OMAKAU

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24696, 27 August 1941, Page 11

OMAKAU

Sudden Death.— An elderly man named James Wilson Young was found dead in his hut at Matakanui on Monday morning. Young, who was well known in the Matakanyi district, where he had resided for some 45 years, originally came to New Zealand from Scotland. So far as can be ascertained, he had no relatives in the Dominion. Golf.— ldeal weather prevailed for golf at the week-end, when the first round of the Nevill Memorial was played. The best cards returned were: W. Scoular 93—28—65, Miss J. Harvey 91—18—73, J. Truesdale 96—29—67, Miss C. Harvey 87—13—74. The following is the draw for the second round to be played on Saturday:—Miss C. Harvey and R. Seddon v. Miss T. Alexander and J. Lucas. Mrs Butcher and H. Alpine v. Mrs Read and F. Donnelly. Mrs Scoular and G. Naylor v. Mrs Lucas and C. Deaker, Miss J. Harvey and R. Butcher v. Miss B. Butcher and J. Charles. Mrs Wallington and T. Clouston v. Mrs Ingram and A. Alexander. Mrs Naylor and W. Scoular v. Mrs Oaten and N. C. Hall, Mrs Seddon and C. Wallington v. Mrs Alpine and J. H, Ingram. Mrs Scorgie and E. Read v. Mrs Wilson and J. Truesdcle. Rugby Football. —In a match at Alexandra on Saturday, Matakanui B defeated the Alexandra High School team by 12 points to 9. A match between Zingari-Richmond (Dunedin.' and Matakanui will be played at Omakau on Saturday. The Weather.— This district escaped the stormy weather which prevailed in coastal areas during the week. With a heavy coating of snow on the mountains. heavy frosts have been experienced. nearly 20 degrees having been registered on several mornings. Op Sunday 21 degrees were recorded. The frosts, however, were followed by clear, sunny days. Patriotic Fund. —A community sing held in aid of the Patriotic Fund on Wednesday night resulted in the sum of £l4 being raised. A patriotic ball is to be held at Omakau on September .12.

Home Guard. —A half-day paraae of the Omakau Home Guard was held on Saturday. But the attendance was not up to the average. Physical drill and rifle exercises were carried out. An evening parade will be held on Monday next.