LAKE COUNTY.

Otago Witness, Issue 2811, 26 August 1908, Page 39

LA KE CO UNTY.

.August - 17. — After a week's hard frost there- was- a break in the weather yesterday morning, when rain fell for a shorttime-, followed by a general thaw. Notwithstanding the hard frost experienced, farmers in several parts of the district tare been engaged in spring ploughing. Football. — The cup match, Queenstown V. Arrow, played at Arrowtown on Wednesday, resulted in a win for Arrow by 6 points to 3. The ground was not in a good 1 condition, being still covered with snow, with an occasional patch of ice. Mr; J. Henderson (Queenstown) acted as referee. Wakatipu Hospital Social. — The social in connection with the WaTtatipu Hospital, held in the Garison Hall, Queenetown, last evening, proved the mo.st enjoyable function of the kind held in Queenstown for some time. The attendance was very (targe, visitors being present from all parts of the district, and it is estimated that over 60 couples were present. From a. social as well as from a financial standpoint the gathering was a great success. First-class music for the dance was supplied by Miss Gudgeon (piano), Messrs Aldridge (cornet), and Hillman (violin). Mr 'J. J. M'Bride carried out the duties of M.C. in his usual efficient 6tyle. At intervals a programme of vocal and instrumental items was given. A duet was given by Mrs Mussen and Mr J. C. M'Bride, a song- by Mrs Mussen, and a violin solo by Master Douglas Dagg. Social at Arrowtown. — A social and ctanee in connection with St. Patrick's Church, was held in the Athenteum Hall, Arrowtown, on Wednesday evening. The * night being fine, the attendance was large. A- good programme of musical items was gone through. Songs were contributed by Misses Cotter, Graham, Barnes, M'Bride, Powley, and Preston, and Mr J. Henderson (Queenstown), and a recitation was given by Mr W. M'Laren. Music for the •dance was supplied by Mr S. Stevenson, assisted by several ladies. Mr S. M'Skimming- -was- M.C. Dui'ing tlie evening, refreshments, suplied by the ladies, were handed round. — [Arrived too late for last week's issue.-] August 24. — For the past week the ■weather has been mild. There has been an occasional shower, and the frost is fast thawing out of the ground. Football. — The cup match, Queenstown "V. RemaTkables, played at Queenstown on Wednesday, resulted in a win for Remarkables by 8 points to nil. Remark--ables are still leading for the cup, with 6 points, Attow 2, Queenstown nil. Lake County A. and P. Society.— The annual meeting of members of the above spciety was held in the Athenseum Hall, Arrowtown, on Saturday afternoon last. There was a good attendance of members, Mr R. M. Paterson (vice-president) being in the chair. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Mr William Paterson (president), Rev. J. F. O'Donnell (vicepresident), and Mr W. D. Warren. It was decided to hold the show in Messrs Reid and Powell's paddock, close to the Wakatipu flour mills. The date of the show was fixed for Thursday, December 10. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of '£25 0s 6d, as compared with £22 8s for itne previous year. Mr William Patereon, who has been president of the society since . its formation, having expressed a wish to be relieved of the office, Mr R. M. Paterson was unanimously elected president. Mr William - Paterson was elected governor. Fhe following vicepresidents were elected: — Rev. Father

0!Donnell, -Mr W. Fraser, M.P., Drs Douglas and Thompson, Messrs Wesley Turton, J. K. Paton, G. D. Baird, H. M'Kibbin, W. Reid, F. M'Bride, D. M'Bride, Stewart Duke, Thomas Kinross, R. J. Jackson,"" Andrew Fraser, H. M'Kenzie> A. M'Caughan. A. Lambie, Scott, Muir, Kain, and D. Hazeel. Executive Committee — Messrs D. Richardson, Joseph Jenkins, A. Jopp, R,. J. Cotter, W. Shaw, W. Stevenson, W. M'Kibbin, R. M'Dowell, J. W. Brown, G. D. Baixd, W. Cumming, P. de la Perrelle, E. Monson, C. D. Dagg, L. J. Lynch, J. J. M'Bride, W. S. Reid, T. Houston, G. H. Romans, J. Stevenson, D. M'Laren, John Jenkins, jun., T. M'Donnell, H. M'Kibbin. E. Graham, T. Connor, ' S. Simmonds, W. Holland, R. Craig, G. T. Searle, J. Muir, R. Lambie, Thos. Healy, R. J. Kelly. P. Cosgrove. and W. Reid. Mr P. M. Tobin tendered his resignation as secretary, but as itwas the unanimous wish of the meeting that he should reconsider his decision, he accepted the position under pressure. Mr H. G. Youngman was appointed hon. auditor, and Mr P. M. Tobin treasurer. Collectors for the various districts were appointed, also a programme committee, and a sub-committee to arrange for judges. The date fixed for the show fits in with the dates for the Lake County Jockey Club's race meeting, the show being held on December 10. the races following on December 11 and 12. This will be the first carnival week held in Lake County. There is no doubt now that the fixtures are being held in the same week, the Railway Department will see its way clear to grant holiday excursion fares, to the Lakes at that time. Obituary. — It is my sad duty this week to have to record the death of a very old resident of the Macetown district. I refer to Mrs Charles Patton, who passed away at her Tiome at Macetown on Friday morning, after a long illnees. The deceased lady had been a resident of Macetown for over 40 years. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition, and was highly respected and esteemed by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was ever ready to assist her neighbours in their troubles, and with her husband, went through all the hardships of the early digging days. She was a sister of Mr John Jenkins, a well-known farmer on the Crown Terrace. She leaves a husband and two daughters (Mrs D. Brodie and Mrs E. Thompson) to mourn the loes oi an affectionate wife and mother. The funeral took place at Arrowtown yesfcerdav afternoon, when a very large number followed the remains to their last resting place. In the absence of the Rev. Horace Packe, Mr M. Blathwyatt conductsd the burial serviqe. Another old resident, in the person of Mr Joseph Woodley, died at the Frankton Hospital on Saturday last. He had been in bad health for some considerable time. He was a hard-worldner, kind-nearted man. and his many friends will regret to hear of his demise. The funeral took place at the Frankton cemetery yesterday afternoon. The news, of the death of Mrs James Da^g. which occurred at Dunedin on the 15th inst. , caused quite a shock to her many friends in this district. The deceased lady was ' a native of Arthur's Point, being a daughter of the late Mr P. Gra-ntley. who kept a hotel there for many years. The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of their many friends in this district.