LAND AND WATER.

Otago Witness, Issue 3347, 8 May 1918, Page 40

LAND AND WATER.

Mr G. B. Ogiivie, of Dunedin, and Mr R. Christie, of Wingatui, visited the Styx for iho opening of the shooting season, and had t successful outing. Mr Ogilvie had secured his complement of 20 paradise duck at 10 minutes to nine on the morning of May 1, i>,nd Mr Christie Iwd bagged the lull number allowed for a day's shooting by P. 30. They then handed over their "camouflaged" dugtaut to Messrs M'CVrcgor and Cameron, of Palmorston, Mr C+meron getting 13 and Mr M'G'i-fcjjor yjveti. Messrs S. Neill, H. L. 'J'fvpley, Pvbtv AMr-.cn, said A. 0-. Fenwek shot a fat.* '-.>u?sber of ducks on the Kiyx FJat ; and ft Urgo number of other j(p«>{-.<wnc;ii s»*t v>ith greater or less success in &v.s locality. The next day t!ie paradise t'uc'vj had bocojiiij *rery wary, and the averages dropped very materially. So far as gte?a were concerned, reports state that nevei- before wore such numbers to bo seen nt the Styx, but not many were shot, as they kept well out in the marshes. As a matter of fact, sportsmen do not reckon on getting large bag* of greys at the Styx, except in the gorse between Paerau and Palearoa. Some of the sportsmen combined' work with pleasure, turning to and assisting their farming friends who were short of labour with the id ay's work. At a general meeting of the Birchwood Hunt (according to the Southland Times), it ■was decided not to hunt this season owing to the lack of interest and enthusiasm shown by hovee-owncrs. and that the hounds be billeted "but. The Oamaru Mail states that stalkers will be interested to hear of tho success of Mr A. O. Scoular in the Elcho Block. Mr Scoular secured a fine and heavy 16-po:ntor, the other members of the party shooting eeveral well-shaped thirteens and royals. At the Bathurst (Now South Wales) recent show. Mr T. E. Judd's horse, Emu Plains, ridden by Miss R. Wood, of Tasmania, created a new record for a lady's high jump in Australia by clearing 6ft llin. This is also believed to be a world's record. A striking feature of a sports meeting of the Thirty-seventh Reinforcoments at Trentham was tho fact that the three -mile cross-country race was won by a soldier who had graduated from tho 01 Training Camp at Featherston, Private F. J. Johnston. Ho covei-ed the distance in 18£ minutes, and also won tho mile event. HARR3ERS. The Caversham and Civil Service Harriers held a combined run on Saturday from tho

George Street School. Close on 20 started, and a. good run led round the hills to the back of the Town Reservoir and thence down tho Leith Valley road and back to >he acllool. The Dunedin Anglican Harriers held their weekly run from the Roslyn Methodist School-' room as the guests of Mr and Mrs C. R.. Murray. The trail led up Flagstaff, then over towards Silverstream, and home via Brockville. After tho run the harriers were hospitably entertained by their host and hostess. During the evening those present bade farewell to Mr C. Marshall, who is shortly leaving for camp. The St. Kilda Harriers held their official opening run from Wesley Hall, Musselburgh, on Saturday, about 30 members participating. The trail led along St. Kilda Beach, , over Lawyer's Head, and down into Tomahawk, where an enjoyable game of foo-bta.ll was indulged in for a little while. It then continued round the lagoons and back home through the lupins. The club was afterwards the guests of the president (Mr E. A. Rosevear), and a social evening was enjoyed. The Pacific Harriers held their weekly run from the D.A.B.C. sheds, there being a large attendance. The run led past the Bay carterminus on to the Tomahawk beach, where, with St. Kilda Club, the members indulged in a hearty game of football, after which a fast run home was made. HOCKEY. NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Hpckey Association was held in Christchurch on the 30th ult.; present —Messrs H. S. J. Goodman (in the chair), H. Hatch, C. Atkinson, A. W. Dnnkley, E. Browning, R. Snell, G. Eord, R. Grainger, and G. d. Cowper (secretary). The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the annual report, said that the position as regards hockey had not improved since last year. No communication had been received from the affiliated associations which last year were' reported as defunct. It had been decided to remit all outstanding branch subscriptions. A number of hockey players had given their lives for the country during the year. The report and balance sheet wore adopted. Officers were elected as follow: —Patron, his Excellency the Governor-general; president, Mr H. S. J. Goodman; vice-prcsi- ! dents, the presidents of the affiliated associations ; honorary secretary, Mr G. S. Cowper; honorary treasurer, Mr R. Browning; honorary auditor, Mr A. Stewart. After the annual meeting, an executive meeting was held. It was decided to recommend to affiliated associations that interprovincial matches should be played, and that the proceeds from such matches should | be devoted to patriotic purposes. An honorarium of £3 3s was granted to the secretary. '• ACGLIMATJSATION SOCJETY. The monthly meeting of the Council of the Otago Acclimatisation S'ocietv was held on the 29th ult. Mr G. W. M'ln tosh (presitaking it all through. Mr Steven (curator) reported that during tho season tho distribution of fry to the various streams had been as under: —Brown, 133,500; Loch Leven, 93,500 ; Blagdon, 41,500 ; Scotch Burn, 34,500; Brook, 4000; total, 312,000. The quantities kept in the ing ponds were : —Brown, £0,000; Loch Loven, 25,000; Blagdon, 12,000 f Scotch Burn. 5000; Brook, 1000; total, 93.000: In addition, 70.000 Brown fry and 1000 Brook fry had been sold. Tho two-yeai*-old trout had been distributed as under: —Loch Leven. 1325; Blagdon, 920; Hawoa. 1945; Scotch Burn, 500; total, 4690. Kent in stock: Loch Leven, 150; Blagdon, 100; Hawea, Scotch Burn, ICO. The yearling trout had been distributed as under:—Brown, 9500; Loch Leven. 3500; Blagdon, 1350; Scotch Burn, 650; Rainbow, 9500; and the quantities kept for stocking the two-year ponds were: Brown, 2500; Loch Loven, 2500 : Blagdon, 1400; Scotch Burn, 800; Rainbow, 7200.

Mr Steven expressed his disappointment at the. fact that the lists showing the distribution of fry, readings, and two-yoar-olds wore considerably short of calculations and expectations. A number of minor streams could not bo stocked for want of

time and for lack of assistance. The angling season had been very disappointing. taking it all through. Hanger M'Lay (Waikouaiti) reported that during his inspections of the deer at Pomahaka he had not found it necessary to do any culling. The deer wore not very numerous. A considerable number of stags were without the bay tines. This was owing, he believed, to one stag having been turned out that had no bay tines. Tho Game Committee recommended that Block VIII be granted to Mr D. W. M'Coll, Hawea Flat; that tho notices regarding next year's stalking blocks be sent out, the blocks to bo the same as last year for the Hawea red deer herd ; that a permit to shoot deer for meat in the Long Valley Creek bo granted to Mr D. Urqimart for three months; that the society ask permission from tho Department of Internal Affairs to sell venison for three months for the Red Cross; that an application from Mr S. 11. Smith for a free license to shoot mallard ducks bo declined; and that the Under-secrotary, Department of Internal Affairs, be asked to include Tapanui in tho regulations regarding licenses for fallow deer. —Adopted.

The President said ho had boon advised that the appeal of tho Southland Society against the Otago Society, in connection with the injunction tho latter had obtained with regard to taking ova from the Marai.rua Creek, had been dismissed. It was not desired that any friction should exist between tho societies, but ho thought the Otago Society had offered the Southland Society the olive branch right through. He presumed the society would now write to the owners of tho land and ask them what position they intended to take rip 'with regard to affording the society ingress and egress to the stream to enable it to take the eggs this year. —After a discussion, it was resolved to ask the owners of the land adjoining the stream for permission to cross to the stream. - FOOTBALL. The Otago Rugby Union has appointed Messrs Abbott, Faohe, Miscoll, and Brodie as delegates to tho meeting of the N.Z. Rugby union at Wellington. RUGBY. FIRST GRADE The first round of Rugby football matches was continued on Saturday. The following are brief accounts of the various games: The match. University A and Kaikorai, was played at Carisbrook, and resulted in a run-a way victory for the University team. University 36 points. Kaikorai nil. Mr G. M'Kenzio controlled the game. Zingari-Richruond and Pirates met on tho Caledonian Ground. It is interesting to note that two oldl Pirate forwards in Captain Gordon Denniston and A. Fenwick were on the ground with their football clothes ready to “ carry on’’ if any of their side were disabled. Scores: Pirates 20 points, ZingariRichmond 4 points. Mr Clancy was referee. University B tried conclusions with Alhambra at Opoho, Hie game ending: Alhambra. 8 points. University nil. Mr \V. Wood controlled the game. Port Chalmers met Union on Saturday at Port, and won, after a hard game, by 17 points to Union’s 3 points. West Taieri defeated Pirates at Outram by 14 points to 3. Tries wero scored by Kofoed, Doherty, and M’Leod. The latter kicked a penally goal, and Scott converted on© try. Naismith kicked a penalty goal for the losers. JUNIOR GRADE. Union 14' beat Alhambra nil, scorers J. Hughes (2), Gillan, and Kenraid, Gillan converting one try; High School A 14 beat Pirates A 3; West Taieri 16 beat Pirates B 10. THIRD GRADE. High School E 20 beat Pirates C 11; Union 20 beat Pirates D nil, scorers Bloomfield (3), Kcnward (2), and Reid, Hughes converting one try. ASSOCIATION. FIRST GRADE. Tho relative positions of the clubs in the

A large crowd at the Oval found the- match between Mornington and Green Island fast and invigorating and not lacking in attractive features. The teams were very evenly balanced, and goals were difficult to get, The final scoro was: Green Island 1 goal, Mornington 1 goal. Splendid goalkeeping by Martin and Keast was a feature of the game between Old Boys and Northern on Asylum Ground, which was in unwontediiy good order. The deciding goal ■ came to Old Boys from a penalty for : handling. Martin saved brilliantly, but Race charged in and made good. Old Boys 3 goals, Northern 2 goals. The meeting of Southern and Christian Brothers at Culling Park produced an uninspiring game. Southern 1 goal, Christian Brothers nil. At the Clear, which was not in a satisfactory condition, High School defeated) Maori Hill by 3 goals to nil. SCHOOL MATCHES.

A Grade. —Christian. Brothers drew with Technical College, 2 all. B Grade.—Christian Brothers beat High Street, 5 goals to nil; J. Sheehy '(2), F. Cotter, A. Smith, H. Cullen one each. C Gr-ade.—Christian Brothers C beat North-East Valley, 4 goals to 1; C. Harkin (3), J. Moloney (1). Christian Brothers E Ijeat Kaikorai B, 5 goals to nil; C. Hanrahan (2), G. Clarke (2), J. Cullen (1).

First Grad© Cup competition are as i ollow — % a •s m ra « C5 c3 “ cl rt’3 a S is 3 Q a a ° “ a os o fCi Southern 2 2 — 2 — I Green Island 2 1 — 1 <1 2 3 Mornington 2 1 — 1 5 4 3 High School 2 1 1 — 4 3 3 Maori Hill 2 1 1 — 4 0 2 Old Boys 2 1 1 — 3 3 2 Northern 2 — 2 — 5 7 0 Christian Bros. ... 2 — 2 — a 3 0