The Country

Otago Witness, Issue 3775, 20 July 1926, Page 35

The Country

LAKE COUNTY. July 16.—The weather continues exceptionally mild. Football.—At Frankton on Saturday last Country Pirates defeated Queenstown by 14 to nil. Country Pirates and Arrow are new equal for the cup, with six points each, and the final match is to be played at Arrowtown to-morrow. Ladies’ Hockey.—The second match in the Paterson cup competition was played at Arrowtown on Saturday, when Queenstown met Arrow. The match resulted in a win for Arrow by 7 goals to 2. Goals were shot by Misses Winnie Henderson (4), I. Roberts, M. Summers, and Olive Romans. Mrs Douglas and Mr W. H. Nelson were the referees. Basketball.—Queenstown Convent School defeated Arrow Convent at Queenstown on Saturday by 10 goals to nil. Misses Nelly Rutherford (7), Lily Edwards (2), and Dot M'Swiley scoring for Queenstown. Obituary.—Mr Henry Martin, who was employed on the Public Works survey staff, died suddenly at bis residence, Arrowtown, on Saturday morning last. He was at work on the previous day, and appeared to be in hia usual state of health, but at 4 a.m. on Saturday he complained of being unwell. Dr Ferguson was sent for. but before be arrived Mr Martin had passed away. Deceased had been previously attended by Dr Ferguson for cardiac trouble, and an inquest was not deemed necessary. Deceased, who was 4G years of age, was a native of Kent (England), and came to the Dominion in 1906. He served in the Great War, and was badly gassed m France. He was married about two years ago, and his widow is left to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at Arrowtown on Sunday, and was largely attended. Six returned soldiers acted a pali-bearers, and the service at St. Paul s Church and at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. H. T. Bishop (Queenstown). Personal.—Mr William Reid, chairman of the Lake County Council, left this morning for Wellington to attend the Counties’ Conference, which opens at Wellington on Tuesday next. Miss Ina Romans, Arrowtown, has been appointed relieving teacher at Morton Mains School, and left on Wednesday to take up her duties. Mr W. R. Paterson, of Ayrburn, Arrowtown, left on Monday last on an extended trip to the North Island.— ; —Miss I. Paterson, who had been spending seme time at Ayrburn, returned to the North Island l»Bt week. WAIKAIA. July 17.—We have had a very mild winter, similar to one experienced twenty-two years ago. This week we experienced dense fogs for a few days. Yesterday was windy and sunshiny. Very heavy rain fell this morning. Hockey.—Last Saturday Riversdale team journeyed to Waikato, and played in the recreation ground, Waikaia winning by 4 to 1. Football.—Waikaia Second Grade defeated Dipton team at Waikaia by 8 to 3 last Saturday, after a hard game. First Grade Waikaia defeated Country Pirates at Athol last Saturday by 8 to 3. Mr W. Collins, of "Wen don aide, controlled the game. School.—The Glcnaray schoolroom, Dpper Waikaia, was crowded on the afternoon of July 1, when scholars and parents assembled to bid farewell to Miss H. M'Master, who has been in charge, of the school for two years, and to welcome Miss Marnane, who has recently been appointed school mistress. Mr T M'Kinnell, chairman of the School Committee, officiated. Musical and elocutionary items were provided by the scholars. Mr M'Kinnell expressed keen regret at the departure of Miss M'Master. He presented her with a handsome travelling rug and a beautiful xylonite set on behalf of the residents, and wished her success and happiness in the future. Miss Ruth M'Kinnell, on behalf of the scholars of the Glenaray School, asked Miss M'Master to accept a dainty manicure set as a token of their love and esteem. The Rev. Mr Smaili. Mr W. M Kiseock, and Mr Finlay spoke in glowing terms of the departing teacher. On behalf of the ladies Mrs James M'Kimton spoke feelingly of their appreciation of Miss M’Master. Miss M'Master, in a few well-chosen remarks, thanked the speakers for their kind remarks, and the residents and scholars for their handsome and useful gifts. Miss Marmane thanked all for the hearty welcome extended to her. The social concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Illness.—This week Mrs M'Kinnell, sen., is very seriously itl. The members of her family have been asked to come home to Fernhill. Many have influenza, and many cold*. MOMONA. July 16.—The winter, so far, has been astonishingly mild, with a total absence of the hard frosts usual at this time of the year. Indications of an earlv spring have not been wanting, but the old saying, “As the day lengthens the cold etrengthens, will probably prove true before the trees are clothed in green. It has been ratlier a good season for the “man on the land"; harvest yields have been good, prices have been good, ami feeding of stock began later than usual. Cheese Factory.—The cheese factory works three or four times a week, but the supply is at the minimum, and the manager is able to do all that is required. Euchre Party.—The Momona Card Club holds a euchre party once a week. Usually it is well attended; patrons enjoy a quiet game, and some light refreshment helps to warm them up before the homeward journey. The absence of Heaters, however, is a great deterrent to enjoyment, and the atmosphere, on some nights, is comparable only to a refrigerator. y Illness.—Although common coins are common enough, aerious illness (n the community has been conspicuous by its absence. HERBERT. July 16.—Although at the present time team work is at a standstill on the farms owing to the late rains, the winter has been a fairly mild one. Feed for stock is plentiful, and the country is looking well. Sale of Work.—For some time the ladies of the Picnic Club Committee have been very busy preparing to hold a sale of work, which is to take place on Friday afternoon and evening, July 23, in the hall. It is Burprifling the amount of work that has been done in a short timp, and the stalls will bo well laden with goods both useful and

ornamental. All the committee wishes for now is fine weather and a hall full of people in search of bargains, when the result will be a financial success. Ball.—Last evening the bachelors held their annual ball in the hall. Visitors were present from far and near, and the hall was crowded. It was beautifully decorated for the occasion by Mrs Couch and Miss Tait, assisted by the bachelors. Excellent music was supplied by Ashton’s orchestra (Oamaru). The first dance was led off by Mr Monty Wilson (secretary) and Miss May Irvine, who looked charming in a white crepe de chine frock trimmed with gold. The supper arrangements, which were in the capable hands of Mesdames Hill, James, and K. J. Forbes, left nothing to be desired. The dance was kept going merrily till the early hours of the morning.