The Country

Otago Witness, Issue 3882, 7 August 1928, Page 35

The Country

LAKE COUNTY. August 2.—Severe frosts have been experienced during the past week, and farm work is practically at a standstill. Football.- The Arrow Senior team journeyed to Head of Lake on Saturday last, and defeated Glenorchy by 27 points to Mr O. J. Thornton was referee. Basket Bail. —Four matches were played in Queenstown on Saturday last for the Tait Cup. Queenstown Public School defeated Arrow Public School by 8 to nil and Arrow Convent School by 6to 1. Queenstown Convent defeated Arrow Convent by 5 to 1 and Arrow Public .School by 3to 1 At present the points for the cup are: Queenstown Convent 8, Queenstown Public School 6, Arrow Public School 2, Arrow Convent

Wedding.—A wedding of district interest was celebrated at Invercargill on the 25th ult. The contracting parties were Mr John Stewart Gray, only son of Mr and the late Mrs John Gray, of Frankton, and Miss Georgina Sarah Shepherd, second daughter of Mrs E. R. Peterson, of Teviot street, Invercargill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. G. Corlett at the residence of the bride's mother. Miss Ruth Peterspn attended her sister as bridesmaid, and Mr C. E. R. Peterson, of Dunedin, was best man. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the Federal tea rooms, and later in the day Mr and Mrs Gray left by motor for Dunedin, where the honeymoon was spent. Their future home will be at Frankton Personal.—The Rev. W. MTlhatton, vs ho recently relinquished charge of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Arrowtown, left yesterday for Wellington, where he will join the Arawa, sailing for London on Saturday next. Mr MTlhatton proposes to settle in Ballymena, North of Ireland, and does not intend to return to New Zealand.—Mr J. Sewell, who has been relieving at the Queenstown post office for the past two months, returned to Gore last week. Trior to his departure, he was met by members of the Queenstown Football Club and other friends, and was presented with a Loewe Pipe.

Mining.—lt is reported that a North Island syndicate has secured an option over the Shamrock Company’s sluicing claim. Arrow River. and that prospecting will be commenced at an early date. WAIKAIA. August 2.—The " young peoples’ ” annual ball, held on July 26, was a great success, the Masonic Hall being crowded. An enjoyable euchre party and dance was held in Wendonside Hall on Tuesday, July 31. Personal.—Miss Margaret Cockburn left on Wednesday morning to spend a holiday in Christchurch, where she will be the guest of Mrs William Fleming.—Mrs Charles Heenan is spending a fortnight’s holiday in Oamaru.—Messrs E. Hamer and A. Lee left on Wednesday morning for Gore to join the other members of the Southland touring team.—Mr William Sproat, of Dunedin, was in Waikaia over the week-end. —Mr W. Wilson, of Gone also spent the week-end with relatives here. —Mr James Sproat. of Dunedin, is spending a few weeks with Mr and Mrs Douglas Sproat. Sports.—The Schoolgirls' hockey team played at Balfour last Friday, and was defeated by the latter by 4 to nil.—Recently teams of children from the local school went tip to play Glenaray, and were afterwards entertained. The return matches were played on the Recreation Grounds here last Tuesday, after which afternoon tea was dispensed.— The Ladies’ hockey match. Western v. Northern, played on the Recreation Ground yesterday afternoon, attracted a large crowd of spectators, and resulted in a win for Northern by 9 to nil.—The football match, Waikaia v. Lumsden, played on the latter’s ground last Saturday, attracted a large crowd of spectators. A great many from Waikaia and Wendonside went over. This match decided who would be the winner and runners-up for the Northern District Sub-union competition. Lumsden easily beat Waikaia by 18. points to 3. Mr W. Sliced was referee. OTAUTAU. August 1, —There was a good attendance Of members at the annual meeting of the Bowling Club on Monday evening. Mr C. Sinclair, president, occupied the chair. Prior to commencing the business, members stood in silence as a mark of respect to .the late Mr W. Hay, a prominent member, who had passed away during the year. The report showed that a successful year had been experienced, while the balance sheet showed a credit of £2l Ils. The report and balance sheet were adopted, and the election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr Moore; vice-presidents, Messrs 11. L. Chandler and James Thomson; 'secretary, Mr Moore ; treasurer, Mr Mills; green ranger, Mr W. Porteous; management committee — President,: vice-presidents, Messrs Buchanan, Mills, Lumsden. ' and ' Sinclair ; selector and handicapper; Mr Moore. The subscription was fixed the same as last year, and the date of opening was left in the hands of the green ■ ranger. An opportunity was taken to recognise the services-of .Mr Moore as secretary. Mr Sinclair, in making the presentation of a fountain pen, referred in eulogistic terms to the services he had rendered to ..the club. In reply Mr Moore said any work he had done had been for the benefit of the club, and he did not look for any-reward. It was decided to procure an estimate for the erection of a new pavilion. Hockey.—On Wednesday the Otautau ladies’ hockey team journeyed to Nightcaps, and was defeated by 6 goals to- 2. Goals were shot for Nightcaps by Misses K.illunt (3), Grant (2), and Rushton 71)‘,'.,'whlld' Misses Walker and Duncan scored Tor the visitors. The game was controlled by Mr Currie. ~ FLAXBOURNE, .. August 2.—We have had one,of the most wonderful winters, if not the most wonderful winter, for .25 years, with few frosts and almost calm weather, in fact too calm for anyone depending oil his windmills for water. As may be imagined the sheep have done splendidly, and are in great heart. Lambing has just started, and with a continuance of this weather the prospects for a big percentage are exceptionally g00d... , Electricity.—The power from Benopai has now reached us, and has been installed in practically every, house in the .district,-;. It is being used: to a large extent, for cooking as well as lighting, the price of - coal 'being very high here. Many people are finding the Change:.over from coal to electric ranges rather, trying,, and a great deal of experimenting, is . going:pn, which will, no doubt, be rather expehsive, but probably, as elsewhere, users will gradually find ways of economising- with their cooking-power.'' ‘ The usS' _ of Vacuum cleaners and motors for separators

are amongst the good things provided by our new power. What -the cost will be remains to be seen. Road.—We are all pleased here at the Highways Board passing the Darkwood Pass road, which will save us five miles to Blenheim, and be a better road.