The Country

Otago Witness, Issue 3886, 4 September 1928, Page 35

The Country

LAKE COUNTY. August 30.—Fine weather has been experienced during the -week, and farmers are now busily engaged in preparing for spring sowing. Football.—The first representative match or the season was played at Queenstown on baturday last, when a team from the Southern Sub-union played a Wakatipu 15. The weather was fine, and the ground in good condition. There was a large attendance. Ihe southern team motored to Kingston on Saturday morning, and came on to Queenstown by launch, arriving about mid-day. The long trip, no doubt, affected the play the visitors, and Wakatipu had a somewhat easy win by 22 points to 3. Mr A. Jackways controlled the game to the satisfaction of both teams. In the evening the ?« i rt I l tors^ were enteT tained at dinner at the White Star Hotel.—As a curtain-raiser to the match, Queenstown Juniors met and defeated Arrow Juniors by 5 points (a converted try) to 3 (a try). Mr S. Brown was referee. A team from Central Sub-union (Southland) will play Wakatipu at Arrowtown on Saturday next. Golf.—The men’s championship of the Wakatipu Golf Club was won by Mr A H Cooke, who defeated Mr F. Stoop in the final, 5 up and 4 to play. Deaths. The death took place at his residence, Musselburgh, Dunedin, on Sunday last of Mr Joseph Mayne, who was for many years a well known and popular resident of the Arrow district. He had been in good health until about a month ago, when he had a paralytic stroke. The late Mr Mayne was a native of Victoria and came to Quenstown as a lad with his parents In the ’seventies. He is survived by his widow (a daughter of Mrs M Johnston, of Arrowtown), and grown-up family of four daughters.—Mrs John Muir (Fruitlands), Mrs H. Dagg (Wharehuanui), Mrs J. Noble (Alexandra), and Miss M. Mayne (Dunedin)— and two sons—Messrs A. W. Mayne (Meat Inspector, Balclutha), and John Mayne (Dunedin). —Old residents of the district will regret to hear of the death of Mrs Plumb, wife of Mr Harry Plumb, which took place in Sydney on Monday last. Deceased and her husband were residents of the district for many years, but they had been resident in Sydney for some time past.—The death occurred at Invercargill on the 20th Inst, of Mr William T. Haines, a former resident of Queenstown. The funeral jook place at Queenstown on Thursday last, the burial service being conducted by the Rev. Canon Pdrata. Fire at Arrowtown.—At about 12.30 on Friday morning last a- fire broke out in the Lake County Press, office, Arrowtown, and had such a hold when it was discovered that the building and contents were completely destroyed. When the proprietor Mr D. Macleod, left the office at 9.30 p.m. on Thursday, everything appeared to be all right, so that the- origin of the fire is a mystery. There had been two fires—one in the office, and the other in the composing room—during the day, but these had pracburned out when .the staff left at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday. A small building, separated by only a few feet from the ! Press office, .occupied by Mr J F Pritchard, draper, was, saved through’ the efforts of a few volunteer firemen. Mr Macleod saved his books, which were in a safe, but unfortunately the - whole of the books and records of the Lake County A and P. Society, of which Mr P. M. Tobin of the Press staff, was-secretary, were destroyed. The building, which was the property of Mr Thomas McDonnell, of Takapuna, Auckland, was insured for £lOO, and the stock and machinery for £275, both in the South British Company. Mr Macleod estimates his loss at about £4OO. The Lake County Press was started in 1882 by the late Messrs E. Sandford and J. T. M. Hornsby, who had purchased the Arrow Observer from the late Mr William Warren of Queenstown. In 1883 Mr Sandford sold bls interest to Mr. Hornsby, and the latter carried on the business until about 1887 when it was purchased by Mr W. J. Marsh’ now of the Wyndham Herald. About 1895 the Press again changed hands, Mr P. de la Perrelle, now of the Winton Record, taking over frorn Mr Marsh. In 1913 Mr Perrelle “ a l6 business to the present proprietor •£ r . ilaal eod. It might be mentioned that three former proprietors of the a s te i paving Arrowtown, became members of Parliament. The late Mr E. Sanulotd represented a Christchurch seat for a term while the late Mr J. T. M. Hornsby held the Wairarapa seat for two terms. Mr P de la PerreHe represented Awarua from 1922 to Ju Many old and interesting records of the district have been destroyed, including files of the Arrow Observer from 1870 and the Lake County Press from ISB2. WAIKAIA. August 30.—Following a spell of beautiful spring-like days, the weather has suddenly taken a turn for the worse, and the surrounding hills are coated with snow. : Send-off.—The usual Saturday night dance took the form of a send-off for the girls who are taking part in the championship hockey tournament at Timaru. Masonic. —The annual installation took place last Wednesday, and attracted a large number of visiting brethren. A banquet was afterwards held, and in the evening a dance was given in the Masonic Hall Gala.—Gore’s gaiety gala is in full swing, and the. train and charabanc daily take a contingent of visitors from here to Gore, Football.—-The many counter-attractions were responsible for the poor attendance on Wednesday at the 3rd grade representative match—Northern v. Eastern—which the latter won by 16 to 3. Mr James Allen refereed in his usual capable manner. Personal.—Mr and Mrs Bert Hutton and family have moved to their new home in Gore.—Mrs Elliot has returned to her home in Waikaka—Messrs J. and W. Sproat returned to Dunedin during the week.—Mr and Mrs Hartley left on Thursday for ;Oamaru. —Mr Gordon Sproat left on Tuesday for his home in Balfour. —Mrs W. Johnson, who has been an inmate of the Gore Hospital recentlv. has returned to her home at Upper Waikaia. Funeral.—The funeral of the late Mr D. C. Sproat was very largely attended, thus testifying to the esteem in which deceased was held. The Rev. A. W. Smaill conducted a service in the house, and also read the purlal service in Gore. Last Sunday morning the Rev. A. W, Smaill also conducted a f ehur°l ial service iu Waikaia Presbyterian . EASIj<TAtIER|. , • September 3.—The weather still continues to be dry and beautifully fine, and in consequence many farmers are short of water lOr domestic. use. Gardeners are busy* in \ gardens, early potatoes are already •■planted, and wheat ’ is coming away but ■would be much benefited by a night’s rain A very, old resident says that this is the finest winter that has. been experienced since

1897, the year of the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Social.—The East Taieri Bible class held a very successful social in Kinmont Hall on Thursday last, visitors being present from Green Island, North Taieri, and Mosgiel. The Rev. A. Watson presided, and games and musical items helped to make a most enjoyable evening.—The opening day of the tennis club is fixed for Saturday 15th Inst.— A social evening to raise the annual contribution for Dr Bathgate's work in Nazareth was held in Outram Church on Friday evening, Mr Keene presiding. There was a good attendance, and competitions and games, and a musical programme was given by Mrs Lawrence (Dunedin), Misses Owens, Cookson, Melrose (Mosgiel), Betty Findlay (North Taieri), and Messrs James Bathgate, Walker, and Hamilton. Mr J. M'Bryde was the accompanist, and the fund should benefit considerably as a result of the collection. Sickness.—Sickness and influenza have been very prevalent in the district, but with the spring-like weather which has prevailed, the epidemic should soon be over. WAI ROA (Hawke’s Bay). August 31.—The weather for the past week or two has been very wet, considerable rain falling, and as a consequence rivers are in flood. By reason of the swollen creeks, car service from Napier to Wairoa has been interrupted. Social.—The pupils of the local school held a social recently in order to raise funds to establish a dental clinic in the district. It is anticipated that the net proceeds will be over £6O, and this will be further subsidised by the Education Department. Youth Movement. —Mr Cyril Burton, organiser of the Youth Movement, conducted services in Wairoa on Sunday, preaching in the Presbyterian Church in the morning, and in the Methodist Church in the evening. The preacher spoke at some length of the aims of the organisation and the need for the formation of a local branch. Cantata.—The cantata ” Day and Night ” was rendered at St. Andrew’s Church by a combined choir, and was a great success. A high class programme was rendered, and was much appreciated by the large audience. At the conclusion the Rev. Mr Milne thanked all who had assisted, including the members of the choirs. Tournaments.—social and euchre tournament. held in connection with St. Peter’s Church, was a great success. Miss A. Winter’s orchestra supplied a good programme of music, and prizes were won by Mesdames Mitchell and Hema, and Messrs Halpin and Hislop.—At the latest gathering of the Vr airoa Scottish Society winners I? he euchre tournament were Mesdames Hedley and Burridge, and Messrs J. R Gillespie and R. Boyd. Meeting.—At the annual congregational meeting of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church the report and balance sheet wero of a satisfactory nature. The Rev. W. R. Hine presided, and Messrs O. S. West, A. Hyde, C. Easton, and W. Smith gave short addresses on the progress of their various departments in the church. _.A good report on the work of the P.WiM.U. was given by Mrs Milne. An interesting programme of songs, etc., was given. Sale.—There was a fair attendance of buyers at the ordinary Wairoa stock sale but there was only a small yarding of sheep and cattle. Hoggets and springing heifers Were in most demand. Prices ranged thus : Woolly hoggets. 25s 6d ; ewe hoggets, 27s 3d; forward ewes, IGs 6d; dairy heifers, £7 10s to £8 10s; heifers, £6 j cow and calf, £5 10s. ’

Personal.—Mr T. Lambert, author of Old Wairoa,” is on an extended visit to the various works on the Napier-Wairoa railway.—A telegram was sent by the Wairoa Old Boys’ Senior football team to T. J. Haughton, of the Dunedin Training College. Included in the telegram was congratulations on his inclusion In the South Island team for the inter-island match, and sympathy at a subsequent injury he received when playing for Otago. Last season Haughton capably captained the Old Boys’ football team in Wairoa.—Mrs E. Briggs a pioneer resident of Wairoa has left for’ an extended holiday to Rotorua.—Mr H. E Stanton, editor of the Wairoa Star, is on aa ! leave to Wellington.—Messrs J. M Laren and W. A. Watson, o£ Canada, are visiting the Wairoa district.