NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Witness, Issue 3996, 14 October 1930, Page 25

NORTH OTAGO.

NEWS FROM THE DISTRiCT.

GLASSHOUSES WRECKED.

Two large glasshouses on Mr William Crons property, Thames highway, were Completely wrecked early last week, involving serious loss, not. only through the material damage, but also on account of the loss of crop for this season, xhe glasshouses, each covering over an area of 100 feet bj’ 26 feet, had been completed about a month by the contractors Messrs J. Craig and Co. A stiff north-wester was blowing yesterday morn, mg, and Mr Cron’s attention was attracted about 6 o’clock by the sound of falling glass, and on looking out he saw the more exposed glasshouse collapse. This removed tlie shelter from the second glasshouse which followed suit in about five minutes. A third 'and smaller glasshouse, which has been on the property for some time, remained undamaged. Tully 50 per cent, of the panes of glass in the wrecked houses have been broken, ?md pieces of glass are strewn around in indescribable confusion. One pane was carried by the wind on to the roof of the residence 30 feet away, and another pane lodged just short of the building; but with these exceptions the force of the wind does not appear to have been strong enough to scatter the debris, which is confined to the sites of the glasshouses. Mr Cron had 3000 tomato plants planted put in the greenhouses and thriving well under the present warm spell. The disaster _ will carry in its train a severe loss in this respect, as those plants which can be saved from the wreckage will have to be transplanted in the open, and the parly market will thus be missed.

BUSINESSMEN’S PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Waitaki Hydro Retailers’ Association, it was decided to change the name of the association to the Waitaki Hydro Businessmen’s Protection Association. Air P. L. Brown Was appointed secretary.

SHEEP WORRYING.

Another case of the destruction of gheep by worrying dogs is reported. Alajor Orbell lost 20 ewes which had to be destroyed as the result of being worried by dogs.

PERSONAL.

The Ven. Archdeacon Russell will not return to New Zealand until after Christmas, and he will not arrive in Oamaru until the middle of February. Professor Hornell and his assistant (Air Werner) and the chief engineer of the Public Works Department (Air F W. rurkert) and Dr Alarshall (geologist) paid a visit of inspection to the Waitaki clam on Tuesday. After - spending the day at the hydro-electric works Professor Hornell returned to Timaru last night.

DUNTROON SALE.

Three pens of hoggets and a pen of forward wethers were passed at auction at the Duntroou sale on Wednesday. Two dairy cows coming to profit realised £6 15s and £7, and two in low condition made £3 /s Gd and £4._ A pen of one and ahalf year-old heifers was passed. Best Weaner pigs sold at 25s and 28s, and good weaners at 20s 6d and 235.

NORTH OTAGO A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

' The list of judges for the forthcoming show is as follows: —Draught horses — males: John Barr (Allanton); females, Simon Fleming Crookston. Light horses —thoroughbreds, hacks, hunters. L.H.H. cobs, etc., ponies—A. AlTntyre (Kelso). Sheep—Border Leicester and Romney. J. Grant (Otautau); English Leicester. Lincoln. Corriedales, and halfbreds—James Reid (Darfield); Southdown, Shropshire, and Ryeland—J. Linton (Holme Station, Pareora) ; fat sheep, J. Chisholm (Palmerston). Dogs and dog trials. P. Kane (Corriedale). Cattle—Ayrshire, H. H. Olson (New Plymouth); Shorthorn pedigee dairy, W. P. Reid (Oamaru) ; Jersey, H. E. B. Watson (Fendalton); Friesian, W. Robertson (Middlemarch) ; fat cattle, J. Chisholm (Palmerston). Bread and pastry, G. C. Roney (Oamaru). Butter, D. Cunningham (Agricultural Department. Dunedin). Grain and seeds and cured meats, R. B. Teiment (Agricultural Department. Dunedin). Milk testing, J. Mitchell (Oamaru). Woolclassing, J. M'Gregor (Mosgiel). Knitting and fancy work, Airs R. F. Algie (Waimate).

TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC. The following ar e the results of the practical examination conducted in Oamaru by Dr C. Edgar Ford:—Associate diploma: Al. I. Ironside, partial pass (Miss Grieve, F.T.CL, L.A.8.) Higher Local Division—L. Tonkin, 85, honours (Aliss K. Cartwright, L.T.C.L., L.A.8.); Nancy Alilligan, SO, honours (Aliss J. G. G. Hood); L. Grant, 73, pass (Miss J. G. G. Hood) ; J. Hunter, 72, pass (Aliss Diehl, L.T.C.L.); L. Chase, 70, pass (Aliss J. G. G. Hood). Senior Division.—J. K. Burt, 83, honours (Aliss Grieve, F.T.C.L., LA.B.); E. J. Thompson, 80, honours (Aliss Grieve, F. L.A.8.) ; E. Gray, 76, pass (Aliss M'Quade, L.T.C.L., L.A.8.); D. Wilson, 75, pass (Aliss K. Cartwright, L.T.C.L., L.A.8.); Al. E. Pagel. 73, pass (Aliss Grieve, F.T.C.L., L.A.8.). Intermediate Division.—G. Williamson, 84, honours (Aliss H. Cartwright, L.T.C.L.); Al. Ireland, 76, pass (Aliss J G. G. Hood); E. Edwards, 75, pass (Alisa Al'Quade, L.T.C.L., L.A.8.); M. Owen, 73, pass (Aliss Cartwright. L.T.C.L.); A. Richardson, 65, nass (Aliss Foley, A.T.C.L.). Junior Division.—E. H. Alaleolm 85, honours (Aliss Glen. A.L.C.A1.1; E Fox 82, honours (Aliss J. G. G. Hood); E. Brown 80, honours (Aliss L. Swindiey, A.T.C.L.) ; A. Buick 80, honours (Miss M'Quade, L.T.C.L.. L.A.8.) ; B. Cook 80, honours (Aliss Diehl, L.T.C.L.); K. Henderson 77, pass (Aliss Grieve, F. L.A.8.); D. Fraser 74, pass (Miss Cartwright, L.T.C.L.); N. Slater 72, pass (Aliss Diehl, L.T.C.L.) ; K. APLean 72. pass (Aliss Glen. A.L.C.AT.); G. Robertson 69, pass (Aliss J. G. G.

Hood); s W - Fraser 67. pass (Miss Diehl

oe^ > zTP- ara J^? Division.— Al. B. Barnard 85 (Miss Glen, A.L.C.AI.); I. Al. Holt 85 (Miss S’ M Taggart); M. J. Harbour 84 (Miss E. M Taggart): J. Lucas 83 (Aliss F Hutton, A.T.C.L.); E. Cawley 81 (Miss Glen. A.L.C.AI.); S. I. Petrie 77 (Aliss Glen, A.L.C.AI.); E. A. Widdowson 77 (Aliss E. APTaggart); A. M'Nab 75 (Aliss Hutton. A.T.C.L.). First Steps Division.—V. Nicholson 87 (Aliss Glen, A.L.C.AI.); J. Cradoek 82 (Aliss Diehl, L.T.C.L.): T. J. Lawlor 80 (Aliss Robins, L.T.C.L.); G. Byers (violin) 80 (Mr R. J. Meldrum); A. T. Pavletich 76 (Miss Robins, L.T.C.L.) : E. Lee 71 (Aliss Al. Maxwell, L.T.C.L.); P. Familton 69 (Aliss Alarshall). ROSARY CONVENT.

The following are the results of the examinations held at the Rosary Convent on October 6 by Dr Forde, of the Trinity College of Music, London:—Aliss Emily Paton, L.T.C.L., sat for the fellowship examination, the result of which is awaiting Dr Forde’s report to Trinity College, London. L.T.C.L.. elocution (complete), Alary Sinclair; A.T.C.L., elocution (practical), Nancy Dexter; higher local elocution, Joyce Tait. 82 (honours) ; singin rr , Winnie Slater 71; piano,. Alary Aleikfe 70; intermediate elocution, Olga Fraser 85 (honours); junior elocution—Patricia Garvey 87 (honours), Dick Dwyer 87 (honours). Les Dunn 83 (honours), Desmond Bourke 81 (honours). Preparatory -Piano, Con Alurphy 85 (honours) ; elocution, Patricia Hook 81 (honours) ; elocution, Patrick Dwyer 77. First steps: Piano—Eion Woods 81, Frank Alarshall /8; violin—Fairlie Curry 70. All pupils presented were successful.

DOAIINICAN CONVENT.

The following are the results of the examinations conducted by Dr Forde, of Irinity College, London, at the Dominican Convent, Teschemakers, on October 4: — Licentia.te (complete), Kathleen Alurphy /9; senior—Aladge Gallien 85 (honours), Lyla Wylie 81 (honours); elocution, Kathleen Alowat 77; intermediate, Dorothy Cuddon Laege 80 (honours) ; violin, Aladge Gallien 69. Juniors: Elocution J rancis Lawlor 81 (honours), Evelyn O'Leary 74, Isabel O’Driscoll 73; violin—Evelyn O’Leary 69, Francis APlnerney 60. Preparatory: Violin. Jovce J odd 66; first steps, Joyce Paul 81 (honours).

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

At the monthly meeting of the Pluuket Society there were present Mesdames Morton (president), Clarke, Alunro, Cameron, King, APDonald, Gemmel. Gaitt J. Fraser, A. Hamilton, R. A. APDowell, and Fox.

Accounts amounting to £62 3s were passed for payment. The town nurse reported that adult visitors to rooms numbered 163, babies 130, other children 53; visits paid to homes 167; new cases 6. Whooping cough was still prevalent amongst babies and other children.

The country nurse reported that adult visitors numbered 110, babies 82. other children 31;, visits to homes, 158; new cases 13.

BANKRUPTCY PETITION.

A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Thomas George Ashton was convened by the deputy official assignee (Air _A. W. Woodward) on Thursday morning, but lapsed for want of a quorum. The debts to unsecured creditors were set down at £642 Bs, whilst book debts amounted to £283 15s 7d (estimated to produce £5O) ; leaving a deficiency of £592 Bs. The bankrupt attributed his position to the losses suffered in connection with a threshing mill business which he had conducted until 1927 at The Levels.

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

At a meeting of the committee of the Herbert sub-branch of the Plunket Society there were present Alesdames Couch. Trotter, Rennie, Saunders, W. Alarshall, J. Budge. J. Al'Alillan, A. APAlillan, W. Wilson, Watson, and A. Anderson. Airs Crouch presided. A vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Air 'William Ross.

It _ was decided to hold a market stall in Oamaru, subject to a permit being obtained from the Oamaru Borough Council.

BUTCHER INJURED.

Air J. Aleikle, butcher, of Oamaru, who received a severe gash on flip hand while cutting meat with a chopper, has been admitted to the private hospital, where an operation was performed. Air Aleikle is progressing favourably, but it will be some time before he will be able to resume work.

MOTOR ACCIDENT.

On Thursday afternoon Air C. W. Home, of lunaru, was travelling to Dunedin in a , n car, and when in the vicinity ot W aianakarua, in passing a service car, the vehicles collided, overturning Mr Homes car. A lady passenger was slightly cut bj 7 glass, and was taken on to Palmerston.

WAITAKI ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The monthly meeting of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society was held on Thursday evening. Air W. Dewar presided, i tit reported that, accompanied by Messrs Stevenson, M'Phail, and Alain, they -had liberated 40.000 brown frv in the Waikaro Creek. He considered ’that they would do well, as the conditions were good. Air Main advised him that he had liberated 151,000 fry in the Kaka River. Messrs Swinnard and Currie also reported haying liberated 50.000 fry in the Kakanui River and 10,000 in the Oamaru Creek.

Mr Duncan stated that 50,000 were liberated in Welcome Creek. Votes -of thanks were passed to the Liberation Committee and to those who had assisted.

The Department of Internal Affairs wrote stating that it intended to carry out an extensive deer destruction campaign in the deer-infested parts of the South Island during the coining season, and asked for replies to_ several questions. —After due consideration the secretary 7 was instructed to forward the necessary information decided upon by the -commit-

tee. —Air Dewar commented that two men had traversed the Dobson Valley 7 and had secured 1500 deer last season, while two others ahd secured 1148 in the Hopkins ' alley and Aluxley Gorge. The request of Eric Bishop, of Hilderthorpe, for permission to erect a hut on the society’s reserve at the Waitaki bridge was granted. It was decided to forward a letter ot sympathy to Mr J. Alilligan, who recently underwent an operation. Accounts amounting to £l6 12s were passed for payment. LAMBING PERCENTAGES. An authority on the subject has informed the representative of the Daily Times that the reports of lambing percentages in the North Otago district indicate a considerable drop on last year’s figures, in some cases up to 15 and 20 per cent., mostly on country that is more subject to adverse seasonal conditions. The death rate among the larger lambs has been only that experienced in former years, and though many remedies have been tried nothing to ensure recovery has been actually discovered. On a few of the better farms the percentage is as high as 150 as in former seasons, but a fairly reliable estimate over all flocks shows a decrease of from five to seven per cent, on last year’s figures. GOLF. A bogey match was played on Saturday, the best cards returned being as follow:—Cuthbertson 5, all square; Kilpatrick 8, all square; Fowler 14, 1 down; Roll 11, 4 down; K. Familton 8, 5 down; Mathieson 6, 5 down; Kinder 17, 5 down; Al'Culloch 17, 5 down.

OAMARU LAWN TENNIS CLUB.

The official opening of the Oamaru Lawn Tennis Club’s courts was held on Saturday in glorious weather and in the presence of a large attendance of members and visitors. The courts were in excellent, condition, and an enjoyable afternoon’s nlay resulted, the success attending the opening day auguring well for the remainder of the season. Dr Fitzgerald (president) declared the courts open, and extended a hearty welcome to the new members and visitors. He added that the teams would be fairly strong, and though they might be defeated they would play the game in the best sporting spirit. A delightful afternoon tea wap served by the ladies.

WHITEBAIT.

A number of residents were successful in securing fair catches of whitebait at the mouth of the Kakanui over the weekend. The weather was bright and warm, and the whitebait appear to be now running in good quantities in this locality.

FOUND DROWNED.

John Gordon Adams, aged 22 years, was found drowned at 7.15 o'clock on Friday morning in a water race on the property of Air John Parker. Otekaike, where he was employed. An inquest is to be held this morning.

FARMING CONDITIONS.

North Otago is experiencing a verv late spring. During the latter part of August the signs were all for an early spring, and quite a good growth was noticed, but with the colder weather experienced in September, with its snow and hard frosts, all growth was checked. The warmer weather of last week has been very beneficial, and the growth has been good enough in most cases to provide good grazing for stock. With a reasonable spell of warm weather there will soon be more than ample feed for all kinds of stock. After the hot nor’-westers of last 'week a very beneficial warm rain fell, and the pastures revived wonderfully. On most farms lamb marking is taking place. The percentages are quite up to the average, though in many cases the lambs are not as well nourished as could be wished. One report states that the lambing in a flock of 1500 older ewes has reached a percentage of 125, but this figure is sure to be substantially reduced by the inclusion of the lambs of the younger ewes. That hardy annual, “ pulpy kidney, 1 ” is again in evidence, and losses are taking place on most farms, though not to such a big extent as a couple of years ago. The malady has made its appearance amongst iambs of about three weeks of age, whereas in other years it has been most prevalent amongst lambs of about six weeks of age. Many ewes have died, and the reason seems to be somewhat obscure, though numbers have been saved by injections of a certain formula. Fat stock is scarce enough in the district, and butchers are drawing a portion of their requirements from outside sources. Very few 7 forward sales of lambs have taken place, the uncertainty of future prices, no doubt, acting as a deterrent to speculators.

NORTH OTAGO A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

The monthly meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Friday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members, and Air W. Doig presided. Accounts amounting to £124 17s Id were passed for payment. The Oamaru Borough Council notified that it had agreed to rebate £2O Ss 4d off the annual rates, which were passed for payment. Mr John Alahoney advised that he would be available to assist at the forthcoming show.—Received. Communications were received from Mr J. A. Alacpherson, AI.P., and the Valuergeneral in reference to the valuation of the show grounds for rating purposes, and the matter was referred to Alessrs W. Doig. John Fraser, and A. W. Woodward for attention.

Air J. A. Alacpherson advised that the new amusement tax did not apply to agricultural and pastoral associations.— Received.

The following stewards were appointed for the forthcoming show:—Chief marshal (horses), Air C. Don; assistant marshal (horses), Air D. Cant; chief marshal (sheep), Mr J. G. Alacdonald; chief marshal (cattle), Mr J. R. Gilchrist; chief marshal (pony trots and stock riding), Air D. Rodger. Stewards: Forder Leicester, Corriedales, and half-

bred, Alessrs W. Alacdonald and 11. J Andrew; English Leicester, Romneys, oouthdowns, Ryeland, Shropshire and Lin. coins, Alessrs G. Simpson and J. G. Alae«°nald; fat sheep. Alessrs T. S. Little and a dogs, Alessrs J. Alahoney and o' X? ~c s: Mees rs J. Mahoney and Gillies; dog trials—Alessrs J.' Trotter (convener), W. Macdonald, W R Alac-au3®y-J- R - Gilchrist. W. M'Kenzie, W G. Al Hardie, and W. E. Aubrey; Shorthorns, Alessrs J. R. Tisdall and R. r incham: Ayrshires, Messrs J. Trotter and D. Clark; Jerseys, Alessrs Vi. Aubrey and A. Copland; Friesians, Messrs W. H. Aleek and C. J. Cowan; general and fat cattle, Alessrs T. Portis and D Rodgermilk testing—Messrs P. W. Borrie, E. S. Bfewster, and C. Don; light horses—first day—Alessrs G. Bruce (marshal), J. Al. Smith, R. B. Aleek and J. Gibson; second day—Messrs G. Bruce (marshal). J. Wylie. G. Simpson, and J. Trotter; draught horses—Alessrs J. R. Gilchrist (marshal). P. W. Borrie. W. E. Aubrey, J. Al. Smith, and J. R. Tisdall; produce and grain—Messrs J. Wylie, P. W. Borrie, K. Tisdall. E. S. Brewster; woolclassing, Messrs H. J. Andrew and J. Fraser; Award Committee—the president, vicepresident, and secretary, and Alessrs J. G. Alacdonald and J. Fraser; parking of motor cars. Mr R. B. Meek: pony trots. Alessrs D. Rodger and D. Clark; grand parade. Messrs J. R. Gilchrist and G Bruce; gate stewards—Alessrs W. Alacdonald. R. B. Aleek. J. Gibson R Fincham, J. Fraser. J. Trotter, D. R. Borrie. and C. J. Cowan; demonstration class, Mr E. S. Brewster.