WYNDHAM NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 20613, 11 October 1928, Page 11

WYNDHAM NEWS

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. . • (From Our Correspondent.) A general meeting of the Wyndham and District Caledonian Society was held on Monday evening, Mr G. Hunter (president) presiding. The following new members were elected to the General Committee: Meters John Woods, Henderson Hunter, J. Henderson, W. G. Leckie, R. Blackburn, D. P. Christie, J. Fraser, A. Crosbie, M. Tangney, E. Sherbourne, J. C. Hannan and P. B. Barnett. Mr Reid said that in conversation with several enthusiasts outside the district he had been urged to endeavour to get a tug-of-war on the programme. He considered it would be a good draw, as well as a star event. If the society could afford it he would like to see a Southland championship staged. A cup could be presented to the winning team, which would be retained by the team for a year. Medals could be presented to the members of the team. He considered it would pay itself. Mr Frame considered that the medals without the cup would be sufficient. It would be a good attraction no doubt. It was finally decided that the advisability of including a tug-of-war on the programme be left in the hands of the Programme Committee to deal with. A member mentioned that a good star attraction, as well as a novelty was musical chairs on bicycles. This suggestion was also noted for consideration by the Programme Committee. After a general review of the programme it was accepted as suitable by the meeting. The following officials were appointed to carry out the various duties for the meeting:—Sports superintendent, Mr J. J. Christie (Tuturau) ; judges of running events, Messrs W. Frame (Ridges), J. Dynes (Wyndham) and R. A. Marshall (Edendale) ; hammer and stone events, Messrs J. Burns, W. T. Sheehan, E. Sherbourne (Wyndham), O. Baird (Edendale) and J. Brewster (Mataura); wrestling, Messrs N. McEwan, junr. (Glenham) and A. McKay; dancing, Mrs W. D. Shelton; jumping, Messrs D. McEwan (Redan) and G. Kerse (Wyndham); starter, Mr Alex. Christie (Tuturau) ; marksmen, Messrs J, Woods (Ridges), G. J. C. Smart and H. E. Stevens (Wyndham) ; handicappers, Messrs Murdoch, junior, and senior; blackboard attendants, Messrs J. C. Hannan and M. Tangney (Wyndham); judge’s stewards and Press stewards, Messrs H. Macdonald, T. Bain and P. B. Barnett (Wyndham) ; dancing and piping stewards, Messrs Alex. Ross, John McDonald (Redan) and D. P. Christie (Menzies Ferry) ; referee, Mr Henderson Hunter; Protest Committee, Messrs G. Hunter, H. Macdonald, C. E. Davey, J. Burns, G. Kerse and J. J. Christie; running and cycling stewards. Messrs J. Henderson (Menzies Ferry), J. Fraser (Menzies Ferry), A. Wyber, S. Bain, W. J. Kerr, D. N. A. Macpherson (Wyndham) ; bellman, Mr W. A. Leitch. Any further committee and officials required were left to the Executive Committee to appoint. A committee consisting of Messrs W. T. Sheehan, J. J. Christie, G. J. C. Smart, J. Burns, president and secretary was appointed to inspect the grounds and see what required doing. Mr Reid said that he had attended the annual meeting of the centre at Riversdale on Saturday, and had been cordially received. The association was pleased that Wyndham had organized a society and trusted that they would have a good career. The date of the annual meeting. January 16, 1929, was approved of by the Centre. On the motion of Messrs Smart and H. Macdonald, it was decided that all appointed officials meet two nights before the sports meeting to receive final instructions in respect to their duties. Mr J. Burns said that several had approached him to run a dance at the conclusion of the picture entertainment on the 17th. and he asked for the opinion of the meeting. It was finally decided that a dance be run, and that an admittance of 1/6 for gentlemen be made. Final arrangements are to be carried out by the Social Committee, of which Mr Macdonald was appointed convenor. Dance at Ridges. A very enjoyable dance was held in the Ridges Public Hall on Monday evening in aid of the Eastern District Princess in connection with the Southland A. and P. Society’s forthcoming carnival. Although the night was extremely boisterous and cold there was a fair attendance present and an enjoyable evening’s dancing was experienced. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs Leckie’s Orchestra, while acceptable extras were supplied by Miss and Mr Caldwell. During the evening a song was sung by Mr Douglas Leckie, while a pianoforte duet by the Misses Clarke was much appreciated. The duty of floor masters was capably carried out by Messrs J. Woods and V. Milne. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Wyndham District High School Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr H. Hunter presiding over the following:—Messrs E. Sherbourne (secretary), Robert Richardson, W. Leitch, A. T. Ross, J. A. Munro, P. Campbell, A. Lindsay and A. C. Rowe (rector). The secretary reported that the gross takings at the school concert held recently was £27 17/6, while the expenses amounted to £4 1/-, leaving a nett profit of £23 16/6, which was considered most satisfactory. The rector’s report, as follows, was received :—The primary average attendance was 116.4 boys and 83 girls. The average roll was 129.7 boys and 100 girls, while the present roll was i 29 boys and 98 girls. The secondary average attendance was 11.9 boys and 17 girls. The average roll was 14 boys and 19.2 girls, while the present roll was 13 boys and 19 girls. The average for the year ending September 30 was: Primary 210.1 and secondary 34.2. The‘attendance had been considerably affected by scarlet fever and influenza, which had left many colds. Mr N. Macdonald left on September 28 and Mr Kidd started work on the following Monday. The school had been visited by the school inspectors and a report of same was enclosed for the committee’s perusal. Messrs R. Richardson and Ross were appointed the visiting committee for the month. It was decided that the school excursion be held to Orepuki on February 6, and the secretary was instructed to make arrangements. ,