LUMSDEN NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21000, 5 February 1930, Page 8

LUMSDEN NOTES

HAY-MAKING IN FULL SWING. (From Our Correspondent.) Summer weather has been experienced during the past few days, bright sunshine prevailing, with an absence of wind. Haymaking is in full swing, farmers taking advantage of the fine weather. Threshing mills have made their appearance in the Five Rivers district for the purpose of threshing the fescue crops. The absence of wind makes conditions ideal for the threshing of the grass harvest, and it is hoped that the present favourable conditions will continue for some days. The oat crops will be ready for cutting in about a week’s time and some very fine crops are to be seen in the district. The turnip crops are also looking well and, judging from present appearance, there should be no shortage of feed during the winter months. The fine weather has created a revived interest in summer games. On Monday the tennis courts were thronged -with enthusiastic players, who are now preparing for the second round of the competition. The Lumsden A team is second on the list for the premiership of the Northern District the honours for the first round, being with the Riversdale team. The Campbell Cup is at present held by the Lumsden Club and a keen competition is expected during the second round, the local players intending to make every effort to retain the trophy. The swimming baths have been well patronized during the warm days, but it is to be regretted that considerable damage is being caused by vandalism. The dressing sheds and staging have had the woodwork interfered with, while the swimming area has not been improved by the throwing in of old motor tyres and other articles. The Swimming Club has spent a considerable sum of money on the swimming area, and surrounding grounds, and as funds are always limited, it is to be hoped that those responsible will refrain from causing further damage, but help to make the area the most attractive spot in the township. The cricket match set down for Saturday last, Lumsden v. Waikoikoi, was postponed owing to a bereavement in the latter district. A match has been arranged to take place at Lumsden on Saturday between the local team and a team from Waikaia. During last week three members of the Women’s Garden Club paid a visit to Lumsdent and inspected the local railway gardens. They were very impressed with the plot which has greatly improved the appearance of the railway property. The judging of the plots in the Southland railway district has been taking place during the past fortnight, but the results of the judging are not yet known. A large mushroom was discovered by a local resident on Monday, the fungus measuring 19 inches across the top and weighing four pounds. The exhibit was on view in one of the local shop windows and caused considerable speculation as to its size and weight. The well-known business, the Lumsden Butchery, which had been successfully conducted for a large number of.years by the late Mr James Jack, and for the past few months by Mrs M. J. Jack, has changed hands, the new' occupier being Mr W. Dripps, of Waikaka. Mr Dripps assumed control of the business on Saturday. Mr James Muir (Donald, Victoria) and his daughter, Mrs S. Hill (Geelong), arrived by the Maheno and are staving with Mr and Mrs A. F. Muir, Five Rivers. Miss Kania is a new member of the Lumsden School staff this year, filling the position recently, occupied by Miss Fraser. The position of probationer held last year by Mr W, Simmers has been offered to Mr A. Paulin,. but it is understood that he has not accepted the position. Dr. and Mrs E. Brown, who have been spending a few weeks holiday, returned to the township on Monday. Miss A. Lee, Ashburton, is spending a holiday with her sister, Mire Mildred Lee, of the Lumsden teaching staff. The members of the railway staff held a successful picnic to Colac Bay on Sunday. The weather was fine and a large number of residents took advantage of the special train and spent an enjoyable day at the seaside.