DISTRICT NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 21089, 22 May 1930, Page 12

DISTRICT NEWS

BALFOUR NOTES. The long spell of dry weather was broken last week, and rain fell, which in a measure relieved the situation. Reports state that wells which were never known to be dry were at a very low ebb and in many instances were dry. Amongst the dry ones is that at the Longridge Hotel, which “petered out” for the first time in its history. The Waikaia and Balfour A grade Rugby teams met at Balfour on Saturday in their first match of 'the competition, the game resulting in a victory for the local team by 20 points to 3. The play throughout was of an uninteresting nature, more especially in the first spell, which ended without a score. The second spell opened up with a little more dash and occasional glimpses of good football were witnessed. Waikaia had only a scratch team of 13 men, and were at a decided disadvantage. Those securing tries for Balfour were Bulmore (2), Fraser (2), Muir (l), and for 'Waikaia E. Hamer (penalty goal). The Band Committee met on Saturday night to consider the proposal to hold a bazaar in August. Mr Hickey said he thought that the time was not opportune for holding a bazaar. A general discussion followed. The majority of members were of the opinion that it should be held over for 12 months. It was decided to hold it over, and it was agreed to hold a euchre tourney and -dance about the end of the month. A meeting of the Balfour Defence Rifle Club was held on Saturday night, Mr Cowie presiding over an attendance of 10 members. A letter from the Southland Rifle Association was read concerning the sending of a team to compete in the Mackenzie Shield ‘ Competition on June '3. The secretary was instructed to write for particulars of handicaps and conditions of competition, and in-the event of a satisfactory reply a team is to be sent to compete. ■ The secretary was also instructed to write to the Tapanui Club and arrange the return match. Two new members were nominated. It was resolved to discuss at the annual meeting of the club a proposal that the shooting day on the range be altered from Saturday to Wednesday. FRESHFORD AND WENDONSIDE. A very enjoyable and successful, dance in ’aid of the funds of the Freshford Tennis Club was held in the Wendonside Hall .last Friday night. The music was provided by Mrs Gilmour (piano), and Mr Gilmour (violin), with extras by Mr E. Brown (Dunedin) and Mr E. Sanson. Mr K. Williamson was in charge as M.C. A large number of dancers entered for a waltzing competition, which was won by Miss W. Stanton and Mr E. Sanson. The “lucky spot” prizes were awarded to Miss D. Wright and Mr W. Henderson.. The thanks of the club are due to Mr W. Moffitt (Waikaia) for his able services as judge of the waltzing competition, and to Mr C. Lawrence for generously motoring Waikaia dancers to and from the hall. Mr E. Brown (Dunedin) is spending a holiday with Mrs R. Thompson. Mr and Mrs Moffitt are visiting relatives at Tuturau. s Mrs Tanner (Tapanui) and Mr P. Cronin (Gore) afe visiting Mrs Wright. Miss Gwen Hurley is spending a holiday with relatives at Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Mitchell have returned from a few days holiday spent at Riversdale. Mr and Mrs Wallace are spending a fortnight’s holiday at Gore. Mrs Dickson and family are visiting friends at Otama. Mr P. Wright is a visitor to Tapanui. Mr A. Spence (Ranfurly) was a.recent visitor to the district.