TAPANUI NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21218, 20 October 1930, Page 2

TAPANUI NOTES

(From Our Correspondent.) The annual, meeting of the Tapanui Cooperative Dairy Co., Ltd., was held on Monday evening. Mr E. Arnold, chairman of directors presided. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The report stated that the company was fortunate to have accepted the offer of Bjd f.o.b. for the season’s output. The suppliers had supported the factory well. Two nominations were received for directors in place of Mr E. Arnold (retiring in rotation), and Mr J. H. White (resigned).

Messrs Arnold and J. Isteed were elected. Mr AA r . A. McDonald was appointed secretary and Mr R. S. Green (Gore) auditor.

It was left to the directors to deal with the purchase of a milk cooler and pasteurizer, also with repairs to the manager’s house. Mr Arnold moved “That clause 14 of the articles providing that the mode of repayment of amount deducted from supplier shareholders shall be determined by the company in general meeting, and will be given effect to.” Mr D. Keir seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The annual Spring Show of the Tapanui Horticultural Society was held on Saturday, October 11 and although entries were fewer than last year, and the weather during the whole of the preceding week most unseasonable, the show was a great success. The Heriot Gala was held on the same day’, but in spite of this the takings showed an increase being £8 18/-.

Mr A. Newman, Gore, judged the-narcissi and cut flowers, Mr J. Pullar vegetables, Mrs Williams and Mrs Smith, cookery, and Mrs H. Stevens, the industrial section. Tearooms were under, the charge of the ladies of the All Saints . Guild, Mr Munyard ran a. weight-guessing competition, Mr J. C. Cameron proving the winner guessing the exact weight of the noil of bacon, 291 b. Mr Newman said that the narcissi shown were quite as good as last year, in spite of the bad weather conditions experienced during the past month. Polyanthus and primroses, also auriculas were not up to the usual standard, but the cut flowers, decorated baskets and table decorations were all good. In the cookery section there was an increase in entries, but very few vegetables were, shown. The industrial section brought out some very beautiful work. The prize list was as follows: Most points, cut flowers: Miss Clark. Most points, Needlework (adult): Miss Quin and Miss McPherson. Most points, cookery: Miss E. Edgar and Mrs W. Mason.. . -A very old resident of . Tapanui, Mrs Adam Brandigarn, died at her residence on Monday morains. October 13. aged 83,

years. She had been in failing health for some time.

A gala was held at Heriot on Saturday, October 11, this being the third held.' There were good attendances both in the afternoon and evening, the gross takings being about £75. The weather was not propitious, but cverythinr passed off ilk true carnival spirit. Drum-Major W. 11. Graham led the procession from the railway station to Dalgety's steps, where the “Mayor’ handed over to the drum-major a silver key, and to all and sundry “the freedom of the city.” Followed by a jazz orchestra and decorated vehicles, the drum-major led the way to the.domain'. A programme of sports, draught horse trots, broadsiding etc., was carried out. The hall could not accommodate the large crowd in the evening. Orchestral selections, recitations, solos, duets, quartets, choruses comprised the pro- , gramme. Dancing followed to music supplied by Wallis’ orchestra. Mr K. Kydd was M.C. Many fancy dresses were worn; the prizes for best ladies’ fancy costume being awarderl to Miss C. Blamires, and F. Melrose (equal) .Mr J. Stiven won, the men’s prize. Other awards were: Child’s decorated vehicle: Constance Sim 1, Alma McArthur and Doreen Smaill (equal) 2. Decorated car: Mr J. Simons Jr., 1. Most original turn out: “Rickshaw,” Miss Trixie Black and Mr D. Pratt. Girls’ fancy costume: Annie McKay and Reta Haugh (equal) 1. Boys’ fancy costume (over 7 years) : J. Wilkins 1; (under 7 years): L. Smaill, G. Morrison (equal) 1. A large yarding of sheep was disposed of at the last Heriot sale, at slightly advanced prices, the demand being good. Sales were: 50 wether hoggets 13/6; 400 ewe hoggets 19/-, 250 wether hoggets 16/8, 10 wethers 16/-, The Edievale Cricket Club held its annual meeting on Thursday evening, when there was a good attendance. Mr A. Kennedy was voted to the chair. The balance sheet showed a credit balance, and indications point to a successful season. The secretary, Mr S. Duff, was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The office bearers elected were: Patron, Mr R. H. Edie, president, Mr W. Coffell; vice-presidents, Messrs G. Young, D. McLennan, G. Towns, C. Treivern; club captain, Mr O. Edie; deputy captain, Mr B. Rush, secretary, Mr S. Duff; umpire, Mr 11. Duff; delegates to association Messrs W. Spencer, O. Edie. The annual meeting of the Waikoikoi Cricket Chib was held on Friday evening, October 10, Mr A. Crawford being in the chair. Opening day was fixed for November I. The election of officers for the coming season resulted: President, Mr J. Crawford; vice-presidents, Messrs R. J. Reid, A. Reid, J. R. Macnee, A. Mclntyre, G. Crawford, M. Scott. W. J. Spittle, A. McKenzie, J. Cooper, J. Burnett and A. Gray; secretary Mr AV. Spittle; delegates to association, Messrs A. Crawford and Mr AV. Spittle.