TAPANUI NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21576, 14 December 1931, Page 4

TAPANUI NOTES

SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL. (From Our Correspondent.) The Conical Hills Sunday School Social was held in the school on Friday. The Rev. W. H. Norton presided and welcomed all, before proceeding with the following programme: Chorus, Sunday School children; solo, Mrs R. Kirk; recitation, M. Macaulay; song, little girls; solo, Mr H. Kelly; recitation, S. Dickson; duct, Mr and Mrs Burns; chorus, Sunday School children; solo, Mr W. Rodger; recitation, C. McMillan; solo, Miss D. Tait; solo, Mrs Norton; song, Sunday School children; recitation, A. Whyte; solo, P. McWilliam; dialogue, Messrs E. Baxter and C. Moncur; solo, Miss D. Tait, song, little girls; solo, Mr H. Kelly; recitation, Miss N. Macaulay; solo, Mr W. Rodger, recitation, D. Whyte, solo, Mrs Norton; solo, Mr Burns; solo, I. Dickson; chorus, Sunday School children. After votes of thanks to the performers, parents, Mr Allan, the 'Koi Hall Committee, the chairman, and all helpers, grace was sung and super served. The Guides Executive Committee met in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Friday afternoon. Mrs Quin, District Commissioner, was welcomed back after a long illness. The resignation of Miss McCrae, captain of the Ranger Company, who is leaving for Taranaki was received with regret.- The secretary was instructed to write thanking her for her excellent work in the Guides. The next meeting will be held in February. The annual church social was held on Friday evening of the Kelso Presbyterian Church. Mr M. J. McFadgen presided, and apologies were received from Rev. W. H. Norton and Rev. Bickerstaff. The chairman spoke briefly of the work of the year, mentioning specially the fine work done by the ladies of the P.W.M.U. at Kelso, Glenkenich and Heriot, and also by those in charge of the Young Helpers’ League. On the motion of Messrs H. Clark and G. Moyle, the treasurer’s report, showing a small credit balance, was received. The address was given by Rev. MacLachlan, Waikaka Valley, who delivered a fine address on “The winter has passed—the flowers appear on the earth.” A good programme was rendered during the evening: Anthem, Kelso Choir; item, Kelso Y.W.L.; recitation, P. Winslade; solo, Mr A. Edwards; item, Glenkenich Y.W.L.; dialogue, Messrs Peck and J. Cooper (Merino Downs); Anthem, Kelso choir; item, Kelso Y.W.L.; recitation, M. Risk; solo, Miss V. Black; item, Glenkenich Y.W.L.; recitation,, J. Jenkins; anthem, Heriot choir, Kelso F.W. L.; solo, Mr W. Walker; song, Glenkenich Y.W.L., Kelso Y.W.L.; anthem, Heriot choir.

The Tapanui High School Committee met on Friday evening, present Messrs Howat (chairman), White, Revie, Brims, Hanison and Hancox. The headmaster, Mr J. McRae, was also present. It was decided to buy a first aid outfit for the school. The question of holding the annual school excursion was discussed, and it was decided that no excursion be held this year. Miss A. S. McCrae, M.A., forwarded her resignation from the teaching staff, and the secretary was instructed to write to her, expressing the committee’s appreciation of her services during the past four years There is for the first time a sixth form at the school this year, and the headmaster asked whether the dux medal this year was to be awarded to Form VI., or as in previous years to Form V. It was decided that the medal should be given to the best pupil in Form V., -as before. Mrs Quin is to be asked to present the gifts to the infants on the afternoon of December 17, and the Mayor to give an address in the Hall in the evening, Mrs Edgar to be asked to present the prizes that evening. , A deputation from the Tapanui Angler’s Association consisting of Messrs G. Howat and Mr W. Mackie, was received at the last meeting of the Otago Acclimatization Society. Mr Howat placed before the society the conditions under which the Pomahaka river is now fished. The anglers of the Tapanui district appreciate the work of the society in stocking the river. Their association had previously asked the society to reserve the Pomahaka river for flyfishing only. The society had not granted this request, and this deputation again requested that the society should stop worm fishing with set rods. He spoke of the prevalence of this practice, and its influence on young fishermen who saw older men using this way, and pointed out the damage done to the stream. In a few years’ time no amount of restocking would be of any avail in this river which was a valuable asset to the province. Mr Mackie endorsed the remarks of Mr Howat. The matter was then discussed by the society, there being considerable difference of opinions. Mr Howat thanked the society for the manner in which the deputation had been received, and said he was confident taat the matter could be safely left in the hands of the society. Tim chairman said the request of the deputation would be brought up for discussion at the annual meeting.

A concert in aid of the Sunday School funds was held in the Crookston Hall on Friday evening. A good programme was rendered entirely by the children, who did splendidly, encores being frequent. tation, Jim Sim; dialogue, little children; song, Allan Niles; recitation, three small girls; recitation, John Pringle; song, Gladys Sim and girls; recitation, Mary Sim; dialogue, recitation, Thelma Sim, song, Jack Evans and Jim Sim; recitation Ella Sharp; recitation, Billy Macnee; dialogues, Ella and Nessie Adam, song, girls; recitation, Railway Tunnel, Gordon Revie; song, children. Dr Bathgate, of Palestine, at the conclusion of the programme, gave an interesting address on his hospital work in Palestine, telling many interesting stories in relation to his work. After supper, Rev. Bickerstaff briefly addressed the audience, and presented a book to each child. Mr S. Sim moved a hearty vote of thanks to Dr Bathgate, to the children for their excellent programme, to Mrs Bathgate (accompaniste), and to the Sunday School teachers. Mr A. Pullar replied for the teachers, and a very enjoyable concert closed with the signing of the National Anthem.

The first meeting of the West Otago Primary Schools’ Sports Association was held on the Tapanui Recreation Grounds on Saturday in perfect weather. /Ml events were put through in good time, and the organization shown in this first meeting reflects great credit on the committee, especially the secretaries, Messrs D. Drew and D. Gunn. The refreshment booth under the charge of Misses Naismith, McCrae, Farquhar, and A. Edgar did brisk business, and was much appreciated by the public. The attendance was not so large as might have been. Messrs Forsyth, Hanna, Williamson, Howkins, and Forrester, of the Otago School Sports’ Association, undertook official duties, and were of great assistance during the day. The association desires to thank the West Otago Rugby Sub-Union for a donation of £2 2/-, Otago School Sports’ Association donation £3 3/-, and Messrs W. Brims and F. Kroning, and Rev W. H. Norton for gifts of cash or books. The funds of the association will benefit considerably from this sports meeting for the first time. Competitors came from Heriot, Kelso, Tapanui, Edievale, Merino Downs, Glenkenich, Conical Hills, and all events were keenlv contested. Detailed results are as follows (T) representing Tapanui, Heriot (H), Kelso (K), Merino Downs M.D.), Glenkenich (G), Edievale (E), Conical Hills (C.H.) : Girls’ high jump under 13 (8 entries) : 1 Eileen Breen (C. H.), 3ft 7in; 2. A. Rutherford (T). Boys’ race under 9 (7 entries) 1. W. Grant (T), 2. A. McFeeters (T). Girls’ race under 9 (9 entries) 1. M. Breen (C.H.) 2. Elsie Ruthven (T), 3. Joyce Howden (M.D.). Boys’ high jump under 15 (9 entries) 1. T. Dickinson (T), 2. W. Barclay (T), 3. J. Macaulay (CH.). Secondary boys’ 100yds. (10 entries) : 1. D. Rea, 2. D. McColl, 3. M. Gorden. Relay race, mixed boys (4 entries) : 1. Tapanui, 2. Heriot, 3. Conical Hills. Relay race, mixed girls 1. Tapanui, 2. Glenkenich. Girls’ long jump, under 15 (7 entries) : 1. R. Newton (E) lift lin., 2. A Rutherford (T), 3. W. Ruthven (T). Girls under 13 (13 entries): 1. A. Rutherford (T), 2. R. Thomson (K), 3. E. Crawford (T). Secondary

girls high jump: 1. G. Munyard, 2. F. McDonald, 3. K. Edgar. Boys under 15, long jump (9 entries) : 1. L. Dickison (T), 2. A. Niles (T), 3. J. Macaulay (C.H.). Boys’ hurdle race, 50 yards under 9) : 1. A. McFeeters (T), 2. W. Grant (T), 3. Stanley Brock (M.D.). Boys under 15 (10 entries) : 1. N. Mcßitchie (H), 2. A. Park (T), 3. W. Barclay (T). Long Jump, boys under 11 (9 entries) : 1. C. Kerr (C.H.) 2. L. Gosden and G. Buchanan (T), 3. Stanley Brock (M.D.). Relay race, boys under 11 (2 entries) : 1. Tapanui, 2. Heriot. Relay race, boys under 13 (4 entries) : 1. Tapanui, 2. Heriot, 3. Glenkenich. Relay race, girls under 13: 1. Tapanui, 2. Heriot, 3. Edievale. Hop, step and jump, boys under 13: 1. J. Brims (T) 25ft Ilin, 2. J. Sim (H), 3. J. Thayer (M.D.), W. Perriam (H) equal. Hop, step and jump, secondary' boys: 1. D. Rea 34ft 7in., 2. M. Gosden, 3. C. Clement. Secondary girls’ 100 yards: 1. N. Sanders, 2. H. Gosden, 3. L. McNeil. .Girls under 15, 100yds (8 entries) : 1. A. Rutherford (T), 2. F. Crawford (T), 3. V. Rodger (C.H.). Boys under 15, 220yds (7 entries) : 1. N. Mcßitchie (H), 2. D. Mcßitchie (H), 3. L. Dickinson (T). Long jump, boys under 13 (18 entries): 1. M. Breen (CH.) 12ft 3in, 2. Brims (T), 3. H. Barclay (T), and Herbert (H). Long jump, secondary (handicap) (4 entries): 1. D. Rea, 16ft Ilin., 2. D. McColl, 3. M. Gosden. Long jump, secondary girls (5 entries): LK. Edgar lift lin, 2. L. McNeil, 3. H. Gosden. Long jump, girls under 13 (9 entries) : 1. A. Rutherford (T) 10ft lOin. 2. F. Edie (E). 3, F, Crawford (T)..