FAIRFAX NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21850, 29 October 1932, Page 19

FAIRFAX NOTES

FARMING OPERATIONS. (From Our Correspondent.) The district is presenting a very green appearance with the remarkable spring weather prevailing, and stock of all kinds is thriving on the early growth. The lambing has been good, and the intake at the dairy factory is much in excess of foitaer years. A very interesting address was given in the Fairfax Hall by Mr Stringer at the Gummies Bush branch meeting of the Farmers’ Union. The lecturer spoke chiefly on the value of superphosphates to the soil, and demonstrated various experiments on lantern slides. He was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks by Mr Hopcroft, which was carried by

Several local properties have lately changed hands. Mr Patterson has entered into possession of Mr Hibbs’ farm at Gropers, Mr Bulman’s farm has been acquired by Mr Golightly (noted for his many successes in sheep dog trials), while the property at Isla ; Bank, lately leased by Mr Quelch, has ' found new ownership. Mr Bulman is living on his Ringway property. To celebrate the new alterations to the hall, a card evening was held on Saturday night, while a dance is to be held later. Despite the stormy weather conditions some 40 players gathered at the euchre tables, Miss Mary Thomson again accounting for the ladies’ first prize. Mrs Peace and Mrs Sheridan were equal for second, the former winning in the play-off. No fewer than six gentlemen tied for places in the final, Mr W. J. Robertson eventually winning, with Mr C. Allerby in second position.