MOKOTUA NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22042, 15 June 1933, Page 4

MOKOTUA NOTES

MISHAP TO VALUABLE COW. (From Our Correspondent.) A somewhat serious mishap occurred on Mr John Bourchier’s farm the other day when the best pedigree Jersey cow in his well-known herd, “Pet of Lone End,” broke a foreleg in attempting to jump a fence. However he succeeded in applying first aid and expects the limb to be. knitted properly in about five weeks’ time. The veterinary surgeon, Mr Danskin, who was called in gives the covz quite a good chance of recovery. The animal is at present slung up with her forelegs just clear of the ground, a stout rail behind the haunches giving her an opportunity for rest. Latest reports are that she is doing well and feeding normally. Mr Bourchier states that she has been the leading cow in his herd for the past three seasons and her loss would be very serious. Oteramika Football Club are still holding their own in the Southern District shield competition. Last Saturday after a lapse of three weeks without a match they played a drawn game with Fortrose, the scores being 6-all. Tries were scored for Fortrose by McEwan and Monteath while Jenkins and O’Connor crossed for Oteramika. The latter club were fortunate in securing some instructions from All Black Tom Metcalfe recently and a distinct improvement was immediately noticeable. The next match to be played will be against Otara at Oteramika next Saturday, and will be the first home match since April 22. Oteramika Hall Committee are combining with the local football club in holding weekly euchre matches, the proceeds being divided between the two bodies. Last Monday’s winners were: Ladies—Mrs F. Newton (highest) and Miss M. Perriam; men—Mr E. Moyle and Mr W. Cull. Despite unfavourable weather there were well over 30 present.

A party of four young men have begun operations prospecting for gold on Mr M. Summers’ property and so far have had no difficulty in locating the precious metal in one of the many gullies. Whether it is proved to ejfjst there in good payable quantities remains to be seen, but the gold-seekers, as good miners invariably are, are optimistic. They are camped in a picturesque setting near the native bush on Mr Bourchier’s property and are pleased with the healthy open air life.