LUMSDEN NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22203, 21 December 1933, Page 15

LUMSDEN NOTES

SALEYARDS COMPANY. •

(From Our Correspondent.)

The annual meeting of the Lumsden Saleyards Company was held on Saturday when Mr Thomas Small acted as chairman. Feeling reference to the loss sustained by the company through the death of the chairman of directors, Mr Alexander Small, was made. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the deceased was carried. The report and balance-sheet for the year ending October 31, 1933 were read and adopted. The. report stated that business at the yards showed more favourably than during the preceding year. With the improvement in prices the company should look forward to a good year The balance-sheet showed a credit of £228 17/3, after allowing for depreciation. The dues collected amounted to £54 4/9, the year’s expenditure being £36 9/11. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet the chairman congratulated the company on the healthy state of the finances. He hoped that a better tone would prevail at the stock sales during the coming season. The election of directors resulted as follows: Messrs T. Small, R. Wilson, W. Johnson, W. H. Ward, R. Currie, T. McDonald, J. Clouston, L. Graham. The secretary and caretaker, Mr W. Cumming, reported that the yards were in good condition and his action in purchasing a quantity of timber was approved. The chairman and Messrs Clouston and Graham were appointed a committee to go into the matter of improvements to the yards. Girl Guides. On Thursday afternoon the Lumsden Girl Guides had their break-up. This took the form of a “hike” to the willows beyond the bridge. On the way out the girls had an observation game which kept each one on the alert. When the last patrol arrived the list were gone through this causing some amusement; two patrols tied for first place. During the afternoon other games were played. A treasure hunt caused some thinking and amusement, the finder of the treasure being Rona Wellman, of the Bantam Patrol. The girls then lit fires and cooked tea. Games were played later and the camp fire built. Proceedings were brought to a close with camp fire, followed by supper and “Taps” after which the homeward hike with its numerous thrills was made.

Brownies’ Break-Up.

Mothers and members of the Girl Guide Committee met in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday afternoon when the Brownies’ break-up ceremony was held. Mrs Allison, a loyal member of the committee, who has been ill for a considerable time, was present, and prior to the break-up ceremony Commissioner Mrs Clouston welcomed Mrs Allison and asked her to accept the use of the chair purchased through efforts of the Guides. The committee hoped her health would soon be restored to her in full. One of the Brownies then presented Mrs Allison with a bouquet of flowers. . The Brownies formed their fairy ring from which items, songs and recitations were given by the Brownies; all taking part in a very amusing little play entitled “Let’s have a party.” The entertainment concluded with semaphore drill and a game “One Little Elephant.” Afternoon tea was handed round to all, the third birthday cake being cut by Mrs Clouston. After afternoon tea had been served the Brownies gave the “Grand Howl” to Mrs Clouston, then wished everyone a happy Christmas and disappeared through the Magic Arch.

Bridge. On Friday evening, December 15 there were 10 tables at the wind up of the Bridge classes which had been, so successfully held by Mrs Owen during the last few months. Unfortunately through having contracted a severe cold Mrs Owen was unable to be present. The winners for the evening were Miss Nicoll, Mossburn, and Mr L. Graham. After supper the Rev. E. G. Wilson presented the prizes which had been donated by Mesdames E. Brown and G. F. Johnson and on behalf of those who had attended the classes handed to Mr Owen for Mrs Owen a crystal jug and six tumblers as a token of appreciation of the time and trouble Mrs Owen had taken. A very small fee had been charged for lessons in bridge and in the short time Mrs McQueen had raised the sum of £l5, all of which had been used in church work. Mr Owen in rising to respond was greeted with musical honours. He apologized for the absence of Mrs Owen and in a very bright speech thanked everyone for the gift of appreciation; also on behalf of Mrs Owen he thanked all who had assisted her in any manner throughout the term. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought a very happy evening to a close. Those who were present were. Rev. and Mrs E. G. Wilson, Mr and Mrs P. H. Scott, Mr and Mrs McArthur, Mr and Mrs A. Patterson, Mr and Mrs L. Graham, Mr and Mrs Black, Mr and Mrs Little; Mesdames Welsh, Baillie, Aitken, Charleson, McAlister, McDonald, Brown; Misses Johnson, Graham, Sims, Giller, Nicol, Isaacs, Allen, Payne, Black; Messrs Johnson (2), Giller, Challis, H. Graham, Menlove, Casson, Owen, White, Aitcheson.

Schools’ Break-up.

On Saturday, December 16, the children of All Saints’ Sunday School, Lumsden, and St. Mark’s, Riversdale, met at the Vicarage and were conveyed by bus to the river five miles from Lumsden where the break-up took the form of a picnic. Swimming, races and games were indulged in and when afternoon tea had been served the Rev. Wilson handed each child a gift. Gifts were also presented to Miss Bayliss, Riversdale, Misses Martin and Welsh, Lumsden and to Mrs Charleson for the services rendered to the church. Miss Bayliss, on behalf of the Riversdale Sunday School children, thanked Mrs Wilson for inviting them to join in the Lumsden picnic and for the Happy time they had all spent together. Before the bus left for home sweets which had been donated by Mr W. Johnson were divided among the children.

Presbyterian Sunday School. The annual prize distribution and picnic of the Lumsden Presbyterian Sunday School was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. Brash on Saturday afternoon when between 20 end 30 parents and friends and about 60 children spent a very happy time in games and races. The married ladies race, the only adult event, was won by Mrs J. Crawford. After afternoon tea the Rev. W. C. Comber presented the prizes. Special prizes for home .preparation were awarded to Betty Moorhouse and lan Brash, the superintendent making special mention of the excellent work of the former during the year. The Rev. Comber presented Mrs Dripps, who is severing her connection with the teaching staff, with a cake plate as a token of love and remembrance from the teachers and children. The superintendent, Mr Brash, spoke of her very faithful work as a teacher and expressed regret that she found it necessary to resign. Mr Comber called for cheers for Mr and Mrs Brash for the use of their grounds, thus concluding a very enjoyable afternoon. _ As the children dispersed each received a bag of sweets donated by Mr and Mrs J. McFatridge.