Winton BIRCHWOOD HUNT

Southland Times, Issue 22921, 20 June 1936, Page 14

Winton BIRCHWOOD HUNT

MEET AT BENMORE During the week the Birchwood Hounds held a successful meet at Benmore, the outing being the first in this district for some years. The properties of Mrs S. B. McLean, Messrs Harding and T. Gerrard provided an ideal run, comprising natural fences and including two road doubles. Two runs were held during the afternoon. Afternoon /tea was dispensed by Mrs S. B. McLean, of the Benmore Hotel, and at an interval the acting-Master, Mr W. Swale, expressed thanks to the property owners, to Mrs McLean and to those who had assisted during the day. The followers included: Messrs W. Swale (acting-Master), on Slim Jim; J. Langford (huntsman), on Matchem; A. Langford (whip), on Lady Chicken; J. L. Hazlett on. Ngambie; J. Halford on Ole Faithful; E. R. Curtis on Morena; B. Langford on Bold Brigand; J. O’Malley on Bandy Boa; T- kangford on Cuddle; J. Halford on Gold Wren, and Joe Langford on WaipouTwo jumping competitions were held during the afternoon, and judged by Mr F. Moore, of Winton, these resulting as follows: — T Maiden Jump: Kylemure (Joe Langford) 1, Gold Wren (J. Halford) 2, Reta (Langford) 3. Seven entries. Open Jump: Matchem (J. Langford) I, Lady Chicken (Langford) 2, Bandy Boa (Langford) 3. Five entries. MONETARY REFORM An address was given at Winton during the week by Mr D. M. Sherwood, an accountant from London, who is on holiday in this country. As an exponent of monetary reform, he is making a lecture tour for the Douglas Social Credit Movement through the South Island. The subject of Mr Sherwood’s address was “New Zealand’s Opportunity to lead the world in the matter of Monetary Reform. The meeting was well attended and in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, Cr. F. Tilley occupied the chair. Mr Sherwood spoke on four paradoxes apparent in any country of Western civilization (1) Poverty amidst plenty, (2) unemployment whilst there was work to be done, (3) the tug-of-war between politicians frantically trying to find work for men whilst engineers and scientists were inventing machines to throw men out of work, and (4) the peoples of the world earnestly desiring peace and yet everywhere nations were preparing for war. At the conclusion of the meeting many questions were asked, and it is understood that over half of those present decided to form a Winton branch of the Douglas Credit Movement of New Zealand. GOLF The weekly matches of the Winton Golf Club were played under fine weather conditions. Eclectic matches were played by both the men and women’s senior division, while the women’s junior division engaged in a stroke match. Results were:— WOMEN’S GAMES. Senior Division. Mrs Kilby 56—17 —33 Mrs Brandford 46—12 —34 Junior Division. Mrs Reilly 60 Mrs G. King 60 MEN’S MATCH. W. Geary 45—12—33 W. Simmers 46—12 —34 J. Perrelle 48 —12—36 G. Lindsay 43 — 7 —36 R. Driscoll 47 —11—36 At a meeting of the committee of the club, Dr. P. Gow presided. In connection with the match against Otautau on Tuesday next it was decided that a four-ball match over nine holes be played in the morning, and singles in the afternoon. It was decided to run a mixed foursome match over nine holes on Wednesday next, to be followed by a meeting of members to discuss whether or not a golf ball will be held this year. One new member was elected. It was agreed to proceed with the No. 2 green. WINTRY CONDITIONS Wintry conditions were experienced in the Central District on Thursday, when hail and sleet fell at intervals throughout the day. Yesterday (Friday) morning a layer of white still covered the ground, and being frozen on. top, the -roadways and footpaths gave rather a dangerous footing. INSTITUTE CONCERT There was an excellent attendance in the Theatre Royal when the local branch of the Women’s Institute was responsible for an enjoyable concert, the programme submitted being an entertaining and varied one. The opening half of the programme comprised items as follows: Orchestral selection (Miss I. Lindsay, W. Jamieson, S. Smith, L. de la Perrelle, and R. McDowall); dance (Highlang Fling) Marjorie White, Eunice Anderson, Lorna Gilmour, and Lindsay Campbell; solos, “Fishermen of England,” “You Along O’ Me,” Mrs H. McDonald; oneact play, “The Dish of Scandal,” Mrs T. N. Eastlake (Amelia), Misses I. Deegan (Mrs Pinkerton), W. Musselwhite (Mrs Jamima), E. McDermott (Miss Medley), P. Anderson (Aunt Sarah), and M. Dixon (Mrs Beverley); solos (with violin obligato), “Waters of Minnetonka,” “In Your Arms Tonight,” Mrs L. G. de la Perrelle; tap dances, ’ Mary Hamilton and Mona Campbell; one-act play, “Mechanical Jane,” Mrs T. N. Eastlake (Priscilla), Mrs W. Clark (Mechanical Jane), Miss W. Musselwhite (Tabita); solos, “The Piper From Over the Way,” “The Lilac Trees,” Miss G. Cameron. Following the interval, orchestral selection preceded “A Gipsy Scene,” by Oreti ladies (Mesdames J. J. Woods, T. Miller, R. J. Woods, S. Macdonald, W. G. Woods, H. Day, C. Murdoch, James Woods, H. Affleck, Dunne, R. B. Clarke and Miss M. Woods (accompaniste). “Where My Caravan Has Rested,” “The Gipsy’s Warning,” and “O, Play to Me Gipsy,” were enjoyable items of the scene. Then followed solos, “My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair,” “Will-o’-the-Wisp,” Miss N. Grant; Seann Triubhais, Mary Hamilton and Mona Campbell; monologues, “The Green Eye of the Yellow God,” Miss I. Deegan; one-act play, “Their New Paying Guest,” Mrs J. P. Anderson (mother), Miss W. Wilson and Mrs W. Clark (daughters), Mrs S. Smith (the guest), and Mrs J. Webb (maid). Miss M. McKenzie acted as accompaniste for the vocal items, and Mr J. Gilmour also officiated on the pipes. Mr T. N. Eastlake acted as stagemanager and at the conclusion voiced the Institute’s thanks to the performers.