Winton ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

Southland Times, Issue 23026, 21 October 1936, Page 15

Winton ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

WINDOW IN SHOP BROKEN An attempt to gain admission to the premises of Mr C. G. Watson, a tobacconist and hairdresser in the Great North road, was made during the weekend. The rear window of the building was broken. It was apparently the idea of the intruders to gain entrance through the window. Portion of the pane was broken to enable the window to be unlocked, but it was nailed. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. At the monthly meeting of the Winton Women’s Institute, Mrs D. W. McKenzie presided over a large attendance. Motions of condolence were carried with Mrs E. Sands, Mrs J. Egerton and Mrs Boyd. The motto for the evening was: “Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.” Invitations were received to the birthdays of the Nightcaps and Dipton Institutes. Mesdames J. R. Hamilton and R. McDougall were elected delegates to the half-yearly meeting of the council at Invercargill on November 13. A letter of thanks was received for the assistance given at the Drama Festival in Dunedin by the institute’s drama circle. The roll call for the evening was: “What would I do with £100.” Final arrangements were made for the second birthday of the institute to be held on October 21 in the Sunday School Hall. The president expressed best wishes to Mrs H. Liddell, an active member, who was leaving the town to take up residence in Christchurch. Mrs Liddell replied. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames M, Reilly, J. F. Hamilton, H. Davie and L. Brumby. During the evening a fancy work display was held, and 133 entries were received. The decisions of the judges, Mesdames J. R. Hamilton and A. Gerrard, who referred to the high standard of the work, were as follows: Supper cloth (white): Miss Grant 1, Mrs R. Balch and Miss Grant 2 eq. Supper cloth (coloured): Miss M. Dixon 1, Mrs R. McDougall and Miss M. Dixon 2 eq., Mrs H. A. Pierce 3. Tray cloth (white): Miss Grant 1, Mrs J. P. Andersson 2. Tray cloth (coloured): Mrs H. A. Pierce 1 and 2, Mrs R. McDougall and Miss E. Scobie 3 eq. Best table centre (washing): Miss Pearle Anderson 1 and 3, Miss M. Dixon 2. Best table centre (fancy): Miss Grant 1, Miss Scobie 2, Mrs H. A. Pierce and Miss Scobie 3 eq. Luncheon set: Mrs J. P. Andersson 1. Toilet set: Miss Grant 1, Mrs Watt and Mrs Pierce 2 eq., Mrs Pierce 3. Tea wagon set (2): Miss P. Andersson 1, Miss Andersson and Miss Dixon 2 eq., Mrs Pierce 3. Richlieu embroidery: Mrs Andersson 1. Mountmellick work: Mrs Andersson and Mrs W. McKenzie 2 .eq. Embroidered night dress: Mrs H. A. Pierce 1, Miss Grant 2. Hand-sewn garment: Mrs R. McDougall 1. Child’s frock: Miss Grant and Mrs Andersson 2 eq. Two fancy handkerchiefs: Miss Grant 1 and 2, Miss Dixon 3. Best embroidered apron: Miss Grant 1, Mrs H. A. Pierce 2, Miss P. Andersson and Miss E. Scobie 3 eq. Best pair of doileys: Mrs H. A. Pierce 1 and 2, Miss Dixon 3. Best cosy cover (embroidered): Mrs Pierce 1, Miss Dixon 2, Mrs Andersson 3. Best bedspread: Miss E. Scobie 1 and special, Mrs McDougall 2. Best cushion (needlework): Mrs McDougall 1 and 3, Miss Grant 2. Best cushion (fancy): Miss Dixon 1. Best needlework picture: Mrs Watt 1, Mrs McDougall 2 and 3. Best shopping bag: Mrs McDougall 1, Miss Grant 2. Best organdi tea-shower (needlework): Miss Grant 1 and 2, Mrs H A Pierce 3. Best applique work: Miss E. Scobie 2. Best article from 1/worth of material: Mrs McDougall 1 and-2, Mrs Anderson 3. Best article made from sugar bags or bags: Miss Grant 1, Miss Dixon 2. Best article from flour bag or bags: Mrs McDougall 1, Miss Dixon 2. Best article from waste material: Miss Scobie 1, Miss Grant 2 Most points in show: Miss Grant (67 points) 1, Mrs H. A. Pierce (49 points) 2, Mrs R. McDougall (43 points) 3. Besbloom: Mrs John Brown 1, Miss M. Dixon 2, Mrs R. McDougall 3,

HEDGE FIRE. Shortly after 11 o’clock yesterday morning the Winton volunteer fire brigade was called to a hedge fire, which, fanned by a northerly breeze, might have caused serious damage. A macrocarpa hedge between the residences of Mr J. Cavanagh and Mr R. M Gilmour, in Park street, caught fire and had a strong hold when the brigade arrived. Some effort was required of the brigade to extinguish the outbreak. PERSONAL. Mr R. D. Pearce, of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, Winton, is at present on annual leave. Mr J. A. Bartlett, of Mataura, is relieving. Mr J. W. Hill, of Fairlie, who was formerly in business at Winton, visited the town. Tire Rev. John McGregor, of Centre Bush, occupied the pulpit at the services of the Winton and Lochiel Presbyterian Churches, and read an edict from the Southland Presbytery informing the congregation that the Rev. A. G. Gardiner had received a call from St. James’s Presbyterian Church, Wellington. At a subsequent congregational meeting at Winton, a resolution was carried, on the motion of Mr T. Walker, that while the congregation regretted the departure of Mr Gardiner, it was mindful of his five years’ faithful service and no objection would be sustained to the call. THE ATHENAEUM. At the quarterly meeting of the Winton Athenaeum committee, the Rev. Father O’Neill was chairman. The librarian reported that since May 116 new books had been replaced on the shelves, 15 new subscriptions had been received, and eight had been cancelled. Mrs J. R. Hamilton suggested that the competitions, which were formerly held in Winton, should be revived to raise funds for the Athenaeum. The proposal met with unanimous support, and it was decided to consider the organization at a later date. It was mentioned that the festival would probably be held during the May school term holidays and particular attention would be paid to the drama section, as well as music, dancing and other aspects. ___________