Otautau THE SALEYARDS COMPANY

Southland Times, Issue 23228, 17 June 1937, Page 8

Otautau THE SALEYARDS COMPANY

CONGESTION AT PENS The quarterly meeting of the Saleyards Company was presided over by the chairman of directors, Mr G. A. Burnett. A motion of condolence with the relatives of the late Mr G. Low was carried in the usual manner. Because of the absence of Mr W J. Wesney, the secretary, the financial year was extended until November 30, and Miss Sybil Wesney was appointed to act in the interim.

A letter was received from the secretary of the Aparima branch of the Farmers’ Union protesting against the action of the stock agents in spreading sheep over several pens, and of others bringing stock forward, this causing congestion at the drafting pens. It was decided to inform the writer that this matter was under consideration, and that the services of an extra man would be available to attend to this during the larger sales. It was left in the hands of a subcommittee to purchase a suitable cart to work in and out of the races, and also to attend to the matter of cleaning out the yards preparatory to these being gravelled. The chairman referred to the fact that Mr- Wesney had held the position of secretary for 22 years and had done good work. On the eve of his. departure for England he wished him bon voyage. This was endorsed by other directors present. BAND OF HOPE The opening night of the Band of Hope was held recently, when the Rev. C. Robinson presided and gave an address on “Alcohol and its effects.” The following programme was given: Solos, Misses D. Jellyman, M. Gutschlag and G. Collie; duet, Misses Eunice. Jellyman and Joyce Thomson; recitations, Misses Edna Thomas, Jenny Lee, Winsome Fisher, Masters W. Thomson, J. Mackie, Graham Lee, Ewan and Neil Sutherland. Mrs J. T. Brooker, Misses Joyce Thomson and Margaret Fisher were the accompanistes. ODDFELLOWS’ BALL The annual ball held under the auspices of the Loyal Otautau Lodge, M.U. 1.0.0. F, attracted a large attendance and was one of the most successful yet held. The hall was decorated with bunting, streamers and coloured lights. Music was supplied by the Regent orchestra, and Mr A. S. James was M.C. Before the supper interval the customary Oddfellows’ circle was formed, when N.G. Bro. Alex Edwards took the opportunity to extend a welcome to the visitors, and called on all brethren to honour the loyal toast. P.G. Bro. A. S. James proposed the toast of “The Visitors.” P.G.M. Bro. Whelan, Invercargill, thanked the proposer on behalf of the visiting brethren for the toast, and congratulated the Otautau lodge on the success of the dance. PLUNKET SOCIETY Mrs G, H. Stevens presided over a good attendance at a meeting of the Plunket Society, when a motion of appreciation of the services rendered by Mrs H. D. Irving, as secretary, was recorded. Nurse Kendall reported as follows: April: Two visits to branch, 11 to homes, 3 new cases, while 21 mothers and 20 babies attended the rooms; May: two visits to branch, 4 to homes and 3 new cases, while 20 mothers and 20 babies went to the rooms. SCHOOL GAMES Recently the members of the Nightcaps school basketball and Rugby football teams journeyed to Otautau to play friendly games; In the Rugby football the visitors defeated the local boys by five points to three. Mr O. V. Berry, Nightcaps, was referee. In the senior basketball game, the Nightcaps girls beat Otautau hy eight goals to two, but the decision was reversed in the junior game, when the local girls secured a win by four goals to one. Mrs Kelly and Miss Turner were the referees.