WYNDHAM

Southland Times, Issue 23855, 28 June 1939, Page 15

WYNDHAM

YOUNG FARMERS’

CLUB

The fortnightly meeting of the Wyndham Young Farmers’ Club was presided over by Mr F. Clay. The cups won by the Woodlands Club in the recent debate would be presented at a dance at Woodlands on July 14. It was stated that a party on tour from Canterbury would be present at the function. The draw for the first round of the debate for the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union Cup was received, the first-named in each case taking the affirmative: Thornbury v. Lochiel; Dipton v. Woodlands; Wyndham v. Drummond. The subject is “That Farming Offers Better Opportunities than Other Avenues of Life.” It was stated that Mr L. Harper was prepared to coach the team chosen for the debate, and the following members were chosen as a trial team: Messrs W. Frame, W. Brown, R. Robinson, R: McDonald, A. Howe and F. Clay. The following list of speakers was submitted for the syllabus: July 21, lecture by Mr J. Lilico, “Sheep dogs and their working”; August 18, address on farm insurance by Mr Thomas, Invercargill; September 15, talk on banking by Mr F. Dunbar. An offer was received from Mr W. L. Stewart to give a talk on “Weather forecasting and the farmer.” Mr W. Brown referred to the small attendance at meetings and said something should be done to stimulate interest in the club. .

Mr R. Robinson said it appeared to him that the bulk of the members would come along to listen, but not to talk. Each member was supposed to give a short talk that night, hence the small attendance. : ;

Mr A. Howe said the membership was 32, and the highest attendance had been 18 as against 32 last year. • It was decided to defer the discussion to a future meeting. It was decided that the donation of £2/10/- from the Reginald MacKinnon Trust be devoted to prizes for fiveminute prepared speeches for senior and junior members. The young farmers’ educational week will be held in Dunedin from July 24 to 28 and clubs are expected to send two or three members, preferably those who had not previously attended the course.

■' Messrs Brown, Clay and Howe, gave their prepared talks. GOLF

A four-ball bogey was played on the Wyndham Golf Club’s links when a cold easterly wind made conditions difficult.

The best cards handed in were: Pankhurst and Christianson 1 up, Harper and Heath all square, Henderson and Stirling all square. HOCKEY Played 7 on the Wyndham grounds, a match between Wyndham B and Mataura resulted in a draw, two-all. For Wyndham J. Henderson and E, Gabites scored. Miss A. McLaren was referee. COMMUNITY SING The meeting called to discuss the desirability of running a community sing in Wyndham was attended by the following: Mesdames R. McLennan, A. Young, J. Young, C. E. Davey, W. L. Stewart, E. Rabbidge, F. J. Smart, Miss McLauchlan, and Messrs L. Harper, A. A. Wilson, D. N. A. Macpherson and W. J. Marsh.

Mr Harper, who convened the meeting, was elected chairman, and he outlined the objective he had in view. Community singing was a popular form of entertainment today, and as the Plunket Society was in need of funds he mentioned it as a body worthy of any assistance that could be given. It had been to him that they should try running one or two sings, a month, and he was in favour of this. He apologized for the absence of Mrs E. A. Pankhurst and Messrs E. S. Macfarlane and C. E. Davey. To put the matter in order he moved that community sings be held on dates to be fixed later.

The motion was seconded by Mrs J. Young and carried unanimously. All present, with power to add, were formed a committee with Mr Harper as chairman, Mr A. S. Wilson as secretary, and Messrs E. S. Macfarlane and D. N. Macpherson as song leaders. The chairman, secretary and song leaders were appointed a sub-committee to arrange the first programme. ' After discussion it was decided to hold the first sing on Tuesday evening, June 27, and admission was fixed at 1/- for adults and 6d for children.

The chairman said Mr Facfarlane was in touch with Mr Desmoulins, Dunedin, with a view to procuring slides, and he had interviewed Messrs Burns Brothers with a view to having the slides projected on to the screen. In reply to a question by Mrs Rabbidge, the chairman said he thought there would be' no trouble in running sings in the country centres. It was decided to solicit donations to auction during the sing, and donations of a bag of potatoes from Mr P. McLellan and a black retriever pup from Mr A. Young have already been received. Several suggestions for the programme were made and judging by the enthusiasm and interest that is being displayed in the venture, the first sing on Tuesday evening promises to be a financial success.

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION

The monthly meeting of the Wyndham branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was presided over by Mr G. W. Stewart. There was a good attendance of members. The date of the annual reunion was fixed at Saturday, August 26. The secretary reported that the Poppy Day sales had amounted to £26/6/- and the collection at the Anzac Day service had totalled £9/3/9. The branch’s share of the recent picture benefit had amounted to £4/16/6. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Mokoreta on Friday, July 28. The remainder of the evening was spent in a card match with Alma Lodge, 1.0.0. F. No. 34. The lodge members won. A short toast list was honoured. Items were given by Bros. M. Milburn, J. Rabbidge, A. C. Bulling and Mr T. Cook. GIRL GUIDES The thirteenth birthday party of the« Wyndham Girl Guides was held in the Masonic social hall. There was a large attendance, with Edendale Girl Guides, Wyndham Guides and Brownies, Glenham and Wyndham Boy Scouts, and a number of parents and friends. Commissioner Woodhouse was present and two Guides were enrolled during the evening. A pleasant time was spent with team games. Captain Me-

Farlane was supervisor, assisted by Messrs McFarlane and W. L. Stewart. A competition was held for the adults. At intervals items were given by Misses Mabel Burgess (banjo solos), Ethel Peacock (tap dances), a sketch by Guides Nita Stevens, June Townley and T. Crighton, and a playette, “The Origin of the Union Jack,” by .the Wyndham Girl Guides. After supper the Brownies lit the 13 candles on the cake, and it was cut by the Commissioner. Phyliss Burgess, on behalf of the Girl Guides, thanked the Commisr sioner for coming from Mataura, Joan Mclvor thanked the committee, parents and all who had given them such an enjoyable evening. P. Anderson (Edendale Scouts), Gordon Pankhurst (Wyndham Scouts) and E. Rabbidge (Glenham Scouts) thanked the Wyndham Guides for the invitation to be present and for the evening. SCOTTISH SOCIETY The-Chief (Mr John Halliday), presided at the monthly meeting of the Wyndham Scottish Society. He was supported by Chieftains J. Henderson and D. Sinclair. The chief introduced Mr John Fisher, Otautau. Mr Fisher gave an account of his recent trip through Scotland. At an interval in the address, Mr D. Macpherson sang “The Standard on the Braes o’ Mar” and “Kirconnel Lea.” Mr E. S. Macfarlane was accompanist. On the motion of Chieftain Henderson, Mr Fisher was accorded a vote of thanks.

A short dance followed, for which music was supplied by Mrs J. Halliday and Mr E. S. Macfarlane. '