FAIRLIE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 4 June 1923, Page 2

FAIRLIE.

METEOROLOGICAL. FRIDAY, JUNE 1. Barometer: 8 a.m., 28.3; noon 28.4; 5 p.m., 28.5. . . Thermometer: Maximum 50; minimum 40. Wei 40; dry 44. Dull. MISSION LECTURE. A most interesting lantern lecture on the United Sudan Mission was given by Mr Priestly, agent, on Wednesday ' evening, in St. Columba’s Church. Mr C. J. Talbot presided over a good attendance. The address was lit up by many touches of humour, and was instructive from geographical and social standpoints, as well as from the religious aspect. Questions were asked at the conclusion of the lecture and were fully answered. Mr Priestly was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks on the proposal of Mr Kinder. A substantial sum for the mission was subscribed in the room. DOMAIN IMPROVEMENTS. On Monday niglit a public meeting was held in the Technical School for the puipose of devising ways and means to improve the Fairlie Domain. Mr W. Ormandy, chairman of the Domain Board, presidtd, and there was a fair attendance. The chairman outlined the plans agreed upon by the Board, for the improvement of the Domain. These included tree planting, shrubs and flowers, fencing, river protective works, and the provision of playing facilities for children. _ The Board now appealed to the public to help to provide funds for these purposes. The revenue at the disposal of the Board was barely sufficient for present maintenances purposes. On the proposal of Messrs C. J. Talbot and J. Bray it was decided to hold i fete, and Labour Day, October 23, was chosen as the date on which it is 'o be held.The following were chosen as a committee to carry out the arrangements , for the fete, with power to add to their lumber —Miss Bray and Messrs W. J. 'Ormandy, C. J. Talbot, J. Bray, W. durridge, A. Williams, J. Caskey, W. Kinder, T. Foden, J. R. 'Wilson, E. Saunders, A. Hammond, W. Close, J. it. Lack, W. Wreford, and J. Aitken. Mr Ormandy was appointed chairman, Mr A. Hammond and bliss Bray secretaries, and Mr Kinder treasurer. It nas decided to' ask the ladies of the district to meet on Tuesday afternoon, June, S, and the first meeting of the somniittee was fixed for Monday, June i.l, at 8 p.m. Details in connection with' the proposed fete were then discussed, and it ■was decided to include the following in the' day’s programme—Work, sweets :id refreshment stalls, shooting galcry. tug-of-war for ladies and men, •Veep guessing, quoits, fancy dress competitions for adults, and children, surprise packets, decorated vehicles, chil-

■ 'ron’s sports, and pigeon match. Tho charges for admission were fixed t Is for adults, children half price, ith concessions for young families. It as also unanimously decided to ask Iff T. D. Burnett. M.P., to be present ad to open the fete.

\ PADDY’S MARKET. I Instead of the usual series of winter / euchre matches to raise funds for school purposes, the committee of the Fairlie instriet High School recently decided adopt a suggestion by Mr Kinder to •hold a Paddy’s market. Saturday, ■Lay 20, was fixed as the day, and the district was thoroughly canvassed for ,oods to be offered for sale. Early on [Saturday morning members of the comi puttee under Mr H . Carlton, w,ere to be seen busily, erecting commodious stalls on the space in front of the top garage, kindly lent by Mr Potter for the purpose. A comfortable and roomy provision was soon made for the 6talls, and barely had the builders fin- ■: ished their operations when a profusion of goods of all sorts began to arrive—live and dead .stock, farm and garden produce of all kinds, home-made bread, cakes, jams, preserves and sweets, and a number of home-made articles in every day use, and toys. The stalls were soon loaded, and a surplus was laid aside from which to replenish the counters as sales were effected. Committeemen’s wives then took charge of selling operations, and they experienced brisk sales well into the evening. _ Members themselves ran sheep and pig guessing competitions, and acted as vendors for the farm produce. A feature of the market was an oyster saloon managed by Mr Keinan. By 9 p.m. the stalls were cleared, and the treasurer found that lie had slightly over £4O in his possession, a very welcome addition to the school funds. The market was well lighted by electricity at night, the wiring being done free of charge by Mr Walker, electrician, ■while Mr Banks paid for the “juice.” Lt was decided to make the market an annual affair. GRAIN AND STOCK. A spell of hard frosts has now set in, and Fairlie is experiencing its usual winter weather, keen nights and clear, sunny days. The roads are gradually drying up, but the paddocks are still very wet. The sowing of winter wheat is now practically out of the question, and farmers are hoping for an early spring so that they can get their crops Sown in good time. Comparatively little wheat has been drilled, and some tliab was sown has been drowned out in patches. Stock is making a good recovery after the wet, cold spell, and fats are going down to the works in considerable numbers. A good supply pf chaff is being laid in for the winder months, and the teams are turning over lea land where possible. If the present run of frosts continues this operation cannot be continued for long. Large quantities of grain are being hauled to the railway. Owners are anxious to get the stuff off the giound as soon as possible. The recent i rams did not damage much of it. A QUALIFIED OPTICIAN. NOW ESTABLISHED IN FAIRLIE. The eyes are the most delicate and sensitive organs, and it is only natural that people should be careful as to Whom, they consult about their sight. Fairlie residents are fortunate in having in their midst Mr W. Kinder, late of Oamaru, wlio is a fully qualified optician, and whose skill and ability are beyond question. Mr Kinder is not only competent to examine one’s eyes and to advise accordingly, but is able to supply all the latest and most improved glasses. In Oamaru Mr Kinder was regarded as the leading optician of the district, and Fairlie residents will not get a better optical service anywhere. ...