FAIRLIE,

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18613, 8 July 1930, Page 2

FAIRLIE,

FOOTBALLER HONOURED. On Thursday eyening a banquet and social was held in Aorangi Hall by the Fairlie Football Club to celebrate the marriage of Mr A. Forrester, a popular member, of the Club. Mr W. L. Bourn, president of the Club, presided. After reading a number of apologies from well-wishers who were unable to be present. Mr Bourn said Mr Forrester had been for the past few years a prominent member of the Club, and his play and conduct on and off the field was an example to fellow members. Mr Bourn then presented Mr and Mrs Forrester with a case of cutlery, accompanied by the best wishes of all. He hoped that it would be a reminder of the good fellowship that existed for him throughout the district. Mr Forrester thanked all for the fine present and the kind sentiments expressed. and said that wherever he should be he would be reminded of his very pleasant association with the Fairlie Football Club. Other speakers testified to the good qualities of the guests of the evening. During the evening songs were sung by the Rev. Father Outrim and the Rev. J. T. McWilliam, Mrs Gibson acting as accompanist. A very pleasant evening was spent at dancing and cards. RIFLE SHOOTING. The weekly shoot of the Fairlie Miniature Rifle Club was held on Monday. The silver button for the week was won by A. Dale who again registered a possible. A trophy was won by R. Fergusson. The following are the scores:—A. Dale 80, S. Loomes 79, R. Fergusson 78, R. Summerfield 77, S. Ryder 77, J. Thomson 76, W. Whitehead 79, W. Darman 75, T. Dorman 75, G. Summerfield 74, D. Gardner 74, G. Scott 69, S. Southby 68, W. Burgess 63, J. Breen 61, S. Southby junr. 61, H. Bateman 60, J. Prior 59. On Monday a team of ten men and five ladies representing Cave Club visited Fairlie, when a friendly match was fired against the home club. The Fairlie team were successful, winning by a margin of 14 points. The visitors before departing were entertained to supper at Mr J. A. Grays Tea Rooms, The following were the scores:— Fairlie.—W. Whitehead 77, R. Summerfield 77, H. Bateman 64, G. Summerfield 72, J. A. Gray 74, J. Thomson 68, W. Burgess 61, S. Southby senr. 69, W. Dorman 75, S. Southby junr. 65, D. Gardner 73, J. Prior 61, J. Breen 74, S. Loomes 77, T. Norman 75; total 1062. Cave.—J. Sewell 77, K. Malthus 76, E. Prendergast 76, T. Arundall 72, Jim Gray 70, G. Weavers 72, W. Moses 72, A. R. Seymour 63, Mrs Seymour 73, Miss A. Gray 69, Miss A. Butterworth 65, Miss D. Priest 65, Miss V. Sullivan 66, J. Kelynack 64, A. Hawthorne 68; total 1048. PLUNKET SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Mackenzie branch of the Plunket Society was held on Friday. There was a good attendance, Mr C. J. Talbot being in the chair. I The president (Mrs Talbot), read the annual report, which stated that meetings of the committee had been excellently attended, and all members have evinced keen interest in the work of the branch. Towards the end of the year Rev. C. G. Wilcox and Mr Hammond, and Mesdames Wilcox, Cottam and Hammond resigned, as they were leaving the district. Their resignations were accepted with much regret. Mesdames Wilcox, Cottam and Hammond were valued members of the committee while Rev. Wilcox and Mr Hammond rendered signal service on the Advisory Board. Mrs J. A. Fraser as secretary, and Mrs Eagle as treasurer, deserved special thanks for their efficient services. Nurse Welsh had been painstaking and diligent in her duties. She had left no stone unturned to enable the Society to fulfil Its mission in the district, and it was believed that her services had been welcome to those receiving them. The services of the Advisory Board had been requestioned on many occasions, and had always been willingly supplied. Its advice was specially sought in the purchase gnd subsequent running of the new car, and was of much help to the committee. The new car was giving full satisfaction, and should remain with care efficient for some years., The Nurse had a big district to traverse, and the car was In fairly constant use. An increased number of entertainments and sales of. produce had been held in Fairlie and other centres to raise funds. Thanks were accorded to all helpers, and to those who gave both money and goods, and to the Mackenzie County Council for Increasing its annual grant to £lO. The Committee of the Cave Sub-Branch deserved special thanks. The members attended several conferences in Fairlie, particularly In connection with the negotiations for the acquisition of a new car. Although the branch had survived and managed to pay its way in the past it had not accomplished this without effort and anxiety. It was hoped that added encouragement would be given in sympathy and practical help, and that those who received the benefits of the Society’s activities in a direct manner would be as generous as possible in their assistance.

Mrs J. A. Brown, president of the Te Ngawai Sub-Branch, reported that the membership had increased, there being 56 members and 17 contributors in Albury, and 45 members and 5 contributors in Cave. Two successful balls were held during the year, one in Albury and the other in Cave, from which the Society’s funds derived much benefit. Meetings had been held at Albury and Cave, and delegates attended meetings at Fairlie. They expressed thanks to Nurse Welsh for her excellent work; to all who helped during the year by subscribing to the funds, and to those who assisted at dances.

Nurse Welsh, Plunket Nurse for the district, reported that visits to Fairlie Plunlcet rooms were: Adults 563, babies 322, older children 116. Visits paid to homes —Fairlie 920, Te .Ngawai 480. The car mileage was Mackenzie District 2462 miles, Te Ngawai 3956. She thanked the following:—Dr Sutherland for helpful advice in assisting the work of the Society; Sister F. Marshall for giving her the opportunity to visit mothers while in hospital; the staff of the Fairlie Motor Co., for many considerations shown during the year; Mr Compton, for sales of karilac; Mr Currie for tests done; Mrs Manaton for use of telephone. The balance sheet showed that in the Fairlie Branch the credit balance was £127/3/1, while the TeNgawai SubBranch had a credit balance of £3l/14/10.

The report and balance sheet were duly adopted. The following officials were elected:— President, Mrs C. J. Talbot; vice-pre-sidents, Mesdames Carter, McWilliam, Pickering; executive, Mesdames Talbot, Carter, Miller, Siegert, McWilliam, ■Pickering, Eagle, and Fraser; general committee, Mesdames Eagle, Talbot, Miller, Wareing, Carter, Pickering, Fraser, McWilliam, Braddick, Doyle, Crampton, Siegert, Bray, Lyons, Reicj, White, LeCren, R. Manchester, G. Manchester, Scott, Kerr, Brown, and Miss McDonald; secretary. Sister Mar-

shall; treasurer, Mr W. A. E. Morton; advisory board, Messrs C. J. Talbot, J. A. Fraser, H. Carlton, C. Kerr, Rev. J. T. McWilliam, Rev. Alexander. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs M. E. Eagle, late treasurer, and Mrs J. A. Fraser, late secretary, for the very good work done while in office. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies.