FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20607, 22 December 1936, Page 4

FAIRLIE

“MATTER FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED” WATER SUPPLY SCHEME At a meeting of the Fairlie Volunteer Fire Brigade, the chairman of the Mackenzie County Council, Mr C. J. Talbot, referred to the problem of a water supply and said that the whole question was one for the ratepayers interested. The Council, he stated, if requested by a representative body of ratepayers, would be prepared to take the necessary steps to have the matter investigated. ATHLETICS HANDICAPS DECLARED Good entries have been received for the Fairlie Cycling and Athletic Club’s sports meeting to-night and Messrs D. Cuthill, junr. (cycling) and Rob. J. Creighton (running) have declared the handicaps for the various events as follows: Half mile cycle race—First heat: E. B. Taylor scr, F. Brooks 30yds, A. Kane 50yds, S. Brooks 80yds, V. Wall 90yds, C. Surridge 140yds. Second heat: R. Cook 20yds, A. Cuthill 50yds, D. O’Reilly 60yds, L. Kane 90yds, H. Oldman 110yds. One mile—First heat: E. B. Taylor scr, R. Cook 30yds, A. Cuttiill 90yds, S. Brooks 140yds, V. Wall 160yds. H. Oldman 190yds. Second heat: F. Brooks 50yds, A. Kane 90yds, D. O’Reilly 110yds, L. Kane 160yds, C. Surridge 250yds. 440 yards foot race: C. Goulter scr, T. Crichton 10yds, G. Adamson 15yds, C. Parrant 20yds, W. Cordis, M. Sims, A. Crampton 25yds. M. O'Connor, A. H. Carlton 30yds, A. Bateman 40yds. One mile foot race: T. Crichton scr, C. Parrant 15yds, G. Adamson 45yds, W. Cordis 80yds, M. Sims 90yds, A. Kane, A. Crampton 100yds, A. Carlton 110yds, L. Kane 120yds, A. Bateman 140yds. MOUNT NESSING SCHOOL PRIZE-GIVING At the break-up of the Mount Nessing School last week, a number of concert items were given by the children and were greatly appreciated. The prizes were presented by Mr Marshall, who was introduced by Mr P. Kidd, the chairman of the school committee A presentation on behalf of the school children was made to Mrs E. Hubbard by Margaret Norton, for her kindness in allowing the children to listen to her wireless. Helen Mackenzie on behalf of the children, expressed regret at

the departure of the teacher, Miss A. M. Fergusson, and asked her to accept a thermos flask as a token of their esteem. Tommy Mackenzie presented her with a posy of flowers. The school prize list is as follows: Form II: Trevor Irving, Helen Mackenzie, Bruce Kidd, Margaret Morton. Form I: Trixie Irving, Billy Dixon. Standard 4: Linton Smith, Pat Irving, Isaebul Mackenzie, Ben Glass, Allen Kidd. Standard 3: Len Waters. Standard 2: Alan Norton. Standard 1: James Mackenzie. Primer 4: Jack Irving. Primer 3: Graeme Macaulay. Primer 2: Tommy Mackenzie. Primer 1: .ilex Norton.

Special Prizes —Arithmetic: Linton Smith, Pat Irving. Trevor Irving. Spelling: Bruce Kidd. Helen Mackenzie. Billy Dixon. Attendance Certificates: Margaret Norton, Helen Mackenzie, Isaebul Mackenzie. Proficiency Certificates: Helen Mackenzie, Trevor Irving, Margaret Norton, Bruce Kidd. Best all round worker (anonymous donor’s prize): Margaret Morton. PERSONAL Linton Smith, who had the misfortune to break a leg recently, is making good progress towards recovery, and is expected home this week. ALLANDALE SCHOOL The honours list is as under: Standard VI: Noeltoe McConnell 1. Phyllis Braddick 2. Standard V: Noeline Wareing 1, Colin Crampton 2. Standard IV: Maureen O'Neill 1, Tirerese O’Connor 2. Standard III: Robert McConnell 1, Murray Darling 2. Standard II: Alick Darling. Standard I: Marie O’Neill 1, Moira Wareing 2. Primers: Joyce McConnell 1, Ethne O’Neill 2.

half years, and took a very active part in the affairs of the district. Mrs H. G. Waters on behalf of the women of the district, Mr C T Norton, for the school committee, and Mr W. Brown, all spoke to glowing terms of Miss Fergusson's work at the school and interest in the district.

The presentation of an easy chair, a reading lamp and a clock from residents was made to Miss Fergussoi by Mr Peter Kidd, the chairman c’ the committee. Mrs Kidd presented her with a posy Miss Fergusson suitably replied, and xas greeted with prolonged applause. Musical items were supplied by Mrs A. S Mclnnes, Mr and Mrs Tindall .Temuka) and the Misses Helen and Jean Mackenzie. Dance music was played by Mrs R. Tinkler.