FAIRLIE LAMBING SEASON

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21182, 1 November 1938, Page 3

FAIRLIE LAMBING SEASON

Average Percentages Obtained Satisfactory Weather Reports indicate that the lambing season for paddock sheep in the Fairlie district has averaged percentages equal to those for previous years. An early spring with warm dry weather kept mortality rates low, and materially assisted in what has been described as a good lambing season. Marking has not yet been completed, but it would appear that poor lambings on some farms have been more than balanced by good percentages on others. In view of a winter regarded as the worst for 30 years, therefore, the general position can be considered as very satisfactory. Even though the winter was severe, most farmers carried more than sufficient feed, and the mild spring has been responsible for a rapid recuperation in stock vitality. As far as lambing in the back country is concerned, it has not yet progressed far enough to indicate percentages, but it would seem that there also warm weather has greatly assisted in counteracting the effects of the winter. If the spring had been later the results might have been very much different, but as a general rule bad winters seem to be followed by good springs. Amongst paddock lambs, pulpy kidney is not yet taking a heavy toll, but the danger, of course, is not over. The vaccine has been used to a considerable extent, but the season is still too early for any indication of its efficacy.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

HANDICAPS DECLARED Handicaps for the Fairlie Amateur Athletic Club’s sports meeting on Thursday night have been declared as follows: 440 Yards—A. Quill, E. Crichton and D. O’Connor scr; J. Breen, W. Breen and G. Crampton 14yds; A. Bateman, R. Crampton and W. Stephens 15yds; H. Gibson and R. Mallet 20yds; J. Casne 24yds; C. Surridge 28yds; C. Boulter, Bob Ellis and C. R. Ellis 30yds. Two Miles—A. Quill and E. Crichton scr; A. Bateman and C. R. Ellis 50yds; R. Crampton and G. Crampton 100yds; W. Stephens and W. Breen 120yds; C. Surridge and R. Miller 200yds; D. O'Connor 220yds; H. Gibson and C. Boulter 250yds. Shot Putt—R. Crampton scr; A. Quill Ift; E. Cameron 2ft 6in; D. O’Connor and A. Bateman 3ft; J. Breen, W. Breen and J. Cassie 3ft 6in; H. Gibson and W. Stephens 4ft 6in; E. Crichton, G. Crampton, C. Surridge, Bob Ellis and R. Mallett sft; C. R. Ellis and C. Boulter sft 6in. Women’s 100 Yards—D. Crampton scr and A. Page 3yds; J. Whitehead and N. Rapley 6yds; R. Hall and N. Wareing 7yds; J. Huttm and M. O’Connor Syds; M. Cowan 9yds; J. Black 11yds. Women’s Fop, Step and Jump—A. Page scr; D. Crampton 6in; N. Rapley Ift 61n; M. O’Connor 2ft 6in; J. Hatton, R. Hall and N. Wareing 3ft; M. Cowan 4ft; J. Black and J. Whitehead 4ft 6in. Post entries will be accepted on the grounds. CYCLING HANDICAPS For the Fairlie Cycle and Athletic Club’s sports meeting to-night, the following cycling handicaps have been declared: — Three-quarter mile track race—First heat: J. Jackson scr; H. Webb” 50yds; H. Wall 116yds; J. Dixon and L. Carlton 130yds. Second heat: J. Par-

fitt 40yds; A. Kane 86yds; R. Hammond 120yds; B. L. Whyte and K. Patton 130yds. One Mile track race—First heat: J. Jackson scr; J. Parfitt 60yds; H. Webb 80yds; H. Wall 170yds; R. Patton 220 yds. Second heat: A. Kane 120yds; R. Hammond 190yds; J. Dixon, B. L. Whyte and L. Carlton 220yds. PERSONAL As the Fairlie District High Schoo) has been raised to Grade 5, the headmaster (Mr B. F. Hayman) has been promoted to the higher position automatically created. The Misses E. L. and M. J. Jones, Fairlie, have returned from a holiday in the Bay of Plenty, North Island. Miss H. P. Barron, Fairlie, is on holiday in Christchurch. SHERWOOD DOWNS FAREWELL EVENING Residents of Sherwood Downs gathered at the School to bid farewell to Mrs M. B. Reid. Mr A. Reid and Mr F. Reid. The large gathering, which was fully representative of the district, was evidence of the popularity of the guests. In presenting the guests with a purse containing a cheque, Mr C. Holland said it was with sincere regret that they had gathered to say good-bye to Mrs Reid and her family. As an old friend of the family he could speak with knowledge of the hospitality and friendly greetings that anyone who had the pleasure of calling on them received. The family, he said, had taken an active interest in the Church and in the sporting and social life of the district, and he wished them happiness in their future home. Mr G. W. Armitage said he did not know Mrs Reid and family so well as their nearer neighbours, but in all his dealings with them they had been very generous. Mr N. Williams and Mr J. Macdonald endorsed the previous speakers’ remarks. Mrs F. Carter said she wished to express thanks to Mrs Reid on behalf of the Women’s Institute for the work she had done for it. Mrs A. Mackenzie also ’*spoke of the good work Mrs Reid had done for the Institute and mentioned that she was one of those responsible for the Sherwood branch. Music for the dancing during the evening was supplied by N. Williams and J. Johnson, and Mr A. P. Bray was M.C. Songs contributed during the evening by Messrs C. and A. Reid were much appreciated. Members of the Football Club met Mr Alex. Reid, when Mr J. Gibson, on behalf of the club, made a small presentation to him in appreciation of the work he had done for the club.

Mr E. Cholerton, Optical Specialist, managing director of Procter’s, the Premier Opticians, Christchurch,, will be visiting ■’airlie, personally, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Fairlie Hotel on Tuesday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can now be made by ringing -mr local representative, Mr W. A. B. Morton, chemist, ’phone 36D