WAIMATE FIELD DAY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVII, Issue 21507, 21 November 1939, Page 3

WAIMATE FIELD DAY

Waihaorunga Young Farmers Demonstration Plots A field day was held by members of the Waihaorunga Young Farmers' Club and attracted an attendance of 40. A start was made at 10.30 a.m. on the property of Mr W. Armstrong, where an inspection was made of 60 demonstration grass plots sown by club members two years previously. Mr C. C. Leitch, of the Department of Agriculture, Timaru, described each of the plots and indicated the superiority of good types of grass and clovers, also New Zealand seed, over the imported varieties. The property of Mr S. Hurst was next visited. A tour of Mr Hurst’s farm was made, stops being made to inspect the various types of grasses and clovers and the different seed mixtures sown, Mr Leitch and Mr Hurst explaining the various mixtures sown, the top-dressing treatment, and answered questions. Mr Hurst’s private lime-crushing plant on Mr J. Bell’s property occasioned considerable interest, as did the irrigation dam which Mr Hurst is building for the watering of some of his farm. Mr Bruce Armstrong, acting chairman, thanked Mr Hurst and Mr Armstrong for the use of their properties, Mr S. Hurst, together with Mr and Mrs A. Hurst for providing tea for dinner and also for afternoon tea, the helpers who assisted, and Mr C. C. Leitch for his instructive talks and demonstrations. FUNERAL OF MISS C. M. CRUICKSHANK Miss Christina Murray Cruickshank, whose death recently occurred in Christchurch, was buried in Waimate on Saturday alongside her sister, Dr. Margaret Cruickshank. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. L. Robertson, of Christchurch. Dr. Cruickshank won a high place in the regard of Waimate people through her work during the influenza epidemic in 1918. She died as a result of that work, and a monument in Waimate commemorates her name. Her sister, now buried beside her, had a distinguished academic career. EXHIBITORS AT O AMARU SHOW At the Oamaru A. and P. Show, Messrs Studholme Brothers, Waimate, monopolised the section for Tamworth pigs, and also secured first award for a bacon pig, any breed. The principal exhibitor from the Waimate district in the sheep classes was Mr H. B. L. Johnstone, who took all the awards In the Romney Marsh section.

LARGE BAG OF EELS Thirty-two eels were caught in a trap in one night in the Waihao River recently. The trap was constructed by Mr J. Mumford and set by Mr T. Dunstan, who baited it with a rabbit. It is suggested that a concerted effort would, as shown by the number of eels caught in one trap m one night, go a long way towards clearing the river of a menace to young trout. VISIT OF GRAND MASTER A letter was received at a meeting of the Waimate Orange Lodge from the Grand Lodge regarding the visit of the Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Dominion to Waimate Lodges on December 1. The Lodge was raised to the Sublime Degree of the Royal Arch Purple, and one brother was initiated. WOMEN’S TEMPERANCE UNION Officers elected at the annual meeting of the Waimate branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union were: President, Miss S. Hayman; vicepresidents, Mrs W. Buckett, Mrs Lumsden and Mrs E. Earnshaw; secretary, Miss P. Tooley; treasurer, Mrs Simpson; cradle roll superintendents. Mrs J. Johns and Mrs Hoare; white ribbon superintendent, Mrs Tooley; birthday league, Mrs Hobbs; ten convenor, Mrs Lumsden. PERSONAL Mrs E. B. Fraser and Mrs A. Dyer organised a dance at the Golf Club pavilion. Prior to the dance Mrs H. B. L. Johnstone entertained friends at a buffet dinner. Mr L. Sales, of the staff of the Waimate Post Office, has received notice of his transfer to Picton. Mr T. Stevens has returned to Wal-

mate after spending a holiday in Wellington. Miss Joyce Ford, Orari Bridge, is visiting Willowbridge as the guest of Mrs Bruce. Mr A. Jacobs, who is in camp at Trentham, is spending a few days in Waimate with his parents, Mr and Mrs S. Jacobs. Mrs D. Taylor, Greymouth, and her two daughters, are spending a holiday in Waimate. They are the guests of Mrs Ross, Opie Street. Dr. Fred Borrie and Miss Alice Borrie (Dunedin) are the guests of Mrs R. G. Borrie, Glenavy. Mrs V. Cartwright, Rhoborough Downs, Mackenzie Country, is visiting Mrs R. G. Borrie, Glenavy. Miss Alexander, who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned to Glenavy. Mr and Mrs J. G. Hamilton, of Glenavy, left yesterday on a motor tour of North Canterbury and Marlborough. Mr J. R. Patrick (Willowbridge) was judge of Clydesdales (male section) at the Oamaru Show, Mr W. Smith (Willowbridge) being the judge of females. Mr D. Borrie (Waimate) was judge of fat sheep.