GERALDINE OATS FOR SEED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21646, 6 May 1940, Page 4

GERALDINE OATS FOR SEED

Good Lines Hard To

Procure

Certification Wanted The fact that farmers were finding it difficult to procure good lines of seed oats was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Geraldine branch of the Farmers' Union on Friday night and it w’as agreed to forward a remit to the provincial executive asking the Agricultural Department to take up the matter of the certification of oats for seed.

Mr C. W. Lynn said all realised the good work that had been carried out by the Department in the research work of the certification of other seeds but nothing had been done so far about oats. It was impossible to buy a good line of oats, he said. The provincial secretary (Mr A. B Struthers) forwarded a copy of a letter from the Wheat Committee (Christchurch) in reply to representations from the Executive regarding pollard supplies. The letter stated that the sudden shortage in Australia due partly to drought conditions and to mills working short time, supplies ot pollard in New Zealand had been very short indeed. In view of this, early steps had been taken to ensure the poultry industry was protected because this industry had no alternative feeding. The pig industry had an alternative feeding with barley imported into the North Island and it was assured that the pig industry in the South Island would secure plentiful supplies of other feeds so that it would be unnecessary to import barley into the South Island. The letter continued that the matter had been taken up with the Agricultural Department and the Internal Marketing Department in conjunction with the Canterbury Pig Council in endeavours to have barley imported into the South Island, but so far nothing had eventuated. The Australian position was now easing and 1050 tons of Australian pollard for shipment had been bought.

Mr S. Muff said pollard was procurable only for poultry now and it was necessary for the pig industry to have barley as a substitute. It was agreed to write to the Minister of Agriculture (Hon. Lee Martin) asking if a shipment of bailey could not be diverted to the South Island. Three committees, one for the dairyman, one for the sheepman and one for the agriculturist were set up as follows on the suggestion of the president (Mr W. S. Crotty): Dairy committee, Messrs S. Muff, G. Bailey and Mattinson; sheep committee. Messrs C. W. Lynn, J. A. Wooding and J. Crotty; agricultural committee, Messrs R. A. Bruce, J. Sheed and W. H. Morris. The chairman said that any problems concerning these industries could be referred to the committees concerned. It w r as agreed to forward a telegram to the Minister of Agriculture for rebates on the railage on stock and fodder, such rebates to be applicable only to genuine farmers. It was also agreed to write to the Minister of Lands (Hon. F. Langstone) asking him to enlarge upon his statement made at Tekapo suggesting that fine wools should receive a higher price and if the branch was to understand from this statement that the appraisement price of coarse wools will be reduced.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT ORARI BRIDGE An enjoyable tournament held on the Orari Bridge courts on Saturday afternoon opened the basketball season in the Geraldine district. The president of the Orari Bridge Club <M’s B Quigley) extended a welcome- to the large number present and expressed the hope that the new Geraldine competition would be a great success. Five games were played with Mrs W. R. Lapsley and Miss Sylvia Powell acting as referees. Results were as follows: Waihi (Geraldine) 8 beat Orari Bridge 2; Woodbury 7 beat Peel Forest 0; Waihi 3 beat Peel Forest 2; Orari Bridge 7 beat Woodbury 3 and Waihi 5 beat Woodbury 0.

The Rangitata Club held its opening of season on Saturday when a match was played with the Rangitata Miniature Rifle Club. A strenuous game resulted in a win for the Rifle Club by 14 goals to 5. Miss Fleming was referee.

A good deal of interest is being taken in the formation of the new Geraldine Basketball Sub-Association, z and endeavours are being made by the Geraldine Old Girls' Club to raise sufficient players to field a team in the new competition.

Players in the Orari district are also taking an interest in the new competition and a meeting to consider the formation of a club will be held in Orari on Thursday evening. Officers were elected as follows at the annual meeting of the Peel Forest Club: Patron, Commander G. Dennistoun; president, Mrs L. F. Heney; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. Allen and L. F. Reid; committee. Misses Edith Reid (captain). R. Heney (secretary and treasurer), Mabel Beaven, M. Simpson and M. Foden.

GOLF

The best cards returned in a Canadian foursome played on the Geraldine Golf Club’s links on Saturday afternoon were as follows: G. N. Feilden and M. T. Houlihan 84 15 69

PERSONAL Dr. L. Carrington Mail, president of the Geraldine Returned Soldiers’ Association has returned from Wellington where he attended the Dominion conference of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Asscoiation.

Mr E. Cholerton, optical specialist, proprietor of “Procter’s,” will be visiting Geraldine personally on Wednesday, May 15. when he may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, chemist, ’phone 61

CAVE

RED ( ROSS

At the annual meeting of the Ca - e sub-Centre of the Red Cross Society Mrs Tweedy, president of the Timaru Centre, took the chair for the afternoon.

The balance sheet showed a credit of more than £l5. and it was decided to send £l2 to the Timaru Centre for running expenses.

Mrs Tweedy offered congratulations to the Cave and Canning ton districts on their effort in raising more than £5O in a short time and said the Timaru Centre greatly appreciated theii effort. Mrs Tweedy explained workings of headquarters and the difficulties under which they «»ere working. At present as regards work for the depot there was little required to be done, for which they should be thankful, but she stressed the need to double the membership and be ready in case of emergency.

The appeal for sick, wounded and distress funds in which the Red Cross are asked to act as agents, it was decided to make a house to house appeal between May 12 and June 1.

A contribution caijie from the Ma Waro birthday party. Miss Ziesler, secretary of the Timaru Centre, had view some beautifully made R 1 Cross garments. Votes of thanks were passed to Dr Paterson, who examined the First Aid Class, to Mrs Atchley and Miss Washbourne, to Mrs Jones and Mrs Sams who supervised. Home nursing certificates were preented by Mrs Tweedy as follows: Mary Gillingham. Molly Honeywell. Greta Ryan. Kathleen Ryan, Doris Chant, Mavis Clark, Marian Chisholm, Marie Connelly. Mice Fairbanks. Helen McKernie, Eileen Scott, Jean Campbell. Mrs Knubley, Mrs R ? ’ , Mrs Hogg. Mrs McPherson. Mrs Evans. Mrs Malthus. Mrs J. Little and Mrs Squire. First Aid Certificates were presented by Mrs Blair to:—Mrs Rich. Helen McKenzie, Marie Connelly, Marian Chisholm. Mary Gillingham. Alice Fairbanks, Doris Chant.

The committee elected for the ensuing year were:—President. Mrs A. E. Kerr; chairwoman, Mrs G. G. Rich; treasurer. Mrs O. Jones; secretai Mrs Cameron; Cannington representative, Miss M. McPherson; Ma Waro representative. Mrs Knubley. and Mrs Hart, Mrs Eagle. Mrs . Little, Mrs Sams and Miss Hawthorne. DRAMA CLUB At the annual meeting of the Cave Drama Club Mr B. H. Howell presided. He reviewed the year’s work and thanked all members for their support. The balance sheet showed a credit. In view of the members being cattered and the difficulty of getting together to rehearse plays, it was decided that this year the members would keep in touch by play-reading. The following committee was elected:—President, Mr B. H. Howell; secretary and treasurer, Mrs Cameron; committee, Mesdames W. Little, O. Jones. M. E. Eagle. G. G. Rich, Misses M. Scott E. Chant, D. Chant. Messrs D. Cameron, A. E. Gillingham and M. E. Eagle.

J. J McGuigan and J. Roberts 88 19 69 C. F. Andrews and J. E. Wood 92 23 69 W. South and D. C. Williamson 94 22 72 E. P. Bennett and A. L. Brenton 91 17 74 A. Mackay and W. Wetbb F. W. Bean and W. H. 91 17 74 Kirk 96 22 74 H. Bell and H. Lapthorne 104 30 74