THE COUNTRY.
WAIATJ SHOW. Most point prizes at the Amuri Aand P. Show were won as follows : The Patriotic Memorial Challenge Cup for most points In cooking and home industries: Mrs Amer. The Lewis and Rogers Challenge Cup for most points in cookery and home industries: Mrs Amer. Mr H. T. Knight's Challenge Cup for most points in the sheep section: Leslie Hills Estate. Mr W. Harold Atkinson's Chnllenge Cup tor most rints in halfbreds and CorriedalesHoban. Mr E. P. H. Burburyjs Challenge Cup for most points m draught horses: T. S. and G. Ferguson. Tho Garden Challenge Cup for mo?t points in vegetables: G. W. Aldndgo. Most points in fat sheep: H. Sharpe. Most points in store sheep: Leslie Hills Estate. Most points in farm roots: R. Mercer. Most points in potatoes: K. Pettirew. Most points in fruit: A. H. Baker. OXFORD SHOW. The following are additional resultß in connexion with the Oxford Snow held last week. Most points: Draught "Horses, J. Wells; light horses, R. P. Meyers; cobs and ponies, R. Davis; fat sheep, J. W. Frizbell; store sheep, P H. Thompson; purebred sheep, W. J. Jenkins. Poultry, W. M. Dalley; grain and seed, Estate of tho late John Cross; roots, Rangiora High School; house and dairy, Mrs H. G. Cross; fruit, Mrs P. Fisher; flowers, Mrs A. Baxter; fancy work, Mrs W. F. Reynolds; art work, Mrs E. Alford. Dead weight guessing, fat millock; exact weight 8591b5; (1) J. Mehrtena, 860lbs; (2) G. G. Wells, 856ilbs. Jottings for Farmers. In Hemyok (Devon) market-place the boy and girl members of the local,calf club—the first of its kind in the British Isles—each received from tho United Dairies a fine young Shorthorn calf bred from cows which produce from 500 to 600 gallons of milk per head per annum. Started weeks ago on lines that have proved successful in Canada and the United States, membership of the club is confined to sons and daughters (aged from 14 to 18) of local farmers. A. boy of 17 presides at the meetings. During the ensuing twelvo months recognised authorities will give lectures, and the calves will bo regularly inspected, when expert advice will be given to their rearers. At the end of twelve months the calves will be sold, and whatever they realise over. their pre-sent-day value will be given to the members of the club, or they may take the calves at the figure at which they are valued to-day." OXFORD. The protracted dry weather and tho prevailing nor'-westers have had a bad effect on the district.. Feed is becomin very scarce, and farming activities are almost at a standstill. During the month of March, though rain fell on seven days, the total rainfall waa only 1.59 in.; and since the beginning of April there have, been two slight falls. Violent nor'-westers have obtained, doing considerable damage, especially by blowing over straw stacks, and scattering fruit. The apple yield in the district was very promising, but the tempest of Monday night' has left little fruit on the trees. The wind was one of the heaviest experienced for a long time. The monthly meeting of the Oxford Benevolent and Improvement League was held on M lay night, Mr R. F. Henderson presiding. Messrs W. H. Evans and C. E. Brown were nominated to- teats on the League. It was decided to gi*-o another benefit to Mr F. Frampton on April 23; and that the League control all picture entertainments whether ordinary or special. Dr. Bagley. gave notice to move at next meeting that the League contribute £SO to the North Conterbury Hospital and able Aid Board,.for. the benefit of'the Oxford Hospital. "/''■■ BELFAST. . The annual meeting of parishioners of St. David's, Belfast, was held on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance and the Vicar, Rev; N. Roberts, presided. The report and balance sheet which -were adopted, showed a very satisfactory year. The vicarage' account showed a debit balance of £3, but tho general account and the incidental account showed a credit balace of £4 3s 7d and £lO respectively. The offertories showed an increase, of £2l on last year. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr Rogers as auditor to the Ladies' Guild, who had been instrumental in raising the sum of £l4O by a sale of work, and to the Sunday School teachers. The following officers were elected: Bishops warden, Mr A. Johnson • people's warden; Mr F. Tob'eok; vestry, Messrs W. Allen, G. Brown, R. Belcher, J. Halligan, J. Johns, W. A. Nicholls, B. Richards, W. Wilsden, A. Merry and R. Huntington. RANGIORA. The dairymen notify that they have decided to supply milk only by coupon* This is necessary, owing to the high cost of delivery and the tact that they have to-pay cash' for their milk.' They also have decided to raise tho price during the winter months to 7d per quart. The committee formed last year for the purpose of conducting a card tournament among the various local bodies in Rangiora met on Wednesday night to make arrangements for tho carrying out of a similar tournament this year. It was deuided to commence the games on May 4th, and a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Chappeli, Miles, and Wilson, was appointed to make out the draw for the season, and the necessary arrangements for the first night. Mr J. Mues was re-elected secretary, and Mr Murray chairman. The monthly meeting of the Rangiora School Committee was held oh Wednesday, Mr H. A. Archdall presiding. The trustees of the North Canterbury Football Sub-Union wrote asking tor the return of the Junior Shield. It w is resolved to reply that if an assurance was given that the boundaries of the school districts were not interfered with the shield would be returned. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £8 3s 2d from the school picnic. The headmaster reported the roll number to be 360, with an average attendance for the quarter of 328. Mr Murray reported that he had received a very liberal response to his appeal for funds, to improve'the school grounds—he had collected £43, and two seats had been n-iven. It was resolved to send a letter of thanks to all those who had given donations. GLENTUNNEL. Harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Presbyterian Church, Glen- | tunnel, last Sunday. The Rev. J. J. Bates occupied the pulpit at both services. On Tuesday night a social f,ud -ale of produce was held in aid of the various church funds m the Oddfellows Flail This function is in future to take the place of the various appeals made throughout the year in aid of missions, orphanages, etc. 1 he chair was occupied by Mr Gilmour, in the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Mr Bates. The following programme was presented :_Pianoforte duets, Misses Gilmour, Miss Nelson and Miss Myra Rus- j sell; songs, Miss Barlow, Mr Nelson; i recitation, Miss Dons Luke; chorus. Sunday School scholars. The sale of produce was very successful,, and supper brought the evening to a close. HORORATA. The weather has been very boisterous for the past -few days in the Hororata , district, with rain and snow in the j back country. . , , , . Teams are busy preparing for wheat, of which a good area will be sown this j season. Rain would be welcome, as
some of the land in the district is getting too hard for ploughing. As a proof of the great autumn growth since the rain in February, some fanners have cut a second crop of oats off the same land. Feed is plentiful, and there are some good crops of turnips. The Hororata School children held their annual picnic at the Lake in the Hororata Domain. There was a good attendance, and an enjoyable day was spent in sports, games, etc. The Hororata Football Club played their first match of the season on Saturday, ' at Hororata, against Greendale, which resulted in a win for the visitors by 8 points to 5. Mr McHugh was referee. BAKAXA. On Tuesday Mr W. Brock, chief inspector, visited the Rakaia school to 6eo what arrangements could be made to obviate the present overcrowding. On Saturday afternoon Miss H. Packer and her pupils were "at home" in the Anglican Sunday school. _ A varied programme of pianoforte, violin, and vocal items was given and very well received. A collection was taken up in aid pf the Armenian Fund, and afternoon tea -was dispensed.
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