THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18235, 20 November 1924, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

JOTTINGS FOR FARMERS.

At the Waimate Show Mr It. J. Low, of Methvon, practically scooped the pool in Border Leioesters, •winning the 50 guinea cup for most points. There were 97 entries.

OHOKA. Tennis is now in full suing, and as the dub has had a considerable increase of membership, the new court is to be laid down at once, 'jfie match against a Kaiapoi team has been fixed for Saturday, when the club will be represented by Mrs Keetley, Misses H. Newton, E. King, N. Newton, Messrs W. C. Kectley, A. W. Newton, J. F. Moir. and L. F. Foote. The building given by the Domain Board from the old Mandeville racecourse, as a ladies' pavilion, is now ready-for removal v and should be in position before the end of the week. -

"Work has commenced on the Domain in preparation for the annual sports on New Year's Day, and the new fence surrounding.the track should much improve the appearance of the ground when erected.

BANGIORA. The first concert of the fourth season of the Rangiora Male Voice Choir was held in the Institute Hall last night. In spite of the unfavourable weather there was a <;ood attendance. Mr C. It. "Williamson, of Christchurch, was'the vocalist for the evening, and Mr Arthur Gordon violinist, Miss "Winifred Jordan solo pianist, and Mrs 0. E. Bell accompanist. The programme was as follows:—Song, "Rolling Down to Rio" : instrumental, trio, Mrs A. MoKen/.ie, Messrs It. J. Logan, and G. Gibbs-Jordan ; song, "At Dawning" (Cadmanl, Mr 0. R. Williamson; quartette. "The "Wedding of Shon McLean" (Patterson), Messrs C. E. Bell, A. Lockhart, C. Keir, and W. Barwick; violin solo, "Romanza Andaluza" (Sarasate) ,Mr Arthur Gordon; double quartette, "An Evening Lullaby" (Shaw); piano solo, "Hhapsodie No. t>" (Liszt), Miss Winifred Gibbs-Jor-rlan ; part song, "To the Death" (Canon Wheeler); part song, . "The Chapel" (Krentzer); instrumental trio, "Gavotte" (Elliot); sonc, "Night" (Landon Ronald), by Mr C. R. Williamson; part song, "In the Heaven" (Otto); violin solo, "Prrpludium and Allegro" (Pug-nani-Kreislerl, Mr Arthur Gordon; quartette, "The Frog" (Newton), members of tho choir; piano, solo. Miss Winifred Jordan; part song, "The Anvil" (Adolphe Adams).

KAIAPOI. There was a good gathering of members of the Trafalgar Lodge. U.A.0.D., on Tuesday evening. A.D. Bro. E. M. Warren conducted the meeting, which was stated to hare been the best-at-tended for twenty years. Routine business was transacted, and then Bro. Warren welcomed the A.D. and members of the Ivy of 'Linwood; Lodge. Seven new members were initiated into the Order. The initiation ceremony was carried out by the visiting brethren, A.D. Bro: Ironside taking, the chair. After the Lodge closed a pleasant even-, ing, taking the form of a social gathering, was, held.' Bro. E. Monk, supported by Bros. A. Pearce. and Warren, proposed the toast of "The : Ivy of Linwood Lodge." Each speaker complimented the visiting- brethren on' the performance of their respective duties during the initiation ceremony. In responding, A.D. Bro. Ironside thanked those present for the welcome given to the members of his Lodge, and expressed a hope that' the younger members of the Trafalgar Lodge would benefit as a result of their visit. Bro. Luxton also congratuhited i the Trafalgar Lodge on its' large increase in membership during the past .year. Bro. Tonkins said he had attended the.'Trafalgar Lodge on many; previous occasions, and on his entry-into 'the .Lodge room that evening he. was -surprised to see so many new faces, practically all of whom were young men. He urged members, particularly new members,' to take a: keen interest in the business of their Lodge 5 and attend meetings as frequently as possible. During the evening several members contributed musical items, and a very pleasant function was brought to a close shortly after 11 p.m. Three new members are to come up for initiation at next Lodge meeting, and officers will also be.elected for the ensuing year.

LE BON'S BAY. The weather has been warm with an occasional shower. As things are at present, the cocksfoot harvest promises to be'vciy good, especially when one takes into. consideration the small harvest of last year, which, was very early owing to the exceptionally dry season. The monthly meeting of the directors of the dairy factory was-held.-recently, there being present: Messrs P. Barnett (chairman), A. "Williams (secretary). TV. McKay, B. Barker, 11. O'Connor, and TV Mcintosh. The final payment on last year's butter-fat . had been naid. taking the total to Is 6d. It was resolved'""to make a progress payment of Is per lb butter-fat for the months of September and October. This would absorb'£B9s 16s. The amount of butter-fat for these two months is 17,9161b, an increase of over L'OOOIb ovf.r the same period last year. Three cans of cream are sent away veeUlv to Barry's Bav factory, and the arrangement is found to be satisfactory in cverv way. Mr TV. Franklin, of Opawa. was the guest of Mr P. Barnctt for the weekend.

BURNHAM. Tho weather during the last few days has been most. suitable for farming operations, and the pastures are looking at their best. Oat crops will be ready for the binder about the beginning of December. The'"monthly meeting of the School Committee was held last Monday. Present: Messrs C. Storie (chairman), H. Lewis, W. T. Popple, and AV. Shaw. The schoolmistress reported the average attendance to be 30.7 out of a roll number of 36, several children being away on account of colds. Mr Popple was appointed visiting member for tlie ensuing month. The net proceeds of the concert were £5 15s, which amount was voted to the prize and picnic fund. Correspondence was received from the Education Board regarding subsidy for the school library. Various arrangements were made for the annual picnic to New Brighton. Mr T. Alexander tendered his resignation from tho committee on account of taking ut> duties at Lake Coleridge. Mr*C. Storio' had the pleasure of seeing a swarm of bees enter an empty hive in his garden. It would be interesting to know how many farmers have exncricnced this novelty, thus obviating the trouble of shaking the swarm into a box prior to nutting in a hive as is the usual custom.

SHEFFIELD. Attractive bargains for adults are being offered at the Presbyterian bazaar in the Sheffield Hall to-morrow. Ladies have been active in _ working tor their different stalls—plain work, fancy work, nrodiiee. (flower?, cakes, etc. Children will find sneeial attractions in Christmas tree, bran-tub, ice-cream parlour, sweets stall, etc. There is no charge for admission.

RAKAIA. There was a good attendance of Eakau residents in the Library on Mondav evening to.discuss the ad visa-, bilitv of reviving the Rakaia Amateur Swimming Club. . Mr Oliver, who convened the meeting, stated that in years gone by the Rakaia Club had been.one of 'the"most' successful in the county, but of late years very little interest had been taken in swimming. As there was a good pond available he thought an effort should be made to revn-> swimming. There was a balance of £4 16s. 8d and trophies valued nt £.o to the credit of the old club- Mr R. Breach was voted to the chair, and it wa3 decided to carry on the old club. The following officers were elected:Patron, Mr J, Connolly; president, Mr L. Cordncr; vice-presidents. Hon. Sir R. Hcaton Rhodes, M.P;, Messrs G. Tatterson, C. Shannon. E. Fox, G. Cromie, H. Cromie, B. MeNamara, G. S. Hardv, W. Black, and Mcsdamcs J; ox and Glasse; captain, Mr A. Oliver; vicecaptain, Mr J. Baxter; secretary. MrL. Alexander; treasurer, Mr A. Oliver; committee, Mrs S. F. Breach, Misses K. Stewart and A. Edgington, Messrs G. Pluck, \V. Cromie, G. Edgington, 0. Hopwood, S. Connolly, C. Evison and A. Shannon. Subscriptions, were fixed at 2s 6d, school children free. It was decided to hold the opening clay on December 6th. It was resolved to forward a resolution to the Domain Board asking that the building of the ladies' dressing shed be proceeded with as soon as possible. The committee decided to meet on Saturday evening to draw up a programme of local events for the opening day.

PENDARVES. Tickets havo been in circulation for .1 considerable time for a social ana dunce to be held \rv the School Committee. The proceeds will be in aid or the prize fund. HINDS. The Hinds Branch of the Plunke-b Society hold its annual concert m the hall on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance. The Rev. KMcGullv fare a, brief sketch of the history'of \he society «nd commended it for'the valuable work it was doing. He then introduced Mrs Roffey and a party from Tinwald,' who gave an' excellent interpretation of "Cinderella;, which' was thoroughly enjoyed. Miss K. Bennett acted as pianist. The Rev. J. Hay proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Roffey *and her party, the ladies who had helped, and the doorkeeper. Supjier was then handed round. A dance followed to musio gratuitously supplied bv -Miss Hampton, Mr McOarte'n. Mr "and Mrs D. T. Paterson. The/duties of M.C. were carried out hy Mr F. Hill.

METHVEN. A meeting of the committee of the Methven Caledonian Society was held on Tuesday evening. Mr Kenneth Aitken presided,'and there were also present T Messrs L.. Burrows, J. Temple, \las. Mauger, W. J. Cooksley, L. Dore, J. T. Goodwin, W. J. Bennett, Jas. Cook, J. Stenhen, W. P. Cosgriff, H. Reid, M. A. Stone, and W. J: Owen ("non. secretary). Apologies for absence were received' from -Messrs T. S. Harrison,. J. R. Dal ton, G. Dalton, A. J. Wilson,, and C J. Crooks. The following ne,v members were elected: Messrs J. E. Oa.rr, W.. Mahood, H. Hekopa, 11. L. Thompson, and. Henry.- AJetterijwas received from the Mt. Hu;fct Road i Board granting the : use of _the grader for making a track, and askinofwheri it Would bo requircd. It' was decided to leave this matter in the hands of Mr Mauger. The secretary of the Amateur Athletic, Association wrote advising that the amateur events on the prdgrammo had been approved. It was suggested that if amateur cycling events were added to the . programme they'would he well supported. It was decided to leave the programme as at present. It was decided to engage the Christchurch Caledonian Society's Pipe Band for sports day. The Methven Racing Club wrote advising that the Society had been granted the use_ of the racecourse for the sports, subject to certain conditions. The secretary or the Canterbury Pipers' and Dancers' Association wrote advising that the programme of piping and dancing # as submitted had been approved subject to minor alterations; also pointing out that it was necessary that all pipers and dancers should lie registered with the Association. The District Traffic Manager, New- Zealand Railways, wrote advising the conditions on which a special excursion train would lie run and that a guarantee of £62 10s was required. After considerable discussion, it v. as decided to arrange for the excursion train, and to guarantee the amount required. Mr J. A..Davidson submitted an offer for the sole rights for luncheon and afternoon _ tea booths, also ice cream and soft drinks stalls. It was decided to accept the offer and the conditions stipulated. The date of the closing of nominations was altered from January sth to December ootli The secretary renorted that.new regulations, with rjgard to wrestling contents were in operation, and it aves decided to annlv for a permit to hold the two wrestling events. The president renorted that he had interviewed the Methven Picture Co. with reference to allowing the Society tho use of the liall on snorts night. The company submitted a very reasonable offer and it was decided to accept it with tnanlcs. It was decided that the president s cup to he held bv the school providing the winners of the schools' relay race should be won three times, not necessarily in succession, before becoming the pronertv of the holders. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs M. A. Stone, H. Reid. Jas. Cook, W. P. Cosgriff, and W. J. Cooksley, was appointed to make arrangements Xor the concert on January 10th.