THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18237, 22 November 1924, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

METROPOLITAN SHOW.

AWARDS OF POINTS PRIZES.

The following awards of points prizes have been made in connexion with tho Canterbury A. and P. Association's recent Metropolitan Show: —

Mr S£. Or bell's special prizo for exhibitor gaining most points for Border Leicester hoggets in tho wool—E. J. Anderson 19 points, R. J, Low 12 points. t Messrs Kempthorne, Prcsser Co.*s .Z. Drug Co., Ltd. one ton of superphosphate for tho exhibitor gaining most points in the Lincoln section—>,.Z. and Australian Land Ltd. 6G, Canterbury (N.Zi.'l Seed Co., Ltd. 23. . Mr Jqs. (vice-president) ■£> 5s for exhibitor gaining most pointe in tho Southdown section—H. J. Andrew 41, Cantex'buiy Agricultural Collego 31. The Jas. Littlo Memorial Cup for exhibitor gaining most points in the Corriedaio section with sheer* of his own breeding Leonard "White 27", 11. T. Littlo 20, >-ew Zealand and Australian Land Co., Ltd. 26. Tho Xc\v Zealand Corricdale Shccpbrecdeis Association challongo cup for the most points in Corrieaale rams and ewes —Rams: Leonaau Whito 27, J. A. Johnstone 19. Ewes: ~eaJand und Australian Land Co-, jjtd. H. T. Litt'.o 21. . .. The Eclipse challongo cup, given uv tee Xetv Zealand Refrigerating Co., Ltd., i° r most points in fat Bheep and fat The following are the points to " ale J?,° points to come cannot »ff"C't result)—A. Greenwood 07 (won outright}, Jos. Lroolss The llurphy memorial silver cup, loi ' tua exhibitor gaining moat points in the Ayrshire cattle section—John Parlane 00, OMorgan Williams 19. „ , . Gold medal given by the New _ Zealand Fricsian Association for the exhibitor gaming most pcints in the Friesia.ii section Jerome McAnulty 15, G. H. Hassall 14. The Seaton Kyle memorial chal.ongo cup, for the exhibitor gaining most points ' 1 ' ponies It bands, and under, ill acetous - and 29 competing together —H. S. S., 2-3. " The Peteieons Diamond Jubilee shield, for tiio champion pony 14 hands or ™ nc £ii 1 sections 23 and 23 H. S. 5. Kyle -y Silver challenge cup given l:y Mr Ij.. ■ and Miss J. E. Storry for the exhibitor gamin" most prints in tho wool sccticn-Jas. Stevenson 18, Thos. Stevenson 1-.

JOTTINGS FOR FARMERS.

The Blenheim branch of the Farmers Union passed a resolution recommending members to pay the same into c harvest wages as last an hour and found.

It was stated at a meeting of tho Blenheim branch of tho Farmers' Union yesterday (telegraphs our correspondent) that tho recent heavy rutins aad the cold snap experienced thro-gghoii ' Marlborough liad put stock, back fortnight or three -weeks, so that tliero wore not offering at present tho J' l ™" l>er of fat lambs and sheep which wwu have been available at this tune or tno year under normal conditions. In i<--feronco to representations that were being made to the New Zealand Refrigerating Co. to open the Pic ton I' renins; Works early n«xt month, tho president (Mr "W. Smith) said his own opinion, after making enquiries, w<is that there was not sufficient fat stock available at present to justify the opening of the works before the holidays. Other members agreed with that view, and a motion was carried to that effect. It was suggested that it would bo advisable for tho company to make up its mind ,n. year in advance as to the date on which tho works would bo opened, so that farmers could be prepared with their fat stock, but it -was pouted out that the whole matter of when tho freezing works should open depended absolutely on the season, and while it might be possible to open the works early one year, tho in tho following year might be quite different.

ohoka. There was a good attendance at tho half-yearly meeting of tho Loyal Ohoka Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., on Thursday evening. N.G. Bro. E. Howard presided, and amongst those present were tho Ashley district officers and visitor from the Rangiora Lodge, who received , a warm weloome. The election of officers for the enening torm resulted as follows:—N.G., Bro. W. E. Dulzell; V.G., Sister J. Howard; 8.5., Sistor G. Howard; supporters to N.G., Bros. N. Atkinson and C. Loveday; supporters to V.G., Sister E. Oook suid Bro. H. Henderson; Warden. Bro. L. P. Quinn; Guardian, Bro. T. H. Lewis. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring 1.P.N.G., Bro. T. Harkness, for lus services, and it was resolved that his nam© should bo placed on the merit board, that he receive a. framed certificate of merit, and that ho be recommended for the purple degree. A pleasing little ceremony took place when P.G. Bro. H. Dickhoff., on behalf of the members, made a presentation of a Past Grand's jewel to Bro. J. A". Ivory in recognition of his services to tho lodge, t<> which eulogistic reference was made. Bro. I't 'v briefly responded and thanked the members' for their. kindly thought. Tho loyal and fraternal tonsts were honoured, D.G.M. Bro. J. A. Ivory and P.D.G.M. Bro. C. W. Bell responding to that of I'lG district officers, while the visitors also responded. P.D.G.M. Bro. M. Barrell proposed the toast of "The Ohoka Lodge," and tin's was responded to by the N.G. ft was decided to nominate P.G. Bro. H. Dickhoff for the office of Dejjuty District G.M. During an interval in the business snugs were contributed by Bros. C. W. Bell and G. Ridout, and afterwards the visitors were entertained at supper. It is worthy of note that Sisters J. and G. Howard, who were amongst the first four lady members t.r join the Manchester Unity in the Ashley d' s " trict, are ftlso the first ladies to hold office in any lodge in the district.

HORNBY-ISLINGTON. A very enjoyable party was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Bainbridge, Hornby. Musical items and dancing were indulged in until 'midnight. Among those present were:— Mesdames Bainbridge, Muir, Mcßrydc, M. Greig, Davis, Murdock, Neil son, R. Lodge, Stace, Gabbatis, W. Greig, Messrs Muir, Bainbridge, A. Greig, Mcßryde, A. Still, E. Still, "W. Kent, A. McTainsh, G. "VVindle, C. Lennox, D. Lennox, R. Lodge, G. Greig, T. Hunter. Mr J. Rountree, of Islington, who has been employed for many years at the New Zealand Refrigerating Company's works, has resigned from his position as foreman shepherd, and taken up residence in Spreydon. During Mr Rountree's residence in the district he was connected with St. David's .Presbyterian Church, Hornby, and was a very energetic member of the Management Committee of the church. . After the service on Sunday evening "the Rev. J. S. Reid, on behalf of the committee and congregation, presented Mr and Mrs Rountree wl ~ a cake-stand, as a token of the regard in which they were held. It was Mr Rountree 's valuable assistance which made it possible for St. David's to open a new Sunday school m the Sociburn district, and Mr Beid, behalt of tho people now connected with thai organisation, further presented Mr Eountrea with a fountain penMr J. Sinclair, who for four yeara has acted as homo_ for bt David's Presbyterian Church, left tfew Zealand a few months ago for the Jnited States, intending to finish his Geological studies at Princeton Seminary. Unfortunately, he had a severe nervous breakdown on his arnval at Princeton, and was compelled to fore--20 his original intention. He u now ioumeving back to New Zealand, and is expected to arrive caily next month.

AKAROA. The complimentary farewell social gathering to Mr and Mrs T. Lewitt, that had been liied for last "Wednesday evening, was postponed on 3cco^ the inclement weather. Mr and Mrs Lewitt and family are leaving for Woodend towards "the end of next week.

10 excessively heavy rain in the ! e the week made a total of fc.-o inches for the month'so far. Tho fall for Novfmber of last year was only ,92 inches. During the past six weeks copious rains on several occasions have ensured an abundant supply of feed right through the summer. It is a common sight to sec dairy stock grazing knee-deep amongst succulent and luxuriant pastures. A spell of bright, sunny weather would now be welcomed to harden up the feed.

LEESTON. A well-attended cuciiro tournament and _ dance. in support, of tho Leeston. candidate in the Anglican Queen contost. was held on Thursday evening, rirjit prizes for euchre wore won by +v, ISS Johnston and Mr R. Mcllraith, the consolation prizes being awarded to Miss E. Free and Mr G. IT. Fletcher. Miss M. Jackman and Mr L. W. i rosser won the prize for a balloon ■naltz. Mi ss Alexander was the musicurn. and Mr T. Free tho M.C.

RA.KAIA. On Thursday, jn the Town Hall, tho annual parish fete in connexion with St. Mark's Church was held. Tiie weather, which was dull and threatening in the morning, improved during the day, and there was a large attendance of tho public in the afternoon and evening. Business throughout the day was brisk, and at the close most of the stalls were cleared. During the evening instrumental selections by McDonald's orchestra ■ were much appreciated. The ladies in charge of stalls were:—Mesdamcs Blakiston, McDougall, and McKcguev (work stall); Mesdamcs Hardv and Cordncr and Misses Clark and" Willis (sweets); Mesdamcs Black and Bchrncs (flowers); Mrs Crosslcy, Misses Thompson and Trevclla (ico creams); Messrs E. Jlapley and J. Craig (books); Mrs . Weaver, Misses Weaver and Mead . (toys); Mesdamcs Thompson, Breach, Crosslcy, Mead, and Kaan (luncheon and tea rooms); the Misses Harrison (Doric stall). Tho amounts realised at the various stalls were:—Work stall, £3O; luncheon, £lB 0s lOd; produce, £IG 15s sd; Doric, £ls Os Sd; ice cream, £.14 10s: flowers, £l3 3s id; sweets, £ll 13s 9|d; books, £4 9s; baskets, £4; toys, £l3 5s 7ld; sheep guessing, £4 Csj hoop-la, £4; auction, £1 17s 6d. A meeting of the committee of the Rakaia Public Library was held on Wednesday evening, Mr C. Shannon presiding. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr F. Hunt, who had been a member of tho committee, was passed, members standing. The secretary was instructed to procure a nunfber of new books. METHVEN. Mr and Mrs J. F. S'tono and Miss Stono left yesterday morning far a short Holiday visit to Auckland. Mr H. L. Thompson, late of Dalgety and to.'s Blenheim, staff, has been appointed to tlio staff of the firm's Methven agency a.nd commenced his new duties this W<jek. \