SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 20052, 18 December 1928, Page 14

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

, _ — . — -+— [Tkou Ouk Correspondent.]' BALCLUTHA School Sports.—The inaugural meeting under tho auspices of the recentlyformed South Otago Stato Primary Schools’ Association took place at Jialclufcha on Friday, and proved most successful. Unfortunately tho weather was not too good, a heavy drizzling rain falling in tho morning. Tho afternoon, however, turned out better, iho attendance was very fair, but nothing like what it would have been had tho weather been line. Altogether 1300 competitors, representing some fourteen schools, took part, and tho entries wore over 500. Owing to the heavy track no fast times were recorded, but nevertheless some very good performances were put up. Tho arrangements wore excellent, and the programme of about forty events was got off without a hitch. Tho committee is to bo congratulated on this initial oll'ort, and the prospects are now that a start has been made that the sports will prove a source of great interest to South Otago schools and the public generally. The shield for most points in championship events was won by Balclutha with 87 points, Milton being next with 70 points, Kaitangata School scored 40 points, Bcnliar 11, Warepa 8, Owaka Valley It, and Stirling 2. The shield was presented to the association by the Amateur Athletic Association _of Dunedin, and the association’s action is much appreciated. Several members of the Otago Schools Sports Association were present, and nave valuable assistance. High School Break-up.—The “breakup” ceremony took place at the South Otago High School on Friday. The function took the lorm of an “afternoon,” held in tho assembly room. The attendance was good, and tbe_ function passed off successfully. No prizes were awarded at the school, but a. dux medal is presented. This was won by Alan T. Hogg this year, and was presented to him by Air 1). Marshall, chairman of the High School Hoard of Governors. Last year’s dux medal, won by Linda Sutherland, was also presented by the chairman. The school will re-open on Monday, February 4. Horticultural Society.—The annual meeting of the Balclutha Horticultural Society was hold on Thursday, Air A. It. Allan presiding. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £‘so 17s (id, which, although n little less than last year’s, was considered very satislaciory. During tho year autumn and spring shows wore held, and were highly successful from a horticultural point of view. Tho following office-bearers wore elected:— President, Air A. It. Allan- vice-presi-dent, Air It. It. origor; secretary, Air G. Clinch; controller, Air C. E. Naish; committee—Alessrs A. L. Shepard, G.‘ Guest, It. APLinfnck. D. AI. Henderson, A. Rooney, E. Naish, .1. Sinclair, J. T. Sinclair, Alesdamos J. I). Landils, j. Tt. Mitchell, Jas, Guest. Cricket. —On Thursday a cricket match was played between Core and South Otago High Schools at Balclutha. The weather was anything but favourable, but an enjoyable game took place. The South Otago boys proved too good for tho visitors, and won on tho first innings by 48 runs to 39 runs. In a second innings the local boys lost six wickets for 74 runs, and when stumps were drawn Goro had lost throe wickets for 22 runs. Presbytery—At a meeting of tho Clutha Presbytery it was arranged that tho induction of Rev, F. AUDonald to tho charge of Kaitangata Presbyterian Church take place on February 7, Rev. A. V. G. Chandler to preside and induct, and Rev. H. H. Barton to address the minister and congregation. Herd Tests.—Returns of the Southland Herd Testing Association for November just to hand show that in the South Otago group 1,044 cows belonging to 30 herds were under test. Tho averages were:—Pounds milk, 1.049; test, 3.5; pounds butter-fat, 37,23. In the association tho number of cows under tost was 9,110, comprising 304 herds. This is an increase of 3,121 cows over the October figures. The outstanding cow for November produced 1171 b of butter-fat. Weather conditions on Saturday were excellent for all outdoor sports, a distinct contrast to the conditions prevailing during the week. At Balclutha tho Stirling and Balclutha Bowling Clubs tried conclusions, the result being a win for tho homo team by tho narrow margin- of 5 points. Tho green was m very fair order, but tho i wind made play somewhat “ tricky ” on one hand. Two Balclutha rinks were up and tho third well down. On Saturday a cricket match Clutha Valley v. Clutha was played on tho Balclutha ground, and resulted in a substantial win for tho visitors by 202 runs to 48 runs. Alarshall (15), Findlater (10), and Bell (10) were tho only Clutha batsmen to reach double figures. Buttar (five for 27) was bowling welt. For tho winners Smith (71) and Duif (45) batted well, while others to reach double figures wore Wilson (19), Hanna (19), and Buttar (15). Earring (six for 43) was Clutha’smost successful howler. Playing at Milburn the Stirling team was defeated by tho local team by 116 runs to 15 runs. Only threo of the visitors scored, being unable to make a stand against the bowling of Anicich (five for 4) and Kano (four for 9). For Alilburn Kane, sen. (42), Collings (22). and Kane, jnn., (IS) batted well. Barron, (five for 30) was tho most successful bonder for Stirling. The Waiwera and Owaka teams tried conclusions at Owaka, and a very interesting game resulted in a win for tho homo team by three wickets and three runs. Waiwera made tho creditable total of 199 runs, to which tho chief contributors were Sutherland 39, Nicol 32, Anderson 20, Honliston 25. Four others reached double figures. Gray and Alloo were tho most successful 'howlers for Owaka- Owaka raado 202 for tho loss of seven wickets. 11. C. Alloo made his first appearance in South Otago cricket this season, and contributed 138 to the winners’ score. Angus (18) was next highest. Anderson and Nichol wore tho most successful howlers. As a result of Saturday s matches Owaka and Freezer are now level in shield points in the southern division, while Clutha Valley and Waiwera are each 2 points behind, so that tho position is now most interesting. _ In the north division Alilburn team is in the leading position. . Stirling Dairy Factory is working in full swing just now, and the daily output is the highest in the history of the factory, being at the present time 2} tons per day. Twelve men are employed, and the prospects are ihat the factory will have a record season. After particularly disagreeable weather all week, Saturday afternoon a.nd yesterday were beautiful and summery, with the result that seaside resorts ■were well patronised, many taking the opportunity to visit Kaka Point and piepare their cribs for the forthcoming holidays. The school breaks up on Tuesday. MILTON The monthly meeting of the Alilton branch of the Farmers’ Union was held in St. John’s Hall on Thursday night last. There was an unusually large attendance of members and invited friends present. Air D. M‘Gregor presided. A special feature of the evening was a concert. Local artists were supported by Taylor’s Band, which played the accompaniments and many independent selected items. Amongst the performers were Air N. Roberts, Mrs Newbigging, Air J. R- Taylor, Air C. Clark, Miss Clark, and Mr C. M'Growther. During an interval opportunity was taken to make the presentation of a gold watch, chain, and inscribed pendant to Mr D- Al'Grcgor Jtejd* jrhq recently left the district

where lie lias been farming for some years. Mr Held has always taken an active, prominent part in all things relating to the Farmers’ Union. At present ho is the provincial president. ]n handing the gift to Mr Reid, the Chairman made laudatory reference to the active work of the recipient. On behalf of the branch he expressed the hope that the leaving of Milton district would not moan severance from the nilioii. Mr •James Lockhart, Mr It. Grant, Mr C. R. Shcat, and Mr A. Tweed also spoke in terms cf praise of Air Reid’s valuable services, and wished Air and Airs Reid every success in their new sphere. ■ Airs, C. R. Shcat presented Airs Reid with a ladies’ companion, on behalf of the Women’s Division, of which Mrs Reid had been a. member since its inception. Air Reid, in his acknowledgments of the gifts, said, he could not adequately thank them for their kindness. It had always been a. pleasure for him to do what he could for the union. H© hoped the union would continue to flourish, and ultimately secure for the farmers a fairer reward for their labours than at present. Supper was provided, and dancing was indulged in to music provided by Taylor’s Band until midnight. The singing of the National Anthem and ‘ Aiild Lang Syne ’ terminated a most enjoyable social evening. Lawn Tennis. —After a week of drizzling rain Saturday’s weather proved to he ideal for outside sports. Clinton’s senior Tennis Club journeyed to Alilton for a trial of strength and skill with the local senior club. Clinton were badly beaten. Out of sixteen sets Alilton won fourteen to Clinton’s two. Tlla result was: Alilton, 120 games; .Clinton, CO’