SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23702, 9 October 1940, Page 12

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

[PItOM Qua CoiIIIESI’OMDENT] PERSONAL. At Lbo conclusion of the monthly meeting of the JVliltou branch of tho Plunkefc Society members entertained Nurse Talbot at afternoon tea on tho occasion of her departure after having been relieving for five months. .Mrs James Gray, president, spoke in glowing terms of -Nurse Talbot’s work, and asked her to accept a small memento of her association with the Milton Committee. She also took the opportunity of extending a welcome to Nurse Marshall, and expressed the hope that she would enjoy her sojourn in the district. On tho occasion of tho coming of ago of their second daughter Margaret (Pat) Mr and Mrs John Aitkenhcad, of Paretni, entertained about 200 guests at a social evening in the Port Molyneux Hall on Saturday. The danco music was supplied by the Rhythm Boys. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Violet Rush and Mr Alan Marshall. Mr Basil Smtih, of Kaitangata, contributed several items. After supper the birthday cake was cut. and Mr Aitkenhead presented his daughter with the key. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. The social to celebrate. tho i eighty-sixth anniversary of the Tokomairiro Presbyterian Church was hold on Monday night, when there was a large attendance, the Rev. S. T. Nicbolls presiding. An enjoyable programme was provided by the senior and junior choirs, Miss Alma Wilson, Mr Russell Martin, Rev. A. R. Scott, Master Ted Young, and Mr A. and Master N. Allison. Greetings were conveyed by Captain E. Thomas (Salvation Army), the Rov. Mr Scott (Lovell’s Elat), Mr Anderson (Waihola-Milburn), tho Rev. Gordon Parker (Methodist), aud the Rev. A. J. T. Eraser (Anglican). The Chairman extended a welcome lo Messrs J, Gardiner (Invercargill) and K. Gray (Milton), theological students, aud Mr H. Gray, of the Home Guard, an cx-resident of Milton. Tho principal speaker was the Rev. J. C. Tooker, of Invercargill, who spoke on the fellowship of tho church. Ho said 86 years was a long way to look back, and he paid a. tribute to the noble band of men and women who had loft them a heritage of noble character. It was decided to send greetings to soldier members of the church from the gathering, it being stated that 26 young men from the church were serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Mercantile Marino. COMPETITIONS FESTIVAL. At a meeting of teachers at the South Otago High School yesterday, it was decided to hold a competitions festival for South Otago, and the following committee was set upMessrs J. G. Anderson (chairman), H. Rosovcaro (secretary), A. E. Paterson, A. R. Drcaver, Misses I. Cruickshank, N. Anderson, and J. Ballard. The list of events will include individual items for young people in singing, elocution, dancing, and instrumental items, choral items in singing and verse-speaking. The preliminaries and several of the finals will be decided on October 25. and recalls will be teard on October 30. Entries close nest week, and certificates are lo be given as awards. Proceeds are to be donated to patriotic funds BALCLUTHA DRAMA CLUB. There was a largo audience in the Britannia Theatre on Monday night to witness the production by the Balclutha Drama Club of Dodio Smith’s comedy, ‘Call It a Day,’ which was excellently produced. Those taking part were Mrs W. L. Dodds, who played tho difficult role of Dorothy Hilton in a capable manner; Miss Nonna Cameron, as the youngest Hilton daughter on the threshold of romance Miss I. Oruickshauk, as the actress Beatrice Gwymi; Roberta Simpson, as Catherine, tho elder daughter of the house; Mrs L. V. Eowlor, as the cheerless char lady; Miss D. Matheson, as Muriel Weston; Mrs Honour, Miss Joan Ballard, Miss D. Goodman, and Mrs Paterson, all of whom introduced some good comedy into their work. In the male cast tho Rev. O. T. Baragwanath, as Mr Hilton, acted well, and was ably supported by Messrs A. R. Dreaver, D. Inglis, R. Hawker, and L. Low. Mr A. R. Dreaver was responsible for the production of the play, while Mr W. L. Jolly was in charge of the stage arrangements. The proceeds are for patriotic purposes. A repeat performance is to bo given tc-morrow night. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. Yesterday’s meeting of the Balclutha Women’s Institute was presided over by Mrs J. Tweedic. The motto was “ Instead of trying to get the best of every bargain, try giving the best of it once in a while.” Mrs W. K. Scott gave the “ golden thread ” talk. Arrangements were made for the entertaining of delegates to the half-yearly S.O. Council meeting at Balclutha on November 1. An invitation was received to the Kaitangata birthday party aud arrangements made for representatives to attend. It was decided to hold a cake stall in aid of tho Air Force Queen funds next week. Mrs B. Latta was appointed a delegate to the council meeting. During tho social half-hour Miss A. White contributed violin solos. The demonstrator for the day was Mrs A. T. Harris, who dealt with moccasins in an interesting manner. The competitions resulted: —Prettiest plate; Miss Laing 1, Mrs Darling 2, Mesdames M'Diarmid, Stark, and Smith (equal) 3. Best bloom: Mrs Montgomerie and Mrs Sutherland (equal) 1, Mrs Montgomerie 2; Mrs Mason 3. The points competition prizes for the half-year are:—Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Montgomerie 2, Mrs Sutherland 3. For the best bloom for the same period the prize went to Mrs Sutherland. , GOLF. In the medal round played by the Balclutha Ladies’ Club during tho week-end tho following were the best cards:—A grade; Miss Martin 99 —31—68, Mrs Telford 88—15—73, Mrs Moffat 89—15—74, Mrs Anderson 102—27—75, Mrs Murdoch 104—25—79. Mrs Lyall 102—22—80. B grade: Mrs Grace 113—23—90, Mrs Grant 109—17—92, Mrs Aitkcn 113—15—98, Mrs Baxter 113 —14 —99, Mrs Landels 121— 20—101. The Kaitangata Club closed the season on Saturday, when mixed foursomes and competitions were played. During the afternoon the trophies won during the season were presented by the president (Mr J. G. Henderson) as follows:—Men’s championship, K. Bisset; senior handicap, G., M'Lean; junior handicap, C. Penman; knock-out, E. Bisset; scratch medal aggregate, E. Bisset; handicap medal aggregate, C. Penman. CRICKET. There was a fair attendance at the adjourned annual meeting of >the Balclutha Cricket Club on Monday night, Mr P. M'Grc’or presiding. Members stood as a mark of respect to the memory of tho late Mr Fred. Plow, a vice-president of the club. Office-bearers were elected as follows :—President, Mr P., M’Gregor; patron, Mr P. M'Skimming; secretary, Mr Pax Guest; club captain, Mr A. K. Baxter; selectors aud coaches —Messrs T. Gold, Baxter, and playing captain; Sports Ground Committee representative, Mr A. J. Stewart; delegates Lo 5.0.C.A., Messrs M'Groo-or and Baxter; committee—Messrs L. M’Hcan, W. Fogarty, T. Gold, L. Milne, A. J. Stewart, A. Baxter; auditor, Mr J. Doggavt. Opening day was fixed for Saturday. .Practice nights wore fixed for Tuesday and Thursday, and a recommendation was made to the selectors that players attending practice regularly should have the preference when teams were being selected. It was decided to give free membership to three primary schoolboys, and the delegates’ action in nominating only one team for the competitions was confirmed. Tho President extended congratulations lo the A team on winning the shield and also to L. Guest, A. Baxter, T. Gold, and A. Stewart on gaining representative honours. It was, decided to arrange a match with Green Island on the latter’s ground for Labour Day, Appreciation was expressed of the services rendered by tbo retiring secretary (Mr A. Stewart), who resigned (o lake over tho secretaryship of tho South Otago Association. Owaka and Milton Chibs opened tho season on Saturday. Only four teams are nominated for tho competitions this season. Intcrclub fixtures commence on October 19. the draw Doing:—Olutlia v. Owaka, at Owaka; Kaitangata v. Milton, at Milion.