COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22986, 15 September 1936, Page 13

COUNTRY NEWS

LAWRENCE Change in Half-holiday As a result of recent legislation and the coming into force of the amended hours for shops it appears likely that shopkeepers will petition the Labour Department to have the statutory halfholiday shifted from Wednesday to Saturday. At least 90 per cent, are in favour of the alteration, and it is hoped authority will be forthcoming to effect the change from October 3, the same date as Gore will commence Saturday as the half-holiday. Swimming The annual meeting of the Lawrence Swimming Club had to be postponed owing to a quorum not being present, but an endeavour is being made to create more interest, and with the new baths available the club should have a successful season. The club is unfortunate in having lost the services of its club captain, Mr R. L. Cotton, who has been transferred from the district. Personal On the occasion of his approaching marriage, Mr W. J. Thomson, of the 'ocal Post Office staff, was the recipient of a cut glass bowl from members of *he staff. Mr F. L. M’Farlane, the postmaster, on Ishalf of his fellow officers. conveyed the congratulations and good wishes of the staff. Mr Thomson suitably responded. Mr Clifford Pearsall has received advice of his appointment to the staff of the Lawrence Post Office. Miss I. Gunn has returned home after a trip to Blenheim. Football The South Tuapeka Sub-union held the first match for the Peter Miller Cup at Clydevale on Saturday, when Tuapeka Mouth and’ Clutha Valley played a drawn game, each side scoring three points. The cup will be held by each team for six months. Tuapeka Agricultural Society The annual meeting of the Tuapeka Agricultural Society was held on Saturday night, when Mr D. M’Neilly, president, was in the chair. The balance sheet was adopted and showed the society to be in a healthy financial position. It was decided to hold the annual show on Boxing Day, December 26. Mr D. M’Neilly was re-elected president. Other officers elected were:—Vicepresidents, Mr Joseph Fahey. (Evans Flat), Mr Allan Crawford (Beaumont); secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Gray; auditor, Mr F. Robertson; com-mittee—office-bearers and members; Programme Committee—Messrs K. Crawford, R. Pattison, E. B. Pattison (Beaumont), V. Bacon (Waitahuna), M. J. Fahey and A. C. Leary (Evans Flat), R. C. Hall (Tuapeka West). W. Labes and F. Robertson (Lawrence). It was decided that members’ subscriptions should t 10s 6d, and junior members ss. The drafting of programme for the show and the apoointment of judges for the different classes was held over until a further meeting School Committee The rector reported that the school had reopened on Tuesday last. The roll number was 145 in the primary section, and 40 in the secondary section. Miss Pilling had commenced duty in place of Miss Edgar, and Miss Fargan was relieving in the secondary department until Miss Wilson took over. The secretary reported a credit balance of £24 3s 2d. Mr H. Dunn wrote tendering his resignation as a member of .the committee. Cricket Club The annual meeting of the Lawrence Cricket Club was held on Thursday night, when Mr R. ’F. Batchelor presided. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted and a credit balance of £2 8s 5d was shown. It was stated thaft the membership stood at 14 and there were eight honorary members. During the season 14 matches had been played, the club winning three, drawing one, and losing 10. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr W. J. Suters; president, Mr M. C. Anderson; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Smith, J. Forbes, E. Fairley, A. Hart, R. F. Batchelor, W. Kemp, and D. Fletcher; secretary and treasurer, Mr S. Mong; club captain, Mr E. Donohue; delegates to Tuapeka Cricket Association, Messrs B. Hart and- R. F. Batchelor; Selection Committee —Messrs C. and J. Cavanagh and club captain. Railway Improvements Messrs?. H. L. Gibson (district traffic manager), P. H. Morey (district engineer), and C. D. M’Kenzie (business agent) visited Lav/rence last week and conferred with members of the local branch of the Farmers’ Union and stock agents’ representatives in reference to improving the yarding arrangements for the loading of stock. It was decided that the improvements suggested would be carried out immediately. Obituary The death of Mr H. A. Hollamby, which occurred recently in Dunedin, removes a highly respected resident of Beaumont and the Tuapeka district. Mr Hollamby was the eldest son of Henry A. Hollamby, of Shepherds Bush, London, where he was born in 1892. He was educated at Southsea, England, and served his apprenticeship to the soft goods trade. In 1912 he came to New Zealand and took up. employment at Mr F. G. Duncan’s orchard, Ettrick. In 1916 he enlisted for the Great War, being invalided home in 1916. He took up general farming at Beaumont in 1921 and in the same year he married Miss Roberta Wood, second daughter of the late Robert Wood, of Dunkeld Station. Mr Hollamby was secretary of the Beaumont Racing Club for many years, and he was also a past master of Masonic St. George Lodge. His funeral was largely attended by prominent citizens from all parts of the district EDIEVALE Rifle Shooting The Edievale Defence Rifle Club resumed its series of trophy matches on Saturday night, when there was only a moderate attendance of members present. A close finish was registered between the first three men. The following were the results: — 300 500 GOO

WANAKA Golf On Saturday the men of the Wanaka Golf Club played a Medal Match, and also the first round of the championship and the first round of Mr G. Morris’s trophy. The best cards handed in were as follows; —D. Dickson 92—29—63, C. Templeton 77—10—67, C. Wilson 9628—68, R. Waldron 97—28—69, F. Jackson 86—17—69, W. Ironside 93—21—72, C. Ewing 102—30—72, J. Rennie 86—13 —73, D. Galloway 106—30 —76, G. Morris

100—23—77, A. Wilson 98—20—78, T. Anderson 104—26—78, J. Perrow 92 — B—B4, H. Harris 115—29—86. Rainfall A summary of the rainfall readings supplied by a local resident show that 520 points of rain fell during the month of August, rain falling on 14 days. Football In the match played on Saturday, against Hawea, at Hawea Flat, Wanaka proved definitely superior, defeating Hawea by 32 points to 3. For Wanaka, I. Matheson, R. Ceilings, C. Beal, W. Steele, B. Collings, and T. Templeton each scored a try, while P. Hunt and J. S. C. Gilkison scored two each. D. Robertson converted one. J. Rowley scored a try for Hawea. The game was controlled by Mr W. Anderson. Next Saturday Wanaka will play the team from Maheno, at Pembroke. CLYDE Bowling The annual meeting of the Central Otago Bowling Centre was held at Clyde on Saturday afternoon, Mr W. K. George, president, occupying the chair. Delegates present were:— Messrs W. Hewitt and R. M’Kissock (Alexandra), Dr Austin (Cromwell), H. A. Tamblyn and H. Craig (Roxburgh). P. Miller (Clyde), M. M’Rae and H. Armitage (Miller's Flat), J. Timmings (Naseby), J. L. Davidson (Ranfurly and Middlemarch). The Bannockburn, Wanaka, and Wakatipu Clubs were not represented. Mr W. K. George welcomed the delegates, and made feeling reference to the passing of Mr R. G. Woodhouse, who had been on the centre on various occasions both from Roxburgh and Miller’s Flat. A motion of sympathy was carried in the customary manner. The annual report and balance sheet disclosed that the centre was in a sound position and making progress. The competitions held during the season had been successfully carried out and enjoyed by all. The tournament, although practically confined to local players, was again an enjoyable fonclusion of the year’s bowling. A visit from the Dunedin Centre also added interest, and a return visit would probably be arranged for this season. The credit balance was gradually creeping up, and the membership was being maintained. The Arrow Bowling Club had applied for affiliation, but until a copy of its rules had been forwarded they could not be admitted. The winners of the competitions had been well spread over the clubs, Cromwell winning the shield fixtures and Pairs, Clyde the Champion Rinks, and Alexandra the Champion of Champions, while the tournament winners were Wanaka in the Pairs and Cromwell the Rinks. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Officers for 1936-37 were as follows: President, Mr H. A. Tamblyn (Roxburgh); senior vice-president, Mr I. Timmings (Naseby); junior vice-presi-dent. Mr A. Campbell (Bannockburn); secretary and treasurer, Mr J. L. Davidson: auditor. Mr W. K. George; executive —Messrs Hewitt, Austin, George, Miller, and Davidson; sole selector, Mr J. L. Davidson; official green, Roxburgh. Applications to hold their annual tournaments were received from the Alexandra and Roxburgh Clubs. Millers’ Flat also applied for permission to hold a two-day tournament at Christmas time. This was changed to January 1 and 2, and, with the other applications, granted. Two amendments to the Caotain Jolly Memorial Cup rules were brought forward by Mr Hewitt, and after discussion both were passed. It was decided that in the event of a tie in the shield fixtures, in which one of the larger and smaller clubs had to play off, the larger club should pick the full number of rinks playing in the competition and send the list to the executive. The rinks to play in the fixture would then be balloted for. It was also decided that where a section, through any circumstances, did not play on the date arranged, the same players should take part when the match was decided. It was agreed that the scoring should be by rinks instead of sections. Euchre The Clyde Bowling Club commenced its card evenings last week, when prizes presented by Mrs Davidson and Mr Carson were won by Mr J. Davis and Mr W. K. George. There was a good attendance. Fire Brigade The annual social of the Clyde Volunteer Fire Brigade, held on Friday night, was a bright function. Despite a number of residents being away for the test match in Dunedin, the hall was well filled, a number of visitors being present. The card prizes were won by Mrs Davis and Fireman J. Holt. Fruitgrowers’ Association The monthly meeting of the Clyde Fruitgrowers’ Association, held on Saturday night, was poorly attended, Mr J. R. Laing being in the chair. The principal business was in connection with standardisation of stone fruits. Messrs Laing, Campbell, and Davidson were appointed as a committee to go into the details and confer with the other associations, and their findings were to be brought back to the association for confirmation. Weather * Heavy rain, which will be beneficial to growth of all sorts, fell on Saturday night after a spell of hot weather. Fruit trees are well forward, peach blossom being now in full bloom in many varieties. Orchardists are now busy with cultivation, and everything points to an early season. ROXBURGH Teviot Power Board The monthly meeting of the Teviot Power Board was held last week, Mr R. T. Kinaston presiding. The following members were present:—Messrs George, Waigth, M’Ewan, and Riach. Accounts amounting to £403 8s 2d were passed for payment, and revenue for the month amounted to £852 3s 6d. The foreman reported that the plant was in good order and running well. The highest load for the month was 420 kw. During the month the wiring staff installed one range, one water heater, three G.P. points, and 17 lights. The board decided to procure 10 prepayment metres, and these will be installed where necessary. A list of outstanding accounts was submitted by the secretary, and he was instructed to take action in one case. Thirteen applications were received for the position of apprentice, and James Gutzewitz was appointed. Electrical Development Film Under the auspices of the Power Board three talking films were screened last Thursday. The films were descriptive of the origin and development of electricity; its many and varied uses in the home, and a glimpse of what might be expected in another 20 years. By means of dialogue, the many appliances that may be used were described in detail, and at the same time contrasted with old methods. The pictures were both interesting and instructive, and there was a large attendance. Mr R. T. Kinaston. in introducing the picture, gave a brief outline of what his board was doing to popularise the use of electricity. Golf On Saturday afternoon a Stableford Bogey was played by members. The following are the chief scorers:—J. M’Lennan 38—3—41. H. Gilchrist 15—20 —35, D. W. Bews 22—13—35, H. White 19—15—34, R. Arnott 19—14—33, T. Sandes 17—13—30, M. Hiscock 14—14 28. F. A. Laloli 11—17—28, J. Reid 5—23—28.

yds yds yds Hep. Tl. J. M'Cann .. .. 45 45 45 4 — 139 D. Finlayson .. 48 47 44 — — 139 J. Adam .. 46 44 47 1 — 138 W Graham 48 45 45 — — 138 L. Adam .. 47 45 39 3 — 134 A. Farmer .. 45 38 40 11 — 133 J. Wilson .. .. 43 42 32 14 — 131 I. Kempthorne.. 44 41 40 4 — 129 J. Smaill .. 42 39 37 11 — 129 A. Kennedy .. 39 40 39 10 — 128 T. Hickey .. — 48 48 — — 96 M. Kempthorne — 38 43 7 — 88 V. Geevcs .. — 43 38 7 — 88 C. Campbell .. — 33 26 7 — 72