CENTRAL OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24399, 10 September 1940, Page 3

CENTRAL OTAGO

QUEENSTOWN Lake County Council An ordinary meeting of the Lake County Council was held on September 5. Cr D. H. Cockburn was in the chair. Two letters were received from the district engineer of Public Works. Alexandra, stating that the financial position at present precluded all Government expenditure on work which has no national value, and advising that no provision had been made on the current year's main highway estimates for Precipice Creek, Kowhai and Scott's Creek bridges. It was considered that the last two bridges were not of sufficient importance to justif-- expenditure of Government fundsCouncil discussed a restricted programme, but no finality was reached.—ln consequence of breaches of building by-laws at Wanaka, which were reported by the inspector, it'was decided to give contractors notice that the by-laws will be enforced. An application from the Southland Fighter Plane Fund for practical support was received, the council deciding that it was not in their province to give to the fund. The Wanaka Amateui Swimming Club was given permission to carry water under certain roadways to the swimming baths. The Mines Department. Wellington, advised that the sum of £350 had been authorised for keeping the roads and tracks open to tne scheelite mines in order to assist production.—The inspector was ashed to attend to the work. The Treasury Wellington, advised the council that the Glendhu Domain Board's application for a loan of £6OO for the camping grounds was sanctioned, less £7O ah-eady spent on fencing.—lt was decided to ask for the whole amount. Accounts amounting to £757 14s .6d were passed for payment, which would leave a debit balance of £2281 19s 3d The outstanding revenue on various heads was £2803 16s lOd. i The inspector was authorised to spend up to £6O on roads in the vicinity of Mount Alford. It was decided to allow a discount on rates paid by October 10. St. Andrew's Church The annual meeting of St. Andrew's Church was presided over by the Eev. D. K. Boyd. The reports presented by the various organisations all showed a year of activity, revealing the best period for several years.

The session and managers reported thai there had been a sligh l increase in the roll of communicant members. The church at Millers' Flat nad been repaired and painted. Arrangements were made for connecting both the Queenstown Church and Manse with the borough drainage scheme. The committee considered that the time was ripe for a review of the buildings themselves. A recommendation to establish a building fund for a church and manse was weli received. The envelope system of giving had been taken up with enthusiasm. The treasurer's statement showed that a total of £649 had passed through the books This included £6B for missions. The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union had become responsible for the mission quota, and by sponsoring the spring and chrysanthemum shows it had materiallv assisted the local needs. In the youth department the Sunday school (superintended by Miss B. Kerr) and the Busy Bees (led by Miss M. Gray) had a larger attendance than formerly The Young Worshippers' League had been extended Red Cross Society The monthly meeting of the Queenstown branch of the Red Cross Society was held on Thursday last. Mrs Anderson presided over an excellent attendance. A proposal that an emergency box be prepared for local use was discussed at some length It was decided that money raised by the projected trip on the steamer Earnslaw should be devoted to this peace-time activity The emergency box would then be available in the event of local calamity or accident The president had brought patterns of articles required in military hospitals, and members decided to wait until made-up specimens of the articles were available before they began work. A number of parcels for the Lady Galway Guild were handed in at the meeting. LAWRENCE

Rainfall The postmaster (Mr G. J. Powley) reports that during August rain fell on 8 davs for a total fall of 1.16 inches, the heaviest fall for any one day being .34 inches For the corresponding month last year 2.33 inches fell on 16 days, . Vital Statistics Vital statistics for August were:—Births 4, deaths 1, marriages nil. Tuapeka Domain Board At the monthly meeting of the Tuapeka Domain Board on Friday, Mr A. L. Hart presided. It was resolved to plant 8000 trees near the present plantation in the police paddock reserve, and to commence planting next week if possible. The resignation of Mr J. W. Mair was accepted with regret.

CLYDE Summer Sports The annual meeting of the Clyde Bowling, Lawn Tennis, and Croquet Club was held on Thursday night. Mr T. W. Holden presided over a fair attendance of members. The annual report and balance sheet showed a healthy state of affairs, a credit balance of £32 being deemed very satisfactory for the limited membership. , A . The following officials were appointed.President. Mr C. J. Davidson; vice-presi-dents, Mrs J. Wood and Mr J. Davidson secretary and treasurer, Mr J. L. Davidson; auditor, Mr W. K. George; executive —Mrs Aitken. Mrs E. W. George, Messrs H. E. Stevens, E. W. George J. Ross, and J. M. Templer. Bowling Section.—President, Mr C. J. Davidson; vice-presidents—Messrs R. Wise, E. A. Grant, J. R. Hollows; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. L. Davidson; delegates to 0.C.8. Centre, Messrs W. K. George and W. A. Harlow; delegates to club executive, Messrs H. E. Stevens and E. W. George; sole selector. Mr J. L. Davidson; supervisor, Mr W A. Harlow; Match Committee—Messrs W. K George, E. W. George, W. A. Harlow; committee—the above officers and Messrs W. M. Lopdell, A. J. Harris, R. N. Paulin, T. W. Holden, and S. A. Stevens. It was decided to apply to the centre for permission to hold a one-dav fours tournament. Lawn Tennis Section.—President, Mr J Davidson; vice-president. Miss H. Keddeil, secretary and treasurer. Mr R. Stevens; delegates to association, Messrs J. Davidson and J. R. Ross; delegates to club executive, Messrs J. Ross and J. M Templer. The opening day was fixed for October 5.

Croquet Section.—President. Mrs J Wood; vice-presidents, Mrs H. E. Stevens and Mrs E. C. Wood; secretary, Mrs A. Aitken; delegates to association—Mesdames J Wood, E. W George, and A Aitken; delegates to club executive, Met>dames Aitken and E. W. George: cluu captain Mrs E. W. George.

Golf In the final of the Edmond Cup, R Stevens defeated W. K. George. The club's' tournament will be concluded on Saturday, September 21, when a good entry is expected. The postponed events are two medal rounds Senior and Junior Championships for women and men.

OMAKAU Rugby Football At Omakau on Saturday there was a large attendance at a match for the White Horse Cup between Ranfurly and Matakanui. After holding the cup for two seasons and resisting a number of challenges Matakanui on this occasion was defeated by 5 points to nil. After 20 minutes' play, J. Kearney, the Ranfurly five-eighth, secured the ball in his own twenty-five and scored a good try under the posts. Rule converting. There was no further score in the game. For Ranfurly, the three Kearney brothers in the backs and L. Dougherty in the forwards stood out. while for Matakanui Harvey and Flannery in the forwards and White in the backs were most prominent. Mr A. Marslin was referee. In a curtain-raiser Alexandra B defeated Matakanui B by 9 points to 8. Patriotic Committee The third meeting of the Omakau District Committee was presided over by the chairman, Mr J. Mackay, the main business being the arrangements for the Patriotic Ball to be held on September 13 Advice was received from the Otago Council that Miss Mary Pratt. Air Force Queen, would be present at the function Mr J. Lucas outlined proposals by the Dunedin stock and station agents for a stock drive throughout the farming districts of Otago. It was decided to invite the Poolburn district to join with Omakau for patriotic purposes, and Mr R. Butcher was asked to appoint two delegates to attend the next meeting. Tentative arrangements were made for a sports meeting to be held at Omakau on Labour Day, to be followed by a dance in the evening Golf

Ideal weather again prevailed tor golf on Saturday. In the final of the Men's Championship J Charles defeated R. Butcher 6 and 5, and in the final of the Ladies' Championship, Miss C. Harveybeat Miss B. Butcher 8 and 6 In a further round for the president's trophy H. Ingram beat F. Morgan 4 and 3, and R Butcher beat P. Kidd 5 and 4. The Scrvmgeour Memorial was won by Miss T. Alexander, who defeated Mrs Charles 3 and 2. Miss Harvey also defeated Mrs Truesdale in the semi-final of the president's trophy. In a mixed Canadian foursome the best cards were: Mrs Truesdale and W Scoular 99—33—66, Miss J Harvey and P Kidd 86—18—68, Mrs Scorgie and R. Butcher 96—26—70, Mrs Charles and H. Ingram 93—23—70. In view of a number of players taking part in a tournament at Ranfurly next Saturday, a draw will be made at the links. The semi-final for the president's trophy (ladies) will be played between Miss T Alexander and Mrs Wallington. Personal

Before leaving on Friday for Lincoln, Constable A. H. Ellens was entertained at a public gathering in the Ophir r Hall. On behalf -f the residents Mr J. H.-Mac-kay made presentations to Mrs Ellens and members of the family, and extended best wishes for success in their new home. Expressions of goodwill were also conveyed by other speakers, who referred in appreciative terms to the manner in which the guest of the evening had carried out his duties during the past six years. Mr i-liens suitably responded. EASTERN DISTRICTS Basketball Sub-association The following is the draw for the evening tournament to be held at Palmerston to-morrow: — Women's Games.—Section A. 7.6 p.m., Palmerston A v. School A (Miss Carson); 7.42, Waikouaiti A v. Has Beens (Miss Byar); 8.18. Palmerston A v. Waikouaiti B (Miss Byar); 8,42, School A v. Has Beens (Miss Brown); 9.18, Palmerston A v. Has Beens (Miss Carson);' 9.42, Waikouaiti B v. School A (Miss Curran). Section B: 7.18 p.m., Waikouaiti A v. School B (Mr« Mcllroy); 7.54, Seacliff v. Railway (Mrs Mcllroy); 8.30. School B v Seacliff (Mrs Mcllroy); 8.54, Waikouaiti A v Railway (Mrs Lee); 9.30, School B v Railway (Mrs Lee); 9.54, Waikouaiti A v. Seaclrff (Miss Byar). Section C: 7.30 p.m., Flag Swamp v. Palmerston .Staff (Miss Clark); 8.6, Palmerston Staff v. Palmerston B (Miss Clark); 9.6, Flag Swamp v Palmerston B (Miss Clark). Men's Games.—Section I: 7 p.m., Referees II v. Flag Swamp II (Mrs Lee); 7.12. Railway I v. School Boys (Mr Lee); 7.36, Waikouaiti I v. Referees II (Mr Brown); 8.0, Railway I v. Flag Swamp II (Mr Lee); 8.24, Referees II v. School Boys (Miss Curran); 8.48, Waikouaiti I v. Flag Swamp II (Mr 'Lee); 9.12, Referees II v. Railwav I (Mrs Mcllroy); 9.34, Waikouaiti 1 v. School Boys (Mr Brown); 9.48, Flag Swamp II v. School Boys (Miss Carson); 10.0, Waikouaiti I v. Railway 1 (MrBrown). Section II: 7.24 p.m., Palmerston I v. Flag Swamp I (Mr Lee); 7.48, Waikouaiti II v Referees I (Mr Brown): 8.12, Palmerston I v. Waikouaiti II (MiBrown); 8.36, Flag Swamp I v. Referees I (Mrs Lee); 9.0, Palmerston I v. Referees I (Mr Lee); 9.36. Flag Swamp I v. Waikouaiti II (Miss Clark). WAIKOUAITI Patriotic Barn Dance A successful social and dance, organised by Mr A. W. Douglass's Cherry Farm employees, (Messrs J Stevens. G. T. Lister J. Coutts, and J. Palmer) was held on Friday night. The large barn was decorated and there were about 100 couples present. The gross proceeds were handed over to the Waikouaiti Patriotic Committee. The door takings amounted to £lB Is 3d. Donations were made by Messrs Alan Douglass (£10), and A. W. Douglass (£5), and H. Scott and Mr? Feehly, the winners of the £1 waltzing pnze given by Mi A. W. Douglass, handed it back, making a total of £34 Is 3d foi the Air Force Queen. Several enjoyable items were given by the Karitane Maori Party and Mrs Te Tau, and Messrs A. W. and Alan Douglass, T. Apes, and R. Ellison also contributed songs and recitations. Messrs Ellisons' Dance Band supplied the music, and Mr G. T. Lister acted as M.C. During the evening the Mayor (Mr Andrew Fell) congratulated the promoters on the patriotic spirit displayed- . A bring-and-buy sale will be held in Waikouaiti on Friday, with a social and dance in the evening. The proceeds will go to the Air Force Queen Fund.