The Country

Otago Witness, Issue 4030, 9 June 1931, Page 31

The Country

LAKE COUNTY. June s.—For the past week the weather has been unsettled. Heavy rain fell on Saturday and Sunday, and again yesterday. Last night snow commenced to fall, and this morning there was a depth of four inches in Arrowtown and neighbourhood. The weather cleared at midday to-day, and the snow is fast disappearing on the low levels. The high country appears to have received a good coating. lootball.—The first match in the second round of the senior games was played on Saturday last, when Arrow met Country on the latter’s ground. The weather was most unfavourable, and the game resulted in a win for Arrow by 25 points to 3. Mr W. R. Brown was referee. Two seven-a-side schoolboys’ matches were played as curtain-raisers, Lower Shotover defeating Queenstown public school by 3 to nil in the first, and Arthur s Point drawing with Queenstown combined schools in the second. On Mednesday (King’s Birthday) a seven-a-side tournament was held in Queenstown. Only the district clubs were represented, Queenstown having two senior teams, ami Ari <>w and Country one team each. There were no junior teams. In the first round Arrow defeated Queenstown B ami Queenstown A defeated Country. The final was won by Arrow after a close contest. In the schoolboys’ competition, Arthur’s Point scored a popular Win.

GoA—The Wakatipu Club held its annual tournament on the King’s Birthday. The weather was ideal, but the entries were not up to those of former Pl a > ers were present from Cromwell, Gore, and Invercargill. The men’s championship was won by A. H. Cooke ( V akatipu), and the ladies’ championship by Mrs L. Maim (Wakatipu). Lakes District Acclimatisation Society. ' ii- aunl,a l meeting of members was held in Queenstown on Wednesday evening. May 27, Dr Anderson (president), presiding. The balance sheet showed a credit ,;.’2 nt i c ’ n ie c ”rrent account and 9 4s . ln . tlle 15 ? at Office Savings Bank. The main items of revenue were:—Fishin" licenses, £5B 17s; deer licenses. £42; game licenses, £25 4s; members' subscriptions, £.> 10s. The principal items of expenditure were:—Curator, £62 10s; Shags’ heads purchased. £ll 14s; hawks’ feet, £8 13s; printing and advertising, £6 4s 6d; timber for hatchery, £6 Ils. The retiring members of the council (Messrs Jas Powell, W. Eyton. and W. H. Jam-s) were re-elected, and Mr W. D. Warren was appointed in place of Air T. Dunn, who had left the district. Dr Anderson "’as re-elected president, and Air J. J. M’Bride was re-appointed secretary. Air C. Al. Inglis was appointed auditor. The Otago Acclimatisation Society was granted permission to take 3,000,000 ova from Hayes Creek. In return for this privilege the Otago Society agreed to fill the local hatchery to its holding capacity (700,000) with eyed ova—half local and half sea run trout. Tne Southland Acclimatisation Society was granted permission to again trap quail in the Lakes district. Death. —General regret was expressed throughout the district when news was received of the death at Dunedin, on May 24, of Air John Robert Manson, a former resident of Wakatipu. Deceased was a son of the late Air Donald Alanson, who many years ago was manager of Kawarau Tails Station and of Earnslaw Station (Glenorehy) for the New Zealand Loan Company. The late Air J. R. Alanson was born at Riversdale 47 years ago. and came as a lad to this district with his parents. He was educated nt the Lower Shotover School. After leaving school he was employed on Alorven Hills Station, and later he managed Titnaru Station. On returning to Wakatipu he and his brother Andrew entered into possession of the Branches Station, and with his brother Allan he also had an interest in Mount Creighton Station On the death of Andrew at the Great War the Branches Station was sold to Air W. T. Reid, and Mount Creighton to Air G. L. Burden, after which deceased and his family went to Dunedin to reside. He was interested in a wool and skin business in Dunedin, also in Wholesalers’ Limited. For some considerable time past Air Alanson had been in indifferent health and his end was not unexpected. He leaves a widow (a daughter of the late Air Donald Alunro. Tarras), and three daughters and three sons, and they have the sympathy of many friends in this district in their bereavement. Personal.—At the annual meeting of the Lake County Council, held last week. Air Leo Lee was unanimously re-elected chairman.—The Rev. J. T. Alurray, of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Queenstown, left on Monday last for Wellington, where he will attend the General Assembly. WAREPA. June 6. —Although Alay .was very fine for the first month of winter we are now having a taste of real winter weathei Although the snow that fell yesterairy has cleared away to day it is still rough, and hard oh stock. The turnip crop nas not looked very promising this year, but there is not much growth in the days now, and winter feed for stock will .be scarce. With the low prices, farmers are in for a bad time for this year, but next season may see some improvement. Farmers’ Union. —Air Neiderer gave an address in the hall bn Farmers’ Union matters. and told his hearers of the benefits derived from-the union activities. After some general discussion on rates of interest and other matters it Was generally agreed that as long as the Government gave 5J per cent, for bonds nothing could be done in the way of reducing interes' charges. : Air .K-eblerm’ rcc.'-ivcd a heart? vote of' thanks for his address, and Mr Johnstone.- chairman of the Clutha branch..,; was also thanked for . conin g

from Balclutha and presiding over the meeting. Social.—Air D. R. Jack and-family have taken up their residence in Rosebank Balclutha. Airs Jack was a daughter of the late Air John Somerville, who with his brothers owned the Waitepeka floui mills and general store, and also farmed a good tract of land in the Waitepeka district and added much to the general wel fare of Waitepeka and surrounding districts. Airs Jack has been practically ail her life in the Clutha district. Air jack although not born in Warepa. lias ais> spent the best part of his lifetime there. Although leaving the district he will always be remembered as a fearless horseman. and a successful farmer. He pur chased 300 acres of the Carterhope Estate when it was sold at public auction, and since that time has added to his first purchase until he now owns 1000 acres of freehold, the land being now worked by his son George. Although a busy man he found time for outside interests. He was chairman of the library committee, and at socials was always in demand when there was any speaking to be done. Although Air' ami Airs Jack have been living in Balclutha for some time now, they were brought back last week and entertained with a social evening in the hall. The Rev. W. R. Hume presided over a larggathering of friends and well-wishers, and presented Air and Airs Jack with a handsome chiming clock, and the Alisses Jack with a hand mirror and brushes. In doing so he spoke of the loss they would be to the district, and hoped when they heard the clock chime they would remember their friends in 'Warepa. Alessr.W. T. Thomson. Christie, Stewart, and Munroe also spoke of the good qualities of the Jack family. Air Jack, in reply thanked the district for their expressions of goodwill, and assured them that he di 1 not need a chiming clock to remind him o c his friends in Warepa. and on behalf of himself, and wife and daughters, he thanked them most heartily. After a short time spent in dancing “ Auld Lang Syne ” was sung by everyone present. HERBERT. June 5. —A very large crowd assembled at the hall last Friday evening when a farewell social and presentation was given to Air. Airs, and Aliss Couch, who are leaving the district. The gathering, which was very representative, showed the esteem in which the Couches were held by the residents of the district. Air Rodman presided, ami in a fine speech voiced the sentiments of the assembly in laudatory terms. The musical part of the programme was then proceeded with: — violin solo. Aliss Irvine; comic songs, Mr Thompson; songs. Miss Jessie Hooper; Diets vocal. Alisses Craig and Irvine. Misses Hooper, and Air ami Mrs Thompson: cornet solo. Lieutenant Craven: songs. Mr Haggerty. The choir then sang “ Wil] Ye No’ Come Baek Again? ” The aecomnanists were Airs Thompson. Airs Saunders, and Aliss Paterson. All the items were encored. Air Rodman, in a few wellchosen words, presented to Air and Airs Couch, _on behalf of the residents, a travelling rug and two fountain pens Other speakers were Air Campbell (Hall Committee), Air Hove (School Committee). Dr Trotter (Plunket Society' Mr A Budge (sports bodies), and the Rev. P. C. Rennie (choir). The Rev. P. C. Rennie, in his usual good style, made the presentation to Aliss Couch of an Eversharp pencil. Air Couch suitably replied on behalf of Airs Couch, Aliss Couch, and himself, and was greeted with music honours. Air E. H. Ross moved a comprehensive vote of thanks to the chairman, performers. and any who had assisted to make the function such a success. After supper a dance was indulged in. At the interval Mr Rodman took the opportunity to introduce Air and Airs Thompson, who have taken up their residence here and will be an acquisition in musical circles. Airs Thompson has been appointed organist in the Presbyterian Church in place of Airs Couch, who is leaving the district. The same evening Air Rodman, in an excellent speech, made a presentation to Air Charlie Haggerty of a sum of money as a token of the. esteem in which he is held by the residents and in recognition of assistance given during his residence. Herbert Sub-branch of the Plunket Society.—On Saturday. Alay 30, a meeting of the above society was held in the Athenaeum Hall, where there were present Alesdames Couch (president), Win. Wilson (vice-president), Trotter (secretary and treasurer). Rennie, Mursell, Adam. Anderson. Aitchison. Saunders, A. AFAlillan, J. ■ AFAlillan, Ilazlewood. AFAlann. J. Budge. Alarshall Hove, R. Hill, E. Hill. E. 11. Ross, MTvor. Watson, and 11. Robertson. Airs Couch, who is leaving the district, formally resigned her position as president of the sub-branph. and expressed her regret in relinquishing her work for the Plunket Society. Airs A. AL Trotter said the local committee was exceedingly sorry that Airs Couch was leaving them, and :n presenting her with a floral tribute, conveyed to her their cordial wishes. Airs Hore was then unanimously elected president. Airs Hore thanked the committee for her election, and hoped to do what she could to further the interests of the society At Airs Couch’s invitation, all present partook of tea, and the rest of the afternoon was spent socially. Nurse Malcolm and Nurse Slater.were specially invited to be present. WAIROA, HAWKE’S BAY. June 3.—Very stormy weather has been prevailing for the past week in our part of the country, but now a change has come over the scene, and weather conditions show much improvement. Personal. —Air A. C. Brandon, who has for manv years been a strong sup porter of all hockey activities in Wairoa, has been made a life member of the assu-

eiation.—At the Wairoa Presbyterian Church recently, Aliss Trixie Alexander, who has long been a zealous worker in the church, was tendered a farewell on the eve of her departure for Hastings, where she will reside in future. After an enjoyable programme of games, competitions, and musical items, the Rev. T. A. Speer, minister of the church, on behalf of choir and Bible class members,” presented Aliss Alexander with a handsome handbag as a small farewell gift. The recipient made a suitable reply.—At the residence of Air and Airs C. Burridge, Queen street, Wairoa, a gift afternoon was tendered to two young ladies who are shortly to be married, Alisses E. Coher and Rewi Kirk. There was a large attendance of friends, and a pleasant time was spent. The guests of honour were presented with an imposing array of useful gifts, with many good wishes for long and happy married lives. Farmers’ Union.—-At the last meeting of the Wairoa branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union Air G. D. Tod presided over a fair attendance of members. A motion of sympathy was passed in the usual manner with the relatives of the late Air E. D. Robinson, one of the members. It was decided to advocate that the hospital and charitable aid levy be on a 50-50 basis as regards capital value and expenditure on the county and borough. It was also agreed to urge that in all hospital districts where there are large numbers of Alaoris the boards be granted an extra measure of assistance on their behalf. No action was taken in regard to the question of legislation to secure payment for the treatment of patients injured out of compensation moneys. It was decided to ask the Pubic Works Department that before anything be done to dismantle the metal quarry siding near Wairoa, the union and the A. and P. Society be communicated with. Ihe chairman was nominated as tb.e local delegate for the electoral committee of the Aleat Producers’ Board, and in conjunction with the secretary was asked to attend the forthcoming conference of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. binding the 'Lime.—Prior to the great upheaval of February 3. Wairoa residents had for long taken the correct time from the town clock on the local post office, but that was totally destroyed by the great earthquake. To assist the position somewhat, the local fire brigade sounds its siren at / .o 0 a.m. each day, a movement which is being greatly appreciated bv the public.

AV coding.-—-A. wedding of considerable interest to Wairoa took place at Whitelv Church. New Plymouth, on Alay 13. when Mr A. I. Isdale (a Wairoa school teacher; was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with Ailsa, second daughter of Air and Airs I*. White, of New Plymouth. The bridegroom is the only son of Air and Airs John Isdale. of Oamaru, ami is headmaster of the secondary department of the airoa District School, having received his appointment while in the Dunedin Training College. Ihe bride was attii ed in a gown of ivory ring velvet cut on mediaeval lines, and' a beautiful veil of Brussels lace, which was kept in place by a circle of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids, Alisses Enid and Bettv White (sisters of the bride), wore frocks of flame chiffon velvet, with attractive ve’our hats and satin shoes to tone. The bouquets were in autumn tints. The best man was Air Arthur Richards, ami the groomsman Air Stanley White. The new ly-wedded couple, after the honeymoon. will reside in Wairoa. Borough Council.—Considerable changes are pending in the AA’airoa Burough Council. Ihe town clerk. Air A. J. Al’Pherson. and the overseer of the drainage works have resigned, while the whole of the outside staff has been given a week’s notice. Applications for the position of clerk and a working overseer are called for, and will be a permanent fixture, but at a much reduced salary. The other positions will be treated as casuals. The council has decided to co-operate with the Unemployment Committee Earthquake Shocks.—A few sharp shocks of earthquake have been experienced in our district within the past "T. ek -, ost them had an upward tut, but one was a double shake, with an alarming swaying movement. . —Wairoa’s most important football match of the season between Napier-Hastings and Wairoa took place on Saturday, Alay 30. Napier-Hastings won by 22 points to 9. There was a verylarge attendance from all parts of the district. Interest in the match was accentuated by the fact that the NapierHastings team included such notable players as A. E. Cook. Setford. AVilson. and XVanoa. which made up the strongest combination that has been seen on AVairoa grounds. Air G A. Aladdison. of Hastings was referee. The game see-sawed up and down the field, and the putting up of the scores was somewhat peculiar. AVairoa registered the whole of their 9 points in the first spell, while the winners put up the whole of their 22 points in the second spell. NEWS TOPICS. The Alexandra Herald has been sold to a private company, and. Air T A M V- w - eed ' jun - of Herald staff, will now take over the management of the bu; iness. Air T. Laloli. the Mayor of Roxburgh, at a social function iu the Roxburgh Town Hal] last AA’ednesday afternoon, welcomed to the borough the Rev. M. A. Rugby Pratt, the president-elect of th" New Zealand Methodist Conference. Hr referred to Mr Pratt’s residence at Roxburgh 20 years ago and stated that thimpress of his influence was upon several of the institutions of the town. AA’hile two youths were rabbiting in the Forest Hill bush they had a most m usual experience when going round their traps the other morning (says the Winson Record). Imagine their surprise to find a weasel and a rabbit caught in the same trap. Both were alive, and caught by the hind leg. The only thing that the youths can account for such a strange happening is that the weasel caught the rabbit, and in the struggle swung over the trap and both were imprisoned. The weather during the month of Alay was exceptionally good in the AHddlemarch district, and consequently the district never looked better at this season of the year than it does now. The month has been a dry one,

only 82 points of rain having fallen. Rain fell on six days, the heaviest being on the Cth, when 40 points fell. The ground, however, is in excellent order for farming operations, and both teams and tractors are kept going.

Air William Guest, senior partner in the firm of Guest and Sons, merchants, Balclutha, met with a painful accident last week. He had been stabling horses, and had put up a woodeu bar- to keep a restless animal in its stall, when it lashed out with its hind legs and shattered the bar against Air Guest’s face, breaking his nose and cutting his face about the mouth' badly. He was knocked unconscious, but under medical treatment he revived, and is no.v doing as well as could be expected.

A pleasant social was held in the A. and P. Hall at Aliddlemarch to bid farewell to Air and Airs Schaab and family. Air Schaab has been in charge of the local Post Office for the past six years. Mr T. Carruthers, the local member on the Taieri County Council, presided, and there was a large attendance. During the evening opportunity was taken by the chairman to present Air Schaab with a well-filled wallet of notes in ap preeiatiou of the very capable and conteous manner in which he carried out his duties as postmaster while in the district. Air Carruthers also congratulated Mr Schaab on his well-deserved promotion, and wished him every success and happiness for the future. Alessrs John Turnbull, W. D. Mason, William Robertson, and F. Dawson also spoke in eugolistic terms. After Mr Schaab had suitably replied the chairman introduced Air Jones, the newly-appointed postmaster, to the gathering. Mr Jones thanked those present for the reception given him. Dancing was indulged in to an early hour. Air and Mrs Schaab and familyhave departed for Christchurch, where Mr Schaab will take charge of one of the branch offices.