DISTRICT NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 21098, 2 June 1930, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS

BALFOUR NOTES. A public meeting was held on Tuesday night to consider arranging a benefit function to aid Mr. W. Condon, who has been laid aside in hospital for the last six months as the result of a motor car accident. Mr. John Hood was voted to the chair, and briefly outlined the object of the meeting. Those present were Messrs T. Hood, R. Grant, A. Stewart, W. Tregonning, A. Liddell, W. Hailes, A. L. Kay, F. Gluyas, A. Rasmussen, J. O’Connor, Mcsdames M. Rasmussen and W. Tregoning. It was agreed to hold a ball on July 11, and a canvass of the district will be made. All present were elected a committee and the following ladies were added: Mesdames Hood, R. Grant, P. J. Mulqueen, A. Ras-' mussen, G. Grant, Kay, Gluyas, Pringle, O'Connor, H. West, and Misses Stewart and West. Mr. R. Grant was appointed to sell tickets, and Messrs T. Hood and O’Connor will act as doorkeepers. It was agreed to approach the Hall Company with a view to getting a reduction in the rent of the hall for tho night. Mrs. M. Rasmussen was appointed to canvass Kingston Crossing. A. Stewart takes West Sandstone and Glenure. Messrs Hailes and Gluyas Black Swamp, J. Hood Cattle Flat, A. Liddell the township and P. J. Mulqueen, Langridge. The chairman and secretary were empowered to make arrangements for music for the dance.

On Wednesday night the local Pipe Band held a euchre tourney and dance in aid of funds for uniforms. The night turned out very boisterous and cold, which no doubt had the effect of keeping a great many at their firesides. Nevertheless a fair number turned out and a very enjoyable game of cards was indulged in. The band turned out in force and played a few selections in the hall before the commencement of the euchre. Mrs. Williams was successful in annexing the ladies’ prize and Miss Violet Scobie secured the consolation, while Mr Raymond Walker, of Riversdale, annexed the men’s and Mr P. J. Mulqueen the consolation. At a suitable interval Mr. D. McDonald (president) thanked all who had turned out on such a rough night to make the function a success, and hoped all had thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Dancing was indulged in until about 1 o’clock in the morning.

On Friday afternoon a fair crowd turned out to witness the schoolboys’ first game of football of the season, which always attracts terested spectators. The Balfour and Lumsden boys met in the first game of the Christie Cup competition of the season, the match resulting in a win for the local boys by nine points to three. The greasy state of the ball spoiled handling, and the game was confined for the most part to dribbling rushes, the Balfour boys, showing the advantage of their coaching, while the Lumsden side was lost in the finer points of the game. Those securing tries were: For Balfour, D. Lamb (2) and R. Roy; for Lumsden, K. Rogers. Mr. McMath controlled the game. .