SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 9, 14 May 1920, Page 9

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

FOOTBALL. On Saturday, Milton defeated Clutha at Milton, by 11 points to 3, after a good game . Tlie match Owaka v. Clinton was postponed owing to the prevalence of influenza amongst the players. HOCKEY. At a meeting held in the R.S.A. rooms on Tuesday evening it was decided on the motion of Mr J. McKay, seconded hy Mr Jordon, that a Men's Hockey Club be formed in Balclutha, and that it he known as the Balclutha Men's Hockey Club. Tlie following office- bearers were elected : — President, Mr J. H. Guest; vice-presidents — Messrs 11, Jordan, E. Drummond, E. Russell, II. Simpson, A. Bishop, and Davis ; secretary and treasnrer, Mr J. R. Weir ; club captain, Mr E. Drummond. It was decided that ihe Club's colouvs be black and white. The opening day was fixed for Saturday, 15th May. ODDFELLOW SHIP. The largest gathering of Oddfellows in the history of the Loyal Dalton Lodge took place on Saturdav night, when the Roll of Honour and Memorial Tablet were unveiled. Altogether about 200 Oddfellows were present and the gathering was a memorable one. Every member of tho executive was in attendanee, and about forty visitors from Dunedin lodges were present, in addition to larger contingents from sister lodges in the district. The unveiling was performed by P.G.M. Bro. C. N. Russell and D.P.G.M. Bro. Thomas Middlemass at the conclusion of the ceremony the visitors were entertained at a. grand social by the local hrethren and fully enjoyed themselves. Several good speeches were deiivered and an excellent musieal programme was submitted. The Dalton hrethren are to be congratulated on. the success of the function which passed ofc without a hitch of any land. T'b.c Dunedin visitors journeyed homewards on Sunday afternoon and expressed pleasure at the reception accorded them.