FEILDING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 267, 9 October 1933, Page 4

FEILDING

BOWLING SEASON OPENS. OROUA CLUB. j In dull but otherwise fine weather, the Oroua Bowling Club opened the season with a successful function on Saturday afternoon, a record attendance of visiting bowlers being present. The green was a little heavy, hut in splendid order, and showed every evidence of careful preparation for • play/ ; Prior to the start of the games Mr C. B. Aitken, president of the club, expressed his pleasure at seeing so many old friends of the club present, and thanked them for coining along to help the club make a., success of its opening day. The sister clubs had evidently heeded the behest of the Oroua Club to keep free October 7. and Mr Aitken thanked them for doing, so. He hoped that they would enjoy the opening games and that their attendance' on the initial day of th 6 season would be but the forerunner of many visits to Oroua. At this stage the president referred to the death of the late Mr A. Pickering, of Palmerston North, and deplored the loss of an old bowling friend of the club and many of its members. To the ladies of the Oroua Croquet Club Mr Aitken addressed his thanks for all they had done in the preparation for the occasion, . stating that in the controlling of the social- side of the club the ladies of Oroua were second to none. (Applause.) With the howlers, Mr Aitken hoped the ladies would enjoy their opening games and he had much pleasure in asking Mrs Aitken to throw up the kitty and deliver the first howl. This was done amidst applause. Mrs Aitken’s shot drawing forth fresh applause. The Mayor (Mr C. E. Taylor) also addressed the gathering, expressing pleasure on behalf of Mrs Taylor and himself at being invited to be present. The speaker went on to recall the association of Mr Edmund Goodbehere with the Oroua Bowling Club, Mr Goodbehere having been president since the inception of the club eight years ago up to Mr Aitken’s occupancy of the office, during which time he had done a splendid service to the club. (Hear, hear!) Not only to the Oroua Bowling Club had Mr Goodbehere rendered good service, but municipally his work for Feilding would long be remembered. Mr Goodbehere had shown he was a “top-notch” leader by his forming of the Oroua Bowling Club and his subsequent generalship of its destinies to a successful issue. It was always a pleasure for visitors to come to the Oroua Club’s grounds, added Mr Taylor, to see the display of roses for which the club was famed. At this stage the Mayor relaxed into humorous vein to remark that although he never made many appearances on bowling greens he could not remember any occasions on which he had been present that Mr F. Purnell, Mayor of Marton, had not been there, too. (Laughter.) Mr Taylor was pleased to welcome Mr Purnell and all the other visitors to Feilding and hoped that they would often return. Play was then entered upon, the visiting rinks from Palmerston North, Takaro, Manawatu, Northern, Woodville, Pahiatua, Bulls, Terrace End, 1

Marton- and Feilding engaging rinks from the Oroua* Club.

Details of the games are as follow: Pahiatua (Gregory, Walsh, Petersen, Hodge, skip) 22 v. Oroua (Pagan, Kellow, J. Petrie, Hicks, skip) 12. 1 Palmerston North (A. Wilson, Wilkinson, Skoglund, G. Wilson, skip) 20 ' v.. Oroua (Graham, J. Campbell, Pitman, Aitken, skip) 20. Dannevirke (S. Smith, Weavers, Gosling, Carston, skip) 26 v. Oroua (Cochrane Pearson, Stewart, Jarrett, skip) 19. Marton (Watson, Ferens, Parker, Purnell, skip) 27 v. Oroua (R. Ca-mp--1 hell, Buckman, Hoffmeister, Mason, skip) 20. Northern (Reed, Stableford, Kirk, Mills, skip) 19 v. Oroua (Alsop, Hamilton, Oakley, Andrews, skip) 18. Bulls (Dwyer, J. M. Croucher, Caldow, Goebel, skip) 20 v. Takaro (Christensen, Jarrett, Littlejohn, Child, skip), 21. Feilding (Duncan, Hocken, Neilson, Tingey, skip) 20 v. Terrace End (Pearoe, Snell, Eckersley, Gordon, skip) 22. Manawatu' (Inglis, Porter, Low', "Warwick, skip) 26 v. Woodville (J. Morgan, Knowles-Smith; It. Morgan, McCormick, skip) 16. The ladies served very acceptable refreshments for which they received the thanks of the bowlers. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The follow'ing is the report to he . presented at the annua] meeting oi the Feilding Horticultural Society:“In presenting the annual report of the society for the year 1933, we have to express our thankfulness that in the year of the greatest economic stress the society lias steadfastly continued its part in the civic life of Feilding. Our exhibitors have brought along such beautiful blooms that each slimv is just an inspiration to all interested in horticulture to produce from their own garden something equally beautiful. To these ladies and gentlemen we are * grateful. An outstanding feature of the two shows was the great interest exhibited by the students at the various schools in Feilding. In all the classes specially provided for them the competition was very keen. This year saw the introduction of their own secretary and stewards for the children’s sections, the offices being filled most efficiently by students from the Agricultural i High School, namely, Misses Gwen* Humphreys, Gladys Bealing, Doreen Hunt and Mr Alan Smitliers. The same generosity has been experienced from local business firms as in the past; without these trophies w'e could not carry on. The same band of ladies and gentlemen rally round the society with cheerful help and. any new' exhibitor w'il] always find someone to show them just lrow to place their exhibit. Financially, the year has not been successful, but the society has a small reserve which has been able to meet all liabilities. To the members of the High School and the Orchestral Society for tlreir kindness, our thanks are due. In thanking one and all for their past interest in the show we w'ould urge all wTTo have anything in their garden of beauty to come and support the show’. There are a number of ladies and

gentlemen who have retained a lively interest in the society since f?s beginning. This year has its loss to us in the death of Mr Joseph Weightman, * w’lio w r as one of the original members. His kindly smile and helpful words will long be remembered by many amateurs. The society expresses its deep appreciation of this gentleman’s work in the interests of horticulture. It is with deep regret we have to report the serious illness of both Mr Lumsden and Mr Filield whom ive shall miss very much from their usual places among us. The meetings of the society have been held by the kindness of Miss Karsten in her rooms and for w'hich the society tenders its ' thanks. To the Press also we extend our thanks for the help that they so generously give us.” VALUATIONS AT WAITUNA. FARMERS’ PROTEST. A protest against having to pay land tax on old valuations w r as made at a meeting of ratepayers of the Waituna and Ongo ridings of the Kiwitea County Council at Waituna on Saturday night. It w r as pointed out that the other ridings of the county were assessed for land tax purposes on the new valuations recently made, and the following resolution was carried unanimously : “That the Kiwitea County Council be asked to take the question up and that a deputation comprising Messrs L. T. McLean, J. A. Williamson and N. Shannon wait on the Minister to represent the case of the land owners in the Ongo and Waituna ridings.” Mr L. T. McLean, chairman of the Kiwitea County Council, presided and explained the position regarding Kiwitea valuations to the meeting. He stated that early last year the County Council was asked by the Valuation Department w'liether it would agree to have the w'hole county revalued. The council agreed, and Mr McLean read to the meeting a letter sent by the council on June 4, 1932, in which it set out that it agreed to the proposal of the Valuation Department provided the work would be completed by March 31, 1933, to enable the new' valuations to operate from April 1 last. The department proceeded w'itli the work and the council assumed that in doing so the understanding was that the work was to be completed by March 31. All the ridings had been completed with the exception of Ongo and Waituna, and were being assessed for land tax purposes on the new valuations. Both the Ongo and Waituna ridings, however, were being assessed on the old valuations, and land owuiers felt that they were suffering an injustice. The chairman explained that for rating purposes the whole of the county was being assessed on the new valuations and the desire was to get the Land Tax Department to include the Ongo and Waituna ridings under the new valuations. In many cases the difference in the valuations between the old and new was very considerable and land ow'ners desired their case to he represented to the Minister in charge. After hearing the chairman’s explanation, the motion recorded above was carried. WOMEN’S DIVISION, FARMERS’ UNION. Mrs J. Williamson presided at the monthly meeting of the Feilding branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. The hon. secretary reported that two housekeepers were being employed in the district at present. Mesdames J. Crook (Colyton), J. Williamson, junr. (Waituna), D. W. Reid and Allen (Feilding) were elected members of the branch. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Mason Durie and her sons for the evening they recently held at Aorangi on behalf of the piano funds, which benefited bv the substantial amount of £7 15s. The president conveyed her thanks to all mem- ; bers who assisted Mrs Durie with the supper. The piano has since been pur- : chased for tho rooms. The club secretary reported on the business of the I

' month. Owing to a number of cancellations regarding the hiring of the > rooms it was decided that in future a ■ booking fee be charged. The final arrangements for the birthday party were discussed. The president reminded all members that they were expect- ■ ed to contribute to the afternoon tea i on that occasion. After business was dispensed with, dainty refreshments - were handed round and the meeting i was brought to a close with a small number of pianoforte selections. The guest of honour at the birthday i party will he Mrs Poison, of Stratford, wife of Mr W. Poison, M.P., Dominion president of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs Poison, who was the founder of the W.D.F.U., will give an address that should be of great interest. BOWLS. On Saturday afternoon a rink from the Feilding Bowling Club—Downer, Rodgers, Williamson, Barltrop (skip)— journeyed to Foxton for the opening of the Foxton Bowling Chib’s season. The visitors were hospitably entertained and in an enjoyable match with a rink from the Northern Club (Palmerston North), skipped by Stewart, went down 20 —17. METHODIST CHURCH. The Feilding Methodist Church held special services yesterday in honour of the visit to Feilding of the New Zealand Methodist Youth Director, Rev. E. P. Blamiros. The visiting clergyman conducted the morning service, which was largely attended. In the evening a musical service was held, the preacher being Rev. E. 0. Blamires, who took for his topic “Nearer My God to Thee.” Before the service commenced Mr H. Crump played on the organ a prelude from Rachmaninoff, the chorus from Mozart’s “Requiem” and an original composition, a minuet in D minor. The choir sang two anthems; Miss B. Dewe sang “The Radiant Morn” ; Miss V. Blamires, violiniste, played “Meditation” (Bacli-Gounod). OBITUARY. MR HENRY DEWAR. On Friday last one of the most highly respected residents of the Feilding district, Mr Henry Dewar, of Aorangi, passed away at the Palmerston North Hospital. • Born in Scotland, the late Mr Dewar was a helpful and neighbourly Scotsman of the true type. Leaving his native home he spent some years in Australia before coming to New Zealand and settling at Aorangi, where he had lived for the past 30 years. He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter to mourn his passing. Between Mr Dewar and the Aorangi Maoris there had always been the most friendly relations and deep sympathy ‘ was shown by the Natives at his death. The funeral was held on Sunday, when a large number of friends and acquaintances of the bereaved family attended to pay their respects to the de- 1 ceased gentleman. Floral tributes were also received in lqyge numbers. The pall-bearers were Messrs McFarland, Lyons, Cox, Usher, and Bickers, and Mr Mason Durie, representing the Maoris of Aorangi. The services at tlie residence and the graveside were conducted by Rev. D. R. McDonald, who iu liis address paid a simple yet np- ' preciative tribute to the Christian life of the deceased. ST. PAUL’S TENNIS CLUB. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Tennis Club made a successful start on the 1933-34 tennis season on Saturday in the pre- ; sence of a large number of members and visitors from other clubs, includ- ' ing some from Palmerston North. j In welcoming the visitors, Rev. D. R. McDonald, the president, said he . was pleased to see so many present to , take part in the games. The coiiimit- j tee had the courts in splendid order : and with the membership strong the president felt the club was entering upon a successful season. He had pleasure in declaring the season open and i invited Mr and Mrs A. Duthie to open < the play. Applause greeted the vice- i

■ president and Mrs Duthie as they i made the initial service of the season. , The visitors present included Mr P. ■ Bartholomew, a vice-president of 'the ■ club and one who has done much to . promote its welfare. Games were played throughout the , afternoon-until rain commenced to fall i soon after o o’clock. All thoroughly i enjoyed the first of the new season’s : play. A ladies’ committee served refreshments in the Church Hall during the afternoon. ST. BRIGID’S CLUB. The scheduled opening of St. Brigid’s Tennis Club yesterday was postponed on account of the rain. BAND OF HOPE. Rev. E. 0. Blamires presided at the monthly meeting of the Feilding Band of Hope and gave an instrutcive address on how strong drink affected the brain cells, first attacking the selfcontrol, next thought, next the ear, eye and mouth, next the limbs, and lastly the heart arid lungs. Items were rendered by the following: Maire Franks, Joan Danaliay, Joan McGill, Dorothy Sagar, Betty Pigeon, David McGill. RELIGIOUS EXERCISES. Tho first observation of religious exercises in schools was made in Feilding this morning, when, in accordance with the desire of the committee, the dav was opened at Manchester Street School with a suitable service. The children sang a hymn, offered the school prayer and the Lord’s Prayer, following which a passage from the Psalms was read. The headmaster (Mr D. C. Pryor) was in charge of the exercises. FEILDING SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Coy., Ltd., Palmerston North, report : At our Feilding sale on Friday wo had a small yarding of sheep and a heavy entry of cattle. Fat sheep sold in favour of purchasers. Cattle sold freely with the exception of the dairy section, which wa3 easier owing, no doubt, to an over supply. We quote: Woolly fat ewes, 15s 6d to 18s; shorn fat ewes, 11s to 13s sd: fat cows, heavy, £4 to £4 16s; light, £2 to £3 7s 6d; store cows, 20s to 345; yearling Jersey heifers, £2 4s to £2 14s; 2-year Jersey heifers, 36s to 395; springing heifers (good), £5, £5 10s to' £6 2s 6d; springing heifers, medium, £3 10s to £4 10s; springing cows, £2 17s 6d; dairy bulls, £4 4s to £6 6s. The N.Z. Farmers’ Co-op. Dist., Co., Ltd., report on their Feilding sale : A full yarding of fat sheep were in fair demand. Shorn fat ewes declined by Is per head. Fat shorn wethers were firm at late rates, while fat hoggets were* in demand at last week’s prices. A full yarding of beef of mixed quality was somewhat slacker. Dairy cattle declined by 15s per head. Tho special entry of P.A. bulls offered on account of Mr Krull and Flock House Station were keenly competed for. Mr Krull’s entry, which came forward in first class order, averaged 21gns., and Flock House, whoso bulls while of good quality were somewhat low in condition, averaged 15gns. Quotations: Fat hoggets, 16s, 15s sd; fat ewes, 18s 6d, 16s Bd, 15s lOd, 13s lOd; fat shorn ewes, 14s, 13s 9d, 12s 7d, 12s 6d, 12s 4d; fat shorn wethers 19s 6d, 18s 3d, 17s; fat bullocks, £9, £6, £4 11s; fat.cows, £5, £4 13s, £4, £3 12s, £3, £2 19s, £2 15s, £2 2s, 355; heifers r.w.b., £6 10s, £5 10s. £5 7s 6d, £5, £4 18s 6d, £4 12s 6d, £4 ss, £4, £3 15s; heifers in milk. £4 2s 6d, £2 ss;' dairy cows, £4, £3 15s, £2 12s 6d; yearling Jersey heifers, £3 ss, £3 2s, £2 14s, £2 12s, £2 7s, 31s, 255; P.A. bulls lOgns, to 28gns. FEILDING HORSE FAIR. Tho N.Z. Farmers’’ Co-op. Dist. Co., Ltd., report on the Feilding horse sale: The entry came forward short of advertised numbers. There was a good attendance of buyers and we quitted practically tho whole of our catalogue at prices which were for the most part in excess of vendors’ values. Quotations: Heavy drafts, £36, £35, £34, £33, £32 10s, £3l; lighter drafts, £22, £l7, £l4 10s, £l3, £10; Shetland ponies £5 10s, £5; hacks, £9, £7, £6, £4 17s 6d, £3.