The Oamaru Mail. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1911.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10902, 20 October 1911, Page 3

The Oamaru Mail. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1911.

The Meadowbaiik bowling green was fortaally opened for the season yesterday afternoon, when there was a large gathering of bowlers and their friends. The president, Mr D. Bee, in opening the green said that as the weather was threatening he would dispense with the formality of a speech, and invited those present to take advantage of the sunshine while it lasted. He called on Mrs Bee to throw the first bowl, after which a game, President v. Vice-president, was played, the latter winning by a small margin. After play Mr Bee thanked all present, and Mr W. Waddell replied. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies and was much appreciated. The Government of Australia has communicated to the Swiss Federal authorities the new regulations which came into force on February Ist last concerning the control of frozen meat to be exported from Australia to foreign countries. There are now three competitors in the field for the Swiss meat market—Canada, Argentina, and Australia, the two former countries also supplying live stock. Argentina was the first to send meat last year to Switzerland, and made a considerable profit during the past ten months, but Canada can offer meat at a slightly lower price, and it remains to be seen what Australia can do. It may be explained that Swiss farmers find far more" profit in utilising their cattle in connection with the chocolate and condensed milk industries, as well as in breeding a superior stock of animals, and hence meat is becoming scarcer and more expensive in that country. Yesterday the "Waimate County Council considered the schedule of bridges likely to be required during the next ten years, and approved of the same, with a recommendation that the incoming Council should provide for the carrying out of the programme. A man named Alexander M'Auley, single, aged 74, was found dead in his hut yesterday at Lome. An inquest was held by the Coroner, Mr T. Hutchison, S.M. Evidence snowed that deceased had no relatives in the Dominion, that he had been ill for some time past, and had been attended- by Dr Douglas. He had recently, been in the Oamaru Hospital for three weeks. Dr M'Adam, who examined the body, gave evidence that death was due to syncope, induced by cancer of the stomach -and want of nourishment; and a verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony. A first offender, found drunk at Oamaru railway station last evening at 6.15, and who did not appear in Court, was convicted iand fined 10s by Mr T. i Hutchison, S.M., this morning.

Lord Kitchener's first lift on the road to fame, fortune, and honors was described recently, by his cousin, Mr P. E. Kitchener, when distributing the; prizes to students at Stone, Staffordshire. Mr Kitchener lives at Oulton Hall, Stone, and is chairman of the County Education Committee. He said he had had something to do with his cousin's earlier education. Lord Kitchener was then a tall, overgrown lad, nearly 6ft lin in height. He managed to scramble .into Woolwich; ho was not high in.the lists, and no one thought anything about him. After leaving Woolwich he got his commission in the Royal Engineers, and still no one thought much about- him. He got his first move up in the world when he was appointed on the Palestine Survey, and there he learnt how to manage native soldiers, and acquired a great- deal of that command over men which to-day distinguishes him. He got that, his first appointment, because some one was wanted to go to Palestine and take photographs, and it was this knowledge that gave Lord Kitchener the lift up. Tile Oamaru merchants, at a meeting held this week, passed_ a resolution in support of the action being taken by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce to induce the Union Steam Ship Company to provide a regular fortnightly shipping service with Auckland. The action of the Auckland Chamber is in the direction of providing this service for Bluff, Oamaru, and Timaru. In view of the forthcoming grain season the matter is considered of importance.

The Waimate Scottish Society held its annual social on Wednesday evening when there was a good gathering. As indicating the forwardness of the present season in North Otago, it may be stated that some farmers have already found it necessary to turn stock on to their crops to eat dovrn tli & "braird in order to check growth. It is probably six years since a similar necessity arose in this district.

The Waimate Bowling and Tennis Club opened the seasoii yesterday afternoon. The weather was cold and wintry, but there was a fair attendance of players. Mr Purchase (president) spoke a few words, and called oil Mi's C. G. Holmes to play the first bowl. After the opening ceremony a game was played between teams picked on the ground. Tho following were the average attendances at the ■ three local schools during last montli: North. 351, South 285, Middle 184. ' - Members of St. Paul's Endeavour Society visited the Hospital last evening and gave a concert of varied items which were much appreciated by the patients. The trotting horse. has its admirers rio less than the galloper; indeed there are few but what feel intense exhilaration when sitting on or behind a fast trotter. As a sport, t-lie trotting race lias advanced in favor during the last few years, in great measure owing to the spectacular display it affords. The trotting track being shorter tlian the galloping track and the trotting race longer, than the average gallop, devotees claim a more.interesting coiltest, in that the event does not conclude too suddenly and can bo watched more closely throughout all its stages; •The Oamaru public will, however, be afforded • an opportunity - on Monday of 'testing for-themselves -the relative merits of the two classes of sport. That there'will be. a large attendance at the Trotting Club's fin© ground on the North Road scarcely requires to be said, as apart from the day being a holiday the public will show its appreciation for the Club that has guarded the interests of the trotter in North Otago against odds that at one time appeared insurmountable. Owners have responded liberally to the Club's appeal, with the result that good acceptances have been received and all the events are well filled. At the course arrangements and alterations haye been made that will materially add to the comfort and convenience of patrons, while to meet- the need of the gaming laws as they now are an ample totalisator lions© has been erected. In addition a judge's box lias been built, and the track has been rolled, harrowed, and put in first-class order. Adequate arrangements have been made for the" conveyance of patrons at a minimum cost, and a special train will be ru_a to and from the course. Music will he supplied by the 10th Regimental Band. All else that is required to make the day thoroughly enjoyable is fine weather.

The following team will represent the Meadowbank Tennis Club in the match with St: Kilda on Labor Day, it Meadowbank: —Misses B. Miller, I. Edwards, N. Sidon, AV. Blyth, 0. Baker, G. F. Franklin, and Messrs J. M'Lean, K. Familton, H. Roberts, A. S. Miller, I<\ Meldrum, and G. Dorward. Emergencies: Miss Miller and Mr R. Allan.

The Waimate branch of the Navy League celebrated the anniversary ot Trafalgar Day by holding a lantern lecture oil Thursday evening. There was a good attendance and Mr F. Milner (Rector of the Waitaki Boys' High School) gave an interesting address, illustrated with some very line slides on naval battles and heroes. The School orchestra rendered a number of musical items under Mr F. Burry, and Mr R. Meldrum contributed a violin solo for which he received a recall. During the evening the prizes won in connection with the local essay competition were awarded by Mr Francis as follows: — Seniors: Margaret Goy 1, J. W. Kana 2, Mabel Jackson and' W. Menzies (equal) 3. Juniors —E. Saunders 1, Dora Hume 2. The Mayor (Mr N. Francis) presided and in moving a vote of thanks to Mr Milner and the boys mentioned that on their previous visit, two years ago, the "Waimate branch was not formed, but now it had the largest adult membership of any branch in ISew Zealand. Mr Pitcaitlily seconded the vote, which was heartily carried. The Oamaru Chamber *of Commerce have telegraphed to the Prime Minister cordially supporting the resolution forwarded to him by the Dunedin'Chamber of Commerce with regard to the proposed second cable from Australia being laid from Melbourne to the Bluff. Ail exchange recalls a sensational mishap which befel the tramp steamer Walkure, now discharging at Dunedin. Oil August 13tli, 190S, she turned turtle while loading bunkers. The vessel had arrived at Barry Dock from the Baltic with a huge cargo of deals for Capetown. Several trucks of coal were dropped on deck, but the ship was so heavily laden above . the hatches that she became top-heavy. She lurched over outwardly into tho dock, and would have completely upset had not the iron mast come into contact with the steamer Trevessa, which was lying outside coalladen and ready for sea. Most of the crew clambered up the side, and were taken, off, but five of tliem were thrown into the water, but were subsequently rescued. Meanwhile the whole of the coal trimming gang was in the bunker hold, and it was feared that the coal, by shifting, had overwhelmed it. On a rescue party going down it found the men in a perilous position, but unhurt. Botli masts of the vessel carried away. The righting of tho vessel was a difficult matter, and took seven days. At the time of her mishap 1065 tons of her cargo were stowed on her turret deck. She had a total deadweight of 692S tons, one-third of which was above the water-line.

On Friday .evening last a- good number of friends of Miss Collis (who is shortly leaving the district) met at the residence of Miss M'Donald, Totara, for the dual purpose of spending a social evening and making a presentation to Miss-Collis. Mr Terence Rodgers, in making the presentation on behalf ol the subscribers, dwelt oil the good qualities of Miss Collis as a most considerate and ready helper in her own way to any that she knew required assistance. "He had. known her all her life, and many act of kindness and welcome help had she given quite unknown to anyone save her intimate friends. Mr Thos. O'Donnell also referred to the recipient as one for whom he had the greatest admiration. He said he had always, found his work a pleasure when he was lucky enough to be one of her employees. The present took the form of a. handsome gold brooch set with cairngorms. Mr Geo. Collis, on behalf of his sister, returned thanks and said that Miss Collis would have great pleasure in wearing it, to remind her of many kind and true friends at Totara. The company was treated to liberal refreshments provided by Miss M'Donald; formal "Good-byes.' were said and the party broke up.

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