NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19801, 28 May 1926, Page 7

NORTH OTAGO.

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HAMPDEN COURT. A sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held by Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., at Hampden on Wednesday. Judgment was given for plaintiff by default in a case John R. Taylor v. Karihana, claim £ls 2s 6d, costs £1 Bs. For failure to take efficient steps to eradicate Canadian thistle from their properties, A. T. Wells. Archibald Aitcheson, and F. D. Trotter were each fined 9s, and costs. A JEKSEA’ HERD. ESTABLISHED AT MORVEN. For a number of years Mr Donald Kennedy, a well-known farmer of Morven (South Canterbury), has been engaged in the task of building up a herd of purebred Jerseys. He made his first purchase of a sire trom Mr Coulter, of Marlborough, and with this , was successful in producing a bull (Hawkesbury Majestic Lad) of very high quality, and possessing practically all imported biood in his veins. The correspondent of the Otago Daily Times had the pleasure recently of visiting Mr Kennedy s home at ,Palmdale (Morven), and was much impressed by the measures adopted on the farm for the preparation of supplementary fodders for his stock. Although having adopted the semi-official test for only a short period, Mr Kennedy has produced records which would be the envy of many older breeders. Among the heifers bred and sired by Hawkesbury Majestic Lad are Palmdale Golden Dawn, a senior three-year-old who, under test, yielded 55S!b of butter-fat; Palmdale Majestic Queen, senior two-year-old, 556!0; Palmdale Princess, 4801 b; and Palmdale Lilian, a junior two-year-old heifer, now under test. The latter, in seven months, has averaged 44!b of butterfat per month. Mr Kennedy expects this heifer to finish better than 5001 b. Palmdale Lilian was mated with Messrs Murray and Martin’s (Temuka) imported bull Sunny Lad, and dropped a bull calf, which looks the aristocrat that one would expect from his high-class breeding. The dam of Palmdale Lilian (Fleurange) was purchased in Taranaki, and is by Dainty s Enigma, dam Fleurette. She put up the record as a junior two-year-old of 556.731 b. Another good type of cow in the Morven herd, which was also purchased in Taranaki, is Jersey Park Fancy, as a junior two-year-old, yielded 5331 b. A full sister to Fleurange (Dainty’s Fawn) is also a promising animal, having produced 4871 bas a junior two-year-old. It is the intention of Mr Kennedy to place under test in the coming season Fleurange, her daughter Palmdale Lilian, Palmdale Princess, Palmdale Majestic Queen, and a full sister to the latter. Mr Kennedy has expended a great deal of time and money in building up a herd that is a credit to South Canterbury, and if a few other breeders in the South Island were to follow his example, the problem of increased butter-fat production, which is essential to the development of the dairying industry in New Zealand, would bo more speedily solved. THE OAMARU BURGLARY. AN ARREST MADE. The police officers in Oamaru were informed on Wednesday evening that a swag had been left at a certain stable in the town by a stranger. They lost no time in visiting the stable, but when they reached there the swag had disappeared. A search of a sleeping room revealed a new portmanteau' under the bed. This was found to contain one of the fur coats that had been stolen from the premises of Messrs John Bulleid and Co. The police waited for some time, and at a late hour arrested two young men named Roy MKewen (aged 20) and Ewan David Reid (aged 17). These two had slept in the room on the previous night, and had gone to the stable to sleep there again. The former belongs to Dunedin, and the latter to Oamaru. The accused were brought before Messrs J. M. Forrester and J. Gerrie, J.P.’s, yesterday morning, and charged with breaking and entering the premises of John Bulleid and Co. and stealing therefrom four fur coats, valued at £l4B. Senior Sergeant Shanahan explained the circumstances of the arrest, and stated that three of the most valuable of the fur coats had not yet been recovered. On the application of the police the accused were remanded in custody until Saturday next. The accused have each made statements denying all knowledge of the thefts. There is a third man in the case, and his arrest is expected shortly. Advice was received in Oamaru that Arthur Webber, a companion of Reid and M'Keown, was arrested in connection with the burglary in Oamaru. Webber left Oamaru with a swag, and was later arrested by the Dunedin police. THE FARM SCHOOL. One of the features of the Farm School in Oamaru next month will be an address by Dr Strong, instructor in domestic science, to the wives of farmers in the district. This will deal specially with domestic economy on the farm. Arrangements are being made by the mercantile houses of the town for the entertainment of tlfe lecturers and farmers at a social on one of the evenings that the school is in progress. A RAILWAY GRIEVANCE. On the occasion of the recent trotting meeting at Forbury a number of Oamaru residents were put to serious inconvenience because they were not permitted to return home by a train leaving Dunedin at 8.10 p.m. A notice appeared in the race books as follows:—“A special train will leave Dunedin for Christchurch at 8.10 p.m., carrying passengers and horses, on night of second day’s trots.” On Oamaru residents presenting themselves at the railway station they were peremptorily informed that they could not travel by the train. One of the intending passengers has written the secretary of the Forbury Club very strongly upon the subject. He has received a reply stating that the club received a communication from the Railways Department prior to the meeting, which clearly showed that the intention was to carry passengers. The aggrieved local resident does not intend allowing matters to remain where they are, but is determined to know why the Oamaru racegoers were placed at such a serious and unnecessary inconvcuieii e. GOLF. The order of play for the inter-club match, Timaru v. Oamaru, on Saturday next, is as follows; Morning (9.4s)—Singles (play in fours to minimise congestion) : Xo. 1 tee, Cuihbertson v. E. Scott, Humphries v. Bruce, J. A. R. Scott v. W. Baxter, K. Familton v. Thompson, Holmes v. Revell, B. Smith v. Ritchie, Armstrong v. Webber, L. Sumpter v, Houlihan. Xo. 13 (dress circle) : Chisholm v. T. Lynch. Matheson v. W. Scott, L. Wright v. Crammond, Hewat v. Torless, D. Reid v. LTrich, T. Wright v. M. Scott, Freeth v. Raymond, Ireland v. Jones, Murray v. B. Baxter, Syverston v. Green. Xo. 16 (pulpit) : Bradshaw v. T. Scott, Wilson v. Walton, Gilchrist v. Knowles, Hurst v. Foote. Emergencies—R. W. Scott, Hedges, and Kinder. Afternoon (1.45) —Four-balls: The following morning players will give place to others:—Freeth, Reid, Woodward, Doyle, Murray, Syverston. Bradshaw, Wilson, (lilchrist, Hurst. The “others” will he: Orbell, Cooke, Douglas, H. P. S. Fnrnilton. Grave, Henry, Xiehols, Hugo, Roll, Findlay. LADIES’ MATCH. The following is the draw for the eclectic match to be played to-day (the Coronation Medal will be played with tills) ; Miss L. Hewat v. Mrs Ireland, Airs Orbell v. Miss Chr : stie, Miss E. Hewat v. Mrs M'Culloch, Miss M’Adam v. Miss Ireland, Miss Roxby v. Mrs Fotheringham, Miss Moss v. Miss M. F. Hewat, Miss Williamson v. Miss Mackie, Mrs Brown v. Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Hugo v. Mrs M'Diarmid, Mrs Parker v. Miss L. Reid. Third grade; Miss Curie v, Mrs Hannon. Mrs Cook v. Mrs Carson, Mrs Roll v. Mrs W. P. Reid, Mrs K. Familton v Mrs M’Dowell, Miss Ireland v. Mrs a. Familton, Miss Dell a bye.

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last evening, there being present Crs J. M. Forrester (Demitv-Mavor), W. Crombie, G. White, H. G. Deal, G. L. Grenfell, E. ‘A. Fox, F. Crawshaw, A. J. M'Kenzio, A. Mahan, and J. A. Scott. Leave of absence was granted to the Mayor and Cr Frith. A vote of condolence was passed to the latter in bis recent bereavement.

The Borough Inspector reported for the past fortnight as follow's:—Grazing fees collected, £l2 0s 6d; cattle impounded, two cows. Three applications for the storage of dangerous goods were granted. One motorist had been fined £1 for speeding. A case of overcrowding in a dwelling w'as being dealt with. All heavy traffic licenses and dangerous goods licenses with the exception of one had been renewed. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that in cases of sickness duly certified to oermanent employees only of the council be allowed half pay for a period up to four weeks in any financial year was adopted. The offer of Mr K. A. King for the maintenance of supervision of and alterations to electrical installations in the Opera House without retaining fee, but a charge of 3s 9d per hour for the actual time involved, was accepted, A letter was received from Misses Shaw and Bee in reference to the renting of the Opera House on a Saturday night. It was stated that as a Saturdav night had been pencilled and not yet confirmed that should forego the night.—The committee’s recommendation that the reply of the town clerk to Misses Shaw and Bee had been approved, and that the committee had no further recommendation to make, was adopted. A letter was received from Mr J. W. Chiloott complaining of the condition of the road in Arun street fronting his shops, and asking that a load of metal be put dow'n to allow' traffi_• to pass.—The matter was referred to the engineer for attention.

The recommendation of the inspector that notice boards be placed at the top of Wansbeck street, the junction of Wharfe and Tamar streets, and the boundary of Thames highway, warning motorists of the speed limit—namely, 18 miles per hour—was L t in the hands of the inspector and the berough engineer, with authority to erect the boards.

The Gas Manager reported on the W'ork done and mains laid. The staff was at present completing Ure street, and they would proceed > Wansbeck street, at the corners of Lune, Wye, Rother, and Stour streets.—Received.

A recommendation of the Works Committee that consent be given to the formation of a right-of-wfyr at section 29, block IV, was agreed to. J. Concher’s tender of £27 16s for alterations to motor garage w'as accepted. It was reported that the chairman of the Works Comm tee- was at present getting a report on the question of eliminating the niusance caused by the exhaust from the engine at Ireland’s mil! flowing into the channel.

Maynard and Armstrong’s tender of £1340 for the erection of a workshop and showroom for the gas department was accepted.

__ Several complaints were made by the Xorth End Ratepayers’ Association. It urged the council to do something t get motorists to refrain from opening the exhaust on their machines when they reached the old boundary. hese matters were dealt with by the Works Committee. The question of motor car nuisance was referred to the By-laws Committe -1 . The Engineer submitted an estimate amounting to £924 5s for constructing sewers in Coquet, Severn, and Reed streets by day labour, and it was decided to pro-

ceed with the work. The estimate does not include supervision and constructional charges. It was decided that the sewage between and incl siv< of Orwell and Usk streets, between Humber and Warren streets be put in hand. The estimated cost was £2295 12s lOd. The Finance Committee recommended payment of accounts amounting to £lO9l 4s 3d on general account, and £3Bl 15s lOd on loan account.

Mr David Paterson, of Greta street, waited upon the council in support of an objection lodged by his solicitor to the construction of a drain through his property. He was prepared to consent to the proposed work provided the council agreed to connect his property free of charge with the sewer when it was extended to Greta street.—On the motion of Cr Grenfell, it was decided that Mr Paterson be compensated by an amount not exceeding £lO for any damage that might be done to his property as a -esult of the drain being put in. It was resolved, on the motion of Cr Crawshaw, that the Health Department be requested to allow Inspector Fischer to act as inspector of drainage for the borough. The council offered to contribute £IOO a year towards the cost. Cr Crawshaw r stated that he had interviewed Dr M’Kibbin, and he had expressed himself favourable to the proposal. It was suggested that Waihemo and Palmerston might be cut off Inspector Fischer’s district to enable him to undertake the extra duty. It was decided that a special meeting be held on June 7 to deal with the estimates.

On the Motion of Cr M'Kenzie, it was decided that a return bo furnished of the whole of the servants in the employ of the council..

A request by Cr Crombie for an all-night lighting service for Thames street highway was referred to the Works Committee for a report.

In referring to lighting Cr Crawshaw stated that a report was current that the rates for electricity had been increased in the borough. He w'ould like to know if this were in accordance with the agreement made between the council and the board. The Deputy-mayor said he w r as not aware that an increase had taken place. In certain instances there had been a decrease

Cr Crawshaw said complaint was made that certain scales had been done away with. The Deputy-mayor stated that he would inquire into the matter.

EUGBY FOOTBALL. The following team has been selected to represent North Otago in the match against Otago:—Fullback, Grainger ; wing threequarters, Sumpter and M'Kerrow; centre three-quarter. Kent: five-eighths, Rowe and Loader; halfback, M'Donald; wing forward, Hopley; forwards —O'Meara, Cameron (2), Williams, Direen. Pringle, and Clark. WAITAKI ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society was held last evening, Mr L. H. Sumpter presiding over a good attendance. The annual report and balance sheet as published were adopted. The election of offiers resulted as follows: President, Mr L. H. Sumpter (re-elected) ; vice-presidents. Messrs C. H. Swinard, and J. B Currie; council —Messrs L. H. Sumpter, C. H. Swinard. J. Martyn, E. C. Beswick, R. Smith, W. Duncan, W. Dewar, J. Currie, J. C. Milligan, A Teddy. E. Swinard and J. Mitchell; auditor, Mr J. W. Mackisack; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. C. Piper; Finance Committee, Messrs J. C. Milligan and J. Martyn; Reserves Committee. C. H. Swinard and J. Martyn. It was recommended that the incoming council should do its utmost in a vigorous campaign to reduce the destruction of trout by shags. The suggestion of Mr C. Swinard that the incoming council, in view of its present satisfactory financial position, purchase more reserves and plant more trees on the reserves already owned by the society, was left in abeyance. , , . Mr Bennett suggested that trout fry be liberated in the Ahuriri. Oban, Deep Creek, and the incoming committee was left to deal with the matter.