NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20708, 4 May 1929, Page 25

NORTH OTAGO.

MEN’S HOCKEY. At a meeting of the executive of the Oamaru Men’s Hockey Club, various matters were dealt with. Those present were; Messrs E. Brown (chairman), T. Jacobs, A. Carrodus, N. Young, C. Ilawstorn, and C. G. Wilson. A letter was received from the Technical College Old Boys’ hockey team in Dunedin, thanking the Oamaru-Club for its hospitality, rendered to them during their visit on April 20, and requesting that the Oamaru team travel to Dunedin to play on May 11. A similar letter was received from the Albany Hockey Club, inviting the Oamaru team to play at Dunedin on June 1. It was decided to accept both these invitations. In response to an invitation from the Moeraki Club, it was decided that a-team visit Moeraki to-day. A letter was received from the Rugby Union granting the use of part of King George’s Park, and a deputation was appointed to approach the Borough Council in regard to the necessary excavation work on the park. It is requested that a!) players he at the Monument at 1.30 p.m. to-day to journey to Moeraki. PERSONAL. Mr K. G. Sievewright, of the traffic staff of the Oamaru telephone exchange, has received!’ notice of his transfer to the Christchurch telephone-exchange, and he will leave for his new position early next week. Senior Sergeant D. Scott has arrived from Wellington to take charge of the local Police Station in place of Senior Sergeant Shanahan, transferred to Christchurch. ST. PAUL’S CHURCH. The triennial visitation was made to the St. Paul’s Church by a commission comprising of the Revs. A. H. Nordtneyer (Kurow), G. L. Taylor (Duntroon), and A. C. Wedderspoon (Papakaio), when the minister (Rev. Brian Kiiioy), 'the session and the managers were interviewed. A congregational meeting was then held, at which each of the visitors gave ah address, and expressed his satisfaction at the progress made, especially during the last few months. Solos were sung by Misses Grey and Oliver, and Mr Denham, which were greatly appreciated. TO-DAY’S RACE MEETING. Indications arc that to-day’s meeting of the Oamaru Jockey Club will be an outstanding success in the recent history of the club. The acceptances are very good, especially for a one-day meeting, giving promise of full fields in moat events. The track is in excellent racing order, and the coui’se appointments, catering, and other arrangements, should give every satisfaction. A large attendance of local racing enthusiasts is anticipated, which will be supplemented by a large contingent from Dunedin and other centres. RUGBY FOOTBALL. The following Maheno players are requested to meet for practice at Maheno to-day at 2 p.ita.:—Muldrew (2), Hollow (3), Newlands (2), Souneas (2), Bruce (2), Johnston (2), Maequoil (2), Sim, Reid. Robinson (2), Gillies, Yeoman, Richardson, Sinclair (2), Lindsay, Maciarlane, Collety, Guttridge, Davis, Watson, Rawson, Dougherty, Ewing, Campbell, and any other player whose name has not been mentioned. The following will represent Athletic Third Grade:—Park, A. Eirth, Dwyer, Palmer, Birtlqs, MacKinnon, Wavic, G. Firth, Faid, Carrodus, Brown, Ward, Eadie, Clark, Burns; emergencies, Robertson, Paterson. Excelsior Third Grade. —Millar, Omnet, Carrington, Kenelly, Halliburton, Evans, MTntosh, Greer, Parker, Gleeson, Carroll, Hill, Knight, Symon, Tempero, Hastic. OAMARU VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. . The jubilee celebrations in connection with the Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade will be held on May 25, followed by a dance on May 27. A good attendance is expected., ■ During the year the Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade was called out on 22 occasions. A summary of the fires shows that only four of them were of a serious nature, the total insurance paid in respect of them being £20,634 7s 3d. In addition the sums of £ll 15s and £6 18s were paid out in respect of two fires in outhouses. . There were two false alarms, five chimney fires, two rubbish fires, two grass fires, a motor car burned, and the others were minor outbreaks of various descriptions. OAMARU GARDENS. “ The greenhouse is, a great asset to Oamaru, and indeed is a great credit to the people of Oamaru. You wouldn’t sec a better display anywhere." These comments were made to the Otago Daily Times representative fay a visitor to Oamaru, when viewing the magnificent chrysanthemum blooms now to be seen at the new greenhouse at the Oamaru Gardens. The central bed is occupied with a rare display- of these beautiful flowers in ninny pleasing hues, the -Japanese variety predominating. Single or decorative varieties are arranged as an edging, finished off with asparagus springerii. the foliage is nice and healthy and the show will be coming to its best during the next fortnight. The begonias, though out of season, are'exceptionally good, and there is also a fine display of streptocarpus (Cape primroses) and gloxinias. Owing to the comparatively mild weather experienced recently the outside' chrysanthemums are algo looking well. With the approach < of winter the deciduous trees arc in the sere stage and'fallen leave- Utter the lawns and paths. Seasonal work is, however, being pushed ahead, and bedding plants have been lifted and put away, while the planting of hyacinths, tulips, and anemones for the spring show has been completed in the beds bordering the main drive.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT. (From Ooe Srrciat Cobbes»wdent,)

WAITAKI DOG TRIALS. The attendance of the public at the forty-fourth annual dog trials at Hakataramea on Thursday was not so good as last year. The entries were good and splendid weather prevailed, and the dogs were well tried out in 'addition to the trials. Many of the visitors found the sheep-guessing and chain-stepping competitions a source of attraction. The judge (Mr W. E. Aubrey) gave every satisfaction, and the secretary (Mr W. H. Ross) and committee spared no effort to make the trials a success. Mr F. Golightly’s Kip worked well to win the head, bring back, and yard, his heading and bringing back giving him the win. from Mr R, Davies’s Wave. The Huntaway and Slew was won by Mr 1. Anderson’s Bob, with a point advantage, gained in the huntaway over Mr A. Aubrey’s Lost. Following are the results of the day’s events; — Head, Bring Back, and Yard.—P. Golightly’s Kip, 33 points, 1; R. Davie’s Wave, 32 points, 2; W. M’Kenzie’s Don, 30 points, 3; J. B. Purdie’s Spot, 29 J points, 4; W. R. M’Auley’s Scott, 29 points, 5; W. Stewart’s Pairie, 28 points, 6. The jndges’s remarks were:. F. G-olightly’s Kip went outwell, making a good head in Imin 25sec, let sheep off the course a bit at the start, brought sheep quietly across the flat, work at yards fair, yarded in lOmin 50sec. R. Davies’s Wave: Hunted on right, came in to left of sheep too far, then went in underneath and. headed, pulled very jerkily, work at yards fair, yarded in Omin 40see. W. M‘Kenzie!s Don: A fairly good run out straight, failed to take orders once, ran wide of sheep before coming off bill, let them off course, raced across fiat, poor work at yard, yarded in llmin 20sec.

Huntaway and Slew.—J. W. Anderson’s Bob, 37 points, 1; A. L. Aubrey’s Lost, 36 pojnts, 2; J. W. Anderson’s Winnie, 35 points, 3; F. Golightly’s Nig, 34J points,- 4; J. Anderson’s Flag, 34 points, 5; C. Parker’s Moss, 33 points, 6. Judge’s remarks: J. W. Anderson’s Bob hunted flat and through first and second flags in good line, slewed and hunted in good line to complete the course, rather far off sheep throughout, time smin 55seo. A. L. -Aubrey’s Lost hunted across flat and through first flag in good line, dog sniffing at foot of hill, through second flags in good line, dog following fairly well, took wrong order before completing recovery, finished in 6min 50sec. J. W. Anderson’s Winnie hunted well across flat, lotting to right at foot of hill, through first flags in good line, slackness in slewing to second flags, through in good line, came off sheep after slewing, and then finished in 9min 45scc. Mr A. Keen won the chain-stepping competition with 24yds Ift -2in (correct distance 24yds Ift 3in)* Messrs G. M’Aughtrie (2941 b) and P. Munro (2981 b) were the winners of the weight-guessing competition, the correct live weight of three wethers being 2961 b. On the previous day Mr C. M'Phaii won the sheep-guessing with 2481 b (correct weight 24841 b). POULTRY INDUSTRY. Mr D. G. Whitteker, Waitaki South, has returned from Australia, where he has been on a, two. months’ visit in connection with the poultry industry. ' He has an average flock running into 1500 laying birds, and is regarded as one of the largest. poultry breeders in North Otago. Mr Whitteker went to Australia primarily to secure new blood, and he has returned with, a cockerel and two hens, bred by G. M'Donnell, of Kew, Melbourne, one of the most prominent and successful breeders in the Commonwealth. LADIES’ HOCKEY. The following players will represent Arawa A in their match against Hampden at Takaro Park, at 3 p.m. to-day:—Misses Kidd, Bain, Knight, A. Brown, Patterson, Doran, H. Campbell, Cleland,' M. Mushet (captain), Symons, Downing; emergency, Miss P. Couper. All members of the club are requested to be on the ground at 2.15 p.m. sharp.