NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20875, 15 November 1929, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO.

{Fbou Odb Special Coebkspokdbnt.)

PERSONAL Mr Farquhar Finlay son, who died recently in Sydney, was one of the finest pipers in the southern hemisphere. While in New Zealand he proved himself a winner at all times. After taking up his residence in Sydney he won the Mackie trophy, as Australia's champion piper, 12 times in succession. The trophy is the property of. the Highland Society, Sydney, and is valued at £3OO. Mr Finlayson’s many piper friends in New Zealand will regret to her of his death. The remains were , buried at the Eookwood Cemetery with Scottish honours, a piper playing a lament at the graveside. Mr Donald Scott, of Wellington, son of Senior Sergeant Scott, of Oamaru, who has been appointed judge of the national dancing at the annual sports of the Caledonian Society, won the New. Zealand men’s sword dancing chtynpionship when 19 'years of age, and is probably the youngest judge of national dancing in the Dominion. A SERIOUS CHARGE. At the Oamaru Police Court, before Mr W. 5. Crombie, J.P., yesterday morning. George Gallic Millen, aged 71 years, was charged that on or about November 5, at Oamaru, he did attempt to carnally know a girl under the age of 12 years. On the application of Senior Sergeant Scott accused was remanded until November 20, no bail being granted and accused remaining in custody. ENFIELD MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. The Enfield Miniature Rifle Club held its wind-up social in the Enfield Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a large crowd present, Mr Allan occupying the chair. The concert programme, which was much enjoyed, was supplied by Mr Gardiner and party, of Oamaru. The following contributed items:—Coulter’s htnng Orchestra: dances. Misses M. Gilhes and D. Taylor; recitation, Miss V. Richardson: songs Miss Curie. Mrs Kinder, Messrs L. Blair, Lvous, and Canham; instrumental trio, Messrs A. and * . -fP* and Coulter; instrumental quartet, Messrs Grimmcn. V. Goodman, Coulter, and A. Bent. The accompaniments were, played by Miss M'Quade, Miss Kinder, and Mr Gnmmeu. Piper Jackman played for the national dancing. After the concert a very enjoyable i- nc , e , held to excellent music supplied by Messrs Coulter, Grimmen, A. and T. Bcut, and V. Goodman. PROTESTANT ALLIANCE LODGE. At the fortnightly meeting of the Star of Oamaru Protestant Alliance Lodge a motion of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Bro. B. Geen, who had been a foundation member witli over 43 years’ membership. Sick pay amounting.to £8 3s 4d was passed for payment. The quarterly report and balance sheet showed the lodge to be in a strong financial. position. OBITUARY. The death occurred yesterday morning of M vs , H. Winsley at her residence at W aiareka. Mrs Winaley came to Dunedm with her parents in the ship James Nicol Heming nearly 60 years ago, from Aberdeenshire, and settled in Oamaru three years later. Mr and Mre Winsley celebrated fheir golden wedding last irton'th. ; LAWN TENNIS. The following players will represent the various clubs to-morrow;— Oamaru Seniors v. Awamoa, at Oamaru; Miss Davey, Mrs J. Fraser, Misses Sutton, Romans, Mrs Knowles. Miss H. Sumpibsr; Sumpter. Brvan, Dorward, Gallagher, Dr Fitzgerald, and Feathers. Oamaru Juniors v. Awamoa, at Awamoa; Misses Fitzgerald, Vivian, M, Bain. L. Bain, Mrs Bates, Miss Walker; Wise, ■Knowles, Bates. Spooner, Ryan. M'Leod. _Hill v. Meadowbank, at Hill: Missea K. Weavers, M. Campbell, M. Weavers, E. Malcolm, Mrs MTvcnzie, Miss D Aikenhead; J. Hendy, C. Clark, C. Maude, A. Clark. G. Creagh, Ri, Lorimer; emergency, Miss B. Campbell. Meadowbank Seniors, at Hill: Misses D. Miller, O. Rutherford, R. Robertson, E. M'Quade, I. MacPherson, Mrs M'Ewan; Mulligan, M'Ewan, Hedges, Rowe, Hintz, Byrne. Meadowbank Junior A. at Pukeuri: Misses P. Robins, N. Bearjlsmore, M. MacPherson, P. Familton, N. MacPherson. M. Hedges; Crimp, Forrest, M'Quade, Rutherford, M'Donald, Sej-b. Meadowbank Junior B, at Meadowbank: Misses E. King. I. King, H. Forrest, B. Cuthbertson, W. Slater. A. Miller; Gedge, Lament, Tait, Robertson, Brehaut. Saunders; emergencies—-Misses E. Mollison and Thomson. Mrs Baker; Skirving and Robertson (2). ■

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

SHOW ENTRIES. Excellent entries have been received for the Agricultural and Pastoral show to be held next week, exceeding in the aggregate last year’s total by seven. The entries for the different sections are as follow, the figures for last year being shown in parentheses:—Sheep 136 (164), pigs 4 ('), dogs 46 (29), cattle 151 (189), horses 240 (248), produce 41 (41), bread 119 (68); cured meats 12 (10), grain and seeds 16 (12);—totals. 765 1758). A larger amount of ground space than usual has been booked up for trade exhibits, particularly in respect to agricultural machinery, and the large number of motor exhibits will practically turn that section into a motor Olympia. BOWLING. The following is the draw for the inter-Sr’-n for the Sidey Cup and Mills Shield:— Sidey Cup (for Evening Play). First round, November 27.—Meadowbank , v. Awamoa, at Meadowbank; Phcemx A v. Phcemx B. at Phcenix. Second round, December 11.—Meadowbank v. Phoenix B, at Phoenix; Awamoa v. Phcemx A, at Awamoa. Third round, February s.—Awamoa v. Phcemx B, at Awamoa; Phcenix A v. Meadowbank, at Meadowbank. Mills Shield. First round. November 23.—Meadowbank v Awamoa, at Meadowbank; Phcemx Av. Phcenix B, at Phcenix. December i: Meadowbank v. Phoenix B at Phoenix: Awamoa v. Phcenix A, at Awamoa. December 14: Awamoa v. Phcenix Awamoa; Phcemx A v. Meadowbank, at Meadowbank. Second round, February B.—Meadowbank v. Awamoa, at Awamoa; Phcenix A v. Phoenix B. at Phcenix. February 15: wfi d °"A bank v - Pl ’® nix B, at Meadowbank, Awamoa v. Phcemx A, at Phcenix February 22: Awamoa v. Phcenix B, at SteLS*” A at GOLF. The following is the draw for the ladies’ bogey match to be played to-day:—Mrs 1C w 8 ’ M‘ ss Mackie '• Mrs lotbcnngham, Mrs Roll v. Miss vrV P n t - er i° n ’-.^ r 8 | >n , r . kcr v - Mrs Brown, Mbfc B r r fi ¥ ISS Rol1 ’ Miss M'Donald v. Migs Cuthbertson. The following i s the draw for the bogey match to-morrow;—Holmes v. WiddowAr n, w e i ott r ; Wilson, M'Beath v. J. M- 'Y, 1 ■ Matheson v. Fowler. Hunter i. Roll, S. Cuthbertson v. Pollock, M'Kenv - .Kilpatrick, Heron ,v. Kinder; i) r-°Tp[ v : Gr «ter. Ireland v. Rivers. G. U Cuthbertson v. Day. 1-vine v. Rutherford. Currie v, R. Hedges, Bird v. Stewart, Cobb v. Neill, Selwood v. Hopgood. Members not drawn may arrange their own parties. GIFT EVENING. A . happy function took place in the c ® Schoolroom, when, in view a PP r< >aching marriage. Mr Ross MfKerrow and Miss Peggy Williamson were entertained at a gift evening by their many friends. A pleasant time p was spent m dancing to music by the Robertson family and Miss F. Hulton, and Mies Grace Robertson sang a solo. The various gifts were handed over to the guests by Mr Neil Ross, who extended to them the company’s best wishes for their future happiness. Mr MTCerrow suitably acknowledged the presentations. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs J. Hulton and- D. Bugdcu. MANCHESTER UNITY. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, M.U.1.0.0P., was held last night, N.G. Bro. Green presiding over a large attendance of members. A number of visitors from the Loyal Star of the North was present. It was decided to hold the children’s Christmas tree on December 14, and it was left in the hands of the secretary to arrange for a suitable hall. P.G.’s Farrant, Keen, and MTiay were appointed delegates to the Friendly Societies’ Picnic Committee. It was decided that the lodge be-repre-sented at the 1.0.0. F. luncheon to-night to welcome the grand master. P.G.’s Edwards, M'lntosh, and Farrant were appointed to represent the lodge on the Dispensary Board. The past officers’ degree (purple lecture) will be held on November 29 at 8 p.m.

CRICKET. In.the northern division of the South Otago Association shield.matches on Saturday Miltou B team will be represented by the following:—W. Arnott. A. E. Murray, R. Murray, W. Hawke, J. Devaunoy, L. Burn, E. Olver, E. O’Shaughnessy, .1, Hood, H. Heads, H. M'Clymont. Milburti team: Collings, Allan, Wisely, M'Grouther, Kane (2), Anicich (2), Ware, Carr. Strain. LEASE OF KALEYARDS. When the municipal saleyards were instituted by the Milton - Borough Council 10 years ago, the council entered into an agreement with a Dunedin stock agency to lease the firm’s existing yards for a period ot 10 j ears at a rental of £2O per annum to prevent the possibility of the vards being utilised in opposition to the municipal venture. The original sheep pens have never since been used and are falling into disrepair. The lease having now expired. the council has decided not to renew it. MILTON HOSPITAL. re P. r ,c sent . patients in Milton . Hospital (three males and three • lister Woodhead, formerly ot Uunedin Hospital, has succeeded Sister Bndeson as matron in charge at Milton. TREE-PLANTING. tnn h 'R^ nOUt s l3 7 epor MP re l ? ented b >’ the Milton Borough Council's. Reserves Commit- - If ‘sfc i nl « ht « meeting of the council aiiUd that an inspection of the councile recent tree-planting area showed that a large proportion of the pinus radiata, macrocarpa and bluegum plants . re ,n - a condition, but might iccover. The Douglas fir plants were, 3\ r ’ thriving. The plantation recently had a narrow escape from destruction by fare, the outbreak on an adjoining property fortunately being stopped at the boundary fence. POWER BOARD RATING. The Milton Borough Council at last nights meeting considered the resolution emanating from the Lawrence and Waitahuna branches of the Farmers’ Union demanding an economic and financial investigation into tbe affaire of the Otago Electric Power Board, and asking the council to appoint a delegate to attend the proposed conference with the Power Board on its rating proposals.—Milton Borough is situate in the Otago Power Board’s outer area, having entered into a 10 years’ agreement with the Dunedin City Council prior to the inception of the Power Board, and is therefore not affected by the latter’s rating.—lt was decided that the Lawrence protest be “ received,” and no action taken.