PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20914, 2 January 1930, Page 13

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

PERSONAL. . . A large representative gathering of Railway employees assembled in the porters’ room to bid farewell to Mr F. J. Brown, passenger foreman, who has been transferred to Frank ton Junction. Mr Hartley, stationmaster, presided and expressed regret at losing such a popular officer, although at the same time he knew, be was voicing the opinion' of the staff In complimenting Mr Brown on his well*Jl e rited promotion. He then presented Mr Brown with a. solid leather suit case ■ ? S tj token of the esteem in which he was held by his fellow employees, and wished Jfr, Brown and family every success. in their new. home. Messrs Le Fevre (transport), T. Harwood (booking), B. Kilgonr (parcels), J. 0. Christie (guards), -f. Logan (porters), 6. Brightwell (train examiners) also spoke of the good qualities Oi tha departing guest. Messrs R. Alexander. and A. ;R. Fncker, of the Oamaru railway, staff, nave deceived transfers to Alexandra and Roxburgh respectively-. .The following visitors to Oamaru are ■faying at the Queen’s Hotel:—Messrs Beale, Langton,, Schnauer, Smith, Byon, Vivian, Vipond, Strickland, Owen, ,jewis, Aicfcen, Lowrio (Auck- , land touring cricket team). Mr . and Mrs J. C. Brown (Palmerston North).. , ■ a ®“ Mrs Croft ‘ (Rangiora), Mr and ' 8 (Christchurch), Mr and rj r * f!- E. Hilliker, Mrs Meredith, Miss Meredith, Master Meredith, Mr A. Horaal.MrA, Booth' (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs Robert Milligan arrived at-Oamaru yesterday (Hew Yearns Day) from a long visit to the Ofd Country. They returned to New. Zealand by the .Kangitata, which made Auckland the,port ®E_ arrival on her first trip to the Dominion, ■ . ROYAL SHOW CHAMPION. A sale of considerable interest to the laming community of North Otago has been effected by the Gore branch of the Rational Mortgage and Agency Company, Aitd.. in the disposal of Mr A. Thomson’s Ulelsa) two-year-old. Clydesdale colt, yreat Count, by Rosenoraig—Camperdown Countess, by Baron Bold (the Royal Show champion), to Mr J. M. Smith, of Kakanui. This very promising colt, which was bred by Mr Thomson Was first in his Class at all the shows from'Dunedin to Jnvercarg i ll, and he took, precedence over all the stallions at the Royal. Show. Mr ooiith is to b« 1 congratulated on obtaining such a high-class colt for the services fit breeders -In North Otago at a later (late* i, ne colt naa an unbeaten show ring record,'and he shows plenty of good breedsire, and quality, which should im- : prove the Clydesdale strain ■ in North ■ Wylse (Sefton), judge at the Royal Show, said Great Count was a massive colt with beautiful movement, it was hm opinion, and in this be .was swpporjed by other competent judges, ii fc !? reat Count-had, a great future. The / colt shows good breeding and all the qualities essential in ’-a: good sire. The on.- Y a *, I snected at a substantial figure. J his is the second Royal, Show champion to be owned by Mr Smith, the other being Balmedie Monarch, which was bred by him and whiclr secured the honour, at the Royal Show, Christchurch, two rears •ago. , RIFLE SHOOTING. J X}!fl? e r?L e v I?l3r '■lt 01of Papakaio Rifle Club resulted as follows: L. a . "< 3Q0.500 Hep. TI. Rifleman A. Gibson. . 39; 40. ,9 —BB Rifleman D. R. Borne -43'''40' 5 'BB' Rifleman G. Gibson 1. 41 39 787 Rifleman D Borne .. 43 43 0— 86 Rifleman ,8.. Gibson -.. 41 41 : 3 ii 35 Rifleman D. Rac .. 34 36 14 .84 Rifleman ■ Don- Borrie 35. 40 5 80 Rifleman ~V, Rae : 37 33 8 7g Riftsman A. Norton .. 38 38 0— 76 -f OBITUARY. The death occurred on Monday at the f',u denc £-n f K', s nephew ’ Mr Robert Allan, talton HaiiMcatoti.of-Mr Henry Allan; of Newborough. Oamaru, at, the age of A2 years. The late Mr Allan was ole of the tpioneers. of North Otago. He was born in 1837 in Whitburn, West Lothian, hcotland and came out to New Zealapd in theship Lady; EgidT about 70 years ago. By occupation he was then a carfound, employment with a contractor in the erection of some' of ttie largest, buildings of tli e time/ but when after a few years the building trade to C br m lt lie, .turned. Jus attention Repurchased an areaofland from the Australian and New

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Zealand Land Company at While Rocks, which he callvd Calton Hill, tu which lie later added a further area on the death of hie neighbour, the late Mr Aikenhehd. He continued farming until his_ retirement about 20 years ago, and built a home in Newborough. He was one of the first members of St. Paul’s Church in 1863, and held the position of cider for many years. He was also a lay member of the Oamaru Presbytery, T? ne , '* R ' a >’ representatives to the Presbyterian General Assembly. AWAMOKO SUNDAY SCHOOL. * . The Awamoko Sunday School prizes were presented at the evening service on Sundaj' by the teachers, Mr John King (superintendent), and Misses M. King, Hilda Wljitham, and Phyllis Poison. A special attendance prize was awarded to John Dickson,, who in four. years has been absent only once. Each scholar received a book, and good attendance prizes were won by Jessie Strachan, Bessie Johnston, and George Richardson, while Frank Richardson gained, the good conduct prize. At the same time the junior Bible class prize? were presentedto Jessie King and Ntssie Ledingham. The Rev. A. _C. V\ edderspoon congratulated the children, and thanked the teachers for another year’s work, and mentioned that Mr John King and Miss M. B. King had been recommended by the presbytery for the assembly’s long service diploma,, the former having been a Sunday school teacher for 32 years, and Miss King for -25- years. ■ . CALEDONIAN SPORTS. . The tenth annual sports gathering held yesterday at the show grounds by the North Otago Caledonian Society were the most successful ‘ held hero for some years past from every point of view, except the weather, which was in fickle mood. A heavy shower just after the last .athletic event delayed the completion of . the dancing competitions, but otherwise the events were run off with despatch, showing an organisation which left nothing to he desired., The presence of such noted champions as H. Opperman, A. C. Ritchie, and DM Lennan no doubt attracted the public, the crowd being estimated at oyer 3000. The' gate takings amounted to £175, as compared with £ll6 for last year. Opperman was brought down from Christchurch at a_ cost ot £35, the bulk of which was subscribed to' the society by local sportsmen. At' the annual dinner prior to the commencement of the sports the president' (Mr W. ’Gerrie) extended a cordial_ welcome to the visitors, and his Cfet wishes to all for a happy new year, hollowing on the toast of "* The King,” the Mayor (Mr Frank Crawshaw) proposed the toast of The Visitors,’’ and after joining _ih their welcome, congratulated the society on its efforts to foster sport, in the. district. Messrs G. E. Perkins 1 (president of the N.Z.A.C.). A. 31. D. .Mansort (Country Association), and H, Opperman responded. I The Australian cyclist,- in a happy speech, touchcd'on the value of sport for bringing the. peoples, of the world together. _ He was pleased to see the sporting spirit'so strong in' New-'Zealand and the' number of - societies which' worked wholeheartedly in the. interests of sport. ■The record of famous athletes showed that they made their beginnings at the country meetings, and, if those had not been held,' they would not have received their chance. ■ He "thanked them • all for the hospitalbity extended to him in New Zealand, which was the equal.to that found in any part of. the world. • The excellence’.of. the organisation of the sports , redounds to* the credit of the directors of the society, who are endeavouring to regain for-North Otago the. reputa-s. tion pf the premier, athletic centre, of the Dominion, The allocation of several. New-. Zealand championships attracted good entries from first class athletes, and, with the running apd cycling tracks in good order,’good performances were-the order of the day. In the running events the 100 Yards New Zealand Championship was won by N. M*Lennan, of Christchurch. in even time, as was also the 130 Yards Caledonian Handicap off. throe yards in 12 2-ssec. The cup for most points was annexed, by J. Sim, ofWeston, who gained first places in the 880 Yards and Mile ’Handicaps. Perhaps the most interesting of- the cycling events ■ was the pursuit race of three miles between Oppenman (Australian champion) v and A. C. Ritchie (New Zealand champion). 'Ritchie commenced with a lead of half a length, but in each of the 12 laps Opperinain gained materially, until he finally reduced theTead to one-half, or about 11 yards, his time for the three miles being /min 23 3-ssec. ; Opperman failed to gam a place in Lis heat for the Halfmile, hut was second in his heat for the Mile Champipnship, first in his heat in the One Mile and a-half, third in hia heat , in the ' Mile Handicap and second in the Two-mife Championslup, P. L. Hansen, of Waimate, won the Half-mile and Mile Handicaps, while v Jansen, also of Waimate. annexed the Mile Championship’ The One Mile and a-half Championship fell to O Weir (Christchurch) and-the Two-mile Championship to C. Austin, of Dunedin. The cups were presented by Mr J. Gerrie and the championship ribbons by Mesdames I). M'lntosh and J, Jardinc, In the piping the New Zealand championship for jigs, and hornpipes was won by A. M’lntyre, of Christchurch. There were only three competitors in this section, but the dancing was of a very high standard, a point separating the competitors in the different events. The two New Zealand championships in dancing were won by Tui Cairns (sword dance) and Violet Cameron (Irish jiyL • The judges of piping and dancing, Messrs Di Scott, sen. and jun., gave a very fine exhibition of dancing and piping, which was warmly applauded by the spectators. It is not often -that a performance of such merit is given by father and son, the father being a noted piper, while the son holds the New Zealand championship for the sword dance. It was a pleasing interlude in a day of good performances. The directors and officials are to be congratulated on the success achieved, and the support accorded by the public should spur them on to even greater efforts. The result must be very gratifying to them, and especially to the president, Mr G. Gerrie, and* secretary, Mr J, D. Forbes, who, with the loyal co-operation of their fellow officials, brought, the gathering to such a successful conclusion. The following were the results:— RUNNING. 75 Yards Handicap.—First heat; P. Cook (31yds) 1. J,' H. Harris (2yds) it, R. A. Drury (4Jyds) 3. Time, 8 l-ssec. Second heat: T. Trevathan (7yds) ], ,1. C. Berwick (2yds) 2. C. Pierson (Iyd) 3. Time, Bsec. Final: P. Cook (Baldutha) 1, J. H. Harris (Dunedin; 2, C, Pierson (Invercargill) 3. Time, 7 4-ssec. 880 Yards Handicap.—J. bim (38yds) 1, J. May (40yds) 2. W. H. Diver (45yds) 3. Time. 2min 1 l-ssoc. Girls’ Race.—E. Morgan 1, X. Ncwlands 2. P. Willers 3. Boys’ Race.—No. .1;. J. Franklin I. H. Robertson 2, R. Lee 3. No. 2: H. Perkin I, A. Smart 2, J. Hunter 3. 100 Yards New Zealand Championship D. M’Lennnn (Christchurch) 1. C. Pierson (Invercargill) 2. J. H. Harris (Dunedin) 3. Time. lOsee. • 220 Yards Handicap.—First heat:. J. A. Carson (14yds) 1, J. H. Harris (3yds) 2, P. Cook (74yds) 3. Time, 23 4-ssec. Second heat: J, C. ..Borwicu (2yds). 1, T. Trevathan (14yds) , 2. J, Smither (14yds) 3. Time. 23 2-ssec. Final:: T. Trevathan 1. J. H. Harris 2, P. Cook 3. Time, 23 2-ssec. Boys’ Race (under 14 years).—No. 1; T. M'Lean 1. S. Jenkins 2, K. Gudsell 3. No. 2; H. Perkin 1, G. Hunter 2. Girls' Race, under 14 years.—M. Perkin 1, N. Rowlands 2, F. Logan 3. 130 Yards Caledonian Handicap.—First heat; D. M'Lcunan (3vds) 1, ,T, H. Harris (74) 2. F. A. Gordon Cl 4) 3, P. PierTime. 12 2-osee. Second T- Trevathan (14yds) 1, J. C. Borwick (/ a) 2, G. A. Carson (13) 3. Time,

13sec. Third heat. R. A. Drury fllvds) 1, P. Cook (104) 2, J. Noonan (13il 3. Time, I3?ec. First semi-thm!: D. M*Leunan 1. P. Pierson 2, F. A. Gordon 3. Time, 12 2-ssec. Second semi-final: R. A. Drury 1 J. H. Harris 2. G. R. Carson 3. 4-ssec. Final: D. M'Lennan(Cbnstchnrcli) 1, R. A. Drurv (Christckurch) 2 P. Pierson (Timamj 3. Time, Iw 2-ssec. One Mile Handicap.—J. f>im (55vds) LJ. G. Green (40) 2, J. Nt ay (45) 3. Time, 4mm 41see. , 440 Yards Handicap—S. W. Panic 1 Christchurch), 17yds, I; R. Jones (Ross, on 1 n as L-’ Kcr 1~ ■ ’f- Ylay (Oamaru), -Oytls. 3. f 111L', 53 3-*)spo. Half-mile 'Dnsli Handicap— P irst heat: A. J. Hansen iSaycls) 1 H Turt.ll (40) 2. A. E. Frandscn (15) 3. vi 1 ? 8 ; ? srcc v, Second heat: P. P. Hansen «sayds) 1. R. A. S. May (90) 2. O. Austin (30) 3. Time, 63sec. Final; P. L. (Waimate) I, H. Turtil) (Grevmouth) 2 R A..L. Kay (Greymouth) 3. iime, o.i 4-ssec. ~ One Mile New Zealand Championship. First heat: A, J. Hansen 1, A. C. Ritchie 2. C. Austin 3. Time. 2raiu 29 4-osec. Second heat: IV. T. Weir 1 H Opperman 2 T. D. Griffiths 3. Time! 21 . Final; A. J. Hansen (M annate) 1. V . T. Weir (Christchurch) -, A. C. Ritchie (Christchurch) 3. Time, 2mm 24sec. One Mile and a-half Oamaru Wheelrace Handicap—First heat: H. Onnerman (scr) 1, W. T. Weir (45vds) 2. T. D Gnffiths_ (120yds) 3. Time. 3min Second heat: A. J. Hansen (65>ds) 1, A. C. Ritchie (lOvds) 2. A. E. Frandsen (45yds) 3. Time, 3min 38sec. Final; W TWoir (Christchurch) I. H. 1. Turtill (Greymouth) 2, A C Frandsen (Christchurch) 3. Time, 3min 26 o’o6€C. , oae Mile Cycling Handicap—First il oyds ) L C. Austin (SOjds) 2. P. C. Hansen (145yds) 3. X lnl f>, 16 2-ssec. Second heat: H. Turhll (95yds) 1, A. C. Ritchie (10yds) 2 H. Opperinaa (scr) 3. Time, 2min 22 I'Ssec. Final: P. C. Hansen (Waimate) 1, C. Austin (Dunedin) 2, Turtill (Greymouth) 3. Time, 2min 14sec. Ttvo-mile New Zealand Championship, —O. Austin (Dunedin) I, H. Opperman (Melbourne) 2, A. R. Frandsen (Christchurch) 3. Time, 4min 57 l-ssec. FIELD EVENTS. Putting 161 b Ball Handicap.—W. A. 38ft 4in, 1; P. H. Wilde - ln ' 2 i G, Turnbull ■ (6ft), obH /in, 3. , 221 b Ball Handicap.—G Turn--3n i L ft o n U 3 i. ft> 1: B ‘ Calfighan (sft). 30ft Sin, 2; O. Turnbull (scr), 30ft 74in, , the Caber Handicap.—G. Turn37ft Bin, 1; J. Mulligan (Ift) 37 & 4i i',- 2 ’ J r,Afklnson (2ft), f 7ft, 3.’ Jx' n f’, c '^ b sr’ and StyJe (Youths). —S. Easton 1, W. Thomas 2. G. Harrison Wrestling. Cumberland Style' (Open).— J - Smilhe 1. R: Patterson 2. Wrestling. Cumberland Style (Youths under 18 years)D. Patterson 1; A. Beartlett 2. ’ Throwing T6lb Hammer Handicap.—D, Patterson (16ft). 104 ft. 1: W a stari( lift), 103 ft 2in,-2 NV Turnbui (16ft), 99ft 9Jin, 3. xuruouil , Wrestling, Catch-as-Catch-Can—J. M. Smilbe 1, D. Patterson 2, L. O’Neill 3. PIPING. Strathspcya and Reels—G. Yardley 1, A, ]M Intyre 2, •!. Yardley 3. p.'f’S ß ; and Hornpipes (New Zealand Championship). A. M’lntyro 1, G. Yardley 2, J, Yardlev 3 Pibrochs—G. Yardley 1, J. Yardley 2, A, jMTntyre 3. * , Marches.—G Yardley 1, J, Yardley’and A. Min tyre (equal) 2. ■ Highland Fling ((girls under 10 vears). —Nornia Harper 1, F-irlie Miller 2, Betty Gerrie 3. Highland Fling (girls 12 and under 16 years).—Jessie Mardine 1, Lilian Richardson 2. May Duncan 3, Sword'Dance. New Zealand Charnpionship (girls mnder, 14 vears)Tni Cairns 1. Doran 2, Hazel Doran 3. Highland Fling (girls under 12 years). Hazel Doran 1, Norma Harper 2, DoreAn Taylor 3. Sea . n T T. ri , ubh£iiß D 4 and under 18 ye j rfi ''vT^T o,efc . Gamcron 1, Lilian Richardson 2, Jessie Jardine 3. Best-dressed Competitor (Mr J J Hendrens special prize). 14' and. under 18 years.—Violet Cameron 1, Lilian Richardson 2, Je.ssie Jardinc 3. Highland Fling (under 12 years), for those - who have never won a first prize Lorna Taylor 1, Betty Gerrie 2, Fairlic Miller 3. Irish Jig. New Zealand- Championship toirls 14 and under 18 years).—Violet Cameron 1, Lilian Richardson 2, Jessie Jardine. 3. Sailor’s Hornpipe (girls under 12 v years) .—Norma Harper 1, Hazel Doran 2, Doreen Taylor 3. Sean Tniibhais (girls under 12 years). —Hazel Doran 1, Norma Harper 2, Doreen Taylor 3. Sailor’s Hornpipe (girls 10 and under 14 years).—Tin Cairns 1, H. and N. Doran (equal) 2. , Irish Jig (girls 12. and under 16years). —Lilian Richardson 1. Jessie Jardine 2, Tui Cairns 3. CRICKET. The match between the North Otago representative eleven and Mr Beale’s Auckland touring team was commenced at the School ground -yesterday. The wicket was in excellent condition, and the outfield fairly fast despite the recent rains. The visitors opened with Lawrie' and ■Vipond to the bowling of Zimmerman and Carrington. Both fell early victims to Carrington, but Lyon and Schnauer made a fine stand. Lyon played good cricket w;ith an occasional pretty lata cut. Vivian and Lewis continued in the afternoon, but Lewis was soon clean bowled by J. Robertson. When in sight of his icentury, Vivian skied a ball from J. Robertson, and was caught. This was thc_ first mishit he had made, and his innings was a delight to watch, embracing hard hitting in front of the wicket with solid defence. Smith did not get into Ins stride for some time, but hit hard for his 34. Langton (23) and Owen (32 not out) made useful contributions, bringing the total to 331, The local fielding was patchy. J. Robertson took a fine catch in dismissing Lyon, but several chances went begging. The ground fielding._ too, left a good deal to be desired. North Otago made a disastrous start, opening with Uttley and J. Robertson, The first-named faced the bowling, and in the first over bit one hard to cover, and called. His partner made every effort to reach the crease, but the bails were off when he was well out of his ground. Uttley did not last long, being bowled with an off break by Langton, and Dick and Carrington played out time. During the short time the visitors were in the field, their fielding was. clean and accurate. • Messrs MTntyre and Tweed officiated as umpires. The following are the scores: AUCKLAND. First Innings. Lawrie, b Carrington g Vipond. b Carrington . * q Lyon, cJ. Robertson, b Davey .. .! 35 Schnauer. st Jacobs, bJ. Dai-ey ~ 21 Vivian, c H. Robertson, b' J. Robertson ns L. Lewis, b J, Robertson 27 Smith, cJ. Robertson, b Davey .. 34 Langton, b P, Robertson 23 Aickcn. c and b Zimmerman .. .. 1 g Owen, not out 23 Stichland. b Keith ” 15 Extras 33 Total 331 Rowling Analysis.—Zimmerman took I wicket for 61 runs, Hodge none for 11, Carrington 2 for 32. Tonkin none for 38, Davey 3 for 54. Keith 1 for 42, J. Robertson 3 for 60. NORTH OTAGO. First Innings, J. Robertson, run out »s 0 Uttley, b Langton 0 Dick, not out 2 Carrington, not out 2 Extras 4 Total for two wickets .. ~ 13 PRICE OF LAMB. \ Advirp? has hcon in Gamam that the price of lamb will open at Sid per lb*