PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20915, 3 January 1930, Page 10

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

PORT STATISTICS. * The port statistics for Oamaru for December are as follow;—Coastal cargo, inwards 320 tons (sugar 74, motor cars 11, Kotor lorries, ,2): outwards, 889 tons Aflour 527, pollard and bran 219, wheat lime 42). ' The overseas cargo Amounted to 80 tons, of which 49 was timber, THE RAINFALL. The rainfall for Oamaru for December appears to be the highest for that month for some time past, 362 points being reeorded. as compared with the average ■ rainfall of 335 points Tor the last eight yeaya- . The rainfall for 1929 totals 2764 points, in comparison , with 2052 points during 1928. As the average for ? ver JL yeara is 2203 Points, the rainfall for 1929 was exceedingly good. The outstanding feature of the year has been *be phenomenal rainfall on March 19, when 661 points fell in 24 hours, and the record low fall of five - points in October The rainfall at .Awamoko for December, as recorded by Mr E. S. Brewster, was 324 points, as compared with 282 points for the corresponding month of the previous year. The total for the year was 2588 points, as against 1922 points for the previous year. \ PERSONAL. The following visitors to Oamaru are staying-at, the Grand Hotel:—Mr and Mrs MMeekin (Warkworth), Mr and Mrs M Gee (Hastings), Mr Mahan (Wellington). Mr and Mrs T. E. Robinson, Miss E. D.. Robinson (North Canterbury), Mr W. Parsons. Mr and Mrs C. J- Smith.’ Misses Smith (3) (Rangiora), ni r ,B r w ell. Mr and Mrs A. G. Williams, Mr W. M'Donald, Mr C. M. Walden. Mr D. ArLennan. Mr L, Drury, Mr and Mrs A. B. L. jSmith, Mr and Mrs A. P. Hobson (Christchurch), Mr N. V. Dennison, Mr and. Mrs J. S. Woods, Mr and Mrs G. W. Woods (Omarama). Mr and Mrs W. Young. Miss Young, Mr V. MacFarlane, Mr F. Knox, Mr K. Cameron, Mr tind Mrs Goldstein, Misses Barnett (2) (Dunedin), Miss Harney, Mrs Bartlct, Master Birtlet (Invercargill). AWAMOKO SPORTS. Brilliant sunshine favoured the seventh annual Sports gathering of the Awamoko Athletic Club, held yesterday on Mr R , F. Ledingham’s property at Georgetown. The perfect weather conditions and the excellent programme organised attracted a larger attendance" of spectators than has been "the rule for some; years past. Many Excellent contests-were witnessed in the long-distance events. E. Bain was too good for the back markers, and annexed the- Half-mile, and'Mile-Handicaps. M. Carson won the 100 Yards Handicap and the 120 Yards Georgetown Handicap went to T. Trevathan, -while A. Grant was successful in the 220. Yards and 6. A. Carson in the 440 Yards. The .Otago Championship Sword Dance waa. won by Jessie Jardine. The little ones were well catered for, several races being run for their benefit, for which special prizes were ' given by Mr E. H,-Aubrey and Mr John A. Cameron. To' add to their delight. Father Christmas paid a visit to the grounds and dispensed toys to all the children with a lavish hand. The North Otago Pipe Bond contributed materially to the enjoyment of the afternoon by playing several selections; • The medals were presented by the patron of the society (Mr William Gardiner) , The officials who supported the president (Mr -J, D. M'Leod) and secretary (Mr M. E.. M'Phee) in the conduct of the sports are to be congratulated on the success of the, meeting. ■■ • The results were as follow : RUNNING- : 75 Yards Boys’ Handicap, und* 12 years.—C. Morrison I, T. Harrison 3, P. Dowie 3. Time, 9 2-ssec. 75 Yards Girls' Handicap, under 144 years.—R. Dowie 1, M. Sparks 2, G. O’Brien 3. \ Boys’ Race, under 10 years.—R. Straehan 1,. W. Sparks 2, G. Hunter 3. Girls Race, under 10 years.—l. Rawson 1, H. Rawson 2, G. Wilson 3.

NORTH OTAGO. - ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT. • (Frac On Special Cobehpomdwt.)

Girls’ Race, under eight years.—J. Morrison 1, Ruth Dowie 2, Joyce Nelson W. Boys’ Race, under 10 years—B. Wheeler 1, M. Smart 2, A. Dovey 3. Boys’ Race, 10 years.—R. Godsall 1, R. Poison 2, W. Wheeler 3. , Bace » under 10 Hall R. Collins 2, M, Sparks 3. 1 _3 20 , Yards Maiden Handicap.—M. Carson (scr) 1, T. C. Holmes (scr) 2, L. Lcdl "^ am , (scr) 3. Time, 13 2-ssec. 1 r nri ds Handicap.—E. Bain (55yds) o • ee l\ (acr ) 2 > J - Sim (13yds) 3. Time, 2mm 11 2-ssec. 100 Yards Handicap.—First heat. J. H terser) VJ.W. Hall (oyds)'2, P. beat r 3 \u Tlm /’ - 1 } 2 ' sscc - Second V GV A h n Q X > T. Carson 10 4<L» G 4,- A - Carson (syds) 3. Time. 10 4-sseo. Final: M. Carson 1,- T. Trevathan 2, J. H. Harris 3. Time. 10 3-5 lal 00 ,^ ards 7 Boys * Championship, under 14i . ycare.-Fmst heat: A. Hall 1. J. ¥ Eca P. 2 - J- Carlyon_3. Time. 13 3-ssec. second heat: C. Morrison 1, K. Aubrey 2 HilM 1 * 1 r> Time, 14 l-sscc. Final: A’ 14 l-ssec’ Cal ' yon 2 ’ J - M ‘ Le an 3. Time 120 Yards Georgetown Handicap.—T. H R a i!l an - 1 8 / d A' ) I cup Presented by Mr H. Benson) 1, A. Grant (4yds) 2, G. A. Carson .(6iyds) 3. Time, 13sec. Married Women’s Race.—Mrs Hunter i b - v L Messrs Bills, Ltd.) T*.Tii-ri « IS , (trophy-presented by Mr by MfSloVta* f" pr ““ l ‘ d , ¥ lle Handicap.—E. Bain (100yds) (sm-er shield presented by Mr E. M'Phee) Lfn S SSS_ '■“> 2 ' J ' *■ Ita »’ 50 Yards Girls’ Handicap (under 12 years).—E. Morgan 1, 8. Morgan 2. u Bace (trophies presented F Ml eS Fricke r I. Miss K-Inckor 2, Miss C. M'Kenzie 3. Boys 220 Yards Handicap (under 14?. years) .—R Aubrey 1. J. Smith 2. T. M Lean 3. Time, 29 4-Ssec. 220 Yards Handicap—A. Grant (6yds) V,.y-, A - £ ar s?.n (12yds) 2, T. Trevathau (tfiydsVS. Time, 24 2-ssec. 220 Yards Handicap (youths under 18 years).—E. Skinner 1, J. R. Hall 2, L. Ledingham 3. Time, 26sec. 440 Yards Handicap.—G, A. Carson (loyds) (pold medal presented by Mr Lamberts, Oamaru) I t J, H. Harris (scr) 2. W. Smylie ( 2 2yds) .3. Time, 57 .3-ssec 75 Yards Handicap (club members) • Mamed: J. King and O. Smart, dead heaL 1. Single: W. King 1, T, King 2, T. Dromgoole 3. FIELD EVENTS. Boys’ Broad Jump Handicap (under 144 years).—R Aubrey (3ft), 16ft, 1; T. MLean (2ft), 15ft loin, 2; A. Hall (Ift). 15ft 4m, 3. Boys’ High Jump.-—C. Morrison and D. Ludeman (6in), 4ft Biri, equal, 1; J. Carlyon (10in), 4ft 7in, 3. Throwing 161 b Hammer.—G, Shadwell (scr), 88ft 7in, 1; 6; Turnbull (2ft),-84ft 6id. 2; T. O’Neill (scr), 84ft 4in, 3. Tossing: the Caber.—A. C. Anderson (3ft) 39ft 9in, l; : T. M‘Lean (4ft 6in), 48ft sm, 2; J. Atkinson (3ft), 37ft loin. Hitting Lawn Tennis Ball (competition tor ladies).—Miss I: Falconer 1 Boys* Wrestling. Cumberland Style ( u ,“der 14 years).—D. Ludeman h, L. Godsall 2, B. MacFherson 3. Putting 161 b ' Ball Handicap.—Logan Ross (2ft), 32 ft Sin, 1; J. Atkinson (3£t), 31ft 44in, 2; J. Elder (2ft 6in), 30ft lln. Wrestling, Cumberland Style (open).— G. Shadwell 1, Ritchie 2, Slater 3. High Jump.—Newlands, Rosa, and Gibson (equal) 1. Height, Sft 4in. ■ Hop, Step, and Jump.—Chisholm (38ft lin) 1. Ross (37ft 6in) 2, Newlands (37ft 3m) 3. . • DANCING. Highland Fling (under 12 years).— Doreen Taylor 1 (gold medal, presented by Mr D. K. Mackenzie), Fairhe Miller 2, Betty Gerrie 3. _ Sword _ Dance (under' / f l2'. ’ years).—; Fairlie Miller 1' (gold medal" presented by Mr R. E, Elliott), Betty Gerrie 2, D. Minton 3: ‘ Seann. Triubhais (open).—M. Gillies 1 (gold medal presented by Mr Angus Macanley), Violet Cameron 2,' Jessie Jardine 3. ; Otago. • Championship " Sword Dance (under 15 years).—-J. Jardine 1 (gold medal presented by Messrs Powley and Co,), J. Cook 2 (cold medal presented by Mr J. D. M'Leod), D. Taylor 3. Irish Reel (open),—M. Gillies 1 (gold medal presented by Mr J. J. Hendren), V, Cameron 2 (medal presented by Mr J. J. Hendren), J. Cook 3. Irish Jig (open).—V...Cameron 1 (gold medal presented by Mrs A. M'Leod and £1 by Mr W. Kilgour), M. Gillies 2 (medal presented by Mr D. Kennedy). Gladys Jardine 3. Sailor’s Hornpipe (open).—M. Gillies 1 (gold medal presented by Mr W. Gardiner and fl presented by Mr W. Kilgour), Violet Cameron 2, J. Cook 3. PIPING. Marches, Reels, and Strathspeys (open). — Yard,cy 1> T. Skinner- 2. Marches (novice players North* Otaco Pipe Band).—R. Skinner 1, J. Gibson‘2. G. Jamieson 3. I” : * CRICKET, . The local side continued this morning, but the opening batsmen did not add many to the total. Zimmerman improvsd the position« He very r€* fc rained, but hit the loose balls whenever they came along. He was unlucky in getting out frpm a ball which bumped badly. Davey and Tonkin had a short but merry time, and the innings closed ror_96 runs. T*in orfdl P ta ß° followed on, and lost cll y ’ wl°i was soon cau S bt ?n the deep held. Dick was run out in going for a second run. Zimmerman and Carrington played carefully, and were not out at the luncheon adjournment. Shortly after resuming Carrington was caught, and Zimmerman soon followed, receiving another bumping ball which he returned to the bowler. ; Robertson was batting confidently when he attempted to lift a ball out of the ground, and was caught. The rest did uot get going, and tb" innings closed .for 8; runs, the visitors thus winning by ari innings and 148 runs. The visitors’ fielding was clean and neat. The field was placed tp the best advantage for saving boundaries. Their batting generally was solid and mostly along the ground, but the bowling appeared to be no better than that of the local side, some of whose batsmen certainly got themselves out. Scores:— AUCKLAND. 1 First innings • 331 NORTH OTAGO. First Innings. H. Robertson, run out- .... .. .. 0 Uttley, b Langton , \ 2 Dick, c and b Langtou 5 Carrington, c Lewis, b Langtou .! 8 Zimmerman, c Strickland, b Lyon .. 35 W. • Robertson, ibw.b Langtou .... 1 Daver c Langton. b Lyon 10 Jacobs, Ibw. b Lanvton 5 Tonkin, c Lawrie, b Lyon .. 13 Neitli, not out 4 Hodge.- b Langtou .. .. .. .. .! 0 Extras .. 13 Total .. .. ■.. go Bowling Analysis.—Langton took 5 wickets for 3S; Lyon, 4 for 35; Lawiic. 0 for 10. Second Innings. Uttley, c Smith, b Langton .. .. .. 5 Zimmerman, c and b Schnauer .. .. 18 Dick, run out i Carrington, c Lawrie. b Langton .. 8 J. Robertson, c Vipond. b Vivian .. 10 Jacobs, b Lyon .. .. . . 8 Keith,' c Schnauer, b Vivian .. .. 7 H, Robertson, c Langton, b Smith . . . 6 Davey, b Vjvintl ;. .. .. .. 6 Tonkin, b Vivian .. .. .'. .. .. ~ 2 Hodcre. not out .. .. .. ~ 4 Extras .. .. .. 3 Total 87 Bowling Analysis.—Langton took 2 wickets for 37 runs; Lyon. 1 for 13; Schnauer. 1 for 9; Vivian. 4 for 14; Smith, 1 for A