PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21018, 6 May 1930, Page 6

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(From Our Sfzriali TAR BOILER DAMAGED. . At 9.30 a.m. yesterday morning one ot the Borough Council’s tar boilers at the corner of Itchen and Severn streets, boiled Over and commenced to blaze vigorously' A second boiler alongside was in danger of catching fire, but was removed in time. The fire brigade turned out; and quickly subdued the outbreak, but not before the boiler had been damaged to the extent of between £3O and £4O. GOLF. The following will represent the Ladles* Club in a match against a team from Watt mate, commencing at 10.30 a,m, on Wednesday:—Mesdamee R. S. Orbell, R. K. Ireland. J. Kilkatrick, M. K, McCulloch. D. Foiheringhfcm, R. Brown, Misses P. M Donald B. Familton, Mrs K. Spooner, Miss M. Roll. ’ POLICE COURT. At the Police Court yesterday mornh>B., before Alessre W. E. Searle and L Petrie. J.P.’e, -Theodore Edwin Calder were charged with beipg found without lawful excuse in tbe enclosed yards of the railway engine sheds, Oamaru, but in circumstances that did not disclose the commission of or the intention to commit any other offence. The accused pleaded guilty, and Senior Sergeant Scott stated that the man had been found at 3.46 a.m. by Constable Moore sleeping in the sand house of the eD ft' n , e shed. -He resisted arrest, and called for help, but when arrested admitted sleeping out for several nights. As a matter of fact, two constables had been looking for him under instructions, as the police knew he had been sleeping out somewhere, but did not know where. They had received complants, and on Friday night had received a complaint that ne had looked through the window of a residence in Ribble street, where two children were sleeping. < The accused admitted that he was in the sand house; but denied knowledge of, the Kibble street affair. He was wait?ng in thg’railway yards till the morning, be said,oon the chance of getting a job. He was not absolutely without tneans, and had 3s 6d. He did not get a bed because he was getting short of money, and had not had a bed for nine or ten days. He wae not in the habit of looking through windows, ' . The Bench intimated that it was not prepared to believe the accused's statement, and added that he had apparently decided to make himself a pest in the town - The accused was sentenced to one month s imprisonment. ’ BOWLING. The play on the closing day of the Phoenix-Bowling Club took the form of mixed foursomes, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. The president took , th® opportunity of returning thanks to all those who had co-operated in making the season such a decided, success. The results of the play were as follows;—F. Bedford, Mrs Forrest, Joe Reid. Mrs Joe Reid 17 v. Mrs Ashton, John Taylor, R. Pollock, J. Mitchell 17; W. Forrester G Stringer, W. Blacklook 21, John Reid, Mrs J. Robertson. D. Brown, L. Williams 23; ,J. Adams, Mrs R. Milligan, J. M'Narry, Mra Aikenhead 17 v. G. Littlejohn, Mrs E. Speid, T, Berry, J. H. Grenfell 16; F. Chase, Mrs Freebury, A. Bastings,' Mrs Glass 31 v. F. Forrest, Airs Symington, J. Crisp, W. James 11; J. Eskrick, Mrs Calder W. Tinnoek. Mrs Adams 18 v. W. Beswick, J.\ M. Mullia, G. Mitchell, Mrs T. Berry 15; G'. Grenfell, G.. M'Donald, W. Mitchell, J. Stewart; 11 v.‘ F. Burry, F. Simkin, J. Ironside, W. Brownlie 19. A. AND P: ASSOCIATION. / After reviewing at length the entries and prize winners at the Summer Show, the annual report of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association states that the membership shows a total of 605, including life members. Further improvements bad been effected to the grounds, and the kitchen and scullery had

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CoK&xapoMDiin,) been enlarged . and modern conveniences installed to suit the requirements of the Health Department. The credit balance at the bank was £IOB 4s, which Was satisfactory considering the. heavy expenditure involved in improvements. In consequence of the amount required for improvements and maintenance, the com mittee decided to reduce the number of . t ? t . ureß d . rawtl from 10 to five, and the wM I ty under that heading was now £IO3G. The assets were set down at £7IOB f®' ?Ad outstanding subscriptions amounted 11 j ,P Ur 1 in ß year the association Buttered the loss of utiothef member of .the committee in the death of Mr J. G Ruddenklau, and the death of Mr James Mitchell was also a distinct loss to the association and the district generally. The committee returned thanks to the Waitaki County Council for the use of the county chamber, Oamaru Harbour Board and Gamaru Borough Council for remisison of rates, the donors of special prizes, judges and honorary officials, the. press, Railways Department, and the Police Department. JMeven meetings, were held during the a a S *t» nd - 8 attendances were as follow: E. C. J, Cowen, I. CuthbertU ■ P llc K lst - .P- Rodger, J. Wylie 11. R. Fincham, J, Gibson 10, D. Cant, W Dpig, C. Don, R. B. Meek, T. PortisV G. T , rot j er Jb P- w, Borrie, G. twtit’ -4: H. Copland, J. Fraser, W. Macdonald JS.H.J, Andrew, O. Gillies. J- G. Macdonald, .J. R. Tisdall, J. Williams 7, J. M. Smith 4. Messrs T. S. Untie and G. Livingstone, hon. life members, also attended, several meetings. The following members of the committee ree this year;—E.S. Brewster, D,. Clark, ennse, j G. Macdonald, R. B. Meek T Wyfe °* Sitt,paon ’ J/ Ml/ant j! DUCK SHOOTING. iTi. thc Waitaki district for the opening of the season have apparently been greatly in favour of the S, 3 from the sportsman’s point of view the opening has been disappointing. Ducks Wn r f. M P n ted to be plentiful along tho Waitakl Rivet during the first few daVs but were extremely difficult to ami of the season, have made their way to the sanctuaries. -.| * * the waitaki seat. Christchurch Press, the «tflt y ° r IK,‘1 K ,‘ Archer) ridicules the statement that he is likely to be a candidate for the Waitaki seat. He told a Press reporter on Saturday that the statement was a pure case of speculation, and tnat he has never been approached on the subject it had never been mentioned in any way. He thought that the Waitaki people would be tremendously amused with the ides. LADIES’ HOCKEY. The results of the ladies’ hockey matches on Saturday were as follows: Senior.—Totara 4, Awamoa nil; Pirata 2, Maheno 1. Junior.-Herbert 3, Pirata nil. , RUGBY FOOTBALL. The results of the matches in the country competition were as follows:—Awakino A 15, Otiake nil; Awakino, B 28, Omarama ml; Ngapara 16, Tokarahi nil; Duntroon 19, Kurow 3. BICYCLES DAMAGED. During the past couple of- days three bicycles have been damaged through being -run over by cars. ’ While proceeding north in Thames street' a telegraph messenger was overtaken by 1 a Ford. car. and tne back wheel was completely,wrecked bv the car running over it. The messenger escaped injury. A cycle shop owner also had his repairs list added to by inadvertently running over with his car the wheels, of a couple of cycles that had been Jett lying too far out on the road. SCOTTISH SOCIETY. The weekly dance held by the Scottish Society at the Scottish Hall continues to attract a large number of young people, and IS gaining in popularity as the winter months draw near. Mr W. Miller wah M.C.. and Mrs Sherwin’s orchestra played excellent music. ' KAKANUI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The annual harvest festival service was held in the Kakanui Presbyterian Church on Sunday, when there wde a large congregation, The church was beautifully decorated with large quantities of flowers,, trult, and produce, which are to be disposed of on Wednesday evening. -The Rev, p. C. Rennie preached an appropriate harvest sermon, and made feeling reference to the death of Dr T. Harrison, for many years a resident of Kakanui. PUKEURI FREEZING WORKS. t A fresh record was established at the Pukeun Freezing Works on Friday, when the previous record of 4001 bn March 28 was passed, the tally being 4012 for the “W* The tally for the week was 21,421, which was also a record for the works. PERSONAL. Queen’s Hotel.—Mr C. R. Palmer (Bond, Sydney) Mr E. Bradbury, Mt C. R. Blomfield (Auckland), Mr C. Kibu’ ~? r and Mrs Braithwaite (Christchurch) , Mr G. P. Sise, Miss Kelly, Mr J. Patterson, Mrs J. L. Wight, Mr P J Ward, Mr D Golightly, Mr G. Avery, Mr J. Houston, Mr J. Cogan, Mr D. Sprosen, Mr G. Vial (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Hamilton, Mrs AlTntosh (Waikawa) New Club Hotek—Captain Pollard. Mr W - M'Kay. Mr E. A. Smßh, Mr F. J. Buzzard. Mr R. Harvey, Mr R. Bremner, Mr E. Corley, Air L. J. Hughes (Dunedin). Mr L. Aloodie (Timaru), Mr R. Williams (Auckland), Mr H. Sanselow, Mr G. Holford (Welhng„on), Air J. H. Stevenson (Christchurch) Air and Airs E. Vance (Waitaki). Mr and Mrs J. Pollock. Mr and Mrs o. Robinson (Napier), Mr and Mrs K lioagers (Kakanui). ART EXHIBITION. A5 h w ?*l e u danc u es . , of . tljß P ,lbl,L ' at the Art Exhibition held by the North Otago Art Society at the Balfour continue to be very gratifying, and residents are availing themselves of the opportunity of viewing a collection of art treasures such as is seldom seen in Oamaru. The more time one spends at the exhibition the more one realises the excellence of the ivork of the local artists, and the beauty ot the pictures loaned for exhibition, those from the permanent collection of the Canterbury Art Society. In the Wellington section are two outstanding paintings by John Gully, “ Alanapoun and Southern Alps,” with another by the same painter, “ Mountain scene, in the Canterbury section. All are works of a master which should not be overlooked, for tho soft colouring of and bold grandeur ot I Hot water bags a/e, a/e. rj/e. ■ I WHIRLING SPRAYS (5/- 21/- 30/-. I I Enemas, Douofte Cane, Silk Elastie I W Stockings, and all Toilet and Hyglenie X T Requleltes Post Free. y MAIL ORDER CHEMISTS Box 751, Dunedin.

the mountains make them particularly attractive. “Black Birch,” by D. K.. Richmond, and a “ Coloured'Drawing,” by JJ--,®- Lewis, R.A., are noteworthy, while Gorse, by Arthur Tucker, R.8.A., is a delicate work of a pretty scene. The eiiect ox the nreglow and expression ot the races in the_ black and white study Once Upon a Time,” by H. Linley Rich* ?i. S °i?- “•L-A., are wonderfully good, and tne Wellington collection contains two other gems in “Morton Tower,” by L. Larden, and " Midlothian Canal,” by A. rlichol. In the general collection W. Aleiiziee Gibb has two pictures on view. Harvest, Fcrnside, Canterbury,” is a typical example of his art, in which ne has Calight the spirit of the Scene, the stOoks and green herbage amongst the stubble being well depicted. Miss Edgar has *1 .nice collection of a dozen pictures, S'vl lc h Beve hal are extremely pleasing. In Summer Haze, Auckland,” the colour is nicely blended, and the hillside and trees are admirably depicted, while. in Tne Dome, Winter, Christchurch,” soft delicate colours are skilfully used to pro* duels a striking effect. A series of origmal pen drawings by Mr C. W. Kent are especially good, for the wealth of detail has been delicately traced and the whole artistically 'and skilfully finished, A. A. Forrester is represented by eight pictures, of which perhaps the outstand* mg work is “ Life and Death,” in which evidence of the artist’s skill is apparent in this grimly realistic Work. Five pictures from the brush of R. Smith are good examples of original work. “The Road, Poerua,” is a pleasing pastoral scene, and “ Storm, All Day Bay,” finishes a strong contrast from the darkness of the storm clouds and the sunswept headland of the middle distance., NORTH OTAGO RUGBY UNION. The weekly meeting of the North Otago Rugby Union was held last night. Mr G. B. Stevengon presided. The secretary’s action in forwarding footballs on the usual terms to the Kakanui,'Herbert, and Teaneraki Schools was approved. St. Kevin’s College forwarded £4 12s 6d, representing the proceeds from the sale of season tickets.—Received with thanks. Transfers Were granted to W. Elliott from Ciutha to Athletic, and to E. Hoi* lauds, Carrington, and G. Campbell, from Athletic seniors to juniors. It was decided to forward to the Referees’ Association a copy of rulings from the New Zealand Union' in reference to the ' Fair Catch,”, and the- ball going through the serum. It Was decided' to procure 24 annual handbooks from the New Zealand tfnion. A letter, from the New Zealand Union asking for nominations for the South Island Possibles v. Probables match at Christchurch on May 21 was referred to the selectors, ■ s 1 The South Canterbury Union wrote confirming July 20 at Oamaru and September 6 at Timaru as the dgtes for the North OtftgC-South Canterbury fixtures. A letter from the Agricultural and Pastoral Association asking the gates and pavilion should be locked each weekend, as young people had been noticed trespassing on the Showgrounds on Sunday, was referred to the groundsman. It was decided to cut the grass on all grounds at the Showgrounds forthwith. Mr J. Palmer was appointed selector to represent the union on the board of selectors to pick the combined team, North Otago-South Canterbury-Ashburton, to play the British team. As the Grounds Committee was unable to find tbe score board numbers it was decided to procure a new set, Mr E. S, Smith was appointed groundsman for the season. Mr A. Gilchrist was appointed to the Draw Committee. i The treasurer reported that the gate takings on Saturday were £9 2s. Messrs Crowley. Mollison, Whitcombe, Gilchrist, Young, Stevenson, Palmer, and Atkinson were appointed a sub-commit-tee to make arrangements for the All Blacks’ match, i s The Bectettiry was instructed to advise the various clubs stating that it was .the desire of the union to commemorate the memory of Mr 0. R. Wise by a shield for competition in the Third Grade competition _ and asking if the clubs desired to contribute. Messrs Stevenson, Atkinson; and Crowley were - appointed a subcommittee to deal with the matter. t It, was decided, provided an extension’ of lease could be obtained, to install electricity at the Showgrounds for lighting and for heating the water for shower baths. Messrs Atkinson, Whitcombe, and Mollison were appointed a sub-committee to wait on the A. and P. Association and Electric Power Board On the subject. It was decided to issue passes to. players for tbe season. In view of his past activity as a footballer, the secretary was instructed to write a letter of congratulation to Mr Alan Campbell on his winning the New Zealand heavy-weight boxing championship. If was decided to adhere to the draw for the lower grades, teams unable to play to default. It was decided to postpone games in all grades on May 17 on account of the trots. The draw for next Saturday is as follows: ' Senior.—Old Boys v. Maheno, Oval, 2.45 p.m. (Mr J, Palmer); Athletic v. Excelsior, No. 2, 2.45 p.m. (Mr L. J. Smith). Junior.—Athletic v. Old Boys, Oval, 1.15 p.m. (Mr H. Cross); School V. Maheno, No, 2, 1,15 p.m. (Mr C. Crone); Excelsior a bye. Third Grade.—St. Kevins v. Excelsior, No. 3,'1,15 p.m (Mr G. Knowles); School v. Enfield, No. 3, 2.45 p.m. (Mr H. Chalmers); Athletic v. Old Boys, Takaro Park, 1.15 p.m, (Mr W. May). Fourth Grade.; —School G v. School D, School; St. Kevin’s v. School E, Takaro Park. 2.45 p.m. (Mr R. Watson); Excelsior v. Old Boys, No. 4, 1.15 p.m. (Mr C. Rowe); Athletic Av. Athletic B, No, 4, 2.45 p.m. (Mr W. Wall). RIFLE SHOOTING. The following is the result of the weekly shoot of the Papakaio Rifle Club: 300 ’ 500

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. The best scores at the weekly shoot of the Awamoko Club were as follow:—S Straehan, 78 (4), 80; R. Gibson, 78 (4)! /m ”tt (/)> 80; L. Ludeman, 77 (9), 80; H. Geddes. 77 (5), 80; J. Foley, 75 (5). 80; N. M'Phee, 75 (6) 80’ W. King. 75 (8), 80; J. King. 70 (10), 80; W Gibson, 77 (2). 79; E.King. 73 (G), 79; D. Willetts, 73 (6), 79; G Gibson 77 (1), 78; A Gibson, 70 (2) 78 R. Gibson won the button off the rifle,' and D. Borne the handicap button. The fern leaf badges were won by D. Willetts, A. Gibson, li. Ludeman, and H. Geddes At a meeting held in the Kakanui Athenasum Hall, presided over by Mr W M. Cooper, it was decided to form a miniature rifle club. Mr Cooper informed the meeting that some of the leading rifle shots would visit Kakanui on Saturday next, when a practice shoot would take place, and arrangements for the season bo made and officials appointed. Ihe annual meeting of the Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club was held last night.' Mr R. Pollock presided over a good attendance of members. The annual report reviewing the club’s activities during last season, and the financial statement, showing a satisfactoi'y position, were adopted. Thanks were expressed to Messrs J. M Forrester, H. Grenfell, H. Benson, W. Crombie, J. Meikle, J. Robertson, H. Jeffery, W. Gemmell, Maude Bros., Hudson Essex, Ltd., Para Rubber Company, T, and P. Dairy Company, Fox and Kirkness, and X.Y.Z. for donations and trophies. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year;—Patron, M. J. M. Forrester; president, Mr R. Pollock; vicepresidents, Messrs W. Gemmell and £L.

Hoppert; secretary, Mr T. Kennedy; treasurer, Mr J, Leslie; assistant treasurer, Mt M. Sinclair; committee—Messrs A. North, W. Munro, J. Caldwell, J. Nimrao. J. Lindsay, O. Glynn; handicapper, Mr H. Koppert; Selection Committee— Messrs Pollock, Gemmell, Koppert; scrutineers—Messrs J. Nimmo, H. Koppert, and J. Robertson; delegates to the association—Messrs R. Pollock, H. Koppert, and T. Kennedy; auditor, Mr A. G. Ny. The best Scores at the shoot last night were as follow:—!. Caldwell 80, W. Gemmell 79. R. Pollock 78, O. Glynn 78, Leslie 78, Robertson 78, E. Sinclair 78, W. Munro 77, J. Nimmo 77, OAMARU FIRE BRIGADE. Tile monthly meeting of Oamaru Fire Brigade was held last night. Superintendent W. Couper presided. Messrs J. Jones Furney and R. Lorimer wore elected honorary members, and one nomination for honorary membership was received. It Was decided to apply to the Minister of infernal Affairs for permission to conduct .an art union for the benefit of the Widow of a former fireman in necessitous circumstances. Superintendent Couper, Foreman Hihkley, and Firemen Speid, Williams, and Nightingale were elected a committee to arrange the matter. PIGEON FLYING. The weather conditions were not favourable for fast Velocity for the Christchurch flock race, which resulted as Meikle’s Alright, 1149.1 yards per minute; S. Browne’s Perception, 1137.4; Vernor and Forrester’s Confidence, 1135.2; D. Roe’s High' Class, 1135.4. .The winner’s time was 3hrs 2Gmin Bsec. OAMARU ATHEN/EUM. The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Athenaeum Committee was held last night. Mr J. M. Wilson presided. The Book Committee tabled 49 volumes of fiction, four of general literature, and 250 populap books, which had been returned rebound and in good order. Several newspapers had been placed on the files and magazines on the table. Miss Hayward’s resignation as librarian was accepted with regret, and a resoluF on of appreciation of her services durphst 1/0 years was carried. The deputation which waited. on the Borough Council in regard to financial assistance for the institution reported that it had been favourably received, but no reply waa yet to hand. It was reported that some of the improvements suggested by Mr Bell, librarian of the Christchurch Library, had been carried out, and further suggested improvements were being conisdered.

Efm. W. . Gibson .. yds. 42 yds. 47 Hep. 1 — Tl. 00 Pres, A. Riddell .. 38 38 12 — 88 Rfm Don Borrie .. 43 43 I — 87 Rfm. D. Borrie .. 44 42 1 — 87 Rfm. A. Gibson .. .44 42 86 Rfm, D. Rae 38 39 9 — 86 Rfm.' D. R. Borrie 39 42 3 — 84 Rfm. A. Rae 37 38 7 — 82 Rfm. J. Hall 38 ’ 38 34 10 — 82 Rfm. W. Hurst .. 38 5 —• 81 Rfm. H. Norton .. 40 39 1 — 80 Rfm. R. Gibson .. 38 41 79