NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21053, 16 June 1930, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO.

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The sequel to the theft of’a car from Air F_. E. Fowler at the Waitaki hydroelectric works on May 27 was the arrest «t Greyjuquth on June 3 of Douglas Alfred Smith on I ].another offence. The accused was convicted-, of. convcrting the car to hie own.uae,;,- ant};, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. ' -Th.e car •was.seen by Mrfl-Fowlefoat,Tapaiiui on' Ithe day following its ■ disappearance, but the driver, in reply to her inquiry as to what he was doing with the car, said it Bad been lent to him. He subsequently drove to Kaikoura, Blenheim, Murchison, IReefton, and Greymouth, where he was arrested, £ personal: . Queen’s Hotel.—Mr C. R. Palmer (Sydney), Mr E. W. Whyte. Mr and Mrs Christie (Auckland), Mr F, Mullen (Wellington), Miss M‘Dougall, Mr J. Small! i(Dnneoin), Mrs Calder, Mr W. Calder l(lnvercargill), Mr I. Cameron (Benavon). . A cable from London has been received By Mr .J. t H. Main stating that he has Been appointed a notary public. Certain formalities have, however, yet to be completed before MrMain can p.erform the junctions, appertaining to the office. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. A match between Morven and Glenavy IA and B teams, fired on the Morven range, resulted in a win for Morven A and Glenavy B respectively. The following arc the scores:— Morven A,—S. Blair 78, A. Pearce 78, C. Melton 78, L. Morrison 77, J. Bruce 77, F. Keen 77, H. Spencer 77, T. Allsmtt 76, C. S. Marshall 75, J. C. Hay 74: —total, 767. Glenavy A.—S. MaiHaroa 78, C. Fleming 78. N. Gibson 77. A. M'Culloeh .77? D. M'Culloeh 77, N, L, Andrews 76,VR.: Oochrane 76, J. Purdie 75, K. Swann /T4,] J. Hollamhy, jun„ 72; —total, 760. Morven B.—W. D.- Marshall 80, J. Spencer 79, C, Nolan 76, L. Melton 75, lE. Bell 75, A. Polkinghorne 75, J. Nolan 74, W. Gallery 71, R, Peterson 71, R. INolan 70; —total. .746. Glenavy B. —T. Fleming 79, J. H. Andrews! 77, B. Duff 76, R. Swann 75, W. Devlin 75, J. M'Culloeh 74, J. Hollamby, sen., 74, J, G’-Hara 74, N. Fleming 74, E. Grimson 73;—total, 761. ' At a meeting of the North: Otago Miniature Rifle Association it was decided each club should hold all shoots for the shield competition on its own range. It was also decided that the-first .round of the '•Held competition he: fired off between' 'June 23 and June 28. The best scores at the weekly shoot of the Railway Club were as follows;—G. Brightwell 79 (2), 80; T. Sheedy 79 (4), SO; R. Wilson 77 (I), ; 78; W. Woodall 77 (1), 78; A. Brown 76, (1), 77; J. Watkins 75 (4), 79.. T. Sheedy won the rifle and handicap buttons. The best scores at the weekly shoot of the Kakanui Club were as follows;—-C. V. Sievwright 78, D. -Massey 76, S. Boutherway 76. R. Rapson 75, W. Innes 74, L,\ Cooper 74, A. -Fiddes 74, ,W. M. Cooper 73, F. Cleverley 72, E, Jones, 71, p. Duncan 71, W. Sculler, 71, L.. Dougherty Si, W. Mintz 70, J; Martin 70, FAREWELL SOCIAL. A farewell social was tendered to Mrs J. Pringle and Mr James Pringle, who are shortly leaving the district to reside in Oamaru,'in the Kauru Hill Hall on Friday evening. About 300 persons were present, and a very enjoyable time was •pent, the evening taking the form of a social and dance. The following performers contributed items:—Songs, Master C. Ewing and Miss F. French; duet. Miss F. French and Mr. Woodley. During the evening, Mr J. French, on behalf of the many friends of. the guests, expressed regret at the departure of Mrs Pringle and Mrs James Pringle. He also stated-that the Pringle family had always taken an active part in the welfare of the district, and wished them every happiness in their new home. He then presented Mrs ■ Pringle with a carpet and Mr James Pringle with a set of hair, brushes. Opportunity was , •also-, tyken .tot, show, the are held by the residents of the district By presenting them with a china cabinet and smoking set. A presentation of a xose -.bowl'.was also mads. to Mr-Jack Pringle by Mr A. Watyon, on behalf of the Maheno Football Club. Dancing was Indulged* jri - tiU‘.;the\eai;ly' hoursV pi s , the toOming? “ excellent music bding supplied 1 By]?Mrs Ellis and Mr R,. Johnston, while " extras-’’ were playedVby Messrs. P. Too-' .Bill:i,and''L. ■’Clarki' The 1 duties 'of' M.O? were carried out; by T, Ovens. : ,; € ; / GOLF.' ./ ••: The best cards‘ returned'in‘the stroke competition on Saturday 'were as follows:—K. Sumpter 82 (14), 68; R. Hedges 931 (24), 69 ;;Eolt&ck : 88V (18>, 70; Hopgood' 100-(3O), 70; - Bahekhrirst' 102 ‘ (30), 72; Bates 102 ' (50')’,‘ 72;■ rHdhries 1 84' (11); 73; Smith 103 (30), 73; Hewat 1 00' (16), 74; M.'Ewan 85 (il). 74: Widdowson 99 (25), 74];,'Mathesonj‘84 ! (40)V 74; Currie 104 ;(3D), 74; Kinder 97 .-(23), 74i- - - >-■ The teams’l'matchtbefween Rotary arid the -Rest 1 ’-was won by the Rest by 10 points, the ’aggregate scores being;—The Rest 1031; <Rotary To4l’i- Y-'i r -.. : {

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

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WAITAKI FOOTBALL SUB-UNION,

. The usual Management Committee, meeting of the Waitaki -Rugby Football Subunion was presided over by Mr Pufflet. . The Otiake Club was granted permission to hold'a -aeven-a-side tournament. , ' .Mr. Hedley,,, manager 1 of, the Country ■team., ispoke. in appreciative terms of-- the 'hospitality extended' to players and mem-' ■beys of tho -eub-union by the North',Otago - Union on the occasion 'of the Town v." Country match.—The secretary was instructed to write thanking the union.—A discussion concerning a return match followed,’ and it was decided to invite suggestions from the union as to a date for this fixture. The secretary was instructed to write to the Waimate Sub-union as to the date for the annual match between the Waimate and Waitaki Sub-unions, Mr Lawrenson. (delegate for Duntroon) reported that at the Awakino B v. Duntroon match on June 7 a line umpire had ■been changed at half time without .the matter having been referred to the Dun■trqon ‘team.—-Mr Turnbull said he would bring the matter up at the first meeting of the Awakino Club. • Mr Hedley asked for a ruling concerning the practice of playing with spare footballs .op the side line.—The consensus of opinion was that the matter lay between the referee and the two captains. A. C. M'Laehlin’s application for a transfer from Old Boys (Gisborne) to Awakino was declined, the sub-union considering - him to be a member of the Kurow Club, ’ The following transfers were granted:— G. Johnstone. Star (Timaru) to Awakino; L. Dore, Zingari to Awakino; A. Sticbma.n, Excelsior, to Awakino; T. ‘ Nye, Otiake to Omarama; B. Larsen, Temuka to Awakino; W. Borland, Kurow to Otiake. , j ST. PAUL’S CHURGH. . At thei-n^prrirng' service at St. .Paul’s Cllurch yesterday the Rev. B. Kilroy de- ; liyered- a striking address on the difficult, and probably too little discussed subject, '■ The Doctrine of the-Trinity.” Mr Kilroy .. spared neither j;he - ancient theologian nor the modern’ scientist, where, in nis opinion, criticism was necessary, Hia preaching is being rewarded by having the pews of his' church filled almost to capacity. SEND OFF AT WINDSOR. ‘ A large gathering of Windsor residents assembled in the Windsor Hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs M'Crossan and family. Mr J. Carrodus, who presided, referred to'the-good qualities of both Mr and Mrs M'Crossan as citizens. Mr J. MTially presented Mrs M'Crossan with a beautiful rug r and Mr-M'Crossan with a wallet, Miss ■ Joan M'Crossan with a manicure set, and Masters James arid . Leo with a-watch each. During the evening Mrs G. Allan and Miss E. Johnston rendered songs] After supper a. dance was indulged in by all present, ROADSIDE ADVERTISEMENTS. The' North Otago Motor Association is sending a ■ remit to he - brought forward at the quarterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union that the setting up of roadside adveriseinents be made illegal. The association is also desirous of having existing signs removed. RUGBY FOOTBALL. There was only' a meagre attendance of spectators at the Show Grounds on Satur-. day. Old , Boys defeated Excelsior on the Oval, though to Excelsior must be given the credit of having the better of the game territorially. Neither side was Up to full strength, Excelsior having to field four . juniors’!who; had just participated in a Junior game. By defeating Excelsior Old.; Boys have increased- their 1 ead on,: the: championship ladder. On the No. 2 ground Athletic defeated Maheno, thus gaining second place on the ladder. Neither game , was up to-the usual etan.dard, and, af; times, both were decidedly j ragged, OLD BOYS v. EXCELSIOR. o]d Boys opened up merrily and Excelsior were soon on .the defensive in their twenty-five, where a penalty and then a mark by Grant, held up the Blue - attack. Hunter essayed to kick a goal 'from; a [penalty, but the angle was too difficult, and , the - Reds > earned, play to the other end. Robertson intercepted nicely R-. Cameron: went over the line, but lost - possession’ of the - ball. Several, passing rushes, by th e ,Red ■ b,acks were instituted, but the passes lacked direction, and bad handling nullified their efforts. Williams. arid - .then - Jacobs headed an incursion into; Red territory: but it was short-lived and the Reds stormed their opponents' line,, where „>Gaffaney. sent Robertson over. The last-named, however, was recalled for a knock on. ; Temper©. cleared nicely and Kent attempted to pot a goal.. Hunter, from the twenty-five, ran around the field and down the side line arid from a melee a, few yards’out Grocott hurled himself over "for a good stay. Meikle converted • with a nice .kick. > Faris, By, following up fast,, set the Blucs on, the attack, and Familton and Wray improved the - position.. Spear, however, came through the, ruck and Kent added the’finishing touch to a! nice passing bout-by -touching down between the posts just as the bell sounded. Gaffaney made no mistake with the kick, and' half- time came with the scores 5 all. ■ On resuming, tight play took place in Red territory for a spell, but Old Boys rallied .to .the other\end, where Walton kicked 'a..-fine-penalty goal. The Blues made good; efforts to equalise, and were unsuccessful from an infringement, but from.i'a . scramble 15 yards out Tempero snapped up smartly and beat the opposition brilliantly to touch down just before knocking over the corner flag. The kick at goal failed. Heartened by this success, the Blues played with added vigour, but the Old Boys’ defence held. Granger tried a long not at goal, but Kent sent the Blues back. ■ Gaffaney threw out a long pass, which Grant recovered in Brilliant fashion to'send Kent over jn the corner for a score.' The extra points were not added, - and time: came shortly afterwards with the scores:

' .Old ■ Boj-g .. .. .. 11 points. „ •"Excelsior .. .... • 8 points. : iMi'.lJ.' Gross was ,referee, ATHLETIC v. MAHENO. The country .team was aggressive in tho opening stages and kept. Athletic on the defensive. - Sinclair made a good dash down the line, b«t was thrown out at the corner flag. Maheno easily held its own; and . from a penalty at the Maroons, twenty-five Hollow landed a fine goal; Give and take play ensued until half time was sounded with the score: Maheno 3 points. Athletic nil.. In the second ; half " Athletic showed much improvement, and the forwards worked with determination. The Athletic pack, led by Campbell and Dirccn: broke away in sonic fine dribbling rushes: Athletic pressed hard, and by several speculating kicks bad the Greens defending. A kick through saw Dowclall follow up fast to toucli down for a good try. Tlte scorer failed with the kick. Following the kick off Maheno attacked, but Ross took possession and kicked through. The Athletic forwards broke away with the ball from the line outs, and followed up hard. Athletic caught the Maheno backs napping and Falloon kicked through and beat Sinclair! to the touch down. Dowdall converted with a, good kick. The Maheno, forwards, milled. A, Clark dribbled

through with the ball to Maroon territory, 'and from! a ! penalty. Hollow ] again found the posts. The Maroons went away in ;a good effort, and by fast following up Robertson, took possession to score in a -handy position. . Dowdall had no trouble un converting. The best movement of ■the day,followed when -Hollow opened up iplay and. passed several players to transfer to Gillies, who put in a good run to the line. Souness came up on the outside to take-the pass and Across for a good try. Hollow failed with the kick. Time came 'irnrriediately- afterwards with the ■ sccires: Athletic 13 points. Maheno .. .. .. 9 points. ; Mr Bryant was the referee. JUNIOR MATCHES. “ Athletic 6, Maheno 3. School 22, Excelsior nil. THIRD GRADE. St. Kevin’s,.ll, Enfield nil. i Athletic 42, Excelsior 3. Old Boys 6, School 6. FOURTH GRADE. Athletic 9. Old Boye 5. School E won from Excelsior by default. School C won from Athletic B by default. School D 6, St. Kevin’s nil. COUNTRY COMPETITIONS.. Duntroon 13. Ngapara 3. Awakino B 26, Otiake nil. Tokarahi 9, Kurow 3. Awakino A 7, Omarama 3. LADIES’ HOCKEY. , ; SENIORS. Totara 4, Pirata 2. Arawa 3, Maheno 2. JUNIORS. Arawa B 3, Maheno B 1. COUNTRY COMPETITIONS. Duntroon 5,, drew with Kurow 5. Windsor 2,'Awakino nil. MEN’S HOCKEY. Oamaru 6, Hampden nil. Moeraki 4, Rovers 1. MAJESTIC THEATRE. To-night will see the screening at the Majestic Theatre of “ Blackmail," an English production which has a gripping story acted by a capable cast of players, whose-diction alone makes'them outstanding. The plot centres round a ■ young Scotland Yard ■ detective, -and his sweetheart, a tiff between them, and the inevitable apeparance of the other man—a young But very sophisticated artist. This man takes the girl to his studio,- where, in a struggle, she kills him. Into the action comes the blackmailer, who has seen her leave the artist’s flat, and, although at first his veiled threats meet with a measure of success, the girl’e sweetheart comes to the rescue, and, after an exciting train of incidents, which include a thrilling chase over the dome of the British Museum, all ends well, although one is left wondering whether the ending is as-satisfactory as it might he. , ■