PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21163, 22 October 1930, Page 7

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

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MAJESTIC PICTURES. “Half Way to Heaven,’’ which will be shown at the Majestic Theatre tb-night and tormorrow, is a romantic melodrama, carnival background.; Charles '-rHPSy) Rogers plays the leading role, anq for this latest .Paramount all-talking Picture, ’Half Way to Heaven,” Rogers had < to become adept at still another specialised and highly-dangerqus business. He became -an acrobat, apd his r°l e requires him to do all kinds of difficult and hazardous feats ‘bn the trapeze, Suppnrting Rogers is' Jean Arthur,’ -who SJ.ayed with Clara Bow in “ The Saturday light' 1 Kid;”’ trad won praise for her characterisations in 11 The Canary Murder -Ease,’’ “The Greene Murder Case/’ and “The Mysteriojia Dr Fu.Maiichu.” Paul Lukas plays the part of the dangerous rival,’apd there is a thrilling confijet with darfng and dangerous situations in the picture to 'make it really' excellent eptenqinmqpfi " ' ‘ ‘ MANCHESTER UNITY. Af the usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge/ Sister E. M’Diaymld 'presided lover: a full 'attendance of officers and sisters. Members of' the Loyal Oamaru apd Lqyal Upper CJutha Lodges were jilsq present. G-M----ffister «L 0- Kidd reported qh the official visit paid to Tfie Lpyal Band of Friend-ship-Lodges' Kakaimi." G.M. Sister J. O. Kidd, N-G. Sister E. M'Qiarmid, and V.G.' Sister G. Abel were appointed to fq ipto committee with tf)e Lqyaf Oapi?rh (Odgq fqr the ’ purppse of drawing up a sylfahpa fgr the cqming yepr. After the U§paJ brisinesq %a's‘ dealt with, a‘ dainty fippper* was serve’d by‘the ladies. Dane: ing’was then ‘ indulged in until a late hour to excellent music suppfied by Mr E. Griffimen, vyhifp extras were played by Sistqr E. Oafeg.' , HOMING PIGEON CLUB. The Oamaru Homing Pigeon Club held ;a pen and flock release'from 'Christchurch, the results being as follows:—Flock Race: A. HuqduckV Good-night. 15484 ‘ yards per minute. A. Rudducka First Night 1546.3; J. Meikle’s Farewell, 1545-6; A. 1 RijtJducb’a Spartan, 154T.4;' S. Browne's Kinkajou, 1544,1: J. -Meikle’e ’ Miss gerqrd, 1543.5; ' B, Petersen’s' Black nke. 1543.6; Vernor and Forrester’s Reputation, 1542.2. Winning tipne, 2hr 39min 41sec. .Pen Meikle’e The Tprk, 992.4 yards per minute: J. Meikle’s Back" Again, 991.7; J. Meikle’a' All ‘ Bight. .986.2; H. Day’s Sunny Jim> 959.3; H, Petersen’s Black Duke, 941,8; H. Petersen's Supper. 940 9.. Webb’ Bros.’ Flying Colours, 870,5; ■Webb Bros.’ Master Admiral, •8f55 ( 3. ■Winning time, 4hr 7min 13aec.

, MINIATURE RIFJ-E SHOOTING. The Totara Club held its final shoot , of the season on Monday evening yrith a novelty shoot, Each rifleman hopinqted his own handicap and for’every , point over 80 two points _were 4?Ju e ted frpm the total score. K. Morgan secured -first p]ace with G. Lawrence second. The following are the heat scores:—-K. Morgan, 72—8—80; D. Marshall, C. Hollow, .77—2—79; V. Peppy, 70-4 3—79; T. Fallpwfield. 76—3—79 ; 6. Lawrence, 76—3—79; % Sbally, 75 —6 79; D’. Clark. 76—7-^79;" J; M'Donald, 79—11—79; W. Smith, : 79—3—78; J. Richardson. 77 J. Bruce, 78—4 — 78; yjT MTntosh, 71—4—73; G. Malcolm, 76 0 78; F. Wharton, 78 —5 ,77; -P- Richardson, 78 —5-—77; D. Lawrence, 743 —77; G. Gillies, 72—5 Ift D. Hollow. S,' Wilson. 74—2—76; J. Clark, 70—0—76; C, Tayles, 70—5—75. A Qonsolation shoot was also fired, B. Wilaqn securing first and J. Bruce second. At the annual social and presentation of trophies of the Oaraaru Railway Club, Mr' D. Williams presided over a large ' attendance of riflemen and friends. He congratulated the m e mhers of the club on tbe most successful, season just concluded. The following toasts were honoured':—"The King"; "North Otago Miniature Rifle Association ” (Mr D. Collins and Messrs W. Lancy aqd P.’Wih liaina); "Sister Clubs” .(Mr R. Laurie and Messrs J. Robertson.'Oamaru. and T. Campbell, Weston); “Railway Rifle Clpb” {My A. Keith and Messrs G. Brightwell, A, Gumming, and F. Jones) During the evening a programme copsisting of musical items, songs, and reqitations was submitted, the following contributing items:—Messrs Coulter, Button, 0. Campbell, J. Brightwell. D. Christian. Hubbard, Scoon, A., Campbell, Wilson, R. Park, G. Brightwell, L, Cartwright. The following trophies were presented to the members by tbe president, Mr D. Williams:—The Bloch Cup and miniature for-best 12 out of 18 shoots off the rifle. 6. Brightwell; runner-up (miniature cup. presented by club).. W. Woodall; Keith rose bowl and miniature cup for best 18 out of 18 shoots, including handicap, C. Hansen; runner-up (miniature cup presented by club). G. Brightwell; Locomotive Cup, A. Byars; mnner-up, (Mr Wylie’s miniature cup), T.Mansfield: ■ Mr J, Robertson’s trophy, for winner of tbe rifle button most times during the season, G. Brightwell; Mr F. Jones’s cup, for the, second highest rifler button winner, W. Woodall; Mi'D. Williams’s cup. for winner of handicap button most times during ‘season, A. Byars; Mr C. Hansen’s trophy, for quoit championship, Q. Ward. Mr A. Gumming, on behalf of the riflemen, then presented Mr J. Watkins, the club

NORTH OTAGO.

ACTIVITIES QF THE DISTRICT.

treasurer, with a small token of esteem and appreciation for the work he had rendered to the club. Mr Walking suitably replied. A yqry enjoyable social evening was “gJd fjy the Oaraaru Cliib on the occasion of tpe presentation qf trophies won during the year. The early part of the evening was devoted to progressive euchre, the winners being Mrs Dunn and My j, Doran, and the consolation prizes went to Messrs W. Laney and T. Kennedy trophies were then presented to the following riflemen:—Mr Cropibie’s trophy, T Kennedy;- Mr J. Meikle’ij trophy, M. Withams; Mr J. M. Forrester’s trophy, J Dunn; Mr J. Kear’s trophy, M. Sinclair: Mr J. Cagneys trophy. T. Church; Mr J Robertson’s trophy, W. Munrq; Mr 9- C Jeffery a trophy, North; Maude Bros’ trpphy, J. Dunn;'Mr j. Miller’s trophy, 9- Kpppeyt; Mf S. Pile’s trophy, J. M. Kobertaqn; Mr H. Koppert’s trophy, 'J Follock; Mr 9. Benson’s handicap trOpby, ?• A 1 C } U P championship, H. Koppert 9,, Sinclair 2, J. Nimmo apd J. Caldwell (equal) 3. ■4 presentation of a beautiful bowl was ■■hen made by &fr J, Robertson to the secT* Kennedy) in appreciation £f tae valuable services rendered by Mr Kennedy during hig long terra of office. WAITAKI HOSPITAL EOAf^p. The monthly meeting of the Waitaki Hospital Board was held yesterday mornmg. Present—Messrs H. Grenfell (chairsani>5 an i> T. A Munro, W. Sumpter, R. Dica, J. O. Kirkness, A. MTnnes, and W. Forrester. ■ ~ Tl \e secretary was directed to notify tug Waitaki Hydro Medical Association {P a t J tpe arrangements piade between the gflftre we the association had been ratiued'fay the Pppartnient of Health. , The secretary reported that there were two vacancies at the Waipiata Sanatorium. and two patients had been sent tfipre. Department of Health forwarded immigrants, and also 9 .j£PSW communication ’in connection with the registration of midwivee. In a letter from the Department oi Health in reference to unemployed relief, the replied that there TO flof- fllbre than the usual number of m Hm-th’ Otagp f apd relief always been giyen in necessitous cases. ■

Thd secretary reported that he had supplied. particulars of the boards regu* latiqns and by-laws as requested by the Department of Health.—Approved. ■in. 6 secretary was directed to supply Particulars of petrol consumption as’ reby the Hospital Boards’ Associanon. ■* It was decided to recommend the end °i ®?bruary for the annual conference at Tmaru. Wfls decided to forward as a remit tjiqt the arrangements made between tpeqicaj °f public works anrl adjacent; hospital boards be traversed with a view to standardising the arrangements. . • ° , Mr Munrp reported that the tree plantSS/ I ’ d ,, 0 t’ ec tl9b of Wije netting at the Kqrow Maternity Hospital had beep complated. Mr Mnsrp was thanked for his attention to this matter, ’ ’ • _Thb secretary was empowered to give attention to" the drainage at the Kurow Maternity Hospital, - . to a letter from the Jubilee Institute for the Blind the secretary had supplied the information that there were no blind persons in the board's institutions,—Approved. Accounts to 11708 8a 4d were for payment. T „JS$. matron of the Kurow Maternity Hospital reported that seven patients hadbeen (four maternity and threa others); 12 had been discharged, four outpatients, one remaining. ■ , vi , c t°ria Home reported that the mppth bad commenced with ID mutates, 17 hacj beep admitted and 18 q.scharged, (caving 18 remaining Gifts la wiix.-rfu r s , m s “r" c “'"“ “- 1 .The superintendent of the-Oamgru Bospitftl reported that there were 7J patients in the hospital at the beginning of the month, 95 were admitted, 85 discharged, 3 died, leaving 78 remaining at the end y , ® The number of operations during the month was 41. Gifts were acknowledged from Mrs Lindaay, Mrs MTtee, Mrs E. A. Fox, Mrs Perry, Mias Jones, Mr D. and'Miss Reid, Mrs D. L. Patterson, Miss Banks. Miss Brown, St, Hakes Church, Mr Fischer.

OBITUARY.. The death took place on Sunday of a well-known resident of the north end of the town in the person of Mrs Ellen M Combe, relict of Mr Thomas M'Combe, at the age of 82 years. Mrs M'Combe had for many years conducted a “tuck B b?P - for the boys of the Waitaki Boys’ High School, and had earned the highest respect cf everyone connected with the school. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and in lining the route the rector, staff arid boys of the school paid a very fine tribute to her memory. PERSONA^. Messrs R. B. Meek, D. Rodger, and J. Newlanda left Oamaru yesterday afternoon to attend the annual meeting of the New Zealand Wheatgrowers’ Association at Christchurch

Queen's Hotel.—Mr and Mrs P. D. Wallis, Mr J. H. Robinson, Mr R. G. Todd {Christchurch), Mr S. Hquston, Mr apd Mrs Bisney (Timaru), Mr‘arid ‘Mi-s •L G. Begg. M r and Mrs J. Preston,'Mr J. Nicol 'Fraser, Mr J. M'Nulty, Mr G. D. North, Mr H.' J. Russell, Mr D, D. Tucker. Mr J. O’Brien,' Mr W. Jones, Mr D. Catherwoqd, Mr C. H. Dayps, Mr D. V. Gain. Dr G. Stevenson (Dunedin) New Club Hotel.—Miss A. Ibbitson, Mr and Mrs D. J. Werney,’ Mr B‘ Ruthledge (Invercargill), Mr S. E. Dobson (Auckland)_, Mrs E. Hudson. Mr N. A. Wilson (Christchurch), Mr A. E. Woods. Mr G. E. Barnes, Mr J. J Joinings (Dunedin), Mr C A Rpbinson (Timaru). Mr J. Glynn (Lake Pukaki), Mr and Mrs J Croesiey {Dipton), Mr and ’ Mrs J. M’Duff (Blenheijn).

AWAMOA LADIES’ BOWLING CLUB. There yyas q Iqrge attendance of members and vjsitpfq at the opening of the Awatnpa Ladies’ Bowling Chib yesterday afternoon, "including representatives of the Waim'ate arid Phoenix Clubs, and Mrs Gillies, the club’s representative" on the association at Dunedin. Mesdamea Patterson (president of the Waimate Club). Oalder (president of the Phoenix Club), and MrNarpy (nyesidppt'pf the Awamoa Club) addressed thp gathering for the official ppening, and afternpofl tea, which was t|y appreciated, was served. Some very enjoyable games were .played and much enthusiasm marked the opening day of the season. •. WAITAKI DEER FORESTS. Captain G. P. Yerex, of the Department of Internaj Affairs, is at present mqking an inqpectipn of the deep forests under the coptrpl of the Waitaki Acclimatisa* tion Society, with a view (o making arrangements for culling deer in thpse blocks on r which be considers the animals too numerous.

NORTH OTAGO MOTOR ASSOCIATION. The monthly meeting of the North Qtggo hlotpr Association was held last evening, Captain H. S. Cos presided. Liett'ers of’ appreciation were received from a motor car driver and motor cyclist who had got into difficulties and were assisted by the patrolman. The Auckland Motor Union yrrote thanking the jocal branch for extending tj» its .touring manager, and a(so for supplying hint with information. It wak decided that warning signals be erected on the south end of the Waianakarua bridge, as requested by Mr G. Cuthbertson, at the south end of the golf links, and Finlayson’s porney, between Herbert and Waianakarua. Fprty-fiye hew members were elected to the 'association, one to be transferred to the Otago Club. Accounts amounting to £207 Os 5d were passed for payment. Messrs J. W. Petrie and the secretary (Mr H. Hay) reported having attended the annual meeting of the South Island Motor Union at Christchurch, at which Se was a large gathering of fepreativpa. They r submitted a full report on the business transacted, and were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. It was agreed to hold oyer the question of red rear reflectors on bicycles in the meantime.

The patrolman reported that he had assisted 24 mqtoriptp since he had commenced operations thriee weeks ago. It was decided to advise the South Island Upiop that the association proposed •to mal?a a charge on non-members assisted by pe patrolman, and asking for an opinion. The secretary was also instructed to forward copies of the letter to the Otago and Southland Associations. / The secretary was directed to write to the South Island Motor Union stating that a large number pf advertising signs were being erected throughout the country and pointing out that the North Otago Asaoqjation was hot favourable to the erection of such sighs. “OUR MISS GIBBS." The musical comedy, “ Our Migs Gibbs/' opened its season at the Opera House last night under _ very happy circumstances, for the audience was enthusiastic, . and the production was bright and melodious, and provided delightful, entertainment. One could not but vote It one of th e best productions that has ever graced an Oamaru stage, and the performers’ musical director (Mr G M. Whale) and producer (Mr 8.. Syverston) must be congratulated on the exceedingly high standard achieved. The show went with a merry swing from start to finish, and was so full of enjoyment that the finale appeared only too soon, and seemed to terminate rather abruptly. From a spectacular point of view the scenery and costuming were excellent, whilst the frocks of the manikin' parade, which made quite, a feature, were exquisite. In the title role of “Miss Gibbs/' Mrs Veda Burt acted charmingly, and sang her numbers with, excellent,effect. The manner ip which she sustained the part was nothing short of an achievement, in view of the short notice at which she undertook the role, on account of Miss Tm Salt’s indisposition. The presentation of a beautiful bouquet to Mrs Burt was a gracious tribute from Miss Salt Mr Graham Dickel, as Hughie Pierrepont. and Mr B. Syverston, as Timothy Gibbs, shared the honours in comedy, and kept the audience in a state of merriment throughout. Mr Linton Hodge was in fine voice, and portrayed the part of Lord Eynsford effectively, and Miss Edna Fraser was a decided success .as Lady Betty. Mrs Laura M'Dowell made the most of hei lines as the Duchess of Minster, and Miss Olive Bennett was charmingly Parisian in the role of Madame Jeanne. Mr Stan Hook was Toplady* manager of Garrod’s Store, to the life, and Miss Nancy Dexter acquitted herself with great credit in her first role as Lottie Farquhar, a lady of fashion. The minor parts were all well sustained by Miss Ena Crawshaw (Miss Beauderc), Mr M. Stewart (Ultimax), Miss Doris Taylor (Lady Gwen), Mr Charles Rowe (Muggs), Mr L. Frame (Slithers), Mr Allan Young (Beavis). Mr T. J. Banks (Amalfy), and Mr Eric Brown (Earl of St, Ives). The concerted items were more than pleasing, the choruses being nicely balanced and the popular tuneful numbers sung with expression and taste. The ballets too, were delightful. Miss Doris Harper scoring a big success in the pas de seul. Altogether “ Our Miss Gibbs ’ is a pronounced success, and should not be missed on any account.