PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21165, 24 October 1930, Page 13

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(Fbou Ode Special Coebespondent.)

' MAJESTIC THEATRE. The underworld' of New York has been prolific- source of pictures, and, faow- . ever much the lawlessness of that part of the city's population may seem to be exaggerated, .the tense situations and the excitement which those productions provide nyake- a strong appeal to a very targe number of .. theatre-goers. “ The, Czar of Broadway,” which will have its initial screening .at the Majestic Theatre • il} 13 ' and . though, the disregard. Cor . value of, human life, wHi<jh is shown by.underworld characters, is an essential •. feature. of 'the_ story, it. is not overdone. • Ihe audience: is shown more of ■ the cunof the American political "crook” . than, of-any other feature of his lawlessy neas. Tne story itself .differs very largely from those which have been previously screened' in Oamaru, and it has as its .oasis the attempt of a newspaper to obtain .a_- story-” which will expose an extremely •pchr : and powerful man whom it calls ■■ ■; —TheCzar, - of., .Broadway.” ; Mori on ■.Bradley :is a more 'impressive character : than is usually found in stories of this . . type,:.and. theiproducers could hardly have made-a'better choice for the role than _• John... Wray. an actor , whose particular v : typo.’: of ; personality is well suited to such .- John Harroti plays the part of a ...ithe, .reporter, and Betty* Compson. who jfJ&Reede rno,,introduction, to Oamaru audithe,only feminine role of any i^'';\jmpottance.;.v ; lulls in the .•fefhst-inoving‘action of the story, and there ; no. lack 1 of 'excitement, the picture providing ;Unusually good entertainment. :/\ ii‘;: ■ —■

s “OUR MISS GIBBS.*’ ’■ : ; seasonof. the ■ Oamaru.: Amateur s v-lheaWcftl; Society continues to run a successful course, and the presentation of the delightmusical , comedy “Our ■ Miss an the Opera ■ House before .-■/anothfer, crowded house last night was v-t very - from every, point of view. ■TSHWffii' -CboiedyMft. presented 1 with plenty of i'i(jwingandabandon, and the exceptional ‘ ■■j success /attending- the efforts of the nerhas.;been amply-demonstrated by applause bestowed by the y audience.. : . Mrs Veda Burt in the title role has made;a great success of the part . -of ■“’Mary"; and altogether has made a - ■ very, winsome'heroine. She has a sweet -■ »ihgingvoice. .and all. her numbers, ..struck/’’are artistically .rendered. The - ‘ducts.with Timothy (Mr B. Syverston), 'Cousins’* abd “ Our Farm/’ ■ and/with'. Hughie -■ (Mr • Graham. Dickel), ; '/‘iJCot,That'Sort of Person" are also de- ■ lightful, The character of Lord Eynes* ■ ford is enacted by Mr P. Linton Hodge, .. who makes a .manly hero, and, sings with - fine effect “My Yorkshire Lassie.” Among ’ ; the ':- outstanding song succeses ‘ afe ■' “Romance” and “Arms and 'the ■ Man,” ■ by. Lady 1 Betty (Miss Edna Fraser), 'whilst Madame Jeanne (Miss Olive Ben* . nett) contributes her share to the success by her interpretation'of the dainty number “ Hats.” : Miss Doris Taylor, as Lady ’ Gwen is the mainstay oi the chorus of bridesmaids, and is heard to - distinct advantage in "Moon rFairies” The main choruses—" Ga-

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rods” "Saturday Afternoon,” and Palaces Oriental ” —are given with fine effect, and the chorus of Dudes “ Correct,” and sextette, u The English Gentleman, ** are also excellent numbers. In his portrayal of Toplady (manager of Garrods), Mr S. Hook almost reaches protossl°upl heights, and Mr Graham Dickel (Hughie Pierrepont) and Mr Bert Syver. ston (Timothy Gibbs) carry the comedy element on their shoulders with marked success. Mrs Laura M'Dowell again proves her versatility 'by her admirable characterisation of the Duchess of Minster, and Miss Nancy Dexter is really excellent as Lottie Farquhar, a lady of fashion. The specialty dancing and balis also of a very high standard. To-night a performance will be broadcast by the New Zealand Broadcasting Company, including a short talk on the progress of Oamaru and North Otago by Mr James M'Diarmid. Mr Ball.'the announcer from Christchurch, will be present, 'and also a special operator from the head office: The arrangements for the broadcast were made through Mr Allan Young, of Messrs C. Begg and Co., Ltd. ■ ~

I MAN COLLAPSES. Mr T. Dalgleish, of Reidston, suddenly ‘collapsed on Thames street yesterday morning, and fell heavily on the asphalt. Mr Dalgleish suffered abrasions to the face. He was attended to by Dr Macdonald, and recovered shortly, after, OMARAMA RACES. The handicaps for the Omarama races, to be held on November 1, are as follow: Handicap Hack Race, of 22Jsovs. Seven furlongs.—Felony ILS, General Bauchop, Soldier s Pal, Alta Vady, Claymore 10.0. Ahuriri Handicap Trot, of 20sovs. One mile and ’'. a-half.—Dixiewood, Yankee Fateh, .Magneto, Candawood, M'Kinney Patch, j Master M'Grath scr, Guycara Dillon 36yds bhd. Omarama Cup, of 25sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—John Bradbnry 12,2, Felony 11,3, Erne IT.o,'Alta Vady, Soldier’s Pal, General’Bauchop 10.0. ‘ Flying Hack Handicap, of ISsovs. Five —Alta Vady, Soldier’s Pal, Rosie Bell, General Bauchop. Bond Street. Clay, more 10.0. Benmore Handicap Trot, of 15sovs. One fflile. - Dixiewood, Yankee Patch, Magneto, Candawood, M'Kinney Patch, Master MGrath, Captain Bingen scr, Guycara Dillon 24yds bhd. .

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE. . At the monthly meeting of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Mr W. Davis prexd a full attendance of members, thanks were passed to Messrs R. Milligan, W. Smith, and’ the North Otago Rugby Union for donations and •to Superintendent. W. Couper for his recent- lecture. The usual donation of £5 os waa voted to the Hospital Board.- Accounts amounting to £26 12s 6d were passed-for payment. The'annual reexamination was made’ by the- district superintendent, who expressed satisfaction with the efficiency of the brigade/ ArrangemSnta were made for the attendance of officera at the Trotting Club’s meeting on Labour Day. The action of the divisional superintendent in lending a first aid kit to,the motor patrol was approved. OAMARU TROTTING CLUB. . Excellent : acceptances have been received for the Oamaru Trotting Club’s meeting, on Labour Day, and as the horses are a good even lot some excellent racing should result. The recent rains have;been just sufficient to put the track in firstclass order, and the lawn and grounds at the racecourse are looking extremely well. Gl * e “ So° d weather, the fixture should uphold its popular reputation, and with a^ 3 an d motor arranged ipr the convenience of patrons a large pumber ;o£ visitors from Dunedin. Christchurch, and Timaru is expected. DR BARNARDO’S HOMES. The Oamaru treasurer for Dr Barnardo s Homes (Mr A, Sievwright) has received the following donations:— Previously .acknowledged . .. £42 10 0 Collected by Mr Walter Ap_pleby (Kurow) .. .. ..... 115 9 Collected by Miss Tomlinson (Union Bank, Oamaru) ■., 40 0 T otal

MAHENO P.W.M.U, There was a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Maheno P.W.M.U. held in the Maheno Presbyterian Church Hall. The election of officers resulted ae follows;—President, Mrs W. W. French-vice-presidents—Mesdames A, Clark, H. Hunter, and I. Rae; secretary and trea™rer, Mrs W. Yorston; harvest field and M.M.8.L., Miss Hammond. ■ Arrangements were then made in connection with the forthcoming sale of work. MAHENO PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE CLASS. • At a literary evening held by the S2? en SV Preßb y terian Bible Class, a play. Tho House with Twisty Windows," was read. Those who took part were Misses Ruby Rawson. Vera Bounces. Thora Townaly, Messrs John Currie, William Currie, J. Paton. Hector Souness, and G, Clark. ,

ST. KEVIN’S SPORTS. The annual sports of the St. Kevin’s College (Redcastle), were held on the college oval yesterday afternoon, under favourable weather conditions, and in the presence of a large crowd of visitors, to whom a .cordial welcome was extended by Bro. Magee. The music played by the Regimental Band, under Lieutenant G. M. Whale, added greatly to the pleasure of the outing, and the boys spent an enjoyable time at the sports. The events for the most part were keenly conteeted. In none of the running events were records established, but several new records were made in the jumping events, as follow:—Senior Long Jump, Hop. Step, and Jump, Junior Long Jump, Hop, Step, and Jump. Junior Minor High Jump, Hop. Step, and Jump, and in the Open Throwing the Cricket Ball. P, O’Connell annexed the senior cup. with a clear margin of 20 points from T. Nolan, and R. Kean gained a 10-point lead in the midget cup, but only three points separated G. Hoffman and H. Windle for the junior cup, and two points. J. Callan and K. Easton for the junior minor cup. The visitors were hospitably entertained.at afternoon tea by the brothers, and the officials— Brother F, A. Grealy (referee), Brother J. A. Ryan (starter), and Brother D. P. O'Connor (check starter)—are to be congratulated on the excellent manner in which the events were run off. The results are as follow:—> OPEN EVENTS.' 100 Yards Handicap (open).—First heat: H. Smith 1, S. Easton 2, D. Wilson 3. Second heat: T. Nolan 1, J S. M'Veigh 2, P. Goughian 3. Third heat; H. Loughnan 1, G. Zouch 2, A. Dawson 3. Final: H. Loughnan 1, T. Nolan 2. H. Smith 3. Time, Usee.

100 Tards Handicap (under 16). —First heat: G. Hoffman 1, P. M'Carthy 2, B. M'Loughlin 3. Second heat: R. M'Quinn 1, S. .Easton 2, A. Prisk 3. Final: R. M'Quinn 1, G. Hoffman 2, S. Easton 3. Time, 11 3-ssec. 100 Yards Handicap (under 15). —First heat: J. Mulholland 1, H. Windle 2, J. Ward 3. Second heat: K. Higgins 1, N. M'Carthy 2, C. Morkane 3. Final; H, Windle 1, J. Mulholland 2, N. M'Carthy 3. Time, 11 3-ssec. 100 Yards Handicap (under 14). —First heat: D. James 1, P. Pavletich 2, J, T. O’Brien 3. Second heat: J. Callan 1. M. Fitzgerald 2, W, Ruth 3. Final: D. James and Callan 1 (equal), J. T. O’Brien 3, Time, 12 3-ssec, 75 Yards . Handicap (under 13). —W. Gallagher 1, T. Rutherford 2, J. MWeigh 3. Time, 0 3-ssec.

Sack Race (open).—First heat: T. O’Connell 1, P. Ryan 2, F. Windle 3. Second heat; A. Mulligan 1. L. M'Lean 2, G. Hoffman 3 Final: G. Hoffman 1, L, M'Lean 2, T. O’Connell 3. Sack Race (under 15). —First heat: T. O’Connell 1, K. Higgins 2, G. Hunt 3. Second heat: J. MWeigh 1, D. James 2, P Kelly 3. Third heat: H. Windle 1, T. Rutherford 2, P. Pavletich 3. Final: T* O’Connell 1, D. James 2, K. Higgins 3.

Obstacle Race (open).—Fist heat: E. Hoffman 1, T. O’Connell 2, A. Prisk 3.. Second heat; J. S. MWeigh I,' B. M'Laughlan 2, H. Smith 3. Third heat: G, Hoffman I, A. Mulligan 2, P. Hunt 3, % Final; E. Hoffman 1, P. Hunt 2, T. O’Connell 3. '

Interform Relay Race.—Form HI 1, Form IV 2, Form V 3. Pillow Fight (open).—B. Taylor 1, R. Greer 2, P. Kelly .3. Pillow Fight (under 15),—J. O’Kane 1, G, Hunt 2. D.* Barker 3.

Throwing Cricket Ball (under 15). —H. Windle 1, D. Harker 2, J. Mulholland 3 Distance 69 yards.

Throwing Cricket Ball (open).—B. Butler 1, I. Nolan 2, J. Oliver 3. Distance 76 yards 2 feet. Obstacle Race (under 15). —First heat: E. Hoffman 1,6, Hunt 2, K. Higgins 3. Second heat: D. James I, J. Kearney 2. Third heat: J. T O’Brien I, P. Pavletich 2, J. O’Kane 3. Final: D. James 1, P. Pavletich 2, E. Hoffman 3.

880 Yards Handcap.—L, M'Lean 1, A. Dawson 2, W. Higgins 3. 1 100 Yards Old Boys’ Race.—C. Mowat and J. Baird 1 (equal), B. Maguire 3. Time, llsec. Siamese Race (under 16).—First heat: T. O’Connell and J. Oliver 1, K. Higgins and E. Hoffman 2, J. Woods and A. Prisk 3. Second heat: D. Doyle and N M'Carthy 1, S. Easton and G. Hoffman 2, W. Nolan and J. O’Kane 3. Final: T. O’Connell and J. Oliver 1, E. Hoffman and K. Higgins 2, W. Nolan and J. O’Kane 3.

Siamese Race (under 14).—J. Hudson and R, Gunn I, D James and T. Ruther* ford 2 f E Espeil and W. Ruth 3. Musical Chairs (open).— O. Tracey I, J. Woods 2, A. Prisk 3. ' Musical Chairs (under 15). —T. O’Connell 1. C. Hannan 2, D. James 3. 440 Yards.—L. MLean 1, J. Ward 2, L. Aspell 3 Time, 59 l-ssec. Potato Race (under 15).—First heat: E. Hoffman 1, W. Ruth 2, J. Coulter 3. Second heat: K. Higgins 1, D. James 2, A. Redding ,3. Third heat: J, Kearny 1, T Rutherford 2,*W. Windle 3. Fourth heat: H. Grace 1. H. Windle 2, J. O’Kane 3. Final: H, Windle 1, K. Higgins 2, E. Hoffman 3,

Potato Race (open).—First heat: P. Ryan 1, B. Brown 2, C. Morkane 3. Second heat; J. MWeigh 1, B, Taylor 2, B. MLaughlm 3. Third heat; M. Han* nmg 1, B. MacPhereon 2, A. Seally •3. Final: ;J. MWeigh 1, B. MLaughlin 2. C. Morkane and M. Hanning (equal) 3. One Mile Handicap (open).—s. Harder 1, W. Higgins 2, J. Woods 3. Time, smm Ivsec. SENIOR CUP EVENTS. 100 Yards.—P O’Connell 1. T. Nolan 2. H. Loughnan 3, Time, 11 S-Sseo. , High Jump.—T. Nolan 1, P. Mowatt 2 ’ n*L P -£. ,n s| e 3 - Height, 4ft 7Jin. 220 Yards.—P O’Connell 1, T, Nolan .2, G. Zouch 3, Time, 26sec. 440 Yards.—P. O’Connell 1, H. Loughna« 2 » <?• 2ouch 3. Time. 59 2-56ee. g n l u° Yards O’Connell 1. 6. Zouch 2, T, Nolan 3. Time 17sec 880 Yards.—P. l?b zlnoh 2, H. Loughnan 3. Time. 2rain 27 3-6 sec. if* £*ifflsr , Ui T - ,w “ JUNIOR CUP EVENTS. T Ipo^ l p o^ r OS-T0 S -T F y i ffr fc heat: H. Windle 1, r pvtF 2 ’ ?• Second heat: ' m- P ulm 2 . 8. Easton T ihw v V™B 1 ‘ U- Hoffman 2. 3 Time, 12sec „ 2 0 Yards.-First heat: G. Hoffman 1 § w Qu J?“ ?’ £ ™ ard 3. Second heatf' T>, Fahey 2, N. M'Carthy T J Vlnd L e « L > G - Hoffman 2, T. Fahey 3. Time, 27sec. - ’ TO H K h , Ju ? p -—V. Kean 1, F. Hughes 2 f Height, 4ft sin. 8 ’ r 4 t?„J ards -r' T m? ahey L H. Windle 2, G -Hoffman & Time. 61 3-seec. 1 H° Wi^l? U 9 rd m S^ F J nal: G - Hoffman 3-ssec. W d 2 * T - Eahey 3. t Time, 19 . Hoffman 1, T Fahey ’!• "K d,e 3- Distance, 17ft iin. y n tr P 3r ste P> ai >d Jump, —T. Fahev 1 '?sft ' N - M ‘ Carthy 3 ' Usance.

JUNIOR MINOR CUP EVENTS 100 i Yards.-K. Easton 1, D. James'* '^• T s a^ a “ 3. Time, ISsec. ? S High Jutnp.—J. Callan 1, W Windlo o K, dfn a v° n /- H e^ ht > 4ft Sin’ dle 2 * P PavSS’T mes , 1 ’. J - CallaD 2 - r - 7 f a X. lat ‘ ch 3. .Time, imin lOsec. r n a d «~ K - Eaff ton 1. D. James 2 J Callan 3. Time. lOsec. ' w Wiir?-~ K i;^ 8t011 t. J. Callan 2, W- windie 3. Distance, 14ft sin. .tlop, Step. and Jump.—J. Callan 1 20ft^4Jb. e 2 ’ P ' I>avletich 3 - Distance,’

MIDGET CUP EVENTS. 0 \°\ T y ar ' ls -~B- Kean 1, T. Rutherford 2 * J - n M ' Ve >gb 3. Time, 13 3-ssec. 0 Yards.-T. Rutherford I, R. Kean 2 ' J- M'Veigh 3. Time. 32 3-ssec. 2.P. Kearns I' h T * Rutherford 9 Jump -R Kean 1, F. Pheloung 2- 3. Height. 4ft Sin. 50 Yards—R. Kean 1, T. Rutherford 2. P. Kearns 3. Time, 7sec. n Kean T, Rutherford 2, J, M'Veigh 3. Distance 13ft lljin. CUP POINTS. , Senior.—P. O’Connell (35 points) 1, T. Nolan (15 points) 2, G. Zouch (12 points) 3. . Junior.—C Hoffman (20 points) 1. H. Windle (17 points) 2, T. Fahey (16J points) 3. Junior Minor—J. Callan (18 points) I, K. Easton (16 points) 2. D. James (11 points) 3. Midget.—R. Kean (28 points) 1, T. Rutherford (18 points) 2, F. Pheloung and'J. M'Veigh (3 points) 3 (equal). VICE-REGAL VISIT. Advice has been received by theMayor (Mr Frank Crawshaw) that their Excellencies, the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe propose to visit Oamaru on November 20, 21. and 22. At the Oamaru Borough Council meeting last night, the Mayor and Cre Forrester, Fraser, and Wright, and the town clerk, were appointed a committee to make arrangements in connection with the Viceregal visit. OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last night. There were present the Mayor (Mr Frank Crawshaw), Crs K. Familton, W, Wright, John Fraser, W. H. Frith, M. F. Cooney, W. S. Crombie, J. Forrester, N. H Colquhoun,. J. T. Calder. G. A. Mit-jliell J. M'Diarmid,. and H. J. Jenkins Mr G. T. Gillies applied to have pipe or kerb laid down to level up the street opposite his petrol pumps; the cost to be charged to him.—The engineer was directed to carry out the work. Mr J. R. Ross aplied for permission to cut stone on Coquet street during the alterations to be made to the Farmers’ Co-operative Association’s building.—Permission granted on the usual conditions. Mr A. Manson was granted an outside trough water supply at Redcastle at £3 per annum. The appointment of delegates to the municipal conference at Rotorua on March 4 was deferred to the next meeting. Seven business firms in lichen street wrote protesting against the abolition of the parking area in lichen street.—Cr

Calder gave notice ‘ of motion to rescind the resolution abolishing the parking area in question. Father O’Reilly wrote asking that an asphalt crossing should be made over the footpath in front of the Basilica in Reed street.—Referred to the Works Committee. The Waitaki Electric Power Board suggested that a demand indicator should be installed at the quarry, in which case only, the demand placed on the system wouid be charged for as a minimum.—Cr Wright reported that an amicable arrangement had been come to with the Power Board without the necessity of installing a demand indicator, The_ North Otago Club advised that Captain H. S. Cox and Mr L. H. Sumpter had been appointed to wait on the council to present the views of the club concerning the proposal to remove the existing parking area in Tees street.— Received. The manager of the Majestic Theatre 1 ! advised that the directors were agreeable to contribute £25 towards the cost of alterations to the Opera House operating the question of make of talkie” plant must be left entirely to the - discretion of the directors.—The offer was accepted, and tenders will be called for the work.’ The Finance Committee reported tha, following balances:—D.F, account, dr £11,532 13s sd; loan account, cr. £334 8s: loan account, P. 0.5.8.. cr. £4OO. General accounts amounting to £927 14« lid, and Joan £2O 3s lOd were passed for payment. .. Cr Familton reported that up to Sep--1 rates ; paid amounted to £2300 It was decided to provide a " mask ” over the Opera House stage curtain at a cost of £7 15s. The erection of notices concerning traffic speeds was left to the inspector for at* tention. Mrs F. request for an improved approach to her residence in Wansdeck was referred to the chairman of the Works Committee and the engineer. It was agreed to pay Mr J. B, Ferguson £8 15s 8d in consideration of permission to connect the sewer from part section 19. block 37, to section 9. The municipal and regimental bands applied for permission to give a recital in the gardens on November 2.—Permission was granted the Municipal Band on the grounds of priority of application. The North Otago A. and P. Association returned thanks for the remission of a proportion of the rates on the show grounds.—Received. It was agreed that sports bodies be not charged for park lighting for this year. It was decided to invite tenders for renovations to the fernery. The .Scottish Society forwarded £ls, gross proceeds of a dance in aid of the unemployed relief funds.—-Received. The Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company acknowledged the decision of the council not to provide the capital necessary to lay a water main to Pukeuri.— Received. Cr Cooney drew attention to .the bad state of the footpath near the North School in Exe street; and Cr Wight reported that the engineer had been instructed to tar-spray the footpath. Cr Wright reported that Ngapara gra.vel .cost 5s per yard to land in the railway yards, and 2s : a yard to ; put on the road. He asked authority to put Ngapara grave] oh Clyde street as an experiment 7s per yard. If they - had to wait for the work to be done with metal from the quarry he said it would never be done. Cr Cooney opposed the proposal. They had had. a report that crushed metal in the bins cost 2s 3d, and they had the quarry olant and men. and if they were not- capable of putting metal on the roads and catching up with the work required to be done there was something radically wrong with the organisation.

Cr Wright, contended that it would require four , times ’as much metal as S f avel and So cost four times as much. Cr Cooney challenged this statement. It was agreed to gravel Clyde street as an experiment. , ■

PERSONAL Motions of sympathy were carried at the Oamaru Borough Council meeting last night'with Mr E. A. Atkinson (valuer), and Mr J. Lee (garden's staff), in their recent aad bereavements. Mr W. H. Pnckwood. engineer-m-chargc ? « Waitaki Hydro-electric Works, left Oamani yesterday on a visit to Wellington. 'Miss M. Marshall (Oamaru) is at present visiting friends in Wellington. Messrs R. B. Meek, D, Rodger, and J. Newlands, who have been attending as North Otago delegates the annual meeting of the New Zealand Wheatgrowera' Asbociation, returned from Christchurch yesterday. ■ , Queen’s Hotel.—Mr J. M. Garrick', Mr C. Page, Mr H. M. Watson, Mr E. R. Penrose (Christchurch), Mrs H. J. B. Munro, Miss P, Munro, Miss M. Munro (Rugged Ridges), Mr J. Bradley (Dunedin . New Club Hotel,—Mr and Mrs J. Wil. son, Mr J, A. Reynolds (Dunedin), Mr R. E. Burrowea (Kurow), Mr H. Yarrell (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. Hooper. Mr'. R. ’ Coher, Mr S. Pearce (Christchurch), Mr J. Drummond (Timaru), Mr R. Brice (Auckland).

LAWN TENNIS. The following team has been chosen to represent the Totara Club to play Enfield, at Enfield, to-morrow:—P. Croft,-R. Hollow, D. Hollow, C. Hollow. D. Marshall. W. MTntosh, Misses M. Reid, F. Reid, M. Bruce, D. Clark. V. Clark, and A. Geddee. The following players will represent Wesley against Awamoa A, at the Wesley courts, to-morrow:—J. Langley, D Rae, M. Knight, C. Barrell, F. Phillip, S. Easton, Misses I. Hedges, E. King, M. Common, D. Paris, J. Taylor, and Mrs Crisp. ..The following players will represent Meadowbank Club in its matches to-mor-row:—Junior A, at Meadowbank: Miss P. Robins, Mrs P. Seyb, Miss V. Corraack, Mrs A. Forrest, Misses M. MTiay, and N. Macpherson; Messrs N. M'Quade, K. M'Donald, E. Rutherford,' P. Crimp, A. Forrest, and P. Seyb. Junior B, at St. Luke’s: Misses M. Macpherson, P. Thompson, I. King, Mrs G. Baker, Misses A. Miller and ,H. Forrest; Messrs A. Pringle, G. Gedge, A. R. Tait, F. Brehaut, J. Robertson,, and B. Dooley; emergencies— Misses B. Robertson and M. Fraser, Messrs I. Miller and D. Robertson. The senior game against Oamaru has been postponed until Saturday, November 1. ' Awamoa Club.—Seniors: J. Familton, K, Familton, Swindley, Nichols, Duthie, and Polgrose, Miss Gibb, Mrs Bradley, Mrs M'Douall, Miss Litten, Miss G. Hall, and Miss Treseder. Junior A: G. Robertson, M. Williams, A. G. Robertson Maude. R. Williams-and Procter; Mrs Bailey, Missses Doak, M. Dunbar, Bond, Harvey, and Calder > Oamaru Juniors v, Meadowbank: Misses Wylde, Brown, Aikenhead, Benjamin, M. Bam, Lindsay, Gibson; emergency, Miss C. Curnow; Messrs Anderson, Kent, Sinclair, Knowles, Cameron, Ryan.

'MUNICIPAL GAS DEPARTMENT. The manager of the Oamaru Corporation Gas Department reported to the Borough Council last night that the in crease in the output of gas for the six months ended September 30 was 596,400 cubic feet over that for the corresponding period last year, and the sales of residuals were also keeping up well. During the period 35 new services were laid, 23 gas cookers installed, 4 califonts, 19 gas fires, and 8 gas coppers, and a gas service laid for the Railways Department. The calorific value of the gas had always been kept well up to the necessary standard.

■ Cr Cooney said the period had been' a most successful, one. The manager had invited councillors to pay a visit to the works, which were up to date, splendidly kept, and a credit to the town. He urged that a reserve fund b e established. The position had changed from former times, and the business was growing and expenses being kept down. After payment of interest and sinking fund there would be a clear porfit of £ISOO. They had to make extensions, and at the present time they had no funds to draw on for the* extensions of reticulation. With a reserve fund in the course of a few years they could draw on that fund for such work. He suggested allocating £SOO for such a purpose, which would leave an adequate amount to be paid to the town maintenance fund.

Cr Calder seconded the proposal, but suggested that a percentage be fixed for allocating profits to the reserve fund. The Mayor’s suggestion, that a reserve fund be established, the details to be considered by the Finance Committee and Cr Cooney, was agreed to. Cr Frith said there was a principle involved in paying for extensions out of profits instead of capital expenditure. He

thought the correct thing to do was to reduce the charge of the commodity to the consumers. Cr Cooney said the original loan, raised 50 years ago, remained practically intact, and the present generation was paying for the short-sighted policy of those responsible. Cr Familton said he was pleased to see that a reserve fund was to be established in order that they could run the gas to the point where it would pay them to have it. The same thing applied to water.—(Laughter.) Cr Frith commented that Cr Familtbn had scored a point, and the discussion closed, GOLF. The following is the draw for the Sealed Holes Match for Miss Mackie’s trophy, the_ Third Grade to play for Mrs T. Wright’s trophy, playing 14 holes:—Mrs Fotheringham v. Mrs Cook, Mrs Roll v. Mrs Atkinson, Miss L. Hewat v. Familton, Mrs Kilpatrick v. Mrs Brown, Miss Mackie v. Mrs Ireland, Mrs M'Culloch v. Mrs Spooner, Mrs Burton v. Miss Ireland, Miss Roll v. Miss M. H. Hewat Mrs M'Beath v. Miss M'Quade, Miss Hall v. Miss Litten, Miss Wright v. Mrs Gillies, Mrs Parker v. Miss E. Sutton. Mrs M Dowell y. Mrs Barclay, Miss y Mrs Irving, Mrs Bailey v. Miss Bennett, Mrs Meek v. Miss Austin, Mrs Stanley v. Mrs Cuthbertson, Miss Christie a bye. The following is the draw for the North Otago tournament on Monday;— _No. 1 Tee.—B. W. Baxter v.. M. S. Holmes. T. Lynch v. L. Sumpter, • D. M Beath v. K. Familton, W. D. Revell v.. A. M Beath, N. G. Hay v. G. L, Cuthbertson, E. A. Scott v. R. B. Irvine, H. Thompson v. J. A. R. Scott, C. Kemp v. F. W. Humphries, J, Matheson v. K. K. Fowler, G. Kerr v. R. Mathieson, C. W. Webber v. L.-Wright, G, Pollock and another.

No. 10 Tec —N G Hay v.‘H. M'Dowell, Deakon v. M. K. M'Culloch, N. S. Wyber v. J. M. Wilson, A. Davie v. E. M*Kenzie, E. F. Armstrong v. A. W. Woodward, H. P. S. Familton v. K. Kinder, U, P. Hunter v. W. Widdowson, A. Fowler V/ T. Wright, N. C. Gilchrist x. R. Banks,

CRICKET. Albion Seniors v. Union: L, Brooker, A. Brooker, Davey, Todd, Geddes, Taylor, M'Laren, Rackley, M'Ctembe, E. Palmer, Sampson. Union; Robertson (2), M'Donald, Brown, Tonkin, Gutteridge, Robbie, Blair, Spear, Burrows, Maddigan. Union Juniors v. St. Kevin’s; King, Budd (2), Powell, Gaffaney, Arnott, Doig, Taylor, Aitcheson, Hedges, Stott, M'Grath.