PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21196, 29 November 1930, Page 20

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

NORTH OTAGO.

(Fbom Ope Special Coeeespondent.)

THE MAYORALTY. The .mayoral election next year has already become a subject of discussion with those interested in borough affairs, and though the election is yet. some months off, some' steps have been taken to ascertain the views of prospective' candidates. ■ The Mayor (Mr Frank Grawshaw) has definitely announced that he will not seek re-election, although with his record of good service as chief magistrate of Oamaru he has a-- very large number of followers who would wish him to accept office for a third term. There is a strong feeling amongst the townspeople that the election of. Mr J. M. Forrester (Deputy Mayor)’ as Mayor would be a graceful tribute to’him «s a . recognition of his long and valuable services to tbe borough. Mr Forrester, however, does not seek office, and no definite announcement can be made at the present juncture as to whether ht will accept nomination. Mr M. F. Cooney has been approached by a number of influential ratepayers to contest the 1 elec-tion,-but eo- far no definite pronouncement by Mr Cooney has been made on the subject. ~ Another prospective candidate mentioned is Mr Robert Milligan, who has the question under consideration at the present time. Similar remarks apply to Mr Wi H. Frith, who has also been approached with a view to his accepting . nomination. It is unlikely that any definite announcements will be made until after the holidays. WAITAKI COUNTY COUNCIL Tbs monthly meeting of the Waitaki County Council was held yesterday morn- : present—Mr ~ William Gardiner (chairman), Crs T. •A. Munro, R. B. Meek, A. MTnne*, J; P. Rutherford, D. Meek, J. D. Roes, and J. Rodman. Treasury notes were received for £916 17s lid. Highway* Hoard ’ subsidies; 13 14* 6d, goldfields revenue; £1875, rates subsidy; and £BB 17s, hjrpothecated “thirds” and email grazing run “ fourths,” Ahuriri special loan.—Re- . ceived; r The Workers’ Educational 'Association wrote thanking the council for the use of the council room for class meetings.—Re--ceived. The Waimate County Council advised that the Waitaki Council’s offer of £6B as: proportion of heavy traffic fees had been : held - in abeyance pending, the . holding of a conference in Timsru.—Received. The Oamaru Borough Council advised that-it was prepared to bear its proportion .of the cost of renovating and renewing the picket fence between the councils' properties.—The clerk reported on the result of a conference with the town clerk aind borough engineer on the matter, and’it was decided to have the work carried out as recommended. Tbe':Main Highways Board forwarded agreement for completion covering the advance of £1879 9s 2d in connection withthe tar sealing of the main highway. The agreement provided for the repayment in five equal annual payments of £440 2s Od. ' —The chairman, Cr Rodman,- and the county-’ clerk were authorised to sign the agreement. • , The District Highways - Council advised that £1355 19s 10a subsidy had been paid to the council for the Lindis Pass main highway, leaving a balance of £260, and asking the amount required for maintenance from September 19, 1930, to March 31, 1931.—The engineer and ..clerk re- - ported on the representations made to , tbe Highways Council, and -toe- matter was left in their hands for adjustment. Messrs ' *Hislop ; Creagh, and Main ■wrote in connection with the collection of outstanding rates on a commission basis,—The suggestion was agreed to. . Mr J. French, Kauroo Hill, wrote asking the council to make provisiop for the contractor on Allan’s road, as. he was closing the metal pit opened on hia. property,. and. advising that proceedings would be taken if any metal. Were taken after- October 23. _ Considerable correspondence was; received from Mr french and the Lands • Department in connection with- the completion of. the martial surrender of part section 23a,, Kauroo Hill, as a quarry reserve.—The correspondence was-referred To Cr Smith and the ehgi- • neer with a view to their interviewing Mr French and reporting at next meeting. An -. Order-in-Council was received exempting the southern side of a portion of abroad fronting allotments 10 and '9, Windsor Park, from the provisions of the Public Works Act, and a- further

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

order was. received exempting the -northern side of portion of the PapakaioHilderthorpe road.—Received. • - The Eltnam Borough.Co.uncil .forwarded -details .of a scheme of .land settlement for the relief of unemployment as propounded by the Mayor. or Eltham (Mr J. T. Bridger).-—Received. Messrs Lee, Grave, and -Grave forwarded a plan of the subdivision of part of the township of Redcastle, and the dedication of Lismore and Sterling streets.—Consent to subdivision granted. Messrs Lee, Grave, and Grave, also forwarded a dedication of the north-western and south-western corners of allotments 1. and 10 of Fernbrook township.—Dedication consented to.

, The Transport Department advised that the alteration which has taken place in Nos. -lS and 10 highways districts in connection with heavy traffic regulations haa hot affected the council’s position as a part of No. 17 ' eayy traffic district.—Referred to the Standing Committee. Licenses were granted to the following public halls;—Otiake, Airedale, Y.M.C.A. Waitaki Hydro. Hawkers’ licenses were f ranted to T. W. Wilson (Ctekaike), fay’s Ltd., P. Poole and Co„ D. F. Baxter and Co,, Kerr and Co., *W. A. Mitcham; and registrations under the Health Act were approved on the application of E. Eckhold (Ngapara), John Joiner (Enfield), Margaret Collins (Omarama), and .A, Yuill (Enfield). A. H, Fyfe (Waitaki Hydro) was granted a taxi license, _ The’following tenders were received for the supply of dog collars:—Qanderton and Co. (Auckland), 60s per 100; J. E. Watson and Co, (Invercargill), 64s fld; Parmenter and Co. (Otautan), 555; A. Moir (Dunedin), 66s 6d; J. Jackson (Kprow), 60s. The tender of J. E. Watson and Co, for 64s Od was accepted. On the recommendation of the councillors concerned, Mr J. Craig, of Duntroon, was appointed ranger of- the Awamoko, Ctekaike, - and Ahuriri Ridings. The next council meeting was fixed for December 19, and that of the Standing Committee to meet the Waitaki High Schools’ Board of Governors, ‘for December 5, at 10 o’clock. Accounts totalling £3639 11s 4d were passed for payment. ENGINEER’S REPORT. ’ The engineer reported for the month as follows:—Moeraki Riding: Maintenance gravel-had been put on the Port Moeraki road./ Several corners had been widened and banked on the main highway between Waianakarua and Hampden. Messrs Road Constructors had patched the tar-sealing between Hampden and Hillgrove. Otepopo Riding: The main road through Maheno had been gravelled with Ngapara gravel and improvements to the corners were being carried on further south. Inchohne Riding: Various roads had been scarified and regraded. Kakanui Riding: A considerable amount of patching had been done on Tescbemakera road. Rock from the widening of the corner at South Oamaru, had been carted on to various Streets. _ Papakaio Riding: Good progress was being made with the' gravelling of Redoastle, streets. The filling in of the lagoons on Hedges new road was completed. A' light coat of gravel would be required to cover them. There appeared to be a project of getting sufficient money from the Highways Board to seal the main road to Pukeur; this season. Part of the road at least would require to be scarified and reshaped, as it had got badly knocked out of shape since it was metalled. Specifications had been forwarded for approval.. Temporary repairs had been made to a small bridge on the main highway near Richmond, but more extensive repairs would - be - required shortly. Maintenance gravel had been put on Sumpter’s Gully road and Devil’s bridge road with the council’s lorry. Turfis Ca'mp road at Rosebery had been gravelled. The contractor had-practically completed the gravelling on the main road between Waikaura and Uxbridge. The raceman reported a good flow of water in the Papakaio race. Waiareka Riding: The gravelling of the main highway between .Waiareka and Weston was completed, and gravel was being pqfc on eome of the streets in Weston township. Maintenance gravel had been put on the Five Forks and other roads with the council’s lorry. Awamoko Riding: Various roads had been run in with the grader and ordinary surfacing earned out. The council was indebted to Mr, J. Dovey, Black Point, for the free loan of a team to cart gravel. Otekaike Ridings The full length of the Main road and various by-roads had been graded during the month. As the Main road ' between Kurow and the Hydro works, a distance of about 3 miles, was getting more and more difficult and expen sive to keep up owing to, the increased traffic to and from the works,’ he thought the Government should be asked to maintain the road until the works were completed. Ahuriri Riding:' The contractor had made a start with the erection of the Quailbnrn and Henbnrn bridges. About one mile, and a-balf of road leading to run Benmore had been gravelled, Messrs Ireland and _ Hardy having made a substantial contribution towards the cost of the work, and-the contractor was making the approaches to the Quailbnrn bridge. Flans had been approved by the Government for bridges over the Temple and Maitland Rivers,- and as soon as the authorities came to hand tenders would be called for the work. The amount voted by the Highways, Board for the Ohau-Lindis Pass road had been overspent and application would be made for a further grant. A large amount of formation had been done this year between ijongslip and Omarama, and there was still one mile and a-half of road: which had been formed, but' not yet gravelled. The council waa also called on to pay one-third of the cost of gravelling the Ahuriri deviation.—The engineer reported! that representations had been' made to the Public Works Department in connection with the tar sealing of the north mam highway, and it looked as if tfte tar sealing would be carried out tbis year. On the engineer’s suggestion, it .was decided to request the Public Works Department to take over the Kurow-Waitaki Hydro road during the construction of the dam.—The engineer’s report was adopted. COUNTY BY-LAWS The county clerk (Mr R. K. Gardiner) reported to the Waitaki County Council yesterday on the operation of the county by laws had occurred in the past, and breaches of by-laws relating to the county by-laws had incurred in the past, and he had given considerable attention to the enforcement of the by-laws. Heavy traffic: He had written to.nine owners of lorries subject to the regulations, covering IX lorries in use. These lorries had been operated without the payment of fees. The total annual value of the fees was £B2 9s, and fees collected so far amounted to £22 10s 6d. There was still approximately £22 to eome in. Taxi licenses: Twelve

vehicles plying for hire had been located, the annual fees arising therefrom amounting to £24.. So far £4 os 4d had been paid, and approximately £lB had yet to be paid. Hawker’s licenses: He paid a visit to Waitaki Hydro during the month, and as a result £5 5s had been paid in fees. He interviewed the constable at Kurow, who would aee that the by-laws in this respect were enforced in future, It was difficult to estimate the revenue payable from this source, as several persons interviewee had taken out licenses for one month or three months only. Building permits: He had found that builders were not aware of the by-laws in respect to building permits, and he had now notified all builders that permits must be obtained in future. He had also spoken to the builders of cer/tain houses erected quite recently, and as a result application will be made for the necessary permits and fees paid. The income from this source should amount to a considerable sum each year. With the consent of the council he proposed to ask builders for a return of all buildings erected in the county since the joint bylaws came into operation in 1927. Billiard saloons: The annual license fee for a billiard saloon was £2 2s, and he believed there were three saloons in the county. Eating bouses: With the co-operation of the health / inspector, eight licenses had been issued, valued at £4. Bakehouses, butchers, cordial factories, and dairy licenses: Under the health regulations all these premises should be licensed, and 11 licenses bad been issued, valued at £5 10s. Public halls: All the halls within the county, with one exception, were now licensed. The fees from this source amounted, to £2B 7s. —The report was approved and the clerk warmly complimented on his excellent work in this connection. The information conveyed In the report so far as motor vehicles were concerned, was considered of value when considering the appointment of an inspector. The clerk and engineer were authorised to approach • the executive of the North Otago Motor Association with a view to discussing the possibility, of the patrolman taking over the duties of inspector. The clerk waa authorised to ascertain the number-of residences erected in the borough since 1927, for the purpose of advising the Valuation Department on the improvements to properties. It was decided that all councillors report flagrant breaches of the by-laws to the clerk, STRAYING STOCK. When the report of Mr Fisher, ranger, came before the Waitaki County Council yesterday it disclosed that the same person's cattle had been taken on the roads at qight-time on several nights in succession. Mr Fisher was complimented on his vigil-' ance in attending to the straying cattle nuisance night after night, and the opinion expressed that for repeated offences such as this he should take further action if he had power to,do so. FURIOUS DRIVING. Complaints had been received by the Waitaki County Council of one or two very bad cases of furious driving by motorists, especially in the case of the driver being the worse for drink. The great danger to human life and limlvfrom this source was stressed, and it was felt that the > council was only doing its duty in drawing the attention of the authority to this state of. things. It was also pointed out that most drivers were courteous > and careful when approaching men working on the roads, but there were a number who disregarded the danger sig-. nals. These signals should be heeded, and motorists should not rush up to men and teams working on the road expecting them to get out of the way in a few seconds. The men were doing the work in the interests of the motorists, who should, co-operate with them.. NGAPARA SCHOOL REUNION. The committee appointed to make arrangements for the Ngapara School Jubilee celebrations, to be held on December 27, 28, and 20, has made considerable pro-' gress with the project, and the organisation of the various functions is now well in hand, auguring well for the success of the_ celebrations. Acceptances of the invitations to be present have been received from numerous ex-pupils in different parts of New Zealand, and it is hoped that the majority of ex-pupils will rally around their old school and assist in making the jubilee a huge success by their attendance. Quite a 'number have not yet forwarded replies, and the committee would appreciate an early acceptance from those, as it would facilitate the complete organisation of the. celebrations. k HOSPITAL LEVY. The much-debated subject of the hospital levy on local authorities was again discussed at the monthly meeting of the Waitaki County Council yesterday. Cr M'lnnes, in introducing the subject, said it was up to the local bodies to protest against the hospital levy, two-thirds of which should come out of the Consolidated Fund. The maintenance of hospitals was a severe burden to the ratepayers, while a large number of the casualties treated in hospitals were caused by motor accidents. The ratepayers should obtain some relief from this burden. Furthermore, most of the ratepayers went into private hospitals. That was not because they had not good men in the public hospitals, but because of another .reason which he would not state. The chairman (Mr W. Gardiner) concurred with Mr M'lnnes, and added that they had been harping on it for years, but the Government would not do anything. The ratepayers should rise in a bogy and protest against the levy. Cr R6dman said they had been trying for. a long time to get a'change. The subject had been discussed by the conference, "and proposals had been sent on to the Government, but nothing had been done as the proposals were not/ acceptable. Nothing would be done until very strong public opinion waa brought to bear on the . Government; but they should ask the executive to continue to prosecute the matter with the Government. Mr Gardiner said it was a question that should be placed before every candidate at the next parliamentary election.— (“ Hear, hear. ) SOCIAL EVENING AT &KANUI. On Wednesday evening a large gathering of Kakanui residents visited the home of Mr and Mrs J. Danielle to wish them a hearty welcome to the district. A most enjoyable evening waa spent in games, dancing, and cards. During the evening Mr Rusbatch, on behalf of the visitors, presented Mr and Mrs Danielle with an oak table and carpet, and wished them every success during their stay at Kakanui, Mr Daniells thanked those present for their valuable and unexpected presents, and expressed the pleasure it gave Mrs Daniells and himself to have the company present. Songs were contributed by Mias Laurenson and Mr Leo Dougherty, and the ladies of the physical culture class, while recitations were given by Misses Cleverley and May Smith. Those present were most hospitably entertained by Mr and Mrs Daniells, and the success or the function was in a great measure due to the efforts of Mesdames Rusbatch and Laurenson, who arranged all the details. , KAKANUI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, The Kakanui Presbyterian Church held its annual social in the Athenseum Hall on Thursday evening, when there was a large gathering of tnefiiberß of the congregation and friends. The Rev. P. 0. Rennie presided, and was supported by the Rev. W. W. French (Maheno). The proceedings opened with the reading of Psalm 100, after which the Rev. Rennie gave a short account of the work done by the church during the past year, and congratulated the members on the results achieved. . The annual report and balance sheet, which showed a very satisfactory credit, were adopted. Miss Southgate also presented the reports of the P.W.M.U. and Sunday school, which showed that both were doing good work. The Rev. French gave „a humorous address, which was much appreciated, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the Rev. Rennie’s short address on his recent trip to Scotland. Dunne the evening items were given by

the following;—Songs, Misses Bardwell, Southgate, and Mrs H. T. Mould; recitations. Miss D. Cleverley and Master Alan Mould; piano solo. Miss May Smith. Mr George Macdonald then, thankfcd all those who had made the function a success. A feature, which was much admired, was the beautiful floral display on the stage and supper tables. Miss Southgate supervised all the, arrangements in connection with the social. LOYAL OAMARU LODGE. At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., N.G. Bro. G. E. Richardson presided over a large attendance of officers and brothers. Votes of sympathy were passed with P.G. Bro. W- G- Qjaye, P.G. Bro. H. Keen, and Bros. G. P. Webb and W. Kennard. One candidate was initiated into the Order. G.M. Bro. Gregory reported on the activities of the Christmas Tree and Sylliibus Committees, The following were elected to the various offices:—N.G.. Bro R. W. Arnott; V.G., Bro. F. Hicks; B.S.i Bro. C. Jones. Several brothers reported on the sick members of the lodge. ST. LUKE’S CHURCH. * t a e P ur P° se of retaining the Rev. A W. Stace as minister at St. Luke's Church until the return of Archdeacon Russell in March, a deputation consisting of Mr A. Bloeh (church warden) and Messrs Newson and Williamson (vestry- “ 6“) waited on Bishop Richards, head S: Dunedin Diocese, and requested that the Rev; Stace be allowed to remain at St. Luke s until Archdeacon Russell’s return. The request was not granted, and the Rev A. W. Stace will leave Oamaru about the middle of December to take over the charge of the Hampden parish. LYRIC CABARET CLUB. Following on the pronounced success attending the opening dance of the Lyric Cabaret and Old Time Dance Club, the promoters -have arranged to hold a dance in the Lyric Hall each Saturday night. The weekly dance is advertised for tomght, and an extended night will be held on Wednesday night, ’ POLICE COURT. At the Police Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr W. S. Crombie. J.P., William Francis Hughes was charged with stealing three sacks of cabbages of the value of 18s. the property of Frank Lowe and Jimmy Gee. On the application of Senior Sergeant Scott, accused was remanded to appear before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., on Wednesday next. Bail Was Dot applied, for, and the accused was detained in custody. FARMING CONDITIONS. So far as the crops in North Otago are concerned, the recent rains have made a very marked difference, and although the crops will, be later than usual, on the whole, it, is anticipated that farmers in tne districts will receive fair average returns. In the coastal districts where the ram has been heavier than inland, some exceptionally heavy crops of wheat are to be seen. On the area between Otiake and Kurow the rainfall has been very, light, and some of the earlier settlers in those localities state that it is the lightest rainfall phey have had for 30 years. The crops m that locality are certainly backward, andi although this week’s rain will improve the crops, further falls are necessary to ensure growers reaping a reasonable yield. The early sown Algerian oats have shot m many localities, and are short in the straw. The late rains will improve them m length and with frequent showers good yields should result, as the bulk of these crops were not eaten off this year. Heavy supplies of rape and turnip seeds are going forward, and reports to hand indicate that the early sown areas in root crops are doing exceptionally well. Shearing throughout the district is'proceeding steadily, but the recent cold snap adversely affected the recently-shorn sheep, a few deaths in exposed localities being reported. The hogget wool is reported to be of good condition and of good staple, but it is stated that ewes are shearing lighter than usual, due, apparently, to the shortage of green feed during the winter. PERSONAL. At the meeting of the Waitaki County Council yesterday, a, motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr Peter M'Fadgen, who had been a member of the council for six years, and was, highly respected and esteemed. A motion of condolence was also passed with Mr J. O’Brien in- the death of Mrs OBnen, the chairman expressing deep sympathy with him in his sad bereavement.. Mr Gardiner welcomed the engineer (Mr G. Cuthbertson) back to his chair after his recent operation, and expressed the hope that he would soon be fully restored to health. Mr Cuthbertson suitably replied; , . Mr Oscar Garden, the aviator, who recently flew fropi England to Australia, is, expected to fly to Dunedin from Christchurch on Tuesday, and to pass over Oamaru shortly after 5 p.m. ‘ , ' Queen’s Hotel.—Mr B. Pospisil (Czechoslovakia), Mr A. Purdie (Wellington), Mr C. Chapman (Christchurch), Mr R. Oatherwood. Mr I. Maxwell, Mr R. D. Welsh, Mr L. Keay (Dunedin). .New Club Hotel.—Mr I. Diack (Timaru), Mr E. D. Brown, Mr R, S. Clothier (Christchurch), Mr E. S. Bridger, Mr S. Y. Fahey (Dunedin), Mr B. Kelly, Mr H. Lamburd (Wellington), Mr R. D. Wilson, Mr J. B. Edward, Mr and Mrs H. J. Gilbert (Invercargill). DESTRUCTION OF SHOVELS, A case of the destruction of shovels and tools and the burning of tents on the removal of a Public Works Department camp has been reported in Oamaru. The matter has befn ventilated at a public meeting, and in view of the economic position and unemployment, it was considered that such destruction was a seribus, waste of public money, whilst some could not credit such a report to be true. Further investigations on the matter made by the representative of the Otago Daily Times revealed that in the case in point a back-country settler wished to purchase two tents from the departmental official, but, following out the usual practice of the department, the tents were destroyed, because they bore the Government brand, and nothing with that brand may be sold, presumably because if such a practice were common it would be impossible to trace the theft of Government property. It is likely that the subject will be further ventilated at a meeting of a local organisation in the near futnre, LAWN TENNIS NOTES. Meadowbank emerged winners of the first rounder the senior competition by defeating Waimate last Saturday by 16 sets to 2, with two sets unplayed on account of ram. At the Oamaru Club m Ur A S * A T™? oa waa ; lea dfog Oamaru by 10 sets (108 games) to nine sets (102 games), when play was abandoned. The m u tch ,v WI e . r ? su nied this afternoon, ?M e v°S bme A? oubleß will be played. The bad light and the wind somewhat de--11 uSI from the general standard of play in both matches, but they were full of interest.

.. ( U a yxng first man for Meadowbank, M’Bwan lost to Carlton, 9—7, after a closely contested match. M’Ewan’s drivwa ®.. a “ttle less accurate than usual. Miss Miller accounted for. Miss Baikie, wA^^J ier x/r- waa x^, I } othe . r creditable performance. Miss Miller is playing a more forceful and accurate game than ever before, and should give an excellent account of herself in tournament plav this year. 1 * In the Awamoa-Oamaru match J. Hamilton sprang the surprise of the Hamilton was playing with great asday m defeating G. Sumpter, 9—2. surance and speed of shot. Sumpter on the other hand, was not at “is pest and could do nothing well. In the latter stages of the game, which was spirited and full of incident, Sumpter discarded his drives, and resorted to chops and slices in an endeavour to break up Familton a gaine. But nothing that Sumpter could do could check his opponents bid for victory. _ Miss Romans defeated Miss Gibb 7—5 m a careful game. The exhibition of the afternoon, however was in the Ladies’ Doubles, when Misses Romans and Wylde-Brown beat. Miss Gibb and Mrs Bradley by the odd game The match was exceedingly close throughout, and while it would be difficult to single any one of the quartet as outstanding, credit should be given the

young player, Mies Wylde-Brown, whose effective net play and accurate driving in no email measure contributed to the victory of her side. She is a player of considerable promise, and should be heard of in the future. Comparatively little interest has been shown so far in the ranking matches for Position of the North Otago ladder. M Ewan has withdrawn from the ladder, J. Familton retained third place by outplaying Feathers this week 6—2,' 6—l. Feathers plays a good, clean-hit forehand drive, but the weakness in his game lies • in his backhand, which is a purely defensive shot. ‘ BAND RECITAL. The Oamaru Municipal Band will play the following programme at the Gardens to-morrow afternoon; —A Grade contest march, “ 8.8. and G.F.”; march, “Gladiator’s Farewell”; euphonium solo, ■ "Auld Robin Gray”; fantasia, “Dawn of Peace”; trombone solo, “When Other Lips”; selection, “Verdi’s Works"; cornet solo, “Paragon” and xylophone solo, “ The Rosary,” by Bandsman M’Combe. WAITAKI GIRLS’ SPORTS. The Waitaki Girls’. Senior and Junior High Schools held their annual athletic sports at Oraua Park yesterday in the presence of a good gathering of spectators, ihe weather conditions were -ideal, and keen competition was shown in all events The senior championship was won by Ruby Grant and Averil Smyth (equal), who secured 16 points each. In the intermediate championship, M. Ireland secured 17. points, while the runner-up (I. Hayes) gamed 12 points. The Junior High School championship- was won by B. Forbes with 16 points, the runner-up being M. Brook with 8 points. Results:— , 75 Yards Open.—M. Batey 1, G. Chapman 2, G. Campbell 3. Time, 9 4-ssec 100 Yards Senior Championship.—R. Grant 1, A. Smyth 2. P. Woods 3. Time. 12 Jsec. * xr I r o^ a ,? d o 8 l en i or ’ Open.—M.‘ Batey 1. N. Liddell 2, B. Borrie 3. Time, 14sec. ht t i r > Intermediate Championship.— M, Ireland 1, C. Douglas 2, I. Hayes 8. -Ume, io l-Saec, * 75 Yards Intermediate, Open.—A. Gedlj M. Jeffens .2, J. Cuthbertson 3. lime, 10 2-ssec, 75 Yards Junior High School Championship.—M. Brook 1, B. Forbes 2, M. 01srk_3. Time, 10 2-ssec. 75 Yards Junior High School, Open.— Tim?. a ro°2“s s 1 e 0 J - 2 ’ 6a * ley 3 ‘ High Jump, Senior Championship.—V. i;™, 1 ’, 11 ; Baikie 2. F. Fiidlay and T. MCulloch 3 (equal). Height, 4ft IJin. , High Jump, Senior, Open.—B. Borrie ri 3 Ba r tey 2 ,\ S> M'Culloch and D. Mornson 3 (equal). Height, 4ft OJin. M S M‘£ mp ’ r , nt^rm^ diate Championship. dum P* JP Open.—J. r° a St £ ck 2 > A. Smyth, i- J p ’ i u T or Hl K h School Championship.—B. Forbes 1, L. Ross 2, M o*ark 3. Height, 4ft sJin. High Jump Junior High School, Open I a Hartley 1, G. Robertson 2, D. Millar 3. Height, 3ft Sin. Book on Bead Race, ' Senior.—N. M Caffrey 1, H. Taylor 2, J. M’Naughton Book on Head Race, Intermediate.—M. Paekwood 1, F. Davey 2, J. Reid 3. Book on Head Race, Junior High School.—E. Poole 1, I. M’Kenzie 2. Long _ Jump, Senior Championship.— A. Smyith 1 B Grant 2. F, Findlay 3. Distance, 14ft OJin. i Seni 2 r Open.—S. M’CulLong Jump, Intermediate ChampionHayes. 1, M. Ireland 2, E. Edmenson 3. Distance, 12ft 6Jin Long Jump, Intermediate, Open;—J. Cuthbertson 1 J Hill 2, G. Liidemann 3. Distance, 12ft Sin. Slow Bicycle Race, Senior.—A. Miller I, K. Jackson 2. Slow Bicycle Race, Intermediate—L. Stevenson 1, P. Brook 2 . Slow Bicycle Race, Junior High School —L. Ross 1, N. Hartley 2. , Frauds f*™’ Senior ~ B - Borrie 1, I. 1 o Sack . Bace, Junior High School—J. K 22n \Pa C c Ve ? ley h B. Forbes 3. Yards Senior • Championship,—R• 27 4 n sssc Smyth 2 ’ P * Woods “Timei .220 Yards Senior, Open.—l. Campbell Timt*29 4-5 P s“! n ’ * M ' N ‘ aughton 3 - ' I? 0 T Ya , rd3 , intermediate Championship. aT^iS 1 *?/s 1^, D ° ug '« *: £ Hi *» Yards Intermediate, Open.—M. i't.v.e' 2 - T. Freeman 3. Time, 14 fiec ■ rorDes , N 10 -R«wf- ds Jnnior High Sc ‘ hoo i Open.— 7j o -fen aC ]t e ?ace Senior.—M. Henry and t’ , and I- Irwin 2. m lo £ Y s ds Jnnior High School. Open.— rmer 2 - J - “» *• xT°^ ac i e Bace. Senior.—M. Henry and N- Oh«? a ? rG p E v Mall and T. Irwin 2. Obstacle Race, Intermediate.—M. New®on and M. Cradock 1. Obstacle Race, Junior High School B Cahson P 2 DS RaC8 ’ Senior ~ y - Irwin 1, D. C. feu, AS S; iA mth Sch “>- ? a p da n Sen . io r Championship.— A. ffTs-Ssec ® rant 2 » Y. Irwin 3. Time, 330 Yards Senior, Open.—B. Borrie L 49 Ls^e Pman 2 ' D ' ~ rson 3 - Time 220 Yards Intermediate Championship. TtoefirU; “• Ir,i “ d 2 - d “« Im i 220 Yards Intermediate, Open.—A. 2 ' Ne ™»“ 3 ' 160 Yards Junior High School Championship.—B. Forbes 1, M. Brook 2. M. Robertson 3. Time. 20sec. r Yard ? J « n iqr High School, Open.— ItelM,d 2 - 3 - N Walking Race, Senior.—H. Taylor 1, J. Walking Race, Intermediate.—B. Malcolm, 1 JV Gillanders 2. Walking Race. Junior High School,—l. Loilett I, ii. Ross 2 t u£°n elt Z i xT ic s£ Race, Senior.—S. MCulloch 1, N, MCaffrey 2 Novelty Bicycle Race, Intermediate.— M. Newson and Helen Webster ■ (equal) Novelty Bicycle Race, Junior Hich School—D. Miller 1, M; Holt 2 8 w? te i r T Belay Race, Senior.—Form Firm VA ™ 8 aDd VC (CqU6l) 2l Interform Relay Race, Junior High Schooh—Form 118 1. Form lIA 2, Form IB 3. Junior Higt School Ball Relay Race.— Form lIA, Form 118, Form IA Interhouse Ring Relay Race.—Burn House 1. Wilson and Gibson Houses 2 Interhouse Ring and Ball Race.—Burn House 1. Gibson House 2, Wilson House Interhouse Circle and Ball Race.—Burn House 1, Ferguson House 2. Gibson House Interhouse Flag Relay Race.—Burn House 1, Gibson House 2, Wilson House HIGH SCHOOLS’ CRICKET. The games between the first and second elevens of the Otago, and Waitaki Boys’ High Schools’ first and second elevens were resumed yesterday morning. The southerly gale of Thursday had given place to a steady nor’-eaeter, with a clear sky. The wicket and outfield became faster as the day wore on. In the senior match Otago was dismissed for 104 rune ihe first innings display had given indications of a much-larger score under the improved conditions in the second innings but Blakely, Laney, and Trenohard bowled very steadily. Ruff wa s again top scorer with 23 nine to his credit, ihe Waitaki fielding showed a great improvement on that of the first innings. Blakely bowled unchanged, the lefthander sending , down 28 overs. He captured five wickets for 38 runs, and Laney had exactly the same average for half as many overs. With 121 to get to win in two hours 40 minutes, Waitaki started its innings with Gillies and Dick. These boys again gave their side a good start, putting on 43 runs before Gillies was bowled. Dick followed at 49, having compiled 32 in 45 minutes by fine cricket. J. Jolly and Rangiheuea were both keep-

mg an accurate length, and when the fourth wicket fell at 68 the finish raised to he interesting. However, Kent, who was playing in his first interschool match, partnered Blakely, and the pair got the required runs unbeaten. Kent showed that he has a good cricket temperament, and batted solidly. Blakely played an excellent innings. His strokes, even when on the defensive, were marked by freedom of style, and his driving both to the on and off, by accuracy of timing. J. Jolly bowled well against the wind, and captured the four wickets that fell, and bowled some very troublesome balls. The Otago fielding, except for one or two slight lapses, was again smart, and the returns to the wicket were good. Rangiheuea bowled five no-balls. .In the junior game Waitaki won by eight wickets. With three wickets down for 10 runs, Otago resumed its second innings, and thanks mainly to Stevens, who hit eight fours in his 35, Jones, and MTCay, brought the total to 111. This left Waitaki 30 runs to get to win, and they lost two wickets in the effort. The following are the scores;— FIRST ELEVENS. OTAGO. First innings 158 Second Innings. M'Cawe, c Blakely, b Laney .. .. 12 Martin, b Blakely 9 Saxton, c and b Laney 7 Rangiheuea, Ibw, b Laney .. „ ~ 0 J. Jolly, b Blakely ..... .. ~ 18 Hercus, c Blakely, b Laney .. .. .. 0 Ruff, b Blakely 23 Meek, c and b Blakely 3 R, Jolly, c Blakely 0 Cameron, c Smith, b Laney 14 Rae, not out 9 Extras .. 9 Total .. 104 Bowling Analysis.—Blakely, 5 wickets for 38 runs; Laney, 6 for 38; Trenchard. 0 for 6; Shand, 0 for 13. WAITAKI. First innings 143 Second Innings. Dick, b J. Jolly 32 Gillies, bJ. Jolly .. .. 13 Blakely, not out „ .. 36 Trenchard, bJ. Jolly .. .. .. g Laney, c Cameron, b J. Jolly .. 0 Kent, not out 26 Extras ifi Total for four wickets .. .. 131 Bowling Analysis.—J. Jolly, 4 wickets for 42 runs; Rangiheuea, 0 for 38; Ruff, 0 for. 16; Ha Jolly, 0 for 10; Cameroa, 0 tor SECOND ELEVENS. OTAGO. First innings 103 Second- Innings. ' Manning, Ibw, b Reid 0 M‘Kay, b Weir ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 21 Payne, c : and b Reid ~ 4 Alexander, b Mathias .. .. 7.' .. 0 Macassey, b Reid - g Stevens, b Christopher 1! 35 Somerville, run out ~ .. .. .. 2 Jones, c Christopher, b Mac Gibbon !! 32 M Lean, Ibw, b Christopher .. .0 b Mac Gibbon ~ 2 Curtis, not out ~■ ~ 2 Extras ” 7 Total m _ Bowling Analysis.—Reid, 3 wickets for runs; Mathias, 1 for' 13; Were, 1 for 19; Christopher, 2 for 19; Mac Gibbon, 2 for 19. _. ' WAITAKI. h irst innings ... ' jgs Second Innings, Reid, c Payne, b Stevens .. .. 6 Pnape, Ibw, b Alexander .. ... .. 6 Mac Gibbon, not out .... ~ .. jg Haig, not out ” ” g Total for two wickets .. ~ Sfl Analysis.—Steven, I wicket for 19 runs; Alexander,-1 for 17. U.F.S. PICNIC. t, an ®nal meeting of the United piendly Societies’ Picnic Committee was held last night, with a full- attendance of delegates from the lodges. The report and balance sheet, showing a balance of £45 3s, were adopted. ' ine following officers were elected;— President Bro. Beaman; yice-president, o* °‘i J* Bone; secretary, Bro. AF. Stock; treasurer, Bro. A. Stock; committee, all delegates, . Several places were mentioned for the Bnnual picnic, and it was unanimously decided to hold it at Timaru on January .* .V as a ßteed to arrange for two picnic ,trains as usual and to interview the bands in reference to their attendance. It was decided tojiold a baby show and Bros. Gerrie (convener), Fid- « A ckl rf and -i- Stock were appointed a Sports Committee, It was agreed to ,0r ‘h' f,milr m