NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21197, 1 December 1930, Page 2

NORTH OTAGO.

(Fnoii Our Special Correspondent.)

MAJESTIC PICTURES. Davcy Lee, the adorable “ Souny Boy ” of “ The Singing Fool,” A 1 Jolson’s worldfamous picture, is the heir apparent to the kinematic throne once held by Jackie Coogan, when he was the whimsical “ kid ” of Charlie Chaplin’s earlier masterpieces. Wistful and imaginative, this new Prince Charming wears the ermine cloak that fell from the youthful shoulders of Coogan in a manner that distinguishes him as an artist of royal theatrical blood. He is now a star in his own right in “Sonny Boy,” coming to the Majestic Theatre tonight and to-morrow night. With him are Edward Everett Horton, Betty Bronson, and other noted stars. Domestic difficulties, alternately humorous and serious, figure as the theme of the interesting story unfolded in “ Sonny Boy.” It is an amusing story of two sisters. One of them knows too much about men, and the other too little. It is a grand domestic mix up with darling Davey Lee, who sings Sonny Boy" as it has never been sung before,, in a role that brings forth roars of laughter—the mellow, heartwarming laughter that comes from the heart. BOWLING.

The following players have been selected for the Sidey Cup match between Meadowbank and Awatnoa to-morrow night:— Meadowbank.—Kent, Fogarty, Mitchell, Martin; R. Taylor, Mullin, Denholm. Donald; J. Rpbertson, Evans, Carson, Berry; Selfe, Cunningham, Chappell, Smith; Brown, Cartwright, Hart, BeeMackay, Andrew, Maude, Campbell; Hartley, Archibald, Eskrick. Mollison; Madden. Fischer, Crichton, Blacklock. Awaraoa.—Wilson, C. J. Mollison. W. J. M’Donald, G. P. Mollison; Russell, Vei-nor, Procter, Cook; Tomkin, Crombie. Adamson, Walton; Grant, Reid, Dunbar, Hodge; Stringer, Gerrie, Tisdall, Hewat; Ferguson, M’Narry, Rusbatch. Barr; Lxcell, Kennedy, A. Robertson. Christie; Stichman, Brown, M’Jennett, J. 6. M’Donald. VITAL STATISTICS. The vital statistics for Oamaru for November are as follow:—Births 23, deaths 11, marriages .6. One marriage ceremony was performed by the registrar. BUILDING PERMITS. Activity in the building trade in the borough was brisker for November than for some months past. Permits were issued for a new building to the value of £3027, a residence (£600), four additions to existing buildings and residences (£1486), and garage (£110); total £5123. MOTOR LICENSES. During November the Waitaki County Council issued 25 .drivers’ licenses and four heavy traffic licenses, and the Oamaru Borough Council 25 drivers’ and four heavy traffic. CRICKET. ALBION v. OAMARU. Todd and Sampson continued the Albion innings against Oamaru on Saturday, facing the bowling of Zimmerman and Milner. 1 Sampson went quickly to a catch off Zimmerman, but A. Brooker and Todd carried the score to 60, when K. Walton dismissed them both in quick succession. Jacobs and Geddes went to the crease, but Geddes did not last long, and with L; Brooker, Jacobs took the score to over 100 before the partnership • was broken. Davey scored eight in quick time before being sent to'the pavilion, but M’Larcn did not survive the first ball, and Taylor, was caught at five. L. Brooker batted very steadily and carried his bat for 20 runs. Smith secured the best bowling average for Oamaru with four wickets for 16 runs. Zimmerman bowled steadily right through the innings and kept she runs down. Albion. followed with A. Brooker and Jacobs, and the latter was well caught by Jones on the leg side at four. Davey did little better, but Geddes and Brooker both scored rapidly. Smith at length got a straight one past A.’ Brooker. who had batted well for his 33 runs, driving all round the wicket, L. Brooker followed and. was content to keep his wicket intact while Geddes went for the bowling, but he returned one to Calder and. Geddes went soon after in similar fashion to Milner, who made a great catch by jumping high in the air. Taylor went without addition to the score, and Rackley was bowled a run later.. An innings defeat looked imminent when M’Laren and Todd became associated and added 54 runs to the total. Todd was content to keep his end up while M’Laren batted aggressively. Sampson made a useful stand and M’Laren continued to score rapidly until 191 was on the board, when he was caught at cover. He had batted forcefully, driving with plenty of power, but his was not a chanceless innings, as two easy catches were dropped at point. C. Palmer assisted Sampson to carry the score past the 200, when he went Ibw, Sampson being unbeaten with 13 to his credit. Zimmerman again bore the brunt of the .attack, and secured the best average with four wickets for 48 runs. Oamaru went to the wickets at 6.15 p.m.j needing 51 runs to win. Uttley and Zimmerman attacked

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the bowling, scoring 14 off Gcddes’s first over. Uttley, however, failed to get set, and Zimmerman at 22 was run out in attempting a second run from a drive to long off, by a smart return from Davey, Calder and Milner could not get the required rims, and an exciting finish at 6.30 p.m. saw Oamaru lacking five runs tor a complete victory. Scores:— ALBION. First Innings. Sampson, cK. Walton, b Zimmerman 6 Palmer, eK. Walton, b Zimmerman 0 Rackley, b Zimmerman .. .. .. 15 Todd, b K. Walton .. 24 A. Brooker, Ibw, bK. Walton .. 12 Jacobs, b Smith 19 Geddes, c and b Zimmerman .... 4 L, Brooker, not out 20 Davey, c Uttley, b Smith .. .. .. 8 M’Laren, b Smith o Taylor, cI. Walton, b Smith .... 5 Extras .. .. 11 Total 124 Bowling Analysis.—Zimmerman, four for 37; Milner, none for 30; K. Walton, two for 30; Calder, none for 0: Smith, four for 16. Second Innings. A. Brooker, b Smith 33 Jacobs, c Jones, b Zimmerman .. 4 Davey, b K. Walton 5 Geddes, c and b Milner 45 L. Brooker, c and b Calder ....... 6 Taylor, o Jones, b Zimmerman .. 9 M’Laren, cL. Sumpter, b Zimmerman 54 Rackley, b Milner .. 1 Todd, b I. Walton 9 Sampson, not out .. 13 Palmer, Ibw, b Zimmerman .... 5 Extras .... .. 19 Total 203 Bowling Analysis.—K. Walton took 1 wicket for 40 runs; Zimmerman, 4 for 48; L. Sumpter, 0 for 9; Smith, 1 for 26; Calder, 1 for 15; Milner, 2 for 27; I. Walton, 1 for 14. OAMARU, First innings 277 Second Innings, Uttley, b L. Brooker 8 Zimmerman, run - out 22 Milner, not out .. n Calder, not out .. .. 5 Total for two wickets ~ 46 Bowling Analysis.—L. Brooker took 1 wicket for. 6 runs; Geddes, 0 for 14; M’Laren, 0 for 21. UNION v. SCHOOL. The Union v. School match resulted in a win for School by 11 runs on the first innings. School made 250 in reply to Unions 239. Union hit up 133 runs for two wickets in an hour, and sent School m to bat, and School had lost four wickets for 48 runs when time was called, Dick and Laney continued their strike, but Laney had added only one to the score when he was dismissed, Dick, batting with great confidence, carried his score to 117, when Brown accepted a catch. His best scoring shot was an offdrive, Kent did not seem very comfortable, and gave Brown an easy catch. Francis batted very forcefully during his stay at the crease. When the seventh wicket fell School still required nine runs to win. Two wickets went cheaply, and it was ( not until the last man went in that Union s total was passed. The score came from leg byes, which were valuable, as the last man failed to score, the total reaching 250 runs. Tonkin and M’Donald were the best Union bowlers. Several chances were missed off Tonkin, and M Donald finished up with four wickets tor 39 runs. Union knocked up 133 in very quick time. Brown and Maddigan opened, and the latter was run out by a quick return by Blakely. M’Donald joined Brown, and added 102 runs for' the second wicket partnership. Brown showed his best form this season. His score mounted Yffy rapidly by delightful leg shots. M Donald was decidedly lucky at the start, but soon settled down into his best fyle. Union- declared with two wickets down for 133 runs, leaving School an hour in which to bat, and School had lost four wickets for-48 runs when time was called. Dick and Gillies opened, the first-named going to a beautiful one-handed catch in the. slips by M’Donald. Blakely made several good shots before he stepped in front. Gillies showed a very stubborn defence; and with Kent played out time. Ail the bowlers kept a good length, and runs were difficult to get. Scores:— UNION. First innings 239 Second Innings. Maddigan, run out o Drown c Laney, b Shand .. .. ..63 M Donald, not out .. .. .. .. 52 Burrows, not out .. .. g Extras .. g Total for two wickets (declared) .. .. ..133 Bowling Analysis.—Shand took 1 iricket foi* 25 runs, Blakely none for 21, Laney none for 33, Gillies none for 15. Kent none for 31. SCHOOL. First Innings. Dick, c Brown, b Burrows 117 Gillies, b M’Donald g Blakely, Ibw, b Brown 14 Trenchard, b Brown .. .. .. .. 0 Laney, c Maddigan. b Tomkin .. .. 36 Kent, o Brown, b Meikle 13 Francis, o Guttridge, b Maddigan .. 15 Flower, b M’Donald .. 9 Court, not out 7 Smith, Jbw, b M’Donalcl .. .. .. • 2 Shand, b M’Donald 0 Extras 32 Total 250 Bowling Analysis.—Tonkin took 1 wicket for 33 runs, M’Donald 4 for 39. Brown 2 for 48. Maddigan 1 for 45, Meikle 1 for 16, Burrows 1 for 35. Second Innings. Gillies, not out 15 Dick, c M’Donald, b Maddigan ~ ;. 2 Blakely, Ibw, b M’Donald 19 Trenchard, b Burrows .. 4 Laney, b Meikle g Kent, not out .. 0

Total for four wickets .. .. 43 Bowling Analysis.—Maddigan took X wicket for 12 runs. Tonkin none for 1, M Donald 1 for 19. Meikle 1 for 4, Burrows 1 for 12. JUNIOR MATCHES. School A defeated School B by three wickets and 167 runs. School A made -62 for seven wickets (Haig 62 retired, Reid 55, Christopher 48, Were 31). School B compiled 95 (Riach 21 Knowles 21. R. Smith 16). For School A Reid took six wickets for 14 runs. In its match against Union, St. Kevin’s compiled 172 for nine wickets (Taylor 196 retired, Nolan 23 not out, Zouch 10 not out). For Union Rowell took two

wickets for 13 runs. Union make 54 (Stark 20). For St. Kevin’s Zouch took five wickets for 20 runs. THIRD GRADE. St. Kevin’s A defeated School A by seven wicket* and 25 runs. St. Kevin’s made 161 for three wickets (M’Veigh 81 not out). School compiled 136' (Sumpter 51, Moss 22, Holt 17). The match between St. Kevin’s B and School _ B resulted in a draw, St, Kevin’s compiling 82 for nine wickets and School replied with 102 (Burton 42). ST. LUKE’S Y.M.B.C. A very instructive and interesting address was delivered on "Wireless” by Mr Allan Young to the members of St. Luke|s Y.M.B.C. Club. Mr Young spoke on similar lines to his address on the sqme subject given recently to the Rotary Club, and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks, SUCCESSFUL OAMARU SCHOLAR. . Word has been received from the principal of the Sacred Heart College, Auckland, that Master Matt. Cooney, of Papakura. North Island, a pupil of St. Thomas’ Academy, Oamaru (conducted by the Dominican Nuns) has been awarded first place in the scholarship examination held on November 15 in connection with the above-mentioned college. This scholarship is open to all boys under 13 years of age attending Roman Catholic schools, y as j? v ®lhe of £6O per annum, tena j J9 r years. The Dominican Nuns and Master Cooney are to be congratulated on this achievement, which adds another honour to the well-known academy. Master .°SFI eceive ? all his primary education at bt, .thorn as Academy, Oamaru, LAWN TENNIS. The third series of matches in connection with the Southern Sub-associa-tion were completed on Saturday. Maheno defeated Weston by 17 sets to seven, while Herbert defeated Totara by 13 sets to 11. The following are the detailed results:— MAHENO v. WESTON. (Maheno names mentioned first.) i* Si^ le w o ’t C l* rk <VL. Camp--9 V ; iAi r £ 6 * J « Sjm 3 i G - Thorby 2, W. Falloon 6; H. Souness 6, H. Stevenson 4- A. Souness 6 H. Campbell 2; L. Clark 3, G. Campbell 6. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss B. Dewar 4, Mhe L Laney 6; Mrs Jamieson 2. Mias A. Kitchen 6; Miss M. Dewar 5, Mrs Laney 6; Miss I. Sounees 6, Miss J. Laney 2; Miss M. M’Donald 6, Miss L. Campbell 2; Mies V. Souness 6, Miss M. Barnard Men’s Doubles.—C. and A. Clark 6, L. Campbell and. J, Sim 2; G.' Thorby and H. Souness 4, W. Falloon and H. Stevenson 6; A. Souness and L. Clark 6, H. and G. Campbell 2. Ladies’ Doubles.—Miss B. Dewar and Mrs Jamieson 6, Misses X. Laney and A. Kitchen 5; Misses M. Dewar and I. Souness 6, Mrs Laney and Miss J. Laney 4; Misses M. M’Donald and V. Sounees 5, Misses L. Campbell and M. Barnard 6. Mixed Doubles.—C. Clark and Miss B. Dewar 6, L. Campbell and Miss I. Laney j ■ Rrk and Mrs Jamieson 6, J. Sim Kitchen 4; G-. Thorby and Mies M- Dewar 6, W. Falloon and Mrs Laney 2; H. Souness and Miss 1. Souness 6, H. Stevenson and Miss J. Laney 2; A. Souness and Miss M, M’Donald 6, H. Campbell and Miss L. Campbell 4: L. Clark and Miss V. Souness 6, G. Campbell and Miss M. Barnard 5. Totals: Maheno 17 sets (125 games); Weston. 7 sets (91 games). HERBERT v. TOTARA. (Herbert names mentioned first.) Men’s Singles.—Saunders 6, P. Croft 4; Maselle 6, L. Hollow 4; Budge 6, D. Hollow 2; Gray 6, C. Hollow 5; Patterson 1, Marshall 6; Haggerty 3, J. Bruce 6. _ Dadiee’ Singles.—Miss Saunders 6, Miss M. Reul 2; Miss Hill 6, Miss D. Clark 4; Miss 'Ferrier 2, Miss M. Bruce 6; Miss Davis 6. Miss F. Reid 0; Mrs Hill 5, Mms V. Clark 6; Miss R. Wilson 6, Miss L. Bruce 2,

_ Doubles.—Saunders and Maselle 5, P Croft and L. Hollow 6; V. Budge and Gray 6, D. and C. Hollow 1; Patterson and Haggerty 3, D. Marshall and J. Bruce 6.

Ladies Doubles.—Misses Loder and Hill 6, Misses M. Reid and D. Clark 2; Misses Ferrier and Davis 6, Misses M. Bruce and F. Reid 5; Mrs Hill and Miss Wilson 2. Misses V. Clark and L. Bruce 6,

Doubles.—Saunders and Miss Hill 5, P. Croft and Miss D. Clark 6; Masselle and Miss Loder defaulted to • • an d Mis s M. Reid; V. Budge and Miss Ferrier 6, D. Hollow and Miss M. Bruce 1; Gray and Miss Davis 2, C. HoHow and N Clark 6; Patterson and Mrs Hill 3, D. Marshall and Miss F. Reid 6; and Miss Wilson 6, J, Bruce and Miss L. Bruce 5. Totals; Herbert, 13 sets (109 games); lotara, 11 sets (97 games). The senior match between Awamoa and Oamaru was completed on Saturday, the lormer team securing a win by 12 sets to 11 and a margin of 11 games.

CUSTOMS RETURNS. The following are the Customs returns for Oamaru for November (the figures for the corresponding month of last year l^ ln £ parentheses); —Customs, £OO6 Iss 9d (£834 Os 2d); tyre duty, £4B 14s (£43 ; marine revenue, £3O IBs 5d (£lB lOs 4d); passports, nil (1). PORT STATISTICS, The following are the port statistics for Oamaru for the month of November: Coastal cargo: Inwards, 994 ton-? fro-1 V - softwoods lio; sugar 34, Public Works Departmental material Ji;A cars *,2 ther KoQds 218): outward: 1312 tons (flour 655, pollard and bran 225, wheat 196. oats 30, lime 23.-Lane's emulsion 12, empty returns 131, woollens 11, other goods 4). Overseas; Inward. 274 tons (coal 148. timber 60, fivrolite other goods 19); outwards, one ton mix ß J goods. WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SWIMMING CLUB. The Waitaki 014 Girls' Swimming Cl ah was favoured with ideal weather conditmna for its opening day on Saturday, at the Waitaki Girls’ School Baths. There was a large assembly of old girls present, and a most enjoyable afternoon’s swimming was indulged in. Among those present were the patron, Mies J. B. Wilson, and the president. Miss Peebles. OAMARU MUNICIPAL- BAND. A recital was given by the Oamaru Municipal Band in the Gardens yesterday afternoon in the presence of a good gathering of the public. A delightful programme of music was rendered, consisting of the following items;—A Grade contest march. “8.8. and C.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 “ The Rosary,” by Bandsman M Combe.

PERSONAL. Sir James Gunson, formerly Mayor o! Auckland, was a visitor to Oamaru last week, and attended the interscbonl match at Waitaki. He later delivered an impressive address to the Waitaki boys in the Hall of Memories, and paid a visit of inspection to the school, commenting very favourably on the standard of tho equipment. A large gathering of bowlers of the Phoenix Club assembled in the pavilion oh Saturday, when a presentation was made to Mr H. Deal, who is shortly leaving for Christchurch. In making the presentation of a cheque to Mr Deal, the president, Mr Jacob Mitchell, referred in glowing terms to the services rendered by Mr Deal during his connection with the Phoenix Club, and the keen'interest he had taken in its welfare. Other

sneakers were Messrs Alex. Robertson, E. F. Armstrong, and H. Hay, Queen's Hotel.—Mr and Mr e J. Macgibbon, Mr W. D. Thompson, Mr A. S. Nicholls (Christchurch), Mrs Martin, Mies Martin, Mr T. Newburgh, Mr E. P. Newburgh (Sumner), Mr S. Lowden, Mr Browne (Timaru), Miss N. Hart (Lawrence). New Club Hotel—Dr M. N. Watt. Dr Gordon Mr W, G. Harris, Mr H. York (Dunedin), Mr L. C. Pearcey (Christchurch) Mr and Mrs W. S. Wilson (Invercargill) Mr and Mrs G. L. Sadd (Gore), Mr J. W, Heinemau (Wellington) • . DEFENCE RIFLE SHOOTING. The pamaru Defence Rifle Club ’fired the third match of the championship senes on Saturday afternoon over the 300 yards and 600 yards ranees. Tlie w . e^! l ,? r fine and pleasant, but the visibility was poor, a slight haze running across the targets. Rifleman Allan put on two useful 45’s, and with a handicap of lour won the match. Koppert and Barnard each put on 47 at 300 yards, two very good shoots. The next match will be over the 500 yards and 609 yards ranges. The following are the scores (the first six being prize-winners);—

300 600 yds. yds. Hep. Tl. Rflmn Allan. .. 45 45 5 — 94 Rflmn Barnard . . .. 47 44 91 Rflmn G. Doran . . .. 44 42 4—90 Rflmn R, Smith . . .. 43 41 5 — 89 Rflmn Gibson , .. 44 40 4 — 88 Rflmn Koppert . .. 47 40 — — 87 Rflmn G. Gillies . . .. 38 41 6 — 85 Rflmn Steenson . . . . 40 44 84 Rflmn Campbell .. 40 33 6 — 84 President Orbell , 41 38 6 — 84 Rflmn Mosley . . .. 44 36 4 — 84 Rflmn W. Smith . . .. 41 36 6 — 83 Rfmn A. Doran . . .. 4.1 ,30 5 — 82 Rflmn W. Gillies .. 38 35 5 — 78 Vioe-pres. M'Latchie 39 38 — — 77 Rflmn Murdoch . . ... 30 30 6 — 72