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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21243, 26 January 1931, Page 5

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f MAJESTIC PICTURES. On Saturday night an enthusiastic audience thoroughly enjoyed the genius of George Arlias in his portrayal of the Rajah of Rukh in the late William Archer’s thrilling masterpiece, Iho Green Goddess.” It provided one of those rare combinations of delightful acting and perfect diction, that make such a big appeal from the talking screen. Arhss, as in “ Disraeli,” is fascinating to a degree, for under his suave and polished manner as the Rajah is discerned the veneer of civilisation veiling the barbarian underneath. From start to finish “ The Green Goddess ” is of absorbing interest, and the unfolding of the drama is keenly followed. Arliss is well supported by H. B. Warner, Alice Joyce, Ralph Forbes, Ivan Simpson, and a cast of exceptional ability. The splendour of India and the majesty of the Himalaya Mountains provide the settings for the story. “The Green Goddess" is one of those satisfying and entertaining pictures that should nob be missed. OLD-TIME DANCE CLUB,, About 100 couples attended the weekly dance held by the Oaraaru Cabaret and Old-time Dance Club in the Lyric Hall on Saturday evening. Exhibitions of the sixeight fox-trot and the skaters waltz were given by Mies Peachey and Mr Dalton, and were greeted with a good deal _of applause. Excellent music was supplied by M'Combe’s Novelty Dance Band, and an extra was played by Mr S. Bremner. The duties of M.C. were earned out by Mr Ray King. BURNS ANNIVERSARY. The 172nd anniversary of the birth of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, was celebrated by the North Otago Scottish Society in the Scottish Hall on Saturday evening. The evening took the form of a concert and dance, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent by the _ large gathering present, which included visitors from the Waitaki Hydro Scottish Society and other centres. Piper D. Scott played the chief and chieftains to the platform. Chief W. Miller presided, and votes of sympathy were passed with the relatives of the late Mrs Franklin, Mr A. M.Taggart, Mrs John Taylor and Mrs R. Oliver. Chief W. Miller then gave a very mterestinw and instructive address on Robert Burns as a Poet.” A delightful programme was rendered, the following; contributing items:—Songs—Mrs Kinder, Misses L. Denholm, Batchelor, Messrs W. Denholm, and Ottrey: pipe selection. Pipef D. Scott; Highland fling, Miss Gwen Kimm; sword dance, Miss Jean Cook; Sean rnubhais, Miss Jessie Jardine. The accompaniments were played by Misses May Ritchie and Kinder, while Piper D. Scott played for the national dances. After the concert a dance was held, the hall beingfilled to its utmost capacity. Mrs Sher--9 win’s orchestra supplied excellent music, while the duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs G. C. Craig and J. G. Christie. The singing of “ Auld Lang Syne brought the evening to a close. BOWLING. • Teams from the Awamoa and Phoenix Clubs journeyed to Timaru on Saturday and played friendly matches with the Kio Toa and Timaru Clubs respectively. The match between Awamoa and Kio Toa reresulted in a win for the former by a narrow margin of three points, while Timaru defeated Phienix by 52 points. The-following are the detailed results: — • > AWAMOA v. KIO TOA, (Kio Toa names mentioned first.) Berry, Wilson, Taylor, Young 21, Stichman. Main, Kennedy, Christie 21; Smith, Burns, M‘Jennett, Hawkey 24. Tomkins, Jeffery, Jenkins, Hewat TO; Gikb. Whitworth, Robertson, Ellis 12, _ Mollison, Crisp, Brown, Tisdall 18; Fenwick, Hastie, Holdgadd, Haldon 13, Wilson, Weir, Rusbateh. W. J. M'Donald 19; Davis, Brunsden, Hall, Shilloto 15, Stringer, J. Miller, M'Jennet t, Dunbar 19; Gray, Cullman, Radcliffe. Hunt 14, Walker, Ferguson, A. Miller, Cook 22; Clough, Irving, Barlow, Harwell 18, Excell, Lee, A. Robertson, Hodge 25; Morgan, Hunt, Waldron. Wateon 27, Vernor, . Nicholson, Kinder, M'Narry 13. Totals: Awamoa 147 points, Kio Toa 144 points, - : TIMARU v. PHOENIX. (Timaru names mentioned first.) Cosgriff, Bremner, Smith, Reid 19, Tresseder, Knowles, Gresson, Keen 18; Walton, Kmibling, Wood, J. G. Gow 19, Crisp, M'Donald, Forrest, Adams 20; Dunn, Orlen, Burskaw, Bradley 32, Armstrong, Stewart, Eskrick, Buist 13; Clarke, Fraser, Patchett, Anderson 30, Robertson, J. Robertson, Stephenson, Bedford 12; J. Simpson. J. Watt, E. Winnington, Torlessa 28, J. Hartley. J. Ironside, D, Brown, 9; Gibson’s team 11, W. James, W. W. Mitchell, J. Mitchell, Calder 25; Carter, Clark, Provan, Buist 18, Williams. Forrester, Pollock, Slater 19; Leslie, Martin, Brice, Hartley 29, J. Grenfell, Simkin, Foster, Young 18. Totals: Timaru 186 points, Phoenix 134 points. ______ TRADES PICNIC. - About 1200 excursionists from Oamaru journeyed by two special trains to Timaru on. Saturday on the occasion of the annual picnic held by the Watersiders’ and Painters’ Unions, employees of the Pukeuri Works, and the Woollen Factory, and Friendly Societies. Continuous processions of cars were also wit* peased on the road between Oamaru and Timaru. The weather conditions were all that could be desired and every one thoroughly enjoyed the day’s outing. An official luncheon was held at the Stafford Tea Rooms in the morning, at which the Mayor of Timaru (Mr W. Angland) and the Timaru Picnic Executive were preNORTH OTAGO ADVERTISEMENTS

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sent. The main attraction was at Caroline Bay, where a large number of the visitors gathered and indulged in swimming and the other attractions at their disposal. The Bay tennis courts were also well patronised. Tlje North Otago Highland Pipe Band was in _ attendance and rendered several selections during the afternoon, which were much appreciated. Boat races between crews from the Oamaru and Timaru Boating Clubs were also held, and resulted hi the Timam crew winning. The committee in charge of the various arrangements is to be congratulated on its efforts, and especially the secretary (Mr A. Stock) on the manner in which he carried out his duties. The Oamaru Waterside Workers did not have their usual large crowd as in former years, but those who made the trip were loud in their praises of the excellent arrangements that had been made for their enjoyment. The committee appointed had an excellent sports’ programme arranged, and young and old were well provided for. The following were the officials;—President, Mr T, Jenkin; vice-president, Mr T. Howard; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. Symon; convenor, Mr E. Symon; handicappers and starters —Messrs W. Smylie, J. M'Tntoah, T. Howard; stewards—Messrs J. Harrison, J. Luxon, A. M'Kenzie, G. Bradfield, and P. Shanahan. The following are the results of the principal events: — Boys’ Race, six to 10 years—D, Mills 1, V, Bain 2, T. Foddle 3. Girls’ Race, six to 10 years.—D. Munro 1, J. Goulding 2, E. Jenkin 3. Children under six years.—L. Goulding 1. J. Dumbleton 2. Girls’ Race. 10 to 15 years.—O. Edwards 1, V. MKiadry 2, P. Jenkin 3. Boys’ Race, 10 to 16 years.A. Gouldmg 1, J. Harrison 2, L. Goulding 3. Young Ladies’, Race.—N. Howard 1, E. Symon 2. K. Harrison 3. Youths’ Race.—R, M'Kindry 1, B. Irvine 2, R. Luxon 3. Married Ladies' Race. —Mrs Mills 1, Mrs Harrison 2, Mrs M'Kay 3. Waterside Handicap, 100 yards.—Joe Harrison 1, W. Smylie 2, Ivan Bain 3. Waterside with largest family.—W. Goulding 1, J. Foddie 2, J. M'Kay 3. Boys’ Three-legged Race.—J. Tisdall and D. Brown 1, J. Duncan and J. Harrison 2, J. Cooney and A. Goulding 3. Girls’ Three-legged Race. —E. Symon and R. Watson 1, N. and M. M'Kindry 2. Men’s Race.—J. Luxon 1, W. Smylie 2, B. Symon 3. Stepping Competition, for married ladies.—Mrs J. M'Kay, 66ft lin, 1; Mrs Jenkin 2; Miss T. Howard 3. Committeemen’s Race. —P. Shanahan 1, C. Symon 2, Tom Howard 3. Best Baby.—Mrs Ivau Bain’s and Mrs J. M'Kay’s (equal) 1. PERSONAL. Queen’s Hotel. —Mr A. H. Tomlinson, Mr A. W. Strong (Wellington), Mr R. G. Hudson, Mrs A. Fox, Mr and Mrs J. Goldstene, Mrs Barnett, Mr A. Miller (Dunedin), Mr J. S. Woods (Omarama), Mr E. Shirley, Mrs D. M. Shirley, Miss Joan Shirley, Mr K. Shirley (Christchurch). GOLF. The following are the results of a bogey match played on Saturday:— Hopgood 17 (6 down). Rivers 7 (6 down), Kilpatrick 5 (8 down), Walcott 18 (8 down), Pollock 12 (8 down), Frame 11 (9 down), Scott 5 (11 down). BAND RECITAL. At the Oamaru Gardens yesterday afternoon the Oamaru "Municipal Band rendered a delightful programme of music to a large gathering of the public. The programme consisted of the following items: —A Grade contest march, 8.8. and C.F.hymn, “Abide With Me”; B Grade contest selection, “Hamlet”; humoresque, “Sliding Thro’ the Rye fantasia, “Gipsy’s Warning”; descriptive piece, “A Sunday Parade”; trombone solo, “The Jigshaw”; B Grade contest march, “The Flying Squad,” CRICKET. DUNBACK v. PALMERSTON. The Dunback cricket team journeyed to Palmerston last Saturday to. play Palmerston for the Teachers’ Cup. Dunback, batting first, compiled 84 runs. G. Glover (27) and E. J. Glover (22) batted well for Dunback, while F, Deem (0 not out) played a good innings. M. Gordon, bowling for Palmerston, took three for 28, Wills one for 19, Aitcheson one for 5, Osborne one for 6, Kerse two for 11, and Parkill one for 1. Palmerston replied with 34 runs. The only doublefigure scorer being A. Parkhill, who hit up a bright 22, W. Glover (five for 38), M'Neill (seven for 29), H. Glover (three for 14), T. Frater (one for 3) bowled well. Palmerston, in their second innings, scored 88 (M. Gordon 35, Diack 12, W. Quinn 17 not out).