PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21409, 10 August 1931, Page 10

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

NORTH OTAGO.

(Feom Oca Special

'.] THE REFORM PARTY The nomination of Mr J. C. Kirkness, to be submitted to a meeting to select the Reform "Party's candidate for the Oamaru seat, has been received by the executive. Mr Milligan’s nomination will be handed, 1 in to-day. OVERSEAS SHIPPING The Matakana was scheduled to sail from New Plymouth at noon on Saturday, and to arrive this morning at Oamaru, where she is to load 32,000 freight carcasses of mutton, 400 bales of wool, and 40 casks of tallow for Home ports. OAMARU HARRIERS A very enjoyable outing was experienced by the members of the Oamaru Harrier Club on Saturday afternoon, when the three-mile course set for the cham- ✓ pionship to be run next Saturday was foli lowed. The course commences at the South African Monument, up Thames street to Kibble street, Reed street, Derwent street extension, returning via Sumpter’s Gully to, Ederi:;street;;,.Reed street, to Familton’s. The run on Saturday last was the same except for a deviation past the’ old mill and down Chelm’ers street through the gardens, and in the run home the £ lacings w-ere as follow:—Familtou 1, lavender 2, Cameron 3, Evans 4, Ross 5. GOLF The first qualifying round of the Championship was played on Friday, the. results of which will. be reported with . the second qualifying round next week. The 'second qualifying round of the Men’s Championship was played on Saturday, and resulted as follows:—A. Fowler 84, L.-'Bumpter 85, M'Beath 86, Kilpatrick 87, Scott 88, Rivers 88, Marshall 89, R. K, Fowler .89, Mathieson 89, Kinder 89, Holmes 90, Ewart 91, Guthbertson 92, K. Sumpter 93, E. Wright 93, M'Donald 94. Donaldson 95, Ki Familton 95, Nichols 95) T. Wright 96. . This leaves the following 16 players to qualify for the final;, •L. Sumpter 167, M'Beath 169, Marshall 173, A. . Fowler 173, ,Kilpatrick 174, Mathieson 176; Scott 176, Holmes 177. Rivers 178, Guthbertson 179, R. K. Fowler 180, Donaldson 182, K. Familton 184, Mnlligan 185, L. Wright 186. The draw is as follows:—L/ Sumpter v.- MulliganHolmes .Vi Rivers, A. Fowler v. Donaldson, Kilpatrick v. K. Sumpter, Marshall v. K. Familton, Mathieson v. R. K. Fowler, Scott v. Guthbertson. M'Beath v. L. Wright. ... f The B and C Grade Bogey Match resulted in a draw'-between Widdowson and Bailey, 4 down,' followed by Smith, 6, down. ; . i.'’v'' • ■ V ; ’v V YOUNG PEOPLE’S SOCIETY., A very , enjoyable games evening was held at the usual fortnightly meeting of the St. Paul’s , Young People’s, Society on Saturday evening. The junior young women were again victorious in ■ the competition for the evening. , Novelty games f euch .OB\ u stepping stones,” balloon voyage,” “ pin finding,” and “ putting the shot”-were indulged in, and enjoyed by those present. Miss C. Stringer’s team was successful in wininng the competitions. /’ J ■ 7" ' ’ MEN’S HQCKEY The Gamaru v. Colts match played at King George’s Park on Saturday provided same good hockey,, abort passing being a feature of thegaraeyFrom the initial bully Oamaru attacked and carried play to the Colts’ • twenty-five. Blair centred well, but the Oamaru forwards missed badly. Blair again : took the ball upfield, and centred to Bfeswick; who shot a nice goal from a handy position. Brown ntade a good attempt to save. —Oamaru 1. Colts nil. Up and : down play_ followed from which .Oamaru had a slight advantage. Taylor made a good effort and broke his. wav 'through to score Oaraaru’s second; goal.-—Oamaru 2, Colts nil. Colts nowlivened up and the forwards put in some fine work, Moore being prominent. For 'V .an infringement in the circle by Tonkin, Senior shot a good goal from the resulting corner. Half time then sounded with the scores: Oamaru ,2, Colts 1. On resumption a free hit to Colts saw them in the Oamaru circle, but Tonkin cleared to halfway. After a nice passing rush Teddy centred and Clarke just touched the 1 ball, which beat the full-back and goalie. Colts 2, Oamaru 2. Colts again attacked strongly, but several injuries to players held up the game for a time. Tonkin was called upon to save in quick succession, and with a well placed shot put Oamaru in an attacking position. Soon after Taylor just missed with a good shot. Interesting play followed, but neither team could gain the advantage, and the game ' ended Oamatu 2; Colts 2. Messrs A. Kay and N. Tinder controlled the game. NOTES ON THE PLAYERS. Beswick, Willett, Taylor, and Blair plaved good hockey for Oamaru; but Brown, who was a tower of strength to the opposing side, broke up many or their movements. M'Gillivray played his usual sound game, while Tonkin gave his team plenty of chances, but the players did not make the most of their opportunities. L. ’Blair, as goalie, effected some good saves. Senior, Teddy, and Moore were the pick of the Colts’ forwards, while Clarke qiq not play with his usual dash. Arnott and Brown played good games, and were tlie mainstay of the Colts’ team.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

CoaaESPONDENX.J MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club: — H. Jackson 79, W. M'Culloch 79, C. Fleming 79, R. Cochrane 77. C. Dugdale 77, B. Duff 77, T. Fleming 77, N. Fleming 77, A. M'Culloch 77, J. Purdie 77, J. Brown 76, D. Brown 76, D. Cochrane 76, J. Hollamby, jun., 76, D. M'Culloch 76, J. M'Cul lock 76, T. Maiharoa 76, G. Wilson 76, W Devlin 75, B. Stanger 75, A. Flanagan 75, William Devlin-; 74,- A. Kilworth 74, D. M'Naughton 74, D. M'Lean 74, J. Paul 74, N. Andrews 73, W. Berry 73, B. Chapman 73, B. Doig 73.- R. Grant 73, D. Nimmo 73, J. Hollamby, sen., 72, T. Nimmo 72, R. Searle 71, T. Devlin 70, V. Niven 70. PERSONAL At a meeting of, the North Otago Golf Club, Mr H. P. S. Familton was appointed acting-secretary during the indisposition of Mr Humphries. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr Humphries in his illness. ' ‘ . The many friends of Mr J. R. Sewell, who has been seriously ill, will be pleased to. learn, that he is now making satisfactory progress towards recovery. ■ Mr C. W. Kent, who has been absent from the town hall oh sick leave, has made a good recovery, and will resume his duties as town clerk this morning. Queen’s Hotel. —Mr W. Williams, Mr N Henderson. Mr F. W. Pollock (Auckland), Mr T. Robertson (Wellington), Mr B. E. Druid, Mr S. Harris (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. S. Woods (Omarama), Mr and Mrs O. M. Smith, Masters J D- and N. Smith, Mr L. Kay (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs J, Robertson, Mr A. Fuchs, Mr F. H. M'Auley (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs R. Thomas (Wellington), Mr S. Clark (Auckland), Mr Bergball (Waitaki Hydro), Mr Gilkinson (Invercargill), j - n RUGBY FOOTBALL The results of Saturday’s games have placed Hydro in an unassailable position as winners- of the Citizens’ Shield, but in making a draw between Old Boys and Maheno the position of runner-up to play for the Mollison Cup remains ak before between these two teaips. With only one win to its credit throughout the season. Excelsior nevertheless .succeeded in holding Hydro down to a five points’ lead. When the first spell had passed without score the game on No. 2 ground attracted as much attention as the Oval game, but the standard of play was very disappointing. the winners of the competition failing to produce the bright scoring movements that have previously characterised their play. The • Maheno-Old Boys match produced the only; draw of the season in the senior , grade, and, though Maheno had the better of the exchanges, Old Boys showed better defensive work than usual. MAHENO v. OLD BOYS.

There Was a complete absence of sun, and only a slight breeze at the Show Grounds,'and the game on the Oval was fast and open and productive of some exciting exchanges. Maheno adopted aggressive tactics from the outset, and Old Boys were forced shortly after the kick, .off. Passing by the Red backs to Taylor let the Greens in, but Gaffaney saved with a punt to touch. Johnston made a good attempt to kick a goal hpm a penalty well out, but passing by the R- is returned play to midfield. The Grsen backs swung into action, and Diver accepted a long pass; shook off a couple of tackles, and sent infield to Clark, and a score looked likely when offside brought relief to Old Boys. The Greens continued to attack strongly, and Johnston missed an easy chance . from a penalty. The Greens maintained their aggressive tactics, but failed to put the finishing \touches to their onslaughts,' and R. Cameron opened Old Boys’ account by breaking clean away with the ball at his toe, snapping it up.as .the bounce favoured him* and diving oyer in the corner. ' Gaffaney missed with the kick. Old Boys 3, Maheno nil. .Clark smothered the return from the kick-off,' and the Greens again attacked strongly. ' A penalty brought relief to the Reds, but the van broke away in a resolute charge; smashing through the opposition to take the ball over the line, where Loder was handy to touch down and equalise, as Johnston missed with the kick. Old Boys 3 points, Maheno 3 points. The Maheno pack secured from the majority of the scrums, and the backs swung repeatedly into action, but the passing lacked crispness, and though Diver made resolute dashes down the line, his progress was effectually barred. Cameron and Yeitch returned play to neutral territory, and a Red passing rush looked dangerous when Robertson knocked on. The Reds were penalised when prospects again looked bright, and Gaffaney marked in front of a hot attack, but his kick at goal fell short. The Reds again charged through in resolute fashion, and though penalised for illegal tactics on a couple of occasions, were at length rewarded by Webb pressing home a passing rush by racing over in the corner,, and coming round to touch down near the posts. M'Donald missed an easy chance to convert. Old Boys 6 points, Maheno 3 points. On changing over, Yeitch and Familton carried play to the Maheno end, where a valiant struggle between the opposing packmen was staged. The Greens at length broke through the opposition, but Taylor was safe. From a penalty A. Newlands failed with a kick, and the Greens stormed their opponents’ line, offside in the goalmouth enabling Lawrence to kick a goal and equalise. Old Boys 6 points, Maheno 6 points. The Reds made desperate efforts to gain the ascendancy, and Johnston was unable to clear, his kick rebounding over the line for a force. Gaffaney essayed an ambitious kick at goal from a penalty near the halfway, line, but the ball fell short. Old Boys continued to have the better of the game territorially for a spell, but the Green ■ packmen put a different complexion on the game by making repeated incursions to Red ground, Taylor getting through a lot of work in splendid fashion. Lawrence had a pot at goal, but the ball hit an upright and bounced back into play, and exciting play followed as Clark and G. Newlands attempted to smash their way over the line. M'Donald cleared, and the bounce beat Johnston for a scrum near the line.’ Gaffaney twice cut. round the scrum, but was pulled down a yard short of his objective, and the Greens saved by forcing. Amid excitement, the Maheno backs were set moving repeatedly, but no ground was gained, as the Old Boys came up smartly and tackled resolutely. Diver, in particular, was given no” latitude. Despite many attempts to pull the game out of the fire, the Red defence remained unshaken, and time was called without alteration to the score. Mr R. J. Hinkley was the referee. HYDRO v. EXCELSIOR.

Fielding a team a long way below its usual strength, Hydro just managed to defeat Excelsior by 5 points to nil. The game, which was played on No. 2 ground, did not provide the high standard of Rugby anticipated from the championship victors, and it was mainly a battle of the forwards throughout. Hydro opened proceedings at a brisk pace, and looked lik' 1 running up a big tally, as Excelsior was compelled to force six times within the first 1C minutes. The visiting packmen were infusing plenty of dash into their play, but this was offset by a penchant to kick too hard when near the line, which, incidentally, robbed the visitors of numerous tries. Stichman got T,is line moving, and several times the, passing stopped at Grainger, the centre either going too far and being tackled in possession, or handing on when the wings were in an impossible position. Excelsior gradually improved its game, the backs adopted the short line with telling effect, while the forwards bunched better and held their own except in the loose and line outs. Fine defensive

work by Harle and Davey enabled Excelsior to clear its quarters when the White rearguard threatened danger, and although Hydro had much the better of the game territorially, an uninspiring and scoreless first half ended with the packs battling at midfield. On changing over, the country team set about placing the issue beyond doubt, and its task appeared easy ' when Walker finished off a fine forward rush by going over for a good try, which Trevathan converted. Hydro 5 points. Excelsior nil. Hydro kept up the pressure, and shortly after Lindsay narrowly missed scoring when he dived into a mass of defenders. This brief spell of combined work by Hydro was again offset by a recovery on the part of the Blue forwards, among whom M Ivor, Jacobs, and F. Groeott were conspicuous. The Excelsior backs stood in close and defended resolutely, and for practically the remainder of the spell were able to impose their own game on their speedier opponents. Usually a dangerous man on attack, Trevathan, with his scope of movement cramped, fell into the orthodox game, and the passing went across field without gaining material advantage. Neither team appeared capable of adding finish to its movements, so that the exchanges, although decidedly willing, were equally uninteresting. Towards the close Excelsior repeatedly threatened danger with sweeping forward'Tushes, which infringements continued to cheek. Harle just missed the uprights from a penalty, and a hard but disappointing game ended.—Hydro 5 points, Excelsior nil. Mr H. Cross was the referee. JUNIORS. Athletic 6 drew with Old Boys 6. Maheno 29 beat Excelsior 6. THIRD GRADE. St. Kevin’s 9 beat Athletic nil. INTER-SCHOOL FOOTBALL. The Waitaki and Timaru Boys’ High Schools played their annual fixtures at Frase r Park, Timaru. on Saturday, under ideal weather conditions. There was an absence of sun and wind, but the ground was very hard, Waitaki winning the first ■fifteens!’ game by 14—3, while the seconds played a draw, 11 all. Both, games were fast and productive of clean spirited Rugby. The first fifteens taking the field were as follow: — , „ Timaru (White). —Taylor (10.0), Ryan (12.9) Hall (10.11), Thomson (10.8), Vucetich (10.12), Manning (10.7), Rollinson (10.5), Wade (11.11). Blue (11.10). Aiken (12.12), Green (13.0), Copland (11.10) Rasmussen (13.3), Milne (11.7), Sievwright (11.2). Waitaki (Black).—Burt (10.0), Milner (12.0) Dick (11.0), Hislop (10.12), Collins (9.7), Gillies (11.0), Howden (9.3), Borrie (11.0), Rendle (10.7), Francis (12.2), Smith (12.3), Walker (10.8), Reid (11.0) Laney (11.0), Holt (10.10). The Blacks kicked off, ana with fast play by Milner penetrated to the Timaru line. From a scrum, Howden broke, through to the full-back, but his pass went astray. Laney made a burst up the line, and a score looked imminent, when the Blacks were penalised. Borrie~brt>ught play back to the home twenty-fives, and from a penalty piloted the ball oyer the bar. Waitaki 3, Timaru nil. Dick and then Milner gained ground with good line kicks, and Gillies cut in brilliantly, and was almost over when he was well tackled by Taylor. Vucetich cut in and transferred play to Waitaki territory, but Holt and Gillies carried S play to neutral ground. Wade was caught offside, and Borrie narrowly missed kicking a goal. Manning put in a good run into Black territory. Offside play gave Waitaki relief, but Timaru returned to the attack, and only determined' tackling kept them out. Ryan made, a good effort to cross, and Taylor had an unsuccessful pot at goal, Burt forcing. Borrie led a charge, and Gilli'cs improved the position with a great kick to touch. ' He then raced down the line, inpassed, to Borrie, to Walker, to Laney, who bustled his way over for a good try. Borrie failed to add the extra points. * Waitaki 6, Timaru nil. Waitaki returned to the attack, and Gillies and Howden were associated in a nice passing rush. The White van, however, made a resolute charge to the other end, and from a scrum the ball travelled out to Thomson, who dived oyer in the corner. Blue missed with\the kick, and half time came with the scoye:—Waitaki 6, Timaru 3.

The Whites became aggressive on resuming, but Burt saved well, and Howden, with kicks to touch, returned 1 play to'midfield. Taylor was not found wanting in staving off a charge by the Black van, and the Whites rallied to the other end, where good defensive work was shown by Dick and Smith. Howden worked the blind side, and Hislop carried on to the Whites’ twenty-five. Despite a concession of seven stone in the scrum, the Blacks won the majority of the scrums, and from a scrum 20 yards from the Timaru line Howden sent out a long pass to Dick, who sold a dummy successfully and went over for a good try. Borrie missed with the kick. Waitaki 9, Timaru 3. Manning gained ground for the Whites, but Hislop cleared in face of a hot attack. From a penalty in favour of the Whites, Gillies was- caught in possession, and Blue led a charge to the visitors’ line. Howden and then Borrie brought relief, and Gillies found touch near the corner, where Laney made a valiant effort to cross. Howden set his backs moving from a scrum, Gillies sending on to Collins, to Dick, who dashed over in a handy position. Borrie adding the major points, Waitaki 14, Timaru 3. Up and down play followed for the remainder of the spell, and no side came without alteration to the score. Mr Rowlands was the referee.

The game between the second fifteens was always interesting, good attacking movements taking place in rapid succession. The Timaru boys were heavier and faster, and were a trifle unlucky not to win. For Timaru, Sheehan and Fleming scored tries, M'Dougall converting one and kicking a penalty goal. For Waftaki, M'Kendry, Perkins, and Reilly scored tries, Wood converting one. The final score was—Waitaki 11 points, Timaru 11 points. Mr A. E. Stephens was the referee.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S DANCE

The weekly dances held by the North Otago Scottish Society still maintain thenpopularity, and on Saturday evening a large gathering of patrons was again present. The floor is now in perfect condition for dancing, and a very enjoyable time was spent by those present. Mrs Sherwin’s orchestra was again heard to perfection, while the duties of M.C. were - carried out by. Messrs Craig and Miller, BASKET BALL V-r- —.mi The annual basket ball matches played . between the Waitaki and Wamiate Girls High Schools were played in unfavourable weather conditions, which made passing and goal throwing very difficult. Both the Waitaki A and B teams secured wins, being superior to the visitors in all departments of the game. Miss Lindsay was referee for the A match, and Miss Borne (Waimate) for the B match.