PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21531, 31 December 1931, Page 11

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(Fbok Our Special

BOWLING

The following are further results of the Phoenix Club competitions: — Champion Singles.—J. H. Grenfell 26, Bimkin 16; J. Mitchell 18, Crisp 14; Dunbar 19, Grant 16; Calder 20, 1). H. Reid 15 - , * , Champion 1 Pairs. —Forrest and Foster 22, Pollock and Joe Reid 14. Club Pairs.—Murray and Young 29, lx. Familton and D. H; Reid 13. CONVICTED OF DRUNKENNESS A first offender was convicted of drunkenness and discharged at a, sitting of the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr J. Gerrie, J.P. PARACHUTE DESCENTS This afternoon at Major Orbell’s paddock at 3 o’clock and 4 o’clock Pilot Officer J. S. Fraser -will make two parachute jumps from an aeroplane piloted by Captain White, of the New Zealand Airways. The ■ descents will be of the delayed type, and spectators are assured of a thrilling exhibition of _ dare-devil aeronautics. The visit of Pilot Officer “ Scotty ” Fraser will recall to the minds of the people of Oamaru the sad fatality

■which occurred here earlier in the year, when Lieutenant Haakon Qvilier lost his life in a delayed descent through hia parachute failing to open. Such a happening is extremely rare, and the sad fate which Mr Qvilier met does not fall to the lot of many parachutists. Pilot Officer Fraser’s descent at Oamaru will mark his thirteenth leap, and he is experienced m all matters appertaining to the calling. He will Use a type of parachute akin to the Irvin service type, but' which has a slower descent by four feet per second. The service type comes down at 16 feet per second, hut his ’chute will drop at 12 feet per second. The slower speed makes the jump easier. During the afternoon Pilot Officer Fraser will give, a ground demonstration with the parachute used by the late Lieutenant Haakon Qvilier, and-will answer questions regarding parachutes. IMPOSING DELPHINIUMS Following on his success at the North Otago Horticultural Society’s summer show, Mr J. Kearns has an exceptionally fine display of delphiniums at his residence, Eden street, Oamaru, at the present time. For the past fortnight these aristocrats of the flower garden have been raising their lofty heads in increasing numbers, until they have Contrived to form a massive and arresting display that has been much admired by passers-by. The collection includes all _ the latest varieties, and the giant spikes, up to three feet in length, are covered with semi-double flowers that range in colour from the blackest indigo to the palest blue. It is worthy of mention that Mr Kearns raised the collection from his own seed. CALEDONIAN SPORTS HANDICAPS The following are additional handicaps for the sports to-morrow: —130 Yards: A. Grant Siyds, Webb, SieVers. W. Grant lOJyds. ___ ’ . 220 Yards: Webb. Sxevers, W. Grant 15yds.

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NORTH OTAGO.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

PERSONAL Advice has been received in Oamaru of the death at Feilding of Mr George Waymouth, who was accountant at the Oamaru branch of the Bank of New Zealand for some years. Mr Waymouth married a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Sumpter, of Oakleigh. ihe deceased gentleman was a very fine singer; Queen’s Hotel. —Miss C. Langmore (Wellington), Miss J. S. Dawe (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. Faulkner, Miss Faulkner, Miss Dowling, -Mr Dowling (Greymouth), Miss Pearson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs P- A. Anderson, Miss Anderson, Masters Anderson (2) (Invercargill). New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs T. M. Hunter, Mr J. L. Gander (Auckland), Mr Lee Bennett (Wellington), Mr A. Lyon (Timaru), Mr P. Holland (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs C. W. Treeby (Invercargill). , _ Mr G. A. Pollock will leave Oamaru to-day by the first express to take up his residence in the Nelson district. Mr Pollock has made many friends in Oamaru. He has always taken a very keen interest in the welfare of the Oamaru Savage Club, and he will be greatly missed at the club’s koreros by his fellow Savages. NEW YEAR’S DAY SPORTS Arrangements are now well in hand for the annual sports gathering to be held to-morrow at the Showgrounds by the North Otago Caledonian Society, and indications point to a very successful day’s outing that should appeal to supporters of athletics. Excellent entries have been received for the running events, the competitors including the pick of the local runners, and such a noted sprinter as Shields (Christchurch), and long distance runner as Oliver (Edievnle). The fields for the three cycling events are all well filled, and this branch of sport, which is always a popular one with spectators, is sure to provide exciting finishes. Piping and dancing are always attractive to the general public, and the North Otago Highland Pipe Band will be in attendance at the sports. It is confidently anticipated that there will be good support received from the country people, as is usually the case, and it is expected that the townspeople will attend this time-honoured gathering in greater numbers than had been noticed .during the past few years. WAITAKI RIVER The waters near the mouth of the Waitaki River are much clearer and again fishahle. It is anticipated that in a few days’ time the whole of the river will be in a much better condition and good sport should be obtainable over the New Year holidays. MAJESTIC PICTURES Due to her magnificent performance as the feminine lead in “ Body and Soul, ’ her American screen debate opposite Charles Farrell, Elissa Landi, vivid, glamorous, charming star of the European kinema and stage, won the coveted honour of being starred by Fox Films. “ Always Goodbye,” gripping drama of romance and suspense, is Miss Landi’s initial starring assignment. The picture will be the attraction at the Majestic Theatre to-night and Friday. Lewis Stone _ and Paul Cavanagh will be seen in chief support, while 'John Garrick, Lumsden Hare, film notables, are likewise featured. The story revolves around the stealing of a diamond, and has many thrilling sequences, especially when Scotland Yard is called upon to clear up matters.