PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21542, 14 January 1932, Page 11

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

and A. Mimro; honorary secretary, Air J. A Galloway; honorary treasurer, Air J. A Mills; committee—Alessrs Easton, APGrath, L. Voice, Keown, Mitchell, Cleverley, Gallagher, J. Wilson, G. M’Leod, Rawson, Shannahan, APDougall, Smart, and Madden; honorary auditor, Air G. M’Leod; trustees, Alessrs J. R. Sewell and J. Genge. A vote of thanks to the press and to the Oamaru Municipal Band for its services during the past season was unanimously carried. The committee’s report on the club s activities during the past season was received, and initial preparations for the forthcoming Easter meeting were made. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel. —Aliss V. M. Jones, Aliss E. Bradley, Air C. Bezar (Christchurch), Air C. J. Pngsley, Air and Airs J. Fraser, Air W. J. White, Air C. Graham (Dunedin), Airs A. E. Smythe, Alaster J. Smythe (Oamaru). ' Tew Club Hotel.—Aliss E. Donnavou, Aliss R. Donnavou (Invercargill), Air W. Wilhelmson (Dunedin), Air H. Welton, Mr J. Bell (Wellington), Air W. R. Harris (Timaru), Air H. Farmer (New Plymouth). Mr R. G. Radcliffe (Auckland), .

NORTH OTAGO.

MAJESTIC PICTURES Thomas Aleighan returns triumphant.to the screen in “Young Sinners, a tor production. It is a stirring comedy drama that enjoyed tremendous success on tue ■tage and is the story of a rebellious modern youth ingeniously brought hack to a sane way of life by a rugged trainer. Meighan enacts the role of the _ bardboiled ” physical cultunst and gives a splendid performance. He was particularly effective in his various physical encounters with the • untamable youth, Hardie Albright, a recent recruit from the stage, invests the role of the young man with unusual charm and the buoyant gpirit of youth, while Dorothy Jordan, as the incorrigible and pert young temptress, is entrancing. It will be shown, to-night and Friday, with gazette and the. comedy, u Hail the Princess. 9 EVENING SPORTS MEETING The following are the handicaps for the sports to be held by the Oamaru Athletic and Cycling Club this evening.

RUNNING. 220 Yards Free scr J. G, Newlands 4yds, L. Webb 7, J. FaUoon BF. Maynard 11, R. Gerne Connors 12, D. Wilson 13. L. Parks, J. W. Wools 15. T. Seivers. A. G. Jones, G. Elliott. T. Steele, J. May. J. Miles. T. Taylor, D. Ledingham, C. Diver. T. Dwyer 16. 440 Yards Hurdles Handicap. J. GNewlands 30yds behind. G.EHiott. A.G. Jones. T. Taylor, D. Ledingham, C. Diver, J Miles. J. Aiteheson, A. W. Budd. R. Brown T. L. Isitt. B. Smart, K. Wilson scr, L. Parks syds, R. Go rr >® Mavnard, J. W. Woods 10, L. Webb 13, J. Falloon, J. May 15, T. Connors 20, D. W BBo\?r<h Sl H.™“'.p,~J. May sjr, B. Wifi St.| ™ J W Wo^da 30 W. Diver 35. J. Miles, i. lay lor, Budd, A. W. Budd. J. R- Hall, L. Ludeman, K. Wilson 50, T. Connors, T. Sm vers J. Aiteheson T Butcher J. -W. Cook, T. L. Isitt. J. Jardme, B. Smart 6 °‘ . HARRIERS’ EVENTS. 440 Yards Handicap.—L, Smith scr. N. Carson 4yds. R. F. Familton. T. G. Ken nedv 5 J. Crawford 6, C. Sims 10. W. Lavender 20, J. H. Cameron 30, M. Ross. Yards Handicap.—C. Sims scr, N. Carson, J. Crawford 10yds, W. Lavender I 1! R F Familton 20, G. Miller 25, H. Slater 35, O. Evans 50, S. Miller, M. Ross 70.

‘ HOMING PIGEON CLUB The following are the results of three races held recently by the Oamaru Homing Pigeon Club: — - , , Gisborne.—A. .H. Rudduck s Spartan, 868 yards per minute, 1; Vernor and Forreeter’s Jock o’ Hazeldean. 903 2, J. Aleikle’s Ravena, 951, 3; J. Meikle s Goodbye. 951, 4; S. Browne’s Albert S., 870, S; J. Meikle’s Call In, 6. Winning time, 17hr 45min. Also flew: D. Sparks Webb Bros., L. Webb, R. Brooker. . The birds were liberated at 5 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, and the first four birds were timed in about 6.40 a.m. on the Sunday. The fifth bird tuned nr 2* hours later, with the sixth bird in on the Monday. This is an average velocity of 33 miles per hour. . , , „ East Cape (660 miles, 11 birds from five lofts).—A. H. Rudduck’s Sparton, 1320 yards per minute, 1; S. Brownes Albert g 1261, 2; S. Browne’s Durham Boy, 1203 3; Vernor and Forrester’s Jock o Hazeldean,. 1192, 4; S. Brownes Red Star, 5; S. Brownes Glad Eye, 6; J. Meikle’s Ravena, 7; J. Aleikles Goodbye, 8 Winning time, 14hr. 45mm. Also flew: D. Sparks. The birds were liberated by Captain Bates of the Richardson Shipping Company at sea off East Gape at 7 o’clock on Sunday morning. ihe first bird arrived at 5.20 a.m. on Mon-

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day, completing the distance in 14hr 45min flying time. The second bird arrived 30 minutes later, with the next two birds 50 minutes later still. The next two places were filled op the afternoon of the same day, with the last two places on Tuesday. The winning velocity was 45 miles per hour; Auckland (607 miles, nine birds from five lofts).—S. Browne’s Carry On, 515 yards per minute, 1; J. Meikle s White Hope, 514.7. 2; S. Browne’s Durham Boy, 430.8 3; Vernor and Forresters Butcher’s Hook, 304.9, 4. Winning time, 34hr 35min 31sec. Also flew A. H. Rudduck and C. Butcher. The birds were liberated at noon on Friday. Im.first two birds arrived at 1.35 p.m. on Sunday. This is the Oamaru Club s first fly from. Auckland, and the results were considered very good. Three birds homed on the third day, with the fourth on Monday.

CRICKET NOTES The cricket competitions were resumed last Saturday, when School, on account of vacation, defaulted to Oamaru, and Albion men Union. At the drawing of stumps on the first day’s play, Albion was in a good position. The wicket was soft after the recent rains, and the long grass in the outfield made scoring slow. Sampson, one of the opening batsmen for Albion, batted solidly for two hours for a meagre total of 19 runs. . Like others be found difficulty in forcing the ball away, and it was not until late in his strike that he notched a couple of boundaries off loose balls, enabling him to reach double figures. Davey followed his usual practice of going for the bowling, and scored his 20 runs quickly, while Geddes was batting well until he hooked a ball to leg, where M'Donald took a fine catch. Palmer showed good defence and scored off loose balls, and was undefeated with 15 runs when the innings closed for 122 runs. Maddigan wa s Unions best bowler, keeping a good length and -turning a little both ways. Union started disastrously, Borrows chopping Davey s first ball into his wicket. Brown, however, batted patiently, making good shots ail round the wicket until he stepped in front of a full toss. J. Robertson also batted well, but like Brown, found it difficult to force the pace, and eventually Howie got a straight one past him. M’Beath, aided by a couple of full tosses, which he promptly lifted to the boundary, reached double figures, but the rest or the batsmen failed to get going. Union found the bowling of Davey and Howie too good, and at stumps were 46 runs behind with one wicket in hand. Davey secured the best average for Albion, bowling faster than usual, putting down on breaks most of the time, with an occasional turn from the leg. The change of break secured three victims. Howie was likewise in good ‘form, bowling 13 overs, seven maidens, for 26 runs, two wickets. The Albion fielding was excellent, nothing being allowed past, while Palmer was in good form behind the wickets, taking two g:od catches. The Union B-Albion junior match , provided an exciting finish. Four runs were wanted when the last Union man went to the wickets. Two runs were Scored, but though the batsmen played out four overs, they were unable to score, and a catch, eagerly snapped up, dismissed the side with two runs short. CYCLING TOUR Several boys of the Waitaki High School, who left Oamaru on December 29 on bicycles for the Franz Joseph Glacier, have arrived at their destination. They intend making the return journey by way of the Hermitage, thus completing a distance of 1000 miles. They met at Waiho a well-known alpinist in the person of Mr Peter Graham. COLLECTING BIRDS’ EGGS Since the season began in the middle of October 39,000 birds’ eggs have been delivered at the Waitaki County Council, arid £29 3s lOd has been paid out. In addition to these, numbers of eggs have been forwarded to councillors in the various ridings. LOYAL STAR LODGE

N.G. Sis. Pinder presided over a wellattended meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge. Visitors were present from the Loyal Oainaru and Loyal Milton Lodges. An invitation was received from the Loyal Alfred Lodge to attend a social evening. One candidate was proposed for membership. OBITUARY The death occurred at Wellington yesterday morning of Mr Samuel Couper at the age of 47 years. Mr Couper was a native of Oamaru, and was the youngest son of the late Mr William Couper, and brother of Mr William Couper, of Itchen street, Oamaru. When a boy he left Oamaru with his parents for Wellington, and, after leaving school, he entered the grocery trade, and later joined the Post and Telegraph Department. He served ■with the Seventh Contingent in the Boer War, and also saw service in the Great War. Mr Couper had often _ visited Oamaru, and had made many friends in the town and district, who feel much sympathy for his widow and two chili dren, and his brothers. IRRIGATION FOR NORTH OTAGO Following on the visit of Mr T. M. .Ball (district engineer, Dunedin) to the Steward settlement in connection with the possibilities of irrigation in the valley, the question has exercised the minds of many public men. and has been formally discussed at meetings of local bodies with a view to bringing forward a comprehensive scheme that would not only be of great benefit to farmers, but would also provide work for a considerable number of the unemployed. Cr Colquhoun has recently returned from Central Otago, and has been greatly impressed with the possibilities of irrigation, and with a view to furthering such a project in this district. will move, at the Borough Council meeting to-night, that a representative of the Oamaru Borough Council. Waitaki County Council, Oamaru Harbour Board, Waitaki Hospital Board, Oamaru Chamber of Commerce, North Otago Fanners’ Union, local Lffiemployment Committee, and other representative bodies, should be set up to consider the advisability of extending and improving all existing water races for stock watering and irrigation, and the construction of further water races where such are considered desirable; and that following the deliberations of the committee, the Government be asked to send an official to survey the district and report on the possibility of utilising water from the Waita'ki dam for the purposes of irrigation. COURSING The third annual meeting of the North Otago Coursing Club was held in the Coquet Street Hall last evening, Mr Janies Fraser (president) presiding over a large and enthusiastic attendance of members and supporters. In moving the adoption of the balance sheet, Mr Fraser complimented the club upon the satisfactory condition of its affairs despite adverse conditions and severe financial setbacks at the commencement of last season. Twenty new members were elected. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr J R. gewell; president, Mr James Fraser; vice-presidents—Messrs Allen, Crombie, Smillie, 0. Wise, Rogal, Hendren, Gillespie, S. Lee, A. Gardiner, B. Gardiner, G. Honey, Middleditch, A. Foster, G. Livingstone, W. Walker, J. S. Woods,

f. CYCLING. HalfOne Two, mile. mile. miles. V. Poole ... EC>scr per K. Mather .. 25 40 65 75 95 100 G. Shalders .. 25 50 K. Sparks .. E. G. Wilson .. 35 40 65 70 A. Wilson • • 45 80 105 H. Slater 40 80 105 G. Elliott . W. E. Dickson 35 45 . 90 no no 130 R. Barnes .. 45 115 135 T. Church .. 55 115 150 G. Weller 85 160 — B. Hoad .. .. 85 160 250 M. Mulhern . . 40 105 150