NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21599, 21 March 1932, Page 10

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MILLS SHIELD The final match in the Mills Shield competition was played on Saturday, Meadowbank winning the shield from the holders, Phoenix. Phoenix played four sections against Meadowbank, winning three, and one section against Pukeuri, which it won. thereby winning four of the five sections, but requiring to win the whole _ five sections to retain the shield. Details of the play are as follow (Phoenix names mentioned first): — PHCENIX v. MEADOWBANK. At Phoenix. —Section 1: J. H. Grenfell, Chase, Forrest, Grant 22 v. Cartwright, Mullin, Denholm, Donald 12; J. Mitchell. Cosgrifi Young, Calder 26 v. Robertson, H. Taylor, E. Taylor, Mollison 14. Phoenix 48, Meadowbank 26. Section 2: Tipnock, Brenmer, Foster, G. Mitchell 27 v. Hartlev, Fischer, Macrae, Martin 15; H. 1. Familton. Treseder, H. L. Fannlton, Slater 11 v. Archibald, Clark, Hart, Smith 16. Phoenix 38, Meadowbank 31. . At Meadowbank. —Section 3: Craig, James, Panckhurst, Humphries 17 y. M'Kay, Andrew, Chappell, Blacklock U, Thomson. Simkin, Crisp, Joe Reid "G y. Carson, Skirving, Crichton, Berry 21. Phoenix 43, Meadowbank 40. Section 4. D. H. Reid, Fowler, Dunbar, E. Grentell 18 v. Brown, Cunningham, Mitchell. Bee 19; Armstrong, Wilson, Pollock, Adams 17 v. Kent, Calolow, Selfe, Campbell 21. Phoenix 35, Meadowbank 40.

PHCENIX v. PUKEURI.

4t Phoenix. —Section 5: C. Robertson, Roll, Kear, Aikeuhead 21 v. Common, Stevenson, Cagney, Clark 14; Brown, M'Pherson, A. G. Robertson, Bastings 19 v B. Easton, Restall. H. Easton, Dumbleton 21. Phomix 40, Pukeuri 35.

SUMMER GOLF The closing day of the summer golf season was held on the Awamoa links on Saturday. The greens were perfect ana the weather conditions were ideal tor the occasion. In his remarks on the excellent season enjoyed by the goiters, tne president (Mr M. S. Holmes) said the season had been a thoroughly successful one, largely due to the good comradeshin of the members. The programme ot play had been varied and interesting, ana the visits to the links of Messrs Ireland and Grave at Waianakarua had been very enjoyable. With the exception of two Saturdays, matches had been played throughout the season, the outstanding performance being a round of 74 in a flag match by G. L. Cuthbertson. The best all-round scores had been made by Stott, and there had been a steady improvement in the play of M Kenzie and Milnes. The members were indebted to Mr M'Beath for the manner in which the greens had been kept, and to Mrs M'Beath for the splendid afternoon teas provided. He thanked members for theirwilling assistance throughout the season, and expressed best wishes for the winter sea-on. and the hope that they would all be back together for the summer golt ot 1932-33. ' Mr G. L. Cuthbertson referred to the splendid services rendered to summer gmi bv Gv president. Mr Holmes, he said, had been untiring in his efforts to make the season a great success, aud members appreciated bis ' work on their belialt. The e views were heartily endorsed by members, and endorsed by acclamation. _ Mr Holmes then presented the trophies won during’ the season-' as follow: Hingar competition for season —1. Bunks 1. K. M'Keuzie and G. Catto (equal) 2; closing day competitions —First Handicap Medal Match, G. Catto 62 16—46 1, RWatson 67—18—49 2; Second Handicap Medal Match, R. Hedges 67—19—48 1, F, S. Milnes 59—10—49 2, after playing off a tie with ‘E. M'Kenzie. Championship, two rounds of medal play over 26 holes. 6. L. Cuthbertson 57—55—112, M. S. Holmes 59—57—116, Rivers 61— 57—118, J. A. R. Scott 59—60—119, E. M'Kenzie 62—58—120, A; M'Beath 62 59 —121, F. S. Milnes 63 —59 —122, J. Kilpatrick 64 —62 —126. SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S DANCE Over 100 couples attended the weekly dance of the North Otago Scottish Society on Saturday evening. The usual varied programme of daiices was thoroughly enjoved by those present. The music supplied by Mrs Sherwine orchestra proved very good, while-Messrs W. Miller and G. C. Craig carried out the duties ot M.C. T,j LAWN TENNIS The final game of the Southern Subassociation’s competition was played between Enfield and Totara at the Enfield courts on Saturday. The home team gained a decisive victory by a margin ot seven sets with one set unfinished, thus winning the Browne Cup for the 1931-32 season.’ . The majority of the games were ■ evenly contested, and 'the match proved a fitting conclusion, to a, very ■ euccesstm season in the country. The captain ot the Totara team (Mr D. Hollow) congratulated Enfield on winning the match and also on attaining the cup. Mr D, Elliott suitably replied on behalf of the winning team. The following are the results (Enfield names mentioned first): Men's Singles.—D- Elliott 2, L. Hollow 6: R. Sowden 5, D. Marshall 6; C. Diver 4 P. Croft 6; N. Findlay 6, R. Meikle 2; J. Watson 5, D. Hollow 6; Hamilton 6, A. Harper 1 „ „ , r . Ladies’ Singles.—Miss L. Diver 6, Miss D. Clark 2; Miss M. Diver 6, Miss M. Bruce 3; Miss Kidd 6, Miss V. Clark 5; Mrs Joiner 6, Miss M. Reid 5; Miss Fmlayson 6, Miss F. Reid 5; Miss Joiner b, Miss L. Bruce 5. , , Men’s Doubles—Elliott and Sowden 5, L Hollow and Croft 6) Diver and Findlay 1, D. Marshall and R. Meikle 6; Watson and Hamilton 6, D. Hollow and A. Harper 0. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses L. and M. Diver 6, Misses D. and V. Clark 3; Mies Kidd and Mrs Joiner 5, Misses M. Bruce and M. Reid 6: Misses Finlayson and Joiner 0, Misses F. Reid and L. Bruce r

Mixed Doubles—Elliott and Miss L. Diver 6, L. Hollow and Miss M. Bruce 4; Sowden and Miss M. Diver 6, D. Marshall

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and Miss D. Clark 3; C. Diver and Miss Kidd 6, P. Croft and Miss V. Clark 1; Findlay and Mrs Joiner v. R. Meikle and Miss Reid (unfinished); Watson and Miss Finlayson 6, D. Hollow and Miss F. Reid 4; Hamilton and Miss Joiner 6, Harper and Miss L. Bruce 5. Totals; Enfield, 15 sets (117 games); Totara, eight sets (97 games). OAMARU BOXING ASSOCIATION The past year has proved a very successful one for the Oamaru Boxing Association, after being inactive during the previous year. Three very successful tourneys were held, and the standard of boxing at times reached a high level, causing complimentary comment, which was very gratifying to the committee. The financial statement of the association discloses a credit of £25 17s 3d on the year's working, and in the annual reporr congratulations are extended to Mr T. Croft (West Coast) on winning the middle-weight title at the New Zealand championships. There were 51 financial members of the association, which was serving a useful purpose in developing lads to take part in a manly sport. Congratulations are extended to Allan Campbell, an Oamaru boy, who ha s achieved success in the professional ranks againsi the best Australia could offer. Thanks arc expressed to the press and the honorary doctors, and special mention made of the services rendered by Messrs T. Nightingale, A. S. Blackledge, and H. Nightingale.

CRICKET TOWN v. COUNTRY. The return match between Town and Country was played at Hydro on Saturday. Town securing a margin on the first innings. Country batted first, Milner and Wishart opening. Milner was caught behind the wickets, but Wishart and MTvor made a stand until Davey took a catch at cover to dispose of the former. Neill notched only a single, and MTvor, Vorarth, and Grainger then went in quick succession. Morrow and Leeson formed a good partnership. Morrow especially playing forceful cricket until he put his leg in front to Zimmerman. The tail did not get going, and the innings closed for 93 runs, Brown, Zimmerman, and Davey bowling well for Town. Brown and Walton opened for the visitors, but Walton was dismissed Ibw without scoring. Davey was the incomer, and immediately went for the bowling, knocking 16 off Morrow’s first over. Brown did not reach double figures, and Zimmerman filled the vacancy. Runs came quickly, Davey hitting two sixes and many smart singles being run. Zimmerman had reached 19 when he was caught in the slips, and Davey was the next to be dismissed after a lively knock for 45, which included four .fours and a brace of sixes. Taylor and Spear were quickly accounted. for, but Maddigan and "Geddas passed Country’s total, and the innings closed for 110. Trevathan, M'lvor, and' Grainger secured most of the wickets. In the second strike Country fared better, and played out time for 115 runs for seven wickets. Milner was soon run out, and Wishart lifted a catch, which was held by Zimmerman. Leeson and M'lvor formed a promising partnership, but Leeson succumbed to a catch by Davey at cover. Vorrath was the newcomer, and piled on the runs with M'lvox - , who compiled 26 before Zimmerman scattered his wickets with a beautiful ball. Morrow assisted Vorrath to carry on, Vorrath batting in great style and lifting Zimmerman clean over the boundary. When the total had reached 93 Davey held a catch from Morrow, and in his next over .bowled Neill, while M'Calhjm held a sensational catch to dismiss Grainger. Broxvn and Vorrath were undefeated at stumps, Vorrath’s strike yielding 57 runs by good cricket. Davey finished up with the best bowling average for Town. Scores: — COUNTRY. First Innings. Milner, c" M'Callum, b Maddigan .. .. 2 Wishart, c Davey, b Brown 17 MTvor, Ibw, b Broxvn Neill, b Davey } Leeson, c Emith, b Zimmerman .. 23 Vorrath, c Walton, b Brown 0 Grainger, b Brown 2 Morrow, Ibw, b Zimmerman 26 Brown, not out - Ross, c Maddigan, b Zimmerman .. 4 Trevathan, b Zimmerman " Extras J Total S 3 Bowling Analysis. Maddigan, one wicket for 15 runs; Zimmerman, four for 17; Brown, four for 24: Davey, one for 8; Smith, none for 12; Walton, none for 12. Second Innings. Milner, run out .. 1 Wishart, c Zimmerman, b Taylor .. 6 MTvor, ,b Zimmerman 26 Leeson, c Davey, b Brown .. .. .. 5 Vox-rath, not out •• ■• •• Morrow, c Davey, b Smith 11 Neill, b Davey 2 Grainger, b Davey Brown, not out JJ Extras Total for seven wickets .. 115 Bowling Analysis.—Brown, one wicket for 7 runs; Geddes, none for 10; Taylor, one for 8; "Walton, none fox- 26; Hunter, none for 17; Zimmerman, one for 11: Maddigan, none for 11; Davey, two for 8; Smith, one for 13.

TOWN. First Innings. Brown, b Leeson 6 Walton, Ibw, b M'lvor 0 Davey, c Vorrath, b Trevathan .... 45 Zimmerman, e Vorrath, b Trevathan 19 Maddigan, b Grainger 13 Taylor, b Trevathan Spear, c Brown, b Vorrath 9 Geddes, Ibw, b Grainger * Smith, not out ” Hunter, b M'lvor “ M'Callum, e Leeson, b M Ivor .... « Extras d Total 110 Bowling Analysis.—M'lvor, 3 wickets for 27: Morrow, none for 16; Leeson, 1 for 18; Trevathan, 3 for 23; Boss, none for 5; Grainger, 2 for 12; Vorrath, 1 f ° r 6 ’ JUNIOR MATCHES. Albion mad*: 256 against Union B (Black 103 retired, Easton 50, Brosnahan 38, Geddes 24, Firth 23). Bowling tor Union B, King took five wickets lor 63 runs. Union B replied with 98 (Brookes 39, Senior 12). For Albion, Rackley took four wickets for 13 runs, Geddes two tor seven, Brosnahan one for 17, Firth one for two.

HIGH SCHOOL CRICKET WAITAKI v. TIM ABU. The match between the second elevens of the Waitaki and Timaru Boys High Schools commenced at Timaru on inursday, and was continued on Friday ana Saturday morning. A late start was made on Saturday morning owing to the drizzle, and when play was commenced the imiaru bowlers were handicapped for a time by the wet ball. The match ended in a draw. Timaru was 35 runs ahead on the first innings and in the second closed the innings with nine for 180. Waitaki was thus left with 216 runs to win, and in the hour and a-half left tor play Chisholm and Holt put on 9o nms without 1„„. Scor»:- ]MARU First Innings. R. W. Jones, hit wkt, b Kerr .... 30 B. Ritchie, run out ■ ■ • B. Jefferson, c Gordon, b Kerr .... » AW. Wakefield, c and b Kerr .. .. / X D. M'Creath, c Chisholm, b Reid 40 R.’ Burnett, not out ° Sanders, b Doig „ Lennon, run out „ Courtis, st Gordon, b Kerr • • • • Auld, b Reid , Richards, b Kerr .. Extras Total HB4 Bowling Analysis—Reid, 2 wickets for 45 runs; 'Mullins, none for 23; Doig, 1 for 23: Guthrie, none for 30: Jones, none for 0; Kerr, 5 for 33; Chisholm, none for 1.

Second Innings. Jones, b Mullins 19 Ritchie, c Gordon, b Reid 7 M'Creath, c and b Kerr .. 74 Wakefield, b Reid .. .; 41 Jefferson, c Doig, b Reid 18 Sanders, b Kerr •> Auld, b Kerr . 0 Burnett, c Jones, b Kerr 0 Lennon, not out . 13 Courtis, c Chisholm, b Reid 6 Richards, not out 1 Extra 1 Total for nine wickets (declared) 180 Bowling Analysis.—Reid, four wickets for 46; Kerr, four for 71; Mullins, one for 33. WAITAKI. First Innings. Holt, b Auld 2 Kerr, b Jefferson 4 Gordon, run out 15 Jones, b Auld .. 3 Chisholm, b Ritchie 54 Watson, c Ritchie, b Auld 28 Johnstone, b Ritchie 32 Mullins, Ibw, b Ritchie 2 Guthrie, c Sanders, b Ritchie .... 4 Reid, not out 2 Doig, c Sanders, b Jefferson 0 Extra 1 Total 149 Bowling Analysis.—Ritchie, four wickets for 6 runs; Auld, three for 11; Jefferson, two for 52. Second Innings. Chisholm, not out 35 Holt, not out 49 Extras 11 Total for no wickets 95 WOMEN’S DIVISION There was a well-attended meeting of ladies interested in the formation of a branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union at Five Forks, and after the objects and aims of the division and the successful operation of the branches had been explained by Mrs Meek (president of the Oamaru branch) it was unanimously decided to form a branch at Five Forks. The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mrs Campbell; vicepresidents, Mesdames D. Johnstone and Herron; secretary and treasurer, Mrs Kinninmont; committee —Mcsdamej; Austin, Gillies, and Miss Herron. It was resolved to hold the next meeting on April 6, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Meek by acclamation. BIBLE CLASS PICNIC Ideal weather prevailed on Saturday afternoon, when the members of the Newborough Young People’s Bible Class and the St. Luke’s Young Women’s Bible Class held a picnic at “ The Willows,” Maheno The outing proved exceedingly enjoyable to those attending. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM A successful shut-off of power at the Weston sub-station was carried out yesterday afternoon by the Public Works Department without affecting the power supply to the Waitaki Electric Power Board’s system. This was the first time the Weston sub-station had been closed down under such conditions, the power from Coleridge being fed through from Glenavy to the Waitaki Hydro electric works and back on to the board’s country system as far as Weston, while the town consumers were supplied by the board’s own plant. AWAMOKO ATHLETIC CLUB The annual sports meeting of the Awamoko Athletic Club was held at Georgetown on Saturday in ideal weather conditions. There was a largo gathering of the public present and some very closely contested races were witnessed. There were good entries in all the events, which were run off to schedule. The committee had the various arrangements well in hand and a good afternoon’s’ sport resulted. The 120 Yards Georgetown Handicap was won by R. Hunter, with J. Falloon a close second. J. Newlands ran first in the 880 Yards and second in the 440 Yards, the latter race being won by J. May. In the One Mile Race L. Ludeman ran a good race to come in first with D. Wilson second. D. Robertson and K. Sparks were the most successful in the cycle events, each securing a first place. Results:— 75 Yards Girls Handicap (under 144 years).—V. Elliot 1, M. Ledingham 2. B. Aubrey 3, 75 Yards Boys’ Race (under 12 years). —G. Hunter 1, D. Lory 2, M. Bates 3. 50 Yards Girls’ Race.—M. Ledingham 1, R. Dowie 2, B. Thomas 3. 120 Yards Maiden Handicap.—First heat: 11. Hunter (4yds) 1, W. Grant (scr) 2, J. Stevenson (4yds) 3. Time, 12 3-ssec. Second heat; Elliott 1, T. Connors (3yds) 2, T. Sievers (syds) 3. Time, 13 2-ssec. Third heat: G. Newlands (4yds) 1, D. Ledingham (4yds) 2, T, Fricker (syds) 3. Time, 13sec. Final; R. Hunter 1, Elliot 2, D. Ledingham 3. Time, 12 3-ssec. One Mile Cycle Handicap.—First heat; K. Sparks 1, J. Elliot 2, A, Wilson 3. Second heat: D. Robertson I. E. Dickson 2, R. Barnes 3. Final: I). Robertson 1, A. Wilson 2. R. Barnes 3.

880 Yards Handicap.—J. Newlande (scr) I, D. Wilson (21yds) 2. L. Ludeman (35yds) 3. Time, 2min 5 3-ssec. 100 Yards Boys’ Championship (under 141 years).—B. Baton 1, J. Anderson 2, J. Borne 3.

120 Yards Georgetown Handicap.— First heat: R. Hunter (10yds) 1. D. Ledingham (10yds) 2. Time, 12sec. Second heat; J. Fnlloon (Byds) 1, T. Kennedy (64yds) 2. Time, 12 2-ssec. Third heat: W. Grant (9yds) 1, A. Grant (Iyd) 2. Time, 12 2-ssec. Final; R. Hunter 1, J. Falloon 2, A. Grant 3. Time, 12sec. One Mile Handicap.—L. Ludeman (95yds) 1, D. Wilson (35yds) 2, E. Latta (100yds) 3. Time, 4miii 45sec. 220 Yards Handicap.—First heat: D. Ledingham (18yds) 1, J. Bennett 2. Time. 24 l-ssec. Second heat: M. Sullivan (18yds) 1, A. Grant (scr) 2. Time, 23 l-ssec. Third heat; J. Falloon (15yds) 1. J. R. Linwood (84yds) 2. Final: J. Bennett 1. M. Sullivan 2, D. Ledingham 3. Time, 23 3-ssec. 220 Yards Boys’ Handicap (under 144 years).—R. Raton 1, J. Anderson 2, J. Borrie 3.

One Mile and a-half Cycle Handicap.— First heat: D. Robertson 1, K. Sparks 2, A. Wilson 3. Second heat: J. Elliott 1, E. Dickson 2, F. Poole 3. Final: K. Sparks 1, J. Elliott 2, E. Dickson 3. 440 Yards Handicap.—J. May (18yds) 1, J. Newlands (4yds) 2, C. Bennett (28yds) 3. Time, 54sec. 300 Yards Hurdles Handicap.—First heat: T. Isitt (ecr) 1, L. Ledingham (syds bhd) 2, D. Wilson (25yds bhd) 3. Time, 43 3-ssec. Second heat; L. Webb (15yds bhd) 1, T. Sievers (scr) 2, D. Ledingham (syds bhd) 3. Time, 43 4-ssec. Final: L. Webb 1, D. Ledingham 2, L. Ledingham 3. Time, 42 l-ssec. Putting 161 b Ball.—G. Ellery 1, R. Elder 2, 0. Turnbull 3. Throwing 161 b Hammer. —R. Elder 1, W. O’Neill 2. DANCING. Sean Truibhais (open).—M. Lee 1, L. Richardson 2. Highland Fling (under 10). —B. Gerrie I, L. Downing 2. Sailor’s Hornpipe (open).—T. Cairns 1, J. Jardine 2. Sword Dance (under 12). —F. Miller 1, R. Gerrie 2. Irish Reel (open).—L. Richardson 1, J. Jardine 2. Irish Jig (open).—T. Cairns 1, L. Richardson 2. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.—Mr R. D. Robinson, Mr J. H. Harper (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs N. J. Gill, Mr D. W. Nuttall, Mr R. Nuttall, Mr Charles E. Begg, Mr E. H. Ferguson, Mrs Mangin (Dunedin), Mrs Farrell (Hinds).

New Club Hotel.—Mr A. Patterson, Mr M'Kenzie (Owaka), Mr J. Searle, Mr H. C. King (Dunedin), Mr A. E. Stock, Mr D. Gann (Christchurch), Mr R. Boul, Mr A. Aitken, Mr C. R. Robertson, Mr E. W. George, Mr E. J. Waldron, Mr W. H. Harlow, Mr James M‘Arthur, Mr J. Anderson, Mr G. F. Barker, Mr W. Holden, Mr J. Grant, Mr J. M'Knight (Central Otago).