PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21627, 23 April 1932, Page 18

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

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MAJESTIC PICTURES

'vT When it is said that "The Squaw Man," ■'"Unde Tom’s Cabin,” and “ Ben Hur ” are listed together as the three ijiost popular plays that have been produced, some idea may be had of the value of the dramatic ■quality of the first-mentioned picture, which will be shown to-day and to-night” '■ (only) at the Majestic. ' Cecil B. l)e Mille directed it and Warner Baxter . heads a big east of 12 first-rate artists. ■. The scenes shift around England and Arizona, where we see a typical English fox hunt and also the doings of the “boys” on the; ranch, Amongst:the sup.ports is a fine picture of Pliar Lap at work and at plfiy; RUGBY FOOTBALL Excelsior Junior? v, Ngapara.—Jacobs, Gurnet, Carson, M'lntosh, Whyte, Butts, Weller, M'Gregor, M‘Kay, Faris. Teinpero, [HM‘Kendric, Goodall- Rosfe, Carroll, Cagney, ' Pollock, Cleverly, Breniner, * Cunningham. : Ngapara v. [Excelsior*, at Ngapara.— .'ijDavies. O’Brien [(2). Hampton (3), Eck\fiold, Watson (4), Holmes, Forbes. Rus- ', Hell (2), Dunlop, ; Geary (2), Hodgson, 1; Wallace, M'Farlgne, Miinro,:Kane (2), P. 'Hanley, J, Cook'. ‘ C Excelsior , v, . Duntroon.—.Grocott (21,, Laney.-Faris, Collins (2),' Dennis, Maddi-' gan, Jacobs. Stichman, M'Callum, Tern- - pern,, D.avey, Hunter, Fraser, Easton, Grainger. Georgetown v. Old Boys.—Ledingham (3), Geddes (2), M'Leod, Ritchie, Sfrachan, Gleeson, Sutton, Collaty, Aitclioson. Keen, Penny Fraser,' Aubrey (2), MThee, Godsall, Willetts. The draw for the first games of the opening round of the competitions, to be played on Saturday, April 30, is as follow: — .Seniors.—Old Boys v. Athletic, at Oval, at 2.45 pan.; Maheno v. Excelsior, at No. . 2, at 2.45 p.m. Juniors. —-School v. Old Boys, at No. 2, at 1.15 p.m.; Maheno v. Athletic, at No. 3, at 2.45 p.m.; Excelsior a bye. Third Grade. —Athletic v. Old Boys, at No. 3, at 1.15 p.m.; Excelsior v. School, at Takaro Park, at 1.15 p.m.; St. Kevin's a bye. Fourth Grade. —School D v. St. Kevin’s, at St. Kevin’s, at 1.15 p.m.; Athletic v. School C, at Takaro Park, at 2.45 p.m. ' Fifth Grade.—Athletic v. St. Kevin’s, at No. 4. at 1.15 p.m.; School E v. School F, at School, iat 1.15 p.m. MEN’S HOCKEY The following will represent the Oamaru Club in its practice match to-day at King George’s Park at 2,30 p.m.:- — Blair, Tonkin, M'Lardy, Here, M'Gillivray, Johnston, Scally, Beswick, Clark, Brown, Willett, Senior, Frith, Tait, and Taylor. ', BOWLING In the final of the Veterans’ Cup played on the Phoenix green J. Grant defeated J. Crombie after a closely-contested , game. The cup was presented to Mr Grant by Mr F. W. Humphries, who congratulated the winner and also the runnerup, who was last season’s holder..

NORTH OTAGO.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

BAPTIST CHURCH All the members.of the Baptist Church over 70' years of age were entertained to a “birthday tea” in the Baptist Hall, Pastor Weston presiding. Mr James Cunningham, aged 92 years, was the oldest member present. During the. evening items were given by the following:— Songs, Mrs Carrad, sen., Mrs Renton; duet, Mr Weston and Miss Dawn Weston; recitations, Misses Hilliker ' and Smyth. A very enjoyable afternoon tea was then partaken of. A beautiful birthday cake representing a lady of midVictorian times, the work of the convener, Mrs Taylor, was cut ami all present received a piece. Short addresses were given by Mrs Carrad, Messrs J. H. Cunningham,; W. Cunningham, M’Fadgen, . Siiiyth, Aitcliesoii, Billing, and the Rev. Bridgman. HARRIER NOTES , • , By Harrier. Under the whistle of the captain, J. H. Cameron, the Oamaru Harriers • had an excellent run last Saturday. There was a splendid attendance of members, and: several Waitaki High School boys turned out also. • The run started from the Waitaki': Hoys’ High School, then along the foreshore, across to the racecourse, over the hills, and by a devious route back to the school. In the race home Lang, of the Waitaki Boys’ High School; was first, G. Miller second, and W. Lavender’ third. A plunge in the baths added to the afternoon’s enjoyment. Afterwards the members were provided with afternoon tea by Mr F. Milner, lector, the patron of the club. Next Saturday, the run is ,to start from' the Oamaru Gardens, and all are looking forward to a good day’s sport. RELIEF WORKERS’ ASSOCIATION

A meeting of the Relief Workers' Association Committee was held last evening, there being a full attendance of members. The Unemployment-Board and Mr J. A. Macpherson, M.P., advised that a proportionate allocation this week, which represented the maximum grant possible, has been sent to Oamaru. In reply to a request for an interview to place before the Relief Depot Committee several complaints which had been received by the committee, the secretary advised that an interview would be of little value. This was thought by the, meeting to be rather drastic, as it was the intention of the committtee to assist the relief depot to get satisfaction for all recipients. The secretary reported that Mr J. A. Macpherson had written stating that no clothes were available from the Government stores for the men at Uxbridge camp. Mr H. Williams (Majestic Pictures) forwarded permission to the committee > to issue 25 free passes each week to the _ unemployed. The offer was gratefully received, and the secretary was directed to write thanking Mr Williams; and was empowered to issue the passes in rotation. The 1 Social Committee reported that all arrangements had been made for *thfe dance to be held on April 27. The secretary read the report* of the conference held in Wellington, and explained the various remits carried and the method of organisation throughout the Dominion. A vote of thanks was accorded the secretary for his work. It was decided to arrange for a speaker for the next general meeting on April 28, to address the workers on the Unemployment Act. A vote of thanks was passed to the doners of clothing for the Uxbridge camp, and to Mr Iv. Familton for his interest on behalf of the men in camp. A discussion took place in connection with the recent deputations from the allied building trades employees to local bodies, and it was decided that the association emphatically protest against any resolution being passed by the Unemployment Committee to prevent relief workers from tendering for any contract work. A number of families who had been assisted by the committee in various ways wrote thanking the association for its assistance. The Uxbridge Camp Committee reported that the men had now been put on contract work at 4d per yard, and things were satisfactory so far. Attention was drawn to the eviction of workers from - their homes, and a special committee was appointed to go into the matter.

ANZAC DAY ARRANGEMENTS Tlie following arrangements have been •made in connection with the Anzac Day services by tha Oamaru Ministers’ Association, .Ag the pupils of the Waitnki Boys’ High School will attend the Anzac service, to which members of the Old Boys’ Association are requested to attend, in the Hall of Memories, the usual young people’s service in the morning at the Opera House will not take place. The Yen. Archdeacon Russell will conduct the service at the' Girls' High School, the Rev. D. C. Herron will officiate at the South School, and Commandant Calcott and the Rev. H. T. Blair at the North School, where the Salvation Army band will be in attendance. The speaker at the afternoon service held in the Opera House under the auspices of the Oamaru Returned Soldiers’ Association will be the Rev, D. C. Herron, of Knox Church, Dunedin, and the Revs. D. Hillman, H. T. Blair, and W. Maclean will take the devotional portions of the service. In the evening the service at the Opera House will be largely a musical one. The Rev. A. Ashcroft will officiate, assisted by the Rev. H. Hogg, of, Weston, and Mr Garfield Todd aikl Commandant Calcott will take the prayers and Bible reading. The Methodist Church choir will load the singing, and will contribute the anthems, “What Are These?” and “ The Radiant Morn,” as well as the hymn, “ Rock of Ages.” . Miss Doris Taylor, of St, Luke’s choir, will sing the solo, “ I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” (Handel). The morning service at Duntroon will be taken by Mr Garfield Todd, and the Papakaio and Georgetown services by Captain Carey. The evening service at Kakanui will be conducted by the Rev. E. E. Andrews, and Archdeacon Russell will officiate at the Waitaki Hydro in the evening.

VOLUNTEER NOTES By Kit-bao. For the information of the members of B Company who were not present at the parade last night, the following orders have been issued in connection with the Anzac Day parade:—All officers and other ranks of B Company arc required to parade at the Drill Hall at 1.45 p.m. sharp. Prior to marching on to the main parade a photograph of the company will bo taken. Dress; Officers, full dress (hats), swords and medals; .other ranks, belt and side arms only. Do not parade with rides. As this is the first Anzac Day parade since the formation of our volunteer company, it is expressly desired that every member will endeavour to-attend. On May 7 a musketry parade will be held, and all those who have not yet completed their musketry course arc requested to attend. Officers and n.c.o.'s will also fire their revolver course. . Next company evening parade, May 4. N.c.o.’s on April 27. The following team will represent the Volunteer. Miniature Rifle Club in the competition for the Buckley Bowl to bo fired on the Federal range on Saturday, April 23. at 2 p.m.: —T. Koppert, J. Carlson, D. S. Cardno, W. de Joux, 11. Dick-

son, D. S. Kearns, E. Necklen, and A. W Slater.

At .the close of the parade last night a very pleasant hour was spent in the N;C.O. Club room, after which supper was handed round. Such evenings are quite popular with the men, and will prove quite a draw through the winter months. The Volunteer Club Committee is endeavouring to ai range a basket ball competition, and it is expected that several teams will be entered,. MAYORESS’S RELIEF FUND As a result of the ladies’ and men’s bowling tournaments,' a substantial contribution of £2O has been received for the Mayoress's Relief Fund from the Phosnix, Awamoa. Meadowbank, and Pukeuri Bowling Clubs; In acknowledging the contribution and thanking the clubs for their assistance, Mrs Forrester states that it will materially help the position, as the funds were exhausted for this month. OAMARU OPERATIC SOCIETY In connection with the production of the comic opera “High Jinks” this year by the Oamaru Operatic Society, the first practice will be held in the Bungalow on Tuesday night, to which all numbers and intending members arc requested to be present. It is hoped that there will be a large' attendance, as the success of the production 'depends on the enthusiasm and support of the members. PHCENIX LADIES’ BOWLING CLUB The closing day of the Phoenix Ladies’ Bewling Club was held yesterday, when the finals in the club Singles and Rinks were played off as well as the Rinks by the members. ‘ The ladies and men who conducted the bowling tournament were the guests of Mrs Thomson at afternoon tea. Results: — CLUB SINGLES. Final. Sirs Wcddcrspoou 18 beat Mrs Ashton 7. CLUB RINKS. Final. Mcsdames Forrest, Corlett, Wcdderspoou. M’Lean 17 beat Mcsdames Thomson, Cameron, Mies Symington. Mrs Glass 15. FAT STOCK PRICES The price of fat lambs, 361 b to 421 b, has been reduced by HI to SHI per lb, overs being quoted at 5d and seconds at 4Jd. Prices for wethers have been reduced by HI in ah grades and for ewes by HI in all grades. POPPY DAY A very generous response was accorded by the public at the -sale of poppies yesterday. tlie number allocated for the town sales (1900) being disposed of by 3 p.m. The total sum realised in the town was £95 13s, which, in view of the present economic position, is considered highly satisfactory. The details of the sales are as follow: — Fanners’ Co-operative (Mcsdames R. S. Orbcll, convenor, M. K. M'Culloch, Gedgo, Spooner. Grater, Morton, Cobb, Misses Kemp. E. Sutton, D. Wright. N. Macplicrson, C. Nicholls, N’. Reid, B. Sutton) —£19 0s 4d. Kerr’s Corner (Mcsdames Scott, convener, M’Kcnzic, Miss Bcatson). —£12 9s 6d.

Queen’s Hotel (Mesdames H. E. Wcclde, convenor, H. MTntyre, J. C. Kirkness, Brown). —£7 18s 9d.

M'Diannid’s (Mesdames Cox, convener, W. Donaldson, Liddell, Misses R. Bee, Ramsay, M'Lcan, Swindlcy, MTaggart). —£lß 10s.

Post Oflieo (Mesdames R. A. M’Dowell, convener, W, Macaulcy, C. Gaitt, C. Clark, R. Newsom J. Hunter, T. Kennedy, M. J. Hannon, Misses Trcssidcr, Kent) —£11 17s 2d. Bank of New Zealand (Mesdames C. J. Mollison, convener, Walker, M. Ewart, G. P. Mollison, P. Lane, Russell, Edwards, Padkin, M. Hewat, Church, B. M’Douall, S. MTntyre)—£l2 18s 3d. Sundry sales (per Messrs D. Greanoy, R. MTntyre. P. Hunter, S. King)—£9 19 s. Total—£9s 13s.

Waitnki Boys’ High School, £7 10s. Ivakanui (per Mr T. G. Tyson)—£l 10s. Ardgowan (per Mr D. Dews and school children)—£l. Hilderthorpe (per Mr A. Fraser and school children) —fl Is 3d.

PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel. —Mrs C. Bcgg (England), Mr L. Root (Wellington), Mr R. Garrick, Mr W. Boster (Christchurch), Mrs A. C. Begg, Miss Begg, Mrs 0. M. Begg (Dunedin), Mrs J. S. Woods (Omarama). The Rev. W. Mac Lean will leave for Dunedin to-day and will conduct the Sunday services at Knox Church, Dunedin, while the pulpit at Columba will be occupied by the Rev. D. C. Herron.