NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21640, 10 May 1932, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO.

(Fsoig OO* SpXCUO. OOBBUPU»PSOT.|

COOK’S PICTURES

’Mid tiie gay, merry whirl of Monte Carlo is set one of the most intimate and charming romances the screen has given us. Jeanette MacDonald will again delight with her beauty and singing, and Jack Buchanan, England’s greatest comedy star, shares the honours. “ Monte Carlo ” will be screened by Cook’s Pictures at Kurow to-morrow night, and is recom- ' mended to country patrons, MAJESTIC PICTURES Demonstrating again the breadth of the motion picture as contrasted with that of the stage, Universal’s “ Waterloo Bridge,” which features Mae Clarke and Kent Douglass at the Majestic Theatre tonight and Wednesday, includes scenes that are enacted in quarter-mile long settings. The stage version of the same Robert E. Sherwood story, on the other hand, began, unfolded, and finished in three acts on the standard-sized stage. James Whale, noted English dramatist, directed the picture. Stressing realism, James Whale and Danny Hall, art director, spent very nearly three months on sketch reproductions of London’s familiar corners before work was begun at Universal City upon their construction. In addition to Trafalgar Square, actual-sized duplicates of a section of the Thames Embankment, Cleopatra’s Needle, the front of His Majesty’s Theatre, and a corner of Leicester Square were built for the screen edition. The supports include a Graham M'Namee News and. a Slim Summerville comedy, HOCKEY In the men’s hockey competition on Saturday Colts 9 defeated Rovers 2. In the A Grade ladies’ matches Herbert 5 defeated Maheno 2, and Pirata 12 defeated Enfield 2. The B Grade results were:—Arawa 4 defeated Pirata No. 1 nil, Athletic 7 defeated Pirata No. 2 nil. . KENNEL CLUB A movement is afoot in Oamaru to form a Kennel Club, a number of fanciers feeling that there is sufficient interest in the district to support an annual show. It is intended to hold a meeting of those interested at an early date. OAMARU LADIES’ TRAMPING CLUB Twenty-one members of the Oamaru Ladies’ Tramping Club set out from the Power House on Saturday. They walked up Chelmer street until they reached the Ardgowan road, and then they proceeded as far as the old homestead, near where they boiled the billy. After tea they joined the Weston road and returned. home via Waiareka and Severn street. It was a beautiful day for a tramp, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the outing. GARDEN ALLOTMENTS There were about 50 applicants for allotments on the borough reserve in Chelmer street, made available to unemployed men for vegetable growing. Twenty-four allotments were balloted for by the Unemployment Committee yesterday morning, the successful applicants being as follow:—Section 1, Mr G. Schriffer; section 2, Mr Hamil; section 3, Mr Kennedy: section 4, Mr Farrell; section 5, Mr Goodman; section 6, Mr Green; section 7, Mr John Ross; section 8, Mr Brosnahan; section 9, Mr Wolfe; section 10, Mr Thwaites; section 11, Mr Flett; section 12, Mr Hollow; section 13, Mr Whitburn; section 14, Mr C. H. Grocott; section 15, Mr Kear; section 16, Mi - ' Shepherd; section 17, Mr M'Bride; section 18, Mr Hicks; section 19, Mr Millinj,section 20, Mr Todd; section 21, Mr Horan; section 22,., Mr O’Hanlon; section 23, Mr Phillips; section 24, Mr A. E. Allen. The last allotment will be balloted for later. Cash prizes are to be awarded for the best kept plots, and the Mayor (Mr J. M. Forrester) will meet the successful men on the ground at 4 p.m. on Friday. RELIEF WORKS The following relief works were carried out last week under the supervision of the Oamaru Borough Council: —North end outfall drain, 22 men, wages £3l 19s 6d; stripping at quarry, 15 men, wages £25; cleaning streets and excavating for the South Hill reservoir, 17 men, wages £2B 5s 3d; lopping trees at Glen street plantation, 51 men, wages £43 15s 6d; battering creek bank, cutting grass Greta street, cleaning hedges, raking leaves at Gardens, 23! men, wages £32 3s; trenching Beautifying Society’s nursery, 7 men, wages £3 16s 3d; Friendly Bay Society, improvements at foreshore, 6 men, wages £7 19s; Marine Parade Society, formation of track, 8 men, wages £9 2s fid. OAMARU UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE The weekly meeting of the Oamaru Unemployment Committee was held yesterday rqprning, the Mayor (Mr J. M. Forrester) occupying the chair. .The Waitaki County Council and Waitaki Hospital Board advised that it had been the practice of appointing an employee to supervise relief gangs under No. 5 scheme. An application under scheme No. 4a from Moeraki for a man, wages 15s, was declined, and an application from Ardgowan for a man at 10s, was referred back to the applicant with the, suggestion that the application be made under echpnie No. 5. The following applications were granted:—Totara, one man, no wages; Tokarahi. one man, wages 2s fid; Awamoko. one man, wages £1 ss; Hampden, one man, no wages; Five Forks, one man, wages 10s; D.untroon, one man, wages'ss; Kakanui, one man,, wages 10s; Awamoko, one man, wages ss; Kakanui, one. man, wages ss; Duntrpon, one man, no wages; Kurow, one man, no wages. The application of the race inspector to engage men for cleaning and widening the borough race was granted. ■ The secretary reported that, 135 sheep had . been delivered at the Pukeuri Works, for distribution amongst the unemployed' during the winter months. The registrations were as follow: —464 previous week, 31 new applications, 5 sent to private employment. 23 removed, 467 pending. VISIT TO HOSPITAL A good muster of Saluvation Army bandsmen • rendered an open-air musical programme at the Oamaru Public Hospital, and the various numbers were well received by the patients. The band was under the conductorship of Bandsmaster Burgess, and the following programme was submitted: —Cornet duet, Bandsmen S. and~A. Hill; marches—“ Bargold March,” “ Soldiers True,” “ Ever Loyal.” “ The Ransomed Army,” “ Swindon March ”; hymns—“ Norwood,” “ Nearer, My God to Thee,” “ Stille Nacht (Peaceful Night)”; selections, “ Divine Call” and “My Desire.” HARRIER NOTES (By Harrier.) By way of variety, instead of the usual run, the Oamaru harriers had a paper chase last Saturday. This was the first for this season, and it was entered into with great enthusiasm by all the members. The hares were Noel Carson and Jim Crawford, and they have sot a good

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

standard for future paper chases by the excellent way in which they made blind trails, leads across bogs, and general lay. The starting point was St. Paul’s Hall, and 19 members turned out for the day’s sport. The average attendance this year has been very much higher than for last year, even allowing for new members, and it must be a source of much gratification to the originators of the idea of forming a Harrier Club in Oamaru. » From St. Paul’s the trail led up Severn street, then turned to the left along the Awamoa road for about half a mile. From there it led across country in the direction of Deborah, and by a roundabout trail to Awamoa. The golf links were covered, through South Oamaru, and back to the hall. In the race home A. Aikenhead was first, R. Martyn second, and O. Evans third. R. Hil] will be more careful about trying to run across grass-grown creeks after plunging in up to the armpits last Saturday, but being of a cheerful disposition he did not worry about a trifle like that.

A hearty welcome was given to Jim Frame, a new member out for his first run last Saturday. Although we are having good turnouts, all will be pleased to see Reg Familton out again as soon as his ankle is right. The captain (H. Cameron) led the pack on Saturday, and W. Lavender had the back whistle, and they worked their parts admirably. A. Curie and 0. Evans were running well, and if Curie keeps it up he will be gaining places in the run home. Two of the bulwarks of the club (G. Millar and L. Smith) were out again on Saturday. Judging by the way Graham Millar and Murray Ross hung together on Saturday, perhaps Graham is going to train him — but not in running. Next Saturday the run will start from the South School, and all members are looking forward to a good afternoon’s sport. KAKANUI NOTES Mr J. Finlay (president) presided over a good attendance of members of the Kakanui Lawn Tennis Club held in the Athenaeum Hall, Kakanui, on Saturday evening. Mr Finlay moved, and Mr Leo Dougherty seconded, and it was unanimously .carried —“ That the club agree to guarantee the School Committee an annual rental of £2O for three years provided the present clay court is asphalted and ready for use next season.” Miss Dougherty' moved, and Miss Smith seconded —"That the club hold a ball early in June in the Athenceum Hall, Kakanui,” and this was unanimously carried and a strong committee set up to make all the necessary arrangements. The members of this young club are showing great enthusiasm and are looking forward to a bright future. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The following are the results of the Awamoko Club’s weekly shoot:—D. Borrie 78, A. Gibson 78, W. Gibson 77, T. Smith 77, K. Gibson 76, L. Ludeman 76, N. MtPhee 76, W. King 75, R. Fillingham 74, E. King 74, D. Ludeman 74, L. Willeta 74, 'E. Williams 74, L. Brunton 73, J. Hall 73, A. Ludeman 72, C. Brunton 72.

At the annual meeting of the Totara Club.Mr S. Wilson presided. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr S. Wilson; senior vice-president, Mr J. Richardson; junior vice-president, Mr D, Marshall; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. W. MTntosh; committee —Messrs N. Perry, D. Marshall, D. Lawrence, 6. Lawrence, D.' Richardson, J. Richardson, H. Blair, and D. Hollow; selectors—Messrs. W. Smith, D. MTntosh and S. Wilson; target checkers—Messrs F. Wharton, J. Richardson and S. Wilson; handicapper, Mr D. Hollow; delegates to North Otago Association, Messrs W. Smith and W. MTntosh; range officers —Messrs J. Richardson, V. Perry, G.'Lawrence, and D. Marshall; target distributpr, Mr D. Seaton. Thb Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club held a practice shoot last night on the 20-yard range at the 20-yard range target, which is considerably smaller than the target used last year. This accounts for the poorer scoring, but with more practice the shooting should show an improvement. The following are the highest scores:— H. Kopert 80, 0. Glynn 79, A. North. T. Kennedy, J. Dunn, R. Morris 77, E. Lee, T, Church 75, W. Gemmell, W. Munro 74, H. Brant 73. ___ W.C.T.U. A meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday afternoon. Miss Smyth presided over, a good attendance of members. Mrs Ferrier took as the reading theme “ We Are the Ambassadors of Christ,” The president completed her talk on the recent conference, which proved very interesting. Afternoon tea was served by Miss Smyth and Mrs Bridgeman. REGIMENTAL BAND On Sunday the Oamaru Regimental Band, under Lieutenant G. M, Whale, travelled to Timaru, where the members were the guests of the Timaru Municipal Band. The combined bands played the “ Invercargill" march, the Regimental Band subsequently rendering a programme at Caroline Bay which was greatly appreciated by a large audience. In the evening a concert was given in the Timaru Scottish Hall, the band number being supported by Miss Doris Taylor and Messrs W. Denholm and Johnson Mayfield (songs); Miss Nancy Dexter (elocution). Mrs G. Donaldson played the accompaniments. ' WAITAKI, DOG TRIALS The forty-seventh annual trials of the Waitaki Collie Dog Club were finished on Saturday morning in ideal weather. The work in class 2 was above the usual standard, 24 dogs completing the course, while only four failed to qualify. An exceptional performance was put up by the winner, which scored the maximum points —a unique feature in the club’s history. There-was a close contest in class 3, but J. Anderson, with one of his “ Tobys, ’ again annexed premier place. Great interest was shown in the boys class. Hearty applause greeted the first contestant, Master Jack Dunstan, when he succeeded in yarding the sheep. The arrangements made by the committee, under the presidency of Mr S. H. Wilkinson, worked smoothly, and Mr H. Ross, as secretary, did his work well. The ground was lent by Mr J. 0. H, Tripp. As Mr C. H. Smith has won the clubs challenge cup twice in succession it now becomes his property. The cup was initiated in 1913, but was withdrawn from competition during 1917-18 owing to many of the members being on active service. The cup will now have inscribed upon it 17 names. Mr Smith has generously promised to provide a similar cup for future competition. The following are the results of the concluding classes, and also special prize winners:— Class ll—Huntaway and Slew (35 entries). —lan Anderson’s Speed (40 points) I. R. W. Trotter’s Bounce (39 points) 2, J. Anderson’s Flag (38 points) 3, G. Keefe’s Don (37 points) 4, G. M'Aughtrie’s Black (36 points) 5, lan Anderson s Bob (35 points) C. ’ Class lll—Heading and Bringing Back (41 entries).—J. Anderson’s Toby (38 points) 1, C. H. Smith’s Chance (36 points) 2. G. Keefe’s Tui (35J points) 3, C. A. Parker’s Tweed (35 points) 4, W. E. Aubrey’s Moss (33 points) 5, W. M'Hardy’s Sid (32J points) 6. Class IV (special)—Short Drive and Yard, for eight picked dogs in class I.— J. Anderson’s'Toby Junior (25 points) 1, J. Anderson’s Toby (18 points) 2, C. H. Smith’s Chance (16 points) 3. Class V—Short Pull and Yard, for competitors under 18 years; prizes presented by E. Dunstan, J. R. Cleave, Mrs E. Dunstan, and anonymous (seven entries). —C. Parker (Sl.points) I,J. Dunstan (30 points) 2, R. Aubrey (26 .points) 3, W. Ryan (25 points) 4. Special Prizes.—Club’s challenge cup. value £lO 10s, to owner of dog scoring most points in -classes I and'lll: O.’H.

Smith; “Bog Roy” cup, value £l2 12s, presented by John Anderson for the best team of three dogs, C. 11. Smith; Mr N. Hayes’s gold medal, value £3 3s, to local competitor scoring most points in trials, J. Anderson; Messrs Wilkinson, R. W. A. Munro, and A. M. Robertson’s prize Of £3 3s, to local musterer scoring most points in classes IT and 111, W. West and J. Duffy (equal); Mr Lawlor’s prize of £2 2s to maiden competitor scoring most points in class I, I. M'Rac; Mr JT Conaghan’a prize of £1 Is, to maiden competitor scoring second points in class I, W, O. Don; secretary’s prize of £2 2s, to maiden competitor scoring most points in class 11, W. Welsh; Mr W. Barclay’s prize of £1 Is, to maiden competitor scoring second points in class I. W. 0. Don; Mr J. Greer’s prize of £2 2s, to maiden competitor scoring most points in class 111, I. M’Rae; Mr J. Conaghan’s prize of £1 Is _to maiden competitor scoring second points in class 111, J. Duffy; Mr D. M'Gimpsey’s prize of £1 Is for local musterer scoring second points in class I. J. Duffy; Mr J. Jackson’s prize, bridle, value 255, to local musterer scoring most points in class 11, W. Welsh; Mr A, Robinson’s prize, valued at £1 Is, to local musterer scoring most points in class HI, J. Duffy; Mr Allan Chapman’s prize of £2 2s to local musterer for the best team of three dogs, A. Duffy; Mr A. Dunstan’s cup, value £6 6s, to owner of the dog scoring most points in class 11, lan Anderson; Mr J. R. M’Phail’s prize of £1 Is for the dog returning quickest in the huntaway after completing the course, J. Anderson and C. H. Smith (equal), Imin Bsec. Special prizes of £2 and £1 as first and second prizes in each of classes I and II; Class I—J. MTlae’s Moss and C. A. Parker’s George 2 (equal), 27 points; class II —W, E. Aubrey’s Dick and W. R. Aubrey’s Help (31 points, equal) 2. The second day's stepping competition resulted in Mr B. Stanger stepping within one inch of the exact distance of 40yds Ift lOin, and the sheep guessing was won by Mr E. Russell, with the exact weight. PERSONAL Members of the Regimental Band took the opportunity of bidding farewell to Mr T. C. Moore, a fellow-bandsman, on the eve of his departure from Oamaru to Naseby and expressed their best wishes for his future. Mr Moore acknowledged the felicitations, and said that his association with the band had indeed been a pleasant one. Queen’s Hotel.—Monsieur de Paton (Paris), Mr H. W. Hersley (Wellington), Mr J. Downes (Timaru), Mr K. Willis, Mr D. Golightly. Mr H. Perry, Mr J. Duncan, Mr N. H. M'Mullan (Dunedin), Master S. Taylor (Ravensbourne), Mrs G. H. Woods (Omarama). NORTH OTAGO RUGBY UNION The weekly meeting of the North Otago Rugby Union was bold last night. Mr W. Atkinson (president) occupied the chair. The secretary reported that the South Island selector (Mr A. M'Donald) would attend the games in Oamaru on May 21. Mr E. O. Martin was granted leave of absence. The Otiake, Ngapara, and Duntroon Schools were granted school footballs on the usual terms. L. Dougherty and J. Yorston (Maheno) were regraded from senior to junior grade, and also J. Maddigan, H. Wray, and J. Hunter (Excelsior). Mr Alexander Clark (Maheno) wrote suggesting that the condition for the Clark Shield competition be altered from the winners of the Waimate and North Otago competitions to the winners of the Waitaki and North Otago ...competitions. —The secretary was directed to notify the Waimate Sub-union of the suggestion. . Mr W. J. .Wallace (Wellington) acknowledged the union’s congratulations on his reappointment to the Management Committee of the New Zealand Union. The Ashburton Union wrote suggesting August 13 for a representative match at Ashburton.—Held over till next meeting. The Otago Union wrote suggesting September 17 for the Otago-North Otago match at Oamaru. —Date confirmed. The South Canterbury Union confirmed July 30 for the match at Oamaru, and requested that the date for the return match at Timaru be altered from August 20 to August 27.—Alteration agreed to. . Correspondence relative to Cleverley s application of transfer was received and referred to the Athletic Club for its view, . The secretary submitted a report on the benefit match, showing gate receipts £l6 6s 3d and expenditure £4 11s 6d, leaving £ll 14s 9d, which had been handed to the Mayoress’s Relief Fund. Complimentary reference was made to the band display and the parade of the teams on Saturday, the secretary being instructed to write to the Municipal Band expressing appreciation of its services. It was decided to hold a seven-a-side tournament on June 3, the following subcommittee being appointed to make the arrangements;—Messrs Mollison, Wlydc. Brown, Gilchrist. Brundell, Atkinson, and Wedde. , . Charges for season tickets were amended to; Ladies 3s 6d, boys 2s 6d, boys’ tickets admitting to representative fixtures The secretary was directed to notify the clubs that players must produce players’ passes for admission to tin* ground. , . . The draw for Saturday is as follows; Juniors—School v. Maheno, No. 2, at 1.15 p.m.; Old Boys v. Excelsior, No. 2, at 2.45 p.m.; Athletic a bye. Third Grade: Athletic v. Excelsior. No. 3, at 2.45 p.m.; St. Kevin’s v. School, at school; Old Boys a bye. Fourth Grade: School C v. School D, at School; Excelsior v. Athletic, No, 3, at 1.15 p.m.; St. Kevins, a bye.