NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21710, 30 July 1932, Page 18

NORTH OTAGO.

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£ SHIPPING NOTES Th*|Eaikorai berthed at 10 a.m. vasterday to diacbarge wheat from Geelong. Tho Opihi ia expected on 'Tuesday morning to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. ' The 'Poolta is doe oq Tuesday evening to load for Wellington, Napier,. and Gisborne, jjia Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waimarino ia expected on Monday. August 8, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waikouaiti was expected to clear Sydney-; yesterday en route to Newcastle for BIOS, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton, and Oamaru, in that order.

OAMARU MARKETS BuiiaeW in the'grain market during the week has been fairly quiet. Most of the wheat Hae been sold by farmers, and there ere only a few i odd lines about. There has been a good demand for seed wheat, howevee, and ’( large areas seem to have been sown down. No oats have been on offer, but a fair quantity of seed has been purchased. Good oaten sheaf chan la star being sold, and the price of £4 IQs en .trucks has been retained. One er twosamples of. cowgrass have been on offer, but no -business bas yet been effected. ’ ' The only private stock sales transacted were that of ? fat ewes at 6s fld and fat cattle it;'£4 7s fld. — , MAJESTIC THEATRE To-day at 2.15, to-night at 8, and on Monday'night Donald Coimp returns to Oamaru' after; a long spell in the E. W. story, u Raffles.” _ It represents Ronald-X/blman’s third talking effort, and is his bait- . The story and settings are Engush, ; and the best of English is spoken, though' the picture is made in America. Rafllee>;tii a society burglar, who decides to go sttaight-after meeting a beautiful societyvgfrl (Kay Francis), but through force df'.circumstancee has to commit one mere' burglary, and it, is here that the main action is, encountered. David Torrence ah» appears in . the picture, which is a United Artists special. To lovers of superior', entertainment this Ronald Col-, man picture is recommended. | DRUIDS’ LODGE ; • After routine business had been transacted at the fortnightly meeting of the DruidaVXodge, a short debate was held by members op ledge methods. Fourteen .enjqyabis r games of progressive euchre wars this played, and supper was served, th eerehing finishing with a short dance. Ths chairman reported that arrangemsnts Usd’ been completed for the Golden Moon Retell dance to be held under the auspice* of the Endeavour Lodge, the Social Committee arranging a programme of old 4od new dancea. V £ ' • MEN’S HOCKEY Oamaru team to play Rovera: Blair, Tonkin,' M'Lardy, Barnett, M'Gillivray, Willett*,, Taylor, Blair, Clark, Frith, Keswick*;- Brown.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

OAMARU TELEGRAPH OFFICE ''Consequent on the cessation of publication'of the North Otago Times to-day, the telegraph attendance at Oamaru will be reduced - to 8' a.m. to 8 p.m. from August 1. Sunday telegraph attendance has been discontinued as from .July 24, and > holiday . attendance curtailed to 9 a.m.' to' noon, and : 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. NORTH OTAGO TIMES

With this morning's issue the North Otago Times has ceased publication, and a long life in, the service of the community hae drawn to a close. In the course of its leading articles the North Otago Times states that during its nearly 70 years of existence the paper has passed through many vicissitudes; it has seen Sood days and bad, but never once has it eparted from the course of true journalism, or a policy tending to the betterment of all interests in the community. With the growth of the district grew the North Otago Times, but the point has now been reached where a parting of the ways has become inevitable. . . . The kindly appreciations of local bodies, business men and private citizens have eased the blow at parting to a marked degree, for it is a fine thing for a paper as old as the North Otago Times to possess so many friends, and to have pursued such a vigorous policy without creating enemies. The opportunity is taken of thanking those local and sporting bodies that have recorded the paper’s service to the community, and best wishes are expressed for long years of existence in the interests of those they represent. . . . To friends, the ministers of the Gospel, the local bodies of Oamaru, the local officials of the civil service, charitable and sporting * organisations of the town and district, the business community and private citizens—to one and all is bid a fond adieu. : , MOTOR COLLISION

'A At about'midnight on‘.Thursday word was received in '.Oamaru that a motor accideht/hid occurred atEnfield.ahd the police iad > Dr Orbell journeyed out-to the .scene, ufhere it ■ Uraa found that Alfred Symons and his mptber, Mrs Symons, had -received'.! injuries * necessitating 1 their; removal to the Oamaru Public Hospital. -fJlrp Symons was semi-conscious, but in--quiry’ at' .the Hospital yesterday showed that 'both' were doing os well as could bs expected, and that their condition was not serious. Mra Symons waa sitting on a motor cycle, owned by Alfred Symons, and the motor van involved in the accident was driven by Reginald John Joiner, of Enfield. CONCERT AT DUNTROON An exceedingly enjoyable concert was given by Mr Allan Young’s concert party from Oamaru at the Duntroon Hall on Thursday night, the programme being greatly appreciated by the residents of the district. Songs were contributed by Mrs J. L. South, Miss Mary Wills, and Messrs P. .Linton Hodge and Graham Dichel; vocal duets. Miss Wills and Mr Qi /Clark; quartet—Messrs Hodge, Brown, Dickel, and Clark; humorous songs, Messrs Eric Brown and J. McLean; humorous recitations, Mrs Allan Young; humorous stories, Mr Allan Young; instrumental numbers, Mr J. L.. South (violin) and Mr R. Jackson (banjo). The comedy sketch “ The Village Fire Brigade " was excellently staged by Messrs Eric Brown and Allan Young, and an outstanding performance was given by Miss Fennell (Dunedin) in Maori songs, with her own accompaniment on the ukulele. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Gordon Doqpldson.

WOMEN’S RELIEF COMMITTEE The Women’s Relief Committee acknowledges with thanks the following gifts:— Totsra Committee, £9 10s 6d: Salvation Army concert (per Mrs Scott), £8; Hislop, Creagh, and Main, £1 _ ( July and August)! Ngapara Women’s Division Farmers’ Union,' £1; Anonymous, 10s 6d; Friend, ss; Mr J. Robertson, ironmonger, £2 7s; Mr J. H. Taylor (Kokoamo)', two sheep; Mr M’Millan and Son (Herbert), 11 sheep; Mr J. D. Ross (Kartigi), 20 sheep; Mr W. Doig (Papakaio), five sheep; Mr C. J. Cowan (Kia Ora), two sheep; Parcora Freezing Works, two sheep; Mr F. R. Sanders (Papakaio). one sheep; Mr A. C. Hurst (Papakaio), one lamb; Mr W. and R. H. Maddersern (Pukeuri), two ‘sheep; Mr T. Williams (Peebles), half sheep and one sack potatoes; Clarke Bros. (Maheno), 2001 b flour; Mr R. K. James (Hilderthorpe), two sacks turnips; Mr O’Brien (Hilderthorpe) .one sack potatoes' and one sack turnips'; Mr P. O’Connell (Hilderthdrpc), 'two sacks potatoes; Mr A!. Been (Hilderthorpe), one bag turnips - and one bag potatoes; Mr B. Brennan :( Hilderthorpe), one bag turnips and pnp' bag 1 potatoes; Mr T, S. Little (Corriedale)i- one sack potatoes: Mr P. Kane (Pukeuri), one sack vegetables; Mr M. Hanley, one sack potatoes and one sack-carrots; Mr Milne (Peebles), two sacks potatoes; Mr Skinner (Papakaio), one' sheCp;-Mr A. Gray (Papakaio) one sack' 1 wheat and one sack oats;. Mr Dalziel (Windsor),' two sacks potatoes; Mr A. Goodall ■ (Peebles), sack vegetables; Mr Cormack (Peebles), sack vegetables; Mrs Ny, goods;.' anonymous, one. parcel; deceased* estate* clothing; Mrs B.) Connors, one prami; Mrs M'Lea, mended clothing;Airedale Women's Division, Farmers, Union, parcel- new clothing;: Mrs Weston, .quilt and rug; Miss Agnes Reid, four pairs new shoes; Mis?. Broad . (Stour street), large parcel ■ men’s and \ ladies clothing;'parcels of clothing from Miss Maude, Miss Cowan, Mrs J. B. Grave, Mrs Smith Morton, anonymous. Miss Lindsay, and Mrs G. Sumpter, sen.; Mre_ Joe Reid, clothing and vegetables; a friend, dripping and eggs; Mr Neil Markham, case of groceries; Mr Crombie, scones and 61b butter; Miss Maude, parcels of oatmeal and tea; Messrs J. Meikle and Easton and Co., cutting and wrapping, meat; Mr T. Weir, cutting out trousers. Owing to the generosity of the farmers of North Otago, the committee is in the fortunate position of being able to supply meat weekly to necessitous cases.

VOLUNTEER NOTES By Kit-bag, Since the commencement of the new military year in June, B has not observed the usual break, the training having been carried on as usual. Our numbers have been slightly increased, but the company is not yet up to full strength, and any recruit* will be welcomed at the Drill Hall. The competition between the regiments throughout the Dominion is very keen, and, although Otago is not on top, our numbers are not very far behind the leading regiment. New recruits alone, however, will not make our company efficient, and I would remind those who have joined up that regular attendance is required to make a success of the movement. The parades from now on will be full training parades, and the time for competitions will be after the dismissal of the company. The non-commissioned officers’ class is being well attended, and those, interested are fitting themselves for further promotion. This class is not just for non-commissioned officers alone, and any trainees are invited to attend. The work being carried out at present is chiefly

map reading, which is a really interesting subject. The basket ball competition, beihg run amongst the various teams entered, is providing some very bright games. The leading teams are N.C.O. Club A and B, which, although they have not yet been defeated, have had some very close games. The final game of the first round on Wednesday next will see these two teams fighting for leading place in the competition, and a very good game should be witnessed. In the other teams the majority of the players are having their first season at the game and are improving each week. Before the close of the competition they will be running the leading teams fairly close. The positions of the teams at present are:—

The Volunteer Rifle a Club has in its members a very enthusiastic body. Although the club is still in its first season, some very creditable performances are being put up, and three of its teams are competing in the Miniature Rifle Association's competition. The club is fortunate in having in its ranks such members as Tommy Koppert, the real, hardworking coach, and Dickson, our target marker. Both of these members are always on the job and are working wonders for the club. Like all clubs, the Rifle Club is in need of money to carry on. with the good work, so the N.C.O. Club and the Volunteer Club have decided to raise the necessary. With this end in view a dance for members will be held in the lecture room of the Drill Hall on Wednesday, August 10; the price for admission will he—gentlemen Is, and ladies a basket, or 2s per couple. Members are requested to roll up on that date and give their own Rifle Club a boost along. Marksmen’s badges and Lewis gun badges will be presented during that evening. Recently, Captain P. W- G. Spiers, M.C., our company commander, visited Oamaru over the week-end and was met in the N.C.O. Club room by the officers and n.c.o.’s of the company. Later in the year Captain Spiers intends being present at a half-day parade, and expects to see his company at work in-the field. The Waitaki Boys’ High School Cadet Company is at present firing off for the Imperial Challenge Shield. School, as usual, are giving a good account of themselves. Detailed results will be available later. Lieutenant J. L. South is taking over the training of the artillery section in the School Cadet Company.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The following were the best scores at the weekly shoot of the Railway Club;— ■ R. J, Wilson 78, G. Brightwell 78, W. Wilson 78j A. Wilson 77, G. Ward 76, E. G. Wilson 76, W. Aitken 75, A. Brown 75, R. Laurie 74, A. Gumming 72, D. Williams 72, C. Hinkley 72, F. Jones 72. R. Wilson won the rifle button and W. Wilson the handicap button. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel. —Mr H. H. Powell, Mr A. Bain, Mr Maxwell, Mr Pritchard, Mr Clarke (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs W. Brighton (Underwood), Mr Robert Purdie (Sydney), Mr- P. Shannon, Mr G. D. Vincent (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. J. M'Ewing, Mr and Mrs W. A. Ott, Mr and Mrs J. Thompson and child (Invercargill), Mr A. S. Sargeant (Waimate), Mr 0. Mahon, Mr D. Mitchell (Auckland), Mr A. B. Powell, Mr A. S. Woods (Dunedin). Misses Sheilah and Betty Brown, Newborough, have returned from an extended holiday with" Captain and Mrs Godwin, of Christchurch.

P. W. L. Pts. N.C.O.’s A .. .. .. 5 5 — 10 N.C.O.’s B .. .. .. 5 5 — 10 Volunteer No. 6 .. 6 3 3 6 Volunteer No, 6 .. 5 3 2 6 St. Paul’s .. .. .. 5 2 3 4 Wesley A .. .. .. 6 — 5 — Wesley B .... .. ft — 6 —