PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21772, 11 October 1932, Page 7

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

j MAJESTIC PICTURES "A Night Like This,” British Dominion*’ latest all-talking comedy, is reputed to outclass that well-known hysterical riot, “ Rookery Nook.” Typically British, this film delivers humour in a manner that will be doubly acceptable to the discerning picture patrons’ palate. In no part of the film does the comedy or,. acting capabilities of the players seem stilted. Every member of the cast portrays his or her part with their customary enthusiasm that culminates in the generally perfect photoplay. It is hard to imagine the J;enial Tom Walls as a custodian of the aw, but such is the part he'occupies. This is the first British talking film since “Rookery Nook” that features the Aldwych Theatre cast together. Winifred Shotter, at charming as ever, occupies the stellar feminine role, and Mary Brough is just a| garrulous as ever. “A Night Like This” will be screened at the Majestic Theatre to-day and to-morrow, with a special matinee this afternoon. RELIEF WORKS The only work carried out last week Was under the Returned Soldiers’ Association subsidy (scheme 5), the following being the particulars:—Work at Gardens, 58 men, £l9B 8s 9d; Abattoirs, three men, {lO Os 3d. !"!V If ' " 'UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE The weekly meeting of the Oamaru Unemployment Committee was held yesterday morning, the Mayor (Mr J. M, Forrester) presiding. The Borough Council advised that it nad decided not to adopt the modified scheme (combining No. 5 scheme and the old No. 2 scheme) for the employment of relief labour on private property. The secretary was instructed to write to the National Mortgage and Agency Company thanking it for supplying seeds. The following applications were approved under scheme 4a;—Herbert, one man, 5s a week; Tokarabi, one man, no wages; Otiake, one man, no wages; Kakanui, one man, 10s a week; Mabeno, one man, 5s a week; Nauru Hill, one man, 5s a week. Extensions of time were granted fanners at Hilderthorpe, 8 weeks; Tapni, I month. Tokarehi. 8 weeks. The Labour Bureau officer (Mr S. E. M'Gregor) reported that at the end of the previous week 613 unemployed were registered. Since then 21 new applications were recaived, while aeven received private employment, two were sent to the riigle men’s esmp, and four names were removed, leaving a total of 621 registered unemployed-

NORTH OTAGO.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT. I': ; - l • (F»o* Oca Srccut Coeeispohotnt.)

ANGLING

Anglers on the Kakanui River enjoyed good sport over the week-end, and, ah though reports indicate that the bags were not very large, nearly every fisherman returned with one or two fish. The wiather experienced on Saturday night made fishing conditions very pleasant, but the strong moonlight proved a little troublesome. The Kakanuj River is reported to be in fine condition, and seems to be well stocked with fish. However, anglers are of the opinion that it is a little early yet and that in a fortnight’s time excellent sport will be obtained. A party of three anglers hnd good sport, and finished up with, a bait of 18 fish, ranging up to Ijlb. This in tha only large catch reported, although a party of five fishermen secured five nice fish after a good evening’s sport. RUGBY APPEALS DISMISSED Advice has been received from the New Zealand Rugby Union that the Management Committee is of the opinion that the action of the North Otago Rugby Union in excluding A. Clark and G. Newlanda from representative teams for the last two reprenentative fixtures of the season ia quite in order, and the appeals lodged by thcae two players have therefore been dismissed. ■ SHIPPING NOTES The Pocßa is due this evening to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Opihi is expected to-morrow morning to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waikouaiti is expected on Thursday to discharge coal and general cargo from Newcastle and Sydney. KAKANUI NOTES A very enjoyable time was f.pent at the weekly euchre tournament held by the Kakanui School Committee, the prizes being won by Misa Duncan and Mr W. S. Barnet!;. The lucky table prizes were won by Mr and Mrs Love. The-Kakanui Lawn Tennis Club opened the season in ideal weather on Saturday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of tennis enthusiasts and friends and supporters of the club. Mr J. Finlay, on behalf of the club, expressed pleasure f t the large number attending, wlliich augured well for a successful season. The courts were engaged the whole, of the afternoon, and refreshments were dispensed by the ladies and much appreciated. -The club is in the fortunate position this season of having numerous young aid enthusiastic players, who are showing great promise. A friendly game of Rugby was played on Saturday between teams representing the Loyal Oamaru Lodge and the Kakanui Lodge. There was a good crowd of spectators, including a number of Oamaru supporters. The game was an interesting one, and at times fast and open, ending in a draw with 14 points each. Favoured by the wind, the home forwards goon rattled on nine points before the visitors settled down, but the speedy Oamaru backs then set to work and took the lead, which was equalised just on time. Tides were scored for Oamaru by Grander (three) and Davey, Granger converting one, and for Kakanui tries were scored by Jones (two)., Dalgety, and Wilson, one being converted by Dougherty. Mr «L Finlay controlled the game. After the match the players adjourned to the lodge hall, where a social hour was spent. The hope was expressed that this match be an annual fixture, as such functions did much to foster good fellowship amongst the lodge members. HAMPDEN NOTES On Saturday afternoon the. pupils of the Hampden School gave an interesting display of rhythmic jlancing, under the direction of Mias Low.. A suggestion that the children give a display later on in the year in the Gymnasium Hall, to provide funds for the new desks for the school, was unanimously agreed to. The wind-up of the season of the Hampden branch or the W.EA.. will take place this evening, when'.a concert programme will be submitted. Members of the Dunedin WJE.A. will take part in the one-act plays, as will also the local members. A debate between the Oamaru and Hampden branches should also provide an interesting topic. , „ The Hampden Returned Soldiers Defence Rifle Club held its second shoot of the season on Saturday afternoon. Conditions were unfavourable for accurate shooting, (i. strong wind blowing across the range. Top scofers at 300 yards were President W. T. Ford 41, Riflemen 0. Gould 38, G. Reynolds 38, L. Caldwell 38, T. Gibson 37. Vice-president J. Familton 36, Riflemen R. M’Kerrow 36, J. N. Sprague 38, R. Woolford 35, and E. Nicolson 36. At 500 yards, Rifleman G. Reynolds 42, President W. T. Ford 39, Riflemen O. Gould 39, T, Gibson 39, Vice-pre-sident J. Familton 38, Riflemen R. M’Kerrow 37, J. N. Sprague 36, R, Woolford, and E. Nkolson 35 were the top scorers, MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING ; In a match fired between Enfield and' Awamoko Clubs on the latter’s range Enfield proved successful by a margin of nine points. The following are the results:— Enfield. —J, Allan 78. H, Bradley. W. Fallon, R, Paton, H. M'Naugbton, J. MWcigh, G. Allan 77, D. Elliot, A. Gibson 76, K. Gray, B. Johnstone, A. Anderson 75, G. Yuill 73, J. Gibson 71; — total, 1138. Awamoko.—R. Gibson 80, A. Gibson 79, W, Gibson, R. Fallingham, H. Simpson 78, G. Gibson, D. Borrle 77, S. O’Dell, J. Brunton 75, J, MThee, L. Ludeman 74, L. Brunton 73, D. Willetts 72, N. MThee 71. L. Willetts 68;—total, 1129. WaCOME RAIN Rain set in shortly after mid-day yesterday ami continued steadily throughout the afternoon and evening. After the recent dry conditions, the rain will prove beneficial to the country districts and town gardens in general. Owing to the rain the annual cross-country run of St. Kevin’s College was postponed until this afternoon. WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION The monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in Wesley Hall yesterday afternoon. Miss Smyth presided over a good attendance of members. Miss Cowan took the Scripture reading. It was decided to grant £2 to the Willard Home. As it was “ Maori Day,” Mrs Bridgman read a paper on mission work among the Maoris, which disclosed that there were three branches of the W.C.T.U. and 11 Sunday schools among this race, A letter was received from Mr A. Hamilton (Acting Minister of Employment) stating in reply to an inquiry by union that it was quite true that £7OOO had been spent on the re-erection of the

Masonic Hotel at Napier, and that by so doing the unemployed had been assisted. It was stated at the meeting that it was understood that this amount had been invested on a third mortgage, but no action was taken pending receipt of advice from the district executive. Miss Smyth provided an enjoyable afternoon tea. PERSONAL . Prior to his approaching marriage, the assistant Scoutmaster (Mr W. R. Rush) was the recipient of a smoker’s outfit from the committee and members of St. Luke’s Troop of Boy Scouts. Archdeacon Russell referred to Mr Rush’s devoted and capable services to the St. Luke’s Troop, and wished him every success for the future. The Scoutmaster (the Rev. D. Hillman), the secretary (Mrs Upchurch), and the treasurer (Mr T. Pinder) added their expressions of appreciation and good wishes. Commissioner H, L. Lightwood said that Mr Rush had enlisted as a Scout several years ago, and he had been a proficient and devoted member ever since. Assistant Scoutmaster Rush suitably acknowledged the gift. Archdeacon Russell then presented Mr Rush with an etching of Durham Cathedral in appreciation of his services rendered to St. Luke’s Church. Archdeacon Russell, the Rev. D. Hillman, and Messrs Bloch and G. M. Procter left for Dunedin yesterday morning to attend the annual session of the diocesan synod as representatives of St. Luke’s parish. Queen’s Hotel. Mr J. Houston (Timaru), Mr A. Haig, Mr J. Duncan, Mr J. N, Fraser, Mr JT B. Hayward, Mr C. Matthews, Mr N. H. M’Mullan, Mr E. D’Arcy (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr P. Hall, Miss G. Tenent, Miss M, J. Jefferies (Dunedin), Mr J. R. Hooper (Sydney), Mr C. 6. Mahan (Christchurch), Mr W. S. Shaw, Mr A. E. Harwood (Wellington), Mr A. M. Bell (Invercargill). NORTH OTAGO CRICKET ASSOCIATION The weekly meeting of the executive of the North Otago Cricket Association was held last night. Mr M. S. Holmes (president) occupied the chair. The retiring president (Mr C. J, Marshall) extended a cordial welcome to Mr Holmes on again accepting the position of president, and acknowledged his good ser? vices for cricket in North Otago in the past. His remarks were supported by Mr J. Palmer. Mr Holmes, returning thanks for the honour accorded him in again electing him president, said that although he would not be able to act as umpire, as in the past, he 'fcould retain his interest in the game and do his best to further the interest of cricket in North Otago. The Otago Association wrote suggesting that the Otago versus combined South-land-North Otago match be arranged at Dunedin on Labour Day if possible, and, if the date were suitable, that arrangements should be made with Southland Association for the selection of the team. It was reported that arrangements for a similar match last year fell through, as the Southland representatives were not available for a one-day match. After discussion, the secretary was instructed to write to the Otago Association thanking it for the suggestion, but regretting that Labour Day was not a suitable date, and requesting that the match between Otago and North Otago, at Dunedin or Oamaru,’ be arranged for later in the season. The action of the secretary in forwarding an invitation to the Canterbury Association for Canterbury to play North Otago, at Oamaru, at the commencement of Canterbury’s southern tour ia January was approved. Accounts totalling 9s were passed for payment. The following entries were received for the competition:—Seniors—Union, Albion, Oamaru, School. Juniors —Union, Albion, St. Kevin’s, School. Third Grade —St. Kevin’s (2), School (2), It,- was decided to play both senior games at the School. The draw for the first round is as follows: SENIORS. October 15.—School v. Albion, at School; Oamaru v. Union, at School. October 29.—School v. Oamaru, at School; Union v. Albion, at King George’s Park. November 12.—Union v. School, at King George’s Park; Albion v. Oamaru, at School. . , „ jOniors. October 15.—Union B v. School B, at King George’s Park; Albion v. School A, at Takaro Park; St. Kevin's, a bye. October 22.—St' Kevin’s v. School A, at St. Kevin's; Albion v. School B, at Takaro Park; Union, a bye. . October 29.—Union v, St. Kevin’s at King George’s Park; School A v. School B, at School; Albion, a bye. November s.—School A v. Union, at School; St. Kevin’s v. Albion, at St. Kevin’s; School B, a bye. November 12.—Albion r. Union, at Takaro Park; St. Kevin’s v. School, at School; School A, a bye. THIRD GRADE. . October 15.—St. Kevin's A v, St. Kevin’s B, at St. Kevin’s; School A v. School B, at School. October 22.—St. Kevin’s A v. School A, at St. Kevin's; School B v, St. Kevin’s B, at School. October 29.—St. Kevin’s A r. School B, at St. Kevin’s; School A v, St. Kevin’s B, at St. Kevin’s. Hours of play were fixed at the same as last year, Mr J. Palmer reported that there would be a shortage of umpires this season, and expressed the hope that many cricket enthusiasts would attend the annual meeting of the Umpires’ Association to-night and assist cricket in North Otago this season.