NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21837, 27 December 1932, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO.

MAJESTIC' THEATRE «Unashamed,” a Btory of a girl who is pitted against her own brother in a remarkable courtroom drama, will show to-night and Wednesday at the Majestic Theatre. Helen Twelvetrees plays the heroine whose indiscretions force her to face the choice of sacrificing her honour or dooming her brother to death at, the hands of the executioner Robert md w who last scored in New Morals for Old,” plays tlje brother, and the cast also includes Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt, John Miljan, Monroe Owsley. Robert Warwick, and Gertrude Michael. The story was written by Bayard VeiHer, author ©f. "The Trial of Mary. Duggan,, and «Within the Law,” and was directed by Harry Beaumont. Included in the programme is a Laurel-Hardy comedy. CROSSING COLLISION Yesterday morning a motor car driven hv Mr A. M’Pherson was struck by the Kurow-Oamaru train on the mam highway crossing at Pukeun. Fortunately none of the occupants was hurt, but the car was extensively, damaged. BUILDING ACTIVITY Further applications for building and other allied trades jobs un'ler scheme Ho. 10 have been approved by the Unemployment Board for North Otago, bringing the total to. 190 jobs, involving £2O 400. The applications last .week covered work to cost £2OOO, and it is anticipated that more applications will be lodged before the closing date at the end of this month. The local Labour Department wants 12 men to go gold prospecting under scheme No. 5. at Luggate (Gen tral Otago), and men willing to undertake the work should apply to the labour inspector (Mr M’Gregor) without delay. SCOTTISH SOCIETY One of the popular holiday attractions was the dance held by the Scottish Society on Saturday night. The hall was comfortably filled, and excellent dance music was played by Mrs Sherwin s orchestra. the duties of M.C.’s being carried out by Messrs J. G. Craig and R. Lambie. ANGLICAN BIBLE CLASSES Two Oamaru candidates were very successful in the Dominion examinations on the New Zealand Anglican Young Men’s Bible class syllabus for 1932.. W R. F. Naylor secured first place with 68 per cent, and B. M.. Finder was second with £2 per cent. The study was on “ The Life and Letters of St. Paul.” This is the first occasion that such an examination had'been held and the result reflects great credit on St. Luke’s Y.M.B.C. Only one candidate from Oamaru failed to satisfy the examiner, the Rev. W. Bullock (Weilington).

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VICTORY SHIELD COMPETITION Advice has been received by Major M. K. M’Culloch, officer commanding the Waita'ki Boys’ High School Cadets, that the Waitaki cadets have been successful in winning the Victory Challenge Shield competition, which is open to all schools in the South Island. Waitaki will thus retain the shield for 1933. Following are the detailed scores: —

The officer commanding the Southern Command was pleased to note that the standard of shooting had been fully maintained and he congratulated the first three teams on their performances.

THE RAINFALL' The week-end was showery in Oamaru, the weather being unsettled for the holidays until yesterday, which held fine except for a light shower in the afternoon. Up to 9 a.m. on Saturday the rainfall registered by Mr W. Forrester in Oamaru totalled 45 points, and up to the same hour on Sunday l 73 points. BOWLING A progressive pairs tournament was held yesterday at the Phcenix green, 28 players participating. A very enjoyable day’s bowling resulted, Eskrick and Jenkins, the winning skips, with four wins each out of five ganies, dividing the first prize, and Ferguson and Watson won the leads with four wins each and divided the first prize. HOCKEY DANCE There were about 50 couples at the weekly hockey dance in the Ribble Street Hall on Saturday night. Excellent music was supplied by Rae’a orchestra, and a very happy time was spent. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Jardine and Mr M’Leod, and the lucky spot dance by Mr and Mrs Watson. PARACHUTE DESCENTS The weather conditions were very unfavourable for the parachute descents by “Scotty” Fraser and the attendance was disappointing to the promoters, but although it was generally considered the demonstration would be postponed, the intrepid parachutist at the last moment decided not to disappoint the spectators, and made two parachute, _ descents on Saturday afternoon. Owing to the clouds “ Scotty ” Fraser made descents from low altitudes, the spectators taking positions on vantage points on the low hills in the vicinity of the new aerodrome at Totara. Jumping from the aeroplane piloted by Captain Park, “ Scotty ” Fraser made his first jump at 20 minutes to 4 from a height of 600 feet. It was a delayed drop, the parachutist delaying pulling the cord to open the parachute for a few seconds, and the descent was accomplished in a very short time, a safe landing being made. The second descent was from about 800 feet, “ Scotty ” Fraser on this occasion opening the parachute more rapidly and descending more slowly into the centre of the 'field. Fraser demonstrated- the folding of the parachute to the spectators, explaining the methods used in parachute descents, and during the -afternoon, a number of passengers was taken for flights by Captain Park.

PERSONAL Commandant Calcott, who has-been for some time past in charge of the Oamaru Salvation Army, has received notice of transfer. Mr Lawson Owen, son of Mr and Mrs B. T. W. Owen, formerly of Oamaru, who secured a scholarship. at St. John’s College, Auckland, four years ago, has passed his B.A. degree and also the theological examination. As he is still too young for ordination to the ministry he intends staying with his parents in Christchurch to read for M.A. honours for history; Queen’s Hotel.—Mr A. W. Kay-M‘Ken-zie, Mr Stewart M’Kenzie (Rochdale, England), Mr and; Mrs Tait, Mr G. A. Tait, Miss Hawkcs, Mr L. B. Thompson, Misses Thompson (3), Master S. R. Thompson, Master W. L. Thompson, Mrs A. Gow. Miss J. Gow (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs A. Gilchrist, Mrs Barren (Raufurly), Mr W. J. Munich (Waikouaiti), Mr J. Median, Mr C. Mcenan, Mr and Mrs Walders (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs P. Warner, Mr and Mrs G. Maybury, Miss M. Samuels, Mr and Mrs R. S. Simes, Miss D. Simes. Mr M. Simes, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Mr Jackson, Miss Jackson (Christchurch), Mr L. Steel, Mr A. Rowett, Mr A. Thompson (Dunedin), Mr J. O’Shannessy (Tiraaru), Mr and Mrs A. E. Black (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. S. Berry (Auckland), Mr and Mrs K. Stewart (Invercargill), Mr and Sirs Jacks (Temuka).

HOMING PIGEON CLUB The Homing Pigeon Club held a race from Dannevirke, a distance of 450 miles. Bad weather was encountered by the birds, the first of which did not arrive till the morning following the start. Results:—S. Browne 1, R. Brooker 2, J. Meikle 3, S. Browne 4,5, and 6, J. Meikle 7, H, Day 8 and 9, S. Browne 10. In a race from Gisborne, a distance of 600 miles, fair weather conditions were encountered. R. Brooker secured first place with bis bird, S. Browne filling the next five-places, and Webb Bros.’ bird gained seventh place. The club intends holding a race from East Cape and one from Auckland on January 14. CHRISTMAS TENNIS TOURNAMENT The annual Christmas lawn tennis tournament conducted by the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association wag commenced yesterday morning. Adverse weather conditions had prevented a start being made on Saturday afternoon, but with the exception of a short shower late yesterday afternoon the weather was fine and the various events were well advanced at the close of play. The men’s events, including the Boys’ Singles, were played at the Awamoa courts and very satisfactory progress was made. The Indies’ events were played at the Oamaru courts, and given fine weather to-day all the events should be completed by to-night. The tennis at both courts was of a high standard and some very interesting games were witnessed. The entries for the tournament were the largest received for the past five years and the tournament promises to be a financial success. Results;— MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. First Round. —M’Donnell beat C. Mollison 6 —4, 6 —l; J. Henry beat Forres 6 —3, 6 —l. Bryan beat Mulligan 6 —4, 6—3: Feathers beat L. Henry, 6—3,6—3; I. Walton beat G. Robertson 6 —3, 6—3;

K. Walton beat Clark, 7—5, 4—6, 6-4. Second Round. —Main beat Swindley, 7 —5,-6 —8, 6 —2; N. Mollison beat Collis, 6—l, 6 —2; M’Donuell beat Hannah, 6 —l, 6 —2; Bryan beat J. Hpnry 6 —3, 6 —3; Feathers beat I. Walton 6—4, 6 —3; Maude beat Meldrum 6—2, 6 —3; J: Familton beat Langley 6—4, 6—l. Third Round.—Bryan beat M’Donnell 6—l, 4—6, 6 —3; Feathers beat K. Walton 5—7, 6—3, 6—l; J. Familton beat Maude 7—5, 11—9. Semi-final. —Feathers beat J. Familton 6—4, 6—2. MEN’S HANDICAP SINGLES. First Round. —Meldrum (owe 30 2-0) 9, Walton (owe 30 3-0) 6; Maude (owe 15 5-6) 9, Fraser (owe 3-6) 7; L. Henry (owe 15 2-6) 9, Harper (scr) 4; J. Henry (owe 40) 9, K. Walton (owe 30 3-6) 7; Collis (owe 15 5-6) 9, Spooner (scr) 2; Ross (owe 3-0) 9, Swindicy (owe 15 4-6) 8; Clark (owe 15 3-6) 9, Giffiffin (owe 3-6) 4; Miller (owe 2-0) 9, Robertson (owe 2-6) 8; Byrne )owe 5-0) 9, M‘Kay (owe 15) 0; Langley (owe 15 2-6) 9, M’Gillvray (owe 5-6) 4; Forrest (owe 2-6) 9, Rogers (owe 5-0) 6; Main (owe 15 5-6) 9, Milligan (owe 30 2-6) 1; N. Mollison (owe 40) 9, A. G. Robertson (owe 15) 9. Second Round. —Cumming (owe 15 3-6) 9, Meldrum 7; L. Henry 9, Maude 6; Collis 9, J. Henry 5; Clark 9, Ross 1; Miller 9, Byrne 8: Forrest 9, Langley 8; N. Mollison 9, Main 6; Easton (owe 1-6) 9, Hannah (owe 4-6) 7. Third Round. —Forrest 9, Miller 9; L. Henry 9, Cumming 5; Clark 9, Coins 3; N. Mollison 9, Easton 6. MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES. First Round. —Rogers and Robertson beat Main and Fraser 6—2, 7 —5; Bryan and Gallagher beat Clark and M’Donnell 6 —3, 6—l; Meldrum and Mulligan beat B. B. and J. Walton 6—l, 5—7, 6—l. Second Round.—Bryan and Gallagher beat Rogers and Robertson 6—3, 6—2.

MEN’S HANDICAP DOUBLES. First Round. —Byrne and Giffin (owe 5-6) 9, Meldrum and M’Gillivray (owe 15 3-6) 5; Nichols and Langley (owe 15 3-6) 9, B. B. and J. Walton (owe 2-6) 7; Cumming and Hannah (owe 5-6) 9, Easton and'Robertson (scr) 5; Mulligan and Henry (owe 30 1-6) 9, M Kay Bros, (owe 15 4-6) 6; Mollison Bros, (owe 40) 5; Walton Bros. (40) 7. Second Round. —Nichols and Langley 9, Byrne and Giffin 8. BOYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. First Round.—M’Grath 9, L. Walton 4. Second Round. —J. Walton 9, C. Slater 5; Easton 9, M’Grath 4; L. Miller 9, Hastings 7; Ross 9, Giffin 8. Scmi-final.-J. Walton beat S. Easton, 9—4; L. Miller beat Ross, 9 —6. LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. First Round.—Miss Carson 9, Miss Russell'l; Miss Weavers 9, Mrs Forrest 2; Miss Clare 9, Miss Hall 2; Miss D. Miller 9, Miss B. M’Douall 3; Miss A. Miller 9, Miss Treseder 5; Miss Nichols 9, Miss L. Macpherson 7; Miss N. Macpherson 9, Miss H. Sumpter 6; Mrs Cumming 9, Miss Douglas 1. „ ... Second Round. —Miss Weavers 9, Miss Carson 5; Miss D. Miller 9, Miss Clark 1; Mies N. Macpherson 9, Mrs Cumming 8 ’ LADIES’ HANDICAP SINGLES. First Round.—Miss B. M’Douall (owe 30 1-6), Miss A. Miller (owe 15 4-6) 8; Miss J. Harvey (rec. 2-6) 9, Miss Russell (owe 2-6) 6. Second Round. —Miss Liddle (owe 2-6) 9, Mra Cumming (owe 4-6) 6; Miss N. Slater (rec. 15) 9, Miss N. Macphcrsou (owe 4-6) 7; Miss Nicholl (owe 15) 9, Miss Treseder (owe 5-6) 7; Miss B. M’Douall 9, Miss Hall (owe 15 4-6) 7; Miss H. Sumpter (owe 15 2-6) 9, Miss Harvey 8; Miss Meikle (rec. 2-6) 9, Miss L -Macpherson (owe 2-6); Mrs Forrest (owe 3-6) 9, Miss K. M’Douall (owe 4-6) 3; Miss Carson (owe 2-6) 9, Miss Clark (owe 15 4-6) 3. Third Round. —Miss N. Slater 9, Miss Liddell 8: Miss Nicholls 9, Miss B. M'Douall 8. LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES. First Round. —Misses Nicholls and Sumpter 9, Misses A. Miller and B. M’Douall 8: Misses Macpherson 9, Miss Russell and Mrs Forrest 4; Misses D. Mifier and Rutherford 0, Miss Treseder and Mrs M’Douall 3. Second Round.—Misses Nicolls • and Sumpter 9, Misses Macpherson 8. LADIES’ HANDICAP DOUBLES. First Round—Misses A. Miller and Taylor (owe 5-6) 9, Misses W. Miller and Slater (rec. 4-6) 4; Misses Wylde-Brown and H. Sumpter (owe 15 3-5) 9, Miss B. M’Douall and Mrs M’Douall (owe 30 2-6) 3; Misses Liddell and K. M’Douall (owe 2-6) 9, Mrs Forrest and Miss Douglas (scr) 7. Second Round. —Misses Macpherson (owe 15) 9, Misses Meikle and Harvey (rec. 4-6) 7; Misses Nicolls and Hall (owe 15 4-6) 9, Misses Treseder and Russell (owe 15) 3; Misses WyldeBrown and H.- Sumpter 9, Misses -A. Miller and Taylor 6; Mrs Cumming and Miss Carson 9, Misses Liddell and' K. M’Douall 6. TO-DAY’S PL/AY. ■ The following players are required at the Oamaru courts at 8.30 this morning: —Misses H. Sumpter, Meikle, D. Miller, Rutherford, Carson, A. Miller, C. Nicolls and Mrs Cumming. The remaining players are required by 9 a.m. Any lady out of the ladies’ events is to report at the Awamoa courts. The following are drawn to play at Awamoa at 8.30 a.m.: — Feathers and J. Familton v. Rogers and Robertson; Collis and Maude v. Fraser and Ross; Harper and Forrest v. Henry and Swindley; Main v. N. Mollison; Hannah and Cumming v. Meldum and Mnljigan. No games will be played at Colnmba.as previously intimated.

Waitaki Boys' High 201* School 96* 105 — Westport Technical 91* 95 1991 197 High School . . Marlborough College 1 1 CC c* o o Otago Boys’ High 94 81 — 175 School Christchurch Boys 92 164 High School 72 — Ashburton High School 92 60 — 152 School 92 60 — 152 Southland Boys’ High 88* 148* School 60 — Southland Technical 141 90 51 — Christchurch Technical 103 College 40 63 — Christ’s College .. .. 45 54 — 99