NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21948, 9 May 1933, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO.

(Feci* On* Spxcui Cobmbpohdznt.]

; MAJESTIC PICTURES To-night and on Wednesday ■ the Majestic la showing a great English success, which' was at first a stage play, and then a 'screen drama. It is " The Calendar," Edgar Wallace's story of the turf, which Gainsborough-British Lion have made into a particularly attractive film. Edgar Wallace's knowledge of the turf has enabled him to write a story that lives on the screen. Its people are real people, and' patrons are assured of excellent entertainment. In "The Calendar" Herbert Marshall and Edna Best give - polished performances as the hero and heroine, and they are wonderfully supported by an exceptional cast of English, players, including Gordon Harker, Anne Grey, Nigel Bruce, Allan Aynes-. worth, and Alfred Drayton. Altogether, "The Calendar"—an Edgar Wallace racing drama—is as fine a picture as anyone jcould wish to. see. The supporting programme, which commences at 7.45, is also all British. '.'■'■', V MAORI ENTERTAINMENT Another delightful l entertainment was given in the Opera House last night by the Rev. A. J. Seamer's Maori Choir, comprised of representatives from all ?arts of New Zealand and the Chatham slands. There was a large crowd, who appreciated the novel and varied programme presented. The personnel of the party was as follows:—Sister Bopata (Banks Peninsula), in charge of the party, Airini Wereta (Chatham Islands). Rangipika Karamaina (King Country). Raiha Pihama (Waikato), Mereana Wi Kaitaia (North , Auckland), Hone Weret (Manawatu)/ Te Mira- Tuteao (Raglan), Hepara Tainui (Canterbury), Hohepa Tutawhaio (Southland). The following was the programme, which opened •with the usual karagas and waiatas: —Ninety-fifth Psalm, in Maori; 121st Psalm, in English; " Kupe'Waiata " and "Our Fathers Crossed the Ocean"— traditional canoe poi dance; three concerted items: "E Pari Ra"; ancient poi dance of greeting; solo, "Tangi," Hone Wereta; double poi dance; guitar solo, Hone Wereta; solo, "Waiata Poi," Arini Wereta; Ancient Waiata, Te Aira Tuteao; medley concerted items in Maori and English; single poi dance; s6Io,"Ka Mate," JKohepa Tutawhiao; "Maoris at Home," instrumental vocal items and stone age games; quartet, "Hinemoa"; Maori haka; long stringed poi dance .and solo poi dance, by Rangipeka Karamaina; quartet. All the items were well received, and the concert by these talented Maori entertainers will be repeated at Kakanui and Enfield. , DUNTROON,, SALE A special entry on account of Mr T. R. Dennison (Otekaike) has been received for the Duntroon to-inorrow, when a. five-year-old gelding and a three-year-old gelding will be offered for sale. . MOTOR COLLISION \A. collision occurred about. 12.35 o'clock on Sunday afternoon between a motor car driven by Mr David Whitakety who was proceeding along Wansbeck street, and acar driven by Mr Stanley Hall, who was coming out of Lune street. Although the care suffered some damage, no serious injury was received by the occupants of either vehicle. '•' ' ■ '■'- '.'■■''. LADIES' GOLF The following were the best cards returned in the match held by the Ladies' Golf Club at'the Awamoa links Barclay, 107—30—77; Mrs M'Beath, 97 20—77; Mrs Meek, 103—26—77; Mrs Cook, 98—21—77. The winner will be the lowest net scorer in the replay: INJURY TO ARM Mr G. Murray (Papakaio), who was admitted to the Oamaru Public Hospital suffering from a severely cut arm, which he received at the Pukeuri. Freeiing Works, is making steady: progress towards recovery. Mr Murray had been granted a transfer from the Tokarahi Football Club to Old Boys, but it appears that he will be unable to play again this season.

ACTIVITIES THE DISTRICT.

RUGBY; FOOTBALL The following is the draw for the remaining matches. of the first round of the Waitaki Rugby Sub-union's competition (the home team being mentioned first) : May 13—Kurow y. Tckarahi; Ngapara v. Awakino; Georgetown y. Duntroon. • May 20.—Ngapara v. Georgetown; Tokarahi v. Awakino; Duntroon v. Kurow. - v; '-"' May 27.—Kurow v. Georgetown; Awakino v. Duntroon; Tokarahi v. Ngapara. June 10.—Georgetown v. Tokarahi; Awakino v. Kurow; Duntroon v. Ngapara. CYCLIST INJURED While cycling along the Totara-Oamaru road a youth named George Davis, aged 16 years, of TotaTa, suffered injuries necessitating his removal to the Oamaru Public Hospital, when the front forks of his bicycle broke. The injured lad is making a good recovery:' RELIEF WORKS The following work was carried out by the local bodies under scheme No. 5 during last week; —Oamaru Borough Council: Town maintenance, 13 men, £l6 17s 6d; filling'trucks at Harbour Board's quarry, 8 men, £l2;,stripping at quarry, 15 men, £25 ss; South Oamaru road, 8 men, £ls ss; Hospital. Hill. road formation, 28 men, £34 6s 3d; waterworks, 3 men, £4 15s; cleaning out water race, 1; man, £2! Gardens and Reserves Department: Gleaning and improvements, 33 men, £4B 17s 6d. Friendly Bay Society: Improvement at foreshore, 4 men, £5 6s 3d. Marine Parade Society: Formation of track, 6 men, £7 13s 9d. - LADIES' TRAMPING CLUB The conditions were good for,the weekly tramp held by the Oamaru Ladies' Tramping Club, 26 members starting off from the power-house. ' The party went through the Gardens, and continued along Chelmer street and then on to the Ardgowan homestead. After partaking of a very enjoyable afternoon tea the tramp wa'g resumed, . the members passing through Weston and Waiareka, and then down Severn street to the town. There have been very good musters at all the tramps held so far this season, and Saturday's number exceeded those of the previous weeks. OAMARU BOXING. ASSOCIATION There was' a good attendance of members at a meeting of the Oamaru Boxing Association' held in . Mr D. Wright's rooms'. Accounts amounting to £1 7s 6d were passed for payment. The various officials were elected for the tournament on Thursday, and. it was reported that the. arrangements were well m hand. A silver cup was received from Mr T. Garstang for the winner'of the welter class at Thursday night's tourney, and a, further cup from Mr Woodbam for an a'ma-: teur .tournament'vto be held later. The president (Mr 0.R., Wise) expressed bis pleasure that there were men in Oamaru who were so keenly interested in boxing that they presented cups and trophies' to the association.' ■ W.C.T.U. The monthly meeting, of the Women's' Christian Temperance Union was held yesterday afternoon in the Wesley Hall. The president (Miss' Smyth) occupied the chair'and opened the meeting by a .Scripture reading from Philippians, chapter 4. The resignation of Mrs Don from the executive was received with regret, and sympathy was expressed with her in her illness., The syllabus drawn up by the General was approved by members. It was decided to-supply a' free copy of the White Ribbon to the women's rest room." It .was resolved: that an endeavour should be made' to increase the membership of the union. The president extended'a welcome--to Mrs J. F:' Jack. : After ,a.:number of resolutions' passed at the annual conference had been discussed and approved, a very enjoyable afternoon tea was provided, and the singing of the doxology closed the meeting. '

UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE At the weekly meeting of the Unemployment Committee held yetserday morning the retiring chairman (Mr J. M. Forrester) was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for his services and the amount of work he had done in connection with unemployment throughout North Otago. The Mayor (Mr M. F. Cooney) will automatically fill the position- as chairman. The following applications from North Otago .farmers for unemployed workers under scheme No. 4a were approved:—Kakanui,, one man, wages 10s per week; Hampden, one man, 5s per week; Hillgrove, two men, 5s per week each; Waitaki, one man, 5s per week; Blackpoiiit, one man, 10s per week; Papakaio, one man, 5s per week. It was reported that at the end of the previous week there were 352 registered unemployed. Since then 36 new applications were received, three were engaged at the public works, three sent to camp, 11 received employment, and 13 names were removed, leaving a total of 358 at the end of last week. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH Community singing was again commenced at St. Luke's Hall, there being a large congregation present. Mr H. Williamson was the conductor, Mr F. C. Burry pianist, and the Rev. A. W- C. Stace delivered an appropriate address. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The president (Mr D. Williams), who occupied the chair at the annual meetiug of the Railway Miniature Rifle Club, congratulated members on the progress made, and referred to the satisfactory financial position of the club. Members, he added, had done excellent work in preparing the new range. The report and balance sheet were adopted. ' The officers for the ensuing season are as follows: —Patrons, Messrs P. Morey and A. BJoch;. president, Mr D. Williams; vice-presidents—Messrs F. Waterworth, W. Blackie; T. Harwood, J. Patterson, D. Watt, P. M'Kellar, J. Scott, W. Kennedy, W. H. Budd, : E. Cuzens, J. M. Robertson, W.' Brown, J. Murray,' and A. Cumming, sen.; secretaries, Messrs C. Andrews and G. Brightwell; treasurers, Messrs P. Fellows and J. Watkins; auditors, Messrs R. Laurie and T. Harwood; association representatives, Messrs C. Andrew and A. Brown; Executive Committee —Messrs A. Brown, R. J. Wilson, W. Woodall, J. M'Kay, A. Cumming, and G. Ward; club captain, Mrs G. Brightwell; coaches —Messrs A. Brown, C. Andrews, R. J. Wilson, and G. Brightwell; selectors—Messrs D. Williams, R. J. Wilson, and A. Brown; score recorder, Mr A. Brown; armourer, Mr R. J. Wilson. Votes of thanks were accorded to the secretary and Messrs Brown and A.. Cumming for services rendered" in: building the new range. "'"' ' '■' . ......

NORTH OTAGO RUGBY UNION The weekly meeting of the North Otago Rugby Union was held last night. The president (Mr H. E. Wedde) occupied the chair. ' • The following transfers were granted:— C. Ryan, Marist (Waimate) to Athletic; M. Wisnesky, Pirates' (Invercargill) to Excelsior. The New Zealand: Union forwarded copies of the annual report and balance sheet. —Received. : ,

. The following regradings were granted:. —J. and I. Johnston, D. Sinclair, and C. Grigg, Maheno , Senior to Junior; A. Fraser and R, Familton, Excelsior Senior to Junior; B. Brosnan, A. Tempero, R. Stevenson, and G. Forbes, Excelsior Junior to Third Grade.

' The groundsman's report was received. A. J. Crawford wrote suggesting the employment of ball boys.at matches.—Received. ;.',•:

'The Old Boys' Clubhand; the Waitaki High School Old Boys' Association wrote asking the union to postpone all matches on Saturday next, the date of the commencement of the Waitaki; jubilee celebrations.—The request was granted. The Management Committee decided to write to the rector congratulating the Waitaki Boys' High,School on its fiftieth anniversary, and expressing appreciation of the wprlc of Waitaki in promoting the welfare of Rugby in North Otago. • The Southern Club (Kakanui) wrote requesting home matches at Kakanui, and stating that the club'colours were blue and white.—-The • request was ; 'declined. The club is to be informed that an endeavour will be made to play one match at Kakanui*.

"The Marlborough Union advised that it had been decided to send a team on a southern tour, commencing on August 1 with a match against North Otago at OamaTu. —Referred to the delegate to the conference to confirm.. •:

It was decided to write: a letter to Mr Q. Murray sympathising with him in his 'serious accident, and to Mr L. V. Bryant expressing appreciation-,of his services to Rugby in North Otago as a referee for a number of seasons past. It was decided to hold a seven-a-side tournament on June 3, and the necessary committees were appointed to organise the tournament. The closing of entries was fixed for Saturday, May 27, at noon. Mr J. Palmer, . delegate for Waitaki Sub-union, placed a request before the Union for fixing the boundary from the Papakaio Schoolhouse through Pig Island Creek' to the Kakanui River.—Messrs Mays and Palmer were appointed a subcommittee to ascertain the effect of the boundary suggested and report to the next meeting. It was decided to circularise clubs requesting that senior teams should be in readiness to take the field as soon as the Junior Grade matches on the Oval were finished.

BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY The annual meeting of the, Oaraaru Beautifying Society was. held last night. The-president (Dr A. Douglas) occupied the chair. „ . The annual report stated that flowering cherry trees had been planted on both sides of Wansbeck street from Wharfe street to Ure street. The results of planting selected trees of tall growth had been excellent. A large number of native shrubs had been planted in Dee street b«tween Reed and Aln streets. A deputation had waited on the Borough Council to discuss the'care and maintenance of street trees. Of 156 replacements, required, 50 had been given by the society, as well as a grant of £lO. A complete scheme of replacement had been earned out by Mr G. W. Lee and his staff, and bad made a striking change to the appearance of the town. The society had again to deplore the annual toll of trees and appealed to citizens to-guard their own property and report injury to trees to J. Tait (the curator). The society s leasehold properties near the railway in Severn street presented a good appearance. Native beeches had been planted between the Drill Hall and the Fire Station. The society's operations had again provided work for unemployed men. Thanks were due to Mr Lee (the acting-curator), the. Borough Council, to many subscribers for i»««f> nnd to the honorary secretary (Mr D. V. G. Smith). Moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet (which showed the funds of the society to be in a satisfactory position), Dr Douglas stated that the society had every reason to be encouraged by the respont, from the public which showed a large section of the residents to be in support of the society's work. It was a time to lift the minds of the people and to contemplate the securing of a beautiful environment. The work of the society was creatine assets in the town. The president paid a tribute to the private gardens of the town and said that a large part of the reputation of the beauties of Oamaru accrued from the zest of the amateur gardeners. The response from the public for voluntary subscriptions had been very gratifying, arid this year the support promised to be equal to that of last year. The operations of the society had given work to men of a gratifying nature. 'Mr R. Milligan seconded the motion, and the report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Dr A. Douglas; vicepresidents— Miss Reid, Mcsdames J. M Forrester, A. Smith Morton, Dr Orbell. Messrs R. Milligan and P. Freebury; com-

mittee—Misses Miller and Maude, Mesdames W. P. Reid, Macaulay, Douglas, M'Quin, Milligan, and Tait, Messrs J. Robertson, G. Mitchell, C. Church, H. Day, H. L. Familton, F. W. Humphries, A. G. Robertson, N. H. Colquhoun, J. H. Main, H. Treseder, and R. L. Banks; hon. secretary, Mr D. V. M. Smith; hon. auditor, Mr W. J. Davies. It was agreed to assist in beautifying the Marine parade and Bushy beach, and the president was authorised to spend up to £lO in trees and shrubs.

Dr Douglas stated that a large amount had been spent in beautifying the approach to the town from the south, and he considered the next work of the society should be the planting of the Main North road. It was decided to ask the Borough Council for permission to plant the west side of Thames highway from Orwell street to Forth street in cherry trees. Mr G. Mitchell brought up the question of a continuation of the central avenue of trees from Dec street north. He moved that the council be approached for the necessary permission.—Mr J. Robertson, seconding the motion, stated that if shops continued to be built the trees would have to come out. He considered it was advisable to do the work as soon as possible.—After a very full discussion, it .was decided to desist from the proposal in the meantime.

PERSONAL At the annual meeting of the Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club last night a motion of condolence was carried in the usual manner with Mr J. Beardsmore in the death of his father. Queen's Hotel.—Mr R. R. Gour (Wellington), Mr and Mr s Bates (Nelson), Mr and Mrs J. Fox, Mrs C. Reid Miss Bone (Christchurch), Mr R. Watson (Timaru), Mr A. Haig, Mr G. F. Dunne, Mr D. Golightly, Mr C. Mathews, Mr D. Murie (Dunedin), Mr A. E. Atkins, Mr D. G. Grant (Gore), Mr Flockton (Auckland), OAMARU MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB The annual meeting of the Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club was held last night, Mr T. Kennedy presiding over a good attendance of members. The president reported that the membership last season was 34, and the attendances at the weekly practices were very satisfactory. The new range had proved a great asset to the club, and thanks were due* to those members who had spent much of their time in preparing the new site. Mr Kennedy thanked all members for the support afforded the club last year, and said he hoped the ensuing season would be a successful one. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The • following officers were elected: — Patron. Mr J. M. Forrester; president, Mr T. Kennedy; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Robertson and E Pile; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Dunn; handicapper, Mr H. Koppert; scrutineers—Messrs W. Gemmell, T. Kennedy, and. H. Koppert; auditor, Mr Maude; Selection Committee — Messrs E Swinard, J. Leslie, and J. Nimmo; delegates to the North Otago Association —Messrs E. Pile and H. Koppert; committee—Messrs W. Munro, I. Swiuard, J. Nimmo, A. North, W. Gemmell, 0. Glynn, and E. Sinclair; press reporter, Mr H. Koppert; coaches—Messrs J. Leslie, T. Kennedy,'; and H. Koppert. It was decided that the sucscription fees be 6s for seniors and 4s for juniors.