ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21976, 10 June 1933, Page 16

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

(Feom Ouk Special Coebespondent.)

MAJESTIC PICTURES For the matinee this afternoon “ Sunshine Susie ” has been specially held back for the children. To-night Miss Edna May Oliver, James Gleason, Robert Armstrong, Mae Clarke, and Donald Cook are featured in the comedy-mystery, “ The Penguin Pool Murder.” As an hilarious teacher turned sleuth, Miss Oliver helps Gleason, the police inspector, solve the puzzling murder of a broker, whose dead body is found in the penguin’s tank in the New York Aquarium. Mystery pictures as a rule are without a sense of humour, but in this case comedy predominates. CHURCH SERVICES The weekly Christian Science service will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Coquet street, to-morrow at 7 p.m. The subject is “ God, the Preserver of Man.” and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Sunday school will commence at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. D. C. Herron, of Knox Church, Dunedin, will conduct both services in St. Paul’s Church to-morrow. At the morning service there will be a duet by Misses E. Gray and M. Patterson, “ They Shall Hunger No More.” The anthem at the evening service will be “As Pants the Hart," the soloist being Miss D. Wilson. „ „ . . A practical address on Facing the Times ” will be given at the Church of Christ, Eden street, to-morrow evening at 0.30. Mr Garfield Todd will be the speaker. At the morning service the Lord’s Supper will be partaken of, and after the evening there will be a supplementary communion. The Archbishop of Canterbury s call to prayer for the guidance of God. in the World Economic Conference, which begins on Monday, will be responded to in the services in St. Luke’s parish to-mor-row. At St. Luke’s the services will be at 8 (h.c.), 11. and 6.30, with community singing at 8, at which the Rev. J. h. Jack will be the speaker, Mr Tweed the conductor, and Mr J. Armstrong the pianist. The Newborough services will be at 11 (h.c.), at 6.30, and the Totara service at 2.30. The annual meeting of parishioners will be held on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock for the election of churchwardens, vestry, and synodsmen. There will also be supper and musical items.

"MODERN PSYCHOLOGY” The Oamaru W.E.A. gives a cordial invitation the many who are interested in the absorbing subject of “ Modern Psychology” to attend a lecture by Dr Bevan-Brown on, Monday evening. Those who were fortunate enough, to be present at the first lecture by Dr Bevan-Brown were very impressed by big lucid exposition and tactful handling of a difficult subject. The hinterland of the human mind ie as yet almost entirely unexplored, but Dr Bevan-Brown will endeavour to give his audience some idea of the lines upon which science is working to unravel its secrets.

OAMARU ATHEN/EUM The library and reading rooms of the Oamaru Athenaeum have long been regarded as one of the chief amenities of the town, and, with a view to _ making them even more widely appreciated, a sub-committee was recently set up to devise means of so doing. The report or the committee has been received, and will shortly be put into effect. Details are not yet available, but it is understood that an attractive scale of subscriptions has been drawn up, and new and old members will be able to take advantage of the splendid service offered at a minimum of expense. FIRST AID CLASS The first-aid class held by the St. John Ambulance Association will commence on Tuesday next, enrolments being taken at the Ambulance Hall from 7 p.m. • v . ■- LADIES’ HOCKEY Teams for to-day’s games: — Pirata A. —Misses L. Thomson, R, Clare, E. Bedford, E. Malcolm, E. Bedford, J. Tait, K. Weavers, M. Baton, J. Waterreus,,D. Berry, and M. Winslade. Pirata B.—Mieses G. Grocott. J. MTvay, E. Clare, L. Thomson, M. M'Kerrow, A. Bedford, J. Duncan, B. Malcolm, O. Fraser, and J. M'Leod. Pirata C. —Misses 0. Franklin, J. Tait, F. Easton, D. Tait. F. Brain, C. M'Leod, I, Cox, F. Scott, R. Saunders, I, Doran, and .J. Adamson. „ _ , „ Arawa . A. —Misses B. Campbell, A. Sullivan,-B. Symons, O. Campbell, G. Campbell, E. Kidd, G. Fricker, C. Campbell, M. Musket; D. Harper, and H. MurArawa B. —Mieses J. Sutton, M. Shalders, E. Patterson. M. Lee. Molly Shalders, D. Harper, y, Baredefl. E. Aitkenhead. A. Dunlop, C. Campbell; emergen-ciee-LMisses B. Symons,. P. Henderson, and R. Young.

NORTH SCHOOL JUBILEE

There wag a large attendance at the meeting of the Oamaru North School Jubilee Committee to decide on a date for holding the jubilee celebrations. The president (Mr W. Gillies) occupied the chair. After sohie discussion, it was decided to hold the jubilee celebrations during Easter of next year. It was considered that there was too much work to be done to be ready by Labour Day., and the Christmas holidays were deemed unsuitable as so many people left the town on annual vacations then. Miss W. Williams was appointed secretary, the appointment of a joint secretary to be made later on. Mr W. Widdowson was elected treasurer. It was decided to hold a meeting next Thursday night for the purpose of arranging a programme and fixing the charges for the functions. After routine business Had been completed, a great iimount of work was put in on the rolls for the purpose of finding ex-pupils addresses. ' '

OVERSEAS MAILS

Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under: — . Saturday, June 10.—Australian States, via Sydney (per s.s.- Niagara at Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Latefce letters 2.20 p.m. :. . T • Monday, June 12- —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of 'Europe,_ via Cape Horn (per Port Alina from Wellington). Correspondence must be specially addressed. Bv north express at 11.15 a.m. Late-rce letters 11.35 a.m. «, Due London, July 19. Australian States, \South Africa, and the East (per• Wangauella from Wellington), by north express at 11.15 a.m. Late-fec letters 11.35 a.m. , Rarotonga, Tahiti, United States of America, Canada, Mexico. Eastern States of South America, Great Britain, Ireland, and Continent of Europe; also air mail correspondence for United States or America and Canada, via San Iraneisco (per Makura from Wellington) by north express at 11.15 a.m. Late-fec letters 11.35 a.m. Mail due London, July t'. Thursday, June 15.—Australian States, South Africa, and the East (per Marama from Wellington), by north express at 3 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. • | ' INCOMING MAILS. ’. I . (Approximate dates.) ' June 14.—Niagara: English and American, June 16.—Rotorua: 1 English.

OAMARU MARKETS Oats.—The recent spurt in the _A grade oat market has not been maintained, owing principally to the fact that forward sellers for May delivery have now covered 'theii; commitments, and the June portion will not be covered until later on in the month. The North Island is not showing any interest in oats at the latest prices, and, as the principal buyers have been South Island merchants, this would go to prove, that the recent rise has been more or less artificial, created by forward sellers covering their commitments. The fact that A grade oats for May delivery are going into store and not into consumption, will not help to improve the situation, As Oamaru merchants have purchased their seed requirements, they are not keen buyers at the advanced prices. Wheat.—The hardening in the good whole fowl wheat mai’ket has hardly_ been maintained, although prices are still in the vicinity of 3s Cd to 3s CJd, f.0.b., for grade fowl wheat. There is very lutle grade fowl wheat available locally, and any lines which will not grade up to f.a.q. milling standard are being sold at higher rates than fowl wheat prices. There is a good demand from the North Island for undergrade wheat on sample. Seeds. —The markets on the whole are holding up well, particularly the finer grasses, but there is a peculiar absence of demand both for ordinary and certified ryegrass, of which there is a good supply in store awaiting a sale. Cocksfoot has firmed to the extent of Id per lb, but, as merchants covered their supplies at the lower rates, they are not interested in the present market. The recent rains have enabled farmers to plough lea-land in preparation for wheat, etc., and there has been a better demand for seed wheat of late. However, owing to the fact that there has been a big surplus of wheat in the country this season, the demand for seed wheat from merchants has been disappointing. Stock. —As far as private stock sales are concerned the past week has been a very quiet one, and the demand for stock has been very poor. WAITAKI HOCKEY SUB-ASSOCIA-TION

The following is the draw for the first round of the Waitaki Sub-association’s competition, all games to be played on the last-named club’s grounds:— To-day (June 10). —Hydro.A v. Windsor, Hydro B v. Bluebird A, Bluebird B v. Huia. June 17.—Bluebird A y. Hydro A, Huia v. Hydro B, Bluebird. B v. Windsor. - ' June 24. —Hydro A v. Bluebird B, Hydro B v. Windsor, Bluebird A v. Huia. . July I.—Hydro A v. Hydro B, Bluebird A v. Bluebird B, Huia v. Windsor. July B.—Huia v. Hydro A, Bluebird A v. Windsor, Hydro B v. Bluebird B.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Teams for to-day;— Excelsior Juniors. —Omnet, M'lntosh, Harwood, Roundhill, MThtosh, J. Bee, Jones, Irvine, Gillespie, Po, Hunter, Pollock, Thompson. Wisnesky. Excelsior Third Grade. —Grocott, Wil«ton, Forbes, M'Kay, Bee, Berry, Barnes, Faria, Dick, Brosnahan, Tempero, Yalk, M'Pherson, Middlemass, - Stevenson, Campbell, Harle, Goodall, Rudduck. Southern. —Forbes, Daniells, J. Cooper, Matheson, Henderson, Dalgety, A. Wilson, W. Wilson, Cayford, Rapson (2), Minty, Duncan, Williamson, Jones, emergencies, T. Cox and Barnett. Maheno Juniors. —Campbell (2), Johnston (3), Herron, Jones, M'Gregor, Grigg, Cameron, Oldham, Byres, Waites, Muldrew, Robertson, M‘Leod, M'Farlane. Awakino. —Couper, Fennessy, Spillane, Walker, Lilburne, Spillane, Ilea, W, Loper, J. Clark, Hutchison, Hannifin, Ross, C. Yeitch, Leathern, Williams. Kurow. —W. Robinson, T. M'Kinnon, A. Smith, R. Smith, R. Ryan. J. Collins, T. Bain, F. Nye, G. Blunden, A. O’Reilly, M. Chilton, L. Bain, F. Garty, S. Neal, T. Sanders: emergencies—C. Munro, R. Neal, D. Grover, D. Russell, S, Robinson, S. Ross.

HAMPDEN NOTES

A "bring and buy” sale in aid of the Hampden Presbyterian Church was held in the public hall. There was a large attendance of visitors both in the afternoon and evening. The ladies in charge of the various stalls were as follow: Drapery, Mesdamea W. H. Murcott and C. Woodley; Girls’ Auxiliary stall, Jdisses Harkness, M. Murcott, and M. Woodley; surprise packets, Mrs J. R- Douglas; kitchen stall, Mesdames Watt, Lester, and Hetherington; sweets stall, Misses Dodd and Dunbar; produce stall, Mr G. Geddes;, bran dip, Misses Lester and Douglas; flower stall. Misses M. Ander-, son and M. Familton; tea rooms, Mesdames D. «J. Ross, O. C. Austicg, and R. Milne. The winners of the various competitions were as follows: Weight of cake, Mrs H. J* Ross and Mrs J# Aitche--son (equal) 1; weight of sheep, Mr A. Gould 1, Miss M. Rosai 2, Mrs W. Cameron 3; nail driving, Mies W. Watson; shooting, first competition, Mr T. Gibson; second ‘competition, Mr O. Gould; third competition, Mr W. Ford. Final arrangements have been made tor the establishment of a miniature rifle range at Hampden, and tbfe onicial opening will place next Wednesday.

NGAPARA DOG TRIALS

The first day of the Ngapara Colhe Dog Club’s trials commenced on the property of Mr R. Fincham in beautiful weather. There was a good attendance of the public, quite a number arriving from Oamaru later in the afternoon. The work of the dogs was up to the usual high standard, and entries in the Maiden and Open Heading numbered 38. This was to the entire satisfaction of the officials of the club, who carried out their duties without a hitch or loss of time, under the president (Mr A. Henderson), who had the arrangements well in hand for the success of the first day. Competitors were present from Omarama, Hakataramea, Kurow, Kyeburn, Ranfurly, Palmerston, Totara, and Oamaru, including one of the oldest veterans of dog trials, Mr J. B. Purdue, of Nightcaps. Mr John Anderson and son arrived from Christchurch in good time, after competing at Culverden the previous day. Results: — MAIDEN HEADING.

Mr A. M'Kenzie’s (Table Top, Hakataramea) Tara Mac, 41 points, 1; Mr A. F, Ruddenklau’s (Southland) Gyp, 364 points, 2; Mr J. W. Trotter’s (Kurow) Wind, 35 points, 3. Tara Mac cast on right, ran out freely on good line until sighting sheep. Came in, and made a running head in Imin 15sec. Lifted quietly and pulled on good line to foot of hill. A little fast on flat, yarded in 6min 13sec. Gyp cast on right, went out freely, but made a running head in Imin 30sec. Lifted a little rashly, then pulled on good line to pen. Split sheep at pen, and yarded in 7min 54sec. Wind cast on right, but had to be recast several times; beaded in Imin 55sec. Pulled too fast, let sheep round yard several times; yarded in Omin 57scc. OPEN HEADING. Mr C. Smith's (Oamaru) Chance, 44 points, I; Mr J. Anderson’s (Bog Roy) Toby Again, 42 points, 2; Mr A. M'Kenzie’s Mac, 41 points, 3; Mr W, Aubrey's (Georgetown) Moss, 40 points, 4. Chance cast on right, went out freely on good line, making a good head. Lifted quietly and pulled steadily on fairly good line to yards, making a fairly good yard in 7min 20scc. ; Toby Again cast on right, went out freely, making a fair head in Imin 30see. Lifted quietly, pulling rather fast on good line to flat, lot sheep to right before reaching pen. Work at yards fair, yarded in smiu 59sec. Tara Mac —Same at Maiden Heading. Moss cast on right, ran out freely, making a wide head in Imin 33sec. Lift a little slack, allowed sheep to drift of line in basin, then pulled well to pen, making a good yard in 7min 30sec. SHEEP-GUESSING (LIVE WEIGHT). Men’s Prize.—Mr A. Westlake (Ngapara), correct weight 108 Jib, 1; Mr Stewart Cameron (Oamaru), 1091 b, 2. Ladies’ Prize.—Mies Ellen Henderson (Tapui), HOJlb, 1.

CHAIN STEPPING. (Correct distance: 30yds 2ft 9in.) Men’s Prize.—Mr H. Bailey (Oamaru), 31yds lin, 1; Mr D. M'Gimpsey (Hakataramea), 30yds 2ft Sin, 2, Ladies’ Prize.—Miss L. Bews (Ngapara), 30yds 2ft 9Jin, 1: Miss J. P. M'Gimpsey (Hakataramea), 30yds Ift llin, 2. The were continued yesterday, there being a further good attendance of the public. Good work was seen in the Long Pull, for which there were 23 entries. Results:— LONG PULL.

Mr C. Smith’s Chance, 43 points, 1; Mr John Anderson’s Toby Again, 42 points, 2; Mr C. Smith’s Moss, 41 points, 3; Mr W. Aubrey’s Miss, 40 points, 4. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION The monthly meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon. Mr J. Tisdall (president) occupied the chair. Accounts totalling £lO 15a 8d were passed for payment. The president reported on the Dunedin conference in reference to the formation of a South Island association, delegates deciding to refer the matter to the various associations for consideration, to be brought up again at the conference nest year. Other matters discussed were the questions of licensing side shows and uniform charges, railway services, judges’ expenses, and show dates, which were fixed as follows: —Timaru, October 23 and 26; Ashburton, November 2; Canterbury, November 9 and 10; Waimate, November 14; Oamaru, November 10 and 17; Taieri, November 18; Otago, November 21 and 22.

Mr John Trotter wrote tendering his resignation as a member of the committee owing to the many calls on his time, which prevented his attending meetings.— It was unanimously decided to request Mr Trotter to reconsider his resignation. Advice was received from the Clutha Association of its show dates, November 23 and 24. The Ayrshire Breeders’ Association advised that the championships had been allotted to the North Otago show, 1933. — Received. The North Otago Rugby Union wrote requesting the association to provide a supply of gravel to fill in depressions around the pavilion.—The request was granted. Messrs J. A. C. M'Kenzie and Ken Austin were elected members of the association. The remits to be discussed at the annual conference were considered, the following being approved:—“That the press be asked to give full publicity to the results of A. and P. shows throughout the Dominion, in the interests of snows in particular and for the benefit of agriculture in general “ That no importation of stock to New Zealand should be allowed from any country where foot-and-mouth disease has been known to exist at any time during a period of two years preceding the date of such proposed importation.” November 16 and 17 were the dates confirmed for the annual show.

The following committees, with the president, vice-president, and treasurer as exofficio members, were appointed _ Finance. Advertising and Printing.—• Messrs W. Macdonald. J. R. Gilchrist, T. S. Little, W. Doig, R. B, Meek, D. Rodger, J. Simpson, E. S. Brewster, C. Don, and J, Macpherson. Grounds. —Messrs C. J. Cowan, J. R. Gilchrist, P. W. Borrie, C. Don, W. Macdonald, R. B. Meek, W. Cameron, W, Doig, and J. Simpson. Refreshments and Entertaining.—Messrs G. Bruce, R. Fincham, C. Don, T. S. Little, and D. Rodger. Revision of Rules. —Messrs G. Bruce, J. Simpson, T. S. Little, and D. Cant. Schedule. —Messrs C. J. Cowan, S. Gillies, J. Trotter, J. R. Gilchrist, T. S. Little, P. W. Borrie, J. Wylie, W. Macdonald, T. Portis. G. Simpson, W. Aubrey, A. H. Copland, E. S. Brewster, D. Cant, and H. J. Andrew. Railway Arrangements.—Messrs G. Simpson, R, Fincham, G. Don, R. B. Meek, J. M. Smith, T. S. Little, and J. Simpson. ■ Draught Horses.—Messrs C. Don, P. W. Borrie, J. M. Smith, J. R. Gilchrist, R. Fincham, and W. R. Macauley. Light Horses. —Messrs W. Aubrey, W, Cameron, D. Cant, J. Trotter, G. Bruce, and G. Stumbles. Sheep.—Messrs J. R. Gilchrist, T. S. Little. G. Simpson, W. Cameron, W. Macdonald, J. Trotter, J, Simpson, and H. J. Andrew. Cattle. —Messrs E. S. Brewster, C. J. Cowan, S. Gillies, D. Rodger, T. Portis, and A. H. Copland. Produce, Seeds, and Home Industries.; — Messrs P. W. Borrie, G. Bruce, J. WJlie, R. Fincham, and E. S. Brewster. Dog Trials.—Messrs J. Trotter, W. Macdonald, J. R, Gilchrist, G. Bruce, R. Fincham, W. Aubrey, and W. Macauley..

WESLEY CHURCH

There was a fair attendance at the monthly meeting of the M.W.M.U., presided over by Mrs Jack, who extended a cordial welcome to Mrs Neal, of Wanganui. Mrs Genge was appointed missionary letter-writer for the month, and Mrs Mackie visitor to the- sick. _ Mrs Jack was nominated as representative to synod.. The Dominion president’s interesting letter was read, and a resume of the executive’s work was considered. Mrs Jack gave a very interesting talk concerning her home mission experience at Havelock, and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks.

WAITAKI GIRLS* HIGH SCHOOL

Miss V. Curnow, who has been appointed to a position in the intermediate department of the Otahuhu Technical School, was bidden farewell yesterday by the pupils and etftff of the Waitaki Girls High School. At morning assembly the principal (Miss J. B. Wilson) referred to Miss Curnow’s long association with the school, and wished her success in her new sphere. The head prefect (Mies Alice Miller), on behalf of the girls, presented a set of books to Miss Curnow, and expressed the good wishes of the girls and their appreciation of Mies Curnow's services. The etaff entertained Miss Curnow at afternoon tea, when a presentation of books was made. . The vacancy on the staff of the Waitaki Girls’ High School has been filled by the appointment of Misg Audrey Naumann, M.A. Mies Naumann was formerly a pupil of Wanganui College, where she was dux in 1928. She gained her A.T.C.L. in 1927, and she has had valuable experience in all kinds of school music. She has also been specially trained in modern physical culture. Miss Naumann will take up her duties at the school on Monday.

PUKEURI FREEZING WORKS

The Pukeuri Freezing Works will cease operations for the season to-day, and, though the actual figures are not yet available, it is understood that the total killings this season are slightly in excess of those last year, this season being a very successful one and establishing a new record. BOXING TOURNAMENT The Oamaru Amateur Boxing Association is staging in the Opera House on Thursday next what should be one of the best amateur tournaments ever seen in Oamaru. Boys will be competing from Milburn, Palmerston, Macraes, Morvcn, Hydro, aud Oamaru. M. O'Connell (Macraes). a great favourite with Oamaru patrons, is now a middle-weight, and will meet J. Farmer (Morven), formerly of Southland. O’Counell has had easy victories for the most part, and this time he should he fully extended by Farmer, who has a great reputation in the south. R. Decide, needless to say, is a relation of Archie and Johunic of that ilk, and the name alone is sufficient to attract a large crowd to see the bout against J. Ramsay, who is in A. E. Nainsmith’s school at the Hydro. J. Buckley, who boxed D. Eddington at the last tournament. is now at the Hydro in the same school, and is in training with a view to showing that his last effort was not his

best. The remaining bouts should be full of interest, amongst the novices. WAITAKI HALL TRUST A large number of residents attended the euchre tournament and dance held by the Waitaki Hall Trust, the winners being Mrs F. Logan 1 and Mrs J. Hollamny 2, and Mr W. M'Cullocb 1 and Mr J. M'Culloch 2. Mr R. Searle was the winner of a special third prize for men. TOKARAHI CONCERT PARTY A concert by the Tokarahi concert party followed by a dance will be held in the Otekaike Hall on Friday, June 23.