NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21979, 14 June 1933, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT. ,

(Feom Ohb Special Correspondent.)

PRESBYTERY OF OAMARU The monthly meeting of the Presbytery of Oamaru was held in St. Paul’s Church yesterday morning, the moderator (the Rev. W. Maclean) presiding over a good attendance. An elder’s commission was leceived in favour of Mr A. MTntosh, of Totara. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr R. Jenkins in his sad bereavement. A letter was received from the clerk of the synod in reference to certain matters to be dealt with at the forthcoming synod meeting. Correspondence was received from the home mission superintendent and the clerk of the assembly anent home mission regulations, and also from the Home Mission Committee notifying that the grant for Hampden was reduced, and that no grant would be made for Waiareka and Dunback. it was resolved to protest against the dropping of the grant for Dunback, and to renew the application for a grant of £2O. At this stage the Rev. Mr Darkness took the chair to enable the Rev. W. Maclean to bring forward the resignation of the Rev. J. G. Adams from the charge of Waiareka. The clerk read a letter from the Rev. Mr Adams intimating that on account of ill-health he was compelled to relinquish the charge. Mr Maclean stated that he had met the congregation, and read a minute that was passed by them. Messrs M Culloen, Little, and Hamilton were heard, and each expressed regret that the Rev. Mr Adams had found it necessary to resign. Several ministers also spoke of the good work done by Mr Adams, and the resignation was accepted with regret. The Rev. Air Maclean was appointed interim-moderator. Mr Adams briefly addressed the presbytery, and thanked all for their kindly words and remarks in reference to the work done by Mrs Adams. In resuming the chair the Rev. Mr Maclean thanked the commission Horn V\ aiareka for its attendance. The Revs. A. B Kilroy. H. T. Blair. J. T. V. Steele, W. Maclean, and_ W. W. French were appointed, a committee to go into into the question of grants, etc., the lastnamed being appointed convener. Mr Maclean was appointed a representative on the Advisory Board. Mr Steele (Students’ Committee) handed in a satisfactory report of Mr W. Laney, and a presbyterial certificate was granted accordingly. Various accounts in connection with church rally month were passed for payment. Mr W. French handed m a verv satisfactory report of the visitation to Weston-Totara, this being received. A suitable finding was passed, Mr French to deliver a finding at a convenient date. The visitation to \v axareka was indefinitely postponed. Mr W. Maclean was unanimously nominated as moderator-elect for the synod- , n ° l l arrangements were left hi the hands ox a small committee. Reports were made concerning the recent combined meeting held in St. Luke’s 'Church Messrs French, Nordmeyer, and Harkness referred to the splendid gathering of officebearers • representing all parts of the presbytery held recently at Columba Hall. It was decided that at a convenient time arrangements should be made for another such gathering.

FARM SCHOOL

Mr A. W. Woodward (provincial secretary of the North Otago Farmers Union) has received advice from the Otago Provincial Council that arrangements can be made to include five boys from North Otago, who will require to find their own accommodation, to attend the farm school at Dunedin next week. The full itinerary for the week s instruction to voung farmers was published in Tuesday’s Otago Daily Times.

WAITAKI HYDRO

Whilst playing Rugby on Saturday against Awakino, W. Rollmson, full-back for Kurow, broke a small bone in the lev through colliding with an opponent. Rollinson is one of the outstanding fullbacks, in the country competition, and he will be greatly missed by his team in the remaining matches. . . . , Mr C. Mayston has been appointed coach, and sole-selector fpr the Waitaki Hydro Hockey Club. ' •

LADIES’ HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS 1 Seniors.,')'

NGAPASA DOG TRIALS Ideal weather conditions prevailed throughout the trials held by the Ngapara Collie Dog Club. There were 36 entries in the Maiden and Open Huntaway, and 23 entries in the Open Huntaway in Class 4. The work in the latter class was exceptionally good. The following are further results: — CLASS 3 MAIDEN AND OPEN HUNTAWAY. Open.—Mr C. M'Erlane’s (Ranfurly) Dick, 45 pdints, 1; Mr D. Sutherland’s (Macraes) Mac, 44 points, 2; Mr W. Somerville’s (Livingstone), 43 points, 3; Mr C. Smith’s Joe, 40 points, 4. Maiden. —Mr E. Dunstan’s (Hakataramea) Dob, 32 points, 1; Mr W. Aubrey’s (Georgetown) Toss,. 31 points, 2; Mr W. Gibson’s (Peebles) Jute, 30 points, 3; Mr D. Munro’s (Palmerston) Tweed, 27 points, 4. CLASS 4 OPEN HUNTAWAY. Mr J. Anderson’s Flag, 46 points, 1 1; Mr C. M'Erlane’s Romp, 45 points, 2; Mr A. Henderson’s Dan, 44 points, 3; Mr G M'Aughtrie’s Black, 43J points, 4. SHEEP GUESSING (SECOND DAY).

Men. Mr J. M'Kenzie (Ngapara), 86A1b, and Mr T. M'Cone (Ngapara), 8741 b (equal) I.' Correct weight, 871 b. Ladies.—Miss Enda Cant (Tapui), 8741 b, 1. CHAIN STEPPING.

Men.—Mr. D. Cant, correct distance 26yds Ift 4in, 1; Mr T. M'Cone, 2. Ladies.—Miss Ellen Henderson, 26yds 2ft 9in. 1; Mrs T. M'Cone, 27yds 6in, 2. The Corrigal Cup was won outright by Mr C. Smith, of Oamaru, with Chance, this dog having won this cup three years in succession.

■ 1 The Mustering Cu'p was won by Mr W E. Aubrey’s Moss. Boss, and Dick.

At the conclusion of the trials the president (Mr A, Henderson), on behalf of the Collie Club, thanked Mr and Mrs Fincham for the use of their property, the members of the Ladies’ Guild for catering. Mr A. Elliott for the manner in which he had carried out his duties as judge, the public for its support, the competitors, and the Working Committee. W.E.A. LECTURE At the W.E.A. Class the first part of the lecture was a further explanation and elucidation of the Freudian theories. In particular the Oedipus complex was discussed as being in many ways the most important feature in psycho-analysis, in elementary terms this complex had to clo with the emotional relations between child and parent. Some of its aspects were possibly not pleasant, but there was abundant evidence in favour of trends contentions, though people were not necessarily bound to agree with him entirely.

Jealousy and rivalry between brothers and sisters naturally found an appropriate place for discussion; much emotional experience were often the breeding ground for future psychological distress and illness. The significance of repression and its consequences were then briefly referred to, and it was pointed out that as repression is almost universal, most people suffer ns a result, some to a negligible degree, others more gravely. One of the conditions of a happy life was that the instincts —aggression, hunger, sex, etc. —should be freely recognised and accepted, for in this way alone can they be satisfactorily controlled. If one tried to crush an instinct, that instinct might become a destructive force that might crush the individual. The doctrine of the unconscious mind was dimcult to grasp, but it was essential to tne understanding of modern psychology, it must be realised that persons often tended to rationalise their motives —that' is, they persuade themselves and others that they are actuated by worthy motives, when, in (act, they mav he actuated by quite a different' one that may be humiliating to tliqir self-esteem. Such motives were unconscious. Instances were given of the occurrence of motives of this kind as illustrating the fact that much of life’s purpose might he hidden in an unconscious mind. A few words were said on the significance of the sexual instinct and in defence of the attitude of psychology in this matter. This led to some brief suggestions as to how to avoid the dangers of the Oedipus complex. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club held a shoot Tor a trophy presented by the Mayor (Mr M. F* Cooney), and in the shoot-off ,J, Robertson proved the winner, he also securing the Palliser and handicap buttons. The following were the highest scores:— J. Robertson, 78 — 3 — 80; J. Leslie, 78—3—80; 0. Glynn, 78—4—80; M. Wisnesky, 78—7—80; W. —3—Bo; A. North, 76—4—80; A. Dick, bin., 76—5—80; H. Rawson, 73—8—80; G. Carson, 73—8r-80; T. Kennedy, 76—3 —79; J. Dunn. 76—3—79; W. Collins, 75_4_79; E. Lee, 74—5—79; A. Dick, sen., 72—7—79; H. Koppert, 77—1—78; E, Sinclair, 77—1—78; W. Gemmell, 75 3—78; S. Pile, 74—4—78; J. Hollow. 73 —s—7B; H. Brant; 75—2—77: J. Langley, 70—7—77; G. Dunkley, 69—8—77. At the weekly shoot of the Enfield Club A. H. Gibson won the button for the highest score off the rifle, and A. Anderson won the handicap button. The following are the highest scores:—A. Anderson, 78—6—80; A. H. Gibson, 78—2— 80; J. MWeigh, 76—5—80; J. Hellewell, 76—7—80; W. Fallon, 76—4—80; R. Bean, 75—5—80; J. Gibson, 74—6 80; J. Kerin. 65—17—80; D. Elliott. 73 —7—80; G. Yuill, 73—7—80; H. Bradlev 74_^4 —78; J. Allan, 71—7—78; B. Johnston. 73 —4 —77; N. Allan. 68 7 75; A. Yuijl, 70—4—74; H. Ellery, 73; W. Diver, 71; D. Allan, 71. The following are the results of the weekly shoot of the Awamoko Club: G. Gibson 78, A. Gibson 77, D. Willetts 76, M. Gibson 75, L. Brunton 75, E. Williams 74, S. Odell 73, E. King 73. J. M’Leorl 73, R. Fillingham 72, L. Willetts 71, E. Hodge 70. ST. LUKE’S PARISH The annual meeting of parishioners of St. Luke’s Parish was held in the Parish Hall last night, Archdeacon Russell presiding over, a large attendance of parishioners. The following reports were presented to the parishioners:— CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT. The, vicar’s warden (Mr A. Bloch) and parishioners’ warden (Mr H. J. Jenkins) reported that during the last 12 months the work of the parish had gone on very smoothly. They had been careful not to take in hand any special works, as they considered that on account of the hard times they were going through it was necessary to curtail expenditure as much as possible. They were pleased to record again the very valuable services rendered to the parish by the vicar (Yen. Archdeacon Russell), and they sincerely hoped that with God’s help he might be spared still to carry out his great work. They also sincerely thanked him for coming forward voluntarily and offering a deduction from his stipend of £4O per annum. To the Rev. D. Hillman their thanks were also extended, and they, were pleased to put on record that although a parish had been offered him by the bishop, he had been loyal .enough to his vicar to refuse this offer, and would, at least for the present, remain in Qaraai-u., They, again wished to record their sincere thanks to the organist (Mr F. G. Burry), the choir, Sunday school superintendents and teachers,' Bible; class teachers, Ladies’ Guilds,, Mothers’ Union,;" King s Messengers, and other organisations belonging to the parish. They earnestly appealed to all able to do so to join the choir, as it was iff need of new-members. To the parishioners they again gave hearty thanks for their generosity and support of their church during the past year. They recognised that many calls Had been made on them, but . the churchwardens had always received a generous and willing response. The financial statement to be presented by the treasurer would, they believed, meet with satisfaction, as the overdraft had been reduced from £lB5 to £BO. To the treasurer (Mr H. Williamson) and the secretary (Mr A. H. Markham) their best thanks were due for their valuable services. In conclusion they wished one and all a year of blessing and a speedy return to prosperity. VICAR’S REPORT. 1

The vicar (Archdeacon Russell) reported that he had now completed 22 years as vicar of St. Luke’s parish, stating that it had been a great privilege to labour in this part of the Masters vineyard. No clergyman had received greater kindness and consideration from his people than he had. and he appreciated the kind thoughtfulness of some in relieving him of some of the details of the work, and the loyal efforts of so many in attending the church services and supporting the parish funds. They had still a lot of keen, earnest workers in the various parish activities, who looked upon the service of God and His Church as their great privilege in life. One often yearned over those who called themselves members of the Church of England, but who neglected to attend her services or contribute to her support. They were missing great opportunities of cultivating that ideal of loyalty to God and man which gave ; to life its truest satisfaction. He had been thankful to see that their efforts last month to rally their people to their church met with some measure of success, and he was very grateful to Mr Te Ari Pitama and his mission party, as well as to Dean Cruickshank and the Rev, A. W. Stace for coming to give them their valuable assistance. He was most grateful that God had granted him better health of late, and he owed a great deal to his daughter and Dr Orbcll for their care of him, as well as to the loyal assistance of the Rev. D. Hillman, who tried to help him in every way possible. Mr Hillman had become increasingly capable and useful, and had won the hearts of the whole community by his earnestness and sincerity. He thoroughly appreciated Mr Hillman’s decision to remain fit St. Luke’s rather than accept the cure of Fortrose, which was recently offered to him, and which showed the confidence of the bishop and diocesan nominators in his faithful and capable work, ,

The past year had brought them the loss of many of their people—Mr Samuel Irwin (vestryman and C.E.M.S. member), Mrs Laura Barnett (worker for missions and a member of the Newborough Guild), Mrs Margaret Jamieson (who had assisted her husband during the many years of his ministry in the parish), Mr John Fox (verger at St. Luke’s for■ 43 years), Mr George Ward (Totara), Mr James Ferris (Newborougb), Mervyn Cayford (Sunday school), Mrs Queenie MNeil (former member of St. Luke’s choir), Mr Richard Andrews (St. Luke’s), Mr Charles Grey (former churchwarden at Milton), Mrs Annie Kibblewhite (wife ot senior lay reader), Louisa Cayford, Malcolm Allan, Joy M'Ljiy, Mary Mahan, Elizabeth Bishop, Frances Herron, Lilian Wollstein, Caroline Rushton, Agnes iownley, and James Wilson, al] of whom gave what they could to the life of their church. They were very sorry to lose the invaluable services of Mr Frederick Kibblewhite, who had been senior lay reader and C.E.M.S. member for many years, and who had gone to live with his son at Hanmer. Mr Alexander Henderson, a member of the vestry, and Mrs Henderson, a member of the Ladies' Guild, had recently removed to Clyde; Leslie Har-

hour (assistant cubmaster) had gone to , St. Jolin’s College to study for the ministry; John M’Murtrie and Neil Markham (Sunday School teachers) had left for Fiji and Christchurch respectively; and 'Miss',,Mabel Free (choir member) and Missl- Bertl Dalziel (organist at Kia Ora) had removed to Christchurch. In Mr Bloch he had had an ideal churchwarden, whose loyalty and helpfulness and whose regular attendance at church and devotion to the welfare of the parish had earned the thorough appreciation of them all. Hie conception of the penny clock idea and his generous gift of that clock had resulted in the raising of £lls towards the extinction of the bank overdraft, and was mainly responsible for the great improvement in the parish balance sheet. Mr Jenkins had made an excellent parishioners churchwarden, a loyal friend, and had been equally regular in his attendance. The vestry had been an example to the parishioners in their attendance at church, and had done a lot of personal service to keep down the expenses of the parish. Mr Williamson had been another loyal friend and indefatigable worker. As parish treasurer, Sunday school superintendent, and helper in many other ways, he had earned their deepest gratitude. Mr Markham had been an excellent secretary to the vestry, and had given loyal help at Thursday evening services and the C. Messrs Lightwood and Newson had continued their invaluable help as lay readers and vestrymen, and Mr M'Douall had earned special gratitude for oiling the Parish Hall. Messrs Jenkins, Harbour, and Finder had done useful work and saved expenses, and Messrs Tomlinson, Ombler, and Henderson had also been useful on the vestry in different ways. Mr Simkin had continued to look after the envelope system and the collection of funds for the orphanages. Mr J. Grant had given valuable help as lay reader and in effecting sundry church repairs. Mr Luxton had earned their gratitude for painting the stage scenery and for his help in training' adults and children for various entertainments. _Mr Woodward had again given his services as auditor, and Messrs Bloch and Procter had represented them well in the Diocesan Synod. Mr Geen had given valuable help in the church paths and grounds. The work of:the Ladies’ Guilds was always an indispensable factor in parish work* and they owed a great debt of gratitude to the ladies of St. Luke s, Newborough and Enfield Guilds for their financial assistance in raising £139 during the past year. Mrs Lee had done splendid service as president of St. Luke s Guild for the past three years, but owing to ill-health was unable to accept the responsibility this year. Mrs Roll had taken her place as president, and Mrs Vennall continued as secretary; Miss Russell. treasurer; Mrs Newson, president, and Miss Roberts, secretary at Newborough; Mrs Bradley, president, and Mrs Yuill, secretary at Enfield. All had done yeoman service, for which they were very grateful. They owed a real debt of gratitude to the Sunday school teachers and Bible class leaders. Mr Williamson (St. Luke’s), Mrs Murray (kindergarten), Mr Ineson (Newborough), and Miss Tayles (Totara) had continued to be capable superintendents, while Mrs Steenson had, done wonderful work as leader of the senior and junior girls’ Bible classes and of the junior lads’ Bible class. The Rev. D. Hillman had devoted himself to the senior Y.M.B.C. and the Newborough Y.M.B.C. Mr Naylor had continued his splendid work as editor of St. Luke s Gazette, with the object of maintaining interest in their church life amongst’the young people. St. Luke’s Scouts and Wolf Cubs had continued to flourish under S.M. Rev. Mr Hillman and Scoutmistress i. Russell, with their assistants A.S.M. s G. Wilson, W. Rush. J. Frew, L, Harbour, B. Binder, C. Collins, and K. Getnmell. Mr Luxton still leads the Rovers’ Troop. The Ngaio Girls’ Club, under Miss sell’s leadership, with Miss E. Rush as secretary, was a very healthy and happy iutitution, and was flourishing well. Good music was an indispensable part of the church services,' and they warmly appreciated the good work of their organists and choirs. Mr Burry had completed 30 years of splendid service at bt. Luke’s, and Mrs Newson continued her work as organist at Newborough. Mr Ineson took the keenest interest in training the Newborough Choir, and Messrs Lightwood and Williamson gave their williiiff service to the choir boys and girls at St. Luke’s, with Miss A. Colenso as librarian. Mrs Martin and Miss Tayles (Totara), Miss Presland (Enfield), Mrs Sutcliffe (Pukeuri), and Miss Dalziel and Mrs Cowan (Kia Ora) had given invaluable help as organists. , The St. Lukes branch of the Mothers Union was doing excellent work under Mrs Finder as president, and Mrs Geen: as secretary. The C.E.M.S. was also a live branch under Mr Storey’s secretaryship, and the Scripture Union continued to do good work under Miss Gifford, with. Miss Welsh as secretary. Miss Roberts and Miss M'Douall continued their work in providing .flowers and keeping the silver and brass clean at St. Luke’s, and Muss Collingwood did the same service at Newborough. They were grateful to their church officers, Messrs Hollands and New-' son (Newborough), Mr Burgess (Totara), Mr T. Cox (Enfield), Mr Biggs (Pukeuri), and Mr Dalziel (Kia Ora). The vicar wrote monthly reports tor the Church Envoy, and was grateful to the Rev. D. Hillman, Mrs Earl, Misses Maude, Orr, Colenso, Day, and F. Todd for assistance in distribution. He was thankful that the vestry balance sheet showed a reduction of the overdraft from. £lB4 to £BO. They were again short in their quota for the support of foreign missions, and he earnestly hoped that more contributions would come in before the end of June. Miss Dimieen’s visit was a great inspiration to them, and a number of missionary' boxes was distributed. He was thankful to the King’s Messengers under Mrs Murray and Miss V. Day, to the St. Barnabas Association under Mrs Mitchell, and to St. Luke’s Sunday,School and box holders for their support of the church’s work in China and Melanesia. He expressed gratitude to those who gave hospitality and assistance to Mr Pitama’s Maori party, to Mr Williams for granting the use of the Opera House, and to those who gave assistance at the pageant m the country centres. / There had been 52 baptisms, 16 marriages, and 27 burials during the year, while 20 male and 16 female candidates had been confirmed. There were 260 scholars and 30 teachers in the Sunday schools , , ~ , , Moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet Mr A. Bloch thanked the parishioners for the way in winch they had met the calls made by the vestry. The receipts were £l4O 15s 9d less than the previous year; the expenditure was £134 18s 7d less. So far as the penny clock was concerned it would be earned on. He hoped that by the next annual meeting the debt would be wiped out by this means. The clock would be continued in the future to raise a fund for the restoration of the church building. Mr H. J. Jenkins, in supplementing these remarks, thanked Mr F. Simkin for the great interest he had taken m the parish, especially in connection with the envelope system. The reports and balance sheet, together with the reports of the Ladies’ Guild and the Kine’s Messengers were adopted. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —Vicar’s churchwarden. Mr A. Bloch; parishioners’ churchwarden, Mr H. J. Jenkins; vestry Messrs W. K. Tomlinson. W. H. Harbour. I. Steenson. A. M'Douall, A. H. Markham, H. C. Lightwood. W. Finder, A. Ombier, J. Newson, and H. E. Williamson; auditor. Mr A. W. Woodward; synod.smen —Messrs A. Bloch, H. J. Jenkins. A comprehensive vote of thanks was passed to all churcb workers in the parish. TOC H The Toe H concei t party paid a visit to the Victoria Home last night, treating the inmates to a very enjoyable programme of music, which was greatly appreciated. Mr W. Widdowson presided, and the entertainment was opened and concluded with merry rounds of community singing. Songs were contributed by Messrs Graham Dickel, A. W. Woodward. W. Oaten, J. F. Denford, J. Armstrong; recitation, Mr Tom Gill; violin solos, Mr A. Curie; pianoforte solos, Messrs J. M. Forrester and A. G. Kemp. The accompaniments were played by Messrs Forrester and Armstrong.

'majestic pictures

After seven years of screen activity, from unknown ingenue to star of the first magnitude, Clara Bow has < finally discovered her true an»bition. It is to be ranked as a genuine emotional actress, without regard to her fame as the It ’ girl. Her first attempt at the realisation of this goal will be revealed at the Majestic Theatre to-night, when her initial Fox starring production, " Call Her Savage,” a role which she personally selected, will'be screened. Gilbert Roland beads the supporting east, which also includes Thelma Todd, Monroe Owsley, and Estelle Taylor. John Francis Dillon directed, from the screen adaptation by Edwin Burke of Tiffany Thayer’s sensational novel. To-morrow and Friday, with special matinee on Friday, Jack Hulbert (of "ISunshine Susie”) will appear in “ Jack’s the Boy." 0 —“— ■ WAIAREKA SALE There was a small yarding of all classes of stock at the Waiareka sale yesterday. The prices for fat cattle were on a par ■with” those ruling last week, while fat «heep fiold at 'ah- advance of Is Gd on last week’s prices. Medium fat steers sold at from £4 10s to £6 10s; light-weight heifers, £2 10s to £3 7s Cd. Dairy cows (third c.alvers) realised £5, and good heifers, close to profit, £4 5s to £4 insA good sale of fat sheep resulted, and fat wethers brought 16s Gd; extra prime fat, ewes, 14s; prime ewes, lOs 6d to 12s; me3iuin ewes, 8s to. 9s ,Bd. In the store ■beep section Romney crossbred ewe hoggets sold at 10s 3d wether hoggets, Bs. There was a .small yarding of pigs, weaners realising 8s 6d to 10s, and porkers 18s Gd.

BOXING TOURNAMENT

Arrangements are well in hand |or the Oamaru Amateur Boxing Association’s tournament to-morrow night, and patrons are assured of an excellent night’s sport. R. Leckie, who was to meet J. Ramsay, is unable to fulfil his engagement owing to an accident, but his place will be filled, by another promising boxer, Wade, of Timaru. In the entries J. Olliver (St. Kevin’s) wag omitted from the novice middle-weight section, and W. Hesslyn was omitted from the light-weight section. This will mean that these events will be redrawn to-morrow night. The local association has been fortunate in matching Colin Jones, the promising Oamaru boxer, with P. Hawes in a professional bout to take place in Oaraaru on July 6. PERSONAL

Mr W. Barton, general manager of Fullers’ Theatres, paid a business visit to Oamaru yesterday, leaving for Timaru en route to Wellington. Queen’s Hotel.—Mr F. St. J. Parson, Mr A. W. Smith (Christchurch), Mr P. J. Knott, Mr G. W. Anderson, Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., Mr and Mr s Holden Mirams,. Mr R. L. Prain, Mr E. D'Arcy, Mr J. D. Knowles, Mr A. Fairbairn (Dunedin).' ~ .. New Club Hotel.—Mr E. Pears, Mr S. V. Fahey, Mr V. Godward (Dunedin), Mr C. W. Hampton, Mr L; H. Bowe, Mr A. J. Colipan (Wellington), Mr N. V. Holmes (Auckland), Mr P. Pannell,_Mr H. A. Mazey (Christchurch), Mr. R. S. M'Gregor (Invercargill), Mr W. L. Bromley (Sydney). BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT Rehearsals are now in full swing for the' confedy “ Nothing But the Truth,” by James Montgomery, to be staged at the Opera House next month, the proceeds of which will be devoted to assist unemployed boys. The following is the cast of those taking part;—“Mrs Ralston,” Mrs F. Jones; “Ethel,” Mrs E. M'Diarmid; “Gwen,” Miss J. Walker; “Mabel,” Miss M. Darling; “ Sahel,” Miss I. Romans; “ E. M. Ralston,” Mr P. Linton Hodge; “ Bob Bennett,” Mr Graham Dickel; “ Clarence Van Dusen,” Mr D. Macdonald; “The Rev. O’Doran.” Mr R. Nichols; “ Dick Donnelley,” Mr F. Smith. MAORI MISSION PARTY Te Ari Pitama and the Maori Mission Party gave a very successful presentation of the pageant “The Changing Maori ” at Maheno, the entertainment being greatly appreciated by the residents. Last night they -attended a parishioners’ meeting at St. Luke’s, where they presented' a number of items, and were accorded an enthusiastic reception. They will leave to-day for Christchurch, en route to the West Coast. MAHENO PLUNKET SOCIETY ■ The annual meeting of the Maheno branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall. The president (Mrs -A. Clark)f • occupied the chair, and there were also present Mesdameg Andrew French, Cox, Currie, Souness, A. S. Clark, Thorby, Yorston, Milne, and Miss Rowe, The annual report and balance sheet were adopted.' C ! 1 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: —President, Mrs A. Clark; vice-presidents, Mesdames J. C. Nicliolls and Andrew; secretary, Mrs Yorston. . It was reported that the quota for tfie year, £l2, had been raised.. Reference was made to the death of Miss Hammond, the late secretary of the branch, and a motion pf sympathy with her relatives was carried in the usual manner. \

Nurse Slater, the new country nurse, was then introduced to the members, and gave an interesting address on the care and treatment of premature babies, which proved very instructive to those present. Mrs Andrew moved a "Vote of thanks to the speaker. Thanks were also accorded Mrs Clark for providing afternoon tea and the Church Committee for the use of the hall. \ LOYAL STAR LODGE N.G. Sis. M'Cabe presided over a good attendance of officers and sisters at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Star ot the North Lodge. Several members of the Loyal Orange Lodge were also present. A motion of condolence was passed with Sis. Foss in her bereavement. The secretary reported that a shield had been presented for the initiation competition. The following nominations were received for the various chairs for, the ensuing term: —N.G., Sis. E. Kidd; V.G., Sis. E. Abel; E. Sis. E. Hanley; warden, Sis A A. M'Bean; guardians, Sis M. J. and Sis. Foss. During the evening Sis. Oats was presented with an emblematical certificate bv P.G. Bro, W. Couper. This was followed by an address on the lodges emblem by Bro. W. Couper, assisted by Bro, W. Edwards,; Sis. J. 0.. Kidd then presented Sis. Oats with a set of jugs and a cake dish from the officers and members, as a token of their good wishes on the eve of her marriage. WOMEN’S DIVISION. FARMERS’ UNION The first birthday celebrations of the Tokarahi branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers' Union took the form of a carnival and dance, there being a large gathering of members and friends. Cards were also indulged in. The president (Mrs Dnthie) extended a welcome to the guests, and the first president of the branch (Mrs R. Simpson) spoke on the work done during the past year. Mrs Meek (provincial president) referred to the work of the division throughout the districts, and on lighting the candle on the birthday cake congratulated the branch on The completion of a successful year’s activities. Mrs Butt (Ngapara), Mrs Harvey (Duntroon), and Mrs Hutton (Livingstone) also spoke. The cake was cut by Mrs Simpson, to whom the president presented a candle as a token of her lovul support during the year. The singing of “ Auld Lang Sync ” terminated a very successful evening. 1 WESLEY CHURCH The anniversary of Wesley Church was celebrated last night, when a social was held in the Wesley Hall. The Rev. J. F. Jack presided, and the evening was opened with the singing of a hymn, after which Mr Jack gave a Scripture reading, fland Mr W. Common led those present in prayer. The Rev. Mr Jack extended a welcome to those present. The musical programme was opened with 'the anthem “Thou Crownest the Year i with Thy Goodness,” by the choir, after which the following items were contributed: —Vocal solos—Misses M. Rae, M. Common. M. Tweed, and Mr C. D. Barrel!; recitations, Mrs H. L. Familton and i Miss H. Beach; and a further number by 1 the choir, “All iu an April Evening.” A I short address was given by tire Rev. J. F. 1 Jack, and a general discussion was‘held on ‘ church questions.

PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE CLASSES

The combined Bible classes of the Presbyterian Churches of North Otago held a tea and social evening in the Columba Hall last night, when members from Columba, St. , Paul’s, Mahenp, Weston, Kauru Hill. Pukeuri, Kia Ora, Totara, Ardgowan, Herbert, Hampden, and Kakanui were present. Mr 11. Botting occupied the chair, and extended a welcome to those present. Community singing was indulged in under the baton of Mr J. M'Kay.

Leadership diplomas were presented to Miss M. M'Neill, and certificates to Misses M. Findlay, H. Searle, 1. Henry, and J. Fraser. A long-service badge was presented to Miss H. Sumpter. The address for the evening was given by the Rev. E. E. Andrews, and the singing of a hymn concluded a very successful functipn.

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