NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21981, 16 June 1933, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO.

(Feom Odb Specxa:

,l Correspondent.)

MAJESTIC THEATRE The British picture “ Jack’s the Boy ” fhows finally to-night, with Jack Hulbert (he of “ Sunshine Susie ”) in the main foie. The whole thing goes with an hilarious swing. Patrons are also treated’ to lonie fine dancing by Jack Hulbert, and in one number he is partnered by charming Winifred Shelter, specially loaned by British and Dominions for the occasion. They sing a fascinating duet, and show eomcthing new in the way of ballroom dancing in ,a wine cellar. To-morrow at the matinee “ M’Kenna of the "Mounted will be the main feature, while to-morrow night Herbert Marshall appears 'in “Trouble in Paradise.” OAMARU R.S.A. Mr H. C. Jeffery presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Returned Soldiers’ Association. The remits tor consideration at the annual conference were read and discussed. The annual report to be submitted to the conference was received, and appreciation expressed at the valuable work being done in the interests of ex-service men. The secretary reported an increase in membership to date. The executive reaffirmed that portion of the constitution of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association, making the association non-political and non-sectarian. Correspondence dealing with several pension cases was read, and satisfaction expressed at the results being obtained. It was agreed _to visit the Waitaki Hydro Sub-association on a date to be arranged. MEN’S HOCKEY The following will represent the Oamaru Club against Totara at King Georges Park, at 2.45 p.m. to-morrow:—Arnott, Blair (2), Beswick, Tonkin. Frith, Brown, SPGillivray, Hore, Carrington, Webb.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT. ,

HAMPDEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE At the monthly meeting of the Hampden School Committee, Mr W. H. Murcott presided. The Otago Education Board advised that Miss M. Potts had been appointed to the position of infant mistress at the Hampden School. The annual report of the Associated School Committees was received, and correspondence from the Labour Department was dealt with. A letter was received from Mrs Adams thanking the School Committee for its cooperation during her term as mistress at Hampden. The headmaster reported that the attendance during the month had been good, the average being 96.4. Fifteen children had attended the dental clinic. The local ministers had intimated that they intended holding Bible lessons for the children every Wednesday. Miss M. M'Williams was acting as school mistress until the position was filled. The chairman was appointed to take charge of the unemployed men, who will commence on Monday on school ground improvements. PHCENIX BOWLING CLUB I In the semi-finals of the billiards tournament held by the Phcenix Bowling Club, Burry beat Watson and Humphries beat Craig, and in the final Burry beat Humphries. The draw for the first round of the Robertson Cup tournament, sealed handicaps, 150 np, is as follows:—Elvidge v. Bremner, Mitchell v. Bailey, Maxwell v. M'Ewan, Watson v. Tinnoek, Brundell v. Dunbar, Mathieson v. Joe Reid, Humphries v. Bastings, Paiickhurst v. Armstrong, Grenfell v. Burry, Roll v, D. Reid, ( J. Familton v. Craig, K. Familton v. Maude. A. Forrest v. Wilson, M'Callum v. Farrell, Wedde v. Adams, Naylor V. Hendy, Simkin v. F. Forrest, GOLF The following is the draw for the Medal Match to be played at the Awamoa links to-morrow: —M'Dowell v. Armstrong, Hewat v. Roll, Nichols v. Hargreaves,/C. Hedges v. Sumpter, Kinder v. Schtt, M'Ewan v. Humphries, H. P. Familton v. Holmes, Smith v. Mathieson, Ralph Hedges v. Kilpatrick, Ryan v. Ewart, Mulligan v. E. Tomlinson, Catto v. Domigan, Cuthbertson v. Bailey, Woodward v. Watson, Milnes v. M'Beath, Irvine v. Wilson K. Familton y. M'Kenzie, R. Hedges a bye, Hall v. Sfeven, Banks v. Stark, Bews v. Findlay, Cook v. Collis, Maude v. Millar, Main v. Gilchrist, D. L, Patterson v. Heron, Farrell v. W. Tomlinson, M'Laren v. T. Hedges. Rogers v. Grater, Skirving v. Crombie, Widdowson v. Newson, A. G. Robertson v. C. Wilson, B. W. Patterson v. A. Robertson, Spear v. Nichols, G. Rohertsoiyv. H, L. Familton, Restieaux v. Branthwaite. Dalmer v. Nicholson, Walker v. H. Watson. LADIES’ HOCKEY ’ Teams for Saturday:— Athletic A.—Misses E. Hanley, N. Casey, M. Yeoman, D. Burns, M. Hart, N. Hawton, M. Sparks, F. Kearns, 0. Hedges, J. Winsloe (captain), J. Patterson. Athletic B. —Misses H. Fraser, P. Falloon, K. Hall, P. Patterson, J. Joyce, F. M'Kenzie, B. Nicholson, B. Patterson. RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for Saturday:— Maheno Seniors. —I. Johnston, A. Soulless, Bruce, Yorston, Lindsay, G. Lawrence, H. Souness, G. Newlands, A. Newlands, Dougherty, Sim, D. Lawrence, Sinclair, Gillies, Hollow; emergencies, J. Johnston and Price. Maheno Juniors will be selected from the following:—rCampbell (2), Johnston (3), Herron, Jones, M'Gregor, Gngg, Cameron, Oldham, Byres, Wates, Muldrew, Robertson, M'Leod, M'Farlane. WAITAKI RUGBY SUB-UNION The monthly meeting of the ' Waitaki Rugby Sub-union was held at Duntroon, Mr J. Laird : (president) • occupying the chair. The proposals of the sub-committee relative to weight limit and controlling of Third Grade matches were agreed to. The question of a sub-union banner was held over until next meeting. The suggestion of the North Otago Rugby Union that the Town v. Country fixture’be played at Oamaru on July 15 was agreed to, but it was decided to request' that the return match be played at Duntroon at a date earlier than August 19, as suggested by the North Otago Union, on account of the early closing of the sub-union fixtures. The - following transfers were "granted:— A. Munro (Clyde to Tokarahi), C. N. Buckley (*Albiou, Christchurch, to Awakino), T. H. Mulhern (Old Boys, Oamaru, to Georgetown), W. Stock (Old Boys, Oamaru, to Duntroon), R. Elder (Excelsior, Oamaru, to Duntroon), R. J. Marshall (Athletic, Oamaru,, to Duntroon). It was decided’ to forward letters of sympathy to W. Rollinson (Kurow) and Geary (Ngapara). The secretary was instructed to write the Waimate Sub-union suggesting that the Waitaki-Waimate match be played at Waimate on July 27. Messrs Laird, Russel], Gillett, and Thomas were appointed delegates to meet the North Otago Rugby Union’s delegates , at Oamaru on July 15, iu connection with the boundary question. MINIATURE RIFLE NOTES 1 By SIGHTER. During the past week miniature shooting throughout the various clubs has been quite satisfactory, and there was a general improvement in scores. Oamaru secured the best average, and it is interesting to note the positions of the clubs in the following order of averages for the past week’s shooting:—Oamaru, 77.1; Railway, 76.5; Weston, 76.4; Enfield, 75.3; Totara, 74.7; Awamoko, 74.6; Volunteers, 73.3; Maheno, 72.6. The club averages for the previous week were as follows:—Oamaru and Western 76.9; Railway, 76.6; Enfield, 75.4; Totara, 74,5; Awamoko, 74.4; Maheno, 73.9. ' The best individual scores for the past week are as follows: —C. Andrew (Railway) 80, L. Park (Weston), G. Ward (Railway), J. Robertson, J. Leslie, 0. Glynn, M. Wisuesky (Oamaru), A. Anderson, A. H. Gibson (Enfield), G. Gibson (Awamoko), 1). Marshall, D. Seaton (Totara), and D. Grant (Maheno) 78. Clubs are reminded that entries for the North Otago Times shield competition close with the secretary (Mr I. Kennedy) on June 27, and on the following week a commencement will be made with the shield shoots. It is hoped that clubs will be well represented, and it is expected that there will he a greater number of teams entering the competition this season than in the past. From July 3 the shield shoots will be fired fortnightly. Advice has been received by the secretary of the North Otago Association (Mr T. Kennedy) that the championships conducted by the New Zealand Miniature Rifle Association will be held from July 17 to 29. The championships are open to A and B Grade competitors, this being the first occasion in which a B Grade championship has been included in the programme. A B Grade competitor is one who has not won a prize in the association’s championship aggregate daring the period 1929-32, both years .inclusive. The New Zealand Association has also advised that the trigger pull on a rifle should not be less than 31b, but states that there is no definite ruling as regards the length and width of thesHng. The opening of the new miniature rifle range at Hampden took place on Wed-

nesday night, when about 30 outside riflemen were present besides the large number of members of the newly-formed Hampden Club and friends. An excellent range has been constructed in the gymnasium at the Hampden School, and a good deal of enthusiasm has been shown by members of both the ladies’ and men’s clubs in this winter pastime. In order to obtain the required length for the range an addition was built on to the back of the gymnasium, and the range provides for four riflemen to shoot at the same time. Mr W. Ford (president of the Hampden Club) extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, and remarked on the large representation from,' the various clubs. The thanks of the club were clue to two Oamaru riflemen (Messrs T. Kennedy and J. Robertson) for their advice in regard to the construction of the range. Mr Ford stated that the Hampden Chib was enabled to have free use of the hall through the foresight of Captain M'Williams, who, on the occasion of the volunteers handing over their share in the building some 30 years ago to the Education Board, stipulated that if a volunteer movement was again formed, it should have the free use of the hall. The Mayor (Mr W. H. Murcott) said he was pleased to be present at such a function, as he. himself, had taken a keen interest in miniature rifle shooting. The only trophy he had ever won was for shooting when he was connected with the Mounted Naval Reserve in Dunedin. He advised all young men to join up with the club, as miniature shooting was an excellent sport. Mr D. Williams'‘(Oamaru) said that he was pleased to see such keen interest being displayed by' the yomiger members of the Hampden Club in miniature shooting, which augured well for the future success of the club. _ He hoped that members woucl participate in matches with other clubs in the association.

Mr T. Kennedy, on behalf of the North Otago Association, congratulated the club on its very fine range, and expressed pleasure that it had decided to affiliate with the association. The North Otago Association was becoming stronger every year, showing that a wider interest was being taken in this sport. Mr M'Williams, patron of the club, said that for the past 40 years he had taken a keen interest in the volunteer movement, and was glad to see so many joining up with the newly-formed club. He was also pleased to see H. Koppert, who resided in Hampden when a boy. present at the function and still taking an active part in miniature shooting. Mr M'Williams then fired the first shot, which was registered a “ bull,” and declared the range officially open. A match was then fired between Town and Country, six members from each of the Weston. Maheno, and Hampden Clubs representing Country, and members of the Railway and Oamaru Clubs comprising the Town team. The match was won by Town by. a margin of three points. Only five shots were fired by each rifleman, and A. Howell (Weston) registered the first possible (50) on the new range. Two new members of the Hampden Club, O. Gould and W. D. Moss, secured 49 a piece. Altogether a very enjoyable time was spent, supper being served by the ladies. ’ It is anticipated that the Hampden Club will start with a membership of about 50, and some good scores Will, no doubt, be registered in the near future../ From the leading club in the association last year .Awamoko has dropped to nearly the last position. Better things are expected of this club. G. Gibson headed the list of scores this week, with a 78. A match is to be fired between the Railway and Oamaru Clubs on the latter’s range on Saturday night, and a keen contest should result. _ , „ The Oamaru Club will commence its championship next week, and eight out of 12 shoots will be counted this season. The following are the detailed results of the match held on the Hampden range on Wednesday night:— ,• Town Team. —D. Williams 49, J. Caldwell 48, H. Koppert 48, W. Munro 48, C. Andrew 47, J. Robertson 47, R. Taylor 46, W. Gernmell 46, F. Jones 46, J. Dunn 46, 'T. Kennedy 45, A. Edwards 45, A. Brown 44, E. Roney 44, J. Nimmo 42, A. Rennie 41, A. Banks 40, J. Leslie 38;—total, 810. Country Team.—A. Howell 50, O. Gould 49, W. D. Moss 49, D. Grant 48, H. Rapson 47, S. Pringle 46, E. Nicholson 45, L. Park 45, M. Park 45, A. Price 44, D. Jackson 44, Mrs A. Belcher 44, L. Caldwell 43, L. Clark 42, G- Nicolson 42, W. Sewell 42, A. Lindsay 42, W. West 40; — total, 807. Other scores registered at the opening shoot, were as follows:—W. Kinder 44, T. Gibson 42, S. Gillies 41, J. Hetherington 40, M. Stringer 40, Miss V. Havard 40, W. Ford 39, F. Stringer 39, W. A. Murcott 38, S. Cooper 37, J. Mansell 39, Miss G. Green 37, W. Belcher 36, J. Familton 36, W. Gillies 36. A total of 52 members fired on the Hampden Club’s new range at the official opening, . The results of the Totara Club’s Weekly shoot are as follows: —D. Grant 78, p. Marshall 78, D: Seaton 78, S. Wilson 77, J. Richardson 76, S. Perry 76, M., Sinclair 75, B. Scally 74, A. Harper 71, D. Clark 71, Joe Carrig 71, John Carrig 70, H. Blair 70, S. Taylor' 70, W. MTntosh 68, A. Richardson 66, L. Ratlibone 64. D. Seaton won the trophy’ for the •even--ing. The following were the best scores at the Kurow Club’s weekly shoot:—A. C. Robinson 76, E. Christianson 73, G. N. Cogger 72, W. B. Appleby 72. T. D. Lamberton 71, D. Todd 70, T. Curie 69, A. Bradley 69, L. Worthington 67,_ T. Zanders 67, G. Shaw 67. E. Christianson won the weekly button, and the following four riflemen won the weekly team contest:—W. B. Appleby, T. Sanders, R. Greer, and F. Todd. The results of the Maheno Club’s, shoot are as follows: —D. Grant 78, J. Clark 76, R. Richardson 73, W. Yorston 73, R. Rawson 72. G. Clark 71, E. Nicolson 71, A. Price 70, S. Pringle 70. SCOTTISH SOCIETY The monthly concert and social of the North Otago Scottish Society at the Scottish Hall last night again provided a delightful entertainment of national music and dancing for members and visitors. Hon. Pipers Gibson and Grant played in Chief D. Miller and the chieftains, and the programme, was commenced with the playing'of a selection by Sherwin’s orchestra. Misses E. Gray and M. Wills and Messrs Canham and W. Neill were heard to advantage in songs; Miss M. Patterson gave a recitation; Mr L. Barsdell a violin solo; and Mrs M'Whirter, Miss M'Kenzie, and Messrs Hinkley and Tonkin a vocal quartet; whilst the national dancing numbers comprised a double sword dance by Misses Ellen Dwyer and Madge Robertson, clog dance by Miss Muriel Lee, Irish jig by Miss Madge Robertson, and sailor’s hornpipe by Miss Ellen Dwyer. Hon. Pipers Gibson and Grant played a pipe selection, and also played for the national dances. The accompanists were Mrs W. Neill. Miss Blair, and Miss Hinkley. After refreshments had been handed round, a very enjoyable dance followed, music being supplied by Sherwin’s _ orchestra, and the duties of M.C.’s carried out by Messrs G. C. Craig and R. Lambie. WOMEN’S CLUB Mrs R. K. Ireland (chairwoman of the Gardening Circle) presided at an open meeting of' the Gardening Circle in the North Otago Women’s Club rooms last night, when there was a large attendance of members and visitors. Mr J, Tnit (curator of the Oamaru Gardens) delivered an instructive and enjoyable lecture on his recent trip abroad, which was illustrated with about 100 lantern slides, most of which were taken from original photographs of places visited. Mr Tait referred to the conditions generally prevailing in the Homeland, and commented on the difficulties confronting the people there, and their optimistic outlook and cheerfulness. The great advance in the horticultural world since the war, due to the enterprise of the large number of seedsmen and nurserymen in staging exhibits remarkable for quality and extent, was reflected, he said in the increased beauty of the average garden. Reference was also made to the climatic conditions, which were considered eminently suitable for gardening. Commencing with London, views were shown of prominent buildings and parks, and glimpses of such wor'd-famous gardens as Kew and Wisley. Proceeding by Oxford, Bath, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick. Leamington. Southport, Manchester, and the English lakes, views depicting places of historical interest were thrown on the screen. Romantic Edinburgh was the starting point of a comprehensive tour of

.bonnie Scotland. The views included beautiful scenes of the Royal Botanic Gardens (Edinburgh), with its worldfamed rock garden, where New Zealand flora flourish as well as in their native habitat. Glasgow, which spends over £200,000 annually on its public parks and gardens, leads the "world in the provision of aesthetic and recreational facilities for its citizens, was also visited. Views of Aberdeen, Inverness, The Trossachs, Burns and Scott country and famous gardens were also shown. At the conclusion of the address, Mr Tait was accorded a hearty vote of appreciation. , PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.—Colonel Clarke, Mr R. G. Nees, Mr N. E. Tingcy, Mr A. M'Leod (Christchurch), Mr W. Shirres (Timaru). Mr A. Bruce Smith (Dunedin). New Club Hotel. —Mr E. Sullivan (Sussex, England), Mr J. J. Lee (Melbourne) , Mr H. P. Varrel! (Wellington), Mr C. D. Bell. Mr L. Hayward, Mr A. Willoughby (Christchurch), Mr D. Young, Mr A. Hall (Timaru), Mr J. Craig, Mr L. W. Payne (Napier), Mr A. Wilson, Mr H. Eckhoff, Mr and Mrs Johnstone, Mr J. G Somervell, Mr A. J. Haub. Mr W. Wilhelmson (Dunedin). At the Borough Council meeting last night a motion of sympathy was passed with ex-Couneillor W. E. Searle in the death of his wife. SHIPPING NOTES The Opihi is expected on Monday to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Poolta is due on June 27 to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Waimarino is expected on June 26 to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last night. .There were present; The Mayor (Mr M. F. Cooney) and Crs A. H. Tait, J. C. Kirkness, J. M'Diarmid, D. S, Bain, F. Butterfield, A. Wilson, M. Mitchell, R. Milligan, it. Familton, and T. H. Colquhonn.

A gas consumer who had lost 15s discount through the late payment of an account as the result of an oversight applied for a refund of the amount.—Referred to the Gas Committee. Messrs A. Douglas, F. J. Maynard, b. Lee and R. W. Thompson applied for reductions of rent.—Referred to the Finance Committee. , , . .. Mr E. W. Woodham was granted the renewal of a second-hand dealers license, subject to a favourable report. Mr J. B. Grave acknowledged advice that the employers’ indemnity insurance policy had been transferred to the Alliance Company, and thanked the council for past favours. —Received. Mr Walter E. Searle wrote thanking the council for placing the insurance business with the Alliance Company. R.eceived. The Boys’ Employment Committee wrote thanking the council for again granting £25 to the funds, which was greatly ap-. preciated.—Received. The Oamaru Athemeum Committee wrote thanking the council for its offer to subsidise subscriptions from new members, and assuring the council that every endeavour would be made to take advantage to the full of the offer. Received Mr Stanley Hook wrote thanking the council for its favourable recommendation of his suggestions in reference to the improving of the scenery sets at the Opera House. —Received. The North School Committee wrote thanking the council for agreeing to cut the grass at the school at 2s 6d per cutting. —Received. Mr J. M. Forrester wrote thanking the council for its motion of appreciation of ,his services as a councillor and Mayor, and for the confidence shown m him by appointing him one its representatives on the Oamaru Fire Board.' ——Received. • The Humanitarian Society of New Zealand acknowledged the advice ,of the receipt of the lethal chamber forwarded by the society, and the recommendation of the Gas Committee that the selection of a site for the chamber be left in the hands of the Mayor and Crs Bam and Colquhoun was adopted. - Hume Steel, Ltd., advised that the manufacture of steel fluming was being proceeded with, and would be snipped well within the specified delivery.—Received. The Unemployment Board advised that surplus stock trees from the State forest service would be made available to local bodies for tree planting.—lt was decided to apply for 2000 assorted tree stocks. The Finance Committee reported a credit balance of £1649 7s in the district fund account. Accounts amounting to £777 6s 7d were passed for payment, and £lB5 as the purchase price for four sections from Nimmo’s estate in Mersey street, purchased by the council. The Finance Committee reported that it could not recommend making any alteration in the current policies, in reply to Mr A. Barsdell’s request for a share of the insurances. The Finance Committee recommended that the valuer’s reports on applications for rent reductions by Messrs J. Cooney and J. Herron be received and submitted to the lessees, the reduction to be 20 per cent, of the amounts stated deducted from the present rent. —Adopted. An application from Messrs Macaulay Bros, for remission of arrears of rent was referred to the race inspector for a report on the property. The By-laws Committee recommended that the Otago Mounted Rifles Band be granted permission to arrange a series of Sunday evening after church concerts in the Majestic Theatre, but not to exhibit pictures.—Adopted. The By-laws Committee recommended that as the estimates were fixed for the current year, no reduction be made in the annual charge for the use of footpaths for petrol pump purposes, but that all charges falling due on or after April 1, 1934. be reduced by 20 per cent. — Adopted. The Reserves Committee recommended that the curator be authorised to have alterations made to the heating system in the propagating houses at an estimated cost of £35. —Adopted. _ The Reserves Committee recommended that the planting of reserve D with deciduous trees, and also the road line on the south boundary of the borough from Wharfe street to the Bushoy Beach road, ns recommended by Mr Tannock, be proceeded with, the committee to give directions where the planting is to be done. —The suggestion made by Mr Tannock was the planting of groups of trees on the reserves, affording shelter in winter and shade in summer time to stock.

The borough inspector reported that the following fees had been collected:—Dog registration, £3 12s fid; grazing fees, £lO 10s 6d; hall licenses, £18; vericle licenses, £6; licensed drivers’ fees, £1 2s 6d; dangerous goods, £ls; heavy traffic fees, £365 5s Bd;—total, £419 11s 2d. The inspector also reported on breaches of the by-laws. The borough had been inspected, notices relative to noxious weeds being issued where necessary. He reported that the pavilion at King George’s Park had been broken into, and 12 seats were missing.—Referred to the Reserves Committee. The questions of parking in front of the theatres, and the allotting of omnibus stands were referred to the By-laws Committee. The matter of the dangerous open crossing in Lune street was referred to the foreman for attention. A formal resolution in connection with the striking of rates for the current year was carried. It was agreed to allow Mr Whitton the use of a strip of land at the tpp end of Isis street during the pleasure of the council.

Cr Mitchell was given authority to proceed with the renovation of the scenery gets at the Opera House.

The question of overgrown boxthorn hedges in Isis street was referred to the inspector.

UNION

The foreman was instructed to furnish a report on Avon street, and on facing the clay banks in Wansbeck street with stone. The question of completing the kerbing and channelling of the west side of Thames highway was referred to Urn Works Committee. The Reserves Committee recommended that application be made to the Railways Department for permission to plant low growing shrubs on the embankment opposite the croquet lawn,—Adopted. The Baths Committee recommended that the architect and representatives of the Oamnrn Swimming Club and Wesley Lawn Tennis Club be invited to meet the committee at the baths at 12,30 p.m. on Saturday, with a view to reaching a compromise.—Adopted.

The Gas Committee recommended that the council install gas cookers on the hirepurchase system, and that all applications for such be submitted to a committee consisting of Crs Familton, Bain, and the manager.—Adopted. The foreman (Mr K. M’Lean) reported that, in addition to the usual town and street maintenance, work had been carried out on the formation of Orwell street, Tyne street from Wansbeck to Arun streets was scarified and graded, Reed street footpath from Dee to Torridge streets was filled with rubble, and Trent, Chelmer, Hull and Greta streets were repaired with rubble. Severn street was topdressed on both sides from above Mersey street to the railway, 12 feet wide for horse traffic, and Wharfe street was also tarred a strip on both sides. The staff placed a reinforced concrete crossing, water repairs were carried out, and the inspection of taps on the borough supply had been completed, the number of faulty taps being six.—The report was received. . The race inspector (Mr D. Fraser) reported that the river had remained at a fairly constant level during the month, and 16 heads of clean water were maintained in. the race without difficulty. The usual maintenance and cleaning out of race and flumes was carried out. The caretakers had completed the grass cutting for the season, and were now engaged in repairing fences, grubbing noxious weeds, fence trimming and repair work. Repairs at Frew’s Gully were completed meantime, decayed posts being renewed, and 64 feet of flume wall at Papakaio and Peebles also renewed Thirty-two feet of beam at the Break flume was renewed, and preliminary work at Henderson’s carried out. An iin domestic supply connection had been made for Mr James King, Awamoko. —The report was received. SKIN SALE The following prices were realised at a skins and wool sale held by the North Otago Stock Agents’ Association yesterSkins.- —Halfbred half/full wool, 7Jd to 8d; halfbred half wool, 4id to old; three-quarterbred hogget, sid to sjd; crossbred hogget, crossbred hogget dead and damaged, 4|d; halfbred hogget, s£d; halfbred hogget dead and damaged, 4|d; halfbred dead and damaged, 54d; three-quarterbred half/full wool, sd; crossbred quarter wool, 3d; three-quarter-bred dead and damaged short, 2Jd; lambs, 4jd; crossbred full wool, 4d; crossbred half/full. dead and damaged, 2|d; crossbred short dead and damaged, Id; pelts, id; halfbred short dead and damaged, 2d; halfbred woolly pelts, 2|d; black, 14d to 2d; crossbred short, 3d; lambs dead and damaged, Id. . Wool.—Three-quarterbred fleece, 7d; halfbred fleece, BJd; crossbred fleece, 4d; bellies, 3Jd to 44d; locks, black, 3d; crossbred locks, Id; crossbred crutchings, 3£d to 3id; three-quarterbred crutchings, 2|d to 3|d; lamb crutchings, 3d to pieces, sd; bellies and pieces, 4-Jd; dead wool, sfd; halfbred crutchings, 4gd; fat, 11s to 12s per ewt; rough fat, 5s per cwt; ox hides, 3|d to sd; calfskins, Is to Is 9d per skin.

WOMEN’S DIVISION. FARMERS’

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Ngapara branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, at which the president (Mrs Butt) occupied the chair. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Butt in her recent bereavement. It was decided to co-operate with the Windsor Park Women’s Institute to obtain a cheap rate on one day a week on the TokarahiOamaru bus. The roll call, which was answered by nursery rhymes, caused a great deal of amusement, and a washing day hint from each member proved instructive. The president gave a demonstration of making lamp shades, and Mrs S. Sutherland gave an interesting demonstration of making sugar basin covers. Mrs Sutherland also contributed a pianoforte solo, which was greatly appreciated. The Windsor Park Institute advised that it would present a concert at Ngapara in aid of the division’s funds.

WAIANAKARUA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

The Waianakarua Women’s Institute held a very successful social in the schoolroom, when progressive euchre and other games were indulged in. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and a jumble sale and various competitions added considerably to the takings for the ’night. Much of the success of the evening was due to Mr R. C. Gibson, who made a number of articles for prizes. The games were under the control of the president of the institute (Mrs M‘Nab) and Mrs A. P. M’Kerrow. The card games "were controlled by Mr, J. Hutton, jun. As a result of the effort the institute’s funds should be greatly augmented.

WAIANAKARUA SCHOOL COMMITTEE

On account of there being an insufficient number of householders present at the first meeting called to elect a committee for the Waianakarua School a second meeting had to be called, at which Mr Neil Ross presided. The election of the committee resulted as follows: — Messrs D. Kennard, D. Bugden, R. C. Gibson, J. R. M’Kerrow, arid Noel Robertson. At a subsequent meeting of the new committee Mr D. Kennard was elected chairman and Mr Noel Robertson secretary and treasurer. RISE IN SHEEP PRICES At a clearing sale yesterday the prices of ewes were up 4s. Hoggets worth 2s fid six weeks ago brought 8s sd. . BOXING TOURNAMENT The Opera House was comfortably filled for the amateur tournament conducted by the Oamaru Boxing Association last, night. A long programme was put through very expeditiously. In both the novice and open classes some very fine bouts were witnessed, and the two principal bouts provided excellent exhibitions of clean, hard boxing. The following were the principal officials:—Judges, Messrs W. L. Notman and E. Parker; referee, Mr T. Nightingale. Results:—

Novice Welter-weight.—Hoad (Totara) lOst 41b beat Hesslyn (Oamaru) 9st 111 b, Whitburne (Oamaru) 9st 131 b beat Mulligan (Enfield) lOst 61b, Parker (Awakino) 9s 1 . 131 b boat Wilson (Oamaru) lOst. Novice Middle-weight.—Olliver (Oamaru) list 21b beat Walker (Awakino) lOst 121 b. Novice Fly-weight.—J. Mulligan (Enfield) fist 41b beat B. Johnston (Palmerstonl fist 31b. Novice Light-weight.—K. Easton (Oamaru) 9st 71b beat H. Palmer (Palmerston) 9st 61b. . Novice Licrht-heavy-weight.—B. Wills (Awakino) 12st beat N. Mulligan (Enfield) 12st. Open Feather-weight.—Christian (Windsor) 9so beat Hoad (Totara) 9st. In a special four-round bout, M. O’Connell (Macraes) lOst 121 b beat J. Farmer (Morven) list 41b on a technical knockout in the third round. In the Open Welter-weight S. Easton (Oamaru) 1 OsO 51b beat F. Macdonald (Hydro) 9st 101 b. In the Novice Welter final L. Hoad beat Parker. In a special six-round bout J. Ramsay (Hydro) 9st 41b was awarded a decision over R. Foord (Christchurch) 9st 61b. .Foord retiring in the fourth round with an injured wrist.