NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21986, 22 June 1933, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

(From Oub Special Coebespondent.)

MAJESTIC PICTURES

French underworld . characters are of a different type'from the ordinary, being more picturesque and romantic, and npt so standardised, according to the authentic and fascinating “ Secrets of the French Police," showing to-night and. Friday. The film, featuring Gwii Andre, Frank- Morgan, Gregory Ratoff, and John Warburton, is based on a serial, “ Secrets of the Surete,” by H. Ashton-Wplfe, and “The Lost Empress!” by Samuel Ornitz. AshtpnWblfe’s series of articles recounted the sure yet .subtle methods which'have made the Surete, the French Secret Police, the most highly respected body of secret service men in the modern world. Ornitz,’s book dealt with, one of their famous cases, the tracking down of a hypnotist who had attempted to infuse into the mind of a Parisian fiower girl the belief that she was Anastasia, daughter of the. late Nicholas 11, Czar of Russia.- On Saturday at three sessions—2.3o p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m.—the “Sign of the Cross” will be featured,. ■ ■ ■ . - . > , ACTION AGAINST ' HOSPITAL. . ‘ / ■ 'BOARD.- ' Information has been received from Dr Smith Morton’s-legal advisers that Ernest Logan,. : the plaintiff in the'action which was recently instituted against Dr Smith Morton, and the Waitaki. -Hospital Board, does riot intend to take ; the , cgse any further as against the first-named defendant. The plaintiff-apparently realised that he had .no justification for joining Dr Smith Morton in the proceedings, and is continuing as against the Hospital Board alone. .: . ST.* LUKE’S MOTHERS’ UNION There were about 10.0 people'present a ( fc the social and dance held in/ St. Luke s Hall- by- the St, Luke’s Mothers’ Union, and a very enjoyable evening spoilt. Dancing was indulged in to splendid music supplied by Mrs Sherwin’s Orchestra, the duties of M.C. being carried out by Mr Finder. '.'-A varied programme or musical items had been arranged, and the performers received well-merited applause for their items.. A novelty supper, served by members of the Mothers’ Union, added to the success of the evening. '■ W.E.A. fn'M'S This week the Workers’; Educational Association class' in experimental psychology devoted its attention to a preliminary, study of the sense of hearing, and its effects ! upon the- life of the individual. The question was raised if one had the choice of being born blind or deaf, which ■would ;be chosen. The first impulse is to assume that deafness would, be the lesser evil,, but it was pointed out that sight was the sense that brought one into contact with things, .whereas hearing brought one mainly l into contact with people. If people were born deaf they would have no language, and it Was to language that they owed most of their knowledge. The greater, part.of their knowledge of the world came, not froip seeing, the .world, but from hearing people , talk about it. Since people could ndt hear words, they could not apeak them. Without years of special training they would be dumb as well as deaf*'. Deaf children who, had learned to use language through lip-, readirie always appeared to be duller-than blind children. The latter would always be found much brighter and intelligent because they were in closer--touch with the ; minds of people, even though, they could not see their bodies. The -lecturer passed on to describe bow sound waves were - carried ■in the air, and were measured by the number of their vibrations;, ;In relation to music, for instance, the string which gave the middle C onthe piano was caused to vibrate 256 times per second, arid, the faster the vibrations the higher the note. The ear itself was adapted to catch -those vibrations and translate therii. into sound by ineans of the ear-flap, which siriiply caught the vibrations, the ear-drum which;-vibrated in sympathy with the note or sound, the middle, ear with Its minute transmission system, and. ifinalljr, the inner- ear and -its nerve . connections; .with, the . brain. Tue inner ear consisted of, the spiral copklear with' its tightly stretched membrane. This membrane" was made rip, of. abriut 20,000 fibres, varying 'in length- Musical- appre,elation depended largely upon these fibres; for : if, as ;was often, the,- case,;, some were passing in an individual, ;,it meant . that that person was unable to hear,,, the notes to which those particular; fibres would respond. IE one were fortunate, enough to have the- whole- 20,000 ■ fibres, it meant that one could differentiate . between Ejiinutely' sraall . variations .. in 'pitch, whereas to the person who had'anumber of fibres, missing two notes might be almost identical in sound. This having been explained to the . class, a test was taken, and a very surprising variation of the members’ ability to distinguisn the pitch of two notes was found. MEN’S HOCKEY The following will represent Rovers in its match on Saturday:"—Frew, Scott, Brain, Tbprpe, Robbie, , Hodge, Tiddy, Goiter,■ Finder, Senior; and McDonald, _ - The Totara team is as- follows: J; Clark, Scally (3).-J. Wilson, jun., Taylor (2). D. RichardsPn, A. Richardson, R. Rawsori, L. .Clark,. W. Stringer, Burgess ( 2). -K. Morgan, and B. Here. t- . ■ The draw is as follows;—Totara v. Rovers, at Totara, at 2.45 p.m. (Messrs E/.D,. Crown and T. H. Jacobs),. t ; COURT : : : .A' sitting of the : Oamaru Warden’s Court was held yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. The Minister having consented to, a further period;of three months!, the applications of Mining House, Ltd., and Maerewhenua Goldfields Company, Ltd.; for an extension of time for the completion of survey!’were granted. The application of Maerewhenua Goldfields Company,. Ltd.,: for a special claim of 647 acres at Sam’s and Pringle’s Gldrlies was recommended for grant, a declaration by the.surveyor as to the area pegged, being*- filed. Mr C. Timmerman appeared fpt« the applicant companies, , CHILDREN’S COURt .', ' Three, boys came before the Children’s 1 Court at Oamaru yesterday on charges of i stealing from shops. Two were placed under supervision for a year, and one for a period of three years. | MAGISTRATE’S COURT ' , The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was continued yesterday morning before Mr H, W. Bundle. SM. Judgment by default was given for the plaintiffs in the following civil cases; —E. G." Young v.- Robert Watson, 13s (costs 15s); P. Luisetti v, F. B.- Keik, £1 12s 6d (costs 8s) Oamaru Harbour Board v. H. T. Wigley, £9 Is 9d (costs £1 12s 6d); Oamaru Harbour -Board v. D J. Preece, £9 12s 6d (costs £1 12s 6d); G. C. Dennison v. H. Harrison, £4 12s 3d (costs £1 7s 6d); G. C. Dennison v. J. T. Johnson, £6 4s 6d (costs £1 14s 6d); G C. Dennison v. G. H. Saville, £3 5s (costs £1 7s 6d): A. E. James v. A. M'Donald, £2 (costs £1 5s 6d); Oamaru Harbour Board v. O. W. Wheeler, £4 18s Id (costs £1 5s 6d) • G. T. Gillies v. W. Henshaw, £23 Is 5d (costs £4 3s 6d).

THREE MONTHS IMPRISONMENT. The hearing of the charges against Stanley Smart for keeping liquor for sale, carrying on the business of a brewer without a brewer’s license, and obstructing Sergeant Hall in the execution of. bis duty, was resumed. Sergeant Hall appeared for the police, Mr J. H. Main for the Customs Department, and Mr, J. E. Farrell for the defendant. Under cross-examination the defendant stated that he had no money when he registered as unemployed in 1931. He then had a car, and- he was on relief work up to June'2o, 1932. He had made £ls out of car repairing, £lO from selling tea, and £SO from going around the shows, while odd jobs baking brought in £5. He paid £1 a week rent, and kept a boarder at 25s a week for six months, so ithat out of a balance of £6O he kept his ‘wife, two 1 children, and a boarder. In November his-'wife bought another car, trading in the old one, and this was fully paid- for, the difference in price being ■ £SO. That was his wife’s money, which she had saved before they were married. He Had a small banking account of £lO or £l2 at the Bank of New Zealand, a small account at the Post Office Sayings Bank, and £SO on fixed deposit at the National Bank. The £SO was his wife’s but' it was put in his name. His telephone, rental of £7 was paid up to date, and license of £1 10s for the wireless was paid. The wireless cost £2O, but his wife sold a 50-guinea gramophone to pay for that. When he was arrested he had: £SO on him, but that did not belong to him, and belonged to a. friend, Tom Stewart. An attachment order was made, and be lifted the balance and gave it hack to Stewart, who had given him £lo.and a number of £5 notes for safe keeping. Mr Bundle told the defendant that he must be very- careful about making statements, and that he should clearly understand that statements made by ’hhri, if proved to be false, would render him liable to be‘ indicted for perjury. . Continuing the defendant, said his wife bought two dogs, one at £3 and the other at £5. The harness cost about £l, and the ball-bearing truck he made himself at a cost of about 10s. The charoplane cost £3. In February he and .his wife went to Auckland for three weeks. His wife bought the railway.ticket's arid they staved at relatione. Vic. Thwaitea looked after his dogs during hia absence. To Sergeant, Hall, the defendant said his driver’s license was cancelled in September, 1931. He traded in, a Chevrolet car about that time for a Buick, which his wife got, the amount finally paid being £2l 16s sd. His wife purchased a Morris Cowley car in November, 1932, paying £SO cash for it. He thought he had paid £3 iri fines in'that court for breaches of the motor regulations during the last two years. He did not deny that he was fined £lO and costs (235) at Timar.u for dangerous driving, and-his license was cancelled in September, 1931. Evidence was also given for the defence bly Victor. Thwaites, of Oatparu, Mr Bundle pointed out that the onus was cast on the defendant to prove that the liquor was nob kept for sale, and, after reviewing the evidence given bv Constable Voyce, said that the constable was 1 experienced, and he had kept: a careful record of the meri: :|gping into the place;' Strong criticism had.: been passed by counsel for'.the defence- 1 that none of the men was asked by the police what their object was in going into the.place, and therefore the police , did not obtain direct evidence. That'would have militated against the police observation,, for if the defendant had been warned directly or indirectly the men would not have gone iri. The prosecution had established that a large quantity of liquor was seized, and a number of men frequented the premises. The defendant’s explanation was that the liquor was brewed for himself and his friends. It was lawful to' brew liquor for home consumption, but whether a restriction should be placed on this privilege in!view of the number of, prosecutions ,coming, before the court was open to question. , He-had listened carefully to the evidence given by the defendant, and it did. not require an astute accountant to see that the defendant was absolutely lying about his, financial arrangements, or else the money must have been mysteriously appearing; in the household from nowhere, Mr Bundle dealt in turn with the amounts stated by the defendant in evidence a s having been re-ceive'd-arid being in-the banks, and com; merited that when other proceedings for ah attachment order against the £SO the defendant'-had when arrested were dealt with in the court, there was then no question of the ownership of the money. The defendant was lying in that particular, -and he thought he was lying in other particulars. When one saw the fantastic list ,of liquor and; bottles, and evidence that whisky and gin were consumed in considerable quantities, he could not accept the defendant’s statement that the liquor found -was for his' own consumption. The defendant would' be.convicted of keeping .liquor for , sale in. a no-license district- ■ v ,.... - ; f-’A previous conviction was admitted by thp defendant, and in reply to the magistrate Sergeant Hall stated that the defendant was a menace to the town, and not a good word could be said for * him. H'e had been carrying on the sale of liquor for two or' three years, and had been absolutely: defying' the..'..police.; The defendant was sentenced to three months’, imprisonment ori the first charge, convicted and fined £25, solicitor’s fee (£3 3s),’ police expenses (fl), analysts fee (£1 lls Cd), cartage! (17s 6d); and court costs (13s). ■ . The charge for obstructing the police was withdrawn.. ‘ . ‘ -, ; BOWLING Among the recommendations carried, at the meeting of the North Otago Bowling Centre to the interning committee, were : the following;—“That a cards social be -held’oh Easter Saturday night for the entertainment .of vision"-- -bowlers and tbeir* wives instead of a dance, ns heretor fore; that the-qualifying rounds in f the Pairs Competition at ; Erister be abolished, making it one competition;'that the levy on club' members be' increased, by 3d' per head.’’ A recommendation’ to .delete' the qualifying round -from - -the Rinks Competition was lost,; but the request from the South Canterbury Centre to play the matches for .the Murray Trophy ,at Timaru and Oamaru in alternative, years was agreed to. WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’. ASSOCIA- . TION ' ' - ° . Members of the Waitaki High School Old Girls’ Association are reminded of the card evening to be held in the Star and Garter Tea Rooms on July 3. Tickets may. be procured from any member of the committee before June 28. LADIES’ HOCKEY NOTES CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER. ~ Seniors. v „ " v- ■ Goals. Ch.

The second ' round of the senior competition was commenced at Herbert between the Pirata and Herbert Clubs. The game resulted in a draw, 1 each side securing one goal. From the initial bully the match proved very fast and interesting, both teams playing exceptionaljy good hockey, which was marred at times by obstructions and turning by both sides. The Pirata team showed more experience than the home side, and. with a little more vim into its play -would, have come out on top. However, the Herbert eleven kept their opponents, very busy, and the many spectators present enjoyed one of the best matches yet played on their home ground. . , In the junior games the Pirata v. Mabeno match, played at Maheno, resulted in a draw, three goals all. The town team was at a loss on the ground, which was a little heavy and slightly bumpy for good hockey. However, both teams displayed a good knowledge of the game, and played very hard in an endeavour t 6 score the deciding goal.

Obstructions and sticks were the chief infringements, and- lack of finish was rather noticeable in both teams. Pirata was the stronger of the two teams, and should, have secured a victory. The Maheno backs gave yeoman service to their side by clearing several dangerous forward movements by the opposition. The Athletic A-Arawa game created a good deal of interest, and at the commencement play was fairly, fast and open, though at times bunching was evident and positional play was-sacrificed. The Athletic right-back kept too far back, and failed at several critical times to feed her forwards. Sticks and obstruction were responsible for holding up the game at many interesting stages. When the half-time whistle sounded the scores were two all, but shortly after the change-over Arawa secured another fine goal, shot by Miss Aikenhead. From then onwards Athletic, however, livened ,up and was successful in scoring three more goals. The: off-side rule should be studied more by players. It is understood that the North Otago Hockey Referees’ Association has issued invitations to all ,clubs to attend its next meeting on June 29, when a full discussion of the rules will take place. It is to be hoped that a large number of players will attend and hear the interpretations for their own advantage. Several of the referees' controlling the various games, have been subjected to criticism, and this should be a good opportunity of finding out the points on which players have been penalised. DRAW FOR SATURDAY.

Seniors.—Arawa A v. Herbert, at King George’s Park. No,. 2 ground, at 3 p.m. (Messrs H. W, Thomas and R. W. Arnott); Pirata A, a bye. Juniors.—Arawa B v. Athletic B, at King George’s Park, No. 3 ground, at 2 p.m. (Mr R. W, Arnott); Pirata Cv. Maheno, at Maheno, at 2.30 p.m. (Messrs D. Lawrie and G. E. Richardson): Pirata B v. Athletic A. at King George’s Park, No. 2 ground,- at 2 p.m. (Mr A. Barsdell). Friendly Match.—Pirata A v. Palmerston, at King George’s Park. No. 1 ground, at 3 p.m. (Mr A. Barsdell). ’ , TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. Athletic A.—Misses E. Hanley. M. Yeoman, N. Casey, D. Burns, M. Hart, N. Hawton. M. Sparks, ,F. Kearns, 0. Hedges, J. Winsloe (captain), J. Patterson. ' - Athletic B, —Misses J. Joyce, H.‘ Fraser, P. Falloon, F. M'Kenzie. E. Patterson. P,,. Patterson, B. Nicholson. RUGBY NOTES CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS. Seniors.

The result of the Athletic-Excelsior match made all the difference to the Senior Competition, and interest in the matches for the next two Saturdays will be' greatly- intensified, as with only two points ; now separating the leading teams, and with Old Boys playing excellent football, it is impossible to forecast the final result. Patrons can therefore look forward to very keen contests on the Oval before the completion of the third round, and with the representative matches drawing near players are stire to give of their very best. , Excelsior started off with a right merry will, and the team was certainly out, if possible, to gain a position that yvould give it a chance to retain the Citizens' Shield. The play could not be classed as brilliant, but generally it was full of exciting incident. The Blue forw'ards gave their best exhibition this season, and dominated the play in all , phases of fonyajrd’ work... By breaking up quickly they came through and harassed the Athletic; inside i backs, giving them little room to work in. Cleverley played an exceptionlly, .fine game, and was the outstanding forward on the field, and Grodott, MTvor, and Faris also played 1 good, bustling- games.. In the Maroon ranks Carrodus made some fine break- , aways - and fr equently changed defence into attack. Sim, Park, and Holland ! worked hprd for .their side to retain its laurels, but the van; did not combine to -such good advantage as has been seen on previous Saturdays. Both.sets of backs played a spoiling game and passing rushes were not numerous. Both half-backs were slow in getting the ball out from the scrums, and Purvey experienced a difficult time, with the-Blue forwards coming through so quickly. A. Stichman, who made his return appearance in town football after an absence of a couple of seasons, played at first five-eighths, and supported Purvey well, staving off hot forward rushes repeatedly. Dwyer and Mason were too well marked and were allowed no latitude, and the wing threequarters saw but little of the ball, though they showed/ dash when opportunities came their way. Budd was again very , safe on defence in the full-back position. Murray and Harle showed up conspicuously in the ranks of the Blue backs, and standing close up to their opponents effectively nipped attacking movements in the bud. Murray especially played a fine game, and W. Cleland, who made his first appearance on the wing, though unable to resist joining in'with the forwards on numerous occasions, generally' acquitted himself better than , was expected. played his usual safe game at full-back, tackled .well, and his long punts down the side line showed rare judgment and skill. * It was not until well on in the second spell that the issue was placed beyond doubt in the Old Boys-Maheno game. With 15 minutes to go Old Boys set to with a will and notched two good tries in a few minutes. On the whole, the game was rather, ragged, but this seems to apply to all games played on No. 2 ground, the uneven surface of which is detrimental ,to good Rugby. , Neither side appeared to be up to the previous Saturday’s standard, .and the Old Boys backs were decidedly disappointing, and did not combine as effectively as was expected. Mills was not'at his best, arid his handling at times was faulty. Tempero fielded well,'and played a sound game at five-eighths, but Frame had few opportunities, and Cameron did not make the most of-his chances. Murray and Webb on the wings saw little of the ball, but did all they were called on to do in good fashion, and Taylor, at full-back, got through the day’s work very creditably. For a light pack the Old Boys put up a hard fight, and in the dying stages ol the game proved superior to their opponents. Ludemann and Rodgers were the pick, Ludemann enhancing the reputation he has been steadily gaining of being one of the best forwards in the competition. The Maheno hookers secured the greater share of the ball in the set scrums, but the backs showed little combination, and as an attacking force they were negligible. Maheno was witnout the services of Lindsay and Gillies, and this club ha s been unfortunate in not being able to field the/ same team twice this season. Jim Newlands again turned out for his old club, and gave a good account of himself on the wing. ihe Green defence was generally poor, Jim Bruce being the only one to give good service to his side in this direction. H. Souness at half-back made a good showing, but the five-eighths were weak. Ihe most improved forward in the Green van

UNION

is L. Dougherty, and he, with the Newlandg brothers, made a trio of hard workers. REFREES FOR SATURDAY. Seniors.—Athletic v. Old Boys, at Oval, at 2.45 (Mr M'Stay); Excelsior v. Maheno at No. 2, at 2.45 (Mr G. Knowles). Juniors.—Old Boys v. Excelsior, at Oval, at 1.15 (Mr J. Stewart); School v. Maheno, at. No. 2, at 1.15 (Mr C. Crone). Third Grade, —Athletic v. St. Kevin’s, at No. 3, at 1.15 (Mr South); Old Boys v. School, at No. 3. at 2.45 (Mr Booth). Fourth Grade. —St. Kevin’s v. School B, at No. 4, at 1.15 (Mr J. Airey) ; School A v. Southern, at No. 4, at 2.45 (Mr W. May). . . ... , _ Fifth Grade. —St. Kevin s v. School B (Mr Woodward); Athletic A v. School A, at Takaro Park, at 1.15 (Mr Dreaver). SATURDAY’S GAMES. After the defeat of Athletic at_ the hands of Excelsior the senior competition has reached an interesting stage, and this Saturday’s matches should attract large numbers of followers of the various clubs to the Show Grounds. Added to this is the fact that Old Boys will again meet Athletic on the Oval, and patrons have not forgotten the excellent game of a fortnight ago between these two teams. Old Boys can be depended upon to entertain spectators to some fast, open play, and will be all out to avenge the defeat by Athletic. Excelsior will also be eager to retain its position as the second team on the champimiship ladder, as a loss in its match against Maheno on No. 2 ground would spoil ite chances of again winning the Citizens’ Shield. The cur-tain-raiser on the Oval will be provided by Old Boys and Excelsior, and this match should give .pleasure to spectators. Teams for Saturday:— ' Athletic Seniors. —Budd, H. Stichraan, Steele, 'Purvey, Mason, Dwyer, A. Stichman, -Carrodus, Carriugton, Holland, Judkins, Wharton, Sim, Brown,, and Park; emergencies—Taylor, Robertson, and C. Palmer. Athletic Third Grade. —Sparks, Harney, Taylor, Cleveland, Campbell, Paterson, Brown, Dwyer, Luxon, Seivers, Sparks, Carrington, Howell, M'Lean, Murtagh, Ward, M'Lardy, and Beattie. Athletic Fifth Grade. ■— Campbell, M'Lean, MMurtrie, Lynch, Rowell, Ford, Lockheart, Ross, Farrell. Campbell, Fricker, Brown, Little, Robinson, Ward. Heazlewood, and Goodall.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The following are the results of the weekly shoot of the Volunteer Club;—R. Hedges 75—7—80, H. M'Lardy 73—7—80, A. Smith 75—4—79, J. Herron 74—5 79, M. Williams 74—5—79, R. Crawshaw 73—5—78, T. Koppert 74—3—77, J. Carlson 72—4—76, P. Smith 71—5—76, Sergeant-inajor, A.; Cockerill 71 —3—74, G. M'Lardy 70 —5—75. The rifle button was won by A.I Smith and the handicap button by H. M'Lardy.-. 1 . • The'following were the highest scores registered at the w.eekly shoot of the Enfield Club: —A. H. Gibson, 79 —1-—80; G. Allan, 78—3—80; J. Allan, .77—4 80; H. Bradley. 77—4—80; R. Bean, 76—4—80; J. M'Veigh, 77—4—80; A. Yuill, 77—5—80; W. Allan, 74 — 1 7—80; W. Diver, 72—9—80; J. Kerin, 70—16 80; A. Anderson, 754 —79; G. Yuill. 75—3—78; H. Ellery, 75-3—78: W. Fallon, 73 —4-r-77; B. Johnston, 73 —4 77; N. Allan, 69—8—77; D. Elliott, 65—7—72; J. Hellewell, 68—4—72; J. Gibson, 63 —6 —69. ’ PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel. —Mr Scrimshaw, Mr H. Angell, Mr F. W. Cooper (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. Boyd, Mr C. V. Dayua, Mr G. D. North, Mr P. G. Ward, Mr MJ, Millar (Dunedin), Mr G. Bradbury, Mr A. Baker (Timaru). - New Club Hotel.—Mr J. R. White. Mr S. Black, Mr C. Watson, Mr J. A. Paterson (Dunedin), Mr W. Castle (Melbourne), Mr S. G. Robinson, Mr A. F. White, Mr A. Romeril (Christchurch), Mr C. W. Hampton, Mr A. H. Neich (Wellington), Mrs C. Donahue (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs W. G. Wilson (Kakanui), Mr W. H. Hodge, Mr G. H. M'Carthie (Auckland), , A BETTER TONE

In conversation with an Oamaru business man yesterday, the opinion was expressed that the better tone in business frequently referred to throughout the Home Country and New Zealand was having a marked effect on the people generally. Confidence was returning, and those who for years-had refrained from purchasing even what at one time would have been considered the necessaries of life, are; beginning to spend more freely. The same confidence, was being felt in the property market, with the result that in Oamaru several agents have of late effected, sales, and there is a steady demand for property of any sort so long as the price is reasonable. The shortage of good tenant able homes is very marked, and there is a prospect that in the very near future the foundations of several new cottages will be laid. .Another feature of interest so far as Oariiaru is concerned is that there is but one empty shop in the main street. During the last 10 'days five properties have been sold, three house properties, one small farm, and one large, farm. There appears to be a; genuine inquiry for house properties and small farms and sections. y:'' v SHIPPING NOTES The Wainui is expected about Saturday to load 20 horses for Melbourne. . The Waimarino is due on Monday to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Kini is due about Monday to discharge coal from Westport. The Poolta is expected on Tuesday evening to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton.The Opihi is expected on June 29 to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. WINDSOR WOMEN’S INSTITUTE At the monthly meeting of the Windsor Women’s Institute there was a large attendance of members and friends, the president (Miss Taylor) bccupying the chair. A very interesting demonstration on the of ..mocassins was given by Miss Kennedy, who was accorded a vote of thanks. A competition was won by Mrs Brian, and the potato-growing competition by Miss W. Farlane, with Mrs T. Rawcliffe, sen., second. The hostesses for the afternoon wore Misses Taylor and Matthews. 1

WOMEN’S DIVISION. FARMERS’

The president (Mrs M'Cully) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Dun.t.roon branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union; and extended a welcome to the new members. The president reported on the first meeting of the North Otago Provincial Executive. The contents, of the home science box proved very interesting. A competition for tlie best article made from a sugar bag attracted a large number of entries, Miss.M. Francis’s cushion * gaining Mrs Harvey’s prize for first place. Mrs G. G. Sutherland’s shopping bag was awarded second- prize. Afternoon tea was served.

WAITAKI HYDRO NOTES

BILLIARDS MATCH,

An enjoyable billiards match was played on Tuesday evening between Waitaki Hydro and Kurow at Kurow, resulting as fol,Iows:-r-HYDRO. KUROW. H. Valentine 200 G. W. Cogger 164 A. M'Alpinc .. 200 A. Valentine 146 E. Necklon .. 200 F, Nye, jun. 149 Wi C. Grant- 186 E. Christianson .. .. 200 W. Moore .. 177 L. M'Kinnon 200 S. Anderson 200 F. Walsh .. 145 The aggregates were: Hydro 1163, Kurow 1004. SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S DANCE. The Waitaki Hydro Scottish Society held its fortnightly dancing class on Monday evening. Mr P. S. Geddes carried out the duties of M.C., excellent music being supplied by Miss S. Munro’s orchestra.

AUCTION SALE There was a good attendance of the public at an auction sale at which Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons submitted, on behalf of Mr Alexander Wilson, a freehold section, block XXII, Ribble street. The property was passed in, but negotiations are proceeding to sell the section privately. THE PORT OF OAMARU One of the busiest months in the history of the port of Oamaru is expected during the month of July, as the following vessels are due to load cargo:—Canadian Challenger (5439 tons) on July 1, to load general cargo for New York; Surrey (8654 tons) on.Jnlv 5, to load for London; Turakina (8565 tons), for West of England ports: Kent (8694 tons) on July 27, for London; and Port Hobart (7448 tons), for West of England. The last four vessels will take on frozen meat and general cargo. The total tonnage of these overseas vessels is 38,710 tons. LADIES’ GOLF The following is the draw for the North Otago Ladies’ Golf Club’s bogey match to-morrow:—Mrs M'Culloch v. Miss M'Quade, Miss Wylde Brown v. Mrs Barclay, Mrs Orbell v. Mrs Meek, Miss Stevenson v. Miss Nicolls. Mrs Cook v. Mrs T. M Donald, Miss P, Robins v. Mrs Roll, Miss Ireland v. Mrs Newsom Mrs Spooner v. Mrs Kilpatrick, Mrs Bailey v. Miss L. Hewat. Tenth tee: Mrs Brown v. Miss M. Hewat, Mrs Ireland v. Miss P. Lane, Mrs Burton v. Miss Armstrong. Third Grade; Mrs Wilson v. Mrs Ewart, Miss J. Roll v. Miss Catto, Miss Bennett v. Miss Crawshaw, Miss Price v. Mrs D. Smith, Mrs Wylie v. Mrs Gedge, Mrs C. Smith v. Miss Boyle, Miss Lane v. 1 Mrs Rickman. .

,■ P. w. L. D. ; F. A; Pfa. Pirata .. .. 3 2 —• -i; 8' 1 5 Arawa .. 2 I i ■ 3 4 2 Herbert, .. 3 —, 2 1 8 1 J uniors. Athletic A 4 4- — — 18 5 .8 Pirata B 4 2 1 1 11 8 5 Maheno 4 1 1 2 6 7 4 Pirata C , .. 4 2 2 — 3 11 4 Arawa .. .. 4 1 2 1 7 8 3 Athletic B 4 — 4 — 2 11 —

P.W.L. D. Points. F. A. Ch, Pts, Athletic .. ... 6 5 1 — 66 31 10 Excelsior ,. 6 4 2 — 55 54 8 Old Boys .. 6 2 4 — 65 . 75 .4 Maheno .. .. 6 1:5 — Juniors. 44 71 2 Athletic • .. 5 4 1 — 49 18 S Old' Boys .. 4 3 — 1 67 21 7 Excelsior .. 5 2 2 1 35 22 7 Maheno '. .- .. 6 1 3 1 6 57 . 3 School .. .. .5— 4 1 Third Grade. 6 45 1 Athletic, , ..54—1 31 17 9 St. Kevin's 4 3 1 — 111 6' 6 School .. .. 4 1 2 1 25 40 3 Excelsior ..514 — 39 109 2 Old Boys .. 4 13 — Fourth Grade 39 72 2 Athletic ..•6 6— .— 71 19 12 School A .. 5 1’22 51 50 '4 Southern ..6132 27 46 4 School B .. 5 1 4 — 32 66 2 Fifth Grade. St. Kevin’s A 2 2 — 54 .■ _i-. 4 Athletic , ..21 1 — 15 24 2 School A .. 2 — 1 1 11 41 1 St. Kevin’s B 1 1 : ip 11 1 School B ... 1 — 1 — —, ., . ' 7 Country Competition. ,15 7 Awakino, .. 6 5 1 — 125 25 10 Duntroon .. 6 5 I — 27 15 10 Kurow .. 5 3 2 — 49 57 6 Georgetown 0 3 3 — 36 40 6 Ngapara . .. 6 1 5 — 38 106 2 Tokarahi .. ,5 — 5 — ,8 40 ■ —