NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21994, 1 July 1933, Page 16

NORTH OTAGO.

(Fsoh Ode Special Cobbespondent.)

POULTRY SHOW

The Oamaru Poultry Society’s fortjrninih annual show opened yesterday at the Drill Hill. All sections were judged during the morning, and the entries exceeded those of last year by 60. There was generally keen competition in the various classes, and there were several South Island championships awarded, the South Island old English game show being held in conjunction. A feature of the show was the wonderful display of Australian lovebirds or budgerigars. The show will be continued throughout to-day and this evening. The judge of the canaries and cage birds (Mr B. Tomkins) expressed the opinion that the Norwich classes were not up to the type generally shown, but Mr L. E. Mackay’s yellow bird _was a nice thick-bodied bird, of correct size and nicely feathered. Mr W. Turvey’s buff was a fine type of variegated bull. The Yorkshire canaries were not so numerous as in previous years. Mr J. Jenkin’s buff variegated was a bird of good type, with good length and carriage, and tight in feather. Mr Tomkins commented on the really excellent display of budgerigars, saying that throughout the section the entries were a very fine lot. The pairs class gave keen competition, due to the general excellence of the entries. In this class Mr J. Meikle was awarded first prize with a splendid pair of greens. Mr R. E. Mahan was a close second with a pair of yellows, while the blues were both awarded tickets. The placed entries were separated by only a few points. In foreign finches several varieties were staged, some of them for the first time in Oamaru. Mr Tomkins said these birds were really worth inspection, and he was highly pleased with the exhibits. Mr R. E. Mahan was the most successful exhibitor in this section. The open poultry section was judged by Mr D. Burns, who commented on the fine classes in Black Orpingtons, in which Mr W. Garvey won the South Island championship with a splendid cockerel. Mr G. H. Povey was again prominent with Minorcas, and scored most points in this section. Some excellent Sussex pullets were staged by Mr J. S. Taplin. The Silkie championship was won by Mr T. Nightingale with an exceptionally nice pullet. Black Orpingtons were also the best exhibits in the utility section, Mr F. C. Griffith’s cockerel being the best bird in the whole section. The best pullet was that shown by Mr W. Maurice. These birds, and in fact all the Orpingtons, were nice in feather and well staged. The Rhode Island Reds .were said by the judge (Mr C. Browne), to be the next best class, the pullets being equal to any he had seen elsewhere this season. Mr J. W. Petrie secured the major awards for these fowls. Mr Browne said the light breeds were rather disappointing, the White Leghorns not being up to the standard of previous years. Nevertheless, Mr J. Mitchell’s pullet and Mr I. Bain’s cockerel were birds of excellent type. In the junior and children’s sections a great variety of bantams was shown. Some of the Modern Game and Old English Game were said by Mr E. Vernor, who judged the classes, to be well up to the standard exhibited in the open sections. Roseeombs were a particularly good class,' and showed a preference for these birds among the juvenile fanciers. In the senior bantam section, .judged by Mr A. Forrest, the Roseeombs were an exceptionally good class, particularly in cockerels and pullets. The winning cockerel, exhibited by Miss Pearl Newton, was by the judge to be the best he had seen in the last few years. Messrs Forrester and Vernor gained the second and third awards in this class, in which there was an entry of eight. In a class of nine Rosecomb pullets Messrs Forrester and Vernor exhibited the placed birds. Mr E. H. Oldridge, of Christchurch, won the championship for Japanese bantams. In this section Mr J. S, Wilson, of Nightcaps, won the pullet section. The judge said he was highly pleased with the Modern Game bantams. The Old English Game bantams were judged by Mr J. Meikle, who said he was delighted with the fine entry and the standard of the exhibits. With the holding of the South Island Old English Game championships in conjunction with the show, the aggregate entries exceeded those at the recent snow at Christchurch. ' In all the classes the competition was keen, Christchurch, Oamaru, and Dunedin fanciers competing keenly for the club’s cups and. trophies, the placings being fairly evenly divided. The exhibits in the needlework section were slightly fewer in number than those of last year, but the high standard of work was well maintained, not only in the needlework, but in the arts and crafts and basket work, all of which showed evidence of great care having been taken. The junior and children’s sections also attracted excellent entries, particularly in the primary schools’ class for basket work, for which there were 16 excellent exhibits. In the homing, pigeon section the mileage classes were well filed, and some promising birds were benched in the coloured classes. t The awards were as -.follows: — 1 CANARIES. Judge: Mr E. Tomkins. YORKSHIRE. . . Yellow-ticked or variegated. Two entries —W. Turvey 1, W. Stephen 2. Buff clear. Three entries—W, Stephen l and 3, W. Turvey 2. 0 Buff, ticked or variegated. Two entries—J. Jenkin 1 and 2. ■ Yellow, clear, ticked or variegated colour. One entry—J. Jenkins 1 and champion. Cinnamon variegated yellow. One entry—W. Turvey 1. Buff clear hen. One entry—W. Stephen 1. Yellow clear hen. One entry—W. Stephen 1. ,v; - Ticked or variegated yellow hen. One entry—W. Stephen 1. •BREEDERS’ CLASSES. Yellow clear. One entry—-W. Stephen 1. Cinnamon variegated. One entry—-W. Stephen 1. Buff clear hen. One entry—W. Stephen 1Yellow clear hen. One entry—W. Stephen 1. NORWICH, Yellow ticked or lightly-var*iegated. One entry—L, E. Mackay 1 and champion. Yellow heavily-variegated. Two entries —R. E. Mahan 1, L. E. Mackay 2. Yellow clear colour. One entry—J. Jenkiiie 1. Ticked or variegated buff hen. One entry—W. Turvey 1. „ BREEDERS’ CLASSES. . Yellow ticked or. .variegated. One entry —Mrs E. S. Rowse 1. NOVICE-SECTION. (Norwich.) ’ Yellow-ticked or variegated. One entry —Mrs E. S. Rowse 1. s (Yorkshire.) Yellow clear. One entry—Miss K. Shirkcy ■ I.' Ticked or yellow. One entry—Miss K. Sliirkey I. Heavily-variegated, mule. One entry— Jack Turvey I. \ CAGE BIRDS. Judge: Mr E. Tomkins. Budgerigar green. Four entries—R. E. Mahan 1, W. M. Kae 2, M. G. Austin 3. Budgerigar yellow. Four entries—R. E. Mahan 1, G. Graham 2, M. G. Austin 3. Budgerigar blue. Four entries—J. Meikle 1, G. Graham 2, M. G. Austin 3. Budgerigar, any other colour. Two entries—J. Meikle 1. W. M.'Rae 2. ■ Budgerigar pair, any colour. Four entries—J. Meikle 1, R. E. Mahan 2 and 3. Best goldfinch. Two entries —J. Meikle 1, R. E. Mahan 2. Best foreign finch. Three entries— R. E. Mahan I, 2, and 3. Beet paii’ foreign finches. Three entries—R. E. Mahan 1 and 3, J. Meikle 2.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

JUNIOR BANTAMS. Judge: Mr E. Vernor. Modern Game, hen or pullet. Two entries —Courtney Browne 1 and champion, Joe Turvey 2. O.E.G. cock or cockerel. Nine entries —A. Luxon 1, I. Heselwood 2, lan Paterson 3. O.E.G. hen or pullet. Seven entries — A. J. Meikle 1. Lochiel Cameron 2, Arthur Minty 3. Nottman Bros. h.c. Rosecomb cock or cockerel. Seven entries—Nelson Johnson I and champion, P. Laughton, jun., 2, Bert Whyte 3, Hilda Webb h.c. Rosecomb hen or pullet. Five entries — Hilda Webb 1 and 3, Mdlley Whyte 2. Buff Peking, male. Five entries— Bruce Lauder 1, Mavis Mather 2, C. Boaden 3. Buff Peking, female. " Five entries — L. Heselwood 1, Mavis Mather 2, Arthur Minty 3. A.0.V., female. Two entries—-J. Wright 1 and champion, I. Heselwood -2. Pair bantams, any variety. One entry —Lea Clare 1. JUNIOR PIGEONS. Judge: Mr E. Vernor. Homer cock. Six entries—J. Turvey 1 and special, J. Wright 2, A. J. Meikle 3, Allan Milne h.c., Wilson Bros. h.c. Homer hen. Four entries —J. Wright 1, J. Turvey 2, A. J. Meikle 3, Allan Milne h.c. Homer cock, ringed 1932-33. Three entries —Wilson Bros. 1, J. Wright 2, A. Turvey 3. Homer • hen, ringed 1932-33. Four entries—J. Everett 1, B. Wright 2, A. Turvey 3, Wilson Bros. h.c. Canary. One entry—Joan Taylor 1. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Peking, male. One entry—W. Clare 1. Peking, female. One entry:—Kenneth Keen 1. Game bantam, male. Two entries— Courtney Browne 1, Nottman Bros. 2. Game bantam, female. Two entries— Courtney Browne 1, Nottman Bros. 2. Rosecomb bantam, male. Three entries —Ken Woodward 1, Courtney Browne 2, Kenneth Keen 3. Rosecomb bantam, female. Six entries —Shirley Woodward 1, Wilson Wallace 2, Jim Whyte 3. Any other variety female bantam. One entry—Graham Kinder 1. Pigeon homer cock. One entry—Harry Turvey 1. Pigeon,-any other variety cock. One entry—Courtney Browne 1. Pigeon, any other variety hen. One entry—Courtney Browne 1. . ART NEEDLEWORK. Crochet, fine. Three entries —Mrs J. S. Genge 1 and 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Crochet, coarse. One entry—Mrs Kirton 1. Crochet, d’oyley. Six entries—Mrs J. S. Genge 1,2, and 3,' Mrs Kirton h.c. Embroidery. One entry—Mrs J. E. Hill 1. Hand-embroidered supper cloth, in colours. Seven entries—Miss W. Bradfield 1, Mrs J. E. Hill 2, Miss J. M‘Leod 3. Hand-embroidered traycloth. or centre, in colours. Nine entries—Miss Tipa 1, Mrs Drummond 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3, Miss J. Rawcliffe h.c. Two hand-worked handkerchiefs. Four entries—Mrs J. S.. Genge 1 and 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Cushion, other than knitted or painted. Three entries—Mrs Jeffery 1, Mrs J. E. Hill 2, Mrs Osborne 3. Tea cosy. One entry—Mrs J. E, Hill Lady’s apron. Five entries—Mrs J. S. Genge 1, Mrs J. E. Hill 2, Miss Shanks 3. Piece of neeedlework, open to those who have never previously won a prize. Four entris —Miss E.'M’Taggart 1, Miss M. Knowler 2, Mrs M. Butts 3. Arts and crafts. Six entries—Miss Mitchell 1, Miss Uta Bailey 2, Mrs F. A. Paterson 3. Any article tapestry work. Six entries—Miss M.- Walter 1, Mrs Jeffery 2, Mies G. Flamank 3. Pair hand-knitted socks. Four entries —Mrs Kirton 1, Mrs W. Tait 2, Miss A. Turvey 3. Knitted jumper. Seven entries—Miss M. Grant 1, Mrs E. Willers 2, Mrs W. Tait 3. .. • ~ Child’s knitted garment. Two entries —Mrs A. S. Watson 1, Mrs Kirton 2. ' Knitted article. Six entries —Miss D. V. Hamilton 1, Miss M. Catto 2, Mrs Jardine 3.i Crochet article, in wool or silk. Four entries —Mrs Kirton 1 and two second prizes. JUNIOR CLASSES. Embroidered cushion. Three entries— Jean Hay 1, Miss I. Cawley 2 and 3. Knitted article. Five entries —Cathie Macrae 1, Molly Goodall 2, Jean Hay-3. Embroidered article. Seven entries— Jean Hay 1 and cup and h.c., Joyce Beattie 2, Molly Goodall 3. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. (12 years and under.) Piece of work, any description. Two entries—Dorothy- Weir 1, .Wensley Turvey _ 2. Piece of work, any description, nine years and under. Six entries—Betty Keen 1, Olive Grave 2 and 3. Basket work, primary schools. Sixteen entries—David Donaldson 1, Mervin Maxwell 2, Harold Allington 3, Ivan de Joux h.c. POULTRY. OLD ENGLISH GAME. Judge: Mr J. Meikle. Black-breasted red cock. Six entries —M'Leod and Wright- 1 and cup, J. A. Boswell .2 and 3, "James P. Gaynor h.c. Partridge hen. ■ Three entries —Alexander Rennell 1, M'Leod and Wright 2 and 3. Black-breasted red cockerel. Five entries—H. Williams 1 and h.c.', W. Shirkey 2, T. Blundell 3. Partridge pullet. Four entries—W. Shirkey 1, M'Leod and Wright 2, Steenie Brown 3. Black-breasted light red cock. Five entries—J. S. Woods 1 and champion, 2 and 3. Clay or wheaten hen. One entry—T. Blundell 1. Black-breasted light red cockerel. Five entries—T. Blundell 1, J. S. Woods 2. H. Watkinson 3. Clay or wheaten pullet. Four entries —J. S. Woods 1, A. MacDonald 2 and 3. Duckwing cock. Seven entries—M'Leod and Wright 1 and cup and 2, Mrs Watkinson 3, J. P. Gaynor h.c. Duckwing hen. Three entries—M'Leod and Wright 1,2, and 3. Duckwing cockerel. Four entries—J. A. Boswell 1, W. M. Rae 2, M'Leod and Wright 3. Duckwing pullet. Two entries—M'Leod and Wright 1 and 2. Pile hen. Three entries—J. A. Boswell 1 and 3, Thelma Woods 2. Pile cockerel. Four entries—J. A. Boswell 1 and cup and reserve champion, 2 and 3. Brown, red, or ginger cock. Two entries —R. W. Brown ’ 1 and champion and 2. Brown, red, or ginger hen. Three entries—R. W, Brown 1 and 2, J. S. Woods 3, Brown, red. or ginger cockerel. Four entries —I!. W. Brown 1 and 3, F. H. Smith 2. Brown.'red. or ginger red pullet. Eight entries —R. W. Brown 1, F. Longbottom 2 and 3. Grey or birchben cock. Four entries —R. W. Brown 1, Alexander Rennell 2, Thelma Woods 3. Grey or brichen ben. Two entries—R. W. Brown 1, J. S. Woods 2, Grey or brichen cockerel. Two entries —R. W. Brown 1, A. I. MacDonald 2.' Grey or brichen pullet. One entry—A. I. MacDonald 1. Spangle hen. One entry—Thelma Woods 1. Any other colour cock. Seven entries —J. S. Woods 1 and 2; A. I. MacDonald 3. Any other colour hen. Four entries— J. S. Woods 1 and 2. Any other colour cockerel. Two entries —H. Watkinson 1, T. Blundell 2. Any other colour pullet. Two entries —H. Watkinson 1. J. S. Woods 2.

OPEN POULTRY. Judge: Mr D. Burns. Minorca hen. Two entries —G. H. Povey 1 and 2. . Minorca cockerel. Three entries —W. J. Currie 1, G. H. Povey 2 and '3. Minorca pullet. Three entries —W. J. Currie 1, G. H. Povey 2. Black Orpington cock. Two entries J. F. Hayhurst ly W. Maurice 2. Black Orpington hen. Three entries— B. Kelly 1, J. F. Hayhurst 2. W. Maurice 3. , . ■ Black,Orpington cockerel. Five entries —W. Garvey I and champion, B. Kelly 2, J. F. Hayhurst 3. Black Orpington pullet. One entry—W• Mtiurics 1 ’ Sussex cock. One entry—J. S. Taplin Sussex hen.' One entry—J. S. Taplin 1. Sussex cockerel. Two entries —J. o. Taplin l and 2. . T Q Sussex' pullet. Three entries—J. ». Taplin 1,2,: and 3. ~ Silkie cockerel. One entry—C. Fallowfield T.> , _ XT . , , Silkie pullet. Three entries—T. Nightingale' 1 and champion, C. Fallowfield 4 and 3. - LADIES’ CLASSES. Any variety cock or cockerel. One entry—Mrs E. Vernor 1. Any variety hen or pullet. One entry Mrs J: Forrester 1. > BANTAMS. Judge:. Mr.: A. Forrest. Black breasted red cock. Five entries —L. E. Maekay 1 and 2, A. Morris 3. Black-breasted red hen. Three entries —L. E. Maekay 1 and 2, W. Shirkey 3, Black-breasted red cockerel. entries—H. Mackie 1, E. H. Oldndge 2, L. E. Maekay 3. Black-breasted black red pullet. Three entries—A. Morris 1 and 2, ,L. E. Maekay Duckwing cock. Two entries —A. Morris 1 and 2. . . ~ , Duefcwing ben. Two entries —A. Morns 1 and 2. . Duckwing cockerel. Four entries A. Morris 1 and 2. W. J. Currie 3. Duckwing pullet. Four entries—A. Morris 1 and 3, W. Stephen 2. • Pile hen. One entry l —L. E. Maekay 1 " Pile cockerel. One entry—L. E. Mackar L _ „ _ _ Pile pullet.' One entry—L. E. MacAny other colour Old English hen. Two entries—L. ;B. Maekay 1. A. Morns 2 ‘ Any other colour Old English game cockerel. One entry—A. Morns 1. Any other colour Old English game pullet. Five entries —H. Mackie 1, L. it. Maekay 2, A. Morris 3. MODERN GAME BANTAMS. Judge: Mr E. Vernor. Black-breasted red cockerel. One entry—W. Turvey ,1.. . Black-breasted red pullet. One entry W.’Turvey 1. . _ _ Pile cockerel. One entry—W. Turvey .’Pile pullet.. One entry—W. Turvey, 1. Black rosecomb cock. ; One entry Vernor and Forrester I. , Black rosecomb ben. Two entries Vernor and Forrester R. Webb 2; Black r rosecomb cockerel. Eight entries —Pearl Newton 1. Vernor and Forrester 2,3, and h.c., W. Stephen h.c. Black rosecomb pullet. Nine entries Vernor and Forrester 1,2, .3, and h.c., Master F. A. Cawley h.c, Buff or cinnamon Pekin cockerel. One entry—Mrs E. A. Cleave. 1. Buff or cinnamon Pekin pullet. One entry—Mrs E. A. Cleave 1. Japanese bantam cock. One entry— J. C. Wilson 1. Japanese . bantam hen. One entry J. Ci Wilson 1. ' Japanese bantam cockerel. Two entries—E. H. Oldridge 1 and ch, J. C. Wilson 2. ' Japanese bantam pullet. One entry J. C. Wilson. DUCKS. Muscovy drake. One entry—Hamish M'Kenzie. UTILITY CLASSES. Judge: Mr C. A. Browne. ' White Leghorn cock. One entry—l. Bain 1. , . White Leghorn lien. Three entries— J. Wray 1, I. Mitchell 2 knd 3. White Leghorn cockerel. Four entries —I. Bain 1 and sp., Mrs J. R. Cleave 2, I. Mitchell 3. White Leghorn pullet. Two entnes I. Mitchell 1 and sp., I. Bain 2. Black Minorca hen. Two entries —G. H. Povey 1 and 2. Black Minorca cockerel. Two entries —G. H. Povey Land 2. . Black Minorca pullet. Four, entries— Mrs Reid 1, G. H. Povey 2. Black Orpington cock. One entry—A. L. Haddon 1. , Black Orpington cockerel; Seven entries—F. C. Griffiths 1, J. A. Petrie 2, A. L. Haddon 3. • Black Orpington pullet. Six entries— W. Maurice 1, /. A. Petrie 2, W. Minty 3. . • Rhode Island R^d,hen. Two entries— J. W." Petrie 1. ' ■ Rhode Island Red pullet. Four entries —J. W. Petrie 1,2, and 3. : Selling class heavy breed, male. One entry—F. C. Griffiths 1. FANCY PIGEONS.. ■ Judge: Mr ,J. Robertson. Tumblers, A.O.C. cock. One entry— M. G. Austin 1. ■ , Tumblers, A.O.C. hen. One entry—M. G. Austin 1. WORKING HOMERS. , Judge: Mr J. Robertson. 600-Mile cock. One entry—S. Browne 600-Mile hen. Two entries —S. Browne I, Webb Bros. 2. 500-Mile cock. Three entries—C. Ruxton 1, S. Browne 2 and. 3. 500-Mile hen. Three entries—C. Buxton 1, S. Browne 2, C. Browne 3._ 400-Mile cock. Four entries —S. Browne 1 and ch. and 3, Webb Bros 2, C. Ruxton h.c. . • . • 400-Mile hen. Four entries—Webb Bros. 1, S. Browne 2 and h.c., C. Ruxton 300-Mile cock. Five entries—S.. Browne 1, C. Ruxton 2, C. Browne 3, W. Everett h.c., E. Chilcott h.c. 300-Mile hen. Three entries—S. Browne 1 and champion, W. Everett 2, W, Turvey 3. 200-Mile cock. One entry—S. Browne 200-Mile hen. Two entries—S. Browne 1, Webb Bros. 2. 100-Mile cock. Two entries—B. Browne 1, Webb Bros. 2. ' 100-Mile hen. Two entries —Webb Bros. 1, S. Browne 2. Most likely flyer old bird cock. Three entries —P. Backer 1, S. Browne 2, E. Chilcott 3. Plain blue ringed cock. On# entry— Webb Bros. 1. Plain blue ringed hen. One entry— S. Browne 1. Red chequered ringed hen. One entry— S. Browne 1. Pied ringed cock. One entry—Webb Bros. 1. 1 75-Mile hen. One entrj’—S. Browne 1. Flown 100 miles, 1932-33 cock. One entry—E.' Chilcott 1. Flown 100 miles, 1932-33 hen. Three entries —W. Everett 1, Webb Bros. 2, S. Browne 3. Flown 150 miles, 1932-33 cock. One entry—E. Chilcott 1. CHURCH SERVICES The weekly Christian Science service will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Coquet street, to-morrow at 7 p.m. The subject will be "God,” and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Sunday school will commence at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. G. Miller, of North-East Valley, Dunedin, will conduct the morning service in St..Paul’s Church to-mor-row. and will present the case for the social service work. The members of the Oamaru Rotary Club will attend the evening service, which will be conducted by the minister, the Rev. Brian Kilroy, who will speak on “Unsatisfactory Service.” Mr P, Linton Hodge will render the solo "Abide With Me” (Liddle). and the choir will sing the anthem "I Did Call Upon the Lord.” At the morning communion service at the Church of Christ a series of doctrinal addresses will be given, commencing tomorrow morning with an address upon "God.” A second address on the Bible will be given at the evening service. Miss Bull, of Wellington, will be; the soloist at this service. Yon are cordially invited to attend. The services at St. Luke’s to-morrow will be at 8-a.m. fholy communion), 11 a.m. (choral communion), and 6.30 p.m., when the anthem “ The Ransomed of the Ix>v4 ” will be sung. There will be services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. at Newborongh, 2.30 at Enfield, and 2.30 at Pukeuri. Archdeacon Russell and the Rev. D. Hillman will be the officiating clergy.

RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for to-day:— Excelsior Seniors.—Granger, Cl eland, Hade, Davey, Murray, Wilson, Knight, Cleverley. M'lntosh, Laney, Easton, MTvor, Grocott, Fans, Fainilton; emergency, Omnet. Excelsior Third Grade.- —Barnes, Shalders, Brooker, Forbes, M'Kay, Wilton, Faris, M'Pliersou, Campbell, Grocott, Dick, Brosnahan. Sampson, 'Middlemass, Valk, Tcmpero, Goodall. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The following are the highest scores registered at the weekly shoot of the Railway Club:—K. Lawrie, 793 —SO; F. Longman. 793 —80; G. Brightwell, 77 —3—80; R. J, Wilson, 77—3—80; M. Mulhern, '77—3—80; G. Miller, 77—5 80; J. Waterworth, 77 —6 —80; G. Frame, 77—7—80; D. Cox, 77—9—80; W. Middleditch, 76—7—80; A. Gumming, 76 —5 —80; F. Downer, 75 —5 —80; D. Williams. 75—5—80; H. Stamford. 75 10—80; F. Robson, 75—6—80; F. Peneamene. 73 —10- —80; A. Edwards, 69—12 — 80; D. Mason, 66—18—80; J. Christie,j 61 —20—80; A. Brown, 78—1 —79; A. Jackman, 78—1—79; V. Baker, 754 — 79; C. Tempero, 75 —4 —79; R. Black, 75 —4 —79; A. Wilson, 73 —5—78; C. Hinkley, 72-—6—7 B. R. Lawrie won the rifle button and H. Staniford the handicap button. COMMUNITY SINGING The first of the weekly sessions of community singing was held in the Opera House yesterday from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m., and proved an outstanding success. In all 500 people attended, and the Mayoress’s Relief Fund benefited by a considerable amount. The Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) extended a welcome to those present, anl appealed for wholehearted support from the citizens. The leaders for the day were Messrs Bailey, Hook, and Hodge, all of whom rose to the occasion and succeeded in rousing the’ audience to great enthusiasm. A number of rollicking choruses were sung with splendid effect, and several humorous items by the leaders were greatly appreciated. Mr Nye officiated at the piano. Several gifts and of goodwill were received, and this inaugural session must have been very gratifying to the promoters. BOXING The local association has catered well for, boxing patrons by arranging a 12 rounds’ professional bout between Percy Hawes, of Christchurch, and Colin Jones, of Oamaru. Both boxers are clever opponents of the art. and the match is being looked forward to eagerly by boxing enthusiasts. The supporting amateur bouts fill out a full evening’s sport, and, include suck well-known ring performers as J. Ramsay (Hydro), who is matched against H. Kerr (Oamaru), D. OJConnell (Macraes) v. J. Olliver (St. Kevin’s), both these bouts being of six rounds; F. A. M'Do’nald (Hydro) v., S. Easton (Oamaru), in a four rounds' bout; and T. Rutherford (St. Kevin’s) v. D. Eddington (Oamaru) and J. Mulligan (Enfield) v. K. Kean (St. Kevin’s) in three rounds bouts. Such a programme should appeal to boxing patrons and attract a large crowd to the Opera House on Thursday next. MAJESTIC THEATRE In keeping with the Majestic policy of screening suitable programmes for juveniles on Saturday afternoons, Tim M'Coy will appear to-day at the matinee in “Man of Action,” the supports also being quite in order. To-night comedy-drama will be the form of entertainment when William Powgll, George Sidney, Evelyn Brent, and Evalyn Knapp will appear in “High Pressure.” Powell is a salesman of the “get-rich-quick ” type, and what he does to obtain his object in life forms the plot of a very enjoyable laugh for those who witness this picture. Supports are also on the good side. OVERSEAS SHIPPING The Canadian Challenger is due to arrive at Oamaru on Monday, to load wool, casings, and rabbit skins for America and . United Kingdom ports, leaving the same day for Dunedin. JOCELYN BEAUTY SALON To the women of North Otago desirous of looking their best, the “ Jocelyn (’ Beauty Salon offers every aid to beauty practised, by specialists. All .branches of hairdressing in the latest "styles and by modern appliances is carried out from hair cutting and trimming to marcel and permanent waving. Shampoos for thoroughly cleansing the scalp and special massage of the scalp ensure a healthy state of the hair. Face massage for removing wrinkles, rejuvenating the skin, and cleansing the pores is a form of beauty culture that has impressive results, and manicuring is also carried out. The high standard of work that has made the salon so popular is well maintained, and a visit would be well rewarded. OAMARU MARKETS Oats. —The demand for oats has been very slack this week, and prices have eased to a small extent, prices for prompt being id to Id lower. A grade are on offer, south, at 2g 6d, f.0.b., s.i., Dunedin, equal to Is 9d to Is lOd on trucks, country sidings, for A grade. At the Bluff they can be purchased about 3d per bushel lower. Wheat. —Good whole fowl wheat is quoted at 3s 4£d to 3s sd> f.0.b., Lyttelton. Most of the gales being made are on sample, and grade wheat is neglected. Odd sales of milling wheat, where the baking scores are satisfactory, are going through to millers, but in most cases they are fully supplied, and it is only a very satisfactory baking score that will tempt them to buy. Potatoes. —Canterbury reports that Red Dakota are scarce, and the market firm, but for f.a.q. whites the market is not so good, £3 10s on trucks being quoted for prompt delivery. Owing to the wet weather there are very few lines offering locally. Seeds.—The market for red and white clover remains firm, and any lines of cowgrass coming on the market are readily absorbed, as merchants do not appear to have yet covered their requirements. Invercargill reports a better inquiry for perennial ryegrass, and Canterbury merchants are apparently operating for their spring requirements. Stock. —The following private stock sales have been transacted during the week: —Fat heifer, £6 10s; heifer, f 6; fat cows, £5 and £5 10s; store bullocks, £3 10s and £5; fat ewes, 13s; full-mouth ewee, 10s. • GOLF The following is the draw for the Stroke Competition to be played at the Awamoa links to-day-Domlgan v. H. P. S. Familton,. C. R. Hedges v. Cuthbei'tsou. K. Familton v. Holmes, M'Beath v. Ireland, J. M. Wilson v. Kilpatrick, Mathiesoii v. M'Kenzie, Mulligan v. Ralph Hedges, Scott v. Irvine, Armstrong v. M’Ewan, Nichols V. Ryan, Catto v. K. Tomlinson, Roll v. Watson, Woodward v. Hewat, Main v. M'Laren, Banks v. Graham Robertson, D. L. Patterson v. A. Robertson. Millar v. Steven, B. W. Patterson v. Skirving, Branthwaite v. Newson, H. L. Familton v. Crombie, W. K. Tomlinson v. Nicholson,, Nicholas v, Restieaux, D. H, Wilson v. Spear, Bows v. Dalmcr, Maude v. Widdowson, Hall v. Findlay, Burton v. Collis, Farrell v. Grant Robertson, Hargreaves v. Grcnfcll-Jones. Knockout Competition:—Sumpter v. Humphries, Kinder v. Rodgers, Heron v. Milnes, Stark v.'T. Hedges. OVERSEAS MAILS Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under:— Saturday, July I.—Great Britain. Ireland, Continent of Europe; also South America, via Cape Horn (Otira from Wellington). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mails due London August 16. Tuesday, July 4. —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, via Cape Horn (Canonesa from Wellington). Correspondence moat be specially, addressed. By

north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London August 17. Wednesday, July s.—Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe; also Central and South America, American Western States (Rotorua from Wellington). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Due London August 15. Australian States, South Africa, and the East (per Wanganella from Wellingtifii). By north express at 2 p.m. Latefee letters 2.20 pan. Monday. July 10. —Rarotonga, Tahiti, United; States of America, Canada, Mexico. Eastern States of South America, Great Britain, Ireland, and Continent of Europe; also air mail correspondent for United States and Canada, via San Francisco (per Maunganui from Wellington). By north express.at 11.15 a.m. Late-fee letters 11.35 a.m. Mail due in London about August 8. INCOMING MAILS. (Approximate Dates.) July 1. —Waikouaiti; Australian. July 5. —Wanganella: Australian. July 7. —Rangitiki; English. July 11. —Monowai: English and American. FARMERS' UNION The monthly meeting of the Provincial Executive of the North Otago branch of the Farmers’ Union was held yesterday afternoon. The chairman (Mr R. Walker) presided over a good attendance of members. Accounts amounting to £4 17s were passed for payment. The Emergency Committee reported on the four recommendations received from the Dominion Executive at the last monthly meeting. It had made an alteration to the first recommendation to read ae follows, the other three, however, being adopted: —“That in. the event of a mortgagor being unable to ipeet his interest, and failing to come to an agreement with the mortgagee, should the latter then take possession he will have no further claims on the mortgagee."—lt was decided to support the Emergency Committee’s action in altering the first recommendation, and the four remits were adopted. A letter was received from the North Otago Provincial Executive of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union enclosing a remit from the Enfield branch requesting that another bug be run between Tokarahi and Oamaru, preferably on Fridays, and that a lower charge should be made. The executive advised that it had decided to adopt "the remit, and asked for the co-operation of the union.—Several members considered that the present bus fare was too high, and it was decided to support the remit of the Enfield branch. " ■ " Mr J. A. Ferguson wrote asking if anything could be done in bringing down the selling charges of wool, as the ruling prices were so low. He also drew the executive’s’ attention to the importation of wheat, stating that efforts should be made to prevent any further supplies being brought into the country. The secretary waa empowered to reply to the letter. _ A letter was received from the North Otago Merchants’ Association in regard to the charges of screening gram and seed—The secretary reported that a sub-committee had been set up to deal with the matter. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr G. Kelcher for his report on the Wheat . Conference held recently at Christchurch. Mr L. Kelcher was appointed by the branch as the North Otago producers representative on the Electoral Committee of the Meat Board. - Messrs R. Walker and C. Kelcher were appointed as delegates to the annual conference at Wellington on July 11. Mr W. Forrester reported that the Department of Agriculture had advised him that the services of Mr W. L. Davies, organising secretary of the Otago Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs, would not be available for this work as from the end of the month. He added that Mr Davies was the backbone of the’ whole movement, and it was essential that Mr Davies, or someone competent to fill his place, should carry on with the work, otherwise the organisation would collapse. Mr Forrester contended, that now the movement had such a strong hold, every effort should be made to retain the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs. Mr Austin said that he- was connected with the Young Farmers’ Club, which was a further grow'th of the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs. It was the best movement that had been inaugurated amongst young farmers, and it was a great pity that the services of some competent man would not be available to carry on the work. He considered that the North Otago branch should make strong efforts to retain the services of Mr Davies, ‘as it was essential that young farmers should gain ideas to farm on more scientific lines. — Messrs Kelcher, Chapman, and Fincharn also spoke in support of the previous speaker’s remarks—The secretary was instructed to advise the Dunedin Executive that it should make every endeavour to have the services of Mr Davies retained, or someone competent to fill , ms place, and circularise all branches, in Otago to this effect. . ■ ■ SHOW’S EDUCATIONAL VALUE Yesterday afternoon the boys Of the agricultural class at the Waitaki Boys High School, and other boys interested in birds, paid a visit to the poultry show, where they were shown over the sections at the show by the various officials of the society. The visit proved very instructive and educational, as the different points relating to the various types ot birds were explained to the boys. ST. PAUL’S BIBLE CLASS CONCERT Perhaps’ the most successful concert ever staged by the Bible classes of ot. Paul’s was held on Thursday evening in the Wear Street Hall before a large and enthusiastic audience. From the overture, “The Middy," played by the orchestra, the whole programme went with a pleasing swing, novelty choruses being interspersed with, individual items and. amusing sketches. Following the overture, eight members of the Young Men s Bible Class presented the novelty number “Here We are Again,” together with “ It Always Starts to Rain,” both efforts showing signs of diligent practice. !md giving much amusement to both audience .aud poSormerg. The Umbrella Parade was deserving of the highest approbation, and Miss Ivy Brown delighted the gather; ing with her songs, “Butterfly Wings and “ Cornin’ thro the Rye.” An amusing farce “A Detective Story,” was clverely presented by Miss Marjorie Patterson, and she, too, received n. well-merited encore. Mr R. J. Meldrum is always a popular performer on the St. Paul s stage, and hie rendering of the violin solo “Czardas,” gave much pleasure, hi* encore number, “Nocturne in E. Flat,. (Chopin), being also received with evident approval. An hilarious five minutes’, followed with Messrs A. Aitkenhead and J. Crawford as the characters in a clever sketch entilled “An Insurance Problem. In this number both the dialogue and make-up of the characters afforded much amusement to the audience. A Dreamland Rose” was sung with fine effect by Miss Rita Oliveer, who for an encore number gave a delightful rendering of the “Cuckoo Song.” One of the junior boys of the Bible class, Lloyd Sutherland recited “Haiawathas Childhood, and the audience was not slow in showing appreciation of this performers ability. Another amusing five minutes ensued when Mr N. MTvor and Mr G. Miller were associated in a burlesque of brierlock Holmes, entitled “Elementary. The fact that these two young men were presenting their own production was appreciated by the audience, who were ]»i>My amused at this interpretation of Conan Doyle’s hero. Miss Ann Samson, a favourite with St. Paul’s audiences, sang with excellent taste “ High O’er the Sleepy Hills” and “The Caravan,” and the first half of the programme was concluded by a second appearance of the eight legionaires. Their' first number “The Flies Crawled up the Window” was cleverly staged in front of curtain, and contained many humorous references to topical matters. This was followed by a wellproduced scene “By the Fireside,” m which excellent lighting effects added materially to the effectiveness. The applause accorded these choruses was well deserved, and made a fitting tribute to the splendid chorus singing of the performers. The second part of the programme was devoted to a one-act play, of an exceptionally high standard, the four characters of “ Birds of a Feather ’ were taken by Messrs S. C. Miller, R. Martyn, N, MTvor, and S. A. Muirhead. Clever staging effects combined with excellent acting made this probably the best production ever staged at St. Paul’s, the costumes and effects deserving .of every praise. Much of the success of the en-

tertainment may be attributed to Mr Kilroy and his helpers, as it was apparent that no pains had been spared to pre*#l4 a programme of uniformly high standard, and Messrs Hook, Dickel, ■ and Luxton, who assisted in the preparation, are to be congratulated on the splendid success achieved. Thanks were also due to Mr Naylor, who acted as accompanist, and to Messrs Ledley and Steven for their assistance in the staging and lighting. WAIAREKA LODGE There was an excellent attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Waiareka Lodge, 1.0.0. F., held in the Enfield Hall, Bro. J. Herd, N.G., presiding. One candidate was elected a member of the lodge. An invitation to attend a social evening was accepted from the Star of Papa•kaio Lodge. Business of an important nature came before, the meeting for consideration, the members showing a keen interest,in the welfare of .the lodge. Subsequently a question box was held, the questions covering a variety of subjects, and the answers in, some cases provoking much merriment. ■ Supper was provided by, the Social Committee, and added to the enjoyment of The evening. | LADIES* HOCKEY Teams'for to-day:— Arawa A. —Misses E. Kidd, A. Sullivan, B, Campbell, G. Campbell, O. Campbell, H. Murtagh, V. Barsdell, A. Downing, E, Symon, M. Mushet. Arawa B.—Misses J. Sutton, Minnie Shalders, E. Paterson, M. Lee, Molly Shalders, R. Young, C. Campbell, K. Shalders, E. Aikenhead, V. Warden, Y. Barsdell. Emergencies; Misses A. Dunlop, D. Symon, P. Henderson. PERSONAL Mr F. W. Chapman, school teacher, Kia Ora,' has been transferred to Geraldine, and will leave to-day for the north to take up his new duties. New Club Hotel.—Dr J. Lowry, Mr J. H. Bossell, Mr J. Carter. Mr G. Clark (Dunedin), Mr Y. E. Phillips, Mr B. A. Baxter, Mr H. P. Hall (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. A. Brady (Roxburgh), Mr and Mrs J. S. King (Auckland). VITAL STATISTICS The following are the vital statistics for last month, the figures for the quarter being given in parentheses:—Births, 19 ' (41) ; deaths, 9 (32) ; marriage, 15 (33) . ‘ BUILDING PERMITS Six building permits of a total value of£l2o 10s were issued by the Oamaru Borough Council last month. The following are the details; —Three sheds, £36 10s; garage, £35; hut, £ls; additions, £4O. TRAFFIC LICENSES "During last month the Waitaki CountyCouncil issued 650 drivers’ and 25 heavy traffic licenses, and the Oamaru Borough Council issued 414 drivers' and 29 heavy traffic licenses. v , • . ■ WOMEN’S CLUB A Shakespearian evening was held by the Literary Circle of the North Otago Women’s Club, when/-’ the play, "The Winter's , Tale,” was performed. The play was arranged by Mrs J. M. Forrester, and those taking part were Dr E. Fitzgerald, Misses Harvey, Lindsay (2), Butterfield (2), Fitzgerald, Russell, Marwick, N. Will, M'Adam, Walker, M. Will, Patterson, Cowie,' and Carroll. DUNTROON MILITARY BALL The Duntroon Defence Hall was thescene of great festivity on the occasion of the ball held by the Waitaki Troop of the Otago Mounted Rifles. There, were over 140 couples present, and a very en-joyable-time was spent by all. The Regimental Band, under the baton of Lieutenant G. M. Whale, played the grand march, “England’s Own.” "Music for the dance; was supplied by the Ambassadors’ Orchestral, the Regimental Band also playingseveral numbers. Sergeant-major Cockenll,; on behalf of the Defence Department, presented to C Squadron. the Goddard Memorial Cup,-whichwas won at The recent camp at Tahuna Park, Dunedin. Captain'L. Neill accepted the cup on behalf of the Waitaki Troop. THE RAINFALL During the month of . June 2.10 inches of rain were recorded by Mr William Forrester, of Oamaru, as compared with 56 po.-i ’or the corresponding'month of law Rain fell on 15 days during th ch, as fallows; —June 1, 50 points; o points; 3, 71 points;, 4, ,18. points; 5,2 points; 6, 20 points; 10, 4 points; 11, 3 points; 13, 2, points; 14, 4 points; 24, 5 points; 25, Hi points; 27, 1 point; 28, 14 points; 29, 2 points. For the six months of the year 8.73 inches have been recorded, as compared with 12.62 for the corresponding period of last year. ■ ‘ 1 •' ; -b ■ ( WOMEN’S DIVISION. FARMERS UNION The president (Mrs Buick) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the' Airedale-Rosebery Branch,of the Womens Division of the Farmers’ Union held at the residence of Miss Stephens. The president extended a welcome to the visitors. A letter was received ‘ from the Hall Trust thanking the branch for aseistance towards the hall fund. The roll call, “My Favourite Pudding," proved very interesting, and a social hour arranged by Mrs Ballantyne snd Miss Elder was greatly enjoyed. A music guessing competition was won by Mrs Pringle, and apother competition by Miss B. Stephens. An interesting demonstration on the making of. mocassins was given by Miss W; Stephens, and a Home Science box shown by Miss Elder proved very instructive, Afternoon tea was served by the llissea Stephens, who were accorded a vote of thanks for the use of their room. There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Pukeuri branch. Mrs S. Craig (preeident) occupied the chair. A very interesting demonstration on the making of rag mats was given by Mrs J. Newlands, president or. the Mahenb-Incholme- ■ Kauru Hill branch. Two new member* were elected. .Afternoon tea waa dispensed, the hostesses being Mesdames lan MTherson and Bruce. The president; on behalf of the members, presented Mrs ■ C. Graeve, who was leaving Puke Uri, with a sandwich set, vase, and rose bowl, as a token of the esteem in which she. was held. Mrs Greave suitably acknowledged the gift. PORT STATISTICS The following are the statistics for the port of Oamaru for the month of June:— Coastal: Inward —403 tons (coal , 209 tons, flour 5, fresh fruit 3, motor spirits 2, sugar 81, timber 2, wheat 3, wines, etc.. 2, wool 2, cod liver oil 4, steel - pipe 3. flaming 18, empty returns 9, Public Works cargo 2, newsprint 11); outward —1503 tons (beans and peas 4. tons, flour 749, lime 23, oats 38. pat products 18, pelts 3, pollard and bran 401, potatoes ' 30, seeds 3, timber 192, Lane’s Emulsion 14, woollens 13, casings 8). Overseas: Inward —164 tons (coal 154 tons! general 10); outward —546 tons (beans and peas 22 tons, cattle 80, frozen meat 288, sheepskins 1, tallow 88, wool 65, casings 2). CUSTOMS RETURNS Following are the Customs returns for the month of June of this year, the figures for the corresponding month of; 1932 being given in parentheses:—Cus-w toms. £l3B 7s (£lO9 Is) ; sales tax, £179 12s 3d (nil); meat expart levy, £163 2s 8d (£133 5s 6d; marine revenue, £4l Us 8d (£135 12s 8d); gold duty, £43 5s 2d (nil); passports, 1 (2).