NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21998, 6 July 1933, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO.

(Fbou Out Special Correspondent.)

MAJESTIC THEATRE “ The Big Broadcast,” Paramount’s romantic comedy set against the background of a radio studio, will open at the Majestic Theatre to-night, and will also show on Friday with a featured cast which includes Stuart Erwin, Bing Crosby, Leila Hyams, and many foremost radio stars. The story, revolves around Crosby, Miss Hyams, and Erwin. Crosby, in the film, as in real life, a radio favourite, is so fascinated by another woman that he never shows up at the studio in time for his broadcasts, and consequently gets himself fired. Erwin, in love with Miss Hyams, finds she loves Crosby, and in a magnificent gesture, buys the station and a network to restore the latter his job, for Leila’s But Crosby remains irresponsible, and it is only after a big broadcast in which the other radio favourites are featured that the tangled lives of the three are straightened out. The artists who give their items arc Burns and Allen, the Boswell Sisters. Kate Smith, Dennis Novis, Bing Crosby, Mills Brothers. Arthur Tracy, Cab Galloway, and the Vincent Lopez Orchestra. MOTOR ASSOCIATION The president (Mr H. J. Jenkins) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the North Otago Motor Association, there being a large number of members dcc ; ded reco mmend to the annual meeting of the association that the quorum for meetings of the committee be reduced to eight members. The Waitaki Boys’ High School Jubilee Committee wrote thanking the association for lending cars to convey old boys to the Waitaki Hydro during the jubilee celebrations. The request of the Proprietress of tfce Miramar Hotel (Mrs J. Skene) that the hotel be . placed on the list of Motor Union hotels in the South Island was enJjee, caretaker of the motor camp, reported that during the 1932-33 season 182 cars had visited the Oamaru camp for camping, and 46 cars had called in for lunch. This total of 229 care had brought 725 people to the camp. dh® total number of cars that called at the camp for the previous year had been 234. Mr Lee pointed out that commercial people had made use of the camp, and ne had had quite & lot of trouble with hawkers. ' One of these men, who had objected to the charge, had taken £244 during two weeks trading in Oamaru in the leather and fancy goods lines. The campers, on the whole, had been very well pleased with the facilities offered, and there were several who returned year after year. Mr Lee stated that some members of the Canterbury Association had said that the camps throughout the country should be classified into three groups and the charges be fixed according to the facilities offered. The president thanked Mr Lee for his repo t

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

and for the interest he had taken in looking after the camp. The association’s delegates to the quarterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union held at Dunedin (Messrs H. Jenkins, I. Dalmer, and J. H. Mam) gave very interesting reports of the conference of delegates. Accounts amounting to £l6 15s odwere passed for payment. It was decided to place a special warning sign at the Severn street terrace. A recommendation was passed to the Camp Committee that it go into the question of preventing undesirable campers visiting the camp. It was also recommended that the conveniences at the camp be enlarged and improved. MAGISTRATE’S COURT The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrates Court was continued yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, sir. ■ , Judgment by default was given for the plaintiffs in the following civil cases: —South Island Traders’ Agency, Ltd., v. George A. Sutherland, £3 13a (costs £1 3a 6d): Oamaru Borough Council v. Florence Everitt, £l6 19a (costs £2 14s) ; William Milne d. Sutherland Campbell, £6 2s lOd (£1 10k 6d). WARDEN’S COURT A sitting of the Warden’s Court, was held yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. The surrender of a water race by Robert M'Quade was accepted, and an application for a water race of 10 heads from the Maerewhenua River and tnbu-, tarieS. was granted. The application of Stephenson Dawson for an extended claim of one acre and a-half at Awakino was adjourned for a fortnight pending the defining of the boundaries of the freehold land involved. HAMPDEN BOROUGH COUNCIL At the monthly meeting of the Hampden Borough Council there were present the Mayor (Mr* W. A. Murcott), Crs D. C Dunbar, W. Cameron, J. Murray, J. Murcott, E. Bishop, R. M'Meeking, and J. N. Sprague. A motion of condolence was passed with Cr Murray, in his bereavement. The Mayor extended a hearty welcome to the newly-appointed councillors. Accounts amounting to £6 4s 6d were .passed for payment. A letter was received from the Waitaki County Council in regard to the borough securing the services of the county ranger. The Mayor reported that he had interviewed the member for the riding, Mr D. J. Ross, and the position was that, if the borough desired the services of the county ranger he, the ranger, would be under the jurisdiction of the County Council. After some discussion, it was decided that the

county ranger (Mr J. Dungey) be appointed ranger in the borough. It was further decided that the terras of the County Council be agreed to, with the right on either side to terminate the agreement with one month’s notice. It was agreed to interview the Beautifying Society in regard to the trees available for planting from the Unemployment Board. It was decided to call tenders for the lease of the Blue Clay Bank reserve. as two applications had been received. The Reserves Committee was instructed to inspect the application from Mr K. Cleghorn for lease of the ground cast of the railway bridge, with power to act. The School Committee was granted permission to remove the clay from the street adjoining the school. Mr G. Stringer applied for permission to plough the reserve leased by him. It was decided to notify Mr Stringer that it was not the council’s policy to allow any of the reserves to bo ploughed, and permission was declined. The chairman of the Works Committee reported on the various works being carried out by the unemployed in the borough. It was decided to offer Mr W. H. Murcott h’alf of the firewood from the boundary fence which was removed by the council. The Mayor reported that the wilful damage to the bathing sheds had been reported to the police. Crs Sprague and M’Meeking were appointed to the Reserves Committee and Crs Bishop and M'Meeking to the Works Committee. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The following were the best scores at the weekly shoot of the Maheno Club: — A. Price 77, R. Richardson 76, L. Dougherty 75, E. Nicholson 75, D. Grant 74, S. Pringle 74, A. Lindsay 73, W. Stringer 73, J. Clark 72, J. Currie 72, R. Rawson 72, W. Yorston 72, G. Clark 70, H. Rapson 70, G. Taylor 70. ’ There was again a good improvement in scores at the weekly shoot of the Hampden Club. Rifleman 0. Gould topped the list with 79, while Miss G. Green-also fired well, scoring 77. Owing to a ball being held by the Rifle Club to-morrow night, the usual weekly shoot will be held on Saturday evening. The following are the scores;—O. Gould 79, L. Caldwell 77. Miss G. Green 77, W. T. Ford 76, T. Gibson 76, G. Nicolson 76, S. Cooper 75, W. Cooper 74, D. Walker 74, L. Caldwell 73, Mrs A. "Belcher 73, W. D. Moss 73, D. Watson 73, M. Stringer 73, Miss V. Havard 72, F. Stringer 72, H. Aitcheson 72, J. Gray 71, E. Stevenson 70, H. Gregory 70, W. Gillies 69, D, Jackson 68, H. Watson 68, W. Belcher 66, A. B. Lang 66, S. Gillies 63, W. Olsen 63, A. Gould 63, J. Familton 62, J. Mansell 60. The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club: —G. Hamilton 80, B. Duff 79, D. M'Naugliton 79, R. Lindsay 79, G. Wilson 79, W. Berrv 78, 11. Jackson 78, S. Maiharoa 78. C. Fleming 78, E. Grimson 78, J. Purdie 78, H. Fleming 77, T. Mountford 77, R. Cochrane 77, N. Fleming 77, F. Dudman 77, T. Wesley 76, N. Gibson 76. A. Lindsay 76, D. Brown 76, A. M'Culloch 76, L; Wilson 76, E. Erridgo 75, J. Hollamby 75, R. Hollamby 75, M. Scott 75, F. Mountford 75, D. M Culloch 75, T. Devlin 75, J. M'Culloch 75, I). MBean 75, V. Niven 75, G. Kidd 74, R. Hodgkinson 74. J. Brown 74, J. Archer 73, W. M'Culloch 73, G. Todd 73, N. Andrews 73. MEN’S HOCKEY The following is the draw and referees allotted for Saturday’s games: —Rovers v. Totara, at King George’s Park, No. 1 ground, at 2.30 p.m. (Messrs C. Rawstorn and T. W. Jacobs). , „ The following will represent the Rovers Club:—Frew, Brain, Jacons, Thorpe, Robbie, Coker, Tiddy, Senior, Finder, Moore, M'Donald., LADIES’ HOCKEY The following is the draw and referees allotted for Saturday’s games:— Seniors. —Pirata A v. Herbert, at King George’s Park, No. 2 ground, at 3 p.m. (Messrs E. D. Brown and R. W. Arnott); Arawa A, a bye. • Juniors—Arawa B v. Pirata C. at King George’s Park, No. 3 ground, at 3 p.m. (Messrs B. Blair and E. Richardson); Athletic B v. Pirata B, at King George’s Park, No. 2 ground, at 2 p.m. (Messrs N. Finder 1 and E. Coker, sen.); Athletic A v. Maheno, at King George’s Park, No. 3 ground, at 2.15 p.m. (Messrs D. Lawne and A. Barsdell). COUNTRY HOCKEY

' The. game between Ngapara A and Windsor,, which resulted in a draw, was played under ideal conditions, and it was the best game witnessed in the country competition so far this season. The first spell was fairly even, but Ngapara appeared to have a slight advantage. Shortly after a 25 yards’ bully, G. Grant, who played a good game, opened the score for Ngapara. Prior to half time being sounded Windsor evened up, and the spell ended with the scores I all. In the second half Ngapara soon began to press its opponents, but owing to the lack of hard hitters was unable to add to its score. M. Matthews repeatedly saved the Windsor side, and cleared with some good hits, but obstruction, more especially on Windsor’s part, frequently spoiled play, and the game ended with the final score 1 all. The Windsor forwards combined nicely, but remained too far upfield. J. Rawclifle played a good game, and showed excellent direction in her hits. The Ngapara forwards lacked finish when in the circle, the left wing and inner not centring enough. N. Newlands displayed plenty of dash, but was inclined to get out of position. M. Watson played well and shot the ball up to P. Grant, who made good use of her opportunities. Both full-backs saved well when called upon. BILLIARDS In a billiards match between the Phcenix Bowling Club and the Fire Brigade the last-named secured a win by a margin of 17 points. The following are the results (Fire Brigade names 'mentioned first): — At Fire Brigade.—Cunvood 115, M'Ewan 96; Rudduck 110, Maxwell 128; Booth 87, Bremner 86; Sneid 76, Brundell 113; Spiers 64, Grenfell 104; Twist 110, J. Hamilton 90. At Phcenix.-— Gregory 90, Elvulge 76; Terry 108, Armstrong 60; Cook 109, Bastings 44; Blair 59, Roll 74; Meikle 52, Burry 63; Downing 75, Bailey 110. Totals: Fire Brigade 1061, Phoenix 1044. . PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel—Mr J. F. Mitchell (Liverpool). Mr P. 1,■ Harre, Mr W. B. Anderson, Mr T. G. M Clelland, Mr A. G. Justice (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr G. H. Murney (Tapanui), Mr J. WritchaH, Mr Neville Armstrong, Mr G. Jober, Mr J. IA. Bain, Mr R. Harvey (Dunedin) Mr D. Mitchell (Mosgiel), Mr I. \\aite (Balclutha), Mr J. D. Saxe by. (Woodlands), Mr A. E. Alexander (Christchurch), Mr T ~F. G. Wise (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. S. Sutherland (Invercargill). WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The president (Mrs M'Ghnpsey) occupied the chair at a fairly well attended meeting of the Awamoa-Alma Women’s Institute. After the creed was recited a great deal of business relative chiefly to conference subjects was dealt with. Letters of sympathy were sent to two sick members. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr S. Taylor for printing the programmes for the 1933 meetings. The roll call proved a very popular one, and was answered by all. Mrs Calder gave two useful and interesting demonstrations on “ a tailored collar and buttonhole,” and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A welcome was extended to Misses B. and E. Allen, who contributed greatly appreciated songs and duets. The “sales table” and the “bring and

buy ” sale were well patronised, and excellent business was done, Mrs Nicolls and Miss Ross being in charge. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Taylor, Williams, and Miss Koss. W.E.A. This week the Oauiaru Workers’ Educational Association class continued its study of experimental psychology, the subject taken being “Association of Ideas.” The lecturer stated that probably the fii’st psychological laws that were every studied were the laws governing the connection of ideas in the mind. Men were very early struck by the fact that their thoughts moved in an orderly and connected array, not like so many pieces of driftwood tossed about at random by chance waves and currents. So they sought for laws which might explain ■ the orderly movement of thoughts. These were called laws of association, because they showed how thoughts were associated or connected with one another. The very first efforts brought to light two main laws of association, which have stood the test of time for at least 2000 years, namely, the law of similarity and the law of contiguity. The former simply says that the idea of any object in the mind tends to call up the idea of other objects similar to itself. Thus, “water” might call up “ ink ” or “ beer,” which are similar to “ water,” in that they are liquids. Under the law of similarity all contrasts are included, such as white suggesting black. The law of contiguity states that any idea tends to call up other ideas which have been connected with it in some way in the past. As subdivisions of these main headings there are the secondary laws of recency, frequency, and intensity, which are practically selfexplanatory, and also emotional congruity and the law of purpose. These branches of the laws of association were considerably elaborated in the lecture, and the class then undertook an experiment to find out how knowledge of these laws would be applied in every-day life. With this end in view three members were selected as being suspected of a crime, only one of whom, however, had any knowledge of the supposed crime, which in this case was by articles in a box seen only by the “ criminal.” The suspects were then examined,- words connected with the “ crime ” being casually introduced, and a careful record was taken of their replies and the time taken for them to be given, a study of which should have led to the detection of the “criminal.” Unfortunately, however, a sequence of coincidences nearly put the rope round the wrong person’s neck, but a later analysis of the replies given clearly. indicated which ■ was the real “ criminal,” and showed the practical use to which the police occasionally put their knowledge of the laws of association. RUGBY NOTES

The leading team, Athletic, narrowly evaded defeat at the hands of the bottom team, Maheno, on Saturday on No. 2 ground. Athletic’s score of 13 points was made up of two converted tries and a penalty goal, compared with Maheno’s nine points, comprising two unconverted tries and a penalty goal. Maheno lacked a good place kick or the Greens might easily have carried off the day, as several penalties in handy positions to the posts went begging. The Greens struck their best form of the season and in the second spell, especially, outclassed their opponents and held territorial advantage. Excelsior avenged its defeat at the hands of Old Boys in the second round by turning the tables on opponents by a margin of 19 points. Though the standard of Rugby was not brilliant, it was generally interesting to watch, and the results of Saturday’s games have left the issue 1 in doubt until Athletjc meets Excelsior on Saturday next. With only two points separating the teams this should be a battle royal for the shield, and patrons are sure to be rewarded with an especially exciting match on the Oval. In the Country Competition the withdrawal of Ngapara from the competition as from June 22 has left no defaults in the second round, and in view of the decision of the Waitaki Sub-union that the Georgetown-Duntroon match shall be replayed, Awakino and Duntroou are level with 12 championship points on the ladder, with Kurow filling third place with eight points. The Junior Competition still remains in an interesting state. Old Boys being one point ahead of Athletic, and the meeting of these two teams on Saturday will be watched with considerable m- * terest.j In the Thifd Grade the leading teams are Athletic and -St. Kevin’s, the former having a three-point load. There were not many bright passing rushes by the backs on No. 2 ground, the play being confined chiefly to a stern struggle between the forwards. Athletic gained its two converted tries early in the game, and at half time led by 10 points to 3. The obstruction try awarded to the Maroons has caused a good deal of comment on the part of Rugby followers, some being under the impression that Palmer actually had the ball in possession when tackled by an opponent, but immediately lost possession. A good deal of credit is due to the Maheno packmen, each putting plenty of vigour into his play, making it difficult to single out individual players. G. New lands's try was a great effort, and he was well backed up by the remaining forwards throughout the game. One of the hardest working forwards in the Maheno van this season has been Sinclair, who has always been on the bail. The Green backs received a fair share of the ball from the set scrums, but, as in former games this season, lacked combination and finish to their play. Jim Bruce, G. Lawrence, ami J. Lindsay were missing from the ranks of the backs, but I. Johnston, although fairly new to the wing three-quarter position played with determination and with perhaps a little more luck might have had more points to his credit. The Maroon forwards set off at a good pace, and showed a good knowledge of the game in the loose stuff, but in the second spell they had to lower their colours to a superior pack. Park and Brown did not let up in their ciforts to make their side’s position secure, and were the pick of the hunch. The backs were disappointing, and should have made more of their opportunities. Stichman was slow in getting the hall out, hut T. Dwyer played a sound, defensive game, and ho and Mason combined fairly well.' Steele did not sec a great deal of the hall, and has not yet developed the art of giving a pass when progress is barred. Budd was always safe at full-back, and brought relief to his side time and again. Excelsior held the upper hand in the game against Old Boys chiefly by superior line kicking, in which Wilson, Murray, and Granger excelled. Murray again landed some great goals, and his place as goal-kicker was ably filled by Granger when he had to retire. The hacks were too good for Old Boys, who were frequently caught out of position. Knight

played his best game this season, and carried out the half-back’s job in splendid fashion. Wilson and Murray were given little room to work in, as Tempero and Frame tackled well. Davey was one of the best backs on the field, and showed glimpses of his best form, following up well and finding the gaps in the defence with clover short punts. Granger played one of the outstanding full-back games of the season, fielding and kicking with rare judgment gjid gaining territory repeatedly for his side. He tackled solidly when called upon, and played at his very best form. The slippery state of the ground troubled the Old Boys’ backs more than it should have done, and their passing movements lacked penetration. Mills played a solid game behind the pack, and Tempero was sound on defence, showing up also to great advantage in making a splendid opening for Murray to score. Frame at second five-eighths ran straightly, but was inclined to work in too close to Tempero. His handling leaves room for improvement, but his tackling was an object lesson to other senior players. Cameron and Murray caine into the picture at times, but Taylor’s line-kicking lacked his usual accuracy. The forwards were a fairly evenly matched lot. In the Blues, Faris and Clcverley were outstanding, with Groeott and Fami!ton giving of a good best. The Black forwards also worked with a will, Ludemann, Rodgers. Baird, and Clark being the pick, but frequent infringements by the forwards cost their side dearly. It was again obvious that the lack of a pood goal-kicker, together with faulty judgment in using the line, has cost Old Boys many points this season. NGAPARA JUNIOR CLUB. There was a good attendance at a very enthusiastic meeting held by the Ngapara Club. Owing to the fact that the Seniors bad withdrawn from the competition as they were unable to field a full team, it was decided to form a junior team. The membership promises to be fairly large, and, as there are other junior teams in the country, no difficulty should be experienced in arranging games. It was decided to write to the Duntroon club for the purnose of arranging a game for Saturday. The fallowing officers were elected: President, Mr D. Daly; secretary, Mr J. O’Brien; selectors—Messrs Daly, Sutherland, and Meehan; club captain, Mr Daly. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. Seniors.—Excelsior v. Athletic, Mr W. J. M’Stay; Old Boys’ v. Maheno, Mr H. Cross. Juniors. —Athletic v. Old Boys, Mr M. F, Woodward; Excelsior v. School, Mr R. J. Hinkley. Third Grade.—O.ld Boys v. Athletic, Mr C. Crone; Excelsior v. School, Mr H. Lloyd. Fourth Grtde.—Southern v. School A, Mr J. Airey; St. Kevin’s v. Athletic, Mr H. Booth. Fifth Grade.—School A v. Athletic. Mr Farrnnt; School B v. St. Kevin’s, Mr A. Keith. Line Umpires on the Oval.— Messrs J. Stewart and Knowles. SATURDAY’S MATCHES. 'What promises to be the outstanding club match of the season will take place on the Oval at the Show Grounds on Saturday, when Athletic, the leading team in the senior competition, will meet Excelsior, last year’s winners of the Citizens’ Shield. The Athletic fifteen has been training assiduously, ■ and is determined to reyerse the scores of the last meeting between these two teams, when Excelsior beat the Maroons for the first time this season. Excelsior, on the other hand, has shown great improvement recently, and is determined that the shield will remain in its hands for yet another year. The previous match between these teams was very closely fought, and provided plenty of excitement for the large crowd of spectators who watched it. Prior to this match on the Oval. Old Boys will meet Maheno at 1.15 p.m. The country team played a greatly improved game last week* and are expected to give Old Boys a hard task to retain third place on the ladder. Another interesting game should be witnessed between the leaders in the juniors, Athletic and Old Boys. At Duntroon on Saturday, Awakino will meet Duntroon, and as these two teams are level in the championship stable the match will be followed with great interest by the large crowd.that is expected. Teams for Saturday:— Athletic Seniors. —Sim, Brown, Park, Palmer, Wharton, Carrodus, Carrington, Holland, A. Stichman, Dwyer, Mason, Purvey, Steele, H. Stichman, and Budd; emergencies, Judkins and C. Palmer. Athletic Juniors.—May, Ashton, Robinson, Halkett, Taylor, C. Palmer, Budd, Park. Hardy, Farrell, Wilson. Mather, Morris, Burns, Doran, and Jardine. Athletic Third Grade.—Brown, Cleveland, Sparks, Taylor, Campbell, Paterson, Dwyer, Harney, Luxon, M’Lean, Ward, Howell, Carrington, Seivers, Sparks. Athletic Fourth Grade. —Burns. Miller, Lumbers, Hoad, Hill, M’Bride, Holland, Sparks, Roney, Horton, Butts, Hammill, Harrington, Halkett, Kilgour, Fraser, and Smith. Athletic Fifth Grade.—Campbell (2), Fricker, Farrell, Heselwood, Lockheart, M’Murtrie, Collett, Ward, Ford, Rowell, Lynch, Brown, Little, M’Lean, Godsell, and Ross. A TRIBUTE The Hampden Presbyterian Church has suffered a .great loss by the death of Miss Helen Houston, who, since a girl, had been closely connected with the various activities of the church. For a long period she was a teacher in the Sunday school, and for the past 21 years had been its superintendent. She also carried on a Bible class, .and by her devotion to service and love for her work she readily won the respect of the scholars. Of a quiet and retiring disposition, she was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church. Those who were closely connected with her in the Sunday school found her ever a true helper and. a sympathetic friend. Young People’s Day had been always a special attraction |or her. Three months ago she met with an accident from which she never sufficiently recovered to resume her Sunday school labours. Much sympathy was extended to her sister in her bereavement. At the impressive funeral service held in the church, and conducted by the Rev. J. Harkuess, n large number of friends, including Sunday school teachers and scholars, were present. A memorial service was conducted on the Sunday by the Rev. J. Darkness, when appropriate hymns were sung and the choir rendered the anthem, “ Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord.”

ANGLING CLUB The North Otago Angling Club is now one of the strongest bodies of its kind in the South Island, with a membership of over 60. Formed just over two years ago it won instant popularity among anglers of the district. Its activities have not been confined merely to promoting fishing competitions, but it has aimed at encouragement of novices, and for competent anglers has held instructive field clays in which accuracy in flycasting, and distance casting with flics and weights have broadened the knowledge of all concerned. In co-operation with the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society the club has clone muck to promote better conditions in the streams and rivers of the district, and in the liberation of fry, keeping diaries, honorary ranging, providing access to likely fishing grounds, its influence has been' for the benefit of anglers and angling. With such a splendid record it is no surprise to learn of the support given the club, and the list of cups and trophies awarded during the past season is impressive. These are to ho presented at the annual social gathering of the club, and are as follows: —Aggregate Cup, presented by Messrs J. Martyn and Co., won by J. E. Kwinarcl; Burton Cup. A. Lindsay. The Aggregate Cnp_ and Burton Cup carry miniatures, which become the property of the holders. The beautiful case of cutlery presented by the president (Mr W. Thomas) for the winner of the two nights competition on the Kakanui River was won by I. Chalmers. The box of flies made and presented by Mr J. S. Main (curator of the Hakataramca Hatcheries) for the angler securing on the fly from the Kakanui River the heaviest trout during the season was won by E. C. Beswick, who was runner-up for the trophy for the previous season.- E. D. Gedge won the cup for the heaviest salmon caught by a member in the Waitaki, River during the season. Messrs I Swinard brothers’ fly net for the winner of the Ilakataramea River competition went to A. Dun, and the silk fly line given by Mr E. D. Gedge for the competition between non-prize-winners

was secured by J. Carlson. The club’s field day competitions resulted in S. H. Pile winning the cup for accuracy in fly casting. M. S. Holmes won the distance fly casting cup, and K. A. King the cup for distance weight casting for the second time in succession. A few months ago the club lost its president (Mr W. 1. Aitken), who was transferred on promotion by the Railways Department to Ranfurly. Mr Aitken did much to further the aims and objects of the club, and in recognition of his services he is to he presented with a memento in the shape of a suitably-inscribed silver cup. The club is in receipt of a challenge cup from an anonymous donor for competition next season, together with a miniature cup, AH the trophies arc at present on exhibition in Mr K. A. King’s display window. BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL The anniversary celebrations of the Baptist Sunday School were continued by a tea and concert, when there was a large gathering present. The following programme was presented:—Opening speech, Joyce Smith; hymn, the children; selections, “Sunbeam Orchestra”; recitation, Maurice Ward, Catherine Campbell, Elva ■Hurndell, Jimmy Falloon, Olive Patterson, Lois Collins, Noeline Cayford, and a quintet; songs, kindergarten children; Class 5 boys ("Lover of Little Children”), Class 3 girls (“Beautiful Flowers”), Junior C.E. girls (“Busy W’orkers”), Class 5 girls (“Our Baby”), Class 3 boys (“Play.the Came”); solos, D. Roes, 0. Evans; solo and chorus, Gweuda Nevard (“Little Child Shall Lead Them ”); song, Noeline Cayford (“I Wonder Who Can Tell Me? ”1 ; Scripture reading, with response, Catherine Campbell; pianoforte solo. Averill Smyth; “The Fairest Thing We Know,” Class 4 girls; dialogue, George Hughes and Ronald Brown; guitar solo, George Omnet; “The Advice of the Flowers,” Class 5 girls; dialogue, “What We Won’t Be,” Claes 5 boys; dialogue, with chorus, “ Don’t Nurse Your Troubles," senior girls. During the evening votes of thanks were accorded Mr R. Hancox (choir conductor), Mies J. C. Smyth for arranging concert, Miss Mavis Foss (organist and pianist), and. to the Rev. S. Jenkin, who acted as chairman. INFECTIOUS DISEASES^ Two cases of scarlet fever were the only cases notified to the health inspector (Mr G. Fischer) last month, as notifiable diseases in the Waitaki Hospital district. OVERSEAS SHIPPING The Canadian Challenger completed loading on Tuesday at Oamaru, 1000 bales of wool and skins, and 50 casks of tallow for United States and Canadian ports. This vessel is the first overseas steamer to take cargo from Oamaru for New York, and is the second Canadian vessel to visit the port. WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION The members of the Waitaki Old Girls’ Association held a very successful card evening in the Star and Garter rooms, there being over, 40 present. The evening proved so enjoyable that it has been decided to hold another similar function early next month. WATERSIDE WORKERS Mr James Roberts, secretary of the New Zealand Waterside Workers’ Federation, was in Oamaru yesterday, and addressed a meeting of waterside workers, and interviewed employers of waterside labour on matters affecting the welfare of the port. Mr Roberts expressed the opinion that work at the Oamaru waterfront was proceeding to the satisfaction of both employers and employees, and that they were to be congratulated on the smooth working of the port, Mr Roberts left for the south yesterday afternoon. Mr W. G. Bennett, secretary of the. Waterside Workers’ Employers’ Federation, will visit Oamaru on Monday next, and will address employers of waterside labour at the Union Steam Ship Company’s offices at 2 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS. P. W. L. Ch. D. Ps. Ngapara A .. .. 4 3 — 1 7 Windsor 3 — 1 7 Hydro A .. .. .. 4 1 2 1 3 Huia .. .. 3 1 1 Ngapara B .. .. 2 — 1 1 1 Hydro B .. .. .. 3 1 1

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS. Seniors. P.W.L.D. F Pt A. Athletic .... 8 7 1 — 96 49 Ch. Pts 14 Excelsior ., . .. 8 6 2 — 108 60 12 Old Boys .. , .. 8 2 G —‘ 76 112 4 Maheno .. .. 8 1 7 — 56 115 o Old Boys ., Juniors. , .. 6 5 — 1 109 39 11 Athletic .. ..651— 55 21 10 Excelsior ., ... 6 2 3 1 50 41 5 Maheno ...7151 9 100 3 School .. 7 15 1 29 51 3 Athletic .. Third Grade. ..65—1 40 25 11 St. Kevin’s .. 6 4 2 — 144 21 8 School .. , . .. 6 2 3 1 53 65 5 Old Boys .. .. 6 1 4 1 44 100 3 Excelsior .. ...6141 45 115 3 Athletic ,. Fourth Grade. • .. 11 25 3 2 School B .. .. 2 1 1 — 17 28 1 2 School A .. .. 2 1 1 — 7 9 2 St. Kevin’s ,. 2 1 1 — 6 14 2 Southern .. .. 1 — 1 — 6 7 — St. Kevin’s Fifth Grade. B 3 2—1 32 14 5 Athletic .. .. 3 1/2 — 18 32 2 School A .. 2—1 1 11 41 1 School B .. 2 — 2 — — 28 — Country Competition. Awakino .... 7 6 1 — 151 32 12 Duntroon ..761 — 36 18 12 Kurow .. 7 4 3 — 61 74 8 Georgetown .. 6 3 3 — 36 40 6 Tokarahi .. 7 — 7 — 23 75 —