NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22025, 7 August 1933, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

(From Oub Special Correspondent.)

MAJESTIC PICTURES Laurel and Hardy, the two most popular comedians on the screen, are showing finally to-night at the Majestic theatre, in a feature-length comedy entitled “Pack Up Your Troubles.” Merely to say that Laurel and Hardy have brought to the screen the second of their featurelength comedies should be sufficient to arouse keen desire to see them in their latest offering. Their antics, though, confined within the bounds of reason and propriety, are in themselves so simple as to send theatre audiences into screams of laughter. The supports are also excellent. WAIAREKA SALE The present entries' for the Waiareka sale to-morrow include Shorthorn cows, fat steers, fat heifer, dairy cow, hoggets, fat steers, fat wethers, mixed-sex hoggets, ewes, and one pony. NGAIO. GIRLS’ CLUB On Saturday night: the ■ Ngaio . Girls’ Club Held a very enjoyable evening in, St. Luke’s Hall, when mothers and friends were entertained by members. A pro-, gramme of musical items was presented and was greatly appreciated by those present. A display of hand-work done by the girls during the year was much admired. Supper served by the members added to the success of the evening. THE RAINFALL The rainfall for the past week _up to 9 a.m. on Saturday totalled 51 points, according to the figures supplied by Mr William Forrester. Since the beginning of the month 45 points of rain have been recorded in Oamaru. LOCAL UNEMPLOYMENT . COMMITTEE Messrs C. Robertson and J. MTSab, members of the former local Unemployment Committee, have been appointed by the Unemployment Board to be associated with the local certifying officer (Mr S. E. M’Gregor), in'an advisory capacity, in connection with the relief of unemployment in this district. PERSONAL New Chib Hotel.—Mr A. W. Malvern, Mr and Mrs G. Holford, Mr C. S. Grundy (Christchurch), Mr Louis Miller, Mr H. A. Durward (Wellington), Mr S. Black, Mr J. M’Donald (Dunedin), Miss D. Collinson (Invercargill). , MEN’S HOCKEY Although fielding only eight players Totara succeeded in defeating Rovers by 4 goals to 3 at King George’s Park on Saturday. For Totara L. Clark (2), J. Clark, and Wilson scored, and for Rovers Tiddy, Senior, and Moore netted one each. Mr T. W. Jacobs was the referee, SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S DANCE The' weekly dance of the North Otago Scottish Society held on Saturday night was well patronised, and a varied programme of dances had been arranged. [The weekly dances held by the society ’continue to he exceedingly popular. Mrs Shenvin’s Orchestra provided good music for the dance, and Messrs G. C. Craig and R. Lambie carried out the duties of M.C. OAMARU; HARRIERS There was a smaller attendance than usual at the weekly run of the Oamaru, Harriers, which commenced : frdm'Frieridly Bay. Deputy Captain Aikenhead was in charge of the. pack, the trail leading along the waterfront and Marine Parade, over; the cliffs past Bushey Beach until Sandy Beach was reached. , The beach road was followed for some time until the paddocks were crossed, coming oh' to the Awamoa road. A long, steady jog brought the, pack into town via-South Oamaru. 11l the run home from the bullock track the order was—H. Cameron, J. Campbell. J. Evans, B. Ross, and K. Martyn. Next week the club’s Three-mile Cross-country Championship will be held from Wesley Hall. - LADIES’ HOCKEY , SENIORS. Pirata A 3, Herbert 1. The game was very even until half time, but in the second spell Pirata A had the better of play,- and came off winners by 3 goals to 1. The scorers for Pirata were Miss. Emily Bedford (2), and Miss Winslade, and Miss Patterson netted for Herbert. Mr E. Brown was the referee. JUNIORS. Athletic A 1, Pirata B 1. Arawa B 10, Athletic B 2. Maheno won by default from Pirata C. A BRIGHTER TONE With returns coming to hand from Home it is apparent that fanners who shipped land*? Home on their own account will this year benefit considerably by their action. One return just received shows that 36’s and 36/42’s realised 6H overs 6Jd, and seconds sjd- A local business man reports that indications point to lambs opening up this coming season at about 18s, and that an optimistic view is held of the rise in wool continuing. He reports that at'present there is an exceptionally good inquiry for small farming properties in 'North Otago. BALL AT WAITAKI There were over 100 couples at the fancy dress ball held at Waitaki, . at which there was a great variety of fancy dresses, the function proving to be exceedingly enjoyable. Miss F. Logan was awarded first prize for best ladies’ fancy costume, and Mr D. O’Leary first prize for men’s costume. The “hard-up” prizes were won by Miss Astor and Miss S. Parks (ladies) and Mr B. Clarkson (men). The spot waltz was won by Mr D. Campbell and Miss Christie. A delicious supper was dispensed, and excellent music was provided by Jackson’s orchestra. Mr H. Hughes carrying out the duties of M.C. A FINE RECORD The Athletic Club established a fine record in Rugby on Saturday, placing 73 players in the field and winning the matches in all five grades, with 104 points scored for and 12 against. It would be interesting.to know if this is a record for New Zealand. In winning the final match in the Third Grade competition Athletic has annexed the Wise Memorial Shield for the first time, after having been runners-up to St. Kevin’s for the past few seasons. The Third Grade team also won the Woodham Cup in the club competition, having won all its matches except one, which was drawn, while the junior and Fourth Grade teams had a loss each.

EXTENSIVE BUILDING OPERATIONS It is reported that plans and specifications are being prepared for modern buildings to replace the block on the corner of Thames and Wear streets, opposite the Queen’s Hotel. The present buildings occupied by Lane’s Pharmacy, and Messrs Duff and M’Kenzie, are to, be demolished and replaced by modern shops. . ..Vil . --

TOC H The fortnighlly meeting of the Oamaru group of Toe H. was held on Saturday night in the n.c.o.’s room at the Drill Hall, the Rev. D. Hillman occupying the chair. Mr A. Bloch gave an interesting address to members bn Denmark, which was greatly appreciated. It was decided to visit the Tiinaru group on August ID, and to invite unemployed boyg as guests at the next meeting of the local group on Saturday next.

LADIES’ TRAMPING CLUB On Saturday afternoon a large number of members of the North Otago Ladies’ Tramping Club left Coquet street on a hike to Teschemakers. Making their way up Severn street, the members took the Awamoa road, branching off towards Totara station, where they -joined the Totara-Kakanui road. , Arriving at Teschemakers Dominican Convent, the party was received by the nuns, who had the billy boiling for afternoon tea. The members of the party were shown over the beautiful grounds and buildings, and were very grateful for the " hospitality tendered to them. After tramping two miles on the return journey the psrty, with the exception of four members, were driven to town, arriving at about 6 o’clock. The more enthusiastic hikers did not reach town until shortly before 8

o’clock. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING In a match between Glenavy and Morven A and B teams, the former secured wins in both sections. The following are the detailed results:■ — V Glenavy A.—D. .Brown 79, G. Wilson 78, N. Gibson 78, J.. Brown 78, W. M’Culloch 77, J. Purdie 77, J/ Paul 76, N. Fleming 76, B. Duff 75,, H. Fleming 72;—total, 766. Morven A.—S. Blair 78, G. Davidson 77, F. Keen 76, K. Malthus 76, W. Gallery 75, C. Melton 75, L. Melton 75, H. Spencer 75, S. Bruce 75, J, C. Hay 74;—total, 756. Glenavy B.—R. Hollamhy 79, C. Fleming 79, S. Maiharoa 78, D. M’Lean 78, W. Berry 78, D. M’Culloch 77, A. M’Culloeh 76, L. Wilson 76, C. Dugdale 76, G. Hamilton 75; —total, 772. Morven B.—K. Bruce 78, L. Melton 78, H Keen 76, T. Meyhell 76, W. Spencer 75, G. Stewart 75, R. Keen 74, J. M Aleer 74, R. M‘Aleer 73; average, 75; —total, 754; ■ The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club:— N. Gibson 80, D. M’Naughton 79, B. Duff 79 J Purdie 79, J. Brown 79, D. M Lean 78, R. Cochrane 78, H. Fleming 78, J. Paul 78, A. M’Culloch 77, W. Devlin 77, R. Hollamhy 77, G. Searle 77, C. Ileming 77, J. Milmine 77, H. Jackson 77,-L. Wilson 77, G. Wilson 77, W. M’Culloch 76, i. Nimmo 76. G. Todd 76, N. Fleming 76, J. Hollamhy 76, C. Dugdale 76, G. Kidd 75, W. Berry 75, S. Maiharoa 75, A. Cuthberteon 75, M. Scott 74, D. Cocbnme 74, G. .Hamilton 74, D. Brown 74, T. Mai* harda 73, R. Hodgkinson 73, J. M’Culloch 73, N. Andrews 73, D. M Culloch 73. The following are the results of the weekly shoot of the Railway Club:—A. Rennie, 78—3—80; G. Miller, 78-4—Bo, Gi Ward, 77—3—80; J. M’Kay, 77-6-80; G. Frame, 77—5—80; F. Jones 76 4-80; R. Black. 76—4-80;/. Watkins, 76 5 —80; W. Middleditch, 75 —5 —80; A. Gumming, 75-10-80; A. Brown, jun, 74 —6—80; J. Robson, 71 —11 —80, J. Joyce, 71—9—80; W. Woodall, 77—2 79; D. Collins, 73—6—79; J. Waterwortb, 71 —8 —79; J. Christie, 65 —14 —79. In the shoot off for last week’s handicap button J. Joyce proved successful, and W Woodall annexed the rifle button. In the first round of the competition between Timaru and Railway Clubs the last-named secured a win by 10 points, and in the friendly match Oamaru was also successful. The following are the de f£a-W. F. Scott 78, R. Whitley 77, E. G. Cogger 77, A. J. Ede 77, E. Shrimpton 76, W. P. Hannan 76 W. R. Harvey 75, D. Parsons 75. A. Bradley 75, D. W. Lawson 74. J. W. Maloney 74, J. Wilson 74, G. A. M’Lean 73, X. E. Morrison 73, T. W. Strachan 70;—total, n Oamaru.—R. Laurie 78, G. Brightwell 78. W. Woodall 78, A. Brown, sen., 77, V. Barker 76, A, Jackman 75, C. Andrew 75, R. J. Wilson 75. F. Jones 75, W. Middleditch 75, M. Mulhern 74, G. Ward 74 D. Williams 73, F. Longman 72, G. Miller 71;—total, 1126, FRIENDLY MATCH.

Timaru.—G, Foster 77. B. Lucy 74, H. F. M’Gregor 74, R. J. Frew 74, M. J. Fitzharris 74, W. Whitely 73, E. G. Graham 72, R. S. Gribben 68, J. Tutty 65; —total, 651. Oamaru.—A. Wilson 78, G. Frame 77, A. Rennie 76, A. Brown, jun., 76, A. Cummings 75, D. Cox 75, C. Tempero 72 D. Black 68, J. Waterwortb 66;—total, 663.

BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS From the record number of entries received by the Oamaru Boxing Association for the North Otago championships to be held in the Opera House next Thursday night can be gauged the increasing popularity of this sport in the district. Some 30 entries have been received for the championships and 16 for the novice events, and these include the pick of amateur boxers from Dunedin to Timaru. E. Parker, ex-heavy-weight champion of New Zealand, is bringing five lioys from Timaru, and H. Drew, well known to Oamaru followers of boxing, is bringing a team of seven boxers, who will also compete at the Otago championships. Other entries include the two O’Connells from Macraes, representatives, from Waitaki Hydro, Morven, and Palmerston, and “Tiger” Thomson is bringing a promising boy, A. Blair, from Livingstone. Christian (Windsor) will bo matched against two good exponents of boxing, and these should prove interesting bouts. Several winners at the Waimate championships will be seen in action against good opposition. Patrons are thus assured of an evening of first-class boxing, and as the admission charges are very reasonable a record crowd is expected. Seats may be booked at the Bristol. Advice has been received that Cojin Jones has been matched against/Kid Reekie (Australia) at Dunedin on August 15 and against J. Lockie for the title on September 5. so that local enthusiasts will not have the opportunity of seeing Jones in action in Oamaru until after the latter date. The following is the draw: — CHAMPIONSHIPS. Fly-weight.—D. Eddington (Oamaru) v. L. Kennedy (Oamaru), W. Drew (Dunedin) v. 11. Rowell (Oamaru), J. Bucklev (Oamaru) a bye. 0 Bantam-weight.—E. Forsyth (Morven) v. J. Buckley (Oamaru), W. Donaldson (Dunedin) a bye. Feather-weight.—J./Drew (Dunedin) v. D. Christian (Windsor), D. P. Lundy (Morven) v. J. Ramsay (Hydro). Leight-weight.—H. Kerr (Oamaru) v. C. Ramsay (Dunedin), A. Currie (Timaru) v. J. Ramsay (Hydro). Welter-weight—S. Easton (Oamaru) v. G. M'Donald (Hydro), H. Kerr (Oamaru) a bye. Middle-weight. G. Hcthenngton (Timaru) v. M. O’Connell (Macraes), E. Collins (Timaru) v. H. Drew Dunedin;, K. Giles (Waimate) a bye. Light Heavy-weight. —P. Grant (Timaru) v. 1). M'Leod (Willowbridge), A Blair (Livingstone) v. L. Mulligan (Enfield). , /rn . Heavy-weight.— P. Brant, (limaru) v. D. M’Leod (Willowbridge). NOVICES. Fly-weight—M, Kean (St. Kevin’s) v. J. O’Connell (Macraes). J. Mulligan (En--1 field) v. B. Johnston (Palmerston). Feather-weight—J. Watson (Oamaru) v. J. Ford (Oamaru). Light-weight.—G. Forbes (Oamaru) v. J. Hogg (Dunedin), H. Palmer (Palmerston) a bye.

I Welter-weight.—J. Cagney (Oamaru) v. L. Whitburn (Oamaru). G. Shaldcrs . (Oamaru) a bye. ' Middle-weight.—E. Parries (Dunedin) v. E. Johnston (Palmerston). Light Heavy-weight.—W. Whitburn (Oamaru) v. L. Mulligan (Enfield).

GOLF The first of the two qualifying rounds for the North Otago Golf Club’s Championships was rdayed on Saturday in ideal weather. The scores were not up to expectations, due largely to the condi- ‘ tions of the greens, which were heavily worm-caeted. Competitors were drafted into four grades—Senior, Intermediate, Junior, and C Grade —16 to qualify in each section. The following are the best 10 cards returned in each game;— Seniors. —S. Cuthbertson 85, J. Kilpatrick 85. J. A. R. Scott 85. J. Domigan 80, R. M’Ewan 86, R. Mathieson 86, G. L. Cuthbertson 87, P. Mulligan 89, R. Nichols 89. P. W. Hargreaves 89. Intermediate.—James Wilson 93, E. F. Armstrong 94, K. Kinder 94, D. V. G. Smith 95, C. R, Hedges 95, G. Catto 96, R. K. Ireland 97, E. Tomlinson 99, H. Bailey 100, A. W. "Woodward 100. Juniors. —R. Rogers 98, A. Millar 98, W. Widdowson 101, A. Cron 103, C- W. Wilson 103, G. Robertson 104, A. G. Robertson 104, A. Robettson 105, D, Bews 107. T. Hedges 108, P. Skirvmg 108. C. Grade—J. E. Farrell 107, R. Crombie 111, W. K. Tomlinson 113, D. 1 L. Patterson 113, B. Steven 113, H, L. Familton 117, G. Restieaux 119, Nicholas 124, R. D. Newson 127, J. Spear 128.

COURSING Another successful meeting was held by the North Otago Coursing Club on Saturday afternoon, when two stakes were decided under ideal conditions. The plumpton was in great order, and the hares in good fettle, only two kills being registered. Mr O. R. Wise gave entire satisfaction as judge, and the slipping of Mr Wilson was first class. The Ladies Bracelet was annexed by Miss Joy Barr, with Alone Terms (Again Terminus— Limes Beauty). The £5 Limit Stake went to Mr T. Richards, whose dog, Gold Dawn (Electric Mac —Golden Girl), had a popular win.- During the afternoon the dogs to represent the local club at the South Island Championships at Invercargill next week gave exhibition runs, and, judging by their displays, a fe\Y of the honours should come to Oamaru. The following are the results:— LADIES’ BRACELET. First Round. Charlie’s Gift beat Little May. Charlie’s Gift led and turned. Little May obtained one turn as the hare escaped. 4—l. , . Mickey Hamilton lost to Dessert Blue. Dessert Blue led easily, and turned twice, Mickey Hamilton wrenching twice. 1— St. Jude lost to Alone Terms. Alone Terms gained the lead up and the first turn. St. Jude obtained possession ■ and turned, but Alone Terms, working cleverly, turned again twice before the hare went home. I—s. Pal lost to Beautiful Pearl. Pal led by a close margin, but Beautiful Pearl took command over a long course, and put in eight turns and a go-bye. 2 Belle Blue lost to Royal Hunting. Royal Hunting led and turned at the escapes. o—3.0 —3. Blue Streak ran a bye. SECOND ROUND. Charlie’s Gift lost to Dessert Blue. Dessert Blue led, and obtained two turns against a turn and wrench. 14—4. Alone Terms beat Beautiful Pearl. Alone Terms led. An even exchange of work followed, each dog turning twice. g O Blue Streak beat Royal Hunting. • The first slip resulted in a no-course, the hare going straight home. Royal Hunting’s condition appeared to give out in the second course, Blue Streak leading easily and turning twice. s—o. SEMI-FINAL. Blue Streak beats Dessert Blue, Blue Streak led, obtained two turns and a go-bye. Dessert Blue gamed three turns and three wrenches. 6—44. Alone Terms, a bye. Final. 1 Alone Terms beat Blue Streak. Alone Terms led and turned, the hare escaping. 3—.0. £5 LIMIT STAKE. First Round. Ding Dong lost to Gold Dawn. Gold Dawn led and turned twice. An even exchange followed, each turning three times, and then Ding Dong effected a clever kill. 5 —7. Miss Limes beat Realms Blue. Miss Limes led and turned. A long course resulted, with the work slightly in favour of Realms Blue. 10 —7J. Realms Lass beat Black Velvet. Realms Lass led and turned twice. Black Velvet took possession, turning twice and wrenching twice. 4 —3. First Flight beat Speculation. First Flight led, turned, and wrenched twice. Speculation took two turns. 4 —2. Semi-final. Gold Dawn beat Miss Limes. Gold Dawn had the advantage of a good lead up, and turned twice, Miss Limes driving to cover, 4 —J. Realms Lass beat First Flight. Realms Lass led and turned, First Flight securing only one turn. 3 —l. Final. Gold Dawn beats Realms Lass. Gold Dawn led and took two turns to a turn and a wrench. Both dogs drove to the escape, killing inside the balk fence. 4—lA.

REPRESENTATIVE BASKET BALL NORTH OTAGO WINS TAVERNER CUP. On' Saturday afternoon members of the Otago B and C Grade representative teams journeyed to Oamaru to compete for the Taverner Cup. The matches were played at Waitaki Girls’ High School under ideal conditions, there being present a large number of spectators, who were very enthusiastic about the games. The senior match was won by North Otago,, and the junior was drawn, North Otago thus winning the Taverner Cup. In the senior game some very fine basket ball was witnessed. From the whistle North Otago had the better of the game, as there did not appear to be a weak link in the combination, and the Otago centres were unable to cope with the clever passing of the local centres. Misses Borrie and D, Cairns were responsible for most of the goals, and the field work by Miss Cairns was outstanding. Miss Uollins kept the Otago defence very clear, her interceptions preventing Miss ‘ Sumpter from gaining possession of the ball. In the second spell the game was more evenly contested. The Otago centres gained splendid work being done on the side line by Miss Henaghan, and Miss Service was always in her place. However, North Otago’s strong defence prevented the Otago forwards from shooting. Miss B. Knowles did most of the field work, and Miss M'Leau was responsible for the Otago goals. Miss Minty played an outstanding game in the North Otago defence, preventing the visitors I from keeping possession of the ball for 1 any length of time. All through the game the passing of both teams was excellent, thus giving North Otago supporters the privilege of witnessing a very clover game and a high standard of play. Misses Borrie and Cairns, by clever passing, made the pace too fast for the visitors, and the final score was:—North Otago 2*2, Otago 13. Miss M. Bee controlled the game, The curtain-raiser was between the Otago C and North Otago B represents--1 tive° teams. This game was particularly : interesting, as the teams were very evenly matched, and a very fine style of basket ball was presented, the combination of both sides being excellent. Mias Scott was responsible for most of the Otago goals, and the match resulted in a draw, the score being 14 all. Miss Fitzgerald was the referee. ~ , After the games the presentation ot the Taverner Cup was made. Miss J. B. Wilson expressed her appreciation of the way in which the games were played, and congratulated the players The presentation was made by Mrs J averner (Otago president) and accepted by Miss Borrie (captain) , on behalf of the North Otago team. Miss Borrie said they were very pleased to have brought honour to the town, and she expressed their pleasure in again having played an Otago representative team, as the visitors standard of play was so high. She thanked

the visitors for coming to Oamaru to play the match. The compliment of cheers was acknowledged by Miss B. Service (Otago captain). A very enjoyable evening was spent at Waitaki House, where the players and visitors were the guests of Miss J. B. Wilson. Among those present were Mrs Taverner, the Mayoress (Mrs Cooney), Mrs W. Kinder, Miss Foster, Misses Bee. Fitzgrald, and Gibson. During the evening Mrs Kinder sang a bracket of delightful songs, and the evening was spent in competitive games and community singing.

MUNICIPAL BATHS There was a fair attendance at the public meeting held ori Saturday night in the Mayor’s room to consider the recommendations brought forward by the Citizens’ Committee set up to report on the proposals for improvements at the Oamaru Municipal Baths. The Mayor (Mr M. F; Cooney) occupied the chair, and Dr Stubbs, who has taken such a keen interest in the proposals and who was unable to be present, wrote assuring the meeting of his continued support. Mr M. K. M'Culloch, on behalf of the committee, stated that the committee had carefully considered Dr Stubbs’s scheme, and the members were of the opinion that it was too big to go on with at the present time or to raise the money required by public subscription. They considered it would be wise for the Oamaru Borough Council to raise a small loan_ to meet the cost of filtration, chlorination, and heating reservoir, and that the Oamaru Swimming Chib’s proposal be gone on with immediately. The committee had held a very full discussion on the various aspects of the question, and the recommendations were agreed on by the members unanimously. Mr H. L. Familton asked if the committee had made any inquiries as to what .extent the public would contribute to the cost of the scheme submitted by Dr Stubbs. One firm in Oamaru had offered to contribute £lO a year for five years. He came to the meeting to support Dr Stubbs’s scheme, and he thought they should go ahead with it in the interests of the children,and young people. Mr M'Culloch said the committee’s proposals were the first step in the bigger scheme, and the lengthening of the baths would not affect to any extent the scheme proposed by Dr Stubbs. He thought filtration was essential, and after experiments had been made to see if heating would be successful it would be an easy matter to go ahead with this when they had the reservoir. The committee’s recommendations were really the first stage of the proposal. They thought the finding of the money was a matter for the council and not for the private individual. Later on they could go on with Dr Stubbs’s scheme, which would mean the sacrificing of the tennis courts. Dr Stubbs had suggested the issuing of debentures. In incorporated societies the debenture holders gained an immediate benefit by getting something they wanted, but he doubted if there were sufficient citizens making use of the bathe who would be in a position to take up debentures. They thought it would not be a fair thing to ask the public to subscribe. The recommendations were passed unanimously by both the citizens’ representatives and the swimming club's representatives. Mr B. B. Walton said that everyone was in sympathy with Dr Stubbs’s scheme provided the money could be found. It had _ occurred to him since the committee meeting that if the council placed half the cost of filtration and reservoir on the estimates for next year conditionally on the other half of the cost being found by the public, then' this\ would enable people such as mentioned by Mr Familton to contribute. That would be an alternative to raising a loan.

The Rev. A. B. Kilroy asked if the installation of the filtratioii would be made at the same time as the lengthening of the Ityths, Mr MfCulloch replying that the lengthening of the baths would be proceeded with immediately and the other question investigated.

Dr Lennox Douglas, seconded by Mr Curie, moved that the recommendations of the committee be adopted, Mr Robert Milligan said he was in favour of the investigation by the council, and he also liked the suggestion put forward by Mr Walton. After all, the council could not concern itself with the collection of the money. It was a concrete proposal, and a very practical one. It was an alternative to a loan, and was meant to assist the council, and meant that- an effort should be made for the public to provide half the cost. It was thereupon agreed to adopt the recommendations agreeing that the scheme proposed by Dr Stubbs was highly desirable, but that it was not feasible to raise by voluntary subscription an adequate sum to put the first stage of the scheme in operation; that the Borough Council should accept the responsibility of investigating the cost of the whole scheme and consider the _ raising of a small loan, or if the council considered it inadvisable to raise a loan, then the council be requested to place on the estimates for nekt year half the ascertained cost of filtration and storage tank on condition that a similar amount be raised by. public subscription; and that the scheme of lengthening the baths as proposed by the Baths Committee, and supported by the Swimming Club to the extent of £l5O, be immediately proceeded with. It was stated that if the public would go on with the first stage of his scheme, then Dr Stubbs would be perfectly satisfied, and the Mayor thanked the committee for the time and thought given to the subject, and for the practical proposal brought forward.

OAMARU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE In the twenty-eighth annual report of the Oamaru Chamber of Commece the executive noted with satisfaction that the statement of receipts showed members’ subscriptions well maintained during the year, indicating the value of the chamber in co-ordinating the business interests of the town was fully- recognised. It was hoped that members would continue to support the chamber, which was recognised as a valuable institution in every progressive centre. Various matters had occupied the attention of the. executive, such as irrigation, unemployment, discharged soldiers’ rehabilitation, exchange credits pool, economy commission’s pro : posals, Customs duties, machinery inspection fees, unemployment among youths, girls’ and boys’ agricultural clubs, Waitaki Hydro electric scheme, while the Retailers’ Committee had dealt with various matters of the greatest interest and importance to the retail businesses of the town. The executive secured a report by the Public Works Department on irrigation for North Otago, particularly that portion of the district which lies between Kurow and Papakaio. It was hoped that a scheme to provide water from Waitaki dam for irrigating the Otekaike and Duntroon districts would be brought to a successful issue, but it was found on making the necessary survey that the area to be served did not warrant the great length of race required and the heavy expenditure involved in its construction. However, arrangements were made to increase the capacity of the Steward Settlement water race to make it suitable for irrigation purposes. This work had been carried out with unemployed labour at comparatively small cost under the Public Works Department’s supervision, and good work Was accomplished, which should be of the greatest value to settlers concerned during dry seasons. The committee was also responsible for the sotting up of a Citizens’ Committee to deal with the serious problem of unemployment among youths at the present time. This problem, so far as it affects the town, had, been tackled in a determined manner/ and although there were numerous difficulties to be surmounted, a considerable measure ot success had been attained. The curtailment of operations at the Waitaki Hydro dam occupied the serious attention of the executive during the past year. It was recognised that at the present time the Government was not in a position to provide large sums of money for public works, but the committee had pointed out to the Minister of Public Works the importance of bringing this scheme to a revenue-producing stage, and an assurance had boon received from him that the Waitaki scheme would be treated as of first importance as soon ns funds were available. Members of the executive were actively engaged on the local committees set up to deal with unemployment, discharged soldiers’ rehabilitation. Flock House scheme for New Zealand youths and primary schools, agricultural clubs, through all of which a great amount of valuable work was being accomplished. During the year opportunity was given by (he Associated Chambers of Commerce

to forward expressions of opinion on such subjects as the exchange credits pool, economy measures, customs duties and machinery inspection fees, and advantage was taken to send forward representations on these matters. Efforts were again made during the year to obtain direct shipments between the Old Country and Oamaru, but it was found that comparatively small quantity of imports available was insufficient to induce the shipping companies to arrange direct loading for Oamaru. The committee regretted that there was no prospect of obtaining a direct loading at the present time, but would take this matter up again when conditions were more favourable. The report would be incomplete without some reference to the valuable work performed by the Retailers’ Committee. This committee had been very active in all matters of interest to every branch of trade and commerce in the community, and had several schemes in view for advertising the town and to encourage the public of North Otago to confine its purchases as far as possible to its own centre. A considerable amount of work could still be done in this direction, and it was hoped that the incoming committee would follow up what had already been accomplished’. The parent body, the Associated Chambers of Commerce, had been very active in all matters of Dominion wide interest, and had rendered very valuable assistance to the business community and to the Government in dealing with the many difficult problems confronting the country at the present time. Among the numerous matters dealt with by the executive of the Associated Chambers might be the setting up of the National Expenditure Commission, llie appointment of this commission was entirely due to the campaign launched by the Associated Chambers. Its valuable findings were now a matter of common knowledge. It might also be mentioned that the executive of the Associated _ Chambers was responsible for the reduction in postal rates which was now in operation. to the satisfaction of the whole community, and tihe benefit in turnover to the Postal Department. Other matters at present under review by the Associated Chambers were the public works system, local body system, Orders-in-Council, Companies Act, land tax, overseas trade, foreign shipping, and telephone rentals. All such questions involving the interests of the business community might safety be left in the hands of this influential body. In conclusion, the executive congratulated the business men of the town and district on their successful handling of their affairs during this unprecedented period of trade and financial restriction. They noted with some measure of relief the splendid season which was being experienced by the agriculturalists, of North Otago, and trusted that their operations would be crowned with success and that as a result the heavy burdens they were carrying would be considerably relieved. The committee congratulated the Oamaru Harbour Board on its progressive policy in reducing the ratepayers’ burden as well as effecting cnosiderable reductions in harbour charges, which should have the effect, of increasing the business of the port. They also congratulated the Oamaru Borough Cpuncil in reducing rates on property within the borough. RUGBY FOOTBALL The first round of the Senior Knockout Competition was played at the Show Grounds on Saturday. The good attendances of previous weeks were fully maintained, and the matches on the Oval proved very interesting. Maheno secured a surprise victory over the premier team —Excelsior—after scoring a try when an extra spell had been ordered under eeven-a-side conditions. Maheno gave its best display of the season, and many did not expect the defeat of Excelsior at the hands of the “ wooden-spooners.” After a fairly ragged game Athletic defeated Old Boys by 11 points to 6, The Athletic forwards dominated play, and, especially in the loose rushes, outclassed their opponents. Athletic and )Maheno ■will now play off for the Mollison Cup on Saturday week, ATHLETIC v. OLD BOYS.

Old Boys went to the attack from the kick-off, and from a penalty soon after Hunter had an unsuccessful shot at goal. Athletic initiated a passing rush, but gained little ground, and Cameron gathered in to put in a good kick to the Maroon twenty-five. Hunter opened up play, but Frame dropped the pass, and Dwyer kicked through. However, Taylor retrieved with a good kick, and Murray put in a good run before he shortpunted. Sullivan gathered in and carried the ball over to force down. Led by Holland, the Maroon forwards forced play to the other end of the field, and from a good position Part missed with the kick at goal from a penalty. Athletic 'kept up the pressure, and from scrambling play Brown dived oyer for a try. Park converted. Athletic 5, Old Boys nil. Old Boys set off on a good concerted movement, in which Clark was prominent. Old Boys’ efforts were short-lived, and Brown and Holland led a forward rush, but Frame relieved with a great kick, and the Blacks gained further lost ground from a penalty. After a passing rush by the Maroon backs Mason kicked through, and,' following up smartly, Holland and Park carried on the effort, Cameron forcing in the face of a strong rush. A passing rush by the Maroon backs broke down when Mason was brought down hard by Frame, and Old Boys worked its way down to Athletic territory. Brown broke down a passing rush by the Old Boys* backs, and, kicking through, put the Maroons on attack. Park missed from a penalty, but soon after Stichman worked the blind side, and sent on to Turvey for the latter to ci’oss for a good try. Park missed with the kick. Athletic 8, Old Boys nil. Half time was called directly after, with the scores unchanged. Shortly after the kick-off Stichman sent his backs away, and a good passing rush gained ground. Old Boys retaliated when Baird secured to open up a good movement, Murray’s forward pass marring the rush. Dwyer put in a good run, but was tackled by Taylor a yard or two from the line, and Old Boys forced. Athletic attacked strongly after a good run to the corner by Turvey. Near the Old Boys’ line Murray secured and ran the length of the field to score a very spectacular try. Hunter just missed from a difficult position with the kick. Athletic 8, Old Boys 3. On resumption the Old Boys’ backs were seen in a good passing rush, which ended in Murray being well tackled by Mason. Old Boys continued to throw the ball about, and Cameron, Williamson. and Hunter just missed scoring. A penalty to the Blacks allowed Taylor to kick a good goal. Athletic 8, Old Bovs 6. Play became very willing at this stage, and Old Boys continued to attack. Athletic retaliated, Turvey finding touch at the corner flag. Scrambling play on the line ensued. _ and A. btichman dashed around the side of a scrum to cross for a try. Park missed with the kick. Athletic 11, Old Boys 6, After an attack by the Old Boys’ backs. Dwyer kicked through, and in a race for the ball Cameron beat Holland to force. Just on time Old Boys set up a strong attack, but failed to press home the advantage. Time sounded with the scores: Athletic 11 Points. Old Boys 6 points. Mr J. Stewart was the referee. MAHENO v. EXCELSIOR.

Excelsior kicked off against a strong sun and slight wind, and play centred around neutral territory tor a time. Knight opened up play from the base of the scrum on a few occasions, but the backs gained very little territory. Good work by the Maheno forwards put Excelsior on the defence, hut Granger proved safe and found touch well up field. Excelsior gradually forced the Greens back, but Yorston cleared well in the face of a strong rush. The Newlands brothers and Dougherty were prominent in a great rally, and, dribbling the ball through, gained territory to within a few yards of the Blue line. A succession of kicks by Excelsior, however, returned play to midway. From loose play J. Newlands took the ball at his toe in a great effort, and, kicking hard past Granger, followed up to outpace the opposition and touch’ down for a great try. Yorston found the posts with a great kick. Maheno 5, Excelsior nil. From the kick off Knight opened up play on every possible occasion, but Wilson and Murray lacked thrust and were often caught in possession. The country lads were again seen in Blue territory, and from a penalty Dougherty failed with the kick from a difficult angle. Granger gained _ a good deal of ground with a great kick, and from a scrum at the Maheno twenty-five Knight went away in a good effort before sending on to Davey, the latter dashing over well out for a good try. Murray failed with the kick at goal. Maheno 5, Excelsior 3. Maheno again took the offensive, and the forwards, led by Sinclair and G. Newlands, set off in a great dribbling rush to the Blue line. Souness opened up play and Hollow , cut

in to run to Granger, but his pass infield went astray. Maheno kept up a hot attack, and from a scrum- on the Blue line A. Newlands dived over for a good try. Maheno 8, Excelsior 3. Half time was called soon after with the scores unchanged. Maheno attacked from the but were slowly driven back by a succession of kicks. After play had been confined to neutral territory, for a time, Knight secured and dashed through before sending on to Davey. The latter put in a good run to Yorston before transferring to Paris, who raced across from a great try near the posts. Murray converted with a good kick. Maheno 8. Excelsior 8. The Green forwards led by Gillies and Dougherty took play to Excelsior's twenty-five, but Granger relieved with a good kick to the line. The Green forwards came again, however, and G. Newlands burst his way through in a great effort. Kicks to touch by Granger and Murray placed Excelsior on the offensive, but Souness saved in the face of a strong rush. Souness opened up play and sent to G. Lawrence, who gained ground before passing to Hollow, who cut in nicely. The latter transferred to A. Newlands, who, in turn, sent on to G. Newlands, and the Greens attacked on the Blue line. Knight cleared, and Excelsior went away in a good movement, but Yorston beat several forwards to find touch at mid-way. ■ G. Newlands put in a great run, but Knight again saved. Rushes by the Excelsior backs -was marred by too much kicking by Murray. The Green forwards were greatly superior, and G. Newlands and Sinclair led a great rush to the Excelsior twentyfive, and time was called with the scores even. As a decision had to be reached the game was continued under seveh-a-side rules. The Maheno. forwards went away in a good loose rush, and Souness gathered in to penetrate the defence, Yeoman finishing off the movement to touch down near the posts. The final scores ■were:— Maheno ........ 11 points. Excelsior ........ 8 points. Mr L. Ward was the referee. . JUNIORS. -■ School 21 Maheno nil. Athletic 11, Old Boys 6. THIRD GRADE. Athletic 35, Excelsior, nil. . ' St. Kevin’s 22, Old Boys 6. FOURTH GRADE, • Athletic 17, School B nil. Southern 6, St. Kevin’s 4. FIFTH GRADE. St. Kevin’s 9, School A 9, Athletic 30, - School B nil. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. . . North School 15, Enfield nib OBITUARY The death occurred at Dunedin on Thursday last of Mr A. B. (Bert) Mitchell. Mr Mitchell was well-known to North Otago residents before his removal to Dunedin. He was a former resident at All Day Bay, Kakanui, and was highly esteemed by numerous friends, who will regret to learn of his, passing. The tyhole community' of Oamaru has received with profound sorrow the sad news of the death on Saturday, at her residence, “ Awatea,” Hull strCet, Oamaru, of Mrs .Andrew Hamilton,, whose gracious personality and unfailing kindness had endeared her to all manner of people. Mrs Hamilton was a graduate of the Otago University, gaining the M.A. degree, and was associated with the teaching profession for some years. Her sincerity as a social worker in Oamaru made her dearly loved by the people, whose deepest sympathy will go out to Mr Hamilton in his and Oamaru’s great loss. For very many years Mrs Hamilton was .the secretary of the Oamaru Plunket Society, and she also assisted in the activities of the Oamaru Branch of the Howard League for Penal Reform. Her love for the beautiful made her an enthusiastic member of the Oamaru Beautifying Society, and she was a staunch and prominent member of the Columba .Church. She is survived by her husband and two Tittle daughters. ' ■ At Cohunba Church yesterday morning, the Rev. W. Maclean piade feeling reference to the sad event, after having preached on the faith that makes, the life that px'oves, the trials that confirm, the death that crowns anyone a Christian. He said:— ■ ■“ You will appreciate, how perfectly the sentiments I have expressed apply to Mrs Hamilton, whose passing has been suck a severe blow to us all. Her faith' in God was real, a faith active in love, which displayed in simple goodness and, boundless kindness the beauty of her. faith and of Him in Whom her faith rested. Her trials, - which -were' greater than most people knew, served to make faith more and more necessary and to bring. her nearer and nearer, to God and to all in any kind of trouble.. And her death, untimely from our point of view, was her coronation.

'* My acquaintance with her dates from student days at Otago University, at which time I was privileged, in common with numerous students, to see something of the home in which she had been reared; and I have always felt I knew and appreciated her so, because I had seen her in the family setting.. The fragrance of her parents’ home lingered with her all her days, and the family fellowship helped to make her own home what it became “ She had more than education. She had culture, Christian culture, an appreciation of all things beautiful, in Nature, in books, in music, in pictures, in men and women; hence the fullness l of her life and the richness of her character, making her a refining and ennobling influence wherever she went.

•“ She abounded in good works. Every cause for the good of the church and community commanded her sympathy and help, and she gave herself without stint to many movements for the common good. But individuals were more to her Than movements, and there are many in this community to-day, especially among. the poor and needy and unfortunate, whose tears pay eloquent tribute to much good done by stealth. I have had ample proof of that. * She was a constant visitor in the homes of the sick, and with flowers from her garden, dainties from, her kitchen, and by the use of her musical gifts, she brought sunshine into many hearts and homes. “ She was rich in friends, and that because she was so friendly herself. She was'the soul of hospitality, and numerous newcomers to Oamaru have had cause to thank her for remembering to entertain strangers; and even the unfortunate outcast found shelter in her home on occasion. To me she was infinitely more than a parishioner: she was a true friend whose hospitable door , was ever open to me and whose kindnesses to me and mine are countless.

“ She was particularly devoted to children, and laboured constantly for their true welfare. Life was sweet to her, and she wished to make it sweet for others; and when the last enemy challenged her, one lament, so far as her own children were concerned, was that she was leaving her job half-done, as she put it. “Surely, there has, been administered unto her an abundant entrance into the habitations of the blessed! Undoubtedly, her death has been her coronation! To love, to sacrifice, to be forgotten— That is a woman’s saga. So it has been said. , Annie Pourie Hamilton loved and sacrificed, and shall be remembered so long as the hearts of those who knew her shall be capable ot remembering; and she will continue to live in lives made better and happier by her presence, even as she lives personally in the heavenlies with God her Saviour, reunited with loved ones who preceded her. “Words fail me to express your and my own deep and tender sympathy with Mr Hamilton and the girls, and with Mrs Tomlinson and the other dear ones. We can only commend them to the God of all comfort, seeding to make our prayer mighty in interceding faith—-and that we do.”

MEETING OF WHEATGROWERS At the conclusion of the lecture in the Majestio Theatre to-morrow afternoon by Dr Miller, a meeting of North Otago Wheatgrowers will be held. An address will be given by Mr A. Grant (Waimate).