NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22053, 8 September 1933, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO.

(From Ode Special Correspondent.)

MAJESTIC THEATRE The haunting and appealing notes of the famous melody, "The Blue Danube, will be heard at the Majestic Theatre to-day at matinee and to-night, when the picture bearing that Jname , will be screened. A picturesque story revolving around the famous waltz ' features both Dorothy Bouchier and Joseph Schild kraut in roles specially suited to their types ©f dramatic abilities. Another feature of the film is the fact that the world-renowned Royal Hungarian Tzigane .Band renders the musical and operatic 'airs that are judiciously dispersed throughout the film with all the charm that is such a feature of the old masters. The story, which is but the foundation for the film, is one that will nolu the audience's interest to the very last. "GRAND HOTEL." The much discussed picture, "Grand Hotel," comes to the Majestic next Tuesday and Wednesday, with a special matinee on Tuesday. Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, the two Barrymores, and Lewis Stone appear in this picture, plans for which are now open at the Bristol. . AN UNUSUAL SIGN Something very unusual in the way ol signs is at present on display in* M r Harold Familton's window. The siga consists of a moving jig-saw pattern, sec tions of which revolve to form various designs before coming to rest in an advertising sign. The contrivance is the first to be brought to New Zealand, and attracted a great deil of attention in Oamaru yesterday.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY The following team has been chosen by the selector (Mr S. Lee) to represent North Otago against South Canterbury at Timaru to-morrow: — Full-back.—J. Granger. Three-quarters.—M*Kenzie, I. Cameron, G. Murray. Five-eighths.—A. Frame, H. Tempero. Half-back—E. Knight. Forwards.—Carrington, Easton, Park, Newlands, Dougherty, Laird, Grant, and Carrodus. Emergencies.—Backs—C. Davey, R. Harle, T. Dwyer; forwards, Ludemann and Cleverley. MEN'S HOCKEY The following will represent the Totara Club in its match against Oamaru tomorrow:—Johnston, Lindsay, Kawson. Watson, "Richardson, Rowley, Scally, Hore. Stringer (2), Wilson (2), Clark (2). UNION CRICKET CLUB DANCE One of the most enjoyable dances held in Oamaru this year was that- of the Union Cricket Club. There were over 100 couples present at the Ribble Street Hall, including the Taranaki footballers, who were the guests of the club. All present enjoyed the varied programme of old and new dances. The floor was in excellent order, and good music was supplied by Rae's orchestra, extras being played by Messrs Harle brothers and L. Dougherty. The supper was also much appreciated. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr H. W. Thomas. During the evening Mr A. A. Mays, on behalf of the North Otago Rugby Union and the visiting Taranaki players, thanked the Union Cricket Club for the hospitality shown and for the very pleasant evening. Mr H. W. Thomas replied on behalf of the Union Club, and stated that the members of the club were pleased to have been able to entertain the visitors. He thanked all those who had assisted in making the dance such a success. The visitors left s'esterday by express for Invercargill. COMMUNITY SINGING At to-day's session of community singing Messrs J. Weir and H. Grater will be the leaders. Mr Grater is new to the audience as a leader, and will be, sure to have something out of the ordinary. The singing of the children at their session was so good that it is said to have surpassed the usual weekly session, so that the leaders are determined to get i increased volume from the audience to-day. Country people especially are asked to support these sessions, and it is hoped that they will attend in large numbers to-day. Mrs Loper will be at the piano, and the proceeds are for ' the Mayoress's Relief Fund. PERSONAL At the monthly meeting of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society the president (Dr R. S. Orbell) referred to the death of Mr Ross Crawshaw, and a motion of condolence with the relatives was passed. On the occasion of his marriage Mr W. Lavender was met by the members of the staff of the Chief Post Office, i Oamaru. and a presentation was made to him by Mr F. G. Nind (chief postmaster) 6f a clock suitably inscribed. Mr. Nind referred to the many fine qualities of the recipient, both in private life and as an officer of the Post and Telegraph Department, and on behalf of the, combined staffs extended good. wishes to Mr and Mrs Lavender for their future happiness. ' Other "officers of the department also extended their felicitations to Mr and Mrs Lavender. At the Borough Council meeting last night the Mayor (Mr M. F. Cooney) re T . :ferred to the loss suffered by ex-Coun-cillor F. C. Crawshaw in the death in tragic circumstances of his son, Ross Crawshaw, and a motion of condolence with Mr Crawshaw and family was car-, ried. •.'.". Reference was made at the meeting of 'the Boroufh Council last night to the excellent services rendered by Miss Sutherland to the council for the last 16 years, during; which she had handled over £500,000 of the council's money. A minute of appreciation of her services would be recorded later; • Queen's Hotel.—Mr A. ' M'Donald (Auckland). Mr D. C. Cuzin, Mr J. L. Harrison, Mr H. Rawsell (Christchurch), Mr H. A. Gamble, Mr and Mrs J. Gow, Mr'E. L. Eastgate, Mr and Mrs G. A. Russell, Mr J. Bradley, Mr W. Fraser, Mr G. A. Myier, Mr F. Dunlop (Dunedin), Mr Clarrv (Wellington). New Club Hotel.—Mr G. Wilson, Mr R. Brugh, Mr J. R. White, Mr F. Hallican, Mr J. S. M'Kay. Mr S. M. Westlake (Dunedin). Mr G. S. Simkins, Mr D. Tomkins, Mr H. Patience (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. J. Flower, Mr H. H. Brown (Wellington). Mr J. F. Mangus. Mr D. Crosbv (Timaru), Mr D. Mitchell (Mosgiel). Mr D. Grant (Gore). OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last night and was attended by the Mayor (Mr M. F. Coouev) and Crs R Milligan, G. Mitchell, A. Wilson, F. Butterfield, R. Jenkins, J. H. Treseder, N. 11. Colquhoun, D. S. Bain, J. M'Diarmid, J. C. Kirkness, A. R. Tait. and K. Familton. The Oamaru Fire Board wrote with reference to the indicating of fire plugs in order to prevent motors being parked or stopped over them. The letter suggested that a slab of Oamaru stone or concrete should be set into the footpaths immediately opposite each plug, thus emphasising more completely its position. —The matter was referred to the Works Committee. The Oamaru Returned Soldiers' Association wrote offering the council a further £125 on a basis of £ for £ subsidy towards giving work to unemployed returned soldiers.—The offer was accepted. Letters were received from the architect and Dr Stubbs in reference to the heatin? of the water tank for the Municipal Baths. Dr Stubbs offering to pay anything over the estimated cost and pointing out that the scheme could be successfully modified.—The matter was l°ft in the hatifta of the Mayor nnd Crs Mitchell and Wilson, with power to act. The Finance Committee reported "a debit balance in the district fund account of £7425 8s 7d. and accounts totalling £598 10s 7d were passed for payment. The Finance Committee rpcommond'd that the offer of £2O in settlement of rates due en Section 14, Mrdowbank. be accented. —Adopted The Fihnnco Committee recommended that support be given to the suggested remit to be submitted to the next municipal conference by the Invercargill City Council to the effect that Parliament be requested to amend the Fire Board Act in the direction of making provision for increasing the insurance companies' propo'tion of the Fire Board levies, and thereby making a consequent red"ction in the contribution of local bodies.— Adopted. The Finance Committee recommended that the chairman be authorised to arrange for necessary renovations to the furniture at the Rest Room. —Approved. The Water Works Committee reported that Mr A. C. Hurst's complaint of seepage from the race had been referred to the chairman. The By-laws Committer recommende.i that consent be given to subdivide allot-

ments 2,3, and 6, plan 2543, as shown on the plan submitted, with the application of the Public Trustee.—-Adopted. The Joint Committee reported that Miss Sutherland's resignation as cashier and rates clerk had been accepted with regret, and applications invited for the position from males between the ages of 20 and 30 years at a commencing salary of £175, rising to £2OB. —Approved. The Works Committee reported that the district engineer's request that a grating and pipes be provided at Severn street crossing to drain storm water- off the railway line had been referred to the foreman for attention.

The Works Committee reported that it could not recommend, iu the meantime, installing a light at the rear of the Drill Hall, as requested by Mr M. K. M'Culloch. The Works Committee recommended that the west side of Thames highway between Forth and Frome streets be kerbed and channelled, the property owners to be charged their respective proportions of the cost. —Adopted. The Reserves Committee reported that the provision of rustic seats at Takaro Park had been left with the chairman and the curator.

The Reserves Committee recommended that for the purpose of holding its annual sports meeting the Oamaru Harrier and Amateur Athletic Club be granted the use of Takaro Park on September 16 and 23. and also on October 7. —Adopted. The Reserves Committee recommended that the Timaru Friendly Societies' Picnic Committee be granted the use of the Public Gardens on January 27, 1934. and that milk and hot water be provided. — Adopted. The Gaa Committee recommended that the communication from the Dominion president of the Humanitarian and Antivivisection Society dealing with the gas lethal chamber be referred to the manager for report.—Adopted. The foreman (Mr K. M'Lean) reported that during August various works were carried out in addition to the usual town and street maintenance. Ayr street was metalled and rolled, Hospital Hill new road covered with rubble from the Harbour Board's quarry, Hospital Hill road at the north end of Cross street repaired and metalled, and various .portions of Ribble, Tees, and Thames streets topdressed. Two applications were re* ceived for water for domestic use, andone service was relaid. The lifting of old water mains on the south hill was still in progress. The race inspector (Mr D. Fraser) reported that with the exception of a minor fresh the river had remained at a constant i level throughout the month, and 10 heads of clean water were maintained in the race without difficulty, it having been an exceptionally easy winter in regard to keeping up the supply. Water had been cut off for seven days and ahalf, enabling the usual repair of leaks, inspection of the bottom, cleaning out, and the work at Henderson's flume to be carried on. Good progress had been made with the Henderson's flume reconstruction, a further 250 feet of the new steel flume being installed, making a total of 394 feet during the past two months. It was hoped to have the remaining sections installed by the end of this month. The Friendly Bay Improvement Society* wrote thanking the council -for its generous gift of trees. —Received. The Oamaru Athenceum Committee wrote thanking the council for its subsidy of £25 to the funds of the institution.—Received.

The Waitaki County. Council wrote giving consent to the Borough Council's proposal to replace the pipe lines along Abattoirs road and Fernbrook. —Received. The Oamaru Municipal Band was granted permission to give a concert in the public gardens on Sunday. The application of Mr Thomas Garstang for a renewal of a. second-hand dealer's license was granted. The question of repairs to the track at the west side of the Drill Hall was referred to the chairman of the Works Committee and the foreman, who were also empowered to purchase wheels.for trucks for the excavation work at reserve C. The borough inspector (Mr A. F. Crump) reported that grazing fees collectecl amounted to £4'los 6d, and dog registration fees ss. Property owners had been notified to clean up then- backyards. Heavy traffic fees were coming in satisfactorily, and the borough all round was in a fairly clean and tidy condition. —The report was received. , Cr Kirkness stated that the work of reconstruction of the race flmning was proceeding satisfactorily, and the, councillors agreed to make a visit of inspection early in October. Cr Jenkins reported that the end of the road sign in Greta street was not effective, and it was agreed that red reflectors and " danger" be placed on the sign. At the instance of Cr Milligan it was agreed to procure an enlargement of the photograph of the Mayoress planting a tree on ■ reserve D for hanging in the Mayor's room.

LADIES' HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

The president (Mr H. W. Thomas) occupied the chair at the fortnightly meetins of the North Otago Ladies' Hockey Association. The withdrawal of Athletic B from the Junior Competition was agreed to. The Oamaru Borough Council advised that nothing would be done to the bank at King George's Park until the Reserve C had been completed. The Pirata Club was granted permission to play Ngapara to-morrow, and to play Waikouaiti Seniors at Waikouaiti and a Junior team at Palmerston. Mr A. Barsdell reported on the trip to Timaru, and it was decided to send a letter to the Timaru Association thanking it for its hospitality. The secretary was instructed to write to the Otago Association congratulating it on its performance at the Dominion tournament. A letter was received from the New Zealand Association regarding the suspension of the Watea Club, and it was decided to write stating that the club had not asked for the suspension to be lifted, but if it agreed to do so, the question would be considered by the North Otago Association. Permission was granted the Windsor Club to hold its annual seven-a-side tournament on September 23. It was decided the entries for the association's eleven-a-side tournament close on September 26. The resignation of Mr B. Blair from the Dance Committee was accepted with regret. The president formally congratulated the Arawa Club on winning the Senior Shield for the season. MINIATURE RIFLE NOTES By SIGHTER. The club averages for the past week are as follow.-!, the figures for the previous week being given in parentheses:—Hampden, 77.9 (77.2); Cromwell, 77.8 (—); Oamaru, 77.7 (77.3); Awamoko, 77.1 (—); Totara. 77.0 (76.4); Enfield, 76.1 (77); Maniototo, 76.1 (76.7); Volunteers, 74.2 (74.9). Hampden is to be congratulated this week on heading the list of averages, the weekly scores being the best for this club so far this season. Cromwell also shot very well for its second season in miniature rifle shooting. Oamaru had to take third place this week, beinc only .1 behind Cromwell. The shooting throughout was of a fairly high standard, and this nugurs well for the success of the North Otac;o Cbnmpinnship meeting on September 16. The following secured the best individual scores during the week:— W. T. Ford. D. Walker (Hampden), H. Ellerv (Enfield), G. Gibson (Awamoko), 80, J. E. Kearney, A. Macdnnald (Maniototo). Len Caldwell, S. Gillies (Hampden), W. Webb, A. Hughes, P. Middleton (Cromwell), H. Kopport, J. Robertson, J. Caldwell, G. Doran (Oamaru), J. Allan (Enfield), W. Gibson, A. Gibson, J. Brunton (Awamoko) 79. Hampden had two possibles to its credit this week, these being secured by W. J' 1 . Ford and D. Walker. For its first 20 riflemen Hampden secured the good average of 75.7. Hampden did not elioot so well against Railway, but, nevertheless, put up a good performance for its first match on a strange range. Three Cromwell riflemen registered 79 this week and three 78. There was a general improvement in the scores, and it is to be hoped that this high standard will be maintained by the Central club. The positions of the teams in the fifth round of the Shield Competition are as .ollows-—Oamaru E 400, Maheno C 400, Maniototo E 399, Hampden A 399, Railway E 399, Weston C 393. Awamoko A 398. Enfield A 398, Totara A 397, Cromwell B 397. Cromwell C 396, Volunteers B 393, Weston D 392, Weston A 392, Maheno B 392, Railway G 391, Awa-

moko C 390, Weston B 390, Cromwell A 390, Duntroon B 390, Oamaru B 389, Maheno A 389, Maniototo A 388, Duntroon A 388, Railway A 388, Railway F 388,. Awamoko B 387, Maniototo C 387, Totara B 387, Enfield B 387. Oamaru F 386, Oamaru C 385, Maniototo C 385, Maniototo B 384, Totara C 383, Railway 1) 383, Oamaru D 380, Railway B 379, Volunteers A 379, Oamaru A 378, Hampden B 374. Awamoko A is still in the lead in the Shield Competition with the grand aggregate of 1987. Its total aggregate off the rifle is 1942, and in this section this team is also leading. There is only one more round to be fired in the competition, and it will be interesting to note the positions of the teams after one round of each team's shoot is counted'out.

The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club:—J. M'Culloch 80, W. Berry 79, N. Fleming 79, J. Brown 79, M. Scott 78, R. Lindsay 78. S. Maiharoa 78, B. Duff 78. C. Fleming 78, A. M'Culloch 78, N. Andrews 77, R. Hodgkinson 77, W. Devlin 77, H. Fleming 77, J. Paul 77, G. Hamilton 77, D. Brown 77, J. Hollamby 76, J. Milmine 76. W. M'Culloch 75, J. Purdie 75, G. Wilson 75, C. Dugdale 75. D. M'Lean 75, D. Cochrane 74. E. Erridge 74, J. Andrews 74, D. M'Culloch 74, R. Haines 73, W. Devlin 73. SHIELD COMPETITION.

The following are the results of the fifth round of the Shield Competition:— Oamaru A.—E. Sinclair 72, J. Caldwell 79, J. Nimmo 76. I. Swinard 76, W. Munro 67—370;' handicap 8—378. Oamaru B—H. Koppert 79, T. Kennedy 78, O. Glynn 74, J. Leslie 76, A. North 77—384; handicap 5—389. Oamaru C—M. Wisnesky 73, J. Robertson 7S, H. Brant 76, A. Dick, jun„ 67, S. Pile 76—370; handicap 15—385. Oamaru D— E. Swinard 76, W. Gemmell 76, R. Hinkley 73, substitute 73, J. Dunn 71—369; handicap 11—380. Oamaru E— G. Doran 76. H. Rawson 74, E. Taylor 77, B. Dooley 77, J. Hollow 77—381; handicap 19—400. Oamaru F.—E. Lee 61, J. Langley 67, G. Dunkley 75, W. Collins 74, G. Roney 74—351; handicap 35—386. Awamoko A.—W. Gibson 79, G. Gibson 80, A. Gibson 79. R. Fillingham 77, J. Brunton 79—394; handicap 4—398. Awamoko B.—S. Odell 74. E. Williams 77, L. Brunton 74, D. Willetts 1 73. L. Willetts 75—373; handicap 14—387. Awamoko C. —C. Brunton 73, substitute 77. E. Hodge 78, D. M'Leod 77. J. M'Leod 60—362; handicap 28—390. Cromwell A.—W. Webb 79, J. O'Neill 70, A. Hughes 79, W. E. Veint 78, A. Dewar 71—377; handicap 13—390. Cromwell B.—H. Colquhoun 77. F. Middleton 79. J. C. Parcell 78, D. Cahill 75, W. Campbell 78—387; handicap 9—396. Cromwell C.—V. Sanders 76, R. M'Felin 70, A. Berryman 75. R. Bramlev 76, G. Stumbles 74—371: handicap 25—396. Maniototo A—W. J. Aitken 76, J. D. Cromb 77, J. E. Kearney 73, substitute 74. J. Cromb 78—378: handicap 10—388.

Maniototo B—F. Healev 75, S. Wilson 73, P. M'Hugh 75, B. Simonsen 72. D. Lonie 71—3 CG; handicap 18, 384. Maniototo C—J. Scott 69, G. Gilbert 70, H. Lainjr 74, E. Hammond 70, M. Sewell 68—351; handicap 36—387. Maniototo E—Substitute 72, A. M'Donald 78, J. P. Kearney 73, W. Morris 70, R. Templeton 77—370; handicap 29—399. Weston A—G. Campbell 79, A. Howell 79, D. Park 74, B. Campbell 79, H. Stevenson 77—388; handicap 4—392. Weston B—W. Sewell 77, L. Clark 76, L. Park 77, W. Paton 75. A. M'Naughton 77—382; handicap 8—390. Weston C—L. Campbell 78. H. M'Naughton 76, R. Paton 77, L. Wilson 73.' J. Lanev 77—381; handicap 17—398. Weston D—W. Cottingham 76. W. Laney 76, J. Howell 77, W. West 74, J. Brightwell 74—377; handicap 15—392. Totara A—S. Wilson 78, D. Marshall ■79, M. Sinclair 79, W. Smith 77, D. Seaton 74—387; handicap 10—397. Totara B—B. Scally 69, John Carrig 75, S. Taylor 73, S. Perry 73, J. Richardeon 77—367; handicap 20—387. Totara C— 11. Blair 77. Joe Carrig 73, A. Richardson 74, D. Clark 70, A. Harper 67—361; handicap 22—383. Duntrooii A.—W. Sharp 70, W. Rutherford 79, J. M'CUUy 71, G. Manley 77, D. M'Lennan 75—372; handicap 16—388. Dunt'oon B.—R. O'Connor 74, J. Slater 72, A. Fyfe 70, A. Coppell 70, H. M'Cully 71—357; handicap 33—390. Volunteers A.—T.' Koppert 74, A. Cockerill 72, A. Smith 73, R. Hedges 74, A. G. Robertson 69—362; handicap 17— 379.

Volunteers B;—J. Heron 75, D. Dickson 73, S. Robbie 77, H. M'Lardie 70, P. Smith 76—371; handicap 22—393. Enfield A.—G. Allan 78, J. Allan 79, J. M'Veigh 77, H. Ellery 80, A. H: Gibson 79—393; handicap 5—398. Enfield B— W. Fallon 71. A. Anderson 74, 8.. Johnston 77, J. Kerrin 73, D. Elliott 73r-368; handicap 19—387. Hampden A.—O. Gould 78, W. T. Ford 75, W. D. Moss 80, G. Nicholson 80, Len. Caldwell 79—392; haudicap 7—399. Hampden B:—T. Gibson 72. Les. Caldwell 73, S. Cooper 75, W. Belcher G 6, A. B. Lang 72—358; handicap 16—374. Maheno A.—D. Grant 78, J. Clark 76, substitute 77, L. Dougherty 67, G. Taylor 78—376; handicap 13—389. Maheno B—G. Clark 75, A. Lindsay 74, W. Yorston 70, R. Rawson 73, R. Richardson 78—370; handicap 22—392. Maheno C—J. Currie 71, N. Jackman 74, E. Nicholson 76, H. Rapson 77, H. Souness 71—369; handicap 31—400. Railway A.—C. Andrew 78, A. Brown 77, G Ward 77, A. Jackman 79, G. Brightwell 72—383; handicap 5—388. Railway B.—lt. G. Wilson 79, R. Laurie 73, F. Jones 78, W. Woodall 69, substitute 7-1—373; handicap 6—379. Railway C. —A. Gumming 70. J. Watkins 69, D. Williams 75, G. Frame 73, D Black 75—362; handicap 21—383. Railway D—V. Barker 72, A. Brown, jun., 72,'W. Middleditch 73, E.' Roney 74, A. Renuie 76—367; handicap 16—383. Railway E.—J. Waterworth 75. C. Hinkley 77, J. Downer 76, G. Miller 73, J. M'Pherson 77—378; handicap 21— 399.

Railway F A. Wilson 77, C. Tempero 71, J. M'Kay 76, D. Cox 72, J. Robsou CS—364; handicap 24—358. Raihvav G— A. Banks 77, D. Mason 70, J. Christie 63, Stafford 74, J. Joyce 70—354; handicap 37—391. Teams Scoring Possible, with Handicap.—Oamar.ii E and Maheno C. Teams' Highest Score off Rifle. —Awamoko A 394, Enfield A 393, Hampden A 392, Weston A 388, Cromwell B 387, and Totara A 387. Highest Individuals off Rifle—G. Gibson 80, H. Ellcry 80, W. D. Moss 80, G. Nicholson 80, J. Caldwell 79, H. Koppcrt 79, W. Gibson 79, A. Gibson 79, J. Brunton 79, W. Webb 79, A. Hughes 79. P. Middle ton 79, G. Campb. 11 79, B. Campbell 79, A. Howell 79, D. Marshall 79, M. Sinclair 79, W. Rutherford 79, J. Allan 79, A. 11. Gibson 79, Len. Caldwell 79, A. Jackman 79, and R. G. Wilson 79. The results of the shoot of the Oamarn Ladies' Club are as follows: —Miss Henderson 66—20—80, Miss D. Symon 61— 35—80, Miss Lane 70—9—79, Miss Symon 59—20—79, Mrs Ward 55—23—78, Miss Doran 61—16—77, Mrs Nimmo 54—20 74, Miss Smith 61—8—69, Miss Taylor 61—7—68, . Miss Sim 63—3—66. Mi&? Lane won the Lane Button for the highest score off rifle, and Miss Henderson the handicap button. At the weekly shoot of the Weston Club, G. Campbell won the rifle button and A. R. M'Naughton the handicap button. The scores were as follow: —G. Campbell 79, A. Howell 78, R. Paton, W Lanev, A. R. M'Naughton 77. W. Paton, D. Park, L. Park, L. Clark, B. Campbell 76, W. West, A. M'Naughton 75, L. Wilson, J. Howell 74, W. Sewell 73. H M'Naughton, J, Brightwell 71. In the match between Awamoko and Weston Clubs, fired on the latter's range, Awamoko secured a win by eight points. The stoves were as follows: —Awamoko: R. Fillingham, J. Brunton 79, G. Gibson 78, W. Gibson, R. Gibson. A. Gibson, E. King 77, L. Willetts, D. Willetts. C. Brunton 76, L. Brunton 75, E. Williams 74, S. O'Dell C 9; total 990. Weston: (1. Campbell 79, A. Howell 78, R. Paton, W. Laney 77. D. Park, L. Park,. B. Campbell 70. L. Campbell, W. West, A. M'Nnupthton 75, J. Howell 74. W, Sewell 73, 11. M'Naughton 71; total 982.

WESLEY CHURCH

At the annual meeting of the Methodist Women's Missionary Auxiliary, the Rev. J. F. Jack presided over a pood attendance. The annual report showed that a large amount of work had been carried out in the interests of the Home and Foreign Missions. The balance sheet also disclosed the finances to be in a very satisfactory state. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs J. F. Jack; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. Miller and J. S. Genge; secretary, Mrs G. Bridgman; treasurer, Mrs Grocott; pianists, Mesdames L. Tweed and J. f>. Genge; birthday secretary, Mrs C. Hedges; visitors to sick, Mesdames Grocott and W. Mackie; Social Committee, Mesdames C. Hedges and T. Mackie.

PETITION TO POWER BOARD The following letter has been forwarded to Mr Andrew Hamilton by the secretary of the Waitaki Electric Power Board (Mr J. Dcnford): " I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your reply dated 6th instant, and to say that the petitioners may rest assured that the small reduction of the staff determined upon will in no way affect the efficiency of the board's service. "So far as the engineering side is concerned, it will be in the hands of a competent engineer, who, having been relieved of other duties, will now be able to devote his whole time to this branch of the board's work. As there is no reason whatever to doubt that he will be able to meet every requirement, your petitioners need have no anxiety at all in the matter. "I may say that the board having reached a decision on the question, it proposes to devote itself to the carrying out of its functions in giving a satisfactory and useful service to the community." COURSING The following is the draw for the Wise Memorial meeting to-morrow: — i Wise Memorial Cup.—Even Lad v. Gold Dawn, .Electric Blue v. Aromet, Gipsy Moth v. Electric Alma, Right Bower v. Gay Parade, Direct Action v. Gallant Electric, Pjcardy June a bye. Limit Stake.—Boy Blue v. Lady Bird, Bronze Eagle v. Electric Lady, First Flight v. Maid Marion, Shipmate v. Royal Hunting, Big Limes v. Flukey Andrew, Alone Terms v. Merry Lad, Electric Lass v. Picardy Boy. DOUGLAS CREDIT There was a good gathering at the Bungalow last night to listen to an address by Miss M. H. M. King_ (Dunedin) on the Douglas Social Credit system. The Mayor (Mr M. F. Cooney) occupied the cb ir, and extended a welcome to Miss King, who explained the system fully in an instructive manner. Miss. King was 1 accorded a vote of thanks for her address. i STREET LIGHTING

At the Oamaru Borough Council meeting last night, Cr Bain stated that the retailers had asked the Waitaki Power Board for better street lighting, and he ; thought that further representations ' should be made to the Power Board for a concession of the full 20 per cent, dis- ! count on the charges, similar to the concession given to general consumers in the borough. There were 300 lamps with a total candle power 0f'24,250, for which the borough paid £9lO a year. In the community lighting, the candle power was 35,000, for which the business people paid £326, so that the business people paid much less for approximately 50 per cent, more candle power. He thought l that it was a big discrepancy, and I the council was entitled to know the i reason for it. In the estimates the Power Board allowed £l6O for maintenance of street lighting over the whole of North Otago, so that it could allow £IOO for the borough area, which seemed to him to give an exorbitant profit to the Power i Board. The council was justly entitled to ask for a further concession from the ; Power Board. According to the board s ! balance sheet, the total capital cost of the street lighting for the whole of North Otago was £2515. Up to last year the council had paid £IOOO a year, so that in two years the council had paid the whole of the capital charges. He thought the council was entitled to the full concession of 20 per cent. Or Familton stated that they had asked the board for a better lighting system at a cost of £125 additional per year. Cr Bain had brought forward an interesting point, but they should await a report from the board. . Cr Butterfield stated that the illuminating fact to be seen from the Chamber of Commerce's petition was that either the council was paying too much or the retailers too little. The councillors who were also members of the Power Board should not have allowed tins to continue. The council was the biggest consumer, but why should they obtain a report for a particular street instead of the whole borough? The back streets were not well lighted, but the whole of the ratepayers had to pay for the lighting system, and that was wron;;. Cr Familton explained that he and the Mayor had waited on the Power Board askinx for a further 10 per cent, concession, but, as the board had framed its estimates* it could not allow the rebate requested this year. ~ ', • Cr Butterfield submitted that they should have a comprehensive system tor the whole of'the borough. ■ Cr Colquhoun, on being informed tnat the report dealt with Thames street only, said that Cr Butterfield had struck the right note. The figures submitted by Cr Bain made one think, as there was a wide area with only 24,000 candle-power and a limited area with 35,000. Cr Millican asked if there were not a comprehensive report in the hands of the council? Cr Butterfield replied that it was in the office, but when it was considered with the estimates the matter was dropped. Now they said they could spend £125 or some indefinite sum—no one seemed to be sure—on the one area. That was an anomaly, and wrong. Gr Bain said that since then the council had received a reduction ol 10 per cent. He moved that the question of an application for further concessions from the Power Board be referred to the Lighting Committee. , , ... ,• Cr Butterfield seconded the motion, stating that the matter had come before the Lighting Committee,, Cr Milligan saying he would look into it. Cr Million pointed out that a definite reply had been given to the Mayor and Gr Familton by the board, and the promise made had not been earned out. IHe council had in its possession a plan and estimates of the cost for a comprehensive improvement to the lighting ol the who e town. Since then the business people had asked for improved lighting of the business area, but the cost was found to : be too high, and now a modified scheme 1 was asked for at a cost of not more than £ 125 a yea? additional The b„,„„ ! area should be particularly well lighted, ; but the whole area should be well lighted ! if the council could do so. Cr Butterhold was vehement in committee, but He tor : Million) admired his enthusiasm. Cr° Butterfield retorted that he , disagreed with all Cr Milligan had said.— i The matter was thereupon referred to ! the Lighting Committee.

WAITAKI ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY i The monthly meeting of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society was held last night. The president (Dr It. S. Oibell) occupied the chair and expressed pleasure at Mr Thomas again being able to attend the meetings after his illness. The president reported that 2o pans of quail had come to hand, and had been liberated by Mr W. Dewar and himself. The birds were an excellent lot and should do well ou the property where they were liberated. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of appreciation to the Otago society for forwarding the quail in such excellent condition and the trouble it had gone to in securing the quail. It was decided to contribute £2 2s towards the North Otago Angling Clubs In accordance with the request of the North Otago Angling Club, it was agreed to forward an invitation to Mr Panoit to give an address in Oamaru on the results of the analysis of the scale envelopes sent to him by the society. It was decided to obtain 20 copies of a handbook dealing with the duties and powers of rangers from the Auckland soI Mr J Main, Hakataramca Hatcheries, advised that he had taken delivery and I laid down 300,000 trout eggs from the ! Otago society. • . Ou the invitation of Mr Main, it was decided to pay a visit to the hatcheries on September 24, if this date were suitIn reply to an inquiry from the Waitaki Society, the New Zealand Societies' Association advised that the secretary of any society could refuse to issue a license to any person who, within the previous two years, had been convicted of any breach of the provisions of any Act relating to fishing for trout or perch.—The letter was received, and it was decided to refer it to both the Waimate and the Otago societies . | The New Zealand Association wrote stating that representations had been made urging that property owners should have to take out shooting licenses before shooting on their own properties.—The

secretary was instructed to advise the association that the local society supported the representations. The association also advised that some societies had suggested that there was a growing feeling in favour of limiting the availability of fishing licenses to the districts in which they were issued. Members expressed disfavour of any_ alteration of the rules in this connection.