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NORTH OTAGO.

(From Otm Special Corbespondent.)

• MAJESTIC THEATRE ■•“ Grand Hotel,” a production of artistic Achievement and sensational frankness, which is now being shown at the Majestic Theatre, marks a new milestone in the history of the kinema play. It possesses' probably the greatest array of artists ever seen together: in one play. Greta Garbo,is. Grusinskaya, the temperamental ballerina; John Barrymore is the titled thief -who steals her gems—and her love well. Joan Crawford is the sex-appeal-ing' stenographer, whose charms cause, the downfall'of Preysing, industrial magnate, played by Wallace Beery. Lionel Barry-' mO're-is the sick little factory clerk who goes; to the. Grand Hotel to spend his last days in splendour. Lewis Stone is the doctor,. 1, and Jean. Hersholt ■ the chief porter. Probably no film in recent years has attracted so much advance attention as this unusual drama, which is described as 1 a symbolical study of human nature in startling realism. How' these people are all brought together,-and how their various intrigues and adventures change the course of their entire lives, form the theme of the plot,' . ■ WAIAREKA LODGE At the fortnightly-meeting of the Waiareka Lodge, 1.0.Q.F., Bro. J. Herd, N.G., presided oyer a.good attendance of officers, and brethren. A. hearty welcome, was extended to Bro.' J. Beranthaite, D.D.G.M., Bro. A. Wilson. Grand Lodge representative, and ■ several members of Alfred Lodge.. Nominations for the various offices for the forthcoming term were received. Several brethren receivd thir degrees, which Were conferred by Bro. Wilson, degree master. An enjoyable social hour was then' spent.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

MAHENO NOTES The fortnightly euchre tournament held under the auspices of the Maheno School Committee took place in the Maheno Hall,-where there was an excellent attendance of players, who spent a thorpughly enjoyable evening. The winners were Mrs Hutchison and Mr J. Guthrie, and consolation prizes were awarded to Miss B. Watson and Mr -C. GucLseil. After supper dancing was indulged in, good music being provided. by Mr Lex • Clark, and Mr J. M'Lood was M.C. The' annual meeting of the Maheno Lawn Tennis Club was held on Saturday, the Rev. W. W. French presiding. An excellent report of the last season was read and adopted. . The balance sheet showed a credit balance, which, considering the difficult times, was considered very satisfactory. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: — President, the Rev. W. W. French; vicepresidents —Misses M. and B. Dewar and 1. Souness, Messrs Alexander Clark, J. Barron, L. Kelcher, A. 0. Nichols,. J. Wylie, and Colin Clark; secretary, Mr G. L. Thorby; auditor, Mi- W. R. Smith; committee —Misses I. Souness, M. Dewar, M. MacDonald,' Messrs A. Clark, C. Clark, A. Newlands, and D. Yorston; club captain, Mr Colin Clark; delegates to the subassociation,: Messrs C. Clark and G. Jj. Thorby. It was resolved that subscriptions be the same as last year. The opening day was fixed for October 7, and a working bee was arranged for October 2. As last year, the annual drawing for remission of debentures will take place on the opening day. It was.decided to make a special 'effort in December for 'the purpose of raising funds to. assist in reducing the amount of outstanding debentures. A remit concerning club matches was pre-pared,-to be brought before the sub-asso-ciation. . OAMARU HARBOUR BOARD

The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board was held yesterday morning. There were present: Messrs K. K. Ireland (chairman), N. Hayes, C. J. Marshall, J. Duncan, J. A. Macphereon, A. MTnnes, H. Ruddenklau, E. S. Brewster. R. B. Meek, R. A. M'Dowell, and R. Milligan. . _ The Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company, Ltd., and Mr W. Atkinson wrote in reference to the board’s insurance policies.—lt was decided to renew the insurance .with the firm doing a large amount of business with, the board. The Railways Department wrote forwarding a plan showing a modified scheme for linking up the two dead ends at the shore end of Holmes wharf with the main shunting road, arid advising that the estimated coot of the connections was £273, which would require to be borne by the board.—The matter was held over pending receipt’ of the foreman's report. The Unemployment Board wrote in reference to the emergency unemployment ■ charge, advising that where the employing authority paid a ’daily rate in excess of the current relief basic rate, or afforded, relief workers a greater ration oi work and pay than the current monetary allocation provided for, the tax would be' payable upon the total wages'paid.^—Received. The branch manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company wrote stating that £24 had been jpaid to the board for the use of electric light, clusters, the amount being rnade up of- £7 on account ,of the Turafcina, £4 on account of the Surrey, and £l3, on account of the Kent, and it was considered that' this was a very heavy charge for three steamers in a period of under one month. After-taking into account the board’s expenses for general upkeep of gear, the letter stated, the rate of’2s 6d per cluster per hour was extremely high in comparison with the Waitaki Electric Power Board’s charge for current, rind the board was requested to assist in'the matter of - electric light'already charged for and also "with future charges.—lt was pointed out that triefacilities had to .be provided, but were, not used, tb r the, -fullest capacity, -which• meant that a higher rate; dmd- : to ‘becharged than iff the light- was -regularly used. —Mr Milligan submitted that -the board should make- the charge as light as possible to the shipping, companies, and that the board should; not, make a profit on the resale of current. He moved that the niatter be referred to the Standing Committee,' with - a view to reducing the charge to .as reasonable an amount as possible.—Mr Marshall supported Mr Milligan in his motion, but Mr Hayes said there was a danger of tim board making too many concessions, Mr M’lnnes supporting this view.—Mr Ireland pointed out. that the cost of current was not the whole cost, as the board had to pay the, cost of electric installations, and they -were entitled to charge .to cover -that cost. —Mr Milligan stated that’they should not make a profit, but he did uot. suggest that' they should riot cover all the board’s cost, and his motion was carried.

The North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association: _ wrote thanking the board for the remission'of rates for the current' year'. —Received. The Canadian' National Steamships wrote conveying to the board appreciation of the handling, of the Canadian Challenger at Oamaru, and also of the economical port charges, and assuring the board that whenever sufficient cargo was offering the manager was prepared to place a vessel on the loading berth.—Received. Mr A. A. Boult (Auckland) wrote thanking the, secretary for the information, supplied by him in reference to old locomotives at Oamaru, and requesting the loan of photographs of these “old-timers” if any were available. —Received.. The Treasury forwarded inscription certificates . evidencing registration of the New Zealand Government stock allotted to tlie’ board in terms of the New Zealand Debt Conversion Act.—lt was decided to obtain the titles.

Mr D. I. Bowman, on behalf of the Oamaru launch owners, wrote requesting the board to provide a landing place in the harbour suitable for launches to berth at during all states of the tide. At present the facilities on the Oamaru Harbour would not allow of this, and plans Were submitted for a landing place at. either the Normanby wharf or the marine parade.—The foreman (Mr A. Garwood) and harbour master (Captain H. S. Cox) reported that it would be unwise to cut into the main wall of Normariby wharf as suggested, and that a new jetty would be required on the fore-shore,'-'the harbour master stating that the new structure would have to extend at least 100 feet into the harbour in order to get sufficient depth of water to make a landing available at low water.—The ■request was referred to the Standing Committee, the harbourmaster to report definitely as to the most suitable position. The chief postmaster, Oamaru, wrote advising the board that it, might open an account at the Post Office Savings Bank, provided that the amount deposited represented a sinking fund, and accretions thereto or allocations of revenue treated as a reserve fund. —Received. The Treasury advised- that the application by .-'the board for a refund of stamp duty on interest' in terms .of: section 47' of- the Expenditure Adjustment Act had- been granted, and the amount would be lodged to the credit of the board’s account.: —The secretary • reported that the amount, £4OB 10s, had been received, and the letter was received. The inspector of mines acknowledged the receipt of the secretary’s report with regard to a premature explosion which took place at the board’s-quarry on August 31, stating, from the particulars given, it would appear that the explosion bad been caused by the remainder of some unexploded shot from, previous workings, and asking the quarry foreman to ( take extra care when preparing to drill in-any part of the quarry which showed that a hole had been drilled-in the previous workings. —The - chairman reported that the inspector had visited the quarry, and was quite satisfied, the letter being received.

The Harbours’ Association forwarded a circular letter in reference to the change of railway policy by which the coastal trade was being affected, and advising that the board’s representatives were duly appreciative of the gravity of the position and the need for early action, and giving the results of a conference between the Railways Board, ship owners, and representatives of harbour boards.—Received.

The harbour master (Captain H. S. Cox) reported that the inward and outward shipping for August was 15 coastal steamers of a total tonnage of 9646 tons. —Received.

The secretary (Mr T. J. Guthrie) reported that relief workers were employed under scheme No. 5 as follows:—Week ended August ■ 12—Stand-down week, August 19—50 men, wages £7l 8e 9d; August 20—48 men, wages £72 18 s 9d; September 2—41 men, wages £76 8 S 9d; September 9—stand-down week. The total wages paid to date amounted to £6506 5s Bd. Work was carried out in filling and levelling the reclamation with spoil from the quarry, cleaning ditches, and assisting at Friendly Bay. Firebreaks were made and* cleared in the reserves, and trees replanted. Assistance was given in the erection of the 20-ton steam travelling crane, and repairs were made to buildings on Holmes’s wharf. Shingle was obtained for repairs to the deck of. the breakwater, and assistance was given with plant and tools, repairing lines to the breakwater, and placing stone in position on the apron of the breakwater. Approximately 1534 tons were deposited since the last meeting. The 20-ton steam travelling crane was painted and made ready for use. This crane was a valuable asset to the board’s plant, and had proved most satisfactory. It would be necessary to obtain heavier wire rope for this crane. Difficulty had been found in keeping a sufficient head of steam on the boiler of the hauler. Boilers of the size required for the hauler were very hard .to obtain. T,he portable drilling machine on loan from the Public Works Department was operated from August 7, and satisfactory work was accomplished. Unfortunately lack of plant such a«i an excavator and suitable rolling stock prevented the stone from being cleared away to keep pace with the machine, and drilling was stopped as from September 6, and the two men returned to Waitaki Hydro. Inquiries were made from the Public Works Department endeavouring to arrange for the storing of the machine l here until such time as it could be put into operation again, but Mr Packwood informed the secretary that this could not be done unless the hire charges were paid for each day the machine was held by the board. A premature explosion occurred on the afternoon of August 31. Fortunately it did not cause any serious damage, and the foreman’s report on the matter was forwarded to the inspector of mines. Mr J. Diver, the quarry manager had resigned, and Mr L. R. Wolfe was appointed in his stead. The Straker steam truck boiler had been passed by the inspector, and. the necessary repairs were being carried out to enable it to be placed in commission. After Mr Furkert s visit, all important records were placed in the strongroom. He regretted to report that 63,550 running carcasses of mutton had been railed away from the Pukeuri Works for shipping elsewhere. The balance for the season, 3250 freight carcasses, remained at the works, and it was very improbable that they would be shipped from this port.—The report was received, and the secretary was authorised to engage the compressor drill again when required. It was agreed that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr Diver in recognition of his services with the board.

The Standing Committee reported that the secretary had been instructed to obtain quotations for the painting of the south and east walls of the board’s offices, and the outside woodwork, and recommended that Mr Alexander Tait be given notice.,to quit section 62, block I (lighthouse reserve); and that the Railways Department be authorised, to carry out the repairs to Harbour street sidings. —Adopted. Accounts totalling £639 8a lid were passed for payment. The chairman reported that the amount spent by the board on breakwater repairs since April, 1932, was £2237. The chairman’s action in authorising the secretary to represent the board on the local Unemployment Committee was approved. Mr J. A. Macpherson, M.P., was granted leave of absence from board meetings during the session of Parliament. NORTH OTAGO REPRESENTATIVE TEAM The following players will represent North Otago against Otago, at. Dunedin on Saturday:— Full-back, Granger. Three-quarters M'Kenzie, Cameron, Murray. . Five-eighths, Frame, Tempero. . Half-back, Knight. Forwards —Carrington, Easton, Park, Newlands, Buckley, Laird, Grant, Carrodus. - Emergencies.—Backs, Davey, Harle; forwards, Dougherty, Ludemann.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING

The following are the results of the Weatou Club’s weekly shoot:—D. Park 80, G. Campbell 79, A. Howell 78, A MATaughton 78, H. M'Naughton 77, W. Cottingham 77„ L. Park 77, W. Sewell 76, R. Patou 76, A. R. M'Naughtou 76, J. Howell 76, W. West 75, H. Stevenson 74, J. Laney 74, W. Laney 73, L. Clark 72. W. Cottingham won Mr Laney’s trophy, and D. Park Mr Stevenson’s trophy. All members are requested to attend the match on the Railway Club’s range to-night. * The Oamaru Club held its weekly shoot for a trophy presented by Mr A. Porrest. In the shoot off R. Hinkley proved the winner, and also annexed the handicap button. H. Koppert won the Palliser button with the highest score off the rifle. The following are the results: —H. Koppert 80—1 —80, W, Munro 80 —3 —Bo, E. Swinard‘79 —2—Bo, E. Sinclair 793 —80, G. Doran 79—3—80,11. Hinkley 78—5—80, O. Glynn 77—3—80, J. Leslie 77—3—80, D, Borrie 76—4—80, J. Hollow 76—5 80, A. Dick, jun., 755 —80, W. Collins 75 —6 —Bo, E. Lee 75—9—80, G. Dunkley 74 —7 —SO, E. Scott 68—12—80, T, Kennedy 77 —2—79, W. Gemmell 75 —4—79, S. Pile 75—4—79, C. Ford 67—12—79, J. Robertson 76—2—78, A. North 75—3—78, J. Millin 75—3—78, H. Brant 74—3—77. At the weekly shoot of the Enfield Club A. H. Gibson won the rifle button, and A. Anderson the handicap button. Anderson also gained first place for the Waitaki Dairy Company’s Trophy, with J. Kerrin second and B. Johnstone third. Following are the results:- —G. Allan, 70 -AO—77; J. Allan, 75-2—77; N. Allan. 72—6—78; W. Allan, 76—2—78; H. Bradley, 76 —4 —80; D. Elliott, 71 —4—75; A. H. Gibson, 79 —0 —79; J. Gibson, 75 — 3—78; J. Hellewell, 70—6—76; B. Johnstone, 78—3—80; A. M'Naughton, 78— 2—80; S. Yuill. 74—4—78. OAMARU PRESBYTERY The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery was held in St. Paul’s yesterday morning. The Rev. W. Maclean (moderator) opened the meeting with Scripture reading and prayer. Motions of sympathy were passed with the Rev. Sangster and the widow of the late Rev. G., Lindsay, the clerk being instructed to I forward letters of condolence. The Rev. ; J. T. V. Steele was appointed moderator of the presbytery for the ensuing six i months. An application from the Rev, 1 J. E. Adams asking that he be recomI mended to go on the. Beneficiary Fund 1 was sustained. , A letter was received from Mr A. D. Thomson anent his visitI ing presbyteries, and the Revs. J, T. i Steele, A. H. Nordmeyer, and H. T. Blair, with the Rev. W. Maclean as convener, and their elders, were empowered to deal with the matter. The question of the budget allocations for the period November 1, 1933, to June 30, 1934, was referred to the Finance Committee. It was agreed to ask the Presbytery Association to appoint two representatives to confer with the Finance Committee when j discussing the budget allocations. The I Rev. W. Maclean submitted a comprehensive report on the recent meeting of the Advisory Board, and was accorded a . vote of thanks- for his report and his seri vices on the board. An application for !. the septennial grant, for church repairs j at Herbert was sustained, and also one I for the Tokarahi Church. A small committee was set up to deal with a remit regarding the congregations being in an unsatisfactory state and report at the next meeting of the presbytery. The Rev. J.

Harkness reported on the triennial presbyterial visitation to Dunback. Reference was made to the excellent work being done by the missionary and his wife, Mr and Mrs R. Leishman. —The report was received.- A suitable finding was drawn up to be read to the congregation at a future date. The interim moderator of Waiareka (the Rev. W. Maclean) reported that an early settlement was in sight. The Rev. W. French (convener of the youth movement) submitted a report on the recent Sunday school ex; urinations. There had been a large number of entries this year, and the report of the examiners was satisfactory. A vote of thanks to the examiners—the Revs. E. E. Andrews, H. T. Blair, and P. C. Rennie—was passed. GOLF NOTES By Niblick. Stimulated by perfect weather and enthusiasm for the game, there was a good turn-out by members for the Bogey Match last Saturday, the play being characterised by good golf, though nothing of a sensational nature was seen. L. H. Sumpter, who has a penchant for rounds of 77, again turned in a card with these figures, and on his handicap of two was one down. In the first nine holes he halved every hole playing to bogey in eight out of the nine, with a score of 39. 'The second half wag 38. J. Domigan, who is winning many trophies, was again first in the match, an 81, and two up on a handicap of 8. He was out in 43 and home in 38. His play was very consistent, and he played all his clubs with accuracy. J. A. R. Scott, off the six mark, was also one down, going out in 41 and home in 40. He opened with three fours and finished the ninth with a wellplayed four. His second half was marred by a six at “ Dynamite,” and six at the eighteenth, but the “ Creek ” in three, “Conway” in four, and “Waterloo” in two brought him home in decent figures. J. Kilpatrick, with six strokes, was also one down, being out in 41 and home in 39, which included fours at the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and a spectacular three at the sixth (“Valley”), He was partnered by F. S. Milnes (9), who also returned one down. H. B. M'Dowell finished 1 down with 14 strokes to assist him. Fours at the first, third, and sixteenth were his best holes. C. R. Hedges came in with the same score, doing an 88, which is one of his best. Stanley Cut.hbertson did one better, returning an “all square ” card off the 8 mark. He went out in 42 and home in 39. A three at the second was his best. To show that “birdie” was no fluke in the fourball, later in the day he_ repeated a, 3 at the hole and was round in 38, with two penalties, which is about ag- good as has been seen at the links. P. Mulligan, with 10 strokes, was home with 1 down, and though he went out in 48 he compensated with a 38 on the home run. Fours at the tenth and twelfth were his best holes. G. L. Cuthbertson, though 4 down off the 5 mark, gave evidence of skilful play by a “ birdie ” 3 at the “ Valley ” and had a run of five 4’s at the twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth. Analysing some of the better cards, there were to be seen some interesting and satisfactory results. Taking the standard scratch (74), the following are the net rounds:—J. Domigan, 2 up, net round 71; T. Hedges, 2 down, 69; S. Cuthbertson, all square, 70; C. R. Hedges, 1 down, 71; F. S. Milnes, 1 down, 72; J. Kilpatrick, 1 down, 72; P. Mulligan, 1 down, 73; T. Banks, 4 down, 73; G. Robertson, 2 down. 73; J. A. R. Scott, 1 down, 73; H. B, M'Dowell, 1 down, 74; making a total of 11. These members can obviously justify their handicaps. The final for the club’s Senior Championship was played during the week-end over 36 holes. The contestants were J. Kilpatrick (holder) and Stanley Cuthbertson, the former winning 5 up and 3 to play, after some sterling golf, particularly in the second 18 holes. The morning round found Kilpatrick I up, and the pair had a large following, of spectators in the afternoon. The weather was uncongenial, as a strong, cold, north-east wind was blowing. Kilpatrick started off with four 4’s, finishing the nine holes in 40 to Cuthbertson’s 43. The tenth was halved in 5 and the eleventh won by Cuthbertson in 4 (which might have been a 3). Kilpatrick then showed true form, and placed the result beyond doubt in the next four holes, doing “ Dynamite ” iu 4, “Roadside” in 4, “Butts” in 4 against a strong head wind, and the “ Creek ” in 2, where the match ended.. Over the 15 holes in the ‘afternoon he was all square with bogey, which was highly commendable under such weather conditions. The winner is to be congratulated on his success, the standard of his play well deserving the honour. S. Cuthbertson is also to be congratulated upon the great fight he put up, and he forced his opponent to play at his best. Cuthbertson’s tee shots, as usual, were of great length, particularly that at the fourth, which was past the join at the right and gave him a “ birdie ” 3 at a 310-yard hole. More should be heard of this young and gifted golfer. When his shots are more completely under control he will surely accomplish the best that can be put up on the links. In the intermediate section J. Wilson defeated K. Kinder, 2 up, after a very fine game. Special interest was added to the game in the fact that Wilson won four and Kinder two holes, 12 being halved. Kinder was 2 up at the turn, after which Wilson played his best game to date, accomplishing the nine holes in 40. He will now go to the final, and plays C. R. Hedges, who defeated G. Catto in the semi-final, sup and 4to play. There was very little between the contestants’ play for the first half. Hedges being 1 up. Catto won the tenth, but thereafter , Hedges monoplised the play and ran out a winner at the fourteenth (“ Butts ”). In the Junior Championship A. G. Robertson defeated A. Robertson, 1 up, notwithstanding that the former had a margin to the good most of the way. A. G. Robertson was 1 up playing the seventeenth, which he lost. The crucial eighteenth found A. Robertson’s tee shot all amiss, and his opponent, playing the hole steadily, won it and the match. In the C Grade D. L. Patterson met W. K. Tomlinson, whom he defeated 2 up and Ito play. Throughout, the game was very evenly contested. Patterson played exceptionally good golf in the closing stages, which now leaves him to play the winner between A. Stark and J. Heron. J. E. Farrell beat B. Steven, 1 up. Farrell had a good lead, being 4 up at the turn, which Steven reduced to all square. Farrell then spurted on the few remaining holes, and reached dormie 3. Steven ' came on again, annexing the next two 1 holes, and the eighteenth was halved. Next Saturday a team of 24 players will visit Timaru to play the return match against Highfield. The team appears to be thoroughly representative. On September 25 about 20 members of the club will journey to Avondale (Christchurch) to play the return match. The visiting team will be billeted by the Avondale members, and a very enjoyable trip is looked forward to. The team will return on Monday, September 25.

PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel. —Mr Scrimshaw, Mr L. Bowden, Mr C. W. Price, Mr A. H. Corrick (Christchurch), Mr J. W. Preen (Timaru), Mr H. W. Bundle S.M. Mr L. D. Cogan (Dunedin) Mr E. Greenfield (Wellington). New Club Hotel.—Mr L. J. Hughes, Mr S. J. MTKay, Mr S. M. Westlake Mr M. S. Mearns Mr G. S. Crawford, Mr E. Peattie, Mr F. Hall, Miss E. Tennent (Dunedin), Mr S. J. D. Cohen (Hastings), Mr D. Riddell. Mr C. G. Grundy (Christchurch), Mr P. H. Maloy, Mr and Mrs Young (Wellington). MEADOWBANK LAWN TENNIS CLUB The annual meeting of the Meadowbank Lawn Tennis Club was held last night. Mr J. Robertson presided over a large attendance of members. The president stated that the club had experienced a very satisfactory season, and had ended the year with its finances and property in good order. The membership had been maintained, and keen interest had been manifested for places in the teams. The chili congratulated Oamaru on winning the Senior Competition and Wesley the Junior Competition. Miss D. Miller was also to be congratulated on winning the Otago Singles Championship. There was no doubt that the club would have to acquire more property in future in order to extend its courts, and it would have to build up its finances. The president thanked all those who had assisted in any way towards the welfare of the club. The annual report and balance sheet, which showed a satisfactory credit balance, were adopted.

The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patrons, Mr and Mrs J. A. Macpherson, Mrs Dewar, Miss B. Mr D. L. Patterson, and Mr G. Cartwright; president, Mr J. Robertson: vice-presi-dents, Messrs K. M'Donald and A. Forrest; secretary, Mr A. R. Tait; treasurer, Mr C. Rowe; ladder secretaries, Messrs J. L. South and D. Robertson; auditor. Mr H. Robertson; social conveners, Mrs A. R. Tait and Miss M'Lay; committeeMessrs J. L. South, D. Robertson, Mrs Forrest, Messrs D. Miller and O. Rutherford) delegates to the North Otago Association, Messrs C. Rowe and K. M'Donald; club captain, Mr P. Mulligan; vice-cap-tain, Mr K. M'Donald; selectors, Messrs P. Mulligan, K. M'Donald, and Miss O. Rutherford. It was decided that opening day he fixed for September 30. The subscription fees were fixed at the same as last year. It was Agreed to hold a working bee on Saturday. Mr C. Rowe moved as a recommendation to the incominsr committee that all club competitions be' played off before Christmas. It was also recommended that the committee investigate the possibilities ’of providing a volleying hoard at the courts. MAGISTRATE’S COURT The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Sergeant Fearnley conducted the police prosecutions. James O’Neill pleaded guilty to operating a motor cycle not equipped with an efficient silencer and not guilty to failing to stop when asked to do so by a constable. —Evidence was given by Constable Waring of trying to stop O’Neill, who stated that he did not see the constable. —Sergeant Fearnley stated that motor cycles without silencers were becoming a perfect nuisance in the town. The police were receiving numerous complaints.—The defendant was convicted and fined 18s and costs (12s) on the first charge, and 20s and costs (10s) on the second. . .

For riding a bicycle at night without a light Leslie Hoad was fined 5s and costs (10s). For driving a motor vehicle without a driver’s license Arthur Butler was fined 5g and costa (10s). John Thomas Maneon was fined 5s ana costs (10s) for riding a motor cycle without a driver’s license. The borough inspector (Mr A. F. Crump) proceeded against Frank Lowe for failing to enter a parking area in Thames street from the correct end. Amended proceedings were taken against G. T. Gillies in respect to an alleged breach of the by-law. ■ Mr J. E. Farrell appeared for the detendant and Mr J. H. Main on behaL of the borough inspector. Mr Farrell stated that the information as it read did not disclose the offence which his client desired to test. He suggested that his client should commit a technical offence so that the matter could he tested before the court. Mr Bundle commented that the evidence given disclosed that a line of trees had been driven through. Mr Main said that in Lowes case he entered the line of trees for the purpose of parking, whereas Gillies drove across the trees. The proper charge against Gillies was crossing from one side to the other of Thames street other than at an intersection, but he was informed that the defendant was chiefly concerned with the parking regulations. Mr Bundle said he was nob prepared to convict without further consideration, and dismissed the charge against Gillies without prejudice as to the by-law. Other charges of a similar nature were withdrawn, Mr Bundle stating that if they wished to test the validity of the by-law they would have to arrange for a breach of the by-la-w. He pointed out that it might be advisable to define more definitely the crossing places in Thames street. Counsel intimated that arrangements would be made for a test case on beptember 26, to which date the proceedings against Lowe were adjourned. The traffic inspector (Mr P. Laughton) proceeded against Thomas R. Whitaker, Robert Whitehead and 0. R. Wise as president of the North Otago Wrestling Association for using a motor vehicle as a passenger service vehicle for the carriage of passengers otherwise than in connection with a passenger service. Mr C. Zimmerm ai iii appeared for the defendants Whitaker and Whitehead and Mr H. J. S. Grater for Laughton stated that on August 3, as the result of a circular about passenger vehicles running in connection with a wrestling tournament, he stopped Whitaker’s bus. The passengers told him that they had paid fares of 10s oi ss. At the time he was not .ware that steps had been taken by Whitaker to cancel his temporary passenger license issued, but next morning he offid Whitaker had done so, and had taken a contract to run to the Hydro, and that separate fares had been paid by passengers and collected by a person in the bus. Whitaker stated that he was unaware that separate fares had been colleted, and whoever collected them had no authority from him to do so. tne fares fixed by the temporary license were 10s, which made it prohibitive to employees at the Hydro. The breach was difficult to detect, and another owner with a temporary license carried tw o passengers at a loss in order to comply with the provision of the license. Mr Grater said that the > Wrestling Association had to bring a competitor and trainer to town for the wresti ng tournament, and the executive contracted with Whitaker to bring them in for £4, together with passengers from the Hydro. The passengers were the guests of the asssociation, and the fares were charge without any authority from the associatioMr Zimmermann said that Whitaker realised it was impossible to get a bus load at fares of 10s under his license and lie cancelled it. then contracting for the trip with the Wrestling Association, giving instructions to the driver not to collect fares. The money, however, was handed in, Whitaker returning Whitehead, who handed Hbackto the Wrestling Association. Whitaker was liable for his driver, but there wme misunderstandings. It was a case to that against the Peninsula Motor Service in Dunedin. , r , Ton ,i Evidence was given by George (secretary of the Wrestling Association) of a resolution of the executive authorising the hire of Whitaker s bus. It was intended that four men from the Hydro and passengers were to Re earned he • The sum of £3 5s was received from Whitehead, and was stated to be a donation, but they did not take it as coming from passengers in that particular bus. Mr Bundle stated that the Iransport Act was comparatively new, and the provisions of it were not exactly easy to understand. The Act absolutely prohibited vehicles running for hire unless under license. The arrangement made for the bus to run to the Hydro for £4 was not carried out. If he bad found that Whitaker had charged additional fares he would have looked on it as a serious matter, as he would also have done if he had found that the Wrestling Association, after contracting for hire, had collected fares. Wise had discharged the onus against him, and the charge would be dismissed, and also the charge against Whitehead. There seemed to have been some muddling, and the proceedings would impress on the men running services the necessity of complying with the provisions of the Act. Whitaker was convicted and fined £3 ss, court costs 19s, and expenses 20s.

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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22057, 13 September 1933, Page 10

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NORTH OTAGO. Otago Daily Times, Issue 22057, 13 September 1933, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO. Otago Daily Times, Issue 22057, 13 September 1933, Page 10