NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22058, 14 September 1933, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO.

(From Our Special Correspondent.)

MAJESTIC THEATRE “ Topaze,” _ showing at the Majestic Theatre .to-night. and, Friday,, is not the name of. a birthday stone, but is simply the - name of the leading character portrayed by John Barrymore in the dramatic comedy of that name. As the naive arid •“ thoroughly .honest French schoolmaster, -who' becomes the dupe of some clever and polished rascals, and then outwits them at their own game, John Barrymore is said to have an opportunity for comedy, even surpassing his '-‘Man from Blankleys,” and a chance for characterisation equal to anything he has, eyer done. As adapted by Benn W. Levy' 'froih the French ~ play, by Marcel Pagnol, “Topaze” had a successful run On New York’s Broadway. It was also a' European success. Paris- is the story’s locale. .•' MAGISTRATE’S COURT The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was continued yesterday morning, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. I Eight civil cases -were either adjourned or struck out. In the judgment summons case, A. W. Wilson v. R. Betton, the judgment debtor was ordered to pay the' amount, £3 19s, costs 6s, forthwith, in default four days’ imprisonment, the warrant not to issue for 10 days. HAMPDEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE Mr W. H. Murcott occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Hampden School Committee. The headmaster reported that the average attendance was 50.7 and the roll 53, He also reported on the improvements carried out for the water supply at the school residence. It wan decided to write thanking the Education'Board for the'improvements made at the school and residence, and also the Borough- Council for the soil for topdressing the school grounds. Messrs Austing and J. Murcott were appointed the Visiting Committee for the month. In view of“ the many counter attractions being held during the month," it was decided to* postpone the curio and hobby show until November. / ' FUNCTION AT TOKARAHI A very pleasant function took place at f' Tokarahi when Piper J. Hamilton was tendered a social evening by the North Otago Highland Pipe Band on the occasion of his marriage. There was a large attendance of the , public, . and dancing was indulged in to music provided by Eae’s Orchestra. Mr G. Grant carried out the duties of M.C. During the evening Lieutenant W. Couper (Oamaru) took the opportunity of presenting Piper Hamilton with a rug, and in doing so ’wished, the guest every success for the future. Mr Couper also thanked Mr T. Crawford for the assistance, he had rendered in connection with the arrangements for the function; Trustees Meek nnd Marshall referred to the good qualities of-Mr Hamilton and. the service he. had rendered to the band. Piper Hamilton suitably acknowledged; the gift. A feature ofvthe evening was . the. playing of selec l tions by the Pipe , Band, lidrich were greatly appreciated by those present. , NEW ZEALAND - LEGION ; Last week further • progress was. made with the organisation of the legion in North Otago, a meeting at Tokarahi being addressed by Oamaru speakers, the addressed being followed by supper and a dance .which proved very enjoyable. RUGBY FOOTBALL The team to represent Maheno'Juniors against Kia - Ora bn Saturday. will be selected from the' following:—Johnston (3>, “Campbell ’(2) , Robertson, (2), Diver (2), Heron, Jones, H'Gregor, Grigg, Cameron, Oldham, Byers; Wates, Muldrew, M‘Leod,,E.yring, Sherwin, and.any others.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

WAITAKI GIRLS’ SCHOOL CONCERT The entertainment provided by the junior pupils of the Waitaki Girls’ High School was presented for the first time at the Opera . House last night to a large audience. A very hidi standard was attained by the girls, showing that a large amount of work had been carried out during the rehearsals in preparation for this first-class entertainment. The programme, which contained a number of novel items, was well received, and the audience was treated to one of the most enjoyable school entertainments yet held in Oamaru. For the opening a group of winter songs were sung by 200 children from Forms 1,2, and 3, and these included the old English carol, “Good King Wenceslas,” “When Icicles Hang by the Wall ”, (Shakespeare), “Jolly Winter” (Charles Vincent), " White Birds ” (Claude Arundale), "Jingle Bells” (J. Pierpont). These choruses proved very pleasing, and the voices of the large assembly, of girls blended exceedingly well. A suitable setting: was provided, as the girls were attired in white frocks, muffs, and caps with red holly. A display of drill by Form 1 girls followed,'and the Junior High School “band” appeared in a novelty item, “ Soldiers in the Park.” Miss R. Brown then delighted the audience with a pianoforte solo, which was followed by a popular item in the skipping rope dance by F. Miller. “ The Lobster Quadrille ” was a very attractive number, the amusing costumes presenting a very striking spectacle. Appearing in this song and dance, the girls of Forms la and_ 2b represented various animals from “ Alice In Wonderland,” and all the costumes were exceeding novel. A unique item with a particularly high educational value was the presentation by Form 2a of a dramatisation of the events immediately previous to-the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi This scene had been prepared with the utmost historical accuracy in costume, speech and spirit. The scene chosen was the meeting between Governor Hobson and the Maori chiefs for the discussion of the terms and meaning of the Treaty. This history dramatisation was well staged, and the girls set a very high standard in the delivering of their speeches. The second half of the programme was devoted to the operetta, “The Happy Family,” in which many characters from nursery rhymes and stories appeared as the children of the “Old -Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.” The songs of the Operetta, of which the words and music are by John C. Grieve, were very prettily rendered by those taking part. The scene presented was that of the exterior of “The Shoe,” the residence of the old woman and her family. The characters were: —“The Old Woman.” “Robinson Crusoe,” “ Sinbad,” “AH Baba,” “Aladdin,” “ Blue Beard,” “ Miss Muffet,” “Marjory Daw,” “ Dorothy Draggletail,” “ Cinderella,” “ Sisters,” and “ Goody T- o Shoes.” The scenery for this operetta was very fine, and with the costumes presented a very beautiful’scene. Those taking part portrayed the various characters with confidence, and carried off their parts in excellent fashion. _ The whole entertainment proved very enjoyable, and the pupils and teaching staff are to be congratulated on this fine effort. The concert will be presented again to-nigTtt. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The. following ’ are the resylte of the Maniototo • Club’s weekly shoot: —W. Aitken, 79—1—SO: J. D. Cromb, 79—3 80; L. Perriam, 78—3—80; B. Simonsen, 78—4—80; G. M. Gilbert, 78—9—80; R. Templeton, 77 —3 —SO’; S. Wilson, 77 —4 SO; B. Petherick, 764 —80; W. Norris, 75 —5—80; A. Pollock. 75—11—80; A. Lenz, 73—10—80; C. M. Sewell, 72—9 -80; D. M'Killop, 70—15—80; J. A. Cromb.- 77—2—79; J. Phillips, 75—4—79; 'P. M'Hugh; 72—7—79; J. P. Kearney, 71 —6 —77; A. Macdonald, 751 —76; J. E. Kearney. 75 —1 —76; W. Rutherford, 74—2—76; F. K 1 Morris. 74—2—76. The Hansen rifle button was’ won by W. Aitken and the handicap button by A. Pollock. ' • ’ '

The following are the scores of the Dunrtoon Club’s shoot: —W. Rutherford, 80 — 1 —80; G. Mauley, 80 —5 —80; J. Dovey, 80—7—80; A. Coppell, 77—9—80; H. M'Cully, jun., 76—8—80; J. M’Cully, 75 —s—Bo; J. Slater, 70—10—80; M. M'Cully,- 73—6—79; D. McLennan, 77 1—78; A. Fyfe, 70—7—77; R. O’Conner, 72—4—76.

The scoreq for the Hampden Club’s weekly shoot were down on last week’s total. Leu Caldwell and W. D. Moss with 78’s were the highest off the rifle, Moss securing the button for the week and Miss V. Havard the handicap button. The following are the scores for the Aggregate Championship and the A. B. Lang Cup:—T. Gibson, 77—3—80; E. Nicholson, 76—4—80; G. Parker, 77 —4 —80; Miss V. Havard, 70—7—80; W. Gillies, 73—8—80; J, Joyce, 68—13—80; W. Harkness, 69—15—50; Len Caldwell, 78 —l—79; W. D. Moss.’ 78—1—79; W. T. Ford, 77—2—79; D. Walker 74—5—79; Miss G. Green, 73—6—79; W. Belcher, 75—3—78; G. Nicholson, 76—2—78; O. Gould, 76—2—78; W. Cooper,’7s—3—7B; J. Hetherington, 71 —7—78; Les Caldwell, 73—4—77; A. B. Lang, 71—6—77; F. Stringer, 70 —6 —76; Sirs A. Belcher, 73—3—76; S. Cooper, 72—3—75; J. Munro, 67—7—74; W. Olsen, 64—7—71. The annual championship meeting of the North Otago Miniature Rifle Association will be held on Saturday night, and the entries this year are in excess of last season. Eight champion teams will be competing, IQ A Grade teams, and 19 B Grade teams. The following are the teams: — CHAMPION TEAMS.

Awamoko.—W. Gibson, A. Gibson, G. Gibson, R. Fillinghara, J. Brunton. Oamaru A.—J. Caldwell, A. North, H. Koppert, J. Robertson, I. Swinard. Oamaru B.—W. Munro, T. J. Nimmo, J. Leslie, E. Swinard. Railway.—R. Laurie, G. Ward, C. Andrew, R. J. Wilson, A. Brown, sen. Weston. —G. Campbell. A. Howell, H. Stevenson. D. Park, A. Paton. D. Park; emergency, W. Sewell. Enfield.—A. H. Gibson, J. M'Veigb, J. Allan. G. Allan, H. Ellery. Hairmden. —O. Gould. W. T. Ford, W. Moss, Len Caldwell, T. Gibson.

Ranfurly.—W. Aitken, J. E. Kearney. James Cromb, W. D. Rutherford. A. H. M'Donald. A GRADE TEAMS.

Awamoko.—W. Gibson, A. Gibson, G. Gibson, J. Brunton, D. Willetts. Hampden.—O. Gould, W. T. Ford, W. D. Moss, Len Caldwell. T. Gibson. Railway I.—V. Barker. F. Jones. R. Laurie, G. Brightwell, J. M'Kay. Railway 2.—G. Ward, C. Andrew, R. J. Wilson, A. Brown, sen., A. Rennie. Ranfurly.—W. Aitken, J. E. Kearney, Janies Cromb, W. D. Rutherford, A,. H. M’Donald. Oamaru 1. —H. Koppert, J. Caldwell, J. Robertson, T. Kennedy, W. Gemmell. • Oamaru 2. —A. North, I. Swinard. J. Leslie, E. Swinard, H. Brant. Enfield—A. H. Gibson, J. M'Veigh, J. Allan, G. Allan, H. Ellery. Weston 1. —W. Laney, H. M'Naughton, D. Park, A. Howell, H. Stevenson; emergency, B. Campbell, Weston 2. —Alan M'Naugliton, R. Paton, W. Sewell, J. Howell, G. Campbell. B GRADE TEAMS.

Enfield 2.—A. Anderson, W. Fallon, D. Elliott, B. Johnston, W. Allan. Hampden 2. —D. Walker, S. Gillies, D. Watson, F. Cooper, W. Cooper. Awamoko 2.- —L. Willetts, R. Fillingham, L. Brunton, S. O’Dell, E. King. Railway 3.—J. Downer, A. Brown jun., D. Williams, G. Miller, C. Hinkley. Railway 4. —H. Stamford, J. Larcomb, W. Middleditch. C. Tempero, E. Roney. Railway 5.—V. Barker. D. Black, A. Banks, E. Latimer, W. Woodall. Totara I.—J. Carrig, H. Blair, S. Perry, M. Sinclair, D. Marshall. Totara 2.—W. Smith, D. Seaton, S. Taylor, D. Clark, S, Wilson. Volunteer's 1. —G. M’Lardy, A. Cockerell, P. Smith, J. Heron, T. Koppert. Volunteers 2.-—R. Hedges, J. Carlson, S. Robbie, A. G. Robertson, H. M’Lardy. Duntroon.—AV. Rutherford, D. M’Lennan, G. Manley, B. O’Connor, J. M'Cully. Ranfurly 2.—H. Laing, R. H. Templeton, A. H. M'Donald, B. T. Simonsen, F. Healy. • Maheno I.—S. Pringle, A. Price, A. Lindsay, H. Rapsou, J. Clark._ • Maheno 2. —D. Grant, E. Nicholson, G. Taylor, M. Craighead, E. Sinclair. Oamaru 3.—Borne, 0. Glynn, E. Taylor, R. Hinkley, J. Hollow. Oamaru 4.—J. Dunn, E. Sinclair, W. Munro, S. Pile, G. Doran. Oamaru 5.—J. Nimmo, A. Dick, jun., W. Collins, P, Luisetti, Weston. Weston 3. —Angus M'Naughton, J. Brightwell, J. Laney, B. Campbell, W. Cottingham. Weston .4.—L. Wilson, L. Clark, L. Campbell, W. West, W. Paton. W.E.A. This week a very interesting lecture was given by Mr J. L. South upon the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield. The lecturer stated that Wakefield was born in London in the year 1796, and in his youth he was of a bold and intractable disposition, and was in and out of three schools before he was finally appointed secretary to Lord Berwick, envoy at the Court of Turin. At the age of 20 he eloped with the heiress of an East Indies merchant. The circumstances were unquestionably romantic. Wakefield was fortunately able to persuade the one living parent to accept an accomplished fact. The couple then went to reside in Geneva, where Wakefield’s two children were born. The young wife died, and Wakefield’s life came crashing down about his ears. He then proceeded to Paris, -where he succumbed to the gay life of that city and led a somewhat dissipated existence. It was there that the remarkable plot was hatched which resulted in the virtual kidnapping of the heiress of a rich merchant of Shrigley. The young girl .was persuaded to marry Wakefield in order to save her father, who, she was given to understand, was in financial difficulties. The couple were married at Gretna Green by the notorious David Laing. They then got as far as Calais before the girl was recovered by her relatives. Wakefield and his brother William were tried for abduction in one of the most famous cases in British court history, and were both found guilty and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. . While in Newgate. Wakefield was appalled by the flood of human misery that passed through the prison gates, and he wrote powerfully on the severity of the penal laws, and on the failure of transportation as a preventive of crime. This led him to colonisation, and it was here that he was to make his greatest contribution to the British Empire. When -worked out fully his scheme proposed to substitute systematic colonisation for more emigration, to sell land instead of giving it away, and by this means to prevent undue dispersion of the newly-settled population, and provide the colony with capital and labour, for any profit made from the sale of land would be applied to the bringing out of labourers. In addition, the colonists were to be carefully chosen, to be young, and women were to be brought out in the same proportion as men. Colonies founded thus wmuld be maintained, grow quickly, and would be ready almost immediately for complete self-government. Working heroically against a hostile Government and a cynical or apathetic public attitude to colonisation, he, after years of labour, was able to get many of his ideas put into practice, first in South Australia and then in New Zealand. His vigour and boldness probably saved the latter country from French occupation. In the interim he had found time to accompany Lord Durham ou his epoch-making expedition to Canada. There can be no doubt that Wakefield inspired marj.v of (lie revolutionary conceptions which made the Durham report the most important single colonial document in existence. Later be returned to Canada, was to the Lower House by a French Canadian constituency, and immediately came to the fore as the secret adviser of the Gover-nor-General, Sir Charles Metcalfe, over the question of responsible government. He returned to England, however, and, after playing an important part in the granting of representative constitutions to Australia and Now Zealand, set out for the latter country and became a colonist himself. Out here he immediately leapt to the fore, and was elected a member of the Wellington Provincial Council and the General Assembly. Again he became the power behind the scenes, for he was

Colonel Wynyard’s adviser in the great dispute over responsible government. His health finally broke down, and he had to retire completely from public life. He died in Wellington in 1862. So passed away one of Britain’s greatest colonisers — a man who triumphed in spite of youthful folly, and who has yet to be accorded the honour which is his due. At the conclusion of the lecture, Mr P. Freebury referred to the great pleasure and appreciation with which the class had listened to the three lectures given by Mr South, and moved a hearty vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation. Next week Mr M. F. Woodward will commence a series of three lectures, his first being “ The Existing Distributive System.” PERSONAL At the weekly euchre tournament of the Hampden Bowling Club opportunity was taken by Mr J. Mureott (vice-presi-dent) to make a presentation of a serviceable leather bowling bag and a cheque to Mr C. Stokes (president), who is leaving the district. Mr Mureott stated that Mr Stokes had been president for two years, and sole selector for seven years, and he had always carried out his duties in a very efficient manner. Best wishes were conveyed to Mr Stokes for every success in his new sphere of business. . Mr A. A. Noble, wages tax investigating officer for the Unemployment Board, is at present in this district visiting farmers in connection with wages tax matters. Queen’s Hotel. —Mr and Mrs F. Power (Auckland). Mr and Mrs G. E. Bullock, Mr B. Wright, Mr W. White. Mr and Mrs Conway, Mr T. G. M'Clelland, Mr A. G. Justice (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. S. Woods (Omarama), Mr and Mrs A. H. APKinnon and child. Mrs APClare, Miss APClare, Messrs, APClare (2, Gimmerburn). New Club Hotel.—Mr H. Hall. Mr E. R. Smith, Mr W. R. Comyns (Wellington). Mr R. G. Radcliff (Auckland), Mr J. Hughes, Mr C. E. Evans, Miss S. Mulholland, Miss H. Mulholland (Dunedin), Mr A. Stevenson, Mrs C. E. Boom (Christchurch), Mr D. Kerr, Mr J. R. Diack (Timaru), Mr and Mrs R. APGregor (Invercargill). HOCKEY NOTES

By Watcher. LADIES’ CHAAIPIONSHIP LADDER. Seniors.

In the final of the competition matches played at King George’s Park on Saturday, Athletic A defeated Pirata B by five goals to two, and thus increased its margin on the championship ladder to seven points, Alaheno filling the second place. “Watcher” extends his congratulations to Athletic A on winning the junior section, and expects to find this club with a team in each grade next season. With the completion of the competitions “ Watcher ” would also like to congratulate, besides the winners in the Senior and Junior Grades, those teams lower on the ladder for the fine sporting spirit shown and the keenness displayed in the matches, and trusts that the competition games next season will be strengthened by the knowledge of the game gained this season and the addition of ' other teams. In a friendly match last Saturday Ngapara (Bluebirds) were successful in defeating a Pirata and others team by three goals to nil. The game was played, in a typically friendly manner —too friendly, in fact. The town team comprised those players able to p-lay in orfier to make a game for the visitors. On Saturday next Pirata A will play Waikouaiti, at Waikouiti, and Pirata B will play Palmerston at Palmerston. Both teams are to be entertained at Vvaikouaiti in the evening. The annual fixture for the Benson Richardson Cup between the Ravensbourne (Dunedin) and Athletic (Oamaru) Clubs will be played at King George s Park on Saturday. This cup has been played for on two previous occasions, Athletic winning the first match and retaining the trophy in a drawn game last year. The South Canterbury Association has found it is unable to send a representative team to play North Otago a return match at Oamaru this season. On September 23 the Windsor Club will hold a seven-a-side tournament at Windsor This promises to be quite a popular fixture. On the following .Saturday (September 30) the local association will hold an 11-a-side three-life knock-out competition at King George’s Park, commencing at 1 p.m. It is anticipated that several outside teams from Dunedin and Timaru, as well as Waitaki teams, wil take part in this tournament. A dance will be held in the Drill Hall on the evening of the tourney. MEN’S CHAAIPIONSHIP TABLE.

At King George’s Park on Saturday the Totara team proved capable of defeating the Oamaru team to the tune of 4 goals to 2. The game was played in much too keen and hard a spirit by both teams The referees might have dropped a word to players not to make it too willing, iotara is now within one point of Oamaru on the competition ladder, but should Oamaru defeat Rovers in the next competition game this would bring the competition to a close, as the remaining fixture between Totara and Rovers would have no bearing on the result. In.e season is now well advanced, and the suhassociatlon is finding it difficult to secure Saturdays in which to play the remaining fixtures. The North Otago representative eleven will play Otago at Dunedin on Saturday, this being a return match. Mr Hi Thomas has been appointed manager of the team, and the bus will leave the Co.-op. corner at 11.30 a.m. Any player or emergency un.able to travel is reQuesteu. to notify the selector without delay. VOLUNTEER NOTES By “Kit Bag.” No. 5 and 6 platoons have been completely reorganised. Tests were carried out in musketry and Lewis gunnery and the recruits were classified according to the results. The officers, n.c.o. s, and the A os. I and 2 of the Lewis gun sections are at present undergoing revolver training prior to firing the course early next month. A Vickers machine gun is being sent to Oamaru from Dunedin; and the inclusion of this weapon in the training will undoubtedly prove a great attraction to the local volunteers. . , During the term holidays a six-days Lewis gun course was carried out at the Drill Hall, under the instruction of Staff Sergeant-major A. Cockerill, D. 5.0., and was very well attended by the cadets from Waitaki Boys’ High School and St. Kevin’s College. . • There will be a course at Waikouaiti in November for officers and n.c.o.’s of 3rd Infantry Brigade. The .quota for the Ist Battalion Otago Regiment is eight officers and 12 n.c.o.’s; A visit of Captain Satterthwaite, the adjutant of the regiment, is expected during the month to make arrangements for a recruiting campaign in Oamaru. In connection with this campaign an endeavour will be made to bring the regiment’s Drum and Bugle Band, under the command of Lieutenant Napier, to Oamaru. The visit of this famous band will be looked forward to by the citizens of Oamaru. Miniature Rifle Shooting.—On Tuesday, Sentcniber 15. a match was fired on the Volunteers’ range against the Railway Club, resulting in a win for the latter by a margin of 8 points. Volunteers scoring 472 and Railway 480. Mr R. Hedges (president of tbe Volunteer Club) welcomed the visitors on behalf of the club, and Mr Williams replied for Railway. The visitors were entertained at supper at the n.c.o.’s club rooms and a very pleasant evening was spent. Basket Ball. —The results of the Basket Ball Competition are as follows:—St. Paul’s. 5 wins with 23 points: Ex-N.C.0., 3 wins with 10 points; No. 5 Platoon, 3 wins with 24 points; No. 6 Platoon, 3

wins with 20 points; N.C.0., 1 win with 0 points; Toe H., no wins with no points. St. Paul’s are to be very heartily congratulated on their win and have certainly played very well this season. 'The Volunteer teams would do well to emulate the combination and team work displayed by the winners. Waitaki Boys’ High School are at present practising for the Imperial Challenge Shield, the Victory and Press Shield, and tin Islington Cup, so they have a full programme ahead of them for the coining term. St. Kevin’s College.—A new range has been completed at this school and .as it js a great improvement on the old one, it is anticipated that the standard of shooting for this school should greatly improve as a result. BOXING TOURNAMENT Owing to his receiving a broken collarbone, Jones will not be seen in action this season, and his forthcoming bout in Oamaru has now been postponed. In order not to disappoint the public the Oamaru Boxing Association has decided to hold a novice and open tournament in the Opera House on September 28, entries for which close on September 22 with Mr D. Wright or Mr G. Al'Leod. RUGBY NOTES Congratulations to J. Granger on his selection as full-back for the South Island team. His selection has caused a little stir among critics further north, but those who have witnessed Granger’s consistently good play throughout the season will feel confident that he will deliver the goods when called on. Granger gave an excellent performance against Taranaki at Oamaru, at which game the selectors, Messrs P. Harvey and A. Adams, were present, in which he measured up very favourably against Collins, the 'Taranaki and All Black full-back. He tackled splendidly, and was called on to do a full share of this, and in other departments was his usual good self. He gave an excellent display against South Canterbury at Timaru —another of his consistently good performances—about which a northern critic has written “that those who saw the match would realise why he was selected; that he gave a great display and quite overshadowed Connolly in line kicking; some of his punts were superb; and his all-round play marked him as a player of much more than average ability. ’ On his merits throughout the season, Granger has justifiably earned the consideration of the selectors, and all good wishes will go with him from his North Otago supporters for his success in the big match. Though a mid-week game, the match against Taranaki attracted a big crowd of spectators for Oamaru, and they were rewarded with a fine, bustling game, in which neither side let up until the final whistle. The local forwards rose to the occasion, and though pitted against heavier men, more than held their own. They packed well, every man giving of his best, with the result that, the visitors did not have the.runaway win that was generally expected. Easton, Dougherty, Carrodus, and Newlands were perhaps the pick of a good lot. Of their opponents, Wetere, M'Leod, Clark, and D. Murphy were outstanding, and they gave a fine display in the art of dribbling, while their handling in the line outs was also of an excellent standard. . The visiting backs were greatly superior to the local backs, arid staged numerous nice passing rushes from the line outs and set scrums. Dymond was more versatile and finished behind the pack than las vis-a-vis, Knight, and gangster was quite at home at first five-eighths. Rutherford at centre was, perhaps, the outstanding visiting back, and. made many fine openings, which came to naught only through the splendid tackling of Murray and Granger. In the home side Murray was prominent in several of his characteristic runs down the side line, but he was given little latitude, and the inside backs lacked thrust to make the attack dangerous. The return match at Timaru was disappointing, the local side giving a very mediocre exhibition in the first spell, anti, although they played to form in the second spell, they were unable to put the finishing touch to the many .bright movements in which they were seen. AI Kenzie crossed the line to fail to touch down, and , golden opportunities to score were lost through kicking .too hard. Accurate place-kicking would have won the match for North Otago, but Grangers effort in kickin’g a field goal was a meritorious one.. • . . ■ In the van Easton was again prominent, and Newlands. Dougherty, and Carrodus played well, in the second spell. Weakness on attack was again noticeable with the inside backs, though slow passing from the scrum, and by Tempero, gave Frame little chance to show his worth. Frame, however, got through , an, unusual amount of hard work gamely, and Murray on the wing was again the pick of the three-quarter line. Blyth gave, an excellent display as the South Canterbury halfback, and made the most of setting his backs moving. Provan filled the second five-eighths position with credit, and Halstead gave an outstanding performance at centre. Both the wings, Ryan and Boys, showed pace, but the passing was generally across the, field, and they were given little room to work in. Seaton, D. Lallanan, and Duke were the pick of the South Canterbury forwards. LADIES’ HOCKEY Teams for Saturday:— ' Athletic.—Misses E. Hanley, N. Casey, M. Sparks, N. Hawton, M. Hart, D. Burns, J. Paterson, N. MCullough, J. Winsloe (captain), 0. Hedges, I. Kearns; emergencies—Misses P. Paterson, E. Paterson, J. Joyce. COLUMBA FLOWER SHOW The initial flower show, under the auspices of the lona Girls’ Club and Bible Classes, was held yesterday in the Columba Hall. The show was a pronounced success, over 600 entries being received, which was very gratifying to the promoters. There were large attendances at both afternoon and evening sessions, and on account of the-inclement weather conditions which prevailed it was decided to hold the show again to-day. The show is worthy of the utmost support, and it is anticipated that there will be further large gathering present to-day. Stalls ot cakes, produce, sweets, fancy articles, and vegetables were arranged in the front portion of the hall, and good business was done in this department of the show. The exhibits were displayed in the mam hall, which presented a very striking appearance. The pot plants and cut blooms arranged in the centre of. the hall were very well staged, and the quality of the flowers was commented favourably upon by the judge (Mr J. Main). The colours and shapes of the blooms were very fine, and the mass of spring flowers presented a scene of animation and splendour. The decorative section was also. a very attractive one, and the competitors in this class displayed a good deal of artistic taste. ■ Large entries were received in the needlework section, and the quality, of the work reflected great credit on the entrants. The baking was also of a very high standard, and the competition for the men brought forth several good entries. The tea rooms also did good business during (he afternoon and evening. Those in charge of the show are to be congratulated on their efforts to ensure its success. The following arc the awards:—

POT PLANTS AND CUT BLOOMS Judge: Mr J. Main.

Pot plant, suitable for home decoration) Pot plant, suitable for home decoration—Mrs J. Wright 1, Mr J. Meikle 2. Pot plant—Miss Clara Jackson 1. Six narcissi, two of each —Mrs A. Lander 1, Mrs A. Lauder 2, Miss Winnie Pile 3. Vase any variety yellow trumpet, three blooms—Mrs Maurice 1, Mrs A. Lauder 2, Mrs Morris 3. Vase polyanthus narcissi—Miss W. Pile *l, .Miss Lorna Thomson 2. Six anemones —-Mrs D. Thomson 1, Miss Lambie 2, Mr J. Meikle 3. Six wallflowers, single or double, not less than three varieties —Miss Lambie 1, Miss Lindsay 2, Mrs Morris 3. Six pansies, not less than four varieties—Miss Joyce Fraser 1. Six violas, not less than three varieties —Miss Lambie 1, Miss Joyce Fraser 2. Best collection of polyanthus Mrs M. S. Holmes 1, Miss Joyce braser 2. Three trusses polyanthus, reds, browns, or rubies —Miss Howard 1, Miss Joyce Fraser 2. Three trusses polyanthus, yellows, whites, or creams —Miss Howard I,

Miss Joyce Fraser 2. Four vases of primroses, not less than two varieties—Miss Minnie M'Neill 1, Alisa Lambie 2, Miss N. Watson 3. Bunch grape hyacinths, 12 spikes—Miss L. Manton 1, Mrs E. Nicholson 2, Miss J. Fraser 3. Collection of hyacinths'—Miss Isabel M'Kenzie 1. Three vases cinerarias, three distinct colours—Miss C. Jackson 1. Bunch ot violets —Miss Beckingsale 1 and 2. Any other flower not on schedule —Mr« D. Thomson 1, Miss M. Findlay 2, Mrs HB. Burton 3. Vase of marigolds, varieties, not more than six spikes —Miss Lambie 1. Mrs Burton 2. Bunch of sfreezias —Mrs Burton 1.

DECORATIVE COAIPETITION. Judge; Airs Bee.

Dining table decoration —Miss Lorna Thomson 1, Miss Mirinie M'Neill 2. Art exhibit of still life —Mrs W. R. Walker 1, Mrs D. Thomson 2, Mrs H. R. Wise 3. Bowl of narcissi, any foliage—Mrs J. Miller I. Vase of poppies, any foliage —Mrs Watson 1, Mrs C. Tregonmg 2. Bowl of flowers, bold effect —Miss Minnie M'Neill 1. Miss Lambie 2. Basket of flowers —Mrs M. S. Holmes I, Miss L. Jackson 2. Three vases of flowers, arranged for effect —Mrs Watson 1, Miss Lorna Thomson 2, Mies M. M'Neill 3. Bridesmaid’s posy —Miss Lambie 1, Miss N. Wateon 2. Floating bowl—Miss Peggy M'Neill 1, Mrs Lauder 2, Miss Lambie 3. Shoulder spray—Miss Lorna Thomson 1. Miss P. M'Neill 2. Floral decorated novelty—Miss N. Watson 1, Aliss L.lhomBon 2. Decorated epergne—Mrs D. Thomson 1. Mrs Watson 2. Collection of vegetables—Mrs A. Livingstone 1.

CHILDREN’S SECTION. Judge: Mr W. J. Davies. Nursery rhvme. largo hand. Standards I and ll—John Hall 1, Sheila Cameron 2, Joan Freeman 3. Ten lines from journal, Standards 111 and IV —N. M'Kenzne 1, Phebe Moore 2, Owen Paton 3. Letter to friend, Forms I and II Una Pile 1. Kathleen Maclean 2; Drawing Hurnpty Dumpty, Primers—Janet Lauder 1, W. Hall 2, Gordon Stevenson 3. Candlestick and candle, Standards lit and IV—Owen Davies 1, Margaret Brown 2, Dorothy Paton 3. SEWING. Judge; Mrs Swan. Worked article, over 10—Joan Meyer 1, Dora Meikle 2, Valmai Nicholson 3. Knitted article, over 10—Ruth Woodgate 1,2, and 3. . BAKING. Judge: Mr G. Macpherson. Six plain sconce —Wendy Davies 1, Lois Forbes 2. Six pikelets—lan Findlay 1. Plain sponge—Floris Freeman 1. Six Oatina biscuits—Mary Meyer _l. Plate coconut ice—John Watson 1, lan Findlay 2. Plate toffee —John Watson 1, Audrey Ledley 2. . DECORATIVE. Judge: Mr J. Main. Bowl polyanthus—Ngaire Tait 1. Bowl pansies—Ngaire Tait 1, Eunice Ledley 2. Six trumpet daffodils —Bruce Lauder 1, Valmai Nicholson 2. Kathleen Hamilton 3. Three iris—lan Findlay 1, Lois Forbes 2. Judge: Mrs Bee. Lady’s buttonhole, girls under 10—June Lauder 1, Eunice M'Latchie 2,- 'Ladys buttonhole, girls over 10 —Ruth Woodgate 1, Audrey Ledley 2, Mary Stevenson 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole, boys over 10Max M'Dowell 1, lan Hall 2. Vase of mixed flowers —Norma M'Kenzie 1, Gwen Forbes 2. NEEDLEWORK SECTION. Judge:. Mrs Swan, Crochet, fine, 70 and over—Miss B. Warnock 1, Mrs Freeman, sen., 2, Mrs J. Tonkin 3. Crochet, coarse, 60 and under — Airs Connor 1, Mrs T. F. Ovens 2. Embroidered supper cloth, in colours Mrs W. R. Walker 1, Mrs Dewar 2, Miss Dewar S'. Embroidered tray cloth, colours—Airs G. E. Wilkinson 1. Miss C. Jackson 2, Alisa B. Warnock 3. Embroidered supper or tray cloth, yrhite— Airs W. R. Walker 1, Aliss Lambie 2 and 3, Two hand-worked handkerchiefs —Miss Dora Aleikle 1, Airs Swinard 2. Embroidered tea cosy—Airs J. Caldwell 1, Aliss Alaude Smith 2. Miss Mollie Sansom 3. Lady’s apron —Airs D. Whitaker 1, Aliss Joyce Fraser 2. Aliss. I. Concher S'. Tea or supper throwover, worked in organdie—Aliss Bessie Ballantyne 1, Miss Alollison 2. Embroidered frock for baby —Airs A. Bremner 1. Article in drawn thread work —Aliss Dewar 1, Aliss E. Warnock 2. Any article in applique—Aliss Bessie Ballantyne 1, Aliss L. Thomson 2. Novelty article, costing less than one shilling—Aliss Lambie 1, Miss Joan Woodgate 2. Embroidered duchess set —Mi-a B. Farr 1, Aliss- AI. Lambie 2, Airs G. E. Wilkinson 3. Hand-knitted socks—Aliss Joyce Fraser 1, Airs W. R. Walker 2. Knitted pilchers—Airs 6.. E. Wilkinson 1. Airs Concher 2. Knitted cardigan or pullover—Mrs Coiipher 1, Mrs J. Tonkin 2. Knitted article, child’s —Airs W. R. Walker 1, Aliss West 2. Crochet article (child’s)—-Aliss I. Concher 1. Handbag, any description—Jean Hay 1, Aliss Hinkley 2. Thrift article from sugar bag— Jean Hay 1, Aliss E. Kroon 2, Jean Hay 3. Judge; .Mr E. Benson.

Vase in Alarquetry—Alrg -A. Bremner 1. Bowl in marquetry—Airs A. Bremner 1, Aliss AI. Bain 2. Any article in pokerwork —Mrs D. Whitaker 1, Airs H, R. Wise 2, Airs A. Bremner 3, Judge: Airs Swan.

Tea cosy—Miss L. Thomson 1, Mrs Freeman, sen., 2, Aliss. B. Farr 3. Arts and crafts—Airs E. Nicholson (painted throwover) 1, Aliss Clara Jackson _ (picture) 2. Collection of antiques—Aliss C. Jackson 1, Airs A. Livingstone 2. COOKERY AND HOAIE INTERESTS. Judge: Air G. Alacpherson.

Fahey ■ loaf—Mrs S. Pile 1, Mrs J. Wright 2.- Six- scones, girdle—Mrs J. Wright 1, Mrs D. M. Anderson 2. Six scones, brown —Mrs F. H. Hall 1, Mrs J. Thomson 2. Six pikelets—Mrs J. Thomson 1, Mrs- J. Caldwell 2. Four pieces oat cake —Mrs M'Neill 1; Miss Isabel M'Kenzie 2. Six pieces shortbread —Mrs D. ■ Roberts 1, • Mrs M'Neill 2. Collection of biscuits —Mrs A., Livingstone T, Mrs F. H. Hall 2. Six pieces puff pastry—Mrs J. F. Freeman 1, Mrs D. Roberta 2. Collection of small cakes— Mrs J. Thomson 2. Sponge SandwichMi’s W. J. Davies 1, Mrs M'Neill 2, Mi’s Young 3. Gingerbread—Mrs W. J. Davies 1. Miss Searle 2. Sultana cake —Mrs F. H. Hall 1. Mrs W. R. Walker 2. Dark fruit cake—Mrs F. H. Hall 1, Mrs W. R. Walker 2. Best cake, not scheduled—Mrs F. H; Hall 1, Mrs J. Thomson 2, Miss L. Thomson 3. Savoury dish—Miss P. M'Neill 1. Child’s lunch— Mrs G. E.- Wilkinson 1. Plate, of coconut ice—Mrs J. Miller 1, Miss M. bindlay 2. Plate toffee —Airs F. H. Hall 1, Miss L. Thomson 2. Turkish delight— Mrs F. H. Hall 1, Kathleen Maclean 2. Collection of sweets —Miss Lorna Thomson 1, Mrs F. H. Hall 2. Bottle preserved fruit —Mrs- Maurice 1, Mrs H. R. Wise 2. Bottle jam—Mrs J; Fraser 1, Mrs J. Wright. 2. Bottle sauce—Mrs G., E. Wilkinson 1, Miss Lorna Thomson 2. Bottle pickles—Mrs J. Wright 1. Twelve hen’s eggs—Miss E. Kroon 1. Mens competitions: Six scones, plain—Bob Barsdeli 1, J. Meikle 2. Six. pikelets— R. Lambie 1, W. Naylor 2. Plate of fudge—E. Fraser 1. Plate coconut ice— E. Reid, jun., 1. . Pate toffee—E. Reid, jun., 1. . LOYAL ALFRED LODGE N.G. Bro. D. Hancox presided at the fortnightly, meeting of the Loyal Alfred Lodge, 1.0.0. F. A motion of condolence was passed with Bro. A. Millar ', in the death of his son. Degrees were conferred on several brothers by D.M. Bro. A. Wilson, assisted by D.D.G.M. Bro. Branthwaite, D.D.M. Bro. Fiddes,’ Past Grands Bros.-Redmond, Bain, Scott, and Harwood, and N.G. Bro, Hancox. A committee comprising Bros. Hesketh, Hancox, and Mnckie was appointed to confer with representatives from other 1.0.0. F; lodges of North Otago and South Canterbury with a view to arx;anging an Oddfellowship rally. Accounts amounting to £45 10s were passed for payment. A very enjoyable social hour followed. PATHFINDERS’ CLUB There was keen competition at the annual physical culture competition held by the Pathfinders Club, the judge being faced with a difficult task to separate the competitors, there being only a point separating the first and second places in the seniors, while a tie resulted for first place in the juniors. Results:—Seniors, D. Moffat 1, K. Robertson 2; juniors, W. and R. Barsdeli (equal) 1, G. Polglase 3. CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S FUND

At a meeting of the committee of the North Otago Crippled Children’s Fund, Mr L. J. K. Familton presided. Dr Grace Stevenson (schools medical officer for Otago) gave a resume of • her work in

attending to children suffering from various physical disabilities, and she was accorded a hearty : vote of thanks. The committee decided to give financial assistance to two cases, and also to send 12 North Otago children to the annual rest camp for a period of four weeks. In view of the ■wonderful work being done by the committee, it is worthy of the utmost support from the community. LADIES’ GOLF The draw for the L.G.U. Match to-be played to-morrow is as follows: — ' No. 1 Tee.—Miss Familton v. Miss Wylde-Brown, Mrs Orbell v. Mrs M'Beath, Miss M'Donald v. Miss Lane, Mrs Cook v. Miss M'Quade, Miss Stevenson v. Mrs Burton, Mrs Kilpatrick v. Mrs Spooner, Miss L. Hewat v. Miss Robins, Mrs Brown v. Miss M Adam, Miss Armstrong v. Miss J. Cuthbertson. Mrs Rickman v. Mrs Irving, Miss M. Hewat v. Mrs Donaldson. ■ „ .. No. 10 Tee. —Mrs Meek v. Mrs Roll, Miss Nicolls v. Mrs Barclay, Mrs Ncwson v. Mrs Finch, Miss Ireland v. Miss buttoD Grade.—Miss Roll v. Miss Bennett. Mrs Gedge v. Miss B. Sutton. Miss Lane v. Mrs D. Smith. Miss Robins y. Mrs Wilson. Mrs Hendra v. Mrs Ewart; Miss Boyle v. Miss Woods.

P. W. L. D. Goals. F. A. Pts, Arawa A .. . . 8 5 1 2 16 8 12 Pirata A . 8 4 1 3 14 5 11 Herbert ., . . 8 - 7, 1 8 25 1 Athletic A Juniors. . 15 13 1 1 48 12 27 Maheno .. . . 15 10 3 2 29 17 22 Pirata B . 15 8 4 3 33 25 19 Arawa B .. . . 15 6 -7 2 25 34 14 Pirata C . 9 2 7 — 4 20 4 Athletic B .. 12 1 11 — 7 38 2

Goals P.W.L. D. F. A.Fts, Oarnaru .. 7 4 2 1 27 24 9 Totara .. 7 4 3 — 24 23 8 Hovers .. 6 1 4 1 22 24 3