NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22064, 21 September 1933, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO.

(From Odb S:

Correspondent.)

MAJESTIC THEATRE

A gay and sparkling romantic comedy •will come to the Majestic Theatre tonight and Friday. This is " Service For Ladies,” a Paramount-British production, with Leslie Howard. George Grossmith, Benita Hume, and Elizabeth Allan in the principal roles. It is a sweet story of the wooing and winning of a wealthy girl by a popular head waiter. British productions have now come into their own, and the fact that this is the second to play here in one week shows that they are • welcome to Oamaru. Included in this programme is a British News, a Screen Song, and a comedy. SHIPPING NOTES The Wingatui is due bn Monday to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. ■ The Opihi is expected on Tuesday next to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, Via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waikouaiti is due about the beginning of October to discharge coal and general cargo from Sydney and Newcastle. The Kiwitea is expected to arrive early in October to discharge timber from Hobart. PLUNKET SOCIETY At the monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Plunket Society, there were present Mesdames Munro (chair). Cooney, Crawley, Familton, Forrester, Macpherson, Presland (Oamaru), Neave fKurow), Clark (Maheno), . Aitchison - (Herbert), Simpson (Tokarahi), Yorston (Maheno), Gemmell, and Harvey (Weston). In connection with the country nurse’s vacation, a letter was received from headquarters (Dunedin) stating that Nurse Field would relieve Nurse Slater.. It also stated that the proposal of the local branch that no relieving nurse be appointed for the fortnight could not be considered, as the society undertook to provide a continuous service to the mothers and children. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mrs J. A. Johnstone, who was for a number of years president of the Central Council, which has its headquarters in Dunedin. Mrs Johnstone was a veritable tower of strength to.the Plunket Society, which will always owe her a deep debt of gratitude. Tenders for printing of the annual reports were received, that of Mr J 5, Burns, the lowest tender, being, accepted. The town members of the committee were empowered to arrange for the supplying of flowers to the Plunket rooms. Sympathy was expressed with Mrs L. Hodge in her long illness, and it was" hoped that she would .soon recover. The purses’ reports for the month were received.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

BOYS’ EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

At a meeting of the Boys’ Employment Committee, the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) presided. The secretary (Mr J. C. Kirkness) reported that the final net profit from the play, “Nothing But the Truth,” was £129 3s Id. In all 65 articles made by the boys had been given to the Mayoress’s Committee and sold for relief of distress. The total expenditure to date in wages, material, etc., was £52 •6s 3d.: The enrolments totalled 84, and placements were made as follows; —Farms, 24; caspal work, 35; shops or trades, 3; private employment, 15. The secretary also stated that the members of Toe H had undertaken to coach the boys in basket ball every Monday afternoon. The question of an afternoon instructor for the outside class was left in the hands of the Rev. W. Maclean and the secretary. Accounts amounting to £6 14s lOd were passed for payment. The secretary was instructed to write thanking Mrs Earl, who had knitted numerous pairs of socks for distribution to ' the most necessitous cas£s. : PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY The distribution of prizes to Sunday school scholars and Bible class members in connection with the “ Kewley Memorial Bequest” took place at St. Andrew’s Church, Maheno. The vicar, the Rev. A. W. Stace, spoke in high terms of the good work being done by the teachers —Misses Pearce and Kelcher (Maheno) and Miss Murcbtt (Hampden) ,* The prizes this year were won by Doreen Kelcher, Joyce Todd, Ena Forbes, Stella Forbes, Muriel Forbes, Gwem Johnston, Beryl Sprague, Lloyd Spears, and Ernie Sprague. HAMPDEN BOWLING CLUB At the annual meeting of the Hampden Bowling ‘ Club, Mr J. Murcott occupied the chair. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, Mr Murcott congratulated the club on its very successful season. The following officers were elected: —President,’ Mr J. Murcott; vice-president, the ■ Rev. J. C. Harkness; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. W, Mursell; committee—Messrs A. B. Lang, J. R. Douglas, G. Stringer, J. N. Sprague, A. Spears, and C. Woodley; Green Committee, Messrs A. B. Lang and R. D. Aitcheson; Social Committee, Messrs A. B. Lang and J. Murcott; selector, Mr G. Stringer; delegate to the centre, Mr J. A. Dunbar (Phoenix Club); auditor, Mr D. C. Dunbar. Votes of thanks were accorded the ladies, secretary, and the club’s delegate. A submittee was appointed to go into the question of the official opening day when the green is available.

W.E.A.

BASKET BALL

A team from the Oamaru Ladies’ Basket Ball Club visited Dunedin to take part in the B Grade tournament. The team was successful in reaching the final, but was defeated by Caversham by the narrow margin of 3 goals to 2. Play did not reach the standard shown earlier in the season, but all the games were well contested, and the experience gained was invaluable. The basket ball season will probably close on Saturday with a tournament.

NOVEL COMMUNITY SING

A chance to put Oamaru on the aerial map will be given all those who attend the session of community singing to-mor-row, which promises to be the most unusual sing yet held in Oamaru. _lt is hoped that a very large crowd will attend this week, as it is the wish of the promoters of the singing to bring the already large amount collected to £IOO, and as this is the second last session a special appeal is made to the public for support. Not only is it an opportunity to broadcast happy singing, but those attending will greatly assist in the relief of distress in the district.

SWIMMING CLUB

A meeting of the Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club was held at the residence of the president (Mr M. K. M‘Culloch), who presided. The date of the annual meeting was fixed for October 10, further arrangements to be made by the secretaries. A eet of rules for club purposes was drawn up for submission to the annual meeting, and the committee also decided to suggest that an opening carnival be held on Saturday, November 25. It was decided to obtain a club championship cup, to be called the “ Ross Crawshaw Memorial Cup.” The treasurer reported on the club’s finances, which, after allowing for the initial contribution of £SO towards the cost of lengthening the baths, will leave a fair credit balance for the opening of the 1933 season.

PIGEON FLYING

The following is the programme of tosses and races to be conducted by the Oamaru Homing Pigeon Club: —To-day, Timaru; September 25 and 30, Ashburton; October 7 and 14, Christchurch; October 21 and 28, Parnassus flock; November 4, Parnassus Flock and Yearling Federation Race (250 miles); November 11 and 18, Summit; November 25, Christchurch Pen and Picton Federation Patterson Cup; December 2, Takapuna; December 9, Parnassus Teams’ Race; December 16, Napier; January 7, Gisborne; January 14, yearling bird flock, Parnassus; January 21, Christchurch pen, open; January 28, East Cape.

This week Mr M. F. Woodward commenced a series of addresses upon various aspects of the present economic situation. The modern economic organisation of society, otherwise the capitalist system, the private property system, the system of free enterprise, or the competitive system, said the lecturer, is based upon two fundamental principles; first, private property in land, chattels, and legal rights; secondly, freedom of contract or enterprise. Within certain limits and subject to certain restrictions, society permits its members to seek wealth in any direction they please, and to retain that wealth when acquired, and use it as they like. This system can be defended, if at all, on the ground of social utility alone, and not by virtue of any supposed “ national rights.” There are no such things, as natural rights, the only rights being rational rights, the test of their rationality being their advantage to' the'community as a whole. The lecturer explained the advantae and defects of capitalism, and , showed the gradual development to the contemporary view where increasing emphasis is being laid on the stewardship of property, while business is being more and more regarded by business men themselves as a social function. Exprience shows that sound social change must be slow, revolutions seldom, or never realise the hopes and aims, of their promoters. Above all, the utmost' that can be hoped for is not a perfect world, which would require perfect men to make it, hub a balance of social good over social evil; to progress further, even by slow degrees, will call for all the social energy of which mankind is capable. Mr Woodward’s address roused the keenest interest, and the discussion which followed kept the class later than usual, and was continued informally on the sidewalk. Next week Mr Woodward will speak upon the “Trust Movement,” and visitors are cordially invited.

COURT PRIDE OF OAMARU

A meeting of Court Pride of Oamaru, Ancient Order of Foresters, was attended by a large gathering of officers and members. The chief ranger, Bro. J. Hendy, occupied the chair. An invitation from Court Pride of Waitaki to be present at the installation of officers on October 7 was accepted. It was stated that the District Executive would be present at Kurow for the occasion. A large number of brothers signified their intention of taking part in the outing, and tentative arrangements were made. If suitable, members of Court Pride of Oamaru will leave Oamaru early in the afternoon and visit the Waitaki Hydro Works, returning to Kurow for the installation ceremony in the evening. An invitation from Court Victoria to attend a social evening on October 4 was accepted P.D.C.R. Bro. V. E. Doran referred to the correspondence from the District Executive relative to the forthcoming centenary celebrations of the Order at Easter. 1934. — It was decided that the question of celebrating the centenary in North Otago be referred to a committee to be elected at a later meeting, when it is hoped to formulate proposals which will worthily recognise the anniversary. The installation of officers for the ensuing term was carried out by P.D.C.R. Bro. V. E. Doran (deputy installing master for North Otago). The ceremony was interesting and impressive. The officers were as follows:-—I.P.C.R., Bro J. Hendy; chief ranger, Bro. H. Goodall; sub-chief ranger, Bro. E. Cunningham; senior woodward, Bro. V. E. Doran, jun.; junior woodward, Bro. C. J. Brown; senior beadle, Bro. J. Galbraith; junior beadle, Bro. K. Rusbatch; secretary. P.C.R. Bro. L. Hitch; treasurer, I.P.C.R. Bro. J. Hendy, trustee, P.D.C.R. Bro. V. E. Doran; auditor, P.C.R. Bro. W. Turvey; delegates to district conference —P.D.C.R. Bro V. E. Doran, P.C.R. Bro. L. Hitch, P.C.R. Bro. O. Twist, and J.W. Bro. C. J. Brown; delegates to North Otago United Friendly Societies’ Council —P.D.C.R. Bro. V. E. Doran, P.C.R. Bro. W. Turvey, and P.C.R. Bro. J. Tavendale; Management Committee for Court Prosperity—Bros. V. E. Doran, sen.. L. Hitch, 0. Twist, H. Goodall, E. Cunningham, C. J. Brown, V. E. Doran, jun., J. Wray. G. Doran, J. Galbraith, and K. Rusbatcb. P.C.R. Bro. W. Turvey presented Bro G. Doran with a framed certificate and regalia as a P. of the court, and referred to the excellent service the officer had tendered to the court during his term of office. In responding the recipient thanked the officers and members for the able manner in which they had assisted him in carrying out his duties. The nomination of a candidate for admission to the court was accented. With record to the apnea! urging all courts to make a special effort to increase the membership with a view to having one million members of the Order when the centenary is celebrated next year, a good response is being made. At every meeting lately new members have been initiated.

WARDEN’S COURT

A sitting of the Warden’s Court was held yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle. S.M. There being no objections from the inspector of mine* or commissioner of Crown lands, the application of James C. H. Chapman for a water race of six beads from the Awakino River was granted.

USE FOR HOME-SCOURED WOOL

A practical and inexpensive use for wool that offers innumerable possibilities for the needlewoman has been put to good advantage by a local woman, who displayed a beautiful down quilt of double bed size filled entirely with wool. The quilt was covered with expensive floral satin, yet, notwithstanding this, the total cost was under fl, and its selling value was fully four or five times that figure. A sheepskin was procured, and its wool carefully clipped and scoured. The fluffy material was then placed between butter muslin and stitched, after which the satin covering was sewn on in such a way as to hold the wool in place. The result was an exceptionally fine quilt, light and yet exceedingly warm, with a stuffing that could be washed and that would not deteriorate. Such a covering with a cheaper outside material _ should greatly assist unemployed people in need of more bed clothing. Mattresses and pillows also could be filled with this home-scoured wool, and the cost of bedding thus greatly reduced.

MR A. G. CREAGH

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning Mr H. J. S. Grater, on behalf of the members of the Bar, referred to the sad loss suffered by the community through the death of Mr A. G. Creagh. Mr Creagh, he said, had been approximately 60 years in practice in Oamaru, and for the major part of that time had been Crown prosecutor and solicitor to various local bodies. Not only as a professional gentleman, but also as a general member of the community, Mr Creagh was very much beloved, and had set an example which the younger members of the profession might well strive to emulate. He was very highly respected and beloved, and Mr Grater expressed sincere sympathy with Mrs Creagh and the family in their great loss. Mr Bundle said it was very sad to learn of the death of Mr Creagh, but they must realise Mr Creagh was rich in years and rich in experience, and one must feel sympathy with the relatives in their loss. Mr Creagh was a man of very charming personality, and of the highest integrity in his profession. He agreed with Mr Grater’s remarks that Mr Creagh’s example was one to be followed by the younger members of the profession. He had acted for so many years ns Crown Prosecutor and adviser to various local bodies, that it was hard to realise that his sphere of usefulness had ended. He had left behind a sorrowing circle of friends, and had left a memory that would not readily be forgotten. Mr Bundle said he regretted the death of Mr Creagh, and joined in with the expression of sympathy with Mrs Creagh and family. As a mark of respect to the memory, of Mr Creagh, the court was adjourned for live minutes.

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

The weekly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was continued yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Judgment by default was given in the case J. S. Adams v. John Dickie, for £lB, costs £2 6s, and an order made for possession forthwith, the warrant not to issue for three weeks; and in Gordon Hoskin v. Rose H. Campney, for £2B, costs £4 Is 6d, in respect to her separate estate. _ In the judgment summons B. H. Risely v. R, Batten, an order was made for the payment of £2l 6s, costs £1 6s, by weekly instalments of £2 until the amount and costs were paid, in default 14 days’ imprisonment. . Mary K. Dyson was charged with permitting a chimney to catch on fire.—Sergeant Fearnley did not ask for a penalty, and the defendant was convicted and discharged. CLAIM FOR THRESHING.

Thomas Love, mill owner, of Duntroon, claimed from John Irvipg, farmer, of Oamaru, the sum of £33 9s _7d as balance owing to him for threshing done. A counter-claim was lodged by the defendant, claiming £3l 8s 5d for pipes alleged to have been wrongfully removed. Mr H. J. S. Grater appeared for the plaintiff and Mr C. Zimmermann for the defendant. Mr Grater said that the plaintiff was manager for the defendant on his farm at Awamoko until December, 1932. Since then he had been employed by. the defendant to do threshing, but when the settlement for the July threshing was made the defendant deducted an item of £lB for half share of wages paid to the plaintiff’s daughter, who worked as a domestic for the defendant during the busy season. In addition to , that, the defendant deducted £ls for a difference in the cost of threshing a crop of 27 acres of peas. The plaintiff charged at S'ss an hour, and the defendant wanted the charge to be made at per bushel, and made a deduction accordingly. The cost of threshing the peas came to £24 10s at per hour, whereas on a bushel basis the cost would be £9 Bs.

The plaintiff in evidence stated that his daughter worked for 36 weeks at £1 per week, Mr Irving engaging and paying his daughter. There was no arrangement made for witness to pay half the wages. He and Mrs Love were engaged as a married couple at a low wage with a share in the profits, but he had not seen the working account of the farm. When witness left he had a settling up with the defendant, and there was no mention then of his paying half his daughter’s wages. When she left she was replaced by Mrs Adams, who was paid by Mr Irving, He agreed to thresh the wheat and oats at per bushel, but he told Mr Adams he would charge for the peas at per hour, as the stacks were not covered, and were wet, while the crop had been over-ripe when harvested. Witness had six men 1 engaged on the threshing of the peas, and paid and fed them, so that Mr Irving’s allowance at the bushel rate would not pay for the running of the mill. There were only 561 bushels of peas from 27 acres. Mr Adams instucted him to go ahead with the threshing of the peas at the hourly rate. The pipes referred to _in the counter-claim were stored at his place at Casa Nova. He had a half interest with Mr Cleverley, and when Mr Irving asked him about the pipes he referred him to Mr The next thing he knew was that the pipes were gone, and defendant admitted they were placed on his farm at Awamoko. < Some time after he started with Mr Irving the pipes were taken up when the paddock was ploughed, and the pipes were stored, at the shed. When witness settled up with Mr Irving in December, 1931, July, 1932, and August, 1932, no mention was made about the pipes, and the first he heard of them was through the counter-claim. . Cross-examined, witness said Mr Irving had guaranteed hie account for £350 when he started in the threshing mill business. They wanted help in the house, and he spoke to Mr Irving, making an arrangement for the employment of his daughter at £1 per week, Mr Irving to pay 10s and witness 10s out of his share of the profits from the farm. Mr Irving had never produced a working account of the farm, and witness had never asked for this account. Mr Grave_ gave witness and Mr Cleverley permission to take the pipes up from a Redcastle property, and _ remove them to Casa Nova. The pipes therefore cost witness nothing, except the labour of lifting them. The pipes had been lying on the defendants property, and Mr Irving had not .paid for them. Mr King purchased the pipes, paying £lO to Mr Cleverley, of which witness received half. ' , . James George Adame stated he was manager for the defendant, and that be told the plaintiff to proceed with the threshing of the peas on the hourly basis, the peas were being spoiled by wet weather, they had not been harvested pi operly. and he was anxious to have them th Charles Thomas Cleverley stated that he had not given Mr Irving permission to remove the pipes from Casa Nova. He wrote offering the pipes to Mr Irving as he wanted the money, but. as he did not receive a reply he sold the pipes to Mr Kin'' for £lO. Ho worked 96 hours taking up the pipes at the Chinese garden at Redcastle, and the pipes became the property of witness and Mr Love for their la j°ames King, of Awamoko, gave evidence of the purchase of the pipes from Mr Cleverley for £lO. Cyril George Meikle. clerk, Oamaru, produced a copy of the state of the plaintiff’s bank account in December, 1932. Mr Irving owed Mr Love £lB for threshing at that time, and this was paid by cheque in January, 1933, and the bank account was closed in the same month, 11s 6d being required for this purpose.

The defence was a denial of the contract on the hourly basis, which was entered into on a bushel basis, that the pipes were a gift in recognition of obligations. and that an arrangement had been made for the payment of half the wages in question.

John Irving, farmer, Oamaru, stated that both Mr Love and Mr Adams were engaged by him as foremen and not as managers. He arranged with Mr Love at Alta Vady, to thresh oats at 3Jd per pushel and wheat and peas at 4Jd out of the stock. Mr Love said that anyone who did not thresh with the “ tin ” mill at per bushel was blind to his own interest, and that the old English mill and threshing from the stack were out of date ; Maloney hoard the conversation. Threshing was commenced with the oats next day. _ and the balance completed in July. Witness took the defendant in January over to Messrs M'Kenzie. Nimmo, and_ Mavor. Airedale, and secured more threshing for him from two of these farmers. Mr Love suggested the engagement of his daughter, suggesting that witness pay 10s a week, and himself 10s n week out of his wages. He paid wages every three months at Mr Love’s request, and it was distinctly understood on each occasion that the 10s weekly would be adjusted lates Mr Love knew perfectly well that he owed witness £lB. Mr Love told witness he could have the pipes, the reason being that witness had repeatedly assisted Mr Love, and it was in return for these obligations. Witness took the pipes from Casa Nova to Awamoko to put in a drinking supply at the farm There were not sufficient pipes, and he purchased £7 worth of more pipes from the Farmers’ Co-operative Association. The pipe line was down about 18 months, and then the pipes were taken up and taken away. When be found they had gone he put the matter in the hands of the police. Mr Love had no authority to take up the pipes. He valued the pipe line at £3l 8s sd. Cross-examined: Witness said he had made payments to Mr Love after the pipes had gone, and had not deducted the money because he would have to prosecute to get that money. He had written to Mr Love, but on advice he did not mention the pipes in the letter. He denied that he had ever had a settlement with Mr Love, who was to have given hie daughter 10s a week. He told Mr Love if he could show 5 per cent, on his land he would treat him liberally and honestly. During the time Mr Love was on the farm witness lost £2OBO. He had never mentioned the £lB in his letters to Mr Love. He considered Mr Love was financially embarrassed, as his guarantee with the bank was still in existence. Witness admitted that according to the bank account Mr Love was in credit £2O or £3O.

John James Elder gave evidence that the pipes had been put in a depth of from 9 to 15 inches on Mr Irving’s farm, the wages amounting to £6 15s. In July Mr Love said to witness that he would pay him 2s an hour, but he would have to thresh Mr Irving’s crops by the bushel. Thomas Maloney gave evidence of a conversation between the parties, in which mention was made of threshing at per bushel. "

William John Irving gave evidence corroborating that given by his brother in respect to the gift of the pipes by Mr Love. In July, Mr Love, in conversation with witness, said that he had not made much out of the threshing season, and that he had used all he made out of his brother’s threshing at per bushel in “ juice.” After hearing counsel, Mr Bundle gave his decision, stating that there was a direct conflict of evidence. .The distinction between a foreman and a manager was a fine one, but he could only find that for all practical purposes the plaintiff was manager of the farm while he was there. In the question of wages alleged to have been overpaid, £1 per week might seem a little more than the ruling rate, but the defendant had paid wages to the daughter and paid wages to the plaintiff. The plaintiff left, apd there was a settlement of wages, and it was not until afterwards that deduction took place. The probabilities were certainly all in favour of 1 the plaintiff’s story that no such arrangement was made for the plaintiff to pay half the wages, and he certainly could not allow that deduction. He held that the £lB was improperly deducted. Adamss evidence was a little illuminating on the question of threshing the peas, as he said when the plaintiff looked at the peas to thresh them at per bushel, he thought it would be all right, to go on at the hourly rate. At-first sight it might appear corroboration of the plaintiffs story, but it was really corroboration of the defendants arrangement for threshing oats, wheat, and peas at per bushel. If any fresh arrangement were to be made it was tlie plaintin s duty to see the defendant and make a. definite contract. He held that the arrangement alleged by the defendant was established and that £ls had been properly deducted. .In the involved counter, claim' he accepted the plaintiff s state-, ment that Cleverley’s name was mentioned, and that he had a half He accepted the plaintiffs statement that he pipe line had to be taken up for the efficient ploughing of the paddock. Cleverley sold the pipes for £lO. of which the plaintiff received £5. If the plaintiff, as the defendant’s manager, saw fit to Take up the pipe line that was the end of the claim for labour, but he had f already given away his interest in the pipes, ana the sale was made without reference to the defendant. Taking all the circumstances into consideration he would allow £l2 10s as the interest of the defendant in the pipes. Judgment was accordingly cjiven for the plaintiff on the claim fox £lB. costs £1 13s, and for the defendant on the counter claim for £l2 10s, costs £1 ss.

A LENGTHY SITTING

The Magistrate’s Court was occupied throughout the day yesterday in the hearing of a civil claim, and though the magistrate intimated at the luncheon adjournment that the parties might well settle the case, the hearing occupied practically the whole of the afternoon. Towards the close of the defence it was stated that the parties had written to each other, forwarding extracts from the Bible, one witness stating he sent an extract of the fifth chapter of Acts, verses 1-8, to the other party, which in his opinion “fitted the case.” Mr Bundle commented that it was a pity that the parties had not shown biblical kindness and settled the dispute themselves.

WOOL SPINNING

An interesting visitor to Oamaru during the past few days has been Mr R. R. Beauchamp, of Tekapo, who has been the guest of Mr J. M. Forrester during his stay in Oamaru. Yesterday morning Mr Beauchamp paid a visit to the Oamaru South School, where he addressed the pupils on the processes of carding, spinning, and weaving wool from its raw state to the finished article. Mr Beauchamp who is the leader of the Tekapo Toe H Branch, has been training unemployed boys in spinning and weaving, and thus has assisted them to earn pocket money. His address to the pupils of Standards 111 and IV at the South School was listened to with great interest, and the speaker gave a demonstration of the various processes. At the conclusion of his address, the headmaster (Mr D. A. MTherson), thanked Mr Beauchamp for his talk and interesting demonstration. A visit was also paid to the Oamaru North School in the afternoon, where Mr Beauchamp repeated his address to the scholars there. While in Oamaru Mr Beauchamp al so addressed a meeting of the local branch of Toe H, at which Mr J. M. Forrester occupied the chair. The speaker gave a very interesting talk on various aspects of Toe H work, and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks.

AWAMOA LADIES’ BOWLING CLUB There was a pood attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Awamoa Ladies’ Bowling Club. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The following officers were e'ected for the ensuing year;—President, Miss Smyth: vice-presi-dent, Mrs Bridgman; secretary. Miss Day; treasurer, Mrs Gerrie; committee—Mesdames Kennedy, Lee, Tomkins, Asher. Sorley, and Miss Cowan; convener of refreshments. Mrs Asher: convener of flowers, Mrs Wright: selector, Mrs Sorley; representative at Dunedin Bowling Association, Mrs Gillies. Three new members were elected.

WOMEN’S CLUB

At the annual meeting of the Literary Circle of the North Otago Women’s Club, a satisfactory report and balance sheet were presented, and the following officers were elected: —Chairwoman, Miss M. S. Fitzgerald; secretary, Miss J. Carroll; committee —Mesdames -J. M. Forrester, R. S. J. Fitzgerald, R. A. M'Dowell, 1 ( . Jones, E. M'Diarmid, I. Hjorring, Misses B. Butterfield, D. Cowie, E. A. Harvey, I. B. Romans, and D. Williams. After the business meeting a play reading arranged by Mrs E. M'Diarmid was held. The play chosen was a translation from the Norwegian of “ Pillars of Society, by Henrik Ibsen. This drama belongs to the last century, but as it throws light not only on the society of its own time but also on the social life of any civilised community, the theme proved very interesting to members. The cast was as follows: —Karsteu Bernick, a shipbuilder (Mrs F. Jones); Betty Bernick, his wife (Mrs R. A. M'Dowell); Olaf, their son. 13 years old (Miss Cowie); Martha Bernick, Karsten’s sister (Miss Fitzgerald); Johan Tonnesen, Mrs Bernick’s younger brother {Miss Carroll); Lona Hesscl, Mrs Bernick’s elder half-sister (Miss Harvey); Hilmar Tonnesen, Mrs Bernick’s cousin (Miss D. Williams); Dina Dorf, a young girl living with the Bernicks (Mrs 1. Hjorring); Rorlund, a schoolmaster (Miss Lindsay); Rummel. a merchant (Miss Romans); Yigeland, a tradesman (Miss Kent); Sandstad, a tradesman (Miss M'Adam); Krap, Bernick’s confidential clerk (Miss J. N. Will); Aune, foreman of Bernick’s sjiip-buildiug yard (Miss Jt. M. Will); Mrs Rummel (Mrs J. Irving); Mrs Holt (Mrs J. M. Wilson); Mrs Lynge (Mrs D. V. G. Smith). The North Otago Women’s Club rooms presented a gay and animated appearance when the president (Mrs J. M. Forrester) held her annual “ at home ” for members of the committees, new members, and country members. This function is always eagerly looked forward to by members as an opportunity to meet old friends and to welcome newcomers to the club. This year Mrs Forrester entertained 90 members, the guests coming from far and near, Omarama, Hakataramea, and I almerston being represented. The rooms were bright with spring flowers, and a most effective scheme on the mantelpiece comprised forsythia, crimson wallflowers, narcissi, Iceland poppies, and scarlet anemones. On the stage were bowls of japonica, and elsewhere the double pink primus. Every tea table had its dainty vase, of choice spring blooms, violets, polyanthus, hyacinths, freesias, Iceland poppies, and primulas, which filled the air with their delicate perfumes. During the afternoon those present enjoyed a delightful musical programme, songs being contributed by Mesdames M. K. M Culloch, Grant, Munro, P. Murray, Misses T. M'Grath and Mary Will, vocal duet by Mesdames Sutherland and Munro, and a pianoforte duet by Misses K. Cartwright, and I. Dawson. A very enjoyable afternoon concluded with the singing of Aula Lang Syne ” and musical honours for the president.

NEW ZEALAND LEGION

At a meeting of town members of the New Zealand Legion the following were appointed town representatives on the Oamaru Divisional Council: —Messrs J. T Armstrong, F. Butterfield, W. Cron, W. F. Cubitt, R. Finch, J. M. Forrester, J. Fraser, J. Gerrie, H. Hay, H. P, Hesketh, R. K. Ireland, J. C. Kirkness, R. J. M’Laren, D. V. G. Smith, B. B. Walton, L. Williams, and Dr E. E. Butler. The council will be called together- shortly for the appointment of its officials and the consideration of remits for the next National Council meeting at Wellington.

MEN’S HOCKEY

The following is the draw and referees for Saturday:—Oamaru v. Rovers, at King George’s Park. No. 1 ground, at 2.45 run. (Messrs T. W. Jacobs and E. Coker, sen.). , The following will represent Rovers:— Frew, Brain, Jacobs, Adamson, Robbie, Coker, Tiddy, Senior, Moore, Pinder, M'Donald; emergency, E. Coker, sen.

LADIES’ HOCKEY

Teams for the seven-a-side tournament to be held at Windsor on Saturday:— Athletic Bl.—Misses E. Hanley, N. Casey, M. Hart, M. Sparks, J. Paterson, J. Winsloe (captain), 0. Hedges. Athletic B2.—Misses J. Joyce, E. Paterson, D. Burns. (captain), N. Hawton, P. Paterson,.F. Kearns, J. Swan; emergency, Miss F. MTCenzie. Giffen’s bus will leave the Co-op. corner at 12.15 p.m., and the teams will be under the managership of Mr J. Frew. ’ Arawa Seniors. —Misses A. Sullivan, O. Campbell, G. Campbell, B. Campbell, M. Mushet, A. Downing, V. Barsdell Arawa Junior A.—Misses Minnie Snalders, K. Shalders, M. Lee, E. Symons, L. Doran, E. Aikenhead, F. Murtagh. Arawa Junior B—Misses Molly Shalders, A. Dunlop, G. Jardine, D. Symons, C. Campbell, R. Young, V. Wardel.

PAPAKAIO WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Papakaio Women’s Institute. The meeting was opened with the institute song and reading of the creed. The roll call brought forth many novel ideas. Mrs Aubrey gave a very interesting and instructive address on “ Gardening, and a demonstration of the housing and rearing of day-old chicks was given by .Mrs Sutherland, both being much appreciated by those present. During the social halthour Misses D. Ludemann and Sanders entertained the members with a very amusing game and competition. Each member had been requested to bring a parcel valued at Is and to buy one in exchange, with the result that good business was done. The competition for the heaviest half-dozen hens’ eggs was won by Mrs Paton, with Mrs Ludemann second. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Strachan and Miss L. Simpson.

LADIES’ GOLF

The following is the draw for the bogey match to be played by the North Otago Ladies’ Golf Club on Saturday:— No. 1 Tee.—Mrs Brown v. Mrs Barclay, Miss Hamilton v. Miss P. Robins, Mrs Meek v. Miss Armstrong, Mrs Orbell v. Miss M'Adam, Miss Lane v. Mrs Newson, Mrs Spooner v. Miss B. Cuthbertson, Miss M'Quade v. Mrs Kilpatrick, Mrs Burton v. Mrs Cook, Miss Wylde-Brown v. Miss J. Cuthbertson, Mrs Donaldson v. Mrs Finch. Miss Sutton v. Mrs Rickman. No. 19 Tee—Miss L. Hewat v. Mrs M'Beath, Miss Nicolls v. Miss Stevenson, Mrs Roll v. Miss Ireland, Miss M. Hewat v. Mrs Irving. C. Grade. —Mr s Gedge v. Miss Lane, Miss Roll v. Miss B. Sutton, Mrs Smith v. Miss K. Robins, Mi’s Ewart v. Miss Woods, Mi's Wilson v. Miss Boyle, Miss Bennett v. Mrs Hendra.

COLUMBA LAWN TENNIS CLUB

At the annual meeting of the Columba Lawn Tennis Club Mr B. B. Walton occupied the chair and referred to the successful season the club had experienced. The membership had not been well maintained, but stood at 75 members. The club had entered a senior team and two junior teams in the association’s competitions, which had all acquitted themselves quite well. L. Miller was to be congratulated on winning the Boys’ Singles Championship at the Christmas tournament. The club’s finances were in a very sound position. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr B. B. Walton; vice-presidents—Messrs H. B. M'Dowell, E. Reid, R. Brown, M. S. Holmes, and D. Findlay; club captain, Mr 11. R. Wise; secretary, Mr F, Lavender; assistant secretary, Mr S. E. M'Gregor; treasurer, Mr E. Fraser; committee— Misses A. Doran, J. Kidd, J. Fraser, Messrs A. Hamilton, J. Walton, and J. Christie; honorary auditor, Mr R. Jenkins; delegates to the association, Messrs B. B. Walton and E. Fraser. Opening day was fixed for October 7, and it was decided to have a working bee on the two preceding Saturdays. Subscriptions were fixed at the same ag last year. Hearty appreciation of the services of Mr H. P. M'Dowell as a member of the committee and of Mr W. Lavender as secretary since the forming of the club was expressed.

PERSONAL

Queen’s Hotel. —Mr H. W. Adams (Auckland), Mr J. Bradie (Christchurch), Mr F. J. Robinson (Tunaru), Mr W. Strang, Mr J. O’Brien (Dunedin). ' . , , New Club Hotel. —Mr F. Muirhead, Mr A. S. Bidwell (Dunedin), Mr A. B. Cross, Mr H. A. Hunger ford (Christchurch), Mr W. Deacon (Wellington), Miss D. Ettleson (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs D. E. M'Kenzie (Invercargill).

MINIATURE HIRE SHOOTING

At the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Club, a trophy presented by the patron (Mr J. M. Forrester) was won by P. Luisetti, who also annexed the handicap button. In the shoot off for Mr P. Luisetti s trophy, E. Sinclair proved successful. H. Brant won the Palliser button with the highest score off the rifle. The following are the results: —H. Brant 80 —3 —Bo, I. Swinard 80—2—80, H. Koppert TO—l— J. Caldwell 79—2—80, R. Hmkley 793 —80, W. Gemmell 79 —4 —Bo, P. Luisetti 79—6—80, G. Doran 78—3—80, A. North 77—3—80, E. Sinclair 77-3-80, A. Doran 76—5—80, A. Dick, jun. 7 0-s—Bo, s—Bo, J. Hollow 75—5—80, J. Dunn 75 —6—Bo, G. Roney 74—10—80, W. Bam 74—12—80, C. Ford 72—12—80, E. Lee 72—9—80, E. Scott 71—12—80, T. Kennedy 77—2—79, O. Glynn 76—2—78, D, Borrie 75 —4 —79, R. Taylor 74 5 1 9, E. Swinard 76—2—78, W. Munro 75—3 78. J. Millin 75—3—78, J. Leslie 75—3 —7B, S. Pile 74—4—78, M. Wisuesky 74 —4 —7 B, G. Dunkley 71 —7 —78. The following are the results of the weekly shoot of the Maniototo Club:— J. Phillips 79—4—80. D. Lonie 77—4 80. G. M. Gilbert 76—6—80. A. Lenz 74—7—80, J. Scott 74—6—80. P. M'Hugh 74 —7 —SO, A. Pollock 73—7—80, D. M'Killop 72—15—80, W. Aitken 78—1—79, P. Kearney 72 —6—78, S. Wilson 75 —5 —77, J. D. Cromb 75—1—76, A. Macdonald 74 —1—75, B. Petherick 71 —4 —75, J. E. Kearney 73—2—75. F. Morris 71—3 —74, F. Healey 70—3—73, W. Norris 70—3— 73. The winner of the Hansen rifle button was J. Phillips, and D. M'Killop won the handicap button. . • , At the weekly shoot of the Hampden Club L. Caldwell secured the rifle button and F. Stringer won the handicap button. The following are the results;—G. Nicolsou 78—2—80, W. Olsen 78—7—80, W. Cooper 77—3—80, S. Cooper 76—4—80, Mrs A. Belcher 76 —4 —Bo, F. Stringer 74—6—80, W. Gillies 73—7—80, J. Mansoil 08—14—80, Len. Caldwell 78 —1—79, O. Gould 77—2—79, T. Gibson 75—3—78, W. Belcher 75—3—78. D. Walker •73 5—78, J. Munro 70—8—78, A, Familton 66—12—78, W. D. Moss 77—0—77, E. Nicolson 73—4—77, E. Stevenson 71—6— 77, W. T. Ford 74—2—76, Les. Caldwell 70—5—75, A. B. Lang 67—6—73, Miss G. Green 67—6—73. , .. . The highest scores registered at the weekly shoot of the Weston Club are as follows: —H. Stevenson 79, H. M'Naughton 79, L. Campbell 78, W. Paton 78, G. Campbell 77, J. Howell 77, A. M'Naughton 76, A. R. M'Naughton-76, B. Campbell 75, W. Laney 74, W. West 74, R, Paton 74, L. Clark 73, J. Laney 73, L. Park 72. H. M'Naughton won both the rifle and handicap buttons;