NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22101, 3 November 1933, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO.

• (Fbom Oue Special Coeeespondent.)

1 MAJESTIC PICTURES

Etarold Lloyd, at his funniest, takes you behind the ecenes of Hollywood and gives yon the time of your lives watching his antics as he endeavours to become a star to-night. It is a long time since this popular and bespectacled comedian has appeared amongst us, and he is sure of a great reception for his hilarious efforts on this occasion. Constance Cummings is his leading lady, while that fine old English actress, Louis*; Glosser Hale, adds to the fun. . Plans are now onen at the Bristol for " Cavalcade,” which will be shown on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of nest week. MANCHESTER UNITY git. Luke’s Hall was comfortably filled on the occasion of a concert and dance hcl-d by the Loyal Oamaru and Loyal Star of the North Lodges, M.U.1.0i0.F., to celebrate the latter’s third anniversary. ThAfirst part of the programme comprised individual items, which were all heartily applauded, those contributing being’Miss Samson and Mr E‘. Brown, (songs), Miss Lulu Downing, (dances), Sisters G. Cooke ancl-N. M’Caffery (character duets), Miss J. Battersby and Mr.'L. Barsdell (pianoforte and violin, duets), Miss M’Taggart and Mr H. M’Donnell (guitar duets). During the arranging of the scene for the humorqus sketch which followed, Bro. H. J. S. Grater led the audience in a abort community sing. Bro. R. J. Meldrum played the accompaniments. The sketch, “The Dear Departed,’’ was admirably presented, and the efforts of the performers won them warm approbation. The parts were well portrayed by Sis. G. Abel (Amelia Slater). Bro. N. Finder (Henry Slater), Sis. Hanley (Elizabeth Jordan), Mr S. Muirhead (Ben Jordan), Sis. E. Abel (Victoria), and Bro. J.Newaon . (grandfather). The performance reflected great credit on those taking part, and also on the producer, Mr S. Hook. Super and a danc6, for which Mr K. Bremner supplied the music, concluded a very successful evening, Bro. Meikle carrying out *the duties of COMMUNITY SINGING Through the courtesy of the manager ’(Mr H. S. a very successful session of community singing was held m the Majestic Theatre on Wednesday evening in order to raise funds for the purchase of toys for Christinas for the cnildren of unemployed men. An exceedingly bright programme of choruses and songs had been arranged and a very enjoyable hour of singing was spent.. Due. no doubt, to the beautiful weather conditions attracting many people to summer sports, the attendance was not quite as large as at other sessions, but those present responded generously to the appeal, £5. being collected for the evening. The leaders were Messrs Linton Hodge. G. Dickel, J. Weir, and H. Grater, and all combined to make the session a very enjoyable one. Mrs Loper gave valuable assistance at the piano. - ' :

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL

The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last night, when there were present the Mayor (Mr M. F. Cooney) and Crs R. Milligan, G. Mitchell, F. Butterfield, R. Jenkins, J. H. Treseder, K. Familton, N. H. Colquhoun, J. M’Diarmid, J. C. Kirkness, D. S. Lain, and A; R. Tait. The Finance Committee reported a debit balance in the district fund account of £7333 7s, and acouute amounting to £966 12s 2d were passed for payment. , . . The Finance Committee recommended that the valuer’s report on the applications for reduction of rent in respect to section part 20, block LXXIII, and block XCVIa. be received and submitted to the lessees, the, reduction to be 20 per cent, of the amount stated, deducted from the present rent. —Adopted. < . The Finance Committee recommended that half rates be allowed on section IS, block XLIII, the property having been unoccupied six months. —Adopted. Mr E. J. Pile (Moeraki) advised the council of an accident with his car which ran into a hole excavated by council employees in Thames street,: and that he was holding the council responsible lor the cost of repairing , the damage done, amounting to £ll 8s 6d.—The I'inance Committee recommended that the council disclaim any liability in respect to the claim. —Adopted. The By-laws Committee recommended that Messrs Maude Bros, be permitted to transfer the kerbside pump from outside Messrs Dewar and M’Kenzie s, Coquet street, to the front of their garage m Severn street, the application of October 5 to transfer one from the club garage being cancelled. —Adopted. The By-laws Committee recommended that Inspector Crump be granted a bicycle allowance of £2 12s per annum.— City Council advised that 2 per cent, was considered a fair and reasonable charge for the collection and distribution of heavy traffic fees.—The , By-laws Committee recommended tnat support be given to the Waitaki County Council’s objection to this charge being made. —Adopted. _ TI . , „ The borough solicitors (Messrs Hislop and Creagh and Main) advised that by proclamation in 1891 the Maerewhenua River and its tributaries were formally proclaimed a water course in which tailings, debris, and waste water were suffered to flow or be discharged—The Waterworks Committee recommended that the race inspector be asked to turnish a. preliminary report on the question of pollution of water by mining operations.by the Maerewhenua Company. ~The P Town Hall Committee reported that the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company’s complaint in respect to one of its office chimneys had been referred to the chairman for attentloThe Town Hall Committee recommended that the Fuller-Hayward Theatre Corporation be granted permission to screen a suitable programme on the evening of Christmas Day, the programme to be submitted to the chairman.—Adopted. The Town Hall Committee recommended that the Fuller-Hayward Theatre Corporation he permitted to give an enter-, tainment on Sunday evening, November 19, assisted by items rendered by the Oamaru Municipal Band, admission by silver coin, the proceeds to be devoted to bnving toys for children of unemployed and those in hospital, such permission no* to be considered as a precedent.—Adopted. The Works Committee reported that the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s request that the defect in the sewer leading from the Show Grounds to Lynn street be remedied, had been referred to the foreman for attention. The Works Committee. reported that Mr D. Marshall’s application for permission to erect a canvas sign on the veranda at.the Queen’s Hotel building had been referred to the chairman. Cr Milligan and the foreman for'inspection and report. •The Works Committee recommended that where -practicable, soil be placed on the footpaths'between the asphalt and fences/' ivith-Va view to. encouraging residents' itoVßeauti.fy the streets with a strip of lawn grass; —Adopted. The Works Committee recommended that the Relief Workers’ Association be advised that the council did not . intend .'to make a permanent appointment to nil the position recently held by Mr Malcolm, as the work required was only casual. The P Whrkg Committee recommended \that when the foreman considered the surface of Trent street, between Thames and Tweed streets, ready for tar sealing, he be authorised to carry out the work. —Adopted. The Reserves Committee recommended that the Municipal Band be granted permission to use the., public gardens on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, December 2, for the purpose of running a carnival; and to give a concert on the afternoon or evening of November o in the gardens. —Adopted. , . , , The Baths Committee recommended that the Swimming Club be informed that the council could not undertake the v'oik of whitening the sides and bottom of the baths this season. Cr Mitchell reported that the estimated cost of material was £2s—Crs Familton, Kirkness, and others urged that this work be undertaken but, as it would delay the opening of the baths, the committee was requested to go into the question at as early a elate a3r A°e & lßaUis Committee recommended that the Swimming Club be granted Permission to arrange classes, and use the baths for instruction purposes duringt'6,Proposed “Learn to Swim Week from December 4 to December 9, both inclusive. The P committee could not recommend making a grant towards the expenses or “ .bearn to Swim Week,” but recommended that the caretaker he instructed to undertake the duties of instructor, and that an assistant he appointed during such te Tlie Swimming Club wrote thanking councillors for the generous way in which the club’s suggestions and requests had been received and acceded to. Received. W. A. Taylor applied for permission to erect a sign in Severn street.—The application was referred to the Works C °Cloude ? Neon Signs applied for permission to erect an electrical sign at J. M’Diarmid’s, in Thames street.—This was referred to the chairman of the Moiks Committee, with power to act. Dr Stubbs reported that the experimental heating tank erected by the council at the Drill Hall was now in use, the results being very satisfactory and proving the effectiveness of, sun heating of water for the baths.-The report was received, and permission was granted to puDlish the results as soon as available. The rate inspector (Mr D. Fraser) reported that the river had remained at a constant level during the month, 16 heads of clean water being maintamed_ in the race without difficulty. Repairs and cleaning out work had been carried out, and the replacement of MTheea boxing had been proceeded with and repairs to Carrington’s flume and the Awamoko Creek flume completed.—l he report was revert to 7.30 p.m. for the council meetings instead of 8 o clock during the summer months was carried by six votes to five. . ~ ~ , , The removal of the weighbridge building was referred to the Works Committee for attention. M.U.1.0.0.F. SHIELD COMPETITION To-morrow night the initiation competition for the Brownlee Shield, presented bv Mr W. G. Brownlee, will take place in the Oddfellows’ Ha 11,.. Coquet street, when all the lodges of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows in North Otago will compete. 1 he shield, which is at present in the window ot the H.B. Clothing Factory, is a very handsome one of dark oak and bronze,

with silver shields for inscription. The insignia of the Order is also embodied on the shield in attractive enamel ware. This is the first time the initiation competition for the shield is to be held, and great interest is being displayed in the event. Members of the Loyal Dnnback, Palmerston, Ngapara, Band of Friendship (Kakanui), Oamaru Star of the North Lodges, and all the brethren and sisters of the Manchester Unity are invited to attend the function. Supper and a dance for members of the Order only will follow the competition. OAMARU LABOUR PARTY There was a good attendance at the Bungalow to listen to an address given by Dr M’Millan. of £urow, under the auspices of the Oamaru branch of the New Zealand Labour Party. Owing to a mechanical breakdown in his car Dr M’Millan was delayed in his arrival at Oamaru, but Mr H. Grocott addressed those present on the aims asd objects of the partjs dealing particularly with currency and production and distribution. Mr T. v\ . Jacobs, who occupied the chair, introduced Dr M’Millan, who explained the Labour Party’s policy, and strongly criticised the Coalition Government. He criticised the economy campaign, for which efficiency, he contended, should have been substituted, quoting Professor Fisher’s views on' reductions in pensions and the taxable capacity of the country in favour of his argument. The economic conditions, lie said, had been made by man, and could be remade by man to fit the needs and requirements of mankind. The problems were not political, but financial and economic, and they had to fight on to gain financial self-govern-ment and economic security. There was no real over-production, but misdirected production, faulty distribution, and under-consumption. They had no place in the country for the financial speculator, and their whole trouble lay in the lack of organisation and equitable distribution of real wealth. They should not rest until they had raised the standard of living and gained economic security. The standard and conditions of relief work were a disgrace. There was no excuse for unemployment in an intelligent community, and the Labour Party would tackle the problem as Richard Seddon had tackled it, by embarking on a vigorous public works policy of useful productive work. The Main Trunk railway in the North Island was in a disgraceful state on account of the economy measures, and a major railway disaster would result if not attended to. Dr M’Millan dealt in turn with the party s land policy and proposals for the control of currency and credit, and after answering questions, was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. •' PHCENIX BOWLING CLUB The following is the draw for the Phoenix _ Bowling Club’s championship competitions:— SINGLES.

Miller v. Herron, Humphries v. J. H. Grenfell, Grant v. Hutchison, Dunbar v. Adams, Forrest v. Eskrick, Thomson v. Panckhnrst, Foster v. Calder, Marshall v. A. G. Robertson, Mitchell v. Aitkenhead. Crisp v. Craig, Slater v. Mollison, Joe Reid v. Borrie, D. H. Reid v. Wilson, Buist v. Tinnock, E. W. Grenfell v. Armstrong. PAIRS.

Watte and Miller v. J. H. Grenfell and Buist, Foster and Joe Reid y. Galloway and Crisp; Forrest and Adams_ v. Watson and Marshall, H. P. Familton and Dunbar v. Herron and Mitchell, A. G. Robertsoji and Calder v. Wilson and Thomson, Craig and Panckhurst v. Hear and Aikenhead, Chase and Tinnock v. Borrie and Mollison, Humphnee and Grant v. Banks and K. Familton, Wed'le and E. W. -Grenfell v. Eskrick and Slater, Mathieson and H. L. Familton a bye. RINKS. A. G. Robertson, Borrie, Calder, Mollison; Watson, Eskrick, Marshal. SlateV; Herron, Wilson. Mitchell, Thomson; Foster, Rear, Aitkenhead, Joe Reid; Craig, Mathieson, H. L. Familton, Panckhurst; H. P; S. Familton, Wedde, Dunbar, E. W. Grenfell; Forrest,' Humphries, Grant, Adams; Galloway, J. H.- Grenfell, Crisp, Buist. . . , , , The rinks competition will be played as one section. PERSONAL Mr Hugh Miller, of Mar ton, arrived in Oamaru yesterday to assume his duties as chief postmaster, and is staying at the Queen’s Hotel, Mr F. G. Nind, the former chief postmaster at Oamaru, will leave to-day to take up his duties as chief postmaster at Timaru. Queen’s Hotel.—Mr J. Donovan (Christchurch), Mr P, D. Taylor Mrs E Taylor. Mr W. Fraser, Mr and Mrs j" M. Becker, Mr S. Barnett, Mr G. Smith, Mr A. Umbers (Dunedin), Mr R. Watson (Timaru). WOMEN’S INSTITUTE On the occasion of the first birthday of the Awamoko-Georgetown Women’s Institute a very successful concert and dance was held in the Awamoko Hall* which w r as tastefully decorated. The president (Mrs Thomas) extended a welcome to an exceptionally large gathering, especially the visitors from other institutes. Mrs Thomas was presented with a pretty, bouquet by the vice-president. Community singing was held under the leadership of Mesdames Thomas and Johnston, Miss Foley, who played the accompaniments during the evening, being at the piano. The concert programme opened with a chorus, the setting for the stage being a beach scene painted by Miss V. Marshall. A recitation by Miss E. Birch all a sketch by Mrs Thomas and Miss Miles were greatly enjoyed. A sitting of a mock court caused a great deal of amusement, and a short sketch by Mrs Johnston and Miss ivmg was well presented. Misses Morrison and Miles were seen in a very attractive Victorian item, in which they sang, a duet and danced a minuet. The sketch The Family Group” was well acted, those taking part being as follows: —Miss Morrison (photographer), Mrs Thomas (grandma), Miss Birchall (Aunt Maria), Miss Geddes (Emily), Miss F. Milne (’Arry), and Miss Ledingham (Ecle). This 'item was a very popular one with the audience. A song was contributed by Miss E. Birchall. and a further sketch followed. A negro minstrel item concluded the concert programme, after which Mrs Thomas thanked all who had taken part. The ceremony of cutting the birthday cake then took place. Mrs Thomas lit the candle, and the oldest member of the institute (Mrs Poison) blew it out. An enjoyable dance followed to music by R. Jackson's orchestra. UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS Sixty-three candidates are at present sitting for the university degree examinations at St. Luke’s Hall, the Ven. Archdeacon Russell being chief supervisor, ine examinations will be concluded on November 20. MEN’S GOLF The draw for the Bogey Match to be played at Awamoa links to-morrow is as follows;—Roll v. Banks, Patterson v. Skirving. Millar v. Scott, Kilpatrick v. Stark, Maude v. Sumpter, G. Ciithbertson v. Milnes, A. Robertson v. G. Robertson, M’Kenzio v. Wilson, Newson v. W. Robertson, Kinder v. Dalton, Domigan v. Restieaux, Catto v. Rivers, Farrell v. M'Larcn, Bews v. Branthwaite. Hedges v. Williams, S. Cuthbertson v. M Ewan, M'Beath y. Murison. AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the North Otago Amateur Athletic Association was held last night, when the president (Mr E. O. Martin) presided. The annual report and balance sheet, which disclosed a satisfactory financial position, were adopted. In speaking to the annual report, Mr Martin said that the association appeared to be in a very sound position, and with the support of the public the coming year promised to be more successful than the past season. A large amount had been expended on equipment which was neces-

sary for the well-being of athletics. The active membership was email, but this was only natural in a young association. The sports meeting held during the year had been up to standard, and there were some promising athletes in the district. The support accorded the meetings by the public had been disappointing, but this was in some measure due to counterattractions.

The following officers were elected:— Patrons —Messrs G. F. E. Cooney, F. Milner, Bro. O’Connor, and Miss J. B. Wilson; president, Mr E. O. Martin; vice-presidents—Dr Orbell, the Rev. A. B. Kilroy, Messrs J. Simpson, W. Kinder, J. M. Forrester, S. Hall, M. K. M'Gulloch, A. Sallis, and H. Woodham; secretary and treasurer, Mr R. E. Ditnick; club captain, Mr A. A. Cameron; deputy captain, Mr A. G. Clark; committee—Dr L. Douglas, Messrs H. Benson. P. L. Hodge, I. Miller, D. Crawley, G. Williamson, J. Drabble, W. Johnston, R. Orbell; auditors, Messrs N. H. Colquhoun and A. MTntyre; delegate to Otago Centre, Mr L. Buddicom.

In reference to the tour of the Australian athletes to New Zealand this year, Mr Martin said that he considered Oamaru should be included in the itinerary. When the American athletic team had toured the Dominion it had visited Waimate, where a very successful meeting had been held. It would be a great assistance to the local association to hold a meeting. Mr R. E. Dimiek stated that an application should be made to the New Zealand Council as soon as possible. A visit would help the association considerably, and, it was also the duty of the association to the public to get the Australians to visit Oamaru. There should be excellent competition available for the visitors. It was decided as a recommendation to the incoming committee that an application be made to the New Zealand Council for Oaidaru to be included in the Australian’s tour.

Dr Douglas said that he wished to give a medal for competition in handicap distance running of 1000 yardsand upwards. He wished to encourage training throughout the season. On behalf of the association, the .president thanked Dr Douglas for his generous actiop. The hope was expressed that two nights a week would be set aside for training, and the secretary was asked to approach the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association to secure the show grounds for the purpose. Mr Dimiek said he would like to see two further nights set aside for gymnasium training, when lectures and demonstrations on correct work v and exercise could be given to improve the way of training of the athletes. It was decided not to hold an open meeting before Christmas, but to hold evening meetings for members. Messrs A. A. Cameron and R. E. Dimiek were appointed a sub-committee to go into the question of securing a monogram for the association to be worn on the members’ uniform. ■ \ WAITAKI ACCLIMATISATION V SOCIETY The monthly meeting of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society was held last night. The president (Dr R. S. Orbell) occupied the chair. The New Zealand Association advised that at a meeting of the Central Fresh Water Research Committee the financial position was discussed and the opinion was expressed that the society had not a proper appreciation of the importance to anglers of the very valuable work being, done by the Central Research Committee, The association asked for further assistance from the societies. The secretary reported that 10 per cent, of the revenue from fish licenses went to the association. —The chairman said that the society was doing its duty to the best of its < ability and should not be expected to give any more assistance.

A catalogue of the activities of the New Zealand Research Committee was received, and the Research Committee also wrote asking for information regarding the relations existing between perch and trout where they occurred together in New Zealand waters. —Two of the older fishermen stated that no perch existed in the Kakanui River to their knowledge. The only perch or tench to be found were in. the Oamaru and Waiareka Creeks. —The secretary was instructed to forward the necessary information to the Research Committee. Accounts amounting to £ls 2s 6d were passed for payment. ■ , Mr J. Main, of the Hakataramea hatcheries, wrote stating that 200,000 fry had been successfully liberated in the Kakanui River, 15,000 in the Oamaru Creek, and 85,000 in the Ahuriri River.— The secretary reported that 38,000 fry 'given by the Otago Society, including 10.000 Scotchburn, had been liberated m the KakanUi, making a total of 238,000 for this river—Votes of thanks were accorded those who assisted in the liberation of the fry recently.