NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22136, 14 December 1933, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO.

: (From Oue Special Correspondent.)

HIGH WATER AT OAMARU December 14.—0.3 a.m. and 0.30 p.m. MAJESTIC THEATRE Those who revel in a romance of the air will have their hearts’ desire night and Friday in “ Flying De'vus, showing to-night and Friday at the Majestic. It is- a most sensational story of the air, having romance and tragedy behind ■ the' most unusual death-defying stunts that, have been witnessed —and they have been aplenty; Ralph Bellamy, Arlene Judge, Bruce Cabot, and Clitt Edwards, the comedian, form the cast. Patrons are reminded, of the fact that the plans are filling for -the 5 and 8 o’clock sessions of “ Tell Me To-night, which shows on Saturday. • • EVENING SPORTS MEETING The following are additional handicaps for the evening sports meeting to be held at the Oamaru Show Grounds to-night by the Oamaru Athletic and Cycling Club:—, 100 Yards—M. J. Joyce 2yds, L. Miller 10.' ’■■■.’■ ■ » One Mile.—L. Ledingham, 40yds, J. Hies, 00. - . , ' ROWING . / The semi-final of the President’s'Fours was rowed on dead water. Holland defeated Morris, in the first heat by a canvas, but in the second and third heats the decisions were reversed, the third heat going to Morris by a good margin. In- the second draw Mackie and Hastie, after a perfect start, had an even! race, and finished equal. In the second heat Mackie defeated Hastie by a length. KAKANUI METHODIST CHURCH ’• ’ IL i There was a'large congregation at the Kakanui Methodist Church, where the Rev. J. F.- Jack gave a very fine address, and at the close of the service, presented .the prizes awarded to the pupils attending tlie ; Sunday'school, being assisted by Miss.Maffey (Sunday school superintendent). The following is the prize hst:— Beginners—Edith Ormandy, Helen Dal : gcty, Clarence Maffey, Richard Anderson,. Gwen Maffey, Gertrude Esther, Sylvia Ormandy, Ronald Maffey. Junior Class—Doreen Maffey, John Oats, Dorothy Gaiyford, Madge Robertson, Iris Cox, Leslie Simpson, Ivan Oats, Robgrt Watts, ;ShonaM‘Cahle. ■ Seniors.—Nancy Wilson, Janie Oats. ‘Jeaft;. Wilson, 1 Leonard - Ormandy, Jean Byers:, Keith, Barnett, Douglas M Cabo. - Attendance Prizes.—r Janie Oats, Iris Cox. John, Oats. Nancy Wilson, Doreen Maffey, Jean Wilson. " ' . Bible Learners’ Memory Certificates.— Nancy Wilson, Doreen Maffey, Jame Oats, Jean - Byers. Leonard Ormandy, Dorothy Cayford. John Oats, Douglas M'Cabe, Jean Wilson. , ‘ Special Prizes,— Nancy Wilson, Clifford Cayford. " V '

HAMPDEN PRESBYTERIAN . ' . : CHURCH ' 'At, the ■ annual congregational meeting of the Hampden Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J. G. Harkness presided over a good attendance. The secretary and treasurer (Mrs Ross), presented the report j and balance sheet, whicli showed that the managers had'been able to meet all their liabilities in connection with the church. The ordinary revenue showed a slight increase this year, and_ the annual function held by the Ladies’ Guild and a garden fete were particularly successful The flower show inagurated by the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, along with the boxes for missions and Mr Brugh. for social service work, realised just on £3O. Mrs R. D. AitchesOni (secretary: -of the; P.W.M.U.),. Miss Eousten (Sunday school), and Miss Lester (Girjs Auxiliary) read', their various reports, which were all very encouraging;..’ During the evening the choir ; gave several anthenisi and ,the. usual social half-hopr closed. the proceedings., ... V ' KAKANUI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Kakanui VSfomen’s Institute held its last meeting for the year in the .Sunday ■ School Hall, at which Mrs J. M. Smith presided over a good attendance pf members. The meeting opened with the institute song and creed. The roll call was well responded , to, and the answers caused a good deal of amusement. A competition, “ Peeling a Potato Blindfolded, resulted in Mrs Smith and. Mrs Rowlands producing the neatest specimens. Mrs 6. M'Donald.gave.a very, interesting -demonstration on the making of soft toys, explaining the various processes, the finished articles being much admired. Mrs M'Douald was accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the conclusion of the demonstration. Suggestions were invited for the entertainment of the local school children, and it was decided, subject to the School Committee’s approval, to entertain the children at a fancy dress party, preceding the distribution of prizes on the evening of December 21. Mrs 1. . Cox contributed a humorous reading, which was much enjoyed. A very delightful supper was provided by the hostesses, Misses S. M'Donald and A'. Smith. HAMPDEN RIFLE CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Hampden Defence Rifle Club seven shots and two sighters were fired at 300 yards and 500 yards. A variable light made shooting difficult at times. W. T. Ford secured i;he button for the aggregate, and E. Stevenson the handicap button. The results are as follows: —

ST. THOMAS’S ACADEMY At the break-up ceremony of St. Thomas’s Academy prizes were presented by the Very Rev.. J. J. O’Reilly to the following: — _ . Form 2. —Dux of school (gold medal). C Hally 1, V. Meehan 2. Arithmetic: p| Tavlor. Composition; T. Murphy. History and geography: F, M’Kny. Form I.—F.-'Curry. 1, E. Woods 2. Standard IV.—B. Bourke I, P. Windle 2; Standard Hl.—Arithmetic: P. Griffin. Standard II. —S. Dunn 1, J Perkins 2. Music Prizes. —Senior: T._ Murphy (piano). Junior honours: F. Curry (violin), E. Woods (piano), and F. Curry (harnionv). Piano: Elementary, distinction, G. Ross. Singing: P. Taylor. Elocution: P. Dwyer. , Physical Drill.—Junior squad (medal): M. St. George. Senior squad (medal): F. Curry. Best all-round athlete (medal); F, Curry. • . . Christian Doctrine—Junior (medal): P. Murray 1, W. Mulvenna 2. Senior (gold medal); I. Murphy 1, K. Bourke 2. ■Gold medal for good conduct; F. M’Kay. -

ACTIVITIES-OF THE DISTRICT.

HAMPDEN BOROUGH COUNCIL At the monthly meeting of the Hampden Borough Council there were present the Mayor (Mr W. A. Murcott), Crs 1). C. Dunbar, W. Cameron, R., M’Mecking, J. N. Sprague, J. Murcott, and l E. Bishop. Accounts amounting to £24 7s were passed for payment. Permission was granted to Mr E. Stringer to cut cocksfoot on the roadside. An application from Mr E. Coleman to fence' a street was refused. The Mayor, Crs Dunbar and Cameron were appointed to meet the members of the Highways Board during their visit to Hampden in January. A letter was received from the Waitajd County Council regarding the impounding of cattle, and it was decided that the ranger be instructed to issue summonses to owners of trespassing cattle on the streets. It was resolved that the Reserves Committee make a further inspection of the gorse growing on the lines and properties, and that action be taken where necessary. The Works Committee reported that new stock yards at the commonage were now completed, and votes of thanks were passed to Cr Cameron for his supervision of the work, and to the unemployed tor their good work in that direction. The committee was empowered to inspect the crossing to Mr Finmore’s property and submit a .report. The next meeting of the council will ■be held ,on the second Monday in January. At the conclusion of the meeting the Mayor extended to the councillors the season’s;greetings.

- : .v DOMINICAN COLLEGE At the annual break-up of the Dominican College, Teschemakers,. the Rev.,JJr Whyte presided. In his address to ; the pupils after the distribution of prizes his Lordship exhorted them to remember the French motto,“ Noblesse Oblige, _ . lhj?y were under an obligation to uphold the traditions of the college, and to act on all occasions in a manner worthy of their training. He reminded those w'ho were leaving, the school, leaving a small world for a larger, that they were going from a sheltered life into a w’orld where temptations would have'to be faced. They would have to stand firm, and "put into practice the lessons' they had received. As in physical culture, every muscle was developed, so in the beautiful surroundings in which they had been ‘trained every faculty of mind and soul had been developed by. their teachers. More then would-be expected from them than fiom those who had fewer opportunities. Their parents would not bev oyer critical in their progress in', mathematics and such subjects, hut they would rightly Aspect results in obedience, respect, and helpfulness, in courtesy and charity. In conclusion his Lordship congratulated the pupils on their successful school year..and wished them all the joys of the approaching festive season. The following, is the prize, list: — , Primer 1. —Numbers: J. Blair. Reading: K. M’Cabe. Counting: A. Aitclnson. Pripier s.—Composition and spelling; C. Blair. ' v ; Standard T.—Catechism;. Mi M Kinnon. Class prize: P. Finlay. Composition: Joy Blair. <■ ’ Standard IV. —Class prize; _E, M Kinnon. Second in merit: M; Blair. V

.Form 1. —Class! prize: Z. ; pM‘Einnon. Second in merit: j. Todd,. ; r > -. i’ Form 2.—Catdchism: ,K; Easton. Claes medallist: K. Easton. Improvement. S. Phillips. S 1 / - . ‘ ' Form lll.—Gatechism: D. Orr. Class medallist: N. Kerin. : . French; D. Orr. English: K. Griffin. Arithmetic: G. Coffey. History: J/ Clinton. Physiology: M. Johnston, Politeness: N. Kerin, ; Form IV. —Class medallist; C. .Crosbie; second in merit: ‘H. Griffin. Languages: C. Crosbie. Home science: B. Donnelly. Form V.T-Excellence in English: . Mr Orr. Mathematics: M. Kerin., Arithmetic: ■M. Walsh. History and science: N. O’Shea. Painting, and elocution: E, Henderson. • ,■ _ Dux of'college (gold, medal): M. Orr. Senior. Christian doctrine. First division (gold medal): N.- O’Shea. Second division (medal);: H. Griffin.' Good conduct (gold medal awarded by the votes of the sisters);: M. Kerin. : , •. Wreath (awarded by the votes of ; the pupils to the most popular girl): M. Ofr and N, O’Shea:.(equal). , , ;; ;

WAITAKI HOSPITAL BOARD The monthly meeting of the Waitaki Hospital Board was held yesterday morning. There were present Mr J. Rodman (chairman), Mesdames T. A. Munro and J, M.' Forrester, Messrs W. Forrester, D. J. Ross, ' N. E. Colquhoun, and A. MTnncs. Accounts amounting to £1222 10s 7d were passed for payment. The Audit Department returned the balance sheet for the year ended March 31, 1933, duly certified. The Waitaki Hydro Medical Association forwarded £97 17s Id for contributions to November SO, 1933. Mrs Nichols and Miss A; J.“ Reid'enclosed £2 and £4 4s respe'ctively towards the providing of Christmas cheer fof inmates of the, Oamaru Hospital and Victoria Home . The Waitaki Electric Power Board wrote thanking the board for - the letter regarding the opeVation of the electrical cooking apparatus installed at the Public Hospital.. The chairman referred , to the recent motor car accident on the hospital hill, and considered that, although the surface of the road had been greatly improved, .some protection should be erected at the turning into the hospital.—The chairman and secretary were appointed to'go into the question with the Oamaru Borough Council.' , The medical superintendent reported that 91 patients were admitted to the hospital during the month; 88 were discharged. four died, leaving 83 remaining in the hospital. The number of operations was 60. The out-patients numbered 178, and the daily average of in-patients was 85.1. Gifts were acknowledged from Mr Stringer, Mrs Frame, Mrs Blackgrove,. Mrs Roberts, St. Luke's. Horticultural Society, Majestic Theatre, and Municipal Band. The' matron of the Kurow Maternity Hospital reported that during the month 14 patients were admitted, 13 discharged, leaving two. remaining in the hospital. : The matron of Victoria Home reported that 12 patients were admitted.' 12 discharged, leaving 15 remaining in the home. Gifts were acknowledged from Mesdames Tregoning. A. Opr, and Paterson, Women’s Club, Awamoa Tennis Club. The. Salvation Army Band visited the home and gave a programme of sacred music, which was much appreciated. The chairman said that the board greatly appreciated the efforts of its many friends to provide entertainment for the inmates at the hospital and home so frequently. The board had many friends in Oamaru, and it' was certainly a matter for great gratification to the members. The board’s, friends gave, their services freely, and he expressed deep appreciation to those who had assisted in making the life of the patients more enjoyable; •" Messrs W. 1' orrester and A. MTnncs endorsed the chairmans Mr Rodman also expressed hie thanks and appreciation of the valuable help and co-operation of the members of the board during the year. The board had several ups and downs, but be cpuld safely say that if was in smoother waters. ihe members had shown common sense and reasoning in all matters, am, he felt sure that the general community appreciated the work the board was doing. , due board was filling an important place in the community, said Mr Rodman. He then extended the season s greetings to the members, who suitably reciprocated the chairman’s best wishes.

The secretary. was instructed to forward a letter of welcome to Nurse Mackie on her return to New Zealand. It was decided to forgo the January meeting. The members were later the guests of the chairman at dinner.j

SIDEY CUP The last game in the first round of the Sidey Cup Competition was won by Awaraoa bv a margin of 3 points, the totals being Awamoa 120, Meadpwbank 117. Details (Awamoa names mentioned first) Vernor, Braxton, Stichman, Christie 17, Nimmo, Cunningham, Carson, Martin 20; Robertson, Glen, Jenkins, Rusbatch 15, Caldow, Jamieson, Andrew, Blacklock 14; Tempero, Nicholson, Crisp, Kennedy 18. MTheat, Luisetti, Macrae, Selfe 11; Reid, Hay, Gray, Barr 7, Upchurch, Archibald, Cox, Mollisou 17; Richardson, M’Jennett, M'Narry, Tisdnll 13, Blacklock, jun., Hartley, Mullin, Berry 11; M'Combie, Grant, Tomkins, A. Robertson 16, A. 1 Robertson, Kitchen, Cartwright, Hart 15; Oats, Torrance, Thomson, Hewat 17, Brown, Madden, Chappell, Smith 14; Jones, Smith,' Excell, Hodge 17, H, Taylor, Don, Crichton, Mitchell 15. WARDEN’S COURT A sitting of the Warden’s Court was held yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. The application of P. J. Gilsenan and T. J. Shanahan for an ordinary prospecting license at Dunback was withdrawn by leave of the court. The surrender of a special alluvial claim license at the Shag River, Dunback, by -R. H. Hewett and Richard Hewat, was accepted as from December 13 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 for the plaintiffs in the - following civil cases: —Wai--taki Dairy Company, - Ltd,, v. Andrew Wilson (Herbert), £ll 5s Bd, costs (£2 Ifls): G. C. Dennison v, William Deem, £7. 18s ,7d, costs (£2 2s 6d). , Edward Pollett, of Moeraki, was charged with assaulting John Whatutua Whitau. Mr R. D. H. Swindley appeared for the defendant, and Sergeant Fearnley conducted the police prosecution. The facts were briefly outlined by Sergeant Fearnley, who said the defendant, when remonstrated with by women, used filthy language. 1

’The boy, Whitau, in evidence, said he was 12 years of age, and’lived .with his grandparents at Moeraki. He was bringing cows into the boundary paddock at the Kaik. There were two horses there, and ho tried to drive them back, but they ran past him through the gate. Pollett drove the horses back, • and then came over and pulled him off his pony and kicked him, witness receiving a bruise on the side. He then took the bridle off the pony, and hit witness with the bridle. Witness was sitting ori the ground crying. There had been trouble before through leaving the gate open. Pollett had told him to close the gate about 10 times.- About three weeks prior he had told witness-that if he left the gate open again he woiilld" give him a hiding. Tellett kicked him once, and hit him with the bridle twice. Witness went to school that morning, but did not go back in the afternoon.’

Mary Whitau, mother of the' boy, gave evidence of the nature of the bruise on the hip and marks above the knee. • . Constable Woodley stated that two days later he examined the. boy and found a .very severe bruise on .the left hip. The defendant, when-interviewed, said the boy had left the gate open many times, and he was so wild he could not help himself. The boy’s father had told him to give him, a hiding, and he had ; frequently warned, the, boy 1 about leaving .the gate open. There * was too much wrahgling about the gate, said Constable Woodley. Mr Bundle said he had some hesitation in not sending Pollett to gaol. He would be convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called on within 12 months, on condition that he be of good behaviour, and that witnesses’ expenses (£2 Is 3d) be paid within a month. It wag a cowardly thing for Pollett to strike a boy like that, said Mr Bundle, even if he had lost his temper. ALLEGED SLANDER.

Gilbert Falls, of Waiareka, factory employee claimed £lO for alleged slander, from William Goodall, of Waiareka, mill hand. The statement of claim stated tnat the defendant ■ accused the plaintiff of stealing wood belonging to the defendant.' Mr R, D. H. Swindley appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr C. Zimmermann for the defendant. Counsel said the,, parties were neighbours, but had not been friendly for throe years, when the plaintiff had strong grounds for saying the ■ defendant’s son entered his house and stole £l. The boy admitted being in the house, and could give no reason. The police went into the matter, but no action followed. On November 1 the plaintiff was outside the defendant’s house putting two empty drums on his car, when the defendant accused him of stealing wood.' The defendant repeated this on November 6, and counsel submitted that the defendant had been malicious. The plaintiff, in evidence, said that they had become unfriendly on account of an accusation made by witness three years'ago that the defendant’s boy had stolen £l. On November 1 the. defendant accused; Witness of stealing his wood. Witness had never been on the defendant’s premises. On November 6he was interviewed by the police, who searched his house but found no wood. Witness went to the defendant, and said, “Do you still accuse me of stealing your wood? ” and the defendant replied, “Yes. I do.” A witness, Isaac Mills, also asked the defendant if he still accused the witness of stealing wood, and defendant again said ‘ Yes.” He added that he-was very sure of himself, and had him just where he Avanted him. The defendant called witness and Mills by a filthy term, and said he would niake it hot for them in the court, and hotter for them afterwards. , Witness had neyer taken wood from Goodall’s place. Mills was witness’s brother-in-law, > and they went ,to the defendant to see if he would apologise. j . Isaac Mills, a borough council employee, gave corroborative evidence. as to the conversation between the parties on November 6. A year ago he had brought an action for slander, as he was then accused of stealing wood, so he had had experience in slander cases. At this stage Mr Zimmermann applied for a pon-suit. quoting authorities in support of his submission that unless'the defendant were actuated by malice, the occasion was privileged. Further, the statement of claim disclosed no cause of action and the plaintiff, he said, must base hie claim on the previous slander, and the words on which he based his claim must be set out verbatum in the statement of claim- Thirdly, the plaintiff asked for what he got. invited the repetition of the insult, and therefore he acquiesed in the publication of the insult. Mr Swindley submitted that the occasion was not privileged, although the slander was repeated in reply to the plaintiff’s question. It had never been supposed that such a repetition was a privileged occasion. . , . Mr Bundle said the question raised by the defendant was one of some nicety, and amounted to whether the defendant repeated the slander alleged to have been made on November 1. He was of the opinion that the defendant did make the substantive accusation of theft against the plaintiff. He would reserve the question of non-suit ns regards the question of qualified privilege. The plaintiff was entitled to take a witness to ask if the defendant still persisted in making the accusation. ~ Counsel for' the defence said they woum relv on the plea of justification. Hie defendant admitted that on November 6 he had replied “Yes” to the question put by the plaintiff. . The defendant stated.that on November 1 he was wakened by his daughter at 5.15 am. He dressed and went out to see Falls, and he accused Falls of taking the wood. Witness said his daughter saw him going out with the wood. Falls denied it, and said they had not been friends for a long time and they should be friends, again. Two days later bark was found in Falls’s tflace by the chopping block. On November 0 Falls and Mills came to the back door, and Falls said; “Do you still accuse me of stealing wood. Witness replied; “Yes.” and Mills said: I witness that.” Witness then returned to his tea.

Cross-examined: Witness said his daughter told him Bert Falls was taking their wood. Witness said Falls admitted he accused his boy of stealing the £l, but he knew the man who had stolen it, and suggested they should be friends. He was quite satisfied the plaintiff took the wood.

■They had missed wood all through the Winter.. His wife found a piece of bark near the plaintiff’s chopping block, and this was taken to the police. It still rankled in his mind that Falls had said his boy stole £1 three years ago. He supposed his action in going to the police was to show Falls up. • Mr Bundle said it was regrettable that neighbours’ quarrels should come before the court. This was capable of agreement between the parties, and he suggested this course to counsel. The defendant s own statements alone were sufficient to dam him, especially in making the statement to his own employer. . The case was adjourned at this stage till next Wednesday. ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL •jL t At the annual distribution of prizes at St. Joseph's School, conducted by the Dominican Nuns, the Very Rev. Father O’Reilly presented the prizes, and afterwards addressed the scholars, congratulating them on their various successes during the past year, and giving them an appropriate talk on their behaviour during the vacation period. The prize list is as follows: — Form ll.—Dux (gold medal): Connie Douglas. Arithmetic; Maureen Meehan. Recitation and reading; Velma Mathie. Drawing: Patricia Joyce. Science: Dons Walker. Form I.—Nancy Dalgleish 1, Mary, M'Kone 2. Composition: Patricia Hook. Standard IV.—Ann Hickey 1. Composition: Mary O’Donnell. Standard 111. —Margaret Collins I. Drawing: Pauline Joyce. , Standard ll.—Mary Corcoran 1. Writing: Mary Meehan. Christian doctrine: Eileen Collins. ’ Standard I,—Pat M’Kone 1, John Gallagher 2 Christian doctrine: Iris Dorward’. GENERAL PRIZES. Senior Christian doctrine (gold medal presented by the Very Rev. Father O’Reilly): Maureen Meehan. Intermediate Christian doctrine (silver medal presented by Mr M’Nulty): Annie Scally. Good conduct (gold cross presented by a past Dominican pupil): Patricia Joyce. Attendance (silver medal): Connie Douglas, Nancy Dalgliesh. First in pianoforte; Ann Hickey. Theory of music: Kathleen Wills. Proficiency Certificates. —Connie Doug-, las, Patricia Joyce, Velma Mathie, Maureen Meehan, Elizabeth. (All the children who sat the examination passed.) Each child in the infant department received a toy from the Christmas table. PAPAKAIO DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB The following are the results of the -Papakaio Defence Rifle .Club’s weekly shoot over the 300 and- 500 yards ranges:

“LEARN TO SWIM” WEEK The attendance at the Municipal Baths during the “ Learn to Swim ” Week totalled 2900. There were 250 learners; mostly children, and of these over 50 learned to swim, while most of the remainder made excellent progress. The temperature of the water in the baths on Tuesday was 72-degrees. WAITAKI GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Ideal,, weather conditions prevailed for. the annual sports held by the Waitaki. Girls’ High School yesterday at Orana Park. There was a good gathering of spectators, who were entertained to a very fine sports programme. The teachers in charge'had the various arrangements well in hand, with the result that the lengthy programme was run off expeditiously. There was keen competition throughout, and some very fine performances were put up by the competitors; Two records were broken during the day. In the 100 ..Yards Senior open event A. 'M'Pherson ran . a fine race to do the distance in the good time of 12 4-ssec. The Senior Open High Jump was won by D. Thomson, who cleared a height of 4ft 4Jin, which is a new record for this event. ,

• The Senior •’ Championship for the Walter Sumpter Cup was won by Helen M'lver, whose performances during the day were very creditable. M. Francis, was the runner-up, being 14 points behind the winner. The Intermediate Championship went to Nancy Neale, who wag well ahead of the runner-up, M., MTLiennan, in points at the end of, the day’s sports. Daphne Brook annexed the Junior Championship for the Helen Scott Cup by a cpmfortable margin of points. The M. G. Burn House was placed first with 112 points, and M. V, Gibson House second, with 89i points.

At the conclusion of the sports Mies J. B. Wilson, congratulated the girls on their efforts, and Mrs Douglas presented the various trophies. Results; —

Book On Head Races, 25 Yards.— Seniors: K. M‘Vie 1, O. Uttley 2; Intermediate: R. Taylor 1, A. Craig 2. Junior High . School: J. Andrew 1, M. Bruce 2.

Novelty Bicycle Races, 25 Yards.— Seniors: D. Miller T, M. Restall 2. Intermediate; D. Vernor 1, L. Uttley and A. Watts (equal) 2. Juniors: M. Amies 1, A. M'Donald 2. 100 Yards Senior Championship.—H. M'lver 1, M. Jefferie 2, M. Francis 3. Time, 12, 3-ssec. 100 Yards Senior Open.—A. M'Pherson 1, Z. Horton 2, C. Douglas 3. Time, 12 4-ssec—a record.

100 Yards Intermediate Championship. —N. Neale 1, R. Ireland 2, M. M'Lennan 3. Time, 13sec. ,100 Yards Intermediate, Open.—J. Brown 1, M. Cooper 2, M. Cnrruthers 3. Time, 13sec. 100 Yards Junior. High School Championship.—!). Brook'l, E. Gillespie 2, L. Jones and N. Harper (equal) 3. Walking Races, 220 Yards. —Seniors: D. Thomson 1, G. Luderaann 2, A. Nicholson 3. Walking Races, 150 Yards. —Intermediate: J. Brown 1, R. Taylor 2, I. Baton 3.- Junior High School: D. Phillips 1, N. Newton 2. . ~ „ Long Jump, Senior Championship.—M. Francis and H. M'lver (equal) 1, E. Brown 2. Distance, lift lOin. Long. Jump, Open.—D. Thomson 1, G, Ludelnann 2, L. Liddell 3. Long Jump, Intermediate Championship.—N. ■ Neale 1, M. M'Lennan 2. R. Ward 3. Distance, 13ft sin. Long Jump, Open Intermediate.—J. Brown 1, E. Francis 2. Z. Latta 3. Distance, lift 7in. Slow Bicycle Races, 50 Yards.—Seniors: R. Brown i, A. M'Pherson 2. Intermediate: A. Watts-1. Intermediate: N. Miller I. A. M'Donald 2. 330 Yards, Senior Championship.—H. M'lver 1, M. Jefferig 2, M. Francis S. Time, 52sec. 330 Yards, Senior Open.—A. M'Pherson 1, D. Thomson 2. M. Cradock 3. Time. 52 l-ssec. 220 Yards, Intermediate Championship. —N. Neale 1, D. Stevenson and R. Ireland (equal) .2. Time, 30 2-ssec. 220 Yards, Intermediate Open.—M. Cooper 1, J. Brown 2, M. Carruthers 3 Tiriie, 30sec. 150 Yards, Junior Championship.—D. Brook 1, E. Gillespie 2, L. Jones 3. Time, 22 3-ssec.

150 Yards, Junior Open.—J. Hutchison I, S. Petrie 2. J. Andi’ew 3. Time, 24 4-ssec. Obstacle Races, 75 Yards, —Senior; J. Harbour and A. Smyth 1, A. M'Pherson and H. M'lver 2. Intermediate: L. Carruthers and C. Atkinson 1, J. Amies and J. Cunningham 2. Junior: N. and J. Finch 1, D. Brook and J. Williams 2.

Interhouse Circle Ball.—J. B. Wilson House 1, M. V. Gibson House 2. C. Ferguson House 3. Skipping Races, 75 Yards.—Senior: A. MTherson 1, C. Douglas 2. Intermediate: J. Brown 1, N. Borrie 2. Junior: J. Hutchison 1, N. Harper 2. 75 Yards Championship, Intermediate. —N. Neale 1, E. Ireland 2, R. Ward 3. Time, lOsec 75 .Yards Open, Intermediate. —J. Brown 1, J. Robertson 2, M. Carruthefs 3. Time, 10 l-ssec. 75 Yards Championship. Junior High School.—D. Brook 1, E. Gillespie 2, L. Jones and N. Harper 3 (equal). Time. lOsec.

75 Yards Open, Junior High School.— P. Hodge 1, M. Frame 2. I. Grenfell 3. High Jump. Senior Championship.—H. M’Tver (4ft 2Jin) 1, M. Francis 2, M. Jefferis and E. Brown 3 (equal). Senior, open;' D. Thomson (4ft 4jin, a school

record) 1, M. Restall 2, M. Cradock 3.’ Intermediate Championship: M. M'Lennan (4ft lin) I,'D. Stevenson 2, R. Warf and K. Ireland 3 (equal). Intermediate, Open: L. Borrie (4ft, lin) 1, J. Brown 2, J. Cockerell 3. Junior Championship: D. Brook (4ft OJin) 1, L. Jones 2, L. Harper and E. Gillespie 3 (equal). Junior, Open: L. Newton < (oft 3jin) 1. 220 Yards, Senior Championship.—H. MTver 1, M. Jefferis.2, M. Francis 3. Time, 31 sec. 220 Yards, Senior Open.—A. MTherson 1, G. Ludemann 2, D. Thomson 3. Time, 32 2-ssec. Sack Races.—Junior, V. Hitch 1, G. Paris 2; senior, A. MTherson 1, J. Blyth 2-; intermediate, C. Atkinson 1, J. Keen 2. • Interhouse Relay.—M. V. Gibson House 1, M. G. Burn House 2, J. B. Wilson House 3. Junior High School Interform Relay.— Form lib 1, Form lb 2. Tnterhouse Ball and Ring.—J. B. Wilson House 1, M. G. Burn House 2, M. V. Gibson House 3. Interhouse Ring Game. —M. G. Burn House 1, C. Ferguson House 2, J. B. Wilson House 3. Interform Relay.—Form VI 1, Form Vbc 2. Form IHab 3. Town v. Country Relay.—Town 1. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS. Senior (Walter Sumpter Cup).—Helen M’lver (24 points) 1. Runner-up, Merle Francis (10 jioints). Intermediate. —Nancy Neale (20 points) I. Runner-up, Marie M'Lennan .(9 points). Junior (Helen Scott Cup).—Daphne Brook (20 points) 1. Runner-up, Eileen Gillespie (9£ points). House Points.-—M. G. Burn, 112 points, 1; M. V. Gibson, 894. 2; J. B. W T ilson and C. Ferguson, 53J (equal), 3. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.—Mr T. S. Withers (Auckland), Mr J. Donovan, Mr I. W. Cromb, Mr E. Taylor (Christchurch),Mr and Mrs H. H. Fraser (Timaru), Mrs Mitcham (Waimate), Mr A. Bruce, Mr J. D. Knowles, Mr W. B. Anderson, Mr T. Robinson, Mr H. W, Bundle, S.M. (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr J. J. Bartlett, Mr' H. A. Hungerford (Christchurch), Mr E. Peattie. Mr H. L. Gibson, Mr J. D. . Brown, Mr J. W. Cuzens, Mr F, E. Gapper (Dunedin), Mr R. J. Hayward ’ (Auckland), Mr R, A. M'Gregor I Invercargill). \ AMBULANCE AEROPLANE As advised by the Vacuum Oil Company, the '\Vellington Waco aerial ambulance arrived at the Alma aerodrome (Oamaru), yesterday afternoon _ from . Hawera with a patient. The aerial ambulance -was on time arriving, and made a perfect landing shortly after 3 o’clock. The patient was Mrs Williams, who wished to return to her people in Oamaru, but desired to avoid the lengthy travelling from the North Island. The plane was under the charge of Captain Bolt, and the time occupied on the journey from Hawera was 4 hours 20 minutes. This is the first New Zealand' flight for the ambulance aeroplane for this particular purpose. . CARNIVAL’ DANCE In view of the fact that last week’s carnival dance in the Ribble Street Hall proved such an outstanding success, a similar novel : entertainment will ■- again be provided, on Saturday night. A varied programme, including - streamer;- confetti, spotlight, j Monte. Carlo, and lucky spot dances, has been arranged, and the’ hall should present a very festive appearance.. An added attraction will be the holding of the final of the waltzing competition. Similar prizes as last week will be given to the winners of the Monte Carlo apd 'lucky spot dances, the former competition ’Commencing at 8,45; Music will be supplied by the -new Gaiety Dance Band, and supper will, also be provided.

Early strawberries made their appearance in Queenstown last week, and already the strawberry gardens in the district are proving a popular attraction to visitors.: On account of the dry weather the season is earlier than usual this year.; w . ■ ■■■'■ ; OBITUARY, The death took place at the Frankton Hospital on Wednesday last of Mr Richard George; (“Tiger”) Smith, aged 64 years. Mr Smith was born at the Roateburn Station, Head of Lake Wakatipn, and spent the whole of his life in the district, mostly mining on the Shotover. In latter years he was employed as a shepherd on Mount Nicholas and Closeburn Stations. He was not married. THE PARK., The Queenstown Park is at its best just now, although here as everywhere the want of rain is evident. Fortunately, however, the borough has a good water supply and the gardeners have been able to use the hoses freely. The roses are in full bloom and the park is a blase of colour. The bowling green is in perfect order, and, set, in its picturesque surroundings of bower beds and trees, it is proving a popular resort for visitors as well as local players. PERSONAL. Mr G. C. Rodda, of Wellington, is at present visiting Queenstown. * Mr and Mrs*-A. C. Stephens arrived in Queenstown on Friday evening and intend to remain here for some weeks. Mr and Mrs H. A. Christie, of Green Island, are visitors to Queenstown. Mr Alexander Reid, who is convalescing after a serious illness, and Miss Reid, both of Dunedin, are visiting Queenstown,

Mr W. Milne (Mayor of Arrowtown) left for Dunedin by yesterday’s boat. Mrs Irwin left for Dunedin yesterday morning. Guests during the week at Eichardt’s Hotel Avcre Miss E. W. Pinckney (Hungerford, England) find Miss Pinckney (Waikaia), Mr and Mrs J. Montgomery, Mr Mnnnering and Mr R. V. Pearce (Queenstown), Mr " Charles Spain, Mr Speight, and Mr E. N. Stewart (Dunedin). Mr F. H. Payton, of Dunedin, is spending a holiday at Arrowtown. The Rev. Father Timoney, of Christchurch, was a visitor to Arrowtown last week. >

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