NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22137, 15 December 1933, Page 14

NORTH OTAGO.

* HIGH WATER AT OAMARU December 15.—0.58 a.m. and 1.24 p.m. MAJESTIC THEATRE The fact that “Tell Me To-night” has ♦ven eclipsed the “ Cavalcade ” figures for attendances is suflicient proof of its entertainment value. Twenty-six weeks in Bydney city, 28 weeks in Melbourne, all Other places in proportion, and the latest being three weeks in St. James Theatre, Dunedin, show that it is a musical picture of exceptional merit. It comes to Oamaru for two dayg only—to-morrow and Monday—but, in order to wouldbe patrons, there will be three sessions tomorrow —2.15 (matinee), 5, and 8 p.m. To avoid the certain rush at night patrons are advised to attend the 5 o’clock session If possible. »COMMUNITY SING - ' This afternoon, between 12.30 and 1.30, • special Christmas cheer community sing will be held in the Majestic Theatre. The community singing in Oamaru on previous occasions proved very popular with the public, and it is to be hoped _ that every support will be given this special effort to assist the Mayoress’s Christmas Cheer Fund. A programme of well-known choruses has been arranged by the leaders, Messrs Linton Hodge, G. Dickel, J. Weir, and H. Grater, , and a delightful hour a entertainment should be provided for all those attending. Mrs Loper will officiate at the piano. /,

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT. {Fbom Oub Special Correspondent.)

I TOC H At the fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Toe H Mr A. Barsdell occupied the chair. A committee was set up to make the necessary inquiries regarding the securing of a suitable club room and to report at the next meeting. The chairman reported on the birthday celebrations of the Dunedin branch, held in November. A reading on the principles of Toe H was given by Mr L. Cathrow, and much appreciated. MEN’S GOLF The following is the draw for a bogey match i to be played to-morrow: —G. Robertson v. M'Ewan, M'Dowell v. Rivers, Murrison v. Bews, Gilchrist v. Restieaux, Milnes v. Banks, Williams v. A, Robertson, Scott v. Kilpatrick, Roll v. Millar, M'Kenzie v. R. Hedges, Branthwaite v. Catto, Kinder v. Sumpter, Wilson v. M'Beath, T. Hedges v. Cuthbertson. _j / , ROWING The final of the President’s Fours conducted hy the Oamaru Boating Club was rowed under ideal conditions. In the first heat Morris defeated Mackie by three-quarters of a length, and in the second heat he again won by. a fair marglThe crews selected for the Macandrew Bay regatta, to be held on Boxing Day, are as follows: —Maiden Fours —Holland (st), Hastie (3), Stamford (2), Clark (bow): Youths’ Fours —MTntosh (st), Tempero (3), Middlemass (2), Sampson (bow); Maiden Sculls—Patterson (st), Morns (bow). » mills; shield The following . will represent the Phcenix Bowling Club in the Mills Shield matches against Pukeuri and Meadowbank to-morrow;— „ , _ At Pukeuri—A. G. Robertson, Brown, Forrest, Calder; Tinnock, Bremner, Wilson, and; Mollison. > „ _ At Meadowbank.—J. H. Grenfell, Borrie, Buist, Grant; Kear, Foster, Aikenhead, Reid; Mathieson, Craig, H. L. Familton, Panckhurst; H. P. S. Familton, Wedde, Dunbar, E. W* Grenfell, At Phrenis.—Galloway, Armstrong, Marshall, Thomson; Watts, Chase, Miller, Mitchell; Weavers, Crisp, Esknck, Herron; G. L. Grenfell, Hendy, Adams, Humphries. The Meadowbank rinks are as follows; ' , _. ~ At Phoenix. —Mullin, Clarke, Crichton, Berry; Carson, Cunningham, Mitchell, Bee; Archibald, Andrew, Selfe, Blacklock; Hartley, Cox, R. Taylor, Campbell. At Meadowbank. —J. Robertson, Blacklock, jun.. Hart, Martin; Kent, Cartwright, Miller, Mollison; H. Taylor, Macrae, Chappell, Smith: Brown, A. Robertson, Denholm, Donald. FISH RESEARCH

There was a good attendance at a meeting held under the auspices of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society to hear an address by Mr A. Parrott, biologist to the New'Zealand Freshwater Fish Research Committee, on the study of trout scales taken from the Kakanui River. Dr fR. S. Orbell presided, and extended a hearty welcome' to Mr Parrott and Mr J. Harle, who is a member of the Research Committee. The address by Mr Parrott proved very interesting, and lija' advice to the local bodies governing fishing should be of great benefit. ' Mr Parrott said bis talk was in fulfilment of a promise made during a visit to Oamaru over a year ago, when he had said if sufficient material were obtained from a local river he would endeavour to examine it and report upon it as soon as possible. The material and data supplied had exceeded all expectations. Before dealing specifically with the results obtained, Mr Parrott gave a review of the methods used in scale examination, demonstrating his tplk with some excellent lantern slides. He had classified the fish in the Kakanui into four types—fish of slow growth; fish of fast, even growth; of rapid growth after one year of relatively slow growth; and fish, of slow growth the first year, and then rapid growth. The second-mentioned type grew rapidly, the next-mentioned being the second best. Of the Kakanui scales examined, it was the first time he had ever found a one-year-old fish scale. The two-years-old scales comprised 65.3 per cent, and ranged from 10 to 12 inches in length; tbrefi-years-old, 28 per cent., to 15 inches; four-years-old, 6.9 per cent., 16 to 18 inches; five and six years old, 18 to 23 inches; and seven-years-old, to 27J inches. From the Kakanui results he had found that 73 per cent, of the trout taken had not spawned, and this was not a hopeful outlook. Mr Parrqtt said that he had averaged out the size of the fish taken over different stretches of the river as follows;—From the Kakanui mouth to Gudseli’s, 12| inches in length; Gudeell's to the “Willows,” 11.6 inches; to Gemmell’s, 12J inches; and to Clifton Falls, 13J inches. This showed that in the lower and higher reaches the largest fish were obtained. The other two stretches were apparently the most fished. This showed the desirability of closing certain stretches. The samples, Mr Parrott said, might not be representative of the true trout population in the Kakanui. However, the were typical of the fish taken by anglers from this river every season. By keeping all things in view, it could be concluded that the majority of the fish were of the type showing rapid growth after one year of relatively slow growth. This was an excellent type of growth. The general growth rate was, generally speaking, decidedly better than that which took place in trout froni similar rivers in otherparts of New Zealand. This indicated that food and other conditions were ideal in the Kakanui River for the promotion of growth. Another conclusion arrived at was that more than half the fish taken last year were two years old. This was a bad state of affairs, and intensity of fishing was probably responsible. Although the growth rate was good, the fish had not the opportunity of growing before being taken by anglers, and this did not allow the fish to spawn. Over 70 per cent, of the fish had not spawned, and this was serious from a conservations! point of view. A size limit of 11 inches or, over was necessary in the interests of anglers. This meant that from 38 to 64 per cent, of the total season’s catches would have to be returned, at any rate for the first year after the regulation was introduced. Another conclusion Mr Parrott had come to was that the smallest fish were taken between Gudsell’s and the “Willows,” and to a lesser extent as far as Gemmell s. The closing of a certain portipn of the Kakanui within this area was worthy of serious consideration. As to food supply in the river there was definitely no shortage. In conclusion, Mr Parrott expressed the hope that he had conveyed a true picture of the trout population in the Kakanui River. He was positive that the steps he had suggested to improve the present situation were necessary. The anglers mi-dit suffer from the regulations for a year or two, but after that they were bound to reap a rich harvest Mr J. Harle spoke of the formation of the Research Committee in 1929, and said that the work could not be carried out without the assistance ot anglers. The committee would take three years to finish the work, and anglers could assist by taking observations. Mr Parrott had examined over 10,000 scales. When the data was completed and the results amalgamated the committee would have something tangible to give out. The biologists would then visit the rivers and study the food supplies, the configuration, and advise when and where and how to stock.

Trout fishing was a national asset, and had to be handled properly and productively to show results. The speaker said that Mr Parrott was moderate .n estimating an 11-inch limit. After the examination of 6000 scales it was shown that the average growth rate in New Zealand at the end of one year was 4 inches, in the second year, 11J in the third year and up to 27£ inches in 10 years. The average spawning age was under three years, and the average length at first spawning was II inches. Throughout New Zealand a 12-inch limit was required, and not 9 inches, as required by the Act. For the Kakanui an 11-inch limit might be all right owing to early spawning proclivities. An 11-inch limit would only be a preliminary, as ultimately a 12-inch limit would require to be imposed. . At the conclusion of the addresses Dr Orbell called on Mr C. Stringer (president of the North Otago Angling Club) to propose a vote of thanks to the speakers, and this was carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks was also accorded Mr Milner for the use of the lantern and Mr G. Lilourne for operating the machine.

FAMOUS AIRMAN’S VISIT • On Monday Oamaru will be visited by another famous airman in the person of Fight-lieutenant Ulm in the I' aith in Australia, the plane that recently made the great flight from England to Australia and later crossed the lasman in excellent time. Flight-lieutenant G. T. P. Ulm is an aviator who, like Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, has become famous for great flying feats. He accompanied Sir Charles on most of his historic flights in the Southern Cross, and no doubt’ there will be a' large number of people -wanting to see this famous airman. The Faith in Australia is a bigger machine than the Southern Cross, which visited the ’ Alma Aerodrome last year. Excellent arrangements have been made for the visit. LAWN TENNIS NOTES The principal match on Saturday in the North Otago Lawn Tennis Associations Senior Competition was the meeting ot Oamaru and Awamoa A at Awamoa. inis game had been looked forward to with great interest as there has always been a friendly rivalry between , the two-clubs. On Saturday Oamaru proved victorious by 14 sets to 10 sets in a match that produced lawn tennis of a very satisfactory standard. The games were always interesting, and many surprises occurred. Apart from this match little interest had been displayed in the meeting of the clubs on Saturday, as it was considered both Meadowbank and Waimate would have comfortable wins. Followers of the game were consequently greatly surprised to read in last Monday’s paper that Awamoa » had gained 10 sets against Waimate, the leading team in the competition. It was a meritorious performance, as Waimate is a very consistent team, and ever a difficult one to secure wins against. Meadowbank certainly won as was expected, losing only three sets. It was confidently expected by the Awamoa supporters that their top man, K. Johnston, would have accounted for Gallagher as he has been playing very well of late. As it was, the Oamaru player had little difficulty in winning, the score being 9 —5. The game was not very impressive, and neither w’as playing right up to form. Feathers defeated J. Familton as was expected, and Sumpter showed too much court craft for Collis, who was kept on the run most of the game. Mollison beat Dorward, and Maude was too forceful for Anderson. Giffen made his debut into senior tennis, meeting a hard proposition in K. Walton, who won fairly comfortably. Both ladies’ teams were one short. Miss I. Romans, Oamaru’s top lady, was a notable absentee from the side, and Miss Gibb was absent from the Awamoa ranks. Miss Weavers outclassed Mrs Bradley, but Miss WyldeErowne went down badly to Miss Nicolls, who plays an excellent game at times. Miss Sumpter had too much pace and finish for Miss Armstrong, and won ,7 —4. Long rallies and great steadiness marked the match between Miss Sutton and Mrs Sumpter,'the Awamoa player getting home by the odd game. Mrs M'Douall, always an excellent match winner, defeated Mrs Egan, but Miss J. M'Culloch. who was right on her game, evCned_ the honours by overwhelming Mrs Mollison by hardhitting tennis. The Men’s Doubles was notable for the very decisive victory of Johnston and Familton over Gallagher and Feathers by 9—l. Johnston was the aggressive player, with Familton’s steadiness giving him every support. _ Neither Gallagher nor Feathers was waiting tor the right ball to hit, and both showed a love of double faults quite out of keeping with senior tennis. Maude and Collis showed too much combination and pace for Sumpter and Giffen. Sumpter was playing well, but had few opportunities, as the Awamoa pair gave Giffen all the w-ork to do. The young Oamaru player should endeavour to learn net play ;.nd to acquire a good lob. Dorward and Anderson came to light surprisingly -to beat Mollison and K. Walton, who, on paper, are by far the better combination. Oamaru won all three Doubles. Miss Weavers and Mrs Egan did well to defeat Mr s Bradley and Miss Nicolls, although they had a lead of 6—l, and should have won, perhaps, by more than 7 Misses Wylde-Browne and Sumpter added another to their list of wins by accounting for Miss Armstrong and Mrs Mollison, and Mrs Sumpter and Mis s M'Culloch won their match fairly easily. In the Mixed Doubles Oamaru won four dut of the six. Johnston and Mrs Bradley should have beaten Gallagher and Miss Weavers, as they had the Oamaru pair 8 — 7, 40 —love, on Miss Weavers’s service. The score went to deuce, however, and still Awamoa got the match _ point several times, the game finally going to Oamaru. With the score B—all,8 —all, Johnston should have won his service to secure the match, but the Oamaru pair went to a lead of 40—15. Deuces followed, and Awamoa had several match points again, but the game finally went to Oamaru. Sumpter and Miss Wylde-Browne played good tennis to beat Familton and Miss Nicolls 9—5, and Feathers and Miss Sumpter won their match against Maude and Miss Armstrong in a match productive of soqnd tennis. Collis and Miss Sutton played well , to secure a good win against Donvard and Miss J. M'Culloch 9t-6, but Anderson and Mrs Egan caused somewhat of a surprise in defeating Mollison and Mrs Mollison 9 —3, Walton and Mrs M'Douall accounted for a very steady pair in Giffen and Mrs Sumpter, who secured six games. , . The match between Waimate and Awamoa B was full of surprises. The latter team did well to win two Men s Singles, L. Henry keeping up a line of consistent wins by defeating M'Kenzie 9—B, and Ivan Walton showing a return to form by beating Ensor 9—3. Whelan, Healey, Bringans, and Horn all won comfortably. In the Ladies’ Singles a feature of the afternoon was the play of the three youns Awamoa players, Misses K. M Douall, N. Liddell, and R. Donaldson, all of whom are still pupils of the Waitaki Girls Hich School. Miss Macpherson had a dithcult task in playing Miss D. Baikie, but sue managed to secure the creditable tally of four games. Miss K. M'Douall played very well to account for Miss E. Baikie, and Miss Liddell secured five games against an excellent match winner in Miss Rathgen. Miss Donaldson made her entry into senior tennis for the season by heating a sound player in Miss M Donald by the odd game, and Miss Treseder beat Mrs Ross by a comfortable margin. Miss Gunn evened the matches for Waimate by beating Miss Williams. Main and Robertson were sadly outclassed in the Doubles against Whelan and Healey, and secured only one game. Bringans and M'Kenzie defeated Frost and Walton by two games, but Henry and Wilson were too good for Horn and Ensor. Misses D. and E. Baikie proved too experienced for Misses' Macpherson and Treseder, but Misses M'Douall and Liddell, after a hard struggle, beat Misses M'Donald and Katti,,en 7_o. Misses Donaldson and Williams added' another win to their side’s total by beating Mrs Ross and Miss Gunn 7—3. Main and Miss M'Douall secured, only one game against the formidable mixed double, Healey and Miss D. Baikie. but Frost and Miss Macpherson fared better against Whelan and Miss Rathgen, securing seven games. Bringans and Miss E. Baikie also secured a comfortable win over Henry and Miss Treseder. and M'Kenzie and Miss M'Donald beat Wilson and Miss Donaldson by the same margin, 9—5. The last two Mixed Doubles went to Awamoa, Robertson and Miss Liddell and Walton and Miss Williams securing fairly comfortable wins. It was a good day for Awamoa B. and it showed that, with a little more experience, the team will be fully up to senior standard.

The match between Meadowbank and Columba resulted in an unwarranted collapse by the latter club, which won only three sets, although this, it is understood, should be increased by one match won by default. The Mixed Doubles between Christie and Misa Kidd and Crimp and .Miss A. Miller wag not played. Miss D! Miller filling Crimp's place to secure a win. This really should have been credited as a win for Columba by default. Columba won only one Men’s Single, Christie beating Crimp B—B.8 —8. Several other matches were closely fought put. J. \Valton played well to extend South to 9—B, as did Miller to get seven games from Hedges. Columba won two of the Ladies’ Singles through good play by Miss L. Doran, who accounted for Miss Forrest 7 —3, and Miss Kidd, who beat Miss Robins by the same margin. In the Doubles play Columba was sadly beaten, although two or three matches were fairly even. It would appear that the losing team could do with a great deal more consistent practice in Doubles play, particularly in the Mixed Doubles section.

It is gratifying to note that the southern associations, comprising Otago, South Canterbury, North Otago, and Southland, which have entered challenges for the Anthony Wilding Shield and the Kathleen Nunneley Casket Competitions, have made a point of including young players of promise in the teams. It is also very pleasing to note the inclusion of two North Otago players in the teams, F. Gallagher in the Anthony Wilding Shield team, and Miss Dora Miller as first lady in the Nunneley Casket team. It will be interesting to see how these two players shape against some of the top-ranked players of the Dominion, and the matches should give them both valuable experience. Miss Miller has also gained another distinction in being ranked equal with Miss T. Poole (Christchurch) for tenth place on the New Zealand ranking list, which Is a yery high honour.

CLUB ACTIVITIES. At Meadowbank in the Singles Championship, Meldrum entered the semi-finals by defeating Robertson 9 —3, and is now drawn to play Rennie, who accounted for Mulligan 9 —B in a hard-fought game. Hore gained another win by defeating Seyb 9—6. In the ladies’ section Miss Robertson made a few mistakes in beating Miss M'Quade 9—o, and Miss P. Robins defeated Miss H, Forrest 9—7. Miss Forrest has been very erratic, and has not maintained her play of earner in the season. A few games have also been played in the Mixed Doubles Handicap Competition. Mulligan and Mrs Tait have had two wins, against Rennie and Mrs Mulligan 9—7, and against Rennie and Miss King 9—4. Hore and Miss D. Miller, although on the owe-40 mark, defeated Holmes and Miss W. Miller (receive 3 —6) 9 —5. Probably on account of these club competitions there have not been a great number of challenges played off, but the three that have been decided have been rather surprising. South beat Mulligan 9 —2, mainly through Mulligan hitting past the back line. and serving double faults. Miss N. Slater beat Miss M. Macpherson 7—3, and Miss W. Miller beat Miss E. King 7 —6. Other challenges to be played are Robertson v. Forrest, Hedges v. South, Hore v. Meldrum, Mrs Tait v. Miss L. Macpherfon, Miss E. M’Quade v. Mrs Forrest. Playing in the senior championship at Awamoa, J. Familton defeated' C. Maude 6 —4, 6 —4 in a very good exhibition of lawn tennis. Familton was very steady, and Maude did not appear to be timing. his_ smashes correctly. In the junior championship Wilson beat Spear 6 —4, 6—4. The former showed at times that his backhand could do with improvement.' In a ladder match L. Henrywithstood a challenge from C. Wilson, and won 9—7. Wilson did very well to secure seven games from his opponent, who has struck great form this yeaj’. White beat Spear 9 — 5, and showed some ability in doing so. With a little more practice earlier in the season he would probably have been in the senior B ranks by now. K. Walton beat K. Familton for last place in the senior A team by 9 —7, 'chiefly through his excellent smashing and serving. He would secure moie “ aces ” if he took more care in throwing the ball up. Collis was badly de-r feated by J. Familton 9 —4. He tried to drive his opponent off the court, with disastrous results, and he again showed a bad inclination to serve double faults. At Oamaru, Cahill secured a win over Ryan 6 — 4, 6 —4, in a ladder match, and has now issued a challenge to Knowles, who is not taking an active part in lawn tennis at present. Miss M. M'Cullooh defeated Miss J- Cuthbertson 9—4, and the loser has issued another challenge to Miss J. M‘,Cullough..Miss Wylde Browne has challenged Miss Weavers for second place. Friendly Bay A gained a narrow blit well-deserved win over Meadowbank in the junior competition by 13 sets to 11 sets. With, three matches .to play Meadowbank was leading by 11 sets to 10 sets, and it meant the Bay players wining their last three Mixed Doubles to get a victory on sets. This they did. In the last match the Friendly Bay pair was down five games, but retrieved the position to take the score to B—all, to go on to win the set and match. It was an exciting finish to an enjoyable match. Challenges played recently have resulted as follows:—Williamson beat Brown 7—6, Brown beat Hastings 7—3, and Halkett 7—2, Stamford beat Williamson 7 —6, and Miss I. Cox beat Miss Webster 7—6. The courts are in excellent condition this year, and great interest is being displayed by all members. Teams for Saturday:— Oamaru Seniors v. Columba, at Oamaru. —Gallagher, Feathers, Sumpter, Dorward, Anderson, Giffen, Misses Weavers, Wylde Browne, Sumpter, Mesdames Egan, Sumpter, and Miss J. M'Culloch. Oamaru Juniors v. Columba, at Columba.—Cahill, Ryan, MXeod, Egan, Spooner, Milner, Misses M. MCullocn, «lCuthbertson, Feathers, Vivian, Cowie, Mrs Wylde Browne. _ , Friendly Bay A v. Wesley, at Wesley. —Campbell, Stamford, Williamson, Hastings, Brown, Cairns, Misses E. Malcolm, A. Downing, I. Cox, W. Webster, E. Symons, D. Clark. . Friendly Bay B v. Awamoa, at Friendly Bay.—Fearney, Halkett, Palmer, Fearnley, Watson, Baird, Misses F, Cox, E. Lloyd, P. Stevenson, E. Brooker, I. Kay, Berry; emergencies—Middleditch, Curran, Misses’ Crawford and Clark.

BOWLING Six Phoenix rinks journeyed to Waimate yesterday afternoon to play a match against the Waimate. Club, the visitors being accorded a cordial welcome by Mr Good (president), to which Mr A. C. Forrest made a suitable reply, iwentyfive heads were played, Waimate winning by 128 points to 125. Phoenix led by 1 point at the twenty-first head, but the match was continued a further four heads at the visitors’ request. Details (Wainiate names first): —Nichol 17, Herron 18- Good 21, Thomson 20; Manchester 23, Humphries 27; Healey 28, Grant 17; Bendall 20, Forrest 18; Parry 19, Mollison 19. PLUNKET SOCIETY Mrs T. A. Munro presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Plunket Society. Nurse Slater reported on her annual visit to Omarama, Mrs Cecil Wardell kindly making her residence available for the meeting. Mrs Munro thanked members of the committee for their work during the year, and extended to them the compliments of the season. SCHOOL CRICKET WAITAKI v. SOUTHLAND. Conditions were again ideal for the continuation of the match between Waitaki and Southland Boys’ High School, played at Waitaki yesterday. Smith and Gowr land continued Waitaki’s innings, which had reached 183 for six wickets at stumps on the first day’s play, Smith being 80 not out and Gowland 5 not out. Uttley and Warburton resumed the attack. Gowland, after hitting Warburton to the boundary, fell a victim to the leg trap, Carswell accepting an easy catch. Wilson and Smith continued steadily, running many singles. Wilson, after compiling 10,

was caught close in by Uttley off Warburton. Holloway did not last long, being run out in a doubtful run. Smith who was joined by Chater, had 96 to his credit. He had given a chance behind the wickets, but went on to get his century with a good four past mid on. having been at the crease for 169 minutes. Chater went Ibw to Warburton soon after and the innings closed for 230, seven ahead of Southland’s total. Smith was timing his shots well and played a straight bat to every ball. He was at all times careful and played a steady strike for a well-deserved century. Southland opened with Uttley and Campbell, the Waitaki attack being entrusted to Smith and Dick. Both batsmen began well, and the score mounted through good cricket. At 44 Uttley was caught behind off Smith, but Spence continued with Campbell to take the score to 86, when he was dismissed by Smith. Lee again showed good form, with the bat, and made 22 by correct cricket. When he succumbed to a good ball from Holloway the total had improved to 136. Campbell was the next to go, after compiling 88 by good, forceful cricket, his innings including 14 fours. Carswell (10) and G. Anderson (16) took the. score along to t»ast 180, but a rot set in and, with the exception of Johnston, the tailenders failed, the innings closing for 204. Smith captured six wickets , for 67, and bowled well throughout the innings. With an hour and 20 minutes left of play Waitaki commenced its innings and endeavoured to get the necessary runs. Kerr and Rendle were the opening batsmen, but the former went to the third ball without scoring. Smith settled down to make a useful 20, but the next two batsmen went out in going for a hit. Mackay'was batting well when he was clean bowled by Warburton, and Densem and Gowlaud carried on till stumps, when six wickets were down for 84. Scores: —

WAITAKI. First Innings, Kerr, b Uttley 27 Rendle, b Warburton 7 Smith, not out .. .. 100 Dick, b Uttley 38 Maekay, c Uttley, b Campbell .. .. 21 Gordon, c Anderson, b Uttley .. ..2 Densem, run out 2 Gowland, c Carswell, b Warburton .. 11 Wilson, e Uttley, b Warburton .. .. 10 Holloway, run out .. . ; 0 Chater, Ibw, b Warburton 1 Extras .. 11 Total .. 230 Bowling.—Warburton, 4 for 67; Campbell, 2 for 12; Uttley, 2 for 89; Spence, 0 for 18; Carswell, 0 for 30. ■ Second Innings. , Rendle, c Anderson, b Warburton .. 13 Kerr, c Uttley, b Warburton .. 0 Smith, c and b W ar fi urton •• •• 20 Dick, b Uttley 4 Gordon, b Uttley .. '6 Maekay, b Warburton .. .. ~ .. 17 Densem, not out .. 12 Gowland, not out .. 2 Extras 10 Total for six wickets .. .. 84 Bowling.—Uttley took 2 for 48; Warburton, 4 for 26. SOUTHLAND. Second Innings. Campbell, c Holloway, b Maekay .. 88 Uttley, c Gordon, b Smith 17 Spence, b Smith .. .. .. 18 Lee, b Holloway . 22 Carswell, Ibw, b Smith 10 Pollock, b Chater 2 G. Anderson, b Chater 0 P. W. Anderson, b Smith .. .. .. < 4 Johnson, not out 13 Extras .. 13

Total .... .. ~ ... 204 (Two scores are missing from the above.) " Bowling.—Smith took 6 wickets for 67 runs;' Dick, 0 for 63; Chater, 2 for 6; Maekay, 1 for 7; Densem, 0 for 11; Holloway, 1 for 29; Gowland, 0 for 1. ST, KEVIN’S DEFEATS M’GLASHAN.

The match between St. Kevin’s and M’Glashan Colleges was concluded at Redcastle yesterday, the home side securing a comfortable win by 10 wickets. The weather conditions were again ideal, and the wicket, although favouring the bowling side, was in good order, M’Glashau resumed its second innings, having lost three wickets for 25 the previous day. Wilson, who was 10 not out at stumps, added nine to his over-night score, but with the exception of E. Stevenson, who added the useful contribution of 16, the other batsmen failed to shape at all well, and the innings closed for 66, leaving St. Kevin’s with 27 runs to get to win. Hoffman did most damage with the ball, securing the fine figures of four for 5. He kept an excellent length, and thoroughly deserved his average. Cahill also bowled with success. St. Kevin’s commenced its second strike with Egan and Kean, and these batsmen secured the necessary runs, the former being the more aggressive to score 18. Scores:— M'GLASHAN COLLEGE. Second Innings. s , Wilson, run out 19 Rhodes, b Kean .. 2 Lambert, c O’Brienj b ■ Hoffman .. 6 Fraser, c Oliver, b Kean 3 Dodgshun, c Cahill 6 E. Stevenson, b Hoffman 16 Cairney, b Hoffman .. ' 1 T. Stevenson, c Egan, b Hoffman .. 0 Stewart, b Cahill 5 Little, not out . 0 C. Stewart, c O’Brien, b Cahill .. 0 Extras 8 Total .. 66 Bowling Analysis.—Hoffman toqk 4 wickets for 5 runs; Cahill, 3 for 16; for 20; Oliver, none for 11; O’Brien, none for 6. ST. KEVIN’S. Second Innings. Egan, not out .. 18 Kean, not out 7 Extras ~ 2 Total for no wickets 27

CROQUET The flag matches in the South Canterbury , Association’s competitions resulted as follows:—Awamoa 5 games, Timaru 4; Awamoko 5, Gardens 3; Gardens, 6. West End nil. C Grade. —Awamoa 8, Ashbury 1. EVENING SPORTS MEETING The first evening sports meeting for the season under the auspices of the Oamaru Athletic and Cycling Club was held at the Oamaru Show Grounds , last evening. The weather conditions were ideal for the sports, and there was a good gathering present for the initial meeting, A fine programme of events had been arranged, and for the opening of its season the club was able to provide excellent entertainment for the spectators. There were good entries in all events, and keen competition existed throughout. The track was in good order, and for the commencement of the season the performances of the various competitors were very creditable. The various events were run off expeditiously, and the club is to be congratulated on a very successful meeting. The following officials were in charge:—Judges—Messrs 0. Glynn, B. Blackmore, and L. Wilkie; retferee, Mr A. Hesketh; starter, Mr W. May; timekeepers, Messrs J. Ross and H. Benson. In the sprint event of 100 Yards E. M. Burns, off 4yds, ran a good race to beat the limit man, L. .Miller, with Hunter in place. The 220 Yards went to S. Martin, on the limit mark, who led from Burns, off syds, by a narrow margin. Martin also won the One Mile Race from May after an exciting finish. In this race five competitors started, but only two completed the course. P. Hansen (Waimate) was the outstanding competitor in the cycling events, winning all three races. R. Barnes also rode well to secure three seconds. A novel feature of the evening’s programme was the race between a tandem cycle ridden by Saxon and Sparks and two other cyclists, Shalders and Smart, and after an interesting race, which caused a good deal of amusement, the riders on the tandem won easily. Good entries were forward for the dancing, and this section of the programme proved very popular with the spectators. Miss J. Miller was the judge and Mrs Allington the dancing stewardess. Piper H. Grant supplied the music for the dancing. Results: — RUNNING. 100 Yards Handicap.—First heat: R. D. Hunter (Iyd) and E. M. Burns (4yds), equal, 1. Time, 11 2-ssec. Second heat: L, Miller (10yds) 1, D. Wilson (7yds) 2. Time, II i-ssec.

Final: Burns 1, Miller 2, Hunter 3. Time, 10 3-ssec. 440 Yards Handicap (boys under 16 years).—Swann 1, Robertson. 2. 220 Yards Handicap.—First heat: Burns (syde) 1, Wilson (10yds) 2, S. Martin (16yds) 3. Time, 23 4-ssec. Second heat: Ledingham (16yds) 1, Hunter (2yds) 2, L. Webb (syds) 3. Time, 24 l-sse'c. Final: Martin 1, Burns 2, Ledingham 3. Time, 23 4-ssec. 100 Yards Married Men’s Handicap.— Robertson 1, Young 2, Butcher 3. Boys’ Novelty Race (under 16 years). —Swann and Robertson 1, Harrison and Robinson 2. Boys’ Race (12 years and under). — •Swann 1, Robertson 2, Rowell 3. Girls’ Race (under 12 years). —D. Butcher 1, R. MHougal 2. . One Mile Handicap.—S. Martin (60yds) 1, J. May (scr) 2. Time, 4min 43 2-ssec. CYCLING. Half-mile Handicap—P. Hansen (10yds) 1, R. Barnes (30yds) 2, J. Smart (55yds) 3. Time, 69sec. One Mile Handicap.—Hansen (20yds) 1, Barnes (45yds) 2, A. Sparks (100yds) 3. Time, 2min 28 4-ssec. . • One Mile and a-ha!f Handicap.—Hansen (25yds) 1, Barnes (65yds) 2, Smart (140yds) 3. Time, 3min 44 l-ssec. DANCING. Highland Fling (nine years and under). —M. Robertson 1, L. Downing 2. Sean Truibhais (12 years and under). — L. Downing 1, F. Miller 2.

VALEDICTORY A surprise party was taken by the Columba Bible classes to the home of Mr and Mrs H. Botting, who are shortly leaving for Dunedin. Games and competitions were indulged in and proved very enjoyable. After supper was served by the senior girls, Mr Allan Rudduck presented Mr Botting with a barometer, and in so doing referred to the fine work done by Mr Botting. for Columba. He wished both Mr and Mrs Botting every happiness in their new sphere. Miss Benson also presented Mrs Botting with a bouquet of roses. Mr Botting suitably acknowledged the gift. Mr Betting’s Bible class also entertained its leader at a club evening, when the guest of the evening was presented with an attache case by his pupils. PERSONAL Mr *E. R. Nicholson, late station master at the Oamaru Railway Station, is at present visiting Oamaru, and is a guest' at the New Club Hotel. L , New Club .Hotel.—Mr V. Goddard, Mr A. V. Crombie, Mr J. Craig, Mr F. Black (Dunedin), Mr C. G. Grundy, Mr H. A. Mazey, Mr F. Wilson (Christchurch), Captain G. V. Bolt, Mr L. S. Bate (Wellington), Mr E. H. Blackwood, Mr J. A. Blackwood (Auckland). 'OAMARU WATER SUPPLY The borough foreman (Mr K. M'Lean), chairman of works (Cr J. H. Treseder), and chairman of waterworks (Cr J. C. Kirknees) submitted the following report to the Oamaru Borough Council ‘ last night:—After a very careful inspection of the country in the vicinity of the Maerewhenua River and the present headworks of the borough water supply, we are of ‘ opinion that serious difficulties may arise and the borough water supply may be very detrimentally affected should extensive . sluicing operations be ‘ started and continued at Livingstone. , There appears to be a definite indication of the Maerewhenua becoming so heavily silted that that river may break through on the low-lying parts north of the Duntroon railway bridge, and so endanger any new headwords that may be erected below the Maerewhenua outlet, and there was also the constant risk of encroachment by the Waitaki River, and no work of a permanent nature should be considered except at a very safe distance from the river bank. The former siphon erected some 20 years ago, when the old filtration system was condemned on account of having proved entirely inadequate, was completely washed away by the inroads of the Waitaki, and this river continues to eat away the land in the locality ot the present intake at a somewhat alarming rate. ... We are of opinion that a report should be obtained from a competent hydraulic engineer with a view to (1) Filtering the present supply and at the same time keeping in view the possibility of the silting up of the Maerewhenua and of that riYer changing its course near the mouth. (2) The cutting of a new water race from the site of the old settling pool near Borton’s, taking a course in a more or less direct line to the Duntroon bridge, fluming the river at this point, and overcoming the difficulties of the low-lying land near the township, which may mean the extension of the fluming for some distance beyond the river hank. (3) The deviation of the course before crossing the mam road at Borton’s, and the investigafion of the possibility of future revenue from settlers for irrigation purposes, and an endeavour to be made to interest the Government with a view to obtaining its support, and perhaps ultimately obtaining a supply from the Waitaki dam. _ The report. was adopted, and it was decided to approach Mr E. F. Roberts, civil engineer, Dunedin, for a preliminary report on the matter.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last night, there being present: The Mayor (Mr M. F. Cooney), Crs K. Familton, R. Milligan, O. Mitchell, A. Wilson, R. Jenkins, J. H. Treseder, D. S. Bain, A. R. Tait, F. Butterfield, J. C. Kirkness, N. H. Colquhoun. The By-laws Committee referred .the request from the Awamoa-Alma Women’s Institute for permission to hold a street stall to the council for consideration.— The request was declined, as a resolution of the council permitted street stalls for on]y charity or philanthropic purposes. Si M'Neil applied for permission to graze a portion of Nen street not used generally by the public.—Granted. D. Crombie and James Coffey applied for permissidn to harvest cocksfoot in the reservoir reserve.—The application of Coffey was granted. The Mounted Rifles’ Band was granted permission to give a municipal concert in Thames street on, Tuesday next. The Municipal Association forwarded a copy of the Harbour Amendment Bill, with reference to the discharge of drainage into the harbour.—Received. The Baths Improvement Committee forwarded for the council's consideration resolutions carried by #OO citizens at a public meeting, requesting the council to seek outside expert opinion concerning the data of experimental tanks, and when sufficient confirmation was obtained to proceed to take a poll of the ratepayers before February to enable the concrete work for the filtration sun-heating reservoir to be placed during winter.—Referred to the Baths Committee. The Finance Committee reported a debit balance of £5495 7s lOd in the district fund account, and accounts amounting to £BOB 11s Id were passed for payment. The Finance Committee recommended that half the general rate be allowed on the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show Grounds. — Adopted. The Finance Committee recommended that the North Otago Aero Club be advised that it was not the immediate intention of the council to establish a muncipal airport.—Adopted. The Finance Committee recommended that a! grant of £35 be made to the North Otago Aero Club. —Adopted. The Water Works Committee reported that Mr H. J. Heal’s application for a water supply to his property at Awamoa had been referred to the chairman for attention.

The Water Works Committee recommended that the borough solicitor be instructed that in all cases where he had outstanding water accounts for collection the consumer be informed that should the arrears not be paid within seven days the service would be cut off, the solicitor to report to the council at the expiration of such period.—Adopted. The By-laws Committee recommended that the Aero Club be granted the services of Inspector Crump at the aerodrome on the occasion of the visit of Flight-lieutenant Ulm and the Faith In Australia. —Adopted. The By-laws Committee reported that Inspector Crump’s report on the condition of fences in Tees street had been referred to the chairman. The Town Hall Committee recommended that, in the circumstances, the Public Baths Improvement Committee be igllowed a remission of rent of the Opera House for December 6. —Adopted. The Works Committee recdmmended that the, channel crossings be placed in

Lower Wharfe street when the qhannels were repaired.—Adopted. The Reserves Committee reported that the offer of Mr J. Ross to lease the unoccupied portion of Reserve A had been referred to the chairman for attention. The Reserves Committee recommended that Inspector Crump’s report on _ the broken seat in Hull street be received, the seat to be reinstated and the person responsible for the damage to be asked to pay half the cost. —Adopted. The Oamaru _ Swimming Club wrote thanking councillors for permission to use the baths and for the generous financial assistance for “Learn to Swim” Week.—Received.

The foreman (Mr K. M'Lean) reported that Greta street, from Test street to the south boundary, had been metalled, and Till and Arun streets regraded, metalled, and rolled. Four water connections for domestic use were made, and various repairs carried out. —The report was received. The race inspector (Mr D. Fraser) reported that 16 heads of clean water were maintained in the race without difficulty, and the usual maintenance work was carried out. The replacement of APPhee’s boxing in concrete and steel was completed with most satisfactory results, and repairs to other portions of flumiug carried out. Inspector Crump reported that the grazing fees collected were £5 2s, and the dog registration fees 5s only. A few heavy traffic fees were outstanding. The various owners had been notified about noxious weeds, hedges, and rubbish. The borough was in a fairly clean and tidy condition.—The report was received. Cr Kirkness reported repeated complaints had been received about the shortage of the water sup'ply at the north end, and the council had not been able to remedy the matter. The question of improving this supply was referred tp the Waterworks Committee. The question of tar-sealing Ure street south was referred to the chairman of works and the foreman for attention. On the motion of Cr Colquhoun, seconded by Cr Bain, it was decided to grant the unemployed men on the council payroll an extra day’s work during next week. The foreman was instructed to report on the existing danger to motor traffic on the Hospital Hill. Permission was granted Kerr and Co. to erect an electric sign in Thames street, subject to the approval of the Waitaki Electric Power Board and the foreman. The chairman of the Baths Committee was given discretionary power in issuing free baths tickets during the holidays to children of the unemployed. The Maydr thanked councillors for their excellent work during the year, much work being done at a reasonable cost. Those people who had been unemployed had borne the position with fortitude, and the citizens had responded most generously in helping their fellows in unfortunate _ circumstances. He thanked the public-spirited men who had acted on the committees for the relief of distress. The staff had done excellent work, and the heads of departments were deserving -of their best thanks. He extended the season’s greetings to the councillors, the staff, and the press representatives. ■ Cr Familton asked the Mayor to convey to the Mayoress (Mrs Cooney) their appreciation of the very valuable help she and her co-helpers were doing to relieve distress. He thanked the Mayor for his greetings, which were heartily reciprocated by the coudeillors.