NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22204, 6 March 1934, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO.

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HIGH WAITER AT OAMARU ; March.o. —6.33 a.ra. and 7 p.m. SHIPPING NOTES - ~ Th* Gale. which was due at Oamaru wainorning, will npw .not arrive until to discharge rams from MarlRgggjjtjh' and load ■ tor Wellington and VV ' MAJESTIC THEATRE • Hi* attraction at the Majestic Theatre I > - ta-«lghl-a»d Wednesday » “ Storm at - iDaybreak,” « vibrant love story of three »•#»;■ unusual conflict. • ilaa.pldt centres about Kay Francis, jttuag '..■jrHfcxßf- T Walter-5 Boston, wealthy - Hun- . farjaa jandowner.. Huston- has long been . afidwa for him is rather that of 1 a daiyhter for a father. Nils Aatber. Hun.jimi' oflkcr.who ; har saved Huston’s r TJfa'duriOf s' mob uprising contingent upon - Sseanaination of ( the Archduke Fermiasd of Austria at Serajevo, becomes ‘v -. InnMr of .the district. Astber & -liubiAvncu fall .in lore, but the,: one and husband \j£ L 'iHber ;.io, a - perpetual bar to their -...1 -, •■ n rr m rr;. .

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happiness. The story is brought to a terrific climax when Huston discovers what is going on under his own roof. The picture was. directed by Richard Bolealuvsky. of “Rasputin and the Empress” fah'i, and the cast also features Phillips Holmes. Eugene Pallette. C. Henry Gordon, Louise dosser Hale, and Jean Parker. SWIMMING Races in the Junior Championship series resulted as follow; 50 Yards Backstroke.—M’lvor 1, M’Dowell 2. Gemmell 3. . 100 Yards Freestyle.—M’Dowell 1, Geramell 2, Beattie 3. DOUGLAS SOCIAL CREDIT The Oamaru Dougins Social Credit Association conducted a meeting at Waitaki .South on Saturday evening, Mr J. B. Chapman being voted to the chair. The chief speaker was Mr F,. Poole, who outlined the social credit proposals. Mr W. Borrows also spoke with reference to the obvious exploitation by Japan of some of the benefits of social credit, particularly a* applied to export trade. An interesting discussion was indulged in by .moat of those present, and the chairman, while professing himself opposed to the system, controlled the discussion with the utmost, impartiality, for which he, along .wHh. tbe speakers, waa accorded a hearty vote'of thanka. ... , COMMITTEE - The weskly meeting of the Unemployment Committee was held yesterday morning, the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) presiding. An application from an.Ardgowan farmer for one, man under No. 4a scheme waa approved, and an extension of time . was' granted to a fanner at Weston. A Five-Forks farmer’s applies, tionfor unemployed labour was declined. The Labour Bureau officer (Mr A. G. Adair)-reported that at , the; end of the previous week there wer e 229 roistered unemployed.-. Since then seven new applications were-received, one man was sent to.; private * employment, and-four names .vefre removed, leaving, a total of 231 at the eid of last week.' Vi. * ' - RELIEF WORKS f The'ifolio wing wort .was carried out for ;the local v bodies, -by ! unemployed 'labour under No. 5 scheme:—Oamaru Borough Council; Top-dressing and footpath formation, 15 men, £l6 17s ftd) top-dressing and cleaning streets. 11 men, £l4 2s 6d; excavating and levelling drainage at reserve C, 8 men, £4 7e 6d; stripping at quarry, 12 men, £lO 12a 0d; gardens and rawrvM,.. 88 men. '<46.2s -Od. Friendly •Bsy. Society:-Improvements to foreshore, 4 men, <4. Mariner Parade Society; Formalion of track. 4 men, £4 12a Bd. North SebcKol Committee: Improvements to grooado, 2 men, 21 15s. South School Committee;.' Improvements to' grounds,' 5 94 men, wages paid

LAWN TENNIS

’ Jb 'the final match in the Southern Subassociation's competition, - played at Enfield, Mabeno succeeded in defeating the home side by the good margin of 16 seta to, eight sets,' and - thus wins the Browne Cup for the 1933-34.sea»on. The detailed results, are as doUow« ; (Msbeno names first):— . ■■ Men's Singles.—A, Clark 7, J. Wood 8; C. Clark 7, D. Elliott 3; W. Smith 7, S. Baird 4 ; D. Yoratoii S, D. Hamilton 7; G.Thorby 7,J. Watson"J; W. Currie 7, R. Indies’Singles.—Kis# E. Hughes 6, Min J. Finlinaen 3 1 Mian V. Sonness 3, Mias <J:H«SSnB; Mias M. Newlands 8. Min J. MNanghton 3; Mias F. Howlands 6, Mias M. Direr, 6; Mias B DeWar 8. Miss J. Fresland 4;• Miss M. Dewar 8, Miss E. Diver;.!, v • v .Men's Doubles.— A- Clark and W. Smith : 5, J. Wood and S. 1 Baird 8; ’C.-' Clark and ■D. Yorston 6, D. Elliott 'and J. Watson S;'(jh Tborby snd'W. Gurriefi.D. Hamiltonandß.M'Naughton 5. ■ Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Hughes and V. Souness 5, Misses Fio.linson and.M. Diver 8; Misses M: Newlands and M. Dewar 4, Misses Hopkinson and' M'Naughton 6; Miaaea F. Newlands and B. Dewar 6, Mrases Presland and E. Diver 2. Mixed Doubles.—A. Clark and Mias M. Newlahds 8, J. ’ Wood and Mias Finlinson 5r r .C; Clsrk and Mass V. Souness 8, D. Elliott 'and Mini .Hopkinson s;< W. Smith and Miss Hughes 8, 3.’Baird and Miss J. M'Naughton 3; D. Yorston and Mias ■F. Newlands 5, D. Hamilton';and Miss M. Drrsr 8{ G.Thorbyund Mias B. Dewar 3, R. M'Naughton and Miss J. Presland 6; W. Currie and Misu M. Dewar won by default from Watson and. Miss E. Diver. .Totals:’ Maheno,- 16 sets (128 games); Enfield, 8 sets (105 games). TO ORGANISATION At a meeting of .poultry men held in Mr D. V. G. Smith’* room*, Mr D. Christie occupied the chair. The chairman,afterextending a -welcome to those present, explained that the . meeting had been called, to consider the formation of a prodneers organisation, and pointed out that by combining poultrymen would be assistiqg the newly-appointed Poultry Board in J the furtherance’of one of its functions—the better organisation of the industry. He also stated that, by forming an association, members would fee entitled to I .direct representation on the Otago' an# Southland: Provincial Council of the New Zealand Pofiltry Association, which in turn is linked up with the board. A discussion ensued which showed those present to be favourable towards the project, and it was decided that ait organisation be formed, to be known as the North Otago Poultry Farmers' Association. The election of ah; executive was then, proceeded with, the ■ following being appointed r—Messrs D. Christie (chairman), J. Walker, W. Quested, P. Thomas, and A; Morrison, with T. Gill as secretary. The annual subscription was fixed at2* 6d per member. In view of its favourable schedule of prices the firm of, Messrs J; Lindsay arid Co., grain and produce salesmen, Dunedin, was appointed the agents of the association. Appreciation was expressed pf the the services rendered by Mr. George Dunn during the past export season at; secretary of the Export Committee of the Otago and Southrarid district, arid members also stated their gratification that his services would still be available. Reference was also made to the enterprise being shown by the members of the Otago and Southland Provincial Council of. the New Zealand Poultry Association, whose efforts it is the intention of the association to support. A vote of thanks to Mr Christie for his work; as a member of the council concluded the meeting. OAMARU LABOUR PARTY ■ In the third annual report of the Oamam Branch of the New Zealand Labour Party mention is made of the -- passing away of the late leader of the party, Mr H. E. Holland. His untiring efforts on behalf of. Labour and the welfare of the mass of the people of New Zealand would go down in history to be remembered as the works of an outstanding personality in public life in the Dominion. Great tributes were paid to his honesty of purpose and political integrity by all sections, including his greatest political opponents. Another great loss was sustained in the death of Mr M Conibs, Labour M.P. for Lyttelton, whose ability as a politician was recognised throughout New Zealand.

Club Rinks.

During the year it had been very obvious that a great change in public opinion had taken place, and the view was strongly expressed that the Treasury benches would shortly be filled, with a strong following, by the Labour Party. This had been brought about, no , doubt, through the party’s platform being more widely read owing to the depression, the Labour Party having a policy that must appeal to intelligent people if given consideration. The recommendation at. the last annual meeting that the executive endeavour to arrange meetings in the outlying districts with speakers from the branch was given effect to. Meetings were arranged at Kakanui, Maheno (two), Ngapara (two), and Hampden, the local spekers being Messrs Jacobs, Grocott, Gill, and Colquhoun. The visits to Ngapara proved very successful from a membership point of view, both meetings being well attended, as was the meeting at Hampden. General meetings of the branch were not held regularly owing to the time of the executive being taken up with country visits. Speakers at the general meetings were Dr M’Millan, Messrs Grocott, Gill, and Borrows. Mr James Thorn, secretary of the national office, visited the district during the year, and spoke at Hampden, Ngapara, and Palmerston. The branch was greatly indebted to Dr M’Millan and members of the Waitaki Hydro branch for their interest in the; Oamaru division. At the invitation of the. Hydro branch, members of the executive, and Mr Colquhoun paid a visit to the Hydro, Mr Grocott addressing a well-attended, meeting. Also at the invitation of this branch a trip was made to Glenavy to hear an address given there by Dr M’Millan. It was with the greatest pleasure that the branch recorded the election of Mrs M’Combs as a member-for Lyttelton, and Mr Webb for Duller. These two members were both ardent supporters of 'the party. The branch also had pleasure in stating that Mr Savage, the Leader-, of. the Opposition, would visif Oamaru shortly and address a public meeting.. ' Executive meetings were,’ held throughout the year, and attended by Messrs Jacobs (9) Grocott {9), Gill (5), Syinon (9). M’Lelland (10), Mill an (9), Borrows (7). and Poole (3). In conclusion the local branch recorded the great zeal end enthusiasm displayed by Mr A. C. M’Lelland in the party’s cause. Mr M’Lelland had proved the right man in the right place, afad the party was fortunate in having as' secretary one who had the time, ability, and enthusiasm necessary, for the efficient filling of the office.

BOWLING NOTES CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. During the week several important games were concluded in the club competitions, the Championship Singles being taken to the final, in which E. W. Grenfell meets G- A. Mitchell. Sixth round: Hurnphries 20, Calder 18; Mitchell 21, Adams 20; Grenfell 19, Aikenhead 14j Grenfell 16, Adams 13. Semi-final: Mitchell 16, Humphries 15; Grenfell a bye. Humphries has been playing particularly good bowls this season, and was eliminated by a single point only in the semi-final against Mitchell. In his game against Calder, Humphries wiped out an early deficiency, ana led 11 —9 at the eleventh. From then on he steadily added the counters, until the score was 20—13 in his favour, with two ends to go, which ..produced singles to Calder, leaving him A down. ■ Adams fought a good uphill fame against Mitchell, who opened with a and a 4 to lead 6—o. Adams drew le*l: at the, fifth, was .1 iip at the ninth; but Mitchell scored on four ends to lead 15 —9 at the thirteenth, end then he led 19—13 at the seventeenth. A single, a 4 and s - then gave Adams a margin of 1 at the ■ penultimate end, ’ but Mitchell drew a second counter with hie last bowl in the last head, to win by 1. Aikenhead* who met Grenfell foe the second time in this competition, drew dead to the jack repeatedly, and established an early lead of 10 —4 at-the ninth. Grenfell then held the counters on six ends to Aikenhead’s three, and the board read 13 an at the eighteenth. The next end was the turning point of the game, for Aikenhead drove .Vithouf success instead of drawing a. second when .Grenfell was lying 3. Grenfell', notched another 3 on the last end to, win by 5. Grenfell led Adams 9—3' 'at the ninth, and 15—5 at the fourteenth, when Adams set about steadily to reduce the leeway. The eighteenth was the critical point of the game, for Adams was lying four when Grenfell drew i the shot with his last bowl, and . then led 18—9. Adams scored on the remaining ends to finish 3 down. The semi-final between Mitchell arid Humphries provided an exhibition of exceptionally good bow.ing. Mitchell scored on the opening ends, but Humphries drew level with 5 all at the sixth. Mitchell, then-notched singles and a. 2to lead 10—6, Humphries equalising with a 3 and a single at 10 all at the thirteenth. Both players, drove with equal accuracy, and three or four heads were burned during the game. Three ends then .went to Mitchell, who was--4 up, ..but Humphries scored 3 on two ends to .be 1 down with two 'ends to go. The penultimate gave Mitchell a single, and in the final Mitchell drew a second; which .Humphries failed to rest with his last bowl, leaving Mitchell the winner by a point., . CHAMPIONSHIP RINKS. ;

The final of the championship rinks provided an interesting, game that was in doubt until the last-bowl. Herron, Wilson, Mitchell, Thomson 20, defeated Wedde, H. P. S. Familton, Dunbar, E. W. Grenfell 17. The losers, with two comparatively new players as lead and second, put yp a very creditable performance against the strong and experienced rink skipped by Thomson* winning 12 ends against their opponents’ nine. Play favoured Thomson in the initial stages, Grenfell lying three in the first end; when Thomson trailed the jack for four. Grenfell then scored three singles, but Thomson scored on five ends, including a 4 and a brace of 3’s, to lead 16—4 at the tenth. Faced with this substantial deficiency, Grenfell played good bowls, his tally including a 4, to reduce the margin to 17— 19 with one end to go. In the final end Familton drew two nice shots dead to the jack, and this was improved for Grenfell to lie three, which would have given him the game, with Thomson’s last bowl in hand, Thomson played the only shot possible, and sent a running shot into the bead, his bowl disturbing the front bowls and following through to lie shot and win the game by three. Club Pairs. Stewart and Mollison 20, Wedde and Watson 14; Burry and Slater 27, Freebury and Calder 16. Mollison and Watson were 9 all at the twelfth, when Alollison took charge, playing running shots with deadly accuracy and drawing well to win by six. Slater always held the upper hand against Calder, scoring on 13 ends, including a 6 on the sixth, to lead 27—8. Calder reduced the margin in the latter stages, nut finished 11 down. The 'final will be contested between these winners and Treseder. and Wilson, Mollisop having the bye.

In the fourth round of the Club Rinks' Panckhurst and Adams secured comparatively comfortable wins, and a 6 on the last end to Dunbar, who substituted tor Joe Reid, pave him. a marign of four over Calder. Mitchell got home only oni the last end against Slater to win by one, and a 3 at the finish gave Thomson a similar win against Mo'lison, while Forrest secured a brace on the final end to finish three down against Grenfell. In section 1 Grenfell has four wins to his credit and no loss, while Mitchell has three wins and one loss. Should Grenfell beat Calder in the final round, he will be the section winner, but it is possible for Mitchell to tie. In section 2 Adams has three wins and a loss, and Panckhurst two'wins and a loss. The section winner appears to rest between these two. AWAMQA CLUB.

Only four games were decided during the week at Awamoa. In the Veterans’ Cup, Vernor had a runaway victory over Millar, winning by 28 to 10. Vernor scored on 15 consecutive ends, his tally including three 4’s. Crombie and Henderson had an interesting contest, both scoring on 10 ends up to the twentieth, with the score 23-22 in

Crombie’s favour. Crombie then held a counter on' the final to win by two. In the Championship Rinks, Grant, Stichman, Rusbatch, Tisdall, 19 beat Richardson, Tomkins, Christie, Hewat 15. Tisdall led 14-3 halfway down the board, but Hewat steadily reduced the margin to finish four down. In the Championship Pairs, Thomson and Hodge got home against M‘Donald and Tisdall only on the extra head. Tisdall led 16-5 at the twelfth, but Hodge scored on all the remaining ends but one to draw level at the twenty-first. The extra head gave Hodge a single for him to win 19-18. i

MEADOWBANK CLUB. . In the Championship Singles Selfe lost a life to Berry, but in. the final Selte beat Berry and won the championship. In the final of the Championship Pairs R. Taylor and A. Mitchell beat Blacklock, sen., and Blacklock, jun. In the Championship Rinks, Cunningham, Bee, Blacklock, S. Mollieou beat J. Hartley, Caldow, Andrew, Selfe. Mob lison has five wins and one loss, and Berry, the next on the list, four wins and two losses, Mollison being the winner of the championship. HORTICULTURAL SHOW The entries for the North Otago Horticultural Society’s autumn show indicate that to-day’s exhibition will be the largest ever seen in the history of the society, and probably one of the largest > of its kind in New Zealand. ’lt is certain that the commodious Drill Hall will be taxed to, its utmost capacity to hotlse the various exhibits. Numerous entries have been received from outside centres such as Dunedin and Waimate, and local exhibitors arc also greatly in, excess of the numbers of previous shows. Exceptionally big entries are set down in the gladioli, dahlias, and sweet peas, and the numbers show TOO per cent, increase in the vegetables. The display promises to eclipse anything previously seen in Oamaru. ANGLING Although there Was a large crowd of anglers at the Waitaki River over the week-end, the catches were small. Weather conditions were good, and the river was also in fair order v One fisherman landed a good salmon weighing :251b and another one of 171 b. Mr S. A. Ombler also caught a nice salmon which turned the scales at T9lb, but these were the only large fish that were reported. Little success was attained on the Kakanui River. It is to be hoped that the north-west Wind will not cause the Waitaki to rise and become discoloured, as this will prevent salmon fishing. ’ COMBINED LODGE PICNIC Under beautiful weather, conditions the combined lodges of the Manchester Unity held their annual-picnic at Clifton rails over the week-end. There was a good attendance of members, who were conveyed in two buses and several private cars to the picnic site. Here they were joined by several country members, and the, whole day 'Was spent pleasantly in the beautiful surroundings. Swimming proved popular with nearly all tW picnickers. After an excellent day’s outing the lodge members returned home, the picnic being voted a great success. ■ CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ PICNIC The annual picnic of the Oamaru Catholic schools was held at Hampden in fine weather. There was a large gathering of children and parents, who availed themselves of the opportunity of spending an enjoyable outing. Much of the success of the picnic was due to the work of the secretary and committee and awo to the president and secretary of the Hampden Beautifying Society. The, ice cream and fruit stall was attended to by Mrs Easton in a very capable manner. Various races were held, the results being as follows: ... Boys (under seven years).—D." Corcoran 1, T.‘ Kiely .2, H. Meehan;3. Girls (under seyen years).—M. Douglas I, Boys (under nine years).'-—J. Mahan 1, V. O’Connor 2, P. M'Kone 3. Girls (under nine years) .-r-M. Clare 1, E; Dwyer % Mi; Douglas S. ~ • Boys (under 11 years). l —F. Arscott 1, J. M‘Kone 2, T. M'Elhenny 3. Girls (under 11 years).—E. Dwyer 1, E. Mathie 2, M. Corcoran 3. Boys (under 13 years).—T. M'Elhenny 1, T. Collins 2, G. Gray 3. Girls (under 13 years).—P. Joyce 1, L. Mathie 2, M'Kone 3. Tiny Tots’ Races—Boys: L. Geane 1, T. MTVlanc 2. J. M’Nulty 3. Girls; J. Kiely, 1, M. Meehan 2, P. Douglas 3. Boys’ Consolation Race.—M. Ahern l r U. Spiers 2, M. Meehan 3. Girls’ Consolation Race.—M. Ahern 1 1, J. Ahern 2." J. M'Nulty 3, Senior Scholars’ Races;—Boys: T. Col. linsl.G. Gray 2, T. Croft 3. Girls: D. Walker 1, P. Hook 2, C. Douglas 3. Three-legged Races.—Boys:, F. Arscott and J, M'Combe 1, D. Lynch and W. Slaven 2, T. Berry and W, M'Combe 3. Girl#: F. Joyce and P. Smith 1, M. M'Kone and P. Joyce 2, E. Dwyer and J. .O’Brien 3. , Boys’ Wheelbarrow Race,—T. Collins and R. O’Brien 1. G. Croft and T. Berry 2, J, M'Kone and W. Slaved 3.....

Girls’ Hopping Race.—P. Joyce 1, D. Walker 2, C. Douglas 3. Married Ladies* Race.—Mrs W. Meehan I, Mrs Brown 2, Mrs M. Meehan 3. Single Ladies’ Race.—V. Connell 1, W, O’Connor 2, D. Berry 3. Married Men’s Race.—J. M'Kone 1, C. Sullivan 2, J. Stevenson 3. Committee Men’s Race.—C. Sullivan 1, J. M’Kone 2, L. MTarlane 3. PERSONAL: Mr D. C. Cameron (Dunedin) arid Mr George Livingstone (Oamaru), members of the Otano Education Board, visited the Oamaru North, Oamaru South, and Weston Schools yesterday morning, and their visit was much appreciated by ail concerned. Queen’s Hotel.—Mr L. Turner (Sydney), Mr R. J. Bedingfield, Mr T. U. Roberts (Wellington), Mr and Mra R. G. Thomson (Murchison), Mr W. A. Hetherington, Miss C. Perry, Miss M. Crerar, Mr S. Bradbury (Timaru), Mr C. ; H. Jacobs, Mr A. J. Ford, Mr A. Haig, Mr Bell, Mr N. H. M’Mullan (Dunedin). ,