NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22205, 7 March 1934, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO.

(Ftoic Ou» Special OoiuaroiraurT.)

HIGH WATER. AT OAMARU March a.m. and 7.57; p.m.' : MAJESTIC THEATRE The attraction at the Majestic Theatre to-night is "Storm at Daybreak," a v;.'■■. vibrant love story of three lives enmeshed in on unusual conflict. The plot centres wife of Walter Huston, wealthy Hungarian landowner. ■';:-_ Huston has long been worried because he suspects that his wife's affection for him is rather that of a daughter for a father. Nils Aether, Hungarian officer, who has . saved Huston's life during a mob upris- I ing contingent upon the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria at ! Serajevo, becomes; military governor of \ the district. Aether and Miss Francis fall in love, but the man Who is friend j to one and husband to the other is a perpetual bar td their- happiness. The i story is brought to a terrific climax when ■ Huston discovers what is going oh under lis own roofv The picture was directed by Richard Boleslavsky; of "Rasputin and the Empress " fame, and the cast also features JPhillipa Eugene. Pallette, C. Henry Gordoh, Louise Glosser Hales;, Je>n-ParkCT..; . >■;„. .' ■.

UOYAI- STAR LODGE <j f At the fortnightly ;meet% the Loyal Star of the North I«dge; P.G. presided over « good attendance of officers and sisters. Brethren from, the Loyal Oamaru Lodge were also present. During •.»,'. recess an enjoyable time was spent in "sing, say, or pay.'/ywhich created much ' amusement, some; interesting items and stories being'givenJ! Kidd re-, ported on the sick, and N.G. Bro. M'Caggery responded to, the visitors* ?toast., QAi«ARU REGIMENTAL RAND The Oamaru Regimental Band presented a very delightful programme of music, in the Public Gardens to a large gathering of ,the public. The outstanding, item on the programme •; waa thei euphonium solo, " Boxiine Mary of Argyje," played by Bandsman Other numbers were " The Jftantom Brigade "; patroL Flotow's ■* Martha "j and the late J. Ord airVvkrie "Maidstone," a fine arrangement of the well-known' hymn by .; W.:B r gilbert, ■ y ,■,. ;\Q. ■■■';

OAMARU ATHEWEUM COMMITTEE ' At the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Athenaeum Committee Mr A. G. Robertson occupied the chair. The librarian re- . ported thatrdurihg the month 45 new book* were put into circulation, comprising 42 of fiction and" one each of history, biography, and travel. Nine adults had joined and 11had left, while: seven juveniles had joined and seven had left. Ice total number of subscriber*: stood at 546. A total of 5701 books had been issued for the month, ■ including 3606 of fiction and 1749 k magazines. The Book Committee reported having passed 26 works of fiction, and it recommended a further purchase of 19 works of fiction and the replacement ©f two magazines. Accounts amounting to 127 4s 9d were passed for payment. " : * 'As-the' date of the next meeting fell on Easter Monday it was decided to hold the next monthly meeting oh April 9. It was also decided: that the annual/meetmg be held on {April 16. The Visiting Commit-; tee reported that some magazines, both m ■i the reading room and among those in cxr- ' culation, had been mutilated. It also reported on some minor iej»irsj;hat #• mured attention. Messrs 8. M; Forrester and G. L. Grenfell were appointed the Visiting Committee for the ensuing. '■•■.-' 'month. ■;, ' ' •:':}■-'. ■ ■ ■: ■:• :.;• ,' r : - NORIH SCHOOL JUBILEE . iTbejre• • was ; - a ■ ..good • - ''attendance- of members of the executive of .the North School Jubilee Committee, held to further ; arrangements with the jnbilee to be held at Easter. Mr W. Gillies tfecufiedthe chiirV and repeated that M* Mi J;;Hanleyh*d offered to'raint the various decade cards, to be ; , r< : : • ■ •' '■■..-■Mi. : ■:,•':':.'■ '.: ■ . ■ . -. ■ .;-.,■ '. ■i.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

used to indicate the tables at which expupils will enroll on Easter Saturday. The secretary was instructed to write thanking Mr Hanley for his offer. Popular prices were decided on for the jubilee concert, and a suggestion was agreed to for the issue of/ cards at the various functions to enable ex-pupils to show their names on dress or coat to assist many old pupils in getting in touch with contemporaries, whom-they otherwise might not recognise; "The chairman agreed to arrange tor the flooring of the marquee to be used as a supper room at the Drill Hall on the night of the ball. A subcommittee, consisting of Miss Geddes and Messrs J. Nimmo and J. Burns, was appointed to draw up the programme for the ball, in conjunction with the leader of the orchestra. Several other matters were held over for inquiry and report. OAMARU FIRE BRIGADE Superintendent T. Herron' occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade. In connection with the Southern Districts' Fire Brigades' demonstration to be held at Takaro Park on Easter Saturday the Cromwell, Tapanui, Milton, ' Gore, and Mosgiel Brigades wrote asking .that accommodation be secured for their teams. The United Brigades' Association forwarded the. following" nominations for the positions of vice-presidents' on the .Accident Assurance Society:—Superintendent G. E. Harper (SumnerV, Secretary HvL. Mugrave (Rotdrua), Superintendent *W. "H; Stokes (New Brighton), Deputy-superintendent A. White. mouth);' and Foreman W. G. Williams (Oamaru). Captain F. Wallia (Gore) wrote thanking: the brigade for nominating him for'the position,of president of the Southern Districts' Fire Brigades' Association, Superintendent J. R. White thanked, the brigade for its nomination as president of the United Fire Brigades Association* and as senior vice-president of. the/ Southern \ Districts' Association, and Captain 1 ; FollaS acknowledged. _with thanks his nomination. .The offer of the Regimental Band to play for the church parade on Easter Sunday wasr accepted. Two "applications werereceived for .the photography rjghts for the demonstration, and it was .left in hands of a subcommittee .comprising '•' Superintendent Hereon, Dmuta-supermtendent Hinkley, and Foremen 'Wniiams; and Nightingale, to make,final •arrangements. . It was decided to send s letter of thanks to Mr p. Jackman for drawing up a plan of the fire alarm system in Oamaru. It was also decided to send v*>- letter tof thanks to Mrs GarrOwfor supplying refreshments to the brigade on the occasion of the recent fire in Reed street. Deputy-super-intahdent R. J. Hinkley was, elected the brigade's delegate to attend the Southern Districts' Fire Brigades' Conference. Accounts amounting* to £8 12a pa were .passed 'for payment. The superintendent stated that it was intended to sell badges at the; demonstration, and it was hoped that assistance in this connection would be forthcoming from lady supporters of .the/brigade. .\ ■; , ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CUE >• There wm a large attendance of enthusiastic members of the Athletic if ootball Club at the forty-eighth annual meeting held at the Burlington, the president (Mr D. Burns) occupying the chair. Mr Burns, in commenting on the manner, m which the committtee catered for' the younger players, expressed gratification at the large number present, and added that, if this continued the club would progress for ' years to come. ' He congratulated the various teams on ■ their showing;last season, and especially juniors in winning the Burns. Memorial Shield and Ralph Clip, the Third Grade on!winning the Wise Memorial Shield and Woodham Cup, and the Fourth Grade on again winning the North Otago Tunes Cup. He expressed appreciation of _the work of the committee in looking after the social side of the club's activities, and of the assistance given by the Ladies Committee After the lbw state of the club'e finances in 1926 it was very gratifying to see the sound state of the finances at present, the funds, being conserved in view of the club's lubilee in 1936. He hoped players would go into training witheut tfajay, "atid- assist; the selectors at the beginning of: the coming season. .■;■?;:'■- ''>■/* t' s ■

The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected: — Patron, Mr C. Taylor; president, Mr D. Burns; senior vice-president, Mr 0. R. Wise; junior vice-president, Mr A. Gilchrist; secretary, Mr W. Budd; treasurers, Messrs A. Gilchrist and J. Falloon; auditor, Mr N. H. Colquhoun; trustees, Messrs C. Taylor and D. Burns; vice-presidents—Messrs R. K. Ireland, H. Woodham, M. F, Cooney, S. Browne, T. Palmer, H. E. Wedde, G. B. Stevenson, K. M'Lean, W. Scott, A. Foster, S. Lee, J. Toner, W. J. Clarke, W. Brundell, W. Bendall, A. Puttick, F. Mansfield, J. W. Harrison, A. Clarke, G. Gardiner, A. Mansfield, N. H. Colquhoun, I! Direen, E. Watts, F. Whiting. W. M'Culloch, D. Miller, A. W. Moss, G. Adamson, E. Arscott, F. Whittaker, C. Aehton, W. H. Budd, W. S. Crombie, F. Johnstone. J. Johnstone, T. Newbury, and G. Rooney; committee—Messrs R. lurvey, E. Holland, L. Frame, R. Morris, L. Park, J. May, A. Brown, R. Palmer. H. Mason, and T. Dwyer; secretary of club room, Mr W, Robertson; Emergency Committee—Messrs D. Burns, W. Budd, A. Gilchrist, J. Falloon, and the senior captain; club captain, Mr A. Gilchrist; delegates to the North Otago Rugby Union—Messrs M. Ross, G. B. Stevenson, C. Taylor, and J. Falloon. The appointment of coaches was left to the teams in the various grades and the committee. ':;:-■.. ' After discussion the delegates were given a free hand to deal with the notices of motion to be brought before the annual meeting.'. , ..,'-■. j It was decided to hold the opening day on April 7, and the secretary was* instructed to write the Palmerston Club offering a senior match at Palmerston on April 14 or 21, and also to make arrangements for a junior match at the beginning of the season. Twenty new members were elected to the club. . , , , . Votes of thanks were carried by acclamation to the auditor, to the officers of. the club and retiring members, the press, and the chairmari.v v ••. v v,.' ; ...;; '/.;.-.-,■"•"■

LADIES' BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Play was commenced yesterday morning in the ladies' bowling tournament at the Phoenix greens, which were on the heavy side after'the but otherwise in ' excellent condition.. Sectional play was completed by midday, and with only one tie, post-sectional play progressed in the afternoon to enable the winner to be found in Mrs Seddon. The day was overcast with i|ain threatening, and a cool breeze made for anything but good bowling conditions. Nevertheless the tournament proved very enjoyable to local bowlers and visitors 4frdm,l)unedin, Waimate, and Christchurch... Generally the bowling warf /of an excellent standard, providing hia&yclose co^eßts. 1 Results:—

SINGLES. Phcenix New Green.

Mrs J. Robertson (Phoenix) 20, Mrs Hayward (Caversham) 11. • . Mrs Seddon (St> Clair) 19, Mrs Adams (Phoenix) 17. • Mrs Seddon 22, Mrs Hayward 10. Mrs Adams 18, Mrs J. Robertson 12. , Mrs Hayward 16. Mrs Adams 17. . Mrs Seddon 16, Mrs J. Robertson 14. Sectional Winner; Mrs Seddon. Section 2. j :

Mrs Grenfell (Phoenix) 18, Mrs Stewart (Awamoa) 9. Mrs Brtfugh (Caversham) 16, Mrs Craighead (Beckenham) 11. ; Mr 8 , Brough 15, Mrs Grenfell 12. Mrs Craighead 12, M r s Stewart 11. ' Mrs Grenfell 19, Mrs Craighead 13. Mrs Stewart 11, Mrs Brofagh 18. " v Section winner: Mrs Brough. ,•

PHGDNIX OLD GREEN. Section 1.

. Mrs Watts (Phoenix) 20, .'Mrs Bridgman (Awamoa) 5. » Miss Symington (Phoenix) 17, Mrs, Walker (St. Clair) 15. Mrs Watts 19, Mrs Walker .4.; . Miss Symington 19; Mrs Bridgman 7. Mrs Watts-10, Miss 'Symington 17. Mrs Bridgman 24, Mrs Walker 11.; Section winner: Miss Symington. "-'; Section 2.". .

Mrs Tomkind (Awamoa) 14, Mrs C. Robertson (Phoenix) 13./ > Mrs Ashton (Phcenix) 19, Mrs Sparrow (St. Clair) 12. Mrs Tomkins 16, Mrs Sparrow 14. Mrs Ashton 32, Mrs C. Robertson 10. -Mrs Tomkins 8, Mrs Ashton 23. Section winner: Mrs Ashton* , r. Section 3. ,;,.•'•

' sfcrs Fastier (St. Clair) 19, Mrs Aikenhead (Phoenix) 15. . .; ■ ~ Mrs Berry (Phoenix), 17, Mr§ Sorley (Awamoa) 16.. , ,: .^ i I Mrg Aikenhead 16, Mts Berry 15. Mrs Pastier 19, Mrs, Sorley 13. S Mrs Aikenhead 13, Mrg Sorley'l9; Mrs Pastier 7, ;Mrs;Berry 20. '; /:. ■ Section'Tie. .. • Mrs Pastier 6/ Mrs -Berry, 5. ? : Section pinner: Mrs. Pastier. ,■*.'■ ,Section A,, 1 . •.?;'-.V. I Mrs Stichftian V (Awamoa) -19, Miss Hilliker (Phoenix) 18. '■• ' • >-• Mrs Hollow (Caversham) 18,, Mrs Madsen (Becfcenham) 12.' Mrs Hbllbw 21, MrsStichman 13. Mrs Madseh 25, Miss Hilliker 9-: :. MrsStichman 12, Mrs Madsen 13. , Miss Hilljker 11, Mr s Hollow;20. ! VSection:• winner: .MrsvHollow.; ','■ '■ Poet-sectionai Play. Mr ß Aehton 19, Mrs Brough 9. \ Mrs - ■•'. !.',' ' -\ / Semi-finals./.' Mrs Seddon 18,.Miss Symington 14.. - ./ v; ..'•: '','' - Pinal;V ■ '•■ Mrs;Seddon 25,.,Mr a Hollow 13. V: ! The winner played; : excellent bowls throughout the final, commencing with eight, on the first four ends before Mrs Hollow opened her. acount.with fpur on -three 'finds; Mrs. : Seddon continued ]to hold' the counters until 1 the score read in her favour,; and though Mrs Hollow played well, Mrs Seddon held a wide margin to the finish, the score being 25 13, at the nineteenth head. Her tally included two 4's arid two 3's.

OAMARU BOATING CLUB'S REGATTA

There was a Rood attendance at a general meeting of the Oamaru Boating Club, held to make arrangements for the rowing carnival and regatta td be held On the Oamaru Harbour on Saturday, March 17. It was reported that sis boats and about 20 men from at least three Dunedin clubs would be competing,.and good racing was expected. The following programme of rates was drawn up:—Fishermen's Dinghy Race; Maiden Double Sculls, Youths' Double Sculls, Junior Double Sculls, Maiden Fours, Launch Race, Junior Pairs, Youth Pairs, Maiden Pairs, and Senior Pairs. A greasy pole and diving board would be available, and also boats for hire. Launch owners had offered to assist in any way. It was decided to hold combined clubs' fours and speed boat races, in the evening. : INTERPROVINCIAL ATHLETIC CONTEST The interr-rovincial athletic contest to be held at the Show Grounds on Saturday afternoon will undoubtedly provide # all the thrills of a New Zealand championship meeting. There will be assembled at-, this meeting the greatest aggregation of athletic talent ever brought together anywhere in New Zealand apart from the national meeting. Never before has there been such an era of record breaking, and with these champions at the zenith of their form, and with eyes on the Empire Games, some epic struggles should be witnessed this week. The Test Mile should be one of the most historic miles ever run in New Zealand, with Lachie M'Lachlan, C. H. Matthews, Ivor Craig, and H. Eaton. Matthews won the Canterbury Mile easily in 4min 24sec, and was expected to annex the New Zealand title, However: he was beaten by L. C. M'Lachlan in 4min 22 2-ssec. Since then Craig has beaten both M'Lachlan and the Australian, Barwick, in fast time. It is

thought in some quarters that Matthews is capable of better times than these, and others incline. to the opinion that Craig is improving so rapidly as to eclipse all previous efforts; but M'Lachlan is always dangerous, and likely at any time to beat his previous best. The track is fast and the race may be, run round about 4min 21sec or 22aec. Since W. Pullar beat A. T. Anderson at Wellington, the latter has again . lowered the New Zealand record for the 440 Yards Hurdles. Both have been nominated for the Empire Games, and next Saturday should produce a great struggle. A. A. .Cameron will be seen in the Broad Jump, Discus, and Shot, and probably the High Jump. The public will be treated to an excellent display of javelin throwing by Val. New.aU. Phil. Ward (Otago), and H. M. Dawson (Canterbury). The local boys, Brown and Yorston, should give a good account of themselves in this event. The Pole Vault is always an attraction, and the field includes R. 0. Johnson (Otago), H. W. Malvey (Canterbury), and W. Burridge. In the ladies' events Miss Grant, Otago champion, will be opposed by Miss Oliphant (Timaru), who recently had a double win at Waimate, Misses Dick and Rout (Dunedin). The Ladies' High Jump has drawn a large field, and Miss B. Forbes will. endeavour to break her own record for this event. The gathering will commence with a grand parade of athletes in costume at 2.15 p.m., led by the Otago Mounted Rifles Band. This will be an imposing spectacle, and well worth seeing in itself.

PERSONAL }

Mr J. Collis, of the local staff of the Magistrate's Court, has received notice of hi« transfer to Nelson, and will leave to take up his new duties on March W. His place will be filled-by Mr C. H. Kent, of Nelson. •. . Queen's Hotel.—Major f and Mm William Powlett (Devon), Dr A. W.Sutherland (Glasgow), Dr Theo Gray, Mr B. L. Dallard, Mr B. Cargill, Mr 8. Mawhinney, Mr and Mrs R. L. Button (Wellington), Mrs E. R. Rout (Nelson), Mr Scrimshaw, Mr J. H. Kipworth (Christchurch), Mr F; D. Grant (Lawrence), Mr I. Bennetts, Mr R. E. Bennetts (Roxburgh), Mr R. C. Hall (Tuapeka), Mr H. G. GilmOe, Mr T. 0. Drake, Mr J. A. Pearce, Mr D. M'Lennan, Mr "D. Miirie, Mr J. D. Knowles, Mr K. Mitchell, Mr E. D'Arcy, Mr N. Cherry, Mr J. T.,Gillan. Mr A. Simmon* (Dunedin). , New Club'Hotel.—Mr F. H..Whittake,r, Mr «C; Brown (Dunedin), Mr J. Mullen (Auckland), Mr L. Payne (Napier), Mr J. Cohen (Hastings), Mr A. E. Gledhill,) Mi's E: Boon, Mr W. J. Soinerville (Christchurch). Mrs R. S.- Fraeer (Timaru), Mr N. Bishop, Mr H. C. Browett, Mr' L. J. 'Hughes, Mr T. M'Master. Mr J. Whitehall, Mr J. Hughes, Mr L. J. JLbbson, Captain M. E. Johnston (Dunedin). •' ■;-.• * -•-. .'; ;■ if.'} Miramar Hotel.--Mr C. Holland, Mr R. Jones, Mr D. C. Cameron. Mrs Lacey, Mr R. MrKinlay, Mr W. MTUnlay (Dunedin), Mr G. Findlay, Mrs J. M'Rae (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Wethers (Gernldine). Mr R. W. Baker (Tauraunga). Mr R. Sutherland, Mr M. Parker tHeriot), Mr F. Smith (Hampden). ' WAIREKASALE There was a good yarding of all classes of stockS at the Waiareka sale yesterday, and prices were on a par with those ruling a week ago. Good fat steers sold at £7 10s to £7 15s, prime cows £6 15s to £6 17s ;6d, light cows £3 ss, and light heifers £2 10s to' 13. The prices ruling for fat sheep were 26s 6d £6r prime wethers, good wethers 23s 6d to 25a 6d, medium i wethers 22s 3d, prime ewes 16s 3d to 16p 6d, good ewes 15s 6d to 16s, medium ewes •■'l2s 6d to 19s 6d, lairibs 235, to 23s 9d. In the store sheep section two-tooth Rom- ■ ney crossbred ewes realised 30s to 325, good 28s 6d to 30s, six-tooth Romney crossbred ewes 26s 6d, eight-tooth Romney crossbred ewes 20s to 22s 6d; fullmouthed -ewes 14s to 10s, cull ewes 6s 9d v to 9s 9d, extra good lambs 20s 4d, good 18s 6d to 19s, medium 16s to 17s Id, light 12s to 14s. - , .'•;.•■.. There was a good yarding of pigs, and prices were much easier. Slips sold from 13s 6d to 15s 6dj,best weaners 12s to 1.35, medium weaners 9b; to 10s, and small weaners 9s. . . ; '■:-• Mrs Webster occupied the, chair, at a meeting Jof tbe Enfield P.W.M.U. held at the manse at the invitation of Mrs Baird. Mrs Webster extended a hearty.'welcome to Mrs Baird and also to a new menlber. Mrs Finlay read an interesting, letter from Miss Beckingsale, 'of Oamaru, giving an account of the Presbyterian Association's meeting. A letter was alsb -read "from Mrs Ryburn, missionary in India."' •'.:■-•: ' >.V.' ; "'■"■ ; - T V ■■•''■ Miesdames Hay, Cprnieh, and Johnston were hostesses for the afternoon function at Tbkarahii In view of their removal from Tokarahi to Ngapara, several residents 6f Tapui paid a/surprise visit tb the home of Mr arid Mrs L.. Faid, when appreciation was expressed of, the ''services pi Mr Faid as driver of "the Tapui bus. During the evening Mr Faid was presented with a barometer and Mrs Faid with a crystal dish.' Making the presentations, Mr\A. Henderson thanked Mr Faid for. his many services rendered to the of Tapui, and 4 Baid that he 'had' been always courteous and attentive in /his duties.

Several other speakers' endorsed the remarks of: Mr Hendersdn, and Mr Faid suitably replied on behalf of Mrs Faid and himself. . V ,

MAGISTRATE'S COURT

The, weekly sitting ofi the .Magistrate's Court was commenced.yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., Sergeant Fearnley conducted-' the police prosecutions. '■>-' ■• yI ■ ' ■■' ■' 'j '.'". -•;■ ■'- ■',■ .'■■-.']

William Rolley was fined 3s (cost I2s) for-riding a motor cycle without a driver's license.

James Henry Kitto, for whom Mr J. Ei; Farrell appeared, pleaded guilty to stealing a gold watch and chain and a medal valued,at £l4 ss, the property of; Arthur Blaekledge. The accused i, was convicted and ordered ■, to come up if called upon for sentence within 12 months, restitution, of £l4'ss, the value of the watch and chain, to be made within* three weeks, the First • Offender's Probation Act hot to apply. Application for the suppression of the accused's name was refused.

R. D. H. Swindley and William Tonkin pleaded guilty to driving cars without tail lights, fines being imposed of -ss, and costs (3s), and ss, and costs (10s) respectively. . - : •■' The apiary inspector, (Mr S. C. E. Rhodes) proceeded against Thomas Brown for failing to register his apriary> four colonies of bees being found on his property, one of which contained foul brood. A fine of 10s and costs (l(jfe) was inflicted. • '.

Lawrence Edwin Scoon applied for the removal of the endorsement of his driver's license. Mr J. F. Armstrong appeared in support of the application, which, was refused, the police report being unfavourable. . The maintenance officer (Mr E. Habershon) proceeded against Andrew Lilburnrs Hood for disobedience of a maintenance order. The defendant was convicted and sentenced to three months' imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended on the payment of £5 by March 13, £5 by March 31, and £s"by April 14. , Mr Bundle gave .his reserved decision in the proceedings brought by the health inspector (Mr A.'G. Fischer) against William Gibson for extending a drain without a drain-layer's license. The magistrate briefly reviewed the defence, stating that under seven by-lawg local authorities saw fit to register without further examination a plumber as a rlrainlayer, and it was claimed that the Oamaru by-law was unreasonable. When a by-law was so attacked .the court must be satisfied that it was obviously unreasonable. He held that it was not obviously unreasonable. The fee charged, however, did seem to be too high, not for first registration, but

for the annual charge. Such fees should not be looked on as revenue-producing, and he asked the inspector to draw the attention of the Oamaru Borough Council that the annual registration fee was unreasonably high. He found that a technical breach had been committed and the proceedings would serve as a warning, The defendant was convicted, but no penalty was imposed.

ENFIELD GIRLS' AGRICULTURAL CLUB

A very interesting : lecture and demonstratiori of fruit and vegetable bottling, drying, and salting was given by. the Enfield Girls' Agricultural Club recently formed by Mrs E. Hay. Mrs Yuille kindly lent her kitchen for the demonstration, which was well attended by members and several other ladies. An enjoyable supper was provided and a short social function concluded the eveniug" '"■''' ' . ' PIRATA HOCKEY CLUB The annual meeting of the Pirata Ladies' Hockey Club was held last night, Mr A. C. Kay presided over a good attendance of members, and congratulated the club on the very successful season. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. < ( , The following officers were elected for the ensuing, year:—Patron, Mr D. Crombie; president, Mr A. C. Kay;, senior vice-president, Mr Neil ,H. Colquhoun; vice-presidents—Mrs G. Geen, Miss Willetts. Messrs J. M. Forester,,H. E. Wedde, A. H. Markham, J. Cagney, and E. H. Coker; joint secretaries—Misses K»: Clare and -J. M'Leod; club captain, Miss E. Bedford; deputy captain, Miss R. Clare; chaperone, Mrs G. H. Wilson; committee—Misses E. Malcolm, D. Berry, and Watterus; delegates to the association, Mr E. H. Coker and Miss L. Thomson; proxy delegate, Miss R. Clare. , . Three hew members were elected to the club. , ' -i, It was decided that the opening prac-; tice should be on April 7 in King George a 'Park;':'- ' ""'■■' • ■ " ,'. .■ ! It was agreed that a letter of appreciation should # b sent to Mrs G. H. Wilson for her past services. n Subscriptions were fixed at the same amount as for last year. , • EXCELSIOR FOOTBALL CLUB The adjourned' annual meeting of the Excelsior Football Club was held last night, Mr W- M'Donald occupying the Messrs R. Young and,; C. Crone were appointed as delegates to the North Otago Rugby Union. ..„ , >''''.' ■ * i The annual report and balance sheet were adbpt'ed.' _ ; ~ The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr J. Gerrie; president, Mr C. Crone; senior vice-president, Mr J. Beattie; junior vice-presitient, Mr R. Young; trustees/Messrs J. Gerrie and F. Crawshaw;' secretary and treasurer, Mr C. Davey; vice-presidents—Messrs K. Elder, W. M'Combie, J. Young, J. Meikle, F. Crawshaw, B. Wilkie.D., Wright, J. Robertson, J. M'Kehdry, A. A. Mays, 1. Familtbn, sen., W. M'ponald, T- Richards,, J. M'lntosh; ;,club' captain, Mr J. Easton; committee—Messrs R. Hamilton, J. Pbllock, W. Williams, W. M'Donald,; A. Swan,. A. Wilson, A. A* Mays, R, M In-' tosh, N.Faris, L. Thomas, K. Ha rwood ; selectors, the captain and coach of each team. , : - ,-, , "., _' The opening day was-fixed-for April 7. The secretary was instructed to arrange matches with the Star Club (Timaru) at Timaru.-' •>:;.;■ •- ..'•*,;■ ~;. ~,'. ,.' ,! It was decided to create a jubilee fund in view of the.jubilee in'l942. ' . Mr D. Coupeir was elected a life member in appreciation of his past assistance to the club over a number -of years. . "■, The' appointment of coaches waß left in the hands of the. committee. . ■, Twelve new members were elected .to the club. ; . '■.,;. ■,. ':: MOTOR ASSOCIATION The monthly meeting of the t Nbrtb Otago Motor Association, held last nights occupied the chair. _.- ■-.■• In connection with the Canterbury Association's proposal for road servicing, Mr Holmes reported on behalf 6f the subcommittee that servicing was unnecessary in this district. He recommended that no action should be taken by theassociation,' and that the delegate at the South Island Union'should advise the meeting accordingly. v '':£ , ,v> „. _ The secretary reported that-Mr,G. h. Cuthbertsori had recommended.; that a three-mile. stretch from St. Kevin % to Pukeuri should be used for a speedometer test, and that he; had .carried, out. the measuring and pegging of the. distance.— It was decided that, the distance should be used for the test, and' that the question of erecting the necessary signs should be left in the hands of the Sign Posting Committee. It was, als? decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr Cuthbertsonfor his wort. .■;'.,!■':■■ "X&-j±. ■'.■\'.^.".'r:-i.-'y..:' The North'. Otago Angling Club wrote thanking the' association for the use-o* the motor camping grounds for cbmpetitidhs." * ' "V" ' ~'' _' .', i-. The Sbuth I^laiid. Union wrote referring'to. the necessity of uniformity in road sighs.' % It bad been .reSplyed that a conference of delegates should be belq prior to the half-yearly meeting atJNelson, for which it was hoped that a delegate from the Sigh-Posting Committee of each association would be appoint«d.-r-It was decided "that the delegate should be in-structed-to vote in favour' of uniformity ° The Waitaki County. Council wrote asking the association, to' erect signs or imrroVe the existing signs at,various schools throughout the district—The secretary reported that,-, since the inspector's: report had been made, Some of these.signs had been renewed.—The question- was referred to the Sign-posting Committee. -, - 'Mr J, W. Petrie was appointed the association's delegate to the half-yearly meeting at Nelson. ~ ... - . Three new members were elected to.tne association. , _ Accounts ■ amounting to £37 -3s were passed for payment. It was decided to procure a supply, or Squth Island road maps .'from the Motor Union,' ''.,■ >•■•,'; ' ; .\-' ! ■',■'''.>- ■• :■'. •' '' •''■ :;■"