NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22211, 14 March 1934, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO.

(Fbom Ou* Special Coreespohdbkt.l

HIGH WATER AT OAMARU March 14—2.10 a.m. and 2.33 p.m. .. MAJESTIC THEATRE Diana Wynyard, the star of “ Cavalcade” and “Rasputin and the Empress,” will appear to-night in “ Men Must Fight,” with Lewis Stone, . May Robson, and Robert Young. This is a story that takes patrons on to the happenings of 1940, therefore, very interesting .drama. Included in the programme is a LaurelHardy comedy, “ The Chimp.” To-morrow and Friday nights a number of English vaudeville favourites will appear in “ Radio Parade,” a vaudeville musical attraction. As it is English, the picture will have a direct appeal to all lovers of vaudeville.

DUNTROON SALE . . Good entries have been received for the Duntroon, sale to-day. Large lines of full and failing-mouthed ewes and rape lambs will be offered, ' besides other various classes of sheep. Two, dairy cows and a three-year-old heifer will also be put up for auction. THE WEATHER ’ The rainfall over the wOek-erid; appears to have been much greater in the country 'than in town, thet weather conditions continuing wintry,. with cold southerly winds. An inch of rain was recorded by Mr E. S. Brewster at'Awamoko, and a similar fall took place at Hilderthorpe. SWIMMING The final race for the Vice-president's Cup—the 440 Yards Handicap—was decided at the Public Baths. The temperature of the water was only 54deg, and was the coldest so far this season. The cup goes to Douglas with 18 J points, Beattie taking second place, being half a point behind. The results of the race are as follows:—Palmer 1, M'Laren 2, Beattie 1., " j OMARAMA SALE There was a good attendance of- buyers at. the annual sale of surplus stock held at Omarama. A good sale resulted ofthe large yarding of stock, the, majority of the entries being disposed of. The following were the prices realised: — Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd. —Twotooth ewes, 265; full-mouthed ewes, 14s 7d to 17s -4d; full and failing-mouthed merino ewes, 9s; cast merino ewes, 11s 3d; cast ewes, 8s 3d to 13s 8d; six and eight-tooth forward wethers, 17s sd; twotooth wethers, 16s Id to 16s 6d; cull wether lambs, 8s 3d to 10s 3d. Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., ewes, 16s 6d to 265; merino ewes, 11s 3d to 13s 8d; soundmouthed ewes, 10s, lOg 3d, 11s 2d, 12s, 13s 7d, 14s, 14s 6d, and-17s 4d: fullmouthed ewes, ss, 7s Id,, and 9s; twotooth wethers, 15s, 15s 6d, .and 16s Id; full-mouthed wethers, 12s 3d; four, six, and eight-tooth wethers, 17s sd; six and eight-tooth wethers, 14s to 14s 4d; e,we lambs, 17s to 19s 3d; wether lambs, ]os 3d to 16s 6d; mixed-sex lambs,, 12e 6d; Boi’der Leicester rams, £1 Is. National . Mortgage and Agency Com-pany,'Ltd.—Full-mouthed merino ewes, 6s; full and failing-mouthed-wethers, 2s 6d .to 4s 6d; full-mouthed ewes, 3s 4d; merino wether-lambs, 8s 9d.

OAMARU ROWING CARNIVAL

Arrangements are well in/hand for the Oamaru rowing carnival to be held on the Oamaru Harbour next Saturday, ine Otago and Timaru Clubs have advised that they would be fully represented, Timaru entering’ all the sculling events and the Maiden Fours. As Timaru has done no regatta work for two. or' . three years its entry Is very encouraging, and should make interesting rowing. Many of the Oamaru crews also have not been tried out in regatta work. The Oamaru cfewa selected are as follows:Maiden Sculls. —No. 1, D. M. Patterson and R. Morris; No. 2, T. Bastie and J "Youths^Spull s.—No. 1. R. Orhell and B. W. Patterson: No. 2, K. Middlemass and A. Tempero. . „ , Junior Sculls—D.'M. Patterson and R. - Fours. —No. I—E.1 —E. Holland (str.), H. Ward. R. Gleeeon, H. Tempero; No. 2 —R. Morris (str,), I. Clark, 1. Hastie/K. M’Kenzie. -. , , Junior Pairs.—No. 1, J. Mackie and J. Baxter; No. 2,, D. M. Patterson and C. Pairs.—No. 1, R. Morris and I. Clark; No. 2. E.,Holland and H. Ward, Youths’ Pairs.—No. 1, H. Tempero and A. Holland: No. .2, A. MTntoah and B. W. Patterson. , _ _ , Senior Pair. —-J. Mackie and J. Baxter. OAMARU PRESBYTERY The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery was held in St. Paul’s Church yesterday morning. _ In the of the moderator (the Rev. J. T. V. Steele), tlie meeting, was opened by the Rev. J. Badeock. Mr Steele arrived later ■ ami occupied the chair. On the motion of the clerk (the Rev. H. T. Blair) the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer was appointed moderator for the ensuing six months. A letter was received from the church factor in reference to the title deed, of the church property at Pukeuri. The clerk will invest the deed with the Church Property Board of Otago. At this stage the new moderator (the Rev. A. H. Lordmeyer) took the chair. A letter in reference to Knox College library was received. A letter was received from the foreign missionary secretary in’ reference to the itinerary for the Re\v'G.,M. MNeur, of the Canton Village Mission. The presbytery was asked to concur with, a proposed missionary campaign. The presbytery approved of the suggestion. Such a campaign will be held sometime before the next assembly. A letter was received fi-om the Rev. G. Budd anent the paying of grants. The clerk was instructed to advise congregations concerned. Communication was received from The assembly’s life and work convener, the Rev. T H. Roseveare, in reference to the publication of a . booklet, Our Strength, and commending it for. use in congregations. The church factor -wrote stating that the grant for Maheno, for manse repairs would not fall due till 1930. The moderator and clerk were appointed to write to the clerk of the synod asking tor an interpretation of the point whether the date on which synod approves a grant on the date on which payment is made deter, mines the making of future grants. Letters were received from tie assemblys public questions convener, the Rev. i 1; ±1- Wilkinson. and the Rev. E. O. Bin mires anent TMble-in-scliools. The. matter was referred to the Presbytery’s Public Questions Committee to report at the nest nieeting. The application of the Rev. A. O . Weddeispoon, who has taken up residence in Southland, for, a presbytery certificate was granted. Mr J. S. Freeman wrote for a certificate for admission to the Theological Hall. This was + granted, and the clerk was instructed to write to Mr Freeman congratulating him on the step he was taking. An elders commission in favour of Mr R. Jjemnman. of Dunback, was sustained. Owing to the altered date of the assembly meeting and consequently lengthened period, the* question arose as to the present term

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

of elders’ commissions. It was agreed that commissions may remain in force until the next meeting of the assembly. The remit anent “ Report on Economics ” was referred to the Public Questions Committee, with the moderator added. The Rev. W. Maclean reported on the question of film censorship, and stated that the niatter was being discussed further. The remit in reference to the Beneficiary Fund was held over for consideration at the next meeting of the presbytery. The application from the Lower Waitaki charge for the grant for the new church at Pukeuri was held over. The Rev. J. Anderson intimated that the ceremony of laying the foundation stone at Pukeuri would take place on April 12. At the invitation of the Rev. J. Anderson, a committee was set up to confer with him as to an order of sendee for the ceremony. It -was agreed to hold the next presbytety meeting on April 12 to enable members to attend the opening ceremony at Pukeuri. .

OAMARU HARBOUR BOARD The monthlv meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board was held yesterday morning. There were present: Messrs R. K. Ireland (chairman), N. Hayes, R. Milligan, C. J. Marshall, H. Ruddenklau, J. Duncan, J. A. Macpherson, E. fe. Brew* ster, R. A. M'Dowell, and R. B, Meek. The balance sheet for the year ended September, 1933, was formally adopted. The secretary reported to the Standing Committee that the owners of lots O/O and 27/28, Harbour street, had been interviewed, and had promised to have dangerous top hamper of buildings removed. The report was received, ■ The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company, Ltd. Union Steam Ship Coriipany, Ltd., and ' Commonwealth and Dominion Line wrote congratulating the board for its forward move in the proposed new additional railway approach to Holmes whan, which would do away with the dead end a,t present existing for shunting purposes. The New" Zealand Railways advised that a recent inspection had revealed detective timber in Holmes and Sumpters wharf, and asking that it be renewed as early as possible.—lt was agreed that the work be carried out. _ , Commissioned Gunner Garden, commander of the H.M.S. Wakakura, wrote thanking the board for the courtesy and consideration he had received and the various facilities afforded the ship while using Oamaru as a base. It was nopea to use Oamaru as a base for training in. future years.—lt was decided to reply offering the same facilities for the ship next year. _ , , The Oamaru Boys’ Employment Committee forwarded its second annual report of the work done during the year.—Received. ... , Mr G. A. Lee (consulting engineer) wrote in connection with the purchase of quarry equipment.—The letters were received, the chairman reporting that the drive for the tunnel would be commenced in a few days. The Oamaru Unemployment Committee fonvarded a copy of a complaint made by a relief worker, that men were employed on skilful work, such as concreting the breakwater and splicing wire ropes at relief rates—lt was pointed out that a certain amount of repair work had been done, but it was_ difficult to prevent a little overlapping in the board’s desire to provide work for relief workers. They would agree the board was carrying out the job reasonably.—lt was decided to reply to the committee .on these lines; ' The Harbours’ Association forwarded draft regulations for a uniform method of payment of members’ travelling expenses, and asking for the board’s approval or otherwise. —The schedule submitted was approved. The Veronica Sea Scouts_ Committee wrote soliciting a grant to its_ funds to enable it to equip its boat, which was a gift, from the Union Steam Ship Company, and was altered free of cost by Mr Habershon. There were 18 boys on'the roll, with a number of recruits in view, and the committee had no funds to purchase oars and other necessary equipment.—lt was agreed to grant £5 5s to the committee’s funds. • , ■ ’The secretary (Mr T. J. Guthrie) reported that unemployed men were' employed under No 5 scheme as follows: Week ended February 17: 37 men, wages £44 10s. February 24: Stand-down week. March 3: 27 men, wages £3l 3e 9d. March 10: 28 men, wages £3O 6s; —total to date, £7592 14s fid. Work was carried out in filling and levelling the reclamation, building up and repairing roads with quarry spoil, repairing, making and clearing firebreaks on the reserves, cutting out noxious weeds, and lifting and stacking cheek rails in Harbour street. The men assisted with plant and tools tor the work on the breakwater, and relaying lines on the breakwater for urgent repairs to the apron. The Railways Department was unable to supply 531 b rails for this work, and it wa s necessary to obtain 701 b rails. Stone was quarried and placed in position, approximately IoT tons being deposited during the month. The repairs to the deck of the breakwater were well in hand. The air compressor and equipment required for drilling the tunnel had come to hand. -The compressor had been given a trial and had proved satisfactory. Six heavy trucks in the" quarry were being altered to the 3ft 6in guage. A tramline had been .run to the wave trap at the end of the breakwater for the purpose 9f obtaining sand for the breakwater decking repairs. Fourteen vessels, of 13,780 net tonnage, visited the port during February, discharging 695 tons of coastal cargo and loading 1241 tons coastal and 311 tons overseas cargo, compared with 17 vessels, of 21,242 net tonnage, discharging 433 tons of coastal and 217 tons overseas cargo and loading 1334 tong coastal and 954 tong overseas cargo during February, T 933. —The report wag received. Accounts totalling £979 15s Id were passed for payment. CRICKET NOTES The second last matches of the North Otago Association’s senior competition were concluded, and as a result the points in this grade are as follows: —Oamaru 31 points, Union 29L Albion 24. and School 13J. With the final match between Union and Oamaru commencing next Saturday, premiership honours will be keenly sought after, and interest in the competition should be maintained right up until the playing of the last ball of the match. Oamaru is to be heartily congratulated on its great recovery last Saturday and on its meritorious five-point win. Requiring 52 runs to pass Albion’s total of the first innings, Zimmennann and Hunter commenced their somewhat difficult task. On paper it appeared- that Albion’s position was a sound one to secure a first innings win, and it appeared difficult for either side to obtain a straight-out win. So uncertain is cricket that not only did Oamaru pass Albion’s total, but it suc J ceeded in putting the side out and in getting the necessary 100 runs to gain a five-point win. The outstanding feature of the match was the performance of C. Zimmennann, who had a very successful two days with bat and ball. In Oamaru’s first innings he compiled 111 not out, and in the second strike was again undefeated for 61 runs, a total of 172 runs without losing his wicket. Bowling, he took two wickets in Albion’s first strike and four for the total cost of 40 runs in the second innings. His century was tlie fourth or fifth to his credit this season, and his total score must be easily between 800 and 900. With 62 to be added to the score of the previous Saturday’s innings, Zimmennann and Hunter showed that they did not intend to take risks. The runs came somewhat slowly, both batsmen waiting for a loose one off which to score. When getting near Albion’s total Hunter let one of M’Laren’s beat him after a useful innings of 17 runs. Keith joined Zinimermann, and the pair carried the score past the required total. The match was very exciting, and it was a good effort of - Hunter and Keith’s to support Zimmennann as they did under trying circumstances. A few runs after the Albion total had been passed another round of applause greeted Zimmermann’s century. Both batsmen then began to hit out, and the score had reached 222 ‘when Keith put his log in front to a ball from Davey, after an invaluable contribution of 11 runs. Zimmermann’s century included 16 4 s, and accounted for exactly half of Oamaru s

total. Davey finished up ,thc innings with five wickets for 86 runs, 'and L. ißrooker three for 41. Albion’s (second ■ innings realised 126, due chiefly to scorns of 42 by A. Brooker and 40 )>y G. (Taylor. Jacobs and A. Brooker opened and took the score to 31, when the former was well stumped by Jones, having contributed three to the score. G. Geddes 'helped Brooker to add nine runs and M’Laren 10, both these batsmen being dismissed by Keith. From three wickets doWn tor 50 rims the score changed, -with thw dismissal of A. Brooker, Davey, and Plalmer to six down for 70. L. Brookeri contributed two boundaries before Jieing run out, but Taylor and H. iGeddes carried the score past •! the century and to 126 runs. The remaining three wickets fell without addition to the score. A. Brooker’s score oif 42 was a sound strike, and included * six boundaries. He was smartly caught; by Jones behind the stumps off Zimmermann. G, Taylor batted attractively for hist 40 runs, scoring freely all round the wieftet. Six boundaries helped to augment pis score. H. Geddes was the only otlier batsman to reach double figures, he did chiefly through a leg glamte. Keith bowled very steadily and kept \a good length throughout his 13 overs, arid finished up with two wickets for 217 runs, • Zimmermann’s attack also with success, and lie secured four victims for a cost of 11.5 runs apiece. Mention must be made of the -fine catch held' by Watson, who dismissed Taylor with! a hard left-hand catch off a fast drive. | With exactly 100 runs to get in an hour and a-quarter the Oamaru batsmen went for the bowling in great style. Uttley and Smith were dismissed fairly early, the latter being caught at point and the former bowled in trying to hit a leg break from Davey. However, Zimmermann and Calder became associated in an excellent partnership which secured the necessary runs. Both batsmen displayed how runs could be got quickly, without undue risks being taken. Zimmermann was 61 not out when play wag stopped, his total including a 6 and nine 4’s. Calder played well to secure 21 not out, and gave his partner every support. Oamaru thus won by eight wickets and four runs —a very fine performance. Union had little difficulty in securing a five-point win over School on Saturday. Union declared its innings (dosed from the previous Saturday’s total' of 256 for the loss of ekht wickets, and _ School required 159 runs to avert an innings defeat. Kerr and Capstick opened for School, and took the score to 16 before j Capstick was caught, having scored 10 runs. His total was made up_ of a boundary and a 6. Holloway did not last long, and wickets fell in quick succession, so 'that six wickets were down for 26 runs. Kerr contributed 12 runs. Blundell and Martindale stopped the rot temporarily, and both gave a good display of batting. Martindale made 19 runs before he sent a catch to M Donald, Tilbury, with two 6’s and a single, assisted Blundell to take the score to 85. School’s innings closed when Sutton was caught bv Brown, the total being 99. Blundell ‘was undefeated with a good strike of 35 runs, which included seven boundaries Maddigan, with the good average of five wickets for 19 runs, maintained a good length throughout, and was ably assisted by Tonkin, whose figures were three wickets for 27 .runs. At the conclusion of tho innings Union was given a practice strike, Bfown being tne top scorer, reaching the half-century after batting soundly. His score included six boundaries and one 8. Maddigan also batted well to reach 22 rune, his strike comprising four boundaries and a 6. BOWLING The following rinks have bee n ‘ selected for the return match between Meadowbank and Phoenix, at Meadowbank. on —Upchurch, A. Robertson, Andrew, Berry; H. Taylor. Caldow, Carson, Chappell; Madden, MPheat, Cox, Campbell; Mullin, Rushton Macrae. Donald: Brown, Kitchen, Hartley, Denholm; Skirving, Nirnmo, J Robertson, Martin; Archibald. Blncklock. ]un.,_ K. Taylor, Hart; Cartwright, Luisetti, Mudraw for Champion of Champions Rinks at Phoenix on Saturday is as f °First’ Round.—Awamoa y. Phoenix, at 12.45; Meadowbank, Hampden, and i ukeUl Second’ Round.—Winner of Awamoa and Phoenix v. Hampden, Meadowbank v. Pl The r final of the Singles between Selfe and Mursell will be commenced at 1.30 P 'The following are the Phoenix ladies’ rinks to play Temnka on Thursday Mesdames Forrest. M Lean Glass, Ashton; Mesdames Watts, J. Robertson, Blacklock, Grenfell; Mesdames Adame, Freebury, Berry, Aikenhead. PERSONAL Constable W( Voyce has received kdvice of his transfer to Waimate, and will leave Oamaru in a few days time. He will be succeeded by Constable R. Miller, of Millerton (West Coast),. • Queen’s Hotel.—Mr G. Colbeck, Mr F E. Dormnell (Christchurch), Mr J, Bell, Mr J. H. Clements, Mr L. Holden Mirams Mr T. Thomson, Mr J. B. Hayward, Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. (Dunedin), Mr A. Joff (Mount Albert). . Miramar Hotel.—Mrs J. fe. Gibbs, Miss Gibbs (Invercargill). Mr H. O. Fleming, Mr A W. Gibbs (Christchurch), Mr J. M. A.’Ritchie, Mr G. Martin, (Temuka).’ Mr D. G. Drinnan, Mr E. Bel!' (Timaru), Mr E. T. Evans, Mr L. Shilcock, Mr 1. Longworth (Dunedin). Mr S. -Read, Mr R. Gardener (Wellington) < _ - Miss Louise Tonkin, L.T.CX., L.A.8., who is a pupil of Miss Cartwright. L.T.C.L., L.A.8., Oamaru, has been asked to play Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto at the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra s concert to-night. Miss Tonkin left for Dunedin yesterday. —Advt. EVENING SPORTS The following are the handicaps declared by Mr C. B. Butcher for tlm evening sports meeting to-morrow: —

100 Yards. —k. D. Hunter scr. J. Nash 4yds, E. M. Burns 4L L. Webb 7. C. Maitland 8. L. Miller. J. Hies, T. Sievers, J. Blackgrove. J. Anderson, C. Ryan 10. 300 Yards Hurdles.—L. Webb 20yds behind, R. Hunter 10yds behind, L. Ledingham 6yds behind, G. Booth 2yds behind, L. Miller, C. Maitland ecr. Three-quarters-of-a-mile. S. Martin scr J. May 15vds, D. Wilson 20, G. Booth, L. Ludemann 40, G. Barber, E. Burns, C. Maitland 50, R. Hyde, A. C. Anderson 60. WAIAREKA SALE ~ ( There was a good yarding in all classes of stock at the Waiareka sale yesterday, prices being much firmer on those ruling a week ago. In the fat cattle medium steers brought £5 7s 6d and £5 ss; good heifers, £7 2 S Cd; light heifers, £3 to £4; cows, £2 15s. to £3 15s. Store bullocks sold at £4 15s to £5 15s; heifers, £2 10s to £3; bull, £2 19s; 15-months-old yearling steers and heifers, 30s; calves, 12s 6d. Two jersey cows realised £3 10s and £3 15s respectively, and heifers brought from £2 5s up to £3 ss. An aged cow in milk was purchased at 32s 6d. Extra good fat'wethors sold at 295: good, 2Cs and 27s 6c!; extra good ewes. 16s Od to 17s 6d; medium, 13 s 6d to 15s; light, 11s 6d to 13s: lambs. 22s 6d. In the store sheep pens Romney two-tooth ewes realised 28s; good Romney crossbred

sound-mouthed ewes, 21s to 22s 9d; fullmouthed ewes, 15b 6d to 19s 3d; full and failing-mouthed ewes, 10s 6d to 13s 6d; two-tooth wfethers, 18e 9d; six and eighttooth wethers, 16s 6d; good lambs, 18s Id to 19g 4d; ewe lambs, 18a 8d to 22s 7d; medium rape lambs, 16s 6d to 17s 9d; small rape lambs, 12s to 13s 9d. There was a good yarding of pigs, but prices were down by 3g to 4s on last week’s sale. Slips sold at 13s 6d; best weaners, 8e ,6d to 9s 6d; medium weaners, 6s to 7s; small weaners, 5s to 6s. RODEO AND GYMKHANA To meet the convenience of country patrons on Saturday, the Railways Department has decided to delay trains for Palmerston, Kurow, and Timaru, and trains going north will stop at the Show Grounds to pick up passengers. Arrangements have been made to have a film taken of the proceedings on Saturday afternoon, and when this is shown on the screen many familiar faces and events will be recalled. On Friday evening a parade of cowboys will be held in front of Messrs Bulleid and Co.’s premises, and first and second prizes will be awarded. The prizes will be on view in the firm’s window from to-day. RETAILERS’ COMMITTEE , The Oamaru Retailers’ Committee has decided to observe Anniversary Day on ‘ March 23, late shopping night being on ’ Thursday, March 22, \ ___ , ; COUNTY RATES i ’ The Waitaki County rates are coming im well this year, the payments made to lastb night amounting to £7556 18s lud, leaving a balance of £5925 15s lid to be by Friday to avoid the 10 per cent, penalty. 1 NG'APARA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY j * i .■ _____ Therte was a large attendance at the annualprize-giving social held by the Ngapar.a Horticultural Society. The chairman (Mr A. Nirnmo), on behalf of the society, thanked all those who had helped to make' the flower show such a success, And especially those _ who had given special prizes. Mr Nirnmo also thanked Mr J. Paterson for the gift of a case of Ifruit, Mr J. Hambley for an exhibit of igladioli, and A. Westlake for the gift of la sheep for a weight-guessing He congratulated all the prize* winner.B and made the presentation of the Robefcteon and Rushton Cups to Mr S. Blair Ifor gaining most points in the cut. floweAg and vegetable sections. Mr Nirnmo stained that the competition for the cup had* been very keen, as Mr R. C. Thompson, the runner-up, was only one point behind’ the winner. The ■ following', special prizes were presented: —Most entries in show (Mr Johnson’s special prize), Mr S. Blair; cut flowers (shrubs giv'en by Mr and Mjs Bone), Mr R- C, ThoWson 1, W. Nirnmo 2; most points in,, -.vegetables, Mr S. Blaif (Mr Thomfikcb’s bag of wheat) 1, Mr R. C. Thompson \(Mrs Bone’s special) 2, Mrs Webber (MriV Bbne’s special) 3; second collection of vegetables (Campbell’s special), Mr S. Blair;\potato section (W, T. Sing’s specials), Mr S. Blair 1, Mrs Webber 2; school (Park’s special), Mr R. Morrison; farmers’ section (Mrs Eckhold’s tin 6f biscuits'), Mr J. Newlands, jun,; baking (Air J, Patterson’s bag of flour), Miss R. iffewlands; scones (Mr Nimmo’s load of opial), Mesdames Rawcliffe and Bews (equal); fruit cake (J, O’Brien’s bag of coal),.’Mies R. Newlands; fruit section (Eastbn’s special), Mr J. Paterson. % . PIGEON FLYIP^GV The Oamaru Homing Pigdon Club held a one-bird flock race from 'jPasnassus, which concluded the old bird iidpson. The following are the results: —R.\ Brooker, 1220 yards per minute, 1; (y. \Chiloott, 1218, 2; D, Sparks, 1216, 3. The, winning time was 4hr 40min Ssec. Als6 competed: Webb Bros., H. Day, W. and S. Brown. \ • NORTH SCHOOL JUBILEE • \ At a meeting of the North giffiool Jubilee Committee Mr W. Gillies occupied the chair. A dance programme Submitted by the Bub-committee was proved, and a vote qf thanks was pastied to Air M. J. Hanley for supplying cams for the decade tables. Messrs R. E. Dimick and A. Baird were appointed fip draw up a programme for the children's sports on Monday. The offer of Mr R. H. Packwood to show visitors over the l , Waitaki Hydro electric works was accepted with thanks. It was agreed to ask the president of the Ministers’ Association (the Rev. R. B. Kilroy) to preside at the Sunday function. Mr R. J. Hinkley was appointed to act as M.C. for the jubilee dance. - “KITCHEN” EVENING There was a large gathering of friends from the Tokarahi district and as far as Windsor and Papakaio at a kitchen evening tendered to Miss Cecily M'Kenzie in the Tokarahi Hall. A dance was held to excellent music supplied by. Messrs Bremner brothers. During the evening many useful articles were presented to Miss* M'Kenzie, and Mr Bert Kane suitably acknowledged the gifts and good wishes on -Miss M'Kenzie’a behalf. The duties of M.G. for the dance were carried out by Mr H. Waters. BIBLE CLASS SWIMMING SPORTS , The annual Bible class swimming sports were held last night in the Public Baths. There was a good attendance of spectators, who followed with great interest the various events. Columba established * a big lead in points early in the sports, followed by St. 1 Paul’s, both these Bible classes being considerably ahead of the others in points. Despite the coldness of the water, the swimming a high standard, and plenty of exciting fipishes were provided. , The final points showed Columba to have won the sports from St. Paul’s by a comfortable margin, Church of Christ being third. Results:— S 3 1-3 Yards Freestyle, Junior Girls.— First heat: I. Bain (St. Paul’s) 1, R. Woodgate (Columba) 2, J. Farr (Wesley) 3. Time, 30 2-ssec. Second heat; E. Gemmell (Columba) 1, M. Lindsay and D. Vernor (Columba), dead heat, 2. Final: E. Gemmell 1, D. Vernor 2, M. Lindsay 3. Time, 25 4-ssec. 33 1-3 Yards Freestyle, Junior Boys.— J. Bruce (St. Paul’s) 1, M. Walker (St. Paul’s) 2, Brook (St. Luke’s) 3. Time, 22sec.

33 1-3 Yards Freestyle, Senior Girls.— D. Thomson (Columba) 1, Iv.'Beardsmore (Church of Christ) 2, E. Weir (Church of Christ) 3. Time, 25sec. Fifty Yards Freestyle, Senior Men.— K. Genimell (Columba) 1, A. Curie (St. Paul’s) 2, K. M'lvor (St. Paul’s) 3.; Time, 33 l-ssec.

33 ,1-3 Yards Breaststroke, Junior Girls. —R. Goodgate (Columba) 1, I. Bain (St. Paul’s) 2, M, Lindsay (Columba) 3. Time, 32 3-ssec.

33 1-3 Yards Breaststroke, Junior Boys. —J. Bruce (St. Paul’s) 1, J. Watson (Columba)- 2. L. Kilgour (Church of Christ) 3. Time, 28 4-saec.

50 Yards Breaststroke, Senior Girls. — R. Woodgate (Columba) 1,1). Thomson (Columba) 2, E. Weir (Church of Christ) 3. Time, Slsec. 50 Yards Breaststroke, Senior Young Men. —M’lvor (St. Paul’s) 1, K. Robertson (Church of Christ) 2, C. Beattie (Baptist) 3. Time, 45 l-ssec. 50 Yards Freestyle. Junior Boys.—J. Watson (Columba) 1, L. Walton (Columba) 2, Bruce (St. f Paul’s) 3. Time, 38sec. 50 Yards Freestyle, Junior Girls.—D. Vcrnor and E. Kemmell (Columba), dead heat 1, J. Cradock (St. Luke’s) 3. Time, 45 l-ssec 1 66 2-3 Yards Freestyle, Senior Girls. — K. Beardsmore (Church of Christ) 1, D, Thomson (Columba 2. Time, 63 2-ssec. 100 Yards Freestyle, Senior Young Men. —A. Curie (St. Paul’s) 1, S, Miller (St. Paul’s) 2, K.Gemmell (Columba) 3. Time, 75 3-ssec. 33 1-3 Yards Backstroke, Senior Girls. —D. Thomson (Columba) 1, R. Woodgate (Columba) 2, K. Beardsmore (Church of Christ) 3. Time, 33 2-ssec. 33 1-3 Yards Backstroke. Senior Young Men.—A. Curie 1. C. Beattie 2. N. M’lvor 3. Time, 20 l-ssec. _ 100 Yards Freestyle, Junior Boys.—R. Brown (Columba) 1. H. Kinder (St. Paul’s) 2. Time, 92 3-ssec.

Senior Girls’ Diving.—D. Thomson 1, M. Cradock (St. Luke’s) 2, 11. Taylor (St. Paul’s) 3. Senior Men’s Diving.—J. Thompson (Columba) 1. L. Walton (Columba) 2, L. Kilgour (Church of Christ) 3. 220 Yards. Senior Young Men. —S. Miller 1, C. Beattie 2. Time, 3min 32 2-ssec.

133 1-3 Yards, Senior Young Men’s Relay.—St. 'Paul’s 1, Columbq 2. Time, Imin 26sec.

Points.—Columba, 54 points, 1; St. Paul’s, 34J points, 2; Church of Christ, 12 points, 3; Baptist, 5 points, 4; St. Luke’s, 41 points, 5.

FIRE ALARM At 7.35 last night the Fire Brigade received a call to an outbreak of fire in a residence in Ure street. The flames, however, were quickly subdued with little damage occurring. OAMARU BOXING ASSOCIATION There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Oamaru Boxing Association last night, the president (Air O. R. Wise) occupying the chair. ' The annual report and balance sheet, showing a satisfactory cash credit and assets, were adopted. The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mr A. E. Hodge; vice-presidents—Alesarg O. R. Wise, W. P. Reid, Drs Lennox and Douglas; committee —Alessrs H. Nightingale, D. Wright, D. Thomson, W. Kinder, T. Richards, W. Currie, W. Notman, W. Clark; treasurer, Air *A. F., Excell; auditor, Mr R. Finch; secretary, Air G. ATLeod. In accordance with his notice of motion, Mr R. Finch stated that the work of the members of the executive should be recognised that the rule should be amended to exempt the executive and ex-officio members from payment of the annual subscription, but that no members of the executive except the secretary should be eligible for/ payment for work for the association. After discussion the motion to amend the rule on these lines was defeated. .

In response to an appeal from the Greymouth Association, a grant of 4 £2 2s was made to the fund being raised for the Lowe family.

CYCLING. s •' HalfTwo. mile. miles. K. J. Sparks .. , .. 10 10 R. Barnes .. .. . .. 10 10 J. Elliott .. 15 15 D, Robertson .. . .. 35 70 J. Ford .. • • .. 50 130 T, Smart .. .. .. 60 130 G. Elliott .. .. , 65 200 R. J. Saxon .. ..70 150 A. Sparks .. .. . .. 85 , 220 RUNNING.