NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22212, 15 March 1934, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO.

(fiox Oci Spscui, CoERESPOicDBirr.)

HIGH WATER AT OAMARU March lo.t-2.54. a.m. and 3.16 p.m. MAJESTIC THEATRE "Radio Parade," an English production, will be shown at the Majestic Theatre to-night and on Friday. In "Radio Parade "the human elemeut predominates, so. that the spectators come away feeling they have seen the artist, not on the screen, but ,in the flesh. There is Roy Fox and his band, quiet in method, but outstanding in achievement. Christopher Stone is easy and natural, handling the great British broadcast with perfect ease. He presents, in a series of. fascinating acts, people who are worldfamous. There is " Stainless" Stephen, that prince of railway porters,- and at the other end there is Mario Lorenzo, distinguished, harpist. Reginald Gardiner is|' as, the programme announces, " almost. a motor car," and Stanelli .and Edgar are together as '■ "freak fiddlers." The famous Houston sisters give a taste of their quality, and Elsie and Dona Waters make one regret again the decline'of the ; vaudeville stage. Many people have ' the gramophone record ot Florence Desmond, impersonating Janet Gaynor giving a party,to such celebrities as v Greta Garbo, Tallulah Bankhead, and Gracie Fields, but here she is in person in a brilliant performance.; Plans are at the Bristol until 5, and at the theatre from 6.30. ■ /; ■ . ■ SHIPPING NOTES : The Opihi is expected on Saturday, March 17. to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. ,' "■ , ' The Poolta is expected on Wednesday, March 21. to load for Napier arid Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waimarino is expected to load for Auckland for despatch on Friday, March 16, for southern ports. She is due here on Monday, March 26, to discharge and load, for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waikouaiti left Sydney on Saturday,!. March 10, for Bluff, Dunedm, Timaru, Lyttelton, and Oamaru. The Kiwi tea is expected about Tuesday, March 20, to discharge coal from Westport. : ■ Messrs Dalgety .'and Company have received advice that the Kia Ora will arrive in Oamaru to-morrow morning. . She will load 26,000 freight carcasses. 650 bales, of wool, 100 sacks of peas, 70 casks of tallow, and 20 casks of pelts. She is expected to clear Oamaru for Bluff on Tuesday. V-. ; ,■'■• J. ' ') The Storm is due to arrive in Oamaru this morning to load for Wellington and Wanganui. . CLEARINGi :SALE . Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., have received instructions from Mr David Smith, whq has sold his farm, to conduct a sale of all his Jive and dead stock, 1 at Papakaio on March 26. On March 21 Messrs Wright, Stephen-son,-and Co., Ltd;, will also sell at Waitaki, on behalf of Mr W. B. M'Hardy, the whole of-his stock'and .plant.. Large lines, of .ewes .and lambs., will be offered, and-also. Border Leicester- and Southdown rams. Dairy and mixed-sex cattle will be put up : for'auction, as well, as five horses The plant comprises a large .collection of implements of .various descriptions. ' j ST; PATRICK'S concert ; Next Monday night the annual St. Patrick's concert will be held in the Opera House. A programme of 21 items has been arranged, local, and visiting perform. ersaW the- pupils of the Catholic schools Of Oamaru taking part. . The entertainers from Dunedin will include such wellknown artists as Miss B. Gallien, Mr J. Clark,- soloists of repute, and Miss E. Henaghan, L.T.C.L.. F.T.C.L., who requires no introduction in the recitation sphere. The box plan is now, open at Begg's,. apd holders of 3s tickets may reserve free. ••* - ■' : "-'- '■■ ■" /•' i'' - ; : AF^WA V . HOCKEY CLUB j >\ At the annual meeting of the Arawa 1 Ladies'- Hockey" Club Mr A. Barsdell occupied '■■ the chair; The;- report, and balance .sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected:—-Patron, Mr K, Milligan; : president, Mr .A. ■ Bawdell; senior vice-president, Mr Mushett; vicepresidents—Messrs M. S. Holmes,. W. Aikenhead,: H. Downing, and R. Geen; secretary,. Miss El. Kidd; treasurer. Miss. V. Barsdell; club captain, Miss Murtagh; deputy captain, Miss A. Downing; committee— Misses M. r Mushett. M. Lee. and E Symons; chaperone; Mrs Barsdell; coach/ Mr Mushett; seleetors-+Misses Murtagh arid Downing and Mr Mushett; delegates to the North Otago Association, Messrs Mushett and Barsdell. The opening day was fixed for Saturday, April 7. It was agreed; that the" subscriptions be Is 6d, if paid before May 1. Several new members'were'elected. A vote of thanks was accorded the retiring officers for their work during last season. ■

NORTH OTAGO COURSING CLUB

" Tie president (Mr J. Fraser) occupied the chair at a meeting of the North Qtago Coursing Club. July 12, Wand 14 were confirmed as the dates for the holding ot the Australasian Waterloo Cup meeting in Oamaru. The entry fee was fixed at four guineas each dog, with an extra fee of half a guinea for nominations received un to the night of the draw. It was decided; to guarantee £6O to the winning dog provided 64 'nominations were received. It was left in tthe hands of Mr J. A. Galloway and the secretary (Mr W. AtkirisonV to'prepare a, programme to be submitted- to the - association. Messrs J. Tisdall and. Cv R. Wise were nominated as iudges and'Messrs D. Wilson.and L. Webb as slippers meeting. It was decided -to hold weekly, meetings until after Easter, and td Jiaye a hare drive next Saturday .evening,-,,: ■ ""..■ . , -

ACTIVITIES GF THE DISTRICT.

RUGBY REFEREES' ASSOCIATION

The annual' report of the North Otago Rugby Referees' Association disclosed that during last season the association controlled not only the usual club fixtures but.also five representative games. A pleasing feature of the season was that no player was ordered oif the field, and rough play was entirely absent. Players in the union were to be congratulated on the sportsmanlike way in which they played the game. During the season two referees resigned, and Mr Bryant was transferred to Southland. Six. new referees were enrolled, but despite this influx the roll of referees fell far short of requirements. Clubs were urged to encourage retiring players to join up with the association and assist in.a very important department of the game—refereeing.. The set of rules adopted at the last annual meeting had proved of great assistance in running the affairs of the association. The Grading Committee, partilarly, • had proved very beneficial in. encouraging members to improve their standard of refereeing. At the annual conference the association wag ably represented by Mr Taylor (Blenheim), who furnished a very comprehensive report' of the proceedings. Mr Ward, the representative on the North. Otago Rugby Union, proved a very useful link between the association and the union. The principle of interchange of referees was adopted in the town-country matches,- and proved very At the end of the season a social evening-was held, but unfortunately, owing to counter-attrac-tions, it was not very well attended. It was essential that the social side of the association should not be lost sight of, and the committee trusted that the social evening of 1934 would be better attended. Mr Jacob Mitchell, an old.member of the association, and also honorary auditor, passed away during' the season,- and the committee placed on record its appreciation of his long service, . and expressed its sympathy with the family. The committee thanked Mr. N. H. Colquhoun, who acted as honorary auditor, and the ; press; for its assistance. In conclusion the association expressed its appreciation of the assistance, financial and otherwise, so willingly given at all times by the North Otago Rugby Union, and trusted that in the forthcoming season the affairs of the association would be conducted as successfully and as amicably as in 1933; [.."'. REFEREES' CONFERENCE. At a special meeting of, the North Otago; Rugbv Referees' Association it was agreed to forward a remit to the New Zealand Association that the 1935 conference be held in Oamaru. .' V ':■.-'. .... „ BOWLING The following will represent Phoenix against Meadowbank in the return match to be'played at Meadowbank on Saturday:—Kear, Galloway, Grant, Aikenhead; Maxwell, James, Buist, Marshall; Bremner, J. Robertson, Weavers, Adams; Forrester, Stewart, A. G. Robertson, Calder; Watts. Simkin, Craig, Panckhurst; H. P. S. Familton, Murray, Armstrong, Forrest; MathiesoniiW. Reid, Humphries, H« Familton; Burry, Treseder. Crisp, Miller. The rinks to represent Phoenix against Temuka at' Oamaru to-day are lows:— Simkin, D. H, Reid, Kear..Aiken, head; Chase, Brown, Borrie, Thomson; Forrester,' Treseder, Watson,- Grant; J. Robertson, Hendy,. Marshal, Forrest? G. L. Grenfeii, Maxwell, H.-L. Familton. Buist, emergencies, H. P. S. Familton and J. A. Dunbar. PHCENIX LADIES' CLUB. 'The results of the fourth round of. the Phcenix, Ladies' Club's competitions are as follows: ~ v. Singles.—Mrs Berry 19, Mrs Forrest 8; Mrs Ashton 20, Miss Symington 11; Mrs. Aikenhead 16, Mrs Grenfeii 14; Mrs J. Robertson 17, Mrs Speid 14.. • .'■> , Paifs.—Mrs Glass and Miss SymmgrtoniC, Mesdames Watts arid Milligan 12; Mesdames Forrest and Berry 34, Mesdames Robertson and Aikenhead 11; Mesdames Corlett and Grenfeii 20, Mesdames Speid and Ashton .19. ?. .'. , ■ Rinks.—Mesdames Glass, Robertson, Freebury, and Grenfeii 17, Miss Hilhker, Mesdaines Foster,: Blacklock, and Adams, 13; Mesdames Forrest, Robertson, Berry, and M'Leari 17. Mesdames Foster, Speid, Milligan. and Robertson 13; Mesdames Taylor, Calder, Blacklock. Ashton 15, Mesdames" Waits, Corlett, Miss' Symington, Mrs' Aikenhei a 10. . '■ -'-''•' ■■;'■', • MAGISTRATE'S COURT■."...'■ The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's. Court was continued;yesterdav morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Judgment by default was given for the plaintiff in the civil case Commissioner of Taxes v. Hugh M'lntyre/£9,17s 4d, with costs (19s). In the judgment summons case R. G. and T. A. Cunningham v. R. Betten, £1 9s, with costs (6s), the judgment debtor wa 6 ordered to pay the amount forthwith, in . default. two days'- imprisonment, the warrant not to issue for seven days. . CLAIM UNDER CONTRACT.

Mr Bundle gave his reserved decision in the claim of Ernest Ravenwood, labourer, of Duucdin, for £23 12s 3d from the . Maerewhenua : Goldnelds development Company, Ltd., M& balance owing for work, done in widening a. rape, and for £2O as compensation for injuries to a horse, received while in the company's employment. Mr H. : J. £>• Grater appeared for the plaintiff and Mr C. Zimmermann for the defendant company. ' ' . '■. » ~ •Mr Bundle said that, m view of the loose nature of the arrangements between the plaintiff and the agent of the company, the horse might be said to have been hired by the defendant company on May 15. The circumstances of the hiring were unusual, as the plaintiff was in charge of the horses for packing. lie was unable to accept the plaintiff's evidence that he told- Mr Williams that the ground was not fit to travel, on, and he accepted Mr Williams's statement that no objection was raised. The horse slipped and was injured while -engaged, in packing under the.charge of the plaintiff, who saw the condition of the ground over which the horse was travelling. To claim that the horse was injured through negligence placed the. plaintiff on the horns of a dilemma. As driver, he took the horse over ground a prudent man would not have-doney andi again, if the baggage was properly packed,'why did a pick enter the horse's foot? In a reasonable view of the facts, the plaintiff was absolutely estopped from alleging negligence, and would be nonsuited.. Even if he held that 4he defendant company was negligent, in ordering the plaintiff to. do unsafe work with the horse,he was far from satisfied that the plaintiff was entitled to damages, as he remained working for the company till the ,end of October and made . no claim for damages, arid, v he found, made no notification of the injury to Mr Williams. ; Further, his conduct in treating.:the horse did not impress'him that proper remedial measures were taken for the injury. The plaintiff also claimed £23 12s 3d as balance due under a contract. Mr Williams made a progress inspection, and found that the plaintiff had made a fairly' good job of the race up till then. He thought the most reasonable view of the somewhat loose arrangement, between the parties was that Mr Williams agreed to let the plaintiff go to his shearing work and that the plaintiff was not bound to stand by for an indefinite time when he Returned to complete his work. He was entitled to'claim for the work done, and allowance should be made fo4 the work still to be done. The parties were Wide apart as to the value to be allowed. Mr Askin and Mr Williams said it would cost £62 to put the race in order in accordance with the contract. This was quite inconsistent with Mr Williams's statement, and with the fact of substantial progress payments

shortly before, the race' was finished.' The plaintiff estimated it would cost about £5. In view of his finding, the parties might be able to agree upon an amount, and he formally adjourned the matter for a, week to see if they were able to do so. . . , : DEFENDED CLAIM. David Smith, farmer, of Papakaio, claimed £l4 10s. from Thomas David Smith, farm labourer, of Dunßack, or possession of' goods taken by the defendant, a counter-claim being lodged for £3OO on an account stated between theparties, of which all but £l4. 10s had .been paid.—Mr H. J. S. Grater appeared for David Smith arid Mr R. D. ■ H. Swiridley for' Thomas David Smith. . \ In evidence the plaintiff said he claimed 30s a .week for • board * for the time'his son was working for a neighbour; who allowed for it in the'wages. The blankets and quilt, and watch and chain taken by the defendant belonged to witness. Prior to 1928 his son had been found and supplied" with'pocket money, and in 1928 witness agreed to give his son an account for £3OO. ■He dismissed his son in August, 1932, because he had engaged another man. His son never acted as a son, doing : work that suited him .only. He .was. useless to witness as a worker. ■ •

The defendant," in'evidence, staged that in 1928 his father agreed to }»at £3OO to his account, and made an arrangement to pay him £1 a week and found. In August, 1932, his father told him he had no further use for him and that, he could leave at once. Witness then took the blankets and quilt, and the,watch, which his father had given' him.' His father had- agreed to his working for a neighbour, and had said nothing about board. He considered he was entitled to another £IOO for work done during the period 1928 to 1932. He admitted he had worked for various parties during that period. In giving bis decision Mr Bundle said it was strange no claim was made by the father in respect to the items now claimed, when the son left in 1928 as a result of directions from his father. When the father told the son he was not further required the ,son' took the watch and one would have expected a claim by the father, but no claim was made until the £3OO had been paid by instalments. He was unable to find that the father had substantiated his claim to the watch, and found that the watch was given to the son and became his property. As regards the £4 10s for three weeks' board, at £1 10s a week, no claim was' made for that at,the time, and the father would be nonsuited on that point. The blankets must be held to belong to the father, and the value was fixed.at £3. Judgment was given accordingly, the adjustment of payment being left to counsel to arrange, with costs 13s, solicitor's fee £1 6s. CLAIM FOR PREMIUMS. The Insurance Office of Australia,, Ltd., Dunedin, claimed from Gray Russell Hunter, motor omnibus proprietor, Oamaru, £36 12s, being insurance premiums on motor'buses. Mr J. E. Farrell appeared for the plaintiff company and Mr C. Zimmermann for the defendant. James Brough Fairbairn, manager of the agents of the plaintiff company,' gave lengthy evidence a s to giving cover since October, 1929. on various buses owned by the defendant, and said that the last policies renewed were the policies in question. As the defendant bought buses he insured them with the company, and instructed the company to see that all insurances were kept covered, .In .February, 1932, the defendant complained that he had not renewed a policy on a bus which had suffered an accident. That bus was not insured, and had never been insured with the company.. He gathered that another company had the insurance and the policy had lapsed. Sydney Victor Wilson, chief clerk to the company, produced the policy receipt book showing the defendant had received the policies, and copies of the renewal receipts forwarded to the defendant. The defendant had given instructions to Mr Fairbairn, in his presence, to renew all policies as they became due. He had made inquiries and found the defendant was appointed agent' for another, company on June 1, 1932. Apart from these policies, there was only one renewal not signed. ... Cyril Kingston Smith, book-keeper in the employ of the company, also gave evrence of the payment of premiums and of claims under the insurance. ■' . The defendant, in evidence, stated that prior to May, 1932, practically all his insurances went through the 1.0. A., but on his appointment at that time ! as an agent for another company, he-took out a " fleet" insurance, making a saving of £IOO a year. In conversation with 'Mr Wilson, witness said he was not'going to renew the two policies in question. He also told Mr Fairbairn that he was not going on with any more insurances. Mr Wilson had frequently seen him in reference to these renewals, but witness had not signed, though the practice, had been for, him to sign renewals. On purchasing a seven-seater. sedan he insured it with the 1.Q.A., but after an accident on the Kurow road the company paid out under third-party risk to a woman who was injured, but the assessor told him his comprehensive policy had run out. In" another case, he found "in .-an. accident to No. 10 bus that he did not have a comprehensive policy. On the one occasion a policy was renewed without his signature, the. policy was _sn the name of the Dominion Motors. Mr Fairbairn said the premiums had been entered in the accounts, and it had gone too far to withdraw, but if there were an accident it would be made up. On the one bus in question there had been two accidents, but. he did not claim as he considered the bus was not insured with the company. ,"■'.' Tui Ella Warren, clerk, formerly in charge of the defendant's office at Dunedin, gave evidence corroborative of that criven by the defendant, who told Mr Wilson that. he would not be renewing the insurance with the 1.0. A. At this stage the hearing of the case was adjourned. , , . CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. John Alexander Mills, freezing works employee, claimed from Peter. Joseph Hughes, taxi proprietor, £l7 15s 5d as damages alleged' to be due as a result of defendant's negligent driving resulting in a collision near the intersection of Cross and Reed streets. The,statement of claim alleged that the defendant approached the corner on his wrong side, failed to keep a proper lookout and proper control, and that as a result of the collision the plaintiff's wife was injured, necessitating medical attention. The police also proceeded against Hughes for driving in a manner which might have been dangerous to the public. Sergeant Fearnley. conducted the prosecution, Mr R. D. H. Swindley appeared ' for the plaintiff Mills, and Mr.A. Hamilton for the defendant, who . pleaded! not guilty. The hearing of both cases was heard at the same time. . •. :•-•

Constable Waring gave evidence of inspecting the scene of the collision, stating he found the taxi on its wrong side of the road, the front .wheel being hard up against the kerbside and the-rear wheel 10 feet out. The track of the, taxi was 18 feet. 6 inches out from the kerbside. Cross Street was 43 feet wide, and the centre line was 21 feet 6 inches from the kerbside. The wheel and bumper bar of Mills's car were hard up against the left-hand side of i the. taxi, and the tyre marks of the car turning the corner were 12. feet 6 inches from the. kerbside. The taxi had stopped the other, car, pushing it backwards and swinging the rear of the car outwards a distance of 18 inches. At-no place were the tracks of the taxi on the correct'side of Cross street. Mills was proceeding'on the correct side of the road, and both drivers were quite, sober. The'hearing of this case was also adjourned till next Wednesday.

LAWN TENNIS The'return match played at Hampden between Waianakarua and": Hamp'den resulted in a win for the visiting tennis team by a comfortable margin.. Scores (Waianakarua names first) : Men's Sincles,—P. R. Willberg 9, Leith 4: .A. P. M'Kerrow 5, D. Moss- 9; N. Robertson 0. S. Familtou 5 (unfinished); J. R. M'Kerrow 9, O. Gould 4. Ladies' Singles.—Miss L. Green 7, Miss A. Lester 2; Miss A. Patterson 6. Miss

M. Douglas 7; Mrs J.-R; M'Kerrow 7; Miss P. Woods 2; Miss D. Ross 7, Miss E. Atkinson. 5..

Men's Doubles.—Willberg and A. M'Kerrow 9, Leith and Mos 8 8; J.'.R. M'Kerrow and N. Robertson 9, Gould and Fain il ton 4. Ladies' Doubles. —Misses L. Green and A. I'aterson 7, Misses Lester and Douglas 5; Mrs M'Kerrow and Miss'Ross 7, Misses Woods and Atkinson 3.

Mixed. Doubles.—Willberg and Miss Paterson 9, Leith and Miss Lester 4; A. M'Kerrow and Miss Green 9, Moss and Miss Douglas 8; Mr and Mrs J. R. M'Kerrow 8, Gould and Miss Woods 9; Robertson and Miss Ross 9, Familtori and Miss Atkinson 0. . Tcrals: Waianakarua, 12 sets (123 games); Hampden, 3 sets (85 games). One set was unfinished. PERSONAL ■■ ,'-%: '"•■..'■ ... . Miss J.C. Smyth and Mrs Armstrong, of Oamaru,. are attending the Women's Christian Temperance Union's jubilee conference in Wellington. Miss Norma Grenfell, of Oamaru, leaves, by the Wanganella from Wellington today on a. visit to Sydney. Queen's, Hotel—Mr F. Radeliffe (Wellington). Mr , and Mrs R. Stewart, Mr C. E. Pethybridge, Mr T., F. Leckie (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. M.Boyd, Mr G. Button, Miss C. O'Connell, Miss V.'Wren. Miss R. Millar (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr J. R. Duff, Mr L. H. Rownthwaite, Mr G. R, Mac-Gib-bon (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs L. S. Blake,. Mr L. Salt, Mr R. Paul (Wellington), Mr G. S. Clark, Mr C. W. Adamson, Mr S. Black, Mr S. D. Muirhead. Mr R. H. Stewart, Mr L. W. M'Master, Mr A. Millow .(Dunedin). ' . SCHOOL CRICKET The annual match between th e Christchurch and Waitaki Boys'. High Schools was commenced this morning under pleasant weather conditions on the Waitaki ground. The visitors had first use of the wicket with a fast outfield, compiling the excellent total of 292, mainly due to fine displays by Winfield and M'Cann, to which Waitaki replied with 71 for the loss of five wickets,at stumps. Menzies and Shand opened for Christchurch against the bowling of Mackay and Holloway. Menzies showed decided promise until he put his leg in'front after getting away two nice 4's. _ Shand was joined by Reynolds, and continued to bat confidently until clean bowled when the board. read 2—42—5. Three run s later Reynolds was smartly stumped' by Gordon with 19 to his credit.. M'Cann and Harbridge took the total to 95, when Harbridge went out Ibw, having made CI runs in 34 minutes. Dawson was the new. comer, and the century was-reached after 84 minutes' batting. Another lbw decision sent" Dawson' to the pavilion, the board reading 107—5—5. M'Cann and Winfield continued until the luncheon adjournment, when the score was 142. Shortly after resumption M'Cann also went out lbw. His tally of 49 was secured by sound cricket, including five 4's. ; Thomas was smartly run .out for three 'with the total at 158—7—3. Bromely joined Winfield, both batting confidently to take the. total to 200 at, 2.5 p.m., Bromely being caught at 15. The newcomer was " Dickenson, and the score mounted rapidly, Dickenson getting 33 in as many minutes before being howled ! with the total at 253. White joined Winfield, runs" continuing to come quickly, despite many changes in the bowling; With his tally at 71 Winfield was stumped by Gordon. His Was a sound display of batting, his score including nine boundaries. White, was undefeated with 18 to his credit, the' total being 292. The Waitaki bowlers, nine in, all, bowled steadily throughout on a wicket tha,t gave them little assistance. i With two hours' play left Waitaki opened with Kerr and Capstick, the latter receiving a. bad in jury to the leg from the first ball, tiecftssuating his temporary' retirement; Blundell and Kerr batted carefully \ to:'-"take the total to 29 when BlundelL went out lbw. Three wickets tliehVfefl . in i quick succession, the board reading 36—4—0. Mackay and Kerr formed a' 'useful partnership, scoring rapidly: before Mackay was ;• dismissed by an excellent catch by Dawson. Kerr and Gordon, played out time with the board reading- 71 .at '-"stumps." 'Scores: CHRISTCHURCH. . . ' ; ; ■:, First,/Innings. --.-;•■' Menzies. lbw, b Holloway .'..■ ..8 Shand, b Kerr .. ...... ..15 Reynolds, etd Gordon, b Kerr .... 19 Harbidge, '■> lbw, b Blundell .. .. 31 M'Cann, lbw, b Holloway ... .'..- 40! Dawson, lbw. b Blundell .. ... s!' i Winfield, sb Gordon, b Kerr .. .. 71' Thomas, run out .. ;. ■.. .. '.'.'.-■ 3: Bromely, c Holloway, b Capstick *.. 15 ■ Dickenson, b Tilbury .. ... ..33' White, not out '.--..■ .. .... ..18 . ' Extras , ... ...... ...... 25' '•/'.;■:' Total. :'.;• :.".-.:<. .":>■' .. '.,292/ Bowling Analysis.—Holloway, two fot i 42; Blundell, two for 24; Kerr, three. for 40;:Tilbury, one for 27; Capstick,.one for 83: Mackay.-.none for 27; Adams, n6ne for 8; .Wilson, none for 8;-Gow-land, none for> 10. WAITAKL ' , First Innings. Kerr, not out .. .... .. ..40 Blundell, lbw, b Menzies ... .... i 5 Holloway, b Reynolds .. ...... ;0 Wilson, c Shandy b Menzies .... 2 Gowland, b Menzies '.■■'. .... •• 0 Mackay, c Dawson, b Reynolds .. .. 12 Gordon, not out .. .. .. .... 12 ' Total for five wickets .. .. 71 NORTH OTAGO GOLF CLUB The annual report of the North Otago Golf Club states that the substantial increase in membership and the keen interest taken in all games were the most gratifying features of last season. It was felt that in Oamaru there should be many more participating in this all-the-year-round recreation. The condition of the links had improved immensely, due to seasonable rains and judicious, cutting of the fairways. Thanks were due to the Grounds Committee, and the president (Mr H. B. M'Dowcll) in particular, for the time spent, andi interest shown in improving the playing conditions and to. those outside the committee who had given their services in ready assistance. The purchase of a car to replace horses to pull the triplex arid» for general use in other ways, had been a success. The purchase of a new motor mower had also given excellent .results on the greens. The-triplex had been a source of anxiety owing to breakdowns, and-a new form of mower for. the fairways had recently been purchased. The whole", playing area was being converted into ' freehold, the exchange of 40 acres of what was the.Waitaki High School Board's freehold, leased to the club, being made for 33 acres of the club's freehold on the south. boundary. A new. mortgage had been arranged oh satisfactory'terms. The painting of the • clubhouse dining room had been carried out and the improvement was appreciated. Consideration would have to be given to' the painting of the exterior of the clubhouse. Full details of the club's finances would be submitted at the annual meeting. The work of the greenkeeper (Mr A. M'Beath) had been well and faithfully, done. As coach. Mr E. Dalton had satisfactorily, attended to the needs.of members. Mrs A. M'Beath had catered satisfactorily, the catering for visitinc ,teams being especially, appreciated. The Ladies' Club had given spendid financial assistance, .the handsome contributionof £l3O being greatly appreciated. The club heartily, congratulated the ladies on their successful season and also the winners of the championships, Mrs R.S. Orbell (senior championship), Miss T. M'Douoll (junior), and Mrs C. Clark (C Grade). Summer golf had been again very oopular, and a greater number enrolled' than hitherto. The • decision to keep 18 holes open for play had gratifying results, and. though it had entailed expense in cutting, the undertaking was well warranted. Mr M. S. Holmes was thanked for carrying out the programme of matches to the entire satisfaction of the members, the office being by no means a sinecure. Evening play throughout the summer was increasing in popularity, and the summer play had greatly improved the standard of golf. A successful bridge drive had added a satisfactory amount to the motor mower fund, The Labour Day tournament had been a success, the entries exceeding the previous year's. The North' Otago championshi'n was won by B. V. Wright (Dunedin) for the second year in succession, with J. Ussher, jun. (Timaru), runnerup. Congratulations were extended to both, and especially, to B. V. Wright for winning the New Zealand Amateur Championship. The morning medal was won by A. Robertson, and the afternoon medal by S.Cuthbertson.. G. L. ,Cut!ibertson, M. S. : Holmes,. J.. A.R.. Scott,

and. F. W. Humphries won the-. Teams' Match, and E. A. Scott, (Tima'ru) the driving competition. The. death of Mr W. Walker was deeply regretted by all the members., Mr Walker had been an ever-ready helper in improving the links. The Waitaki Boys' High School Club had again functioned well, and the boys were as keen as ever.. M. Oram won the chainpionship cup given by Mr M. S.. Holmes, and was congratulated on' his pcrforraauce. The committee thanked; Mr J. A. R. Scott for organising working- bees, and the many members who had done splendid work. Thanks were also . extended, to. members who, had given trophies, and the . press. The club was greatly indebted to the president for the use of a.committee room and for rendering assistance in many ways to the secretary and minimising the dub's expenditure. The -plantations were improving, with every prospect of the links becoming very attractive. The committee thanked donors of trees. The ; interclub matches during the year had been very enjoyable. Against . Timaru, North Otago was beaten .on both occasions, and against Waimate honours, were even. An' enjoyable visit was paid to , ; the Avondale Club (Christchurch) by -22 members, and to the Avondale secretary (Mr J. M. Preston) the visitors were indebted for the complete arrangements for their comfort and pleasure. The Avondale team won the match. A day was also spent at the Russley links, kindly arranged by the secretary (Mr H. A. Penn), Home-and-home matches were played against the Palmerston Clubhand the hospitality of Air G. Hudson and members made the visit' to Palmcrstpu very enjoyable. Several unofficial visits were made to Messrs A. J. Grave's and R. K. Ireland's links at Waianakarua, the pleasure of the visitors having' been excellently catered for. The Waitaki Hydro Club visited the Awamoa liuks and spent an enjoyable day's 'golf.. It was hoped to see more of the Waitaki members in the coming season. Congratulations were extended to J. Kilpatrick, who for the second year in succession won the club's Senior Championship; also the winners of other championships and competitions, the details of the season's events being as follows:—-Senior Championship, J.' Kilpatrick; Intermediate Championship and M'Douall Cup, C. R. Hedges; Junior Championship, R. Stark; C Grade Championship and Holmes Cup, J. E. Farrell; Banks Cup (Mixed Foursome, Mr and. Mrs J- Kilpatrick; Roxby Memorial Cup, P. Skirving and A. Robertson (equal); Maude Cup, P. Mulligan and C. R. Hedges .equal); Stuart Wilson Cup, J. Kilpatrick; Armstrong Cup, L. H. Snmpter; Humphries Cup, J. Kilpatrick; Knock-out Competition, E. K. Tomlinson; Bogey-Matches— P. Mulligan (2). J. Kilpatrick, J. Domi. ttan, and R. Hedges; Medal Matches (silver medal)—A. G. Robertson, P.. Starving, A. Millar, J. Domigan, and. D. Bews; Medal Matches (golf balls)—E.SMiliies, G. Cpthbertson, M. J. Ryan, P. Skirving, and C. R. Hedges; Stroke Matches—Ralph Hedges, J. Domigan, and T. Banks; Fciiirball Medal Match, A. M'Beath and_ K. Kinder; Canadian Foursome, J. C. Farrell and J. Heron: Four-ball Bogjey Match —B. Roll and R. Nichols and J. Kilpatrick and J. Domigan (equal); Secret Partners Stroke Match, H. J. Grater arid H. Millar; Flag Matches,, H. W. Bailey (senior), A. Robertson (junior). The tollowing are the • winners of the summer matches: Medal, D. L. Patterson. D. Bews, J. Robertson, A. M'Beath, W. Robertson, H. B. M'Dowell; Bogey—F,, S. : Milnes, J Robertson, G. Catto. and F. S. Milnes (equal); Flag, B; Roll; Canadian Foursome, J. Kilpatrick andß. Hedges; in second match there wa e a tie, A. Robert-, son and R- Stark, J r R. Jscott and J Domigan, N. Gilchrist and" J., Wilson, Fourball Bogey—F. S. and G. Restieaux, J. Kilpatrick- and R.M Laws; Secret Partners, T. Hedges and T A. Robertson; Eclectic-J. R°°erteon, J. Domigan and J. Wilson (equal), .A. ,W.-, Wood: ward. The i Foursome Knock-out w4s won by H. M. Ewart and T, '.Hedges. The Singles Knock-out is ■■' not/ yet completed. In : conclusion, the committee extended to all members its best wishes for a successful forthcoming season, ana thanked them all. for ; support and cordiality throughout'the past season..,;.;./' ,".'-, Lj ■,' " '■'.. UIBBLE STREET DANCE 1 : The Ribble Street Hall,,will agaln'rbe the scene.. of, much, gaiety on.. Saturday nichi when the usual weekly dance , will be r held. Owing to the .time passing so quickly last Saturday night/ and with a larce crowd present and the hall filled to capacity, the Fox-trot Competition was postponed untiLthis Saturday night. The visiting Timaru- and Dunedin oarsmen taking part in the regatta.at the Oamaru Harbour will be the guests of the evening, and no doubt their presence will .be a decided attraction.. .An attractive .programme of dances has been arranged., to suit all' patrons; along with : novelty dances, for; which good prizes will be .given.•. . ■"■■■■ :.,..*.■"' " "■.-■. ' ■■■ ". ■,