NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22220, 24 March 1934, Page 17

NORTH OTAGO.

(Fioic Oci Special Cosbesfordekt.)

HIGH WATER AT OAMARU March 24.—10.25 a.m. and 10.52 p.m. March 25.—11.18 a.m. and 11.44 p.m. MAJESTIC THEATRE The romantic story of "Heads We Go," showing this afternoon and to-night, is laced with gay comedy and adventure, and stars Constance Cummings and Binnie Barnes as two manikins, who toss a coin to decide an adventure. "Heads" won, and they decided to " Blue " Conny's f3OO legacy from an aunt in Canada, and Binnie's £4 17s 4d on one wild visit to fashionable Deauville. Constance, or Betty Smith, as she appears in the film, has a romantic reason for choosing to visit Deauville. At this pleasure resort of the idle rich she is mistaken for Dorothy Kay, a famous film star, and everybody was "at her feet." Millionaires sent flowers. Newspaper men haunted her hotel. Proposals come every day and twice on Sundays, until a gay yatching week-end exposes the deception, and doubles the delights for any audience.. Of course, Frank Lawton is Conny's romantic reason, and this clever young star, who scored such an outstanding personal success recently in " Cavalcade," gives another stirring portrayal that will further add to his legion of adventures in " Heads We Go," ORGAN RECITAL On Good Friday evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, in the Hall of Memories, Waitaki Boys' High School, an organ recital will be given by Mr George Wilkinson. The programme will be one of interest, and will include organ numbers from Handel, Mozart, Sibelius, and the supporting artists will be Miss T. M'Grath, the popular contralto, and Miss I. Dawson, L.T.C.L., gold medallist. for Trinity College in 1932, who will play to orchestral accompaniment on the organ, the whole of Mendelssohn's Concerto in G minor. Admission is by silver coin collection. These recitals have been attended by large audiences on previous occasions, and it is anticipated that there will be a gratifying attendance to hear what promises to be an attractive programme. AUCTION' SALES On April 10, commencing at 2 p.m., Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., will sell by public auction at their offices a property of leasehold land in the Otekaike settlement, comprising about 286 acres. Terms and conditions of the sale may be obtained on application to the auctioneers, or to Messrs Hjorring, Tait, and Farrel!, solicitors, Oamaru. Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons have received instructions from the Public Trustee to sell by public auction at their

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rooms in Thames street on April 6 a freehold fanning property at Kakanui of 25 acres, with cottage, which was recently occupied by Mr J. A. Tyson. The property is situated on the maiu load to Kakanui, and the land is excellent for cropping. A special entry has been received by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., to be offered at the Duntroon sale on March 28 on behalf of Mr J. O. H. Tripp, of Glen Carry Station. A large line of two, four, six, and eight-tooth ewes will be put un for auction, as well as four and five-shear Corriedale and half bred rams. RAM FAIR Breeders are reminded that entries for the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual ram and ewe fair close with the auctioneers on Wednesday next (March 28). The fair will be held, at the Show Grounds on Friday, April RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION The public of Oamaru will have an opportunity of hearing one of New Zealand's finest orators on Monday next, when Mr L. M. Isitt will speak in St. Paul's Hall on the present position of the religious instruction in State schools movement. The meeting will commence at 8 p.m., when it is hoped there will be a large attendance, not merely of convinced supporters, but of the public generally. Mr Isitt has a great deal of information to impart as to prospects and difficulties, and is bearing in mind the business man's point of view. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S FUND

The annual report of the North Otago Crippled Children's Fund discloses that the committee recorded its appreciation of the support accorded by the citizens to this movement. The movement really originated from the Oamaru School Committee members, whose attention had been called to several cases of crippled children attending the schools, and whose numbers were really reported to be greater than they were. After an exhaustive examination, it was discovered by the school medical officer that there were only seven cases in the district, and most of these had already received surgical attention. On the recommendation of the medical officer, the committee decided to extend its assistance to malnutrition cases in the schools, and 12 children were selected to spend a month in the health camp at Waikouaiti in January. The reports from the camp were very encouraging, as in every case a decided improvement was shown in the health of the campers, the average increase in weight being 61b, and in some cases ranged up to 131 b. This branch of the work the committee desired to extend. In order to raise funds, a huge children's carnival was held in the Gardens in April last. Approximately the sum of £7O was raised. This was a very popular event, the parade of the children's bands and sports made a very pleasant outing for the children, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Big Brother Bill, of 4YA. and his. assisstants added to the novelty of the programme by broadcasting some of the items from the rotunda. For this assistance the committee was very grateful. The funds had been further supplemented by receipts from the sale of health stamps, and the committee recommended this method of assistance to the citizens for the coming year. For the success of the various functions the committee was indebted to the teachers of the various schools, whose help had been invaluable. The committee especially thanked Dr Stevens (schools medical officer) for the great .interest she had taken in the work, and a special minute had been placed on record appreciative of her work. To the local doctors the committee was also indebted for much help, and to Mrs Marshall Macdonald, president of the. Children's Health Camp in Dunedin. Special thanks were due to Mr G. T, Gillies, the D.O.T. Motors, the press, and the Post and Telegraph Department, and others whose help had been invaluable. The balance sheet to be presented showed the balance of funds available to be £43 for the commencement of the present year's activities. ' OAMARU MARKETS Oats.-—The oats market shows no animation, and prices are unchanged at Is 9d, on trucks, for A grade Gar.tohs, and Is 6d for B grade. There is practically no business going forward. The forward market is also neglected. Wheat.—There is a fair inquiry from the North Island for fowl wheat, but owing to the delay in threshing operations, there is very little of this quality offering. For March-April delivery the quotations are 3s 3d, f.0.b., LytteltonTimaru, with higher prices for later months. As imported barley is offering at a very low figure in the North Island, the demand for fowl wheat has diminished. The bulk of the stook threshing cannot commence for some weeks yet. The quality of the wheat threshed up to date i s well up to expectations. Seeds. —Growers of seeds are inclined to offer their lines of ryegrass, which have been dressed in stores. Psuedo ryegrass is hard to sell at present prices, but there is a better demand for certified perennial , ryegrass. Values for undressed ryegrass in the south range from 2s 9d to 3s 9d a bushel, the latter price being for exceptionally heavy seed. The market for cocksfoot, cowgrass, and white clover remains firm. Stocks of cocksfoot aire on the low side, but the fact that it has got so dear, has tended to diminish the inquiry. _ Dogstail also promises to be dearer owing to short crop. Stock.—During the past week the following private stock sales have been transacted:—Two-tooth ewes, 27s to 295; Romney crossbred ewes, 28s; full-mouthed Corriedale ewes, 225; sound-mouthed ewes, 18s 6d and 21s 6d; four-year-old Corriedale ewes, 20s; fat wethers, 19s 6d; lambs, 21s 6d; fat lambs, 19s 6d; Romney crossbred ewe lambs, 20s; one-shear Southdown rams, 6gns; Corriedale rams, sgns; fat steers. f 7 10s. OAMARU TOC H Through Cr J. C. Kirkness, the Oamaru Toe H Group has requested permission from the Oamaru Borough Council to erect a recepticle box, similar to a post office pillar box, in Thames street preferably in the vicinity of the Globe Hotel, in which residents may leave books and periodicals for the use of the patients and inmates of the Oamaru Public Hospital and Victoria Home. The request has been referred to the Works Committee for consideration. CHURCH SERVICES At St. Paul's Church to-morrow the tablet presented by Miss Milligan in memory of her father and mother, the late Mr and Mrs J. H. Milligan, will be dedicated. In the evening the choir will render the sacred cantata, "From Olivet to Calvary." The soloists will be Misses A. Samson, D. Wilson, R. Oliver, and Messrs J. M'Latchie and W. Renton.

The morning service at the Wesley Church on Sunday will commence at 11 o'clock. In the evening the Rev. J. F. Jack will take as hie subject " The Importance of a Choice," and the choir will render an anthem. The service at South' Oamaru, commencing at 11 a.m., will be conducted by Mr M. Knight, and the Rev. G. H. Bridgman will be the preacher at Enfield, the service to start at 7 p.m.

At the Salvation Army Citadel special harvest thanksgiving services will be held. To-morrow afternoon Staff-captain Nelson, late of China, will conduct the service and will give an lecture on " Harvest Customs in China." A sale of produce will be held on Monday afternoon and night, a programme being provided by the Municipal Band in the evening. The services in St. Luke's Parisli will be conducted by Archdeacon Russel] and the Rev. D. Hillman. The impressive annual mothering service combined with the children's flower service will be held at St. Luke's at 11 a.m., and Stainer'a " Crucifixion " will be sung by the choir at 6.30 p.m. The flowers will be taken to the Public Hospital in the afternoon at 2.45 by the Sunday School children and teachers. Holy communion will be celebrated at St. Luke's at 8 and at Newborough at 11. There will be evensong at Newborough at 6.30 and Enfield at 2.30. The C.E.M.S. will meet .at the vicarage after the evening service. OVERSEAS MAILS Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, aa under: — . To-day (Saturday), March 24.—Air mail for Australia (per Southern Cross, from Kaitaia) by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at 2.20 p.m. l»or Australian States, South Africa, and the Last (per Wanganella, from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. . Monday, March 26—Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America, via Panama (Doric Star, from Auckland). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By train at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters at 2.20 p.m. Due London April 30. Samoa and Niue (per Maui Pomare, from Wellington). By north express 11.15 a.m. Late fee letters 11.35 a.m. Thursday, March 28.—Australian States and South Africa (per Marama, from Wellington), by North express at 8 p.m. Late fee letters at Railway Station 3 p.m. Friday. Saturday, March 31—Fiji, Canada, United States of America, Central and Eastern South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, also American air mails, via Vancouver (per Niagara, from Auckland), per north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m.

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March 26. —S.s. Mariposa, from Los Angeles: English and American mails. March 27.—5.5. Marama: Australian mails. LECTURE AT HERBERT Undoubtedly the residents of Herbert and visitors to the district for the Herbert School jubilee celebrations are to be treated to an excellent fare of entertainments in a week's time. Preceding the jubilee functions at Easter, a lecture is to be given in the- Herbert Hall on Thursday next, when Misg F. J. Ross will be the speaker. The function is to be held under the auspices of the Herbert Presbyterian Church, and those attending are assured of spending an enjoyable evening ; as previous lectures given by Miss Ross in other places have been well received. MOTOR COLLISION About 12.30 yesterday afternoon a collision took place at the corner of Ure and Itchen streets between a motor car and a motor cycle. The rider of the cycle, Mr Percy George Patterson, of Oamaru, received slight injury as the result of the impact, and was attended to by a doctor. The driver of the car was Mr Thomas Seymour, of Dunedin. The car and cycle were only slightly damaged. PERSONAL Miramar Hotel.—Dr Louisson, Mr G. Louisson, Mr J. Geddes (Christchurch), Mr R. I. Noble, Mr A. L. Kirk (Auckland), Mrs I. Parsons, Mrs C. N. Powley, Master Powley, Mr H. Tripp (Bluff), Dr Hall, Mr« J. Samson (Dunedin), Mr S. Cauld (Tokarahi). SCHOOL CRICKET The matches between Waitaki and Timaru Boys' High Schools were concluded at the school grounds yesterday in pleasant conditions. The first elevens' match resulted in a win for Timaru by eight wickets. The junior match resulted in a draV, the home sideljeing in a good position at stumps. Waitaki continued their first strike from 127 with Capstick and Gordon. Capstick continued batting steadily to carry his overnight score of 64 to 135. With the total at 156 Gordon was caught after contributing 12. Gowland was showing good form when he played a ball on from Ritchie, the score reading 182. Mackay stayed.with Capstick, the pair taking the score to 242, when Capstick was caught. His ininngs was a model of correct and stylish cricket, and he gave no easy chance. . His strike, which includes only 12 4's, was not spectacular. The remaining batsmen failed to get going, and the innings closed for 268. The Timaru bowling was not particularly dangerous, but the fielding was excellent. Ritchie secured the best figures and Blue was treated with respect throughout. Waitaki followed on. Kerr and Capstick again shaped well to take the score to 69. Kerr, who had contributed 37, was caught off Earwaker. Capstick and Holloway added another 20 runs, Holloway's share being 14. After the dismissal of Capstick for a soundly-played 43 the remaining batsmen, with the exception of Tilbury, went cheaply, and the innings totalled 127. Blue again bowled with well-deserved success, taking lour wickete for 28. With only 14 runs to get, the Timaru batsmen opened badly, and two wickets fell before the required runs were made, Kerr being responsible for the batsmen s dismissal. Timaru thus won by eight wickets Scores: — WAITAKI. First Innings. Kerr, lbw, b Blue 43 Capstick, c Earwaker, b M'Donald .. 135 Blundell, b Blue .. 1 Holloway, b Blue .. 16 Gordon, c M'Donald, b Courtis .. .. 12 Gowland, b Rittmie 20 Mackay, c Blue, b Ritchie 11 Wilson, b Ritchie .. .. ... .. .. 5 Adams, c Souter, b Ritchie .. • • 7 Kelk, c Wilson, b Blue 6 Tilbury, not out 8 Extras 4 Total 268 Bowling Analysis.—Blue, 4 for 99; Courtis, 1 for 68; Earwaker, 0 for 20; Ritchie, 4 for 37; Wilson, 0 for 25; M'Donald, 1 for 15. Second Innings. Kerr, c M'Lachlan, b Earwaker .. 37 Capstick, c and b Blue 43 Holloway, b Courtis .. 14 Gowland, c Broad, b Wilson .. .. 0 Gordon, c Souter, b Courtis .. .. 2 Mackay, c Ritchie, b Blue .. .. 2 Adams, c Sara, b Blue 2 Blundell, c Sara," b Ritchie 5 Tilbury, c Souter, b Blue .. .. 17 Wilson, b Ritchie 0 Kelk. not out 0 Extras 5 Total 127 Bowling Analysis.—Ritchie, 2 for 38; M'Donald. 0 for 8; Blue. 4 for 28; Courtis, 2 for 26; Earwaker, 1 for 10; Wilson, 1 for 12. TIMARU. First innings .. .. 382 Second Innings. Souter, st Gordon, b Kerr 1 M'Lachlan, not out 9 Ritchie, b Kerr 0 Blue, not out 5 Total for two wickets .. .. 15 Bowling Analysis.—Kerr, 2 for 5; Gowland, 0 for 10. The junor match resulted in a draw with the honours in favour of Waitaki. Timaru's first inninngs closed for 246, seven runs ahead of Waitaki. In the second strike Waitaki compiled 161 (Blakely 59, Sinclair 37, Smith 31). Bawling for Timaru, Mottrarn took five for 52 and Baillic four for 35. Timaru replied with 109 for the loss of nine wickets (Monaghan 42 not out, Mottrarn 22, Fearn 14). Mee was the mast successful Waitaki bowler, securing five for 35. Sinclair took two for 16, Steele two fos 50,

DIRECT SHIPMENTS Further efforts are being made to secure a steamer to make direct loading for the port of Oamaru, although it was announced that the negotiations in this direction had failed. Mr E. G. Lane, whose company—the Lane Medicine Company—ia Oamaru's largest importer, has again taken the matter up, with the assistance of his London representatives. Mr Lane has been in cable communication with other shipping lines, and is now awaiting replies from London. WAIAREKA LODGE Bro. R. Joiner, N.G., presided over a large attendance of members at a meeting of the Waiareka Lodge held at Enfield. The election of officers for the ensuing term resulted as follows: —N.G., Bro. J. Gibson; V.G., Bro. T. Allan; secretary, Bro. G. Allan; treasurer, Bro. G. Dennis. A minute of appreciation was recorded of the services rendered to the lodge by the late Bro. T. Common. Bro. T. Allan reported on the various entertainments tendered by the Dunedin lodges to the Grand Lodge representatives and visitors. After supper the newly-formed Social Committee made arrangements for the annual ball and other social events to take place during the next term. COURSING CLUB The secretary of the North Otago Coursing Club has received advice that the National Association has given a cup valued at 25 guineas for the Waterloo Cup, and granted permission to the local club to alter the conditions of the Derby in conformity with the conditions governing the Oaks. Messrs J. Tisdall and O. Wilson have been appointed judge and slipper respectively for the Waterloo Cup. GOLF The closing of the summer golf season took place at the Awamoa links yesterday under ideal weather conditions. The course was in excellent order. A large number of golfers participated in a very enjoyable outing. At the conclusion of the play, Mr M. S. Holmes (secretary of the Summer Golf) referred to the success of the past season, and presented a very satisfactory balance sheet on behalf of the members. He thanked Mr H. B. M'Dowell for hia work during the summer season. The players, were the guests of Mr H. B. M'Dowell (president) at afternoon tea, Mr M'Dowell presenting trophies to the successful players. The Summer Championship was won by. L. H. Sumpter, with rounds of 80 and 76, the runner-up being J. Kilpatrick, with 74 and 84. Both morning and afternoon handicaps were won by A. G. Robertson with scores of 83—21—62 and 87—17—70. The ringer competition was won by G. CattO 60—8—52, the knockout singles by A. M'Beath, and the knockout foursomes by M. Ewart and T. Hedges. The following were the best cards returned yesterday:—Morning—A. G. Robertson 83—21—62, Kilpatrick 74—7—67, Armstrong 87—17—70,. Ryan 85—15—70, A. Robertson 92—20—72, Restieaux 102—30—72, M'Ewan 83—9—74, Nicholls 85—11—74, Holmes 83—9—74, Roll 87—13—74, Hedces 99—25—74, Scott 82—8—74, M'Kenzie 84—10—74, Humphries 89—14—75. Afternoon—A. G. Robertson 87—17—70, Millar 94—23—71, T. Hedges 98—25—73, M'Laren 96—22—74, Sumpter 76—2—74, Banks 96—21—75, Roll 88—13—75, Stark 96—21—75. Scott 84—8—76, Humphries 90—14 76, Holmes 85—9—76. The best score for one round was put up by J. Kilpatrick, with 74.