NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22294, 21 June 1934, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

tion. I. Johnston filled the full-back position very creditably, and his fielding and kicking were for Jhe most part very accurate. The Grden forwards worked well, and Sinclair is 1 deserving pf special mention, being conspicuous in several good efforts. Clark also played a willing game, and he made a great dash to score Maheno’s try. Stichman was very slow behind the Maroon pack, and was frequently caught with the ball. Dwyer handled well, and made one or two good openings, but be would have been well advised to indulge in less kicking. On one occasion in particular, when a try seemed imminent. Im.kicked instead of passing. Mason linked up fairly -well at second five-eighths, but did not put much vim into his play. Turvey was the weak link at centre, and failed to accept hig passes. He changed places with Brown in the forwards, but the latter, although a hard worker in the pack, hung on to the ball too long, and this proved disastrous for the Maroons. Palmer did not show to advantage on the wing. On one occasion he might have given Athletic a try when he had practically a clear run in, but he elected to kick. R. Park filled the position on the other wing, but did not see much of the ball. Athletic was without the services of L. Park in the pack. The Maroon forwards packed a. much better scrum than their opponents, and all worked well.

“Black and White" writes: —On reading the report of the Waitaki Sub-union’s meeting in Saturday’s Otago Daily Times, I noticed that a number of players were recommended for inclusion in the North Otago representatives. Why nominate five forwards? Surely we have in the country a number of backs who are also well worthy of inclusion. It is questionable if there is a better five-eighths in North Otago to-day than T. Wills (Duntroon). P. Watson (Ngapara) is also outstanding in the full-back position, and must take his place in the country team "this season. T Watson (Georgetown) also should have been recommended for the half-back position. W. Grant (Duntroon) is a brilliant scoring wing-three-quarter, and is sure to find his way into the North Otago representatives this season. With the exception of F. Garty (Kurow), all the forwards nominated have already represented North Otago. Why not bring young, promising forwards to the front? To mention a few of the best:—MThee (Georgetown), D. Watson (Georgetown), M'Cully (Duntroon), Esplin (Tokarahi). Any of these would be worth his place. The North Otago selectors journeyed to the country last Saturday and witnessed the club matches at Duntroon and Georgetown._ Reporta indicate that the outstanding player in these matches was M Kenzie (three-quarter), who has previously represented North Otago. MT£enzie scored a brilliant try, and is said to have caught the selectors’ eye by his play. SATURDAY’S MATCHES.

Patrons attending the Show Grounds op Saturday can expect to witness a stirring game between Old Boys (the leading team) and Maheno. Old Boys will undoubtedly make every endeavour to maintain its fine record this season, but should meet with strong opposition from the country team, which will make every effort to bring about Old Boys’ first defeat. The two previous matches between these teams have been closely contested, and Old Boys have only come off the winners by tne small margin of two points on both occasions. Old Boys are playing excellent football, and their style of play always appeals to the spectators. This game, which will be staged on the Ova] at. 2.45 p.m., should prove both fast and exciting. < Excelsior and Athletic meet on No. 2 ground, and these teams, also, should give a good -display of Rugby. The curtain-raiser for the Oval has been drawn from . the Third Grade, School meeting Old Boys. REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION. At the weekly meeting of the North Otago. Rugby Referees’ Association Mr M. F. Woodward presided over a large attendance of members. The resignation of Mr D. W. Bain from the association was received with regret. It was agreed that the results of games be handed by the referees to .the official in charge of the grand stand gate after. a]l games. An interesting discussion on tlie rules then took place. Referees for Saturday:— Seniors. —Old Boys v. Maheno (Mr Stewart); Athletic v. Excelsior (Mr C. J. Mollison). Juniors.—Excelsior v. School (Mr G. Knowles); Maheno v. Old Boys (Mr H. Booth). Third Grade.—School v. Old Boys, Mr H. Cross;' Excelsior v. St. Kevin’s, Mr D. Bain; Athletic v. Southern, Mr Woodward. ». Fourth Grade.—Athletic v. School A> Mr W. Bain; St. Kevin’s v. School B, to be played • during the week, Mr L. South. Emergency Referees.—l.ls p.m., Mr Dreaver; 2.45, Mr Crone. Line Umpires.—Oval, Messrs May and L. Smith; No. 2 ground. Messrs Keith and Koppert. ST. PAUL’S BIBLE CLASSES ENJOYABLE. ENTERTAINMENT There was an excellent attendance at the entertainment given by members of the St. Paul’s Young Men’s Bible classes and assisting friends in aid of missionary funds. The programme presented was a very attractive and varied one, and met with much applause from the audience. The entertainment opened with a chorus, “Border Ballad,” by the choir,'followed by songs by Mr J. M’Latchie and Miss I. Brown, Mr R. Jackson contributed a banjo solo and, Mr U. M‘Lood was heard in a vocal solo. The concluding item was the farcical one-act play, “ Rory Aforesaid,” which caused much amusement. The characters ; g this play were. Rory M'Coll, Mr K. Martyn; Mr Duncan M'Callum, Mr Martyn; Mr M'Conachie. Mr 6. Frater; Mr MTntosh, Mr A. Curie; the sheriff, Mr N. MTvor: Mrs M'Lean, Mr _ Bryan Hood. All the actors carried out their parts very creditably, and deserved the prolonged applause that met their efforts. An extremely clever item, “ Dream Phantasy,” was the opening number of the second portion of the programme. This was an original piece representing a night during the visit of the well-known Mr Bernard Shaw to New Zealand. Those taking part were: George Bernard Shaw, Mr Noel MTvor; Herr Hitler, Mr E. Watts; Gandhi, Mr S. C. Miller; Mickey the Mouse, Mr B. Hood; Septimus Gogetter (a reporter), Mr A. Aikenhead. A song by Miss Doris Wilson, a duet by Misses A. Sampson and R. Oliver, and a song by Mr W. J. Renton followed, and all were much appreciated. The final,,item of the entertainment was a short musical comedy, “ The Cannibal King.” This was well staged, and blended attractively good singing and amusing dialogue. The characters were; The king. Mr H. Frater; the sergeant, Mr James Kinder; Tiny Ted, Mr Bryan Hood; two doggers, Messrs K. Armstrong and V. Ross; the cook, Mr A. Curie; and the tourist, Mr R. Milne. During this number an enjoyable trio was sung by Messrs Kinder, R. Martyn, and Frater. The accompaniments during the evening were played by Mrs Martyn, Mr C. W. Naylor, and Miss E. Gibson. At the conclusion of the entertainment, the Rev. Brian Kilroy congratulated the performers on their efforts, and thanked Mr Linton Hodge for his assistance, Messrs Ledley and B. Steven for the stage lighting, and St. Luke’s .Church for the loan of a screen.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

OLD BOYS v. EXCELSIOR. There was too much depending on the game and the sides were too evenly matched tor spectacular Rugby to be provided in the Old Boys v. Excelsior match last Saturday,, but, nevertheless, the game was not without excitement, and the standard of piay was high, it cannot be said that the margin of live points represented the difference between the two teams, as on the day's play either side could have won. Old Boys were credited with having the luck on' their side, but it was more than luck that gave the team its unbroken record of wins against the Blues. With the sun in their opponents' eyes, the Excelsior backs' tried to press home the advantage in the first spell by high kicking, and it was this policy oi kicking throughout the match that largely prevented the side from winning. The Excelsior 'backs were strong in attack, yet the ball rarely travelled past Donaldson, who exploited the high punt >vith monotonous, regularity in both spells. 1%, would have been much better for his side if he had endeavoured to send his outside backs away in passing movements, as with Davey, Harle, Stewart, and Wilson in good form there was every possibility ’of success. On the rare occasions in which the Excelsior outside backs were given. a fair chance they looked dangerous. Knight was rather slow in getting the ball away from the scrum, and his lob passes gave the fast Old Boys forwards chances to break through. Davey. and Harle did all that was required of them, the latter especially running with determination. On the wings, A. Wilson made some excellent runs, and was unlucky not to score on one occasion. K. Stewart also showed plenty of dash in the few opportunities he was given. Taylor, at full-back, did not come up to expectations, and his play throughout was hot impressive. He still showed the attribute of remaining cool in the face of an attack, but* the speed of the Old Boys . forwards apparently disconcerted him. Behind the Old Boys pack Wallace was much too slow in getting the ball away, and allowed the Excelsior forwards time to prevent the ball travelling past the first five-eighths. Consequently, Tempero had d trying game, and was called upon to take some very difficult passes. He played a very solid game, and is allowing improved form over last season. Calder. played a very neat and clever game, and shows plenty, of promise. The three-quarter line was given few chances, as the JjalL was so slow in coming from the scrum. Frame showed his usual determination, and his tackling is excellent. Cameron played improved football, and his try was the result of a good piece of work. ( He is putting ■ more ■ life into his play_ than in the earlier games. Kinder, while sound enough, is too slow for a wing threequarter. S. Easton played one of his best games, at full-back, and saved bin side repeatedly. His pace allows •’him to extricate himself from difficult positions, and his line kicking was very good. As a goal kick he also excels, and he has not an equal in the senior competition in this department. ■ The forward packs were fairly evenly matched in the tight play, and hooking honours were also evenly divided. The Old Boys forwards were faster, and played with, more combination in the loose. They also can handle, and showed a better knowledge of the finer points of the game than did their opponents. All the Blacks did their share of the work, with M'Donald, Ludemann. and Mulhern always prominent. In the Excelsior pack Cleverley, Omnet, and Cleland were perhaps the pick, but all the packmen played at their beat form. The refereeing of Mr L. Ward kept the play open, as he did not allow the players to lie on the ball or to retain possession after being tackled. MAHENO v. ATHLETIC.

The standard of football in some of the .competition games, this season has not been up to that expected from senior teams, and Saturday’s game on No., 2 ground, between Maheno and Athletic, had very little on which to commend itself. The poor class of football displayed by some teams can be accounted for by the fact that they do not receive proper coaching, and the players take the field without any formed plan of action. The game between Maheno and Athletic resulted in a scramble from start to finish, and both teams showed little co-ordination. Undoubtedly Maheno has some good material from which to build up a sound team, but so far the country side has not displayed the form expected of it at the beginning of the season. However, Maheno has been very unfortunate this season by the fact that on a number of occasions some players have been unavailable, with the result that the team has had to be rearranged frequently. On Saturday again' three junior players had to be included in the team. Athletic did not put up the same showing as in its previous match against the Greens, when it ran out winners by 14 points to 3. On Saturday the Athletic forwards were outplayed in the first spell, but worked harder in the second half, and gained a greater share of the ball fiom the scrums. The Athletic backs did not make the most of their opportunities, ahd spoilt their chances by indulging in too much kicking. Athletic was o n the defence for the most part of the first half, * and, although Maheno hammered away at . the Maroon line, it was unable to finish ■ off the movements. This appears to be a j difficulty with the Green players, who i work hard enough, but show little ability *to cap off their efforts. Souness, although j inclined to be a bit slow in getting his : passes away, was sound behind the. Green pack, and made several good saves throughout the game. Stokes, so far, has not been very impressive. He is inclined to stand too shallow when taking a pass, and is very often caught in possession. He has : a bad Rabit of not looking where he passes the ball, and makes it very hard for 'Manion to take his passes. Although Manion has shown glimpses of true form at second five-eighths, he was not playing at his best on Saturday, and hung on to the ball too long, with the result that he did not give his outside backs a chance. For his first year in senior football. M'Gregor has shown fairly good form and has proved very safe. He was very often , crowded on Saturday when he did receive the ball, and received few opportunities jto make openings. Yorston shows little i promise of developing into a good wing--1 three-quarter, and is far too slow for this j position. He broke away nicely on one ! occasion on Saturday, but appeared to * take stage fright, and was tackled before I he endeavoured to pass to Souness, who I was on his outside and had a clear run. Davis, a promising junior player, played on the other wing, and when he did get the ball he showed plenty of determina-

ST. LUKE’S CHURCH

VICAR’S ANNUAL REPORT

, Reviewing the past year’s activities of the church organisations the vicar of St. Lukes (Ven. Archdeacon Russell), stated at the annual meeting of parishioners-that he had now completed 23 years as vicar of the'parish, and that tlie departure of the Rev. I). Hillman to Balclutlia had been a very great loss to him. He whs very grateful to Messrs Lightwood, Ineson, Woodward, Grant, Newson, Ferris, L. Henry, B. Finder, and S. Grave for assisting him as lay readers at the Sunday services; and also to the Rev. A. W C. Stace and the Rev. M. Newton; Miss A. Colenso, Mr Stanley Ombler, Mr Walter Rush and Mr J. Frew. The departure of Mr Bryan Finder from the parish was a great loss to them, and they had lost by death Mesdames Elizabeth Bradfield, Mary Wright, Agnes Duncan, Misses Fenelope Horton, Doris Wheeler, Ellen Gibbs, Rosalind de Lambert, Marie Heeney, and Messrs James CJaldow, Arthur Creagh, Charles Kent, Malcolm McNally, and John Woodgate. Archdeacon Russel! paid a very high tribute to the devotion to the work of the parish which the churchwardens. Messrs Bloch and Jenkins, had rendered during the year The continued success of the penny clock was a great tribute to Mr Bloch’s enthusiasm and generosity. The clock had produced £lO4 this year. He also referred to the good work carried out by the vestry, with special mention of Messrs Williamson, Markham, M’Douall, Newson, Harbour, Lightwood, Tomlinson, Finder, Ombler, and Steenson. Other helpers specially mentioned were Messrs Simkin, Luxton, Woodward, Geen, J. Frew, Newson, Holland, Hollands, Ineson, and Rankin. The work of the Ladies’ Guild was always an indispensable factor in parish work, and they owed a great debt of gratitude to the ladies of St. Luke’s, Newborough, *and Enfield Guilds for their financial assistance in raising £135 during the year. Mesdames Roll, Lee, A ennall, Newson. Bradley, Yuill, and Hunter, and Misses Russell and Roberts had done yeoman service, for which they were very grateful. They also owed a debt of ■gratitude to the Sunday School teachers and Bible Class leaders, Mr Williamson (St. Luke’s), Mrs Murray (kindergarten). Mrs Ineson (Newborough), and Miss Tayles (Totara), being the superintendents, with splendid staffs of teachers. In connection with the young people’s work, he acknowledged the splendid services given by Mrs Steenson (Bible Classes), the Rev. D. Hillman (Bible Classes and Scouts), Miss W. Williams (Bible Class). Mr W. F. Naylor (St. Luke’s Gazette), Mr W. Rush (Bov Scouts). Miss Russell (Wolf Cubs and Ngaio Girls’ Club). Min E. Rush (Ngaio Girls’ Club), Miss Collingwood (Kiwi Club). and Miss Thwaites (Kiwi Club). Good music was an indispensable part of the church services, and they warmly appreciated the good work of the organist and choirs. Mr F. U. Burry had completed 31 years ofsplendid service as organist at St. s. and Mrs Newson continued her fine work as organist at Newborough. Others mentioned for their interest in the choirs were Mr: Ineson (Newborough). Miss B. Storey and Miss A. Colenso (St. Luke’s), Mrs Martin and Miss Tayles (Totara). Miss Presland (Enfield). Mrs Sutcliffe (Pukeuri), and Mrs Cowan (Kia Om). Among the most flourishing organisations of the parish was the Mothers’ Union, which was responsible for a lot of excellent work and had a wholesome influence in the parish. It now numbered 57 members. Mrs : Finder, its devoted president, had been unable to accept the position this year, and Mrs M’Donald had taken her place, with Mrs Geen continuing to act as secretary. Other organisations and officers mentioned were the C.E.M.S. (Messrs Storey and Harbour) and Scripture Union _ (Mrs Steenson and Miss Gifford). Misses Roberts and M’Douall continued their work in providing flowers and keeping the^ silver and brass clean at St. Luke’s, and Miss Collingwood, J. and P. Brook, M. Newson, and J. Sumpter did,the same service at Newborough. They were grateful to the church officers, Messrs Hollands and Newson (Newborough), Burgess (Totara), T. Cox (Enfield), Biggs (Pukeuri)., and Dalziel (Kia Ora), and be appreciated also the valuable help given by their servers, Messrs W. Rush, H. Staniford, J. Grant, D. Tait, N. Finder, W. Naylor, N. Jenkin. and S. Kelk (St. Luke’s), and Ineson (Newborough). They-were also grateful for the gift of a beautiful set of altar linen from Mrs Irwin and her family in memory of her late husband, and he appreciated her kindness in keeping the altar linen clean at St. Luke’s, and also that of Mrs Newson iin the same service at Newborough. He also acknowledged the kind assistance of Mesdames Hay, Plunket, and Earl, and Misses Colenso, Maude, Orr, Day, and Todd, and the assistance given by the press. During the year he had carried out 45 baptisms, and officiated at 16 marriages and ol funerals. Thirty-nine candidates were confirmed, and there were 260 scholars in the Sunday school and 30 teachers. He was very thankful that the vestry balance sheet showed a reduction in the overdraft from £BO to £6l. They were again short of their quota for the support of foreign missions, and he trusted many contributions would come in before the end of June, when the missionary year ended. They gave £IOB last year, and he hoped they would go as well this year. The visit of the Bishop of Melanesia was a real inspiration, and he hoped that Miss Steven’s visit on Sunday and Monday next would be equally inspiring. Ihe Rev. C. M’Douall and Miss Jennings had gone out to China, and Miss Field to Melanesia, and they must not fail to support them in their missionary activities. He was thankful to the King’s Messengers under Mrs Murray and Miss V. Day; to the St. Barnabas Association under Mrs Mitchell; and to St. Luke’s and Newborough Sunday schools .and the boxholders for their support of the church s work in China and Melanesia. The parish had done well in its support of the diocesan orphanages, both through the harvest festivals and through Mr Simkin s committee for the collection of contributions. Archdeacon Russell referred to the visit of Church Army captains and sisters on April 29, and to the mission in the parish in July, and in conclusion he was thankful for his better health and acknowledged the care of his daughter, Dr Orbell, ana Mr Lane in this respect. The wonderful response to his appeal on St. Luke s Day gave him renewed strength and encouragement, and he was very grateful to all who assisted in the church’s work.

GENERAL NEWS High Water at Oamaru.—June 21; 9.26 a.m. and 9.50 p.m. $ . Messrs Dalgety and Co. have received instructions from the trustee in the estate of the late Mr Ernest Walker to offer by auction a property in the Otekaieke settlement, consisting of ove/ 622 acres. The property is situated five miles from the siding, and is considered one of the best in the district for producing crops of all descriptions. The sale will take place at Messrs Dalgety and Co.’s offices, Thames street, Oamaru. on Wednesday, July 4, commencing at 2 p.m. Consumers in the Island Cliff and Tokarahi districts and back to Ngapara are advised that the electric power will be cut off to-morrow between 12.30 and 4.30 p.m. to enable work to be done on the lines. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.—Mr W. H. Gregory (Tuai, Hawke’s Bay), Mrs M. Blanford, Mr H. Sinclair (Wellington). Mr R. C. King (Christchurch). Mr H. W. Halt. Mr and Mrs M. M. Cole, Mr H. 0. M'Farlane. Mr A. G. Justice, Mr A. Umbers, Mr B. Blair (Dunedin), Mr G. L. Almond (Titnaru), Mr Charlie Santen (United States of America). New Club Hotel. —Mr J. M. Wilkie (Wellington), Mr H. E. Macandrew, Mr V. H. Goddard, Mr G. Hutton, Mr G. W. North, Mr J. A. Paterson (Dunedin), Mr L. Littlejohn, Mr D. E. Selby, Mr H. A. Mazey, Mr P. L. Barker (Christchurch), Mr J. Donnelly, Miss D. Friedlander (Auckland), Mr S. J. H. Lloyd (Nelson).

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

CIVIL CLAIMS The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was continued yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Judgment by default was given for the plaintiff in the following civil case: — Executors in the estate of H. Grenfell v. H. W. Stringer, 7s 9d (costs £1). CLAIM FOR FURNITURE. Mr Bundle gave his decision in the claim of T. M’Aughtrie, of Kurow, against E. J. M'Aughtrie, of Caversham, Dunedin, for £9O 10s in respect of furniture allegedly wrongfully detained by the defendant. Mr L. H. Sumpter appeared for the plhintiff, and Mr C. Zimmermann, instructed by Mr W. S. Armitage, of Dunedin, for the defendant. Mr Bundle said his view was that the plaintiff had established his right to ownership, and the only question was the value of the furniture. One thing, however, that was fatal to the plaintiff’s claim was that the plaint note was wrong. The case would be formally adjourned, and, as a basis for settlement, Mr Bundle intimated that his judgment would be for the plaintiff for £SO were the proceedings in order, or he would give judgment for the return of the- chattels. Because of the form of the proceedings, no judgment coul.d now be given, and counsel could communicate with the parties. MAINTENANCE’ CLAIMS. In the complaint for variation of a maintenance order by William Lawrence (Mr J. H. Main) v. Helen Lawrence (Mr R. D. H. Swindley), Mr Bundle intimated that he did not think it proper to make any formal order meantime. The proper course to adopt would be to suspend the question of payment of arrears until the defendant’s application for' relief . had been dealt with, and the report of the Adjustment Commission received. He thought some payment should be riiade to the wife, but he could not make an order. His opinion was-that the National Mortgage Company should find £lO in the meantime. The case was formally adjourned for six weeks. In the application-of Annie Henderson v. John Henderson for a maintenance order in respect to his child, an order was made for the payment of 7s 6d per week, and also £3 for past maintenance, an application for maintenance in respect to the wife being adjourned sine die. AIOTOR COLLISION CLAIM.

The hearing was continued of the claim by Thomas Thompson Wilkinson, of Kia Ora. farmer, against the National Mortgage and Agency Company for £54 13s 6d, as damages arising out of a motor collision on March 26 at a corner of the Kia Ora road. Mr R. D. H. Swindley appeared for the plaintiff and Mr J. H. Main for the defendant company, which had paid £45 into court, with a denial of liability, the plaintiff electing to proceed with the claim. Evidence was given by Patrick Frauds Dougherty, of Tesehemakers, farmer, that it was only a one-way road apd O’Connor was on his correct side and was travelling at a safe speed of about 15 miles an hour. O’Connor did not cut the corner, and at the time of the accident had no chance of seeing a car coming up to tne corner on account of the hedge.

After hearing legal argument Mr Bundle said that at the request of the defendant company he viewed the scene of the. accident that morning, the visibility at the corner having been substantially altered and made very much better through the cutting of a hedge. _ Both parties were careless in not sounding the horn on coming to the corner. O’Connor had said that he would not sound the horn at this corner, but this was not a good practice. From whom was the greater degree of vigilance due ? Undoubtedly from O’Connor. He was turning around the corner and-had of necessity, if he stuck to the metal portion of the road, to go on to the wrong side of the road. He accepted the statements that the plaintiff’s car was on its correct side, but the plaintiff was negligent in not sounding the horn, though he came around the corner at a reasonable speed. it driving blind O’Connor was clearly negligent in going around the corner assuming there was nothing around the corner. The plaintiff could ■ not possibly have avoided the accident. The plaintifi hau established his claim, and the defendant company must be held responsible for the actions of its servant. Judgment was given for the plaintiff for the amount claimed, £54 13s 6d, costs £2 10 s 6d, wittesses’ expenses £4 18s,- solicitors tee £4 13s 6d. CLAIM FOR GROCERIES. The hearing was continued of’ the claim of J. Barron and Co., of Maheno, against William Lawrence, of Kakanm, farmer, for £39 fls 8d for balance due on groceries. Mr H. J. S. Grater appeared tor the plaintiff and Mr J. H. Main for the defendant. Evidence was given by John Watson Souness, carter in the employ ot the plaintiff, as to the delivery of groceries authorised by the defendant. The defendant, in evidence, stated that the plaintiff had been paid for whatever items he had authorised, and that be had told Mr Barron not to give credit to his wife in his name. He had not given authority to anyone to charge up goods to him. • • Mr Bundle gave it as his definite opinion that the defendant’s statement that it was a faked account was absurd., Lawrence was labouring under a sense of injury as between his = wife and himself. He would allow the plaintiff an opportunity to prove the invoices, and adjourned the hearing for a week.

MAJESTIC THEATRE A lavish musical comedy, better than “ Maid of the Mountains,” comes to-night and Friday to the Majestic Theatre, under the heading of “ Southern Maid.” It is a delightful picturisation ■©£ the worldfamous musical comedy romance of Sunny Spain, produced on a majestic scale the stage could never hope to emulate. The cast is also interesting. “ A Southern Maid ” is none other than the radiantly beautiful Bebe Daniels, and the production is indeed enhanced by her charming portrayal and lovely voice. Harry Welchman. one of England’s favourite musical comedy stars, Clifford Mollison, also famous on. the London stage, and that popular comedian, Lupino Lane, head the pig supporting cast. All the favourites of Harold Frazer-Simson’s famous musical score, such as “My Way of Love,” “Cigarette,” and “My Southern Maid,” are delightfully interwoven with the action of the story.

LADIES’ GOLF .i The draw for the four-ball bogey match on Friday is as follows: First Tee. —Mesdamee Kilpatrick and Barclay v. Misses Stevenson and Mackie, Misses J. Cuthbertson and Scaife v. Misses M'Quade and Familton, Mrs Orbell and Miss Robins v. Mrs Burton and Miss L. Hewat, Mrs Brown and Miss M. Hewat v. Mesdames Seyb and C. Smith. Thirteenth Tee. —Mesdames Ireland and Irving v. Mesdambs Roll and Cook, Mrs Meek and Miss C. Lane v. Mesdames Spooner and Gedge, Mesdames Grater and Johnston v. Misses Nicolls and Ireland. Tenth Tee (C Grade). —Miss M'Culloch v. Miss M'Donald; Mrs Wylie v. Miss Hedges, Mrs Forrest v. Miss Robins, Miss Scott v. Mrs Familton, Miss Nicolls v. Miss Bennett, Mrs Ewart v. Mrs Watson. Miss Simpson v. Mrs D. Smith, Miss Findlay v. Miss Maxwell, Miss Boyle v. Mrs Wilson. ♦ WARDEN’S COURT At a sitting of the Warden’s Court yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., the surrender of prospecting licenses 160 and 161 in the Dunback district by J. P. Watson was accepted. The application by the Ben Ledi Sluicing Company, Ltd. (Mr J. E. Farrell), for a branch race, a mile long, altering the course of the water race from the south bank of the Maerewhenua River, and running through land occupied by Mr F. R. Duthie, was granted subject to conditions agreed upon as to stock bridges and the removal of a fence line. OUTBREAK OF FIRE Just before 9 o’clock last night the Oamaru Fire Brigade received a call to Tees street, where fire had broken out in the drying room of a ■ Chinese laundary occupied by Sing Leung. There was a good deal of damage from fire and water, but the brigade made a good save.

WRESTLING

CHEUNG DEFEATS SANTEN There was again a large attendance at the Opera House last night to witness the professional wrestling match between Charlie Santen and Wong Buk Cheung, in which, after a willing and exciting bout, Cheung gained the decision by two falls to one. Mr Frank Anderson (Dunedin) refereed both the amateur preliminaries and the professional match. The first preliminary was between L. Small (8.12) and W. Fitzgerald (9.10), both Dunedin amateurs, who gave a clever and willing display, being well matched. The decision was a draw.

The second preliminary was between Frank Keach (9.8) and W. Steffans (9.8). They gave a very spirited showing on the mat, being evenly matched. The decision was a draw.

The last preliminary was between Oamaru amateurs, M. J. Godsell (11.5) and S. Goodall (11.6). Both set a merry pace. Goodall dumped his opponent, securing the first fall with a body scissors and a press within the first few minutes. Goodall was the stronger wrestler, gaining the decision. The professional match between Cheung (15,6) and Santen (15.6) was scheduled for eight 10-minute rounds. Santen brought Cheung down with an arm bar. then threw him with a flying mare and a reverse wristlock from which Cheung escaped with a flying body scissors. Santen put on a full Nelson, Cheung butting free. Cheung took Santen to the mat with a double wristlock, but Santen broke free and applied a double arm scissors. Cheung rolled out and punished Santen with a' twisting toe hold, from which he escaped at the gong. In the second round Santen commenced with a forward chancery and a flying tackle. Cheung put in severe fore-arm jolts. Santen connected with a series of flying tackles, and then put on a head scissors, from which Cheung came through with a wristlock. Santen spun out, and put in a body scissors and face bar, from‘which Cheung escaped with a toe hold, followed by a splits, from which Santen had difficulty in escaping. From a reverse arm bar Santen applied a flying head scissors. Cheung threw Santen with a back-loop slam when the gong sounded. In the third round Santen threw Cheung with a reverse headlock, then put on .a body scissors. Cheung worked free and brought Santen to the mat with a forward chancery. Santen twice brought Cheung to the mat, the latter kicking free and applying a toe hold, followed by a splits. Santen threw Cheung through the ropes and followed up with a flying tackle. The crowd booed Cheung for lying down just prior to the efieung opened the_ fourth round by throwing Santen ■ twice with stomach throws and then applying a double wrist lock. Santen escaped, and from a flying scissors put on a barred toe hold, gaining a submission fall. Cheung opened the fifth round with three hard flying tackles, and threw Santen with a forward chancery. Santen put on a barred toe hold, Cheung crawling to the ropes. Cheung got a hamme'r lock, inflicting severe punishment on Santen, who hung on for over five minutes till the gong saved him. Cheung tried for a hammer-lock at the beginning of the sixth round, but_ Santen put on a body scissors, spelling his arms. Santen threw Cheung with headlocks, but the latter secured a fall from a King Foo stopper. , In the seventh round Cheung brougnt Santen to the mat from a forward chancery, Santen then putting on a _ barred toe hold and inflating severe punishment on Cheung for some minutes until the gong saved him. , In the last round Santen again put on a toe bar, from which Cheung escaped with a headlock. Flying tackles by Santen w’ere countered by Cheung with locked arms to Sahten's chin., Santen applied a short-arm scissors, then held Cheung in a giant spin. Santen threw Cheung with headlocks, but Cheung secured his second fall, and the decision from a forward body press. The match was willing and exciting throughout. OAMARU PLUNKET SOCIETY At the monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Plunket Society Mrs Munro occupied the chair. On the motion of Mrs M‘Leod it was decided to send a remit to the conference proposing that Plunket nurses’ original salaries be restored. Mr Garyey, treasurer for the Oamaru branch, gave a detailed report on the finances of the district, and it was de-, cided to hold a special meeting of the committee on Tuesday, July 3J to further consider this matter. Mrs M'Leod proposed a hearty • vote of thanks to Mr Garvey for the trouble He had gone to and for his report. The town nurse reported that TO6 adults,,B3 babies, and 36 older children had visited the rooms, atid that 123 visits had been paid to homes. There were five new cases for the month, The country nurse reported that she had made 166 visits' to homes, and that 95 adults, 73 babies, and 22 older children had visited the rooms. There were 11 new cases ■ for the month. She also reported that the general health of the babies was good.

BASKETBALL . The results of the weekly competition games are as follows: —Oamaru A 19, Waitaki A 12; Waitaki B 20, .Star A 12; Enfield 10, Five Forks 9; Waitaki C won by default from Star B. OAMARU A v. WAITAKI A.

From the throw-off it was evident that Waitaki has very speedy and dependable centre players. Throughout the game they played consistently and well, with clever intercepting and accurate passing. In centre play Oamaru showed a marked tendency to' pass across court, often gaining no ground and losing the ball. In defensive play Oamaru began somewhat erratically, but by half time had warmed up to their usual high standard of play. The Waitaki defence began well, but towards the end of the second half began to show the effects of their hard fighting game. The honours in the forward thirds were,' fairly evenly divided, both teams exerting themselves, to-the utmost against determined defence. The_half time score was 7—6 in favour of Waitaki, but, in the second spell. Oamaru rallied considerably to win by a fair margin. Miss NBee controlled the game. WAITAKI' B v. STAR B,

During the initial stages of the match, Star wag decidedly superior, the forwards in particular playing a quick, confident game. School, however, soon settled down to work and fought hard to even the score. Star succeeded in holding its own until half time, when it was one point ahead. During the second spell School set the pace and held the advantage for the rest of the game. The final whistle blew with the score 20—12 in favour of Waitaki. Mis s M.. Fitzgerald was the referee. /ENFIELD v. FIVE FORKS. This match, ably controlled by Miss Hopkinson, was played at Enfield between two very evenly matched 1 teams. No details of the game are yet to hand, but the score (10—9) suggests a very closely contested match. It was certain that the two country clubs would meet in a well-fought and enthusiastic gamePUKEURI W.D.F.U. There- was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Pukeuri branch of the Women’s Division! cf the Farmers’ Union, Mrs S. Craig presiding An invitation from the Lower Waitaki branch to its birthday afternoon on July 25 was accepted with thanks. It was decided to accept a challenge from the Pukeuri Debating Society to a debate on June 25, and arrangements were made for a dance to follow the debate. The roll call for July will be “ A Recipe for a Sunday Pudding,” and a demonstration on the Singer sewing machine will, be <nven by Mr Duncan, of Oamaru. It was reported that many useful gifts had been received by the conveners of the fancy (roods and parcel stalls, Mesdames DugSale and Murray, for the forthcoming bazaar. Miss Manson, of Enfield, gave an interesting demonstration on the making, of woollen quilts, and she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. During the afternoon songs were contributed by Mrs Wilson, accompanied by Mrs Dugdale, and an amusing play, “Rose in Bloom,” was given by Misses Plunket, D. Gunn, F. Cormick, R. Ward, and M. Paton. The secretary returned thanks to the members for their gift iu appreciation of her work.

MEN’S GOLF , ■•The following is the draw for the Intermediate, B Grade, and Holmes Cup championships:— . ' . _ , • Intermediate. —J. Wilson v. A. Robertson, Ireland v. C. Hedges.- Johnston v, M'Gulloch, M'Dowell v, Orbell, Hewat v. Familton, Ralph Hedges v. Crimp. B Grade. —M. Wilson v. H. L. Familton, Whatman, v. Murison, Heron v. Grater, Cook v. Findlay, Farrell v., Treseder, Gilchrist v. Restieaux, Widdowson v. D. L. Patterson, M'Laren v. Hall, Holmes Cup.—Stark .v. Napier, Crombie v. Orbell, jun., Nicholson v. Burton, jun., B. Patterson v. Fraser. In the first round of the Intermediate Grade C. Hedges beat Ireland 2 and 1, FRIENDLY SOCIETIES Members .of the Loyal Star of the North and Loyal Oamaru Lodges paid their annual official visit to the Loyal Hand and Heart Lodge (Waimate). On behalf of the Waimate Lodge, N.G. Bro. Hicks extended a welcome to the visitors and expressed pleasure at the large number who made the trip. The visiting members were favourably impressed with the initiation ceremony, which is totally different from the Oamaru ritual. Replies to the visitors’ toast were given by V,G. Sis. Hanley (Loyal Star of the North); N.G. Bro. M'Caffrey (Loyal Oamaru), and P.G. Bro. T. Jenkin (Oamaru Past Grand Lodge). Dancing was then indulged in, N.G. Bro. Hicks carrying out the duties of M.C. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS The fortnightly meeting of Court Pride of Oamaru was presided over by the Chief Ranger, Bro. C. J. Brown. There was a good attendance of officers and members. Court King Edward’s Pride (Dunedin) wrote advising of the arrangements for the entertainment of members of Court Victoria and Court Pride of Oamaru on the occasion of a fraternal'visit on- July 14. A schedule of the recommendations of the special committee of the various lodges set up to consider a hospital scheme was submitted by the court’s delegates. It wag decided that the schedule be circulated to all Foresters in Oamaru, and the matter be settled at a special summoned meeting. The chief ranger briefly reported on the delegates’ work in connection with the dance of the combined friendly societies. Two new members were initiated, and two further nominations were recorded. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING At the weekly shoot of the Hampden Club, the nine bull target was introduced and some of the members found difficulty on their first experience of shooting at this target. Len. Caldwell, with a possible, was the top scorer, and won the aggregate button. J. Familton was the winner of the handicap button and also the Para Rubber Company’s trophv. The following are the scores:— Len. Caldwell 80, W. T. Ford 79, ,0. C. Gould 78, Miss G. Green 78, Les. Caldwell 78, T. Gibson 78, Mrs A. Belcher 77, E. Stevenson 76, W. Belcher 75, E. White 75, W. D. Mos s 74, J. Familton 74. J. Gray 73, W. Gillieg 73, S. Gillies 73, H. Nicolson 72, J. Joyce 71.

SENIORS. P. W. L. D. Points Ch. F. A. Ps. Old Boys . 7 6 — 1 93 41 15 Excelsior . . 7 4 2 1 71 55 9 Maheno ; 7 2 5 — 33 55 4 Athletic 7 1 6 — 34 80 2 Athleti'c JUNIORS. .651 — 73 32 10 Old Boys . . 6 5 1 — 59 20 10 Excelsior . . 5 2 3 — 51 22 4 School . 5 2 3 — 50 31 4 Maheno . 6 — 6 — 17 145 — Southern . THIRD , 7 G GRADE. — 1 74 13 13 Old Boys . . 7 4 3 — 71 65 8 St. Kevin’s 5 , 3 2 — 67 39 6 Athletic . 7 2 4 1 33 73 5 School . 5 2 3 — 40 40 4 Excelsior . . 7 1 6 — 27 81 2