NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22295, 22 June 1934, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

NORTH OTAGO SCOTTISH SOCIETY MONTHLY SOCIAL The monthly social. conducted by the North Otago Scottish - Society was held in: the Scottish Hall last night, and the entertainment provided proved of a very high etandard and waa much appreciated. The programme was arranged by the Ladies' Committee and a variety of items was presented. The chief (Mr G. M. Gardiner) and chieftains were played into the/hall by Honorary Piper H. Grant, and a welcome was extended to those attending by Chief G. M. Gardiner. The items contributed were as follows: —Songs—Misses E. Birchall and Rae, Messrs J. F. Denford and J. Mayfield; steel-guitar duet, Messrs M. Ross and Omnet; recitation, Miss Weir; tap ahd'toe dances', Miss Jean Millar; and a playette, "The Rest Cure." This lastnamedritem caused a great deal of amusement, and was excellently presented by members of the Papakaio Women 9 Institute—Misses M. and D; Ludemann, M. Bbrrie, L. Hurst, and E. Sanders. # Community singing wW? also indulged .in, the leader being Mr Johnson Mayfield. Ihe accompaniments during the evening were played by Miss V. Feathers. Later dancing was indulged in* ■

FARMERS' SOCIAL GATHERING A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION \ The brightly decorated Scottish Hall was the scene of the outstanding social event of the farming community in North Otago on Wednesday night, when_ the combined social and dance of the North Otago Farmers' Union' and the Women s Division was held. Coining from all parts of the district, over 350 people took, part in a very enjoyable/evemng's entertainment, and the function was even more successful than that,of the., previous year. The evening gave members of both organisations opportunities to become acquainted with those of other branches, and the function was outstanding for the happy, sociable spirit that prevailed. On behalf of the North Otago Farmers Union, Mr L. Kelcher (senior vice-pre-sident) extended a welcome to the large assemblage, and referred to the fact that this was the first birthday of the Women's Division Executive of which there were now over 500 members, Mrs R. B. Meek (president of the North Otago Women's Division's Provincial Exective) also extended a welcome to all, and expressed pleasure at seeing such large numbers present at the executives first birthday party. She had received greetings from Miss Ward (Dominion president), who had expressed regret at being unable to be present. Mr« Winifred Robertson (secretary of the executive) made a presentation of a bowl of flowers to Mrs Meek, one bloom being given by each branch of the district. Mrs Meek, in acknowledging the gift, said that she valued the bouquet as a symbol of the splendid loyalty that had been shown her by every branch. Dancing was indulged in, the varied programme ,of dances being interrupted to allow of the presentation of a much enjoyed series of items. A humorous trio in character by Misses E. and B. Allen and G. Sinclair met with much applause, the accompaniment being played by Mrs Cowan. A Scotch recitation by Mr J. B. Chapman followed, and Misses J. Craig and M. Restall presented a step dance, Mrs Dugdale playing the accompaniment. A song by Mr A. W. Woodward was much appreciated, Mr s Dugdale being at the piano. Miss Stephens (Airedale) presented a recitation, and'members of the Enfield branch, with Mrs C. Hay as soloist, contributed much enjoyed choruses. Miss Hopkinson played the accompaniments.

Dancing was then continued, novelty dances adding to the enjoyment of the programme. After supper the birthday cake was wheeled into the. hall by Mrs Robertson and four little girls, Piper J. Gibson preceding the quintet to the platform. Mr L. Kelcher congratulated the Women's Executive on attaining its first birthday anniversary, and wished it all success for the future. He referred to the. great progress made by the executive since its foundation, and stated that the membership now stood at over 500 members with, 22 junior members. He extended' hearty congratulations on the year's work on behalf of the Farmers' Union.

Mrs K. B. Meek thanked the Farmers' Union for its congratulations and good wishes, and remarked that the membership of the Farmers' Union was onlv in the vicinity of 250. Five country women had started the women's organisation in North Otago, and the membership had grown in one year to over the 500 mark. She appealed to farmers to join and support the Farmers' Union. Mrs Meek then called upon Mrs Frew, the oldest member of the division in North Otago, to cut the cake. Mrs Meek presented Mrs Frew with a bouquet and she was accorded musical honours. Mrs Meek lit the candle and this was extinguished by Mrs Durward. after which the cake was cut up and pieces distributed to all present. Dancing was then continued until the singing of ."Auld Lang Syne" brought a very enjoyable function to a close. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE The brilliant musical comedy-romance, "A Southern Maid," will be shown finally at the Majestic Theatre to-night. The beautiful music, which is equal to that of "Maid of the Mountains," plays a chief.part in giving "A Southern Maid" its deserved success. All of Harold Fraser-Simson's niost tuneful numbers, such as " My Way of Love," " Cigarettes, and " My Southern Maid," have been incorporated in the film, and are rendered with effect by Bebe Daniels and Harry Welchman, whose film debut _in " The Maid" created such an impression. Australia's own soprano, Nancy Brown's glorious voice is also heard in two numbers, "Southern Love" and "Dark Grows the Sky." ' To-morrow afternoon and night Marie Dressier will appear in her latest production, " Her Sweetheart.*" OPERA HOUSE Excellent acting, fascinating backgrounds, characters who are much alive, and a plot which bubbles over with suspense all play their parts in making Unishown to-night and Saturday at the Opera House, one of the most gripping screenplay mysteries seen for a long time. The story has to do with the " Bombay Mail," a fast express train racing from Calcutta to Bombay, and the people in the train. The9e include a much-disliked and feared British colonial governor, a maharajah, an American miner with a fortune in rubies, an aide to the governor who fears the loss of his position, a scientist with a live cobra in a suitcase, a supposed Russian spy who is quite beautiful, the governor's wife, and an Eurasian crook, to mention only a few. Edmund Lowe does a fine job as Inspector Dyke. Onslow Stevens and the beautiful Shirley Grey supply the love interest. John Davidson is excellent as the Eurasian crook, and Hedda Hopper, Ralph Forbes, Jamieson Thomas, John Wray, Tom Moore, and Brandon Hurst put life into their roles. RUGBY FOOTBALL I Teams for Saturday:— Maheno Seniors.—Johnston (2), Newlands (2), Bruce, Yorston, M'Gregoi, Manion, Stokes, Souness, Sinclair, Hollow. Sim, Dougherty, Clark. Gillies. Campbell. Maheno Juniors.—Muldrew, Cameron, Oldham, Gray, Sherwin, Robertson, Waites, Campbell (3). Johnston (2), Ewinp, Kelcher, M'Leod, Heron, Gillies, Pringle, Davies. Diver, Byers. ' Old Boys Seniors. —Easton, Kinder, Cameron, Frame, Calder, Tempero, Clark, Hunter, Muirhead, Mulhern, Ludemann, Rodger*. Woods. M'Donald, Familton; emergencies—Hedees, Miller. Wallace, M'Kay. Old Boys Juniors. —Paton, Feathers, M'Kay. Wallace, M'Laren, Watts, Carson , Mahoney, Robertson, Ludemann, Miller, Hedges. Cooney, Palmer, Frater. Old Boys Third Grade.—Patterson, L. Miller. Taylor, Reid, J. Hall. Gemmell, S. Miller, Cairns, Tisdall, Paton, Ludemann, Gray, Cooney, M'Whirter, Notman, Grant. lan Miller, Cagney. Athletic Seniors. —Morris, Park, Mason, Palmer, Dwyer, Turvey, Stichman, R Morris, Brown, K. Wilson, Howell, Marshall. Carrodus. Carrington, Holland. Athletic Third Grade.—Davis, Hill, Kilgour, Cleveland, Barsdell, Harrington, Hammil, Burns, Luxon. Seivers, Lynch, Coburn, Blackgrove, Holland, M'Bride, Sparks, Grant, Harney. Athletic Fourth Grade.—Campbell (3), Ford. Hunt. MTVlurtrie, Ross, Godsell, Lockhart, Rowell. Roney (2). Scott, Robinson, Cameron, Heselwood, Hananh, Anderson.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING THE WEEK'S ACTIVITIES By SIQHTEB. The positions.of the various clubs in order of averages for the first 10 men s shooting are as follow:—Kurow 78.1, Kailway 77.7, Oamaru 77.5, Hampden 77.4, Maheno 76.9, Cromwell 76.5, Enfield 74.9. Kurow returned an excellent shoot this week to top the list of averages, with Railway running next." The shooting on the whole was fairly -good, and riflemen are now settling down to more consistent shooting. ~ ■ . A . ~ , Since the last weekly notes ■■ the chief event in the shooting sphere was the return match between Hampden and Oamaru, fired on the latter's range. Again Hampden came out on top, this time by a margin of eight points. Hampden is to be congratulated on its good win against such a well-established. club. However, the visiting B team did not fare so well, being well trounced by the Oamaru team. Each team was represented by 12 members. The shqpting was not up to the standard expected from these two clubs, and some of the prominent shot ß failed to register very high scores. The Hampden A team's average %va's 75.6 and Oamaru's 74.9. It is interesting to note that the Oamaru B team was only one point behind the A team. Of the Hampden A team the lady members played ah important part, Mrs Belcher registering 79, Miss G. Green 78, and Miss V. Havard 77, their performances on.a strange range being exceptionally good. Mrs Belcher, with her brother, Les. Caldwell, secured the best scores during the night, with 79's, and J. Caldwell and H. Koppert, with 78's, were ' the top scorers for; Oamaru. Two leading members of the Hampden Club—W. T. Ford and W. D.! Moss—slipped badly, and recorded their lowest scores for the season. A 73 by Ij Swinard and 72 by T. Kennedy are assuredly not what is expected from these two riflemen. . Undoubtedly the most improved club this year is Kurow,' and its entry into the association will! greatly strengthen shooting in this district. , The scores at theVlast shoot were, exceptionally high, and consisted of two- possibles registered by F. Welsh ahd J. ! R. Jackson. Ihe members are all very keen, and are displaying great interest-in this sport, which had its initial season last year. ihis week's shoot was a decided improvement on the previous week's 1 scores. A possible was recorded by C. Rennie at the Railway* Club's practice shoot, which was five better than his previous effort. The next highest scorers were G. Brightwell and R. J.Wilson, with 79's. This club has been maintaining fairly .consistent averages during the past few weeks. At the Oamaru Club's shoot on Monday night a possible was obtained by 0. Glynn. J. Caldwell is perhaps the most consistent of the Oamaru members, and with no handicap has registered 79's in the last two shoots. The Hampden Club's, average showed a slight improvement, arid here a possible was also recorded by Len. Caldwell. _ W. T. Ford made amends on Monday night, and secured the second top score, which was a decided improvement on his Saturday night's total. One of the youngest members of this club, E. White, a lad of 16 or 17 years of age, finds miniature shooting an excellent pastime, and he is taking a keen interest 'in this sport. His best score to date is a 78, a very creditable performance. Mrs A. Belcher recorded a 77 against a possible a week ago. She has been shooting very consistently this season, and her past scores are six 78's, five 79's, 76, 80, and 77. She belongs to a well-known shooting family, being a sister,, of Len. and Les. Caldwell (Hampden) • and J. Caldwell (Oamaru). The club will commence its Cup Competition shoots on Tuesday next. A few alterations were necessary to the butts at the range in .order to accommodate the nine-bull target which has been introduced by the club. Leo Dougherty headed the list at Maheno with a good 79, an improvement of five on his previous score. The scores were a bit better this week, but the tallies could be much higher. Three of the Cromwell members registered, 79 apiece, but the "tail" failed badly, which 6poilt the average. The gold button went to W. Veint and the handicap button to D. Wishart, while a trophy was annexed by L. Cardno. W. Webb appears to be right on form, and his scores for the past two shoots have been an 80 and a 79. Although the Enfield scores are on the incline, the members have not reached their true form as yet. A. Anderson and B. Johnston improved on their previous week's scores' to head.the list w,ith 78's. D. Anderson also went np several " nicks' as did J. Gibson. # No results have been received so tar from Totara, Weston, Volunteers and Awarrioko this week; Awamoko has hardly as big a membership as in previous years, and the shooting so far has not been up to the standard set by tins club in the past. It has lost a. good member in L. Bruntoh, who has joined up with the Kurow Qlub. HAILWAY LADIES' CLUB. At the weekly shocrt of the Railway Ladies' Club Miss Wilson won both rifle and handicap buttons. ' The following are the results:—Miss Wilson, 66—18—80; Mrs Benson, 65—20—50; Miss Thomas, 54—31—80; Miss Mfcee, 55—18—73; Miss Nightingale, 49—27—76; Miss. Hall, 5 3_14_67; Mrs Andre*, 44—20—64. WESTON (CLUB. The following were #he highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Weston Club:—H. M'Naughton 80, D. Park 80. A. Howell 79, L. Clark 78, B. Brightwell 77, L. Campbell 77, J. Howell 77, W. Cottingham 77, W. West 76, A. R. M'Naughton 76, G. Campbell 75, W. Sewell 74, A. Harvey 74, L. Park 72. MEN'S GOLF The following is the draw for the Medal and Stableford Match to-morrow: —Nichols v. Holmes, ESvart v. Mulligan, Johnstone v. Hewat, M'Culloch v. Woodward. M'Ewan v. C. Hedges, Cuthbertson v. M'Bcath, Rivers y. Mathieson, A. Robertson v. Milnes, Kilpatrick v. Ralph Hedges. Stark v. M'Dowjell, Catto v. Ryan, Kinder v. Orbell, T. Banks v. Roll, Hargreaves v. K. Familtdn, Armstrong v. Crimp, A. G. Robertsoq v. C. 11. Hedges, Scott v. J. Wilson, Ireland v. T. Hedges, M'Kenzie v. Smith, H. Hamilton v. Watson, Sumpter v. Miliar. Gedge a bye, Findlay, sen., v. Cook, Maude v. Munro, E. Brown v. M. Pattersfon, 11. L. Familton v. M'Millan, Heroin v. Treseder, M. Wilson v. Steven, Orbell, jun., v. Crombie, Martin v. Grater, Murison v. Stark, jun., H. Burton v. Brarithwaite. Findlay, jun., v. Dalmer, Stark, jun., v.;Napier, M'Laren v Hall. B. Patterson v. Fraser, Nicholson v. Burton, jun., Newson v. Witldowson, Tomlinson v. Farrall, Gilchrist v. Restieaux. Players may play championship games if desired instead of the medal round. - j LADIES' HOCKEY ASSOCIATION The president (Mr A. ißarsdell) occupied the chair at a special meeting of the North Otago Ladies' Hockey Association. He brought forward a recommendation that in the interests of hockey the junior grade teams should enter the senior competition.—The recommendation was adopted, and it was deoided that the junior teams be allocated handicaps. The final match of the junior competition would be played at Maheno, the B Grade Cup to go to the winner of this section. It was decided that the second round be completed in the senior competition, after which a fresh draw would be taken out for the following; two rounds. The New Zealand Ladiee' Hockey Association advised that the annual tournament would be held at Christchurch this year. The Arawa Club was granted permission to play a match against Palmerston. The following is the dra.iv for to-mor-row:—Pirata v. Athletic (referees, Messrs Barsdell and Mushet).

OBITUARY MR DONALD MORRISON With the death of Mr Donald Morrison, at the age of 70 years, the Herbert district has suffered the loss of a highlyesteemed and popular member of the community. Mr Morrison was born at Shag Point, and had resided at Herbert since childhood. He carried on a butchery business in Herbert for many years, but more recently had been engaged in farming. Mr Morrison took a keen interest in the affairs of the district, and was a valued member of the School Committee and the Library Committee. To the Presbyterian Church he rendered great service, and was a member of the choir for over half a century. About 35 years ago he married Miss Mary M'Kay, of Kakanui, who, with their two sons and three daughters, survives him. ARBOR DAY A meeting of representatives of the town primary and secondary schools, the Borough Council, and the Beautifying Society was held yesterday afternoon to discuss arrangements for celebrating Arbor Day on August 1. The Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Coouey) said he was pleased to see so many present to assist in making arrangements for once again celebrating Arbor Day in Oamaru. The work done on that day was certainly of a fine nature, and inculcated into the minds of the children a love of trees and an interest in planting. Mr R. Milligan said a communication had been received from the Government urging the community fittingly to celebrate Arbor Day. The Borough Council had considered it desirable that the day should be remembered in some way, and so impress on the rising generation the necessity for planting trees which were the pride of other countries. Dr A. Douglas said he hoped that the whole community would co-operate in the movement. In this connection the people ol the Dominion were educated up to a certain point, and he would like to see the schools and other organisations combine and make a thorough job of celebrating the day annually. He considered that tree planting should be carried out with the idea of making rural woods and not mere plantations. Dr Douglas suggested that the nearest place in which to plant trees would be in Glen street, off Eden street, as the surroundings were already formed there. The Borough Council and the Beautifying Society were already in possession of trees, and he was sure that some would be available from those bodies. He suggested that a committee be set up to survey the grounds and make any other arranagements.

Mr F. Milner said he was in sympathy with the movement, and he hoped that native trees would be planted. A love among the younger generation for the beautiful things of Nature was necessary, and no doubt they would be encouraged to abstain from vandalism. Mr Milner spoke of the wonderful trees and shrubs in England. The school, he said, would be Avilling to concur with any movement in respect to Arbor Day. Mr J. Tait (curator of the Gardens) suggested that a function should be held on Arbor Day at the Opera House, where all school children could be assembled, and that a lecture be given by Mr Milner. He had some lantern slides which could, perhaps, be used. After other suggestions had been made it was agreed that Mr Milner address the school pupils in the Opera House, and they could later carry out the planting of trees A committee, comprising the Mayor, Messrs R. Milligan and J. Tait, Dr. A. Douglas, and representatives of the primary and secondary schools, was set up to make the necessary arrangements. GENERAL NEWS High Water at Oamaru.—-June 22: 10.14 a.m. and 10.39 p.m. . There wa s an excellent attendance at the fortnightly tournament held in the Maheno Hall, these gatherings organised by the school committee becoming increasingly popular. Mr A.. Watson (chairman of the committee) presided, and the winners of the prizes were Mrs Guthrie and Mr Herbert Wilson, consolations being awarded to Miss P. Weir and Mr E. Watson. After supper daueina: was indulged in. •■,'■,'..,.» The Kakanui Women s Institutes monthly meeting was attended by a good muster of members, Mrs J. M. Smith presided and gave a cordial welcome to four new members. The roll call was " Suggestions for the second birthday of the institute," and it was decided that this should take the form of a social evening. A demonstration arranged for the meeting was unavoidably postponed, but _in lieu of this the reading of an amusing playette was thoroughly enjoyed. A competition, "Something from an ounce of wool," resulted in Mrs MThail and Miss Cleverley dividing the first prize. The hostesses were Misses Cleverley and May Smith. Mr D. A. Findlay presided at the fortnightly meeting, of the Columba Young Men's Service Club. Mr A. H. Rudduck gave a talk on "How Other Men Succeeded," and he outlined the views of many notable men of the day.. At the conclusion of a paper given by Mr W. Bee on "Practical Suggestions for the Service Club," many suggestions for the betterment of the club were discussed by the members. The final paper was by Mr J. Meikle, whose subject, "Is the Customer Always Right? " dealt with one of the major problems in retail ealesmanThe business carried on by Messrs Barron and Co., storekeepers, at Maheno and Kakanui, has been sold to Mr James Watson, of Enfield. The change will take effect from the beginning of next month. The members of the Oamaru Rotary Club have subscribed the sum of £2O to the Mayoress's Relief Committee for the purchase of milk for families who would otherwise be deprived of this necessary essential of diet. PERSONAL Queen's Hotel.—Mr White, Mr Reginald Collins. Mr M. Collins, Mr J. L. Harrison (Christchurch), Mr J. W. Smith (Invercargill), Mr J. Rebbie (Gore), Mr George Gray, Mr Colin Gray. Mr H. S. Gilmore, Mr J. Dunn, Mr, T. V. Drake (Dunedin), Mr Hunt, Mr J. Foster-Leckie (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Duncan Anderson (Omarama), Mr J. Anderson (Bog Roy). New Club Hotel.—Mr Walter Jones, :Mr C. D M'Kenzie, Mr H. Clark, Mr E. Amos '(Dunedin), Mr P. J. Hopkins, Mr W. Helson (Christchurch). Mr A. Dickson (Timaru), Mr A. D. Frew (Auckland), Mr M. A. Bruce (Invercargill), Mr J. S. Peters, Mr A. Stewart (Wellington). COMMUNITY SING Mr P. Linton Hodge, who at the request of the Mayoress's Advisory Com mittee, has again undertaken the organisation of the weekly community sing on Fridays in the Opera House, is making an appeal for the support of North Otago residents. There is a great deal of distress in the district, says Mr Hodge, and by attending the sings people t will help to alleviate the distress of others less fortunate than themselves. Mrs Loper and Messrs Dickel and Weir work hard to provide enjoyment for those attending, and Mr Hodge is making his appeal with the hope that the North Otngo people will show their appreciation of the work being done to help the Mayoress's fund.