NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22329, 1 August 1934, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO

i (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

WESTON W.D.F.U. , ' SECOND BIRTHDAY PARTY Great success attended the concert and dance held to mark the celebration of the second birthday of the Weston branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers Union. The Weston Hall was filled to capacity, there being visitors present from all over the district. The president (Mrs W, Burdctt) extended a welcome to all, including the representatives from sister branches and institutes. During the evening the birthday cake, which was made by Mrs B. Brightwell (Weston brand)), and iced by Miss Sinclair (Kia Ora branch), was brought to the stage by Miss L. Campbell to the strains ot bagpipe music provided by Piper Oibsou. Mrs Burdett called upon Mrs Meek (president of the North Otago Executive) to light the candles. In doing so Mrs Meek extended her best wishes to the Weston • branch on the occasion ot Us birthday, and expressed the hope that it would-meet with continued success in the ’ future. The candles were extinguished by the secretary (Mrs \Vates), and the ca.e wa „ C ut by Mrs Joseph Mitchell, and served by members taking part iu the dress parade. . The concert programme was ot a very high order, and was much enjoyed by all. The two playe.ttes,' which were under the •direction of Mr s G. Stevenson and Miss M’Kenny, were very well done, reflecting , much credit on all responsible. The folk 1 dance and dress- parade were aiso excel lent items; The programme was as i°‘ lows • --Pianoforte duet-Mrs ■.Gemmc.l and Miss L. Campbell; song, Mrs M ai nock; humorous reading Mrs H. Hogg, Photographer (Miss G Wates); violin solo Mrs Warnock; song. Miss Frazer Scotch play—Mesdames Weaver, Gibson, ana Third- quartet—Mesdames Dick, Wainock, ’Kilpatrick, and Miss Hamilton, “Lady of. the Victorian Era, Mrs r Brightwell; “The Bustle Frock of }ig'» £ k t. S 3; “ThfK Own Grandma,” Mrs Falloon; Frock of 1934,” Mrs 0. Howell; Vogue of the Empire,” Mrs J. Campbell, Th Sir Roger de Coverley was well danced, the following taking part: —Mesdames T, Gemmell, C. Campbell, G. Third, G. Brightwell, E. Matheson, W. Laney, B. Brightwell, J. Howell, Messrs J. Campbell and W. Falloon. Community singing was'also indulged in, Mr W. Burdett being the leader with Miss L. Campbell at the piano. . '„ ■ , , At the conclusion of the concert Mr W Burdett, on behalf of the Weston branch, thanked the audience for Us support, after which supper was servea. Dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mrs Lory (president of the Aire* dale-Rosebery branch), and Miss Adams, Mr C. Burdett (accordion), and Piper Gibson played extras. Mr W. Laney carried out the duties of M.C. Mr Burdett thanked Mrs Lory and the other musicians for supplying the dance music, Mr Laney, and all who had assisted in any way to make the function such a success. ; WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Kakanui Women’s Institute held a very successful ejjchr'a..;tournament and dance in the Hall, fit which there was a members and friends, who spent a veiy. enjoyable time together. . The euchre prizes were won by Mrs Dougherty and Mr W. G. Wilson, and the consolation prizes went to Mrs Cox and Mr _E. Wright. The Monte Carlo dance prizes wore won by !Miss Aileen Smith and Lloyd Cooper. Mr J. Leen supplied the dance music, and Mr jJ. Smith earned out the duties of M.C. Supper was served by the ladies, and greatly appreciated. The institute is to be congratulated on its efforts to raise funds to provide a piano.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

FARMERS’ UNION OTEKAIKE AND UPPER WAITAKI BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Otekaiko and Upper Waitaki branch of the Farmers’ Union was held at Otiake, there being a good representation from the surrounding districts. Mr W. MTCay occupied the chair. Mr G. Grant? reported that, with the president, he had studied the proposed alterations to the rules which were considered satisfactory, and it was decided to approve of these. The flooding of the New Zealand markets with cheap Japanese goods came up for discussion, several speakers considering that steps should be taken to exclude these undesirable imports Other speakers thought that this was a matter for the Government to consider, and that the best way out of the difficulty was for all to buy New Zealand and British-made goods which were also superior in every way. The proposal of the Oamaru Harbour Board to expend the sum of £37,000 on the breakwater extension was condemned by several speakers. It was considered that the proposed expenditure would not result in greatly increased revenue to the port in view of the approaching centralisation of shipping. Members were of the opinion that the port should be maintained in its present condition, as it was apparently capable of catering for all the trade offering, and that surplus funds should be used to relieve the hardpressed ratepayers. The following resolution was carried unanimously:—“Considering the present great indebtedness of the Oamaru Harbour Board, amounting to £215,000, and the menace of centralised shipping (which means that only small coastal vessels will visit such ports as Oamaru), this meeting is of the opinion that a further expenditure of £37,000, as proposed by the board, is unjustifiable.” Messrs-Grant and MTCenzie were appointed to represent the branch at the next meeting of the North,;Utago iEsecii* tive.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

OMARAMA BEATS BENMORE The annual Rugby football match between Omarama and Benmore was played on the Omarama recreation ground on Saturday and resulted in a win for Omarama by 16 points to 3, The game was controlled by L. Waldron. The outstanding players were Cambridge, Smith, Russell, and M'Kinney for Omarama and Viney, Boyle, Anderson, and Fitzgerald for B'enmore. PERSONAL Sergeant Fearney has gone to the North Island for six weeks’ vacation. _ Sergeant Hill, of Temuka, is the relieving officer in charge of the Oamaru Police Station. Miramar Hotel.—Mr B. Ashton (Chatto Creek),* Mr G. Anderson, Mr W. Read, Mr W. Wishart, Mr J. N. B. Sheppard (.Dunedin), Mr.R. W. Duncan (Enfield), Mr H. Thomas (Dunback), Mr B. Davidson (Patearoa). Queen’s Hotel. —Mr L. Dunn (Auckland), Mr A. iGray (Wellington), Mill. Hi Agar, Mr R. King (Christchurch), Miss Davey (Waimate), Mr C. Walter, Mr L. Faulks, Mr Patterson, Mr R. D. Maxwell, Mr J. A. Moore, Mr W. A. Service; Mr Clarke (Dunedin). New Club flotel. —Mr H. G. Searle, Mr F. P. Sprosen, Mr and Mrs T. W. Vickery (Christchurch), Mr W. H. Jackson, Mr C. Beaumont, Mr J. R. Bruce, Mr N. V. Holmes, Mr S. Muirhead (Dunedin), Mr and ,Mrs J. M'Gregor, Mr A. V. Ballantyne (Invercargill). SHIPPING NOTES The Wainui is'expected to-day to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Tim am and Lyttelton. The Opihi is due in Oamaru on Friday, August 3, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipiata is due on Monday, August 20, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Kini will leave»Westport to-day for Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru, and Dun--edin.

WAIAREKA SALE PRICES SLIGHTLY EASIER There was a large attendance of buyers at the Waiareka sale yesterday. There was a slight drop generally in the prices. Fat Cattle. —There was a small yarding of fat cattle. Dalgety and Co. sold: For A. J. Sheat, 1 steer £6 15s, 2 £6 ss, 1 £5 7s Od, 2 £5 ss; S. and A. Garrow (Ardgowan), mixed-Sex yearlings 355. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For R. Smith, 1 cow £2 10s, 1 £2 7s 6d, 1 £3 12s 6d. . . Dairy Cows. —There was a medium yarding. Dalgety and Co. sold: For John Stevenson, 1 dairy heifer £3 7s 6d; S. and A. Garrow, 1 cow £2 10s, 1 heifer 37s 6d, 1 cow 255.— —National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For H. J. Andrew (Maheiio), 1 Shorthorn cow (second' calver), £6 15s.- ——Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For a client,. 1 cow 27s 6d. North Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association sold: For J. Wilson (Totara), 1 cow £2; J. L’. Rooney (Ardgowan), 1 cow £3. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For S. Boyd (Enfield), 1 cow £3, 1 aged cow £1; T, W. Kitto, 1 aged cow £3, Fat Sheep.—There was a smaller yarding of fat sheep this week. Dalgety and Co. sold: For E. Conlan (Ngapara . 21 ewes 14s 9d, ewes ISs. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. A. Newlands (Incholme), 16 ewes 17s 6d, 10 16s.——North Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association sold: For F. M'Cutcheon (Kauru Hill), 10 ewes 18s 6d, 9 17s 6d, 12 16s; W. Stevenson flncholme), 25 ewes 17s; B. B. Walton (Incholme), 25 ewes 17s. Store Sheep.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold; For W. Rayne (Kakanui), 11 failing-mouthed halfbred wethers 14s, 12 13s 6d; A. E. Cameron (Whitstone), 34 three-quarterbred ewe hoggets 21s Id. Pigs.—North Otago Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association sold: For D. Herd (Ardgowan, 5 weaners 12s, 4 11s 6d; Mrs Kennedy (Windsor)-, 4 weaners Us, 3 10s 6d.- Dalgety and Co. sold: For J. Leen, 2 weaners 9s 6d, 3 8s 6d. Bruce, Christie, and Co. sold: For W. M'Rendell (Enfield), 4 weaners 11s; Joseph Richmond, lls 6d, 5 10s; J. Lair'd (Tokarahi), 2 slips 17s; J. Power (Waiareka), 1 slip 17s 6d; Mrs Kennedy (Windsor), 3 weaners 12s, 4 lls 9d; A. Gray (Papakaio), 2 weaners 14s, 213 s; Colin Campbell (Weston), 2 weaners 14s 6d, 2 13s, 212 s 6d; J. Martin (Alma) 1 weaner lls, 1 10s 6d, 1 10s; J. Scally (Totara), 3 weaners 12s 6d;-,0. Mark, 4 weaners 13s, 215 s; W. Wilson, 3 weaners 10s 6d; R. S. Craig 2 weaners 17s. MAGISTRATE’S COURT The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was-commenced yesterday afternoon- before Mr H..W. Bundle; S.M. Sergeant Hill conducted the police prosecution. • William- Daniel Bernard Cody was charged with an attempt to defraud, in that he did attempt to obtain from the New Zealand Government £1 16s Bd, unexpired portion of a license fee in respect to a motor truck, by falsely representing that the truck was burned and rendered permanently useless. Mr R. D. H. Swind-ley-appeared for Cody. .-I .• Evidence was given by George Miller Rendall, of Peebles, storekeeper, as to a fire in the truck'in front of his store. The truck was towed to the garage several days later. The hearing was adjourned till this morning. GENERAL The following are the vital statistics for Oamaru for July:—Birth 22, deaths 23, marriages 7 (one by the registrar), i The following motor licenses were issued in Oamaru during July:—-Waitaki County Council: 102 drivers, eight heavy traffic licenses. Oamaru Borough Council; 61 drivers, four heavy traffic licenses. The Oamaru Borough Council issued building permits for £llOO 10s during July, comprising’ a dwelling and garage £IO3B, sun porch £SO, glasshouse £l2 10s. During the month of July 1.96 inches of rain were recorded in Oamaru by Mr William Forrester, as cofnpared with 2.44 inches for the corresponding month of last year. Rain fell on seven days' during the month, as follows: —July .2, 41 points; July 3, 51 points; July 12, 4 points;. 15, 36 points; 16, 5 points; 21, 55 points; 23, 4 points. For 1 tile seven months of this year the total rainfall has' been 14.80 inches, as compared -with 11.41 inches for the corresponding period of 1933. While playing football at St. Kevin’s College, a boarder named M‘Lowney, aged 14 years, had the misfortune to fracture his thigh. The St. John Ambulance conveyed him to the Public. Hospital, where he is. making satisfactory progress. CUSTOMS RETURNS MARKED INCREASE. Customs returns for Oamaru for the month of July show an increase of well over 100 per cent., compared with the corersponding month of last year. The following are tLe figures, with those for the corresponding month of 1933 given in parentheses;—Customs revenue, £512 18s lid (£7B 3s 2d) ; sales tax, £l5B 3s 5d (£156 8s 6d); petrol tax, £463 la (nil); marine revenue, £27 lls 2d (£47 14s); miscellaneous. £2 14s 6d (£203 4s 9d); — total, £1164 9s (£485 10s sd). MAJESTIC THEATRE John Barrymore will appear for the final time to-night in his latest production, “Counsellor-at Law,” made in, the.. Universal Studios. The story, is of three thrill-packed days, iu a-lawyer’s office, and reaches the screen in a series of brilliant dramatic flashes. By deft camera work and clever dialogue the pasts of a varied- assortment of characters are revealed. These characters, which, include a murderess, a senator, and a chorus girl, have come to lay their , troubles before the great criminal lawyer. Skilfully interwoven with their actions is the struggle of the lawyer himself, who, at the height of his career, faces disbarment and estrangement of his wife. The outcome of these conflicts is the dra- , matic triumph of the screen. In this Elmer Rice picture the star is supported by Bebe Daniels, Doris. Kenyon, Onslow Stevens, Thelma Todd, Mayo Methot, and Melvyn Douglas. HORTICULTURISTS’ MEETING A meeting of horticulturists interested in staging a North Otago exhibition stand at the National Show to be held in Dunedin next January was held last night. The Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) presided and briefly outlined the object for bolding the meeting. He expressed the hope that the exhibit would be staged, and be was confident that the stand would be worthy of the high standard obtaining in Oamaru. The curator of the Public Gardens (Miff. Tait) also outlined the aims of those responsible for calling the meeting. It was hoped that the National Show in Dunedin would be made the finest and largest ever held in the Dominion; Southland, Tiinaru. and Wainiate were also staging exhibits. He referred to'the high standard of the North ■ Otago exhibit at the New Zealand Exhibition in Dunedin. Dr Douglas said that be thought a comprehensive exhibit would be the best. He also felt sure that North Otago could put np a splendid display commensurate with the success that bad attended horticulturists of the town in the past., It was decided to stage an exhibit, and the following officers were appointed:— President, Mrs A. Douglas; organiser and secretary. Hr .I. Tait: committee —Mewdames Ireland. Macaulay. D. Thomson. Rmitb-Mortbn. Messrs F. W. Hargreaves. Hamblov. A. G. Robertson. G. Si .Tones. R. Dick (Weston). and Hunter (Malicno), with power to add. Mr R. Milligan stated' that anything Mr Tait undertook in this matter would have the barking of the council.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING TOTARA CLUB Following were the highest scores registered- at the weekly shoot of the’ Totara Miniature Rifle Club: —D. Sejftou 79, W. Smith 78, D. Marshall 77, J. Carrig 77. M. Sinclair 76, J. Richardson 73, A. Harper 73, K. Morgan 71, S. Wilson 70, S. Taylor, C. Burgees 70. OAMARU CLUB The results of the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Club are as follows: —J. Nimmo 78—2 —80, J. Dunn 78—3—80, E. Taylor 78 —s—Bo, A. M'Phail 76—5—80, A. North 78 —4 —Bo, J. M'Veigh 76 —4- —80, E Roney 72—8—80, J. Beardsmore 77 s—Bo, H. Brant C. Ford 70— 10—80, A. Firth 73—8—80, J. I. Robertson 78 —1—79, A.. Mackintosh 763 —79, H. Koppert 77i—78, O. Glynn 77—1 —7B, R. Dickson 76—2—78, W. Geramell 74 — 4—78, T. Kennedy 74 —4 —78, S. Pile 75 WESTON CLUB The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Weston Club: —H. Stevenson 79, B. Brightwell 78, L. Clark 78, G. Campbell 77, A. M'Naugbton 77, B. Campbell 77, S. Park 77, D. Park 77, W. Laney 77, A. Howell 77, H. M'Naughton 77, A. R. M'Naughton 75, W. Sewell 75, J. Howell 74, W. Cottmgham 74, W. West 74, L. Campbell 72, A. Harvey 71. H. Stevenson won the rifle button and L. Clark the handicap button. COMMUNITY SINGING The Opera House was again filled to capacity last evening for the weekly session of the community singing, and a very enjoyable hour was _ spent. The leaders were Messrs G. Dickel and J. Weir, with Mrs Loper at the piano. A novelty item was provided by the "Hobo Band,” and this unusual number was much appreciated. The public responded generously to the appeal to assist the Mayoress’s Relief Committee. EXCELSIOR CLUB’S BALL The annual ball of the Excelsior Football Club was held in the Scottish Hall on Monday night, and the dance proved one of the most successful held in Oamaru this year. About 150 couples took the floor to excellent music supplied by Eae’s Gaiety Orchestra, extras being played by Miss Wilce and Mr F rank Mitchell. Several novelty and old-time dances were included in the programme, which ensured the enjoyment of all. The supper room presented a very attractive appeafauce, the tables being decked in the club’s colours, blue and,black,.while the banner and other trophies occupied prominent positions. The supper arrangements were in the hands of a ladies committee. Mr W. Sparks carried out the duties of M.C-, and he was assisted by Mr C. Crone. . .