NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22354, 30 August 1934, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR' SPECIAL. CORRESPONDENT.)

RUGBY FOOTBALL NORTH OTAGO DEFEATS NELSON North Otago (secured its first win of the season yesterday afternoon when it defeated the Nelson touring team at the Oamaru Show Grounds by 20 points to 16. The weather was fine, with a slight north-westerly wind blowing, and there was a. fairly good attendance of the public. The play on the whole was fast and open, but both sides showed little finish in their movements. Both packs were evenly matched, but the North Otago backs had a alight ascendency over their opponents, whose tackling was fairly weak. In the first spell Nelson had the advantage of the w r ind and led 8-—3 at the interval. The score rose to 13—6 in Nelson’s ,favour in the second half, but North Otago did not let up and gradually increased its score to lead by a margin of four points when the final whistle sounded. Play was fairly ragged at times, but there were some bright movements mainly as the result of solo efforts. The teams were as follows: —

MEADOWBANK BOWLING CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING At the fifty-second annual meeting of the Meadowbank Bowling Club, Mr W. J. Chappell presided in the absence ot the president (Mr G. Cartwright). There was a very large attendance of members. The chairman, traversing the activities of the club for the year, stated that the membership had been well maintained, but it was with the deepest regret that the club recorded the death of three of its most useful and esteemed members— Messrs C. W. Kent, Adam Mackay, and J. S. Caldow. He congratulated W. Selfc on winning the Championship Singles; E. H. Taylor and A. Mitchell, the Championship Pairs; S. Mollison, W. Blacklock, O. Bee, and AY. Cunningham, the Championship Rinks; A. Crichton and A. Ketcheii, the Club Pairs; and E. M'Pheat, the Colts’ •Handicap Singles. He also congratulated W., Selfe on annexing the North Otago Centre’s Champion of Champion Singles. The Awamoa and Pukeuri Clubs were also to be congratulated on winning the Pairs and Rinks Championships respectively. He -referred to the fine spirit in which the interclub competition had been played, the Mills Shield going to Pukeuri and the Sidey Cup resulting in a draw. The green had been in good order during the season, but the chief event had been the opening of the enlarged pavilion, which was a great improvement. The balance sheet showed the club’s finances to be in good condition, and a credit balance of £54 19s 6d was disclosed. The report and balance sheet were adopted, and a vote of thanks was accorded Mr Rushton for carrying put the duties of treasurer so ably .since the death of Mr Mackay. The Entertainment Committee reported that, by organising concerts, competitions, and euchre tournaments the' sum of £l9 7s had been raised. The report was adopted, and a vote of thanks, was accorded the convener (Mr P. Luisetti) and members of the committee for their excellent services to the club. The election of officers resulted as follows; —President. Mr W, Selfe; vicepresident, Mr H. Archibald: trbasurer, Mr Js Rush ton; secretary, Mr S. Mollison (pro tent.); selector, Mr H. Donald; Match Committee-—Messrs W. Denholm (convener), E. H. Taylor, and T. Berry: Social Committee —Messrs J. Robertson (convener), C. Don. and J. Hartley: Green Committee —Messrs W. Blacklock (convener), W. Denholm, and J. Robertson; delegates to the North Otago Centre, Messrs Selfe and Archibald; auditor. Mr A. Ketchen; Entertainment Committee — Messrs J. Carson (convener), A. Smith, and T. Berry; Executive Committee — Messrs W. Denholm, J. Robertson, W. Blacklock, G. Cartwright, and J. Carson. The North Otago Centre advised of several matters that had; been decided at the annual meeting of the Dominion Council concerning the size and weight of bowls, and tournament rules.—Received. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded Mr W. W. Brown for acting as auditor for so many years, Mrs G. Cartwright and the ladies who dispensed refreshments, Messrs J. M'Kay and H. Archibald for looking after the green, and the retiring office-bearers. On the motion of Mr J. Mullin it was decided to create a mortgage sinking fund, and that the sum of £l7 10s from the Entertainment Committee’s profits’ be utilised for that purpose. The treasurer (Mr J. Rushton) was appointed trustee for the fund. „ Mr L. Macrae moved as a recommendation to the Executive Committee that it consider the advisability of placing the rent received from the Tennis Club to the fund. It was decided to make a rebate of 10s to the subscription if paid before December 31. " .... . . . It was agreed to provide trophies tor the club pairs and rinks. On the motion of Mr W. J. Chappell it was decided that ladies be admitted, to the club as honorary members, this being carried on a'very majority. It was resolved to enter, if possible, 10 rinks in the Mills Shield competition and to recommend to the centre that two rounds instead of three be played. TIMARU BOXING TOURNAMENT OAMARU FIGHTERS' SUCCESSES A large number of Oamaru boxers travelled to Timaru to take part in the amateur tournament staged by the Timaru Boxing Association, and the local boxers acquitted themselves very creditably. Following are the results of the bouts in which Oamaru boxers were en-Bantam-weight, Novice.—N, RoSs (Oamaru) beat A.’Brown (Oamaru) on a 'technical knock-out in the .second Feather-weight, Open.—C, Hoad (Oamaru) beat R. M'Lean (Oamaru) on points. Light-weight. Novice.—G. Berry (Oamaru) beat G. Thomas (Timaru) on points, N. Jenkin (Oamaru) beat G. Berry on a technical knock-out .in the_first Topnd. Welter-weight, Novice.— W.,.Hefislyn (Oamaru) beat R. Haynes (Waimatc) , on-a technical knock-out ln Thei second round. S. Jenkins (Oamaru): beat M. Wilson (Oamaru), on points. Tinai: Jenkins beat Heselyn on a technical knock-out in the second round. . ■ Middle-weight, Open.-M. O Connell (Oamaru)’ knocked out W. bnutt (Timaru)’ in the second round. • Heavy-weight, Novice.—G. Whitburn (Oamaru) beat N. M'Yey (Timaru) on Bout. —T. Cleverley (Oamaru) and K. Easton (Oamaru) gaye a fast display over three one-minute rounds. ' ' • LADIES' HOCKEY Mr A. Barsdell occupied the chair at a meeting of the North Ladies i Hockev Association. It was decided that the North Otago representative team, with Mr Barsdell as manager and Mrs Barsdell as chaperone, leave for Christchurch on Friday. It was decided to hold the annual eleven-a-side sealed handicap tournament on September 15. The secretary was instructed to advise the South Canterbury Association, that September 22 was a suitable date for its match against North Otago at Oamaru. It was decided | to endeavour to arrange for a Town-v. I Country match to be played as a' curtainraiser for the North Otago v. Australia match on September. 10. The AthleticClub was granted permission to play its annual'match against the’ Dunedin team on either September 15 or 23. It was agreed to continue the competition f'-'i two more Saturdays. - REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. Men’s Games. —Oamaru v.' Rovers, at I. p.m.. Mr E. H. Coker; Totara v. Municipal, at 2.15 p.m., Mr H. IN Thomas. , Ladies’ Games. —Arawa A v. Pirala. at 3 p.m., Mr C. Richardson; Athletic v. Maheno, at Oamaru, at 3 p.m.,Air J. H. Mu'shett. , PERSONAL At the annua! meeting of the Meadowbank Bowling Club a motion of sympathy was passed in the usual manner with the president (Mr G. Cartwright) in the death of bis mother. Motions of'.sympathy were also passed with the relatives of Messrs Adam Mackay, C. W. Kent, and J. S. Caldow, three prominent bowlers who bad died during the year. , Mr J. Soler, Owhango, Taumanmui, who is judging all sections at the North Otago Kennel Club’s Show to-day and •to-morrow, arrived in Oamaru yesterday by the first express. ‘Queen’s Hotel.—Mr W. G. Morrison ( Auckland), Mr W. -A. Smith, Mr J. Soler, Mr F. C. Harwell, Mr Annan (Wellington), Mr L. E. O’Halloran, Mr A. C. Henderson, Mr T. G. Robertson (Timaru), Mr and Mrs H. J. Talbot (Fairlie), Mr Sinclair, Mr V. E. Mathews. Mrs J. ‘.Fraser, Mr- AY, A. Slowiv. Inspector Shannahan (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs T. Ball and 'family, Mr.P. E. Jones, Mrs R. Y. White (ChnstCh Club Hotel.—Messrs L. Busch, L. Max, AY. Craig. T. Thompson. E. Carey, E. Snow, R. Ginger. T. Fleet, R. Free- , man, D. Furguson, 11. Cottle, R. Snack, ■ K. Smith. R. Hippolite, P. Glover, S. I Stewart, R. Drummond, R. Watson, P. P. Bovce, J. M'Lean. K. Mellish, D. Hippolite, R. Chatterton, W. Simpson, A. Douglas, T. Panding (Nelson), Mr aiid Mrs E. Jackson, Miss Jackson, Mr H. Goodson (Invercargill), Mr D. R. Rankin, Mr J. W. Sraeaton. Air N. , Bishop. Mr G. S. Capper, Air J. AY. Wilson, Air I. T. Thomas (Dunedin).; Mr H. 'J. Edwards, Air B. S. Andrews (Christchurch).

OBITUARY MR ROBERT DOUGLASS Death has removed another very old identity of North Otago, Mr Robert Douglass, who passed away at Ardgowan at the age of 90 years. Mr Douglass was born at Dungiven, County Derry, Ireland, and received hie early education at the same school as the late Mr W. F. Massey. Be ■went to the United States of America, where he remained for seven years before sailing to Australia, where he spent three years. About 56 years ago Mr Douglass landed in New Zealand, and was engaged for some years in wheat and potato cropping on . the Holmes Estate before it was subdivided. Difficulties were always arising in those days, as will be instanced by the fact that Mr Douglass shipped 50 tons of potatoes to Sydney, and then had to send a cheque to cover the expenses. In 1896 lie drew a section at Ardgowan out of 404 applicants. Mr Douglass had farmed his property successfully; ever since, and was the last surviving original settler of Ardgowan. He is survived by a widow, two sons (Messrs Joseph Douglass {Ardgowan) and Robert Douglass, manager of the Mangatoke Dairy Cpmpany (North Island) .- There are two daughters, Miss Douglass (Ardgowan) and Mrs W, D. Neill (Withara street). COURSING WISE MEMORIAL ' STAKE The North Otago Coursing Club’s final meeting far the season will take place at the Oamaru racecourse on Saturday, and not on Saturday, September 8, as previously announced. At this meeting the Wise Memorial Stake (16 dogs) will be decided, as well as a £5 Limit Stake (16 dogs). Prospects for this meeting are very good, and the hares are in excellent fettle. The judge’s stand has now been placed' on the other side of the plnmpton, facing the, grand stand, and four feet has been added to its height., The club is again to have the services of Hie well-known judge, Mr O. R. Wise, who lately acted as judge at the South Island Challenge Stake held in Christchurch. In- nil probability Mr Wise will be called upon to judge at the opening meeting of the revived Dunedin Coursing Club, Another new departure of the club is that it intends to allow owners an opportunity of giving their young dogs an insight into the game by 'quitting on a Puppy Stake. A purely nomination fee will be charged, but no prize money will be awarded. A good deal of interest is being displayed over the main stake for the Wise Memorial Gup at Saturday’s meeting, .and some excellent coursing should he witnessed.

; ALLEGED SLANDER , DAMAGES CLAIMED The Oamaru. Magistrate’s Court was engaged throughout yesterday in the hearing of a- claim by Grace Green, ot Hampden, against Elizabeth Gibson Jack* eon, of Dunback, and Duncan M'Niven . Jackson, of Dunback, farmer, arising out of alleged slander. Actions in the nature of counter claims, were taken by the Jacksons,' the hearing of the first two cases being taken together, the third action being held over. Mr J. S. Sinclair (Dunedin) appeared for Grace Green and Mr J, H, Main, instructed by Messrs Duncan and MacGregor (Dunedin) for the Jacksons. The statement of claim set out that on May 5. 1934. at Hampden, Elizabeth. Gibson Jackson falsely a]id maliciously spoke and published of the plaintiff to L. Stevenson, of Hampden, and other • persons:—“She robbed my son. You had better guard your property or she will rob you, too. We want our rights. We want the things Grace robbed Duncan -of.” . The.-. defendant thereby meant and was understood to mean that the plaintiff was a dishonest and fraudulent person, who had committed theft in_ respect of the property of Duncan M'Niven Jackson (deceased), and that the plaintiff was dishonest and not fit to be . trusted as a person who was likely to commit theft,-and in consequence of the publication of the words. the 'plaintiff had been injured in her credit and reputation, the plaintiff claiming from the defendants £73 damages. The claim further stated that on May 5, 1934, at Hampden, Elizabeth Gibson Jackson assaulted and beat th e plaintiff by striking her on the face and head with her hands, / knocking her down and dragging her by the hair, the plaintiff claiming £25 In The counter claim Elizabeth Gibson Jackson alleged that on May 5, at Hampden, Grace Green assaulted and beat her by striking her on f the face and'head with her hands, and kicking her on the body and legs, knocking her . down and dragging her hair by the roots from her head, for which she claimed £IOO general damages. ‘ , . . Duncan M'Niven Jackson, as administrator of the estate of Duncan M'Niven Jackson deceased, sued Grace Green in respect to a quantity of personal effects in her possession, the property of Duncan M'Niven Jackson, for which application had been made for her to hand them over, which she had neglected to do. The personal effects comprised., underclothing, shirts, socks, shoes, tennis racket and press, diary, clock; 1 new, white-silk muffler, and a razor, valued at £25, for which £25 - was claimed. ■ ' ■. -, ,y, Addressing the court, Mr Sinclair said Miss Green was engaged to Duncan Jackson, a fine young fellow, who lost his, life I while pig shooting on New Year s Day. Following on his death they would have expected something of the nature of con-

solatiou and sympathy, but the Jacksons were hostile to her, and heaped abuse on her of a vindicative nature, and threatened her and charged her with stealing money belonging to the boy, and stealing chattels. The boy died intestate, the estate being sworn for death duty purposes between £3OO and £4OO. The girl did not receive any of that, nor did she expect it, but she did expect sympathy from' his relatives. Later in January Mrs Green received a call from Constable Woodley, the purport being to make inquiries as to the girl’s honesty-as to money she had failed to account for to the estate. Mr Sinclair referred briefly to the events leading up to the alleged assault. Miss Green invited Mrs Jackson to her bedroom, and cries for help were heard. Miss Green wag found half lying on the floor with Mrs Jackson holding her by the hair. The girl had obviously been assaulted, and it was with difficulty that they got Mrs Jackson away. Mrs Jackson was very abusive, and made the statements set out in the claim. The words were defamatory and actionable, and the girl was entitled to substantial damages. The purport of the evidence was to prove malice on the part of the defendant who published the defamatory statements, so as to injure the girl’s character. Grace Green stated that a few days after Duncan Jackson’s death she called on the Jacksons at Dunback. It was a friendly call, bat after a while Mrs-Jack-son asked her about the money that Duncan had saved. He had given her to understand that he had money saved, but she did not know how much it was or where it was. She told Mrs Jackson this, but Mrs Jackson accused her of telling fibs, which upset them both. Constable Woodley made the next inquiry at her own home, asking her if she had the money and clothing. She told Constable Woodley that she did not have the money, and heard no more from the police. .Witness then described meeting Mrs Jackson at Mrs : Murcott’s, Mrs Jackson accusing her mother of taking Duncan’s money before he was killed. That was quite untrue. Mrs Jackson tried to assault witness, and would have done so had Mfs Murcott not stopped her. They asked to see her bank book, and she offered to show it, but they ivould not come to Mr Stevenson’s to see it. Witness then described the conversation, between her and Mrs Jackson, when Mrs Jackson called at Mr Stevenson’s on May 5. Mr Jm:kson called her mother names, and after an argument Mrs Jackson hit her, r.nd witness hit back and did her best to defend herself. Duncan Jackson had not given her money, but had given her a few presents in addition to the engagement ring. He received most of his meals at her mother’s, but did not give her mother money. Witness denied the allegations contained- in the counter-claim, but said she tried to defend herself. After the assault witness had a stiff neck and a sore head where hair had been pulled out. Duncan Jackson during his lifetime sold his lawn tennis racket to Mervyn Stringer, and then had the use of her racket.

Ellen Isabella Green gave corroborative evidence in reference to the visits of Constable Woodley and the Jacksons to her home at Mocraki. Witness did not receive any money from Duncan Jackson, nor did she have any of his effects. Mrs Jackson accused witness of having her son’s money, and then accused witness’s daughter. Constable Woodley gave evidence of going to Stevenson's place at Hampden on May 5, where Mrs Jackson, in the presence of several persons, said Grace Green robbed her son, and they wanted their rights. He also gave evidence of investigation of a complaint as to theft of money or goods, the police taking no action. . Rachel Murcott related the visit of the Jacksons to her home, the Jacksons accusing Miss Green of having their sons money. There was trouble, and Mrs Jackson got up to strike Miss Green. Losh Stevenson gave corroborative evidence as to the occurrences at his place at Hampden on May 5. Witness said Mrs Jackson had Miss Green by the hair with both hands, and was pulling her about the room. Witness requested Mrs Jackson to leave the place, but she refused to go, and three of them put her off. th,e place. Mrs Jackson repeated the 'words about Miss Green, that / fihe robbed.my son,” and warned witness to take care or “she will rob you too. The meaning he took from these words was that Mrs Jackson accused Grace Green of being a thief. , ... Evidence corroborative of that of the last witness was given by Henry John Murphy, Cecil Stokes, and Martina Lydia Stevenson, "who deposed to the alleged defamatory statements being made, the first two saying that they took it that Mrs Jackson was accusing Miss Green of being a thief. - , Mr J. H. Main said that the defence w’as a complete denial of any assault by Mrs Jackson on Miss Green, the position being quite the contrary, Miss Green being the aggressor. It was for that reason that tnere was a claim by Mrs Jackson for assault. The evidence would be that Miss Green struck Mrs Jackson with her clenched fist in the face, pulled her about the floor and kicked her. When the previous witnesses arrived at the room Mrs Jackson was lying half on . the bed, with Miss Green still attacking her. Mrs Jackson would say she was put out of the room very roughly. Elizabeth Gibson Jackson said she and her husband were quite happy about her son’s engagement to Miss Green. Her son was saving money to get married. The only asset in his_ estate -wag his life policy,. and ivhen his clothes were returned home there was only two pennies and sixpence. Witness asked Mrs Green how it was that' her son died destitute, Mrs Green replying that Grace and DunCan had been saving, to' get married. She denied using insulting or offensive words to Mrs Green. She recounted the incidents at Mrs Murcott’s place, and the remarks made about the money. She denied the statements made by Mrs Murcott in evidence about going to strike Miss. Green. That w r as absolutely untrue. She also related her visit to Stevenson’s place at Hampden, where they again spoke of the money, when Miss Green said: "You cant get the money even if you try ail your life. Even if mum does hold £IOO or so of Duncan’s money,; you can’t get that. You simply can’t get it.” Witness told her she would give her seven days to have things settled up. Witness was about to leave when Miss Green struck her on the nose with her clenched fist, and then pulled her all over the place by the hair. Mr Sinclair: She got a headlock on you?—Witness: She certainly did,_ such as I never had before nor want again. _ Witness, continuing, said that Miss Green kicked her, screwed her nose and dug her nails into her; face, and she could feel to this day-where she pulled the hair out of her head. Witness became alarmed and called for Mr Jackson. Miss Green lost her temper cornpletely, but witness never lost her temper. When Stevenson and others came in witness was lying on the bed with her feet in the air, and Miss Green was punching her in the stomach. Witness was pulled out of the door. Witness made no disparaging remarks about Miss Greenland she denied using the expressions or saying anything that would lead people to think Miss Green was a thief.. She did not think Miss Green was a thief. , „ The hearing at this stage was formally adjourned to next Wednesday. LADIES’ GOLF OAMARU v. TIMARU The annual match between the Oamaru and Timaru Ladies’ Clubs was played on the Awamoa links yesterday afternoon tinder ’ very pleasant weather conditions, the games finishing all square on the day’s play. Results. (Timaru names mentioned first) .SINGLES. Miss Horwell 1, Mrs Ofbell 0; Mrs Scott 1, Mrs Grater 0; Mrs Hawkea 1, Mrs Brovyn 0; Mrs Kerr 1, Miss Hall 0; Miss M'Kerchar 1, Miss Familton 0; Miss Manchester 0, Miss P. Lane 1; Mjss G. Campbell 1, Miss Cuthbertson 0; Miss V. Campbell 1, Mrs Kilpatrick 0; Miss Bell 0, Mrs Burton. I ; Mrs Minifie 0, Mrs Meek 1; Miss Davies 0, Mrs Brown 1; Mrs - Oxford 0, Mrs Cook 1; Mfs Brewer 0, Miss Robins 1; ’ Mrs Piddington 0, Miss, Stevenson 1; Miss ■ Fox : 0, Mrs Spooner 1. . , Totals; Timaru 7, Oamaru 8. ■ \ FOUR BALL. Mrs Scott and' Miss Horwell 1, Mrs Grater and Miss Hall. 0; Mesdames Hawkcs and Kerr 1, Misseg Lane and Familton 0; Mieses M Kefchar and Manchester 0, Mrs and Miss Cuthbertson 1; Misses G. and V. Campbell 1, Mesdames Burton , atid Meek 0; Misses Bell and Davies 1, MeCdameg Brown and Cook O; Mesdames Oxford and Minifie 0, Misses Stevenson and Robins 1; Mesdames Brewer and Piddington 0, Miss Nicolls and Mrs Spooner 1; Misses Fox and C. Nicolle 4, Mrs Roll and Miss Sumpter J. _. Totals: Timaru 4, Oamaru 3. Grand totals: Timaru 11, Oamaru 11. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING HAMPDEN CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Hampden Club the following scores were registered: —G. Nicolson 79, Mrs A. Peleher 79, Len. Caldwell 78, O. Gould 78. H Nicolson 78, W. T. Ford 77, E. Stevenson 77, W. D. Moss 76, W. B. Belcher 76, D. Watson 76, M. Gdanitz 75, E. J. White 75. Allen White 75,-S. Gillies 75, S. Cooper 74, E. Nicolson 74, W. Gillies 73. D. Bugden 73, F. Hampton 72, T. Gibson 72. Mrs A. Belcher was the winner of last -week's aggregate button and E. Stevenson the handicap button and Mrs Marshall’s trophy. MAHENO CLUB Following are the results of the weekly shoot of the Mahono Club: —G. Clark 80, D. Grant 79, A. Price 79, A. Lindsay 78, G. Davis 78, E, Sinclair 77, W. Yorston 77, J. Currie 76, M. Craighead 76, L. Dougherty 76. T. Gould 76, E. Nicholson 76, H. Rapson 76. D. Ltiwsou 75, P. Chirnside 75. G. Taylor 75, P. Dougherty 74, H. Souness 74, A. Weir 74. MAJESTIC THEATRE A comedy production that will add to the prestige already gained by producers is showing at the Majestic Theatre tonight and .Friday. It is. “On the Air,” the British Radio musical comedy, nu entertaining and amusing film. “On the Air ” «is refreshingly different from all oilier attractions, as. instead of the usual screen stars, it features, a host of famous stars of the air. Hoy Fox and his wonderful broadcasting band head the east, and appearing with them arc such talented radio artists as Clapham and Dwyer, Anona Winn, Teddy Brown, Hugh E. Wright, Davy Burnaby, Jane Carr, Scott and Whaley. Derek Oldham, Mario tie Pietro, Reginald Purdell, and Edwin Styles. As can he well imagined this list of stars-is sufficient to make “On the Air ” an outstanding production, but there are a number of famous stage and screen stars in it as well. These include beautiful Betty Astell, Wilson, Keppell and Betty, Jinx Wall, the eccentric dancer, and two other well-known dancers, Jimmy Jade and Laurie Devine.

North Otago- (Maroon). Easton, Cameron, Palmer, M'Kenzie, Mason, Calder, Stichman, Al'Donald, Newlands, Grant, Dougherty, Esplin, Carrodus, M'Phee, Hollands. . Nelson (Blue). —Glover, Hippolite, Kotua, Busch, Boyce, Carey, Hellish, Smith, Fleet, Ferguson, M‘Lean. Max, R. Hippolite, Schwass, Craig. North Otago kicked off from the eastern end, and from 10 yards on Nelson’s side of halfway Stichman opened up play, but Mason sent a difficult pass to Palmer, and the Nelson forwards led by M'Lean broke through. Play reverted to the other side of the field, where Cameron set off in a good dash down the side-line before sending on to Calder, who crossed well out for a great try soon after the commencement of play. Easton failed to convert. North Otago 3, Nelson nil. From the kick-off Nelson went to the attack, and Hellish opened up from the base of the scrum, the ball going to Boyce, who cut in nicely, but he was not supported and Grant and Newlands broke array to Nelson’s twenty-five. From scrambling play Nelson gradually .worked downfield, and from 10 yards on North Otago’s side of halfway North Otago was penalised, and M'Lean found the posts with a beautiful-kick to even the scores. North Otago 3, Nelson 3. Led by Newlands and Carrodus, the home forwards went away in a good dribbling rush, but Carey marked in the face of a strong onslaught. From a scrum soon after Stjchman secured and set his backs in motion, but Palmer was well tackled with the ball by Kotua. Nelson now took a. turn at attack,. M'Lean and Schwass taking play to North Otago’s twenty-five. The Blues pressed hard, but a s great passing rush among Newlands, Grant, M'Phee, and M'Donald put North Otago once more on the offensive. From a resulting scrum Stichman worked the-blind side, but_ the defence was sound. Nelson was penalised, but Easton’s kick at goal failed, the ball going wide. The visitors were not long in forcing their opponents back, and Boyce snapped up to evade several poor attempts at tackling before sending on to M'Lean, Max, and Fleet in a brilliant passing rush, but Busch failed to take his pass and the ; ball went into touch at the corner flag. Soon after Boyce put Nelson in a good position' with a good touch-liner. Hellish secured from the line out, and sent on to Boyce, who cut through nicely, but Easton proved safe. Nelson kept up a hot offensive, and Hellish sent Hippolite away in : a good run, but this player was held up on the line;- A penalty to North Otago brought relief,-but from a scrum inside midway Hellish went round the side of a scrum in a good run before sending on to R. Hippolite, who went over for a great, try. M'Lean converted with a good, kick.,, Nelson 8, North Otago 3. Give-and-take play ensued,- and half time was sounded with Nelson attacking strongly, the scores being:— Nelson 8 points, North Otago ...... 3 points. Soon after the outset of the second spell Calder cut through nicely, but went too far and was well tackled. Calder improved the home side’s position with a good kick, but Schwass took the ball at his toes in a good solo effort. From about midway Cameron cross-kicked and M'Kenzie gathered in. to race down the sideline, but was pushed into touch near the corner flag. North Otago pressed for a time, but .'-Hellish cleared well to the line. From a scrum Stichman sent Calder away, the five-eighths cutting in nicely to dummy his way through before passing out to Holland, to Carrodus, the lastnamed being held up on the line. Cameron was the next to nearly cross for North Otago, the movement being started by M'Kenzie, who came round. to link up with the other backs. From a melee, Grant forced his way through and bustled the opposing backs. Watson kicked across field, but Calder snapped .up, and, after a great over for a good try well out, Easton’s kick at goal missed. Nelson 8, North Otago 6. From the kick-off Hellish put in a great run to the Maroons’ twenty-five, and, following up well, R. Hippolite secured and sent on to Hellish, who had a' shot at a field goal," but the wall went, wide. The visiting backs began to throw the ball, about in good style, but sound defence kept them; out. From about' halfway M'Lean led a great dribbling:rush by the Nelson packmen. Cameron failed to go down to the rush, and R. Hippolite,: kicked over to touch down for a good try. Kotua landed a good goal. .Nelson 13, North Otago ..;., A : passing rush by the home backs saw Cameron away; in a good run, but he lost possession in a -handy position. Stichman opened, up another passing rush, and Mason put in a great run, but his pass to M'Kenzie went astray. At this stage Hellish retired hurt and was replaced by Simpson. Hard play on Nelson’s line ensued, and from scrambling, play Dougherty .touched .down, for a good try. Easton failed to convert. Nelson 13, North Otago 9. Easton fielded well in his own twenty-five, and, with a great kick, gained about 50 yards. Nelson was penalised, and Easton landed his first goal ..with a beautiful kick to make the scares: Nelson 13, North Otago 12. North Otago kept up the pressure, and the backs started a good passing movement. M'Kenzie failed to take hie pass, but Mason snapped up and kicked through over flie Blue line. In a great race for the ball, Newlands . beat his opponents to touch down for a great try. Easton converted. North Otago 17, Nelson 13. M'Donald led a good forward rush by the Maroons, and from j a ruck M'Kenzie sent on to Cameron, j who gained ground with, a good run be-j fore being brought down. A penalty to j North Otago allowed Easton to find j the posts with a beautiful kick. North Otago 20, Nelson 13. Just before full I time was called, the visiting forwards went away in a spectacular rush, Easton was caught in. possession, and Ferguson, following up well, touched down for Nelson’s final try. M'Lean failed with the kick, and the game ended; North Otago .. . . 20 points. Nelson 16 points. Mr M. F. Woodward was the referee. In the evening the visitors were entertained at a smoke concert, when the usual compliments were exchanged between the two unions. The function was presided over by the president of the North Otago Union (Mr A. Mays). An interesting curtain-raiser to the big mutch was provided by teams from the Oamaru North and South Schools, for which Mr L. Ward was the referee. GENERAL NEWS High ’Water at Oamaru.-—-August 30; 6.49 a.in. and 7.16 p.ra. . About 5 o’clock yesterday morning Mr R. J. Wilson, . engine driver, received injuries to bis,spine through falling off the cab of an engine on which he was working at the Oamaru railway station. The injured man was attended to by Dr Orbell, and was removed to the Oamaru Public Hospital by the St. John Ambulance, where an X-ray examination was made. At the Central Auction Mart to-morrow Messrs Mulligan and Forbes will sell general household furiture, roofing iron, and bicycle tyres.

RUGBY FOOTBALL NOTES NORTH OTAGO v. SOUTH CANTERBURY After South Canterbury's excellent win over Canterbury and the high standard of play the team had displayed so far this season, it was not expected that North Otago would fare very well against its northern rivals. However, the team selected started off the match in excellent style, and in the first half the honours were with the North Otago side. The first half ended with North Otago in the lead by 7 points to 3, due to an excellent penalty goal by Easton and a very neat field goal by Calder. However, the second spell showed a - big improvement in the play of the South Canterbury backs, and, finishing off loose rushes by the forwards, they quickly increased their side’s tally to 15 points. The game was rather ragged, but this was mainly because of the failure of the South Canterbury backs to get going, this being chiefly duo to the excellent play of the North Otago forwards and the five-eighths. The pack broke up very quickly and, taking-' advantage of the rather slow hooking and the slowness of the half-back, the forwards smothered any attempts by the home inside backs to open up play. The ground was very heavy, and driving rain at the interval made the ball and turf greasy in the second half. Neither sot of backs was impressive in bright passing movements, but the South Canterbury players showed an ability to finish off loose rushes. The North Otago backs were not very sound on attack, but their defence was magnificent. , Many strong movements in the second half were thwarted by determined tackling, in which all the North Otago rearguard showed up to good effect. Stichman was sound behind the pack, and put in a hard day at rushstopping. Calder was the outstanding back on attack, and was the only one to show much enterprise. His sharp, penetrative runs in the first half', kept the Timaru backs always on the alert. Cameron was in form on the wing, but had few opportunities. Easton was another outstanding back and played a sound game. The South Canterbury backs were not very impressive. King was very slow behind the pack, and G a (fancy and Cartwright made more mistakes than usual. Trotter played an outstanding game and made splendid openings for his wings, of whom the better was Alartyn. Granger did not show the same form as a year or so ago, but played a useful game. He was very cool, but delayed a little too long at times. Honours in the first half among the forwards went to North Otago. The visitors played with great dash, and appeared much faster than-their opponents. They did great service in breaking away to smother the home inside backs. M'Donald made an excellent leader and he received good support from Hollands, M'Phee, and Newlands. In the second half the South Canterbury forwards showed considerable improvement, and the visitors appeared to Ipse some of their dash. Giddiugs, Seaton, and Alexander were the pick of the home side. '• SATURDAY’S GAMES At the Show Grounds on Saturday should be witnessed one of the best club games of the season, when the leading teams of Town and Country will be seen in action for the Clark Shield. After a display of excellent Rugby throughout the season. Old Boys have shown that they are worthy of representing Town, and the play of Duntroon,in the Country competition has been equally meritorious. The Town premiere have been outstanding for the excellent type of game they have played and have delighted the public with the displays of fast, open Rugby this year. They will find a worthy opponent in Duntroon, as this team has also shown that it plays a bright, fast type of game. As a curtain-raiser Athletic and Excelsior juniors will meet in the final of the Ralph Cup knock-out competition, while a match will also take place between Old Boys Third Grade team and Duntroon juniors. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY The Windsor team to play Ngapara on Saturday will be selected from the following:—O’Neill (3), Hampton (4), Johnston (2), M'Nally (2), Carrodus, Judkins, Taylor (2), Christian, Smith, Allen,' Vaile, Mulligan (2), Mansfield, Maefarlane, Rawcliffe, M'Kenzie, Ellery, Little. Howard, Kitto. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. Seniors. —Duntroon v. Old Boys, Mr H. Cross. ■ Juniors. —Athletic v. Excelsior, Mr_ G. Knowles; Duntroon v. Old Boys, Mr Koppert. .-•■"j Line UmpiresA-Oval, Messrs Booth and Stewart. .

MAGISTRATE’S COURT T WEEKLY .SITTING The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was continued yesterday, morning before Mr H. AY. Bundle, S.M. ■ Henry Morse Willetts... pleaded not guilty to stealing a hat. and rug, valued £1 10s; the property of G.: C. Gibson, of Papakaio. Constable Marshall conducted the prosecution and Air Swindley appeared for the accused. Constable Trethewey gave evidence, of the arrest of the accused on August • 14 and of the finding oL a hat and rug on the premises occupied by the accused, these articles being identified as being stolen from a- car on July ,7. The accused and a man named Boyd lived together previously, ..arid the accused ■ first said the articles, belonged to him, and later that they belonged, to Boyd.. Boyd left Oamaru suddenly, and there was a warrant out for . his arrest on a charge of breaking and entering at Waimatc. > G. C. Gibson, of Papakaio, identified the hal and rug produced us his property, these being stolen out of . his motor car. This was corroborated by James' Gibson. Evidence was also given by Constable Aliller. The accused in evidence stated that the articles belonged to Boyd, as far as he knew, and. Boyd left them when he went away from Oamaru, Mr Bundle said possession of recentlystolen property was- not, in’ itself, snliieient for a conviction. The fact that the accused, did not make it clear in the first place must be viewed with suspciou, but he did not feel justified in convicting, ami the charge was dismissed. The accused, on remand, was further remanded to Oamaru till Tuesday next on a charge of breaking and entering at Waimatc. . . Judgment by default was given for trie plaintiffs in the following civil claims:— T G Garstang v. Roy Hunter, £6 8s (costs, £1 10s 6d); North Otago Tarmere’ Co-operative Association v. VV. o. Andrew. £1 6s (costs, £l Is). WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Mrs Webster presided over a large attendance of members and visitors at the monthly meeting of the AVindsor Park AA’onien’s Institute. The roll cull was “Our Earliest Recollection, or Uses ot Stale Bread,” and much amusement was caused and information given. Mrs AVebster reported on the group meetings she and three other delegates had attended. It'was decided to inaugurate a Birthday Club, and Airs Forrest was appointed secretary. Airs AA’ebster gave a very interesting demonstration oil tapestrv, and exhibited some excellent pieces of work. A presentation of a-brass fruit stand was made to Airs Ballantyne. who is leaving the district, Mesdarnes AVebster, Judge, and Miss Johnston all referring to the services the recipient had rendered the institute. A report of the recent onference was furnished by the institutes delegate (Mrs Judge), who gave a eiy interesting talk. The competitions resulted as follows: —Best handkerchief. Mrs Forrest 1. Miss F. Turnbull 2. Seed cake: Airs Kerin I. Mrs Don 2. tomato sauce; Mrs M'Nally 1, Mrs Marshall ~. KENNEL CLUB’S SHOW The annual show ot the North Gtago Kennel Club takes place in the Drill Hall to-dav, when the judge fMr J. Soler, of the North Island) will commence his duties at 9.30 a.m. The entries constitute a record for the show, and include all the best dogs in the South Island. For the first time in New Zealand Borzois will be benched, and other interesting exhibits will be seen in French bulldogs, Australian kelpies, and Yorkshire terriers. Altogether 165 dogs will be judged, and these are of a quality and variety that have not previously been shown in the South Island. To-night exhibitors will be entertained at a social*