NORTH OTAGO NORTH OTAGO LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22368, 15 September 1934, Page 18

NORTH OTAGO

NORTH OTAGO LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting- of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon. The president (Mr W. E. Aubrey), occupied • the chair, there being a large attendance of members of the committee. Mr N. C. Gilchrist was appointed to the vacancy on the committee, the chairman extending a very cordial welcome to him on hie attending the meeting.Mr Gilchrist briefly returned thanks, saying he would endeavour to continue the good work done oh the association by his late brother. Accounts totalling £ll 15s lid were passed for payment. Advice of the following show dates were December 4 and 5: Waimate, November -.13: Feuding, February 5; and 6, 1935; and ram fair, February 7 and 8, 1935; Auckland, February 22 and 23. , The Mayor (Mr M. P.. Cooney) wrote inviting ■ the association to appoint two delegates to the Public Committee set •up to prosecute’the representations for the elimination of the Severn street crossing.—Messrs Borrie and Aubrey were appointed the delegates. , The Oaraaru Borough Council and Oamaru Harbour Board advised that the request of the association for remission of rates on the Show Grounds had been "ranted.—The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of appreciation to these bodies. , , „ „ x . ’ The Royal Agricultural Society wrote ipviting nominations for the executive

in connection with the formation of District Councils in the Dominion. —The letter was held over until the question ot increased levy and the allocation of funds had been investigated. Advice was received of the appointment of Mr M‘Kay, of Hawera, to the position of secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society.—Received. The Prime Minister (Mr G. W. Forbes) advised that the protest of the association against the wool levy had-been received, and arrangements made for it to receive full consideration. —Received. A letter from tbe New Zealand Kennel Club in reference to the Alsatian Dog Bill was received. The Romney Breeders’ Association wrote urging that a demonstration on Romney sheep be given at the annual show. —It was considered that the idea could be applied with advantage to other breeds, but it was pointed out that North Otago was not a Romney district. It wasdecided, however; to request Mr D. J. Ross (judge) to give a demonstration on Romneys if there were suitable entries. The Otago Association advised the association of alterations in the fat stock classes in the annual show. —Received and noted. v \ . Correspondence was received in reference to the proposed formation of a South Island Federation, and the secretary reported on attending a conference in this connection, the proposal being held' up in the meantime. It was decided to grant £5 5s towards the,North Otago publicity campaign. ”Mr 'J. Simpson spoke of the excellent work being carried out at the Waitaki Agricultural School, and it wa a decided to allot a prize of £1 Is for a judging competition of cattle and sheep, open to Waitaki High School boys, A committe.e consisting of Messrs Simpson, Cowan,

Little, and Gibson was set up to arrange the competition. , One new member was elected to tne association. JUDGES.

Tbe appointment of the following judges for the forthcoming show was confirmed:— Draught Horses. —Males, Mr W. Allison (Milton); females, Mr D. Coubrough Light Horses. —Mr John Mee (Dunedin). , _ Sheep.—Border Leicesters and Romneys, Mr D. J. Ross (Kartigi); Southdowns, Shropshires and Ryelands, Mr J. Linton (Timaru); Corriedale "and English Leicester, Mr James Reid (Darfield); fat sheep, Mr Walter Murray (Balclutha). Pigs.—Mr James Mitchell (Weston). Dogs and Dog Trials. —Mr John M‘Rae (Waimate). Cattle.—Heneral cattle Combined judges: Ayrshires, Mr D. Ireland (Goodwood); Shorthorns and fat cattle, Mr W. P. Reid (Oamaru); Jerseys, Mr A. 0. Silcock (Ashburton); Friesians, Mr E. M. North (Dunedin). ~ t Bread and Pastry.—Mr C. M. Hintz (Oamaru). , Butter.—Dairy produce grader (DunGrain and Seecls. —Mr T. Sellwood (Oamaru). , Cured Meats. —Dairy, produce grader (Dunedin). . Honey—Mr S. C. Rhodes (Dunedin), Wool-classing.—Mr J. M'Gregor (Mosgiel)- ______ FOOTBALLERS ENTERTAINED PRESENTATION OF CUP The members of the Athletic Fourth Grade team, winners of their section in the competition, were entertained by the club at a very enjoyable social evening in the Foresters’ Hall. Mr D. Burns (president of the club) occupied the chair, and among those present, was Mr AA A. Mays (president ot fhe North Otago Rugby Union). Various toasts were honoured, and during the evening Mr Mays took the opportunity of presenting the winners of the Fourth Grade competition with the North Otago Times Cup. In his remarks during the evening, Mr Mays referred to good work being done for Rugby in Oamaru by the president of the club and his wife (Mr and Mrs Burns). They were always willing to assist the players in any way possible, and their services were greatly appreciated. , Trophies were presented to the following Fourth Grade players:—Mrs G. Wise s cup for the best trainer, J. M'Murtrie; Mrs Burns’s cup for best back, D. Campbell; Mr T. Palmer’s cup for most improved back, R. Hunt; anonymous donor's cup for improved back, L, Ross; Mr J. W. Harrison’s Cup for most improved forward, N. Robertson; Mr L. Smart’s cup for best forward, Jack Campbell. Thfe following is the toast list:—A The King”; “North Otago Rugby Union,” Mr J. Mays—Mr A. A. Mays; “Referees,”. Mr T. Seivers —-Mr J. Palmer; “Athletic Football Chib,” Mr A. Mays—Mr D. Burns; “Secretaries,” Mr K. SparksMessrs A. W. Budd and.G. Campbell. Community singing, led by Mr T. Seivers, brought a very enjoyable fmictidn to a close. Mr A. Nye officiated at the piano. TIMARU DOG SHOW The first annual show of the South Canterbury Kennel Club was completed yesterday at Timaru, and proved an outstanding success. Further local and Dunedin awards are as follows: ' POINTERS. Dog, open —F. E. Waterworth’s Gloucester Model (Oamaru) 2. LABRADOR RETRIEVERS.

Dog, novice—R. Clear’s Bilyer Ron (Waimate) 1. Dog, limit —-R. Clear’s Bilyer Ron 1. Dog, open—R. Clear’s Bilyer Ron 1, Mrs M. E. Reid’s Don Ceesar of Ivanhoe (Ranfurly) 2. BORZOIS:

Dog, open —M. G. and H. W. Austen's Boyar in of Addlestoue (Dunedin) 1. Bitch, open —M. G. and H. W. Austen’s Smeika of Addlestone I.

Brace—M. G. and H. W. Austen’s Boyarip of Addlestone and Smeika of Addlestone 1. NON-SPORTING DOGS. Challenge cup for best non-sporting dog or bitch other than toy—Miss H. M. Kerr’s Opihi Rupert 9 (Cave). Specials—Mr A. Kerr’s special for best. Old English sheepdog—Miss H. M. Kerr’s Opihi Rupert. Mr W. J. Smith’s special for best rough-coated collie—M. H. Leckie’s "Rajah of Lochiel (Milton). Mr W. J. Smith’s special for best roughcoated collie, opposite sex—Mrs fi. Tory’s Backwood Flower, English champion (South Dunedin). WHIPPETS. Bitch, open—Phillips and Woodward’s Te, Cleve (Oamaru) 1. OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOGS. Dog, open—Miss H. M. Kerr’s Opihi Rupert (Cave) 1. ROUGH-COATED COLLIES. Dog, puppy under 0 months —Mrs V. M. Donaldson’s Doon of Selkirk 1. Dog, open—M. H. Leckie’s Rajah of Lochiel (Milton) 1. Bitch, puppy, under six mouths— Mrs V. M. Donaldson’s Fiona of Selkirk 1. Bitch, limit —Mrs Y. M. Donaldson’s Jennifer of Selkirk 1. Bitch, open—Mrs R. Tory's Backwoods Flower, English champion (Dunedin) 1; Mrs V. M. Donaldson’s Jennifer of Selkirk 2 FRENCH BULLDOGS. Bitch, puppy under 12 months—Mrs A. B. Brack’s Lochiel Tourmaline (Dunedin) 1. ALSATIANS. Dog, puppy under six months—D, G. Brain’s Silver Knight of Chingford (Dunedin) 1. Dog, puppy under 12 months —D, G. Brain’s Silver Knight of Chingford I, A. C. Stichman’s Fritz of Wolf Valley (Oamaru) 3. Dog, limit —W. L. Notman’s Galahad of Lafayette (Oamaru! 2, W. L. Notman’s Max of Lafayette 3. Bitch, puppy under six months—Mrs Owen Gray’s Wendy of Chingford L Bitch, novice—Mrs O. Gray’s Wendy of Chingford 1, Mrs C. B. Butcher’s Dinah of Ruahiue (Oamaru) 2. Bitch, limit—Mrs 0. Gray’s Wendy of Chingford 1, Mrs Butcher’s Dinah of Ruahine 3. t Bitch, open —Mrs 0. Grays Wendy of Chingford 2. ■ , . .. B rac e—W. L. Notman’s entry 3. HAMPDEN P.W.M.U. At the monthly meeting of the Hampden P.W.M.U. Mrs Harkness presided over a full attendance of members, including members of the Girls’ Auxiliary, The meeting opened with a hymn, Scripture reading, and prayer. Miss Cowan (Oamaru) was introduced by the president, and she gave a short paper on the need of prayer, after which she gave an interesting address on the centenary of the Rev. Peter Milne and Mrs Milne, of Nguna, New Hebrides Mission. In 1870 Mr and Mrs Milne settled in Nguna, so that next to the Rev. W. Watt he •was the “father” of the mission. With rare singleness of purpose, he won Nguna for Christ, where there is now the largest church in the New Hebrides. Under the genial supervision of Mrs Mime, the commissariat and social arrangements went on very smoothly. The president and Mrs R. D. Aitcheson (secretary) both thanked Miss Cowan for the very interesting and instructive address which had been greatly appreciated by all. Ihe usual social half hour followed, and an enjoyable afternoon tea was served. WOMEN’S CLUB The Literary Circle of the North Otago Women’s Club met for the reading of E. M. Delafield’s play, “To See Ourselves. The play proved very amusing to .the, audience, which seemed to appreciate the points made whether against husbands or wives. It was well interpreted by the following cast:—Freddie Allerton, Miss F. Russml; Caroline (his wife), Mrs Stubbs; Jill Clmrteris (Carolines sister). Miss P. Tomlinson: Owen Llewellyn, Mrs E. M'Diarmid; Emma, Mrs Chase. The reading was arranged by Miss D. Williams.

KAKANUI

LAWN ’TENNIS CLUB,

OBITUARY MR ALEXANDER SUTHERLAND The death of Mr Alexander Sutherland, an old and highlj'-respected resident of North Otago, took place at Oamaru on Thursday, at the age of 78 years. Mr Sutherland was born in SutheUandshire, Scotland, and came out to New Zealand over half a century ago. At first he worked on a station at Greenfield, Southland, but soon removed to Windsor Park, North Otago, being employed by the late Mr Mainlove on the property now occupied by Mr Sheat. When the Windsor Park Estate was subdivided oyer 30 years ago, he drew a section in the ballot, and had resided 'there and worked the farm successfully until two _ years ago, when he retired to live at Windsor. Mr Sutherland was of a quiet disposition, but his honourable character and integrity were well known and admired by all with whom he came in contact. He did not marry, and, it is understood, there are no relatives in New Zealand, but a brother resides in Australia, and a sister in Scotland. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE The dramatisation of “ Little Women,” Louisa M. Aicott’s powerful and idealistic story, showing to-day and to-night, has been brought to the kincma without dramatic license and with brilliant, senitive performances on the part of every member of the large cast. It is a true representation of beautiful ideals and the best in family life. Katharine Hepburn, starred as Jo, is magnificent. Her performance shades anything she has ever done, not excluding her. late hit, “Morning Glory.” Joan Bennett, Frances Dee, and Jean Parker as Amy, Meg, and Both respectively, the other “ Little Women,” leave nothing to be desired by those who have made the Alcott characters their ideals. Kincma patrons are no doubt familiar with the story of a - family, which reveals the development and ennoblement of four sisters. It had a very successful run in Dunedin, - and bookings point to another one in Oamaru. OPERA HOUSE, • “Up to the Neck,” showing to-day aad to-night at the Opera House, is said to be the funniest picture in which Ralph Lynn has yet' appeared, and Ben Travers, author of so many popular farces, never fails Lynn. At every attempt he discovers brilliant new excuses for Lynn's whimsical comedy and delightful stupidity. In “Up to the Neck” Travers’s plot concerns the exploits of a young bank clerk named appropriately N. B. Good, whose fervent ambition is to become a famous actor. Ralph Lynn is at his asinine nest in the role of the stage-struck bank clerk, his resourceful and almost pathetic vacuousness being irresistible. Winifred Sbotter and Mary Brough are also in the play. On account of the theatre being engaged on Monday night, to-night’s showing will be the final opportunity to see this delightful farce. Every child attending the matinee to-day will receive an “Alice in Wonderland” lucky packet CHURCH SERVICES Both, services in St. Paul’s Church tomorrow will be conducted by the Rev. I. G. Borrie, an old boy of St. Paul's, and who is well-known and highly respected in Oamaru. At the evening service the choir will render the anthem, “ 0 Wisdom.” The Rev. J. F. Jack is slightly indisposed at present, and consequently Tie will iiOjt be taking any of the services tomorrow. At the morning service at Wesley Church the Rev. G. H. Bridgman will occupy the pulpit, and tlic ; Rev. P. C. Rennie will be the preacher at the evening service, when the anthem, “ Sweet is the Sunlight,” with Miss Tweed as the soloist. The service at Enfield, will be taken by Mr A. Miller and at Kakaniii by the Wesley Young Men’s Bible Class. The services at St. Luke’s to-morrow will be conducted by the Yen. Archdeacon Russell. Holy communion will be celebrated'at 8 and at?the close of the 11 o’clock matins. Evensong will be at 6.30, when Misses Glover arid R.ussell will sing the duet, “I Waited for the Lord,” by special request. Community hymn singing in the parish hall at 8 will be conducted by Mr Oaten. Mr Ineson will officiate at Fiewborougb at 11, and Mr Ferris at 6.30. The archdeacon wi|! celebrate the holy communion at Totara at 2.30. The St. Luke’s Ladies’ Guild will hold its annual sale of work in the parish hall on Thursday and Friday next.

At the annual meeting of the Kakanui Lawn Tenuis Club Mr Leo. Dougherty (president) presided over a good attendance of members. The annual report and'"balance sheet, which showed the club to be in a very satisfactory position, were adopted. It was decided to open the season on Saturday, September 22. .Mr J. M. Smith, jun., was heartily thanked, for his good work during last season and for the services he had rendered in connection with the acquisition of a second court. The following officers were elected: — President, Mr Leo. Dougherty; secretary,. Mr S. Jones; treasurer, Mr J. M. Smith, fun.; committee —Misses Finlinson, A. Smith, S. Macdonald, R. Gudsell, and Mr C. G. Sievwright; club captain, Mr Leo Dougherty; delegates to the subassociation, Messrs Dougherty and S. Jones; auditor, Mr C. G. Sievwright. The subscriptions were fixed at the same rates as last year. Mr G. L. Cuthbertson was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his valuable services to the club, and he was elected a life member. It was decided to enter the sub-associa-tion’s competition again this year. IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. Mr W. M. Cooper presided at a meeting of the committee of the Kakanui Improvement Society. The secretary (Mr C. G. Sievwright) reported on the various improvements completed, and these wore considered very satisfactory. The principal work carried out had been the planting of the island below the bridge with trees, the planting of trees along the river bank and the. erection of a fence along the river bank through the “short cut.’" This latter work was long overdue, and the work of the men had been very satisfactory. It was reported that the corner on the road to Maheno had been greatly improved, and that men were engaged in making a rubbish dump, and residents are requested to deposit rubbish only at the new tip. The committee discussed the lighting of the township, and, with a view to avoiding accidents, decided to urge that at least another light be installed. Several other improvements were mentioned, and will be put in hand as opportunity offers. It wag decided to hold the annual meeting of members on September 22. The secretary was thanked for his splendid services in the interests of the society. “LILIES OF THE FIELD’’ The presentation of the three-act play, “ The Lilies of the Field,” at the Opera House on Monday' night should attract a large audience, as apart from the high standard of acting and staging, all the proceeds will go to the Mayoress’s Relief Fund. Those who saw the initial presentation of this amusing and clever farce in St. Paul’s Hall were loud in their praises of a clever play, cleverely enacted and cleverly produced. The choice of John Hastings Turner’s play was a happy one, .and the east was equally well chosen. Abounding in amusing incidents and clever dialogue, the play makes an immense appeal to every type of audience, and the cast of players does the entertaining production full justice. The admission prices are very low, and_ those ■who miss seeing Monday’s entertainment will regret it to the full.

KIWI CLUB ENTERTAINMENT AT ST. LUKE’S A large and appreciative audience greeted the members of the Kiwi Club at St. Luke’s Hall, at which an entertainment was staged under the direction of Miss J. Coll ing wood, Miss W. Thwaites, and Mr J. W. Luxton. The thanks of the club were due to Mrs A. E. Hodge for valuable.assistance at practices, and for acting as accompanist for the evening, assisted by Mr A. Dent (violinist). From the opening chorus to the grand finale the whole programme went off with a swing. Excellent costumes and suitable lighting added to the success of the evening. During the evening orchestral items were rendered by Mrs Sherwin’s Concert Orchestra.

The concert opened with a drawing room scene, a song and chorus being attractively sung, with Miss Iris Coff lett as soloist. This was followed by a musical monologue by Miss V. Richardson, after which Misses M. Sherwin and I. Collet presented the duet, “ Cousins.” The next item was a Dutch scene, opening with a song and ballet, " Gretchen,” Miss M. Sherwin taking the solo. “ Little Mister Baggy Breeches,” by Misses I. Collett and M. Sherwin, was an effective number, and one of the most appreciated items of the evening was a tap dance by Miss Winnie Thwaites. Messrs W. Jacobs and S. Kelk were seen in an enjoyable item, “ Lazy Bones.” The, song and ballet, “Happiness,” proved an effective number. Miss N. M'Caffrey taking the solo part. Mr 3 Sources rendered very sweetly the songs “Alice Blue Gowu ” and " Happy Ending.” A striking military number. “ Good-bye,” from the “ White Horse Inn,” was well carried out, Messrs F. Lavender and S. Kelk being the soloists. A scene from the opera “ Princess Chrysanthemum ” followed. A song was presented by Miss I. Collett, an umbrella dance by Misses Topp, B. Wallace, D. Sherwin, and M. Sherwin, and a chorus, “ Punish Traitors All”, A recitation by Miss Y. Richardson met with much applause. The final number of the programme, “Play to Me Gipsy” and “Gipsy Moon,” with Misses N. M'Caffrey and M. Sherwin as soloists, and chorus by club members, proved very enjoyable. A graceful dance was also introduced into these numbers by Miss W. Thwaites. After the concert, dancing was indulged in to excellent music supplied oy Mrs Sherwin’s Orchestra. GENERAL NEWS High Water at Oamaru. —September 15: 7.0 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. September 16: 8.1 a.m. and 8.39 p.m. In the report of the defended action in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday between A. C. Davis and Joseph Johnston, in respect to a horse, it was inadvertently stated that Mr J. O’Brien in evidence put a valuation of £35 to £4O ou the three-year-old horse as a gelding, whereas his remarks referred to # a two-year-old horse sold at the same time. 4 There was a large gathering of residents and many from surrounding districts at a very successful hall held by the Benedicts of Airedale and Rosebery. The ball was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the manner in which the ball was conducted reflected much credit ou the promoters. Novelty dances were held, and the statue waltz number was won by Miss Wilson and Mr Brunton, and the lucky spot by Mr and Mrs Fraser, Excellent music was supplied by Rae’s Gaiety Orchestra, and Mr A. Bremner carried out the duties of M.C. Messrs GPringle and A. Gibson played extras. Mr R. Poison, on behalf of the spinsters and bachelors of the district, thanked the Benedicts for the very enjoyable evening. The annual meeting of the North Otago Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held in. St. Luke’s Hall ou Tuesday night, when, besides the business of the annual meeting, an address will be given by Mrs Millington (Christchurch), organiser of junior league work in Canterbury, on aspects of the work. Under the auspices of the Oamaru Municipal Band a “ Madhatters ” ball will be held in the Scottish Hall on Wednesday, October 3, when an excellent evening’s entertainment will be provided. Music will be provided by Bremner brothers’ orchestra, and admission prices are reasonable. There was a good attendance at the fortnightly euchre tournament and dance held in the Kauroo Hill Hall.’ The winners of the euchre prizes were Miss Rowe first, Mr John MTnerney second, and Miss M. Glenn third. Dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mr C. Campbell, and Mr D. Rodger carried out the duties of M.C.

A deputation from the Oamaru Labour Party visited Palmerston at the invitation of some Palmerston residents for the purpose of inaugurating a branch of the Labour Party there. The deputation met with a hearty reception, and steps are being taken to form a branch in Palmerston.

A letter has been received by the Oamaru Hydro Celebrations Committee from the Minister of v Public Works (Mr J. Bitchener) deprecating the committee’s suggestion to hold a local excursion to the Hydro.' The Minister pointed out that such a function would tend to clash •with the official opening ceremony, and he also stated that there was ho certainty that the dam could be closed on the date mentioned. A meeting of the committee will be held on Monday night, when the matter will be considered. At a recital of compositions by ’ Otago composers to be held at Dunedin to-mor-row night, Mr Cecil Hawes will sing “Love Blows as the Wind Blows,” composed by Mr F. C. Burry, of Oamaru. The concluding euchre tournament and dance for the season conducted by the Waianakarua School Committee was attended by a large gathering of the public. The winners for the evening were Mrs J. Hill and Mr Gdanitz, and consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs G. Green and Mr O’Connor. Prizes were also presented for the highest aggregate for the season by Mr and Mrs R. Hutton, and these were annexed by Mrs G. Bugden and Mr F. Wounacott. At a meeting of the School Cmnmittee members voiced their appreciation of the support given by the residents, ancj a vote of thanks was accorded the donors of prizes. JUMBLE SALE A? TOTARA

The Awamoa-Alma Women’s Institute and the Totara Hall Committee combined in holding a jumble sale in aid of the hall funds, and the result of their efforts proved entirely satisfactory. There was a good gathering, and a very enjoyable time was spent. A feature of the jumble sale was the excellent display of basket ware from the Blind Institute, and many of these articles were disposed of. The various stalls were well laden, and good business was done during the evening. Entertainment was provided at the shooting gallery, in scallywag, quoits, and various other competitions. Miss V. Clark, P. Thompson, Messrs V. Perry, J. Carrig, and W. Smith were the winners of the competitions. The following were in charge of the various stalls: —Basket ware stall—Mesdames Cowan, Dalziel, Taylor, and Miss Ross; produce stall— Mesdames W. Perry, A. Sherwin, and Matches; bran tub, Mrs V. M’Donald; Mesdames Hall. Nicbolls. Osborne, Williams, Cooper, and Miss Keating were in charge of the tea rooms. Assistance was also given by other willing helpers in conducting the various competitions. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING RAILWAY LADIES’ CLUB. The results of the weekly shoot of the Railway Ladies’ Club are as- follows: Mrs Andrew 75—6—80. Mrs Benson 74 o—Bo Miss Wilson 74—S—80, Miss Gumming 69—11—80, Miss Nightingale 73—9 —BO, Miss O’Donnell 75—13—80. Miss Hall 31 —12 —43, Mrs Greave 62 —17—79, Mrs M'Curdy 71—19—80, Mrs M‘Kay 73 11—80, Mrs Evans 50—22—72. At the previous week’s shoot Mrs Andrew won the rifle button and Miss Gumming the handicap button. The following are the results:—Mrs Andrew 71^7— 78, Mrs son 67—6—73, Miss Wilson 66—8—74, Miss Gumming 70 —12—80, Miss Nightingale 70—10—80, Miss O’Donnell 64—11 75, Miss Hall 70—16—80, Mrs M‘Kay 67—10—77, Mrs Evans 45—26—71. RAILWAY CLUB. The following are the results of the Railway Chib’s shoot:—C. Hinkley 79 4 —Bo, A. Brown, jun.. 774 —80, J. Downer 77 —4- —80, W. Anderson 77 3 SO D. Williams 76—4—80, J. Mackie 76—4—80, D. Clarke 76--s—Bo, E. Roney 75—5—80. J„ Christie 70—11—80, G. Brightwell 78—1—79, D. Mason 76—3 70, C. Tempero 74—5—79. C. Andrew won last week’s rifle button and W. Anderson the handicap button.

ANNUAL REPORT

COMMERCIAL OAMARU MARKETS Oats. —The market for Gartons remains firm, A grade being quoted from 2s B|d to 2s 9d, f.0.b., s.i.; B Gartons, 2s sd. There have been certain inquiries for A grade from West of England, and it is understood that a few thousand sacks are to be shipped there. This will tend to keep the market in this grade of oats firm. Wheat. —This market is firm, good whole fowl -\yheat being worth 3s 9d, f.0.b., for prompt shipment, with very little offering. Canterbury merchants have advanced their price to 3s lOd. This month will see the last deliveries to stores on account of the Wheat Board of milling wheat. Seeds. —Prices for all seeds are ■ very firm, hut wholesale markets are quiet, and as far as export is concerned the northern hemisphere is waiting for more definite information regarding their own crops before buying further. There has been a certain amount of business done with Southland in ryegrass for export, and this will tend to keep the market firm. Cocksfoot, dogstail, fescue, etc., are in short supply, and wholesale values are so high that very, little retail, business has been done .in these lines. Stock. —The following private sales were transacted:—Seven-year-old draught mare, £4O; four-year-old draught mare, £45; hack, mare, £lO 10s; fat cows and heifers, £7; dairy cow. £4 10s; cow, £3; fat cattle, £5; fat wethers, 21s 6d; wether hoggets, 16s 6d. HOCKEY Teams for eleven-a-side tournament today:— Pirata.—Mieses J. Reid, R. Clare, C. Clare, L. Thomson, J. M'Kay, M. M'Kerrow, I. Doran,'J. M’Leod, M. Pa ton, D. Berry, M. Winslade; emergencies. Misses J. Ta.it and D. Tait.

The annual report of the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association records another successful year in North Otago.tennis, and notes with pleasure that, despite the continued adverse economic situation, memberships of clubs have been well maintained, and of the association, showing a gratifying total of 758. Ten meetings of the Management Committee were held, the attendances of membei’s being as follows: —J, D. Familton 9, B. B. Walton 9, G. Knowles 9, P. Mulligan 8, K. Spooner 8, K. M'Donald 6, C. Rowe 6, M. Ryan 6, C. Mollison 5, Rev. Jack 4, J. H. Main 0.

Undoubtedly the outstanding event of the past season was the visit of QuiSt and Turnbull, of Australia, who played exhibition'matches afainst France and Angas, of New Zealand. The attendance of the public was rather disappointing in view of the position these players occupy in the ranks of tennis. The exhibition matches were the finest ever witnessed in North Otago, and players who were pi'ivileged to witness them would doubtless gain immense benefit. The visit gave a decided fillip to the game in. this district, and the coinmittee recorded its ap-’ preciation of the action of the New Zealand Association in sending the players to Oamaru.

The club competitions in both grades were again keenly contested, an excellent .competitive spirit pi’evailixig throughout the- season. The Friendlyßay Club took part in the competitions for the first time, and their players were to be congratulated on the high standard of tennis- shown in their first competition season. The association congratulated all clubs on the splendid spirit displayed in these games, and particularly desired to congratulate the Waimate Club on winning the Senior Grade and knock-out, and the Meadowbank the Junior Grade competition. Unfortunately, owing to adverse weather conditions, three of the -representatives matches had to be abandoned. In- the match, with Otago, at Oamaru, a few games only were played, and rain intervened. The same conditions were encountered when the North Otago team met Southland at Dunedin, and again, after a few games had been completed, ’ the match was abandoned. The return match against the Waihao • Sub-associa-tion, at Oamaru, also had to be cancelled owing to the weather conditions. The most important fixture was the match against Canterbury, at Oamaru,. when the visitors had a comfortable win. Several of the North Otago pjayers acquitted themselves very creditanly against their strong opponents. In connection with this match, the committee recorded appreciaiou .of the wonderful hospitality extended to the Canterbury team and the North Otago players By Mr and Mrs B. B. Walton and family. The first game with the Waihao Subassociation, played at Waimate, resulted in a win for Waihao, and congratulations were extended to Waihao players on Aheir well-merited victory. In the match against the Waxtakx Subassociation, at Kurow, the North Otago team secured a win by a very narrow margin, after a keenly-contested match. Against South Canterbury, North Otago had little difficulty in securing a win. The visiting team was much below full strength, and it was hoped the sister association would send a _ sti’onger team next season. The committee was disappointed that no match with the Southern §ub-association eventuated, and trusted that every effort would be made by the sub-association to arrange for a suitable date to be available during the coming season. The popular Christmas tournament was again well patronised, and, assisted by fine weather, the tournament proved thoroughly enjoyable. The various were followed and contested with- great interest, and the tournament generally was. most successful. )■>-'> The committee thanked the following for their generous contributions to the funds of the tournament: —Messrs J. Bulleid and Co., Mr J. M'Diarmid, Queen’s Hotel, Everybody’s Shoe Store, Mr D. J. Crawley. ’Mr H. B. Burton, Messrs Hodge and Jones, Mr H. Benson, North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association. Cottrells, Messrs Hallenstein Bros., Para Rubber Company. The association , congratulated the following winners of the various championship events: —Men’s Singles Championship. K. Bryan: Ladies’ Singles, Miss E. A. Clark; Men’s Doubles, K. Bryan and P, Gallagher; Ladies’ Doubles, Misses G. Wylde-Browne and H. Sumpter. The interest in the Familton and Irvine Cups events was again well maintained, some excellent games being witnessed in both competitions. The association’s congratulations were extended- to bliss Dora Miller on again annexing the Irvine Cup and to R. Johnston on his meritorious win in the Familton Cup competition. On the North Otago men’s ladder 15 matches were played, but only two challenges were received in the ladies’ event. The ladders, particularly the ladies’ ladder, still lacked the interest they warranted, and every effort? should be made during the coming season to stimulate further interest in ladder matches. Due to the decreased profit on the Christmas tournament, the season’s operations unfortunately showed a loss of £5 18s lid. The associatioxx’s finances were, however, in a very satisfactory state, but the result of the year’s operations showed that with judicious care only could the existing levy provide for the expenses of the association. The sub-associations continued to do good work in the interests of tennis in the country districts, and again deserved all praise for their excellent control of the sport in their scattered districts. It was gratifying to note the wholesome competitive spirit which prevailed in country tennis. A very successful and increase ingly popular tournament was again conducted by the Waitaki Sub-association. The association’s congratulations were once more extended to Miss Dora Miller on her splendid achievement in again winning the Otago Singles Championship and the South Island Champinoship. In conclusion, the committee thanked its delegates in Wellington, Messrs Hodgkins and Walker, for their continued interest in the association’s welfare, the press, the various clubs for the use of courts, and all those who assisted to make the season such a success. The association especially thanked the ladies who officiated at afternoon teas, ;.xid the players in general for their keenness iu the game.

OVERSEAS MAILS Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under: — Saturday, September 15. —Fiji, Canada, United States of . America, Central and Eastern South America, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe ; also American air mailsi via Vancouver (per. Niagara from Auckland), per'north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 pan. Mail due in London about October 16. Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, via Cape Horn (Port Gisborne, -from Auckland). . Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m; Due London October 24. "Nauru and Ocean Island (per. Elmbank, from Auckland) by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2;20 p.m. Monday, September 17.—Australian States, via Sydney (per Maunganui, from. Wellington), by north express at 11.15 a.m. Late fee letters 11.35 a.m. Wednesday, September 19.—Australian States, South Africa and the East, via Sydney (per Manama, from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m. ' Saturday, September, 22.—Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe; also Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Rangitata, from Auckland). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. ■ Late fee letters 2,20 p.m. Due London October 30. INCOMING MAILS. (Approximate Dates.) September 18.—Maunganui: English and Amprican. September 19. Tainui: English. Niagara and Marama: Australian. AWAMOA BOWLING CLUB The president (Mr J. Gerrie) presided at a meeting of the Awamoa Bowling Club. Messrs R. Jenkins, Tomkins, and Gl en were appointed a Green Committee, and it was decided to call for applications for the position of greenkeeper. It was decided that all club competitions be run on the same lines as last year, and Messrs Gerrie, Tomkins, and Robertson were appointed a Match Committee. The fixing of the, date of the official opening day was left in the hands of the president and the Green Committee. It was decided to have the new tool shed painted as soon as possible. Reference was made to the fact that Mr W, Dunbar had retired from the position of green supervisor, and the president and secretary (Mr A. Robeitsou) were instructed to draft a: suitable minute of appreciation of the splendid services Mr Dunbar had rendered gratuitously to the club. * RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for seven-a-side tournament- -;o----day:—: Excelsior Seniors.—A. Stewart, Omriet, MTntosh, Davey, Wilson, K. Stewart, Taylor. r . Much interest is being aroused in the tournament to-day, which has promise of being a record one. both as far as entries and standard of play are concerned. In the Third Grade section Southern B will now play Duntroon B and not Waitaki B as shown by the published draw. This match will be played on the Oval at 1.15 p.m.

MAHENO ■ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH' CHOIR. , C At the conclusion of the choir practice l : on Wednesday; -the members of the/ ■Maheno -Presbyterian "Chuf-cb Choir; fore-'; gathered- at the manse 'for the purpose of ■ spending a uooial hour in honour of Miss Carrie Hunter, who is shortly leading the district. . During, the evening songs , were rendered by Miss, Vera Souness, Mieq Hunter,,-and ; Mr G. "L. Thorbjy games and competitions filling up the Vest' of the programme. f The leader (the Key.'; W. W. French), on behalf of the members,„presented Miss Hunter with a lady bag- and a well-bound copy of ‘‘.Little •' Dorritt.” Messrs S. Hunter and G. L. •' Thorby also spoke in eulogistic terms of the guest of; the evening, and wnshed all success in the days to - come. Miss' - Hunter made a suitable reply, and a vote of thanks was accorded Mr and Mrs French for throwing open the manse for the function. A very pleasant even-• ing was concluded with the singing of - “ Auld; Lang Syne.” EUCHRE TOURNAMENT.

The fortnightly euchre tournament held under the auspices of the Maheno School Committee attracted the usual large-at-tendance. The winners were Mrs ,N. Forbes, and Mr George Cox, consolation prizes being awarded to Miss E. Forbes and Mr John Dutton. 1 . After supper dancing was indulged in to good music played by. Miss E, Hughes. ... r

p.w.m.u. . ; The monthly meeting of the- MaheiioIncholme P.W.M.U. was held in the Kaurti Hill Church on Thursday, the president (Mrs.W. W. French) presidiugover a large attendance;: The • scripture reading and prayer, were taken by the' Rev. W. W. French. Mrs J. Dalgleish, on behalf of the Kauru,. Five Forks, Fuchsia Creek and Incholmo members, extended a cordial welcome to the Maheno members, and expressed pleasure. that Mrs Kilroy, of St. Paul’s, was pres--ent with them. Mrs French said she', was delighted with the large,'attendance,and made reference to the splendid spring, decorations so ■ tastefully set: out" Tin. the . church. She also suitably. acknowledged 1 the beautiful bouquet presented to. her, . which had been made by Miss T. “Ewing, of Fuchsia Creek. After business had-,; been disposed of Mrs Kilroy delivered'an inspiring and \ helpful address om ; “Kagawa.” which was followed by .thqVV song, “My Task,” effectively sung by . Miss Vera Souness. Mrs J. Newlands, on behalf of the branch, thanked Mrs.. Kilroy for her illuminating and informative address, and took the opportunity, of wishing her, all success and happiness when she and the .Rev. Mr Kilroy."took' up their work in Wellington. Members - adjourned to the hall,' where afternoon, tec was provided by the country mem- ; bers, and altogether a very enjoyable and'" profitable afternoon "was spent. At the conclusion the Maheno members accorded those who had entertained them a very ;' hearty vote of thanks. ’ '