NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22369, 17 September 1934, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

(FROM OUR SPECIAL

CORRESPONDENT.)

MEN'S HOCKEY OTAGO DEFEATS NORTH OTAGO At King George's Park on Saturday a small attendance of spectators was treated to a very interesting and exciting game of hockey, when Otago defeated North Otago by the narrow marging of 4 goals to 3. Play of both sides was of a_ high standard, and the bright, fast style of play was appreciated by the public, k The teams are as follows: Otago.—Pickup, Veitch, Whitburn, Densem, Ward, Curtis, Dey, Silver, Martin, Gray, and Mayston. North Otago.—Rawson, Lindsay, Brown, Hedges. Hore, Brain, Willett, Senior, Clark, Rawstorn, and Blair. . . . North Otago attacked from the opening bully, but Densem effected a save. After fast up-and-down play. Hore sent his forwards away, but Whitburn proved safe. Densem retaliated by sending on to Silver, who flicked the s ball to Mayston, but the latter's shot at goal went wide. Rawstorn came away with Clark, but Whitburn and Ward cleared to halfway. Whitburn continued to play a safe game, and Densem sent the Otago forwards away only to be frustrated by Brown. The Otago forwards attacked, but Clark changed the: venue of play, but Pickup cleared well; Clark again broke through and passea\'to . Blair, whose shot at goal went wide. Sil r ver and Mayston led a strong'. Otago attack, and Rawstorn cleared at.the expense of a corner. North Ojago attacked: 'but a free hit against Willett gave xelief to Otago, the visitors taking, play .to North Otago's circle, where Mayston : opened Otago's score by " shooting < a;' good ! goal;,. Otago 1. North Otago nil.. bully Otago again went to the attack, but an. inside-left shot by Rawstorn saved a corner, and Brain cleared. From Otago s twenty-five Silver hit through'tb Mayston, but Brain broke up a likelymovement. Dey centred to Silver, bufc\:a/corner' resulted, and Hore cleared well. Otago kept up /the pressure, and Ward tent on to Mayston, but Hedges cleared with a good shot. Hore also cleared nicely, and sent to Willett, who shot the ball in to Raw- , storn, but the latter's shot at goal went, high. From the bully North Otago attacked, and Hore sent in a good'shot to; draw Pickup out. and Clark shot a_good goal. Otago 1, North Otago 1. North. Otago went to the attack, but Otago went away in a good effort, Ward clearing to Mayston, who sent on to Martin, but Rawson proved safe. Half time came with the scores:—Otago 1, North Otago 1. From the bully, Hore sent North Otago away, but Pickup kicked clear. Veitch gave .sticks, and from the corner Rawstorn* had a shot at goal but Pickup proved safe. Willett was penalised for.: offside play, and from the tree hit.Dey centred nicely to Ward, who failed to find the net. Brown conceded a corner from which North Otago broke away, but the rush was stopped by Veitch. Froni : - halfway Clark received, and his shot found the net, but the ball was hit from outside the circle. From the bully at . the twenty-five Otago attacked, only to be stopped by Hore, who sent on to Senior, but Mayston returned play to North Otago's territory. Otago was penalised, and Brown went away to pass to Clark*who broke through to Ward. Willett received and centred to Clark, who in turn sent to Rawstorn for the latter' to;find';the net. with a> good shot. North Otago 2, Otago 1. Otago attacked, and Rawson cleared at the expense of a corner, from which North Otago cleared. Hore sent his forwards away in a good rush to be stopped by Veitch, who cleared to Dey. However, Hore came away again in a good solo effort, but Dey returned with a good shot to North Otago's circle. After give and take play Ward cleared to Mayston, who found the net, the goalie making attempt to save. North Otago 2, Otago 2. From the bully Gray went through with the ball on hie stick, and found the net with a great shot. Otago 3, North Otago 2. After Mayeon at shootingWgoa?r f Hore cleared nicely and sent'on:to Rawstorn, whose, shot at goal was' !; cleared by Pickup, but Clark following; ihi'.;scored with a: good shot. North Otago, 3, ptagoi3. Otago took up the,-attack ..from; the. bully, and although to clear from a 'corner, DeySicSine through ana i netted with a good shot.. Otago 4, North Otago 3. Both. aides took turns at attack, but the final whistle sounded with the ■-■scores unchanged. Otago':->...■:*.■■'.'>....■• f goa] s - North Otago ... s■.;■.. 3 goals. ; Messrs T: ; W. .Jacobs and N. Finder, were the refereea.v" ." ■:.. KAKANUI WOMEN'S INSTITUTE There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Kakanui Women's Institute. Mrs J. M.. Smith occupied the chair. The roll call, 'What has the institute done for me, was responded to by all, and demonstrated the fact that members had added to. their experience since joining the institute. A competition, "A knitted article,' brought forward some beautifully-finished articles, and resulted in Mrs J. M'Phail being the winner, with' Miss Alice Smith second. Jt was decided to present the, first insti-. tute baby, Baby Findlay, with a Post Office Savings Bank Book and a deposit. The president introduced Mrs Marshall (Totara), who gave a demonstration on the making of paper lamp shades, .and the finished sample was much admired. On the motion of Mrs Smith, Mrs Marshall was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Final arrangements were j inade in connection with the second birthday pi the institute to be held next Wednesday.. The piano, for which the members have been working hard for; the past few months, has .now been installed. Miss Aileen Smith played a, pianoforte solo, which was much appreciated. The Hostesses, Mesdames T.. Wilson and ,E. Jones, served a very enjoyable supper.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT

The Rugby season -in Oamaru was concluded on Saturday with a seven-a-side tournament held at; the Show Grounds. Although fine the day was cold, and there was only a fair attendance of the public. A large number of footballers took part, and some very good games were witnessed. In the senior competition, Athletic A proved the winners, defeating Duntroon in the final by 5 points to nil, after a very close' game. L. Park was the scorer for Athletic, and the same player converted. Old Boys and School played off for the final of the junior competition, the former winning by 9 points to nil. St. Kevin's. Otiake, and Pareora were the winners of the third, fourth, and fifth grades respectively. In the primary school games St. Patrick's won all sections. The Junior High School section was won by the C team. Members of the Rugby Union, referees and assistants combined in successfully conducting the tournament. At the conclusion of the games,. Mesdames Mays and Gilchrist presented ,cups to the members of the winning steams.' The' 1 following are the detailed results:—, - '■ SENIORS' ":'X

First Round.—Athletic A 8, Excelsior 5; Georgetown wonby default from Shag Point. ;.■:':;■ V , Second' Round.—Old Boys won by default from Maheno B; Athletic A 3, Maheno A nil; Georgetown 3, Athletic B nil;, Duntroon J; Pareora nil. Semi-finals,—Athletic A *, Old Boys ,'hil; Duntroon 5, Georgetown nil. Final. —Athletic A 5, Duntroon nil: JUNIORS. " First. Round.—Waitaki A 11, Athletic AB. ..-■ "--; , . Second Round. —Pareora 8, Athletic B nil; Waitaki A won by, default from Maheno B; Old'Boys 1,5, Maheno A nil; Excelsior 6 Waitaki B'nil. l Semi-final.—Waitaki.'A'6, Pareora 3; Old Boys 5, Excelsior, nil. Final.—Old Boys 9, Waitaki A nil. THIRD- GRADE. First Round—Southern A won be default from Athletic iB; Old Boys 11, Waitaki B nil; Southern ,B 8, Duntroon B 3. Second A 6, Duntroon A nil; Southern A 11, Old Boya nil; Waitaki A 10,i, Southern B 3;. St. Kevin's 3, Otiake nil. ■■.-.' Semi-finals. —Southern A *,-Athletic A nil: St.' Kevih'sv&.jWaitaki A nil. Final.—St. Kevin's 5, Southern A nil. FOURTH GRADE. First Round.—Otiake 6, St. Kevin's B nil. Second Round. —Pareora beat Southern by default;.Otiake 6, Waitaki B nil; St. Kevin's A 8, Athletic B nil; Waitaki A 5, Athletic A nil. Semi-finals.—Otiake 6, Pareora nil; Waitaki A 3, St. Kevin's A nil. Final.—Otiake 10, Waitaki A nil. FIFTH GRADE. First Round.—Southern 3, Waitaki B nil; St. Kevin's A 8, Waitaki C nil; Pareora 13, Waitaki A nil;/St. Kevin's B 3. Waitaki D nil. Semi-finals.—St. Kevin's A 10, Southern nil; Pareora 14. St. Kevin's B nil. Final—Pareora 3,.5t.. Kevin's A nil, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. ' " First Round.—C 5, D nil; A 16, E nil. v ■ , ' ... Semi-finals.—C 3, B nil; F 6, A ml. Final.—C 13. F nil. TOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLS. First Round.—St. Patrick's A 6, North, nil: South 11, St. Patrick's B nil. Final.—St. Patrick's 3, South nil. COUNTRY PRIMARY SCHOOLS. First Round.—Kakanui 3, Ardgowan nil; Pukeuri A 3, Enfield nil; Weston 8, Pukeuri B 3; Papakaio.won by default ■from, Otekaike. Second Round.—Maheno won by. default from Duntroon; Kakanui 18, Pukeuri A nil; Papakaio 13, Weston nil; St. Patrick's 16, Totara nil. Semi-finals.—Maheno S, Kakanui 3; St. Patrick's 8, Papakaio nil.) Final: St. Patrick's 5, Maheno nil. . PRIMARY SCHOOL BANTAMS. First Round.—St. Patrick's A won by default from Duntroon; Kakanui U, St. Patrick's C nil; North. 3, Maheno ml; St. Patrick's B 6, South nil. i Semi-finals—Kakanui 6. St. Patrick's A nil; St. Patrick's B 5, North nil. v, Final—St. Patrick's B 14, Kakanui -nil. >' ■■ . PERSONAL 'On the occasion of her forthcoming marriage Miss Ruth Robertson was met by the staff'of Messrs Wright, Stepheneon, and Co. and presented with a beautiful crystal electric reading lamp. The manager. (Mr G. Elvidge), in making the. presentation, referred to the capable and conscientious nianner in which. Miss; Robertson had carried out her duties over a'period of 10 years, and he wished her every happiness for the future. Mr R. Notman (office staff), Mr. W. Widdoweon (produce department), and Mr K. A. Solomon:-(stock department) also BP°k e - Miss Robertson, suitably replied, and Mr J. F Holmes also acknowledged the kind wishes.expressed to Missßobertson. ;. . Queen's Hotel.—Mr T. W. Hart, Mr R. J. Fielding (Wellington), Miss ,L. .Stewart. Mr W. Owen, Mr R. C. King (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Calderwood Ashburton), Mr B. 'Ellis, Mr A. Harris (Dunedin). .'■",., „ T t. New Club Hotel.—Mr DJ. B" 1 " 81 ? 3 ?' Mr and Mrs J. Coleman (Christchurch), Mr R. A. Callander, Mr J. W. Baird, Mr G. Butler (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs A. M'Gregor (Invercargill).

TIMARU DOG SHOW

ADDITIONAL AWARDS Additional awards secured by Otago and other prominent fanciers at the Timaru Kennel Club's first annual show are as follows: Grand toy puppy stakes—Mrs W., JM. Bain's Pomeranian Goldbrook Gold; Star (South Dunedin) 1. Mrs J. Sutherland s Yorkshire terrier Gold Boy (Dunedin) 2, Miss H. M. Kerr's Pekinese Chuckoo Toy & dog 'stakes—Mrs W. M. Baird's Pomeranian Goldbrook Sunglow 1, Mrs L. Barton's Sydney Silkie Mangawhare Baby (Dunedin) 2, Miss H. M. Kerrs Pekinese Chuckoo II 3< , Terrier stakes—F. G. Saville's Sealyham Deganwy Rex (Fairlie) 2, Dr A. Smith Morton's Scottish terrier Rouken Emigrant (Oamaru) 3. Gun dog stakes—H. S. Hungerfordfl Irish setter Major Doone (Dunedin) o. Non-sportinq; dog stakes—Miss H. J». Kerr's Old English sheep dog Opihi Rupert 1. Mrs R. Jory's rough-coated collie Backwoods Flower (Dunedin) 2. Grand challenge stakes—Miss H, M. Kerr's Old English sheep dog Opibi Rupert 3. ~ , Challenge cup for best non-sporting dog or bitcb, other than toy—Miss H. M. Kerr's Old English sheep dog Opihi KuP6 Conn Cup for the best toy dog—Mrs W. M. Bain's Pomeranian Goldbrook Black and White Cup for best Scottish or White Highland terrier—Dr A. ferr.itii Morton's Scottish terrier Rouken amigrant. . ■ ~-,,. TT -»T Mr F. M. Drewitt's special—Miss H. M. Kerr's Old English sheep dog Opihi Sci'al for best whippet—Phillips and Woodward's Te Cleve (Oamaru). SOUTH AFRICAN VETERANS ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Oamaru branch of the South African Veterans Association was held in the Pipe .Band room on Saturday night, Mr W. Shirkey (president) occupying the chair. Mr Shirkey gave a resume of the years activities, and thanked members for their support during his terra of office. Ihe balance sheet showed the finances to be in a healthy'position, and was adopted. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Captain W. Marshall; president, Mr A WT Woodward; vice-presidents, Messrs W. Edwards and E. Berry; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. Edwards; auditor, Mr S. H. Wilson. Those present were elected a committee. The chairman reported on the result of visits to the ghmedin and Timaru reunions, and commented on the satisfactory state of the membership of the association. ANNUAL REUNION The annual reunion was held subsequently, there being a good attendance of members and representatives from neighbouring branches. Mr A. W. Woodward occupied the chair, and was heartily congratulated on his election to the position of president. He extended a very cordial welcome to those attending, and said that the membership of the Oamaru branch, which started with 12 eight years ago, now stood at 25. Best wishes were received from the Dunedin and Timaru branches for a happy reunion. * Among those present were:—Mr J. A. Macpherson, MP., the Mayor of Oamaru (Mr M. F. Cooney), the Mayor of Temuka (Mr E. Buzan), Mr E. J. M'Nulty (Oamaru Returned Soldiers' Association), Mr C. Fraser (Temuka), Mr F. Chittock (Timaru), Mr Ben Ellis (Dunedin), Mr T. Butcher (Timaru), and Mr P. Malthus (Hampden). The evening proved an exceedingly, enjoyahle one,, and, with so many visitors present, enabled the' veterans to renew friendships formed on the veldt over 30 years ago. Mr Ben Ellis was made especially welcome, the veteran from Dunedin being accorded a very enthusiastic reception from the members of the association. _ The toast list was as follows: The King";- "Absent Comrades," "South African Veterans" (Mr E. J. M'Nulty, Messrs C. Fraser and F. Chittock); "Parliament and Local Bodies" (Mr P. Malthus, Messrs J. A. Macpherson, M. F. Cooney, and E. Buzan); "Returned Soldiers' Association" (Mr F. Bird, Messrs A. C. Piper and N. H. Colquhoun);, "Presidents of the Dunedin and Timaru Branches" (Mr A. H. Maude, Messrs Ben Ellis andT. Butcher); "The Chairman" (Mr W. Couper). During the evening rounds of community singing of songs, favourite during the period of the Boer War, added to the pleasure of the function, and much ap-, predated musical items were contributed by Messrs Johnston, Mayfield, P. Fellows, and G. W. C. Lee, the accompaniments being played by Mr G. Dorward. The entertainers were accorded a very hearty .vote of thanks. WOMEN'S CLUB The North Otago Women's Club rooms presented a delightful .appearance when Mrs J. M. Forrester (president of the club) was "at home " to a large gathering of country members, new members, and committee members of the club. Large bowls of japonica and prunis were arranged with excellent taste, and the many beautiful dresses and charming ensembles worn by the guests emphasised the atmosphere of spring.' ■ -Mrs; Forrester received her guests wearing a model frock of'bottle;green ring velvet and lace. During, the- afternoon .the following programme was' presented:—Tap dances, Miss Jean Miller; double trio—Mrs M'Culloch, Misses Williams, Russell, ' Butterfield, Wallace and Tomlinson; trio —Misses Butterfield, Russel, and Williams; vocal solos, Mrs M'Culloch and Miss Sutherland; 'cello solo, Miss Maxwell. The accompaniments were played by Misses Dawson, Hood, Maxwell, and M'Quade. A guessing competition was won by Mrs M Culloch. At the conclusion of the.programme Mrs Forrester thanked all those who had assisted her to make the function a success, an.d expressed . pleasure at seeing so many present. Mrs Forrester was presented with a beautiful bouquet of freesias, hyacinths, and narcissi.. A delightful afternoon tea was also served., MEN'S GOLF A fomsome medal match was played on the Awamoa links on Saturday, and was won by R. Stark, jun,, and B. W. Patterson, who returned the card of 101—30— 71. The following cards were also returned:—Watson -and Cook 98—23—75, C. and C. R. Hedges Crombie and Ryan 98—21£—76d, A. Robertson and Matiiieson 89—11—78, Scott and Nichols 88—10—78, Crimp and Kilpatrick 90—12—78, G. and S. Cuthberteon 86— 7-\— 7BA, M'Dowell and M'Kenzie 92 —13—79, Ewart and Smith 97—17—80, Roll and Heron 101—20—81, Stark, sen. and D. L. Patterson 107—25—82, Holmes and K. Familton 92—10—82, Dr Orbell and R. Orbell J. Wilson 100—16A—83J, Milnes and Treseder 105—20—85, T. and R. Hedges OAMARU HARRIER CLUB The Oamaru Harrier Club held its first day's sports on Saturday afternoon at Ta'karo Park. The track was very heavy, and a cold wind was blowing from the south. The results are as follows: 100 Yards Handicap.—Patterson (7yds) 1, Crawford (scr) 2, Cameron (syds) 3. Only two yards and a-half separated the first four men. Time, Usee. 440 Yards Handicap. Patterson (12ytis) 1, Aikcuhead (syds) 2, Brown (12yds) 3. Won by 10 yards. Time, 56 l-sscc. . Shot Putt.—Whitburn (4ft 9hi), 30ft 9in, I; Brown (sft), 30ft, 2; Cameron (scr), 29ft 3in, 3. High Jump.—Patterson (sjn), sft ljjjn, 1; Familton (scr), sft lin, 2; Brown (4in), 4ft llin, 3. ' The Challenge Cup points now stand aa follows:—Patterson 12 points, Brown 7, Familton and Whitburn 5, Cameron 3, Crawford and Aikenhead 2.

LADIES' HOCKEY

ELEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT

At King George's Park on Saturday afternoon in dull, cold weather the annual 11-a-side tournament conducted by the North Otago Ladies' Hockey Association was held, and the fixture proved its usual success. In all, six teams competed, and the various games proved very interesting to watch. At the conclusion of the third round handicaps were awarded to the teams, after which elimination matches were played. The two semi-final games were productive of good hockey, Windsor securing a well-earned victory. The other match between Arawa A and Maheno proved a close struggle. Conceding a handicap of three goals, Arawa A drew level with the country side just on time, and this necessitated the playing of an extra spell, Arawa securing the winning goal to enter the final against Windsor. This game proved fast and interesting, but the country eleven was too strong and fit, and came out the winner by the margin of three goals. The tournament was well organised, and the members of the Hockey Association and of the Hockey Umpires' Association are to be congratulated on the way the tourney was conducted. In the evening the annual dance was held in the Drill Hall, which was well filled for the occasion. During the evening the members of the winning team and the runners-up were presented with trophies by the president of the association (Mr A. A. Farsdell). The results are as follows:—_ First Round. —Windsor 1, Pirata nil; Arawa A 2, Maheno 2; Ngapara 3, Tokarahi nil.

Second Round. —Arawa A 1, Pirata nil; Windsor 1, Arawa B nil; Tokarahi nil, Mahe'no nil. Third Round.—Pirata 1, Arawa B nil; Arawa A 4, Tokarahi nil; Windsor 6, Ngapara 1. The following handicaps were then awarded:—Arawa A and Windsor, scratch; Pirata arid Ngapara receive 1 goal; Maheno, Arawa B, and Tokarahi receive 3 goals. Fourth Round. —Maheno 1, Tokarahi nil; Windsor 4, Arawa B nil; Arawa A 6, Ngapara nil. Semi-finals.—Windsor 4, Pirata 1; Arawa A 4, Maheno 3. Final. —Windsor 3, Arawa A nil.

OLD BOYS' FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL REUNION There was a large attendance of members and supporters at the annual reunion of the Old Boys' Football Club on Saturday night, the chair being occupied by Mr B. B. Blackmore (president). The re-union was one of the most successful functions held by the club and was thoroughly enjoyed, musical numbers adding to the pleasure of the evening. In presenting trophies won by the club this season, Mr A. A. Mays (president of the North Otago Rugby Union) congratulated the senior and junior team* on their success.. The Citizens' Shield was accepted by Mr W. Rodgers (senior captain),, and the Burns Shield by Mr M'L'aren (junior captain), while the Mollison Cup was presented to Mr D. Robertson to hold on behalf of the club for a period of six months. Complimentary reference was made to the good work of the president (Mr Blackmore), and club captain (Mr D. Robertson), to whose enthusiasm much of the success of the club was due, and of Mr J. Dwyer (senior and junior coach), and Mr D. Farrant (Third Grade coach). The toast list was as follows:—" The King"; "Old Boys' Football Club" (Mr A. A. Mays-Messrs D. Robertson, W. Rodgers, R. MTjaren, and D. Farrant); " North Otagb Rugby Union" (Mr J. Hendy-Mr A. A. Mays); " Sister Clubs " (Mr A. M'Donald-Mr C. Crone, Excelsior; Mr D. Burns, Athletic; and Mr J. Pringle, Maheno); " The Referees" (Mr R. Cameron-Mr H. Cross); "St. John Ambulance" (Mr D. Farrant-Mr Reilly); ■ " The Selectors" (Mr W. Rodgers-Mr J. Palmer); "The Press" and "The Chairman." Community singing was indulged in, and items by Messrs R. Park and B. Stevenson, with Mr F. Mitchell at the piano, were much appreciated. ' 1 MAN MISSING NO TRACE AT RESERVOIR Continuing the search for John Fallon, whose hat and bicycle were found on the edge of the main reservoir, and who has been missing for the past few days, the reservoir has been thoroughly searched, but no trace of the missing man has been found. level of the lake was lowered by about seven feet, until in view of the possibility of fire and shortage of water to residents on the hill,' it was found unwise to go further. The search of the reduced area of water was continued over the week-end, and was completed by about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Everything possible was done to expedite the matter, but it seems now definitely proved that the missing man is not in the reservoir, as was at first feared. LADIES' GOLF In the Bogey Match played at the Awamoa links by the North Otago Ladies' Golf Club Miss J. Cuthbertson was the winner, being 1 up. Her score was 92 for the course. Mrs Kilpatrick and Miss G. Wylde Browne were equal in second place, both being 2 down. MAJESTIC THEATRE " Little Women," Louisa M. Alcott's famous story, was responsible for a packed house on Saturday night on account of tlie splendid reports 'that have preceded its coming to Oamaru. The audience was quite content with the fine fare offered, the production being of outstanding merit. It shows finally to-night. To-morrow and Wednesday nights there is still another outstanding attraction, the main feature being "The Cradle Song," which also has been responsible for bic business in other centres. GENERAL NEWS High Water at Oamaru.—September 17: 9.11a.m. and 9.46 p.m. Entries for the Waiareka sale to-mor-row include good lines of ewe and wether lambs, and fat ewes and wethers will also be offered. Cattle for sale consists of fat steers and cows. On Saturday at 0.30 p.m. a young racehorse, owned by Mr A. Reniiie, fell over the bank at the end of Orwell street on to the beach below, breaking its back and both forelegs, necessitating its destruction by a veterinary surgeon. ' At the Rugby seven-a-side tournament on Saturday, R. Hedges, an Old Boys' player, received a severe blow on the head as a result of coming into collision with another player's knee. He was rendered unconscious, and was removed to the Oamaru Hospital. Later in the evening he regained consciousness and is progressing satisfactorily. Mrs M'Donnld presided at the monthly meeting of the St. Luke's Mothers' Union. Archdeacon Russell led the devotional service. Motions of were passed with Mesdames Harwood arid Wilson in their bereavements. A very interesting address was given by the Rev. A. W. Stace..who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The secretary of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society has received a letter from Mr H. G. Williams, of Dunedin, in regard to shags and their depredations upon trout. The writer stated that the greatest number of fish found in one shag's stomach, oE which he has a record, is 150 trout and salmon. The shag was shot on the upper reaches of the Rangitata. River, and the fish were 1-J to 2 inches iu length.

In another shag secured on the same river 121 small trout were found. Mr Williams also stated that from returns extending over a period of 19 years he has records of only two eels being found in the stomachs of shags. The explanation of this is perhaps that the shag fishes in the daytime, and the eel usually goes in search of its prey nt night. A cradle prettily trimmed in pale blue is on view in a shop window in Thames street, and will be presented to the first baby born in Oamaru nest Tuesday, the opening day of the film, " The Cradle Song." The manager of the Majestic Theatre (Mr H. Williams) has received 3, telegram from Paramount Films stating that Dorothea Wieck requests that a cradle be presented on her behalf to the first baby born in Oamaru on the opening day of her first Paramount picture, " Cradle Song."