NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22391, 12 October 1934, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

OAMARU SWIMMING CIUB ANNUAL MEETING At the annual meeting of the Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club the president (Mr M. K. M‘Culloch) presided over a large attendance of members. He briefly extended a welcome to both old and new members, and in doing so referred to the visit this season of the Australian swimmers. He also expressed the club’s regret at the impending departure of the Rev. Brian Kilroy to a more important charge in Wellington. In moving that s minute of appreciation of hia splendid services to the club be recorded, Mr M'Culloch referred to Mr Kilroy’s great qualities as a youth-worker and a minister.-. . _ , In a review of the activities of the club satisfaction was expressed at the lengthening of the baths. Mr ,F. Crawshaw had generously presented, on - behalf .of -himself and his family,:; : ;h: cKaUeflge, cup: in memory of his son 'JRdss, and-Messrs .Jeffery and Smith had given a v trophy which had been allocated ; as a ladies’ championship cup. The 'membership of the club had increased to 97 members, comprising 55 senior ineni 16-junior men, , and 26 lady members; During the past year the sum of £SO. had' been paid- to the Borough Council as. part of the club’s liability of - £IOOO, but a food credit and. Two carnivals were held, and, although not so financially successful as in previous years, were productive of excellent swimming. The club’s competitions had resulted as follows: —Senior championship for the EbSss-Crawshaw Memorial Cup, R, runner-up;, junior championship,, for Mr T. Richards s Cup, R. M'DowelL 1;. K. Gemmell runnerup; Yice-pfesideiit’fift'Cup, -L. Douglas 1, C. Beattie- 2;. , (M'Culld.ch Cup, Waitaki Boys’ High (School 1, the club’s team 2, Et. Kevin’s‘s Gpllpge: 3;'- Herbert Smith Trust Cups: ißeg!nnars,;,B.-Collins; breaststroke, o.‘ Davies; life-saving, H. R. Callender and D. L. Rees-Jones. The “learn to swim” week was hlld in December, and although the public did not take full advantage of--' thefppportUnity, the '.club felt it was carrying out a useful- tvork. During the year ; the club’s championship honours board had been brought up; to date by Mr G. S. Jones, the names;'Ming painted by Miss M. M'Culloch, to both of whom the club was grateful. .The,'club, had received valuable financial, support • from Miss J. B. Wilson, Dr A. Douglas, Mr I". Milner, and Mr J. Grant. The club had lost'-the .services' of three valuable members;;Miss' E. Crawshaw; (ladies’ captain), Mr J. Ward (assistant secretary), and Mr 6. M. Miller (secretary for the 1932-33 season). The annual report and balance sheet, ■which showed a satisfactory credit balance,-were adopted.- , The election of officers resulted as follows Dr A. Douglas; president, Mr M. K. M'Culloch; vice-presidents— Miss J. B. Wilson, Dr Stubbs, Messrs F. Crawshaw, R. E, Dimick, J. Weir, G. S. Jones, J. M. Forrester, 8.-B. Walton, F. Milner, J. Grant, W. Kinder, T. Richards, and Bro. O’Connor; club captain, Dr Lennox Douglas;-.- -deputy-captain, R. M'Lareh; ladies’ captain. Miss N. M'Lareh; secretary, Mr A. C. Curie; assistant secretary, Mr N. MTvor; trea- ’ surer, Mr W. J .Rodgers; handicapper, Mr J. Weir;‘ H. Cameron, R. Palmer, R. Familton, J, Bulleid, and Miss D. Crawshaw; delegates ’to the Otago Centre^ ‘Messrs-D. Kerr and E., G. James. ’• It was decided to-send letters of appreciation of' their services to the club to Mr J. Ward, who had acted so ably as assistant secretary and to the Rev. Brian Kilroy.’: ? The -secretary .was' also inBrtnicted to 'write to Mr G. IVPLardy, who had obtained- a position in the Defence Department at Trenthera, congratulating him on his appointment and wishing: him success for the future. The question of points for the various competitions was brought up, and it was agreed;'that for the championships and the M'Culloch Cup the points'be five for first, three for second, and one for third, and iu:.the Vice-president’s Cup. they be three, two and one, with half a point to every competitor . finishing, Correspondence was - received in reference to. the visit of the Australian swimmers. who:, were to appear in Oamaru on December S. ' The question of accommodation was left'in the hands of the president and the secretary. Mr M'Culloch referred to the lack of public support accorded the “ Learn to Swim ” week, and Mr J. Weir suggested that, in stead of'this wedk the club should engage the services of a fully qualified coach for a week, the club to pay half the cost and each member to pay 5s for the week’s tuition. After some diseusei,c*i the question was referred to the in coming committee. Thfe question of holding a primary schools’ carnival for the shield which the South School had handed back to the club was also, referred to the committee.

Several new. members were elected to the' club. It was decided to apply to, the Oamaru Borough Council for the Public Baths to be opened for the season on Labour Day, October 22. A sub-committee, comprising Messrs Weir, M’Culloch and Curie, was appointed to draw up plans for the new diving equipment. • Volunteer notes By Kit Bag. • Major M'Pherson, 0.8. E., commanding officer of the Otago Regiment, made an inspection of the company last Wednesday evening. He was accompanied by the adjutant, Captain Satterthwaite, N.Z.P.S. In the course of a short address Major M'Pherson expressed his satisfaction with the general efficiency of the company, making special comment on tli£ high standard attained by the n.c.o.’s. He hoped that in the future he -would be able to inspect the company at : more frequent intervals. On Tuesday and Wednesday; evenings next, the annual classification firing in musketry will be held on the foreshore. During the week Major Mead, D. 5.0., chief staff officer for Otago and Southland, inspected the cadet companies of Waitaki' and , St. Kevin’s, when the Robert Friar Memorial for the best n.c.6. from each unit was decided. Qn Tuesday a very pleasant evening was spent in the N.C.O. Club rooms, when the : president' of the Oamaru Returned .Soldiers’ Association (Mr ; C. Mollison) presented trophies to members of the Miniature Rifle Club for the 1934 season, ps follows:—North Otago Kennel Club’s trophy:.. A. G. Robertson 1, A. Smith 2. ex-N.c.o.’s trophy: T. H. Koppert 1, A. ,R. Cockrell 2..-;t- Sergeant-major Cocker? (ell's;■ trophy: A. • Smith. ;; Trophy No. 4: H, M'Lardy Ij R. Hedges 2, A. Frame, JJ. Trophy NoVS: A. Frame 1, T. H. Koppert: 2, A. G. Robertson 3 Tro-pby No. 6: iA.’G. Robertson T. S. Robbie’2, T. H. Koppert 3, Trophy No. 7; R. Hedges 1, Captain Gedge 2, T. H. Koppert 3 Trophy No. 8: A. G. Robertson 1,-Al .Franie ! 2, S. Robbie 3., Trophy No. 9; J. Heron 1. K. Orbell 2. T. H, Koppert 3.’Trophy .No; 10: A. R; Cockerell l; R. Orbell ,2,. T. H. Koppert 3. After (the .customary votes of thanks, a very successful: season was closed with’ a novelty,' shooting event, .the -winner being T. H.?Kopperfwith S. Robbie runner-up. CHURCH SOCIAL AT MAHENO The, annual social of the MahenoIncholme Presbyterian Church was held in the Maheno Church on Wednesday. The minister, the Rev. W. W. French, pre-„ sided Over a good gathering, representative of all parts of the parish. The proceedings were opened with praise and prayer. The chairman extended a hearty welcome, to the visiting choirs of Totara and Weston, and those who had come out from Oamaru to assist. He also thanked Mr J. Puryer, leader of the party, for making and completing the arrangements. The programme consisted of organ solos by 'Mr Puryer, who proved himself to be a thorough master of the organ, anthems by the combined choir, under the baton of Mr Puryer, with Miss A. Ballantine at the organ, solos by Mrs Keith, Misses F. Reid and Rae, and Mr Lane, duets by the Misses Allan. ’ The Rev. H. Hogg, of Weston, also delivered an interesting address on Bolivia and its peoples, which was much appreciated. All the items were well received and heartily applauded. During the evening the session clerk, Mr D. E. Patpn, gave a report of the church activities for the period ended June 30, showing,that each department was being well maintained. The report concluded with an expression of thanks to Mr Allan Clark’for conveying preachers as required, to the.-Messrs Clark Bros, for printing the balance sheets, to the organists at each, centre, the choir, the Sunday school teachers, the P.W.M.U., and the Busy Bees, under the leadership of Mrs French, the voluntary church cleaners, and all who go willingly assisted In- the work during the year. .Reference was also made to the good work done by the Flower Show Committee. The treasurer, Mr Paton,, also submitted the church balance sheet, which was adopted, Mr J. Wylie moved a comprehensive vote of thanks to the Rev. Mr Hogg, Mr Puryer and hi s party, and also included Mr A. Clark, who conveyed the party, and the ladies for providing supper. The proceedings closed with, the benediction, after which an adjournment was made to the Sunday school hall, where an excellent supper wa s served. 'Mr Ewing, of Totara, on behalf of the visitors, thanked the ladies for their hospitality. The minister, in replying for the ladies, said that it had beqn a great pleasure to listen to the excellent programme provided, and again thanked the visitors for the splendid programme they had provided.

HAMPDEN BOROUGH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING At the monthly meeting of the Hampden Borough Council there were present Mr W. A. Murcott (Mayor), Crs D. C. Dunbar, W. Cameron, E. Bishop, J. Murcott, and R. M'Meeking. Accounts amounting to £lO 12s were passed for payment. The Hampden Tennis Club wrote applying for unemployed labour for clearing the grounds surrounding the courts.— 1 Granted. The Dominions Publications, - Christchurch. wrote asking for information for the tourist guide book; and it was left to Cr Dunbar to supply the necessary particular's. The chairman of the Works Committee reported on the various works carried out during the month. The water tables had been cleaned, and bridges were erected in Derby street and in the Domain. It was decided that the Works Committee inspect Oahuna street and report at the next meeting. It was decided to call tenders for painting and repairing the Council Chambers. A notice of motion was received that the .rate for the ensuing 12 months be this rate to include the hospital rate. OAMARU LABOUR PARTY At a well-attended meeting of the Oamaru branch of the New Zealand Labour Party a lengthy discussion took place on the freedom of speech, several speakers taking part. The following resolution, to be forwarded to the Mayor of Auckland, was carried unanimously;—“That the members 1 of the Ohmaru branch of the New Zealand Labour Party protest against the present permit system adopted by your City Council, and demand its removal through the repeal of the by-law in question.” . A further resolution, which will be sent to the' Minister of Justice, was also carried, and is as follows:—“That the members of . the Oamaru branch of the Labour Party protest against the harsh and humiliating punishment inflicted on four Auckland working men for endeavouring to secure what the Palmerston North magistrate had declared to' be our privilege as citizens—i.e.,_ free speech, and; stropgly urge the reniission of the sentences,”.' HAMPDEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE At the monthly meeting of the Hampden School Committee Mr W. H. Murcott occupied the chair. Accounts amounting to £35 13s 4d were ■passed for payment. The Otago Education Board advised that a further grant had been made to the committee .for asphalting, and askedthat the empty -drums be sold.—lt was agreed to offer the drums to, the public for 2s 6d each. In view of the letter from the board regarding the old furniture of the school, it was decided to sell the old forms and desks. A-letter from the dental clinic at Pah merston in connection with the assessments for the year was left to the secretary to deal with. The headmaster reported that the attendances during the month were again low, on account of measles and illness. Lectures had been given at the school on animal welfare as.suggested by the Animal Welfare League. He, also reported on the number of children, Avlio went. with the excursion to the,‘ Waitaki Hydro. It was decided to procure a shelf , for Miss Pott’s room.' A report 1 was submitted by the delegates to .the dental ’clinic. . The chairman reported. on the work carried on; during the month, . and stated that the tennis courts and asphalting were’ practically finished, and that the hedges had been trimmed and other works carried out. WHALEBOAT CLUB At a meeting held on Wednesday evening it was .decided to form a Whaleboat Club, and the following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr E..G. Lane; president, Mr G. Grenfell; vice-presidents— Messrs D. H. Gilmour, C. Church, D. Bowman, Linton Hodge, C. J. Marshall, R. K. Ireland; captain, Mr Cox; secret tary, Mr L. A. Wattereus; treasurer. Mr H. Benson, club captain, Mr T. Hotton; coach, Mr Steffehsen; committee—Messrs G. M'Culloch, E, Appelby, E. Cleverley, D. Wilson, M. Steffensen; Racing Committee, Messrs M. Steffensen and T. Hotton. It- was decided that the club colour, be white. Gifts of miniature cups were received from Messrs Benson, Wylie, M'Nulty, Crawley, and Markham, who were thanked by the club. A contribution was received from Mr G. Creagh, and others were promised by the Oamaru Harbour Board and the Boating Club. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING ' j HAMPDEN CLUB. A very successful wind-up social and dance was held by the Hampden Miniature Rifle Club. During the evening the | Rev- J. H. Harkness (honorary vice-presi-dent) presented the aggregate championship cup to O. C. Gould and the handicap cup to G. Nieolson. Mr Harkness complimented the club on its excellent performances during the past seasop. Mr S. Gillies, on behalf of the Farmers’ Union, presented H. Nieolson with the medal for the highest individual score outside the winning team in the C.A.C. Shield competition for members of the Farmers’ Union throughout New Zealand. The president (Mr W. T. Ford), on behalf of the North Otago Association, presented Mrs Belcher with a miniature .cup for her fine performance in the shield competition. Mr Ford congratulated Mrs Belcher on her high standard of shooting, which gained her third place out of a •total of 235 entries. ■ Mr D. Grant handed a miniature cup to Miss 6. Green from the association, this member having finished in the fourth position in the shield competition. During the evening Mr Stan Jackson contributed items, and good music : was supplied by Mr O. C. Gould .((piano) and Mr F. Hampton (violin). ‘ At the weekly shoot of the Railway Ladies’ Club Mrs Andrew won the rifle button and Mrs Greave the handicap button. The following are the results: — Mrs Andrew, 78 —7—80; Miss M'Kee, 69 —B —77; Mrs Benson, 71—7 —78; Miss Wilson, 74 —4—78; Miss Gumming, 69 6—75; Miss Nightingale, 7S —6—79; Miss O’Donnell, 69 —5—74; Miss Hall, 50 —15— 65; Mrs Greave, 67—15—80; Mrs M'Curdy, 75—6—80; Mrs M'Kay, 68—7— 75. During the evening a presentation was made to Mrs M'Kay, who is shortly leaving the district. WOMEN’S DIVISION, FARMERS’ UNION Mrs A. Lory presided over a good attendance. of members at the meeting of .the Airedale-Rosebery branch of the. Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. A motion of condolence was passed with Mrs Lory in the loss of her mother. The roll call was “Gardening Hints,” and some good suggestions were forthcoming. A very interesting lecture was given by Mrs Finlay (Enheld) on “ First Aid to the Injured,” Mrs Finlay giving demonstrations on bandaging. On the motion of the, president, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Finlay. Mrs and Miss Buick were in charge of the social part of the meeting, and the guessing competition was won by Mesdames Finlay, Kirkpatrick, Joiner, and Ballantyne (equal). The competition tor a fancy coat hanger was won by Miss Elder, with Mesdames Kirkpatrick and Buick and Miss Stephens second equal, and Miss I. Hastings fourth. The winners of the baking competition were Mrs Ballantyne and Miss Hastings (equal), Miss Elder being third. The next meeting, on October 31, will take the form of a garden party at the home of Miss Stephens.

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE The British and Dominions Films, Ltd., in " Up for the Derby,” the new comedy produced by that company featuring the British comedian, Sydney Howard, and showing finally to-night, has made the most entertaining comedy for the master funster. He has combined all of his laughter-making elements into a story which was specially written for the part he has to portray. The story introduces the star as an unsuccessful punter who eventually trains a Derby winner. He is co-starred with that other famous English comedian, Mark Daly, and Frank Harvey and Dorothy Bartlam supply much added interest and fulfil difficult roles with the ease of veteran stars. Much of the atmosphere of the production, which has that English race classic, the Derby, as its background, was captured for the film by the fact that British and Dominions actually had camera men on the great course to photograph the race itself. Plana .are at the Bristol. To-morrow afternoon and night Greta Garbo and John Gilbert appear in “,Queen Christina.” OPERA HOUSE Evidence of the pride that New Zealanders take in the beauties and glories of their country is the fact that ” Romantic New Zealand ” has shown to phenomenal business elsewhere in the Dominion. The picture is an entertaining combination of travelogue, historical picture, and variety show. Commencing with the discovery of New Zealand by the Dutch voyagers and with Cook’s visit at a later date, the film goes on to depict with a wealth of detail the lives and customs of the Maoris and the scenic wonders of the Dominion. To the accompaniment of a pleasant Explanatory voice, the camera takes one on a tour of the thermal wonders of the North Island, of big game and trout fishing places in sea and river, of the Tongnriro National Park and Mount Cook winter sports grounds, of Otago and West Coast gold mining areas, and of the glaciers and forests and agricultural . and pastoral, country of the whole Dominion. Topical views are presented of the four main centres. An outstanding feature of the film is the use in many parts of 'the Trucolour process, a New Zealand invention which reproduces every colour with the fidelity of Nature itself. It shows to-morrow and Monday, both afternoon and'night, at 1 the Opera'House. \ i PALMERSTON HALL ! With three-quarters of its scenes actually made at sea on a Pacific liner, especially chartered and turned into a “ floating studio ” for the production of “One Way Passage,” the Warner Bros,> picture, co-starring William Powell and Kay. Francis, establishes a new record' for realism, even in these days of ultrarealistic motion pictures. Not only v isPowell a law-breaker and a fugitive from justice in this romantic drama, but the crime of murder has crowned his misdeeds, and he is in headlong flight around the world in an effort to escape. Many thrilling incidents are presented on board the steamer, and altogether the picture is very entertaining. OAMARU RETAILERS’ COM- . MITTEE A meeting of the, Oamaru Retailers' Committee was. Held yesterday morning, the chairman (Mr H. L. Farailton). presiding. A letter was received from, the Mount Cook Tourist Company stating that last autumn it inaugurated a new tourist pas-; senger service from Studholme Junction to' Queenstown, leaving Studholme three days a week after the arrival of the early express from Christchurch, The letter stated that one thing that would appeal to the chamber was that the trip included the Waitaki dam, and the service would allow a connection from the Hermitage' to Studholme Junction. Passengers, in-: stead of returning from the Hermitage to Tiraaru, would be able to make a round trip and come down through Omarama and the Waitaki Valley, The No. 9 Licensing Authority iiad; ; ,turifed\ : ;thiH service down, but the company had appealed against the decision, and the Appeal { Board would be sitting early. The company asked that the chamber approve of the service.—lt was agreed to support the application providing that Oamaru would; be made the starting point instead of; Studholme Junction. , A letter was received from the Post and Telegraph Department stating- that ; half-rates for telephone calls would' beavailable from 6 p.m. on week days and 5 p.m. on Sundays, instead of 8 p.m, previously.—Received.

It was decided not to declare a halfholiday on Saturday, October 27, but to request the shops to close during the usual time for the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s annual show.

WAIAREKA LODGE About 60 Oddfellows took part in a church parade held by the Waiareka Lodge, and there was also a good representation of visitors from sister lodges. The puiade, which was in the hands of Bro. A. G. Alien, marched to the Enfield/ Presbyterian Church to bagpipe music supplied by Bro. J. Gibson (Loyal Alfred) and Bro. D. M’Cone (Waiareka). An impressive service was conducted at the Anglican Church, the preacher being the Yen. Archdeacon Russell. He was assisted by Bro. G. Yuill, chaplain of the Waiareka Lodge, who read the lesson. Mr F. C. Burry presided at the organ, and a solo by Mr Hinton'was much appreciated. GENERAL NEWS High Water at Oamaru.—October 12: 5.27 a.m. and 5.53 p.m. At the Glenavy Flower Show the silver cup for most points gained in the show was annexed by Miss E. M'Culloch. The cup was presented by Mr D. Ireland, of Glenavy. LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION OF TEAMS At a meeting of the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association the president (Mr G. Knowles) presided over a good attend-: mice of delegates. The question of the constitution of teams and match play was fully discussed. It was decided that the senior competition be played with teams of four men and four ladies, the Men’s Singles and Doubles, and the first two Ladies / Singles to be the, best of three sets not advantage, and the balance to be the best of 17 games. An Intermediate Grade is to be introduced, and it and the junior competition will consist of teams of six men and six ladies. In these grades the games will be the best of 17 games with the option, where there are only two courts, of playing six or seven up. The secretary was instructed to draw the attention of clubs to the necessity of commencing matches at 1 p.m. sharp. The offer of Mr H. B. M'Dowell to make out the draw of games and courts was accepted with thanks. It was decided to use Ayre’s balls for official association matches, and the following were approved for competition play:—Dunlop’s, Siazenger’s, Spaldings’s, and Ayre’s. In reference to uncompleted matches, the secretary was instructed to advise clubs that where half or more of the games had been played the match had to be completed before the next match day. On the other hand, where less than half had been played, the whole match had to be replayed the following Saturday. The question of instituting association courts was brought up by Mr R. Johnstone, who suggested that the Awamoa Club would be prepared to place its Nos. 5 and 6 courts at the disposal of the association. The suggestion was referred back to the Awamoa Club for a definite offer. Mr P. T. Mulligan was appointed to the vacancy on the Management Committee. Messrs Knowles, Familton, and the secretary were appointed a Grading Committee. VEW Season’s TENNIS RACKETS. Gut, iA Halls. Nets, ami oilier Tenuis Requisites. now available at Cottrell's, opposite Athenaeum.

SCHOOL SPORTS MASSED DRILL DISPLAY, Final arrangements are well in hand for the fourth annual sports meeting of the North Otago State Primary Schools’ Sports Association to b e staged on the Show Grounds to-morrow, and it is anticipated that a record crowd will be itf attendance. The assertion that this is one of the most successful organisations ever promoted in North Otago finds justification in the plain fact that each year both children’s entries and public patronage have increased. On Wednesday afternoon a rehearsal of the drill table by the four town schools was held on Tokaro Park, and everything went with a swing. When the country schools are included in this combined effort it will make a spectacular display well worth seeing. This year’s drill display, which promises to be one of the most effective yet staged, will be under the direct control of Mr C, A. Baird, who has spared no pains to have everything in good order for Saturday. The executive of the association is to be congratulated on its efforts to provide the maximum of enjoyment to the children at a minimum of expense. Catering arrangements are all that could be wished for. Luncheon and afternoon tea will be obtainable on the grounds, and for those who wish to make the day a picnic hot water will be provided free. The caterer announces that sandwiches and hot pies will be available for carrying away. This should be a welcome innovation at tram time. The public is urged to support the schools in the true sporting spirit. The object of the association is to provide healthy, organised sport for the children of the district, and any gam from such a gathering will be devoted to supplying cricket, tennis, and other games materials to these individual schools. PERSONAL Mr Lindsay S. Clark, of Maheno, and formerly of the North Otago Times staff and the editor of the Temuka Leader, has been appointed manager and assistant editor of the National Opinion. Mr Clark has gone to Wellington to take up his appointment. . . Dr T. Oliver, principal emeritnis of the Scottish Woollen Technical College of Galashiels, who is at present visiting Oamaru, is the guest of Mr H. Donald, of Leith street. Dr Oliver visited and inspected the Oamaru Woollen Mills yes- ; terday morning. - New Club Hotel. —Mr and Mrs L. Brooks, Mrs M. Gotleib, Mr B, R. Foot (Wellington), Mr R. G. Ratcliffe, Mr J. Scott, Mr S. A. Bird, Mr J. G. Grant (Dunedin), Mr W. H. Jones, Mr H. R. Wilson, Mr F. Dyer (Christchurch) . COMMUNITY SINGING Once again the Opera House was well filled for the weekly session of community singing under the leadership of Messrs J. Weir and Graham Dickel, who kept everyone bright and happy from start to finish. Mrs Loper gave valuable support at the piano. The feature of the evening’s entertainment was the display of dancing by Miss Jean Miller’s pupils, who delighted the public with the cleverness of their display. IMPRESSIONS OF THE TOWN After visiting the Waitaki Boys’ High School, Lady Fraser and Miss Jean Fraser were taken to the Oamaru Public Gardens, where they were shown the beauties of this amenity of the town by Mr R. Milligan (chairman of the Reserves Committee) and Mr J. Tait (curator). Lady Fraser expressed her delight at the beauty of the gardens and of the magnificent glasshouse, and she spoke in very complimentary terms of all she had seen. The Main street of the town, with its imposing avenue of stately trees, also came in for much eulogistic comment from the visitor, who also admired the Great War Memorial. Lady Fraser expressed her pleasure at having had the opportunity of inspecting such a beautiful town. WAITAKI AERO CLUB At a meeting of the Waitaki Aero Club Mr J. Grant (vice-president) presided over a good attendance of members. Messrs W."S, Russell, K. G. Manchester and N. B. Renncll, all of Waimate, were elected trainee members of the club, and the resignation of Miss K. Murray was accepted with regret. In recognition of their services to the club, Messrs R. and D. Shaw, M Walsh, and P. W. Borric were elected honorary associate members for the ensuing year. ill- W. S. Russell was appointed the club’s official representative in Waimate. It was • decided to hold competitions on Siinday ( October 21, for licensed pilots, including- those of Timaru, commencing at 9.30 a.m.j with post entries. It was decided to have a landing competition for Waitaki pilots for the Park Cup, bombing a'fixed target for Waitaki pilots only for the Bates Cup," a landing contest between teams of three to be selected from Waitaki and Timaru, and an acrobatic contest open to all pilots, including a stall, turn, loop, and spin.