NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22487, 4 February 1935, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

(FROM' OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

NORTH KENNEL CLUB, '»' MBB&QN PARADE : ii'tte Otago'rKennel Club opened Jtc-wSsfeßi'on Saturday 'smith a successful at, Friend Bay. The psfsde proved, one of the'nisin attrac- ; tions for those attending the carnival; and it was; remarkable the amount of in-, terest that -wag displayed in the dogs of; 'ill; breeds, large crowds surrounding the! ignclosure where the dogs were judged. ?T!ie%ntries:;iri':the various. ;clas*es were disappointing, hut, nevertheless, the competitioi jirt£ fairly keen. '■*'■ It expectedthit there would^have been :a. big contingent-', irom both sTimarn and ""puncdin, but there ."were only';fwo entrhnte from- each; .of these places, ;s;fMr:.Gi C. Hayhurqt for ihe sporting and w»-»po#rrf«r dogs, and Mr. M. F, Wooamn&sWiiue jfcelrriers and; toys. ; The general standard of dog entered was laxgej: the iu$HSjS been given a far njore djmenlt'' task. '"'• The smooth-coated fax'-terrier, dog owned by Mr A. Fraser was outstanding-in -the '.< parade. A vvery . brought^

forward by Mr J. S. Genge, and the Sealyhams and Scottish Terriers showed signs of developing into first-class animals. The Cocker which won-the sporting stakes was a typical specimen, and was closely pressed by the greyhoun#-dog. The. rough-coated collie bitch was. unfortunately right out of coat,' otherwise > it would have; gone higher. The winning Alsatian bitch was a fine :specimen. ■■• .. The parade was very well conducted, and the- officials in charge are.to be congratulated ,on their"" efforts. The ribbons were 'presented to the winning;owners by'Mrs G;- OV* Hayhurst, wife of the president. ~..".. Detailed results are as follows: . . '.* "' ALSATIANS. ; Puppy, under'l2 months—Dog, Miss L.j Greig (Timaru) 1; bitch, T. Thompson 1. Novice—Bitch, Mrs C. -B. Butcher 1. W. L. Notman 1, Miss Greig 2. . >,.-.-* ;,., . , BULLDOGS. ■;•,-.: h ■;■( ... ' Open—Dor, iV .French bulldog, jopen—Bitch, ; .Mrs Bracks (DuhedihX 1.-' : '-' "''■':'■-"- ■••-'"- ' ROUGH-COATED COLLIES. .Novice—Dog, Mrs W. L. Cook 1. . ; Mrs Cpok.i;; bitch, Mrs. Donaldson 1. ~';'?'. ~ "" 1 .-".- /' ; ■-; " s Mogth-coated -collies; ' Novice—Dog.'Mrs Robertson 1. Open—Dog, Mrs Robertson •, 1. BLACK, COCKERS. Novice—-Dog, J.-Feirnley .1.. ' Open—Bitch, L -Hv Petrie ly Mrs 'Houghton %. .•■ - .''■''• . -- ■■" COCKERS,. 0.T.8. jPii^y, x ;iindißr **; RbTsertßon' ti; ' •"V; ; -.„ "J- ; " •-, ■ . -_ i I. Brooker 1, H,: ; Robertson 2: ■ >'.■ \: ■ ~ ' | i IRISH SETTERS. j ,' "': F. Furney 1; bitch, T.i iGreeui-Z; •.■■....';.. ; 1v.:•:•--..' :.-..••" v '■■"- ■•,. \'\ -, t ; , ; POINTERS. , ~. ; ;6pen—Dog,.F. Watferwbrth 1. ' \;; ! ■ ' <T . RETRIEVERS. . , .■:■;.■>■• Labrador/ " '. ; .'■{ Pnppv, under'four months—Dpg,? Ji S. .GepSa, i -'and.<;2. .'- ,". : ]~\ ' Puppy, under eight m6riths-—J.S.Geinge i .1,-TM. Ross. 2. :■:'-'■■'- -.-■ .■- - '| . i ;- ~Pu]pp^:.under'l2. G^cpgej . ';N»\dce-rJf..' St. G.enge li i" •', •■ ■ :.VOperi-^J; v S.' Gehge 1. v"-" i: Eastbn 1. V' -;'/•- ' ' GTIEYHOUNbSf. "'■ ;/ : Latimer' 1." ' ''■•, . -, • ___ ~ T. Richards, 1; bjtqh,, \yf. "Latimer' 1« ; ' r".':-'"*;-V- ---;**;'™':' 'Novice^—BitchJES-Woodward -1. _ , :; Open—Bitch, Mi 'Wpodward 1 and, % ' SMOOTH-COAT%' FOX TERRIERS; '"j(;Pup'py,; : tiitider "f our.' mpnih^Do^, l ''.Tio'uiS i Geen -Is :" . ''' •" ' ■" ",., . ',' Bro^rpeU•:.'.'■ • .■.■;''.: .; O^ett— Dbg>* A. Frafier \}' bitch; A. ; Fraser" ' , '""'', ~■ ~ ~ ; ' ,'.' ■' SEALYHAM.'TERRIERS. ' Puppyj under four Mrs Hayhuretl, 2, ahd,3., .'".TERRIERSiv > ~'.' ("Puppyi under: Dr Smith Morton; 1."" ," : " 1 J ::;^'.; ;'—-■_::: Puppy, under, ,12 : monthsr—Dog, „ Mrs.' Spier's I.K: -.-■<.'""? : Mra-Spiers, 1; Spiers Tana 2. . ' " 'West highland white < TEBRIERS. . Open—Dog, Mrs.Bracks 1. .." CAIRN TERRIERS. ' OpenAßitcb/Wvfi. Wylie 1. -'.-,,- '. IRISH TERRIERS. - ■ . Puppy,.: under ;eight; months —Dog, P.. Maude 1; bitch, E. Vernor •^-PuppyVsunder v l2 months—Dog,' Miss Boyd 1; bitch, E. Vernor 1. _ , . .. i Novice—Dog, Miss Boyd I; mtchi f ;E, Vernor 1.. - J _,. Open—Dog; P. W. Hargreaves 1, Miss Boyd 2; bitch, E. Yernor 2.

: SYDNEY SILKIES; . , - > Mrs Jjsckson'l." _ ,j :v!:r Open—Bitch, Mrs Jackson 1> ; /-, _, ; ' Mri Francis 1. ,> ; '

'.'. :,,■ "■■;PEKINESE., - ;':.■: • Open—Bitch, Mrs WaddeU .%:■ L WORKING SHEEP; ,i ," j Puppy, under "four months—Dog, Miss Kearns 1. • < •• .--■•-----:;-'—/.;.•-:-■.- : -.:-.:•-, : - ! GREAT DANE.

• Puppy* under eight months—Dog, J. Drabble 1. ■;;.'• ' \ Pupjtyy; under 12 Months—J. Drabble

fl i> . ; - STAKES. . >: ' ■ •, s Dog,".pupby, all, breeds, v under four Genie : £i: ..'.' Puppy£urider eight ittonth&KF. Drabble' (Great'.'Dane) I ; r ':; :■' ''."',-',' . '•:!!£, ,:K/ PuPKIf., ; under: ;1"2 months-—J. 'Drabble

N^ice—J.; Drabble 1. : ' , v •■.,•/ ~■ (AlsStian) I.',' >J . V , .■',";'■■ '".'-v';"' '■''-•..,"■<

'-'^Sportin'g r dogs-I. H. Petrie (black cocker) I'.' ■ \». ■ l * Waddell lvr' '■;?'';? ';Brace— J. S. Genge;;l.'"'.' /' • . , ■•;' An innoya'tibti-.to the parade was the ribbon 1 given" for r the ; brace 1 class by an anonymous donor, who desired that the winning brace should be selected by the public vote. -'--■ ,' :; :' '".'.■.'•

„ MAJESTIC- THEATRE, "BLOSSOM TIME." has rolled by since the genius •of r Franz' Schubert first enthralled a music-loving; world; apd, as if '' to celebrate thisiCentenary,- producTi#6i" . is?presented' to ppres'ent'dfiy au&ence,sij.The'.wistftij r story \ '-:6f> Schubert— -a! miracle'of fragrant nielodv. and ]-.- rio3d /in''Blossom Time," the!.,music ,of -the great composer is interpreted with great beauty throughout. Richard Tauber, .the world-fainpus tenor, in taking.'the pjLfs'. •of v Schubert, shows that, he is not only the; possessor ,of a wonderful voice, but ;that,he is an-accomplished'actor. .The music is the outstanding paftvbfi tfhe pictprei ;and there is a -sympathetic; touch about ..Schubert's; unrequited love- that .'•dings, round:.the.memory of the composer.' delight and anviri'spjratipji, .-and ?h|? /moving interpretations > take.audiences',by/?t6rm.', The; scenes are iextrenie.ly. .picturegqije,.! and. there -is a pleastygy romance h between'-v,the girl of Schubert's heart and a/1 captain of the 'dr«:gbopd.;'>'Humpa'r i^.jboi^ ,^c^inK;>> the rare musical, r>riYanticy ;ahd !e'n,ter-' ■tsinmept /in y<'ty<m<m''!iiiti6? i make it'one .of the '6'utstandin'g productions of all time. Shoeingiat the Majestic Ifaeatre at the matinee and production .will live long amids-thefcherished memories of aH~who see it. : ■"' ■'.'"'"

' OPERA HOtJSE "Operator ; 13,".based on. the story off Robert W. Chambers,'shows tonight at the Opera'House.; Reminiscent r pt.:'t'Smiling Through,?', this play deals? with the espionage during, the Civil War, and in it "Miss Pavi.es plays the role of a spy, who, after:many narrow escapes, emerges from the. struggle with Cooper, an enemy scout/ as her lover. The musical spirit of the Old South has also been ably, and made a vital part of 4he story with Bonp*s : and music by, .the four Mills Brothers, by Miss Davies; and by.i ;the r 'bid-fasbiohed dances '-that' : have been" Revived for-; the production. "It' is a that.is to ple«6ei)->The setial, shb'wst,at th£> Opera' House >0„ : -M ';.**

FRIENDL? '• BAY -SOdETV

M'lvor beat Hastie. Hastie's crew went to the front early, but in front of Sumpter's wharf M'lvor pulled up -even. M'lvor then took -the lead and pulled away to win by a canvas. ; Final. Holland beat M'lvor. Both crews got a good even start, and rowed neck and neck until halfway over the course, when M'lvor showed signs of drawing out, but Holland's crew pulled ;iyel| and-Went out to a lead, of Half; a 1 Jifength. This 1 was .maintained .until jaboiit of the course had'been completed, when M'lvor gained slightly, but was too. late to do any. good. .Holland, rowing well, won the race by a good canvas. ,' : * : '.',: i

SUCCESSFUL CARNIVAL Saturday was beautifully- fine for the carnival held by the North Otago Friendly Bay Improvement Society at Friendly Bay, and the gala proved one of the most novel and interesting events held in the tawn"/^br ; done ; -all in ite»powfii J - I .to 'provide entertainment for'all. classes, arid its efforts were 'undoubtedly crowned with success. From:, early, late at night'large crowds, gathered' at the bay to join in'.'the ■ spirit,, f The, bay. was looking at its' ;; best, "and -the' various' places of entertainment and, refreshment booths were set amidst picturesque surroundings. All Coies.were set.aside, and everyone entered enthusiastically into the fun, and it was irdeed a day which will be. -remembered for some time.'

WESTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ~ - ; annual~¥eeting •Mr J. Campbell . (president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the. Weston Horticultural Society. The report disclosed that the society was in a sound position financially, and that the last show, despite the dry season, had proved an outstanding success. The society took, the;opportunity of thanking all those who had,given special prizes, and the judges and stewards for their valuable assistance.

At 2 p.m. the president of the Friendly Bay Society (Mr E.Coker),-.extended;a welcome to all, arid. expressed ,the hope that the carnival would be a success. He' then introduced- the Mayor (Mr M. F. Cobney) and, called oh him to open the ■carnival. ■ .:',- ■ >

In declaring the carnival open the Mayor said he was, pleased to be present, and first of all he congratulated the Friendly Bay Society on the wonderful work it had done-at- the bay up to the present time. Mr Cooney stated ! that many of those .present, would, remember, the time when the present bay was practically the whole ; place beii^g l a mere lagoon. ';Hbwev^r, '■ owing to ■:- thej efforts -of i.thp work in'b'eautifyinci} the place had been carried bhr/and an ideal, children's playground had also been provided. Up <tb the present time the society.had spent about £3OOO in beautify-; ing the, bay., -The society was .almost. i feal6'us- : and'"'piib.lic-Bpiri'teci; "body, ■arid,-,' , -b;h; behalf of''the "citizens'of uamaru,'he con-" gratulated it on the splendid work ac-. complished. There was still a great dea) of improvement to be. carried out, and he. asked the public to co-operate with the society in continuing the work so well .done. : The bay great joy for the. and it was both safe and attractive. ~ The society was embanking on a new policy, and he appealed to ' the. .citizens to give their utmost support; so,, that the new scheme would be realised.- The work had really only begun. and jail .should rally round the society and see; its. policy completed. The Mayor then-declared the tarniyal officially open, and'/wished the -society every success in ;ij;s.-Jveht)i'r^., ; •',;;,', '...,-% ... From then ,on the bay was the scene of great activity, and the various forma of . entertainihent' "and* refreshment booths bdine; in-j'foi' ' a,'- good ••. share of business. Main, interest' .was perhaps centred in -the, 6i4e-shb.w^,.where-.groups of people triad their ..'skill:-In various forms of, sport, urged J the enthusiastic workers, in (.'cnkrge.'v Another fbrih■; of'.entertainment wasithe. fortune-telling, and further "on . a tehjt r ,v wa.B set aside " for the party bf'Mabris'from Mberaki, and they did in\iicht to \p'i. l oyid4: enteutaihineht with Ranees, &*& hakajs; Here ag'4ih''/the of' ,the ; crowd was ;and ;w;ith'ia£ Excellent orchestra, w-i^h. Mrs' Donjildsoji rat' the ; .pio.no, the proceedings;,werertgfeatly, ehliyened,. The Maoris .were; iii-fine form, and-they did njuqb,t,b;,;keep l ,;'..tae,; 'spectators, highly 'amused..- -■'■■. ; '"- : ;,-'.'., /; '..■:■",■ -'.'.-.;' -.-.

The election of officers resulted, as fol-lows:—i-President, Mr-R. Dick; senior vicepresident, Mr W. Laney; vice-presidents— Mqsdames JLaney, Copland, Jl R. Mitchell, Qenimell, I, J. Gampbellt Matheson, and Sawers, Messrs John 'Campbell, G, StevenSon, J. Sawers, D. M. Copland; Thomas Gemmell, A. J. Kitchen. W. West, H. Weaver, and the Rev. fl. Hogg. The date for the forthcoming show was, fiSjed for February."2B. . '',','"" ",; ', i, . v : - : v.m.:-. . •- ■■,.,- 'n -; OAMARU DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB

On Saturday the Oamaru Defence Rifle Club fired the final shoot of the longrange series over the 800 yards and 000 yards. The weather was fine and hot, but. a variable, strong wind from the north-east and a 'hazy light ; made; shooting extremely difficult at times, and misses Vere plentiful. The .match was won: by H-. Koppert with 93. Best scores off the rifle were made by H. Koppert 49, W. Gibson 49 at 800' yards, and G. Allan 46 at 900; yards. Next Saturday the third series ".will start with a'match over the ■3OO yards and 500 yards' ranges. Following are the scores, the first seven being

Long-range- Handicap Aggregate.—W« Smith 186, R. Smith 186, and G. Allan 186 (equal) 1. -.■>._ ' ; \

'/.The placid of.the harbour were crowded with crafts of, all descriptions, aid" here some sought pleasure in cruising in the launched some of which were gaily'decorated with bunting, and adding gaiety-to- the whole scene. Races were heldi-fijr -the launches and. canoes, and the Oamaru Boating Club rowed off the M'Adam Memorial HFours, and the competition was very. keen. Swimming events, races for the children, arid a baby show also created' much interest. ■; The evening'saw a further large crowd, and ; all spent,a happy timei The multicoloured lights reflecting 6n the places of entertainment and across the waters, the illuminated' craft, and the masses -of. people allVmade a striking picture that will long be remembered. ■•'? 'Duririg the afternoon the Oamaru Municipal* Band was in attendance, and in the evening the Oamaru Regimental arid Highland Pipe Bands rendered selections. \ The music was greatly appreci-? ated 'b'y'the large crowds, and, indeed, added, much to the success of the carnival. The Friendly Bay Society and the large barid of workers are deserving of the highest praise for their labours in ensure ing a successful carnival. The intents were excellently carried out, and the result should prove ve?y gratfiying to 'the- promoters. ' ... Reisultfi of the various events are as followsT^'"': '__.' ."":•'".. '1 ,\ :::.,i baby SHOW. ;J -Judges:" Mrs M. F. Cooney, Mrs J> iii ;p.< Rporiey, and Sister. Jones. fi r Under i six months.—Jack Robson 1", %ev\xi Mororiey 2. ' .„ '. J .•Si*- to -twelve months.—K. Stringer 1, Noel*?; lister,2. . ■■„_,.! • Twelve-to fifteen months.—E. Hardie •1, D; Lawrie-i 2i Blair v.R6dgers,> h.c. T ; * Fifteen to eighteen 'months.—Avon Davies 1, John M'Kay 2. ■ - _ Eighteen to twenty months.—Bruce Knowles 1, Helen Piercy>2.

PERSONAL Queen's Hotel.—Mr G. A. Lee, Mr'J. A. Reeves (Auckland), Mr B. G., Bell Mr Fairburn (Dunedin), Mr G. Falcpner. Mr A. W. Smith (Christchurch), Dr and Mrs A. J. Vere Arlde, Mr H. Arkle, Mr T. Arkle-(Perth). "-'.' • 'New Club Hotel.—Miss Hulston, Miss Earwaterj Mr A. S. Legh, Mr,A. T. Lee '(Christchurch), Mr T. M. Jpllings, Mrs and,Miss Maunsell (London).' Mr T. G. Moore (Rangiora)Y Mr and Mrs'G. W. Little and children (Paimerstpn North), Mr. H.'Davies (Auckland), Mr Bass ;(Gore),-Mr and J\lrs .M'Dpnald, Mr Speight, Mr Evans,' Mr. and Mrs L; H. Beasjey, Mr .and' MrsAlleH and. children (Duhedim)'. •■•'■ . ..: ■

OAMAKu DEFEATS AWAMOA A ; The of 'interest on Saturday {Was .theienip'r;game.betweeh Oamaru' and Awamoa A. These two teams were very evenly, matched, and on the , previous meeting tlf is. the:'result ,w'as in ; doubt until the final set; the decision gping to Awamoa.: On Saturday the result wtf6 ■reversed, Oamaru winning: by: ninematches tb.seven.'.' The game between Awamoa aß': and .Waimate Was postponed until next-Saturday. " Only, two' junior games in which' Columlja A easily defeated;-Columba '■■ B, and Pukeuri beat Oamaru.tr: '••-»•>;.- ;••• ••■ ; ;

. t'- SENIOR OAMARU v: -AWAMOA A (OamarU names first.)

Men's Singles.—M f Dougal! beat Familton. 6-^-0,; 6—-2; Feathers lost to ; Johnston 6V—l,; 5—6, Doi-wood lost to K. Walton 6—5, 3—6, 2—6; Giffiri lost to L Walton 6—5, 2r-6, 5-r6, •

."'...', CHILDREN'S RACES. Girls (under 5- years) .—Betty Walsh 1, Eveline Kane 2; Jessie Hamilton 1 ; , Winnie Scott 2; Muriel Waddle 1, Joan Webb ,2; Daphne WilHams'Vl, Ailsa Cleverley*2. •/■'■"■■,'■ •■'..' '' '?•;;.-'*■£*■■.■;. Boys"(upder, s'years)j—Douglas:Bird 1, Owen Rotigers 2;VBob:'vMMdigah; 1, S. Wilson 2t.i i [IT- ' ■■£.■■"' , - Girls .(5 ta .7 - years) .—*Alisa 'Hamilton 1, R;. Cunningham 2i-. . .*;. Boys (5 td'T : year's).—Ei"Robinson 1, S. Hunter 2."*'V -,;"»• -Q-.'ii-"\- ' : , Girls (7 to 9 Boyd 2. •...,•;,'.. ,-A ;;;■■'■ Boys (7 to 9 years) .—J. Park 1, Ii Ghilcott2 ; -. •."'■• : " ; -'. ,f :?.'';.

■■, i -Ladies s Weavers beat Mrs Bradley 6—l, 6—l; Miss Sumpter beat: Miss 'Humphries 6+-5, Miss Wylde-Brbwn beat Miss Nieplls: 9—2, Miss' M'Culloch lost to" Mrs Shand I—9. Men's Doubles. M'Dougall , and Feathers' beat Johnston and! Faniiltbn 6—2, Dorward and Giffin lost to -Walton brothers o—6; 4—6. >•"' • Ladies' Weavers arid Sumpter. beat Mesdames, Bradley 'and Shnnd 9—B; Misses Wylde-Brown and M'Culloch beat Misses Humphries and Nicolls ■;;','' -■ ; , , •?-• .

Mixed Doubles.^—M'Dougall and Mit-s beat Jobrision and Mrs .Bradley 9-TT-5; Feathers and Miss SUmpter-beat If. Walton .and Miss,Humphries 9—6;, Dorwavd" and ; Miss Wylde-Brown lost to Familtoh and Miss, Nicolls' 5—9; Giffin and Miss ■■' M'Cullbch lost to I. Walton 6—9. - '; .. •Totals:; .Oainaru, 9 matches (153 games); Awamoa A, 7 matches (134 gaiiies).' .

. Girls (9 to 12 "years) ,—Lenore Allan 1, Bertha Hamilton 2; Madge Robertson 1, Olga Maddigan 2. Boys (9 to 12 years).—W. Widdowson 1, F. Arscott 2. '• ; -'.; .-,;■■• : :.'..."' ..•..■ i'.j

Three-legged Race (girls under, 14 years) V—E. Pollock and Gracie Lorenzeh .Threejegged Race (boys- Under" 14 years).—W. Slayin and F.';Arscott■ 1.

rWheelbarrow--Race,r (boys-under vlO years) .—Laing Inglis' and' Djck;Smith 1, Sydney Hunt .arid Willip Smith-2;:: .

;.., Three:legged Race (girl's) d;ley andi, Dorothy' Williains',,l,,..Joan*. Rowiands and fJoap;.Galloway. ;2,-:!' ''> ;••■ •■;'' y 'A .Young Ladies' Betty PolAlpok l^_Miss;V.;H ; jtcK 2," :jpr:;: •.-..'r.'l , Married-Ladies' Race.—Mi's SiiialHvood ,I', Mrs Cleverley 2„ .' ' : • SWIMMING. " \ "'iJO.'Yards (boys 15 years and under.):. — J..Pilling'ij-Joe Turvey'2. , ',. iIOO Yards "Breaststfbke.—J. Wray 1. ir.-SO Yards Freestyle";—R. M'Laren 1. i/r. 100' Yards Freestyle—S. Miller': 1. ■.. ;-- .; : ' ;LAUNCH;BACES.',,,' ; .:' High-power. Launch—Vajjmsti: (G. IWaterus) 1, Elsie (K.' Harper), 2.- • ' f : " Low-power Launch.—Hope' (E. Apipleby) 1, Edie (J. Don) 2,. ■''"■ ',; s . Boys' Canoe Race;—W. ;Edgar ;1.. :; ROWING. : Two.rounds and the final of-the M'Adfam Memorial Fours' were', at '-'the Oamaru Harbour excellent conditions, Holland's crew being the winners. i",. . ■, ..', First 'Roiirid. ' ':■','/% i ? Holland beat Patterson;.. —,.',:: • :v Both crews got away frpm a good start, •ahd •Hollandj'wa's-.'first to';._bb'taih, a* lead, but': Patt6rspU' : gaified?ph:'theV'opponents by, half a .lengtji, Both ci;ews were rowing Jwejl, and 'majmtatihed.'fhe'Jsanje -"position for abbiit of the .course, when Holland put on a sprint and" pulled out to win by about three-quarters of a length.', ._ , . " '...-. ■• ,\6 . flastie beat Morris; ',.•.;: ,' ; '

Hastie managed to get a lead early, and pulled very. welL over t the',whole, cour.se to win by about half a" lengta;^w, ':■ :,l ~ *~. / ~~ Second Round., 'f-r Holland beat S^po wart. ■' ';!!

Both crews got away from, a good start. Holland pulled out to a lead of a canvas, but after about six lengths had been traversed Spowart looked like' gaining.' Holland, however, put in his usual dash., and with good long drives pulled out to win by one length and. a-half, which he held to the finish; . - .

' JUNIOR' I ',. COLUMBA> A "v. COLUMBA 8., v ■•"•"''. ..(Columba A names first.)' .; Men's Singles.—J. Walton 9, B. B. . W,altori 4;, .Fraser p,. Hamilton 7; Miller 9, Main 8; Christie. 9, Lavender. 3: Watts .9, Kerr Or Moffat 7. .;•• . Ladies',Singles.—Miss A. .Doran 7, Miss .B_ Anderson 5; Mists Fraser. 2,. Mies 6. Patterson 7; Miss A.. M'Kenzie 7, Miss K. Cameron-0;, Miss J. Kidd beat Mrs Anderson by default; Miss N. Christie 7, 'Miss L. Thomson. 1: Miss L. M'Kenzie 7, Miss Nicholson 2.. ■ •■ Men's Doubles.—Walton and Miller'B. and. Hamilton 9; Fraser and Watts. 9, Kerr- and Lavender 4;- Moffat and Christie 9, Main and M'Whirter 4.■', : Ladies' Doubles.—Misses Doran and Franer 7, Misses G. Patterson 'and B. Anderson 5; Misses, Kidd and Christie 7, ;Misses L. Thomson and Cameron'' 3; Misses L. and A. M'Kenzie y. Mrs Anderson and Miss Nicholson unplayed. Mixed Doubles.—Walton and Miss Frase,r 9, Walton and Miss Patterson 5; Fraser and Miss Doran 9, Moffat and Miss Thomson 1 4; Miller and Mi'ss A. M'Kenzie 9, Main and Miss Cameron 5; Watts_and Miss Christie 2, Hamilton and Miss L. M'Kenzie 9;. Christie and Miss. Kidd 7, M'Whirter and Miss Anderson 9; Moffat and Miss L. M'Kenzie v. Kerr and Mrs Anderson unplayed,. Totals: Columba A, 18 sets (160 games); Columba B, 4 sets (100 games).

©AMARU v.' PUKEURI. : ~.;■; (PukeurLnamesiirst.) Men's Singles.—M'Pherson. 6, Knowles 5; K. Easton 4,M'Masters 6; N. M'Gettigan 4, Bogs 6; Restall 6, M'Leod 1; T. M'Gettigan 6, Spooner 5; Hickey 6, Ryan

w&, a 4 Singles.—Mrs Ingram'6, .Miss M'Culloch 3; Miss Restall 6, Miss Skene 3; Mrs Diim,bleto n 6, Miss Ellis 1; Miss Paton 3, Miss Finch 6; Mrs Hughes won bv default from Mrs Ryan; Mrs Dugdale won by default.

.Mens Doubles.—M'Pherson and Easton 6, Knowles and Ross 5; N. M'Gettigan and Restall 2, M'Masters and M'Leod 6; T. M'Gettigan and Hickey 6, Ryan and Spooner 5. .

Ladies' .Doubles.—Mescjames Ingram and Dumbleton 6,. Misses M'Culloch and Finch 5; Mrs Hughes and Miss RestaTl 6, Misses Skene and Ellis 1; Miss Paton and Mrs Dugdale won by default. - Mixed Doubles.—M'Pherson . and Mrs Ingram 6, Knowles and- Miss M'Culloch 2; Easton and Mrs Dumbleton 3, M'Mastere and Miss Skene 6; N. M'Gettigan and Miss Restall 6, Ross and Miss Ellis 2; Restall and Mrs Hughes 4, M'Leod and Miss Finch 6; T. M'Gettigan and Miss Paton won by default; Hickey and Mrs Dugdale 6, Ryan and Mrs Ryan 1. Totals: Pukeuri, 18 sets (104 games); Oairiaru, 6 sets (76 games).

BOWLING NORTH OTAGO. WINS MURRAY j BOWL The annual match between the North Otago arid South Canterbury bowling centres for.the Murray Bowl was played on 'the Phoenix old green on Saturday morning, the perfect weather and keen green making the outing exceedingly enjoyable. North Otago won the match by 28 points, and honours axe now even in this annual competition each centre having won the trophy four times. In handing over the Murray Bowl, Mr. A. Clark (president of the South Canter T bury Centre) said it was a pleasure for the visitors to come to such beautiful surroundings and such a wonderful green and to meet North Otago bowlers in such fine sporting spirit. The winning of the match did not matter,, but -it was the fostering of the fine sporting spirit that counted, and that was why Oamaru bowlers were always pleased to go to Timaru, and Timaru bowlers to come to Oamaru. jHe thanked the North Otago Centre fd,r the hospitality extended to them, and especially the ladies in idis-* pensing afternoon tea, and congratulated the North Otago Centre on winning!the trophy this year. Though North O|ago did not have the-number to draw from, the result that day showed they 3md bowlers the equal of Tiinaru's at 'any time. He ! had great pleasure in handing the trophy over with' all good wishes from South Canterbury. j ". 'Mr' A,. ,C. Forrest ' (president, of i the North Otago • Centre),' iri; accepting the trophy, said the late Mr Murray was a fine sport, who had presented the trophy with the idea of fostering bowling in North Otago and South Cantei-bury. , It has.been suggested that the match should have',, been,, played on the Bukeuri green as ft'tribute "to the donor of the trophy, but the general opinion of the players was that they should give the visitors the best posible, and so it was'played at Phoenix, and he was sure the Pukeuri players would understand and accept the decision of the centre in a sporting spirit. He hoped the visitors: had had a good time, and reciprocated their good wishes. ; North Otago had a representative team that day, which they were not always able to get to travel to Timaru. Cheers ' were exchanged between the teams, and the afternoon voted by all to be a thoroughly enjoyable one; ' Results (North Otago names first): — H. L. Familtori, D. Marshall, J. T. Adams, Joe Reid 34, S. Brooks, R. B. Hart, J. B. Robinson, R. S. Nicol 15. W. M'Combie, T. Kennedy, C. C. Cook, J. T.: Calder 11, Smith, Grey, Darroch, J.' Latimer 34. '■','. W. Oats, W. Richardson..F. L; Barr, R. Hewat 17, H. Wall, W: Whitehead, C. Boulter, H. Carlton SI. R. Taylor, A. Smith, H. Donald, W. Deriholm 28,. Jt Adams, A. R. Clark, AVinriingtori, H. Kebby 18J. Carson, W.Chappell, W. Selfe, T. Berry 23, Mitchell, Stevens, Smith, A. N. Good 21. ."■'.' " ■'".""■

A. C. Forrest, H: Miller, G. A. Mitchell, D; H. Thomson 27, Fairhall, Greenfield, M'Lareri; J. Gibson 20. B. Easton. H. Easton, N. Parker, F. Dumbleton 29, Chilcott, Edwards, Farrow, A. Clark 17. J. A. Dunbar, W. Buist.E. W. Grenfell. Gk P. Mollison SI, Thoreau, Toneycliffe,. Peebles, R. Kirk 16. Totals: North Otago 200, South Canterbury 172;.1 .■ ;.■'";. .':.'■ '■:,,■. . ",-.- AWAMOA v. KIA TOA

•Kia Toa (Timaru) played/, a return match against Awamoa at Awanioa, winning the match by two points. Results (Kia Toa names Chapman, Gibson, 'Donaldson 18, Moore M'Murtrie, Brown, Robertson 22; Berry, Lynskey, Lyhskey, Hunt. 23, Vernor, Cradock, Glen, Dunbar 17; Mackie, Tor-, ranee, Evans, Ramage 20, Brooker, Main, Stichman; Christie 23; Hunt,'Butler, Irwin,' Ellis 13, Nicholson* Henderson, Gerrie, Rusbatch 17;' Milne, Miller, Lister, Taylor 12, Faris, Lee* Jones* Jenkins 16; M'Nab, Cullman, M'Neil, Crisp 24, Kemp, Jeffery, .Terakins 13. Totals: Kia Toa 110, Awamoa 108. sidey Cup : \ - ' ■:

CRICKET NORTH OTAGO v. SOUTH CANTERBURY Vj At- the Waitaki High School grounds on Saturday, the inter-provincial match between North Otago and South Canterbury resulted in a draw, the honours being in favour of the home side. ' The Weather, although misty : in the earlv morning, was ideal for cricket, and the wicket was fast,and true. North Otago had first use of' the wicket, and opened with Uttley and Brown, who batted quietly to give their side a good start. The light was'''very trying "at the.commencement, and it was significant,that of the first eight overs seven were Runs came slowly but steadily, and the partnership produced 72 runs. Uttley's strike ; for 37, and. Brown's for 34. were valuable contributions to the total, the batsmen also helping to take the sting out; of tfie visitors' attack. Zinimermann, and Bi'boker K becanie associated in another useful partnership, and with tlie improve-, merit in the batting became forceful and attractive. Zinimermann batted well for 29 runs,; and the board' read; 122 for the loss of three wickets. . Brobker was joined by ; M'Donald. and, runs came smartly, until, M'Donald was stumped in going for a big hit, with his score at 14. Taylor was"- the incomer, and he and Brobker continued to bat. brightly, Tay lor adding a useful 32 to the score. Davey and, Firth did not last long, but Maddigan assisted Brooker in adding 43 June in'quick tinie/and at the afternoon tea Wdjournnierit the board read,26B for the loss of nine wickets, when the innings ' was closed ■ with Brooker not .out, for 77. Brooker batted very attractively throughout his innings. '.' With 'the" exception of a confident appeal for a catch behind the wickets when he was in the fifties, his-display was. chanceless. Hie off-driving was' a feature, and. his pray on the leg side showed an improvement over previous form. ~His score included 10 4's. Both Smith arid Seaton bowled very steadily, but the best figures went to Davies, who secured four wickets at the cost of 49. runs. '■■■■",. ~,. • , South Canterbury opened with, Button and Davies, but the last-namedssuccumbed to a catch by Brooker with' only. 12 runs on the board. , Murchison joined Button, and the partnership a useful one in taking the total to 61, when ■Button lost his wicket with 25 to.iiw credit. -Allen ; joined, Murchison, and went for the bowling in no uncertain manner, the pair taking the score'to past the century, Murchison's tally being. 4d and Allen's 25, which included five boundaries. , The reiriainintr batsmen were disriiissed.- cheaply, and at stumps seven wickets we're down for 108 ■runs. Maddigan and Zinimermann bore the, brunt of the attack, Zimmermann taking three Wickets for 25 runs. ': Firth' justified his inclusion in the teani as a bowler by taking two wickets at a cost of only •three runs'.,' \...- ";■;,; north otago;

The following are ; the Meadpwbank rinks 'to play .Awamoa. on Tuesday at 6 o'clock:—H. Taylor, Rushtoti, Grichtoni Bee; Hartley, Luisetti; Chappell. Berry; A'tkinson, Kitchen, Mitchell, Blacklock; Carson, Blacklock,"jtin.,.R. Taylor, Campbell; M'Kay; Skirving, Hart,\ Denholm; Don, J. Robertson, Miller, Martin; Brown, Nimmo; Smith, Selfe; M'Pheat.'A. Roberteon, Donald, S. Mollison. ■/■< ;■< : ~ HERBERT NOTES i A very enjoyable time was .spent in the Scout Hall, when:. Scoutmaster Andrews | and Scout Barry were-entertained at a social' evening; given, by the local ScpUta |i and Ladies' Committee, oh their return; tfrom the Melbourne Scout Jamboree.; There were about 50 present, and the pre- ■ sident (Mrs Marshal!) extended a hearty*! welcpme to the guests of the evening-! Scoutmaster Andrews and-'Scout;' Barry i then gave very interesting and graph \c ' tales of their trip and'experiences. During the evening, songs were given by the ' Scouts, Miss Maisie Irvine, and MissesG. Craig and A. irvine (duet). The. accom-: panimehts were 'played by Mrs E.'EvAndrews and Miss G. ( Craig., A rery.enjoyable supper was served py the ladies. On the motion, of Mrs .Marshall a vote; of i thanks was accorded the speakers and all those who had .assisted; to make the fund-' tion such' a success.". • '.'.'■'. ' .' ; Owing to inclement weather conditions the annual picnic of the Herbert branch j i of the Women's Division of .the.Farmers'' Union ,was held ,in the .hall. There, were nbt ; Bo many- present as' there would : have beenVhad the day been fine, and the picnic held -at Gl.encoe, but, nevertheless, a very; enjoyable iihje was spent by young and pl<J in community singing, l games, and. ' competitions, and, sweets were. distributed to all, and, afternoon tea was provided. Mrs Aitchison thanked;/all present; for making the function such a happy one- • > ■ ; : Arrangements are ;well in hand- for the flower show, to., be held in connection ; with v the i Women's Division' of the Farmers' Union on Thursday next. At Christ- ■< mas the Jadies of the division entertained the school; children -to a 1 Christhias party in the, hall,, The well-laden Christmas itree topk pride of; place, in 'the centre I iof the hall. The' children were in fancy dress, and their varied' cpßtuiiies of ' all periods and nationalities presented a colourful eight. It was evident by the ;excellence of the dresses that tfie mothers had sparod neither time nor *trbuble in ' the costuming. Items- were given during the afternoon by Mesdames C. Thompson : W. Aitchison, and Misß Diehl (songs), Miss J. Hooper (whistling solo), Mrs Marshall (musical. 1 .monologue), Mrs M'Fadden (pianoforte solo), Mrs Aitchisong (song and recitation), and the children, gave a display of .folk-dancing. The accompaniments were played by Mesdames 10, Thompson and G." Anderson. Father Christmas was greeted with cheers on his arrival, and gifts were'distributed to the ,children. A very mucV enjoyed afternoon tea was dispensed 'and the children were given nuts and 'sweets. The president of the "branch (Mrs Marshall) thanked those who had contributed gifts and who had assisted in making the party such a success.- ', '- ■'■■'■' : -*'r;'-''

. GOLF ~.. - ! ' In"ideal weather a medal match was 'played at the Awamoa links on Saturday iafterrioon, and this was won by A. Hqrjbert, who' returned a card of 88—20—68. Other- good cards handed in are as follows:—Catto 82—12—70, M'Dowell 88—17 ' —7l, Burton 103—30—73. Milnes—.73, Kilpatrick 79 Restieaiix'9B —24—74;/ M'Ewan 84—9—75, Patterson 99—24—75, Holmes 85—9—76, Dalton 82 —5—77, A. G. Robertson 89—11—78, M'Beath 89—7—82. WOMEN'S DIVISION, FARMERS' UNION There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Airedale-Rosebery branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Mrs A. Lory (president) occupied the chair. Mr Duncan gave a very interesting demonstration on ,the. Singer sewing machine, and he wag accorded a hearty, vote of thanks. The competitions resulted as follows:—Pot of raspberry jam:- .Mrs Buick 1. Missß.'Stephens 2, Mrs Portia 3. Hand-embroidered handkerchief: Miss M. Stephens 1, Miss Elder 2, Mies A. Buick and Mrs Kirkpatriek (equal) 3. Mrs Elder and Miss Elder and Miss Stephens were in charge of the social half-hour, and provided two interesting competitions, the winners being Mrs Lory and Mrs A very enjoyable afternoon tea was provided by the hostesses, Mrs Lory and Misses Stephens.

Total for. nine wickets (de- :■ , , : clared),,, .. v .. ; .V]26B, Bowling Analysis.—Smith; two wickete for 61 runs; Seaton, one.for 66; Tully, none for 23; Owens, two for 29: Davies, four for 49; Courtis, none for 23,. SOUTHCANTERBURY. .„•.... Button, c Taylor, b Davey/ .... 35 Daviea. c Brooker. b Maddigan ~.■■ 6 Murchifion, st M'Calluni,, b ,Zimmer- _ mahh ~'...:.•• ! ... .'.'•'• ~••, •• : |5 Allen, oUttley, b Firth,, .'.'.... •• 25 Sunley, lhw, b, Zimme.rmaix .. «;, - .«: Smith, c arid b-Zimmermann .. .;.'■ ;.'0 Owens, nptvout ~:. ..'.;.'..';,--.<■ >. 3: Tully. c M'Callum, b Firth. ;.., >•, • ,« ':.■';■"'Extras-■"". •}■ '.-•••. • • "■ - :■•'•. • • » . Total for, seven wickets ~.. 108 Bowling | : . .one wicket 1 for',2B runs; Zinimermann, three for 25; Tohkin; none for'2l; Davey, one for 17; Brown.-none'fori 9; Firth, twoifor .3,.: ..-■.- ■■:■-:■ '■ ■■- ■■'- •'•,.•■''''••■-, ; '

- GENERAL NEWS :: Present entries for the Waiareka sale to-ntorfow include 'a gppdline of twp-tppth ewes and t also fat' eWes. Further- entries are 1 invited: ; -i■,].-. : : :J< ,i;..'>.; ■ Messrs, Mulligan; and Forbes have been instructed by Mr F. Clapperton, who \ js leaving for i England .to sell by:, public auction at ithe: premises, 8 Clyde street, Newboraugh,:: his household furniture and effects. There is an excellent collection of f and buyers should not miss this sale, : which commences at pirn.; - Saturday night's; dance e*> tie i Scottish Society!s hall proved one of the most enjoyable of the weekly dances> and' there was a; large gathering of. patrons. Novelty dapces, were j interspersed throughput the danp9 TOOgramme,, which was a vVaried pnel ; ' Raes Gaiety- Orchestra provided excellent music, and Messrs. G.. C. Craig and L. Hedges carried, out the duties of M.c- • ;.,";" ■ .;•,/■', ■;:!"-•'..'; The attendance figures for .the month of January ;at the. Municipal Bathes have been very high, the caretaker > (Mr H. Miller) reporting that' no fewer than 6744 bathers werevpregent at, the hatha during the monthv Fot; the corresponding month of last year:the attendance was only! 3786, ,but ihjs was due^p.a large extent-to;the The best day;for the month w ; as January 14, when 600 were adniitted, and: on January ,8; -570 bathers \vere present, t , ; ;:'. '• .(. i , ..-. ■ i ■'••' ':■■"■ No '.less than' £2244 10s. 7d was paid to the Oamaru Borough Council oh the last clay to avoid the 10 per: cent, penalty pri rates, leaving only £1450 8s 2d outstanding' for the year. Of! the £21,780 lis 'lOd 1 rates, struck, £20,330 3s 8d has been,paidi;or 93 per cent, of the amount levied. -This is exceedingly gratifying to the council, and is the best for a number of yeaai'.spast;*' ,'■ ■ That there, is a good demand for poultry at- present is iridi'cated by the prices realised ac the sale held by Messrs Mulligan and Forbes on account of Mr T. Dalgliesh at Reidston, Five hundred pullets , were sold under the hammer at prices j ranging from ,5s to 5s 9d each, and oneyear heng brought from 2s 9d to, 3s 2d , each, 400 being disposed of at these I prices. Two hundred two-year-old hens I] realised 2s per pair. |i Another case pf sheep worrying is re- : ported; this time, at AWatnoa, where four have lost sheep , and lambs ;throt|gh the depredations of dogs,. One dog was shot and another wounded, the dog shot) having a ; 1934 collar, so that jit is likely 1 the owner will hear of the Farmers in this locality have suffered considerable losses through worrying dogs, and are taking steps to combat the evil. • .

The dry weather whiqh has continued throughout the week has had a bad effecton rape and turnip crops, and a good fall of rain is badly needed throughout the whole of North Otago. Some wheat crops have suffered through nor'-westers. Lambs are not doing well, and it appears likely that many will have to, go .through the works as seconds: Unless rain conies soon the outlook for rape and turnip crops will be poor, and difficulty will be experienced in finishing .off later drafts of lambs.

PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—February 4: 3.35 a.m. and 4.3 p.nu ! The s.B. Parera arrived on Saturday morning ' and sailed at 1-p.m. for Wanganui, via porta. ,' vThe Wairiui is expected on Wednesday to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and. Lyttelton. The Union Steam Shjp Company, as local agente, advises that the Federal liner Surrey will arrive at Oamaru on or about February, 18 from the United. Kingdom direct, -and will load for London and west coast United Kingdom ports.-: , The R.M.S, Niagara will now leave Auckland, on Monday,, February 18,. instead of February 19.. i .- - - Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd.. advise that the- Shaw, Savil steamer Waimana will arrive at Oamaru dirct f,rom Australia on or about February 18, and will load wool, and general cargo for London and the Continent. The Orepuki is expected on Monday, February 11, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New .Plymouth.

prize-winners:— 800 900 yds. yds. Hep . Ttl. Rfm. H. Koppert i\ 49 42 2 • - 93 Rfm. Allah .... 45 46 __■. - 91 Rfm. W. Smith .. .47 42 2 - - 91 Rfm. Murdoch 41 37 12 • - 90 Rfm. W. Gibson .. 49 37 3 • - 89 Rfm. Leslie .. .. 43 41 ' 4 • -88 Rfm. G. Doran 40 ,.42' 4 • - 86 Vice-pres. R. Smith 48 34" 2 • - 84 Rfm. Mosley .. ,.... 45 35 2 • - 82 Pres. Orbell'.-.'.. .. 35 30 16 • - 81 Rfm. R. Borric '■■ ...•'., 43 33 4 . -80 Rfm. Richardson .. 23 38 12 • - 73 Rfm. M'Latchie, .. 39 20 6 ... - 65

Uttley; c Smith, :;■■■■... ..37 Brown, c Seaton, b Owens ..■.'..• .; 34 Zimmermann, lbw, b Seaton .. ' ..' 29 Brobker, not out .. ..-,.. .. 77 M'Donald, sti. Allen',, b Smith .. '.'.' 14 Taylorj b Daviee .. .. ' • ..-■■ • • •".'. 32 Davey, c Seaton.b Daviee ... ... '■;.'.'.;'7 et Allen, b Owens ., •... ..•■■' 5 Maddigan/b Smith .--■>..' .. .'. . 16 Tonkin, b Davies .. ... .'.•' •• .. 0 M'Callurri, not out '..'..' 1 . ' 0 Extras .-..' ,.'•<-, >.'•', '.'••.;•• ■ '..... 17