NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22498, 16 February 1935, Page 19

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

NORTH OTAGO RUGBY UNION PUBLIC APATHY SUBSTANTIAL LOSS ON SEASON In the eighth; annual report of the North Otago _ Rugby Union the Management Committee states that the past season has been marked by the most decided apathy of the public' towards the game, attendances throughput the season bciiig very disappointing. The football generally was interesting and, of a standard that warranted greater support. The clouds- on the economic . horizon had now lifted ..to some degree,; and .this, together with the fact that the number of players now taking; part in ithr(gaih« has been well maintained, gave reason to hope that the coming season -will; show a revival of public, interest, and an increased share for Rugby football of the prosperity and enthusiasm'of North‘Otago residents. Competitions were conducted in four and the standard displayed was comparable with, that of previous seasons. The Junior Grade'provided a particularly interesting competition, the final result, being keenly’contested. This augured well for the Senior Grade during the incoming season,; aa'nq' difficulty should be experienced by any club in filling the inevitable vacancies; in the senior teams. The committee, heartily congratulated Old Boys on-annexing the Citizens’ Shield and Ex’celsidr op the commendable performance of- the senior team as runners-up. The following were the winners of the various grade competitions;—Seniors, Old Boys; Juniors, Old Boys; Third Grade, Southern; Fourth Grade, Athletic; Mollison Cup, Old Boys and Excelsiorp.Ralph Cup, Athletic; Clark Shield, Duntrbon. To each, of these teams the union;,extended ; its heartiest congratulations;:. Football in’ the ■ cotfntry'. districts was again,ably controlled and encouraged by the Waitaki Sub-union. , .Very keen interest in the / competition was shown by all clubs throughout the; whole of the season, the result being in doubt until practically the final’,; fixture. With the completion of the Waitaki Hydro-electri-cal undertaking the Awakino team was withdrawn, but the game was firmly established in the sub-union’s territory, and its future there was quite bright. Several country players were again included .in thd various North Otago representative teams. . The congratulations of the union were extended to Duntroon on winning the Oamaru Mail Cup,.and this club was also: successful in winning the Claik Shield in the play-off with Old Boys. Keen interest was again taken in the schools’ competition./After a period of 10 years, St..Patrick’s was again successful, and the Primary School Shield was duly presented to this school with the very earnest congratulations of the unionThis team played excellent tootball throughout the season. The union was, perhaps, a little unfor-tunate-in the representative programme for 1934, three of the most important games having to be played in mid-week. A visit was received from the Nelson team, with which the North Otago touring team played a match in 1932. The following were the results:—v. Country, at Oamaru, lost 22 —11; v. Otago Subunions, at Oamaru, last 11—3; v. South Canterbury, at Oamaru, lost 22—0; v. Country, at Duntroon, won 12—3: V. South Canterbury, at Timaru, lost 15—7; v. Nelson, at Oamaru, won^20 —16; v. Eastern' Districts, at Palmerston, won 6—3; ,v. Ashburton, at Ashburton, lost 18— 16. ■ The committee again expressed appreciation of the services of the coaches, selectors, and masseurs, of both the senior and junior representative teams. The following were the results of the junior games:—v. South Canterbury, at Oamaru, lost 14—5; v. Eastern Districts, at Oamaru, lost 13—12; v. South Canterbury, at Timaru, lost 12—8, For the first occasion the union was entrusted’ with the control of th’ trial match for the selection of the South Island team. Satisfaction was expressed by officials at the arrangements made and the general control of this important fixture. It was hoped that this match would be the forerunner of other similar games. The trial match was the outstanding event of the past season. ■ < : To Mr H, Mason the union tendered its congratulations on his inclusion in the New Zealand Maori .. touring team: Unfortunately,; the first of the seven-a-eide tournaments afranged during the 1934 season had to be abandoned owing, to v heavy rain, the fixture being an entire .financial loss to the .union. The second tournament, which was held at tbe latter end of the season, attracted the ■ largest • entries. for some considerable time. All events .were enthusiastically patronised by players, and apart from the falling-off in the, attendance of, the public, the tournament was a marked success;; , -

■, The improvements to No. 2 ground, commenced at ;tbe close > of the 1933 season, were completed prior to the commencement: of the season under review. The expenditure .involved proved well merited, for this area was mow an excellent ground and conducive to better and faster football than. possible during previous years. The committee again expressed grateful thanks to Major H. S. Orbell for his generous assistance in this connection. Top-dressing of the Oval had been carried out with a view to maintaining the condition of this splendid ground. The committee again expressed appreciation of the untiring efforts of Mr D. Burns (chairman of the Grounds Committee), in the general main-tenance’and-improvement of the playing areas.

It was disappointing to have to record a ,loss of £lO2 17a lid on the year’s working;.but some figures in regard to gate receipts would show to what extent public patronage of the.game had declined. The figures xOr the year were as follows, those for the ' preceding year {being, shown in parentheses:—Gate receipts, £153 10s 10’d (£297 Os 9d); stand receipts, £32 18s 3d (£6B Os 6d); season tickets, £ls 7s 6d (£11); total, £2Ol 16s 7d (£376 Is 3d). The expenses under practically every heading had been reduced, but the drop of £164 4s 8d in gate receipts had proved too formidable an obstacle;’; Some immediate action’ was: necessary ’to stop this very serious decline of public .interest in the local games, and the committee recommended to the most favourable and'urgent consideration of clubs the scheme of competitions . evolved by the; secretary, a general: outline of which is given hereunder. The committee again recorded appreciation of the wonderful assistance given by. the Programme Committee during the past season. With a view to popularising the competition matches in .this district and attracting greater support from the public, a scheme of games has been placed before the sub-union and the majority of the town clubs. The broad outline of the proposal is as follows:—lnstead of a town competition and a country competition in the Senior Grade, three competitions be played simultaneously—town competition, country competition, and a town and country competition.- Each Saturday one town team would play in the Country, cne country team in the town, the balance ot the teams playing as usual : in their respective competitions. ' The scheme has the unanimous approval of the retiring Management Committees of both the union and sub-union, and is earnestly recommended to clubs and incoming officials for adoption during the 1935 season.

Clubs in doubt on any point ’in connection with the scheme are invited to communicate with the secretary .in order that a complete understanding and decision may be reached prior to the annual general meeting. Under the new proposal six weeks would be required to complete one round of the three competitions, and it would be necessary for one country team to travel twice to town, and one town team to travel .twice to the country. Each town team would meet three of ’the four country teams, and each country team would, meet three of the town teams,. It would take 12. weeks to complete two rounds, leaving, approximately eight Saturdays for representative fixtures. It is submitted.under the new proposal that the selectors’ expenses would be wiped out, as country players would be seen in action a number of times* and representative: players would be selected on the season’s play, and that with new teams in both : competitions greater interest in’ the game would be, created with correspondingly increased gates. MARINE PARADE SOCIETY annual report The executive of the Marina Parade Society reports that steady progress has been made with the parade, during the past 12 months, and that it should not be long before the path is., shaped fight out to Bushey Beach. A great deal of work will still have to be done to ensure the permanence of the parade." Pipes will be required to carry storm water tacross the path at numerous places to prevent erosion. The .finances of the society are quite inadequate to meet all the expenditure the committee_ believes should be undertaken,_ and it is hoped that some method of raising funds will be evolved.: The committee feels, that, a sufficiently large number in the community so appreciates the value of the-path that an appeal for funds would meet with a ready response. The ‘balance sheet shows a. small debit balance,; .despite a. grant, of £5 from the Oamaru Borough Council, During the year the society suffered a severe loss ,'in the death of Mr W. G. Grave. It could truly be said that had it. not been for Mr Grave the proposal ,to make a path to Bushey beach {.would, not have been undertaken perhaps , for many years. Mr Grave was an inspiring leader, and never asked a man to face a difficult task that he was ’afraid to undertake himself. _ It behoved those who had been associated with him to carry on i and finish the job he had-so strenuously worked-for. : Under the fdremanship. of Mr : G. Patterson, the men, had worked well, frequently under trying, conditions, The committee regretted to repayt; that one ■of the workmen (Mr Kekrns) , suffered’ a painful aqaident, from which, however, he u reported to be making a good recovery. During the year the committee organised a picnic at the beach,, members of the Municipal Band assisting with a programme of music, which was much appreciated. . , ..., . FARMERS’ UNION MONTHLY~MEETING The , monthly meeting of the North Otago Provincial Executive of.the Farmers’ Union was held yesterday afternoon, the chairman (Mr L. Kelcher)_ prejsiding. The’Dominion secretary “advised that at. a meeting of the Dominion Executive the annual levy was fixed at 5s per member. The , secretary reported that since th« last 'meeting further correspondence had bean received in reference to the proposed visit of the Central Otago farmers. He suggested that the visit should be confined to farmers from the Maniototo and Strath-Taieri districts. Reporting on behalf .of the Upper Waitaki branch, Mr Adams said he considered that the proposed visit of Central Otago'farmers was a splendid idea, and he was sure it would prove very beneficial and pleasant to them. The Upper Waitaki branch had discussed the matter, and it hoped that it would be allotted a day to entertain the visitors. ( The farmers could be shown over the ’ Special School and Waitaki Hydro works, and taken to Mr C. Hayes’s property and to one of the’sheep; runs.— It was agreed to extend an invitation to the''Central’,Otago farmers to pay a visit to North Otago, and to suggest the third week in March' for the visit’. It was agreed that a special meeting of the executive be called as soon as a reply was received. ’ The, secretary was instructed to write to the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union and invite its assistance. ■ ; ~ "

The Dominion Executive forwarded recommendations .from the New Zealand Hospitals’ Association and the British Medical Association ■ regarding the suggested national health insurance'; scheme. —Both Messrs Forrester and Adams spoke in .support of the scheme/ and it iWas agreed to approve of the scheme as outlined by the two associations. < A letter was received from the Point Blank, the official organ of the Farmers’ Union, regarding the proposed Mortgage Corporation Bill, and it was stated that it was somewhat disturbed in that many of the suggested provisions conflicted with the Farmers’ Union policy.—Mr Jl. Walker reported that this was one. bf the most important Bills to be brought before Parliament;;' Although the committee set up to go into the Bill comprised able men, he would lil?e to see a good lawyer watching the progress of the Bill. The Chamber of Commerce and the big financier were against the Bill. The Bill, if passed, would do much ,to help farmers,' and, on; Mr Walker’s motion, it wag agreed to recommend to Mr Poison that a first-class lawyer be engaged to watch the passage of the Bill. RELIEF WORKERS’ GARDENS ANNUAL COMPETITION This, year’s competition for the relief workers’ gardens, held under the auspices of the Oamaru Relief Workers’ Associawas completed on Wednesday; when Vfi judges paid their second visit; Messrs A; Petrie'and W. Milne (judges) , accompanied by Mr A. F. Stock (steward), visited. 35 gardens, and found most of these to be in favourable condition, although the dry weather had a bad'effect oh some. Judging was a very difficult task, and the gardens reflected great credit bn the owners. ' ' Points were given for quality, variety, and utilisation of ground. The maximum points allotted were 120, and the following, were, the successful- winners:—L. Taylor (Wye street), 115 'points; 1; E. O’Conner (Torridge street) and W. J; Brightwell- (Trent street), 112 -points (equal), 2; A. Tait (Greta street), 111points, 3; T. Miller (Wansbeclc street), 108.'.points, 4; A. Keith, (Chelmer street), 106 points, 5;, S. M’Combe (Trent'street); 102 points,.6. Each of ,the first six will receive a prize. GENERAL NEWS Owing to the loss of hares caused by dogs getting on to the plumpton at the Oamaru racecourse the North Otago Coursing Club advises that trespassers will be prosecuted and all stray dogs destroyed. ■ -The North Otago Horticultural Society’s autumn show this year has .been advanced a week, and the show, will take place on Tuesday, February 26. The rea-son-for this is that North Otago has experienced a very early season. The. Weston Society will hold its show on Thursday, February 28,

SWIMMING SPORTS '

WAITAKI BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL There .•was a, good attendance of spectators at the' annual swimming sports of the Waitaki Boys’ High School, which were held at the school baths under excellent weather conditions. Almost every event featured keen competition, and some fine performances were witnessed. The Senior Championship was won by S. S. R. Hooper, followed by M'Dowell and W. R. Hooper; and the Junior Championship by Andrew, followed by Wren and M'Gregor M'Donald. S. S. 11. Hooper gave a meritorious performance in winning the, 33 1-3 Yards, 66 2-3 Yards, 100 Yards, and 200 Yards Championship events, and Andrew was equally successful in the three junior championship, events. The officials in charge of the events were Messrs M. K. M'Culloch (starter), B.» B. Blackmore (checkstarter) , M. F. Woodward ■ (starter’s steward), K. M'Donald (press steward)* H. T. Hall. T. H. Hendra, P. W. Hargreaves,. Trotter, F. Crimp (judges), J. L. South and H. .J. Robins (timekeepers).: Results: — . 1 ' 33 1-3 Yards Junior Handicap—First heat: Bailey (Isec) 1, Matheson (4sec; 2, 'Time, 29sec. Second heat: Taverner (3sec) 1, Crawshaw (Isec) 2.- Time, 25 l-Ssec; Third heat: Murcott (3sec) 1, Clarke (4sec) 2. Time, 24 4-ssec. Fourth heat: Walker (scr) 1, Miller (4sec) 2, Time, 31 l-sseo; Fifth heat; Swatt (2sec) 1, Reidy (2seo) 2. Time, 32 l-ssec. Sixth heat: M. Johnson (2sec) 1, L; EL Johnson (scr) 2. Time, 31sec. Seventh heat: ; Sutherland (scr) Ip Chalmers (ssec) 2. Time, 26 1-ssec. Eighth heat: Dodds (ssec) 1, Sharpe (2sec) 2. Time, 26 l-ssec. Ninth heat: Gilchrist. (ssec) I, Mosses '(3sec) 2. Time, 29 l-ssec. Tenth heat: Scaife (3sec) 1. Craig (3sec) 2. Time, 28 l-ssec. Eleventh heat: Chappell (Isec) 1, Grave (3see) 2. Time, 30sec. Twelfth heat: Hodge Hodge (2sec) 1, Cockerell (3sec) 2. Time, 27sec. Semi-finals! Taverner 1, Dodds 2 Scaife 3. Time, 26seo. Hodge 1, Sutherland 2. Gilchrist 3. Time, 28sec. Final: Taverner 1, Hodge 2, Sutherland 3. Time 26 3-ssec. 33 1-3 Yards Junior Championship.— M. Andrew 1, Wren 2, M'Gregor M'Donald 3. Time, 20 4-sseo. 33 1-3 Yards Senior Championship.—b S. R. Hooper 1, R. A. M'Dowall 2, W. R. Hooper 3. , ~ _ 66 2-3 Yards Senior Championship.—b. S. R. Hooper 1, W. R. Hooper 2, R. A. M'Dowell 3.. Time, 42. l-ssec. - 33 1-3 Yards Senior Handicap.—First heat: 6. W. Smith (6sec) 1, Blundell (9sec) 2, Harris (scr) 3. Time, 24 3-ssec. Second heat: M'Whirter (7sec) 1, Gotland (Bsec) 2, Shakespeare (ssec) 3. Time, 25sec. Third heat: Jackson (7seo) 1, Pearson (4sec) 2. ' Time. 26 l-ssec. ' Fourth’heat: R. Miller (ssec), 1 Tartakover (2sec) 2. Time, 28 3-ssec. Final: G. W. Smith 1, M'Whirter 2, Jackson 3. Time, 22 l-ssec. ■ 66 2-3 Yards Breaststroke. —First neat. Sinclair (scr) 1, Robertson (Bsec) 2. Time, Imin T2sec. Second heat: Moss (9sec) 1, Patterson :(6sec) 2. Time, Imm 7 3-ssec.' Third beat: Dinnie (scr) I, Preston (Isec) 2. Time, Imin 11 l-Ssec. Final: Moss' 1, Robertson 2, Dmme 3. Timej Imin osec. .j „ ; ~ 66 2-3 Yards Junior Championship Mi Andrew 1, Wren 2, Brown 3. Time, 47 T-ssec. . 66 2-3 Yards Junior Handicap.—First heat; Patterson (3seo) 1, Reidy (9sec) 2. Time, Imin 6 2-ssec. Second heat: Turvey (ssec) 1,.' Gilchrist (6sec) 2. Time, Imin 6 2-ssec. • Third heat: Thomas ,(3sec) .1, Chalmers (7sec) 2. Time, 58sec. Fourth heat: Bailey (3sec) 1, M'Donald (6sec) 2. Time, Imin 1 3-ssec. Final: Thomas, 1, Bailey 2, M'Donald 3. Time, 56 2-ssec. 100 Yards Senior Championship.—S.. S. R. Hooper 1, R. A. M'Dowell 2. W. R. Hooper 3. Time, Imin .12 4-ssec, 66, 2-3 Yards Backstroke—Dinnie (3sec) 1, Milner, (scr) 2. Time;, Imin 6 3-ssec. -■■ ■■ ..; • . .. _ Diving—Houghton 1; Bailey 2, W. Barsdell 3. ■' ■ . 100 Yards Junior Championship.—M. Andrew 1, M'Gregor M'Donald 2, Wren 3. Time, Imin 20seo. 100 Yards Junior Handicap.—First heat: Thomson (3sec) 1, Taverner (4sec) 2, Murcott ■ (ssec) 3. Time, Imin 43 l-ssec. Second heat: Bailey (2eec) 1, Turvey (4sec) 2. Patterson (scr) 3. Time, lmin-41sec. Final: Bailey 1, Murcptt , 2, v Thomson 3. Time,. Imin SOsec*. * -66 2-3. Yards Senior Handicap.—First heat: Foster (7seo) 1, Pearson (8seo) 2, Milner (ssec) 3. Time, 53 l-ssec. Second :heat: Halliday (3sec) 1, Harris (scr) 2, M'Whirter (6seo) 3. . Time, 58 l-ssec. Final;, Foster 1, Harris 2, Halliday 3. Time,. 53 2-ssec. 100 Yards Senior Handicap.—ReesJonea (2sec) 1, Tartakover (Isec) 2, Milner (3sec) 3. Time, 1 Imin 27 2-sseo. 200 Yards Senior Championship.—S. 8. R. Hooper 1, R. A. . M'Dowell 2. W. R. Hooper 3. Time, 2min 54sec. ’ 200 * Yards Open.—Rees-Jbnes (Bsec) 1, Ghewings. (12sec) 2, Kinder (scr) 3.' Time, 3min 54sec. Form Relay.—First heat: Va—Hooper, Hooper, Bulleid, Dinnie (scr) 1; IVb— Mitchell, Robinson, Hodge, Brown (13sec) 2. Time, Imin 52seo. Second hedt: IVAg—Halliday, Taverner, Thomas, Dodds (12sec), 1; Vo—Harria ; Walton, M'Donald. Milner (scr), 2. Time. Imin 47sec. Final: Va—Hooper, Hooper, Bulleid, Dinnie, .1; IVb—Mitchell, Robinson, Hodge, Brown, 2; IVAg—Halliday, Taverner, Thomas, Dodds, 3. Time. Imm 36 l-ssec.

Senior Championship.—S. S. R. Hooper, 15 points, 1;. R. A. M'Dowell, 7 points,2; W. R. Hooper, 5 points, - 3. Junior Championship.—M. Andrew, 15 points, 1; Wren, 7 points, 2; M'Gregor and M'Donald (equal), 5 points), 3,

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Hailed by all the critics as one of the finest productions yet made'in Australia, “ Splendid Fellows,” which will be screened to-day at the Majestic Theatre, has the brother of the famous Ronald Colman (Eric) in the chief role. Patrons will meet : the types of characters they love so well, in this part of the world—old,"Dad,” his family, "The. Flying Parson,” famed for his exploits in the outlandish portions of Australia, and many others. Frank Bradley has the role, of : “Dad,’’.and the cast includes Mabclle Mahon, Frank -Leighton, Leo Franklyn, Peggy Ross (as "Mum”), and Elaine Hammill, a Taihape girl. OPERA HOUSE A- two-feature programme will be screened at the Opera House to-night and on Monday, each production being froth the United Artists’ Studio. " Advice to the Lovelorn” is a story of a reporter, Lee Tracy, on a Los Angeles newspaper, whose editor punishes him’ for sleeping through an earthquake arid missing the biggest story of the year by giving him the post of “agony” column writer. Sally Blane is seen opposite Tracy, while others who are prominently cast in his support are Isabel Jewel, Paul Harvey, and Judith Wood. George Bancroft returns to popularity in “Blood Money,” a dramatic romance of society and the underworld; Frances Dee, Chick Chandler, Judith Anderson, and Blossom Sec-Icy are featured with Bancroft. LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS This week has brought three definite announcements as to candidature for the coming local body elections, and it is anticipated that before the end of the month most of those aspiring to local body office will inform the ratepayers of their intentions, Cr A. R. Tait’will seek reelection to the Oamaru Borough Council, Mr G. T. Gillies will be a newcomer in the field for this local body, as a candidate in the business interests. In the country, Mr J. S. Adams, of Otekaike, will be a candidate for the Oamaru Harbour Board.

HAMPDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

HORTICULTURAL SHOW The annual horticultural show, under the auspices of the Hampden Presbyterian Church, was held in the Public Hall on Thursday. There were, good entries in all sections, and the standaid of the flowers and vegetables was fairly high considering the dry season. Awards:— ' _ ' _ Pot Plants (judge, Mr. G. S. Jones, Oamaru).—One begonia, single flowering —Mrs 'Caldwell l. ‘ One begonia, double flowering: Mrs Caldwell 1. Collection three pot plants: Mrs Caldwell 1. Geranuim, single flowering: Miss Houston !. One petunia: Mrs Caldwell 1. Any other plant not specified: Mrs Caldwell 1. Alost points: Mrs Caldwell. _ . Cut Flowers (judge, Mr G. S. Jones). —Six roses, distirfet colours: Mrs Woodley' 1, Mrs D. J. Ross 2. Three roses, distinct colours: Mrs D. J. Ross I, Mrs A. Belcher 2. One named rose: Mrs Woodley 1, Mrs D.-J. Ross 2. Three pansies, distinct ■ colours: S. Jackson 1, Mrs Woolford 2. Three heads carna; tions, distinct colours; Mrs Caldwell 1, Mrs Belcher 2. Miss M'Kerrow 3. One dahlia, named: Mrs D. J. Ross I. Three dahlias, cactus: Mrs T. Laing. 1. Ihr® 9 dahlias, varieties: Mrs T. Lamg 1, Mrs D. J. Rosa 2, Mrs Woodley 3.- Three asters, distinct: Mrs Caldwell 1. Mrs D. J. Ross 2. Six asters, distinct: Mrs Caldwell 1. Mrs Woodley 2. Three galllardias: Mrs Woolford 1, Mrs Caldwell 2. ... Three verbenas, distinct; Mrs Havard 1, Mrs D. J. Ross 2. Three 10 weeks’ stock: Mrs D. J. Ross 1, Mrs Austing 2, Mrs Woodley 3. Three, marigolds, distinct: Mrs D. J. Ross 1* W. Harkness 2, Mrs Caldwell 3. Three, Phlox. Drummondi:■ Mrs. Havard 1, W. Harkness 2, Mrs Woodley 3. Three sweet peas,, distinct: Miss M'Kerrow 1, Mrs Woodley 2.Six sweet peas, distinct: Mrs Woodley 1. Vase sweet peas: Mrs Woodley. l, : .Mrs Caldwell .2. Three antirrhinums: W. Harkness 1, Mrs Austing and Mra D. J. Ross (equal) 2. Three larkspur: Mrs-Woodley 1. Three heads geraniums: Mrs Caldwell •I, Mrs Belcher 2, Mrs Austing 3. Perennial phlox: Mrs Belcher 1, Mrs' Caldwell 2. Two lilies, varieties: S. Jackson. 1, Miss M'Kerrow 2, Mrs- Caldwell 3. Three gladioli, distinct: Mrs D. J. Ross 1, Mrs Caldwell 2. Six gladioli, 'distinct: Mrs Caldwell 1, Mrs D. J- Ross 2. Four prim hybrids:Mrs D. J. Ross i. Any flower not specified: Mrs R. D. l Aitcheson 1, Mrs D. J. Rosa 2, Miss M'Kerrow S. Collection ciit flowers: Mrs Caldwell 1, S. Jackson 2, Mrs D. J. Ross 3.’ Most points: Mrs D. J. Ross, 35 points, 1; Mrs Caldwell, 25 points, 2; Mrs 1 Woodley, 23 points, 3. Decorative Work’ (judges, Mesdamea M'Douall and Irvine; Ohmaru) .—Decorated stand; Miss Anderson 1, Mrs S. Trotter 2. Decorated basket: ; Miss Anderson 1, Miss M'Kerrow 2, Mrs D. J.' Ross 3. Table decorations: Miss M'Kerrow I, Mrs S. Trotter 2, Mrs Woodley 3. Decorated bowl: Mrs Laing 1, Miss M'Kerrow 2. Decorated bowl for bold effect: Mrs Belcher 1, Miss Dunbar 2. Floating bowl: Mrs D. J. Ross I, Mrs Belcher 2, Mrs Woodley 3. Bowl sweet peas, any foliage: Mrs Belcher 1, Mrs Woodley 2. Bowl sweet peas, no foliage: Mrs Woodley 1. Bowl roses, own .foliage: Mrs D. J. Rosa 1. Bowl nasturtiums: Miss Potts 1, Miss M'Kerrow 2, Mrs S. J. Trotter 3. Bowl native bush: Miss M'Kerrow 1. Lady’s spray: Miss Anderson 1, Mrs Jackson 2, Miss Dunbar 3. Gentleman’s coat flower; Mrs Belcher 1, Miss Dunbar 2. Beat trimmed lady’s hat:. Mrs Jackson 1, Miss Potts ,2, Vase flowers: Miss Anderson 1, Mrs Belcher 2. Miss Dunbar 3. Most points: Mrs Belcher, 13 points, 1; Miss Anderson and Miss M'Kerrow, 12, points (equal), 2. Children’s Classes., (10 to 15 years) , Judges, Mesdaiqca M Douall and Irvine (Oamaru)—Pot .plant, any kind: Maisie Stringer 1. 'Decorated basket: Nancy Gillies 1,. Betty Lang 2. Lady’s spray:’ Betty Lang 1; Naiicy Gillies. 2, Olive Ford 3. Gentleman’s coat flower: Nancy Gillies •!,. Betty Lang 2. Maisie Stringer 3. Bowl cut flowers: Vivien M'Leod 1, Violet Galbraith 2. Most points: Nancy Gillies. 8 points, 1; Betty Lang, 7 points, 2; Maisie Stringer, 4 points, 3.. 1 Children’s Classes, under 10 years (judge, Mr D. J. Ross) .—Vase sweet peas: Graham Dungey 1. . Decorated basket: En'a Douglas 1, Isobel Leith .2, Betty Stringer 3. Bowl native berries and foliage: Ena Joyce 1. Lady’s spray: Ena Douglas .1, Ivan.TGiUies-2. Ena Joyce 3. Gehtleniaira coat,flower: Ena Douglas 1, Eileen Murray 2, Margaret Joyce 3. Bowl flowers: Ena Douglas I. Violet Andrew 2, Eunice Stringer 3- Most points: Ena Douglas, 12 points, 1; Ena Joyce, 4 points, 2; Graham Dungey, 3 points, 3. Vegetables (judge, Mr D. J. Ross).— Two cabbages: W. Harkness 1. Two cabbages, late variety: O. ,C. Austing 1. Beet round: W. Harkness 1, R. D. Aitcheson 1, Miss Mason 3. French beans, wax pods: R. D, Aitcheson 1. French beans, green pods: Mrs M'Leod 1, W. Harkness 2. Runner beans: S- Jackson 1, Miss Mason 2, Mrs M'Leod 3. ' Carrots, short : Miss Mason 1. Carrots, long: W. Harkness 1, Miss Mason '2. Parsnips: Miss Mason 1. Tiirnips, white: Miss Mason 1, Garden swedes: Miss Mason .1.; Onions, spring: R. D. Aitcheson 1, Miss Mason 2. Onions, autumn: Mrs Woolford 1, R. D. Aitcheson 2. Peas in pod: S. Jackson 1," Miss M'Kerrow 2, Mrs Woolford 3. Shelled peas: Miss Mason 1. Potatoes, early variety: Miss Mason 1, S. Jackson 2,- O. C. Austing 3. Potatoes, late variety: O. C. Austing 1, S. Jackson 2, Miss Mason 3. Rhubarb: Miss Dunbar 1. Collection vegetables: Mrs W.'S. Trotter 1, Most points; iMiss Mason, 26 points, 1; W. Harkness, 11 points, 2; R. D- Aitcheson and S, Jackson, 10 points (equal), 3. :

Children’s Classes (Judge, Mr D. J. Ross) .—Cabbage; Archie Gillies 1. Carrots:. Archie Gillies 1, Francis M'Gregor 2, Alan M'Gregor 3. Parsnips: Alan M'Gregor 1, Francis M'Gregor 2. Turnips: Archie Gillies 1. Peas; Gordon Jackson 1, Douglas Jackson 2. Beane: Douglas Jackson 1, Gordon Jackson 2. Beet: Angus M'Meeking 1. Most points: Archie Gillies, 9 points, 1; Gordon and Douglas Jackson, 5 points (equal), 2. . Baking (Judge: Mr L. Leith). —Billy loaf: Mrs Belcher and Miss Marion Mur* cott (equal) 1. Oven scones: Mrs Austin? 1, Mrs Belcher 2. Fancy scones; Mrs Belcher 1. Fancy scones, without fruit: Mrs Belcher 1. Pikelets: Mrs Austing 1, Mrs Belcher 2, Miss M. Murcott 3; Oat cake: Miss M'Kerrow and Mrs M'Leod (equal) 1. Gingerbread:- Mrs L. Caldwell 1. Sponge sandwich: Mrs-Lester 1, Mrs Belcher 2. Billy sponge: Mrs Belcher 1. Dark fruit cake: -Miss M'Kerrow 1. Any cake not specified: Miss M. Murcott 1, Mrs W. S. D. Trotter 2, Miss M'Kerrow 3. • Shortbread:. Mrs Marshall 1, Mrs M'Leod 2. Mrs Belcher 3. Most points: Mrs Belcher, 19 points, 1; Miss M. Murcott and Mrs Austing, 6 points (equal), 2. Children’s, Classes , (Judge: Mr, L. Leith). —Pikelets: HildaMursell 1, Vivien M'Leod 2, Lily M'Gregor 3. Oven scones: Jean M'Gregor 1, Lily M'Gregor 2, Hilda Mursell .3,. Sponge sandwich: Vivien M'Leod 2. Butter sponge; Jean M'Gregor 1. Mbst points: Jean M'Gregor, 6 points, 1; Hilda Mursell and Vivien M'Leod, 4 points (equal), 2. Jams, Sweets, etc. (Judge, Miss H. Watson, Dunedin). —Currant jelly; Mrs W. S. D. Trotter 1, Miss Dunbar 2 and 3. Apple jelly: Miss Joyce Richardson 1. Mrs D. J. Ross 2. Gooseberry jelly: Mrs D. J. Ross 1. Raspberry jelly: Mrs Belcher 1, Mrs W. S.-D. Trotter 2, Miss. M'Kerrow' 3. Apricot jam; Mrs D. J. Ross, 1. - Miss M'Kerrow 2, Mrs Belcher 3., Plum jam: Mrs W. S,‘ D. Trotter,l, Mrs Belcher 2. Orange marmalade:; Miss, M'Kerrow 1. Heaviest fresh .laid eggs:,- Mrs, Belcher 1. Most points: Mrs W, S. D., Trotter and Mrs D. J, Ross, 8 points (equal) 1; Mrs Belcher and Mias M'Kerrow, 6 points (equal) 3. CRICKET Teams for to-day:— Albion Seniors. —Brooker, Davey, G. Geddes, Firth, H. Geddes, Gutteridge, Jacobs, Moore', M'Laren, Palmer, Taylor. Albion Juniors.-—Brewster, Cooney, Farrant, Grimmett, 'Hunt, Hodge, Dexter, Thorpe, May, Seivers, Wills. v Union- Seniors, at School. —Beckingham. Brown, Budd, Maddigan, Mahoney, Meikle, M'Callum, ' M'Donald. Robbie, Sumpter, Tonkin. Union Juniors. —Budd, Crombie, Doig, H. Ewing, King, Park, H. Robertson, Somerville, Spear, Stark, Rawstorn. Union Third Grade.—Ambler, Arnott, Brook,. C- Ewing, E % Ewing, Harwood, Hedges, Lockhart, Martyn, Taylor, Wheeler. Oamaru v. Union.—Cahill, Calder, Hendra, Hunter,-.Tnder. Jones, Nicolson, Sumpter-, Uttley, Watson, Ziramermanu. Oamaru Juniors, at School.—Bee (2), Brooker (2), Meikle, Robinson, E. Cahill, Kelk, Patterson (2). Francis.-

COLUMBA’S NIiW MINISTER

THE REV. LAWSON MARSH INDUCTED : Coluniba Church was well, filled on Thursday night for the induction service of the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh as minister of Columba Presbyterian Church. Themoderator of the Oamaru’Presbytery (the Rev.. W. W. French) conducted the service,, which opened with Scripture sentences, invocation, and a hymn.. The Rev, W., W. French took the Scripture reading'from Philippiims 11, and this was followed by prayer. The sermon, was preached by the Rev. S. D. of Enfield, who -gave an inspiring address,..the text of which was taken from Rhilippians 11, 1-16. After the singing of a hymn, the induction ceremony took place.. The steps leading up to the settlement were narrated by the Rev. H. Hogg, who. put the customary questions to the minister and the congregation. After the impressive induction.prayer, the choir sang the blessing. The Rev. W. W. French, in the name of. the Oamaru-Presbytery, inducted the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh as minister of Columba, and extended. to him’ the. right hand of fellowship. Following on the signing of the formula, the congregation joined in the singing of a'further hymn. ; The Rev. J. T. V. Steele then addressed the Rev. Lawson. Marsh, and- the. Rev. J. Badcock, of Palmerston, gave a Very fine address to the congregation. After the closing hymn and the pronouncing of the benediction, Mr Marsh was introduced to members Of the congregation*^before- the adjournment was made to the hall for tne social of welcome. Following the induction service « congregation social of welcome was tendered the Rev. W. L. Marsh, Mrs Marsh, Miss Marsh, and Mr Marsh, . pm., m the Columba Hall, which; was filled to capacity. The platform and surroundings were -artistically decorated with gladioli, dahlias, and foliage the,, colour scheme of pink -and scarlet being attractively Hogg, of WestoP, who has been acting as interim-moderator tor Columba during the vacancy, extended a 1^. 6 Cch mg (moderator of the Oamaru Presbytery) conveyed greetings and congratulations to the Rev. W. L, ’Marsh and congregation on tne happy settlement. Mr French complimented -the. congregation on its choice of a minister, and stated:that it,was for tunate that the vacancy was open for suen a comparatively short time. He was very pleased- both for . the. church afld district that Mr Marsh had acceptedthe call. Mr M. S. Holmes, on behalf of the men of ’the congregation, extended a To the guests of the evening. Mr, Holmes assured the Rev. W. L. Marsh that the kirk session of Columba was. a loyal body of men that would be. always ready to render him help, and the managers court was also a capable body.,, Mrs J. C. Paterson extended a welcome to Mr and Mrs Marsh and their son and daughter-on behalf of the womenfolk of Columba. She, addressed her remarks more especially to Mrs Marsh. The Rev. J. F. Jack, representing the Ministers’ Association, said that the association was-a very happy gathering of ministers and there was very little dividing the different denominations. Ine association had missed the influence and fellowship; of the Presbyterian ministers from Columba and St. Paul's. . The Rev. Lawson Robinson, .of St. Andrew’s Church, Christchurch, and formerly minister of Columba, said that the function that night took his mind back 20 years to the night when he himself was inducted into Columba on January 29 1915. ' .> ’ Mr Estrican, as an elder of the Deyon:port Church (Auckland), congratulated Columba, on behalf of the Auckland Presbytery and Presbyterians, on obtaining the services •of Mr Marsh, who was a very estimable .man, who would he a tower of strength in Oamaru- Mr Marsh was a fine preacher and was always to the fore in the support of every organisation of benefit and for the good'of the community and in. the furtherance of Christ a work. He wished Mr and Mrs Marsh a very happy minstry in Oamaru. The Rev. H. Hogg, interim moderator, in vacating the chair in favour of Mr Marsh, wished _ him a very happy and prosperous ministry. The Rev. Lawson Marsh expressed appreciation- of the warm welcome he had received, and assured the congregation that he would do his best to fulfill the expectations expressed by speakers that nl flr" M. S. Holmes moved a vote of thanks to the Rev. H. Hogg for acting as interim moderator, and presented Inin with a cheque in appreciation of his work during the time the charge was vacant. Mr Holmes also expressed the thanks of the congregation to the Rev. J. E. SAdarns-for mis assistance during The past few months, and presented him with- a cheque as a token of. appreciation. ■During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs G. Fawcett and-H. R. Wise, and ,a -quartet by Mrs M'Whirter, Miss M'Kenzie, Messrs H. J, Hinkley and Tonkin. Mr G. E. Wilkinson and Miss Hinkley played the accompaniments. The social closed with the singing of the doxology and the pronouncing of the benediction by the Rev. W. L. Marsh.' WAIANAKURUA SCHOOL ANNUAL PICNIC The, annual picnic of the Waianakurua School was held, at a beautiful spot on Messrs M'Kerrow' Bros.’ property under delightful weather conditions. A nearby pool in the Waianakurua River offered facilities for swimming and the native bush in the locality made an ideal setting for the outing. An excellent programme of races was organised, the results being as' follows:—' Under five years: Betty M'Kerrow 1, Gordon Bugden 2, Ronnie Bugden 3. Under seven years: Jim Bennett 1, Ronnie Frame 2, Gladys Kennard 3. Under eight- years: Stanley Wonnacott 1, G. Frame 2, Betty Rawcliffe 3. Under nine years: Katie Gibson -1, Edna Rawcliffe 2, Rosa Brown 3, Girls under 12 years: Kathie Frame 1, Nancy Rawcliffe 2,‘.Edna Lee 3, Boys, under 12 years: Allan Ross 1,-Tan Brown 2. Girls’ Backward Race: Kathie Frame 1, Edna Lee 2. _ Boys’ Backward Race: lan Brown, l y/ Bill. Patter soil' 2. Girls’ Wheelbarrow Race: K. Frame and Nancy Rawcliffe - IV K. Gibson and Edna Lee 2. . Boys’ Wheelbarrow Race;’ lan Brown and Lawrence Lucas 1, Jim Bennett and Ronnie Frame 2. Girls’ Sack Race: Nancy Rawcliffe 1, Edna Lee 2 Boys’ Sack Race; R. Frame 1, Stan. Wonnacott 2. Girls’ Jockey Race: K. Gibson and E. Rawcliffe 1, E. Lee and GFrame 2. Boys’ Jockey Race: I. Brown and Lawrence Lucas 1, Bi(l Patterson and R, Frame' 2. Girls’ Three-legged Raed: K. Gibson and E. Rawcliffe 1, Nancy Rawcliffe and K. Frame 2. Boys’ Threelegged Race: I. Brown and L. Lucas 1, R. Frame and J. Bennett 2. Girls’ Windmill Race: Edna- Lee ■ arid M.' : Bennett 1, N. Rawcliffe and' K. Frame 2.- Boys’ Windmill Race: I. ; Brown and L. Lucas 1, A. Ross and J. Bennett 2, Consolation Races:. Mabel Campbell ,J, Peggy Blair 2; Mabel Brown 1,-'Caroline Blair and Joy Blair (equal) 2. Swimming Races: Bill Patterson 1, Betty Rawcliffe 2; Edna, Rawcliffe T,’ Bill’ Pattereori ;2 ti Marjory Bennett 3. Single Women’s. Race: Miss W. Patesson 1, Miss ’M. Wonnacott 2. Single Men’s: Rape: Ivan •Lefe 1, Ncifißobertson 2. MarriedTVoinen’a., Race, under 35 years; Miss E. Lee 1, Mrs A. P. M'Kerrow 2;,;Mrs J-. Hutton, jun., 3. Married Women’s Race,, over 35 years: Mrs G. Bugden. J; Mrs A. Campbell 2. Married Men’s Race;_R. jM'Kerrow I, D'. Bugden '2, R. Willberg'3. Wheelbarrow/ Race: Miss A. Paterson and R. M'Kerrow 1, Mrs E. G. Lee-and Fraser Goodall 2. Women’s Swimming Race: Misses E. Ross, A. Paterson, and Mrs A. P. M'Kerrow (equal) 1. LAWN TENNIS Teams for.to-day;— - _ Columba Junior-A ,v. Wesley at Wesley __j; Walton, L. Miller, J.'Christie, J. Hendy, B. Walton, G. Moffat, Misses A. Doran, J. Fraser, A. M'Kenzie. M. Christie. L. M'Kenzie, B. Anderson, Columba Junior B v. Fneudly Bay, at Columba—R. Wise. A. Hamilton. A. Main, C. Cameron, M. Hendy, R. M'Whirter, Misses G. Paterson, R. Brown, H. Cameron. V. Nicholson, Mesdames Addison, Nicholson. T ; . „ Friendly Bay A v. Oamaru, at Inendly Bay.— ‘Campbell, Blacklock, Halkett, Harper, Brown, Cairns, Misses Malcolm, I. Cox, D, Clark, E. Symons, Mrs Harper. Miss P. Stevenson. Wesley—Glass, Greig,' Slater. Turvey, Watt, Dick, Mrs Crisp, Misses D. Crawehaw. O. Hedges, Mrs Campbell, Misses R. hliller, Hoskins,

COMMERCIAL <

OAMARU MARKETS The last two days have shown a-wel-come. change in the weather conditions, and although not much ram has fallen, the prospects are for rain, which is now so badly needed in the district. _ Farmery first consideration now is' for winter feed, and a steady rain is now neededto ensure supplies of green feed, etc. Ihe dry conditions have been general throughout the South Island, and practically.; all the winter feed; prospects, have been similarly affected in every” district, ".1 ‘ Oats. —Owing to the prospect of very few new season’s oats being available for sale, the forward market has shown a considerable firming, and sellers are very hard’ to find. Owing to the drought, it is practically impossible to buy. any oats from growers in the; meantime. Practically no new season’s , oats have been offered on, the market this week. In the south, owing to the hot weather conditions, oats ripened off quickly, and the yields and, samples will be light. There has been a, steady inquiry for old season’s Algerians for autumn sowing, and these are now' in. short compass. Wheat. —A further rise has taken place in the fowl wheat fiiarket. It is now quoted at 4s 3d, f.0.b,, for prompt shipment, while 4a 6d is being asked m some places. There have been heavy deliveries of milling wheat to the mills, and if the weather holds, practically all the wheat will be delivered to the mills within the next few weeks. Some of the yieds have been disappointing, but, on the other hand yields of 50 bushels of Tuscan and 57 of Dreadnought are reported from Enfield. Seeds.—There has been a better inquiry from the North Island for cocksfoot and ryegrass, and is is anticipated if the weather breaks shortly there will be a better local demand for grass seeds, clovers, etc. The favourable harvest conditions this season have been conducive to better germination reports than we have had for some seasons. This is owing to the fact that the seed has had more sunshine than is general during harvest time. V ..... M.U.1.0.0.F. DISTRICT OFFICIAL VISIT if.,, ■' - . , > .i> Prior to the summoned meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, No. 5284, on Thursdays evening, the Otago District executive officers attended a meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Juvenile Lodge, No. 9, over which N.G. Bro. W. T. Maynard presided, On behalf of the juvenile members, Bro. Maynard extended a cordial welcome to the provincial grand master and his executive; i' . ; ' ' Bro. T. N, Finder (president of the Juvenile Management Committee), expressed pleasure at having the executive officers present at the juvenile meeting. The P.G.M. (Bro., A. Hart) thanked the members for the cordial manner in which he and his officers had been received, and advised the younger brethren in the duties, objects, and aims of Oddfellowship. i, D.P.G.M, Bro. J. D. Cameron expressed pleasure at the good attendance, and spoke of the duties and. service as members of the great Manchester Unity. P.C.S. Bro. J. A. Hopcraft thanked the Juvenile Lodge for its welcome, and exSressed pleasure- at having made the amaru- Juvenile Lodge his first juvenile visit. ' „ „ ■ , I.P.P.GJJ. Bro. R. S Jack spoke on behalf of the District Juvenile Council, and addressed the meeting on membership, and of the educational benefits derived. He thanked the members for the courteous manner in which hehad been received. - The N.G. thanked the District Executive for making a special effort to attend, and wished it a successful tour. The lodge was then closed, and the meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge; Waff opened. N.G. Bro. T. N. Finder presided, and extended, a welcome to the visiting district officers, sisters of the Loyal Star of the North, and members from the North Otago District Past Grands’ Lodge, Loyal Band of Friendship (Kakanui), Loyal Rangiora, Loyal Benevolent (Christchurch), and Loyal Bluff Lodges.The annual report and balance sheet' of the New Zealand Friendly Societies Fidelity Guarantee Association was reOne candidate was admitted; into the Order; P.G. Bro. J. D. Christie acting as conductor. ; . ■ ... , The balance sheet and auditor’s report was adopted. The report showed an excellent improvement, and the balance sheet a firm credit balance. Reports were received from the sick visitors. Accounts amounting; to 17s on were passed for payment. ■ ■ - r W.M.P.6. Bro. C. B. Taylor INorth Otago Past Grands’ Lodge), N.G. Bis. A. M‘Bean (Loyal Star of the North), and P.G. Bro. G. Boaden (Loyal .Band of Friendship) responded to the visitors In responding to .the district toast, P.G.M. Bro. A. Haft apologised for the absence of the P.T. (Bro. A. Shgo). P.G.S. Bro. J. A. Hopcraft spoke on ritual wotk, and congratulated the lodge on its choice of its permanent officers, and trusted that their spirit of Oddfellowship, would be emulated by the young members. _ _ . D P G.MLBro. J. D. Cameron expressed pleasure at such ? large attendance, and gave a lengthy address; on competitioM and their importance in ritual work, which stood for the betterment ep_d understanding knowledge of the society IPPGM Bro. R. S. Jack eulogised the work which'the Past Grands’ Lodges were doing, and expressed regret that this* was his final visit as-an executive officer He congratulated the lodge on the able manner in which it carried out the initiation ceremony. , PERSONAL Messrs A. Hart (Lawrence). S. Jack (Port Chalmers), J. D. Cameron and J. A. Hopcraft (Dunedin), members of the Otago District Executive of the Manchester Unity, are at present _ staying in Oamaru on the occasion of their triennial visit to .the Loyal Oamaru, KakanUi, and Tokarahi Lodges. ,■, ■... . ~ • , Mr James Hutton, of Waiakurua, chairman of the New Zealand Poultry Board, left on Tuesday for Invercargill, He is to assist in forming new branches of the New Zealand Poultry Producers’ Association throughout the Southland districts.. The Rev. Lawson Robinson, of St, Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, and formerly a minister of Columba Church, is' at present paying a..visit to Oamaru. He attended the induction of the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh at Columba Church on Thursday, nigfit. , Mr Janies C. Entrican, of Auckland, who. is an elder of the Devonport Presbyterian Church, was present at the induction of the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh, formerly. minister, of the Devonport Presbyterian Church, at Columba Church on Thursday night. . vo Queen’s Hotel.—Mr Stevens, Mr N. M'Lean, .Mr W., Esson, Mr A. S.; Austiss (Auckland). Mr P. H. Manoy, Dr and Mrs Hassell■■ (Wellington), Mr W. W. M'Clelland (Christchurch), Miss H. G. Hassall, Miss J. A. Hassall (Timaru), Mr P. H; Harre, Mr J. 6. Mathews (Dunedin), Mr R, Thomson, Mr C. Wins-; lev (Gore), Mr A. R. Wesney (Invercargill), Mr , and Mrs A. Hutchison (Tokar Hotel.—Mr G; A. Topham, Mr S. Mosley (Miller’s Flat), Mr H. Strong,, Mr R. ft Brown ; (Dunedin), -Mr "D. H. Stewart,"'Mr 6. L. Peacock (Timaru),' Mr and Mrs A. Lovelock (Wellington), Miss.J. Deane (Ashburton), Mr S. Smith, Mr L. Smith (Invercargill), Mr T.Hastie ; - (Nuggets). PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—February 16: 1.47 a.m. and 1 2.10 p.m. February 17: 2.30 a;m. and 2.49 p.m. Arrivals. —The Holm glen at 10 a.m. Thursday. , ~ Departures—The Holmglen at 11 p.m. Thursday for New Plymouth, via pDrtß ‘ ' notes. ; The Union Steam Ship Company, as the local agent, advises that the Federal liner Surrey ie due at Oamaru to-morrow at noon from the United Kingdom direct, and will load for London and west coast United Kingdom ports. She will take on 10,220 freight carcasses of frozen moat for west coast United Kingdom ports, 400 bales of wool, 120 sacks of peas, 15 casks of casings, and a few tons of general cargo, all for London. Messrs Dalgety and Co;, Ltd., advise that the Shaw, Savill steamer Waimana will arrive in Oamaru on or about February 18, and will load wool and general cargo for London and the Continent.

The Wainui ie expected on February 20 to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Orepuki is expected on February 21 to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth. Owing to the bad weather at Suva, toe ; Niagara has been delayed, and will now leave Auckland for Sydney at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The New Zealand Steamahip : Co»* pany advises that the Remuera left Wellington at daybreak to-day -for England. The Waimana, direct from Brisbane, ia expected to arrive in port late on Monday night or .early Tuesday morning after the Surrey departs. She will load 28,000 freight carcassea of frozen lamb and mutton, 500 bales of wool and 500 Backs of peas for London and Continental ports. overseas; mails Mails close at the Chief Poet Office, Oamaru, asunder.:--- ■ ... .. To-day (Saturday) .-Great Britain, Ireland. Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America,; via Panama (Maitnoa, from Lyttelton) . Correspondence must be specially addreased. By north express at 2 p.m, Late-te* letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due in London April 2. Australian Sydney (per Niagara, from Auckland) by north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee‘ letter* 2.20 P 'Monday, February 18— Rarotonga, Tahiti, United State* of America,; Canada, Mexico, Eaatern State* of SouthrAmerica, Great Britain, Ireland, and Continent .Of Europe, also air mail correspondence for the United States of America and Canada, via San Francisco (per Makur* from Wellington), by north express at ILIS a.m. Late-fee letter* 11.35 am. Mail duo in London about March 22. Tuesday, February 19.—Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America, via Panama (Imperial Star, from Port Chalmers) . Correspondence must be specially addressed. By train at 8 p.m. Due London. March 26. ■ Wednesday, February 20.—Great Britain, Ireland. Continent of Europe, auo Central and Western South, America, via Panama (Coptic,' from Port Chalmers). Correspondence must he specially addressed. By train at 8 p.m. Due London March 27. , . •; / ■ . Thursday, February ■: 21.—Australian States, South Africa, and the Esfft also Auetralia-Singapofe-London; air mail (per Monowai, from Wellington) by north-ex-press at. 2 p.m. . Late fee letter* 2.20 njn, . • ' ;1 - : ■- INCOMING MAILS.' (Approximate Dates.) . February 19.-—Makura: Australian..; February 20.—Niagara: English and American. Monowai: Australian., CHURCH SERVICES ; ; The Rev. John M!Kenzie, of Canton, China, ha s acceptedan . invitation.; to art as locum tenens in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, and will cpjntneuce his ministry to-morrow, officiating at Both the morning and evening service; At the morning service the junior choir will sing the. 23rd Psalm, and the anthem, ‘f. Sweet iff Tby Mercy,”, will be rendered ;«t ;thff 4 evening service. The Bible classes reassemble s! 2.30 p.m, The service at Eveline-will : be conducted by the Rev. H. T.- Blair, Kit subject being “ The Faith That Save*.” The services at, St. Luke’s Church, morrow will be conducted bjr the Ven, Archdeacon Russell. Holy; comrounip* will he celebrated at 8 and at midrday. At evensong at 6.30, the: anthem,k?‘ Tliiff Lord is Loving,” will be sung by the choir, Mr S. A. Grave will officiate at JjTeyrborough at 11, and Mr H. C. Lightwood.at 6.30. The archdeacon will take I, the Totara service at 2,30. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh will begin his ministry at Columba. Church to-mor-row, and will officiate at both service*. , At the morning worship at Wesley Church to-morrow Mies M. Tweed will sing the sole, God’s Garde*.”■ 'ln the evening the Rev. J. F. Jack will be the preacher, and he will speak on “Life’* Ideals.” The anti cm, “ Sweet is the Sunlight,”. will be siing, the soloists being Min Marjorie Rae and Mrs D. Lane. The Rev. G. H. Bridgman will speak at- Enfield in the evening and Mr A. Miller will take the service at Kakanui. SOCIAL AITERNOOir Mrs A. Douglas, chairwoman of -the North Otago National Show Committee, was the hostess at a very enjoyable afternoon at her ■ home, when she' entertained all those who .had helped with North Otago’s exhibit at the Nations! Show, -as well as members of the committee. The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs M. F. E. Cooney) were also present by; invitation. Those present were shown round the garden, the display of dahlias proving of much interest.' •’ 1 ' ' ' '