NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22566, 9 May 1935, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

RUQBY FOOTBALL NOTES INTERESTING GAMES The competition Rugby football games in North Otago were continued last Saturday in fine weather, and the match that created most interest in the town was that between Athletic and Excelsior. AU the playing areas at the Show Grounds are in excellent order this season, and the cutting of the grass improved them considerably. Considering that the seaeon has only commenced, the games so far have been productive of good football, and the competition should prove most interesting as the season progresses. The game on the Oval was very onesided, Maheno securing a run-away, victory over its opponents from Ngapara. Especially in the second spell,, did the Maheno team pile on the points, and the game became very uninteresting. The Ngapara side appears to comprise many young players, and. lacking fitness, they were easily outclassed by their more experienced opponents from Maheno. Although being : beaten by such a wide margin, they should gain much experience from the match, and, after a few more games together, should do far better. A good gathering of interested spectators witnessed the match on No. 2 ground between Athletic and Excelsior. This

game resulted in a hard struggle from start to finish, and, on the play, Athletic thoroughly deserved its win. It was one of the hardest games witnessed on No. 2 ground for some time past. _ Although there was a wide margin of points in the game between Old Boys and Tokarahi the country team put up a stern fight, but it lacked the finish showed by its opponents. The other game in the country was between Duntroon and Georgetown, and the former accounted for its opponents after a good game. MAHENO v. NGAPARA. Defending the eastern goal line Ngapara put up a good resistance against Maheno for the first 20 minutes, but from then on the Greens did as they wished. Bruce was the first to score for Maheno, and again crossed on two other occasions. •Bruce was the outstanding back on the field on Saturday last, and played his best game to date. He showed more determination and has plenty of speed to finish off movements. His three tries were tne result of determined runs. Souness played a sound game behind the Green pack, but is inclined to leave the scrum too frequently. M'Gregor at first fiveeighths is inclined to go too far, and on several occasions on Saturday he was caught in possession. This is A. Newlands's first season in the backs, and so far he has filled the second five-eighths position fairly creditably. A. Clark has also left the pack to play on the wing, and he is very dangerous when given an opportunity. Yorston has not yet impressed on the other wing. Campben has filled the full-back position very well, and his promotion to senior grade football is well merited. He has a safe pair of hands, and his defence is also sound. The Ngapara backs lacked combination, and their attempts at passing rushes did not prove successful. Howard, on the wing, is a determined runner, but he received few opportunities. A. Johnston, at full-back, was the most impressive of the backs. He handled the ball exceptionally well, and his kicking was fairly accurate. As usual, the Maheno forwards were a hard-working lot, but they were not extended on Saturday. Prominent in the Maheno pack was Dougherty, of whom a cood deal should be heard this season. Weighing just on Uh stone, Dougherty is a fine type ol forward, and excels particularly in the loose rushes, being a hard man to stop. G. Newlands is another of the Maheno packmen who can be relied upon to play a sound game, and Wood was also prominent in the Green vanguard last baturday. Watson shone out in rushes by the Ngapara forwards, but, like the other packmen, lacked fitness. ATHLETIC v. EXCELSIOR.

The important factor in Athletic s win against Excelsior on Saturday was ability to hook the ball, which gave it possession practically nine times out of ten. The Slaroons packed a good scrum, and Carrington proved too able a hooker for his opponents. Play was mainly confined to the forwards, both packs putting in a good deal of solid play. There were, however, a few bright passing movements, but some of these lacked finish. Athletic had territorial advantage throughout the game, and Excelsior can be credited with putting up a sound defence, only letting the Maroons over twice. There was nothing spectacular in the first spell, and the score at the end of this half was 3—nil in favour of Athletic, the try being taken by Mason. In the second half the game was more interesting, and several good attempts were made at opening up the game. Although fed continually with the ball the Maroon backs did not make the most of their opportunities, but with more games together should develop into S fine attacking force. Stichman played a sound game at half-back, but was slow in getting the ball away to his supports. The Dwyer brothers played well, and were always dangerous on attack. For light players they stood up to the hard game very well. Athletic was without the services of Steele, and his place was filled by Turvey. Both Mason and Park played well, and were dangerous when opportunities arose. Although Gleeson was sound behind the Blue pack, he very often hung on to the ball too long. Wilson did not see much of the ball at first five-eighths, but, nevertheless, played a useful game. Murray, when he got the ball, hung on far too long, and as a result on one occasion a certain try was lost.. Muller, who played for Waitaki last season, showed plenty of dash on the right wing, and, with more opportunities, he should prove useful as a scoring man. Taylor was always safe at full-back, and his handling and kicking were features of the game. He faced a hard task, and got through his work very creditably. Both sets of forwards had a strenuous game, and it would be difficult to individualise. Carrodus and Holland were good leaders in the Maroon pack, while Cleverley and Easton played sterling games for the Blues. OLD BOYS v. TOKARAHI. A very fine spirit prevailed in the match between Old Boys and Tokarahi played at Tokarahi, and the game proved very interesting, although Old Boys .secured a comfortable win. The Old Boys backs staged some fine passing rushes, throwing the ball about in excellent style. As the result of these rushes Cameron, the speedy winger, crossed the opposing line six times putting up a fine performance. Cameron is perhaps the best mug-three-quarter in the district at the present time. Webb also played well on the other wing. The inside backs also went well, and Calder put in some fine work, and opened up play on every possible occasion. Easton gave a faultless display as the Black custodian. Nicholson, who has represented Otago, was a useful link in the Old Boys rearguard. The Tokarahi backs were outclassed, but the home forwards played a hard, solid game, and prominent in their pack was Esplin, who made a good leader. All the Old Boys forwards worked well, and, although a light pack, gained possession of the ball , fairly regularly. SATURDAY'S GAMES.

The competitions on Saturday should be productive of excellent football at the Show Grounds, where the leading teams, Maheno and Athletic, meet on the Oval, with the other town teams, Old Boys and Excelsior, playing on No. 2 ground. An excellent curtain-raiser has been arranged between Old Boys and Athletic juniors. In the country the country teams will be engaged, and here again country patrons should be treated to interesting matches. GARDENS CROQUET CLUB 1 The official closing day and annual meeting ot the Oamaru Gardens Croquet Club was held under excellent weather conditions. Competitions were held in the early part of the afternoon, after which afternoon tea was served at the pavilion. At the annual meeting the following members were elected for office during the ensuinw year:—President, Mis Kirkness; vice-presidents, Mrs Tait and Mrs Alexander: treasurer, Mrs R. J. Meldrum; secretary, Mrs A. Williams; captain, Mrs Barclay; deputy captain, Miss Rowlands; tea convenor, Mrs Archibald; committet —Mesdames R. J. Meldrum, Boulton, Wade, and Miss Brownlee. In the report for the year it was gratifying to note that there was a steady improvement in the play of the members, such improvement being shown by the club's success in annexing the C Grade flag in the South Canterbury Sub-association's competitions, which includes all clubs from Ashburton to Oamaru. Croquet is rapidly becoming a very popular game in Oamaru, and the Gardens Club is fortunate in having its greens set amidst such beautiful surroundings, so that the utmost enjoyment is obtained ay the members. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS Continuing the showing of British attractions at the Majestic Theatre and the Opera House during Jubilee Week, a strong programme will be shown at both theatres to-night and to-morrow. Drama is portrayed in "Java Head," showing at the Majestic. This is Joseph Hergesheimer's- great adventure-romance with Bristol as the background and featuring Anna May Wong. Edmund Gwenn, Elizabeth Allan and John Loder. At the Opera House a musical comedy is the attraction, Jack Buchanan, Elsie Randolph and Vera Pearce. all musical comedy players of high order, haying the main roles in an up-to-date English production that ran for one year at the London Hippodrome.

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS SECONDARY SCHOOLS' FUNCTION . Yesterday afternoon pupils of both the Waitaki Boys' and Girls' High Schools assembled in the Opera House for a function in connection with the jubilee celebrations. The organiser of the celebrations, Mr P. Linton Hodge, presided. The function proved of educational value to the pupils, and the whole entertainment was very enjoyable. The proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem,.and this was followed by the screening of the picture "Twenty-five Years King's Reign. " Rule Britannia " and " God Defend New Zealand" were also sung by the pupils, after which Mr F. Milner gave an appropriate address, which proved both instructive and interesting. RECTOR'S ADDRESS. In his address Mr Milner stated that the British Empire was supreme in its greatness because of its spiritual and moral aspects. They loved the King because of his human qualities, and respected him because of his high ideals. History was strewn with many changes, and empires had gone down to be iorgotten. They all wanted to be sure that no inevitable law would compel the British Empire to decay and pass away as others had done. As long as they shaped their lives and moulded their ideas .m accordance with great truths, the Empire would rejnain firm. The Empire was regarded supreme not because of its . vast population and vast areas of country, but because it embodied and incorporated before the world principles in accordance with the moral government of the universe, and if it did this it could continue as an Empire as long as it wished to do so. He impressed on the pupils that they were young citizens of the greatest Empire the world had ever seen, and it they lived up to the traditions of the British Empire, it would go far * r ° m ,, a <; caying, but would be built up to further greatness. Great things had been realised by the British Empire, and ite fundamental principles were enshrined, not only in the constitution of the Jimpire, but in the institutions of the sellgoverning powers. In this they owed a Ireat deal to their forefathers who so willingly strived that they nngh survive. Mr Milner, continuing, stated that tne old power of the monarch had gone, and no monarch had exercised authority since the reien of Queen Anne, and there was not IlikeHhood that they should do this in the future. King George had tremendous power, but this power wa ß social and moral power, and not political. ine self-governing dominions had . excellent freedom, and this was a glorious.idea that had been attained. However, the do minions were asked to be loyal, and un doubtedly the loyalty of the peopie, went out to the King as a symbol of the, unity that prevailed throughout the Empire. Both the King and Queen had lofty prm ciples, and it was for the people to stand by them. The Queen was a noble figure and by he.-dignity and oliarm won the respect of all. Wnen tney celebrated the happening of 25 years ago, let them remember the trials and tabulaiJnsthat the King had.W£d ih«>ngj. The King was a splendid leader ot tne ieopht and the Empire itself had gone through fire and had worked out. with £ S helP, to a wonderful constitution. Mr Shiner stated, that England, as the central and spiritual home of the Empire, was regarded as the loveliest land m the world. When one went through England one was impressed, not only with the old historical Places and buildings, but with the beauty of the countryside. At the conclusion of his address further community singing was held, the numbers rendered being "Land of Hope and Glory," "England" and God Bless the Prince of Wales," the last two being sunt: by the girls' school. This was followed by the screening of a Shirley Temple comedy. Mr Hodge also took the opportunity of thanking Mr Milner for his very fine address. Miss N. Thomson presided at the piano. The proceedings concluded with tne singing of the National Anthem. PRIMARY SCHOOLS ENTERTAINED. Yesterday morning sweets were distributed amongst the pupils of the town primary schools, and this was carried out under the direction of Mr K. Familton. In the afternoon the scholars assemoled in the Majestic Theatre to witness the screening of "The White Ensign, and all enjoyed the afternoons entertainment. GENERAL NEWS The North Otago Kennel Club advises that the closing date for entries for the annual show has been extended to May 11 This has been rendered necessary owing to the holiday on Monday and the election day yesterday. Despite the very unfavourable weather conditions, the Maheno School Committee opened its' winter euchre tournament season with a good attendance. The winners were Mrs W. Currie and Mr D. Lawson, and consolation prizes were awarded tp Mrs F. Townsley and Mr A. Muldrew. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all. At a sitting of the Oamaru Wardens Court yesterday morning, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., the surrender by T. h. Bowkett of extended claim license No. 66, M'Cormack's Creek, Dunback, was accepted. , , ... A number of the Maheno residents gathered at the memorial ground on Monday morning to witness the planting 0 ; f an oak to mark the occasion of the Kings silver jubilee. The chairman of the Improvement Society (Mr L. Kelcher) opened the proceedings with remarks appropriate to the occasion, and then called on Mrs Lindsay, sen., to perform the ceremony of planting the tree. Mr Kelcher presented Mrs Lindsay with a silver trowel with a greenstone handle as a memento of the occasion. The Rev. W. French added a few remarks, and the proceedings closed' with the singing of the National Anthem. Owin<r to lack of support the committee responsible for the organisation of the School for Young Farmers has reluctantly decided to abandon the proposal. The annual meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held in the County Chambers to-mor-row morning instead of in the afternoon, in order not to clash with the horse sale.

PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—May 9: 7.54 a.m. and 8.21 p.m. The Wingatui will load sugar and general cargo at Auckland on May 10, and is due at Oamaru on May 20, when she will load for Auckland, via Timaru, Lyttelton, and Wellington. The Wainui is expected on Wednesday, May 15, to load for Napier aed Gieborne, via Timaru, Lyttelton, and Wellington. The Kaimai is expected, to-morrow to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Karetu, from Newcastle and Sydney, left Hobart at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, May 6. for Bluff. Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, and Lyttelton. She is due at this port on May 15. The National Mortgage and Agency Company has received advice that the s.s. Maliia will arrive at Oamaru about May 11 to load 22,000 freight carcasses of frozen meat for London and Southampton, and seneral cargo for London. PERSONAL New Club Hotel.—Mr H. W. Lang, Mr D E. Selbey, Mr and Mrs M. Arlow. Mr M. G. Gill, Miss M. O'Brien, Mr K. Dick, Mr J. R- Duff (Christchurch), Mr G. Kydd (Wellington), Mr H. S. Myers, Mr D G. Riley (Auckland). 'Queens' Hotel.—Mr R. D. Robmson (Hastings), Mr C. Street. Mr R. H. Service Mr T. J. Hennessy, Mr D. Robertson ' (Wellington), Mr R. H. Algar (Christchurch), Mrs Tozer, Mies Tozer (Timaru), Mr E. G. Giddens, Mr S. A. Bishop, Mr M. D Harvey, Mr HW. Bundle, S.M.. Mr G. Haig, Mr 0. Matthews (Dunedin). _ Nurse E. Angus, who is relinquishing her position on the staff of the Oamaru Public Hospital, was the guest ot honour at an afternoon tea party at the Star and Garter Tea Rooms. Nurse Elliott, on behalf of the nursing staff, presented Nurse Angus with a goldmounted fountain pen. Best wishes were expressed for Nurse Angus s future happiness.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT The annual report of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association states that entries for the annual ram fair were more numerous than in the previous year and prices showed a decline, but the demand for good quality was satisfactory and the sale was got through expeditiously. The association was again fortunate in regard to the weather for the seventyfirst annual show. The attendance was quite satisfactory, although the total receipts were less than for the two previous shows. The total entries also showed a decline, which was chiefly accounted for in horses and competitions. The local lamb export competition arranged in conjunction with the Farmers Union and lielcl at the Pukeuri Freezing Works on January 9, under the auspices of the New Zealand Meat Producers Board, proved very successful and great interest was taken by a large number of competitors and others in the process of judging and killing. Thanks were due to the Waitaki Farmers' Freezing Company for placing facilities at the disposal of the committee and providing luncheon, and also to the donors of the prize fund. The opinion was expressed that future competitions should be held before Christmas and New Year holidays, when lambs would probably be at a more suitable weight for the Home market. The pine trees on the east and north sides of the grounds have been making satisfactory progress, but unfortunately those on the east side were swept by a fire caused by a spark from a railway engine, and may have to be replaced. The credit balance as shown in the statement of receipts and expenditure_ is smaller than in the previous year, which is accounted for by the fact that no rodeo and gymkhana was held during the year,, but the outstanding subscriptions have come in fairly well. The balance sheet shows that the capital funds have increased by £4B 7s 6d. The liabilities have decreased by £B9 18s 9d made up of repayments of debentures (£SO), and principal of loan (£39 18s 9d). During the year the association has lost several old and esteemed members, and in addition the committee regretted to record that its esteemed treasurer, Mr James Gibson, had had a breakdown in health. The committee thanked the Oamaru Harbour Board and Oamaru Borough Council for remission of rates; donors of special prizes, judges and honorary officials; the press,' Railways Department and Police Department. Eleven meetings were held during the year, and the attendances were as follows:—W. E. Aubrey, E. S. Brewster, C. J. Cowan, C. Don, J. Gibson, W. Macdonnld, D. Stumbles 10; G. Simpson, 9; P. W. Borrie, S. Gillies, A. M'Donald, D. Rodger, J. Simpson 8; D. Cant, W. Cameron, A. H. Copland, T. S. Little, W. R. Macaulay, J. A. C. M'Kenzie, T. Portis, James Wylie, W. Doig 7; H, J. Andrew, N. C. Gilchrist, R. B. Meek 5; G. Bruce, G. Livingstone 3; J. Mahoney 2; J. Macpherson, J. M. Smith 1. The following members retire this year:— Messrs H. J. Andrew, W. E. Aubrey, G. Bruce, W. Cameron, D. Cant, S. Gillies, W. R. Macaulay, A. M'Donald, J. A. C. M'Kenzie, D. Rodger, J. Simpson, J, M. Smith. The president thanked the committee and members for their courtesy and valuable assistance during the year, and bespoke similar favours for his successor. WOMEN'S CLUB There was a good attendance of members of the North Otago Women's Club at a meeting when the Literary Circle presented John Galsworthy's tragic comedy, "The Skin Game." The reading was arranged by Mrs F. Jones, and was presented by the following cast: —Hillchrist, Miss Harvey; Mrs Hillchrist, Miss Dorothy Jones; Jill Hillchrist, Mrs E. M'Diarmid; Dawker, Miss Jones; Hornblower, Mrs F. Jones; Charles (his eldest son), Mrs Naumann; Chloe (wife of Charles), Miss B. Butterfield; Rolf (his younger son), Miss Fitzgerald; Fellows, Miss A. Butterfield; Anna, Mrs Piper; Mrs Jackman, Miss Patterson; Miss Jackman, Mrs M'Culloch; auctioneer, Miss M'Adam; First Stranger (Act II and III); Miss Patterson; Second Stranger (Act III), Mrs M'Culloch. MAGISTRATE'S COURT The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was continued yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. There were no civil claims for hearing. Douglas Arthur Nolan was charged with driving a vehicle without lights, and James Fyfe, jun., was charged with driving a car at a speed that might have been dangerous to the public. Sergeant M'Gregor conducted the police prosecutions, and Mr R. D. H. Swindley appeared for Nolan, who pleaded guilty, and Mr J. H. Main for Fyfe, who pleaded not guilty. D. A. Nolan claimed from James Fyfe, sen., grocer, of Duntroon, £lO as damages for the loss of a dog, which the plaintiff alleged was run down and killed by a motor car, the property of the defendant and driven by defendant's son in the course of his employment. The three cases_ were heard together. Evidence was given by Douglas Arthur Nolan, musterer, of Maerewhenua, that he was driving a jogger towards Duntroon from Kurow on March 28, and shortly after 8 p.m. he reached Otiake. The night was dark but not overcast, and a car approached from the rear at a very fast speed. Witness pulled over well to the correct side of the road, and the car passed without slackening speed. He had five dogs with him, and the car driver, instead of slowing up and allowing the dogs to get off the road, which they were trying to do, drove right through the dogs, killing one outright. The car did not stop, and witness estimated the speed of the car at 40 miles per hour. After striking the dog the driver of the car did not slacken speed. The car had powerful headlights, and the road was perfectly straight. Witness was driving the jogger without lights. In his opinion the driver of the car could easily have avoided running over the dog, which he valued at .£lO. Corroborative evidence was given by Walter Somerville, labourer, of Livingstone, who accompanied the plaintiff in the jogger. In his opinion the car was travelling at 45 miles per hour. It was risky driving at night with the dogs without lights. Constable O'Connell, of Duntroon, gave evidence of receiving a complaint from Nolan on the night of the occurrence that his dog had been killed. He interviewed James Fyf e > jun., next morning, and obtained a statement in which Fyfe admitted striking the dog, but added that he did not stop because he did not think he had killed the dog. Fyfe stated that he could not avoid hitting the dog. He was travelling at 40 miles per hour but slackened speed considerably on seeing the jogger. This closed the police case and Mr Mam moved for a non-suit in the civil claim, and asked that the police charge be disHe submitted that there was no error of judgment on the part of the defendant, and any negligence was shown by the plaintiff in driving along that road with five dogs at uight without lights, Mr Swindley submitted that there was the plainest evidence of negligence, as tlie defendant, with the powerful lights, must have seen the bunch of dogs in the middle of the road. Mr Bundle reserved the question of a nonsuit.

For the defence, James Fyfc, jun., stated he was travelling at 40 miles an hour, and saw the jogger, without lights, about a chain away. He released the accelerator and braked slightly, reducing speed to about 25 miles an hour. He saw two dogs in front of the jogger, and he passed the jogger on the extreme right of the metal. One dog crossed over in front of the car, and he could not make any attempt to avoid the dog. He would have had four to five feet clearance if the dog had not moved. In giving judgment, the magistrate said the road was straight, and there was nothing to obscure traffic, and the lights must be seen when the vehicle was a considerable distance away. Nolan was driving an unlighted vehicle, and an ordinary,- prudent man would, as a matter of course, call in his dogs when the car was some distance off. He would not only call them but see that they were behind or at his side. It was his clear duty to do so, but Nolan did not seem to bother. He said it was w risky, so he should have minimised the risk. The fact that he did not have a light would cause the motorist to have his attention on the jogger to make sure he was getting past safely. His Worship reviewed the evidence as to speed, and said he was more impressed by the evidence of the defendant that he was travelling at 40 miles an hour and reduced his speed to 25. He

was unable to find that the prosecution had established dangerous driving, and the charge would be dismissed. The plaintiff in the civil action said Mr Bundle, was in his opinion, guilty of gross negligence in not having .his dogs under control when he knew or should have known a car was on the road. That was a menace to motorists and an absolute danger. Under the circumstances, he was unable to find that the plaintiff had proved negligence, and, even if he did find negligence, there was gross negligence on the part of the plaintiff. Judgment would be for the defendant, with solicitor's fee (£1 Is). On the charge of driving without a light, the magistrate said Nolan seemed to have suffered his own punishment, and ordered the defendant to pay court costs (12s). MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The Hampden Miniature Rifle Club opened its season on Tuesday night. ■ The Mayor (Mr W. A. Murcott) addressed the riflemen, and congratulated them on their past successes. He wished them a very successful season. The president stated that it was unfortunate that they had lost some of the best riflemen, but he anticipated that before the season had advanced very far they would again have a strong team, as there were many new members. These, with experience, stated the president, would prove an acquisition .to the club. The scores for the first shoot were aa follows:—T. Gibson 79, W. T. Ford 79, D. Watson 78, E. Nicolson 76, E. Stevenson 75, M. Gdanitz 75, W. A. Murcott 74, G. Nicolson 74, F. Stringer 74, F. Hampton 74, I. York 73, Adam Wright 72, Len. Woolford 65, O. Turner 63, J. Gray 62, E. Stringer 58, K. Gdanitz 58, P. Mansell 54. ENFIELD CLUB. The following were the scores at the weekly shoot of the Enfield Club: —J. Gibson 77, B. Johnstone 77, W. Fallon 75, W. Yuill 72, G. Yuill 69, C. Scott 68, J. Kerin 66, D. Anderson 63, A. Yuill 62. LADIES' GOLF The draw for Friday's bogey match ia as follows: — First Tee.—Miss Mackie v. Mrs Spooner; Miss C. Nichols v. Mrs Cook; Mrs Barclay v. Mrs Seyb; Mrs Meek v. Miss P. Robins; Mrs Orbell v. Miss Familton; Mrs Gedge v. Mrs K. Familton; Mrs Brown v. Mrs M'Culloch; Mrs Ireland v. Mrs Roll. Thirteenth Tee.—Miss Wylde Brown v. Miss M'Quade; Mrs Wylie v. Mrs Irving; Mrs Kilpatrick v. Miss Stevenson; Miss C. Lane v. Mrs Burton; Miss H. Sumpter v. Mrs Rickman. Tenth Tee. —Mrs Hunter v. Mrs Wilson; Mrs Watson v. Mrs Dawson; Miss Scott v. Miss Robins; Miss M. Ireland v. Mrs Smith; Miss Maxwell v. Miss Gerrie; Mrs M'Ewan v. Miss M'Donald; Miss Miller v. Mrs Forrest; Mrs Crawshaw v. Miss Simpson; Mrs Crimp v. Miss M'Lay. BOXING ASSOCIATION Dr Lennox Douglas presided over a meeting of the Oamaru Boxing Association held on Tuesday night. There was a good attendance of members. The Rakaia Boxing Association wrote asking for particulars with a view to getting Oamaru amateurs to compete at the Rakaia tournaments, and also making the offer of a professional contest for Colin Jones. The secretary reported that everything was well in hand for the coming contest between Johnny Leckie and Charlie Buckley. Splendid preliminaries had been arranged, and boys from Dunedin and Timaru were being matched with the local boys, Pukeuri being well represented. The following officials were appointed:—Announcer, Dr Lennox Douglas; house manager, Mr W. Kinder; judges, Messrs Tnompson and Notman; timekeepers, Messrs Hodge and Moore; and glove stewards—Messrs Richards, Reid, Wright, and Nightingale; weights, Messrs Currie and Chalmers; call steward, Mr O. R. Wise; referees, Mr Tommy Fairhall (Timaru), to referee and take sole charge of the professional bout, and Mr Sceates (Waitaki Boys' High School), to referee the amateur bouts. OAMARU TROTS The excellent support accorded by owners and trainers to the Oamaru Trotting Club's winter meeting on Saturday must be very gratifying to the officials of the club, and it only remains for fine weather to prevail for the success of the meeting, as sporting patrons make this popular fixture a racing holiday in Oamaru. Record acceptances have been received, the smallest field being for the big race, for which 11 horses of good class have accepted. The fields for the other seven events are excellent, and a good day's racing is assured. A single pool totalisator of 70, 20, and 10 per cent, will operate at the meeting, and the six-furlong trotting track is in wonderfully good order for the meeting, and, aa usual, arrangements are well in hand for catering for a big crowd. Special trains will run from north and south to arrive in ample time for the first race, and good transport services will be conducted between the town and the racecourse. In view of the excellent card for the day's outing, a very large attendance is expected at the course.