NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22607, 26 June 1935, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

BOXING

HAWES BEATS AITKEN The Oamaru Boxing Association held Its second tournament of the season in the Opera House last night, and there ■was again a large crowd, which goes to *how how popular this sport lias become in Oamaru. An excellent programme had been arranged, and the association is to be congratulated on catering for the public in such an excellent manner. The tournament was opened with nodecision bouts in which young beginners were given a tryout. This was an innovation to tournaments, and the association is to be commended on its action in encouraging these boys. All these bouts were keenly contested. For preliminary bouts, four excellent «.mateur contests had been arranged, in ■which well-known exponents of the game participated. Chief interest, however, centred round the main contest of the evening—that between Percy Hawes, ol Christchurch, and Billy Aitken, of Wellington. Mr T. Fairhall. of Timaru, was the referee for this bout and Mr G. J. Sceats for the preliminary bouts. Messrs W. L. Notman and D. Thompson were the judges, Mr I. -Stevenson- announcer, and Messrs J. Moore, A. E. Hodge, and W. James timekeepers. NOVICE BOUTS. The following' were matched together in novice bouts in which no decisions were given:—G. Hunter (8.0) v. W. Richards (8.0), three one-minute rounds. " Bluey'' Walsh (6.13) v. J. Milne (7.1), two oneminute rounds. E. Simons (8.4) v. W. Brown (8.6), two one-minute rounds. J. Latimer (5.0) v. M. Parker (5.9), three one-minute rounds. AMATEUR BOUTS.' S. Jenkins (10.6) knocked out L. Hoad (10.8). This was an exceptionally interesting bout. Hoad used the "southpaw" style and proved a rather awkward opponent for Jenkins for the first two rounds. In the first round Jenkins allowed Hoad to do most of the fighting, and the latter placed some solid punches, the majority of which Jenkins took on his gloves. Jenkins landed two good rights to Hoad's jaw in the second round, but Hoad again became the aggressor. In the third round, Jenkins went much better, using his right to advantage. He connected nicely on two or three occasions, and with a hard right to his opponent's jaw sent Hoad to the mat for the count. , K. Easton (10.6) beat H.Kerr (10.7) on point*. Both boxers indulged in some haTd hitting in the first two rounds, but were hot fit enough for four rounds, and the fight slowed up considerably. ' Neither showed much skill, but on his display Easton deserved his win. J; White (9.9) beat T. Eddington, of Timaru (9.6). /Eddington was not up to his previous form. White scored by. hard hitting and following up. though he did not use his right effectively.- .4. K. Giles, of Timaru (11.6), beat S. Easton (11.1), on points. This bout went the whole four-rounds. Both hit hard, with Easton clinching far too often. He proved very elusive, however, end made Giles miss on a few occasions. Both boxers appeared to lack fitness. Giles deserved his win. PROFESSIONAL CONTEST. Percy Hawes, of Christchurch (8.10), beat Billy Aitken, of Wellington (8.12 J). This feather-weight contest was of 12 two-minute rounds. In the opening round both boxers exchanged punches freely, connecting to both face and body. In close fighting Hawes was better, and placed hard punches to Aitken's body off both gloves. It appeared to be Hawes's round. The second round opened, as briskly as the first. Aitken carried'the fight to his opponent and sent a good right to Hawes's face. However, Hawes retaliated with hard punches to the body. Hawes maintained a slight lead. In the opening stages of the following round Hawes. placed a good right ■to Aitken's body and followed Tip with a left and a right to the face. Ait?«en was very quick, and a left rip to Hawes'a body forced the ex-champion back. The round was a fairly even one.

Aitken connected with his left, although Hawes made him miss on the next attempt to connect. Aitken was the more aggressive in this round. _ The fifth round opened, with in-fighting. Hawes served out some hard punches to his opponent's body, but Aitken sent the champion j back, and landed a good left to Hawes's jaw. This was an even round as were" the next two.

Aitken connected with a good straight left in the sixth round, but Hawes retaliated, placing some hard punches off both gloves to his opponent's head and body.

In the seventh round both boxers went at it with a will, and hard and clean punches were exchanged. Aitken gained with a good .left and followed it up by landing a hard right to Hawes's jaw. However, Hawes put plenty of force into bis punches and made a good showing in the infighting. Both boxers held off at the commencement of the eighth round, but again warmed up to their work and exchanged some hard punches. The ninth was a very even round, but, in the next two rounds Aitken had slightly the better of his opponent. Aitken was exceptionally quick and connected with good punches off both gloves. In the last round Aitken forced the fight and placed two good rights to Hawes's jaw. Aitken fought hard to get in front, but at the end of the figtit Hawes was declared the winner, having a lead of a very small margin of points over Aitken. It was an excellent contest, with clean, fast fighting throughout, and both boxers are to be congratulated on their fine display. LAND OF SPRINGBOKS REV. LAWSON MARSH'S VIEWS Under the • auspices of the Columba Men's Club a very: interesting address was given in Columba Hall by the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh to an appreciative audidence. Mr Marsh entitled hie lecture "The Land of the Springboks," and explained the reason for choosing that title. There were few points of contact between South Africa and New Zealand as communications were very tardy, and there was practically no intertrade. Therefore he had settled on one point of interest. Perhaps the principal sport of each country was Rugby football. It was interesting to New Zealanders to hear something of the land from which came their chief rivals in the national game. Mr Marsh went on to speak of epic voyages of discovery by Dias and Da Gama in the fifteenth century, about the settlers of 1820—the "Voortrekkers"—Cecil Rhodes and the gold mining industry. He illustrated his remarks with geographical and socialogical details, and concluded with a summary of the present situation between the black and the white races. Tue address was very educative, and Mr Marsh was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. MEADOWBANK BOWLING CLUB In order, to raise funds t 6 pay off certain improvements effected and for the piano recently purchased,, the Entertainment Committee of the Meadowbank Bowling Club held an entertainment in the pavilion. There was a large attendance of members and friends, ana the function proved a great success. Mr Selfe (president of the club) presided, and extended a hearty welcome to all. A varied programme was presented, as follows:—Orchestral numbers, Mrs Sherwin's orchestra; songs,' Mrs M'Murtrie; humorous songs, Mr J. Marshall; violin solos. Mr L. Barsdell; piano-accordion solos, Mr Palmer; song, Mr Paris; guitar solo, Mr Omnet; pianoforte duet, Misses M'Quade and Maxwell; humorous, item, Mr Stichmah; vocal quartet, Messrs Hinkley and Tonkin, Mrs M'Whirter and Miss R. M'Kenzie; tales from Scotland, Mr D. M'Bride. The accompaniments were played by Mrs T. M'Bride, Misses M'Quade,. and Maxwell. The success of the function was mainly due to the organising work of the Ladies' Committee, with Mrs Luisetti as convener. ,On the motion of the president (Mr Selfe) th» performers and Ladies' Committee were accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

WAIAREKA SALE FAT SHEEP REMAIN FIRM FAT CATTLE. There was a small yarding of fat cattle, and prices remained on a par with last week s. Good steers eold up to f 5 _los. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For T. Patterson, 1 heifer £2 2s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For A. J. Sheat, 3 steers £5 10s, 2 £5 2s 6d, 1 £4 17s 6d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co., sold: For a client, 1 cow £4 12s fid. 1 £3 15s; J. Maffey. 1 cow £2 ss, 221 s. DAIRY COWS. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For J. Duffrey, 1 cow at profit £2 10s; M. Doyle (Reidston), 1 heifer at profit £3. Dalgety and Co. sold: For estate late J. M'Cabe, 1 cow 325, 1 30s, 1 27s 6d. FAT SHEEP. Prices for fat sheep were again slightly firmer at yesterday's sale, the top price realised being 23s for a prime wether. There was only a small entry of stock, however. North Otago Fanners' Co-operative Association sold: For Henry Anderson (Kia Ora), 14 ewes -12 s; James Milmine (Island Cliff), 1 wether 235, 10 merino wethers 13s Gd; F. Kennedy (Kia Ora), 10 ewes 17s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For Simpson Bros., 1 ewe 17s, 8 14s 3d, 1 14s, 12 13s 6d; John Newlands, 16 ewes 12s, 5 lis, 13 10s 6d, 7 9s 6d; estate late J. Bates, 20 ewes 9s 9d, 10 9s 6d. 10 8s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client. 8 wethers 17s. STORE SHEEP. There was a very small yarding of store sheep, and there appeared to be only a fair demand. Wright. Stephenson, and Co., sold: For J. B. Chapman, 53 ewes 9s 9d; A. Sinclair, 80 mixed sex lambs 13s. PIGS. Only a small number of pigs was brought forward, and prices ruling were about the same as those at last week's sale. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For W. Smith (Alma), 2 weaners 13s; Mrs Kennedy (Windsor), 5 weaners 9s; W. Smith, 3 weaners 12s 6d; a client, 5 weaners 12s 6d, 213 s, 1 lis; J. Jones (Waiareka), 2 weaners 12g 6d; T. Johnston, 2 stores 18s 6d; Mrs Isbister (Ardgowan). 3 weaners 10s, 1 8s 6d; O. Allan (Georgetown), 1 weaner 13s 6d, 212 s 6d, 4 12s. WOMEN'S DIVISION, FARMERS' UNION DUNTROON BRANCH Mrs R. S. Harrison presided over a large attendance of. members at the monthly meeting of the Duntroon branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Six new members were elected. Many participated in, the competition, "Something new from something old" in the form of children's clothing, the winner being Miss M. Yardley with a beautiful matinee jacket. Mesdames Muirden and Marshall were second equal. Altogether 27 useful . garments were handed in, and these will go for relief purposes. Miss I. Francis won the flower competition, with Mrs West second and Mrs M'Kenzie and Misses J. Cree, M. Yardley, and M. Smith (equal) third. During a social half-hour Miss G. Tallentire entertained those present with an amusing game, after which afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Hood, E. Haugh, and Miss M. Francis. . ENFIELD BRANCH There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Enfield branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, Mrs Frew presiding. The roll call was "My favourite flower," the violet being most popular. The competition- for the best paper hat was won by Mesdames Anderson and Cornick, and for beet bloom by Mrs Webster. An interesting demonstration on eggshell work was given by Mrs Willi* ll " 9 (Waiareka), and she was accorded a hearty vote or thanks. On behalf of the members the president made a'presentation to Mrs Diver, who had for so long set the fare going before the meetings. An enjoyable supper was served by the hostesses. PORT OF OAMARU High Water—June 26: 10.56" a.m. and 11.25 p.m. The Wainui is expected this morning to load for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karetu is announced to load at Newcastle about July 2, Sydney about July 4, and thence to Hobart, for Oamaru. _ The Wingatui left Auckland last Friday afternoon with sugar and general cargo for Oamaru. She is due at this port on Monday, July 1, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipahi is expected about July 2 to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. She left Auckland at 5 p.m. yesterday, possibly via Portland, for Wellington, Dunedin and Oamaru. The New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the Ruahine will now make her final departure on August 17, instead of August 10, and will sail from Auckland. The Union Steam Ship Company has received advice that its; new cargo vessel s.s. Karu, of 1050 tons gross, will < be ready for despatch from the United Kingdom about July 11. The Karu will trade between Dunedin and New Plymouth, via ports, including Oamaru. The National Mortgage, and Agency Company, Oamaru, has received advice that the s.s. Pakeha will call at Oamaru about July 8 to lift 10,000 freight carcasses of frozen meat for West Coast United Kingdom ports, and general cargo for these ports and London. GOLF CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING Mr H. B. M'Dowell (president) occupied the chair at a meeting of the committee of the North Otago Golf Club. The Avondale Club wrote confirming September 22 as the date for the annual match to be played at Avondale. —It was agreed to suggest September 23 to the Ashburton Club as a suitable date tor the match at Ashburton and either August 10 or 17 to the Otago Club for a match against that club. Dr Kidd (Waipiata) was elected a country member. Mr C. C. Cook reported on the gifts of trees for planting on the Awamoa links, and the matter was referred to the 'free Planting Committee. Mr Cook also stated that sufficient wire netting for the plantation along the whole of the south boundary by the fifth fairway had been given. It was agreed to proceed with the planting of pines along the boundary. Considerable discussion took place on the site of the twelfth (Dynamite) tee, and this matter was held over until the next meeting. It was agreed that the new tee at present in use should be used lor the club championships. The chairman reported that sheep would not be on the links during July and August and that chain harrows would be used to clean certain fairways on Friday next. Dr R. S. Orbell considered that some of the greens had been allowed to become smaller, and suggested that they should be cut to an additional width or two of the mower. This was referred to the Grounds Committee. PANTRIES RAIDED Lately residents in Otckaike have had reason for anxiety regarding the contents of their pantries. Some, on goiniz to their larders, have found the shelves bare. This was attributed to the fact that two inmates of the Special School were at large. The two would raid the houses in the dead of night and repair ,to straw stacks till morning. Lately a party of residents was successful in securing one of the boys.

LOYAL STAR OF THE NORTH HALF-YEARLY MEETING N.G. Sis. A. Snook presided at the half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge, No. 9592, M.U.1.0.0.F. There was a very large attendance, the hall being filled to capacity. The N.G. extended a hearty welcome to the many visiting members from the North Otago District Past Grands' and Loyal Oamaru Lodges. Accounts amounting to £22 were passed for payment. Fraternal greetings were extended from the Loyal Hand and Heart and Loyal Caverskam Lodges. (Dunedin). The election of officers resulted as follows:—N.G., V.G. Sis. M. M Jenkin; V.G., E.S. Sie. M. S. Foss; guardian, Sis. G. Cooke; G.M., N.G. Sis. A. Snook; conductor, Sis. E. J. Hanley; R.S.N.G., Sie. E. A. Abel; L.S.N.G., Sis. M Meikle; R.S.V.G., Sis. E. S. Kidd; L.S.V.G., Sis M. S. Naylor; Social Committee—Sisters Cooke, M. Christie, Foss, and M. Jenkin; Vigilance Committee—Sisters E. King, G. Abel, M. Jenkin, and C. M. Jenkin. Before vacating the chair of N.G. Sis. Snook expressed pleasure at the valuable assistance rendered at all times by the members and to P.G. Sis. G. Abel for her special attention to the various lodge matters during, her absence on several occasions. The installation ceremony was conducted by P.D.S. P.G.'s Bros. J. H. Mushet and C. E. Taylor, and the following members of the Past Officers Lodge: Sisters Abel (2), M'Diarmid, Kidd, Bros. Pinder, Jenkin, Christie, Richardson, M'Kay, and Oats. The newly-elected officers suitably replied. P.G Sis. Abel resigned as a member of the Juvenile Management Committee, and Sis. E. Kidd was elected to act in IG It was'resolved to hold a badminton competition next lodge night, and that the lodge enter for the Otago District Efficiency Shield Competition. The meeting closed with the serving of a very enjoyable supper. MAGISTRATE'S COURT The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr Ji. W. Bundle, S.M. Sergeant M'Gregor conducted the police prosecutions. John H. Miller, barman at the Georgetown Hotel, was charged with supplying liquor after hours. Sarah Priscilla Hendren, licensee of the Georgetown Hotel, was charged with selling liquor after hours and with exposing liquor for sale after hours.—Mr A. R. Tait appeared for both defendants, who pleaded guilty, the first charge against Mrs Hendreii being withdrawn.—The police stated that they had visited the hotel at 7.15 p.m., when men were found in the bar. Ihe hotel was well conducted and there had been no complaints.—Miller was fined 40s with costs (12s) and Mrs Hendren £2 10s with costs (12s). , Donald Fraser, Roderick Donald M'Leod, Geoffrey Thomson, William Donald M'Dougall, Stewart Dalgleish and George Percival Munro were charged with being unlawfully on licensed premises after hours.—Mr L. H. Sumpter appeared for the four defendants, M'Leod being a taxi driver, who, waiting for his passengers, went into the hotel. All the defendants pleaded guilty, fines of 10s with costs (12s) being imposed m For riding bicycles at night without lights, Robert Warrington was fined the amount of court costs (10s) and Ross M. C. Patterson fined 5s with costs (10s). Adam Gordon appeared on charges of obtaining £4 from J. M. Coffey in Christchurch by false pretences, of obtaining a cake valued at 6s 3d from Joyce Neila by a false pretence, and of obtaining credit for £1 4s from Julia Osbourne by fraud.—Defendant was remanded in custody to appear at Christchurch on July 2, bail not being allied for. Hector John Macpherson was charged with driving at a speed which, under the circumstances, might have been dangerous to the public—Mr L. H. Sumpter appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. —Kenneth Stewart was charged with failing to give way to traffic on the right and failing to maintain his position to the left of the centre line when turning at an intersection. —Defendant pleaded not guilty.—Both these _ charges arose out of a collision at the intersection of Teviot and Thames streets.—After hearing the evidence of Constable Furney, the charges against Stewart were amended to one of negligent driving, both cases being adjourned to July 2. Charles Walter Ramsay appeared on remand from Dunedin on a charge of stealing a leather shooting bag, a suitcase containing ladies' clothing, motor car tools and accessories of a total value of £B, the property of Charles Roland Hedges and another.—Accused Dleaded not guilty- , , . -rr , Sergeant M'Gregor stated that Hedges left a shooting bag and car tools in his car in Weaver street on May 1. There was also a suitcase belonging to Miss Hilary Sumpter in the car. When he went back, they were gone. The bag and tools were found in the accused s car in Dunedin by Detective Marsh. Ihe suitcase had not been recovered. Evidence was given on'these lines by Hedges, who identified the shooting bag and tools, pointing out those he knew were his and those he thought were his, also as to the suitcase by Miss Sumpter. Detective Marsh gave evidence of finding the shooting bag and tools in accuseds car, stating that the accused said the bag and tools were in his car when he purchased the car at Gillies's Garage, Oamaru. Walter Watson gave evidence that he sold a used car for Gillies's Garage on April 9 to the accused, the car being used by a salesman named Fogarty at the time of the sale. Witness did not know what tools were in the car and he placed none in the car. , . Leonard Vincent Fogarty stated in evidence that there was no shooting bag with the tools in the car when it was sold to the accused. Ramsay, in a statement, stated that some of the'tools belonged to him and two or three to his father. Mr Bundle stated he accepted Hedgei/s evidence as to the identification of the bag and tools, but there was no evidence of the theft of the suitcase by the accused. The accused's statement on the face of it was a deliberate lie in stating the tools were in the car when he purchased it on April 9, when Hedges did not lose the tools until May 1. Ramsay was convicted of the theft of the shooting bag and tools and sentenced to a month's imprisonment. GENERAL NEWS A good start has been made on the road work preparatory to tar-sealing the main highway between Pukeuri and Waitaki bridge, and several of the thirteen smaller concrete culverts and one of the large culvert-bridges on the highway have been completed. The work is of a solid, substantial nature, built to withstand the elements for hundreds of years, and when the highway is sealed it will prove a great boon to motorists. The contractor is Mr T. Pheloung. of Christchurch, and it is anticipated that the contract will occupy eight months. Mr M. Francis occupied the chair at a meeting of the executive responsible for arranaing the jubilee functions of the Duutroon School, when decisions were reached in respect to taking photographs of the various decades and advertising the functions throughout New Zealand. Although a number of ex-pupils have notified the committee of their present addresses, there are still a number to locate, and these are asked to communicate with the secretary (Miss H. Tallentire, Duutroon). The community sing this week will be held in the Opera House to-night, the Roiiar leaders being Messrs J. Weir and P. Linton Hodge, with Mrs Lopcr at the piano. Specialty items will be given by Miss Lulu Downing and Malcolm M'Kcllar, pupils of Miss Rona Bee (sword dance), and Mr Paris, of Auckland (tenor songs). Patrons are advised that the theatre will be heated, and a special appeal is made as there is a great deal of distress in the district at the present time. Infants' clothing,-in particular, is badly needed, and funds for this purpose will be welcome to the Relief Committee.

The euchre tournament and dance in the Waitaki Hall was fairly well attended. In the ladies' section Mrs Mountford gained first prize and Mra Hewson second, and the men's prizes went to Mr R. Searle first and Mr D. Brosuan second. The consolation prizes were awarded to Messrs D. and E. Whitteker. After supper dancing indulged in' to music supplied by Mr Mountford, and Mr G. Todd carried out the duties of M.C. At the Malvern Collie Dog Club's trials O. H. Smith's (Oamaru) Chance secured second in the heading, pull and yarding event with 46 points out of a total of 54 points. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Club the trophy presented by the patron of the club (Mr J. M. Forrester) was won by G. Flannery. A. North annexed the button for the highest score off the rifle. The following are the results:— A. North, 78—2—80; E. Swinard, 78—2 —80; A. Mackintosh, 78—2—80; W. Gemmell, 78—4—80; J. Leslie, 77—3—80; E. Roney, 77—3—80; W. Judldns, 77—4—80; B. Tonkin, 74—7—80; A. Dun, 72—8— 80; G. Flannery, 73—8—SO; A. Bartley, 73—10—80; E.Taylor, 77—2—79; J.Dunn 76—3—79; A. Doran, 75—4—79; S. Pile, 73—6—79; J. Dodds, 71—8—79; J. Caldwell, 77—1—78; G. Doran, 77—1—78; H. Koppert, 77—1—78; E. Sinclair, 77 —1 — 78; J. M. Robertson, 76—2—78; A. Sandelin, 76—2—78; J. M'Veigh, 75—3 78; J. I. Robertson, 76—1—77; O. Glynn, 75—2—77. A match was fired between the president's and vice-president's teams, and resulted in a win for the former by 36 points. The following are the results: — President's Team.—H. Koppert 77, I. Swinard 77, J. Leslie 77, E. Taylor 77, W. Judkins 77, J. I. Robertson 76, J. Dunn 76, A. Sandelin 76, O. Glynn 75, A. Doran 75, J. M'Veigh 75, W. Munro 74, B. Tonkin.74, S. Pile 73, T. Kennedy 73, D. M'Phail 73, A. Bartley 73, A. Dun 72, F. Little 71, F. Cleverley 70, W. May 70, J. Beckingham 69, M. Aspros 68, J. Hollow 68, W. Minty 68;—total, 1834. Vice-president's Team. —A. North 78, E. Swinard 78, W. Gemmell 78, A. Mackintosh 78, J. Caldwell 77, G. Doran 77, E. Sinclair 77, E. Roney 77, J. M. Roberteon 76, W. Collins 74, D. Little 73, G. Flannery 73, G. Roney 72, H. Brant 72, A. Dick, sen., 71, J. Beardsmore 71, J. Dodds 71, S. Weston 69, J. Mark 69, A. Aikenhead 67, J. May 67, I. M'Donald 66, E. Lee 65. H. Rawson 64, L. Turvey 58;—total, 1798. The Oamaru team to meet Maheno tonight is as follows:—J. Caldwell, G. Doran, H. Koppert, J. I. Robertson, E. Sinclair, I. Swinard, R. Hinkley, J£. Swinard, A. North, A. Sandelin, J. M. Robertson, 0. Glynn, E. Taylor, H. Brant, W. Collins, J. Dunn, W. Gemmell, J. Leslie, E. Roney, W. Munro, S. Pile, A. Mackintosh, D. Little, J. MWeigh. TOTARA CLUB The following are the results of the weekly shoot of the Totara Club:— G. Riddell 79, D. Seaton 79, D. Marshall 79, W. Smith 78, S. Taylor 77, M. Sinclair 76, J. Carrig 76, S. Perry 76, D. Clark 76, C. Burgess 76,. S. Wilson 75, V. M'Donald 74, A. Scally 73, J. Richardson 73, A. Richardson 72, W. Momce 71, K. Morgan 71, L. Morgan 70. ENFIELD CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Enfield Club, J. Allan won the rifle button and J. KW the handicap button. following are the results:—J. Allan, 80—1— 80; W. Allan. 77-2-79; H. Bradley, 77 -3-80; J. Kerin; 75-5-80; W. Falloon, 74-5-79; V. Johnston, 72-7—79, C Martin, 70—8—78; A. H. Gibson, 77 0-77; n! Allan, 70-6-76; B. Johnston, 75—1—76; D. Johnston, 70—6— 76; D. Elliott, 71—4—75. MAJESTIC THEATRE The dramatic story of revenge that turns into genuine love is the underlying theme in the new Paramount picture, "Behold My Wife," starring Sylvia Sidney with Gene Raymond, and showing finally to-night. "Behold My Wife,' which presents Miss Sidney as a beautiful full-blooded Indian girl, has backgrounds in colourful primitive New Mexico and urbane and sophisticated New York. The story is concerned with Gene Raymond's attempt to revenge himself on his ultraaristocratic family, but his plans go astray when he eventually falls in love. H. B. Warner, Lady Hope Crews and Juliette Compton are also in the cast. WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION The'last two lectures of the literature and drama class of the Oamaru Workers* Educational Association were on modern poetic drama. Mr Wilson showed that the realistic drama had restored the theatre by dealing with the problems of life. The modern poetic drama, he said, started in Ireland and used a different technique. It aimed at appealing to the emotions, so took the facts of life more simply, and made them forceable by use of mysticism and symbolism. The lecturer then discussed the works of Yeats and Lady Gregory, and spent some time reading from the works of Synge. The second lecture dealt with the English school. These dramas used rustic types, life being simpler in the country. He described Masefield's "Tragedy of Man" and Bottomly's "King Lear's Wife." Mr Wilson read parts of Drinkwater's "Abraham Lincoln." and showed how the same ideal of hatred of war is shown in " X equals nothing." The writing need not be poetry, but the spirit must be poetic, he concluded. PERSONAL • Mr R. A. Solomon was met by the staff of Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., at the office on Monday evening, on the occasion of his transfer to Palmereton. Mr G. Elvidge, the manager, in making a presentation of a travelling rug to Mr Solomon, mentioned that he had had a good training in the Dunedin and Oamaru branches, and was well suited for the position he was taking up. He trusted the move Mr Solomon was making would be the stepping stone to further promotion. Messrs R. O'Meara (auctioneer), W. Widdowson, and R. Notman also spoke, and extended best wishes to Mr and Mrs Solomon for success in the future. Mr Solomon, in replying, expressed appreciation of the > friendly spirit which prompted the gift, and thanked all present. Miramar Hotel.—Mr J. White (Balfour). Mr W. O. Marshall (Titahi Bay), Mr F. S. Barth (Waikouaiti), Mr F. Nimmo (Christchurch), Mr S. W. Gaspar, Mr L. E. Burrell, Mr E. F. Evans (Dunedin). Queen's Hotel—Mr E. T. Giddens, Mr N. Cherry, Mr N. H. M'Mullan, Mr H. W Bundle, S.M., Mr J. R. Bell. Mr W. M. Briton, Mr E. A. Lucas, Mr R. G. Todd (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Harry Perkins, Mr Scrimshaw, Mr N. Dossett (Christchurch), Mr E. D'Arcy, Mr and Mrs Niederer (Timaru), Mr A. RobiDson, Mr Bruce Niederer (Southland). New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs M. Arlow, Miss Arlow (Christchurch). Mr L. J. Hobson. Mr W. Fraser, Mr J. D. Reid. Mr L. J. Houghs, Mr J. W. Bain, Mr J. A. Patereon, Mr A. D. Blair. Mr N. L Hutton, Mr 11. C. Browett (Dunedin), Mr H. G. M'Cartie. Mr G. Grove (Mastertonl, Mr A. H. Neieh (Wellington). Mr E. 11. Murney (Tapanui). Mr F. Waitc (Balclutha), Mr C. R. Sbeat (Milton).