NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22631, 24 July 1935, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

FARMERS’ SALEYARDS COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING Major H. S. Orbell presided at the annual meeting of the Farmers’ Saleyards Company, Ltd., at which there was a fair attendance of members. The directors’ report disclosed that the receipts for the past year amounted to £272 8s 9d, compared with 1222 12s 7d the previous year. Various repairs'were effected, and the sale yards greatly improved by spreading rock spoil, but a considerable amount of money would need to be expended on repairs at an early date. The satisfactory profit of £63 14s Id was shown on the year's working, and this with the balance brought forward from the previous year showed a total profit of £lO6 Os 2d. With deep regret the directors had to chronicle the deaths of Mr Walter Smith, who was a director from the company’s inception, and of Mr James Gilchrist, whose sterling worth was of great service to the directors and to the company. Death also removed Mr E. Piper, who did yeoman service in the formation of the company, and was its secretary for a period of 26 years. ■ During the year the directors appointed Mr Neil Gilchrist a director in place of his brother, Mr James Gilchrist. The report and balance sheet, which showed a satisfactory financial state of affairs, were adopted. The retiring directors —Messrs G Livingstone, J. E. M'Culloch, T. S. Little, and N. Gilchrist —were re-elected, and Mr A. C. Hurst was appointed to fill the remaining vacancy. The auditor (Mr D. V. G. Smith) 'was re-elected. 1 A 'resolution was passed that everything possible should be_ done to speed up the sales, and a motion of appreciation of the work, of the chairman and directors Was pissed. WAITAKI OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION At a' meeting of the executive of the Oamaru branch of the Waitaki Old Boys’ Association, Mr J. T. Armstrong (president) occupied the chair. . ’ • The sub-committee appointed to make arrangements for the annual dinner and smoke concert oh Saturday night reported that everything had been completed, and the manner in which the tickets were selling indicated that the function would be a great success. The Dance Committee reported that arrangements were well in hand for the. annual ball to be held in the Scottish Hall bn Monday. September 2, and a firstclass orchestra had been secured. PERSONAL Mi- A. Dunn, local representative of the National Insurance Company, has recieved advice of his transfer to the Dunedin office, and will leave on Monday. Mr George Macdonald, of Hari Hari School and formerly head teacher of the Five Forks School, has been'promoted to the position of first assistant in the Tim-’ aru South School. He is a son of Mr G. C. Macdonald, of Awamoa road, Oamaru. > Miramar Hotel. —Mr A. F. Goldsmith, Mr H. Campbell (Wellington), Mr H. H. Grimman. Mr A. Dunsford (Dunedin). Mr E. Sim (Omarama). Mr F. Hoggett (Lawrence), Mr and Mrs L. J. Muir (Timaru). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr J. L. Harrison, Mr and Mrs E. King. Mr Scrimshaw (Christchurch), Mr N. Dossett, Mr J. Dossett, Mr M. G. Walmsley (Timaru), Mr F. . H. Neville, Mr H. C. Gilmore, Mr J. J. ■ Wakefield, Mr A. H. M'Leod, Mr C. H. Wing. Mr J. W. Trewern, Mr N. A. Hetherington, Mr F. V. Drake, Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., Mr N. Cherry, Mr J. D. Knowles (Dunedin). New Club HoteL—Mr V. M. Dickenson, Mr P. Caley, Mr S. Muirhead, Mr I. Brown. Mr H. C. Browett, Mr A. C. Gray. Mr L. J. Hughes. Mr G. L. Gapper, Mr E, Brough, Mr P. H. Bailey (Dunedin), Mr L. A. Sinclair (Wellington), Mr D. E. Selby (Christchurch), Mrs F. Bennett, Mr=L. W. Pains (Napier).

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

OBITUARY MR JAMES GIBSON The death took place yesterday; morning, at Papakaio, of Mr James Gibson, aged 63 years. Mr Gibson was born at Papakaio, and had lived all his life in that district, his father being one of the early settlers of North Otago, after whom Gibson’s Siding was named. During his long association with North Otago, Mr Gibson was widely known for the keen interest and enthusiasm he had taken in all matters promoting the welfare of the district." He was a very successful farmer, and was noted for being an expert ploughman and for the horses he kept. At the School for Young Farmers, held in Oamaru, his address and practical demonstration on ploughing proved of the greatest Jmuefit to the young farmer students. This was typical of Mr Gibson, as he was ever ready to assist and advise hi 4 fellow farmers.

Mr Gibson was a past president of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and for a number of years he held the position of treasurer to, the association. He was also a member of the North Otago Executive of the Farmers’ Union. He was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows’ Star of Papakaio Lodge, going through all the chairs: was chairman of the Papakaio Water Eace Committee; member of the School Committee; 5 an enthusiastic member and chairman of the Papakaio Ploughing Match, chairman of the Papakaio Cemetery Trust, and chairman of the Papakaio Hall Trust. He was noted as a breeder of Corriedale sheep, and for a long period he exhibited horses and sheep at shows, with a fine measure of success. Apart from his farming activities, Mr Gibson took a keen interest in rifle shooting, at which he was gifted with more than average, skill. He was a member of the Papakaio Defence Eifle Club, and, though not taking an active part in miniature rifle shooting, he was an enthusiastic supporter of'the Papakaio Miniature Eifle Club, of which his sons are well-known members, with the reputation of being first-class marksmen.

Mr Gibson is survived by his- widow, five sons and two daughters, and three brothers (Messrs William Gibson, of Enfield; Charles Gibson, of Christchurch; and Alexander Gibson, of Timaru).’ MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Club a trophy presented by Mr G. Eoney was won by Mr L. Turvey, who also won the handicap button. The Palliser button for the highest score off the. rifle was w r on by A. North. The following are the results: A. North 791 —80, I. Swinard 79 — 1-80, G. Flannery 79—1—80, S. Pile 79 1— J. Dunn 78—3—80, E. Eoney 78 -i-3 —80, T. Kennedy 77—3—80. D. M'Phail 77—3—80, W. Munro 77 —4—80,-H. Brant 76—4—80. W. Collins 76—4—80. J. Beardsmore 76G —80, J. Dodds 768 — 80. A. Aikenhead 75—9—80, L. Turvcv 08—15—80, E. Swinard 78—1—79, E. Hinkley 77- —2—79, A. Doran 75 —4 —79, 'J. Hollow 74—5—79, E. Lee 74 —5 —79, G. Doran 77—1—78, H. Koppert 77—1— 78. O. Glynn 76—2—78, J. M'Vcigh 76 2 78, W. Geramell 75—3—78, D. Little 74—4—78, J. Mark 73—5—78, J. Nimmo 74 W. May 72-5—77, E, Eoney 71—6—77. ENFIELD CLUB. A. Gibson "won the rifle' button and D. Elliott the handicap button at the weekly shoot of the Enfield Club. The following are the results: —A. Gibson 80—2 —80, B. Johnstone-79—3—80, G. Yuill 79—5—80, N. Allan 767 —80, J. Blackmnir 75 —3 78. D. Elliott 73—7—SO, H. Bradley 77 —2—79, W. Allan 76—3—79, W. Fallon 75 — 4—79, J. Korin 76—3—79, J. Allan 79 —0 —79, J. Gibson 73 —5—78, D. Johnstone 72—6—78, W. Anderson 70—7—77, A. Anderson 74 —1—75,

PHCENIX BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL SOCIAL The annual social and presentation of trophies of the Phccnix Bowling Club was held on Monday night, there being a. large attendance of members and friends at the club pavilion. The earlier part of the evening was occupied with flag 500, at which the winners, were found in Mrs H. L. Familton,' Miss Frith and Mr T. E. Saunders., The function was made all the more enjoyable by musical items, those contributing being Alias Hinkley and Mr J. Hinton (songs); Mr and Miss Hinkley (duet); Mrs H. L. Familton Messrs J. Hinton, D. H. Thomson, W. Oaten and H. Hay (quartet). The accompaniments were played bv Miss N. Thomson. PEESENTATION OF TEOPHIES. After he had extended a cordial welcome to the visitors, the president (Mr A. C. Forrest) said the past season had bgen exceptionally successful. The greens had been in perfect order, and during the whole season" the weather had been gpod. The main feature of the competitions was the success of the young howlers. Without exception every one of the young bowlers had plaved well, and he was very pleased to see tins, as (he young bowlers would eventually take the place of the older howlers and keep the strength of the club up. He was very pleased to see the friendly spirit that had existed between the members, as this was more important than the winning of matches.

The trophies for the Ladies’ Club were presented by Mrs D. H. Brown, and for the Men’s CJub by Mr Forrest, Mr and Mrs Forrest (presidents of the respective clubs) heartily congratulating the recipients on their success. The Mills Shield rvas presented by Mr Henry Hqy (secretary of the North Otago Centre), \Vho congratulated the Phccnix Club on its success in the interclub matches. The centre trophy had been played for for 10 years, and the Phoenix Club had won it five times. Last season the games had been played in an excellent spirit, which was one of the important features of the competition, and it had been won by good play. In accepting the trophy on behalf of the club, Mr Forrest said the interclub games were closely contested, and it was the last games that decided the winning of the shield. For the Sidey Cup, the three town clubs had tied, and the centre had decided that in future in the event of a tie the cup would be presented to_ the club with the highest aggregate points. Last season the Awamqa Club had gained the highest aggregate points. At the Easter Tournament, said Mr Forrest, the Phoenix Club had also done well. This he thought wag due to the excellent greens, for which they had to thank the greenkeepefs (Messrs H. Eskrick and J. Marshall), and the green supervisors (Messrs Herron, Calder. and A. G. Eobertson). He congratulated the winners on their success at this tournament, and presented the trophies on behalf of the centre.

The list of trophies was as follows: — LADIES’ CLUB.

Singles.—Mrs James Eobertson (President’s Cup, presented by Mrs E. W. Grenfell), Mrs J’. T. Adams (runner-up). Pairs.—Mqsdamcs J. Eeid and Foster, Einks.—Mesdames Ashton, Watts, Corlett, and Freebury. .

MEN’S CLUB. Championship Singles.—G. P. Mollison (Corson Cup, which Mr Mollison also won in 1916), Championship Pairs. —G. lostcr and A. Slater. Championship Rinks. —A. G. Robertson, T. Watson, H. Miller, and J. T. Calder. Colts’ Singles.—J. D. Forbes 1, B. A. M'Phereon 2. Handicap Singles.—J. D. Forbes (Thomson Cup). Club Pairs. —H. E. Wedde and C. J. Mollison. Club Rinks,—F. Grant, N. H. Colquhoun, R. U. Cox, and H. Miller. CENTRE TROPHIES. Mills Shield. —Phrepix Club. Singles.—J. T. Adams. Pairs.—G. Foster and Joe Reid. Rinks.—A. C. Forrest, A. Wilson, H. Miller, and J. T. Calder. MAGISTRATE’S COURT The weekly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr 11. W. Bundle, S.M. Sergeant Murray conducted the police prosecution. Norman Turner, for whom Mr L. 11. Sumpter appeared, pleaded guilty to being found in a state of intoxication whilst in charge of a motor vehicle.—After hearing the facts, Mr Bundle said he had to take into consideration the question of a man’s deriving his livelihood by driving, but that was a class that should be especially careful. The accused was seen by an inspector and warned not to drive. In face of that, he drovq away. Turner was convicted and fined £lO, including medical expenses (£1 Is), his license was cancelled, and he was prohibited from driving for six months, in default 14 days’ imprisonment, three weeks being allowed in which to make payment. MAJESTIC THEATRE

“Limehouse Blues,” one of the first productions to come out of Hollywood in a long time that deals with London’s noted Chinatown, “ Limehouse,”. shows finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre. This attraction was made at the Paramount Studios in Hollywood, directed by Alexander Hall, and features George Raft, Jean Parker, Anna May Wong, Montagu Love, and Kent Taylor. Filmed against a series of the most remarkable sets ever seen, “ Limehouse Blues ” catches the full flavour of the eerie mystery of the famous London underworld for a picture chock-full of melodrama and movement. Supports include a news, cartoon, Screen Souvenirs, Musical, and Sportlight. PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —July 24; 9.41 a.m. and 10.11 p.m. . . The Wainui is expected this morning to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karetu will leave Hobart about July 24 for Bluff, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton, and Oamaru. She is due at this port about August 7. The Waipahi is expected to-morrow morning to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Port Fairy is expected on August 30 to load 11,000 freight carcasses and general cargo for London. Messrs Darling and M'Dowell are the agents. The Wingatui will load at Auckland about August 2 sugar and general cargo for Oamaru. She is duo at this port about Monday, August 12. LADIES’ HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ’ At a special metinge of the North Otago Ladies’ Hockey Association the following dates for representative matches were approved:—August 10. North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Waimate; ugust 24, North Otago v. Otago, at Oamaru. Mr J. Mushet was appointed manager of the team to journey to Waimate and Mrs Wilson chaperon. Mr E. G. Coker was appointed manager of the senior and junior teams to play Otago. A request was received from the Windsor Club for a date for its annual seven-a-side tournament. —It was decided to grant August 17. Failing the match against Ashburton being played on August 31, it was agreed to hold an 11-a-side tournament on that date. The New Zealand Association advised that a Fijian ladies’ team might tour New Zealand next season, and asked whether a match could be arranged against the local team. —Owing to the heavy expense involved, it was considered that it would be impossible to guarantee a match. One entry was received for the referee's theory examination on August 14. Accounts amounting to fl ISs were passed for payment.

WAIAREKA SALE KEEN DEMAND FOR STOCK All classes of stock met with a keen demand at yesterday’s sale at the Waiareka yards, although there was not a very large yarding. FAT CATTLE. There was a slight improvement in prices for fat cattle, and good steers sold up to f 7 7s Cd. There wag a medium yarding. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For E. A. Fox (Ardgowanl. I cow £4 ss: Ardgowan client, 2 cows £3 2s 6d; W. Gilchrist (Ardgowan), 1 vealer £1 2s 6d; James Frew (Alma), 1 cow £3 2s 6d. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For D. W. Shaffer, 1 steer £7 7s Gd. I £6 ss. I cow £4 ss, 1 £4 2s 6d, 1 £4, 1 £3 12s 6d, 2 18-months-old steers, £2 12s Cd, 1 cow £2. STORE CATTLE. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For W. Gilchrist, 1 cow 15s, 5 calves 11s. Bruce Christie and Co, sold; For a client, 1 pen two-and-a-half-year-old steers £3 18s. DAIRY COWS. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For Mrs A. C. Buick (Airedale), 1 cow £3 12s 6d; W. M. Smith (Awamoa), 1 cow £4, 1 £1 2s 6d; W. Hamilton, 1 cow £4 ss; G- George (Totara), 1 cow £1 ss. Dalgety and Co. sold: For estate J. M’Cabe (Awamoa), 1 cow £3. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For R. Smith (Ardgowan), 1 cow just calved £4 10s; E. A. Watson (Enfield), 2 Jersey cows just calved £4 15s. FAT SHEEP. Wethers realised up to 24s at yesterday’s sale, and the best price for ewes was 17s. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 1 pen wethers 245, 22 ewes 17s, 22 16s 6d, 16 15s, .20 14s 9d, 12 12s 3d. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For Mrs Kennedy (Windsor), 3 ewes 14s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. A. Newlands (Windsor), 12 ewes 16s 3d, 10 14s 3d, 14 13s 9d, 11 13s. STORE SHEEP. There was a very small yarding of store sheep, but there was a good demand. Ewe hoggets made up to 22s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For Blair Bros. (Totara), 46 ewe hoggets 22s 6(1, 91 19s 7d; D. K. M’Kenzie (Georgetown). 58 wether hoggets 15s Id. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For L. Dipford 60 fan. ewes 9s. PIGS. There was a fair yarding of pigs, and prices were very firm at Igte rates. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: F'or R. Smith (Enfield), 3 weaners 16s, 3 13s; R. Jones (Tescneraakers), 2 weaners 13s (id; T. MTnerney (Kauru . Hill), 2 weaners 13s 6d; A. Mitchell (All Day Bay). 2 weaners 19s, 4 17s Od; F. Joyce (Ardgowan), 2 weaners 14s, 213 s, 212 s 6d; J. M. Smith, jun. (Kakanui), 2 weaners 19s 3d, 1 18s, 1 16s, 215 s Oil, 215 s, 3 14s Cd, 214 s 3d; T. Portis (Airedale), 4 weaners 15s 6d, 214 s; Black Point Piggeries, 7 weaners 16s. 5 14s 6d; Roy Patterson, 1 weaner 19s 6d, 1 18s; J. O’Neill (Enfield), 1 weaner 16s, 1 15s; T. Wilkinson, 3 stores 235, 1 22s Cd.

WOMEN’S DIVISION, FARMERS’ UNION WESTON BRANCH’S BIRTHDAY

The Weston Hall was filled to capacityon the occasion of the third birthday party of the Weston branch of the Women’s Division of the Fanners’ Union, the celebration taking the form of a concert and dance. The president (Mrs Burdett), in opening the proceedings, extended a welcome to all. Mrs Gemmell and Miss Campbell commenced the concert programme with a pianoforte duet, which was followed by the division’s chorus. A one-act play, entitled "Find the Lady,” was then presented, those taking part being; Mrs Kitchen (Airs Aldington), Miss A. Weaver (Air Bindle), Airs Laney (Major Tuckle), Miss E. Mitchell (Sophia). After a violin solo by Airs Warnock. the stage was transformed into a delightful garden, in which Aliss E. Alitchell and Aims M. Alitghcll, dressed in nineteenth-century costumes, sang the duet “ The Keys of Heaven.” Then followed a short play entitled “ Baby Austin.” performed by Airs Kitchen, Miss B. Falloon, and Mias L Campbell. Beautifully dressed in Old English robes, Alesdames Campbell, Gemmell, Craig, Warnock, Laney, Alitchell. Falls, and Falloon danced the polka and minuet. During this item the vocal solo was taken by Airs Warnock. Airs Grimwood then entertained with two humorous recitations. Amid picturesque surroundings a typical Hawaiian item was much appreciated, and this item included appropriate dances and choruses, the soloists being Mrs L. Clark and Miss Al. Alitchell. The duet “ Isle of Capri ” was sung by Aliases I. Laney and AL Aiitchell, with vocal chorus. Alueh amusement was caused when six members of the division, who were disguised, presented local hits, and marked originality was displayed in this item. Next to entertain was Airs Warnock with two vocal solos. The concluding item was a humorous play entitled “Aunt Alarie’s Wireless,” with the following characters: Airs Harvey (Airs Jenkins), Airs Laney (Air Jenkins), Aliss A. Weaver (Aunt Marie), Aliss E. Alitchell (Emmerlcen), Aliss Al. Alitchell (Bluebell). The audience greatly appreciated the good acting, especially that of the two principal characters, Alesdames Laney and Harvey, both of whom had difficult parts to portray. During appropriate intervals members of the mouth organ band entertained with popular melodies. In the staging of this entertainment, much credit was reflected on Aliss M‘Kenncy, whose willingness and valuable assistance was greatly appreciated by the members of the division. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the pianist, Aliss L. Campbell. At this stage the president apologised for the absence of Alesdames Aleek (organiser), Hay (president of the North Otago Provincial Executive), and Dorward. The birthday cake, which was made by Airs B. Brightwell and iced by Airs AV. Falloon, was decorated with three candles, which were lit bv the secretary (Airs P. Wates), and extinguished by the president. After the cutting of the cake by Airs Al. Alitchell, pieces were distributed to those present. On behalf of the visiting branches, Airs Frew (Enfield), Airs Poison (Airedale) and Airs W. Third (Kia Ora) congratulated the Weston branch on the attainment of its third birthday, and thanked the members for their kind invitation.

After the dispensing of an enjoyable supper, dancing, under the capable control of Mr G. C. Craig and to music by Mr Bremncr, concluded a very pleasant evening.

GENERAL NEWS

The community sings in Oainaru are becoming more nopjilar every week, and last week the Opera House was hardly hie enough to accommodate the, large gathering. An equally entertaining programme has been arranged for to-night, and the special items include numbers by the St. Patrick’s School choir under Bro. Lather, and solos by Mr Colin Campbell, of Timaru. Mr Campbell is a pqnular baritone singer, and he has performed at several community sings in Timaru. The two well-known song leaders. Messrs P. Linton Hodge and James Weir, will be in attendance, and Mrs Loper will preside as usual at the piano. The Opera House will be comfortably heated. The fortnightly euchre tournament and dance held under the auspices of the Pukeuri Hall Committee attracted a large gathering, and the evening was greatly

enjoyed by all. The winner of the euchre prize was Mr Gillespie. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr F. Mitchell, and Mr G. Hunter carried out the duties of M.C. A meeting of barley growers will he held in the County Council Chambers on Friday afternoon, with a view to forming a Barley Growers’ Association in North Otago. This meeting is the outcome of a conference held in Wellington recently, in connection with the importation of barley from Australia, which was attended by Mr L. Kelchcr. president of the North Otago Farmers’ Union. A freehold section, with five-roomed dwelling, in Torridge street, in the estate of the late Mrs Margaret Whillans, was submitted at auction by Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons, and passed in, hut subsequently the property was sold privately at a very satisfactory figure. Several members of the Oamaru Ladies’ Tramping Club travelled to Hampden by bus, and from there a tramp was made along the beach to Moeraki. The walk was thoroughly enjoyed, all finding much to admire. The trampers continued on as far as the fishing sheds, where the bus was met for the return journey. The weekly euchre tournament and dance held at Waitaki proved very successful. The ladies’ priz.es went to Miss A. Aston (first) and Mrs S. Simpson (second), and the men’s prizes were annexed by Mr L. Ahernethy (first) and Mr W. Berry (second). Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Nena Elliott and Mr H. Smith. After supper, dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mr F. G. Mountford. Mr G. Todd carried cut the duties of M.C.