NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22716, 31 October 1935, Page 14

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

{FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

LAWN TENNIS DRAW FOR~COMPETITIONS The draw for the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association's competitions is as follows: — SENIORS. November 2. —Meadowbank v. Awamoa A, at Meadowbank; Oamaru v. Awamoa B, at Oamaru; Waimate, a bye. November 9. —Medowbank v. Waimate, at Meadowbank; Awamoa A v. Awamoa B, at Awamoa; Oamaru, a bye. November 23. —Waimate v. Oamaru, at Waimate; Awamoa B v. Meadowbank, at Awamoa; Awamoa A, a bye. f .. December 7.—Awamoa A v. Oamaru,'at Awamoa; Waimate v. Awamoa B, at Waimate; Meadowbank, a bye. February 1. —Oamaru v. Meadowbank, at Oamaru; Awamoa A v. Waimate, at Awamoa; Awamoa B, a bye. Oamaru v. Awamoa A, at Oamaru; Awamoa B v. Waimate, at Awamoa; Meadowbank. a bye. Awamoa A v. Meadowbank, at Awamoa; Oamaru v. Awamoa B, at Oamaru; Waimate, a bye. Waimate v. Meadowbank, at Waimate; Awamoa A v. Awamoa B, at Awamoa; Oamaru, a bye. Oamaru v. Waimate, at Oamaru; Awamoa B v. Meadowbank, at Awamoa; Awamoa A, a bye. JUNIORS. November 2.—Papakaio v. Meadowbank, at Papakaio; Columba v. Oamaru, at Columba; Oamaru v. Columba B, at Awamoa; Pukeuri v. Friendly Bay, at Pukeuri; Wesley, a bye. November 9.—Columba A v. Meadowbank, at Columba; Oamaru v. Wesley, at Oamaru; Friendly Bay v. Awamoa, at Friendly Bay; Pukeuri v. Papakaio, at Pukeuri; Columba B, a bye. November 23.—Wesley v. Pukeuri, at Wesley; Oamaru v. Columba B, at Oamaru; Meadowbank v. Friendly Bay, at Meadowbank; Papakaio v. Columba A, at Papakaio; Awamoa, a bye. December 7. —Oamaru v. Awamoa, at Oamaru; Meadowbank v. Wesley, at Meadowbank; Friendly Bay v. Columba A, at Friendly Bay; Columba B v. Pukeuri, at Columba; Papakaio, a bye. February 1. —Columba A v. Awamoa, at Columba; Meadowbank v. Pukeuri, at Meadowbank; Friendly Bay v. Columba B, at Friendly Bay; Wesley v. Papakaio, at Wesley; Oamaru, a bye. Pukeuri v. Oamaru, at Pukeuri; Columba A v. Columba B, at Columba; Papakaio v. Awamoa, at Papakaio; Wesley v. Friendly Bay, at Wesley; Meadowbank a bye. Meadowbank v. Awamoa. at Meadowbank; Wesley v. Columba A, at Wesley; Friendly Bay v. Oamaru, at Friendly Bay; Columba B v. Papakaio, at Columba; Pukeuri, a bye. Pukeuri v. Columba A, at Pukeuri; Columba B v. Meadowbank, at Columba; Papakaio v. Oamaru, at Papakaio; Wesley v. Awamoa, zi Wesley; Friendly Bay a bye. Meadowbank v. Oamaru, at Meadowbank; Columba B v.'Wesley, at Columba; Friendlv Bay v. Papakaio, at Friendly Bay: Pukeuri v. Awamoa, at Pukeuri; Columba A a bye. RANKING LIST. The North Otago ranking list is as follows: — , Men.—M'Dougall, Feathers, Johnston, J. Familton, Maude, South, Hedges, Mulligan. J. C. Main. L. Henry, J. H. Main, J. Walton, Swindley, Hore. Ladies.—Misses Miller, Romans, Mrs Bradley, Misses Wylde Brown, Humphries, Nicolls. Donaldson, Rutherford, Forrest, Armstrong. Robins.

MAKING A CAR TRIP THROUGH NORTHERN AFRICA » One of the most interesting and 'informative industrial films seen in New Zealand, will be featured at the Majestic Theatre on Friday. The first part of this film, which is entitled " Miles Ahead," ehows a trip through Morocco in an Austin Ten. Starting from the coast, the sturdy little ear and its passengers pass through scenes of exotic charm and grandeur until the snow-clad Atlas Mountains are reached. Travelling through fascinating villages and cities, with their age-old customs, and quaint, narrow streets, in the late model Austin car, a striking: contrast is afforded between the ancient and modern. The later parts of the film were made in one of the world's most modern plants. Here are seen various phases in the construction of Austin cars by the most up-to-date methods known to the motoring industry. One of the most striking features shows the testing of the many components that are included in the mechanism of an Austin. Gauges that measure accurately to the ten-thousandth part of an inch, gauges that are sensitive to an increase in dimension caused by the finest film of oil, gauges that measure distortion by means of a beam of light; these are but a few of the testing operations made to ensure maximum efficiency and dependability. Another interesting feature is the making of the upholstered sections of Austin cars. After seeing the work carried out by a whole army of skilled employees, one can appreciate more fully the luxurious comfort that is one of the most attractive qualities of the modern car. Women, in particular, will be intrigued by the electric cutter that carves a pile of upholstery fabric a foot thick with the ease that a. dressmaker cuts a frock out of crepe de chine. GENERAL NEWS Consumers in the Enfield, Five Forks, Clifton Falls and Kauroo Hill districts are notified by advertisement that electric power will be cut oft" this afternoon from 1 to 2.30 p.m. A special invitation is extended to country people to attend the Celtic dance, to bjs held in the Scottish Hall on Wednesday night, November 6. Excellent music and supper will be provided, -and there will be good prizes for the 500 and euchre for non-dancers. , ' On a recent Sunday morning a blacK cat was found perched on the cross arm oi a main line electric power pole in the Waitaki Power Board's area between Oamaru and Weston. It is thought that puss had been pursued by dogs, and had hurriedly taken to the pole, climbing right up in its fright, and being unable to descend again. Here it remained prisoner 27 feet from the ground, probably throughout the night, and right on until the afternoon, when a Power Board officer, rescued the animal. With uncanny instinct the cat had avoided the side of the pole carrying 11,000 volts, and was safe on the other side, where a circuit normally alive at 6600 volts was temporarily dead, owing to changes of lines being carried put. To-morrow afternoon there will be a babv show at the Labour Party a bazaar in the Ribble Street Hall, to be judged bv the Mayoress (Mrs M. F. Cooncy). A big variety of entertainment and numerous competitions will reward patrons at the bazaar. _,,'■", T i The Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer, Labour candidate for Oamaru, addressed, an en : thusiastie meeting of electors at Pukeuri on Tuesday, night, when he was given an attentive hearing, and accorded a vote of thanks and confidence on the motion of Messrs J. Biggs and S. Craig. Mr R. Gunn occupied the chair. Commencing tonight, Mr Nordmeyer's next five ineeting.3 will be at Five Forks, Windsor, Maherio. Waitaki South, and Ngapara. ■ One of the most enjoyable dances yet held in the district took place at Ardgowan on Labour Night, the. hall being crowded. The hall, which had lately been, extensively decorated, presented a very attractive appearance. The floor was perfect for dancing, and Jackson s orchestra, with Messrs R. Jackson (piano), A. Ben (violin), J. Callaghan (saxophone), and Hinty (drums), supplied hright. and snappy music. The winners of the Monte Carlo were Miss Jardine and Mr Paterson, while Mrs Chettleburgh and Mr KUgour won the Lucky Spot. The duties of M.C. were in the cap-able hands of Mr J. Rowland (Enfield) and Mr K. Cussells. An enjoyable supper was served by the ladies. ■ ',, >T ~ The following golfers of the , North Otago Club have earned reduction of handicaps:—S. R. Cuthbertson, to 4-3; L. Wright, to 12-9; R. Crombie, to 19-14; T. J. Banks, to 18-14; M. K. M'Culloch, to 20-15; A. W. Woodward, to 17-13; W. J. Domigan, ro 6-3; V. R. Hedges, to 11-8. . , . . , Tenders for catering at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's show, including luncheon, afternoon teas, sales of sweets, soft drinks, and fruit will be received at the secretary's (Mr A. W. Woodward's) office until noon on Friday, November 8. ~„•., Reports regarding the rainfall m the country on Monday ni<?ht and the following morning show that' there were 3b points at Duntroon, 38 points at Ngapara, and 45 points at Kurow. FUNCTION AT ENFIELD On Saturday night the Enfield Hall was crowded for a kitchen evening tendered to Mies Joyce Presland on her approaching marriage. There were about 300 present from the surrounding districts and from as far afield as Christchurcli. In making the presentation of numerous useful gifts, Mr Rowlands enoke of the guest of honour's popularity and good qualities, and conveyed to her all good wishes for her future health and prosperity. Mr W. H. Meek replied on Miss Presl'and'e behalf. Mr Elliott (president of the Enfield Lawn Tennis Club) presented to Miss Presland an oak clock, with all good wishes of the membeis, which was suitably acknowledged. A very happy time was spent in dancing to music supplied by Mr G. Pringle, with extras by Mrs Lory. Mr J. Rowlands carried out the duties, of M.C. At the last meeting of the Enfield branch of the Women's Division, Miss Preeland, who was treasurer, received a handsome vase from her fellow members, and at the 'conclusion of the Anglican Church service last Sunday, slie was presented with an electric iron, in appreciation of her services as organist. In the absence of Archdeacon Russell, Mrs Cox, one of Enfjeld's oldest residents, made the presentation, which was suitably acknowledged by the recipient. PERSONAL Minima? Hotel.—Mr T. Spicer (Ashburton), Mr A. Shaw, Mr L. Facer (Dtinedin), Mr and Mrs M'Lean, Mr C. Hay (Christchurcli). Miss S. Clark (Timaru), Mrs Prenter (Westport), Mr L. J. Sales (Invcrcargill). N<nv Club Hotel.—Mrs Dickson, Mr I. R. Stewart (Christchurcli), Mr 11. Erlan, Mr R. G. Butcher (Wellington!. Mr S. D. Muirhead, Mr A. E. Payment (I)unodiii), Mr J. J. Hunter (Auckland), Mr R. J. Watson (Greymowth). Queen's Hotel,-Mr H. B. R'r.liJinls (Palmerston North). Mr R. G. Todd, Mr H. A. Ambridge. Mr \Y. Hannah (Chistchurch). Mr V. Dossctt. Mr K. DArcy, Mr C. A. Shallgrnss (Timaru), Mr A- Haig. Mr J. D. Kunowles, Mr E. A. Smith. Mr W. Johnston, Mr IT. J. Pollock. Mr R. T. M'Clean. Mr John Mee. Mr D. Bridegman, Mr M. S. worth. Mr B. A. Bevin. Dr Grace Stevenson. Mr J. T. Gillan. Mr J. L, Kennelby (Dunedin), Mrs R. Harvey. Miss J.Harvey (Gore).

MAGISTRATE'S COURT WEEKLY SITTING The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was continued yesterday morning, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. CIVIL CASES. Judgment by default was given for plaintiffs in the following civil cases. — Robert Elder v. Patrick Toohill, £4 5s (costs fl lis 6d); Hodge's, Ltd., v. 11. M'lntyre, £5 (costs 23s Cd); Maude 8r05.,. Ltd., v. A. H. Macplierson, £l4 ICe 7d (costs £1 4s). IMPRISONMENT FOR THEFT. Hastings John Royce Hamstead, alias James Tipa, appeared on remand on a charge of stealing at Hampden, oil October 28, 4s in money and a powder box, valued at ss, the property of Lucy Bowen Lang. Mr R. D. H. Sw,indley appeared for (lie accused, and Sergeant M'Gregor conducted the police prosecution. Sergeant M'Gregor stated that on October 28 the accused went to the residence of Mr Lang, storekeeper, Hampden, where he purchased a loaf of bread, being served by Mrs Lang. Soon after accused left, Miss Lang returned to the house and found accused in a bedroom and going through the drawers of a duchesse. She rushed to her mother, who was informed, and who saw the accused disappear on a horse. Mr Lang was told, and he went after the accused in his car. When the accused saw that he was being followed he went down a side road and along the railway line, but could not get very far on account of coining to a cattle-stop. Tipa returned to the Main road, where Lang accused him of the offence, which Tipa denied. On the following day Constable Woodley interviewed the accused, who admitted having committed the theft. The accused had thrown the money and powder box away after he had been spoken to by Mr Lang. Mr R. D. H. Swindley said that accused's age was only 23, but he had a very extensive record. There was a tribe of men at Moeraki, stated Mr Swindley, who had a habit of taking from one another. It was ingrained in them, and they could not help it. Constable Woodley had suggested that the . accused should leave the district. The accused was prepared to do this, and seek work. He had been under the influence of liquor at the time he committed the theft. Mr Swindley suggested that if accused were put on probation and left the district he would be prepared to take a prohibition order out against himself and also make restitution of the money. In view of accused's age and the fact that he would leave the district, Mr Swindley asked that accused be given another chance. Sergeant M'Gregor said that Constable Woodley considered accused to be a bad thief. Mr Lang had said there were no signs of any liquor on the accused. The accused had been under probation before, but this had not done any good. His Worship stated that it appeared as if the accused was not wanted in the district, as he had been a nuisance. The accused was a young man with no sense of responsibility. It was very difficult to say what to do with the accused. The accused had been on probation before, and in conversation with the Hampden probation officer (Constable Woodley) the latter had said that at times the accused was a nuisance in the locality. Considering the time the accused had been on probation before he did not think it had had any effect on him. On this occasion the accused would be sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment. His Worship warned the accused that if he came before the court again he would be sent away to some institution. This was the lightest sentence he could impose. CLAIM ON DOG. Wilfred G. Blanchard (Livingstone) proceeded against Richard C. Cook, sen. (Livingstone), claiming £7, the value of a sheep dog which died as the result of alleged poisoning. In the statement of claim plaintiff set out that on August 7 he was riding with his dogs along the road near the defendant's property, where one of the dogs was enticed from the road by the scent of poisoned rabbits heaped by the defendant or his servants upon the property of defendant, and, us a result, the dog wag poisoned. Mr J. H. Main appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. E. Farrell for the defend ant. The plaintiff gave evidence that when riding from Livingstone to his work on August 7 he missed one of his dogs, and after whistling'on the'dog, he went back two or three chains and met the dog on the road. The dog appeared all right, but after proceeding for another quarter of a mile it collapsed. He had been riding on the road next to the defendant's property, and in his opinion the dog was suffering from "strychnine ppisoning. Mr M'Kenzie came on the scene, and shortly after his arrival the dog died. Next day he found heaps of strychnine on defendant's property, about 200 yards from where the dog had died. A day or two later he complained to Constable O'Connell, who accompanied him to defendant's residence, when defendant had admitted to the constable that the rabbits were there and that he had intended to bury them the previous week. Corroborative evidence was given by John A. C. M'Kenzie, who examined the dog and said he saw evidence of strychnine poisoning. He would have been prepared to pay £7 for the dog. Constable O'Connell said he had examined the locality and found carrots on which, he considered, there was strychnine poisoning.. The heap of rabbits was about 200 vards from where the dog died. Mr Main submitted that the claim was based on negligence by the defendant for poisoning so close to the road, which laid a trap for dogs! It was obligatory under the Police Offences Act that the defendant should ensure that no menace was created. Farrell submitted that there was no evidence to show that the dog had eaten a poisoned rabbit, and he applied for a non-suit. The defendant in evidence said that he had been poisoning on his property, the dead rabbits being packed on horses and taken to a hole, and it might be a week or a fortnight before they were covered over. Thev were always careful to collect all the rabbits in case their own dogs got poisoned. The trapped rabbits were not placed in a hole, and were in a heap opposite to the poisoned rabbits. To Mr Main defendant said at some parts the furrows for laying poison in were only a few yards off the road. He was ignorant of the fact that, under the Police Offences Act, poison could not be laid within three chains of the road. Frederick Thomas Clark gave evidence of having seen unskinned rabbits along the road at Livingstone, and also dead rabbits in Sutherland's property, opposite to Cook's place. It was a common thing for hawks to carry pieces of rabbits and then drop them. Mr Farrell said there was nothing to show that the rabbit eaten by the dog could be identified as one of those in the heap on defendant's property. There was evidence to show that the dogs went about unattended before plaintiff left for his destination. Mr Main contended that if a man placed a trap to entice dogs to leave (lie road and laid poison within three chains off the road, then lie was committing an offence.

lii.giving judgment, Mr Bundle said that defendant was responsible for the destruction of rabbits on his property, and he did not see why the three chains from the road should not be cleared. From the evidence he was satisfied the dog did die of strychnine poisoning. However, it was a question whether the do? died from eating some rabbit poisoning through the agency of the defendant. That was, of courae, very difficult for plaintiff to prove, and plaintiff had not suggested at any time that he had seen ihe dog cat anything. No inference could be drawn as to whether plaintiff's dog took the poisoning on defendant's properly or not. Plaintiff had not suggested what, his dogs wore doing during the two or three minutes he was at Boland's hut. and again when lie missed the dog he could not say where it had .been. It was for the plaintiff to prove that the dog had been on defendant's property, so that plaintiff would be nonsuited and ordered to pay costs (£1 lis). WARDEN'S COURT A sitting of the Oamaru Warden's Court was held yesterday morning, before Mr H. W. Bundle. S.M.' Permission was granted Dennis Arthur (rrover to extend his alluvial claim in the Kurow district as from June 30, the Minister's consent having been obtained. The Maerewhcnua Goldfielcls. 'Ltd., applied for an ordinary prospecting licence over 130 acres in the Maerewhcnua S.D. Mr C. Zimmcrmann appeared for the company. The application was granted, perm'ssion having been obtained from the Minister.

DUNTROON SCHOOL JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS The jubilee celebrations of the fiftysixth anniversary of the establishment of the Duntroon _ School were concluded on Labour Day with a monster sports gathering. This was another great success in the celebrations, about 500 past and present pupils attending. There were races and novelty events for everyone, and the earliest pupils created amusement and surprise by their activity in the events. At night the ball in the hall was a brilliant function, there being present about 170 couples. The grand march was led off by some of the original pupils, and splendid music was provided by Bremner's orchestra. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr H. Waters. This final gathering of ex-pupils was tinged with regret that the celebrations had reached a close. During their stay at Duntroon, the visitors had experienced an exceptionally happy time in the renewal of friendships of their school days, and there were numerous expressions of deep gratitude and appreciation of the good work of the Jubilee Committee and of the hospitality extended on all sides that had made possible such an exceptionally successful reunion. JUBILEE CHURCH SERVICE. At the jubilee church service the address was given by the Rev. D. Pryor, an ex-pupil of the school, in which he spoke of the powerful influence education had on the pupils of a school. Inter alia, Mr Pryor quoted an extract from a newspaper in a survey of a school jubilee recently:—" It is impossible to visualise what a powerful influence a school had upon its pupils, but yet he feared that few of them realised fully the place a school took in the community life. Today there was an urgent need for the right kind of instruction, such as would educate a child to take a definite place in the community life. They had to face up to life:,the condition of world affairs demanded it. It was no good their saying "Peace! " wheu there was no peace; it was no good preaching all was well, when all was not well. If they lifted their eyes to the political horizon for but one brief moment, they would see great black clouds rolling in which threatened to break upon them at any moment. What kind of inheritance were they passing on to the younger generation? As lan Hay said: "Their inheritance is born of the Great War." They spent £8,000,000,000, upon which this voungor generation had to pay the interest. They produced an industrial condition under which millions of people were out of work. They had created a state of unrest, and having accomplished this they had handed,-, over to them the broken fragments of the world, which should have been theirs, and had bidden them piece it together again. That was the barren inheritance they were passing on to the younger generation. Continuing, Mr Pryor said that for 56 years the Duntroon School had stood as a memorial to the present educational system. It was but a pattern ,of the education of the world. He repeated that it was impossible to visualise what a powerful influence a school had on its pupils, but added that similarly it was impossible to visualise what a powerful influence education had on the world. He interpreted the parable about the Good Samaritan, pointing out the three pictures of (1) needy humanity, (2) spurious citizenship, which was education divorced from love: and (3) the genuine citizenship of the Samaritan, which was education inspiring love. He had a growing conviction that most of them had the wrong idea altogether of education. To most of them the mark of education was passing examinations, but what the world needed to-day was a womanhood and manhood of the finest calibre possible. It wanted more of the Samaritan type: citizens who had a great compas sionate love for humanity. They must educate the coming generation to live for humanity, and create in their hearts an all-absorbing love for their fellows, ir respective of nationality or creed. He said emphatically the responsibility rested on the parents. The day of a one-sided secular education was past. Thinking people were beginning to realise as never before that they could not send a boy's mind to school, his body to the gymnasium, and his soul to the church. They were grasping the great profound truth that education must embody all three; that before the boy could be considered an educated man, he must be developed intellectually, physically. and spiritually. No school was worthy of the name to-day which did not give its children a complete education. Only thus could they produce a citizen who possessed the qualities that were necessary, if a new and nobler state_ of society was to replace the present imperfect one. • TOTARA RIFLE CLUB WIND-UP 'SOCIAL As a culmination to a Very successful season, the Totara Miniature Rifle Club held a very enjoyable dance in the Totara Hall on Monday night, at which the various trophies won during the season were presented. The hall was packed to its utmost capacity with dancers from both town and country, and all spent a pleasant time together. Mr F. Mitchell's Orchestra provided excellent music for the dance, and a much-appreciated extra wa« played by Mr Cox. Messrs W. Wilson and V. M'Donald carried out the duties of M.C. During an interval Mr W. Laney, on behalf of the Weston Club, congratulated the Totara Club on a successful season, and Mr T. Kennedy, representing the North Otago Association, also spoke. Mr W. Smith then presented the trophies to the following:— Mr F. Cleverley's Cup for the highest aggregate score off the rifle —D. Marshall. Mr D. Marshall's trophy for the highest aggregate score with handicap—M. Sinclair; runner-up (Mr H. Benson's trophy), K. Morgan. Messrs Craig and Co.'s trophy—L. Morgan ; Hallenstein Bros.', trophy—A. Richardson; Mr Baxter's trophy—D. Marshall; Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company's trophy—D. Robb and D. Clark (equal); Mr J. Robertson's trophy—C. Burgess; Mr J. Leslie's trophy—D. Marshall; Mr A. North's trophy—J. Richardson; Mr J. Martin's trophy—S. Taylor; Mr W. Kinder's trophy—Mrs Laney; Mr Crombie's trophy —Mr Sherwin; Mr T. Howell's trophy— A. Richardson; Mrs Marshall's trophy— G. Riddell; Miss Willetts's trophy—o. Kirk. Dancing was kept going at a merry s%ving throughout, and terminated at a late hour. The Monte Carlo was won by Miss Minty and partner. The club is greatly indebted to the donors of trophies, who were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A much-appreciated supper was served, and added to the success of the dance. During the evening much enjoyed games of cards were entered into heartily by several of those present. MAJESTIC THEATRE Warner Brothers have a name that stands very high when it comes to firstgrade musical productions. Commencing many years ago with " Gold Diggers of Broadway," they laid a foundation for what was to be the finest in musical spectacle in the kinema world. The latest production from these studios is " Wonder Bar,'" which shows at the Majestic tonight and Friday night. The story of " Wonder Bar " concerns night clubs and stage, and naturally introduces everything in the lino of entertainment that could be expected to emanate from these places of amusement. The cast is a first-grade one, consisting of Kay Francis in passionate drama, Dick Powell in new songs and comedy, Dolores del Rio in drama and dance, Hal Leroy, world's greatest tap dancer, A\ Jolson, Fill D'Orsay, Guy Kibbec, and Ruth Donnelly. There are numerous song hits, new dances, and colossal spectacles, all of which go to make up a grand evening's entertainment. Plans are at the Bristola until 5 pirn., and at the theatre from 6.30 p.m.

CRICKET ASSOCIATION FORTNIGHTLY MEETING Mr M. S. Holmes (president) occupied the chair at the fortnightly meeting of the North Otago Cricket Association. On the motion of Mr Keith it was agreed that the cricket be postponed on November 16 for the band contest. It was decided that December 21 be suggested to the South Canterbury Association for a match .at Timaru, and to accept January 25 for the return. DRAW FOR SATURDAY. Seniors. —School v. Union, at School; Albioji v. Oamaru, at School. Juniors.—Albion v. tst. Kevin's A, at Takaro Park; School v. Union, at School; Oamaru v. St. Kevin's B, at School. Third Grade. —Union v. School A, at King George's Park; St. Kevin's B v. "School C, at St. Kevin's; School B v. St. Kevin's A, at School. BOWLING MEADOWBANK CLUB" The following is the draw for the Meadowbank Club competitions:— Championship Singles.—Jamieson v. Clarke, Nimmo v. Carson, Hart v. A. Robertson, Luisetti v. Berry, D. Marshall v. Blacklock, Atkinson v. E. <H. Taylor, Chappbell v. Denholm, Selfe v. Campbell. Club Pairs.—Luisetti and E. H. Taylor v. H. Taylor and Clarke, Jamieson and Nimmo v. A. Robertson and D. Marshall, Ketchen and Hart v. Skirving and Hartley, Archibald and Atkinson a bye. Championship Pairs. —A. Robertson and Berry v. Skirving and D. Marshall, Mitchell and Blacklock v. Criclvton and Donald. Atkinson and Martin v. Hart and Denholm, E. H. Taylor and Campbell v. Hartley and Clarke, Jamieson and Selfe v. M'Pheat and Nimmo. Club Rinks. —Don, Ketchen, Hartley, Mitchell, v. Skirving, M'Phee, Atkinson, Blacklock; A. Robertson, Archibald, Clarke, Chappell v. N. Haylor, Luisetti, E. H. Taylor, Hart. Championship Rinks.—M'Pheat, Luisetti, Nimmo, Mitchell v. Skirving, Clarke, Smith, Chappell; A. Robertson, H. Taylor, Hart, Berry v. Hartley, Crichton, Atkinson, Martin; Carson, Don, E. 11. Taylor, Campbell v. Cunningham, Bee, Marshall, Blacklock; M'Kay, Rushton, Uonald, Denholm a bye. WRESTLING BLOMFIELD v. CATALINO In the Opera House, Oamaru, on Tuesday night next, Lofty Blomfield, the New Zealand wrestler, will try conclusions with Tony Catalino, the American Spaniard. Blomfield is without a doubt one of the best wrestlers in New Zealand at the present time, and is regarded by Walter Miller, manager of Earl M'Cready. as a coming world's champion. Blomfield has given Earl M'Cready his hardest match up to date. Tony Catalino has met Blomfield twice. On the first occasion they wrestled a draw, and on the other Catalino was disqualified. Catalino was recently narrowly defeated by Earl M'Cready in a thrilling bout, and described as the best ever seen. Both men indulge in tactics which never fail to please patrons. It may be added that Catalino is a great exponent of the flying tackles, drop kicks, and elbow jabs. PORT OF OAMARU High Water—October 31: 5.37 a.m. and 6.2 p.m. Arrivals. —The Karu at 10 p.m. on Tuesday from Dunedin. The Wainui at 6 a.m. yesterday from Dunedin. Departures.—The Karu at 11 a.nu yesterday for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. Wainui at 4 p.m. yesterday for Wellington, Napier, and Gi6borne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. NOTES. j The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday, November 13, to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gieborpe, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wingatui is due at Oamaru about Monday, November 4, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The vessel left Auckland on Friday for southern ports. The Karu will load at Oamaru on Friday, November 8, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. SOUTH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT As a final rally for the South School queen, a grand concert and dramatic entertainment will be presented in the Opera House to-night. Several of the members of the Hampden Dramatic Society will present the play, " The Cage," which will occupy the second portion of the programme. The first part will be devoted'to a concert and community sing. Among the items to be given will be a toe dance by Miss Jean Miller, an Engglish concertino solo by Mr Lee, and a song by Mr Granger (Waimate). The whole entertainment should prove very enjoyable, and added interest will be the appearance of the Hampden Dramatic Society, which received such great commendation at the competitions in Dunedin recently, and the members taking part are well-known for their excellent work. CRICKET NOTES Owing to the wet weather experienced in Oamaru during & few days of last week, the cricket competition matches had to be postponed on Saturday last. However, on Monday (Labour Day) two of the local clubs, Oamaru and School, played matches against two Dunedin clubs, and these proved very interesting. The day was ideal for cricket, and the wickets and outfields were in good condition, although slightly heavy as the result of the downfalls of rain. OTAGO UNIVERSITY v. SCHOOL. In this match Otago University secured a win by 75 runs on the first innings. University took first lease of the crease, and the opening batsmen were Uttley and Ryan. Ryan went to a ball from Wilson when the score board showed 19 runs. However, Uttley continued to bat confidently, and made a good stand to pass the half-century. His score of 55 run 3 comprised eight fours, and he was eventually caught by Mee off Andrew. Farrell and Hoggans contributed 15 runs between them, but both M'Carten and Howden did much better, and the score rose fairly rapidly. Through a misunderstanding, M'Carten was run out after contributing 23 to the score. Howden topped the scoring list with the grand total of 61 runs, after a colourful display. Of his score he only hit six 4's. Lawson was another batsman to made a good stand for University, and he reached the good figure of 37 before sending one into Mee's hands off Gowland's bowling. The remaining batsmen contributed 11 runs among them. Gowland was the outstanding School bowler, taking six _ wickets for 28 runs. His 16 overs included five maidens. School replied with 144 runs, the top scorer being Blakely. Capstick and Foster were the opening batsmen, but the former, who failed to score, flicked a ball to Farrell, who made a good catch, Gowland followed soon after, and two wickets were down for only 11 runs. Foster, however, played carefully, and reached 15 before being clean bowled by Howden. Blakely hit out freely, and his score of 33 consisted of four 4's. He was eventually caught out off Christie's bowling. Mee also made a good stand, and .was unbeaten at stumps, contributing a very useful 26 to the total. Wilson and Andrew were the only other batsmen to strike form, compiling 26 and 18 runs respectively. The remaining batsmen went fairly easily. Farrell was the most successful of the University bowlers, "his bowling average being four wickets for 31 runs. Howden also bowled well to take three wickets for 27 runs. OAMARU v. CARISBROOK. There was good scoring in the Oamaru v. Carisbrook match, which resulted in a win for Carisbrook by a margin of SI runs on the first innings. Carisbrook batted first, the opening pair being H. Cameron and F. Kerr, both of whom went fairly quickly. A feature of the innings was the excellent strike by J. Cameron, wlio passed the century. He was third man in, and retained his bat throughout the game. His total score was 130, and comprised 16 fours. He gave an attractive display with the bat, hitting all round the wicket. When he had 60 up he hit out strongly to send three to the boundary in succession, and soon after found the boundary with four successive strokes. He |

was ably assisted by both Dunning and Newman, who contributed 55 and 47 respectively. The only other batsman to reach double figures was Lambert with 27, the remaining ones all going cheaply. Hendra and ' Zimmermann, 'with three wickets each, were the most effective bowlers for Oamaru. Zimmermann's strike of 94 was the outstanding feature of Oamaru's innings. He wag rather unlucky not to reach his century, being clean bowled by F. Kerr after a very fine batting performance. His score consisted of 13 fours and two sixes. He batted confidently throughout, hitting all round the wicket. Cahjll also made a good stand, being the second highest scorer with 46. The only other batsmen to make a showing were Inder and Hendra, with 24 and 17 respectively. F. Kerr bowled exceptionally well to finish with an average of three wickets for 17 runs. Another good average was two wickets for 12 runs by Newman.