NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22717, 1 November 1935, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

A(Sf IMES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

Six-KEVIN'S COLLEGE j ANNUAL j The 'annual'boxing tournament of the, St. Keen's College took' place »m the gymnasium -'at: Redcastle \on -Wednesday night before a large ■ attendance of the; public arid*scholars.. Among those pres-; ent wereVtepresentative. of' the Ounaraj Amateur - * Boxing Association; -masters; from theMVaitaki-Boys'. High as well as 'representatives, from the, various public buddies -in toVn. ''"-,-, i''-' - '. .'"'■' . * The popularity:of -this noble sport at St. Kevin-% : :Coliege-has been exemplified the fact .that; a ; new procedure has been-adopted m the. classiScatittri."of, the . various .events, -the, competitors. in ; which are , dassified ac-/ cording. and not. weight, 'as'is adopted in the usual course, of events.*' "By-this, means the competitors are.more Evenly, matched, and the; events made much" more, interesting,, eo. that close Ty-contested matches,', • instead of. - usually iisi'ihe. case, one-sided contests.,* The boxin'gidisplayed on Wednesday night, was of ian vall-round high standard, and : credit -on those ,Te-< sponsible.;rfori-their tuition. Itvwa?;,perhaps that only one entry, was receivedffiot'.tKe.eenior championship,, •of I. Ma'cdpnahLvwho was also last year-s> vided aru) gave public an indication of the talent* /of/ the school's senior.? champion.; The mosfc'jsciehtific.boxerrofjhe. evening was J.'jiMulijueeri, Keenam-was adjudgejaVitbeAbestvloser. - The tournament -;w.aa under the_ control of the .Oamaru t'Boxing Associa,tion, ; jtlie_ following officials :hemg in charge:-^-An-. .nouncer^Mr. Bodge;, SL; ,T. Sceat's;-'time-keepers, Messrs W. r. Reida^Tillichardsj^udges,'Messrs. H. These. gentlemlC'plft through .the lengthy; programme"<with6ut delay. At tire'-:conclusion >of »the, • tournament the rector-of: the college, the.Rev'Bro.; ance, attd : .expreese.d .the.hope that the boxing witnessed/had been thoroughly;en, ioved. Since the inception, of the college; this spofcfeharl made- good strides amongst the boys, v 'and 4q-day .it was one .of the leading sporting-activities pf the. school. He also";deferred to'thefwork of••Mr 8. W East'oh,: who>hadr devoted, a good, deal;

of time and work in coaching the youths, in the art of self-defence. A vote of thanks to Mr Easton was passed by acclamation. ' i ■ During . supper the president of the Oamaru Amateur Boxing Association (Dr Lennox Douglas) thanked Bro. O'Connor for his kind remarks, and stated that the Oamaru Association was always willing to assist in fostering boxing at the college, and he congratulated the rector on the high standard. displayed that evening. Mr S. W. Easton stated that Bro. O'Con-. nor had also ably assisted in"encouraging this sport amongst the boys. Results: — "." •, : . ''- ! R. O'Kane beat J. O'Shea. O'Kane, by superior leading, had easily'; the better of the first round, and in the. second and • third. rounds had O'Shea in; difficulties. ' ; The decision in favour of; O'Kane was a popular one. * .; A. Quinn beat J. Jones. This was'merry mix-up. Both contestants, made the bout a.lively one, and, a]-; though lacking in experience, provided a willing contest, ' amidst the applause ot; the audience. After a very even contest,-' •Quinn" was declared the winner; -j ~ . D. Magee beat G. Haggart., . This'was a quiet affair, both!boxers : beihg content to wait • for. opportunities.! Haggart showed clever footwork in thej 'second, round, but Magee ,■ carte; to light .in.the:third,,and iby,.'forceful tactics won' the bout.;. r ■ '"■:> ; ;.v' ; '. : '■ , ' l, ' V 1 "-":'' ' ■' ' '. ■■' ,;;;- ; ,B; Smyth/beat W. Moffitt. •'•;-.; ■■ . , Both started but came to- light jn the' second round with some" forceful bitting.-Moffitt scored with rights to the face, but Smyth displayed excellent footwork in the last round,- and; made his opponent miss badly. Sniy'tk won the. bout. ,C. Halley beat D. Mooney. Halley immediately went for his opponent, and showed all-round superior ringcraft: Mooney did most of the leading in the second round, but a' smart right from Halley • upset his good intentions. Halley connected with telling-effect in the last round'and,won the bout. '.!: , J; Kearney beat F. .Marshall. - Judicious' ducking by Marshall made Kearney miss badly in the first round, but the latter displayed more.caution in the second round and connected with right swings to the head. In. the last round Kearney chased his opponent all round the ring and won easily. ■: - M.-Halley beat I. Fallon. - • The first :.two rounds were very even in thisrbout, but in ,<the third round, both men indulged in hitting, 'and, each took much'punishment. "Halley won aftera fairly.even contest. . ■ ? : K. Nolan beat ;P,/Conloiu Although having -a disadvantage inj height'and reach, Nolan showed more, ex-' periehce, and counteracted the wild swings; of,his opponent with.shortrarm jabs. Inj the last'~round Nolan connected several; times to the-jaw with straight rights and Was ■ given : the- decision; \ '•; W: Conlon beat' D. Coll. Cdplon attacked from the outset; and' had easily the better of the first two rounds. The last round was characterised by. good boxing, interspersed with wild swinging. Coll put up a good defence, but Conlon bj[ forceful tactics won the fight. There was some fast bitting'witnessed in this bout. , :.W; Irvine-beat BV Quinn. After a quiet opening, Irvine, with a better variety of punches, scored heavily. The bout was not a spectacular one, but some very, clean hitting was witnessed, and the winner displayed clever footwork throughout. •, G.'Gray beat M. Keenan. Both .fought well from the outset, but Gray,;'/.whose footwork was decidedly better;:scored a greater number of points in the- opening rounds. He worried his opponent with a straight left, and did most .of ..the leading in the last round. Keenan stc-eM up,to his opponent well, however, and fought back gallantly. ■'.- R. Stuart beat G. O'Brien. This was.; a "tall" ,affair, both contestants being exceptionally tall and possessing• a goifd reach, but lacking in experience. In, the_first round O'Brien was sent to the'floor after a hot exchange, but he was up before the count. In the second round Stuart nearly carried his opponent across the ring to the amusement of the "crowd. The last round saw both men indulge in much wild hitting, and at the conclusion of the bout, both contestants were greeted with loud applauce. Stuart was awarded the decision. P. Fox beat M. Neill. , ;This was rather-a tame bout, neither boxer displaying much inclination to fight. Fox-was awarded the decision on ; points. V v ~;' . i R, M'Carthy beat A.- Easton. ; These; boys, although small and young, fought well, and little separated them in the first two rounds. M'Carthy, however, displayed a better right, and connected more frequently in the last round to win. The bout was a fairly even one. ('• D. Magee beat M. Dunn. Both contestants started cautiously, and proceedings did not liven up until the end of the second round; when a good exchange of blows ensued. The last round was particularly lively, both boys indulging in heated exchanges. Magee, however, was much superior, and gained the decision. ■ ■ . ... , , _ _ - J. Mulqueen beat T. Taylor. There were some lively exchanges in this bout, and although the contestants were small, they showed a good knowledge of ringcraft. ■ Mulqueen was more experienced thaii his opponent, and with clever footwork gained a popular win. J. Jones beat F. Bennett. Neither boxer was inclined to mix it in the opening round, but displayed more life in the last, and some good exchanges were' witnessed. Jones' won the bout. ■ : F. O'Connell' beat P. Mills. From the outset O'Connell displayed the same fighting tenacity as his other brothers, and adopted "shock" tactics, which dealt severe punishment to his opponent. In the third round O'Connell -chased his opponent round the ring, and after dealing severe blows to the head and face, was awarded a win on a technical knock-out. Mills stood up gamely to his heavier opponent, and put iip'a good fight. •' B. Kelly beat D. Marshall. .; The opening rounds were rather desultory,, but towards the end of the bout both men mixed it with a .will, and some smart punching was seen. Kelly used a left to advantage, and won easilv on points.' A. Marshall beat K. Lynch. This bout was characterised by too much sparring, hut after receiving much encouragement from the crowd, both boys exchanged rights and lefts to the Head in the last round. Marshall showed better positional work, and his footwork was superior to that of his opponent, and he gained the decision. E. Symons beat K. Kean. ' This'was a good bout. Symons had the advantage of reach and height, but, despite this fact, Kean put up a'very good showing, and counteracted his opponent's rushing tactics with straight rights and lefts.- Symons, however, gained the decision. . J. Kearney beat T. Aspell. Kearney, who is a hard-hitter, used both hands with telling, effect in this bout, and had his- opponent in trouble in the second round. Notwithstanding this fact, Aspell came to light with some straight lefts which found Kearney's jaw on numerous occasions in the last round, but his punches locked sting, and Kearney was an easy winner.

J. O'SulHvan beat B. Doyle. At the commencement of the first round both boxers connected to the face, but from then on until the end of the second round very little in the way of exchanges was .witnessed. In the last round. Doyle used his left to advantage and often .conncted'.to; O'Sullivan's ,jaw. However, O'Sullivan displayed superior ringcraft, and often made his opponent miss, so that he had a good'lead-in points when the gong went. ______—— OAMARU DENTAL CLINIC ANNUAL MEETING The ninth annual meeting of the Oamaru Dental Clinic was held last night. Mr J. T. Calder occupied the chair in the absence of Dr A. Douglas, the president. '.. ANNUAL REPORT. Presenting the ninth alinual report, the committee reported another successtul year and stated that' during the year the Allowing schools had linked up with the clinic:—Ngapara, Island Cliff, Duntroon, Airedale und Kaiiru Hill. There were '25 schools now in North Otago sending ciuldren to the dental clinic, which fact alone spoke volumes for the success of the scheme. At the same time the committee had been able to make a concession in the; charges to large families, the half-yearly charge being limited, irrespective ■ of the number of children in a family receiving treatment at the same time, to two. The clinic itself had been renovated recently and now bore an improved and brighter appearance. < The report of the dental nurses stated that, during the year there were 3632 attendances of school children, necessitating 5680 fillings, 719 extractions and 415 miscellaneous operations, a total of 6914 operations. These figures served to illustrate' very clearly the vast amount of work that was being done at the clinic by the dental nurses. All this treatment must have had a most beneficial effect on the health of the, school children in Nortn Qtago. The dental nurses had all performed excellent service during the year and at various times had assisted also at the Kurow Dental Clinic. Miss E. Grave, one of the dental nurses, had been transferred on exchange to Wanganui, and her place had been taken by Miss G.. Williams. Frequent visits had also been made by Mr J. S. Nicholson, officer of the Department of Dental Hygiene, who supervised the practical side of the work of the clinic. ' The committee recorded its deep sympathy with the chaii'man, Dr Douglas, in his sad bereavement caused by the death of his wife, and also in connection with his long illness arising out of a motor accident. Dr Douglas had Riven many valuable years of service in making the Oamaru Dental Clinic a success-. It was; largely due to his foresight and energy that the dental clinic had become f an established organisation in 1925. The finances of the clinic were in a very sound state, the excess of assets over liabilities amounting to £B9 16s- lid. The chaiiman said the clinic had been firmly established in Oamaru. He commented on the concise report submitted by the secretary and said he considered that the finances were in a very sound state. Mr J. M. Wilson seconded the adoption of the annual report and said the clinic's position was very satisfactory and it was gratifying to know that the schools recognised 'that the dental clinic, was giving the children wonderful service. The fact that the concessions made last year to those embracing large families had not, affected- the clinic's finances was: very satisfactory. The reports made by parents regarding the work done at the clinic were very favourable. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers, were elected for the ensuing year:—Chairman, Dr A. Douglas; vice-chairman, Mr J. T. Calder; honorary secretary, Mr D. V. G. Smith; honorary auditor, Mr W. J. Davies; country representatives—Messrs A. E. Sherwin (Totara), W. Falloon (Weston), and representatives from the Duntroon, Ngapara, Pukeuri, and Herbert School Committees; town representatives, members from the Oamaru North and South School Committees and a representative of the Roman Catholic schools. It was agreed that the secretary's honorarium be fixed at £ls 15s. Accounts amounting to £IOB Cs were passed for payment. The report of the dental nurses showed that a very satisfactory year had been experienced at the clinic. Headmasters and teachers had been very helpful and this had greatly facilitated the work. The children had kept their apDointments very well, especially the country patients. The clinic had treated a considerable number of children under school age, which showed that parents realised the neces-1 sitv for dental treatment at an early age. Two of the, nurses had each spent some time durine'the year at the Kurow clinic where the work ; was right up-to- '■ date. The nurses thanked the committee for the renovations to the inside of the clinic, which had greatly improved its general appearance. 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. The story of " Wonder Bar" concerns night clubs and stage, and naturally introduces everthing in the line of entertainment that could be expected to emanate from these places of amusement. The east is a first-grade one, consisting of Kay Francis in passionate drama, Dick Powell in new : songs and comedy, Delores del Rio in drama and dance, Hal Leroy, world's greatest tap dancer, Al J'olson, Fifi D'Orsay, Guy Kibbee, and Ruth Donnelly. There are numerous song hits, now dances, and colossal spectacles, all of which go to make up a grand evening's entertainment. Plans are at the.Bristola until 5 p.m., and at the theatre from 0.30 p.m. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—November 1: 0.28 a.m. and 6.57 p.m. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wed- , nesday, November 13, to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttejton. The Wingatui is due at Oamaru about Monday, November 4, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The vessel left J uckland on October 25 for southern ports. The Karu will load at Oamaru on Friday, November 8, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. WRESTLING The Oamaru Wrestling Association has again been very fortunate in securing a match between two of the foremost wrestlers in the Dominion at the present time for Oamaru. Lofty Blomfield (New Zealand) and Tony Catahno (Spain) will meet in their third encounter this season at the Opera House on Tuesday night next, and this should be the most spectacular contest yet witnessed in Oamaru. Blomfield' is well known to the public, and his performances during the past lias ranked him as one of the world's best wrestiers to-day. He has had two very hard wrestling matches with Catalino, the first encounter resulting in a draw a-nd the second ended in the American Spaniard being disqualified. Blomfield gave Earl M'Cready his hardest match up to date. Catalino is noted for his flying tackles, drop kicks, and elbow jabs. Patrons should book their seats early, as this contest will undoubtedly attract a large following.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL FORTNIGHTLY MEETING The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last night, when there were present: The Mayor (Mr M F. Cooney), Crs J. C. Kirkness, A. E. Hodge, K. Familton, G. T. Gillies, V. H. Colquhomi. A. Wilson, F. Butterfield, G. White, A. R. Tait, B. Jenkins, and L. Macrae. Cr Mitchell was granted a further two weeks' leave of absence. At a special meeting of the council the balance sheet was adopted, the town clerk (Mr J. Branthwaite) being congratulated on its return from the Audit Office without a tag. The Chamber of Commerce wrote thanking the council for a grant of £25 towards the summer advertising campaign.—Received. Mr M. K. M'Culloch (president pt the Oamaru Swimming Club) wrote stating that the club was very pleased with the new baths time table, which f met the club's wishes in every way. The club was pleased that the council had extended opportunities for mixed bathing. The object for asking for the baths to be opened on Sunday afternoons was to give those residents of Oamaru who did ■not possess cars to take them to the rivers an opportunity of enjoying a swim on hot summer afternoons. Mr M'Culloch thanked the council for its continued interest in the club and in swimming in general. —Received. The Finance Committee reported a credit balance of £llOl lis 3d in the district fund account, including deposits£7979 6s 4d, and accounts totalling £lO6l 13s lOd were passed for payment. The Finance Committee recommended that a grant of £1 Is be made to the Royal Humane Society, and £5 5s to the Mayoress's Relief Committee.— Adopted. The Finance Committee recommended that the letter from the Otago Aero Club, with reference to the establishment and injprovemeut of aerodromes, be received. —Adopted. The Finance Committee recommended that half rates be allowed on the dwelling at sections 11 and 12 h.b.p., it having been unoccupied for. over six months. —Adopted. The Waterworks Committee recommended that Messrs R. J. Elliott and T. H. Johnston be granted irrigation supplies on the terms of the report of the inspector, who recommended a 4-inch irrigation pipe to be used during the pleasure of the couucel.—Adopted. The Waterworks Committee recommended that Mr E. J. Irvine be permitted to retain the range at his cottage as compensation for installing a hob grate.— Adopted. The Waterworks Committee recommended that the question of improving the reticulation in Aln street, as requested by the Oamaru Fire Board, be held over for three months.—Adopted. The race inspector (Mr D. Fraser) reported that the race supply had been satisfactorily clean during the past fortnight.—Received. The Waterworks Committee recommended that the Waitaki Farmers' Freezing Company be written to, pointing out that it had been suggested that consideration be given to improving the water supply at the north end, and ascertaining from the company if it would be prepared to become a consumer, and, if so, what its probable requirements would be. —Adopted. The Waterworks Committee recommended that the foreman report on the question of enlarging the main from the junction to Winsley a corner.—Adopted. The Town Hall Committee recommended that the Oamaru Ministers' Association be granted the, use of the Opera House on November "17. at the usual rontal of £3 3s.—Adopted. The Town Hall Committee reported that it could not recommend any rebatq in the rent of the Opera House as requested by the North School Committee. The By-laws Committee recommended that Messrs Chandler and Co. be permitted to erect an advertising panel at section 10, block XXV.—Adopted. ■ The By-laws Committee recommend that, consent be given to the subdivision of sections 7,8, 9, and 10, block LIV, as submitted on the plan forwarded by Messrs Lee, Grave, Grave and Zimmermann, and to the subdivision of sections 15 and 16, block XVIII, as submitted on the plan forwarded by Mr G. Cuthbetrson on behalf of the Otago Education Board.—Adopted. The By-laws Committee recommended that the request of the Band Contest Committee in reference to the marching of the bands'to the Show Grounds, be acceded to, and that Inspector Crump give the assistance required.—Adopted. The By-laws Committee recommended that the present carriers' stand be abolished, and that the question of an alternative be referred to the chairman and inspector for report. Cr Tait reported that it was now proposed to move the carriers' stand to Severn street alongside the avenue commencing at the post marked "No Parkin?." and run a distance of three chains back, utilising part of the parking stand. The upper portion of the parking stand would be retained as a car stand as at present. Cr Tait pointed out various advantages, stating that though the parking area for cars had been reduced, there was ample room in Thames street through the removal of the taxi stand. —Cr Wilson said he did not think that the main highway was the right place for the carriers' stand —The clause was adopted and the necessary resolution governing the new carriers' stand was carried. Cr Kirkness reported that consideration was being given to constructing a supplementary reservoir and giving a better water supply to the north end, also steps were being token for iniprov ing the supply at Waiareka. Cr Gillies asked several questions in reference to the amendments to by-laws. He asked whether the parking area was defined as the space between the trees in the avenue, also how would drivers of cars be instructed how to park their cars. —Cr Tait replied that the parking regulations had not been altered.—The Mayor said the council was not concerned with the-control of the traffic.— Cr Gillies said they could not make bylaws that were impossible to carry out. —The Mayor stated that white lines had been placed two or three feet beyond the trees to enable long touring cars to park. —Cr Tait said that they were not altering the existing regulations, the by-law stipulating that parking would be done in such a manner as the council determined. —Cr Gillies asked if the borough solicitor had informed them how drivers should proceed if the paring area was full and at the same time comply with the by-lav-.—C> - Tair: "I can't read his mind."—The Mayor said he had never heard that point raised, and he was not answering hypothetical questions. The same conditions had prevailed for years.—Cr Colquhoun said the time would come when the north end of the area would be left vacant and cars would simply proceed through. The whole thing was governed by the application of common sense.—Cr Gillies said he took it that the by-laws would prohibit all farmers from parking trucks in the avenue. —The Mayor said that was a mis-statement, and it was unfair and unwise to make such a statement, as within a few yards of the main street farmers could park lorries. The question again was one of common sense. No trucks would be parked in the avenue.— Cr Gillies asked if the borough solicitor had given assurance that the by-laws could be gazetted.—Cr Tait replied, and said the question had never been raised or diseusspfl. The By-laws Committee recommended that the proposed amendments to the traffic by-laws, with one minor alteration, be adopted.—Agreed to. The Works Committee reported that in view of the information received, the committee did not consider it desirable to treat the path through the reserve at the Jones Memorial with tar or tolas, and recommended that it be reformed with Ngapara crravel and kept moist. — Adopted. The Works Committee recommended that the chairman and foreman b« empowered to attend to the renovating of all lorries and drays.—Adopted. The Audit Office returned the council's statement of accounts certified without tag. —Received. The Waitaki County Council wrote granting general permission to the council to supply water from existing mains to persons living in the county.—Received. Mr J. H. .Main wrote . thanking the council for its ready acquiescence in acceding to the request of the residents ot Greta street for a better supply of gas. by replacing the main with a new 3-in:h main.—Received. The council was advised that the application for exhibitors/ licences for a newpicture theatre to be built in Oamaru had been declined.

SEVERN STREET CROSSING DISCUSSION BY BOROUGH COUNCIL The Mayor, Mr Mi F. Cooney, reported to the Oamaru Borough Council last night the result of a deputation to the Railways Board in connection with a request for the elimination of the Severn street railway crossing. The .board's reply was not very satisfactory and meant that Oamaru local bodies had to step in and take a responsibility that was usually taken by the Highways Board. Cr Kirkness urged that a conference of local bodies be called as an expenditure of £4500 would be worth while to save even one human life. Cr Colquhoun said the council would have to go with a definite proposal, and he thought they should concentrate on the South Hill tunnel proposal brought forward by Mr J. M. Forrester. Cr Familton suggested that the Railways Department should employ a permanent crossing keeper, as the crossing »vas certainly dangerous. Cr Wilson stated that the cost was £9OOO, towards which the Unemployment Board would contribute £3200, so that on a 50-50-basis the council would have to find £29oo—half of the £SBOO, the Railways Board contributing the other half. Cr Familton maintained that the council would have to contribute £4500, the same amount as the Railways Board. It was decided to write to the Railways Board.asking definitely what amount the council would be required to find and how the Unemployment Board's contribution would be distributed. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH BRING-AND-BUY SALE The closing function in connection with the septenary celebrations of St. Luke's Church took the form of a bring-and-buy sale, which was held in the Parish Hall yesterday. The well-stocked stalls were attractively set out, and good business was done, with the result that the parish funds should be considerably augmented. Mesdames Tomlinson and W. P. Reid were the conveners of the sale. Overcast weather conditions prevented the holding of a garden party on the vicarage lawn. At the conclusion of the sale, Archdeacon Russell thanked the ladies for the work they had done to ensure a successful sale, and also the parishioners for their support. Great assistance was rendered to the ladies in erecting the stalls, etc., by Messrs A. Bloch, J. Frew, S. Grave, and the Rev J. N. Goodman. Following were the stallholders: Produce stall Mesdames M'Culloch, Gaitt, Ombler, M'Phail, and Swinard; jumble stall —Mesdames Vennell, Hay, Rickman, Misses Tomlinson and Wallace; flower stall, Mesdames Darling and Orbell; work stall —Mesdames Roil and Black and Miss J. Sumpter; cake stall, Mesdames Roxby and Filleul; sweet stall—Mrs Hill, Misses Jefferis, and Pattle; Christmas tree, Miss Glynn; competitions, Mrs M'llhvraith; tea rooms— Mesdames Pinder, Cayford, Rusbatch, Gecn, Smith, Hawkes. Graves, and Wylie, Misses Collensonand Welsh. A baking competition was judged by Mr Hintz. LAWN TENNIS Teams for Saturday:— Meadowbank Seniors v. Awamoa, at Meadowbank. —Hedges, Hore, Easton, Mulligan, Misses Rutherford, Slater, Forrest, King. Meadowbank Juniors v. Papakaio, at Papakaio.—Langley, M'Donald, D. Robertson, M'Quade, Forrest. Seyb, Misses M'Quade. Bradstock, Mrs Forrest, Miss M'Lay. Mrs Tait, Miss Macpherson. Awamoa Senior A v. Meadowbank, at Meadowbank, —R. Johnston, J. C, Main, J. Familton, and C. Maude, Mrs Bradley, Miss C. Nicolls, Miss Humphries, and Mrs Shand. Awamoa Senior B'v. Oamaru, at Oamaru.—W. Duthie, J. Walton, J. H. Main, and L. Barsdell, Misses Donaldson, Armstrong, Mrs J. W. Holmes, and Miss M. Williams. Awamoa Juniors v. Columba B, at Awamoa.—J. Armstrong, C. Kent, G. Reid, J. Rutherford, H. Cameron, and A. Boot; Miss Henry, Mrs Rodgcrs, Miss Bee, Miss Harvey, Miss Calder, Miss M. M'Donald; emergencies—Woodward and Day, Misses Dawson and Miller. Columba A'v. Oamaru, at Columba. — Fraser, Miller, M'Whirter, ( Rusbatch, Liddell, Christie; Mrs M'lntbsh, Misses Fraser, A. M'Kenzie, Christie, L. M'Kenzie, Anderson. Columba B v. Awamoa, at Awamoa.— Church, Pinder, Hendy, Taylor, Barsdell, M'Lennan; Mrs Addison, Mrs Nicholson, Misses Paterson, E. Brown, B. Brown, Thomson. ACCIDENTS On Wednesday night a motor van, driven by John Alexander Tyson (Kakanui), and a bicycle, ridden by Robert Farm Baker, of Wye street, Oamaru, collided at the corner of Ure and Itchon streets. Faris received head injuries necessitating stitches and also concussion and severe bruises as the result of the impact. He received medical attention from Dr R. S. Orbell, and was removed to the Public Hospital by St. John Ambulance. It is reported that Faris's injudies were not serious, and yesterday his condition was regarded as fairly satisfactory. While working at Herbert on Wednesday, Ernest Hill suffered lacerations of the hand. It appears that his hand was crushed between a railway rail and a block of wood; and the rail also fell on his right foot, but the latter was only slightly injured. He was attended by Dr Trotter, aiid was brought to the Oamaru Public Hospital. GENERAL NEWS A meeting of the Oamaru Committee in connection with the League to Abolish Poverty was held yesterday morning, the Rev. J. F. Jack occupying the chair. It was decided to organise a campaign in Oamaru for the obtaining of signatures, and display propaganda throughout the district. The Rev. A. H. Nordmcyer, Labour candidate for Oamaru, addressed a large meeting of electors at Kauru Hill on Wednesday night. Mr J. Pringle occupied the chair, and on the motion of Messrs G. Pringle and A. Rodgers the candidate was accorded a vote of thanks for his address. Ten building permits were issued by the Oamaru Borough Council during October, the total value being £3272 19s. In the last few months the building industry has shown gre-iter activity in Oamaru than for some years past, which, no doubt, is assisting the unemployment problem materially. The values of the buildings are as follows: —Residences, £BOO and £840; additions to business premises, £849 and £575; garages, £75, £36, and £25: additions to residences, £6O, £3O, and £l2 19s. During October the Oamaru Borough Council issued 47 drivers' licences and seven heavy traffic licences, while the Waitaki County Council issued 31 and 16 licences respectively. The vital statistics for Oamaru for the past month are as follows:—Births 39, marriages 13 (two by the registrar), deaths 10. Mr J. A. Macpherson, National Government candidate, opened his election campaign at Ngapara on Wednesday night before a large audience. Mr M'Culloch occupied the chair. The speaker was thanked for his address on the political situation. PERSONAL Queen's Hotel.—Mr V. B. Shaw (London), Mr S. Findlay (Auckland), Mr John F. Turnbull (Wellington), Mr J. L. Kennedy, Mr J. M. Smith, Mr J. Howley, Mr W. Allanton, Mr R. Watson, Mr J. Dunn (Dunodin). New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs John Bates, Miss C. Bates, Mr J. B. Bates, Mr W. H. Tooloy (Christchureh), Mr G. S. Gapper, Mr J. S. Lucy, Mr K. A. Bishop, Mr E. Hemmingway (Dunedin), Mr G. Gillies (Invercargill), Mr J. Jackson (Taihape), Mr A. J. Blair (Temuka). Mr D. A. Davidson (Wellington). At. the annual meeting of the Oamaru dental clinic last night a motion of condolence was passed with Dr A. Douglas (president) in the death of his wife. The secretary (Mr D. V. G. Smith) was instructed to forward a letter of sympathy to him. It was also agreed to send a letter to Mr G. Mitchell, expressing sympathy in his illness and the hope that he would make a speedy recovery.

BOWLING AWAMOA LADIES' CLUB The official opening of the Awamoa Ladies' Bowling Club took place yesterday afternoon in fine but overcast weather. There was a large attendance of members and visitors, including representatives of the Phoenix and Meadowbank Ladies' Clubs. Mrs Bridgman (president) extended a cordial welcome to those attending the function, and bouquets made by Mrs T. Kennedy were presented by Mrs Stichman (secretary) to the Mayoress (Mrs Cooney), the patroness (Mrs Holmes), and Mrs Gillies (the club's representative on the Dunedin Centre). Greetings were conveyed- to the Awamoa Chib by Miss Symington (Phoenix) and Mrs Berry (Meadowbank). The first bowl was rolled up for a toucher by Mrs Gillies, and games followed. The members and visitors were guests at the afternoon tea tables, which were artistically decorated with flowers and greenery. SWIMMING NOTES By Crawl. The weather unfortunately has not been very kind for the first days of the season, and so few swimmers have as yet visited the baths. ; Those who have, however, have been able to commence training, and they will reap the benefit of their early start later on in the season. In Dunedin the season, is in full swing, and the Labour Night carnival staged by the Otago Centre made an auspicious opening for competitive events. The feature of the carnival was Reg. Geddes's performance in the 100 Yards Breaststroke Handicap. He showed that he is returning to his old form by winning his heat in the fast time of 76 2-ssec. For the last two seasons injuries and illness have hanipered hia training, and consequently his performances have been mediocre. . If, however, he can continue to improve as he is doing now, he will be well in the running for New Zealand championship honours. Another line performance was that of Miss I. Purdie, an intermediate, who covered 100 yards freestyle in 69sec. This time ranks her as one of the best, if not the best, of Otago's lady swimmers. She should prove a very valuable addition to the Otago team, which will defend the War Memorial Shield at the New Zealand Intermediate Championships to .be held at Hamilton in January. For their carnival on Saturday, November 9, which will fittingly close their "learn to swim " week, the Otago Centre has drawn up an excellent programme.. The events include a 100 Yards Breaststroke, 100 Yards Medley Handicap, ,33 1-3 Yards Second-class Handicap (19sec or slower), 100 Yards Freestyle Handicap, and 220 Yards Freestyle Handicap. There are also ladies' events and relays. The full programme may be seen on the club notice board at the baths. For any who are interested, entries l close next Monday. The Oamaru' Municipal Baths have been greatly improved by the painting and concreting that have been done. The water, however, is just as dirty'as ever, and it is quite clear that nothing short of filtering -will' give the water that clear, fresh, and inviting appearance that ie required. Alum is unsatisfactory, in that although it is an effective precipitating agent, it merely carries all the dirt and sediment to the bottom, .where it lies to be stirred up continually. •' It is interesting to note; that there is a movement afoot in Dunedin the .aim of which is to have built in that city a modern tepid water,.so metre pool, complying with Olympic standards. The cost is estimated to ; be about £2.5,000. :It would, of course, be necessary to raise a loan to put this proposal into effect) and in spite of what Dunedin's Mayor said when opening the carnival on Monday evening, the chances. of success are not too bright. : TRAINING. Continuing -the series of hints on training, I give some here from Louis de B. Handley, the famous American coach:— " The system of training I have found most effective consists of-first, a'middledistance swim at moderate pace, averaging 440 to 500 yards; a couple of short sprints at top speed, say, one length of a 100-foot pool; and -lastly, a few minutes devoted to. the practice' of racing starts and turns.- This as a matter of. daily routine. When merely turning it is advisable occasionally to cover the distance one is preparing for at fast pace. But this is not necessary when racing often, as competition then affords the opportunity to do the required speed work in actual contest. " I have stated that the daily middle distance stretches should average about 440 or 500 yards,- as it makes little difference whether one goes the same distance regularly or swims '2OO yards one day and 800 yards the next. It' is average which counts. It goes without saying that in starting to train after an idle period the middle distance work-out should be very short at first, then lengthened gradually. The outlined system will fit one as adequately for 50 and 100 vards events as for 220 and 440 yards races." SPLASHES. The first Vice-president's Cup Race ot the 1935-36 series will be swum in the club hour on Tuesday, November 19. It will be a 50 Yards Freestyle Race. It is said that very little swimming is being done in Christchureh at present. G. Low, ex-national backstroke champion, does not intend entering competitions until after Christmas. He has had a very strenuous winter owing to his boxing actvitics. which culminated in his winning the New Zealand amateur middleweight championship. The Swimming Club Committee is at present negotiating with a prominent Dunedin swimmer to act as club coach' for a period at the beginning of December. If they are successful in obtaining his services this should prove a worth-while step. A few months ago Medica, one or the United States of America's hopes for the Olympic Games next year, set up a new world's record of smin 16 3-10 sec for 500 yards. His 50 yards times were:— 26 4-sscc, 30 3-lOsec, 31 l-10sec, 32 l-osec, 32 7-10 sec, 32 7-lOsec, 33 5-10 sec, 33 l-ssec, 34 2-ssec, and 29 2-ssec. At the same meeting Adolph Kiefer. who three days ago broke the world's 100 metres backstroke record, covered 150 yards backstroke in Imin 36 1-lOsec. The New Zealand record for this distance is Imin 45 4-ssec. Albert Pande Weghe, who has swum 100 yards backstroke in <sosec, was third. " WOMEN'S DIVISION/FARMERS' UNION There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Waitaki branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs A. S. Williams in her recent bereavement. Mrs Chapman (president)' reported that she had asked Mrs Walker, of Oamaru, to give an address on her travels at some early date. Final arrangements were made for a social. The roll call, '" Hints on Gardening," was well responded to. There was a fine display of flowers in a competition which was won by Mrs I. Ciithbertson. In an interest-. ing competition, "A Wedding Flower," arranged by Mrs Chapman. Mrs M'Donald and Miss Ivy Cuthbertson were placed equal. For next meeting Miss Mona Cuthbertson promised to give an account of her visit to Tiinaru for the country girls' educational week. The roll call for next month is to be suggestions for Christmas gifts and a display of these. Miss Chapman was hostess for the afternoon. THE RAINFALL Prior to the very welcome downfalls of rain experienced over the past week, the rainfall for Oamaru was very low, only 13 points having been registered' up to October 23. However, 1.64 inches have fallen during the past week, which has brought the total rainfall for the month up to 1.77 inches, as compared with 2.62 inches for the corresponding month oflast year, reports Mr William Forrester. Rain fell on 10 days during the montli as follows: —October 4. 1 point; 7, 10; 19, 1; 21, 1: 23, 81; 24, 9; 25, 10; 26, 2; 28, 00; 29. 2. For the 10 months of this year 15.80 inches of rain have been recorded, as compared with 22.30 inches for the corresponding period of 193*'. The total rainfall in Oamaru last year was 24.74 inches, so that nearly seven inches will have to fall, during the next two months to bring the rainfall up to that of last year.