NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22719, 4 November 1935, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

A POPULAR OFFICER PRESENTATIONS TO CONSTABLE TRETHEWEY There was ' a representative gathering of police and court officials at the Oaraaru Police Station on Saturday afternoon to bid farewell to Constable J Trethewey, who will leave. Oamaru this week to take up his new at the Christchurch Detective Office. During his 14 years’ stay in Oamaru, Constable Trethewey has proved himself an efficient, courteous, and tactful officer, and through his zeal, combined with a strict regard to fairness and probity, has won the respect and esteem of his officers and citizens generally. their good wishes go with him for his future success, and also their hearty congratulations on his well-earned promotion. Making a presentation of an attache ease and safety razor to Mr Trethewey, Sergeant T. I. M'Grcgor expressed regret at losing from his staff such an excellent conscientious, trustworthy, loyal, and capable officer. He had known him only since coming to Oamaru seven months ago. but during that time he had found Constable Tretheway efficient in his duties and very agreeable at all times. He could honestly say that his work had been all that could have been desired, and that he had never had a better constable under him. Constable Tretheway had been stationed in Oamaru for 14 years and he knew he had done his duty with credit to the department, the public, and himself. His integrity, and fidelity were beyond doubt. He had qualified by examination for the highest rank in the force, and success would be sure to loi* low him. Continuing, Sergeant M Gregor said he also knew of the high esteem in which Constable Tretheway was held by his comrades throughout the district. He had been' a good, faithful-comrade. and they alb spoke well of him, and regretted his departure. ■*- The court officials had also come forward in a spontaneous manner,’- expressing regret at Contabie Tretheway’s departure from Oamaiu. inspeaker asked Constable , Tretheway to accept the case and razor as a token oi the very high esteem in which he was held. In conclusion. Sergeant M Gregor wished Constable Tretheway and his wife and family good health and a happy tnn in Christchurch. . . , , The sergeant’s good wishes and remaiKs were euoported by Constables \VannK. Furney, ‘ Thynne, M'Connack, Marshall. Woodley, O’Connell and Miller. Messrs K. Kent and W. Dell (Magistrates Court staff), and the representatives of tlxe P Constable Trethewey made a suitable acknowledgment of the gifts, and said that his association with his fellow-officers, court officials and the press during his years’ stay in'Oamaru had given him a great deal of pleasure. FURTHER PRESENTATION. The Mayor (Mr M. F. presided at a.farewell function held on Saturday night, at which he paid a very high tribute to Constable Trethewey’s worth as a police officer and a citizen. He asked their guest to accept a silver eversharp pencil as a small token of their regal’d, and conveyed to him all good wishes for the future welfare and happiness himself, Mrs Trethewey and family in Cnristchurch. The Mayor’s words were endorsed by Sergeant M'Gregor. Constables Miller, iM'Cormack and Thynne, Messrs J. Gerrie (Justices of the Peace Association), F. Stoop (clerk of the court), RKent and W. Dell (courthouse staff), H. J. S. Grater and J. Armstrong (solicitors), P. Laughton and A. F. Crump (traffic inspectors), P. Reilly (Electoral Department), W. Stringer and representatives of the press. A short toast list was honoured, and Constable Trethewey made a suitable reply. WRESTLING BLOMFIELD v. CATALINO Tony Catalino, the well-built and active Italo-American wrestler, has created a very favourable impression in the matches of his New Zealand tour, and Oamaru enthusiasts will welcome the opportunity of seeing him in action against the New Zealander, “Lofty” Blomfiekl, on Tuesday night. In the United States Catalino has mixed the leading figures in the game, and one of the men with whom he, has had workouts is Dan O’Mahoney, the Irishman who recently annexed the world title. O’Mahoney’s specialty is what is known as the “ Irish whip,” and, although Catalino does not claim to have mastered this devastating hold, he has effected a variation of it winch lie has found extremely effective. Catalino has had championship bouts with Browning and Lon'dos, and prominent wrestlers whom he has met are Henri de Glane and “Strangler” Lewis, ; Blomfield’s advance during the , past year has been little shorty of sensational. Last season he made six appearances without scoring a win, but, following a visit to the United States under, the care of Dan Koloff, he has improved greatly, and his match against M'Cready on Saturday night resulted in a draw, furnishing a good indication of the ability of Blomfield as an’ exponent of the sport. In the amateurs, leading boys irora Dunedin will compete. An amateur from the country will meet S. Goodall, and this should be a hard contest. Chick meets Miller, and “Tad” Campbell will ao-ain be seen in action. lad, like Earl M'Cready, is an inventor of new holds. He claims to have perfected one, which he has named the “ Tadpole Killer,” and which he considers, when properly applied, would hold George Walker. i WOMEN’S DIVISION, FARMERS’ UNION five forks branch. The October meeting of the Five Forks branch of the_ Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union took the form of a soap evening. Members journeyed to Mrs MacGregor’s home, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs Kininmont opened the meeting with the reading of the creed. Arrangements were made for a euchre evening to be held in the school. The roll call, "A Cure For the Blues,” was very interesting. The competition for the best bloom was won by Miss N. Clark, while Mrs Herron annexed the prize for the best sponge. Other competitions were won by Mrs Rutherford and Miss Clark. An enjoyable supper was then served by the hostess, f OAMARU BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, Mrs ■ Frew (Enfield) gave a very interesting and instructive talk on gardening which was much appreciated. The roll call. Our Most Embarrassing Moment,” brought forth some amusing answers. It was agreed that no further meetings bo held this year, the next meeting to be held m February, 1936. Mrs Frew was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, and a very enjoyable cup of tea was sened. PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —November 4: 9.25 a.m. and 9.55 p.m. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday, November 13. to load for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wingatui is due at Oamaru tomorrow to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The vessel left Auckland on October 25 for southern ports. The Kara will load at Oamaru on Inday, November 8, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via. Timaru and Lyttelton.

LAWN TENNIS COMPETITION GAMES COMMENCE The first competition games of the season, under the auspices of the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association, were played on Saturday in fine weather, and some close and interesting matches were witnessed for the commencement. The Awamoa-Meadowbank match was played at Meadowbank, and resulted in a good win for the visiting team by 11 matches to five. Oamaru also had a fairly easy win over Awamoa B. Results:— AWAMOA v. MEADOWBANK. (Awamoa names mentioned first.) Men’s Singles.—Johnston beat Hedges 6 —3, 6 —4; Main lost to Hore 4 —6, 6 —5, 3—6; Familton beat Mulligan 6—4, G —3; Maude beat Easton o—l,0 —1, 3—6, 6 —3. Ladies’ Singles. —Mrs Bradley beat Miss Rutherford 5 —6, 6-—O, 6—2; Miss Nicolls lost to Miss Slater 5 —6, 3—6; Miss Humphries lost to Miss Forrest 5 —9; Mrs Shand beat Miss King 9 —3. Men’s Doubles. —Johnston and Main beat Hedges and Mulligan 6 —5, 6 —3; Familton and Maude 1 beat Hore .and Easton 6 —5, 6—3. Ladies’ Doubles. —Mrs Bradley and Mrs Shand beat Misses Rutherford and Slater 9 —4; Misses Nicolls and Humphries lost to Misses Forrest and King 6 —9. Mixed Doubles. —Johnston and Mrs Bradley beat Hedges and Miss Slater 9—2; Familton and Miss Nicolls lost to Hore and Miss Rutherford 7 —9; Main and Miss Humphries beat Mulligan and Miss King 9 —B; Maude and Mrs Shand beat Easton and Miss Forrest 9—5. Totals: Awamoa, 11 matches (164 games); Meadowbank., 5 matches (126 games). OAMARU v. AWAMOA B. (Oamaru names mentioned first.) • Men’s Singles.—M'Dougall beat Duthie 6 —2, 6 —l; Feathers beat Walton 6—5, 6—4; Dr Fitzgerald beat Main 6—4, 5 —6. 6 —2; Knowles lost to Barsdell 4 —6, 6—4, 6—!. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Romans beat Miss Donaldson 6—3, 6 —2; Miss Wylde-Browne boat Miss Armstrong 4 —6, 6 —l, 6—3; Miss Ellis lost to ill’s Holmes I—9;1 —9; Mrs Sumpter beat Miss Bee 9—B. Men’s Doubles. —M'Dougall and Feathers beat Duthie and Main 6 —o, 6 —l; Dr Fitzgerald and Knowles lost to Walton and Barsdell 4—6, 5 —6. Ladies’ Doubles.—Mieses Romans and Wylde-Browne beat Miss Armstrong and Mrs Holmes 9—4; Miss Ellis and Mrs Sumpter lost to Misses Donaldson and Bee 6—9. Mixed Doubles. —M'Dougall and Miss Romans beat Duthie and Miss Armstrong 9—3; Feathers and Miss Wylde-Browne beat Main and Miss Donaldson 9 —7. Totals: Oamaru, 10 matches (144 games); Awamoa B, 4 matches (104 games). Two matches unplayed. JUNIORS. Columba A beat Oamaru by 15 matches (167 games) to 8 matches (125 games), one match being unplayed. Columba B beat Awamoa by 20 matches (179 games) to 4 matches (118 games). Friendly Bay beat Pukeuri by 17 matches to 7. Meadowbank beat Papakaio by 19 sets to 5. SOUTHERN SUB-ASSOCIATION The matches in connection with the Southern Sub-association’s competition were also commenced on Saturday. Maheno had a good win over Enfield by 15 sets to 9, while Weston and Kakanui played a close game, the former winning by 13 sets to 11. The results are as follows: MAHENO v. ENFIELD. Maheno names mentioned first.) Men’s Singles.—A. Clark 7, J. Wood 6; C. Clark 7, C. Diver 1; A. Newlands 4, D. Elliott 7; H. Souness 7, E. Finlay 1; G. Thorby 2, D. Hamilton 7; W Currie 7, R. M'Naughton 6. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss F. Newlands 3, Miss M. Hopkinson 6; Miss V. Souness 2, Miss J. Finlinson 6; Miss M. Newlands 6, Miss M. Diver 5; Miss B. Dewar 6, Miss E. Diver 4; Miss M. Dewar 6, Miss M. Yuill 1; Mrs J. Watson 6, Miss N. Yuill 3. Men’s Doubles. —A. Clark and Newlands 3, Wood and Diver 6: C. Clark and Souness 6, Elliott and Finlay 3; Thorby and Currie 1, Hamilton and M'Naughton 6 Ladies’ Singles.—Misses F. Newlands and Scuness 6, Mioses Hopkinson and Finlinson 1; Misses M. Newlands and B. Dewar 6, Misses M. and E. Diver 1; Miss M. Dewar and Mrs Watson 6, Misses M. and N. Yuill 4. Mixed Doubles. —A. Clark and Miss F. Newlands 2, Wood and Miss Hopkinson 6; C. Clark and Miss Souness 6, Diver and Miss Finliusoa 1; Newlands and Miss M. Newlands 6, Elliott and Miss M. Diver 3; Souness and Miss B. Dewar 6, Finlay and Miss E. Diver 2; Thorby and Miss M. Dewar 2, Hamilton and Miss M. Yuill 6; Currie and Miss Watson 2, M'Naughton and Miss N. Yuill 0. Totals: Maheno, 15 sets (115 games); Enfield, 9 sets (98 games). WESTON v. KAKANUI. (Kakanui names first.) Men’s Singles.—J. Finlay 7, J. Sim 6; J. Smith 5, D. Marshall 7; S. Jones 7, A. Polwarth 2; A. M'Donald 4, O. Laney 7; J. Clark 7, A. M'Nab 4; Patou 5, A. Brown 7. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Wilson 1, Miss L. Diver 6; Miss Loder 6, Miss Laney 2; Miss Carruthei’s 2, Miss Brown 6; Miss Gudsell 6, Mi’s Laney 1; Miss A. Smith 6, Miss Balloon 4; Miss J. Smith 6, Miss Weaver 3. Men’s Doubles.—Finlay and Smith 3, Sim and Marshal] 6; Jones and M’Donald 3, Pohvarth and Laney 6; Clark and Paton 6, M'Nab and Brown 3. Ladies’ Doubles. —Misses Loder and Wilson 6, Misses Diver and Laney 3; Misses Curruthers and Gudsell 6, Miss Brown and Mrs Laney 5; Misses A. and J. Smith 6. Misses Falloon and Weaver 4. Mixed Doubles.—Finlay and Miss Wilson 2, Sim and Miss Diver 6; Smith and Miss Loder 3, Marshall and Miss Laney 6; Jones and Miss Carruthers 4, Polvorth and Miss Brown 6; M'Donald and Miss’ Gudsell 4, Laney and Mrs Laney 6; Clark and Miss A. Smith 2, M'Nab and Miss Brown 6; Paton and Miss J. Smith 3, Brown and Miss Falloon 6. Weston, 13 sets (119 games); Kakanui, 11 sets (110 games). SUB-ASSOCIATION LADDER. The following players have been placed on the Southern Sub-association’s newlyinaugurated ladder:— Men.—A. Clark, C. Clark, L. Dougherty, Wood, C. Diver, D. Elliott, J. Finlay, A. Newlands, D. Marshall. Ladies. —Mieses L. Diver, J. Loder, A Wilson, M. Hopkinson, F. Newlands. J. Finlinson. V. Souness, M. Newlands, 1. Laney. Until December 14 any player, whether on the ladder or not. may challenge any other player. WAIANAKARUA CLUB. There wag a good attendance of members and visitors at the opening of the Waianakarua’ Lawn Tennis Club. The courts were officially opened for the season by the patron of the club (Mr C. Morris), and the president (Mr A. M'Kerrow) extended a hearty welcome to all. At a combined meeting of the Waiannakarua and Hampden Chibs it was decided to enter one team comprising members of both clubs in the Southern Subassociation’s competition this season. Mr R. Willberg was appointed team captain, and Mr L. Keith vice-captain. The delegates to the sub-association were Messrs A. P. and R. M'Kerrow, and Mr J. Hutton, jun., was appointed secretary to the Joint Committee. Mr and Mrs Green have given trophies to the Waianakarua Club in memory of Miss J. Richardson, whose tragic death occnvrred recently. These are silver cups to be known a s the Joyce Richardson Memorial Cups, and will be awarded to the winners of a Combined Doubles Handicap event. NEW Season’s TENNIS RACKETS Gut. Balls, Nets, and other Tennis Rennlsites. now available at Cottrells, opposite Athenteum.

OBITUARY MR THOMAS M'CULLOCH By the death of Mr Thomas M'Culloch, in his seventy-seventh year, at the *resideuce of his brother, Mr J. R. M'Culloch, Ngapara has lost one of its oldest and most highly respected residents. Mr M'Gulloch was born at Wigtownshire, Scotland, and came to New Zealand in 1869 on the ship William Davies, landing in Dunedin. He lived for a few years in Dunedin and Waikouaiti, and in 1878 settled in North Otago on the Maerewhenua tables. He married Miss Barbara Brash in 1894, and they settled in the Ngapara district. Mrs M'Culloch predeceased her husband several years ago. Mr M'Culloch was well known as the owner of a threshing mill plant. He retired about 15 years ago. His mechanical ingenuity was recognised by most people in the district. He w r as exceptionally handy with tools, and assisted many farmers, and sometimes tradesmen, with repairs to machinery. He was of a quiet, retiring disposition, although he took a keen interest in public affairs. He made many friends during his long residence in North Otago. CRICKET A CENTURY TO WALTON The cricket competition matches were continued a further Stage on Saturday in fine weather. School met Union on an excellent wicket at School, and compiled the fine total of 281 runs, a feature of the innings being the century by Walton. M'Calluin and Blair had only been batting a few minutes when stumps were drawn, the score board showing four runs up. In the Albion-Oaraaru match the former batted first and compiled 125 runs, to which Oamaru replied with 207 for the loss of eight wickets. SCHOOL v. UNION School batted first, and Foster and Capstick were the opening batsmen. Both made a good stand, and 30 runs were up before the first wicket went. Foster’s score was 30, and Capstick contributed 20. Blakeley compiled a useful 41 runs in good style, and another batsman who met with success was Uttley, whose score was 35. Walton played an attractive strike, and he passed his century in good style. He had 129 runs to his credit when he sent a ball into the hands of Dunbar off the latter’s bowling. He hit out strongly throughout, and his score comprised 17 fours and .five sixes. The remaining batsmen only contributed a few runs among them. Dunbar was the most successful bowler for Union, taking three wickets for 04 runs. G. Meilde also bowled well. Union had just commenced its innings when time was called. Scores: SCHOOL. First Innings. ■ Foster, b Dunbar 30 Capstick, run out .. ••. • • ■ • 20 Blakeley, c Dunbar, b Maddigan .. 41 Andrew, Ibw. b King 1 Uttley, e Blair, b Meikle 35 Walton, c and b Dunbar 129 Blakeley, c Stark, b Meikle .... 4 Blundell, b Stark 0 Rees-Jones, not out 1 Sinclair, b Dunbar 0 Extras 14 Total 281 Bowling Analysis.—G. Meikle, took 2 wickets for 47 runs; Maddigan, 1 for 40; Blair, none for 40; Dunbar, 3 for 04; King, 1 for 59: Stark. l*for 20; Robertson, none for 8. UNION. First Innings. M'Callum. not out 2 Blair, not out 1 Extras 1 Total 4 ALBION v, OAMARU Albion had first strike in the match against Oamaru on an excellent School wicket, and making a very poor start, had lost three wickets for five runs when Davey made a very valuable contribution of 46 to the score. Davey’a knock included a brace of G’s. Beckinghara, though not appearing comfortable at times, played a sound innings for 31 not out, and Brosnahan was the only other batsman to show form, knocking up 20 before being bowled. Albion’s total was 125, Hendra, Hunter, and Inder being the mainstay of the Oamaru attack. Oamaru made an excellent start, Uttley striking his old form to compile 41 soundly, while Cahill contributed 21. Zirnmermann was going well when thelight began to fail, and he sent one into Moore’s hands when his total was 32. The conditions became worse, but Inder hit the bowling all round the wicket for 49, and Hendra contributed to the quick scoring with a good knock for 37 not out.- Nicholson also reached double figures in quick time, and at the close of play Oamaru had lost eight wickets for 207 runs. Scores;— ALBION. First Innings. Moore, c Nicholson, b Hendra .. 0 G. Geddes, b Hendra 0 Robinson, b Zirnmermann .. .. 5 Firth, b Hendra 4 Davey, Ibw, b Hendra .. .. .. 40 Beckingham, not out 31 Brosnahan, b Watson 20 Wills, b Hunter 8 Jacobs, b Hunter .. 2 H. Gecldes, c Uttley, b Inder ~ .. 3 Extras 0 Total . . 125 Bowling Analysis.—Zirnmermann took 1 wicket for 42'.runs; Hendra, 4 for 36; Watson, 1 for 15;” Cahill, none for 12; Hunter, 2 for 10; Inder, 1 for 4. oaMaru. First Innings. Uttley, b H. Geddes, 41 Cahill, b Firth 21 Zirnmermann, c Aloore, b Robinson 32 Hunter, b Robinson 0 Inder, b Davey .. .. 49 Nicholson, b Brosnahan 10 Hendra, not out 37 Martin, b Robinson 0 Jones, c Davey, b Robinson ~ .. 4 Watson, not out 9 Extras 4 Total for eight wickets . . 207 JUNIORS Oamaru defeated St. Kevin’s B by 115 runs in the first innings. Oamaru bad first lease of the wicket, and the score rose rapidly, a feature being the excellent batting of Kelk, who passed the century to reach 126 runs, when he retired. When three wickets had fallen, Oamaru declared for 224 runs Kelk 126, Bee 27, J. Bee 42, H. Brown 13 not out). St. Kevin’s replied with 109 (Aspell 29, Marshall 29). For Oamaru, Robinson took five wickets for 22 runs. In the second strike, St. Kevin’s had one wicket down for 77 runs (Stuart 51). St. Kevin’s defeated Albion by an innings and 13 runs. In its first strike, Albion compiled 33 runs, and in the second 70 runs (Cooney 21, Sutherland 23). For St. Egan took six wickets for 28 runs, Kennedy two for two, Kearns two for two, Quigg two for two. St. Kevin’s made 118 runs for the loss of nine wickets (Egan 39, Quigg 18). Cooney took four wickets for 25 runs. School defeated Union by S 3 runs on the first innings. School made 180 runs (W. Dick 48, Watson 38, Bailey 28, W. Smith 26), and Union replied with 97. For School, B. Dick took two wickets for three runs. THIRD GRADE In the match between St. Kevin's 15 and School C, the latter won by 57 runs on the first innings. St. Kevin’s made 26 in its first strike, and 31 in the second innings. For School, Algie took two wickets for two runs in the first innings, and Wheeler two for three. School compiled 48 runs in the first strike, and 55 in the second. Lynch took four wickets for three runs and Fox four for five. St. Kevin’s A defeated School B by 46 runs in the first innings. School made 26 runs in the first innings and 91 in the second (MTntyre 48). Keenan obtained six wickets for 30 runs for St. Kevin's. St. Kevin’s made 72 in the first innings (Marshall 17). Bowling, Hedges took four wickets for 23 runs. School A secured a win over Union by an innings and 98 runs. Union made 14 in its first strike and 65 in its second. For School. Dick took four wickets for six runs and Mathieson three for 1 in the first innings, and in the second Hay had the good average of eight wickets for 25 runs. School made 177 (J. Gordon 53, Hay 33, Mathieson 24 retired).

BOWLING PHCENIX CLUB The following is the draw for the Phcenix Club competitions:— Championship Singles (two-life system).—Foster v. Forrest, Forbes v. Tinnock, G. P, Mollison v. E. W. Grenfell, D. Craig v. Cox, Humphries v. Thomson, C. Robertson v. Crisp, Miller v. Slater, Panckhnrst v. L. K. J. Familton, C. J. Mollison v. Adams, J. M. Wilson v. Armstrong, A. G. Robertson v. J. Grant, Buist v. Dunbar, Corson v. H. P. Familton, J. Reid v. D. H. Reid, Calder v. Mathieson, Borrie v. Wedde. Handicap Singles (Thomson Cup).—J. Hinton (scr) v. W. Watson (scr), J. Robertson (4) v. J. Maxwell (2). N. H. Colquhoim (5) v. J. C. Kirkness (6), F. Grant (2) v. A. MTnnes (7), H. Treseder (3) v. T. Galloway (scr), F. Simkin (5) v J. Hendy (scr), W. Reid (scr) v. B. Roll (2), P. Freebury (3) v. D. MTherson (4). Club Pairs. —J. Robertson and Miller v. Kirkness and Calder, James and E. Grenfell v. Roll and D. Craig, Treseder and Corson v. Burry and Buist, Simkin and Forrest v. J. M. Wilson and Humphries, D. Reid and W. Watson v. Hinton and Armstrong, Colquhoun and Panckhnrst v. MTnnes and G. P, Mollison, Smith and M'Narry v; Duncan and Crisp, MTherson and A. G. Robertson v. aitd Adams, F. Grant aud'C. J. Mollison v. Forbes and C. Robertson, Maxwell and J. Grenfell v. Freebury and Slater, GalIcway and Watts v. Forrester and D. H. Thomson, Hendy and Wedde v. Brown and Borrie, Murray and Mathieson v. J. Herron and W. Reid, H. P. Familton and Cox a bye. Club Rinks. —Section A, sub-section 1: Galloway, Treseder, Corson,. Crisp (s); H. P. Familton, Kirkness, J. H. Grenfell, A. G. Robertson (s); J. Herron, Duncan, Wedde, D. H. Thomson (s); Roll. G. L. Grenfell. Armstrong, Forrest (s). Section A, sub-section 2: D. Brown. J. Wilson, W. Watson, H. Miller (s); Maxwell, MTnnes, Cox, Calder (s) : Hendy, Forrester, W. Reid, Buist (s); F. Grant, Colquhoun, C. Robertson, G. P. Mollison (s). Section B: Murray, Freebury, M'Narry, Humphries (s); Forbes, Burry, Borrie, T. Watson (s); D. H. Reid, J, Robertson, Tinnock, E. W. Grenfell (a); Smith, James, Mathieson, J. Reid (s); Hinton, Simkin, Craig, J. Adams (s); Watts, M'Pherson, C. J. Mollison, Panckhurst (s).

DEFENCE RIFLE SHOOTING FIRST MATCH OF CHAMPIONSHIPS The Oamaru Defence Rifle Club fired the first match of the championship series on Saturday, over the 300 and 500 yards ranges, 10 shots and two optional sighters being fifed at each distance. The weather was fine, but dull and overcast, and a fresh-north-east wind required careful watching. Rifleman Richardson won the match with 97. Koppert put on two fine scores, notching top score off the rifle with 95. Next Saturday the 300 and 600 yards will be fired. The following are the scores, the first seven being

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Bing Crosby introduces four new tunes, us well as a special that over-popular favourite, “ Swanee,” in his new Paramount film, “Mississippi,” which will be shown finally to-night. Starred with W. C. Fields and Joan Bennett, Crosby plays the romantic’ comedy role of a Northern youth who was frightened into becoming the duelling terror of the old South. The plot of “ Mississippi ’ revolves about the character of a bibulous old commodore, W. C. Fields himself. Listed among its attractions are Qucenie Smith, star of the Broadway stage, who makes her debut in this film, and the Cabin Kids. John Miljan. Gail Patrick,' Fred Kohler and Claude Gillingwatcr are prominent in the supporting east of “ Mississippi.” OPERA HOUSE The book that raised the veil of the East, and ranked amongst the best sellers —“ Oil for the Lamps of China ” —has been meturised. and shows at the Opera House to-night. Alice Tisdale Hobart’s story has all the originality of plot, a colourful and intriguing background, and a romance as understandable as it is beautiful. It. is of gripping power and amazing human interest. The cast has been well chosen, and consists of, Pat O’Brien. Jean Muir. Josephine Hutchison, Lyle Talbot and many others. HIBERNIAN SOCIETY At a meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Hibernian Society. Bro. M. Grimes, of Christchurch, grand vice-president of the New Zealand district the Hibernian Society was present. There was a large attendance of members of the local branch. Bro. Grimes, in an interesting address, spoke of the sound financial position of the society in New Zealand and the large increase in membership during the past year. He complimented the Oamaru branch on its activities. After the business had been transacted a social hour spent, thus concluding one of the best meetings held by the Oamaru branch. PERSONAL New Club Hotel. —Mr E. R. Bosswell, Mr A. E. Grundy (Wellington). Mr J. R. Duff. Mr A. S. Powley (Christchurch), Mr J. W. Palmer (Auckland), Mr J. L. Drysdale (Dunedin), Mrs G. E. Bell (Lumsden), Mr J. A. Steenhouse (Invercargill). GENERAL NEWS The rainfall recorded at “Te Awa,” Hillgrove, by Mr W. S. D. Trotter, for the month of October was 1.34 inches. Present entries for the Waiareka sale to-morrow include a good line of wether hoggets, and also fat ewes, store bullocks, one purebred Ayrshire bull, a third calver, and yearling heifers. Further entries are invited. Mrs G. Bugden (president) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Waianakarua Women’s Institute. The motto for the afternoon, was “A rolling stone ’gathers no moss ’’ and the roll call, “Your most disagreeable task.” The monthly competition, “A shopping bag made from a sugar bag,” was won by Mrs J. Rawcliffe, with Mts J. Hutton, jun., second. Mesdames D. Bugden and J. Hutton, jun., were the hostesses for the afternoon, while the social hour was in the charge of Mrs Rawcliffe. Mr J. A. Macpherson. M.P. (National Government candidate for Oamaru), addressed good meetings of electors at Kaurii Hill on Friday night and at Pukeuri on Saturday night Mr D. Rodger occupied, the chair at Kauru Hill, and Mr W. Macdonald at Pukeuri. At both places Mr Macpherson was given a very attentive hearing, and was accorded a vote of thanks for his address. Mr Macpherson will address meetings at Hill-

prize-winners; — 300 500 yds. yds. Hp. Tl. Hfm, Ridnrdson 40 44 13 — 97 Vice-pres. Koppert .. 47 48 — — 95 Rfm. W. Smith .. . . 44 45 3 — 92 Rfm. Dave Borrie . 42 43 7 — 92 Hfm. Leslie . 41 46 4 — 91 Rfm. Grant 44 45 2 — 91 Rfm. W. Gibson .. . 4G 45 — — 91 Rfm. Falloou 34 45 11 — 90 Rfm. Mosley 42 44 4 — 90 Rfm. M'Latchie .. . 42 46 2 — 90 Rfm. Don Borrie 45 41 4 — 90 Rfm. Allan 41 46 2 — 89 Hfm. G. Doran .. . 41 43 5 — 89 Rfm. Murdoch .. . 36 41 10 — 87 Rfm. R. Orbell .. . 42 42 3 — 87 Rfm. Steensou .. . 34 45 4 — 83 R. Smith .. . 41 39 3 — 83 Rfm. A. Doran .. . . 26 42 8 76