NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22721, 6 November 1935, Page 14

NORTH OTAGO

PERSONAL

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

OAMARU HARBOUR BOARD

MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board was held yesterday morning. There were present:—Messrs R. K. Ireland (chairman), A. X. Hayes, C. J. Marshall. A. M'lnnes, J. Duncan, J. K. M'Culloeh, J. S. Adams. E. S. Brewster, R. A. M'Dowell, and R. Milligan. Accounts totalling £llBO 8s lid were passed for payment. The chairman reported that the Kailways Board had been waited on in reference to the railway charges to Holmes wharf, and the matter was being gone into by the Railways Department. The Standing Committee reported that out of. 19 applicants Mies C. G. Freeman had been appointed to the vacancy on the office staff cuased by Miss Blyth s resignation, Miss Freeman to commence her duties on November 25. _ Thirty-three applications were received for the appointment of a man with diving experience to the harbour master's staff, and were referred by the Standing Committee to the harbour master for iiis.report and recommendation.—-The harbour master's recommendation was referred to the Standing Committe,' with power to act. The Standing Committee recommended to the board that no .action be taken in reference to the boating sheds at Friendly Bav in the meantime. —Adopted. The Standing Committee reported that the quarry manager's proposal to commence filling in the approach to the commencement of the cocnrete work on the breakwater had been agreed" to.—Approved, v . , . ~-' Correspondence was received from Mr G. A. Lee (consulting engineer) in reference to diving gear, specifications for raising of the breakwater in concrete, and the calling of tenders for the work. —Received. There was a great deal of detail requiring attention in ,the vjorrespondence, and the chairman complimented the secretary -(Mr T. J. Guthrie,on his efficient attention to the work. Mr J. H. Andrew forwarded his resignation from the board's employ on account of disability, and thanked the board for its consideration towards him.—The resignation was accepted with regret. The Unemployment Board wrote confirming the payment of a subsidy in respect to the full-time employment of five additional registered and eligible married men engaged on the harbour survey, which was regarded as an integral part of the general harbour improvement scheme. —Received.

The Otago Employers' Association advised that the board's request for exemption from the engine drivers and firemen's award was/opposed by the workers' assessors at the Conciliation Council, and the board's name was therefore, included in the list of parties.—Received, it being decided to take no. action meantime. \ '.

The Vacuum Oil Company wrote asking for certain information relative to the port of Oamaru, which might determine the Bize or type of vessel engaged in servicing the port with bulk motor spirit.—The harbour master supplied the following information as desired:—Least depth of .water at the entrance is 18 feet, at low water spring tides, the swinging basin is 1400 feet long by 700 feet wide, with a low water depth of 20 feet; Holmes wharf is 900 feet long, with'a mooring basin alongside 900 feet long by 100 feet wide, with a depth of 25 feet at low water; Sumpter wharf, east side, is 330 feet in length, with a mooring basin 330 feet long by 100 feet wide, with a depth of 23 feet at low water; the maximum navigable length of steamers working the port is 480 feet 8.P.; the maximums navigable draft is 19 teet 6 inches at high water; the rise of tides is—spring seven feet, neap five feet; the types'of steamers include the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company, New Zealand Ship-ping-Company, Federal Steam Navigation Company, Commonwealth and Dominion Line, the refrigerating steamers of these companies working the port regularly.

GENERAL NEWS

The Public Works Department (Waitaki Hydro) advised that the pole siding rented from the board was cleared on October, 22, and would not be required in future.—Received, the lease being cancelled. ■'•'■;■•''

The Marine Department wrote inquiring for aviation purposes whether the port "light was visible anywhere inshore of the bearings given in the almanac. —

The harbour master advised that the light was not visible inshore anywhere. The North Otago Farmers' Union advised that the Provincial Executive recently discussed the question of an irrigation scheme for North Otago, and a sub-committee had been appointed to go into the matter and endeavour to enlist the support of local bodies, and suggesting that a meeting of representatives of local bodies be held.—The chairman said it was pleasing to see that the union was moving in this important matter, and suggested that an officer should explain what 6teps should be taken. —It was decided to support the proposal and cooperate with the union's efforts. The harbour master (Captain H. S. Cox) reported that the shipping for October comprised one intercolonial and 16 coastal vessels, of a total tonnage of 10,061 tons, compared with 16 coastal vessels of a total tonnage of 10,122 in October, 1934. —Received. It was decided to hold a special meeting of the board with Mr G. A. Lee (eonsulting engineer) to deal with the tenders for the raising of the breakwater in concrete and for hardwood sleepers, on a date to be fixed by the chairman. Mr Ireland pointed out that if the quarry shot were successful the members should also be prepared to reach a final decision in respect to the breakwater extension. SECRETARY'S REPORT.

WAIAREKA SALE

The secretary (Mr T. J. Guthrie) reported that the following men were employed under scheme 5: —Week ended October 5,. 17 men, wages £l9 6s; October 12, 15, £l6 8s; October 19, 16, £l7 13s; October 26, 17, £l7 Bs. Work was carried out in grubbing weeds and tidying up the reclamation, attending to fences and firebreaks, and planting trees on the reserves, and pitching; the foreshore wall from the fisherman's boat landing to the Friendly Bay pavilion. Twenty-two men were engaged for two weeks, and 21 foi the next two weeks on the breakwater. For the four weeks 2574 tons of stone were deposited over the apron, and a satisfactory job has been done from seawards to cross section 48. The work on apron repairs was stopped on October 26, preparatory to concentrating on the filling in of the lower line to the breakwater. Debris amounting to 224 cubic yards was dumped on the quarry reclamation, and quantities were removed by local bodies and the railways. A good deal of difficulty was met in getting the stfcne out from the remainder of the trial shot, and a fair amount of good-quality stone still remains in the quarry. The driving of No. 2 tunnel was completed on October 26, the main drive being driven in 45 feet, the total charges being 41 cases quarry monobel, 12 cases gelignite, and six detonators. Repairs and maintenance work was carried out on the plant and machinery. .... , , The comparative statement of the whan revenue for the 12 months ended September 30 wag as follows, the figures for 1934 being shown in parentheses:—Wharfage £IBO7 8s 5d (£1899 9s lid); tonnage £2328 16s 8d (£2120 9s sd); warps £690 19s 4d (£658 16s 7d); sundries £163 14s (£l2O 9s);—total £4990 18s 5d (£4798 4s lid). The comparative statement for the shipping for the last two months was as follows:—September: Coastal, inwards 873 tons (166), outwards 1506 (1381); overseas, inwards nil (175), outwards 348 (1017). October: Coastal, inwardp 318 (429), outwards 133 (1245); overseas, inwards 206 (nil), outwards nil (nil).—The report was received.

The fortnightly meeting of the Waiareka Lodge, L0.0.F., No. 51, was held in the Enfield Hall, Bro. S. J. Martin, N G., presiding over a good attendance ot officers and members. Three brothers were reported to be on the sick list. After the usual business was dealt with, en enjoyable supper was handed round. % Miss L. M. Hollands, of the Oamaru North Post Office, has received _ advice that she was successful in winning the radio set in connection with the Christchurch community sings. Altogether 5000 tickets were sold. There was a very large attendance of residents of Kakanui and district in the Kakanui Athenfeum Hall on Saturday night, when Messrs F. Poole and D. Martin explained to them the Douglas Credit system. Mr James M'Donald presided, and after answering questions the speakers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. It is proposed to form, a branch at Kakanui, and another meeting

, MAGISTRATE'S COURT

will be held in the near future. It is officially announced that Mr H. Gladstone Hill, organiser of the Democrat Party at Christchurch, will be the Democrat candidate for the Oamaru electorate. The Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer (Labour candidate) addressed a good gathering of electors at Waitaki on Monday night. _ MiHarper occupied the chair. He received au attentive hearing and at the conclusion Mr Nordmeyer was accorded a vote of thanks for hi ß address. Yesterday morning Mr Nordmeyer addressed the Oamaru waterside workers, receiving votes of thanks and confidence. Mr J. A. Macpherson (National Government candidate) addressed a large gathering of electors at Hillgrove on Moti day night. Mr Malthus occupied the chair, and, at the close of the address, Mr Macpherson received votes of thanks and confidence. There was not such a large attendance at Moeraki, where Mr Macpherson was accorded a vote ot thanks. Mr Macpherson will speak: at Maheno to-night, Hilderthorpe and Waitaki to-morrow, and Awamoko on Friday.

FAT CATTLE. There was a large yarding of fat cattle, although the majority were of indifferent quality. However, prices were up on those ruling last week, and in some cases there was even a tendency for the prices to be firmer. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For James Reid (Kauru Hill), 1 cow £3 17s 6d, 1 heifer £3 15a, 4 cows £2 10s, 5 runners 32s 6d; T. Dipford (Ardgowan), 1 cow £3 17s 6d, 1 heifer £3 ss; George Anderson (Herbert), 1 cow £4 10s; W. Smith (Totara), 2 heifers £3; T. Cooper (Alma), 1 heifer £3 15s, 1 cow £1 ss. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For A. D. Clark, jun., 2 steers £ll, 1 empty cow £3 10s, 1 £3, 2 empty heifers £3 ss. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For J. E. Ewing, 1 cow £3 ss, 1 £2, 1 steer £5 ss; H. Dunn, 1 cow £5 10s; client, 8 steers £6 15s, 4 £5 10s, 7 £4 17s.

STORE CATTLE. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For G. Anderson (Herbert), 1 Jersey bull 10s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 1 bull £2 2s 6d.

DAIRY COWS. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For H. Lewthwaite (Oamaru), 1 cow £2. Messrs Bruce Christie 6old: For J. Greaney (Alma), 1 Jersey cow £4 10s; R. Brown (Ngapara), 1 heifer £2 17s 6d, 1 heifer £3 2s 3d; S. Dove (Cormacks), heifer in milk £2 7s 6d; client, heifer in milk, £2 15s; J. Hopley, Jersey cow £2 7s 6d, aged cow in milk 15s; Mrs Hawkins (Morven), Jersey cow coming to profit £3 15s; R. Smith (Waiareka Junction), cow in milk 255. FAT SHEEP. Fat sheep realised slightly better prices than at last week's sale. There was a good yarding, and a fair demand. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For A. Anderson (Herbert), 15 wethers 29 s 9d, 10 27s 9d, 5 275; T. Geminell (Weston), 5 ewes 35s 6d, 3 30s; A. M'lntosh (Awamoa). 3 wethers 30s, 3 hoggets 30 s 3d; W. Halliwell (Enfield), "8 wethers 235; S. Wills (Duntroon), 3 ewes 31s 6d, 3 28s; I. Kennedy (Georgetown), 5 ewes 30s, 1 wether 32s

6d. #New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 4 hogtfeta 19s 3d. National Mortgage and" Agency Companv sold: For C. Findlav (Windsor); 3 lambs 25s 3d, 1 23s 6d; a"*client. 1 lamb 255. 1 245, 3 235; A. G. Mitchell (Kakanui). 4 two-tooth wethers 21s, 3 ewes 20s; a client, 9 wethers 21s Gd. 11 20 s 9d, 6 20s. 8 245; W. C. Marshall (Totara), 3 four-tooth ewes 245. 4 ewes 23e 9d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For D. Mansion, 9 ewes 29s 6d. 8 275, 5 225; W. MTtandle. 1 lamb 22s 3d, 1 20s, \ ewe 25e: J. Reid, 6 wethers, 27s 3d, 1 hogget 265, 5 two-tooth wethers 235. PIGS. There was a large yarding and prices were slightly improved. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For Mrs M. M. Hill (Cormacks), 1 weaner 13s, 7 12s 6d; S. Dick (Hilderthorpe), 2 weanere 12 s 6d, 212 s, 3 lis 6d, 210 s 6d, 1 os. Messrs" Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For W. Thompson (The Cape), 4 weaners 12s 6d; J. Barley (Ardgowau), 1 15s 6d, 6 12s 6d; T. Jones (Georgetown), 7 weaners 16s 6d; E. A. Watson (Enfield J, 5 weaners 15s 6d; J. M'Leod (Kia Or&), 2 weaners 13s, 3 12s 6d; James Cooper (Alma), 8 weaners 15s, 1 12s 6d; T. Doolan (Ardgowan), 3 weaners 12s, 1 9s 6d; J. Portis (Airedale), 3 weaners 13fl, 212 s, 2 lis; A. Forrest (Enfield), 3 weaners 15s 6d, 1 13s 6d; S. Marsh (Kia Ora), 2 slips 19s, 4 16s; W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 5 weaners 16s 6d; C. Ford (Maheno), 1 weaner 14s, 1 12s 6d; R. Green (Otekaike), 2 weaners 15s, 2 146, 3 12s Cd; J. R. Rowland (Enfield), 4 weaners 14s; James M'Phail (Kakanui), 7 weaners 14s; client (Awamoko), 1 weaner 13s 6d, 4 12s 6d,,l lis 6d; J. S. Sinclair (Waimotu), 2 slips 18s; S. Blue (Ardgowan), 3 weaners lis 6d, 1 7e 6d; J. Hamilton (Island Cliff), 3 weaners 14s 6d; T. Ditford (Weston), 1 store 225, 1 2 °s 6d. „ _ , ~ Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., sold: For W. Don, 2 weaners 17s. 216 s.

The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. The police were represented _by Sergeant M!Gregor, who proceeded against Alexander M'Laren on a charge of driving a car in a dangerous manner and with failing to give way to traffic on the right,. —Mr C. Zimmermann appeared for the defendant, and, after hearing the evidence of Constable J. Tretherwey, the hearing wa« adjourned. ..... Mr Bundle gave his reserved in the case of Sarah Priscilla Hendren, who was charged with exposing _ liquor for sale and with opening the licensed premises of the Georgetown Hotel after hours. He stated that there was no evidence to show that liquor had been exposed for sale, and he would dismiss the charge. However, on the charge of opening licensed premises after hours, he considered it must be admitted that the man found in the bar parlour had gone _to the hotel with the object of obtaining liquor, and there was not evidence that substantiated that-he went to the hotel to see the barman. The defendant was convicted and fined £3 and costs (10s).

At the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board yesterday the chairman (Mr R. K. Ireland] referred to the loss suffered bv Mr J. R. M'Culloch in the death of his brother (Mr Thomas MLulloch), who had been a well-known resident of the district for many years. A motion of sympathy with the relatives was carried in the customary manner. After the Harbour Board meeting yesterday Messrs R. K. Ireland (.chairman), C J. Marshall and E. S. Brewster adjourned to the board's office, where Miss Blyth. who. in view of her approaching marriage, ■ has resigned from the office staff, was made a presentation ot a clock. Mr Ireland conveyed to Miss Blyth the good wishes of the board members for her future happiness and swcess, and the presentation was made by Mr Marshall, who also expressed good wishes to Miss Blyth, who suitably acknowledged the gilt. New Club Hotel—Mr R. Norton (Lyttelton); Mr M. N. Pryer Mr P. H, Moray, Mi• A. Rowse, Mr■ D. Gunn, Mr M. Lawn. Mr S. D. Blomfield (Dunedin); Mr H. C. Lesty, Mr L. Gasson, Mr and Mrs M. Arlow, Miss M. Arlow, Mr W. Ring, Miss E. J. Woodbury (Christchurch); Mr T. Catahno (United Oueen's Hotel.—Mr and Mrs J. C. Watsonand child (Sydney); Mr A. J. Dean (Auckland); Mr H. Gladstone Hill. Mr P W Biggs (Christchurch); Mr I'. J. Robinson (Timaru) ; Mr and Mrs Wa,Jstaff (Oamaru); Mr Eric J. Preen. Mr L J Hobson, Mr L. Holden Mirams. Mr T O. Smellie. Mr H. W. Hunter, Mr J. Cogan. Mr T. Wing (Dunedin): Mr and Mrs John Thomson (Invercargill). Mr D. H. Thomson left yesterday afternoon on a short holiday to Wellington.

WRESTLING

BOWLING

PORT OF OAMARU

BLOMFIELD v. CATALINO The Opera House was crowded last night for the professional wrestling contest between "Lofty" Blomfield (New Zealand) and Tony Catalino (Spanish American). The amateur bouts were provided by Dunedin and Oamaru boys. .Mr L. E. Pyner was the referee, Mr J. Steveneon announcer, and Messrs A. E, Hodge W. James, and J. Moore timekeepers. PRELIMINARY BOUTS. A. Chick 10.2 beat R. Miller 10.8 on points. Chick was slightly more aggressive throughout, although Miller was very elusive, it was a willing bout. H. Stevens (Dunedin) 11.0 drew with A. M'Millan 11.12. This bout was full o: excitement, and roused the crowd to a high pitch of enthusiasm. , Stevens secured a body press following a dump in the second round, M'Millan equalising with a fall from an aeroplane spin in the third round. S. Muldrew (Maheno) 11.8 beat ». Goodall (Enfield) 11.4 on points. H. Wilton 9.12 and "Tad" Campbell 9 6 provided one of the most amusing bouts of the night, and both received a good reception. In the second round Wilton applied a body press to' gain a fall 'to win the bout. PROFESSIONAL MATCH.

Bloinheid's weight was given at 10.8 and Catanno's at id.li. Catalino brought Biorulieid down Heavily several times with heauloeks. The Aew Zealauder secured a snort arm scissors, Catalino escaping with a splits. Both were aggressive, giving promise of solid wrestling. Loity mnicteu punishment with a Keylock, ana Catalino was louuly booed lor a rabbit punch. Willing exchanges followed, Catanno securing a Japanese wnstiock, trom winch iilomlield worked loose with a head scissors. The crowd was thoroughly worked up, the end ot the round being marked by booing and cheering. Biomheid connected with forearm jabs, but Catalino dumped the New Zealauder heavily, and uelu him in a reverse wristlock. Biomheid got free and retaliated with a splits and indicted severe punishment. Catalino' was again suecessiul in throwing Blomfield. Amid uproar, Catalino connected with a rabbit punch and threw Biomheid all round the ring. Biomheid brought off a series ot flying tackles, senuing Catalino clean through tue ropes, following to jump on him. Forearm jabs sent Catalino into a corner, but the American again brought Biomheid down with a Japanese arm bar. Both the wrestlers were punching freely, Catalino appealing to the reieree. Biomheid brought Catalino down with a trip to secure a painiul barred toe hold, Catalino getting tree with a toe hold. In the next round Uatalino held a shortarm scissors for several minutes, then threw Biomheid with a heauiock. Biomheid broke tree to handle his opponent roughly and put on a figure four scissors. Catalino threw Blomfield heavily repeatedly, but Biomhelu secureu a wristlock. Forearm jaus brought discomhture to Catalino, who earned the crowds derision for showmanship. Biomheid held his man in an armstitch, then a wristlock. This was followed by an exchange of jabs and rabbit puuehes which was greeted with booing and cheering. In round four Catalino came out oi his comer to throw Biomheid with headlocks, also connecting with rabbit punches and eventually throwing Biomheid heavily to the mat to secure a fall with a body press. Blomfield was lying on the mat for a considerable time before retuininir to the corner.

In the fifth round Blomfield put on a heavy rabbit puncii, Cataiino ducking theatrically into his corner. Blomlieiu brought his man down with a wnstloek and, with Cataiino protesting wildly aoout Blomfield pulling his moustache, the pair again exchanged blows. Cataiino brought Blomfield to the mat with a short arm scissors, but, by sheer strength, Blomfield eventually broke, free, putting on a standing splits. Again there was an exchange of blows and a good deal of showmanship. Blomfield secured a full nelson, but Cataiino escaped to the ropes. Cataiino sent Blomfield to the mat with a wristlock, Bloinfield retaliating with a head ecibsors and hammer lock, the gong saving Cataiino from further punishment. Cataiino at the beginning of the sixth round was again the aggressor, appealing to the referee for a fall and dramatically exclaiming, "You won't give it to mo." Blomfield, with forearm jabs, had Cata lino groggy, and then dumped him twice to secure the equalising fall amid the wildest cheering. Pandemonium reigned for a spell and when Cataiino regained his feet he shook his fist at the crowd. In the seventh round Cataiino took Blomfield down, but the latter got free. Jabs, kicks and rabbit punches followed in quick succession. Cataiino was flung through the ropes, then Blomfield connected with flying tackles and secured the deciding fall with a dump and body press.

MILLS SHIELD The following rinks have been selected for the Mills Shield matches on Saturday:— PHOENIX. At Phoenix. —Forbes, Wedde, Corson, Slater; Crisp, Galloway, Dunbar, G. P. Mollison; Kear, C. Robertson* Foster, J. Reid; J. Grant. D. Brown, A". Wilson, Herron. At Meadowbank.—Hendy. M'Narry, Forrest, Adams; H. P. S. Familton, D. H. Reid, C. J. Mollison, Buist; Mathieson, J. H. Grenfell, A. G. Robertson, Calder; W. Reid, Watts, T. Watson, Miller. At Pukeuri. —Craig, Armstrong, Humphries, Panckhurst; Borrie, F. Grant, H. L. Familton, E. W. Grenfell. At - Meadowbank. —Hartley, Skirving. itkinson, Martin; M'Kay, Archibald, Miller, Denholm; Carson, Jamieson, E. H. Taylor, Campbell, Macrae, M'Phee, Crichton. Donald. At Phcenix.—A. Robertson, Nimmo, Hart, Berry; Cunningham, Ketchen, Mitchell, Blacklock; H. Taylor, Luisetti, Selfe, Marshall; M'Pheat, Rushton, Smith, Chappell. A bug will leave Dunn's store for the Phcenix ereen at 1.45 p.m. PHQSNIX LADIES' CLUB. The draw for the Phcenix Ladies' Club competitions is as follows: Singles.—Mrs Weavers v. Mrs Adams, Mrs Ashton v. Mrs J. Robertson, Mrs Irving v. Mrs Aikenhead, Mrs Foster v. Mrs E. Grenfell, Mrs Watts v. Mrs Glass, Mise Symington v. Miss Hilliker, Mrs C Robertson v. Mrs Corlett, Mrs M'Lean v. Mrs Reid. Pairs. —Mesdames M'Lean and J. Grenfell v. Mesdames Ashton and Speid, Mesdames Aikenhead and C. Robertson v. Mesdames J. Robertson and Corlett, Mesdames Glass and Duncan v. Misa Symington and Mrs Freebury, Mesdames Adame and Irving v. Mesdames E. Grenfell and Weavers, Mrs Rejd and Miss Hilliker v. Mesdames Watts and Foster. Rinks.—Miss Hilliker, Mesdames J. Grenfell, E. Grenfell, Ashton; Mesdames Foster, Corlett, Watte, Aikenhead; Mesdames Duncan, C. Robertson, Reid, Adams; Mesdames Weavers, Irving, Glass, M'Lean; Mesdames Freebury, Speid, Miss Symington, Mrs J. Robertson.

High Water. —November 6: 10.47 a.m. and 11.15 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 to-mor-row to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu will load at Oamaru on Saturday, November 9, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The m.v. Breeze will load at Oamaru on Thursday morning for Wellington, Pieton, and Wangauui.

BAND CONTEST

MAJESTIC THEATRE

KUROW NOTES

COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Band Contest Committee was held on Monday night, Mr K. Familton presiding over a full attendance of delegates. Mr J. A. Macpherson, M.P., advised that he had received a letter from the general manager of railways regretting that the proposed fare of 23s 3d from Invercargtll by special train could not be reduced. The Battalion Band (Invercargill) advised that its members were travelling by bus. . The Railways Department advised the committee of the arrangements for special trains taking passengers to Dunedin and all stations south of Dunedin. Inquiries were received from various bands in reference to awards for military deportment on the march to the Show Grounds.—lt was .decided that prizes would be awarded for general military deportment. « Mr J. M. Robertson was appointed assistant supervisor at the grounds. Owing to the lengtb_ of tbs evening programme it was considered impossible to have all the bands in the Opera House, and after discussion as to where the pipe bands should play, the chairman and secretary were empowered to confer with Messrs J. Johnson and W. Couper before a definite decision was made. The order of play wag fixed as follows:—Afternoon: Quickstep for pipe bands, B Grade and C Grade; evening selection, C Grade and B Grade. The question of parking cars at the grounds was referred to Mr A. Whyte for a report, ■ The arrangements for staffs at the grounds and the Opera House were approved. Mr P. Linton Hodge being appointed convener. A contribution of £1 Is was received from Mr J. M. Forrester with thanks. It was decided that all bands should assemble at Orana Park at 12.45 p.m., and the commencing time at the Show Grounds was fixed at 1.30 p.m.

"DRAKE OF ENGLAND" Undoubtedly one of the most ambitious kinema attractions to come from a British studio is "Drake of England" which shows at the Majestic to-night, being a thrilling chapter from England's immortal history. Francis Drake, adventurer, pirate, knight, lover, conqueror of the mighty Spanish Armada, the most colourful and romantic figure in English history, is magnificently portrayed by Mathcson Lang. The wonderful story of England's might—ilie story that ever sends a thrill of pride surging through the blood of every Briton —revolves to ,a great extent around her prowess on the seas. Inspired by a daring spirit of adventure and encouraged by their Queen, men in the days of good Queen Bess undertook sea voyages and expeditions hitherto undreamed of. So great was Drake's power that even mighty Spain, England's enemy from time immemorial, • feared him. Matheson Lang as Drake, Miss Ethene Seyler as Queen Elizabeth, and Jane Baxter as Miss" Sydenham, lady-in-waiting to the Queen and in love with Drake, make a combination that ensures the best in acting. The plans are at the Bristola until 5 o'clock to-night and at the theatre from 6.30. Plans are also open for " The Scarlet Pimpernel," which commences its season in Oamaru on Saturday.

Health Camp Campaign Mr D. E. Neave presided at the meeting in Kurow Hall on Friday to consider ways and means of assisting with the health camp campaign. Mr Neave explained the purpose of the meeting, and called upon Mr Christianson to explain details of the movement. The chairman then called for suggestions, and a general discussion ensued. Mr J. L. MThail said he favoured a straight-out subscription list, and moved a motion to that effect. Mr Christianson said lie was in favour of the carnival and rodeo which had been mooted at the original meeting. Mrs T. A. Munro said she had every sympathy with the health camp movement, and seconded Mr MThail's proposal. Mr L. Pavletich sympathised with the movement, but contended that the methods of raising money for the scheme were cumbersome. The scheme was a national one, necessary for the little ones, and the expense should be met by taxation; in that way everyone would contribute, and the burden would not fall on the few willing to bear it, while many better able to contribute gave nothing. It was finally decided, on the motion of Mr. Pavletich, that subscriptinos be limited to Is.

A Health Camp Campaign Committee was formed, with Mr Neave as chairman, Mr H. J. Hall secretary, Mr E. N. Christianson treasurer, Mesdames T. A. Munro, J. Mowat, and B. Collins, and Messrs A. H. Chapman, J.P., J. L. M'Phail, J.P., A. Bradley, L. Pavletich, A. M'Goun, J. R. Jackson, A. C. J. Robinson, and E. Middleton as members. Dental Clinic Association The quarterly meeting of the Upper Waitaki Dental Clinic Association was held in the clinic on Friday. There were present Messrs L. Pavletich (president) and E. Middleton (secretary), Mrs J. A. Mowat, and Mr W. Bignell (Waitaki Hydro), Messrs A. H. Chapman and A M'Goun (Kurow), and Mr A. Bradley (Hakataraniea). The secretary reported that the numbers treated during September and October from the various district 9 were: Kurow 92, Hakataramea 28, Otekaike 20, Hakataramea Valley 18, Otiake 7, Mount Parker 4, Cattle Creek 4, Buscot 2.

Advice was received from the Depart ment of Health that the request made at the annual meeting for more frequent attendances of the nurse could not be granted. Receipts for the quarter amounted to £l7 lie, and payments £l4 8s lid. Amounts owing by school committees totalled £54 Bs. The debt on the clinic building had been reduced to £7. Attention was drawn to the fact that clinic associations were obliged to pay stamp duty on cheques and receipts, while school committees, hospital boards, power boards, and other public institutions were exempted, and the secretary was instructed to make representations to have the anomaly removed.

Plunket Society At the Kurow sub-branch meeting of the Plunket Society it was decided io make s the annual collection of subscriptions this month, and to give £5 to the Oamaru Society for the Car Fund. ~Ar rangements for celebrating the " coming of age " of the branch on Saturday were completed. The proceeds will be devoted to the augmentation of the branch's annua! quota.

Dance There was an excellent attendance at the week-end dance at Haka. Miss N Nye's Orchestra supplied the music, and Messrs J. Barnes, L. Pavletich. and Thompson carried out the duties of M.C.'«. The proceeds went to the Hakataramea Lawn Tennis Club.