NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22742, 30 November 1935, Page 20

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

SWIMMING NOTES By Ceawl. FIXTURES. December 3.—100 Yards Vice-presi-dent's Cup Race. December 10. —Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club carnival. February I,—Otago Country Clubs Championships. CLUB HOURS. Tuesday evenings: 6.30 to 7.30 o’clock. VICE-PRESIDENT’S CUP. The second of the Vice-president’s Cup series of races was swum off on Tuesday evening, the race being 50 yards breaststroke. The weather conditions were again unfavourable, and the water cold, but a good entry of six faced the starter. After a fairly close and interesting race, S. Miller ”(I4sec) came - in first, much to his and everyone else’s surprise. He had a liberal handicap, which made it hard for the back-markers to get up to him. K. Gemmell (6sec) was about two feet away second, and H. M'Lardy (Bsec) was third. The times of the three placed swimmers were 52 l-ssec, 46' l-ssec, and 48 3-ssec. These times, considering the coldness of the water and the early part of the season, were quite fair. The back-markers— Beattie (2sec), and Reid and M Ivor (scr) —swam well, but could not make, up the handicaps. . MTvor was unfortunate in shipping a mouthful when he was going well, and this robbed him of any chance he may have had. The leaders for the cupnow are Miller 6 points, H. MTlardy 4, Watson 3J, Gemmell 3. It is clear, therefore, that the contest is again going to he a very close one and full ofi, interest. Next week a race ig to be . over 100 yards freestyle. Possible place-takers are Watson, H. MT/ardy, and Reid., ~ , It is rather interesting to note that

the Vice-president’s Cup was first competed for in 1908, when it was presented for competition amongst senior swimmers by the club’s vice-presidents through the efforts of Mr Peter Williams. This restriction no longer exists. Since then it has been competed for regularly, although the original, rules governing the contest have been lost. The present holder is D. Reid, and the winner the previous year was D. L. Douglas. Before him R. M'Laren held the cup for two years in succession, he having won it from I. Miller. * CARNIVAL. The date for the carnival has been fixed definitely for Tuesday, December 10, when the usual programme of handicap races and M'Culloeh Cup races will be held. The club is making a departure from its practice in the last, two or three seasons in not giving prize orders; in the hope that by doing so it might encourage competition. It will be very interesting to see how entries compare with those for previous carnivals. With the carnival only 10 days away, there are many swimmers who will have to do some hard training to get into form. Fortunately the weather is improving, and so the water has been warmer. R. M'Laren is one who has not often put in an appearance. G. M'Lardy has not reached his best form in the water yet, but has shown good form on the diving board. J. Bulleia commenced well, and if he keeps up his training he should be prominent in competition. Prospects do not appear good amongst the junior swimmers this year, and the club will be hard put to it to find a fourth man for the relay team. In the Medley Relay, however, the chances ot winning are bright, as in Gemmell (freestyle); Beattie (backstroke), and MTvor (breaststroke) there is a formidable trio. Amongst the club's lady members two

promising swimmers are Miss Myrtle Frame and Miss Margaret Bruce. FEBRUARY CARNIVAL. The committee has been getting into touch with the various northern swimming centres to see whether it is possible to arrange for their representatives at the New Zealand swimming championships to stop at Oamaru on their way south and compete at the club's February carnival. Although no replies have yet been received, prospects should be favourable. If the plan comes to fruition, then the carnival will be one of the best, fi not the best, ever staged here. TURNING. One phase of competitive swimming that arouses some controversy is turning, and the relative merits of out-of-water turns and under-water turns have, from time to time, been keenly discussed. Locally, swimmers have much to learn in this respect, and so the views of Weissmuller on this subject are worth considering and pondering over. He describes hig method of turning as follows: —“As you swim up and touch the end of the pool with the tip of your right hand, turn your left ear down and go down deep into the water. Do not touch the end of the tank with your left hand, but use it as a paddle in the water to aid the body in pivoting on the left ear. Go deep into the water and make your pushoff, and as you shoot away plane upward. In a sprint you do not have to take a breath during the turn and push-off. You do it so quickly that it will not interrupt the rhythm of your breathing to any extent. When you are swimming 100 yards you do not slam against the wall with your right hand. This stops your speed. You do not need the wall to turn on, because - your speed will carry vou around. When you swim in close to the wall your right arm immediately begins turning, and you brush the wall with the tips of your fingers and the side of your hand and forearm.” OVERSEAS MAILS Mails close at the, Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under:— Saturday, November 30.- —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Port Hunter, from Auckland). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London January 9. Wednesday, December 4. —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe also Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Tainui, from Auckland). Correspondence must be specially addressed. 'By north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London January 13. Australian . States South Africa, and the East, via Sydney, also Australian-Singapore-England air mail (per Wanganella, from Auckland). By north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Tonga (per Port Whangarci, from Auckland), per north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 Saturday, December 7. —Fiji, Canada, United, States of America. Central and Eastern South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe. Japan also - American air mails, via Vancouver (per Niagara, from Auckland), per north ■express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due in London about January 8- INCOMING MAILS. (Approximate Dates.) November 30. —Niagara: English and American. December 2.—Monterey: English and American. Marama: Australian. December 6. Tamaroa: . English. Wanganella: Australian. PERSONAL Miss J. Battersby gave a very enjoyable handkerchief evening in honour of Miss Grace Blyth, who is shortly to be married. A very pleasant time was spent in games and competitions, and several musical items were greatly, appreciated. Among those .present were Mesdames Dawson, Blyth, Messrs Blyth (3), Don, J. Battersby, I. Sawson, N. Beswick, L. Swindley, and A. Taylor. Queen’s Hotel. —Mr R. Hislop, Mr E. _ 8., Fraser (Auckland); Mr and Mrs W. A. Stuart and child, Mr P. C. Loosly, Mr S.- C. Morrison (Christchurch), Mr F. J Hanson, Mr and Mrs I. D. James (Dun Cd New Club Hotel.—Mr A. A. Duff, Mr N. J. Gill (Dunedin). Mr A. Hayward, Mr F. Gentry I Wellington), Mr H. J. Armstrong, Mr L. O- Tyrrell (lunaru). Miss Grace Blyth, who has resigned from the staff of the Oamaru Harbour Board and is shortly to be married, was met yesterday afternoon by Mr J. I. Guthrie (secretary), Captain Cox (bar hour master), Messrs G. Lomas (quarry manager), R. Cardno (lighthouse keeper), and J. M'Leod (costing clerks at the board’s office, and presented with an electrie kettle and toaster. In making the presentation Mr J. T. Guthrie spoke highly of the services rendered by Miss Blyth in the board's interests, and wished her every happiness for the future. All the other member of the staff present also spoke in appreciation of Miss Blyth s work in the local office during the past few years.

PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—November, 30: 6.15 a.m. and 6.45 p.m. November 31: 7.9 a.m. and 7.37 p.m. . ~ , The Wingatui will load at Auckland on December 6, and will bring sugar and general cargo for Oamaru, where she is due on Monday, December 16, to load for Wellington and Auckland. The Wainui is due at Oamaru. on Wednesday, December 11, to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu is due at Oamaru on Tuesday, December 3, and will load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. bowling” MILLS SHIELD The Mills Shield match in the first round between Meadowbank and Pukeuri resulted in a wip for Meadowbank, this club scoring the full 20 points for the match. The competition points to date are therefore! —Meadowbank 32J points, Phcenix 27J points, Pukeuri nil. Results (Meadowbank names first): —A. Robertson, Jamieson, Hart, Berry 18, Stevenson, Clark, Kestall, Parker 17; Hartley, Slurring, Atkinson, Blacklock 20, Boyle, Common, Cagney, Robinson 11. SIDEY CUP The following rinke have been selected to represent Awamoa against Meadowbank in the Sidey Cup match at Awamoa on Tuesday:—Smith, Main, Dunbar, Barr; Fans, Stichman, Gray, Christie; Moore, Thomson, A. Robertson, Hodge; Kinder, Tomkins, Glen, Tisdall; Torrance, R. W. Robertson, Jeffery. Kennedy; Nicholson, Grant, Crisp, Rusbatch; M'Combie, Ferguson, Brown, Hewat; Campbell, M'Jennett, Jenkins, Cook. The Meadowbank rinks are as follows: —M'Kay, Rushton, Crichton, Denholm; Hartley, Archibald, Atkinson, Martin; Cunningham, Bee, Mitchell, Blacklock; Carson, Jamieson, E. H. Taylor, Campbell; H. Taylor, Nimmo, Selfe, Donald; Clarke, MThee, Smith, Chappell; M'Pheat, Kitchen, Miller, Marshall; A. Robertson, Luisetti, Hart, Berry. A bus will leave Dunn’s store at 5.45 p.m. CRICKET Teaips for to-day:— Union Juniors.—Ombler. Brooks, Budd, Crombie, Falloon, Forbes. Georgeson. L. Hedges. Mitchell, Taylor, Wheeler Union Third Grade. —Arnott, Vallantyne. Dobson. Doran. Dunlop. Ewing (2), Hanwood, R. Hedges. Lindsay. Robinson, Rose.

COMMERCIAL OAMARU MARKETS . The weather this week Has been variable, opening with a cold snap, with snow on the high country, but the last few days have been much warmer, with favourable conditions for stock and farming. Crops are a good colour, and _ the prospects for these are good. Provided the good weather conditions continues, some of the early oat crops should harvest before Christmas. Oats.—The quantity of oats available is so small that there is very little business passing, and prices remain unchanged. Owing to better prospects for new season’s crops, forward quotations are easier. Wheat. —Australian fowl wheat is supplying the North Island market, and there is very little wheat left in the Wheat Board’s hands in the South Island. Feeders, however, appear to have supplied their immediate requirements, but it is difficult to know whether there will be sufficient stocks available until the mew season's harvest arrives. Chaff. —There has been some inquiry from farmers for chaff, and as local stocks are depleted orders are being filled from Canterbury districts. Potatoes.—-Stocks of old season’s potatoes are cleaned right up, and prices asked by holders are prohibitive at this time of the year, as it is more economical to buy new potatoes, even at the higher prices. Seeds. —The retail trade in small seeds continues active, and there'promises to be large sowings of rape, turnips, etc. Wholesale markets do not show’ any improvement, as merchants hold sufficient stocks, of all small seeds for their own requirements. CHURCH SERVICES The services at St. Luke's to-morrow (Advent Sunday) will be suitable for the commencement of another ecclesiastical year. Archdeacon Bussell will celebrate holy communion at 8, officiate at Newborough at 11, Pukeuri at 2.30,, and St. Luke’s at 6.30, and will take baptisms at 4.30. The anthem, “Hearken Unto Me, My People,” will be sung at evensong. The Rev. J. N. Goodman will take the Scripture Union at 10, and holy communion at St. Luke’s at 11. He will also officiate at Enfield at 2.30 and Newborough at 6.30. The Rev. John M. M'Kenzie will conduct both services at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church to-morrow. In the morning communion will be celebrated, and a supplementary communion will be held in the evening. At the evening service the anthem, “Whosoever Drinketh,” will be sung by the choir. Retiring collections in aid of St. Paul’s own social fund and Christmas gifts to home missionaries will be taken. The service at Eveline will be at 6.30 pan., with the Rev. H. T. Blair as the preacher. The pre-Christmas services will be continued in the Wesley Church on Sunday morning, when .the subject will be in keeping with the coming season. The junior choir will sing. In the evening the subject of the address will be about the soldier who hit the mark without aiming at it, and its modern application. The choir will sing an anthem, and Miss Winnie Slater will render a solo. The service at Kakanui will commence at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh will conduct both services at the Columba Presbyterian Church to-morrow, the morning worship being at 11 a.m., and the evening service at 7 p.m. A communion service will also take place. GALA DAY FOR OAMARU Mr E. H. Coker presided over a meeting of representatives from the Oamaru Retailers’ Committee and Chamber of Commerce and the Friendly Bay Society, to make arrangements for the .proposed combined gala. It was agreed that the gala be held in the last week in January in 1936 at Friendly Bay on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon and evening. , ... The following conveners of committees were appointed:—Marshal, Mr Coker; badges, Mr B. Blackmore; side shows, Messrs J. Weir and W. 6. Bain; caretaker of property and lighting, Mr i. Jacobs; raffles, Messrs Watson and A. Kay; baby show, Mr M. J. Hanley; afternoon tea, Messrs J. M. Robertson and E. D. Watts; advertising and printing, Messrs J. T. Calder and Bain; launch rides.' races and aquatic sports, Messrs G. Todd and G. Williamson; treasure hunt, Mr H. L. Familton; wheelbarrow race and children’s sports, Mr R. E. Dimick; decorated , vehicles, Mr G. i. Gillies. , , , , , It wag decided to ask tue local bands to co-operate at the gala, and that an art union be held in connection with the trala, Mr C. M'Kenzie to take charge It was agreed to approach Mr M. F. Woodward with a view to obtaining his services as general secretary and organiser. Mr B. B. Blackmore was appointed assistant secretary. It was also decided to ask Mr S. Hook to arrange half-honr entertainments for the Thursday and Friday nights. Mr H. Hay’s offer of his rooms for meetings was accepted wxtn thanks. MANCHESTER UNITY There was a good attendance of members at the half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Juvenile Lodge, No. 9, over which N.G. Bro. W. J. Wmslade presided. One new member was admitted into the Order. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: —N.G., Bro. H. Turvey; V.G., Bro. A. S. M'Curdy; L.S., Bro. G. H. Allington; warden, Bro. K. .A. M'Gregor; guardian, Bro. I. ‘Nicholson; grand master, Bro. W. J. Winsdale; conductor, Bro. W. P. Maynard. The installation ceremony will be held during the next meeting in December, and on the occasion of parents’ night. Also at that meeting the will be presented to the successful competitors m the many lodge competitions held throughout the year. ' , t Recess was granted for the holding of a short outdoor sports programme, at the conclusion of which ice creams were served. . . On, resuming business, the visiting officers reported on behalf of the sick and distressed of the lodge. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ Sanders of the River,” by Edgar Wallace, shows to-day and to-hight at the Majestic Theatre. The Sanders stones are generally regarded as the best of all the writings of Edgar Wallace. The characters of Sanders, Bosambo and Bones are among the finest jj»f his creations, and any film in which they are brought to life is assured of success. No film of life in Africa has been made on such a spectacular scale as “Sanders of the River.” More than 20,000 natives appear in the scenes filmed by Zoltan Korda in Africa, so that here patrons will see a thrilling illustration of the ability of a handful of British men to rule by sheer force of character. The title part in the film is played by Leslie Banks, who is one of the finest actors of the present day, and there will be exceptional interest in the appearance of Paul Robeson as the friendly chief, Bosambo, while Nina Mae M'Kinney makes an enchanting Lilongo, and Robert Cochrane supplies the comedy as Bones. Amongst the fine supports is & Mickey Mouse cartoon, Australian news and Sportlight. OPERA HOUSE The- impossible has been achieved at last in a motion picture. For years the cry has been from kinemagoers, “Give us something different, get away from the sterotype thriller —drama or comedy. Give us something different.” And that is just what patrons do get in “ London Speaks,” the first feature length production made in London. “ London Speaks ” has beep described by English and overseas critics as being “as good as a trip to London,” and the picture is just that. Patrons commence their adventure by arriving at the great metropolis, and have an opportunity of studying from the deck

of the ship the perspective of the great icity herself. The tower, St. Paul’s, Madame Tussaud’s, Rotten Row, the Old Curiosity Shop, all pass before an interested gaze. Why, there is Cleopatra’s Needle on the Embankment, and look, the King is passing. Patrons realise the vast amount of humour that London contains as they sit back and laugh heartily at Britain’s best salesman in Petticoat lane. “ London Speaks ” is indeed a treat, the like of which has never before been shown. Included in the programme is also the feature length comedy, “ Keep It Quiet.” GENERAL NEWS The following handicaps have been declared by Mr 0. B. Butcher for the cycle road race to-day:—M. E. Dickson, P. Hansen scr, L. Todd, E. Smart, J. Ford IJmin, G. Wilkes, R. W. Frame 4, H. H. Nicholson, W. Latimer 4i, E. A. King, M. Wilson, W. Rowley 5, A. Anderson, J. Halvorsen 7J. Bro. E. Sinclair presided over a large attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of the Hope of Maheno Lodge. The N.G. extended a hearty welcome to Bro. Frew, of Palmerston North, an old member of the lodge, who is at present on holiday recuperating after a serious illness. The members wished him a speedy recovery to health. Two other brothers were also reported on the sick list. The Social Committee reported that nil arrangements were well in hand for old members’ night on December 21 and also for the dance to be held on New Year’s Eve. At the conclusion of routine business supper was dispensed and a social hour was spent. An important sale will take place at Enfield on Thursday of next week, December 5, commencing at 1.30 p.m., Messrs Dalgety and Co. having received instructions from Mr E. Preeland to sell his complete cropping plant and stock. There are seven horses to be sold, and these comprise an active and reliable team. The pigs to be offered are all purebreds and prize-winners, and the implements are in excellent order. Harness will also be put up for auction, as well as bags of chaff and wheat and other sundries.