NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22751, 11 December 1935, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

SWIMMING OAMARU CLUB'S CARNIVAL The Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club held its annual carnival at the Municipal Baths last night. Late in the afternoon the sky had become very overcast, ana there wa s fairly dense mist, but the night was -warm and the water was in a good state for swimming, the temperature being. the highest for the season. There was a good attendance of the public and great interest was displayed in the various events. There -were good entries, especiallv in the diving, which was of a very high standard. The programme of events was run off well up to schedule and there was no delay throughout. Novelty races for boys were keenly entered into and created much amusement. Altogether the carnival proved an outstanding sucecss. The following were the officials in chargs: StaVter, Mr M. K. M'Culloch; announcer, Mr W G. Bain; check starter and haadicapper, Mr J. Weir; judges—Messrs S. Miller, T. Steele, and A. Curie. The following are the results: — 220 YARDS M'CULLOCH CUP. Three-a-side. Medley Eelay Championship. Waitaki Boys' High School (Harris, M'Dowell, Hooper) .......... 1 Oamaru Club (Beattie, MTvor, Gem- o mell) 2 Time, 2min 35 3-ssec. The backstroke was swum first, and Harris went into the lead from the start, but after the turn Beattie overtook him. Oamaru lost.this lead in the breaststroke and it wag not regained in the crawl, School's last man, Hooper finishing up about four yards ahead of Gemmell. 33 i-3 YARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND PRIMARY HANDICAP. Grade I.—First heat: W. M'Dougall (7sec) 1, K. M'Dougall (ssec) 2. Time, 33 l-ssec. Second heat: 0. Davies (2sec) and Turnbull (scr), equal 1. Time, 24sec. Third heat: W. Todd (13sec) 1,. Presland (7sec) 2. Time, 29 l-ssec. Final. Todd ...... .. •• 1 Turnbull .. .. •• •-• •• \ Davies ° Time, 29 l-ssec. Two yards separated first and second boys, while Davies was a close third. __•-' ,_ . Grade 2.—First beat: Hollow (Ysec) 1, M. Palmer (14sec) 2. Time, 38sec. Second beat: R. Wilson (llsec) 1, S. Livingstone (7sec) 2, J. Hall (14sec) 3. Time, 33 3-saec. Final. Hollow 1 M. Palmer • • * Livingstone • > • 3 Time, 46 l-ssec. This was an exceptionally close finish, little separating the placed competitors. 33 1-3 YARDS LADIES' HANDICAP, FREESTYLE. First heat: Miss Woodgate (3sec) 1, Miss Jones (scr) 2, Miss .Bruce (lsec) 3 Time, 26sec. Second heat: Miss Lindsay (2sec) 1, Miss Henderson (lsec) 2, Miss Frame (scr) 3. Time, 24 4-ssec Final. '." '. Miss Lindsay .. •'• •• £ ■ Miss Jones ... .. ' • • ••■••'?'•■' Miss Henderson ... •> •• 0 •' Time, 25 2-ssec. Inches separated the first and second, and the third was a foot behind the second. 50 YARDS INTERCLUB HANDICAP, FREESTYLE. First heat: Chick (9sec) 1, Turnbull (4sec) 2. Time, 24 3-ssec. Second heat: Andrew (6sec) 1, Watson (4sec) 2. Time, 33 3-ssec. , Final. * Chick .. .. 1 Andrew • • * H. M'Lardy .. ... •• •• 3 Time, 33 l-ssec. Won by about a foot. 133 1-3 YARDS M'CULLOCH CUP, FOUR-A-SIDE CHAMPIONSHIP. Waitaki Boys' High School (Turnbull, Hooper, M'Dowell, Harris) .. 1 Oamaru Club . (Beattie, Gemmell, n M'lvor, Hall) .. ...... .-2 Time, Imin 18 2-ssec. School was again successful in defeating Oamaru by about six yards.; :-.'. . '

100 YARDS INTERCLUB HANDICAP, FREESTYLE. H. M'Lardy (21sec) .. .. 1 G. M'Lardy (20sec) .. ..2 Miller (lOsec) 3 Time, 80 2-ssec. H. M'Lardy, who was off a second ahead of his brother, led all the way to beat him by about a yard and a-half. Five yards separated the second man and Miller, the latter being off lOsec. 50 YARDS LADIES' JUNIOR OAMARU CLUB FREESTYLE HANDICAP, Miss Bruce (ssec) .... .. 1 Miss Crawshaw (4sec) .. .. 2 Miss Davies (6sec) 3 Time, 36 l-ssec. Miss Bruce soon overtook the front-markers and led to win by two yards. Miss Crawshaw (4sec) went into second place, just beating Miss Davies on the finishing tape. 66 2-3 YARDS SECONDARY SCHOOLS' HANDICAP, FREESTYLE. Andrew (scr) , .. 1 M'Gregor M'Donald (3sec) .. 2 Rees Jones and Tartakover . (equal) 3 Time, 50 2-ssec. This was a good race, and Andrew swam well off scratch to win easily from-the second man. There was a foot between second and third. 50 YARDS INTERCLUB BACKSTROKE HANDICAP. L. Douglas (ssec) 1 S. Miller (7sec) 2 R. M'Laren (3sec) .3 Time, 42sec. Beattie was swimming a dead heat with Douglas, but stopped before he got to the tape and fell out of the placings. Two yards separated the first two, while M'Laren was a yard behind the second man. OPEN DIVING (Running off low board, standing off high board, and voluntary). J. Easton, 27* points .... 1 G. M'Lardy, 25 points .. .. 2 R. Young, 24J points .. .. 3 66 2-3 YARDS INTERCLUB BREASTSTROKE HANDICAP. Gemmell (7sec) 1 Cooney (3sec) .. 2 Reid (scr) .... ... •• ...'"•» Time, 63 4-ssec. Gemmell finished up a yard ahead of Cooney, and the third man was a further yard behind the second. 133 1-3 YARDS INTERCLUB FOUR-A-SIDE RELAY HANDICAP. • First heat: Lindsay, Jones, Bulleid, Chick (4sec) 1, Watson, Miller, Gemmell, M'lvor (lsec) 2, Misses Jones, Henderson, Frame, Crawshaw (21sec) 3. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec; . Second heat: Foster, Turnbull, Andrew, Tartakover (ssec) 1, Bailey, Rees Jones, M'Dowell, Hooper (4sec) 2. Time, 82 2-ssec. . Final. Lindsay, Jones, Bulleid, Chick .. .. 1 Watson, Miller, Gemmell, M'lvor .. 2 Foster, Turnbull, Andrew, Tartakover 3 Time, 84 4-ssec. At the conclusion,. H. M'Lardy gave three exhibition dives. OAMARU JOCKEY CLUB . COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the committee of the Oamaru Jockey Club was held yesterday afternoon, Mr Ken Austin (president) occupying the chair; _ Mr Austin reported that the Trotting Club was agreeable to the : appointment of a small joint grounds committee, with three representatives from each club.— It was decided to agree to the suggestion, Messrs Austin, B. Gardiner, and Dr Smith Morton being appointed the Jockey Club's representatives. The highest tender for catering privileges for the four race days in 1936, that of Mrs Crombie, was accepted. An application of the North Otago Coursing Club for coursing dates next year was referred" to the club by the racecourse trustees, who pointed out that the coursing date of June 27 was only, a week before the July race meeting.— The committee raised no objection to the coursing on June 2.0, the secretary being instructed to advise the racecourse trustees accordingly. Accounts totalling £B7 5s 8d were passed for payment. ' . It was decided to admit ladies free to tbe New. Year meeting.

WAITAKI BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE EXAMINATION RESULTS The following are the results of the recent Universitv examinations as they affect the Waitaki Boys' High School:— LATIN I. II B.A.—F. E. Smith. I B.A.—R. H. Wade. GREEK HISTORY, ETC. I B.A.—W. L. S. Harbour. PSYCHOLOGY. I 8.A.-S. A. Grave. II B.A.—E. T. Watts. EDUCATION I. I B.A. —S. A. Grave. II B.A—E. T. Watts. Final B.A.—W.. D. Borric. PURE MATHEMATICS. I B.A—M. Widdup, R. H. Wade. APPLIED MATHEMATICS. II 8.A.-W. B. French. B.COM. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. Section B.Com.— M. H. Oram. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE. Section B.Com M. H. Oram. DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SCIENCE. Social Psychology. —A. I. Isdale. DENTAL PROFESSIONAL. Passed or Completed Fourth Professional for B.D.S.—J. R. Benson. MANCHESTER UNITY HALF-YEARLY MEETING There was a good attendance of members at the summoned half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge, held on Monday night. P.G. Sis. G. Abel presided, and extended a cordial welcome to the visiting officers and members of the North Otago District of Past Grands and Loyal Oamaru Lodges, who were making the occasion an official visit.

The secretary of the Health Stamp Campaign wrote acknowledging the contribution forwarded, and fraternal 'greetings were received from Sis. and Bro. J. Meikle.'

Accounts amounting to £2B 10s were passed for payment. The election of officers resulted as follows:—N.G., Sis. M. S. Foss; V.G.. Sis. E. King; E.S., Sis. E. M Oarrad; warden, Sie. I. Gawley; guardian, Sis. F. Davey; G.M.,' Sis. M. M. Jenkin; conductor, P.G. Sis. E. S. Abel: R.S.N.G., Sis. E. S. Kidd; L.S.N.G., Sis. J. Hood; R.S.V.G., Sis. H: Witham; L.S.V.G., Sis. D. Bradbury; auditors, Bros, ,11. Chase and R. F. C. Storey; trustees—Bros T.'S, Pinder G. Hollands, and T. Jenkin; treasurer, P.G. Sis. G.. Abel; P.S.P.G.. Sis. C. M. Jenkin; committees: Vigilance—Sisters M.Jis Foss; E. Abel, CM.' Jenkin, and E. Carrad," Juvenile Management—Sisters E. King, E. Kidd, and C. M. Jenkin (reelected); Social—Sisters M. Meikle, E. King,. H. Witham, . D. Bradbury, and F. Davey;. reporter, P.G. Bro. G. E. Richardson. . • "'. > ■'■ • ir,,,; The obligations were delivered by W.M. Bro. J; H.Mushet, Bros. CiE. Taylor, T. Jenkin, and Sis. G. Abel, and the in- 1 stallation was carried out by Sisters E. Abel, E. Kidd, Bros. J. D. Christie, T. N. Pinder, G. E. Richardson, V. R. Cleveland, and R.. F. C. Storey. The newlyinstalled officers suitably replied. The visiting officers reported on behalf of the sick and distressed of the society.

The report of the half-yearly meeting of the Otago District and the Oddfellows' Magazine were distributed to the members. The permanent secretary reported on the recent official visit to the Loyal Band of Friendship Lodge (Kakanui). _ It was resolved to make an official visit to the Loyal Oamaru Lodge on December 19. on the occasion of. that lodge's halfyearly meeting. . _ _ During a suitable interval the N.G., on behalf of the members of the lodge, asked Sis. M. Naylor to accept a small presentation as a token of their esteem, and conveyed tj her best wishes on her approaching marriage. It was intimated that at the next meeting the programme would be games, and each member was requested to bring one game: W.M. Bro. J. H. Mushet and N.G. Bro. V. R. Cleveland responded on behalf of the visiting brethren. The lodge was adjourned until January 6, and at the conclusion of the meeting, supper was served, and a short dance brought to a close a happy and successful evening. GENERAL NEWS An Invitation is extended by the Oamaru branch of the New Zealand Labour Party to members and helpers in the election of the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer to attend a conversazione in the Lyric Hall on Saturday night, at 8 o'clock, when a welcome will be given the new member for the electorate. There will be musical items, orchestral numbers, and supper. The Waitaki High Schools Board has received advice that the Education Board will allow in future all pupils from" Glenavy to' travel free by rail to the Girls' and Boys' High Schools. A young boy, K. Horton, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Monday night when, in a collision with a car driven by Mr John Reid, he was knocked off his bicycle. Horton had ridden out of Cross street, and was crossing Severn street when the car collided with his bicycle. He was thrown on to the top of the radiator, and fell to the right of the car, while his bicycle was dragged underneath the car for a short distance. Horton received slight cuts on his head and face, and was attended to by Dr Butler, being later taken to his home. An appeal is being made for contributions towards providing the inmates of Victoria Home and other recipients of relief with some extra fare at Christmas and New Year. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board will esteem it a favour if the donors of material contributions could send them direct to the matron at the home or to the board office, Thames street. A good deal of interest is being displayed in the district competition in export lambs to be held at the Pukeuri freezing works on December 18, the entries for which close with Mr A. W. Woodward at noon on Saturday, Decern-, ber 14. The conditions are as follows: — That an entry fee of 2s be charged for each pen; that all lambs be weighed; that iudging commence at 9 a.m.; and that no kmbs be accepted after that time for judging on the feet competition (they may, of course, be killed and judged on the hooks); that killing commence as near as possible at 11 a.m.; that the gross live weight of lambs must not exceed 661 b. Cups and cash prizes will be given. _ At a sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon William Borland (Mr J. E. Farrell) pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a motor car with defective brakes. He was fined 20s and costs (3s). MAJESTIC THEATRE "Night Life of the Gods." showing tonight at the Majestic, has the most novel theme ever introduced into the kinema. An inventor has discovered a method whereby he can turn human beings into stone and marble statues into living human beings. In this manner he visits a museum and turns Venus, Minerva, Appollo, Mercury, Bacchus, Diana, and others into up-to-date human beings, and lets them loose on Broadway with most hilarious results. There is a large cast of players, and those representing _ the gods and godesses have been specially chosen.' PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—December 11: 3.46 a.m. and 4.25 p.m. . The Wingatui left Auckland on Friday afternoon, and brings sugar and general for Oamaru, where she is due on Monday, December 16, to load for Wellington" and Auckland. The Wainui is due at Oamaru to-day to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gjsborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. ihe vessel will bring from Dunedin Australian cargo, ex Waikouaiti. The Karu is due 'at Oamaru on Monday December 16, and will load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton.

ATHEWEUM COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING At the monthly meeting of'the Oamaru Athenaeum Committee Mr W. E. Judkins (president) occupied the chair. Letters of thanks were received from the Waitaki Boys and Girls' High Schools and the Totara School for special prizes. Mr A. J. Crawford wrote expressing his appreciation of the value given tor juvenile subscription. The librarian reported that 94 newbooks were put into circulation during the month. Two adults and three juveniles had joined the library, while the same number in each case had left, leaving a total of 600 subscribers (482 adults and 118 juveniles). The following books were issued:—Fiction 4207, magazines 2008, juvenile books and magazines 445, travel 154, general literature 96, biography 82, history 58, poetry 23/ science 19, theology ceived. ~, It was decided to close the library on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Christmas week and Wednesday and Thursday at New Year, and the reading rooms on Wednesday and Thursday each week. Accounts amounting to £52 9s 7d were passed for payment. The Book Committee reported that on November 25, 34 books were purchased, and it now recommended the further purchase of 40 books. —It was agreed that the Book Committeee be asked to table a list of the books purchased and recommended. , The Visiting Committee recommended that the windows be cleaned, and this was approved. It was decided to purchase four sets of short steps for.the library. Messrs Grenfell (convener) and Mollison were appointed a Visiting CommitThe agents of the National Insurance Company wrote asking for a share in the institute's business. —It was decided to keep the matter in view till insurances were being reviewed. JUVENILE FORESTERS COURT PRINCESS MARGARET C.R. Sis. K. Pilling presided over a good attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of the Court Princess Margaret Lodge. One candidate was admitted for membership, the initiation ceremony being performed by the C.R., assisted by her subordinate officers and the president. The secretary reported that three members , had entered for the James Macfie Memorial Scholarship Prize. The installation of officers resulted as follows:—C.R., Sis. G. Doran; S.C.R., Sis. J. Wilson; S.W., Sis. M. A. Bruce; J.W., Sis. L. Wright; 5.8., Sis. S. Chambers; J. 8., Sis. N. Allison; M.S., Sis. G. Stev.ens. P.D.C.R. Bro. V. E. Doran, district deputy installing officer, conducted the installation ceremony, and also made the presentation of a P.C.R.O. certificate and ribbon to I.P.C.R. Sis. K. Pilling, and congratulated her on the good work she had done during her term of office. Bro. Doran, as juvenile councillor, then gave a resume of the activities of Forestry in thejuvenile circles of the United Otago district, making special reference to the progress of the courts in North Otago. He was thanked for his interesting address and for his many services to the court. The secretary announced that the winners of the last series of competitions were Sisters Bruce, Chilcott, Chambers, Forrester, Nevard, Pilling, Robertson, and Wilson. At a subsequent meeting of the Management Committee a tentative proposal to curtail court meetings during the school vacations was held over for further consideration. Gratification was expressed at the progress made by Court Princess Margaret, which still holds pride of place as the largest juvenile court for girls in A.O.F. in the Dominion. PERSONAL Messrs J. W. Petrie and W, Gillies are at present attending the South Ibland Motor Conference in Blenheim as representatives of the Automobile Association (North Otago). Mr W. L. S. Harbour has returned to Oamaru after his three years' theological training at St. John's College, Auckland. He has been successful in winning his L.Th. diploma, and has received the highest commendation from the warden of the college (Canon Strong). He is to be ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Fitchett in St. Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin, on December 21, and will work as curate to Archdeacon Whitehead at All Saints' Church, Dunedin. Queen's Hotel.—Mr V. Dogsett, Mr E. D'Arcy (Timaru), Mr R. J. Walker, Mr C. Robertson, Mr N. Cherry, Dr Grace Stevenson, Mr P. Dunlop, Mr T. C. Somerville, Mr J. W. Treweru, Mr E. H.' Murney (Dunedin), Mrs G. H. Woods, Mr J. R. Sanders (Omarama). New Club Hotel.—Mr H. C. Browett, Mr J. Scott. Mr J. Grimes, Mr W. Elson, Mr S. Barnett, Mr J. Jackson, Mr D. Reily, Mr J. Thomson, Mr L. J. Hughes, Mr J. Hughes, Mr E. T. Peattie, Mr J. W. Bain (Dunedin), Mr D. Smith, Mr J. Vincent, Mr A. E. Tucker, Mr H. Clark, Mr and Mrs T. W. Vickery, Mr W. Grant, Mr A. D. Strachan (Christchurch), Mr J. Fox (Auckland), Mr P. A. M'Donald (Wellington), Mr and Mr s Alexander, Mr A. J. Stewart (Invercargill), Mr F. Waite (Balclutha). BAND CONTEST COMMITTEE At a meeting of the Oamaru Band Contest Committee, a statement of the result of the recent band contest was presented and was deemed highly satisfactory. Mr J. G. M'Donald occupied the chair in the absence of the president and vice-president. Accounts were passed for payment. It was decided to have a further meeting of the committee on December 17 to receive the audited balance sheet. The allocations to the various bands will also be decided on. General satisfaction was expressed at the success of the contest, and it was the general opinion of those present that an endeavour should be made to have an l other, contest in the course of the next two or three years. The secretary (Mr W. Atkinson) was instructed to send letters of thanks to all those who had assisted at the contest in any way. The Otago Centre of the Highland Pipe Bands' Association wrote in connection with the deportment prize, pointing out that when it was originally suggested that the M'Kenzie Pipe Band should be allowed to compete it was not eligible to win any of the shields or cups competed for. The centre pointed out, therefore, that this band was not eligible for the deportment prize. After a discussion it was agreed to point out that the deportment prizes were quite apart from the actual contest, and were in the nature of an added draw for the public to attend the Show Grounds. Under these circum stances, the committee considered that the M'Kenzie Pipe Band was entitled to the award. CRICKET The selectors, Messrs Keith. Palmer, and Jacobs, have selected the following representative team to play South Canterbury at Timaru on December 21: — Brooker, Gapstiek, Davey, Zimmermann, Geddes, Hendra, Maddigan, M'Callum, Robinson. Uttley, Wilson. Twelfth man Cahill. The following is the draw for Saturday:— Juniors. —St. Kevin's A v. Albion, at St. Kevin's; Union v. _ School, at King George's Park; St. Kevin's B v. Oamaru, at St. Kevin's. Third Grade.—School A v. Union, at School; School C v. St. Kevin's B, at School; St. Kevin's A v. School B, at St. Kevin's.

MAHENO FLOWER SHOW COLOURFUL DISPLAY The flower show held at Mahcno by the Maheno Lawn Tennis Club to raise funds towards the cost.of the courts attracted good competition, in which many of the exhibits were of outstanding quality. The cut blooms provided a colourful display of well-grown flow-ers, • the champion rose being awarded to Airs J. Walker, while the decorative sections showed that much care and artistry had been bestowed on the arrangement of the exhibits. Awards: — CUT BLOOMS. Judge: Mr C. Woodley. Sweet Peas.—Mrs J. B. Dewar 1, Mrs J. Newlapds 2, Miss E. Gudseli;3. Antirrhinums. —Mrs J. B. Dew'ar 1, Mrs Weir 2, S. Hunter 3, Miss M. Dewar v.h.c. Six roses —Mrs J. Walker 1, Mrs H. J. Andrew 2, Mrs Dewar, sen., 3. Four roses —Miss A. Orr 1, Mrs A; Lindsay 2, Mrs Andrew 3. ( Three roses—S. Hunter 1, Mrs Andrew 2, Mrs J. New-lands 3. Rose, red—Mrs J. Walker 1, Mrs W. Muldrew 2. Rose, white or cream —Mrs Walker 1 and 2, Miss Orr 3. Rose, pink—S. Hunter 1, Mrs J. Walker 2, Miss M. Buzan 3. Rose, yellow—S. Hunter 1. Champion rose —Mrs J. Walker. Rose, any other colour —Mrs A. Lindsayl, Miss B. Watson 2, Mrs A. Clark 3, Two vases single rose6 —Mrs J. Newlands 1, Mrs Dewar, sen., 2, Mrs A. Lindsay 3. Pansies —Mrs J. Walker 1, Miss M. Mather 2. Violas—Mrs Weir 1„ C. Clark 2, Mrs Thorby 3. Ranunculus—C. Clark 1, Miss F. Newlands 2, Mrs G. Newlands 3. Stocks —Miss F. Newlands 1, Mrs G. Newlands 2, Mrs Muldrew 3; Aquilegias—Mrs Dewar, sen., 1, S. Hunter 2, Mrs J. B. Dewar 3. Oriental poppies—Mrs J. Newlands 1, C. Clark 2, Miss A. Orr 3. Lupins.—Mrs Andrew l,Mies B. Dewar 2. Any flower not in schedule —Mrs J. Newlands 1, Mrs Weir 2. Collection of blooms —Mrs Dewar, sen., 1, Miss E. Gudsell 2. ' Best scented rose —Miss B. Dewar 1, Mrs Dewar, sen., 2, Miss .'Newlands 3. Rose, bronze of apricot—Miss Buzan 1, Mrs A. Clark 2, S. Hunter 3. DECORATIVE SECTION. . Judge: Mr J. E. Ewing. Dining table, roses —Mrs J. Newlands I, Miss B. Dewar 2, Mrs A. Clark 3. Dining table, single centre —Miss Dewar 1.Floating bowl, roses—Mies Dewar 1, Mrs J. Newlands 2, Mrs A. Clark 3. Floating bowl, any flowers—Miss V. Souness 1, Miss Dewar 2, Mrs Newlands 3. Bowl of flowers, bold effect—Miss B. Dewar 1, Miss M. Dewar 2. Small bowl —Miss M. Dewar 1, Miss Souness 2. Bowl of roses—Miss B. Dewar 1, Miss Dewar 2, Miss G. Kelcher and Miss Gwen Kelcher (equal) 3. Basket of flowers —Missy Newlands 1. Vase of roses—Miss Dewar I, Mrs A. Clark 2. Three vases of flowers—Miss B. Dewar 1, Miss F. Newlands 2 and 3. Bridesmaid's posy—Miss Gwen Kelcher 1. Miss G. Kelcher 2, Mrs A. Clark 3. Mantelpiece—Mi's Newlands 1, Miss M. Dewar 2, Mrs A. Clark 3. CHILDREN'S SECTION. Judge: Mr J. E. Ewing. Buttonhole (seven to nine years)—M. Andrew 1, J. Milne 2, N. Muldrew 3. Buttonhole, 10 to 12 years—D. Orr 1, M. Muldrew 2. Ladv's spray (seniors) —D. Orr 1, J. Orr 2". Vase of flowers (seven to nine years) N. Muldrew 1, J. Livingstone 2, J, Milne 3. Vase of flowers (10 to 12 years)—D. Orr 1, M. Mather 2. Basket of flowers (seniors) —J. Orr 1. . VEGETABLES. Judge: Mr C. Woodley. Cabbage—J. Livingstone 1 and 2, Miss B. Dewar 3. Turnips—Miss B. Dewar 1 and 2. Potatoes —Miss B. Dewar 1. W. Weir 1. Gooseberries —Miss B. Dewar 1 and 2, Mrs Clark 3. . „ Lettuce—J.- Milne 1 and 2, Miss B. Dewar 3. Peas. —J.- Livingstone 1. TOKARAHI COLLIE DOG CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The first annual meeting of the Tokarahi Collie Dog Club was held in the Tokarahi Hall on Saturday night, there being a good attendance of members. Mr W. B. M'Cone (president) reported on the splendid results from the club's efforts, and expressed thanks to the ladies of the district- for their assistance with the catering, and. to all who had subscribed and given. special prizes. He hoped the club would, continue to receive that generous assistance .during .the coming year. It was. decided to make a grant of £3 3s to the. Tokarahi Hall Trust towards the cost of the new supper room, and to increase the prize monev for the coming year by £6, making a total of £SO to be distributed. The members' subscription was fixed at ss, the same as last year. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr J. J. Hore; president, Mr A. L. Murray; vice-presidents—Messrs W. B. M'Cone, A. D. M'Kenzie and A. Gardiner; treasurer, Mr J. Simpson; secretary, Mr A. J. Hore; committeeMessrs A. Henderson, G. Hore, W. Simpson, V. Bleach, T. R. Duthie, J. Haugh, W. Blanchard, L. Bloomfield, W. Somerville, B. G. Porter, R. Hutton, W. L. Laird, R. Simpson, C. Hore, P. Smith, A. P'aterson, C. D. Adams, W. Bloomfield, T. Dorsey, W. Harvey, D. Wright, D. Nolan. S. Cook, K. Cook, J. M'Kenzio (Livingstone); auditor, Mr R. Jenkins. DIRECT SHIPPING A_ considerable amount of work in obtaining an estimate of importers' requirements from the United Kingdom for direct discharge at Oamaru is necessary to secure a direct steamer for Oamaru from the United Kingdom, and to this end the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand as agents for the New Zealand Shipping Company, Ltd., has circularised consignees, the Chamber of Commerce, and all interested. Mr C. M. Turrell, general manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company, has been very active in his endeavour to persuade overseas companies to offer a steamer for loading, and he has advised his agents in Oamaru that the s.s. Surrey will load at Liverpool for Oamaru on June 30, 1936. It is, of course, in the interests of Oamaru merchants, the Harbour Board, and the general public that good use should be made of the opportunity to obtain direct rates of freight and all interested are advised to communicate immediately with the local agents, the Union Steam Ship Company. PIGEON FLYING The Oamaru Premier Pigeon Club flew the Parnassus two-bird championship on November 30 for a club special. The birds were liberated by the station master at 11 a.m. in fine weather. The winning birds timed in at 3.44 p.m. The results were as follows: — Webb Bros.' Concentrate and' Even Terms, 1220 yards per minute, 1; D. Sparks's Bold Bid and Willow Glen, 1203.5 yards per minute, 2; J. Grahams Saladin and Ever Glad. 892.1 yards per minute. 3; C. Butcher's His Majesty and Watchful, 830.1 yards per minute, 4. Winning time: 4hr 44min.

BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL PICNIC The annual picnic of the Baptist Sunday School was largely attended by children, teachers, parents and friends, who spent a very hanp.V time at Glencoe, where all manner of games were enjoyed and the outing proved altogether delightful'. ' The results of the races were as follows: — Miss J. Rosie's Class. —Max Smyth 1. Bob Cunningham 2. Miss M. Foss's Class.—Lorraine Burke 1, Margaret Gilmour 2. Miss E. Rosie's Class.—Norma Dunn 1, Erys Crombie 2. Miss A. Smyth's Class. —G race Gilmour 1. Aileen Hurndall 2. Mr J. Watson's Class.—Cecil Parker 1. Mr O. Evans's Class. —Owen Dunn 1, Stanley Amies 2. Miss A. Grave's Class. — (a): Joy lnglis 1, Shirley Hodge 2. (b): Marjorie Dunn 1, Hazel Goodall 2. Mr G. Omnet's Class.—George Amies 1. Stanley Parker 2Miss Palmer's Class.—Rosina Lorenzen 1. Edith Watson 2. Mr Crozier's Class. —Alfred Goodall 1, Bob lnglis 2. Miss J. C. Smyth's Class. —Muriel Carrad 1. Jessie Cunningham 2. Bible Class Girls.—Dorothy Green 1. Teachers' Race.—Averil Smyth 1. Married Women's Race. —Mrs C. Hay 1. » Men's Race.—Mr E. Tutty 1. CRICKET ST. KEVIN'S v. M'GLASHAN The #nnual match between the first elevens of John M'Glashan College, Dunedin, and St. Kevin's College, Oamaru, will be played at Redcastle on Thursday and Friday next, December 12 and IS'. The following are the teams: John M'Glashan College. —T. C. Fraser (captain), T. M'D. Stevenson, L. C. Baker, R. E. Wirson, R. G. Wilson, D. H. Al'lnnes, F. A. M'lntosh, W. H. Stewart. A. R..H. Stevenson, M. G. O'Callaghan, R. W. Cameron. St. Kevin's College.—l. J. Macdonald (captain), J. M. O'Sullivan, F. T. Marshall, J. M. Fitzgerald, I. S. Prisk. P. F. Kearns, T. W. Aspell, G. C. Waigth, B. D. Quigg, R. C. Stuart, J. C. Kearney. BOWLING SIDEY CUP Phoenix secured its first win in the Sidey Cup competition at Awamoa last evening by defeating Awamoa by 132 points to 105. The following are the results (Phoenix names first): — Murray, Roll, Crisp, Millar 14, Vernon, Smith, Dunbar, Barr 13; Bowie, G. L. Grenfell, H. L. Familton, Slater 23, Moore, Thomson, Tomkins. Hodge 19; Cox, Treseder, A.' G. Robertson, Panckhurst 20, Nicholson, Millar, Grant, Rusbatch 9: J. H. Grenfell, Freebury, Wilson, E. W. Grenfell 15, Campbell, M'Jennett, Jenkins Cook 18; Chase, Burry, Forrest, J. Reid 18. Brooker, Kinder, Richardson, Robertson 11; Armstrong. Simkins, Weavers, Mollison 14. M'Combie, Ferguson, Brown, Hewat 12; Grant, Duncan, Corson Thomson 21, Torrance, Findlay, Jeffery. Kennedy 7; M'Pherson, J. Robertson, Watson, Calder 7, Farris, Stichman, Glen, Christie 16. ' WAIAREKA SALE FAT CATTLE. Prices for fat cattle at yesterday's Waiareka sale were again slightly easier. There was a large . yarding, and a faildemand. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For a client,. 1 cow £3; Mrs M. Hoad (Alma), 1 cow £5 10s; an Incholme client, 2 cows £3 12s 6d, 2 £3 7s 6d; W- H. .Needs (Alma), 1 heifer £2 7s 6d; R. Giliett (Ardgowan), 1 cow £6 15s; MrsX M. Hill (Cormack's), 1 cow £4 15s; a client, 1 heifer £6, 1 cow £5 7s 6d, 1 £1 17s 6d; Mrs J. Sim (Weston), 1 cow £2 15s; J. Milmine (Island Cliff), 2 heifers . £4. . 25.. 6d; S. Perry (Totara), 1 heifer £3; A. Patterson (Herbert), I.heifer £6.125,6d; .J. Budge (Herbert), I cow. £6 .2s. 6d;: .G. Hodgkinson (Alma), 1 heifer £2 17s 6d. Bruce. Christie. and Co. sold: For T. Hill (Ardgowan),. 1 cow £4. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, sold: For Teschemakers' Convent, .2 cows.£4 ss, .1. £4 12s 6d, I£4 17s ;6d Dalgety and Co. sold: For A. J. Sheat (Windsor), 1 bullock £8 2s 6d, 1 £7 15s, 1 heifer £4 2s 6d: Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., sold: For W. Gibson, 2 heifers 255, 1 cow in calf 355; southern client, 1 heifer £4 2s 6d. STORE CATTLE. North Otago Farmers' Co-op. Association sold: For an Incholme client, 1 cow 15s, 2 yearling heifers £2 Is 6d; G. Hodgkinson (Alma), 1 cow 10s. ' DAIRY COWS. North OtagO Farmers' Co-operative Association sold':' For Mrs Sim .(Weston), 1 cow £6. ' FAT SHEEP. There was a fairly good yarding of fat sheep, but prices were perhaps a little easier than those of last week. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For W. Halliwell (Enfield), 5 ewes 23s 6d, 1 20s; D. Herd (Ardgowan), 3 lambs 265, 2 ewes 16s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For Miss Mills (Oamaru), 4 ewes 17s 6d, C 14s 9d; C. J. Cowan (Kia Ora), 7 four-tooth ewes 20s 6d, 4 ewes 18s 6d, 6 15s; a client, 8 wethers 22s 6d, 1 26s 6d; a client, 12 two-tooth wethers 16s 6d.

Dalgety and Co. sold: For Conlon (Ngapara), 10 ewes 13s; J. Power (Waiareka), 6 wethers 22s 3d; R. Ruddenklau (Tapui), 10 ewes 15s 3d. •Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., sold: For H. Buick, 7 ewes 10s 6d, 4 8s; C. Haugh, 2 ewes 10s 6d, 10 14s, 9 12s, 10 3s; VV. Barclay, 5 two-tooth wethers 16s, 31 ewes 10s 6d, 17 Us 6d; C. Haugh, 3 ewes 10s 6d, 9 14s 6d. STORE SHEEP.

North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For a client, 80 two-tooth wethers 12s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 38 small two-tooth ewes 26s lOd. PIGS.

There was a medium yarding of pigs, and prices were about the 6ame as those ruling last week. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For E. Toohill (Weston), 2 slips 28s 6d; F. Boot (Kakanui), 6 weaners 15s 6d; J. W. Isbister (Kakanui), 5 weaners 15s; J. Reid, jun. (Totara), 4 weaners 16s 6d; F. Jones (Maheno), 1 weaner 13s 6d, 1 13s, 212 s 6d; Joseph Sansom (Kia Ora), 4 weaners 15s, 4 14s; It. Buzan, 7 weavers 16s; T. Portia (Airedale), 4 weaners 15s 6d; James Foddie (Ardgowan), 3 stores 17s 6d, 3 14s 6d; Richard Callaghan, 4 weaners 13s, 1 lis 6d, 1 10s; W. Cdittingham (Ardgowan), 1 slip 245, 1 21s, 1 20s 6d. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For W. Gibson (Ardgowan), 5 weaners 15s 6d, 1 14s; Mrs M'Gimpsey (Awamoa), 2 weaners 17s 6d, 3 15s, 1 13s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For J. Dalgety, 1 weaner 20s, 1 225; Gilligan (Weston), 1 slip 31s, 1 325. Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., sold: For M. Ludemann, 3 weaners 12s 6d, 1 10s, 214 s 6d, 3 14s. WAITAKI GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL This afternoon the annual athletic sports of the Waitaki Girls' High School will be held at the Oamaru motor camping reserve. Parents and friends are invited to be present. On Tuesday night, December 17, the parents and friends of the pupils of Waitaki Girls' High School will have presented to them in the Opera House a demonstration of physical training activities. The idea of the display is to present to the public a graduated set of exercises and dances to show the progress of physical training throughout the junior and senior schools. The programme thus commences with the work of the Junior High School pupils and finishes with the most advanced drill of senior classes. All types of physical work are presented in the display—activity, corrective and deportment exercises, gymnastic, national, and e r aceful dances and ballets, massed marching by the whole Junior High School and by representatives of the whole senior school. Massed singing by

pupils of both. schools will conclude the programme, thus assuring an excellent varied, and spectacular programme of work. Reserves for 2s tickets may be made free as Begg's. UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. The University examination successes gained by ex-pupils of the Waitaki Girls' High School are as follows:—Latin 1, Mary L. Jefferies (8.A., 1); mathematics 1, Mary L. Jefferies (B.A. 1); Greek history, art and literature, Mary G. Dallas 'B.A., final). Betty R. M'Pherson (8.A., final); history 1, Helen M. Buchanan (8.A.. 2), Dorothy Carson (8.A., 2), Lorna J. Miller (8.A., final); psychology, Mary G. Dallas (8.A.. final), Betty R. M'Pherson (8.A., final), Alice A. Thompson (8.A., final); education 1, Kathleen L. Main (8.A., 2) Edna C. Willets (8.A.. 2); anthropologv. Agnes G. Lid' dell (8.A., 2), Alice H. Miller (8.A., 2), Edna C. Willetts (8.A., 2), Helen C. Douglas (BA., final).