NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22754, 14 December 1935, Page 20

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

WAITAKI FARMERS’ FREEZING COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of shareholders of the Waitaki Farmers* Freezing Company, Ltd., was held in St. Paul’s Hal 1 , Oamaru, yesterday afternoon, Mr J. E. Austin (chairman of directors) presiding. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, Mr Austin said he was very pleased to be able to say that the company had had another excellent year, the works receiving a very satisfactory measure of support from graziers of the district generally, as well as from shareholders of the company. They were endeavouring to give a good service to all their suppliers, and' it was gratifying to know that the response on their part had yielded such good results. The stock dealt with totalled 379,298, consisting of 53,229 sheep and 326,009 lambs, nearly all of which was shipped at their own port. He acknowledged the good service of the Allotment Committee in providing them with steamers when required. On jio occasion were they held up through lack of ships. In this connection he expressed appreciation _of the efforts of the Harbour Board to improve the shipping facilities to such an exent as would continue to attract all the ships required to take away the produce of the district. The fact that the work was apparently being carried out efficiently and at a minimum of cost must, -he thought, be gratifying to them all. It was not a gooß fattening season for lambs, and while the numbers were satisfactory, the average weight was somewhat less than usual. On the whole, he though growers were satisfied with the market prices obtained for their stock. Early drafts of lamb realised good prices, but the market fell away somewhat about March. It will be remembered that, in February, a reduction of about 20 per cent, in freezing charges was made. The work proceeded very satisfactorily at the works throughout the year, and he was grateful for the smooth running which they experienced, there being no trouble of any sort to contend with. Turning to the profit and loss account, Mr Austin said it would be observed that the gross revenue for the year was £17,459, while on the other hand, administrative and general charges were £3911, depreciation accounted for £sßll, and provision for income tax £2500. The transfer to appropriation account was, therefore. £5236, a very satisfactory sum after such ample provision for depreciation. They carried forward from last year £1319, to which had to be added £5236, making a total of £6555, and the directors recommended the payment of a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent., absorbing £4763 which, if approved of, would enable the dividend warrants to be posted that day to shareholders. They would then carry forward £1792 to next year. While the debenture liability was £IOO,OOO, he was very pleased to that the company had a set-off in cash of no less than £46,837, which amount was being increased from year to year. They would thus see that their financial position was steadily improving, particularly when, of course, it was remembered that repairs to plant and buildings were being taken care of from the annual gross revenue of the company. Arrangements had been made for rather more than the usual repairs and renewals during the incoming year, the policy of the directors being to keep the works thoroughly up to date. He desired again _to acknowledge the fine service they continued to receive from their manager, Mr J. I. M'Ewan, whose courtesy and efficiency were well known to every Mr M'Ewan not only studied tha_ wants of their suppliers and met them in every reasonable way, but he gave very close attention to the matter of costs in all the departments at the works, thus obtaining the best possible results from shareholders; To Mr Dugdale. the chief engineer, and to all the staff for their good, work throughout the year, he desired to convey the thanks of the board. It is anticipated' that growers would receive fair returns for their lambs this season. The market looked healthy at the moment and it did seem that, with a return to comparative prosperity in the Old Country, this would be reflected in payable prices, being received throughout the season. As Britain was virtually their only customer for meat, he could not urge Shareholders too strongly to recognise_ this whenever they got the opportunity in connection with their buying. It was only reasonable that they should respond to Britain’s support of their produce by_ dealing with her as much as possible in manufactured goods. Any other course would be not only ungrateful but dangerous to the farmers’ own interests.

In seconding the motion, Mr J. R-. M'Culloch congratulated the chairman on the excellent address he had given, but commented on the poor attendance of shareholders at the meeting. This could be taken as a mark of confidence in the directors, hut he would’ like to see more interest being taken in the success of the company by the shareholders. The Pukeuri Freezing Works was one of the most important assets of North, Otago, and were of great help to the town and harbour. He acknowledged the loyal support the works had received from clients, but added that a number of shareholders sent their stock past the works. They had a right to expect all stock from the district to go into the works, as they were rendering splendid service to the district. He was sorry to see shares come up for transfer at much below their value. The works were well equipped, and the company owed only £IOO,OOO, and had almost £50,000 as a set-off. The shares were well worth £5, if not more, and is was a pity to see people “chucking” them away. The success of the

company was due in a large measure to the efficient management of Mr M'Ewan. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. It was unanimously agreed to pay a dividend of 5 per cent, on the paid-up capital. There being no other nominations, the retiring directors (Messrs E. J. Meredith, R. Milligan, and R. J. E. Smith) were reelected to the board. The remuneration of the directors was fixed at £4OO for ordinary services, and £SOO for special services, as last year. Mr D. V. G. Smith was re-elected auditor. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and directors. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE If you were the richest girl in the world and met a young, handsome man who expressed his love for you, how would you find out whether he loved you, or was attracted by your millions? Miriam Hopkins has a unique solution to this problem in “The Richest Girl in the World,” the new RKO-Radio picture with Joel M'Crea and Fay Wray at the Majestic Theatre to-day and to-night. Miriam solves the problem by posing as Fay, her secretary, before the suitor in question. She then forces M'Crea upon Fay, masquerading as the heiress. His reaction and his discovery of the exchange of roles provides a surprising series of situations. “ The Richest Girl in the World ” also casts Henry Stephenson and Reginald Denny, under William Seiter’s direction. Norman Krasna ip the author. Amongst the first-rate supports is the unique film, “ Eyes on Russia.” OPERA HOUSE Two full-blooded action dramas show to-night and Monday at the Opera House, being a programme for the whole family. "Red Hot Tyres” is a dynamic drama with speed thrills that will take one’s breath away. There is a stirring and unusual romance in which two daredevil riders battle both for .racing honours and the love of a beautiful girl.- In the cast are Lyall Talbot, Mary Astor, Roscoe Kams, Frankie Darro, Gavin Gordon, Mary Treen and Henry Kolker. “The Secret Bride” is a thrilling drama of political plots and baffling murders based on a play by Leonard Ide. Barbara Stanwyck heads the cast, which includes, besides Mr William, Glenda Farrell. Grant Mitchell, Arthur Byron, Henry O’Neil and Douglas Dumbrille. For the matinee “Red Hot Tyres” will be the main feature, with a serial and good supports. WAITAKI GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL HOUSE DRILL COMPETITION On Thursday the annual house drill competition was held at the Waitaki Girls’ High School. Each house was put through a drill table consisting of marching, corrective and general exercises, and single and double deportment groups. In making the awards, the judge, Miss Jean Miller, commented upon the high standard of physical culture throughout the school. In connection with the individual drill shields, 28 girls were tried out, from whom 10 were chosen as being the best in the school. The following results were announced by the principal (Miss J. B. Wilson): — HOUSE DRILL. Ferguson House, 86 points 1 Wilson House, 84 points 2 Burn House, 83 points 3 Gibson House, 80 points 4 CHAMPIONS. Senior. —E. Brown; runner-up, D. Thomson, Intermediate.—J. Thomson; runner-up, P. Hodge, Shields. —E. Brown, D. Thomson, G. Cameron, K. Beardsmore, J, Thomson, P. Hodge, I. Paton, E. M'Leod, N. Low, I. Grenfell. After the announcement of the results the thanks of the school were offered to Miss Miller for acting as judge, and appreciation was expressed to Miss A. Neumann and Miss N. M. Thomson for their work in preparing and arranging the drill competition. PERSONAL At the monthly meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Associate yesterday, the president (Mr P. W. Borrie) referred to the death of Mr J. O’Brien, who had been a very active member of the association. Mr Borrie said not only was Mr O’Brien an active member, but he had been a keen worker in anything that was for the good of the district. He had been an acquisition to farmers, and not only would the association miss him, but also the whole district. A motion of condolence with the relatives was carried in the usual manner. New Club Hotel.—Mrs J. Pearson and Master Pearson, Mr and Mrs C. Kettle, Mrs J. W. King, Mr M. Lawson, Mr I. Randle, Mr J. A. Patterson, Mr J. Craig. Mr and Mrs W. P. Gowland (Dunedin). Mr F. H. Hawker, Miss Hawker (Christchurch), Mr W. P. Warren (Burwood), Mrs H. C. B. Withall (Ealing). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr P. G. Ward, Mrs S. Taylor, Master Taylor (Dunedin), Mr F. A. Mathias (Waipiata). ST. THOMAS’S GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL The above-named school held its first break-up and prize giving in the school, Ain street, on Friday. The Very Rev. Father O’Reilly P.P., presided. The following is the report and prize list:—- “ St. Thomas’s Girls’ Secondary School has just completed its inaugural year—a most successful one in every way, A splendid tone has been manifest, the pupils all showing a fine spirit of work. Their interest in all that concerns their school is most creditable. “ First and special place has, of course, been given to the religious training of the pupils, and in the recent Christian doctrine examination held by the diocesan inspector, Rev. Father M'Mahon, all obtained excellent passes. More gratifying than these results, however, is the fact that their religious knowledge has borne practical fruit in acts of generosity towards God’s poor, and in their willing efforts on behalf of the propagation of the faith. “If in the years to come the school manitains the standard set by its first pupils its success is assured.” PRIZE LIST. Form lll.—English: Patricia Hook 1, Frances Meehan 2. French: Frances Meehan 1. Latin: Kathleen Wills 1, Julia Woods 2. Arithmetic: Kathleen Wills 1, Patricia Hook 2. Mathematics: Kathleen Wills 1. History: Julia Woods 1. Shorthand, book-keeping, and typing; Patricia Joyce. Form IV. —English: Mary M'Kpne, Nancy Dalgliesh (equal) 1. French: Maureen Meehan 1. Latin: Mary M'Kone I, Maureen Meehan 2. Arithmetic: Maureen Meehan. Mathematics: Maureen Meehan. History: Nancy Dalgliesh 1, Mary M'Kone 2. Writing: Mary M'Kone. Special Prizes. —Christian doctrine, church history, Scripture (prize donated by Very Rev, Father O’Reilly): Nancy Dalgliesh. Conduct (medal): Maureen Meehan. Elocution (medal): Patricia Hook. Theorv of music: M’yra Robinson. Application; Kathleen Wills. Politeness: Nancy Dalgliesh, Patricia Hook.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING The final monthly meeting for the year of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon, the president (Mr P. W. Borrie) occupying the chair. Accounts amounting to £IOB 9s 2d were passed for payment. In connection with the recent show, the secretary (Mr A. W. Woodward) reported that the position was better this year by about £so.—lt was pointed out by the president that £IOO more prize money wag paid out, and this was accounted for by the fact that there were greater entries and more classes. The Otago Association advised that its annual show would be held on February 11 and 12 next year. Misa B. Harper wrote thanking the association for its kindness and sympathy in the loss of her horse, Captain Murphy, and asked that special appreciation be expressed to the men who helped in the ring. Two new members were elected. The secretary (Mr A. W. Woodward) reported on the conditions ruling for the district competition in export lambs to be held at the Pukeuri Freezing Works on December 18. A vote of thanks was accorded the young farmers who assisted in various departmenta at the show. Mr Stumbles proposed that Mr J. Bews (Ngapara), who had been a member of the association for 52 years, should be appointed an honorary life member, and this was unanimously agreed to. The president extended seasonal greetings to the members, and this was reciprocated. GENERAL NEWS Ratepayers are reminded that the additional charge of 10 per cent, will be made by the Oamaru Borough Council on rates which are six months overdue, and remain unpaid after 12 olclock on Saturday. February 1, 1936. After that date legal proceedings for the recovery of unpaid rates, with 10 per cent, penalty added, will be taken. Ratepayers are particularly requested to bring their rate demands with them when paying. In the Opera House on Tuesday night next the Waitaki Girls’ High School pupils will present a physical training display, including massed marching, Egyption balances, national dances, Greek leaps, gymnastics, ballets, etc. Prices are 2 g and Is, and dress circle and orchestral stall seats may be reserved free at Begg’s. Following the discussion in regard to the water supply in Oamaru. which, according to the assurances of the Mayor and councillors is, but for those citizens who during dry periods habitually waste large quantities of water, one of the best in New Zealand, the borough inspector has arranged a systematic inspection of the town and suburbs. It seems, therefore, that the authorities are now forced to adhere more strictly to regulations, and numerous prosecutions for wasteful usage can be expected. This has been made necessary through the thoughtlessness of the few who penalise the many. CHURCH SERVICES Both services at the Olumba Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. Lawson Marsh, morning worship commencing at II o’clock, and the evening service at 7 o’clock. Special Christmas music, with solos and anthems, will be rendered at the evening service. The soloists will be aa follows: —Mesdames C. J. M'Whirter, T. Ovens, Misses R, Hinkley, B. Butterfield, D. Thomson, Messrs J. Hinton, J. Miller, D. H. Thomson, and J. Weir. Both services to-morrow at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church will be conducted by the Rev. John M. M'Kenzie, and the evening service at Eveline will be conducted by the Rev. H. T. Blair. The funeral service of the late Mr C. W. Naylor will be held at the church on Sunday at 3.30 p.m. At St. Luke’s Church to-morrow the Bible classes of St. Luke’s and Newborough will have their corporate communion at 8, will breakfast together at 9, and have a combined meeting at 10. The Rev. J. N. Goodman will celebrate holy communion at 11, and Archdeacon Russell will officiate at 6.30 evensong, when the anthem, “Lord of All Being,” will be sung by the choir, and the solo, “Lord God of Abraham,” by Mr Williamson. Mr D. M. Finder will officiate at Newborough at 11, and the Rev. J. N. Goodman at 6.30. Archdeacon Russell will take the Sunday School anniversary service in the Enfiled Hall at 11, and will distribute the prizes to St. Luke’s Sunday School children at 2.30 p.m. A pre-Christian service will be conducted by the Rev. J. F. Jack in the Wesley Church on Sunday morning. The junior choir will sing. In the evening the study of the “ Problem of Temptation ’’ will be concluded. The choir will sing the anthem “ O Come All Ye Faithful/’ The Rev. J. F. .Jack will conduct the service at Kakauui at 2.30 p.m. BOWLING SIDEY CUP. The following rinks have been selected for the Sidey Cup match between Meadowbank and Awamoa, at Meadowbank, on Tuesday:— Meadowbank.—-H. Taylor, M'Pheat, Hart, Marshall; Hartley, Kitchen, Atkinson, Martin; Carson. Archibold, E. H. Taylor, Campbell; Nimmo. Jamieson, Crichton, Berry; Clarke, Luisetti, Smith, Chappell; M‘Kay, Rushton, Miller, Denholm; Cunningham, Bee, Mitchell, Blacklock; Don, Skirving. Donald, Selfe. Awamoa. —J. Miller, Grant, Tomkins, Rusbatch; M'Combie, Hay, Brown, Hewat; Smith,, Stiehman, Gray, Christie; Yernor, R. W. Robertson. Dunbar, Barr; Moore, M'Jennett, Thomson, Hodge; Brooker, Gerrie, Glen, A. Robertson: Torrance, Findlay, Crisp, Kennedy; M'Murtrie, A. Miller, Jenkins, Cook. MILLS SHIELD. In the Mills Shield match between Pukeuri and Awamoa, Pukeuri won both games, thus scoring 20 shield points, making the position of the clubs as follows: Meadowbank 45 points, Phoenix 394, Pukeuri 20, Awamoa 15J. Results (Pukeuri names first): —M'Gettigen, Hickey, Parker, Dumbleton 27, Paris, Stiehman. Glen. Christie 15; Common, Hooper, Restall, Robinson 22, M'Combie. Grant, Brown, Hewat 19.

COMMERCIAL OAMARU MARKETS The weather in North Otago is exceptionally dry, and rain is badly needed for all crops. If it does not rain shortly, the yields of both wheat and oats will be materially affected. Newly-sown crops of rape and turnips are also badly in need of rain. Owing to the hot weather, some oat crops are already being harvested. A good rain is badly needed to steady up the ripening of the crops. Oats.—-Forward quotations for next season are lower, owing to the fact that prospects in most parts are for good crops. Buyers are not interested at the moment, and merchants are not prepared to do business until the new seasons crops aro in sight. , . . Wheat. —Australian wheat is still being imported into North Island, although the Australian seamen’s strike is interfering to some extent with shipping arrangements. At the moment it is anticipated that fowl wheat will not be imported into the South Island, as stocks appear to be sufficient for present requirements. Feeders appear to have filled their present immediate requirements, and there does not seem to be an early ehort—The wholesale trade remains very quiet, and prices are unchanged. Merchants are buying only from hand-to-mouth, and are awaiting the advent ot the new season’s crop. Canterbury and Southland report good prospects for new season’s grass seed crops. PORT OF OAMARU High Water, —December 14: 6.16 a.m. and 6.40 p.m. December 16: 7A a.m. and 7.26 p.m. , . . . ~ The Union Company advises that the Wainui, which left Oamaru on Wednesday afternoon for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports, returns to Dunedin on December 22. She then withdraws from the service to undergo annual suivey at Port Chalmers. The Wainui resumes her running in the Napier-Gisborue service on January 7. The Waikouaiti is loading at Newcastle and Sydney for direct discharge at Oamaru. This will enable Oamaru merchantfl "to bring freight at direct rates without transhipment charges. The Wingatui left Auckland on Friday afternoon, and brings sugar and general cargo for Oamaru, where she is due on Tuesday, December 16, to load for Wellington and Auckland, The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday, January 8, to load for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. ~ , The Karu is due at Oamaru on Monday, December 16, and will load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The s.s. Surrey, which will bring a direct shipment from United Kingdom next year, will load at Liverpool on June 13, 1936, and not June 30, as previously stated. The Union Company advises that the Karetu, which loaded at Newcastle and Sydney, left the latter port at 7 p.m. on Tuesday for BluS, Dunedin, Timaru and Lyttelton. Her cargo includes transhipments ex the Orford, Chyebassa, Taiping, Thermopylis, Moreton Bay, Nieuw Holland and Kyokkoh Maru. The Karetu is due at Dunedin on Tuesday. In order to cater more fully with the traffic offering on the steamer express during the Christmas season, the Rangatira will make an extra daylight trip from Lyttelton on Monday morning, December 23. This sailing is additional to the extra daylight trip by the same vessel on Tuesday, December 24. SCHOOL VACATIONS KAURU HILL. Form ll.—Thelma M'Cone, Frank Pringle. , _ , Standard IV. —Mavis Buchanan. Jack M'Cone, lan French. Standard lll.—lsabel Youart, Lorna Rae, Nola Buchanan. Standard ll.—Joyce Youart, Eileen Rae. Connie Sinclair, Iris Neill, Isabel M'Cone. _ Primers. —Dawn M Cone, Cathie Evans, Mary Evans, lan Rae, Billy Sinclair, Owen M'Cone, Lawrie Rae, Keith Youart. OVERSEAS MAILS Overseas mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under: — SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14. Fiji, Apia, Pago Pago. Honolulu and Japan, also specially addressed correspondence for Canada, United States of America, Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe (per Monterey from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London, January 12. New South Wales and Queensland, South Africa and the East, also Aus-tralia-Singapore-England air mail due London January 6 (per Canadian Highlander from Wellington), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m. Victoria South and Western Australia, also Tasmania (per Ngakuta from Wellington) at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m. . . Tuesday, December 17. —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, via Cape Horn (Waipawa from Wellington). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London January 20. Wednesday, December 18. —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Rangitata from Wellington). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London January 23. Monday, December 23.—Rarotonga, Tahiti, United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Eastern States of South America, Great Britain, Ireland, and Continent of Europe, also air mail correspondence for United States of America and Canada, via San Francisco (per Maunganui from Wellington) by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due in London about January 22. INCOMING MAILS. December 16. —Karetu: Australian. December 17. —Wanganella: Australian (doubtful). , December 20. —Rangitane: English. Marama: Australian. December 24. —Aorangi: English and American.

CARNIVAL FOR OAMARU COMBINED COMMITTEE MEETING At a meeting of delegates representing the Oamaru Retailers’ and Friendly Bay Committees held in Mr H. Hay b office, Mr E. Coker occupied the chair. The secretary was instructed to inform the Mayor of Oamaru (Mr M. F. Cooney) and the Timaru Friendly Societies’ Picnic Committee ■ that the local combined committee’s date for the fete would not clash with the Timaru picnic date. January 25. The secretary was also asked to write to Mr A. F. Stock thanking him for his suggestions and helpful gestures. The various committees set up reported on the arrangements that already had been made in connection with the forthcoming carnival. Regarding the proposed aquatic sports, Mr G. Todd reported that the local fishermen were not agreeable to participate in launch races, but offered to assist in launch rides. It was reported that Mr R. E. Dimick had agreed to take charge of the sports. It was agreed to hold the next meeting on Wednesday, January 8. The question of the appointment of a secretary was left in the hands of the chairman (Mr E. Coker). SCHOOL CRICKET WAITAKI v. SOUTHLAND The annual cricket match between Waitaki and Southland Boys’ High Schools was played at the Waitaki grounds under excellent weather conditions, with a true wicket and fast outfield. Southland batted first, and Jarvis and Gilbertson gave the visitors a good start, but lost their wickets in quick succession, and a rot set in, so that at one stage six wickets were down for 60. Gilbert, however, made a good stand, and, associated with Fraser, carried the score forward to three figures, Gilbert just passing his half-century when he put his leg in front. The tail added 19 runs, and the innings closed for 153 runs. The Waitaki attack was somewhat erratic, Mee securing the best average with three wickets for 25 runs. Foster, who opened for Waitaki, was dismissed at 14, but Capstick and Blundell by sound cricket added 70 and 74 runs respectively, and at the close of the first day’s play Waitaki had compiled.lso runs for the loss of five wickets. With the exception of Blakely and Uttley, who reached double figures, the tail failed to add runs, and Mee was undefeated with 31 runs to his credit, the innings closing for 166Gilbert was the most successful bowler for the visitors, gaining the average ot three wickets for 37. In the second innings Southland compiled the excellent total of 372, Lee s contribution being 104 retired Lee played sound cricket, batting brilliantly, ‘with forceful shots all round the wicket. M'Curdy also played a brilliant innings for 77 before being run out, and other prominent scorers were Armour 49 ana Gilbert 36. The following are the scores;— SOUTHLAND. First Innings. Jarvis, e Blakely, b Capstick .. .. 24 GilFertson, b Capstick ” Lee, b Gowland .. ® Warburton, b Mee ® Gilbert, Ibw, b Mee .. 02 M'Curdy, run out ” Armour, b Blundell •••••• • • * Fraser, c Tilbury, b Gowland .... zz Robison, c Andrew, b Tilbury .... » Hunter, c Capstick, b Mee Bissett, not out •• Extras . _ Total 153 Bowling Analysis—Tilbury took one wicket for two runs; Wilson, none for 2b; Blundell, one for 25; Gowland, two lor 38; ‘Capstick, two for 30; Mee, three for 25. . Second Innings. Gilbertson, b Gowland 20 Jarvis, c Andrew, b Mee 15 Lee, retired .. Warburton, b Capstick Gilbert, b Wilson ,fU M'Curdy, run out .. .. •• •■ •• iL Armour, c Liddell, b Blundell .... 49 Fraser, c Foster, b Blakely .. .. 1« Robinson, Ibw, b Blakely ” Hunter, not out J* Bissett, not out Extras Total 372 Bowling Analysis.—Capstick took 1 wicket for 88 runs; Gowland, 1 for 93. Mee, 1 for 52; Blundell, 1 for 48; Wilson, 1 for 41; Tilbury, 0 for 19; Blakely, 2 for 22. WAITAKI. First Innings. Foster, c Gilbert, b Fraser .. .. 14 Capstick, Ibw, b Gilbert 73 Blundell, b Gilbert .. •• •• 7^ Gowland, c Jarvis, b Warburton .. 0 Andrew, b Gilbert .. 7 Mee, not out . .. ** Blakely, b Jarvis •••••• •* • * Uttley, e Gilbertson, b Warburton ... 13 Wilson, st Gilbertson, b M'Curdy .. 0 Tilbury, c Armour, b M'Curdy .... 2 Liddell, run out " Extras _ Total 233 Bowling Analysis.—Warburton t00k.2 wickets for 61 runs: Jarvis, 1 for 51, Fraser, 1 for 45; M Curdy, 2 for 27; Gilbert, 3 for 37. ST. KEVIN’S v. JOHN M’GLASHAN The annual cricket match between St. Kevin’s College and John M'Glashan College (Dunedin) was continued yesterday at the Redcastle grounds. MGlashan was 100 runs behind on the first aay s play, but, due to the remarkably fane batting feat of T. C. Fraser, who amassed the huge total of 218 runs, the visitors recovered their position, and leit tot. Kevin’s with over 180 to make to secure a win. Fraser, indeed, saved the situation for M'Glashan, as the remaining batsmen succeeded in contributing only 63 runs amongst them. Frasers performance was one of the finest seen in Oamaru for some time, and he is to be congratulated on hia very excellent strike. It is interesting to record that when he had two runs up he was dropped, and later on gave two further chances, at 150 and 180 respectively. He played firstclass cricket, and hit out all round the wicket. In compiling his total of 218 runs, comprising 35 boundaries and one six, he batted for three and three-quarter hours. It is also interesting to note that the final partnership resulted in 122 runs, of which the last man made only two runs, Fraser contributing the rest. Fraser commenced batting after the first wicket had fallen and was unbeaten at stumps. MTnnes and A. Stevenson were the only other batsmen to reach double figures. Quigg took the majority of the wickets, hut did not finish up with such a good average as on the previous day. M'Donald and J. Fitzgerald commenced St. Kevin’s second innings and, batting for an hour and a-half, the partnership realised 187 runs, which gave St. Kevin s a win by 10 wickets. Both batsmen were undefeated when the visitors’ total was passed and they gave chanceless displays. This opening partnership of 187 runs beat the previous record for the opening partnership for the college ot 162 runs made in 1931. In compiling over a century Fitzgerald gave a brilliant batting performance. He played several fine nooks and shots through the covers. Altogether he hit 17 fours and one six. M'Donald also played a striking innings for 66 runs. He batted soundly but not very forcefully. . This pair is to be congratulated on their fine display as they put the result beyond doubt. Details; — M'GLASHAN. First innings 711 • Second Innings. R. G. Wilson c Kearney b, Quigg .. 3 W. H. Stewart, c Waigth, b Kearns 3 T. C. Fraser, not out 218 T. Stevenson, b O’Sullivan .. .. 7 MTnnes, c Kearney, b Quigg .. •• 11 MTntosh, c Frisk, b Quigg .. .. o O’Callughan, c Kearney, b Quigg .. 1 A. Stevenson, c Kearney, b Aspell .. 14 M'Caig, st Waigth, b Quigg .. ... 0 R. E. Wilson, c Fitzgerald, b Quigg 3 Cameron, Ibw, b O’Sullivan .. .. 2 Extras 1° Total 283 Bowling Analysis.—J. O’Sullivan took two wickets for 35 runs; Kearns, one for 43; Aspell, one for 40; Quigg, five for 105; Kearney, none for 32. ~ST. KEVIN’S. First innings ... .. .... 212

Second Innings. M'Donald, not out ®® Fitzgerald, not out Extras .. • • ° Total for no wickets .. 187 OBITUARY MR C, W. NAYLOR There passed away in his sleep early yesterday morning Mr C. W. Naylor, who for the past 20 years had been organist and choirmaster at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Oamaru. Mr Naylor had reached the age of 74 years, and through his kindly nature and cultured personality had made a host of friends, by whom he will be sadly missed. He was born at Bradford, England, and obtained his musical education in the English schools. As a young man he went to Australia in 1876, and in 1884, at the age of 23 years, he married at Geelong Miss Alice Annie Davies. He was organist’ at St. George » Church, Geelong, and later went to Sydney, where he held a similar position, and thence to St. John’s, Parramatta; St. Mathias, Paddington, Sydney; and later on organist at Bathurst Cathedral. He then came to New Zealand, residing in turn at Christchurch, Wanganui, and Palmerston North, being organist at All Saints’ Church at the last-named townMr Naylor came to Oamaru in 1916, since when he had been organist and choirmaster at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Through his enthusiasm and ability he had built up a strong choir in the church, and as a private teacher he devoted hjs talents unsparingly, and many of his pupils have gained success in wider spheres. Mr Naylor organised the ladies’ choir, and for many years he was on the staff as musical master of the Waitaki High Schools, where he was exceedingly popular with the pupils. He was a member of the Phoenix Bowling Club, and, though in recent years he was not often seen on the green, he continued his association with the club, and took a very keen interest in the social side, and especially billiards'. His was a most lovable character that will long be remembered in Oamaru. His wife predeceased him almost 12 years ago, and he is survived by three eons —the Rev. E. T. Naylor, of Mornington; Mr Ernest Naylor, of Wellington; and Mr Harry Naylor, of Timaru. CRICKET Teams for to-day:— Albion Juniors v. St. Kevin s A, at Redcastle.—Thorpe (2), Brosnahan, Dexter, Ford, Cleland, Sutherland, Wilton, Collett, Sam ways. Union Juniors v. Oamaru, at King George Park. —Ambler, Snook, Budd, Falloon, Georgeson, Harwood, Holmes, Lindsay, Mitchell, Taylor, Wheeler, ST. THOMAS’S BOYS’ ACADEMY The break-up ceremony of St. Thomas’s Academy, Oamaru, took place yesterday, the report stating that another scholastic year in the history of the academy had been brought to a happy close. The numbers had been satisfactory t and interest in studies had been maintained throughout the year. According to Dominican tradition, first importance was directed to religious instruction and training of the boys in Christian principles. Consequently when the diocesan examiner (the Rev. Father M'Mahon) last month paid his annual visit the excellent answering of the boys won from him the highest praise. This applied to Christian doctrine and Bible history alike. In the month of July the academicians had the joy of welcoming back to New Zealand his Lordship the most Rev. Dr Whyte, who presided at a musical entertainment in which the boys took an important part. During the year two public school Inspectors examined the work done at the college, and both expressed entire satisfaction with the studies. The second annual sports meeting was again an event of much interest, and its success was attributable to the energy and unfailing courtesy of Sergeant-major M'Currie (physical drill instructor), with Mr J. F. Egan (sports master). An added attraction in the curriculum of St. Thomas’s this year is the fife and drum band, which already numbers some 16 boys. In this department Mr Whale (bandmaster of the Regimental Band) has spent much labour and devoted service. In the Trinity College and Royal Academy examinations several boys were presented for pianoforte, harmony, and elocution, maintaining marked success in each branch. The school choir continued to be a pleasing feature of the school, and at the recent students’ recital in the Opera House the members acquitted themselves creditably. . The Dominican Nuns expressed their sincere thanks to the Very Rev. Father O’Reilly, the Rev. Father _ Marlow, the Rev. Father Walls, the visiting, masters, all friends who so kindly contributed to the academy’s prize fund, as well as those who gave prizes, cups and trophies to the recent school sports fund- , . A short entertainment, comprising instrumental and vocal items, a musical dialogue, and a short, humorous sketch was then given by the pupils, at the conclusion of which the school band played two numbers, ADDRESS BY THE REV, FATHER H O’REILLY. After the prize-giving ceremony, the Very Rev. Father O’Reilly- addressed those present, saying he wished to congratulate the nuns on their work of the year. As the report stated, particular stress wag laid on religious instruction and character training, the basis of ail morabty and the necessity for all future life. For this work alone the nuns deserved very grateful thanks. But, besides this, the pi’ogramme just presented had shown a marked excellence in every de-partment-pianoforte, singing, and elocution —showing the varied and .thorough education received by the pupils. io those boys who were leaving he expressed his earnest hope that their future would, with God’s blessing, be successful and bappy. He asked them to remember that their careers would always be followed with great interest, while every honour to which they attained would reflect on the academy, their Alma Mater. In conclusion, he wished them all a happy holiday and the joys and blessings oh the Christmas season. PRIZE LIST. Montessori School. Primer V.—K. Reilly 1, first in class; P Brennan 2, number work; B. Finlay d, reading; J. Noonan 4, sentences and rcciing and recitation; Joan Meehan 2, spellinl; Mady Russel 3, handwork; Barbara Dooley 4, letter work. , Primer, lll.—Betty Roberts 1. readSrimer 11.-Joan Dwyer 1, letterwork; Tommy Muir 2, reading; Berme Hill ■*, Wr primer I. —Maurice Mulvena 1, 'writing; Gerard Meehan 2. reading; Brenden Cooney 3. phonics. , . Tiny Tots. —Brian Mathieson 1. rec tation: Allan Crombie 2, numbers. Intermediate School. . Standard I.— Christian doctrine: K. Boyle 1. Class prizes: G. Niall 1. t • Dunn 2. Arithmetic and composition. G Mulvena. Arithmetic, spelling, and writing: P. Dunn. Composition and comprehension: I. Wardell. General imPr Standard W 'lL—Christian doc (silver medal): J. Class prize: F. Gantley. Arithmetic: O. Da Deppo. Reading, recitation, geography. J. iDickson. Handwork: F. Gantley. General improvement: L. Simon. _ Standard lll.—Christian doctrine: J. Hayes. Class prize (medallist), if. Perkins. English, geography, biftory: J. Hayes. Arithmetic: J. M Cabe. Drawing: P. Perkins. Handwork. J. Hayes. „ , , Senior School.

Standard IV. —Christion doctrine. S. Dunn. Bible history: S. Dunn. Class prize (silver medallist) : S. Dunn, J. Perkins, second in merit. English ana recitation: T. Mulvena. PenmanshipS. Dunn, J. Perkins. History: S. Dunn, T. Mulvena. Geography: S. Dunn, i. Mulvena, J. Perkins. Handwork: 0. Perkins. . _ _ Form I.—Christian doctrine: P. Curran. Bible history: P. Curran. Class prize (silver medallist): H. Perkins; B. M'Cone, second in merit. Arithmetic and science: G. Boyle. Dramatisation and literary appreciation: H. Perkins. English and composition: P. Curran. Manual training: B. M'Cone. Drawing: G. Boyle. . Form ll.—Christian doctrine: B. Bourke 1, P. Murray 2. Bible history: B. Bourke 1, W. Mulvena 2. Dus of school (gold medallist); J. Muir; B. Bourke, second in merit; P. Windle, third in

merit. English: W. Mulvena 1. Penmanship: W. Mulvena 1, 6. Ro» t Arithmetic: P. Windle, J. Muir, B. Bourke. English, history: P. Windle, W. M'Cone, P. Murray, Reading and composition: W. Mulvena. Literary appreciation; J. Muir, B. Bourke, P. Murray. Geography: J. Muir, W. M'Cone, P. Windle. Manual training: P. Windle, W. M'Cone. Composition: B. Bourke, J. Muir, P. Murray. Dramatisation: W. Mulvena. Application to studies: P. Murray, P. Windle. Special Prizes. Physical Culture.—Seniors: P. Windle, G. Ross, H. Perkins, G. Boyle. Intermediate: N. St. George. Juniors: P. Dunn, B. Finlay. Politeness. —Senior: G. Ross. Intermediate: S. Dunn. Junior: G. Mulvena. Sports and Games. Senior Championship.—P. Windle. Intermediate Championship.—l. Gardiner. Junior Championship. —B, Finlay, O. Mulvena. Walking.—H. Perkins. Best Back in Football. —P. Bourke. Best Forward in Football. —P. Murray. Proficiency Certificates. B. Bourke, J. Muir, W. Mulvena, W. M'Cone, P. Murray, G. Ross, P. Windle. Competency.—H. Jeffrey. School of Music. Class Singing.—Senior: H. Geoffrey. Junior; P Dunn, M. Cunningham, Theory of Music.—Division II: P. Curran. Division I: S. Dunn, J. Hayes, T. Mulvena, H. Perkins, I. Gardiner. Bond. —G. Ross 1, G. Boyle 2. Elocution.—lntermediate: J. Muir 1, B. Bourke 2, P. Murray 3. Advanced preparatory: S. Dunn. Pianoforte. —Lower division; P. Curran 1, (5. Rose 2. First steps; J. Hayes.