NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22756, 17 December 1935, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAK-UPS

ST. LUKE'S

The prize-giving for the St. Luke's Sunday school took place in the parish hall on Sunday afternoon in the presence of a .goodly number of parents and friends. Archdeacon Russell expressed sincere appreciation of the devoted work of the superintendents, Mr H. E. Williamson in the upper school and Mrs Murray in the kindergarten, with their keen band of teachers, and Miss E, Rush the pianist. After the opening hymn and prayers, Mrs Murray conducted the interesting kindergarten birthday ceremony, six children, whose birthdays coincided with the occasion, lighting the candles, while prayers were offered for their future happiness. -The collection was also taken up by kindergarten methods. Little children presented a floral bouquet to Mrs Murray, and buttonholes to Archdeacon Russell and Mr Williamson.

Archdeacon Russell, assisted by Mr Williamson, then presented the prizes to the following:—

KINDERGARTEN,

Class I (Miss F. Smith) .—Joyce Parsons 1, Joyce Butcher 2, Phyllis Fain 3, Dorothy Hitch 4; Daphne Mark. Zelma Butwell. Aiinee Piper, Betty Souness, Louise Kay.' Teacher's special for attendance: Joyce Parsons. Class II (Miss L. Welsh).—Roy Stamford 1, Brydon Baxter 2, Frank Glass 3; Maurice Thorby, Trevor Dimick, Stanley M'Donald, James Newton, Ronnie M'Cabe, Teddy, Bobbie, and Russell Galbraith. Class 111 (Miss J. Rush) —Daphne Williams 1, Nataline Kelland 2, Pauline Rickman 3; Rodney Grater, Audrey Paulsen, Nola Bedford, Irene. Entwistle. Patsy Watson, Eileen M'Cabe, Raymond Paulsen. Class IV (Miss D. Hintz) .—Sydney Hunter 1,-Noel Milne 2, Edward Brain 3. Attendance: Robert Wederell, Stanley Wilson, Douglas Canning, Jack Watson, lan Galloway, Douglas Paulsen, Alex. Stewart. Keith Bedford. ' , Class V (Miss P. Jenkin).—Fay MTCillop 1, Gladys Thorby 2. Lola King 3. Lessons: Nellie M'Douall. Conduct: Betty Newton. Teacher's special: Norma King. Class VI (Miss S. Petrie).—Noeline Brooker 1, Patricia Steffeusen 2, Patricia Barr and Lola Thoniag 3; Lindsay and Russell Smith, Valerie and Ruth Kedzhe. Mavis Bedford, Noeline Paulsen, Fennea Hayes. __ ~ Class VII (Miss M. Rusbatcb).—Vald-i Crisp 1, Barbara Piper 2, June Lightwood and Norma Kedzlie (equal) 3; Helen Barr, Joan Hinton, Rhonda Pheloung. Class VIII (Miss M. Jenkin).—Lillie M'Pherson 1, Kathleen Corcoran 2, Nova Henderson 3. Conduct: Betty Bedford, Raymond Horton. Betty , Corcoran. Teacher's special. Jack Kedzlie. Class IX (Mr E. Harbour) .—Jim Lord l.'Desmond Kimm 2; Keith Smith, Rex. Reid; Peter Presland, Roy Entwistle. Class X (Mr C. Steffensen).—Teddv Chilcott 1, Billy Steffensen 2, Robert IGeen 3; Jack Pheloung, John Branth- ■ Waite. ~.. ' _;' Class XI (Mr H. Williamson) .—Rex. Butwell 1, Lloyd Rees 2, Colin Wederell : --\ SENIOR SCHOOL. -Girls' Junior Bible Class, Second Year (Miss N. Paulin).—Eileen Gillespie 1, Esma Rafnlls and Harriet M'Donald (eaual) 2. Girls' Junior Bible Class, First Year (Miss N. Paulin).—Eileen Steenson 1, Madge Boyd 2. Standard VI. Girls (Mrs'Steenson) . Ella Jenkin and Shirley Waterreus l'eaual) 1, attendance and conduct; Peggy Williamson, Kitty Brain, Adrienne Crisp 2. attendance and conduct. Standard TV, Girls (Mr Williamson).— Beryl Markham 1, attendance, conduct, and notebook: Gwen Kimm 2, elasswork and conduct; Mary M'Douall 3, elasswork and conduct; special for notebook, Joan Galloway. . ', Standard V, Girls. (Miss A. Colenso).— Joy Glass 1, lessons and conduct; Beverley Crisp 2, lessons and conduct; Decima Maurice 1, attendance. Standard 111, Girls (Miss M. Cradock). —Myra Horton 1. Jane Wederell 2; good work, Judith Stanley. ' Standard 11, Girls (Miss W. Raffills). —Joan' M'Killop 1. Ettie Wederell 2, Dorothy Kedzlie 3. Boys' Bible Class (Mrs Steenson). — Guy Grimmett 1. attendance and lessons; Colin Moore 2, attendance, lessons, and elasswork; Hugh Lightwood, special as secretary for class. Standard V, Boys (Mrs M'lllwraith). —William Moore 1. Vincent Bain and Stanley Lord (equal) 2; attendance. Lyall Smith; teacher's special, .Frank Holmes, Rhodes Thomas.

Standard IV, Boys (Miss E. Rush).— Ivan Bain and Glen Blackie (equal) 1; general excellence, Bertie Hitch. Standard 111, Boys (Miss S. Coleclough).—William Kedzlie 1, conduct; Richard Lord 1, attendance. Standard 11, Boys (Mr G. Grave).— John Maurice 1, Moss Glass 2; Collett's special for conduct and singing, Gordon Rees. Kewley Memorial Prizes.

The Kewley memorial prizes for knowledge of the church catechism were won by the following:— Classed Excellent.—Bruce Dent, Eileen Gillespie, Guy Grimmett, Beryl Markham, Colin Moore, Rowena Paulin, Esma Raffillfi, Peggy Williamson. Very Good.—Madge Boyd, Ella Jenkin, Harriot M'Donald, and Hugh , Lightwood. Good.—Vincent Bain, Thelma Boyd, Kitty Brain, Thelma Brown, Mary and Noeline Dimick, June Glass, Frank Holmes, Alfred and Willie Johnson, Alan Lightwood, Stanley Lord, Decima Maurice, Marion M'Donald, Mary M'Douall, Joan M'Killop, Billy Moore, Nola Newton, Ivan Smith, John and Judith Stanley.

The superintendent (Mr Williamson) spoke of' the pleasure he had in the work of the Sunday school and of the hearty co-operation of the teachers, whom he hoped would all take up their work again after the holidays, and that others would come and assist in this good work. The annual picnic would be held at the close of the holidays. COLUMBA The annual wind-up and prize-giving ceremony of the Columba Presbyteriau Sunday School took place in Columba Hall on Sunday afternoon in the presence of a record attendance of parents and friends. The superintendent (Mr M. S. Holmes) extended a welcome to all, and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh, who was als» present, added hi s good -wishes, and later addressed the senior pupils. Miss Hogg (Weston) gave a short talk to the beginners and primary pupils. During the prize-giving Mr Marsh presented the senior pupils with their prizes and Miss Hogg the younger members of the Sunday school. At the conclusion, Mr _Marsh thanked the teaching staff for its cooperation during the year, and expressed the hope that the same happy relations between the teachers and pupils would continue in the coming year. The following is the prize-list:— INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. Miss Kay's Class. —Maud Learmonth and Jean Calder (equal) 1, Gwenda Faris 2. Mr Holmes's Class.—Joyce Addison 1, Audrey 2. Miss Cowan's Class. —Molly Familton 1, Molly Bottle'2. Miss Macaulay's Class. —Ivy Magan 1, Phyllis Terry 2. Mr Cook's Class.—Douglas Reid and Ross Bottle (equal) 1. Mr Meyer's Class. —lan Tavendale 1, Douglas Smith 2. 1 Mr Fraser's Class. —Robert Nieholsou 1, Douglas Hall 2. Mr Gibb's Class. —James M'Caffrey 1, Gavin Stewart 2. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT. Miss G. Kidd's Class.—Mary Miller 1, Noeline Maddigan 2. Mrs Adamson's Class. —Olive Addison 1, Beth Allington 2. Miss Smith's Class.—Olga Maddigan and Orma Tait (equal) 1, Marjory Hesselgrove 2. Misg A. Kidd's Class—Helen Gibb 1, Edith Patterson 2. Miss Henderson's Class. —Sadie Learmonth 1, Wendie Davies 2. Mrs Miller's Class.—Wilson Hall 1, Roy M'Gregor 2. Mr Garchow's Class.—Harry Uttley 1, Allan Freeman 2. Miss Davey's Class. —Malcolm M'Kellar 1, lan Magan 2. Mies Stringer's Class. —John Hall 1, Noel Crawley 2. Miss Lambie's Class.—John Thomson 1, Leslie Tavendale 2. PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. Miss Pile's Class. —Gwenneth Forbes 1. Miss Hill's Class.—Valerie Wilkinson and Patricia Crawley (equal) 1. Miss Hay's Class. —Nancy Uttley 1. Miss Woodgate's Class. —Noeline Booth 1. • " Miss Smith's Class.—lan M'Bride 1. Miss Brooker's Class.—Kenneth Logan 1. Miss Aitchison's Class.—Rendall Miller 1. Miss Freeman's Class. —Wallace Dorward 1. BEGINNERS' DEPARTMENT. Miss Vernor's Class. —Ailsa Wray and Ronald Maddigan (equal) 1. Miss Tisdall's Class.—Jennifer Martin and Peter Martin (equal) 1. Miss G. Thomson's Class. —May Logan and Desmond Addison (equal) 1. , Miss D. Thomson's Class. —Peter Cuzens and Bernard Wilkinson (equal) 1. Miss Meikle's Class. —lan Sawyers 1. Perfect Attendance. —Desmond Addison, Peter Cuzens, and Ailsa Wray.

ST. PAUL'S On Sunday afternoon a large number of parents and friends gathered for the annual prize-giving of St. Paul's Sunday School. Mr R. W. Hill (superintendent) thanked the parents for their attendance, and for sending the children to the school so regularly throughout the yeai*. He assured them that he, together with the teachers in all departments, had endeavoured to do their best for the children at all times. He also feelingly referred to the loss sustained by St. Paul's through the death of Mr Naylor. During the course of the proceedings members of Mioses Gillies's, Robertson's and Ironside's classes sang a hymn appropriate to the Christmas season. At the conclusion of the distribution of prizes and certificates Mr Hill spoke a few Words of farewell to the children, urging them to remember the school's motto, " Brighten the corner where you are," and trusted they would all have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The Rev. J. M. M'Kenzie then congratulated the prize-winners, and hoped that those who had not gained prizes would feel that Sunday school had given them something of more value than prizes. He asked the pupils to thank the teachers and Mr Hill for their work, and also asked the parents to do likewise. The singing of "Fight the Good Fight" and the pronouncing of the benediction concluded' an enjoyable afternoon. Mr and Mrs J. M. M'Kenzie presented the prizes, the latter being the recipient of beautiful bouquets of flowers. The prize-list is as follows: — Beginners' Department. Girls.—E. Boyd, N. Currie, B. Dennison, N. Gordon, J. Hamilton, J. Mills, Alice Wilson, I. Patterson, R. Doig. R. Cm-wood, N. Hyndman. Boys.—G. Kinder, M. Farrant, G. Ferris. G. Hopkins, B. Mathieson, C. M'Keown. 0. Rogers, J. Widdowson. T. Murray. D. Black, H. Stevens. PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. Girls.—J. Brightwell, L. Ferrie, D. Collett, O. Cross, J. Gray, A. Hamilton, P. Meld rum. L. M'Donald, H. Stringer, N. Veitch, H. Woodall, B. Bell, N. Mercer, M. Wilson. N. Dixon. Bovs.—A. Dunne. D. Farrant, B. Cray, T. Guthrie, K. Mathieson, G. M'Donald, K. M'Kenzie. M. Murray, N. Murray, R. Nightingale, A. Selman, R. Tonkin, J. M'Kenzie. MAIN SCHOOL.

Miss Miller's Class.—Kathleen Hart 1, Nancy Chambers 2, Lila Gray 3; special prizes, Molly Robson and Nola Dodds.

Mlsa M. A. Barclay's Class.—Alison Boyd 1, Noleen Nightingale 2; diligence, Betty Sutton. Miss M. Barclay's Class. —Esme Miller 1, Annie Stevens 2; diligence, Marjory Gray. Miss Gillies's Class. —Ngaire Maepherson.and Meyrl Hamilton (equal) 1, Eileen Dunn 3; teacher's special, Ruth Hall.

Miss Robertson's Class.—Jean Andrews and Eunice Gray (equal) 1, Susan Chambers and Mary M'Keown (equal) 3. Miss Ironside's Class. —Dessa Macpherson and Mary Park (equal) 1, Mavis Cookburn 3.

Jeffrey and Smith's Special Prizes. — Joan Guthrie, Jean Andrews, for very special work? Mr Melclrum's Claes.—Joan Parker 1, Charlie Mills 2, Alfred Currie 3. Miss- King's Class. —Harold Coker 1, lan Forrester 2. Edward Weller 3. Mr Park's Class.—Sydney Brightwell 1, Roy Peebles 2, William Widdowson and John Mathieson (equal) 3; diligence, James Ireland. Mr Hall's Class.—Ronald Boyd 1. Cyril Whitaker 2. John Peebles 3; diligence, Wesley Gordon. Mr Webb's Class— William. Hall 1, Edmund Watts 2. Ramsay Meldrum 3. Mr Curie's Class.—Edward Hart 1, Jack Ross 2; special, William Parker. WESLEY The annual prize distribution took place on Sunday afternoon in the church. Besides the scholars, there were present a number of parents and friends. The superintendent (Mr Fagan) opened the school, after which Mr A. Miller suitably addressed the children on " Christmas." The prize-giving then took place, Mr F. Chase presenting the prizes. All the children in the Infant Department received books. The following are the awards in the senior school:— Miss. Slater's Class. —Edith Fagan and Nellie Taplin (equal) 1, Isla Robson 3. Miss Jack's Class.—Donald Campbell 1, Mcrvvn Maxwell 2, Peter AYylie and John Familton (equal) 3. Miss Farr's Class.—May Knight and June Wansall (equal) 1, Norma Meikle 2, Phyllis Taplin 3. Miss Moss's Class.—Es-ther Familton 1, Dorothy Fagan 2, Hilda Sinclair 3, Hilda Familton 4. _.,,. Mrs Forrest's Class. —Willis Williams 1, Hugh Rvder and Tim Howell (equal) 2, Billy Scott 4. , , , The Bennett Cup for the scholar showing most progress for the year went to Hugh Ryder. The function was brought to a close with a hymn and the benediction.

HAMPDEN BdROUGH COUNCIL At the monthly meeting of the Hampden Borough Council there were present the Mayor (Mr W. A. Murcott), Crg Spears, Burns, M'Meeking, J. Murcott, and Bishop. A motion of condolence was passed with Cr Dunbar in his recent bereavement. After receiving the Mayor's report on trees on the commonage obscuring the view of motorists, it was decided to remove another tree. The dog tax was fixed the same as last year. . • It was reported that the bathing sheds had been repaired and painted, and it was decided to have the children's swings attended to. ■' A letter from the Minister of Internal Affairs in reference'to urban land rating was received, and the application of Messrs Maynard and Armstrong for a building permit was granted. The balance sheet was read and adopted. It was decided to call for tenders for the right to cut cocksfoot on street lines. The Works Committee was empowered to effect repairs to the top end of Ipswich street. The Mayor conveyed seasonal greetings to councillors, which were heartily reciprocated. MAJESTIC THEATRE

An author who believes his characters must be real and human if they are to be appreciated by his readers, is DashieL Hammett, who wrote the original story of " Mr Dynamite," which will be shown at th e Majestic to-night and Wednesday. Hammett is also the author of " The Thin Man," which proved to be one of the most successful motion pictures last year. The reason again was obvious. The char acters in that story stood out as human beings, who at all times acted like real people. The same is true of "Mr Dynamite," which stars Edmund Lowe. It was Hammett's intention to depict a detective who can solve a murder mystery without indulging in any eerie bits of business, falling corpses, and mysterious doors opening and shutting. Supporting Lowe in the cast of "Mr Dynamite" are Jean Dixon, Esther Ralston, Victor Vaxconi, Verna Hillie, Robert Gleckler, Bradley Page, and many others of importance. Supporting items consist of an Australian news, travelogue, cartoon, and a Universal musical comedy. HAMPDEN DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB The intermittent showers of rain prevented some riflemen from firing at both ranges at the weekly shoot of the Hampden Defence Rifle Club. Scores: —

The leaders for J. E. M'Nulty's aggregate trophy are W. Nicolson 96, A. Riddell 91, H. Nicolson 91, W. T. Ford 91, A. Price 90. D. Rusbatch 85, A. Wright 82. The leaders for Jeffery and Smith's handicap trophy are D. Watson 105, W. Nicolson 104, H. Nicolson 103, D. Rusbatch 102, A. Price 102, G. Forbes 102, A. Riddell 101, A. Wright 99, W. T. Ford 99. PHYSICAL DISPLAY To-night the pupils of the Waitaki Girls' High School will give an interesting and attractive display of physical activities in the Opera House. The work presented is of a high standard, embraces all types of physical training and shows the development and progress of this branch of work throughout the junior and senior schools. Included in the demonstration are activity, corrective, and deportment exercises, folk and national dances in costume, gymnastic ballets and massed marching. The concluding feature will be massed singing by all the pupils of both schools. Parents and friends thus are assured of an excellent, varied and spectacular programme. The incidental music will be supplied by Mrs Dimick's orchestra, with Mrs Donaldson officiating at the piano. ANGLING Rain interferred with the fishing during the week-end, and only one or two isolated cases of fish having been caught are reported. However, fishermen are looking forward to the holidays, and it is anticipated there will be a larger crowd than usual on the various rivers.

Prospects at the Waitaki River appear to be good, and, although there is a slight rise in the, waters at present, this river should be in excellent condition for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Rain, which is required for the Kakanui River, would effect the Waitaki very slightly. The Kakanui River is in fairly good fishing order, although low, and would greatly benefit by a downpour of rain. A good number of anglers will, no doubt, be going to Lake Ohau and the Ahuriri River for a holiday trip during the Christmas and New Year, and from reports of the fishing there, the prospects appear very bright.

MUSICAL RECITAL MISS MAXWELL'S PUPILS There was a large attendance of parents and friends at the musical recital given by Mies Maxwell's pupils at the Queen's Hotel lounge. The programme presented was of a high standard, and the numbers were Jtreatly appreciated by the enthusiastic audience. The programme was ae follows:—Pianoforte duet, "The Merry Peasant" (Schumann), A ilea Watson and Lauris Martin; pianoforte solos, "A Stroll in the Garden" and " Bingo Chases a Rabbit" (Hilary Collins), Dorothy Elliot; "Boatman's Song" (Gladys Cumberland), Jessie M'Leod; "Mill Wheel (Cuthbert Harris), John Fallon; " Dancing Lesson" (Thornton), and "Primroses," Dorothy Greaney: " Danse Petite (G. Cumberland), Nancy Brown; "Cockle Shells" (English folk tune) and "Jack Tar," Daphne Lee; "Sailor's (James), Margaret Smith; " Sonia (Windrush), Ailsa Watson; " Melodie (Meadows), John Bullock; "Cossack Dance" (Celia Aubert) and "Fun and Frolic" (Thornton), Lauris Martin; "Song at Dusk" (Cramond), Joan Mulligan; "Mazurka in D" (Chopin), Jean Campbell; "Lullaby" (Brahms) and "Jack Tar" (Leslie Bamford), Beverly Crisp; "Shenandoah" (arr. Harold Rutland) and "Waltz in G flat" (Chopin), Kathleen Hamilton: "Minuet m h (Mozart), Fanny Turnbull; "Traumerei (Schumann) and "To the Rising Sun (Torjussen), Gwen Hamilton; " Solfeggietto" (C. P. E. Bach) and "Gipsy Rondo" (Haydn), Elsie Lee; instrumental waltz trio (Grim), Mary Dimick (violin), Nancy Brown ('cello), Elsie Lee (piano); songs, "My Ships" (Barratt), Miss Moira Milne; "The Willow (Goring Thomas), Mrs A. Chase; 'cello solo, "Rose Petals" (Lawson), Nancy Brown. At the conclusion Miss Maxwell played the pianoforte solos "Impromptu in A flat" (Schubert) and "Concert Study" (Liszt). Special prizes, were awarded to Nancy Brown for distinction in 'cello playing, and to Lauris Martin for theory and highest marks in pianoforte. Prizes for good work were also awarded to all the other pupils. CRICKET ASSOCIATION FORTNIGHTLY MEETING

The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Cricket Association was held last evening. The president (Mr M. S. Holmes) occupied the chair. Both Waitaki Boys' High School and St. Kevin's College wrote expressing their appreciation of the visit of Badcock, and giving the opinion that such visits should be made regular.—Received. A report was submitted by the two conveners (Messrs J. Hendra and J. Palmer) on the visit of Fadcock to Oamaru, and it was agreed to send a letter of thanks to the Otago Association for allowing him to come. —Mr E. 0. Martin was appointed to interview the Otago Association with the object of arranging next year for the local association taking some part of Badcock's time at remuneration to be arranged. The Otago Cricket Association wrote asking whether the North Qtago-Otago Colts' match could not now be played on December 25 and 26. —These dates were agreed to. A letter was received from the Waimate Association suggesting that a oneday representative match be played at Oamaru on either January 1. 2, or 3.—lt was decided that, owing to the exodug of North Otago players to Dunedin at that time to witness the M.C.C. match, these dates would not be suitable, but, in the event of a suitable date later on, the association would be pleased to arrange a match. It was agreed that the appointment of captain for the North Otago-Otago Colts' match be left in the handa of the selectors, who were also empowered to make any other arrangements for this match. REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. The team to represent North Otago against South Canterbury, at Timaru. on Saturday is as follows:—W. Uttley (captain). A. Brooker, C. Davey, J. Hendra, T. Robinson. G. Geddes, T. Cahill, D. Wilson, L. M'Callum, A. Firth, and G. Meikle. Mr M. S. Holmes was appointed manager. ENDEAVOUR LODGE FORTNIGHTLY MEETING Bro. G. Harris presided over a good attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of the Endeavour Lodge, U.A.0.D., Bros. Mumford, Phillip, Jollife, Batchelor, Morgan, Allington and Deadmarch (2), of Waimate Lodge, were present, and carried out the installation of a new member. Bros. Francis, Davis, Tallentire (2) and T. Drennan (Duntroon), and Bro. L. Leary, of Star of Tu.apeka Lodge, received a hearty welcome. D.P. Bro. D. Miller installed the officers of the lodge into their respective chairs, and Bros. Tallentire, sen., J. Mumford and L. Leary returned thanks for the welconie extended to them. P.A. Bro. J. M'Leod was granted a past arch diploma, and Bro. A. Tallentire (Duntroon) was nominated as district president for the incoming year. The balance sheet was adopted. Bro. J. Gerrie, reporting on the finance of the lodge, congratulated the officers and members on their devotion in carrying out the lodge work, and the courtesy extended to him during his 20 years as one of the lodge auditors. Members expressed the hope that Bro. Gerrie, who intends visiting Great Britain early in the new year, would have a very pleasant trip.

GENERAL NEWS On Saturday afternoon, at the Wesley Hall, the pupils of Miss Jessie Burt» A.T.C.L., entertained their parents and friends at their break-up ceremony. The programme consisted of pianoforte solos and duets, and an enjoyable afternoon was terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

The weekly euchre and dance held by the Kakanui School Committee on Saturday night was well patronised, two Christmas cakes being competed for at euchre, the winner being Mr Nigel Hunt, with Mr J. Rusbatch runner-up. Music was supplied by Mr J. Leen, and Mr J. Love was M.C. These weekly dances will be continued during the holiday season. The local treasurer of Dr Barnardo's Homes Fund (Mr A. Sievwright) acknowledges with thanks the following contributions: —Previously acknowledged, £35 13s 6d; collected by Miss L. Hewat, £1 9s 6d; collected by Mrs Wise, 10s; Mrs Louie Gunn (Southland), 10s; collected by Oamaru South School (per Mrs W. J. Davies, Young Helpers' League), £5 5s 4d; total, £43 8s 4d. The Oamaru Regimental Band held its first concert of the season on Sunday evening in the public gardens, in the presence of a Rood attendance of spectators. The band, under the baton of Lieutenant G. M. Whale, acquitted itself creditably, the most popular items being two hymns, " St. Agnes " and " Rimmington," and " By the Old Church," from " The Rustic Holiday " suite.

A total of 70 pens of lambs has been entered for the district competition in exp"ort lambs to be held at the Pukeuri freezing works to-morrow. It is the intention of Mr 11. S. Forsyth, London manager of the Meat Board, to be present. Following the warm weather experienced throughout last week, a welcome shower of rain fell in Oamaru and the surrounding districts on Saturday evening. Although the fall was fairly heavy, only 23 points were recorded in Oamaru by Mr William Forrester up to 9 a.m. on Sunday. PERSONAL New Club Hotel.—Mr 0. E. Wood. Mr I. Brown, Mr R. Bremner, Mr W. Wilhelmson, Mr and Mrs H. Chapman and child, Mr G. S. Gapper, Mr J. L. Drysdale (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. S. M'Gregor (Invercargill), Mr J. Lithgoe, Mr J. Lamburd (Wellington), Mr J. R. Stoneman (Christcluirch), Miss V. Norman (Auckland).

300 500 yds. yds. Tl. Rfm. W. , Nicolson .. .. 31 32 — 64 Efra. D. Rusbatch .. .. 30 30 — 60 Rfm. H. Nicolson .. 29 31 — 60 Pres. W . T. Ford .. .. 30 30 — 60 Rfm. A. Riddell .. .. 29 29 — 58 Rfm. A. Wright .. .. 24 29 — 53 Rfm. G. Forbes .. 25 27 — 52 Rfm. D. Watson .. .. 25 24 — 49 Rfm. N. Rusbatch .. .. 20 27 — 47 Rfm. J. Nicolson .. 20 21 — 41 Rfm. G. Reynolds . • .. 30 — — 30 Rfm. A. Price .. — 29 — 29 Rfm. J. Gray .. .. .. 28 — — 28