NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22778, 14 January 1936, Page 14

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

{FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

OBITUARY MRS FRANCES ALICE M'LEOD The death occurred at Oamaru yesterday morning of Mrs Frances Alice M'Leod, a member of a very well-known North Otago family. Mrs M Leod was born in Oamaru in 1869, and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs 1* Hartley, of Papakaio. She commenced her education at the old Grammar School, under Mr Peattie, and later attended the North School, under Mr Lindsay. Mrs M'Leod went with her parents to boutliland in 1880, her father having, acquired n farm at Brown’s, near Wmton. Sue later married - Matthew M'Leod, a sawmiller, of Winton. and they afterwards removed to New Plymouth, where Mr M'Leod died some years ago. Mrs M .Leod then came to live with her parents at Papakaio. Some time later her youngest sister, Mrs Frame, died suddently at Mornington, leaving two young children. Mrs M'Leod then went to keep house for Mr Frame, and brought up the children. Latterly she had lived with her sister, Mrs Markland, of Trent street, Oamaru. She leaves two sisters, Mrs Markham and Mrs Kennedy (Windsor), and three brothers —John (Oamaru), and Albert and W. H., both of Timaru. ■ MR GEORGE HASTIE ; After a brief illness, Mr George Hastie passed away at Oamaru yesterday morning at the age of 63 years. . Mr Hastie was a native of Hampden,-being a son ot Mr ThQmas Hastie, one of the earliest residents of North Otago. After completing his education'at the Oamaru North School, Mr Hastie became an operative in the Oamaru Woollen Factory, where be worked for many years, except for brief intervals, during which he visited AuS•tralia and the. North Island. Mr Hastie s interests were mainly in sport, in which a» a young man he took an active, pair, being a valuable member of the Athletic Football Club. Later, he was a foundation member of the Coursing Club, and was keenly interested in horse racmg He is survived by one sister, Mrs Goug* Gubbins, and three brothers—Messrs M. Hastie (Oamaru), F Hastie (Wellington), and R. Hastie (Wanganui). GOLF The Bogey Match played on the Awamoa links on Saturday was won by M. J. Wilson, 2 up, Wilson bad a fine round of 76, all putts holed, , and with the assistance of 7 strokes handicap, came in the winner: He was followed closely by A. Millar (16) 1 up. Both these Mayers’ handicaps will be reduced before the next match, and they are to be congratulated - .on their fine rounds. The complete results are as follows. M. J. Wilson (7)2upA. Millar (16) 1 up, S. Burton (16) all square, F. 8. Milnea (7) 1 down, R. Crombie (4) 2 down, D. L. Patterson (18) 21 down. Rev 0. R. Marlow (18) 2 down, M. S. Holmes (7) 2 down, G. Catto (6) 5 down, R. Bruce-Smith (14) 5 down, T. J.. Banks (14) 5 down, H. R. Domigan (9) 5 down, J. Scott, (5) 6 down. MAJESTIC THEATRE “West of the Pecos/’ which will be shown to-night and onWednesda.] +’i 1 f a nld fully portrays the vivid days of the Uia West. In addition, Richard Dix has another eminently suitable role. I* l6 story, from the pen of Zane Grey, shows Dix as' Pecos Smith, a two-gun cowboy who was “born under a covered wagon, and has never known any law but that ot a clear conscience and a quick draw. Terrill Lambeth, th e girl, played by Martha Sleeper is the daughter who prefers to be the.“son of Colonel Lambeth a- Dixie aristocrat impoverished by the Civil War. When Pecos and the girl meet she is a young cowboy helping her father to drive a bird of cattle to the Pecos River range. The long., hard trek over the-Santa Fe trail, with rivers to be forded,, Indians to be fought, bunger an thirst to be suffered, is portrayed with thrilling fidelity. The, girl’s disguise Jorms the basis for Misunderstandings that arc laughable at. times and tragic at others. There are bad men to be disposed ot, ana Dix does it with characteristic neatness Fred Kohler gives a striking performance as the chief of the renegades, but come, to no good end. The outdoor background of {he picture is extremely beautiful at times, and has been well photographed.

PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —January 14: 7.3 a.m. and 7.24 p.m. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday, January 22, to load for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu is announced to load at Oamaru on Thursday, January 16, for Wellington. Nelson and New Plymouth. The Waikouaiti left Sydney on December 27 for Bluff, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton and Oamaru. She is due at this port to-morrow. The vessel has transhipments ex the Kitano Maru, . Orama, Tanda, Comorin, Morelia and Tajandoen. The Poolta loaded coal at Westport on Saturday, and sailed for Wellington, Timaru and Oamaru. She is due here about January 16, The Wingatui is expected to clear Auckland on Friday,, January 17, and will bring sugar and general cargo for Oamaru, being due at this port on Monday, January 21. The vessel will load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. , PERSONAL Mr J. D. Miller, of Dunedin, has been appointed manager of the A.M.P. Society’s branch in Oamaru, to succeed Mr A. G. Kemp, who will leave for Tasmania on Saturday for a year’s holiday after 47 years’ service with the society. Mr Miller will take over his duties to-day. On his return from Tasmania, Mr Kemp, who is retiring from the service of the society, will reside in Christchurch. Queen’s Hotel. —Miss N. Mac Kay (Woodville). Mr A. W. Smith, M. J. L. Harrison, Mr R. Gopperth (Christchurch), Mr F. J. Hanson, Mr A. Haig, Mr C. J. Freemen (Dunedin).

LAWN TENNIS WAITAKI SUB-ASSOCIATION Good entries have been recieyed for the annual tournament of the Waitaki Lawn Tennis Sub-assoeiation, to be held on the Kurow courts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. The Management Committee has all arrangements well in hand, and, given a continuance of the present fine weather, the tournament should be a successful and enjoyable one. The draw for the first round of the various events is as follows: Men’s Singles Handicap. v. P. Pavletich (rec. 4-6), W. K. Sumpter (owe 3-6) v. J. Menzies (rec. 15), F. Nye (rec. 4-6). v, G. Cairns (rec. 15), A. H. M'Kinnon (rec. 3-6) v. Lex M'Kinnon (owe 40), H. C. Walker (owe 15) v. . Maude .(owe 15) v. —y, J. Murphy (rec. 15 3-6) v. T. M'Kinnon (scr). .j. Pavletich irec. 15) v. L, Pavlotich (rec. 4-6). Men’s Doubles Handicap.—Murphy and partner v. Walker and Sumpter (owe 30), Maude and L. Pavletich (owe 15) V. , P. and J. Pavletich (rec, Sfi6) v. L. and T. M'Kinnon (owe 30), v. A. H. M'Kinnon and J. Menzies (rec. 3-6).

Ladies’ Singles Handicap.—Byes: Misses L. Collins (rec, 2-6) and Z. M'Kinnon (owe 4-6). v. Miss H. Sumpter (owe 30 3-6), Mrs R. Smith (ecr) ■v. Miss N. Lawlor (owe 15 3-6), Mrs T. T. Wilson (owe 15) v. Mrs L. M'Kinnon (rec, 15 2-6), Miss E. Cairns (rec. 15) v. Miss M. Walker (scr), v. Miss I. Cairns (rec. 15), v. Miss J. Cornwall (scr),. Ladies’ Doubles Handicap. v. Misses E. and I. Cairns (rec. 15), Misses J. Corrigall and Z. M'Kinnon (owe 4-6) v. Miss N. Lawlor and Mrs T. Wilson (owe 15 3-6), Mrs and Miss M. W T alkor (owe 3-6) v. Miss H. Sumpter and partner, Mesdames A. H, and L. M'Kinnon (rec. 15) v. Mrs R. Smith and Miss L. Collins (rec. 2-6)'. Mixed Doubles Handicap. Byes: Murphy and Mrs R. Smith (rec, 15 2-6) and M'Leod and Miss J. Cornwall (scr). Cairns and Mrs Walker (scr) v. Maude and Miss L. Collins (owe 4-6), Lex M'Kinnon and Mrs Lex M'Kinnon (owe 15) v. JV Pavletich and Miss Z, M'Kinnon (scr), T, M'Kinnon and Miss E. Cairns (rec. 15) v. —— , Walker and Miss M. Walker (owe 15 3-6) v. L. Pavletich and Mies N. Lawlor (owe 4-6), Sumpter and Miss H. Sumpter (owe 30 3-6) v. P. Pavletich and Mrs T. T. Wilson (scr), J. Menzies and partner v. Mr and Mrs A. H. M'Kinnon (rec. 15). Men’s Singles Championship.—S. G. M'Dougall v. W. K. Sumpter, v. P. Pavletich, Maude v. J. Collins, T. M'Kinnon v. H. E, Walker, C. J. Mollison v. R. R. C. Thompson, J, H. Main v. «A. H. M'Kinnon, v. L. Pavletich, v. Lex M'Kinnon.

Mena Doubles Championship.—Walker and Sumpter v. J. Colline and P. Pavletich. v. L. and T. M'Kinnon, v. Maude and L. Pavletich. Mollison and Thompson v. M'Dougall and Main. Ladies’ Singles Championship.—Byes: Misses Z. M'Kinnon, J. Corrigall, and H. Sumpter. Mrs R. Smith v. , Miss L. Collins v. Miss N. Lawlor, v, Mise J. Johnston, Mrs R. R. C. Thompson v. Miss M. Walker, v. Mrs C. J. Mollison.

Ladies’ Doubles Championship.—Miss H. Sumpter and partner v. , Mieses M. Walker and Z. M'Kinnon v. Mrs R. Smith and Mi?s L. Collins, Miss J. Corrigall and partner v. Mesdames C. J. Mollison and R. R. C. Thompson, v. Misses N. Lawlor and J. Johnson. The handicap events will be played on Thursday and Friday, and the championship events on Saturday. Play will commence each day at 8.30 a.m., and the following competitors are requested to be at the courts, at that time on Thursday morning;—A. H. M'Kinnon, J. Pavletich, L. M'Kinnon, L. Pavletich, T. M'Kinnon. P. Pavletich, W. KSumpter, and J. Menzies. SOUTHERN SUB-ASSOCIATION. In the match between Enfield and Maheno, played on the former’s courts, Enfield secured a comfortable win by 19 sets to 5. The following are the detailed results, Enfield names mentioned first: — Men’s Singles.—J. Wood 5, C. Clark 7; D. Hamilton 7, A, Newlands 2; D. Elliott 7, H. Souness 5; S. Baird 4. W. Currie 7; C. Diver 7, C. Gudsell 2; W. Diver 7. G. Davis 4. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss J. Finlinson 6, Miss F. Newlands 4; Miss E. Joiner 6, Miss V. Souness 4; Miss M. Diver 2, Miss B. Dewar 6; Miss E. Diver 6, Miss M. Dewar 4; Mrs C. Diver 6, Mrs J. Watson 3; Miss R. Fallon 6, Miss A. Orr 4.

Men’s Doubles. —Wood and Elliott 6, Clark and Souness 4; Hamilton and Baird 6. Newlands and Currie 2; C. Diver and W. Diver 6, Gudsell and Davis 2. Ladies’ Doubles. —Misses Finlinson and Joiner 6, Misses F. Newlands and Souness 3; Misses M. and E. Diver 6, Misses B. and M. Dewar 5; Mrs Diver and Miss Fallon 3, Mrs Watson and Miss Orr 6. Mixed Doubles. —Wood and Mis s Finlinson 6, Clark and Miss F. Newlands 5; Elliott and Miss Joiner 5, Newlands and Miss Souness 6; Hamilton and Miss M. Diver 6, Souness and Miss B. Dewar 2; ]3aird and Miss E. Diver 6, Currie and Miss M. Dewar 4; C. Diver and Mrs C. Diver 6, Gudsell and Mr g Watson 1; W. Diver and Miss Fallon 6, Davis and Miss Orr 3. Totals: Enfield. 19 sots (119 games); Maheno, 5 sets (85 games).

POLICE COURT At a sitting of the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr James Gerne, J.F., Leslie Janies Gough, aged 20 years, was charged with receiving £2 10s from Dr Rosa Collier (Kurow) on December 24, on terms requiring him to pay the sum to Ford Motors, Ltd., Dunedin, and with fraudulently converting the money to his own use. The accused pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with sunrmarily. , . , Constable Miller, who conducted the police prosecution, said that the accused had come out of the Borstal Institute on December 14, 1934, after being there for two years. He came out on a licence which expired this month. After being employed by two Southland farmers he was engaged as a chauffeur by Dr Collier, who, on December 24, had commissioned Gough to go to Dunedin and transact some business for her. He had been asked to buy a tyre and nay cash for it, but he had booked the tyre When questioned on his return about the matter he had said the company would forward a receipt, hut none had come to hand. The accused had admitted to the police that he had kept the money. A sentence of one month’s imprisonment with hard labour, was imposed. GENERAL NEWS The Waiareka Lodge, 1.0.0. F., held its fortnightly meeting in the Enfield Hall, Bro. S. J. Martin, N.G., presiding over a good attendance of officers and members. Bro. R. Cornick, an old member now residing in the North Island, was accorded a hearty -welcome. It was decided that there should be no more meetings until February 19, owing to the harvest being early. The lodge was closed by R.S.N.G. Bro. T. R. Allan. When a treetion engine, owned by Mr James Rae, of Peebles, was being driven along Reed street yesterday morning, the back axle broke just as the engine had crossed the intersection of Eden street, The ax-le, which is nearly six inches in diameter, snapped off close to the left side of the engine, and the huge wheel careered for a few yards along the street until it struck the kerbing and was deflected against an iron telegraph pole, which was bent considerably, and the pavement surrounding it broken. Rain in the hack country created a •" fresh ” in the Kakanui River, and during the past few days this river has been in excellent fishing order. No individual hags have been reported, hut it is known that the majority of fishermen who visited this river during the weekend landed a few fish each. The Waitaki River is also in first-class order, but, with the exception of two or three anglers, the remainder-did not meet with a great deal of success. At the mouth of this river, however, kawhai were fairly plentiful. RELIEF WORKS The following work was carried out for local bodies by relief workers under No. 5 scheme during last week:—Oamaru Borough Council: Improvements to footpaths, cutting and grubbing gorse, zigzag track, 11 men, wages paid £l4 5s s'd; cleaning out water race, 7 men, £9 12s; excavating, levelling and draining Reserve C, 67 men, £7O 6s; gardens and reserves, 16 men, £2O 11s 6d; excavating and levelling new Awamoa bowling rink, 4 men, £7 2s. Marine Parade Society; Formation of track, 3 men, £3 6s. School committees: Improvements' to grounds— St. Joseph’s School, 5 men, £7 19s; South School, one man. £1 9s; Papakaio School, 3 men, £4 11s. THE WEATHER Very light misty rain commenced to fall in Oamaru late yesterday morning, and became much heavier as the , day progressed. The rain was fairly steady, and late yesterday afternoon there was every indication that it would continue throughout the night. The rain came .as a very welcome change, ns the warm, dry weather has beene playing havoc with the countryside, which was becoming exceptionally parched. The pastures presented a hurnt-up appearance, and a good deal of rain is required to do any good Anxiety was being expressed as to the prospects for winter feed, and it was considered that if rain did not come soon there would be a decided shortage of fodder this year. Yesterday’s rain, however, has relieved the position somewhat, hut not to any great extent. From when the rain commenced until shortly after 4.30 yesterday 13’ points had been recorded by Mr William Forrester in Oamaru.

Mrs J. R. Cleave (Hillside) . reports that the rainfall at Hakataramea last year totalled 19.41 inches, as compared with 21.41 inches in 1934. The monthly figures are as follows: —January, 180 points; February, 207; March, 179, April, 49; May. 168; June, 132; July, 54; August, 55; September, 27; October 213; November, 362; December, 325.