NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22807, 17 February 1936, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

BOWLING LADIES’ TOURNAMENT The Pairs’ Competition in the North Otago Ladies’ bowling tournament was completed on the Phoenix new green _on Saturday morning, the final victory going to Mesdames Greenfield and' Maclaren, ,of West End Club, Timaru. . Mrs Maclaren skipped the winning rink at last year’s tournament. ‘ ■. ■ In the semi-finals, Mesdames Greenfield and Maclaren 14 beat Mesdames Glass and Ashton (Phoenix) 10, and Mesdames M'Connell and Warrington (Caversham) 9 beat' Mesdames Wallis and Hunt (West End) 8.

the exception of a couple of heads, was a splendid exhibition of bowling, both leads in particular drawing consistently to within inches of the jack.

This year’s tournament has been very successful indeed, and with the exception of the lapse oh Friday' in Oamaru’s reputation for fine ; weather, has _ been thoroughly enjoyable to the participants, many of the visiting ladies expressing their determination to return to Oamaru for next year’s tournament. The distribution of the cups and trophies was also pleasing, the Singles going to Mrs Holloway (Te Rangi, Invercargill), with Mrs Stubbs , (Caversham, Dunedin) as runner-up; Pairs to Mesdames Greenfield and Maclaren (West End, Timaru), with Mesdames M'Connell and Warrington (Caversham, Dunedin) as runners-up; and Rinks to Mesdames Watts, Glass, Adams, Ashton (Phoenix, Oamaru), with’ Mesdames Smith, Holmes, Cooper, Holliman (Southland) as runners-up. The organisers and kreenkeeper (Mr Reid), and especially the secretary (Mr D. H. Thomson),- are to be congratulated on the excellence, of the arrangements and the splendid state of the greens, which contributed so materially to the success of the tournament. MILLS SHIELD The second game in the third round of the Mills Shield competition were played on Saturday between Phcenix . and Meadowbank and Phcenix and Pukeuri, the clubs breaking even with 10 points each in both matches. Phcenix, therefore, scored 20 competition points,' Meadowbank 10, and Pukeuri 10. The position of the clubs is as follows:—Phoenix 88J points, Meadowbank 85, Pukeuri 80, Awamoa 66J. The issue is, therefore, in doubt until next Saturday, when the four clubs will be engaged in the final games. Results:— PHCENIX v. PUKEURI. (Phoenix names first.) Borrie, J. M. Wilson, Buist, G. P. Mollison 27, H. Easton, Bruce, Parker, Restall 20; Forbes, Maxwell, H. L. Familton, Thomson 11, Stevenson, Common, B. Easton, Dumbleton 20, PHCENIX v. MEADOWBANK. (Phoenix names first.)

FINAL. Mesdames Greenfield and Maclaren 16 beat Mesdames M'Connell and Warrington 15. The Coversham pair opened the scoring with a 2 and a 1, and at the seventh the score was 5 all. Mrs Maclaren then held counters on lour ends to carry her total to 11, but a 1 and a 4 to Mrs Warrington again placed them on even terms. Two singles to Mrs Maclaren w-ere followed by three singles and. a 2 to the Caversham pair, making the score 15—13 in favour of. Mrs Warrington. In the penultimate Mrs Greenfield drew the shot, which was left unaltered, the West End skip _ failing to draw another in a fairly wide head. In the final end Mrs M'Connell drew her first to the jack, which was taken off by the opposing lead, and West End was lying one when the skips left the head. Mrs Maclaren had good position at the back, and made amends for her failure in the previous head by drawing a second—the winning shot. The position was exceedingly difficult for Mrs Warrington, who put in a couple of .good raking shots to miss taking the jack through by a fraction of an inch, and the West Enders won the match by 1. The game, with

Grant, Duncan, A. Wilson, Slater 15, Blacklock, Archibald, Miller, Bee 17, Kear, Watson, Wright, Crisp 29, A. Robertson, Skirving, Marshall, Berry 13; Armstrong, Watts, Foster, Reid 21, H. Taylor, Nimrao, Mitchell, Chappell 19; Jamieson, Ketchen, Smith, Selfe 21, Tinnock, Craig, Corson, Panckhurst 18; M'Pherson, M'Narry, Forrest, Adams 14, Carson, Hartley, Atkinson, Martin 25; H. P. Familton, W. Reid, Dunbar, E. W. Grenfell .13, M'Kay, M'Phee, Crichton, Donald 31; J: Herron, Cox, Humphries, Miller 25, MTheat, Don, E. Taylor, Campbell ,15; Wedde, D. H. Reid, A. G. Robertson, Galder 17, Clarke, Rushton, Hart, Denholm 12. CRICKET OTAGO DEFEATS NORTH OTAGO The annual: fixture between an Otago team, and North Otago was ,played at the Waitaki Boys’ High School grounds on Saturday in ideal, weather conditions, although there.was a slight easterly wind blowing. After a very enjoyable day’s play victory went to . the Otago side by five, wickets and 10 runs on the first innings. The wicket was in splendid order and the outfield fast, and there ‘was good scoring on both sides. An unusual feature of the match was the number of catches taken, and the fact that not one wicket fell to the ball. Of the North Otago batsmen, eight were caught out, and of the five Otago men to be dismissed three went in the same manner, making 11 catches for the match.

North Otago had first lease of the ■wicket, and opened with Uttley and Cahill, who gave their side a good start, 61 runs being on the board before the first wicket fell. Both Uttley and Cahill batted confidently for, their 36 and 26 runs respectively. Brooker did not last iong, being stumped at four. ‘ Zimmermann just managed to pass double figures when he snicked one back to Lawson, who made no mistake with the catch. Beckingham reached the same score of 11 as ' Zimmermann, but attempting a run failed to get to his crease in time. The remaining batsmen were caught out, Mahony and Henderson sharing the wickets. Davey and Hendra managed to reach double figures, and then Andrew, Maddigan, and Wilson made good stands, each compiling over 30 runs. Andrew topped the batting list with 37 runs, after a good display, his score including six 4’s. Maddigan opened his strike by hitting a 6, and from then on until he was caught hit out all round .the wicket to score his 36 runs. The innings closed for 237 runs, nine of the North Otago batsmen having obtained double figures. Henderson and Mahony were the chief bowlers for Otago. Both bowled the same number of balls, Henderson finishing up with the best average of four wickets for 46 runs. Mahony took three wickets fot 56 runs.

Otago’s innings did not open very promisingly, Boyd being caught and bowled by Zimmermann after sending a ball to thb boundary and securing two singles. Ryan and Groves, however, were associated in a good partnership which realised over 100 runs. Ryan’s performance with the bat wag very creditable, and he scored all round the wicket. His total of 83 runs comprised 12 fours and a six. He was dismissed through putting his leg in front of a ball from Davey. Groves gave valuable assistance, and just failed to .reach the half-century. Henderson had his leg in front to a ball from Davey, and went without opening his score. Galland, howeyer, went for the bowling in good style, and, with Dey, was unbeaten at stumps. Galland reached _B2 by good cricket, his ecorce including 10 fours and two sixes. Dey shaped well, and was not out for 21, while Kean was dismissed without. scoring. Three of the wickets went to Davey. Scores*--

NORTH OTAGO, First Innings.

Uttley, c Boyd, b Dey .. 36 Cahill, c Constable, b Henderson .. 26 Brooker, st Lawson, b .Kean .. .. 4 Zimmermann, c Lawson, b Henderson 11 Beckingham, run out .. .. 11 Davey, c Constable, b Mahony .... 16 Hendra, c’Galland, b Henderson . • 12 Andrew, c Ryan, b Mahony .. 37 Maddigan, c Groves, b Mahony .. 36 Wilson, c Lawson, b Henderson .. 31 M'Callurn, not out .. 4 Extras ... .. 13 •Total ’237 Bowling Analysis.—Henderson, four wickets for 46 runs; Mahony, three for 56; Constable, none for 18; Groves, none for 49; Dey, one fop 30; Kean, one for 92 OTAGO. First Innings. •Boyd, c and b Zimmermann .. .. 6 Ryan) Ibw.'b ' Davey .. 83 Groves,- c Wilson, b Hendra .. . . 46 Henderson, lbw, b Davey .. .. .. 0 Galland," not out .. .. .. .. V. •82 Kean, c Beckingham, b Davey . . .. 0 Dey, not out ..’ 21 Extras . • .... 9 Total for five wickets .. 247 Bowling Analysis.—Zimmermann, one wicket for 60 runs; Maddigan, none for 46; Wilson, none for 32; Brooker, none for 20; Hendra, one for 18; Cahill none for 20; Davey, three for 42. MATCH AT WAIMATE. A combined team of Oamaru players, journeyed to Waimate on Saturday to play a match against the Old Boys Club there. The result went in favour of Waimate by about 50 runs on the first innings. The afternoon’s cricket was thoroughly enjoyed by those participating.

JUNIORS. Oamaru defeated St. Kevin’s B by an innings and 125 runs. Oamaru batted first, and declared for 208 (Hunt 41, Campbell 125, Brown 23). Fitzgerald was the most successful bowler for St. Kevin’s. St. Kevin’s replied with 24 in the first innings and 59 in the second innings (Graham 21, Hansby 13). Meikle took six wickets for 10 runs and Kelk three for four runs in the first innings, and they also secured three wickets each in the second innings. School defeated Union by 63 runs on the first innings. School, batting first, compiled 170 runs (Milner 45, Dick 37, Hay 21, Bailey 16). Union replied with 107 runs (Kinder 45). Eor School, Algie took four wickets for 14 runs. THIRD GRADE.

School B defeated St. Kevin’s C by 16 runs on the first innings. School 'made 143 runs (Barron 36, Ballantyne 29), and to this St. Kevin’s replied with 127 (Pilbury 25, M'Kay 21).

HERBERT TRAGEDY .

CORONER’S FINDING

.At the resumption of the adjourned inquiry into the death of Lawrence Paterson, who was shot in the abdomen while out shooting rabbits, and subsequently died in hospital, the coroner : (Mr W. H. Frith) strongly emphasised the danger of using damaged or defective rifles. The preliminary hearing had been adjourned to enable the police to obtain an expert's opinion on the condition of the rifle. James M. Robertson stated that the rifle was in a badly damaged condition, the butt being held together with wire. He was of the opinion that the condition of the rifle caused its discharge. “ T consider it very foolish and dangerous for persons, and particularly youths, to use rifles in defective condition,” said Air Frith. “Had this rifle been in good order the accident might never have happened, and the young man would not have lost his life.” He returned a verdict that Lawrence Paterson, while out shooting rabbits with a defective riflp, slipped and fell on the rifle, which was accidentally discharged, the bullet entering his abdomen and inflicting severe injuries from which he subsequently died. SWIMMING OAMARU CLUB’S CARNIVAL The Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club is holding its final carnival of the season on Thursday night next, when an unusually varied programme of races will be presented. The chief attractions, of course, will be the club championship races, of which there are six to be decided. A further M'Culloch Cup race will also be_ contested by representatives from Waitaki, _ St Kevin’s College and the club’s juniors. The diving will be of a high standard and attractive to' watch, as it will consist mainly of fancy dives. The novelty items will amuse the younger spectators, and the life saving for the Herbert Smith _ Trust Cup will be a unique arid interesting coritest. The programme also contains many handicap events, and these will not fail, to thril , and if the club is successful i” securing the participation of some of the New Zealand and provincial champions now com peting in Dunedin, the seal will be set on a perfect evening’s enjoyment. COLUMBA SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL PICNIC The annual picnic' of the scholars of Columba Sunday SchOol was held at “ The Willows,” Maheno, on Saturday, the delightfully sunny weather inducing a very large crowd of friends and parents to spend the day in the country. In addition to numerous private cars, three buses were required to the picnickers in the morning, and one in the afternoon. The outing was exceedingly pleasant, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent in sports and games. Results of sports.— _ Boys (4 and 5 years).—Graham Denford 1. Russell M'Stay 2. Girls (4 and 5 years). —Jessie Todd 1, Noeline Deuford 2. Boys (5 and 6 years)—Gordon Smith 1, Douglas Minty 2. Girls (6 and 7 years)—Shirley Larkin 1, Betty Todd 2. Boys (8 and 9 years).—John Hall 1, Douglas Todd 2. . Girls - (8 and 9 years).—Joy Reid 1, Joyce Hubbard 2. Boys (10 and 11 years).—Bob Macfie 1, Ross Wilson 2. ... Girls (10 and 11 years).—Olga Maddigan 1, Jean Keith 2. _ ... Boys (-12 years and over). —W. Smith I, Bruce Lauder 2. ' Girls (13 years and over).—Joyce Addison 1, Maisie Todd 2. Boys, long distance. —Douglas Smith 1, Bruce Lauder 2. Girls’ Three-legged Race. —Eunice M'Latchie and Ivy Magon 1. Annie and Mary Rawstorn 2. Boys’ Three-legged Race. —Keith Thompson and Douglas Smith 1. Bob Macfie and D. Ross 2. Boys’ Chariot Race—Smith, Thompson, A. Minty, and G. Minty 1, Aitchison. J. Hall, Wilson, and Sawyers 2. Girls’ Pick-a-back—Una Pile and Mary Rawstorn 1. TT Girls’ Wheelbarrow Race. —Una Pile and May Hunter 1, Jean Keith and Grace Robertson 2. Teachers’ Race. —Miss Lambie 1, Miss Meikle 2.

PERSONAL New Club Hotel. —Mr and Mrs H. J. Plebditch, Mr H. Hannah, Mr G. P. M‘Arthur (Christchurch): Mr M. Lawn, Mr J. L. Dunn (Dunedin); Mr D. J. Denton (Wellington); Mr F. A. Daley (Palmerston North); Mrs M. A. M'Carthy, Mrs J. M'Carthy and child (Queenstown). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr D. W. Ranger (Auckland), Mr A. H. Short, Mr S. Masters (Wellington); Mr and Mrs J Barker (Kainpoi), Mr and Mrs L. H. Trebelcock, Mr and Mrs Reay, Captain A. J. Charmnn, Mr A. M. Fogarty, Mr G. Falconer (Christchurch). Mrs and Miss Nicholson. Mr A. F. Bruce, Mr S. J. Keenan (Dunedin). LAWN TENNIS WINS TO AWAMOA A AND WAIMATE The second round of the competition matches was commenced on Saturday in beautifully fine weather. The match between Awamoa A and Oamaru was very close, resulting in a win for the former by nine matches to seven. Waimate gained a victory over Awamoa B, defeating the latter by 10 matches to six. Results: —

AWAMOA A v. OAMARU, (Oamaru names first.)

Men’s Singles.—S. M'Dougall beat JWalton 6—l, 6—4; A. Feathers beat R. Johnstone 4—6, 6—l, 6 —3; Giflin beat C. Maude 6—l, 6—5; M. Ross lost to d. Familton I—6,1 —6, 3 —6. Ladies’Singles.—Miss Romans beat Mi's Bradley 2—6, 6—o, 6—o; Miss WyldeBrowne lost- to Miss Humphries 2 —6, 2—6; Miss Corrigall lost to Miss Nicolls 4 —9; Mies Skene lost to Miss Donaldson I—9.

Men’s Doubles.—M'Dougall and Feathers beat Johnstone and Walton 5 —6, 6 2, 6—l; Ross and Gifiin lost to Maude and Familton 3 —6, 3 —6; Ladies’ Doubles. —Misses Romans and Wylde-Browne beat Mrs Bradley and Miss Humphries 9 —B, Misses Corrigall and Skene lost to Misses Nicolls and Donaldson I—9. Mixed Doubles. —M'Dougall aud Miss Romans lost to Johnstone and Mrs Bradley 5—9, Feathers and Miss Wylde-Browne beat Walton and Miss Nicolls 9—3, Giffiu and Miss Corrigall lost to Familton and Miss Donaldson 7 —9, Ross and Miss Skene lost to Maude and Miss Humphries 4 —9. Totals: Awamoa A, 9 matches, 15 sets (132 games); Oamaru. 7 matches, 12 sets f 130'games) WAIMATE v. AWAMOA B. (Awamoa names first.)

VISIT TO CENTRAL OTAGO NORTH OTAGO FARMERS Mr A. W, Woodward (provincial secretary of the North Otago branch of the Farmers’ Union) has received advice that the visit of North Otago farmers to Central Otago has been definitely fixed for Tuesday, March 3, to Saturday, March 7, inclusive. , The party will assemble at Palmerston on Tuesday morning, March 3, and at I 10.30 a.m. will proceed to Middlemarch, via Macraes. The tour will embrace many places of interest and well-known properties in Central Otago, including visits to Hawea and Wanaka. The final day will be spent at Pembroke, where the visitors will attend the annual show of the Upper Clutha Agricultural and Pastoral Society. A full programme of entertainment will be provided by the Central Otago branches of the Otago Provincial District, and, given fine weather, the tour should be most enjoyable and instructive. There is every indication that there will be a fairly large party from this district. Further details of the visit may be obtained from Mr Woodward. OAMARU NORTH SCHOOL ANNUAL PICNIC The annual picnic of the scholars and parents of the Oamaru North School was held at Hampden on Saturday. The attendance was not quite so large as at last year’s picnic, due no doubt to the weather not being very promising in the early morning. It cleared later and a very enjoyable, day was spent in the bright sunshine on the beach, many taking part in swimming, while others spent their time in games and sports. Results of races:— GIRLS. Five Years.—Shirley Allington 1. Audrey Meikle 2, Jean Moffat 3. Six Years. —May Lawrence 1, Helen Woodall 2, Irma Hill 3. Seven Years. —First race: Dorothy Collett 1, Lois Kilgour 2, Nora Keith 3. Second race: Naomi Dixon 1, Gwen Hill 2. Phyllis Hammill 3. Eight Years. —Valda Murray 1. Valda Crisp 2, Phyllis Hollow 3. Nine Years. —-First race: Joan Hicks 1, Vera Patterson 2, Nora Hill .3. Second race: Thelma Boyd 1, Nancy Boyd 2. Edith Fagan 3. Ten Years. —Joan Galloway I. Hazel Goodall 2, Noeline Nightingale 3. Eleven Years. —Betty Sutton 1, Jean M'Kenzie and May Dodds (equal) 2; Twelve Years. —First race: Madge Robertson 1, Sheila Fricker 2, Lorna Taverner and Margaret Batchelor (equal) 3. Second race: Phyllis Taplin 1, Helen Rao ,2, Louise Pheloung 3. Thirteen Years.—Margaret Palmer 1, Dorothy Fagan 2. Mary Park and Pearl Waring (equal) 3. Siamese Race.—First race: Vera Patterson and Leslie Padkin, and Naomi Dixon and Joan Galloway (equal) 1, Jean Murray and lona Douglas-3. Second race: Mad< r e Robertson and May Park 1. Phyllis Taplin and Margaret Palmer 2. Dorothy Fagan and Pearl Stringer 3. High Jump, under 12 years—May Dodds, 3ft Sin, 1; Joan Galloway 2. High Jump, over 12 years—N. Palmer, 3ft Join. 1; Madge Robertson 2, Helen Rae 3. BOYS. Five years—lan Robertson 1, Arthur Cartwright 2, Roy Waby 3. Six years—Jack Moffat 1, John Timble 2, Leslie. Temple 3. Seven years—Ralph Tonkins 1, Stanley Mills and lan Galloway (equal) 2. Eight years—John Park 1, Bert Parker 2. Tan Keith 3. i Nine years—lan Forrester 1, Joe M'Callinn 2, Arthur Johnson 3. Ten years —First race: William Widdowson 1, Ray Collett 2, Douglas Tonkins 3. Second race: Sid Hunt 1, Fred Maynard 2, Baden Gilchrist 3. Eleven years—Keith Hall 1, Clarence Milton 2, Reg. Keith 3. Twelve years—George Maynard and George Melton (equal) 1, Max Collett 3. Thirteen years—Vassil Irvine 1, Clive Stringer 2, William Holmquist 3. Sack Races.—First race: Baden Gilchrist 1, Sid Hunt 2, Douglas Tonkins 3. Second race: Reg Keith 1, George Melton 2, Max Collett 3. Third race: Fred Maynard 1, William Widdowson 2, Berries Forbes 3. Fourth race: Len Swan 1, Clive Stringer 2, Alex. Gilchrist 3. High Jump, under 12 years—W. Widclowson, 3ft Sin, 1; Reg Keith 2. High Jump, over 12 years—William Todd, 4ft Sin. 1; George Melton and Vassil Irvine (equal) 2. Married Women’s Race —Mrs Green 1, Mrs Shalders 2, Mrs Rodgers 3. Single Women’s Race —Miss RoseLorenzen 1, Miss Pearl Stringer 2, Miss June Dixon 3. Married Men’s Race —Mr F. Hicks 1, Mr J. Rawcliffe 2. Mr A. Brown 3. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—February 17: 10.31 a.m. and 11.1 p.m. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wed nesday. February 19, to load for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timarn and Lyttelton. The Karu is announced to load at Oamaru on Wednesday, February 19, for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timarn and Lyttelton. The Karetu loaded at Newcastle on February 8 and Sydney on February 10. and was due to complete at Hobart on Saturday for Bluff. Dunedin, Timarn, Lyttelton, Wellington and Oamaru. She loaded at Newcastle 156 tons of coal for Oamaru, being due here about February 26.

Men’s Singles.—J. C. Main lost to G. O’Malley 2—6, I—6; W. Duthie lost to J M‘Kenzie 2—6, o—6; C. Mollison beat W. George 6—5, 6—4; J. H. Main lost to W. M'Neill 6—4, 3—6, 5—6. Ladies’ Singles.—Mrs Wylie lost to Miss Hollamby 5 —6, I—6;1 —6; Mrs Holmes beat Mrs Davy 6—o, 6 —5; Mrs Mollison lost to Miss Elliott 2 —9; Miss Sutton lost to Miss Gunn I—9.1 —9. Men’s Doubles. —Main and Duthie lost to O’Malley and M'Kenzie I—6, 6—4, I—6; Mollison and Main beat George and M'Neill 6—3, 6—2. Ladies’ Doubles. —Mesdame s Wylie and Holmes beat Miss Hollamby and Mrs Davy 9 —B, Mrs Mollison and Miss Sutton lost to Misses Elliott and Gunn 6—9. Mixed Doubles.—Main and Mrs Wylie lost to , O’Malley arid Miss Hollamby 5 —9, Duthie and Mrs Holmes beat M'Kenzie and Miss Gunn 9 —5, Mollison and Mrs Mollison beat George and Mrs Davy 9 —2, Main and Miss Sutton lost to M'Neill and Miss Elliott I—9.

Totals: Waimate, 10 matches, 17 sets (147 games); Awamoa B, 6 matches. 9 sets (111 games). JUNIORS. .

Columba A 22 sets (191 games) beat Columba B 2 sets. (120 games). Friendly Bay beat Wesley. ' Pukeuri won by default from Oamaru. Papakaio beat Awamoa by 13 sets to 9.

At the conclusion of the Papakaio Awamoa junior match, played at Papakaio, Mr J. X. Armstrong, on behalf of the Awamoa Club,, expressed appreciation of the hospitality extended to the visiting team, and referred to the impending departure of Mr T. Wilson (Papakaio Club), who has been headmaster at the Papakaio School for the past two years, and has taken an active interest in tennis. He wished Mr Wilson every success and happiness for the future. Mr Wilson suitably replied. SOUTHERN SUB-ASSOCIATION.

The match between Kakamri and Maheno was very closely contested, and ended in both teams securing 12 sets. However, Kakanui gained the decision on games, although being only five ahead. Following are the results (Kakanui names first) : Men’s Singles.—L. Dougherty 2, C. Clark 7; J. Finlay 7, A. Clark 2; Jones 7, Gudsell 3; M'Donald 7, Davis 5; Smith 7, Watson 0; J. Clark 7, Dawson 3. Ladies’ Singles.*—Miss Wilson 3, Miss F. Newlands 6; Miss M. Carruthers 6, Miss Souness 4; Miss Gudsell 4, Miss M. Newlands 6; Miss A. Smith 6, Miss B. Dewar 4; Miss J. Smith 4, Miss M. Dewar 6; Miss M. Smith .1, Mrs Watson 6. Men’s Doubles—Dougherty and Finlay 6, C. Clark and Davis 3; Jones and Smith 6, A. Clark and Gudsell 4; McDonald and Clark 6. Watson and Lawson 5. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Wilson and Carruthers 6, Misses F. Newlands and Souness 4; Misses A. Smith and Gudsell 6. Mieses M. Dewar and M. Newlands 3; Misses J. and M. Smith •' defaulted to Miss B. Dewar and Mrs Watson. Mixed Doubles. —Dougherty and Miss Wilson 5, C. Clark and Miss F. Newlands 6; Finlay and Miss Carrutheiie 0. A, Clark and Miss Souness 6; Jones and Miss Gudsell 1, Gudsell and Miss M. Newlands 6; M'Donald and Miss J. Smith 4, Davis and Miss B. Dewar 6; Smith and Miss A. Smith 5, Watson and Miss M. Dewar 6; Clark and Miss M. Smith defaulted to Lawson and Mrs Watson. Totals: Kakanui, 12 sets (106 games): Maheno. 12 sets (101 games).

The Wingatui is due at Oaraaru to morrow for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., as agents for the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, Ltd., advise that the s.s. Matakana will load at Oaraaru for London and West Coast ports about to-day. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES ROSE OF OAMARU LODGE There was a large gathering at the last meeting of the Rose of Oaraaru Lodge. 1.0.0. F., members being present from the Ruth Lodge (Dunedin) as well as D.D.G.M. Sis. Squire, acting D.D.G.M. Bro. Glover, of Otago, and visitors from South Canterbury, Cromwell, and other lodges of the Order in North Otago. After the routine business had been disposed of, Sis. Samson extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, and then handed the meeting over to the officers of the Ruth Lodge, who had come up for the purpose of working the initiatory degree of the Order. The sisters did very good work, which was greatly appreciated by all. At the conclusion of the meeting members and visitors adjourned to the Lyric Hall, where the fifth birthday social of the Rose of Oaraaru Lodge was celebrated. During the evening dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Sis. Sherwin. Musical items were given by Sis. Buchanan (Te Waimatc Lodge), Sis. Samson and Sis. Campbell. During the supper interval the five candles on the birthday cake were lit by Sis. Samson, and were blown out by the past grands. Sis. Cox, as the oldest member of the lodge, then cut the cake, and in doing so she wished the lodge all prosperity for the future. A pleasant evening was terminated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” DEFENCE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB The Oamaru Defence Rifle Club on Saturday fired a match over the 500 and 600 yards ranges. The weather conditions were good, but a fairly strong north-east wind proved troublesome at times. The match was won by Fallon with 95. President Smith put up the best score at 500 yards with 47, and Steensou at 600 yards also with 47.. The following are the scores, the first seven being prize winners:—

Next Saturday the championship will conclude with a match at 300 and 600 yards. GENERAL NEWS The Oainaru South School picnic will now be held on Wednesday, February 19, at Hampden. The train will leave Oamaru at 9.10 a.in. stopping at Severn street crossing, Waiareka and Deborah. The return train leaves Hampden at 5.15 p.m., arriving in Oamaru at 6.15 p.m. Tickets will be procurable on the train, while those for the children may be obtained at the school. Messrs Mulligan and Forbes have been instructed by Mr F. L. Barr, who is leaving Oamaru, to sell the whole of his household furniture and effects on the premises, 24 Avon street, on Wednesday, February 26, commencing at 1 p.m.

Mrs Wilson’s property at Deborah, comprising 26-J acres, which was submitted to auction by Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons, was passed in at £9lO, but was afterwards sold at an advanced price to Mr M'Kellar, of Wansbeck street. Present entries for the Waiareka sale to-morrow include mixed-sex fat and forward lambs, wether lambs, store lambs, two-tooth ewes and wethers, fat ewes and fat cattle. KUROW NOTES Sheep Drive At a special ■ meeting of the managers of the Kurow Presbyteriaii Church it was decided to hold an extensive sheep drive in the near future, the date to be fixed later.

Juvenile Tennis Tournament The junior tournament conducted by the Waitaki Lawn Tennis Sub-association on the Kurow courts was a complete success. Mr Len. Pavletich, jun„ made the presentation of prizes and congratulated the winners. The following are the winners: — Girls’ Singles Championship (15 years and under).—E. M'Kinnon. Girls’ Doubles Championship.—M. M'Caw and E. Cairns. Girls’ Handicap (13 and under)--E Cairns. Boys’ Singles Championship (15 and under). —Robinson. Boys’ Doubles Championship.—Sutherland and M'Kenzie. Boys’ Handicap (13 and under). —Fin--1 arson brothers. Girls’ Singles Handicap.—H. Packwoo' l Girls’ Doubles Handicap—E. and W Walker. Boys’ Singles Handicap.—Dunn. Bovs’ Doubles Handicap—W. Small and W. M'Aughtrie. Mixed Doubles Handicap.—W. Small and M. M'Kinnon.

500 600 yds. yds. Hep. Tl. Rfm. Fallon .. 44 45 6 — 95 Rfm. Steenson 44 47 — 91 Rfm. W. Gibson .. 46 45 — 91 Rfm. R. Orbell 45 44 2 — 91 Rfm. Mosley .. 43 42 5 — 90 Rfm. G. Doran 42 40 7 — 89 Rfm. ‘M'Latchie 45 42 2 — 89 Vice.-pres. Koppert 46 43 — 89 Rfm. Leslie 46 43 — 89 Pres. R. Smith .. 47 42 — 89 Rfm. W. Smith .. 42 40 5 — 87 Rfm. Allan 46 37 4 — 87 Rfm. Murdock 41 36 7 — 84