NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22810, 20 February 1936, Page 15

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

MAGISTRATE’S COURT WEEKLY SITTING The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was held before Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M., yesterday morning. Judgment by default was given for the plaintiff in the following civil claim: — Hallenstein Bros. v. G. D. Smart, £2 5s lid, costa £1 6s Cd. POLICE CASES. Sergeant Murray conducted the following police prosecutions:— Clement Alexander Steven' was charged with driving a car negligently in Thames street, and with failing to keep to the left. Constable M‘Cormack gave evidence of the occurrence, the defendant being fined £2, costs 16s, witnesses’ expenses 8s on the first charge, and ordered to pav costs 10s on the second. Alfred James Luxon, for whom Mr R. D. H. Swindley appeared, pleaded guilty to stealing coal to the value of Is 6d, the property of the Linton Coal Company. Sergeant Murray stated that Constable Thyne saw Luxon with a sugar bag,near the truck, and Luxon admitted taking a few lumps of coal. The police had received complaints about the theft of coal from trucks. The magistrate said he would make it a dear bag of coal, and imposed a fine of £2, in default seven days’ imprisonment, one month being allowed for payment of the fine. After hearing the evidence of Constable Waring, Alfred Faris, Leslie Alan, Alfred Goodall and Ivan Smart were each fined 10s, costs 10s, for riding, bicycles over the railway overhead bridge leading from Wansbeck street to Friendly Bay. NEGLIGENT DRIVING.

Gilbert Falls was charged with driving a motor van in a manner which might have been dangerous to the public, negligent driving, failing to give way to traffic approaching from the right, and failing to keep the warning device in proper working order. Mr R. D. H. Swindley appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty to the first three charges, and guilty to the fourth charge. Mr J. H. Main watched the proceedings on behalf of Thomas Phu*Thomas Phillips in evidence stated that on October 20 he was riding a. bicycle along Hull street on his correct, side, and when he came to the intersection a car came around the corner, witness swerving right around to avoid an accident. The car came straight on instead of going to the correct side and ran him down, the car being on its incorrect side. The speed of the car was far too fast. Witness was about a foot from the grass on the left-hand side. The driver of the car seemed to be adjusting something with his,feet, but if he had been looking he could have seen witness easily, and should have given way to him. There was nothing to obstruct the view. The car struck him and witness suffered a fractured right thigh. The car finished up at the kerb on its incorrect side. If , the car driver had kept to his correct side there would have been no accident, but he cut the corner. •. ■ - , Harold F. Brent stated Phillips was travelling steadily on his correct side as he passed him. As he swerved, at the corner as though he was going into Test street a car came into view. The cyclist had cut the corner and skidded into loose gravel, the back wheel going under him. He was positive the car did not strike the cyclist, who fell when the car was seven yards off. The car was on its incorrect side and seemed to be travelling fairly fast. If the, car and cycle had been on their correct side there would have been no accident, and if the car had been travelling at a reasonable speed it could have been pulled up before passing the cyclist on the ground. He did not hear the horn sounded, and the car was travelling at about 30 miles an hour.

Mr Swindley said the defence was an absolute denial that an impact occurred, and submitted that the cyclist had come to grief by skidding in the loose gravel. > Mr Orr Walker stated that, in view of the contradictory evidence, it would be dangerous for him to hold that the car actually struck Phillips. It resolved itself into a question as to whether there was negligent driving on the part of the defendant. He' was not prepared to hold that the car struck and broke the man s leg. That would be a matter for a civil claim and a jury. . , Gilbert Falls, dairyman, Weston, stated that when he was about a chain from the intersection he saw the cyclist coasting along. He was half way across the intersection when the cyclist fell. His car did not strike the cyclist, and , he wqnt to the incorrect side to get behind him. He could have stopped the car sooner, but there was no. necessity, and he ran•the car to the kerb because the cyclist was lying on the ground injured. Mr Orr-Walker questioned the defendant as to why he did not pull up or keep to his correct side, and commented that on his own evidence he was guilty of grossly negligent driving. There was a duplication of the charges, and the first was withdrawn by the police. , . Continuing, the magistrate said it was not his .business to decide whether the negligent driving caused injury to Phillips. The whole of the evidence showed that Falls was guilty of very negligent driving in doing what he had done, and he would be convicted and fined £5, with costs (3s) and witnesses’ expenses (6s Odl on the second charge. If he did not strike the cyclist it was his good fortune. It was one of those cases which should be made a warning to motorists that at intersections they must look after their speed and carry out the regulations strictly, otherwise damage might -take place. To have no horn and not give warning was in itself a serious matter. As a warning to motorists some suspension should be placed on his driver’s licence. In the interests of the public and incidentally the motorist himself the licence . would be suspended for three months. The third charge was dismissed and on the fourth charge the defendant was ordered to pay costs (3s). Mr Swindley asked for a reconsideration of the cancellation of the licence, as this would btfar very heavily on the defendant, who was a married man with three young children, and had no one else to drive the vehicle. Mr Orr-Walker said, on his own showing. the defendant was guilty of gross negligence. Was a man to be punished for the results of negligence or the quantum of negligence? It was not to punish the man so much as a war 'in" to motorists. He would take into consideration that there was no one else to drive the vehicle, and would reduce the suspension to two months. TRAFFIC BREACHES. The traffic inspector of the Main Highways Board (Mr W. B. B. M‘Dowell) proceeded against James Rae for operating a motor vehicle not equipped with brakes complying -with the regulations. Mr A. Hamilton, who appeared for the

defendant, explained the circumstances of the case, and the defendant was convicted and discharged. Leslie Robert Smart was proceeded against by the inspector for driving a car in a manner which might have been dangerous to the public, and with failing to stop a vehicle when requested to do so by the traffic inspector. Albert Smart was proceeded against by the inspector for driving a car in a manner which might have been dangerous to the public. Mr R. D. H. Swindley appeared for the defendants, who pleaded not guilty. The inspector stated that at 5.45 p.m. on January 25 he observed Albert Smart driving south towards Oamaru. As it approached and passed witness the car appeared to be driven in an irregular fashion, sometimes being on the incorrect side and sometimes in the middle of the road. He followed it into the borough, and in the vicinity of Teviot street the defendant made a wide swerve past a taxi, and continued to drive on on the incorrect side until he was stopped by witness. Witness sounded his siren near Teviot street, but the car continued for two blocks and a-half, the speed recorded being from 30 to 35 miles per hour. The steering gear was all right, and the driver appeared to have had some drink, and witness told him he was not in a fit state to drive the vehicle. He went away and got someone to drive the vehicle away. In the back witness observed three jars, which he found later at the Police Station to contain beer. The defendant, Albert Smart, when told not to drive, became very noisy and used obscene language. He requested Leslie Robert Smart not to drive the vehicle away as a police constable was on his way, but the defendant drove away along Thames Highway. When approaching Weaver street witness signalled him to stop, but defendant turned into Weaver street and drove on his incorrect side to Ayr street. Witness passed him and parked in the middle of Ayr street and forced the defendant to stop, and asked him to return the vehicle to Thames street, which he did. Witness produced certificates as to the actual speeds shown by the speedometer. Corroborative evidence was given by Inspector Peter Laughton and James Malcolm.

For the defence, Albert Smart stated that on the afternoon of January 25 he was driving on the centre of the road between 20 and 25 miles an hour. The left-hand front wheel was buckled and wobbled. He contradicted the inspector’s evidence as to the requests not to drive the car, and that of the police constable. Witness afterwards saw Constable Waring, who told him he could not arrest him for being drunk. Corroborative evidence as to the speed of the car and the position on the centre of the road was given by Henry William Griffiths, and also on similar lines to the other defendant, by Leslie Robert Smart. Mr Orr-Walker said he -was satisfied the defendant Albert Smart was driving on the wrong side, and that with a speed exceeding a’ reasonable speed made it driving in a manner dangerous to the public. A fine of £3, with costs (16s) and witness’s expenses, was imposed. He was not quite satisfied that Leslie Robert Smart was driving in a dangerous manner, and would give him the benefit of the doubt, but ne preferred to accept the inspector’s statement that the defendant had driven the car away after two warnings, and on this charge he would be fined £l, with costs (10s). BOYS’ EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW OF YEAR’S WORK At the annual meeting of the Boys’ Employment Committee held in March, 1935, the members decided that no further regular meetings should be held except if urgently necessary, and at the same time authorised by Mr J. C. Kirkness to carry on the work of honorary secretary along the same lines as those adopted in the previous pear. In a report to the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney), Mr Kirkness says this he had endeavoured to do, and he asked to be relieved of the position, which he had held for four years. Mr Kirkness reported that the registrations during the past year had been much lower, 44 as against 85, 114 and 154 in the previous years. The jobs filled to date numbered 79, compared with 120, 132, and 113 in the preceding years. The jobs found were classified as follows: —Casual 48, farm 24, trade or shop 7. The expenditure Tor the year was as follows: —Advertising £2 4s fid, boys’ fares, etc., £2 12s, bureau fees ss, postages and telegrams 3s 9d; —total, £5 5s 3d. The funds in hand amount to approximately £37 3s 6d, including accrued interest. As woul(I be ' seen > stated Mr Kirkness, the position so far as employment for boys was concerned, had improved very considerably. Parents, however, still continued to , make inquiries about prospects for their boys, and it might seem advisable to have a central office where parents, boys, and employers could make inquiries to their mutual advantage. In asking them to relieve him of his duties as honorary secretary to the committee as soon as possible, Mr Kirkness thanked the Mayor and the committee for their courtesy, consideration, and confidence during the past years. He did not hand in his resignation without regret. He had derived very great pleasure from his association with the lads who had come under their joint care, their parents, and the members of the committee. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—February 20: 0.58 a.m. and 1.23 p.m. Arrivals. —The Wingatui at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday from Dunedin. The Wainui at 6.30 a.m. yesterday from Dunedin. Departures. —The Wainui at 3 p.m. yesterday for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton; the Wingatui at 1 a.m. yesterday for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. NOTES. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday, March 4, to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu is due to load at Oamaru on Wednesday, February 26, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru 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, Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, and Oamaru. She loaded at Newcastle 156 tons of coal for Oamaru, being due here about February 26. The Wingatui is due at Oamaru on Monday, March 9, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Titoki will load at Westport about Monday, February 24, coal for Dunedin, Oamaru, and Timaru. VALEDICTORY Prior to their leaving the Polytechnic, Miss Gill and Miss D. Glass were bidden farewell by the members of the firm and staff. Mr Robert Brown said they had received Miss Gill’s resignation with regret, as she had always shown , a fine character and a high business ability in her long and loyal association with the firm. He presented to her a handsome chair, and Mr A. Kay, on behalf of the staff, made a presentation of a watch, and spoke of the good-fellowship that existed between the members of the staff. Mr llrown, in wishing Miss Glass suepess in the future, and praising her attention to her duties, made a presentation of a travelling rug, the staff giving her a Nellie Stewart bangle and crystal vase. Mr M'Killop and other members of the staff added their tributes to the good qualities of the recipients, who suitably acknowledged the gifte and god wishes.

LAWN TENNIS NOTES February 22.—North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Awamoa courts. Alarch 7. —North Otago v. Otago, at Awamoa courts. REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES. A good deal of interest is being displayed in the representative match between the two old rivals, North Otago and South Canterbury, which will be played at the Awamoa courts on Saturday,. commencing at 11 a.m. The North Otago team selected is perhaps the strongest to represent this district for some years, and' the players should give good accounts of themselves. However, they will meet some first-class players from South Canterbury, and the local representatives will have to be on their mettle if they expect to make a good showing. The North Otago team is as follows; — S. D. Al'Dougall, A. Feathers (Oamaru), L. Al'Kinnon (Kurow), G. O’Malley (Waimate), R. Johnstone (Awamoa), J. M'Kenzie (Waimate), Aliases' D. Aliller (Aleadowbank), I. Romans (Oamaru), Airs Bradley (Awamoa), Alisses Slater (Aleadowbank), Humphries (Awamoa), and Donaldson (Awamoa); emergencies —J. Walton (Awamoa) and Miss Nicolls (Awamoa). It is very interesting to note that a representative match has been arranged between a North Otago junior team, comprising players under 17 years of age, and a junior team from the Waitaki Subassociation, to take place on Saturday on the Oamaru Club’s courts. There are some very promising young players in both associations, and this match will be full of interest throughout. Each side will be represented by four boys and four girls. The North Otago junior team is as follows:—W. Liddell, AI. Hendy, D. Church, R. M'Whirter (Columba), Alisses Joyce Thomson, Brenda Anderson, J. Corrigall, and M. Falconer. COAIPETITION AIATCHES.

Oamaru put up a much stronger opposition against Awamoa A on Saturday last than in the first match of the season between these two teams, and the final result was uncertain until the very last. Awamoa A, by winning three of theAlixed Doubles, took the match by 9 matches tc 7, after a close and interesting game. There were quite a few surprises during the afternoon. Walton fought very gamely against his more experienced player, Al'Dougall, whose superior court-craft carried him through to win 6 —l, 6—4. The match between Feathers and Johnstone was full of hard driving, and the former played very well to register a win after a three-set match. Feathers lost the first set, but took the next two 1 airly comfortably. Gifiin played a great game to defeat . Alande, being exceptionally steady in his play. He also placed his ■shots nicely, and took the match 6 —l, 6—5. M. Ross was the only Oamaru man to lose his Single, going down to Familton, who scored an easy win. Although losing the first set to Airs Bradley, Alias Romans played excellent tennis in the next two sets, and did not allow her opponent to take a game. Aliss Humphries registered a good win against Aliss Wylde-Browne, against whom she proved too steady. Alisses Corrigall and Skene are actually junior players, and were no match for Misses Nicolls and Donaldson, although putting up a good light. Al'Dougall and Feathers, although losing the first set in the Alen’s Doubles to Joliustone and Walton, played well in the last two sets, and won in convincing fashion. Maude and Familton showed improved combination, and had little difficulty in defeating their opposing pair. Although the Awamoa pail-, Mrs Bradley and Aliss Humphries, put up a good fight against Alisses Romans and WyldeBrowne, the latter took the match after a very close struggle, winning on the odd game. At this stage the matches were even, and all depended on the Alixed Doubles as to the final result. In view of the’r good performances earlier in the afternoon, it was fully expected that M'Dougall and Miss Romans might easily defeat Johnstone and Airs Bradley, but the Awamoa pair came to light, and combined well to gain a fairly good win. Feathers and Miss Wylde-Browne accounted for Walton and Miss Nicolls to the tune of 9—3, and were the only Oamaru pair to win their Alixed Doubles. Waimate did not have its best team out on Saturday, but this does not detract in any way from the good showing put up by the Awamoa B team against its worthy opponents from across the river, as indeed the hill team is to he congratulated on gaining the number of matches it did. J. C. Main and W. Duthie fell fairly easy victims to O’Mailey and Al'Kenzie respectively, but C. Alollison got home with a good win. defeating George after a close tussle 6—5, 6—4. Although taking the first set off Al'Neill, J. H. Alain went down in the next two, although putting up a good fight. Airs Wylie ran Aliss Hollamby close in the first set, but managed to secure only one game in the next. Airs Holmes accounted for Airs Davy, 6 —o, 6—5, and was the only Awamoa lady to win her Single. Waimate thus had a lead of four matches at the completion of the Singles, but failed to increase this lead, the Doubles being evenly distributed. AROUND THE CLUBS. . Several results of club championship matches in both the men’s and ladies’ sections are reported from the Awamoa Club, and these are as follows; —Alen’s championship: J. Familton beat Henry 7 5 5 —7, 6 —3; J. Walton beat C. Alollison 7—5, 6—2; J. White heat G. Dunkley I—6. 6—o, 6—3; R. Johnstone beat C. Alande 6 —l. 5—7. 6—4; J. H. Main beat L. Barsdell 6 —2, 6—4; J. C. Main beat W. Diitliie by default. Ladies championship; Aliss C. Nicolls heat Aliss Gibb 3—6, 6—3. 6—l; Airs Bradley beat Mrs Alollison 6—o, 6—o; Airs Bradley beat Aliss Nicolls 6—2, 6—5; Miss Humphries beat Airs Holmes 6 —3, 6 —4; Aliss Humphries beat Airs Wylie 6—l, g—3 ; Donaldson beat Aliss Sutton 6—2, 6—l. Two important ladder matches have ben played at the Oamaru Club’s courts lately, main interest being centred in the match between Al'Dougall and Feathers. After a closely-fought game, Al'Dougall proved the winner in straight sets. The first set went to 6 all and the second to 5 all, Al'Dougall winning the next two games in each instance. Giffin proved too good for Ross, whom he defeated 6—2, 6—3. The annual match between the Aleadowbank Club and the Aorangi Club (Timaru) will take place at the Aleadowbank Club’s courts on Saturday, and the

following have been selected to represent the home team: —South, Easton, Hedges, Mulligan, Hore, Langley, Misses Rutherford, Forrest, King, Mrs Forrest, Miss M'Quade, and Mrs Tait; emergencies, Al'Donald and Miss M'Lay. At the Columba Club’s courts L. Miller and W. A. Liddell have again met one another in a hard tussle. Although Miller again won, Liddell ran him very closely all the way, and he had to fight hard to obtain his win. The match went to 8 all, and Miller won the next gam4 to register a victory. J. Hendy and J. Christie also played a close game, and the result went in favour of Hendy on the odd game. 11. Miller was not successful in his challenge against A. Faris, by whom he was beaten 9—4. A. H. Alain proved too good for C. Barsdell, defeating his opponent 9—4. Of the ladies, Aliss B. Anderson registered a good win over M. Christie, whom she defeated 7 —l, and Aliss J. Fraser managed to ward off a challenge from Miss R. Brown, defeating the latter 7 —o. MAJESTIC THEATRE From the prolific pen of Damon Runyon, sports expert and short story writer, comes the new Paramount screen comedy, “ She Loves a Uniform,” showing to-night and Friday. The picture, which shows what happens when a group of Runyons "very hard citizens” from Broadway get mixed up with a beautiful but determined heiress, features Patricia Ellis, Cesar Romero, jjnd Larry Crabbe. Romero manages to get himself engaged to Patricia Ellis on the strength of' the beautiful aviation uniform he wears. But he changes his mind and runs off, leaving the boys with the young ldsy on their hands. She takes them in hand, polishes their manners, and practises her cooking on the suffering Broadwayites until they plead with her millionaire father to take her back. However, he will have nothing to do with her, and tells them that their only chance is to get her married to his friend’s son, a student at Yale. The uproarious climax is devoted to showing how Air Runyon’s citizens bring about the desired wedding. GENERAL NEWS The Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association, in conjunction with Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., iAd., Oamaru, will offer for sale at their land saleroom, Victoria street, Waimate, on Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m., the freehold farm at Alorven in the estate of the late Mr A. J. Pearse. The property comprises 918 acres, together with all buildings. This farm is subdivided into handysized areas, and water is supplied to every paddock by water races. The land grows good grain and root crops, and is sweet sheep country where lambs easily fatten. The farm is handily situated, being two miles from the Alorven township and 11 miles from Waimate. Further particulars are advertised. The annual barracks of the Waitaki Boys’ High School is being held at the school grounds this week. Sergeant-major APCurrie is in command, and he is ably assisted by members of the school teaching staff and officers of the permanent force. The course of military training will be concluded to-morrow. There was a good attendance of members and several visitors at a meeting of the Weston branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. The roll call, “A cheery motto for the new year,” was well responded to. In the competition for a plate of biscuits Alollie Alatlieson was first, Airs Falloon second, Mrs Gemmell third, and Airs Park highly commended. A social hour was then spent, and afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Gibson, Third, and ATNaugliton. One of the largest shipments of cars to Oamaru in recent years was unloaded from the Holmglen, and consisted of eight Chcvrolets, one Vauxhall, and one Ford. During the hearing of a case at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday a witness was very positive that the speed of a car did not exceed 20 miles, or at the most 25 miles, as he was watching the speedometer continually. When asked why he watched the speedometer all the time from the back seat, he gave the very good reason: “I was a bit windy, as I had been tipped out once or twice.” PERSONAL Aliraiuar Hotel.—Aliss APKerrow, Miss Henry (Alataura); Air*A. Alilne, Air Kay, Air S. Johnstone, Air R. C. Brown (Dunedin) ; Mr A. Al'Donald (Timaru): Air J. ATKenzie, Air AT. AI. APConnell (Invercargill); Air and Airs A. Teasdale (Wellington) ; Airs J. Franklin. Aliss L. E, Franklin (Ashburton). Queen’s Hotel. —Air AI. W. Young, Air P. H. Alanay (Wellington): Air and Airs Durose, Air and Airs A. R. Harris, Air J. Neville, Air J. 0. Bold (Christchurch); Alr« AlacFarlane (Waiau); Mr L. W. Geddes, Air T. G. Blair (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.-—Air D. J, Robertson, Air B. A, Frostick (Christchurch); Air J. G. Neil. Air A. Deans. Air C. L. Mathias (Dunedin); Air W. 0. Nial (Alelbourne): Mr J. R. Cole, Mr H. Fletcher (Wellington); Mr and Airs J. A. APDonalcl (Auckland); Air and Airs J. S. South (Invercargill); Air S. Blair (Timaru). BOATING The final of the second round of the Oamaru Boating Club’s races took place under ideal rowing conditions between Rooke (stroke), H. Tempero (3), R. APlntosh (2), A. Torrance (bow), and E. Holland (stroke). E. Sampson (3). A. Holland (2), J. Blackgrovc (bow). Holland was first off the mark to gain an early lead of half a length, which was maintained until halfway home, when Rooke quickening his stroke, endeavoured to overtake his opponent. Both crews rowed in fine fashion, and showed a marked improvement on the previous evening, but, crossing the line in a strong finish. Holland went on to win by threequarters of a length.

SWIMMING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACES The following are the results of the championship events held at the baths under the control of the Oamaru Swimming Club:— 100 Yards Senior Breaststroke,—R. APLaren 1, C. Beattie and S. Aliller (equal) 2. The only starters. Won comfortably. Times: 87 l-ssec, 91sec. 100 Yards Ladies’ Freestyle;.—Aliss V. Jones 1, Misses N. APLaren and D. Crawsbaw (equal) 2. Five starters. Won by two yards. Times: 92sec, 93 3-ssec. 100 Yards Junior Boys’ Freestyle.—R. Brown 1, J. Bruce 2, R. Davies 3. The only starters. Won by 10 yards; similar distance between second and third. Times: 79sec, 87 4-ssec. 66 2-3 Yards Girls’ Freestyle. — Miss J. Cradock 1, Aliss E. Gemmell 2, Aliss R. Woodgate 3. Only starters. Won easily, with four feet between second and third. Times: 55 2-ssec, 60 2-ssec, 62 l-ssec. 50 Yards Senior Freestyle.—First heat" R. APLaren 1, K. Gemmell 2, S. Miller 3. Four starters. Times: 29 2-ssec, 30 4-ssec, 31sec. Second heat: E. Jones 1, N. APlvor 2, C. Beattie 3. Only starters. Times: 30 2-ssec, 33 2-ssec, 33 3-ssec. CRICKET NOTES REPRESENTATIVE MATCH Athough North Otago compiled the very satisfactory total of 237 runs in its match against an Otago side last Saturday, four of the visiting batsmen went for the bowling in earnest, and with five minutes to go before closing time had managed to surpass the local side’s total and still had live wickets to go. The match was played in the best sporting spirit, and was thoroughly enjoyed. The wicket at School was just drying out after the rain, and heavy dew when North Otago went in to bat, Uttley (North Otago's captain) preferring to go in than send the visi'tors in to bat after their long journey. The opening pair Uttley and Cahill, gave their side a good start, despite the fact that the ball was kicking a good deal off the wicket, especially Henderson’s deliveries. Uttley compiled his 36 runs by correct cricket, and his driving on the off was particularly forceful. In playing a half-hearted shot to cover he was caught out by Boyd off Dey. Cahill also batted well for 26 runs, and the board showed 61 runs before the first wicket went. In moving out to the slow bowler, Kean, who played for St. Kevin’s College two season's ago,. Brooker missed the ball, and was well stumped by Lawson when he had reached four rims. Zimmermann appeared to be well settled and was batting confidently when he snicked a ball in an endeavour to hook it, just before the lunch adjournment, and was caunght behind. Beckingham was also shaping well when he paid the penalty, being run out in an endeavour to get an extra run. He managed to reach the same total of 11 as Zimmermann. Davey had added 16 runs to the total when he was well caught by Constable close in at leg, and Hendra, in hitting out to a wide ball, only snicked it to Galland in the slips. Maddigan batted confidently and hit out at anything Wall tossed up, and also enjoyed himself with Grov.es, whom he hit for three sixes. His 36 runs were compiled in quick time. Andrew also batted well, although ho did not appear very confident at the start. However, he settled down to business, and drove effectively to score 37 runs. He was dismisssod through Ryan accepting a good catch. Wilson gave a good exhibition also, and by sound driving compiled the good score of 31. Ji. catch by Lawson ended his innings, however. The total of 237 runs was obtained without much delay, most of the batsmen being caught out. , The wicket had greatly improved after lunch. Otago opened with Boyd and Ryan, but after hitting a boundary and two off Zimmermann the former returned a hard drive to the bowler, who made a good catch. Groves and Ryan made a much better stand, and the partnership realised over 100 runs. Early in his innings Groves should have been caught at cover off the left-hander, Zimraermann, but continued to bat soundly for 46 runs. He made a wild hit at a ball from Hendra and skied it to Wilson. Ryan bore a somewhat charmed life, being dropped here and there at intervals. However, ho reached 83 runs, which proved very valuable. He scored chiefly with vigorous hook shots, being very severe on anything short. He eventually went by the Ibw course to a ball from Davey. In the same over Henderson was dismissed in the same manner without scoring. Galland might easily have, been out first ball to the same bowler, as the ball cannoned off his pad to hit. his wicket without dislodging a bail. Galland was not at all sure of himself for a time, but later settled down to business, and as his. innings progressed gained much more confidence. He went for the runs in good style, and hit out all round the wicket. His 82 runs comprised two 6’s and 10 4’s. The boHvling was good, but more support might have been forthcoming from the field. Both Maddigan and Zimmermann beat the batsmen many times, but were unable to connect with the wicket. Davey bowled well, keeping the ball well up and turning it appreciably. Wilson was also useful in attack, but Hendra and Cahill did not strike a length. SWIMMING Very large entries have been received for practically all the events at the swimming carnival to-night, and all the races will be sternly contested. The main attraction will bo the club championship races, which are sure to be particularly exciting, as rivalry in these is very keen. The handicap races also will be attractive to watch, especially the relay, in which 14 teams have entered, and the 220 yards short-limit handicap, in which the best distance swimmers will take part. The club has also provided races for the younger swimmers, who usually show great keenness. Further particulars are advertised. COURSING At a special meeting of the North Otago Coursing Club it was decided, in view of the reorganisation of the Dunedin Club, to withdraw the North Otago Club’s application for June 22 and 23 in favour of the Dunedin Club, which formerly coursed on the King’s Birthday. The Wise Alemorial Cup. New Zealand Derby and New Zealand Oaks, usually decided on the King’s Birthday, have now been brought forward to June 6 and 8, and

the Sewell Cup and maiden event eet down for June 0 will now bo decided on May 23. KUROW NOTES WAITAKI HYDRO PICNIC Last Saturday afternoon the ■works picnic was held in a paddock lent by Mr Walter Cameron. The warm, sunshiny weather was ideal for such a function and camp residents were present in large numbers. The energetic committee, under the chairmanship of Mr E. Dean, is to be congratulated on the carrying out to schedule of a large programme. The following are the sports results:— Single Ladies’ Race —Miss S. Barry 1, Miss R. M'Culloch 2. Single Men’s Race —R. Parsons 1, H. M. Tomlinson 2. Married Women’s Race —Mrs E. Winslade 1, Mrs Cheyne 2, Mrs M. Hunt 3. Married Men’s Race—R. Walker 1, M. Hunt 2. Married Women’s Handicap —Mrs E. Wills 1, Mrs E. Wiuslade_ 2, Mrs H. Shaw 3. Women’s Consolation Handicap—Mrs Sherman 1, Mrs Doyle 2, Mrs Phethean 3. Girls, 14 to 16 years —lda Bloomfield 1. Girls, 12 to 14 years—Gloria Anderson 1. Boys, 14 to 16 years—R. Parsons 1, B. 'Robinson 2, K. Alexander 3. Girls, 11 to 12 years —lsobel Aitcheson 1. Boys, 11 to 12 years—Peter Parsons 1. Girls, 0 to 11 years—Betty Parsons 1. Boys, 9 to 11 years—Ronald Newton 1. Girls, 7 to 9 years—Sylvia White 1. Boys, 7 to 9 years—Vernon Shaw 1. Girls, 6 to 7 years—Miss Cheyne 1. Boys, sto 7 years —Master Winslade 1. Girls, under 5 years—Gladys Williamson 1. Boys, under 5 years—Graham Alecock 1. _ Mixed, under 6 years—Beatrice Binnie I,_ Alan Williamson 2. Elephant Race —Miss R. M'Culloch 1. Tyre Race—Douglas Hunt 1. Girls’ Skipping Race—Sylvia_ White 1. Wheelbarrow Race—Mavis Haigh and Bert Wells 1. Chicken Race —Ladies: Mr« Anderson 1. Men: Mr Wills 1. Girls Tyre Race —No. 1: J. Kerr 1. No. 2: Winnie Packwood 1. Three-legged Race —Doreen Sidwell and Sylvia White 1. Adult Three-legged Race—Mies D. Smith and Mr Anderson 1. Wheelbarrow Race —Miss W. Packwood and Mr Joyce 1. Men’s Tyre Race —W. Hunt 1, M. Barry 2, W. Anderson, 3. Committeemen’s Race-—C. Herbert 1, A. J. Kerr 2. Baby Show —Six months and under; Baby Hunt 1. Six months to 18 months: Baby Phethean 1. Six months to two years: Babies Stewart and Reinke (equal) 1. Two years to three years: Baby Rutledge 1. PIRATES’ DANCE. There was a good attendance at the Pirates football dance held in the Hakataramea Hall on Saturday last. Mr D. Carney and Miss D. Welsh were the winners of the Monte Carlo waltz, and Mr D. Russell and partner the winner of the “Lucky Spot.” Miss N. Nye’s occhestra supplied the music, and Mr L. Pavletich carried out the duties of M.C. THE SWIMMING POND. A well-attended public meeting called by the School Committee was held to consider ways and means of financing the High School baths. Mr Chapman, chairman of the School Committee, produced the plans and specifications of the proposed pond, the cost of materials required being £248 2s. Of this sum the School Committee had in hand £4O in cash, equipment valued at £2O, and local people had promised to take up debentures to the value of £125. Negotiations were under way for a supply of labour, and there were expectations that the Unemployment Board would assist. Mr Neave explained that the matter had been discussed by the School Committee and that the baths would be available to the public, an annual subscription being suggested as a means of providing revenue. A general discussion followed, and the suggestion of the School Committee that a bazaar be held was deemed to be inadequate for the purpose, and a grand carnival and gala day with a dance to follow was accepted as a preliminary, with a two-day bazaar to follow about a month later. Thursday, April 2, was decided upon for the carnival and dance, and Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2. for the bazaar. A general committee was formed with Messrs A. H. Chapman aa chairman, D. E. Neave as secretary, and J. Shanks as treasurer, and separate organising committees were formed to take charge of, and go right ahead with, the various arrangements. LAWN TENNIS. The second round of lawn tennis matches was commenced on SaturdayPlaying on the Livingstone courts, Hakataramea defeated the home team by nine sets to seven. The detailed results, with Hakataramea names mentioned first, are:— _ • Men’s Singles.—L. Pavletich 6, Spiers 2; Sanders 6, Brookes 2; Gawn 1, Clark 6; J. Pavletich 6, Cook 6. Ladies’ Singles.—Mrs Forbes 3, Miss Bloomfield 6; Miss Fraser 4, Mrs Wilson 6; Miss Welsh 2, Mrs Barnes 6; Miss Forbes 6 Miss Harker 0. Men’s Doubles. —L. and J. Pavletich G, Speirs and Brookes 2; Gawn and Sanders 6, Clark and Cook 2. Ladies’ Doubles.—Mrs Forbes and Miss Fraser 3, Miea Bloomfield and Mrs Wilson 6; Misses Welsh and Forbes 6, Mrs Barnes and Miss Harker 4. Mixed Doubles.—L. Pavletich and Mrs Forbes 6, Speirs and Miss Bloomfield 2; Sanders and Mies Fraser 5, Brookes and Mi’s Barnes 6; Gawn and Miss Welsh 6, Clark and Mrs Wilson 4; J. Pavletich and Mies Forbes 5, Cook and Miss Harker 6.

The following is the Waitaki Lawn Tennis Snb-association ranking list:— Men.—L. M'Kinnon, H. C. Walker, C. A. Maude, D. Cameron, K. Sumpter, T. M'Kinnon, L. Pavletich, Lynekey, Speirs, M'Kay, H. Jewiss and G. C. Brookes.

Ladies. —Misses J. Johnson, N. Lawlor, E. Bloomfield, S. P. Lawson, M. Burnett, Mrs T. Wilson, Mrs Gribben, Misses M. Walker, M. Wilson, Mrs Lynskey, Miss Gillespie and Mrs Forbes.