NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22824, 7 March 1936, Page 19

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECI

L CORRESPONDENT.)

FLOWER SHOWS WESTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual show of the Weston Horticultural Society was held in the Weston Hall on Thursday, and despite a somewhat unfavourable season and the storms of last week, a very creditable display was made by exhibitors in the various sections. It was pleasing to note the continued interest taken by the children in needlework, flowers and baking, and this year the vegetables and fruit again brought forward a very strong representation of well-grown produce. Awards:—

NEEDLEWORK. Judge: Mrs Swan. Crocheted article—Mrs Brennan 1 and

Embroidered article, Richelieu —Miss L. Mitchell 1.

Coloured embroidery, any article—Miss K. Matheson 1, Miss S. Buzan 2. Collection of fancy work—Miss L. Mitchell 1. Needlework, white —A. 0. Craig 1, Knitted article—Mrs Laney 1, A. 0. Craig 2 and 3. Embroidered aprons—H. Burke 1, Miss M. Park 2, Miss K. Matheson 3. Marquetry—Miss Dick 1, B. M'Naughton 2, A. 0. Craig 3. Tapestry—Miss I. Laney 1, Miss M. Park 2. Poker work—B, M'Naughton 1. Handwork—Mjsb I. Farrant 1. Most points in section —Miss L. Mitchell. CHILDREN. Embroidered article —Marjorie Kilpatrick 1, Joy Craig 2. Buttonhole —Marjorie Kilpatrick 1, Joy Craig 2. Darning—Marjorie Craig 1, Joy Craig 2. Patch on linen or cotton —Joy Craig 1. Table centre —John E. Fitzgerald 1. Knitting—Joy Craig 1. Handwork—John E. Fitzgerald 1, Joy Craig 2. Most points in section —Marjorie Kilpatrick. CUT FLOWERS. Judge: Mr G. S. Jones. Six sweet peas—Mrs D. Burns 1. Salpiglossis—Mrs D. Copland 1. Three roses—Mrs D. Burns 1. Champion rose —Mrs Park 1, Mavis Park 2. Four carnations—Mrs D. Copland 1. Three gladioli—Mrs D. Burns 1. One head gladiolus—Mrs D. Burns 1. Six pansies—Mrs D. Burns 1. Four asters —Mrs Copland 1, W. J. Taylor 2, Mrs D. Burns 3. Three asters —Mrs D. Burns 1, Mrs Copland 2, Miss K. Matheson S. Three stocks—Mrs Park 1. Three dahlias, cactus —Mrs D. Burns 1. Three dahlias, double —Mrs D. Burns 1. Three dahlias, any other variety—W. J. Taylor 1, Margaret Dick 2. Phlox Drummondii—-Mrs D. Copland 1. Herbaceous phlox—Mrs D. Copland 1, Mrs Laney 2. Bowl of sweet peas—Mrs D. Burns 1, Mr fl Park 2. Zinnia —Mrs D. Copland 1, Mrs D. Burns 2. Cosmos —George Farrant 1. Gaillardias —Mrs Park 1, Mrs D. Copland 2, W. J. Taylor 3. Pentstenmon —Mrs D. Copland 1. Six glasses of cut blooms—Mrs Copland 1, Mrs D. Burns 2, W. J. Taylor 3. Three glasses of scabious —Mrs D. Copland 1, George Farrant 2. Four viola —Mrs Park 1, Mrs D. Burns 2. Most points in section—Mrs D. Burns. DECORATIVE. Judge: Miss Jones. Bowl of flowers —Miss I. Farrant 1, Kitty Stevenson 2. Basket of flowers —Winona G'emmell 1, Greta Cooney 2, Florence Sim 3. Buttonhole —Winona Gemmell 1, Ivy Gibson 2, Joan Kilpatrick 3. Lady's spray, adults—Mrs W. G. Smith 1. Lady's spray—Winona Gemmell 1, Greta Cooney 2, Joan Kilpatrick 3. Mantelpiece—Mrs 0. Howell 1. CHILDREN. Buttonhole —Winona Gemmell 1, Allan Kilpatrick 2, Greta Cooney 3. Buttonhole, under 10 years—Joe Cooney 1, Greta Cooney 2, Joan Beatty 3. Dress bouquet—lvy Gibson 1, Winona Gemmell 2, Joan Beatty 3. Hand bouquet—lvy Gibson 1, Joan Kilpatrick 2, Winona Gemmell 3. Buttonhole, boys—Joe Cooney 1, Alf. Webber 2, Allan Kilpatrick 3. Buttonhole, girls—Mavis Gray 1, Eileen Webber 2, Mary Weaver 3. Pot plant—Joan Kilpatrick 1, Billy Ditford 2, Winona Gemmell 3. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Judge: Mr W. J. D. Milne. Dessert apples—Mr Weaver 1, Mrs G. Third 2, D. Copland 3. Cooking apples—Max Dick 1, D. Copland 2. Five dessert apples—D. Copland 1, Miss M. Harvey 2. Five cooking apples—G. Stevenson 1, Mr Brennan 2, D. Copland 3. Pears—Mies M. Harvey 1, D. Copland 2. Five pears—G. Stevenson 1, Mrs G. Third 2, D. Copland 3. Plums, red or dark —Mr Falloon 1, Mr Weaver 2. Plums, yellow or light—Mrs Parks 1, G'. Stevenson 2, W. Laney 3. Collection of fruit—D. Copland 1. Peaches —D. Copland 1. Apricots—R. Campbell 1. D. Copland 2. Heaviest apple—G. Stevenson 1. Heaviest pear—G. Stevenson 1. Most points in section —D. Copland. Autumn onions—W. West 1, R. Campbell 2, M. Dick 3. Spring onions—Miss B. Harvey 1, W. West 2, W. Cooney 3. Cabbages—W. West 1, A. Kilpatrick 2, F. Luxon 3. Cauliflowers —R. Campbell 1. Turnips, white —R. Campbell 1. Swedes —J. Matheson 1, M. Dick 2. Carrots, long—R. Campbell 1, Joe Mitchell 2, W. West 3. Carrots, short—W. West 1, R. Campbell 2, D. Copland 3. I Carrots, intermediate—W. West 1, W. ! M'Anley 2, R. Campbell 3. I Parsnips—J. Matheson I, R. Campbell 2, \\. Matheson .'!.

Beetroot, long—1?. Campbell I. W West 2.

Beetroot, round—C. Campbell I, W. West 2. Silver beet—D. Copland 1, M. Dick

French beans—Joe Mitchell 1, H. Gooden 2, W. West 3. Runner beans—Mrs G. Stevenson 1, H. Weaver 2, D. M'Laren 3. Peas—M. Polwarth 1. Potatoes, white—Miss F. Sim 1, Mrs 3'. Sim 2, G. Stevenson 3. Potatoes, coloured— W. Laney 1, A. Polwarth 2, Miss F. Stevenson 3.

White potatoes, three varieties —G Stevenson 1, M. Dick 2.

Coloured potatoes, three varieties —D. Copland 1. Table marrow—W. West 1, W. Cooney

Heaviest marrow —D. Cairns 1, W. Bunt 2, W. West 3. Pumpkin—D. Smith 1, H. Holmes 2. Shallots—W. West 1, D. Copland 2, H Holmes 3.

Rhubarb, quality—H. Weaver 1, D. Copland 2, W. West 3. Rhubarb, heaviest—W. West 1. D. Copland 2. Tomatoes—D. Copland 1. Lettuce—W. Cooney 1, W. West 2. Collection of vegetables (M'Kenzie Cup)—R. Campbell 1. Field cabbages—H. Holmes 1. Mangold, long red—D. Smith 1, M. Dick 2, T. Gemmell 3.

Mangold, tankard—D. Smith 1, C. Campbell 2, T. Gemmell 3. Mangold, globe— D. Smith 1, T. Mitchell 2, J. Matheson'3.

Swede turnips—D. Smith 1, J. Mathe son 2, J. Mitchell 3. Lucerne —M. Dick 1. Most points in section —W. West. PRESERVES AND BAKING. Judge: Mrs D. Blyth.

Collection of jam, berry fruit—Mrs W. G. Smith 1.

Collection of jam, three varieties—Mrs W. G. Smith 1, Miss K. Stevenson 2. Marmalade —Miss K. Stevenson 1. Pickles—Mrs W. G. Smith 1. Chutney—Mrs W. G. Smith 1. Tomato sauce —Mrs W. G. Smith 1. Plum sauce—Mrs W. G. Smith 1, Miss K. Stevenson 2.

Collection of bottled fruit—Mrs W. G. Smith 1. Special mention was made of the excellent packing and uniformity of this exhibit. Most points—Mrs W. G. Smith. Oven scones —Miss Mavis Park 1. Mrs Chalmers 2, Miss K. Matheson 3. Girdle scones —Mrs Chalmers 1. Pikelets—Mrs O. Howell 1, Miss K. Matheson 2. Fruit cake, light—Mrs Chalmers 1. Fruit cake, dark—Mrs Chalmers 1. Seed cake —Mrs Chalmers 1. Sponge cake—Mrs Chalmers 1. Sponge cake, any filling—Mrs Park 1, Miss K. Stevenson 2. Shortbread—Mrs Chalmers 1 and 3, Miss K. Matheson 2. Any other variety of cake —Miss K. Matheson 1, Mrs Kilpatrick 2. Most points in section—Mrs Chalmers. CHILDREN. Oven scones—Winona Gemmell 1. Billy loaf, Bermaline—Winona Gemmell 1. Sponge sandwich —Winona Gemmell 1. Most points in section—Winona Gemmell. MAHENO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The autumn show of the Maheno Horticultural Society was held in the Maheno Hall on Thursday, and here, also, a highly creditable display of blooms and foliage plants were shown, the quality generally being excellent. On the whole, the competition was again very keen, and the decorative work in particular reflected much credit on the artistry of the exhibitors. The children, too, maintained their interest in the show, and came forward with a full share of exhibits in the various sections set aside for them. Awards: — CUT BLOOMS. Six roses—Mrs J. Newlands 1, Mrs A. Lindsay 2, Miss Walter 3. Three roses—Mrs Innes 1, Mrs A. Lindsay 2. Six asters—Mr Turnbull 1, Miss J. Turnbull 2, Miss Walter 3. Four asters—Miss J. Turnbull 1, Mrs Watson Souness 2, Mrs D. Muldrew 3. Pansies—Mrs Innes 1, Mrs Nelson 2. Carnations —Mrs Innes 1. Phlox Drummondii—Mrs J. B. Dewar 1 and 3, Miss Walter 2. Bowl of Phlox Drummondii —Mrs S. Hunter 1, Mrs J. B. Dewar 2, Mrs Thorby 3. Verbenas—Mrs J. B. Dewar 1, Mrs Innes 2. Salpiglossis—Mrs M'Queen 1, Mrs J. B. Dewar 2. Six dahlias, cactus—Mrs Dewar, sen., 1. Three dahlias, cactus—Mrs J. Newlands 1. Six dahlias, decorative —Miss Glasß 1 and champion, Mrs J. Newlands 2, Miss M. Dewar (two exhibits equal) 3. Stocks—Mrs Innes 1, Mrs J. B. Dewar 2. Gladioli—P. N. Cunninghame 1, Mrs A. Lindsay 2. Champion gladioli—P. N. Cunninghame. Lilium —Willie Stringer 1. Larkspurs—Miss Walter 1. Scabious —Mrs Innes 1, Mrs J. Milne 2 Mrs Nelson 3. Marigolds—Miss L. Newlands 1, Mrs Lindsay, sen., 2. Collection of cut flowers —Mrs Innes I, Mrs Dewar, sen., 2, Mrs M'Queen 3. DECORATIVE. Bowl of roses —Miss M. Dewar 1. Bowl of sweet peas—Miss L. Newlands 1. Bowl of cut flowers —Mrs J. Newlands 1, Mrs Nelson 2, Mrs Turnbull 3. Bowl of cut flowers, bold effect—Mrs J. Newlands 1, Miss B. Dewar 2, Mrs R. Rodgers 3. Floating bowl—Mrs A. Lindsay 1. Floating bowl, autumn tints—Miss M. Dewar 1, Mrs Yorston 2, Mrs Allan Clark 3. Basket of flowers—Mrs J. Newlands 1, Mrs R. Rodgers 2, Miss V. Souness 3. Decorated mantelpiece—Mrs J. Newlands 1. Decorated mantelpiece, autumn tints— Mrs A. S. Clark 1, Miss M. Dewar 2, Mrs Yorston and Miss V. Soilness (equal) 3. Vase of flowers—Miss M. Dewar 1, Miss B. Dewar 2, Mrs J. Newlands 3. Three vases, any flowers —Miss M. Dewar 1, Mrs Allan Clark 2, Miss L. Newlands 3. Small bowl of mixed flowers—Miss M. Dewar 1, Miss B. Mitchell 2. Bridesmaid's posy—Miss M. Dewar 1, Mrs Jack Newlands 2, Mrs Allan Clark 3. Decorated table—Miss M. Dewar 1, Mrs Allan Clark 2. Decorated table, autumn lint* —Miss M. Dewar 1, Mr« J. Newlands 2. BAKING. liertimlinc loaf—Miss D. Newlands I. Oven scones—-Airs Weir 1, Miss D. Newlands 2, Mrs J. Milne 3. Girdle scones—Miss D. Newlands 1. Mrs W. Muldrew 2. Date sconce—Miss D. Newlands 1. Brown scones—Miss D. Newlands 1, Mv.-s \V. Muldrew 2. Pikelets—Miss I). Newlands 1. . Oatcakes—Mrs Saville 1, Mrs Fiulayson 2.

Fruit cake, light—Mrs Heads 1. Fruit cake, dark—Mra W. Currio 1.

Seed cake—Mrs J. Milne and Mrs Weir (equal) 1. Ginger cake—Mrs A. Riddell 1. Marble cake —Mrs Weir 1. Chocolate cake—Mrs Stewart Hunter and Mrs Livingstone (equal) 1. Orange cake —Mrs Stewart Hunter 1, Airs Livingstone 2, Mrs Watson Soilness 3.

Coffee cake—Mrs Watson Soilness 1. Walnut cake —Mrs Stewart Hunter 1, Mrs Livingstone 2, Mrs Watson Souness

Napoleon cake —Miss B. Mitchell 1. Louise cake —Mrs Weir 1, Mrs Livingstone 2, Miss Daisy Newlands 3. Sponge sandwich —Miss Audrey Orr 1, Mrs Alexander Clark 2, Mrs W. Currie 3

Shortbread—Mrs Weir 1, Mrs J. M Saville 2, Mrs A. S. Clark 3.

Collection of pastry—Mrs A. S. Clark

Plain toffee—Miss I. Henry 1, Miss M. Paton 2, Mrs Cox 3. Almond Toffee —Mies I. Henry 1, Mrs Livingstone and Mrs W. Currie (equal) 2. Mrs Cox 4.

Cocoanut ice—Miss I. Henry 1, Miss H. Paton 2, Miss V. Souness 3. Turkish delight—Miss D. Watson 1, Miss I. Henry 2.

Butterscotch—Mrs W. Currie 1, Mrs J. M. Saville 2, Miss H. Paton 3. Fudge, plain—Miss H. Paton 1, Joan Neill 2, Miss I. Henry 3. Fudge, fancy—Miss I. Henry 1, Mrs C. Clark and Miss H. Paton (equal) 2. Collection of jelly—Mrs Wylie 1. Collection of jam—Mrs Wylie 1. Honey—James Buzan 1. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

Cooking apples—Mrs Moore 1. Dessert apples—Mrs Moore 1. Six cooking apples—Miss B. Dewar 1, Mavis Heads 2, Mrs Finlinson 3. Six dessert apples—Mrs Finlinson 1. W. Yorston 2, Mrs Moore 3.

Cooking pears—Mavis Heads 1, Miss M. Paton 2, Mrs Finlinson 3. ,

Dessert pears—Miss L. Newlands 1, W. Yorston 2, Miss V. Clark 3.

Plums, yellow—J. Wylie 1, Miss M, Paton 2.

Twelve plums, red—Miss B. Dewar 1, Miss V. Clark 2, Mrs Milne 3. Six plums, red—Miss V. Slark 1. Twelve plums, blue —Miss V. Clark 1. Six plums, blue—Miss V. Clark 1, Miss M. Paton 2. Peaches—Miss L. Newlands 1. Collection of apples—Mrs Moore 1, J. Wylie 2, A. Weir 3. Marrow—Miss B. Dewar 1, J. B. Dewar 2, Lester Souness 3. Heaviest marrow—E. Sinclair 1, Arthur Moore 2, Miss B. Dewar 3. Cabbage—Mrs Hunter 1, C. Gudsell 2. Heaviest cabbage—E. Sinclair 1, John Lindsay 2. Autumn onions—E. Sinclair 1, A. Weir 2. Spring onions—J. W. Saville 1 and 2, A. Souness 3.

Carrots, short —Miss B. Dewar 1, J. W. Saville 2, A. Weir 3.

Carrots, long—J. W. Souness 1, Stan ley Davis 2, Miss Connie Davis 3. Carrots, intermediate —J. Buzan 1, I Mitchell 2.

Parsnips—E. Sinclair 1, A. Souness 2, Miss V. Clark 3.

Beet, long—J. B. Dewar 1, Mrs Hunter 2, E. Sinclair 3. Beet, round —Miss Connie Davis 1, A. Weir 2, Stanley Davis 3. Turnips, white —Bryce Currie 1 and 2, J. W. Souness 3.

Swedes—A. Weir 1, Miss Connie Davis 2, Stanley Davis 3. Lettuce—E. Sinclair 1, Miss V. Clark 2. Hothouse tomatoes—Mrs Allan Clark 1, W. Souness 2. Heaviest rhubarb—E. Sinclair 1. Rhubarb—J. Buzan 1, Mavis Heads 2, Miss V. Clark 3. Peas—A. Weir 1, W. Yorston 2. Broad beans —Mrs Hunter 1. Long beans —E. Sinclair 1, G. Cox 2. Butter beans—Mrs Hunter 1, W. Yorston 2, A. Weir 3. Runner beans—A. Forbes 1, Gordon Lindsay 2, E. Sinclair 3. French beans—J. W. Saville 1, Mrs Hunter 2, G. Cox 3. Potatoes, four varieties—A. Weir 1. Six potatoes—J. Wylie 1,2 and 3. Collection of vegetables—Mrs Hunter I.

CHILDREN'S SECTIONS. CUT FLOWERS. Marigold.—A. Price 1, Raymond Tulle 1, Lexie Rapson 3. French marigold.—Mary Muldrew 1, Noeline Muldrew 2, Joyce Livingstone 3. Antirrhinums—Pat Muldrew 1, Phyllis Lawson 2, Daphne Lawson 3. Asters —Mina Rew 1, Allan Lawson 2. Lobelias —Bryce Currie 1 and 2, Andrew Paton 3. Petunias —Margaret Muldrew 1, Dorothy Muldrew 2, Joan Neill 3. Nemcsia —Joan Milne 1. DECORATIVE. Buttonhole, junior—Joan Milne 1, Margaret Andrews 2, Naomi Andrews 3. Buttonhole, intermediate —Daphne Orr 1, Margaret Lawson 2, Allan Tulle 3. Lady's spray—Dorothy Sinclair 1, Mary Muldrew 2, Joan Neill 3. Vase of flowers, junior—Joyce Livingstone 1, Joan Milne 2, Daphne Byers 3. Vase of flowers, intermediate —Mary Muldrew 1, Helen Sinclair 2, Jim Marshall 3. Basket of flowers—Gladys Richards 1, Collection of weeds—Henry Davis 1. BAKING. Oven scones —Ena Forbes 1, Gladys Richards 2, Margaret M'Kenzie 3. Girdle scones —Joan Milne 1, Ena Forbes 2, Dorothy Muldrew 3. Pikelets—Elva Riddell 1, Dorothy Muldrew 2, Margaret Muldrew 3. Biscuits—Gladys Richards 1, Mavis Heads 2, Dorothy Muldrew 3. Sponge sandwich —Gladys Richards 1. Plain toffee —Daphne Orr 1, Joyce Livingstone 2, Bryce Currie 3. Coconut ice—Joan Neill 1, Margaret Muldrew 2, June Duff 3. VEGETABLES. ■ Parsnips—Jack Rapson 1, John Moore 2, Allan Watson 3. ' Beet, round—Jack Rapson 1. Beans —John Moore 2. Onions—Jim Wilson 1. Silver beet—Douglas Robb 1, Billy Duff 2, Allan Watson 3. PORT OF OAMARU High Water—March 7: 2.34 ,a.m. and 2.52 p.m. March 8: 3.11 a.m. and 3.29 p.m. The Rata will discharge coal from Westport at this port to-day and will load for Westport and Greymouth, via Dunedin and Wellington. The Wainui will load at Oamaru on Wednesday, March 18, for Wellington, Napier and Gisbome. via Timaru and Lvtlelton.

The Karu is due In load here on Monday, March !>. for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton.

The Wingatui is due at Oamaru on Monday, March 9, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. Tin' Ivaretn is du" at this port to-day to discharge Australian coal and cargo. She will load for Sydney and Newcastle, via Bluff.

The Union Steam Ship Company, Ltd., as agents, advise that the s.s. Turakina will load at; Oamaru about March 11, and will take refrigerated and general cargo for West Coast United Kingdom ports, and general cargo for Loudon.

The s.s. Surrey will load at Liverpool on dune 13 for direct discharge at Oaniaru.

The National Mortgage and Agency Company, as agents for the Shaw, Savill and Albion Linn, advises that the Maniari will arrive in Oamaru in ballast pia Sydney this morning, and will berth about 3 a.m. to load 22,000 freight carcaetee and general cargo ior Loudon,

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Fredric March, Merle Oberon and Herbert Marshall play the three lovers tossed helplessly about by the relentless tides of life in "The Dark Angel," the new Samuel Goldwyn production, which shows to-day, to-night and Monday night. Set In a* lovely, quiet corner of rural England, the story, which Lillian Hellman and Mordaunt Shairp adapted to the kinema from a play by Guy Bolton, reflects the conflicts) and triumphs in the life of Kitty Vane, a beautiful English girl who, since childhood, has been loved by one boy. Gerald Shannon (Marshall), while she loves his cousin, Alan Trent (March). Months in the trenches bring to Alan the realisation of his love for Kitty. ■ Home on leave, he confesses his love and they ecstatically arrange to marry on the morrow. An order cancelling all leave shatters their dream, however, and they spend their last hours together trying to forget that they may never see each other again. The story proceeds from this point to a powerful emotional climax and, after many vicissitudes, the lovers are reunited to face the future together. A news, Organlogue and Mickey Mouse cartoon complete the programme. OPERA HOUSE Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler are again co-starred in the new Cosmopolitan drama-with-mueic, " Shipmates Forever," which shows to-day and to-night, and also Monday night. The famous screen lovers who made their first hit in " 42nd Street," following it with "Gold Diggers of 1933," " Flirtation Walk," and other successes, appear in their most •pretentious picture in " Shipmates Forever," a thrilling drama of midshipman life. Dick sings a number of catchy songs which fall naturally into the plot, he being a singer at a New York park casino before becoming a nav.il cadet. Miss Keeler, who plays the part of an orphaned daughter of a naval .officer, compelled to earn her living dancing in a night club, gives an exhibition of fancy tap dancing with the famous Meglin Kiddies. Glamorous sequences have been taken with the academy as a background, the film company having spent more than a month at Annapolis to get the real setting. There is a talented supporting cast in the picture, which is a Warner Bros, release, including Lewis Stone, Ross Alexander, Richard (Dick) Foran, Eddie Acuff, and John Arledge. Also at the matinee is the exciting adventure story " The Direct Air Mystery," featuring Tailspin Tommy. MANCHESTER UNITY ANNUAL CRICKET MATCH The annual cricket match between the senior and juvenile lodges of the Manchester Unity was played at Takaro Park on Thursday evening, when, for the first time in several years, the senior team proved the victors. The juveniles batting first, compiled a total of 37 rung (M'Curdy 14, M'lntyre 20). Bowling for the seniors, Meikle took eight wickets for one run, and Storey three for two. The seniors replied with 35 runs (Pinder 18, Christie 31). In their second innings the. juniors were dismissed for 16 runß, Meikle taking nine wickets for two runs. In their second strike the seniors made 45 runs (Meikle 27), and thus won by 48 runs. After the game the usual fortnightly meeting of the Juvenile Lodge was field, presided over by N.G. Bro. H. Turvey. After routine business had been transacted, Bro. Turvey congratulated Loyal Oamaru on having won the cricket match, and Sis. M. Fos s responded on behalf of the Loyal Star of the North, and Bro. R. Storey on behalf of Loyal Oamaru. OVERSEAS MAILS Overseas mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under/: SATURDAY, MARCH 7. Australian States, via Melbourne (per Cape York, from Dunedin), at 6 a.m. Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Surrey, from Wanganui). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London April 19. TUESDAY, MARCH 10. Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Rangitiki, from Wellington). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north.express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London April 14. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11. Australian States, South Africa, and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-Sin-gapore-England air mail (per Wanganella from Wellington), by north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London March 30. FRIDAY, MARCH 13. Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Empire Star, from Wellington). Correspondence must be specially addressed. By north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters 2.20 p.m. Mail due London April 17. MONDAY, MARCH 16. Rarotonga, Tahiti, United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Eastern States of South America, Great Britain, Ireland, and Continent of Europe, also air mail correspondence for the United States of America and Canada, via San Francisco (per Makura, from Wellington), by north express at 11.15 a.m. Late-fee letters 11.35 a.m. Mail due in London about April 16. j INCOMING MAILS. (Approximate Dates.) March 9.—Kalingo: Australian. March 10.—Mariposa: Australian. March 12.—Wanganella: Australian. March 13.—Rangitata: English. March 18.—Niagara: English and American. KAKANUI NOTES The monthly meeting of the Kakanui Women's Institute was held in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall, Mrs J. M. Smith presiding over a good attendance of members. The members stood in silence in respect to the memory of the late King George V. The motto was: "The kindly word that falls to-day may bear its fruit to-morrow." The roll call, "What I would like on next year's programme," was well responded to, and a good programme should result. The members for the new committee were nominated. Mrs J. Perry (Totara) gave a very interesting demonstration on lamp shades, and was heartily thanked for her address. The competition for an article from a yard of Britway was won by Mrs Kowlands. An enjoyable supper was partaken of and the meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. The vice-presidents of the Southern Football Club, inadvertently omitted from the report of the annual meeting, are as follows:—Messrs W. S. Barnett, G. Houtherway, L. Cnyford, F. Cleverley, X. H. Colquhoim, M. F. Cooney, J. E. Dewar, H. Duncan, T. Falconer, J. D. Forbes. N. N. Eraser. W. Kinder, W. Lawrence. C. Lren. J. Leon, P. M'Carthy, V. H. M'Donald, J. J. Maffey. K. Matheson, A. Oats, R. Oats, D. O'Hara, C. A. Orr, T. Perry, R. Rapson, W. Rayne, C. G. Sievwright, J. Smith, R. Southgate, G. B. Stevenson, J. Thomson, J. Tyson, J. D. Watson, H. E. Wedde, W. C. Wilion, W. W. Wilsoa.

LAWN TENNIS OTAGO v. NORTH OTAGO In the North Otago team to play Otago at the Awamoa courts to-day. three newcomers to representative tennis among the men are O'Malley and M'Kenzie, of Waimate, and J. Walton, of Awamoa. The performances of all these will be watched with great interest. Among the ladies, a newcomer is Miss Downing, a Friendly Bay representative. All the other members of the team are well known to the tennis public generally. In the Otago team three very strong men players are Pearce, Bryan and Rawlinson. Mies Paterson and Miss Barton, of the ladies' team, are probably two of the strongest players in Dunedin to-day, and it is interesting to note the inclusion of Mrs Rawlinson, formerly Miss Baikie, of Waimate. The match should prove an exceedingly interesting one, and visitors to the courts (an depend on seeing a high standard of sparkling tennis. SWIMMING NOTES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The Senior Championship was advanced a stage further with the swimming-off ot the 220 yards event. This proved an exceptionally good race, and, although the times were slow, this was partly due to the coldness of the atmosphere and of the water. In spite of the uncomfortable conditions, there was a good entry of five. From a perfect start Beattie took the lead and turned first, followed by Jones, Miller and M'Laren in that order. Although he kept up a fast pace, Beattie was gradually overhauled by Jones and Miller, and Jones established a good lead, going on to win by about four yards from Miller, who was about four feet ahead of M'Laren. They were the only three to finish. The points for the Championship are now as follows:—R. M'Laren 11, S. Miller 5, E. Jones 5, S. M'lvor 3, C. Beattie 2, and J. Wayson 1. With two races only to go, M'Laren is in an almost unassailable position for the Crawshaw Memorial Cup. THE CARNIVAL In distinct contrast to last summer, this swimming season has been marred to a great extent by wet and cold weather. This inclement weather has interrupted training to some extent, and consequently times have not come up to the standard of last, year, although many good performances have been recorded, particularly by the junior members. However, members have been getting down to it in earnest the last few days in preparation for the carnival to-night, and competition should be keen. The best race of the night should be the 100 Yards Championship, and a great race should be seen between Jones and M'Laren. Beattie has been swimming very well over 100 yards lately, and he and Miller should also be prominent. It is particularly unfortunate that the carnival could not be staged last Saturday night, as.the club had brought up from Dunedin a very strong team of swimmers and divers to take part. However, a short demonstration was arranged, which was most instructive and interesting. New Zealand's fastest lady swimmer, the 15-years-old Miss I. Purdie, swam three lengths, and her relaxation, balanced body position, and "upthrust" were particularly noticeable. Miss Dunn, runnerup in the New Zealand Intermediate Girls' Breaststroke Championship, swam a few lengths also, and showed a good, smooth style. Miss G. Rix, New Zealand lady diving champion, gave an excellent display from both boards, and it was unfortunate that more of the club's divers were not there ,to see her. The best displays were given by Walter Jarvis and O'Driscoll, and their high body positions, beautifully relaxed arm strokes, and effective kicks were features of their strokes that local swimmers would do well to copy. The appearance of the record-breaking backstroke swimmer, Mathieson, was looked forward to with a great deal of interest. He gave a dashing display, and spectators had a good opportunity to study his stroke. Although his stroke is not as rough as it used to be, it is still fairly so, and he does many things which the books say he shouldn't, such as sweeping his hands through very shallowly and flicking his hands near the finish of his drive. It would seem that his great success is in a'large measure due to his physical fitness. Nevertheless he is in the top flight as a backstroker, and although he is somewhat of an unknown quantity over 100 metres, the Olympic distance, his claims to be sent to the Games must be seriously considered. During their stay the visitors also did qome excellent coaching, so their trip up was not entirely fruitless. CHURCH SERVICES The services to-morrow at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church will be conducted by the Rev. John M. M'Kenzie, who will take for his subject in the morning, " The Sword of the Lord and of Gideon," and in the evening, at the W.C.T.U. service, "Christ and Womanhood." The Rev. P. C. Rennie will preach at Eveline at 6.30 p.m. The subject of the address at Wesley Church on Sunday evening will be "Ou Being Sure," being a continuation of last week's discussion. The choir will sing an anthem, and the junior choir will lead the singing at morning worship. Service will be held at Kakanui at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. J. Francis Jack will conduct the three services. At St. Luke's Church to-morrow Archdeacon Russell will celebrate holy communion at 8 and take evensong at 6.30, when the anthem " God Be Merciful Unto Us" will be sung by the choir. He will also celebrate holy, communion at Ncwborough at 11 and at Enfield at 2.30. The Rev. J. N. Goodman will take the Y.M.B.C. at 10, St. Luke's at 11. Pukeuri at 2.30, and Newborough at 6.30. St. Luke's people will be pleased to hear that two of their juuior Bible Class girls have headed the list in the.annual Diocesan Sunday School examination. Eileen Gillespie obtained 100 per cent., and Eileen Steenson 95 per cent, of the possible marks, which is a record for any school in the diocese, and which has given their teacher, Miss Paulin, very great satisfaction. Eileen Gillespie will receive the bishop's prize, and possibly Eileen Steenson will have a similar reward, and their names will be inscribed on the honours board in the parish hall. Another of St. Luke's former young pupils, the Rev. Lawson F. Owen, curate of St. Paul's Cathedral, Wellington, has succeeded in winning his M.A. degree, and merits parishioners' congratulations. To-morrow's services at Columba Presbyterian Church will be conducted by the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh. For the morning the subject is "The Missionary Enterprise: A Trail or a Highway? " In the evening the message will be: "What Is This Christianity?—The Power That Changes Personal Character, Personal Relationships, and Personal Destiny." The harvest festival will be held on Sunday week, and generous gifts of produce are ' asked for the P.W.M.U. annual market on Wednesday, March 18. PERSONAL Miraniar Hotel.—Mr and Mrs J. Adams (Gore), Mr F. Lindsay, Mr Jenkins (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Oliff (Invercargill), Mr I. Harkness, Miss J. Bell (Queenstown), Mr W. Cullen (Wellington), Mr W. M. Jeeves, Mr L. H. Tait (Auckland), Mrs Lindsay (Oamani), Mr B. D. Cameron (Cbristchurcb). Detective E. M. Thomas, who has been

conducting investigations into the Maerewhenua tragedy, returned to Timaru yesterday. Mr W. J. Rodger, of the staff of the National Bank of New Zealand, Gainaru, who has been transferred to Balclutha, left Oamaru by the express laat night for the south. Prior to his departure he was met by the members of the Old Boys' Football Club, on whose behalf Mr J. Hendy (president) presented him with a set of military brushes, with all good wishes for hia future success and happiness. Mr Rodger has been one of the leading members of the club for some years, and has also represented North Otago on several occasions. His ability as a footballer and his fine personal qualities were referred to by Mr Hendy and other speakers, who also conveyed to him their good wishes and congratulations on his promotion. ST. PATRICK'S DEBATING SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING The second annual meeting of the St. Patrick's Debating and Literary Society was held in the club roome, Usk street, before a fair attendance of members. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. ■; The president (Mr J. L. Russel) thanked the Rev. Father Walls, the secretary, and all those who assisted him during his term of office, and expressed the hope that the society would enjoy another successful year in its activities. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Chaplain, Rev. Father J. Walls; president, Mr T. Cahill; vice-president, Mr A. Corco'ran; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. A. Foes; committee —Messrs J. L. Russel, R. Young, J. Cooney, T. Dexter; Selection Committee—Rev. Father Walls, Messrs J. L. Russel and J. T. Farrell. The society decided to enter teams » the various competitions at the forthcoming Catholic Clubs' conference, to be held in Dunedin at Easter. MUSICAL RECITAL "BARDESS OF GARSEED" There was a very appreciative audience at the Scottish Hall on Thursday night for the musical recital given by Miss Russell-Fergusson, the "Bardess of Garseed," whose artistry in presenting a group of Hebridean folk songs won unstinted applause. Prior to the concert the North Otago Highland Pipe Band played selections in front of the hall, and then marched into the hall to play the opening number. The stage had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by the members of the Ladies' Committee, and made an artistic setting for the singer. Miss Russell-Fergusson played many ot her own accompaniments on the clarsach, and throughout the whole of her numbers she displayed a surpassing knowledge of the life of the people in their croons and love songs, and the misty, sea-soaked atmosphere of the islands in the incantations and legends. She i a undoubtedly a leading exponent of Hebridean songs, and an authority on their use and origin, so that the evening, with Gaelic songs and music, presented in such a delightful manner, was greatly appreciated by lovers of folk-song and folk-lore. Miss Russell-Fergusson chose the following numbers for her programme:— "Chruinneag Illeach" (old Gaelic air); "The Girlinn of the White- Shoulders" (air from Loch-maddy); "Seabird to her Chicks"; "Hin, Hin Haradala" (Port-a-beul); "Land of Heart's Desire" (English words by M. Kennedy-Fraser); Luinneagan, unaccompanied and sung in Gaelic; "Morar Reaper's Song" (from North Uist); "Spinning Song" (from Bigg); "Rune to the Sea-God Lir" (from Gigha); "Lullaby" (sung traditionally by Kenneth Macleod); "Port-a-beul" (from Kenneth Macleod); songs to the clarsach; "Skye Boat Song" (Jacobite, arr. by Malcolm Lawson); "Eriskay Lullaby" (from Eriskay); "The Crone's Creel" (from Eriskay); "The Road to the Isles" and " The Banks of Loch Lomond." At the conclusion of the entertainment Miss Russell-Fergusson was the guest of the council and Ladies' Committee of the Scottish Society at a Bhort but pleasant social function. •■'*■■ CRICKET Team's for to-day:— Oamaru Juniors.—Bee (2), Brooker, Brown, Campbell, Daniels, Hunt, Meikle, Middleton, E. Robinson, Rodgers. Union Seniors.—Blair, Budd, King, Maddigan, Meikle, M'Callum, Park, Robertson, Spear, Stark, Kinder. Union Juniors.—Ambler, Brook, William Budd, Crombie, Doig, Falloon. Harwood, L. Hedges, Mitchell, Thomas, Wheeler. Union Third Grade.—Arnott. Dobsoa (2), Ewing (2), Hedges, Lockhart, Lindsay, Robertson, Jones, Roes, Doran. GENERAL NEWS An important clearing sale will be held by the North Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association, in conjunction with Messrs Stringer and Co., at White Rock* road, Alma, on Thursday next, when the whole of the live and dead stock of Mr James Cooper will be submitted under the hammer. The stock comprises sheep, cattle, horses, and pigs, with a full range of farm implements and household furniture. Ratepayers are notified that the statutory penalty of 10 per cent, will be added to all rates levied by the Steward Settlement Water Race Board for the year ending March 31, 1936, remaining unpaid after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The opening reading for the 1936 season, "At Mrs Beams," by C. K. Munrb, will be held by the Peter Pan Drama Club at the Peter Pan Theatre on March 11, at 7.30 p.m. Intending honorary members are asked to notify the honorary secretary (Miss A. Butterfield). The Women's Division, in conjunction with the provincial executive of the North Otago Farmers' Union, is organising a picnic in the Oamaru Garden, to be held on Saturday, March 14, at 11 o'clock. A good sports programme will he arranged, and those who intend to be present are nsked to bring a basket. Tea, milk, and sugar will be provided. Those intending to make the excursion to Lincoln College on Saturday, March 28, are asked to advise the provincial secretary of the Farmers' Union (Mr A. W. Woodward). The excursion fare to the college has been fixed at- 10s 6d. The tender of Mr M. Weller has been accepted for the erection of a stone wall at the Oamaru North School. While putting sheep into a paddock at Alma, the horse he was leading shied and knocked Mr Thomas Patterson down, causing a fracture of the left leg and ribs, and bruises. Mr Patterson is 70 years of age and the caretaker of the Waiareka saleyards. He received medical attention at the hands of Dr Butler, and was conveyed to the Oamaru Public Hospital by the St. John Ambulance.