NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22833, 18 March 1936, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

MEN’S GOLF CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The president (Mr H. B. M'Dowell) presided over a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the North Otago Men’s Golf Club. The secretary (Mr M. S. Holmes) was instructed to send a letter of sympathy . to Mr Stark in his illness and to express the hope he would make a speedy recovery. Eight new members were elected. In presenting the annual report, the president said the secretary had given a very comprehensive survey of the year's work. At the close of the season the financial membership was 108, and the president considered that surely something could be done to have this number increased. The local club’s subscription was very reasonable, and he trusted that playei’s would make every endeavour to secure more members. It was the general opinion, said Mr M'Dowell, that the course had been greatly improved, and he considered this could not have been attained without the co-operation and work of Mr M'Beath (greenkeeper). who was a very conscientious and capable man. During the past few months Mr M'Beath had been assisted by Mr Frew, who was also a very valuable man. Mr M'Dowell considered that, if the club wished to con tinue improving the course, it would be necessary to have two men engaged at the links the whole year round. The inter-club matches had been enjoyed by all, as had been the outing to-the golf links at Waianakarua, and the club was very grateful to Messrs Grave and Ireland for their hospitality. Summer golf was on the up grade, said the_ president, and this was, no doubt, due in a large measure to the services rendered by Mr Holmes. During a critical period Mr Holmes had carried on the secretarial work without remuneration, and the club was indebted to him for his generous assistance. The members of the committee had also rendered very valuable assistance, and to them the president tendered his sincere thanks; and als6 to the press. The president referred to the Returned Soldiers’ tournament, and said the committee responsible was to be congratulated on a very successful tournament. No doubt, very many more such tournaments would be held in the future, and he was sure that these would greatly assist in advertising the local course and golf in North Otago. Mr M'Dowell then received the balance sheet, which was considered entirely satisfactory. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. „ , The election ,of officers resulted as follows;—President. Mr H. B. M'Dowell; captain. Mr S. Cuthbertson; deputy captain, Mr M. K. M'Culloch; secretary and treasurer, Mr M. S. Holmes; committee— Dr R. S. Orbell, Messrs F. S. Milnes, H. R Domigan, D. Catto, P. C. Hargreaves, C. C. Cook, and A. W. Woodward. . A recommendation from the outgoing committee that the subscriptions be raised 10s was then discussed. The president said the question might be raised whether grazing of sheep on the course i should be continued, and if this were stopped some other means of obtaining revenue would have to be found. The North Otago links were very hard to beat, said Mr M'Dowell, and he appealed to the members to assist the club, in every way possible. If they did not think it wise to raise the subscription, then some other means should be consideied in order to assist the club. Mr Bruce Smith spoke in support of raising the subscriptions, in order that the sheep might be taken of! the course. He considered the greens won d be improved by 50 per cent, if the sheep were • removed. _ . , Mr A. W. Woodward also supported the recommendation, and stated that many were amazed at the comparatively small subscription imposed by the club. If the subscription were not raised, the committee would be given some anxiety. The recommendation was adopted and the subscriptions will now be as follows: Full members, £4 14s; new players, ,£2 12s- country players, £2 12s; under 20 years, £1 11s; schoolboys, 10s («e as 'previously). The subscription for the . summer season will remain the same Mr H. R. Domigan then moved that the green fee be increased from 2s to is Cd a round and to 4 S a day.

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

The president stated that, with the sheep off the course, this increase would be warranted, and the motion was carried. Mr H. M. Ewart considered that the green fees for both ladies and men should be fixed by the men’s club. It was for the men to say what the ladies should pay in green fees, and he did not see why the ladies should fix the fees at all. Messrs C. R. Hedges and R. Bruce Smith spoke in support of the suggestion. On the motion of Mr M. K. M'Culloch it was finally agreed that the Ladies' Committee be approached with a view to discussing the question of fixing the green fees. Mr M. S. Holmes referred to the old custom of a player who holed out in one being penalised, and considered that instead of this the player should be rewarded by each person on the links contributing 6d to provide some trophy. Dr R. S. Orbell pointed out that, although it had been the custom for the player who holed out in one to pay out, members should not feel that they were compelled to contribute anything. That, be considered, should be an understood thing among players. The matter was allowed to drop. Mr H. J. S. Grater made a suggestion that an entrance fee, varying from one to two guineas, should be imposed on those joining up with the club. This was the rule in many clubs, and a very tidy reserve fund could be maintained if this were carried out, which would prove a great asset to any club. The local club’s subscription of £2 12s for new members was very low, when it was considered that to join many other clubs it would coat upwards of six guineas, including entrance fee. ‘He made a recommendation to the incoming committee that the question of the initial subscription be revised, and that the fixing of a definite entrance fee he gone into. Mr C. Hedges said he could not see where an entrance fee applied,to Oamaru. If the club had a ,waiting list, then it might be all right. The club was seeking more members, and it should not introduce an entrance fee. Mr M'Beath also considered that the suggestion was not in accordance with the club’s, campaign to obtain new members. The president stated that the, matter would be gone into by the incoming committee. , . . Various suggestions as to the raising of money were made by some of the members. The opening date for the winter season was fixed at March 28. OAMARU RACES MEETING NEXT SATURDAY On Saturday next the flags will be flying at the Oamaru racecourse on the occasion of the Oamaru Jockey Club's autumn meeting, when the first day opens at 12.45 p.m. The meeting will be concluded on the following Monday, Anniversary Day. The club has been favoured with an excellent response from owners, and every event should provide interesting racing, the programme consisting of six gallops and two trots each day. The Otago Mounted Rifles’ Band will be in attendance each day, and ladies will be admitted free. The first race on the second day will start at 12.30 p.m. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—March 18: 11.7 a.m. and 11.35 p.m. „ ~ , ' The Karu will arrive on Friday, March 20, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load here to-morrow for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wingatui, is due at Oamaru on Monday, March 30, and will load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The vessel will leave Auckland on Friday, March 20, and will take sugar and general cargo for southern porta.

WAITAKI HOSPITAL BOARD

MONTHLY MEETING A break in the usual procedure of holding Waitaki Hospital Board meetings was made yesterday morning, when, in stead of meeting at the board’s office, the members of the board held their monthly meeting at the Public Hospital. There were present Mr W. Forrester (chairman), Mesdames J. M. Forrester and T. M. Munro„ Messrs A. MTnnes, J. Rodman, D. J. Ross, and the Rev. A. H. Nordmcyer. The medical superintendent of the Oamaru Public Hospital reported that there were 70 patients in hospital at the beginning of February, 81 were admitted during the month, 84 discharged, eight died, leaving 59 remaining at the end of the month. The number of operations was 61, and of out-patients’ visits 144, the daily average of in-patients being 65.58. Gifts were contributed by Miss Banks, Miss Ethel Robertson, Mrs Hall (Eden street), Mrs Barton, Mrs Moxdm, Mrs Wilkinson, “Anonymous,” Enfield W.D.F.U., and Toe H. ' The matron of Victoria Home reported that there were 20 inmates in the institution at the beginning of February, 18 were admitted, one transferred to hospital, 12 discharged, leaving 25 remaining at the end of the month. Gifti were acknowledged from Mrs A. Qrr (Totara). Mrs M'Pherson (Tyne street), and Toe H.

The matron of Kurow Maternity Hospital reported that there was one patient in hospital at the beginning of February, three were admitted, one discharged, leaving three remaining in hos; pita! at the end of the month. Accounts amounting to £1320 17s 7d were passed for payment. The Hospital Boards’ Association forwarded a copy of the minutes of the executive, which included a clause recommending hospital boards should pay their proportionate share of £SOO, to he paid to the Waitaki Hospital Board on account of the Logan case.—Received. The Hospital Boards’ Association wrote recommending hospital boards to pay a minimum allowance cf £SO to selected nurses for the post-graduate course for nurses, provided they remain three years in the service of the board after passing.—Received. , Dr R. G. Morrow wrote accepting the position of house surgeon at the Oamaru Hospital.—Received. The Waitaki Hydio Medical Association forwarded £ll 0s lOd contributions for February.—Received. The Wellington Hospital Board advised that it had reduced the rate of charge for patients from 12s to 9s per day, and asldng other boards to reciprocate for patients from each other’s district,—lt was agreed to reciprocate in the matter. The Perpetual Trustees and Agency Company, Ltd., wrote requesting the repayment early in the next financial year of £7OO lent, on office premises.—Received, the matter to be considered with the estimates. " _ Sister Jones wrote_ thanking the board for granting her six months leave of absence. —Received. KENNEL CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING At a meeting of the North Otago Kennel Club Mr G. H. Donaldson (president) occupied the chair. Mr L. E. Vernazoni (Christchurch) forwarded a trophy for competition at the forthcoming show.—The secretary (Mr W. Atkinson) was instructed to acknowledge the gift with thanks. Correspondence in connection with the appointment of judges was read, and it was decided to appoint Dr M'Killop (Christchurch) for sporting dogs and Cairn and Scottish terriers, and Mr W. C. Leversedge (Christchurch) for non* sporting, toys, and terriers other than Cairn and Scottish. The Specials Committee reported that the support from the business people had been most gratifying, and there would be approximately 60 specials for coinpetiiton at the show. It was pointed out that at the 1935 show four cups had been won outright, but this had been fully compensated for by the contribution of six small cups. It was agreed that, unices specially stipulated by the donors, all cups be perpetual trophies and not be won outright. The Schedule Committee was requested to revise the schedule as soon as possible, so that it could be pointed and circulated amongst fanciers. Tenders for printing the schedules were considered, and it was decided to accept the lowest tender. The secretary reported that he had written to Messrs A. C. Nottingham and Son (Christchurch) asking for the usual contributions of moss for the ring and disinfectant for the pens. All the stationery required for the show was in hand with the exception of the entry forms, and the president had agreed to attend to this. The next meeting was fixed for Monday. April 6. It was agreed to hold regular meetings after that until the annual show in May. A contribution of £2 2s from Mr R. Finch (vice-patron) was acknowledges with thanks. OAMARU LABOUR PARTY ANNUAL MEETING Mr H. Grocott presided over a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Labour Party. Presenting the annual report, the president referred to the splendid work carried out by members and officers during the last year, and especially during the election period, resulting in the return of the Labour candidate (the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer) for Oamaru. Mr F. Poole, on behalf of the auditors, read a balance sheet and referred to the credit balance in both branch and election accounts. He complimented the secretary (Mr A. C. M'Lelland) on the clear and concise manner in which the books and accounts were kept. Several members also spoke and expressed gratification at the excellent result achieved, and the hope that the Labour Government would long rule in the interest of workers in the Dominion. The annual report disclosed, inter alia, that the year just closed had been the busiest in the history of the Labour movement in North Otago. As it was election year the executive was early astir and busily engaged in making arrangements for the selection of the candidate and the conduct of the election campaign. To raise funds an art union was decided on, and produced a very satisfactory cash balance of £2O 2s 9d. Various meetings had been held in the country, addressed principally by visiting M.P.’s. A ballot resulted in the selection of the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer as the party’s candidate. A feature of the year’s work was the formation of a Ladies’ Committee for the purpose of assisting the candidate’s campaign. This committee worked most thoroughly and successfully under the leadership of Mrs Emmett (president) and Mrs Grimmett (secretary), and secured valuable contributions to the funds and accession to the voting strength. The success at the poll, resulting in the return of Mr Nordmeyer as the member for the district, wag a matter of congratulation. The branch was confident that this electorate would be well represented and the cause of Labour vigorously supported. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted ns follows: —President. Mr F. J. Simkin; vicepresident, Mr T. Gill: secretary and treasurer. Mr A. C. M'Lelland; executive —Mesdames Grimmett and Nicholson, Messrs W. Reilly, C, Beanland and E. S. Syinon; auditors, Messrs F. Poole and N. H. Colquhoun; trustees—Messrs T. W. Jacobs and H. Grocott; delegates to the annual conference, to be held in Wellington. opening on Easter Monday, the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer. M.P., and Mr F. J. Simkin. A vote of thanks to the retiring members of the executive was carried by acclamation.

FAREWELL SOCIAL AT TOTARA

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

MR AND MRS J. COOPER A very pleasant little function took place in the Totara Hall on Monday night when many friends of Mr and Mrs J. Cooper, of Alma, who are leaving the district, foregathered to bid them farewell. Mr S. H. Taylor occupied the chair, and during the evening took the opportunity of referring to the services Mr and Mrs Cooper had rendered in the district. Mr Taylor thanked those present for their attendance to do honour to their guests of the evening, and said it was very gratifying to the conveners of the function, Messrs MTntosh and M’Donald, and himself, to see such a large gathering. He stated that both Mr and Mrs Cooper were held in the highest esteem, ns they had been good residents, kind friends, and excellent neighbours, and ever ready and willing to do a good turn. They were all indeed very sorry to lose them trom the district. On behalf of their Totara friends, Mr Taylor wished Mr and Mrs Cooper good health, every success in life, and the very beet that this world could offer them. Messrs A. M'lntosh, R. Allan (Kia Ora), and J. E. Ewing also spoke, and all referred to the prominent part Mr Copper had taken in the church as a manager. Mr and Mrs Cooper had been very regular attenders at church, and had always interested themselves in anything pertaining to its welfare. Mr A. M’Donald then presented Mr Cooper with a walking stick and pipe, and Mrs Cooper with a handbag. Mrs Cooper was also presented with a bouquet by Ruth Mlntosh. Mr Cooper suitably acknowledged the gifts and good wishes. A musical programme was presented, and each item was well received. Songs were sung by Misses F. Reid, M. Sinclair, Messrs M'Whirter and Ewing, and duets were contributed by Mrs Morrice and Miss Sinclair, and the Misses Allan. Mrs Miller and Mr M. Sinclair played the accompaniments. Votes of thanks were accorded the performers and the chairman. A much appreciated supper was handed round, and a successful function was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” WOMEN’S BOWLING RETURN MATCHES The Waimate Ladies’ Club returned matches with the Phcenix, Meadowbank, and Awamoa Clubs yesterday, and the visitors were favoured with fine weather and keen greens. Waimate won both matches, defeating Phoenix and Meadow-, bank by 29 points and Awamoa by 23 points. Results:— PHCENIX AND MEADOWBANK v. WAIMATE. (Phoenix and Meadowbank names first.) Mesdames Freebury, C. Robertson, Watts, Ashton 12, Mesdames Winning, Shaw, Lewis, G,unn 17; Mesdames Foster, Irving, Misg Symington, Mrs J. Robertson 22, Mesdames Richards, Black, Travers, Reeve 19; Miss Hilliker, Mesdames Speed. Reid Adams 16, Mesdames Kelk, Kirk, Paterson, Healey 28; Mesdames Weavers, Corlett, Glass, M’Lean 13, Mesdames Rathgen, Wilson, Turnbull, Grant 19; Mesdames Nimmo. Lavender, Skeiving, Blacklock 12, Mesdames Barnard, Finlayson, Dickson, Paul 21. Totals: Phoenix and Meadowbank 75 points, Waimate 104. AWAMOA v. WAIMATE. (Awamoa names first.) Mesdames Stringer, Miller, Lee, Bridgeman 11, Mesdames Kirk, Barnard, Kirk, Travers 20; Mesdames Wright, Stewart, Miss M’Corkindale, Mrs Tomkins 13, Mesdames Black, Shaw, Turnbull, Gunn 18; Miss Watson, Mesdames Asher, Rusbatch, Sorley 19, Mesdames Winning, Dickson, Paterson, Healey 11; Mesdames • Terry, Murray, Benson, Stichman 13, Mesdames Rathgen. Finlayson, Lewis, Reeve 26; Mesdames Pile, Balck, Greive, Kennedy 14, Mesdames Richards, Wilson, Paul, Grant 18. , Totals; Awamoa 70 points. Waimate 90. WAIAREKA SALE There was again a big entry of stock at the Waiareka yards yesterday for the weekly sale, and fairly good prices ruled throughout. FAT CATTLE. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For S. M’Gookin (Airedale), 3 heifers £5 15s, 2 steers £5 17s 6d; J. Gibson (Ardgowan), 1 heifer £2 15s, 1 £2 7s 6d. TAT SHEEP. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For C. Hewton (Ngapara), 32 wethers 21 s 6d; T. Wilkinson (Kia Ora), 4 ewes 14s 6d; J. Martin (Ahna), 6 ewes 12s 3d, 2 wethers 20s 6d, 2 lambs 19s 9d; French Bros. (Kauru Hill). 20 wethers 21s 6d; Blair Bros. (Totara), 4 wethers 25s 6d, ,20 20s; R. Allan (Alma), 19 ewes 17s 6d; B, B. Walton (Incholme), 55 ewes 14s; Mrs G. G. Kennedy (Windsor), 9 ewes 14s; Miss M’Nally (Windsor). 4 wethers 20s. 2 ewes 15s; client. 14 ewes 14s 9d. 1 wether 21s. The Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: 15 ewes 13s 9d. 1 lamb 17s. STORE SHEEP. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For J. M’Donald (Ngapara), 80 two-tooth ewes 30s; French Bros., 75 failing mouthed ewes 13s 3d; T. AVilkin.son (Kia Ora), 52 sound mouthed halfbred ewes 19s 9d; N. Robertson (Waianakarua), 10 crossbred lambs 18s: J. 11. Beckingsale (Herbert), 2 crossbred lambs 18s; H. Cox (Rosebery), 28 failing mouthed ewes 10s 3d; W. E. Craig (Enfield), 23 failing-mouthed halfbred ewes 10s lid; Blair Bros. (Totara), 39 two-tooth halfbred ewes 3ls 9d: E. A. Fox (Ardgowan), 54 failing-mouthed crossbred ewes 15s, 80 Romney crossbred ewes 15s 3d, 68 failing-mouthed Romney crossbred ewes 23s Od; B. B. Walton (Incholme), 98 failing-mouthed halfbred ewes 12s, 99 failing-mouthed crossbred ewes lls 0d; W. E. Craig (Enfield). 196 sound-mouthed halfbred ewes 20s 9d; client, 74 failing-mouthed crossbred ewes 9s 6d; T. Wilkinson (Kia Ora), 61 twotooth crossbred ewes 31s 9d; J. Irving (Oamaru), 66 halfbred wether lambs 12s 3d; R. Mitchell (Totara), 1 failingmouthed ram ss. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold; For a client, 99 ewes 10s, 67 4s 6d. 41 two-tooth wethers 19s 6d. PIGS. There was a large yarding of pigs, and prices were about the same as those rui ing at the previous sale. Bruce, Christie, and Co; sold: For J. Kirton (Totara), 3 weauere lls, 2 Bs, 1 sa; W. Jones (Enfield), 3 weaners 13s, 212 s 6d, 3 lls did; J. Smith (Windsor), 2 weaners 12s, 1 10s; J. T. Breckan (Deborah), 4 weaners 13s 6d, 213 s, 3 12s; W. Smith (Alma). 5 slips 17s 6d; W. T. Hamilton (Totaral 1 slip 15s; D Rosie (Awamoa), 2 weaners 16s, 1 14s 6d, 1 13s, 212 s; W. R. Gray. 2 stores 22s 6d, 2 225; Alexander Rapson (Ngapara), 2 stores 225: Tallon Bros. (Enfield), 4 slips 16s; Robert Rapson (Kakanui), 4 slips 235; Frew and Burdett, 2 slips 17s: E. A. Watson (Enfield). 2 weaners 15s, 213 s 6cl, 213 s, 1 12s; S. Marsh (Kia Ora), 2 weaners 15s, 214 s fid; J. F. Rowland (Enfield). 6 weaners 16s; W. Cottingham (Weston), 4 slips 17s. GENERAL NEWS Although the Waitaki River is discoloured, it has been fishable and some good catches have been made. Mr R. Berry (Glenavy) landed a 231 b salmon and Mr G. Berry caught a 15-poundcr. There was a good gathering at the first of the series of dances hold in the Enfield Hall. The Monte Carlo was won by Bliss Joyce Campbell and Mr J. M. Wallace. Jackson's Orchestra supplied good music, and Mr J. Rowland carried out the duties of M.C. The second euchre party and dance held under the auspices of the Pukeuri Hall Committee in aid of the new hall fund was well attended. Mrs Ingram and Mr Sutherland were the winners of the euchre prizes, with Mr and Mrs Brosnahan as runners-up. Dancing was enjoyed to music supplied by Mr F. Bremner, and Mr Brosnahan was the M.C.

WEEKLY SITTING The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Sergeant M’Gregor conducted the police prosecutions. Victor Frederick Bulleid was charged with riding a motor cycle across the Thames street railway crossing when a train was approaching within half a mile. Mr H. J. S. Grater appeared for the defendant, who pleaded guilty. After hearing the facts of the case the magistrate imposed a fine of 20s. with costs (10s). Jack Sutton was charged with obtaining 10s from. Arthur Reginald Gould by falsely representing he wanted to buy petrol for his motor cycle. Sutton pleaded not guilty to the charge.—Sergeant M'Gregor stated that Sutton asked for a loan of 2s 6d to pay for repairs to his motor cycle and Gould gave him a 10s note, Sutton promising to return Gould the change that night. Inquiries by the police showed that Sutton had no motor cycle at all.— Constable Patterson gave evidence of taking a statement from Sutton, who later told the court that Gould’s evidence was correct and he intended to return the money, but he had been out of work since. —Mr Bundle said that Sutton had been guilty of stealing 7s 6d.—The police stated that Sutton was at present on probation expiring next month, and the magistrate amended the charge to the theft of 7s 6d and placed Sutton on probation for a, further six months, conditionally on his making restitution of 10s to Gould. Mr Bundle instructed the police not to allow Gould witness’s expenses and commented that the case would be a lesson to him. Stanley Smart, for whom Mr J. E. Farrell appeared, pleaded not guilty to a charge of aiding and abetting Jean Smart to commit an offence by driving a motor vehicle along the foreshore at Friendly Bay, neither person being the holder of a driver’s licence. Jean Smart (Mr J. E. Farrell) pleaded guilty to driving without a driver’s licence. —Constable Waring stated that he .had told Smart he could not drive a car at Friendly Bay,- as his licence had been cancelled. Smart replied that he asked his wife to drive friends down to the boat, though he knew she did not have a licence to drive.—Mr Farrell submitted that there was not the slightest evidence of aiding or abetting, but the court held otherwise, Smart being convicted and discharged.—Mrs Smart was fined ss. with costs (10s). A statutory first offender, Andrew Rennie, was fined 10s for drunkenness. MOTOR ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the North Otago Motor Association . was held last night, the president (Mr Bruce Steven) occupying the chair. Mr J. Greive reported that an inspection had been made of the upper end of the motor camp, and it was considered desirable in the interests of the association that this area should be fenced in, as at present the association had no power to prevent pedestrians from using it as a public place. —Mr J. T. Calder stated that the area was picturesquely situated alongside the motor camp, and if fenced off would be a decided adjunct to the camp. —It was agreed to carry out the work suggested. Five new members! were elected to the association. In reply to the association’s representations, the Waimate Association advised that warning signs were erected where the highway was being ceived. Accounts totalling £2l 7s lOd were passed for payment. , The South Island Motor Union advised that, under copyright, associations were precluded from selling the union’s road map of the South Island to non-members. —Received. Messrs J. W. Petrie and Bruce Steven (delegates) reported on the half-yearly meeting, and were thanked for their report, the secretary being instructed to write thanking the Canterbury Association for the hospitality extended to the delegates. . The question of erecting a sign to indicate the way to the Moeraki boulders was referred to the Sign Posting Committee. MANCHESTER UNITY On Monday night, N.G. Sis. M. S. Foss presided over a meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge, No. 9597. There was a very good attendance of officers and members. Notification was received from the P.C.S. regarding the Otago District Ritual Competition to be held on March 21, and also the agenda paper for the district meeting to be held on Friday, March 27, in the Loyal Caversham Lodge room. It was resolved that one delegate represent this lodge and V.G. was elected to the position. The N.G. conveyed a hearty welcome to P.G. Sis. E. V. Pinder, and expressed the hope that she had been restored to good health. Recess was granted, and a ritual practice was held prior to the entertainment by the married sisters, which proved very successful and entertaining. On resuming business the visiting officers reported on behalf of the sick and distressed of the society. It was agreed to hold a tennis dance next lodge night, arrangements being left to the Social Committee. KING’S DEATH At the annual meeting of the North Otago Golf Club, the president (Mr H. B. M’Dowell) referred to the severe loss the Empire had suffered in the death of his Majesty King George V. He had not onlv been a great king, said Mr M'Dowell, hut lie had been a great man. Apart from his duties as leader of tim Empire, his Majesty had been very widely known in the sporting world. An excellent example of his keen interest in sport was shown in the way in which King George V had brought up his four sons to be good sportsmen, and in the present King they had a very prominent golfer. Members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late King. WOMEN’S CLUB There was a large gathering of members at the combined evening held by the Literary and Musical Circles of the North Otago Women’s Club in honour of Misses B. Butterfield and A. Naumann, both of whom are leaving for the North Island. A programme was presented as follows:— Play reading, arranged by Mrs R A. M’Dowell, Misses J. A. Walker, B! Butterfield, P. Tomlinson, A. Butterfield, Mesdames R. A. M’Dowell, C. Clark, J, Watson; pianoforte solo, Miss Dawson; monologue, Mrs Wylie; pianoforte duct, Misses Cartwright and Dawson; duet, Mesdames Piper and MCulloch; solos Mrs Power and Miss Tweed; pianoforte solo, Miss M’Quade; solo, Miss W. Slater; play reading, “One Sunny Morning,” arranged by Miss > M I itzgerald, Misses Carroll, Harvey, lorrest and Mrs M’Diarmid. 1 At the close of the programme Mrs J. M Forrester said how much Misses Butterfield and Naumann would be missed as club members, and wished them every success in their future sphere of activity. Supper and the singing of Auld Ean o Syne ” brought a most successful evening to a close. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.-Mr W. Kirby (Auckland) Mr W. J. Ross, Mr and Mrs Patterson (Wellington). Mr F. J. Robinson, Mr V. Dossett (Timaru), Mr Scrimshaw (Christchurch), Mr B. Collie, Mr H. W. Bundle, Mr N. Cherry. Mr J. 1). Knowles, Mr A, D. Cnrson (Dunedin), Mr K. D. Robinson (Ashburton). New Club Hotel. —Mr D. A. Harper, Mr W. Russell. Mr J. Wilson. Mr H R. Best Mr H. Biddle (Christchurch), Mr A. Carton, Mr J. Brown, Mr F. CCooper Mr R. Smeaton, Mr J. Fan-burn,. Mr J M. M’Nally, Mr N. Armstrong, Mr L J ’ Hughes, Mr R. J- Bniff, Mr W. Kerr. Mr G. S. Capper (Dunedin). Mr D. Mitchell (Mnsgiel), Mr J. D. Wrnight. Mr G. Miller (Timaru). Mr W. Summerville (Wellington). After the sitting at the Magistrates Court yesterday a pleasant function took place in the clerk of the courts office, when members of the Police Force, court officers, and the press gathered to offer felicitations and good wishes to Mr K. Kent (assistant clerk of the court) on his lecent marriage. In making a presentation of an electric water heater, a lump shade, and a set of tumblers to Mr Kent, Sergeant M'G'regor referred to his many