NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22889, 25 May 1936, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

DOG SHOW NORTH OTAGO KENNEL CLUB STAKES CLASSES The fifth show of the North Otago Kennel Club at the Drill Hall continued to attract marked public attention at the day and- night sessions ou Saturday, and must be credited with being the outstandingly successful 6how in the club's history. . ■ .. ,' The stakes classes were judged in tie morning, and the. beet animal in the ahow was found in the wire-haired fox terrier bitch; Talavera Graceful, exhibited by the well-known Christchurch fancier, Mrs G. G. Jack. The honours for the opposite sex went to Dr A. Smith-Morton's Scottish terrier Kouken Emigrant (Oamaru). Visiting exhibitors followed up their success of the previous clay by taking a full share of the honours in the stakes classes.. The Dunedin fancier, Mrs J. Sutherland, took the first two awards in the toys, and Mrs C. L. Ridgen, of Christchurch, gained first place in the toy puppies. Mrs Jack's Talavera Graceful annexed first honours in the terriers, the sportinr doe stakes went to the Dunedin fanciers, Messrs D. Farquharson and L. Smyth, with their cocker 0.T.8. and the Gun Dog Stakes to Mrs Rita Rothwell s Irish setter (Christchurch). Local owners monopolised the greyhound class, the Sewell Cup going to -I. Robertson's Real I Direct. Mrs S. W. Jory and Miss L. Grimmett, who swept,

Sister (0.T.8. cocker) 3. CUPS AND TROPHIES.

the pool ou Friday in the rough-coated collies, gained hist award in the nonsporting' dogs with Faythe of Glenavon, and the Juuior l'uppy. Stakes went to Dunedin, in Messrs M. G. and H. W. Austen's Scottish terrier, Leithval Belgrave. Mr W. M. Jack's wire-haired fox terrier, Ryburn Radio (Christchurch) defeated a class of 26 in the Grand Puppy Stakes, and the Grand Challenge Stakes went to the same quarter in Mrs G. G. Jack's wire-haired fox terrier, Talavera Graceful. At a social evening tendered to the exhibitors by the club on Friday night, Dr M'Killop, of Christchurch, judge of the sporting breeds and Cairn and Scottish terriers, said the quality of the dogs was surprisingly high, and quite up_ to the standard of metropolitan shows. Ihe dogs were benched in very good condition, with perhaps one exception, the" English setters. Mr. Leversedge, also of Christchurch. juchie of non-sporting breeds, toys, etc.. supported his colleague's remarks, and said he was very pleased to see bull terriers on the benches again. The bull terrier pup was certainly a line specimen of the breed. •■'.','«. Messrs A. Gill (president of the Otago Kennel Club), A. Eraser (Dunedin Fanciers' Club), W. M. Jack (Canterbury Kennel Club.)..and W. Henderson (Dunedin), all spoke in a highly complimentary manner of the standard of the exhibits, and of the splendid manner hr which the show had been conducted. Songs were contributed bv Mrs Glass and Mr .J. M'Lean, Mrß Gordon Donaldson playing tjie accompaniments. The awards for the Stakes were as follows: STAKES. Toy dogs—Mrs J. Sutherland's Gold Boy (Yorkshire terrier) 1, Mrs J. Sutherland's Blondie of Strathlone (Pekingese) 2, Mrs C. L. Ridgen's Montresor (Pomeranian) 3. ,-' _.. , Grand toy puppy—Mrs C. L. Ridgen s Chuty Wuh of Montresor (Pekingese) 1, Mrs W. M. Angus's Happi Chow (Pekingese)' 2, Mrs L. Barton's Mangawhare Blue Boy (Sydney silkie) 3. Terriers-Mrs G. G. Jack's Talavera Graceful (wire-haired fox terrier) 1, A. Eraser's Brownlow Brutus (smoothcoated fox terrier) 2, R. W. Browns Keverne Kilfarie (bull terrier) 3. Sporting dogs—Messrs D. 1< arquharson and L. Smyth's Colinette Sister (0.T.8. cocker) 1 T. H. Hodge's Rossmount Scott (black cocker) 2. Mrs T. D. Dalgetys Tanya of Trashna (Irish setter) 3. Gun dogs—Mrs Rita Rothwell s Laid of Trashna (Irish setter) 1. L. Bartons Judith (0.T.8. cocker) 2 Val Beaumont's Prince Hargood (Labrador) A. Greyhounds—J. Robertsons Real Direct 1 and Sewell Cup. presented by Mr J, R. Sewell for the best greyhound owned by financial member of the North Otago Coursing Club, E. Dwyers Joans Pride 2, A. Rennie's Purple King 3. Non-sporting dogs—Mrs S. W Jory and Miss L. Griramett's Fay the of Glen Avon (rough-coated collie) 1, Mrs M. H. Leckie's Rajah of Lochiel (rough-coated collie) 2. F. G. Saville's Sir Nigel of Opihi(O.E. sheep dog) 3. Junior puppy—Messrs M. G. and a. W. Austen's Leithval Belgrave (Scottish terrier) 1, Mrs C. L Ridgen's Chuty Wuh of Montresor (Pekingese) 2, A. Begg's Bay Bracken (black cocker) 3. Grand puppy-W. M Jack's Ryburn Radio (wire-haired fox terrier) 1, Mrs S. W. Jorv and Miss L. Grimmett s Faythe of Glen Avon (rough-coated collie) 2, F. G. Saveille's Sir Nigel of Opini (O.E.'sheep dog) 3. Grand challenge-Mrs G. G Jacks Talavera Graceful (wire-haired fox terrier) 1 A. Eraser's Brownlow Brutus (smooth-coated fox terrier) 2 Messrsi D. Farquharson and L. Smyths Coliuette

Aulsebrook cup, presented by Messrs Aulsebrook and Co. Ltd., for the- best dog or bitch in the show—Mrs G. (*. Jack's Talavera Graceful (wire-haired fox 6 Hall tup, presented by Mr S. L. Hall for the best opposite sex to winner or Aulsebrook A. Smith-Morton s Rouken Emigrant (Scottish terrier). New .Zealand Express Company s special, for best dog owned by Oamaru resident-Dr A. Smith-Morton's Rouken Emigrant (Scottish terrier). ' Taieri and Peninsula Dairy Company s special, for best bitch owned by Oamaru resident—Dr A. Smith-Morton's Cumbrae Marie Rose (Scottish terrier). _ Waitaki Dairy Company's special, tor best dog puppy owned by an Oamaru resident—Mrs E. Crawshaw s Clmka Bonella (Labrador retriever). Anonymous special for best' novice clog —W. M. Jack's Ryburn Radio (wirehaired fox terrier). -*■ , Messrs A. A. Stitchbury and Co.s special for best novice bitch—Mrs S. W. Jory and Miss L. Grimmett's Faythe of Glen Avon (rough-coated collie). Mr G. C. Hayhurst's special lor best p U pp y _\V: M. Jack's Ryburn Radio (wire-haired fox terrier). PERSONAL Mr A. G. de Joux, of the Oamaru rail; way booking office, has received advice ot his transfer to- Waiiio, Southland, and will leave at an early date. Miramar Hotel—Mr and Mrs D.O Connor (Gore); Mrs Lightwood, Miss H. Liuhtwood, Mr A. Taylor. Misb Speden (Dunedin); Mis*M. Wright, Mr Mitcham (Christchurch); jVIr and Mrs E. M. Lane, Miss J. Snow (Wellington); Mr and Mrs F. Hogg (Edendale), Queen's Hotel.—Mr F. W. Cooper (Wellington); Mr and Mrs F. M'Creanor, Mr K. C. Broad (Christchurch); Mr and Mrs M'Pherson (Waianiwa); Mr and Mrs Fallow, Mr and Mrs Hall (Thornbury) ; Mr and Mrs Edwards (Pukerau); Mr and Mrs Barton, Mr J. Irvine, Mr J. H. Booth. Mr J. L. Mercer. Mr A Curie, Mr M. P. M'Culloch, Mrs Brickell. Miss Brugh, Miss J. H. Sheppard, Mr P. R. Chapman, Mr A. M'Donald Mr Turner (Dunedin); Mr J. Anderson (Omarama); Mr and Mrs S. R. Carter and child (Invercargill). New Club Hotel—Mrs R. B. Simpson. Mr H. J. Watson (Gore): Miss Lumsden. Mr R. J. Gumming. Miss J. Cummins: (Invercargill); Mr H. Porter Mr F R. Meredith, Mr and Mrs B. Skinner. Mrs F. D. Hall, Miss R. Hall. Miss B. Hall (Christchurch); Mr G. J Andersorl Mr P B. Butler (Auckland): Mr C. S. Stewart (Wellington): Mr J. B. Brugh. M" H. A. Brugh (Dunedin). MAJESTIC THEATRE " China Seas," to be shown to-night, has a notable cast—Clark Gable. Jean Harlow. Wallace Beery and Lewis Stone —in a drama of love, hate and intiigucs. It presents the four stars m roles of tne type that made them famous—Gable as the young skipper of a passenger steamer on the most dangerous run in the world; Miss Harlow as a " wise-cracking, tenderhearted lady, deeply in love with Gable, and not afraid to show it; Beery as a genial Irish trader, whose gruff affabilitj masks his operations as the sinister "brains" of half-wild pirate bands lhe exceptional supporting cast includes Uosalind Russell. Dudley Digues. C. Aubrey Smith. Lilian Bond. Soo Yowr and Carol Ann Beerv. Originally a novel by (. rosbie Garstin. the screen play received the attention of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio, and comes to the screen as one of their outstanding productions ot t\\f season.

GOLF MEN'S CLUB Under ideal playing conditions the knock-out competition was commenced on Saturday, and some interesting games resulted. The following are the results: First Round.—Tresedc-r (18) beat Day (18) 7U; Mathieson (7) beat Alain (18) 4—3; Robins (18) beat Martin (18) 2—l; Fraser (15) beat Hurst (18) 4—3; Humphries (11) beat Watson (11) 7—5; M'Dowell (11) v. Rowe (18), all square; Crimp (11) beat Nicholas (18) 2 up; Mulligan (8) beat Grater (18) o—s; S. R. Cuthbertson (3) beat Ralph Hedges (8) 2—l;. Whyte (18) beat T. Banks (14) 2—l; C. R. Hedges (6) beat G. Catto (0) 3—2; Watson (14) beat W. E. Judkins (18) B—6; Kerr (18) beat Dr Orbell (13) 4-3; B. Steven (18) beat Kelk (18) 4—3; Roll (8) beat Slocombe (IS) 7 —6; Armstrong (11) beat Hall (18) 4—3. Second Round. —Ireland (13) beat J Bulleid (18) 2—l; M. J. Wilson ffi! beat Bruce-Smith (12); Christie (11) beat Ewart (11) 2—l; M'Culloch (14) beat Stark (17) 2 up; Millar (12) beat R. Orbell, jun. (18) 3-2; G. L. Cuthbertson (5) beat Robertson (15) 5 —3; K. Familton (8) beat S. Burton (14) all square. LADIES* CLUB The L.G.U. match resulted as follows: Senior division: Mrs Cook 96—18 —78, Miss M'Quade 98—18—80, Miss P. Lane 89—9—80. Bronze division: Mrs M'Beatli 99—19—80. The draw for the Coronation Medal (seniors) and Aotearoa Cup, to be played on Tuesday, is as follows: — First Tee.—Miss M'Quade v. Miss Armstrong, Miss P. Lane v. Miss Stevenson, Mrs Ireland v. Miss Hall, Miss B. Cuthbertson v. Mrs Grater, Miss K. Familton v. Miss J. Cuthbertson, Mrs Meek v. Miss P. Robins, Mrs Brown v. Mrs Burton. Mrs M'Culloch v. Mrs J. Wilson, Mrs Roll v. Mrs Rickman, Mrs Donaldson v. Mrs D. Smith, Mrs C. Smith v. Miss M'Callum, Mrs Spooner v. Miss E. Nicolls, Mrs M Beath v. Mrs K. Familton. Thirteenth Tee.—Miss C. Lane v. Miss C. Nicolls, Mrs Fotheringham v. Miss Mackie, Mrs Clark v. Miss R. Donaldson, Mrs Wylic v. Miss Ireland, Miss J. Miller v. Mrs Irving, Mrs Forrest v. Mrs Hunter, Miss Simpson a bye. The draw for the Foursome Knock-out Competition on Wednesday is as follows: First Round. —Mesdames Roll and C. Smith v. Mesdames Ireland and M'Culloch, Mrs Burton and Miss M'Callum v. Misses E. Nicolls and Armstrong, Misses Familton and Stevenson v. Mrs Fotheringham and Miss Ireland, Mrs M'Beatli and Miss C. Lane v. Mrs Spooner and Miss Mackie, Mesdames Brown and Cook v. Mrs Hunter and Miss J. Miller, Misses Donaldson and Simpson v. Misses M'Quade and Robins, Mesdames Rickman and Finch v. Misses J. Cuthbertson and P. Lane. Mesdames D. Smith and J. Wilson v. Mesdames Meek and Donaldson, Mrs K. Familton and Miss Maxwell a bye. The draw for the Third Grade on Wednesday is as follows:—Mrs M'Dowell v. Mrs L. Grant, Mrs M'Donald v. Mrs Ewart, Mrs! Crawshaw v. Mrs Mathieson, Mrs Dawson v. Miss J. Cameron, Mrs M'Diarmid v. Miss M'Donald, Miss M'Lay v. Mrs Crimp. Mrs Sinclair v. Miss M. Ireland, Mrs F. Grant v. Miss Robins, Mrs R.- M'Dowell v. Miss Wills. FAREWELL TO POPULAR TEACHER FUNCTION AT HILDERTHORPE The Hilderthorpe School was filled to capacity by people of the district, who met to give their teacher, Mr Fraser, a social evening and bid him farewell. A concert party, consisting of pupils and ex-pupils, assisted by Mrs Whyte and Miss Simpson, delighted the audience with songs* recitations, violin solos, pianoforte solos, and plnyettes. At intervals, community singing was indulged in, under the leadership of Miss Duncan. At the close of the concert programme, Mr Deunison, ou behalf of the residents, spoke in appreciation of the way in which Mr Fraser had carried out his duties while in charge of the Hilderthorpe School. With reluctance they were letting their teacher go, as they had known that while Mr Fraser was in charge of the school all was well with their boys and (girls. Over a period of nine years Mr Fraser had been with them, and during that time he had not heard any of the children say a word against their teacher. Mr Duncan, chairman of the School Committee, making the presentation of a travelling rug and leather suitcase to Mr x Fraser from the residents, referred to the happy relations the committee had always had with the guest of the evening. Although they were sorry to lose Mr Fraser, they congratulated him on his well-earned promotion to the Alexandra School. Mr Fraser was leaving Hilderthorpe with best wishes of the residents ' and children, and with their thanks for the wonderful results he obtained while in charge of the school. Don Reed, asking Daisy Condon to make a presentation of a beautifully bound volume of Sakespeare's works to Mr Fraser, referred to their teacher as being more like a brother than a master of the school. Miss May Emerson, on behalf of Mr Eraser's ex-pupils, presented the guest with a travelling set, and thanked him for the great interest he had always taken in them and wished him every success and happiness at Alexandra. On rising to reply Mr Eraser was greeted with the singing of " For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and cheers. He thanked the people for the gifts and the kind things they had said about him. He had always tried to " play fair," and he hoped he had succeeded. After supper an enjoyable dance was carried on till midnight, the music being supplied by Mr and Mrs J. M'Kenzie, while Mr J. Emerson carried out the duties of M.C. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne " terminated a very enjoyable evening. SAVAGE CLUB RAID BY MACANDREW BAY On Saturday night the Macandrew Bay Orphans raided the Oamaru Savage Club hapu at the Peter Pan Theatre. The visitors, who were in full force, received a very hearty welcome at the hands of Great Chief L. Cameron, who installed President Maider in the chair for the evening. The customary exchange of courtesies between the kindred clubs took place, acknowledgment being made of the cordial relations that had existed for some years past. . The programme given by the visitors was specially entertaining, those contributing being Bros. Hawes, M'Dougall. Pringle. Morgan (songs); Bros. M'Dougall and Pringle (duet); Bro. J. Oliver (lightning sketch artist); Bro. N. Larkins (violin solos): and Bros. Vivian and Bain (humorous numbers). Before their return to Dunedin. the visitors were hospitably entertained by the Oamaru Council of Braves. LYRIC HALL DANCE AID OF SCOTTISH QUEEN The organiser of the Scottish Queen candidature (Miss Jean Miller) and her assistants have beeii kept very busy of late arranging several afternoons and card evenings to swell the funds in support of their candidate in the queen carnival being held in aid of the North Otago Highland Band Uniform Fund. The latest venture was a very successful dance in the Lyric Hall on Saturday night, at which there was a large crowd, who spent a thoroughly enjoyable time. Many novelties were introduced, and the Monte Carlo was won by Mrs Kilgour and Mr Cox. Mitchell's Orchestra provided excellent music, keeping the dancing coing at a merry swing throughout. Supper was provided by Miss Miller and her committee, and was crcatl.v appreciated.

RUGBY FOOTBALL OLD BOYS DEFEAT ATHLETIC Ideal weather prevailed for the continuation of the North Otago Rugby Union Club'? competition games on Saturday at the Oamaru Show Grounds. A surprise was the defeat of Athletic by Old Boys on the Oval by 9 points to 6. This was a very close and interesting game, and the crowd was kept in a state of excitement throughout. On No. 2 ground the scoring was .'high, Maheno accounting for Excelsior by 24 points to 14. The senior competition is now at an interesting stage, the points being: Maheno 7 points. Athletic 5 points. Old Hoys 4 points. Excelsior Nil. OLD BOYS v. ATHLETIC The game between Old Boys and Athletic opened with Old Boys the defenders, but a penalty kicked improved their position, and Rutherford passed the ball to Easton, who, after side-stepping his way past several Maroon players, sent out to Webl) for the latter to make a good run. He was tackled on the twenty-five yards line. However, in the loose play which followed Kinder kicked through and Cameron, following up well, dived over to obtain Old Boys' openine try. Easton failed to convert. Old Boys 3, Athletic nil. A good line kick by Turvey sent the Blacks back, but they secured from a scrum, and the ball went out to Cameron, who cut in and then sent on to Webb, for the latter to cross, but he was brought back for a knoek-on. Shortly after Old Boys were penalised, and Park coaled from a fairly difficult position. Old Boys 3. Athletic 3. Athletic advanced, but during the attack N. Dwver suffered a broken collarbone, and Park went out into the backs. A nice passing movement by the Old Boys backs put the Maroons on defence, but Cnrrinjrton and Howell came through well with the ball at their toes. The Blacks, bowever again attacked, and. after hard scrummaging in front of the Maroon goal posts. Rutherford crossed to score in the corner. Easton'a kick failed, [he halftime whistle sounded directly after with the scores: Old Boys 5 I>°i nts - Athletic 3 points. The second spell opened with the Maroons taking a turn at attack, and Carrodus almost scored, but was tackled almost on the line by Teinpero. In the following scrummaging, however, Old Boys were penalised, and Park's kick was again successful. Old Boys C, Athletic 6. The Blacks advanced, but were driven back by the Maroon forwards, Easton having to force down. The Maroons ':ept up the pressure until the Old Boys backs turned the tables, and a nice kick by Easton found touch near the corner. Athletic was penalised, Cameron drop-kicking a goal. Old Boys 9 points, Athletic 6 points. A good run by Kinder brought play well into Athletic territory, where a Maroon player was penalised for holding on. Easton, however, failed with the kick from a good position. Old Boys remained the aggressors, pressing hard on the Athletic line, where they made repeated attacks, coming very near to scoring on two or three occasions. Determined work by the Maroon pack, however, gained valuable ground, and the final whistle sounded with both teams on the midway line, the scores being: Old Boys 9 Poi"J fi - Athletic 0 points. Mr C. Crone was the referee. MAHENO v. EXCELSIOR Excelsior, playing Maheno, kicked off from the southern end, and although putting plenty of dash into their play from the" outset, the Blues were sent back as the result of n good touch-finder by Wood, who was filling the place of custodian for Saturday. Play had not been in progress long before the Greens, by a good rallying movement, had Exeejsior hemmed on its line. From a scrum Soilness went round the blind side to make a fine opening for Gray to go over for Maheno s initial try. Johnston converted with a great kick—Maheno 5, Excelsior nil. Excelsior was endeavouring to open up the game, but the inside backs were cither hanging on too long or fumbling the ball. Led by M'Phee and Easton, the Blue forwards took play to the opposing territory only to be repulsed on each occasion. Maheno again worked into a good position, and a fine passing movement by the Green backs resulted in G. Johnston going over well out. J. Johnston was unsuccessful with the kick—Maheno 8, Excelsior nil. Excelsior took a turn at attack, and from Maheno's twenty-five Davey broke awuy with the ball, and, after a good run, sent on to Muller, who crossed well out. Easton missed with the kick. Maheno rallied, and taking play to the Blues' twenty-five, Sim broke away on his own in a determined effort, and went over for a well-earned try. Johnston was again unsuccessful with the kick. Maheno 11, Excelsior 3. Although making attempts to break away, the Blues were unable to penetrate the defence, and once more Maheno had Excelsior hemmed on its line. After a tune a Maheno player kicked through, and in a race for the ball Gray touched down for his second try. Johnston converted. Halt time sounded soon after, with the scores: Maheno 1" points Excelsior 3 points Maheno appeared to let up in the second spell, but although this might have been the case, the Blues played improved football in this spell, and were at tunes successful in their attempts to throw the ball about, which was their only chance. Maheno attacked from the early stages of the second half, and after a short passing bout Bruce put in a determined run and crossed for a good try. Johnston added the extra points. Maheno 21, Excelsior 3. Excelsior retaliated, and gradually worked its way to Maheno's territory. After a good dashing rush by the Blue forwards Easton burst into the lead and scored near the posts. The scorer missed from an easy position. Maheno 21, Excelsior 6. Mnheno had Excelsior on the defence once more, and Gray, who outpaced the opposition, registered his third try for the afternoon. Maheno 24, Excelsior 6. The Blues now had the upper hand, and throwing the ball about in good style had Maheno in trouble. As the result of a good dash from about midway M'Phee finished up by scoring, the kick failing, and soon after Wilson went over for the final try. This time the kick at goal was successful, the scores being:—Maheno 24, Excelsior 14. The Green players now began to pull themselves together, and did not allow their opponents so much latitude. The game ended with the scores: Maheno 24 points Excelsior .. .. 14 points • Mr W. May was the referee JUNIORS. School 22. Maheno 3. Old Boys 0, Athletic 3. Southern 20, Excelsior nil. THIRD GRADE. Old Boys won by default from St. Kevin's. Athletic won by default from School. COUNTRY GAMES The country competition was commenced on Saturday, and the wiuners were found in Pirates. Georgetown and Ngapara. In the Georgetown-Duiitroon match the score was 6-all until only about a minute to go. when Georgelown secured a try to win. Playing against Kuimw. Ngapara was leading 12—8, when the former scored, but the kick at ~'oal just missed. If the games continue to be as close and interesting as Saturday's the competition this season should be an interesting one. The scores were as follows: — Pirates 19, Tokarahi 8. Georgetown 9. Duntroon 6. Ngapara 12. Kurow 11.

GENERAL NEWS A very severe frost was experienced in North Otago on Saturday morning, Hi degrees being registered at the Oamaru Public Gardens. This is the lowest recording so far this winter. Keen public interest was manifested in a property sale at public auction conducted by Messrs Mulligan and Forbes at their rooms. The properties offered were subdivisions of sections on the South Hill in the estate of Mr W. W. Beswiek, and there was spirited competition for the three lots, bidding for each ol which began at £2OO, and continued briskly up to the purchase price. The first lot, consisting of the house and one-sixth of an acre of ground, sold for £4OO, the second comprising one-sixth of an acre on the corner of Wansbeck and Greta streets for £325, and the third, a section of similar area in Greta street, for £285. About 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon a glancing collision between two cars occurred at the intersection of Tees and Wansbeck streets, and, as a result, the lighter car was pushed against a telegraph post near the kerbing. The heavier car was driven by Mr S. Cuthbertson, who was proceeding up Wansbeck street, and the lighter one, which was travelling up Tees street, was driven by Mr W. Budd. The radiator of the small car was damaged, and the crank was bent, but no one was injured. On Saturday night about 0 o clock the Oamaru Fire Brigade received a call to Ribble street, where a hedge was ablaze at the rear of Dr Lennox Douglass property. The flames spread rapidly for a while, but there was no wind, and on the arrival of the brigade the outbreak was subdued without difficulty. Little material damage resulted. There was a Rood attendance of members and friendri at a social evening of the St. Paul's Haeremai Club, the visitors receiving a very hearty welcome from Mr A. MTnnes, who presided. An instructive and interesting was given by the Rev. John M. M'Kcnzie on tbe subject of lne Two Chinas," in which a comparison was made between ancient and modern China. The country was passing through a transition stage, said Mr M'Kenzie, and the public should extend sympathy to the peoples of this nation. The trouble with other countries was, he thought, due to a lack of understanding oLthis fact. Un the motion of Mr M'limes, the speaker was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks A social evening at St. Luke s Hall was well attended by members of the Ngaio Girls' Club, games and dancing and several competitions making the function very enjoyable. Miss Uttlcy and partner and Miss Jean Brown and partner were the winners of the dancing prizes. The dancing was conducted by the Rev. Jj. Harbour, and credit is due to Miss A. Gcddes, who was mainly responsible tor the arrangements. Present entries for the Waiarcka sale to-morrow include forward rape lambs, forward wethers, fat ewes, ewe hoggets, ewe lambs, mixed-sex lambs, fat wethers, fat cows and heifers, dairy cows, one and a-half year-old well-bred steers. Draught geldings and other horses will also be offered. . . A community sing will be held in the Opera House to-morrow night, the proceeds to be in aid of the Scottish queen (Miss Dorothy Middlemass), who is a pupil of Miss Jean Miller. The song leaders will be Messrs Jack M'Lcan and Gordon Donaldson, and Mrs Loper will preside at the piano. Specialty items will be included in the programme. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—May 25: G. 21 a.m. and 6.49 p.m. A „. . The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday. May 27, and, after discharge, will load for Wellington, Napier and Gisboine, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu is expected here to-morrow to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Surrey is scheduled to load at Newport, Glasgow and Liverpool, and is due to be ready at Newport on May 27, and to clear Liverpool on June 13. This vessel will load cargo for direct discharge at Oamaru. The Kartigi will leave Auckland on l'ndav. May 29. for southern ports, including Oamaru. The vessel is due here on Monday. June 8, when she will load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports.