NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22903, 10 June 1936, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

MAYORESS’S RELIEF COMMITTEE ANNUAL MEETING The Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) presided over a large and representative gathering at the annual meeting of the Mayoress’s Relief and Advisory Committee. The balance sheet was presented and adopted. The expenditure on groceries, clothing, milk and fuel ■ amounted to £B5l 19s lOd for the 12 months. The community sings, organised by Messrs P, Linton Hodge, J. Weir, G. Donvard, and Mrs Loper, had brought in the splendid sum of £2lB 8s; commercial travellers’ drive £lB 2s and a large quantity of clothing and goods; Peter Pan Dramatic Club £23 10s; Ready Bullion Mining Company £lB 6s lid; North Otago Automobile Association’s Christmas drive £29 17s 8d and a large collection of groceries; Government meat subsidy £B9 2g lOd. During the year a considerable sum of money had been received from the Minister of Internal Affairs from the proceeds of art unions. . Mr Cooney spoke in eulogistic terms of the work done by the honorary secretary (Mrs Fox), and the honorary treasurer (Mr K. Jenkins), and also of the continuous work done by the members who had helped each week at the depot. The applications for relief had been very numerous, and a very busy year had been experienced. During the winter months an average of 100 families had been supplied fortnightly with stores and clothing. The committee thanked all citizens who contributed or helped in any way to_ make the work at the depot the success it had been. Mr K. Familton said the citizens appreciated the work done by the committee and owed a debt of gratitude to Mr and Mrs J. M. Forrester and Mr and Mrs Cooney for the arduous work done by them during the depression. It spoke well for the community that so many willing workers had come forward to help those in need. , . It was decided not to reopen the depot in the meantime, but a sub-committee was set up to deal with necessitous cases Motions of thanks were passed to Mrs Cowie Nichols, Misses Banks, and Mr d, H. Main for their continuous monetary assistance. , , t Death during the year had removed two of the depot’s energetic workers, Mrs J. C. Kirknesg and Mr James Robertson. KIA ORA SOCIAL CLUB There was a good attendance of members at the first meeting of the Kia Ora Social and Play-reading Club, which took place in the schoolroom. The officers elected, for the winter session were as follows:—President, Mr C. Cowan, seert tarv. Mrs Cowan; treasurer, Mrs a. Searle; committee—Misses B. Allen and M. Thompson, and Messrs D. M Clea an H. Simpson. On account of tne cold evening folk dancing was indulged in for the first half-hour, and then a one-mA play by Neil Grant, entitled On Dart moor,” was read. The cast wasimi follows: Muriel Armstrong (Mrs Cowan), Leonora Astley (Miss, L. Dalziel) , BUI Syme (Mr C. Cowan), Albert Read (Mr D. M'Clea), and Fred Lee (Mr H. Simp •■•on) After a discussion on the play and the readers, the members enjoyed two amusing competitions and Bome dancing, the music being supplied by Misses L. Dalziel and M. Thompson and Messrs Cowan and J. Thompson. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB. The following were tile highest scores at the weekly'shoot of the Oamaru Club on Monday night, the metric target being in use: —I. Swinard 80, H v Konpert 80. A. North 78, T. Kennedy 78. H. Brant 78. J. Caldwell 77, E. Roney 77, J. M Veigh 76, R. Hinkley 76, E. Sinclair 75. J. Dunn 75. G. Doran 74, A Hunter 74, L. Turvev 73, W.. Collins 73iJ. Dodds 73, W. Munro 72. E. Taylor 72, J. Beardsmore 72, A. Rudduck 72, I). Boyd 70, E. Lee 70.

OAMARU PRESBYTERY MONTHLY MEETING , The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery was held yesterday morning, tlie moderator (the Rev. John M. M'Kenzic) occupying the chair. The Rev. if. O. Bowman was appointed to act in place of the Rev. S. D. Baird as interim-moderator of the WestonTotara parish, and the Rev. W, Lawson Marsh as interim-moderator in Enfield parish during Mr Baird’s illness. • The clerk was instructed to receive contributions for the Janies 11. MTvenzie and Mawson Memorial Funds. The Rev. J. Badcock moved: “That in future all public questions should only be introduced by notice of motion or be included in the agenda paper.”—The motion was defeated by a big majority. A letter was received from Dr Lennox Douglas thanking the presbytery for nominating him as medical examiner of the presbytery. The budget allocation was referred to the Finance Committee for a report. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh reported on behalf of the Public Questions Committee, and suggested that such topics as the “ Church,” the “ State,” and the “ Community ” might afford fruitful subjects for discussion in view of the International Conference to be held in Europe next year, and the preliminary arrangements now being made. The clerk was instructed to procure from sessions lists of records in thejr charges; such lists to be in duplicate—' one copy to be sent to the church officers in Wellington and the other to be retained by the presbytery. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh intimated that the Calvin Centenary would be held during the second week in August, and suggested that the'event be commemorated on the day that presbytery meets. —Approved. In response to the overture to the Genera! Assembly suggesting a review of the principle governing the payments of stipends, it was resolved to inform the committee of the following motion, which was carried unanimously;—“Whereas the maintenance of the ministry is not a matter of the payment of a salary but the provision of a living allowance, according to the desires of the congregations concerned, the questions raised in the Overture from the presbytery of Westland, unent ministers’ stipends, are irrelevant and should be fallen from." HAMPDEN BOROUGH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING At the 1 monthly meeting of the Hampden Borough Council there were present the Mayor (Air W. A. Murcott), Crs A. Spears, J, Burns, R. M'Meeking, E. Bishop and J. Murcott. Accounts totalling £25 3s were passed for payment, and leave of absence was granted Cr Dunbar on account of sickness. The Mayor and councillors offered congratulations to Cr Burns on the attainment of his golden wedding anniversary, and conveyed to him and Mrs Burns all good wishes for continued good health and happiness. . The Waitaki County Council advised that Cr Ross and the engineer would inspect the dangerous corner of road from the railway station, and report.—Received. It was agreed to subside the increase in the scale of wages to men under scheme No. 5, as requested by the Labour Department. A petition was received from several ratepayers, requesting that an additional light be erected at the bridge at Doctor’s Hill.—The request was agreed to. A complaint was received from a resident about, the condition of a drain in front of his residence, and the Works Committee was empowered to have the matter attended to. The Works Committee reported that the work in Chelmsford street was completed, and it was decided to write thanking the district engineer of the railways for the improvements carried out at the approach to the railway station.

WAIAREKA SALE PRICES CONTINUE FIRM There was a good yarding of fat cattle and fat sheep at Waiareka yesterday, with a small yarding of stores. Prices throughout were on a par with last week’s rates. FAT CATTLE. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For J. M'Nally (Windsor), 1 fat cow £4 15s, 1 fat cow £1 17s 6d. 1 fat steer £2'ss, 3 fat heifers £2 se; T. Kidd (Oamaru), 1 fat cow £4 ss; A. Herron (Five Forks), 2 fat cows £3 12s Cd: client, 1 fat cow £2 2s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For R. Ruddenklau (Tapui), 2 steers £6 ss. 2 heifers £4 15s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For H. J. Ewing, 2 24-year-old steers £4 10s, 1 heifer £4, 1 steer £5; client, 1 heifer £4 15s, 1 cow £2 2s 6d, 1 £5, 1 £4 se, 1 steer £1 ss, 1 cow £5 ss. FAT SHEEP. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For estate late James Gibson (Papakaio), 10 fat ewes 15s 3d, 13 fat ewes 14s 9d, 22 fat ewes 14s 3d: T. Wilkinson (Enfield), 12 fat ewes 14s 3d, 28 fat ewes 13s 9d; Mrs Taylor (Totara), 13 fat wethers 21s, 21 fat wethers 21s 9d; M. Baxter (Weston), 19 fat ewes 13s Od. t Dalgety and Co. sold: For J. Pringle (Kauru Hill), 14 ewes 14s 9d, 25 14s, 16 13s 9d, 9 12s 6d, 5 wethers 225; E. Turner 12 owes 12s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For Bates estate, 8 ewes 15s 3d, 12 15s, 13 16s 9d, 10 16s 6d, 7 16s 3d; client, 12 ewes 14s, 10 13s Gd, 5 14s; G. Rapson (Windsor), 6 ewes 18s, STORE SHEEP. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For T. Wilkinson (Enfield), 49 mA crossbred lambs 13s, Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For M. E. MT’hee, 39 mixed-sex lambs 17s, Dalgety and Co, sold: For J. Pringle (Kauru Hill), 45 breeding ewes 13s Bd, 11 cull ewes 4s 9d. DAIRY CATTLE. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For E. A. Fox (Ardgowan), 1 dairy cow 15. STORE CATTLE. Dalgety and Co, sold: For J. Jones, 4 two-year-old eteers 37s 6d; E. Matthews, 2 cows 10a. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For E. Connolly (Oamaru), 76 mixed-sex lambs 17s. PIGS. There was a small entry of pigs, and the demand was poor. Bruce, Christie and Co. sold: For John Meikle (Livingstone). 3 weaners 8s; R. Whyte (Enfield), 3 slips 14s 0d; John Reid (Alina), 1 weaner 9s 6d. 5 8s Cd; G. Brown (Enfield). 1 weaner 10s 6d, 1 7s: T. Portis (Airedale). 2 weaners 14s, 3 12s 6d. REVUE AND ENTERTAINMENT The two nights’ session for the revue, organised by Miss Jean Miller, and theentertainment by the Oamaru Minstrel Troupe, in aid of the Scottish Queen and Oamaru Plunket Society, will commence at the Opera House to-night. Some. 50 odd performers will be taking part in the revue, which will consist of choruses and ballets. The young children participating will all represent tovs of all descriptions, and they will carrv out their parts in a scene to represent a top shop. They will also be seen in classical and tap ballets. The revue will occupy one-half of the programme. The second part will be presentee! by the Minstrel Troupe, and the various numbers should appeal to all. This will be the first appearance of the JJinstrel Troupe before an Oamaru audience. PERSONAL At the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday morning a motion of sympathy was passed with the Rev, S. D. Baird in his illness, and the clerk was instructed to forward a letter to Mr Baird expressing sympathy and wishing him a speedy recovery to good health. It was unanimously agreed at yesterday’s presbytery meeting that a letter ot hearty congratulation be sent to theVcn. Archdeacon Russell on celebrating his twenty-fifth jubilee at St. Luke’s Church. In moving this motion, the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh stated that the presbytery should assure Archdeacon Russell of its admiration of the untiring work he had done in the interests of the Kingdom ot God in Oamaru and neighbouring districts, and especially of his great public spirit. Continuing, Mr Marsh said Archdeacon Russell bad rendered excellent service in the community, and his brotherliness displayed in the Ministers' Association was very marked, and among the members he was regarded as a “Father in God.” _ He expressed best wishes to Archdeacon Russell for the continuance of God’s blessing on his work and himself. —The Rev. J. M. M’Kenzio endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks, and stated that he had reason to know what Archdeacon Russell meant to a great number of people. His visitations to the hospital were very regular, and the spirit of self-sacrifice was very pronounced in his life. Queen’s Hotel.—Mr W. A. Hislop (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Ray M’Kenzie, Mr G. Bennett, Mr A. W. Smith (Christchurch), Mr F. J. Robinson, Mr V. Dossett, Mr P. S. Enting, Mr A. C. Henderson (Timaru), Miss M. Munro, Miss C. Munro, Miss F. Dillon, Mr J. Munro, Mr H. Cameron, Mr J. R. Bell, Mr D. E. Briggs, Mr N. Cherry, Mr P. Dunlop, Mr T. C. Somerville, Mr N. C. Kensington (Kurow), Mr H. W. Bundle, Mr N. Manhire (Dunedin). New Club Hotel. —Mr B. A. Murphy (Auckland), Mr H. Hamer, Mr G. Stuart, Mr L. H. Werner (Christchurch), Mr W. J. Bain, Mr G. M. Turnbull, Mr G. W. Anderson (Dunedin), Mr T. Lock (Wellington), Mr and Mrs K. J. Bryan, Mr C. T. Carnie (Timaru), Mr H. Bleach (Tokarahi). MANCHESTER UNITY 1 At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., N. Sis. M. Foes presided over a good attendance of officers and members. Nominations for officers were received as follows: —V.G., Sis. E. King; for N.G.E.S., Sis. E. Carrad; for Y.G. warden, Sis. 1. Cawley; for E.S. guardian, Sis. F. Davey; for warden, Sisters D. Bradbury, F. Brian, and J. Hood. P.G. Bro. W. Couper conducted a minor degree meeting, and N.G. Sis. M. Foss, on behalf of the lodge, returned thanks to him. It was announced that the North Otago Past Grands’ Lodge would hold a past officers’ degree meeting on Tuesday, July 21. It was resolved to invite the Loyal Oamaru Lodge to be present at the half-yearly meeting, and also to invite the North Otago Past Grands’ Lodge to conduct the installation of officers. P.G. Sis. C. M. Jenkin reported on the sick, and P.G. Bro. W. Couper replied to the visitors’ toast. Arrangements for the halfyearly meeting were left in the hands ot the Social Committee. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 10: 6.36 a.m. and 7.1 n.m. Arrivals. —The Karu at 6.30 a.m. yesterday. The Kartigi at 7 a.m. yesterday. Departures. —The Karu at noon yesterday. The Kartigi at 9 p.m. yesterday. NOTES. The Wainui is due at Oamaru to-day, and after discharge will load for Wellington. Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu is expected here on Thursday. June 18, to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Karctu cleared Sydney on Thursday. sailing for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton. Timaru and Oamaru. She is due here about June 17. ___

GOLDEN WEDDING MR AND MRS J. BURNS The golden wedding of a well-known Hampden couple, Mr and Mrs J. Hums, was celebrated recently, the occasion being marked by the receipt of the felicitations and good wishes of the residents of Hampden. Mr Burns was married to Emily, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Dunn, Kaitangata, by the Rev. J. M. Allen, Presbyterian minister, Stirling, on May 20, 1886. Both Mr Burns have been residents of New Zealand for many years. Mr Burns arrived in this country on June 7, 1880, from Ayrshire, Scotland. He settled in the Clutha district, where he earned a reputation as a keen athlete. After spending seven years at Bushey Park Station, Palmerston, he retired at Hampden, where he is a famiha figure on the bowling green and as a member of the Hampden Borough Council. Mrs Burns was a well-known competitor at the Otago and Clutha Shows, receiving hundreds of prizes, including many championships, for baking and butter-making. Mr and Mrs Burns continue to enjoy excellent health. On this important event in their lives they were the recipients of many presents and congratulatory messages and telegrams. OAMARU ATHENAEUM COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING The president (Mr W. E. Judkins) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Athenteum Committee. It was decided to have the names of towns painted above the newspapers in the free reading room, and a sub-commit-tee was appointed to arrange a further classification of the non-fiction section of the library. The librarian reported that 79 books were put into circulation during the month. Fourteen adults and four juveniles had joined the library, and two adults and four juveniles had left, making the total number of subscribers 45G (462 adults and 84 juveniles). The following books were issued: —Fiction 4147, magazines 5056. Juveniles; Magazines 509, travel 125. General literature 87, biography 80, history 50, science 23, poetry 18, theology 12; —total, 7107. — The report was approved. Accounts amounting to £46 19s 5d were passed for payment. The report of the Book Committee showed that 27 books were purchased on May 25, and 15 second-hand books were received from Boot’s Library (London). It now- recommended the further purchase of 39 books, and that “ Talks,” by Kriebnamurti, given by Mrs Grcagh, be accepted with thanks.—The report was approved. The Visiting Committee recommended some small repairs, which were authorised, and Mr T, J. Guthrie and the Key,.Mr Lawson Marsh were appointed a Visiting Committee for the coming month. Dr Bevan Brown then moved his motion to amend the by-laws by allowing for the reservation of non-fiction. —After considerable discussion this was put to the meeting and defeated. —The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh then gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that a system of reservation of books be instituted. BASKETBALL Sunny, warm weather prevailed for the opening tournament of the North Otago Basketball Association, held at the Waitaki Girls’ High School courts. Five teams competed in A/Grade and six in B Grade, several teams showing good form for so early in the season. Waitaki A played consistently throughout the afternoon to win the A Grade with 8 points, Oamaru A being the runners-up with 6 points. Enfield showed good combination to win the B Grade with 10 points, Star filling second place with 8 points. The referees were Misses Bee. Fitzgerald, Gibson, Richardson, and Miller. RESULTS. A Grade.—Waitaki A 11, Oamaru B 2; Oamaru A 6, Star, 3; Oamaru B 6, Waitaki B 3; Waitaki A 4, Star 1; Oamaru A 5, Waitaki B 1; Star 10, Oamaru B 2; Waitaki A 15, Waitaki B nil; Oamaru A 8, Oamaru B 2; Star 9, Waitaki B 2; Waitaki A 13, Oamaru A 1. B Grade.—Star 8, Waitaki C 3; Ardgowan 3, Airedale 1; Five Forks 0, Waitaki C 4; Enfield 6. Ardgowan nil; Star 8, Airedale nil; Five Forks 3, drew with Ardgowan 3; Enfield 12, Airedale 1; Star 4, Five Forks 2; Waitaki G 8, Airedale 3; Enfield 3. Star nil; Waitaki C 4, Ardgowan 2; Five Forks 0, Airedale 2; Star 9, Ardgowan nil; Enfield 8, Waitaki C 2. CELTIC DANCE The Celtic Club's hard-up and fancy dress dance held in the Lyric Hall on Saturday night proved to be one of the most successful functions yet held by this club. There was an excellent attendance, the hall being filled to its capacity and many being unable to gain admittance. The- floor was in perfect order and Mitchell’s orchestra kept the dancing going at full swing with the latest dance numbers. The gay decorations and numerous fancy costumes made a very spectacular sight, many of the latter causing much amusement. Novelty dances helped to add even more interest to a function that was full of gaiety and happiness and all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. During the evening extras were played by Mr G. Pringle, and two highly appreciated songs were given by Mr J. Weir. The winners for the best fancy costumes, for which Mesdames Bee and M'Callum were the judges, were as follows: — Ladies’ best fancy dress —Miss Shcrwin 1. men’s best fancy dress, Mr MTlvoy: best hard-up costume, Mr J. Weir. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss A. Campbell and partner. The organisers of the dance were energetic in ensuring the pleasure of those present and the success, of the function was due in no small degree to their untiring efforts. It was unfortunate that many could not gain admittance, but opportunity will be given to these when the Celtic Club holds its next function on Tuesday, June 23, when an extended dance will be held. MAJESTIC THEATRE Ranking in popularity with Jeanette MacDonald, Grace Moore, Tibbctt, Tauber and Kiepura in. the musical world, Gitta Aipar, the Hungarian nightingale, makes her appearance to-night in “ I Give My Heart,” the film adaptation of “ The Dubarry.” Through the film is woven a tender romance between Jeanne, the little French midinette, and Louis XV. The realisation of Jeanne’s dreams comes when she is established in the court as the King’s new favourite. From her humble beginning to her great triumph, Gitta Aloar. as the little midinette, sings her wav through, overcoming all difficulties, even the hostility of a mocking crowd, until she is finally recognised and , acclaimed, in her own right as the successor to Madame Pompadour. A noteworthy cast has been collected for “ I Give My Heart,” and supporting Gitta Alnar with very polished performances are Owen Nares as Louis XV; Arthur Margetson. as the wily Count Dubarry; Hugh Nlillav, as Due de Choiseul. Gibb M’Lauehiin. Margaret Bannerman and Hav Petrie give similarly fine characterisations. GENERAL NEWS The Waianakarua Lawn Tennis Club and School Committee conducted a successful progressive five hundred, at which there was a good gathering of residents. Prize winners were Mrs J. Rawclilfe and E. V. Ellis. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss M. Lee and R. MTierrow.

BILLIARDS PHCENIX CLUB The following is the draw for the various competitions being conducted by the Phoenix Bowling Club: ROBERTSON CUP. Humphries v. Craig, D. H. Reid v. Maxwell, J. Familton v. Elvidge, Tweed v. Armstrong, E. W. Grenfell v. K. Familton, W. Reid v. Bremncr, Mathieson v. J. M. Robertson, Forbes v. M’Ewen, Corson v. Slater, H. P. S. Familton v. Tinnock, Watts v. Hendy, A. C. Forrest v. T. Wright, L. Wright v. Adams, A. Forrest v. Maude, Thomson v. H. L. Familton, Taylor v. Wilson. HALF-HOUR HANDICAP. Maude v. K. Familton, Thomson v. Dremner, T. Wright v. J. Robertson, Hendy v. Craig, Taylor v. Forbes. Watts v. Corson. 11. L. Familton v. W. Reid, Mathieson v. Elvidge, Humphries v. Burry, Wilson v. Tweed, Armstrong v. L. Wright, A. C. Forrest v. A. Forrest, Maxwell v. M’E.wen, E. W. Grenfell v. Adams, Foster v. D. H. Reid. SNOOKER. Craig v. Bremner, W. Reid v. Mathieson, Thomson v. T. Wright, Humphries v. Hendy, M’Ewen v. Maude, Wilson v. Taylor, J. M. Robertson v. Watts, Maxwell v. Armstrong, Tinnock v. K. Familton, L. Wright v. A. Forrest, Corson v. Forbes, Elvidge v. E. W. Grenfell, Adams v. H. L. Familton. W.C.T.U. There was a good attendance of memat the monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Mrs Bridgman presiding. Devotions were taken by Miss Smyth from Romans v. Special prayers were offered for the success of the triennial conference at Washington. Mrs Grocott read articles by three veteran teetotallers —Colonel Badcn-Powell, Mr George Lansbury, and Canon Cooper, of Filfy—testifying to total abstinence. A letter was received from the District Committee urging an effort to secure new subscribers to the White Ribbon, Miss Smyth giving a reading on the subject.