NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22911, 19 June 1936, Page 17

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

FARMING COMMUNITY’S FUNCTION HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL EVENT The annual combined social and dance of the Farmers’ Union and Women’s Division is regarded as the outstanding social event of the year in the life of the farming community of North Otago, and this year's function was, perhaps, the most successful since the introduction of this annual event. The Scottish Hall on Wednesday night was .filled to its utmost capacity, and it was estimated that nearly 200 couples were present. Farmers, their wives and families, were present from all parts of the district, from as far away as Hakataramea, and all spent a happytime together. Occasion was also taken by the Women's Federation to celebrate its third anniversary. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs M. F. E. Cooney), while apology for absence was received from the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P. The president of the North Otago Provincial Executive of the Famers r Union (Mr M. Austin) extended a hearty welcome to those present, after which bouquets were presented to Mrs C. Hay_ (president of the North Otago Federation of the 'Women’s Division) and the Mayoress (Mx-s Cooney) by Peggy Thomson and Mavis Shcat. Mrs Hay, on behalf of the division, also extended a welcome to all, and stressed the fact that there were twice as many members in the Women’s Division as there were in the Farmers’ Union, Mr Cooney (Mayor) spoke on behalf of the citizens of Oninaru, and referred to the good work both the Farmers’ Union and Women’s Division were carrying on. Ho urged the men to take a lead from the Women’s Division and join up'with the Farmers’ Union. A good deal of interest was taken in the ceremony of cutting the beautiful birthday cake, on the top of which were three candles. The cake was wheeled round the hall by Mr Austin and Mrs C. Hay, and they were followed by Mr Ivclchcr and Mrs Meek, officials and branch presidents. Mrs Meek lit the candles, and they were blown out by Mrs Durward (provincial vice-president). Mrs Hay presented the candles to Meadaraes Meek, Robertson, and Dunvard, and then proceeded to cut the cake, pieces of which were distributed.

Interspersed throughout the dancing were items by the Weston branch members, and included the following numbers: —Dancing and einging act, “Memories of Old, Weston branch members; son", Miss E. Mitchell; dialogue, “The Lady’s Specialist," Weston members; recitation, Mrs Grimwood. These were all well received. Various dances suitable to all _ tastes were entered into heartily, for which excellent music was supplied by Mitchell’s Orchestra. Messrs E. B. Meek and Lambic carried out the duties of M.C.

HOCKEY The draw and referees for to-morrow are as follows: — _ . Men’s Competition.—Oamaru v. Waimate B, No. 1 ground, 2.45 p.m. (Messrs Forbes and Richardson); Municipal v. Waimate A, No. 3 ground, 2.45 p.m. (Messrs Inder and Batchler); Totara v. Rovers, at Maheno, 2.45 p.m. (Mr T. W. Jacobs). Boya’ Competition.—St. Patrick’s B v. Rovera B, 1.15 p.m.; Oamaru v. Rovers A, 2 p.m.; Municipal v. St. Patrick’s A, 2 p.m, , Women’s Competition.—Pirata v. Maheno A, No, 2 ground, 2.45 p.m. (Messrs W. Purvis and J. Mushett). Teams for to-morrow; — Oamaru Seniors.—Thomas, Rawstorn, Res wick. Stringer, Nisbet, Hedges, Hicks, Beckingham. Whitburn, Goodall, Blair. Oamaru Boys’ Team. —Christie, Sherwin, Thompson, Woodgate, G. Minty, Parker, Scott, Hutcheon, Al’Caffrey, A. Minty. Holmes, Hollow, Malcolm, Melton, Aitcheson, Smith, Brown, Keith, Berry, Hayes, Coughlan, Macßae. Totara. —Lindsay, Kelly, Riddell, Rawson, Richardson, Burgess, Morrice, Sherwin, Al’Leod, Clark (2). Pirata A v. Maheno A, at King George’s Park. —Misses 0. MTherson, C. Clare, N. M’Kerrow, P. Hamilton, E. Bedford, N. Dunlop, R. Clare, G. Mnnro, J. Wattereus, J. Al’Leod, D. Berry; emergency, Miss N. Bedford,

Aliss Bolwcll beat Airs Clarke 15 —-4

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING MAHENO CLUB. The following were the scores at the weekly shoot on the metric target of tho Maheno Club;—T. Gould 78. E. Nicholson 78, J. Clark 78, H. Rapson 75, D. Yorston 75, E. Sinclair 75, 11. Arbuckle 74, D. Lawson 73, J. Currie 73, J. Byers 73. W. Stringer 72. 11. Richardson 71, N. Caldwell 70, R. Weir 70, H. Sounoss 70. The weekly trophy was won by E. Nicholson.

BADMINTON VISIT OF J. F. DEVLIN The Oamaru Badminton Club is to be congratulated on its initiative in having arranged a visit by J. F. Devlin, the world-famous badminton player, who gave exhibition matches at the Oamaru Drill Hall on Wednesday night in the presence of a large crowd of interested spectators. It is only in the last two or three years that badminton has been taken up in earnest in Oamaru, and such has been the enthusiasm shown in the game that the club can now boact a large membership. Matches, such as were witnessed on Wednesday night, are rather novel for many of the public of Oamaru, and to see.expert exponents of the game in action was indeed a real treat. Many visitors from Timaru, Waimate, and Dunedin were among those present on Wednesday night. That the visit of such a noted player aa Devlin will foster greater interest in the game locally and also give players an opportunity to obtain an insight into the main principles and technique of the game is fully realised, especially by the Oamaru Club, which appears to be in accord with other clubs in regard to the necessity of securing visits from overseas players. Accompanying Mr Devlin were Mr Neale (New Zealand Singles champion), and Messrs Hull and Wilson (New Zealand Doubles champions), while other visiting players were Mrs G. Clarke and Miss Wilson (Dunedin), and A. H. Partridge and E. R. Chapman (Waimate). The local players who took part were P. Mulligan, S. M’Dougall, E. G. Gcdgc, and S. Robbie.

With an case that was indeed n contrast to the activity that the other players were required to display, Devlin gave an exhibition of fast and attractive badminton, and showed that ho has a keen perception of all departments of the game. His quickness and steadiness in returning the shuttle-cock ivith regular persistency must be baffling to his opponents. Devlin displayed a good variety of strokes and his placements were a feature of his play on Wednesday night. He was successful in all his matches, winning with comparative case. Before commencing his Singles match against Hull (Auckland), Devlin spoke of the marked progress badminton had made. Only a few years ago very little interest was displayed in the game, but opinions altered and badminton became popular in various parts of the world, clubs with large memberships being formed. Ho stated that badminton was also being played in some schools, as it was found to bo very useful for children starting out in various sports. Badminton, he concluded, trained the eye. made one quick in reaching decisions, and was an excellent means of training for other sports. Mr J. H. Main (president of the Oamaru Club) extended a welcome to the visitors, and announced the various games. He also acted as umpire, together with Mr S. M'Dougall. The following arc the results:— MEN’S SINGLES. J. F. Devlin beat R. Hull 15—1, 15—1. The match opened at a fast pace, with Devlin putting in some good backhand shots. Hull returned some difficult shots, and put plenty of pace into his work, but Devlin was far too steady for him. Devlin led from the start, and had little difficulty in taking the first game. At s—l5 —1 in favour of Devlin in the next game, Hull delighted the crowd by returning the shuttlecock from what appeared to be almost impossible positions. Although putting up good opposition, Hull was well outclassed, and had to be satisfied with only one point in the second game also. LADIES’ SINGLES.

Alisa Bolwcll placed her shots much better than her opponent, nnd also got in some good smashes at the net. Miss Bolwcll took the lead early, and went on to win comfortably. AIEN’S DOUBLES.

A. H. Partridge and E. R. Chapman beajt P. Alulligan nnd S, Al’Dougall 21—15.

Good overhead work by Alulligan and Al’Dongall put them in the lead at the -gstart. nut the local pair netted several times to lose points. The Waimate pair played steadily throughoutj and made sure of their strokes, going on to win after a close game.

Neale and E. G. Gcdge beat M. T. Wilson and S. Robbie 15 —13, 15 —10. Neale and Gcdge went into a lead of 7 —4. but Wilson and Robbie put in some well-directed shots to bring the score to 7 all. The scoring was even for a time, but Neale and Gedgo gradually drew into the lead to win. In the second game Neale delighted the crowd with spectacular backhand strokes, which were really remarkable in their execution. The storing was even for the most part, but Neale and Oedge made a good finish to win.

Devlin and Wilson beat Hull and Neale 15—6, 15—4, 15—6. There were many good rallies, and there was plenty of entertainment in this match. Devlin and Wilson went to a lead of 11 —3, hut Hull and Neale rallied and won three points without their opponents scoring. However, Devlin and Wilson continued to pile on the points, and took the game 15 —6. Both pairs combined well in attractive badminton, many spectacular shots being played, some being taken from very difficult angles. Neale and Hull were able to take only four points in the second game. In the final set Devlin and Wilson obtained an early lead 4—l, but their opponents, with hardsmashing shots well directed, evened up. They were unable to take the lead, obtaining only two more points, while Devlin and Wilson went on to win 15 —6. Devlin’s footwork and judgment were excellent, and he was always in the right place to return the shuttlecock, no matter how hard it was returned to him. AIIXED DOUBLES. Devlin and Airs Clarke beat Hull and Aliss Bohvell 15 —7. The scoring was even from the commencement, going to 7 all. From then on Devlin and his partner secured every point to win. Devlin and Aliss Bohvell beat Hull and Airs Clarke 15—6. Devlin again displayed himself to be a master of the game, and he caught his opponents time nnd again with short shots just over the net.

GENERAL NEWS A very successful hare drive was held on the property of Air Norman Hayes, Hakataramea, on Wednesday, when over 400 hares were accounted for, averaging 18 per gun. Among those taking part in the drive were sportsmen from Christchurch and Oamaru, and all spent a pleasant day’s outing. The usual kind hospitality was extended by Air and Airs Hayes and the stuff. Members of the Upper Wnitaki W.D.F.U., Farmers’ Union, Young Farmers’ Club, and friends are requested to nieet Airs Wilson (Dominion president W.D.F.U.) in the Kurow Sunday School Hall to-morrow night at 7.45. On account of the holiday on the King’s Birthday, there will ho no stock sale at (he Waiareka Sale Yards on Tuesday, June 23. The next sale will be held on Tuesday, June 30. Airs C. K. Wilson (Dominion president of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union) is paying an official visit to North Otago, and will address meetings at Kurow on Saturday night and Oamaru on Alonday in the Lyric Hall board room at 8 p.m. The provincial executives of the Farmers’ Union ami the Women’s Division desire to give Airs Wilson a cordial reception, and, as she will have something of interest to both branches of the union to impart, a good attendance is desired. Supper will be available. Air S. C. Doyle, superintendent of the Railways Department's Road Services, accompanied by Air 11. Benge, garage foreman, is at present in town making arrangements for taking over Hunter's D.O.T. services, which include the whole of the fleet of buses and plant, nnd the running of the present schedules, together with rural mail services. The Railways Depart incut will take over as from Sunday next.

FORESHORE EROSION

OPERA HOUSE ROSE OF THE RANCHO ”

PROTECTIVE WORKS STARTED During the early part of the_ week a raging easterly sea has been running along the coast, slightly from a northerly direction, causing further damage by erosion to the foreshore opposite the town, especially in the vicinity of the municipal gasworks. In this locality heavy waves washed down the bank to within six feet of the wall of the retort house, making the position critical, as little or no stone for protective works is yet available from the Waimatc quarry. The immediate danger to the retort house caused no little anxiety to the Mayor (Mr M. F. 33. Cooney), and councillors who had kept in close touch with the position, and representations were made to the Oamaru Harbour Hoard for the immediate delivery of stone from the board’s quarry. During Wednesday and yesterday, 399 tons of stone were railed from the quarry and deposited on the foreshore, where the worst danger threatened, and, though the seas have not abated to any extent, it is considered that the position is now well in hand and the immediate danger to the gasworks has been removed.

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE With Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak singing and romancing, Fred Allen and Patsy Kelly indulging in a hilarious feud, Paul Whiteman and his band, Rubinoff, and the Yacht Club Boys assisting in the general hilarity and tunefulness,, “ Thanks a Million,” the new 20th Century production brings the season’s top mirth and melody production to the Majestic Theatre to-night. The picture, replete with catchy new tunes by Gus Kahn and Arthur Johnston, follows the adventures of a tanktown show troupe headed by Fred Allen. His company loves him, so they think he is responsible when it rains. “Tlianks a Million," the theme song, heads the tunes sung by Dick Powell. Other catchy liitsVincludo “ I’m Siltin’ High on a Hill Top” and “Sugar Plum.” The Yacht Club Boys do a number of their original selections, and to top the musical offering Ramona sings with Whitemans orchestra. “ ESCAPADE." Stars, romance, music, gaiety, laughter, and drama all mingle in a new and unique blend of screen entertainment in “Escapade,” a new romance of Vienna that comes to-morrow to the Majestic Theatre. It captures Continental ilavour and music, and puts them on the American screen in a story with unusual dramatic twists that keep the audience in a constant state of surprise. Through the deft handling of the story every entertainment value from laughs to tears, from drama to music, is packed into a single evenings divertissement. The new Metro-Gold-wyn-Maycr picture which is directed by Robert Z. Leonard, stars William Powell and introduces Luisc Rainer, brilliant Vienna stage star, to New Zealanders. Reginald Owen plays the absent-minded musician lover. Amongst the supports is a Laurel-Hardy comedy.

The diva who has sung more roles in the Metropolitan Opera in New \brk during the last five years than any other prinia donna appears in Oamaru to-night and Saturday in the great Paramount silver jubilee film “ Pose of the Rancho.” She not only sings sensationally, but she is young, beautiful and vibrant with rare charm. She is Gladys Swarthout. From the peak pf success in opera, from spectacular triumphs on the radio, this lovely prima donna has turned to motion pictures. Gladys Swarthout belongs to the new order of things. Gone are the stately, statuesque prima donnas. In their place is a singer like Miss Swarthout, who will be revealed in “Rose of the Rancho” ns a model of sophisticated charm, a finished actress, a magnetic personality—with a voice of pure gold. And what better film could Miss Swarthout have chosen to start her motion picture career? Look at the names that appear in the cast — Charles Bickford, the famous comedian Willie Howard who brings down the house with his song “Got a Gal in Cali-forn-i-a,” Herb Williams, Grace Bradley, H. B. Warner, and that great screen favourite John Boles. The action takes place in 1852 in California, when the Spanish settlers were being victimised by land grabbers. The Spaniards, to protect themselves, form a band of vigilantes, who have a mysterious loader named Carlos. Actually Carlos is Gladys Swarthout, daughter of the most exclusive Spanish family in the country. Under an assumed name John Boles, a Government officer, arrives to endeavour to restore law and order. He falls in love with Gladys Swarthout, little knowing that she is the “ man ” he has come to track down. Included in a fine list of supports is the pcrcon favourite “ I’opeye the Sailor.” Plans arc open at the Bristola.

RUGBY FOOTBALL Referees for to-morrow: — Seniors.—Kurow-Country Pirates v. Excclsior, Oval, 2.45 p.m. (Mr W. Anderson) ; Duntroon v. Maheno, No. 2 ground, 2.45 p.m. (Mr T. Direen); Ngapara v. Athletic, Ngapara, 2.45 p.m, (Air C. Crone); Georgetown-Tokarahi v. Old Boys, Georgetown, 2.45 p.m. (Mr J. Stewart). Juniors.—Athletic v. Southern, Oval, 1.15 p.m. (Mr L. Bryant); GeorgetownTokarahi v. Maheno, No. 3 ground, 2.45 p.m. (Mr H. Cross); Kurow-Pirates v. School,. Kurow, 2.45 p.m. (referee to be appointed by Waitaki Sub-union). Third Grade. —Old Boys, No. 3 ground, 1.15 p.m, (Mr W. Kearns); Athletic v. St. Kevin’s, No. 2 ground, 1.15 p.m. (Air VV. Bee). Fourth Grade. —School v. St. Kevin’s, No. 4 ground, 1.15 p.m. (Mr K. Farrant), Fifth ' Grade.—St. Kevin’s v. Athletic, No. 4 Ground, 2.45 p.m., Mr R. Morris. Lino Umpires.—Oval, 2.45 p.m., Messrs W. May and R. Hinkley; No. 2 Ground, 2.45 p.m., Messrs H. Booth and E. Cameron. Teams for Saturday:—

Athletic Seniors. —Carrington, Farrell, Brown, Wilson (2), Park, Holland, Carrodus, Howell, Didhani, Dwyer, Mason, Steele, Stichman, Kilgour, Budd. . Athletic Juniors.—M’Lean, Campbell, Marshall, Brown, Park, Doran. Holland, Halkett, Hunt, Purvey, May, Davis, Middleditch, Sparks, Brown. Athletic Third Grade. —Hooper, Campbell (2), Tavendalc, Bean, Al’Lcod, Robinson, M'Murtrie, Mather, Barsdell, Taylor, Hill, Blackgrove, Ross, Nelson, Dunlop, Parker, Harrison, Scott, Harney. Athletic Fifth Grade.—Ross, Luxon, Hodgkinson. Allington. Sparks, Todd, Campbell, Robinson, Wheeler. Ross. Robson, Halvorsen, Fulton, Birtles, Brown, Shalders. Maheno Seniors. —Ewing, Gray, Bruce, Cahill, Davis, A. Ncwlands. Souness, Sim, Mills, Watts, Wood. Dougherty, Cameron, G. Ncwlands, Johnston. Maheno Juniors—Henderson. Cook, M’Naughton, Muldrew (2), Campbell (2), Byers (2), Kelcher, Ferguson, Ryan, M'Lean. Currie, Davis. Johnston, Poyner, Wilson, Neill.

THE ANZAC STAMP SALES TO TUB EDITOR. Sir, —Through the nigdium of your valued columns the executive of the Oamaru Returned Soldiers’ Association desires to place on record its keen sense of appreciation of the "onerous support accorded the An/ac stamp sales. As a final rally on Saturday. June 20, the Girl Guides, in uniform.- and senior hoys of the Wnitaki Roys’ High School have kindly consented td conduct a_ house-to-house canvass to assist in making the sale of stamps a record. The worthiness of this appeal, we fee! sure, will have vour whole-hearted support. —I am, etc.. ' IT. C. Jeitert, President. Oamarn R.S.A.

TOTARA CLUB

The scores at the weekly shoot of the Totara Club were as follows: —D. Clark 78, D, Marshall 77, D. Seaton 77, C. Burgess 76, A. Scally 76, S. Perry 74, W. Smith 74, J. Carrig 72, M. Sinclair 72, S. Wilson 71, J. Robertson 70, P. C'arrig 70. S. Taylor 69. J. Richardson 69, J. Clynes 63. OAMARU LADIES’ CLUB,

The following were the scores at the Oamaru Ladies’ Club’s shoot: —Miss Brunton 75 —B—Bo,8—80, Mrs Al’Gregor 74 —4—78, Miss E. Rusbatch 73—9—80, Mrs Thyne 73 —5—78, Mrs Nimmo 73 —3—70, Mrs Tempero 71—15 —70, Miss Keen 71 —8 — 77, Miss Palmer 69 —10 —79, Mrs Dennison 60—6—72, Miss Roney 63 —10 —73, Mrs Symons 62—15 —77, Miss B. Rusbatch 60 —B—6B,8—68, Mis a Carson 56 —15—71, Miss Marshall 67—15 —72, Miss M’Phail 54—15 —69, Miss Poison 50 —15 —65, Mrs Cooney 50 —12—62, Miss Carling 40—15 —55.

PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —June 19: 2.26 a.m. and 2.54 p.m. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Thursday, June 23, nnd sails the following day for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu is expected to-day to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymonth, via ports. . The Karetu, from Sydney, via Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Timaru, is due here about June 22. The Wingatui is due to clear Auckland on Friday, June 19, bringing sugar and general cargo for Oamaru. She is due at this port on Monday, June 29, and after discharge will load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports.

PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel. —Mra R. W. Morrow, Miss E. R. Morrow (Christchurch), Mr and Airs R. J, Milligan (Ashburton), Mr F. J. Faulkner, Mr 1. J. Bustridge (Timaru), Mr E. W. Travers (Waimate), Air J. Swan, Air J. M. White, Air J. Dunn (Dunedin). New Club Hotel. —Air and Airs L. Roberts (Gore), Mr L. Alalcolm, Air R. White, Air L. G. Wilson, Mr G. J. Robertson. Air R. G. Ratclillc, Air P. N. Bundle, Mr S. D. Aluirhoad, Air H. E. Farr (Dunedin), Air I. F. Stonhcrg (Wellington), Air P. Orr Lowe (Christchurch).