NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22956, 11 August 1936, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(from our Special correspondent)

BASKETBALL TEMUKA v. NORTH OTAGO On Saturday two teams representing the Temuka and Districts Sub-union visited Oamaru to play the annual matches against the North Otago Association. The North Otago A and B Grade representative teams were in Dunedin playing Otago for the Taverner Cup, so that the teams playing against Temuka were not the strongest. The A Grade match was closely contested in the first half, but Temuka showed decided superiority towards the end, so that the result was never in doubt. Temuka had the throw-off, and soon scored a goal, but almost immediately afterwards a penalty was awarded North Otago, the goal being successful. The Temuka players, combining well, sent the ball rapidly to the forwards, and another goal resulted, but this was soon equalised by North Otago. Up-and-down play continued, each side scoring alternately until the score stood at five all. Both teams showed fine combination, but the visitors had the advantage of height. Although the North Otago defence played well and prevented Temuka from scoring many times, they could not spoil-the fine attacking game of the visiting forwards, with the result that when half time was called Temuka was leading B—6. Just prior •to the interval Miss Christie, one of Temuka's forwards, suffered an injury to her foot, and although she attempted to continue, had to be replaced by the young primary school girl Lois Knox, who had played so well in the B Grade game. Temuka definitely had the advantage in the second spell. The combination was excellent, handling of the ball sure and clean, and footwork very quick. The North Otago players, on the other hand, seemed to tire, while the combination in the forward third was spoilt by one or two of the players attempting goals from impossible distances. The passing occasionally in this third was inclined to be careless Temuka brought up the score to 11—6 but. making desperate efforts to equalise. North Otago gained two goals in rapid succession, making the score 11—8. Each side shot another goal and then a period of up and down played followed, the defences of both teams working hard to prevent further scoring. The centres were passing well, and the Temuka players \ ere jumping spectacularly. The visiting forwards were successful in shooting nine more goals before North Otago added to its score, making it 21—9. The Temuka team was combining excellently at this stage, and when time was called the final score stood at 23—13. The "ome was controlled by Mr Malcolmson, of Timaru. B GRADE MATCH The B Grade game was very scrappy, mainly because the North Otago players had not had sufficient practice together, so that their combination was poor. The Temuka players at first were superior in every department. Especially was this so in the forward-third, where Lois Knox missed only one attempt at goal. The visitors shot seven goals before North Otago scored. The home team began to combine better, but was unable to make up the leeway, the half time score being 12 —4. In the second spell Temuka shot 10 goals to North Otago's seven, one of which was a most spectacular goal by Jessie Gillies. At the final whistle the score was 22—11. Miss N. M. Bee was the referee. VISITORS ENTERTAINED At the conclusion of the games the visitors'"were entertained at afternoon tea by the North Otago Association. Miss J. B. Wilson (president) gave a cordial welcome to them, and Mr Christie, on behalf of the Temuka Sub-union, made a suitable reply. The captains of the A Grade teams also spoke. CRIBBAGE CONTEST AN INTERESTING RECORD From since before the war to the present day—a matter of over 20 years —two Oamaruvians, Messrs D. Findley and H. P. S. Familton, have regularly played cribbage, of which the recorded results are of •no little interest to players of this card game. The system adopted was to play rubbers of 200 points, and as one player's winning margin of a game could readily be wiped out by losing the following game, it can easily be seen that more often that|»not rubbers have taken four or five months to complete. Up to the present time no fewer than 77 rubbers have been played, many of them running into over 100 games. The honours, with 613 points up, now rest with Mr Findlay. Several hands of 28 points have been held, but only once has the possible of 29 been held, and that was by Mr Familton. On another occasion Mr Familton held seven flushes in succession. Both players have held four aces in crib, with a king turned up. and once the crib contained four kings, when a five was turned up. Only once has a player held nothing in hand and crib, and the best pegging in one hand totalled 19. The highest total was a 47 in hand and crib, held by Mr Findlay. Needless to say, they are expert cribbage players, and are open to accept any challenges that might be made. GENERAL NEWS Notice is given in these columns regarding the imported horse Croydon, to stand at Boundary Creek and travel the surrounding. districts. Full particulars may be obtained from Mr Keith Craig. Pukeuri. There was the usual large gathering .of dance patrons at the North Otago Scottish Society's weekly dance in the Scottish Hall on Saturday night, including the visiting footballers. Rae's Orchestra was in good form, providing splendid music Mr G. C. Crcag carried out the duties of M.C. Refreshments were provided and added to the success of the dance. The annual meeting ol the Automobile Association (North Otago) will be held in Presland's Tea Rooms on Tuesday. August 25, at 7.30 p.m., when a large attendance of members is expected. A sale of stock will be held at Duntroon to-morrow, for vvhich entries are invited. , . . . . At the Timaru ploughing match, A. Brown (Waimate) won the open class, with J. Nimmo (Airedale) second, and W. J. Gibson (Papakaio) third. There were over 40 candidates for confirmation by the Bishop of Dunedin at St. Luke's on Sunday night. The annual meeting of the St. Luke's Ladies' Guild will be held this afternoon, when a large attendance of ladies willing to help in raising funds for the church is expected. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING ENFIELD CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Enfield Club W. Allan won the rifle button and T Martin the handicap button. Following are the results:—W Falloon, 77_5_80: J. Hellewell, 68—14—80: T. Martin. 68—13—80: J. Allan, 73—6—79; W Allan. 77-1-78: N Allan. 77—1— 78: G. Allan. 73—3—76: J. Gibson. 69 7- 76: B. Johnston 70-4—74; K. Gibson. 60—13-73: G. Yuill. 64—8—72.

EDUCATIONAL WEEK COUNTRY GIRLS IN TOWN The second annual educational week organised by the North Otago Provincial Executive of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was commenced yesterday, when some 60 girls, representing the whole country district of North Otago, gathered in Oamaru for a five-day visit. Those attending include members from divisions in Airedale, Duntroon, Five Forks, Hampden, Herbert, Kia Ora, Maheno, Ngapara, Oamaru, Omarama, Pukeuri, Tokarahi, Upper Waitaki and Weston, as well as representatives from Windsor Park, Eveline and Papakaio Women's Institutes. Each day there will be a full programme of addresses and visits of inspection to various places of interest in the town. Yesterday afternoon the girls assembled in the Borough Council Chambers, Mrs C. Hay (provincial president) occupying the chair. The roll call was taken and identification discs were distributed, after which girls spoke for one minute on their districts' work and hobbies. A very interesting and instructive talk was given by Mrs R. B. Meek (official organiser for North Otago), who gave a short resume of the activities of the organisation. In the first place they had their motto, "We serve," and creed, which were the foundations of organisation. The creed was the collection of carefully chosen words from among many suggestions which originated in Canada, and it was not claimed by any one organisation, but was the foundation of many women's organisations throughout the Empire. "The creed, said Mrs Meek, "should be used and studied at all meetings in order that they might all be conversant with its ideals, in which would be found much food for thought. The badge also had a deep significance," and this the speaker illustrated by quoting a poem written by Mr Nelson, a member. The organisation founded some 11 years ago had steadily grown, and today stood at 17,000 members, and of these there were in Otago 600. Their chief aim was to help and assist the country women or any who were unfortunately placed. To this end they had their community chest which was backed up by their nurse and housekeepers scheme, which, as part of the practical work, had materially assisted many hundreds of their country women. They in North Otago could hardly realise the isolation of some women folk living in the backblocks of the Dominion, as there were no backblocks to speak of in this district. Mrs Meek referred to the fortitude of these women who lived in such out-of-the-way places. Regarding the social side of the work, little required to be said about the success of the monthly meetings throughout* the year. " Their objective." continued Mrs Meek, " would not be fulfilled unless they had, on all sides, co-opera-tipn. Individually little could be accomplished, but together much could be done," the speaker said. " This was exemplified during the recent tour of the Farmers' Union through Central Otago, where branch members had to travel long distances to the centres to combine in entertaining their guests. Mrs Meek concluded by quoting the creed: " Grant that we may realise that it is the little things that create differences, that in the big thing of life we are one." „ ... Following the roll call this morning there will be speeches of welcome by the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney, the provincial presidents of the *armersr Union, and the Women s Division and Mrs A. Durward. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE A broadcast kinema programme has always been a popular entertainment for Oamaru patrons, and with the ' Big Broadcast of 1936," showing to-rught and Wednesday, they wih no doubt witness the best of the series. In the cast the headliners are Burns and Allen: Jack Oakie, Lyda Roberti, Wendy Barrie, and Henry Wadswortn, each an artist of well-known merit. The story is also out of the ordinary, and serves to introduce Bing Crosby, who sings "I Wished Ori the Moon ; Richard Tauber, who renders Melody of Rubinstein " and " Invocation to tne Storm." Amos and Andy give their act. "The Grocery Store," Ethel Merman features in a chorus of 100 girls, Ray Noble and his band contribute an item, Ina Ray Hutton also being seen and heard to advantage with her allgirl band. Charles Ruggles and Mary Boland do an hilarious comedy sketch, while Bill Robinson indulges in tapdancing, such as only he can, while last, but by no means least, the Vienna boys choir will render "Holy Night. It will thus be seen that the "Broadcast of 1936 " is very much out of the ordinary programme. Plans are at the Bristola. OPERA HOUSE Sparkling comedy, captivating singing, inspiring dancing, fine acting, lovely songs—put them all together and add a story- that is as fresh as tomorrow's news, and patrons have Columbia's new musical film, " The Music Goes Round," which opens on Tuesday at the Opera House, with Harry Richman, Rochelle Hudson, Michael Bartlett, Walter Connolly, and Edward Farley, and Michael Riley—and their round and round music—prominently featured. Richman has long been considered one of America's premier entertainers. Whether it is in George White's "Scandals," Ziegfelds Follies," on the radio, in night clubs or in musical comedies, Richman has proved himself to be outstanding. Miss Hudson is a young lady whose popularity has grown enormously in the last year or two. " Show Them No Mercy," "Curly Top," and Les Miserables" are a few of her recent successes. Connolly, outstanding on both stage and screen, turns in another of his excellent character performances in this film. When Michael Bartlett sang with Grace Moore in "Love Me Forever " the whole world was thrilled. He is said to have a lyric tenor voice of the highest calibre. With Claudette Colbert in "She Married Her Boss," he again gave audiences something to excite them when he sang " Parlez Moi d'Amour." Now, in "The Music Goes Round," Bartlett once more brings to the screen his melodious voice. Extremely interesting is the fact that Farley and Riley, the composers, of course, of the sensational song "The Music Goes Round and Around," appear in the film, singing and playing their song in company with the band that pushed the original valves down and subsequently made the music come out on every radio set in the land more times than anyone will ever know. WAIAREKA LODGE There was a good attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of the Waiareka Lodge, No. 51, 1.0.0. F., over which Bro. A. Anderson, N.G., presided. Accounts amounting to £5 were passed for payment. A communication was received from the Competition Committee stating that September 2 was not suitable and suggesting that the lodge hold its competition ceremony on September 16. This was agreed to. After the lodge was closed the members spent an hour in ritual practice. RUGBY FOOTBALL Waitaki Sub-union 12 beat Waimate Sub-union 8.

NORTH OTAGO RUGBY UNION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union was held last night, Mr A. Gilchrist (president) occupying the chair. An invitation was received from the Southland Union for a representative to attend the jubilee on August 22. The president or his appointee was appointed a representative. The New Zealand Union forwarded the admission charges for the Austra-lian-North Otago match at Oamaru and other particulars concerning ground rent, etc.—Received. The Old Boys' Club advised that its senior team was unable to play Duntroon for the Clark Shield on any other day than Saturday—Referred to Duntro'on. St Kevin's College was granted permission for its first and second fifteens to play the Waimate High School on August 12, and Palmerston High School on August 19. None of the St. Kevin's Third Grade players were available for the representative team against Waimate. Mr W. Atkinson (manager) reported on the Manawatu-North Otago match, and conveyed Mr A. J. Colquhoun's "manager's" thanks for the hospitalitv extended the tourists during their stay in Oamaru.—The secretary was instructed to write a letter of appreciation to Colonel Cowie Nichols for the hospitality extended to the Manawatu players at Kuriheka. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS The following teams have been selected to represent North Otago on Saturday:— Seniors v. South Canterbury, at Timaru.— Full-back, S. Easton; threequarters—M'Kcnzie, Mason, Cameron; five-eighths, M'Laren, Dwyer; halfback, Stichman (captain); forwardsHollow, Carrington, J. Easton. Carrodus, Dougherty, A. Newlands, G. Newlands, Johnston. Juniors v. South Canterbury, at Timaru.—Full-back, R. Brown; threequarters—Hunter, M'Lennan, Borrie; five-eighths. M'Phail (captain), Daniell: half-back, Walton; forwards—Brown, Carlson, Rapson, Andrews, Jones. Sparks, Hodge, Lindsay; emergencies —backs, Taylor, Jones; forwards, Farris, Scully. . . .„ . Third Grade v. Waimate, at Wai-mate—Full-back, J. Campbell; threequarters—A. Hall, Taylor, Elcock; fiveeighths, J. Hall, Blackeley (captain): half-back. Gemmell; forwards—Townsend, L. Campbell, M'Gee, Robinson. Blackie, Bean, Dobson : M'Leod; emergencies—backs, Crichton, Barsdell; forwards, Tavendale, M'lnearney. FUNCTION At awamoko There was a large gathering of Awamoko residents at a social function given by the Awamoko Hall Committee in honour of one of its members. Mr R. Poison. During the evening pianoforte solos were rendered by Misses Brown and A. Richardson, solos by Mesdames J. Fridd (Bortons), L. C. Morrison (Awamoko), Messrs A. M'Caulay and Stichman, and a mandolin solo by Mr H. H. Geddes. For the dancing, Mr J. Elliott supplied the music, and Messrs J. King and O. Smart carried out the duties of M.C. Mr King spoke of the valuable services rendered by the guest of honour to the various activities in the district and thanked him for this work on behalf of the hall. Other speakers representing various organisations also spoke in appreciation of the work of Mr Poison. Mr Aitchison then presented Mr Polson with a gold watch, and a wallet and notes from his many friends in recognition of his many and varied services rendered in the district' during his long residence there. PERSONAL Queen's Hotel.—Mr I. F. Bailey (Auckland); Mr E. Eastwick (Christchurch); Mr E. Eastgate, Mr G. MacAvoy, Mr A. D. Haig, Mr W. J. Warrington, Mr J. D. Gillan (Dunedin); Mr and Mrs W. Swale (Lime Hills); Mr J. Perelle, Mr O. Sutton (Winton); Miss Sutton (Otapiri); Miss Hackworth, Mr and Mrs J. Thomson (Invercargill); Mrs A. Nicholls (Kuriheka). New Club Hotel.—Mr J. Hines, Mr E. R. Smith, Mr O. E. Woods, Mr and Mrs T. Muir (Dunedin); Mr W. R. Coles (Christchurch); Mr and Mrs L. D. Lister (Roxburgh): Mr and Mrs R Owen (Invercargill); Mr and Mrs J. Watkins (Auckland). Miramar and Mrs Shaw (Ryal Bush); Mr and Mrs Mullqueen < Balfour' 1 ; Mr Cross (Omarama): Mrs Deehan (Dunedin); Mrs Deehan Smith (Takakopa); Mrs G. Lee (Christchurch): Mr and Mrs Stanton (Invercargill): Mr Langford, Mr Anderson, Mr M'Carthy (Winton); Mr Buston, Mr Cooper, Mr Taylor (Christchurch); Mr Tanner (Wellington); Mr Mather (Palmerston). PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—August 17: 9.42 a.m. and 10.14 p.m. The Karetu was due to load at Newcastle on August 4. She will complete at Sydney, thence Port Kembla, and was due to clear the latter port on Saturday for Hobart, Bluff, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton and Oamaru, being due here about Tuesday, August 25. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday, August 19, to load for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne. via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu is expected here this morning to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Union Steam Ship Company, as agents for the Federal Steam Navigation Company, advise that the Surrey, from West Coast United Kingdom ports, is due at Oamaru about August 17 to commence discharge. The vessel will then load refrigerated and general'cargo for London. The Wingatui will load here this morning for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. RELIEF WORKS The following work was carried out for local bodies by relief workers under No. 5 scheme during last week:— Oamaru Borough Council: Improvements to footpaths, grubbing noxious weeds, 8 men, wages paid £ls 17s 7d; water race, 6 men, £l3 Is 6d; gardens and reserves, 13 men, £25 12s; work at Reserve C. 143 men, £236 0s 2d. Marine Parade Society: Formation of track, 3 men. £6 9s. School committees: Improvements to grounds—St. Joseph's School, 9 men, £l7 17s 4d; South School, 1 man. £2 6s 6d.