NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23004, 6 October 1936, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

MEN'S GOLF

FATHER AND SON TOURNEY The first match' of the North Otago Golf Club's father and son competition was a foursome. The scores were as' follows:—C. and C. R. Hedges 88— m—m, L. and Dick Wright 95—17 78, G. and S. Cuthbertson 85—5—80, D. and B. Patterson 106-r-25—81, J. and D. Scott 100—18—82, W. and A. W. Judkins K. and J. Kinder 102—185 —834, J. and M. Wilson 94—9 J —844, R. S. and R. Orbell 118—21—97, H. and S. Burton 123—24J—98i. GENERAL NEWS In view of the commencement of the cricket competition matches next Saturday, the three town clubs, Oamaru, Union, and Albion, opened the season on Saturday last with practices, at which there were good musters. A good deal of enthusiasm was displayed, and the season promises to be a successful one. The teams appear to be up to the strengths of last year, the usual players again turning out. In connection with the queen carnival in aid of the North Otago Rugby Union and Oamaru Plunket Society, the Excelsior Club's queen (blue) is at present heading the list, with Athletic (gold) and Mahenb (green) following in that order. RELIEF WORKS The following works were carried out for local bodies and school committees by relief workers under No. 5 scheme during last week:—Oamaru Borough Council: Improvements to footpaths and grubbing noxious weeds, 6 men, £l3 7s: gardens and reserves, 13 men,- £26..85;. work at reserve C, 148 men, £245 9s lid; water-race/ 5 men, £lO 15s. Marine Parade Society: Formation of track, 2 men, £3 4s 6d. School Committees: Improvements to grounds—St.. Joseph's Schqol, 8 men, £ls 15s 10d; North School. men, £4 ss; South School, 1 man, £2 6s 6d.

KAKANUI QUEEN CARNIVAL MISS N. DOUGHERTY SUCCESSFUL The queen carnival in aid of the funds of the Kakanui School and Lawn Tennis Club was brought to a close on Saturday night, when there was a large gathering at the Athenaeum Hall to hear the results and spend an enjoyable time together. Dancing was indulged in to excellent music supplied by Messrs Leen, while Mrs M'Gregor (piano) and Mr G. Gillespie (accordion) and Mr Cayford played extras. Mr Jim M'Gregor. carried out the duties of M.C. Misses Gladys Doran, Cayford, and Robertson gave several tap dances which were well received. The voting closed at 9.30 p.m., and Messrs Barnett and Sievwright soon had the results announced as follows: — Queen of Hearts (red), Miss Dougherty .. 1 Queen of Clubs (yellow), Miss Jean Wilson (All Day Bay) 2 Queen of Spades (white), Miss Jean Byers 3 Queen of Diamonds (blue), Miss ' M'Donald 4 The art union resulted as follows: No. 6307, Mr A. Brown (All Day Bay) 1; No. 958,'Mr H. Griffen, 2; No. 751, Mrs Doreen (Windsor), 3; No. 8043, Mrs Robinson (Teschemakers), 4. During the evening several competitions were held by the various queens, and these resulted as follows:—Case of cordials, Mr C. A. Orr; case of oranges, Master J. Brown; cushion, Mrs J. M'Phail; dressed doll, Mr A. J. Wilson; cake (Queen of. Hearts), Mr J. Carling; box of chocolates, Mr W. Innes; box of tea, Mr W. C. Wilson; table cover, Mr R. J. Meldrum; box of handkerchiefs, Mr E. Jones; cake dish, Mrs Easton (Oamaru); hand-painted cushion, Mrs Blackmore (Oamaru); cake (Queen of Diamonds). Mrs Carruthers. The total sum raised to date amounts to £163 5s 7d, and, as the expenses are small, the school and tennis club will benefit greatly. Mr W. C. Wilson (chairman of the Carnival Executiye) congratulated Miss Dougherty on being queen, and thanked the other queens and their committees, supporters, and all who had helped in any way to make the carnival such-an outstanding success. ' The very gratifying sum raised had exceeded: their most sanguine expectations. Supper was served and much appreciated. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought to a close a memorable function. The crowning ceremony will take place in the Athenaeum Hall'on the evening' of Labour Day,.and the executive is very fortunate in having the services of such a capable man as Mr S. Hook in charge of this important part of the carnival. LAND SALE "ROCKLANDS" PURCHASED BY MR T. REID •Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd,, under instructions from the Perpetual Trustees Estate and Agency Company, Ltd., trustees in the estate of the fate Miss M. A. M'Donald, offered for public auction last Friday the "Rocklands" property at Totara, containing approximately 160 acres. The Eroperty was passed in at the auction, ut the auctioneers now report that a satisfactory sale has been effected, the buyer being Mr T. Reid, of Alma. ANGLING ;: OPENING OF SEASON . Conditions for fishing for the opening of the season were fairly favourable at the Kakanui River, but not quite so good over, the week-end, as extra snow-water was brought down by the nor'-westers, thus making the water decidedly cold. There was a rise of small fish; but an absence of bigger trout. However, some of the anglers trying their luck were rewarded with a fe l w fish each, y Satisfactory sport has been met with by anglers who have fished on the Waitaki River in the Vicinity of Kurow and Hakataramea during the past few days. Many have visited this locality, and it is fully anticipated that this will be a popular fishing ground this season. The Hakataramea River is in splendid order, but those who went there during the weekend found conditions much too windy for success, although a few fish were caught on the dry fly. MAJESTIC THEATRE The. Majestic Theatre had <over capacity audiences during the weekend with'c Shirley vTemple's latest attraction, "The Littlest Rebel." As with all other provincial centres, an extended season has been arranged for on account of the phenomenal patronage accorded it, arid therefore it will be shown again*to-day at 2 o'clock and this evening. The plans are at the Bristola until 5 o'clock, and at the theatre from 6.30 p.m. PERSONAL The Ven. Archdeacon Russell, the Revs. A. W. Stace, B. O. Plumb, Messrs S. M. Taylor, and L. Kelcher left yesterday for Dimedin to attend a meeting of the Diocesan Synod. Archdeacon Russell will be the guest of Dean Cruickshank. The Rev. W. Edgar will take the Thursday service. Queen's Hotel.—Mr T. G. Shanks (Christchurch), Mr G. Wilhelmson, Mr A. Cannon, Mr -Wi Duff, Mr E. Grant, Mr B. Dempster, Mr W. Miller, Mr I. Clements. Mr A. Hay, Mr P. Beaumont, Mr C. Hamilton, Mr A. M'Allister, Mr P. Barry, Mr D. G. Barry, •Mr W. R. Eldridge; Miss B. Thomson, Miss M. E. Moloney, Mrs C. A. Bolwill, Miss M. Crow, Mr P. Nancarrow, Mr M. James, Mr E. W. Lees Bullot,'Mr D. J. Skene. Mr E. M. Griffin, Mr D, E. Dall, Mrs Alfred Clark, Miss Dorothy Clark, Mr and Mrs H. Horrocks, Miss Jack, Mr A W. Barnett, Mr O. Thurston Harris, Mr T C. Wyber, Mr B*Hendon, Mr N. Plank, Mr W. Chapman,'Mr W. Heming. Mr M, Kennedy. * New Club Hotel.—Mr J. Thomson, Mr C. O. Mathias, Mr R. Jl'Gregor, Mr D. Colgrave, Mr T. D. m Hoddinott Mr D. A. Dridgman, Mr T. W. HaHigan (Dunedin).TVfr H. Clark, Miss E. C. Chisholm (Christchurch), Mr C. W. Robinson. Mr R Ellis (Wellington) Miss N. Williams (New Plymouth), Mr EG. Chapman (Nelson), Mr W. Freeman (Melbourne), Miss E. Hilton, Mr P." Taylor. Mr T. R. Taylor (Invercargill). Mr R Romans. (Arrowtown), Mr and Mrs A. Davidson, Mr and Mrs J. S. M'Kenzie (Auckland). PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 6:' 7.10 a.m. and 7.41 p.m. „ The Wainui is due at Oamaru on