NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23005, 7 October 1936, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

OBITUARY MR JOHN MACPHERSON ' Through the death yesterday morning of Mr John Macpherson, of Oamaru, and formerly of the Totara Homestead, North Otago has lost one the most prominent of its pioneer settlers, and one who gave the district many years of useful public service. Mr Macpherson was born on March 30, 1850,. at Strathtay, parish of Logierait, Perthshire, Scotland, and was educated by his father, the late Mr W. Macpherson. at Daniel Stewart's free school,, strathtay, being brought up to a country life. Prior to coming to New Zealand he was a surveyor by profession, and managed the Cambrian slate-quarries al Llanberis. North Wales. He decided, however, to relinquish his profession and come to New Zealand. In 1876 Mr Macpherson. arrived s at Lyttelton by the ship Desdamona, under an engagement to the Land Company, and his first position was as, manager of the Levels and Pareora, Estate, where he stayed for .some time.{. He then came to Hakataramea" to act as temporary manager on the company's property there, and 1 in-1877 wastransferred to Totara, where he settled for a number of years. He also managed the Ardgowan property, until it was acquired by the Government in 1895 for closer settlement. The. major portion of the Totara,, estate was also taken over,'but Mr Macpherson acquired the homestead, and farmed it successfully until he disposed of it to live in Dunedin. However, a few years ago.he returned to Oamaru, where he resided up to the time of his death. , Mr Macpherson gave his services freely to the community, and. as his knowledge of .various matters was re*cognised to be sound, his advice was readily Being an authority on land values, Mr Macpherson was called on to do a good deal of valuing for the Government. He was also one of the poineers connected with the introduction <?f the; Oamaru white stone for building purposes, jbeing associated with Messrs John- Gay, Perry, and Speight iri one 6f the first quarries at Totara. His active association with the North Otago Agricultural arid Pas* toral Society was over a long period and*not only-did he hold at one time

the office of vice-president, but he also judged at many of the shows. He was. the oldest member of. the association, and. had the proud distinction of being present at 51 successive shows. In view Of his valuable services ren- ' dered to the society, he was made the presentation of a handsome gift. Mr Macpherson represented the Kakanui j; Riding on the Waitaki County Coun- ; cil for a number of years, and he : also served as a member of the Oam- ; aru Harbour Board. He was chairman and member of the Totara School and Hall Committees, and while in this district he received a presentation of a canteen of silver and purse in recognition of his valuable public services to the community. Perhaps one of the most important services not only to the local community but to the whole of New Zealand, was his close association with Mr Thomas. Brydone and others in the establishment of the frozen meat industry in New Zealand. The first shipment of frozen mutton was arranged by the Land Company from Totara, shipped by the sailing ship Dunedin, in 1881, which was followed by shipments from Totara between 1881 to 1890 by the following ships:—Duhedin (three shipments from Port Chalmers and seven from Oamaru), Marlborough (five shipments from Oamaru), Oamaru (one shipment from Oamaru); and Mataura (one shipment from Port Chalmers), making a total of 17 voyages and comprising a total cargo of 172,415 carcasses of sheep, lambs, and pigs, besides 120 carcasses of beef. What these initial shipments in the successful transport of frozen meat to .the Home markets has meant to.the primary industry of this country needs no elaboration. Mr Macpherson was a Justice of the Peace, arid in the early days he served as a member of the then Kakanui Road Board. He was held in the highest esteem by the. whole community of North Otago, in which district he was widely known for his understanding and sympathetic nature. His abilities and knowledge were given full outlet i in furthering the interests of the vani oris organisations in which he was con- ' nected. On April 24, 1889, he married Miss Jane Sinclair Trotter, and is survived by two sons (Mr William Mac- ! pherson, of Oairiaru, and Mr Stewart Macpherson, of Dunedin), and two daughters (Mrs Smith Morton and Miss Shells Macpherson, of Oamaru).

OAMARU HARBOUR BOARD MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board was held yesterday morning. There were present Messrs R. K. Ireland (chairman), A. N. Hayes, R. A. M'Dowell, C. J. Marshall, A. M'lnnes, J. Duncan, J. A. Macpherson, J. R. M'Culloch, A. A. Barnett, and E. S. Brewster. Accounts totalling £4376 9s 3d were passed for payment. Mr Lloyd Mandeno, reporting on the breakwater extension, stated that the third blast in the quarry had brought down a satisfactory quantity and quality of stone, and the position appeared to be favourable for a good, steady rate of progress on the breakwater extension. The work done on the extension so far has been quite satisfactorily carried out.—Received. Mr G. A. Lee advised that the groynes proposed by the Railways Department would not have any detrimental effect upon the harbour entrance, and suggested that under close observation the groynes would supply valuable data as to the travel of the gravel along the coast. A full report was also received from the consulting engineer as to the methods to be adopted in carrying out the work on the breakwater extension. Mr i-.ee added that the correspondence from the Minister of Railways, as published in the press, was quite encouraging, as being the considered opinion of the department's experts on foreshore protection.—Received. j , .. Mr R. A. M'Dowell reported on the conference in connection with the health stamp campaign, and it was decided to support the campaign by the purchase of £2 worth of stamps. The North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was granted a remission of rates on the Show Grounds, as in previous_years. ,-,'•■. The Public Trustee forwarded statements of accounts to September 30, 1936, showing the Sinking Fund on the board's loan of £215,000 at £100,407 14s lOd, and the harbour improvements and renewals reserve fund at £13.377 6s 9d.—Received. • • , The Oamaru Borough Council forwarded a copy of the Minister of Railways letter in reference to foreshore protection work.—lt was decided to prohibit further removal of shingle from the foreshore under the boards control, from the mole to the old freezing works. The letter was received. SECRETARY'S REPORT The secretary (Mr T. J. Guthrie) reported that 318 J tons of stone were deposited on the Ramsay extension during the four weeks, and that No. 4 tunnel at the quarry was completed and ready for charging. The road trom Arun street to the foreshore road, and Harbour street were in need of repair. The inward and outward shipping for September was as follows, the figures for September, 1935, being shown in parentheses:—Coastal—lnwards 361 tons (873), outwards 1760 (1506); overseas—lnwards 361 (nil), outwards 878 (348). The revenue was as follows: Wharfage £1953 10s 7d (£IBO7 8s f-d), tonnage £2259 lis 4d (£2328 16s 8d), warps £635 7s 3d (£690 19s 4d), sundries £l4O 0s 6d (£163 14s)—total. £4988 9s 8d (£4990 18s sd). The freezing works were now empty, and no further shipments would be made this year. ~, , ' t The arrears of the district rate were as follows:-1929. 7s 6d;; 1930, £3B 19s 9d: 1931, £6B 6s lOd; 1932, £46 16s 3d; 1953, £66 8s 9d; 1934 £317 19s 6d: 1935, £385 5s 10d;—total, £924 4s bd. The report was received. The road repairs mentioned were referred to the. foreman and Standing Committee for The'harbour master (Captain H. S. Cox) reported that the shipping at the port for September was one overseas, two intercolonial; and 13 coastal steamers of 17,236 tons, compared with one overseas and 16 coastal steamers of 16,585 tons in September. 1935. The report was received. OPTIMISTS' CLUB "THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN" On Monday next the Optimists' Dramatic Club, of Oamaru, is presenting "The Late Christopher Bean, a comedy in three acts, based on Rene Fauchois's French play, "Prenez Garde a la Peinture," from which it has been adapted by Emlyn Williams. The scene is laid in a country village of the English Midlands, and in addition to amusing dialogue, there is a skilfully arranged plot with a number of dramatic situations, the climax being excellent. It was recently produced m London by a distinguished cast, which included Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Edith Evans, arid it has been played with great success by amateurs in Christchurch, Wellington, and elsewhere. Hitherto it has not been seen in Oamaru, and consequently it should have the advantages of freshness and intfii*fist The players all belong to Oamaru, several of them making their first stage appearance.' This is an encouraging sign, and'shows the new and increasing interest in drama that is being manifested in New Zealand, where professional productions are rare, and where the film claims so much attention- ' .„ • -j * The performance will be m aid of the local Girl Guides and the children's ward of the Oamaru Public Hospital, both of- them eminently "worthy of generous public support. It is hoped that the people of Oamaru will attend in good numbers, for they will enjoy an interesting and absorbing dramatic entertainment, and in supporting the play they will encourage and foster the amateur dramatic movement. Much more than this, they will- assist the Girl Guides of Oamaru, and also help to bring joy and happiness to the little patients in the. children's ward. GENERAL NEWS •The Airedale Jlosebery Women's Division of the Farmers' Union held their final euchre and dance of the winter last week, there being an excellent attendance. The winners were Miss J. Kirkpatrick and Mr D.' Ballantyne, consolation prizes going to Mrs J. Poison and Mr G. Pnngle. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mr G: Priqgle, extras being played by Messrs A. Gibson and J. Wilson. Mr W. Hastings was the M.C. Prizes for the winners of the most games during the year were presented by the president (Mrs Poison) to Miss B. Stephens and Mr W. Lochie.'-..,. •-■ < There was a good attendance of members' .at the Quarterly meeting of the Waiareka Lodge, No. 51, over which Bro. A. Anderson, N.G., presided. Accounts amounting to i. 17 were passed for payment. extended a welcome to Bro. A. Meek, of Temuka. Arrangements were made for the annual past grands' reunion, to be held in the near future. A communication was received from the D D.G.M. intimating. that the next lodge night would be suitable for the installation of the officers for the ensuing term. The members then spent a pleasant time in progressive euchre. Yesterday afternoon a railway , employee, Mr James Black, a married man residing in Dunedin,-received painful injuries while working at a bridge on the south side of the. Totara siding It appears that the injured man fell from a truck, which he was unloading, and rolled down a steep bank, breaking a bone m his ankle and suffering severe abrasions. He was attended by Dr R. S. J. Fitzgerald, and removed to the Oamaru Public Hospital by the St. John Ambulance.

CRICKET ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING At a meeting of the North Otago Cricket Association, Mr M. S. Holmes (president) occupied the chair. Waimate wrote asking for affiliation to the North Otago Association. On the motion of Mr J. Palmer it was agreed that the application for affiliation be accepted, but ''hat the onus for the arrangements wi*i the New Zealand Council be with the Waimate Sub-association. The Manawatu Association wrote asking the local association to support its application for the inclusion of a fifth team in the Plunket Shield competition by the creation of a Plunket Shield district consisting of the nine minor associations in the Wellington cricket district, with headquarters at Palmerston North.—lt was decided that the delegates be instructed to support the application. It was agreed that Mr V. Hamilton be asked to accept the position of delegate for North Otago on the New Zealand Council. Entries for the competitions were received as follows: _„ , Senior Grade.—High School, Union, Oamaru and Albion. Junior' Grade.—High School, St. Kevin's A and B, Oamaru, Union and Albion. Third Grade.—St. Kevin's A and B, School A, B and C. The following were appointed a Selection Committee:—Messrs Uttley, Marshall, J. Palmer, A. Keith and T. W. Jacobs. On the motion of Mr Palmer it was decided that the appointment of junior selectors be held over until a further meeting. The secretary reported on a conversation with Mr E. Martin regarding obtaining the services of Mr Badcock. It was agreed that the Otago Association be written to in an endeavour to make arrangements for the services of Mr Badcock. The secretary was instructed to write to the Waitaki High Schools Board of Governors asking for permission to play matches at the school grounds as required. , The draw for. Saturday is as follows: Seniors (October 10 and 17).—School v. Union, at School; Oamaru v. Albion, at School. Juniors (October 10).—School v. Union, at School; St.. Kevin's B v. St. Kevin's A, at Redcastle; Oamaru v. Albion, at School. October 17: St. Keven's A v. Oamaru, at Redcastle; St. Kevin's B v. School, at Redcastle; Union v. Albion, at King George's Park. Third Grade.—October 10: School A v. School C, at School; St. Kevin's B v. St. Kevin's A, at Redcastle; School B a bye. October 17: St. Kevin's A v. School A, at Redcastle; School B v. School.C, at School; St. Kevin's B a bye. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE One of the smartest comedy romances of the year shows to-night and Thursday, with Paramount's "The Bride Comes Home," in which Claudette Colbert, Fred M'Murray and Robert Young are starred. In a day when it is difficult to get away from the patterned story, this tale of a modern boy and girl who cannot spend five minutes together without fighting, yet who find that they cannot stay away from each other is as refreshing as a spring breeze in the hill country. Miss Colbert is the daughter of a Chicago financier who has lost all his money. Though reared in great luxury, the girl nevertheless has plenty of pluck, and decides to go to work. Robert Young, a childhood sweetheart, has just inherited 3,000,000 dollars, but Claudette feels she would prefqr getting a job to marrying him. She does go to work at the magazine that Young publishes, where she is made assistant to the editor, Fred Mac Murray. MacMurray is a hard, rough-spoken man who resents Miss Colbert's presence. They fight from the moment they meet, and find it exceedingly difficult to speak a civil word to each other, until they happen to fall in love. A news, variety and sportlight complete a fine programme. OPERA HOUSE "MYSTERY LINER"" Conceived by the brain of that most ingenious writer of mysteries, Edgar Wallace, " Mystery Liner," the supporting attraction at the Opera House this evening, bears out the slogan which used to appear across the cover of hisnovels —"It is impossible not to be thrilled by Edgar Wallace." The atmosphere of the original story has been captured by the producers of the film, and transferred to the screen with amazing faithfulness, and the story unfolds in exactly the same absorbing manner as the others from the pen of the -same writer. All the usual complications are there, and the characters are typical of Wallace, but there is something definitely new about the plot, which holds the interest from the first scene to the last. Noah Beery has been well chosen for the principal role, that of- a sea captain. There are two murders, and the solution of many mysteries in the confined space of the ship is reached in a stirring climax, which has been well thought out and admirably presented. ' "MY SONG GOES ROUND THE WORLD" No human being capable of feeling and understanding human joys and sorrows can fail to catch the pathos of the 8.1. P. film "My Song Goes Round the World." It concerns a little Italian, Ricardo, with a magnificent tenor voice. But his talents are known only to his small but intensely -loyal legion of friends. He finds it impossible to gain an audition anywhere, but eventually he gate-crashes a broadcasting station, and sings so magnificently that immediately he becomes a headline radio and gramophone star. It is really an absorbing tragic comedy, and has for its setting the beautiful waterways of glamorous Venice, and for its melody some of the world's classics, delivered by one of the world's most beautiful tenors, Joseph Schmidt, of whom critics give the highest praise, which is substantiated over and over again by people who have seen the film. Other members of this lovely film, which comes to the Opera House this evening, are John Loder, Charlotte Ander, Jack Barty, Jimmy Godden, and Hal Gordon. PLUNKET ROOM The Commissioner of Police (Mr D. Cummings) made his first official visit to Oamaru yesterday morning, when he was met by the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney), the town clerk (Mr J. Branthwaite), members of the Oamaru Borough Council, the county clerk (Mr K. Gardiner), Mr F. Milner and Mr C. Hedges, in connection with the proposal for the acquisition of police land at the rear of the courthouse for the purpose of erecting a Plunket and rest room. The proposal was discussed fully with the commissioner, who gave the deputation a very sympathetic hearing, and it was agreed that the council should make representations to the department along the lines of the discussion. The Mayor took the opportunity to offer congratulations to Mr Cummings on his appointment as Commissioner of Police. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 7: 8.16 a.m. and 8.48 p.m. The Wainui is due at Oamaru on October 14 to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wingatui is expected to clear Auckland on October 9. and is due here on October 19, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Kara was due at Oamaru last evening to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports.

WAIAREKA SALE PRICES REMAIN FIRM There were fairly good yardings at the Waiareka sale yesterday of fat cattle and fat sheep, prices being on a whole on a par with last week's rates, or perhaps a shade better for fat sheep. FAT CATTLE The North Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association sold: For D. C. Allan (Corriedale), 1 fat cow £3 12s 6d, 1 £3 10s, 1 fat steer £4 17s 6d; P. O'Neil (Windsor), 1 fat steer £6 15s, 1 fat cow £4. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For D. Kilpatrick, 1 yearling heifer £4 6s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. Tayles (Alma), 1 Jersey heifer £6 ss. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For J. Power, 1 cow £7. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For W. Lawrence, 2 bullocks £lO 10s, 2 £lO 2s 6d, 2 £7 15s; J. Hoskin, 1 cow £5; a client, 1 cow £6; W. Gibson, 1 heifer £2 15s, 1 cow £2 10s. FAT SHEEP The North Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association sold: For a client, 14 fat ewes 20s 3d, 16 18s; W. Stevenson (Incholme), 7 fat wethers 31s; R. Hamilton (Windsor), 17 fat wethers 30s 3d, 13 29s 9d; A. Gillies (Five Forks), 3 fat wethers 33s 6d; H. Morrison (Enfield), 4 fat wethers 31s 6d; client, 8 fat ewes 12s; R. Barr (Windsor), 10 fat-spring lambs 18s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile' Agency Company sold: For T. Gemmell, 4 ewes 295, 5 265; a client, 2 ewes 265, 3 28s 3d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For estate J. Geddes (Georgetown), 5 wethers 22s 3d; J. Power (Waiareka), 4 wethers 28s 6d. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For Grange, Ltd. (Papakaio), 1 Southdown ewe 245; a client, two-tooth wether 30s, 8 26s 6d, 9 25s 6d, 9 245, 7 235. STORE SHEEP National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For a client, 44 failingmouthed halfbred ewes and lambs 14s 7d. STORE CATTLE The North Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association sold: For P. O'Neill (Windsor), 1 Shorthorn bull £3 12s 6d, 1 store cow £1 7s 6d, 2 yearlings £2; G. Third (Weston), 2 store cows 7s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For J. Hoskin, 2 yearling heifers £2 ss, 1 heifer calf 7s; W. Gibson, 1 empty heifer £1 17s. The North Otago Farmers' Co-operat-ive Association sold: For estate of James Gibson (Papakaio), 2 springing heifers £4 10s. Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For Mrs Stewart (Awamoa), 1 cow £4 17s 6d; A, Park (Weston), 1 cow £3; Mrs W. H. Harbour, 1 cow £3 2s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For J. Hoskin, 1 cow £4, 1 £3 2s 6d, 1 £l. PIGS The North Otago Farmers' Co-operat-tive Association sold: For Mrs D. G. Kennedy (Windsor). 3 weaners 17s 6d, 3 17s, 4 16s, 3 15s 6d. Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For W. R. Robertson (Maheno), 4 weaners 255, 2.205; Mrs Kennedy (Windsor), 3 weaners 17s 6d, 1 17s, 4 16s 6d, 5 15s 6d; A. Yuill (Enfield), 3 weaners 17s, 3 16s, 1 15s, 1 14s 6d; W. Smith (Alma), 3 weaners 25s 6d; J. Jackman (Whitecraigs), 1 weaner 17s 6d, 4 16s 6d; A. Falls (Herbert). 4 weaners 16s, 1 13s 6d; J. Sansom (Kia Ora), 3 weaners 19s; J. Brown (Windsor), 2 weaners 17s; K. Rapson (Ngapara), 4 stores 335; R. Milmine (Papakaio), 6 weaners 16s 6d; D. Rosie (Awamoa), 3 weaners 20s, 3 19s; J. T. Brecken (Deborah), 2 weanr ers 18s, 1 17s, 1 16s 6d; Mrs Mills (Ardgowan), 2 weaners 13s 6d. Dalgety and C 0.,. sold: For J. Power (Waiareka), 4 weaners 235. National Mortgage and Agency Company, sold: For F. Moore (Maheno), 3 weaners 17s, 216 s, 215 s 6d, 3 15s, 1 21s 6d, 3 20s. Wright, Stephenson and Co., sold: For G. Macaulay, 2 weaners 16s, 4 15s, 214 s 6d. MAGISTRATE'S COURT POLICE CASES The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Sergeant M'Gregor conducted the prosecutions for the police.' John Alexander Tyson was charged with breaches of the licensing Act in the .io-licence district of Oamaru, selling wine to W. L. Watts and James Cox, selling wine in less quantities than two gallons (three counts), selling liquor, and selling wine without labels attached (three counts).—Mr J. E Farreil appeared for the defendant. The hearing of the charges was taken last court day.—The defendant pleaded §uilty to selling liquor on July 9, and ergeant M'Gregor asked for a conviction without penalty on one charge of selling liquor without a label, the other charges being withdrawn by leave of the court.—Mr Bundle said he was unable to treat the matter as for-a nominal penalty, as a wine-maker's licence had been granted on specific terms which had been broken.—Defendant was fined £2O, witnesses' expenses (£4 ss), analyst's fee (£1 10s), and court costs (£1 8s). Time was allowed the defendant in which to pay, and a conviction was entered on the charge of selling wine without a label. Charles A. B. Symon pleaded guilty to keeping liquor for sale in the nolicence district of Oamaru, the charge of selling being withdrawn.—The defendant was fined £2O and costs (10s), time being allowed in which to pay, and an order was made for confiscation of the liquor. A young Maori pleaded guilty to stealing a two-gallon demijohn containing beer valued at 10s.—After hearing the circumstances, the magistrate allowed the plea to be amended to not guilty the case being adjourned for 12 months. Ernest William Woodham and Enrica Mary Woodham were each charged with selling liquor and keeping liquor for sale in the no-licence district of Oamaru.—Mr O. G. Stevens (Dunedin) appeared for the defendants, who pleaded not guilty—Evidence for the police was given by Constables Patterson Miller, and M'Cormack, Sergeant M'Gregor, and Joseph Robinson. Evidence was also given for the police by William Todd, ihe court granting leave to Sergeant M'Gregor to treat him as a hostile witness.—At this stage the hearing was adjourned. PERSONAL At the Oamaru Harbour Board meeting yesterday morning reference was made by the chairman (Mr R. K. Ireland) to the passing of Mr,John Macpherson, who was a former member of the board, and had also taken a very prominent part in working for the interests of the farming community. A motion of sympathy with the widow and family was carried in the customary manner. • ' New Club Hotel—Mr G. Miller (Timaru), Mr G. Chapman (Nelson), Mr S. Muirhead, Mr H. H. Crabbe, Mr H. C. Browett, Mr J. Brown (Dunedin), Mr W. Davey, Mr R. J. Stephenson (Auckland), Mr A. J. Dykes, Mr W. A. Ring (Christchurch), Mr H Brookes, Mr and Mrs A. J. M'Gregor (InvercargiU). Queen's Hotel.—Rev. A. J. and Mrs Wethered (Stratford, England), Mrs Dunn, Mr'L. Penhey (Wellington), Mr J. J. Nechaelis (Christchurch), Mr R. S. Little, Mr C. A. Robinson, Mr T. M'Allen (Timaru). Mr A. Haig, Mr L. Holden, Mr A. H. Carton, Mr R. W. Shepherd, Mr J. Darling, Mr W. Gunnyson (Dunedin).

ENFIELD FLOWER SHOW AID OF P.W.M.U. The inaugural spring flower show under the auspices of the Enfield branch of the P.W.M.U. was held in the Enfield Hall, and proved an outstanding success. The Rev. S. D. Baird, in declaring the show open, thanked all those ladies who had assisted to make it such a succes, and also the judges for their services. Awards:— CUT FLOWERS Judge: Mr G. S. Jones Six narcissi—Mrs Frew 1, Mrs A. Sheat 2, Mrs Baird 3. Three narcissi, two of each—Mrs M'Donald 1, Mrs Sheat and Miss Kennedy (equal) 2, Miss Wedge 4. Three double narcissi—Miss C. Watson 1. Three jonquils—Mrs Sheat 1, Miss C. Watson 2. Three short trumpets—Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs D. Malcolm 2, Mrs M'lntyre 3. Three long trumpets—Miss C. Watson 1, Mrs Sheat 2. Champion narcissi—Mrs A. Sheat 1. Three hyacinths—Mrs Don 1, Mrs Sheat 2. Three anemones—Miss Watson 1, Mrs Malcolm 2, Mrs Sheat 3. Three ranunculus—Miss Watson 1, Mrs Ninian 2. Six violets—Miss Kennedy 1, Miss J. Wedge 2. Three primroses—Mrs A. Sheat 1, Mrs D. Manson 2. Four polyanthus—Mrs Sheat 1, Miss C. Watson 2, Mrs Ninian 3. Three violas—Mrs Anderson 1, Miss J. Wedge 2. Three pansies—Mrs M'Donald 1, Miss M'Donald 2, Miss. D. Paton 3. Three wallflowers—Mrs Frew 1, Mrs M'lntyre 2. Spray japonica—Miss Kennedy 1. Six cut blooms—Miss Watson 1, Mrs Frew 2, Mrs M'lntyre 3. Six shrubs—Mrs A. Sheat 1, Miss Watson 2, Mrs Frew 3. Six grape hyacinths—Mrs D. Malcolm 1, Mrs Ninian 2, Mrs.Frew 3. Three rock plants—Miss W. Frew 1, Mrs Baird 2, J. Frew 3. Bowl spring flowers, arranged for effect—Mrs W. M'lntyre 1, Miss Kennedy 2, Mrs Fdrrest and Mrs Malcolm (equal) 3. Three auriculas—Mrs Don 1, Mrs Sheat 2, Mrs M. Manson 3. Most points in section—Mrs A. Sheat 26 points. Miss Watson 19 points. DECORATIVE Judge: Mrs L. Douglas. Vase narcissi—Mrs D. Malcolm 1, Mrs G. M'Leod 2, Mrs W. M'lntyre 3. Bowl narcissi—Miss Hamilton 1, Mrs Baird 2, Mrs Webster 3. Basket of flowers—Mrs Frew 1, Mrs Cornick 2. Vase of flowers—Mrs M'lntyre 1, Miss Kennedy 2, Mrs Webster 3. Bowl of shrubs—Mrs Malcolm 1, Mrs M'lntyre 2, Mrs J. Campbell 3. Floating bowl—Mrs Baird 1, Mrs Webster 2. Mrs M'lntyre 3. Victorian posy—Miss H. Kennedy 1, Mrs W. M'lntyre 2. Mrs G. M'Leod 3. Ikady's spray—Miss M'lntyre, jun., 1. Mrs J. Campbell 2. Buttonhole—Miss Cawley 1, Mrs W. M'lntyre, jun., 2, Mrs J. Campbell 3. Most points in decorative section.— Mrs M'lntyre 14 points. COOKERY Judge: Mrs B. B. Walton Oven scones—Mrs Malcolm 1, Miss Gibson 2, Mrs M'Cone 3. Date scones—Mrs Malcolm 1, Miss Gibson 2, Miss P. Freeman 3. Girdle scones—Mrs Gibson 1, Miss M'lntyre 2.- = Pikelets—Miss Gibson 1, Miss R. Anderson 2, Miss Hamilton 3. Shortbread —Miss Freeman 1, Mrs Malcolm 2. Mrs M'lntyre 3. Plain biscuits—Mrs M'Cone 1, Mrs M'lntyre 2, Mrs Cornick 3. Six fancy biscuits—Mrs D. M'Cone 1, Miss Hamilton 2, Mrs Cornick 3. Sponge sandwich—Miss R. Anderson 1, Mrs Webster 2, Mrs D. M'Cone 3. Chocolate cake—Mrs Malcolm 1. Napoleon cake—Mrs Malcolm 1, Mrs Webster 2. Fruit cake, light—Miss P. Freeman 1, Mrs Malcolm 2, Mrs Forrest 3. Sausage rolls—Mrs M'lntyre 1. Most points in section—Mrs Malcolm, 16 points. MISCELLANEOUS Judge: Mr Joiner. Separator butter—Miss Gibson 1, Mrs Cornick 2, Mrs M'lntyre, sen., 3. Six hen eggs, white—Miss Cawley 1, Miss J. Gibson 2, Miss Gibson 3. Six hen eggs, brown—Mrs Anderson 1, J. Wedge 2, Miss Gibson 3. Heaviest hen eggs—J. Johnston 1, Miss Gibson 2 and 3. Most points in section—Miss Gibson. ARTS AND CRAFTS Judge: Mrs A. A. Mays. Tea cosy—Miss Baxter 1, Mrs Forrest 2, Mrs Wood 3. Thrift mat—Mrs Ellis 1, Mrs Alen 2, Mrs Forrest 3. Needlework picture—Miss Paton 1, Mrs Don and Mrs W. Malcolm (equal) 2. Tapestry—Miss Paton 1, Mrs Webster 2, Mrs Alen 3. Handkerchief—Mrs R. Joiner 1, Mrs Stuart 2, Miss Paton 3. Something new from something old —Mrs M'lntyre 1, Mrs Forrest 2, Mrs Don and Mrs Forrest (equal) 3. Article not in section—(a) Miss Ross 1, Miss Baxter 2, Miss Paton 3; (b) Mrs Kennedy 1, Mrs Webster 2, Mrs Stuart 3. NEEDLEWORK Judge: Mrs Mays. Apron—Miss E. Johnston 1, Mrs Bodkin 2. Cushion—Miss Johnston 1, Miss M'Nab 2, Mrs Webster and Mrs Alen (equal) 3. Baby frock, not knitted—Mrs R. Joiner 1, Mrs Webster 2. Baby frock, knitted—Mrs Manson 1 and 2, M;rs J. Joiner 3. Table centre —Miss E. Johnston 1, Mrs Freeman 2, Miss Telfer and Miss R. Anderson (equal) 3. Duchesse set —Miss Johnston 1, Mrs Webster 2, Miss Freeman 3. Article from sugar bag—Mrs Forrest 1, Mrs Webster 2. Hand-knitted socks, fingering—Mrs Webster 1, Mrs Wood 2, Mrs M'lntyre, sen., 3. • Knitted jumper—Mrs Birtles 1, Miss Baxter 2, Miss H. Kennedy and Miss Johnston (equal) 3. Knitted novelty—Mrs Stuart 1, Miss Baxter 2. Worked apron—Miss E. Johnston 1, Mrs Bodkin 2. Worked table centre—Miss E. Johnston 1, Miss Freeman 2, Miss Anderson 3. Most points in section—Miss E. Johnston. Most points in show —Mrs D. Malcolm. CHILDREN'S SECTION Vase of spring flowers —F. Cornick •1, M. Don 2. Lady's spray—M. Don 1, T. Martin 2, J. Johnston 3. Man's buttonhole, boys or girls—L. Martin 1, M. Cornick 2, J. Johnston 3. Victorian posy, girls—M. Don 1, J. Johnston 2. Three oven scones—J. Cornick 1. Three pikelets—M. Don 1, K. Adams 2, J. Cornick 3. Plain jam sponge—J. Cornick 1, K. Adams 2, J. Johnston 3. Sweets—T. M'Nab 1, M. Don 2. Thrift article, boy or girl—M. Don 1. Most points in section —Marie Don, 17 points. WAITAKI BOYS* HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY RUN The annual race for the Athol Hudson Cup at the Waitaki Boys' High School was held yesterday afternoon under excellent conditions, the sky being overcast, the air cool and the going good. A fairly strong north-east wind was encountered up the North road, and took its toll of many of those who had not done adequate training. The whole school took part. The general average of times put ■ up showed a slight improvement on those of the previous year in the junior section. Results:— Seniors (Record, 1932, H. B. Chisholm, 30min 44sec).—A. L. Jopp (Alexandra), 9min. 1; Maurice (Oamaru), 9min, 2; B. L. Robertson (Oamaru), 6min, 3; Dunn (Oamaru), 6min, 4; Carruthers (Kakanui). 3|min, 5; H Thomas (Windsor), smin, 6. Fastest time: B. L. Robertson (Oamaru), scr, 35min 24sec. Juniors (Record, 1930, H. B. Chisholm, 28min 2 3-ssec). —J. Harrison (Oamaru), smin, 1; I. Muldrew (Maheno), smin. 2; L. M'Nab (Oamaru), 6Jmin, 3; R. W. M'Vie (Papakaio),

6|rnin, 4; W. D. Trotter (Herbert), 6min, 5; D. T. Macintyre (Oamaru), smin, 6. Fastest time: R. .R. Hudson (Palmerston), scr, 30min 12sec. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING Results of weekly shoot:—H. Koppert, 78—2—80; E. Taylor. 77—3—80: E. Sinclair, 77—3—80: J. Dodds, 77—3—«0; A. Hunter, 77—4—80: J. May, 77—6—80; W. May, 75—7—80: J. Robertson. 78—1 —79: W. Collins, 77—2—79: G. Doran, 76—3—79; E. Roney, 76—3—79; A. Ruddock, 75—4—79; T. Kennedy, 74—5 79: A. North, 76—2—78; J. Dunn. 74—4 —7B: W. Munro, 72—6—78: G. Roney, 72—6—78: A. Dick, jun., 71—7—78; H. Brant, 73—4—77; L. Turvey. 71—6— 77; J. Leslie, 73—3—76; handicap button. E. Taylor; Palliser button, H. Koppert.