NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23045, 23 November 1936, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

SWIMMING CARNIVAL CHAMPIONS VISIT OAMARU ; FLEMING BEATS JARVIS There was a record crowd of spectators at the Oamaru Municipal' Baths on Saturday night for the swimming carnival organised by the Oamaru Swimming Club, at which the Australian champions, W. Fleming and A. O'Connor, made their first public appearance in New Zealand. The imgortance of the carnival was enhanced y the appearance of the New Zealand champions—W. Jarvis, P. Mathieson, and Miss Gwen Rix—and the performances of these noted swimmers and divers kept the crowd at a high pitch of enthusiasm. Mr M. K. M'Culloch carried out the duties of starter with his usual exceptional efficiency, and commentaries by Mr Hellmrich (manager of the Australian team) proved very interesting, and of educational value to both swimmers and spectators. In the 10f) Yards Invitation Freestyle Handicap. Fleming beat Jarvis (both of! scratch) by a clear yard in 53see, with P. Mathieson (4) filling third place, end in the 100 Yards Invitation Backstroke Handicap Mathieson (scr) touched a yard and a-half ahead of Fleming (6sec) and Thomas (2sec), who were equal second, in 69 l-ssec. Fleming impressed greatly with his style end powerful stroke in a swimming exhibition and O'Connor and Miss Gwen Rix were given an enthusiastic ovation in their diving exhibition. An amusing burlesque was furnished by Mathieson and Fleming, and water polo was shown by Jarvis and Thomas. At the conclusion of the carnival, Mr Hellmrich commented very favourably on the municipal baths, saying that the springboard was right up to Olympic requirements, and the council and Swimming Club were to be highly complimented on the facilities provided for swimming in Oamaru. He expressed,pleasure at the great success of the carnival, and congratulated Mr M'Culloch on his very efficient starting. Mr M'Culloch thanked the public for the splendid support given to the carnival, and expressed appreciation of Mr Hellmrich's commentaries on the various events. Yesterday the Australian visitors enjoyed a motor trip to Waitaki Hydro, and on to Lake Pukaki and Huxley.

Results:— 33 1-3 Yards Primary Schools' Handicap.— B. Hamilton (12), 1, E. Hurndell (12) 2, J. Stanley (13) 3. Time, 38 l-ssec. ■ , • 50 Yards M'Culloch Cup Championship—Turnbull (W.8.H.5.) 1, Andrew (W.8.H.5.) 2. Time, 29 4-ssec. 33 1-3 Yards Junior High Schools' Handicap.—First heat: Cooke (7) 1. Time, 28 l-ssec. Second heat: Martin (2) 1. Time, 24 l-ssec. Third heat: Mathais (6) 1. Time, 30 2-ssec. Fourth heat: Lowery (11) 1. Time, 31 4-ssec. Fifth heat: Taplin (2) 1. Time, 28 l-ssec. Final: Lowery 1, Mathais 2, Cooke 3. Time, 30 l-ssec. 33 1-3 Yards Ladies' Handicap.— Miss M. Hamilton (18) 1, Miss A. Ledley (10) 2, Miss M. Lindsay (3) 3. Time. 33 l-ssec. 66 2-3 Yards Breaststroke Handicap. —Callender ((scr) 1, Barrett (10) 2. Miss R. Woodgate (14) 3. Time. 48 2-ssec. 100 Yards Invitation Freestyle Handicap.—Fleming (scr) 1, Jarvis (scr» 2, Mathieson (4) 3. Time, 58sec.

66 2-3 Yards Secondary Schoolboys' Handicap—First heat: Davies (18) 1, Scott (21) 2. Time, 50sec. Second heat: Craven (8) 1, Sharp (10) 2. Time 49 2-ssec. Third heat: Williamson (5.* 1, M'Donald (1) 2. Time, 48 3-ssec Final: Davies 1, Scott 2, Sharp 3. Time, 52 l-ssec 66 2-3 Yards Dual Relay—S. Miller and Miss M. Lindsay (4) 1, A. M'Taggar't and. Miss D. Pope (2) 2, C. Beattie and Miss M. Frame (4) 3. Time, 43sec. Diving Handicap.—Gibbs (scr), 25 points, 1: J.' Houghton (4), 20, 2; R. Young (2), 19, 3. 100 Yards Invitation Backstroke Handicap.—Mathieson (scr) 1, Fleming (6) and Thomas (4) equal 2. 50 Yards Freestyle Handicap.—First heat: M'Lardy (7) 1, Robson (14) 2. Time. 31 2-ssec. Second heat: Jones (4) 1, M'Laren (3) 2. Time, 30 4-ssec. Final: Robson 1, M'Lardy 2, Jones and M'Laren (equal) 3. Time, 31 66 2-3 Yards Backstroke Handicap. —Beattie (16) 1, Thomas (1) 2, M'Donald (8) 3. Time, 57 3-ssec. 133 1-3 Yards M'Culloch Cup Relay Championship. W.B.H.S. (Turnbull, Andrew, Chewings, Wren) 1, O.A.S.C. (R. Brown, Bruce, Davies, Miss M. Frame) 2. Time, lmin 24sec. 133 1-3 Yards Four-a-side Relay Handicap.—M'Laren, Gemmell, Miller, Beattie (scr) 1, Gibbs, Crawley. Calender, Nelson (18) 2, G. Brown, Hawker, Thomas, Sharp (7) 3. Time, lmin 18 l-ssec. PERSONAL New Club Hotel.—Mr R. R. Gow, Miss R. Sell, Mr V. Raines, Mr N. Jory (Dunedin), Miss-J. Tuck, Mr J. Grahey, Mr J. Graham, Mr F. Turner (Wellington), Mr H. Gilbert, Mr J. b. Black (Christchurch), Mr J. D. Haynes (Auckland). Mr and Mrs B. B. Walton, accompanied by their son, Ivan, will leave Oamaru in March to be present at the Coronation at Home, travelling by the Awatea to join the Orontes at Sydney. Police Inspector James Cummings (Palmerston North) was a visitor at Oamaru on Saturday. He gave a talk to the local police on .general police duties, and later left for Timaru. Constable R. Waring, who has been stationed at Oamaru for more than 10 years, has received notice of his transfer to Waimate. , The Rev. A. B. Kilroy (Wellington) was a visitor to Oamaru over the weekend as the guest of Mr and Mrs John Tait at the Public Gardens. During her stay at Oamaru, Miss Jean Batten paid short visits to the Waitaki Girls' and Boys' High Schools, where she received a stirring ovation from the pupils, to whom she gave appropriate addresses on her recent famous flight. GENERAL NEWS Messrs Mulligan and Forbes will hold an auction sale of household furniture and effects on behalf of Miss Tosh to-morrow at the premises, 367 Thames highway, and on Friday they will submit under the hammer on account of Mrs M. G. Gemmell, three onesixth acre sections in Clare street. There will not be a delivery by postmen on the afternoon of People's Day at the Oamaru Show. Five municipal leaseholds were offered at public auction by Messrs Bruce Christie on Friday, four going to the present lessees at upset rentals, and the fifth, section 10, block 44, beint? purchased by Mr A. J. Rawson at the upset price.

MAHENO FOOTBALLERS' GALA IN SUPPORT OF QUEEN CARNIVAL The Maheno residents and supporters of the football club were en fete on Saturday on the occasion of the gala held on the Maheno Domain in supDort of the club's candidate (Miss V. Bruce) in the Rugby and Plunket Societv queen carnival at present being held. There was much to entertain, and a spirit of revelry prevailed throughout, all appearing to be in festive mood. There were side-shows and competitions aplenty, while an interesting programme of novelty events was run off. Those taking part in the afternoon's entertainment entered into the various events with a good deal of enthusiasm, and everyone appeared to enjov the outing thoroughly. The Carnival Committee had spent much time and thought in preparation for the gala, and with many willing assistants carried it through to a successfulconclusion. The side-shows were well patronised, and novelty events provided amusement. First of all came the girls' football match, an innovation for North Otago. which delighted the spectators. No less entertaining were the draught horse Derby for girls, the tug-of-war events, the pony trot, and the wheelbarrow race The children were well catered for in various races. Three of the Maheno stalwarts who don the green jersey had their " Harold Logan" with them, and. although he far from resembled his famous namesake, he did good service attached to his antiquated "sulky," on which rode his "backers" attired in fancy costume. They added to the fun of the fair in their careering round the ring, with their steed smashing all records. Altogether the gala was a splendid effort on the part of the Maheno Club, and the funds in support of its queen should be considerably augmented. The results of the various events are as follows: — . , . Girls' Race, under eight years.— Dulcie Davidson 1. Bernice Watson 2, Volda Dreaver 3. tt Girls, under 12 years.—Helen Sinclair 1. Joyce Livingstone 2. Melva Muldrew 3. Tw«i a «. Boys, under eight years.—Douglas Whitaker 1. John Souness 2, Lex RapS °Boys, over 12 years.—Alan Watson 1 D Robb 2. G. Melton 3. Boys, under 12 years.-W. Widdowson 1, G. Smith 2. C. Melton 3 Draught Horse Derby.—Miss G- KelCh pony Trot-Master Smith (Kakanui) ' Wheelbarrow Race.—R. Wood and A. Tue-of-war.—Maheno Football Club beat Sullivan's Savages, Frothblowers beat the Reidston Terrors Carnival Committee beat the Nomads. Semifinal: Carnival Committee beat Maheno Football Club. Final: Committee beat F The match resulted in Maheno defeating Kakanui by 3 points to nil, the score being taken by Miss Watson. Miss G. Kelcher ably controlled the game, which was Played at a fast pace. All the players showed a good knowledge of the game, and cave a good exhibition of throwing the ball about, either forwards or backwards. DEFENCE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB The Oamaru Defence Rifle Club on Saturday fired the third match of the short-range series over the 300 and 600 yards ranges. The weather was fine and the conditions were good, with a light north-east wind just strong enough to keep the marksmen on the alert. The shooting was good and some excellent scores were registered, especially M'Latchie's 48 at 600 yards. The match was won by Rifleman Roney with 96. Next week a service practice will be held for the Buckley Bowl competition. • ■■ Scores, the first seven being pnze-

BOWLING PHCENIX v. WAIMATE Eight rinks from the Phoenix Club journeyed to Waimate on Saturday afternoon, and a very enjoyable and close match resulted. With a time limit 25 and 26 heads were played, Phoenix winning by one point in the aggregate. Results (Phcenix names S:-D. H. Reid, Maxwell, W. Reid, Dunbar 25, Winchester, Malthus, Betten, Mitchell 17; Foster, J. Robertson, Wright, Forrest 15, Gunn Blakie, Cameron, Rev. Nichol 26; Bremner, Burry, Cox, Buist 16, Eade, O'Connor, Schrader, Parry 32; Watts, Colenso. M'Narry, Corson 26, Forsyth, Joyce, White, Stevens 19; Murray, Treseder, Crisp, Calder 20, M'Masters, Taylor, Hood, Collett 9; Chase, Forrester,. C. Robertson, Grant 19, E. Betten, Bird, Trezise, Sinclair 26; Wedde, Roney, H. p S. Familton, Slater 22, Hay, Lewis, Dawson, Smith 18; Armstrong, Herron Borrie, Thomson 28, Anicich, Menzies, Englefleld, Good 23. Totals: Phcenix 171 points, Waimate 170. PHCENIX LADIES' CLUB The following rinks have been selected to represent Phcenix in a match against the Dunedin Centre at Logan Park green on Thursday, November 26:—Mesdames Foster, Irving, Freebury Berry; Miss Hilliker, Mesdames Bremner, Grenfell, .Aikenhead; Mesdames Robertson, Speid, Miss Symington, Mrs Reid. The bus leaves Phoenix at 8 a.m. MILLS SHIELD The following rinks have been selected to represent Meadowbank against Pukeuri in the Mills Shield match at Meadowbank on Tuesday, at 5.45 p.m.: H. Taylor, H. Miller, Nimmo, Berry; W. Patterson, Ketchen, Chappell, Blacklock. MAJESTIC THEATRE "TOP HAT" Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the king and queen of rhythm, are seen in their gayest dancing spree at the Majestic Theatre finally to-night. Hear the songs you will never forget—Top Hat," "White Tie and Tails," "The Piccolino." "No Strings," "Isnt This a Lovely Day?" and "Cheek to Cheek." There is something new in beauty parades—a girl and gondola revue —one of the colourful features of "Top Hat." Beauty-laden gondolas decorated by hundreds of blossoms, as well as lovely chorus girls, pass in review before the camera down a canal system, which cuts one of the biggest indoor settings ever constructed in Hollywood. "PADDY THE NEXT BEST THING" Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter will be seen in their most delightful romance since " Daddy Longlegs" at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow and Wednesday nights, and also at the matinee on Wednesday. The story is so well known to everyone that it requires no detailing. Janet Gaynor. as the lovely Irish colleen, and Warner Baxter, as the man with whom she falls in love, after a series of delightfully human and often hilarious incidents, give the greatest performance* of their careers.

CRICKET SCHOOL v. UNION School batted first, and compiled the good total of 259 runs, to which Andrew contributed'a valuable 81 runs. Blair and Martin were responsible for the majority of the wickets. At stumps Union had lost seven wickets for 62 runs. Scores:— SCHOOL First Innings

Total .. 177 Bowling Analysis.—Cahill took three wickets for 56 runs; Hendra, one for 23; Zimmermann, three for 19; Hunter, none for 26; Watson, none for 18; Inder, two for 11. OAMARU First Innings Uttley, lbw, bH. Geddes .. .. 42 Cahill, b Firth 8 Zimmermann, c Davey, b Brooker 56 Kelk, st Robinson, b Davey .. 16 Hendra. b M'lvor 8 Campbell, not out 18 Watson, not out 0 Extras 10 Total for five wickets ..159 JUNIORS Union defeated Albion on the first innings. Union made 298 (Park 107, Budd 83, Falloon 22), to which Albion replied with 107 runs (Brown 20). For Union, Brook took four wickets for 39 runs, and Falloon three for 21. Oamaru, the leading team, was defeated by St. Kevin's A by 48 runs on the first innings. St. Kevin's, batting first, made 111 runs (Stuart 44. Burns 12, Fox 13, Marshall 13, O'Brien 11). Bowling for Oamaru, Bee took five wickets for 27 runs and Meikle four for 60. Oamaru compiled 63 runs (W. Bee 19, Martin 10, Milne 12). For St. Kevin's, Aspell took four wickets for six runs, and Keenan four for 31. School defeated St. Kevin's B by 33 runs on the first innings. St. Kevin's made 110 (Graham 54 not out). School replied with 143 (Walton 35, Dick 26). Fitzgerald took six wickets for 32 runs. THIRD GRADE School A defeated St. Kevin's A by 83 runs. St. Kevin's compiled 60 (M'Combie 25). Wren took three wickets for 20 runs. School made 143 (Wren 24, Kirker 56). School C beat School B by 109 runs. School C made 194 runs (Woodhouse 52 retired. Smith 34, Neave 26, Domigan 18, Wheeler 17, Loffler 17). School B replied with 85 (Tulloch 33, Gilchrist 20). Wheeler took four wickets for 16 runs. In the match concluded during the week, School C defeated School A by 82 runs. LAWN TENNIS AWAMOA B v. WAIMATE The postDoned matches were completed on Saturday, Waimate securing an easy win over Awamoa B. Meadowbank secured a further three sets against Columba to win the match, but details of this match are not available. Results (Waimate names first): — Men's Singles.—M'Kenzie beat Mollison 3—6, 6—l, 6—4; M'Donald beat Henry 6—3, 6—2; Clarke beat Swindley 6_2, "6—4; M'Neil beat Barsdell 6—2, 6—o. Ladies Singles.—Miss Baikie beat Mrs Mollison 6—o, 6—l; Miss Hollamby beat Miss Shayle George 6—o, 6—l; Miss Taylor lost to Miss Sutton B—9: Miss M'Crostie lost to Mrs M'Dougall 7—9. Men's Doubles. —Clarke and M'Kenzie beat Mollison and Swindley 6 —4, 6—l; M'Donald and M'Neil beat Henry and Barsdell 6—5, 6—2. Ladies' Doubles.—Misses Baikie and Hollamby beat Misses Shayle George and Sutton 9—2; Misses Taylor and M'Crostie lost to Mesdames Mollison and M'Dougall 6—9. Mixed Doubles. —M'Kenzie and Miss Baikie beat Mollison and Mrs Mollison 9—4; Clarke and Miss Hollamby beat Henry and Miss Shayle George 9 —3; M'Donald and Miss Taylor beat Swindley and Miss Sutton 9—3; M'Neill and Miss M'Crostie beat Barsdell and Mrs M'Dougall 9—6. Totals: Waimate 13 matches, 21 sets (169 games); Awamoa B 3 matches, 4 sets, (83 games). PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—November 23: 10.11 a.m. and 10.38 p.m. Arrival.—The Waipahi, at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday, from Dunedin. Departure.—The Waipahi, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, for Wellington, Nelson, ■and New Plymouth, via Timaru. The Wingatui, from Auckland today, will load at Oamaru about Tuesday, December 1, for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load here on Wednesday, November 25, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton.

The Kiwitea was lo load coal at Westport yesterday for Wellington, Oamaru. Bluff, and Dunedin. She is expected here about Wednesday. November 25.

The Waipahi is expected here about Tuesday, December 1, to load for Wellington. Nelson, and New Plymouth, "ia ports. The Union Company's intercolonial ■freighter Waikouaiti is due at Oamaru on Saturday. November 28. to discharge Australian coal and cargo. On completion, she will load and sail for Sydney direct.

winners: — 300yds. 600yds. Hep. Tl. Roney ..41 47 o »o R. Orbell .. .. 45 47 3 95 R. M'Latchie .. 44 4" B Z »t R. Smith .. .. 4 2 4 4 7 93 Mosley .. 4 3 4 5 6 91 Dave Borrie .. 44 4 4 6 94 G. Doran .. ..-. 39 4 5 9 93 R. Smith .. .. 42 44 '1 ■>■' Steenson . • .. 44 44 5 93 Leslie .. 46 45 1 92 46 — 92 Allan .. 46 Fallon .. 40 44 7 91 46 — 91 Koppert .. 45

E. Blakely, c Martin, b Maddigan 11 J. Blakely, c and b Blair .. . . 2 Mee, c M'Callum, b Blair .. . . 1 Algie, lbw, b Martin . 6 3 Wilson, c Martin, b King .. . . 24 Glen, b Martin . 30 Andrew, c M'Callum, b Spears . . 81 Tilbury, c King, b Blair .. . . 38 . 37 Rees-Jones, c Martin, b Blair . . 5 . 21 Total . 259 Bowling Analysis.—Blair took four wickets for 34 runs; Martin, three for 68; Maddigan, one for 44; Doig, none for 19; King, one for 45; Borrows, none for 21; Spear, one for six. UNION First Innings Martin, lbw, b Rees-Jones .. . . 0 Blair, c Andrew, b Rees-Jones . . 9 Spear, c Andrew, b Tilbury .. . . 2 3 Rawstorn, st Glen, b Tilbury . . 0 Borrows, b Tilbury .. .... . . 11 King, c Andrew, v Rees-Jones . . 1 . 13 . 17 . 6 Total for seven wickets . . 62 ALBION v. OAMARU Albion had first strike, makin; % 177 runs, to which • Oamaru replied with 159 for the loss of five wickets. Scores:— ALBION First Innings G. Geddes, b Hendra . 4 . 14 Beckingham, b Cahill . 9 Davey, c Dick, b Inder . 72 Jacobs, b Zimmermann .. . . 0 Robinson, b Zimmermann .. . . 1 . 16 H. Geddes, c Zimmermann, b Inder 15 . 13 . 6 L. Brooker, b Zimmermann .. . . 0 . 27