NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23054, 3 December 1936, Page 14

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

HIGHLAND PIPE BAND ■' MONTHLY MEETING ,{ Pipe-major J. Gibson occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the North Otago Highland . Pipe Band. > A motion of condolence was passed with Trustee and Mrs R. B. Meek in the death, of Mrs Meek’s father. ; - A circular’ in connection with *the Dominion championships to be held Jh Christchurch on February. 20 and .22 was discussed, and on the motion of Sergeant Thomas it was decided 'not to enter the band, on account of the members, who are mostly farmers, not being able to get away at that time. The Otago Centre forwarded the points gained by the local band at the provincial contest held at. Gore recently, and those present expressed themselves, satisfied with the band’s performance. 'Jt\, £ ■vDrummer J. Livingstone "forwarded his resignation as a member of the band on account of his being unable td attend day parades.' :'? However, Drummer Livingstone was perauaded to withdraw his resignation. • ?Mr D. M'Currie wrote accepting the position of drill instructor to the band, add Mr D. I. Bowman'advlsed his willingness- to act as mvtsic instructor. • letter was received front'-the tlhited Friendly Societies’ Picni c Dora* mittee thanking the band for Its past services. .The Highland Pipe Bands Association of New Zealand forwarded dates of‘'several centra meetings, and particulars of the forthcoming Dominion

contest. *ti-. > •; -r- ,'V \ The-band will parade as follows durj ing December:—December 4: To attendthq Catholic, primary fan? jrt;

Drill Hall, leaving bandroom at 7.45 p.m, December 24: Parade at 7 p.m. for a visit, to the Public Hospital, December 27; MoiSsraki centenary at MoerakiJ December 31: Parade at 7.45 p.m. Mr George Johnston was elected a member, and the president accorded him a hearty welcome to the active, ranks of;the band.

Pipe-major Gibson thankedvall those who had assisted him before and at the Gore contest. He complimented thb members on their attendance -to duty, and:.hoped that at the next provincial- contest the band would do better than at the recent one. Drummajor Winslade also spoke in similar vein. . '' , , v ‘ ~ . v.Accounts amounting 'to £76 Is 6d were passed .for; payment. BOWLING SIDEY CUP • , In the Sidey Cup match between . Meadowbank . and Awamoa, Meadow bank won by 13 points.. Results (Mea■dowbank names .'first):—Matheson. Archibald, Atkinson,' Blacklock 14 Smith, Ferguson,: Thomson, Hodge 11; Don, Miller, Marshall, Smith-13, Gardiner, Cradock, Stichman, Tlsdall : 12;, J. Robertson, Skirving, Crichton, Martin 47, Brooker, Hay, Grant, Keftnedy 13; A. Robertson, Cunningham, Hart Campbell 15, Torrance, M’Murtrie, R. W, Robertson, Jeffery ■ 47; M'Kay, Mushet, Carson, Denholm 25. Fans, DUncan, Tomkins, Jenkins: 16; Brown', Reid, {Clarke, Berry 17, Lee, M’Comble. Glen, Hewat 9; M’Phee, Barclay, Chappell, Donald 20, Moore, Vemor, M‘Jen-v nett. A, Robertson 11; H, Taylor, Rich - ardson, Hartley, Bee 6, Oats, Crisp, BroWp, Rusbatch 25, Totals: Meadowbank 127, Awamoa 114. - WOMEN’S BOWLING In the match between Phoenix and Awamoa ladies at Phoenix, Phoenix {won by 13 points. The visitors were given a cordial welcome by Mrs Freebury, Mrs Asher replying on behalf of Awamoa. A boisterous wind blew across the green, militating against good play, but the match was greatly ' enjoyed. Results (Phoenix names first):—Miss Hilliker, Mesdames Bremner, Freebury, Glass 29, Mesdames Rusbatch, Miller, Bridgman, Sorley 10; Mesdames C. Robertson, Speid, Grenfell, Reid 17, Mesdames Stringer, Asher, Duncan, Tomkins 11; Mesdames Foster, Henderson, Watts, Ashton 7, Mesdames Wright, Lee, Benson, Kennedy 17; Mesdames Berry, Irving, Miss Symington, Mrs Aikenhead 13, Misses Watson, M'Corklndale, Smyth, Mrs Stichman 15. Totals: Phoenix 66, Awamoa 53. The following Meadowbank ladies’ rinks are to play Awamoa: —Mesdames Blacklock (s), Kilgour, Sproat, A. Robertson; Mesdames Patterson (s), Skirving, Clarke, Carson; Mesdames T. Palmer (s), Nimmo, Lloyd, and R. Robertson. LAWN JENNIS SOUTHERN SUB-ASSOCIATION The match played between Enfield and Hampden at Hampden resulted in a win for the visiting team by 10 sets to 0. The following are the results (Enfield names first):— Men’s Singles.—J. Wood 9, L. Leith 4; D, Hamilton 9, C, Stokes 1; ,R. M*Naughton 9, L. Ross 5; D. Elliot fl W. Nicolson ,4. Ladles’ Singles.—Miss E. Joiner 8, Mistf J. Thomson 7; Miss E. Diver 6. Mrs M. Brown 7; Miss I. PerniSkie 7, Miss A. Lkni 6; Miss M, Yuill 7, Miss M. Murcott S? Men’s Doubles.—J. Wood and I). Elliot 4, L.- Leith and C. Stokes 7; D. Hamilton and R. M'Naughton 7, L, Ross and W, Nicolson 4. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses E. Joiner and E. Diver 5, Miss J. Thomson and Mrs M. Brown 1: Misses I. Pemiskle and M. Yuill 7, Misses A. Lang and MMurcott 5. Mixed Double*.—J. Wood and Miss E. Joiner 4, L. ;Leith and Miss J. Thomson 7; D. Hamilton and Miss E Dive* 7, S. Stokes and Mrs M, Brown 3; R. M’Naughton and Miss I. Pemiskie 4, L. Ross and Miss A, Lang 7; D. Elliot and Miss M. Yuill 7. W. Nicolson and Miss M. Murcott 2. PERSONAL Miramar . Hotel.—Mr and Mrs P. Fierney, Mr and Mrs J. Davidson (Christchurch), Mr D. S. Osborne (Auckland), Mr J. Brown, Mr T. Griffiths, Mr B. Cameron, Mr J. Faulds, Mr E. Lemond (Dunedin), Mr C. F. Carney (Timaru), Mr Dawson (Wellington), Miss Hull (Napier). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr A. E. King (Wellington), Mr R. M. Sinclair, Mr and Mrs F. L. Brandt, Mr L. G. CluleePerrins, Mr Cross, Mr A. Holland, Mr P. E. ./ones, Mr F. W. Perry, Mr L. Hensley,, Mr S. Hindin, Mr R. G. White (Christchurch), Dr F. A. Alrick (Timaru), Mr J, D. Clyde, Miss Hilditch, Miss L. Gibb. Mr H. W. Bundle, Mr F. E. Hesteven, Mr J. Dunn, Mr Eastgate (Dunedin), Mr E, Travers (Waimate), ' New Club Hotel.—Mr G. Taylor (Melbourne), Mr J. D, Wraigth (Timaru) , Mr T. E. Henselwood, Mr J, Ormiston, Miss . Ormiston, -Mr J. Hobson, Mr C, Cockburn (Dunedin), Mr P; S. Barraclough (Christchurch), Mr A. W. Keyes, Mr F. W. Mahoney (Wellington), Mr .C. Nobel (Sydney),'Mr and Mrs R. Murray (Auckland). GENERAL NEWS A garden party is to be . held at the Waitaki Girls’ High School on the afternoon of Friday, December. 4, the proceeds from which will be In aid of the prize fund. Stalls of all descriptions will be on the grounds, and afternoon tea will be available. Among the novelties to be held will be a pets’ parade. In the musical examination under the Royal Schools of Music, mention that Beverly Smith, pupil of Mrs A. Miller, had received honourable mention was inadvertently omitted. In the awards for the North Otago Horticultural Society’s summer show on Tuesday the name of Mrs I. Cuthbertson appeared in several instances, but this should have read Mrs G, L. Cuthbertson. PORT OF OAMARU Hi|h Water.—December 3; 6.57 a.m. Arrivals. —The Wingatui (2378 tons), Evans, at 6.30 a.m. yesterday from Dunedin. .. . . , ■ .. Departures—The Wmgatui at 4 p.m. yesterday for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. ■ , ! ! The Wainui will load on December 8 for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waikouaiti is due at Oamaru to-morrow to discharge Australian coal and cargo. On completion she will load and sail for Sydney direct. The Wingatui, from Auckland, is expected to load at Oamaru about Monday December 21, for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipahi is expected here tomorrow to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports.

POULTRY PRODUCERS OAMARU DISTRICT COUNCIL A meeting of the Oamaru District Council of the. Poultry Producers’ Federation was held on Tuesday night, the president (Mr T. Gill) occupying the chair. The Rev, A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P., was present by invitation, as was also Mr Coker, Government poultry instructor.

It was indicated to Mr Nordmeyer that in any investigation to be made by the Department of Industries and Comiherce into the recent commission increases the council wished an opportunity to, have the producers’ point of view as well as that -.of the agents placed before any departmental officer detailed to make the inquiry. It was pointed out, that by being charged a price in excess of £4 10s a ton allowed the miller , for gristing bran and pollard the users of bran and pollard had long felt” the. injustice of being levied to subsidise the Wheatgrower. It was also pointed out that the placing of a car at the disposal of the Government’s poultry instructor would be a boon not only to the instructor himself, but to all ' poultrykeepers in the South Island, whose interests one inspector was expected to serve. Mr Nordmeyer, in reply, stated that he would be pleased to make representation on the council’s behalf to the proper quarters, and would communicate with the. council in. due course. To the council’s - inquiry regarding the totals of eggs received weekly, the numbers exported, the quantities going into present .contracts, etc., replies were received from all four agents. The majority of replies were full and satisfactory, but it wab pointed out that the statistics would be useless unless all eggs were accounted for. It was, therefore, moved that the agents be asked that, when furnishing these weekly returns, all eggs, including storekeepers’, or whether- {suppliers were members of the federation or not, be included. • , ; ... It was also decided again do notify the agents that the terms pfo.the council's recent instruction, that the price to all pastrycooks, the market rates (grocers’price), be adhered to. A delegation comprising Messrs J. M’Latchie, J. Hollamby, and the president and secretary was appointed to confer with the agents in Dunedin regarding the current contracts. Lit was further agreed that Mr C, Morgan Williams, M.P., or one of the two other members associated with him in devising schemes for the local marketing of dairy produce and eggs, be invited-to address a general meeting of poultrykeepers in Oamaru at an early date;' It was hoped thus to enable producers’'to- hear something of the Government's- intention and the Government to: obtain,- the producers point of view. ,-v .T ’ ■

CRICKET NOTES. SCHOOL v. UNION School defeated Union by 79 runs on the first innings. School had made 259, and last Saturday Union earned its score of 62 runs for the'loss of seven wickets to 180, Doig,(l3) and M'Callum (17) were the not-otlt batsmen from the previous week, and, having a big task ahead of them, they attacked the bowling steadily.' The partnership resulted in 105 runs being added to the score before Doig, who made several fine shots, was bowled by , Tilbury, with 34 runs up, after a valuable contribution, including six 4’s. Robertson joined M'Callum. and the followon was saved before Robertson was dismissed with the score at 161. Maddigan was the next batsman, and then M'Callum lost his wicket with the total at 170. M'Callum played a very valuable innings for his side. He scored mainly by good shots to the leg and several drives, hitting 11 fours. Tilbury and Rees-Jones were the mainstays of the attack, with five wickets for 35 runs and three for 57 respectively. For School, fielding was good, Andrew taking three smart catches* School started its second Innings, and went for runs in good style, quickly compiling 111 for the loss of five Wickets, at which stage it declared. Andrew (30) was especially in an aggressive mood, and his score included two fine sixes. Smith and Glen also scored very quickly. Blair and Borrows came off with bowling required 200 runs in an hour and a-half to score an outright win, and had lost five wickets for 126 runs when time was.called. Rawstorn and Maddigan opened, the former going early. Kinder and Maddigan earned the score to 60, when Andrew dismisssed the latter with a good catch when the batsman had compiled 35 by hard driving. Kinder had 40 on the board when he was dismissed after playing many fine shots. Spear was the . only other batsman to get going, with 28 not out. He hit forcefully, and his score included a splendid six. When stumps were drawn Union was 74 runs behind, leaving School winners by 89 runs, a well-deserved win. . OAMARU v. ALBION Oamaru obtained a good win over Albion by an innings and 13 runs. Oamaru was 18 runs behind Albion, with five wickets in hand,, on the first day’s play, but Watson and Campbell soon placed their team in the lead. Campbell had 24 runs up when he was caught off a mishit. Watson again battled well, and played,some good shots to reach 29, when he was run out. Inder batted forcefuUy for his 17, and Hunt (22) and Hunter. (10) made a good stand for the last wicket, so that the total was’ taken to 251. Firth accounted for four wickets, while Davey and Brooker also bowled W Although only 74 runs behind on the first innings, Albion was unable to reach this total to avoid a five-point defeat, the batsmen collapsing badly. The bowlers appeared to find easy victims in the batsmen, with the exception of Beckingham, who played solidly for his 16 runs before he put his leg in front to a ball from Hunter. A. Brooker played one back to Hendra, G. Geddes was bowled by Cahill, and Davey was run out as the result ox a bad call, and the rest .of .the side were easily dismissed, the innings ending for 61 rims. , , Zimmermann sent down some excellent deliveries and accounted for three of the wickets at a cost of only five runs apiece. Hendra, Cahill, Hunter and Inder also rendered good service, all securing wickets. The Oamaru fielding was better than usual. OPERA HOUSE What Is proclaimed as an entirely new type of murder mystery thriller crimes to the Opera House this evening under the startling title-of- The Walking Dead,” a Warner Brothers production, starring Boris Karloff, .The picture deals with the resurrection of a dead man, who walks again among his fellow men, Walking in a half dream, dazed, but possessing an unfailing and seemingly supernatural power to recognise the members of a band ot crooks he had not known before, as the persons who had framed him for murder and caused him. to be electrocuted for a crime he did not commit. The lipping table used by Dr Cornish and the electrical apparatus have been duplicated in detail and , under the supervision of experts. So also was duplicated the “Lindbergh Heart, a living, pulsating thing, invented by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, who assisted Dr Carrel in his experiments. This is the first time either of these reanimating mechanisms have been shown on the screen. Enacted by a brilliant cast, the characters stand out on the screen with startling vividness. Karloff, famous for his terror pictures, has the role of the walking dead man Edmund Gwenn. famous English actor, has the role of the scientist who brings Karloff back to life. Marguerite Churchill and Warren Hull, assistants of the scientist, supply the love interest

A. AND P. SHOW SPECIAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED The following are the special awards in connection with the recent show of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association:— SHEEP BORDER LEICESTERS , Messrs Morris, Little and Son, Ltd, one case Little’s Supreme powder dip, valued £4 7s, for the largest prizetaker in the long-wool classes—T. S. Little. FAT SHEEP Silver cup valued at £5 5s for most points in section—Estate D. Clark. New Zealand Refrigerating Company’s half-ton of Eclipse fertiliser for most points for fat lambs —Estate D. Clark Canterbury Frozen Meat Cofnpany, Ltd., special of £2 2s for the best pen of three lambs of any breed, most suitable for export, also association's £1 for second prize and 10s for third—G. Stevenson 1, estate D. Clark 2, John Stephens 3. Fertilisers (South Island, N.Z.), Ltd., half a ton of 44/46 super, valued £2 10s, for most points in all sections not including lambs—G. Stevenson (Weston). The Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company, Ltd., £3 3s for most points in export lambs—Estate D, Clark. EWE HOGGET COMPETITION Mr A. C. Hurst’s cup for three-quar-terbred or crossbred ewe hoggets—L. H. Maddison (Pukeuri). SHEEP DOG TRIALS The late Mr J, R. Gilchrist’s silver cup for dog securing highest aggregate points on both days—M. A. Matheson’s (Middlemarch) Little Tim (won outright). Mr C. H. Smith’s silver cup for winner of first day competition—R. Wilson’s Mac. •President’s £1 for first and £1 for second on first day—R. Wilson 1, M. A. Matheson 2. Mr W. Macdonald’s £1 for third and £1 for fourth on first day—W. R. Macaulay 3, C. H. Smith 4. £2 to winner on second day—M. A. Matheson. Mr C. Don’s £1 for second on second day—R. Wilson. Mr H. Burton, goods valued at 10s 6d for third on first day—W. R. Macaulay. CATTLE GENERAL CATTLE The Co-operative Dairy Company of Otago, special of £1 Is for first in cow in milk or in calf —T, Portis. Waitaki Dairy Company, Ltd., gold and two silver medals for first, second, and third for light breed heifer calves —T. Portis 1 and 2, Mary Ross 3. i Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company, Ltd., gold medal and two silver medals for heavy breed heifer calves—A. H. Copland 1 and 2.

AYRSHIRES Silver cup valued at £5 5s given by Messrs Gillies Bros, for most points in Ayrshire cattle—Gillies Bros. Oamaru Stock Agents and Woolbrokers’ Association, £2 2s for most points in section—Gillies Bros. Otago Daily Times Company, Ltd., six months’ free subscription to Otago Daily Times for largest prize-taker in sections 123 to 127—Gillies Bros. Mr J. Robertson. £1 Is to best cpw or heifer, bred by exhibitor—Gillies Bros JERSEYS Silver trophy valued at £5 5s for most points in section—T. Portis. Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company, Ltd., £1 Is for best cow in milk, four years old or over—T. Portis. PRIESIANS Mr J. J. Stott’s silver challenge cup for most points in Friesian cattle, also miniature—J. J. Stott. . , New Zealand Friesian Associations gold medal for most points—J. J. Stott. Otago branch oi the New Zealand Friesian Association’s £1 Is for best registered Friesian female bred by exhibitor; also special £2 10s (first £1 10s, second £1) for best registered heifer born after November 1, 1935 J. J. Stott. Messrs Craig and Co., Ltd., £1 Is for first and 10s 6d for second for best cow in milk, four years old or over— J. J. Stott. r , , Messrs Stringer and Co.. £1 Is to best group of four (cows and heifers)— J. J. Stott. Mr J. M'Diarmids £1 Is for best heifer, three years old—A, H, Copland. HORSES HACKS AND HUNTERS Messrs W. J. Wylie and Co., goods valued at 10s 6d for best weight-carry-ing hack—Miss J. R. Harper’s Doctor. Messrs R. Brown and Co., goods valued at 10s 6d for hack best fitted to carry 11 stone —Miss M. Orbell s Fortnum. , The New Zealand Warehousemen’s Association (Dunedin), £1 Is for best lady’s hack-Miss M. Orbell’s Fortnum. Silver challenge cup (the Waitawa” Cup), presented by Miss B. Harper for most points in light horse sections —Miss M. Orbell. COMPETITIONS

Silver cup for competitor gaining most points in jumping—E. H. Aubrey’s Turk. . , . Mr N. C. Gilchrist’s £4 4s for best jumping light-weight hunter —Miss M. Orbell’s Fortnum. Also £1 Is for second—E. H. Aubrey’s Turk. Major Orbell’s £4 4s as first and £1 Is as second for best hunter up to 14 stone—Miss J. Orbell’s Gambler 1, Miss J. R. Harper’s Doctor 2. Mr H. E. Wedde’s 10s 6d for best lady’s hunter up to 11 stone —Miss J. Edgar Jones. , , . , Mr H. J. Andrew’s £1 Is for best jumper on ground—Miss J. Orbell’s Gambler. , , . . Mr E. S. Brewster’s £1 Is for second best jumper on ground—Miss M. Orbell’s Fortnum. Mr J. Tisdall’s 10s for first and 5s for second for boy riders not over 15 years—J. M'Kerrow 1, Ross Aubrey 2 Mr J. Wylie’s 7s 6d for first and association’s 5s for second for girl riders not over 15 years—Misses P. and J Erickson. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES The Oamaru Stock Agents and Woolbrokers' Association, £2 2s for most points in light harness horses—Miss V M. H. Nichols’s Carnival. The Oamaru Mail Company, £1 Is or one year’s subscription to Oamaru Mail for best mare or gelding, with vehicle attached—P. Welch’s Betty. PONIES Silver challenge cup (“Braeside" Cup) for most points —A. A, Webster s Torchfire. Messrs Hallenstein Bros., Ltd., goods valued at £1 Is for best pony mare or gelding, over 13.2 up to 14.2 hands • -Major Orbell’s Black Joe. Messrs ‘Milligan and Bond, Ltd., goods valued at , 10s 6dffor best pony mare or gelding, over 12.2 up to 13.hands—A. A. Webster’s Torchfire. DRAUGHTS Silver cup valued at £lO 10s, presented in memory of the late Mr J. R. Gilchrist, for most points in draugb, horse sections—Brown-Bros. The Clydesdale Horse Society of New Zealand, medal for best yearling or two-year-old colt or filly—S. P. Taylor’s "Riverband Charm. The Oamaru Stock Agents and Woolbrokers’ Association, £2 2s for mos. points in draught horse sections— Brown Bros. Mr F. Milner’s £1 Is for best entire colt, one year old—J. R. Patrick. , Mr W. G. Grave, cover valued at £2 10s for best brood mare in foal —Brown Brothers’ Aorere Lady. Mr W. A. Dimick, horse cover valued at £2 10s to best dry mare, four years old upwards—G. P. Johnston’s Rosalee B< Mr'A. M’lnnes, £1 Is for best filly, two years old—J. D. Grant’s Moa Downs Maud. Messrs J. Rattray and Son. Ltd., £1 Is for best mare or gelding, with harness, and suitable to draw 15cwt —E. A. Preen’s Nugget. Messrs Hodge and Jones, goods valued at £ 1 for best mare or gelding, with harness, suitable to draw 20cwt —H. Anderson PRODUCE

“Little Dust Pan,” goods valued at 10s 6d for best homo separator butter, with salt.—Mrs A. M'Donald. Mr A. J. M'Lean, 10s for most points in fresh and salted dairy butter and fresh home separator butter—Mrs A. M'Donald. Also 10s for most points in fresh and salted home separator butter

and salted dairy butter —Mrs A. M'Donald and Mrs Forbes (equal). Messrs J. Bulleid and Co., Ltd., £1 Is for best salted butter —Mrs Forbes. The D.1.C., goods valued at £1 for most points in produce section—Mrs M'Donald and Miss Lois Smith (equal). Mr J. Wylie, subscription to the Dairy Exporter (valued 6s) for most points—Mrs M'Donald and Miss Lois Smith (equal). BREAD Mrs J. F. Cameron's silver cup for most points in sections 241 to 243 inclusive—Mrs A. M'Naughton. Silver cup for most points in sections 246 to 260 inclusive—Miss Jessie M'Naughton. Messrs M’Callum and Co., Ltd., £1 Is to the largest prize-taker—Miss J. M'Naughton. Messrs Ireland and Co., Ltd., 10s 6d for best oven scones—Miss I. Francis. . Messrs Ireland and Co., Ltd., 10s 6d to the highest placed competitor who has never previously won a prize at a North Otago show—Miss I. Francis. Mr J. Cagney, goods valued at 10s for best collection of pastry—Mrs F. Hall, Mr J. Wylie, 7s 6d for best six homemade oven scones —Miss M. A. M'Donald. HONEY The National Beekeepers’ Association’s (North Otago branch) 10s 6d for most points in honey—G. H. Saville, CHILDREN’S CLASSES Mrs W. A. Swan, goods valued at 2s 6d for first in sections 23, 24 and 25 J. E. Fitzgerald and L, Lory (2s 6d each). WARDEN’S COURT MINING APPLICATION GRANTED A sitting of the Warden’s Court was held yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. An application by the Ben . Ledi Sluicing Company, Ltd., for a licence for an extended sluicing claim was granted. Mr A. R. Tait appeared in support of the application. CLAIM FOR WAGES Eric Hough, of Duntroon, teamster, claimed from the Maerewhenua Goldfields Development Company, Ltd., £l7 18s 6d as balance due for wages. Mr R, D. H. Swindley appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr C. Zimmermann for the defendant company. The claim stood part heard in the Magistrate’s Court, evidence for the plaintiff having been completed. On the application of Mr Zimmermann, the hearing was removed by consent to the Warden’s Court.

Samuel Hindin, , secretary of the defendant company, stated in evidence that he and Mr Perry (director) had visited the mine, and Harvey had said he was losing money on the contract for opening the tunnel race, the work being of a more , complex nature than he had estimated. -He asked if the company would be willing to pay him an additional amount over and above the agreed contract price. Mr Perry had said he would not. promise an increase in the contract price, but that if Harvey completed his contract satisfactorily he might consider the question of an ex gratia payment, and would suggest it to the board of directors. This was Harvey’s third contract, Harvey had made quite good profits on the first two contracts, and neither Mr Perry nor himself saw any reason why Harvey should not be prepared to make a loss on the third. Mr Perry did not say he would see the men right, or that the wages would be paid as soon as the tunnel was opened. Mr Perry did not pledge the company in any way. If the men had been employed by the company they would have been put on the pay roll, and provision made for unemployment tax and accident insurance. Witness gave further particulars of subsequent interviews, contradicting in general the allegations made by the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s witnesses. The directors had made an ex gratia payment of £57 to Harvey over and above the contract price, and on July 13 two of Harvey’s men had been placed on the company’s pay roll. The contract price to Harvey was £125, but actually the opening of the tunnel had cost the company £4ll to October 30, 1936.

Witness was subjected to a very lengthy cross-examination occupying several hours. Evidence was given for the defendant company by Dr F. F. A. Ulrich and T. W. Perry (directors) and John James Cook, the company’s foreman at Maerewhenua. After counsel had addressed the court. Mr Bundle reserved his decision. CIVIL CLAIM In the civil claim, R. H. Appleby and Son. Ltd., v. Francis A. Cheyne, judgment was given for the plaintiff for £1 4s. court costs Bs. AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Mr R. E. Dimick (president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the North Otago Amateur Athletic Association. ANNUAL REPORT The annual report disclosed that, although the association was very unfortunate in being unable to run a day meeting during the past season, there was still considerable interest being taken in amateur athletics in North Otago. Three day meetings had been planned, but all had been cancelled owing to unfortunate circumstances. With the co-operation of the Waitaki Boys’ High School and St, Kevin’s College the future prospects were brighter. The president had laid the foundations of what promised to be a successful Ladies’ Athletic Club, and the association hoped this year to see it fully developed and run in conjunction with the association. Members had been successful at the Otago and New Zealand championships. At the former Miss Betty Forbes was again successful in bettering her own Dominion record with a great jump of 4ft llin, and A. A. Cameron again annexed the Cabot Cup for most points by gaining first places in five events. At the New Zealand championships he revealed excellent form, winning four events, which was a remarkable performance in such high-class company. M. R. Spillane was again successful in the Hammer event, and H. W. Milner and W. Borrie were very prominent in the Hurdle and High Jump events respectively. The Palmerston branch of the association had held several successful meetings during the past season, and much credit was due to the committee and organisers for the way in which the meetings were conducted. Interest in amateur athletics in Palmerston was keen. The association’s thanks were due to all honorary officials and helpers, to various donors, the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the press, the Waitaki Boys’ High School for the use of hurdles, and the auditors. The new season was beginning with a credit balance and a good set of equipment. The president referred to the unfortunate circumstances attending the open meetings. The balance sheet showed that the association was in a sound positior financially, and the prospects for the coming season were quite bright. Several valuable members had been lost through removal to other centres, but to some extent this had been offset by the acquisition of some new members. Concluding, Mr Dimick thanked the executive for its support during the past season, as well as all those who had helped the association and amateur athletics in the district. The report and balance sheet were adopted.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following office-bearers were elected: —Patrons —Miss J. B. Wilson, Messrs F. Milner, M. F. E. Cooney, W. B. Galloway, Bro. Gettens; president, Mr R. E. Dimick; vice-presidents —Messrs L. J. Smith, E. O. Martin, J, Simpson, W. Kinder, J. M. Forrester, M. K. M'Culloch, A. Sallis, H, Woodham, W. Pittaway, J. Forrest, J. Ross, J. Cameron, J. Martyn C. R. Crawford, G. Jones, and Dr R. S. Orbell; secretary, Mr Len Smith; treasurer, Mr A. Paterson; club captain, Mr R. Orbell; committee—Messrs J. Fiddes, A. Aikenhead, I. Cameron, N. Carson, J. Crawford, Dr L. Douglas, with representatives from each of the two secondary schools; auditors, Messrs N. H. Colquhoun and R. MTntyre; delegate to the Otago Centre, Mr A. A. Cameron. GENERAL It was agreed that a delegate from the association should pay a visit to the Palmerston Club in the near future. Mention was made of Mr J. E. Lovelock’s recent visit to Oamaru, and the secretary was instructed to forward a letter to the famous runner congratulating him on his past performances and expressing the hope that he would return before long to his native country. Members undertook to induce active members to commence training in readiness for meetings in the New Year. LADIES’ GOLF CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the North Otago Ladies’ Golf Clqb was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs M'Culloch‘presided over a good attendance of members. ANNUAL REPORT The annual report disclosed that the executive had to congratulate members on a very successful season. The membership had increased, and competitions were keenly contested. The Club Championship was won by Miss J. Cuthbertson after a particularly thrilling final with her sister, Brenda. The Junior Championship was won by Miss D. M'Callum and the Third Grade cup by Mrs A. M'Douall. To these players the club extended its hearty congratulations. The committee was indebted to the following donors of trophies:—Mesdames H. S. Orbell, R. S. Orbell, Darling, Burton, Humphries, Rickman, M'Culloch, Grater, Brown, Misses L. Hewat, M. Mackie, and E. Familton. The executive also thanked Mrs J. Wilson for presenting the club with an honours’ board for the Junior Championship. On November 4 the club held its first open tournament, and, although rather late in the season, it was very successful. There were 50 entries, players coming from Dunedin, Timaru, and Waimate, The financial result was very satisfactory. The club was fortunate in having a number of beautiful trophies presented for prizes, and it had to thank the following ladies for these: —Mesdames Ireland, Brown, Burton, Finch, Wylie, and Miss C, Lane. It was hoped that the tournament would be made an annual fixture, but that it should be held early in the season.

During the season several interclub matches were played and much enjoyed. Twenty-five new members were elected for the year, three resignations were received, five members were transferred to the honorary'list, and two to the active list. The membership now stood at 87, three country members and three honorary. The club was sorry to lose several of the active members through removal from the district.

, Congratulations were extended to several members of the club who were successful in provincial tournaments.Miss P. Lane was the only representative from the club at the New Zealand Ladies’ Golf Championships held in Dunedin this year, and she was to be congratulated on the high standard of her play. The club was pleased to report that Mrs R. S. Orbell was appointed to the executive of the North Otago Ladies’ Golf Union as representative of the South Canterbury-North Otago districts. She was present at the annual meeting held in Dunedin last month. Once again the club thanked the executive of the Men’s Club for its ready attention to all requirements and the press for publishing weekly matches and other items of interest. The report and balance sheet were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—President, Mrs H. S. Orbell; vice-presidents, Mrs H, M. Roxby and Miss L. Hewat; captain, Mrs M. K. M’Culloch; vicecaptain, Mrs R. S. Orbell; secretary, Mrs W. Donaldson: treasurer, Mrs H. B. Burton: handicap manager, Mrs R. K. Ireland: draw secretary, Mrs C. R. Hedges: committee —Mrs G. Meek, Misses P. Lane, E. Familton, and E. Nicolls. GENERAL It, was agreed to hold the opening day early in March. On the motion of Miss Nicolls it was decided to hold two tournaments next season, one early in May and the other towards the end of the season.