NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23202, 28 May 1937, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

. „_ , ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR 'SPECIAL .CORRESPONDENT)

WAITAKI OLD BOYS ." , OAMARU BRANCH The annual meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Waitaki Old Boys' Association was held on Wednesday night, the chairman (Mr J. TV Armstrong) occupying the chair. There was only a fair attendance of members. In commenting on the past year's activities. Mr Armstrong said the year had been definitely successful in; some respects, but disappointing in others. There was only a slight increase of 14 in membership. The financial position was healthy, but it was discouraging to note that trouble had been experienced in obtaining subscriptions, particularly from those enrolled by canvass two years ago. Whether they had enrolled on the spur of the moment with' little enthusiasm for the branch, or had not yet got into the habit of paying their subscriptions, he did not know; but the fact remained, that there were 115 outstanding subscriptions. The . annual ball was, a success, but the smoke concert was very poorly attended, and was rather discouraging to ■■.' the committee. Founders' Day was a very- encouraging feature of the year, and was of such a successful nature that its continuance, was- Plans were in hand to make Founders' Day' even more successful than last year.' The balance this year was £B4 7s, and :the excess of assets over liabilities was £BO. Capitation amounted to £l6 2s, compared with £25 15s last year, and subscriptions £47 16s, compared with £62. The branch had worked wholeheartedly with the association, but the attendances of branch members at functions were disappointing, a large percentage being visitors. He thanked those who had steadfastly supported the branch's activities. There was a nucleus of members who could be relied on, and it was to those that the continued success of the branch was clue. He thanked members and the committee for their whole-hearted support during his term as chairman for three years, and particularly did he thank Messrs J. Corlett (secretary) and Mr K. M'Culloch, who had been a .tower of strength to the branch.' The annual report and balance sheet' were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: Chairman, Dr Lennox Douglas; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Corlett; committee—Messrs M. S. Holmes, M. K. M'Culloch, H. Stevenson, H. Daniells, D. Robertson, L. Barsdell, and W. Grant; auditor, Mr G. M'Leod; delegates to the association, Dr Lennox Douglas and Mr M. S. Holmes. The secretary's honorarium was fixed at £7 7s.

A recommendation was passed to the incoming committee to consider the advisability of holding the annual meeting and smoke concert together. Various matters were discussed, inchiding the distribution of the branch's funds, but this matter was left.to the incoming committee to decide. Mr Armstrong suggested that it might be appropriate to vote a sum towards the new seating arrangements in the Hall of Memories. COMMITTEE MEETING

Dr Douglas presided at a subsequent meeting of the committee. Mr M. K. M'Culloch was again elected vice-president. It was decided to hold the' annual ball early in July, and a sub-committee comprising Messrs L. Barsdell (convener), H. Stevenson, D. Robertson, H. Daniell,. and W. Grant was appointed to make the necessary arrangements. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE . ■ " Come and Get It," Samuel : Goldwyn's production ' of Edna Ferber's colourful novel of the lumber camps, will bring Edward. Arnold, Joel M'Crea, and Frances Farmer to the Majestic Theatre to-night. Arnold has his greatest role as Barney Glasgow, the great lumber baron who, in his youth, had given up love for power, and years later is - mocked by his own decision when, he falls rnadly in love with the daughter of the woman he once loved, and.finds his own son his successful ■rival. Jdel M'Crea is seen as the son, and" Frances Farmer plays both the mother and the daughter Arnold loves. Mady Christians, versatile Viennese actress, is seen in the important featured role of Aunt Karie, and Walter Brenrian. the , unforgettable ." Old Atrocity" of "Barbarv Coast," has his. best, role to date as " Swan," the colourful old Swedish lumberman. '.! THE GARDEN' OF ALLAH". ..This attraction, in technic'olo'ur," will commence' its "season-at' the matinee tomorrow afternoon. Marlerie Dietrich, Charles Boyer, Basil Rathbone, C. Aubrey Smith, and Joseph Schildkraut have the main roles. Plans .are.at the Bristola. . ~ .• . ;,. ~ , * ' OPERA HOUSE "Keep Your Seats, Please" is claimed to be the funniest treasure hunt ever filmed—a veritable feast of fun. The story tells of a Lancashire lad (George Formby) who is left a fortune by an eccentric aunt, but has to find it in a set of seven chairs, which have been sold separately to as many buyers. The picture is full of hilarious episodes, with doctors, prima donnas, tram conductors, and goats providing the fun. Florence Desmond, playing the roleaof Flo, George's friend in troubles, proves that such team work as seen in" "No Limit" can be repealed, and her. fun-making during her efforts to help George find his fortune is perhaps her best work to date. It is said to be the funniest picture of this or any year, and patrons will hardly keep their seats for laughing when " Keep Your Seats, Please," is screened at the Opera House to-night and to-morrow.

"Flying Hostess." the associate feature at the Opera House, is an unusually well-written and well-directed screen play, centring round the turbulent romance of a charming air hostess and an ace transport pilot, who fell in love with her but who still hated air hostesses because he felt there was no place for women in the air. The glamour and the adventure of the huge airliners that span the continent provide the background for the play. The role is played by the talented William Gargan, while Judith Barrett gives a capable performance in the feminine lead. KING GEORGE V MEMORIAL FUND

HAEREMAI CLUB The Hacrcmai-Club,opcned-its season with a social evening at which a large gathering was present. The programme commenced with community singing, which was greatly enjoyed by all, after which theevening was spent in games and competitions. Songs were rendered by Mr George M'Leod and Miss O. Rankin, the latter with violin obbligato by Mr L. Barsdell. The serving of supper brought a very enjoyable evening to a close.

OAMARU DENTAL CLINIC ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Oamaru Dental Clinic Committee was held last night, Mr J. T. Calder occupying the chair. There were 16 representatives from schools present. ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report showed that 27 schools were attached to the clinic. The .fillings during the year numbered 6034, extractions 643, and miscellaneous operations 808, for a total of 7479. Attendances of school children numbered 3347. The committee expressed appreciation of the excellent work done by the dental nurses, Misses Carroll, Grave and Humphries, and regret that Nurse Carroll was away on sick leave. The committee trusted that Nurse Carroll would soon be restored to good health. The clinic had lost the services of Nurse Grave, who left to be married, ,the committee placing on record its appreciation of the excellent work done: by her at the clinic. Acknowledgment was also made of the cooperation of the various school committees and the headmasters, who had assisted in the successful working of •the clinic. •- ■''■;■'

The financial position of the clinic continued to be sound, with assets amounting to £139 14s 8d and liabilities nil. -

The chairman congratulated the clinic on the excellent position in which the committee was placed. ■ The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. -ELECTION OF OFFICERS ;

; The following officers were elected:. — Chairman, Dr Douglas; vice-chairman, Mr J. T. Calder; committee —Dr Trotter, Messrs J. E. Ewing, J. P. M'Kerrow, W. S. Barnett, W. A. M'Nab, G. A. Luke, W. P. f .Brundell, W. Falloon, J. M. Casey, W. E. Judkins, J. Kibblewhite, and W. Restall. METHOD OF TREATMENT The Department of Health wrote regarding ' the treatment of children according to age, and the question of free conveyance of children to school dental clinics. The method of treating children according to; age had . been seriously considered, and it had been decided that the present method, by which school organisation was utilised, gave the greatest degree of efficiency. It was recognised that this system might sometimes result in a bright pupil being penalised to a certain extent. The department was prepared to meet this objection by continuing the treatment for'-such children, provided that they were under the age of 11 years and 6 months when they passed out of Standard IV, and the treatment would be continued until they reached the age of 11 years 10 months. Dental clinic committees should submit to the department particulars of the cases which they recommended in this . connection. The department advised that the Railways Department. had agreed to grant concession fares to groups of not less than six children for conveyance. The secretary was instructed to forward a copy of the letter to all school committees. CHARGES UNPAID ' There was considerable discussion on the question of the payment of the charge of 2s per half-year, it being pointed out that some parents were evading the responsibility 0 f this payment.—lt was decided to adhere to the resolution passed in 1932, that the payment must be made by parents who were able to pay, or the treatment would not be given. OBITUARY MRS W. H. WILSON Advice has been received in Oamaru of the death of Mrs W. H. Wilson, of Wellington, and formerly a well-known resident of Oamaru. A daughter of the late Mr John M'Gregor and Mrs M'Gregor, Reed street, she married Mr William Henry Wilson, a local carpenter, who later went into partnership with Mr Jamieson. Mr and Mrs Wilson, who left Oamaru in 1915, had a family of three daughters and three sons, of whom the only one now resident in Oamaru is Mr James A. Wilson, foreman of James Craig and Co.'s timber yard. RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW

Maheno Seniors.—M'Phail, Gray, Bruce, Chisholm, Davis, Gillies, Souness, Ewing, Watts, Slack, Cameron, Johnston, Wood, Sim, Rapson, Campbell.

Maheno Juniors.—G. Campbell, King, Byers (2), Davis, Ryan, Kelcher (2), Cook, M'Naughton, Currie (2), Gudselh Pringle, J. Campbell, Smith, M'Lean, Muldrew, Poyner, Williamson.

- Athletic Seniors.—Budd, Kilgour, Perkins, Brown, Dwyer, Hammill, Didham, Park, Carrington, Farrell, Howell, L. Wilson, Holland, Steele, Carrodus. Emergencies—Mather, K. Wilson, Brown, Hunt.

Athletic Juniors.—Parker, Brown, Sparks, Holland, Campbell, Taylor, Turvey, Burns, Campbell, Mather (2), M'Leod, Hooper, Halkett, Sparks, Sharp. Athletic Third Grade.—Tavendale, Hooper, Cawley, Harrison, Park, M'Cone, Wilson, Bean, Devon, Anderson, Walsh, Ross, Stringer, Hawtin, Bright, Little, Thurlow, Scott, Heron, Mallock.

Athletic Fourth Grade A.—Sparks, Brown, Wheller, Mather, Smith, Djinlop, Rowell, Turvey (2), Dunn, Luxon, Ross, Buzan, Tripp, M'Kenzie, Rowlands.

Athletic Fourth Grade B.—Ross, Fulton, Hughes, Dodds, Birtles, Halvorsen, Robinson, Collett, M'Gee, Mather, Beattie, M'Kenzie, Allington, Todd, Hunter, Hollamby, Smith. Old Boys' Seniors.—Easton, Borrie, Martin, Taylor, Daniels, Forde, Webb, M'Laren, Poison. Miller, Faris, Lowe, Orbell, Hodge, Paton, Ludemann. Old Boys' Juniors.—Doig, A. Hall, Crighton, Reid, J. Hall, Walton, Gemmell, Cairns, Robertson. Townsend, Gray, French, Cooney, Hurst, Grant. Old Boys' Third Grade (at St. Kevin's, at 1.30 p.m.).—M'Vie, Church, Robson, Martin, M'Whirter, Miller, Falloon, Bourke, Ross, Williams, Benson, Paton, Hodge, Arscott, M'lnerney, Mitchell, Foster, Craddock. GOLF MATCH AGAINST WAIMATE The following are the teams to play Waimate, at Oamaru. on Saturday, play starting at 9 a.m.:— Morning.—G. Catto, F. S. Milnes. P. W. Hargreaves, M. A. Fastier, F. Crimp, A. W. Woodward. M. K. M'Culloch, J. E. Farrell. Father Marlow, S. R. Mawhinney, B. Patterson, and H. Treseder. Afternoon.—M. J. Wilson, R. Mathie son. R. Nichols. H. R. Domigan, E. M'Kenzie. D. L. Grant, V. R. Hedges. N. Christie, K. Kinder. T. Hedges. C. C. Cook, and A. Hurst. A stroke competition will be arranged for players not drawn for the match. PERSONAL At the annual meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Waitaki Old Boys' Association, the chairman (Mr J. T. Armstrong) referred to the deaths under tragic circumstances of Messrs Roy Stevenson.' Neil Familton. and Jack Uttley, and motions of sympathy were carried in the customary manner. New Club Hotel.—Mrs M. Quinlan, Mrs E. Lord (Grevmouth). Mr S. Spence, Mr M. Walker, Mr W. B. Thompson. Mr C. Godwin (Dunedin), Mr J. A. Pinington, Mr and Mrs E. C. Gouch and family, Mr F. S. Dyer (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Mr and Mrs Shirley (Invercargill). Queen's Hotel—Mr Cooper, Mr Murney, Mr J. L. Bell, Mr H. C. Wells, Mr D. K. M'Donald, Mr L. B. Dawson, Mr H. Anderson, Mr C. W. Collie, Miss Elmslie, Miss Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Murray. Mr Sutherland. Mr Bacon. Mr Power. Mr Henderson (Dunedin).

WAITAKI ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING There was a flood attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society last night. Mr M. S. Holmes (president) occupied the chair. PRESIDENT'S COMMENT The president said that, judging from the remarks of Mr J. Scott Main (curator of the Hakataramea hatcheries) in the annual report, the spawning in the Hakataramea River was insufficient to stock it. Mr C. Swinard was to be congratulated on his performance in landing 12 salmon (the heaviest weighing 191 b) and 18 trout (heaviest 8£lb). Mr D. F. Hobbs, field biologist, had submitted a full report, which was very interesting, and it covered a good deal of ground. Of particular interest to the local society was Mr Hobbs's concluding remarks. The question of amalgamation had occupied much of the council's time, but it was still held in abeyance. The society had had a strenuous year and he was sure the councillors were to be congratulated on their work. The expenses had been fairly 1 heavy, mainly on account of fighting against the usurping of water for irrigation purposes and going into the matter of amalgamation. The sum of £lls 9s 9d for ova seemed a good deal, but they hoped to get £SOO worth of trout in return. The antiirrigation expenses and the expenses of the deputation sent to Wellington had incurred expenditure of £53 7s Bd, which would not be recurring. • The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. NEW COUNCIL The following council was appointed:—Messrs C. Andrew, A. T. Bastings, E. Boyle. J. B. Currie, I. Chalmers, A. Dun, J. S. Duncan, A. G. Fischer, R. B. Gibb, M. S. Holmes, A. •Lindsay, G. B. Stevenson, J. E. Swinard. W. Thomas and Dr R. S. Orbell. . Mr W. G. Davies was appointed auditor and Mr H. J. S. Grater solicitor.

Reference to the faithful work done by Mr C. Stringer, a retiring councillor, was made by the president, who stated that Mr Stringer had served the society well for a number of years past. He was sure that, although Mr Stringer was riot continuing on the council, he would be always willing to render assistance at any time.

The president extended a welcome to one new councillor, Mr R. Gibb. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE

A recommendation was passed to the incoming council, that it keep in view the topping of trees on the Kaik Reserve.

The ' following recommendations, which were brought forward by nine licence-holders of the Upper Waitaki district, were also passed to the incoming committee: —"That in future seasons the dates of the opening and the closing of the season on the Waitaki River be as follows: (a) In that part below the Waitaki Hydro dam, from October 15 to May 15; .(b) from a point on the left bank, 500 yards below the mouth of the Hakataramea River, to the upper traffic bridge between Sandhurst and Kurow, from October 15 in any year until March 31; (c) in the remaining part, from October 1 in any year until April 30." MONTHLY MEETING Prior to the annual meeting, the usual monthly meeting was. held, Mr M. S. Holmes (president) occuoying the chair. '• A _ . The Department of Internal Affairs advised that an open season for opossums had been declared 'for those societies which had recommended such action. Accounts amounting to £26 14s ca were passed for payment. A comprehensive vote of thanks was accorded all those who had assisted the society during the year, especially the president (Mr M. S. Holmes), the secretary (Mr A. C. Piper), and the ranger.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU LADIES' CLUB ! The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Ladies' Club:—Mrs Simons 75, Mrs Brunton 75. Mrs Nimmo 75, Miss Marshall 74, Mrs Thyne 72. Miss E. Rusbatch 71, Mrs Tempero 71, Mrs Dennison 68, Miss H. Rusbatch 68, Mrs Brant 65, Miss Roney 57, Miss Green 54, and Mrs Willett 50. GLENAVY CLUB The following are the scores of the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club:— R. Lindsay 80, A. Cuthbertson 80, C. Dugdale 79, T. Mountford 79, N. Fleming 79. E. Simpson 79, D. M'Culloch 78, J. M'Culloch 78, F. Finnie 78, B. Duff 77, R. Cochrane 77, N. Gibson 77, N. Andrews 76, J. Brown 76, H. Mountford 76, A. M'Culloch 75, B. Stanger 75, L. Wilson 75, J. Paul 70, N, Ireland 73, S. Maiharoa 73, J. Archer 72. B. Craig 72. OAMARU LADIES' CLUB The highest scores for the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Ladies' Club are as follows:—Mrs Simons 75, Mrs Nimmo 75, Mrs Thyne 72, Mrs Tempero 71, Miss H. Rusbatch 68, Miss Roney 57, Mrs Willet 50, Mrs Brunton 75, Miss E. Rusbatch 71, Mrs Dennison 68, Mrs Brant 65, Miss Green 54. GENERAL NEWS The ladies of the Celtic Social Committee have been devoting much time and thought to the arrangements for the annual ball to be held on the Kings Birthday, June 9, in the Scottish Hall. The committee is engaging Joe Brown s New Mayfair Dance Band from Dunedin for this occasion, and, as this will be this band's first appearance in Oamaru, added interest will no doubt be created by the presence of these wellknown musicians. There will be novelty dances, with streamers, balloons, and squeakers playing a prominent part. A feature of this years ball will be the special lighting, which should add gaiety to the occasion. A solo will be rendered by Mr Rogerson. The euchre tournament held by the Celtic Social Committee in the Strand Tea Rooms was well patronised. The first prize in the men's section went to Mr S. Easton. jun., and the ladies prize to Miss Hyland. The consolation prize winner was Mr W. Stephens. The next tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 2. During the past year the Oamaru Borough Council issued 1370 drivers licences, but so far for the ensuing year, ending May 31, 1938, only 243 licences have been issued. The number issued by the Waitaki County Council last year was 2416, and up to vesterday only 452 renewals had been made. As botli council offices are closed on Saturday, only to-day and Monday arc left in which drivers should renew their licences before June 1, The Waitaki County Council will be open from 7 o'clock to 8 o'clock tonight for the purpose of issuing licences. HOCKEY Draw for the boys' competition for to-morrow: — Second Grade.—St. Patrick's v. Oamaru. Third Grade.—St. Patrick's v. Rovers. Teams for to-morrow:—

Oamaru Second Grade v. St. Patrick's, at King George's Park, at 1.30 p.m.—Hayes. Dewar. Middleton, Lightwood Minty (2). Anderson. M'CafTrey, Christie. Brain. Port. Kelk, F. Stringer.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL FORTNIGHTLY MEETING The fortnightly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council was held last night. Present: The Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney). Crs A. E. Hodge, K. Familton. N. H. Colquhoun, G. A. Mitchell, A. Wilson, F. Butterfield, G. White, L. Macrae, R. Jenkins, and A. R. Tait. DOUGLAS TERRACE The Oamaru Beautifying Society advised that at the annual meeting it was suggested that the roadway above Severn street ten-ace be named Douglas terrace, as a memorial of the great work done in Oamaru by Dr Alexander Douglas (a president of the society) and the late'Mrs Douglas. The society was of the opinion that the naming of this roadway in the manner suggested would be a fitting and welldeserved tribute. —It was unanimously decided to name the roadway mentioned Douglas terrace, as a fitting tribute to Dr Douglas and the late Mrs Douglas, who had done so much in the beautification of Oamaru. Mr F. J. D. Blackgrove wrote asking the council to complete the making of the road from Warren street to his residence in Dee street. —Referred to the chairman of the Works Committee and the foreman for attention.

The Waitaki High Schools' Board of Governors applied for the annual grant to the Technical School, which had opened with 222 enrolments.—lt was decided to ask for a copy of the Technical School's balance sheet.

The Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance applied for permission to hold a market in Thames street on Friday, June 18.—Granted. Mr J. Hopley applied for the lease of a part of Chelmer street reserve at £6 per annum.—Granted. An offer of 20 collection boxes from the St. John Ambulance was accepted with thanks. The Oamaru Beautifying Society wrote asking for the approval of the council to the planting of the east side of Thames highway, between Weaver and Orwell streets, with flowering cherries, this being the last block on the main highway to be completed.— Cr Mitchell reported that the footpath was only 7ft 3in in width, and was too narrow for tree-planting.—Permission was therefore declined. The Salvation Army applied for permission to hold its annual street appeal for self-denial on Friday, October 22 —Granted. , ,„, _ The borough inspector (Mr F. Crump) reported that grazing fees amounted to £3 12s, dog registration fees to £4l ss, motor drivers' licences issued for the year totalled 1370, and the vehicles examined for warrants of fitness numbered 500.—The report was received. COMMITTEES' REPORTS The Finance Committee reported a credit balance of £2007 17s 3d (including £2OOO deposit) in the district fund account, and accounts totalling £864 12s 4d were passed for payment. The Waterworks Committee recommended that Messrs J. Skinner and W. Hamilton be granted a domestic and stock supply respectively from the race on the usual conditions.—Adopted. The Works Committee recommended that the North Otago Automobile Association be granted permission to erect a warning sign in Wye street, and that the association be advised that the footpath between Wye street and the west boundary had been formed. —Adopted. . ' , The Oamaru Beautifying Society advised that it was prepared to provide trees for the beautification of the banks of the Oamaru, east and west of Thames street, and asked the council to provide the labour for the work. —The request was referred to the chairman of the Reserves Committee. The Retailers' Committee of the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce wrote that while the committee had agreed to bear a proportion of the cost of special lighting displays, in view of the substantial contribution made by the committee towards the initial cost of material, by which the whole community had benefited, the committee felt it should not be called upon to find any proportion of the running costs of these displays, the committee's account being for £6. The committee advised that it would gladly assist in raising funds on some future occasion to extend these lighting displays.—The Lighting Committee recommended that the application for a remission be declined.—Adopted. The Retailers' Committee of the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce also wrote urging the claim of Tees street, from Itchen to Wansbeck street, for a share of special lighting displays, pointing out that a good deal of money had been spent in improving the locality during the past year.—The Lighting Committee recommended that the request be declined.—Adopted. The Royal Humane Society acknowledged with thanks the council's grant of £1 Is to its funds.—Received.

Amount previously acknowledged r, .'...,../ North Otago.branch.of the New Zealand' Farmers' tlnion .. ,_..;.■ ".'. .. £198 a ,r 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 £202 12 0