NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23205, 1 June 1937, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

OAMARU BOATING HUB PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES The annual social and presentation of trophies of the Oamaru Boating Club took place on Saturday night, Mr W. Atkinson , (president) occupying the chair. With him were associated the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) and Mr C. H. Church (vice-president). The presentation of trophies wu made by the Mayor and Messrs Atkinson and R. Philp as follows:—Reid Cup, for member in most winning crews—G. Wilkes (six were eligible, but the trophy was awarded to the first-year member, G. Wilkes), M Adam Fours—a Tempero (stroke). A, Robertson (3). A. IMI <2). d, Wilkes (bow). Novice Fours—A. M'lntosn (stroke). A, Holland'(S). M. Plunket (2). G. ft likes (bow).Club]rouie-D. Miflar (stroke). A- Holland (3), A, Hall (2), W. Kllgour (bow). Philp Memorial Cup-H Tempero (strokaf. A. MTntoah (3). R. Hammill (2), D. Marshall (bow). PresldeMa FoiirfrH, Morris (stroke), Robertson (3), L. Scott (2). H. Danlell (bow). Mr Atkinson extended a special wdcome to Mr R. Philp. the donor of the Philn Memorial Cup, who presented a chilfengS to beheld by the.-teg of the winning crew In the I mipMemorial Fours. Responding to the W of "Old Members, Mr C. H. Church gave an interesting talk on the early history of the club. , The 7 following toast list was The Klng Otago Rowing Association” (Mr W-Atkinson-Mr D. Martyn); Oamaru Boating Club” (Mr F. Cooney-Mr R. Morris, club captain); ”Trophy Winners (Mr C Rennie-Mr H. Tempero); "Old Members” (Mr B. Patterson-Mr_C. H. Church); "The Press," and The Chairman” Community singing and musical items added greatly to the pleasure of the function.

NORTH OTAGO RUGBY UNION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union was held last night, G, Knowles (president) occupying the chair. . . Free school footballs were granted to the Omarama and Oamaru South Schools. . ...... The New Zealand Union advised that the date for nominations for the North Island v. South Island match had been extended to June 15.~Referred to the selectors, , , . Several entries were received for the seven-a-side tournament, the entries closing at 5 p.m. on Friday. The re-grading of R. Gleeson from seniors to Juniors (Excelsior) was granted. „ Accounts totalling £25 2s were passed for payment. ... It was decided to advise clubs and referees that It would be necessary to start: matches at 2.45 p.m. sharp for the next few weeks; also to draw attention to the bad language overheard in the lower grade matches and the tendency towards rough play In the seniors. DRAW FOR SATURDAY Seniors.—-Old Boys v. Excelsior, No. 2, 2.30 (J, M'Millan); Athletic v. Maheno, Oval, 2.30 (L, M'Callum). Juniors/—Excelsior v. Old Boys, Oval, 1.15 (W. May): Waltaki v. Athletic, No. 2, 1.15 (W. Kearns); . Maheno a bye. Third Grade.—Waltaki v. Southern, No, 8, 2.30 (W. Bee); St. Kevin’s v. Athletic, at St. Kevin’s, 2 p.m. (R. Hedges): Old Boys a bye. Fourth Grade.—Athletic B v. Waitaki B. No. 4, 1.15 (J. Kinder); St, Kevin’s v. Waltaki A, at St. Kevin’s, 1.15 (L. Bryant); Athletic A v. Excelsior No. 3, 1.15 (T. Cahill). Fifth Grade.—'Waitaki C v, St, Kevin’s, at St. Kevin’s, 1.15 (J. May): Waitaki A v. Waitaki B, to be played during the week (J. M’Millan). * Line Umpires.—Oval, 2.30, R. Hlnkley and E, Cameron; No, 2, 2,30, G. M’Gregor and H. Booth. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Millions of readers roared with laughter at “Old Hutch,” when the story appeared In a national magazine. They and many more will laugh when they see Wallace Beery in the title role of the film version, showing at the Majestic Theatre to-night and tomorrow. The "laziest man in the world” finds £25,000 in stolen notes, and cannot find a way to spend it. That’s the predicament in which Wallace.' Beery finds himself in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s “ Old Hutch,” Eric Linden and Cecelia Parker, the romantic team of “Ah, Wilderness,” supply the romance in this production. Supporting featurettes comprise a News, Musical Cartoon, and the latest “ Our Gang ” comedy. OPERA HOUSE Dennis Hbey, who is endowed with a magnetic personality, expressed his appreciation of his role in “Uncivilised,” which will be screened at the Opera House to-night, because of the few clothes necessary correctly to portray the part, particularly In the humid climate in which the picture was taken, and with satisfaction he contrasts his work in his latest film with that of “Maid of the Mountains,” in which he wore a heavy velvet uniform while the temperature registered over 90 degrees. Hoey possesses a magnificent singing voice, which is heard to advantage in his rendition of the theme song of “ Uncivilised,” as his wealth of vigour is in perfect harmony with the barbaric setting. "Uncivilised” tells the tale of , a white girl, kidnapped from her tent in the stillness of the night, who was taken into a mysterious land where no white girl had ever trod, there to face danger, maybe death, there to meet Mara—half-savage, halfcivilised—white king of a pagan people. PERSONAL Miramar Hotel.—Mr Banfield, Miss Pitcher (Christchurch). Mr Gwin/Mrs and Miss Wrightson, Miss Briggs (Gore), Mr C. Jenkins, Mr Millar (Balclutha), Miss Hall (Glasgow), Mr and Mrs Cowling, Mrs Turnbull (Palmerston North), Miss O’Neill (Westport), Mr Aley (Wellington), Mr G. Brydone, Mr Hutchison, Mr Burke (Dunedin). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr Hetherington (Thames), Mr A. D. Haig, Mr J. B. Brugh, Mrs Lapham (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs B. G. Porter (Oamaru). Mr and Mrs J. W. Walter (Christchurch), Mr W. W. Webb. Mr Parcell (Cromwell), Mr and Mrs Alexander Annstrong (Poolburn), Mr J. M’Gregor (Invercargill). . , „ „ . New Club Hotel.—Mr O. E. Wood, Mr L. J, Hughes, Mr W. Wilkinson, Mr A. D. Blair, Major and Mrs K. L. Stewart. Mr G. Anderson (Dunedin), Mr W. J. Wilson (Balclutha), Mr A. E > Reeves (Christchurch). Mr G. Sutherland, Mr D. Moves, Miss C. Perry, Miss M. Jevon (Timaru). GENERAL NEWS The vital statistics for Oamaru for May are as follows: —Births 19, deaths 12, marriages 7 (1 by. the registrar). The Rev. W. M. Ryburn will give a lecture, illustrated with lantern slides, in St. Paul’s Hall to-night, his subject being his work in the Kharar. Boys’ High School. India. During. last week 39 men were engaged by the Oamaru Borough Council under No. 5 scheme, and the amount in wages paid out was £69 15s 2d. Up to 2.30 p.m. yesterday the Oamaru Borough Council had issued 500 drivers’ and 26 heavy traffic licences for the month of May, while the Waitaki County Council had issued 793 drivers’ and 31 heavy traffic licences for the same During May the Oamaru Borough Council issued seven building permits, of a total value of £1947. Two private residences were erected at a total cost of £1535. four alterations were carried out at a cost of £166, and there was one addition to an existing building. Mr W. Forrester (Oamaru) reports that for May 2.10 in of rain were recorded in Oamaru, as compared with only 50 points for the corresponding month of last year. Rain fell on 11 days as follows:—Mav 1, 7 points; 8, 11; 9, 3- 13, 1; 15, 9; 16, 49; 17, 12; 18, 64; 22, 36; 23, 15; 24, 3. For the five months of this year 9.19 in of rain have been registered, as compared with 14.10 in for a similar period last year. CUSTOMS RETURNS The following are the Customs returns for Oamaru for the month of May, the figures for the corresponding month of 1936 being given in paren11t6?sgsi — Customs revenue, £IBOO 11s 4d (£1544 17s 10d). Sales tax, £345 13s 8d (£251 17s 4d). Petrol tax (6d gal), £1582 13s (£1425 10s). Marine revenue, £33 16s Id (£153 !5s 9d) • Miscellaneous revenue, £3 7s (£223 totals: £3766 Is Id (£3598 19s 6d).

W.E.A. CLASS DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALITY The last psychology lecture to the W.E.A. class dealt with the “Development of Personality.” Mr Parkyn stated that every personality was unique. It depended on many factors, such as the relative strength of the instincts, different environments, the intelligence, the bodily strength, etc., so that it was impossible to trace in detail its evolution. The key to personality was really the growth and organisation of complexes around wider and better centres of interest. The effect of a complex on personality could be illustrated in a man with one very strong interest, for instance, the racing man. His curiosity was satisfied with racing questiqns. He saw everything from a “racing” point of view.

The lecturer then traced the development of the various complexes. The first complex a child had was the food complex. His first feelings centred around food. The nature of this complex would have a tremendous effect on the child's personality. Greed and obstinacy might be due to bad training in regard to food in the first years of life. Here the Plunket system had done excellent work In stressing the necessity for regular feeding. As the child grew he formed his second complex—his mother complex. All his system of ideas and emotions centred round his mother. The great danger was that the mother complex might be so strong that the child would become too dependent on her. The next stage in the child's development was the father complex. The danger here was that the father might represent to the child a bullying authority, which always stopped him from doing desired things. Such an attitude towards the father might persist in later life, and make the future citizen incapable of submitting to any reasonable authority. During this very early age from two to four years the child sometimes formed an oedipus complex. Here he loved his mother so greatly that he was jealous of his father. This was easily overcome if love and affection were given to show the child that there was enough for all. This feeling of neglect sometimes felt by small children when they thought that someone else, such as a younger brother, was getting more attention, would show Itself in strange ways. About the age of eight the child ceased to be an individualist, and felt the call of the “gang.” They should never stop this natural herd instinct, but be sure that the child had a good “ gang.” The self complex was the last to develop. Throughout his life the child had been developing a set of ideas of what he would like to be. About 12 years of age this self-regard-ing sentiment came to the front, and during the next few years of adolescence the individual was greatly concerned about himself —his plans, ideals, and hopes. At the present time young people were turned out Into the world, working just at the age when they needed most help and guidance. By the end of adolescence about the age of 18, he would have a fairly definite idea of what sort of self he wanted to be. and from then on it would be tho duty of the self complex to control all other complexes that came into conflict, so that he did nothing that would violate the ideal personality he was trying to achieve. The development of personality took place mainly unconsciously, but the adult with a knowledge of psychology could consciously develop his personality. He must set himself an Ideal of character, an ideal self that he would like to be, and work towards It in all his daily actions. The lecturer said that further questions on child development would be dealt with more fully in the next lecture of the “ Problem Child. MINIATURE RHIE SHOOTING ENFIELD CLUB The weekly shoot of the Enfield Club was held on Saturday night, J. Allan winning the rifle button and /. Fallon the handicap button. The following are the scores:—J. Allan. 77 3—Bo, R. Fallon 78—8—80; D. Anderson, 73—8— 80; T. Martin. 73—8-80; W. Anderson, 71 — 9^ —80; J. Fallon, 70—12 —80; W. Yuill 70—12—80; B. Johnston. 74—5 TO- J.’ Kerinf 76—^2—78; G, Yuill, 74—4 -Jlß\ W. Allan. 74—2—76; S, Kirkland. 69; K. Gibson. 66—9—75- N. Allan. A. Hellewell, 62; T. Rowland. 53—11—64; G, Comick. 52—12 64; C. Douglas, 59. AWAMOKO CLUB The results of the Awamoko Club’s weekly shoot are as follows:—L, Brunton 78. W, Gibson 78, D. Willetts 77, J. Gibson 77. C. Brunton 77, L. Willetts 77, A. Gibson 77, A. Winchester 75, T. M’Phee 73, M, Smart 70, E. Knight 70, A. Knight 68, A. Hall 68, D. Borrie 68. WESTON CLUB The best scores at the Weston Club’s weekly shoot are as follows: —G Brightwell 80, B. Campbell 79, A. Howell 78, K. Falloon 78, J. M’Veigh 78, A. M’Naughton 78, A. R. M’Naughton 78, L. Campbell 77, E. Laney 77, W. Sewell 75, J. Howell 75, J. Robertson 75, A. Harvey 72. J. Tripp 70. PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —June 1: 7.52 a.m. and 8.19 p.m. Arrival: Wingatui (2378 tons, Evans), 6 p.m. Saturday from Dunedin. Departure: Wingatui, 1.30 p.m. Monday, for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. , , , The Union Company’s Intercolonial freighter Karetu will load at Sydney and Newcastle early this month, completing at Hobart, for direct discharge at Oamaru, via ports. The Waipahi is due to load on Monday, June 7, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. „„ , -The Wainui will load here on Wednesday, June 9, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Wingatui, from Auckland, will load here on Monday, June 21, for Wellington and Auckland, via usual ports. . , The Tongariro, which commenced loading here on Wednesday for London and west coast United Kingdom ports, was expected to sail last night for Port Chalmers to continue loading.