NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23220, 18 June 1937, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

RUGBY FOOTBALL NOTES CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE

OLD BOYS v. ATHLETIC

One of the best games of football seen on No. 2 ground this season was witnessed on Saturday last, when Athletic secured a good win over Old Boys by 19 points to 6. The weather was ideal for football and the ground was dry and hard; Owing to the fact that Old Boys secured a good win over the, Maroons on the last occasion when these two teams met on a dry ground, the fairly substantial Athletic victory came as somewhat of a surprise to the, majority of spectators. The Maroons had a territorial advantage for most of 'the game, and, on the day; were certainly the better team. The Maroon hacks were given many more opportunities than were-the Blacks owing to the fact that Carrington found little difficulty in hooking the ball from Holt. Carrington is, without exception, the best hooker in the cpmpetition this year. and. as such, he is almost certain to be included in the representative, team when it .is selected. As a result of his hooking the : Black backs received very few chances to show their worth. The Maroons, however, were seen to much better advantage, and, with abundant supply of the ball, they set up numerous penetrating attacks. The backs. played one of their best games to date, and it is to them: that the majority of credit for the wini must fall. The Maroon pack also went; very/well, particularly in the loose. Dwver was one: of the best Maroon; backs, and, though he" received some! hard knocks, he inaugurated'some very good movements. He cut in very well' on several, occasions, and in this manner was responsible for one of the tries scored by Brown. Hammill played a fairly steady game, his only trouble being an inclination to hold on to the ball a little too long. Budd played another very steady and safe game, and he saved his side on several occasions. He possesses a very sure pair of hands and is an accurate kick. His main mistake was when he failed to stop Rutherford, who scored. Easton, the Black custodian,, did not play his usual game, but he. nevertheless, defended well. Rutherford played one of his best games this season, and-was always dangerous when in possession. His try from halfway was a. very good effort. Borne, on the opposite wing, was also sound, and although he.lost one almost certain trv by dropping a pass he more than made up for this on several occasions with good runs. The Black pack was a hard-working one, containing no slackers. ■') .''';,:.■ MAHENO v. EXCELSIOR ■

: Excelsior was in the unfortunate position last; Saturday of being without several of its original players, and had to call on juniors to fill the gaps.' The result was that the'Blues did not put up the same resistance against Maheno as was expected. In fact, the Greens outshone their'opponents, and the game, especially towards the latter stages, lagged'for want of. interest by both players' and spectators alike. It was unfortunate that, given a game on, the Oval, Excelsior was not able to field its full team and thus give a better account of itself. Although securing a substantial win, Maheno's display could not be regarded by any means as first class, and greater improvement wHI ■ have to be shown by the Greens if they wish to carry off the .Citizens.';, Shield. , ,•■: , .. The Green forwards were letting- the ball back much better on Saturday last than on previous occasions, but' they should get it out much more quickly to Souness, Who has been handicapped as the result of the ball just simply dragging out from the feet of the pack. Souness has played sound football this season, 1 and with a little quickening up of his passes, he would make a firstclass half-back. He is always reliable, and he saves his side time and again. Gillies did not show up on Saturday to Very great advantage, but he was very often crowded • when he receivedthe ball. There is still room for improvement in Campbell's play, although he made better endeavours to get the ball out to his supports than he has done during the Whole of the season. The three-quarters have not been given a good try-out so far, and it would be interesting to see what they really could do if quick service was given them. M'Phail again'proved himself safe as custodian. The Excelsior backs were very disorganised, and could not produce their best. However, as it was, they did not see much of the ball, as the forwards were particularly slow in getting it back. There were several good working forwards. Watts is an improved player in the Green vanguard this season, and the newcomer, Slack, has also given good serv-ice so far. Jones has been a conspicuous forward for the Blues. He is particularly useful in the loose work, and as a breakaway he is hard to beat. He has made several spectacular runs this season, and he should go close to obtaining representative honours. Easton has worked harder this season than ever he did, and he should be a certainty as one of the three in the front row in the North Otago team. COUNTRY FOOTBALL

A number of spectators witnessed the match between Tokarahi and Ngapara; at Ngapara, last, Saturday, which resulted in a win for the visitors by six points to three. The game was willing and fast from start to finish, although not brilliant. The packs were evenly matched. Tokarahi secured the ball from most of the scrums, and Ngapai'a was superior in the line outs. One or two Blue forwards were inclined to leave the scrum too soon, watching for openings and getting in the way of their backs. Strachan, Borland, and -Smith went well in the Blue pack, but spoilt their good play by getting offside too often. Penalties were frequent; arid all the points scored came from penalty kicks. In th'e Colours' forwai'ds, Thomson was the pick of a fairly evert pack. Of the backs, the Ngapara line was the more impressive, linking up fairly ;well, and with a little more of the ball ffom the scrums would ;have made it yery hard for Tokarahi. In fact, they were Unfortunate in not scoring on at least two occasions. The visiting backs, although well served with the ball, by Peterson, failed to get going, and, except for a couple of runs, .were not dangerous. Their positional play and kicking Jacked judgment, but they were good on defence, and stopped well some determined attacks by the Colours. Neither full-back had a very .strenuous day, but what each did was well clone. Ledingham kicked two penalty soals for Tokarahi. and D. Watson one for Ngapara. Mr T. Direen controlled the game, and '.vas kept fairly busy with the whhtlo. the players of both sides getiing odside far 100 often. Many chances ;,o score'•■■we're lost by both teams through infringements close to the goal line. SATURDAY'S GAMES

To-morrow will see the clash between Maheno and Old Boys on the

Oval and Athletic and Excelsior on No. 2 ground. These are the final games of the third round, and it will be interesting to note the positions of the teams after Saturday. At present Athletic and Maheno are pegging even, with Old Boys three points behind, and Excelsior bringing up the " tail." There should be an exceptionally hard struggle on the Oval between Maheno and Old Boys,-who are capable of providing bright and spectacular football. Excelsior will be endeavouring to repeat its performance against Athletic on the last occasion these two teams met, when the Blues recorded their only victory of the season. It was a great achievement on the part of Excelsior, which is quite capable of doing the same again. The lower grade matches will no doubt be closely followed also. '.;•' TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW

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

Maheno Juniors.—G. Campbell, King (2), Kelcher (2), Currie (2), Byers, Ryan, M'Naughton, Gudsell, Pringle. M'Lean, Poyner, Smith, J. Campbell, Neill, Williamson. Old Boys Seniors.—Easton, Borrie, Taylor, Rutherford, Daniell, M'Laren, Fovde, Poison, Miller, Faris, Lowe, Orbell, Hodge, Paton, Ludemann. Old Boys Juniors.—J. Hall, A. Hall, Doig, Chrighton, Reid. Walton, Gemmell, Cairns, Robertson, Townsend, Hurst, Gray, Cooney, Grant. Cedermann.

Old Boys Third Grade.—M'Vie, ■ M'Whirter, Falconer, Carson, Martin, Falloon, Burke, Church, Paton, M'lnerney, Williams, Ross, Hodge, Miller, Arscott, Foster, Craddock, Robson. Athletic Seniors. —Budd, Kilgour, Perkins. Mason, Hammill, Dwyer, Hunt, K. Wilson, Carrington, Farrell, R. Brown, Park, Carrodus, A: Brown, Steele; emergencies—Mather, L. Wilson, Howell, Didham. "

Athletic Third Grade.'—Tavendale, Hooper (3); Park, Harrison. M'Cone, Bean, Wilson, Cawley, Devon, Walsh, Ross, Stringer (2), Hawtin, Anderson, Godsell.

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

Athletic Fourth Grade B.—Ross, Fulton, Hughes, Dodds, Birtles, Halvorsen, Hunter, Collett, M'Gee, Mather, Beattie, M'Kenzie. Allington, Forbes, Hooper, Todd, Biggs. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE The story which changed the destiny of. an empire is told with stirring beauty against a magnificent setting in the Twentieth Centry-Fox triumph, "Lloyds of London," which will commence its season at the Majestic Theatre to-night. Tyrone Power, who catapults towards stardom with his performance in the film, is cast as an enterprising member of Lloyds, the great international underwriting organisation, who brought that firm its world repute, and whose courageous lie at the moment, of the Battle of Trafalgar changed the fate of the British Empire. Starring Freddie Bartholomev and Madeleine Carroll, the film also features Sir Guy Standing, C. Aubrev Smith and Virginia Field. OPERA HOUSE No fewer than three major items of entertainment are embraced in the programme' showing to-morrow at the Opera House...'"Walking on Air" is a musical comedy from the R.K.O. studio,' which produced the AstaireRogers musicals. The film features Gene Raymond, Ann Sothern, Jessie Ralph, and Henry Stephenson. "Conflict," based on the famed Jack London story, "The Abysmal Brute," required settings that only Nature could provide. Therefore, it was necessary to send the entire cast to a distant location point to film the screen play. All the magnificent scenery of the great outdoors—the rugged mountains, the great forests, the swift-run-ning mountain rivers, and the sweeping vistas of Nature's splendour—provide unusual backgrounds for the picture. The story is replete with action, drama, romance and suspense. There will also be a film of the Coronation as taken by the Metro-Goldwyn cameras. A very fine selection of Coronation pictures, which give an enthralling impression of the pomp and heraldry, and the glitter of pageantry, will be shown.

BOXING '

RETAILERS' COMMITTEE

YESTERDAY'S MEETING

JENKIN v. EDDINGTON

A professional welter-weight boxing contest has been arranged between Stan Jenkin (Oamaru) and "Tiger" Eddington (Timaru), who will meet at the Opera House, Oamaru, next Thursday in 12 three-minute rounds. Both boxers are well known to Oamaru patrons, and the meeting of these two will undoubtedly create great interest. Eddington has an unbeaten record as a professional, while Jenkin has annexed two of the three professional bouts he has fought in. On all occasions both boxers have given excellent accounts of themselves. Jenkin also did well at the amateur championships last season. Both boxers were matched fairly frequently as amateurs, and they always provided the spectators with something spectacular. The usual popular prices are being charged. Excellent supporting bouts are being arranged. GOLF A party of 10 golfers from the North Otago Golf Club journeyed to Hakataramea Valley on Sunday last, a match being played against the members of the Glen-Cary Golf Club. Some good games took place, the visitors being the winners. Mr J. Kinder thanked the Glen-Cary members for their hospitality and Mr W. K. Sumpter replied on behalf of the local club. A return match was arranged, to be played on the North Otago links on July 11. HOCKEY The draw for to-morrow is as follows: Men's Competition.—Oamaru v. Totara, 2 p.m. (Mr T. W. Jacobs); Rovers v. Waimate, 3 p.m. (Mr R. Arnott). Boys' Competition.—Second Grade, Oamaru v. St. Patrick's; Third Grade. Rovers v. St. Patrick's. Ladies' Competition.—Maheno v. Waimate (Mr H. M'Donald), Pirata 2A v. Athletic (Mr G. E. Richardson), Ngapara v. Kurow (Mr E. H. Coker), Georgetown v. Windsor (Mr J. Mushet). TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW Athletic—Misses C. Davis, M. Blomfield, N. Dougherty, P. Paterson, D. Symon, D. Burns, 0. Fraser, M. Lee, D. Paterson, N. Abernethy, I. Benson, A. Dunlop. Rovers Seniors.—Little, Frew, Brain, Devon, Hedges, Tucker, Churchill, Irvine, Thorpe, Robinson, M'Cabc. Rovers Third Grade. —L. Ingles, Tavendalc, Cuthbertson, Brown, Scott, Irvine, Halverson, Smith, Kennedy, Bottle. Loper. EUCHRE PARTY The committee of the Kurow Memorial Hall held a very enjoyable euchre party on Monday lis!. Thirtysix players attended, and the Memorial Hall was comfortably heated for the occasion. The following were the winners: Mr Lex M'Kinnon 1. Mr A. J. Valentine 2. Mr J. Dickie 3. The consolation prizes were won by Mr J. S. Adams (Otekaike) and Mr W. Booth. The proceeds will go towards the completion of the Kurow Memorial Hall.

OAMARU PLUNKET SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING Those present at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Plunket Society were Mesdaines Williams (chair), Edwards (Oamaru), A. M'Millan (Herbert), Neave and M'lnnes (Kurow). and Ruddenklau (Tokarahi). The treasurer reported on the finances for the month, and several accounts were passed for payment.

A beautiful picture was presented to the Plunket room's by Miss Lilian Familton, and members expressed gratitude for the gift. Mrs Edwards was appointed a vicepresident of the society. It was decided to approach the other women's organisations with a view to their appointing a delegate to attend the Plunket meetings.

• A consignment of badges was received from head office to be sold by the committee, the proceeds to go towards the new Karitane Home in Dunedin.

Mrs T. A. Munro (president) was appointed a delegate to the Dominion Council.

It was reported that the proceeds from Messrs J. R. M'Kenzie, Ltd.'s, ball would be given to the society. The country nurse reported as follows:—Visits to homes, 145; visitors to rooms—adults 33, babies 33, older children 6, total 72; new cases for month, 11 (breast-fed 10, partly breast-fed 1).

The town nurse's report was as follows: —Visits paid to office —adults 57, babies 51. older children 15, total 123; visits paid to homes, 150: new cases for the month, 10 (breast-fed 7, partly breast-fed 2. artificially fed 1). The reports were received.

A meeting of the Oamaru Retailers' Committee was held yesterday morning, the chairman (Mr Harold Familton) presiding. The town clerk wrote in reply to the committee in reference to the festoon lighting in Tees street, advising that the council could not accede to the request for another streamer of lights there, nor could it take over the committee's share of the existing service.—The secretary (Mr H. Hay) reported that the council had again been written to, pointing out that the agreement had provided for the erection of nine streamers of lights, and only eight had been erected, so that the agreement had not been carried out so far. It had been again suggested that a further streamer of lights be erected in Tees street.—A reply had been received from the town clerk advising that the letter had been received at the last council meeting.

The resignation of Mr D. S. Bain was received with regret, and it was agreed that Mr W. Kinder be approached to represent the chemists. A letter was received from the Papakaio Ploughing Match Society, asking that retailers should close their business premises on the afternoon of August 5, on the occasion of the annual ploughing match.—lt was agreed that the committee found it impracticable to close, but suggested that every facility should be provided by the employers to allow those employees desirous of attending the match to do 60. PHGENIX BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL SOCIAL The annual social and presentation of trophies held by the Phoenix Bowling Club in its pavilion was a pronounced success. There was. a large attendance. Mr T. Herron (president) presided, and after extending a welcome to the visitors and representatives of sister clubs, outlined the programme of the evening. Progressive euchre was played for the first hour, and the winners were Mrs J. Hendy and Mr J. S. Jamieson. with Mrs J. T. Adams and Mr T. Herron annexing the consolation prizes. A musical programme of exceptional merit was contributed by Mesdames Glass and M'Whirter, Misses R. Hinkley and I. Dawson, Messrs J. Hinton, C. Campbell, and H. Naylor, and a bowlers' quartet, every item being heartily encored. Mrs P. Freebury (lady president) presented the trophies to the winners of the women's competitions, and Mr T. Herron to the winners in the men's section.

Mr E. Tomkins (president of the North Otago Centre) congratulated the Phcenix Club on winning the Sidey Cup, and he also presented the certificates for the Championship Singles at the Easter tournament won by J. T. Adams, the Champion of Champion Pairs won by J. S. Jamieson and J. Grant, and the Veterans' Cup won by J. Crisp. Mr J. Reid was the recipient of a gold button for having the unique honour of winning five Champion of Champions competition under the North Otago Centre. Mr Herron thanked the ladies for their valuable assistance throughout the season, making special mention of the untiring efforts of Mrs E. R. Speid. the convener of the committee, and as a token of the members' appreciation he presented her with a fruit dish and stand. Mrs Speid suitably replied. PERSONAL Miramar Hotel.—Mr and Mrs F. Stephens, Mr Stanton, Mr and Mrs T. M'Cullum (Christchurch); Mr Fry (Westport); Mr and Mrs F. W. Green, Mr Rothwell (Auckland); Mr Bray (Invercargill); Mr Duncan, Mr A. Adam, Mr Russell, Mr'C. Brown, Mr Gethan (Dunedin); Mr and Mrs W. K. Walker (Kaiapoi); Mr Sinclair. Mr J. Millar (Ashburton).

FROST AND SUNSHINE CONTENTIONS BY OAMARU RETAILER

New Club Hotel—Mr R. Pledger, Mr S. Muirhead, Mrs A. Holmes, Mr N. Landrube, Mr J. C. Paul, Mr W. W. Callendar, Mr J. Barling, Mr A. C. W. Bristow, Mr W. Brotherhood, Mr G. M. Crawford, Mr T. Exton, Mr and Mrs H. E. Brown (Dunedin); Mr S. Flewellyn, Mr R. E. Shallcrass, Mr J. L. Harrison, Mr and Mrs L. Gasson, Mr H. Catton (Christchurch); Mr L. O. Junes (Auckland): Mr E. Dowdall (Wellington); Mr H. Rumberg (America); Mr E. M. Thomas (Timaru). Queen's Hotel.—Mr E. G. Seeker, Mr D. Anderson, Mr D. Griffiths (Wellington); Mr J. A. Cant, Mr L. R. Wills, Mr and Mrs J. R. Overton. Mr R. M'Master. Mr W. J. Watson, Mr Sherlock, Mr Jones (Christchurch); Mr A S. Leith. Mr Osborne Stevens, Mr W. J. P. M'Culloch, Mr A. G. Justice, Mr and Mrs Woodhead, Mr Robertson, Mr Garside, Mr Duerdon, Mr Garside, Mr Mills. Mr M'Causland (Dunedin): Mr and Mrs L. Stuart Kimr. Miss Kin" (Waneanui): Mr J. E. Phillips, Mr and Mrs Clark, Mr J. F. Faulkner (Timaru) : Mr and Mrs Hilop (Alexandra): Mr and Mrs Schongon (Invercargill). MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The weekly shoot of the Kurow Miniature Rifle Club was held on Monday last. 34 members participating. The button oIT the rifle was won by T. Sanders, and the handicap button by R. Robinson. Last week's learns' winners were defeated as follows: —Holders: F. Welsh 77, F. Coales 70. A. Fuller 78, D. Hassett —; total, 225. Winners: T. Sanders 78. B. T. Appleby 78. T. M'Gown 75. J. M'Greav.y 08: total. 299. The following were the highest scores: E. S. Wills 78. T. Sanders 78, B. T. Applebv 78. A. Fuller 78. F. Welsh 77. Ray Robinson 76, A. C. T. Robinson 76. F. Nye 76. F. MiddJeton, sen.. 76, T. M'Gown 75. W. Toolev 75. J. M'Kay 74. P. Short 73, F. Todd 73, Lester Worlhington 73, D. Percy 73. T. Collins 72, K, Robinson 72. T. R. Jackson 70. G. W. Cogger 70, F. Coates 70. Average for the first 10 men, 76.8. The Kurow Club journeyed to Duntroon on Tuesday last, 17 members participating in the shoot—l 4 competing against Duntroon. The Duntroon Club won by 32 points. The scores were as follows:—Duntroon—A. Fvfe 77, R. O'Connor 76, M. Echold 74. M. Muirden 73. W. E. Cogger 73. J. Fyfe 73, T. Mosley 72. M. Francis 71, D. M'Lennan 71. R. Cox 70, T. Carlyon 63, R. Hay 63. W. Haybittle 48: total, 904. Kurow—E. S. Wills 79, F. Welsh 78. T. Sanders 77. F. Todd 75, T. M'Gown 70, A. Fuller 70. G. W. Cogger 69. F. Coates 69. F. Nye 68. Leslie Worth in «- ton 66. R. Robinson 62. G. M'Lean 47, A. M'Kctlerick 42; total, 872.

At a meeting of the Oamaru Retailers' Committee yesterday morning a member made mention of the sunshine and frost recordings taken in Oamaru. The speaker contended that the recordings of the degrees of frost were taken under the very worst conditions possible—the coldest spot in the Gardens—and he was perfectly satisfied that the recordings did Oamaru an injustice. Wireless reports showed that the degrees of frost were much lower in other Darts than in Oamaru, which could hardly be credited, especially as regards more southerly districts. Regarding the sunshine records, the same member said he thought the- apparatus used was out of date, and the place where the recordings were taken was not the best to record the whole of the sunshine. He considered the best recordings could be taken from the tower of the Post Office. He had noticed during Easter that the sunshine left the hill an hour before it left the Post Office tower. The speaker thought that the committee should approach the Borough Council regarding the taking of the frost and sunshine recordings, and that Mr Bain, the sunshine recorder, should be asked to shift his apparatus to the Post Office, or duplicate readings should be taken. Some might consider this was only a small matter, but it was not, and it meant a great deal to the town. He recognised the good work that Mr Bain was doing in taking the readings, and his reference in regard to the recordings was not meant to detract in any way from the good service Mr Bain was rendering. Continuing, the same member stated that in comparing the sunshine figures of Dunedin and Oamaru for last month there had been one hour more sunshine in the southern city, in spite of the fact that there had been considerably more wet days there. This seemed hardly possible. He thought that the local recordings did not do Oamaru justice. Another member spoke in support of the previous speaker, and stated that the matter was a vital one to the town. People outside the town did take notice of the various weather reports, and Oamaru had certainly been let down by past recordings. Two members of the committee were appointed to approach Mr Bain in connection With the matter. BASKETBALL Teams for to-morrow:— Oamaru A3.—Misses A. M'Kenzie. H. Webster, A. Blylh, J. Frascr. E. Cockburn, E. Paterson, E. Gcmmell. M. Ashton, D. Chilcott. Oamaru A2.—Misses E. Rush. R. Woodgate, L. Paterson. R. Hesslewood. R. Stevenson. M. Campbell. J. Lindsay, J. Farr. M; M'Evoy; emergenciesMisses A. Amies, M. Lindsay, N. M'Evoy. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 18: 10.36 a.m. and 10.59 p.m. _ _, The Karetu, from Newcastle, Sydney, and Hobart, is due this month for direct discharge at Oamaru. via ports. The Waipahi will load on Saturday for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyltelton. The WainUi will load on Wednesday for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. , , .„ The Wingatui. from Auckland, will load on Monday for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. PALMERSTON Plunket Society The annual meeting of the Palmerston sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held on Tuesday. There were present Mesdames Brown (in the chair) Borton. Forrest, Ballingall, Mann, and the secretary (Mrs Whittleston). The annual report, which was adopted, stated that during the year the work of the society locally had gone steadily forward, despite a decreased membership and the somewhat indifferent attitude of many directly benefiting from the services of the Plunket nurse.

The balance sheet showed a satisfactory state of finances, attributable to the generosity of local bodies and friends loyal to the society. Great credit was due to the small but active committee of workers, particularly those who conducted the refreshment stall at the monthly stock sales. Their gratuitous labour and their friends' gifts of foodstuffs provided an appreciable source of income. Plunket Nurse Carlson reported that during the year she had visited Palmerston and Shag Point on 93 and 26 occasions respectively. The number of new cases wholly or partly breast-fed was 22, and new cases amounted to 23. Visitors to the rooms included 290 adults, and examination and advice was given on behalf of 273 babies and 23 children. The report stated that, except for colds and influenza during the winter, the general health and progress of those seeking her advice had been satisfactory. The following officers were elected: — President, Mrs Ballingall; vice-presi-dents. Mesdames M'Kenny and Forrest. The secretary and treasurer and the present committee were re-elected, and those appointed to the Finance Committee were:—Mesdames Mann, Borton, and M'Kenney; and delegates to the conference, Mesdames Balingall and Whittleston. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring president, Mrs Brown, who, in replying, thanked the committee for its help during her term of office. A special vote of thanks was accorded Messrs M'Kenny, Borton, John Mann, W. Spence, and Mrs J. Stenhouse. ~, ~, The newly-appointed committee, with Mrs Ballingall in the chair, met, and decided to give £5 5s to the Kantane Hospital Building Fund. A suggestion to hold a "bring and buy" sale later in the year was approved. Memorial Fund The committee in charge acknowledges a donation of 10s to the King George V Memorial Fund. Football / The following will represent Palmerston Seniors against Seacliff, at Palmerston, on Saturday:—M'Knight, M'Knight. Arnott, Johnson, Feathers, Martin, Cameron, Agnew, Renny, Dalgleish, Clearwater, Parkhill, Palmer, Cameron, Murray, and M'Gregor. Juniors v. Merton, at Mertor.—Scott, Day, Adams, Earley, Dixon, Penny, Murdock, Murdock, Cameron List, Johnson, Dixon, Smith. Whittleston, Turina. Personal Mr Ivan Agnew, of Lumsden. who has been transferred to the local Post Office staff, commenced his new duties on Tuesday. *

; SENIORS Points, i Ch P. W. L. D; F. A. Pts. Maheno .; 8 5 2 1 108 57 11 Athletic • .r-8 5 2 1 96 72 11 Old Boys .. .. 8 4 4 — 87 94 8 Excelsior .. 8 1 7 — 62 130 2 JUNIORS Waitaki ..7 5 1 1 134 45 11 Athletic ..8 5 2 1 95 42 11 Old Boys .'. T- 4 3 — 84 63 h Excelsior ..7 3 4 — 71 85 6 Maheno. .. 7 - 7 — 9 162 - THIRD GRADE St. Kevin's 8 7 ' 7' - 91 17 14 Waitaki ..'8 6 2 — 182 49 VI A.thletic..8 5 3 — 91 67 10 Old Boys ..8 3 5 — 68 90 6 Southern' .'. 7- 1 6 — 45 100 2

FOURTH GRADE Athletic A 6 6 — — 109 26 Waitaki A 7 5 2 — 99 17 St. Kevin's 7 4 3 — 70 62 Athletic B 5 2 3 — 35 36 Waitaki B 8 •— 8 — 9 203 12 10 8 4 FIFTH GRADE St. Kevin's 6 6 — — 120 11 Waitaki A 5 3 2 — 56 40 Waitaki B 5 2 3 — 36 60 Waitaki C 5 — 5 — 20 121 12 '0 4