NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23221, 19 June 1937, Page 20

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

if FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

GOLF NOTES THE BANKS CUP By Niblick The first of the two rounds of the Banks Cup Competition, medal foursome, was played last Saturday under most favourable weather conditions, with the fairways dry and the greens in good order. The club has been very fortunate in this respect, as not since the inception of the competition, a number of years back, has unfavour-' able weather prevailed during play in it. It is hoped that similar conditions will be the order for the second round. It was gratifying to see such a blend of assurance and vivacity on the part of the ladies. Looking back to the early days of the competition, it re- i

quired pressing requests to get the ladies to participate. They feared innuendoes floating about at their probable displays. But times have changed, and so has their golf. They have now come into their own with confidence and alacrity, so that should there be some indifferent play it is treated as light as air, and the game goes swimmingly from start to finish. Should, however, there be any lighthearted altercations, it is only discernible between husband and wife, with no other purpose in view than to ad 3 piquancy to the social aspect of the game. So the day passes, and the little raillery only welds the whole into a jolly time for all. Members are greatly indebted to the Misses Banks for inaugurating so interesting a competition and giving a very handsome challenge cup. In this year’s competition 48 pairs entered, and five un-

avoidably withdrew. With the 43 pairs added to the other men players, there were 11G in all engaged in the pastime during the afternoon, and the absence of congestion was chieily due to the excellent despatch at the hands of Mr H. B. M’Dowell. It is significant that this year’s entries for the cup constitute a record.

Reverting to the day's play, last year's winners, M. J. Wilson and Miss M. Ireland, returned the best card — 88—14i—73*— and V. R. Hedges and Miss E. Familton came a close second with 86—ILj—74£. This pair had the best gross round, the former pair being second. Last year M. J. Wilson and Miss Ireland topped the first round with a great card of 86—21 —64, the more remarkable as Miss Ireland had not reduced her handicap below the limit, 36. being practically a beginner. V. R. Hedges and Miss E. Familton in the first round came second, with a well-played 84—13j—70£. An unusual occurrence was that the same four should be the leaders in the first round this year, and also that the same four should be paired last Saturday. It is quite on the cards that they will be first and second in the aggregate after the finish of the second round to-day, the first two pairs playing off in the match play for the coveted honour. Last year M. J. Wilson and Miss M. Ireland easily held their own in the aggregate, but the other pair fell away rather badly in the second round, F. S. Milnes and Mrs W. H. Wylie playing into second place, but losing to Wilson and Miss Ireland 3 up and 2 to play in the play-off. Wilson and Miss Ireland were round in 46 and 42, with fours at the third, thirteenth and fourteenth. Both were playing the long game well. Miss Ireland at the fourteenth drove to the end of the pond, and her partner with a No. 4 reached the green and with two putts they were down in 4 (bogey) at the thirteenth. Wilson, off the tee with a beautiful straight drive, lay within 35 yards of the green, and a 4 was carded. A 3 at the fifteenth gave them one under 4 for the three holes. A 6 at the seventeenth robbed them of what should have been a 70 round. Ralph Hedges and Miss E. Familton had even figures in each half—two 43‘s. Hedges is a much-improved player, as evidenced by his win in the silver plaque competition at the Invercargill tournament at Easter, and on Saturday his play was of a very high standard,, and kept well under control. Miss Familton is always consistent, and can, therefore, be relied upon to uphold a high standard of play. Throughout her play on Saturday moderate length and accuracy in judgment were most marked, and she shared equally with her partner in putting up the best gross round of the day—B6. In their card they, had 4’s at the second and fourth, a 2 at the seventh, and 3’s at the fifteenth and seventeenth. H. P. S. Familton and Mrs H. M'Dowell were third with a card o' 105—29—76. Fours at the third, seventh, fifteenth, and seventeenth were their best. C. R. Hedges and Miss Donaldson followed with 93—16 i —76 J, with rounds of 48 and 45.

It is necessary at this stage to draw attention to frequent mistakes in marking the cards, which, strictly speaking, should, in “Niblick’s” opinion, disqualify the offending competitors. For example, several competitors’ scores were in the marker’s column, and certified to as correct by - the marker. In another instance the competitor’s card was initialled by himself and not by the marker. Another inexcusable oversight was that a competitor's card was put in without any initials or certification. A card which caused some looking into by the writer was one in which 4’s were recorded by both competitors at the eighth and certified by the marker as correct on one card. As this seemed most improbable, a score at the eighth by both, it was discovered, on looking up the other card, that it was at the seventeenth, so what actually happened was that the two pairs started at the tenth, and one pair scored as at the first and carried the irregularity through to the eighteenth, and this was not noticed by the marker. There were other mistakes of the same nature, also other irregularities. No doubt, the committee will take the matter up with the offenders. Other cards with excellent holes played were returned by Fastier and Miss Austin, who rattled off 3,4, 4, and 4 at the fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth, as well as a 4 at the eighth. Their home run was 43. but the first half totalled's3. Mr and Mrs M’Culloch cleaned up the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth with 4’s. M. J. Ryan and Mrs Barclay put on 4's at the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth. M. S. Holmes and Miss M'Quade played 4’s at the first, fourth, and eighth, and 3 at the sixteenth. R. B. Nichols and Miss Armstrong had 3, 4, 3 at the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING RAILWAY CLUB The highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Railway Club are as follows:—C. Hinkley 79 —I—Bo,1 —80, W. Anderson 79—1—80, A. Banks 78—2—80, C. M'Curdy 78—3—80, H. Hawtin 78—12—80, J. Robson 76—5—80, E. M'Kenzie 76—7—80. W. Kennedy 76—4—80, F. Sloane 76—7—80, E. Smart 76—7—80, K. Middlemass 74—10—80, B. Smith 75—6—80, C. Smith 73—8—80, B. Kennedy 73—11—80, J. Mackie 78—1—79, J. M'Pherspn 75—3—78, F. Brehaut 74—4—78, J. Halvorsen 70—8—78. G. Wisnesky 71—7—78. C. Andrews 77 —scr —77. W. Barker 74—3—77, C. Jones 74—3—77. The previous week's winner of the rifle button was C. Andrew. HAMPDEN CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Hampden Club W. T. Ford won the aggregate button and Miss G. Murcott the handicap button. Scores: —W. T. Ford 79, O. Gould 77, L. Kitchen 77, K. Gdanitz 76, R. M'Kewen 76, T. Gibson 76, A. Wright 74. L. Woolford 74, J. Dalton 74, J. Aitcheson 73, R. Mansell 71, A. Dawson 71, R. Warwood 71, F. Hampton 70, W. Gillies 70, J. Emslie 70, W. J. Nicolson 69, R. Cairns 66, R. Ford 66, J. Murcott 66. V. Cairns 58, A. Fiddes 58. PUKEURI CLUB The following are the results of the weekly shoot of the Pukeuri Club, at which T. Hooper won the rifle button: —T. Hooper 75, I. Paton 75, G. Hooper 75, F. M'Crea 74, G. Thompson 74, H. Hughes 73. P. M'Gettigan 73. A. Anderson 72, T. Gries 72, W. M‘Culloch 72, H, Nicholson 71, W. Common 71, A. C. Anderson 70, T. Isitt 69, C. Colley 69. GLENAVY CLUB H. Mountford won the trophy at the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club. The scores were as follows:—D. M'Culloch 80, T. Mountford 80, R. Cochrane 80, H. Fleming 80, A. M'Culloch 79, J. M'Culloch 79, N, Fleming 79, F. Finnic 78, H. Mountford 78, A, Cuthbertson 78, C. Dugdale 78, B. Duff 78, N. Gibson 78. B. Greig 77, J. Paul 77, J. Brown 77, E. Simpson 77, R. Lindsay 76, H. Jackson 76, J. Carrol 75, J. Finlayson 74, T. Devlin 74, L. Wilson 74, J. Grimson 74, R. Searle 72, B. Stanger 72, D. Turnbull 72, S. Searle 72, E. Whittekcr 71, G. Greig 71. WOMEN’S CLUB For the fortnightly meeting of the Literary Circle of the North Otago Women’s Club a reading of "Lady Precious Stream ” by S. I. Hsiung was arranged by Miss Fitzgerald. “ Lady Precious Stream ” is an old Chinese play written in traditional style, and it proved a most unusual and enjoyable subject for the reading. Those taking part wore Mcsdames Corson, Crimp, 11. Jones, R. A. M'Dowell, Misses Harvey. Lindsay. M'Adam, Jones and Fitzgerald.

OAMARU SAVAGE CLUB THIRD KORERO The increasing popularity of the Oamaru Savage Club was evidenced on Thursday night, when the Peter Pan Drama Theatre was filled to capacity for the third korero of the season. Included in the gathering were several visitors from outside districts. Following the opening ode, Brave H. J, S. Grater was installed as chief for the evening by Great Chief E. M’Diarmid, after which an enjoyable evening followed, with music, song, and story. A feature of the entertainment was a special ceremony for the initiation of new members. This was conducted by Great Chief M’Diarmid, assisted by tile Council of Braves, with traditional custom, and proved a particularly interesting innovation. A talk was given by Savage J. Gerrie on his recent tour of England and Scotland, the speaker dealing with road problems and matters pertaining to motorists when travelling in the Old Country. He was accorded a hearty ake for his adOther items during the evening were contributed by the Savage Club Orchestra, under the conductorship of Savage H. Pheloung. songs by Brave C. Campbell, vocal ducts by Savages VV. Oaten, J. Hinton, and concerted numbers by the Savage Club Choir. The accompaniments were played by Savage J. M’Millan. , , Great Chief M’Diarmid intimated that the club would raid the Macandrew Bay Orphans’ Club (Dunedin) on September 11, and he hoped that a full muster of members would make the trip. Raids were expected from the Waimate, Timaru, and Christchurch hapus. He also intimated that wahines’ night would take place next korero. July 1. ST. PAUL’S P.W.M.U. GIFT AFTERNOON The annual gift afternoon held under the auspices of the St. Paul’s P.W.M.U. on Thursday afternoon was favoured with fine weather, the attendance being very satisfactory. St. Paul's Hall was comfortably warmed and tastefully decorated. In the absence of Mrs M’Kenzie through health reasons, the chair was occupied by Mrs G. Livingstone. After devotional exercises the chairwoman extended a cordial welcome to the visitors. A very pleasing vocal duet was then rendered by Mesdames Bartlett and Dixon. This year the union departed from its usual custom of having a lady to give the address, and had arx-anged for a gentleman to do that duty. The nresident then introduced the Rev. H. H. Barton, of Weston, who gave a very interesting account of a tour through the Maori Mission fields in the North Island, in company with his wife and the Rev. Mr Laughton. Mr Barton saw ample evidence of the splendid work being done by the missionaries, the sisters of the church, and in some cases the teachers in the Native schools. At the conclusion of Mr Barton’s address, a vocal solo was given by Mrs M’Gregor, and a vocal duet by Mesdames Bartlett and Dixon, and a Eianoforte duet, “ Moszkowski’s Italy,” y Miss Hood and Master Bruce Martyn. Mrs J. Miller moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Barton for his interesting talk, and to those who had assisted with the musical items. A much-appreciated afternoon tea was served. The result of the afternoon's appeal was very satisfactory. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Ablaze with action, vivid with pageantry, and vital with drama, “ Lloyds of London.” a story of a love that changed the destiny of an empire, gives a thrilling account of the founding of England's sea power and the establishment of the world’s most exciting and extraordinary institution. Freddie Bartholomew and Madeleine Carroll are starred in the exceptional cast, which features the new romantic sensation Tyrone Power, and Sir Guy Standing. C. Aubrey Smith, and Virginia Field. The romance between Tyrone Power and Madeleine Carroll is ill-starred from the beginning, and it is not until the thrilling climax culminating in Nelson’s thrilling victory at the Battle of Trafalgar that the couple find the path to happiness. Set against the turbulent canvas of the beginnings of British supremacy of the seas, the romance serves to focus into a single stirring kaleidoscope the birth of the Empire and the growth of one of the world’s greatest business organisations. This attraction will be shown this afternoon and to-night. Plans are at the Bristola until 11.45 a.m. and at the theatre from 1.30 p.m. OPERA • HOUSE Three attractions will be screened at the Opera House to-night, so that patrons to this theatre are guaranteed a good evening’s entertainment. _ Starring handsome John Wayne._ “Conflict ” is based on Jack London's famed story, “The Abysmal Brute,” which is recognised as one of the finest stories written by this author. Photographed entirely in the rugged vrandeur of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. UOO miles from Hollywood, “ Conflict ” tells a virile, fast-moving story. The picture combines drama, suspense, excitement. and romance into a spirited action story. Gene Raymond, whose marriage to Jeanette Macdonald took place this week, is the male star in “ Walking on Air.” a semi-musical comedy. Ann Sothern and Harry Stephenson are also in the cast. . . „ A The third attraction is the MetroGoldwyn film of the Coronation, showing the ceremony in the Cathedral, the procession, and the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. COMMERCIAL OAMARU MARKETS Weather conditions have been favourable for farming operations and the winter sowing of wheat, etc., is well forward. Oats.—This market is firm, with prices unchanged from last week. The principal buyers of oats in the South Island are the millers, who are taking all oats suitable for milling purposes. The Australian markets for oats arc particularly strong, and this will tend to hold the New Zealand market. If anything, a firming is expected. There promises to be a fair sowing of oats in the spring, and merchants are already receiving orders from growers. Wheat.—An announcement has been made that another shipment of Australian wheat is to come to Wellington early next month. This has been arranged in view of the fact that southern supplies are difficult to obtain. It is understood that the price of this wheat is slightly lower than the previous shipment to Wellington. It is reported that,- owing to the excessive amount of rain in North Canterbury, farmers arc experiencing difficulty ui getting in their winter wheat. However. the North Otago farmers have had no difficulty in regard to weather conditions.

Potatoes. —As there is no export demand at the moment, business remains quiet, and there is only a nominal inquiry. Dunedin merchants arc holding fair stocks on consignment, and the local market in consequence is not active at the moment. The nominal price of f.a.q. whites is £5 on trucks, with very little demand. Seeds,—-Business continues quiet, with prices unchanged at last week's quotations. The cowgrass crops are disappointing, both in regard to yield and quality. The newly-shelled seed scon so far contains a fair percentage of brown seed, and is not attracting buyers.

MEN’S GOLF KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION An innovation in the knock-out competition this year is the draw in sections. There will be four rounds in each section, and section winners will then play off over another four rounds, in the first of which the winner of Section A will play the winner of Section B: C against D, E against F, and G against H. The draw has been “seeded,” and one of the eight lowest markers has been placed in each section. The following is the draw on handicap, match play, over 18 holes, the first round to be completed by June 27: Section A.—R. H. Watson a bye, V. R. Hedges a bye, E. Fraser a bye, B. W. Patterson v. I. Findlay, H. Grater v. G. Palmer, R. B. Nichols v J. Bulleid, H. P. S. Familton v I. Rudduck, L. Watson v. W. F. Armstrong. Section B. —C. Hedges a bye, H. R. Domigan a bye, W. Kerr a bye, Richardson v. A. M’Beath, Brundell v. R. Orbcll, jun., R. Wright v. A. Anderson. A. W. Woodward v. A. Bissett, D. Williams v. W. K. Tomlinson. Section C.—F. S. Milnes a bye, M. S. Holmes a bye, A. Millar a bye, E. O. Martin v. W. Gibson, G. Bulleid v. E. Costello, C. Rickman v. J. Farrell, D. L. Patterson v. R. Crisp, J. Scott v. L. R. Jordan. Section D.—J. M. Wilson a bye, D. V. G. Smith a bye, H. M. Ewart a bye, W. E. Judkins v. C. Smith, M. J. Wilson v. G. Restieaux, A. C. Hurst v. V. Bulleid, J. Monteath v. R. K. Ireland, G. M’Leod v. A. W. Judkins. Section E.—R. Mathieson a bye, T. Hedges a bye, C. Zimmermann a bye, F. Halligan v. S. Cuthbertson, H. R. Wise v. Hurst, jun., J. H. Main v. W. Widdowson, Luke v. Morrah, Dr Orbell v. L. Wright. Section F.—M. K. M'Culloch a bye, E. M’Kenzie a bye, W. Christie a bye, H. W. M’Kclvie v. M. Ryan H. Treseder v. F. W. Humphries, C. Nicholson v. Whittaker, J. C. Rowe v. F. Crimp, C. R. Hedges v. C. C. Cook. Section G.—Roxby a bye, Mulligan a bye, D. L, Grant a bye, N. M’Quade v M Fastier, I. M’Ewan v. H. Murison, H. W. Sinclair v. A. Bain, D. Findlay v. Marlow, G. Donaldson v. S. Mawhiney. , „ Section H,—P. Hargreaves a bye, G. Catto a bye, K. Kinder v. G. Cuthbertson, H. B. M’Dowell v. A. Forrest, J. Kinder v. C, Campbell, H. T. Hall v. H. Kinder, H. Maude v. W. Cubitt, N. Fraser v. H. Burton. BOXING EDDINGTON AND JENKIN It is expected there will be a big contingent of South Canterbury boxing patrons In Oamaru on Thursday of next week for the “ Tiger ” Edding-ton-Stan Jenkin professional contest, and, as there will certainly be a large crowd of local supporters also, the Opera House should be well filled. With “Tiger” Eddington (Timaru) as one of the contestants, there is sure to be plenty of action introduced into this contest, which will be of 12 threeminute rounds. Eddington has won all his professional bouts so far. while Jenkin has won two out of three fights since turning professional. As amateurs these two boys met on more than one occasion, and their performances were generally of a high class. The following amateur bouts have been arranged:—L. Greaney (Dunedin) v. M. Hunter (Oamaru), B. Buckley (Dunedin) v. A. Luxon (Oamaru), Wheeler (Dunedin) v. W. Jack (Timaru), N. Jenkin (Oamaru) v. J. Smith (Timaru), B. Newton (Oamaru) v. B. Owers (Timaru). An emergency bout has also been arranged between Latimer and Collett, both of Oamaru. Popular charges for admission are being made, and the box plan will be opened at Begg’s on Monday morning. GENERAL NEWS A meeting of the North Otago Horticultural Society was held for the purpose of making preparations for the annual meeting at the end of this month. The president (Mr P. W. Hargreaves) occupied the chair. Mr J. Tait reminded the committee of tne National Show to be held in January. 1938. and suggested that the .possibility of entering an exhibit in the provincial display section should be discussed as early as possible. The president thanked the members of the committee for the assistance they had given him during his term of office. The year had been a very successful one, and he attributed this to the loyalty and enthusiasm of the committee. He pgnecially referred to, the fine. work done by the secretary (Mr G. MLeod). At the euchre tournament and dance held at Waitaki. the prize-winners in the ladies’ section were Mrs b. bimpson first and Mrs Logan second, and in the men’s section Mr D. Brosnan was first and Mr H. Brosnan second. The consolation prizes given by Mr Jackson were won by Mrs G. Tulford and Mr S. Searle. Mrs Hewson supplied the music for the dance. Mr Todd actwill be received at Mr A. W. Woodward’s office. Itchen street, up till noon on Friday, July »2. f °r the renewal of the spouting and fixing downpipes on the grand stand at the Show Grounds. . , . , Colonel Closey will continue his addresses on “The Compensating Price Plan for Farmers” at Duntroon tonight Otiake on Monday night, and Hilde’rthorpe on Tuesday night. Colonel Closey deals with his subject in a most able manner, and has had good meetings in this district up to the, present. The Newborough Ladies Guilds brine-and-buy sale resulted in a welcome addition to the church s funds. The sfalls had been erected by Messrs Rankin and Brook, and Mr Hollands CI SSSeS G extended a welcome to the guests, and the ex-president (Mrs Forrest) assisted the stall-holders in their preparations. Those in charge of th< - stalls were. Work stail—Mesdames Mays, Kerr and H Martin: produce —Mesdames Brook, Holland and Gribben: tea rooms— Mesdames Brook, Hughes, Shannahan and Kilgour. Enjoyable songs were rendered by Mesdames Glass and Souness. with Mrs Maclntyre at the organ, and a humorous sketch, ine Lost Property Office," was given by Misses Hill and Wilson. Archdeacon Russell thanked the ladies for their effort, and all who had contributed to the success of the sale. Something out of the prdlnary in dance fare is to bo provided at the “ Blue Danube Ball, to be held by Messrs J. R. M’Kenzie, Ltd. Oamaru, in the Drill Hall on Monday. June 28. The New Majestic Orchestra, of eight instruments, including two pianos, will provide the dance music, and patrons will delight in their placing of the "Blue Danube. The floor will be specially prepared, and tn ere will be a continuous supper. There will be many novelties, with prizes. One guinea cash will be given to the "Belle of the Ball.” The proceeds from this ball will go to the Plunket Society. HORSE SALE A successful horse sale was conducted at Clare’s stables yesterday by Messrs Wright. Stephenson, and Co. A fair entry of horses realised the following prices:—Scvcu-year-uld di aught tedding. £37; Ihree-year-okl draught geldings. £35 10s and £3ss; nme-yoar-old draught mare, £2B; eight-year-old draught gelding. £2O; aged draught geldings, from £ls to £-0, afX-d draught, marc, from £5 10s to £l£ seven-year-old spring-cart gelding. £2O; hacks, at £lO. £9, £7. and £6 10s.

MANCHESTER UNITY LOYAL OAMARU LODGE On Thursday night the lodge room was filled to capacity for the halfyearly meeting and “ Old-timers’ Night” of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, No. 5284, , „ The offices were filled by the following past grand members o£ the lodge: N.G. Bro. T. S. Pinder. V.G. Bro. G. W. Atkinson: G.M., Bro. W. Shirkey, sen.; conductor. Bro. C. E. Taylor; P.S., Bro. W. Couper; warden. Bro. Edwards: guardian, Bro. T. Jenkin; R.S.N.G., Bro. A. E. Sherwin; L.S.N.G., Bro. R. W. Arnott; R.S.V.G., Bro. G. J. N. Farrant; L.S.V.G.. Bro. W Oats There was a large representation of members from the sister lodges An invitation was extended by the Remuera Lodge (Auckland), and two Oamaru residents residing in Auckland were delegated to attend. _ A letter conveying best wishes and fraternal greetings was received from PG. Bro. J. P. Smith (Christchurch). The Loyal Star oi the North Lodge forwarded an invitation to its halfyearly meeting on Monday next. Notification was received from the Otago District official organiser (Bro. W. A. Cameron) regarding the official visit to the Loyal Mount Wenden Lodge on Saturday, June 26. Accounts amounting to £262 16s 8d were passed for payment. . The election of officers resulted as follows: —N.G., Bro. G E Hollands: V. Bro. O. Port; E.S.. Bro. E. H. Dawson; warden. Bro. J. E. Frame; guardian, Bro. T. R. G. Cox; GM.. Bro. W. J. Kidd: R.S.N.G.. Bro. A. E. Sherwin; L.S.N.G., Bro. I. Sherwin: R.S.V.G.. Bro. I. Ur % R. W. Arnott: auditor. P.G. Bro. W. HallMasters. The installation ceremony was conducted by the D.D.L.M., Bro. Couper. who was assisted by members of the North Otago District of Past Grands Lodge. The position of conductor was left over until the next meeting. Tne newly-installed officers suitably returned thanks. , , A vote of appreciation was accorded P.G. Bro. G. E. Richardson for his past services as publicity officer. Bro. Port was elected to the position. Responses to the visitors’ toast were made by N.G. Sis. E. Carrad (Loyal Star of the North), P.G. Bro. P. Clarke (Loyal Ngapara), P.G. Bro. R. Oats (Loyal Band of Friendship). P- G - A. D. Guild (Loyal Middlemarch), W.M. Sis. G. A. Abel (Past Grands Lodge), B.G.M. Bro. C. Gilbert (Ashley i district), Bro. B. Woodard (Loyal Lgcston) P.G. Bro. T. Jenkin (Loyal Arawua), P.G. Bro. T. Finder (Loyal Naseby), Bro. Ericson (Loyal Star of West, Orepuki, Southland), and the N.G. (Bro. Hollands), on behalf of the Loyal Rangiora Lodge. It was resolved to enter for the Otago District Efficiency Shield competition. It was agreed to make an official visit to the Loyal Star of the North Lodge on Monday night. , nr , It was also decided to present P.G. Bro. R. F. C. Storey with his emblematic certificate and Oddfellows honours. (MO( 4 K ban q UET » At the conclusion of the business 100 members sat down to a “ mock banquet,” provided by the " old-timers. P.S.P.G. Bro. W. Couper, who occupied the chair, was accompanied by N.G, Sis. E. Carrad, W.M. Sis. G. A. Abel, and N.G. Bro. G. E. Hollands. The following toast list was honoured: —"The King,” “The Otago District and Officers” (P.G. Bro. C. E. Taylor—Bro. W. Couper). “The Newlyelected Officers” (P.G. Bro. T. Pinder N.G. Bro. G. E. Hollands, G.M. Bro. W. J. Kidd, V.G. Bro. O. Port, E.S. Bro. E. H. Dawson, Warden Bro J. Frame, and Guardian Bro. T. Cox), “ Our Visitors (Trustee P.G. Bro. P. T. Mulligan— P.S. Bro. A. Murray, Ngapara; W.M. Sis. G. Abel, Past Grands. N.G. Sis. E. Carrad, Loyal Star of North; P.G. Bro. R. Oats, Band of Friendship: P.G. Bro. T. Jenkin, Arawua; P.G. T. Ericson, Orepuki; Bro. Woodard, Leeston; P.G: Bro. Chivers, City of Christchurch; and P.G.M. Bro. Gilbert, Ashley District), “ Trustees ” (P.G, Bro. W. Shirkey—P.G. Bro. Mulligan), “The Loyal Oamaru Lodge (P.SJP.G. Bro. A Murray—P.G. Bro. W. Edwards), “Our Hosts” (P.G. Bro. Couper—P.G. Bro. C. E. Taylor, Bros. E. S. Symon and J. Herron), “The Chairman” (P.G. Bro. T. Jenkin—Bro. W. Couper), “ The Entertainers ” (P.G. Bro. Taylor —Sis. A. Smyth). , . „ Bro. Couper read the roll of officers who joined the Loyal Oamaru Lodge prior to 1920, there being 130 names to record. In proposing the toast of the Otago District, Bro. Taylor spoke of the excellent officers who had passed through the offices, and in replying Bro. Couper dealt principally on the ideals and financial aspect of the Otago District and Manchester Unity. _ A pleasing intermission took place when N.G. Sis. E. Csrrfld called on P.G. Sis. M. M. Jenkin to accept a presentation, in view of her approaching marriage, and also an emblematic certificate for her unselfish service to the Loyal Star of the North Lodge. Other members spoke in glowing terms of the work of Sis. Jenkin, who returned thanks. ' ~ .. During the evening enjoyaole items were contributed by sisters M. Christie (songs). A. Smyth (recitation). Bro. T R G. Cox (piano-accordion), Sl ? - e' S.' Kidd (recitation), and Bros. J. C. Dickson, Couper, and C. E. Taylor (songs).,

HOCKEY TEAMS FOR TO-DAY Oamaru Seniors v. Totara, at 2 p.m. —Blair, Goodall, Muir, Whitburn, Hore, Hicks, Stringer, Rawstorn, Beswick, Thomas, Nesbitt. „ , Oamaru Second Grade v. St. Patrick’s. at 1.30 p.m.—Hayes, Dewar. Middleton. Minty (2), Anderson. Port, M’Caffrey, Christie, Brain, Paterson, Kelk. „ , Oamaru Third Grade, a bye. PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —June 19: 11.23 a.m. and 11.46 p.m. June 20. 0.10 p.m. The Karetu. from Newcastle, Sydney and Hobart, via ports, is due about Thursday, June 24, for direct discharge at Oamaru. . The Waipahi will load to-day for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Wednesday for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. , , , , ... The Wingatui, from Auckland, will load on Monday evening for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. BASKETBALL Teams for to-day;— _ _ . Star AL—Misses C. Minty. S. Colclough, A. Smyth. K. Pilling, O Hedges. B. Forbes, D. Crawshaw. B. Warnock, B. Davey. _ T , . „ Star Bl.~Misses J. Johnston, R. Dunn, J. Ericson, G. Abel, E. Carrad, R. Dick, G. Dobson, B. Burns, D. Cunningham. , _ T Star Bll.—Misses L. Joyce, P, Joyce, H. Grant. N. Smythe, I. Elliott, G. M’Ncill. B. Carrad, E. M Neill, U. Pile, emergency, Miss J. Cunningham. Southern No. 1. —Misses J. Byres, J. MacGregor. J. Wilson. Mrs Robertson. Misses N. Brown, J. Wilson, B. Johnston. J. Oats. R. MacGregor , Southern No. 2.—Misses M. Tripp, M. Cox, S. M'Cabe, J. Love, A. \oung. S. Carruthers, S. Hunt. M. Green, I. Walt; emergency, Miss I. Cox. PERSONAL A visitor to Oamaru Is the Rev. J. Lawson Robinson, 8.A.. of St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch, who will be preaching at St. Paul’s Church tomorrow. He was formerly minister of Columba Presbyterian Church, Oamaru. and later at First Church, InVe At a the 'meeting of the North Otago Horticultural Society a motion of condolence was passed with Dr R. S. Orbell and family in the loss of Mrs Orbell The president (Mr P. W. Hargreaves) spoke appreciatively of the good work Mrs Orbell had done in horticultural interests.

OVERSEAS MAILS Overseas mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under:— The next despatch for Great Britain is per the Monterey, closing on Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. To-day (Saturday), June 19.—Great Britain. Ireland. Continent of Europe, also South Ameripa, via Montevideo (per Tairoa, from Lyttelton), at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters at Chief Post Office at 2.20 p.m. Mail due London August 1. (Specially-addressed correspondence only.) Ocean and Nauru Islands (per Myrtlebank, from Auckland), per north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at Chief Post Office 2.20 p.m. Sunday, June 20— Ocean and Nauru Islands (per Myrtlebank, from Auckland). by New Zealand airliner, at midnight. Letters only. Extra fee Id per ounce. Wednesday, June 23.—Australian States, South Africa, and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-Singapore-Eng-land air mail, rates on application (per Wanganella, from Auckland), by north express 2 p.m. Late fees Chief Post Office 2.20 p.m. By New Zealand air service. Letters only. Extra fee Id per ounce, by airliner 8 p.m. Friday. June 25—Australian States, South Africa, and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-Singapore-England air mail, rates on application (per Maunganui, from Wellington), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. Air mail due London July 14. By New Zealand air service. Letters only. Extra fee Id per ounce by airliner at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 26.—Fiji, Samoa, Honolulu and Japan, also Canada, United States of America. Great Britain. Ireland and Europe (per Monterey, from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. Due London July 24. Tuesday, June 29.—Tonga, Samoa, and Fiji, also Tahiti (per Matua, from Auckland) by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. By New Zealand airliner at 8 p.m. Letters only. Extra fee Id per ounce. ARRIVAL IN LONDON OF OVERSEAS MAILS Mails which left New Zealand on May 18, via Vancouver, arrived London June 14. Air mail despatched from New Zealand on May 28, via Aus-tralia-England air mail service, arrived London June 14. INCOMING OVERSEAS MAILS June 19.—Karetu: Australian. June 22.—5.5. Fordsdale from London: English mail. S.s. Kalingo, from Newcastle, via Napier: Australian mail. June 23.—5.5. Maunganui, from Sydney: Australian mail. June 30—R.m.s. Niagara, from Vancouver, via Auckland; English and American mail. PETER PAN DRAMA CLUB There was a large attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of the Peter Pan Drama Club. The following one-act plays were read:— “ Twentieth Century Lullaby, by Cedric Mount, under the direction of Mrs Colin Clark: "The Clock Strikes Ten,’’ by D. E. Hickey and A. G. Prys Jones, under the direction of Mrs R. A. M’Dowell; “ The First and the Host, by John Galsworthy, under the direction of Mr D. Findlay; “Sing a Song of Sixpence," by Muriel and Sydney Box, under the direction of Miss C, Lane. CHURCH SERVICES

The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh will conduct both services at Columba Presbyterian Church to-morrow. In the morning he will speak on “Be Still, and Know that I am God," and in the evening his subject will be He That Has Aye Something Ayont Need Never Be Weary.” The annual Bible class concert will be held on Wednesday. June 23, commencing at 7.30 p.m., the admission to which is Is. The preacher at St. Paul s Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be the Rev. J. Lawson Robinson, of bt. Andrew’s Church, Christchurch. His subject in the morning will be Loyalty to Whom or What? " and in the evening he will speak on “ Measuring the Infinite with a Foot-rule,” The Eveline service at 6.30 p.m. will be taken by the Rev. H. T. Hlair. At the service in the Wesley Church on Sunday morning four boys will sing the quartet “Work on. The subject for the evening is ‘The Mount Called Olivet.” The choir will render the anthem, “I Will Lift Up Mme Eyes.” At the close of the evening service a social hour will be held in the Wesley Hall, The Rev. J. P. Jack will preach at Enfield at 2.30 P ’ln St. Luke’s parish to-morrow Archdeacon Russell will celebrate holy communion at St. Luke’s at 8 and will take the evensong there at 6.30, when the anthem “ Thine, O Lord, is the Greatness ” will be sung. He will officiate at Newborough at 11 and Totara at 2.30. The Rev. Bernard Plumb will take the Young Men’s Bible Class at 10 and celebrate holy communion at St. Luke’s at the close of the 11 o clock matins. He will take the Sunday school at 2 and evensong at Newborough at 6.30, The annual meeting of parishioners and a social gathering will be held in the parish hall on Tuesday next at 7.30 p.m., when annual reports will be presented and the church wardens and vestry elected. The subject for the Christian Science service to be held in the Douglas Social Credit Hall to-morrow at 7 p.m. is Is the Universe, Including Man. Evolved by Atomic Force.” RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for to-day:— Excelsior Seniors -Osborne, Davey. Thorne, Stewart, M Iver, M Hendry (2), Jones, Munro, Lindsay, Clelland, M'Leod, Easton. M'lntosh. Heselwood. Excelsior Juniors— Shirkey. Flaherty, Wates, Carlson. Carson, Fans, Bee, Harwood, Luxon, Ross, Minty, Murray, Anderson, Godsell, Cayford, Wheeler. Gleeson. _. „ Excelsior Fourth Grade v. St. Kevin’s, at St. Kevin’s, at 2 p.m.—Hamilton, Wilton, Campbell, Whyte, Rowlands (2). Mitchell, Pilling, Gray. Cayford, Beattie. Brooker. Hoskings, Dobson, Woolstein, Rosie, de Joux, Kilpatrick, Sherwin. PALMERSTOM Classes in Dramatic Art An excellent attendance of very keen students of the dramatic art is being maintained under the tuition of Miss , Elizabeth Loe. Plays have been re- | hearsed by members of the three local societies responsible for this innovation. and instruction in mime, acting, stage deportment, technique, and the practical making of small properties has been given. Miss Loe expresses satisfaction at the progress of the local talent. She will be the guest of Miss Brenda Bell, of Shag Valley Station, over the week-end, after which she proceeds to Dunedin in furtherance of her profession.