NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23225, 24 June 1937, Page 16

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH

SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL A MEETING A A;

> was a good attendance : of parishioners at the seventy-second annual meeting of the St. Luke s Anglican Church, the Yen. Archdeacon RuSf iell presiding. . . : ARCHDEACON -. RUSSELL’S • •• ' HEPORJ s In ttis report,'Archdeacon Russell ex-, pressed gratitude tbv God for- having spared him to complete 26 years of Ministry at- St.-Luke’s Church. Soon

• after-the last annual meeting St. Luke’s lost the Rev. and Mrs Goodman, and' •the affection in which they were held was manifested in the enthusiastic social gathering and parting., gifts Which preceded their departure for Queenstown;--Then ah the beginning -of August the church had an equally happy gathering to give a welcome to the ;Rev, and - Mrs; Plumb.;- vie Plumb’s gifts as, a preacher and speaker and. •Bible class leader were greatly ’appreciated,; while his-earnest pastoral'work; . was a great help to the archdeacon. The past year had seen the “ call home ” of some of the church’s valued parishioners. Miss Jhne EtheLßoberts had been the devoted secretary and -treasurer of the Newborough Ladies’ Guild for 30 years and had cared for the sanctuary and flowers of St. Luke'sfor'as long a period; Mr Walter Ineson was a member of the vestry and gave years of Service as organist and Sunday school superintendent at Newborough. Mrs Mary Gledhill Orbell was a generous and valuable helper .'at St. Luke’s Ladies’ Guild and other -parish activities. Mcsdames Anna Coatman, Alice Maud Bradshaw. Mary Ann Wood and Messrs Henry Winsley and John Macpherson were staunch supporters of St. Luke's for very many years, and Mrs Harriet Pascoe was one of the pillars of the church at Herbert, while Mrs Leah Macdonald spent her early life in Oatnaru. and, after helping the church at Balclutha, returned to St. Luke’s for its close. Young Roy Stevenson’s accidental death on mountain slopes was a great regret, and Inez Marshall and Elsie Wilson were other young lives called away in their youth. Mesdames Racfiel Bishop, Louisa Johnston, Mary Winslade and Messrs Thomas Cox, William Gibson, Robert Hill, William Hart and William Smith were parishioners whom the church valued. The church had suffered real loss by removal. from Oatnaru of several parishioners who had rendered very faithful service, . • , , , In addition to the visit of the bishop for the annual confirmation, they had inspiring visits from Bishops Graham Brown (Jerusalem) and Chambers (Tanganyika). Archdeacon Whitehead kindly came to preach at the patronal festival, and the Rev. D. Hillman, the former vicar, was here for three Sundays before his departure for England. He was also grateful to the Revs. A. H; Aitcheson. S. J. Cooper, J. L. Anderson, W. Edgar, P. C. Main, W. C. Stace. J. N. Thompson, and Mr John Wilson, of Melanesia, for their help on other occasions. Captain Kee’s Church Army Mission was a great help and inspiration. v , , The help of his lay readers had been invaluable throughout the year, and the assistance of the servers was much appreciated. He could not speak too highly of the loyal devotion to the work of the parish and of their personal friendship which had been given by the churchwardens, the parish treasurer, and the secretary. They had all done yeoman service, in their respective offices, and had been well supported by the vestry, every man of which had set an example of regular church attendance and devotion to the business side of the parish activities. Mr Wdodward had given them another year of service as auditor. They owed special thanks to Mr, Williamson for kindly undertaking the letting of the parish hall and for other activities, also to Mr Naylor for editing the special St, Luke’s gazette, and besides his continued help in many other ways. U The St. Luke’s Guild, under the pre-sidency-of, Mrs Plumb, and Mrs Hall as "secretary. held a v ££o^ C dßuy “ af home, and also a bring and nuy sale, the proceeds of which were a great help to the vestry a funds. The Newborough .Guild, under Mrs Forrest as president, and Mrs as secretary. ! held a successful gift afternoon and sale of work: which enabled them to purchase a new organ for the services, and To continue to pay the expenses of the upkeep of the church room and to make a contribution to real debt of gratitude to the-‘Sunday school teachera and Bible class leaders. They. were proud that Eileen Steenson won the bishop s prize at the diocesan examination. There was no more flourishing parish organisation than the Mothers Jnion, which gave so much practical help in bo many ways. The St. Lukes branch, with its 70 members, had Mrs Pindar as president, Mrs Cayford secretary. and Mrs Baker treasurer. The Newborough sub-branch had 10 members. . Since Mrs Waring’s departure. Mrs Turvey had been president and Mrs - Brook secretary and treasurer. The union was a great spiritual force In the parish, - • , ~ „ , They warmly appreciated the good work of their organists and choirs. Mr Burry had completed 34 years of splendid service at St. Luke’s as organist. They had lost some good choir, members but gained some others, but would he thankful for some more male sing-; ers. The rendering of the Messiah and .“Olivet de Calvary” was most creditable. Through the kindness of St. Luke’s Dramatic Club and Messrs H. Maude and Williamson, a supply of new hymn books and some psalters were procured, and through Mrs M’Kdlar and Miss Orr some new cassocks. Through the kind offer of the ministers and managers, they had recently taken the Presbyterian Church at Totara for their fortnightly services. They were also tenants of the Presbyterian Church,-at Pukeun and of the Methodist Church at Enfield- , He was particularly thankful that their Thursday evening intercessions for the sick had been regularly mam- ■ tained, and had proved of real benefit I to many afflicted people- The midweek, celebration of holy communion on Thursday mornings at 10 o clock I had been of great help to some of their ! people.- The Scripture Union had continned its useful work under Mrs ! Steenson’s leadership, and with Miss Gifford’s continued interest. The harivest festivals throughout the parish ■ enabled them to send over a ton of produce .to the diocesan orphanages,. and to heljp s ?Xt r il! of their sick people, while- they sent over £l7 to the orphanage funds. The Coronation services and those of the seventy-first patronal- festivals were very encouraging. Mr Walter Rush had continued his splendid work as Scoutmaster with his well-disciplined ! troop, and Miss V. Irwin had had equal i success - with her large pack of Wolf Cubs. Mr Plumb had been able to give her a great deal of assistance. Mrs Inglis was a keen secretary of the Scout Committee. Miss MDouall had givea, another year’s devoted service to thfe care of the sanctuary and ; the sacred vessels at St. Lukes, ana ’had had’Miss Doris Williams's assistI shoo 1 At’ Newborough Mesdames Rankin and Bone, Misses Collingwood, Glynn J. Sumpter, and Brook had provided flowers fpr the altar: Mrs Kerr and Miss Glynn had looked after the sacred linen: 'Messrs Rankin and Hollands ■ had kept the hedges trimmed: and Messrs Brook, Hollands, Atkinson, and Selfc had cared for the lawns and gardens. It was pleasing to know that a legacy had been left by Mr Gavin Dennison for the enlargement of the Newborough Churchroom. The sum of £9O had come from England, and was in the hands of the Diocesan Trust Board. There was a promise of a further amount in the future. Mr Stanley Roberts had kindly drawn up plans for the proposed enlargement, which would be considered when it was known what sum was available. The Ngaio Girls’ Club under Mrs I Plumb’s presidendy, and with Miss Irwin as secretary, had a very successful year, and were able to pur-

chase a new piano for the hall. The Kiwi Club also had a successful concert for the vestry funds. The new heaters in the church and hall had been a great comfort during the winter months. The church was grateful to Mr J. Preston for bearing the cost of completing the asphalting of the paths around the church, while the Patronal Festival contributions enabled the vestry to top-dress the paths around the church and vicarage.- They were also grateful to Mrs E. F. Armstrong for collecting S. Barnabas’s contributions for the Melanesian Mission, to Miss K. Robins and others fqr collecting funds for the orphanages, to Misses Welsh and ‘A. Colenso for looking after the distribution of , the Church Envoy, and to Mr Ombler for acting as secretary for the envelope system; also to Messrs Rickman, W. R. Williams, and S. MacpherSon for frequently motoring Mr Plumb to country services, and to the press. St. Luke’s had 51 baptisms, 21 marriages, and .29 burials, and 43 candidates were confirmed. There were ■26s’young people in the Sunday schools and Bible classes at St, Luke's, Newborough, and Totara, with 30 teachers, i iThe archdeacon was sorry to see that the treasurer’s financial statement showed a debit balance of £BO (is 2d, hut -he was glad to notice that the offertories at St. Luke’s had increased by £36,. Newborough £lO, and the country, services £3l. The Ladies’ Guild had given £ll more than last year, and the Sunday school account showed an increase of £l2, due to no picnic being held owing to the epidemic. The hall account showed a decreased profit of £lO, due to the loss of the Savage Club as tenants. The payment of £2B off tho £7O due for the new heaters was a new expense this year, but the total expenses were £BS less than last year. It was Mr George Fenwick’s legacy of £IOO which helped the church through last year. The church was still £2O short of its missionary quota of £l2O, but he earnestly hoped that the deficit would be contributed by the end of the month, and the missionaries given the support they deserved. In conclusion, Archdeacon Russell thanked all those who had been of assistance to himself and the church. He prayed that a double portion of God’s blessing might be upon all the work of their church in the coming year, and that they might be filled with His Spirit and consecrated to His service.

CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT In presenting their annual report, the churchwardens again thanked the vicar, Yen. Archdeacon Russell, for his great work in the parish, and especially so for his ministrations to the sick, aged, and the poor. It was a pleasure for them to hear from all sides how thankful such people were, and one thing that was outstanding in so far as Archdeacon Russell was concerned was that no difference was made to what denomination these people belonged. The- church wardens also thanked the Rev. B. Plumb for his good work in the parish, and especially among the young people. Sincere thanks were also extended to the choirmaster (Mr Burry) and his choir; the superintendent of the Sunday school (Mr H. Williamson); the teachers of the Sunday school, Ladies Guild, Mothers’ Union and all other church organisations both at St. Lukes and Newborough and country districts; the treasurer and secretary, and all vestrymen and vergers. Although the balance sheet did not come up to expectations it was fairly good, the reason being that many of the parishioners did not attend church during the epidemic. The church wardens hoped that the coming year would be a better one so far as finance was concerned. Salaries and wages were much better now, and the question of improving the stipends of the clergymen must be dealt with very shortly. In conclusion the church wardens thanked the parishioners for their kindness and assistance. . The reports were received and the balance sneet was adopted. Mr A. Bloch, in referring to the report and balance sheet, praised the work of Archdeacon Russell, and later he took the opportunity of thanking one and all for the many kindnesses extended to him during his illness. Archdeacon Russell spoke at length ° n Mr*H!°c!' Lightvvood deprecated the feeling of self-satisfaction that things were not so bad. The church and hall were showing serious signs of decay and a sum of at least £IOOO could.be spent on repairs and renovations. Various improvements were required, and an effort should be made immediately to establish a fund and get the W The B. h O?'Plumb supported the Pr The° U foll P owfng office-bearers were elected;—Vicar’s warden. Mr H. E. Williamson: parishioners warden, Mr A. Bloch: vestrymen—Messrs W. Atkinson, Cr. E. Hollands, H. J. Jenkins, H C. Lightwood, A. Millar, W. R. *• Naylor, S. M. Taylor, W. K. Tomlin* son and J. H. Treseder; auditor, Mr A. W. Woodward. , Special reference was made to the work of the archdeacon, Mr W. F. Naylor, who had been secretary of the Young Men’s Bible Class for 10 years, and also the services of Ml ’ s Shannahan, who had efficiently kept the Newborough Church in order Votes of appreciation were passed to the retiring vestrymen—Messrs W. H. Hathour? A. Ombler and C. Rickman. During the evening songs were rendered by Mrs H. E. Stamford and Mr F. C. Burry, the latter officiating at meeting of the new vestry Messrs Naylor and Williamson were re-elected secretary and treasurer respectively. BASKETBALL The following are the games and referees for Saturday:— A Grade.—Enfield v. Star, at 2 p.m., at court 1 (Miss M. S. Fitzgerald): Oamaru II v. J. R. M'Kenzies, Ltd., at 2 p.m.. at court 2 (Miss M. Newson). B Grade.—Star II v. Enfield, at 2 p.m., at court 3 (Miss J. Fraser); Southern I v. W.G.H.S. C, at 3 p.m., at court I (Miss C. Miller): Star I v. Airedale, at 2.45 p.m., at court 2 (Miss O Irwin); Papakaio v. Five Forks, at 2,45 p.m., at court 3 (Miss B. Austin); Southern II v Ardgowan, at 2.45 p.m., at the South School (Miss Tempero). PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 24: 2.45 a.m. and 3 Arrival.—The Wainui (1633 tons. Collier) at 7 a.m. on Wednesday from ° Departure.—' The Wainui, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. NOTES The Karetu, from Newcastle, Sydney and Hobart, via ports, is due on Monday, June 28, for discharge at will load about Tuesday June 29, for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. . . , , , The Wainui will load on Wednesday. July 7, for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipahi is due to leave Auckland on Friday, June 25. She is duo at this port on Monday, July 5, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via P °Tlfe Waimana is due at Oamaru about August 15 from Bluff to load meat and general cargo for London. The Union Steam Ship Company, as agents for the Federal Steam Navigation Company, advise that the Kent will load at Oamaru on Monday, July 5, meat and general cargo for West Coast United Kingdom ports and general cargo for London.

RUGBY FOOTBALL NOTES CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE

FIXTURES July 3.—Town v. Country, in the country. July 17.—North Otago v: Eastern Districts, at Palmerston. July 24.—North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Oamaru. August 7.—Town v. Country, at

Oamaru. August 14.—North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Timaru. August 28.—North Otago v. Manawatu, at Palmerston North. September 2.—North Otago v. Taranaki, in Taranaki. September 4. North Otago v. Wanganui, at Wanganui. September B.—North Otago v. Wairarapa, in Wairarapa. September 11.—North Otago v. Canterbury, at Christchurch. September 18.—North Otago v. Ashburton, at Ashburton. September 22.—North Otago v. Marlborough, at Oamaru. NOTES

Both Athletic and Maheno have been pegging even in points throughout the senior competition matches, and now at the end of the third round they are still running equal. Old Boys are now five points behind the leading teams, so that it appears as if Maheno and Athletic are the only two teams in the running. However, Old Boys still have a chance, but theirs is very remote indeed. The meeting of Athletic and Maheno on Saturday has naturally created a good deal of interest, and the result will give a good indication as to which team will be the shield holders this season.

In the junior competition Waitaki is in the lead, and St. Kevin’s heads both the Third and Fifth Grades, while Athletic A is at the top of the Fourth Grade competition. THE TOWN TEAM

The North Otago Rugby Union’s selectors (Messrs B. B. Blackmore, W. Williams, and L. Ward) apparently had no consideration as to what the constitutions of some of the followers of Rugby in Oamaru might be in declaring the players to represent Town against Country on July 3, as there is no doubt that the inclusion of some of the players must have had the same effect as a bombshell thrown in their midst. How the selectors arrived at some of their decisions is hard to understand. It was understood that with the forthcoming North Island tour this season the main objects were to give greater encouragement to local players, thus creating a better standard of football, and to give North Otago greater prominence in Rugby circles with the object of bringing more travelling teams to Oamaru. Wifh such an important, tour in view it is the duty of the selectors to gather together as quickly as possible players who will best represent North Otago, and not to continue carrying out experiments right up to the very last minute of selecting players to make the trip. It appears that the selectors are making very drastic experiments right from the outset, and if this state of affairs continues, it will be difficult to forecast what kind of a team will travel from North Otago. There is little fault that can be found with the front row of forwards, and this trio, if kept together, should do well. However, there is room for improvement in the second row. Surely Carrodus and Cameron are the type of forwards who would All the positions of side-support and lock respectively. These two are the tallest and heaviest forwards in the competition. and would be more useful assets to a team than both Hodge and Wood. Both have played hard, vigorous football this season, and their noninclusion is hardly creditable. A good second row would, therefore, be Carrodus, Cameron, Low, and Johnston. It is difficult to realise what prompted the selectors in including A. Brown—was it on account of his rather easy tries on Saturday last? It might also be remembered that Brown has played several games on the wing for Athletic this season. On his play this season Steele is the man for this position. In the backs there appears to be a general mix-up. The half-back, Hunt, has had his first year in senior football, and although not disgracing himself it must be more of an experiment that has brought about his inclusion, as he lacks the experience of, say, M'Laren or Souness, who are particularly sound, especially when up against a heavier pack of forwards. It is when North Otago meets outside teams that Hunt, if he still remains in this position, is going to discover difficulty when the odds arc against him. M'Laren, who played half-back all this season, is to play at second five-eighths on July 3, but it is impossible to see how he will give of his best in a position to which he has not been accustomed. • Dwyer should give a good account of himself at first five-eighth, but surely Gillies is the right man to play outside him. Then coming to the three-Quarters, it is difficult to follow how the selectors can play Mason on the wing, a position he has hardly ever played in. His best position would be at centre, if he is to be included. However, the writer would prefer Martin, but his non-inclusion might be excusable in view of the fact that he has been on the bank for the last two Saturdays owing to an injury. As it is, the centre position has been given to Papps, who, although sound, was seen playing at full-back for Excelsior in the earlier part of the season, then at five-eighths, and then on some Saturdays not at oil. Paops. it must be said, has been sound, but he is much too slow for a centre. Gray, if given the opportunities, should make a good scoring man, and why not have the Old Boys’ winger, Borrie, on the other wing? Easton has not been playing up to his old form since he returned to the game after suffering from an injury, and lie should watch that he does not have to give way to Budd. the Athletic custodian, who has been gradually gaining prominence as a very reliable full-back. LAST SATURDAY’S GAMES Both senior games last Saturday wore disappointing, the standard of football displayed being about the poorest this season. Play was exceptionally ragged, with (ho result that spectators must have been very disappointed after hoping to witness two spectacular games. The Oval game between Old Boys and Maheno was confined mainly to the forwards. The Black backs did make attempts at opening up the game, but their efforts proved futile. The playing of Easton at five-eighth was a bad mistake on the part of Old Boys, as this player appeared as if he could do nothing

right, and upset the whole line. Webb was also weak, and had these two players shown much better form, Old Boys’ chances would have been better. The Green backs were very disappointing, and displayed only one or two bright movements. Bruce gave Maheno its win when he drop-kicked a beautiful goal. On No. 2 ground Excelsior had to play five juniors to bring the team up to the full quota, and was therefore handicapped. Athletic ran up a good lead of 15 points in the first half, but Excelsior held them well in the second spell, each side scoring three points. The Athletic backs played a prominent part in Athletic’s win, although they did not combine so well as on previous occasions. Both sets of forwards battled hard throughout. TOKARAHI v. PIRATES

In spite of a very cold wind, a fair crowd turned out to see the Tokarahi - Pirates match. The Blues (Tokarahi) lost the toss and played against a Strong sun and a disagreeable crosswind. From the kick oil the ball rebounded off a Pirates player and was picked up 011-sidc. Tokarahi were awarded a free kick, Ledingham being successful. A series of free kicks to the Blacks nearly resulted in D. Grant evening up, the ball travelling just outside the posts. Pressure on the Blues’ line resulted in Harrison scoring an easy try. D. Grant missed with the kick. Resuming after half time, Ledingham tricked the Blacks’ defence and went over for a good try in a handy position. He missed with the kick. Strong defensive play by both Caeser (half-back) and Blacks’ custodian drove the Blues back. However, from a scrum in Blacks’ twenty-five, Peterson secured, sending on to Milmine, who was tackled and transferred back to Peterson, who scored. The kick misssed. Shortly afterwards Ledingham appeared to be a little unfortunate in not having a potted goal allowed. There was no further score. Final score: Tokarahi 9 points, Pirates 3 points.' SECONDARY SCHOOL FOOTBALL ST. KEVIN’S DEFEATS WAIMATE The annual Rugby fixtures between St. Kevin’s College, Redcastle. and Waimate Boys’ High School first and second fifteens was, played at St. Kevin’s College yesterday. The St. Kevin’s first fifteen had a fairly easy win over Waimate and had the visiting team defending throughout most of the game. The Blue forwards outclassed their opponents both in the scrums and the line outs, and gave their backs a plentiful supply of the ball. The backs made full use of their opportunities, and combined well to threaten the Greens’ line repeatedly. Bad passing, however, spoilt more than one promising movement. St. Kevin’s opened the play with an early attack and Doherty secured and crossed at the corner to open the scoring. Loose forward play followed until the Blue forwards took charge and swept down to the Greens’, line. In a set scrum on the line Waimate hooked the ball, but Halley came around and touched down for a try. St. Kevin’s 8, Waimate nil. A poor attempt at fielding the ball by the Green custodian, Lyal, allowed the opposing forwards through, but a knock on stopped them. Securing from a scrummage on the Green line, D. Marshall dived over for a good try. Clever play by the Blue backs, followed by a good cut-in by Burns, again had Waimate in trouble, and Doherty broke awav to be brought down inches from the Tine. From the resulting scrum Graham crossed. St. -Kevin’s 12, Waimate nil. Waimate attacked for a short time, but the St. Kevin's back line again went away, and Doherty, with a good run, scored from halfway. Waimate staged another unsuccessful attack before the whistle sounded for half time with the scores: St. Kevin’s .. .. 15 points. Waimate Nil.

Waimate opened the second spell with an attack, but were soon forced back. Cochrane, however, broke through to put the Blues again on defence. A good movement by the St. Kevin’s backs turned the tables, and in a loose forward ruck Graham nearly scored. Shortly after D. Marshall cut right through the opposing backs and sent out for Doherty to cross in the corner. St. Kevin’s 17, Waimate nil. The Marshall brothers both made good runs, but were well tackled. The Blues maintained the attack, and on several occasions looked like scoring. Waimate, however, defended well, and for a time pressed their opponents back to halfway, but the Blue forwards rallied, and Hally scored. Keeping up a strenuous attack, the Blues nearly scored again, but Barry cleared, and the final whistle sounded with the score: St. Kevin’s .. .. 21 points. Waimate Nil. The match between the second fifteens was a very one-sided affair, and resulted in an overwhelming victory for St. Kevin’s by 45 points to nil. MAJESTIC THEATRE Bobby Breen, the boy with the golden voice, appears to-night and Friday in “Let’s Sing Again” at the Majestic Theatre. The story is centred upon Bobby, the orphan, who is lured away by a travelling tent show. Joe Pasquale, its handyman, lakes him in charge, and, as an erstwhile member of the Milan Opera Company, he recognises the potentialities of a fine voice in Bobby. With hardship facing them at every turn, Joe and Bobby make their way to New York, where they seek out an opera star whom Joe tutored years before. At her house she gives a party in honour of the concert baritone, Leon Alba. A surprise climax revealing her guest of honour as the estranged father of Bobby produces a dimax said to be one of the most gripping denouements to be screened of late. “Let’s Sing Again” features George Houston, who renders a couple of melodies, Henry Armetta, the Italian dialectician, Vivienne Osborne, and others. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING VOLUNTEERS’ CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Volunteers’ Club R. Hedges won the rifle button and D. M’Currie the handicap button. Scores: —R. Hddges 78—5—80, J. Carlson 76—5—80, D. M'Currie 76 5-t-80, J. Robinson 75 —7—Bo, L. Kilgour 74_10—80. W. Walsh 73—13—80, F, Falconer 72—10—80, N. Johnson 65 15—80, S. Robbie 77—2—79, I. Hedges 72—7—79, A. Hall 64—15—79, R. Jackman 74—3—77, E. Necklen 73—3—76, G. Hedges 67—7—74. OAMARU CLUB

On Monday night a triangular match was fired on the Oamaru range between learns from the Volunteers’, Pukeuri, and Oamaru Clubs. Volunteers proved the winners by a fair margin of points. R. Hedges, of the winning team, was the only competitor to score the coveted possible. Scores:— Volunteers. —R. Hedges 80, S, Robbie 77, E. Necklen 75, R. Jackman 75, F. Falconer 73. J. Carlson 72. G. Hedges 71. D. M'Currie 71. L. Kilgour 70, 1. Hedges 68;- total, 732. Oamaru.—A. Rudduck 79, J. Dodds 77, S. Pile 74, E. Swinard 73, J. Bcardsrnore 72, W. May 72. L. Turvcy 68, J. Turvey (57. H. Rawson 67, E. Carson 67;—total. 716. Pukeuri.—W. M'Culloch 79. W. Rcs--1 all 73. T. Greer 72. W. Common 72. I?. M'Getligan 72, F. M'Lny 71. II Hughes 67, H. Nicholson 66, G. Hooper 66, A. Anderson 60:—total, 698. MAHENO CLUB

The following were the scores at (he weekly shoot of the Mahcno Club:— J. Byers 78. J. Currie 78, W. Gorinski 78 E. Sinclair 78, D. Grant 78, J. Clark 76, R. Richardson 76, E. Nicholson 75, A. Price 75, J. Saville 75, Mrs Gorinski 74, Miss Murray 74, R. Rawson 73, J. Lindsay 73, A. M'Whirter 72, W. Stringer 71, Mrs Stringer 71, H. Soilness 70, J. Robertson 70, N. Caldwell 69. S. Ford 65, D. Boniface 60, W. Yorston 55. HOCKEY Draw for Saturday:— Ladies’ Competition— Mahcno v. Athletic, 3 p.m. (Mr J, Forbes); Waimatc v. Pirates IA. 3 p.m. (Mr J. H. Mushctl); Windsor v. Ngapura, 2,30

p.m. (Mr H. M’Donald); Duntroon v, Kurow, 1.30 p.m. (Mr R. Arnott), Boys’ Competition.—Second Grade: Rovers v. Oamaru. Third Grade: Oamaru v. St. Patrick’s. BOXING TO-NIGHT’S CONTEST To-night, at the Opera House, “ Tiger ” Eddington (Timaru) will meet Stan Jenkin (Oamaru), in a 12-round professional contest. Eddington, who shaped very well as an amateur, has victories over Jack Reedy and Clarrie Rayner since turning professional. Jenkins has victories over Jack Reedy and Jack Kelly since turning professional. Jenkin is tall and is a pretty boxer to watch; he is scientific, but combines with his science a fighter’s hard punch. Jenkin is in perfect health and Eddington, who must also be very fit, will have to fight every second of the way in order to gain a victory. The amateurs will satisfy all fans, for the boys are from Dunedin, Oamaru and Timaru. These boxers are all trying to work to the top and interesting bouts should result. Patrons are advised to book their seats at Begg's free of charge and so avoid disappointment. GENERAL NEWS At a special meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council it was decided to apply to the Local Government Loans Board for consent to the raising of a Joan up to £SOOO to meet Hie cost of foreshore protection. It was decided that, if consent is given, the money be borrowed from the Slate Advances Corporation on a 20-ycar amortisation table, at 3* per cent., with a life of 15 years, the balance to be repayable in one sum. Only such part of the loan as is necessary, £3599, is to be borrowed in tiic meantime. Mr J. I. M’Evvan, of the Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company?; will give a talk on freezing works’ procedure at the Provincial Executive meeting of the Farmers’ Union to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. in the Lyric board room, Itchen street. All interested are invited.

SENIORS Points. Ch. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Maheno 9 6 2 1 115 61 13 Athletic 9 6 2 1 114 75 13 Old Boys 9 4 5 — 91 101 8 Excelsior 9 1 8 — 65 148 2 JUNIORS Waitaki 8 6 1 1 169 45 13 Athletic 8 5 2 1 95 42 11 Old Boys 3 5 3 — 84 63 10 Excelsior 8 3 5 — 71 120 6 Maheno 8 — 8 — 9 162 — THIRD GRADE St. Kevin’s 9 8 1 — 134 17 16 Waitaki 1 9 7 2 — 193 52 14 Athletic 9 6 3 — 102 70 12 Old Boys 9 3 6 — 71 101 6 Southern 8 1 7 — 45 143 2 FOURTH GRADE Athletic A 7 6 — 1 117 33 13 Waitaki A 7 5 2 — 99 17 10 St. Kevin’s 7 4 3 — 70 62 8 Athletic B G 2 3 1 43 44 5 Waitaki B 8 — 8 — 9 203 — FIFTH GRADE St. Kevin’s 7 6 1 — 136 25 12 Waitaki A 6 4 2 — 72 54 8 Waitaki B 5 2 3 — 36 60 4 Waitaki C 5 — 5 — 20 121 —