NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23326, 19 October 1937, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

FRIENDLY BAY SOCIETY AN OUTSTANDING YEAR In the annual report of the Friendly Bay Improvement Society, the committee states that despite the dislocation due to the infantile paralysis epidemic, the past year proved one of the most outstanding in the life of the society. Owing to the generosity of Mr Neil C. Gilchrist, a very handsome band rotunda had been erected at the bay. The official opening was carried out by the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney) in the presence of the donor.' Bandsmen had signified that they were very pleased in every way with the rotunda, which should prove a great asset to the local bands and to the bay. Under the terms of the will of Mr James M. Robertson, £IOO was bequeathed to the society “ to carry on its good work. ’ The committee finds it hard to express adequately its appreciation of the kindly actions of these two gentlemen. Thanks ‘were also due to those supporters of the bay who had so kindly given seats —eMssrs Bulleid’s, Ltd., Lowe Bros., Milligan and Bond, and “Anonymous.” Numerous improvements had been made during the year. The horseshoe had been flood-lit, and it and the rotunda equipped with festoon lighting. Electric lighting had also been installed in the tea rooms. Both dressing sheds had received attention, and an extra convenience had been built. The society had made every endeavour to bring the reclaimed area behind the rotunda into use. At the present time this was being cleared and top-dressed, and if a good growing season was experienced this area should be available for use in a very short time. With the aid of subsidised labour, hedges were being planted around several of the areas at the bay, with the object of providing shelter in the future. The assistance of the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P., in this respect had been very much appreciated. In a few years, with the reclaimed area in use and the hedges providing adequate shelter, the facilities at the bay should be very much improved. Owing to the infantile paralysis, the annual gala was postponed several times. Eventually, with the kind cooperation, of the Coronation Celebration Committee, the gala was held on Coronation night and the three following nights. Although not favoured by very good weather, the gala was a success. The society thanked the Chinese residents of the town for providing fireworks for a magnificent dis- - play, and Mr J. Weir for his co-opera-tion in connection with the procession. The committee has decided to call for tenders for the tea rooms and tennis courts on June 1, 1938. New nets had been provided for the courts and minor repairs made from time to time. During the year the committee lost the services of two very valuable members, Mr W. G. Bain, who had acted as secretary for several years and had proved most efficient in that capacity, and Mr R. King, who, although a new member, had proved of very great assistance in the supervision of the construction of the rotunda and in the installation of festoon and flood-light-ing. The committee missed them very much, but was happy in the thought that both had severed their connection with the bay only because of the fact that they had gone to better positions in Christchurch, and the committee wished them every success. Owing to the broken nature of the year, no serious endeavour was made to extend the membership of the society. Now that better times were with them, it was hoped that more people would pay the very small annual subscription of the society and become members. The committee thanked all who had assisted the society during the year, especially at the time of the gala, and trusted that the affairs of the society would prosper exceedingly in 1938. ANGLING COMPETITION AT WAITAKI The Kakanui River was in first-class condition during the week-end, and the majority of the fishermen landed a fish or two each. It is still too early for fly-fishing on this river. Since the opening of the season on Friday last, the Waitaki River has been in splendid order, and anglers have met with good success. The best-known bag secured was 13 fish by two men. Other good bags have gone to J. Milligan, W. Duncan, and W. Hutchison, each landing three trout, and to E. Welland, with two fish. The best of these was a beautiful sea-run trout hooked by ‘E. Welland, which turned the scales at 91b. During the week-end the North Otago Angling Club conducted its first competition for the season at the Waitaki River, and several good bags were returned at the weigh-in. In all 30 trout were caught, the total weight being 69 l-31b. The following are the results:—l. Swinard; five fish, 13Jlb, 1; A. Forrest, five fish, 12Jlb, 2; E. Swinard, five fish, 121 b, 3. Others who secured bags were: F. Maynard, four fish, 9|lb; A. Bastings, four fish, 6Jlb; J. Robinson, two fish, 61b; B. Campbell, three fish, sJlb; C. Andrew, one fish, 331 b; V. Baker, one fish, Ulb. Whitebait have been running freely in both the Waitaki and Kakanui Rivers, and large numbers have been trying their luck. It is also reported that silveries are beginning to run in the Waitaki River. TO-NIGHT’S BOXING Both Stirling and Jenkin are at the top of their form for to-night’s boxing contest at the Opera House for the Dominion Welter-weight title, so that a willing fight, packed with action, should be witnessed. The title is not only at stake, but the Truth Belt, valued at £7O, will be presented to the winner at the close of the contest by the Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney). The preliminaries will be also of a very high standard, and should provide an evening’s entertainment alone. Mr R. Fulcher, the well-known Dunedin referee, will officiate without judges in the big bout. The usual popular prices for admission are being charged, and the box plan is at Begg’s. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 19: 2.9 a.m. and 2.31 p.m. The Waipiata, from Auckland, is due on November 6 to discharge and load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. . The Waipahi will arrive here about Friday, October 22. and load for Wellington, Nelson, and Now Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Thursday, October 28, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. PERSONAL Archdeacon Russell, the Revs. A. W. C. Stace, Bernard Plumb, and W, Edgar, Messrs A. Bloch and L. Kelcher are attending the Diocesan Synod which opened yesterday afternoon in Dunedin. „ Queen’s Hotel.—Mr H. L. Garret, Mr Murray, Mr Geen, Mr Milne (Christchurch), Mr A. T. Tyrell, Mr P. G. Ward, Mr T. Rosevear, Mrs D. Skinner, Mr Mahon, Mr Collie, Mr Barnett (Dunedin), Mr C. Kean, Mr S. Kean (Winton), Mr T. Stevens (Riverton), Mr A. S. Cambridge, Mr J. L. Ley, Mr and Mrs D. Anderson (Omarama).

ST. LUKE’S PARISH PATRONAL FESTIVAL St. Luke’s Parish celebrated Its seventy-second patronal festival on Sunday when there were good congregations at the thanksgiving services There were 308 communicants at the morning celebrations, and the day’s offertories at St. Luke’s exceeded £B6. The many envelopes still to come in should increase the amount considerably. The communicants’ family breakfast was attended by 110 persons, who enjoyed the happy gathering. The choir sang the following anthems: —Morning, “Praise the Lord of Jerusalem evensong, “O Worship the Lord.” Mrs Glass took the solo parts. Mr F. C. Burry presided at the organ. Archdeacon Russell, who preached in the morning, spoke of St. Luke as a loyal friend, a loving doctor, and an earnest evangelist, as the author of the Third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. St. Luke’s people should strive to follow his noble example. Archdeacon Button (Waikouaitl), who was the preacher at evensong, took as his theme St. Luke as the physician of the body and of the soul. He emphasised the beneficent work of the medical profession and of the clergy, as well as of the earnest laity, who should all co-operate in the ministry of healing for the spirit, mind, and body. Archdeacon Button congratulated St. Luke’s people upon their successful festival, and wished them God’s continued blessing in the future. Archdeacon Russell expressed the gratitude of St. Luke’s people for Archdeacon Button’s visit. The Rev. Bernard Plumb had an encouraging service at Newborough in the morning. He took the children’s service at St. Luke’s in the afternoon. Archdeacon Russell took the service at Enfield. Mr S. A. Grave took the evening service at Newborough. Messrs B. Brady, S. A. Grave, G. Grave, and N. Jenkin assisted the clergy as servers at St. Luke’s. Messrs Tomlinson, Jenkin, Lightwood, Naylor, Williamson, Treseder, Millar, Taylor, Holland, and Atkinson managed the breakfast and collected the offertories. POLICE COURT CHARGED WITH THEFTS Three charges of theft were preferred against Robert George Cottingham at a sitting of the Oamaru Police (Court yesterday morning, before Mr J. I M, Jenkin, J.P. He was first charged with stealing an opossum rug valued at £2O, the property of Samuel Joseph Dowthwaite, at Waiareka on August 27, and also with the theft of a rug valued at 15s, the property of Estelle Francis Buzan, at Weston on October 19, and with breaking and entering the residence of Catherine Kear on October 13 and committing theft. Accused was remanded to appear before the magistrate to-morrow morning. FIRST OFFENDER A first offender for drunkenness was convicted and discharged before Mr A. W. Woodward, J.P. MAJESTIC THEATRE A story right away from the ordinary trend of things is embodied in “Lost Horizon,” showing to-night finally at the Majestic Theatre. It concerns a city hundreds of miles from the nearest habitation, Shangri-La, which is a plgce of peace such as all men dream of but seldom attain. A city of reason, where the elimination of greed made plenty, and plenty brought contentment; where tranquility and calming climate stayed the ravaging hand of age; where moderation was the only law, self-enforced in a crimeless land. It is an amazing picture which everyone should see. Ronald Colman, Jane Wyatt, and Edward Everett Horton play the leading roles. LAWN TENNIS FRIENDLY BAY TOURNAMENT A Mixed Doubles Handicap tournament was held on the Friendly Bay courts, and was won by Hunt and Miss Ashton, who defeated Campbell and Mrs Stevens in the final. Results:— First Round.—Cairns and Mrs Miller (scr) defeated Lowrie and Mrs Lowrie (scr) 27—19; Furnie and Miss Beswick (4 on) defeated Blacklock and Miss Thornhill (8 bhd) 27—17; J. Turvey and Miss Hintz (2 on) defeated Sims and Miss Copeland (2 bhd) 27—18, Brown and Miss Brooker (3 bhd) defeated Hunt and Miss Ashton (6 on) 27—23; Hinton and Miss Amies (8 bhd) defeated Young and Miss Carrodus (2 on) 27—26; Campbell and Mrs Stevens (10 bhd) defeated Gibson and Mrs Gibson (scr) 27—20; Nelson and Miss Smith (8 bhd) defeated Hedges and Miss Stamford (scr) 27—19; R. Turvey and Miss Harper (5 bhd) defeated Hayes and Miss Thorpe (2 on) 27—23. Second Round.—Cairns and Mrs Miller defeated Fumie and Miss Beswick 27—22; Blacklock and Miss Thornhill defeated Lowrie and Mrs Lowrie 27—23, J. Turvey and Miss Hintz defeated Brown and Miss Brooker 27—25, Hunt and Miss Ashton defeated Sims and Miss Copeland 27 17, Campbell and Mrs Stevens defeated Hinton and Miss Amies 27—15, Young and Miss Carrodus defeated Gibson and Mrs Gibson 27—26, R. Turvey and Miss Harper defeated Nelson and Smith 27—20, Hedges and Miss Stantiford defeated Hayes and Miss Thorpe 27—23. Third Round.—Cairns and Mrs Miller defeated J. Turvey and Miss Hintz 27—25, Furnie and Miss Beswick defeated Brown and Miss Brooker 27 20, Hunt and Miss Ashton defeated Blacklock and Miss Thornhill 27—25, Campbell and Mrs Stevens defeated Nelson and Smith 27—19, Hinton and Miss Amies defeated R. Turvey and Miss Harper 27—25, Hedges and Miss Staniford defeated Young and Miss Carrodus 27—21. Fourth Round.—Furnie and Miss Beswick defeated J. Turvey and Miss Hintz 27—26, Hunt and Miss Ashton defeated Hedges and Miss Staniford 27—17, Cairns and Mrs Miller defeated Campbell and Mrs Stevens 27—21, R. Turvey and Miss Harper a bye. Fifth Round.—R. Turvey and Miss Harper defeated Furnie and Miss Beswick 27—22, Hunt and Miss Ashton defeated Hinton and Miss Amies 27 20, Campbell and Mrs Stevens and Cairns and Mrs Miller byes. Sixth Round—Hunt and Miss Ashton defeated Cairns and Mrs Miller 27 —2l, Campbell and Mrs Stevens defeated R. Turvey and Miss Harper 27 — 19. Semi-finals.—Hunt and Miss Ashton defeated Cairns and Mrs Miller 27 22, Campbell and Mrs Stevens a bye. Final.—Hunt and Miss Ashton defeated Campbell and Mrs Stevens 27 25. ENFIELD CLUB The opening of the Enfield Tennis Club’s court was held in the presence of a good attendance of members and visitors. Mr C. Clark (Maheno) presented Mr D. Elliot (president) with the cup won by the club last season, and tendered to members his congratulations and best wishes for the coming season. Mr Elliot made a suitable reply. COTTRELL’S, LTD., again to the front with the Latest in every Tennis Requisite; satisfaction assured.