NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23330, 23 October 1937, Page 20

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

NORTH' OTAGO BOWLING CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT The annual report of the North Otago Bowling Centre states that unfavourable weather, from the bowlers' point of view, was again experienced during the past season, but, with the exception of one game in the Mills Shield competition, all centre matches were played off according to programme. The committee acknowledged the efforts of all clubs to provide good playing surfaces, and Phoenix Club was to be congratulated on the very high standard it had set in this respect. As had been stated on previous occasions, the playing surface had a considerable influence on the standard of play, quite apart from the pleasure which a high-grade surface ensured. Clubs were therefore urged to continue their efforts to reach perfection so far as their greens were concerned. INTER-CLUB COMPETITIONS The Mills Shield and Sidey Cup competitions were played off on the same systems as the previous year—a percentage of points for each winning rink in the Mills Shield matches, and on the total number of matches won for the Sidey Cup. This method of finding the winners had proved very satisfactory, and interest in the games was maintained throughout the competition. These competitions were responsible for bringing clubs together regularly, and so long as they were played in the friendly spirit which had characterised them in the past, they were capable of serving a very useful purpose, as, without them, it was very unlikely that clubs would meet one another so regularly and so often. The Palmerston and Hampden Clubs were able to take part in the Mills Shield matches during the past season, their participation adding considerably to the interest in this competition. Heartiest congratulations were offered to the Pukeuri Club on winning the Mills Shield, and to Phoenix Club as winners of the Sidey Cup. The Veterans' Cup matches again proved interesting to a large number of older members, the finalists being Messrs L. H. Tempero (Awamoa) and J. Crisp (Phcenix), the Phoenix representative proving the winner after a close game. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS The winners of these coveted titles were:—Singles, H. C. Jeffery (Awamoa); Pairs. J. S. Jamieson and J. Grant (Phcenix); Rinks—P. M'Gettigan, H. Easton, W. Restall, A. Easton (Pukeuri). The standard of play in these games was very high indeed, and the committee heartily congratulated the winners and all who took part in the finals. 'INTER-CENTRE MATCHES The Murray Memorial Trophy match with South Canterbury Centre was Slayed at Oamaru, and the Otago v. r orth Otago match at Dunedin. Players also had a very enjoyable game with the touring bowlers from Queensland, to whom they had the .pleasure of extending hospitality for an afternoon and evening. For the first time for many years the centre had an opportunity to send a rink to Christchurch with the Otago team to play in the annual matches for the Redpath Shield, when the North Otago representatives were able to give a good account of themselves.

EASTER TOURNAMENT The annual tournament was again held at Easter, and attracled a considerably increased entry in both rinks and pairs. As was usual for Oamaru at Easter, the weather was ideal except on one morning, and with the greens in excellent condition the tournament proved an outstanding success. . Visiting bowlers were present from Temuka to Invercargill, including Central Otago. The Oamaru Easter tournament has long been noted for its popularity. The committee again expressed pleasure in recording Mr D. H. Thomson's election to the Dominion Council, and trusted that his mature knowledge of the game would be available to the governing body for many years. In handing over to its successors, the committee thanked clubs for their cooperation, the ladies for their everready and valuable assistance, and the press for their excellent reports and publicity. INCREASED COSTS COUNTY ENGINEER'S VIEWS <* When consideration of tenders came before the Waitaki County Council yesterday morning, the county engineer (Mr G. L. Cuthbertson) reported that on opening the tenders for two bridges he received a bit of a shock. In both cases, he said, there was an increase of £SOO even after he had made allowance for increased costs. By way of comparison he quoted the following items:—Concrete per yard £3 7s increased to £6 or £7 reinforcement £23 4s to £33-£35, piles £9 each to £22 each, driving piles 9s per foot to 15s-16s per foot. In one case onethird of the total tender was taken up by board, plant and contingencies. They would have to ask the Government to increase Its subsidy. "The country," said Mr Cuthbertson, " has gone a bit mad, I think." The cHairman (Mr J. Rodman) said the estimates had worked out well, and if they went on with the bridges thev would have to face a deficit at the end of the year. If they asked for an increased subsidy it meant the council was prepared to contribute its share. After discussion it was decided not to accept any tender for the Otekaike bridge, but to refer the tenders for the Waiareka bridge to the Main Highways Board, and to apply for a further subsidy of £350 from the Government, the additional cost to the council being £l5O. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE The largest and most diversified repertoire of songs ever sung by a single star in a musical film is claimed for Bobby Breen in his new vocal vehicle, "Rainbow on the River," which will commence at the matinee at the Majestic to-day. Nine songs of universal appeal are sung by the boy melody marvel, including negro spirituals, traditional hymns, classical numbers, and popular selections by modern composers. Three of the numbers are from the prolific pen of America's immortal composer, Stephen Foster, these being " Old Folks at Home," " Ring, Ring, De Banjo," and "The Camptown Races." Also heard are Franz Schubert's "Ave Maria"; the hymn from Von Flotow's " Stradella "; the theme number, " Rainbow on the River"; "Waitin* for the Sun," a spectacular spiritual number; the traditional hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy"; and the "Flower Song," by Dr Hugo Reisenfeld. "Rainbow on the River" features an impressive array of supporting talent that includes May Robson, Charles Butterworth, Louise Beavers, Benita Hume, and Alan Mowbray. At the matinee on Saturday and Monday, a singing competition has been arranged between the boys and girls. The song for competition is " Rainbow on the River." The girls will compete on Saturday and the boys on Monday. The judging will be done by the public, each patron having one vote. There are 12 entries, and two cups, on view in the Bristola window, will be presented to the winners. OPERA HOUSE With a "what-oh" and a "cheerio," Jeeves, P. C. Wodehouse's hilarious "gentleman's gent," who knows all about women, comes to the screen for the first time in the new Twentieth Century-Fox picture, "Thank You, Jeeves!" showing finally at the Opera House to-night. Droll Arthur Treacher plays the poker-faced valet, with Virginia Field the "lady in distress," and David Niven is the blundering, butter-fingered Bertie Wooster. After many humorous episodes, in which Bertie, true to form, manages to garble everything, it remains for the imperturbable Jeeves to straighten matters out, which he does in a hilarious series of mad adventures. It is a relief at times to turn from the modern school of over-plotted and self-conscious film stories to tales of unabashed adventure, and so "Laughing at Life," the new Action Pictures Release, starring Victor M'Laglen, is certain to be greeted with considerable enthusiasm, for it is a robust and vivid tale of a soldier of fortune. McLaglen gives a performances quite the equal of his Academy Award winning portrayal in "The Informer." Supporting him are William Boyd, Conchita Montenegro, Regis Toomey, Henry Armetta, Noah Beery, Ivan Lebedeff and Henry B. Walthall. COMMERCIAL OAMARU MARKETS Weather conditions have been warmer this week, but rain is badly needed over the whole of the district. Dry weather conditions are restricting the seed business, which is usually very active at this time of the year. Merchants do not expect this to brighten up to any extent until a fall of rain takes place. The dry weather conditions will also affect the prospects for the new season's seed crop.

Oats.—This market remains weak. There is no alteration in prices from last week. So far no business has been reported for next year's crop. Wheat.—Prices for 1938 crop have been announced on the basis of 5s 9d, f.0.b., for March, for Tuscan. This price will apply to wheat of the 1938 harvest only, and not to any wheat grown and harvested prior to 1938. The Wheat Committee announces that this price will not apply to any wheat carried forward to the 1938 season, but. as stocks of both milling and fowl wheat are very short, it will be practically impossible to carry stocks forward to next year.

Potatoes.—Prices are again firm, with practically no stocks offering. It is reported that owing to drought conditions at Pukekohe, prices there rule high for new season's potatoes. Seeds.—There is a fairly active demand in most parts of New Zealand for spring requirements. Owing to local dry conditions merchants report business quiet. Prices remain unchanged.

FARMERS' UNION MONTHLY MEETING The president (Mr W. Malcolm) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the North Otago Provincial Executive of the Farmers' Union yesterday afternoon. Accounts amounting to £1 i7s 6d were passed for payment. Mr W. T. Hamilton (Totara), who represented the executive at a meeting of the Pig Council in Dunedin, forwarded a comprehensive report of the proceedings, and the secretary (Mr A. W. Woodward) was instructed to forward a letter of thanks to Mr Hamilton for attending the meeting. A contribution of £1 from Mr J Newlands towards the expenses incurred through the visit of Mr D. G Sullivan (Minister of Industries and Commerce), who dealt with the wheat question, was received with thanks. Mr Stewart Sim (Heriot; wrote thanking the executive for nominating him to the Dominion Executive, and he assured members that he would do everything possible to further the interests of the group he represented and farmers generally. He pointed out that the meeting would be held on December 8, and the secretary was instructed to make arrangements for a visit from Mr Sim in order that he might be able to report on the business transacted.

The North Otago Tree-planting Association wrote stating that a visit had been arranged to the Waitaki Hydro on November 4.—Left to individual members.

The Plant Research Bureau, of Lincoln College, wrote thanking the executive for the information supplied in connection with the damage done by the grass grub in North Otago. It was stated that it appeared as if the damage was even worse in Otago than in Canterbury. Information as to how the pasture competitions were conducted in Otago was received from the Department of Agriculture.—Mr Hurst intimated that he would give a challenge cup to be won twice in succession, or three times at intervals, for the best old pasture over three years on non-irrigation land. —lt was agreed that Mr Hurst should be appointed a convener to set up his own committee to go into the question of a pasture competition in North Otago and ascertain the support forthcoming. A reply was received from the Public Works Department in connection with irrigation in North Otago, advice being received that the survey of the possibilities of irrigation was held up on account of the shortage of suitable engineering staff. The work had been authorised, but since then the surveyors who were expected to undertake the work left the department's employment, and until suitable replacements had been made, or officers released from other urgent work, the matter must be left in abeyance. The executive was no doubt aware that the Steward Settlement scheme in this district was designed for irrigation, and there seemed no obstacle to the Steward Settlement Board allowing the settlers of that scheme to practice irrigation during the coming season.—Mr Hurst said that the department had promised to send a man in May to make a survey, and he considered it should have adhered to its promise. He had noted with satisfaction the endeavours of Mr Nordmeyer, M.P., to get an experimental farm in North Otago, and on Mr Hurst's suggestion it was agreed to support Mr Nordmeyer in any further endeavours he made in this direction- . , ... The Children's Welfare Association wrote making an appeal for a donation to its funds.—lt was agreed to purchase health stamps to the value of £1 Is.

The Department of Labour (Wellington) advised that the district employment officer had drawn its attention to a resolution concerning the department's scheme No. 4F, which was passed at a re'eent .meeting of the union. It was pointed out that it was realised that a man could not become thoroughly fitted for general farm work in a period of six months. The purpose of the scheme, however, was to assist the farmer only up to the time when the worker was capable of giving a reasonable return of work for the wages which were prescribed by the Agricultural Workers' Act. At the end of the period covered by the subsidy it was not required that a certificate of fitness to undertake general farm work should be given, but merely that the farmer should certify as to the nature of the work carried out and the fnanner in which it had been performed. —Members commented that the reply seemed quite fair. The president then presented the District Mangel Cup, given by the Papakaio Ploughing Match Committee, to Mr A. C. Hurst, the first winner of the trophy, and in doing so heartily congratulated Mr Hurat on his success. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr B. B. Walton gave a short talk on his recent trip abroad, touching on matters of Interest to farmers, and this was on similar lines to his previous addresses. PUKEURI-KUROW HIGHWAY TAR-SEALING PROPOSALS At the Waitaki County' Council's meeting yesterday Cr Adams reported that the engineer's estimated cost of tar sealing the remainder of the Pu-keuri-Kurow highway from Horse Creek road to Kurow was £43,400, of which the council's share would be £II,OOO. Interest at 3J per cent, would be £385 per year, whereas the cost of maintenance at the present time was £7OO. The clerk stated that interest and repayment of principal would amount to £948 per year. Mr Rodman (chairman) said that with the present increase of traffic the road would cost a great deal to maintain unless it was tar sealed. They could also straighten out some corners The engineer was instructed to submit a report on the matter to the council. GOLF LABOUR DAY TOURNAMENT Play will start at 9 a.m. for the Labour Day tournament, the first group to be followed at four-minute intervals as follows: First Tee.—T. B. Ferguson. J. L. Mackay and M. J. Wilson; T. C. Tyrell, J. R Laidlaw, and S. R. Cuthbertson; A. Gibb J. C. Davies, and G. L. Cuthbertson; H. J. Pollock, R. B. Nichols, and M. S. Holmes; C. R. Hedges, A. Lucas and D. J. Mcßeath: A. Mcßoath, G Catto, and D. A. Ferguson; J. A. Thorn F. S. Milne, and H. R. Domigan- W. C. Christie, Ralph Hedges, and E McKenzie; R. I. Beattie, F. E. Hunt, and T. Halligan; F. Roberts. H. Kent, and G. Benson; G. M. Robertson. M. Quilter, and F. S. Marret. Tenth Tee—Dr Kidd, A. H. Boyd, and W. C. Davies; A. McLachlan, James Wilson, and J. M. Charles; R. A. Long. A. J. Skellerup, and L. R. Jordan; A. H. McDonald, L. A. Doolan. and Charles Hedges; F. Duncan, Thomas Hedges, and B. O'Hara; H. Ingram. A. L. Hunter, and I. Cunningham; D. Bolwell, W. A. McKinnon, and R. Ormond: E. O. Joseph, J. Rennie, and E. Doogue: M. A. Fastier, H. Holm, and R. Tonkin; J. I. McEwati, and J. E. Matheson. Post entries will be received, and the draw for other events will be arranged at the club house.

COUNTY FINANCES HALF-YEARLY ACCOUNTS The county clerk (Mr R. K. Gardiner) submitted the half-yearlv accounts to the Waitaki County Council yesterday, the main items being as follows, the figures for the same period in 1936 being in parentheses:— Receipts.—County Fund, April 1 £3293 Is lid (£4202 17s). material on hand £249 13s 9d (£379 4s 7d), dog registration £179 7s 6d (£l6l 17s 6d), various licences £2231 5s 8d (£2071 15s 4d), plant charges £llO9 8s 8d (£1548 5s 6d), petrol tax refunded £306 12 s 4d (£319 0s 3d), rates collected £2049 10s 8d (£1676 16s 8d). siibsidy on rates £605 19s lid l £990 7s 7d), engineering services subsidy £154 15s lOd (nil), balance September 30 £2543 2s lOd (£1876 lis sd);—total. £13,130 4s 2d (£13,632 9s). Expenditure.—Salaries, office, engineering, rangers and inspectors £1267 0s Ud (£1163 9s lid), insurances £166 6s 9d (£lB3 3s 2d), small bird pest £72 2s 2d (£lOl 9s Id), chairman's honorarium £IOO (£SO), travelling expenses £lls 7s 8d (£B3 2s 7d), interest on overdraft £92 8s (£167 7s), reserves and cottages £9B 5s lOd (£272 Is lOd), hospital levy £3308 8s 6d (£2645 7s 7d), maintenance and upkeep of plant £2311 9s 3d (£2078 18s 7d), maintenance of highway £445 18s 7d (£1225 12s 8d), maintenance of riding roads and bridges £3007 8s 4d (£3640 10s 6d), plant purchases £l2 10s (£498 6s), doctors' residences £132 19s lid (£42 4s), depot purchases, less transfers £484 lis 6d (£290 12s), Glencoe scenic reserve nil (£100), store and workshop £1 4s lOd (£ll9 10s 9d), Coronation celebrations £lO7 15s (nil), holiday pay £l-5 3s 5d (nil), transport allowance £309 (nil);—total, £13.130 4s 2d (£13,632 9s). Ahuriri Bridge Protection Account. -Balance April £2OB Is (£317 13s), rent nil (£235), expenditure nil (£79 12s), balance September 30 £2OB is (£173 Is). T x , . Ahuriri Special Loan Interest Account.—Balance April 1 £3497 16s 2d (£3872 13s 2d), receiver of land revenue £lO 0s 2d (£42 5s 3d), interest on deposits £sl 15s: (£49 ss), repayment of principal £9B 8s oa (idi 7s; sd), interest £166 0s Id (£l7O Is Id), balance September 30 £3295 2s lOd (£3699 14s Ud). . ~ Contractors' Deposits.—Balance April 1 £6l Is (£BBB 14s 3d), deposits received (£498 18s 3d (£6B 13s lid), deposits refunded £l9 16s (£653 7s lid), balance September 30 £540 6s 3d (£304 0s sd). * Land Fund Account.—Balance April £llO 3s (£ll6 5s 9d), Receiver of Land Revenue nil (£4 3s 8d), expenditure £2l 8s 2d (nil), balance September 30 £7B 14s lOd (£l2O 9s sd). Heavy Traffic Licence Fees—Balance April 1 (£175 15s 5d (£127 14s 6d), fees collected £982 7s 2d (£913 16s lid), Dunedin City Council £1033 8s lid (£1047 18s 8d), sale of plates £1 13s (£2 2s 9d), sale of disc holders nil (14s 6d), printing £3 15s W (£3 14s 3d), classification plates £1 7s 9d (nil), fees rebated £2 2s 6d (£6 la lOd), exchange £1 6s (£1 6s 3d), Dunedin City Council (£B5l 2s 3d (£BBI 0s sd) transfer to general account £1333 10s 8d (£I2OO 3s lOd). Main Highways Account —Cash from Main Highways Board £2199 8s (£9056 17s Ud), county proportion transferred to main roads and bridges £379 9s 60. (£1920 10s sd), refunds by contractors nil (£658 17s lid), balance September 30 £927 8s Ud (£4349 8s); balance April 1 (£958 18s 2d (£453 Is Id), expenditure £1703 19s 8d (£13,372 13s 3d), plant charges and accident insurance £B6l 8s Id (£1471 16s 7d) refunded by board nil (£6BB 3si4d), total £3524 6s 2d (£15,985 14s 3d). State Highways Account.—Cash from Main Highways Board £6217 5s 3d, balance September 30 £lO4 lis lid, balance April 1 £5572 10s 7d, expenditure £496 14s Id, plant charges and insurance £252 12s 6d. Papakaio District Water Race Account.—Balance April 1 £2 7s (£448 10s 3d), rent £6 (£6 ss), water charges £49 7s 8d (£54 10s 9d), balance September 30 £222 Is 6d (nil), expenditure £279 16s 2d (£390 2s lOd), balance September 30 nil (£ll9 3s 2d.) Plant Replacement Account.—Balance September 30. £2343 17s 7d. Special Loan Interest Account.—Balance April £l3O 18s 4d (£lll 15s lid), rates £ls 15s 5d (£9 5s 9d). interest £32 18s 4d (£33 14s 4d), principal £l9 10s 3d (£lB 14s 3d), balance September 30, £94 5s 2d (£6B 13s Id). Government Grant, Longslip Road.— Cash Public Works Department £369, balance to general account £3O; balance April 1, £246. expediture £153, total £399.

General Rate.—Outstanding £IOB3 9s 9d (1936-37 £297 9s 9d), paid £727 4s lOd; hospital rate— outstanding £55 17s 3d, paid £ls 17s lid; special rateoutstanding £lO 14s Id, paid £6 17s sd; Papakaio water charge—outstanding £63 lis 9d. paid £37 19s 3d; total arrears £1213 13s. Curren! year: General—outstanding, £17,047 18s lOd. paid £1306 7s lid; special—outstanding £ll3 18s 4d, paid £8 18s; wateroutstanding £627 16s Bd, pair £ll 8s sd. The county clerk (Mr R. K. Gardiner) was commended for bringing down such a concise half-yearly statement. MEADOWBANK LADIES' BOWL ING CLUB OPENING DAY / For the official opening day of the Meadowbank Ladies' Bowling Club on Thursday the weather was fine, and there was a very large attendance of members and representatives from sister clubs and friends. The president (Mrs Patterson) extended to those present, especially the Mayoress (Mrs M. F. E. Cooney), on her first visit to this club's opening. Mrs Patterson congratulated the men's club on the fine appearance of the green and surroundings. Good wishes for a successful season were expressed by Mrs Wright (Awamoa), Mrs Speid (Phoenix), and Waimate and Hampden ladies. Bouquets were presented to Mesdames Cooney, Chappell (patroness), and Patterson. During the afternoon tea recess, Mrs Chappell presented the third birthday cake, which she also cut, and In doing so wished the club a successful season. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent on the green. PORT OF OAMARU High Water—October 23: 5.38 a.m. and 6.8 p.m. October 24: 6.38 a.m. and 7.7 p.m. The Waipiata, from Auckland on Friday, October 29, is due on November 6 to discharge and load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Waipahi will load to-day for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Thursday, October 28, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne. via Timaru and Lyttelfhe Karetu will load at Port Kembla about October 27. thence Sydney, taking Oamaru cargo at direct rates of freight. CRICKET Team for to-day:— Albion Juniors v. Oamaru, at Takaro Park.—Glceson. Sutherland, Cooney (2), McPhee, Tucker, Irvine, Halkett, Thorp, Dexter, Harrington: emergency, Cayford.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY MONTHLY INGLESIDE There was a very enthusiastic audience of members and friends at the monthly Ingleside of the North Otago Scottish Society, at which the programme was contributed solely by Miss Rona Bee's pupils. The chief (Mr W. Gillies)' was played into the hall by Honorary Piper D. S. Bowman, who also played for the national dances. The accompaniments were played by Miss N. McLaren, and music was supplied by Rae's orchestra for the dance which followed, with Mr G. C. Craig as M.C. The programme was as follows:—Highland fling—Beatrice Macfie, Madge Robertson, Audrey Ledley, Lulu Downing, Jean McKellar, Malcolm McKellar, Joyce Smart, Donna Bowman, Ray Logan, Annette Stoop. ■ Louise Kay; Dutch song and dance, Eunice Ledley and Shirley Woodward; Reel o' Tulloch—Beatrice Macfie, Lulu Downing, Madge Robertson, Audrey Ledley; clog dance—Margaret Swinard, Noeleen Brooker, Mary McPherson, Aylvia McGrath, Malcolm McKellar; Spanish duo, Shirley Woodward and Eunice Ledley; Russian dance, Lulu Downing; dance duo, " Policeman and Maid," Lulu Downing and Beatrice Macfie; clog dance, Madge Robertson; Irish jig—Beverley Stoop, Joyce Smart, Jean McKellar, Shirley Woodward. Malcolm McKellar; song, "The Cobbler," Lulu Downing; skipping dance, Beatrice Macfie; toe dance, Eunice Ledley; Irish reel—Dorothy Cayford, Beatrice Macfie, Madge Robertson, Audrey Ledley; song duo, "When I Grow Too Old to Dream," Eunice Ledley and Lulu Downing; gipsy dance, Beatrice Macfie; tap ballet—Joyce Smart, Shirley Woodward, Beverley Stoop, Joan Robertson, Esther Elliott, Jean McKellar, Eunice Ledley, Billy Williams. Noeleen Ross; song Lulu Downing; tap duo. Madge Robertson and Dorothy Cayford; sailor's song and tap ballet — Lulu Downing, Nancy Terry, Joyce Smart, Audrey Ledley. Madge Robertson, Dorothy Cayford, Beatrice Macfie; sailor's hornpipe, Malcolm McKellar; recitation, Shirley Woodward; tap song and dance, Dorothy Cayford and i Audrey Ledley; song and gavotte— Joyce Smart, Eunice Ledley, Shirley Woodward; recitation, Tui McNeil; military song and dance —Lulu Downing, Joan Galloway, Audrey Ledley, : Jean McKellar, Joyce Smart, Shirley | Woodward; " toe," Beatrice Macfie A SCOTTISH NIGHT CONCERT AT TOTARA There was a good attendance of residents in the Totara Hall on Thursday night for the concert given by the St. Paul's Haeremai Club and friends in aid of the funds for a new organ for the Totara Presbyterian Church. The programme of Scottish songs and story was a very entertaining one, and was greatly appreciated by those present, who were not slow in showing their appreciation of the efforts of the performers. The Rev. H. H. Barton occupied the chair, and extended a hearty welcome to the visitors from Oamaru. The programme commenced with a talk on Robert Burns by Mr W. Miller, who displayed a wonderful knowledge of his subject. This was followed by a song, "The Star o' Robbie Burns," by Mr R. J. Hinkley, after which the following items were given: Songs, "Gala Water" and "Comin' Thro' the Rye," Mrs A. Bartlett; "Ae Fond Kiss" and " Castles in the Air." Mrs G. A. MacGregor; "The Auld Hoose" and "Rowan Tree," Mrs M. Ambler; "The Bonnie Wee Windee," Mr D. H. Thomson; Scotch selection, Mr R. J. Hinkley; duets, "Ye Banks and Braes," Mesdames Dixon and Bartlett; " Oh, Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast," Mrs Dixon and Mr R. J. Hinkley; Scottish readings, Mr A. Ketchen; violin solos, "Selections from Scottish Airs," Mr R. J. Meldrum; humorous item, " The Heilan' Minister's Sermon," Mrs G. Drummond; Scottish dances by a little Oamaru enthusiast were in keeping with the form the concert took. Miss A. Blair was a capable I accompanist. ' At the conclusion of the concert Mr A. M'Donald moved a hearty vote of thanks to the performers, and this was carried by acclamation, after whiah an enjoyable supper was served. In addition to the concert, good business was done at the sweet stall in the charge of Mrs D. Sinclair, and this greatly assisted in swelling the amount raised. PERSONAL Queen's Hotel.—Mr G. Kydd (Auckland), Mr and r Mrs C. H. Toy and child Mrs E. J. Hopkinson, Mr F. 5. Dyer (Christchurch), Mr P. Moray. Mr and Mrs L. H. Beardsley, Mr A McMurray Mr J. Green, Mr J. Scott, Mr K, M. 'Graham (Dunedin), Dr and Mrs P. C. Anderson (Hawke's Bay), Mr G. Towns (Edievale), Mr E. N Hatch Mr J Rennie, Mr R. T. Long (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. A. Hughes (Invercargill), Mr J. S. Fisher (Timaru). . New Club Hotel.-Mr T. Thomas, I Mr A. D. Carson (Wellington), Mr G. Harper (Christchurch). Mr J. N. Bissett (Auckland). Dr Kidd (Waikiki . Mrs Stewart, Mrs Verity, Mr Michaells, Mr Murray, Mr Hargreaves, Mr Cameron (Dunedin). CHORAL FESTIVAL One of the most encouraging features of the choral recital to be held m the Opera House on October 30 is the list of items sent forward from the participating choirs. The festival has a i very definite aim, the fostering of the 1 singing of worth-while music, and the conductors in their choice of numbers have obviously borne this in mind. As a result the evening should be one of considerable profit musically to all those taking part, as well as a source of pleasure to the whole audience. Efforts are being made to arrange to have a Hammond organ brought up from Dunedin specially for this festival If arrangements are completed successfully, this will prove an outstanding attraction. Messrs Charles Begg and Co. have secured this astounding instrument straight from London, and have generously consented to let this demonstration be the first public performance in the South Island. The instrument itself comprises two manuals and pedals just like any other organ, and is controlled by an elaborate and intricate system of stop keys. Mr Murray A. Fastier, organist at the Waitaki Boys' High School and popular recitalist, will play a bracket of his own composition, and a quieter bracket of lighter numbers, eminently suitable for performance on this ultra-modern instrument. Oamaru will, indeed, be fortunate to hear for the first time a public performance on this marvel of modern acoustical electricity. CHURCH SERVICES The services at the Columba Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The morning service will be taken by the Rev. H. H. Barton and the evening worship by the Fev. W. Lawson Marsh. The Rev. John M. McKenzie will conduct both services at the St. Paul's Presbyterian Church to-morrow. In the morning he will take as his subject " What Brotherhood Means,' _ and in the evening will speak on " The Centurion at the Cross." The Eveline service will be at 6.30 p.m., with the Rev. H. T. Blair as the preacher. "Probation After Death" is the subject for to-morrow's Christian Science service in the Douglas Credit Hall at 7 P-m. ... , . The Rev. J. F. Jack will preach in Wesley Church on Sunday. In the evening the subject will be "Jesus Christ Miss Vera Jones will render the solo "The Blind Ploughman." Service at Enfield is at 2.30 p.m. , . In St. Luke's parish to-morrow Archdeacon Russell will celebrate holy communion at St. Luke's at 8 and at Totara at 2.30. He will officiate at Newborough at 11 and St Luke's at 6.30, when he will speak on "Echoes from Synod." The Rev. Bernard Plumb will officiate at St. Luke's at 11 and at Newborough at 6.30, and will take the YM.B.C. at 10 and Sunday school at a.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMITIEE REPORTS The following committee recommendations will come before the next monthly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council:— Finance.—That a grant of £2 2s be made to the British Sailors' Society; that the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association be granted a remission of half the general rate. The State Advances Corporation advised that the first instalment of the foreshore protection loan had been remitted, and the town clerk was authorised to pay the amount of £1333 2s 6d owing to the Railways Department for stone, to refund to the general account the amount of preliminary expenses and other charges, and place the balance on fixed deposit at the bank until required. Waterworks.—That with a view to providing adequate supplies as requested by the deputation from the Oamaru Trotting Club, the foreman report on the condition of the existing four-inch main at Thames highgages, be adhered to, and in cases where tending such to the racecourse. By-laws.—That the present charges for the use of the seal (£1) for attaching to form of consent to subdivision of land, and 10s for affixing to transfer of leases and consent to mortgages, be adhered to, and in cases where it is thought necessary by the town clerk, the documents be fust forwarded to- the borough solicitor for his perusal; that both sides of Itchen street between Severn and Hull streets be marked off as a non-parking area; that the Automobile Association be advised that the council, at its last meeting, defined pedestrian crossings and cannot agree to the suggestion of providing such 30 feet from street intersections, as it would necessitate passing through the parking areas; that the question of providing further white lines or traffic £tuds at the South African monument and other parts of the town has been referred to the chairman to confer with the inspector. Reserves.—That the Waitaki County Council's application for permitting Mr John Tait to prune the memorial oaks on the roadside between Pukeun and Waitaki be acceded to; that the Municipal Band has been granted permission to give a sacred concert in tne Gardens on Sunday, October 24. Baths—That the baths be opened for the season on Saturday, October M\ that the Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club's communication with reference to the filtration and heating of the water has been referred to the chairman; that the application received from the head teacher of the South School requesting the use of the baths for the purnose of affording instruction in .swimming to the pupils of Standards 111 and IV, be referred to the caretaker, with power to act. Lighting—That the Waitaki Electric Power Board be requested to arrange for the festoon lighting to be erected during Show Week, from November 15 to 22. the cost of erecting and dismantling to be apportioned as already agreed, also that the board be asked to provide the current free on that occasion. __^_____ PHOENIX BOWLING CLUB CLUB COMPETITIONS The club competitions of the Phoenix Bowling Club's competitions have been drawn on the two-life system with an A and B draw as follows, enabling players to arrange games in either draw to suit their convemen Handicap Singles.—Draw A-First round: Muir v. Green; Speid v. Anderson; Colenso v. Rollo; M'lnnes v. Phiip; Hopkins v. Moyle; W. Drennan v H, Coulter. Second round: MKen£e v. Roney. Draw B—First round: Mclnnes v. Moyle; Green v. McKenzie; Rollo v. H. Coulter; Speid v. Philp; Roney v. Anderson; Hopkins v. Muir. Second round: Colenso v. W. Drennan. Club Pairs.—Draw A—First round: Mclnnes and H. L. Familton v. J. Robertson and Forrest; Hopkins and Forbes v. W. Drennan and Adams; H. S. Familton and S. Armstrong v. Burry and Buist; Colenso and Borne v. Luke and Jamieson; Coulter and Craig v. Moyle and Slater; McKenzie and Crisp v. Smith and Corson; Speid and E. W. Grenfell v. Colquhoun and C. J. Mollison. Second round: D. H. Reid and Watts v. A. Watson and Mathieson; Maxwell and Calder v. McNarry and Humphries; W. Watson and Wedde y. Treseder and Bremner; Roney and A. G. Robertson v. Murray and Cox; Anderson and G. P. Mollison a bye. Draw B—First round: Maxwell and Calder V. Treseder and Bremner; Luke and Jamieson v. D. H. Reid and Watts; Smith and Corson v. W. Watson and Wedde; Murray and Cox v. H. P. £>'. Familton and Armstrong; A. Watson and Mathieson v. J. Robertson and Forrest; Roney and A. G. Robertson v. Coulter and Craig; McNarry and Humphries v. Anderson and G. P. Mollison. Second round: Speid and Grenfell v. Drennan and Adams; Mclnnes and H. L. Familton v. Colenso and Borrie; McKenzie and Crisp v. Hopkins and Forbes; Burry and Buist v. Colquhoun and C. J. Mollison; Moyle and Slater a bye. Championship Singles.—Draw A— First round: Corson v. D. H. Reid; Borrie v. Crisp; Craig v. C. J. Mollison; Grenfell v. Forbes; H. L. Familton v. Humphreys, D. H. Thomson y. J. Dunbar. Second round:, wedde v. Colquhoun, Luke v. Mathieson Maxwell v. A. Watson, A. G. Robertson v. Bremner, Foster v. McNarry, Watts v. H.'P. S. Familton, Forrest v. Armstrong, F. Grant v. J. Reid, Calder v Jamieson. G. P. Mollison v. Slater. J. Grant v. Adams, Buist v. Cox, Treseder v. C. Robertson. Draw B—First round: Wedde v. Bremner, Mathieson v H P. S. Familton, Jamieson v. C. Robertson, Luke v. Foster, Calder v. Adams. Forrest v. A. G. Robertson. Second round: Borrie v. H. L. Familton, Slater v. Watts, A. Watson v. Forbes, Crisp v. Cox, McNarry v. Humphries, C. J. Mollison v. F. Grant, Treseder v. Maxwell, Dunbar v. Armstrong, Craig v. G. P. Mollison, D. H. Thomson v. Corson, J. Grant v. J. Reid, Grenfell v. Buist. D. H. Reid v. Colqu°Club Rinks—Section A—First round: Luke, Mclnnes, H. P. S. Familton, G. P. Mollison v. D. H. Reid, Moyle, C. Robertson, Calder- Watts, Roney, Humphries, A. G. Robertson v. McNarry, Hopkins. Cox, J. Reid: Bremner, Colquhoun, Wedde, Grenfell v. W. Watson, Burry, Borrie, Buist. Section B—First round: J. Smith, Treseder, H. L. Familton, Slater v. Murray, Drennan, Craig. Corson; Maxwell, McKenzie, Forbes, Forrest v. Jamieson, Colenso, Mathieson, Crisp; Coulter, Anderson. Armstrong, Adams v. Speid, J. Robertson. A. Watson. Thomson. WOMEN'S CLUB THIRTEENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY The thirteenth birthday party of the North Otago Women's Club was held in the club rooms on Thursday night, when there were 120 members prese/it. In the lounge the colour scheme of the cream and orange of large bowls of polyanthus and Iceland poppies, attractively arranged by Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Sinclair, was very much admired. Before the commencement of the programme, Mrs Kennedy, on behalf of the Gardening Circle, presented the president (Mrs J. M. Forrester) with a beautiful bouquet. Miss Marwick, on behalf of the Arts and Crafts Circle, presented Mrs Forrester with a hand-painted souvenir programme, the cover, the work of Mrs Darling, being a spray of native flowers. Mrs Forrester, in thanking members for their welcome, wished them all a happy evening. A very enjoyable programme was then presented by the various circles.

The Musical Circle had arranged the stage with cherry blossom, wistaria, and iris, making a very charming picture for "In an Emperor's Garden. The cast was as follows:— Emperor, Mrs McCulloch; Empress, Mrs Piper; Princess Cherry Blossom, Miss Miller; Princess Wistaria, Miss Hinkley; Princess Lotus. Miss Slater. Those in the chorus and dances were: Mesdames Qualter. Green, Crimp, Ewart, Sutherland, and Irving, Misses Robertson, B. Butterfield. and Wallace. Miss Cartwright was the musical director. Mrs Crimp arranged the dances and Miss A. Butterfield was the producat

The next portion of the programme had been arranged by the Arts and Crafts Circle, which presented A Parade of Shawls and Sunshades. The music was supplied by Miss Dawson. Paisley shawls, all of which were at least 100 years old and were different in weight and texture, were displayed by Mesdames Parker, Qualter, L. Douglas, and Miss Walter. Others shown were a Royal Stuart plaid by Mrs Cradock, old Scotch plaid by Mrs Moss, modern Chinese handworked by Mrs Atkinson, and modern shawls by Misses Wallace, Thomson, and Marwick. Among the old and new sunshades displayed was one 83 yeara old. Philip Johnson and Howard Agg'a period play, " Little Glass Houses," of Bath in 1810. was given by the Literary Circle. The dressing in this item was appropriate to the times, and was admirably portrayed by the following:—Mrs Orpington, Miss D. Williams; Jane, Mrs V. Sutherland: Lady Titherington, Mrs W. H. Wylie; Mrs Carroway, Mrs H. Jones; Madame Rossignoi, Mrs C. Clark. The producer was Miss Fitzgerald. Dr E. Fitzgerald proposed a vote of thanks to the members of the House Committee (Mesdames Wylie, Liddell, and Corson), which had arranged the lounge so comfortably, and also locked after the supper arrangements; to Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Sinclair for decorations; to Mrs Darling for the special programme; Misses Cartwright, Dawson, and Ireland for playing the accompaniments; and Miss A. Butterfield, Mrs Crimp, Miss Marwick, and Miss Fitzgerald, the producers. Special mention was made of the decorations for the Musical Circle's item, for which Mrs Qualter, Misses B. Butterfield and Robertson were responsible.

The members then adjourned to the tea room for supper and the rutting of the birthday cake by the president, after which a very successful function was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." HAMPDEN CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING There was an excellent attendance of members at the annual meeting of the'Hampden Croquet Club. The president (Mr D. J. Ross) made feeling reference to the recent death of Mrs Watt, a foundation member who had rendered excellent service to the club, having been secretary since its inception. A motion of sympathy with the members of the family was carried in the usual way, and a minute of appreciation of the services rendered by her to the club was recorded. The treasurer (Mr T. V. Harris) presented the balance sheet, which showed the club's finances to be in a good position. A review of the past season's activities showed that despite the unfavourable weather, the turned out in good numbers, and had spent very pleasant times on the green. The following officers were elected: —President, Mr D. J. Ross; vice-presi- . dents—Messrs W. A. Murcott, A. A. McWilliams, A. B. Lang, A. Familton, L. Stevenson, C. Woodley, O. C; Gould; treasurer, Mr T. V. Harris; trustees, Mrs Lister and Mr Harris; secretary,* Mrs Douglas; committee—Mesdames Lister (chairwoman), Belcher, Lang. Woodley, Robertson, Henderson, and Miss Houston. It was agreed to open the season officially on Saturday, October 30. HAMPDEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING * At the monthly meeting of the Hampden School Committee, Mr J.G. Dungey occupied the chair. Accounts amounting to £7 14s 4d were passed for payment. It was agreed to make further inquiries regarding the installation of a radio in the school. The headmaster reported that the attendance at the school had been affected by colds. Twenty pupils had attended the primary school sports at Oamaru. A motion of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Mrs M. E. Watt, who had been mistress of the Hampden School for 34 years. GENERAL NEWS

Considerable interest is being displayed in the Upper Waitaki district and other parts of North Otago in the Labour Party dance to be held in the Kurow Memorial Hall on Labour night (Monday). Jacobs's Orchestra will supply the dance music, and supper will be provided. Reasonable prices are being charged, and there should be a record crowd in attendance. A variety programme of dances has been arranged. The grand president and officers will be visiting the Endeavour Lodge, U.A.0.D., on Wednesday of next week, and .members are requested to make a special effort to be present to give them a welcome. The meeting will commence at 7.30 p.m. During the week the Oamaru Borough Council engaged 24 men under No. 13 scheme, and the amount in wages paid out was £lO6 Is 6d. The Oamaru Municipal Band will give an outdoor recital in the Oamaru Public Gardens to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2.45 p.m. The programme will be as follows:—March, "The Challenge"; hymn, "Divinity"; cornet duo, "Two Little Finches" the Pheloung brothers; selection, "Lucia di Lammermoor"; intermezzo, "In a Persian Market"; concert waltz, The Blue Danube"; march. "The Stars and Stripes " OVERSEAS MAILS Overseas mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under:— The next best despatch for Great Britain is per the Niagara, closing on Saturday. October 30, at 2 pm Wednesday, October 27.—Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, via Cape Horn (per Port Huon, from Auckland), at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters at CPO 2.20 p.m. Mail due London December 2. (Specially-addressed correspondence only.) Australian States, South Africa, and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-Singapore-England air mail, rates on application (per Awatea, from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Air mail due London November 14. Australian States, South Africa, and the East, via Melbourne, also Aus-tralia-Singapore-London air mail (due London November 14), per Maunganul, from Bluff, at 8 p.m. Thursday, October B.—Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Remuera, from Wellington). By train at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. Due London December 8. (Specially-addressed correspondence only.) By New Zealand air service at 8 p.m., to connect with Remuera at Wellington. „,..._ Saturday, October 30.—Fiji, Canada, United States of America,.Central and Eastern South America, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, Japan, also American air mails, via Vancouver (per Niagara, from Auckland), per north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at C.P.O. at 2.20 p.m. Mail dua in London about November 29.

Sunday, October 31.—Fiji, Canada. United States of America, Central and Eastern South America. United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, also American air mails, via Vancouver. Letters only. By New Zealand air mail Qd per ounce extra), at midnight. Due London November 29. To connect with Niagara at Auckland. Monday, November 1. —Samoa and Niue (per Maui Pomare, from Wellington), by north express 11.15 a.m. Latefee letters at C.P.O. 11.35 a.m. ARRIVAL IN LONDON OF OVERSEAS MAIL Mails which left New Zealand on September 20, via San Pedro, arrived in London on October 14. Air mails despatched from Wellington on September 30. and Auckland on October 1. via Sydney-Singapore service, arrived in London on October 17. INCOMING MAU_,S October 23.—Rangitiki: English. October 26.—8.15 p.m.: English air mail October 27.—Awatea: Australian. October 28.—Wanganella: Australian November L—Mariposa: English antf American,