NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23331, 25 October 1937, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

KENNEL CLUB RIBBON PARADE There were only small entries in the ribbon parade held by the North Otago Kennel Club on Saturday night Jn Maude’s Garage, the boisterous cold night militating against any interest on the part of the dog-loving community. Mr S. Browne acted as judge, Mr G. C. Hayhurst as ring manager, and Mr M. F, Woodward (president) returned thanks to the exhibitors for supporting the club with their entries and the proprietors for the use of the garage. The award for the best dog in the show went to Mrs L. Easton’s Labrador. Awards: — Labrador. —Dog, puppy under 12 months —Mrs L. Easton. Dog, open— Mrs L. Easton 1, C. J. King 2. Cocker Spaniel.—Bitch, puppy under 12 months —Miss Brooker 1. Novice — Miss Brooker 1. Whippet.—Bitch, open—M. F. Woodward 1 - French Poodle. —Bitch, open—Mrs Francis 1. Wire-haired Fox Terrier. —Bitch, puppy under six months —M. F. Woodward 1 and 2. Scotch Terrier. —Dog, novice—E. Tomkins 1. Sealyham.—Bitch, open—G. C. Hayhurst 1. STAKES Puppy, under six months —M. F. Woodward (wire-haired fox terrier). Puppy, under 12 months —Mrs L. Easton (Labrador). Novice. —E. Tomkins (Scotch terrier). Open—G. C. Hayhurst (Sealyham). Sporting—Mrs L. Easton (Labrador), Toy—Mrs Francis (French poodle). Best dog—Mrs L. Easton (Labrador). Best bjtch—Mrs Francis (French poodle), Best dog in show. —Mrs L... .Easton (Labrador). PERSONAL Mr Harry Legg, who had been an enthusiastic member of the Oamaru Fire Brigade for some time oast, has gone to Dunedin, where he received a position with Messrs Thomson, Ltd., the cordial manufacturers. Advice has been received by Archdeacon Russell that the Rev. D. Hillman, who was for three years curate at St. Luke’s, Oamaru, and afterwards vicar of Balclutha, lias been appointed assistant curate of St. Peter’s- parish. Henleaze, Bristol, his native town. Miss Leonore Glass, who has been in the office of Messrs Bulleid and Co. for a number of years and who is shortly to be married, was met by members of the stall on Friday night and presented with a dinner set. In making the presentation. Mr D. Findlay, (manager) eulogised the many fine qualities of Miss .Glass, and referred to the excellent manner in which she had carried out her duties in the interests of the firm. He wished her every happiness in the future. Miss Glass suitably replied.

CRICKET UNION DEFEATS ALBION The weather was bitterly cold for the second day’s play in the First Grade competition, Albion batting poorly in the second strike for Union to secure a straight-out win of five points. Tonkin bowled well to secure five wickets for 33 runs. Brooker (41) and Firth (14) were the only Albion batsmen to secure double figures, and Union obtained the required runs for the loss of two wickets. Scores:— ALBION First innings 170 Second Innings Brooker, b Doig 41 Geddes, Ibw, b Tonkin .. .. .. 1 Davey, b Blair 4 Ford, b Tonkin 0 Taylor, b Tonkin 0 Robinson, st McCallum, b Blair .. , 0 Jacobs, b Papps '9 Firth, c Tonkin, b Burrows .. .. 14 Thorn, not out 6 Dunn, b Tonkin 0 H. Geddes, b Tonkin 0 Extras 5 Total 80 Bowling Analysis.—Tonkin took five wickets for 33 runs; Blair, two for 12; Papps, one for 11; Doig, one for 19; Burrows, one for none. UNION First innings 194 Second Innings Budd, not out 24 Papps, c and b Brooker .. .. 20 Kinder, c Robinson, bG. Geddes 4 Doig, not out 10 Extras 2 Total for two wickets .. 60 Bowling Analysis.—G. Geddes took one wicket for 19 runs; Davey, none for 20; Firth, none for 13; Brooker, one for 5. Messrs G. Todd and Star King were the umpires. SCHOOL DEFEATS OAMARU Continuing the first innings against Oamaru, School carried its first ‘day’s total of 177 runs for the loss of three wickets to the excellent total of 337. Blakeley again showed good form with the bat, and carried his not-out score of 61 to 120 before he let one past from Hendra, while Tilbury, the other not-out man, added 14 runs to bring his total to 23. Robertson made a useful contribution of 34, and Mclntyre was undefeated with 25 to his credit, while extras accounted for 40, the innings being closed with the loss of nine wickets for 337. Oamaru had lost five wickets for 81 runs when the match was abandoned owing to bad light, Zimmermann and Hendra being top scorers with 24 runs each. Scores: — OAMARU First innings 174 Second Innings Kelk st Smith, b Robertson .. .. 10 Cahill, c Houghton, b Camepon .. 2 Monteith, st Smith, b Robertson .. 7 Zimmermann, b Watson .. .. 24 Hendra, c and b Watson .. .. 24 Dick, not out 11 Watson, not out .. .. .. .. 0 Extras 3 Total for five wickets ~ 81 1 Bowling Analysis.—Cameron took 1 wicket for 11 runs; Watson, 2 for 12; Robertson, 2 for 32; Houghton, none for 10; Tilbury, none for 13. SCHOOL First Innings Mee, c Watson, b Cahill 66 Hay, b Zimmermann 7 Blakely, b Hunter 120 Andrew, b Keith .. .. .. ... 17 Tilbury, b Zimmermann .. .. 23 Watson, c Jones, b Zimmermann .. 2 Robertson, b Hunter .. .... 34 Houghton, st Jones, b Kelk .. .. 2 Mclntyre, not out .. .. .. .. 25 Smith, c Zimmermann, b Kelk .. 2 Cameron, not out 9 Extras 40 Total for nine wickets (declared) 337 Bowling Analysis.—Kelk took 2 wickets for 49 runs; Hendra, none for 68; Zimmermann, 3 for 33; Watson, none for 42; Cahill, 1 for 29; Hunter, 2 for 56; Keith, 1 for 21. SECOND GRADE Albion secured a 5-point win against Oamaru. Oamaru made only 14 runs in the first innings, Gleeson taking six wickets for 3 runs, and Cooney three for 11. Albion replied with 56 runs (Irvine 14, Cooney 14). W. Bee took three wickets for 27 runs; Robinson. three for none; Parker, one for 15. Oamaru fared better in the second strik, making 96 runs (Brooker 25, Sloan 36, Robinson 10). Sutherland took four wickets for 19 runs; Thorpe, four for 27. Albion made the required 60 runs for the loss of six wickets (Gleeson 39 not out). Parker took four wickets for 8 runs, and Bee and Robinson one wicket each, Albion thus winning by four wickets. Union secured a first-inning’s victory by 101 runs against School A. School made 68 runs (McDonald 32). Brook took five wickets for 25 runs; Parks, two for 2. Union made 169 runs (Park 74, Watson 27, Turvey retired 25, Brook 15). McDonald took three wickets for 43 runs; Wheeler, two for none. St. Kevin’s defaulted to School B on account of the college sports. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE TEAM The following junior representative learn has been selected to play an intermediate Dunedin team at Oamaru to-day, commencing at 10.30 a.m.;—J. Brooker, W. Bee (captain), Campbell, Paterson, Watson, Brook, Irvine, Tucker. Burns, Gladstone. Wheeler (School). Twelfth man, I. Brooker. GENERAL NEWS Entries for the Waiareka stock sale to be held to-morrow include shorn wether hoggets, fat wethers and ewes, fat cattle, and two purebred Shorthorn yearling bulls. Further entries are vitedVisitors to the town from Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson, and even the North Island attended the Scottish Hall on Saturday night for the weekly dance of the North Otago Scottish Society, when a very happy time was spent. Rae’s orchestra kept things going with a swing, and under the supervision of Mr 6. C. Craig a programme of old and new dances was enjoyed with much fun and gaiety. The attendance was estimated at 230 couples, which is considered to be one of the largest gatherings seen in the Scottish Hall for some months. The two properties offered by auction by Mulligan and Forbes in the estates of Mary McKay Oliver and J. Rusbatch were both sold at satisfactory figures. A property in Avon street submitted under the hammer by Messrs J. D. Familton, containing an acre, with seven-roomed house, was passed in at auction, but sold subsequently by private treaty at £9OO. A Hull street property submitted by the same auctioneers did not reach the reserve, but it is expected to change hands by private treaty at a satisfactory figure. The Pukeuri Labour Party’s social function at Pukeuri proved very enjoyable, the hall being tastefully decorated under the direction of Mrs Coffey and the Social Committee. Songs were contributed by Mrs McMurtrie and dance music was suplied by Messrs Waterrus, R. Joyce, J. Wilson, and H. Bent, with extras by Mr J. Craig. Mr G. Hunter was the M.C.

GOLF LADIES’ CLOSING DAY The draw for the ladies’ closing day on Thursday, commencing at 12.30 p.m., is as follows: First Tee. —Miss B. Cuthbortson and Mrs Wilson v. Mrs Burton and Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Meek and Miss R. Donaldson v. Mrs Mcßeath and Miss Nicolls. Miss P. Robins and Miss Garrcy v. Mrs Rickman and Mrs Spooner, Mrs Ireland and Miss J. Christie v. Mrs Brown Jand Miss Mackie, Miss McQuade and Mrs Smith v. MrsMcCqlloch and Miss M. McDonald, Miss McLay and Mrs Wylie v. Mrs Irving and Mrs Grant. Tenth Tee. —Mrs Rowe and Mrs Crawshaw v. Mrs Forrest and Miss K. Robins, Mrs Finch and Mrs Fotheringham a bye, Mrs Mill and Mrs Roxby v. Mrs Stevenson and Miss S. Simpson, Miss Fraser and Mrs Tait a bye. Games will be arranged for any player not included in the draw. LABOUR DAY TOURNAMENT The annual Labour week-end golf tournament of the North Otago Club was commenced on Saturday on links that were in excellent order. There was a record entry. The results are as follows: — Bogey Handicap.—G. L. Cuthbertson 1 down. Dr Kidd 3 down, T. B. Ferguson 4 down, F. Duncan 4 down, C. R. Hedges 4 down, J. A. Thom 5 down, F. S. Milnes 5 down. Four-ball Bogey.—A. C. Gibbs and A. C. Davies 5 up, G, L. Cuthbertson and J. Rennie 3 up, A. McLachlan and T. W. Duncan 2 up, J. L. Mackay and S. R. Cuthbertson 1 up, T. B. Ferguson and J. I. McEwan 1 up, H. B. McDowell, and H. J. Pollock 1 up, H. R. Domigan and E. McKenzie all square, W. C. Davies and H. Kent all square, C. Rhodes and K. Kinder all square. W. C. Christie and A. Mcßeath 1 down, A. Millar and E. Fraser 1 down, Dr Kidd and D. V. G. Smith 1 down, M. J. Wilson and V. R. Hedges 1 down. Stableford. —J. C. Davies 31+5=36, J. L. Mackay 36—1=35, W. Brundell 17+18=35, G. L. Cuthbertson 30+5=35, A. Gibbs 33+2=35. Foursome Handicap.—Thom and Skellerup, 81—10—71, won on the count back from Gibbs and J. C. Davies, 75 4—71. Foursome Championship.—Gibbs and J. C. Davies 75, C. Rhodes and J. E. Matheson 79, T. B. Ferguson and H. J. Pollock 79. Rhodes and Matheson were placed second on the count back. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Bobby Breen’s second starring film, “Rainbow on the River,” is a musical story set in the sunny south, as it is reflected in the life of a golden-voiced orphan who is being reared by a coloured mammy, the faithful servitor of the deceased parents. Forced to make a decision between keeping the boy or permitting him to join a newfound relative in the north, the negro mammy sacrifices her love rather than stand in the way of the child’s future. How the lad wins the affection of a patrician grandmother and makes her forget her animosity toward the south in general and the negro mammy in particular, provides the dramatic theme. Throughout the unfolding of the story the amazing lyric tenor of Bobby Breen is heard in remarkable renditions of such diversified selections as “Old Folks at Home, “Ave Maria,” "Holy, Holy, Holy,” the hymn from “ Stradella,” " The Flower Song,” “ Waiting for the Sun,” “ The Camptown Races,” “ Ring, Ring, de Banjo,” and the theme number, “ Rainbow on the River.” A singing competition will be held at the matinee, there being six entrants. A handsome cup will be presented to the winner, the public being the judge. OPERA HOUSE Victor Moore and Helen Broderick, cast as jurors good and true in the delectable screen comedy “We’re on the Jury,” will be found guilty of committing more uproarious hilarity than the law permits, when the photoplay opens at a special matinee to-day. It ordinarily is not a humorous situation when a pretty young chorus girl is on trial for having killed her wealthy husband, but the methods used by Miss Broderick, in the role of an eccentric society matron, to convince 11 other members of the jury that they are wrong, are both unique and refreshing. Victor Moore proves a difficult juror for Miss Broderick to handle, especially while he is trying to sell real estate to a fellow salesman, who does not seem much more concerned with the fate of the poor chorus girl than he. Miss Broderick and Mr Moore were such an effective combination of humorists in the recent Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers musical “ Swing Time,” that RKO Radio cast them in the leading roles of this new humorous photoplay. Billy Gilbert, whom Frank Tinney called “The funniest man on the stage,” and Robert McWade, well-known screen comedian, play prominent roles in the play. Others playing important parts are Philip Huston, Louise Latimer, Vinton Haworth, Colleen Clare, Frank M. Thomas and Ed. Gargan. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING RAILWAY CLUB’S ANNUAL SOCIAL A very pleasant function was held in the Railway Social Hall on the occasion of the wind-up social and presentation of trophies of the Railway Club. Dancing, games, and items were enjoyed by all present. Mr A. Bloch (patron) and Mr J. Mackie (president) presented the prizes to the various winners and congratulated members on the very successful year they had experienced. Mr C. Andrew (president of the North Otago Association) spoke of the happy relations existing between the Railway and other clubs in the district, and also of the way the Railway Club catered for its members from the social as well as the marksmen’s point of view. Mr T. Harwood (senior vice-president) stated it was pleasing to see so many younger members taking up the sport, and announced that he had decided to present a challenge cup to be held by the club and to be competed for annually among the junior members. Before the presentation of trophies the patron unveiled an honours board, which, presented to the club of Mr J. Mackie, contained the names of all the winners of the club championship and handicap competitions since 1927, when the club was started. During the evening items were given by Messrs R. Roney, S. Andrew, and Mesdames Mackie, Cayford, and Andrew, and Mrs Cayford and Mr Harwood supplied the msuic for dancing. TROPHIES PRESENTED The list of trophies was as follows.— Bloch Cup and trophy, presented by Mr A. Bloch for the highest 15 out of 18 shoots off the rifle:—G. Brightwell; second in Bloch Cup competition, trophy presented by Mr J. Patterson. C. Andrew. The James Keith rose bowl and trophy presented by Mr C. Andrew for the best 12 out of 18 shoots, including handicap.—E. Simpson; second in competition, C. Rennie. Harwood Challenge Cup, presented by Mr T. Harwood, for the best junior aggregate. —C. Smith. Wylie Cup and trophy presented by Mr W. Kennedy.—-C. Rennie; second in competition, trophy presented by Mr R. K. Ireland, A. Banks. Winner of the rifle button most times, trophy presented by the late Mr J. M. Robertson.—G. Brightwell; second in competition, trophy presented by Mr W. Anderson, C. Hinkley. Winner of the handicap button most times, Mr J. Mackie’s trophy.—C. Andrew; second in competition, Mr A. Rennie’s trophy, J. Halvorsen. Special trophy presented by Mr P. Edmonds for consistent shooting by junior member.—J. Robson. Special trophy presented by Mr C. Temporo for consistent shooting by first-year member. —C. McCurdy. Winning team in the R. J. Wilson Memorial Cup competition, team members to hold cup for three months and receive a photograph of team with cup.—A. Banks, A. Rennie, J. Tempero, and H. Whitrow.

ST. KEVIN’S COLLEGE ELEVENTH ANNUAL SPORTS After a week of warm weather the St. Kevin’s College was very unfortunate in having cold, windy conditions for its eleventh annual sports, which were held at the college oval on Saturday in the presence of a fair attendance of the public. Among the interested spectators were Bishop Whyte, of Dunedin, and the Mayor of Oamaru (Mr M. F. E. Cooney). A comprehensive programme of events was put through, including many novelties, which added variety to the afternoon’s entertainment and created much amusement. The grounds were in splendid order for the sports, and the picturesque surroundings of the colvery favourably commented upon. The Oamaru Regimental Band was in attendance, and rendered muchappreciated music during the afternoon, which was also made all the more enjoyable by the serving of afternoon tea in the college dining room. There was also the usual sweets, ice creams, and other refreshments on the grounds, in the capable charge of Mrs S. Easton, of “Fernbrook.” The programme was run off well up to schedule, and the rector and brothers in charge are to be congratulated on the success of this year’s meeting. Lively interest was displayed by the boys in the various events, and competition was very keen, so that several good finishes were witnessed. There were 11 entrants in the Senior Championship, and the cup went to J. A. Graham with 22 points. Graham gained first places in the Long Jump, 120 Yards Hurdles, and Javelin Throw and second in the 100 Yards and Shot Putt. R. C. Doherty was next with 20 points, and had the most number of wins of all, running first in the sprints events and gaining the Hop, Step, and Jump. This competitor also won the Sprints Cup. C. J. Hally, with 19 points, took third position, his best efforts being in the 440 and 880 Yards, in which he came first, thus annexing the Distance Cup. The junior cup, for boys under 16 years, was annexed by E. J. Burns, with a total of 22 points, having four firsts to his credit. E. L. Fox, with 19 points, took second place. There was an equal number in the junior championship as in the senior section. Only five competitors took part in the junior minor cup, and the winner was found in R. W. Edwards, with a total of 18 points, while J. F. Neylon was a close second, being only one point behind the winner. The winner had three firsts and a second. The midget cup, under 14 years, in which there were some 14 competitors, resulted in the majority of the points going to three boys. J. D. Norris proved the winner with a total of 19 points, having three wins to his credit. P. J. Venning was the next best, with 15 points, and R. A. Ongley occupied third position, with 12 points. In all, five new records were established, which was very gratifying indeed. In the junior high jump, E. Fox put up a wonderful performance to clear a height of sft lin, which was IJin better than the record, established last year by D. Clements. Fox also made a new record in the hop, step, and jump, clearing a distance of 37ft 64in, which was 4m better than J. B. Callan's record in 1932. Then, in the senior shot putt, E. Loughnan sent the weight siin in advance of the existing record of 29ft lOJin, established by B. P. Doyle in 1935. Two new long jump records were put up, in the junior minor section by J. Neylon, who bettered the existing record by IJm, and in the midget section by J. Norris, who jumped a distance of 16ft llin, breaking his own record of 15ft lOin made the previous year. Results:— CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Senior Cup

75 Yards.—C. Doherty 1, P. Coyne 2, C. Conlon 3. Time, 8 4-ssec. 100 Yards.—C. Doherty 1, J. Graham 2, P. Coyne 3. Time, 11 2-ssec. High Jump—E. Loughnan 1, K. Lynch 2. D. Marshall 3. Height, 4ft Bin. 220 Yards.—C. Doherty 1, C. Hally 2, J. Graham 3. Time, 26sec. Shot Putt—E. Loughnan 1, J. Graham 2, P. Coyne 3. Distance, 30ft 3Jin. Javelin Throw. —J. Graham 1, C. Hally 2, D. Marshall 3. Distance, 116 ft. Hop, Step, and Jump—R. C. Doherty 1. D. Marshall and C. Hally (equal) 2. Distance, 32ft llin. 440 Yards.—C. Hally 1, H. McMullan 2, K. Lynch 3. Time. Imin 3sec. 120 Yards Hurdles. —J. Graham 1, D. Marshall 2, I. Falloon 3. Time, 20sec. Long Jump.—J. Graham 1, C. Hally 2, C. Conlon 3. Distance, 18ft OJin. 880 Yards.—Hally 1, Tither 2, Falloon and McMullan (equal) 3. Time, 2min 7 l-ssec. One Mile.—K. Lynch 1, D, Tither 2, H. McMullan 3. Time, smin 41sec. Junior Cup

75 Yards—E. Burns 1, E. Fox 2, P. Mills 3. Time, 9 l-ssec.

100 Yards. —E. Burns 1, P. Mills 2, E, Fox 3. Time, 11 3-ssec. High Jump.—E. Fox 1, O’Kane 2, A, J. McCarthy 3. Height, sft lin. 220 Yards—E. Burns 1, P. Mills 2, R. O’Kane 3. Time, 26sec.

Hop, Step, and Jump.—E. Fox 1, R. O’Kane 2, J. McCarthy 3, Distance, 37ft 6Jin. 440 Yards.—E. Burns 1. D. Cartwright 2, R. McCarthy 3. Time, Imin 6 4-5 sco. 120 Yards Hurdles. —R. O’Kane 1, R. McCarthy 2, G. O’Brien 3. Time, 21sec. Long Jump.—E. Fox 1, R. O’Kane and E. Burns (equal) 2. Distance, 17ft llin. 880 Yards.—D. Cartwright 1, J. M'Carthy 2, R. McCarthy 3. Time t 2min 38sec. Junior Minor Cup 75 Yards. —R. Edwards 1, G. Neylon 2, E. Boyle 3. Time, 9sec. 1 100 Yards. —R. Edwards 1, E. Boyle 2, J. Muir 3. Time, 11 3-ssec. High Jump.—Neylon 1. Muir 2, Fallon 3. Height, 4ft 103 in. 220 Yards.—R. Edwards 1, G. Boyle 2, J. Neylon' 3. Time, 25 4-ssec. 440 Yards. —J. Muir 1, J. Neylon 2, E. Boyle 3. Time, Imin 7 l-ssec. Long Jump.—J. Neylon 1, R. Edwards 2, E. Boyle 3. Distance, 17ft 6.? in. Midget Cup 50 Yards. —J. Norris 1, A. Ongley 2, J. McKone 3. Time, 6 4-ssec. 75 Yards.—P. Venning 1, J. Norris 2, A. Ongley 3. Time, 9 3-ssec. 100 Yards. —P. Venning 1, A. Ongley 2, J. Norris 3. Time, 12 3-ssec. High Jump.—Norris 1, Kearney 2, Venning 3. Height, 4ft Sin. 220 Yards.—T. Ongley 1, P. Venning 2, E. Kearney 3. Time, 28 l-ssec. Long Jump.—J. Norris 1, E. Kearney 2, P. Venning 3. Distance, 16ft llin. HANDICAP EVENTS 75 Yards (under 13 years).—F. Bennett (scr) 1, J. Bridgman (Byds) 2, T. Taylor (4yds) and M. O’Connell (Byds) equal, 3. Time, 9 3-ssec. 100 Yards (under 15 years).—J. Jones (3yds) 1, C. Siegert (6yds) 2, J. Boyle (2yds) 3. Time, 13sec. 100 Yards (under 16 years).—M. Hally (scr) 1, A. Gladstone (syds) 2, M. St. George (6yds) 3. Time, 12 1-5 sec. 100 Yards (open).—A. Marshall (3yds) 1, B. Flynn (Byds) 2, L. Walker (3yds) 3. Time, 12 l-ssec. Colour Tug-of-war. Lilliputian: Gold 1. Intermediate: Gold 1. Senior: Blue 1. Potato Race (open).—F. Mackay 1, J. Bennett 2, F. Phair 3.‘ Intercolour Relay.—Lilliputian: Gold 1, Red 2, Blue 3. Intermediate: Blue 1. Gold 2, Red 3. Senior: Gold 1, Blue 2, Red 3. Sack Race (open).—R. Colley 1. R. Hally 2, G. Langley 3. 220 Yards (open).—A. Marshall (10yds) 1. J. M’Cosker (25yds) 2. W Forrest (scr) 3. 440 Yards (open).—A, Marshall (20yds) 1. L. Walker (30yds) 2, T. O’Brien (10yds) 3. Time, Imin 2 l-ssec. Shot Putt (open).—A. Gladstone 1, G. O’Brien 2. W. Forrest 3. Distance, 30ft Sin. Javelin Throw (open).—A. Gladstone 1, W McCombie 2, W. Forrest 3. Distance, 98ft.

Throwing the Cricket Ball (open).— C. Hally 1, W. .Forrest 2, A, Gladstone 3. Distance, 73Jyds. Pole Vault (open).—M. McCombie 1. K. Lynch and L. McCully (equal) 2. Height, 7ft 6in. 880 Yards (open).—R. Coffey (80yds) 1. J. McCombie (120yds) 2, K. O’Connor (40yds) 3. Slow Bicycle Race. —W. Hall 1, T. O'Brien 2, J. McCombie 3. Musical Chairs (open).—J. McCombie and T. O'Brien (equal) 1, K. O’Connor 3. 440 Yards Walk (open).—H. Perkins (20yds) 1, R. Quinn (60yds) 2, J. McCombie (40yds) 3. Inler-form Relay Race. —Form II (J. Neylon, F. Bennett. B. Flynn, J. Jones), 90yds, 1, Form VI (C. Doherty, G. O'Brien, C. Hally, T. M. O’Brien), 20yds, 2; Form 111 (T, Ongley, E. Boyle, P. Venning, R. Edwards), 50yds 3. Sword and Rooster (open).—J. Perkins 1, S. McCabe 2. R. Quinn 3. One Mile.—R. Coffey (180yds) 1, A. Bonisch (280yds) 2. G. Langley (300yds) 3. Old Boys' Race. —W. Easton 1. BOWLING NORTH OTAGO CENTRE The final meeting of the old executive of the North Otago Bowling Centre was'held on Friday night, Mr E. Tomkins (president) occupying the chair. The chairman said it was a matter for congratulation, that the past year had been so successful, and he also congratulated ■ the clubs on the way they had sponsored the game and improved their greens, thus giving encouragement to many to take a greater interest in the game. Mr D. H. Thomson also spoke of the clubs in congratulatory terms, especially referring to the work of the secretary, who had made every effort to further the interests of the centre generally. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr D. R. Corson (retiring member), the auditor, treasurer, ladies, the press and all who had assisted in any way. NEW EXECUTIVE MEETS

The meeting of the new executive followed, Mr Tomkins extending a welcome to the new members. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —President. Mr E. H. Taylor (Meadowbank); vice-presidents, Messrs J. A. Dunbar (Hampden) and T. Kennedy (Awamoa); treasurer, Mr William Brown; auditor, Mr A. W. Woodward; selectors—Messrs D. H. Thomson, W. Richardson and J. Hart; Match Committee —Messrs T. Herron, J. A. Dunbar and W. Denholm; secretary, Mr H. Hay. The secretary was granted a bonus of £5. The Palmerston Club advised that this year matches had been arranged between Palmerston, Seacliff and Waikouaiti Clubs.

' The Phoenix Club was granted permission to hold a tournament on Labour Day. The New Zealand Association forwarded , the itinerary of the British bowling party, and advised that the players to take part in the British Empire Games would be selected from those attending the Sydney Bowling Tournament, and that only the 1932 test stamp and subsequent years would now be recognised.—Received.

It was agreed that the points scoring for the Mills Shield and Sidey Cup competitions be the same as last Mills Shield games to start at 1.40 p.m., and Sidey Cup games, of 21 heads or a time limit of 8.15 p.m., to start at 6 p.m.

It was agreed that the date for the match against Otago be left in the hands of the Match Committee, the date of the Murray Bowl match against South Canterbury being fixed by rule on the first Saturday in February.

It was stated that the officials of the Hampden Club were very disappointed at the final of the Champion of Champions Singles being taken from the Hampden green to the Phoenix green by mutual agreement of the players. —After discussion the matter was referred to the Match Committee. It was decided to draw the atten-, tion of the selectors to the decision of the executive that representative players be selected on merit from the list of players available.

It was agreed that the system of play for the Easter tournament be the same as last year, entries to be limited to 64 Singles, 96 Pairs, and 48 Rinks, with preference in order of entry. There was some discussion on the frequent breach of the standing on the mat rule, the opinion being expressed that it was a pity the Australian rule of both feet on the mat was not adopted by New Zealand. A great deal of damage was done by the nonobservanoe of the Vule, especially when the green was soft. Mr Tomkins was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for the way he conducted the president’s duties during last year. LABOUR DAY TOURNAMENT The draw for the Labour Day tournament on the Phoenix green, commencing at 9 a.m., is as follows: — Section A.—Forbes, McKenzie, Nimmo, Cameron; F. Grant, Roney, Craig, Richardson; A. Watson, Anderson, McMaster, Dumbleton; Common, Treseder, Lewis, Slater; Archibald, Borrie, A. G. Robertson. Section B.—Watts, Averts, Glen, Denholm; Hutt, Maxwell, W. Grant, Thomson: Warren, W. Watson, H. L Familton, G. P. Mollison: Blakey, Colenso, Easton, Buist; Hartley, . Jeffery, Crisp; J. Robertson (Meadowbank), , Foster, Stevens. Three more players are required. HAMPDEN CLUB The green was in good order for the opening of the Hampden Club on Saturday, visitors being present from Oamaru, Palmerston and Maheno. Mr T. V. Harris (vice-president) declared the green open, in the absence of Mr A. B. Lang (president) through ill-health, and gave th.e visitors a cordial welcome, suitable replies being made by Messrs J. A. Dunbar (North Otago Centre), H. P. S. Familton (Phoenix), C. Brown (Awamoa), Robinson (Palmerston) and Caldwell (Maheno). The Maheno Club was congratulated on the steps taken to make a green at Maheno, which it was hoped would be opened shortly. In the meantime an invitation was extended to members of the Maheno Club to come to Oamaru to play on the town green. Eight rinks took part in the afternoon’s play, and there was a good gathering of ladies and spectators despite the unpleasant weather conditions. GARDENS CROQUET CLUB OPENING DAY The opening day of the Gardens Croquet Club was held on Saturday in fine but cold weather in the presence of friends from Awamoa and Dunedin, including Mr and Mrs J. Nichol (Opoho), which was much appreciated by the members. Mrs Wade gave a welcome to the visitors, and Mr K. Familton (Deputy Mayor) gave a short and enjoyable speech, and opened the green by making the first hoop expertly. Afternoon tea and various competitions passed the afternoon pleasantly for all. The club has given three seats to the Oamaru Gardens.

TRINITY COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS ST. THOMAS’S ACADEMY At the recent Trinity College examinations conducted by Mr Anderson Tyrer, the following were the successful pupils of St. Thomas’s Academy, Reed street, Oamaru: — LICENTIATE Kathleen Henderson (pianoforte, completed), Esmc Weir (elocution, practical). ASSOCIATE Patricia Hook (elocution, practical). JUNIOR Boys of St. Thomas’s Academy (verse-speaking), 91, honours. ADVANCED PREPARATORY John Dickson (elocution), 35, honours; Mary Corcoran (elocution), 80, merit. PREPARATORY lan Wardell (elocution), 80, merit. FIRST STEPS Gerald O'Brien (elocution), 91, honours; John Noonan (elocutiqn), 89, honours; Gordon Neill (elocution), 87, honours; Bernard McCluskey (elocution), 87, honours: Joan Mclntosh (pianoforte), 86, honours; Brian Hart (elocution), 80, merit; Maurice Mulvena (elocution), 80, merit; Patrick Meehan (elocution), 80, merit; Grant Mulvena (elocution), 77, merit, DOMINICAN COLLEGE, TESCHEMAKERS Results of the Trinity College examinations held at the Dominican College, Teschemakers, in October, by Mr Anderson Tyrer:— LICENTIATE DIPLOMA, TEACHERS Muriel Mcßae. SENIOR GRADE Betty O’Brien, 86, honours; Marie Hayhurst, 83, honours; Heather Carter, 79, merit. JUNIOR GRADE Isla Johnson, 85, honours: Roberta Carter. 80, merit; Joyce Morey, 80, merit. PREPARATORY Patricia Clinton, 89, honours; Roma Tohill, 80, merit. ELOCUTION (INTERMEDIATE) Ruth Oakley, 80, merit. JUNIOR Margaret McCosker, 88 honours; Margaret Bolwell, 85, honours; Patricia McDonnell, 82, merit; Mary McKinnon, 80, merit. ADVANCED PREPARATORY Zelie Hart, 80. merit. PREPARATORY Adair McCone, 87. honours. FIRST STEPS Jill Fitzgerald, 88, honours; Ruth Jenkins, 87, honours; Christian Shirres, 82, merit; Kathleen Mitchell, 82, merit; Nancy Shirres, 81, merit; Fay Aitcheson, 80, merit; Mary McCarthy, 80, merit. All those presented were successful. LAWN TENNIS SOUTHERN SUB-ASSOCIATION The following is the draw for the first round of the Southern Lawn Tennis Sub-association’s Competition to commence on October 30. the home team being mentioned first:— October 30. —Maheno v. Enfield, Weston v. Herbert, Kakanui, a bye. November 6. —Herbert v. Maheno, Enfield v. Kakanui. Weston a bye. November 13.—Kakanui v. Weston, Enfield v. Herbert, Maheno a bye. November 20. —Kakanui v. Maheno, Weston v. Enfield, Herbert a bye. November 27. —Herbert v. Kakanui, Maheno v. Weston, Enfield a bye. PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —October 25: 7.41 a.m. and 8.12 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 arrived on Saturday evening and loads on Tuesday 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 Lyttelton. The Karetu will load at Port Kembla about October 27, thence Sydney, taknig Oamaru cargo at direct rates of freight. ’ DEFENCE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB The Oamaru Defence Rifle Club fired the second match of the short range series on Saturday over the 500 and 600 yards. The' weather conditions were bad, a strong south-easterly wind blowing head-on down the range, and was bitterly cold. The light was also bed, and visibility at 600 yards at times was almost nil. The match was won by R. Orbell with 94. S. Taylor a new recruit, secured top score at 500 yards with 47. McLatchie and Fallon shared the honours at 600 yards with 44. Following are the scores, the first seven being prize-winners:—

500 600 yds. yds. Hep. Tl. Rfm. R. Orbell .. 46 43 5 — 94 Rfm. McLatchie .. 44 44 5 — 93 Rfm. Fallon .. 45 44 4 — 93 Pres. R. Smith .. 44 40 7 — 91 Rfm. Mosley 43 40 8 — 91 Rfm. S. Taylor .. 47 29 15 — 91 Rfm. Roney .. 43 36 11 — 90 Rfm. Steenson .. 44 39 5 — 88 Rfm. G.' Doran .. 42 39 6 — 87 Rfm. W. Gibson .. 45 42 87 Rfm. Allan .. 47 39 1 — 87 Rfm. W. Smith .. 44 31 8 — 83 Vice-pres. Koppert 45 33 — —— 78 Rfm. Fahey .. .. 17 30 26 — 73