NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23332, 26 October 1937, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

“A GARDEN TOWN” COLOUR AND BEAUTY / "A Garden Town”—surely this description applies to Oarnaru at the present time, as throughout the streets and in all the parks and favourite walks there is the colour and beauty of the blossoming flowers and shrubs and stately trees in greens; of all hues. In the centre of all this picturesqueness are the Oarnaru Public Gardens, the outstanding attraction of all. It is only natural, therefore, that visitors to the town cast appreciative glances on all this beauty which surrounds them as they enter from all parts. There are many also who visit the town to see the Gardens alone, and if they do so at the present time they will not be disappointed and will ascertain for themselves that the Oarnaru Gardens have well deserved their reputation of being Dominion-famed. Notwithstanding the dry spell experienced in North Otago, the Gardens are looking at their best. Many visitors from other centres have been most enthusiastic in their praises and have expressed great admiration of the various features. On entering the front gate one is first struck with the beauty of the border containing some 2000 tulips, which with an undergrowth of nemophila, make a magnificent display. Then the adjacent bed of scarlet Emperor anemones provides an even more brilliant sight, the size and excellent quality of these flowers being really outstanding. Probably the finest feature of all in the front section of the Gardens are the thousands of wallflowers round the fountain, the whole display being a riot of colour. In addition there are hundreds of polyanthus, , and they add much to the ap-pearance-of the whole scene. Further on the azaleas, in their hundreds, the rhododendron dell, the magnolias and flowering apple trees provide a fine sight. Before coming to the azalia garden, however, there is the “ cherry walk,” which was planted several vears ago. The trees are also an outstanding feature at this time, and ih their various shades of green present a wonderful setting, together with the ponds and the lawns which are looking fresh

and tidy. A visit to the greenhouse reveals a mass of cinerarias, cyclamen, pnmulus, foliage plants and calceolarias. Probably the best time to visit the Gardens is in the cool of the evening, the scent being delightful at that time. Visitors should also note that the greenhouse is kept open later than usual. Perhaps one of the outstanding features in the town’s display are the flowering cherries in the small plantation near the Public Baths, and the same applies to Ure street, the beauty of these trees being very striking, indeed. At the northern approach to the town there are more flowering cherries, planted only a few years ago, and these are just coming into blossom and give promise of a wonderful avenue of trees in a year or two. HAMPDEN DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING Mr W. T. Ford presided at the annual meeting of-the Hampden Defence Rifle Club. The annual report, which dealt fully with the club’s activities during last season, and the balance sheet were adopted. It was decided to hold the opening on November 6, and also to procure a new rifle range. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr A. A. M'William; honorary vice-presidents—Sir Louis Barnett, the Mayor (Mr W. A, Murcott), Messrs J. N. Sprague, D. J. Ross, W. H. Murcott, J. McKerrow, A. B. Lang, W. J. Hetherington, T. V. Harris. R. Duncan, L. Stevenson, H, A. Finch, G. E. Nicolson, W. Cooper, E. Stevenson, S. B. Batchelor, and the Revs. Mr Stace and Mr Harkness; president, Mr W. T. Ford; deputy presidents—Messrs J. Joyce, F. Hampton, E. Nicolson, and T. Gibson; committee—Messrs H. Nicolson, W. Nicolson, A Wright, K. Gdanitz, M. Gdanitz, A. H. Peattie, and A. Fiddes; secretary, Mr Hr M'Kewen; treasurer, Mr A. J. Wright; auditor, Mr A. B. Lang; ammunition collectors —Messrs H. Nicolson, A. Wright, J. Joyce; handicapper, Mr W. T. Ford; official scorers —Messrs H. Nicolson, J. Joyce, and A. Wright. A vote of thanks was passed to the New Zealand and Australian Land Company for the use of its property lor the range. A sub-committee was formed to go into the question of the new range. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING PUKEURI CLUB A very enjoyable evening was spent on the Pukeuri range to mark the close of the shooting for the season. A team of four members from each of six different clubs, and six teams from Pukeuri Club participated in a handicap teams event, Pukeuri A succeeding in winning from the Railway Club by the narrow margin of three points. The president (Mr D. Williams) presented the following trophies to members of the Pukeuri Club:—Trotter Challenge Cup and miniature, H. Hughes; Mr A. C. Anderson’s Cup for winner of A Grade aggregate, W. McCulloch: Club Cup for winner of B Grade Aggregate, H. Williams; Mr D. Williams’s Cup for winner of C Grade Aggregate, G. Johnston. Prizes were also presented to the winning team of the shoot, W. McCulloch, A. Anderson, T. Greer, and H. Hughes. HAMPDEN CLUB There was a large gathering, including visitors from other clubs and members of the visiting Arthur Barnett’s team from Dunedin, at the annual windup social of the Hampden Club. Barnett’s team had fired a match against Hampden earlier in the day. The presentation of trophies was made by the following to the various winners:—Mr A. A. McWilliam, the Sprague Aggregate Championship Cup to O. C. Gould; Mr C. Tracy (president of Barnett’s team), the late Mr J. Robertson’s trophy for the Aggregate Championship to K. Gdanitz; the Mayor (Mr W. A. Murcott), Mr A. B. Lang’s Handicap Cup to F. Hampton; Mr H. Koppert, the president’s B Grade Handicap Cup to R. Mansell. Mr W. T. Ford extended a hearty welcome to Arthur Barnett’s team, and Mr C. Tracy, for the visitors, returned thanks for the hospitality extended to them. The results of the match were as follows: ■ Hampden A.—O. C. Gould 79, W. T. Ford 79, W. O. Nicolson 79. K. Gdanitz 78, E. Nicolson 78, M. Gdanitz 77, A. H. Peattie 77, F. Hampton 76; total, 623. Counted out: R. Mercer 76, A. Wright 72. Arthur Barnett’s A.—W. Graham 80, K. Miller 79, J. Armstrong 78, C. Gamble 78, A, Robson 78, C. M’Nish 76. J. Bradley 75, Miss Robinson 73; total, 617. Counted out; W. Jamieson 73. C. Tracy 71. Hampden B.—J. Emslie 78, L. Kitchen 77, J. Aitcheson 75, H. Nicolson 74. J. Joyce 74, A. Fiddes 73, W. J. Nicolson 71; total, 522. Counted out: Miss D. Murcott 69, L. Woolford 66. Arthur Barnett’s B. —E. White 75, R. M'Keich 74, Miss Huttton 74, R. Mullenger 73, H. Churchill 73, M. Watson 71, J. Higgins 66; total, 566. Counted out: E. Lenz 57, Miss M’Faul 51. MAJESTIC THEATRE Set in the colourful background of New Orleans, “ Rainbow on the River,” Bobby Breen’s new picture, offers film patrons fine entertainment, boasting a strong plot, a fine cast, elaborate settings, and a group of songs by the talented star. It will be shown finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre. The musical numbers, which are keyed to the action of the story and mood of the characters, come from the pens of foremost composers. Three immortal numbers are sung by the young lyric tenor—" Ring, Ring de Banjo,” “ Old Folks at Home,” and “The Camptown Races.” Representing the modern mode in music is the catchy theme song, “Rainbow on the River.” One of the highlights is the s'nging of the famous Hall Johnson Choir of 54 negro voices in cottonpicking and Missis-ippi levee scenes. The programme will commence at 7.45. PERSONAL New Club Hotel.—Mr A. McLaughlan (Ranfurly), Mr F. Duncan. Mr J. Wilson. Mr and Mrs R. Jopp, Mr A. Jopp, Mr J. Scott, Mr J. Henderson (Alexandra). Mr F. Donnelly, Mr M. White (Omakau). Mr and Mrs J. W. Shilcock, Mr and Mrs W. Smith. Mr C. Crawford, Mr J. Smith, Mr J. Frater, Mr J. E. Matheson. Mr S. S. Marret, Mr P. Glennie, Mr and Mrs W. McLennan, Mr L. A. Dolan. Miss M. Juriss, Miss L. Morrison, Miss Jones-Smilh, Miss N. McLennan (Dunedin), Mr K. H. Bartlett (Wellington), Mr and Mrs