NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23351, 17 November 1937, Page 16

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

HIGH SCHOOLS' BOARD MONTHLY MEETING At the monthly meeting of the Waitaki High Schools' Board of Governors the chairman (Major H. S. Orbeil) occupied the chair. Miss D. G. 1. Hall was appointed fo a permanent D Grade position on the staff of the Girls' High School. The use of the school buildings was sranted5 ranted to the Girls' High School übilee Committee for the jubilee •'unctions on May 7,8, 9, and 10 next year. A letter was received from the Education Department stating that, as the payment of subsidies on voluntary contributions had not yet been reinstated, the department was unable to approve of the request for a subsidy of £ 15 on moneys for the purchase of library books. Leave of absence was granted to Miss M. S. Fitzgerald for next year tor the purpose of making a trip abroad. RECTOR'S REPORT The rector (Mr F. Milner) reported that the following track athletic meetings had been held since the last report:—October 15, Junior High School sports; October 16, massed schools' athletic display; October 18; interhouse sports. The inter-schools' championships of Otago amd Southland were competed for by representatives of 10 schools, Waitaki gaining the senior shield, and being runner-up in the intermediate and junior competitions. The gold medal awarded to the competitor securing most points in the senior competition Was awarded to the captain of the Waitaki team, John Sutherland, who broke two records and won the sprint events in most promising style. J. Blakely was awarded a similar medal in the intermediate competition. The dramatic Society, under the iirectlon of Dr Scotter, on October 16 put on four one-act plays, which were excellently staged and acted. The Junior High School essayed a public dramatic and musical entertainment in St, Luke's Hall on October 27, and achieved notable uucoess. The annual cricket matches with Timaru, played at Timaru on November 11 and 12, resulted in innhings victories for both first and second elevens. In the annual Wellington Navy League essay competition Waitaki took first place in all three grades. The Heeretary complimented the school on the thorough knowledge of the international situation which the essays from the school displayed. The Minister of Education visited the school on November 9 and presented the prizes won by Eliot Robertson (first senior class) and D. Meek (second lunior class) in the 1936 Royal Empire essay competition. Mr Fraser complimented the school on its utilisation of *he library for essays and debating.. To provide a breakwind against the northeasterlies, a belt of 150 plnus Insignia had been planted along the north boundary of Milner Park. The secondary school inspectors, Messrs Tomlinson and Learning, spent three days at the school, October 29 and November 1 and 2. They accredited 82 candidates for senior free places. On November 8 Mr Renyard. manual and technical inspector, visited the woodwork and metal work classes, and made some important recommendations. Mr Robert Milligun had presented a •xacsirnile reproduction of the historic Olive Branch Petition of 1775, which King George 111 refused to accept from the American delegation, A specimen pew showing the design of the proposed hall seating had been placed in the vestibule of the Hall of Memories by the Old Boys' Association. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT The principal (Miss J, B, Wilson) reported that Miss G. Hall returned to the school bn October 1, and Miss W. C. Farnie on November 1. The school would benefit as a result of the inspiration and knowledge gained from' contacts with educational experts in England and Scotland. Miss Farnie attended the fifth Empire Summer School on world affairs at Oxford; under the auspices of the Royal Empire Society. Miss Farnie visited two important secondary schools for girls--Highbury Hill High School and Clapham Common High School—where she found much of interest in modern equipment and methods of teaching. Both Miss Farnie and Miss Hall attended the City of London vacation course in education at Bedford College. During the course opportunity was given for a visit to the famous Latymer School.

Miss Hall while in Belfast spent a day at a very fine modern school. Strandtown School, and by way of contrast visited a primary school in the industrial area in Belfast, where conditions were very cramped and the children played on the streets. She recommended that an Evans universal projector be ordered for the school as part of the science equipment for 1938. Miss M. S. Fitzgerald had applied for a year's leave for further study in England and on the Continent. The appointment of Miss D. G. I. Hall to a D Grade position brought the staff to full strength for 1937. The principal placed on record her appreciation of the good services of Miss D. M. P. Prebble and Miss L. Sheppard, who acted as relieving staff mistresses during the absence of Misses Hall and Farnie. The secondary school inspectors, Mr E. Caradus and Miss M. May visited the school on October 21 and 22, in connection with the award of intermediate and leaving certificates, and the grading of teachers. Seventy intermediate certificates were awarded, and 14 higher leaving certificates were granted. Mr A. P. Roydhouse, supervisor of physical training for Otago, visited the school during October to inspect the physical training groups of different grades. He expressed his satisfaction that so much time was given to the teaching of physical training, Hygiene, and health, and that a high standard of attainment was reached.

Included in the interesting visitors to the school were the Minister of Education (Mr Peter Fraser), accompanied by the Rev. A, H. Nordrheyer, MP., Mr J. A. Lee (Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Minister of Housing), Mr D. Barnes, M.P, for Waitaki; Mr F. J. Temm (private secretary to Mr Lee), Dr Robinson, of Oudipur, Rajputana, the Rev. B. Gina, a Solomon Islander; and Miss Florence Smith, for 35 years a missionary and teacher in the diocese of Dornakal, Southern India. The reports were received. LAWN TENNIS NGAPARA v. LIVINGSTONE Ngapara defeated Livingstone by 19 sets (96 games) to no sets (39 games). The following are the results (Ngapara names first) : Men's Singles.—Watson beat Clark 6—3, Lenno beat Webster 6—5, Forbes beat Spiers 6—2, Daly beat Cook 6—5. Women's Singles.—Mrs Daly beat Mrs Barnes 6—l, Miss Paterson beat Miss Samuelson 6—o, 'Miss Morrison beat Mr 6 Webster 6—o, Miss Erikson beat Miss Barnes 6—o. Men's Doubles.—Watson and Lennox beat Clark and Webster 6-4, Forbes and Daly beat Spiers and Cook 6—4. > Women's Doubles.—Mrs Daly and Mto Erikson beat Mrs Barnes and Miss Samuelson 6—2, Misses Paterson and Morrison beat Mrs Webster and Miss Barnes 6—l. Mixed Doubles,—Watsort and Miss Erikson beat Clark and Mrs Barnes B—s, Lennox and Mrs Daly beat Webster and Miss Samuelson 6—4, Forbes and Miss Paterson beat Spiers and Mrs Webster 6—3, Daly and Miss Morrison beat Cook and Miss Barnes 6—o. PERSONAL Mr and Mrs Jack Mulvena, of Otiake, have returned home after spending Cup Week in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Ted Russell have returned to their home at Otekiake, after spending Cup Week, at Christchurch. Queen's Hotel.—Mr McMullan, Mr W, Cullen. Mr L. Holden Mirams, Mr and Mrs A. Grey, Mr G. F. Parsonson. Mr George ,W, Gray, Mr Mr T. Gray, Mr L. Holden, Mr F. M. Bartlett, Mr A. Grey, Mr W. Manhlre, Mr C. W. Crawford, Mr lan W. Cherry, Mr Green, Mr Anderson, Mr Roseveare (Dunedin), Mr T. McAllan, Mr Jenkins, Mr G, Reid (Timaru), Mrs. Wright (North Auckland). New Club Hotel.—Mr E. Meikin. Mr A. A. Ansell, Mr P. D. Johnstone (Wellington), Mr G. Miller (Timaru), Mr O. Sutton, Mr W. Wodsworth (Winton), Mr J. Sugg, Mr R. E. Henderson (Christchurch), Mr D. S. Robinson, Mr J, Witchall, Mr C, D. Mackenzie, Mr C. G. Brown, Mr D. A. McLean (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs W. Tapp (New Plymouth). Mr and Mrs Bruce (Invercargill).

MAGISTRATE'S COURT POLICE CASES The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was commenced yesterday afternoon b n fore Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Senior Sergeant McGregor appear for the police. TRAFFIC BREACHES Thomas William Dwyer and James Tavendale were each fined Rs and costs (10s) for riding bicycles on the footpath. *

Ronald Adamson was charged with operating a motor van equipped with an inefficient handbrake. Mr A. Hamilton appeared for the defendant. — Senior Sergeant McGregor said the charge arose out of the defendant's van having knocked down Mrs Dillon. The footbrake was all right, but the handbrake had been examined by Constable Miller and found to be defective. Andrew Koppert, who was similarly charged, did not know that the handbrake was defective, and the charge against this defendant was withdrawn. Adamson was fined 20s, and costs (10s). John Reid (Oamaru). for whom Mr C. Zimmermann appeared, pleaded guilty to being found intoxicated in charge of a car.—A fine of £ls, with expenses amounting to £1 Is, was imposed, and his licence was suspended for six months. Alexander Brown was charged with placing broken glass in Kibble street. — Senior Sergeant McGregor pointed out that part of the broken bottle had been deliberately placed in front of a car, and some glass was scattered over the footpath and gutter.—lmposing a fine of 40s, and costs (10s), Mr Bundle said a man who acted in that manner deserved no consideration whatever. • OPENING AFTER HOURS The inspector of factories (Mr W. Currie) proceeded against Gordon M. Forbes, of Whitstone, on a charge of failing to close his shop at the prescribed hour. The inspector said he had found the defendant hawking from a van after 1.35 p.m. on Saturday. A hawker's van was recognised as a shop under the Act.—A fine of 18s, and costs (12s), was imposed. BREACH OF FISHING REGULATIONS The ranger for the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society (Mr S. H. McCarroll) proceeded against Ebenezer Lindsay, Albert Bruce Carlson and James Alexander Carlson on charges of using a net for taking fish and also taking acclimatised fish with a net othei' than a landing net. Carl Frederick Carlson was also proceeded against on the first charge. Mr H, J. S. Grater appeared for the Acclimatisation Society and Mr R. D. H. Swindley for the defendants, Lindsay and J. A. Carlson pleading guilty to the charges.

Mr Grater said that the ranger visited the Kakanul River and watched the four defendants trawling in the river near the mouth. It was dark and they were using flashlights. After getting the assistance of a member of the executive of the society, he Watched, for another half hour and then saw two of the defendants go on to the bank with a flounder net in which there were fish. The defendants said they had been trawling for flounders but in the net were two well*grown trout. Mr Swindley said the defendants thought they were well within their rights in trawling for flounders. On the first set of charges, each defendant was fined 40s, and costs (£ 1 Os 6d). On the other charges the defendants, were convicted and discharged. FALSE DECLARATION The district employment officer (Mr W. B. Spence) proceeded against Adam Anderson on a charge of making a false declaration of income for the purpose of obtaining benefit under "The Employment Promotion Act, 1936." Mr A. T. Hervert, employment officer, stated that, on August 2, in making a declaration of income, the defendant had given his total income during the seven days prior to July 31 as 15s 4d, and the defendant Was paid £1 sustenance on this declaration. The declaration had been incorrect as the defendant had been employed by Mr D. Anderson, Herbert, from whom he had received wages amounting to £3 9s 6d. The defendant had received £4 in assistance which he was not entitled to. The defendant was fined £5 and costs (12s). CHARGED WITH ARSON James Hall Morris was charged with wilfully setting fire to a building on the property of Mr E. C. Ruddenklau, of Maruakoa, thereby committing arson, and also with sending a threatening letter to kill to Thomas Finlinson,

Thomas Finllnson said that he lived with his wife in a tworoomed dwelling on the property of Mr Kuddenklau. He had often seen the accused loitering outside their window after they had gone to bed. On October 30 he found a letter under his door in which there was a threat to shoot witness and his wife, and stating that he was going to commit a crime. Edgar Charles Ruddenklau said that the accused was employed as a cow-man-gardener on his farm. He slept in a room attached to the cottage occupied by the previous witness and his wife. He gave particulars of finding another cottage, unoccupied and only occasionally used by casual hands, completely destroyed by fire. The building was insured for £6O, whicn was much below its value. He had had no disagreement with the accused, and got on well with him. Senior Sergeant McGregor said that the accused called at the Police Station on October 30, and said he had burned down a cottage owned by Mr Ruddenklau. He had asked the accused why he had set it on fire, and he had replied, " I don't know; I just set fire to it. and that Is all about it." The accused had stated that he had no disagreement with his employer. The accused at first said he had no knowledge of the letter, but later admitted having written it. He pleaded guilty to the charges, but Mr Bundle said ho could not accept a plea of guilty under the P/lental Defectives Act, and ordered I hat the accused be retained in an institution pending trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Dunedin.

OPERA HOUSE Throwing a revealing light on the " inside story " of modern politics, and on the activities of attorneys who are not particular about the type of client that they represent, RKO Radio's " Criminal Lawyer " proved to be noteworthy screen entertainment with its opening yesterday. Lee Tracy and Margot Grahame are co-featured in this oul-of-the-ordinary picture, in which an eventful romance is played against its often tense legal background. The plot revolves about Tracy's career, in which he starts out as a brilliant attorney, noted for his ability in extricating his underworld clients from the toils of justice. When he gets political ambitions, however, he decides to abandon his old associates and accept the offer of district attorneyship, using his talents to enforce instead of to evade the law. This brings him into conflict, not only with his former supporters, but with two women who both have yearnings to be Mrs District Attorney, and the result is a series of dramatic complications that make for absorbing screen fare Tracy plays his role exceptionally well, as also does Miss Grahame, disclosing a warm feeling for her part that gives it vividness and reality. Betty Lawford as the other girl, Eduardo Ciannelli as a sinister politician, and Erik Rhodes as a radio crooner, have the principal supporting roles, and their outstanding portrayals do much to make the picture an entertaining one.

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WAITAKI HOSPITAL BOARD MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Waitaki Hospital Board was held yesterday, there being present Mr William Forrester (chairman), Mesdames J. M, Forrester, and T. A. Munro, and Messrs J. Rodman. A. Mclnnes, D. G. Ross, and N. H. Colquhoun. Accounts amounting to £1755 14s were passed for payment. A circular letter was received from the Hawera Hospital Board slating that, owing to the increased costs due to the institution of the 40-hour week, consideration was being given to the question of raising the maintenance charges, and requesting the board to give them particulars of its patient's fees. —Received. The Thames Hospital Board wrote requesting information on the installation of wireless sets at the hospital.— It was decided to forward the reauested information. The Waipiata Sanatorium Committee forwarded a return showing the cost to each of the associated boards for maintaining patients in the sanatorium, and forwarding a debit note for the second quarterly instalment of the capital levy.—Received. The Department of Health advised that the expense of installing .and maintaining radio sets in hospitals would be passed by the auditor.—Received. The Health Department forwarded results of tests carried out in the drying room of the laundry of the Oamaru Hospital, and asking that further tests be made by an engineer. The department also wrote suggesting improvements at Victoria Home.—Received. Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons were appointed auctioneers in connection with the transfer of one of the board's leases.

Dr Bevan Brown (medical superintendent) advised that he would return to Oamaru about December I.—Received.

Miss A. Blackie advised that she would not be able to take up her duties as masseuse at the Oamaru Hospital for some time, and Miss Spedding was appointed as relieving masseuse in the meantime.

Miss Mavis H. Scott was appointed relieving sister at the hospital. The Public Trustee advised that the beneficiaries in the estate of David Sinclair had handed their shares, totalling £2 2s 3d, to the board, and also that £lO had been left to the board in the estate of Mary Oliver.— Mrs Forrester suggested that such contributions to the board should be set aside for some definite purpose, which was agreed to. The resignation of Nurse Warring was accepted with regret, A request from the Joint Council of the Order of St. John for a grant for the Far East Relief Fund was received. A letter from Matron McDonald in reference to assistance for the Kurow health camp was held over meantime.

The medical superintendent of the Oamaru Public Hospital reported that there were 60 patients in hospital at the beginning of the month, 109 had been admitted, 85 discharged and 8 died, leaving 76 remaining at the end of the month. The number of outpatients' visits was 131. Gifts were acknowledged from Mesdames Gibson (Ardgowan), W. H. S. Roberts, Barton, O. Davies, Stevenson (Tokarahi), J. Edmondson (Moeraki), Miss Brownlee, Messrs A. C. Nichols and J. Walker, Dr Butler. St. Luke's Church, and the Oamaru Gardens.

The matron of Victoria Home reported that there were 25 inmates in' the home at the beginning of the month, 11 were admitted and 9 discharged, leaving 27 remaining at the end of the month. During the month the Salvation Army Songsters had visited the home. Gifts were acknowledged from Mesdames A. Orr (Totara), Hinkley and Reid, Toe H, St. Johnh Ambulance Association, Loyal Star of the North Lodge, and St. Luke's Church.

WAITAKI COLLIE DOG CLUB ANNUAL MEETING Mr W. Menzles (the president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Waitaki Collie Dog Club. Members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of those who had passed away during the year, including Mr R. W. Trotter, a life member and past-president of the club. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr W. R. Macaulay; secretary and treasurer, Mr B. H. Wilkinson; committee—the present members were re-elected, and the following additions made:—Messrs J. Parsons, A. Burnett, H. Cameron, J Gard, R. Jefferis. H. Hill. L. Kelcher, jun. The committee s recommendation for the dates of the next trials, April IB and 19 for local dogs, and April 20, 21 and 22 for open events, was approved. It was decided that the programme be the same as last year, and a recommendation was passed to the committee that a ladies' social evening be held during the year, preferably soon after the trials. Mr Menzles submitted a report on a meeting of the Canterbury Association, to which he was a delegate, and it was agreed to make a grant of £2 15s to the Health Camp Fund. GENERAL NEWS The final of the euchre tourneys and dances held at the Airedale-Rosebery Hall was attended by a large number of residents, winners of prizes being Miss I. Hastings and Mr I. Robb, and of consolation prizes, Miss M. Buick and Mr D. Ballantyne. Winners of aggregate prizes for the year were Miss B. Stephens and Mr J. Stephens. An enjoyable dance followed to music supplied by Mr G. Pringle, with Mr W. Hastings as M.C. All Harbour Board leases submitted at auction yesterday morning by Mulligan and Forbes were sold to the present tenants at upset rentals excepl on property for which there was no bid. The Criterion Hotel lease was bought by Mr J. E. Farrell. as agent The first race of the Oamaru Swimming Club's competitions was swum under good conditions at the baths on Monday evening, the 50 Yards Freestyle for the vice-president's cup being won by S. Cradock (12sec), with O. Davies (lsec) second, and K. E. Gemmell (scr) third. Time. 42sec. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—Wednesday, November 17: 1.40 a.m. and 2.8 p.m. Arrival.—Waipahi (1703 tons, MacNicol), at 6 a.m. yesterday, from Dunedin. Departure.—Waipahi, at noon yesterday, for, Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Wainui will load at Oamaru on Wednesday, November 24, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. On completion of this trip the vessel will undergo survey at Port Chalmers, loading here again on Monday, December 13, for the usual ports. The Waipiata, from Auckland, on Friday, November 19, will discharge and load here on Saturday, November 27. for Auckland, via Timaru, Lyttelton. and Wellington. The Karetu, from Sydney, with cargo for discharge at Oamaru, via BlufT, Dunedin, Timaru, and Lyitelton, is expected here to-day. She will sail direct for New South Wales ports. WAIAREKA LODGE

N.G. Bro. T. R. Allan presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Waiareka Lodge, 1.0.0. F. All members on the sick list were reported to be making steady progress. Final arrangements were made for the reunion social to be held at the next meeting, the grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of ! New Zealand intimating his intention of being present. It was agreed to open the lodge at 7.45 that night, a full muster of members being requested to meet Bro. Sligo. The social hour Which followed was in the hands of returned soldier members, who gave ■ interesting talks of their experiences i during the war years, for which they I were accorded hearty thanks.

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the North Otago Automobile Association was held last night, Mr W. Gillies (president) occupying the chair. The chairman reported that he and the secretary (Mr H. Hay) had inspected the Ohau-Benmore road, aoout which a complaint had been received from the South Canterbury Association. They considered the road was not as rough as it was alleged to be, and the secretary had replied to this effect. Mr Gillies also reported that the borough foreman had undertaken to erect suitable signs at the South African monument, and also to level out the top portion of the motor camp. It was agreed to contribute 12 more flat studs for use at the monument. The Borough Council advised that.it had agreed to the association's suggestion that there should be no parking on both sides of the road from Hull street to the corner of Itchen street; also that the council could not accede to the association's request to define pedestrian crossings at least 30 feet from intersections, and the question of crossings in other parts of the town had been referred to the chairman of the By-laws Committee (Cr Tait). .. The Agricultural and Pastoral Association and the Trotting Club advised that they did not approve of the association's suggestion to engage a man at the show and the races to guard against possible fires among parked cars.—-Re-ceived. The South Canterbury Association wrote in reference to the lack of signs between Kurow and Omarama. The secretary reported that he had replied that the matter was under review.

The chairman reported on the steps being taken to erect and renovate signs in this district which would involve considerable work before the Christmas holidays. Advice was received that the quarterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union would be held at Invercargill on December 3. Messrs W. Gillies, J. W. Petrie, D. H. Thomson, and R. Jenkins were appointed delegates to the conference. Five new members were elected. Accounts totalling £4B 19s 7d were passed for payment. The opinion was expressed by some members that there were not sufficient pedestrian crossings in Oamaru, and that the crossing opposite the Post Office was not in the correct place and was very dangerous, as pedestrians were obscured by the Great War Memorial to motorists approaching from the south. It was decided to draw the council's attention to this matter.

SCOUT NOTES RECOGNITION OF SERVICES Advice has been received that Mr H. C. Lightwood has been gazetted as honorary commissioner in recognition of his past services to the Scout movement! The combined church parade held last Sunday was attended by Rover Diehl and six Scouts, who had come all the way from Herbert to attend the function. FOOD IN CAMP A stores tent for each patrol is necessary, and may be made out of a few yards of calico or several Canadian flour bags. In this should be found wooden boxes placed on their sides, and on these shelves should be arranged. Jars and tins are abso* lutely essential for such things as sugar, butter, flour, tea, and oatmeal. These, of course, will be well labelled with unmistakable painted letters. Small cloth bags are convenient for beans, tapioca, rice, and similar dry stores. Meats of various kinds are more difficult to keep. There are three difficulties to be recognised—flies, temperature, and dust. The first can be kept out' by placing the ioint on a plate, tying inside a muslin bag, which is suspended at one end from the branch of a shady tree. This also finds the place of lowest temperature, and of least dust usually. Should a lower temperature than this be desirable, occasional wettings of the muslin bag would suffice for ordinary purposes. Butter should be placed in a preserving jar, screwed down and placed in running Water, but not in the swimming pool, for obvious reasons. Jellies will set if allowed to stand in cold water, to which some ordinary washing blue has been added. The temperature is much colder than ordinary water. The essentials for efficient commissariat work are order and cleanliness.

Each patrol leader should draw rations for the next 24 hours from his Scoutmaster or quarter-master, according to the menu lists posted on the general camp notice board. Each Scout in the patrol will be cook for one day in turn. If there are six Scouts in the patrol, the patrol leader will do general supervision work, No. 2 will be the one to see that things are carried out, No. 3 is cook, No. 4 the cook's helper, No. 5 wood and water agent, and No. 6, being usually "Tommy Tenderfoot," will be a shadow to the patrol leader. The less inviting jobs, such as carting ashes, digging pits and collecting and disposing of rubbish, is everyone's task. A good patrol leader gives each a turn at this, and is quick to take his own turn. There is no such thing as "on the mat" and "fatigue" duty in a Scout camp. The " Scout law " is the law in any Scout camp. If a troop nas a high standard of efficiency, four at least of each patrol will be secondclass Scouts, and to them the cooking will be merely an incident in the day's camping. Patrol leaders, Is your patrol of, this standard? Can each of the first four or five boys in your patrol take his turn as cook without disastrous results either to himself or to the others? There should be no need for the tannic acid or the anti-acid Scoutmasters should mess in turn with each patrol for one day each. The responsibility of cooking and serving in time in a decent, civilised fashion rests on the patrol as a unit, not on the Scoutmaster or the patrol leaders. Good team work is necessary, but what is a patrol but a team? If you cannot do this in camp you have a patrol only in name. MAPPING As a beginning to the game of mapping, take as the unit of distance 50 paces, and represent this by one inch on your sheet. The scale is large enough to allow all the drawings you will require. The side of the sheet will be north and south, but you must mark the magnetic variation. The map must be named. As the conventional signs cannot be shown you in this column, you must now refer to firstclass tests, and learn all the signs for churches, roads of various classes, post office, wells, windmills, kinds of trees, embankments, and cuttings, etc. The objects in your district to be mapped will then be represented in your map by their appropriate signs at the distances you have paced out, and at the correct compass directions. There are then three things to do—correct scale distance, correct sign for object, and correct compass direction. Soon your sheet will look like a map. When you are satisfied, hand it to another of your patrol, who. perhaps, would like to use it. If you wish to test it, mark on the map where a box of chocolates is hidden. Hide a "treasure" in the corresponding place, hand the map to the rest of your patrol, and*let them do the rest. If your map is any good, your box of chocolates will vanish.

WAIAREKA SALE MEDIUM YARDINGS There were medium yardings of stock in all sections at the Waiareka sale yesterday. Prices for bullocks ranged from £7 5s to £l3 10s, and heifers sold up to £8 2s 6d. The best price - realised for fat cows was £8 10s, and that for steers £l2. In the fat sheep section there was a slight dropping off in prices. Ewes brought up to 27s 6d and wethers 34s 6d. FAT CATTLE Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For H. J. Andrew, 2 heifers £6 17s 6d, 2 £5, 1 £4 15s, 1 £3 15s; Fincham's Estate (Ngapara), 2 bullocks £7 ss; a client, 1 heifer £8 2s 6d, 1 £7 17s 6d; J. Chalmers, 1 heifer £3 7s 6d. The North Otago Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association sold: For W. Malcolm (Enfield), 1 bullock £lO, 1 £8 7s 6d, 2 £lO 1.2 s 6d, 2 £l2; Mrs A. J. Allan (Enfield;, 1 cow £7, 1 £6 2s 6d; D. Innes (Incholme), 1 cow £6 17s 6d; A. McLaren (Waiareka), 1 cow £4 17s 6d; a client, 1 bullock £l3 10s.

The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. P. Pa ton (Enfield), 1 empty cow £8 10s, 2 steers £7 10s; W. Easton (Pukeuri), 1 Jersey cow £3 10s; J. Birnee (Ardgowan), 1 empty cow £6 10s. Dalgety and Co. sold: For J. M. Stewart (Waitaki), 1 heifer £4 12s 6d; W. E. Aubrey (Georgetown), 1 heifer £6 15s, 1 £5 12s 6d; W. Malcolm (Enfield), in conjunction with the North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association? 2 steers £l2, 2 £lO 12s 6d, 1 £8 7s 6d, 1 £lO. DAIRY COWS Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For RT White (Enfield), 1 Jersey cow £2 10s, 2 cows 10s. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For J. S. Stringer (Waiareka), 1 cow £1 10s; A. H. Copland (Weston), 1 cow £7; W. T. Hamilton (Totara). 1 cow £2. The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For James Fodie (Ardgowan), 1 cow 30s. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For Mrs Stewart cAwamoa), aged cow, coming to profit, £5; J. TVlcKay (South Oamaru), aged cow, coming to profit, £4 ss; a client, cow in profit, £6. STORE CATTLE Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For C. Leishman, 1 yearling heifer 30s; J. Reid, 1 heifer £3 7s 6d. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For A. H. Copland, 1 bull 4J guineas. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For W. Helliwell (Enfield), 1 empty cow £2. FAT SHEEP Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For client, 6 ewes 245, 3 21s, 210 s; Mrs E A Currie (Maheno), 12 wethers 20s; W. Don (Windsor), 2 ewes 24s 6d| Miss M. Don, 1 lamb 26s 6d; W. Gibson, 2 ewes 20s 6d; I. J. Robertson, 6 ewes 23s 9d, 4 16s 6d; J. Rodman (Herbert), 1 wether 34s 6d. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For Rutherford Bros, (Kauru Hill), 11 ewes 22s 6d, 8 16s 3d, 11 21s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For H. S. Miller, 17 wethers 275. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For a client, 17 wethers 275, 3 ewes 21s; R. Hill (Totara), 3 lambs 27s 6d, 4 265; C. R. Hay (Enfield), 1 ewe 26s 6d, 2 235, 224 s 3d: E. Mitchell (Kakanui), 4 shorn ewes 19s 9d, 3 12s 6d: E. Connolly (South Oamaru), 3 shorn ewes 25s 3d, 4 19s 6d; W. Stringer (Waiareka> 2 shorn wethers 28s 6d.

Dalgety and Co. sold: For H. J. Andrew (Maheno), 5 wethers 28s, 4 ewes 27s 6d, 3 25s 9d, 214 s 6d.

PIGS Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For W. Gibson (Enfield) 2 weaners 21s, 8 20s 6d, 1 21s; R. White (Enfield), 2 weaners 295. Dalgety and Co. sold: For Mrs B. Leen (Kakanui), 2 weaners 18s, 1 165 6d- J. Dalgety (Kakahui), 2 weaners 28s 6d. 1 245, 1 23s 6d. 222 s 6d, 1 21s. There was a large yarding of pigs, but prices were very uneven, Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For Frew and Burdett (Alma), 3 weaners 25s 6d; A. Rapson (Queen's Flat), 5 weaners 22s 6d; D. Fodie (Ardgowan), 2 weaners 24s 6d, 223 s 6d, 4 21s Gd, 1 18s 6d; W. Jones (Kakanui), 2 weaners 17s 6& 1 14s 6d; James George (Maheno), 3 weaners 18s 6d, 217 s 6d; R. Brown (Maheno), 2 weaners 19s 6d, 2 19s 218 s 6d; R, Brown (Herbert), 2 weaners 19s 6d, 218 s Od; J. James (Fernbrook), 1 weaner 27s 6d, 1 25s 6d 3 245, 6 21s 8d; Convent (Teschemakers), 7 weaners 21s; W. Robertson (Maheno), 2 weaners 295, 1 28s 8d; J. Smith (Georgetown). 2 weaners 235, 2 22s 6d.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING OF RETAILERS' COMMITTEE A meeting of the Retailers' Committee of the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce was held on Monday night, Mr E. D. Watts (president) occupying the chair. The secretary was instructed to write letters of appreciation for their pas* services to the committee, to the retiring members, Messrs H. L. Familton, J. T. Adams, H. B. Burton, G. T. Gillies, R. Heselwood, J. T. Calder.and D. Findlay. Messrs Hislop Creagh and Main advised that under the will of the late Mr James M. Robertson £SO would be available for the committee to be used as the committee saw fit.—lt was decided to place the sum in trust the chairman and secretary being authorised to see the members of the Robertson family to ascertain whether Mr Robertson had expressed a wish as to how the money was to be spent. The Oamaru Borough Council advised, in reply to the committees representations, that the inspector had been instructed to see that the regulations for the parking of cars in front of business premises was observed by motorists—The parking regulations generally and lack of signs showing the time for parking came in for a good deal of criticism, but no action was taken. The Hawera Chamber of Commerce forwarded a remit pointing out the injustices created through fc)ie Shops and Offices Amendment Act in regard to the half-yearly increases of 4s to be given to office boys and messengers.— Mr Watts reported that the Associated Chambers of Commerce had dealt with the remit at the annual conference, and representations were being made to the department, and the letter was received.

The Awamoko Athletic Club wrote asking the committee to give employees facilities to attend the Awamoko sports gathering at Georgetown on Thursday, December 30. For the next five years no request would be necessary, as Saturdays were available for these sports meetings—The request was acceded to.

It was agreed to hold the monthly meetings of the committee on the first Tuesday night in the month, except January. •

It was decided to carry out an advertising campaign of Oamaru as a holiday resort on similar lines to last year. It was decided to observe the statutory holidays at Christmas and New Year and to request retailers to close on January 15. 1938, for the Friendly Societies' and Trades picnic. The North Otago Automobile Association recommended that arrangements be made to include a daily report of the weather in Oamaru in the mid-day broadcast from 4YA. Dunedin. —After discussion, it was decided to write to the Oamaru Borough Council asking that representations be made to the Director of Broadcasting on the lines suggested. Accounts totalling £8 7g 8d were passed for payment.

BOWLING SIDEY CUP Phoenix defeated Meadowbank by 180 points to 134 in the first match of the Sidey Cup competition at Meadowbank last evening. Results (Phcenix names first):—Luke, Borne, Wedde, Slater 23, H. Taylor, Richardson, Marshall, Berry 19; Bremner, F. Grant, Forrest, Adams 28, Hartley, Barclay, E. H. Taylor, Campbell 17; Forbes, Smith, Humphries, Thomson 24, Crombie, Rushton, Crichton, Martin 16; A. Watson, Watts, A. G. Robertson, Calder 25, Paterson, Keen, Bee, Blaeklock 15; H P. S. Familton, C. Robertson, Dunbar, Grenfell 27, Blackie, J. Robertson, Atkinson, Smith 18; Kear, Cox, J. Grant, Buist 16, A. Robertson, Genge, Nimmo, Mitchell 20; Jamieson, Treseder, Crisp, Corson 23, Jon, Jones, Hall, Donald 13; Armstrong, Maxwell, Foster, Reid 15, McKay, Skirving, Carson, Denholm 17.. AWAMOA LADIES' BOWLING CLUB The following rinks have 1 been selected to play Waimate, at Waimate, on Thursday, the bus leaving the green at 12.30 p.m.:—Mesdames Wright, Pile, Ingram, Kennedy; Mesdames Asher, G. Brooker,- Lee, Tomkins; Mesdames Black, Miller, Stringer, Rusbatch; Mesdames A. Brooker, Stewart, Misses McCorkindale and Cowan; Miss Watson, Mesdames J, W. Watson, Gerrie, Sorley. Emergency, Mrs Hendy.