NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23370, 9 December 1937, Page 15

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

SITUATION IN FAR EAST JAPAN’S AIMS OUTLINED ADDRESS BY REV. J. M. McKENZIE In a further talk to the Oamaru Rotary Club on the Far Eastern situation, the Rev. J. M. McKenzie dealt with the conflict between China and Japan and the probable outcome. It is only three years since Mr McKenzie left the shores of China, where he was for some time engaged in missionary work. According to Mr McKenzie, imperialism, as it was understood by the Japanese, had the worst meaning possible. This imperialism was the old idea of the Roman Empire, and in the minds of many, Japan had the far-reaching idea of becoming mistress of Asia.

Describing China, Mr McKenzie said the country embodied a wide area with a huge population. It was a country with an historical background of culture. but was loosely knit with only clan loyalty for co-operation. China was awakening, but as yet it was a country functioning imperfectly. Underlying all was a deeply national consciousness. When Japan struck in Manchuria, China was deeply shocked, and the tendency to unite became manifest to a greater extent. Since then the country had tended to unite steadily with a definite aim of moulding her own destiny. Technically, China was weak, as also were her communications. On the other hand, she had valuable water communications, but few of these were actually owned by China. Japan lacked the essentials that China possessed—coal, oil, iron, etc. —and these China could produce *in large quantities. Japan, however, had the upper hand technically, while her sea power was a force to be reckoned with. China had a culture of which she was proud, but so also had Japan. Imperialism, as understood by Japan, had the worst meaning possible, for it typified the old idea of the Roman Empire. Liberalism, however, formed another side of Japan, but at the moment was practicallv impotent and voiceless. The constitution, of the Japanese Parliament included an admiral of the navy and a general of the army, both of whom had direct access to the Emperor. Japan’s thrust in Manchuria had been cleverly carried out, Mr McKenzie said. She had timed her operations perfectly, when the countries of the West were involved with internal and other troubles. Chiang Kai-shek, the present War Lord in China, had for many years been endeavouring to build up the country, and at the same time to combat and thrust out the menace of Communism. Japan had always made Communism her excuse for invading China. Poverty and injustice were the soil that was fertile for Communism, but Chiang Kai-shek caused a split in China—the breaking away from Communism. The present War Lord had set to work to eliminate Russian influence; that explained why Russia had never liked him, because he had broken her domination. Japan might be sincere in saying she was stepping into China to eradicate Communism, but actually she had no occasion to do so. Japan had also said she required Manchuria for her teeming millions: but it was known that the Japanese did not like the cold. Actually it was the Chinese from Shantung who invaded the colder regions of Manchuria. Obviously, then, Japan did not want Manchuria for her excess of population, but for the raw materials. It was a sphere of influence in which Japan was supreme. Japan struck at the right time; the other Powers had too much to contend with to bring them into the fray. Mr McKenzie then traced the progress made by Japan in China since the outbreak of hostilities, and stated that by getting into Mongolia Japan threatened to block China’s communications with Russia. Japan had secured control of northern supplies by taking Tientsin. This move also acted as a buffer against Russia. But Shanghai stood for something more important to the world., The third largest port in the world, Shanghai, has a population of 3,000,000, and was the centre of China’s trade, the speaker continued. Of special importance was the International Settlement. The settlement was not purely a British possession. Mr McKenzie said Shanghai had been_ taken, and Nanking was the next objective. The capital had formerly been at Peking, the old historical city of the Manchus, but at the moment it was stationed at Nanking. It was essential for Japan to conquer Nanking. China would not give in, Mr McKenzie said. Her soldiers would perforce have to give up the coast and move inland, where they could carry on guerilla warfare. The Chinese would fight on till they were literally wiped out. What Japan would probably do in China would be to create a puppet Government. Japan would have negotiations only with China, and what was to stop her? Nothing. Britain, France and America were onposed to her invasion of China, but they were not going to war. Britain was not going into another war, and they could not blame her. America was of the same opinion. France was a little more dogged in the matter, as was shown by her refusal to allow the Japanese to march through the French International Settlement and by her action against German influence in Morocco; but none of these nations were in favour of war. As Mr McKenzie now saw the situation, China was going to be sacrificed. The wdrld might be sorry and grieved, but it were better for one nation to die than that all the nations should perish. History had showed, however, that a nihtion could be absorbed by another and, providing China could withstand the forces of Japan long enough, she had every chance of eventually absorbing Japan as other .nations throughout the ages had similarly fared. In the long run Japan must lose and degrade her character, while China, by her magnificent stand, was ennobling her character. Perhaps they were becoming hard-hearted, but 11 anything like this had happened 2a years ago the world would have been stirred. To-day there was a differenwar in China was causing distress and suffering to millions and what was being done? The Red Cross appeal in New Zealand had received little more than a lukewarm reception; yet the response made by New Zealanders during the Great War towards the suffering Belgians had been magnificent. The war to-day was more destructive than at any time in On the motion of Rotarian J. C. Kirkness, Mr McKenzie was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. COURT INTERLUDE At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, a somewhat unusual spectacle was seen in three solicitors being engaged in a case—one in the witness box, one appearing for the plaintiff, and one for the defendant. The witness was being subjected to a searching cross-examination by counsel for the defence, when counsel for the plaintiff appealed to the court for protection, at which Mr Bundle commented that the witness was quite capable of looking after himself. CRICKET The following players have been selected to play an Otago team at Carisbrook, Dunedin, on December 25 and 27;—Blair, McCallum, Doig, Davev Thorne, Kelk, Hendra, Tilbury, Blakely, Firth, Kinder, Zimmermann. Any player not available should notify the selectors immediately.

MAGISTRATE’S COURT CIVIL CLAIMS The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was resumed yesterday morning, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Judgment by default was given for the plaintiffs in the following civil cases:—National Mortgage and Agency Company, v. G. £4 19s lid, costs (£1 17s 6d); H. B Burton and Son v J. P. McDonald (Christchurch). £2, costs (£1 3s 6d); R. H. Appleby and Sons v. A. Yates. £3 5s 4d, costs t£l 5s 6d). CLAIM FOR POSSESSION William Harvey (Oamaru) proceeded against George Alexander Herron (Oamaru), claiming possession ot a dwelling and property on the Cape, on the grounds that the plaintiff required it for his own use, and that the defendant had failed to take reasonable care of the properly; also £4 for use and occupation from November 5, 19J7, to December 3, at the rate of £1 per week; and also £5 by way of special damages for a stack of hay converted by defendant to his own use. Mr R. D. H. Swindley (instructed by Mr A. Hamilton) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. H. Mam for the defendant. , Andrew Hamilton said he was acting for the plaintiff in connection with a one-year lease, which was to hav? expired on August 20, 1937. On July 30 1937, he wrote to the defendant, instructing him that the plaintiff required the house on expiry of the lease. The house was not subsequently vacated, and there was no arrangement with the defendant as to his continuous occupation. Defendant defied the landlord in his demand to leave. Witness interviewed the defendant, when the latter admitted that his cattle had consumed a haystack, but he said definitely that he would not pay for it On December 7 witness and the plaintiff visited the premises, and they found the sthte of repairs to be disgraceful. The property was going to ruin, and it could be seen that the defendant had done nothing to it during the two years he had been there. Proceedings had been taken against the defendant over 12 months ago for arrears in rent. . . . . , At this stage Mr Main maintained that before any proceedings were taken the defendant should have been given one month’s notice, under the Property Law Act. Witness admitted that no notice had been given under the Act. Mr Bundle said that without looking into the matter it appeared to him that 14 days’ notice was sufficient. William Harvey, the plaintiff, said that he knew the state of the property prior to the lease, during the term of the lease, and now. The place had gone to ruin. He could not say anything against the state of the dwelling house. Witness then detailed the damage done on his property. He had spoken to the defendant about the state of the place, but he did not do anything about it. He was going to retire, • and intended to live on the place. Witness stated that he purchased the stack of hay from the previous owner of the property for £5. The defence was a complete denial of the allegations concerning the state of the property. Mr Bundle intimated that he could not make an order by reason of the fact that the defendant was a married man with three children, provided that the house was kept in a good state, and also that the property was repaired and the rent paid. At this stage the case was adjourned sine die, leave being granted that either party might bring the matter before the court, seven days’ notice to be given. Mr Bundle said that in the meantime the matter should be referred to Mr G. Sumpter, borough valuer, with a vipw to his Inspecting the property. - I HODGE’S ECONOMIC DRAPERY STAFF PICNIC The members of the staff of Hodge’s Economic Drapery and friends spent a happy day on the occasion of the annual picnic at Clifton Falls. Glorious sunshine made conditions for the outing ideal, and the swimming pool was well patronised throughout the day, while an excellent programme of sports contributed to the success of the outing. The sports resulted as follows: — Diving.—H. Dewhurst 1. L. Gill 2. Swimming (men).—L. Gill 1. Keith Hodge 2. Swimming (ladies)—Miss S. Bruce 1, Miss J. Burns 2. Swimming Relay.—Miss S. Bruce and Ken Hodge 1, Miss J. Burns and Keith Hodge 2. . Married Men’s Race.—M. Francis 1, M. Dailey 2, E. Hodge 3. Married Women’s Race. —Mrs Bruce 1, Mrs Burns 2. Economic Championship. Keith Dunkley 1, B. Robbie 2. M. F. Handicap.—R. Hedges 1, Keith Hodge 2. . Women’s Race.—Miss H. Webb 1, Miss S. Hedges 2. Wheelbarrow Race. —H. Dewhurst and A. Burns 1, T. Robertson and J. Burns 2. Relay Race.—H. Webb and T. Robertson 1, H. Dewhurst and J. Burns 2. Wrestling.—Ken Hodge 1, H. Dewhurst 2. . Jockeys’ Race. —K. Dunkley and S. Hodge 1, R. Hedges and M. McPherson 2. ST. LUKE’S PARISH SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZES The Sunday school prizes at Newborough and Totara were presented by Archdeacon Russell as follows: — NEWBOROUGH ■ Class 1 (Miss Collingwood).—Peggy and Judith Austin, Malda Buick, Daphne and Victor Barker, Graham Batchelor, Raymond Bone, Lorna Bremner, Valda Burridge, Daphne Gribben, Alison Hamill, John Hart, Doreen Keith, Dawn King, Shirley Laughton, Gwenda McDowell, Russell Marshall, Rosily Martin, Colleen Murray, Douglas Milne, Avis Robertson, Shirley Simons, Audrey Spencer, Betty Wilson, and Sonia Woodward. Class 2 (Miss W. Turvey) .—lrene Hammill, lan Batchelor, Edna Hill Nola Keith, lan Robertson, Dick Turvey, and Joan Wilson. . Class 3 (Miss Sumpter) .—Lois Kilgour, Bruce Grimmett, Cecile Stevens, Alicia Woodgate. Lindsay Johnson. Class 4 (Miss D. Brook).—Shirley Spencer 1, Betty Johnson 2, Daphne Woodgate 3. Patricia Atkinson (Catechism) Shirley Martin (attendance), Una Poole (conduct), Gwen Hill (progress), Helen Wilson (teachers SP cTass’ 5 (Mr R. Selfe) .-Donald McKelvey 1, Rex Grimmett 2, Petei McKelvey and Brian Kjlgour (equal) 3 Class 6 (Miss Forest).— Gwen Hughes 1, Audrev Burridge 2, Florence Turvey 3, and Norah Hill 4. Kewley Memorial Prizes for Church Catechism—Gwen Hughes, Audrey Burridge, Rex Grimmett, Shirley Woodward, Joan Robertson. Florence Turvey, Shirley Martin, Cecile Stevens, Patricia Atkinson. Betty Johnson, Peter and Donald McKelvey, Lois Kilgour, Shirley Spencer, Una Poole, and Jean McDowell. TOTARA Class 1 Bertha Burgess. Class 2.—Leonard Hill 1, Joan Erdman 2. Class 3. —Robert Hill. Class 4.—Shirley Robins 1, Ivan Egan 2. Daphne Erdman 3. Class 5. —Nins Hill. The teacher’s special and Kewley Memorial prizes were also awarded to Bertha Burgess.

CHINA’S PLIGHT HANKOW ROTARY CLUB’S APPEAL By yesterday morning’s mail Dr E. S. Stubbs (president of the Oamaru Rotary Club) received the following letter from the Rotary Club of Hankow:— “This comes to you from the heart of China—geographically and spiritually. You will have read something of the havoc, devastation and loss that this country is undergoing through the processes of war; and it is to be presumed that Rotarians are already demonstrating that spirit of service by which Rotary lives and in one way or another making their contribution to the alleviation of the suffering peoples. “The special force of this appeal for generous help lies in the fact that Hankow is the central point of China, connected with her borders m all directions by railways, waterways, air routes and highways. It is the natural focus to which the streams of wounded converge, so that Hankow becomes the real centre of Red Cross work; congestion will proceed as the war goes on, and only the most generous response to the kindly impulses of all, who are touched by the wrong of human suffering, can avail to meet the needs which the International Red Cross Central China Committee is called upon to supply. . . “We are approaching the Christmas season. At home it is a time of spending, merriment and good cheer, we feel that the members of the Rotary International, recognising the urgency of the need, will justify the spirit of our significant movement. # We request that you will remit a donation by telegraphic transfer to the treasurer of the International Red Cross, Hankow, China; and in the name of humanity we ask that your assistance be generous and immediate.” Dr Stubbs, by the same mail, re; ceived an appeal from the international Red Cross Committee (Central China) appealing for financial assistance to help the suffering and homeless. oamaru north School COMMITTEE MEETING Mr James Meikle (chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of the North School Committee. The headmaster (Mr W. E. Judkins) reported that the roll number stood at 511 and the attendance that day was 484’ Good progress had been made with the swimming lessons in a tepid salt-water baths. As it had been decided, to have no prize-giving ceremony this year, the committee voted a sum of money to each teacher for the purpose of entertaining the children in such manner aS lt h was th de U clded fit to hold the annual picnic at Hampden on February 5, and to purchase a considerable number of books as an extensive addition to the school library. CLEARING SALES LARGE SALE OF STOCK A successful clearing sale was conducted at Ferry road, Waitaki, recently by the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd., on behalf of Mr J. R. Dalgleish Implements and sundries were all sold at satisfactory prices. The following were the prices obtained for the stock. 453 ewes and lambs 12s 6d, 16 ewe hoggets 30s 6d, 1 wether hogget 30s 6d, 1 three-shear Border Leicester ram, 10s 6d, 4 four-shear Border Leicester rams 7s, 1 aged ram 3s, 1 pig 28s ? 3 245, sow and litter 555, sow 30s, 1 dairy cow £5 17s 6d, 2 £4 10s, 1 £4 ss, 2 £4 2s 6d, 1 £4, 1 £3 ss, 1 £2 15s, 1 £2 ss, 3 £2, 215 s, registered empty heifer £4, yearling heifer £2, 1 £1 16s, empty heifer £4, 3 calves ss, 1 six-year-old mare £36 10s, 1 seven-year-old mare £S4, 1 nine-year-old mare £3O, 1 aged mare £33, 1 three-year-old gelding ££36, 1. seven-year-old gelding £32, 1 two-year-old gelding £27, 1 two-ear-old gelding £22 10s, 1 two-year-old filly £22 10s, 1 filly £lO. SALE AT MAHENO A clearing was held at Maheno on Monday by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., on account of Mrs H. M. Stokes, who has sold her farm. Owing to the dry weather conditions, values for stock naturally suffered, but under the circumstances satisfactory prices were obtained. Two-tooth ewes realised from 26s to 255, cull two-tooth ewes 18s, two-tooth wethers 19s 4d, dairy cows £3 17s 6d, £3 10s, £2 10s, £2 5s and £1 15s, a steer £4 ss, a bull £3 15s, and calves 11s. A large offering of furniture and household sundries sold freely and good prices were obtained. OPERA HOUSE "I Cover the War,” a saga of the newsreel cameramen who defy death in far countries in order that the world may have its thrills, will open a season to-night at the Opera House. John Wayne is in the starring role. Having as its background .the revolt of Arab tribes against British rule in Mesopotamia, the picture tells of a littleknown episode in current history. Wayne portrays an American cameraman, who is assigned to the dangerous task of photographing a. mysterious and sinister native chieftain. Supporting the star in the production’s leading feminine role is the beautiful Gwen Gaze, a newcomer to the screen, who reached Hollywood via stage work in London. May Robson, beloved star of "Lady For a Day,” will be seen in her most ambitious role in the title lead of Columbia’s “Woman in Distress,” which will be the associate feature at the Opera House to-night. Cast as a lamb-like old spinster whose most cherished possession is a painting bequeathed to her 40 years before, Miss Robson changes into a lion-hearted battle-axe when the canvas is stolen and the police are helpless in their efforts to recover it. The exciting events are set in motion when the painting is discovered to be an original Rembrandt, long believed to have been destroyed. Aided by a pair of rival reporters, played by Irene Hervey and Dean Jagger, the transformed old woman searches out the art thieves and in a thrilling climax turns the tables on the culprits. GARDENS DISPLAY An outstandingly attractive display was staged by the curator of the Oamaru Public Gardens (Mr John Tait) at the summer show of the North Otago Horticultural Society on Tuesday. The exhibit comprised schizanthus and roses, with foliage and greenery, and much thought and care had been bestowed in the arrangement. The schizanthus formed probably the finest collection ever seen in Oamaru. The manner in which the curator assists with exhibits at the society’s shows has been the subject of much complimentary and appreciative comment. GOLF A Stableford match was played on the Awamoa links on Saturday b£ the North Otago Golf Club, the following being the best cards returned:—E. McKenzie, 30—6—36; S. Mahwhiney, 19—14—33; K. Kinder, 23 —8—31; M. Wilson, 29—2—31; W. Christie, 24—7 —3l; E. Fraser, 19—11—31; C. C. Cook, 14 —15 —29; I. McEwan, 25 —2 —27; A. Millar, 16—11 —27.

STEWARD SETTLEMENT BOARD

WATER RACE SYSTEM CONTROL BY COUNTY FAVOURED A meeting of the Steward Settlement Board was held on Tuesday, and after the disposal of formal business the board proceeded to discuss the advisability of amalgamating the board’s water race system with that under the control of the Waitaki County Council, the latter to exercise control. At this stage Mr J. Rodman (chairman of the County Council), accompanied by the county engineer (Mr G. L. Cuthbertson), was welcomed to the meeting. Mr Rodman said he had been deputed to wait on the board for a friendly discussion regarding the question of amalgamation. As the board was aware, a Bill dealing with this matter was before Parliament, and it contained provisions for local bodies to consider and prepare amalgamation schemes. The council was not in favour of compulsion, but it was believed that control could be exercised by the County Council with advantage to the settlement. The county had its expert staff and organisation, and could combine the system with the Papakaio water race system with advantage to both. Mr Rodman said he would be pleased to hear the opinion of board members on the proposal. Mr J. B. Chapman considered the scheme desirable from several points. The bad leaks could be repaired and the lack of water overcome. The county clerk (Mr R. K. Gardiner) said he had prepared some figures which would be of interest, these being as follows: —Steward Settlement; Area, 21,640 acres; capital value, £109,526; rate, 7-10 d. or 3.543 d per acre. Papakaio; Area, 11.059 acres; capital value, £223,820; charge, 9d per . acre, or equivalent to 68-100 d on capital value. The rate in the pound was practically the same in both cases, but adjustments would be necessary in individual cases. The clerk advised that the Land Drainage Act contained provisions to create sub-divisions of an area with power to levy different rates in each sub-division. The land could also be classified, but this would entail an extensive survey. Mr J. Henderson said the question had been discussed by the board members, and they were practically unanimously in favour of amalgamation with the county. The county engineer said the Papakaio headworks were always troublesome. Instead of maintaining two headworks, he would improve the settlement intake and abandon the other. Expense would thus be saved, and the money could be spent on the races themselves. Mr W. G. Geddes thought that money at present spent by the county would be more profitably spent on the big race, and there would be ample water for everybody. The engineer remarked that dismissals would not be necessary, as the three caretakers would each be given a section to maintain. A lorry would be made available to cart clay almost at once. Mr Rodman said that the proposal would have to be referred to the Government, but he could promise the council’s assistance. Mr Hollamby moved that the waitaki County Council be advised that the board was willing to hand over control of the Steward Settlement water race system as soon as possible and this was seconded by Mr Chapman, and carried unanimously. Mr Henderson thanked Messrs Rodman and Cuthbertson for their attendance, and their co-operative spirit. Mr Gardiner (clerk to the board and council) would be asked to prepare the scheme for final consideration. Mr Rodman returned thanks for the friendly spirit of co-operation shown by the board. BOWLING SIDEY CUP At the second time of meeting this season in the Sidey Cup Competition, Phcenix and Awamoa repeated their performance in the first round by making the match a draw. In the first round the score was 144 points all, and on Tuesday night the tally was 149 points all. What made this extraordinary happening all the more interesting, was the fact that with the board tally level. Calder and Chappell were finishing the last game on the green, Calder being 2 up on the board, and Chappell lying two shots with two bowls to play. Calder played his last a trifle heavy and failed to draw the second shot by a couple of inches, and Chappell with his last trailed the jack a couple of inches, to bring Calder’s bowl into a dead heat for third shot, thus squaring the game and the match. Results (Awamoa names first);McDonald. McStay, Richardson, Tisdall 13, J. Grant, McKenzie, Kear, Buist 12; Simkin, Smith, Officer, Chappell 16, Jamieson, Speid. Borrie, Calder 16; Henderson. Miller, Gerrie, A. Robertson 21, Forbes, J. Robertson, Humphries, J. Reid 20; Mclntosh, Marsh, Glen, Kennedy 31, Cox, Brooker, Armstrong, Slater 16; McCombie, Watson, Crisp, Hodge 6, A. Watson, Roney, Craig, Adams 28; Vernor, Weir, Oats, Christie 23. H. P. S. Familton, Weavers Wedde, Grenfell 14; Torrance, J. Henderson, Findlay, Jenkins 17, Coulter, F. Grant, H. L. Familton, Forrest 21; R. Brown. Hay, C. Grant, Hewat 17, Watts, J. Smith. McNarry, Corson 22 MILLS SHIELD Rinks for Saturday:— Meadowbank v. Phoenix at Meadowbank.—R. Keen, H. Miller, A. Crichton, H. Martin: J. Herron. J. Mushet, G. Atkinson, T. Berry; W. Patterson, A. Skirving, D. Bee, W. Blacklock. Meadowbank v. Awamoa, at Awamoa.—H. Archibald, W. S. Crombie, E. Taylor, A. Smith; C. Don, J. Rushton, W. Clark, H. Donald; W. Brown, C. Jones, W. Denholm, J. Carson; A. Robertson, J. Robertson, J. Nimmo, A. Mitchell; J. T. Genge, J. McKay, J. Hartley. J. Hart. AWAMOA LADIES’ CLUB

The Awamoa Ladies’ Club defeated Meadowbank at Awamoa yesterday afternoon by 72 points to 38. Results, Awamoa names first: —Mesdames Black, Watson, Rusbatch, Kennedy 30, Mesdames Robertson, Edgar, Nimmo, Palmer 9; Mesdames Stringer. Murray, Miss Cowan, Mrs Sorley 23, Mesdames Sproat, Genge, Kilgour, Blacklock 17; Miss Watson. Mesdames Weir, Gerrie. Stichman 19, Mesdames Garson, Patterson, Skirving, Patterson 12. MEADOWBANK CLUB Competitions at the Meadowbank Club resulted as follows: — Championship Pairs.—Genge and Atkinson 23 beat Carson and Denholm 18, Crombie and Nimmo 19 beat Genge and Atkinson 18, Richardson and Clarke 23 beat Jones and Hart 19, Campbell 20 beat Smith 19, Berry 20 beat Blacklock 18, Martin 28 beat Denholm 27, Crichton and Donald 17 beat Black and Berry 14. Robertson and Martin 20 beat Crombie and Nimmo 14, Clarke 19 beat Campbell 10, Keen and Smith 19 beat Jones and Hart 17. Championship Singles.—Deniiolm 19 beat Campbell 16, Crombie 21 beat Richardson 16, Atkinson 21 beat Skirving 15, Taylor 12 beat Hart 11, Taylor 18 beat Clarke 17, Atkinson 22 beat Crombie 20, Hart 21 beat Robertson 16, Skirving 19 beat Richardson 11. Handicap Singles.—Rudduck 21 beat Genge 13, Atkinson 21 beat Black 18, Hartley 21 beat Mushet 13, Clarke 21 beat Jones 18. Taylor 16 beat Robertson 15, Patterson 21 beat Herron 19, Hart 21 beat Robertson 13. Club Pairs. —Barclay and Skirving 28 beat Earle and Hartley 8; Rushton and Patterson 19 beat Rae and Nimmo 10, Genge and Archibald 31 beat Rud-

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Mr N. T. Lambourne (Director of Education), accompanied by Mr G. W. Carrington (secretary of the Otago Education Board), visited the Oamaru North School during his stay in Oamaru, and discussed various matters in connection with the class rooms with the School Committee. Mr Lambourne also visited the Waitaki Girls’ High School, where he was received by the principal (Miss J. B. Wilson), and here matters in connection with improvements to the school grounds, the equipment of the domestic science and crafts departments, and the erection of a new laundry were discussed with a view to having these improvements effected before the school’s jubilee celebrations are held next year. duck and Robertson 29, McKay apd Mushet 24 beat Richardson and Robertson 12, Reid and Black 19 beat Miller and Atkinson 18, Genge and Archibald 19 beat Reid and Black 15. Rushton and Patterson 22 beat Mushet and McKay 20, Barclay and Skirving 19 beat Crisp and Hen*on 14, Clarke and Keen 24 beat Thompson and Clarke 17. Colts' Singles.—Crisp 34 beat Mushet 20, Rudduck 23 beat Earle 21. PORT OF OAMARU High Water, —December 9: 7.33 a.m. and 7.58 p.m. The Kaimai will load about Friday, December 17, for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Gale will load this morning for Wellington and Wanganui, via ports. The Wainui will load at Oamaru on December 13 for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne. The Waipiata, from Auckland on Friday, December 10, will load here on December 20 for Auckland, via Wellington, Timaru and Lyttelton. The Union Company’s intercolonial freighter Karetu, from Sydney for South Island ports, including Oamaru. is due here on Thursday. PERSONAL Dr R. E. Bevan-Brown, superintendent of the Oamaru Public Hospital, arrived at Wellington by the Awatea on Monday. Dr Bevan-Brown has returned after an extended trip abroad. New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs L. Gasson, Mr B. Abel (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. G. Stubbs (Invercargill), Mr W. Cormack (Gore), Mr and Mrs G. S. James (Auckland), Mr G. M. Crawford, Mr J. Galloway, Mr L. H. Werner, Mr T. Graham (Dunedin).