NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23400, 15 January 1938, Page 17

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

COMMERCIAL OAMARU MARKETS Weather conditions have been most favourable this week for growing crops, and although harvest is not general yet. a commencement has been made with much better results than were anticipated prior to the rain. Wheat and oat crops have filled out remarkably well. Some of the wheat samples will not be too good owing to the presence of second growth in these crops. Oats.—A Gartons are quoted forward April-September at 3s Bd, f.0.b.5.i., and B grade at 3s 5d f.o.b.s.i. The market has not settled down yet, and business is slow. A firmer tendency is reported in the market for Algerians in Victoria. It is understood that the Algerian oat crop in Canterbury will be light in both weight and yield. North Otago will harvest very few Algerians. There has been a big improvement in the Garton oat crop, although there does not promise to be a large surplus for the market. Wheat.—The rains have greatly benefited the wheat crop in North Otago, and some good samples should be the result. However, a fair area of wheat was fed off during the dry period, and in consequence the area to be harvested will be smaller than usual. The recent fine, warm weather has benefited the wheat crop very considerably. Chaff.—This market has quietened down, and there is very little inquiry owing to the abundance of feed in the district. Seeds.—This market is quiet. Merchants are not prepared to add to their stocks till the new season's crop arrives. There will be a big range of quality in the new season's cocksfoot in Canterbury. Certified ryegrass will be on the short side. The areas entered for certification in the South Island are much smaller than usual. Seed crops in Canterbury on the whole should be good. It is possible that quite a number of areas of cowgrass may be saved for seed owing to the better growing conditions since the rain. Prices for all seeds are firm at late quotations. OBITUARY MRS J. CROMBIE The death occurred on Thursday night of Mrs Jane Crombie, wife of Mr John Crombie, of Greta street, Oamaru, at the age of 70 years. Mrs Crombie, who was born at Cave Valley, near Weston, was the third daughter of Mr and Mrs John Leishman, and, with the exception of three years spent in Melbourne after her marriage to Mr Crombie, had spent all her life in North "Otago. Three years ago, Mr and Mrs Crombie celebrated their golden wedding, on which occasion they were the recipients of felicitations from their many friends in Oamaru. Mrs Crombie was highly esteemed for her many good qualities and kindly nature, and the sympathy of a wide circle of friends will go out to the family in their loss. She is survived by Mr Crombie, two sons (Messrs William Crombie, of Lune street, Oamaru; and Mr. Hector Crombie, of Invercargill), and two daughters (Mrs Dickie, of Invercargill; and Mrs George Mcßride, of Oamaru). BOWLING The annual match between Awamoa and Kia Toa will be played at Timaru ■to-day, the Awamoa rinks being as follows:—Heal, Coulter, Smith, Christie; McMurtrie, Cooper, Wedde, Campbell; F. Grant, Maxwell, Brooker, Chappell; Weir, Colenso, J. Crisp, Oats; Vernor, Simkin, Armstrong. Brown; McDonald, Roney. Moore, Jenkins; Watson. Anderson, McJennett, Stichman; W. Henderson, Speid, Torrance, Gerrie. A carriage is reserved for bowlers on the excursion train leaving Oamaru at ».oo a.m. CRICKET The Albion senior team to-day y: Oamaru, at School, commencing at 10 am is as follows :-Brooker Davey. Ford Geddes. Firth, Jacobs. Robinson, Irvine, Tucker, Taylor, McPhee.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee recommendations will come before the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council on Thursday for adoption:— Water Committee.—That the tender of the Dunedin Engineering and Steel Company, Ltd., of £630 (plus sales tax if applicable £3O), for the supply and delivery, f.o.r. Gibson's siding, of 500 lineal feet of steel fluming as specified, foe Accepted. Town Hall Committee.—That the caretaker's suggestion that an additional light be provided at the steps in the main vestibule be referred to the chairman for report; that the request of the Oamaru Ladies' Choir for a reduction in the rent of the Opera House for December 1, be declined. Works Committee.—That Orwell street, •from Clyde to Reed street, be tar sealed; that the south end of Hull street, also the portion between Wansbeck and Arun streets, be metalled when the quarry is opened for crushing purposes, and tar sealed when in order; that the petition in reference to the tar sealing of Conway street from kerb to kerb be deferred for consideration with the estimates; that the repairing of the footbridge over the creek in Warren street be referred to the foreman for attention. GENERAL NEWS Ratepayers are* reminded that the additional charge of 10 per cent, will be made by the Oamaru Borough Council on rates which are six months overdue and remain unpaid after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1. Ratepayers are particularly requested to bring their rate demands with them when paying. North Otago horticulturists who are likely to have flowers, fruit or vegetables of outstanding merit are asked to communicate with the curator of the Public Gardens (Mr John Tait) and thus help v/ith the North Otago display at the National Flower Show, to be held at Christchurch on January 25 and 26. The children of the Dunedin Anglican orphanages went into camp for the summer holidays on Tuesday afternoon. They have secured Miss Quinn s commodious house at Hampden, and have erected tents in the grounds for the children's sleeping quarters. They are under the care of Mr and Mrs Gerrard, their manager and matron, assisted by several members of the staff, and are spending a happy holiday on the beach and the countryside They will be glad to welcome visitors during their stay at Hampden, and demonstrate the splendid work which the orphanages are doing for some of the needy children of the community. The manager and matron are very grateful to the many friends in North Otago who have contributed to the support of their work. Many improvements have been carried out recently in the vicinity of the Glencoe reserve, which will add to the popularity of this locality for motorists and picknickers. The approaches have been formed and gravelled, tracks made down to the river, and fireplaces built for the convenience of those visiting the reserve. The roads leading to the reserve are now in capital order. At a meeting of the committee empowered to arrange fbr a North Otago district exhibit at the National Flower Show to be held at Christchurch on January 25 and 26, Mr John Tait (president) reported that he was pleased with the response received for fruit, flowers, and vegetables, and the display should be an excellent one. Details in regard to the transport and .erection of the display were arranged. The members of the Waitaki County Council yesterday commenced a tour of the county to inspect roads and bridges, and especially the county reserves at Omarama. PERSONAL Word has been received by Archdeacon Russell that the Rev. Lawson F. Owen is at present one of the five curates assisting the Vicar of Leeds Parish Church m England. Mr Owen was educated at the Waitaki Boys' High School, and before leaving Oamaru he was a useful helper in St. Luke's Church. He studied for the ministry at St. John's College, Auckland, and served as curate at St. Paul's proCathedral, Wellington, before going to England. , . Miss Elsie Lee has received advice that she has secured a pass in grade 4 grammar of music at the recent theory examination conducted by the Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music. London. New Club Hotel—Mr R. C. and Master Jones (Timaru), Mr Lowe, Mr Hillier <A.shburton), Mr R. P. Jones, Mr A. Blackmore (Dunedin), Mr G. Rundel (Sydney), Mr and Mrs E. C. Tipping. Miss P. M. Tipping, Master M. C. Tipping (Christchurch). Queen's Hotel.—Mr T. A. Black, Mr McCorkindale, Mr Wilson, Mr Robinson, Mr H. Barnett, Mr and Mrs Roydhouse, Miss Roydhouse, Masters Roydhou.se (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Preece, Miss Preece, Miss Stanfield, Mr Anderson (Christchurch), Mr J. E. Fraser (Timaru). Miramar Hotel.—Mr W. E. Barnard, M.P. (Napier), Mr S. J. Bennett (Palmerston North), Mr A. Stewart (Picton), Mr and Mrs R. Culvert (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs B. Anderson, Mr and Mrs P. Thompson (Nelson), Misses Sutton (Christchurch), Mr A. Jackson, Mr H. Bell (Kiapoi), Mr G. H. Heskett (Timaru), Mrs J. Cox, Miss Cox (Ashburton), Misses Perkins (Greymouth), Mr Nelson (Takaka). PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—January 15: 2.4 a.m. and 2.32 p.m.; January 16: 3 a.m. and 3.26 p.m. Arrival.—Karetu (Davies, 3210 tons) at 10.45 a.m., yesterday, from Lyttelton. The Karetu was expected to sail late last evening for Newcastle, Sydney and Hobart, at which ports she will load for Oamaru at direct rates of freight. The Waipahi will load here on Wednesday, January 19, for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. The Union Steam Ship Company, as agents for the New Zealand Shipping Company, advises that the s.s. Surrey has been allotted to load refrigerated and general cargo at Oamaru about January 20 for London. The m.v. Karu will load here on Tuesday, January 18, for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waiana was due to load a cargo of wheat at Geelong yesterday for discharge at Lyttelton and Oamaru. The Wainui was expected to leave Auckland yesterday for southern ports including Oamaru, where she is due on Saturday, January 22, to load for Auckland, via Wellington.

SALVATION ARMY WELCOME TO NEW OFFICERS Members of the Salvation Army and friends gathered at the Salvation Army Hall on Thursday night to welcome Captain and Mrs Spillett, who have been transferred from the North Island to take charge of the local corps. Ser-geant-major G. White presided, and, after the singing of a hymn, he introduced the new officers, and apologised for the> absence of the members of the band, who were on holiday. Envoy Austin, who was a former missionary to the Maoris, read a message of welcome in the Maori language, translating it into English, and then pleased his audience with a Maori song. The corps cadet guardian extended a warm welcome to Captain and Mrs Spillett, assuring the new officers of the whole-hearted support of the cadets, and a representative of the younger members of the corps also added an expression of welcome. The secretary of the corps, on behalf of the treasurer and himself, conveyed to Captain and Mrs Spillett all good wishes for their success in Oamaru, expressing the hope that their term of office in Oamaru would be a very happy one. Envoy Austin said there was much left for the new officers to do. They had come with a message, and he was sure they would deliver that message in the right spirit, and would live up to their reputation as army officers. Sister Tonkin said Captain and Mrs Spillett had come to a very pretty town to spend their term, which she prayed would be one of happiness and blessing. An officer's life was v by on means an easy one, shifting abo'ut from place to place, and doing one's utmost to teach and help everybody with whom one came in contact. She was glad the newcomers were songsters, as they had lost two of these in Captain Coster and Adjutant Horsham. On behalf of the band, Bandmaster Burgess gave a cordial welcome to the new officers, and assured them that the band would be ever ready to give assistance. Mrs Spillett returned thanks to the various speakers, and to the members and friends who had come to the train to greet her. She felt at home and knew she would make lasting friendships, and was sure that she would be working among people who knew what they had to do, and would do it properly. She thanked Sergeant-major White for arranging such a happy meeting. Captain Spillett also made a suitable acknowledgment of the welcome given them. He spoke of the work being carried out by the Army, and said he was interested in the young people as well as' the older folk, and wanted to take an interest in their work, and to endeavour to understand their needs. He closed the meeting with a Scripture reading and prayer. During the evening songs were contributed by Envoy Austin and Bandmaster Burgess, and Sister Tonkin, who played the accompaniments, also played an organ solo. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE, All the elements of a thoroughly entertaining motion picture are combined in Bobby Breen's new musical starring vehicle, "Make a Wish," the attraction which commences its season at the Majestic Theatre to-day. Foremost among its attractions is the sweetly tender voice of young Bobby himself, who sings several numbers written especially for the picture by Oscar Straus, noted Viennese composer. Another Straus song is sung by the lovely Marion Claire, radio vocal stair, who makes her screen debut in this production. A new Basil Rathbone, essaying his first completely romantic screen role, shares the love Interest with Miss Claire, though their romance is complicated by the fact that the young lady is engaged to Ralph Forbes. The strong comedy element in much of the story is in the capable hands of a large group of popular comedians, the explosive Henry Armetta, Leon Errol, Donald Meek, and Leonid Kinskey. There are firstclass supporting items to this feature, the programme commencing at 8 o'clock. OPERA HOUSE An exciting aviation drama, Universal's "Reported Missing," featuring William Gargan and Jean Rogers, will be screened at the Opera House to-night. The picture is packed with thrills and suspense that holds the audience spellbound. Gargan portrays the role of a young inventor, who develops a scientific device intended to aid air navigation. When the instrument is placed on a large airliner the ship crashes mysteriously. Then other ships crash, too. The young fellow's hopes are wrecked with these giant planes. Newspaper critics condemn him for making innocent passengers the "guinea pigs" of his experiments. The inventor, however, finds that in each case the plane b— been looted. A trap is set for the mysterious, sinister figure that causes the shocking crashes—a trap which brings the picture to a smashing climax, and furnishes an unusual surprise ending. Gargan and lovely Jean Rogers are supported by a cast of favourites, including Dick Purcell, Hobart Cavanagh. Joe Sawyer, Michael Fitzmaurice and Billy Wayne. A district attorney who relentlessly prosecutes the men of wealth and power who were responsible for his office is the principal character in Columbia's outstanding drama "The Devil is Driving," which screens as the associate feature. Richard Dix. who has figuratively gone to the devil in his screen career as star of " Devil's Squadron," "Devil's Playground" and now "The Devil is Driving," enacts the leading role with the forthright energy which distinguishes most of hi? screen work. He is ably supported by an imposing cast, including Joan Perry as the prosecutor's sweetheart. Nana Bryant, Frank C. Wilson, Henry Kolker. Elisha Cook, jun., and John Wray. CHURCH SERVICES To-morrow's services in the Wesley Church will be taken by the Rev. J. Francis Jack, his morning subject being " Contemplation and its Result," and evening subject, "The Coming of the Water." The Rev. Jack will also preach at Enfield at 2.30 p.m. The subject for the Christian Science service, to be held in the Douglas Social Credit Hall on Sunday, is " Life." Mr W. H. Boulton. of London, who is touring the Dominion, will lecture at the Oddfellows' Hall, Coquet street, to-morrow night on "The Problem of Palestine: The Divine Solution." Mr Boulton is a well-known speaker and author, and his vast study and experience of Bible lands should make this timely address of more than usual local interest. This will be the only opportunity for Oamaru residents to hear him. The preacher at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be the Rev. Hugh Graham, of Mosgiel. His morning subject will be "Led by the Spirit," and evening subject, "The Purpose of the Years." In St. Luke's Parish to-morrow Archdeacon Russell will celebrate Holy Communion at St. Luke's at 11, and will conduct services at Totara at 2.30 and at Newborough at 6.30. The Rev. Bernard Plumb will celebrate Holy Communion at 8 and will officiate at Newborough at 11 and at St. Luke's at 6.30 p.m. At St. Luke's evening service a solo will be sung by the Rev. B. Plumb. , „ , The services at Columba Presbyterian Church on Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. Lawson Marsh. The subject at 11 a.m. will be "Learning to Prav." and at the evening service at 6.30, "Religion and Friendship." ___

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION MONTHLY' MEETING The January meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon. Mr James Wylie (president) occupied the chair. Accounts totalling £lB6 10s 6d were passed for payment. The New Zealand Institute for the Blind wrote conveying the thanks of the trustees and members for the generosity of the association in giving free space at the show for the Rotary Club's stall of work from the institute.—Received. After discussion, a recommendation was passed to the auctioneers that the annual ram fair be held on March 30, entries closing on March 23, and the conditions to be the same as last year. The special committee appointed last year, with the addition of Mr C. Don, .was empowered to deal with any matters arising out of the fair. Mr A. Elliott was appointed examiner of stock for the fair, the appointment of a second examiner being left to the committee The secretary (Mr A. W. Woodward) reported on improvements being carried out at the Show Grounds. The question of ploughing and grading the bank around the Oval was left in the hands of the Grounds Committee. It was agreed not to hold a meeting of the General Committee during February. POST OFFICE NOTICES SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Rangitane from Auckland). By train at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station at 3 p.m. Due London February 18. Australian States, South Africa and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-Singapore-England air mail, rates on application (per Awatea from Wellington) by north express at 2 p.m., Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Air mail due London February 2. SUNDAY, JANUARY 16.

Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, also Western South America, via Panama. By New Zealand air service. Letters only. Extra fee Id per oz. By airliner at 8 p.m. To connect with Rangitane at Auckland. Australian States, via Melbourne, per Maunganui from Bluff at midnight.—— Japan (per Kozan Maru, from Dunedin at midnight). Due Kobe February 5. Chatham Islands, per s.s. Tees, from Lyttelton at midnight. MONDAY, JANUARY 17. Australian States, South Africa and the East, also Australia-Singapore-England air mail, due in London February 2. By New Zealand air service. Letters only. Extra fee Id per oz by nirliner at 8 p.m. To connect with Awatea. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Fordsdale from Lyttelton). By train at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m., and at railway station at 3 p.m. Due Lon,don February 24. (Specially addressed correspondence only.) WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 19 Australian States, South Africa and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-' Singapore-England air mail, rates on application (per Monterey, from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Air mail due London February 6. By N.Z. airliner. Letters only. Extra fee Id per ounce. By airliner at 8 p.m. SATURDAY. JANUARY 22 Fiji, Canada. United States of America, Central and Eastern South America, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, Japan, also American air mails, via Vancouver (per Aorangi, from Auckland), per north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Mail due in London about February 21. SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Fiji, Canada. United States of America, Central and Eastern South America, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, also American air mails, via Vancouver. Letters only. By N.Z. air mail (Id per ounce extra) at midnight. Due London February 21. To connect with Aorangi at Auckland. ARRIVAL OF OVERSEAS MAILS IN LONDON Mails which left New Zealand on December 13, via San Pedro, arrived in London January 10. Air mail despatched from Auckland on December 24, and from Wellington on December 23 and 26. via Sydney-Singapore ser-. vice, arrived in London January 10. INCOMING MAILS (Approximate dates) January 18.—8.30 p.m.: English air mail.' January 19.—Awatea: English. January 24.—Remuera: English. Monterey: English and American. LAWN TENNIS The following Is the Meadowbank team v. Aorangi, at Timaru, 'to-day:— J. and N. Hendy, J. Richardson, Brown, A. R. Tait, K. Spowatt; Mrs Tait, Misses Blyth, W. Slater, D. Miller, R. Heselwood, S. Colclough.