NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23491, 4 May 1938, Page 16

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

HARBOUR WORKS ADJUSTMENT OF FINANCES REDUCTION IN RATES At the conclusion of the Oamaru Harbour Board meeting yesterday, the chairman (Mr R. K. Ireland) reviewed the work of the board, pointing out that as the sitting members had been elected unopposed at the last election he was, therefore, dealing with the period of the last six years. Mr Ireland summarised the most important matters dealt with, taking first the adjustment of the loan of £215.000 at 4 per cent, interest with sinking fund. The board, said Mr Ireland, was required to invest the sinking fund in the best security available at 3£ per cent, interest, as the board under the agreement was unable to repay any portion of it until the maturity date in 1952. After considerable negotiations with the lender, the board arranged to pay off a portion of the loan with the sinking fund amounting to £ 103,460, and arranged to pay the balance on yearly instalments, with interest at 4 per cent., the final payment being made in 1952. This was a very satisfactory arrangement for the board, as it did away with the necessity of investing a large sinking fund, and at the same time resulted in a saving of £789 a year, which over a period of years would amount to a considerable sum. The balance owing on this loan to-day amounted to £105,976. As a result of this arrangement the board was able to reduce the annual rates by 10 per cent, per annum. During the period a reduction in harbour dues had been made to the benefit of both farmers and shippers. A substantial improvement, Mr Ireland continued, had been made on Holmes wharf, increasing the berthing space available, and also enlarging the railway facilities on the wharf, resulting in better facilities for handling Home boats. The total berthage space at this wharf was now 900 feet. In addition to the ordinary maintenance dredging, a considerable amount of new dredging had been done, thus enlarging the swinging basin, and increasing the depth generally, including an improvement in the depth at the entrance to the harbour. A very important work had been completed in raising and strengthening the breakwater, thus preventing a considerable amount of spoil from cominv over the breakwater into the harbour in rough weather.

After very thorough consideration, the board commenced the breakwater extension, Mr Ireland said. This was a work of considerable magnitude. The depth of water at the extension was 18 feet, at low tide, pips a rise of six feet for high tide, plus 20 feet to the top Of the breakwater extension, and this meant a wall 44 feet high, with a base of approximately two chains. It therefore would be realised that the quantity of stone to build this was enormous, and progress must be slow. The extension was now out from the breakwater for over 140 feet. The board’s aim at the present time, said Mr Ireland, was to dredge the approach to the entrance of the harbour, and until this was done any further work inside the harbour would be of little avail, It was impossible to dredge outside the entrance owing to the rise and fall of the ocean, and it was for this .'eason that the board decided on the extension in order that protection and calm water could be given to enable dredging in this area. Whoever took up the direction of the harbour in the future, they, as members of the board to-day, could not urge too strongly that this was the most important work to be undertaken if the port was to progress. The board had a fund available for this work amounting to £24,907. Mr Ireland said they could look back on the work performed with a considerable degree of satisfaction, and he could say that it was only with the wholehearted co-operation of all the members of the board that this result had been obtained. It had been team work in the true spirit of the word. Ho thanked members for their courtesy to him during his term in the chair, and hoped that the public would realise the good work that had been done and return all the present members.

Mr Macpherson referred to the very valuable .cervices given by the chairman (Mr R. K. Ireland) to the board and the whole community. There was still a large amount of work to be done, involving the welfare of the district, and he hoped that in the wisdom of the electors there would be no doubt as to Mr Ireland's return at the election to carry on his splendid services. He was not speaking for election purposes, but ratepayers should know what had been done. The time had com? when those who received the benefit of Mr Ireland’s work should know of the enthusiastic manner in which he had worked for the welfare of the port. He also expressed deep appreciation of the services given by the deputy chairman (Mr R. A. McDowell), who gave so unstintingly of his work and experience. He felt sure the new members would also give good service. Mr C. J. Marshal] stated he had boon on the board for 32 years, and Mr R. K. Ireland had been an exceedingly valuable chairman of the board, and was the one member who should not be left out. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—May 4: 6.4 a.m. and 6.36 p.m. The Karu is due on Monday to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipahi will load here on Wednesday. May 11, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the m.v. Opawa has now been fixed to sail from Liverpool on July 2, taking freight for Oamaru at direct rates of freight. The Wainui. from Auckland on Friday is due at Oamaru on Saturday, May 14. to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports, PERSONAL New Club Hotel. —Mr R. Romans (Arrowtown), Mr H. Parala, Mr A. C. Procter. Mr L. G, Hughes. Mr J. C. Paul. Mr R. Carroll, Mr R. Cook. Mr J. Brough, Mr J. W. Bain, Mr D, M. Catherwood (Dunedin), Mr G. Miller (Timaru), Mr A. Betten, Mr A. N McLeod, Mr p. J. Burgess, Mr D, Tucker (Christchurch), Miss P. J. Phillipps, Mrs J. M. Phillipps (Auckland), Mr and Mrs A. D. Grant, Mr and Mrs Herbert (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. S. Simpson (Invercargill). Queen's Hotel.—Mr A. H. Carton, Mr Bartlett. Mr W. Whitworth, Mr N. Manhire. Mr A. L. Mar.ey, Mr M. D. Harvey, Mr R. Milner. Mr V. Godward (Dunedin). Mr A. Palmer. Mr E. R. Grainger, Mr R. While, Mr Hamilton. Mr Jacobs (Christchurch), Mr A. Walker, Mr Quirkc. Mr and Mrs T. J. Officer (Invercargill). Mr J. McDonald (Alexandra).

OAMARU HARBOUR BOARD MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board was held yesterday morning. There were present: Messrs R. K. Ireland (chairman), A. N. Hayes, C. J. Marshall, J. A. Macpherson, A. C. McLelland, E. S. Brewster, J. S. Adams, P. Malthus and A. Mclnnes. Mr Ireland extended a welcome to the now members, Messrs P, Malthus and A. C. McLelland, stating that the running of the harbour successfully was a very important matter in the interests of the district and the town, and he was quite sure that Messrs Malthus and McLelland would give their best efforts to further the interests of the port. Mr Malthus, in acknowledging the welcome, said this kind of service was new to him. and he would have to learn the ropes. He would do his best to serve the best interests of the harbour district, and he hoped this service would be as useful as that given by the retiring members. He’hoped when they met again that all the members would be back on the board. Mr McLelland also thanked the chairman for his kindly welcome, and said he hoped, with the other members, to be able to assist in any project for the betterment of the district and the town, and especially of the farming community.

Mr G. A. Lee (consulting engineer) wrote in reference to the firing of No. 20 tunnel shot. He staled that he noted the flattening out of the batter on the breakwater extension, due to heavy seas on April 14 and 15. This was what had been contemplated, the stone above the level of the rail track having been placed there m reserve to take up the shrinkage.— Received.

The inspector of mines and quarries advised that the quarry manager was responsible for the safety of the men when working in the quarry and handling explosives: therefore, he was responsible for the condition of the quarry and must have a free hand in keeping the quarry face in safe working condition. —Mr Lee wrote that the inspector’s letter confirmed his statement to the board, that the quarry manager was responsible for the safety of the men, and had to keep ihe quarry face safe. In this the quarry manager had absolutely a tree hand, but the inspector would realise that the control of the quarry was in the hands of the board, which would lay down its policy for the development of ihe quarry—The letters were received.

The district employment officer advised that it had been decided to increase the subsidy to the board_ for work already approved from £2 5s to £4, married men only being eligible for the work. A further commitment of £2BOB had been provided for the employment of 27 men for 26 weeks on the breakwater extension, and £IOOO, providing for the employment of 11 men for 26 weeks, had been set aside for the Sumpter wharf work.— Received, the question of rotation of work being referred to the Standing Committee for a report. The Now Zealand Shipping Company advised that ihe Opawa had been fixed to sail from Liverpool about July 2 instead of June 4, taking cargo at direct rates of freight.—Received, and circulated to importers. It vyas reported that the Mahia (the third boat this year) was in port loading lamb and wool, and the Matakana was due on May 17. The returning officer of the Wajmaic County Council advised that Messrs A. N. Hayes and A. W. Barnett had been elected members of the Oamaru Harbour Board, representing the Hakataramca Riding and portion of the Waihao Riding respectively—Received.

Mr J. W. Rogcrson applied for a grant towards the cost of conducting the sailors’ rest room—Mr Mclnnes said the entertainment of sailors visiting this port was carried out in a splendid manner, and Mr and Mrs Rogcrson vere to be congratulated on the good services they were giving n this direction. Mr and Mrs Rogcrson gave their services, but their work also cost them a considerable sum in money last year. He moved that the annual grant from the board be increased to £B.—Messrs Hayes. Macpherson, and Marshall supported the motion, which was carried unanimously. and the secretary was directed to write to Mr and Mrs Rogerson expressing the board’s appreciation of the splendid work they were carrying out.

The Oamaru Waterside Workers’ Union wrote drawing attention to the dangerous state of the decking on Holmes wharf, stating that a number of minor accidents had occurred recently, and requesting the board to treat the matter of tarring and sanding the decking on the wharf as urgent. —lt was agreed to have the necessary tarring and sanding done immediately, and the question of placing top-deck-ing in and around the railway scissois crossing was referred to the engineer for a report.

The harbourmaster (Captain H. S. Cox) reported that he had gone into the question of installing a fog signal, conferring with the consulting engineer and they recommended that tne matter should be left in abeyance :n the meantime. The range of this particular fog-horn (:] to 1 mile), was totally inadequate for a shallow, open roadstead port, as no shipmaster would approach so close on an oil-chance ot hearing it* The inward and outwaid shipping for April had been one intercolonial and 10 coastal steamers of a total tonnage of 7167, compared with one overseas, one intercolonial, and 12 coastal steamers of 15,473 tons in April, 1937.

The recommendation of the Standing Committee that a grant of £lO should be made to the Friendly Bay Improvement Society, for the purpose of extending the stone wall along Ihe foreshore, was approved—The chairman commented that the society was doing valuable work and should be encouraged to extend the wall.

Mr Marshall reported fully on the business transacted at a meeting of the Disputes Committee at Wellington, and was thanked for Ids report.—Questions arising out of the interpretation of clauses in the award were referred to the Standing Committee for consultation with the harbourmaster and the local committee.

In accordance with notice of motion, Mr Macpherson moved that the resolution referring to the harbourmaster’s staff the work of cleaning the waterside workers’ waiting room should be rescinded. Mr Marshall seconded the motion, which was carried.—lt was decided to make a grant of £5 per annum to the Waterside Workers' Union for the purpose of keeping the waiting room clean.

The annual meeting for the election of the chairman was fixed for May 31. Accounts totalling £1713 Is Gd were passed for payment. SECRETARY’S REPORT

The secretary (Mr T. J. Guthrie) reported that during April 40 men had been employed. A total of 2893 : | tons of stone had been used. 2858;; tons on the extension and 35 tons on the foreshore. No, 20 tunnel had been driven in the full distance of 35 feel,_ and an inner cross had been driven 20 feet to the left and 15 feet to the right. The cargo for the month was as follows. the figures for April, 1937, being shown in parentheses: —Coastal: Inwards 230 tons (513). outwards 1094 tons (1372); overseas—inwards 27 tons (201), outwards 14 tons (1103). The Malakana would load at Oarnaru on May 17 20.000 freight carcasses for London and 8000 for west coast of United Kingdom ports. Rates outstanding at the end of April amounted to £499 Is 9d. or 4.85 per cent, of the total rate struck, compared with £(>sß Gs 4d, or 5.79 per cent, last year.—The report was received.

WAIAREKA SALE VALUES REMAIN FIRM There were small yardings again at the Waiareka stock sale held yesterday. Prices were similar to those received last week. FAT CATTLE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company. Ltd., sold; for a client, 1 cow £7 15s. Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For Miss Wylie (South Oamaru), 1 heifer £5 7s 6d; a client. 1 heifer £5 ss. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For W. S. Lawrence (Reidston), 1 steer £ll, 2 £lO, 3 £9. 1 £B, 1 heifer £4 10s; E. C. Thompson (The Cape), 1 cow £lO. National Mortgage and Agency Company. Ltd., sold: For W. T. Sewell (Weston), 1 cow £5 12s 6d; A. Rapson (Queen’s Flat), 1 cow £6 15s, 1 £5 15s. 1 heifer £3 12s 6d, 1 £3 17s 6d: J. Fulton (Totara), 1 steer £9, 1 £7 15s. 1 heifer £5 17s 6d. STORE CATTLE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For a client, 2 steers £4, 10 cows and calves £5; W. Cairns (Kurow), 1 heifer £2, 2 cows £1 11s, 1 £2 2s 6d, 2 £2. DAIRY CATTLE Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For D. W. Tucker (Ardgowan), 1 cow £7 15s; client, 1 heifer £3 ss. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For E. C. Thompson (The Cape), 1 cow £lO 2s 6d. FAT SHEEP National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For C. Rapson (Queen’s Flat), 8 ewes 17s, 8 15s 3d. 8’ 15s 9d; L. Rapson (Queen’s Flat), 8 ewes 17s. 8 15s 3d, 8 15s 9d; L. McPhec (Kauru Hill), 10 ewes 17s. 4 17s 6d. 8 15s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For P. O’Neill (Windsor), 6 wethers 25s 6d., 9 255, 7 ewes 19s 3d. pen of ewes 14s. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association sold: For a client, 35 ewes 8s 9d. STORE SHEEP The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For a client, 59 ewe lambs 20s; a client. 88 ewe lambs 21s; southern clients. 3 wether lambs 10s fid. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For a southern client. 80 wether lambs 9s fid; clients, 236 ewe lambs 20s fid. 62 16s. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company sold: For a southern client, 101 wether lambs 10s, 47 7s. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association sold: For a client. 73 lambs 10s. PIGS There was a small yarding of pigs, and prices showed an improvement cn last week’s sale Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For R. French (Incholme), 1 store 355; J. I. Bracken (Deborah), 2 stores 30s; W. Robertson (Maheno), 1 weaner 19s, 1 18s fid; H. Lloyd (Derwent street), 2 weaners 15s. 5 13s fid, 1 10s fid; 11. Brown (Windsor), 1 weaner 10s fid: J. Martyn (Alma), 2 weaners 17s. 1 15s 1 14s; J. Smith (Totara). 1 weaner 345. 1 13s fid, 1 12s; B. Mcßandle, (Windsor). 1 weaner 12s fid; J. Stott (Maruakoa). 9 weaners 9s. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE

To-night will witness the end of the extended season accorded to “The Awful Truth,” an attraction that has given 100 per cent, satisfaction to the crowds who have already seen it. “ARTISTS AND MODELS”

This attraction will be shown tomorrow and Friday nights, and contains, besides the artists and models, some splendid comedy and musical numbers. All the artists, famous for their work in “Esquire,” are seen m person, and one beautiful scene shows the world’s loveliest fashion models. Plans are at the Bristola. OPERA HOUSE The screen’s craziest comedy pair are teamed again in a picture full of witty dialogue, tuneful numbers, and smart settings. England’s greatest laugh manufacturer is in turn an oil well magnate, a British peer, the worlds worst golfer, and Callavini, the head waiter in his former butlers hotel. This is the part given the inimitable Jack Hulbert. who is accompanied byCicely Courtneidge and Harold Huth. The final screening at the Opera House will take place to-night. “SOFT LIGHTS AND SWEET MUSIC ” “Soft Lights and Sweet Music” is a very tuneful film. From the first movement to the final fade-out, there is bright, lilting melody. In all, over a dozen numbers are featured in this revue Ambrose and his orchestra head the bill, and the original numbers they execute are the gayest ever. “ When Day is Done ” is their introductory number, followed by “We’re Tops on Saturday Night.” The highlight of the show is probably the rendering by Ambrose and his orchestra of " Limehouse Blues.” The peak of entertainment is reached in this film. For to-morrow only, Messrs J. RMcKenzies, Ltd., will stage a novelty mannequin parade, GENERAL NEWS The opening of the duck shooting season in Oamaru on Monday was more successful than that of last year, owing to there being plenty of water in the lagoons. Most of those who tried their luck were successful. Several parties are at present at Omarama and up the Ahuriri River, but reports from them are not yet at hand. One man reports having secured a bag ol 2» on the Studholme Lake. A meeting of the Oamaru Dental Clinic Committee was held on Monday night. Mr J. T. Calder presiding over a good attendance of both town and country members. The constitution was drawn up and adopted. Mr C. r. Jones was appointed secretary. The angling season in North Otago is now closed, except for part of the Wataki River, from the mouth to the Waitaki Lake, which will bo open until May 15. This extension'may not be of much advantage to local anglers, as the river is discoloured, and is not likely again to become fishable before the end of the season. , ’ Further returns from the country foi the Poppy Day sales are as follows: Maheno, Mr N. Caldwell and school children, £6 Us; Waitaki bridge. Miss Clarke and school children, £L Windsor Mr Robinson and school childien, £2’; Nauru Hill. Mr W. A. Findlay and school children. £1 ss; Enfield. Mr J. Kibblewhite and school childien. Ardgowan. Mr Wellans and school children, £2; Hilderthorpe. Miss Nerd and school children, £1 10s, Fiv Forks, Miss L. Harrison and school euchre party and dance of the season was held in the Waitaki Hail on Saturday night, when there was a record attendance, fhe pnze-wm-ners were: —Women, Mrs S S. Simpson 1 Mrs F. Logan 2; men, Mr J. Ralph i’ Mr G Todd 2. The consolation Sint lo MKclames G Fu lord and D. Brosnan. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs Hewson and extras by Mrs Whiltckcr. Mr G. Todd W Thcf rainfall at Corricdalc for April totalled 5.5 inches, compared with 1.18 Inches for April, 1937. At Hillgrovc. 4.48 inches were recorded during the m ßotarian E. S. Stubbs presided over a fair attendance at the weekly luncheon of the Oamaru Rotary Club, when an interesting address on the origin and work of the Waipiata Sanatorium was given by Mr James Rodman.

KIA ORA SCHOOL REUNION SPORTS RESULTS The following are the results of the races at the Kia Ora School reunion picnic at Robb’s Crossing:— Men’s High Jump.—R. G. Allan 1, Jeff Thompson and A. Anderson (equal) 2. . _ Putting the Shot. —J. Sim 1, R. G. Allan 2, Anderson, jun., 3. Women’s High Jump.— Misses F. Sim. J. Searle. and A. Duff (equal) 1. Children's Race. —Peter Anderson 1, Marjorie Duff 2, Helen Corlett 3. Girl’s Races.—Betty Duff 1, Edith Clark 2; A. Duff 1, F. Sim 2, J. Searle 3. Boys’ Race. —Ken Dalziel 1, Gordon Searle 2, William Third 3. Women (first decade). —Mrs Mackie 1, Miss M. Taylor 2, Miss B. Dalziel 3. Men (first decade). —J. Corlett 1, J. Sim 2. R. G. Allan 3. Women (second decade). —Miss J. Kennedy 1, Miss O. McDonald 2, Mrs A. Duff' 3. Men (second decade). —J. Simpson and A. Anderson, jun. (equal) 1. Girls (third decade). —Miss A. Duff 1, Miss B. Duff 2, Miss J. Searle 3. Boys (third decade). —Gordon Searle I, A. Kennedy 2, K. Dalziel 3. Married Women’s Races.—Mrs E. Milmine 1, Mrs Mackie 2, Mrs A. Duff 3; Mrs Sim 1, Mrs Needs 2. Married Men’s Race. —A. Anderson, jun., 1. G. Simpson 2. E. Tarbotton 3. Single Women’s Race.—Miss J. Kennedy 1, Miss L. Freeman 2, Misses W. Telfer and E. Allan (equal) 3. Single Men’s Race.—J. Simpson 1, J. Sim 2, S. Taylor 3. Cross-country Race. —J. Sim 1, R. McDonald 2. L. Kennedy 3. Reunion Committee Race. —Miss M. Thompson 1, Mrs H. Searle 2, Miss M. Taylor 3. PAPAKAIO PLOUGHING MATCH ANNUAL REPORT The Papakaio Ploughing Match Committee, in its annual x'eport to members, states that a most successful match was held during the year. It had been intended to hold the match in a paddock lent by Mr Alexander, but, owing to the large number of entries received, this paddock was not large enough, and additional ground was lent by Mr Hurst just across the road. The thanks of the society were due to these gentlemen for the use of their ground, and also to Messrs R. and W. Cameron for the use of their ground for a parking area for cars. The entries for the match totalled 60, compared with 47 for the previous year. The receipts for the year amounted to £225 0s 2d, compared with £238 19s lid in the previous year. The expenditure was £264 11s 9d, against £195 9s 7d in the previous year, an increase of £69 2s 2d. The large increase in expenditure was mainly made up in the increase of the number of classes on the programme. There were nine classes this year, against four at the previous match. The prize money in the main classes was also increased by £6 in each class, with a first prize of £7 instead of £5 as formerly, making a total of £ 17 per class, with special prizes extra. The prize money amounted to £162 2s fid. against £lO3 6s for the previous match. This increase of £56 16s fid in the prize money easily accounted for the loss of £39 11s 7d. The gate receipts fell off by £23 19s, being £lO5 13s, compared with £129 12s in the previous year. The sale of members’ tickets at 2s fid each increased by £9 3s fid, being £32 ss, and the entry money also showed an increase of £2 3s fid, and the sale of programmes an increase of £5 15s to £ls 16s.

Special prizes were again given in the plain ploughing classes for members of the young farmers’ clubs. The International Harvester Company again made a contribution, this year of £ls, as special prizes for those working McCormick-Deering tractors. The year finished with a credit balance of £92 11s 9d. Two of the new classes added to the programme attracted great attention, one of these being a hillside' ploughing competition, and the other a tractor ploughing race. A large number of special prizes of both cash and goods, given by the business people of Oamaru and residents of the surrounding districts, helped the prizelist materially. The members of the young farmers’ clubs again gave valuable assistance in running the match, this being much appreciated. The Oamaru stock and station agents presented a very fine challenge cup for the champion lot on the field, this being won for the first time by Mr James Nimmo. The cup presented by Mr Simon Wright, of Balclutha, for class B came to hand just before the match, and was won for the first time bv Mr K. Boyle, of Springston. Mr Wright had offered another cup for competition at the matches, this being for a plot of ground to be ploughed and worked up to a condition fit for sowing. The cup in class C was presented by Mr E A. Trembath, of Waimate, and was won this year by Mr W. Hastings. A cup for members of the Young Farmers’ clubs was presented by the North Otago Farmers’ Union, and was won for the first time by Mr L. Ludemann. Mr Hurst’s cup for the tractor ploughing race was won for the first time by Mr R. A. Hollamby, of Waitaki, and a cup presented by Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons for the champion three-horse team was won by Mr Andrew Grant, of Fairlie, with his very fine team. The thanks of the society were due to these gentlemen for their very generous contributions. A portion of the paddock had been ploughed early, and was used by the firms to demonstrate their farm machinery, and was very much appreciated by them. The committee returned thanks to all who helped to make the match the success it was. HERBERT NOTES At Herbert on the afternoon of Anzac Day a commemoration service was held in the hall. The Rev. A. W. Stace presided, and hymns suitable to the occasion were sung. Mrs E. J. Hill presided at the piano, the Scripture lesson was read by the Rev. MiFreeman, and a stirring address was given by Mr Steven, of Oamaru. Captain Samson, of the local Salvation Army Corps, also spoke. All present then marched to the soldiers’ monument. The procession was headed by the returned men, Girls Life Brigade, and members of the Women’s Division of the Farmers Union. Wreaths were laid on the monument, and a service was conducted by the Rev. Mr Freeman. Ihe service concluded with the singing of the hymn “Abide With Me.” MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB The following arc the scores for the weekly shoot of the .Oamaru Club: D Park 79 H. Koppert 79, J. Dodds 78, A. Hunter 77, E. Roney.77 0. Glynn 77. H. Brant 77, E. Sinclair 77 S. Pile 77. W. Munro 77. J. Dunn 76, D. Richardson 74, A. Harvey 74 W. May 74, G. Doran 74. T. Kennedy 74, E Pinkeilon 74. H. Dyson 73. 8.1 ait 73, W. Johnston 72. L. Turvcy 72. E. Leo 72, J. Beardsmorc 72. R. Roney 71, G. Roney 68. 11. Turvcy 68, A. Anderson 64. Scores for (he opening night of the Weston Club are as follows;—K. falcon 80. W. Sewell 78. B Campbell 78, A Howell 78. E. Laney 77. D. Park 77, A Harvey 77. A. McNaughton 76 J. Howell 73, W. Cotlingharn 72, R. Mathcson 70.

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

TRAFFIC OFFENCES

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ADDRESS BY THE REV. J. T. CROZIER Every available seat was occupied in the Baptist Church on Sunday night on the occasion of the Florence Nightingale memorial service. Representatives of the medical and nursing professions, members of the Hospital Board. St. John Ambulance Brigade and other kindred bodies were present. _ „ „ The speaker, the Rev. J. T. Crozier, said that the mention of Florence Nightingale immediately conjured up in the mind the figure of “ The Lady with the Lamp” working among the wounded, but she was a much more important figure than that. With her indomitable will and clear vision, she gave a new significance to the nursing profession. She gave it laws and made it a science, with the result that today it was regarded as an honourable and skilled profession calling for the best any woman could give. Only in the light of Christ s teachj ing on the dignity of life, in which He regarded man as more than the sum total of the atoms which compose his physical organism, but as having survival qualities, could those who minister to the sick escape from materialism, and from losing s l, ght .2f man’s spiritual significance, Mr Crozier said. The second thing Florence Nightingale did was to inspire the new era in which woman’s work in geneial became recognised as an important contribution to the welfare of society. She secured for women the co take an active part in the developing W During the service Nurses Forbes and Gunn sang the duet Arise. O Sun." WOMEN’S RECREATION WEEK VISITORS ENTERTAINED AT HIGH SCHOOL On Friday afternoon members of the Women’s Division of the Farmers Union attending the Women s Recreation Week, organised by the division, were the guests of Mr F Milner at the Waitaki Boys High. School. The party assembled in the Hall oi Memories, where Mr Milner gave them a cordial welcome. Mrs replied on behalf of the North Otago members, and Mrs Elliott on behalf the Otago members. Mr Milner gave an interesting talk on the different trophies and emblems in the Hall of Memories, and said that it had always been his great desire to haVe such a hall for the boys to assemble in each morning. Mr M. A. Fastier then gave a programme of organ music. visitors After afternoon tea, the vls ttocs, under Mr Milner’s guidance, inspected the school.

SOCIAL EVENING In the evening a successful social was held in the lounge ofthe Queens Hotel The guests were welcomed py Mrs Durwood. and Mrs Elliott spoke on-behalf of the Otago members, after which both were presented with bouquets. Miss Allan (programme organiser) was presented with a shoulder spray. Items during the evening were given by Mesdames McLatchie and Misses McQuade and Christie anda playette was presented by thxee mem bers of the Airedale-Rosebery branch. A choir contest by three groups of members caused much amusement, and was won by the Otago group, conducted bv Miss Borrie. After supper, Mrs Elliott presented Mrs Durwood and Miss Allan with mementoes from the Otago members, and thanked the local members for the enjoyable week.

The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was commence yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Senior Sergeant McGregor prosecuted for the police. Aldred Brown was fined 10s and eosls (10s) for driving without a drivers Department, through its inspectors, proceeded in the following cases:—For exceeding the speed limit of 30 miles an hour in Wansbeck street George Mcpod was fined £2 10s and costs (10s). For without a warrant of fitness each of the following defendants was fined lOs and costs (10s):—William James Ryan. David Smith. William Alexander Tait, Andrew Hamilton, Ebenezar Lindsay, and George Taylor.