NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23505, 20 May 1938, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

TUBERCULOSIS INCIDENCE OF DISEASE ADDRESS BY MR H. DOYLE An instructive address was given yesterday morning at the Young Farmers’ School at the Waitaki Boys' High School by Mr H. Doyle, M.R.C.V.S. (veterinarian division of the Department of Agriculture) on the subject of tuberculosis, which the lecturer stated was a chronic disease of man and domestic animals, world-wide in its distribution, though in certain areas such as Central Africa. North America, and the Steppes of Eastern Europe it was practically unknown. The cause of the disease was an organism known as mycobacterium tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus, of which three types were recognised, namely, human, bovine, and avian. Natural infection might take place by inhalation, ingestion, or inoculation, and of the domestic animals, cattle and pigs were most commonly affected, but under favourable circumstances all species were susceptible. In cases of tuberculosis of cattle, it was almost always the bovine type of organism which was responsible. Infection here was most frequently by ingestion of contaminated food or water, or, in the case of calves, by drinking tuberculous milk. Infection might also occur by inhalation, particularly where cattle were housed for the greater part of the year, as they were in some countries. Once inside the body, the organism might spread indefinitely by the lymphatic vessels, the blood stream, or bv direct infiltration. Pigs, stated the speaker, were subject to infection by all three types of the tubercle baccilus, but the majority of cases were due to the bovine type. Incetion occurred mainly by ingestion of tuberculous skimmed milk, or whey, or of pastures contaminated by cattle or bird excreta. The few cases occurring in horses were produced mainly by the bovine type, although the human and avian types were capable of stimulating the disease in equities. Although tuberculosis was very rare in sheep, they were not immune to infection. In dogs the disease was fairly common, the exciting cause being either the human or avian type of organism. Domestic poultry were by no means rarely affected, the avian tyne of organism being always responsible for these cases. Because of the wide variations in the distribution of tubercules in the body, tuberculosis in cattle presented a wide variety of symptoms. The general condition of the animal did not afford a reliable guide, and numbers of cattle showing poor condition were found on testing to be free from tuberculosis, while others pritne condition were found to be affected. Loss of condition or emaciation was often seen where the disease was extensive, or where it caused disturbance of the respiratory, digestive or circulatory systems. Tubercular lesions causing swelling of the lymph glands of the throat region often led to difficulty of inspiration, this being indicated by a snoring sound made by the animal when inhaling. This snoring sound should always be regarded as being suspicious of tuberculosis in cattle. A chronic dry, harsh cough was often present in tuberculosis of the lungs. Coughing and difficulty in breathing were generally more marked when the animal was forced to exercise. The appearance of tumour-like swellings in the region of the throat, front of the shoulder, at the base of the ear, or above and behind the udder should be regarded with grave suspicion. as they were often due 10 tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands in these regions, and cases of this type should be reported to the local inspector of stock. It was important, said Mr Doyle, to realise that when tubercular lesions were present in the lungs or other organs having open communication with the body openings, the tubercle baccilus might be constantly being expelled regardless of the condition of the animal. Grave risk was attached to the drinking of milk by humans from cattle with tuberculosis of the udder. With few exceptions, the course of tuberculosis in cattle was a chronic one. In many cases where slight infection existed in an animal no clynical symptons were shown. Therefore, diagnostic methods had to be utilised. A substance known as tuberculin was the agent used m diagnosing cases of tuberculosis in field work, the test being known as the tuberculin test. There were various methods of applying the tuberculin test, but the two methods most generally used were the subcutaneous and intradermal. The opthalmic lest might be used in conjunction with the subcutaneous test. During the year 1936-37 the tuberculin test was applied to 20,579 cattle in New Zealand, and of this number. 970, or 4.7 per cent., reacted. MANCHESTER UNITY LOYAL STARoFTHE NORTH The usual meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge was held in the lodge hall on May 9, P.G. Sister E. Garrard presiding over a good attendance of members in the absence of the N G One candidate was initiated into the Order. The resignation of Bro. Hollands from the position ot trustee was accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks for his past services was recorded. N.G. Sister H. Whitham, V.G. Sister A. A. Smith and Warden Sister M. Roney were appointed as delegates to the Friendly Societies. S.G. Sister C. M. Jenkm and Sister B. Davey reported on the sick of the Order. N.G. Bro. O. Port responded on behalf of Loyal OamariA The recess was spent in various skipping competitions. It was decided that the next meeting should be commenced at 7 o’clock as the lodge would be entertaining members of Loyal Oamaru and the Druids at a social gathering after their ordinary meeting.^ HOCKEY The following is the draw for morrow:—MEN’S GAMES Wnimato v. Oamaru (Mr T. W, Jacobs); Rovers v. Pirates (Mr E. H. Coker>. Juniors— Oamaru v. St,. Kevin’s; St. Patrick’s v. Rovers A; Oamaru B v. Rovers B. LADIES’ GAMES Pi rata v. Waimatc: Maheno v. Athletic (Mr H, McDonald). Teams for to-morrow:— pirata—Misses M. McKcrrow, J. Bisset P. Hamilton, K. Shirkey, A Bedford, E. Bedford, D. Berry, I. McKenzie. J. Waterrues, G. Munro. M. Clare; emergencies: G. Ross, K. Gnlfiths. and V, Thornhill. Rovers Seniors v. Pirates. Fiew. T Thorpe, Brain, Devon, Hedges, Tucker, McCabe, Robinson, Moore, Kennedy, Churchill, R. Ingles. Rovers Juniors will be picked from the following— McVie, R Ingles, L. Ingles, Smith, Watson, Bottle, Young, Loper Pye. Baxter, Tavendale, Cuthbertson, Thomas, Irvine, Halvorson. and Garvin.

MEN’S GOLF DRAW FOR STABLEFORD The following is the draw for the Stableford match on Saturday:— First Tee.—lreland, McCulloch, Pastier; Armstrong, Smith, Roxby; Hargreaves. Mathieson, McDowell; Mcllroy, McClintock, Miller; Nichols, Crimp, Ewart; G. Cuthbertson, Domigan, Catto; M. J. Wilson, McKenzie, Christie; S. Cuthbertson, R. Hedges, Kinder; Scott. R. H. Watson, J. M. Wilson; Woodward, T. Hedges, Holmes; Fraser, Donaldson, Zimmermann, Dr Orbell, L. Wright, R. Wright: Mulligan, McEwan, Mcßeath. Tenth Tee. —Williams, Wise, Wylie; McDonald, Anderson, McQuade; McLeod, Bissett, Brundell; Bulleid, McKelvie, Burton; Mawhinney, Cook, Crisp: Dr Dickie. Farrell, Dr Fitzgerald: Edwards, H. P.'Familton, Murison; Marlowe, H. L. Familton, Main; Forrest, D. Findlay. Maude; Monteith, Grater, Robins; I. Findlay, Gisbone, A. C. Hurst; Hall, Humphries, L. Watson; C. Hurst, Halligan, Widdowson; Judkins, Meikle, McMaster; Nicholson, R. Orbell. jun.. Tail; Restieaux, J. Orbell, B. Patterson; Palmer, Rickman, Rudduck; J. H. Patterson, Spears, Simpson; Sinclair, D. L. Patterson, Richardson; R. F. Wright, Whittaker. The draw for the third round of the knock-out competition is as follows:—D. L. Patterson v. Armstrong, Roxby v. Fraser. Fastier v. G. L. Cuthbertson, Crimp v. Domigan Grater v. Gisbone. H. L. Familton v. Forrest, M. J. Wilson v. Mcßeath, McEwan v. Burton, Wright v. Mcllroy, McClintock v. Wise. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING RAILWAY LADIES V. PUKEURI In a challenge match between the Railway Ladies’ and Pukeuri Clubs, Pukeuri won by a margin of 14 points. Railway Ladies.—Mrs Andrew 77, Mrs Machon 75, Mrs Mackie 75, Miss O’Donnell 75. Mrs Cayford 75, Mrs Anderson 74, Mrs Hore 73, Mrs Bartley 71, Miss Hall 71, Mrs Gilbert 70, Miss Keith 70, Mrs McFadgen 69; —total, 875. Pukeuri. —W, McCulloch 78, H. Hughes 73, J. Paton 75, D. Biggs 72, G. Hooper 72, P. McGettigen 76, A. Anderson 73, H. Williams 74, F. McLay 77, T. Hooper 72, R. Craig 75, J. McDonald 72;—total, B£9. RAILWAY LADIES’ CLUB Scores at Weekly Shoot.—Mrs Andrew 77—1—78. Mrs Machon 75—5—80, Mrs Cayford 75—7—80, Mrs Anderson 74, Miss Hall 71—4—75. Miss Keith 70—15—80, Mrs McFadgen 69—5 —74, Mrs Kennedy 68, Miss Cook 56—10—66, Mrs Boyd 44—12—56, Mrs Mackie 75, Miss O’Donnell 75—2—77, Mrs Hore 73—7—80. Mrs Bartley 71—4—75, Mrs Gilbert 70—12—80, Mrs Robertson 69 9—78, Miss Smith 69—15—80, Mrs Black 61 —ii—72. Mrs Maxwell 55. The rifle button was won by Mrs Andrew, and the handicap button by Mrs Hore. The winners of the previous shoot were as follows; —Rifle button, Mrs Andrew; handicap button, Miss Cook. At the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club Trophy, the winner was D. Mills, and the sniper’s button was won by T. Mountford. The results are as follows: R. Hollamby 80, E. Simpson 79, D. McCulloch 79, A. Cuthbertson 79, B. Duff 79. J. Brown 78, R. Lindsay 78, G. Todd 78. G. Jackson 78, N. Gibson 78 J. Paul 77. C. Dugdale 77. J. McCulloch 77, S. Maiharoa 77, N. Fleming 77 D. Brown 76. J. Finlayson 76, W. Wallace 76. J. Archer 76. L. Wilson 76 H. Mountford 76, E. Whittaker 76, B. Stanger 75. D. Mills 74, E. Mills 74, T. Mountford 74. A. Counbe 73, J. Dickens 71, E. Lindsay 71, M. Williams 71, N. Ireland 70, J. Carroll 70. OAMARU LADIES’ CLUB The following are the highest scores recorded at the Oamaru Ladies’ Club weekly shoot: Mrs Tyne 77, Miss E. Rusbatch 76, Mrs Brant 75, Miss D. French 75, Mrs H. Rusbatch 74, Miss Peterson 73, Miss N. Gordon 72. Miss Roney 72, Mrs Dannison 71, Miss F. French 70, Mrs Bremner 70, Miss Minty 69, Mrs Laughton 66. Miss D. Gordon 65, Mrs Waby 64, Miss Pile 64, Miss Macdonald 57, Miss Colenso 56, Mrs Smith 55. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Norma Shearer’s triumphant success, “Smilin’ Through,” in which she is ably supported by Frederick March and Leslie Howard, will be shown tonight finally. This is one of the truly great pictures that can be seen again a second time, hence the demand for it throughout the Dominion. In “ Smilin’ Through,” Miss Shearer portrays two different girls whose romantic experience affects the life of one man at an interval of 50 years. DEANNA DURBIN’S NEW FILM The coming of Deanna Durbin’s latest picture, “Mad About Music,” to the Majestic for an extended season, commencing to-morrow at the matinee, 'will be welcomed by her many admirers in Oamaru. Less than two years ago Deanna was an unknown Los Angeles schoolgirl, not even dreaming of a screen career; to-day her name is famous. “Mad About Music,” the young singing star’s third film, is a delightful picture. It presents Deanna in a different characterisation from those of her previous pictures, and in a mood and tempo also entirely different. “ Mad About Music ” is a comedydrama. Only a few tears—and those in the most effective manner—intrude into the story of a little girl with the make-believe father. Deanna sings as beautifully as ever, and with the exception of Gounod’s "Ave Maria ” her selections are lighter, more in the popular ballad vein, than those of “One Hundred Men and a Girl.” She renders three songs—“l Love to Whistle,” “ Serenade to the Stars,” and “ Chapel Bolls” —in addition to Gounod’s “Ave Maria.” The cast includes Herbert Marshall, Gail Patrick, Arthur Treacher, William Frawley, Marcia Mae Jones, Jackie Moran, and Franklin Pangborn. It will be shown on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week, with a special matinee on Tuesday. GENERAL NEWS The postponed sale at Maheno by the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., on behalf of Mr D. McNeill, will now be held on Monday, May 23. Full particulars will be advertised in to-morrow's issue. There have been some good bags ~f trout taken from the upper reaches of the Waitaki River this season. For Iwo days' fishing during Easter weekend Mr E. Dean, of Lake Waitaki, with a bait-casting rod, took 14 brown trout, one day’s catch being 10 hsb weighing 671 b. The following morning in a few hours, he took four fish, weighing 361 b. These fish were all in splendid condition. Other good bags were also taken earlier in the season in the Waitaki before the flooding of this river.

OAMARU COMPETITIONS FOURTH DAY OF FESTIVAL As the week of the ninth festival of the Oamaru Competitions Society draws to a close, interest in the competitions is becoming stronger, this being evident in the larger attendances of the public. With the promise of another fine programme to-night, the success of the festival will be assured. A matinee will be held to-morrow afternoon, and at night all the first prize winners will appear in the demonstration concert, which should attract a capacity house. Yesterday’s awards: — Sailor's Hornpipe, under 11 years (18 entries). Recalls: Helen Dalgety (Kakanui), Margaret Ellery (Greymouth). Nancye Morrison (Rakaia). Aline Hurndell (Oamaru) and Joyce Smart (Oamaru) v.h.c., Billie McKie (Ashburton) and Leo Fox (Timaru) c. Musical Monologue, under 15 years (five entries). —Recalls: P. Murray (Oamaru), Dorothy Drew (Timaru). Ottolene Hune (Ashburton) v.h.c., Beryl Herd (Ashburton) and Valma Wells (Dunedin) h.c. Operatic Dance, under 12 years (16 entries).—Recalls: Floris Baird (Oamaru), Nola Triggs (Timaru). Margaret Ellery (Greymouth). Sword Dance (13 entries). —Recalls; Valerie Smart (Oamaru), Lorraine Hunter (Richmond), Chrissie Scott (Ranfurly). Recitation, girls, 12 years and under 16 (six entries). —Recalls: Valma Wells (Dunedin), Helen Gibb (Oamaru). Highland Fling. 14 years and under 18 (five entries).—Recalls: Beatrice Macfie (Oamaru), Madge Robertson (Oamaru), Hazel Neil (Christchurch). Fairlie Miller (Oamaru) and Dorothy Lyne (Timaru) v.h.c. Piano Duet, 13 years and under 17 (four entries). —Recalls: June Gillies and Molly Familton (Oamaru), Nancy Dalgleish and Kevin O’Connor (Oamaru). . Sword Dance. 11 years and under 14 (14 entries).—Recalls: Louise Downing (Oamaru) Nola Triggs (Timaru), Mavis Beissel (Dunedin). Irish Song, ladies, open (six entries) .—Recalls: Miss K. I. Henderson (Oamaru), Mrs N. E. Glass (Oamaru). Tap Dance, 14 years and over (11 entries).—Recalls: Gladys Doran (Oamaru), Hazel Neil (Christchurch), Dorothy Lyne (Timaru). Song, girls 12 years and under 16 (six entries). —Recalls: Dorothy Cayford (Oamaru), Louise Downing (Oamaru), Anne Campbell (Timaru). Recitation in Character, 10 years and under 12 (five entries).—Beryl Herd (Ashburton), Ngaire Domigan (Oamaru) 1 (equal), Dorothy Drew (Timaru) 3, Deo Fox (Timaru) h.c. Sword Dance, 11 years and under 14.—Louise Downing (Oamaru) 1, Mavis Beissel (Dunedin) 2, Nola Triggs (Timaru) 3. . Contralto Solo, sacred (four entries). —Miss R. Hinkley (Oamaru) 1, Miss N. Newlands (Ngapara) 2, Mrs A. Lory (Oamaru) 3. Sailors’ Hornpipe, under 11 years Helen Dalgety (Kakanui) 1, Margaret Ellery (Greymouth) 2. Nancye Mornson (Rakaia) 3. Musical Monologue, open (three entries).—Miss Ida Ede (Ashburton) 1, Miss Loris Forbes (Oamaru) 2. Miss N. Lennon (Morven) 3.

Operatic Dance, under 12 years.— Margaret Ellery (Greymouth) 1, Floris Baird (Oamaru) 2. Nola Triggs (Timaru) 3.

Mouth Organ Solo, 12 years and over (five entries). —R. J. Batchelor (Waiareka) 1, J. T. Woods (Oamaru) 2, A. Preen (Ardgowan) 3, R. A. Moore (Oamaru) h.c. Character Dance, 14 years and under 18 (six entries).—Dorothy Lyne (Timaru) 1, Audrey Ledley (Oamaru) 2, Beatrice Macfie (Oamaru) 3. Recitation, girls, 12 years and under 16.—Valma Wells (Dunedin) 1, Helen Gibb (Oamaru) 2. Noelene Murray (Pukeuri) 3. Highland Fling, 14 years and under 18—Hazel Neil (Christchurch) 1, Beatrice Macfie (Oamaru) 2, Madge Robertson (Oamaru) 3. Piano Duet, 13 years and under 17. June Gillies and Molly Familton (Oamaru) 1, Nancy Dalgleish and Kevin O’Connor (Oamaru) 2, Robert McVie (Peebles) and James Beattie (Oamaru) 3. Musical monologue, under 15 years Dorothy Drew (Timaru) 1, Ottolene Hunt (Ashburton) 2. Special prize: P. Murray (Oamaru). Sword Dance.—Valerie Smart (Oamaru) 1, Lorraine Hunter (Richmond) 2, Chrissie Scott (Ranfurly) 3. Song, girls, 12 years and under 16. Anne Campbell (Timaru) 1, Dorothy Cayford (Oamaru) 2, Louise Downing (Oamaru) 3. Irish Song, ladies, open.—Mrs N. E. Glass (Oamaru) 1, Miss K. I. Henderson (Oamaru) 2. Miss N. Newlands (Ngapara) and Mrs E. McMillan (Mosgiel) eoual 3. Tap Dance, 14 years and over.— Gladys Doran (Oamaru) 1, Hazel Neil (Christchurch) 2, Dorothy Lyne (Timaru) 3. Tap Duo.—Dorothy Middlemass and Gladys Doran (Oamaru) 1, Beatrice Macfie and Louise Downing (Oamaru' 2, Betty McLean (Oamaru) and Don Miller (Timaru) 3. LADIES’ HOCKEY WAITAKI SUB-ASSOCIATION The draw for the first round in the Waitaki Ladies’ Hockey Sub-associa-tion’s competitions is as follows: May 28.—Duntroon v. Georgetown, at Duntroon: Windsor v. Kurow, at Windsor; Ngapara a bye. June 4.—Windsor v. Duntroon. at Windsor; Ngapara v. Georgetown, at Ngapara: Kurow a bye. June 11.—Ngapara v. Windsor, at Ngapara; Kurow v. Duntroon. at Kurow; Georgetown a bye. June 18.—Kurow v. Ngapara. at Kurow; Georgetown v. Windsor, at Georgetown: Duntroon a bye. June 25.—Georgetown v. Kurow, at, Georgetown: Duntroon v. Ngapara, at Duntroon: Windsor a bye. RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for to-morrow:— Excelsior Seniors v. Maheno, at Maheno. —Mclntosh, Easton, Moyle, Goodall, Cleland, Mulligan, Bee, Todd, McKendry (2), Collins, Davey, Jackson, Thorne, Papps. The bus will leave at 2 p.m. Old Boys Seniors.—Easton, Borne, Taylor, Martin, Danialls, Walton, McLaren, Rutherford, Ludcmann, Lowe, Easton, Hodge, Poison, Miller, Hurst. Old Boys Juniors.—Doig, Hall, Reid, Dunkley, Wilson, Falloon, Hall, Tisdall, Cagney, Ballantyne, Townsend, Gray, Cairns, Cooney, Gunn, Grant. Old Boys Third B—Falconer, McWhirter, Robson, Irvine, Middleton, Newton, Barsdell, Paton (2), Williams, Parry, Heal, Maddigan, Anderson, Watson, Livingstone, McVie. Athletic Seniors.—Farrell, Campbell (2), Mather (2), Brown (2), Sparks. Henrv, McLeod, Hunt, Didham, Hammill, ” Anderson, Kilgour; emergency, Taylor. Athletic Juniors. —Burns, Tavendale, Harrison, Adams, Park, McLean, McCone, Mather. Holland, Devon. Parker, Smith (2), Sharp. Sparks, Ross. Athletic Thirds.—Sparks. Turvey, Birlles, Davis. Farrell, Dunlop, Herron, Rowell (2), Bean, Walsh, Dougherty, Luxon, Ross, Tripp, Paterson, McKenzie, Stringer. Athletic Fourths.—Halvorson. Mather (2), Roney, Wheeler, Fulton, Connors, Collins, McGee, Buzan, Turvey, Warded, Rowlands, Dodds, Shalders. Collett. Athletic Fifths.—Kain, Perkins, McKenzie, Sprigg, Nightingale, Turvey, Campbell, Grey, McGee, Doran, Rowlands, Fitzgerald, Cooper, Hollow, Hood, Orlowski. Hunter, Biggs, Tavendale.

PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.—Mr and Mrs Newson (Wellington): Mr A. G. Hargreaves (Wanaka); Mr E. Evans, Mr J. A. Lennox, Mr A. Sim, Mr J. Mclntosh, Mr Jarvis, Mr Hardy, Mr Mcßae. Mr Morrison (Dunedin): Mr and Mrs Sherlock, Mr E. Hardy (Christchurch): Mr J. A. Fraser, Mrs M. E. Fraser (Invercargill). Now Club Hotel—Mr and Mrs A. Kitchings, Miss A. Ranee (Rai Valley); Mr Mossman, Mr Reid, Mr T. S. Brooks, Mr H. S. Provost, Mr J. E. Procter, Mr H. C. Fabling, Mr and Mrs H. S. Jantako (Christchurch): Mr P. G. Stevenson. Mr P. Orr-Loe (Dunedin). BASKETBALL The teams for to-morrow are as follows: Oamaru A v. Waimate, at Waimate. —Misses A. McKenzie, A. Blyth, R. Woodgate, L. Paterson. J. Fraser, I. Hayes, R. Stevenson. M. Mclvoy and D. Chilcott. . Oamaru B v. Waimate, at Waimate. —Misses M. Lindsay. R. Heselwood, D. Walker. E. Cockburn, I. McNaughton, A. Wilson, A. Mayde, J. Lindsay. E. Gemmell; emergencies: J. Farr, M. Robinson and N. McCombie. A bus will leave Dalgcty’s corner at, 12.30 p.m. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—May 20: 6.57 a.m. and 7.20 p.m. . , , . . , The Union Company s intercolonial freighter Karetu Ls due about Monday, May 30, to discharge cargo from Australian norts. , , . The Kaimai. with coal from Westport for Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru, and Dunedin, is due here about Tuesday. May 24. The Karu is due about Wednesday, May 25, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. , The Waipahl will load here on Thursday, May 26, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. _ The Waiana, with wheat from Geelong for Bluff, Dunedin, Oamaru, and Wellington, is due at Oamaru about May 26. . The Wainui. from Auckland on Friday. May 27. is due at this port on June 4 for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The New Zealand Shipping Company advise- that the m.v. Onawa has now been fixed to sail from Liverpool on July 2. taking cargo for Oamaru at direct rates of freight.