NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23511, 27 May 1938, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

AMBULANCE WORK ACTIVITIES OF ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT In the fifty-fourth annual report of the Oamaru branch bf the Otago Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association the committee states that three classes were held in the district —one first aid in Oamaru, of 29 members; and one in Kurow, of 6 members: and a home nursing class in Oamaru, of 21 members. In addition, a junior first aid class was held at the vVaitaki Boys’ Junior High School, where 106 boys were examined for the junior first aid certificate. Of the Oamaru first aid class, 20 sat and passed the examination (11 first aid, 3 advanced aid, and 6 medallions), and of the Kurow class. 5 sat and passed first aid. and of the home nursing class, 17 members sat and passed. The lecturers were: First aid—Oamaru, Dr Butler; Kurow, Dr Aitken. Home nursing—Dr Stubbs. Cadet Superintendent G. J. Sceafs conducted the junior boys’ class. The first aid classes were examined by Dr Orbell; home nursing by Dr L. Douglas: and Dr Fitzgerald, assisted by Dr Butler, carried out the examination of the junior first aidors. The committee sincerely thanked the doctors for their interest and encouragement in the work of the St, John Ambulance. A very enjoyable social was held to wind up the classes, and opportunity was taken to present the certificates to the successful candidates. The Oamaru Ambularice Division was to be congratulated on the efficient services rendered to the community. The brigade’s report showed that the motor ambulance attended to 121 removals (20 of which were accident cases), and attended nine public , Gatherings, the total mileage being 2391. All town football matches were attended,' some 50 cases receiving attention. Members also voluntarily carried out instruction work to members of the Fire Brigade and the Boy Scouts. The members of the division were now equipped with uniforms. An appeal, which met with generous response, was made to the general public, to replace the motor ambulance with a more up-to-date vehicle. Good services were also being given by the nursing division, members in many ways showing keenness for the work. Members attended the hockey matches, primary school sports, and demonstrations to women’s institutes. Then services were also available to the committee for social activities in connection with various meetings. In conclusion the committee thanked all who had assisted in any way, and stated that the many kindnesses received made the work of the association a pleasure to undertake. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Only on one other occasion has the Majestic Theatre run a picture programme for one week, and that was with “Rose Marie.” This week the attendances have been so large for the Deanna Durbin attraction that it was deemed advisable to extend it to include Friday night. The number of patrons so far who have seen “Mad About Music” are in excess of those who saw “ Wings of the Morning,” “Rose Marie,” or “Maytime,” a fact that speaks in glowing terms for the quality of this entertainment. There is also a matinee this afternoon to accommodate country patrons. Beside Deanna Durbin, there is also assembled in the cast Herbert Marshall, Gail Patrick, and Arthur Treacher, with the Viennese Boys’ Choir, also a huge cast of well-known artists. Plans are at the Bristola. TO-MORROW’S ATTRACTION

SCOUT NOTES

By “ Scouter.”

“ The Emperor’s Candlesticks,” produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from the novel by the Baroness Orczy, will be shown at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday afternoon and night, with William Powell and Luise Rainer in the starring roles. It is a daring film, not only because of its intriguing narrative, but more because it gives these celebrated stars a new opportunity to prove their versatility. In the new picture, Powell, famous for his creation of “The Thin Man,” is seen as a debonair secret agent in Europe. Miss Rainer, erstwhile Chinese slave-wife in “The Good Earth,” now becomes an exotic spy. The contrast is startling, and the two stars achieve their divergent roles to perfection. In a setting of glamorous beauty in Vienna, Warsaw, Paris. London, and Russia, the action of tne story follows the adventures of these two across a continent. Always there is suspense, danger, and intrigue, and, presently, there is romance. It is a novel vehicle for Powell and Miss Rainer, and their talents rise to new heights. A supporting cast of exceptional strength includes Robert Young, Maureen O’Sullivan, Frank Morgan. Henry Stephenson, and Douglas Dumbrille. Plans arc at the Bristola. OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME Those dizzy Ritz Brothers go collegiate in their first starring musical comedy riot of hilarity, “ Life Begins in College,” Twentieth Century-Fox hit featuring Joan Davis, Tony Martin, and Gloria Stuart, and an outstanding cast, which opens to-night at the Opera House. Merrier than they were in “ You Can’t Have Everything,” “ Sing, Baby, Sing,” and “On the Avenue,” the hilarious Ritzes pass themselves dizzy in frenzies better by far than anything they have ever done before, in a picture teeming with ■songs, love, laughter, and beauties. “THE CRIME OF DR HALLETT ’’ The story of how a scientist’s needle dropped love and death in the lives of five people is contained in “ The Crime of Dr Hallett,” the associate picture to-night at the Opera House. This mystery drama features Ralph Bellamy Josephine Hutchison, John King, and Barbara Read. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—May 27: 0.20 a.m. and 0.24 p.m. Arrival.—Kaimai. s.s. <1435 tons, Brown), at 6.30 a.m. yesterday, from Timaru. Departure.—Kaimai. at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. for Dunedin. NOTES The Union Company's intercolonial freighter Karelu is due on Friday, June 3, to discharge cargo from Australian ports. The Kara is duo about Wednesday, June 1. to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipahi will load here to-day 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 this morning. The Wainui, from Auckland to-day, is due at this port on June 4 for Wellington and Auckland, 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 cargo for Oamaru at direct rates of freight.

'An American Opinion of Scouting.— Harry A. Moore, twice Governor of New Jersey, when addressing a father-and-son banquet recently, said, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” In support of this, he said. " Let me point out to you that of the hundreds of prisoners, in our State prisons, not one has ever been a member of the Boy Scouts. One of the doctors of Sing Sing (the largest penal institution in the New York State) has informed me from unbiased opinion, that in his 20 years of service he had not known one of the thousands of criminals in that institution who had ever been a member of the Scouts.”

Dominion Commissioner of Training J. R. H. Cooksey, more familiarly' known in Scouting circles as “Littlejohn,” has been appointed as travelling commissioner of the Dominion. He is due to visit the South Island districts during the month of June. Actually he travels south on June 3, and will'visit most troops of this district on his return journey about June 10 to 17. SYDNEY JAMBOREE A second circular concerning the Australian Jamboree is to hand, together with application forms. A copy of' the circular will be forwarded to each group Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster within a day or two. The application forms will be retained by the commissioner in • the meantime, and will subsequently be sent in numbers definitely required by Scouts or Scouters who intend to apply for inclusion in the New Zealand contingent. The following payments must be made to Dominion Headquarters not later than the dates mentioned:—June 30, with application 10s, if unattached 10s; July 30, £2 10s and £2 10s; September 15, £5 and £5; November 15, £5 and £6; totals, £lB and £l9. In addition to this a special standard uniform is required for each member of the contingent. For Scouts, this will cost 17s 9d. and for Scouters £1 2s 3d. Arrangements have been made for good 1 accommodation in first class cabins on the Awatea, which sails from Auckland on December 20. The all-in charge of £lB includes second class rail fare and steerage boat fares from Oamaru, but these tickets will not be available for use on the limited express between Wellington and Auckland, but only for the 3 p.m. express. Special accommodation may be had by lady Scouters at the cost of £25 per head all-in charge. They will be accommodated at the Pymlile Ladies’ College, about five miles distant from the Jamboree Camp. ROVER SCOUTS District Rover Leader A. A. Barsdell will be calling up the Rover Crew within a short time. To this all Scoutmasters and Cubmasters are invited, but it must be borne in mind that at Rover meetings the holding of a warrant does not give any special precedence over those without warrants. SEA SCOUTS The Sea Scouts are now a healthy unit and a welcome development to Scouting. The crew had now taken over the old headquarters of the previous Veronica Sea Scouts. Some tidying up and renovating is necessary, but, already, considerable improvements are noticeable. It was hoped that within a short time boat practice in the harbour by these boys will be a common sight. CUBS During the temporary absence of Miss Nancy Wilson, in England, Mr L. G. Callis, P.O. Box 148, Palmerston North, will act as Dominion Commissioner of Cubs. He invites correspondence from any Cubmaster if help is desired on any matter connected with Cubbing, Just drop a line if you wish advice. GOLF The following is the draw for the Bogey Match to be played on the Awamoa links to-morrow:— First Tee.—Robins, Widdowson, D. Patterson: Wise, Forrest, Whittaker; J. Orbell, Main. Anderson: Marlow, Hallitan, Murison; Williams, Monteith, immermann: McDonald, Grater. McKelvey; Dr Fitzgerald, Palmer. McQuade; Bissett, Gibsone, Dr Dickie; Brundell, Crisp, Tait; I. Findlay, Hurst, Rudduck: D. Findlay, Rickman, Restieaux; Judkins, McLeod, Simpson; Wylie, Richardson, Wright. Tenth Tee.—Mathieson, Hargreaves, G. Cuthbertson; Christie, Crimp, Fastier: McDowell, Ewart. McEwan; S. Cuthbertson, Domigan, McKenzie; Holmes, R. Hedges, Kinder; Mulligan, Scott, Donaldson: Mcßeath Smith, M. J. Wilson; Miller, Nichols, Humphries; Mcllroy, Burton, A. Hurst; Watson, Cook, Maude; Farrell. T. Hedges, Armstrong: Ireland, J. M. Wilson, McCulloch: Mawhinney, McClintock, Woodward: Roxby, Spear. Patterson. Orbell DOG SHOW All lovers of dogs will find much to interest them in the North Otago Kennel Club’s annual show at the Drill Hall to-day and to-morrow, as entries of canine aristocrats have come forward freely from all parts of the South Island, some coming from as far north as Wellington. Mr L. Taylor (Christchurch) will judge all breeds to-day. and the judging of all stakes classes will take place to-night. RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW Excelsior Juniors. —Ross, Gleeson, Cayford. Wheeler, Torstorson, Croft, Woolstein, Whyte, Bee, Faris, Carlson, Carson, Heselwood, Todd. Aitcheson, Bruce, Robinson. Excelsior Third Grade.—Mitchell, Pilling, Sinclair, Cayford, Bain, Arscott, De Joux, Goodall, Hopley, Campbell, Cox, Russell, Hosking, Burns, Beatty; emergencies—Stringer', Dobson, Rosie, Hamilton, Barnett, Rowlands. Old Boys Seniors.—Easton, Rutherford, Taylor, Reid, Daniell, Walton, McLaren, Easton, Miller, Hurst. Hodge, Paton, Low, Ludemann, Wood; emergencies—Poison, Tisdall, Martin. Old Boys Third Grade A.—Falconer, Martin, Irvine, Patterson, Smillie, Foster, Benson, Garvin, Wilson, Hutcheson, Craddock, Ross, J. Paton, Anderson. Jones. Hodge, Barsdell. Ngapara v. Tokarahi, at Tokarahi.— N. Johnston, J. McFarlane, J. RawclifT, J. Johnston', P. Watson, G. Hampton, A. Howard, R. Hampton, G. Forbes, S. Howard, B. Milmine. N. McNally, D. Hampton, C. Tunniclifle, D. Watson; emergencies—RawclifT (2), L. Tough, A. Eckhold, L. Holmes. Maheno Seniors. —McPhail, Ewing, Byers, Gray, Bruce, McGregor, Gillies, Aldous, Souness, Slack, Watts, Rapson, Rutherford, Howell, Johnston, Muldrew, Sim.

Maheno Juniors—Smith, McLean, Rapson (2), McDonald, Williamson, Wharton, Davis, Byers, Cook, Cooney, Ryan, Kelcher, Oats, Barnett, Cleverly, Johnston (2), Coupcr. The bus will leave Maheno at 12.20 p.m.