THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23517, 3 June 1938, Page 6

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

BOROUGH FINANCE ESTIMATES FOR d)MING YEAR INCREASE IN RATES The estimates of the Oamaru Borough Council were approved at a committee meeting of the council on Wednesday night, and will be submitted to the next council meeting for confirmation. The rate necessary to meet the estimated expenditure is 4s 3d, an increase on last year’s rate of 4s, by 3d in the £l. the valuation of the borough being set down at £125,000. Of this increase of 3d. 2d is beyond the control of the council, the hospital levy rate being increased by Id, and the special rate by Id to meet interest on the foreshore protection loan. Therefore, in spite •of the greatly-increased costs, the council has asked the ratepayers to contribute onlv an additional Id in the £ to meet the cost of administration and maintenance of the borough. The estimates adopted on the various items were as follows, the figures for the actual expenditure last year being shown in parentheses:—lnterest and principal on loans, £17,900 (£17,731); Fire Board, £560 (£600); Waitaki Hospital Board, £2587 (£2208); gas works, £11,286 (£11,016); administration, valuation, and traffic department, £IBOO (£1773); honorarium and sundries, £435 (£315); superannuation, £460 (£460); Town Hall, £740 (£750); baths, £IOO (£159): sanitation. £I2OO (£1537); street lighting. £llsO (£1143); abattoirs. £1250 (£1277); water works, £4952 (£4991); gardens, £I7OO (£1673); reserves, including conveniences King George’s Park £BO7 (£922); town maintenance, £6921 (£6850); unemployment relief, £250 (£315); interest on overdraft, £225 (£203); unauthorised, £75 (£95); grants, £l9O (£209); Coronation expenses, nil (£107); scheme No. 13, £2OO (£63s);—totals. £54,788 (£54,969). EDUCATIONAL TOUR WAITAKI BOYS FOR CANADA The rector of the Waitaki Boys’ High School (Mr Frank Milner) has received from the Canadian National Council of Education, through its executive secretary (Major F. Ney, M.C.), an invitation to send a party of 20 boys, with a master, to Canada as the guests of the council. The object of the projected trip is participation in the Empire Youth Movement, initiated in the Coronation year by the Canadian Council. Last, year Canada sent 200 representative secondary school pupils to the Westminster Abbey service and Albert Hall rally, and afterwards they were guests of British schools. This year 150 British and Canadian secondary school pupils will tour Canada, and a great camp, under expert guidance, will be held in August at Banff, in the Rockies. The Waitaki party will sail by the Aorangi from Auckland on July 12, and return from Vancouver by the Niagara, sailing on August 31. The trip has the approval of the Minister of Education (Mr P. Fraser). The boys will have a full programme of sport, social fraternisation, and camping life in Canada. It is hoped by the organiser (Major Ney) that this will inaugurate annual connections of Empire youth on a reciprocal basis in the various dominions and Britain in turn. The movement has the support of influential committees in Canada and Britain, and is backed by men of Imperial standing such as Sir Edward Beatty (president of the Canadian Pacific Railway), Mr Vincent Massey, Mr R. B. Bennett, Mr L. S. Amery, and Sir Josiah Stamp. The president is Lord Tweedsmuir (Governor-General of Canada). The Waitaki party was invited to spend a Sabbatical term in addition in England as the guests of British schools, but It has been found impossible to accept the additional offer this year. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU VOLUNTEERS’ CLUB The following are the scores at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Volunteers’ Miniature Rifle Club:—R. Hedges 80—4—80, J. Carlson 78—1—79. R. Jackman 78—1 —79, L. Roberts 75—11—80, ,E. Necklen 76—4—80, A. Hall 73—6 79. R. Dickson 72—3—75, S. Robbie 72 -3—75, A. Bremner 72, W. Walsh 70— 10 —80, D. McCurrie 70, D. B. Maddigan 70, W. B. Spence 70, J. Stevenson 69, W. Winslade 69. OAMARU LADIES’ CLUB The scores at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Ladies’ Club were as follows:—Mrs Dennison 76 —6—Bo, Mrs Thyne 75—5—80, Miss Peterson 75—6 —BO, Mrs Brant 73—8—80, Miss F. French 74—11—80, Miss D. Gordon 71— 13—80, Mrs Tempero 72—7—79, Miss D. French 70—8—78, Miss McDonald 64—14—78, Miss Minty 71—6—77, Miss Roney 70—7—77. Miss Davey 62—15 77, Miss H. Rustbatch 71—4—75, Miss N. Gordon 64—10 —74, Mrs Waby 64 —10—74, Mrs Nimmo 66 —5 —71, Miss Forbes 56—15—71. Miss Colenso 54—14 —6B. Mrs Dennison won the rifle button, and Mrs Brant the handicap button. OAMARU RAILWAY LADIES’ CLUB The scores registered at the weekly shoot are as follows: —Mrs O’Donnell 76 —4 —go Mrs McFadgen 76 —6 —Bo, Mrs Hore 75—6—80, Mrs Black 75, Mrs Anderson 75—7—80, Mrs Kennedy 73, Mrs Brightwell 74—7—80. Mrs Cayford 73 —B—Bo.8 —80. Mrs Machon 72—6—78, Miss Cook 72—12—80, Mrs Robertson 70—7 —77, Mrs Mackie 70—5—75, Mrs Bartley 70—6—78, Miss Hall 69 —6—75, Miss M. Wilson 67—8—75, Miss Keith 66 Mrs Boyd 63—13—70, Mrs Maxwell 61—10—71, Mrs Campbell 50 —15—65, Miss Cummings 46—15—61. Miss O’Donnell won the rifle button, and Mrs Hore the handicap button. The following are the scores in the match Oamaru Railway Ladies’ v. Weston Men’s Club:—Oamaru Ladies: Miss O’Donnell 76. Mrs McFadgen 76. Mrs Hore 75. Mr s Black 75, Mrs Anderson 75. Mrs Brightwell 74. Mrs Cayford 73, Mrs Kennedy 73;—total, 597. Weston; A. McNaughton 79, L. Clark 77, B Campbell 77. E. Laney 77. G. Campbell 76, L. Campbell 75, B. Brightwell 75, B. Halkett 74; —total. 610. Weston won the match by 13 points. TOKARAHI DOG TRIALS The long pull, hold and move in ring, and yard events at the Tokarahi collie dog trials was won by lan Anderson’s Toby Again, with D. Mcßae’s Glen second and C. Crutchley’s June third.

NEWS OF THE DAY

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RUGBY FOOTBALL

DRAW FOR SEVEN-A-SIDE The draw for the North Otago Rugby Union’s Seven-a-side Tournament to be held at the Show Grounds on Monday, is as follows: — Seniors.—First round: Taieri B v. Palmerston, Kurow v. Athletic A, Excelsior A v. Otekaike B, Maheno v. Taieri A, Watea v. Excelsior B, Old Boys B v. Otekaike A. Second round: Old Boys A v. winner of Taieri B and Palmerston, Athletic B v. winner of Maheno and Taieri A. Juniors. —First round: Palmerston v. Waitaki A, Excelsior A v. Athletic A, Maheno v. Athletic B, Old Boys v. Pirates (Dunedin). Second round: Old Boys B v. winner of Palmerston and Waitaki A, Taieri v. winner of Excelsior A and Athletic A. Third Grade. —First round: Old Boys A v. Glencoe B, Athletic B v. Pirates (Dunedin) A, Athletic A v. Waitaki, Glencoe A v. St. Kevin’s. Second round: Old Boys D v. winner of Old Boys A and Glencoe B, Old Boys C v. winner of Athletic B and Pirates (Dunedin) A, Old Boys B v. Pirates (Dunedin) B. Fourth Grade.—First round: Excelsior A v. Waitaki B, Athletic A y. St. Kevin’s, Excelsior C v. Waitaki A, Taieri B v. Excelsior B, Athletic B v. Palmerston D.H.S. Second round: Pirates (Dunedin) v. winner of Excelsior A and Waitaki B, Waitaki C v. winner of Athletic A and St. Kevin’s, Taieri B v. winner of Athletic B and Palmerston D.H.S. Fifth Grade—First round: St. Kevin’s v. Athletic A. Second round: Athletic B v. winner of St. Kevin’s and Athletic A, Pirates (Haka) v. Waitaki B. , . Sixth Grade.—First round: Athletic v. Waitaki A, Waitaki C v. Palmerston D.H.S. A. Second round: Waitaki B v. Palmerston D.H.S. B. Junior High School—First round: Waitaki A v. Waitaki D, Waitaki C v. Waitaki G. Waitaki E v. Waitaki H, Waitaki B v. Waitaki F. Town Primary—First round; North A v. St. Thomas’s, South v. North B. Country Primary.—First round: Totara v. Kurow, St. Patrick’s v. Papakaio, Weston v. Ardgowan, Duntroon v. Teaneraki, Awamoko v. Pukeuri. Second round: Maheno v. winner of Totara and Kurow, Ngapara v. winner of St. Patrick’s and Papakaio, Kakanui v. winner of Awamoko and Pukeuri. , „ .. _ Bantams.—First round: North B y. Palmerston. Pukeuri v. St. Thomas’s, South v. Teaneraki. Maheno v. North A. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY Old Boys Seniors—Easton, Borrie, Reid, Taylor, Daniell, Walton, Easton, McLaren, Miller, Hurst, Hodge, Paton, Low, Ludemann, Wood; emergencies— Rutherford, Martin, Poison. Old Boys Juniors.—Doig, A. Hall, J. Hall, Dunkley, Wilson, Balloon, J. Hall, White, Tisdall, Cagney, Ballantyne, Townsend, Gray, Cairns, Cooney, Gunn, Grant. . Old Boys Third Grade A—McVie, Martin. McWhirter, Poison, Newton, Maddigan, Barsdell, Christopher, Williams, Perry, Heal, Watson, Irvine. Paton, Hodge. Old Boys Third Grade B—Falconer, Foster, Smillie, J. Paton, Miller. Ross, Benson, Wilson. French, Hutcheson, Anderson, Craddock. Garvan, Pheloung, Mitchell. Ngapara v. Georgetown, at Ngapara. —A. Johnston, A. Macfarlane, A. Rawcliffe, J. Johnston, P. Watson, G. Hampton, A. Howard, R. Hampton, G. Forbes, F. Howard, B. Milmine, L. McNally, B. Hampton, G. Tunnicliffe, W. Rawcliffe: emergencies—L. Tough, A. Eckhold. T. Holmes, B. Watson. HOCKEY DRAW FOR SATURDAY Men.—Seniors: Oamaru v, Waimate, at 3 p.m. (Messrs Bennington and T. W. Jacobs); Pirates v. Rovers, at 1.30 p.m. (Messrs Arnott and T. W. Jacobs). Juniors: Rovers A v. Oamaru A; St. Kevin’s v. St. Patrick’s. Ladies.—Windsor v. . Duntroon, at Windsor (Mr E. Coker); Ngapara v. Georgetown, at Ngapara (Mr H. McDonald): Kurow. a bye; Pirata v. Athletic (Mr E. Coker, jun.); Maheno v. Waimate. at Waimate (Mr Brady). TEAMS FOR SATURDAY Rovers Seniors. —Frew, Brain, T. Thorpe. Smith, Hedges, Devon, Churchill, G. Thorpe. Kennedy, Robinson. McCabe. Rovers Juniors—McVie, Watson, R. Ingles, Bottle, Young, Loper, Dexter. Tavendale. Whittaker. Cuthbertson, Thomas. Garvan. GOLF DRAW FOR ROXBY CUP On Saturday a medal match for the Roxby Cup will be played on the Awamoa links. The draw is as follows: First Tee. —M. J. Wilson, S. Cuthbertson, McEwan; Scott, Holmes, McKenzie; G. Cuthbertson, Nichols. Mcßeath; Catto, Matheson, Domigan; Crimp, Ewart. Hargreaves; Christie, Hedges, Fastier; Kinder, Mcllroy, Ryan; L. Wright, Turvey, Tonkin; J M. Wilson, Armstrong, McDowell; Fraser, Smith, Watson; Miller, Wright, Roxby; Woodward. Donaldson, Ireland: Dr Orbell, McClintock, Burton: Humphries, Mawhinney, McCulloch; Marlowe, Cook; Farrell, Mulligan. Tenth Tee. —Maude, Dr Fitzgerald, H. P. Familton; Robins, Grater, Brundell; Haliigan, Monteith, Main; Thomson, Murison, Nicholson; Hurst, R. Orbell, D. Patterson; Spears, B. Patterson, Rickman; Anderson, Bissett, Bulleid; Cubitt, Crisp, D. Findlay; Dr Dickie, Dr Bevan Brown. R. F. Wright: I. Findlay, McKelvey, McLeod; McQuade, Gibsone, Hurst; Forrest. Judkins, J. Orbell; K. Paterson. Palmer, Rudduck; Restieaux, Simpson. Tait: Williams, Whittaker, Wylie; Preston, Barclay. Lynch. Partners will bo arranged at the club-house for any player not drawn. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 3: 6.50 a.m., 7.18 p.m. The Union Company's intercolonial freighter Karetu is due on Monday, June 6. to discharge cargo from Australian ports. The Karu is due to-day to load for Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipahi will load here on Wednesday, June 8, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. . .... The Waiana will leave Auckland on Friday for southern ports, including Oamaru. She is due here on SaturU New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the m.v. Opawa has been fixed to sail from Liverpool on July 2. taking cargo for Oamaru at direct rates of freight.

SOCIAL SECURITY THE GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS Not since the general elections has there been such a large and enthusiastic political meeting in Oamaru as as on Wednesday night, when the Opera House was packed with electors to hear the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P., give an address on the Government’s social security proposals. The Mayor (Mr K. Familton) occupied the chair, and, in introducing the speaker, said that Mr Nordmeyer had represented the Oamaru electorate well for the past two years and a-half, and he had been a tower of strength to the local bodies of Oamaru. He gave Mr Nordmeyer great praise for his services in connection with the exchange of land, whereby the borough acquired the site for the Plunket and Rest rooms, and congratulated him on being chosen as chairman of the Parliamentary Committee dealing with the National Health and Superannuation scheme. Mr Nordmeyer prefaced his address by stating that he would deal with the social security proposals, which would be placed before Parliament next session, and if Parliament approved of the proposals then they would be placed on the Statute Book to operate from the beginning of the next financial year. The Government had sifted the best from the schemes operating in other countries, and had decided on the best scheme for the Dominion. It was endeavouring to meet the needs of all those who, through sickness and old age, were in need of some assistance. t The scheme was entirely comprehensive, and, they claimed, was adquate to meet the present needs of the people. THE HEALTH SCHEME Mr Nordmeyer quoted the health scheme in Great Britain, which, he said, no one would suggest was a perfect scheme, but Sir Henry Brackenbury had stated that on the whole the results were beneficial to doctors and patients, and any proposal to do away with that scheme would meet with strong opposition. The measure of success had been sufficient to justify the aim of extending the benefits. In view of the fact that general practitioners were capable of dealing with 80 per cent, of the ailments of the community, the Government had announced that the general practitioners’ services would be free to all members of the community, and that there would he no salary bar. The Government said that medical attention should be as universal as education. and that every person should receive the best the practitioner could give irrespective of his income or status in life. The Government proposed to set aside £1,200,000 to pay the doctors, who would attend to the needs of the individual. The individual would be free to choose his own medical man, and the practitioner would have the right not to have any particular patient on his list. There was no suggestion that thjs scheme would mean a diminution in the average doctor’s income. Free hospital or sanatorium treatment would be available to all, and the Government proposed to pay 6s a day for each patient. The average fees collected by the hospital boards amounted to 2s Bd, so that the payment of 6s by the Government would mean a substantial saving to the boards, and the burden on local bodies would be relieved. In the aggregate the saving to hospital boards would be £550,000 a year, and to local bodies £275,000, and the rates for hospital levies should go down approximately one-third. It was also proposed to pay the same rate of 6s to private hospitals, so that a patient in a private hospital would have £2 2s a week towards the payment of his fees. Relatives were expected to pay, if they were able, towards the cost of upkeep of inmates in mental hospitals, but the Government felt that this should not be the responsibility of the individual, and treatment in mental institutions would be free. It was also proposed to provide for free medicines and appliances for the individual, and to pay doctors £5 and maternity homes £lO. so that in maternity cases the individual would be relieved of the responsibility of these amounts. Grants would be made to Plunket Societies to enable them to carry on their work, and when the men and organisation were available, specialist and consultant, anaesthetic, and transport services would be free. There was also the need for the extension of the dental services, and optical services as benefits under the scheme. Where practicable, free home nursing would be provided for, and subsidiary to the nursing services, another service would be instituted under which girls would receive sufficient training to enable them to go into the average home to give a patient attention under the direction of a district nurse or medical practitioner. The Government would also conduct an intensive health campaign, stressing the importance of diet, right living and thinking, believing that prevention was better than cure, and that It was possible to improve the health of the community, so that the individual would not need medical attention.

It was proposed to increase the invalidity pension from 20s to 30s a week, with a maximum of £4. The invalidity pension had already been of inestimable benefit to the community, and the extension would be welcomed by all right-thinking people. There were 11,700 people receiving this pension at a cost of £1,050,000. Many men on sustenance were not fit for hard work, and would be better receiving disability benefit, and following on the lines of the Returned Soldiers’ Rehabilitation League, those in receipt of disability benefit would be required to attend classes and train to earn a livelihood. For unemployment, £1,500,000 had been set aside, and the rate would be the same, except that the rate for a child, now 4s. would be raised to ss. It was proposed to increase the widows' pensions to 25s and 10s for each child, and to continue the allowance for the children until they reach 16 years of age, and, provided the child was still at school, and it was fitting that the child should be at school, to continue the allowance to 18 years. A widow had lost the pension when the youngest child had reached 15 years, and had found it very hard to earn a livelihood, and the Government proposed to continue the pension at 20s. Further, all widows who reached the age of 50 years, provided they had been married 15 years, would receive a pension of 20s, and after 50 years they, would receive the same pension provided they had been married five years. There were 9000 in this class who would benefit at a cost of £450,000. Orphans would receive a pension of 15s, paid to the nearest relative or to the person willing to look after the child. Under this provision 1200 orphans would benefit at a cost of £50.000. A family allowance of 4s per child per week would be paid for the third and subsequent children, to men whose wages did not exceed £5 per week. Under this provision 67,000 children and 33.000 parents would benefit, and at the outset the cost would be £700,000. Miners’ pensions would be increased from 25s to 30s. which would cost £105,000, and it was proposed to increase the war veterans’ allowance from £1 to 255. with 15s for his wife, which would cost £190.000. There would be no alteration in war pensions. 25.000 ex-soldiers receiving £1,600,000. It was proposed to pay to men and women at the age of 60 years 30s a week, and in addition they would be nermitted an income of 20s and accrued capital of £SOO. If a person had capital of £SOO in cash or negotiable

bonds, there would be no deduction In his or her pension, nor would there be any on account of his or her home, or of any interest he or she might have in a mortgage on land, so long as the income did not exceed £52 a year. For every £lO in excess of £SOO the pension would be reduced by £l. The total cost of the Government’s superannuation scheme in the first year would be £6,200,000, but taking into account the cost of present old-age pensions, only £2,300,000 would be required. The total cost of the health and superannuation scheme was £16,850,000, and the amount contributed by way of a tax of Is in the £ on wages would pay almost half. The gap would have to be bridged by other taxation. Mr Nordmeyer’s remarks were punctuated by applause, and though he invited questions, none was asked, and he was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence on the motion of Messrs G. A. Wilkes and J. H. Rapson. AMBULANCE WORK ANNUAL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION There was a large attendance of members and friends at the annual meeting of the Oamaru branch of the St. John Ambulance Association, held in the Ambulance Hall on Wednesday night. Archdeacon Russell presided, and a resolution of sympathy with the relatives of Miss Charlotte Sumpter, who had done great service .as lady superintendent of the nursing division, was passed in the customary manner. The annual report and balance sheet was submitted by Mr T. Guthrie, and duly adopted on the motion of the chairman, who emphasised the devoted voluntary work carried out by the men of the Ambulance Brigade and the ladies of the Nursing Division in both town and country, and hoped that greater financial support would be forthcoming to complete the purchase of the new motor ambulance and to provide for the services of a district nurse, which was much needed. Archdeacon Russell also gave a short account of the annual meeting of the Commandery in Wellington. A hearty welcome was given to the Deputy Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirkness), who apologised for the absence of the Mayor, and said he was pleased that this first official act as Deputy Mayor should be at such a splendid organisation as the St. John Ambulance Association, which was doing great work for the community. He considered that first aid work was more necessary than the matriculations examinations, and should be taught in the schools. Accidents were becoming more numerous, and everyone should know how to render efficient help in time of need. The citizens of Oamaru warmly congratulated the association on the work it was doing. A welcome was also given to Mr Ashman ( acting secretary of the Otago Centre), who apologised for the absence of Mr J. Ash and Dr Falconer, and congratulated the Oamaru Association and Brigade and Nursing Division on the excellent work it was doing. He spoke of the need of extended work in respect to district nurses and blood transfusion organisations, as well as first aid classes in country districts. An inspiring address was given by the Rev. J. M. Mackenzie, who spoke of the two sides of the activities — the brigade work and the training work Everyone must recognise that all real humanitarianism service came from the Christian religion of which Christ was the Fountain Head. The speaker had lived for 11 years in. a country which had not yet had a Christian tradition. The Chinese were a fine people, with many excellent qualities, but a man would be left to die by the roadside if he did not belong to their village or clan. Sometimes he might be moved to some dilapidated outhouse and left uncared for. Disinterested service sprang front Christ and His parable of the Good Samaritan. Lepers in China were given their share of the clan finances, and then cast out to fend for themselves. The mentally-afflicted were bound with chains, or, if dangerous, drowned in the village pond. In war time there had been practically no help for the wounded until Christian missionaries instituted it. The Generalissimo, Chiang Kai-shek, had been won to Christianity through the devoted, unselfish service amongst his troops ot two misionary doctors. It was the help given by Christian people that was enabling a great work to be carried on at the present terrible time of war in the refugee camps and amongst the homeless and suffering people, although they were hampered by a shortage of medical supplies and efficient workers. There was an urgent need of a super-St. John Association to care not only for physical needs, but for the wounds of the body-politic, for the spirit of brotherhood, decency, and sanity in the world, and the removal of foolishness and pride. Ibis was not only the job of the Church, but of every decent man and woman in the world.

Mr W. Widdowson congratulated the association on behalf of Toe H. He spoke of the wonderful organisation of the St. John Ambulance people in Sydney at the two huge parades of exservicemen recently, both at the impressive dawn service and at the march past of 50,000 troops. At every chain along the route were little groups of ambulance people, quietly removing women and others who dropped after their long night’s vigil, and the tension of the occasion; there was absolutely no fuss or confusion. The members of the Oamaru branch of the Toe H had offered blood for transfusion purposes, but they were not often called on. They were willing to organise a voluntary service of that kind whenever required. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The election of officers resulted in Archdeason Russell being re-elected president; Mrs J. M. Forrester, Dr R. S. J. Fitzgerald, and Mr W. J. Davies, vice-presidents; Mr T. J. Guthrie, secretary and treasurer; Mesdames McCallum. Ebbett, Skirving. Misses J. B. Wilson and M. Marwick, and Messrs H. C. Jeffery and H. Barclay, committee.

The presentation of medallions to Mrs Zillah McStay, Miss Edna Ward, Messrs Andrew Aitkenhead and James Smyth was made by the Deputy Mayor, and the warrant as cadet superintendent was presented to Mr G. J. Sceats by the divisional superintendent (Dr E. E. Butler).

An excellent musical programme, arranged by Mrs McCallum, added to the evening’s enjoyment, and comprised a pianoforte solo by Miss M. Ireland; recitation by Miss P. Hook: songs by Miss M. Tweed and R. Millar, Messrs P. Murray, and McMillan; violin solo by Mr G. J. Sceats, and a Scotch reading by Mrs J. Tait. Mr Guthrie announced that a first aid class would be commenced on June 14, with Dr Orbell as lecturer, and he hoped that a nursing class would also be established. PERSONAL New Club Hotel.—Mr R. D. Wallis, Mr R. Shepherd (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs T. A. Hudson (Auckland), Mr C. T. Habberfleld (Timaru), Mr A. H. Dewberry, Mr H. H. Brook (Wellington). Queen’s Hotel—Mr Robert Milne, Mr E. Evans, Mr S. E. Field, Mr J. H. Allen, Mr V. Godward, Mr T. Barkla (Dunedin), Mr J. M. McDonald (Alexandra), Mr G. P. Geen, Mr R. J. Richardson, Mr King, Mr Haydon, Mr Jarvis (Christchurch), Mr L. McLeod (Waikouaiti), Mr A. H. Strange, Mr W. Walker (Auckland), Mr F. J. Robinson, Mr and Mrs G. Burns (Timaru), Mr E. N. Thurgqod (Wellington). Many friends in Oamaru of Mrs M. M. Kilroy, sen., will regret to learn of her death at Wellington in her eighty-first year. Mrs Kilroy was the mother of the Rev. Brian Kilroy, who for seven years was minister of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Oamaru, and left here some three years ago, when her son accepted a call to St. Andrew’s Church, Wellington. Mrs Kilroy was well known in Oamaru, especially by members of SL Paul’s.

NEW SCHOOL OPENED FUNCTION AT ENFIELD CEREMONY PERFORMED BY THE REV. NORDMEYER A further Stage in the history of education in North Otago was reached yesterday with the opening of the new and modern Teaneraki School at Enfield. The interest taken by residents of the district in the education of their children was amply demonstrated by the large gathering attending the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P. Mr W. R. Rowlands (chairman of the School Committee) presided, and associated with him were the Mayor (Mr K. Familton), Messrs J. Rodman (chairman of the Waitaki County Council) and A. B. Welsh (architect). The Otago Education Board was represented by Mr James Wallace (chairman), G. Carington (secretary), D. C. Cameron. W. M. Cooper, and N. H. Colquhoun). The chairman extended a welcome to all present, and said that it was a red-letter day for the Teaneraki district. Sixty-two years had passed since the old school was opened in 1876, and in that time hundreds of pupils had passed through the school, in arranging for the erection of the school they had had several rebuffs, especially in regard to the site. He thanked the Otago Education Board for the good work it had done in building the school on the site it occupied, even though it was at a greater A few yearn ago, he considered, the school had the worst playing grounds of any school in the country, but after the demolition of the old’ school it would have a large playing space. .. On behalf of the Otago Education Boat’d. Mr Wallace stated that residents of the district were to be congratulated on getting such a fine new school. He thanked members of the School Committee for the work they had done in connection with its erection. There were still many schools with bad grounds, but the board was doing its best to attend to the matter. The board’s powers were only administrative, but it strived to administer the Act in the most liberal way possible. He expressed his thanks to the Government for the grant which had enabled them to build the school. He thought it only just to give credit where credit was due, and took the opportunity of publicly thanking the Minister of Education (Mr P. Fraser) for the manner in which he had treated the board. ' Mr Nordmeyer congratulated the boys and girls who would have the opportunity of being educated in the new school. They were lucky, in that they had a school which was well lighted and equipped and in that they would shortly have an excellent playground. He mentioned the excellent work of the School Committee, making special reference to Mr Rowlands (chairman). The Government was most anxious at the present time that there should be a new freedom in education, and was slowly doing away with examinations. Many thought this was a mistake, but examinations cramped the work of teachers and did not give them time to develop the cultural side of education. Another Important step being made was the supplying of milk in schools. Those competent to judge were emphatic that this was improving the health of the children. Some considered that the Government was spending too much money on education, but he would not apologise for the spending of one penny of the money used in this direction. He again congratulated the children, staff, and people of the district on the completion of the school. A presentation was then made by Mr Rowlands, to the headmaster of the school (Mr J. T. Kibblewhite), stating that Mr Kibblewhite had done a lot of work in connection with the erection of the school and had been a tower of strength to the School Committee. , , , , Mr Kibblewhite expressed his thanks and said that teachers had no hope of instilling good morals and good character into their children In dirty and sordid surroundings. Scholastic ability was not as important as character. He took the opportunity of thanking the committee and parents and children themselves, for they had done much towards beautifying the school. Mr Nordmeyer was then presented with a key of the school by Mrs W. Rowlands, and after cutting the ribbon declared the school open. After the party had inspected the excellent equipment and facilities of the school, a scarlet oak was planted by Mr Nordmeyer and an English ash by Mrs M. Little and Mr W. Battersby. two of the original pupils of the school, as a memorial of the occasion. Afternoon tea was then served In the Enfield Hall, the ceremony of cutting the cake being performed by Mrs Rowlands. , , , . Mr Rodman said that the school had filled a great need. It was one of the most modern buildings in the district, and it would make the work of the teachers much easier. He assured them that anything that could be done by the County Council to improve the facilities of the school would be done. Mr Cameron conveyed the thanks of those present to the women for their hospitality, and Mr Familton and the Rev D. S. Baird also congratulated the committee on the manner in which it had attended to every detail in the construction of the school. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “WAY OUT WEST” Laurel and Hardy have appeared several times before in full-length features, but seldom have they been so funny as in “Way Out West, which will be shown to-night, and on Saturday afternoon and night at the Majestic. The fact that it enjoyed a twoweek season recently at the Empire Theatre, Dunedin, indicates that it is an attraction above the ordinary. Laurel and Hardy are not portrayed as broncho-busting cowboys in “Way Out West,” they are just a pair of “tenderheel” desert miners trying to do a good deed for a dead prospector. But they are in a locale of the wild and woolly gay nineties, surrounded by mounted cowboys, stage coaches, and all the tough men and picturesque atmosphere of the glamorous and adventurous pioneer times. The set-up is natural for the unroarious antics of Stan and Ollie. They blunder in delivering the deed to the gold mine to the dance hall queen instead of the daughter of the prospector, and there is a riot of fun as they romp through a series of exciting misdeeds in reclaiming the deed. Dinah, a 7-year-old educated burro, makes some of the laughs, and Laurel and Hardy do some kicking in their version of a swing dance, and they also burst into song. New gags are deftly introduced to add to the tempo and action of the production. “Way Out West’ has. a tuneful musical background reminiscent of the good old days. The box plans are at the Bristola. OPERA HOUSE “THE GAME THAT KILLS” The Opera House will screen for the last time to-night the ice hockey thriller “The Game That Kills,” starring Charles Quigley and Rita Hayworth. Few more stirring stones, it is claimed, have been written for the screen than this tale of murder on the ice. Action abounds in the film. The associate feature on this dual programme Is “ Western Courage." “SAID O’REILLY TO McNAB”

What O’Reilly said to McNab and what McNab said to O’Reilly provides material for one of the funniest films ever produced in Britain. This film is “piece de resistance” written especially to suit the outstanding talents of two famous humorists. Will Mahoney and Will Fyffe, who are costarred in this, their first fulllength film appearance. Will Mahoney is from America—his fame has spread throughout the vaudeville world in his home country and In

England, but he has only appeared previously in films in some 10-minute shorts—and his particular .brand of American-Irish humour is individual and amusing. Will Fyfle is Scotch. He has an equal fame in the music halls of Britain and Scotland, and it would- be difficult to name a more popular or versatile humorist. The combination of these two men in the one film makes for first-class entertainment. “ Black Gold ” is struck In a big way. and causes much exciting drama in the Columbia feature, “ Outlaws of the Orient,” which opens at the Opera House on Saturday. With a locale that ranges from New York’s skyscrapers, to the sands of the Gobi Desert, the film features a large east headed by Jack Holt, who is starred, Mae Clark, James Bush, Harold Huber, Beatrice Roberts, Ray Walker, and Joseph Crehan. Ernest Schoedsack directed from an original story by Ralph Graves. It will be shown at the matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m., and the evening session commences at 7.30. From June 6 the night sessions at the Opera House will commence as follows:—Saturdays and Mondays, 7.30; Tuesdays to Fridays, 7.45. PALMERSTON Rugby Football The following teams will represent Palmerston In to-morrow’s matches:— A Team. —Palmer, McKnight, Pope, Mcßae, Kitchen, Burrows, Davis, Murray, McKnight, Cameron. Palmer, Clearwater. Johnston, Parkhill and Penny. B Team.. —F. Murdoch, Adams, Earley, Fletcher, J. Murdoch, Penny, Mitchell, Cameron, Whittleston, Hore, Johnston, Philip, Lowen, Heyes and Cameron. Emergencies for both teams will be Gunn, List, Peddie and Pope. As a curtain-raiser to the match between the above two teams; two seven-a-side matches between school teams will be played, commencing at 2 p.m. , Four teams from the Palmerston District High School have been entered in various grades for the seveh-a-side tournament at Oamaru on Monday, and a senior and a junior team from the Palmerston Club have been entered in their respective grades. Eastern District Rugby Sub-union The monthly meeting of the Eastern District Sub-union was held in Palmerston on Wednesday evening, Mr C. M. Olsen'presiding over the following delegates: Messrs Congolton (Watea), Rouxelle and Gibson (Dunback), Graham (Palmerston), McLeod (Waikouaiti), Reid (Seacliff), and the secretary (Mr G. W. Thomson). It was decided to confirm June 25 as the date for the annual fixtures with Maniototo, to be played at Ranfurly. The junior representatives would be comprised of players 20 years and under, and conveyance to Ran- , furly would be by private cars. Mr A, Leckie was appointed senior selector, and Mr F. Rouxelle junior selector. . . . . .. ■ The secretary was instructed to advise the Referees’ Association that referees must examine players’ boots before the commencement of matches. The Palmerston District High School was granted permission to play two seven-a-side games as a curtain-raiser to the senior match on Saturday, viThe following transfers were endorsed:—L. O’Donnell Heriot to Dunback; L. Kitchen. Watea to Palmerston; W. Galbraith. Southern to %acliff; J. Shaw, Oteramika to Seacliff: E. Currie, Milton to Palmerston., Collie Dog Trials The annual trials of the Palmerston Collie Dog Club were commenced on Wednesday on the property of Mr John Philip, “ Hill Hampton,” and two events were brought to a conclusion- yesterday, The results were as follows: LOCA’I EVENT’ 3 H. Ross’s Scott (284 points) .. .. 1 J. Dungey’s Floss (24 points) .. .. 2 N. R. Anderson’s Don (234 points) 3 G. D. Payne’s Lloyd (23 points) .. 4 V. Munro’s Mut (224 points) 5 YOUNG FARMERS’ EVENT M. Olliver’s Scott (22 points) ‘ .. 1 D, Cameron’s Mack (18 points)) .. 2 M. Olliver’s Jed (17 points) .. 3 In a sheep weight-guessing competition, four competitors, J. Burgess (Palmerston), E. Hallum (Palmerston). Shirley Mcßae (Middlemarch) and A. Coutts (Palmerston), all guessed the correct weight, 991 b. Plunket Society The annual meeting of the Palmerston Sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Plunket Room on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs BallmgaU presiding over a good attendance of members. An apology for absence was received from Mrs Mann. Moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, which disclosed the finances of the branch to be in a sound position, the president commented upon the enthusiasm displayed by all members throughout the year. To the donors of free gifts of food towards the work of the committee, the president conveyed the thanks of the members, and, in concluding, paid tribute to the work of Nurse Milmine. who has now taken over the area. . .. .. The election of officers for the year resulted as follows:—President, Mrs McKenny; vice-presidents, Mrs Balungall and Mrs Forrest; secretary, Mrs , Whittleston: treasurer. Mr J. Mann; hon. auditor Mr W. A. Spence; committee— Mesdames Brown, Mann, Borton, and Wilson; Financial Committee —Mesdames Mann, McKenny, and Borton; delegates to the conference, Mesdames McKenny and Whittleston. The annual report, submitted by the nurse, disclosed the following activities in connection with her work: Number of visits to homes. 526; number of visits to rooms—adults 373, babies 359, children 87; new cases during year, 28. Rugby Football The following referees and umpires have been appointed for Saturdays games:—Palmerston A v. Palmerston B (referee. Mr C. Olsen, umpires, Messrs Gunn and Challis); Watea v. Waikouaiti (referee Mr P. O Reilly, umpires, Messrs Kirkwood and Lang); Dunback v. Seacliff (referee. Mr K. Mcilrpy; umpires. Messrs Driscoll and Ellison). .' Referees’ Association A meeting of the Referees’ Association was held in the Waihemo County Offices on Tuesday evening. Mr J. Gordon presiding over a good attendance of members. Mr K. Mcllroy reported upon an interview with referees in Christchurch concerning the application of the new rules, and was thanked for his; report. In view of the situation of the playing ground at Seacliff, it was decided that the referees controlling future games on this ground take the captain of each side and clearly define the dead-ball lines before the commencement of play. - It was agreed that the question of protruding nails in players’ boots be brought before the sub-union, and uiat this Body be requested to communicate with all clubs in the matter. WAREPA

Miniature Rifle Club There was a good attendance oi! members at the Warepa Miniature Rifle Club’s weekly shoot. The gold button was again won by A. Brownlie with a score of 75 off the rifle after a shoot-off with D, Edwards. The A Grade button wag won by A. Gordon and the B Grade button by T. Joyce. The best scores were as follows:—A. Brownlie, D. Edwards 75, E. Cross, W. McLaren 74, E. Roberts, A. Gordon, M. Cross 73, E, Milligan, F. Aitken 72, G. Edwards. L. Christie. A, Christie 71. C. Kerr, W. Somerville, E. Holden 70, T. Joyce, W. Keys 69, A. Holden 68, A. Copeland, R. Brownlie 67. R. McKerrow 65. _____