THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23517, 4 June 1938, Page 29

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

COMMERCIAL OAMARU MARKETS The weather for the most part has been mild, although there has been a considerable drop in the temperatures since May. Weather conditions are quite suitable for farming operations, the rain of last week-end being beneficial. Oats.—This market continues on the weak side, with little inquiry for grade oats. There is a fair inquiry from the country for oats for feed purposes, and it would appear that further oats will be required as the season advances. The market for grade oats is unchanged. There is a great shortage of Algerian oats, and prices for old season’s seed Algerians should remain firm.

Wheat. —The bulk of the milling wheat is now in millers’ hands. Some of the later-threshed lines have been of inferior quality, and would not pass milling standard. These have been accepted for fowl feed. South Canter, bury has a fair quantity of fowl wheat on hand, and this should supply the South Island demand for some time to come.

Chaff.—There Is a good inquiry for first-quality chaff. This is difficult to secure. A large quantity of undergrade chaff is offered in Canterbury and North Otago, and the best of this is supplying the demand meantime. Barley.—There is nothing fresh to report, and sales are difficult to make. Potatoes.—This market is depressed. There are plenty of sellers at the moment, but no buyers. Prices are unchanged from last week. Seeds—The wholesale - and retail business is much quieter owing to the winter period. Stocks, however, are light, with the exception of cowgrass, and prices should remain Arm. Cowgrass, except first quality, is difficult to place. VIOLIN RECITAL The public is invited to be present at the recital to be given at the Waitaki Boys’ High School to-night by Alan Loveday, the brilliant boy violinist who gave such a splendid performance at the Choral Society’s concert in Dunedin last Wednesday night. The press hails this young performer as a veritable prodigy, and states that his musicianship and technical skill astounded a very critical audience, which was amazed at the crystal clear tone and confident execution of his playing. The concert studies he will present, for example, Bazzini’s “Dance of the Goblins” and Musin’s “Mazurka.” are recognised show pieces which this young musician performs with consummate ease, and when, In contrast, he plays Kreisler’s “ Canarz,” the delicate control of the harmonies is worthy of a master. Waitakl is Indeed fortunate in having arranged a performance by this young artist. In addition to the violin numbers, two soloists will also be heard, Mr S. Francis (tenor) and Miss A. Holdgate (soprano), from Timaru, who is a well-known performer in South Canterbury. Mr Murray A. Fastier, the school organist, will also be heard playing four brilliant concert studies, the latter two being first performances of Marcel Dupre’s latest compositions, in characteristic style, which will demand the full scope of the organ.* There will be a silver coin collection to defray expenses, and visitors are advised that proper seating accommodation will be provided. RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for to-day are as follows: Maheno Seniors. —McPhaii, Byers, McGregor, Gray, Bruce, Gillies, Aldous, Souness, Slack, Watts, Rapson, Howell, Rutherford, Sim, Muldrew, Ewing, Johnston, Wood. Seven-a-side teams for Monday:— Maheno Senior A.—McPhaii, Bruce. Gray, Gillies, Aldous, Souness, Slack, Sim, Muldrew.

Maheno Juniors.—Cooney, Cook. Johnston, Rapson, McDonald, Kelcher Byers, McLean, Williamson.

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

PLUNKET SOCIETY ACTIVITIES OF OAMARU BRANCH MONTHLY MEETING There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Plunket Society, which was held in the Mayor’s room on Tuesday, Mi's Munro presiding. The country nurse reported that 76 visits were paid to the rooms during April, comprising 31 adults, 31 babies, and 14 older children. The visits to homes had numbered 160, and there were eight new cases for the month, all breast fed. The general health of the babies had been good. The mileage for the month had been 682, and 22 gallons of petrol had been used. The town nurse reported that 141 visits had been paid to the office during the month, comprising 67 adults, 5S babies, and 16 older children. A total of 116 visits had been paid to homes. There were four new cases for the month, all of which were breast fed. ANNUAL MEETING The Mayor (Mr K. Familton) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the branch, which was held on Wednesday afternooon. There was an excellent attendance. The Mayor said that It gave him great pleasure to occupy the chair at the meeting, as he fully realised the excellent work that was being done by the society. The foundation of a nation was its young life, and every assistance possible should be given to those who were trying to preserve it. On behalf of the community, he thanked the members for what they were doing in this connection. The president (Mr T. A. Munro) spoke of the death of Sir Tryby King, the founder of the Plunket Society, and also of the passing of Mrs E. P. Lee. who was a foundation member of the Oamaru branch. Motions of sympathy with the relatives were passed. Mrs Munro extended congratulations to the Mayor and Mayoress on their election, and wished them happiness in their term of office. She also expressed the committee’s appreciation of the assistance and consideration It had received from Mr and Mrs M. F. E. Cooney during their term of office, and voiced the hope that they would continue in their interest. ANNUAL REPORT

In the annual report the president stated that she wished to express her appreciation of the wonderful support of the committee, the loyalty of the members, and the assistance of the Advisory Board. The work of the society had prospered as was shown by the reports of both town and country nurses. The committee and collectors were to be congratulated on the success of their efforts during the year. The decision to approach other organisations for co-operation had resulted in delegates being appointed from the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Newborough Guild Church of Christ, and League of Women Helpers. Their attendance at the monthly meetings and help with street collections was much appreciated. The annual street collection was a great success, the sum of £BO 9s 3d being collected. The officers and members of the society were deeply indebted to the general public for their support, and to the conveners and collectors who worked so hard. The report and annual balance sheet were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs T. A. Munro; vice-presidents Mesdames Cooney, Edwards, Gardiner, Harvey and Williams; Town Committee —Mesdames Brown, Familton, Fox, Lambert, McQuin, McStay, Purcell and Morton. GENERAL The town nurse (Nurse H. Wilson) reported as follows: —Visits paid to homes, 1715; visits to office, 2149; new cases for year; 90; breast fed, 60; partly breast fed. 10; artificially fed, 20; babies then under supervision, 122; older children, 55. She expressed thanks to the members of the committee for their co-operation, to the Taieri and Peninsula Dairy for help in test- ' ing milk at various times, and to those who had given baby clothes for distribution. The,country nurse (Nurse E. Davies), in her report, thanked the members of the committee, who. through their interest and loyal co-operation, enabled the work to go forward. She especially thanked Mrs Hore for her kindly assitance during the fortnightly visits to Herbert, and all who had given hospitality in her rounds in North Otago. The total number of visits paid to the rooms was 989 and to homes 1927. There were 106 new cases for the year, of which 88 were breast fed, eight partially breast fed, and 10 artificially breast fed. Babies then under supervision totalled 120, and older children 60.

The Mayor introduced Mrs James Begg (Dominion president of the Plunket Society), whom Mrs Munro presented with a floral tribute. Mrs Begg spoke of the loss suffered by the society in the death of Sir Truby King. His forceful, dynamic personality, working to the limit of his endurance through the difficult years of Plunket work was an inspiration to all. Some time ago over 6000 women were engaged in Plunket work throughout New Zealand, and since that time further branches had been started which had increased their number considerably. A resolution had been passed to further Sir Truby King’s work in the spirit of Sir Truby. The future prospects of the Plunket Society were bright. GENERAL NEWS Last month there were 166 hours 45 minutes of sunshine in Oamaru, compared with 117 hours in May, 1937, reports Mr D. S. Bain. The total last month was the best May for over a period of 10 years, the previous record having been 144 hours. The daily average last month was 5 hours 22 minutes. On 20 days of the month there were six hours or over of sunshine, included in which were 14 days of seven hours, seven days of eight or over, and one day of nine hours (May 2). There was no sun on only one day during the month (May 28). The rainfall for the month of May as recorded by Mr William Forrester, is 90 points. Rain fell on May 4 (21 points), 5 (3). 14 (3), 19 (1). 26 (5), 28 (56). and 30 (1). For the corresponding period last year 210 points of rain fell. The total for the five months ended May 31, 1938, is 1384 points (919 points for the same period last year). The rainfall recorded at Hillgrove by Mr W. S. D. Trotter for last month was 1.51 inches.

HOCKEY

SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT

The draw for the seven-a-side ladies’ hockey tournament to be held on King George’s Park on Monday is as follows: A GRADE First Round.—Bruce v. Pirata, Rata v. Windsor, Kurow v. Ngapara, Maheno v. Duntroon, Georgetown v. Athletic, Waimate a bye. Second Round.—Bruce v. Windsor, Rata v. Ngapara. Kurow v. Duntroon, Maheno v. Athletic, Georgetown v. Waimate. Pirata a bye. Third Round. —Bruce v. Ngapara, Rata v. Duntroon, Kurow v. Athletic, Maheno v. Waimate , Georgetown v. Pirata. Windsor a bye. Fourth Round.—Bruce v. Duntroon, Rata v. Athletic, Kurow v. Waimate, Maheno v. Pirata, Georgetown v. Windsor, Ngapara a bye. Fifth Round. —Bruce v. Athletic, Rata v. Waimate, Kurow v. Pirata, Maheno v, Windsor. Georgetown v. Ngapara, Duntroon a bye. Sixth Round.—Bruce v. Waimate, Kurow v. Maheno, Georgetown v. Duntroon, Athletic v. Pirata, Windsor v. Ngapara. Rata a bye. Seventh Round.—Rata v. Maheno, Bruce v. Kurow, Windsor v. Duntroon, Athletic v. Ngapara, Waimate v. Pirata, Georgetown a bye. Eighth Round.—Rata v. Bruce, Kurow v. Georgetown, Windsor v. Waimate, Ngapara v. Pirata, Athletic v. Duntroon, Maheno a bye. Ninth Round.—Bruce v. Maheno, Rata v. Georgetown. Kurow v. Windsor, Waimate v. Ngapara, Pirata v. Duntroon. Athletic a bye. Tenth Round.—Athletic v. Waimate, Windsor v. Pirata, Duntroon v. Ngapara, Rata v. Kurow, Georgetown v. Maheno, Bruce a bye. Eleventh Round. —Bruce v. Georgetown, Rata v. Pirata. Maheno v. Ngapara, Waimate v. Duntroon, Windsor v. Athletic. Kurow a bye. B GRADE First Round—Ngapara v. Waimate, Maheno v. Duntroon. Second Round.—Ngapara v. Maheno, Waimate v. Duntroon. Third Round.—Ngapara v. Duntroon, Waimate v, Maheno. TEAMS FOR TO-DAY Oamaru Seniors.—Arnott, Nesblt, Goodall, Beswick. Rawstorn, Thomas, Port, Whitburn. Hicks, Lockhart, A. Minty. Oamaru Juniors. —Anderson, Christie, Minty, Thompson, Kilpatrick, McCaffrey, Cameron. Newton, Sherwin, Dewar. Cook. Haughton. Pirata.—Misses C. Shirkey, M. McKerrow, C. Griffiths, P. Hamilton. A. Bedford, J. Bisset, J. Waterreus, M. Clare, E. Bedford, G. Ross, D. Berry. Athletic.—Misses V. Stringer, P. Paterson, N. Hawtin, R. Carrodus, N. Abernethy, I. Benson, S. Macgregor, D. Burns, A. Macgregor, N. Dougherty. SEVEN-A-SIDE TEAMS Athletic. —Misses V. Stringer, P. Paterson. N. Hawtin, I. Benson, S. Macgregor, A. Macgregor, N. Dougherty. OVERSEAS MAILS Overseas malls close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under: — To-morrow (Sunday).—Tahiti, per steamer from Dunedin, at midnight, Monday, June 6. —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, .Central and Western South America, via Panama (per Matakana, from Auckland). By train at 7.15 a.m. At railway station 12.8 p.m. Due London July 17. Wednesday, June 8. —Australian States, South Africa, and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-Singapore-Eng-land air mail (per Wanganella. from Wellington), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m.. and at railway station 3 p.m. Air mail due London June 23. By New Zealand air service. Letters only Extra fee Id per ounce. By airliner at 8 p.m. „ Saturday, June 11. —FIJI, Canada, United States of American, Central and Eastern South America, United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, Japan, also American air mails, via Vancouver (per Niagara, from Auckland), per north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m., and at railway station 3 p.m. Mail due in London about July 11. Sunday, June 12.—Fiji, Samoa, Honolulu, Japan, also Canada, United States of America, Great Britain, Ireland and Europe, by New Zealand airliner. Letters only. Id per ounce extra. At midnight. Due London July 11. To connect with Niagara at Auckland. Arrival of Overseas Mails

Mails which left New Zealand on April 30, via San Pedro, arrived in London on May 27. Air mail despatched from New Zealand on May 13, via Australia-England air mail service, arrived in London on May 26. Incoming Overseas Mails.

June 3.—S.s. Turakina, from Liverpool, via Auckland: English parcel mail. „ , June 6.—5.5.. Waitaki, from Melbourne, via Bluff: Australian mail. June 8. —S.s. Remuera, from London, via Auckland: English mail. S.s. Awatea, from Sydney, via Auckland; Australian mail.

June 9.—M.v. Wanganella, from Sydney: Australian mail. June 12.—S.s. Mariposa, from San Pedro, via Auckland: English and American mail.

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION

There was a good attendance at the May meeting of the Heriot branch of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, held in the vestry of the Herbert Presbyterian Church. '* Mrs E. H. Ross presided. The meeting opened with a hymn, reading, and a prayer. Contributions were received from Mrs Howie and family, and parcels were to be sent to the Maori field, Tokoanui. Missionary letters from Mrs Nottage (New Hebrides) and Miss Yansen (China) were read, also a paper read on home missions. It was agreed to hold a devotional period of prayer circle during the meeting. A hymn and the benediction closed the meeting. CHURCH SERVICES The subject for the Chrisitan Science service to be held in the Douglas Social Credit Hall to-morrow at 7 p.m. is “ God the Only Cause and Creator.” The services in the Wesley Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. W. B. Pickering, who will take as his subject at 11 “ Casting Our Burdens on the Lord ” and at 6.30 “A Wayside Ministry.” The junior choir will sing at the morning service, and the anthem “ Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace ” will be rendered at the evening service.

The Rev. John M. McKenzie will conduct both services at the St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church to-morrow, taking as his subject at 6.30 “The Answer to Fear.” At the morning service a communion service will be hold, and a supplementary communion service at the evening service. At, Eveline at 6.30 the Rev. lan Dixon will speak on “The Birth of the Church.” An instruction class will be held at 5.45 p.m.. the study being “ How to Study the Bible.” In St, Luke’s parish to-morrow (Whit Sunday) Archdeacon Russell will celebrate holy communion at St. Luke's at 11, and will take the Scripture Union at 10 and evensong at Newborough at 6.30. The Rev. Bernard Plumb will celebrate holy communion at 8, take the Y.M.B.C. at 10. He will officiate at Newborough at 11, Totara at 2.30. and St. Luke's at 6.30. At the latter service the anthem "Come. Holy Ghost.” will be sung. The monthly meeting of the C.E.M.S. will be held at the vicarage at 8. when the Rev. Bernard Plumb will speak on “The Bible,” Mr H. C. Lightwood presiding.

DOG TRIALS TOKARAHI CLUB’S FIXTURE Excellent weather conditions favoured the annual trials of the Tokarahi Collie Dog Club this week, with the result that the attendances on each day were very good. The entries of 56 and 41 in the two classes respectively constituted a record, and the onlookers were treated to fine exhibitions of clever dog. work, the pleasure of attending the trials being enhanced by the good organisation carried out by the committee and the secretary (Mr A. J. Hore), whose task was made all the more difficult by the number competing. Mr A. Fortune, a visitor from Scotland, gave a much-appreciated exhibition on the lines of international competitions at Home, working two dogs, Supreme and Galabraw Mist, both dogs being under wonderful control, and being extremely clever in their work. The competitions resulted as follows: „ _ Short Pull, Hold, and Move In Yard. —D. Mcßae’s Glen, 55 points, 1; D. McGimpsey’s Don. 524 points, 2: C. Crutchley’s June, 51 points, 3; A. Henderson’s Don, 504 points, 4; S. Garland’s Nell. 50 points, 5. Glen hunted on right; ran out on good line until halfway up the hill; coming in on cast slightly; made a good head in 54sec; pulled on good line, though slightly to right on flat; steadied well at ring; work at ring very good. Don hunted on right; ran put on good line; came in a bit at foot of hill; recovered when halfway up hill; stopped before heading sheep; headed in imin 40sec. Lifted well; pulled quietly in fair line to ring in 3Jmin; steadied well; let sheep slightly out of ring; work at ring good. June hunted on right; ran out well; headed in Imin ssec; ran back off sheep before lifting and again off after lifting; a bit slow coming on sheep: sheep inclined to split before coming on flat; good line across fl>t to ring in 6£min; holding in ring very gpod. Long Pull, Hold and Move in Ring, and Yard.—lan Anderson’s Toby Again. 56 points, 1; D. Mcßaes Glen 55i points, 2; C. Crutchley’s June. 534 points, 3; L Anderson’s Glen, 51$ points, 4; L. Charleson’s Lance, and W. R. Macapley’s Tweed, 50J points, equal 5. , Tweed hunted on right: good line on flat and hill; head slightly overrun in Imin 20sec; lifted well and pulled steadily; allowing sheep slightly to right, to ring in 6min 20sec; moving in ring very good; good drive to yard; yard work very good; yarded. Glen hunted on right; ran out in good line on flat; came in slightly half way up hill, making fairly close head in 52sec; allowed sheep slightly to right after lifting: then pulled in good line to foot of hill; pulled steadily in good line across flat, though slightly to left; ring in smin 20sec: steadied quietly; allowed slightly past pen; work at pen very good; yarded in lOmln lOsec. June hunted on right; ran out on good line on flat; came in twice slightly on hill: recovered and headed in Imin lOsec; lifted quietly and pulled steadily on good line to foot of hill; a little slow in coming on sheep at times; rather fast on flat; came inside of ring in 4min 45sec; work at ring very good; recovered sheep a little away from pen; command a little slack; inclined to dive at sheep; yarded in 9min. Maiden Short Pull, Hold and Move In Ring.—D. McGimpsey’s Don, 524 points, 1; A. Henderson’s -Don, 504 points, 2; J. Rawcliff’s Don, 484 points, 3; E. Dunstan’s Cheat, and T. McCone’s Glenshiel, 48 points, equal 4. Local. —A. Henderson’s Don, 504 points, 1; W, Simpson’s Fan, 494 points, 2; W. H. McCone’s Glen, 44 Eoints, 3: G. Hore’s Don and J. Hore’s tick, 424 points, equal, 4. A. Henderson's Don hunted on left; ran out straight on flat; stopped, but recovered at foot of face; inclined to run wide; again recovered, heading in Imin 25sec; lifted sheep quietly; allowed sheep around wing fence; pulled steadily on very fair line to run in 7min: work at ring good; dog slightly out of position once. Fan hunted on right; ran out straight on flat, coming in slightly on hill; made a close running head in Imin ssec; allowed sheep to right halfway down on flat; work at ring good. Glen hunted on right; a bit wide on flat, coming in; made a close head in Imin lOsec; allowed sheep first to left and then to right; sheep out of ring twice; dog slack at ring; work at ring very fair. Sheep-guessing Competitions.—First day (one sheep); L. Gard, E, Carson, K. Williamson 9341 b; correct weight, 941 b. Second day (three sheep): A. J, Hore, 2351 b; correct weight BASKETBALL NOTES Owing to the Waitakl Girls’ High School courts being under repair, the season’s opening tournament originally arranged for last Saturday had to be cancelled. The competition will be commenced to-day. For the first time, games are being played in three grades. Interest in basketball still Increases, and two more clubs have affiliated to the local association. These are Polytechnic and Totara. As there will be a large number of matches each Saturday, more referees are required. Those willing to assist are asked to give their names to the secretary as early as possible. Recently several local teams travelled to Waimate to take part in the opening tournament. Oamaru A was successful in winning, having to play Star A in the final. On June 6, Oamaru, Star, Southern (Kakanui), J. R. McKenzie’s, and Papakaio Clubs are sending teams to the annual tournament held by South Canterbury in Timaru. The main aim of the local association this year is to send a team to the New_ Zealand tournament to be held in Timaru in August. The representative teams will be selected at an early date, and all players are urged to get into training immediately. The following is the draw for today:— A Grade.—Southern A v. Star A, at the North School, at 2.45 p.m. (Miss J. W Gibson); Oamaru A v. Papakaio A. at the North School,, at 2 p.m. (Miss J. W. Gibson). ~ „ B Grade. —Oamaru B v. Enfield B, at the South School, at 2 p.m. (Miss A. C. Tempero); Star B v. Airedale, at the South School, at 2.45 p.m. (Miss C. F. Miller). C Grade.—Star C v. Ardgowan, at the Drill Hall, at 2 p.m. (Miss O. Irwin); Papakaio B v. Southern B, at the Drill Hall, at 2.45 p.m. (Miss A. Blyth). TEAMS FOR TO-DAY

Ardgowan v. Star C. —Ardgowan: Misses J. Isbister, J. Gordon, M. Amies, J. Campbell, E, Watt, D. Watt, M. Isbister, L. Morrison, M. Gordon. Southern A.—Mrs Robertson, Misses J. Oats, N. Brown, J. Wilson, B. Johnston. D. Maffey, L. Hunt, J. McGregor, R. McGregor. Southern B.—Mrs Wilson, Misses S. McCabe, B. Brown. M. Johnston, I. Cox, J. Love. M. McGregor, M. Love. G. Paton, J. Tyson. PERSONAL New Club Hotel—Mr and Mrs J. Fenton (Kurow), Mr H. J. Shallard. Mr R. Shepherd, Mr Ham. Mr A. C. Alcock (Dunedin), Mr F. Pithie (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs K, King (Invercargill).

WOMEN’S CLUB ARTS AND CRAFTS CIRCLE The Arts and Crafts Circle of the North Otago Women’s Club held its monthly evening on Tuesday last. Miss Walter was responsbile for the arranging of demonstrations and the display of handwork. Beadwork, rug-making, woolcraft, cushion smocking. and artello twist were demonstrated by Miss Walter. Others to assist were Mrs Wire (poker work), Mrs Nixon (polo collar knitting). Miss McDonald (hand weaving), Miss Jones (tatting). Lace embroidery, felt work, sealing wax and raffia work were also displayed by the members. Miss Warwick proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mjss Walter and those who assisted in making the evening so interesting and enjoyable. YANKEE TOURNAMENT The results of the Yankee tournament held on Thursday evening are as follows: Section I.—Oamaru A 11, McKenzies 1, Section II: Star A2. Totara 1. Section III: School A 4, Southern A nil. Section IV: School B 4 Ardgowan nil. Semi-final: Oamaru A 2, Star 1, School A 3, School 81. * Final Oamaru A 10. School A S. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC, THEATRE LAUREL AND HARDY COMEDY The vogue of the popularity in Western pictures has now attracted Laurel and Hardy, who will be seen to-day and to-nignt at the Majestic Theatre in the Hal Roach M-G-M fea-ture-length comedy, “Way Out West.’ Time was when actors thought of westerns as the lowest form of histrionic art. But not so any more, with so many of the kinema celebrities donning cowboy regalia and devoting their talents to “ horse operas.” Sadfaced Laurel and rotund Hardy have run the gamut of age-old operas, fantastic farces, and the like during the more than 10 years they have been making the world laugh, and it is only natural that they would go in for horseplay “Way Out West” is an ideal vehicle for them; one of the most funny features they have presented. The boys take their stock-in-trade out to a western mining township and deliver the deeds of a gold mine to Sharon Lynne, wife of Jimmy Finlayson, who tricks the innocents into giving it to the wrong woman. It is a poor little drudge who is the rightful inheritor, and when the lads discover their mistake, their efforts to recover the papers make the rest of the story and give them plenty of scope. The whole story has a musical background. Good M.-G.-M. features are in support, including the Pete Smith novelty “Jungle Juveniles.” OPERA HOUSE "SAID O’RILEY TO McNAB” “Said O’Riley to McNab” was made by Gainsborough, and is released through G.-D.-8., which has given us so many fine films of late. Although the stars are not well-known to kinema audiences, there is not a doubt that, once seen, they will be clamoured for in further pictures by film patrons. The mixture of Will Fyffe and Will Mahoney provides a real tonic. The story is amusing, clever in its development, and the dialogue is cleverly written. The theme is similar to. that of the old Cohen and Kelly films. The Irishman’s son wanted to marry the Scotchman’s daughter. and that sounded the gong for the first round. A little difference of opinion over the rival merits of Scotch and Irish whisky saw the end of round two; they could not agree over golf—round three, and the superiority of the sword dance over the Irish jig brought round four to a speedy climax; but, when it came to business, the rivals found themselves on common ground. The marriage was sanctioned, the profits began to mount, the G-men called on O’Riley, and that nearly saw the partnership dissolved. Who it is that has the last word in this delightful laugh-provoker, you must discover for yourself. “OUTLAWS OF THE ORIENT” Much of the pictorial beauty of Columbia’s “Outlaws of the Orient, showing at the Opera House to-night and Monday, with Jack Holt starred and Mae Clark and Harold Huber in featured roles, is due to Ernest Schoedsack. who was its director. Schoedsack first won movie fame when he set a new standard for outdoor films with the memorable “Chang” and Grass. His latest picture has a Gobi Desert setting. Plans are the Bristola until noon, and afterwards at the Opera House. PORT OF OAMARU Hiah Water. —June 4: 7.45 a.m. and 8.17 p.m. June 5: 8.46 a.m. and 9.12 Arrival —M.v. Karu (J ones, 1044 tons), at H p.m., Thursday, from DunDeparture.—M.v. Karu. at 12.30 p.m. yesterday, for New Plymouth, via P °The Union Company’s Intercolonial freighter Karetu is due on Tuesday. June 7, to discharge cargo from Australian ports. , . , The Karu Is due about Tuesday, June 14. 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 Lyttel°The Waiana was expected to leave Auckland yesterday for southern ports, including Oamaru. She is due here on Saturday, June 11. _ The 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. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING GLENAVY CLUB The scores for the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Club were as foUows:— R Stranger 80, N. Gibson 80, R. Lindfay 79 D McCulloch 79. E. Whitteker 79 J. Dickens 78, D. Brown 78, J. Rmwn 78 J Paul 78. T. Mountford 78, C Dugdale 77, W. Wallace 7L G. Todd 77 B Duff, L. Graham 77, H. Mountford 77, E. Simpson 77, R. Turnbull 76 L. Wilson 76. R.. Cochrane 76 M. Williams 76, N. Fleming (6, J. McCulloch 75, A. Cuthbertson 75, D. Turnbull 74. C. Lindsay 74, C. Craig 74 D. Mills 72, J, Finlayson 72. A. Crombie 71, N. Ireland 70. D. Brown won the sniper’s button. PALMERSTON Valedictory There was a largo gathering in the Railway Social Club Rooms on Tuesday evening when fellow-employees and friends met to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Hughes and family, who aie leaving for Invercargill, to where Mi Hughes, of the local railway staff, has been transferred, mnee Musical items were rendered by Miss Fletcher (song) Misses Pickett and Pullar (pianoforte duet) Mr H. Has mussen (pianoforte solo), and Master Hughes. Other items were given by Miss Gray (Highland dancing). L Mr and Mrs Hughes were the recipients of a travelling rug, and pre-

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gentations' to Mrs Hughes (crystal ware). Miss Hughes (handbag), and Master Hughes (wallet) were also made by Mr W. Earley, who expressed regret at the departure of the guests, but wished them all success m Invercargill. Other speakers added their wishes to those of Mr Earley. Mr and Mrs Hughes suitably replied. Collie Dog Trials

The annual collie dog trials were continued on Thursday and yesterday at Mr J. Philip’s property, Hampton Hill, four more events being decided as follows:

OPEN AND MAIDEN HEADING C. Crutchley’s June (40 points) .. 1 J. Taber’s Glen (384 points) .. .. 2 C. Crutchley’s Mac (38 points) .. 3 E. Stiven’s Skookum (37 points) .. 4

MAIDEN HEADING C. Crutchley’s Mac (38 points) .. 1 J. Stewart’s Rock (34 points) .. .. 2 W. Simpson’s Fleet (334 points) .. 3 G. D. Payne’s Lloyd (33 points) .. 4

LOCAL COMPETITION G. D. Payne’s Lloyd (33 points) .. 1 J. Falconer’s Bin (29 points) .. .. 2 G. Jones’s Jack (28 points) .. .. 3 D. Munro’s May (27 points) .. ..4

YARDING J. Russell’s Jim (444 points) 1 J. McCrae’s Whitney Dick (434 points) 2 D. McCrae's Glen (42 points) .. 3 G. P. Johnston’s Red (41 points) .. 4 W. E. Stiven’s Skookum (394 points) 5 In a sheep weight-guessing competition the following guessed the correct weight (1011 b): —C. M. Hore, Mrs J. Currie, L. Yardley, Mrs G, D. Payne, Mrs D. Munro and J. Kerr. W.E.A. Group The subject of national health insurance was discussed at a wellattended meeting of the W.E.A. held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. In view of the interest in the present Government’s scheme, it was decided by the executive of the local group to invite the general public to the meeting, and many residents availed themselves of the opportunity offered. Mr H. Whittleston presided at the meeting. . The tutor, Mr J. A. Brailsford. reviewed the growth of health insurance in Britain, Germany, Denmark and many other countries. The New Zealand Government was proposing universal insurance, but the Dominion branch of the British Medical Association opposed this plan and favoured dividing the community into four classes according to income, giving free service to the lowest-income class, complete insurance to the next, partial insurance to the next, and leaving the wealthiest—those with more than £SOO a year—to make their own arrangements outside the scheme. After the tutor had summarised the conflicting arguments, two member? gave prepared talks. A woman member, speaking for the universal scheme, said that it was not only the very poor who suffered from the weight of medical bills; it was true that the doctors did not usually try to force payment from those unable to pay, but how could doctors judge? It was rather those who were willing that paid, and very many people went without, treatment rather than incur a heavy debt or place themselves under the doctor’s charity. These and other problems would be solved by universal insurance. The member who had been asked to put the case for the B.M.A. scheme mentioned various points that had been raised by the 8.M.A., but confessed that he found them weak. Among the 10 members who participated in the discussion which followed, several spoke highly of the generosity of medical men, but none favoured the limited scheme based upon income distinctions. The tutor was asked to discuss the scheme from the point of view of the friendly societies. He pointed out that, in England, this problem had been easily solved by handing over the administration of sick benefit pay and medical service for the insured to the friendly societies and other approved bodies and medical committees. That solution was not so easy in New Zealand and Australia with their more scattered populations. It would be difficult to have agents for each friendly society In every small place in addition to the special office for the general body of the insured. The general insurance scheme had this advantage over the friendly societies and private schemes in that it insured people for life, and not merely for a period in accordance with their payments to the funds. From that point of view there was something to be said for a policy of buying out the friendly societies and taking their staffs into the insurance service, but the Government might make -some other adjustment in favour of those who had insured themselves to some extent through these voluntary groups.

New Drama Group At the meeting of the W.E.A. on Wednesday evening it was decided to form a drama group. Suggestions were made for readings and productions, for lectures and possibly for a study of simple psychology with the aid of plays. Further discussion as to the activities to be undertaken was deferred until the next weekly meeting of the association. Railway Social Club

The prizes at the Railway Social Club’s weekly euchre tournament were won by Miss Creighton and Mr Hurley. Consolation prizes went to Miss Randle and Mr G. Hamilton. TEMUKA Radio for Native School * The Arowhenua Native School Is now equipped with a modern radio receiving set. It is intended to use the radio principally for the educational broadcasts from the national stations. The funds required for the equipment for the most part were raised by the Arowhenua Maori Women’s Institute, and it may be mentioned that the matter of supplying the school with radio facilities was brought under the notice of the Prime Minister some time ago by a deputation from the Natives interested.