NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23528, 17 June 1938, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

BOXING JENKIN BEATS DOWNS A WILLING FIGHT There was a good attendance at the Cpera House to witness a professional boxing contest between Stan Jenkin (Oamaru) and Barney Downs (Wellington). Mr C. Jones was the referee for the preliminaries and Mr G J Sceats for the professional bout. Mr A. E. Hodge was the announcer. Messrs J. Moore and 0. R. Wise were the time-keepers, and D. Thomson and C. Jones the judges. PRELIMINARIES G. Hunter (Oamaru), 6.12, was more aggressive than his opponent, M. Newton (Oamaru), 6.8. but Newton was the more skilful of the two, the decision being a draw. The bout between G. Rowell (Oamaru) 7st IHb and B. Welsh (Oamaru) Bst 21b created no little amusement among the spectators. Welsh continually danced away from Rowell, who gained a decision on points. B. Newton (Oamaru) Bst 21b and M. Leckie (Dunedin) Bst 31b gave a display of a much better class than the previous preliminaries. They fought four two-minute rounds and put sting into their punches, Newton using the left swing effectively, while the Dunedin lad mixed it well at close quarters. The last round was willing, Newton staggering Leckie with a solid punch to the body and a right to the jaw to gain the decision on points. L. Collett (Oamaru) 9st and R. Ferguson (Dunedin) Bst 101 b went through the whole of the first round without making up their minds to get within punching range of each other. The next round, however, was somewhat better, there being a few punches exchanged, but in the last round Ferguson got home on Collettt’s face with three good punches, and was awarded the decision. A bout set down for four two-mlnute rounds between Norman Jenkin (Oamaru) 9st 13*lb and J. Ramsay (Dunedin) 9st 61b gave promise of a very interesting fight, but lasted only 1 minute 10 ■econds. After an exchange of blows, Jenkin connected with two uppercuts, knocking Ramsay dean through the ropes. At the count of five, Ramsay was on his knees endeavouring to get back through the ropes into the ring, but was counted out, Jenkin winning on a knock-out. MAIN BOUT The weights were announced as Jenkin 10.11, and Downs 10.8, both men looking very fit as they went to their comers. The fight was scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds. From the outset, both boxers made an interesting fight of it, Downs showing ability in ringcraft and making a good match for the clever Oamaru boy, Jenkin, who received as good as he gave in the first round, but sent in some solid punches with the left glove. There was some clever in-fighting, and though Downs landed good body blows, Jenkin often kept him off with his left. The fight was fairly even through the first three rounds, and in the fourth Jenkin peppered Downs’s face with taps from his left glove, Downs connecting with good punches to the body. The fifth round opened with clinching. Downs swung a good right to

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Jenkin’s face, but Jenkin evened with a solid straight left and then shot in a right rip to the body. Downs started the sixth round by sending in a couple of punches, but Jenkin .took them on his gloves and retaliated with straight lefts and a good right hook. Downs missed with a vicious uppercut and Jenkin’s left got home repeatedly before the gong sent them both to their corners. Jenkin's round. In the seventh round Jenkin staggered Downs with a hard right, but Downs, fighting well, sent in several left rips to the body to win the round. Downs continued to take the fight to his opponent, but Jenkin made good use of his left, and Downs again sent in left rips to the body just before the gong. In the next round Downs scored with body punches and also with a right to the side of the face, and Jenkin connected with left to the body and face. Downs was proving himself a rugged fighter, and in the tenth round there were good exchanges of blows, Jenkin taking the round with solid punches to the face. The eleventh round opened with Jenkin connecting with lefts to the face, Downs landing a good right to the side of the face. Jenkin sent in his left frequently, finishing with a solid body punch. Jenkin’s round. The last round opened with clinching, Downs driving his opponent to the ropes three times, but failing to connect with hard punches. Jenkin, however, got home with a couple of solid lefts and gained the decision on points. The decision met with a mixed reception, but Jenkin was unquestionably the winner on points, and received an ovation from a large section of the crowd. PARISHIONERS’ MEETING ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH The annual meeting of the St. Luke's parishioners was held on Wednesday night in St, Luke’s Hall. The Ven. Archdeacon J. D. Russell presided over a good attendance of adherents of the church. The reports of the vicar and the wardens and the balance sheet were adopted. Mr J. Newson was appointed vicar’s warden, and in making the appointment, Archdeacon Russell returned thanks to the retiring warden, Mr H, E. Williamson, for his services both as his warden and as treasurer. Mr A. Bloch was re-elected parishioners’ warden, the archdeacon speaking in glowing terms of Mr Bloch’s work for the church and his readiness to help on every possible occasion. The new vestry for the ensuing year was appointed as follows: —Messrs S. M. Taylor, T. Harwood, H. J. Jenkins, E. McKelvy, H. C. Lightwood, G. Adams, C. Nicholas, F. Ericson, W. R. Naylor, and H. E. Williamson. Mr A. W. Woodward was re-elected auditor and Messrs Naylor and Williamson secretary and treasurer respectively. During the meeting songs were sung by Mrs Stamford, Miss R. Millar, Mr H. E. Williamson, and the Rev. Bernard Plumb. The items were much appreciated, and Mr F. C. Burry played the accompaniments. Supper was dispensed by the ladies, and the doxology, National Anthem, and the benediction brought the meeting to a close.

SCOTTISH CONCERT NORTH OTAGO SOCIETY The usual high standard of entertainment prevailing at the North Otago Scottish Society’s monthly concerts was maintained at this month’s function, held in the Scottish Hall last night. There was a fairly good attendance, and all items were well received by. the audience. Chief A. C. Ketchen presided being piped in by the North Otago Highland Pipe Band. The chief welcomed all members and visitors, and announced that the council was at present inquiring into a scheme for heating the main hall. The system was being tried out in the supper room, and if sucessful it would be extended to the main hall. The programme opened and closed with selections by the North Otago Highland Pipe Band, other items being as follows: —Piano accordion solo, Miss W. Pile; tap dance, Miss Winona Gemmell; songs—Mesdames J. L. South and Souness. Miss Ruth Miller, and Mr L Hollow: violin solo, Mr J. L. South; sean triubhais,, Miss June Lightwood: sailor’s hornpipe. Miss Winona Gemmell; concertina selections, Mr G. W C. Lee; clog dance, Misses June Lightwood and June McStag. The programme was arranged by ex-Chief G. M. Gardiner, and accompaniments were played by Miss J. Dawson and Pipe-sergeant Gibson. At the conclusion of the programme supper was served, after which an enjoyable dance was held to music supplied by Rae’s Orchestra. Mr G. C. Craig carried out the duties of M.C. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Filmed entirely amidst the towering mountains and snow-clad forests of the Great North-West, “The Barrier,” Rex Beach’s immortal story of Necia, the lovely Indian girl and her gallant soldier lover, with all its dramatic force, will show to-night at the Majestic Theatre. Leo Carrillo, as a French-Canadian trapper, Jean Parker as a young girl of wild Alaska, and James Ellison as a young lieutenant of the United States Army, all contribute to this fine story. The cast includes, beside the three named. Otto Kruger, Robert Barrat, Andy Clyde, Sara Haden and J. M. Kerrigan. “ PARNELL.” The life of Charles Stewart Parnell, champion and uncrowned king of Ireland in the days when Home Rule was pursued by Irishmen very ardently, has always offered itself as one of the most suitable subjects for an epic film. In “Parnell,” showing to-morrow afternoon and night, is seen MetroGoldwyn’s conception of the character of the great patriot. Parnell, as portrayed by Clark Gable, is a character study of the patriot at the peak of his power and during his sudden and terrible fall from grace. In this, Gable makes a splendid success of his work. As Kate O’Shea, for whom Parnell loses his Irish throne, Myrna Loy scores a signal success. Audiences have come to expect good performances from this very popular actress, and in this case she again shows herself as an artist of the first rank. All the melody, humour and characteristics of the Irish are shown in a very pleasing manner throughout the screening of this film, the whole, without doubt, consisting of first-class entertainment. Others in the strong cast are Edna May Oliver, Edmund Gwenn, Billie Burke, Montague Love. Alan Marshall and Donald Crisp. Elsewhere in New Zealand this attraction lias been responsible for big attendances, and in Dunedin, when the season was concluded at the Empire Theatre, it was transferred to the St Tames for further showings. Plans are at the Bristola.

OPERA HOUSE "TEXAS TRAIL” Hopalong Cassidy and his friends Lucky and Windy join the army in Paramount’s new “Hopalong" picture. “Texas Trail.” showing to-night and Saturday at the Opera House. “Texas Trail.” one of the most exciting films of this series, deals with the SpanishAmerican war period, when Cassidy is commissioned by the army to round un a huge herd of wild horses. Rustlers hear of the plans, and try to steal the horses, overpowering Hopalong and the men while they sleep. Cassidy fights his way out of the spot in one of the best battles of his career, and ioins the army to go to Cuba after completing his mission. The cast includes William Boyd. George Hayes, Russell Hayden, Judith Allen, and Alexander Cross. The film was directed bv Dave Sellman. “NIGHT CLUB SCANDAL" A fine cast and an exciting story make one of the best murder stories of the current season in Paramount’s “ Night Club Scandal.” which shows to-night and Saturday at the Opera House. The story is fast and furious, and the cast is headed by the famous John Barrymore. Lynne Overman, Louise Campbell, Charles Bickford, Harvey Stephens, J. Carrol Naish, Evelyn Brent, and Barlowe Borland appear with him, and the film was directed by Ralph Murphy. The Opera House will screen on Saturday, at 2 p.m.. “ The Texas Trail ” and “ Night Club Scandal.” and also the serial. HOCKEY Draw for to-morrow:— Seniors.—North Otago v. South Canterbury (Mr R. Arnott). at 3 p.m. Juniors.—North Otago v. South Canterbury (Mr S. Bennington), at 3 p.m. Ladies.—Maheno v. Pirata, at Maheno (Mr H. E. Coker), at 1.30 p.m.; Athletic v. Waimate, at Oamaru (Mr A. Barsdell), at 3 p.m.; Ngapara v. Windsor (Mr B. Brady); Kurow v. Duntroon (Mr H. McDonald). Boys.—St. Patrick’s v. Rovers, St. Kevin’s v. Oamaru. The following will represent North Otago in matches against South Canterbury, at King George’s Park, on Saturday, at 3 p.m.—Seniors: Blair, Sherwin, Cox, Brain, Hedges, Nolan, Churchill, Clark, Beswick, Taylor, McLeod. Juniors: Frew, Thorpe, Amies, Tucker. Goodall. Grant, Brown, Nesbitt, Thorpe, McCabe, Lochart. Rovers Juniors.—McVie, Watson, R. Ingles, L. Ingles, D. Smith. Kennedy. Pye, Bottle, Young, Loper, Dexter. Tavendale, Whittaker, Culhbertson, Thomas, Garvan. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.—Mr T. Young. Mr H. Barnett, Mr D. A. Gridgcman. Mr J. L. Darling, Mr R. J. Phillip, Mr E. Bremner Mr C. A. Patterson, Mr Thomas Cadwallader, Mr T. Barkla, Mr and Mrs Slack, Mr Godward, Mr and Mrs Menphes, Mr and Mrs Bird, Mr Thompson, Mr Bradley, Mr Stewart. Mr and Mrs Adams (Dunedin); Mr and Mrs Martin, Mr Walker, Mr C. S. McCleary (Christchurch); Mr G. S. Reid (Wellington). New Club Hotel—Mr B. Abel, Mr H. Webster, Mr B. Staff, Mr G. Thorpe, Mr and Mrs T. McFadden, Mr G. McFadden, Mr C T. Newton, Mr A. L. Gordon (Christchurch); Mr J. Craig. Mr S. J. Flewellyn, Mr H. M. Hobson (Dunedin); Mr and Mrs T. A. Wood (Invercargill).

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING QUADRANGULAR MATCH A match fired recently between teams representing the Railway and Kurow Clubs and two teams from the Oamaru Club resulted in a win for the Oamaru A team with 767, the Railway team being second with 742. The following are the detailed results:— Oamaru A.—E. Roney 79, D. Richardson 79, H. Koppert 79, G. Doran 78, D Park 78, R. Hmkley 77, A. North 76, H. Brant 76, J. Dodds 75, W. May 70. Total, 767. Railway.—G. Ward 77, C. Andrews 77. A. Rennie 76, J. Mackie 76, R, Smith 75, C. Hinkley 75, A. Robinson 75, J. McPherson 74, G. Struthers 71. W. Goodall 66. Oamaru B.—W. Munro 78, A. Anderson 77, E. Henderson 76, J. Beards more 75, H. Curwood 74, H. Dyson 73, F. J. Fahey 72, J. Mark 72, M. Thompson 72, R. Roney 70. Total, 739.

Kurow.—F. Todd 78, A. Fuller 77. E. S. Wills 77, Jefferies 74, L. Worthington 73. R. Robinson 72, P. Short 72, K. McLean 70, K. Lawlor 69, K. Arlidge 61. RAILWAY LADIES’ CLUB

The weekly scores for the Oamaru Railway Ladies’ Club are as follows: Mrs Andrew 78—2—80, Miss O’Donnell 77—4—80, Mrs Kennedy 77—10—80, Mrs Mackie 75 —4—79, Mrs Hore 743 —77 Mrs Brightwell 73—5—78, Mrs McFad gen 72 —4—76, Mrs Cayford 72 —4—76, Mrs Anderson 71—6—77, Mrs Maxwell 71—11—80. Mrs Robertson 71—7—78, Miss Hall 71—7—78, Mrs Black 71—4— 75, Mrs Gilbert 70—11—80, Mrs Bartley 70—7—77. Miss Cook 69—10—79, Miss Keith 67, Miss Smith 66, Mrs Goodall 66—15—80. Miss Wilson 65—10—75, Mrs Boyd 58—15—73. The rifle button was won by Mrs Andrew and the handicap button by Mrs Maxwell. Last week’s handicap button was won by Mrs Mackie and trophy by Mrs Boyd. In a postal match with the Cromwell Ladies’ Club held recently the latter club were the winners by 23 points. The totals were: Cromwell 763, Railway 740. VOLUNTEERS’ CLUB The scores at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Volunteers’ Club were as follows:—A. Bremner 74—8—80, W. Walsh 72-10-80, H. Williamson 68--14-80, S. Robbie 77—2—79, J. Carlson 77—2—79, R. Hedges 75—4—79, J. Robinson 75—4—79, E. Necklen 75—3 78. F. L. Scott 71—7—78, D. McCurrie 74—4—78, R. Jackman 77—1—78, J. Hedges 71—6—77, W. Winslade 68—9— 77, D. Maddigan 51- 15—66. RUGBY FOOTBALL Teams for to-morrow; — Maheno Seniors. —McPhail, McGregor, Bruce, Gray, Gillies, Aldous, Souness, Slack, Watts, Rapson, Howell. Rutherford, Sim, Ewing, Muldrew, Byers. Johnston, Wood. Maheno Juniors—Rapson (2), Kelcher, Johnston (2), Byers, McDonald, Morgan, Cook, Cooney, Wharton. Campbell, Barnett, Williamson, Morrice; emergencies—McLean, Smith, Oats. Isbister, Old Boys Seniors—Easton, Reid, Borrie. Taylor, Daniells, Walton, McLaren, Easton. Miller. Hurst, Hodge, Low, Paton. Ludemann, Wood; emergencies Poison, Wesley, Martin, Rutherford.

Old Boys Juniors. —Doig, Dunkley, Wilson. A. Hall, Faloon, Christopher, J. Hall, Cairns. Tisdall, Cagney, Cooney, Gunn. Gray, Townsend, Ballantyne, Grant, Whyte. Old Boys’ Third Grade A. —McVie, Martin, McWhirter, Robson, Barsdell, Middleton. Newton, Maddigan, Williams, Perry, Irvine. Heal, Watson, Miller, Hodge. Old Boys Third Grade B.—Falconer. Smillie, Foster, Patterson, Paton. Benson, Ross, Hutcheon, Wilson. Garvin, Pheloung. Craddock, Mitchell, Anderson, French, McMullan. Excelsior Seniors. —Mclntosh, McGlllivray, Easton. Goodall, Clelland. Mulligan. Moyle, Todd, R. McKendry Collins, Thorne, Stewart, Jackson, Davy, Papps; emergencies. J. McKendry. Jones. Excelsior Fourth Grade. —Hosking, Burns, Beatty, Cox, Barnett, Rolands. Pilling, Goodall. Diver, Arscott, Bain. Hopley, Stringer, Sinclair, Mitchell; emergencies—Cayford, de Joux, Ratten, Campbell. Stringer.

DRAW FOR SATURDAY At a meeting of the Match Committee last night, the draw for Saturday was confirmed as follows: —

Seniors. —Athletic v. Old Boys, at Oval, at 2.30 p.m.; Maheno v. Excelsior, on No. 2, at 2.30 p.m. Juniors. —Waitaki v. Athletic, at Oval, at 1.15 p.m.; Maheno v. Old Boys, on No. 3, at 2.30 p.m. Third Grade.—Athletic v. Old Boys A, on No. 2, at 1.15 p.m.; Old Boys B v. Glencoe, on No. 4, at 1.15 p.m.; Waitaki v. St. Kevin’s, on No. 3, at 1.15 p.m.

Fourth Grade—Athletic v. Waitaki, at School, at 1.30 p.m.; St. Kevin’s v. Excelsior, on No. 4, at 2.30 p.m. Fifth Grade. —Athletic v. St. Kevin’s, at Takaro Park, at 1.30 p.m.; Waitaki A v. Junior High School, at School, at 1.30 p.m. The referees are the same as appointed for last Saturday. PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —June 17: 5.38 a.m. and 5.39 p.m. , _ The Karu is due on Saturday, June 18 to load for Nelson and New Plymouth. via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load here on Wednesday, June 22, for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. The Waiana will load here about Saturday, July 2, for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. Taking cargo for Oamaru at direct rates of freight, the New Zealand Shipping Company’s motor vessel Opawa leaves Liverpool on July z. DUNTROON SALE There were very small yardings at the monthly stock sale at Duntroon, the prices being as follows: —The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold; For J. Cree (Oteiake), 56 crossbred wether lambs Us; J. Newlands (Ngapara), 4 weaner pigs 18s. 1 16s; C R. Grant (Island Cliff). 1 old dog, £5 12s 6d. The North ptago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold - For W. D. Rutherford (Duntroon), 3 fat steers £6, Messrs Wright. Stephenson and Co. sold: For F. G. Hood (Duntroon), 1 dairy cow and calf £2 10s. 1 Jersey dairy cow £3 15s, 1 dairy heifer £1 15s, 1 dairy cow £2. GENERAL NEWS The Oamaru Little Theatre Society has been requested by the Dunedin Little Theatre Society to stage “Love From a Stranger” in Dunedin in the near future.