NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23529, 18 June 1938, Page 22

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

RUGBY FOOTBALL AMENDED DRAW FOR TO DAY SENIORS Athletic v. Old Boys, No. 3, at 2.30; Maheno v. Excelsior, No. 2, at 2.30. JUNIORS Waitaki v. Athletic, No. 2, at 1.15; Maheno v. Old Boys, No. 4, at 2.30. THIRD GRADE Athletic v. Old Boys A, No. 3, at 1.15; Old Boys B v. Glencoe, No. 4, at 1,15; Waitaki v. St. Kevin’s, School, at 1.15. FOURTH GRADE Athletic v. Waitaki, School, at 1.30; St. Kevin’s v. Excelsior, St. Kevin’s, at I. FIFTH GRADE Athletic v. St. Kevin’s, Tokaro Park, at 1.15; Waitaki A v. Junior High School, School, at 1.15, KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE A vivid and appealing drama, built from a series of the most colourful incidents connected with the romance and tragedy of one of the great Irish patriots, “ Parnell.” with Clark Gable as Parnell and Myrna Loy as Katie O’Shea in the leading roles, is the main attraction at the Majestic to-day at the matinee and also this evening. Clark Gable’s Parnell suggests the magnetic power that reaches the hearts of a turbulent following, his calculated sentences a magic more than oratory, and his one act of violence brings about a dramatic smashing of a lifelong leadership. Dramatic highlights include the meeting of Ireland’s uncrowned king and the woman, who is to change the whole course of his life; Parnell’s indictment over the Phoenix Park murders: the secret of the forged letters used against him; Parnell frustrating the plot to destroy London: and. finally, how Parnell forgets all for the woman he loves. Thrill follows thrill in this great life drama that was once the talk of the Empire, and has lingered in memory ever since. Good M.-G.-M. supports and Irish music precede this fine drama, the programme commencing at 7.45 in the evenings. OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAMME "Texas Trail.” showing this afternoon and to-night at the Opera House, is Paramount’s newest Hqpalong Cassidy picture starring the trio which iias led the cast in a long list of these favourite action pictures. William Boyd, as Hopalong, George Hayes, as Windy, and Russell Hayden, as Lucky Jenkins, head the cast of this new film, which deals with the round-up of a herd of wild horses during the Spanish-American War. John Barrymore, Lynne Overman, Louise Campbell, Charles Bickford. Evelyn Brent, and J. Carrol Naish, form the cast of Paramount’s new murder mystery, “Night Club Scandal,” the associate feature at the Opera House. The story is that of a doctor who attempts a scientific murder, only to be outdone by a plodding detective and a clever reporter. " YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING ” The release by Twentieth CenturyFox of the new musical hit, “You Can’t Have Everything,” opening on Monday at the Opera House, brings in the screen one of the largest casts of featured entertainment specialists ever assembled for a single picture. Alice Faye, the Ritz Brothers, and Don Ameche are featured, and the cast is headed by Charles Winninger. Louise Hovick, Rubinoff and his violin, and Tony Martin. Other prominent entertainers are Arthur Treacher, Phyllis Brooks, Tip, Tap, and Toe, Louis Prima and his band, and Tyler Brooke. ■“You Can’t Have Everything” embodies the producer's theory that “the tendency is toward a more rapidlypaced entertainment than formerly was in vogue.” PERSONAL Miramar Hotel.—Mr and Mrs D. Kirk, Mr J. Thomas, Mr Rand (Invercargill), Mr T. Wilks. Mr B. Wallace (Wellington), Mr M. Boyle, Mr W. Bonas, Mr T. McKee, Mr and Mrs Low (Dunedin), Mr T. Young, Mr J. Mavithy, Mr A. Gardiner, Mr B, Findlayson, Mr Upchurch, Mr W. Simpson, Mr and Mrs A. Quichena (Christchurch), Mr J. Thomas, Mr and Mrs T. Thomas (Auckland). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr W. A. Sutherland, Mr G. R. Rosenbaum (Wellington). Dr S. A. Gibbs, Mr E. R. Neale, Mr C. M. Ross (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Telander (Western Australia). Mr D. J. Wesney, Mr M. C. Fairbrother, Mr N. J. Dolamore, Dr S. Brown (Invercargill), Mr Lawrence (Hawera), Mr Grayson (Auckland), Mr H. L. Beauchamps, Mr Harley, Mr Alex. Brown. Mr A. W. Dawson, Mr G. R. Hopkins, Mr Bremner, Mr and Mrs Hawks, Mr Kelly, Mr Harvay, Mr Morris (Christchurch), Mr G. Shand, Mr T. D. Barkla Mr T. Sime (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs A. Walters (Westport), Mr L, H. Beardsley, Mr F. Cain, Mr F. R. Beckingsale. Mrs Dickie. Mr D. J. Walls (Dunedin), Mr K. S. Thompson, Mr and Mrs E. Bird (Auckland). Mr B. Falch (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs T. S. Crawford (Invercargill). Mr and Mrs A. J. Bruce (Wellington).

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

TRAGEDY AVERTED PUNT CAPSIZES IN HARBOUR A serious tragedy was averted by the prompt action of bystanders when a punt was swamped in the Oamaru Harbour and the three occupants were in danger of drowning. A man named Appleby and two boys named McKay were bringing in three cases of fish from a fishing launch when the punt was swamped, and all three were soon struggling in the water. Ken Harper and a boy named McCulloch noticed their predicament, and promptly rowed out in a boat to their rescue, bringing them ashore. They were suffering from cold through their immersion in the water, but otherwise were none the worse for their experience. NORTH OTAGO FARMERS” UNION MONTHLY MEETING Mr W. Malcolm presided at the monthly meeting of the North Otago Provincial Executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. The president gave a welcome to Messrs Hamilton and K. D. Meyer, two two new members of the executive. Accounts amounting to £2 10s were passed for payment. The Southern Hawke’s Bay Union wrote stating that at the last meeting of its executive it was decided to request other unions to forward reports of their executive meetings.—lt was decided to leave the matter over in the meantime. The Dominion Executive advised that the North Otago executive could be represented at the Dominion Conference by its president and one delegate. Messrs W. Malcolm and McLeod were appointed as delegates. It was decided to nominate Mr D. G. Ross as delegate on the Electoral 'Committee of the New Zealand Meat Board. The president then introduced Messrs L. W. Neill and B. G. Porter, of the Otago Mounted Rifles who were present to request the co-operation of the members in supplying horses and encouraging recruits to join the Waitaki Troop. Mr Neill stated that up till about 12 months ago there had been several units in New Zealand but they had not been at 25 per cent, strength. Since then the number of units had been reduced so as to make them up to full strength. There was a keen and efficient staff of officers but they were very short of men. They were doing their best to encourage young men to join, and in this respect the assistance of the members would be greatly appreciated. Another difficulty was the shortage of suitable horses, arid, here again, the members could be of assistance.

Mr Porter stated that the Government and all thinking people were convinced that the matter was serious. The position in North Otago had been getting worse, and the problem of getting more young men interested had arisen. The Defence Department was making the conditions much more attractive to the recruits. He asked the members for their co-operation in encouraging young men to join, Mr McLeod stated that he thought that the executive should support the movement and assist by encouraging young men to enroll and by supplying them with suitable horses. Mr J. Kingan spoke on the breeding of horses suitable for. military purposes, and he was apnointed to meet Mrjor-general R. Young when he visits the district in connection with the remount encouragement scheme. OVERSEAS MAILS Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under;— Saturday, June 18. —Great Britain, Ireland, Continent of Europe, via Cape Horn (per Port Jackson, from Auckland). at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Due in London July 25. Monday, June 20—Great Britain. Ireland. Continent of Europe, via Cape Horn (per Port Jackson, from Wellington). By New Zealand airliner a; 8 p.m. Letters only (extra fee Id per oz). Mail due London July 25. Tuesday, June 21.—New Guinea ana Japan (per Melbourne Maru, from Lyttelton), by north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Thursday. June 23.—Australia States, South Africa and the East, via Sydney, also Australia-Singapore-England air mail (per Awatea, from Wellington), by north express at 2 p.m. .Late-fee letters at C.P.O. 2,20 p.m., and at rail way station 3 p.m. Air mail due London July 7, Bv New Zealand air service. Letters only. Extra fee Id per oz. By airliner at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 25. —Japan, Samoa, Fiji, Honolulu, also Canada, United States of America. Great Britain. Ireland and Europe (per Mariposa, from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Late-fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Due London July 25. Sunday, June 26,—Fiji, Samoa, Honolulu, Japan, also Canada, United States of America. Great Britain, Ireland and Europe (by New Zealand airliner). Letters only, Id per oz extra. At midnight. Due London July 25. To connect with Mariposa at Auckland. Tuesday, June 28,—Tonga, Samoa and Fiji (per Matua, from Auckland), by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station at 3 p.m. ARRIVAL IN LONDON OF OVERSEAS MAILS Mails which ’ left Christchurch on May 14, via Vancouver, arrived in London on June 13. The air mail despatched from Christchurch on May 27. via Australia-Eng-land air mail service, arrived in London on June 9. INCOMING MAILS (Approximate Dates) June 20,—S.s. Akaroa, from London, via Auckland: English mail. June 21.—S.s. Awatea, from Sydney: Australian mail. June 25—S.s. Essex, from Liverpool, via Auckland: English mail. June 28.—R.m.s. Aorangi, from Vancouver: English and American mail. HOCKEY Team for to-day:— Pirata v. Maheno.—Misses K. Shirkey. N. McKerrow. B. Kirby, P. Hamilton, A. Bedford. J. Bissett, J. WateTreus. F. McKenzie, E. Bedford. G. Ross. K. Griffiths, M. Clare. Athletic v. Waimate, at Oamaru Misses N. Stringer, P. Patterson, O. Fraser, Mrs N. Abernethy. Misses R. Carrodus, N. Hawtin, I. Benson. N. Dougherty, B. Symon, S. McGregor. A McGregor.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING WESTON v. OAMARU LADIES In a match between the Weston and Oamaru Ladies’ Clubs, the former secured a win by 21 points. The following are the scores:— Weston.—G. Campbell 79, L, Campbell 78, K. Falloon 78. B. Campbell 77, A. McNaughton 76, B. Brightwell 76, A. Howell 76, E. Laney 75, W. Welch 73. Total 767. Oamaru Ladies.—Mrs Dennison 77, Miss Roney 76, Mrs Thyne, 76, Miss Tempero 75, Miss Minty 74, Mrs Nimmo 74, Miss Peterson 74, Miss F. French 74, Miss E. Rustaatch 74, Miss H. Rusbatch 72. Total 746. RAILWAY CLUB The following are the scores for the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Railway Club;—G. Brightwell 80 —o—Bo,0—80, V .Barker 80—2—80, T. McVinnie 79 —3—Bo, A. Banks 79—1—80, C. Smith 77—3—80, R. Smith 77—7—80. D, Bright 76-4—Bo, F. Dougherty 76—4—80, G. Slruthers 75 s—Bo,5 —80, C. Brown 70—15—80, W. Kennedy 73—7—80, ,E. Simpson 78—1 —79, C. Hinkley 77—2—79, J. Mackie 76—3 79, C. Andrew 78—0-—7 B, C. Bennie 76 —2—7 B, J. McPherson 76—1—77, W. Anderson 74—3—77, J. Halvorsen 75—1 —76, A. Rennie 75 —1—76, C. Jones 75 —l—76, S. Jones 69—7—76. The winners of last week’s buttons were: — Rifle button, J. Halvorsen; handicap button, C. Brown. CHURCH SERVICES To-morrow’s services at Columba Presbyterian Church will be taken by the Rev. Professor S. F. Hunter, his subject for the morning being “The Influence of the Bible,” and for the evening, “The Present World Crisis in Relation to Christianity.” The morning anthem will be “ How Lovely are the Messengers" (Mendelssohn), and the evening, “ In Humble Faith ” (Garrett). On Wednesday, commencing at 7.30 p.m., the annual Bible class concert will be held, the proceeds being in aid of the orphanage homes, and home and foreign missions. The subject for the Christian Science service to be held in the Douglas Social Credit Hall to-morrow is: “Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force? " In St. Luke’s parish to-morrow, Archdeacon Russell will celebrate Holy Communion at the close of the 11 o’clock Matins. He will also officiate at Totara at 2.30 rnd Newborough at 6.30. The Rev. Bernard Plumb will celebrate Holy Communion at St. Luke’s at 8 a.m. and officiate at Newborough at 11, and St. Luke’s at 6.30. He will take the Y.M.B.C. at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 2 p.m. The services in the St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. lan Dixon, who will take as his subject at the 11 o’clock service “ Not Far From the Kingdom,” and at the 6.30 service he will speak on “The March of Time," At Eveline at 6.30 Mr Andrew Hamilton will be the speaker. In the Methodist Church to-morrow the Rev. William B. Pickering will conduct both services. At 11 he will take as his subject, "Thy Word is a Lamp to My Feet and a Light to My Path,” and at 6.30, “An Old Testament Story and Its Meaning.” The Junior Choir will sing at the morning service, and the anthem. “I Am the Way,” will be rendered at the evening service. A social hour will be held after the evening service. The Rev. Pickering will conduct the service at Enfield at 2.30.

PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 18: 6.21 a.m. and 6.45 p.m, June 19: 7.8 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The Karu will load this morning 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 2. BASKETBALL Teams for to-day:— _ „ Oamaru A.—A. McKenzie, A. Blyth, R. Woodgate, P. Peterson. J. Fraser, I. Hayes, R. Stevenson, D. Chilcott, A. Maude. . , „ „ , Oamaru B. —M. Lindsay, R. Heselwood, E. McMullan, E. Cockburn, M. McNaughton, F. Miller, M. McEvoy, E. Gemmell, J. Farr. Oamaru C.—E. Park. D. Walker, M. Robinson, M. Campbell, J. Dixon, N. McCombie. M. Christie, A. Wilson, J. Lindsay, B. Turvey. C. Maffie. PRESBYTER’AN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION The St. Paul's Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union held a gift afternoon in the St. Paul’s Hall on Thursday afternoon, the hall being artistically decorated for the occasion. Mrs H. Hay presided. Miss McNaught gave a very interesting account of her travels in South Africa, and songs were given by Mesdames Kinder and South. A vote of thanks was passed to the speaker and the singers and to all who had assisted in making the afternoon a success. HEALTH INSURANCE The Oamaru Workers’ Educational Association has arrrnged a- discussion on National Health Insurance for Monday night at the Railway Social Hall. The tutor (Mr J. A. Brailsford) will open the discussion with a review of the Government’s scheme and healUi insurance in other countries. Mr V. I. Doran will speak on the scheme as it affects the friendly societies. Ihe public is invited and those who wish to may contribute a coin towards expenses. WAIMATE Dog Trials ’ The second and third events of the Canterbury championship dog trials, which are being held in conjunction with the jubilee meeting of the Waimate Sheep Dog Trial Club on the property oi Mr E. C. Studhohne, Te Waimate,” were concluded under more pleasant conditions. In the second event, heading, pull, and yarding, Mr M A. Mathieson’s Toby, with two good runs, annexed both the Waimate Open event and the Canterbury Championship, winning the latter event by a comfortable margin of points. After being placed sixth in the Waimate Open, Mr W. Ross’s Toby put up the best performance of the day in the run-off for the Championship, and finished in second place. The Waimate Maiden was won by R. A. Gibson’s Jotl, which had gained second place in the maiden event of the-pre-vious day. , _ _ , In ihe Huntaway, with slew, B. Callaghan’s Ben Romp put up a very meritorious performance to win both the provincial title and the Waimate Open. The Waimate Maiden went to T. McGimpsey’s Toy. Results:—

CLASS lI—HEADING, PULL, AND

YARDING, ABOUT 600 YARDS,

Waimate Open— M. A. Mathieson’s Scott, 57i points, 1; R. A. Gibson’s Jott, 54 points, 2; W. R. Macaulay's Tweed 111, 53 points, 3; D. A. Anderson’s Toby Junior, 494 points, 4; A. L. Aubrey’s Star, 48 points, 5; W. Ross’s Toby, 474 points, 6; I. F. Ross’s Flo and lan Anderson’s Glen, 47 points (equal), 7. . , Waimate Maiden. —R. A. Gibson s Jott, 54 points, 1; W. R. Macaulay’s Tweed 111, 53 points, 2; A. L. Aubrey’s Star, 48 points, 3. Canterbury Championship—M. A. Mathieson’s Scott (574 points and 57 points), total, 114 J points, 1; W. Ross s Toby (474 points and 58 points), total, 1054 points, 2; W. R. Macaulay’s Tweed 111 (53 points and 44 points), total, 97 points: 3; D. A. Anderson’s Toby Junior C 594 points and 43J points*, total. 93 points, 4; R. A. Gibson’s Jott (54 points and 38J points), total, 922 points, 5; A. L. Aubrey’s Star (48 points and 23 points), total 71 points, 6. In the run-off for the championship, the winning dog, Mr M. A. Mathieson’s Toby, cast to the right and went out freely, though he got slightly high on the head. He had a fair lift and pulled on a good line. His work at the yards was good, and he completed in good tII W, Ross’s Toby, which scored highest on this run, also cast to the right, running out freely and keeping a good line. He had a good head, lifted well and pulled on a good line. His work at the yards was very good and ne completed in good time. The first two placed dogs in the championship were the only ones to succeed in yarding the sheep. The judge. Mr J. Davidson, of Pleasant Point, said that the winning dog had put up two very good runs and that the performance of the second dog in the run off was exceptionally fine. The work of the dogs on the whole was very fair. CLASS 111, HUNT AWAY. WITH SLEW.

Waimate Open.—B. Callaghan’s Ben Romp 57 J points, 1; R. W. Wilson s Jock? 57 points, 2; I. Anderson s Dick, 54 points, 3; B. Callaghan’s Romp 111. n3J points, 4; W. Ross’s Don IVlinor, 524 points, 5; M. A. Mathieson’s Daniel, 52 Watoate 6 'Maiden.-T McGimpsey’s Toy, 50 points, 1; J. Martin s Watch 49J points, 2; S. Garlands Roy, 434 points, 3. , . . „ - , Canterbury Championship— B. Callaghan’s Ben Romp (574 points and .544 points), total 112 points, 1; W. Ross’s Don Minor (524 points and 5o points), total 1074 points, 2; R W. Wilson’s Jock (57 points and 464 points . total 1034 points, 3; M. A. Mathiesons Jock (52 points and 51 points), total 103 points. 4; lan Anderson’s Dick (54 points and 47 points), total 101 points,. 5; B. Callaghan’s Romp 111. 6. The runs-made by the winning dogs in the Canterbury Championship were exceptionally good, and one or two were outstanding, said the judge (Mi J. Davidson). The opening runs set a standard which the dogs failed to repeat in the run-off. . In the run-off the winning dog started away quietly with the sheep, and went through the first and second poles in a good line, hunting in good style. He made a good slew, and followed up the sheep well, but got a trifle far away from the sheep before completing in smin 9sec. W. Ross’s Don Minor made a good start, and hunted through the first poles in good line and made a good line to the second poles, but went slightly against command in passing through. He let the sheep get rather low before passing through the top poles. He completed in Bmm 33sec. KUROW Annual Reunion The Upper Waitaki Returned Soldiers’ Association held its annual reunion in the Kurow Memorial Hall last Saturday evening. There was a good attendance of members, and a large number of visitors came from the surrounding districts,, notwithstanding the bad weather conditions. Apologies for absence were received from the Oamaru branch, on account of the road being impassable, and also from Messrs A. H. Chapman. A. F. T. Munro. and many others. The function was one of the most successful yet held, and the toast list was headed by:—“ The King (Mr W. T. McLean, president). Silent Comrades” (W. McLean), The N.Z.R.S.A. ’’ (Mr E. Massey—Mr W. McLean), “The Visitors (Mr D. Small—Mr Drew). “The Nurses (Mr Sherris —Mr S. Mead), ‘South Afncan Veterans ” (Mr W. McLean—Mr E. Massey), “Upper Waitaki R.S.A.. (Mr Sherris. Omarama—Mr W. J. McLean). Items were rendered by Messrs W. J. McLean and MoSley (songs), McLean and Sherries (duet), and W. Austin (story). Street Naming

The streets of Kurow have now been named and the various names fixed m position. Several changes have taken place. What was “ Station has been renamed “Liverpool street and the “Main street” is now Bledisloe street.” This important work has been sponsored and carried out by the Kurow Vigilance Committee. Miniature Rifle Shooting The weekly shoot of the Kurow Miniature Rifle Club was held on the club’s range last Tuesday, there being a good attendance of members. Last week’s winners in the teams’shoot retained the lead as follows:—T. Sanders 78, R. Robinson 76. G. Jefferis 75. A. Fuller 76; total. 305. The rifle button was won by T. Sanders, and the handicap button by R. Robinson; The following were the highest scores:—T. Sanders 78, E. S. Wills, D. Menzies T. McKay, F. Todd. A. C. Robinson 77 J R. Jackson, A. Fuller. R. Robinson 76, Lester Worthington, G. Jefferis 75 F MacDonald, M. Stainger 74, F. Coates. K. Robinson 73. T. Arlidge 72. L Worthington 71, W. Gifford, G. \\ Cogger 70. K. Morrison 68, G. Jerrard 61. The average for the first 10 men was 76.6. Personal Miss F. Lawlor has returned to Kurow, and is recovering satisfactorily after her recent serious illness. Cold Winds Extremely bitter, cold north-west winds have been experienced here this week, commencing on Wednesday afternoon and not abating until yesterday morning. The first coating of snow is to be seen on the surrounding mountains, reaching down on to the foothills. Conditions are unpleasant, and temperatures cold.