NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23591, 30 August 1938, Page 15

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

RUGBY FOOTBALL NORTH OTAGO UNION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union was held last night, Mr M. F. Woodward (president) occupying the chair. Clark Shield Match The chairman reported that the officials of the Maheno Club had interviewed the officials of the Georgetown Club, and tentative arrangements had been made between them that the Clark Shield match be played at Georgetown on September 24.—1 t was pointed out that under the Clark Shield rules the match must be played at Oamaru and in the country in alternate years.—-After some discussion it was decided by the majority of the members to agree to the match being played at Georgetown on September 24, subject to the acceptance by the Waitaki Sub-union. The sub-union was to take the gate in lieu of the grant promised by the union. Hospitality Acknowledged The Eastern Districts (Palmerston) Sub-union wrote returning thanks for the hospitality extended to the officials and players on their visit to Oamaru. Ranfurly Shield Match Mr Woodward reported on the Ranfurly Shield match against Otago at Cansbrook on Saturday. Realising that North Otago would not see a great deal of the ball in the match, the forwards were instructed to make the game tight and the backs, to tackle hard in the hope that the team would be able to benefit from the opponents’ mistakes. The team went out on the field determined to carry out the instructions, and, with an element of luck. North Otago .should have scored several points. They were very pleased with the tight packing and the tackling of the forwards and the tackling of the backs,, and the match against Otago meant that football in Oamaru was not as bad as some people were inclined to think. Of the team, McLaren and Anderson were the best of the backs, and Muldrew of the forwards. The game was uninteresting from the Otago point of view, because the North Otago forwards and backs kept Otago penned up most of the time.—lt was decided to write thanking the Otago Union, especially Mr Hayes, for the hospitality extended to the players and officials at Dunedin, and the secretary was instructed to write’letters of congratulation to the members of’the team on the excellent exhibition given by them against Otago. Town Teams The following teams have been selected to represent Town against Country at Duntroori on Saturday:— A ■ Team, Full-back. Campbell; three-quarters Bruce. Anderson, Davey; five-eighths, Jackson, Gillies; half-back, McLaren; forwards—Sim, Watt, Easton, Johnston, Mather, Brown, Ludemann, Muldrew. B Team.—Full-back. Daniels; threequarters—Reid, Taylor, Thorne- fiveeighths. Collins, Walton; half-back, Hunt; forwards—Slack, Miller, Rapson, Hodge. Howell, Wilson, Todd, Henry. Emergenices.—Backs, Aldous, Stewart; forwards, Sparks, Clelland. Messrs McPhail and J. Palmer were appointed managers of the teams.

Practices will be held at Takaro Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 o’clock. Draw for Saturday

Final of Third Grade, Athletic v. Old Boys, at Oval, at 1.30 p.m. (W. Mays); Ralph Cup (juniors), Athletic v. Excelsior, at Oval, at 2.45 p.m. (W. Kearns); Old Boys v. Maheno. at No. 2, at 2.45 p.m. (T. Cahill).

EQUATOR

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

TOWNSHIP OF GLASS

KAKANUrS CLAIM TO FAME

LARGE NUMBER OF HOTHOUSES

BIGGEST VINERY SOUTH OF

Kakanui. the popular seaside resort nine miles south of Oamaru, has an industry that every year is making the township more and more famous throughout the length and breadth of New Zealand. It is its extensive grape and tomato-growing that is making the name of Kakanui so widely known, for every year over six tons of first quality grapes and thousands of cases of dessert and cooking tomatoes are sold from the district. Not only is Kakanui famous for its produce but also for its vineries, one of which is the largest in the southern hemisphere and covers a full acre of ground.

Founder of Industry The pioneer of the Industry was, as far as can, be ascertained, Mr Robert McDonald, a carpenter by trade, who first saw the possibilities of growing grapes under glass in Kakanui. The first section of his vinery was commenced about 60 years ago and he did not complete the last frame until he had turned 75 years of age. After he retired, his son-in-law, Mr James Grant, took over the vineries and carried on until 1915, when Mr G. W. Cleverley bought the business, and it was after his arrival on the scene that the industry began to make rapid strides. When Mr Cleverley commenced business there were only two glasshouses in Kakanui, his huge vinery and one owned by the Misses Watson. This number began to increase rapidly in a few years and now there are no fewer than 11 growers with two or three glasshouses each in Kakanui. Most of these are for tomatoes, and approximately 20,000 plants thrive under the thousands of square yards of glass. Unrivalled Growing Conditions The unrivalled conditions under which Kakanui grapes and tomatoes are grown were explained to an Otago Daily Times reporter by Mr Cleverley, who’ has made a close study of the question. The situation at Kakanui was an ideal one, he stated, for it was on a limestone formation with soil similar to that which was being shipped to various parts of the Dominion for cricket pitches and similar uses. As far as his own position was concerned, he had an unlimited supply of water, so that, with the sunny weather enjoyed at Kakanui, there seemed to be nothing lacking in the cultivation of grapes and tomatoes. There seemed to be some qualities in the soil that made the flavour of Kakanui produce different from any other, and this was probably why its produce was so popular throughout the Dominion. In a Crystal Palace Mr Clcverley’s acre of vineries are all connected, and it is a rather unusual experience to walk through this “ Crystal Palace of the South ” in the heat of a summer’s day. One section of the vinery is heated by other means than the sun. and this is for very early grapes. The heating system is an interesting one. and shows the advantages of modern methods. There is a furnace with an automatic stoker which works rather ingeniously. A feeder-box is filled with fine coal, and this is slowly propelled by a screw into the furnace. A draught enters with the coal through the bottom of the furnace so that a continuous flame is available to heat the water. The furnace is regulated to whatever heat is required and a thermostat switches on and off the stoker to maintain the correct heat, In this way a regular heat is- kept in the vinery itself, which is heated with nipes of running hot water.

Mr Cleverley said that his worries of keeping an even heat had ceased with the advent of this device for it practically controlled itself. The vinery was kept at a heat of about 50 degrees and already the vines wore beginning to shoot. Grapes from this house would be ready for sale about Christmas. Mr Cleverley said, and he tried to get all these grapes disposed of before the main crop came in in February.

There was little special cultivation with vines, Mr Cleverley added, bid there were always little problems to be solved. As an example of this, he mentioned a difficulty they had had to overcome and said that the solution might be of use to others who read of it. For years they have lost several

vines for no apparent reason at all, and it was not until the other day that the cause was discovex-ed. Gases from the ground were found to be killing the vines and manuka branches spread on the earth were found to be the cure. The manner in which this was discovered was rather interesting. An expert with a forked stick like a water diviner’s and holding chemicals in his hands walked over the affected areas and the gases were discovered when the stick reacted in the usual way. With manuka spread on the ground, the stick failed to react, thus proving the effectiveness of the cure. The busy season in this veritable township of glass will soon be starting, and in a few months hundreds of hands will be engaged in thinning out grapes and pruning tomato plants before the work of picking and packing the fruit begins in the heat of a Kakanui summer.

SAVAGE CLUB

RAID ON WAIMATE HAPU ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT A strong party of over 30 members of the Oamaru Savage Club raided the Waimate Savage Club on Saturday night and presented an excellent programme. Great Chief M. Thyne was installed in the chair by Ex-Great Chief Knell who gave a welcome to the visiting Savages and presented Great Chief Thyne with a badge as a memento of the raid. The following programme was presented:—Selection, Oamaru Savage Club Orchestra: item, Ex-Great Chief McDiarmid and sons; selection. Regimental Band quartet; songs. Savage W, Renton: mandolin solo. Savage Jackson, accompanied by the Savage Club Orche-tra; selection, Savage Club Orchestra: piano duel. Savages Burry and Forrester; song, Mr Monteith; cornet duet. Messrs Milncs and Loper; song, Mr Johnston Mayfield. The accompaniments were played by Mr G. Dorward. During the programme Mr B, B. Blackmore gave an interesting address on American life.

BOWLING

PHOENIX CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Phoenix Bowling Club was held in the club pavilion last night, Mr T. Herron (president) occupying the chair, and 25 members attending. The Year’s Activities The review of the year’s activities showed that the club had enjoyed a very successful season. The membership was well maintained with 144 members (one life, 68 active, 10 honorary active, 33 honorary, and 28 ladies). Mr A. G. Robertson, who did valuable work for many years, removed to Dunedin and was tendered a complimentary social before his departure. Under the supervision of Mr D. H. Thomson, the competitions were completed promptly, the automatic twodraw system proving _a_ decided success. and the competitions resulting as ' follows: —Championship Singles (Corson Cup), Mr Joe Reid; Championship Pairs. Messrs G. Foster and J. Reid; Championship Rinks (Panckhurst Scrolls)—Messrs F. Grant. A. Bremner. A. C. Forrest and J. T. Adams: Handicap Singles (Thomson Cup) Mr W. Drennan; Club Pairs, Mean’s R. Hopkins and J D. Forbes; Club Rinks— Messrs P. Murray. W. Drennan, D. Craig and D. R. Corson. Two-bowl Pairs, Messrs H. Drennan and D. H. Thomson. , , , , The club gratefully acknowledged a gift of four gold scrolls from Mrs Panckhurst in memory of her husband. Congratulations were extended to Messrs A. G. Robertson, A. C. Forrest, J. T. Adams and D. H. Thomson for their very creditable showing at the Dominion tournament by reaching the semi-final and securing third prize, losing to Mr H. Wilson. (Linwood) by two points. The winning rink at the Labour Day tournament comprised Messrs Blakey, Colenso, Easton and Buist, and at the Hampden tournament. Messrs G. Roney, A. Watson, T, Wright and J. T. Adams. The club was successful in winning the Sidey Cup and the Mills Shield at the Easter tournament. Messrs J. A Dunbar and E. W. Grenfell won the Championship Pairs, and Mr A. Slater was runner-up in the Singles. Mr G, P. Mollison won the Veterans’ Cup, and in the Otago-Canterbury match the club was worthily represented by Messrs J. A. Dunbar, E. W. Grenfell and D. H. Thomson. The billiard tables were well patronised, the receipts. which were a considerable help to the club’s finances, being slightly in excess of the previous year’s. The Billiards Committee was thanked, especially Messrs D. R. Corson (convener), J. D. Forbes and H. Coulter for their willing assistance. Mr C. H. Reid (greenkeeper) continued to give entire satisfaction in his many duties, the greens and surroundings being kept in excellent order. The Green Committee was re-elected in March, and thanks were accorded its members for their untiring labours, especially Mr T. Herron for his valuable assistance.

The club’s finances were in a sound position. Receipts amounted to £429 8s 5d and excess assets over liabilities £1598 14s lid. The overdraft was reduced by £3O during the year and £6B was paid off loan for building improvements.

Election of Officers

Mr D. H. Thomson was congratulated on his re-election to the council of the New Zealand Bowling Association. In appreciation of her many services as refreshments convener, Mrs T. Berry was presented with a crystal vase. Thanks were accorded the ladies for their co-operation and assistance at social evenings and in dispensing refreshments, Mr D. R. Corson for the improved entrance gate, Mr A. Slated for the seats for the billiard room. Mr E. D, Watts for the supervision of the afternoon games, Messrs D. H, Reid, A. G. Robertson and J. Crisp for care of the flower plots, and the honorary auditor (Mr T. Watson). The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. Selection of Teams

Mr Herron stated that in selection last season there was a good deal of complaint, sometimes justified, and he considered the club should have one selector. Much improvement could be made in the centre’s selection of teams to meet visiting clubs. In the North Otago Centre there ,were three selectors and this led to chaos. The whole of the centre executive was selected to represent the centre, but whilst the members of the executive were entitled to games, they should not have all the games and others were entitled to play. The trouble occurred in this respect. The centre should also have one selector if possible. Mr D. H. Thomson stated that the centre selectors had each stood down in turn in the selection of teams. He would do his best to give every member a fair spin irrespective of winning the Mills Shield or otherwise—Mr J. T. Calder said the best centre teams should always be selected irrespective of which club the players belonged to. Mr Thomson replied that some time ago the teams were selected on the quota system, but he moved an amendment with the result that the centre selection was now made on merit, irrespective of the clubs. After a good deal of discussion a recommendation to the centre was passed—” That the centre selectors collaborate with club selectors in the submission of names for selection to the North Otago teams. New President

On taking the chair, the newlyelected president (Mr H. P. S. Familton) expressed appreciation of the valued services given by Mr T. Herron, especially during the last two years, which included the club’s jubilee year. Ho also expressed the gratitude of the members for the work done by the pioneers of the club in providing the exceptionally fine pavilion and the greens such as they enjoyed to-day.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr H. Meek; president, Mr H. P. S. Familton; vice-president, Mr E. D. Watts; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr D. H. Thomson; honorary auditor, Mr T. Watson; committee—Messrs T. Herron, D. R. Corson, J. T. Calder, J. D. Forbes, N. H. Colquhoun. A. Bremner, A. C. Forrest, T. McKenzie; Match Committee —Messrs E. D, Watts, A. Slater, J. D. Forbes; vacancy on Green Committee, Mr E. D. Watts; sole selector, Mr D, H. Thomson; Billiards Committee—Messrs D. R. Corson (convener), H. Coulter, J. Maxwell, J. D. Forbes, and F. W. Humphries; delegates to North Otago Centre, Messrs T. Herron and D. H. Thomson; club coach, Mr D. H. Thomson.

General The retiring president (Mr T. Herron) expressed appreciation and thanks to the officials, committee and members, especially Mr H. P. S. Familton (vice-president), Mr D. H. Thomson (secretary) and the ladies for their very line support during his term of office. Four active and two honorary members were elected and three honorary members were transferred to the active roll. The secretary (Mr D. H. Thomson) was granted an honorarium of £lO, the same as last year, and appreciation was expressed for his very valuable services to the club. The committee was authorised to take into consideration the full-time engagement of a greenkeeper for the whole of the year.

WHERE WILL IT END?

THE FORESHORE EROSION INROADS IN FIFTY YEARS A SERIOUS POSITION To the greater . number of North Otago people, the erosion of the Oamaru foreshore is not a question that disturbs their thoughts of the future nor does it excite the imagination to wondering what will become of the town before the close of the present century. All that seems to interest most residents is what the results of each storm will be, the nature of the protection work that is being carried out, and the money that will have to come out of their own pockets. But a talk with old residents and a perusal of early maps of the town give one something of a shock when the amount of land that has been washed away is discovered. An Idea of What' Has Gone

The inroads of the sea in the past 50 or 60 years have destroyed hundreds and hundreds of acres of good land i between the Oamaru Harbour and the ' present abattoirs. In fact, a # section I of land at least 50 yards wide has i been eaten away by the hungry seas in the past half-century. A roadway, which was the continuation of _ the present Beach street, has long been washed away, a playing field is no more, and swimming baths have been destroyed by the pounding of the waves. There are residents of the town who can recall when shows were held on land that has since been washed away. The greatest damage by heavy seas has occurred from about the present gasworks to the Waitaki Boys’ High School, and at the Railway Station and Woollen Factory the erosion in the past few years has been very noticeable. The large buildings of the old Woollen Factory were threatened by the sea, and about 20 years ago the mills had to be abandoned, and the present buildings were erected on the . west side of the main railway line. At present only a few ruins are left near the cliff s edge and the tall chimney stands a lonely indication of what has gone. At'the Waitaki Boys” High School the erosion has been no less rapid, and every year sections of the cliff crumble away. When it is stated that there was a road and a large field outside the present sports area, the destructive work of the sea can be realised.

The Present Position A vastly different picture is presented to-day. Now hungry waves attack the narrow strip of land between Oamaru and the sea with every south-easterly storm. Huge inroads have been made into the esplanade until the recent steps by the Government and the Borough Council became necessary and urgent. The foreshore has become, in recent years a priceless strip of land, a bulwark between thousands of pounds pi property, buildings and transport services and the insatiable ocean. The coastline is as changed as the town itself. In recent storms, the waves encroached to within a foot of the southeastern wall of the gasworks retort house and to within only two yards of the Railways Department’s engine sheds. Now only about 30 yards separate the sea from the main trunk railway line, which skirts Humber street on the east. A Gloomy Picture What does the future hold in store for Oamaru? In 50 years the sea has washed away fully 50 yards—approximately a yard a year—and in recent years the erosion has been more rapid than In earlier times. Although protection work is being carried out on a fairly extensive scale at present, there are many who consider that it will be insufficient to stay the onward path of the waves. Erosion of a yard a year, as in the past, will bring the waves in 30 years’ time to the present railway line and within striking distance of the business section of the town, for only 30 yards of land separate the sea and the . permanent way. It is a gloomy picture to envisage. • . If the sea does overcome the present protection work, the main trunk railway line will have to be shifted, and there will be only one place left for the permanent way, and that will be a route from Pukeuri, behind the hills of Oamaru, and through the Totara flats. What this would *mean to Oamaru can easily be imagined, and, as one resident remarked, “The people will have to take to the hills when that happens." The change would cost the State thousands of pounds, and it would mean that Oamaru itself would have to be practically abandoned or transferred to the hills. It would seem that a more thorough Investigation of the position might be profitably undertaken by the Government and the question approached from a scientific point of view. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of property are in danger, and the expenditure of still larger amounts of money on protection work may be worth while. Certainly, the outlook for Oamaru is a gloomy one unless something drastic is done to protect the town from destruction before the close of (he century. PERSONAL Mr John Foss has received a position with a leading Wellington firm, Messrs Hutchison and Wilson. Mr Foss, who was a keen member of the Oamaru Mounled Rifles Band, has now joined the Wellington Tramways Band. Regret was expressed at the annual meeting of the Phoenix Bowling Club last night at the passing of Mr George Livingstone, an old and respected honorary member of the club, and at the untimely death of Mr Harold L. Familton, a very popular and valu- I able member. Motions of sympathy I with the relatives were passed in the usual manner. J A motion of sympathy was passed 1 at the North Otago Rugby Union’s meeting last night with Mr W. Yor- ' ston (junior selector) in the death of I his wife. i Mr Allan Calder, son of Mr and Mrs J. T. Calder, Stour street, Oamaru, and a well-known representative Rugby j football player, who has been teach- i

ing in Southland schools for the last few years, has received notice of his transfer to Scargill School, North Canterbury. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr N. Jansen, Mr F. Barnett (Wellington), Mr H. Cannop, Mr N. Cannop (Hastings), Miss A. Shepperd (Mastbrton), Mr C. S. Robinson (Christchurch), Mr G. Miller (Timuru), Miss B. Perry, Miss Knowles, Mr 0. E. Wood, Mr J. A. McCall, Mr R. W Shepherd, Mr E. H. McArter (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Dollamore (Goi’e). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr and Mrs D. M. Walker, Mr H. B. Rae (Wellington.!, Vlr A. Pringle (Auckland), Miss ,E. Anderson, Miss J. Fitzgerald (Ashburton), Mr J. A. Parcell, Mr W. Veint, Mr. and Mrs A. Key, Mrs W. Jilley, Mrs C, Bett, Mrs Berry, Mr M. Taylor, Mrs A. W. Johnson, Mr and Mrs A. Bell. Mr and Mrs H. Ree, Mr F. H. Longman. Mr J. R. Weatherston (Cromveil), Mr and Mrs Milligan (Crooks;on). Mr and Mrs J. R. Anderson, Mr ind Mrs J. Inglis (Warton), Miss Beverly (Invercargill), Miss S. Evans tHedgehope), Mr J. R. Bell, Mr D. Jolightly Mr W. Suther- , and (Benmore), Mr R. A. Sutherland ' Wanganui), Mrs W, E. A. Martin,,Mr | 1,. Martin (Feilding), Mr W. Beaven Christchurch), Mr J. M. Griffiths, Mr 1. J. Wilson, Mr R. Creighton, Mr S. 1 Pearson, Mr P. Wilson (Kyeburn), ; Jr R. Weir, Mr J. G. Scott, Mr J. C. Julholland, Mr A. F. Nord/ Mr H. R. ! ’arson. Mr D. R. Fowler. Mr P. Kane : Ranfurly).

OPERA HOUSE “BIG FELLA”

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES

PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—August 30: 6.13 turn, and (5.38 p.m. Arrival—S.s. Waipahi (1783 tons, McNicol), at 11.30 p.m. on Saturday, from Dunedin. Departure.—Waipahi, at 11 a.m. yesterday, for Wellington, Nelson, arid New Plymouth, via ports. Notes The Waipiata will load here: bn Saturday, September 17, for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s motor vessel Opawa is scheduled to arrive at this port on Wednesday, September 7, to commence discharge of west coast United Kingdom cargo. The Waipahi is expected about Thursday, September 8, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Karetu. from Newcastle and Sydney* via Hobart, Bluff, Dunedin* Timaru, Lyttelton, arid Oamaru, 1 is-due here about September 7. The Wainui will load here to-mor-row, August 31, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Poolta. with coal from Westport, is expected here on Friday, September 2. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM” Two big audiences greeted “ Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm ” on Saturday and the fact was generally conceded that Shirley Temple was growing up and so was better able to cater for the adults. In this story she is ably assisted by a big adult cast,' and so first-grade entertainment is apparent all through. This excellent musical comedy shows finally, to-night. “BAD MAN OF BRIMSTONE” Epic saga of the West and the story of how law and order supplanted the reign of the six-gun, “ The Bad Man of Brimstone,” starring Wallace Beery; will come to the Majestic Theatre tomorrow. Famous for his portrayals of bad man roles, Beery, as leader of a gang of outlaws who rule the town of Brimstone, is offered one of the finest opportunities of his long kinematic career. Filmed against scenes of rugged grandeur in the Zion National Forest of Utah. “The Bad Man of Brimstone” is the story of a gangster of the 80’s whose reign is interrupted when he discovers that a stranger who is attempting to clean up Brimstone is his own son. The part of the son is taken by Dennis O’Keefe, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s. newbst discovery. O’Keefe- falls in love with Virginia Bruce, the daughter of Brimstone’s crooked judge.

It is true that Paul Robeson, the impressive star of “Big Fella,” which is the current attraction at the Opera House, has never been seen or heard to better advantage than in the part allotted to him in his latest film.. Big Fella ” is designed to exploit the per- [ soaality and glorious voice, of the famous negro star, and in this it admirably succeeds, for both his acting and singing are delightful throughout. It is a new type of picture for Robeson, who is cast as a dockside worker In Marseilles, called in by. the police to assist in tracing a small boy who has disappeared from a vessel in port. The story relates how Robeson eventually finds the boy, who, wanting excitement, gives ouj that he was kidnapped; by his discoverer. After a series of fresh episodes, the boy Is finally returned to his parents after he has ' undergone some exciting adventures. Among some of the numbers sung by Robeson are “Lazin’,” “I Got a Robe,” and “ You Didn’t Oughta Do Such Things." Elisabeth Welch admirably seconds her compatriot and contributes liberally to the entertainment by her rendering o* three songs, including .the number “Harlem.in My Heart.” “THREE SMART GIRLS” ■ Millions have heard the, glorious voice of Deanna Durbin singing in Eddie Cantor’s radio show. Now everybody in town can see Deanna’s rare beauty on the screen and hear her golden tones at the same time. Dainty Miss , Durbin has been brought to" the screen by the New Universal in “Three Smart Girls,” which begins its twoday season at the Opera House tomorrow at the matinee. Possessing a lyric soprano voice that electrifies all who hear it, little Miss Durbin makes her screen debut in one of the gayest comedy dramas ever to come out of Hollywood. It deals with the madcap adventures of three lovely daughters of a New York millionaire, who join in a conspiracy to break up their father's romance with a fortunehunting beauty. The blonde, played by Binnie Barnes, and her scheming mother, portrayed by Alice Brady, put up a spirited fight for their matrimonial prize, but are outwitted by the three smart girls, Charles Winninger, as the millionaire, Ray Milland and Mischa Auer are prominently cast. Patrons will be enchanted by the music, thrilled by the romance, and convulsed by the humour of “ Three Smart Girls.”

TRINITY COLLEGE DOMINICAN CONVENT RESULTS The following are the results of the Trinity College of Music theory examination, held at the Dominican College, Teschemakers. last June; — Advanced Intermediate N. Blackwood 81 (merit). H. Carter 79 (merit) » Intermediate M. Wood 96 (honours). I. Johnson 73, M. Bolwell 67. . j Advanced Junior | R. Carter 76 (merit), J. Inder 65. | Junior ' R. Toohill 100 (honours), P. Clinton 98 (honours), Z. Hart 97 (honours), J. Morey 95 (honours), M. McCosker 93 | (honours). Preparatory J. Blackie 99 (honours), R. Jenkins 99 (honours), J. Fitzgerald 96 (honi ours), A. McCone 91 (honours), K. J Simmons 90 (honours). | ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Staff Social A very enjoyable time was spent by the members of the staff of Messrs H. B. Burton and Son. at a social evening in the Strand Tea Rooms; Music for dancing was supplied by Master R. Keith, and much appreciated items were given by Miss Sherwin (songs), Miss Doran (tap dance), Mr R. Stevenson (musical monologue), and Mr A. Anderson (mouth organ solos). Mr Mulhern was M.C.. arid supper was provided by the ladies of the staff, under the supervision'of Miss McKee. Rough Seas Oamaru experienced a rather rough sea over the week-end. which was still running high yesterday. Water was rushing over the lower portion of the breakwater, but only now and then would some go over the new portion. No damage has yet been reported, but there was no work on the .breakwater or foreshore all day yesterday. Public Notices ' On Friday next, at .their sale rooms, Messrs. J. D. Familton and Sons will offer at auction, on account of Mr R. J. Palmer, a - six-roomed dwelling in Thames highway, and also for another client a freehold property of two acres at th<? south Town Belt. , v 0 ■,