NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23595, 3 September 1938, Page 20

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

IN THE COUNTRY CONDITIONS AGAIN UNFAVOURABLE FARMING PROGRESS HELD UP MARKETS FOR PRODUCE Weather conditions are again unfavourable, heavy rain having fallen on Thursday night, with a further light fall of snow in the back country. Farmers were making steady progress with their work during the last few weeks. ,but the recent rain will have the effect of again holding up "the work indefinitely. Oats Merchants have received fairly large orders for seed Garton oats this week, but apart from this inquiry the oat market is very quiet. Wheat Further orders have come to hand this week for seed purposes, and farmers have made a big effort these last few weeks to sow their spring wheat before it is too late. Varieties of spring wheat are in short compass, and there has been a fairly good clean-up of the Tuscan variety, etc. , Potatoes This market has slumped badly, and merchants have received telegraphic advice from Auckland that it is not advisable to forward potatoes there, as present indications would show that consignments have not realised the cost of shipping to Auckland. Chaff The chaff market is easing off, as the demand for feed purposes is not so acute. However, there is very little good chaff offering, and prices are unchanged at the moment. Seeds Some lines of cowgrass and Montgomery red clover have been shelled recently. Samples are showing the effect of the bad weather earlier in the season. Sales are difficult to make, as growers' ideas of value are above pres-' ent market values. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.— September 3: 9.49 a.m. and 10.15 p.m. September 4: 10.40 a.m. The Waipiata will load here on Saturday, September 17, for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The New Zealand Shipping Company's motor vessel Opawa will now arrive at this port on Tuesday, September 6 to commence discharge ot west coast United Kingdom cargo. The Waipahi is expected about Thursday, September 8, to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Flymouth, via ports. The Karetu, from Newcastle and Sydney, via Hobart, Bluff, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton and Oamaru is due here about Thursday, September 8. The Wainui will load at this port on Wednesday, September 14, for Wellington, Napier and Guborne, via P °The Poolta. with coal froni Westport is expected to arrive on Sunday, and will sail on Monday for Lyttelton, to complete discharge. RUGBY FOOTBALL Team for to-day:— „ Old Boys Juniors—Grant, Dunkley, Wilson, A. Hall. Falloon. J. Hall. Cairns, Cagney. Tisdall. Cooney, Gray, Christopher, Townsend. Gunn.

NEWS OF THE DAY (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

WINTRY CONDITIONS COLD SNAP IN NORTH OTAGO HAIL AND SLEET LIGHT SNOW IN BACK COUNTRY After the bright, warm sunshine of the last two weeks, presaging a return to spring, a very cold snap, reminding one of the depths of winter, has been experienced in North Otago. Light rain began to fall on Thursday, continuing intermittently throughout the day and developing into a steady, heavy downpour at night and in the early hours of yesterday morning. A cold southerly wind made conditions more uncomfortable, and, though there were breaks of sunshine during the day, the stormy weather showed no sign of abating last night. At times hail and sleet fell, and light snow was experienced in the back country. Stormy Seas Fairly stormy seas have been raging off the coast, and heavy waves have been pounding the Oamaru breakwater and battering the foreshore. The protective works being carried out by the Railways Department along the foreshore opposite the station have stood up to the strain very well, especially along the section opposite the engine sheds, where the almost completed wall of concrete blocks and stone appears to be substantial enough to withstand the roughest seas. It is understood that 16,000 of these heavy concrete blocks are to be made and placed along the foot of the foreshore to provide a toe for the rock wall to be built. Oamaru Creek in Flood The heavy rain brought the Oamaru Creek down in flood, but not as severely as during the winter. The Gardens Croquet Club's green is under water, and there is some flooding in the vicinity of Chelmer street, but nothing of a serious nature has been reported. The Rainfall In the 24 hours up to 9 a.m. yesterday 80 points of rain were recorded by Mr William Forrester at Oamaru. This is more than has been registered at Oamaru for some considerable time, and is also in excess of the total rainfall for last month, which reached only 50 points. PORT STATISTICS MONTHLY FIGURES The Oamaru port statistics for last month were as follows:—Coastal: Inwards, 415 tons (sugar 86* empty returned crates 30, seeds 22, timber 19, woolpacks 9, pipes 8, empty returned bags 3; coal 1, 8 motor cars, 7 motor lorries); outwards, 1270 tons (flour 902, pollard and bran 165, potatoes 57, eggs 28, woollens 21, lime 15, oats 13, oaten products 7, Oamaru stone 6, beans and peas 2, 1000 cases of Lane's emulsion). Overseas: Inwards 206 tons (coal 206); outwards, 1029 tons (frozen meat 760, wines 167, tallow 56, Livameal 20, beans and peas 13, empty drums 8, seeds 4). KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "THE BUCCANEER" "The Buccaneer" will be the feature at the Majestic Theatre to-day at the matinee and to-night. Although founded on fact, this picture, written around the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte, is not deeply concerned with authenticity. Rousing popular entertainment is its primary consideration, and this has been admirably achieved. Skirmishes on land and sea provide robust spectacle and thrills, while virile romance and rich comedy are also well represented. The cast is strong and well chosen. Fredric March cuts a striking figure and interprets the role of Lafitte with gusto and fine "effect. Akim Tamiroff takes the part of Dominique You, Lafitte's cut-throat lieutenant, and does it so picturesquely and humorously - that he lines up very close indeed to the hero himself. And Franciska Gaal, the fascinating and talented Hungarian player, offers still another challenge to the star. Franciska appears as a Dutch girl, the sole survivor of a ship sunk by one of Lafitte's followers, and she makes an instant impression. If she has dramatic talent beyond that required for this kind of role, she should be an undoubted screen success. Ker beauty is of the wholesome, heartwarming, type, all too rarely seen in films nowadays. Included in the supporting cast are Margot Grahame, Walter Brennan, lan Keith, Douglass Dumbrille, and Hugh Sothern, who all turn in excellent .performances. Supporting featurettes include two news, interest, and " Popeye " Cartoon. It bears the "Universal certificate." OPERA HOUSE " HIGH FLYERS " AND " EIGHT BELLS" The Opera House will screen for the last time to-night that fine dual feature programme that had its initial screening last night. "High Flyers," starring those inimitable comedians, Wheeler and Woolsey, proved itself to be an exceptionally good comedy and nothing funnier has come to the Opera House screen. "Eight Bells," starring Ralph Bellamy and Ann Sothern. is a stirring drama of mutiny on the high seas, and is full of action. " High Flyers," plus selected featurettes, will be •screened at the 'matinee. "A Family Affair " Lionel Barrymore appears with a capable cast in the new M.G.M; picture, "A Family Affair," which shows Monday and Tuesday at the Opera House. The story is of the average life in a small town in America. An old family, long respected in the community, comes to grief when an older married daughter indiscreetly gets involved with another man. At the same time, the father, a courageous old county judge, returns a decision on a public project which is bitterly opposed by his towns-people. Barrymore, as the justice, portrays the character with his usual depth of understanding, and the supporting cast includes Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden, Mickey Rooney, Charley Grapewin, Spring Byington. Julie Haydon and Sara Haden.

RIFLE SHOOTING

NORTH OTAGO CHAMPIONSHIPS A RECORD MEETING Notes by " Target" FIXTURES September 3. Triangular match, Waimate, Timaru, and North Otago. for the Lewis and Faulkner shields, at Oamaru. September 17.—Central Otago Championships, at Ranfurly. The executive of the North Otago 'Miniature Rifle Association should be very pleased indeed with the record attendance at the annual championships held last Saturday night. With 197 riflemen in the individual and 48 teams from North and Central Otago, the entry easily constituted a record for an association championship meeting. The organisation of the fixture ran very smoothly, and progress scores were posted early. Weston won the Champion Teams Match with a score of 391, followed by Awamoko as runners-up with 389. The A Grade Teams' Match was tied with Maheno and Railway 11, 390 each, and Ranfurly (389) won the B Grade, with Pukeuri (387) runners-up. A tie also resulted in the C Grade, Kawarau and Hampden II being equal with 372. J. E. Kearney, A. North, and W. T. Ford tied with possibles in the A Grade individual, and 12 others secured 79'-s to be included in .the prize list. No double possibles were scored, and J. P. Kearney, O. C. Gould, F. H. Longman, and A. North tied in the A Grade aggregate with 159's, W. T. Ford, J. E. Kearney, W. Gorinski, and G. E. Gibson following with one point less. The B Grade individual went to S. Robbie and E. G. Henderson with one off the possible, and eight riflemen secured 78's, and a similar number 77's. First place was taken in the B Grade aggregate by A. Stewart, who notched a possible in the second shoot to score 158, R. Hedges, R. Weir, E. Lee, E. G. Henderson, and C. Rennie coming next with 156, and five riflemen were another point behind. D. H. Walsh was.first with 79 in the C grade individual, followed by Mrs Mulrooney with 78, and Miss E. Peterson, Mrs A. F, Key, and Mrs Betts with 77 each. D. H. Walsh also gained first place in the C Grade aggregate with 155, Mrs Mulrooney again filling second place with 154, fololwed by Mrs A. F. Key 153, Mrs Betts 150, W. Cameron 149, Miss E. Peterson, G. C. Hurst and D. Biggs 147. The winners of the ladies' off-the-rifle match were Mrs Mulrooney 78, Miss E. Peterson 77, Miss M. O'Donnell 77, Mrs A. F. Keys 77; Mrs Betts 77, Miss I. Murray 77, Mrs McFadgen 76, • and five others scored 75. In the ladles handicap, possibles were secured by Miss Peterson, Miss O'Donnell, Mrs McFadgen, Mrs A. F. Key, Mrs Betts. Mrs Mulrooney, Mrs Campbell, and Mrs Goodall. North Otago Clubs H. Brant notched a possible for Oamaru this week, and E. Roney a 79. The club's championship scores are as follows, the first two having to shoot off to decide the winner:—H. Brant, Ml, H. Koppert 631. A. Rudduck 629. E. Roney 628, R. Hinkley 627, A. North 626. G. Qoran 626. A challenge match between employees of Meek's Mill and the Roney family resulted in a win for Roneys by 8 points. Scores:—E. Roney 79. S. Roney 78. R. Roney 76. G Roney jun., 76. G. Roney, sen.. 73; total, 382. Meek's: H. Brant 80, S. Pile 75, J. May 74. W. May 73. I. Mark 72; total. 374. The Weston Club's shoot this week was a good one. W. Cottingham and K. Falloon each scored possibles, and 79's were obtained by G. Campbell, L. Clark. E. Beatty. A. Howell, and A. McNaughton. . . , With a score of 77. Mrs Andrew headed the list for the Railway Ladies' Club. Mrs Bartley and Miss Cook being 2 points behind: A similar score by Miss Peterson took first place in the Oamaru Ladies' Club, Miss French being 1 point behind. In a match between these two clubs, Railway Ladies defeated Oamaru Ladies by 741 points to 738. H. Hughes, with 79, took the honours at Pukeuri, W McCulloch and H. Williams following with 78. A. Stewart, of this club, is to be congratulated on winning the B Grade aggregate in the championship meeting last Saturday. J. Carlson is at present leading for the Volunteers Club's championship, and R. Hedges is in the lead for the aggregate, S. Robbie coming second 4 points behind. Triangular Match The annual triangular match between Waimate, Timaru and North Otago will be held at the Drill Hall tonight. The members of the North Otago team have all had previous representative experience, and they should put up a good performance. The B team looks one of the strongest selected in this grade for many years, and should give a good account of itself; "Target',' congratulates the selectors on carrying out their unenviable task so well, and wishes both teams every success. Postal Match , A and B Ladies* teams have been selected to represent North Otago in a postal match against Central Otago. The A and B Men's teams for this event are almost the same as those for the triangular match, the Central Otago members only being excluded. The Central Otago Association should be able to place very strong teams, as the standard of shooting has been very high there this season. With such good riflemen as W. Veint, W. Webb, Kearney sen.. L. Davidson, and others, the Central Otago Association should have no difficulty in selecting the first 10 men! Central Otago Championships The Central Otago Association's programme for the annual open championships at Ranfurly has been sent out to clubs, and the meeting promises to be the best held by this association. Several North Otago riflemen have signified their intention of being present. Central Otago Clubs Kawarau improved the standard of shooting on the previous week, the top scorers being J. Jocelyn and R. Weatherston with 79's. Mrs Berry headed the list in the ladies' club with 78. followed by Mrs Hayes 77. F. Longman and V. Sanders notched 79's to head the list for Cromwell, and W. Webb dropped to 76. Mrs Robertson held pride of place in the ladies' club with 78. The club has suffered through members being transferred elsewhere, and the standard of shooting has gone down accordingly. J.. E. Kearney notched another possible for Ranfurly. and J. C. Kearney was only one down. J. Scott also scored 79. The club held a postal match with Waiau (Southland), and suffered defeat by 12 points. W. Ailken. an ex-member of Ranfurly. topped the list for Waiau with 79. The Kyeburn Club had a good average of 77 this week. J. H. Reid, R. J. Wilson, W. Creighton, and W. W. Pearson were at the head of the list with 78's. Members of both the men's and ladies' clubs at Middlemarch are improving in their shooting, and the club promises to become one of the strongest in Central Otago.

Railway Ladies' Club At the weekly shoot of the Ra'.lway Ladies' Club Mrs Andrew won the rifle button and Mrs Goodall the handicap button. The following were the scores: Mrs Andrew 78—2—80, Mrs Goodall 75 -6—Bo, Miss Hall 76-6-80, Mrs McFadgen 75—5—80, Mrs Hore 75—5 80, Mrs Brightwell 74—3—77, Mrs Bartlev 74__4_78, Mrs Maxwell 74—7—80, Miss O'Donnell 73—3—76, Miss Keith 72-4—76, Mrs Black 72, Mrs Cayford 71—5—76, Mrs Boyd 70—12—80, Miss Berry 66—10—76, Mrs Campbell 65 12—77. Miss Wilson 65—7—72. Mrs Gilr bert 60. .' Oamaru Ladies' Club The weekly scores for the Oamaru Ladies' Club were as follows: Mrs Thyne 78—3—80, Mrs Tempero 76—5 80. Miss Davey 76—6—80, Mrs Brant 76_4_80, Mrs Dennison 75—5—80, Miss Black 75—9—80, Miss D. French 75—5 80, Miss Marshall 70—9—79, Miss N. Gordon 71—8—79, Miss E. Rusbatch 73_5_78, Miss H. Rusbatch 69—9—78. Miss F. French 71 1 78, Miss Minty 70—7—77, Mrs A. Bremner 69—7—76 Miss Colenso 60—15—75, Mrs Smith 59 —15—74, Mrs Maby 69-4—73, Mrs Nimmo 69—4—73, Miss D. Gordon 684—72. Oamaru Ladies v. Pukeuri In a match fired recently between the Oamaru Ladies' Club and the Pukeuri Club, the former club won by the small margin of six points. The following were the scores:— Oamaru Ladies.—Mrs Thyne 78, Miss Davey 76. Mrs Brant 76, Mrs Tempero 76, Mrs Dennison 75, Miss Black 75. Miss D. French 75, Miss F. French 75. Miss E. Rusbatch 73, Miss N. Gordon 71. Total 749. Pukeuri—A. Stewart 78, J. Paton 77, F. McLay 75, C. Coffey 75, H. Hughes 75, W. McCulloch 74, G. Johnston 74, D. Biggs 72, A. C. Anderson 72, T. Hooper 71. Total 743.

OAMARU CHURCHES TO-MORROW'S SERVICES The subject for the Christian Science service, to be held in, the Douglas Social Credit Hall at 11 a.m. to-morrow, will be "Man.". In the St. Luke's parish to-morrow Archdeacon Russell will celebrate holy communion at St. Luke's at 11 a.m., and will officiate at Enfield at 2.30 p.m. and Newborough at 6.30 p.m. He will also take the Scripture Union at, 10 a.m. The Rev. Bernard Plumb will, celebrate holy communion at St. Luke's at 8 a.m.. and take evensong there at 6.30 p.m. He will also take the YM.B.C. at 10 a.m., and Sunday school at 2 p.m. The monthly meeting of the Church of England Men's Society will be held at the vicarage at 8 p.m., when the Very Rev. C. W. McDonell (Dean of Peiping) will speak on his work in China. The Rev. W. B. Pickering will take both the services at the Wesley church to-morrow. His subject in the morning will be "My Shepherd," and in the evening it will be "Christian Growth." The Junior Choir will sing at the morning service, and an anthem will be rendered by the choir in the evening. The Rev. Mr Pickering will also take the service at Kakanui at 2.30 p.m.

The preacher for the communion service at the St. Paul's Church tomorrow morning will be the Rev. H. O. Bowman. The Rev. J. M. McKenzie will take the evening service, when his subject will be "The Hem of His Garment." At the evening service at Eveline the Rev. lan Dixon will speak on "The Prisoner of the Lord."

CHINESE RELIEF FUND

COMMUNITY SING IN OPERA HOUSE A very successful community sing was held in the Opera House yesterday afternoon, the proceeds amounting to £7, being devoted to Relief Fund. The Mayor (Mr K. If amilton) commended th.e object of the effort, and the organiser (Mrs A. Young) returned thanks to all who had supported and assisted the sing. The singing was led by Mr James Weir, with Mr T. Healey at the piano, and assistance was also given by Mr H. S. Williams and members of Toe H. Every child was given a bag of sweets by Mr Frank Lowe. Those contributing to the enjoyable programme were as follows:—Mr R. Jackson's instrumental sextet, Miss W. Pile (piano-accordion), Misses Marie Buzan and Rita Milne (Irish jig), Master Snell (tap dance), Miss Audrey Ledley (tap dance). Miss L. Downing (song), Miss Eunice Ledley (skipping rope dance), and Masters McDiarmid (Maori hakas and songs). Boxes of chocolates and bouquets were presented to the performers. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND oTrToF TOWN Successful Oamaru Competitors The following Oamaru competitors were successful at Thursday's session of the Timaru Competitions:—Highland Reel, 13 years and under 16, Beatrice Macfie 2; tap duo, any age, Gladys Doran and Madge Robertson 3; sword dance, under 18 years, Beatrice Macfie 1: Sean Truibhais, Beatrice, Macfie 3; character duo, in costume, any age, Joyce Smart and Madge Robertson; Margaret Kane and Shirley McCormack 2; Highland fling, under 10 years, Helen Dalgety 2; skipping dance, any age, Beatrice Macfie 2. Floodlights at Railway Yards With two new floodlights installed above the pedestrian ramp over the Oamaru railway goods and shunting yards, night work will be able to be done with a much higher degree of efficiency than could be attained when working under orthodox lights. The lamps nave powerful reflectors, and are fitted with 100 candle power lamps, which shed light over the whole of the area desired to be lit up. This installation is another step in railway work locally. Public Notices

Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co. will offer by public auction on Thursday, September 8, at Hilderthorpe, horses and implements on account of Mr R. M. James. The firm will also offer sheep, horses, and implements at Queen's Flat, on Friday next, on account of Mr R. Clague. Full particulars are advertised in this issue. PERSONAL The new stationmaster at Oamaru, Mr W. Cooper (formerly of Palmerston North), took up his duties on Monday, and Mr H. Gnmson (Auckland), who fills the vacancy left by the transfer of Mr S. Colclough. commenced his duties on Wednesday. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr H. H. Fletcher Mr A. Ansell (Wellington); Mr and Mrs W. Watson. Mr E. R. Rout, Mr N. Agnew : (Dunedin); Mr G. Thompson, Mr J. Milliken (Timaru); Mr P. J. Allan (Christchurch). Queen's Hotel—Mr R. W. Davies (Wellington); Mr T. Barkla. Mr S. F. Thew, Mr J. M. Shepherd, Mr and Mrs E. Proctor, Mr J. Godwin Brown, Mr S. Ussher. Mr K. Knapp, Mr Parfltt (Dunedin); Mr J. F. Kneale, Mr R. Free, Mr L. Rhodes (Christchurch); Master P. Hudson (Palmerston South) Miramar Hotel.—Mr and Mrs H. V. Lock (Ashley); Mr and Mrs T. Houne, Mr A. Bell, Mr B. C. Young (Christchurch); Mr Lister, Mr L. Loyd (Queenstown); Mr and Mrs A. Udy. (Pembroke); Mr B. Courtier (Balclutha): Mr and Mrs T. Kennard (Timaru); Mrs R. Courtenay (Wellington); Miss Barker, Mr Willis, Mr Toner, Mr Morrison. Mr A. Young, Mr W. Brown, Mr Pratley, Mr McDiarmid (Dunedin).

POST OFFICE NOTICES

::'"y"- OVERSEAS MAILS ;: : ; Overseas mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under:— k The next best despatch for Great Britain is per the Empire .air service, closing at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6. '. ■ ;■", ■ ? ■ cJ;>,.-!... Saturday,.September 3;—For Canada. United States of America, Mexico, West Indies, Argentine and Brazil (all mail matter), also Europe (letters only) via Vancouver, per Aorangi from Auckland by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at 2.20 p.m. By inland air mail at midnight Sunday. . ■ Monday, September s.—Samoa and Niue Island (per Maui Pomare)/ from Wellington by north express at J 1.15 a.m. Late fee letters at 11.35 a.m. ■ Tuesday, September 6.—Great Britain and Ireland (letters only), . due London September 22, also letters and other articles for Australia, South Africa and the East per Maunganui from Wellington by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at 2.20 p.m. «nd at railway station at 3 p.m. By inland air service, Extra fee Id per oz at 8 p.m. . ~ m'''■*%■"■ *. Wednesday, September 7.—Great Britain and Ireland (for newspapers and parcels only), also Central and South American States, via Panama (per Tairoa from Auckland) by north express at 2 p.m. Due London October 20. '" ARRIVAL IN LONDON OF OVERSEAS MAILS The English letter mails despatched from Oamaru on August 9 and " arrived in London on August 25 and 28 respectively. INCOMING MAILS APPROXIMATE DATES September s.—Monterey, from San Pedro, via Auckland, American and, Canadian mails. . . , . <_ . September 7.—Maunganui, from Sydney. Australian and Empire mails. September 12.—Tamaroa. from London, English papers. September 15.-Wanganella, from Sydney, Australian, and Empire malls. KUROW Miniature Rifle Shooting The weekly shoot of the Kurow Miniature Rifle Club was held on Tuesday last with a good attendance of members. In the teams' shooting the holders were again as: lol-lows:-G. W. Cogger 75, G. N. Stainger 74, F. Todd 76;--total, 225. Winners? A. Fuller 77 K. Robinson .71, D Menzies 72. R. Robinson 70:—total, 290. The "off the rifle "-button was won by A. C. Robinson, and the handicap button by N. Stainger. A selfhandicapping trophy covering the shooting of the past three weeks, and Presented by Mr T. McKay, was won by Mr F. Todd. The following were the highest scores:—A. C. Robinson 78, P. Short 77. A, Fuller 77, J. R. Jackson 77. F. Todd 76, G. W. Coggger 75. SThompson 75, T. Sanders 74; N, Stainger 74, I McKay 74, J. Cauldwell 73. D.-Menzies 72, J. Olliver 72, K. Robinson 71. D. Neave 70, L. Worthington 70, Lester Worthmgton 70, R. Robinson 70, G. Carson 70, S Sutherland 70, G. McLean 70, F. Coates 68, E. Forbes 67, R. Green 66. F. McDonald 66 W. Appleby 66, T. Arlidge 66.

Vital Statistic* The vital statistics lor the month of ; August registered at the Kurow Post Office were as follows:—Birth 5, deaths 2, marriages nil ;.- R.S.A. Annual Ball "•.;'..:,.'.? The Upper Waitaki Returned. Soldiers* Association held their annual' ball on Friday, night last. The hall" presented a-fine display of bunting; red, white, and *blue predominating, and the floor was in perfect order;' Between 45 and 50. couples took the floor for the grand march, headed by ? the president and his wife (Mr andv Mrs McLean), whilst about 200 dancers'' were present. Jacobs's orchestra sup-' plied the music, and Mr D. Dingwall carried out the duties of M.C. ; w-