NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23631, 15 October 1938, Page 20

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

GOOD GROWING CONDITIONS OAMARU MARKETS LITTLE INQUIRY FOR SEED Weather Weather conditions have been much improved this week, and growing conditions satisfactory. The retail demand for seeds has not shown much improvement. It is expected, that this will improve after the election. Oats This market remains unchanged, with very little inquiry except for seed oats, which have been steadily going out. The demand is now getting near the end. While there are no oats_ offering from the country, there are still a few orders for feed coming in from farmers. These orders are being supplied from store stocks. Wheat A further shipment of wheat is expected in the North Island towards the end of the month or the beginning of next month. The South Island demand is not heavy at the moment, and stocks are sufficient for requirements meantime. The sowing of seed wheat has ceased. Chaff The demand has quietened off, and there is very little inquiry. Potatoes This market continues extremely dull, and no business is passing. It has been reported in the papers that a shipment of potatoes made to South America was finally dumped because there was no demand for them, ms has, however, been contradicted by the Government, and the ultimate destination of these potatoes is doubtful. Despite the Internal Marketing Department’s efforts to stabilise potatoes at £3. on trucks, freshly graded whites have since been offered by merchants nt 25s a ton, 0.t., sacks in, South Canterbury. Seeds The markets are quiet. As the season advances it is expected that there will be a better demand. Cowgrass has been slow, and very little new season’s seed has changed hands this season. CHORAL FESTIVAL twelve choirs participating Inaugurated three years ago In order to foster choir work in churches and schools, the annual choral festival will be held in the Opera House next Wednesday. October 19. The previous two festivals had been marked by singular success. There will be choirs representing the Waitaki Girls and ■Boy® High Schools, the North and South Primary Schools, St. Joseph’s School, and St. Thomas’s Academy. At this festival the Dominican College (Teschemakers) and the Special School for Boys at Otekaike will make their first appearance. The festival is in no way competitive, but naturally the audience will be interested to notice and compare the standards set. Items by the Waitaki Boys’ High School Band, now moulded into an excellent combination, will be a feature of the programme. Besides the school singing, the Oamaru Ladies’ Choir will also be heard. This year this choir has achieved considerable success, and its contribution will be worthy of the occasion. The re-formed Oamaru Male Voice Choir, too, will present a bracket of two numbers, and its reapnearance will be cordially welcomed. The programme will conclude with the massed adult choirs of Oamaru singing two well-known choruses. The public is asked to keep this date free and be present in large numbers to give this work the support it deserves.

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW SCHEDULES DISTRIBUTED The schedules for the annual summer show of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association have been distributed and v/ill be forwarded to anyone interested on application. The attention of breeders is called to the flock ewe hogget classes, for which specials of one guinea have been added to the prize money of both classes. There are also minor alterations in the fat sheep class, two sections of which have been deleted. Special cash prizes have been given for the bacon pig class. The class formerly for novice dogs and competitors has been phanged to maiden dogs, which can be entered in both events at a comprehensive fee. As the calf classes have gradually lost the significance of their original intention, they have been deleted from the schedule. The tradesmen’s delivery class will now be judged on the second day. The president has presented a trophy valued at five guineas for the baking sections, and a small cup has been given for most points in knitting and fancy work. In the draught horse sections a special prize of two guineas has been given by the vice-president for the best three-horse team. Monthly Meeting Advice was received at the monthly meeting of the association that the Otago and Southland Pig Council had arranged with the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society to accept any bacon pigs exhibited at the Oamaru Show for entry in the Otago Bacon Pig Championship, to be conducted in connection with the Dunedin Winter Show. Mr G. Simpson presided over a good attendance at the meeting. Accounts amounting to £l9l 8s were passed for payment. The Otago Peninsula Association advised that it would be holding its annual show on December 17.

The secretary’s action in renewing the private siding right at the Show Grounds vii’ith the New Zealand Railways for a further term of five years was approved. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr H. J. Andrews for his judging of the ewe hogget competition, and to Mr L. J. Smith for his assistance in connection with the competition. In replying, Mr Andrew spoke highly of the quality of the entries. Two new members were elected. Show Stewards Elected

The following marshals and stewards were appointed for the Summer Show;—Marshals; Chief marshal for light horse classes. Mr D. Cant; assistant marshal for light horse classes, Mr A< V; c £ e ? zie : draught horse classes, Mr J. Tisdall; all sheep classes, Andrew; all cattle classes Mr Br , e , ws^ r -' for P° n y trots and stock riding, Mr D. Cant. Stewards; Border Leicester. Corriedale and halfbred sheep, Messrs W. Macdonald and H J Andrew; English Leicester, Romney, Southdown, Ryeland and Shropshire sheep, Messrs G. and H. Simpson: fat sheep, Messrs W. Cameron, T. S. Lfftle and C. H. Smith; dogs, Messrs 3. Gilies and J. Aubrey; prs, Messrs S Gillies and J. Aubrey; dog trials—Messrs w. R. Macaulay (convener), W, Macdonald, N. C. Gilchrist, C. H. Smith W. Aubrey. R. Aubrey and E. Dunstan; Shorthorn caUle, Messrs N. C. Gilchrist and E. S. Brewster; Ayreshire cattle, Messrs A. McDonald and D. Stumbles; Jersey cattle, Messrs D. Malcolm and A H Copland; Friesian cattle. Messrs W. H. Meek and C. J. Cowan; general cattle, Messrs T. Portis and J. Kingan: light horses, first day—Messrs J. Kingan (convener), W, Cameron, G. Stevenson, R. B. Meek, G. Bruce and G. S. Pringle; light horse, second day— Messrs J. Kingan (convener), R. B. Meek, W. R. Macauley, G. Bruce and G. S. Pringle; draught horses —J. Tisdall ‘convener). James Wylie, N. C. Gilchrist. A. McDonald. W. Doig, C. J. Cowan and P. W. Borrie; produce and grain—Messrs C. Don, P. W. Borrie, E. 8. Brewster. W. Doig, J. Simpson and J. Wylie; pony trots—Messrs G. Bruce, D. Cant and D. Stumbles; grand parade. Messrs C. J. Cowan and J. Tisdall: gate stewards—Messrs E. S. Brewster (convener). G. Stevenson, D. Stumbles, C. Don. A. McDonald and W. Doig; ground space. Mr C. Don. OVERSEAS MAILS TOST OFFICE NOTICES Overseas mails close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under:—• The next best despatch for Great Britain is per the Empire air service, closing to-day (Saturday). October 15. at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 15.—Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, Honolulu, also Canada, United States of America and Europe (letters only), per Mariposa from Auckland by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Australia, China, Italy and Balkan States, also all Empire countries and Egypt (Empire air service). Air mail due London November 3 (per Aorangi from Auckland). By north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Sunday, October 16.—Fiji, Tahiti. Samoa, Honolulu, also Canada, United States of America and Europe (by New Zealand airliner, letters only), Id pet ounce extra. At midnight, to connect with Mariposa at Auckland. Monday, October 24.—Australia. China. Japan, Italy and Balkan States. Also all Empire countries and Egypt (Empire air service). Air mail due London, November 3. By New Zealand air service. Letters only. Extra fee Id per ounce. By airliner 8 p.m. To connect with Aorangi at Auckland. Monday, October 24.—Great Britain, Ireland (second-class matter only), also Europe, via Cape Horn (per Port Jackson, from Auckland), at 8 p.m. INCOMING MAILS (APPROXIMATE DATES) October 18.—Aorangi: American. October 19—Waitaki: Australian and Empire mails. October 21— Rangitiki: English (papers only). OVERSEAS MAILS Letter mails which wore despatched per the City of Winchester from Dunedin on September 23 arrived in London on October 8. and those despatched by the Maunganui from Auckland on September 26 arrived on October 10.

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NORTH OTAGO SOCIETY MONTHLY AND ANNUAL MEETINGS The monthly meeting of the North Otago Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held on Tuesday night, in St. Luke’s vicarage, Mr A. Bloch presiding over a full attendance of members. The secretary (Mr H. S. Williams) reported that he had sent 40 letters to school teachers, church ministers, and certain humanitarian societies in regard to the celebration of Animal Welfare Week. Inspectors’ Reports The country inspector (Mr Flett) reported that he had stopped someone , from working a horse which was in a very bad condition. He had also I ordered a horse infected with insects 1 to be cleaned and not to be worked until the trouble was eradicated. He also inspected stock transport trucks, i and found that everything was in i order. | The town inspector (Mr Stock) re- ! ported having put several cats and i dogs through the lethal chamber, ini eluding a dog that was ordered to be destroyed by the local magistrate. Annual Meeting The annual meeting was held after the monthly meeting, and the annual : report and balance sheet were coni firmed. ; Feeling references were made con- | cerning the loss of the society’s seci retary (Miss Grenfell) during the year, I who had to resign through illness. I Election of Officers I The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr A. Bloch; vicepresidents—Yen. Archdeacon Russell, i Major Orbell, Dr Fitzgerald, Messrs | A. W. Woodward, M. S. Holmes, and H, Hay; secretary, Mr H. S. Williams; ! treasurer, Mr A. Stock; committee— Mrs Corlett, Miss Stockley Jones, Messrs A. Bremner, A. C. Bossence. and G. Gardiner; auditor, the Rev. B. O. Plumb; veterinary surgeon, Mr Hayhurst; honorary solicitors —Messrs Lee, Grave, and Zimmermann; inspectors, Messrs Flett and Stock. Votes of thank; were accorded Archdeacon Russell for the use of the vicarage for meetings, and to the press for publishing reports. OBITUARY MR ARTHUR J. GIBBS The death occurred at Gore on Tuesday, at the age of 76, of Mr Arthur J. Gibbs, youngest son of the late Mr Samuel Gibbs, at one time Mayor of Oamaru. He was educated at the Oamaru South School, and later was apprenticed to the watchmaking and jewellery trade under the late Mr McCorkindale. In his youth Mr Gibbs took part in the volunteer movement, and he was a keen rifle shot. A short time after his marriage to Miss Emily Williams, of Oamaru. he and his wife moved to Gore, where he commenced business as a watchmaker and jeweller. About 11 months ago he retired from business on account of ill-health. For many years Mr Gibbs was handicanper for various trotting and racing clubs. Mr Gibbs is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Blanche Gibbs, of Gore, and one son, Mr Stanley Gibbs, of Christchurch. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE " The Firefly ’’-To-night Each recent year has brought to the screen a finer type of musical picture, and 1938 is no exception. “The Firefly,” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s impressive adaptation of Rudolf Friml’s memorable operetta, with Jeanette MacDonald in her seventeenth musical triumph, will be Hollywood’s new offering at the Majestic Theatre, this afternoon and night. Allan Jones and Warren William are the star’s leading men. “ The Firefly ” presents a powerful story of dramatic romance, as well as a vehicle for remarkable music. Miss MacDonald dances beautifully, and sings “ Love is Like a Firefly,” “He Who Loves and Runs Away,” and “When a Maid Comes Knocking at Your Heart” in perfect voice. Allan Jones sings “A Woman’s Kiss” and “ The Donkey Serenade,” and they sing in duet, “ Giannina Mia ” and “ Sympathy ” with charming effect. At the matinee this afternoon the Laurel-Hardy comedy “ Blotto ” will also be screened, but not at night. The matinee commences at 1.45. Full election results will be announced at night. The wise are booking. OPERA HOUSE "Please, Teacher” “Please, Teacher,” the new Associated Production picture, which shows at the Opera House to-night and Monday, features Bobby Howes as a young and impecunious Tommy Deacon, who masquerades as an Anglo-Indian in order to get Into a girls’ school to recover a missing legacy. Complete with topee and khaki shorts, and carrying a polo mallet, he gets into a bewildering conversation with a real Anglo-Indian, and becomes hopelessly mixed up with monsoons and tiffin! “ Highway Patrol ” A startling new light is thrown upon industrial warfare by Columbia's " Highway Patrol,” which comes to the Opera House to-night with Robert Paige, Jacqueline Wells, Robert Middlemass and Arthur Loft in the leading roles. The picture concerns a plot to destroy a great oil refinery, whose owner is resisting the move of competitors to raise the price of gasoline. When modern chemical firefighting quickly controls the incendiary firing of a big oil tank, the plotters introduce a dynamiter into the plant for more drastic action. Robert Paige plays the young highway patrolman, who takes over the policing of the threatened refinery, and detects its enemies within. Jacqueline Wells plays a part that calls for the qualities of a comedienne as well as charm. Middlemass and Loft head the supporting cast, which includes Ann Doran. A 1 Bridge, Eddie Foster. George McKay and Eddie Laughton. The election results will be announced during and after the programme. Election Results To-night at both theatres results of the elections will be announced by means of loudspeakers from time to time during the screening of the programme. at the conclusion of eacn picture. and during the interval. When the programmes are concluded for the evening patrons can remain and hear the direct broadcast until such time as the stations close down. “ Firefly ” is the main attraction at the Majestic, while “ PledSe, Teacher.” and ‘ Highway Patrol ” a two-feature programme, shows at the Opera House. Plans for both houses are now open at the Bristola.

CROQUET GARDENS CLUB OPENING OF SEASON The opening of the Gardens Croquet Club took place on Wednesday. The weather was rather dull in the morning, but later became bright and sunny, and the greens were looking their best, set as they are in the midst of beautiful trees and flowering shrubs. The Mayor and the Mayoress (Mr and Mrs L. J. K. Familton) were present by invitation, as well as visitors from various places and friends from the Awamoa Croquet Club. Mrs Meldrum (president) gave a welcome to the visitors, and presented a beautiful bouquet to the Mayoress. The Mayor paid a tribute to the members of the club for the manner In which they were continually improving the amenities, especially the erection this season of a shelter to serve two greens. Besides the desirability of planting beautiful trees and flowers, they were finding the need to provide in gardens facilities for sports. Mr Familton then expertly shot a ball through a loop, and declared the greens open. Afternoon tea was greatly enjoyed by all, and the greens were quickly occupied with either games or competitions. at the conclusion of ivhich Mrs Meldrum presented the trophies to the winners of the various competitions. Altogether an exceedingly enjoyable afternoon was spent. OAMARU CHURCHES TO-MORROW’S SERVICES “ Doctrine of Atonement ” is the subject for the Christian Science service to be held in the Douglas Social Credit Hall to-morrow at 11 a.m. In the St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church to-morrow special Youth Day services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The Rev. J. M. McKenzie will officiate at both services. At Eveline at 6.30 and 11 a.m. Youth Day services will also be conducted, the preacher being the Rev. lan Dixon. Young people’s services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh ,in Columba Presbyterian Church to- ’ morrow at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. A Bible Class Rally and tea will be held at 4.30 p.m. Sunday school will be held as usual at 2.30 p.m. In the Methodist Church to-morrow the Rev. E. P. Blamires (director of Young People's Department) will be the preacher at both 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. A combined Bible class rally at 3.30 p.m., followed by a tea at 5 p.m., will be held. The anthem for the evening service will be “I Will Feed My Flock.” In St. Luke’s parish to-morrow. Archdeacon Russell will celebrate Holy Communion at St. Luke’s at 11. and will officiate at Pukeuri at 2.30 and Newborough at 6.30 The Rev. B. O. Plumb will celebrate Holy Communion at 8, and take the Newborough service at 11, and St. Luke’s at 6.30, when the anthem “But Now Thus Saith the Lord” will be sung. Mr K. C. Lightwood will take the Enfield service at 2.30 p.m. On Tuesday (St. Luke’s Day), the patronal festival services will comprise celebrations of Holy Communion at 6,7, 8. and 10 a.m., with a thanksgiving service at 7.30 p.m., when the Rev. J. N. Goodman will be the preacher. The anthem “ Send Out Thy Light” will be sung, and also the duet “ Love Divine,” by Mrs N. Glass and Mr H. E. Williamson. NORTH OTAGO SCOTTISH CLUB MONTHLY MEETING The North Otago Scottish Club held its monthly meeting recently, when Hallowe’en was celebrated. . Many members were attired in Scottish costumes, and some represented old Scottish personalities. The programme arranged was a varied one. and items were given by Chief Ketchen, Miss Mortimer, Mesdames Wright, Stringer, Watson and Miss Christie, aiid Miss Rita Miller’s oupils. A dress parade followed, in which the winners were Mesdames Tait and Henderson and Misses Ketchen and Adamson. Supper and the singing of Auld Lang Syne” brought the meeting to a close. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water—October 15: 7.17 a.m. and 7.48 p.m. October 16: 8.22 a.m. and 8.54 p.m. Arrival.—Middlesex (8703 tons, Styrin), at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, from Port Chalmers. Notes The Waipahi is due to load here on Thursday, October 20, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Wainui is due to load here on Wednesday, October 26, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Wingatui replaces the Waipiata for one round trip, and is due to load here on Saturday. October 29, for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Middlesex was due to sail last evening for Lyttelton to continue loading operations. The m.v. Gale will load for Wellington and Wanganui on Saturday, October 15. PERSONAL A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr R. D. H. Swindley, at the annual meeting of the North Otago Society fob the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, In the death of his mother. Advice has been received that Courtney R. Maurice, a son of Mr and Mrs W. Maurice, South Belt, has passed the final examination for entry into the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy. Mr R. K. J. Hogg (Auckland), eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. K. Hogg, Otekaike, has accepted a commission in the R.A.F., and will leave for England on November 17. The members of St. Paul’s Bible Classes met on Wednesday night, to farewell Mr H, V. Ross, a leader, who is leaving Oamaru to go to Wellington. The Rev. J. M. McKenzie made the presentation on behalf of the classes and Mr Ross suitably replied. Other speakers from the Young Men’s and Young Women’s classes also spoke of Mr Ross's sterling qualities. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr B. A. Frostlck, Mr L. C. Pearcy (Christchurch), Mr N. S. Dew, Mr P. A. Watson (Dunedin), Mr E. N. Hatch. Mr C. Andrews (Wellington). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr G. C. Trill (Christchurch), Mr C. H. K. Wilson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. R. Hislop. Miss Smith (Dunedin), Combined Dance The Druids and Young Farmers’ Club of Duntroon will run a combined dance in the Duntroon Hall on Monday, October 24.

PRESENTATION FROM POLICE MRS WOODLEY OF HAMPDEN HUSBAND’S SERVICES RECOGNISED Mrs Woodley, widow of Constable Woodley, of Hampden, was met at the Oamaru Police Station on Thursday afternoon by members of the Oamaru force and presented with g clock and a brass fruit dish by Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor in recognition of the excellent services Constable Woodley had given during his long connection with the force. In making the presentation, the senior sergeant said that they had met to show the esteem in which they held the memory of her late husband. The late Constable Woodley was stationed at Hampden for the past 30 years, and saw many changes in the staff of the Oamaru Police Station during that period. He personally had known Constable Woodley for 25 years, and he was always conscientious, painstaking and efficient in his work. He had rendered faithful service to the people of the Hampden district and to the Police Department. He had unfortunately been in bad health for some years prior to his retirement, but he had shown zeal and determination, and had fought on. When he was compelled to retire, his fellow-officers of the Oamaru district had decided to make him a presentation, but fate had decreed otherwise. However, they had then decided that they should still show their esteem by making the presentation to Mrs Woodley, who had helped her husband so well through the whole of his police service. At country stations a policeman’s wife had to do quite a lot to help her husband in the discharge of his many duties, and they all felt that she had played her part nobly and well. Constables M. L. J. Thyne and F. Furney also spoke, and Mrs Woodley suitably replied. MEADOWBANK LADIES’ , BOWLING CLUB OPENING OF SEASON There was a good attendance of bowlers and visitors at the official opening of the Meadowbank Ladies’ Bowling Club on Tuesday afternoon. The interior of the pavilion was tastefully decorated with spring flowers and the club’s colours. The president (Mrs A. Robertson) extended a welcome to all visitors, and the representatives of the different clubs responded. Mrs Winning (Waimate) rolled the first ball. The Mayor and the Mayoress (Mr and Mrs L. J. K. Familton) were present, and afternoon tea was served by the members. HAEREMAI CLUB LANTERN LECTURE On Tuesday evening last members and friends of the Haeremai Club were entertained with a very interesting lantern lecture on “ Early Oamaru,” by Mr J. Branthwaite. Many of the slides depicted Oamaru in the very earliest days of its settlement, which was in very decided contrast to the town as it is to-day. Mr Branthwaite ably described each slide as it was thrown upon the screen, and pointed out many of the old landmarks which are still in existence. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr J. D. Rutherford, on behalf of the club, thanked Mr Branthwaite and Mr Craddock for operating the lantern. Mr M. C. Patterson and Mrs H. Widdowson were host and hostess for the evening. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN The Unemployment Problem The number of men seeking employment registered at the Oamaru office, of the State Placement Service now total 137, this being the lowest number registered since the inauguration of the Oamaru office. The figure includes youths and men already employed but seeking better positions. During the week temporary work was found for two men, casual work for two men, and casual wharf work for 26 men. WAIKOUAITI Seacliff Presbyterian Church Following the induction of the Rev. J. Chisholm to the parish of Seacliff. which took place recently, members of the Otago Presbytery officiating, the people of Karitane welcomed their new minister at a social held on Wednesday evening. Addresses were delivered by Mr Chisholm, who presided; the Rev. T. W. Potts, whose duty as moderator of the Seacliff parish Is now completed; Mr Reekie, who welcomed Mr Chisholm on behalf of Karitane Presbyterians; Mr R. Te Tau, who represented the Anglican Church at Karitane: Mr Gray (Seacliff) and Lieutenant Bringans (Salvation Army). Songs were sung by Mrs Tairoa, Mrs McCurdy, Mrs McKenzie and Miss Gray, and a duet by the Misses Te Tau. A recitation was given by Mrs Jenkins. KUROW Valedictory There was a large attendance at the public social and dance, held In honour of Mr and Mrs C. Worthington, of Kurow, who are leaving shortly for Lawrence. Mr Worthington has been the stock inspector of the Waitaki district for the past 17 years. The chairman (Mr J. McPhail) spoke of the good work done in the past by the guests of the evening, and on behalf of the residents of the district presented Mr and Mrs Worthington with a silver tea service and a checme. After musical honours Mr Worthington made a suitable reply, and thanked everyone for the excellent evening. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs Galvin and Messrs R. Munro and J. McAughtrie. extras being played by Miss Lucy Appleby and Mr R. Gard. Personal Mr F. Coates, of the Kurow Post Office staff, has been advised of his transfer to Nelson, and will leave to lake up his duties early next week. Miniature Rifle Shooting The weekly shoot of the Kurow Miniature Rifle Club was held on October 3 with a fair attendance of members. E. S. Wills was the winner of the rifle button, and P. Short the winner of the handicap button. The following were the highest scores:—E. S. Wills 79, F. Todd 78. A. Fuller 77, J. McKay 77, P. Short 76, J. R. Jackson 76, G. W. Cogger 75, L. Worthington 73. K. Robinson 71, T. Sanders 69. G. Jefferis 67. The final shoot of the

Kurow Miniature Rifle Club was held on Tuesday last, combined with the annual presentation of trophies and a smoke concert. There was a good attendance of members, and the winner of the button “ off-the-rifle ” was G. W. Cogger. The following were the highest scores:-—G. W. Cogger 79, E. S. Wills 78. A. C. Robinson 78, M. Ptainger 76, W. B. Appleby 76. A. Fuller 75, L. Worthington 74. T. Arlidge 74, F. Todd 74, J. McKay 73, T. Sanders 72, P. Short 71, F. McDonald 71, G. Jefferis 68. At the conclusion of the shooting the smoke concert took place, the president (Mr G. W. Cogger) occupying the chair. The following was the toast list:—"The King,” Mr G. W. Cogger; “The President," Mr A. Fuller; ,T The Trophy Winner." Mr W. B. Appleby (patron); “The Treasurer,” Mr G. W. Cogger; “The Ladies," Mr J. McKay; “The Future of the Kurow Miniature Rifle Club," Mr A. C. Robinson. Durr ing the evening items were rendered by Messrs G. Jefferis (accordion), K. Robinson (piano), and G. McLean (piano and accordion). The following were the successful prize-winners:— Championship aggregate—Mr A. C. J. Robinson: runner-up, Mr E. S. Wills. Handicap aggregate—Mr J. R. Jackson; runner-up, Mr A. Fuller. Appleby Memorial Cup (champion team winners) —Messrs J. McKay, G. W. Cogger and G. McLean. Most improved shot for the season —Mr L. Worthington. Special trophy (self handicapping) —Mr F. Todd. Special trophy (novelty shoot)—Mr J, R. Jackson. The club patron (Mr W. B. Appelby) presented the trophies. The Weather

The weather during the past week has been fine, although north-west winds have made conditions rather unpleasant on some occasions. The barometer has risen slowly to 29.59.

Spring Flower Show The Kurow Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union held a successful spring flower show in the Kurow Hall on Friday last. The entries were excellent, and a fine display resulted. The following were the successful entrants: Cut Blooms.—Collection of any cut 1 blooms, six kinds, grown in open* separate vases —W, P. Cameron 1. Twelve varieties of narcissi, three of each—- “ Norman vale” 1, Mrs J. Wilson 2. Four varieties of ■ narcissi, three of each—Mrs A. H. Chapman 1, Mrs J. Wilson 2. Narcissi, long Yellow Trumpet, three blooms —Mrs W. R. MacAuley 1, W, P. Cameron 2. Narcissi, long White Trumpet, three blooms — Mrs W. R. MacAuley 1. Narcissi, bicolour Trumpet, three blooms—Mrs W. R. MacAuley 1, Mrs A. H. Chapman 2. Narcissi, one vase, double, three blooms —W. P. Cameron 1. Narcissi, one vase, flowered, three blooms —Mrs A. H. Chapman 1. Narcissi, one vase yellow, three blooms —Mrs A. H, Chapman l: Narcissi, one vase, bi-colour, three blooms —Mrs W. R. MacAuley 1. Narcissi, three vases. Red Cup, three blooms—Mrs A. H. Chapman I end 2. Narcissi, one vase Jonquils, three blooms—Mrs A. H. Chapman 1. Hyacinth, three separate colours —Mrs J. R. Cleave 1, Mrs A. H. Chapman 2. Hyacinth, six separate colours—“Normanvale ” 1, Mrs W. R. MacAuley 2. Tulips, three blooms, different colours— Mrs J. Shanks 1. Vase of auriculas — Mrs W, R. MacAuley 1, Mrs W. G. Munro 2. Three anemones—“ Normanvale ” 1. Six anemones—" Normanvale ” 1, Mrs W. G. Munro 2. Collection of wallflower —Mrs W. G. Munro 1, Mrs T. A. Munro 2. Three violas, different kinds—Mrs W, B. MacAuley 1, Mrs W. G. Munro 2. Collection of violas —Mrs W. R. MacAuley 1. Six polyanthus, three trusses of each — “ Normanvale " 1. Three polyanthus, three trusses of each—“ Normanvale ” 1, Mrs J. Shanks 2. One polyanthus, one truss —“ Normanvale ” 1, Mrs C. R. Hay 2. Collection of polyanthus—“Normanvale" 1, W, P. Cameron 2. : Collection of primroses—Mrs J. Shanks I. Three spikes of stock—Mrs J. Shanks 1, Mrs J. Wilson 2. Three kinds of flowering shrubs, separate vases—“Normanvale” 1. W. P. Cameron 2. Best collection of flowering shrubs, separate vases —W. P. Cameron 1, Mrs J. Shanks 2. Vase of Iceland poppies, 12 blooms—Mrs W. R, MacAuley 1, Mrs C. R. Hay 2. Any flower not in schedule —Mrs J. Wilson and W. P. Cameron (equal). Bast pot plant—Mrs A. H. Chapman 1. Decorative Class. —One bowl of narcissi, any foliage allowed —Mrs A. H. Chapman 1, Mrs Dickson 2. One vasei of flowers, vase not more than six inches high—Mrs A. H. Chapman 1, Mrs Dickson 2. Bowl of violas-Mrs J. Shanks 1. Bowl of primroses and polyanthus—Mrs A. H. Chapman 1,. Normanvale ” 2, The judge for both sections was Mrs Sewell, of Oamaru. During the afternoon several items were enjoyed by those present. Olive? Small gave a delightful recitation, ; as} also did lan Fraser. A pianoforte duet: was rendered by Rosalie Hay and Annette McCaw; Dorothy Sheppard sang,and a Dutch dance was given by Eleanor and Alan Howie. During the evening the following items were presented: Pianoforte duet, Mrs and Miss Neave; song. Mrs Ray Smith; pianoaccordion solo, Miss Lucy Appleby: dances, Miss Granger and pupils. Mrs Neave was the accompanist for the evening. Lawn Tennis Club The annual meeting of the Kurow; Lawn Tennis Club was held recently with a fair attendance of members. The chairman (Mr A. H. McKinnon) occupied the chair, and read the report,. which was adopted. All members stood in silence for a minute in' respect to the late Mr T. McKinnon. ‘