THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23686, 19 December 1938, Page 14

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

WAITAKI BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY ADDRESS BY MR HANAN On account of the threatening weather, the attendance of parents and friends at the prize-giving ceremony at the Waitaki Boys' High School on Friday night was not as large as usual. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) presided, and associated with him were Messrs J. R. Hanan (Mayor of Invercargill), Frank Milner (rector), H. S. Orbell (chairman of the board of governors), D. V. G, Smith, the Mayoress (Mrs Familton), Mrs Orbell, Mr and Mrs W. Kinder, the Ven. Archdeacon Russell, the Rev. and Mrs B. O. Plumb, and members of the school staff: On behalf of the board of governors, Mr Familton gave a welcome to oarents and those interested in the school, which, he said, was one of the Dominion's best schools. Outside the Dominion, Waitaki was an Empire school, and Waitaki had been the fortunate school to send a party of boys to the Empire Youth Rally in Canada. Waitaki was not only a scholastic institution, but also a greater institution because the rector and staff stood for Empire building. The school was one of North Otago's greatest assets, and a function in the Hall of Memories was always a memorable one because of the dignity of the hall's architecture, the symbolism of the historic flags, and. the spiritual atmosphere.Call to Public Life Mr Hanan, a Waitakian, said he deemed it a great honour to be asked to speak at the function, and to express the debt he owed to Waitaki and its headmaster. As the years passed by the big issues at school —football, cricket, and the laudable desire to pass examinations —faded, -and the lasting impressions of the school were those of the inspiration to service, of the duties and obligations of citizenship, and the pride of Empire.' These matters were of great educational value, and were not dealt with adequately in the ordinary school curriculum. There seemed to be a fixed tendency to accept a show of authority nowadays, and the radio was used as a mediumi to exploit mass phychology. This and other present-day tendencies robbed a man of his dignity/reducing him to the level of a cog in a machine. However, in the education given at Waitaki, there was nothing inadequate. It was an outstanding exception. Mr Hanan emphasised the need for education for public life. Scientific training surely provided mental training also, and a man could not be called well informed if he lacked an Intimate knowledge of current affairs. There had never been a time, Mr Hanan continued, when things were so serious as at present, and he made a plea for young men of intelligence to interest themselves in local, national,

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and international affairs, to play their part in the community. This could best be achieved by taking up some healthy sport and by becoming a member of a lodge, local body, or any organisation that worked for the common good of the community. Democracy in Danger

Unless the boys leaving sch Sol were prepared to do these things, democracy would fail, or would have no reality in this country. The principal cause of the failure of democracy in Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal was that the then existing political parties became separated by sectional interests, with the result that the moderates were forced to align themselves with one class or the other. Consequently democracy broke down. There was a danger of sectional interests creeping into New Zealand, and the two most obvious ways to combat the peril were to ineulcate a desire to. render public service, which tended to break down class distinction, and the creation of well-informed public opinion, which assisted mobile opinion and kept the State on an even keel. It behoved the output of secondary schools to direct the public along the right lines. Anglo-American Understanding •Mr Milner proposed a comprehensive vote of thanks, and referred to the services given by the late Mr M. K. McCulloch to the school. All missed him greatly, and while his example remained they could all strive to live in the same high meridian of devotion and * energy. Waitaki was in highly qualified hands, and, he believed, was making history. When his time came to retire, he would be loth to quit the school to which he had given his life. The school was now full of ambition and enterprise, and had never been better staffed in its history. Waitaki had made powerful and good friends in Australia and at Home, and the enthusiasm of old boys, due to the leadership of Mr R. Hill, had never been more evident. Mr Milner compared the democratic to the totalitarian State, and referred to the projected visit of the King and Queen to America, which would constitute an event unparalleled in history. It would bring the two great branches of English-speaking peoples together, and make an approach to a political understanding and an entente, material and spiritual. Musical Programme < During the function a greatly enjoyed musical programme was presented as follows:—Organ selection, "Christmas Pieces" (Mendelssohn), Mr Murray A. Fastier; march, "Flying Squadron," and selection, "Danse Saccadee," school band, under Mr P. W. Hargreaves; march and waltz, violin classes; "Song of the Bow" and " Forty Years On," school choir, under Mr A. W. Gibb. The Junior High School prizes were presented by Mrs W. Kinder, senior school prizes by Mrs Orbell and aththletic prizes by the Mayoress (Mrs L. J. K. Familton). SCHOOL VACATIONS FIVE FORKS . Form I.—John Wilson 1. Agnes Gibson 2, Andrew Gibson 3. Progress: Lindsay Beck. Ruddery Stott. Standard IV—Ruth Muldrew 1. Standard lll.—Dawn Ellis 1. Standard ll.—Joan Stott and Norma Johnston 'equal) 1, William Gibson 3. Shirley Beck 4. Progress: Trueri Wallis. Daphne Boyd, Douglas Kinninmont. Standard I.—Tui Wallis 1. Margaret McPhee 2, Bernadette McPhee 3. Profress: June Kinninmont, Mervyn ones. P.4.—Malcolm Gibson 1. P.2.—Lindsay Wallis. P.l.—Keith Kinninmont 1, Meharry Wilson 2. Form I.—History: John Wilson. Geography: Ruddery Stott. Science Andrew Gibson. Gardening: Lindsay Beck. Needlework: Agnes Gibson. Standards 111 and IV.—Arithmetic: Dawn Ellis. Handwork: Ruth Muldrew. Standards I and ll.—Needlework: Joan Stott. Messrs Jeffery and Smith's Special Writing Prize.—Agnes Gibsom GLENAVY Sports Prizes BOYS Standards VI and V.—75 Yards: J. Miller 1, A. Rainey 2. Sack Race: J. Miller 1, A. Rainey 2. Standards IV and 11.—75 Yards: A. Miller 1, T, Maiharoa 2. Sack Race: S. Maiharoa 1, T. Maiharoa 2. Standard I and P. 4.—25 Yards: I. Miller 1. E. Grimson 2. Potato Race: E. Grimson 1. I. Miller 2. P. 3 and P. 1.—25 Yards: G. Miller 1, A. Burgess 2. Crawl: N. Simpson 1, J. Burgess 2. GIRLS Standards VI and V.—so Yards: C. Hamilton 1, M. Selwyn 2. Potato Race: C. Hamilton and P. Harper (equal) 1. Standard I and P. 4.—25 Yards: 1. Miller 1, H. Coskerie 2. Potato Race: 1. Miller 1, H. Coskerie 2. Under Five Years.—S. Maiharoa 1, L. Simpson 2. Attendance Certificates.—E. Miller, A. Miller. Iris Miller, Ivan Miller. Allan Rainey, Colleen Hamilton. KAKANUI Parents' Day M There was a record attendance on parents' day at the Kakanui School, the following competitions being judged:— Calf Club (judged by Mr A. H. Copland).—John Tyson 1, Edith Ormandy 2, Colin Wilson and Pat McGregor h.c. Lamb Club (judged by Mr Ward Thompson).—Beryl Brown 1, Colin Wilson 2, Sylvia Ormandy 3, Jean Innes, Frank Paton, Douglas McLean, Max McLean, and Theresa Leen h.c. Flower Club (judged by Mr W. Taylor).—Jean Love and Dorothy Sinclair 1, Margaret Love and Ruby Sidon 2, Margaret McGregor and Helen Dalgety 3. Decorated Bowl of Flowers (judged by Mrs S. F. Cowan, Dunedin).—Margaret McGregor 1, Margaret Love 2, Shona McCabe 3. Alma Young special mention. Tyne Street Property The property in Tyne street, formerly occupied by the Waitaki Dairy Company, was submitted at auction on Friday by Messrs Bruce Christie and Co., and was purchased by Mr G. T. Gillies for £378.

CRICKET ST. KEVIN'S DEFAULT OUTRIGHT WIN TO OAMARU A SCHOOL BEATS UNION On account of the school vacations St. Kevin's was unable to field an eleven against Oamaru B on Saturday, and the match therefore went to I Oamaru B by default. Oamaru A seI cured an outright win against Albion, and School defeated Union on the first innings. Scores:— OAMARU A v. ALBION Oamaru A ! First innings * 283 i Second Innings Wilson, c Taylor, b Geddes .. .. 10 Cahill, lbw, b Taylor 1 Kelk, not out 23 Monteath, b Geddes 2 Brooker, not out .. 3 Extras 4 Total for three wickets .. 43 Bowling Analysis.—Geddes took 2 wickets for 14 runs; Taylor. 1 for 11; Davey. 0 for 14. Albion First Innings Davev. lbw, b Zimmermann .. .. 14 Brooker. b Wilson 0 Robinson, c Hunter, b Zimmermann 7 Thorne, st Jones, b Zimmermann 6 Taylor, b Zimmermann 25 Irvine, lbw, b Zimmermann .. .. 0 Mclvor. lbw, b Wilson 4 Firth, c Kerr, b Cahill 25 Tucker, b Wilson 14 Geddes, not out 14 Barber, b Cahill 5 Extras 11 Total 125 Bowling Analysis.—Wilson took 3 1 wickets for 36: Zimmermann. 5 for 51; Cahill. 2 for 17; Kelk. 0 for 6. I Second Innings i Robinson, st Jones, b Cahill .. .. 10 Barber, b Cahill 6 Thorne, b Wilson 39 Brooker, c Bee. b Cahill 54 Taylor, lbw, b Zimmermann .. .. 42 Davey. c Monteath, b Zimmermann 11 Tucker, b Wilson 0 Geddes, b Cahill 5 Irvine, not out 10 Firth, b Cahill .. .. 0 Extras 18 Total .. ..195 Bowling Analysis.—Wilson took 2 wickets for 60 riins: Cahill, 5 for 47; Zimmermann. 2 for 37; Hunter. 0 for 33. SCHOOL v. UNION Union First innings 146 Second Innings Maddigan, b Cameron 8 Kinder, c Smith, b Cameron .. .. 12 Borrows, c Cochrane, b Miller .. 40 Geddes, c Mclntyre, b Houghton .. 3 Doig. c Cameron, b Houghton .. 2 Tonkin, c Miller, b Houghton . .■> 9 Blair, b Houghton 4 Watson, b Miller 37 Rawstorn, c Magon, b Houghton .. 15 McCallum, not ouj; .. 26 Papps, absent 0 Extras 9 Total ~165 Bowling Analysis.—Cameron took 2 wickets for 31 runs; Miller, 2 for 37; Houghton, 5 for 64; Neave, 0 for 11Robertson, 0 for "9. School First Innings Smith, run out 10 Mclntyre, c Papps. b Tonkin .. 31 Robertson, st McCallum. b Tonkin 17 Houghton, lbw, b Tonkin .. .. 38 McDonald, c Tonkin, b Blair .. 1 Neave, lbw. b Blair 0 Miller, b Tonkin 3 Magon, b Tonkin 0 Cameron, c Borrows, b Blair .. 6 Hay, not out 14 Cochrane, c Tonkin, b Maddigan .. 18 Extras .. .. 12 Total ~150 Bowling Analysis.—Tonkin took five wickets for 49 runs; Maddigan, one for 29; Doig, none for 21; Blair, three for 38. Second Innings Smith, not out 54 Cameron, c McCallum, b Tonkin .. 15 Robertson, c Borrows, b Tonkin 11 Houghton, c McCallum, b Tonkin.. 31 Mclntyre, lbw, b Tonkin .. .. 3 Extras 2 Total for four wickets .. 116 Bowling Analysis.—Tonkin took four wickets for 56 runs; Doig, none for seven; Maddigan, none for 28; Blair, none for 19. Second Grade Oamaru beat Union by 166 runs on the first innings. Oamaru made 239, J. Campbell giving an excellent knock &Li? 3 , runs - including eight 6's, and Middleton contributed the good score of 71 runs. Forbes and Blair secured four wickets each at a cost of 67 and 52 runs respectively. Union was dismissed for 73 runs (Aitcheson 20, Blair i 7, Forbes 15, Brooks 10). Bee secured four wickets for 18 runs. In the second strike, Union had lost six wickets for 76 runs (Park 43). Albion Second Grade beat Albion Third Grade by 36 runs. The Second Grade team made 46 and 136 (Park ! 36, Brosnahan 28), and the Third Grade 42 and 104 (Hood 27, Webb 20). For the Third Grade, Webb took four wickets for seven runs and McCombie seven for 18; and for the Second Grade, Gleeson took four wickets for two runs, Halkett three for seven, Brosnahan two for no runs, and Hinton three for 14. OBITUARY MR JAMES ADAMSON The death occurred at Wellington last week of Mr James Adamson, a member of a well-known North Otago family. Mr Adamson, who was the second son of the late Mr and Mrs J. Adamson, was born at Weston in 1869. He received his education at the Cave Valley School, and after leaving school he followed farm work for some time, then learning the trade of cheese-making at the Waiareka factory, under Mr James Bain. He later undertook contract cheese-making at Akaroa, removing to Wairarapa, and to as far north as Auckland. Mr Adamson and his younger brother ', Herbert, gained the very high per- ', centage of 98 in grading for cheese ' in the North Island. On his retire- ■' ment. Mr Adamson took up residence ; at Featherston. where he lived for several years, but he finally purchased : a property at Otaki. where he resided when overtaken by the illness that > lead to his death. He was the possessor of a kindly nature and many sterling qualities, which made him ■ popular in his circle of friendship?, j He is survived by his widow, three married children, and several grand- : children, and by three brothers — Messrs George, Alfred, and Herbert Adamson—and a sister, Mrs J. Renton.

APPRECIATION MINUTE OF OAMARU PRESBYTERY REV. McKENZIE'S SERVICES The following minute of appreciation of the services given by the Rev. John M. McKenzie, of St. Paul's Church, was passed by the Oamaru Presbytery at the induction ceremony at Enfield on Thursday night:— " Having been appointed Assistant Director of Missions by the General Assembly, the Rev. J. M. McKenzie placed his resignation of the charge of St. Paul's, Oamaru, before the presbytery on December 13. The presbytery had no option but to acquiesce in Mr McKenzie's decision to lay down his pastoral charge at the behest of the Supreme Court of the Church. In doing so. the presbytery places on record its high, appreciation of the character and service of the new assistant

director. Since his induction to St. Paul's congregation three years and ahalf ago, Mr McKenzie has proved himself a true minister of the gospel. His enforced retirement from the mission field in China seems only to have intensified his missionary zeal. In his pulpit work and amongst the organisations both of his own congregation and the New Zealand church as a whole, he has been an inspiring advocate of the missionary cause. But over and above all this; the presbytery would record its impression of the truly apostolic fervour which marked Mr McKenzie's ministry in public utterance and in personal dealings. Evangelical Work "In pastoral visitation, he has endeared himself to the sick and sorrowing members of his flock. In presbytery business he has taken his full share, and contributed largely to the wisdom and efficiency of the work. "As convener of the Life and Work Committee, he has given a strong lead in evangelical work, and has contributed largely to the spirit of fellowship in organising retreats for ministers. He has been in great demand at Bible class gatherings within and beyond the presbytery bounds. The presbytery rejoices in the largely increased membership of the congregation during his ministry, and notes the considerable advance made by St. Paul's in the support of missionary funds in the past three years. "While deeply regretting the cutting short of a ministry so richly blessed by God, the presbytery recognises the wisdom of the assembly's choice of one who knows the mission field and the home church equally well, and who is undoubtedly equipped to render fruitful service in the mission's directorate. | '* Presbytery commends Mr McKenzie to the Wellington presbytery as a brother dearly beloved, who will not fail to bring spiritual treasure to Iheir counsels."

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE " Rosalie " To-night Spectacle has been well blended with humour in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's lavish production "Rosalie," which commenced its season on Friday. One of the spectacular features of " Rosalie " is the sight of the magficent ballet pouring like a silver stream down the steps of the great ballroom, with its beautiful setting. On the floor of this vast, picturesque scene, giant drums await the dancing feet of the Princess Rosalie, portrayed by Eleanor Powell, who performs her drum dance with brilliant technique. Cole Porter's songs—of which there are nine in the production—allow Nelson Eddy's fine baritone voice to be heard to advantage. All of tTiese numbers are particularly tuneful, and responsible for much of the charm of the entertainment. Miss Powell also sings some of these songs, one of which is allotted to the beautiful Continental actress Ilona Massey. Frank Morgan, who provides some delicious moments as the flirtatious King of Romanza—a ruler with a penchant for ventriloquism—also sings for the first time on the screen. Reginald Owen (as the chancellor), Edna May Oliver (as the strait-laced queen), and Billy Gilbert (as an explosive aviation officer always on the verge of sneezing) contribute to the humour of the picture. Viewed as a glamorous spectacle with more substance than most musical extravaganzas. "Rosalie" has been brilliantly directed by W. S. Van Dyke. It will be shown again tonight and Tuesday. OPERA HOUSE "The Gladiator"—"The Devil's Party " The final presentation of the most popular double programme to come to the Opera House will be to-night. Commencing at 7.30 with selected featurettes, the first full-length attraction will be "The Devil's Party," with as fine a cast as there has ever been on the screen. Victor McLaglen gives a portrayal in keeping with the performance that won him the Academy Award in "The Informer." Paul Kelly, William Gargan, Frank Jenks, and Beverley Roberts ably assist McLaglen in this story that is the equal, if not the superior, of " Dead End." "The Gladiator" is absolutely unique in comedy. Not since " Six-day Bike Rider " has Joe. E. Brown drawn forth more laughs from an audience than he did at this attraction's initial screening on Saturday. Man-moun-tain Dean, the 3201 b behemoth of the wrestling ring, has a stellar part to play along with June Travis and Robert Kent. Truly "The Gladiator ' is a great comedy, and it would be a loss to miss it. " Hold That Kiss " "Hold That Kiss," with Maureen O'Sullivan, Dennis O'Keefe, and Mickey Rooney, provides a mixture of hilarity, romance, and intimate human touches at the Opera House tomorrow and Wednesday. The comedyromance of smart New York society presents O'Keefe, Hollywood's latest discovery in romantic leading men, it' his first role as a modern young American. Defty directed by Edwin L.Marken, of "Everybody Sing" fame, the story revolves around a clerk and a shop girl, who mistake each other for social celebrities, and their comical trials and mishaps in trying to keep up the deception. Mickey Rooney plays the heroine's young brother. A Pete Smith novelty, a Traveltalk, and an "Our Gang" comedy complete the programme. 1 Laurel and Hardy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have given you many achievements of the super pair of comedians, Laurel and Hardy, but nothing has come up to the standard of "Beau Hunks, showing to-morrow and Wednesday, along with "Hold That Kiss," and screening specially at the matinee to-morrow. The Rainfall Fourteen points of rain were recorded up to 9 a.m. on Saturday by Mr William Forrester, this bringing the total for the month so far to 2.91 inches.

BOWLING MILLS SHIELD MATCHES PH(ENIX CLUB SUCCESSFUL Phoenix was successful in winning six out of eight games against Meadowbank on Saturday, and two of the three games against Hampden. Phoenix also defeated Pukeuri, and thus scored 32 shield points, with Hampden 6 2-3, Meadowbank 4, and Pukeuri nil. The afternoon was ideal for bowling, but the state of the Phoenix green, where most of the games were played, called for strong criticism from both visitors and home players. It appeared that it had not been cut since the middle of the week, and was therefore not up to the mark for such an important fixture. Though a little heavy from the continued rain, there was a good draw on the Hampden- green, and Meadowbank is reported to have also been in capital order. Results: —

i Phoenix v. Hampden j (Phoenix names first) F. Grant. Maxwell. Wedde, Cook 30, ! Burns. McKerrow, Mursell. Lang 14; Armstrong, D. H. Reid. Dunbar, E. W. Grenfell 18. Belcher. Booth, Jackson, Dick 16; Jamieson, T. Watson, Familton, Buist 11, Ross, Thomson, Spears, Harris 20. Points: Phoenix 13 1-3, Hampden 6 2-3. Phoenix v. Pukeuri (Phoenix names first) Newson, Chase, Foster. Crisp 19, Boyle. Harrison. Easton, Dumbleton 17. Points: Phoenix 6 2-3, Pukeuri nil. Phoenix v. Meadowbank (Phoenix names first) Borrie. Perrow, Craig. Adams 23, Crisp, Patterson, Bee, Campbell 19; Coulter, Speid, J. H. Grenfell, Brown 13, Reid, Dick, Clarke, Taylor 23; 1 Hopkins, Green, Watts, Forrest 24, Rudduck, Crombie, Robertson, Mitchell 13; Bremner. C. Robertson, Mathieson, • Corson 20. Archibald, Barclay, CrichI ton, Donald 21; McKenzie, Peat. Forbes, ! Thomson 26, Patterson, Thomson. Keen, ' Denholm 13; A. Watson. Colenso, Humphries, J. Reid 24, Genge, Rushton, Black, Blacklock 14; Dickson, Roney, Purcell. Slater 15, J. Robertson, Brown, Skirving, Carson 12; Moyle, Anderson. Hendy, Mollison 26. J. Denholm, Hartley, Nimmo, Hart 8. Points: I Phoenix 12. Meadowbank 4. I LADIES' MATCH ' Awamoa Beats Meadowbank I The ladies' match between Awamoa j and Meadowbank was won by the 1 former club by 94 points to 56. Results, j Awamoa names being mentioned first: 1 —Miss Watson. Mrs McDonald, Miss ; Cowan. Mrs Stichman 17, Mesdames Dick Keen. J. Patterson, A. Robert- ! son 22; Mesdames Wright, G. Brooker, ' Gerrie, Sorley 35, Mesdames Douglas, I Lloyd, R. Robertson, Nimmo 15; Mesdames Black. Miller, Stringer, Tomkins 18, Mesdames Genge, Ross, Clarke, I Skirving 13; Mesdames Asher, Ingram, Rusbatch, Kennedy 24, Mesdames Edgar, Hannah, Sproat, Kilgour 6. WAIAREKA PASTORATE REV. JAMES FORDYCE INDUCTION AT ENFIELD The Presbytery of Oamaru met at the Enfield Presbyterian Church on Thursday night to induct the Rev. James Fordyce into the pastoral charge of Waiareka. The Rev. H. O. Bowman (Moderator) presided and led the congregation in worship. The occasion sermon was preached by the Rev. lan Dixon, and the Rev. John Bates narrated the steps leading up to the congregation's call to its new minister, after which the moderator proceeded to the induction. The appropriate questions were put to the minister, and upon satisfactory answers being given, the - formula was signed. Prayer was offered and the right hand of fellowship given by the Prebyters. The necessary question was then put to the people, who responded by standing in their places. Charge to Minister

The Rev. John Bates addressed a brief charge to minister and people on their several and mutual responsibilities. He reminded them that the word minister meant servant. A minister was servant of the Word. As such he had to pay diligent heed to all that that implied. But as minister he could do little unless the prayers and work and loyalty of the congregation were with him all the way. A congregation had the power to make or break its minister. He could only be what they would let him be. It was a solemn partnership to which he commended them both in the Lord. Social Hour A social hour followed in the Enfield Hall, where the people were able to meet Mr and Mrs Fordyce. They were given a welcome on behalf of the session by Mr A. Robinson, who read a letter of greeting from the Rev. S. D. Baird. Mrs Webster, for the ladies of the parish, Mr Hamilton (senior elder for Enfield, Windsor, and Ngapara), Mr Ewan Hamilton, for the youth of Waiareka, and the Rev. H. H. Barton, for the Presbytery, gave appropriate welcomes. An enjoyable musical programme was contributed to by the choirs of Totara-Weston and Columba Church, Mrs Miller, Miss Reid, Mr and Mrs Hinkley, and Messrs T. Martin and Hinton. The Rev. Mr Fordyce made a suitable acknowledgment of the greetings extended to him, and said he was looking forward to a Ion? and happy ministry among the people. ENDEAVOUR LODGE FORTNIGHTLY MEETING A.D. Bro. J. Robson presided over a good attendance of officers and brothers at the fortnightly meeting of Endeavour Lodge, U.A.O.D. Sick pay amounting to £l4, and accounts totalling £2 lis lid, were passed for payment. A motion of sympathy was passed with P.D.P. Bro. G. L. Grenfell in his recent bereavement. The A.D. bards and the secretary reported on the sick brethren. Visitors from Waikouaiti. Palmerston, Hampden, Timaru, Waimate, and Duntroon have signified their intention of being present at the installation of officers, which will take place in the lodge room on Saturday. It was decided to hold an open ritual competition. VALEDICTORY MR C. WYLDE-BROWNE On Saturday night members and exmembers of the North Otago Rugby Union met Mr C. Wyldc-Browne at,a social gathering for the purpose of bidding him farewell and to wish him every happiness in his retirement at Tauranga. Mr Wylde-Browne has rendered excellent service to Rugby in North Otago as treasurer of the union for many years past, and his work as an administrator was very highly commended by those present, who specially expressed appreciation for the manner in which he had handled* the finances of the union. A short toast list was honoured, and the departing I guest was presented with a case of ' pipes, the speakers being Messrs M. F. Woodward (president of the Rugby Union). C. G. Meikle (secretary), A. A. Mays, J. Crowley, C. J. L. Mollison. G. Knowles. A. Marshall, D. Burns, L. Ward, A. Low, J. Hopley, H. E. Wedde. J. McMillan (referees), and C. Nicholson. Musical items were contributed by Messrs J. Smith (violin), C. Nicholson, and J. McMillan.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT oF'oAMARU High Water.—December 19: 1.6 p.m. and 1.39 p.m. Notes The Waimarino, from Auckland, for southern ports, is due at this port tomorrow. The Kaimai, with coal from WestS port, is expected at this port to-mor- - row. On completion of discharge she e will sail for Dunedin and Bluff. < . . t PERSONAL t 2 Mr J. T. Weir has returned to Oami aru from a holiday in Wanganui and s from a trip on the West Coast, t Members of the staff of the Waitaki => Boys' High School met at morning tea. t on Friday to make a small presenta- { tion of Miss Stobo. prior to her de--7 parture for Knox College. \ ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN ■ Waiareka Sale Further entries are invited for to- , morrow's Waiareka sale, for which - present entries consist of fat sheep and , cattle, a line of store Corriedale . wethers, and a two and a half-year-old. Hereford bull. Children's Health Camp The children's health camp at Kurow , will open on January 4, and the North . Otago Children's Welfare Association will be pleased to receive gifts of jam and vegetables for the camp. Sale of Sections On Saturday afternoon 20 freehold .' sections at Awamoa were submitted I at auction bv Messrs J. D. Familton . and Sons, 10 being sold at satisfactory ' prices. t : WAIMATE ' Dangerous Speed Trials As a result of speed trials held at , a rally of motor cyclists from Oamaru, , Timaru and nearby districts, com- , plaints are being laid with the traffic • inspector and the police. These gatherings have taken place in Waimate for some years past, usually being confined to hill-climbing tests in the vicinity of Kelcy's Bush. On the present occasion, however, both cars 1 and motor cycles participated in trials 1 of speed on a public road, lined with > spectators, children and adults. It is understood estimates of the speed at- ; tained are as high as 60 miles an hour. 1 Carried out without notifying the Wai- ' mate County Council, Borough Council ■ or local traffic inspector, it is consid--1 ered that these trials constituted a ; danger to life and limb. • : Lawn Tennis Competitions Saturday's results in the Waihao Lawn Tennis Sub-association's competitions are as follows: — B Grade Morven beat Waimate by 10 sets to

6. St. Patrick's beat Ikawai A. 9 sets to 7. Willowbridge beat Ikawai B. 10 sets to 6. Hunter beat Hook, 11 sets to 5. C Grade St. Patrick's beat Hunter by 11 sets to 5. Studholme beat Hook, 12 sets to 4. Waihao Downs A beat Morven, 14 sets to 2. Makikihi beat Waihao Downs B r 10 sets to 6. Interclub Cricket " '"' In the Waimate Sub-association's interclub cricket competition on Saturday, Old Boys (151 for nine wickets declared) defeated Morven (125 for five wickets), and Toilers (120 for six wickets) beat Waimate 33. Playing at Morven, S. Fleming 63 and W. Chapman 22 were the top scorers for Old Boys. For Morven, w. Foote made 68 and G. Wilson 27. Bowling for Old Boys, S. Fleming took two wickets for 25 runs, and W. Murphy took one for 15. Best bowlers for Morven were W. Foote, three for 47, R. Keen one for 28, and G. Wilson one for 16. Batting for Toilers in a match played at Hook, J. Heasley made 68 not out, and R. Murchison was bowled for 21. Top scorers for Waimate were R. Nolan 8, and A. Guy 8. Bowling for Toilers, J. Heasley took four wickets for 6 runs, H. Johnstone four for 15, and R. Murchison one for eight. For Waimate, R. Lane took two for 19 and A. Guy two for 32. ' TEMUKA Woollen Substitutes

At a meeting of the South Cantei bury Executive of the Farmers' Unio on Friday afternoon, the secretary (M A. B. Sfruthers) produced a numbe of samples of imitation cloth an fabrics, one sample containing hal wool and, half wood fibre, and anothe which had been made from 25 pe cent, wool and 75 per cent, wood fibr< He mentioned that in Italy a factor had been opened to manufacture clot from milk, the new product bein known as lanital. Mr Struthers pre duced specimens, some, containing 3 per cent, lanjtal, 30 per cent, wooi fibre, and 40 per cent, wool, whil others contained no wool, but wer made from 50 per cent, lanital and 5 per cent, wood fibre. Mr Struther intimated to the executive that he ha. received information from the Otag Provincial Executive advising that ii 1937 593,000,0001 b of staple or woo< fibre had been produced, which wa already more than the weight of thi Australian wool clip on a clean scourec basis. Some apprehension Was expressed at the meeting regarding it effect on the woollen industry in the Dominion, and after giving expres sions of their views the members de cided to support the representation! by the Otago Executive that such inv portations should be stamped showinj the percentage of wool they contained During the discussion Mr W. H Staniland (Clandeboye) made a sug gestion that the importation of sub stitute woollen cloth and fabric; should be barred in order to proteci the local woollen industry. Mr J. C Hay considered that the proposal froir Otago should be heartily supported, a 1 the same time remarking that the Otago Executive had done excellent work in bringing the matter forward Mr G. Warren, the representative oi the Canterbury and Westland Farmers Unions on the Dominion Executive who was present, stated that as a member of the Wool Publicity Committee the mattei was receiving careful consideration. The committee was endeavouring to bring the import regulations in South Africa. Australia, and New Zealand into line, in order that the manufacturers in Great Britain would be able to mark their material in such a manner that it would be acceptable in any of the three countries. Mr J. Trotter (Fairlie) considered that if the importation of woollen substitutes was barred altogether it would have an adverse effect on the export of wool from this Dominion, as several of the countries where these woollen substitutes were manufactured were buyers of the Dominion product. The meeting finally agreed to support the proposal sent forward from Otago. School Gardens Competition As the Arowhenua Native School (Temuka) has won the Hurdley Shield for the past three years in succession in the annual school gardens competition open to all primary schools in South Canterbury, it is now ineligible for competition for a further hve years, according to a decision of the Canterbury Education Board. Mr J. W. Preen, a member of the board, has made an offer, which has been ac-

cepted, to present a cup to this school, provided that the garden was equal to the standard of the first three placed schools competing in the.Hurdley Shield competition next year.