NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23689, 22 December 1938, Page 16

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

LAWN TENNIS DRAW FOR CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT GOOD ENTRIES Good entries have been received for the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association's annual Christmas tournament, which will be held on the Awamoa coutrs on December 24, 26, and 27. The draw is as follows: Men's Singles Championship First Round.—L. S. Green v. J. C. Clarke. J. W. Hinton v. J. A. Hendy, C. Maude v. J. Shea, J. Fisher v. A. Feathers. J. McKenzie v. J. D. Collins. v. S. L. Henry, R. J. Henry v. A. MacDonald, W. A. Liddell v. W. J. Giffln. Men's Doubles Championship First Round. McDougall and Feathers v . Maude and Fisher v. Westphal and Collins. Second Round.—Clarke and Liddell v. , Shea and McKenzie a bye, Giffln and Green a bye, J. and M. Hendy v. Shea and McKenzie. Women's Singles Championship First Round. —Miss L. McKenzie v. Miss L. Diver, Miss J. Fraser v. . Second Round.—Miss A. Blyth v. Miss M. Newson. Miss J. Corrigall a bye, Mrs. J. C. Clarke a bye. Miss R. Brown v. Miss I. Gunn. Women's Doubles Championship Misses R. Brown and R. Corrigall v. . Mrs J. C. Clarke and Miss J. Corigall v. , Misses A. Blyth and I. Gunn v. Misses J. Fraser and J. Hollamby, Misses E. Miller and J. Thomson v. Misses L. McKenzie and M. Newson. Boys' Singles Championship First Round—R. G. Crisp v. W. G. Anderson, W. A. Liddell v. J. A. Hazlett. Hunt v. R. O. Davies. M. Hendv v. . Men's Singles Handicap First Round.—W. J. Giffln (owe 40) v. , R. J. Henry (owe 15) v. Hunt. R. Crisp (scr) v. C. Maude, M. Hendy (owe 15 1-6) v. J. Fisher. Second Round.—J. C. Clarke (owe 30) v. A. MacDonald (scr), L. S. Green (owe 30) v. J. A. Hazlett (rec. 3-6), C. Barsdell (rec. 3-6) v. A. MacDonald (scr), L S. Green (owe 30 5-6) v. H. Crossan (scr), W. R. Westphal (owe 15 4-6) v. J. W. Hinton (owe 3-6), J. D. Collins (owe 15 3-6) v. J. A. Hendy (owe 15 2-6), S. L. Henry (owe 15 1-6) v. P. Martin (owe 15). Men's Doubles Championship First Round.—R. and S. Henry (owe 15 2-6) v. Hunt and partner, Clarke and Green (owe 40) v. Shea and Martin (owe 15 4-6), MacDonald and Hinton (scr) v. Maude and Fisher. Second Round.—Barsdell and Crossan (rec. 3-6) v. J. and M. Hendy (owe 15 2-6), Anderson and Crisp (owe 5-6) a bye, Giffln and partner v. Westphal and Collins (owe 15 3-6). Women's Singles Handicap First Round.—Miss M. Newson (owe 15) v. Mrs McDougall (scr), Miss L. McKenzie (owe 4-6) v. , Miss E. Miller (scr) v. Miss A. Blyth (owe 15 1-6), Miss I. Gunn (owe 40) v. , Mrs J. C. Clarke (owe 30) v. , Miss J. Thomson (owe 3-6) v. Miss R. Brown (owe 30). Second Round.—Miss D. Hunt (owe 3-6) a bye, Miss J. Fraser (owe 3-6) a bye. Women's Doubles Handicap Misses L. McKenzie and M. Newson (owe 15) v. Misses E. Miller and J. Thomson (scr), Mrs J. C. Clark and Miss J. Corrigall (owe 40) v. , Misses R. Brown and R. Corrigall (owe 15 3-6) v. Miss A. Blyth and Mrs McDougall (owe 2-6), Misses I. Gunn and J. Fraser (owe 30 3-6) v. . Mixed Doubles Handicap First Round.—Collins and Miss Fraser (owe 15 4-6) v. Hunt and partner, Giffln and Miss I. Gunn (owe 40) v. Green and Miss R. Brown (owe 30 4-6), Fisher and partner v. Clarke and Mrs Clarke (owe 30 2-6), Kinder and Miss A. Blyth (owe 2-6) v. Maude and partner. Second Round.—Miss L. McKenzie and v. McKay and Miss J. Corrigall (owe 15 2-6), MacDonald and partner v. Hinton and Miss M. Newson (scr). First Matches The following players must be ready to play on the Awamoa courts at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday:—Crisp v. Anderson, Liddell v. Hazlett, Hunt v. Davies, Green v. Crossan, Westphal v. Hinton, Barsdell v. MacDonald. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—December 22, 3.22 a.m. and 3.44 p.m. Departure.—Kaimai (1435 tons, Gaskin), at 10.30 p.m. yesterday for Bluff end Dunedin. * Notes The New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the s.s. Tongariro has been allotted to load refrigerated and general cargo at Oamaru, for London, about January 19. The Waipiata will load about Saturday, January 21, for Wellington and Auckland. The m.v. Breeze will load at this port on Saturday for Wellington, Picton, and Wanganui.

CRICKET NOTES FIRST ROUND COMPLETED SCHOOL MAINTAINS LEAD With the first round of the North Otago A Grade competition completed on Saturday, there will be no further club matches until January 7. By gaining a three-point win over Union on Saturday, and with an outright win in sight when time was called. School maintained its lead in the competition, St. Kevin's defaulted to Oamaru on account of the school vacations making it impossible to field a team, and Oamaru A secured a five-point win over Albion. School v. Union On the first day Union had made 146, and School had lost eight wickets for 103 runs. Houghton, the not out batsman, with 27 to his credit, was joined by Hay, the pair taking the score from 103 to 121, when Houghton went the leg-before way to Tonkin. He had given a good display for 38, which was very useful to his side. Cochrane, after an uncertain start, went to 18 before being caught by Tonkin off Maddigan, and Hay played careful cricket for his 14 not out, the total being 150, giving School a lead of four runs on the first innings. The early batsmen 'for Union's second innings did not fare too well. Kinder being out for 12. but Borrows reached 40 by scoring freely all round the wicket. Houghton dismissed Geddes. Doig. Tonkin and Blair cheaply, and seven wickets were down for 89. Papps was absent, and things did not appear bright for the side, but the tail-enders came to light, Watson compiling 37, McCallum 26 not out and Rawstorn 15, runs coming quickly for the total to reach 165. School had a little over an hour in which to make the required runs, and Smith and Cameron opened aggressively. Smith was particularly hard on the bowling and amassed 54, carrying his bat to the call of time. Cameron made a useful 15. Robertson 11 and Houghton again showed his batting ability by contributing 31. At stumps School had lost four wickets for 116 runs. Tonkin was the most successful bowler for Union, taking five wickets for 49 runs in the first innings and four for 56 in the second. Houghton's figures for School were five for 64. Both sides were keen in the field, and missed few chances. Oamaru A v. Albion After the opening and middle Albion batsmen making a very poor showing in the first day's play, the tail-enders, on a slow and easy wicket, brought the score from seven wickets for 72 runs to a total of 125 before they were dismissed. Firth knocked up 25. and Tucker and Geddes each recorded 14 runs, the last-named being not out. Zimmermann led the Oamaru attack to take five wickets for 51 runs. Wilson took three wickets for 36 and Cahill two for 17. Albion followed on to score much better in the second innings. Robinson and Barber opened, but they had both been dismissed when the total reached 19. Thorne and Brooker made a much more determined stand, and when Thorne fell a victim to Wilson's bowling with 39 runs to his credit the total had reached 93. Davey was the next to face the bowling, and he and Brooker took the score on to 147 before the latter got his leg in front to a ball from Zimmermann. Brooker had made a good strike of 54, which included seven 4's. Davey was caught off a ball from Zimmermann when he had reached 11. Irvine (10 not out) was the only other batsman to reach double figures. The fielding of the Oamaru team was not as good as it should have been, and this affected the bowling averages. Cahill. however, finished with the good average of five wickets for 47 runs. After its excellent strike of 283 in its first innings, Oamaru A had only to get 37 runs in the second innings to win. Three wickets fell, however, before the required runs were compiled. Kelk was responsible for the bulk of them, scoring 25 not out. A Century A Second Grade player, J. Campbell (Oamaru), put up a good performance on Saturday by making 123 runs. He got his runs quickly, and used the long handle effectively, his tally including eight 6's and ll 4's. PERSONAL At the conclusion of the weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday morning Mr R. D. H. Swindley, on behalf of the members of the Bar, extended seasonal greetings to Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M.. the members of the court staff, the police, and the press. Mr Bundle and Senior Sergeant McGregor reciprocated the greetings. A number of the solicitors of Oamaru met in the Oamaru Courthouse yesterday morning to make presentations to the members of the courthouse staff. Messrs F. Stoop, R. Kent and J. Duncan, as an appreciation of the assistance they had given during the year, especially in regard to the extra nmount of work they had been called on to do in connection with the Court of Review, when the registrar, Mr Stoop, had had to handle over 500 cases. Mr A. H. Main made the presentations, and thanked the staff for their assistance. Mr Stoop suitably replied. The Hon. B. T. Castellow (Georgia, United States of America) is at present the guest of Mr W. C. Marshall, "Avaco Park." Totara. Mr and Mrs C. D. Brain, Ure street, celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary last Saturday. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs B. Lord, Mr C. T. Coombes, Mr J. Milikin (Dunedin), Mr J. Romans (Arrowtown), Miss K. Woodward, Mr B. Abel (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs T. Jackson (Riverton), Mr and Mrs H. S. Black (Invercargill). Queen's Hotel.—Mr Selby Smith, Miss Rawlins 'England). Mr and Mrs J. G. Cameron (Hokitika). Mr C. Rhodes, Mr J. Collett, Mrs Morrison (Dunedin). Mr C. E. Adcms (Maerewhenua). Ardgowan Euchre The Christmas euchre was held in the Ardgowan Hall on Monday night, and Mr Ron Mills was successful in winning the first prize, Mr G. Calder the second, and the following were the other principal prize-winners:—Mes- ( dames N. McCone and Copland, and I Messrs Ferguson, Mills, and Joyce.

OLD IDENTITIES "AT HOME" THIS AFTERNOON LARGE GATHERING EXPECTED I Considerable interest and enthusiasm I has been aroused by the announcc- ! ment of the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr I and Mrs L. J. K. Familton) to tender I an " at home " to the old identities of I Oamaru of 75 years or over at the Queen's Hotel lounge this afternoon. It Is therefore anticipated that a large and representative gathering will take place, and that as an outcome of the function an old identities' association will be formed in Oamaru. Mr and Mrs Familton have gone to a great deal of trouble to ascertain those who are of 75 years of age or over, but it is possible that some of this qualifying age have not been interviewed personally, and they are asked to accept the general invitation that has been issued, as it is hoped that everyone should attend or be represented. Mrs Agnes Irving, aged 92 years, mother of Messrs John and William Irving (Oamaru), made a flight by aeroplane from Palmerston North to Dunedin yesterday, thence coming by car to Oamaru, for the purpose of attending the function. OAMARU BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZE LIST The following is the prize list of the Oamaru Baptist Sunday School:— Miss N. Smyth's Class.—Heather Pullan 1, Erys Crombie 2. Specials: Valerie Dickson, Betty Dickson, Noeline Amies. Miss D. Green's Class.—Phyllis Paterson and Norma Dunn (equal) 1, Dawu Ashton and June Pullan (equal) 3. Special: Irene Park. Miss M. Campbell's Class.—Esther Prewer and Helen Wood (equal) 1, Aline Hurndell, Irene Brown, Nola Crombie (equal) 3. Special: Elaine Tutty. Miss J. Amies's Class.—Joy Ingles 1, Elva Hurndell 2. Special: Hazel Goodall. Mrs Diver's Class.—Grace Prewer 1, Noeline Cayford 2. Miss E. Carrad's Class.—James Cunningham and Robert Cunningham (equal) 1, lan Andrew 3. Mr Wood's Class.—Stanley Amies, Douglas Andrew, Douglas Pullan, Owen Dunn. Miss Edna Rosie's Class.—Dorothy Andrew, Maureen Cunningham, Natalie Renton, Ruth Dunn, Noeline Necklin, Joy Sparks. Miss J. Rosie's Class I.—Robert Hawtin, Maurice Hay, Robert Turvey, Gladson Crombie, Douglas Laurie, Allan Prewer, Graham Dobson, Edwin Tutty. Miss J. Rosie's Class 2.—Maurice Cunningham, Frank Pullen, Max Smyth, Lloyd Ross, Eric Prewer, Joe Necklin. Miss B. Conrad's Class.—Audrey Hay, Heather Sparks, Gillian Diver, Melba Harper, Ins Mitchell, Marjory Pullen. Sylvia Wood, Ruth Andrew, Norma Dixon, Beatrice Patterson. Cradle Roll.—Lex Reid Ashton, Francis Allan Robson, Daphne Noelina Hawtin, Ernest Ray Emmerson, Margaret Mitchell, Yvonne June Laurie, Eric Harold Robson, Murray Anthony Muir, Raymond James Olds, Margaret Park, Graham Forsyth McCaffery, Barry Rex Evans, Arthur Sutton Wood, Ezna Doreen Pullan, Shirley Gwendoline Harper, Marion Jill Turvey, Kathleen Ann Green, Valarie Rose Omnet, Nancy Lorraine Olds, Joan Isobel Watson, John Robert Wallace, Patricia Joy Woods, June McFadgen, Baby Parks, Baby Tutty. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATKE " God's Country and the Woman" "God's Country and the Woman," Warner Brothers' brilliant picturisation of the James Oliver Curwood novel of the same name, dealing with a feud between lumber companies in the deep forests of the Great Northwest, shows to-ffright, with George Brent and Beverly Roberts in the leading roles. The thrilling dramatic romance of the story is heightened by the fact that the scenes, almost all of which are in the open, were photographed wholly in natural colours. Brent and Miss Roberts have an excellent supporting cast, including such outstanding favourites as Barton MacLane. Robert Barrat. Allen Hall, Billy Bevan, and Joseph King. Hundreds of real lumberjacks appear in the exciting scenes. George Formby—-"I See Ice" For the change to-morrow, the most popular comedian on the screen to-day, George Formby, appears in his latest production, "I See Ice." Also in the cast are Betty Stockfield and Cyril Richard, the latter well-known to Oamaru people. OPERA HOUSE " Trader Horn " Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's gigantic pageant of savage Africa, playing at the Opera House to-night and to-mor-row, differs from anything of the kind p.ver seen, for its thrills and its wonders surround a dramatic story, the tale of the adventurous trader, his apprentice, and the beautiful "White Goddess " of the savage Isorgi. The famous book lives in actuality, as, in the original locales of its dramatic narrative, it is enacted in talking pictures. Harry Carey, in the title role of Trader Horn, has a splendid part which he portrays with that facile naturalness which gives it its charm. His dialogue is often that of the author of the book, and he seems fairly imbued with its spirit. Edwina Booth, as Nina, the white goddess, plays the difficult role of a savage child who becomes tamed by love. Olive Golden, Duncan Renaldo, and the giant native Mutia, also have featured roles. Dick Powell—" Varsity Show "

Featuring Dick Powell, Ted Healy, Lee Dixon. Priscilla Lane, and Rosemary Lane, "Varsity Show," which commences its season on Saturday, introduces in a grand manner to motion picture audiences, Fred Waring and his internationally famous orchestra, the Pennsylvanians. The plot of the picture deals twith the efforts of Chuck Daly (Dick Powell), a Broadway producer temporarily on his uppers, to stage the annual Quadrangle show at Winfield College. Daly, himself a Winfield graduate, is induced to return to the college to rescue the varsity show from the hands of Professor Sylvester Biddle (Walter Catlett), faculty advisor, who is all for art and nothing for modernity in school presentations. Daly overcomes many obstacles and the show goes on. Brilliant musical scores by Dick Whiting and Johnny Mercer are a feature of the production.

Holiday Rubbish Removal During the holidays the usual rubbish collections taken on Mondays and Tuesdays by the Oamaru Borough Council will be taken on Wednesday, December 28, and Wednesday, January 4.

| AMATEUR ATHLETIC NOTES j By "Sprint." Fixtures ! December 22.—Club evening meeting i at Show Grounds. I January 5. —Club evening meeting 1 at Enfield. January 11.—Evening meeting at the Show Grounds for the Australian ath--1 letes, G. Backhouse and E. Best. | February 25.—Otago championship i meeting. I March 4.—Otago Junior and Women's I Championships. j March 18.—North Otago ChampionI ship meeting (subject to approval of i the Otago Centre). Club Badges I The following are leading in the* I various sections in points for club I badges, including those with points ! carried over from last season:— I Seniors: L. Whitburn 32, A. Aiken- ' head 20. H. Wilson 19, B. Paton 19, J. I Orbell 16, L. G. Smith 15, A. Holland I 15. Juniors: L. McPhee 16, R. Coffey I 13. V. Bain 12, B. Brook 101, J. Fallon j 10, J. Turvey 9. Women: A. Nimmo i 29. B. Davev 21, J. Ericson 19J. A. j McDougall 15, B. Forbes 10, L. EricI son 10. M. Perkins 9. Backhouse and Best When the Otago Centre, in arranging I the tour of these noted Australian athI letes. offered North Otago the chance | of a visit from them, a good deal of | discussion took place on the subject of public support in Oamaru, but the committee of the North Otago Amateur Athletic Association finally decided that the few enthusiasts who support its meetings, and its honorary members, were entitled to see the visitors in action, even at the risk of a financial loss. In addition, it would tend to belittle the town, and give a poor opinion of its inhabitants if the offer were turned down. The public of Oamaru may not be aware that such tours are costly, and that each association must contribute to the expenses of it. if it wishes to have an appearance of the visitors. MoreI over, the public owes a duty to one of j its sporting organisations, which not j only caters for the healthy recreation • of its young members, but also endeavours to bring the best possible talent to the town, and is in every i way a live and progressive body. I Regular supporters of amateur athletics could assist to a great extent by endeavouring to obtain the attendance of their friends on this occasion, when a fine evening's entertainment will be provided. Honorary members are also requested to make use of their privileges on January 11. Backhouse, an I Olympic and Empire Games representative, has many brilliant performances to his credit, and was runner-up in the last Empire Games Mile in 4min 12sec. Best, who was also placed on that occasion, has returned 9 9-10 sec. for 100 yards and 22Jsec for 220 yards in his first runs this season. j Evening Meeting

! The usual weekly meeting was held I at Enfield, and again an interesting I programme was provided. In the ! Senior 100 Yards Bert Paton. with a j determined finishing effort, just mani aged to catch Dick Orbell on the tape. ! the latter still being short of training. \ but showing improvement. L. G. Smith, improving with each run, earned third place from scratch. The final of the Junior 100 Yards provided a wonderful finish between J. Fallon, N. Cox. V. Bain, and L. McPhee, the task of the judges in placing these men being by no means an easy one. Fallon, at his first appearance, was mentioned in these notes as a youth who showed ability, and will do even better before the season ends. Les McPhee has been slow to strike form this season, but from now onwards should be prominent. Les Whitburn, though only half fit at this stage, surprised spectators by running into second place behind Joe Turvey in the Half-mile, ,this being a fine effort for an athlete who, until recently, has confined his activities to sprinting. lan Findlay showed decided promise in the jumping events, and should have a successful season. He would be well advised, however, to pay more attention to technique in the meantime, instead of attempting to do his best every time he appears on the training ground. He should also avoid attempting to do too much, as this has spoilt the careers of many promising juniors. Ben Brook is a versatile performer who has the physique to undertake strenuous competition, and can be relied upon to give a good performance at all times. Betty Forbes gave a fine effort of 15ft lin in the long jump, and this will be improved on at a later date. Mary Perkins shows consistent good form, and well deserved her success in the sprint. Joyce Ericson. who, through illness, has made a late start this season, is already showing signs of her last year's ability, and can be relied upon to improve. It is reported that there are now over 70 active members taking part in the club's activities, and results so far have shown that there are many keen juniors of marked ability, a fact that ensures success for many years. In conclusion, "Sprint" wishes the compliments of the season to officials ana members, both active and honorary, and hopes to see them all in action bright and early in the New Year.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT WEEKLY SITTING The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was concluded yesterday morning before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Judgment by default was given for the plaintiff in the following civil claim:—North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association v. J. Paulson, £4 4s 4d and costs (£1 6s 6d). In the judgment summons, Rose Arscott v. M. Henry, for £2 6s 6d and costs (13s). the judgment debtor was ordered to pay the amount, In default three days' imprisonment, the warrant not to be issued for 14 days. Warden's Court At a sitting of the Warden's Court Mr Bundle granted a licence for a water race of six heads terminating in Golden Gulley to the Maerewhenua Goldfields Development Company, Ltd., for mining purposes. The licence was granted for a term ending on February 8. 1959. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Children's Party at Ardgowan The children of the Ardgowan School were entertained recently at a party given by Mr and Mrs Welleans, and it proved a very popular and pleasant finish to the year's work.