ST. NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23737, 18 February 1939, Page 21

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NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

PARKING REGULATIONS PROPOSED ALTERATIONS CR FRASER’S REPORT Cr N. N, Fraser (chairman of the By-laws Committee) reported to the Oamaru Borough Council on Thursday night on the following proposed alterations to the parking regulations in Oamaru, and gave notice of his intention of moving their adoption at the next council meeting;— Eden-Street.—East of Thames street: Angle parking on both sides east of shops. West of Thames street: Parallel parking on both sides. Coquet Street—East of Thames street: Angle parking on both sides. West of Thames street: Parallel parking as at present. Severn Street.—Present system to remain. Wear Street—Parallel parking on north side, with 15-minute limit. Angle parking on south side east of tcixi stcind* Itchen Street.—East of Thames street: Angle parking on north side only; extend eastern limit as far as safety permits; parallel parking on south side, 15 minutes only. West of Thames street: Parallel parking on north side only; western boundary to remain as 3,t present. 'Dies Street.—Angle parking on east side only; parallel parking on west side, with 15-minute limit. Thames Street: East side: Angle parking from Dee street to north side of railway line. West side: Parallel parking from Dee street to north side of railway line.

NEWS OF THE DAY (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

HAMPDEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING RESIGNATION OF HEADMASTER The resignation of the headmaster of the Hampden School (Mr A. Spears) was accepted with regret at the monthly meeting of the Hampden School Committee, which was held recently, Mr J. D. Dungey presiding. Accounts amounting to £8 13s 9d were passed for payment. The headmaster reported that the term had commenced with a roll of 44 pupils, and that Miss Potts had resumed her duties as infant mistress. Owing to illness of Mr Chisholm, Bible lessons had not been carried out. Five pupils had obtained their primary school certificates for continuing their education through the secondary schools. It was decided to hold the annual school picnic in the Oamaru Municipal Gardens on Friday, February 24. "cricket TEAMS FOR TO-DAY Union Seniors v. Oamaru B.—Blair, Borrow, Doig, Pepps, Maddigan, Geddes. Kinder, Tonkin, McCallum. Rawstom. A. Forbes. Union Juniors v. School, at School. — L. Blair Aitcheson. R. Parker, Falloon, May, Mason, Hedges. L. Forbes, W. Watson. W. Robertson. E. Smith, Falconer, Sherwm.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS MEETING OF COMMITTEE HISTORY OF NORTH OTAGO A letter from Mr K. C. McDonald agreeing to undertake the compilation of an historical survey of North Otago, as suggested by the committee was received at a meeting of the North Otago Centennial Committee which was held yesterday afternoon and was presided over by the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton). —It was decided to ask Mr McDonald’s views on the size of the publication. - The Hampden Borough Council wrote offering to co-operate with the committee, and advising that the Mayor of Hampden (Mr W. A. Murcoti had been appointed as a delegate to the committee. In reply to the committee’s application to the Carnegie Corporation for a grant for a public library, the corporation advised that it was not their policy to appropriate funds for individual libraries in New Zealand, and it was unlikely that additional grants would be made.—Received. Mr Familton stated that the origin of the Corriedale sheep in North Otago should be commemorated by the erection of some type of memorial.— It was agreed to refer the matter to the Farmers’ Committee. —It was also suggested that special reference be made to the origin of Corriedale sheep in Mr McDonald’s historical survey. Mr Familton stated that all sports and other various bodies should be given a chance to associate themselves with the Centennial Committee, and it was agreed that a general invitation to all organisations to attend the next meeting of the committee be extended by advqrtiseipent. Plans of the proposed centennial memorial building to contain Plunket and women’s rest rooms, were placed before the committee, and it was agreed to submit them to a special meeting of representatives of women’s organisations for approval before forwarding them to Wellington, and also' to exhibit the plans in Messrs Bulleid’s window for public inspection. The secretary was Instructed to make formal application for the Government subsidy, which was allotted on a population basis, and amounted to £I7OO for North Otago. It was decided that at the next meeting of the committee the question of opening a subscription list for the centennial fund be discussed. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “The Texans * Texas In the turbulent days following the war between the States forms the exciting background of Paramount’s epic drama of the reconstruction period, “The Texans," which will show to-day at*>the matinee and tonight. With Joan Bennett, Randolph Scott, and May Robson heading the cast, the picture tells of the South’s struggle to attain self-rule and find a new way of life after the ravages of the war. Miss Bennett, playing a fireeating Dixie belle who refuses to admit that the “ great cause ” is lost, and Scott, a returning soldier who advises a policy of conciliation, symbolise the dilemma of the entire South during this period. Although goaded by the corrupt carpet-baggers and scallawags who took over the Government and ran it for their own profit, wise Southerners guided the destiny of the State with patience. Scott’s triumph over Miss Bennett and their decision to march their cattle to the Kansas market a thousand miles away mirrors the South’s decision to join the rest of the Union in building a vast empire in the great South-west. The supporting cast includes some of the screen’s best-liked character players. Walter Brennan, last seen as General Jackson's right-hand man in “The Buccaneer,” again has a role of a frontiersman of the Daniel Boone tradition, Robert Barat is a corrupt car-pet-bag official, while Robert Cummings, as a Southern officer, has his strongest screen role to date. A News, Pictorial and “Pop Eye” cartoon are also on the programme. OPERA HOUSE “Back in Circulation* The narrative is swift and suspenseful with a remarkable performance by Joan Blondell as the girl reporter. Humorous twists and breezy comedy is interwoven between Pat O’Brien as the newspaper editor and his star reporter, with O’Brien in a lusty and spirited characterisation. Margaret Lindsay, as the widow, enacts her role with complete sincerity, and John Litel, as her lover, is very effective. The production background presents an authentic newsroom from a metropolitan newspaper office; a brilliant nieht club: a conservative yet elegant millionaire’s home; and a court roo7*i, and prison scenes. From small towns and suburban atmospheres, to the hustle and bustle of city streets and a thrilling train wreck, the production covers a wide range. “ Back in Circulation,” showing to-night and Monday. has been widely praised by the critics for the realism of its settings. “Danger on the Air” Sparkling with unexpected comedy situations, which relieve the gripping drama and eerie mystery scenes in the Crime Club production “Danger on the Air,” which shows at the Opera House to-night and Monday, is given the most unusual setting, depicting the interior of a great national broadcasting headquarters, where the intricate Elot is developed to its amazing finish, 'onald Woods has the role of Benjamin Butts, Nan Grey is “Steenie,” clever radio programme writer, who not only helps Butts solve the mystery of a murder, but also succeeds in winning his love. The original story by Xantippe, entitled “ Death Catches Up With Mr Kluck,” was adapted for the screen by Betty Laidlaw and Robert Lively. LADIES’ BOWLING AWAMOA v. MEADOWBANK In a match between Awamoa and Meadowbank. Awamoa won by 15 points. Results. Awamoa names being mentioned first:—Mesdames Wright, Asher. Stringer, Tomkins 15, Mesdames Douglas, Lloyd. Nimmo. Skirving 17; Mesdames Curwood, McDonald. Lee, Sorley 15. Mesdames J. Patterson, Reid, Palmer, W. Paterson 14; Mesdames Black, Miller. Miss Cowan, Mrs Kennedy 16, Mesdames Dick, Genge, Clarke, A. Robertson 12; Mesdames G. Brooker, Stewart, Gerrie, Rusbatch 23, Mesdames Hannah, Keen, E. Robertson, Kilgour 11. Awamoa v. Waimate The following rinks have been selected to represent Awamoa against Waimate at Awamoa on Thursday at 9.45 a.m.: Mesdames G. Brooker Asher. Ingram, Kennedy: Mesdames Curwood. Pile, Miss Watson, Mrs Tomkins: Mesdames Black. Stewart, Gerrie, Miss Cowan; Mesdames Wright. McDonald. Lee. Rusbatch; Mesdames A. Brooker. Miller. Stringer, Sorley.

GOOD HARVESTING WEATHER' OAMARU MARKET REPORT GRAIN MARKET QUIET Weather Weather conditions in North Otago have been dry and hot this week, and very suitable for harvesting. Farmers j are now very busy with the wheat ( harvest, and the next week should see j most of the wheat in North Otago cut. ] Threshing is now proceeding from j stook, and some very fine wheat has j been seen by merchants. The rape and { turnip crops are suffering with the dry weather. Some excellent lambs have gone into the works in North Otago this season, and this industry is very busy at the moment. Oats Quotations are about the same as last week, but as growers are very busy with the wheat harvest very few oats have been threshed, and business in the oat market is, in consequence, very quiet. The oat crops in North Otago look like yielding particularly well this year, although the crops are late. Prices up to 2s 9d have been paid for Algerian oats. With the carry-over in New Zealand and the restricted demand owing to the use of tractors, merchants are not prepared to stock up heavily with oats. Wheat Some nice samples of wheat have been seen in the district, and some good yields should be the result. The bushel weight is also good, and the yield to the acre should be good also. Indications are that a larger area of wheat will be sown this coming season. Stocks of old season’s fowl wheat are practically unprocurable, and merchants are now working on the new season’s crop. Seeds There is a good demand in the North Island, particularly for certified ryegrass, but with the low germination tests being obtained .it is difficult for merchants to quote. Germination tests received to date for ryegrass, western wolths, and Italian are vdry disappointing. A fairly large quantity of grass seed has been threshed out of condition, and merchants attribute the low tests principally to this cause. It would appear that there will be a shortage of high germinating seed on the market. There is a fair quantity of cocksfoot offering, particularly from Canterbury, and merchants have seen some very nice lines this harvest. Quotations to growers in consequence are low. Seed has been purchased locally from 5d to 6d per lb, according to sample. POST OFFICE NOTICES OVERSEAS MAILS Mails close at the Chief Post Office (Oamaru) as under.— Saturday, February 18.—Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, Honolulu, Canada, United States of America, Eastern South America, and letters only for Europe, also American air mails via Vancouver (per Aorangi from Auckland) per north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Sunday, February 19.—Fiji, Tahiti. Samoa, Honolulu, Canada, United States of America, Eastern South America, and Continent of Europe, also American air mails via Vancouver. Letters only. By New Zealand air mail (Id per ounce extra) at midnight. To connect with Aorangi at Auckland. Chatham Islands per Tees from Lyttelton, C.P.0., midnight. Monday, February 20.—Samoa and Niue per Maui Pomare from Wellington by north express at 11.15 a.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 11.35 a.m. and at railway station 12.8 p.m. Australia, China, Japan, Italy and Balkan States, also all Empire countries and Egypt (Empire air service). Air mail due London February 20. C.P.O. 11.35 a.m. and at railway station 12.8 p.m. Tuesday, February 21.—Australia, China, Italy and Balkan States, also all Empire countries and Egypt, Empire air service. Air mail due London, March 9. By New Zealand air service, letters only. Extra fee Id per oz. By airliner at 8 p.m. to connect with Awatea at Auckland. Great Britain and Ireland (secondclass matter only), also Central and South American Western States and Europe; via Panama; per Tongariro from Dunedin at 8 p.m. _ , Saturday, February 25. Cook Islands, Tonga and Apia; per Matua from Auckland by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Arrival in London of Overseas Mails English letter mails which left Oamaru on January 25 via Australia-Eng-land air-mail service arrived London February 11. Incoming Mails (Approximate dates) February 18. —Opawa, from Liverpool, English parcels and paper mails. February 20.—Monterey, from San Pedro. American and English papers. Maunganui, from Melbourne, Australian and Empire mails. February 21.—Awatea, from Sydney, Australian and Empire mails. COMMUNITY WEEK QUEEN CARNIVAL One of the big features of the Oamaru Community Week, which is to be held from March 18 to 25, is the queen carnival. The town has beerdivided into three sections, the North End, the South End, and the Sports Bodies, and each section has put forward a strong candidate for the coveted position of Queen of the Oamaru Community Week. Already keen interest is being shown in the contest, and it is to be hoped that citizens, young and old, will support the contest and so further the interests of the town. Any money raised will be held in trust by the ‘Oamaru Borough Council for the provision of public amenities The committees will hand their contributions to the town clerk on Tuesdays and Fridays, and flags will be flown on the Town Hall flag pole to show the positions of the queens. The colours which have been allotted are North End, white; South End, blue; and Sports Bodies, red.

HANDLING OF STOCK BIG IMPROVEMENT SHOWN FEWER REJECTS FROM BRUISING A big reduction in the number ot bruised lambs was noticeable last week at the Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company’s works at Pukeuri, when, out of the 26,000 sheep and lambs slaughtered only 14 carcasses were rejected for export on account of bruising. This very small percentage can be looked upon as a marked improvement in the transport of sheep and lambs prior to their reaching the company’s works. It must indeed be gratifying ,to the officers of the Department of Agriculture to see this big reduction in bruised lamb and sheep carcasses, and also to realise that the talks and demonstrations given to farmers regarding the handling of stock to avoid bruising have met with such success. Great credit is due to those responsible for the careful handling of the sheep and lambs, which to the farmer means a higher price for his stock. OAMARU CHURCHES TO-MORROW’S SERVICES j “ Mind ”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 Methodist Church to-morrow, the Rev. William B. Pickering will conduct both the. morning and evening services. His subject for the morning service will be “A Word About Physical Fitness,” and for the evening service, “ Co-Workers With Christ.” The Junior Choir will sing at the 11 a.m. service, and the anthem “ Send Out Thy Light,” will be rendered at the 6.30 p.m. service. Visitors are welcome. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh will conduct his anniversary services in the Columba Presbyterian Church to-mor-row, when at 11 a.m. he will speak on “A New Beginning,” and at 6.30 p.m. he will give the first of a series of addresses on “The Equipment of a Christian,” No, 1, “The Girdle of Truth.” Bible classes will re-assemble at 2 p.m., the seniors at 8 p.m. The annual Sunday school picnic will be held at “ The Willows ” next Saturday, particulars being advertised. In St. Luke’s parish to-morrow, Archdeacon Russell will celebrate holy communion at 8, and will officiate at Newborough at 11, Enfield at 2.30, and St. Luke’s at 6.30. At St. Luke’s evensong, Mr H. E. Williamson will sing a sacred song written by‘one of his aunts, the music qt which was written by Mr F. C. Burry, the veteran organist at St. Luke’s, who celebrated his seventy-ninth birthday last Thursday. The Rev. B. O. Plumb will take holy communion at 11, and the Newborough service at 6.30. He will also be at the Bible class at 10, and Sunday school at 2 p.m. The Rev. lan Dixon will conduct the morning service at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, and the evening service at Eveline to-morrow, taking for his subjects, at Srt. Paul’s, “ The Haves and the Have-nots,” and at Eveline, “ The Unpardonable Sin.” The Rev. H. H. Barton will be the preacher at St. Paul’s at 6.30 p.m. Bible classes will be resumed to-morrow. OBITUARY MR HUGH MARWICK The death of Mr Hugh Marwick, which occurred at his residence. Weaver street, on Thursday, February 9, removed another of the early settlers of the district. Mr Marwick was born in the Orkney Islands in the year 1854, and after leaving sclmol he was apprenticed to the cabinetmaking trade, but when 20 years of age he came to New Zealana. He arrived at Port Chalmers In 1874, and after spending a few months at the Port, he came to Oamaru, where he had resided for over 64 years. He was employed by his brother-in-law, a building contractor, who built many of the larger premises in Thames street, and later on he followed the wheelwright trade. He was employed by Mr John Nicholson, Maheno, and later by Messrs Reid and Gray. He remained with the latter firm 20 years —until 1914. He was then employed by the Oamaru Woollen Mills until about 10 years ago, when he retired from active work. He married Miss Cuthbert in 1884, and is survived by his widow and five daughters—Misses M. and E. Marwick (Oamaru), Mrs R. J. Gray (“The Dasher,” Kauru Hill), Mrs Farquharson (Dunedin), and Mrs (Dr) K. C. Roberts, of the Rubber Research Institute, London, and Dr John Marwick, of the Geological Survey Department, Wellington, to whom the sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT oFoAMARU High Water.— February 18: 2.49 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. February 19: 3.8 a.m. and 3.27 p.m. Notes The Union Company’s intercolonial freighter Karetu. from Newcastle. Port Stephens, Port Kembla. and Sydney, for Bluff, Dunedin, Oamaru. and Lyttelton. is expected at this port about Tuesday, February 21. This vessel is bringing forward transhipments ex the Talisman, Melbourne Maru. Orcades, Tempiar, and Comorin, for Oamaru. The Wainui will load on Wednesday, February 22. for Wellington. Gisborne, and Napier, via ports. The Waipahi will load for Wellington. Nelson, and New Plymouth about Tuesday, February 28. The Union Steam Ship Company, as agents for the New Zealand Shipping Company, advises that the s.s. Kent has been allotted to load at Oamaru about March 6. refrigerated and general cargo for London. The Waipiata will load on Saturday, March 4. for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. This vessel is announced to leave Auckland on Friday, February 24. PERSONAL Mr Walter M. Richardson (secretary of the Waitaki Hospital Board) and Mrs Richardson arrived home from the North Island yesterday afternoon. Mr Richardson attended the Hospital Boards’ Conference in New Plymouth. The town clerk (Mr J. Branthwaite) will commence his annual leave to-day. Miss G. Scott Baker left yesterday to take up her new duties as librarian in the Whangarei Public Hospital. , Visitors to the Town Queen’s Hotel. —Mr R. K. Champion, Mrs Reardon, Mrs A. J. Porter (Christchurch), Miss E. O’Connell, Miss B. Don, Miss D. Goodman. Mr R. L. Piper, Mr Knapp, Mr Macdonald, Mr Ravenwood, Mr Thomson, Mr Barkla. Mr and Mrs Twister (Dunedin), Mr 1. H. Swan (Wellington).

ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Motor Collision A collision between a Power Board motor truck, driven by Mr F. J. Maynard, and a car driven by Mr J. L. McPhail, jun., occurred at the intersection of Reed and Derwent streets on Thursday afternoon, the car striking the truck on the right-hand door. The damage was of a minor nature, and no one was injured. COSTELO FOLLIES The plans for Costelo’s Follies will open at the Bristola on Monday, and early reservations are advised. The performance will be held on Saturday. Monday and Tuesday, March 4. 6 and 7, with a matinee on the Saturday. Popular prices are being charged. TEMUKA Drunk In Charge At the Temuka Court on Thursday a farmer named Robert Henderson, of Upper Waitohi, was brought up on a charge of being found c>unk while in charge of a motor car. Sergeant Hill stated that the defendant had been noticed walking in an uncertain manner by a constable and a traffic inspector, and later entered his car and drove away. Mr L. M. Inglis (Timaru) pleaded for leniency as Henderson was an elderly man. single, and of good character, and looked after a small farm single-handed. The defendant was fined £ls, ordered to pay medical expenses, his driving licence was cancelled, and he was prohibited from obtaining another until May, 1940. Messrs A. E. Smith and G. Hancox were the presiding justices. Prospects for Salmon Fishing According to anglers who have been salmon fishing in the Rangitata River recently, there is every prospect that the salmon fishing season will be one of the best for some years past. It is the earliest season they have known for the run of salmon in the Rangitata River, as it is generally about the middle of the present month that the salmon commence to run. the big runs starting about the first week in March. The banks of,the Rangitata are taken up with a large number of anglers, more particularly at week-ends, and several fine fish have been caught, some over 301 b, but the average is somewhere about 141 b or 151 b.