NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23810, 17 May 1939, Page 14

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

GOLF NOTES

NORTH OTAGO CLUB B> Kroflitc Saturday's four-ball Stableford was intended to be played in pairs consisting of a senior and a junior, the handicap 18 bogey being taken as the one dividing the two groups. Owing to the late arrival of any juniors with whom to be paired, some eight seniors went out together, whilst the remainder were satisfactorily arranged for. As this type of match is intended to help the less experienced player, it ■s advisable for them to turn up as early as possible. With the days shortening as they are now, members should try to be at the clubhouse as soon after 1 o'clock as possible. Saturday's Scores The best of the senior pairs was Ewart (8) and Hargreaves (10), who were incidentally the first away. Their combined score off the "stick" was 52, added to which their com* bined handicaps gave an unbeatable score of 70. M. Wilson (4) and Bennett (18) had a net 44 and a gross 66. which gave them the honours so far as the senior-junior pairs "were concerned. McElroy and McQuade were a close second to these, with a gross 61. Individual honours of the day undoubtedly went to M. Ewart, whose stroke score was 78. by which he has earned a reduction of handicap that brings him down amongst the elite of the single-figure group. Congratulations were showered on him for his achievement, which was the result of assiduous practice. The Links The change in the condition of the links last Saturday was really remarkable, and very disconcerting for most. The north-westers during the whole week made the surface very hard; in fact, summer conditions again prevailed. Added to this was a troublesome strong breeze, and most players tended to be over-running their objective on many occasions. The long game was flattered by the great run on the ball, whilst the greens were very fast. In all other respects, however, the links were in wonderful order, reflecting great credit to those responsible for its upkeep and beautiflcation. The Knock-out Competition Members are reminded that the second round of the knock-out must be completed by next Saturday, May 20. Timaru is sending a team down on that date, whilst a stroke match will be arranged for the rest of the club. Those not engaged against Timaru could get their knock-out matches off. Oamaru v. Waimate The 16 members who represented the club against Waimate, at Waimate, were very hospitably received and entertained. The links were in splendid order, and the day ideal. Both socially and from a golfing point of view the visit was most successful, and the club extends its thanks to the Waimate Club, which took such pains to make the day thoroughly sporting. As was indicated in a previous issue, the matches finished in favour of the North Otago team. One of the chief events of the club's social activities is the forth-coming ball. The sub-committee responsible for the arrangements has been putting in a lot of work, so that the revival of this event promises to be very successful. All members should make a note of the date and be sure to keep it free, as it is one of the few occasions when the whole club has an opportunity of forgathering, both the ladies' and men's sections.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU Hißh Water.—May 17: 0.57 a.m. and 1.20 p.m. Notes Arrival.—M.v. Karu U 044 tons, Jones), at 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday, from Dunedin. Departure.—M.v. Karu at noon yesterday for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The m.v. Karu will load for Wellington. Nelson, and New Plymouth on Friday. May 26, The Waipiata will load out on Saturday. June 3. for Timaru. Lyttelton, Wellington, and Auckland. The Wainui will load»on Wednesday. May 24. for Wellington. Gisborne. and Napier, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Union Steam Ship Company advises that the Waioori was due to leave Newcastle last Saturday, thence Port Kembla and Sydney, leaving the latter port to-day for Lyttelton, Timaru. Oamaru. Dunedin. and Bluff. Messrs Dalgety and Co.. as asents for the Shaw Savill and Albion Company, have received advice that the Taranaki. with direct cargo for discharge, will arrive at Oamaru about May 24. She will load refrigerated and general cargo for London and Southampton.

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

♦♦♦— NEWS OF THE DAY (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

OAMARU HOSPITAL MEETING OF WAITAKI BOARD SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS BEQUEST TO BOARD The monthly meeting of the Waitaki Hospital Board was held yesterday morning. There were present Mr William Forrester (chairman), Mrs T. A. Munro, Messrs A. Mclnnes, W. Simpson, N. H. Colquhoun, and Dr Bevan Brown. Correspondence The Waipiata Sanatorium Committee forwarded a statement showing the allocation of the maintenance levy of £BOO, and the capital levy of £3462, the Waitaki Board's capital levy being £298 15s, and maintenance levy £69. Mr Rodman reported in detail on the committee's estimates, and was thanked for his report. The Department of Health wrote in connection with medical staffing in relation to hospital benefits, asking for a list of the board's visiting medical staff and particulars as to the terms of their appointment.—The secretary reported that the required particulars had been supplied. The Department of Health wrote stating that it was hoped that except in special circumstances the board would not take steps to obtain a refund of relief granted to outdoor recipients previously ineligible for pensions during any period covered by retrospeclive payment of benefits, and recommending that allowances to inmates of the board's institutions be increased in proportion to the higher scale of benefits now in force under the Social Security Act—The secretary reported that in the first instance only one person was affected, and this could be discussed. The increase suggested in allowances had already been made, and it was hoped to fix a scale throughout New Zealand shortly. , Advice was received that the Minister of Health had appointed May 15, 1939, as the date on and after which hospital services in relation, to maternity benefits would be available.—l ne secretary reported that it was satisfactory to note that the revenue which would now accrue at the Kurow Maternitv Hospital would be considerably greater than the fees paid in the past. Last year £232 14s was received in fees, and it was estimated that the revenue for the next year would be £4BO, so that the financial position in regard to the hospital would be improved considerably. Messr3 Duncan and MacGregor, solicitors. Dunedin, forwarded a cheque for £45 2s 9d. being a bequest to the hospital under the will of Mr John Edmond. of Melbourne.—Received, the secretary to return thanks. The North Otago Centennial Committee wrote requesting the board to appoint a representative to the committee.—Mr William Forrester was appointed the board's representative. The Waitaki Electric Power Board advised that, in view of the proposed building alterations at the hospital, it would be cheaper and better to arrange for the electric sub-station to be located in a different position.—Received Accounts amounting to £2274 19s 6d were passed for payment Letters of Thanks Mr W. H. James (Herbert) wrote expressing appreciation of the kindness and attention shown to Mr James while a patient in hospital, and a similar letter was received from Mr George Maider (Kauru Hill) in reference to Miss Lily McCullough. Mr J. K. Frew (South Oamaru) also wrote expressing apm-eciation of the treatment he had received in hospital, adding that the administration, treatment, and service of the staff was certainly a credit to the district.—The chairman said it was gratifying to receive such letters, and asked Dr Bevan Brown to convey their tenor to the hospital staff. Oamaru Public Hospital The medical superintendent of the Oamaru Public Hospital reported that there were 59 patients at the beginning of April, 111 were admitted, 78 discharged, 10 died, leaving 82 remaining at the end of the month. The number of operations was 55. outpatients' visits 139, daily average of in-patients 73.93. Gifts were acknowledged from Miss Gilchrist ("Brokfield"), "A Grandma," Mrs Catto (Severn street), Mrs Cairns. Mr McJennett, Toe H, Public Gardens, Mr J. Walker, Mr K. Spooner, Mavis McWhirter, Mrs Manlon (Tyne street), and Catherine Douglas. The daily average of in-patients was as follows: Fraser Ward—beds 19, average 29.71, excess 10.71; Hall Ward—l 9, 26.13, 7.15; Children's Ward—lß, 14.03; annex, average 3.33; isolation, .75. The report was received. Victoria Home The matron of Victoria Home reported there were 24 inmates at the beginning of April, 3 were admitted, 4 transferred to hospital, 2 discharged, leaving 21 remaining at the end of the month. Gifts were acknowledged from Messrs Ernest Adams, Ltd., St. Luke's Church, "Friend," the Rev. B. O. Plumb, "Anonymous," "A. R.," Toe H, and Mrs Orr. The report was received. Kurow Maternity Hospital The matron of the Kurow Maternity Hospital reported that there were 3 patients in hospital at the beginning of the month, 5 were admitted, 5 discharged, leaving '£ remaining at the end of April. The report was received. NORTH OTAGO KENNEL CLUB ANNUAL SHOW Considerable interest is being taken in the North Otago Kennel Club's eighth annual show, which is to be held in the Drill Hall next Saturday, and excellent entries have been received from well-known breeders all over the South Island, as well as a large number of local fanciers, so that tlio total entries will exceed those of last year, and an excellent exhibit of canine aristocrats will be seen. The fact (hat this year a one-day show is to be held will give added interest to the function. Mr E. F. Armstrong presided at the weekly luncheon of the Oamaru Rotary Club. An address on the problems of the present-day farmer was given by Mr W. Malcolm (president of the North Otago Farmers' Union).

HOSPITAL LOAN BURDEN OF TAXATION LEVY FOR CURRENT YEAR PROTEST FROM COUNCIL Mr James Rodman referred to the heavy burden imposed on ratepayers by the increased hospital levy struck by the Waitaki Hospital Board, when speaking at the board's monthly meeting yesterday morning. He said it was very unfortunate that increased taxation had to be met by Waitaki county ratepayers, who were placed in a very difficult position through falling prices. It was of no use complaining about the incidence of hospital taxation, as they had repeatedly done so before, and had got nowhere, but it was only fair that the members of the board should know that the Waitaki County Council had to pay three-quarters of the levy. Two-fifths, or 40 per cent., of the rates had to go for the upkeep of the hospitals. In the county, the ratepayers had to pay £3 14s per head, and in the borough £1 7s. He had continually received complaints from county ratepayers on this matter. They were not going to protest, as the levy had to be paid, and would be paid. There were 10,000 residents in the county, and 8000 in the borough, and the incidence of taxation was not fair, and 'they had protested time and time again without avail. System at Fault The chairman (Mr William Forrester) said they all agreed with Mr Rodman, but the board was not to blame for the high taxation. The system was at fault. The board and other boards had protested against the system of hospital taxation, but had got nowhere. The public was under the impression that the board was imposing taxation wrongly. That was not so, as the board had to impose taxation in accordance with the law. This board would support any movement to rectify the matter. His own idea was that the upkeep of hospitals should be borne by the Consolidated Fund. People with incomes from debentures and interest did not contribute a penny in hospital taxation. In reference to the interest levied on the loan to be raised, Mr Forrester reported that the secretary (Mr W. Richardson) had gone to Wellington to interview the department on hospital matters. Mr Richardson reported that the Mayor and county clerk had waited on him in reference to the levy for interest on the loan, and he had placed these matters before Dr Shaw, who emphasised that the legislation was there, and it was the duty of boards to carry out the law as it stood. There was no other reasonable way to carry the law out. „ , . . Mr A. Mclnnes stated that he had been asked frequently what had become of the petitions. Several people thought that the petitions were put on the file, but every petition had been sent forward to the Loans Board. Provision for Interest The Department of Health advised that there was no provision in the Hospitals Act for the purpose of making a supplementary levy for maintenance purposes. As the board had already applied to the Local Government Loans Board for consent to the raising of the loan, the department considered that the provision for estimated payment of interest thereon, of £I4OO during the year, was reasonable, and was the usual practice observed by boards generally in such circumstances. The department had not yet had an opportunity of examining the board's estimates in detail, but this would be proceeded with in due course. The Oamaru Borough Council advised that the council intended to pass a resolution for submission to the Minister expressing dissent on the grounds that certain items in the estimated expenditure of the board were considered excessive. The letters were received. MAGISTRATE'S COURT THE WEEKLY SITTING The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, 'S.M., Senior Sergeant McGregor conducting the police prosecutions. Traffic Offences John Ross pleaded guilty *to riding a motor cycle without a driver's licence.—Mr Bundle commented that the defendant, though he had his son, who had a licence, riding pillion, he was not entitled to ride the cycle. He had suffered his own punishment through having his finger broken, and would be convicted and discharged. The Transport Department (Inspector P. Laughton) proceeded against Peter Roberts for driving a car without a warrant of fitness, and without having proper lights.—The defendant was convicted and discharged on the first charge, and fined 20s and costs (12s) on the second. Joseph Francis Kiely was charged with using an iron-tyred tractor on the highway without first obtaining a permit.—The inspector reported that the tractor had caused damage to the bitumenised road, and the defendant was fined 10s and costs (10s). The Transport Department (Inspector Scott) proceeded against John N. Hastie for exceeding the speed limit in the borough.—The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 40s and costs (10s). viennalmozart choir CONCERT TO-NIGHT The special feature of the programme to be presented at the Opera House to-night will be the one-act play " The Deceived Cadi," by Gluck. This has been specially arranged by the choir's conductor. Dr Gruber. Garbed in the costumes of the fashionable world of nineteenth century Vienna, these remarkably talented young choristers sing the melodious Strauss airs with unrivalled purity of tone and charm of expression. In the more serious field of sacred music they sing eightpart motets, sequences and polyphonic numbers of the greatest difficulty with asounding precision and understanding. About a third of the programme is devoted to popular Viennese music, arrangements of Austrian folk songs and national songs of many countries. With the object of encouraging the study of music, the management has arranged that children shall be admitted at half price to to-night's performance. The box plans are at Begg's.

NOTHING TO HIDE HOSPITAL BOARD EXPENDITURE NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO RATEPAYERS Mr N. H. Colquhoun suggested at the Waitaki Hospital Board meeting yesterday morning that the board had taken up the wrong attitude in regard to newspaper correspondence. Two years ago, Mr Colquhoun said, the board decided to take no notice of unsigned correspondence, but intimated that ratepayers could come to the board's office and obtain information required. There was a feeling among some ratepayers that the board had something to hide. He suggested that Mr J. B. Chapman be written to and advised that if he came to the office he would be supplied with the information he asked for in his letters. After all. Mr Chapman was a ratepayer, and he was not alone in the opinions expressed by him. Offer Not Accepted The chairman (Mr William Forrester) stated that at the last meeting the board decided that the information would oe given to any deputation that waited on the board, but no one had availed themselves of that offer. The board had nothing to hide. The statements that the board made prodigal and extravagant statements were made by persons entirely ignorant of the position. He had been subjected to personal attacks on the matter, but he took no notice of that. Mr W. Simpson said the resolution of the board offering to receive a deputation still stood, and they should not go any further. Mr Forrester said the questions involved considerable work on the part of the office staff, and led to further questions. . Mr A. -Mclnnes said that Mr Chapman wanted to withdraw all the letters sent in, and now he had written to the paper again. They had asked him to come in and get the information. The board had nothing to hide, but it was Mr Chapman's impertinence in his letters that he took exception to. Mr Forrester reported that Mr Chapman rang the office and wanted to withdraw the letters and let the matter drop, but was informed that it was too late, as the letters Had already been handed to the press. "Acting for Others" It was suggested that Mr Chapman was acting for others, and that he was speaking for Thames street business firms. Mr Forrester said the board had to purchase supplies in the lowest market. The department insisted on that, and if local firms could not supply in competition with outside firms, then it could not be helped. Information was available to Mr Chapman if he called. The large Brussells carpet, as described by Mr Chapman, cost £9 15s, and was bought in Oamaru. It was the cheapest carpet of its size that could be bought. Mr Mclnnes commented that he hoped when Mr Chapman called he would see the large increase in clerical work since 1935. As the board's former resolution still stood, the board decided to take no further action, and passed on to the next business. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "Little Miss Broadway" "Little Miss Broadway," the latest Shirley Temple picture, is probably her best film to date. It concerns the adventures of a set of down-and-out vaudeville troupers living in "Hotel Variety" and continuously contending with an implacable landlady, Edna May Oliver. The vaudeville troupers are aided by Shirley in their hunt for funds and through her the place is saved. But other dangers are plentiful. They include a truant officer, out to return Shirley to her orphanage. But they are finally overcome. Jimmy Durante never loses his skill as a wonderfully entertaining comedian; George Murphy is suitably appealing in the male lead, and Phyllis Brooks, as Shirley's " adopted" mother, acts splendidly. The picture is very strongly cast, as a matter of fact, and Shirley's powers are as great as ever. An appealing penguin which answers to the name of " Pete " is responsible for many laughs. Six attractive tunes by Walter Bullock and Harold Spina—ranging from ballads to almost "swing" numberslend themselves to Shirley's singing as well as to the intricate steps which she and Murphy dance together. The model for " Dopey " in the " Snow White " film (Eddie Collins) is seen as one of Durante's band. Interesting and topical news items from the whole world are included in the programme of featurettes, which is in keeping with the entertaining main film. It commences its season to-night and there will be a special matinee on Friday. OPERA HOUSE To-morrow's Change To-morrow's attraction at the Opera House is headed by "Guns of the Pecos," starring Dick Foran, the singing cowboy sensation. "Guns of the Pecos" is virile entertainment and up to the best traditions of previous Foran films. There are two new Jerome Scholl song hits in the picture and other rousing choruses. Associate Feature "Smart Blonde" also comes to the Opera House to-morrow and Friday. It depicts the further adventures of Torchy Blane. Glenda Farrell and Barton Mac Lane are the leading players. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Success at Southland Show Mr W. G. Smith, of Alma, obtained first and second places in three classes, and second in two other classes in the butter section of the Invercargill Winter Show. Mr Smith also won the trophy for the most points in the section Mangold Competition Entries for the mangold competition conducted by the Farmers' Union close with the secretary (Mr A. W, Woodward) on Tuesday. May 23. Prizes will be awarded as formerly, and judging will take place before the end of the month. Ardgowan Euchre The winners in the fortnightly euchre at Ardgowan were Mrs I. Robb and Mr F. Joyce. The consolation prizes went to Mrs D. Isbistcr and Mr J. Robb.

HOSPITAL PROBLEM INSTITUTION OVERCROWDED MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT WAITING LIST NECESSARY Dr Bevan Brown (medical superintendent at the Oamaru Public Hospita) reported to the Waitaki Hospital Board yesterday morning that during the last few weeks the hospital had been overcrowded and it was apparent that this condition of things was likely tQ persist during the winter and spring at least. It had been necessary to defer admission in a number of non-urgent cases. In the future durino periods of overcrowding it would be necessary to institute a waiting list for non-urgent cases.. Urgent cases, of course, had to be admitted forthwith. Yesterday the number of patients in hospital was 80. The report was received ALLEGED ASSAULT SERIOUS INJURIES RECEIVED LENGTHY COURT HEARING At the weekly sitting of f ho Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday, Stanley Smart was charged, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., with assaulting John Fitzpatrick on April 8. Mr C. Zimmermann appeared for „he defendant and Mr J. H. Kemnitz watched proceedings on behalf of John Fitzpatrick. Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that John Fitzpatrick visited the defendant's home, where there was a man named Thwaites. While in Smart's house they had some liquor. Thwaites showed some boxing hit, and in doing so hit Fitzpatrick rather hard on the jaw. They shook hands, however, and later they went along the street. Thwaites fell down and allegedly strained his ankle. He was assisted to Torridge street, and there Fitzpatrick alleged that Thwaites's ankle was not hurt at all. Smart then struck Fitzpatrick and knocked him down into the gutter, and it was alleged that he kicked him and injured him. Fitzpatrick came to the Police Station, and his injuries were such that Constable McCormack, who knew him, did not recognise him. Dr Butler was called, and ordered his removal to hospital Dr Butler gave medical testimony that Fitzpatrick's injuries consisted of extensive bruising of the face, both eyes were closed, nose broken, arms and hands were bruised, and an area of bruising on the chest with injuries indicating broken ribs. It was impossible for such injuries to be caused by a fall or two falls, and he was quite definite that they could not have been caused by a series of falls. Dr Dickie gave corroborative medical testimony, saying it was unlikely, but perhaps not impossible, for the injuries to be caused by a series of falls. Complainant's Story John Fitzpatrick gave evidence alon»? the lines indicated by the police, and stated that while he was down undoing Thwaites's bootlaces to ease his ankle, Smart hit him on the chin, rolled him into the gutter and kicked him in the face. He asked him to stop, but he was kicked in the back, chest, and arms, and Smart asked Thwaites to give him a hand to throw him into the convent hedge and let him die there. Witness did not know how he got to the police station, and he could not remember the first few days in hospital. Evidence was also given for the police by Constables McCormack and Thyne. A Different Version Mr Zimmermann stated that the facts coincided in some particulars, but evidence would be given for the defence that Fitzpatrick made an attack on Thwaites, when Smart intervened, and Fitzpatrick fell heavily into the gutter, this part of the road being in a rough state. Smart admittedly pushed Fitzpatrick off, but Fitzpatrick was so intoxicated and so incensed that he again dived headlong into the gutter, and received his injuries. Evidence was given by Victor Thwaites. who stated that he did not see Smart kick or punch Fitzpatrick, but Fitzpatrick was the agressor, and twice fell rather heavily on the concrete kerbing of the gutter, and afterwards walked smartly down the hill. Evidence of a similar nature was given by the defendant, Stanley Smart, who stated he tried to prevent trouble that night, and intervened only when Fitzpatrick threatened to- punch Thwaites. . , , At this stage the hearing was adjourned till 9.30 this morning. MINIATURE RIFLES Oamaru Club The following scores were registered at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club:-E Sinclair 80, H Brant 78 J. Dunn 78. E. Lee 78, O' Glynn 78 P. Shave 78, E. Henderson 77, J. Nimmo 77, G. Roney sen., 77. E. Roney 77. H. Turvey 76. F. Fahey 76. V. Mathie 76, E. Taylor 76, A. Hunter 76, L. Turvey 75, G. Doran 75, A. Koppert 74. R. Roney 74, W. Munro 74 W. Johnston 73, D. Richardson 73 T. Kennedy 73 .R. Allan 72, S. Roney 72, L. Boyd 72, M. Wattereus 71 B. Lory 70, N. Prestney 68, E. Carson 67. W. Berry 63, H. Lee 62, C. Foster 58. The following members have been selected to represent the club in a match against the Railway Club on Thursday:— _ _ „ A Team.—H. Brant, L. Turvev, E. Sinclair. E. Lea, T. Kennedy, O. Glynn, E Roney, A. Hunter. G. Doran, J. Dunn W. Munro, R. Hinkley. B Team.—E. Henderson. S. Roney, W. Johnston. H. Turvey, L. Boyd A. Koppert G. Roney, sen., V. Mathie, R. Roney. F. Fahey, E. Carson. B. Lory, W. Berry. R. Allen, C. Foster. Totara Club The following were the highest scores at the weekly shoot of the Totara Club:—D. Marshall 79, D. Robb 79 C. Burgess 77, S. Wilson 77, A. Richardson 75. D. Clark 75 D Smith 74, S. Taylor 71, T. Burgess 71. J. Carrig 71, L. Morgan 71. W. Carrig 69. R. Barker 68. Avvamoko Club Scores at the weekly shoot of the Awamoko Club were:—A. Gibson 80, G. Gibson 79, L. Brunton 79. C. Brunton 79. L. Knight 78, T. McGhee 77, J. Gibson 77. E. Strachan 74, A. Kennedy 71, D. Ferguson 70. A. Hall 70, M. Smart 70. Oamaru Ladies' Club The results of the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Ladies' Club were as follows:—Miss E: Rusbatch 76, Mrs Nimmo 74. Mrs Tempero 74 Mrs H. Rusbatch 73. Miss V. French <3, Mrs Dennison 72. Mrs A. Brcmner 72, Miss Peterson 71. Miss D. Gordon 69. Miss Black 62, Mrs Turvey 56, Miss Smyth 55. Annual Meeting A good attendance of members was present at the annual meeting of the Oamaru Ladies' Club recently, when Mrs Dennison presided. The annual report and balance sheet, which showed a credit balance, were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr G. McDiarmid; president, Mrs Thyne; vice-president, Mrs Brant; secretary, Mrs Bremner; treasurer, Miss B. Rusbatch; trustees, Mesdames Dennison and Thyne: committee —Mesdames Dennison. Bremner, Waby. Turvey, Misses Marshall, Peterson, Rusbatch, Black and Gorden; scrutineers, Messrs Hunter and Kennedy; coaches —Messrs Hunter, Kennedy and Dunn; range officers, Misses Black and E. Rusbatch,

HIGH SEAS OAMARU FORESHORE POUNDED LITTLE DAMAGE DONE Exceptionally heavy seas have been experienced at Oamaru since last Friday night, the storm being severest during the high tides on Sunday evening and at mid-day on Monday. The protective rock apron at the foreshore stood up well to the pounding it received from the waves, and no damage whatsoever was done to the part of the protective scheme which has already been completed, although the seas were the heaviest experienced since the foreshore was damaged last June. Slight damage, however, occurred at places where the protective work had just recently commenced, and at these snots small encroachments into the clay bank were made by the waves, while beyond the protective work the damage was slightly more severe. Good progress is being made with the nrotective rock apron, and there are now only two small sections of the scheme —one near the gasworks and one north of the engine sheds — which have not been completed. Twelve-ton concrete blocks and huge rocks of almost equal weight are being used to build a seemingly impregnable wall to hold back the sea. WAIAREKA SALE GOOD YARDING OF CATTLE PRICES MUCH LOWER There was a good entry of fat and store cattle at the weekly Waiareka sale held yesterday. The prices were a little lower than usual sales, and sheep were much lower than previous prices. The store sheep section was not in demand, but prices were the same as former sales for a medium yarding of pigs. The following prices were realised:— Fat Cattle Dalgety and Co. sold: For G. Stevenson (Weston), 1 heifer £6, 1 £5 12s Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For A. C. Sutton (Waitangi Station, Lake Waitaki), 2 bullocks £l4, 3 £ll ss. 2 £ll, 5 £lO 15s, 4 £lO 2s 6d, 3 £9 3 £8 1 £lO, 1 £8 ss, 1 cow £8; 1 £3 15s, 1 £2 17s 6d. Store Cattle New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 38 heifers £4 ss, 9 steers £5 ss, 1 £2, 10 two and a-half-year-old steers £7 7s 6d. 10 £7 ss. «',.-* Dalgety and Co. sold: For G. Stevenson (Weston), 4 steers £4 12s 6d, 4 £3 15s, 7 heifer calves £3 10s; H. Keen (Fernbrook), 1 cow 255. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: i or A. C. Sutton (Lake Waitaki), 15 m.s. calves £3 4s. 8 heifers £3 10s, 4 steers £4 2s 42 cows with 28 calves £3 3s; a client, 6 steers £8 7s, 1 heifer and calf £4 10s; A. James (Glenavy), 2 heifers £2, 1 steer £2. Dairy Cattle Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For W. O. and H. Nicholson (Hampden), 1 cow £l4, 1 £lO 15s, 1 £l3 15s;. Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For J. Power (Waiareka Junction), 1 two-year-old Jersey heifer, just calved, £10; a client, 1 cow and calf £5; J. Smith (Totara). 1 cow in milk £2 10s. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For A. James (Glenavy), 1 cow £5 ss. Fat Sheep National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For W. Ellis (Kauru Hill), in conjunction with Darling and McDowell, 10 two-tooth wethers 17s, 5 16s, 15 ewes 10s 3d, 5 9s, 4 10s; A. Rapson (Queen's Flat), 3 ewes lis 6d. 210 s 3d; a client, 1 ewe 9s 6d, 1 twotooth wether 17s 3d. 1 ewe 13s 6d. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For J. A. Grant (Inchholme). 6 ewes lis 6d, 6 9s 6d; S. J. Kennedy (Kia Ora), 8 ewes 12s Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For E. C. Young (Kakanui), 6 two-tooth wethers 17s. Store Sheep North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For a client, 40 twotooth wethers 14s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For J. D. Ross (Omarama), 85 half bred wether lambs 3s 7d. 100 halfbred ewe lambs 6s 7d; a client, 75 two-tooth wethers 14s National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For a client, 31 Romney crossbred lambs 14s lid. Dalgety and Co.. Ltd.. sold: For a client, 44 ,two-tooth wethers 13s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For D. if Scott (Corriedale), 113 wether lambs 8s 6d, 109 ewe lambs 16s 6d. Pigs New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd.. sold: For Mr G. Fisher (Enfield), 6 pigs 17s 6d. Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 1 weaner 235, 1 20s 6d, 1 19s, 1 17s 6d; T. Jones (Queen's Flat). 3 weaners 13s 6d; E. Young (Kakanui), 1 weaner 15s 6d, 1 15s, 1 14s; J. McCabe (Kakanui), 1 weaner 15s; a client (Totara). 1 weaner 21s. 3 15s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For A. James (Glenavy), 1 weaner 13s 6d, 213 s. PERSONAL Miss Gwen M. Mitchell (Hawera) has been appointed masseuse at the Oamaru Public Hospital. At the Waitaki Hospital Board meeting yesterday the chairman (Mr William Forrester) referred to the death of Mrs Familton, an old and respected citizen of Oamaru, who had been held in the highest esteem by the community. and had done a great deal of good work in a quiet way. A motion of sympathy with the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) and other members of the family was carried in the usual way. Mr and Mrs William Brown (Newborough) have received word that their son. Mr J. Godwin Brown, has completed his degree of Batchelor of Dental Surgery at the Otago University Archdeacon Russell left yesterday to attend the Church of England Men's Society Dominion Conference, at New Plymouth, of which he is a vice-presi-dent. Visitors to the Town Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs J. P. McKendry, Miss M. McEvedy (Rakaia), Mr and Mrs M. Meikle, Mr D. D. Tucker, Mr D. McDougall, Mr F. Warren. Mr M. Marriner, Mr J. Witchall Mr S. W. Andrews (Christchurch), Mrs R. M. Spedding (AuckQueen's Hotel—Mr N. McCausland, Mr J. R. Maxtcd. Master Tillman. Mr and Mrs Tillman (Christchurch), Mr J Lamont, Mr H. W. Bundle. Mr Allan Mr and Mrs Justice. Mr Crawford (Dunedin). Mr Sutherland (Omarama). Mr R. L. Little (Timaru). WAIMATE Rugby Football The weekly meeting of the Waimate Rugby Sub-union was presided over by Mr A. J. Mcßae. An application from the Waimate Basketball Club for the use of a playing area for practices was granted, provided that the ground would be clear by 7.15 each evening. It was decided to abandon the charge of sixpence admission to the grand stand. The draw for Saturday's games resulted as follows:—Senior: Southern v. Huimai, Makikihi v. Old Boys at

3 p.m. Junior: Southern v. Old Boys, High School v. Huimai at 1.30 p.m. The Makikihi Club wrote advising that it would remain in the subunion's insurance scheme. On the Grading Committee's recommendation, K. Ryder was placed in the Senior Grade, and Mr Bailey's services were enlisted for the grading of several Huimai juniors who were also of senior standard. It was also agreed to procure four sets of numbers, which would be issued to the clubs at a nominal cost and to print programmes each week. Difficulties connected with the fielding of a fourth senior team in the Waimate Rugby Sub-union competitions were overcome at the meeting held on Monday evening, when another election of officers of the Old Boys' Club was held to satisfy the conditions made by members of the new team after they had decided to retain the club's name. Mr T. Smrth, who was prominent in the work of fielding the new team, was elected president. The following other officers were elected as follows:—Senior vice-president, Mr J. Betten; junior vice-president, Mr J. Falloon; Management Committee—Messrs E. Veitch, A. Jacobs, T. Calder, P. Hansen, J. McKenzie, A, Lyall, and C. Foster; club captain, J. McKenzie; secretary, Mr C. Foster; senior coach, Mr T. Smith; junior coach, Mr J. McKenzie; auditor, Mr T. Burns; delegates to subunion—Messrs Smith, Veitch, and G. Kil worth. Library Service The country libraiy service books taken by the van on its last visit to Waimate had the following average issues per book:—Fiction 51, general 4, travel 31, biography 3, science 24, useful arts 21, fine arts 2, sociology 2. religion 2, philosophy 2. This gave an average for non-fiction of 21 issues per book, and an average over all classes of 4 per book. Borough Works The Waimate Borough Council staff is now engaged in constructing footpaths in Dash and Naylor streets. Improvements have been made to the embankment at Manchester Park. The surface has been graded off evenly, and has been given a coating of gravel.