NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23811, 18 May 1939, Page 16

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

GUILTY OF ASSAULT MAN KICKED ON GROUND FINE OF £5 IMPOSED DEFENDANT’S STORY " RIDICULOUS " In the Oamaru Magistrate s Court yesieraay morning, beiore Mr H, W. Bundle, S.M., Stanley Smart was convicted of asaultmg John Fitzpatrick, and was fined £5, with witnesses’ expenses (£3 14s), t The hearing had been _ adjourned from the previous day. Senior Sergeant McGregor conducted the prosecution for the police,, Mr C. Zimmer* mann appeared lor the defendant, and Mr J. h. Kenmitz watched proceedings on behalf of Fitzpatrick. Smart was subjected to a lengthy cross-examination, after which Mr Bundle said there was common ground in the evidence that a considerable amount of liquor had been drunk, Fitzpatrick saying he had had five “ whiskies Thwaites, three; and Smart, two. During the evening there had been some little trouble between Thwaites and Fitzpatrick, but that trouble ceased, and about 11.30 p.m. they left Smart’s house. Fitzpatrick gave a very coherent, connected account of what occurred. He stated that he had gone on about 300 yards down the street, and was called back, as Thwaites had hurt his ankle. Fitzpatrick went back to assist him, and Smart then intervened, and said that Fitzpatrick fell into the gutter in some mysterious way, receiving a broken nose, black eyes, injured arms and chest, and broken ribs, and that these injuries were received in one or two falls. It might well be that a drunken man might fall so heavily as to injure his face badly, but the court was faced with the position that with the men drinking it did not get the truth from either side. The facts, however, showed that Fitzpatrick went to the Police Station with the injuries described by Drs Butler and Dickie, his Worship said. It was almost an insult to common sense to say that these injuries could possibly have been suffered by Fitzpatrick in the manner described by the defendant. Smart. That was absurd. Those injuries were not received by Fitzpatrick by a fall, or half a dozen falls, on the road. They were received by other means. In view of the account given by Fitzpatrick, and after listening to the evidence of Smart and Thwaites, he came to the conclusion that the major portion of the injuries received by Fitzpatrick were received by being kicked. To suggest otherwise was ridiculous. The whole of the circumstances were not very edifying. Fitzpatrick brought trouble on himself through drinking, and very possibly there may have been something in what Smart and Thwaites said that Fitzpatrick was not of a pleasant temperament when drinking. That, however, did not justify the assault. Smart would be convicted of assault, and the court would take into consideration how it occurred. Smart was fined as stated, 10 days being allowed in which to pay, and default was fixed at 14 days’ imprisonment.

MOTOR INTERESTS NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION MEETING OF EXECUTIVE The monthly meeting of the North Otago Automobile Association Executive was held on Tuesday night, Mr W. Gillies (president) occupying the chair. , _ A recommendation from the Camp Committee that a requisition be placed before the Chief Postmaster (Mr J. B. Purcell) asking that a public telephone box be erected in Chelmer street in the vicinity of the motor camp, was approved. Douglas Terrace The chairman reported that a deputation had waited on the Oamaru Borough Council in reference to parking regulations, the children’s playground, and the making of Douglas terrace into a one-way street. Mr James Gerrie stated that the committee favoured declaring the terrace a one-way street, and prohibiting parking there. This would mean that all traffic would come down hill. Speaking of pedestrian crossings, Mr Gerrie mentioned that he had repeatedly seen pedestrians use the crossings as far as the avenue of trees, and then “jaywalk" to the other side. A recommendation that the council be again approached with a view to having Douglas terrace improved for two-way traffic, was approved. New Parking Area Some discussion took place on the possibility of acquiring a vacant area in a back street for a parking area, and it was agreed that the matter should be brought to the attention of the Oamaru Borough Council. Association’s Boundaries There was a brief discussion on the question of boundaries between the North Otago and South Canterbury Associations. It was reported that the South Canterbury Association was canvassing for members in the North Otago Association’s territory, particularly in Omarama.—lt was decided to write the South Canterbury Association, suggesting that a reciprocal arrangement should be made between the two associations regarding boundaries, especially in respect to Glenavy. Hakataramea and Omarama. General Messrs J. W. Petrie and D. H. Thomson were appointed delegates to the quarterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union, to be held at Christchurch on June 26. The framing of any remits was left to the Vigilance Committee and the delegates. Seventy-four new members were elected. Of these. 67 were obtained by the canvasser (Mr R. B. Meek), who reported that he had canvassed several districts and had travelled 811 miles. Accounts totalling £6l lls 9d were passed for payment KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE , “ Little Miss Broadway ” Shirley Temple conclusively proves in her latest film. “Little Miss Broadway,” that she has definitely passed the' baby stage and has become a presentable young miss. In this Twentieth Century-Fox musical she gives ample evidence that the talent she had revealed in her most successful pictures has still a number of entertaining facets. This time she is supported by that versatile dancer and light comedian George Murphy, and it is his and Edna May Oliver’s inclusion in the film that helps to give it such sustained entertainment value. A sound cast. Including a number of facile comedians and veteran screen artists, keeps the action moving briskly when Shirley is taken from an orphanage and adopted by the proprietor of a vaudeville actors’ hotel. With George Murphy, Shirley Temple executes some song and dance numbers with as much polish and ability as her older partner. Edna May Oliver, as the intolerant and laconically superior Sarah Wending, is as entertaining in her straight role as she has been in her lighter _ moods. It will be shown again to-night and on Friday, there being a special matinee to-morrow, commencing at 2 o’clock

TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD JUNIOR BRANCH CLASSES IN FIRST-AID The president of the Townswomen’s Guild local branch (Mrs L, R. Jordan) presided at the meeting of young women and girls on Monday evening, convened for the purpose of forming a junior branch of the guild. The establishment of first aid and nursing classes, a dramatic club, and classes for the instruction in motor driving were discussed. The objects of the movement were explained by Mesdames Jordan and R. A. McDowell (secretary), and a committee was formed to make arrangements fo r future activities. Miss V. Barsdell was elected president, Misses M. Ireland and J. Craddock vice-presidents, and Miss C. Jackson secretary. It was decided that fortnightly meetings on Monday nights be held, and provisional arrangements were made for first aid lectures to members. Mrs A. A. Barsdell gave a short talk on first aid. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—-May 18: 1.44 a.m. and 2.7 p.m. Notes The m.v. Karu will load for Wellington. Nelson and N r w Plymouth about Friday. May 26. The vessel will load via ports. The Waipiata will load out on Saturday. June 3, for Timaru, Lyttelton. Wellington and Auckland. The Wainui will load on Wednesday for Wellington, Gisborne and Naoier. via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Union Steam Ship Company advises that the Wainori was due to leave Newcastle last Saturday, thence Port Kembla and Sydney, leaving the latter port yesterday for Lyttelton, Timaru. Oamaru. Dunedin and Bluff. Messrs Dalgety and Co., as agents for the Shaw Savill and Albion Comnany, 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

OPERA HOUSE To-night’s Programme Dick Foran, the singing cowboy, comes to the Opera House to-night and to-morrow in the First National thrilling Western, “Guns of, the Pecos.” In this picture, Foran sings two catchy songs, “The Prairie is My Home” and “When a Cowboy Takes a Wife.” The picture is filled with thrills, including hard riding, gun battles, cattle rustling, and stampeding of a herd of horses and a lynching bee. It is set in the period just after the Civil War, when South-western Texas, known as the Pecos, was overrun by outlaw bands, which the famous Texas Rangers finally broke up. There also is a glamorous romance between Foran in the role of a ranger and Ann Nagel, playing the part of the daughter of a murdered army major, whose death Foran has been sent to investigate. “ Smart Blonde ’’ “ Smart Blonde,” reintroducing a fascinating character called Torchy Blane, girl newspaper reporter, is the associate presentation at the Opera House to-night and to-morrow. Torchy is portrayed by the fast-talking, ■wisecracking, and altogether likeable Glenda Farrell. “Smart Blonde" is a fast-moving comedy-drama, based on a murder mystery which Torchy helps to solve. In the solution she has the aid of her friendly enemy, Detective Lieutenant Steve Mcßride, of the police. Steve is played by big, husky Barton Mac Lane, who alternates in the movies between heroic and “ tough ” roles.

Euchre at Waitakl The winners in the Waitaki euchre and dance party on Saturday night were Mesdames Logan and Fulford, and Messrs S. Simpson and J. Ntcoll. The consolation prizes went to Mrs Berry and Mr H. Brosnan. The dance music was supplied by Mrs Hewson and Mr H. Brosnan was M.C.

MALE VOICE CHOIR

THE ANNUAL MEETING SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL POSITION The balance sheet presented at the annual meeting of the Oamaru Male Voice Choir on Tuesday night disclosed a very satisfactory financial position, and the secretary (Mr D. H. Thomson) was congratulated on his administration of the choir’s affairs. Mr G. Mitchell presided over a good attendance at the meeting. Appreciation was also expressed of the sustained interest and valued services of the conductor (Mr James Hinton). A satisfactory feature of the meeting was the election of 12 new members. The inclusion of two or more tenor voices in particular would be of great assistance, and it is hoped that these will soon be forthcoming. The secretary was instructed to convey the choir’s thanks to the Nelson Male Voice Choir for forwarding music for its use. The help and artistic work of the pianist (Miss Slater) was commented upon by the chairman and the conductor, and endorsed by members, and reference was also made to the willing services of the librarian (Mr C. Rollo), Election of Officers The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr L. J. K. Familton; president, Mr J. M. Forrester; vicepresidents, Messrs A. Slater and J. F. Jones; conductor, Mr James Hinton; pianist, Miss V. Slater; committee— Messrs I. Dalmer. G. Mitchell, E. Monteath, R. B, Nichols; librarian, Mr C. Rollo; secretary, Mr D. H. Thomson. CHARMING MUSIC VIENNA BOYS’ CHOIR APPEARANCE LAST NIGHT An enchanted audience greeted the fresh and. dainty singing of the welltrained Vienna Mozart Boys’ Choir, which appeared in the Opera House last night before a packed house. It was an altogether charming performance, in which the young choristers demonstrated their wide range of musical expression under the conductorship of Dr Georg Gruber. A delicate pattern of melody was left in the memories of all who heard the boys. After the first number, one of a group of sacred chants written in the sixteenth century, the audience was lifted into a different world. These were presented with the delicate artistry that characterised the whole programme, and through them could be felt the personality of Dr Gruber, who eloquently conducted the boys from his seat at the piano, round which the boys were grouped. The perfect production of each member of the choir enabled the softest notes to be heard with bell-like clarity, whilst the grander volumes and contrasting organ-like tones were also produced without the slightest strain. A charmingly humorous presentation in which the boys not only sang very sweetly, but also displayed a decided talent for the art of mime, was given in a short operetta. “The Deceived Cadi,” Their movements and expressions chimed in perfectly with von Gluck’s music. Two old English madrigals written about 1600 by Thomas Campion were sung with characteristic delicacy. They were followed by five folk songs representing a wide field of musical expression. “ Weggis Song,” from Switzerland, presented yodelling in its true folk setting—a very different and infinitely more acceptable form than the usual yodelling songs to which people have become accustomed. “The Blue Danube,” spiritedly and tunefully rendered, closed the delightful programme. Official Reception

During the afternoon the party was given an official welcome in the Borough Council chambers by the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) and a number of citizens. Dr Gruber, the conductor, said that the tour was not being made for a financial benefit, but to educate the boys and teach them the customs of people In other lands, and he hoped that they would be received as “ambassadors of goodwill.” The choir rendered a Russian song, after which the Mayor stated that it was the first time that the chambers had heard such beautiful singing, and he thanked the boys by presenting each of them with an ice cream. TERM OF IMPRISONMENT CHARGE OF DRUNKENNESS LONG LIST OF CONVICTIONS ' When charged at the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. Albert Joseph Bell pleaded guilty to being found drunk at Maheno and with a breach of his prohibition order. Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that the defendant was a hopeless case, and his convictions now covered four sheets. He suggested he was a fit case to be sent to the inebriates’ island. Bell stated that he was being victimised, and did not get justice when he was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment by justices of the peace. He was a War veteran, and asked for another chance. Mr Bundle said that Bell had been given chances time and time again, but it did not seem to have done him any good. Bell was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment. Bell asked if he would be sent to Dunedin. Mr Bundle; Do you want to go to Dunedin? Bell: Yes. sir; it’s my home town. OAMARU BADMINTON CLUB MATCH AGAINST WAIMATE The following team will play a friendly match against Waimate on Saturday at Oamaru: —Ladies, Mrs Ferguson, Misses D. Miller. M. Newson, Mrs McDougall, Mrs Stevens, Miss O. Rutherford; emergencies. Miss J. Fraser and C. Catto. Men, R. Ferguson, A. Feathers, L. Green, H. Kelk, J. Taylor, E. Blomfield; emergencies, J. Wilson and S. Cradock. PERSONAL Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr J. R. McKenzie, Mr A. C. Evans. Mr L, C. Cocker, Mr A. E. Ansell, Mr J. Ford (Christchurch), Mr D. A. Carthy, Mr J. P. Murray (Wellington), Mr D. M. Catherwood, Mr and Mrs A. E. Wilkinson, Mr A. E, Wood, Mr G. M. Crawford (Dunedin). Mr H. Anderson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs R. W. Ede (Timaru).

RUGBY NOTES

■ Fixtures June s.—Seven-a-side tournament. June 17.—Town v. Country. July B.—Town v. Country. July 22,—North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Oamaru. August 9.—North Otago v. Manawatu,

at Oamaru. August 12.—North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Timaru. August 19.—North Otago v. Bush, at Oamaru. September 13.—North Otago v. Fiji, at Oamaru. September 9.—North Otago v. Palmerston, at Palmerston. Championship Points SENIOR GRADE '

Athletic v. Old Boys One of the best senior games seen on the Oval for some time was provided by the Old Boys v. Athletic match last Saturday, which ended in a win for the latter team by 11 points to 6, The score was a fairly good indication of the run of the play, the majority of five points in favour of Athletic being accounted for by the superiority of the Maroon inside backs, who shared the three tries between them. The game was marked throughout by hard forward play, and both packs contained some hard grafters who worked with a will from start to finish. In the first half of the. match the Black packmen had the better of the exchanges, but this order was reversed in the second spell. The penetration of the Maroon Inside backs was probably the deciding factor of the game. Behind the scrum Hunt gave an excellent service to his backs, sending out accurate, crisp passes, which added considerably to the attack of the Maroon line. Hammill made some good openings, and repeatedly found' gaps in the Old Boys defence. He is, however, inclined to go on his own too much, and should give his outside backs a better chance. Campbell is producing even better form at his new position at second fiveeighth this year, than he showed when playing full-back last season. Judging from the form these three have shown so far this year, the inside backs for the representative side will probably be an all-Maroon combination. The Old Boys’ backs provided a disappointment for their supporters, for they were expected to put up a much better performance than they did. Their main fault was lack of penetration, and, although they saw plenty of the ball, they seldom gained much territory by their passing movements. McLaren’s defence was bad and he frequently left a gap in the line, and gave the opposition an opportunity which it was quick to seize. Taylor was one of the best of the Old Boys backs, and Reid also went well. Rutherford proved his worth, and on the few occasions on which he saw the ball he proved a hard man to stop. Easton s line kicking was at its best, and it stopped some determined Athletic attacks.

Both packs worked hard. Mather, Brown, and Harrison being the mainstays of the Maroon pack and Strang, Ludemann, and Low of the Old Boys pack. Maheno v. Excelsior

The Maheno y. Excelsior game, played at Maheno, resulted in a very narrow win for the visiting team by TO points to 9. the Greens very nearly pulling the game out of the fire after being down by 10 points to nil at half time. The match was hard fought from start to finish, with some good struggles taking place between the two sets of forwards, the Maheno pack for the most part having the advantage. The home team showed superiority throughout the latter part of the second half, and was rather unlucky not to have reversed the position. Greaves was the pick of the Blue backs, both on defence and attack. He is one of the surest tacklers in the competition this season, has a good turn of speed, and can use the line to good advantage with lengthy touchfinders. Jackson also proved a handy defensive player, and a deadly tackier. Hiroti, one of Excelsior’s new recruits, also played a sound game. One of the best field goals to have been seen in the Oamaru competition for many years provided the feature of the match, when Papps found the posts with a left-footed kibk from 10 yards within the halfway line and well out to the side of the field.

The Maheno backs played well, especially in the second half, when the,v received excellent support from their vanguard/ Gillies was the most aggressive player in the line, and he made some useful openings for his team mates. Gray also showed plenty of dash, and participated in some good movements. Muldrew and Johnston were the toilers of the Green pack, and the latter added several points with his kicking. He was very unlucky with his last kick, which was caught by the wind and carried just outside the posts, thus depriving his team of a one-point victory. Teams for Saturday Excelsior Juniors v. Third Grade, at 2 p.m—Miller, Henderson, Torstonson, Croft, Sloan, Ross, Whitburn, Wates 12), Carlson, White, Robinson, Bruce, Laney, Woolstein, Aitcheson, Fans, Speid, Shalders, Hammond. Excelsior Third Grade.—Mitchell, Clulee, Hoploy, De Joux, Arscott, Diver, Cox, Oats, Cayford, McKenzie, Pilling. Rowlands, Beattie, Munro. Excelsior Fourth Grade.—Nolan, Watson, Rosie, Ross, Melton. Harvey, C. Stringer, Goodall, Grave, Hutcheon, Hosking, Lowrey, Grecnbank, Robb, Wedereil, Forbes. Athletic Seniors (cars leave Dalgety’s corner at 1.30 p.m.).—Devon, Anderson, Kilgour. Parker, Campbell (2), Hammill, Hunt, Farrell, McLeod, Mather, Harrison, Godsell, Park, Brown.

Athletic Juniors (cars leave Dalsety’s corner at 1 p.m.).—Smith (2), Sparks, Holland, Ross, Brown. Sharp, Rowell, Burns, McLean, Mitchell, Little, Patterson, Park, Hooper. Athletic Third Grade, Show Grounds, 1.15 p.m.—Halvorsen, Fulton, Dunlop, McDougall. Harrison, Collins, Wheeler, Forscutt, Ross. Luxon,

Stringer, Wardell. J. Turvey, Wilson, Stringer, Mason. Patterson, McGregor, Mather. Athletic Fourth Grade, Show Grounds. 1.30 p.m.—White, Tavendale, Nelson, Wedderell, Mather, Allington, Nightingale, H. Turvey, Hunter, Connors, Blacklow, McKenzie, Hood, Shalders. Hammill, Cook, McGhee (2), Hollow, Hussey, Walsh. Athletic Fifth Grade, Show Grounds, 1.30 p.m.—Burke, McGrath, Rowlands, Benson, Gallon, Kilpatrick, Maynard, Kailey, Campbell (2), Rowell. Collett, Doran, Buzan, Bell, Boyle, Siding. Next Saturday’s Games The attraction at the Show Grounds next Saturday is the Old Boys y. Excelsior match, a further game in the Citizens’ Shield Competition. The match commences at 2.45 p.m. There will be games in all lower grades preceding the big match. At Maheno, Athletic will meet the home team, the game commencing at 2.45. The junior grade will commence at 1.15 p.m. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Strong Drink An amusing interlude took place at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, when Senior Sergeant McGregor suggested that a defendant, charged with drunkenness, had been drinking methylated spirits. The defendant denied this, and asked the senior ser§eant how he could say that. Senior ergeant McGregor stated that the defendant smelt of methylated spirits, whereupon the defendant retorted indignantly: “Pardon me, what about some of the queer whisky they make? ” The senior sergeant contented himself by commenting that it would not matter. so long as the defendant got hold of it. Civil Claims

Judgment by default was given for the plaintiffs in the following civil claims before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning:—James Roderick Macdonald v. Walter H. Marshall, £127 13s, and costs (£6 19s); Ebenezer Frank Searle v. Walter H. Marshall, £B9 4s 6d, and costs (£5 6s 6d); Chetnole. Ltd., v. Campbell Bros., 19s 6d. and costs (8s). Prolonged Meetings

The unnecessarily prolonged meetings of the North Otago Automobile Association Executive have given rise to some comment amongst members lately, and at the last meeting the subject was discussed, with the result that a resolution was carried that no new business be introduced after 9.30 p.m., when the meeting started at 7.30 p.m., or after 10 p.m. when the meeting started at 8 p.m. It was submitted that much useless discussion took place on matters which could be dealt with by committees, and it was a mistake for members to sit until 11 p.m.

Pedestrian Crossings Complaints were made at the North Otago Automobile Association’s meeting on Tuesday night of the misuse of pedestrian crossings, some pedestrians using the crossings part of the way and then “jay-walking” to the other side of the street. The opinion was expressed that Oamaru was one of the worst towns in New Zealand for the observance of the regulations by both motor traffic and pedestrians, and that there was need for more stringent inspection.

The Culprit Exception was taken at the North Otago Automobile Association’s monthly meeting at the manner in which a lorry had been parked in the central parking avenue in Thames street, thus blocking the entrance to the avenue. The number of the lorry plates had been taken, and on its being disclosed a member of the executive, amid laughter, admitted that he was the culprit. Malay Rubber Company A decision to pay the balance of the dividend owing on the new and old issues of preference shares for the year ended June 30, 1038, was reached at a meeting of the directors of the Malay Rubber Company yesterday morning. This payment, which will be made on June 15, will amount to £404 11s, being £4 per cent, on the new issue preference shares, and £2 8s per cent, on the old issue preference shares. Labour Parly Dance The Oamaru branch of the New Zealand Labour Party will hold a dance in the Scottish Hall on Monday evening, when an excellent programme has been arranged. Good music will be provided and novelty dances will be held. WAIMATE ■» Deer Stalking When shooting in the upper reaches of the Ahuriri River last week three Waimate shooters —Messrs B. Alty. H. Anderson and E. Anderson—obtained a good “ bag.” They went to the river through the Birchwood Station, and in one instance saw a mob of 20 deer and dropped five. Deer were not plentiful, however, owing to the shooting recently done by the Government cullers, who shot 1000 head in the locality. Ducks were not numerous. but the Waimate men were able to add a number to their bag. Fete and Bazaar Marking the completion of the improvements and; alterations effected to the grounds of St. Patrick’s School, a fete was held in the school grounds. The principal attraction was a children’s fancy dress competition, for which there were a large number of entries. The improvements on the grounds were done largely by subsidised labour and have been described as one of the best works done by unemployed men in South Canterbury. Including the subsidy, the expenditure will be nearly £750. Mr E. W. Murphy, on behalf of the School Com- ( mittee, welcomed all those present, particularly the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs George Dash). He apologised for the absence of the parish priest (Father J. Herbert, S.M.), and thanked the Borough Council for , assistance and the County Council for i expert advice. Mrs Dash was presented with a bouquet. The results of the children’s fancy j dress competitions were: —Boys: Keith j O'Connor 1. John Ives and A. Page (equal) 2. Colin Kennard and Kevin Ashley (equal) 4. Girls: C. Collins 1, M. Fraser and G. Whitehouse | (equal) 2, Rose March and Ailsa ( O’Connor (equal) 4. Pets: J. Sedgwick i t. Fancy pairs in groups; Morven I Convent Girls (White Butterflies) 1, , M. Gibson and B. Morton (Two Little Girls in Blue) 2. Vehicles: Athol ; O’Connor 1. P. Breslin 2, M. Shanks , 3. In the evening a very successful J dance was held in St. Patrick's Hall, j about 100 couples being present. Post Office Renovation

i 1 At a meeting of the Loyal Waimate Lodge, 1.0.0. F., over which Bro. Hunter, N.G., presided, a welcome was extended to Bro. A. E. Wilkinson, P.G., of Linden Lodge, Otago, and also to Bro. S. D. Harrison from the Auck- ( land district. Fraternal greetings , were received from the Linden Lodge <Otago), Gladstone Lodge (Fairlie), Star of Canterbury Lodge (Timaru), and Tengawai (Albury). Bro. T. Kirk was transferred from Leith Lodge, i Dunedin. Two brothers were re- i ported on (he sick list. A committee was elected to arrange social evenings for the winter months.

Renovation work on the Waimate Post Office, which has been in progress for a month, is now almost completed. The outside, which is of Oamaru stone, has been scraped, oiled, and painted, and all the rest of the exterior has been painted. Lodge Meeting

Miniature Rifles At the weekly shoot of the Glenavy Miniature Rifle Club best scores were: D. Brown, T. Mountfort, N. Gibson,, B. Duff 79, D. McCulloch, E. Simpson, J. Archer, L. Wilson, R. Cochrane, C. Dugdale 78, J. Brown, R. Alexander, H. Jackson, A. Cuthbertson, A. Coumbe, C. Lindsay 77, J, McCulloch 76, W. Wallace, E. Whittaker 75, C. Lindsay, A. McCulloch, H. Mountfort 73. D. Morrison 72, S. Maihaoroa, W. Williams 71. Last week’s trophy winners were: D. Morrison 1, W. Wallace 2. N. Gibson won the sniper's button. Referees for Saturday The sole selector has appointed the referees for the games next Saturday as follows:— Senior: Southern v. Huimai. No. 1 ground, at 3 p.m., Mr L. E Smith; Makikihi v. Old Boys, No. 2 ground, at 3 p.m. (Rev. R. J. Griffiths). Junior: Southern v. Old Boys, No. 1 ground, at 1.30 p.m., Mr F. J. Bailey; High School v. Huimai, No. 2 ground, 1.30 p.m., Mr R. Young,

Points Ch. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Athletic .. ..2 2 32 9 4 Old Boys .. 2 1 1 — 20 14 2 Excelsior .. 2 1 1 — 13 30 2 Maheno .. .. 2 JUNIOR — 2 — GRADE 13 23 — Old Boys .. 3 3 30 6 6 School .. .. 2 2 9 3 4 Excelsior .. 2 1 1 — 3 24 2 Athletic .. .. 2 — 2 — 6 15 Maheno .. .. 3 THIRD — 3 — GRADE — —■ Athletic .. 3 3 31 6 6 Excelsior .. 3 1 2 — 19 6 4 St. Kevin’s .. 2 1 1 — 6 3 2 Old Boys .. 3 1 2 — 3 17 2 Glencoe .. ..3 1 2 — 9 19 2 School .. .. 2 FOURTH — 2 — GRADE 3 20 — Athletic ,. .. 2 2 21 3 4 Excelsior . 3 1 2 — — 10 2 School .. .. 2 1 1 — — 2 St. Kevins ,. 1 1 — 2 Old Boys .. ..2 FIFTH — 2 — GRADE 3 11 Athletic .. .. 2 2 19 6 4 School C .. .. 1 — 1 — — — School .. .. 1 — 1 — 6 19 —