NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION BASKETBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23828, 7 June 1939, Page 16

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

BASKETBALL

V - SATURDAY'S GAMES The following are the results of Saturday's basketball .games:—. r 1:, ;■;- :r.'A,Gwide'v- ;i V' ■ ■''•■''V"•■' W.G.H.S. 21, Ehfitild: 18."':.: Gahiaru I 35, Southern 17. Star 13, Oamaru II 11* Misses Gibson and Blyth were the referees; '■-,'.:• •!''"'•.'.' ' ' . '■' ";-;.> B Grade '■•■,' W.G.H.S; 14 r Star: ; 5. t • ; - ' McKenzies 18, Papakaio 12. Totaral4; Polytechnic 8, Misses J., Ericson, N. Cooper, and Mrs J. Collins were the referees. ' C Grade Oamaru 26, Glencoe II 1(5. Enfield 17, Polytechnic 8. . Totara 22, Glencoe I 20. Georgetown 8, W.G.H.S. 8. Misses O. JrWin and V. Irwin were the referees.

MINIATURE RIFLES Enfield Club The following arc the scores of the Enfleld Club's weekly shoot:—J. : Gibson 79—4—80, K Gibson 79-4—Bo, G. Allan 78—3—80, J. Allan 77—3—80, W. Fallon 77—3—80, N. Allan 75—5 80, D. Elliott 73—8—80, J. Hellewell N. Cox 71—l Or-80, W. Allan L.» Rowlands 77—2—79, J. Fallon 71—6—79, F. Diver 70—8—78, R. Anderson 73—4—77, J. Kerin 74—2 —76, D. Anderson 69—7—76, G, Yuill 72—2—74. J. Gibson won the rifle «nd J. Hellewell the handicap buttons. Pukeuri Club At the weekly shoot of the Pukeuri Club, W. McCulloch was successful in winning the rifle: button, and H. Hughes the handicap button. .Out of six shcots this, season, W. McCulloch has put on four possibles. The.following, are the scores:—W. McCulloch 80, F. McLay 78, H. Hughes 78, M. Ward 77, N. McLatchie ,76, H. Williams 76, T. Hooper 75, A. Stewart 74, J. Anderson 74, R. Craig 74, A. Anderson 74, D. Williams 73,, J. Williams 73, I. Salter 72, I. Mcßenzie 70, C. Coffey 70, J. Paton 70, J. McDonald 70. PERSONAL Mr A. Mclnnes made reference at the meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board yesterday to the death recently of Mr G. Lomas. Members, Mr James said, would have liked to have seen Mr Lomas enjoy his retirement, and they all deeply regretted the passing of a man who had done such a lot of valuable work for the country, A motion of sympathy with the relatives was passed in the usual manner. A motion of sympathy was also passed with Mr A. W. Barnett in his illness, and best wishes expressed for his speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs P. G. Young (Timaru) were the guests of Mrs D. G. Souness. Test street, for the Aitkenhead-Sulli-van wedding. Mr and Mrs E. Hodge (Dunedin), accompanied by Mr and Mrs H. E. Hodge (Oamaru) left by car last week for the North Island. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr S. Smith, Mr A. McKay, Mrs Sughar, Mr and Mrs R. Roberts, Miss H. Roberts, Mrs E. Rowe, Mr D. Rowe, Miss Woods, Mr A. McPherson (Christchurch), Mr L. Barlow, Miss E. Moffat, Mr J. Lowe (Timaru), Mr W. Harvey, Mr P. Fearns, Mr and Mrs H. J. Miller (Invercargill), Mr J. McLennan (Wyndham), Mr J. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs R. Sowter (Wellington), Mr A, Wallis (Gore), Mrs E. Dunn, Mr and Mrs H. Strachan-, Mr T. H. Roberts, Mr D. Willis. Mr R. Bremner (Dunedin). Queen's Hotel.—Mrs G. Best, Mr E. A. Holmes, Mr and Mrs A. G. Douglas. Mr G. Dahl, Mr and Mrs J. Deans Ritchie. Mr W. McLellan, Miss M. D. Owen. Miss S. Waymouth, Mr J. W. Lamont, Mr Mason, Mr and Mrs Nicholls, Mr and Mrs Grayburn, Miss M. B. Irwin (Dunedin), Mr G. Hershelwood, Mr A. Mill, Mr and Mrs Mitchenson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. .E. McKechnie, Miss M. Francis, Miss B. E. Wilson (Christchurch).

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

PROGRESS OF PORT VALUABLE IMPROVEMENTS BENEFIT TO DISTRICT DEBT REDUCTION Mr R. K. Ireland (chairman) briefly reviewed the progress of improvements to the port of Oamaru, and the reduction of indebtedness during the past 10 years, at the Oamaru Harbour Board meeting yesterday. The reduction of the debt during that period, said Mr Ireland, was £53,000, which was quite a substantial sum, and was to the credit of past boards and the present board. The original debt of £215,000 now stood at £IOO,OOO. One of the substantial improvements to the port was the extension of 200 feet on Holmes wharf, and two extra railway lines on the wharf. A further improvement was the-picking up of the dead-end line and connecting it up with the main line, which was found to be of great improvement and bene-

The reports of the annual and monthly meetings of the Oamaru Harbour Board appear elsewhere in this issue.

fit. Electric capstans had been installed? and these few items showed that were working on a much better basis to-day than in the past, and that they were able to give a much better service to the Home boats. A. much larger swinging basin had been dredged in the harbour, and that also dredged to a jrreater depth, and also a greater depth dredged at the entrance. The marine survey, which had been completed, was one of the outstanding features of the work during the past 10 years. Other improvements included the strengthening of Sumpter wharf, where all the weak piles had been renewed, and the adjusting of railway lines and widening of the entrance to the wharf, now being undertaken, would give considerably better service to shipping. An outstanding improvement the board had embarked on, continued Mr Ireland, was the raising of the breakwater and the extension. This was one of the outstanding works, as it reduced the amount of sand coming over the strucutre into the harbour, thus reducing dredging, which cost £6O a day. and had cost £ 10,000 in recent years. The extension of the breakwater was proceeding slowly. Those who had studied the position would realise that a considerable amount of stone had to be deposited to give even a few feet in length, as the height of the extension was 45 feet from the sea bed to the top, and was two chains wide at the bottom. This extension was being laid down with a view to protecting the outside entrance, so that calm water could be obtained to allow for dredging at the entrance. This, he hoped, would be commenced in the next few years. He could not stress too much the importance of this work. Value to North. Otago . Very few ratepayers fully realised the benefit the harbour was to the town and district, said Mr Ireland. The benefit to the district outweighed the annual cost many times over, even though it included capital expenditure. It would be difficult to sum up the ultimate benefit. The Taranaki. for instance, recently brought in 750 ton« of inwards cargo, and the saving to importers was 30s a ton. The benefit to watersiders in wages amounted t« many hundreds of pounds If they could get more regular boats to the port, they would all benefit more, as every £IOOO spent in wages to watersiders came back to the business people in the town in payment for goods. Having an outlet to the district had saved the producers of grain and potatoes many thousands of pounds, and also the producers of lambs, and had been of very great benefit to the local freezing company, and had saved the company many thousands of pounds, through saving extra freights. Every Industry in the district, connected with grain or meat, received a direct benefit. It was therefore very important to maintain the pool at the greatest efficiency. Chairman Congratulated Mr Mclnnes referred back to the commencement of the port 62 years ago, and stated that the port, enabling shipping of barley and oats to Aus tralia. helped to make the district at that time. He congratulated the chairman on the manner in which he placed the position before the public. Mr F, Hood added his congratulations, and said the board was acting on the right lines. He expressed gratification at the reduction of the port's indebtedness, and ratepayers would be pleased at the way the rates were being used for improvements and paying off the debt at a satisfactory rate. Mr Hayes said that the flush-decking on Holmes wharf had been important and had proved a great convenience in loading frozen lamb. Then there had been two reductions in rates during the last 10 year*. The reductions had been very slight, but they had been reductions nevertheless. The rate levied, too, was used in paying interest and sinking fund, and all improvements were paid for out of the Harbour Improvement Fund, which was really out of revenue. Mr Marshall said it would be very gratifying to ratepayers to know that the rates would cease definitely in 1952, and the debt would then be paid off. There was every justification for the work done, and the work carried out during the last 10 years, and to be done in the next 10 years, would be the most important in the history of the harbour. The widening of the bridge to Sumpter wharf would make, for the first time, for the effective working of the wharf. Without detracting from the services of previous chairmen, whose actions had some bearing on the improvements being carried on to-day. he congratulated Mr Ireland on his services to the board during the past eight years.

W.C.T.U. Meeting The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Temperance Legion was held in the Baptist Church recently, Mrs A. Parker presiding. A reading was given by Miss E • Rawcliffe and a recitation by Miss J. Lauder. An interesting and instructive address was given by the Rev. J. T. Crozier.

THEFT OF KEYS TRAFFIC OFFENCES MAGISTRATE'S COURT SITTING The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate's Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Senior Sergeant McGregor conducted the prosecutions for the police. Cyril Albert Dixon was charged with stealing six keys on a ring, valued at 10s, the property of David S. Bain. The defendant pleaded guilty, and Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that the defendant was out on licence from the Borstal, and his conduct was unsatisfactory. He was awaiting word from Wellington' to have the licence cancelled.—The defendant was remanded in custody until Monday, to appear before Mr Bundle, at Dunedin. Ernest George Pinkerton was charged with being intoxicated while in charge of a car, and with driving without a warrant of fitness.—Mr J. H. Main appeared for the defendant, who pleaded guilty to both charges. Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that Pinkerton was involved in a collision with another vehicle near Pukeun, caused through Pinkerton swerving across to the wrong side of the road. It was noticed by the passengers of the other car that he was under the influence of liquor, and he was taken to a nearby storekeeper's home, and was not located or interviewed by the police until over two hours later, when he was in hospital. The defendant then still showed signs of intoxication, and this opinion was confirmed by doctors at the hospital.—The defendant was remanded in custody till this morning. • __ . _ Michael James McGrath and Lawrence Allan Waterreus, for whom Mr J. H. Kemnitz appeared, were charged with being found on the premises of Albert Smart, Tyne street, at a time when the premises were raided and liquor seized therein.—lt was agreed •bj>t the evidence in the case against Smprt should be taken in these charges, wh'ch were adjourned until this morn|t)JT John Whitan pleaded guilty to riding a motor cycle without a driver's licence and without a light at night. The defendant stated that he paid 3Qs for the cycle, and Constable Gill stated that the defendant's father was surprised that a warrant of fitness had been issued for the cycle.—The case w?s adjourned for 12 months, with leave for the police to bring it on at ai.'Y time, on condition that the motor cycle was taken to the police station n,i(i left there. The main thing, said Xv Bundle, was to get the cycle off Ihe road, .. •' _ The borough inspector (Mr A. F. Crump) proceded against Young Yee for driving without a warrant of fitness. —The defendant was fined Bs. and cost? (12s). The Transport Department (Inspector Scott) proceeded against Cuthbert H. Andrews for driving in an inconsiderate manner. Mr Grater appeared for the defendant, who pleaded guilty. Inspector Scott explained that the defendant had his son on his knee, and he could not use the foot brake, having to use the hand brake, resulting in a skid, when approaching a oneway bridge on the south highway. A fine of 20s, and costs (10s). was imposed. The Inspector of Fisheries (Mr F. \V. Macfarlane) proceeded against Leslie Priest for taking flounders from the Shag Eiver with a net with an illegal mesh. Mr Zimmermann appeared for the defendant, who pleaded guilt>.— Mr Macfarlane stated that the mesh was 2i inches, and was required to be four inches. —Mr Zimmermann stated that up to 1932 the net was in order. The net would be confiscated, and as the defendant had borrowed it, he would have to replace it at a cost of about £lO or £l2.—The defendant was fined 20s, wtinesses' expenses (£1 8s). <md costs (10s). KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "The Prince and the Pauper" Following right on the heels of the " Housemaster," another brilliant production, shows at the Majestic, the three-night season commencing tonight. This is "The Prince and the Pauper," Mark Twain's immortal classic about the heir to the British Throne and the thief's son who were born at the same moment in the sixteenth century, and whose lives became entangled because of a close resemblance. The Mauch twins, Billy and Bobby, play the boys. Errol Flynn is co-starred with them, and Claude Rains. Barton Mac Lane. Henry Stephenson. Alan Hale. Phyllis Barry, and Helen Valkis are featured. The programme commences at 7.45 nightly. OPERA HOUSE " Whipsaw " " Whipsaw," a film of action and thrills, starring ever-popular Spencer Tracy and Myrna Loy. is the outstanding attraction at the Opera House tonight. "The Chaser" Popular member of the "Hardy" family in that popular series of films, Lewis Stone, is co-starred with Irish Dennis O'Keefe in "The Chaser," which is the associate feature to "Whipsaw" at the Opera House tonight. To-morrow's New Programme

" Manhattan Merry-go-Round," a music-feast, fun-feast, which opens tomorrow at the Opera House, has a collection of new tunes which are destined to be headliners on the air waves within a very short time. " Have You Ever Been in Heaven?" and "I Owe You," sung by Phil Regan to the beauteous Miss Ann Dvorak, are romantic numbers which will-set plenty of hearts throbbing: "Mama. I Wanna Make Rhythm," offered by Cab Calloway and his famous orchestra, is a specialty number delivered in the "scat" manner made famous in the duskv maestro's "Minnie . the Moocher": "All Over Nothing at All" will also come in for its share of popularity as will "Round-up Time in Reno " and the " Musical Magical Man " number sung by Ted Lewis and his orchestra. The cowboy influence is felt in "Manhattan Merry-go-Round" with the presence of Gene Autry. Republic's handsome, singing cowboy. " Convicted." starring Charles Quigley. will also be screened. Property Sale The well-known property of Mr .fames Wylie, at Maheno, has been pur. •hased by Mr A, Gibson (Papakaio).

OOG TRIALS NGAPARA COLLIE DOG CLUB OPEN HEADING EVENT The annual trials of the Ngapara Collie Dog Club again attracted good fields of competitors, and excellent work was witnessed. The results of the opening events are as follows: — Open Heading.—M. A. Mathieson's Little Tim. 59 points. 1: C. H. Smith's Moss. 58 points. 2; M. A. Mathieson's Berwick Don. 57 points, 3; M. A. Mathieson's Scott, 55 points, 4; D. McGimpsey's Don. 54 points, 5. Maiden Event.—J. McGimpsey's Sharp, 55J points, 1; E. Dunstan's Jack. 53 points, 2; J. Simpson's Speed, 524 points. 3; W. Gibson's Lady. 52 points, 4; W. Simpson's Fleet, 51 points. 5. Maiden Dog and Maiden Competitor. VV. Gibson's Lady. 52 points, 1: J. Haugh's Storm, 51J points, 2; D. McKenzie's Nell and G. More, 50 points, equal 3; M. Olerenshaw's Moss. 42J points. 5. Ladies' Event.—Miss D. Wilson 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs J. Simpson 3.

TOKARAHI COLLIE DOG CLUB ■' Special Prizes

The following are the special prizes awarded in connection with the Tokarahi Collie Dog Club's recent trials:— Class I, Maiden Dogs (Messrs Gillies's Garage special for fifth).—C. M. Hore's Fly and D. G. Payne's Lloyd. Class I. Open (Messrs Bulleid and Co.'s special for fourth). —J. McCrae's Whitney Dick. Classes I and 11, Open and Long Pull (Messrs Dewar and McKenzie's special for local competitor with most point*:).—W. Simpson. Classes 111 and IV, Maiden Huntaway and Open Huntaway (Mr F. Taverner's special for most points for maiden dog and competitor).—A. Paterson's Tibby.

Class 11. Long Pull (anonymous special for maiden dog and competitor) C. M. Hore.

Class 11, Long Pull (secretary's special for fifth dog).—M. A. Mathieson's Tim.

Class 11. Long Pull (Messrs E. Reid and Co.'s special for dog making fastest head).—J. Rawcliffe and T. McCrae (equal).

Classes 111 and IV, Maiden Huntaway (Messrs J. Genge and Sons' special for most points, open competitor).—B. Callaghan.

Class I (Messrs Millers'. Ltd., special for fourth local dog) .—M. and W. Blanchard.

Class II (Mr W. Dimlck's special for best maiden dog).—E. Dunstan's Jack.

Class 111 (Messrs Kerr and Co.'s special for local competitor, most points without a prize).—W. Somerville. Classes I and 111 (Mr N. S. Muirden's special for local competitor with most points, under 21 year s of age).— Eric Hutton.

Class IV (Mr G G Grove's special for fourth dog).—C. Smith's Rock. Class IV (Mr J. Fyfe's special for most points local maiden dog).—A. Henderson's Dick.

Kurow Motor Company's special for most entry fees and no prize.—J. Rawcliffe. Classes I to IV (Mr E. Blanchard's special for dog scoring most points).— M. Blanchard 1, C. M. Hore 2 (Messrs Stringer and Co.'s prize). Class 111 (Mr I. Kear's special for fourth dog).—W. Gibson's Jute. Class I (Messrs H. J. Jenkin's garage special for most points maiden dog and maiden competitor) .—J. Dalton.

Class I (Waitaki Farmers' Freezing Company's special for fifth maiden dog).—C. M. Hore's Fly and D. G. Payne's Lloyd (equal). Messrs James Craig and Co.'s special for local competitor with most points at trials.—C. M. Hore.

Class I (Lister's Service Station's special for fastest head).—J. Haugh. Mr F. Taverner's special for competitor under 21 years of age with most points during trials —E. Hutton. Canterbury Meat Company's special for oldest competitor—G. P. Johnston. Oamaru Stock and Station Agents' Association's special for local competitor with most points without a special or prize—D. Gloag. Class I, Messrs Taylor's Lime Company's special for local competitor fifth prize in Open—A. Henderson. Messrs Easton's Butchery special for fifth place Open Huntaway—M. A. Mathieson's Dan.

Class 11, Otagp Daily Times' special for local competitor, fastest head—W. Simpson and W. B. McCone (equal). Class 11, Tokarahi Transport Company's special for local married man most points with no prize or special— J. Simpson. Mr T. Wright's specials, for local maiden competitors with most points without a prize, specials excepted—M. Blanchard 1, J. Haugh 2.

Mr James McDiarmid's special for ladies' chain-stepping—Mrs J. Kennedy. Ground Competition Winners

Sheep Guessing.—First day, K. Williamson; second day—C. D. Adams, D. Peterson and Mrs A. Paterson (equal); third day, Mrs J. Rawcliffe and A. Blanchard.

Chain-stepping.—J. A. C. McKenzie. At the conclusion of the trials, Mr W. B. McCone (president), thanked all those present who had assisted to make the gathering so successful, particularly the local Ladies' Committee for the catering, Mr D. Murdoch (judge), Messrs Simpson brothers for the use of their grounds and sheep, and the business houses for prizes. He also congratulated the winners of the various events. ST. LUKE'S MOTHERS' UNION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the St. Luke'3 Mothers' Union was held recently, when there was a good attendance of members and friends. Mrs Williamson presided, and Archdeacon Russell conducted the service. Mrs Williamson thanked the members for their support, and thanks were also expressed to Archdeacon Russell for his help and guidance during the year. The annual report and balance sheet, which showed a satisfactory financial position, were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs Williamson; secretary, Mrs Cowan: treasurer, Mrs Baker; vice-presidents Mesdames Mclnally, Irwin, and Finder: committec—Mesdames Boyd, Todd, Hay, Hunter, Tomkin, Dobson, and Winsley.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 7: 6.26 a.m. and 6.50 p.m. Notes The Kekerangu from Port Piri, with a cargo of wheat for Dunedin, Oamaru, and Timaru, arrived at the port on Saturday and will sail this evening for Timaru to complete discharge. The m.v. Karu will load on Tuesday, June 13, for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipiata will load out on Saturday. June 24, for Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington and Auckland. The Wainui will load to-day for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne. via ports. The Union Steam Ship-Company advises that the Waipori. from Newcastle. Port Kembla and Sydney, for Lyttelton. Timaru. Dunedin, Oamaru and BlufF, is expected at this port to-morrow.

SERIOUS CHARGE COMMITTED FOR SENTENCE SUPPRESSION OF NAME REFUSED At the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., Patrick Harvey Learmouth, aged 18 years, was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence on a charge of indecently assaulting a five-year-old girl on May 23. A second charge of assaulting a female on April 14 was adjourned sine die until the accused had been dealt with in the Supreme Court. An application for the suppression of the accused's name was refused.

Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor conducted the prosecution, and Mr H. J. S. Grater appeared for the accused, who pleaded guilty to both charges. The court was cleared for the hearing of evidence in the first charge, and in dealing with, the second charge. Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that the accused jumped out on a young woman as she was returning home at night, and put his arms around her neck. She screamed and struggled, and the accused ran away. Mr Grater, in view of medical evidence available, asked for the suppression of the accused's name.

Mr Bundle replied that he was unable to consent to the application, and in the public interest he refused to prohibit publication of the name. Bail of self £SO, and two sureties of £SO, was renewed, a special condition of bail being made that the accused did not leave his parents' residence unless accompanied by his father.

OAMARU PRESBYTERY TWO CALLS SUSTAINED ST. PAUL'S AND PALMERSTON CHARGES Two calls were placed before the Oamaru Presbytery at its monthly meeting yesterday morning, when the Rev. H. O. Bowman (moderator) presided. The Rev. H. H. Barton presented a call from the St. Paul's congregation to the Rev. Dr T. Patterson (Halkett, Canterbury), stating that the call had been signed by 344 members and 75 adherents of the church, this being 72 per cent, of the total number on the roll, it was an exceedingly good call, and had met with no opposition. Dr Patterson was an outstanding scholar, and possessed a pleasing personality, concluded Mr Barton. Messrs L. Williams, A. R. Tait, and E. C. Ferris, on behalf of the St. Paul's congregation, also spoke in support of the call, and it was decided to sustain the call and place it before the Christchurch Presbytery, the Rev. G. Miller and Mr J. C. Kirkness being appointed as commissioners to support the calL Call to Rev. W. W. French A call to the Rev. W. W. French, of St. Peter's Church, Christchurch, from the Palmerston Church was placed before the presbytery by the Rev. J. Freeman, who stated that the call was a very popular one, and was signed by 88 members of the church and 39 adherents.

Messrs J. A. Ballingall and W. Gibb spoke of the popularity of the call among the members of the Palmerston congregation. The call was sustained, and the Rev. G. Miller and Mr J. C. Kirkness were appointed to support this call also when it came before the Christchurch Presbytery. ARCHDEACON J. D. RUSSELL TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AT ST. LUKE'S The long-established record held by the first vicar of St. Luke's Church, the Rev. Algernon Gifford, of 28 years' ministry of the church, will be equalled to-day by the Ven. Archdeacon J. D. Russell, the church's fourth vicar, who was appointed to the charge by the Board of Diocesan Nominators on March 2, 1911, and was inducted early in June of the same.year by the Ven. Archdeacon H. G. Gould.

Born at Hendon, England, in October. 1868. Archdeacon Russell was educated in that country and gained the degree L.Th. after coming to New Zealand. He was ordained a deacon at the Napier Cathedral in December, 1891, and a priest at the Maori Church, Rotorua, in January, 1883. In January, 1892, he married Miss Caroline Calthrop Sheppard, and served for a term as vicar of St. Stephen's Church, Opotiki. He became vicar of Bulls and Sandon for four years, and was appointed vicar of St. Augustine's Church, Petone, in 1897, remaining in this charge for 14 years.

Archdeacon Russell has seen many changes in St. Luke's Church during his 28 years' ministry, and many improvements were made to the church and property, largely through his own energetic work. During 1912 the erection of the chancel and spire was completed, the congregation having raised £2OOO for this purpose. Three years later the fiftieth anniversary of the church was celebrated, and the following year was marked by his appointment as Archdeacon of Oamaru. The death of Mrs Russell occurred nine years ago in England. Archdeacon Russell's widespread popularity amongst his parishioners and outside the church was amply demonstrated by the large and representative gathering which attended his seventieth birthday celebrations last year. He has taken an active interest in several local organisations. As the first member of the Toe H in the district he has continued his interest and is a prominent worker for the Oamaru branch. He is president of the Oamaru branch of the St. John Ambulance Association, a member of the Oamaru Rotary Club, and an active worker for the welfare of returned soldiers. From 1910 to 1920 he was general secretary for New Zealand of the Church of England Men's Society, and has since been its vice-president. A prominent part is also played by him in the work of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. PAPAKAIO PLOUGHING MATCH At a meeting of members of the Papakaio Ploughing Match, Mr E. H. Aubrey was in the chair. The sub-committee appointed to arrange for a suitable paddock, reported that it had been unable to decide upon one, and asked for more time, and requested any member hearing of a suitable paddock to communicate with the president. It was decided to amend the rules in the tractor ploughing race as follows: —Width of furrows 10 inches, and factors to pull the number of furrows for which they were designed. Points: Time, 100; work, 100. It was also decided to hold the car driving competition. The date of the match was fixed for August 3, entries to close on July 9Q

WAIKOUAITI Domain Board The monthly meeting of the Waikouaiti Domain Board was held on Monday evening. The chairman (Mr P. Heckler) presided over a full attendance of members. The Works Committee reported the satisfactory completion of the filling in of the recreation ground. A deputation from the Waikouaiti Centennial Committee waited on the board requesting its support and co-operation in the proposed memorial scheme. After due consideration it was unanimously decided to grant permission to the Centennial Committee to utilise domain land betwen Beach street and the Lagoon as a park and as a memorial to early settlers, and for a motor camp, with permission to erect shelter sheds, conveniences, plant trees and hedges, construct a road and bridge. All the work was to be subject to the approval of the board. James Flannery. who has acted as ranger and dayman for the board for the past 30 years, tendered his resignation, which was accepted with regret. Each member of the board expressed his appreciation of Mr Flannery's work and wished him the best of luck in his retirement.

Nine applications were received for the position of ranger and dayman. Mr M. L. Tennet being the successful applicant.

PALMERSTON Basketball A ladies' basketball tournament was held at the District High School courts on Monday, four teams entering in the A section and six in the B section. Both finals were evenly contested. School A winning the A section and Waikouaiti B the B section. Mrs Mcllroy, Miss Clark, and Mr Brown acted as umpires. The following are details of play:— A Section.—First round: Waikouaiti A 5, Palmerston A 2; School A 10, Flag Swamp A 1. Final: School A 4, Waikouaiti A nil. .

B Section.—First round: Palmerston B 3. School B 2; Waikouaiti B 7. Flag Swamp B 2; Palmerston B 14, Waikouaiti C 4. Final: Waikouaiti B 7. Palmerston B 4.

Rugby Football The game between Palmerston A and Shag Point, at the Palmerston Show Grounds last Saturday, was, the most interesting yet witnessed this season, and the issue was in doubt right till the final whistle. Both sets of forwards were evenly matched, and a great part of the game was confined to the forwards, both packs on several occasions sweeping the length of the field in loose rushes. The Palmerston back division endeavoured to open up the game, but deadly tackling, by the Blue backs frustrated many promising movements. The first sDell ended three all, a penalty kick lay L. Ross for Shag Point from a difficult position, and a well-earned try bv Milburn for Palmerston. which was not converted. In the second spell Kemp scored for Shag Point, and Penny converted, Shag Point winning by 8 points to 3. Mr P. O'Reilly was the referee. Dunback had a runaway victory over the youthful Palmerston B team at Dunback by 49 points to nil. The local team outclassed the visitors in all departments of the game, and had little difficulty in scoring at will. Mr lan Lang was the referee. Seacliff had a comfortable win over Waikouaiti, at Seacliff, by 11 points to nil. Robertson, Orange, and Pledger scored tries for the winners, Aitchison converting one. Mr C. M. Olsen concontrolled the game. In a friendly game played at Seacliff on- Monday. Alhambra secured a narrow victory by five points (a converted try) to three (a penalty by Aitchison). Both teams turned on good, open football, and many bright back movements were witnessed, several being spoilt by infringements near the line. Mr C. M. Olsen (Palmerston) was the referee.