NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23829, 8 June 1939, Page 15

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

NEWS OF THE DAY

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

LICENCE SUSPENDED MOTORIST FINED INTOXICATED IN CHARGE OF CAR Ernest George Pinkerton, remanded In custody from the previous day on charges of being intoxicated while in charge of a c'ar and with driving without a warrant of fitness, appeared before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. Mr J. H. Main appeared for the defendant. Pinkerton was convicted and fined £l2, witnesses’ expenses (£2) on the first charge, and his licence was suspended and he was prohibited from driving for 12 months. Cn the second charge he was convicted and discharged. . The defendant was involved in a collision, and Mr Bundle observed that in his opinion section 30 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1924, should be amended to allow the court in such cases as this to order compensation for material damages as well as personal damages. As the Act was at present, it was left to the injured party to bring a civil action for damages .in respect to other than personal inJames McGrath and Lawrence Allan Waterrus were each fined 10s and costs (10s) for being found on the premises of Albert Smart, Tyne street, at a time when the premises were raided and liquor seized therein. The cases were adjourned from the previous day, Mr J. H. pmnitz appearing for the defendants. Mr Bundle said the position was much the same as a person found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, and the defendants were treated as such. ■ KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS majestiFtheatre “The Prince and the Pauper” The great writer Mark Twain wrote his tale with a highly spectacular ■background, wherein history ana romance blend admirably into an adventure story steeped in court intrigue and coloured with the splendour and incident of King Henry the Eighth s time The story has been filmed before, but not with the elaborate historical detail with which Warner Brothers have now decorated me famous narrative. Strong realism rules until the end of the film, when a reminder of Mark Twain’s humpur peeps out in the incidents following the 'return of the rightful neir .to claim his crown. The latest version of the tale about the Prince of England who changed clothes for fun with a beggar boy, and was then flung out of his palace as a vagrant, whilst the real beggar was forced to impersonate the heir to England’s Throne, is fine work. The discovery of the acting ability of the Mauch twins (Hilly and Bobby) overcame one of (he biggest problems for the producers, for previously the title roles of the prince and the pauper had been played by ithe same individual. Errol Flynn, Claude Raines. Phyllis Barry. Henry Stephenson and a score of others make a fine cast. It shows again to-night and to-morrow.

OPERA HOUSE To-night’s Programme

'* Manhattan Merry-Go-Round” which opens to-night at the Opera House, offers a rare treat of musical comedy entertainment to the theatregoing public. Neither time nor expense has been spared on this production, and it promises to be one of the most popular in years. Patterned in spirit after the American radio broadcast of the same name, Manhattan ' Merry-Go-Round ” presents a series of tuneful new songs, interpreted by such songbirds as Phil Regan and Tamara Geva, or by such orchestral wizards as Cab Calloway and Ted Lewis. Kay Thompson and her rhythm choir offer their share of syncopation, and the net result is described as firstclass entertainment. Gene Autry, Republic’s popular singing cowboy, als-o has a featured part in the picture, as does Max Terhune and his celebrated dummy. Elmer. They are bound to win new admirers in this their first top-flight feature production, and from their performances promise to graduate from westerns into musical comedy productions. Also screening is “ Convicted,” starring Charles Quigley. MINIATURE RIFLES Oamaru Club The following scores were registered at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Club:—A. North 79—2—80, R. Hmkley 792—80. G. Doran 79—2—80. O. Glynn 70 —3—Bo. A. Hunter 793 —80, V. Mathie 77—3—80, T. Kennedy 77—3—80. N Prestney 76—4—80, G. McLatchie 75_ & ._80, H. Willett 75—5—80, B. Lory 74_8 —80. W. Blacklock 73 —10—80, E. Carson 71 —10 —80. H. Brant 77—2—79, H Turvey 76—3—79, L. Turvey 76—3 79 E. Taylor 76—2—78, W. Munro 75 3-J-78, W. Berry 69—9—78, F. Fahey (59 —9.—78. W. Munro 75—3—78, J. Dunn 76 i—-77, E. Sinclair 70—1—77, E. Roney 76—1—77, G. Roney, jun., 68—5 —73 A. Koppert 64—6—70, G. Roney 61—3—64. _ Maheno Club

Highest scores registered at the Maheno Club’s shoot were: A. Price 79, E. Sinclair 78, E. Nicholson 78, W. Gorinski 77. D. Grant 77, A. King 77. D. Rew 75, N. Caldwell 74. J Robertson 74, H Souness 74. J. Clark 74, W. Rapson 72, J. Lindsay 72, N. McLeod 71. I. McWhirtcr 71, R. Richardson 70. Hampden Club

The following are the scores registered at the last two shoots of the Hampden Miniature Rifle Club (May 30) •-—L Dwyer 79, W. T. Ford 78. O. C Gould 77. P. Mansell 76. J. Aitcheson 76 J. Emslie 76, E. Nicholson 76. H Cleghorn 75, K. Aitcheson 75. T. Dunpey 73 J. Joyce 72, A. Beaton 72. R. Woolfo’rd 70. J. Dalton 70. Mis s G. Cooper 69. Miss E. Cooper 69. Miss G. Murcott 68. Miss A. Gray 68, J. Murcott 67, E. Cleghorn 68 Miss D. Murcott 63. N, Murcott 62. Mrs Strode 60. June 6: W. T. Ford 80, K. Aitcheson 79 J Jack 78, E. Nicholson 78. Miss G ’ Murcott 78. J. Joyce 76. T. Dungey 75. N, Johnston 75, J. Aitcheson 73. Mrs Strode 71. E. Cleghorn 68, J. Murcott 63, Mrs L. Dwyer 60. A. Gillies 60, W, Joyce 60

WAITAKI BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL I EMPIRE DAY OBSERVANCE AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY Empire Day was observed with a very impressive ceremony at the Waltaki Boys’ High School yesterday afternoon, commencing with a parade of the cadet corps in the quadrangle, and a march past of the flags of the Empire. This was followed by a service in the Hal] of Memories, which opened with Edward Elgar’s arrangement of the National Anthem sung by the boys. The rector (Mr F. Milner), stated that as the usual date for the observance of Empire Day had fallen during the school holidays, it had been necessary to postpone the ceremony.. They were experiencing a doubtful time in history, when it was more than ever necessary to emphasise the urgency for the unity of the Empire, as a stabilising force for peace. The Empire did not stand for aggression, but for justice and toleration. In the present dark days when the world had the “jitters,” the greatest force for peace was the British Empire and the other great branch of the Englishspeaking people. At present the whole world was apprehensive of the tremendous power which was In the hands of one man, who could send millions to their doom. A new world order must come if mankind was to be saved from suicide. Mr Milner concluded by reading Lord Bledisloe s Empire Day message and his message to British youth, and a Royal Empire Society message. Mr K. C. McDonald read the roll of the various dominions, colonies, mandates, and co-dominions of the British Empire, and speeches on several constituent parts of the Empire were given by the following pupils, each of whom bore the flag of the part on which he spoke—England, D W. McGregor; Ca iada, D. Reid: Australia, L. Paterson, New Zealand, L McGregor McDonald: South Africa, G B. Brown; India, J. H. Rapson; Newfoundland, D. Fyfe; Nigeria, W. D. Trotter; Gibraltar, N. Sutherland; Hongkong, B. Falconer Singapore, C. M. Stubbs; Falkland Islands, B. L. Robertson; Samoa, A. Miller: Palestine, B. W. Lauder: Sudan, F. H. Shelthe afternoon the following items were given:—-Organ selection, “Songs of Empire,” Mr Murray A. Fastier; band selections, the school band; songs, “The Music of the Emnire” and “Nelson’s Gone a-sailmg, the school. The ceremony closed with a fanfare of trumpets and a further oarade of the flags. TOKARAHI COLLIE CLUB ADDITIONAL SPECIALS Additional specials awarded in conjuncton with the Tokarahi Collie Club s trials are as follows: Miss Ann Robertson’s cup to best mustering team of three dogs, two huntaway and one header (to be won three times, not necessarily in succession), team of dogs must be nominated in Classes II and IV and each dog to qualify—A. Henderson. Mr R, Jenkin’s cup to best local mustering team of three dogs.—A. HenderDansey Pass Cup to local maiden comnetitor whose dogs score most points at the trials. —C. M. Hore. Mr A. T. Ross’s cup. to be awarded to competitor whose dogs score most points in Classes I and lI—G. P. Johnston and A. W. Mathieson. Mrs W. Wylie’s cup to local competitor scoring most points at trials. C. M Hore. Mr J. McKenzie’s cup to the winner of Class lII.—W. Blanchard. Loch Lomond Cup to maiden dog and maiden competitor scoring most points in Classes II and IV.—C. M. Mr’ H. Benson’s trophy to local competitor whose dog scores most points in heading and bringing back in Class lI.—W. Simpson. , , , , Mr A. Henderson’s special to local maiden competitor scoring most points at trials. —C. M. Hore. Late Mr James Robertson s special to local competitor whose dog scores most points in Classes HI and IV —A Paterson. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —June 8; 7.13 a.m. and 7.35 p.m. Notes Arrival. —S.s. Wainui (1633 tons, Brown), at 6.30 a.m. yesterday, from Dunedin. Departure.—Wainui, at noon yesterday, for Wellington. Napier and Gisborne, via ports. ,_. . ... The Kekerangu, from Port Pm, with a cargo of wheat for Dunedin. Oamaru and Timaru, arrived at the port on Saturday, and was expected to sail last night 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 on Wednesday, Jurie 21, 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 tomorrow. BIBLE-IN-SCHOOLS LEAGUE OAMARU BRANCH REVIVED After an interesting lecture In St. Paul’s Hall recently by the Rev. E. O. Blamires on “How We Got Our English Bible.” a meeting was held to revive the local branch of the Bible-in-Schools League. The following officers were elected:— President. Archdeacon J. D. Russell: vice-presidents —the Revs. W. L. Marsh. W, B. Pickering, and J. Crawford: secrctarv. Mr E. J. Smith. An executive consisting of the following was appointed:—Members of the Ministers’ Association, a delegate from the Church of England Men’s Society. Messrs J. Kinder. A. Stock, and G. M. Wilson. Mesdames J. J. Clark. Bridgman, and Smith, and Misses Cowan, Colenso. Paulin. Welsh, and Main.

DEFENDED CLAIM DISPUTE OVER INTEREST DECISION RESERVED At the Magistrate’s Court, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., yesterday morning, the defended claim was heard of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., v. Agnes Young Walker, executrix of the will of Robert Archibald Walker, late of Hillgrove, sheepfarmer, for £203 6s, balance owing for goods supplied. A partial confession for £llO 14s 4d, with costs (£5 3s) was filed, but the defendant denied liability for the balance of plaintiff’s claim representing interest. Mr N. W. Allan (Messrs Cook, Lemon and Cook, Dunedin) appeared for the plaintiff company, and Mr J. H. Main for the defendant. A statement of admitted facts was filed by the parties. .. Mr Main submitted that the question was whether the company was entitled to charge interest on the account. Mr Allan said the matter was now an old one, and the plaintiff company could give no direct evidence that when the account started there was any expressed agreement with Walker for the charging of interest. The statements of account rendered contained statements that interest was being charged on overdue accounts. The account started in August, 1930, and the first interest was charged in January, 1931, and interest was charged up regularly in half-yearly statements till December, 1933. From that date more or less regular statements were sent out, and Interest was not shown. The explanation was that that was at the middle of the depression. The company did not regard the account as a particularly sound one, and the account was more or less moribund on the company’s books. Although no Interest was charged up on the_ statements, a note was put at the bottom of the statement, "Dependency of Interest.” In April, 1931. a special note appeared on the statement, Interest at current rates is being charged on the debt, whether included in the statement or not,” Mr Main stated that this note was Impressed by rubber stamp, and therefore he could not admit it. Mr Allan replied that “dependency interest ” showed that the company had no intention of abandoning it. The company did not allege any expressed agreement, but submitted that the facts showed there was an agreement by implication. In a letter in December 1932, Mr Walker wrote that he would see interest was paid, and in February, 1934, that the firm was always getting interest on the account. The consideration was that Mr Walker wanted time and did not want proceedings and the consideration, emanated from the whole transaction. There was an expressed agreement between Mr Walker and the company to pay interest if given time. Payments made were appropriated by the debtor in payment of interest. , William Beal Dawson, stock agent employed by the company, stated that Mr Walker was quite prepared to pay interest if given time, and there was no objection by him to interest being charged. Mr Main stated that the last payment was made on January 25, 1933, and proceedings were - commenced on January 24 one day before the account would be statute barred. Eight per cent, interest was being charged on this account, and latterly at 7 per cent. The defence was twofold —first that there was no contract to pay interest and no implication to pay, and secondly if the court held there was an agreement to pay, then the interest rate should be reduced. It was an unsecured account, and interest was not reduced by statute. Stock firms reduced their interest rates when the bank rate was reduced, and to-day the rate charged was 5$ and 6 per cent. The company brought a claim against the widow, when it hesitated to bring it against Mr Walker during his lifetime, and the amount was now about double. He relied on the Statute of William IV, and quoted cases decided on that statute. Evidence was given by Lance Henry, solicitor in the employ of Messrs Hislop and Creagh and Main, that he prepared a statement of accounts in (he estate, and there was a deficit of £594 6s 4d. An examination of the firm’s claim showed that Interest at 8 per cent, was charged, compounded half-yearly, up to December 1933, and to January, 1939, 7 per cent, simple interest was charged. The total interest was £92 lls Bd. Mr Bundle reserved his decision. ORGAN CONCERTS A NEW VOGUE During the last 15 years or so the construction of the pipe organ has undergone revolutionary changes. The principle of sound production by air pressure has remained unchanged, but the mode of controlling it has altered beyond all recognition. Gone is the old-fashioned tracker action; even the pneumatic type. A new era has been ushered in by the application of electricity, in which the John Compton Company, of London, has excelled. The touch on the keyboards is now fairly light. The precision of attack and clarity of speech, even in the giant organs of the Liverpool Cathedral, the British Broadcasting Corporation, and the Abbey, are almost perfection. The organist, seated before the maze of keyboards, stop-keys, buttons and knobs that comprises the console of the modern concert organ, can command a range of tonal effects ranging from the reverberating crash of full organ to the gentle string effects of the celestes. With all this advance in construction there has been a corresponding advance in technique. It is a new style, clear, succinct and crisp. Evolved by the great French school in which men like Widor, Guilmant, Cesar Franck, Dupre, and Commette have achieved everlasting fame, and nobly followed by the giants m England, such as Dr Bullock, ThalbenBall, and Goss-Custard, there has come before the public a new form of concert. Not an organ recital, but a programme of compositions specially written for concert organs, and played by solo organist, just as Bachaus Levitsko and Cortot play the piano. Incredibly brilliant, these great players have created a new vogue. The old dry-bones organ recital is gone. The auditoriums are crowded, the broadcasting stations feature the concerts and the Columbia recording company records their items. A terrific enthusiasm is pervading the Continent, England and America. Australia, too, is awakening to the possibilities. The great Dupre is arriving there in a few weeks to tour the capital cities. Only last year Rgvee Nizan paved the way. Mr.M.. A. Fastier. organist at the Waitaki Boys High School, has striven to follow in their path, and fresh from a further period of study in Lyons and Pans along the lines set down by Dupre and bommette he will give a programme oi concert music in the Hall of Memories this evening, when it is hoped that a large number of visitors will be pres ent to hear the latest that has been achieved in this new field of entertainment. Details are advertised m this issue.

Dr E Butler outlined the principles of first aid at the opening class of the St. John Ambulance first aid classes on Tuesday night. Members of the newly-formed Oamaru Townswomen’s Guild were present.

RETAILERS’ COMMITTEE VACANT BUILDINGS FOR FACTORIES ACCOMMODATION IN OAMARU The question of the accommodation of small factories in vacant buildings in Oamaru was brought up by the chairman (Mr E. D. Watts) at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Retailers’ Committee on Tuesday night. Mr Watts stated that land agents in Wellington were receiving inquiries regarding vacant buildings from overseas manufacturers who were considering starting factories on a small scale in New Zealand, but were not prepared to erect •buildings in the meantime. It was the duty of the retailers to advise the Department of Industries and Commerce that such accommodation was available in Oamaru. Messrs Watts, H. Hay, and D. S. Bain were appointed as a sub-commit-tee to investigate the possibility of attracting industries to Oamaru, and to advise the Department of Industries and Commerce of the accommodation available in the town. The chairman reported that the Community Week Executive had recommended to the Oamaru Borough Council that £SO be allocated to beautifying the Oamaru Creek on either side of the Thames, street bridge, and there was a possibility that the committee’s suggestion for a path and ramp leading from Thames street to the foreshore would be carried out. It was decided to recommend to the Oamaru Borough Council that rubbish receptacles should be provided In Thames street. BOROUGH COUNCIL

COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee reports and recommendations will come before the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council to-night for adoption: — Finance The Finance Committee reported a debit bank balance of £2557 15s Bd, and recommended for payment accounts amounting to £713 19s 3d. and confirmation of payment of accounts amounting to £1263 18s 7d; that the amount of £603 15s Id of the foreshore protection loan on fixed deposit, be not renewed, and that £6OO be paid to the Railways Department on account of the amount due to the department; that a grant of £1 Is be made to the Royal Humane Society; that the valuer’s suggestion that the house at present occupied by Senior Sergeant McGregor be removed to the borough section in block 93, Mersey street, when vacated, be approved; that as the land recently purchased for roads at the north end was a continuation of Colne street, that it form part of such street and be known by that name; that the chairman’s action in consenting to the subdivision of section 24, block 26, and also to the transfer of lease of section 15, block 74, Jessie Forbes to William H. Shalders, be approved. Water The Waterworks Committee recommended that the installation of an automatic control at the Cape reservoir be proceeded with at an estimated cost of £100; that the inspectors’ report on the completion of the flume replacements at Peebles and Carrington s be received, and that councillors make a visit of inspection at an early date. By-laws The By-laws Committee recommended that Mr G. J. Langley be granted a licence to conduct a billiards saloon in Meek street. Works The Works Committee recommended that the offer of the North Otago Automobile Association to make a special grant of £ls towards the purchase of land from the owner of the section at the south-west comer of Wye street, be declined; that no action be taken with reference to the offer of the State Advances Corporation to release from the corporation's mortgage on payment of £2O the triangular area measuring 12 feet each way at the corner of Wye street and the Main South road; that no action be taken regarding the erection of a rough stone wall along the frontage of Humber street; that Mr F. S. Milne’s complaint about the condition of the road at Orwell street west had been referred to the foreman for report: that the question of repairing the footpath in Meek street was receiving attention; that in view of the result of a canvass of the ratepayers concerned, no action be taken in laying kerbing, channelling, and an asphalt footpath on the east side of Reed street, between Ouse and Torridge streets. Reserves The Reserves Committee reported that Mrs J. M. Bee’s request for the removal of a tree in Wharfe street had been referred to the curator for attention: that the petitions protesting against the leasing of reserve F and part reserve D be received: that the valuer’s valuation of part reserves C and D and reserves E and F be approved. Lighting The Lighting Committee recommended that a street light be provided at the top of Orwell street, the position to be determined by the chairman; that in order to complete the street lighting alterations and additions on Thames highway, a lamp be erected at the junction of Raglan street and Thames highway, provided the Waitaki County Council bear half the annual running costs. PERSONAL Mr G. J. Struthers, of the staff of the telegraph branch of the Post and Telegraph Department at Oamaru, left yesterday on transfer to Dunedin. Mr H. M. Grant, of the same staff, who has been stationed at Wellington for the past three months, has returned to oamaru. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr J. Hadcroft, Mr E. Edington, Mr R. Bremner, Mr S. G. Spence, Mr R. A. Wallis, Mr Davis (Dunedin). Mr J. Paul (Gore), Mr R. J. Moore, Mr F. J. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Hussy (Christchurch). Queen’s Hotel. —Mr R. Newing (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs R. E. Sowter (Wellington). Mr D E. Selby. Mr B. S. Drewett (Christchurch), Mr C. Blackett (Timaru). Mr and Mrs 3. Sanders (Roxburgh). Mr B. Patterson. Mr A. R. Walker, Mr T. McAllen. Mr W. Cullen, Mr N. Cherry. Mr A. N. Rowe. Mr T. A. Norland, Mr Clarke. Mr Finlayson, Mr Camingham. Mr L. D. Cogan, Mr A. J. Ford, Mr W. Sarside. Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. (Dunedin) Hillgrove Rainfall Mr W. D. Trotter recorded 40 points of rain at Hillgrove last month.

Championship Points SENIOR GRADE

Maheno v. Excelsior

RUGBY FOOTBALL NOTES Fixtures 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 19 —North Otago v. Bush, at

Oamaru. August 26.—North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Timaru. September 9,—North Otago v. Palmerston, at Palmerston.

Athletic v. Old Boys The Old Boys’ team was expected to put up a much better showing against Athletic than it did on Saturday, especially after its excellent exhibition against Maheno the previous week, when the backs, for the first time this season, began to show signs of combination and penetration. Last Saturday, however, they relapsed to their old form, and were both outplayed and out-paced by the Athletic backs. The game was marked throughout by an unusual number of penalties and scrums, the Maroon forwards particularly being frequently penalised for breaking around the scrum ahead of the ball. Although these infringements tended to slow down the game, the excellent combination of the Maroon backs provided many spectacular movements. This season’s Athletic back line is one of the best club combinations to have been fielded in Oamaru for several years, and should provide the majority of the backs for the representative side. Three who can be almost certain of selection are Hunt, Campbell and Kilgour, the last two of which shared Athletic’s 21 points between them on Saturday, Campbell getting a field goal, a try, a penalty goal, and a conversion, and Kilgour three tries. Hunt’s fast service from the base of the scrum speeded up the attack considerably. Hammill was always dangerous, but he has not the speed of his outside backs. The credit for being the most improved back this season must certainly go to Kilgour. His play last year was sound, but never brilliant, whereas this year he is showing really good form. The Old Boys’ back line this year has proved a great disappointment to its supporters. Playing behind a good set of forwards it has never lacked opportunities, but, except against the weak Maheno line, has seldom proved dangerous. McLaren .has never once shown the form whiefr gained him representative honours in past seasons, while Taylor, although sound in his play, has not the speed necessary for attack. Walker was very disappointing on Saturday. His handling was particularly poor, and more would have been seen of Rutherford had Walker been able to hand on the ball.

The struggle between the forwards was not so one-sided, and both packs took their turn at being on top. The line-out play of the Athletic vanguard showed signs of good coaching, and in this department the Blacks were definitely shaded. Of the Maroon pack, Brown, Mather, and Harrison are all looking for representative honours, while Manning, Low, and Ludemann were the pick of the Old Boys forwards.

It is indeed unfortunate that Maheno is having such difficulty in fielding a senior team this season, this club having already withdrawn its junior team from the competition. Maheno last year fielded an excellent team to win the Citizens’ Shield, and for many seasons past it has always been prominent in the deciding rounds for the competition. It therefore seems a pity that it should suffer such a reversal of fortune that for its match against Excelsior on Saturday several old players had to be brought out of retirement to fill the gaps in its ranks. As a result, the Excelsior team had a fairly comfortable win by 23 points to 10. , , The weakness of the Maheno backs was again the cause of the country team’s downfall. The defence of the line was poor, as was its combination on attack. Souness, making his first appearance of the season, showed that he can still give a good service from behind the scrum, and Gillies managed to straighten up the attack of his line on several occasions. The line was further weakened during the game, owing to injuries to Aldous and Alan Clark, the latter being another player brought out of retirement for the match. „ Papps was the pick of the Excelsior backs. His defence was sound throughout the game, and he stopped many determined Maheno attacks. Of the other Blue backs. Thorne and Robinson both played well. .. , The Maheno forwards provided the spearhead of most of the country team s attacks. Johnston and Muldrew usually being well to the fore. Mulligan and Todd were the nick of the Blue packman. the latter securing two good tries. Waitaki Sub-union The following are the results of the matches played last Saturday:-Dun-troon 3, Tokarahi nil; Georgetown 19. Pirates 12: Otekaike 12. Omarama 3. The following players have been selected for a trial match next Saturday. at Duntroon, for the purpose of selecting the Country representative team: —Kinder, McLean. J. Hedley, W. Hedley. J. Wills (Duntroon). Mursell, McCabe, R. Card. Daly, A. Card, McNeilly. Stanger. J. Card (Otekaike). Ledingham. P. Watson, Eckhold. Ledingham. Strachan. Richardson, M. Hollis, J. Geddes (Georgetown), Aubrey, Hayward. Depree, Cooney. D. Cambridge (Omarama). Rawcliffe. Hampton. Johnstone (Windsor). H. Smith, Walls. G. Smith. R. Cleave, B. Grant (Pirates). Blanchard. Peterson. Waddell. Dixon, Hore, Grant. Scott (Tokarahi). Teams for Saturday Excelsior Seniors.—Moyle, Mclntosh, Goodall, Hearsey, Easton, Mulligan, Bee, Davey, Davis. Robinson, Jackson, Thorn. Hiroti. Greaves. Croft, Papps. Excelsior Juniors.—Miller. Torstonson. Henderson. Sloan. Wates (2). McKendry (2), Hopley, Laney, White, Woolstein, Robinson, Bruce, Aitcheson, Plunket. Hyland, Paris, Whitburn. Rowlands. Excelsior Third Grade (cars leave Dalgety’s Corner at 1.15 p.m.).—Mitchell, Clulee, De Joux, Clark, Bain, Arscott, Diver, Goodall, Beattie, Pilling, Munro, McKenzie, Cox, Oats, Cayford. Excelsior Fourth Grade.—Nolan. Johnston, Melton, Rosie, W. Stringer, Harvey, C. Stringer, Hosking, Wedderell. Lowrey, Greenbank, Forbes, Robb, Hutcheon, Grave, Ingles, Gray. Athletic Seniors (at 2.45 p.m.).— Devon, Parker, Kilgour, Anderson. Campbell, Hammill, Hunt, Farrell, Campbell, McLeod. Harrison, Mather. McLean, Godsell, Parker. Athletic Juniors (at 2.45 p.m.).— Smith. Sparks, Sharp, Brown, McDougall. Collins, Rowel, Burns, McLean, McGhee, Little, Park, Smith, Mather, Wedderell, Ross.

Athletic Third Grade (at 1.15 p.m.).— Luxon, Stringer, J. Turvey, Wilson, Wardell, Patterson, Mason, Wheeler, Forscutt, Harrison, Dunlop, McGregor, Fulton. Halvorsen, Mather, Shalders, Patterson, Ross. Athletic Fourth Grade (at 2.45 p.m.). —White, Tavendale, Allington, Nelson, Cook, Tait, Nightingale, Mather, Hunter, Connors, Blacklow, McKenzie, Hood, Hammill, McKenzie, H. Turvey. Athletic Fifth Grade (at 1.15 p.m.).— Bell, Doran, Collett, Buzan, Rowell, Campbell (2), Burke, Rowlands, McGrath. Gallon, Siding, Keith, Kilpatrick, Boyle. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Civil Claime Judgment by default' was given for tne plaintiffs in the following civil claims, at the Magistrate’s Court, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., yesterday morning:—A. N. Glass v. T. Nightingale. £lO and costs (£3 Is 6d); James McDiarmid v. Charles Campbell, 15s 6d and costs (14s); G. T. Gillies v. E. C. Anderson, £l4 10s lOd, and costs (£2 17s). In the judgment summons case, Graham Macpherson v. Stanley Smart, £4 2s 2d, and costs (6s), the defendant did not appear, and an order was made for the payment of £2 on or before June 28, and balance of £2 8s 2d on or before July 12, in default four days’ imprisonment. Women’s Club Musical Circle

In place of the usual programme# a talk by Madame Winnie Fraser was arranged for the musical hour of the North Otago Women’s Club. Mrs R. A. McDowell proposed a vote of thanks to Madame Fraser for her instructive talk on “Travels in Many Lands.” Vessels in Port

The Holmes wharf presented a busy scene yesterday morning, with two btmts unloading the Kekerangu, which brought 19,920 sacks of Australian wheat for local millers, and the other was the Wainui. At the Sumpter wharf the m.v. Holmdale was berthed.

Aircdale-Roseberry Euchre Miss L. Hastings and Mr J. Stephens were the winners at the euchre tournament held in the Airedale-Roseberry Hall recently. The consolation prizes went to Mr and Mrs J. Poison. Following the euchre a dance was held. Mr H. Portis supplied the music, and Mr D. Portis was M.C.

Newborough Ladies’ Guild The Newborough Ladies’ Guild held a bring and buy sale recently, which brought a welcome addition to the church funds. The stall-holders were as follows; —Apron stall, Mrs Holland; work stall, Mesdames Mays and Rankin; produce stall, Mesdames Kilgour and Gribben; tea rooms —Mesdames Burridge. Ure and Shannahan. Archdeacon Russell thanked the ladies for their efforts.

St. Luke’s C.EJVLS. The Rev. E. O. Blamires was the lecturer at the Church of England Men’s Society meeting on Sunday night. He delivered a very interestingx address on the Bible-in-Schools Movement. The Yen. Archdeacon Russell gave a report on the reamt Dominion conference at New Plymouth. A vote of thanks to Mr Blamires was moved by the Rev, A, H. Blackburn.

PALMERSTON Collie Club The following are the special prizes awarded in connection with the recent dog trials run by the Palmerston Collie Club; Teacher’s Cup (for best mustering team, 2 hunters and 1 header).—Mi C. Smith, Oamaru, 133 points. Mrs Hugh Ross’s Cun (winner of local event).—Mr George Ross. Ardlui Cup (presented by Mr G. Ross; most points by local competitor in heading events). —Mr D, Ross. 91 points. Bushey Park Estate Cup (to local competitor gaining most points in all local events.) —Mr Hugh Ross, 155 points. Mrs D. Ross’s special (to maiden dog gaining most points in Class ll).—Mr D. Ross (Toe). 51 points. A. Stewart’s (Dunedin) special (highest aggregate in Classes 1 and 2). —Mr M. A. Matheson, Middlemarch, 224 points. K. Philip's special (to winner of Young Farmers’ event). —Mr J. A. Dalton, Moeraki. Mrs Sheppard’s special (to dog with best head and lift in Class 2) .-—Mr D. Ross’s Toe. Mr A. McLeod’s special (local maiden dog securing most points at trials).— Mr G. D. Payne’s Lloyd, 116 points. Otago Daily Times special (local competitor securing most points .in all events).—Mr J. Falconer, 170 points. A. Barnett’s special (second competitor Young Farmers' event). —Mr D. Cameron. D.I.C. special (third competitor iToung Farmers’ events).—Mr J. Thompson. Peter Dick’s special (competitor securing second award in local event). — Mr H. Ross. Ladies’ Golf The following is the draw for the Canadian Foursome to be played on the Ardleigh golf links on Tuesday, commencing at 2 p.m.:—Miss Lang and Miss Aitcheson v. Miss Gibb and Miss Cochrane; Miss Hollands and Miss Brown v. Mrs North and Miss Galbraith; Miss Young and Mrs Thomson v. Miss Philip and Miss McLeod; Miss Mclntosh and Mrs Olsen v. Mrs Solomon and Mrs Borton; Mrs McGregor and Miss Diack v. Mrs Ritchie and Miss Fraser; Miss Collins and Miss Pittaway, v. Miss Cameron and Miss Pilbrow. TEMUKA

Collie Dog Trials The collie dog trials at Mount Nessing, which were commenced on Monday, were not concluded until Tuesday. The popularity of the fixture was reflected in the large gathering, which included visitors from all parts of the district. The trials were held on the property of Mrs M. S\mpson at the Mount Nessing homestead, who also provided the sheep. The results were: Long Pull.—J. Casey’s Sam, 46$ points, 1; I. Macaulay’s Laddie. 46 points, 2; J. Martin’s Don, 43 points, 3; H. G. Waters’s Moss, 42$ points, 4. P. Kidd’s Fan, 41$ points, and H. Catherwood’s Tip, 41 points, also competed. The Maiden event was won by Fan. Drive and Yard.—A. G. Waters’s Fan 34$ points, 1; I. Macaulay’s Laddie, 34 points, 2; J. Casey’s Sam, 33$ points, 3; H. G. Waters’s Moss, 32$ points, 4. D. C. Kidd’s Bruce, 30 points, and C. Macaulay’s Nigger, 28 points, also competed. A. E. Waters’s Fan won the Maiden event.

Huntaway.—H. G. Waters’s Fog, 49$ points, 1; I. R. Macaulay's Laddie, 45$ foints, 2; I. Mackenzie’s Gale, 45 points, ; C. Hubbard’s 'Moss, 44 points, 4. J. Caulder’s Cloud, 42 points, and J. Munro’s Pat, 39 points, were the other competitors. H. G. Waters’s Fog won the Maiden event.

Drive and Yard (for youths under 20 years).—E. B. Glass’s Tip, 21 points, 1; L. J. Waters’s Fan, 18 points. 2; L. J. North’s Bob, 17 points, 3; H. W. Fisher’s Bruce, 7 points, 4. The best dog in Classes I, II and 111 I. Macaulay’s Laddie 1, J. Caulder’s Cloud 2.

Best Dog in Classes I and II —I. R. Macaulay’s Laddie and J. Casey’s Sam (equal), 1. Youth with most points in open events—C. Hubbard. Consolation prize—A, Coates.

Points Ch. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Athletic . . 5 5 — — 92 24 10 Excelsior 5 3 2 — 52 70 6 Old Boys . . 5 2 3 — 64 51 4 Maheno . . 5 — 5 — 35 JUNIOR GRADE 92 Old Boys . . 4 4 — — 38 6 8 Athletic . . 5 2 2 1 23 30 5 School . 5 2 2 1 12 14 5 Excelsior 4 2 THIRD 2 — 15 GRADE 43 4 Athletic . . 6 5 — 1 64 20 11 Old Boys . . 6 3 2 1 11 26 7 Glencoe . . 6 3 3 — 32 27 6 Excelsior 6 3 3 — 22 28 6 St. Kevin’s 5 2 3 — 25 3 4 School . 4 — 4 — 11 FOURTH GRADE 34 Athletic . 4 4 — — 54 6 8 Excelsior 5 2 3 — 26 26 4 Old Boys . 5 2 3 — 14 40 4 St. Kevin’s 4 2 2 — 16 3 4 School . 4 1 3—9 44 2