NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23857, 11 July 1939, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

RUGBY FOOTBALL NORTH OTAGO UNION i MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The weekly meeting of the Management Committee of. the- North Otago Itugbv Union was held last night, Mr M. F." Woodward occupying the chair. There was some criticism of the state of the football ground at Glencoe. members stating that players had suffered ankle injuries. One had broken his ankle playing on the Glencoe ground, and he contended that it was not fair to ask teams to play there.—The meeting decided to alter the match drawn for that ground next Saturday to be played in town. The application of the North Otago primary schools to hold a seven-a-side tournament of three grades at the Show Grounds on August 5 was granted, the games to be played during the morning and the finals on the Oval in the afternoon.

Mr McLeod reported on the TownCountry match at Duntroon on Saturday, and it was decided to write thanking the Waitaki Sub-union for the hospitality extended to the players and official on that occasion. Favourable comment was made on the good standard of play, especially of the country forwards, and on the excellent support given to Rugby by country residents. Players to Train The following 20 players have been selected to train and practise at Dun-troon:—-Easton, McCabe, McLaren, McLean, Kilgour, Gard, Ledingham, Gillies, Efle, Brown, Geddes, Low, J. Hedley, Muldrew, Depree, Miller, Strachan, Wills, Daley, Gaid. The selector (Mr B. B. Blackmore) wrote suggesting that the first TownCountry game be a competitive fixture, and in the second match the selector be allowed to rearrange the players from time to time, which would be a decided help in selecting the representative team. The meeting decided that the suggestion be held over until the commencement of next season, when it could be discussed with the Waitaki Sub-union.

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Draw for Saturday The draw for Saturday's games is as follows: • , .' ' , Senior— Mahenq v. Athletic, at Oval, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr W. Bee); Excelsior v. Old Boys, at No. 2, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr C. Campbell). , . ; ... Juniors.—Maheno v. Athletic, at No. 3, at 2.45 p.m. (Mr J. May); Excelsior v. Waitaki, at Oval, at 1.15 p.m..(Mr T. Cahill); Old Boys, a bye. • ' ? Third Grade.—Glencoe v. Old Boys, at No. 2, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr J. Perriam): Waitaki v. Athletic, at School, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr A. Stichman); St. Kevin's v. Excelsior, at St. Kevin's, at' 1.30 p.m. (Mr C. Nicholson). Fourth Grade.—Old Boys v. Waitaki, at School, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr G. Cuttriss); St. Kevin's v. Excelsior, at No. 3, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr W. Kearns); Athletic, a bye, Fifth Grade.—Athletic v. Waitaki A, at No. 4, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr H. J. Robins); Waitaki B v. St. Kevin's, at St. Kevin's, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr R. Gleeson); Waitaki C v. St. Patrick's, at Takaro Park, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr J. Cossens). Georgetown, Mr J. MacMillan. Emergency referee, Mr J. Kinder. Line Umpires.—Oval, at 1.15 p.m., Messrs W. May and A. Keith; 2.45 p,m., Messrs P. J. Palmer' and J. Barker; No. 2, at 2.45 p.m.. Messrs P. E. Cameron and R. Hlnkley. PERSONAL At the conclusion of the Oamaru Poultry Society's show on Friday night, members of the Oamaru Canary and Cage-bird Specialists' Club met to bid farewell to the patron of the club (Mr E. Sinclair), who is leaving Oamaru shortly, Mr W. McD. Rae spoke of the services Mr Sinclair had rendered to the club since its inception, and in making him the presentation of a set of pipes', wished him every happiness in his retirement. Mr Sinclair suitably replied. Mr M. F. Woodward (president) referred at the meeting of the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union last night to the serious accident which had befallen Mr A. Low, a member of the Management Committee, who had been washed by a wave off the breakwater into the harbour. Mr Low had suffered an injury to his ankle and had been fortunate in being rescued. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Low expressing sympathy and best wishes for his speedy recovery. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel—Mr and Mrs F. S. Kingsbury (Cust); Mr and Mrs W. G. Graham. Mr W. Anderson, Mr N. F Hanson. Mr W. R. Coles, Mr L. Hughes. Mr A. A. Duff (Dunedin); Mr G. Tapper (Christchurch); Mr G. Miller. Mr J. Williamson (Timaru). Queen's Hotel.—Mr G. B. Drewitt, Mr W. Smith. Mr and Mrs S. Craig (Christchurch); Mr C. C. Minty, Mr W. C. Thomson, Mr E. J. Evans, Mr K. Brodie (Dunedin); Mr L. O. Wallis (Gore); Mr J. Mitchell (Mosgiel); Mrs H. Brown {Twickenham, England); Mr C. Neville <Greymouth); Mr J. W. McKinnon. Mr S. G. Hamblett (Waikouaiti). OAMARU SAVAGE CLUB THIRD KORERO There was a good attendance of mem" bcrs at the third korero of the Oamaru Savage Club held in the Peter Pan Theatre on Saturday night. Ex-Chief I'wairt McDiarmid was installed as presiding Brave for the evening. The following programme was presented: —Selections by orchestra conducted by Savage R. Jackson; instrumental duet. Savages A. Nuttall and Jackman; guitar solo. Savage H. MacDonnell; character sketch in costume Brave McDiarmid and sons; song, Savage J. Spear; boxing exhibition. Savage G. J. Sceats and pupils; intrumental duet. Savages Jackman and Tobeck; sketch. "Dirt Cheap," ExGreat Chief R. B. Nichols, Savages McCallum. Turvey and Tobeck. A talk on a trip to Honolulu kept members interested and was thoroughly enjoyed. During the evening. Savage I, Dalmer was presented with a tenyears' bar.

NEWS OF THE DAY (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

KAKANUI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONCERT BY HAEREMAI CLUB The St. Paul's Haeremai Club gave a successful concert for the Kakanui Presbyterian Church in the Athenaeum Hall, Kakanui, on Thursday evening. Despite the wintry conditions there was a large attendance. The Rev. J. Freeman presided, and extended a welcome to the members of the club and residents. Two one-act plays were presented and were well received. The parts were taken by the following:—Mesdames Shanks and Stringer, Messrs Cameron, Hollow and Kinder; Mrs Domigan, Misses Topp and Bain, and Messrs E. C. Ferris and J. A. Meldrum. Solos were rendered by Mesdames Ombler and Bartlett, and Messrs Kerr, Cameron and Hollow, duet by Misses Wilson and King, and a recitation and dance by Miss Shirley McCormack. The accompanists were Mrs Bartlett and Miss D. King. At the close of the performance Mr Freeman moved a vote of thanks to the performers for the excellent programme. Mr J. A. Meldrum replied on behalf of the Haeremai Club. Supper was served by the ladies. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Comedy, flavoured with romance and tinged with pathos, is the theme of the new Frank Capra film, to be shown finally to-riight. "You Can't Take It With You," which earned for this director of Columbia the Academy Award of 1938 for the best-directed picture. "You Can't Take It With You" is the heart-warming story of two families whose philosophies of life are poles apart. One family, presided over by happy-go-lucky Grandpa Vanderhof, lives merrily and somewhat madly in a sufflcient-unto-the-day atmosphere of untroubled fun. The other familv the social-conscious, moneygrubbing, power-mad Kirbys, are the purest of wealth worshippers. How life deals with each family makes fine entertainment.' "My Lucky Star" With an excellent story and fine acting performances, capped by some magnificent skating sequences, Sonja Henie's latest film. "My Lucky Star," to be shown to-morrow, is sure to capture Oamaru audiences. For the first time she is cast as a modern girl in a modern setting, and she shows a degree of acting ability hitherto unrevealed. Her leading man is Richard Greene, the handsome young Englishman whose rise to fame has been as fast as that of the star herself. He gives an excellent performance in a role that is totally different from that he had in his previous film, "Four Men and a Prayer," and shows promise of big things in the future. Others prominent are Arthur Treacher. Buddy Ebsen. and Joan Davis. OPERA HOUSE Painted against the stark background of a big city and replete with fresh dramatic turns which make it a great original amongst the more familiar types of the anti-gangland films, " I am the Law" opens at the Opera House to-night. It stars Edward G. Robinson, whose performance is said to be better than his work in many previous roles. Otto Kruger, who never fails to give smoothly artistic characterisations, plays the glove-smooth czar of racketeers. The story concerns the idealistic aim of a law professor to rid the city of gangsters. His chief encouragement comes from Kruger, a supposedly respectable citizen. One of Robinson's graduate attorneys, portrayed by John Beal. is enlisted by the fighting prosecutor as his aide. He is Kruger's son. though ignorant of his father's true character. Barbara O'Neil is seen as a competent helper of her professorial husband in his campaign, whilst Wendy Barrie is a beautiful but vicious feminine adjutant to Kruger. WOMEN'S CLUB MUSICAL CIRCLE An interesting and instructive evening was arranged recently by Miss J. G. Hood for the Musical Circle of the North Otago Women's Club, the programme being as follows: —Reading, " Schumann's Life and Work," Miss J. G. Hood; piano solos, "Aufschwung" (Schumann) and "Romance in F Sharp" (Schumann). Miss I. Dawson: "Ballade in G Minor" (Brahms) and Bach's "First Prelude," Miss Cartwright; piano duet, "Impromptu—B Flat" (Schubert), Misses Cartwright and Dawson; songs, "Lotus Flower" and "Folk Song." Mrs L. McCallum; "Devotion" and "Thou Art So Like a Flower," Miss W Slater; " I Will Not Grieve " and " The Almond Tree." Mrs K. Familton; duets. "Affections Garden," Mrs McCallum and Miss Slater: reading, " Beethoven at the Piano." Miss B. Butterfield. The accompanists were Mrs L. Tweed and Miss Dawson BASKETBALL NOTES By forward South Canterbury Beats North Otago The annual match between North Otago and South Canterbury was played on the Caroline Bay courts on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a win for South Canterbury by 27 goals to 8. The game was not so one-sided as the score indicates. The three South Canterbury forwards made the most of their opportunities in the first half, but in the second half the passing was not so accurate. The North Otago defences were at a disadvantage, not being able to cope with the quick passes of the forwards. On the whole, the South Canterbury team was more evenly balanced than its opponents. Miss J. Young controlled the game. BADMINTON OAMARU v. TIMARU The following will represent Oamaru in a match against Timaru to be played at the Oamaru court on Saturday:— Green. Feathers, Ferguson, Kelk, Milne Taylor, Mesdames Ferguson, McDougall Misses Newson. Miller. Mrs Stevens, Miss Corrigal. Players are requested to attend practice to-morrow night.

WATER FOR KUROW SUPPLY INAUGURATED SWITCHING ON OF PUMPS COMMITTEE'S EFFORTS REWARDED The ceremony of switching on the oumes which will supply Kurow with water was held on Saturday, and it marked an important step forward in the history of the town. The Kurow Vigilance Committee for some years past has been concentrating its energies on obtaining a domestic water supply, and at last, with the assistance of the Waitaki County Council, has seen its efforts rewarded. The water is pumped from a well on tht river bank to the reservoir in the hills overlooking the township. The pump is a 15 .h.p. pump, capable of pumping 5000 gallons per hour at a pressure of 1001 b to the square inch. The reservoir will hold 50,000 gallons, unci is controlled by a float switch in the reservoir through a time swucti. with a hand control for fire and emergency. The scheme was actually installed by the Waitaki County Council, with Mr T. Pheloung as contractor. Power Switched On On the river banks Mr J. T. McPhail, chairman of the Kurow Vigilance Committee, welcomed the visitors to Kurow. He was specially pleased to welcome Mr W. Gard, the oldest resident on the Upper Waitaki, aged 97, who had come to the district 63 years ago, and through his own energy and determination had built up for himselt an inheritance for his declining years. Mr Gard then switched on the pump and the water gushed up 20 to 30 feet ■At' the memorial hall Mr McPhail expressed the opinion that althougn Kurow had had many memorable days, this was perhaps the most important. Thanks to the citizens and to the WcJtaki County Council, Kurow now baa an adequate water supply, which, although it had to be paid for, would be a blessing to all. in 25 years the rates would be so small as to be negngioie. He mentioned that the water was as pure as water could be, as it had been fully tested by the Health Department A Satisfactory Scheme Mr J. Rodman, chairman of the Waitaki County Council, congratulated the residents and the Vigilance Committee on their enterprise. It had been some time since the scheme was first mooted, he said, but at last it had reached fruition. He, with others, had inspected the scheme that morning, and he believed the work to be very .satisfactory. The council he represented was pleased to have been useful to Kuro*. and he thought the fact that the users of the water had to pay for it would make them really en]oy and appreciate Tit more. All the council's officers connected with the scheme, and the contractor (Mr Pheloung), had done fine work and were to, beconefflfttd s srfi SSld* «K would be through to Kurow in about 18 Mr 0 N h Hayes. representing the Waimate County Council, thanked the vfgUance Committee for its invitation and extended congratulations to the committee and the residents. He was Pleased to see Mr Gard. whom he had known 40 years ago. n nmn r,i Mr W. E. Aubrey, for the Oamaru Harbour Board, returned thanks, and expressed his P leasure . th^,^ e VSSI gress had been made in Kurow. The function was undoubtedly one of the greatest in the history of Kurow. and he wished the scheme all success. Mr W Simpson, on behalf of the Hospital Board, expressed the pleasure of the board that Kurow had at last got what it had needed so long.

Attractiveness Enhanced

Mr J. McDiarmid, chairman of the Waitaki Power Board, congratulated Kurow on the completion of the longdelayed scheme. Oamaru was fortunate and could sympathise with the people of Kurow in their past lack of water. The Power Board was proud to think that it had been some help in bringing about the scheme, as the pump and the automatic control were electrically worked. The attractiveness of Kurow had been, further enhanced through the installation of the water supplv. , .. The Mayor of Oamaru (Mr K. Familton) who brought greetings from the townspeople, said that Oamaru had begun its water supply in 1875 at a cost of £175,000. and he thought the rates to be charged to the users of the water in Kurow compared very favourably with those paid on the outskirts of Oamaru. Kurow was the inland capital of North Otago, and was crming into its own. It had delayed its water supply until it felt it could really pay for it. and that was all to its credit. He would like to see a volunteer fire brigade begun now that the water was there. Mr J. Adams, the riding member on the Waitaki County Council, said Mr Rodman and the council sjaff were specially to be thanked for the help given. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—July 11: 9.46 a.m. and 10.12 p.m. Notes The Waipiata, from Auckland, yesterday, will load here about Tuesday. July 18, for Timaru, Lyttelton. Wellington, and Auckland. The Kakapo, from Westport. with coal for Bluff. Dunedin, Oamaru. Timaru. and Lyttelton, is due here about Thursday. „ . The m.v. Karu will load about Friday, July 21, for Wellington", Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipori, from Newcastle, Port Stephens. Port Kembla, and Sydney, was expected to clear Hobart on Saturday for Bluff, Dunedin. Timaru. Lyttelton. Oamaru. and Bluff. The vessel is expected here about the middle of the month. The Wainui will load on Wednesday. July 19, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Union Steam Ship Company, as agent, advises that the overseas yessel Turakina has been allotted to commence loading at Oamaru about Thursday refrigerated and general cargo for London and west coast United Kingdom ports. The Port Dunedin The Port Dunedin arrived at Oamaru on Sunday morning and is berthed at the Holmes wharf. She will load about 30,000 freight carcasses of lamb and mutton, as well as a quantity of general cargo for London and Continental ports. It is anticipated that the vessel will sail on to-morrow night's tide. ITEMS OF INTEREST Scheme 13 Last week the Oamaru Borough Council employed 33 men under scheme 13, paying out wages amounting to £154 19s.

INTERSCHOOL RUGBY WAITAKI v. ST. KEVIN'S The following teams will represent the Waitaki Boys' High Schpol and St. Kevin's College in the annual match, to be played at Waitaki, at 2.45 p.m., to-morrow (Wednesday):— St. Kevin's.—E. Kearney, J. McLean, J. Green, M. Hally, J. McKone, J. Neylon (captain), R. O'Kane, A. Easton, J. Muir, T. Fallon, R. McGoldrick, K. O'Connor, K. Holden, J. Boyle, P. Murray. Waitaki.—N. Sutherland, J. Fallon, D. Mclntyre, W. Wood, A. Dovey, B. Robertson, L. Woodhouse, P. Chappell, R. Lauder, A. Miller (captain), L. Paterson, D. Reid, A. Noone, D. Sharp. J. Patrick. Mr J. Kinder will be the referee. MINIATURE RIFLES Pukeuri Club At the weekly shoot of the Pukeuri Club, T. Hooper was successful in winning both the rifle and handicap buttons. The following were the scores:— T. Hooper 78. W. McCulloch 77. H. Hughes 77, H. Williams 77, A. Stewart 76, G. Hooper 75, J. Anderson 74, D. Williams 74. I. McKenzie 72, N. McLatchie 72, F. McLay 71, J. Dumbleton 71, J. McDonald 70, J. Ingram 70.