NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23882, 9 August 1939, Page 14

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

EUROPEAN REFUGEES [admission to new zealand Government urged to take /,:;,.;j.-'" : ;■:'"■■ DISCUSSION AT PRESBYTERY The opinion that New Zealand should admit more European refugees was given by several members of the Oamr aru Presbytery at its monthly meeting yesterday morning, when the moderator (Rev. H. 0. Bowman) presided, and the following resolution was passed on the motion of the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh:—" The Oamaru Presbytery respectfully urges upon the Government to give immediate attention to the representations of the New Zealand Refugees' Emergency Committee in respect to taking a fair quota of refugees over a period of years, and that the quota should be as generous as possible. The presbytery is profoundly concerned that New Zealand should do everything in its power to render immediate assistance to the unfortunate victims of the present reign of terror in Central Europe. The presbytery pledges its*ll! to do its part in any general scheme to welcome such people to the country." ,In reporting for the Youth Committee, Mr Marsh stated that the matter had been brought up by the District Committee of Young Men's Bible Classes. Over 1,000,000 people were in concentration camps in Germany, stated Mr Marsh, and things unheard of in the days of civilisation were happening in these camps. Over 500,000 known applicants wished to leave the country, and not all of these wer« Jews. During one week in Vienna 7000 Jews had committed suicide. England was admitting 800 refugees a week. In one camp of 1400 in Scotland, about 900 were qualified artisans, and the remainder were business or professional men. The idea thai immigration meant more unemployment was wrong, and New Zealand should do its share at a time like this.

; The Rev. J. T. V. Steele stated that he did hot consider that they should ru*h into, the matter. The Jews had

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largely themselves to blame for the position they were in, and there were some refugees who would not be desirable in New Zealand. After further discussion it was also resolved to appeal to all Presbyterians to envisage concretely the plight of all refugees, and, to this end, appoint a Sunday: for special prayer and preaching about their lot German Minister The Theological Hall Committee wrote regarding the reception in New Zealand of one of the pastors of the Confessional Church in Germany. The Public Questions Committee had been advised that Pastor and Mrs,H. Rehbein (Berlin) had been nominated, and would arrive in New Zealand at the end of this month. Mr Rehbein was well recommended and had been ordained in 1938. The committee did not know 'Of his ability to speak English, bu + hoped' that he would have some facility to make himself understood. The committee appealed to the Presbytery for a sum of from £7 to £lO towards a fund to support Mr and Mrs Rehbein until they were placed- In a charge.—Mr Marsh agreed to take charge of raising the Presbytery s share of the money. General The Rev. J. Freeman was appointed to the Missions Committee. It was decided to instruct the Church Centennial Committee to bring forward plans for the production pf the pageant, "The Church of the Living Word," in connection with the Centennial celebrations in Oamaru. Arrangements were approved for a missionary campaign to commence on August 14. and continue for six weeks, when sets of lantern slides and Alms will be available and short missionary plays will be given by teams from Oamaru. P.W.M.U. The annual meeting of the Herbert branch of the Presbyterian Women s Missionary Union was held in the Herbert vestry. The Rev. Freeman presided. . Mrs Freeman reported on the Oamaru P.A. meeting. The annual reports of the various branches of the union were received. The following officers were reelected to their respective offices:— President, Mrs Freeman; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames A. Campbell and Beckingsale; secretary, Mrs E. J. Hill; treasurer, Mrs Trotter; M.M.B. League, Miss Kroon. - The meeting closed in the usual . manner.

SUNDAY FOOTBALL PRACTICES ACTION BY NORTH OTAGO UNION CRITICISM BY PRESBYTERY Criticism of the North Otago Rugby Union's action in holding representative practices on Sundays was expressed at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday. The matter was brought before the presbytery by the Rev. J. Fordyce, who stated that he understood that the North Otago representative team had held two Sunday practices on the Duntroon Domain. If .some of the individual players had decided to have a practice they could do nothing about it, but if the practice had been sanc- : tioned by the North Otago Rugby I Union, the presbytery should point out to the union that it was against the principles of the church. The Rev. Dr T. Paterson stated that, in any case, Sunday practices were not fair to some of the players, who were i penalised owing to the fact that their parents would not let them go. The Rev. J. T. V V. Steele stated that 1 he doubted whether the Duntroon Domain Board would give the union permission to use the ground on a Sunday, and thought that the players must have just gone on to the ground of their own accord. It was decided to instruct the Public Questions Committee to approach the Rugby Union regarding the matter. RUGBY FOOTBALL MANAWATU v, NORTH OTAGO REPRESENTATIVE MATCH TO-DAY The members of the Manawatu Rugby touring team arrived at Oamaru yesterday mid-day, and were met by members of the North Otago Rugby Union, and are staying at the Queen's Hotel. Last night they were the guests of the manager of the Majestic Theatre (Mr H. S. Williams) at the pictures. A strong side Is being fielded against the North Otago representatives for the match at the Show Grounds this afternoon, and an interesting game should be witnessed. A few of the players have already been seen in Oamaru with previous teams, including R. McKenzie. the All Black, who is captain of the side. The team for to-day is as follows: Full-back—Bulck. Three-quarters. Little, Stewart, Howell. Five-eighths.—Finlay, Dermer, Half-back.—Edlin. Front Row.—Porter, Dustin, Fleming. Locks.—Terry, Williams. Side Row.—R. McKenzie (captain), Findlay. Back Row.—Newman. Emergencies. Backs: Mitchell. Parris. Thomas. Forwards: O'Dea, Thome, McLaren. * KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "South Riding" A triumph of the film producer's ar t_for art it can be called in a few isolated instances—is "South Riding." which is being shown at the Majestic Theatre to-night and on Friday. This Alexander Korda production is one of the finest films to. come from an English studio, and carries on the tradition set by " Winterset" of drawing on the legitimate stage for screen talent. "South Riding* is a film typically English in its story, its background and its characters,; which are portrayed by such well-known stage celebrities as Ralph Richardson Edna Best. Edmund Gwenn. Marie Lohr and Ann Todd. The story, of course, is based on the novel by Winifred Holtby, whose recent death meant a severe loss to English literature. It tells of the gradual decline of the squirearchy and the growth of local body reform. Ralph Richardson is superb as a representative of the decaying manorial system, and shares the acting honours with Edna Best, as the young school mistress. Alexander Korda and Victor Savile again prove the effectiveness of their partnership in this film, which should stand for a long time as the best they—and therefore the English studios —have produced. " Suez" Great spectacle, powerful drama, and an arresting historical picture, " Suez," which is being shown at the Majestic on Friday, with Tyrone Power, Loretta Young and Annabella in the leading roles, is one of the great productions of the year. Its subject is vast and true to fact for the most part, and the thrilling climax of many spectacles that mark Its course, the sandstorm is a triumph of artistry and technique that stirs spectators to awed admiration. Romance and adventure of the type that carries a special appeal are skilfully woven into an engrossing story. In its combination of drama, spectacle and heart interest, "Suez" is a production that sweeps patrons off their feet. The story is that of the building of the Suez canal by the French engineer, de Lesseps, and it gives heed to the emotional battle waged with two women who claimed his love, as well as to his physical strife at the same time against hostile Bedouins. Box plans are at the Bristola. OPERA HOUSE "Give Me a Sailor" Martha Raye, of the- famous mouth, turns into a glamour girl in her latest screen role. In Paramount's " Give Me a Sailor," which opens to-night at the Opera House, Martha will be sepn as a completely new person—a household drudge who comes out of the kitchen to win a national beautiful legs contest, and proceeds to set all San Francisco on fire. Opposite her she has wise-cracking Bon Hope, the comedian of the "Big Broadcast of 1938," and "College Swing," now playing a gay sailor who finds it hard to make up his mind between two beautiful sisters, and lets the girls decide for him. Four striking new songs have been written by Hollywood's ace composing team, Robin and Rainger. " Exclusive " The battle between a newspaper committed to a reform policy and a scan-dal-mongering "blackmail sheet," supDlies the colourful background for Paramount's " Exclusive." co-starring Fred Mac Murray, Frances Farmer, and Charlie Ruggles, which also shows tonight at the Opera House. The reform paper is edited by Fred MacMurrov. and Charlie Ruggles is a member of its editorial staff. Ruggles's daughter. Miss Farmer, works for the opposition paper, owned by Lloyd Nolan, and when Ruggles is forced to expose his daughter's tactics in his own newspaper, the powerful climax of the picture is reached.

PRESBYTERIAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING ADDRESS ON INDIAN MISSIONS The moderator of the Oamaru Presbytery (the Rev. H. O. Bowman) presided at the annual meeting of the Oamaru Presbyterial Association yesterday afternoon, when the Columba Hall was well filled by a large attendance of members. Mr Bowman introduced Mrs Harvey, wife of Dr Harvey, of the Kaghadri Missions Hospital in India, who is at present in New Zealand on furlough. In an interesting address on missionary work in India, Mrs Harvey stated that in recent years the position of the missionary in India had changed, due to the fact that a national spirit had arisen among the Indians, who were beginning to resent being led by white people. The Indians were born as Hindus, Mahommedans. or Christians, and a difficulty arose out of the fact that many of the young men and women considered they were Christians just because they were born Christians. The young men were Indians first and then Christians, and this national spirit was so keen that the political situation had become tense, and everybody had noticed it. There was always a remarkable change in a village when it became Christian, for it not ojily became noticeably cleaner, but the people also had more self respect. The Government was making a move towards educating the adults. One of the complaints of the Indians, concluded Mrs Harvey, had been that the English Government had not been forward enough in educating the natives, but the work was now proceeding apace, and was proving very helpful to the missionary workers, as it had been felt that it was not enoigh to start with the children. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. Election of Officers The election of officers resulted, as follows:-President, Mrs Barton; vicepresidents—Mesdames Marsh Paterson, Bowman, Fordyce, and Freeman; secretary, Mrs H. Hay; treasurer. Miss Patterson; Maori Missions Birthday League, Mrs Webster; Girls' Auxiliary and Busy Bees, Mrs Paterson; Harvest Field Mrs F. Boulton; box secretary, Mrs Sinclair; arrowroot, Miss Fraser and Mrs G. Knowles; Maori crafts, Mrs Nixon; Prayer and Study Circle, Mrs Chisholm; corresponding members'secretary, Mrs Currie; philatelic, Mr Kay; deputies—Mesdames Sprout, Boulton, Freeman, and Davies, and Misses Cowan and Beckingsale. During the afternoon songs were given-by Mrs H, O, Bowman. WOMEN'S CLUB FOUNDATION MEMBERS' DINNER The foundation members of the North Otago Women's Club held their annual dinner at the Star and Garter Tea Rooms on Saturday, at which there were 58 present. Mrs Stubbs gave a welcome to Mrs J. M. Forrester, and pinned on a pretty spray made by Mrs Kennedy, and at the same time expressed on behalf of members their delight In having with them their president after her Alness. , , With the president (Mrs Forrester) at the top table, were members of the original committee—Mrs E. Fitzgerald and Mrs R. A. McDowell; past vice-presidents, Miss E. Hewat and Mrs D. Fotheringham; past honorary, officers—Mesdames Barclay, A. W. Stace. William Uttley, Misses J. Gillespie and J. W. McAdam; present vice-president, Mrs E. S. Stubbs; the Mayoress (Mrs L. J. K. Familton), Miss M. Mackie (matron of Oamaru Public Hospital), Mrs C. W. Kent (one of the past senior members of committee), Mrs B. B. Walton and Miss E. M. Will. Toasts Honoured After the loyal toast, the following toasts were honoured:—" Our Club (Mrs B. B. Walton—Mrs J. M. Forrester); "Officers and Committees" (Miss E. M. Will—Miss J. W. McAdam). Programme Presented Members adjourned to the club lounge, where coffee was served, after which a short but delightful musical programme, arranged by Mrs Tweed, was presented as follows:—Songs, Mesdames Grant Munnv L. J. K. Familton, R. G. Smith, and A. W. Stace; reading, Miss M. G. Patterson. Mesdames D. E. Neave and L. Tweed were the accompanists An enjoyable oneact play was produced by Mrs R. A. McDowell, with the following in the cast: Mesdames H. B. Burton, R. A. McDowell, E. S. Stubbs, and Miss E. M. Will. Miss Gillespie proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all who had contributed to the programme, and took the opportunity of congratulating Mrs McDowell on her successes at the recent drama festival. Votes of thanks were also given to the House Committee for the comfortably arranged lounge, to the members of the Arts and Crafts Circle for the special menus, and to those who decorated the lounge and tea rooms. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. MINIATURE RIFLES Totara Club Scores at the weekly shoot of the Totara Club were:—S. Taylor 80, W. Smith 80, S. Wilson 79, A. Richardson 79. J. Clark 79, D. Marshall 79, D. Seaton 79, D. Smith 78, R. Barker 77, W. Kirk 77, L. Morgan 77, D. Robb 77, L. Cooper 76, E. Duff 74, K. Morgan 74. P. Carrig 72. Volunteers' Club The following scores were registered at the weekly shoot of the Volunteers' Club:—J. Carlson 79—2—80, A. Bremner 78—4—80, H. Williamson 77—3—80, W. Walsh 76—5—80. A. McKenzie 74 7—Bo, V. Ball 72—15—80, W. G. McGee 69—14—80, D. Maddigan 69—13—80, M. Weller 67—15—80, J. Robinson 78—1— 79; W. Denholm 74—5—79, P. Amies 72—7—79, S. Robbie 77—1—78. R. Dickson 77—1—78, W. J. McGee 66—12—78, R. Jackman 77—0—77, I. Smith 75—2 77, D. McCurrie 74—3—77, G. Minty 66—11—77, L. Collett 69—5—74, I. Hedges 68—6—74, W. B. Spence 73—0— 73. Railway Ladies v. Pukeuri In a match fired on the Pukeuri range the home team narrowly defeated the Railway Ladies' Club by three points. The scores were:— Pukeuri.—N. McLatchie 80—1—SO, D. Williams 77—3—80. J. Williams 77 4—Bo, A. Stewart 77—3—80, J. Ingram 73_7_80, H. Hughes 78—1—79, W. McCulloch 78—1—79, J. McDonald 75 4—79, J. Anderson 75—4—79. I. Salter 75—4—79. A. C. Anderson 71—7—78. T. Hooper 74—4—78: total, 951. Also shot: C. CofTey 74—4—78. H. Williams 75 2—77, G. Hooper 73—4—77. Railway Ladies.—Mrs Andrew 80— I—Bo. Mrs Goodall 76—5—80. Mrs Hore 78_3_80. Miss Hall 76—4—80, Miss Fraser 70—11—80, Miss Middlemass 73 —6—79. Mrs Robertson 69—10—79. Mrs Algie 68—11—79, Mrs McFadgen 74 4—78, Miss O'Donnell 75—3—78, Mrs Mackie 73—5—78, Miss Berry 71—6— 77. Also shot: Mrs Tempero 67—10 77, Mrs Bartley 70—6—76, Mrs Brightwell 70—6—76. Miss Brown 66—5—71.

CHORAL FESTIVAL A FEAST OF MUSIC HIGH STANDARD OF SINGING Whilst Oamaru has gained the distinction of inaugurating choral festivals, which has been followed in other centres with, great success, the choirs and teachers of the town have not been content to let the matter rest there, but year by year have aimed at a higher musical standard, and last night at the Opera House they certainly achieved that aim. It was a veritable feast of music that was presented to the enthusiastic audience, and every choir, from the little boys of St. Thomas's Academy, to the adult choirs, contributed gems of choral singing that delighted the ear. The festival was opened by the Mayor (Mr- L. J. K. Familton), who commended the organisers on their efforts in presenting the festival as an annual event, and went on to say that music brought the people together and made them a better balanced community. To-day music was an important part of the educational system, and he was pleased that in this festival the choirs came together in harmony, and the competitive spirit was eliminated, which in many cases was very desirable. The programme commenced with the singing of the New Zealand Anthem by choristers and audience, and the numbers given were as follows:—Waitaki Girls* Junior High School, "The Streamlet" (H. B. Adams), and "An Irish Lullaby." conductor, Miss Iris Romans; St. Thomas's Academy, Descant, "The Wild Rose" (Schubert), and "Huntsmen's Chorus" (Weber); Oamaru North School, "The Trout" (Schubert) and 'The Mountaineer' (Ketelby), conductor, Miss Copland;, Dominican College (Teschemakers),"o Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast" (Mendelssohn) "The May Bells (Mendelssohn); Otekaike Special School for Boys, "All Through the Night" (Welsh air) and "Winter Fairies" (Roeckel), conductor, Mis s Macfarlane; St Joseph's School, "Rendezvous" (W. Aletter), "Hungarian Dance No. 5 (Brahms), conductor, Miss Cartwnght; Waitaki Boys' High School Band, hymn, "Valerie" march. "On the Quarter Deck" (Alford), graceful dance, "My Lady Dainty" (Hesse), and waltz, "Love's Greeting" (Greenwood), conductor, Mr P. W. Hargreaves; Oamaru South School, O for the Wings of a Dove" (Mendelssohn), and "Where'er You Walk (Handel), conductor, Mrs Myra Chase; Oamaru Male Voice Choir, "Viking Song" (S. Coleridge Taylor), "Thuringian Volklied" (Franx Abt), and "Pilgrims' Chorus" from "Tannhauser" (Wagner), conductor, Mr James Hinton; Waitaki Girls' Senior High School, " I Know a Bank " (Horn) and " Minuet from Don Giovanni (Mozart), conductor, Miss Vera Slater; Waitaki Boys' Junior High School, "Lincolnshire Poacher" (traditional) and "Joy of My Heart" (Hebndean), conductor, Mr A. Hall; and combined adult choirs, chorale, "Let All Men Praise the Lord," and duet and chorus, "I waited for the Lord" (Mendelssohn), conductor, Mr James Hinton. BADMINTON OAMARU BEATS WAIMATE Members of the Oamaru Badminton Club played a match with the Waimate Club over the week-end, and won by 13 matches to 11. Individual scores are as follows (Oamaru names first):— Men's Singles.—L. Green lost to G. D. Liddell 11—4, s—ll, 6—11; A. Feathers beat W. Westphall 11—8, 6—ll 11—9 H. Kelk beat E. J. Morrison 11—13, 11—7, 11—4; S. Milnes lost to R. McDonald 11—10, 6—ll, 8—11; J. Taylor beat M. Hendy 4—ll 11—10, 11—9; K. Gemmell lost to R. Lane 10—11, 3—ll. Women's Singles.—Mrs McDougali lost to Miss E. Balkie 17—21; Miss Newson beat Mrs Hall 21—12; Miss Miller beat Miss M. McNeill 21—5; Miss Corrigall beat Miss T. Neal 21—6; Miss Rutherford beat Mrs Chapman 21—6: Miss Beattie lost to Mrs Partridge 15-21. Men's Doubles. Green and Feathers beat Liddell and Morrison 15—8, 15—12; Kelk and Taylor lost to Westphall and McDonald 19—17, 6—15. 7—15; Milnes and Gemmell lost to Lane and Hendy 15—10. 5—15, 10—15. Women's Doubles.—Mrs McDougali and Miss Miller beat Miss Baikie and Mrs Hall 21—12; Misses Newson and Corrigall beat Misses McNeill and Neal 21—15; Misses Rutherford and Beattie beat Mrs Chapman and Mrs Partridge 21—16. Mixed Doubles.—Feathers and Miss Miller lost to Liddell and Miss Baikie 16—21; Green and Mrs McDougali beat Westphall and Mrs Hall 21—19; Kelk and Miss Newson beat Morrison and Miss McNeill 21—17; Taylor and Miss Corrigall lost to McDonald and Mrs Chapman; Milnes and Miss Rutherford lost to Hendy and Miss Neal; Gemmell and Miss Beattie lost to Lane and Miss Partridge 13—21. • Totals: Oamaru, 13 matches, 21 sets; Waimate, 11 matches, 19 sets. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—August 9: 9.13 a.m. and 9.42 p.m. Notes Arrival.—S.s. Waipori (4282 tons, Jaunay), at 6.30 a.m. yesterday, from Lyttelton. Departure.—S.s. Waipori, at 1 p.m. yesterday, for Australian ports, via Bluff. The Karu will load on Monday, August 14, for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. Messrs Dalgety and Co., as agent. advise that the Maimoa is due at Oamaru on August 16 from Port Chalmers to load meat and general cargo for London and west coast United Kingdom ports. The Waipiata is expected here on Monday, August 14, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Wainui is due on Tuesday, August 15. to load for Wellington, Gisborne and Napier, via ports. Monthly Statistics Outwards cargo handled at the port of Oamaru last month amounted to 2817 tons, and the inwards cargo 437 tons. Most of the cargo was frozen meat, of which 1353 tons were handled by outwards overseas vessels. Other large items in the outward overseas cargo, totalling 1775 tons, were tallow 230 tons, wool 150 tons and beans and peas 33 tons. A total of 1042 tons of pollard and bran and 118 tons of other goods, chiefly 31 tons of eggs and 30 tons of woollens. Inward coastal cargo amounted to 434 tons, most of which was coal (216 tons) and sugar (23 tons). Only three tons of miscellaneous cargo was unloaded from overseas vessels.

GOOD SHEEP YARDINGS WAIAREKA SALE POOR CATTLE SALE There were a few pens of prime wethers which fetched about 31s per head at the weekly Waiareka sale yesterday. Prices all round were a shade higher, but the cattle yard was very small, most entries being unfinished. The following prices were realised:— Pat Cattle National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For A. McNaughton (Whitstone), 1 cow £lO 2s 6d. 2 steers £7 10s, 2 15-month-old heifers £5 17s 6d; a client, 2 cows £7 ss, 1 £B. Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 1 steer £7 7s 6d, 1 cow £5 10s. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client (Weston), 1 cow £9 7 S 6d, 1 £7 17s 6d, 1 Jersey cow £7 2s 6d. Store Cattle National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For Teschemakers Convent, 1 forward empty Jersey cow £4 2s 6d. Dairy Cattle Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 1 dairy cow £3 17s 6d. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For E. O'Donnell (Alma), 1 cow at profit £6, 2 aged cows £1; T. H. Walker (Enfield), 1 aged Jersey cow at profit £5. Fat Sheep National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For Miller Bros. (Ngapara), 7 two-tooth wethers 235, 8 ewes 19s, 8 17s 3d, 6 17s, 5 14s 6d, 5 10s; M. Baxter (Weston), 7 two-tooth wethers 21s 9d, 10 19s 3d; J. Sanson (Kia Ora), 7 four-tooth wethers 29s 6d, 8 two-tooth wethers 28s 6d, 228 s, 7 26s 6d, 2 wethers 19s 6d, 3 hoggets 19s 6d. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For G. M. Newlands (Kauru Hill), 5 ewes 20s, 5 19s 3d, 5 17s 9d, 5 17s; estate late George Newlands (Kauru Hill), 5 ewes 14s 9d, 7 12s 9d, 5 12s 6d, 3 12s: H. W. Simpson (Otekaike), 1 pen wethers 31s 6d; R. C. Ruddenklau (Tapui), 4 wethers 25s 6d, 5 24s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For a client, 6 wethers 22s 6d, 7 245, 6 21s 6d, 8 21s 3d, 6 18s, 7 23s 6d, 7 ewes 19s 9d, 3 12s 9d. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For R. C. Ruddenklau (Tapui), 8 wethers 31s; J. Grant (Inchholme), 3 wethers 30s 6d, 2 ewes 19s: Mrs E. Third (Weston), 3 ewes 116 s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For A. Cuthbertson (Waitaki), 4 ewes 19s 9d; G. Russell (Ngapara), 9 wethers 26s 9d, 5 21s. Store Sheep Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For J. A. Irvine (Ardgowan), 1 pen m.s. hoggets 9s. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For J. W. Nicolls (Totara), 77 wether lambs 10s 3d; a client, 15 wether lambs lis. Pigs Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For A. E. Matches (Totara), 2 weaners 20s 6d; Mr s M. B. Ballantyne (Teschemakers), 3 weaners 28s, 1 26s 6d, 2 255; a client (Kauru Hill), 4 small pigs 7s to 10s; Joseph Douglas (Ardgowan), 1 weaner 30s, 2 295. 1 245; a client (Enfield), 4 weaners 19s, 217 s 6d; J. Brown (Waitati). 2 weaners 30s 6d, 1 29 S 6d, 1 295, 1 275; T. White (Weston), 1 slip 31s. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN The Petrol Tax An Oamaru business man, who in the past has always driven to. work in his car, was seen walking to town the other morning, and was accosted by a friend, who expressed surprise at seeing his unwonted exercise. The business man, whose mind was on the increase in the petrol tax, replied: " Well, if I walk to work once a week I shall be all square, but if I walk twice a week to work, I'll be one up on the Government." Search for Relatives The Oamaru police yesterday received advice or the death of a returned soldier, William Nelson, whose relatives are believed to belong to Oamaru; The local police were asked to endeavour to trace deceased's relatives. Mr Nelson, who was 48 years of age, was working at Kumea, Auckland province, and died at the Auckland Hospital on Monday. Any person knowing the whereabouts of Mr Nelson's relatives is requested to get into touch with the police. Oamaru Rotary Club An address on "Social Work for Children" was given at the weekly luncheon of the Oamaru Rotary Club on Monday by Mr S. Dunkley, superintendent of the Children's Rest Home, Dunedin. Rotarian E. F. Armstrong presided and Rotarian W. Kinder proposed a vote df thanks to the speaker. THE LAST RITES n FUNERAL OF MR C. R. DAVEY The esteem and respect in which Mr Cecil R. Davey was held by the community was exemplified by the many beautiful floral tributes and by the large attendance at the funeral yesterday afternoon. Included among those present were representatives of the North Otago Rugby Union, North Otago Cricket Association, North Otago Rugby Referees' Association, Manchester Unity and sister lodges, Post and Telegraph Department, members of the Manawatu Rugby touring team and all the Oamaru football and cricket clubs, and many well-known residents of the town. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh conducted the service at the graveside, and the Manchester Unity funeral service was read by Bro. W. Couper. The pall-bearers at the residence were Messrs M. F. Woodward G. Todd. K. Stewart, p. Cameron, J. Easton and G. Sutherland; and at the cemetery, Bros. Simons, J. Patterson. Brain, T. Jenkin, Allan and Port. PERSONAL Visitors to the Town Miramar Hotel.—Mr McPhail. Mr Sime, Mr B. Globe (Timaru). Mr J. Fox (Alexandra), Mr I. Robinson (Rangiora), Mr and Mrs McCorkindalc, Mr and Mrs Lane. Mr and Mrs G. Grey, Mr and Mrs L. Grey (Invercargill) Mr C. W. Fawkes (Marton). Mr and Mrs W. Brighton. Miss L. Brighton (Wellington), Mr J. Millar (Balclutha). New Club Hotel.—Mr A. A. Cook (Wellington), Mr J. Milliken, Mr L. J. Curtis, Mr R. Scott, Mr C. O. Mathias, Mrs D. G. McMillan and son, Mrs E. L. Black, Mr J. Hines. Mr A. D. Sttachan, Mr W. Smith, Mr J. Scott, Mr D. Whyte (Dunedin),) Mr H. F. Crawshaw (Timaru), Mr W. F. Wilson, Mr H. Webster (Christchurch). Queen's Hotel.—Messrs Howell, Buick, Dusten, Thorne, Thomas, Parris, Christie, Newman, O'Dea, Mitchell, McKenzie, McLaren, Arnalt, Simmons, Gleason, Williams, Finlay, Porter. Flemming, Porter, McLeod, Wells (Manawatu Rugby touring representatives), Mr W. J. White, Mr B. A. Budges, Mr C. C. Murdoch. Mr A. O. Harrington, Mr W. Lillies. Mr A. L. Mazey (Dunedin), Mr A. J. Geddes (Invercargill), Mr J. A. Milburn (Wellington).

TABLE TENNIS NOTES By Chop Fixtures August 15.—Handicap tournament. August 17.—North Otago v. Timaru, at Timaru. Date and place not yet fixed for North Otago v. Dunedin game. Tenth Round Results St. Luke's 19, Salvation Army 13; Sports Depot A 21, Waiareka A 11; St. Paul's A 20, South School A 12; St. Paul's B 22, Ardgowan 10; Waiareka B 16, Pukerau 16. Notes on the Play Pukeuri is to be congratulated for holding a fairly strong Waiareka B team to a draw. D. Hooper was the best of the Pukeuri team, winning six games, whilst Miss Ingram played well to win five games. Miss E. Dowthwaite was not at her usual form, and she won only five games. St. Paul's B, the only unbeaten team in the competition, again showed its superiority by beating Ardgowan 22—10. Jack Burns won his eight games for St. Paul's, whilst the Watt brothers were next with five games each. For Ardgowan, Pat Fallon and Jack Douglas were the most consistent players, with four games. St. Paul's A was too good a team for the South School A, winning by 20—12. Jim Beattie. with eight, and Dave Robson, with six, were the best of the winners, whilst Andy Forbes and Bert McKitterick notched four games each for South School. Waiareka A did not play its strongest team against Sports Depot A, and lost 11—21. Les Abernethy and W. Mcintosh both won four games for Waiareka, whilst L. S. Green, with eight, and A. Feathers, with six, were the best of the Sports Depot. Salvation Army met its downfall when St. Luke's defeated them 13-—l9. This is Salvation Army's first loss, and St. Luke's is to be congratulated on winning against a strong team. W. Turvey and T. Markham both won seven games for St. Luke's, and Burgess and Rawcliff were the best of the losers, with five games each. With St. Paul's B on top of the ladder with it, Salvation Army has 18 championship points. These two teams should provide a good game next Monday. CLUB NOTES . South School Ex-pupils The ladder at the South School Expupils' Club has been closed, and the players are beginning to take their respective places. Last Saturday night about 20 members travelled to Waianakarua to play a friendly match. An enjoyable evening was spent, and Waianakarua came out the winners by 10—7. The club will be the guest of the Ardgowan Club to-morrow. Pukeuri A correspondent from Pukeuri states that the club played a friendly match with Hilderthorpe. Although the visiting team was beaten by a small margin, they put up a good performance, especially as they are only a new club. A return match will be played at Hilderthorpe, and atteivthe experience of the first match should do better. Waianakarua Although not entered in the North Otago Table Tennis Association's competition, the Waianakarua Club is by no means a weak side. The top four players are the pick of the club, especially R. Sowden and A. Ross. "Chop" would like to hear a bit more about this club. Temperament The first, and probably the most important thing in playing a game of table tennis is to keep cool. Players should forget the crowd, or. if they cannot do that, then let the crowd act as a stimulant. Even if you see your substantial lead disappear, still try to keep perfectly poised, with all your senses alert for the slightest weakness in your opponent's play. If there is a weakness, it is your work to exploit it. Play all out to win straight seis. Even if you win the first easily, and then drop tHe second, then you are in the defending position, as you are losing confidence and your opponent gaining. Even if vou feel the outlook is absolutely hopeless then try to play what you know to be your best game, as vou may play yourself into devastating form and win the next games with ease. If you are lucky enough to possess a laxge handicap/ then try your hardest not to lose any points off it. Too often when playing from vantage, are players inclined to think they can afford to lose a few. This is just a word about match behaviour. Draw for Eleventh Round St. Paul's B v. Salvation Army, at St. Paul's; Ardgowan v. Waiareka A, at Ardgowan; Sports Depot B v. Waiareka B, at Waiareka; Post and Telegraph A v. Post and Telegraph B. at Post and Telegraph; St. Luke's v. Sports Depot A, at Sports Depot; St. Paul's A v. Pukeuri. at Pukeuri; South School A v. South School B, at South School. SCOUT NOTES By Scouter The Jamboree It is now only a few months until the centennial jamboree. Most of the arrangements are well in hand, but there is one matter that is very important—personal kit. Details have already appeared elsewhere, but for convenience the list will be repeated. Uniform One complete Scout uniform, clean and in good order, comprising one shirt, one pair shorts, a scarf to be issued by your own district, official belt, and one hat, in good order. There must be a camp uniform consisting of a shirt, pair of shorts, and a troop scarf. Footwear: A pair of good black shoes and cleaning outfit, a pair of canvas shoes or sandals, a pair of goloshes or gumboots, and at least two pairs of good black stockings. Scoutmasterj wear tan shoes and khaki stockings. Underclothing: Two or three light singlets and underpants, garter tabs (green), two pairs of pyjamas and a supply of handkerchiefs. Toilet: At least two towels, soap, toothbrush, nailbrush, small mirror, brush and comb, shaving gear if required. Bedding: Three blankets or a sleeping bag, one palliasse, one flour bag or pillow case, one waterproof ground sheet. An air mattress may be taken, but the ground sheet must be taken. Utensils: One enamel mug. two plates (enamel or tin), knife, fork, spoon (in a holdall). Sundries: Light waterproof overcoat, cardigan of pullover, mending outfit (wool, darning needles, cotton, etc.), a good knife (a Scout knife is safer than a sheath knife), and a good Scout staff (sft) of natural wood. The following are also desirable: Rucksack, camera, sketch book, fair articles for swapping, note book and pencil, diary. It is strongly recommended that Scouts travel light, but essential things should not be left out. Suitcases are not " scouty," blankets should go in a kitbag and other gear in the rucksack. Both of these should be marked clearly with the owner's name, troop and district. Scout headquarters does not accept responsibility for loss. All personal gear, as with troop gear, should be insured. Further information will be sent to each troop . concerning this matter; information concerning troop gear will be dealt with in due course. New Troop A new troop, with headquarters at Columba Hall, has been formed on t\e South Hill. The roll is already over 20. No Scouts from existing troops will be accepted. The new troop is undenominational, and although actively sponsored by the Toe H, is actually under the control of a group committee. At present, the training is in the hands of D.S.M. Barsdell. Cycle Race In the cycle race last month, selected Scouts from St. Luke's, Herbert and the " Scott's Own " Sea Scouts, partici-

pated. North Otago took over from the Dunedin Scouts at Shag Point, and arrived in Oamaru about 4 o'clock. The journey was continued at 6 o'clock next morning, and the bicycle was handed over to the Timaru Scouts on the Glenavy side of the Waitaki bridge. The end of the journey was at Nelson, and the distance was covered at an approximate speed of 15 miles an hour. District Commissioner H. Culbert. who organised the cycle race through North Otago, wishes to thank those Scouts who took part, and especially those supporters of the movement who made their cars available on the occasion. S. O. S. The jamboree to be held at Heretaunga over Christmas will be the first international jamboree to be held in New Zealand. To the average Scout this is an opportunity of a lifetime, and each boy is hard at work saving the necessary fee of £3 ss. There is, however, the requisite troop camping equipment to be provided. Such equipment includes several tents and flies, billies, bowls, exes, etc. Some troops are partially equipped, l but several have little or no equinment of this nature. The troops earnestly solicit your active support in any endeavourto raise funds on their behalf for.this purpose. Sea Scouts Negotiations have been pursued since the beginning of this year to acquire a suitable boat for the Sea Scouts. A boat was finally located in the North Island, and it duly arrived by the m.v. Holmdale. It is anticipated by the Sea Scouts that real sea Scouting will now begin. Answers to Queries "Cubby."-(l)The colour of the Cub and Scout garter tabs is green. The §arter. tabs of Rovers are red. (2) coutmasters wear a green shoulder knot. Cubmasters do not wear a shoulder knot. (3) A red, yellow and green shoulder knot is worn by all Rovers. BAPTIST MEN'S FELLOWSHIP OAMARU BRANCH FORMED ' A successful inaugural meeting of the Baptist Men's Fellowship was held in the Baptist Church on Saturday night. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide the men of the church with the opportunity to discuss current affairs and the Christian contribution to society. Mr jr. A. Crimp gave a comprehensive address on the history of the Jews, with special reference to th*» present Jewish problem. -A short discussion followed, and the meeting concluded with supper.. The Rev. J..T. Crbzier was elected chairman, Mr W.. Williams secretary, and Mr G. Carrad pianist. PALMERSTON Rugby Football The following teams will represent Palmerston Club in the seven»a-side Rugby football tournament at Palmerston on Saturday. (All players are , requested tQ be at. the grounds at 12.45 Fletcher, Strahan, Milburn, Burrow, Murdock, Cameron, Palmer; (2) Crowe, Clearwater. Mitchell, Mallock, McGregor, Earley, Philip; (3) Cameron, Burrow, Hayes, MurdoGk, Hunt, Haldane, Gawn. EASTERN DISTRICTS' BASKETBALL The following were the results of Saturday's matches in the Eastern Districts' basketball competition:--School A 12, Palmerston A lp; Flag Swamp 24, School B 18; Waikouaiti A won by default from Palmerston B. -- ■ The following are the competition points for the first round:—

WAIMATE miniature Rifles Hunter Club.—T. Cooper 80, S. Ayrey, A. McKenzle 79, H. Milne, W. Hawke 78, J. McFarlane, A. McFarlane 77. G. Lane, B. Mercer. G. Gerrie, J. McNeill, R. Keown 76, F. Robinson, A. Robinson, R. Keown, jun., 75. Mahikihi.-G. Park, H. Trezise, W. Trezise 80, D. Caird 79, S. Trezise, T. Garrett, J. Slattery 78, E. Harper 77. The Leach button was won by W. Trezise, the Mayo button by T. Garrett and Mr F. Median's.No 2 trophy by E. Harper. L. ;_i Waimate.—T. Cochrane, E. Tavendale, S. Dench 79, A. Duncan, .A.jKernick, H. Eddington, J. McKenzieA. Averis 78, J. Dunlop 77, R. McAleer, D. Marsh, R. Don 76, J. Anicich, J. Clarke, C. Corsbie 78, H. Spenser 74, R. Cameron, W. Hill 73, Mrs Dunlop, W. Murphy, M. Stephens W^Mclgar. E. Warren, M. McKinnon 71, E. Richards, E. C. Attewell 70, Miss V. Trezise 69, Miss B. Walker, D. Mahan 64. The junior trophy for the twelfth shoot was won by Miss V. Trezise. Glenavy.-N. Fleming. E. Simpson, S. Maiharoa, T. Mountford 80/R. Cochrane, J. Brown, C. Dugdale, R. Alexander. A. Cuthbertson, B. Duff 79, C. Lindsay, W. Wallace, A. McCulloch, J. McCulloch, D. Brown, J. Archer 78. G. Craig, D. Morrison, D. McCulloch, N. Gibson. H. Mountford 77, A. Coumbe 76, J. Paul 74, L. Wilson J. Carroll 73, E. Whittaker 72, T. Wesley 71. R. Corbett 70. „ .... T p Willowbridge.—R. Hayman, J ; C. Faulkner, J. S. Faulkner, C. Blair, B. Richardson, S. J. Richmond 80, A. Hawke, C. Bennett, S. Cox, J. Kelly 79, G. Woods. A. Douglas. H. Melton, jun., 78. G. Joyce, A. Englebrecht. A. Kelly 77, A. Cruickshank, R. Miller 76 S. Palmer, H. Melton, sen., R. Kennard, S. D. Richmond 75.

P. W. L. D. Pts. Flag Swamp .. 6 5 1 — 10 Palmerston A , ,. 6 4 2 —8 Waikouaiti B , .6. 4 2—8 School A .. . .. 6 S 3—6 Waikouaiti A . . 6 3 3—6 School B .. . .. 6 2.4 — 4 ; Palmerston B . . 6 — 6 — —