NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23883, 10 August 1939, Page 15

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY NORTH OTAGO BEATS MANAWATU MARGIN OF FOUR TOINTS HARD STRUGGLE IN MUD A muddy ground and a drizzling rain made conditions unfavourable for Rugby at the show grounds yesterday afternoon, but a surprisingly exciting game took place in the mud, North Otago defeating Manawatu by 14 points to 10. In the first spell the heavy Manawatu forwards broke through repeatedly, and the backs handled the greasy ball well, but the North Otago tackling was good, and the visitors at half time had a margin of only two points—a converted try to a try. In the second spell the North Otago forwards played a vigorous game, dominating the play for the greater part of the spell, and bustling their opponents into mistakes. The second spell scores came from a converted try for Manawatu, and three tries, one converted, for North Otago. Easton gave an excellent display at full-back, his line kicking and tackling being of a high standard, but he was successful only once out of several kicks at goal with the greasy ball, otherwise the score would have been much greater in North Otago's favour. Ede, at half-back, stood up well to a gruelling time at the hands of the visiting forwards, but he v/as not at home in handling the wet ball. He went down gamely to forward rushes, and defended well. Though receiving a full share of the ball from the scrums, the ball did not once reach the wings in a passing rush, seldom going past McLaren. Gillies played an enterprising game, as did also McLaren, both punting to the open spaces for the forwards to carry on the attack. Neither McCabe, Kilgour nor McLean received any opportunities of showing their worth on attack, though all defended well, McLean's tackling being brilliant. All the forwards worked well, especially in the second spell, when they over-ran their opponents repeatedly. Miller hooked well, and was always in the thick of the fray. The pick of a good lot were Geddes and Strachan, each of whom played a vigorous, bustling game from start to finish. Etlfln was much more, versatile behind the scrum than bjs vis-a-vis, and set his backs going at every opportunity. Dermer was enterprising, and a good link for Finlay, who was the outstanding back on the field. Finlay made numerous fine openings, and Stewart, in the centre position, ran his wings into position well. Howell and Little, however, meeting with solid tackling. Buick's defence was generally sound, but he was shaded in his line kicking by the opposing full-back. The forwards lost some of their dash in the latter stages of the game. McKenzie led his . men well, and received good support from Findlay and Williams. , : • ■■- ■-..- ■: •<■ ■/* As a mark of respect to the late Mr Cecil R. Davey, the local players and referee wore black arm bands. The teams were as follows: North Otago.—Easton; McCabe, Kilgour, McLean; McLaren, Gillies; Ede; Depree, Miller, Strachan, Geddes, Low, Hedlev, Gard, R. Brown. Manawatu.—Buick; Little, Stewart, Howell; Finlay, Dermer; : Edlin; Porter, Dustin, Fleming, McKenzie, Williams, Findlay, Terry, Newman. The Play North Otago kicked off, defending the western end, and both sets of forwards settled down to a keen struggle. Dermer kicked across, but McLean gained ground, and Easton sent the visitors back to touch. Edlin sent out to Dermer, to Finlay, Stewart kicking through, but Easton was safe. Finlay then kicked through, and from a scrum Ede saved well. McKenzie broke away, and sent the ball out, but it went astray, and McLaren and McLean took play to the visitors* quarter. Howell and Stewart were seen in a brief passing rush, but Geddes and Strachan led a charge to the other end, where Manawatu defended well. Little attempted to break away down the line, but McLean tackled him soundly, and Easton sent them back to the quarter flag. Easton was then caught in possession, and Stewart found touch deep in the home territory. Nice passing by the Manawatu backs saw Finlay cut out a man, but Easton brought Little down with a magnificent tackle. Finlay had an unsuccessful pot at goal. The home side was penned on the line, and Findlay dived on the ball for the opening try Finlay converting. Mafrawatu 5. North Otago nil. Gillies put North Otago on attack with a good kick, and Easton was unsuccessful with a kick at goal from a penalty. Kilgour found touch at the quarter flag, but the Manawatu forwards bustled their way to the other end., where Manawatu secured from the scrums and set up passing rushes, bu. were unable to cross. McCabe relieved, and Depree dribbled through in n splendid rush from halfway to dive on the ball for a great try. Easton missed with the kick. Manawatu 5. North Otago 3. Manawatu attacked, but Easton found touch with a long kick to send them back. The Manawatu packmen broke through, repeatedly smotherinp Ede but Kilgour cut off a pass and kicked through, following up smartly to beat Buick. only to fall when in a good Dosition to score, and after a tussle on the line Manawatu forced. North Otago attacked, but Geddes was caught offside, Easton returning the

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kick to touch. From a penalty, Easton's kick rebounded from one of the posts. Finlay made a fine run through the opposition, and Geddes and Kilgour took play to the other end. Finlay again brake away, and Howell raced down the line, and kicked to the centre. Easton was caught in possession, but the attackers were penalised. Little received a kick on the head, and left the field, being replaced by Thomas, and half time came with the score: — Manawatu 5. North Ota*go 3. The Second Spell The North Otago forwards gained an initial advantage after resuming, and good work by Easton and then McLaren kept the home side on attack. Easton again missed placing a goal from a penalty 35 yards out. Stewart and Howell took play to the twentyfive, but the home forwards rallied, and Gillies found an open space. Kicks by McLaren and Easton to the corner kept the visitors defending. McKenzie. relieved with a long kick, but McCabe and Low took play to the line, Buick saving well. With a splendid kick. Easton found touch at the quarter flag, and Strachan and Geddes broke away to the line, where Hedley accepted the pass to score. Easton's kick from a difficult angle missed the posts. North Otago 6, Manawatu 5. The visitors followed up the kick-off smartly, and kicked over the line for Easton to force. The North Otago forwards were now playing a bustling game, and Miller was securing from the scrums, but the visitors' defence was sound. McKenzie, Findlay and Dustin broke away with the ball at their toes, but Kilgour saved, with a remarkable kick right across the field to touch. Manawatu kept up the pressure, Howell getting within striking distance, McKenzie putting the finishing touch to the movement by diving on the ball for a try. Finlay converted. Manawatu 10, North Otago 6. North Otago again went to the attack, and Easton's kick from a penalty hit one of the posts and rebounded into the field of play. A struggle ensued in front of the posts, and Miller broke away to be pulled down a few yards short of the line. Ede then made a good effort to cross, and Gillies fielded a high pass to go over for a try. Easton this time made no mistake with the kick. North Otago 11, Manawatu 10. Manawatu had the better of things for a time, and Findlay beat several men, but hung on too long with several players in support. The home packmen carried all before them again, and Easton missed with a penalty. They stormed the line, and screwing the scrum, Low, Brown and Geddes all fell on the ball to score. McLaren missed with the kick.' North Otago 14, Manawatu 10. McLaren kicked through, and Finlay was caught in possession. Strachan dribbled through, the ball going into touch in goal. The home forwards were playing a splendid game, and were' dominating the play, bustling the defenders into mistakes. Buick saved well, and penalties gave relief, but the home side returned to the attack and threatened the defenders' line when the final whistle sounded with the score:— North Otago ~ .. 14 points Manawatu .. .. 10 points Mr J. Kinder was the referee. Curtain-raiser Teams from the Waitaki Senior and Junior Boys' High Schools provided the curtain-raiser which was won by the Seniors by 3 points to nil. RETURNED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING , Mr J.'E. McNulty occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the executive of the Oamaru Returned Soldiers' Association on Monday night. It was decided to hold the annual reunion on August 26. and to hold a special meeting on Tuesday to make arrangements for this function. The transfers of Mr C. J. Beveridge from Wellington to Oamaru and Mr H. Ross Clarke from Oamaru to Napier were approved. Messrs Lightwood and Ericson volunteered again to act as hospital visitors for the month, owing to the fact that not a single returned soldier had been in hospital during last month. The Auckland Returned Soldiers Association wrote thanking the association for a contribution of £1 Is towards the General Richardson Memorial Fund. MINIATURE RIFLES Oamaru Club In the shoot-back for Mr E. Henderson's trophy at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Club, F. Cockburn was the winner. J. Dunn won *the Palliser button for the highest score off the rifle. The following scores were registered:—R. Allen 79—2—80, A. Hunter 78—2—80, T. Kennedy 78—3—80, W. Berry 78—6—80, P. Shave 77—3—80, S. Roney 77 —3—Bo, E. Swinard 76-4—Bo, H, Lee 74—7—80, E. Sinclair 77—2—79, H Koppert 77—2—79, C. Waterreus 76 —3—79, F. Cockburn 72—7—79, R. Hinkley 77—1—78, J. Nimmo 77—1— 78, E. Lee 77—1—78, E. Roney 77—1— 78, E. Henderson 76—2—78, G. McLatchie 75—3—78, V. Mathie 75—3 78, R. Roney 75—3—78, A. Koppert 74 —4—7 B, G. Dorah 75—3—78, H. Brant 77—0—77, L. Turvey 74—3—77, G. Roney 74-3—77, F. Fahey 71—6-77, J. Dunn 76-6-77, O. Glynn 75-1-76, N Prestney 72—4— 76, J. Beardsmore 71—4—75 R. Willett 69—6—75, A. North 73—1—74, N. May 68—5—73, N. Gemmell 68—5—73. E. Carson 66—7—73, E. Smith 60—12—72, C. Foster 59—11—70. Hampden Club The scores of the weekly shoot of the Hampden Club were: W. T. Ford 79 R. Woolford 78, J. Joyce 78, .1. Emslie 77, O. C: Gould 77, T. Dungey 77, Mrs Strode 76. N. Johnston 75, C. Booth 74, J. Aitcheson 73, Miss A. Gray 73 K. Aitcheson 72. Miss G. Cooper 72, Miss G Murcott 71, A. Gillies 68, J. Nicholson 68, H. Cleghorn 68, W. Gillies 67, E. Cleghorn 65, J. Murcott 63, W. Joyce 63, F. Tipa 63. iftaheno Club The following scores were recorded at the Maheno Club's weekly shoot:— J. Robertson 80, J. Clark 79, J. Byers 78, R. Rawson 78 E. Sinclair 77, W. Gorinski 77, D. Grant 77. E. Nicholson 77 A. Price 78, J. Currie 77, G. Roberts 75' D. Rew 75, N. Caldwell 75, D. Yorston 75. J. M. Saville 75. A. King 73, R. Richardson 72, G. Clark 71, V. Whalley 70, H. Souness 70, H. Paton 70 N McLeod 70, A. McKay 70, H. Walsh 69, J. Lindsay 69, N, Jackman 69.

RUGBY FOOTBALL NOTES By Touchllne FIXTURES August 12.—North Otago v. South Canterbury, at Timaru. August 19.—North Otago v. Bush, at Oamaru. August 26.—Mollison Cup final. September 2.—Clarke Shield, in country. September 9.—North Otago v. Eastern Districts, at Palmerston. September 16 or 23.—North Otago v. Otago. at Oamaru.

Mr Cecil Davey "Touchline" joins in the numerous expressions of deep regret at the tragic and sudden passing of a fine sportsman. Cecil Davey will always be remembered with affection by both players and bankers, for if there was a real exemplar of the true Rugby •spirit in North Otago in the past 10 years that player was Cecil Davey. He was always very fit and ready to take any place on the field for the sake of his side, and whilst not reaching an "All Black" standard, he delighted spectators time and time again by some unorthodox-or brilliant«piece of play, simply because he was always up with the play and kept "on the ball." He subordinated his personal inclinations to the needs of his team, and, when at times there has been a shortage of players, club and representative selectors could always depend on Cecil Davey to fill a vacancy with a wonderfully good grace. He played senior football for his club for 13 years, and represented North Otago on 16 occasions, playing in four representative matches in 1929, three in 1932, two in 1933, two in 1934, one in 1935, and four in 1938. The large gathering of footballers and cricketers attending his funeral provided a touching tribute to a fine sportsman. His enthusiasm and happy nature will be greatly missed, and North Otago Rugby and cricket are indeed all the poorer for his untimely death. Old Boys v. Maheno Old Boys are to be congratulated on winning the Markham Cup, though there was no room for commendation to either side on the standard of Rugby played on No. 2 Ground on Saturday, ft was one of the poorest Senior displays seen at the Show Grounds for a long time past, neither pack of forwards showing cohesion or backing-up, and the backs being all at sea with no combination. Ludemann and Low were the pick of the Old Boys' forwards, and Johnston and Slack were responsible for most of the good work on the part of Maheno. The EdeMcLaren combination was not a happy one, and lacked finish, and even Easton, who is usually consistent, was not up to his usual form at full-back. Gillies was enterprising, but received little support, and he was also sound on defence, and Gray, made the most of- the few opoprtunities that came his way. Both teams were disorganised, vacancies being filled by Juniors and veterans. Old Boys will now meet Athletic in the final of the Mollison Cup. Athletic v. Excelsior As the score indicated, this match on the Oval was decidedly one-sided, Athletic holding territorial advantage almost throughout the game. Turvey. after a few years of retirement from the game, filled the position of halfback, and was not at all happy, his passes from the scrums being very weak. However, he made amends in numerous other ways, especially when defending, and showed a glimpse of his old form when he slipped around the scrum to score an excellent try. Parker showed good promise on the wing, and more should be heard of this young player in future seasons, and Kilgour impressed as usual with his straight running. Devon scored 13 points, converting five tries and kicking a penalty goal. In the forwards, Brown and Mather were the most prominent. The Excelsior forwards had a difficult task to hold their opponents, but led by Mulligan and Moyle, they sometimes broke away in good style. Robinson played well behind the scrum, and Papps was always cool and safe, and got his side out of trouble frequently with long kicks to the line. Teams for Saturday Excelsior Fourth Grade.—Nolan, Ross, Melton, W. Stringer, B. Watson, Harvey, Grave, Watson,. Hutcheon, Lowrey, Brosnan, Rosie, Ingles, Lightwood, Macrae. Arscott. MAGISTRATE'S COURT CIVIL CLAIMS Judgment by default was given for the plaintiffs in the following civil claims, which came before Messrs' James Gerrie and G. B. Stevenson, JP.'s, at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday morning:—Linton Coal Depot v. Robert T. Harvey, £9 16s 6d, and costs (£1 15s 6d); D. A. Small and W. K. Sumpter v. Neil Cairns, 15s, and costs (14s); Petrolux, Ltd., v. J. Mclvor, £ls 12s 6d. and costs (£2 17s). SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—August 10: 10.12 a.m. and 10.40 p.m. Notes The Karu will load on Tuesday, August 15, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. Messrs Dalgety and Co., as agents, 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 Tuesday, August 15, 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.

GOLF NORTH OTAGO CLUB DRAW FOR SATURDAY The following is the draw for the first qualifying round for the Senior. Intermediate. Junior, and C Grade Championships to be played on the Awamoa links on Saturday. Any, player whose name has been omitted should communicate with the secretary. Sixteen players may qualify in each grade. If there are fewer than 16 cards returned in any grade, eight players will then qualify. Players will go out in threes as drawn, and should arrange with partners to be ready to move on to tees when requested. All protecting fences have been removed from plantations, and rules of golf apply:— Senior No. 1 Tee.—McEwan. M. Wilson. Nichols; McKenzie. Paape, Domigan; Hargreaves. Mathieson. Ewart; G. Catto. Milnes. Farrell: Scott. Christie. K. Familton; Fastier, Mcßeath. Crimp: Ryan. Fraser. Mulligan; Smith. Sceats, Piper; Millar. Mcllroy. L. Wright; Holmes. Intermediate No. 1 Tee. —Armstrong. Lane. Marsden; T. Hedges. R. Watson. Mcintosh; J. Watson. D. Scott. R. F. Wright; Ireland. Woodward. Humphries; Mawhinney, Spear. Turvey: Hall. Murison, A. Robertson; C. Hedges. Jordan. Tonkin; Restieaux. J. Wilson: McDowell. t Junior No. 10 Tee.—A. Hurst. Widdowson, H. Familton; R. Orbell. J. McQuade. B Patterson; Rickman, Anderson. McCallum: Crisp. Grater, Brundell; J. Orbell. C. Hurst. W. Watson; G. Bulleid, Bennett. Willis; Maude, Corson. Martin. C Grade.—No. 10 tee: Bissett. Edmondson. D. Robertson; J. Catto. McKelvie. McLeod; J. Hendy. Peat. Simpson; Grenfell. Houghton. Heal; Judkins. Tait. Treseder; Williams, Wise. Walton; J. Donaldson. N. Jenkins, Rutherford; Stevenson. Woodham. Kemnitz; Brown. H. Wilson. Whittaker; V. Bulleid. LYRIC HALL SOCIETY ANNUAL~MEETING Mr H. Hay presided at the annual meeting of the Lyric Hall Society, when satisfaction was expressed at the year's working. Several improvements were noted for future reference. The election of officers resulted:—President, Mr J. M. Forrester; vice-presi-dents. Messrs R. Milligan and J. Mayfield; secretary and treasurer. Mr A. L. Famjlton; executive committee—Messrs W. Davis, J. Hambley. H. Hay. J. Jackman, W. J. Milne. G. McLeod. and A. Nuttall. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC~THEATRE "South Riding" "South Riding," the film version of Winifred Holtby's brilliant novel of the Yorkshire countryside, is the main feature to-night. Although it is not infrequently found that the translation of a novel to the screen results in much of the original atmosphere being lost, this is certainly not the case in this production, and the producers, Alexander Korda and Victor Saville, have given an admirable interpretation of the original work. The intrigues, petty jealousies, and aspirations of local body administration, as seen by the author, have been excellently reproduced, and to this end the work of the principal members of the cast has contributed largely. Ralph Richardson, as the last surviving member of an old county family, Edna Best, as a level-headed headmistress, and Edmund Gwenn, as a hypocritical old psalm-singer, are outstanding in a strong cast. " South Riding " was produced in the United Artists* studios. " Suez" Few famous characters in history have been so endowed with all the qualities that appeal to the modern moviegoer as Ferdinand de Lesseps, the great Frenchman, who. is generally credited with being responsible for the building of the Suez canal. Tyrone Power brings the role of de Lesseps to the screen in " Suez," screening tomorrow, and fills the part of the resolute engineer-diplomat to perfection. Power has been in some good films in the last few months, but his performance in this surpasses anything he has done. Loretta Young and Annabella head the feminine cast as the two women in de Lesseps's life, and both are sound, without quite reaching the same heights as the star. As Prince Said, J. Edward Bromberg gives one of his most convincing performances, while others who show up well amongst the supporting players are Joseph Schildkraut and Henry Stephenson. Lavish and realistic backgrounds are features of the production, and there is a storm sequence that equals in impressiveness any such scene ever depicted on the screen. 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 shows to-night at the Opera House, Martha will be seen 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. "Exclusive" The battle between a newspaper committer! to a reform, policy and a scan-dal-mongering "blackmail sheet," supplies 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 MacMurray, 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. PERSONAL Motions of sympathy with Messrs F. Ericson, J. W. Harrison and G. Williamson in their recent bereavements were passed at the monthly meeting of the executive of the Oamaru Returned Soldiers* Association recently. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel—Mr L. Higgins. Mr L. S. Ashton. Mr H. C. Fabling (Christchurch). Mr G. S. Gapper, Mr T. Thorpe, Mr A. Lees (Dunedin), Mr E. Shallcrass (Wellington). Queen's Hotel.—Mr and Mrs F. W. Drake, Mr and Mrs F. G. Coxhead. Mr A. G. Justice. Mr E. C. Hutton. Mr T. B. Luteman. Mr W. McLellan, Mr J. McGrath. Mr R. G. Ratcliff (Dunedin), Mr W. Walker (Auckland). Mr F. J. Robinson (Timaru), Mr W. M. Cambridge, Mr W. Weatherall (Omarama).

"FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS"

THE OPTIMISTS' PRODUCTION

Theatregoers may be assured of a first-class entertainment in the Optimists' production of "French Without Tears." a comedy of unusual merit. Though different types portrayed in this play require all the skill of a variety of amateur abilities, the play is so constructed that a suitable cast is sure to provide the chuckles and outbursts of laughter throughout the three acts, that indicate a robust enjoyment by the audience. The natural entrances and climax attending exists and curtains add to the smooth-running activity of the scenes, and activity there certainly is. The action is fast, and. in places, furious. ', The scene is in a village on the coast of France, where a group of English students board at the establishment of j Monsieur Maingot to further their studies for the diplomatic service or for other reasons. The rivalry of the budding diplomats and a naval officer for the affection of an English girl, who is an astute worker in such affairs, being free in the use of the go-ahead signal, leads to plenty of situations. The preparation for tlje costume ball at the casino, and the after effect, are I in themselves a complete entertainment. Psycho-analyisis and alcohol blend in a harmonious fashion. The fact that the students' knowledge of French is more or less rudimentorv — mostly less—does not appear to interfere with their getting along all right. The final climax can be appreciated onlv by bejng seen. English humour and French atmosphere and a general tendency to be cruel only to be kind, make this comedy an excellent tonic—in fact, several doctors are known to recommend it. GARRISON MUNICIPAL BAND MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Oamaru Garrison Municipal Band was held on Monday night. Mr H. Hay presiding. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) was also present. The chairman and secretary were appointed delegates to.the North Otago Pipe Band to discuss the question of dates for outdoor parades. Bandsman F. Familton was appointed delegate to the annual meeting of the Otago and Southland Brass Bands' Association. The Maheno Lodge 1.0.0. F. wrote inviting the band to assist with jubilee celebrations on August 27. The secretary was directed to offer the band's services for the meeting of the Kurow Jockey Club. The secretary brought up the question of holding suitable celebrations early in November to recognise the 60 vears' service of the Garrison Band, •which was founded in 1879. and outlined a proposal that the opportunity be taken to bripg the band more before the public. A proposal to ask the Otago and Southland Brass Bands' Association to permit the holding of a Sunday afternoon hymn test with visiting bands was agreed to as part of the jubilee functions. It was unanimously decided that the band enter for the Wellington Centennial Contest B Grade. The Mayor, on being invited to speak, expressed his pleasure at seeing such a good attendance, and learning that the band was enjoying harmonious relationship and working on such solid lines for the good of the community. The Mayor assured members that the question of finances would be adequately attended to by the Citizens' Committee. HAEREMAI CLUB SUCCESSFUL CONCERT With each succeeding concert the St. Paul's Haeremai Club establishes itself more firmly with its patrons as one of the best entertaining organisations in Oamaru, and the programme presented on Tuesday night enhanced that reputation. Despite a major counter attraction, there was a good attendance of the public, and the concert was generally conceded to be one of the most enjoyable given by the club this year. Included in the programme was an interesting one-act play reading presented by members of the South Hill Women's Institute entitled,"Workaday Women." The following programme was presented:—Pianoforte duet, "From Foreign Parts" (Hungary), Misses M. Barclay and D. King; vocal solos, "An Old Refrain," Mr John Spear; "Una Voce," Mrs Leith McCallum; "The Lake Isle of Inisfree," Mrs N. E. Glass; " Even Bravest Hearts," Mr ' Colin Campbell; "I Will Not Grieve," "Creation Hymn," Mrs G. A. Macgregor; vocal duets, " Nocturne," Mesdames Souness and Willetts; "Watchman, What of the Night" and "Larboard Watch," Messrs L. Millar and T. Martin; dance, Mrs V. Sutherland and Miss Bettv Butterfleld The accompanists were Mesdames Donaldson, Tweed and Curwood, and Miss A Blair and T. Dawson. The programme was arranged by Mesdames Bartlett and Dixon (musical convenors), and Mr and Mrs John Tait were host and hostess. HOCKEY DRAW FOR SATURDAY Rovers A v. Rovers B, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr H. Hore); Oamaru A v. Oamaru B. at 2.45 p.m. (Mr R. Arnott); Athletic v. Maheno. at 2.30 p.m. (Mr E. G. Coker): Waimate v. Pirata (Mr Bennington). ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN North End Centennial Hall The weekly social afternoon in aid of the North End Centennial Hall was held in the Newborough Church room on Tuesday afternoon, and proved very successful Enjoyable vocal solos were rendered by Mrs Ovens, and Miss 'M. Keith gave mandolin items. The winners of the games and competitions which were entered into by the large number present were Mesdames Hay, D. Clarke and D. Taylor. Airedale-Rosebery Euchre The winners in the Airedale-Rose-bery euchre, held recently, were Mrs G. Pringle and Mr H. Cox. Consolation prizes went to Mrs G. Neill and Mr H. Portis. The dancing was conducted by Mr D. Portis to music supplied by Mr H. Portis. The Rainfall The rainfall recorded by Mr W. Forrester up to 5 p.m. yesterday was 32 points. This is the first rainfall this month. PALMERSTON Borough Council Meeting The monthly meeting of the Palmerston Borough Council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Mr W. B. Galloway) presiding. Crs Thomas, Haggie, Coutts, McCowan, Hopkins, Rasmussen, Ross and McCabe were in attendance. The Mayor referred to the recent loss sustained by Cr Ross with the death of his sister, Mrs E. H. Clark, a motion of sympathy being recorded. The tender of Mr F. J. Collins for the lease of section 14. block XVII, was accepted at an annual rental of £l. The Otago Hospital Board advised that the levy for the current year would, amount to £275 19s, an increase of £tf 6s 8d over that of last year. The secretary to the Board of Health, Wellington, advised that the

report of the committee which recently visited Palmerston in connection with borough drainage matters would be considered at the next board meeting, during August. The Palmerston Badminton Club was granted the use of the Town Hail for three nights weekly, and the Defence Department for one night for territorial parades, conditional upon the council having the right to let the hall for any other function falling on such nights. Mr J. E. Lester was given permission to move his residence and re-erect it on section 18. block XXXIII. subject to the work being carried out to the satisfaction of the inspector. The New Zealand League for the Hard of Hearing forwarded an appeal for donations. —Deferred until next meeting, pending further information. The transfer of the lease of section 14, block XXII. from the estate of Elizabeth McKennv to W. ■ J. A. McKenny, jun., was granted. Cr T. T. Thomas was appointed Deputy Mayor. The financial report was adopted, and accounts amounting to £405 13s Id were passed for payment. The foreman reported that water tables have been cleaned out on Gilligan and Start streets. Potholes have been filled in and gravel raked in where required. Cleaning up of rough places on various streets has been done, and a footpath has been formed on Runbrake street, this work having been held up by the weather. Bitumen has been patched on Sanday and Tiverton streets. Some gravel has been spread on North Boundary road, and potholes have been filled in on the East Boundary road. Grass has been cleared off the side of Runbrake street, and this is now being filled in with clay and soil. The fencing of the old Town Hall sections has been held, up for want of strainer posts. These have now come to hand, and the work will be started at once. Timber and posts have arrived for work at the church, and this work will be started as soon as the ground is dry enough. The councillors' attention was directed to the large amount of water being used at present. For the last three weeks the pump had been working on an average of five nights per week. The chairman of the Water Committee (Cr i Ross) drew the council's attention to the serious shortage of water, and it was decided to circularise each resident requesting that there.be no wastage or misuse of water in the future. Sub-branch of the N.Z.E.I. A meeting of the Palmerston Subbranch of the New Zealand Educational Institute was held at Palmerston on Monday. The first part of the evening was devoted to business. Correspondence from the New Zealand Educational Institute was discussed. Suggestions offered by the sub-commit-tee concerning the combined schools' festivals were approved, and it was decided that these should be held at Waikouaiti on October 13, and at Palmerston on November 10. A physical demonstration evening was arranged for September 11. Later in the evening an interesting address was delivered by Richdale. With the aid of slides made by himself, he described the haunts and habits of the various types of penguins found in New Zealand. Another series of pictures revealed facts about the albatross, hitherto unknown to the majority of those present. The success of Mr Rich dale's address proved a strong recommendation of the Dualpurpose picture projector which the sub-branch advocates. . The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to Mr Richdale. WAIMATE Returned Soldiers' Association An increase in the financial membership of the Waimate branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association was reported to a meeting of the executive by the secretary (Mr S. v d'A L. GrUt). This year there were 84 financial members compared with 79. last year. The president (Mr W. Barry) reported that the branch's annual ball would have to be postponed until such time as a suitable hall was available in Waimate. Rugby Sub-union Objectionable language by a player in Saturday's -seven-a-side tournament was raised at the meeting of the Waimate Rugby Sub-union, presided over by Mr A. J. Mcßae. A written apology wag received from the player concerned, and it was agreed to reprimand him and accept the apology.; The treasurer's statement showed that the credit in the general fund was£sß 13s Bd, and in the insurance account £6B 9s 4d. The gate receipts on Saturday amounted to £lO 18s 6d, while 16s was collected at the stand. Mr F.J. Bailey was appointed manager of the representative senior team to play Waitaki, and Mr A. F. Shanks manager of the junior team. Team to Flay Waitaki The following players will represent Waimate in their representative match with the Waitaki Sub-union on Saturday:— Backs —J. McKenzie, W. Murphy, G. Wright, G. Vucetich, R. Lundy, J. Flynn, and R. Barlow. Forwards—P. Hansen, E. Veitch, ,H. Bryce, J. Coles, C. Hanham, J. Fraser, P. Giles, and K; Giles. Emergencies Backs, J. Frost, F. Sole, J. Hattersley, C. Meynell; forwards, F. Robinson, D. Crowe, C Chamberlain. TEMUKA Intoxicated While Driving "Because you belong to respectable parents that plea will not stand, as the law is no respecter of persons." said Mr H. Morgan, 5.M., in the Temuka Magistrate's Court yesterday when sentencing a young man named James W. McClintock to seven days' imprisonment for being intoxicated while in charge of a car. The evidence of Sergeant Hill, Constable Shannon and Traffic Inspector W. J. Tait was to the effect that McClintock drove a car in an erratic manner and when arrested and taken for medical examination was found to be intoxicated. The report of Dr F. A. Scannell went to show that the defendant was bordering on drunkenness. Mr G. J. Walker, for the defendant, admitted the charge, and made a strong plea for leniency as McClintock was a public works employee and would most likely lose his position. The magistrate imposed the sentence as stated.

Markham Cup Final Old Boys . Athletic . Maheno Excelsior P. W. L. D. .3 3 — — .321 — .3—21 3—21 Points F. A. 31 11 45 16 16 28 20 57 Ch. Pts 6 4 1 1 Mollison Cup Athletic . Old Boys . Maheno Excelsior . 1 1 — — . 1 1 — — . 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 — 34 11 5 8 8 5 11 34 2 2 Championship Points Junior Grade s Old Boys School .. Excelsior Athletic .. Maheno .. 11 8 1 2 10 6 3 1 10 6 4 — 12 3 6 3 10 — 10 — Third Grade 92 84 74 79 5 42 35 78 81 99 18 13 12 9 St. Kevin's Athletic .. Excelsior Old Boys Glencoe .. School 13 10 3 — 12 8 4 1 13 8 5 — 13, 6 6 1 12f 5 7 — 11 1 10 — 199 20 96 68 95 75 53 70 56 142 52 140 20 17 16 13 8 2 Fourth Grade Athletic .. St. Kevin's School Old Boys Excelsior 10 10 — — 9 6 3 — 10 3 6 1 10 3 6 1 11 2 9 — 153 25 116 11 74 126 43 114 54 164 20 12 7 7 4 Fifth Grade Athletic .. 12 11 1 — 164 14 St. Kevin's 11 9 2 — 148 28 School A 12 6 5 1 162 65 School C 11 ' 5 6 — 68 115 School B 11 1 9 1 21 184 St. Patrick's 9 — 9 — 23 171 22 18 13 10 3