THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23885, 12 August 1939, Page 20

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

(FROM OUR OWN

RUGBY FOOTBALL NORTH OTAGO v. SOUTH CANTERBURY STRONG TEAM TRAVELLING Rugby in North Otago has received a great uplift this season owing to the success of the representative side, which has won both, of its interunlon fixtures played so far, defeating South Canterbury at Oamaru by 17 points to 11. and Manawatu by 14 points to 10. The team which has represented the union this year is certainly one of the strongest for many seasons past, its strength being especially noticeable in the forwards, which are of the fast, bustling type. Since it became a union in 1927. North Otago has never yet beaten South Canterbury at Timaru, but this year’s side, which is exactly the same as that which defeated Manawatu on Wednesday, has every prospect of putting an end to this unenviable record at Timaru to-day, when the return match will be played. The junior team, which was also successful in its match against the South Canterbury juniors at Oamaru recently, has been further strengthened by the inclusion of several Waitakl Boys’ High School players, who were not available for the last match. An alteration has been made in this team as previously published owing to B. Robertson not being available. His place will be taken oy Sloane. The teams to play South Canterbury at Timaru to-day are a? follows: Seniors

Full-back, S. Easton (Old Boys). Three-quarters—K. McCabe (Subunion). A, Kilgour (Athletic). T. McLean (Sub-union). Five-eighths, R. McLaren (Old Bovs). D. Gillies (Maheno). Half-back, D. Ede (Old Boys). Front row—J. Depree (Sub-union), R. Miller (Old Boys), E. Strachan (Sub-union).

Locks—N. Low (Old Boys). J. Hedley (Sub-union).

Side row—l. Geddes (Sub-union). H. Card (Sub-union). Back row—R. Brown (Athletic). Emergencies—Forwards, J. W’ills (Sub-union), J, Daley (Sub-union); backs, D. Peterson (Sub-union). Anderson (Athletic), North Otego Juniors

Full-back, D. Robson (Old Boys), Three-quarters—G. Henderson (Excelsior). R. Sloane (Excelsior), J. Fallon (School).

Five-eighths—E, Collins (Athletic), I. Patterson (Old Boys). Half-back, L. Woodhouse (School), captain. Front row—A. Robertson (Old Boys). G. Wates (Excelsior), W. Perry (Old Boys). Locks—A. Miller (School), G. Plant (Old Boys). Side row—J. Graham (Old Boys). O. Laney (Excelsior). R. McKone (Athletic).

Emergencies—backs, K. McDougall (Athletic). K. Falloon (Old Boys); forwards. D. Maddigan (Old Boys). J. Townseni (Old Boys). Teams for To-day

Old Boys Third Grade.—Falconer McVie, Newton, Godsall, McWhirter. Brown, Garvan, Houghton, Cairns, Mitchell, Gunn, Grant, Doak, Campbell, Johnson. Old Boys Fourth Grade.—D. McLeod. Donaldson. Padkin, Lightwood, Williamson, Cooney, Ward, Dobson, Aitcheson, Patterson, Kinder, I. McLeod, Tavendale. Hall.

NEWS OF THE DAY

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ABNORMAL WEATHER OAMARU MARKET REPORT DEVASTATION BY GRASS-GRUB Weather The weather has again changed this week, with rains on the coastal areas and snow inland. Most farm work has been again held up, and farmers are endeavouring to make preparations for sowing spring wheat, oats, etc. Owing to the devastation of pastures by the grass-grub, it Is anticipated that a fair area of pastures will have to be renewed. Wheat The month of August brings an Increment of id per bushel on the schedule wheat prices, and the Anal increment of id per bushel goes on next month. There have been further orders for seed wheat tills week, and if weather conditions are favourable it is anticipated that further orders will be to hand next month. Stocks of fowl wheat and seed wheat are sufficient for requirements meantime. Oats This market is very quiet. Quotations are unchanged with lower quotations for undergrade oats. Southland reports there is a good inquiry for Cartons Onward oats, which yielded so well last season. Reports from Melbourne state that the Algerian market at the end of July was m a hopeless position, merchants operating at extremely low figures. Chaff This market remains firm for good quality. Shipments of good quality are still being made to the North Island. Owing to the broken weather it has been difficult to get chaff cut this week. The next Auckland boat is loading at Oamaru about Tuesday. Seeds With the exception of Montgomery red clover and white clover, there is very little inquiry. Ryegrass of high germination is in good demand, and prices are ruling high. Seed germinating 50 per cent, and under is difficult to place. Weather conditions appear to be favourable for a good sowing this spring.

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "Sue*" A romantic and graphic story built around one of the greatest engineering feats of modern times is told in “ Suez,” the spectacular film which is showing to-day and to-night. The meteoric career of Ferdinand de Lesseps, to whose enterprise and vision the construction of the Suez canal was mainly due, has been woven by the producers into a gripping narrative,'which loses none of its strength i.i the manner in which it is presented, and not a little of the success of the picture is due to the capable acting of the principals. Tyrone Power, as de Lesseps, is seen in a role that suits him to perfection, and Loretta Young and Annabella are also admirably cast as the two women whosfc sympathy and inspiration support him through the almost insurmountable difficulties he has to encounter. The film opens with young de Lesseps being shipped off to Egypt as a punishment .for an indiscretion, and then goes on to show how he first visualises the project of a canal which will link the Hed Sea arid the Mediterranean. The dream gradually becomes an obsession, and in spite of international complications, the loss of personal honour, and jealousy, he carries his scheme through to a triumphant conclusion. Apart from its undoubted merit as a picture, the film has a definite educational value, and as it progresses, such familiar figures in history as the Emperor Louis Napoleon, Disraeli, the Empress Eugenie, and Hugo Liszt are introduced. The supporting cast includes such well-known screen favourites as Edward Stromberg, Joseph Schildkraut, Miles Mander, and Leon Ames. OPERA HOUSE “ Cassidy of Bar 20 ” In " Cassidy of Bar 20,” concluding to-day and to-night at the Opera House. Paramount have produced an outdoor drama which, if anything, improves on its predecessors. The sus-nense-laden moments and dramatic highlights in the film are even more numerous than in the general run of the series. Comedy moments, too. are generously sandwiched in between the more exciting sequences. “ Cassidy of Bar 20” relates how Cassidy responds to an urgent message from a lifelong friend, in trouble with unscrupulous cattle thieves. It lands Cassidy in the toughest positon of his thrillpacked career, and how he eventually routs the rustlers and restores peace and order to a troubled community, makes for exciting film fare. Perhaps the most widely read of all Clarence Mulford’s stories. “ Cassidy of Bar 20.” will be hailed by patrons as an entertainment joy. William Boyd as “ Hoppy ” and Russell Hayden as “ Lucky ” are well supported by a capable cast of favourites. “ Tip-off Girls ” “Tip-off Girls.” the associate attraction a* the Opera House to-day and to-night. Is a stirring indictment against the newest racket at present sweeoing across America. It is that of hi-jacking the huge transport trucks and securing rich hauls of furs and other valuable commodities. “Tip-off Girls” are employed to win the confidence of the unsuspecting driver, and. after winning it. oroceed to gather information in connection with the destination of the truck, wl ich is passed on to their criminal employers, with obvious results. “ Tip-off Girls " is set to the identical tempo of “ King of Alcatraz,” and incidentally stars the villain of that piece, J. Carroll Naish. Attractive Mary Carlisle, versatile Lloyd Nolan, and Larry Crabbe are well-known players. who acauit themselves verv creditably. "Tip-off Girls ” will find favour with everyone. Those who delight in these well-pro-duced gangster pictures have in store for them a real treat when they see the film. “The Pitfall.” the third thrilling episode of “The Lone Kaneer,” commences the programme to-night at 7.30 p.m.

ORGAN RECITAL MR MURRAY A. PASTIER HALL OF MEMORIES To-morrow afternoon, in the Hall of Memories, Waitaki Boys’ High School, Mr Murray A. Fastier will give a further organ recital—the second since his return from Paris. On this occasion, the school band, conducted by Mr P. W. Hargreaves, will also be heard. The concert has been arranged for the Sunday afternoon in order that visitors may have the opportunity of visiting the school grounds and buildings as well as attending the recital. This is in the nature of an experiment, and it is that there will be a large attendance in order that the recital may become a regular feature. The compositions to be played represents Mr Fastier’s latest work. The feature item is the group of four concert numbers by Edouard Committee, the great organist at Lyons Cathedral. The fourth item. Toccato in G flat major, has just been recorded by Commette himself, and is considered one of the finest contributions to the modern concert programme. Another notable number Is the Sonata da Chiesa. by Hendrik Andrlessen. the director of Utrecht Conservatorium. This is the favourite piece of Marcel Dupre, the final being a particularly brilliant piece of work. The hall has now been centrally heated, and special chairs arc provided for visitors’ comfort, A silver collection will be taken in th vestibule. TABLE TENNIS FRIENDLY GAME AT ARDGOWAN On Thursday night, about 25 members of the South School Ex-pupils’ Table Tennis Club journey to' Ardgowan to play a friendly match with the Ardgowan Club. Many, enjoyable games were played, Ardgowan eventually coming out the winners by 26—22. Individual, games resulted as follows (South School names first):—l, McLeod lost t 0 W. Herd 23—35, 14—21; L. Spivay beat S. Isbister 26—24, 21—19; R. Dewar drew with W. Isbister 21—17. 17— J. Ross beat J. Fallon 21—18. 21—17; A. Kilpatrick lost to B. Fallon 14—21, 13—21; K. Thomson-beat P. Fallon 21—17, 21—15; A. Maurice drew with D. Herd 18—21, 21—19; B. MeKitterick drew with F. Elder 21—15, 18— A. Forbes lost to J. Douglas 20— 14—21; B. Lockhart drew with G. Calder 21—14, 14—21; R. Adamson beat Jack Douglas 21—15, 21—11; A. Lightwood lost to B. Scott 11—21, 17— 21; M. Newton drew with D. Isbister 21— 6, 10—21; E. Isbister lost to B. Hellewell 16—21, 18—21; Mrs Bachelor drew with Miss J, IsbisW 20—22, 21— 12; R, Rawson drew with Mrs Payne 16—21, 21—12; S. Symon lost to Mrs Elder 19—21, 14—21; H. Lightwood drew with Miss E. Watt 11-21. 21-12; Miss A. McKenzie drew with Miss M. Isbister 18—21, 21 —10; Miss H. Rawson beat Miss L. Watt 21—12, 21-14; Miss M. Brooker beat Miss R. Watt 21—18. 21—12; Miss U. Pile drew with Miss R. Fallon 15—21, 21—12; Mrs Adamson lost to Mrs Robertson 11—21, 14—21; Miss L. McKenzie lost to Miss J. Scott 20—22, 13—21. Totals: South. School 22 games. Ardgowan 26. OAMARU CHURCHES . SUNDAY SERVICES In St. Luke’s Parish to-morrow the Bishop of Dunedin will celebrate holy communion at 8, and will administer the rite of confirmation at 6.30 p.m. He will be the guest of Archdeacon Russell at the vicarage. Archdeacon Russell will celebrate holy communion at Newborough at 11. The Rev. A. H. Blackburn will officiate at St, Luke’s at 11, Totara at 2.30. There will not be an evening service at Newborough as both clergy will be assisting the bishop at the confirmation at St. Luke’s, which all parishioners will have the opportunity of attending. "Soul” is the subject of the Christian Science service in the Douglas Social Credit Hall to-morrow. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh will conduct the -services in the Columba Church to-morrow. The services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. will be “How Christ Turned Failure Into Success,” and “ The Royal Road to Good Life,’’ respectively. In St. Paul’s to-morrow the 11 a.m. service subject will be “ The Unnoticed Drift,” while at 6.30 p.m. the subject “ Our Present Characteristics ” has been chosen. The speaker at both services will be the Rev. Dr T, Paterson. Mr Beck, of + he China Inland Missions, will speak/at Eveline in the evening. The Rev. William B. Pickering will conduct the services in the Wesley Church to-morrow at 11 and at Enfield at 2.30. At 6.30 p.m. the Rev. M. A. McDowell, youth director, will speak. The anthem at this service will be “Lift Up Your Hearts.” OBITUARY MR GEORGE WILLIAM WRIGHT Through the death recently, at the age of 81 years, of Mr George William Wright, Kakanui lost another bf the fast-diminishing band of early North Otago settlers. Mr Wright was born in Queensland, and came to New Zealand as an infant, receiving his education at Sawyers’ Bay, Dunedin. Over 55 years ago he came to Kakanui, and brought up a family of 10, five sons serving their country with 'the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces in the Great War. He took an interest in education, and was a member of the Kakanui School Committee for some years, and he was also a foundation member of the M.U.1.0.0.F. Lodge. His wife predeceased him 16 years ago. Mr Wright was a fine type of hardworking settler, and it was not unusual to see him at work from early in the morning till late at night. His many good personal qualities made him highly respected in the community. MINIATURE RIFLES Railway Ladies’ Club The results of the weekly shoot are: Mrs Hore 78. Miss O’Donnell 77. Mrs Andrew 75. Miss Hall 75 Mrs McFadgen 74. Mrs Bartley 73 Mrs Algie 73. Mrs Anderson 72. Miss Brown 72 Mrs Robertson 71. Mrs Goodall 70. Mrs Gil- ' 69 Miss Berry. 67. Mrs Marine 64 Mrs Temnero 63. Miss Fraser 61 Mrs Hore won the rifle button and Mrs Robertson the handicap button, Oamaru Ladles’ Club Scores registered at the weekly shoot of the Oamaru Ladles’ Club were:— Mrs Tempero 77—5—80. Miss McKenzie 72—11 —80, Mrs Brcmner 72—11 80 Miss Smyth 71-11-80 Mrs Waby 754—79. Miss B. Rusbatcb 75—3—78. Miss Black 75—4—79, Miss Peterson 76_3_79. Mrs Laurie 74—4—78 Miss McDonald 72—6—78. Mrs Thyne 73—4 —77 Mrs Turvey 68-9—77. Mrs Nlmrno 72—5—77, Miss D. French 74—3 —77 Miss E. Rusbatch 74—3—77. Miss Marshall 74—3—77, Miss F rench 72 —3—75. Miss Colenso 59—13—72. Miss Faid 66—0—72. Mrs Dennison 67—4 71.

THE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SEED-TESTING STATION ESTABLISHMENT IN SOUTH ISLAND The desirability of establishing a station in the South Island for the testing of seed for germination was brought up at the monthly meeting of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday afternoon, when Mr D. Cant presided. Mr G. Stevenson said that when seed was forwarded for certification to the seed-testing station at Palmerston North it was always some considerable time before it was returned. He was sure that the establishment of a station In the South Island would receive the support of the seed merchants as well as the farmers. The project would have to be put into action as soon as possible in order to be in time for the next season. It was decided to petition all the agricultural and pastoral associations in the South Island in order to secure their support for the scheme, and to approach the Minister of Agriculture regarding the matter. The centennial branch of the Department. of Internal Affairs advised that the Government had approved of agricultural and pastoral associations describing shows which are held during the centennial celebrations as centennial shows. The department expressed the hope that associations would make an effort to mark the occasion by including special historical features, such as parades showing the progress of farm implements in their centennial shows.—Received. Accounts amounting to £8 18s 6d were passed for payment. Notification was received of the following show dates:—Hawke’s Bay. October 18 and 19; Timaru, October 27 and 28, ram fair March 21; Manawatu, spring show, November 2,3, and 4; Northern,, at Rangiora, November 3; Egmont, at Hawera, November 17 and 18; Gore, December 5 and 6; Mackenzie, at Fairlie, March 25. The difference in the awards as judged in New Zealand and in London for the lamb export competition was referred to in a letter from the Hawke’s Bay Association, which sugfested that the New Zealand Meat reducers’ Board be asked to obtain carcasses of lamb from London illustrating the requirements of the Home market, and to exhibit them in New Zealand shows as an object lesson for breeders of fat lambs, and that this might be done by fixing a glass refrigerating unit.—Left to the Lamb Export Competition . Committee for favourable consideration, Mr James Simpson (Tokarahi) was appointed to the committee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr James Wylie, who has left the district and is now residing at. Riverton. „ • . The offer of Mr E. S. Brewster to give £1 to the Corriedale Sheep Memorial Fund was accepted with thanks, and it was derided to leave the amount of the association s donatiop to the Finance Committee. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Community Singing An excellent programme was presented at the community: sing held m St. Paul’s Hall on Thursday evening, in aid of the North End Centennial Hall. The song leader. Mr J. McLean, with Mr J. MacMillan as pianist, led in popular numbers in the usual efficient manner. The singing of the midget prima-donna, aged three years, quite captivated the audience, and thoroughly deserved the rounds of aP‘ plause given. Other enjoyable items were presented by Miss D. (vocal solos), and Miss P. Hollow (tap dances), whilst the clever sleight-of hand entertainment provided by Mr G. Cuttriss, completely mystified the audience. Address by Mr lan Milner Mr lan Milner, who arrived in Oamaru yesterday after a lengthy stay abroad, will deliver a public address in St. Luke’s Hall on Monday night at 7.45 on “America and World Peace. In view of the present international tension, the contribution that the United States can make towards world peace is of vital importance, Mr Milner is particularly suited to speak on this subject and the public is assured of an interesting address. The Rainfall At 9 am. yesterday. 26 points of rain were recorded by Mr William Forrester. This fall brings the total for the month up to 85 points. Further Fall of Snow North Otago experienced another fall of snow yesterday, the fall commencing in Oamaru at about 3 p.m. and increasing until at dusk it was fairly heavy. In some of the country districts the snow commenced to fall in the early hours of yesterday morning, and continued during the day, from two to four inches being reported at Livingstone, Ngapara and Kurow. Auction Sales Messrs J. D. Familton and Sons will conduct an auction sale at Kakanui South on Saturday next on account of Mrs C. Cuzens, who has sold her property and is leaving the district. The whole of her stock, implements, and furniture, particulars of which are advertised. will be offered under the hammer. Tattersalls’ Exchange, acting on instructions from Mrs J. Herron, Tees street, will sell a quantity of good, clean, sound furniture and numerous sundries on the premises, next Friday, commencing at 1.30 p.m. BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR TO-DAY Oamaru A I.—Misses A. Blyth. I. Gunn A. McKenzie, E. Cockburn. Mrs J Collins. Misses J- Martin, A. Maude. L. Uttley, N. McEvoy. Oamaru A ll.—Misses R. Woodgate. B. McNaughton, P. Edwards. I. McNaughton. J. Andrew. M. Lindsay. R. Stevenson. J. Farr, T. Brown. Oamaru C— Misses E. Addison. J. Addison. D. Walker. J. Dixon. N. McCombie. E. McMillan, B. Keen. D. Bell, M. Robinson. Emergencies: Misses A. Stevens, J. Guthrie, N. Mills. Star A.—Misses B. Davey, V. Hollamby, A. Weaver. P. Campbell. B. Forbes. M. Scott. J. Ericson. B. Falloon. B. Dobson: emergencies—Misses S. Laney. A. Mortimer. B. Thomas, Star B.—Misses E. Jenkin. P. Joyce. S. Petrie. H. Youne. J. Brown. G. Abel, U. Pile. I. Ford. V. Buick: emergencies. Misses L. Joyce. I. Elliott. Panakaio.—Misses B. Aubrey. D. Whyte. J. Wilson. M. Kendall. P. Aubrey. B. Borrie. H. Monteith, N. Godsall. H. Ludemann.

“FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS” TERENCE RATTIGAN’S COMEDY PRESENTATION BY OPTIMISTS’ CLUB On Monday and Tuesday next, the Optimists’ Club will present "French Without Tears,” a play that ha? been an outstanding success in London. Those who saw it played in the Criterion Theatre with Kay Hammond and Rex Harrison will agree that it was easily the best play of the past few years, gay, witty and original. Knowledge of French is quite unnecessary for a perfect enjoyment of the play, the few French sentences that occur being necessary for the foreign setting that is essential to provide English comedy at its best. The Oamaru rmblic will doubtless remember the Optimists’ successful production of “ Distinguished Gathering two vears ago, and can be assured of an equally entertaining evening. ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Waters.—August 12: 0.11 pan. August 13: 0.39 a.m. and 1.7 p.m. Notes The Karu will load about Wednesday, August 16, 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 hereabout 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. OAMARU PRIMARY SCHOOLS RUGBY COMPETITION In the Oamaru primary schools’ Rugby competition, North School won the A Grade with 17 points, followed by South School with 9, St. Patrick’s School with 8, and St. Thomas’s Academy with 2. North School B was the winner in the B Grade, with 10 points; followed by North C with 11, South B with 6, St. Thomas’s with 2. and St. Patrick’s with 1. phoenlx bowling club BILLIARDS COMPETITIONS The billiards and snooker competitions of the Phoenix Bowling Club have now been completed. In the final of the Robertson Cup, Maxwell beat Marsden: and in the final of the half-hour billiards. J, D. Forbes beat Marsden. J. Hendy beat Wedde in the final of the coloured ball game. A handicap billiards competition will now be held, the prize being a billiards cue and case. A SCHOLASTIC "CAREER MR lAN MILNER Mr lan Milner, eldest son of Mr T. Milner, rector of the Waitakl Boys High School, arrived back in Oamaru yesterday.. Mr Milner, was, a Rhodes Scholar, and while studying at Oxford he was awarded a valuable scholarship —Commonwealth Scholarship, ■ contributed by the United States—which enabled him' to take a post-graduate course at Berkley University, pear San Francisco, California. It was while he was studying there that he carried put considerable research work in Pacific relations. The opportunity offering. Mr Milder then continued his scholarship at Columbia University, where he studied the faculty of administration, and furthered his studies in Pacific relations at headquarters in New xork. Last month he relinquished his scholarship. travelled through the United States and set out for New Zealand. Mr Milner expects to stay here for a few days. DRAMA FESTIVAL NORTH OTAGO WOMEN’S INSTITUTES The North Otago Federation of Women's Institutes will hold its annual drama festival in the Opera House on Thursday and Friday next. Four plays will be presented on botn nights, included in which is a presentation by the Oamaru Little Theatre (non-com-petitors). entitled “ Twentieth Century Lullaby.” . ' Mrs Tweedy (Timaru) will act as adjudicator, and- first-class entertainment is assured. . . . . The drama decoration shield is at present on display in the Bnstola window. Prices and particulars, are advertised in this issue. PERSONAL Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr C. Mathias. Mr F C Smith ((Dunedin), Mr H. Raines (Timaru), Mr T. Shiels, Mrs A. Greer, Mr and Mrs J. Chilwell (Invercargill). Mr E. Tail (Wellington). - HAMPDEN TENNIS CLUB The Hampden Lawn Tennis Club presented a variety concert in aid oi club funds. The programme consisted of “A Honeymoon in Holland, recitation, solo, sketch, local hits,, the one-act play “The Crowning Glory (set in a beauty parlour), the one act Dlav “Lost, One Lunatic, and a final chorus by the whole concert party. This programme was followea oy a dance! The club funds benefited to the extent of over £l4. WAIMATE Miniature Rifles Walmate. —S. Dench, M. E. Tavendale 79. G. Dench 78. R. Cameron. J. McKenzie. T. Cochrane, A. Avens 77. C. Corsbie, G. Law, «• ®J3PV?P'- ■ Spencer 76, J. Anicich, H. Eddington. E. Warren, A. Guy 75. D. Marsh 75 A. Duncan. R. Don 73 D. Mahan W. Hill 72. J. Clarke. E. C Attewell 71. E. Richards 70, Mrs J. Dunlop 69, M. Stevens 63. The senior trophy for the eleventh shoot was won by A. Duncan; for the twelfth shoot by A. Kernick, and for the thirteenth shoot by M. E. Tavcndale. The junior trophy for the, thirteenth shoot was won bv Mrs J; Dun10^rno.—H. W, McKenzie 80. G. Thomas 78. J. Purdie 77, T. Thomas 77, E. C. Wright 77. G. Hamilton 77. D. McDonald 77, N. Thompson 76, D. Turnbull 76. J. Campbell 75. R. Allen 75 E. Mcßae 74. F. McDonald 73. E. Wright 73. S, Thompson 7L Hook.—L, Rathgen 79. A. Leathwick 78, A. Kingsbury 78. C, R os« 77 K, Johnson 77. N. Hauler 77. R. Gabite* 77. F. Carter 76. F, Grayson 76. E.JVliken 76. S. Rathgen 76. R. Wilson 76. D. Wilson 76, L. Sole 75. H. Mason 75, W. Mcllwraith 74, J. MacKenzie 73. FMedlicott 73. H. Henderson 72. J. Tiffen 72. D. Burness 74. _ The club button was won by L. Bathgen and the Mills button by K. JohnStudholme v. Hook.—Studholmc: H. O’Neill 79. F. Hcnshaw 78. J, Weir 78, F. Saunders 77, D. Coffey 77. G. Sullivan 76. L. O’Neill 75. C. Rollinson 75. D. Barrar 73, J. Barrar 71; total, 739.

Hook: L. Rathgen 70, A. Kingsbury 78, A. Leathwick 78, K. Johnson 77. N. Hadler 77, C. Rose 77. E. Gabites 77, F. Grayson 76. E. Wilken 76. F. Medlicott 73; total, 768, Morven.—S. Blair. 80. James Flynn 80. G. Stewart 80. F. Keen 79. John Flynn 79. J. Bruce 78, A. Pearse 78. E. S. Marshall 78. P. Foley 78. W. Powell 77. J. Crowe 77, J. Lundy 77. K. Bruce 77. R. Crowe 76. R. Keen 76. R, Allnutt 76. N. Crowe 75. J. Rathgen. L. W. Melton 75, G. Hogg 74. The club button was won by S. J, Blair.

Morven v. Glenavy.—ln a Sunshin« Shield match between Morven and Glenavy. fired at Morven on Monday night, scores were recorded as follows::

Glenavy A: N. Gibson 78, T. Mountford 77, R, Alexander 79, J. Brown 78, A, Cuthbertson 76, R. Cochrane 79. B. Duff 77. N. Fleming 78, D. McCulloch 80. J, McCulloch 78, W.. Wallace 78. A. Coumbe7s. E. Simpson 73. S. Maiharoa 77. A. McCulloch 77; total. 1168; Morven A.—-F. Keen 79, S. J. Blair 80. James Flynn 80. John Flynn 79, J. Bruce 78, W. Powell 77, G. Stewart 80, J. Rathgen 75, R. Crowe 76. A. Pearse 78. L. W. Melton 75. E. S,' Marshall 78. J. Crowe 77. J. Lundy 77. R Keejv'76; total, 1165,; - Faulkner Shield—Glenavy B; L. Wilson 77 C. Lindsay 78. H. Mountford 76. J. Paul 75, J. Archer 77. B ; Morrison 74. G, Craig 72. R. Corbitt 75; average 75.5. Morven B: A. Sheoherd'72. P Fciley 78. K. Bruce 77. R. Allnutt 78. J. McAleer 72. N. Crowe 75. G. Hogg-74. T. Clearwater 72. L. Keen 64. H. Dawson 69. H. Smith 64; average. 72. .•

POST OFFICE NOTICES

OVERSEAS MAILS Overseas mails close at • the Chief Post Office, Oamaru, as under:— Saturday. August 12.—Tonga, Samoa, and Cook Islands (per Matua from Auckland) by north express at 2,p.m. Late fees at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Monday. August 14.—Tonga, Samoa, and Cook Islands by New Zealand airliner (Id per oz extra), 8 p.m. To connect with Matua at Auckland. Wednesday, August 10.—Australia, Italy and Balkan States, also all Empire countries and Egypt, Empire air service; air mail due London September 2, per Wanganella from Auckland, by north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at C.P.O. 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. By New Zealand air service (letters only) extra fee Id per oz; by airliner at 8 p.m. Friday, August 18.—Australia. Italy and Balkan States, also all Empire countries and Egypt; Empire air service; air mail due London September 2; per Maunganui from Wellington, by north express at 2 p.m. ‘Late fees at Chief Post Office 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Per New Zealand inland air service (letters only) extra fee Id per oz by airliner at 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 19.—Fiji, Samoa, Japan, Honolulu, Canada. United States of America and letters only for Europe, also American air mails, per Monterey from Auckland, per north express at 2 p.m. Late fee letters at Chief Post Office 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Australia. Italy and Balkan States, also all Empire countries and Egypt Empire air service, air mall due London September 7, per Monowai from Auckland; by north express at 2 p.m. Late fees at Chief Post Office 2.20 p.m. and at railway station 3 p.m. Sunday. August 20.—Fiji, Tahiti. Samoa, Honolulu. Japan, Canada, United States of America, _ Eastern South America and Continent of Europe, also American air mails, letters only by New Zealand air mail, Id per oz extra at midnight. To connect with Monterey at Auckland. INCOMING MAILS (APPROXIMATE DATES)

August 12.—Arawa, from London, English parcel mail. August 18.—Wanganella, from Sydney, Australian and Empire mails. Awatea. from Sydney. Australian and Empire mails. . August 23.—Monowai, from Vancouver, American mails and English papers.