NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23887, 15 August 1939, Page 13

NORTH OTAGO AND PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

OAMARU JOCKEY CLUB'

ANNUAL REPORT RECORD TOTALISATOR TURNOVER A record totalisator turnover of £56,926 for the year is disclosed in the annual report of the Oamaru Jockey Club, which also states that £17,334 put through on the second day of the autumn meeting was the highest ever recorded for a single day. The club had experienced one of the most successful years of its history all three meetings, besides providing excellent sport, being patronised by large attendances, showing the increasing popularity, of the Oamar-u. fixtures. Sound Financial Position The profit and loss statement showed a net profit for the year, after providing for all joint expenditure with the Oamaru Trotting Club, of £9OO 16s 7d. The stakes reserve account had been increased by an additional £2OO to £1250 14s 9d. inclusive of accumulated interest. Stakes given during the season amounted to £4458. The club thus found itself in a very sound financial position, its cash assets and investments totalling £3212 14s 7d. inclusive of the stakes reserve investment. Appreciation The club placed on record its appreciation of the continued generous support of owners and trainers, to the Railways Department for its co-opera-tion in regard to the transport of horses, and to the president and committee of the Oamaru Trotting Club, with whom there continued to exist the most cordial relations. The club congratulated the Oamaru Trotting Club on the completion of another successful season, and extended its best wishes for the coming season. Both clubs had again carried out a great deal of joint work, which had provided further amenities for the convenience of the public patronising the meetings. It was now considered that the Oamaru course compared more thin favourably with, that o! any.other country racing club in the Dominion. Valedictory During the year the club had lost theTervices of Mr Ken Austin, who had oeen president for six years. A pleasant function prior to Mr Austins departure from North Otago was the combined meeting of the club s committee with that of the Oamaru Trotting Club, when presentations from each club were made in recognition of his good work for both bodies. The club extended to Mr and Mrs Austin its best wishes for their future prosperity in their new sphere in North Canterbury. Dr R. S. J Fitzgerald had also resigned from the commjttee after serving on it since 1930. and the club placed on record its sincere appreciation of his valuable services during this period. Obituary Sympathy was expressed with the relatives of the following members of the club, who had passed away during the year:—Messrs F. Crawshaw. T. Fleming. R. Macaulax. and A. Potter an honorary life member of the club Mr Potter, when he resided in Oamaru. had taken a very active interest in the affairs of the club, and had served for many years on the committee. Committee Meetings The vacancies on the committee caused by the resignation of Mr Austin and Dr Fitzgerald were filled by the appointment of Messrs L. R. Jordan and W. G. Williams. The committee met on nine occasions, and the attendances were as follows:—Messrs S Lee 9, G Bruce 8. Dr Smith Morton 8. Messrs T. McCone 8. W. A. Gardiner 7 A. J. Foster 7. J. Henderson 7. B. Gardiner 7. E. H. Aubrey 7, J. H. Mam 7 R. D. Cameron 7, Dr E. E. Butler 5. The club membership stood at 210, the same as for the previous year. The following members of the committee were due to retire, and were eligible for re-election:—Messrs A. J Foster B. Gardiner, T. McCone. L. R. Jordan. E, H. Aubrey. W. G. Williams, and Dr E. E. Butler. There were seven vacancies to be filled, and nominations close on August 22. MAJESTIC~THEATRE CURRENT PROGRAMME Wife" In a heart-stirring drama of a woman who loved not wisely but too well, Luise Rainer reveals her consummate acting talents in " The Toy Wife," which shows to-night and to-morrow. Laid against the colourful background of Louisiana in the 1850's. this romantic drama offers an impressive supporting cast, headed by Melvyn Dou"las and Robert Young, the two men who figure in the heroine's romantic, but turbulent, life. Luise Rainer. whose role in the picture is that of " Frou-frou" Brigard. is seen as a frivolous, light-hearted girl, the e> uallv irresponsible wife, and finally 'the broken woman, overburdened by her misfortunes, and a victim to her follies. Melvyn Douglas returns to the type of role in which he was last seen in "The Gorgeous Hussy." and is cast as George Sartoris. a risine young attorney and politician, and childhood friend of Frou-frou. While he loves her. Frou-frou has found an affinity in dashing, reckless Andre Villaire (Robert Young) gambler and duellist. Frou-frou's irresponsibilities wreck the Sartoris home, and when her sister Louise (Barbara O'Neill)—who loves George—is called in to manage its affairs Frou-frou flies into a rage and leaves, to seek out Villaire. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU, High Water—August 15: 2.28 a.m. md 2.54 p.m. Notes The Karu will load to-morrow 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 tomorrow to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Wainui is due to-morrow to load for Wellington, Gisborne and Napier, via ports.

NEWS OF THE DAY (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

RUGBY FOOTBALL | i NORTH OTAGO UNION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The weekly meeting of the Management CommiUee of. the North Otago KugDy Union was held last night, Mr M. F. Woodward (president) occupying the chair. ... R. de Joux was granted a transfer from Pirates (Dunedin) to Excelsior, but the application of N. Perkins for a transfer from Windsor to Excelsior was held over pending receipt of his clearance. A circular from the New Zealand Union concerning the nominations of the Maori players for the New Zealand Maori team t 0 play the Fijian team, and also from Mr Ned Parata for the Prince of Wales match, were referred to the selector. A letter from the Waitaki Hospital Board in reference to a player, injured in the match at Windsor was referred to the Waitaki Sub-union. G. Henderson was regraded from Excelsior seniors to juniors. A letter from Mr G. P. Cuttriss (referee) complaining of the default without notice of Glencoe in the match set down against St. Kevin's was referred to the Glencoe Club for an explanation. The Primary Schools' Sports' Association wrote thanking the union for the facilities offered by the union for a seven-a-side tournament. The selector (Mr B. B. Blackmore) wrote suggesting that the team to play Eastern Districts (Palmerston) should be a North Otago side, and not an Oamaru side, as formerly.—After discussion, it was decided to write to the Eastern Districts Sub-union asking for its views on the subject. The reports of the managers of the North Otago teams (Messrs A. McPhail and G. Knowles) wire received, and it was decided to write thanking the South Canterbury Union for the hospitality extended t 0 the players and the officials on Saturday. Messages of congratulation on North Otago's double victory over South Canterbury were received from Messrs W. Atkinson and A. Gilchrist (Dunedin), former presidents of the North Otago Union. It was decided to play Third .Grade matches on Saturday, the draw being as follows:—Old Boys v. St. Kevin's, Oval, 1.15 p.m.; Excelsior v. Athletic, No. 2, 1.15 p.m.; Glencoe wins by default from Waitaki. Players Ordered Off Mr J. Perriam (referee) waited on the committee in reference to ordering a player v off in the Maheno-Ex-celsior senior match, and expressed his regret at not reporting the matter. He considered his decision was hasty because, though a player shaped up, no blows were struck. He did not know the player.—The chairman stated that ordering a player off was a serious matter. The referee must report the player to the union, or it would 'ook like discrimination among players.— After discussion, it was decided to ask the Maheno player to attend the next meeting for the referee to identify him. R. Sharpe, ordered off in the Old Boys-Athletic junior match by Mr C. D. Campbell (referee), attended the meeting. He stated that he tackled the other player, but made no attempt to strike him. He was struck by the other player.—lt was decided to suspend Sharpe for one competition playing Saturday. North Otago Team The following team has been chosen by the selector (Mr B. B.' Blackmore) to play Bush at Oamaru on Saturday: Full-back, J. Kinder; three-quarters— K. McCabe, A. Kilgour, T. McLean; five-eighths, R. McLaren, R. Hammill; half-back, D. Peterson; forwardsfront row, J. Depree, R. Miller, and J. Daley; locks. N. Low and J. Hedley; side-row, W Muldrew and I. Geddes; back-row, A Gard Emergencies. Forwards, W. McCully and J. Wills; backs, E. Greaves and A.Anderson. Referee, Mr T. Cahill.

BASKETBALL SEASON CLOSED The basketball season was officially closed on Saturday afternoon, when a tournament for all teams was played. After the games, Miss J. B. Wilson (president. North Otago Basketball Association) congratulated the teams on the season's play and asked Mrs Kinder to present the trophies won during the season. The A Grade Cup was won by Oamaru I, with Waitaki Girls' High School runner-up. The B Grade Cup was won by Polytechnic, with Totara as runnerjp; and Totara won the C Grade, with Waitaki Girls' High School as runnerup. During the afternoon date bars were presented to the representative play6TS. The tournament resulted as follows: A Grade Oamaru II 3, Star 2; Enfield 2. Waitaki Girls' High School 1; Oamaru I 11 Southern 5: Enfield 10. Oamaru II 2; Star 3. Southern 1; Waitaki Girls' High School 3. Oamaru I 3; Southern 2 Oamaru II 2: Oamaru I 8, Enfield 6; Southern 6. Enfield 4; Waitaki Girls' High School 6, Southern 2; Enfield 3. Star 2; Waitaki Girls' High School 2 Star nil; Waitaki Girls' High School 3 Oamaru II 1; Oamaru I beat Star; Oamaru I beat Oamaru II Section winners: Oamaru I. B Grade Polytechnic 10. Star 1; Waitaki Girls' High School 3. Totara 3; Papakaio 3, Star 1; Waitaki Girls' High School 6 Polytechnic 1; Totara 6. Papakaio 4; Waitaki Girls' High School 4. Star 2: Papakaio 6. Polytechnic 4; Star 6 Totara 4; Waitaki Girls' High School 9, Papakp'o 4; Polytechnic 4, Totara 3. Sectiot. winners: Waitaki Girls' High School C Grade Section I.—Oamaru 4. Polytechnic nil; Totara 6. Ardgowan 4; Totara 6. Polytechnic 1; Polytechnic 5, Ardgowan 3; Oamaru 3. Ardgowan 1; Totara 3, Oamaru 1. Section winners: Totara. Section ll.—Waitaki Girls' High School. Georgetown, Glencoe all won by default from Enfield; Georgetown 3 Glencoe 1; Georgetown 2 Waitaki Girls' High School 1; Glencoe 4 Waitaki Girls.' High School 1. Section winners: Georgetown. The final of the C Grade competition was played and resulted as follows: Totara 5. Georgetown 3.

"FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS" OAMARU OPTIMISTS' PRODUCTION TALENTED AMATEUR PERFORMANCE " French Without Tears " was staged by the Oamaru Optimists' Club at the Opera House last night before an enthusiastic audience, and the performance can certainly be classed as another successful oroduction by these talented amateurs. The story has a fine sprinkling of sparkling humour, combined with romantic interludes, which makes this comedy a delight and a pleasure to both audience and plavers. The final curtain falls on a surprisingly amusing climax, but beyond that comment it would be unwise to go. as it would certainly mar the enjoyment and anticipation of those attending the second night's performance. The cast has been well chosen, and in the first night's performance every character was portrayed with splendid understanding. It is generally invidious! to single out any particular performer, but on this occasion special mention must be made of the part of Diana Lake, played by Miss Fanny Macdonald. This was Miss Macdonald's first appearance on the stage, and after having witnessed her fine interpretation of the sophisticated and golddigging Diana Lake, that was difficult to realise. From her first entrance, Miss Macdonald captured the attention of the audience, and maintained it throughout the whole performance. As Alan Howard said: "She hooks her salmon, and plays with it in the manner applicable to Diana."

Jacqueline Maingot, played by Mrs F. Jones, required very careful handling, and this performer gave a very lovable characterisation of Professor Maingot's daughter, so that rto one would expect Kit Neilan to fail to eventually fall in love with her. In the male characters, chief interest centred around Professor Maingot, played by Dr E. E. Butler, and such was the atmosphere created by Dr Butler that occasional thoughts that the' blustering yet kindly old gentleman was a direct importation from his beloved France, were excusable. His make-up was excellent. Dr Bevan Brown gave a very pleasing portrayal of the Hon. Alan Howard, and clear diction and correct emphasis made this rather cynical but sympathetic character exceedingly enjoyable, though perhaps a little more freedom of movement would have helped to give better stage deportment. However, nothing could have prevented him from being inevitably caught In the meshes of Diana's net.

Dr Lennox Douglas gave an excellent performance as Lieutenant-commander Rogers. He sustained the part of the reserved naval commander admirably, even when half-seas over. In passing, mention should be made of the scene after the convivial evening at the Casino, where officers of the Royal Navy never pass out. As Kit Neilan, Mr R. Orbell gave a clear cut. polished performance, and carried a somewhat unusual fancy dress with dignity. He could, however, have been a little more unbending in his love scenes. Brian Curtis was played by another newcomer to the stage, Mr J. Orbell. and this was an excellent interpretation of the free and easy student, who was learning French for commercial reasons. The minor roles, Miss Pauline Shayle-George as Marianne, the maid, and Mr John Bulleid as Kenneth Lake. Diana's brother, added to the successful production of Terence Rattigan's " French Without Tears." Producer Stanley Hook, upon whose shoulders rested the responsibility of production, is to be congratulated upon having again given the theatre-loving public of North Otago a first-class performance. He was ably assisted by stage manager Alan McDouall. The frocking and lighting set off a pretty stage scene to perfection. The proceeds from the comedy are to be devoted to the North Otago Tree-plant-ing Association's funds, and readers are strongly, advised not to miss the final performance to-night. INTERSCHOOL RUGBY TO-MORROW'S MATCH WAITAKI v. KING'S HIGH SCHOOL A new interschool fixture for Waitaki this year will be a match against King's High School (Dunedin), which will be played at the Show Grounds, Oamaru, to-morrow, commencing at 2.30 p.m. The match is sure to provide an exhibition of fast, open football, for which school teams are noted. The teams will be as follows: Waitaki Full-back.—D. Mclntyre. ' Three-quarters.—W. Wood, T McDonald, and J. Fallon. Five-eighths.—A. Dovey and B. Robertson. Half-back. —L. Woodhouse. Back Row.—D. Reid. Middle Row.—H. Shelton A. Miller (captain). B. Paton and P. Chappel. Front Row.—L. Noone, D. Sharpe, J. Patrick.

Emergencies.—D. Stewart, R. Lauder, I. Rapson, N. Sutherland. King's High School Full-back.—R. W. Smith. Three-quarters.—L. Spears, G. B. MacKenzie, A. Cunningham. Five-eighths.—T. F. Geary, D. H. Murdock. Half-back. —A. A. Joel (captain). Back Row.—J. R. Hodgson. Middle Row.—A. H. Adams, C. Irwin. G. R. Anderson, G. McGill. Front Row.—F. G. Brown. G. H. Watson, R. F. Ange. Emergencies.—T. P. Malcolm. J. A. Rogers. A. W. Gibson, T. L. Reid. CLEARING SALE DISPOSAL AT GLENAVY The North Otago Farmers' Co-oper-ative Association and Messrs Stringer and Company reoort having conducted a very successful clear in s sale on Thursday on account of the trustees of the estate of Mr E Trezise Glenavy There was a large number of buyers present, and everything offered met with keen competition. Prices realised are as follows: Sheep.—9o s.m. ewes 16s. 43 f.m ewes 9s. 9 hoggets 13s. 108 ewes, and lambs 8s 4d. all counted. Cattle. —A dairy cow £4, and a steer £3 15s. Horses. —Six-year-old gelding £lO, eight-year-old gelding £7. Implements.—Binder £2l. drill £l4. discs £l, roller £lO. grubber 10s. double-furrow plough £l. dray and frame £5. Fowls realised from 4s 6d to 10s 4d each. Sundries and furniture were sold at current market rates.

SQUASH RACQUETS OAMARU v. OTAGO SENIOR AND JUNIOR GAMES Two teams from each of the Otago and Oamaru Squash Racquets Clubs met in matches on the Oamaru Club's court on Saturday, when some close games resulted, probably the most interesting being that in which H. Wilson defeated E. Falconer. The Otago Club won the A teams' match by four matches to one, but' the home team was successful in the B Grade contest, winning two of the three matches. The results are as follows (Oamaru names first):A Grade.—C. Stevens lost to J. Robertson 3—9, 3—9, 8—10; H. Wilson beat E. Falconer 9—lo, 4—9, 9—o, 10—8, 10—9; S. G. McDougall lost to Hooper o—9, 9—4, 5—9, 3—9; N. Glass lost to F. Toomey 6—9/B—lo, I—9; J. H. Main lost to F. Kerr • 2—9, I—9, o—9. B Grade.--J. Hendy beat Field 7—9, 7—9, 9—7, 9—6, 9—5; J. Monteath lost to W. Stewart 6—9, 7—9. 6—9; W. Bee beat Harris 9—7, 9—6, 9—4. The following players have been selected to play against Timaru on Saturday: C. Stevens, A. Feathers, R. Mathieson, N. Glass, S. McDougall, J. Hendy, S. Milnes, J. Monteath. MINIATURE RIFLES DUNEDIN RAILWAY v. OAMARU RAILWAY Annual Cup Match The members of the Dunedin Railway Club were the guests of Oamaru Railway on Saturday night, when the first round of the annual cup match was fired. The winning team, over an aggregate of two matches, holds the cup for the year. Possibles were scored by C. Hinkley and A. Rennie for the local team, and B. D. Lamont for the visitors. The local team is eight points up on the first match. In the ladies* match the Oamaru team won by five points, Mrs Hore (77) being the top scorer for the local team, and Miss R. Parker top scorer for the visitors with 77. The scores were:—

Dunedin Railway.—D. Lamont 80. W. Burt 79, F. Powell 78, A. Gillespie 78, E. Adams 78, G. Adams 78, R. Parker 77, K. Brown 76. G. Struthers 76, J. Greenway 76; total, 776. Oamaru Railway.—A. Rennie 80, C. Hinkley 80. A. McVinnie 79, G. Brightwell 78, J. Mackie 78. A. Banks 78. C. Rennie 78, E. Simpson 78. V. Barker 78, W. Goodall 77; total, 784. Dunedin Ladies.—Miss Barker 77, Miss Chalmers 75, Miss S. Kilbeck 73, Miss Brown 72, Miss Meianing 72, Miss Seidlein 71, Miss Powell 60; total, 500. Oamaru Ladies.—Mrs Hore 77, Miss Hall 73, Mrs Brightwell 72, Mrs Gilbert 72, Mrs Bartley 72, Mrs Mackie 69. Mrs McFadgen 70; total, 505. OAMARU SAVAGE CLUB RAID BY TIMARU About 35 members of the Timaru Savage Club raided the Oamaru Savage Hapu on Saturday night The visitors, to whom Great Chief J. MacMillan extended a welcome, presented a fine musical and instrumental programme. Great Chief Naylor (Timaru) was installed in the chair. The programme presented was as follows: Orchestral selection, Old Comrades" (conductor, Warrior J. G. Young); song, Savage Burns; sketch, Savage W. Minehan; vocal duet, Great Chief H. G. Naylor and ex-Great Chief A. Wheeler; banjo solos, Savage W. R Connors, accompanied with bones; magic act, Savages G. Griffiths and Thomas; songs, Savage J. G. Young; choir, conducted by Warrior J. G. Young, "Pilgrims' Chorus"; song, exGreat Chief J. G. Young. The Oamaru badge was presented to Grear Chiet Naylor by Great Chief J. MacMillan. ITEMS OF INTEREST Badminton Tonr A team from the Oamaru Badminton Club visited Ranfurly over the weekend to play a friendjv match agaur the Ranfurly Club. The party, numbering about 14. left Oamaru early on Saturday, and returned on Sunday afternoon. Handcraft for Centennial A very fine and comprehensive collection of examples of needlework dressmaking, and carpets will be sent by the Waitaki Girls' High School to the Centennial Exhibition. Before it is sent it Will be on display in -Messr* Bulleid and Co.'s window. Scheme 13

The Oamaru Borough Council last week employed 30 men under scheme 13, and paid out wages amounting to £l4O 8s lOd. Toe H Debate

The subject for a debate between the Oamaru branch of Toe H, and the Oamaru South group recently was "That Modern Invention Has Made Man Happier." The branch, which won by 121 points to 114, consisted of Messrs H. S. Stevens (leader), L. Canning, D. Moffat, and J. Paton. The South Group took the negative, and ite team was Messrs G. Mcßride (leader), S. Conley, A A. Barsdell, and G Minty. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh acted as judge, and Mr S. Wells was chairman. Labour Party Dance. The Oamaru Labour Party will hold another of its successful dances in the Scottish Hall next Monday night. Popular numbers for popular dances will be played by a first-class orchestra, and the catering is also in good hands. Particulars are advertised. PERSONAL A letter was received by the North Otago Rugby Union last night from the Otago Union expressing sympathy in the death of Mr C. R. Davey The Otago Union's expression of sympatny was conveyed to the relatives. Mr D. G. Kennedy, son of Mr Robert Kennedy. Derwent street, who is administrative officer of . the Ellice Islands is expected to arrive in Auckland from Sydney shortly,, after spending a year at Oxford University. Visitors to the Town Miramar Hotel.—Miss M. Powell. Mr A. Begg. Mr A. Gillespie. Mr D. Lamont. Mr G. Adams. Mr F. Powell. Mr H. Kitchener, Mr K. Stewart Mr G. Greenawav. Mr J. Burk..Mr A. Monsone. Mr S. Rainsford (Dunedin . Mr and Mrs J. Harrison (Auckland) Mr and Mrs Richardson (Gore) Mr W. H. Liddle (Timaru). __ „. New Club Hotel-Mr G. M[.King (Wellington). Miss R. Parker. Miss E. Meinung. Miss M. McPhail. Miss F. Seidlin. Miss N. Chalmers Miss A. Skilbeck. Mr G. Adams, Mr K. M. Brown. Mr P. S. McEwan. Mr Alcock, Mr G Millar. Mr G. McLoughhn. Mr W. Wilhelmson. Mr G. S. GaDper, Mr J McNulty. Mr G. Blue (Dunedin). Mr W. R. Coles (Christchurch). Queen's Hotel.—Mr R. Westmacott (England). Mr M. Sherwan Mr A Robinson. Mr J. B. Robinson (Wellington). Mr M. Nicholls (Palmerston North). Mr and Mrs P S. Flood. Mr R. M. Graham. Miss J. Esters. Mr W Crum Mr McMillan. Mr Goddard. Mr and Mrs Ferguson. Mr and Mrs O'Brien. Mr and Mrs McArthur. Mr and Mrs D. Smith (Dunedin). Miss Light. Miss Bodger, Miss Shein. Miss Wizzle (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs J. S Gray (Queenstown). Mr J. I. Baton, Mr J. R. Munro (Cromwell). Mr P McCarthy. Mr N. McCarthy (Hawea), Mrs and Miss Barry (Invercargill).

WESLEY LADIES' GUILD MONTHLY MEETING Mrs Familton presided at the monthly meeting of the Wesley Ladies' Guild. Mesdames Familton and Tweed were appointed to represent the guild at a conference with the trustees. A vote of thanks was accorded Mesdames Howell and Ingram for the hall decorations. The Home League of the Salvation Army provided the entertainment, when the following items were given:—Numbers by the Home League Choir; sketch, "Opening a Bazaar," Mrs Brownlie; song, Mrs Simpson; duet, Mesdames Austin and White; duet, Mesdames Brownlie and Burgess; recitations, Mesdames Burgess and Brownlie; piano solo, Mrs Hoskins, PALMERSTON Golf The following is the draw for the women's golf match to-day:—Mrs Holland v. Miss Aitcheson; Miss Diack v. Miss Ritchie; Mrs Smith v. Miss Philip; Miss Young v. Miss Galbraith; 1 Miss Mcintosh v. Miss Brown; Mrs North v. Mrs Thomson; Miss McLeod v. Miss Pittaway; Miss Lang v. Miss Cameron; Miss Thomas v. Miss Collins; Miss Fraser v. Mrs Olsen; Mrs Borton v. Mrs McGregor; Miss Gibb v. Miss Cockrane. TEMUKA The Farming Outlook Lambs are making their appearance on some,farms adjacent to the downs near Temuka. Feed is not too plentiful and it is feared that the absence of the green variety will cause a fall-ing-off in the percentages. Rain fell throughout the district on Friday, the moisture being badly needed to assist in the growth of spring grass. Truby King Memorial Questioned regarding the canvass for funds towards the Truby King Memorialj Miss G. A. Brown, president of the Temuka branch of the Plunket Society, stated that the response in the Temuka district was not very gratifying to the promoters. Those mothers who were being visited by the Plunket nurse (Miss Huddlestone) had subscribed liberally, but the past mothers were very apathetic. Miss Brown stated, however, that another canvass of the district would be made, when it was hoped that the appeal would meet with better success.