North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23931, 5 October 1939, Page 13

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

OAMARU RETAILERS MEETING OF COMMITTEE EXPRESSION OF LOYALTY The monthly meeting of the Retailers' Committee (Chamber of Commerce) was held on Tuesday night. Mr E. D. Watts (chairman) presiding. Owing to the petrol restrictions, the centennial exhibition, and the publication of a special North Otago guide book, it was decided to abandon the Oamaru summer advertising campaign for this year. A copy of the Gazette containing the Price Stabilisation Regulations was received. The Oamaru Borough Council advised that the complaint concerning the stray dog nuisance had been referred to Inspector Crump for immediate attention. Owing to a lack of funds, an appeal from the Centennial Memorial Committee for a grant was declined, retailers having contributed personally to the fund. A motion expressing the retailers loyalty and offering co-operation in every way possible to the Government in the successful prosecution of the war, was carried unanimously, and good wishes were extended to Messrs R. M. Miller and W. A. Glue, who have enlisted in the special military forces. MAGISTRATE'S COURT CIVIL CLAIM • The following civil claim was heard before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday morning. William Richard Olds, of Oamaru, claimed £3l 8s 6d from Veronica Muriel Dillon, John Dillon, and Eugene Dillon, all of Kauru Hill. The claim arose out of a motor collision on the Maheno-Incholme road on May 7, 1938, the statement of claim alleging negligence on the part of Veronica Muriel Dillon as the authorised agent of the two other defendants, in driving on the wrong side of the road, failing to keep a proper look-out, and failing to attempt to avoid a collision. The value of the plaintiff's car, less value for wrecking purposes, was set down at £22, which with cost of bringing in the car to Oamaru, examination', and garaging, £9 8s 6d, brought the total claimed to £3l 8s Bd. Mr J. H. Kenmitz appeared for the. plaintiff, and Mr J. E. Farrell for the defendants Ai'ter hearing the evidence of the plaintiff and John Cossens, Mr Bundle intimated that the claim for garaging could not be upheld, but he thought it proper that the plaintiff should be paid a reasonable amount for damages to his car. He granted a short adjournment, and on the court resuming, counsel reported that the claim had been settled, and the case was struck out. Mr Bundle congratulated the parties on reaching a settlement, adding that it was very fair on the part of John Dillon and Eugene Dillon to have done so. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 5: 7.59 a.m., and 8.28 p.m. Coastal Movements The Waipiata is due on Saturday, October 21, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Wainui will load on Tuesday, October 10, for Wellington, Gisborne and Napier, via ports. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE " The Lady Vanishes " Fine acting and gripping drama, sprinkled with rich English comedy, combine to make " The Lady Vanishes," which is showing to-night at the Majestic ITheatre, a noteworthy production. It tells; of the mysterious disappearance of an English governess (Dame May Whltty) from a Continental train. Dame Whitty is travelling with a young English girl (Margaret Lockwood) at the time of her disappearance. Miss Lockwood, who had received minor concussion before entering the train, falls asleep during the journey and on awakening finds that Dame Whitty has vanished Miss Lockwood immediately began a search for her friend. Michael Redgrave, a happy-go-lucky composer whom she had met by chance the previous evening, comes to her aid and together they discover a plot to kill Dame Whitty. The film is full of tense, gritming scenes perfectly acted. The supporting programme is an entertaining one. The box plans are at the Bristola. "OPERA HOUSE "Down on the Farm" " Down on the Farm." latest picture in Twentieth Century-Fox's ever-popu-lar Jones Family series, commences tonight at the Opera House. Even in the comparative tranquility of country life,, the Joneses can stir up more trouble, more fun and excitement than all neighbours put together. The usual cast portrays the family "Lone Wolf Spy Hunt" ' The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt." first of a series of Columbia films, also opens to-night at the Opera House, with Warren William featured as the Louis Joseph Vance character, and Ida Lupino. Ralph Morgan. Rita Hayworth and Virginia Weilder also in the cast.

MINIATURE RIFLES OAMARU CLUB SEASON CONCLUDED A successful season's activities was concluded on Saturday night when the Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club held its annual wind-up social. Trophies won over the season were presented by Mr T. Gemmel] and the president (Mr A. Hunter) as follows:—Mr J. M. Forrester's (patron) No. 1 trophy. A. Koppert; patron's No. 2 trophy, G. Roney. sen.; president's (Mr A. Hunter) trophy, E. Cunningham; Vice-president L. Turvey's J. Nimmo: Vice-president H. Brant's trophy, W. Munro; Vicepresident E. Henderson's trophy, F. Cockburn; Vice-president W. Munro's trophy. H. Willett: secretary's (Mr J. Dunn) trophy. S. Roney; treasurer's (Mr T. Kennedy) trophy, O Glynn; assistant secretary and range officer's (Mr N. Prestney) tronhy. W. May; Mr W. May's trophy. W. Munro; Mr F. Fahey's trophy. O. Glynn; Mr A Koppert's trophy. E. Cunningham; Mr S. Pile's trophy C. Foster; Mr E. Roney's trophy, A. Hunter; Mr R. Roney's trophy. H. Brant; Mr E. Smith's trophy, H Koppert; Mr E. Lee's trophy E. Cunningham. The club championship was this year won by R. Hinkley. who will hold Mr W. Gemmell's cup for the year. The Robertson Memorial Shield was won by A. Hunter, and the Doran Shield by G. McLatchie. BRITISH DRAMA LEAGUE PRESENTATION OF ONE-ACT PLAYS The New Zealand branch of the British Drama League has been working in this country for some considerable time. The aim of this branch is to foster an intelligent understanding of the art of the theatre in the community. The success that has been achieved is a credit to the executive ability of the organisation. The local drama groups have welcomed the opportunity given them by the decision of the British Drama League to hold this year's South Island elimination festival in Oamaru. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) will open the festival, which is to be held on Saturday night at the Opera House. A varied programme is to be presented. " The Readers " (Timaru) will present a play by Noel Coward, "Family Album"; the Dunedin " Opportune Players " will play " Dirge Without Dole," from the pen of Cedric Mount; and the local Little Theatre Society will present Phillip Johnstone's "It's Autumn Now." The box plan is at Begg*s. TABLE TENNIS HANDICAP TOURNAMENT The South School Ex-pupils* Table Tennis Club held a successful handicap tournament on Tuesday night, when about 40 players took part. In the men's section, A. Kilpatrick (South School) and W. D. Robson (St. Paul's), reached the finals, and after a thrilling game, Robson came out winner with a margin of three points. Mrs McCone and Miss N. Dowthwaite (Waiareka) were the finalists in the women's section, the former winning by a fair margin. Mr R. Ad«imsoq (president) presented the cups to the winners. ITEMS OF INTEREST An Employment Scheme Advice has been received by the secretary of the Oamaru Returned Soldiers' Association (Mr A. C. Piper), that the Government has supplied a sibsidy for the employment of returned soldiers on the comprehensive scheme submitted by the Oamaru Beautifying Society. The subsidy will provide full time employment for 20 men over a period of 10 weeks. The work in hand includes the cleaning up and planting of the banks eastward and westward of the Thames street bridge, a rubble wall on the south side of Avon street, and a rubble wall at the end of Douglas terrace. Intercessions for Peace The day of prayer at St. Luke's Church on Sunday was well attended by over 200 communicants at the morning service and a large gathering of parishioners in the evening. The Bible classes and Sunday schools also held special services. Scottish Club There was a good attendance of members and visitors at the Hallowe'en celebration of the North Otago Scottish Club on Monday night, when Miss Asher presided. A delightful programme was presented in dancing, vocal and elocution items. PERSONAL Members of the staff of the Oamaru branch of the Temperance and General Mutual Insurance Company foregathered on Monday evening to bid farewell to Messrs R. Hopkins and C. Beswick and to make suitable presentations. Mr Beswick left on Tuesday for military training, and Mr Hopkins, who bas been superintendent of the branch, has been transferred to Wellington Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel.—Mr and Mrs G. F. Mann, Mr T. V. Gibbs, Dr and Mrs H. Laney. Mr J. McMeekin (Christchurch), Mr F. J. Robinson (Timaru), Mr H. Adams. Mr R. S. Scott (Dunedin)