North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23941, 17 October 1939, Page 11

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

A TOTAL LOSS NGAPARA PUBLIC HALL LARGE LIBRARY DESTROYED The Ngapara Hall, which was gutted by fire on Saturday night, is now a total loss. The chairman of the Hall Committee (Mr J. Patterson) stated yesterday that the cause of the fire was unknown, and that the hall was closed about 9 p.m. at the conclusion of a meeting. Everything seemed to be in order when the hall was closed The library, which was housed in the hall, was completely destroyed, 2300 volumes being burnt The library included some valuable old books, and a few volumes belonging to the Country Library Service The hall was insured for £BOO, together with the contents, which included a piano and crockery

BOWLING HAMPDEN CLUB The nineteenth annual meeting of the Hampden Bowling Club was held last week, Mr T. V. Harris (president) occupying the chair. The annual report and balance sheet, which showed the funds to be shrinking, were adopted, and the usual votes of thanks were passed, special mention being made of the ladies, who had dispensed afternoon teas during the season, and Mr J. A Dunbar (Phcenlx) for his services as the club’s delegate to the centre Election ot Officers The xollowing officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, Mr J. Dick; vice-president, Mr J R. McKerrow; secretary and treasurer, Mr H W. Mursell; executive—Messrs T V. Harris, W. Belcher. O. C. Gould, A. B Lang. 5 D. Thomson, C, Booth, Joseph Murcott, and W McAlister; green supervisors, Messrs A. B Lang and O C Gould; green umpires, Messrs H. W Mursell and T V Harris; Selection and Handicapping Committee —Messrs W. Belcher, J. R McKerrow and T V Harris: Match Committee Messrs A. B. Lang and O C. Gould; Social Committee—Messrs O. C Gould. F D. Thomson, C. Booth, and T. V. Harris, delegate to the North Otago Centre, Mr J. A. Dunbar (Phoenix); honorary auditor. Mr A B. Lang. General The annual subscription was increased from £1 10s to £2, except first-year players. whose subscription was fixed at £1 10s, with honorary members at £l. It was decided to enter two rinks in the Mills Shield Competition The resignation of Mr J. R. Gould as greenkeeper wa. accepted with regret, and Mr K. Tabart was appointed in his Two uev members were electea. The question of erecting new conveniences was considered, but owing to lack of funds, was held over meantime. It was decided to o->en the green on Saturday, November 4. OAMARU BOATING CLUB OPENING DAY The Oamaru Boating Club held its opening day on Saturday afternoon, there being a fair attendance of enthusiasts. In his opening remarks, Mr R. J. Hinkley referred to the distressing times through which the nation was passing, and their probable and possible effect upon all sport. _ , Other speakers were Messrs C. J. Marshall and A. McLelland (Oamaru Harbour Board), and Commissioner H. Culbert (Sea Scouts). . j .. Mr Hinkley officially declared the season open. One enthusiastic crew braved the choppy seas, but, owing to the conditions, the intending members who attended at the Invitation of the club In connection with Its " Learn-to-Row ” Week, were deprived of their primary tuition

WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION END OF SESSION At the conclusion of the last meeting of the Oamaru Workers’ Educational Asclation’s World Affairs Class a social hour was spent to celebrate the end of the session Mr P. Freebury moved a vote of thanks to all the lecturers who had assisted throughout the year in the Art, Literature, and World Affairs Classes and arrangements were discussed for next year’s classes , Mr H Grocott was in the chair, and Dr Stubbs delivered one of the most interesting addresses of the session, when he dealt with the population problem He Illustrated his subject graphically, and aroused great Interest in his contention that New Zealand was in grave danger unless her population was increased Mr F. A. Crimp, who spoke on the Jews, provided an historical background to the present problems, and explained the main difficulties encountered by the Jews in Palestine and as refugees generally. Miss Pollard had as her subject JfPg n and the World.” Although aspects of the Japanese question had of necessity formed part of earlier lectures. Miss Pollard was able, by providing details of Japanese social and economic life and development, to explain more fully Japan s attitude to China and the Western Powers, The travel notes of Misses Farnle and Fitzgerald provided a very interesting and Instructive evening. Miss Farnie confined her talk to Moscow and Leningrad, and by means of humorous descriptions of scenes and people built up a very living picture of urban Russia. Miss Fitzgerald spoke of Italy and England during the crisis of September, 1938. giving . many Interesting sidelights on the activities of that time, including the evacuation prodealt with international law and recent events, explaining how the League Covenant had introduced a fundamental change In the law of nations, by trying to eliminate the ultimate appeal to war. His contention that all the great nations were in some degree responsible for the breakdown of the peace system and the present low state of international morality, aroused. heated discussion. Speaking on social experiments in Sweden, Mr L. V. Bryant pointed out that because of the nature of her economy and being more self-contained, Sweden had suffered less from the slump than, for example, Denmark and Czechoslovakia. Perhaps for this reason the " new deal In Sweden—management of the currency and socialisation of Industry—had been more successful than elsewhere. Miss Edwards, who was to have spoken earlier on Russia, brought her treatment of her subject right up to date. Her clear and explicit accounts of her policy and the steps leading to intervention in Poland and the Baltic States, were much appreciated. This lecture formed a fittingly topical conclusion to a very Interesting session.

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —October 17: 6.27 am. and 6.25 p.m. Coastal Movements The Waiplata, from Auckland yesterday, Is due about Tuesday, October 24, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Wainui wil load on Wednesday, October 25, for Wellington. Gisborne and Napier, via ports. The m.v. Kara is due about Thursday, October 19, to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth. BOXING ST. KEVIN’S ANNUAL TOURNAMENT An opportunity is offered to the public to see youthful boxers In action next Thursday, when the annual St. Kevin’s College tournament Is to be held. High school boys always put on good contests, as they are by nature good “ mixers,” and the St. Kevin’s boys are no exception. The scheduled programme consists of 23 bouts, the main atfractlon of which is the championship bout between J. Neylon, the present holder, and P. Fallon, the challenger. Both are 'scientific boxers who have been receiving expert tuition, and a willing encounter should be the outcome. Several promising intermediate and Junior class boxers will also meet in interesting matches. ANGLING FISH AT WAITAKI Most anglers who tried their luck at the Waitakl River over the week-end were successful In landing three or four fish each. Most of the fish were caught between the bridge and the mouth. One angler caught four good fish in the Waltaki. opposite Georgetown. The Kakanul River was too high and cold, the conditions still being unfavourable for the fly. It Is reported that one party landed four fish.

NORTH OTAGO SOCIETY

The annual report of the North Otago Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals places on record the loss the society had sustained In the death of Its late secretary, Miss Grenfell, who for so many years had done such splendid work for the society, and had always had the well-being of dumb animals at heart. The society was fortunate in obtaining Mr H. Williams to take over the secretarial duties at least for the year, and the society was greatly indebted to him for the good services he had already carried out. The society was also very much indebted to the two Inspectors, Messrs A. Stock (town) and F. Flett (country) for their good work, and thanks were due to the public for monetary and other assistance.

The advertisements In the press of the address of the Inspector had been a great advantage in enabling complaints to be made to him promptly. Though it had not been necessary to institute proceedings during the year, many warnings had been given, and It was hoped that fewer complaints about ill-treating animals would be made during the coming year. It was hoped also that many who had animal welfare at heart would join up with the society, and thereby assist in carrying out the good work it was trying to do. The Otago Society had decided not to collect subscriptions in Oamaru of the district, and the North Otago Society would be pleased if former subscribers to the Otago Society would forward their contributions to the local society The object of the society was to educate children and adults to be kind to animals, and see that others did not illtreat them. During the coming holidays many left their homes, and those who had pets should arrange with friends to take care of these animals while they were absent.

It would Interest the public to know that over £IOO had been spent during the past year by the North Otago Society for the well-being of dumb animals.

SPECIAL FORCE Group I.—Captain Harry Mark Stanley Bradbury. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE Kentucky ” Filmed entirely In ' technicolour. that fine racing drama, " Kentucky,” will be shown finally to-night, The climax of the film is seen in the running of the famous Kentucky Derby, and some of America’s finest horses appear in this event. Richard Greene and Loretta Young are the stars “The Voung In Heart” With an excellent cast consisting of Janet Gaynor and Douglas Fairbanks, Jun., and several well-known stars. “ The Young in Heart,” a comedy-drama, is the chief attraction for the change to-morrow. Supporting Is Roland Young, Paulette Goddard and Billie Burke With such a galaxy of stars, good entertainment should be the order. OPERA HOUSE “ Cafe Society ” After delighting an enthusiastic audience at the Opera House last night, the Madeleine Carroll starring picture, “Cafe Society,” will conclude its season to-night. Fred Mac Murray, as the reporter who marries the dazzling society debutante for a story, gives a good performance as Miss Carroll’s leading man, while a lot of the amusement in the picture Is caused by Shirley Ross, who sings a bright song or two Six -ariety items complete the programme. . The two features selected cor Wednesday and Thursday are "Mr Moto’s Last Warning ” and the Rltz Brothers’ comedy. " Straight Place' and ShoW ”

ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Pipe Band Recital The first of a series of municipal concerts by the North Otago Highland Pipe Band was given on Sunday afternoon In the Public Gardens, when a fine selection of Scottish airs, hymns, and marches was rendered. Scheme 13 Under scheme 13. the Oamaru Borough Council employed 40 men last week, paying wages amounting to £lB3 18s 2d. Alredale-Rosebery P.W.M.U. A very successful social afternoon and sale of work was held In the AlredaleRosebery Hall by the local branch of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union recently. The Rev, J. Anderson extended a welcome to the visitors, and brisk business was done at the various sales tables. Competitions were held, after which Mrs H. Hay (secretary of the Presbyterlal Association) conveyed felicitations from the executive. Oamaru Rotary Club Mr R. L. Banks, who has recently returned from a visit to the United States of America, was the speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Oamaru Rotary Club.’ Rotarian President A. E. Fox was in the chair. PERSONAL Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr H. Dawson. Mr F. Dawson, Mr J. McGuiness, Mr E. R. Smith (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. J. Fisher (Christchurch), Mr J. E Knight Mr E V Wintrer (California). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr A. j Ford, Mr I. McCausland. Mr and Mrs J. Moore, Mr and Mrs R Wilson. Mr and Mrs J. Milne, Mr R A. Scott, Mr Rosecare. Mr W. Farquhar (Dunedin), Mr J. R. Taylor. Mr J G. Robson (Christchurch).