North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23954, 1 November 1939, Page 13

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS ' OAMARU’S OBSERVANCE THE MUSICAL ASPECT It Is pleasing to note that in Oamaru’s syllabus lor the centennial celebrations the musical side has not been neglected. A choir has been formed, and Is in fact rehearsing with a view to having suitable works ready. The first of these will be Handel’s “Messiah,” an oratorio well known lor the sheer beauty of its music and words, and it Is hoped to have this presentation ready in December Some time lias also been devoted to Mendelssohn’s " Hymn of Praise.” If continued support Is given '■o the project,, there is no . reason why this fine choral work, and perhaps ianother by a New Zealand composer, of a secular nature, should not be presented In the coming year The Mayor (Mr L. J K. Famllton) has expressed the wish that all who can will do their utmost to assist, and that Oamaru should not be behind other towns in the musical observance of this great historical event. Certainly there will be an honour and privilege attached to the membership of a centennial choir. Intending members are urged to get in touch with the secretary (Mr D. H. Thomson) or the conductor (Mr J. Hinton) and go along to the next practice, so that the work may be thoroughly prepared and the whole effort made worthy of the occasion. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—November 1: 6.53 a.m. and 6.19 p.m. Coastal Movements The Kant Is due about Monday, November 6, to load for Wellington. Nelson and Netv Plymouth, via Tlmaru and LytteltoThe Waiplata is due about November 11 for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. i _ The Walnui will load on Tuesday. November 7. for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. Port Statistics The Oamaru port statistics for October are:— Overseas cargo, inwards 186 tons (coal 143, hardwoods 43, other goods 10), outwards 6 tons (empty drums): coastal cargo, Inwards 668 tons (coal 241, sugar 93, empty return crates 62, woolpacks 33, household effects 31, empty return sacks 17, beans and peas 1, seeds 1, motor cars 3), outwards 1519 tons (flour 824, pollard and bran 130, chaff, hay, and straw ill. oats 47. eggs 41, lime 34, woollens 31. seeds 31, potatoes 9. wheat 3, manufactured oats 2. barley 1. Lane’s emulsion 484 cases). PERSONAL The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Famllton). the Deputy Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirkness) and Mr R. K. Gardiner (county clerk and secretary of the North Otago Centennial Committee) left yesterday morning for Dunedin to attend a meeting convened by the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr A. H. Allen) to discuss matters in connection with the raising and the allocation of funds for Eatrlotlc purposes. Representatives will e present from all over the province. Visitors to the Town Miramar Hotel.—Mr R. Bridgeman (Invercargill), Mr T. Goldsmith. Mr H. E. Brian, Mr S. L. Settens (Wellington), Mr McMullan. Mr W. Tuck. Mr H. J. Miller (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs P. Smith. Mrs Guthrie (Gore), Mr B. Wlsnesky (Milton), Miss R. Mantell, Mias L. Roy. Miss G. E. Stewart (Dunedin), Mr G. L. Grant (Pembroke), Mr and Mrs A. Wade (Mlddlemarch), Mr Skinner (Winton).

RISE IN CATTLE PRICES WAIAREKA SALE There was a notable rise in the prices of fat cattle at yesterday’s Walareka sale. The increase varied from 10s to 20s per head. There was a large yarding of fat sheep, the prices remaining medium. Pigs were sold about a shilling a head in advance of previous sales. Prices realised were as follows. Fat Cattle National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For A. McNaughton (Whitstone). 2 steers £ll, 1 £lO 10s, 2 £9 2s 6d; J. P. Paton (Enfield), 1 heifer £l4 2s 6d, 1 steer £l3 15s; W. Kemp (Kartigi), 2 steers £l3 10s, 2 £l2. 2 heifers £lO 15s, 2 £lO 10s. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For J. D. McLeod Enfield), I cow £6 12s 6d. - Dalgety and Co. sold: For G. Stevenson (Weston), 1 cow £9, 1 £7 15s; A. M. Malcolm (Tapui), 1 heifer £l4 7s 6d, 1 £l3 7i> 6d, 1 £9 15s; T. T. Wilkinson (Enfield), 1 cow £6 ss, 1 £3 10s; R. Dalziei (Totara), 1 steer £l2 ss, 1 cow £l4 ss. 1 heifer £9 ss. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold; For a client, 1 heifer £4 10s. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: ior Alta Vady, Ltd., 1 heifer £8 17s 6d, 1 £lO !ls, 1 £9. 1 £7 17s 6d. 1 £lO 15s, 1 £9 2s 6d. 1 £9 10s; W. E. Aubrey (Georgetown), 1 cow £3 10s; for clients, 1 heifer £7 17*i 6d, 1 £6 ss; J. W. Nichols (Totara), 1 cow £8 17s 6d: Mrs M. Hill (Weston). 1 cow £7 2s 6d. Store Cattle National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. Scally (Totara), 1 Holstein bull £5 7s 6d. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Assoclation sold: For J. D. McLeod (Enfield), 1 heifer £3 Is. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold; For a client, 1 cow £6. r* Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold; For Alta Vady, Ltd., 10 steers £lO, 10 £8 Is, 12 speyed heifers £6 10s, 13 £5 19s. 8 steers £6 18s, 7 £B, 4 £5 Is; clients, 11 steers £6 18s, 1 heifer £5 ss, 3 steers £2 Bruce Christie and Co. sold; For a client, 1 steer £7, 3 heifers £3 7s 6d; Miss Roger (Kauru Hill), 1 yearling bull £4 2s '3d; a client, 1 yearling bull £3 2s 6d. I £2. Dairy Cattle Dalgety and Co. sold: For The Grange (Peebles), 1 cow £8 2s 6d; a client, I cow £5 17s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For G. Ludemann, 2 heifers £6. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For J. Williamson (Walareka Junction). 1 Jersey heifer at profit £8; F. Steele (Kakanul), 1 cow in milk £3 2s 6d: Miss Roger (Kauru Hill), 1 cow at profit £4 10s. Fat Sheep National Mortgage and Agency Company sold; For A. B. Rapson (Queen’s Flat), 3 ewen 30s fid, 229 s fid; J. B. Paton (Enfield), 1 ewe 32s 6d, 1 wether 33s 3d. 2 two-tooth ewes 355, 233 s 6d, 7 26s 5 28s fid, 230 s 3d; W. Hellewell (in conjunction with Darling and McDowell), 1 two-tooth wether 365, 5 29s fid, 228 s 6d. 2 ewes 28s. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For a client, 5 ewes 23s 3d, 7 26s 3d, 3 28s. 6 30s fid, 5 16s; J. Plunket (Pukeuri), 1 ewe 31s; estate late J. McNally (Windsor), 5 ewes 30s 6d, 4 26s 3d, 6 24s fid; J. Stevens (in conjunction with Jjtrlnger and Co.), 4 wether hoggets 235; R. Ruddenklau (Tapui), 10 wethers 25s 3d; I. McKinnon (Georgetown), 2 ewes 26s 6d, 1 235, 1 11s; Mrs M. M. Hill (Cormacks), 2 wethers 355, 1 30s 3d, 1 20s 3d; a client, 4 ewes 12s, 1 10s; J. B. Rooney (Oamaru), 1 wether 30s 6d, 3 20s, 227 s 6d. I ewe 30s, 3 20s 6d, 3 16s 6d, 1 10s. Dalgety and Co. sold: For P. Aitcheson (Otiake), 3 wethers 24s fid, 5 ewes 22s 6d, 5 20s fid. pen wethers 245; A. Wilson (Otiake), 5 wethers 255, 5 30s, 6 25s 6d, S 25s 6d, 3 24s 6d; N. Cook (Hilderthorpe). 6 wethers 225; R. C. Ruddenclau (Tapui), 10 ewes 24s 3d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For W. S. Lawrence (Reidston), 7 shorn wethers 33s 3d, 6 32s fid, 8 31s; a client, 6 ewes 15s 3d, 7 28s 9d, 10 19s 6d, 12 24s 6d, pen wethers 335, pen wethers 26s 6d; Mansfield Brothers (Corrledale), 5 ewes 21s 6d; estate late J. R. McCulloch (Ngapara), in conjunction with the North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association, 6 ewes 30s fid, 5 shorn ewes 23s 3d, 7 26 s 3d, 5 16s, 3 28s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold; For E. A. Watson (Ngapara), 5 shorn ewes 26s 6d; D. Manson (Enfield), 5 ewes 335, 5 31s 3d, 1 hogget 22s 6d, 3 ewes 275: J. E. Ewing, 14 shorn wethers 19s 3d, 1 hogget 2lis fid; V. I. Penning (Tokarahl), 3 ewes 30s; S. Maffey (Kakanul). 5 ewes 255: C. E. Laurenson, 5 shorn ewes 27s

3d, 1 30s fid; clients, 2 ewes 30s, 1 19s, 9 two-tooth wethers 335. Store Sheep National Mortgage and Agency Com-, pany sold: For a southern client, 39 Romney crossbred ewe hoggets, 31s 6d. 37 Romney crossbred wether hoggets 19s sd. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold; For a client. 62 ewes and lambs 10s 6d. Dalgety and Co. sold; For A. Wilson (Otiake), pen wethers 225, 35 wether hoggets 19s 3d; a client, pen ewe hoggets 275; a client, 96 ewes and lambs 12s fid. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For J. E. Ewing, 37 two-tooth wethers 18s. 42 16s 6d. Pigs National Mortgage and Agency Company sold; For J. Ross (Otekaike) 7 weaners 27s 6d, 224 s 6d, 1 245. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For A. W McLay (Windsor), 3 weaners 34s 6d, 2 345; F. D. Cradock (Pukeuri), 3 weaners 27s 6d; J. Smith (Kakanul), 1 weaner 30s, 1 225, 1 16s: W. Scally (Totara), 4 weaners 31s 6d, 230 s 6d, 1 30s; J. Small (Waiareka), 6 weaners 31s, 4 295, 1 265; E. A. Watson (Enfield), 2 weaners 31s, 230 s; J. Roger (Ardgowan), 2 weaners 31s, 1 30s, 2 295, 2 275; D, G. Crozier (Ardgowan), 3 weaners 30s, 1 27s 6d, 1 23s 6d. 1 21s 6d; A. H. Gibson (Waltakl), 1 pig 325; W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 2 weaners 335, 232 s 6d, 1 30s 6d; J Williams (Waiareka), 1 weaner 325; J. Plunket (Pukeuri), 3 weaners 33s 3d, 232 s 6d, 1 31s. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ The Citadel ” The medical profession, with ite fine tradition of service to mankind, should welcome equally as much as the public the condemnation of incompetency in medicine which forms the main theme of “ The Citadel," which will be shown finally to-night. It is not only taken from the famous book of the same name by Dr A. J. Cronin, but it has two very fine actors, Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell, in the leading roles of Dr Andrew Manson and his wife Christine. The story of their moves from the difficulties of a practice in a mining district to the ease of a city appointment and finally back to their true work as benefactors of the human race provides a most enthralling theme. In supporting roles are Ralph Richardson, Rex Harrison and Emlyn Williams. The box plans are at the Bristola. “ Naughty Marietta ” Though it has previously been shown in Oamaru, the delightful musical film, "Naughty Marietta,” starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, has been found to have such a wide appeal that it has been brought back again, and shows at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday and Friday. It is an entirely new reprint, and also embodies the latest methods in voice reproduction. It will be welcomed by those who have not yet seen the picture, and also those who wish to renew their acquaintance with these popular stars and their retinue of supporting players. The plans are at the Bristola. OPERA HOUSE “ Whispering Enemies ” With action, originality, and drama expertly blended. “ Whispering Enemies," with Jack Holt in the starring role, will open its two-night season at the Opera House to-night. To-day as never before, is the “ whispering campaign ” a menace in American life, and now, for the first time, the screen throws the racket’s slimy vieiousness open to the blazing light of publicity. Holt is seen as a successful manufacturer ruined when such a campaign is Instigated against him by subordinates of a rival firm. Delores Costello, who heads Holt’s supporting cast, is the owner of the competing company. When Holt, embittered and revengeful, embarks upon a similar campaign directed against her, she undertakes to fight the insidious menace, unaware of the part her own employees had played in the destruction of a business and a man. " Whispering Enemies ” is not only a swift-moving, ab. sorbing and well-acted drama, but also a document of the manner in which scandal is spread, so that on amount of authoritative denial will kill it. It is a heartstirring record of the swift descent of an otherwise honourable man, and of his painful, heart-breaking climb back to the world of decent men and women. “My Old Kentucky Home ” The whole delightful spirit of the Southland is evoked in the inspiring Monogram picture, “ My Old Kentucky Home,” which will be presented at the Opera House tonight and to-morrow night with “ Whispering Enemies.” The story concerns two representatives of a wealthy, traditionbound Kentucky clan, whose romance goes smash when Larry’s night-club singing protege poisons herself and him on the night of his engagement!! to ” Llsbeth.” The Hall Johnson Choir bring perfect harmony to Stephen Foster's immortal melodies of the South. “My Old Kentucky Home.” “ Massa’s in de Cold, Cold Ground,”’and ’’Old Black Joe.” GAMING CHARGE VALIDITY OF SEARCH WARRANTS The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W Bundle, S.M. Mi f O. Stevens (Dunedin) appeared for Ernest William Woodham. who was charged with keeping a common gaming house, keeping liquor for sale in the nolicence district of Oamaru, and with failing to give to the vendor of liquor a statement of his name and address. By agreement all three charges were heard together, the accused pleading not guilty. Detective Sergeant Taylor conducted the gaming prosecution, and Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor appeared in the no-licence cases. Detective Sergeant George Taylor, who prosecuted in the gaming charge, stated that on October 21, accompanied by Constables McNamara, Furney, Buchanan, and Thyne, he went to the accused’s residence at 303 Thames street. There was some delay In the door being opened, and witness heard voices and movements Inside the house, and he gained access through a bedroom window. He went with the accused into the sitting room, which was used as an office. He searched the accused's clothing and found £B4 7s 8d A search of the room followed, and he found betting slips, double chart, and day cards A telephone in the room rang nine times while he was on the premises. He answered tiie call on each occasion, and only twice was he able to make contact with those ringing. The amount on the betting slips totalled £l6 10s. Later he was handed a bundle of betting slips, double charts, and other miscellaneous documents, disclosing betting to the extent of £2lB The accused admitted to witness that he had been in business and was acting as an agent for a Dunedin man whom he did not wish to name. He produced a statement made by the accused at the police station. In which the latter admitted that he had carried on business in his house as a gaming house, and if charged he Intended to nlead guilty Witness was submitted to a lengthy cross-examination by Mr Stevens, who had offered a formal rejection as to the admission of evidence concerning what was found as a result of the search Witness said he and Sergeant McGregor went to Mr G. J L Kerr, and thev swore the complaint and information after Mrs Kerr had read over the subject matter and left with the warrants signed, executing the warrants the same afternoon The betting extended a month or six weeks but there was nothing tor that Saturday, the accused saying his wife had burned the betting slips. Evidence was given by Constable Thyne as to finding betting material in a parcel, and Senior Sergeant McGregor deposed that, alter seeing his wife the accused said he would plead guilty. Mr Stevens said the defence depended entirely on the question of validity of the search warrants. A justice had to execute a judicial duty, and not Issue a warrant on a sworn statement. He had to decide whether or not he should issue the warrant.

G J. L. Kerr a justice ot the peace, stated that on October 21 Senior Sergeant McGregor and Detective Sergeant Taylor

brought papers to him to sign. He knew what they were at the time, but he could not remember. He did not read the papers, but just glanced at them and signed them all. He did not remember whether he knew at the time that they referred to Woodham. The next morning he knew he had signed the papers. The Bible was not used on that occasion to administer an oath. If he got papers to sign he knew a little about, them. He had a digest of them. To Detective Sergeant Taylor: Witness said his memory was not very good. He had a clear recollection of what happened. He sat at the table, and they were behind them. The Bible was at the back of him, and it was possible that the Bible might have been used though he did not see it. To Senior Sergeant McGregor, witness said the police explained what he had to do, and what the contents were He could remember the typing on the back being pointed out to him. The police frequently called on him to get papers signed, and they knew where the Bible was. When the senior sergeant took the Bible in his hand, that was an oath. The hearing was adjourned till 11.15 this morning.

Hugh McElhenny pleaded guilty to bringing liquor into the no-licence district of Oamaru and failing to give the vendor of the liquor his name and address. He was fined 20s and costs (10s). Alexander Gordon Milne, for whom Mr O. Stevens (Dunedin) appeared, pleaded guilty to receiving £3 11s (id from Henry Hay on terms requiring him to account for it to David McMurdo, and fraudulently omitting to do so, thereby committing theft—Mr Bundle commented that the accused had been convicted of a despicable theft, for which he was admitted to probation, and this was of the same nature. He took into consideration that this offence was committed prior to the other offence, and admitted the accused to probation for two years, conditional on his making restitution of £3 11s 6d to Henry Hay. and that he accepted employment approved by the probation officer, and did not leave that employment except with the written consent of the probation officer. INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN W.C.T.U. The members of the Oamaru branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union entertained the members of the Cradle Roll and Loyal Temperance Legion in the Oamaru Gardens on Saturday afternoon. A happy time was spent in games until threatening rain made it necessary to disband. Vital Statistics The vital statistics for the month of October for Oamaru are as follows: Births 25, deaths 14, marriages 15. Building Permits There was an increase in the number of permits issued for buildings last month. The total value of the 13 permit's issued was £4749, the details being: Residences 3, aggregate value £2890; alterations and additions to residences and buildings 5. £1689: garages and sheds 5, £l7O. Drivers' Licence's The Borough Council issued 56 driver?’ and 32 .heavy traffic licences last month, and the Waitakl County Council issued 25 drivers’ and 14 heavy traffic licences Farmers’ Union Meeting Members of the Enfield, Airedale.' Kia Ora Farmers’ Union held a meeting on Saturday night, when items of general and local Interest were discussed, among which were remits to be brought up at the Dominion Executive conference to be held in Wellington Bright Display of Wallflowers Planted by members of the Public Gardens’ staff in various parts of the town, wallflowers, although much later than usual, are making a bright showing. A particularly fine plot is at the front of the Public Baths. Girls’ High School The Waltaki Girls' High School ex-pupils held a garden party in the school grounds last Saturday afternoon, when an enjoyable time was spent despite the inclement weather. Miss Copland (president of the Oamaru branch) extended a welcome to those present, and the Rev. Mr Crozier replied on behalf of the visitors, thanking the principal (Miss J. B. Wilson) for opening the grounds to the ex-pupils. WAIKOUAm Borough Council The monthly meeting of the Waikouaiti Borough Council was held on Monday evening, and was attended by the Mayor (Mr Andrew Fell) and Crs Aitcheson, Kerr, McDougall. Park. McFle, and Templeton. Mr A C. White wrote asking if the council would take into consideration the increase in the price of petrol, which occurred shortly after his tender for street maintenance had been accepted. He suggested that an increase of 2d per cubic yard for the cartage of Waikouaiti River gravel and 3d per yard for Shag River gravel might be allowed.—The council decided to allow the increases asked Cor. as from October 30. The tender of Mr William Turnbull for a lease for a term of 10 years of the borough reservoir reserve for grazing purposes was accepted, the rental being £ls per annum. Reports from the health inspector and the Works Committee' were presented and adopted, and some necessary street repairs were referred to the Works Committee for attention. The Mayor informed the council that he had received an invitation to attend a meeting in Dunedin on October 31 to ) set up an Executive Committee to carry out the functions of the Otago Provincial Patriotic Council, and stated that he was willing to act as chairman of any local committee which might be constituted for the purpose of carrying out patriotic work.—Approved The clerk was instructed to notify certain occupiers that gorse and broom must be cleared up to half the width of adjoining streets. Accounts amounting to £283 5s 8d were passed for payment. and P. Society The president (Mr C. T. McCallum) was in the chair at a meeting of the General Committee of the Waikouaiti A. and P. Society on Saturday night. A large amount of business was completed. Letters were received from Miss Kathleen Ross, of Palmerston, regarding the presenting of a trophy for competition in the pony classes up to 14 hands and from Mr John Maxwell containing an offer to replace his cup won outright at last year’s show. The new cup will be for competition in the hack and harness classes. Several special prizes were also given The Dunedin Kennel Club also wrote agreeing to its officials acting at the ribbon parade of dogs to be held in connection with the summer show.' Each of these offers of assistance was accepted with thanks