North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24205, 25 January 1940, Page 14

North Otago and Provincial Section

ill GAMARU DISTRICT

" TOC H ANNUAL MEETING . OFFICERS ELECTED annual meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Toe H. The following officers were elected: —Chairman, Mr L. Canning; deputy chairman, Mr H. Stevens; secretary, Mr W. Widdowson; treasurer, Mr C. Gilbert; jobmaster, Mr D. Moffatt; pilot, Mr W. Clarke; member of executive. Mr H. Stevens; representative for North Otago on the Otago and Southland Regional Executive, Mr A. Bloch; house wardens, Messrs J. Dodds and D. Holland; Management Committee, Messrs Ferguson and Stevens; librarian, Mr M. Parker; in charge !of 10-minute Toe H, paper, Mr J. Garvin; in charge, of log, Mr R. Ferguson," overseas correspondent, Mr O. Evans; convener of debate nights Mr H. Stevens; convener of drama nights, Mr J,' DoddS; Toe H study nights, Mr O. Evans; convener lecture nights, Mr W.. Widdowson: convener guest nights, Mr H. Culbert; director's of music. Messrs Culbert and iEvans.^.-..:. --■.-.-. A community sing was held under the leadership of Mr J. Dodds. The Ceremony of Light was taken by Mr A.,.810ch.,,.. O'.: -.'■-'-..'. - I }/?< k MAGISTRATE'S COURT CIVIL CLAIMS vlJoidgihentJ by default was given to ■ the' plaintiff-in-veach>. of the following cMF >■ claims t; at' -thev sitting of the OariHrul Magistrate's . Court yesterday morning.'., before -'Mr- H. W. Bundle, and Bond. Ltd.. v. Christina-May Thornhill. £3 6s Id (costs-22s'fid); Commissioner of Taxes v; Eb>i«. Ruth Johnston. £2 16s lOd (costS'l2s); Commissioner of Taxes v. William. Ernest Legge.£B 2s Id (costs 2fs)r of Taxes v. Christopher:'Frank Linwood, £9 3s 9d (costs 1&); Commissioner of Taxes v. Donald Bruce Eraser. £l3 2s Id (costs 275). PERSONAL Public Commissioner.'for New Zealand, will K be m ■Oamiru.this afternoon, for the purpose oftinteryiewmg public servants. ' ' Visitors to the Town New* Hbteli—Mr J. Morrison, Mr^i -Ti Thomson; Mr O. E. Wood, Mr D.; J.'-McDougall. MrJ. E. Strang, Mr E, Amos. Mr I; Brown,-Mr J. Brpphy, Miss'L: Legg;,Mr S. D...Mitchell..Mr A. L. Brown. Mr and Mrs C. Carlton, Mk..J. McNulty, Mr and Mrs J. Simpson, Mr MV Walker, Mr E. C. Armitage (Dunedin), Mr H. P. Vickery, Mr P. A. Solomom Mr F. Patterson (Wellington); Mr and Mrs G. Foster. Mr L. C. Pearcey (Christchurch); Miss M. Carrig (Taumarunui);; Mr, J. D. Raith (Tiniaru); Miss E. M. Collins CAsnburton); Mr J. E. Mee (Lauder). i Miramar Hotel.—Mr and Mrs A..S. Clark (Milton);. Mr W. . Cavanaugh (Tuatapere); Mr and Mrs F. Ferriss (Auckland); Miss M. Milne (Middlemarchl; Miss F. Curtin. Miss H. Bougest,"Miss L. Carter, Mr T. Catlow, Mr P. Craige. Mr I. Gerrard (Christchurch) ; Mr ■', K.< Kirkpatrick (Cromwell); Mr McQueen. Mr and Mrs C. Sonntag. Mi» rJohns (Dunedin); Queen's Hotel.—Monsieur Honore (France); Mir L. Beaumont. Mr R. G. Gibbs. Mr H, E,. Renftee, .Mr R.. Lamb, Mr I. J. Cooke. Mr R.' O. Talbot. Mr R. G. Harley-Mr-H;^./Waller. Mr E. L. Calder, Mr M McDonald. Mr G. M. Reid, Mr F. C. Avert (Dunedin); Mr Lillico, Mr S. C. Budges. Mr C. C. Murdoch (Timaru); Miss Miss J. McDonald' (Diptdn)! Mi- I: McKinnori (Waikouaiti): Mr,and Mrs H Poole. Mr L. C. Poole (Invercargill); Mr K. J. Foulton, !Mr E.'Milnes, Mr A. Moulton (Christchurch).

BOWLING ' MILLS SHIELD TEAMS FOR SATURDAY Awamoa v. Pukeuri. at Maheno.— Tempero. J. Mulligan, Grant, Rusbatch; A. Mulligan. Kinder. Weir. Jenkins. Awamoa v. Hampden, at Maheno.— Eoulton. McJennett. GJen. Chappell; Torrance. W. McDonald. Tomkins. C. •Brown.'' SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—January 25: 1.33 a.m. and 2.5 p.m. Coastal Movements The motor vessel Karu will load about. Friday, February 2, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Thursday, February 6, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipiata is due on Saturday, February 10, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. y. .- 7 "• '.■.-'•'■■'• KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS - MAJESTIC 'THEATRE "The Little Princess" The charming story of a beloved classic is brought to the screen in the brilliant technicolour film, " The Little Princess," by Frances Burnett Hodgson, which is being screened at the Majestic Theatre to-day-at the matinee and to-night. The title role is charmingly interpreted by the popular juvenile player Shirley Temple, who is supported by a strong cast, including the English actor, Richard Greene, and Anita Louise, Arthur Treacher, and Cesar Romero. More attractive than ever in the natural pastel tones of technicolour, Shirley Temple appears as a girl who is left alone in England when her, father sails for South Africa to take his part in the Boer War. When it is reported that her father has fallen in battle and adjudged to have died a bankrupt, the unfortunate child is condemned to the drudgery and humiliation of the kitchen by her spiteful schoolmistress. With her father's spirit, Shirley rebels against this unfair/treatment, and, with a firm conviction that he did not die, she sets out in search of him. This leads to adventures and a satisfying , climax. The matinee to-day commences at 2 pjn. OPERA HOUSE " Mystery House " With'Ann Sheridan and Dick Purcell in the starring roles, a detective film, made from Mignon Eberhart's mystery novel called " Mystery House," will be presented at the Opera House to-night and to-morrow in conjunction with the Dick Powell picture " Hard to, Get." The sleuth in "Mystery House" is Lance O'Leary. already popular through Miss Eberhart's numerous stories. Purcell plays the part of the detective, and Miss Sheridan a nurse who fears' that her patient has been murdered instead of dying of heart failure, as the doctor certified. "Hard, to Get" Popular Dick Powell returns to the screen after a long absence in "Hard to Get," a merry comedy, with Olivia de Havilland and Charles Winninger in the principal supporting parts. Although the emphasis of the picture is on comedy, Dick does not disappoint the admirers of his vocal- talent, and siritrs two songs, " You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby,", and "There's a Sunny Side to Every Situation."

NORTH OTAGO SPORTS THE WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS Athle'ic Fixtures January 25: Public evening meeting at show grounds. February 8: Public evening .meeting at . show grounds; February 10: Southland championships, at Invercargill. February 17: Centennial snorts, at Dunedin. February 24: Otago junior and women's championships, at Dunedin. March 2: Otagc championships, at Dunedin. March 8 and 9: New Zealand championships, at Wellington. March 9: North Otago championships, at show grounds. March 16: New Zealand junior and women's championships, at Christchurch.

Cricket: Oamaru B's Good Score* The only cricket match played in Oamaru last. Saturday was thai between Oamaru B and Albion. Oamaru opened the game with some fine batting, Zimmermann being top scorer with a magnificent 98. Blackburn also had a good strike with 61. Oamaru's total was 320. All of the Albion fielders had an attempt at bowling. Gleeson, who came on to bowl near the end of the innings, took two wickets for eight runs in three overs. Robinson, one of Albion's opening batsmen, was still in at stumps, with a tally of 32, Gleeson (10) and Tucker, (0) being the dismissed players. Park carried on with Robinson until stumps, bringing the total to 49.

Athletics: The Milton Meeting More than 20 members of the North Otago Club made the trip to Milton on Saturday to compete in the Tokomairiro Club's annual meeting, quite r a good share of success coming their way. Outstanding performances were those of A. L. Fagg (10ft lOin in the Pole Vault), Miss B. Forbes (sft in the High Jump), H. Wilson (130 ft 9in in the Javelin), G. Roney (sft 3in in the High Jump), and J. Ormandy (double win in sprints). It is pleasing to note that J. Dalgleish is showing good form, as evidenced by his effort of 38ft Jlin in the Shot Putt at his first competitive apoearance for the season. All members thoroughly enjoyed the outing, and spoke highly of the hospitality of the Tokomairiro Club. A subject strongly commented upon on this occasion was the few representatives that were present from Dunedin, a fact that is regrettable, when one considers that Milton is only about an hour's travel from Dunedin by car. It is unfortunate that this matter somewhat confirms a suspicion held in various quarters for some time that the Otago Centre of the (New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association has a tendency to develop a purely metropolitan outlook, with increasing neglect to foster the sport in country districts. It would be well to remind the centre officials that country clubs have supplied Otago '.with a number of fine athletes, including A. A. Cameron, M. R. Spillane, J. Dalgleish, H. W. Milner, R. McKenzie, A. G. Clark, A. L. Fagg, J. G, Leckie, T. Pickering, I. Murison, W. R. Creeser and J. Stewart, Misses B. Forbes, R. Grant and D. Adams, and probably others; and there can be rio question that, if amateur athletics receives its rightful encouragement and support from the centre amongst the country clubs, other prominent performers will follow in the footsteps of those mentioned and give equally good service to OtEgo. Good work has been done by past executives of the centre, and in this respect it is hoped that the results will at least be maintained, if not excelled. In the meantime, it may be useful as far as country clubs are concerned if some consideration could be given towards some scheme of mutual assistance based on a regular interchange of visits in support of each other's more important meetings. SHACKERS' REGATTA ANNUAL EVENT ON SATURDAY

Given the prevailing weather, the annual regatta at Kakanui on Saturday should prove, the best to date. There are many young and old enthusiasts, and all events should be keenly contested. There is no entry fee for events, and all boats for the day are loaned to the committee. Hot water will be provided, The first race is timed to start at 1.30 p.m.. and Mr R. E. Dimick will act as starter. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Country Rainfall Thirty points of rain were recorded at Kauru Hill and Herbert yesterday morning. PALMERSTON Patriotic Committee A well-attended meeting was held in Palmerston on Monday evening for the purpose of forming a combined Patriotic Committee. The Mayor (Mr W. B. Galloway) presided, and a representative committee was elected as follows:—Chairman. Mr W. B. Gallo.way; deputy chairman. Mr W. Ritchie; hoii. secretary. Mr M. J. McCabe. It was decided to co-operate with the Returned Soldiers' Association in the flag day appeal during February, and the chairman and secretary were appointed to attend the R.S.A. meeting and make any necessary arrangement?. It was left in the hands of the chairman and secretary to call the next meeting of the committee. "kurow Lawn Tennis Tournament The annual children's tournament organised by the Upper Waitaki Lawn Tennis Association was held on Thursday and Friday last on the Kurow courts. At the conclusion of the tournament Mr L. McKinnon and Mr Walker presented the trophies won.

and thanked those who had helped by donations and by their attendance. The following are the results: — Girls' Singles (14 to 15 years).—M. McKenzie 9, I. Walker 0. Girls' Singles (13 years and under). —M. McKenzie 9, A. McKinnon 3.

'Boys' Singles (14 to 15 years).—J, Cox beat Jim Duncan 6—2, 6 —4.

Boys' Singles (13 years and under).— Sargeant 6. Collins 5. Girls' Doubles (14 to 15 years).— M. and A. McKinnon 6, I. Walker and B. Brockie 0.

Girls' Doubles (13 years and under). —M. McKenzie and J. Wilkinson 6, A, McKinnon and M. Baird 3.

Boys' Doubles (14 to 15 years).— Jack and Jim Dunstan.

Boys' Doubles (13 years and under). —Robertson and Pearson 6, Phelong and Don 2.

The Rainfall The total rainfall in the Kurow district for 1939 was the lowest since only 9.6 inches being recorded, as follows:—January, .29; February, .39; March, 1.29; April, .55; May, .40; June, .9; July, .58; August, 1.12; September, 1.6; October, .84; November, 1.07; December. .57. The average annual rainfall since 1916 is 19.2 inches. Over 2£ inches were recorded during the recent wet spell. Hakataramea Social Cimmittee A public meeting to form a Social Cqmmittee for Hakataramea elected the following officers: —President, Mr W. McLean; secretary, Mr Mcllwraith; treasurer, Mr L. Pavletich; Convener Catering Committee. Mrs W. Welsh. WAIMATE Cricket Competitions Playing in the Waimate. Cricket Sub-association's competitions, Morven, with 149 runs, defeated Old Boys, whose total was 116. Batting for Old Boys, C. Fleming made 37, L. Berryman 15, and R. Fleming and J. Jones 10 each. Morven's bowling resulted in R. Smith taking one wicket for 29 runs, C. Fleming six for 35, and J. Hattersley three for 10. Mtfrven's best batsmen were R. Smith, who knocked up 51, R. Baxter 44, F. Keen 22, and R. Bailey 21. Bowling for Old Boys, J. Jones took two wickets for 41 runs, S. Fleming four for 34, R. Fleming three for 41, and L. Ball one for three. Tennis Finalists

The competitions conducted by the Waihao .Lawn Tennis Sub-association have concluded, final matches in both grades having been played on Saturday. In the B Grade, Waimate Club defeated St. Paul's by 10 -sets to 6, while the C Grade was won by Hook, which defeated Waihao Downs by 9 sets to 7.