North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24254, 23 March 1940, Page 16

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

BOWLING EASTER TOURNAMENT PH(ENIX MEMBERS IN SINGLES FINALS The Singles of the Easter bowling tournsment held by the North Otago Bowling Centre were played on Thursday in ideal weather conditions, except for a strong gusty wind for the second and third games, which made accurate drawing very difficult, finalists in this competition were D. H. Thomson and J. Brown, both of the Phoenix Club, who will play off towards the end of the tournament. The fours competition was commenced yesterday, sectional play being completed. Results are as follows:

SINGLES Phoenix No. 1 Green Section A.—N. H. Colquhoun (Phoenix) 3 losses, D. Anderson (St. Clair) 2 losses, 1 win, B. Walker tWaimate) 2 wins, 1 loss, W. Denholm (Meadowbank) 3 wins. Section winner:- Denholm. Section B.—T. R. Berry (Meadowbank) 3 wins, J. F. Bedford (Woodlands) 1 win 2 losses, H. Coulter (Phoenix) 1 win 2 losses, L. Butterfield (Kaikorai) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner' Berry Section C—H. E. Wedde (Phoenix) 3 wins, T. E. Parry (Waimate) 2 wins 1 loss. E. Paterson (Wsikouaiti) 1 win 2 losses, J. Mulligan (Awamoa) 3 losses. Section winner: Wedde. Section D.—M. C. Butterfield (Leith) 2 wins 1 loss, D. R. Corson (Phoenix) 2 wins 1 loss, W. M. Richardson (Awamoa) 2 .wins 1 loss. H. Robb (Maheno) 3 losses. Section tie: Butterfield. Corson, Richardson. Phoenix No. 2 Green

Section A—O. B. Ufton (Kaikorai) 1 win 2 losses, F. Dobbie (Leith) 1 win 2 losses, G. Pierce. (Temuka), 2 wins 1 loss. E. H. Taylor (Meadowbank) 2 wins 1 loss. Section tie: Pierce and Tavlor Section B— A. C. Alcock (Roslyn) 2 wins 1 loss. A. C. Forrest (Phoenix) 3 wins, W. Roycroft (Ashbury) 1 win 2 losses, G. Atkinson (Meadowbank) 3 losses. Section winner: Forrest. Section C—L. Smith (Georgetown) 2 wins 1 loss, John Tait (Awamoa) 3 losses, A. Bremner (Phoenix) 2 wins 1 loss, W. J. Manuel (Roxburgh) 2 wins 1 loss. Section tie: Smith, Bremner, Manuel. Section D.—U. Colquhoun (St. Clair) 3 wins, W. E. Thorn (Waimate) 2 wins 1 loss, W. J. Oats (Awamoa) 3 losses, A. Clark (Maheno) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: H. Colquhoun. Meadowbank Green

Section A.—J. Crisp, sen. (Phoenix) 2 wins 1 loss, J. Marshall (Leith) 3 wins, A. Cameron (Temuka) 1 win 2 losses, C. Don (Meadowbank) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: Marshall. Section B.—W. E. Gibson (St. Clair) 3 losses, E. W. Grenfell (Phoenix) 3 wins, R. Taggart (Southland) 2 wins 1 loss, A. Mulligan (Awamoa) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: Grenfell.

Section C. —J. Adams (Outram) 3 wins, J. Crisp, jun. (Meadowbank) 2 wins 1 loss, J. Stewart (Georgetown) 1 win 2 losses, T. J. Moore (Awamoa) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: Adams.

Section D.—A. Willetts (Wellington) 1 win 2 losses, S. J. Taylor (Ki a Toa) 3 wins, A. A. Barsdell (Awamoa) 1 win 2 losses, W. Yorston (Maheno) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: Taylor.

Awamoa Old Green Section A.—W. Buist (Phoenix) 1 win 2 losses, J. H. McNish (Leith) 2 wins 1 loss, R. Crisp (Kia Toa) 3 wins, K. Familton (Awamoa) 3 losses. Section winner: Crisp.

Section B— W. Thorn (Mataura) 1 win 2 losses, J. Brown (Phoenix) 3 wins, W. Norton (Meadowbank) 1 win 2 losses, W. McCombie (Awamoa) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: Brown. Section C—D. H. Thomson (Phoenix) 3 wins, J. Watkins (Leith) 2 wins 1 loss, E. Scales 'Ashbury) 3 losses, H. Stichman (Awamoa) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: Thomson. Section D.—J. Nicolson (St. Clair) 2 wins 1 loss, Atholl Robertson (Meadowbank) 2 wins 1 ■ loss, S. Glover (Georgetown) 2 wins 1 loss, E. F. Armstrong (Phcenix) 3 losses. Section tie: Nicolson, Robertson, Glover. Awamoa New Green Section A.—J. T. Adams (Phcenix; 1 win, 2 losses; T. Cubitt (Kaikorai) 3 losses; T. H. Stevens (Waimate) 3 wins; W. J. Clarke (Meadowbank) 2 wins. 1 loss. Section winner: Stevens. Post-sectional Play First Round.—Manuel 14. Nicolson 5; John Adams 20, Forrest 13; M. Butterfield 23. Bremner 15; Glover 18. E. H. Taylor 21; S. J. Taylor 17. Corson 10; H. Colquhoun 14. Atholl Robertson 16; L. Smith 14, W. Richardson 11; Pierce 14 J. Brown 20. Second Round. —Manuel 10. J. Adams 25; M. Butterfield 11. E. H. Taylor 22; S. J. Taylor 15. Atholl Robertson 14; L. Smith 9. J. Brown 11: T. Stevens 17, W. Denholm 25; J. Marshall 18. E. W. Grenfell 17; R. Crisp 20, Wedde 13: Berry 10. Thomson 20. Third Round.—J. Adams 14, E. H. Taylor 10; S. J. Taylor 12, J. Brown 14; W. Denholm 13. Marshall 18: R. Crisp 15 Thomson 24 Semi-finals.—J. Adams 12. Brown 26; Marshall 13. Thomson 26.

FOURS Phcenix No. 1 Green Section A.—T. Harrison. H. Easton, G. Bruce, N. Parker (Pukeuri) V> win. 3 J. Winning, J. Barrie, A. Ball. C. H. Hargreaves (Rangiora) 3 wins. 1 loss'; G. R. Baxter. W. H. Boyes. Hugh Miller. A. E. Broad (Waihopai) 3 wins, 1 loss; F. Grant. Beveridge. A. Bremner. J T. Adams (Phoenix) 3 wins. 1 loss; J B Sinclair. C. Manchester. T. E. Parry J. J. Healey (Waimate) 4 wins; R Black, H. Donald. J. Nimmo. A. Mitchell (Meadowbank) 4 losses; T. Gemmell W. Lawrence. P. W. Wates. C. Campbell (Weston) 4 losses: L. Butterfield T. Cubitt. J. Adams, O. B. Ufton (Kaikorai) 2 wins. 2 losses. Section winner: Healey. Also qualified: Hargreaves. Broad. Adams. Section 8.-W. McCombie, J. G. McDonald, W. M. Richardson J. Tisdall (Awamoa) 4 losses; G. Smith, A. Whitley G. McFarlane, Hugh Donald (Georgetown) 3 wins. 1 loss; M. C. Butterfield. G. Lee, J. Watkins, J. Marshall (Leith) 2 wins. 2 losses; G. Foster, J. D. Forbes, Joe Reid, D. H. Thomson (Phoenix) 2 wins, 2 losses; J. Bennetts, M. Campbell, E. Pmder W J. Manuel (Roxburgh) 2 wins, I losses; T. Genge, F. Rudduck W Denholm H. Martin (Meadowbank) 2 wins, 2 losses; S. Jackson, O. C. Gould. H. W Mursell, A. B. Lang (Hampden) 2 wins. 2 losses; L. A. Betten. S. J. McM'aster. T. H. Stevens. G. W .Collet, (Waimate) 3 wins. 1 loss. Section tic: Donald and Collclt. Phoenix No. 2 Green

Section A.—F. Jago. G. Pickard J. Knowles, D. O'Connell (Roslyn) 4 wins' W. Patterson, E. H. Taylor, W.

Black! ock, W. Campbell (Meadowbank) 3 wins. 1 loss: J. McNickcl, J. Henderson. J. Mulligan, J. Weir (Awamoa) 4 losses; L. Smith. J. Stewart, S. Glover, A.- McKenzie (Georgetown) 3 wins, 1 loss; J. Maxwell, H. Coulter, J. B. Purcell. J. Brown (Phoenix) 4 losses: J. Tressider, W. Berry, R. Crisp, S. J. Taylor (Kai Toa) 2 wins, 2 losses. Section winner: O'Connell. Also qualified: Campbell and McKenzie. Section B.—A. Cameron, J. Sullivan, A. Meek, G. Pierce (Temuka) 3 wins.. .1 loss; A. Mulligan, H. Stichman, W. Oats, J. G. Christie (Awamoa), 1 win, 3 losses; J. Richardson, J. H. Mush«t. C. Don, J. Hart (Meadowbank) 2 wins, 2 losses; A. C. Alcock, M. W. Marriage, W. C. Owen, J. J. Boyd (Roslyn) 1 win. 3 losses; J. A. Dunbar, T. Wright. E. H. Weddes, E. W. Grenfell (Phoenix) 3 wins, 1 loss; S. Malthus, J. Wilson, . H. Shrader, W. E. Thorn (Waimate) 2 wins, 2 losses. Section tie: Pierce and Grenfell. Meadowbank Green Section A.—Lex Clark, J. Orlowski, H. Colquhoun, W. E. Gibson (St. Clair) 2 wins. 2 losses; G. Kemp, R. Hewat, E. Tomkins, A. A. Barsdell (Awamoa) 4 losses; L. Marsden, A. C. Forrest, D. R. Corson, W. Buist (Phoenix) 2. wins, 2 losses; J. Milne, G. Hadlee, J. Greenfield, J. E. Gray (Kia Toa) 4 wins; W. Belcher, J. Dick, W. Thorn, C. Stokes (Hampden) 3 wins, 1 loss; W. Winchester, N. Morrison, E. Warren, G. Joyce (Waimate) 1 win, 3 losses. Section winner: Gray. Also qualified: Stokes. Section B.—C. S. Ayres, H. Tavlor. H. A. Bennett, J. Lindon (Rangiora) 3 wins, 1 loss; A. Clark, A. Watson. H. Robb, G. Cox (Maheno) 1 win, 3 losses. H. Archibald, J. Robertson. J. McKay. J. Hartley (Meadowbank) 4 losses; J. Menzies, L. Parrant, J. B. Davis. A. S. Mclnnes (Temuka) 3 wins, 1 loss. W. Drennan. J. Duncan, J. Jamieson J. T. Calder (Phoenix) 2 wins, 2 losses; D Anderson. J. Henry. J. Nicolson. H. Harraway (St. Clair) 3 wins. 1 loss. Section tie: Lindon. Mclnnes and Harraway. Awamoa Green Section A.—W. Berry. W. E. Moyle, H. Eskrick, E. F. Armstrong (Phoenix) 2 wins, 2 losses; A. Averis. J. Hutt. R. B. Cameron. G. F. Richardson (Waimate) 3 wins, 1 loss. H. W. Johnston. E. J. Chatterton. F Chamberlain. H. A. Brown (Dunsandel) 1 win. 3 losses; J. Crisp, jun.. J. Bain, R. Keen. T. R. Berry (Meadowbank) 3 wins. 1 loss. W. Hogg. R. Stronach. F. Dobbie. J. H. McNish (Leith) 2 wins. 2 losses; T. Livingstone. J. M. Saville, A. Todd. N J Caldwell (Maheno) 3 wins. 1 loss. 'J. Boulton, J. Tait. T. J. Moore. T. Kennedy (Awamoa) 1 win, 3 losses; W. Roycroft. G. Scales. W. Marshall, R. Taggart (Southland) 1 win. 3 losses. Section tie: Richardson, Berry and Caldwell. Section B.—A. Watson. A. Willetts, W. Borrie, J. Crisp, sen. (Phoenix) 1 win. 3 losses; A. W. Adams. H. C. Townshend, F. J. Jenkins, S. Stephens (Sheffield) 4 wins. C. Ruhen. T. C. Coull. R. Wilson. G. Crawford (St. Clair) 4 wins; G. E. Brooker, J. Campbell. W. Rusbatch, D. Findlay (Awamoa) 1 win, 3 losses. R. Fuller,ton. A. J. Cooper, W. Neill. A. B. Walmsley (Kaituna) 3 wins, 1 loss; A. C. Ketchen. A. Marshall. J. Robson. Atholl Robertson (Meadowbank) 4 losses.

J. Carson. W. J. Clarke. G. Atkinson. A. G. Smith (Meadowbank) 2 wins. 2 losses; Woods. A. C. Blaikie, W. H. Morland. F. J. Bailey (Waimate) 1 win. 3 losses. Section tie: Stephens and Crawford. Also qualified: Walmsley.

RUGBY FOOTBALL EXCELSIOR CLUB Mr R. Elder (president) presided at the annual meeting of the Excelsior Football Club on Wednesday night. Referring to the annual report and balance sheet the president stated that considering the heavy expenses incurred during the season the finances of the club were in a very good state. Reference was made to three members of the club who had enlisted, namely, Privates T. Jackson, J. Easton and J. Moyle, and who would shortly be leaving for overseas service, also Mr D. Papps, who had left for the West Coast. Appreciation was expressed for their services to the club. The election of officers resulted:— Patron. Mr James Gerrie; president, Mr R. Elder: senior vice-president. Mr J. Meikle; junior vice-president, Mr Leo Mulligan: trustees, Messrs J. Gerrie and W. Williams; secretary, Mr J. Beattie, jun.; vice-presidents—Messrs A. A. Mays, W. McCombie, A. M. McKenzie, J. Mcintosh, W. Williams; club captain, Mr J. Ross; delegates— Messrs T. Jackson, W. Williams, R. Elder, J. Easton; auditor, Mr J. Gerrie; committee —Messrs J. Beattie, sen.. W. Berry, F. Hearsey, V. Bain; Social Committee—Messrs C. McMurtrie. T. Gray, T. Robinson, O. Laney, W. White, G. Henderson, R. Clelland. Ten new members were elected. Opening day was fixed for March 30, at Takaro Park. OLD BOYS' CLUB

The annual meeting of the Old Boys' Football Club was held in the Strand Tea Rooms on Wednesday night. The annual report and balance sheet, which showed a healthy state of the club's finances, were read and adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr Frank Milner; president, Mr J. A. Hendy; vice-presi-dents, Drs. A. Smith-Morton, R. J. S. Fitzgerald, and R. S. Orbell, Messrs H. Maude, R. E. Dimick, F. Jones, G. Boyd, H. T. Hall, R. D. Cameron, W. D. Cameron, C. J. Mollison, G. Elvidge, C. Zimmermann, A. Robertson, B. B. Blackmore, W. G. Bain, E. O. Martin, B. B. Walton, H. R. Domigan, A. McDonald, J. Poff, R. Farrant. A. R. Low. A. Cameron, N. N. Fraser, J. Familton, M. F. E. Cooney; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. Foster; auditor, Mr S. Muirhead; club captain, Mr R. Farrant; delegates to North Otago Rugby Football Union, Messrs R. Farrant, 'L. Webb, B. B. Blackmore. K. Doig: committee—Messrs R. McLaren, R. Maddigan, A. Clarke. J. Graham. G. Reid, B. B. Blackmore, K. Doig, and captains of junior grades, president and secretary and club captain; trustees, Messrs J. A. Hendy and S. Muirhead. . PERSONAL A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr S. W. Jenkin, at the annual meeting of the -Excelsior Football Club on Wednesday night. Mr Jenkin had been a playing member of the club. Mrs E. J. lies and her small daughter Kathrinc (Dunedin), are the guests of Mrs John Armstrong. Wansbeck street, for the Stringer-Don wedding. At. Thursday's meeting of the Waitaki County Council, a motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr T. S. Little was passed. Mr Rodman (chairman) stated that Mr Little had done great work in the district, both as a farmer and citizen. His death was a great loss to the community. Other speakers who endorsed the chairman's remarks were Crs S. M. Taylpr. R. M. Meek, D. Rodger and J. S. Adams.

SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED MEMBERS OF SECOND ECHELON DINNER BY HARBOUR BOARD Men of the second echelon of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force were entertained at a dinner tendered by the Oamaru Harbour Board in the Queen's Hotel on Wednesday night. Mr R. K. Ireland (chairman of the Harbour Board) presided, and with him were associated Messrs A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P., L. J. K. Familton (Mayor), J. C. Kirkness (deputy mayor), J. Rodman (chairman of the Waitaki County Council), R. K. Gardiner (county clerk), and J. Branthwaita (town clerk). Approximately 25 soldiers were present, including Stoker Maurice, of H.M.S. Achilles, as well as members of the Oamaru Harbour Board, members of the Town and County Councils, and returned soldiers.

The chairman extended a welcome to the members of the second echelon and to Stoker Maurice. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) said that when the Borough Council had approached the Harbour Board to give the function it had been only too pleased to conform with the suggestion. The men, by the very fact that they were in uniform, showed a fine example of patriotism. The average New Zealander did not like fighting, but when the time came he was only too willing to take up arms to defend his rights. Mr James Rodman considered it an honour to be among so many men in khaki. All appreciated the fact that the men had volunteered.

Mr C. J. Mollison, on behalf of the Returned Soldiers' Association, congratulated the men on enlisting. He was sure they would uphold the fine name and traditions of Anzac. Mr A. H. Nordmeyer, M.P., said that the men, in the light of their own conscience had enlisted in the defence of the Mother Country. New Zealand was proud of them as New Zealand soldiers, and was sure that they would uphold the traditions of New Zealand soldiers.

Replying, Second-lieutenant R. M. S. Orbell assured the gathering that the men of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force were every bit as tough as the men of Anzac. Stoker Maurice returned thanks to the Harbour Board, on behalf of the Navy, for the splendid reception he had been given.

At the conclusion of the function gift parcels were distributed to the soldiers from the ladies of North Otago and Captain Godwin.

OAMARU CHURCHES TO-MORROWS SERVICES St. Luke's Parish.—Holy communion 7 and 8 a.m.; Newborough. 11 a.m., holy communion; Totara, 2.30 p.m.. holy communion; St. Luke's. 6.30 r>.m.: Ven. Archdeacon J. D. Russell. Holy communion, 7 and 8 a.m.; St. Luke's, 11 a.m., holy communion; Newborough, 6.30 p.m.:' The Rev. A. H. Blackburn. Easter offerings for clergy. Methodist Church.—Wesley Church. 11 a.m.. "Easter Joy." and 6.30 D.m.. "A Lovely Walk": The Rev. William B. Pickering. Enfield, 2.30 p.m., special thanksgiving service: The Rev. Mr Pickering. Christian Science Service. —Douglas Social Credit Hall, 11 a.m.; subject. " Matter."

Columba Church.—ll a.m. and 6.30 D.m., The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh: Easter services. St". Paul's Church.—Easter services, 11 and 6.30 p.m.. the Rev. Dr T. Paterson; Eveline. 6.30 r>.m.. the Rev. A. Murdoch.

PLUNKET SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING Mrs Munro presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Plunket Society on Tuesday, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr D. Rae for his assistance with the . society s centennial float, and also to Messrs Dewar and McKenzie, and Mr I. Chambers, the Tramping Club, and Mesdames John Macmillan and T. A. Munro. Nurses' Reports The town nurse reported that 161 visits had been paid to homes, and 216 made to the rooms, comprising 106 adults, 90 babies, and 20 older children. New cases for the month were nine; breast-fed, 5; partly breast fed, 2; artificially fed 2. The country nurse stated that 160 visits had been paid to homes, and 55 visits made to the rooms, comprising 25 adults, 24 babies, and six older children. New cases for the month were 10; breast fed, 10.

COUNTY RATES The county clerk (Mr R. K. Gardiner) reported to the Waitaki County Council on Thursday that, rates levied for 1939-40 amounted to £25,724 ss. of which £24.792 17s 8d had been collected, leaving £931 7 S 4d outstanding. Arrears outstanding totalled £l7Bl 12s ?-" £463 4s 8d of arrears having been collected.

NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW HORTICULTURAL WEEK TO BE HELD IN OAMARU An enthusiastic meeting of the committee of the North Otago Horticultural Society on Wednesday night decided unanimously to make application for Oamaru to be the location for Horticultural Week at the end of January or beginning of February. 1941, during which the Parks and Reserves Superintendents' Conference will be held, and the National Flower Show will be held in conjunction with the North Otago Horticultural Society's autumn show.

Mr P. W. Hargreaves (president) was in the chair, and Mr Lennie, representative of the Horticultural Trades Association, addressed the meeting and explained the steps required to be taken in respect to the staging of the show and the general arrangements for Horticultural Week. He felt sure that the society would put Oamaru on the map in respect to the show, and the town would show the larger centres what could be done in this respect. He had no doubt that the 1941 National Show in Oamaru would be a great success. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. .Familton) assured Mr Lennie that the'people of Oamaru would be behind the proposal, and they would make a success of it. After discussion, it was unanimously agreed to hold the 1941 National Show in Oamaru, and Mr Lennie and the Mayor were thanked for attending the meeting and givinff all the information on the subiect with the assurance of the support of the people of Oamaru for the project.

WAITAKI COUNTY COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of the Waitaki County Council was held on Thursday. Mr James Rodman presiding. . Otekaifce Bridge A deputation from the Kurow and Upper Waitaki district, consisting of Mr A. C. J. Robinson and the Rev. J. M. Bates, waited on the council regarding the state of the Otekaike bridge. A petition, signed by over 100 residents, was presented to the council. The deputation stated that if the Otekaike bridge was demolished, it would cause an inconvenience to the travelling public and farmers alike, who used the bridge, as they would have to make a detour, adding another seven miles to the journey. Mr Rodman stated that the bridge had been deemed unsafe by both the county and Public Works engineers. Owing to the shortage of materials, it was out of the question to replace the bridge with a new one. and it would cost roughly about £3OO to repair the bridge. It was also stated by the deputation that the hours of working of the water pump at Kurow were not long enough to cope with the supply needed. They suggested day working, but the chairman stated that if dav working was introduced new equipment would have to be installed, and that meant extra expenditure. Tour of Inspection

It was decided that members make a two-day tour of inspection to see the bridge and recent works in the district. The dates were fixed for April 4 and 5.

The following Treasury notes were received:—Goldfields revenue (February) £1 6s 2d, kea beak subsidy £7 2s 6d, Receiver of Land Revenue " thirds " 2s, highway subsidies £2308 16s lOd.

Cr Brewster and the engineer's recommendation to install one light in Farnham street was approved.

The action of the chairman in directing another £2O to be spent to complete the improvements at Duntroon, was approved. Messrs Lee, Grave and Zimmermann wrote requesting the council's consent to the subdivision of lots 2,3, part 4. D.P. 1083, rnd lot 5 D.P. 1880, Oamaru district (estate Harry Winsley).— Agreed to. The Department of Housing Construction (Wellington) wrote advising that in consideration of the council undertaking to construct a drain near the Dart and' Leith street housing, block, and, accepting all obligations in connection • with it the department would contribute up to £7l 6s 9d in accordance with arrangements made with the chairman and clerk (Mr R. K. Gardiner).—Received.

Mr R. J. Gray wrote drawing attention to the state of Dasher road. —The engineer and member of the riding were authorised to inspect the road. Accounts totalling £18,889 16s 2d (county fund £14,901 lis 2d, highways construction loan £3988 ss) were passed for payment. One building permit to the value of £995 was issued. Tenders

Confirmation of acceptance of Mr T. Pheloung's tender of £8064 18s 6d for Contract No. 1681 A, was received. It was decided to call for tenders for supplying copper pipe and fittings for a hot water system in the council's building.

Engineer's Report The county engineer (Mr H. Murray Reid) reported on the maintenance of county roads and bridges and on the main highways. The Lake Ohau road had been completed, and better progress made on the Longslip-Birchwood road. Kerbing and channelling, and formation of Duntroon footpaths had been completed. The recent floods in the Waitaki River severely damaged the intakes of the Papakaio and Steward Settlement water race systems, and it had been necessary to start pumping operations to keep the freezing works supplied with water. —The report was received.

RUGBY REFEREES' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the North Otago Rugby Referees' Association was held on Wednesday night. Prior to the business of the evening, a suitable presentation was made to Corporal John Kinder, a member of the association, who is leaving shortly with the second echelon of the second N.Z.E.F. Election of Officers The .ejection of officers resulted as follows:—President. Mr J. MacMillan; vice-president, Mr W. Kearns; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr H. W. Cross; delegate to North Otago Rugby Football Union, Mr E. Cameron; executive committee —Messrs W. Bee, W. May, and J. Barber; Appointment Board—Messrs IT. W. Cross, J. Palmer, and E. Cameron; honorary auditor, Mr N. H. Colquhoun. A welcome was extended to a new member, Mr C. Stevenson, formerly of Ashburton.

SALE AT HILDERTHORPE TOTAL CLEARANCE MADE The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd.. effected a complete clearance of stock and implements on behalf of Mr D. McG. Matheson. There was a good attendance of buyers. The following prices were realised:— Sheep.—S.M. ewes. 13s 6d; two. four, and six-tooth ewes, 25 s 6d. 21s 6d, 26s 3d; ewe lambs. 20s 9d; wether lambs, 15s 9d; tw o and four-tooth wethers, 15 s 4d; m.s. lambs. 9s; cull two-tooth ewes, 7s: cull ewes. 2s 3d: Romney ram?, Ign to 3gns. Dairy Cows.—£3 10s to £5; empty heifers. £3: calves. 225; bull, £2. Implements.—Spring dray, £9; wool press. £11: wagon. £lO 10s: M.H. binder. £36: drill. £3B; cultivator, £l3; plough. £5; McCormick-Deering tractor. £BO.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS AUSTRALIANS IN ACTION INVITATION MEETING The visiting university Australisn team was present at a meeting of the North Otago Amateur Athletic Association on Wednesday evening. The visitors showed fine form, but were giving away large handicaps. They expressed appreciation of the track, which they considered one of the best in New Zealand.

The following were the results:— Women's Events 75 Yards Handicap.—D. Stock (ljyds) 1, E. McKone (syds) 2, M. Perkins (jyd) 3. Time. 9 2-ssec. 80 Metres Hurdles.—D. Adams (scr) 1, D Stock (4yds) 2, M. Dodds (7yds) 3. Time, 12 3-ssec. Discus—Z. Horton (25ft) 1, R. Craig (scr) 2 J. Brown (28ft) 3. Distance. 87ft lin. Relay.—Town (J. Ericson. Z. Horton, B. Forbes. D. Stock) 1, Country .(D. Adams, M. Perkins, E. McKone. A. Craig) 2. Junior Events 100 Yards Handicap.—R. Ingles 1. T. Hay 2 N. Whitburn 3. Time, 10 4-ssec. High School 100 Yards.—Brown 1, Steele 2, McDowell 3. Time, 10 4-ssec. Senior Events 100 Yards.—H. Wilson (1/d) 1. R. Middleton (7yds) 2, D. B. Dunn, Australia (scr). 3. Time. 10 l-ssec. 220 Yards.—H. Wilson (10yds) 1, Curtin, Australia (scr), 2, B. Paton (12yds) 3. Time. 23 l-ssec Broad Jump.-T. Hay («t 6m) 1, H. Wilson (2ft 9in) 2, E. Mitchell (4ft 9in) 3. Distance, 22ft 9in. Three-quarter Mile.—A. Aikenhead 1. P. McKone 2. B. Paton 3. Time. 3min 18sec. :■ ■_.-.., 300 Yards.—T. Croft 1. A. Smith (Australia) 2, A. Holland 3. Time. 33 l-ssec Relay—N.O.A.A.A. (L, Smith; ;A. Holland, H. Wilson. B. Paton). 28yds, 1; I. Hedges. R. Middleton. L. Mulligan, 36yds, 2; Australia, scr, 3. Time, 46 l-ssec. • SPORTS AT ENFIELD DOMAIN The following are the handicaps for the sports meeting to be held on the Enfield Domain on Easter Monday:— Women's 75 Yards.—J. Mcßae, P. Erikson Iyd, W. Ryan li, Mavis Dodds 2, N. Hanlin, D. Stock 2J, Z. Horton, D. Adams 3. D. Butcher. J. Ericson 3£, J. Kirk. J. Thomson 4, B. Forbes 5, A. Craig si, E. McKone. A. McDougall 6, I. McNaughton. L. Ericson, M. Turnbull J. Andrew 7, M, Dodds, Y. Baker 7i, J. Prentice, J. Rowland 9, J. Brown 10. Women's 100 Yards.—J. Mcßae, P. Erikson 2yds. W. Ryan. Mavis Dodds, M. Perkins 2J, N. Hanlin 3, D. Stock, Z. Horton 5. J. Ericson 5, D. Butcher si, J. Thompson 6, E. McKone, J. Kirk, A Craig 7i, A. McDougall, J. Andrew 8 M. Turnbull, L. Ericson Bi, Y, Baker 10. J. Rowland Hi.

80 Metres Hurdles.—D. Adams scr, J. Mcßae 3yds, N. Hanlin 4yds and 1 hurdle, D. Stock syds and 1 hurdle, J. Thomson 7yds and 1 hurdle, M. Dodds Byds and 1 hurdle. High JumT>.—B. Forbes scr, M. Turnbull 4Jin, D. Adams si, A. McDougall 61. Discus.—A. Craig scr, I, McNaughton 25ft, L. Ericson, A. McDougall 30, J, Andrew. J. Brown 32. Junior 220 Yards.—F. J. O'Gorman, E. Jamieson scr. T. Hay 1, M. Scott 7, N. Whitburn. E. Mitchell 7i, J, Ormandy 8. Junior 880 Yards.—L. McPhee scr. M. Sullivan syds. V. McKay 10, M. Drake 15. A. Fulton 40, R. Caffey 55, H. W. Turvey 70, W. McGee 75. Junior Discus—K. Calder. J. Glover scr, M. Scott Bft, E. Currie 12, J. Fallon. 15, J. Buzan 36, G. Roney 40, H. Forbes 43. H. Harvey 44. S. Holland 50. Junior Javelin.—K. Calder scr. M. Scott 15ft, A. R. Guy. A. Opie 20. E. Currie 25, J. Buzan 40. H. W. Turvey 50, H. Harvevso. '

120 Yards Hurdles.—D. McGregor scr. J. Fallon, B. Brook 7yds and 1 hurdle, G. Brook 10yds and 1 hurdle.

Junior Hop, Step and Jump.—K. Calder, A. R. Guy scr. E. Currie lft 3in. J. Fallon 2ft 6in. E. Mitchell 4ft 3in.

Junior High Jump.—A. R. Guy scr. G. Roney, A. Opie 3in. E. Currie 4in, B. Paton 3in.

Open 100 Yards.—J. Sinclair scr, E. Jamieson Iyd, T. Hav 4. R. Middleton 3-|, H. Wilson. A. Holland 4J, R. Paton s£, N. Whitburn. I. Hedges. T. Croft. J. Ormandy 6, J. Glover 6i N. Cox 7J, G. Reid. A. R. Martin 8, L. Fagg 9J.. B. Smith 10.

Open 220 Yards.—J. Sinclair scr. R. Emmerson 6yds, C. Keppel 8. T. Croft. 9 R. Martin 10. R. Paton, H. Whitaker 11. I. Hedges 12. 440 Yards Open.—l. McLennan scr. J. Sinclair 3yds. C. Keppel 6. R. Emmerson 10. D. Squire 13. H. Wilson 17, F. O'Gorman 18. R. Martin. H. Whitaker 15, T. Croft 20, R. Middleton 24, R. Paton 24. 880 Yards Open.—L. V. Dickison, I. McLennan scr. C. Keppel 10yds. R. Martin 20. R. McKone 3.5. H. Whitaker 40 T. Croft 60. W. Diver 65. M. Cox 100. Mile Open—L. V. Dickison scr. D. Squire 45yds. V. McKay 110.' M. Sullivan 115 W. Diver 130. R. Caffey 180, W. McGee 200, M.'Drake 100. Pole Vault—L. Fagg scr. A. R. Martin A. Opie lft. H. Whitaker lft Sin, H. Forbes 2ft 3in. Hammer. —A. A. Cameron scr. J. Dalgleish 10ft, R. Paton 15, L. Fagg 34. Discus. —A. A. Cameron scr. J. Dalgleish sft. J. Glover 18. R. Emmerson, L. Mulligan. L. Fagg. R. Martin 25, L. K. Donovan.3o. N. Cox 40. Shot Putt.—A. A. Cameron scr. J. Dalgleish lft. R. Paton .6, R. Emmerson 8 H. Wilson. L. K. Donovan 10. 220 Yards Hurdles.—A. G. Holland scr, H. Whitaker 7yds and 1 hurdle. J. Ormandy, R. Emmerson Byds and 1 hurdle. A. R. Guy 10yds and 1 hurdle, B. Smith. N. Cox 14yds and 1 hurdle. Broad Jump.—To be handicapped.

ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Proceeds for Parcels On Saturday evening last a delightful party was given by Captain F. A. E. Godwin at the Star and Garter Tearooms, the gross proceeds of which were devoted to the provision of parcels for North Otago members 01. the second echelon. Bridge and other card games were the chief amusement of the evening, and all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. As a result of the gathering, the sum of £8 12s 6d was collected. Thanks to Captain Godwin for his hospitality and initiative were expressed by the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton), Messrs C. E. Taylor and F. Ericson (Oamaru Returned Soldiers' Association), and J. A. Macpherson. I . . A Correction It was stated in error in Thursday*!? report of the secondary school lifesaving that Waitaki had defeated King's High School in the life-saving, whereas King's High School was first, Southland second, and Waitaki third. Waitaki won the swimming, which was a separate competition from the lifesaving. Achilles Rating Honoured By invitation of the rector of the Waitaki Boys' High School (Mr F. Milner), Stoker Maurice, of H.M.S. Achilles, was present at morning assembly at the school recently. He gave a concise talk on the River Plate battle, and was accorded three hearty cheers by the boys. Success of Centennial Week At the monthly meeting of the Waitaki County Council on Thursday, the chairman (Mr James Rodman) spoko of the great success of the recent centennial celebrations. The success was greatly due to the wonderful collaboration between the two councils. He stated that he had heard that Oamaru's procession was one of the best in the Dominion.

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENT! MAJESTIC THEATRE "Bachelor Mother" Heralded by advance preview reports as one of the season's most sprightly and original .. comedy romances, "Bachelor Mother" will meke its local debut at the Majestic Theatre to-night, with Ginger Rogers and David Niven in the stellar roles. Miss Rogers in the role of a department store sales girl displays her flair for comedy which she recently em; ployed in " Vivacious Lady" and " Stage Door." Niven's characterisation as an adamant store executive is a refreshing departure from his roles in " Wuthering Heights" and " Dawn Patrol." An hilarious mix-up over a baby forms the axis round which "Bachelor Mother" revolves. Holding a temporary job in the store during the Christni's rush. Miss Rogers—in her lunch hour —finds an..infant on the steps of a foundling home, and is instantly mistaken for the child's mother. The more Ginger protests the more she is disbelieved, and the home authorities report the matter to the store executives. Niven. a vice-presi-dent and the son of the store's owner, investigates for himself, and he, too, is convinced that Ginger is the mother. He immediately shifts her to the permanent staff and gives her a rise. This only infuriates Ginger, who is at her wits' end to shift the care of the child to others with hilarious consequences for all concerned. Plans are at the theatre.

OPERA HOUSE -;::.. " Five Came Back" .'■"•;.".: Marooned four weeks in an impenetrable tropical, jungle.: after a plane accident, under constant threat of death from a sinister'tribe of he~'dhunters. the dire plight of '.il-' people unfolds in the dramatic story - of; "Five Came Back," which heads the programme at the Opera House to-night. The story deals with.the forced landing of a passenger plane and the tense waiting of passengers until it can be repaired. When it is apparent that only five of the party can return, the drama reaches spectacular • heights. "Hit Parade" Frances Langfurd and Phil Regan head a great assemblage of musical end comedy talent in . the ".Hit Parade," the merry musical comedy which accompanies " Five Came Back " at the Opera HOuse to-night. The film is full of gay surprises. hila?*««sly funny dialogue sequences, specialty song numbers, and humorous antics of a host of specialty artists. .• Eddy Duchin End his band and Duke Ellington and his famed combination 1 of swing artists ■ supply the music. ■■ '"' Special Matinee To-day ,1

At the matinee this afternoon, commencing ft 2 o'clock, the programme will include "Five Came Back," two serials, a Popeye cartoon, a big comedy, and en Easter egg for each of the first 400 children to attend.

PALMERSTON R.S.A. Smoke Concert On Monday night the Returned Soldiers' Association entertained the local soldiers at a smoke . concert at .which Mr R. Paul presided. Speaking as an old soldier, Mr Paul-gave advice to the guests. Corporal W. Morrison returned thanks to the association' for the kind gesture on behalf of his fellow soldiers. ■-.'=