North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24296, 13 May 1940, Page 3

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE O AMARU DISTRICT

RUGBY FOOTBALL OLD BOYS BEAT EXCELSIOR MAHENO DEFAULT Ground and weather conditions at the Oval on Saturday were favourable for Rugby, and an Interesting game resulted in Old Boys beating Excelsior by 6 points to nil. Maheno was again unable to field a senior team, and the match at Maheno went to Athletic by default. >' Excelsior v. Old Boys Facing a bright sun, Excelsior carried play to Old Boys’ territory, and from a penalty Laney’s .kick fell just short of the bar. A minute later he had another chance' to open the account, but missed an easy kick from right in 'front of the posts. Good play by Old Boys placed Excelsior on the defensive for a spell, but Robson’s kicks from penalties lacked direction. At the third attempt, however, he landed a goal. Old Boys 3 Excelsior nil. Grant almost equalised, the ball swinging just outside the posts, and after a bright exhibition, half time came without alteration to the score. The second spell opened in sensational manner, for Croft smothered a kick, obtained possession and raced through the defence to dive for the line. It looked like a try, but he must have been short of his objective, and the referee awarded a penalty against him for lying on the ball; Old Boys livened up, and earned play.to— the other end, where Maddigan broke through a gap to score. Robson missed With the kick. Old Boys 6. Excel-, sior nil. Taylor and Gardiner staved oft Excelsior attacks, and Henderson twice made good runs, whilst Davies made a bold bid to cross in the corner. The Blue backs set. up a good passing rush but Robson cut off the pass, and the final whistle blew with the score:— Old Boys .. ... . . -■ 6 points. Excelsior .. .. .. • • Nil. Mr W. Bee was the referee. Juniors Athletic 20. Old Boys nil. MOTHERS’ UNION , NEWBOROUGH BRANCH Archdeacon Russell took the opening service at the fifth birthday of the Newborough Mothers’ Union on Thursday, Mrs Maclntyre presiding after the service. Messages of felicitation were received from Mrs Waring (the first president), and Mrs Finder (life vice-president of St. Luke’s branch). A vocal trio was given by Mesdame Burridge, Gribben, and Hughes, with Mrs Maclntyre at the organ, and a Mothers’ Union playette was presented by these four members and Mrs Turvey. An enjoyable flower competition was arranged by Miss Maclntyre Bouquets given by Mrs Blacklock, were presented to Mrs Maclntyre and Mrs Williamson (presidents of Newborough and St. Luke’s), and to Mrs Thomas (Newborpugh secretary), and floral sprays were presented to Mrs Holland (vice-president of the Newborough Guild), and to Miss Sumpter (Newborough Sunday School). The five candles on the birthday cake, made- by Miss Maclntyre, were lit by Archdeacon Russell and blown out by the Rev. A. H. Blackburn, and Mrs Corlett cut the cake. Mrs Williamson conveyed the. good wishes and congratulations of St. Luke’s branch, appropriate replies being given by Mesdames Maclntyre and Turvey.; ; , BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S RESULTS Oamaru 34, Polytechnic A 4. Polytechnic B 13, Ardgowan 8.

MINIATURE RIFLES NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION .ANNUAL MEETING Mr W. T. Ford (president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the North Otago Miniature Rifle Association on Saturday night. The annual report and balance sheet, showing a credit balance of £l9 6s Id. were adopted. Appreciation was expressed of the services given to the association by the retiring secretary (Mr C. Rennie), who declined re-election. Election of .Officers The following officers were elected fdr the ensuing year:—Patron, Colonel •J. Cowie Nichols: president, Mr W. T. Ford; deputy president, Mr D Grant; Executive Committee—Messrs A. Banks. G. Campbell. W. Gibson. E. Nicolson. C. Rennie, J Dunn, and J. Carlson; vice-presi-dents—Messrs D Williams. W. Aitken J. M Forrester, A. Brown, W Webb, J. C. Parcell, A C. Robinson, C Andrew, "and C. Rennie: secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Koppert; honorary auditor. Mr C. G. Meikle; honorary solicitor, Mr J. C. Parcell: delegates to the South Island Association. Messrs W T. Ford and D. Grant. General The affiliation fee was reduced from £1 Is to 12s 6d per club. Mr A. C. Robinson Intimated that he would again give the trophy for the junior competition. The honorarium for the retiring secretary was fixed at £lO 10s, the same as in. previous years. The question of fixing the date for the first round of the North Otago Times Shield competition was left in the hands of the executive. There was considerable discussion on the McWilliam Memorial Shield competition on the question whether clubs could travel in view of the petrol restrictions, or whether it should be m=de a postal match competition.—The matter was referred to the executive, the opinion of clubs to be ascertained in the meantime. A recommendation was passed to the executive that the shield and meric competition should be fired on the same target, the inner bull’s-eye to count, with other values based on the metric system, in the metric competition, Past Presidents’ Badges Past presidents’ badges, were presented to the following:—D. Williams, 1926-29; W. J. Laney. 1929-1932; H. Koppert. 1932-1933; C. H. Andrew. 1933-19o>8; W. T. Ford, 1938. A presentation of bookends was made to Mr Andrew in appreciation of his services to the association. Weekly Shoots Oamaru Ladies’ Club.—Miss B. Marshall 78 Miss D. French 76, Mrs Dennison 76, Mrs Thyne 75, Mrs Ni»mo 75, Miss E. Rusbatch 75, Mrs Lawrie 74, Miss Peterson 74, Mrs Waby 74, Mrs Roney 71, Miss Lindsay 68, Miss V. French 66, Miss B. Rusbatch 65, Miss McDonald 63, Mrs E. Clelland 60, Mrs W. Clelland 60. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—May 13: 7.13 a.m. and 7.40 p.m. Coastal Movements The m.v. Karu is due to-morrow to load for Weliington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui is to load on Wednesday, May 22, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne., via ports. The Waipiata, from Auckland, is due this evening to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton.

GOLF STROKE HANDICAP The Stroke Handicap played by the Horth Otago Golf Club on Saturday resulted as follows:—Watson 94—24—70, S. R. Mawhiney 89—17 —72, J. H. Scott 100— 27—73, F. S Millies 83—9—74, G. Bulleid 104—30—74, R. Domigan 85—9—76, E. Fraser 86 —10—76, A. Mcßeath 85—8—77, R. B. Nicholls 83—5—78, L. McCallum 103—24—79, N. McQuade 101—22—79. G. McLeod 101—22—79 Women’s Club file draw for the postponed L.G.U. match is as follows: — First Tee.—Mrs Ireland v. Mrs Meek, Miss Lane v. Miss Armstrong, Mrs Mcßeath v. Mrs Burton, Mrs Grater v. Miss P. Robins, Mrs McEwan v. Miss Nicolls, Mrs Hunter v. Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Jordan v. Mrs Irving, Miss Shayle-George v. Mrs Barclay, Miss Garrey v. Mrs Watson, Miss McQuade v. Miss Simpson, Mrs Ewart v. Miss Robins, Mrs McDouall v. Mrs Spooner. Mrs Forrest v. Mrs Farrell. Mrs Mitchell v. Mrs Turyey. Mrs Wilson a bye. Tenth Tee.—Miss Williams v. Mrs Murison, Miss Henderson v. Mrs Kerr, Mrs Tait v. Mrs Yeoman, Miss Smith v. Mrs McDowell, Miss Kerr v. Miss Parker, Mrs Steenson a bye. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJEStIC THEATRE “ The Man in the Iron Mask.”—The main attraction at the Majestic Theatre to-night and Tuesday will be “ The Man in the Iron Mask.” The France of Louis XIV is the background, and the story deals with the lives of King Louis and his twin brother, Philippe, who at birth is whisked away to the country in order to avoid succession complexities. At the age of 22 years Philippe turns up at the Royal Court. ‘Louis is astonished at his brother's likeness to him and decides to use him to gain his own ends. The unsuspecting Philippe " doubles ” for the King who uses him to win the heart for the King of the Infanta Maria Theresa (Joan Bennett), daughter of the King of Spain. Eventually Louis decides that he cannot tolerate longer the success of Philippe, whom he condemns to the Bastille, there to wear for ever a heavy iron mask. Philippe is rescued and Louis, after some swift-mov-ing action, meets, his deserts. Louis Hayward gives an outstanding performance, playing the double role of King Louis and Philippe. OPERA HOUSE “ British Intelligence.”—ln Warner Brothers’ thrilling new picture, “ British Intelligence.” which concludes at the Opera House to-night, espionage is the theme which has been woven into a super-exciting melodrama which relegates actual warfare to a ghostly position in the background and brings to the fore the dangers, that beset the espionage operatives. Boris Karloff, a menacing figure with a scar from cheekbone to chin, and a limp, and beautiful Margaret Lindsav are the chief spies of the piece. Karloff plays Franz Strendler, of the German Intelligence Service, and Miss Lindsay his counterpart, who is working for the British Intelligence. Helene, or Miss Lindsay, succeeds in convincing the German espionage chiefs that she is a faithful worker in the Fatherland’s cause, when in reality she has been “ planted ” by the British in the hope that her “ work ” for the enemy will eventually lead her to Strendler. The result of her activities and those of her crafty rival agents makes thrilling and interesting entertainment. „ . , “ Missing Evidence.”—How G-men track down a nation-wide syndicate engaged in the distribution of counterfeit sweepstakes tickets is graphically depicted in “ Missing Evidence,Universal drama showing at the Opera House with “ British Intelligence ” to-night and on Monday. Preston Foster .portrays a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, who directs the Government's attack upon the crime ring. Irene Hervey is Foster s leading lady, who first opposes him. then assists him in his racket-smashing activities. Others in the cast include Chick Chandler. Inez Courtney, Noel Madison, Joe Downing and Oscar O’Shea. Baby Contest.—Babies from 73 to 144 will lie shown to-night. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Scottish Hal! After an interval of three months for new roofing and,renovations to the Scottish Hall, the popularity of the Scottish Society’s weekly dance was again exemplified on Saturday night by an attendance of 330 couples. This opening function for the renovated hall was a great success, and patrons thoroughly enjoyed themselves to the strain of music supplied by the New Gaiety Orchestra. Mr G. Craig was M.C. Farmers’ Union An illustrated lantern lecture and address will be given on swine husbandry and pig production in the Enfield Hall on Friday, May 24, by Mr N. Macdonald (supervisor of the Otago and Southland District Pig Council), and Mr H. R. Denize (principal inspector of the Live Stock Division of the Department of Agriculture). The annual meeting of the North Otago Farmers* Union will be held in the Lyric board room, Itchen street, Oamaru, on Friday next, at 2 o’clock. Poultry Board Election Particulars will be found In the advertising columns of the branch meetings, at which registered poultry farmers are entitled to exercise their votes for the election of a New Zealand Poultry Board member for Otago and Southland C.E.M.S Mr B Brady presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Church of England Men’s Society, at which Mr M. H R. Jones gave an address on “ Spiritual Influences in War Time." Mr Jones recounted his experiences In the last war, and commended the work of the chaplains and Y.M.C.A. and other spiritual leaders, and spoke of the religious spirit which underlay the feelings of the soldiers, even though often Unexpressed. PERSONAL Mrs Robert Mackay, of Howick, Auckland. is visiting her daughter, Mrs John McMurtrie, of Tokarahi. Archdeacon J. D. Russell will leave Oamaru to-day to attend the annual conference of the Church of England Men s Society at Wanganui, from May 14 to 16 He will be the guest of Mr Eric Hewat, of Wanganui, a former parishioner of St. Luke’s and a pupil of the Waitaki Boys’ High School. Mr Hewat, who has been in Dunedin to examine students at the Dental* College, spent the week-end with his parents in Ure street, Oamaru

BABY CONTEST LEADING CONTESTANTS After three complete showings, the following are the leading contestants in tne Centennial Baby Contest; —Babies Hill, Kearns, Budd, Brown, Todd, Lawrence, Crichton, Murray, Pollock. Joyce, Turvcy, Waby, Martin, Hyland. "hockey Rovers A 3 (Maxwell 2, Shcrwin 1) beat Rovers B 1 (Tucker 1). Oamaru B 2 (Shermin 1, Thomson 1) drew with Rovers A 2 (Thorpe 1. Brain 1).