North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24327, 18 June 1940, Page 4

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

WAR CONDITIONS IN ENGLAND ADDRESS TO ROTARY CLUB At the beginning of this present war. people in England were not taking it as seriously as the 1914-18 conflict, said Mr A. W. Gibb in his opening remarks of an address to the Oamaru Kotary Club yesterday. There were 12 months of suspense before the present conflict, and the British Governmen took the Polish invasion as a test case. Mr Gibb spoke of the air raid precautions in England The main fear of the people from air attacks were high explosive bombs, as well as incendiary bombs and gas attacks. About half a million men had been posted to home defence positions, and anti-aircraft batteries were scattered all over the country. The big hazard for enemy aircraft were the blimps. ' These were barrage ballobns filled with hydrogen gas on to which wire cables were connected. When these blimps were at a height ot between 14.000 and 17,000 feet, any aircraft would have to fly over them to bomb their objectives inside the barrage. At such a height, bombing accuracy would be hampered. The greatest project undertaken by the A. was the evacuation of thousands of children and disabled persons from the cities into the country At one city alone 11,000 children were billeted in barns, halls, and even churches. The organisation for this project was really wonderful and everybody was willing to help. , Regarding the Hore-Belisha resignation from the War Office. Mr Gibb stated that the newspapers made a first-class sensation of it, but it died down fairly quicklv and his exit was' quiet and dignified. . Rotarian-president A. E. Fox presided, and a vote of thanks was accorded the speaker RUGBY FOOTBALL NORTH OTAGO UNION The weekly meeting ot the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union was held last night. Mr M F Woodward (the president) occupied the chair. Waltaki Boys’ High School was granted permission for the first fifteen to travel to Dunedin to play the King’s High School on Wednesday. It was decided to offer August 3 to the Ashburton Union for a representative match between Ashburton and North Otago, at Ashburton. The following is the draw for Saturday; Seniors.—Excelsior v. Old Boys, at Oval at 2.30 p.m. (Mr J. MacMillan). Juniors.—Old Boys v. Waltaki, at Oval at 1.15 p.m. (Mr R. Gleeson): Athletic v Excelsior, at No 2, at 2.30 p.m. (Mr C, Campbell), Third Grade-Old Boys v. Waltaki, at No. 2, at 2.15 p.m (Mr J. Cossens); Athletic v. Glencoe, at No. 3, at 1.15 p.m (Mr H. J. Robins) \ Fourth Grade.—■ Athletic v. Waltaki, at Takaro Park, at 2 p.m. (Mr R. McLaren); St. Kevin’s v. Excelsior, at No 3. at 2.30 p.m. (Mr A. Stlchman). Fifth Grade.—St. Kevin’s v, Waltaki C. at School, at 1.15 p.m. (Mr W. Rae); Athletic v. Waitaki A, at No. 4, at 2.30 p.m ■(Mr T. Wesley): Waitaki B, a bye SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 18: 1.1 a.m. and 1.27 p.m. Coastal Movements' The m.v. Karu is due to load about Thursday, June 27, for Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui is to load on Wednesday. June 26. for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. The Walpiata is expected about Saturday, June 29, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. INTERSCHOOI FOOTBALL ST. KEVIN’S v. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS The annual Rugby match between St. Kevin’s College and Christian • Brothers (Dunedin) will be played at St. Kevin’s to-morrow, commencing at 2.30 p.m The teams are as follows: „ ■ Christian Brothers.—Backs—T. Carroll. B. Scanlan, B. Pettit, J. Scanlon, C. Gallagher, N. Mullin, T, Howell; forwards— F. O’Dea. C. Stapp, D. Cadigan, G. De Latour, J. Skinner. A. Reid. J. Michael. K. C ”s’t l Kevin’s.—Backs —M. O’Brien, K. Howard, T. McMullan, G. Lynch T. Hansby, J. McKone, P. Durkin: forwards— G. Mustchin, J. Bennett, K. O’Connor. C. Brown, P. Fallon. P. Murray, J. Boyle. J. Hughes; emergencies—R. O’Brien, P. Nash. J. McCombie. J. Valentine. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ Beau Geste.” —Pictured once again—but this Wine in dialogue—“ Beau Geste , is proving its popularity with Oamaru audiences at the Majestic Theatre. This is a wonderful story of British heroism in the French Foreign Legion and the courageous Gestes of P. C. Wren s great story thrill picturegoers as the tale unfolds All that was so spectacular in the silent picture of 13 years ago has been retained in this modern production. Outstanding are the scenes in which the desert fort is manned with corpses, the discovery of them by the relief forces, the death of the sergeant, and the escape from the fort besieged by the enemy. In the 1939-40 version Gary Cooper tops the biil, with Ray Milland and Robert Preston, who stood out so markedly in " Union Pacific,” in the principal supporting roles. The part of Sergeant Markoff is taken by Brian Donlevy, one of the best “heavies” on the screen, and Susan Hayward and Heather Thatcher are cast in the two feminine roles. Though this is a picture that contains masculine virility, it has an appeal that is not limited by sex or age. There is also a first-class programme of supports, and the box plans are at the Bristola . OPERA HOUSE ; Paris Honeymoon.’’—Bing Crosby sings four catchy songs in the gay comedy romance, “ Paris Honeymoon,” which screens at the Opera House to-night and Wednesday night. The songs are “You’re a Sweet Little Headache.” “ I Have Eyes. “ The Funny Old Hills,” and ‘ Joobalai. The cast includes Franciska Gaal, Edward Everett Horton. Shirley Ross and Akim Tamiroff. The story abounds in delightfully humorous situations, of which the cast makes the fullest use The supporting programme includes a sports item Paragraphic, cartoon and news reel Baby Contest.—Baby photographs and film are now available at the Opera House between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.. and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. dally. PERSONAL A motion of sympathy with Mr James Hopley. a former member of the union, in the death of his wife, was passed by the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union last night. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr F. Roston (London), Mr and Mrs L. M Mackay (Auckland). Mr H. J. Dineen, Mr K. Redpath (Wellington). Mr L. J. Dumbleton (Nelson), Mr A. H. Mazcy. Mr A. F. Gordon (Christchurch), Miss M. Pottinger (Teschemakers), Mr and Mrs R. A. Pannett. Miss E Pannett, Miss J. Pannett (Clinton). Mrs I Pottinger. Mrs F B, Tymons (Invercargill).

OBITUARY MR JAMES CARSON Through the death on Saturday of Mr James Carson, at the age of 5/ years, Oamaru has lost a well-known and highlyrespected citizen. Mr Carson was born at Enfield, and had been connected with the butchery business all his life. For many years he was in partnership with his brother. Mr Alex Carson, in Oamaru, and up till recently he was in partnership with Mr W. A. McDonald in Thames street. Of a quiet and very likeable disposition, Mr Carson was popular with his fellow men, his chief interests outside his home and business being in bowling, of which sport he was an ardent follower. He had his fair measure of success on the green, and figured prominently in club .competitions and tournaments. Mr Carson was a member of the Meadowbank Bowling Club, of which he was a past president. He is survived by ,his widow and three daughters and two sons RED CROSS APPEAL Windsor Park Collections.—J. Adams, £1; E. H. Watson, £1; R. Pringle, £2; A. A. Webster, £2 2s; H. Harper, £1; Hamilton Bros., £5; S. Wills. £2; A. McFarlane, £1 Is; D. H. Familton, £2: E. Mcßae, £1; J B, Johnstone, £1; R. E. McLeod. £1; R. A‘. Johnstone. £1; F. Mulligan. 10s; J. Rutherford, 10s; A. Hellwell, 10s; W Wills, 10s; J. Johnstone, 10s; D. O’Neill, 10s; J. Turnbull, 10s: Mrs Scherp, 10s; D, Waddell, 10s; W. Craig, 7s 6d; E. Finlinson, ss: Miss Campbell. ss: A. Niney. Is; E. Heatley, Is “Symbols,” 10s; engine room employees, Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company, £6 iOs; Oamaru waterside workers’ collection, £8; Windsor W.I. collection (additional), ss; I. W. Anderson (Kurow), £5; Co-op. staff dance, £1; N. Borland, 2s 6d; Mx-s W. Ford (Hampden). 3s: W. Kemp (Hampden) £l. Kurow Collections.—D. Stewart. ss; J. B. Harrison, is 9d; W. Linwood, 2s; M. Giilard, ss; Mxddleditch, 3s; Murphy, os; Mx-s R. Hutchison, ss; T. Evelyn, as; Miss McGregor, ss; xvxiss Ellis, £1; Mr and Mrs R. A. IVlunro, £2; E. Cairns, 2s; S. Hawthorne, lus; H. Stewart, £1; Mrs Stewart, sen., 2s 6d; J. Kelly, 10s; Mrs Hardy, ss; Mrs Hoad, 2s 6d; J, Chapman, £2; A. Don, ss; Mrs Valentine, sen., ss; L. McKinnon, ss; L. Bloomfield. 2s 6d; M. Murdoch, 3s; Mr and Mrs J. Shanks, £2 2's; H. M. Gx-ant, £2; Mrs Black, Ss; R. Buchanan, ss; W. Robinson, ss; J. M. Brown, 2s tid; W. Bremner, 2s 6d; Mrs Bradshaw. 3s; S. Aitken, £1; Mrs H. Collins, 3s; Mr and Mrs Grainger, 10s; Mr and Mrs Hodges, ss; Mr and Mrs Sanders, ss; Mrs Condon, ss; Mrs Connor, ss; Mrs Souness, ss; Mrs McKinney, 3s; A. T Valentine, 10s; H. McKinnon, ss; J. H, McKay, 2s 6d; Mrs D. Cairns, ss; L. Warwick, £1; L. Harx-is, 10s; Mr and Mrs Neave, £2 2s; T. Hollands, 4s 6d; J. Malmanche, 10s; Mr and Mrs Warwick, sen., 2s; H. J. B. Munro, £5; Mr and Mrs Macaulay, £3 3s; J. Trotter £3 3s; W. Cochrane, £1; R. Nelson, £1; C. Sim, £1; V. Shears. £1; C. Beattie, 10s; J. Hamilton, ss; J. Stockbridge, ss; M. Lawlor, £2; Mrs W. Trase, ss; Jackson, 2s 6d; Mrs McGenn, 2s; Sargent, 2s; Dingwall, 2s; Mrs Sullun, 2s 6d; L. and J. Fenton, 2s 6d; Mrs G. Cogger, 2s 6d; Mrs Wilson, 2s; “ Dobbie,” 2s 6d; Denniston, 2s»W. K. Sumpter, 2s sd; Dickie, 2s 6d; G. Elliott, 2s 6d; C. Dakers, ss; W. Shepphard, 2s; F. Cochrane, 2s; S, S„ 2s;- Mr and Mrs ' McLean, ss; Mrs A. A. Collins, ss; E. L. Stevenson, 2s 6d; Mrs W. G. Munro. 10s; M. M„ 10s: Mrs F. Nye, ss; Mrs A. B. Dunstan, 10s; E Cogger. 10s; L. Worthington, 2s 6d; Mrs G. McAughtrie, 2s 6d; Miss McAughtrie, 2s 6d; E. Cairns, 2s; J. W. M. Dickson, 2s 6d; Mr and Mrs J. L. McPhail, £5; Jackson, ss; Miss R, Collins, 2s 6d; Mrs A. Munro, 2s 6d; Mrs D. Campbell, ss; D. Moffett, 2s 6d; R. Gibson, 10s; J. Alexander, 10s; C. R. Mum, £1; Mrs C. T. Munro, ss; Mrs T. A. Munro. £1; Mrs A. H. Chapman, £1; M. G. Chapman, ss; A. H. Chapman, £3 3s; Mrs P. Cochrane, 2s; W. H. McDonald, 3s; Mrs A. Cairns, 2s; C. T. Munro, 15s; Miss McGimpsey, 2s; A. Laurenson, ss; W. Hogg, ss; Mr and Mrs A. C, J. Robinson, £2; D. Steel, £5 ss; C. E. Wylie, £7; A. Macfarlane,’ £2; A. McNeill. £2; M. Sullivan. £3 8s: M. Brisco, 10s; H. McCabe, ss; Mrs H. Jennings, 2s; Mrs Fuller, 2s 6d; Mrs Scott, 2s; Wills. 2s; Mrs Kendall, 2s 6d, Mrs Sinclair, 2s 6d; Mrs R. Brown, 2s; Mrs Cameron, 2s; Mrs Reid, 2s; Mrs Bain, 2s 6d; R. Black. ,2s 6d; C, Falloon, 2s 6d; P. Hitchens. 2s 6d; M. Stringer, 2s 6d; D. Mitchell. 2s; E. A. Schmitz, 2s; J. Kellly, 2s; J. Luskie, 2s; J. McGrath, 2s; H, Holland, 2s; D. Percy, 2s; M. Riley, 2s 6d; J. McPherson. 2s; L. Hennesey, 2s 6d; K. Wiltshire, 2s 6d; R. Walker, 2s; T. Shearer, 2s 6d; 1. Densem, 2s 6d; R. Robinson. 2s; E. Weir, 2s; P. Hannan. 2s; O. Watts. ss; J. Ward, 2s 6d; C. Williams, 2s 6d; C. Lange, 2s 6d; P. Sutherland, ss; K. Kallig, 2s fad; A, Blair, 2s; R. Wildgrove. 2s 6d; “ Friend, 2s 6d; J. Halliburton. 2s: V. Davies,. 2s. 6d; W Malcolm, G. Samuelson, 3s; C. Davies. 2s 6d- Dent, 2s; W, B. O’Connell, 10s; C T. G. Clark, 2s 6d; J. Henderson, 2s 6d- Mrs Watson, 2s 6d; Mrs Aitcheson, 2s*6d; Mrs Hunt, 2s; D. Hunt, Is; K. Austin. 2s 6d; F. Adams, ss; H. Coueret, 2s 6d- K. Dodds, 2s 6d; Mrs Virgers, is; E ’Deane, 2s; H. Loader. 2s; Mrs Blakaly, 10s- Geddes, 2s 6d; Mr and Mrs H. G Smith, £5 ss; Mr and Mrs Card, £5; Mrs A. A. Grant. £2; - McKay £4; Taylor, 3s; N. French, 2s; J. McKay, 10s: Mrs J. Kelland, £5; E. A. Munro, £1; R. Adamson, ss; J. P. McDonald, 10s; W. M. Sutherland, £1; T, Shanks. 10s; Andrew, ss; H. C. and M. M., IDs; P. Stabler, ss; J. Sutherland. £1; W. McKenzie, Ss; Mrs Sanders, 10s; E. R. Sanders, 10s; C. H. Hoad. ss; R. Vincent, £5 ss; C. Harris, £5: A. Wilson, £5; G. Russell, 2s; A. Wilson, 10s; T. McGimpsev. £1; A. Lucas, £1; G. Taylor, 10s; Mrs McCone, £1; J. R. Hill, £1; F. Kerr, 10s; T. Nye, ss; A. Nye, 10s; G. Warwick, £1; R. H. Jefferis, £1; W. Scott, £x; J. Mulvena, £1; W. Mulvena. £1; G. Grave, sen,, £3; R. A. Jefferis, 10s; Robert Linwood. 7s 6d; J. Phillips, 7s sd; G. Brown, 7s 6d; L. Kitto. 10s; S. D. Taylor, 10s; Aubrey Bros., £1; A. F. T. Munro. £1; W. Patterson,' £1; W. Waldron, £1 0s 6d; Miss Cameron, 10s; H. J. Wardell. £lO 10s; W. T. Warden, £10; Mrs H J. Warden, £5 ss; Mrs W. T, Wardell. £5; J M. Warden, £1; Mr and Mrs F. Mead, £1- L, G. -ochrane, £1; M. Stericker. 10s; Mrs Campbell. 2s Bd; H. Valentine, £1; Mr and Mrs Gray, £1; Mr and Mrs G Woods, £2 2s; Mr and Mrs Blunt, '2l; J McKinnon, £1; "Anonymous.” 10s; Mr and Mrs J. Cochrane, 10s; J. Munro, *os; H Munro. £1; J. Duffy, £2; Mr and Mrs D. Anderson, £10; F. Kenny, 10s; Mr and Mrs J. Ross, £5; H. P. Sanders, 10s; Mrs •Pollock, £1; L. Sherris, £1; Mr and Mrs J. S. Woods. £5; P. Cagney, 4s; B. N. Thomas, £1; Mrs Thomas, £1; Miss J. Wilkie, ss; Dalrachney, £2 10s; D. W. Kain, £2 10s; Mrs Kaln, £2 10s; J. Thomas, ss; Mr and Mrs McDowell, ss; T. Morton, 10s; I. C. Wrlghtson, ss; W. S. McCarthy, 10s; T. R. Symn, 10s; J. Stewart, 2s 6d; J. Wilson, 10s; M. Stewart, 2s; ILeslie, Is 6d; W Armitage, Is; J. Card, ss; H. T.Wigley, £1; Miss Fiddis, 6s: JHr and Mrs J. Hannah, 10s. Windsor Park Red Cross Last Saturday night witnessed the first entertainment of this branch, which has just been formed. The old cookshop looked like formei days, almost every household being represented. Euchre was enjoyed for the first part of the evening Prizes were kindly donated by Mrs Webster and Mr Buzan. The lucky winners were Mrs Jack Mulligan and Mr Eric Watson. At this interlude the president (Mrs Forrest) welcomed everyone. She said headquarters were asking for clothing for refugees; if any friends had anything that would be suitable the committee would accept same. This branch hoped to run some kind of entertainment each fortnight. The next is to be a community sing conducted by the Oamaru song leader, Mr Weir, and his party Our friends are asked to bring or send along donations for auction Anything from the store room, larder, garden or barn will be appreciated After supper dancing was continued until midnight. Music was supplied by Mr H, Portis, an cnjovable extra being played by Mr L Rowlands, while the floor was ably controlled bv Mr F. Mulligan. Pictures donated bv Mrs Forrest were won by Miss Brenda King, and the cake donated by Mrs Webster was won by Mr J. Johnstone, jun. Other donations to help the efforts were a large tin of lea and a tin of biscuits by Mrs Steel, and sugar by Mrs Goughian. The committee thank and appreciate everyone for coining along and giving support.

VALEDICTORY RAILWAY RETIREMENTS Retirements from the service of the New Zealand Railways was the object of a social gathering in the Railway Social Hall on Saturday night. Messrs W. Evans, J. Sheriffs, G. Hodgklnson and T. Cahill were the guests, and Mr T. Brehaut occupied the chair. Musical and elocutionary items were contributed by Messrs Allan and White (piano-accordion duets) H Stenhouse (cornet solos), W. Bachelor (steel guitar), Cahill, Stenhouse. Mehana and Rlki (songs), Hooper, Brightwell and Brehaut (recitations). Mr J Hubbard played the accompaniments. The toast list honoured was; “ The King Kindred Societies ” (Mr D. Collins—Messrs H Mahana, E.F.C.A., J. Christian. R. 0.1.. and G. Brightwell, T.A.): “Guests of the Evening" (Mr H. Parker); "Musicians and Performers’’ (Mr G. Shadwell—Mr H. Stenhouse): “Visitors” (Mr J. Hamilton—Mr M. Crisp) Presentations were made to the guests by Messrs Brightwell. Hooper, Hamilton and Logan respectively Other speakers were the chairman. Messrs Hayes. Ericson. Kerr, Christie. Hunt, Mahana, Erdman, Lister, Gallacher and Collins. During their replies the guests referred to many incidents that had occurred during their many years of service, and this in no small way contributed to the success of the evening. After the rendering of “ The Marseillaise ’ by Mr H Stenhouse on the cornet, the singing of “Auld Lang Syne ” concluded a successful evening. WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL REPORT The first annual report ot the Waltakl High School Old Girls’ .Association states that there had been nothing of general importance requiring attention during the year. At the first meeting it was decided to complete a register of ex-pupils, and so far 500 names had been inserted There were five branches affiliated to the association. An appeal was made to all members of the association to give at least part of their time each week to some branch of war service. The Oamaru branch had formed six sewing groups, and all members would be welcome to assist by joining one of the groups ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Airedale-Kosebery Guild.—Mrs H. E. Buick presided at the monthly meeting of the Airedale-Rosebery P.W.M.U. and Guild. Misses I Hastings and J. Kirkoatrick gave a reading on “ Spiritual Soring-cleanJng,’ The afternoon tea hostesses were Mrs and Miss Ma'ds Buick. Red Cross at Livingstone.—The Livingstone branch of the Red Cross Society held a euchre tournament In aid of Red Cross funds recently, the prizes going to Mrs F Clark and Mr K. Samuelson Mr ,T W, Cook an.d Mr K Kennedy won consolation prizes The Red Cross branch which was formed recently, has Mrs .T, J Cook as chairwoman, and Mrs W Barnes as secretary Bed Cross Shop.—A shon for the sale of produce for Red Cross Funds will be opened on Friday in the premises lately occupied by Mr J. R. Sewell, chemist All types of produce given to tli“ society will be sold. Livingstone Euchre.—The series of euchre tournaments organised by the Livingstone Flail Committee was concluded recently. The prizes we>-e won bv Mrs A. E Kennedy and Mr FT. Lory. Consolation prizes went to Miss B. Blanchard and Mr E. Lory The season’s prizes for the highest number of games were won by Mrs Clark and Mr W Stuart. The tournaments will in future be conducted by the School Committee and Red Cross branch. Livingstone Householders.—The following were appointed as office-bearers of the Livingstone School for the next two years:—Messrs J W Cook (chairman), E. Lory, W. McOuade. G. Smith, D. FTowart (secretary) Mr FI. Lory, who had been on the committee almost continuously for 48 years, did not seek re-election. EMERGENCY COMMITTEE The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Farnilton), who presided at a meeting of the Oamaru Emergency Committee yesterday morning. gave a welcome to Dr Fitzgerald, who Is taking the place of Dr Orbell on the committee, and Messrs W. Wlddowson (Toe H) and R. Mitchell (liaison officer in place of Inspector Laughton) Several matters were discussed, and it was decided that the controllers meet Dr Fitzgerald and Mr Mitchell on Thursday next at 7.30 p.m. to discuss and clarify certain matters for the co-ordination of the committee’s efforts.