North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24334, 26 June 1940, Page 3

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

POWER SUPPLY OFF TROUBLE AT WESTON SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER OUT OF ACTION A great - deal of inconvenience was caused in Oamaru and throughout the Whole of the country districts of North Otago yesterday through a stoppage of power supply for several hours. One of the insulators at the top of a high-tension transformer at the Weston sub-station blew up just after 11 o’clock cutting on power for the whole of the district A spare transformer is kept on hand, out there was no means for shifting this Into place, the truck necessary for the work having been sent to Palmerston the truck was brought from Palmerston and power was estored at 4.45 p.m after having been cut off for nearly six hours The Waitaki Electric-power Board’s auxiliary plant was brought into action for the purpose of giving necessary supplies to the Public Hospital and certain Industries in the centre of the town, and also a small supply to the Oamaru Woollen Mills, which was augmented by the mills own auxiliary steam plant, MEDIUM YARDING OF SHEEP WAIAREKA SALE There was a medium yarding of fat eheep at yesterday’s Waiareka sale, prices being on a par with recent rates. The fat cattle yardings were on an average with recent sales, prices being about the same. Prices realised are as follows; — Fat Cattle. —Dalgety and Co. sold: For « 'client, 1 heifer £9, 1 cow £8 15s, 1 Steer; £l4 17s Id. 1 £l2. 1 £7 ss, 1 heifer £ll 2s 6d. National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold; For P. Keane, 1 heifer £5 10s; a client, 1 heifer £4 ss, 1 cow £7 15s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For S Taylor (Alma). 1 cow £6 17s 6d Wright. Stephenson and Co. sold: For W. Sinclair (Maraweka), 2 heifers £8 10s, 1 £4 10s, 1 bullock £7 10s, 1 cow £9 15s. Store Cattle.—Dalgety and Co. sold. Fo: a client. 3 calves 235, 1 11s, The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association v sold; For W. McCulloch (Pukeuri), 1 cow £3. Dairy Cattle.—Dalgety and Co. sold; Fox a client. 1 cow £7; J. Bodkin (Enfield) 1 cow £7 2s 6d. Bruce Christie and Co, sold: For a client, 1 cow £9. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 1 cow £B. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For J. E. Bodkin (Enfield), 2 cows £2 10s. Fat Sheep.—Dalgety and Co. sold; For G, and A. Newlands (Ineholme), 11 fat ewes 225, 4 17s 9d. 5 17s 6d; a client, 7 ewes 21s . 6d; Mrs A. Aubrey (Georgei town), ® ewes 295, 3 19s 3d, 3 16s; A. Herron' (Five Forks), 8 ewes 14s 6d: E G. Kennedy (Windsor), 6 ewes 14s 6d; f a client, pen ewes 17s 6d. The North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For J. V. Rooney (Oamaru), 6 ewes 24s 6d, 7 19s. 6d. 2 wethers 36s 6d, 1 25s 6d: Mrs E. G. Kennedy (Windsor), 7 ewes 11s 6d, 6 10s. The Ne%v Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For H, Kroll (Kakanul). 7 ewes 20s, 8 16s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold; For XVlrs A. M. Aubrey (Georgetown), 8 ewes 18s 6d, 7 26s 9d; estate J. A Sutton (Kurow). 9 wethers 245, 5 25s 6d, 4 22s 9d; J. J. Hore (Tokarahi). 11 ewes 15s, 9 13s 6d, 5 13s; W. H. Ballantme (Airedale), 8 ewes 15s 6d. 9 14s: Kennedy Bros. (Windsor). 7 ewes 16s 9d; W. Fisher (Maheno). 3 ewes Bs. Store Sheep.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For T. Breen (Kia Ora), 53 wethers 23s 6d The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For W. C. Gemmell (Weston), 62 ewe lambs 235, '2B 17s 6<L 25 lambs 11s. Wright, > Stephenson and Co. sold: For estate J A. Sutton (Kurow). 68 two-tooth wethers 225. Pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For J. Reid (Kauru Hill). 1 pig 30s, 226 s 6d. 1 265; J. Dalgety (Maheno), 3 pigs 30s: W. T." Hamilton (Totara), 4 pigs 23s 6d. 1 19s; D. Innes (Weston), 2 pigs 255, 2 235; J. J. Fallon (Ardgowan), 1 pig 20s, 3 19s, 1 15s: J. Brown (Waiareka) 2 pigs 16s 6d.

LIQUOR CHARGES SUPPLYING PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS DEFENDANTS FINED The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Senior Sergeant T I McGregor conducted the police prosecutions. Rudolph Stanley Draper, as licensee of the Georgetown Hotel, pleaded guilty to allowing liquor to be supplied to two persons under 21 years of age, and Joseph Arthur Dochertv. barman, pleaded guilty to supplying liquor to two persons under 21 years of age. Mr J. E FarreJU appeared for Draper and Mr H J. S Grater for Docherty. There were two charges in each case, both defendants being fined £3 and costs (10s) on the first charges and convicted and discharged on the second. , , . The Transport Department (Inspector J Scott) proceeded against George William Sargant for failing to carry a consignment note. Mr J E Farrell appeared for the defendant and explained that the original lorry in which. sheep were being transported broke down, and the consignment book was not transferred to the second lorry which was used. —Mr Bundle said the explanation was a reasonable one. but the regulations had to be complied with The defendant was fined 18s and C °fhc Kurow Motor Garage and Service Company Ltd., was proceeded against by Inspector Scott for overloading. Mr J. E. Farrell appeared for the defendant company, which pleaded not Kui'tVAfter the facts had been placed before the court and the due allowance of i per cent, made In the loadometer weights, the charge was withdrawn. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “On Borrowed Time.” —One of the most unusual motion pictures of the year, “ On Borrowed Time.” which will be at the Majestic Theatre to-night, was acclaimed one of the most notable by ® preview audience in Hollywood, which gave it an enthusiastic reception comparable recently only -to ’ Goodbye, _Mr Chips.” The film version of the Paul Osborne stage success has .a cast leaded by Lionel Barrymore,, with Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Beulah Bondi, Una Merkel, Bobs Watson. Nat Pendleton. Henry Travers and Grant Mitchell. It has been brought to the screen by Sidney Franklin as the first picture he has produced Harold S, Bucquet directed. Franklin was elevated by Metro-Goldwn-Mayer to his new executive capacity of producerdirector after many years as one of Hollywood’s foremost directors. Among his outstanding successes were " The Good Earth, “ Smilin’ Through,” “ The Barrets of ,Wlmpole Street.” “ The Dark Angel, and others. OPERA HOUSE «Girl from Mexico."— I The amusing action and music of “The Girl from Mexico.” showing at the Opera House finally to-night, with Lupe Velez In the starring role, unfolds against a variety of interesting backgrounds, ranging from a tiny Mexican village, a Park avenue mansion, Spanish night club, Madison Square Garden, polo grounds, and a wrestling arena Velez is supported by Leon Errol, Donald Woods and Linda Hayes in this fast-paced laugh and music show. * „ “ Flight to Fame.”—Charles Farrell returns to the screen in “ Flight to Fame, which supports " Girl from Mexico at the Opera House to-night finally. Jacqueline Wells is also cast in the story, which deals with a mysterious “ death ray gun that turns flying planes into flaming ruins. The district section of the. centennial baby contest will show again to-night. CENTENNIAL CONCERT The attention of readers is called to the advertisement in this issue announcing the arrangements for the Centennial Celebrity Concert in the Opera House on July 6. Early reservation is recommended as a capacity house is expected to greet these outstanding artists. '

RED CROSS CANVASS E. C. 2s 6d, M. R. 2s 6d. Mr and Mrs Wright £5, Mrs Green 2s 6d, Mrs Smith ss. H. R. F. ss, W. R. 6d, Mrs Henderson Is, Mrs Geddes ss, Mrs Simpson £l, P. and M. Robson 10s. E. Clark 10s, “ Widow ” 5s Miss C Herron 10s, B. Naylor ss. J C. Hyslop ss, Miss B. Robertson 10s, A. and E. Watts 10s, ” Friend "• 2s 6d, J. S. 2s 6d, M Slyfield 2s, “ Soldier’s Mother ” ss, W. C. 2s 6d, T. K Reid 2s 6d. " Sunny ” 2s 6d. Yvonne Is, B. Sinclair Is, M. Jacobs ss. Mrs Greenbank 2s 6d. A. Coalman ss, F. E. Curie 4s, F. Roberts 2s 6d, Mrs Gamble 2s, Mrs C. Broughton 2s 6d, H. Is. G. G. 2s 6d. A. Drennan £l, Mrs E. Dennison 2s 6d, Mrs J. S. Proctor ss. “Anonymous ” £l, Mrs J. Keen 2s. B Glass 2s, “ Friend ” Is, A. Wilson 2s, M. Cross 2s, 6d, Mrs Common ss, Nurse Symington 10s, Mrs Hood £l,- Mrs Nlmmo ss. Mrs Taylor ss, M. and V. Gray £l. Mrs Duncan ss, Mr Loper Is. C. R. Crawford 2s 6d, Mr and the Misses Stevenson £3, Mrs M. Tee £l. Mrs F. Miller 10s Mrs J Black ss, Mrs McEwan —, Mrs Winslcy 2s 6d. Mrs Kidd 2s 6d, Mrs Matches 2s 6d. Mrs B 2s 6d. A. M. Chase 10s. D Sidcy ss. M Powell 2s. “A Helper ” 2s. J M, Tully 2s. “For Leon’s Sake” £l, “Friend” Is, Mrs J. A. McDonald £l, “Friend” 2s 6d. Mrs Reid ss, Mrs W. Hannan £l, N. Ross 3s. “ Friend ” 4s. Mrs Hvslop ss. Mrs Tavendale ss, Mr Hay 2s. “ Friend ” Is. “ Friend ” 2s 6d. E. R. and C, Spud ss, E. Bishop ss. “ Friend 2s 6d, P. G. Shave 10s, N Diver 2s. P. D. 2s. C. Mills 2s, J Barr Is. E. Jacobs Is, G. Williamson 10s. G. Cayford 3s. C Jones ss, L. Rutherford ss, G. Taylor 2s 6d, Mrs J. Grant 2s 6d, J. Grant 2s 6d, Mr Mclntosh 2s, “ Friend ” Is 6d. “ Friend 2s. “ Friend ” 2s. S Hill 2s 6d. C. Crawford 2s. Hull 2s 6d. J. Franklin 2s 6d, D. Naylor Is. A. Wederell 9d. “Donor 2s 6d, D. H. Bay 2s 6d, M. Hillier 2s E. C. Thompson 2s Id, “ Friend ” Is, Mr Heselwood 10s, Cooke and Davey ss, H. F. W. 2s, M. R. W. 2s. Mr Notman 3s. L. Cayford Is. Mr Earl Is. J. Crawley £l. J R 2s, A. Robertson 2s 6d, Mrs George White £1 Is, G. H. S. 2s, Mr Simkins 2s 6d, Cross and Co. 2s 6d, J. Bradford 2s T. Ovens 2s 6d, A. G. Is, K. Miller 2s, A. Shalders 2s 6d. J. Frew 2s 6d, Miss F. French ss. M. White J. H. F. 2s 6d. J. I. 2s. A. Bennie 2s 6d. R. Firman Is 6d. A. Campbell 2s 6d, Messrs Roneys 10s, S Reidy ss, M. Webber 10s, M. Reddan 4s. the Rev. Dr Paterson £l. A. E. Kerr £l, F. J. Green 2s 6d. Mr Blackmore 2s 6d, M. G. 2s 6d, Mrs McDougall 2s 6d. Dr Orbell £l. M Hirslett ss, I. Haramell Is 6d, E. M. Frith 2s 6d, C. F. Robertson ss, M. Middleton 2s 6d. Miss Foss 10s, Mrs Rowland ss, Mr Murdock ss. Miss Murdock 10s. Mrs Rawson 3s, E. Wilson 2s 6d, H. E. Wedde ss, Mrs Branthwaile and Mr O. Branthwaite 10s. Mrs Hamilton 2s 6d, Mr Brain 10s, the Rev. and Mrs Pickering ss, M. Magee ss, J. Barclay 10s. E. F. Ward 2s, Mr Mitchell Is, Mr McLeod Is 6d. Mr Sparks 2s. Mr Thomson 7s, Mr E. L. Jones 10s, Miss Vera Jones 5s Mr and Mrs Naylor ss, Mr Lory ss, Mis Jordon 2 f 6 d. N. N. 2s 6d, Mr Kearns 2s. E. Hewat 10s. Mr and Mrs Murray £1 Is. E £l. E. B. ss, Mrs V. McG. 10s, Mrs Hunt 2s 6d. S. Crombie 10s, Mr Hanley 2s, Mrs Bartley 3s. Miss Shine H. Lee ss, Mrs Mac 3s 6d. Miss E. Flavel £1 12s, Mrs F 10s, Mr and Mrs G Pheloung 10s, Miss and Mrs Dorward 5s Mrs GoodaH ss, Mrs Burns 2s 6d, Miss McMahon 2s, W. 10s, Mrs J. M. C. 10s, R. Taylor 5s B. R. Taylor ss, “ Well-wisher ”_2s 6d, M. Maxwell 2s 6d Mrs Me. 2s 6d, Miss Moss 2s Cd, Mrs J S MillslOs Mr W Mills 10 s, Mrs Mclvor 4s, W Black 3s 6d, Mrs J. L. Wil lett ss, Mrs Garard 2s, E. Booth 2s 6d, "Friend” 2s 6d. Mr Murray 2s, P. C. Street 2s 6d, Mrs Martin 10s, Mrs Boylen fs |d Mr G P. Mollison £l. Mrs Prewer Hid, Mrs L. McFadgen 2s 6d, “ FriendIs, J. D. Rutherford ss. J. Crawford 2s 6d M Caldwell ss, lan Frith Is. wen wisher ” Is 6d. “ Well-wisher ’’ Is. James 2s Mr Thwaites 2s, Dickson 2s 6d, Parker 2s 6d J M. 2S 6d. M. Thomson 10s, M. Wesnesky ss, Isobel Is, A. McAuslUi s, N Maxwell 2s 6d. L. Tonkin 2s 6d, M. Hosking 2s 6d. A. Twaddell 2s 6a, R. Arscott 2s 6d, R. B. Appleby Ss. “Wellwisher” SS, L. Smith 4s. J. Dorward Is, t? ■R’ltrfjprald 2s ** Well-wisher £2 9s, "Friend ”2 S K Wilson ss. G. Hunter 2 s 6d H. Reynolds 2s 6d, ' Mother and Daughter ” 4s, Mrs E. N. Gunn £2, J. A Forbes 5s Mrs Hyland 2s 6d, H. Wilson 10s, I. Williams 2s 6d, T. Johnson 2s 6d. Jenkins’ Garage 5s A. Smart An_ S loidfer Vm/goo<i| & Zl 2s 6d E. A. 2s 6d, H. J. Byers 2s 6d, E. A. oc rA r A T 2s 6d, C. McMurtne Is, I £ d ’2s C E M T kcL |s 6d, JSW_ 3s 6d. a F H W. Is, S. Smart 2s, J nnlds ■6s * S T 2s 6d, Mrs Johnston 2s 6d. nolds 6s. b. 2g . „ priend .. 2s 6d, Mrs Ridlaiid is. °!d Identity £l, Miss McWilliam 10s, Mrs Beatty 10s, Mr Edwards ss. Mrs Stewart Algte ss, M. E. B 2s 6d, A. M B. 2s, J. B. I s - ° T C “ Brown 4s G. Thurlow 2s, E, Jacobs 2s, “Friend ” ss. A. Spratt ss. Mrs Emmett £1 M R. Sewell 5s A A M 2s Mrs A Stringer 2s 6d, R Lambert 2s 6d, E. u Vnrk 2s 6d Mrs J. Frame ss. Mrs D Forester 2s 6d. Mrs C. W P. 2s 6d. M Howell 2s 6d, A Mclnnes £l, “ Wellwisher F Nichol 2s 6d, E. McLean £l, Mr and Mrs Ross £l. Mrs E. F. C Brown £l, Mrs Dick ss. Mrs Farnie 2s 6d Miss Fraser £1 Miss I Elder £l, Mrs Markland ss, Mrs H. McDowell 10s, Miss Sumpter 2s 6d, Miss Sumpter Ss Mrs Jenkins Ss Mrs Tavlor 2s 6d, Mrs McDonald ss. Miss Alex ander £2, Mrs Familton ss, Mrs’ Harmall 5s Mrs Carroll 2s Gd X Z ls D. M. 5s Miss de Lambert 10s, J. M. Smyth 10s A. Tempero 10s. E. Tempeio 7s 6d. Mr, Hunter 2s 6d. GARMENTS FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN TO THE EDITOR Sir,—Might I make an urgent appeal to the people of North °. ta ?9 t0 j ht f t ~ the local Red Cross organisation in its efforts to make warm garments tor refu gee children? Partly-worn woollen gar ments are needed. If possible, these should be unpicked, cleaned, piessed. and given in at the Red Cross rooms in Oamaru to be recut Workers are also needed to make up these thu knitted articles can be mto small iersevs and socks Sets oi suixame patterns have been cut. and arrangements for working parties to take off pnnips can be made. Garments in Sood condition can bT given in to be Included in i m is an appeal that will repav the efforts made. Winter is coming on in Europe, and every set of garments made means that some poor child has a little extra comfort. —1 am. etc., e. s. Morton, President. Oamaru, June 25 PERSONAL Mr D H. Thomson will proceed to Christchurch to-day to attend the annual meeting of the New Zealand Bowling Council. Visitors to the Town nnppn's Hotel. —Mr P F, Nash (Auckland), Mr A. Tunzelman (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C. G. Smart, Mr King, Mr Ken Willis Mr F Gale, Mr Graham (Chnstchurch). Mr Crawford Mr Raines Mr Brodie. Mr A. Cormack. Mr S F. Ihtw. Mr Phillips, Mr D. P. Thomson, Mr H W Bundle, Mr N. Cherry, Mr D Wallace Miss McAth. Mr Gore (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs M. Gale (Timaru). Mr Harper (Invercargill), Mr Cambridge. Mr Kelland. Miss Wilkie (Oraararaa).

NGAPARA COLLIE CLUB SPECIAL AWARDS The committee of the Ngapara Collie Club thanks the business people of Oamaru and surrounding districts for their generous cash contributions and goods, and also the public who supported its dance in Rapson’s barn in aid of the Red Cross funds. . , . The following is the list of special awards;—Mr C. H. Smith’s cup, G P. Johnston and B. Callaghan (equaU, Mr T. Lennox’s cup, B. Callaghan: Mr F. Pilfort’s cup. A. Henderson; Mr T. McCone s challenge cup. Miss Armstrong: Miss D. Wilson’s cup, Miss Armstrong; Ngapara Collie Club’s cup, Miss E. Henderson; Mr H. Benson’s trophy, W. Somerville; Mr E. Reid’s special, J. McMurtrie; Mr J. Robertson’s special, A Henderson; Messrs H. Burton and Son’s special, J. Milligan; Mr J. Cagney’s special, C. H Smith; Messrs Hallensteln Bros.’ special. W. Somerville; Hodge’s " Economic' Drapers' special C M. Hore; Mr W. Taylor’s special. J McKenzie; Mr G. C. Dennison’s special, C M. Hore; Messrs James Craig and Co. s special. G. Hore; Mr J G McDonalds special F Duthie; Mr G. T. Gillies s special, A. S. Garland; Messrs J. Bulleid and Co.’s special, A. Henderson; the D.1.C., Ltd.’s special, G. Hore; International Harvester Company’s special, P Kane; Mr W. Dlmick’s special. D. I. Kane; Mr F. Taverner’s special, Mrs J McKenzie; Brown’s tea rooms’ special, Mrs C M. Hore; Eclipse Flour Mills’ special, G Theobolt; Messrs Millers’ Ltd special. P Kane; United Friendly Societies special. Mrs J. McCullough: Miss Bee’s special, Mrs G. Russell: Messrs Dewar and McKenzie’s special, A Tough; Para Rubber Company’s special, A. S, Garland; Jeffery and Smith’s special. Mrs E. Dunstan; Messrs Hannah and Co.’s special, Mrs C. M. Hore; S. Easton and Co.’s special, G. P. Johnston. TABLE TENNIS EIGHTH ROUND RESULTS A Grade —Sports Depot beat Salvation Army 24—8; St. Paul’s I beat Waiareka 23—9; Post and Telegraph beat St. Paul s II 20—12. „ r , B Grade.—Sports Depot Deal Celtic XI 2?—5; St. Luke's beat Post and Telegrapn I bv default; Celtic 111 beat South School I 20—12; Ardgowan II beat Post and Telegraph II by default; St. Paul’s beat Waiareka II 17—15; South School 111 beat South School II 26—6; Celtic I beat Pukeuri 22—10; Ardgowan I beat Waiareka I 24—8. REGISTERED NURSES’ ASSOCIATION OAMARU BRANCH A meeting of the recently-formed Oamaru branch of the New Zealand Registered Nurses’ Association was held on Thursday. Mrs Smith-Morton (president) was in the chair and introduced Mr Main, who had consented to act as honorary solicitor for the purpose ot forming the branch into an incorporated association. It was unanimously decided to appoint Miss M. Mackie patroness of the branch, A programme was drawn up for the winter meetings, which were to be held on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. It was decided to apply for permission to hold a street day In November to raise money for the Nurses' Memorial Fund. The necessity for building up the fund was great. It was established as a memorial to the nurses who had fallen In the Great War, and though nurses incapacitated then and in the present war will receive social security benefit, it will be insufficient to provide the full comfort which should be allowed to those who have suffered because of war service. A vote of thanks, proposed by the president, was accorded Mr Main for his valuable help. Supper was served in the Nurses’ Home. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water—June 26: 7.28 a.m. and 7.52 p.m. Coastal Movements The m.v. Karu is due to load about Friday for Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui is to load to-morrow for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne. The Waipiata is expected about Wednesday, July 3. to load for Wellington find Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. WINDOWS BROKEN PARENTS TO PAY DAMAGE The danger to property and to parsons through the indiscriminate use of “ shanghais ” and the throwing of stones was illustrated at the Oamaru Children’s Court yesterday afternoon, when five boys appeared before the magistrate for breaking windows in a large store. In all some 37 windows were broken, the damage being assessed at £9 10s, the parents having to pay £1 19s each. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Successful Oamaru Fancier.—Three first awards were gained by Mr E. .Tomkins < Oamaru) at the Christchurch Bird Show in the unflighted classes of the Yorkshire canaries section Railway Unit. —Some time ajtei mianight one night this week the Railway Unit of the Third Echelon will be passing through Oamaru. As considerable noise is anticipated from the whistles and sirens in the railway yard, as well as from the men themselves, the residents are warned not to be alarmed.