North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24336, 28 June 1940, Page 11

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES •PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 28: 9.5 a.m. and 9.28 P.m. Coastal Movements The m.v. Gale Will load at Oamaru tomorrow morning for Wellington and Wanganui. The m.v. Karu Is due to load this evening for Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Walnui is to load to-day for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne. The Waipiata is expected about Saturday, July 6, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS • MAJESTIC THEATRE "Four Feathers.”—Alexander Korda’s unique genius for grand-scale motion pictures with a British Empire background is again exemplified in his latest picturein technicolor, " Four Feathers,” which commences Its season to-night. The film has been adapted from A. W. Mason S well-known novel. Zoltan Korda directed the production, and the fine cast is headed by Ralph Richardson, June Duprez, John Clements and C. Aubrey Smith. “ Foux Feathers J -is-the-story- of a- young English officer who resigns, his commission because he knows that he is a coward/that he could not stand war. He Is branded a coward by his friends in his regiment, who send him white leathers, and he is rebuffed by his fiancee. To retrieve his honour and reputation he sets out lor Egypt, whore Kitchener IS embarking on the h Sudan campaign-. There he undertakes the horrible disguise of ,a branded Bengali.Lposes; as a dumb native, and undertakes adventures ol heroism and dare-deviltry which help the army win the Battle ol Omdurman, and which save his friends from death at the hands ol the Mahdi’s soldiers. Certainly no more spectacular and brilliant offering than Four Feathers ” has yet been presented by Mr Korda, for it dramatises a stirring story of heroism against authentic desert backgrounds superbly photographed In brilliant colour- The season will be continued tomorrow, Plans are at the Brlstola. 1 V OPERA HOUSE ' , “ The Lady’s From .Kentucky.”—George Raft. Ellen Drew. Zasu Pitts, and Hugh Herbert are cast in the exciting racing comedy-drama,The Lady’s From Kentucky,” showing at the Opera House tonight. The picture tells the story of a big-time gambler, and an aristocratic Kentucky horse-owner, who meet for the first time when each falls heir to a half interest in the same horse. Cbmedy, romance, and racing thrills are cleverly blended into delightful screen entertainment. “Fugitives for a Night.”—A gripping murder mystery, laid against the glitter and-colour of Hollywood movie studios, “ Fugitives for a Night ” Introduces Frank Albertson and Eleanor Lynn as a new romantic duo. The shooting of a prominent studio executive brings about a series of exciting happenings. Involving a film starts stooge, or right-hand man, and his pretty sweetheart, a publicity woman. Tills exciting and novel picture will accompany "The Lady's From Kentucky at the Opera House to-night. TO-MORROW’S FIXTURES [Secretaries of clubs are. reminded that fixtures for Senior Grades only •re accepted, and should be to hand not later than t p.m. on Thursday to ensure publication.] - :; Hockey Draw.—Rovers A v. Oamaru B, at 2.15 p.m, (Messrs H. Arnott ahd H. McDonald!; Oamaru A v. Rovers B, at 2.15 p.m. (Messrs-E. Coker and L;. Blair); Rovers A.—Frew, C. Brain, E. Brain, Bottle, G. Thorpe, • Dexter, Kennedy, Churchill, Whittaker, Pye, Woods Bell, Smolenskl, . .* _ ,■■■■ , Rovers -B.—Fitzgerald,lrvine, Tucker, Kilpatrick. Reid. Peacock. Halkett, Findlay, Jurie. 'GyJes, Sinclair, "Thomas. Basketball « A Grade—Waitaki I v. Star, court 1, I. p.m. (Miss Bee): Waitaki XI v. Enfield, court 2, 1.45 p.m. (Miss Mclnnesj: Oamaru IX v. Polytechnic, court 3, 1.45 p.m. (Miss Blyth). ’ , „ B Grade.—Totara v. Woolworths court 2, 2.30 pun;.(Miss Crow): Waitaki v. Polytechnic*'Court 3, 2.30 p.m. (Miss R. Heselwood): Star v. Southern I, at Kakanul, 2 p.m. (Mrs Carleton): Enfield v. Southern 11, at Kakanul, 2.45 p.m. (Mrs Carleton). , C Grade.—Oamaru v. Star, North, School, 2 p.m. (Miss K. Croft): Ardgowan v. Glencoe, North School, 2.45 p.m. (Miss K. Croft): Weston v. Waitaki, court 4, 1.45 p.m. (Miss D. Shefwin): Boarders v. Georgetown, court 4, 2.30 p.m. (Miss P. Firman): Totara v. Walareka, South' School, 2 p.m. (Miss O. Irwin). Oamaru A2.—Misses T. Brown, E. Keen, J. McGregor. T. Doig M. Cockburn, J. Andrews, V- Addison, M. Carrad, R. Heselwood. , • ■ - ,

RED CROSS CANVASS W. Anthony 2s 6d, B. Genge 4s, T. Gilbert 2s 6d, M. Matches 2s 6d, N. Tlddy 2s 6d, K. Hollamby 2s 6d, A. Dun £l, E. G. Naish £2, “Friend” 2s 6d, O. Cameron 2$ 6d, “ Friend ” ss, R. W. Hill 10s, X V Z 2s 6d, Mrs Hay 4s. A. Forrest £l, C. Beardsmore 10s, “Friend” 10s, “ Friend ” 2s 6d, Mrs Murray ss, Mrs Little 2s 6d. M. Henderson 2s 6d, “ Friend ” ss, "Friend” ss, “Friend” ss, "Friend” lus, Elaine 2s 6d, E. R. 3s, M. M. 2s 6d, R, K. 2s 6d, W. T. ss, E. and R. £l, E. H. M. 4s 6d, R. A. 2s 6d, C, S. 2s 6d, Mr K. 2s 6d. Mr and Mrs Pollock £1 Is, Mrs Cox 2s, “ Friend " 2s, R. Reid 7s 6d, Mr Smith 2s. Mrs Wright 2s 6d, “ Friend ” 2s 6d, T. L. R, ss, G. B. ss. I. F. 2s 6d. Mrs Keron 10s, E. Moffatt 4s 6d. Mrs Young ss, Mrs Cronk ss, Mrs Ross Is fid. W. Kennedy 10s, Mrs Hollow 2s 6d, Mrs Garvie Is, Mr Russell ss. “Friend” ss, Butterfields. 10s, Butterfields staff ss, J. U. ss, Mr Firth £l. “Anon ” 2s 6d, " Friend ” £5, X Y Z ss, H. J. and Mrs Heal £2, A R. 5s 6d. R. Campbell 2s 6d. J. Tisdall £1 Is, N. A. Is. J. Atkin £1 Mrs Gray £5 Mrs Nicholson ss, Mrs McCullough 3s “ M.M ” Is 6d, Mrs A. Glass as, “Friend” £l, “Dick” 10s,’ E. E. G. 2s 6d, Mrs Mitchell 2s, Mrs Maude 10s, B. B. ss, McS. 2s 6d. “ Friend ” £3, A. N. S. 2s 6d, Mrs L. Morgan 2s 6d, Mrs A. Baxter ss, Mrs A. Hamilton ss, M. Davey 2s, A. J. L. 10s. M. B. K. 2s 6d, Mrs Tonkin ss, Mrs Adams 2s 6d. Mrs McDonald 2s 6d, ’’ Friend ” 2s 6d, “ Friend ” 2s, R. J. Meldrum ss, D. L. MeldrUm 4s, Mrs Paton 2s. J. C. Smyth 10s, Mr and Mrs T. Patterson £5. tt. C. Macgregor 10s, Friend ■" ss, -M. G. D. ss. J. C. 2s Bd, A. Y. 10s, Mr and Mrs L. Williams £5, Mrs Park ss, “Friend” Is 6d, A. Martin 10s M. W. Is. E. Watson Is. " Friend Is, “ Friend ” 2s 6d, “ Friend ” Is, Mrs Spratt 13s, “ Donation ” 2s 6cl, “ Friend ” 2s 6d. D. Barnett 3s, C. Beatty £l, Mrs E. Guthrie 2s fid, Mrs L. Jardine 2s fid. Mrs L. Dobson 2s Bd, Mrs J. Ramsay 2s 6d, Mrs J. Frew 2s 6d, Mrs J. Wray 2s 6d, Mrs Crawley 2s 6d, R. Wilkins 3s, Mrs McEvoy 3s, I. Walker 2s 6d, Mrs W. M. McGlmpsey ss, Mrs Cuff Is, Mrs Weldsmith Is, Mrs J. Ninibn 2s fid, Miss T. Broad 10s. Mr H. Broad 10s, Mrs Garchow 3s, E. M. Finlay 2s 6d. M. Thomson ss, Mrs J. Heron 2s 6d, Mrs Fowler 2s 6d, Mrs Butwell 2s 6d, Mrs H. Brown ss, Mrs Leadbetter 10s, Mrs Beatty 10s, Mrs A. Lauder ss. Mr A. J. Eliot ss, Mrs E. Moore 2s 6d, Mrs B. Bartty 2s 6d, Mrs- J. McCullock ss, Miss Bennett 2s fid, Mrs T. Holmes 2s fid, Mrs D. Lauder Bs, Mrs C. Toner 2s, Mr and Mrs Slmpsony £l, Mrs G. Meikle. 2s 6d. Mrs R. Cook 2s fid,. Miss Cowan ss, J. Bridgeman 2s fid. C, Moore 2s 6d, C. Wise 2s 6d, Misses J-land J. Stringer ss, R. Preston ss, Mr W. Donaldson £l. Mrs A. MoSs ss, y- Mrs McLaren ss, H. Stevens, 2s fid,. Hiss Reid '2s 6d, M. Kennedy 10s, W. Easton 10s, Mrs Hendra 2s 6d, Mr and Mrs .E, C. Ferris £l. Miss Macauley 2s fid, Mr Cannon 2s 6d, Mrs Lindsay 2s fid, Mrs Whittaker 2s 6d, Mrs Henderson 2s, Miss M, Fahey 2s, Miss Matches 2s. Mrs M. G. Hamilton 2s. Mrs Dixon Is fid, Mrs Cox Is. Master R. McCone Is, Mrs F. Is, Mrs Goodall 6d.; Master R. Miller fid, Mrs Stock 2s 6d, Mrs Clark ss. R. G. Young 2s 6d. Mrs Robertson 2s, C. Henderson ss, J. C. McDlarmid ss, Mrs Kelljher 2s, Mrs Hawkes 2s fid, Mrs Reilly 2s 6d, M. Rutherford 2s 6d, R. Hesselwood 2s fid, " Gladys ’’ 6s, E. W. Wodham ss, J. G. Grant is, Mrs Jenkln ss. Mrs Parker 2s 6d, Mr Fallon ss, Mrs W. Agnew 2s fid, H. Connors 2s„ Mrs Austen is* ,K. E. Williams 2s, Mrs Kennedy 2s, "A Friend" Is fid. L. Campbell 2s. A. G; Smith 6s. Mr Mcßae ss, " 79 ” 2s fid, "A Friend ” Is. Mrs Dolan ss, “A Friend " 2s. “A Friend,” 2s 6d, 17 Trent street £2, M. F. 3s, Mr N. Is, Mr C. 2s, “Friend" 2s fid, Mrs Walters 2s 6d, Mr Curwood 2s fid, "A Friend ” Is, “A Friend ” Is, "A Friend ” Is, “Two Friends” 4s, M. N. 2s fid, Mr Snell and Mrs Poole 2s, L. McKenzie ss, E. Hill ss, “A Friend” 3s fid, Miss O’Donnell 2s. T. Young ss. Mr Turnblick 6d, E. J. Ci 2s. J. J. K. 2s, L. M. A. 10s, “A Friend ” 2s 6d, “A Friend ” 2s 6d. "A Friend” 2s fid, “A Friend” 2s 6d,- “A Friend ” Is, Mrs Turvey ss, Mrs Hollow Is, ”A Friend ” 2s fid, Mrs T. 4s, Mr Forrest 10s, H. I. M. ss, Mr and Mrs Canning £1 Is, I>. E, E. 2s 6d, Mr Anderson ss, A. Murdoch ss, D. King 10s, C. Miller ss, H* J. ss, A. Herd ss, A. M. 2s fid, M. Whyte 2s. A. C. Whyte 10S, A. C. Mitchell 10s, Mrs Langley 6s, Mrs Laughton ss. Mrs Howell ss, Mr Dovey’ £l; Mrs Kelk 2s, D. A. ss, Mrs Whltham £l, C. D. 2s fid, M. C. 10s, L. Anderson 2s fid. Mrs Mulcahy 3s, D. Reilly 2s 6d, “ Friend ” 2s fid, Mr Twaddle ss, M. 2s fid, “Friend” 2s fid, Mr Ashton 2s fid, "Friend” 2s fid, Mr Connors 2s fid, " Friend ” 2s fid, "A Friend ” 2s fid, W. Klrtnimont £2, T. A. Sellwood 2s, R. E. Martin 2s fid, A. McNlchol 2s fid, M. D. 2s fid, R. W. McKlllop 2s fid, J. Parker 2s fid, “ Friend ” ss, “Friend” 2s fid. *’Friend ” 2s fid, Mrs Haugh 3s, L. Cook 2s fid, Mr and Mrs N. J. Slater 10s, M. Luxon 2s fid, E Martin 2s fid, M. Butts 2s, Mr Vincent 2s fid, Mrs Grace ss, A. McDonald 10s. M. Gallagher 3s F. and T. Steffan ss, Mrs Green ss, M. McQuade ss. Miss McQuade ss, Mrs Holland ss, Mrs W. Neill ss, Mrs A. Marshall ss, Mrs J. Murray 2s, Mr and Mrs J. Rankin £l, Mrs Muir Is fid, Mrs Tonkin ss, Mr A. Moffatt, jun., ss, Mrs P. Bryce ss, C. Walker ss, Mr Lee £5 ss, H. Richardson ss, D. J. 2s, Mrs D. 2s fid, Mrs Potts 2s fid, H. Archibald ss, Mrs Robertson 10s, O. Stoop 2s fid. M. Brant 2s, M. Hendry 2s, Mrs Ryan Is, Mrs C. Stringer 10s, W.

J. Clarke £l, Mrs Bartlett ss, Mr Binnings 2s. Mrs Muirhead 5s Mrs Crombie 3s, Mrs Peebles 2s, S. McGee 10s, Mrs Hayes ss, Mr and Mrs J. McKay £3 3s, Mrs AtkinSon 2s fid, W. Easton 10s. FINAL LIST Total £5549 6s 6d The Oamaru District Committee of the Red Cross appeal announces that the final total for the district is £5549 6s fid. This amount does not Include money sent to Dunedin for the sale of art union tickets or the over-the-air appeals. The following contributions are acknowledgedEnfield Red Crbss final list, C. Hosklng, 2s; Mr and Mrs W. H. Wallace (Georgetown). £2 2s; Mr Smart (Georgetown). 10s; Star of Papakaio Lodge, £2 2s; Oamaru Mail final list, £lO 17s 9d; Mr and Mrs D. Mackay (Tapul), 10s: Mrs E, Gray, £3; J. G. 8., 6s; H. Ellery (Windsor). £3. MINIATURE RIFLES WeSton.—G. Roberts 80. D. Hew 79, A. King 78, A. Lindsay 77, D. Grant 77, E. Nicholson 76, J. Caldwell 76, N. McLeod 75, T. Slack 75. J. Saville 75, J. Lindsay 74, J. Paton 74, R. Rawson 74, D. Yorston 73, J. Buzan 72, H. Souness 72, R. Richardson 72, A. Muldrew 71, J. Robertson 70, W. Muldrew 70 S. MCCarroll 70. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Railway Unit.—About 2 o’clock yesterday morning the railway unit of the third echelon passed through Oamaru, 15 local members of the unit joining the train. To each member of the draft a parcel was presented from the women of Oamaru, and the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) sent an individual letter to each man, wishing the recipient Godspeed and a safe return. Staff Ball.—The Oamaru branch of Woolworth’s (New Zealand), Ltd., held its first annual ball in the Scottish Hall on Monday night. All present enjoyed themselves and music was supplied by Reg. Keith and his orchestra. Representative Squash.—The Oamaru team was successful in winning by 8 matches to 2 against Timaru in a representative game on Saturday night. Good squash was played, and a number of fine finishes was witnessed. PERSONAL Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel. —Mr O. E. Wood. Mr S. D. Muirhead, Mr W. Mutton, Mr K. A. Dixon, Mr E. C. Armitage, Mr O. Doidge, Mr Sterling, Mr W. Whitworth, Mr P. T. Williams (Dunedin), Mr A. H. Dewsbury (Auckland), Mr R. C. Jones, Mr J. H. Gormley, Mr J. R. Wilsort, Mr E. Bengali (Timaru), Mr and Mrs A. J. Clarke (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs T. B. Anderson (Klnvee). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr C. Shelton (Tolaga Bay). Mr W. Barrett (Wellington). Mr A. H. Corrlck Mr and Mrs L. D. Horland, Mr ,A. Jackson, Mr A. D.-Harrisv- Mr.; E. Hftehcbck (Christchurch). Mr' : N: B; Mcffatt, Mr R. G. Harley. Mr A. Drake, Mr A. S. Leith, Mr R. L. Prain. Mr Carroll, Mr Echoff, Mr Banko, Mr Campbell, Mr Robinson. Mr Raines. Mr Millar, Miss Potter (Dunedin). / CELEBRITY CONCERT Reservations can now be made at Begg’s for the grand celebrity concert which is to take place on Saturday, July 6. Daysale tickets for seats, other than reserves, may also be obtained from Begg’s. and these will save the holder any delay at the theatre doors. The concert promises to be memorable in every respect, the Various artists having been received with great enthusiasm during the music festivals just concluded at the four main centres. A visit from overseas performers of such outstanding ability is definitely an event of Importance to Oamaru. and the steady booking of seats would indicate that full advantage of the opportunity is to be taken by North Otago music lovers.

PALMERSTON Rugby Football The following players will represent Shag Point in the Palmerston v. Shag Point match at Palmerston to-morrow:— Kemp, Thompson, Mansell, McKewan, Blackie, Burrow, Penny. McLean, Murcott, Penny, McLaren, Kemp, Mansell, Leedon, Burgess, Murcott, Johnston. Tipa, Altcheson. The following will represent Palmerston:—Murray, Cameron. Gunn, Parkhill, Hunt. Haldane. Heyes, Clearwater, Philip, Mitchell. Murdoch (2), Malloch, Aitchlson, Mercer, Oliver. Farewell to Mr R. Kilgour Members of the Palmerston railway staff and representatives of other organisations bade farewell on Tuesday evening to Mr R. Kilgour. who proceeded to Ngaruawahia yesterday on active service with the Railways Corps. Mr S. Gray presided over a large gathering, and after the usual toasts had been honoured, called upon Mr J. Curran, station master, to present a wristlet watch to their departing fellow employee. Mr Curran, making the presentation, complimented Mr Kilgour upon his action in responding to the Empire’s call in a time of stress, and wished him a speedy and safe return. He also referred to Mrs Kilgour, whose sacrifices were equal to those of her husband, and deserved utmost commendation. The Mayor (Mr W. B. Galloway) also congratulated Mr Kilgour upon his enlistment, and presented him with a fountain pen on behalf of the Palmerston Patriotic Committee. Messrs J. Mcßae (R.S.A.), J. McGregor and Logie (lodges), Whittleston, Ruston, Sheedy, Dougherty, McFadgen. and Smolensk! (railways) also paid tribute to the sterling qualities of Mr Kilgour, and extended sincere wishes for his future return to Palmerston. Mr Kilgour suitably responded. During the evening items were rendered by Messrs Kirby, McFadgen, Rasmussen, and Mercer. Patriotic Committee The chairman (Mr W. B. Galloway) presided at a meeting of the Patriotic Society on Tuesday evening. The treasurer reported that to date the sum of £155 13s had been collected for the Otago Provincial Council. Mr J. Mcßae reported that the Blue Mountain Riding had been canvassed by Mr D. Ross and he, collected £54 18s 6d. Mr J. J. Haggie reported that authority for a raffle had been obtained, and that the books were available for distribution. The chairman advised that a community sing organised by the Boys’ Brigade would be held in the Town Hall on July 8, and that the Dunedin community sing leaders would conduct it. Rugby Football The following is the draw for Saturday’s Rugby football games:—Dunback v. Waikoualti, at Walkouaiti (Mr Galloway); Palmerston v. Shag Point, at Palmerston (Mr C. Olsen). Golf On Saturday a Handicap Stroke Competition will be held by the men members of the Ardleigh Golf Club, the draw .being as follows:—R. Hudson v. H. Wooding, J. Mann v. H. North, L. Mcßae v. G. Thomson, Dr Thomas v. J. Preston. A. Cochrane v. J. Challls. The following is the draw for Saturday’s. match In the women's section; — Miss Lang v. Miss W. Fraser. Miss Hollands v. Mrs McGregor, Miss Galbraith v. Miss Gib, Mrs North v. Mrs Thomson, Miss M. Fraser v. Miss Collins, Mrs Wooding v. Miss Thomas. • Further entries will be received on the course. WAIMATE Badminton The following will represent the Waimate Badminton Club against Timaru at Waimatc to-morrow:—Mrs Hall, Miss M. Chalmers, Mrs Boyes, Mrs Deacon, Mrs Smith, Mrs Brock: W. Westphal, E. J. Morrison, L. B. Lane, R. McDonald, W. G. Calder, W. Bell. Rugby Football Draw The following Is the draw for the Waimate Rugby Football Sub-union’s games to-morrow:—Senior: Maklkihi v. Star, at Maklkihi, Junior; Old Boys v. High School, at No. 1 ground, at 1.30 p.m.: Southern v. Kuimai, at No. 2 ground, at 2.30 p.m. Third Grade: Rovers v. Southern.