North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24421, 5 October 1940, Page 18

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

TO-DAY IS THE DAY BIG GALA AT RACECOURSE AIR FORCE QUEEN FUND All the fun cf the fair can be had by anyone after noon to-day. when the official opening of the North Otago Patriotic Gala Committee’s monster Gala at the racecourse will take place. The programme includes three horse events —the Gulliver Derby, Air Force Handicap Trot, and the Churchill Gold Cup—and really good acceptances have been received for these races. For the children, there will be a merry-go-round, chair-o-plane, pony rides, miniature motor car rides, races, a fancy dress parade, and a host of other events which are sure to please them. Produce and handwork will be on sale in the market, and the arrangements for the catering are very complete —a tearoom with a string orchestra playing throughout the afternoon. Transport Arrangements Transport will be free to the racecourse, and a train leaving the Severn street crossing at 11.30 a.m, will stop to pick up passengers at the railway station, Orwell street, and Caledonian road. The train will return to Oamaru after the gala, stopping to set down passengers at the same places they were picked up. Motor Car Art Union The gala will mark the close of the motor car art union, and the valuable prizes which are to be won will be on view at the course.

COLLEGE BOXING ST. KEVIN’S ANNUAL TOURNAMENT SERIES OF WILLING BOUTS FALLON RETAINS CHAMPIONSHIP The annual boxing tournament of St. Kevin’s College was held in the college hall on Thursday night in the presence of a large attendance of pupils and friends. No fewer than 21 three one-minute round bouts were staged, and the management of the tournament was ait object lesson in punctuality. for no sooner had one pair 91 boxers left the ring than a fresh pair took their corners, and except for the announcements of P. Murray (announcer) and the spells between rounds, the sport went on at a merry pace. On the whole the standard of boxing was excellent, and while occasionally a chary pair met, the boys generally were only too eager to make the going willing hi a thoroughly sportsmanlike manner. College Championship The main bout was between P. Fallon (holder) and F. Boyle (challenger) for the college championship. Both lads were rugged fighters, Fallon's weight being 12st 111 b. and Boyle's 13st 21b. Fallon staved off the challenge to win on a technical knock-out just as the gong sounded at the end of the second rouud. They traded solid punches with both hands in the first round, with honours slightly in favour of Boyle, but in the second. Fallon connected with a powerful right punch to the challenger’s jaw. Bovle going down to the mat for one second. Fallon then carried the fight to his opponent. who was decidely groggy and appeared to be almost out on his feet, the referee stopping the fight just as the gong sounded. Presentation of Cups Bro. Owens, on behalf of the college, returned thanks to Mr Easton for preparing the boys for the tournament, the Oamaru Boxing Association for the use of equipment, and officials, especially Mr L. Canning, for assistance. Mr A. E. Hodge congratulated Fallon on retaining the college championship, and presented to him the Easton Cup. and also M. O'Brien, to whom he presented the Boyle Cup, on gaining the award of most scientific boxer of the tournament. The visitors were hospitably entertained after the tourament, Mr L. Canning suitably returning thanks on their behalf to Bros. O’Neill and Owens. The Tournament The officials were as follows: —President, Mr W. J. Currie; referees, Messrs G. Sceats and C. Jones; judges, Messrs A. E. Hodge and L. Webb; timekeepers, Messrs L. Canning and J. Ball. Results on points decisions, except where otherwise stated: —R. Costello beat F. O’Brien, G. Niall beat R. Steel, E, Loughran beat W. Hailes, J. Brooks beat D. Umbers, E. Harper beat P. Perkins, A. Bonisnh beat J. Valentine, L. Steel beat B. McElligott, W. Coughland beat A. Thomas, J. Perkins beat V. Morganti, G. O’Brien beat H. McDonnell. S. Hcffman beat J. Groves, S. Gilhooly beat H. Holloway, M. O’Brien beat R. Dowling, S. Lindsay beat J. Metcalfe, A. Ongley beat G. Harper, J. Hughes boat G. Lynch on a technical knock-out, F. Boyle beat C. Fitzgerald, K. Gallagher beat T. Stumbles, J. Bennett beat G, Kelly, P. Durkin beat W. Hamilton. NORTH OTAGO FARMERS’ UNION MONTHLY MEETING Mr J. D. McLeod (president) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the North Otago Farmers’ Union vesteidav afternoon. Accounts amounting to £2 12s 3d were passed for payment. A welcome was extended to Mr A. G. Dawson, chief organiser for the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, who was at present touring the branch’s area. , ~ Mr W, Doig, representative of the union ,and North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association on the Electoral Committee of the New Zealand Meat Board, reported on a recent meeting of the board. A contribution of £5 was voted to the local Plunket Society. The Upper Waitaki branch forwarded a remit opposing the running of buses in opposition to the railway in these difficult times of petrol shortage.—The remit was referred back to the branch for clarification. A deputation was received from the South Canterbury Union consisting of Messrs A. J. Davey (president), P. R. Talbot (ex-president), J. C. Hay (vicepresident). and A. B. Struthers (secretary), to discuss policy matters in view of the recent grouping of the North Otago and South Canterbury Unions. —The meeting went into committee. and a considerable discussion took place. Threshing Mill Workers’ Award The president referred to a proposal from Otago and Southland for a change of hours for workers in the threshing industry. The president stated that this was a proposal to down forks at 6 p.m.. when there were two more hours of daylight during which work could be done. The Prime Minister was asking for increased production, and here was a proposal which was futile and directly opposite. The clause stated that the hours of work would be 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., except on Saturdays, when the hours of work would be between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in stooks, and between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. in stacks, and an extra 60 minutes be allowed to finish a set or paddock. Mr A. C. Hurst moved that the assessors in Dunedin be instructed to make an emphatic protest against this clause. He stated that in many places, work could not be commenced until 8 a.m., owing to dew and mist on the ground, and that by finishing work at 6 p.m., the best part of the day would be made useless. —The motion was carried. The Bird Pest Mr J. P. Rutherford moved that the union recommend the Waitaki County Council to prepare poisoned wheal for next season, seeing it was 100 late this season, for use against the bird pest. He slated that the destruction done to crops by birds this year was becoming serious. Objecting to the recommendation Mr A. C. Hurst stated that if they killed (he bird, they would be killing the farmers’ best friend.—-The recommendation was carried.

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “Judge Hardy and Son.”—Comedy heart interest, thrills, and drama blend into another family adventure of the Hardys in “ Judge Hardy and Son,” with Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, and the rest of the famous family group, which shows to-day and to-night at the Majestic Theatre. The new story deals with Andy Hardy’s comical adventures as an amateur detective, through which he is involved with three pretty girls, and gets into various comical complications. There is drama in the illness of the mother of the family, who is near death, e. thrill in Andy’s piloting his sister across a flooded river to her mother’s bedside, and several dramatic highlights. Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Cecilia Parker, Fay Holden, Sara Haden, and Ann Rutherford, the regular cast of the series, are augmented in "Judge Hardy and Son ” by three charming newcomers—June Preisser, Martha O’Driscoll, and Margaret Early. Mme. Marie Ouspenskaya, famous Russian actress, fresh from her triumph in “The Rains Came,” plays an important role. A Pete Smith Novelty, Fitzpatrick Travel, “ Our Gang ” Comedy, News, and New Zealand Scenic are also included in this programme. OPERA HOUSE Two features, one thrilling drama and the other hilarious comedy, show at the Opera House to-night and Monday. Heading the programme is the unforgettable story of the most-feared, hated, and powerful Indian menace ever to terrorise the West, told in “ Geronimo,” a Paramount production. It features Preston Foster, Ellen Drew. Andy Devine, Gene Lockhart, Noah Beery, Monte Blue, and Chief Thunder Cloud. It brings to the screen all the thrills, adventure, and romance of the days when the ruthless Apaches ruled. Though sheer drama, it is leavened by plenty of comedy. “ Grandpa Goes to Town.” —As a contrast this is hilarious comedv all through, and gives the experience of a “ wayback ” country family which comes to town. “ Grandpa Goes to Town ” provides plenty of laughs, and features James Gleason, Harry Davenport, Louis Ranson, Maxie Rosenbloom, and the contending heavy-weight boxer for the world championship, Arturo Godoy. To-day’s Matinee.—“ Geronimo,” with the second last chapter of “ Green Hornet,” “ Boy Scouts to the Rescue,” and Walt Disney cartoon, will show at the matinee this afternoon. The name competition will be continued at this screening. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HOME NURSING AND HYGIENE The following candidates were successful at the home-nursing examination held at the Dominican College. Teschemakers, in July:—Seniors: Margaret Skinner, Dorothy Ford, Ellen Dougherty. Mrs Freda Robinson, Mrs Margaret Clark, Mrs Marie Robinson. Juniors; Patricia Gardiner, Roma Tohill, Dorothy McKay, Margaret Wood, Sylvia Groves, Marie Bretherton. Mary McKinnon, Marguerite Bolwell, Winifred Dineen, Natalie Grace, Jose O’Connell, Dorothy Walls, Margaret Pottinger. The lecturer was Mrs Bowman, The following candidates were successful in the hygiene examination, held at Maheno in September:—Mesdames Johnetta Clark, Phyllis King, Violet Caldwell, Margaret Neill, Mai'ie Robinson, Freda Robinson, Margaret Clark, Misses Florence Cook, Connie Davis. Myra Newlands, Joyce Todd, Flora Newlands, Gwen Johnstone, Marion Paton, Isabel Reid, Gladys Kelcher, Gwen Kelcher, Ellen Dougherty, Messrs H. O. Marsh and Green. The lecturer was Mr Fischer. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 5; 5.32 a.m. and 6.0 p.m.; October 6; 6.30 a.m. and 6.59 p.m. Coastal Movements The Karu is due about Friday, October 11. to load for Wellington. Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waiuiata, from Auckland, Is expected here about Tuesday to discharge and lead for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load to-day for Wellington. Napier and Gisborne, via ports. MANCHESTER UNITY LOYAL OAMARU LODGE N.G. Bro. Grenfell presided at the fortnightly meeting of Loyal Oamaru Lodge, at which the delegates, Bros. Grenfell. Christie and Dawson, and P.G. Bro. Couper. of (he District Executive, gave comprehensive reports on the district meeting. Bro. Grenfell reported on the official visit to the Kakanui Lodge. P.G. Sister Witham responded to the second toast, and P.G. Bro. Couper to the toast of the Otago District. P.G. Bro. Christie reported on the sick. P.G. Bro. Christie and Warden Bro. Colville were appointed a deputation to inter view the Brownlee Shield Committee, with a view to holding the annual competition at an early date.

ABUNDANCE OF FEED FAVOURABLE SPRING CONDITIONS PROSPECTS FOR GOOD CROPS North Otago is experiencing very favourable growing conditions, with frequent light showers and warm days. There is more feed in North Otago for this time of the year than has been experienced for many years. Crops are looking exceptionally well. Extra good strikes of small seeds recently sown are being obtained. Wheat.—lt would appear that the sowing season in North Otago is finished. Merchants’ stocks in store are not heavy, but at the same time there is now very little inquiry. New season’s crops are looking exceptionally well, and if the present conditions hold, these crops should yield well. Oats.—lnvercargill reports that their stocks are practically exhausted, and there is still a good demand. There has been a further retail demand for Cartons this week, and merchants’ stocks are now getting into short compass. There is some inquiry for good machine-dressed and dipped Dun oats, but buyers will not pay the high prices k£j n g gslcGd. Chaff.—Prices are unaltered on last week’s report. With the splendid growth of grass, etc., in North Otago, there is now very little demand. Potatoes. —This market is neglected and practically no sales ar e going through. At the prices obtainable, it would not pay farmers to re-pick their potatoes. Seeds. —The North Island reports that the demand for seeds is earlier this spring than last, and the demand is fairly substantial. In the South Island, however, with the exception of mangel seeds, swedes, etc., the demand for grass seed and clovers has been disappointing. In regard to ryegrass, only seed of high germination is inquired for, and the lower germinating lines are neglected. There is a good inquiry for Italian ryegrass, but most of the better lines have been cleaned up, and there is very little offering. There is a fair inquiry for Montgomery red clover, which is replacing cowgrass in a good number of cases. There is also some inquiry for cocksfoot seed. FUNCTIONS ARRANGED CARNIVAL PROGRAMME Arrangements are now well in hand for the series of functions to be held during the month at Oamaru, in aid of the Air Force Queen Fund. On Tuesday, October 15, a ball will be held in the Scottish Hall, at which art union will be drawn, and on Saturday. October 19. a children’s fancy dress parade and search for talent will take place in the Opera House. In view of the signal success attending the last arts and crafts display held in coniunction with the Centennial celebrations. special interest will be taken in a similar function to be held in St. Paul’s Hall from October 22 to 25. The Ladies’ Sub-committee is making a special appeal to the citizens of North Otago to assist in this exhibition of antiaues and arts and crafts, by lending for display purposes old treasures, handcrafts, hobbies, or anything of interest, Provision will be made for the sale of any articles, antique or otherwise. contributed for that purpose, the proceeds of which will go to the Air Force Queen Fund. On Thursday, October 24. Miss Mary Pratt (Air Force Queen) will sing at a musical festival in the Opera House, being arranged by Mrs Chase, and at which Mr Frank Milner will deliver a short address. Thursday. October 31. will be devoted to the presentation of "The Importance of Being Earnest’’ (Oscar Wilde), by the Little Theatre Society at the Opera House, and the final function, vet to be arranged, will take place on Saturday, November 2. PERSONAL Mr J. H. Harris, who Is at present relieving in charge of the Oamaru branch of the South British Insurance Company, has received advide of his appointment as manager of the branch, and will take up his new duties immediately. For the past ten years Mr Harris has filled the position of chief town inspector for the Dunedin and suburban area, and he was on the Oamaru staff as chief clerk from 1925 to 1927. Mr Harris is well known In North Otago as a keen hockey enthusiast and track runner. He has represented Otago in hocke ,r on several occasions. and has won numerous trophies at the Maheno, Enfield, Duntroon and Georgetown snorts gatherings. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel. —Mr and Mrs W. A. Morrow, Mr W. Whitworth. Mr O. J. Doidge, Mr and. Mrs A. L. Brown. Mr R. P. Murphy, Mr J. B. A. MacFarlane, Mr T. Heaney, Mr B. Harris (Dunedin), Mr I. R. Milne (Timaru). Mr J. J. Lee (Wellington), Mr S. A. Sullivan, Mr H. S. Clarke. Mr B, Lord (Christchurch). Mr R. V. Hood (Auckland).