THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24432, 18 October 1940, Page 13

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

CYCLING ROAD RACE HANDICAPS ' The handicaps for the amateur cycling race from Palmerston to Oamaru on Saturday, starting at the Palmerston Railway Station at 2 p.m., are as follows: B G Ross, C. Flowers, P. Maitland scr, S. O’Brien, A. L. Macrae, G. E. Fostei 9min; A. Bpberg, M. Lyon, C. Brown, D Fairley 13min; G. Aitcheson, D McLeod, M. Bardsley, R. G. Grave, C C. Hood. E. Hanvery 16min; M. Jones, R. Reekie. R. G. Boyd, G. Caldwell, S. Hollow 18min; C. Ambler. A. McDonald, W, Barry, D. Brown 21min. FAIR IN THAMES STREET WINDING UP QUEEN CARNIVAL A comprehensive programme has been drawn .up for the fair to be held in Thames street for the winding-up of the Air Force Queen Carnival activities in Oamaru on Saturday, November 2. The committee has appointed the following officials for the day Supervisor, Mr Bruce Meek; secretary and treasurer, Mr M. F. Woodward; announcer, Mr, B. B Blackmore; space for stalls—Messrs Bruce Meek, T. W. Jacobs and E. Coker: erection of stalls, Messrs T. W. Jacobs and E. Coker. Everyone is requested to wear fancy dress if possible, and the North Otago Cricket Association is to be asked to cancel all matches for the day. The committee has decided to request the Oamaru Borough Council to assist with extra street lighting and cartage, ano to secure an empty shop for afternoontea and supper rooms. The Garrison Municipal Band and the Highland Pipe Band -.are .to be asked to assist at the fair, Mr Meek Is to arrange with women £ organisations in town and country to take charge of produce, sweet stalls, etc., and the Friendly Bay improvement Society is to arrange side shows. Among the attractions of . the. day will be a mock court, children’s fancy dress parade, decorated dobbins, prams, cycles, best clown, wheelbarrow Derby, pram race mother of largest family at the fair, and bid English dancing at the end of the fair WOMEN’S BOWLING

AWAMOA CLUB The Awamoa Ladies’ Bowling Club opened the season on Tuesday afternoon with a large gathering of women bowlers and friends. Mrs Pile (president) gave a welccfme to the visitors, and posies were presented to Mrs Holmes (patroness) and the Mayoress (Mrs L. J. K. Familton). Replies were made by representatives of the Phoenix, Meadowbank, Maheno and Weston Ladies’ Bowling Clubs, Awamoa Croquet Club, and by Mr H. C. Jeffery (president of the men’s club). SPITFIRE FUND FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS The following further contributions to the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association’s Spitfire Fund are acknowledgedMr A, C.-Nichols £SO, Mr R. Jenkins £2 2s. Total to date, £164 19s. TO-MORROW’S FIXTURES (Secretaries of clubs are reminded that fixtures must be in not later than 4.30 p.m. on Thursday to ensure publication. Only names of senior players will be published.) , : • Cricket ■qnidfT Oamaru 'B." at School.—Borrows, Doig, Spear, McCallum, Parker, A. .Forbes, Maddigan, Budd, Hedges, Hutchinson, Blair. , , „ Albion v. School, at School.—Firth, Geddes, Greaves. Halkett, Henderson, Irvine,- Jacobs, Sutherland, Taylor, Tucker, Twaddle, Ewing, Greenbank, Searle. Oamaru B v. Union.—Uttley, Henderson, Jones, Cahill. Robertson, Keilh, Blackburn. R. D. Dick, Kent, Kemnitz, Reid. .Oamaru A v. St. Kevin’s, at School.— J. Watson, S. M. Dick, Doran, Houghton, Miller, Scott. Watt, Smith Beattie Gardiner Campbell. SOLDIERS’ PARCELS SUCCESSFUL CONCERT FOR FUNDS On Wednesday night, the members of the Oamaru Little Theatre Honorary Members’- Social Activities- Committee, held a successful concert to raise funds for soldiers’ parcels. There was an excelent attendance, and a thoroughly enjoyable programme was presented. Those contributing items were:-Mrs J. L.- South, Messrs B. Scally, E. W. Kerr, C. Campbell (songs); Mr J. Oliver (marimba numbers): Miss Aline Hurndell (skipping dance); Miss Betty Butterfield (recitation): one-act ; plays by Little Theatre active members, “ She’s No Lady” (St. John Ervine), and “ Courtin’ Christina” (J. J. Bell). The accompanists were Mesdames C. Campbell and Chase, Miss E. McQuade, and Mr A. W. Gibb. After supper was dispensed, the raffle was drawn, the following being the results; Dressed fowls, ticket No. 1123 (held bv K. L. Burton): box of chocolates. .1317 (W. Mclntosh): cigarettes, 1358 (R. Fallon): green felt knitting bag, 1380 (Mrs A A. Mays); large fruit cake, 1638 (Mrs S Mawhinney); cushion. 81 (Mr A. F. Wbodgate). At the conclusion of the programme, Mr J. L. South (president), thanked the Oamaru Savage Club for the use of its piano and for the performers, Mr A. F. Woodgate for the decorations, Mrs Wallace, performers, and all who had assisted in making the evening such a success. As a result a good sum was raised for the soldiers’ parcels fund.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES - PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 18: 3.40 a.m. and 4.0 p.m. Coastal Movements The Karu will load to-day for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipiata will discharge and load about Friday, November 1, for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. „ , The Wainui will load on Tuesday, October 22, for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. OAMARU SAVAGE CLUB CONCERT AT HERBERT The patriotic concert party of the Oamaru Savage Club journeyed to Herbert on Wednesday night, where a bright programme was presented to a large and appreciative audience. Dr Trotter presided. and a vote of thanks to the performers was moved by Mr J. Rodman. The programme comprised songs by Great Chief J. MacMillan, Savages J. Hinton and R. W. Stevenson: ’ Highland fling. Miss Iris Dobson; cornel solo. Savage J. Loped; cornet duet. Brave A. Nuttall and Savage Loper; hill-billy numbers, Brave E. McDiarmid and sons; violin solo. Savage P. McLachlan; song and dance. Miss D, Middlemass; trombone trio. Savages J. Jackman. W. Austin, and W, Naylor; piano accordion solos. Miss L. Appleby; Mexican serenade, Brave E. McDiarmid: glockenspiel and marimba solos. Savage W. J. Oliver. After supper provided by the ladies was dispensed, a dance was held.

PERSONAL Visitors to the Town Queen’s Hotel. —Mr and Mrs D, Kain (Omarama), Mr R. Mitchell (Rakaia), Mr G, Jarvie, Mr W. J. Linton, Mr W, Lillico, Mr G. Woolton, Mr A. B. Pollock. Mr and Mrs H. L. Gill. Mr and Mrs A. R. Hislop, Mr W. S. Stewart. Mr E. Paterson, Mr E. F. Roberts, Mr E. A. Smith. Mr L. Holden Mirams, Mr Maurice S.. Arthur, Mr I. J. Cooke. Mr A. Bicknell. Mr J. A. Wilson, Mr W. J. Mclntosh, Mr S. E. Kershaw, Mr M. B. Richards, Mr E. R. Grainger, Mr R. A. McLennan (Dunedin), Mr L. A. Bloomfield (Haka Valley), Mr R. N. Jones. Mrs H D. Davies (Wellington). KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ Tower of London.”—Showing finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre is the “ Tower of London,” starring Basil Rathbone and featuring Boris Karloff and a cast of thousands. Based on the historic incidents of the time of Richard 111, it tells the dramatic and gripping story of that infamous man and his diabolical executioner, who together hacked a way to the Throne. Against the accurate setting of fifteenth century England, its story moves with great vigour. “ Rebecca.” Daphne du Manner’s widely-read story “ Rebecca ’’ commences its season to-morrow at the matinee. This production has been responsible for sensational business wherever shown in the Dominion. At Dunedin recently it was shown for no fewer than four weeks at the big Octagon Theatre. The plans arc at the Bristola. and are filling rapidly OPERA HOUSE “ The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady.”— The latest addition to the thrilling Lone Wolf series shows to-night, with Warren William again portraying the light-fingered, light-hearted rogue. Jean Muir is the lady in the case, and supplies the romantic touch without which no adventure of the debonair adventurer, who laughs at love and locksmiths, would be complete. A £20,000 diamond necklace is the prize as the Lone Wolf solves a double murder, frustrates a gang of desperate jewe thieves, and rescues a distressed damsel in a whirl of reckless action. Eric Blore, Victor Jory, Warren Hull and Roger Pryor head the ‘supporting cast. ■< Meet Dr Christian.”—This feature, the first of a projected new series of filmstarring Jean Hersholt, also shows on this programme, with an outstanding cast featuring Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin Enid Bennett and Paul Harvey. The new film drama concerns the humanitarian ideals of a small-town doctor and the obstacles he encounters when trying to benefit his fellow-citizens. Miss Lovett, a newcomer to motion pictures, plays the role of Judy Price, Dr Christian s nurse, a character that millions of radio Lsteners will remember. The masculine romantic interest is supplied by Robert Baldwin.

OAMARU SWIMMING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The annua! meeting of the Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club was held on Wednesday night, Mr G. S. Jones Pf e siding. 'ln moving the adoption of the annual report, the chairman made special mention of the success of the Tumor members during the past season, and compli mented them on their achievements. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Election of Officers The election of officers resulted as follows;—Patron. Dr A. Douglas; life meinber, Mr G. S. Jones; President, Mr G b. Jones: vice-presidents—Miss J. B. Wilson, Mrs M. K. McCulloch, Dr E. S. Stubbs, Messrs Li J. K. Familton, E. C. Ferris, F. Milner, J. Grant. F. Butterfield R. K. Ireland B. B. Blackmore, S. Cradock, G. J. -Sceats, H. R. Domigan; Club 'Captain, Mr R O. Brown; women’s captain. Miss N. McLaren; honorary secretary, Miss R. Woodgate: assistant secretary, Mr K Gemmell; treasurer, Mr R. McLaren; committee—Misses McDonald and Gemmell, Messrs E. C. Ferris and C. Beattie; delegates to Otago Swimming Centre, Messis O. Thomson and G. H. Peat; junior caplains—boys F. Robertson, girls A. Wilson. It was decided tc request the Oamaru Borough Council to open the baths on Saturday, October 26. After the annual meeting a social hour was spent, and Mrs L. Douglas presented the cups and certificates won during the season.