North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24448, 6 November 1940, Page 4

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE O AMARU DISTRICT

if HOME BOATS <V?AC ■ -'* CATERING FOR EXPORT TRADE • . BOARD’S PROGRESSIVE POLICY WORK TO PROCEED FOR TWO ,■ YEARS' Speaking of the board’s activities during: the . past year, ■ the chairman (Mr E.-K; Ireland) referred.at the Harbour .Board meeting yesterday morning, to the . cash balance available of £7482. as against £ 19,762 last year, and stated that three itelrts— dredging, buildings, and wharf repairs—none of which would be recurring for some time, accounted for approximately £II,OOO. Seeing that they had the harbour in good order, said Mr Ireland, it might be asked, Why not stop? In his this would be a mistake. If they were to hold the direct export uTde, they had to cater for the Home boats, and as larger boats were being built, replacing the older ones, it was their job to .endeavour to provide suitable depth for--these .boats. , ... In -order to do this, continued Mr Ire*;land* they had to continue the, work on the-break water and Ramsay extension until they had sufficient protection to dredge the outside entrance. With the funds available and a continuation of the subsidy, and revenue to come in, he considered that they could continue the work, on the extension for at least another two years. Harbour-work, and-particularly work such as they were doing in the open ocean; was necessarily slow, but they should not let, themselves be-disheartened by this, as they were Steadily improving onefof the district’s most valuable assets and providing an outlet for the district s produce. , , ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN The Dug-out.—The Eveline Women’s InItitute has charge of the dug-out on Friday, and any contributions of goods, cakes, and sweets will be gratefully received. C.E.M.S.—Mr H; C„ Lightwooffi presided at the monthly meeting of die Church of England Men’s Society on Sunday night. An excellent paper on “ Sympathy was given by Mr W. R. F. Naylor, and Archdeacon Russell read the fine sermon preached by Bishop Hensley Henson at Westminster Abbey on the first anmverSa c y ycUng 6 WlUiout Light.—Henry Ross-. Bottle was fined ss, and costs (10s), at the Clamant Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr H W. Bundle, S.M.. for Tiding a' bicycle without a light. Constable A. D Buchanan appeared f °Brtag and C Bny SMe.-A very successful brinj? and buy sale was. held by the St. Luke's Ladles’ Guild in aid of the church funds. Archdeacon Russell warmly thanking -the president (Mrs Ombler) and the mehtbers of the guild on their good work. Sweets and toys left unsold were sent to the Ahglican orphanages for the children. Rdtary Club.—An .address pm the present state of the war was given by Rotarian Frarik Milner at the Weekly luncheon,, of the .Oamaru Rotary Club. -Rotarian Presi-dent-A. R. Tait presided, and the vote-of thahks was proposed by Rotarian J. C. Kirknfess. f ’■ *,- -■.

RETAILERS’ COMMITTEE SHOPS AND OFFICES ACT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Correspondence dealing with the protests against the proposed provisions of the Shops and Offices’ Act, governing the hours of closing shops was received from the Prime Minister, Mr A. A. Nordmeyer. M.P., and ithe Associated Chambers of Commerce, at the monthly meeting of the Retailers’-’Committee last night, Mr E. D Watts, who occupied the chair, said that the- part of the Bill objected to had been deleted. If it had not been for. the Steps generally taken, that part of the Bill would have gone through. The canvass for members was held over for consideration with representatives of the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce at the December meeting of the committee. It was decided to ask the Waitaki Electric Power Board to have the community lighting switched on half an hour earlier than at present. It was decided to observe the statutory holidays at Christmas and New Year, as usual, the late nights being observed on the Tuesdays. December 24 and 31, with no, late nights on v the Fridays. Shops are .to be closed at .-11 a.m. on Show Day, November 23, and also on the King’s, Birthday, November 25, re-open-ing on Tuesday, November 26. * CRICKET NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING Mr Malcolm S. Holmes presided at a meeting of , the North Otago Cricket Association Executive Committee on Monday night. A contribution of £1 Is was received from Mr Milnes, and the Union Club forwarded its affiliation fee. Draw for Saturday The draw for Saturday is as follows: First Grade.—Oamaru A v. Albion: School v. Union; Oamaru B v. St. Kevin’s. Second .Grade: St. Kevin’s v.. Union; School a bye. Third Grade: St. Kevin’s v. School B; School A v. School C. PERSONAL A motion of sympathy was passed yesterday morning by the Oamaru Harbour Board with the relatives in the death of Mr J. R. Cairns, who had been an employee of the board for over 30 years. Visitors to the Town Queen’s Hotel.—Mr C. R. Wilson,’ Mrs H. Salmon, Miss A. P Salmon, Mr L, S. Winefield, Mr T. McAllen (Dunedin). Mr A. C. Bynes, Mr C. G. Mahan, Mr T. H, Willis (Christchurch), Mr A. Myerscough (Tlmaru), Mr and Mrs Roygard (Grey--fnouth), Mr A. R. McWhennie, Mr .R. J. Hall, Mr L; Flowers., Mr A. Munrbi Mr L. R McKelvie,: Mr ’J. A. : McCaw, Mr J. Griffiths. Corporal N L. Cooper, Sergeant Hardwick. Sergeant R. K. Flight-lieutenant H. Gladstone Hill (Wellington). ,

HARBOUR BOARD MONTHLY MEETING BREAKWATER CROSS-SECTIONS Mr R. K. Ireland (chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board yesterday morning. Mr G. A. Lee (consulting engineer) attended the meeting and reported on the progress of the work on-the Ramsay extension. He submitted plans and instructions for the taking of cross-sections of the breakwater. The board approved of Mr Lee’s methods for carrying on the Messrs John Mill and C 0.,. Ltd., applied for permission to build an extension of 40 feet on the east end of the store.— Granted. . , . The Harbour Boards Association advised that the elections would be held in May, 1941—Received. 9 The Ngapara Hal! Committee applied for a rebate in the rates on the hall, which had been destroyed by fire—The board, which could not remit the rates, made a grant of 10s 6d to the committee. The Waterfront Control Commission advised that the rates of remuneration to waterside- workers had been increased 5 per cent as from October 16. —Received. Messrs Hislop and Creagh and Mam presented to the board an enlargement of a photograph taken in February, 1906. in the board’s office, of the late Messrs Peach and Creagh, the board’s former secretary and solicitor respectively.—The board returned thanks for the gift, which is to be framed and hung in the office. Three tenant members of the Oamaru Stock Agents’ and Wool Brokers’ Association. Messrs Dalgety and Co.. Ltd., Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., and the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., advised that they wished to renew their leases of the old freezing works buildings for another year on the same conditions as last season.—Agreed to. The Director of Housing Construction advised that the department was exempt from wharfage charges on goods consigned to the Department of Housing Construction, and in future the department could »not accept claims for such service.—Received.

Accounts totalling £1524 7s 2d were passed for payment. Otematata Runs

The chairman and Mr A. N. Hayes reported on the negotiations being made in reference to the leases of the Otematata runs, the board approving of their action. The board decided to include a condition In the leases that the tenants plant at least one acre in trees each year. Harbourmaster’s Report

The harbourmaster (Captain H. S Coxl reported that the shipping for October comprised 9 coastal steamers of a total tonnage of 5768 tons, compared with one intercolonial and 12 coastal steamers of 11,592 tons, for October, 1939. The test blocks for the littoral drift were deposited on October 29, in accordance with the consulting engineer’s plan.—The report was received. Secretary’s Report The secretary (Mr T. J. Guthrie) reported that 41 men had been employed on various works during the month, 1100 tons of stone were deposited on the rock approach and apron, and 11,6511 tons of rubble disposed of. Sixteen hundred trees were replaced on the lighthouse reserve, and, 400 trees planted near the trig station. A fire burned three acres of grass, and about 100 trees were lost. The cargo returns for October were as follows, the figures for October, 1939, being shown in parentheses:—Coastal: Inwards, 532 (668); outwards, 1544 (1319). Overseas: Inwards, nil (196); outwards,,nil (6).—The report was received.

THE HOME GUARD VISIT OF DOMINION ORGANISER LOCAL COMMITTEE MEETS Mr R. Sinel, Dominion organiser for the Home. Guard, and Mr C. J. Hay, liaison officer, were present at a meeting Of the Oamaru Home Guard Committee yesterday morning, and explained to the committee some of the finer factors and particulars regarding the formation and work of the guard locally. The Deputy Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirkness) presided. Mr Sinel stated that in most centres the local bodies had charge of the working of the guard. The local authorities, plus representatives from any association, society or body concerned or affected by the guard, made up a committee. Sub-committees could be established in outlying districts. The area commander was a resident of the community. and his duty was to look after the community in times of emergency or invasion. With the committees formed, the next step was to secure enrolments. The only uniform of the guard at the present time was an armlet bearing a crown and letters, “H. G.” Any man over the age of 16 years may join the Home Guard. The committee could do what it thought best in appointing the men to sections. The next phase was the selection or recommendation of commanders. This was done by the controlling committee. Any men who were not fit to do physical training or more strenuous work could be utilised in lighter duties. Mr Hay stated that at many meetings they had attended questions had been asked regarding the training of members in the rural areas. Some people thought that the guard was under the strict control of the military authorities. This was not correct. It lay with the committee as to when meetings or parades would be held. Mr Hay answered questions relating to the enrolment of members of the Emergency Precautims Committee to the guard. This was possible, but, if a member of the emergency committee was needed to serve that party, he could do so. The Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) thanked the speakers for their interesting and valuable information and referred to the poor response given in Oamaru. “Any man who doesn’t join the Home Guard and is not doing any essential work is not doing his duty to his country, stated Mr Familton. If a man was physically fit, or fit enough to serve with the guard, he should do so. Good Response at Five Forks A very representative gathering met Major J. F. Tonkin (Oamaru) at a meeting at Five Forks on Monday night, when a branch of the Home Guard was formed. Mr J. Rutherford presided. Major Tonkin addressed the meeting and outlined the svriopsis of the scheme and all details. He impressed upon those present their obligation to fulfil;the Governments decision of forming a Home Guard in every centre. Practically every man in the hall enrolled, the total being 40 enrolments. It i was decided to form two platoons, Messrs John Muldrew and John Wilson being appointed commanders, and Messrs John Nisbett and E C. Ruddenclau being appointed seconds-in-command. Mr J. Kingan moved a vote of thanks to Major Tonkin for his address.

“ GREEN HELL” FEATURE AT MAJESTIC THEATRE Sucht ingredients as excitement, love, and adventure are said to be combined in the production of “ Green Hell,” initial Famous Productions film for Universal release, which screens to-night finally at the Majestic Theatre. With Douglas Fairbanks. jun„ and Joan Bennett heading an outstanding cast of 11 principals, "Green Hell ” is declared to capture a realism seldom brought to the screen in -films of this type. According to advance reports. a part of this realism is due to the authenticity of the enormous Upper Amazon jungle sets constructed after months of research. But the major reason probably lies in the players themselves —Fairbanks, Miss Bennett, John Howard. Alan Hale, George Sanders. George Bancroft, Vincent Price, Gene Garrick, Francis MacDonald, Ray Mala, and Peter Bronte, Each a distinct type, these players invariably make their screen characterisations ring true. They are natural human beings, who do things in a convincing manner. The story is about a beautiful woman, marooned in the heart of the Amazon Jungle with six men. Harry Edington selected this story for his first offering as a producer.

HARBOUR WORKS YEAR OF PROGRESS REDUCTION OF DEBT CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW In his annual report to the Oamaru Harbour Board yesterday, Mr R. K. Ireland (chairman) said the year commenced with a credit balance of £9123 3s 3d. the expenditure in the quarry amounted to £13,911 18s, from which had to be deducted the subsidy of £7509 2s 3d, wharf repairs amounted to £1261 16t lOd, buildings £1423 ISs I'Jd, and: dredging £B2BB 4s 9d. Receipts included rents £3284 19s 7d, harbour revenue £5263; 6s 7d, and after transferring £5478 10s lOd from the harbour improvement and renewal account on account of breakwater works, the genera! account closed with a credit s -balance of £1866 ,1s lid. In the harbour improvement and renewal account the cash balance at the commencement of the year was £10,639 5s sd. interest was £455, 11s, and after transferring £5478 10s lOd to the general account, there was a credit balance of £5616 5s 7d. Summarising these two accounts, there was a cash credit at the beginning of the year of £19,762 8s Bd, and at the- close of the year a credit of £7482 7s 6d. Conversion Loan Debentures amounting to £9960 8s 5d were paid off during the year, which represented interest £3948 15s 3d, and principal repaid £6Oll 13s 3d. The principal owing at the end of the year was £94,195 6s 4d, and the payment of another debenture due on October 1, 1940, further reduced the total debt to £91,099 0s 3d. No alteration had been made to the district rate, which was three-tenths of a penny in the £. The outstanding arrears of rates amounted to £3BO 3s Id, compared with £461 18s 3d last*year.

Shipping

Eight overseas and six intercolonial vessels visited the port during the year. An increase of 16,456 carcasses over last years total of 255,508, brought the number of carcasses shipped for the year to 271.964 ” Other exports included 602 tons tallow, seeds 65, general cargo 116. and 14,405 bales of wool, a total of 7824 tons. Overseas imports Included 622 tons coal, barley 460, timber 223. general cargo 112, making a total of 1417 tons. One hundred and twenty-five coastal vessels visited the port during the year, handling a total cargo of 22,900 tons. The exports included flour 10,658 tons, pollard and bran. 1849, lime 1345, oats 394. wool 2310 bales, wheat 257 tons, chaff 214, seeds 134, general cargo 1947, a total of 17,183 tons. The imports included coal 1592 tons, sugar 763, timber 85, seeds 45, general cargo 3232, making'a total of 5717 tonsWool Appraisal The board took a leading part in the question of having Oamaru made a wool appraisal point. It was satisfactory to know that the board’s efforts were successful. In furthering the claims of Oamaru as a wool appraiser point, the board realised that the saving to the growers would be very substantial, and the benefits to the port and town were obvious,. All those directly interested in the matter were solidly behind the board in its efforts, and thanks were due to them for their whole-hearted co-operation. i; Oamaru had again been made an appraisal point for the 1940-41 season. The wool valuers had expressed satisfaction with the stores and the arrangements made for the appraisement, and the board noted with pleasure the further efforts of the stock and station agents to increase their storage space. Dredging Negotiations were concluded with the Otago Harbour Board for the hire of dredge Otakou. The dredge lifted 102 i loads, comprising 151,000 cubic yards of spoil. More dredging was carried out than originally planned, and the harbour was now in a better condition so far as depth and swinging basin was concerned, than at any time previously. The cost amounted to £8344 Bif>7d, which was well within the estimate, and was equal to 13.9 d per cubic yard hopper capacity. Breakwater Progress had been maintained / in the building of the Ramsay breakwater extension, which was now out 205 feet. Heavy seas during the year impeded the work considerably, washing down 50 feet, of which 35 feet had been rebuilt. A total of 26,590 tons of stone was deposited on the extension during the year, at a net cost of £4141 6s. The protective apron suffered some damage, and 4277 tons of stone were deposited over the apron, and 4309 tons on the rock approach Quarry The putput from the quarry had been maintained, 35,176 tons of stone and 66,528 tons of rubble being handled during the year, the proportion being: Stone 34.537 per cent, and rubble 65,413 per cent. The net cost of stone per ton handled, including debris, amounted to 3s 1.379 d per ton, compared with 4s 0.859 d per ton last year. The total output since the firing of No. 1 shot was: Stone 166,658 tons, rubble 340,523 tons, in the proportion of 35.37 per cent, stone to 64.63 per cent, rubble, at a net cost of 4s 1.277 d per ton. Mr Ireland thanked the staff for their loyal co-operation during the year. The chairman was warmly congratulated on the manner in which his statement had been presented, the statement making the position clear both to the public and the members of the board.

LAWN TENNIS SOUTHERN SUB-ASSOCIATION ENFIELD BEATS MAHENO In the Southern Sub-association lawn tennis competition Enfield beat Maheno by a margin of 10 sets. Results (Maheno names first) Men’s Singles.—C. Clark 9, J, Wood 3; J. Rapson 9, D. Elliott 2; W. Kelcher 8, G. Johnston 9; J. Caldwell 5. W. Diver 9. Women’s Singles.—Miss A. Orr 6, Miss M. Yuill 7; Miss J. Orr 2. Miss I. Perniski 7; Miss V. Currie nil, Miss E. Diver 7; Miss M. Muldrew 2, Miss F. Freeman 7. Men's Doubles.—Clark and Rapson 9, Wood and Elliott 3; Kelcher and Caldwell 3, Johnston and Diver 9. Women’s Doubles.-—Misses A. and J. Orr 4. Misses Yuill and Perniski 7; Misses Currie and Muldrew 3. Misses Diver and Freeman 7. Mixed Doubles.—Clark and Miss A. Orr 2, Wood and Miss Yuill 7; Rapson and Miss J. Orr 3, Elliott and Miss Perniski 7; Kelcher and Miss Currie 1, Johnston and Miss Diver 7; Caldwell and Miss Muldrew 6. Diver and Miss Freeman 7. Totals.—Enfield, 13 sets (105 games): Maheno, 3 sots (72 games). SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —November 6: 8.1 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. Coastal Movements The Waipiata, from Auckland, is due here on Friday to discharge and load out for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Karu will load to-day for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Tuesday, November 12. for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports.

SMALLER YARDINGS PRICES EASE A LITTLE WA3AREKA SALE There was a noticeable difference in the size of the yardings at yesterday’s Waiareka sale. The fat sheep market was not as good as at recent sales, the top price for a wether being 38s 6d. The cattle section was also quiet, a good line of steers realising £ls. There was a smaller yarding of pigs than usual, prices being about the same as last week. Prices Fat Sheep.—Dalgety and Co. sold; For N. R. Verity (Waikakahi), 7 ewes 29s 3d, 5 27s 9d; A. J. Smith (Georgetown), 5 ewes 33s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For W. Hamilton (Papakaio), pen ewes 36s 6d; T. Gemmell (Weston), pen ewes 30s 6d, pen 25s 6d; J. McKay (Totara), pen ewes 245, pen 24s 6d, pen 275; W. C. Gemmell (Weston), pen lambs 255, pen 21s 6d: estate J. R. McCulloch (Ngapara), in conjunction with North Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association, 4 ewes 255, 6 29s 6d. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For H. J. Andrew (Maheno), 5 wethers 30s 3d, 7 29s 3d, 3 ewes 30s 9d, 228 s; a client, 3 ewes 365, 1 255, 1 fourtooth wether 38s; D. Willetts (Georgetown), 1 wether 275, 2 ewes 24s 6d. 3 lambs 275, 2 255; T. Simpson (Tokarahi), 6 ewes 255, 6 24s 3d; D. T. Stewart (Maheno), 2 ewes 255, 3 23s 9d; C. Parker (Alma), 1 lamb 325. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For L. Williams (Oamaru), 1 wether 36s 6d, 3 ewes 34s 9d. 4 28s 3d. 3 27s 6d; W. D. Rutherford (Duntroon), 2 wethers 30s, 5 ewes 26s 3d, 3 21s 9d; W. H. Ballantyne (Airedale), 1 ewe 28s: T. T. Wilkinson (Five Forks), 5 ewes 245; estate J. R. McCulloch (in conjunction with New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company), 6 ewes 29s 6d, 4 255; W. E. Craig (Enfield), 5 ewes 31s, 5 28s 6d: I. Kennedy (Georgetown). 3 ewes 345; Hill Bros. (Cormacks), 1 wether 38s 6d. 3 ewes 23s 9d. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For A. M. Hamilton (Windsor), 7 ewes 16s, 216 s 3d, 1 275; a client, 4 wethers 29s 6d, 1 28s 6d, 10 29s 3d.

Store Sheep.—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold; For a client, 16 wether hoggets 19s 6d, 41 ewe hoggets 22s 6d; Mansfield Bros. (Corriedale), 42 shorn ewe hoggets 20s. National .Mortgage and Agency Company sold; For H. J. Andrew (Maheno). 93 two-tooth ewes 26s Id.

Fat Cattle.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For R. J. French (Maraweka),-1 cow £ll ss: Irvine and Tucker (Ardgowan), 1 cow £7 2s 6d. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client, 2 cows £3 17S 6d, 1 £5 7s 6d. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For D. McLean (Kakanui), 1 heifer £7 2s 6d, 1 cow £8; Simpson Bros. (Tokarahi), 1 cow £l3 15s; W. Kemp (Kartigi), 1 cow £l3; Kemp Bros. (Kartigi), 2 steers £lO, 2 £ls, 2 heifers £l3. 1 £lO Iss, 1 £lO 10s. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association, sold: For McCulloch Bros. (Glenavy), 1 cow £B. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For J. J. Hore (Tokarahi), 2 bulls £ls 17s 6d, 1 £ls 2s 6d, 1 £l3 7s 6d, 1 cow £ll ss, 1 £6 ss; Blair Bros. (Totara), 1 cow £5 15s; a client, 1 cow £5 2s 6d; H. J. Andrew (Maheno), 2 heifers £l2 7s 6d. 1 £lO 15s; a client, 4 heifers £3 17s. Store Cattle.—Bruce Christie and Co, sold: For a client, 1 bull £3. Pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For W, M. Robertson (Maheno). 2 pigs 38s. 1 345; A. Copeland (Weston), 1 pig a2s, 1 31a 6d. 226 s 3d, 1 265, 1 255; J. Dalgety (Kakanui), 3 pigs 31s, 2 295, 1 28s, 1 275; J. G. Hamilton (Island Cliff), 2 pigs 30s; client (Ardgowan), 4 pigs 30s. 3 27s 6d, 1 235; client (Kakanui). 3 pigs 275; S. Perry (Alma), 1 pig 25s 6d, 1 22s 6d, 1 21s, 1 19s; D. Rosie (Awamoa road), 2 pigs 28s 6d, 228 s, 1 265; L. Beck (Kauru Hill), 3 pigs 275, 1 245; W. McClea (Windsor), 3 pigs 325; J. P. Goughian (Windsor), 4 pigs 265, 1 225. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For W. Gibson (Enfield), 4 pigs 31s. 1 275. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold; For W. Ballantyne (Airedale), 1 pig 355, 2 295; Thomas Jones (Totara), 2 pigs 30s, 3 29s 6d. v

AIR FORCE BAND ’ VISIT TO OAMARU HIGH STANDARD OF MUSIC The band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force visited Oamaru yesterday, and was accorded a welcome at the Town Hall by the Mayor (Mr L. J, K. Familton). There was a good attendance of the public. In extending a welcome to the band, Mr Familton said he hoped that the members’ stay in Oamaru would be a pleasurable one. He knew that the people of Oamaru realised that there was a war on by the way in which they had generously given in money to the patriotic appeals. The visits of the band throughout the Dominion were further to strengthen the feelings towards the patriotic fund. He thanked the various citizens for the manner in which they had responded to the appeal to billet members of the band, and mentioned especially that one lady had promised to take eight men, and, if required, she would take fifteen. Twelve went to her. The Mayor also stated that the bandmaster had been in charge of the band for only eight weeks, and the high standard of playing pointed to some strenuous practising and training. Honorary Flight-lieutenant Bandmaster Gladstone Hill replied on behalf of the band, and thanked the Mayor and the citizens for their very warm welcome. He also thanked those responsible for making arrangements for their stay in Oamaru, for the courtesy extended to the band, and to those people who had undertaken to billet the band. The band played several pieces before the official welcome, and at the conclusion of the function it marched down Thames street playing the popular number Colonel Bogey.” Many complimentary remarks were passed regarding the bandsmen’s uniform, the 57 players in Air Force blue uniforms and forage caps looking very smart. RECITAL IN GARDENS In the evening the band presented a recital in the Oamaru Public Gardens, there being a large attendance of the public. The band was escorted to the Gardens by the Oamaru Garrison Municipal Band. A programme of band music not very often heard in Oamaru was presented,' the drum work in the waltz “ Maori Melodies ” being a feature of the evening. The drummers have been under the supervision of the drum-major, Sergeant Hardwick, and the performance of this part of the band last evening creditably reflected on his work. Flight-lieu-tenant Gladstone Hill was the conductor. The Programme The following programme was presented;—" God Defend New Zealand : “ Stars and Stripes for Ever,” march (J. P. Sousa); “Maori Melodies,’’ waltz (traditional); “Babylonian Nights.” descriptive (Zamecnik); “My Regiment, march (Blankenburg); “Thoughts,” valse (Alford); “Humoresque,” moveeau (Dvorak): “Down South.” descriptive (Mvddleton): "National Emblem.” march (Bagley): “Ida and Dot,” cornet duo Losev); “ Waiata Poi,” song (Alfred Hill arr. H. Gladstone Hill); “Invercargill, march (Lithgow); National Anthem.

ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT WAITAKI BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL The annual entertainments arranged by the masters and boys of the Waitaki Boys’ High School have invariably reached a high standard, and this year's effort should be no exception to the rule. The programme includes a one-act play and a musical comedy. Both these items arc brimful of wit and humour. Amusine sketches, topicalities, choral numbers, and songs will complete a very enjoyable entertainment. There will be two performances in the Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday, popular prices being fixed for admission. The proceeds are for the patriotic funds.