North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24460, 20 November 1940, Page 4

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

"BRITANNIA" FOR LONDON RELIEF FUND PLANS OPEN TO-MORROW More than 200 performers ait renedtsn.K dailv under the personal supervision of Mr W. Lints, who promises a fast-moving show, and states the local pei formers aie up to city standard. He feels veiy £Ol • tunate in having the assistance of Madame Winnie Fraser as soloist in this big Patriotic spectacle. " Britannia' contains 45 different attractions, features and- special ties, which will be staged in two and three-quarter hours, with unly •.eveiminutes' interval As flit lota, bei formers are up to citv standard, tht fol lowing extract from the Christcl-.iiTcn Press will be of interest "A highly appreciative cfudK-nct tuiiMCi it hard to realise that Britannia ' was an amateur show. The amazing sncwi with which widely varying scent? followed one another, repealed an achievement that could be brought about only 1-y thorough organisation and pneparatit n No fewer than 53 attractions were or^-.

sented,- in a two and three-ouartei hour programme. The colourful settings and gorgeous frocking of the many ensembJes were a sheer delight, and the.grand spectacle presented by such scenes as ' Britannia.' ' There'll Always Be An. England and Wear a Great Big Smile could nut fail. to leave a lasting impression rue many song hits, each with then accompanying ensembles, were unfailing in thai appeal to the audience The rhythm and colour of ballet and dance numbers oro. vided entertaining variety The ten comedv sketch numbers in tilt progiamme were excellent. The whole programm' Provided superlative entertainment. The comedv scenes, cast bv the oamam Savage Club which is sufficient guarantee for plenty of laughs, will be a feature of the production. The lighting effects and mechanical electrical effects wiu t,£ carried 'out bv Mr H R. Wise and stun from Gillies' Garage Mr I W. Jacoos will be in charge of a staff to attend *o the properties—a very impoitant depar men! in a fast-moving show The whoie will be supported by the iavagtr. Hun orchestra, under the direction of Mr A. Nuttall Mrs Campbell will nssisi i« Hi." oiano. •' Britannia ' is in aid ot the Lonoon Ke lief Fund, and plans will be qpen to-mo. - row at Begg's with no extr? charge for bookina . •

NEW WARD BLOCK INCREASED COSTS PLANS APPROVED MEETING OF HOSPITAL BOARD Mv W. Forrester (chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of the Waitaki Hospital Board yesterday morning. The Otago Board advised that the payment for the current year in connection with the reciprocal agreement should continue at the present rate of £6OO per annum.—Received. The Department of Health advised that the results of bacteriological examination of samples of water taken at Kurow and Oamaru Hospitals was satisfactory.—Received. The department also advised that it was advisable to secure a pasteurised milk supply for the hospital, and recommended medical examination of voluntary aids before they first enter for training— Received The department approved ot the plans and specifications for the mortuary and transformer room, and it was decided to call tenders for the work. Mr W I. C Steenson (architect) wrote estimating the probable additional cost of the ward and theatre block, on account of rising costs and the deepening of the foundations on account of the provision of pipe trenches, at £SOOO, and also the additional cost owing to trenches not being part of the engineering contract at £ISOO a total of £6soo—Received V. Messrs, Ongley and Grater advised that Mr C Williamson had not applied for the consent of the board to any improvements since the term of the present lease commenced, and requesting the board to increase the valuation of improvements to £SOO, bringing the amount up to £2750. Mr J. Rodman reported on a visit of inspection of the property and on the improvements to the dwelling, shed, and fencing carried out by Mr Williamson The committee recommended that the imorovements be valued at £2500. the recommendation being adopted.

The resignation of Sister Frances A. O'Connor from the staff of the Oamaru Pubjic Hospital as from October 22 was accepted ; with regret, Sister O'Connor being thanked for her services. The Oamaru Borough Council wrote intimating willingness to accept £3500 loan money at call to January 31, 1941, at 2 per cent, interest, and the Waitaki County Council offered to accept £6OOO until March 15, 1941, at 2? per cent., or a lesser sum at call at 3 per cent.—The matter was left in the hands of the secretary (Mr W. M. Richardson), subject to ministerial consent.

The Department of Agriculture advised that Mr D. Herd (Ardgowan) had had his herd of 33 cows tested for tuberculosis. One cow reacted to the test and was destroyed on November 6. The herd drinking water was quite good, the drainage system was quite satisfactory, and the general cleanliness of the premises was meantime up to standard.—Received.

Accounts and salaries amounting to £3316 17s 9d were passed for payment. The plans and specifications of the new -ward block, submitted by the architect, were approved by the board for submission to the Department of Health. Oamaru Public Hospital

The medical superintendent (Dr Sevan Brown) reported that there were 86 patients at the beginning of the month, 100 were admitted, 92 discharged, 4 died, leaving 90 remaining at the end of the month. The number of operations was 66 out-patients 212. daily average of inpatients 79.87. The daily average in Fraser Ward, 32.36, excess, 13.36; Hali Ward, 28.90, excess. 9.90; children's ward, 13.93; annexe, 4.68. Gifts were acknowledged from Mr J. Walker, Mrs Darling, Toe H; Miss Gilchrist ("Brookfield "). The.report was received. - r ■ Victoria Home The matron of Victoria Home reported that two tnmates were admitted, two discharged, -one. transferred to hospital, leaving 21 remaining at the home. Gifts were acknowledged from Toe H, Ernest Adams. Ltd., Mrs Middleditch, and Mrs Orr.—The report was received. Kurow Maternity Hospital The matron reported that, tnere were three patients in hospital at the beginning of the month, seven were admitted, seven discharged, leaving three remaining at the end of the month.—The report was received. .' !V

LAWN TENNIS SOUTHERN SUB-ASSOCIATION KAKANUI BEATS MAHENO In the Southern Lawn Tennis Sub-asso-ciation's competition, ■.' Kakanui defeated Maheno by 12 matches to 4. Results (Maheno names first):— Men's Singles.—C. Clark lost to R. Carleton 3—9; H. Souness beat E. Jones 9—6; W. Kelcher lost to J. Brown 7—9; J. Caldwell lost to L. Ludeman 6—9. Women's Singles.—Miss A. Orr lost to Miss R. McGregor 2—7; Miss D. Orr beat Miss J. McGregor 7—6; Miss J. Orr losi to Miss L. Carruthers 2—7; Miss V Currie lost to Miss F. Allen 2—7. Men's Doubles.—Clark and Souness lost to Carleton and Jones 6—9; Kelcher and Caldwell lost to Brown and Ludeman 5 9. Women's Doubles. —Misses A. and D. Orr lost to Misses R. and J. McGregor 5—7; Misses J. Orr and Currie lost to Misses L. Carruthers and F. Allen o—7. Mixed Doubles.—Clark and Miss A. Orr lost to Carleton and Miss R. McGregor 6—7; Souness and Miss D. Orr beat Jones and Miss J. McGregor; Kelcher and Miss J. Orr beat Brown and. Miss L. Carruthers 7—l; Caldwell and Miss Currie lost to Ludeman and Miss F. Allen 3—7.

OAMARU NORTH SCHOOL MEETING OF COMMITTEE Air S. Symon (chairman) occupied (he chair at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru North School Committee on Tuesday night. The headmaster (Mr W. £. Judkins) reported that the rolls stood as follows: North School 414, Casa Nova 67, total 481 The total has 10 pupils less than the total of 10 years ago The school baths were opened, and were well patronised by the children. The secretary reported that Mr W Matches had presented some native trees. Messrs A. Stock and J. Harrison, the Visiting Committee, reported that the grounds were in good order, and were well kept by the caretaker Several minor repairs and works were recommended The sum of £8 was voted to the headmaster for the entertainment of the children on break-up day The Casa Nova lawns were nearing completion, and would be ready for sowing in the near future. The centennial memorial trees were making good progress, and appreciation was expressed by the committee of the work dene by the scheme 13 men Mesdames Keith and Hughes were appointed a Visiting Committee for the month. Accounts amounting to £2O were passed for payment. A letter was received from the Otago Education Board granting the cost of living allowance to caretakers and intimating that Sunday tennis was not permitted on school courts.

THE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW EXCELLENT ENTRIES Excellent entries have been received Tor all classes at the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual show on Saturday next. The dog trials will be commenced on Friday, at 10.30 a.m., and the judging on the Saturday will be commenced about 9 a.m. The grand parade will take place at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday. The day will be one of interest and amusement, an excellent collection of side shows and trade exhibits being a feature.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee reports and recommendations will come before the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council on Thursday night. The Finance Committee reported that after a full consideration of the quarry working account it was decided that the quarry operate until the end of the financial year; that the offer of Messrs Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., to supply a dump wagon at a cost of £l7O be accepted; that accounts amounting to £llO2 19s 6d be passed for payment, and payment of accounts totalling £737 8s 5d be confirmed; that consent be givert to the transfer of lease of section 21, block 79, from J W Stringer and A Wilson to M. Wilson and others; that a grant of £3 3s be made to the North Otago Tree-planting Association; that Inspector Colvllle be appointed inspector of termites as required by the Termites Act, 1940; that consideration of a grant, to the Plunket Society be held over until March next; that the Mayor's action in arranging transport for the Sea Scouts to Timaru be confirmed. The Waterworks Committee recom- , mended that minor repairs be carried out to the reservoir cottage, and that tenders for painting and papering be invited in February next; that the letter from the Waitaki Electric-power Board advising of the arrival of the automatic pump for the Avon street pumping station be received. The Town Hall Committee recommended that Fullers' Theatre Corporation, Ltd., be granted permission to screen a suitable programme of pictures on the night of Christmas; that the booking of the Opera House on Saturday, November 30, for the production " Britannia" be confirmed; that Cr E. D. Watts be appointed deputy chairman during Cr Hodge's indisposition. The ' By-laws Committee recommended that the plan of Roberts estate, submitted by the Department of Housing Construction, be approved; that the letter from the Public Works Department in reference to the extension of Clyde and Colne streets be received, and that the council resolve in the terms thereof that it will take the necessary steps to pass a by-law dealing with the questions of building line, and should any application for consent ot subdivision be made before such by-laws are passed the council will impose a 33ft building line condition; that steps be taken to have all the reserves vested in the council; that the tender of Mr Jack Harris for £27 10s for supplying kauri timber for signs, and painting and writing them, be accepted; the question of the painting of black and white posts at pedestrian crossings, and also the angle lines in Thames street, has been referred to the chairmen of by-laws and works for attention; that the Finance Committee inspect the section offered in Clyde street for use as a depot. The Works Committee recommended that the North Otago Automobile Association be advised that the inspector has reported on the condition and replacement of street name plates, and that the matter has been referred to a committee for attention; that the letter from the State Advances Corporation accepting the council's offer of £1 per house per annum for the extension of refuse collection service to the State rental house outside the borough, be received; that a letter from Messrs W. D. and H. O. Wills (N.Z.). Ltd., in reference to a sign, be dealt with by the By-laws Committee, and that all future applications to erect signs be also dealt with by the By-laws Committee. The Reserves Committee recommended that the report furnished to the clerk of court, Oamaru, by the curator, in reference to improvements to the grounds between the Magistrate's Court and the Plunket and rest room, be approved; that the Park Superintendents' Association be advised that the chairman and curator will be present at the conference to be held in Oamaru in February, and that the council has pleasure in placing the council chamber at the disposal of the association during the period of the conference. . The Abattoirs Committee recommended that the manager's report on the contracts let and completed in respect to cattle pens and water-heating system, be received; that the manager's report with reference to the inadequate supply of water be referred to the chairman to confer with the chairman of the Waterworks Committee; that the chairman be empowered to dispose of surplus timber from the reconstructed cattle pens and louvre openings; that to comply with the Meat Act, 1939, by-law No. 2 be repealed, and the by-laws recommended by the chairman and manager be enacted. The Baths Committee recommended that the chairman's action in appointing Mr Leslie as caretaker be approved.

CRICKET NORTH OTAGO" EXECUTIVE Mr Maicolm S. Holmes occupied tlie chair at a meeting of the North Otago Cricket Association Executive on Monday night. A circular was received from the New Zealand Cricket Council advising that the Management Committee had been in communication with the Transport Department, and had received advice that issues of petrol would be made to cricket clubs to enable them to carry out their fixtures where other means of transport were not available. Any applications for this purpose should be made to the local oil fuel controller carrying a recommendation from the association It was decided to nominate Christmas Day and Boxing Day for the colts' match against an Otago team. Accounts amounting to £4 4? were passed for payment. The Waitaki Boys' High School applied for permission to play King's High School (Dunedin), at Dunedin on Saturday and Monday. November 23 and 25. It was stated that every endeavour had been made to arrange the match so as not to Interfere with club fixtures, but, owing to examinations, it had not been possible. It was agreed that the fixture for November 23, School v. Oamaru, be made a oneday match on November 30. It was also decided that no points be awarded the team having the bye in the Second Grade competition. Draw for Saturday First Grade.—School v. Oamaru A, al School; St. Kevin's v. Union, at Redcastle: Albion v. Oamaru B, at School. Second Grade.—St. Kevin's v. School, at Redcastle; Union a bye. ' Third Grade.—School B v. School C, at School: School A v. St. Kevin's, at School. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Euchre at Five Forks.—The winners of the prizes at the Five Forks euchre evening were Miss Muldrew and Mr N. Ellis, whilst consolations went to Miss T. Ewing and Mr Muldrew. Mesdames Muldrew and Ellis supplied the music for the dancing. Wool Appraisal.—The wool stores in Oamaru are at present busy reclassing wool in preparation for the wool appraisal, which will take place about December 12.

LARGE YARDS OF FAT SHEEP CATTLE MARKET QUIET WAIAREKA SALE There was a large yarding of fat sheep at yesterday's Waiareka sale, but the demand was not up to that of recent sales. The small yarding of fat cattle was mostly of poor quality, the store sheep market also being quiet. The pig yards were fair, prices being easier. Prices:— Fat Sheep.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For R. G. Paton (Pukeuri), 1 ewe 26s Gd, 2 shorn ewes 13s 3d; T. Simpson (Island Cliff), 6 ewes 25s 6 23s 9d; C. E. Parker (Totara), 2 lambs 26s 9d; D. T. Stewart (Maheno), 6 ewes 20s; A. H. Davis (Maheno), 1 ewe 255, 1 lamb 275, 3 245, 1 235; J. R. Mitchell (Weston), 3 ewes 27s 9d, 5 275. 4 26s 6d, 3 255, 4 25s 3d, 4 24s 6d; A. C. Murray (Pukeuri), 7 ewes 295, 6 275, 4 255. 1 wether 355; C. J. Cowan (Kia Ora, 5 ewes 255; W. Simpson, jun. (Tokarahi), 8 ewes 24s 9d, 8 24s 3d, 7 21s 6d; J. F. Plunket (Pukeuri), 4 ewes 21s SJd, 1 lis; J. Greaney (Totara), 1 two-tootli ewe 28s, 2 hoggets 255, 5 wether hoggets 275; J. A. Newlands (Inchohne), pen wethers 34s 6d, pen ewes 24 9d, 221 s 6d; Mrs G. Mac Kay (Waiareka), 2 lambs 24s 9d; J. P. Paton (Enfield), 5 ewes 26s 6d, 6 25s 6d, 5 23s 3d, 4 .s 9d; a client, 5 ewes 21s; H. Williamson (Waiareka;, in conjunction with Darling and McDowell. 2 lambs 255. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For J. Dalziel (Windsor), Z wethers 235, 3 24s 6d, 5 20s 6d; J. Pernlskie (Enfield), 3 ewes 16s 6d, 3 20s 9d; estate James Gibson (Papakaio), 4 ewes 20s, 3 10s, 1 14s, 214 s 6d; a client, 5 wethers 25s 9d; P. W. Borrie (Oamaru). 7 wethers 275; J. Preston (Bortons), 2 wethers 25s 9d, 220 s 9d, 5 245, 1 235. 9d 8 ewes 245, 217 s. Dalgety and Co. sold: For N. R. Verity (Waikakahi), 6 ewes 245, pen 225, 4 22s 6d, pen wethers 325; a client, pen ewes 235. 2 ewe hoggeta 225. 5 wether hoggets 22s 6d; G. Stevenson (Weston), 3 wethers 345, 2 355, 231 s, client, pen ewes 23s 6d, 6, 245. North Otago Farmers* Co-operative Association sold: For A. K. Swann (Glenavy), 3 ewes 26s 6d; Mrs Bissett (Alma), 6 ewes 27s 6d; A. H. Copland (Weston), 1 wether 335. Store Sheep.—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For a client. 51 ewes and lambs 10s. Fat Cattle.—Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For a client, 1 heifer £8 15s, 2 £6 10s. National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For Mrs M. Ball (Weston), 1 heifer £6 12s 6d; P. Kane (Ardgowan), 1 cow £5; J F. Plunket (Pukeuri), 1 cow £3 17s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For D. Borrie (Papakaio), 1 bull £l4 15s, 1 £l3 15s, 1 heifer £9 15s. Dalgety and Co., Ltd.. sold: For a client, 1 heifer £4, 1 cow £7 10s. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For Mrs Bissett (Alma). 1 cow £7 2s 6d. 1 vealer 32s 6d. Store Cattle.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client, 2 cows £3 10s, 1 £3 I £2 10s, 4 yearlings £2 10s. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For M. Milmine (Island Cliff). 1 Jersey bull £3 15s. Dairy Cattle.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For A, Walter (Herbert) 1 heifer in milk £.2. Pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 1 pig 38s 6d, 1 375; J. Dalgety (Maheno), 3 pigs 345, 3 345, 1 32s 6d; W. T. Sewell fWaiareka Junction), 2 pigs 32s 6d; Frew and Burdett (Alma), 2 pigs 30s; T. Mills (Ardgowan), 5 pigs 295, 1 245; W. Elder (Airedale), 4 pigs 28s, 2 265, 1 245; M. J. Mclnnerney (Maheno), 2 pigs 28s; J. McNeill (Herbert) 4 pigs 25s 6d, 1 245; a client (Awamoa), 4 pigs 265, 220 s; J. Muldrew (Maheno), 3 pigs 24s 6d. 1 235; J, Meikle (Livingstone), 2 pigs 255; client (Waiareka), 4 pigs 26s 6d, 6 25s 6d, 221 s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For H. Thompson (Herbert). 2 pigs 25s 6d, 1 235. 1 20s.

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE " The Hunchback of Notre Dame."— This feature, which is now being screened at the Majestic Theatre, provides Charles Laughton with his most convincing role. As Quasimodo, he is both a figure capable of terrifying and of arousing the deepest sympathy. Set about the end of the fifteenth century, when France was overrun with superstition, witchcraft and sorcery, the picture tells the tale of a gipsy girl who is loved by an impecunious poet. Her great beauty and her flirtation with a soldier cause the Chief Justice, who has also fallen under her spell, to commit a murder. The girl is charged with the crime, and under torture she confesses. But Quasimodo, whom she showed some kindness earlier, rescues her from the scaffold and takes her to the sanctuary of Notre Dame. An entertaining supporting programme is shewn. » OPERA HOUSE " Congo Maisle."—Placed in the African Jungle, " Congo Maisie," which will be seen at the Opera House to-night finally, combines, adventure, thrills and comedy. Outstanding among the problems of the jungle is the straight-forwardness and honesty of the tawdry showgirl, Maisie, who, through her own integrity, brings happiness to the scientist and his bride. Set to the modern 1940 standard, it is a story of a girl whose principles and ideals are as sturdy and permanent as time itself. M.G.M. has reconstructed an entire native village on Its 60 acres. In the centre Is the medical building modelled on an actual dispensary in the Congo jungle. Ann Sothern has the title .role. John Carroll and Rita Johnson being In support. *' Fast and Loose."—Murder amid 10,000 books is the novel situation around which was woven the exciting comedy-mystery picture, " Fast and Loose," starring Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell, which shows with " Congo Maisie" tonight. The picture, a sequel to last season's mystery hit, " Fast Company," relates the adventures of Joel Sloane, rare book dealer who becomes involved in a series of murder mysteries which, as an amateur detective, he inherits for solution. Montgomery plays Sloane, and Miss Russell portrays Garda, his wife. who shares in the thrills of his work.

MANCHESTER UNITY BROWNLEE SHIELD COMPETITION The annual competition for lodges of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows for the Brownlee Shield was held in the lodgeroom on Monday night. There were only two teams competing, the Loyal Star of the North Lodge and Loyal Oamaru Lodge. The judges were P.G. Bro. P. T. Mulligan and P.G. Bro. E. D. Watts, and they awarded the shield to the Loyal Star of the North Lodge. P.G. Bro. Mulligan made several suggestions for the conducting of the com petition with the country lodges. Votes of thanks were passed to the judges by P.G. Bro. J. Christie and N.G. Sis C. Sherwin. Loyal Star of the North Lodge N.G. Sis. C. Sherwin presided over a good attendance of officers, members, and visiting officers and members at the adjourned meeting of the Loyal Star of the North Lodge on Monday night. Bro. J. Christie replied on behalf of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge and P.G. Bro. W. Couper on behalf of the district officers. THE FOURTH REINFORCEMENTS RETURNED SOLDIERS' FUNCTION The members of the Oamaru Returned Soldiers' Association will tender a complimentary social to members of the Fourth Reinforcements on leave. The social will be held in th- Lyric Hall, Itchen street, on Saturday next at 8 p.m. All members of the reinforcements are invited to be present.

THE HOME GUARD MEETING AT ENFIELD FIFTY MEN JOIN UP Fifty enrolments were made for the Home Guard as a result of a meeting at Enfield on Monday night, when a party from Oamaru attended with the purpose of forming a branch. The Rev. J fordyce presided. Major J. F. Tonkin (area commander) outlined the system of the Home Guaro scheme. It was resolved that the present Emergency Precautions Committee be embodied with the Home Guard Committee. In addition to the Emergency Precautions Committee, Messrs J. S. Adams. O Turnbull, and J. Coughlan were appointed a Home Guard Committee. Messrs J. D. RlcLeod and J. Coughlan were appointed platoon commanders, and a vote of thanks to Major Tonkin and his party was moved by Mr J D. McLeod. WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOLS' BOARD MONTHLY MEETING Major H. S. Orbell- presided at the, monthly meeting of the Waitaki Higr> Schools' Board on Monday afternoon. ■:* Miss D. M. Edwards was appointed to- a permanent position as physical training specialist on the staff of the Waitaki Girls' High • School.. The resignation of Mrs C. S. Pratt as domestic science mistress was accepted with regret. Next year's term dates were fixed as follows:—First term, February 4 to May 0; second term. May 27 to August 22; third term, September 16 to December 17. The principal of the girls' school (Miss J. B. Wilson) reported that the annual break-up ceremony weuld be held in the Opera House on Friday, December 13, and the school's annual athletic sports would be held on Friday, November 29. Accounts amounting to £2150 14s lid (high schools) and £ll3 18s 3d (technical school) were passed for payment.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—November 20: 6.20 a.m. and 6.46 p.m. / Coastal Movements The Waipiata, from Auckland, will discharge and load out about Saturday, November 30, for Wellington ami 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 Wednesday, November 27,' for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Kartigi has been fixed to load coal at Westport about Tuesday, November 26. for Lyttelton. Oamaru and Dunedin. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL Royland John Dunford appeared on remand before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon on a charge of indecently assaulting another male on November S, at Oamaru. Detective Sergeant G. Taylor prosecuted for the police, and Mr J. E. Farrell appeared for the accused. An order was made for the court to be cleared, and the magistrate prohibited the publication of the names of the witnesses. Evidence was given by a boy of 14 years of age, four other witnesses, and by Detective Sergeant Taylor. Objections by Mr Farrell to certain portions of the evidence were noted by the magistrate. The accused pleaded not guilty, and was committed for trial at the Supreme Court In Dunedin. An application for the suppression of accused's name was refused, and bail was allowed in self £IOO, and one surety of £IOO, the accused to report daily to the police.

PERSONAL Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel: Mr and Mrs Simpson, Mr G. Smith, Mr T. W. Foster (Wellington); Mr and Mrs L. Gasson, Mr Anderson (Christchurch); Mr King, Mr Drake, Mr R. Lamb, Mr D. G. Reid, Mr L. Holden Mirams, Mr N. McMullan, Mr T. McAllen (Dunedin); Mr J F. Field. Mr D. D. Dunn (Invercargill). • ■ .. ; kurow" Waitaki Collie Dog Club The annual meeting of the Waitaki Collie Dog Club was held in the Hakataramea Hall last Saturday Mr W. L. McKenzie presided over a fair attendance of members. The balance sheet showed that the ball receipts of £35 had been handed over to the women of the district for patriotic purposes. Tills rtsulted in a loss on the year's woik of approximately £2O. Mr W. L. McKenzie was re-elected president and Mr B. H. Wilkinson was re-elected secretary and treasurer. Mr J. S. McPhail was elected an honorary life member. The activities of the club during war years was fully discussed, and it was unanimously agreed that the trials should be kept going, but on a modified scale. Members thought that two days was long enough to expect the women's committee and competitors to be able to devote to the trials. It was resolved that the two heading events be run in conjunction on the short pull course with open, maiden and novice classes, and that all extra events should be deleted from the programme for this year. In the head and hold in ring, the head and yard, ar.d huntaway events, the prize money allotted will be £B. £5. £3. £1 10s 10s for the open in each class. £3, £2. £1 for the maiden, and £3, £1 10s, 15s, 5s for the novice. The dates applied for are Apr'] 14 and 15.

Combined Districts' Picnic Association The annual meeting of the Combined Districts' Picnic Association was held in the Duntroon Library on November 16, delegates being present from Kurow. Otekaike. Duntroon and Glenavy. Mi A H. Chapman, jun. (Kurow), occupied the chair. The report > stated that circumstances had preveOJed the association from holding an excursion to Timaru last year and it had now to be decided whether to continue with the excursion this year. The chairman expressed his sympathy with the Duntroon people in the loss of their school by fire. Mr A. H. Chaomi.n and Mr Stevenson were re-e»ected president and secretary respectively. It was decided to arrange a railway excursion u> Timaru on February 7, 1941. Fruit will be distributed on the train and milk and hot water will be provided free at Timaru. All other arrangements were left to the chairman and secretary. Lawn Tennis The following are the results of the match played between Foxburn and Kurow, at Kurow, on November 16 (Kurow names first) : Men's Singles.—K. Robinson 7, H. Walker 3; W. Small 7, A. Walker 2; W. Anderson 7, G. Cairns 6; W. McAughtrie 7, J. Cairns 1. Women's Singles.—Miss E. McKinnon 7, Miss M. Walker 6; Miss D. Hunt 7, Miss E. Walker 2; Miss E. Cairns 6, Miss W. Walker 7; Mrs D. Cameron 7. Miss I. Walker 6. Men's Doubles.—Small and Anderson 7, A. and H. Walker 6; Robinson and McAughtrie 7, G. and I. Cairns 3. Women's Doubles.—Misses McKinnon and Hunt 7, Misses M. and E. Walker 4; Miss Cairns and Mrs Cameron 5. Misses W. and I. Walker 7. Mixed Doubles.—Robinson and Miss McKinnon 6, Walker and Miss M. Walker 7; Small and Miss Hunt 7, A. Walker and Miss E. Walker 3; Anderson and Mrs Cameron 7, G. Cairns and Miss W. Walker 5; McAughtrie and Miss Cairns 7. I. Cairns and Miss I. Walker 5. Totals: Kurow, 13 sets (108 games). Foxburn, 3 sets (73 games)

Waitakl Lawn Tennis Sub-association The annual meeting of the Waltakl Lawn Tennis Sub-association was held in the Duntroon Hall. The delegates present were: Kurow—Messrs W. A. McKinnon, W. Anderson and W. Small; Tokarahi, Messrs Jenkins and McGone: Duntroon, Mr Thwaites and Miss Sutherland; Ngapara, Miss Morrison and Mr Forbes; Windsor, Miss Perkins and Mr Robinson. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr W A. McKinnon; secretary, Mr W. Small; vice-presidents, Messrs Jenkins and Walker: trusteesMessrs McKinnon, Anderson and Small; selectors, Messrs McKinnon and McCone; Emergency Committee—Messrs Jenkins. Robinson, Walker and McKinnon. The correspondence was dealt with and several accounts were passed for payment. The Windsor team was declared the winner of the previous season's competition. Five teams had entered for the current year's competition, and it was decided, in view of the petvol shortage, to hold the competition in two sections. It was decided to ask for permission to hold the annual tournament on January 16, 17 and 18, and the children's tournament in the last week of the school holidays.