THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24525, 6 February 1941, Page 12

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW THE PREMIER BLOOM TIMARU EXHIBITOR’S SUCCESS The Interest of the public in the National Flower Show was fully maintained on the second day yesterday, and Mr Gillies’s large showroom was thronged throughout the day and evening with admiring crowds. The large public support for the event must have bein very gratifying indeed to the officials responsible for the show. Of chief interest in the second-day awards was the championship card given in thfc open classes to the gladioli "Macushla," shown by Mr K 1 B. Burns, of Tlmaru. This beautiful specimen was greatly admired, there being no fewer than 14 sllvery-smoke blooms fu'ly out. It was awarded the ticket for the champion of champions or premier bloom of the show. Mr E. H. Taylor, of Oamaru, in the amateur classes, received the championship card for the second day for the red gladioli ” Southern Com-

mand,” thus giving him. with the gladioli “ Miss New Zealand,” two championships *or the show.

The trophy given by Coopers, Ltd., for the most meritorious exhibit in any branch of horticulture was awarded to the Christchurch and district display, and the New Zealand Horticultural Trades Association’s G. A. Green Memorial Cup, for the most meritorious exhibit by a member of the association, went to Mr G. A. Toon, of Christchurch. The special prize offered by Yates, Ltd., for nine vases of blooms was won by Miss M. Hill, and the same firm’s special for most points in amateur dahlias went to Mr W. Turvey. The award of the special trophy presented by Coopers, Ltd., for most points in vegetables was won by Mr J. Blackburn, of Kaltangata. In addition to the many fine trades displays, a noteworthy feature of the show was the splendid collection of native plants, pressed, named, and described in books, shown by the girls of. the Waitaki Junior High School. The books were really works of art, and were quite a centre of attraction for show patrons. WOMEN'S BOWLING NORTH OTAGO TOURNAMENT PAIRS COMPETITION The North Otago women's bowling tournament was continued yesterday in fine sunny weather, though a gusty wind made bowling difficult at times. The competition was carried through to post-sectional play, the results being as follows: Phoenix Green Section A.—Mesdames Black and Lewis (Waimate) 3 wins, Mesdames Power and Murphy (Park) 2 wins 1 loss, Miss Symington and Mrs Ashton (Phoenix) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames D. Hutchison and Knowles (North-East Valley) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames A. Robertson and Kllgour (Meadowbank) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Allan and Mullenger (Roslyn) 1 win 2 losses, Mesdames Pagey and Alloo (Owaka) 3 losses, Mesdames Boon and Merriman (Sydenham) 3 losses. Section winner: Mrs Lewis Section B.—Mesdames W. Brown and Whale (Mornington) 3- wins, Mesdames Baird and Horne (Ashbury) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Jamieson and Sorley (Phoenix) 1 win 2 losses, Mesdames Sinclair and Britten (Sydenham) X, win 2 losses, Mesdames J. Vincent and Budd (Bluff) 1 win 2 losses, Mesdames Reid and Nimmo (Meadowbank) 1 win 2 losses. Section winner: Mrs Whale. Meadowbank Green

Section A.—Mesdames Hlgginson and Jones (St. Kilda) 3 wins, Mesdames Watts and Adams (Phoenix) 3 wins, Mesdames Sampson and Treavis (Beckenham) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Applegarth and A. Vincent (Bluff) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Newman and Wilkinson (Roslyn) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Post r and Milligan (Phoenix) 3 losses, Mesdames Wright and R. Robertson (Meadowbank) 3 losses, Mesdames Healey and Grant (Waimate) 3 losses. Section tie: Mrs Jones and Mrs Adams. Section B.—Mesdames Chapman and Richardson (Beckenham) 3 wins, Mesdames J. Reid and Berry (Phoenix' 2 wins 1 loss. Mesdames Richard and Reeves (Waimate) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Keast and Wilson (Tlmaru) 1 win 2 losses. Mesdames Dick and Sklrving (Meadowbank) 1 win 2 losses, Miss Hutchison and Mrs S. Hutchison (Leith) 3 losses. Section winner: Mrs Richardson. Awamoa Green Section A.—Mesdames Hamer and Brown (Mornington) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Mulligan and Stichman (Awamoa) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Stevens and Kirk (Waimate) 2 wins I loss, Mesdames Curwood and Tomkins (Awamoa) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Taylor and Glass (Phoenix) 1 win 2 losses, Mesdames Clarke and Keen (Meadowbank) 1 win 2 losses, Mesdames McLean and Webster (Roslyn) 1 win 2 losses, Mesdames Legge and McDonald (Beckenham) 1 win 2 losses. Section tie: Mrs Brown, Mrs Stichman, Mrs Kirk, and Mrs Tomkins. Section 8.--Mesdames Black and Stringer (Awamoa). 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Brownie and Richards (Ashbury) 2 wins 1 loss, Mesdames Pryde and Leeden (St. Kilda) 2 wins 1 loss. Mesdames Laird and Logan (Owaka) 2 wins I loss, Miss Stocker and Mrs Foden (Timaru) 1 win 2 losses. Mrs Cox and Miss Todd (Maheno) 3 losses. Section tie: Mrs Stringer, Mrs Richards, Mrs Leeden, and Mrs Logan. Post-sectional Play Mrs Lewis 17, Mrs Adams 12; Mrs Stringer 12 Mrs Brown 11; Mrs Richards 10. Mrs Stichman 6: Mrs Kirk 20. Mrs Leeden 14; Mrs Tomkins 16, Mrs Logan 9: Mrs Whale 14, Mrs Richardson 10, Mrs Lewis 8. Mrs Jones 7; Mrs Stringer 14, Mrs Richards 6; Mrs Kirk 19, Mrs Tomkins 16. AMATEUR ATHLETICS meeting this evening The following handicaps have been declared for the amateur athletic meeting at the Show Grounds commencing at 6.30 this evening:— Senior Events 100 Yards. —Race 1: L. Smith, E. Mitchell scr. R. Paton. A. Holland. I. Hedges 2vds, R. Allen 3. Race 2: R. Ingles, N. Whitburn scr. T. Croft Iyd. I. Findlay 2, R McKone 3. F. Diver 4. Race 3; L. McPhee 3vds, H. Kelk 4, W. French 5 R. Park 7, W. McGee 10, H. Harvey 11. 220 Yards. —Race I: L. Smith. E. Mitchell scr. I. Hedges, N. Whitburn 2yds. Race 2: R. Ingles scr. R. Allen, R. Paton, T. Croft Iyd. _ „ „ 440 Yards.—A. Holland scr, R. McKone Bvds, F. Diver 10, L. McPhee 15, W. French 18. H. Kelk 20. W. McGee 30, H. Harvey 40, I. Findlay 20, R. Park 28. Senior Discus to be handicapped. Junior Events 100 Yards.—Race 1: T. Hay scr, V. Bain 2yds, I, Gardiner, J, McKone. F. Arscott 4, A. Drabble 5. Race 2: R. Dodds scr. B Paton 2vds, G. Roney 4. K. O’Connor 5. A. McLeilan 7, S. Holland 11. 220 Yards.—T. Hay scr, V. Bain 6yds, I. Gardiner 6, A. Drabble 9. Race 2: R. Dodds scr. B. Paton 2yds, K. O’Connor 6, G. Roney 8, A. McLeilan 12. Long jump.—T. Hay scr. V. Bain 6in, J. McKone, R. Paton. R. Dodds Ift, G. Roney. A. Drabble Ift 9in, A. McLeilan 2ft 3in. Discus.—K. O’Connor scr. I. Gardiner sft, F. Arscott 15, S. Holland 32, Women’s Events 100 Yards.—E. McKone, D. Stock 1 scr, A. Nlmmo 2yds, D. Butcher 3, Z. Horton 4. 75 Yards.—Race 1; D. Adams scr, V. Burgess Iyd. A. McDougall, B. Forbes 4, J. Andrew 5. I. McNaughton 7. Race 2; F. Sim. A. Craig 4yds, J. Prentice 6. M. Dodds 5, M. Turnbull 7, E. Gillespie 8, I. Sutton 9. 80 Metres Hurdles. —D. Adams. M. Dodds, D Stock scr. Long Jump.—B. Forbes scr, D. Adams 61n, D Stock Ift. E. McKono Ift 31n, M. Turnbull Ift 6in, V. Burgess Ift 9in, J. Prentice, F. Sim 2ft 3in. Discus. —A. Craig scr, A. Nimmo 15ft, I. McNaughton 20. A. McDougall 22, J. Andrew 25, Z. Horton 28. Boys’ Events 75 Yards. —Race 1: J. Falloon scr. H. Rowell 4yds. R. Tonkin. L. Tempero 5. G. Reid 6, L. Ross. L. Johnston 8. Race 2: A. Burgess, V. Smith, D Fallon 4yds, R. Ball, I. Robertson 6, A. McEwan, I. Andrew 7. Race 3: A. Bartlett 2yds, G. Henderson 4, B. Bartlett. T. Ball 6, A. Mitchell 7. A. McNaught. G. McDonald 12. Boys’ Discus and Javelin to be handicapped Girls’ Events 75 Yards. —M. Nlmmo. H. Clement, B. Stringer scr. S. Martin Iyd. P. Hammlll 3. S. Allington 4. 50 Yards.—Race 1: D. Clement, A. Meikle. E. Falloon scr. N. Veitch Iyd, A. Hammill. B. Lindsay 3. Race 2: M. Stevenson, B. McEwan. V. Robertson 3yds, E. Watson, R. Martin 5.

PARKS AND RESERVES MEETING OF DIRECTORS' ASSOCIATION CIVIC WELCOME EXTENDED At a meeting of the Directors of Parks and Reserves Association yesterday morning, a welcome was extended to the delegates by the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton). Mr Familton said he hoped that as well as gaining knowledge, the visitors would have a happy time. The town had been fortunate in having men who had spent much time in directing the work of the beautifying of the town. The town also possessed public-spirited citizens, whose generosity had been largely responsible for many of the improvements that had been carried out in the borough. At a time, when large sums of money were required for beautifying, they had voluntarily contributed more than was needed. Mr Familton paid a compliment to the activities of the curator of the gardens (Mr John Tait). and the chairman of reserves (Or G. A. Mitchell). Mr J. G. McKenzie, a former curator of the Oamaru Gardens, also spoke. He said that he was delighted with the progress that had been made since he left Oamaru. At the time of his appointment he was the only member of the gardens’ staff. Mr McKenzie referred to the work of Dr A. Douglas, who had been the driving force in the Beautifying Society over a long period of years. Oamaru, said Mr McKenzie, was a town in which people should be proud to live, and a town in which he was proud to have been born. At a meeting of the association, the following office-bearers were appointed: President, Cr G. A. Mitchell: vice-presi-dent, Mr P. Blick (Palmerston North); secretary and treasurer. Mr D. Tannock (Dunedin): committee—Messrs T, Aldridge (Auckland), T. Horton (New Plymouth),.J. G. McKenzie (Wellington). M. J. Barnett (Christchurch), and M. Skipworth (Dunedin). MAJESTIC THEATRE "A CHUMP AT OXFORD” Cosmopolitan though it is, the University of Oxford never had a stranger pair of students than Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, who in their latest picture, A Chump at Oxford,” which will be screened to-day at the Majestic Theatre, cause a series of riotous situations at that centre of learning. Early in the picture the comedians are shown as typical American “down and outs,” taking whatever work they can to bring them in an occasional meal. By good luck and a discarded banana skin they capture a bank robber, and as a reward for their services are given by a grateful banker the opportunity of realising their ambition to secure a proper education. From the time of their arrival at Oxford until the end of the picture there is never a dull moment.

CITY BEAUTIFYING ADDRESS BY MR M. R. SKIPWORTH Mr M. R. Skipworth (superintendent of reserves, Dunedin) addressed delegates at the conference of parks and reserves superintendents on Tuesday night on " City Beautifying in Other Lands.” The most impressive feature of city beautifying abroad, stated Mr Skipworth, was that in more progressive communities such work was not regarded ns unproductive. In this country all expenditure on parks and gardens was regarded as an economic luxury. It was the duty of all who were interested in the work in New Zeaalnd to see that the public did not regard such work as an expensive luxury, wheih could easily be dispensed with in times of financial stress. It was not suggested that the rxepnditure should be lavish, but that it should be in keeping with the needs of the particular community In this respect New Zealand appeareo to strike a reasonable average, superior to the distressed areas and large Industrial cities of Great Britain, but inferior to the more progressive cities and far behind the best examples in the United States. New Zealand cities presented a reasonable standard of city beautification, very much superior to many Old World towns, but there was much leeway to make up to reach the best standards set by many cities both in Britain and Amercia. NORTH OTAGO SPORTS NEWS OF THE WEEK Athletic Fixtures February 6, evening meeting at Show Grounds; February 15, Otago Junior and Women’s Championships, at Dunedin: March 8, New Zealand Junior and Women’s •Championships, at Wanganui; March 15, Otago Championships, at Dunedin: March 22, North Otago Championships, at Oamaru. Cycling Some determined finishes were seen in the Amateur cycling meeting at Enfield on Tuesday night. The conditions were good, and some good times were registered. The results were:—Half-mile Handicap: J. Hayes (75yds) 1, G. Aitcheson (25) 2. S. Hollow (50) 3. Time, Imln 13sec. One-mile Handicap: G. Aitcheson (35yds) 1, C. Hood (80) 2. L. Macrae (scr) 3 Time. 2min 43sec. Two-mile Handicap: L. Macrae (scr) 1, G. Aitcheson (50) 2, J. Hayes (200) 3. Albion’s Big Score In the Oamaru B-Albion match, the Oamaru team started well enough, and one of the opening batsmen, W. Scott, looked set for a century when he hit one up to McKone at square-leg at 84. He drove cleanly and timed his shots well. Sutherland (32) and Kemnitz (23) helped the score along, and extras accounted for 35, but the other batsmen failed to get going, and the side was out for 200. Halkett kept a good length and secured four wickets, but the bowling figures were not kept. Albion had a field day and compiled 329 runs for the loss of six wickets. McKone batted confidently to reach 95 not out, and Taylor amassed 86 by excellent batting. Robinson (47) and Tucker (41) were also well in the picture, and Park had 23 to his credit (not out) at stumps. •> Good Knock by tKelk

Saturday was a batsman’s day, and several excellent individual scores were registered. Batting two men short, Oamaru A made the useful total of 194 runs against Union, due mainly to a fine innings by Kelk, who drove powerfully and knocked up 88 runs in fast time, fie hit 26 ruuflMff one over, and his tally lncludecwßree 6's and twelve 4’s. Beattie and Campbell both reached 22, and Beasley was only one run behind them. Tonkin was the most successful of the Union bowlers, using a leg-break effectively, and finishing with the figures of four for 44. At the call of time Union had lost eight wickets for 142 runs. Forbes batted soundly for 44, and Tonkin contributed a useful 28. Cameron bowled unchanger, and bagged four wickets for 53 runs. Amateur Athletics

A cold southerly wind made conditions unpleasant for the evening amateur athletic meeting last week, but some interesting contests were seen. The handlcapper (Mr R. E. Dimlck) can apparently judge the ability of competitors very accurately, as the results were dose, especially in the track events. The 220 Yards Senior was a triumph for A. Holland and R. McKone, both of whom showed superiority over their opponents in the matter of fitness, and ability to fight on at the finish of a hard-run-race. The One Mile Open Handicap developed into a stirring contest between K. O’Connor, F. Diver and R. McKone, the con-

testants finishing in that order with not a great deal between them. What would possibly have been the best contest of the evening (the 220 Yards Junior) was spoilt to some extent by V. Bain and T. Hay suffering Interference. Bain put on a sensational sprint at the finish and Just failed to gain first place. A. Drabble, the winner of this event, gave a good performance. He shows a reasonable standard of fitness and consistency in his efforts. K. O’Connor, who has been training steadily and intelligently since joining the club, is beginning to master the art of discus throwing, his throw of 116 ft iin being a particularly fine effort. F. Arscott shows a similar steady improvement. Audrey Nirnmo and Betty Forbes gave first class exhibitions in the High Jump, the latter being handicapped to some extent by having to jump into the wind. D. Stock, V. Burgess and E. MeKone were responsible for a close finish in the 100 Yards Handicap, and all three displayed first class form. G. Reid continues to display good form In the javelin. B. Stringer was again the outstanding competitor in the girls’ section. Cricket Draw First Grade: School v. St. Kevin’s. Second Grade; School v. St. Kevin’s, at School; Union a bye. Third Grade; School C v. School B, at School; St. Kevin’s v. School A, at Redcastle. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARt) High Water. —January 6: 7.51 a.m. and 8.21 D.m. Coastal Movements The Wainui will load this evening for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. • The Waipahi will load to-day for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipiata, from Auckland, will load about Saturday for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. HORTICULTURAL TRADES annual conference The annual conference of the Horticultural Trades' Association of New Zealand was held yesterday morning, Mr A. McMillan (president. Lower Hutt) occupying the chair. Among those present were Mr H. K. Dallas (director. Horticultural Division. Wellington), Mr T. Hyde (Orchard Department), Messrs F. S. Pope and G. S. Nicoll (president and secretary, respectively, of the Royal Institute of Horticulture). Messrs T. Waugh, T. D. Lennie, H. Bennett. J. N. McLeod, and V. C. Davies (past presidents of the Horticultural Trades’ Association). The business covered sectional reports on the year’s work, and showed that good business had been done, and that prospects for the future were good. It was reported that all was in readiness for an application for a Dominion award, which, it was considered, would be better than district awards. The financial statement showed that a satisfactory balance was in hand. It was decided to invest £2OO in the Government War Loan. Two nominations for the office of president were received, Mr J. N. McLeod (Christchurch) being elected* ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AtiD ABOUT TOWN Civil Claims.—Judgment by default was given for the plaintiff In the following civil claim at a sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., yesterday morning:—The North Otago Engineering Company, Ltd., v. Geoffrey Meredith Townsend and Arthur George Townsend, £5 18s 9d (costs £1 11s 6d). PERSONAL Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel.—Mr and Mrs K. R. Merrith (Napier), Mrs Campbell, Miss Campbell (Greymouth), Mr T. A. Taylor (Christchurch), Mr R. E. Ratcliff, Mr E. R. Patterson (Dunedin). Mr M. Robertson, Mr and Mrs Cuthbert (Invercargill), Sergeant Murray (Walmate).