THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24605, 13 May 1941, Page 10

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

North Otago and Provincial Section

RUGBY FOOTBALL MEETING OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE VISIT OF OTAGO TEAM The Otago Rugby Union notified the Management Committee of the North Otago Union last night that an Otago team would be sent to Oamaru on June 2 to play a North Otago team. The offer was accepted. The sevcn-a-side tournament set down for that date will be held over. . Mr M. F. Woodward (president) occupied the chair. The Windsor Club advised that it would field a team on Saturday. The entry was 3CCGpt€d. The oid Boys’ Club advised the withdrawal of its Third Grade team, and Athletic the withdrawal of its Third Grade team and the entering of a Fourth Grade team.—lt was pointed out that only two school teams would be left in the Third Grade competition, and it was agreed to write to the clubs concerned, asking representatives to meet the Management Committee and discuss the matter. Draw for Saturday The draw for Saturday is as follows: Seniors: Old Boys v. Windsor, Oval 245 pm.; Duntroon. a bye. Juniors: Athletic v. Excelsior, Oval, 1.15 p.m. Fourth Grade: Excelsior v. Athletic, No. 3, 1.15 p.m. THE AIR FORCE BAND ANOTHER BRILLIANT EXHIBITION The band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force gave another brilliant display of marching and playing in Thames street yesterday afternoon, when a large_ crowd was present. The band marched from the southern end of the main street to the Opera House, where if. rendered the march "Washington Greys/’ A platform was erecteJ on the Town Hall steps, and on it were the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) Flight Lieutenant Gladstone Hill (conductor of the band) and Squadron Leader McArthur. , ~. The Mayor emphasised the work of the Aw Force in this struggle. Many local bovs had earned distinction already, and he felt sure that those who were to follow would cc the same. He spoke of the Empire training scheme, where many hundreds and thousands of men were being trained to man the greatest air force the world would ever know. The citizens appreciated the work of the air toice, and he made an appeal for recruits Later, the Mayor thanked the band for the Way in which it had raised £loo in Oamaru for the " Comforts for Fighters Fund, and stated that Oamaru had reached its quota of £2400 for the fund. . Squadron Leader McArthur and Flight Lieutenant Hill also spoke and thanked the citizens for the hospitality extended t0 During al the ceremony three aeroplanes from the Taieri station flew over the town, and the band later gave an exhibition of quick and slow marching. . Yesterday afternoon the band visited the Oamaru Public Hospital, where it rendered an enjoyable programme for the patients. WOMEN'S GOLF BOGEY MATCH DRAW Tire draw for the Bogey Match on May 14 is as follows:—Mrs Burton v. Mrs Farrell Mrs Ewart v. Mrs Finch, Mrs Forrest v Miss Garrey, Mrs Gallagher y. Mrs Hunter. Mrs Grater v. Mrs Irving. Mrs Ireland v. Miss Lane, Mrs Kerr v. Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Meek v. Mrs Murison. Mrs Miller v. Miss McQuade, Miss Nicolls v. Miss P. Robins, Miss Parker v. Miss Shayle-George, Miss Robins v. Miss Simpson, Mrs Spooner v. Mrs Steenson, Mrs Smith v. Mrs Watson, Mrs Purvey v. Mrs Wilson, Miss Williams v. Mrs Barclay, Miss Armstrong v. Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Preston a bve. Mrs Catto v. Miss Henderson, Miss Mowat v. Mrs Yeoman. Mrs Bradley v. Mrs Fraser. Miss Kerr y. Mrs, Sutherland, Mrs Wise v. Mrs Mawhmney Mrs Lane a bye. _ Week-end players.—Miss Brotherston v. Miss Bee, Miss Allan v. Miss Hall, Miss M Hanlev v. Miss Shugg, Miss E. Hanley v Miss Crowe, Miss Sim v. Miss Paton, Miss Benson v. Mrs Jackson, Miss Doak V. Mrs M. K. Fraser, Miss Miller v. Miss Forr6The medal round last week was won by Mrs Smith 104—23 —81. OBITUARY MR T. HIDDLESTON Cabled advice received in Oamaru reports the death at Geelong, Victoria, of Mr Thomas H. S. Hiddleston. B° rn in Dumfries. Scotland, he came to New Zealand to take over the position of designer at the Oamaru Woollen Mills, where he remained for several years, and later removed to the Mosgiel Woollen Mills In 1926 he left New Zealand to join the staff of the Federal Woollen Mills at Geelong. Owing to ill-health. Mr Hiddleston resigned his position a year ago. His enthusiasm for Association football earned him the nickname of “ Soccer.” He was an ardent angler. He married a daughter of the late Mr Richard Willetts, and his wife, two sons, and three daughter survive him. The younger son is serving with the Royal Australian Air Force in Canada. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Agricultural and Pastoral.—ln the list of names of the Committee of Management elected at the annual meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association on Fridav last the names of Messrs R. C. Meek, T. Portis and G. S. Pringle were inadvertently omitted. Theosophy and Christianity.—Mr Harry Banks, of Auckland, gave another lecture in the Peter Pan Theatre on Sunday afternoon, when he had for his sub* ject, " Theosoohy and Christianity. He said that Christianity was not regarded with an unfriendly eye by theosophy, but, on the contrary, It was accepted as the latest presentation in time, of the one wisdom-religion which had existed in the world. Many theosophists had found new illumination in their studies of the Christian faith, and many had been won back to an ardent faith in the sublime truths of Christianity. National Military Reserve.—There has been a good response to the National Military Reserve’s appeal for bags of various sorts, timber, and barbed wire, but more bags are still wanted. On Saturday, the reserve was engaged on the defensive works, and finished all work that could be done with the bags on hand. The signallers. under Sergeant J. F. Ericson, are carrying out intensive work. Concert at Weston—On Wednesday night a large party of members of the Savage Club, led by Great Chief J. MacMillan. visited Weston, where they presented a concert to a large Mr Laney (chairman of the Patriotic Committee) extended a welcome to tire party, and Mr W. Falloon (treasurer) also spoke. After a fine programme, dancing was held, music being supplied by the Savage Club ’ orchestra, and extras by Mr H. Portis. Mr W. Burdctt was M.C. The funds raised bv the concert were given to the “ Comforts for Fighters ’’ Fund. Memorial Service—On Sunday afternoon the matron, sisters and nurses of (lie Oamaru Public Hospital, and members of the St. John Ambulance and Nursing Division. paraded at St. Luke’s Church, where a service commemorating Florence Nightingale's birthday (Monday. May 121 was held. Dr Sevan Brown read lire lessons, and Archdeacon Russell preached an appropriate sermon. Mr A. W. Woodward assisted in the conducting of the service.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING OAMARU CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club was held recently, Mr E. G. Henderson presiding over a fair attendance of members. The election of officers resulted as follows; —Patron, Mr J. M. Forrester; president, Mr E. G. Henderson; vice-presidents—Messrs E. Sinclair, sen., R. Allen, W. May and J. Nimmo; honorary secretary, Mr J. Dunn; assistant secretary and range officer, Mr W. May: honorary auditor, Mr P. Shave; handicapper, Mr E. Sinclair; selectors — Messrs A. Hunter, E. Sinclair and E. Henderson; scrutineers—Messrs J. Nimmo, A Hunter and E. Henderson; delegates to North Otago Miniature Rifle Association, Messrs E. Henderson and J. Dunn; coaches —Messrs E. Swinard. A. Hunter, R. Allen, E. Sinclair, R. Hedges and H. Koppert; armourer, Mr A. Hunter; press reporter, Mr H. Koopert: General Committee— Messrs R. Hedges, A. Hunter. G. Jones, R. Swinard. W. Munro, J. McKenzie; Social Committee—Messrs E. Swinard. J. Pye, H. Smith, R. Roney, E. Roney, J. May, B. Lory, F. Cockburn, T. Kennedy. R. Allen. AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE what must surely be the most difficult assignment ever to confront a young reporter was that which confronted Henry Morton Stanley when he was placed in charge of an expedition to find Dr Livingstone. This great adventure 'in which Stanley was successful, but not believed when he returned to civilisation, is told in ” Stanley and Livingstone," the film which will head to-night’s bill at the Majestic Theatre. Two great actors, Spencer Tracy and Sir Cedric Hardwicke, handle the difficult principal roles with outstanding success. OPERA HOUSE Metro-Goidwyn-Mayer’s " The Golden Fleecing,” which is to be shown to-night shows how one kiss can change a timid soul into a holy terror. Heading the cast are Lew Ayres and Rita Johnson, with Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Grey, Leon Errol, and Nat Pendelton supporting. « Manhattan Melodrama.” —Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy are starred in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s " Manhattan Melodrama,” also to be shown tonight. The story is a fasVmoving melodrama of New York life, with Gable as a powerful and dramatic figure in the city's demi-world. PERSONAL Mr G. Kerr, who has been inspector of health at Invercargill for more than eight years, has received notice of his transfer to Oamaru, in place of Mr G. Fischer, who will go to Invercargill on Monday next. Mr Kerr will take up his duties in Oamaru on May 21. Visitors to the Town Queen’s Hotel.—Mr G. B. Drewett, Mr K. Chambers, Mr F. J. Kent, Mr J. A. Emslie, Mr D. E. Selby, Mr M. White, Mr McDowell (Christchurch); Lieutenant Gladstone, Lieutenant Hardwick, Sergeant R. W. Simpson, Mr F. Burke, Squadron Leader C. McArthur, Mr I. Hunter. Mr F. Stevenson (Wellington); Mr W. L. Jourdin, Mr Lex Macdonald, Mr D. Bayley (Dunedin); Mr R. J. Doust (Sydney). New Club Hotel.—Mr H. Ronaldson (Auckland): Mr R. H. Parker, Mrs I. Buchanan (Invercargill); Mr L. Byrne, Mr P. H. Stevenson, Mr D. A. Smith, Mr J. A. Paterson (Dunedin): Mrs J. Graham, Miss R. Graham (Franz Josef): Mr W. R. Coles, Mr S. G. Robinson, Mr S. H. Beaumont (Wellington): Mr D. J. Raight (Timaru). SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—May 13: 4.16 a.m. and 4.46 p.m. Coastal Movements The Wainui is expected to load to-day for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipahi will load about Tuesday, May 20, for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipiata, from Auckland, is due about Saturday. She will load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports.

DESTROYED BY FIRE HOUSE IN COLLEGE LANE At 11.50 p.m. on Sunday the Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade received a call to a fire in College lane, which is beyond Waitaki avenue, and thus outside the fire district. On arrival, the brigade found that the house, which w r as occupied by Mr J. McKendry, had been completely destroyed, and all that could be done was to extinguish the embers with some water from a pool in an adjacent paddock. A Further Outbreak Whilst the brigade was away, another call was received at the station to the Welcome Cafe, adjoining the North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association’s premises in Thames street, and the brigade arrived on the scene just in time to effect a good save. The outbreak originated in the kitchen. The cafe is occupied by H. J. Schimanski, and the premises are owned by the Misses Robins, of Exe street. MANCHESTER UNITY N.G. Bro. M. Tonkin presided over a fair attendance of members and visitors at the fortnightly meeting held last Thursday night. Bro. H. Couper (Wellington) responded to the visitors’ toast and conveyed fraternal greetings from the Wellington district. P.G. Bro. W. Couper expressed the pleasure he gained in visiting the juvenile lodge which he helped to found nine years ago. In conclusion, Bro. Couper Invited the boys to be his guests at the quarterly meeting, which is to be held soon. MINIATURE RIFLES Enfield Club. —Weekly scores: L. Rowlands 78, W. Allen 77, K. Gibson 75, J. Allan 75, N. Allan 74, R. Anderson 73, W. Fallon 73, G. Yuill 71, D. Anderson 71.