THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24606, 14 May 1941, Page 12

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

LICENCE SUSPENDED DRUNKEN MOTORIST BOOKMAKER FINED £6O At the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M., Henry Charles Edward Walker, who was represented by Mr H. J. S. Grater, pleaded guilty to being in a state of intoxication while in charge of a motor car, ordering liquor intended to be taken into the no-licence district of Oamaru, and failing to give the vendor of such liquor a statement in writing of his name and address. Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor, who prosecuted for the police, stated that Traffic Inspector L. E. Simmons and Constable F. Furvey saw the accused driving in an erratic manner on the main highway between the Waitaki bridge and Richmond. When Walker got out of the car he staggered, and was excited and abusive to the constable. He admitted having had nine beers at the Glenavy Hotel. He was examined by Dr E. E Butler, who certified that he was intoxicated and not fit to drive a car. He was a married man with five children. Mr Grater, pleading that a term or Imprisonment should not be imposed, said the accused did not neglect his family, and at present he was engaged in important flourmilling work. His work was quite satisfactory. Mr Bundle said the accused could consider himself fortunate that there was not a more serious charge against him. A man who drank and took women passengers in his car was liable to face a charge of manslaughter if there was an accident and anyone was killed. The accused was fined £ls and ordered to pay medical expenses (£1 Is), the magistrate allowing the amount to be paid off at the rate of 20s a week. His licence was suspended, and he was prohibited from driving for 18 months. If he did not give an order on his wages, the magistrate commented, he would receive no consideration. On the second charge the accused was convicted and discharged On his persona! application, a prohibition order was issued against him. The Bookmaking Charge Philip Sherry, for whom Mr J. E. Farrell appeared, pleaded guilty to carrying on the business of bookmaker. Detective Sergeanv G. Taylor, who prosecuted for the police, stated that a search warrant had been executed on the previous day at 6 Arun street, Oamaru, and a considerable amount of documentary evidence of bookmaking was obtained. Sherry's home was at 15 Victoria street, Timaru. but he used 6 Arun street. Oamaru, for his bookmaking business. The police were there for an hour, and during that time there were 16 telephone rings, one being for bets totalling £l3 and another for 15s. The betting for the Forburv Park meeting on May 10 totalled £lB9 ss, and up to the appearance of the police the previous day approximately £ll2. He had been bookmaking in a substantial way for a number of years. Mr Farrell said Sherry was in illhealth, and unable to follow heavy work He was married, with five children. Mr Bundle said a large number of foolish people betted with bookmakers, and Sherry must have been in a fairly substantial way. He took it into consideration that Sherry had not previously been before the court. The accused was fined £6O. For riding a bicycle after dark without a light, Albert Craig was fined 3s and costs (12s) and Fred McLay 5s and costs (10s), the informations being laid by the Transport Department (Inspector L. E. Simmons). LADIES' GUILD ST. LUKE'S BRANCH The annual meeting of the St. Luke's Ladies' Guild was held recently, when the following office-bearers were elected:— President, Mrs Ombler; vice-presidents, Mesdames Darling and Hertslett; secretary and treasurer, Mrs H. Jones; trustee, Mrs T. Pinder; committee—Mesdames Blackburn, Cowan, Gruchy, Hawkes, Hay. James, Mollison, Mcllwraithe, Purcell. Pinder, Shayle George, Williams, and Misses Jefferis and D. Williams. A vote of appreciation of the long service of Mrs McKellar as trustee was passed, and plans were made for future activities for the church,' and for the New Zealand Lady Galway Guild for helping homeless people in England. Newborough Branch At the annual meeting of the Newborough branch, the election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs Kngour; vice-president, Mrs Hollands; treasurer, Mrs Rankin; secretary, Mrs Burridge; committee—Mesdames Agnew. Ericson, Gribben, Hughes, Mays, Mclntyre, Shannahan, Turvey and l}re. It was decided to hold a social afternoon with cash contributions on May 29. AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "Twenty Mule Team."—Wallace Beery is to be seen in another of his successful characterisations in " Twenty Mule Team, which is being screened finally at the Majestic Theatre to-night. Conceited, loud-mouthed, but big-hearted, Wallace Beery plays the part of a mule skinner, who is engaged in transporting loads of borax in the barren waste of Death Valley. But even this tough character can fall in love, and Marjorie Rombeau plays the part of the lady of his heart who gives him a hard time while he courts her. Leo Carrillo is also seen in a fine .portrayal of Beery's faithful Indian companion. OPERA HOUSE Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's " The Golden Fleecing," which is to be screened finally to-night, shows how one kiss can ciiange 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 Pendeiton support- " 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 fast-moving melodrama of New York life, with Gable as a powerful and dramatic figure in the city's demi-world. W.C.T.U. MONTHLY MEETING Mrs Parker presided at the monthly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union recently, when the following appointments were made:—Miss Beckingsale. flower and philanthropic secretary: Mrs Mclllwraithe, legal and parliamentary secretary; and Miss Tosh, Maori secretary. Mrs Crawford was appointed acting president during Mis I Parker's absence A protest was made to the selling by children of art union and raffle tickets, and it was decided to forward the protest to the Government. Mesdames Parker and Scott were presented with floral sprays in recognition of their services to the union. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —May 14: 5.13 a.m. and 5.42 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 Wednesday, May 21. She will load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports.

WAIAREKA SALE SHEEP PRICES IMPROVING SMALL YARDINGS Prices offeree! for sheep, especially fat sheep, improved on last week's rates at yesterday's Waiareka sale. Smaller numbers were, however, yarded. The cattte market was very quiet, only a ifew lines being offered. The pig yarding was small, prices being easier. The following is the list of prices:— Fat Sheep.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 7 ewes 10s, 44 12s 6d, 12 12s 3d, 6 12s, 13 lis 6d, 11 12s, 7 wethers 20s, 12 ewes 12s 6d, 8 8s 6d, 10 8s 9d. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For a client (in conjunction with Darling and McDowell). 16 ewes 10s 3d, 15 10s; W. Robertson (Hilderthorpe) (in conjunction with Darling and McDowell), 1 lamb 235, 4 18s; A. Kininmont (Kauru Hill), (in conjunction with Darling and McDowell), 12 ewes 12s 6d, 1 5s 9d; T. T. Wilkinson (Five Forks), 13 ewes 12s 6d; D. I. Grant (Incholme) (in conjunction with Stringer and Co.), 7 ewes 9s 6d, 12 9s, 12 8s 6d, 12 Bs. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For G. Russell (Ngapara), 13 ewes 12s; D. Ross (Pahnerston),>6 wethers 19s 6d, 26 18s 9d: Fincham estate (Ngapara), 9 ewes 9s 3d, 19 9s 6d; I. J. Robertson (Airedale), 13 ewes 9s 3d, 7 lis, 12 lis 3d, 3 two-tooth wethers 21s 3d, 15 ewes lis 9d; M. O. Russell (Ngapara), 11 ewes lis 6d, 9 10s 3d; J. Rodman (Herbert), 6 ewes 8s 9d; R. E Neil (Maheno), 3 ewes 10s, 1 two-tooth wether 23s 6d; W. T. Kirkpatrick (Airedale), 7 ewes 12s 9d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 8 ewes 12s 3d.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For E. Connolly (South Oamaru), 3 ewes 10s 6d, 11 lis 6d, 7 lis 9d; McNally estate (Windsor), in conjunction with Darling and McDowell, 7 ewes 10s, 4 lis. 2 9s 6d, 6 8s 6d; T. Wilkinson (Enfield), 12 ewes 12s 3d; W. M. Waddell (Tokarahi), 22 ewes 12s; a client, pen weathers 19s 6d. Store Sheep.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 16 ewes 7s 3d, 81 m.s. lambs 12s 2d. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For R. F. Neil (Maheno), 12 twotooth wethers 20s, 48 18s 3d; J. Rodman (Herbert), 15 two-tooth wethers 16s 6d; D. Ross (Palmerston), 34 wethers 17s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For south client. 135 two-shear Romney crossbred ewes 21s 9d: client, 204 four-tooth wethers 14s 6d, 67 lis; W. McQuade (Livingstone). 2 shorn wether lambs 10s 3d. Fat Cattle.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 1 cow £9 10s, 1 £9, 1 heifer £8 ss, 1 £2 15s. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For W. Sinclair (Maraeweka), 1 bullock £B, 1 heifer £6 17s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For a client, 1 cow £5 ss. ' - . ~ Dairy Cattle.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold- For a client, 1 dairy cow at profit £6 10s; D. Sparks (Oamaru), 1 Jersey cow in milk £2. Dalgety and Co. sold: For a client, 1 cow £6 10s.-—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For W. Sinclair (Maraeweka), 1 cow £4 Js 6d. Pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co. sold. J-or W M. Robertson (Maheno), 3 slips 235; a 'client (Kauru Hill), 1 slip 225, 1 19s. 216 s; S. Craig (Pukeuri), 1 slip 15s 6d 1 13s 6d, 1 12s 6d. 212 s; E. A. Watson (Enfield), 2 slips 18s 6d, 31 15s, 3 13s; G Third (Weston), 5 slips 10s 6d, 4 10s, 1 9s 6d 4 9s; D. Rosie (Awamoa), 4 slips 10s; A. Lang (Weston), 7 weaners 7s; T. Jones (Waiareka). 3 weaners 8s 6d, 2 7s 6d. 1 6s. "GOOD MORNING BILL" LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION During the past six years, the Oamaru Little Theatre Society has earned a high reputation for the quality of its entertainments. It is safe to say that new laurels will be won by the tenth production of the society, to be staged in the Opera House on Thursday, May 22 Few wou d dispute the claim of P. G. Wodehouse to rank as the supreme modern British humorist. In the comedy, ' Good Morning Bill," Wodehouse has transferred to the stage all the delightful qualities of Ins novels. The play sparkles with verbal quips and amusing situations, and is replete with fair maidens, desirable or designing, the downright hero, the elderly relative who " waggles a wicked jawbone," and - the golden-hearted, but feather-brained aristocrat of the best Wodehouse tradition. The cast selected should do full justice to /his gay comedy. The entire proceeds of the entertainment will be devoted to the Comforts For Fighters" Fund, a fact that should command a capacity house. Box plans open at Begg's on Monday. OAMARU PRESBYTERY MONTHLY MEETING The Rev W. W. French (moderator) presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday morning, when regret was expressed at the departure recently for war service with the YM.C.A. of the Rev. J. Freeman (Otepopo), whose resignation from the presbytery was received at the last meeting of the presbytery. The clerk (the Rev. H. H. Barton) reported that the Maheno-Incholme charge had been declared vacant on April 27, and he had met the congregation, and a Selection Committee had been appointed. Active steps were being taken towards a settlement The Rev. H. O. Bowman, who had been inducted to the Port Chalmers Church, was formerly in charge of the parish, and a minute of appreciation of Mr Bowman's services to his parish, presbytery, and in public life was approved. An invitation conveyed by the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh to attend the Timaru Presbytery's annual retreat, to be held at Hunter between noon on May 26 and noon on May 28, was received. A welcome was extended to Mr J. R Fairbairn, who was representing the Maintenance of Ministry Committee, and addressed the presbytery , ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN North End Hall.—The dance held in the Casa Nova School on Monday. night in aid of the North End Hall and School funds, was attended by over 00 couples. Music was supplied by Doug. Kedzlle's Melody-makers, and Mr J. Meikle was M.C. Control of Transport.—Many interesting facts about the present system of transport in New Zealand were given by Mr C. G. Meikle (secretary of the Oamaru Transport Committee), in an address to the Oamaru Rotary Club on Monday. Rotarian President A. R. Tait presided, and a vote of thanks to the speaker was moved by Rotarian J. Simpson. Royal Schools of Music—Mr A. W Woodward, local representative of the Associated Board of Royal Schools oj Music, has been advised that the examiners this year will be Mr Wesley Roberts and Mr Lloyd Powell, and that the examination dates in each centre will be about the same as last year. PERSONAL The friends of Mr Gordon Robertson, who left the stall <-i the Waitaki Electric Power Board to join the Fleet Air Arm about a year ago, will be interested to learn of his continued success. Out of a class of 105 air observer students, he gained second place in an examination carried out. recently at Portsmouth It will be remembered that Mr Robertson came first for New Zealand and was awarded the gold medal in the electrical wiremen's examination held less than two years ago Private Allan Gowan Clark, of Maheno, whose name appeared in yesterday's casualty list among the wounded, is the son of Mrs Clark, of Till street, Oamaru. and the brother of Messrs Colin and Lex Clark of the well-known Maheno Hourmilling family. Allan Clark was a North Otago representative footballer. Driver Myles Norman . McDonald, oi Waimate, who is reported to have died of wounds, was well known in Oamaru as a very fine athlete. He had a national reputation as a middle and long-distance runner.