PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24627, 7 June 1941, Page 14

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

HEAVIER FROSTS SNOW IN BACK COUNTRY INCREASED WHEAT ACREAGE Colder weather has been experienced this week, with heavier frosts and some snow in the back country. Wheat.—Merchants report that orders for seed wheat are beginning to tail off. Owing to the fine weather conditions prevailing in May, growers made excellent progress in sawing the new wheat crop, and it is anticipated that the wheat acreage for next year will be the best for some years. Stocks of wheat in store are not heavy, but are sufficient in the meantime for all requirements. Threshing is now practically finished for the season. . . , _, . Oats.—Millers appear to have satisfied their requirements for milling oats, and the oat market in consequence is very quiet, with few inquiries. The quotations for grade oats are the as last week. ■ . , Barley.—The increased prices announced for malting barley have induced growers to make inquiries in regard to contracts, and it is anticipated that a sufficient acreage of barley will be grown to meet all Dominion requirements. To enable growers to take advantage of the header harvesters, a new price for wind-rowed barlev has also been established. Potatoes.-Crops in Canterbury are turning out better than was originally anticipated, and in the meantime prices for potatoes, if anything, are easier, particularly in regard to June-July quotais still a good inquiry for white clover and brown top, but business in ryegrass and Italian can only be done at moderate prices. Merchants are still holding numbers of lines of grass-seed, ete. on ""count of growers, ancl.-untess there is a better wholesale inquiry it; will be difficult to make a complete clearance this coming .spring. Southland report, »>.=♦ thorp <<; a laree crop of Montgomery red* clover being the seed is of high quality. The'result* of the North Otago seed are disappointing. . AMUS^Ii^TS Malestlc Theatre.—" Strike Up the Ba^d" featuring Mickey Rooney. Judy Garland, with Paul Whiteman and his orchestra A musical comedy. Opera House.-" Isle of Destiny/ with Time Lang William Gargan and Wallace Ford and*'" Santa Fe Marshal," featuring William Boyd, Russell Hayden and Britt Wood The latter is to be shown at the matinee. '

OAMARU EGG CIRCLE twenty-fifth annual meeting co-operation with the federation The twenty-fifth annual meeting of the Otago Egg Circle decided yesterday to cooperate with the Poultry Producers' Board, and it was decided to set up a committee consisting of four producer members, one each from the three agents, and four members of the Egg Circle Executive, with an independent chairman from the Internal Marketing Board, with a view to* reaching an amicable arrangement with the federation for the marketing of eggs. Mr James Hiitton (chairman) who presided, pointed out that the circle still had the largest number of poultry keepers operating as a united body in Otago, and during the whole of the 25 years only one firm of agents had been employed, namely Messrs Fraser and Co., who continued to give good service. He reviewed the activity of the circle during the period mentioned, and spoke of its successful efforts in bringing about reforms. The annual report and balance sheet, which showed a small credit on the year's working, were adopted. Election of Officers The following office-bearers were elected: president, Mr James Hutton; life vice-president, Mr D. Y. Gibson; vicepresidents, Messrs J. L. McKay and A. Todd; committee—Messrs A. N. Gibson, G. Cox, A. Howard, C. Grocott, A. Campbell, and R. Heazlewood; secretary and treasurer, Mr F. J. Moiintford; honorary auditor, Mr N. N. Fraser; selling agents, Messrs Fraser and Co. The annual subscription was reduced from 5s to 2s 6d a member, and it was decided to make a grant of £5 to the " Comforts for Fighters' " Fund. ' SOLDIERS ON UfcAVE FUNCTION AT ENFIELD The Enfield Hall proved too small to accommodate the, residents and friends who attended the complimentary social given to Driver J. Woods and Privates T. Allen, H. Walker, N. Stanger and W. Yuill. Mr Rowland presided and made presentations to the guests, and the Rev. Mr Fordyce and Mr Wv Malcolm joined in conveying to them best ■ wishes for their safe return to Enfield. Musical items were contributed by Mrs Lory (Airedale), Messrs Diver, Paton, Rowland, H. Allen (Enfield), Wheeler (Windsor) and White (Oamaru). Weston Mr W. Burdett occupied the chair at the Weston social, given in honour of Corporal K. Falloon and Lance-corporal D. Johnston, who received from the Rev. H. H. Barton the soldiers' New Testament, prefaced with the King's message, and from Mr Colin Campbell fountain pens and' eversharp pencils. Both "diggers" suitably acknowledged the gifts and the good wishes that accompanied them. Music for dancing was played by Messrs A. Nuttall and Jackson, and Mr Burdett was M.C. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Brown and Mr S. Portis, and the Monte Carlo by Miss M. Johnston and Mr Clark. South Oamaru Fountain pens were presented to Drivers K. Tait and D. Woodley' and Privates J. Johnston at a social held in their honour at the South Oamaru Hall. Mr A. Mcßeath presided and made the • presentations, and items were contributed by Misses Tait and B. Frew, Messrs K. Tait, H. Stichman, and J. Hammill, ar»l dance music was played by Mrs Stichman. .Totara A social was tendered to Private Stanley Taylor in the Totara Hall, at which Mr R. A. Needs presided, and a presentation was made by Mr W. Hamilton. Items were contributed by Mrs George. MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY SCORES Oamaru Railway Men.—C. Andrew 79, G. Taylor 78, W. Goodall 77, A. Rennie 77, C. Hinkley 77, J. Tempero 77, V. Barker 76, C Rennie 75, C. Brown 75, R. Alexander 73, J. Marshall 73, A. Alexander 71, A. Machon 70, F. Riley 67. Oamaru Women.—Miss D. French 78—4 -SO. Miss B. Marshall 77—3—80, Mrs Hore 77, Mrs Nimmo 76—5—80, Mrs Lacy 75 s—Bo. Mrs Sheyne 74—4—78, Mrs D. Dennison 73—6—79, Mrs Bremner g 66—10—76. Miss Johnson 66. Oamaru Railway Women.—Mrs Aitken 77_S_80, Mrs Algie 75—6—80, Miss Middlemass 74—6—80, Mrs Machon 72—8—80, Mrs Robertson 70—12—80, Mrs Andrew 75—4—79, Mrs Cayford 75—4—79, Mrs Goodall 72—5—77, Miss O'Donnell 70—4— 74, Mrs Brightwell 72, Miss Brown 71, Miss Moore 49—15—64. Mrs Aitken won both the rifle and handicap buttons. Oamaru Men.—E. Sinclair 79, A. Hunter 78, J. Dunn 78, E. Roney 78, A North 77. W. Mav 76, J. Mackay 76. R. Roney 76, G. Doran 76. H. Koppert 76, J. Caldwell 75, J. May 75, R. Swinard 74, H. Brant 74, J. Nimmo 74, G. Roney, sen., 74, B Lory 73, W. Munro 73, F. 1 Peterson 72, H. Winsley 72, R. Elder 71, W. Johnston 71. I. Hedges 71, J. McKenzie 70, O. Twist 70, A. Koppert 69, F. Johnston 88, J. Pye 68. L. Brant 68, T. Molr 67, R. Dimick 67. J. Smith 67. H. Smith 47.