PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24629, 10 June 1941, Page 8

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

RUGBY FOOTBALL NORTH OTAGO UNION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Mr M. F. Woodward (president) occupied the chair at the weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union last night. Mr H. E. Wedde was appointed a trustee of the union, owing to the resignation of Mr J. Crowley. The secretary (Mr C. G. Melkle) reported that the covers for school footballs had come to hand, and these would be distributed without delay to all schools in the district. The Puntroon Club wrote expressing regret at the excessive number of casualties during the games on May 30, and gratitude for the help rendered to an injured member of the Puntroon team by the St. John Ambulance men.—Motions of sympathy were passed with lan Geddes and V. Bain, Injured players, and best wishes were expressed for their speedy recovery, Mr Pouglas M. Spedding (Otago Rugby Union) wrote thanking the union for its congratulations on his election as vicepresident of the New Zealand Union.—Received. Draw for Saturday The draw for Saturday is as follows: Seniors: Old Boys v. Puntroon, at DuntMon, 2,45 p.m.; Athletic v. Windsor. Oval. 2.45 p.m. Juniors: Athletic v. Old Boys. No. 3, 1.15 p.m.; Waitaki A v. St. Kevin’s. Oval, 1.15 p.m.; Excelsior v. Waitaki B. No. 2. 1.15 p.m. Fourth Grade: Waitaki A v. Waitaki B, at School; St. Kevin’s v. Excelsior, No. 2, 2.45 p.m.; Athletic, a bye. Fifth Grade: Athletic v. St. Kevin’s, No. 4, 1.15 p.m.: St. Patrick’s v. Waitaki C, No. 4, 2.45 p.m.; Waitaki A v. Waitaki B, at School. SOLDIERS ON LEAVE FUNCTION AT FIVE FORKS •; A complimentary -social was tendered to Priver E. Ewing and Privates R. Pringle, J. McLaren and H. Hogg in the Five Forks Hall. Mr W. Ellis and Mr J. Rutherford spoke in eulogistic terms of the guests, and presented each with a suitable gift from the residents of the .district. National Reserve There was an excellent parade of the National .Military Reserve on Saturday afternoon, the company parading to the railway station to do honour to the soldiers returning to camp The authorities report that the age of married men eligible for enlistment has now been lowered to 40 years, and expect .that this will stimulate recruiting. There has been a good response to the request for bags, especially from the South School children, but the company’s requirements have not been satisfied yet. Sergeant-major H. M. S Bradbury has returned to Oamaru aftef an intensive course of training at Burnham, and it is reported that another school for n.c.o.’s will be held in Burnham in the near future.

ARMED FORCES APPEAL BOARD SITTING AT OAMARU The Armed Forces Appeal Board (Messrs J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., J. Price and H. Hodgson) commenced its sitting at Oamaru yesterday afternoon. Mr P. S. Anderson appeared for the Crown, and Mr J. D. McLeod (chairman of the Primary Production Council) gave a general survey of the position of farming in North Otago. Mr Bartholomew said there was apparently some confusion as to the effect of an adjournment sine die, but such an adjournment did not give freedom from obligation, and the cases could be brought before the board at any time If necessary. The only appeals finally disposed of were those allowed. The following appeals were dealt with;— , „ „ ... . John Kelland (Mr J. E. Farrell) in respect of Percy Ewan Kelland, a shepherd and high-country musterer, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship—Adjourned sine die. The Director of National Service (Mr C. Zimmermann) in respect of William John Nelson Wederell, coal miner employed at the Papakaio coal mine, on. the grounds of public interest. —Ad-* journed sine die, on condition that Wederell enrols within 14 days in the Home Guard at Oamaru. The Director of National Service (Mr C. Zimmermann) in respect of James Robbie Hall, a farm hand employed by A. C. Hurst, Papakaio, on the grounds of public interest.—Dismissed for want of appearance. Edwin Aioysius Watson (Mr A. Hamilton), in respect of Raymond Edmund Watson, farm hand, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship—Adjourned sine die. with the direction that the reservist be transferred to the terrltowtiliamC6Biair Sheath (Mr C. Zimmermann), shearing and threshing contractor, Otekaike, supported by the appeals of eight farmers in the district, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship.—Adjourned sine die. William Blair Sheath (Mr C. Zimmermann), in respect of Roger Eric Neill, employee of the appellant, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship.— Adjourned sine die, with a direction that Neill be transferred to the territorial forces • a William Blair Sheath (Mr C. Zimmermann) In respect of James Falconer Aitchison, an employee of the appellant, on the grounds of public Interest. —Dlsmw.6 Klnder and Co., Ltd. (Mr C. Zimmermann). in respect of Lewis Morris Moses, optician, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship.—Dismissed, on condition that the reservist would not be called up for service before August 31, 1941 A ‘joint appeal by Sampson Carlyon and by John Ivan Carlyon, farm labourer (Mr A. Hamilton), on the grounds of public Interest and undue hardship, was dismissed.

GOLF medal match Scores in the medal round on Saturday were:—R. B. Nichols 79 —7—72, R-J-Crisp 82-9-73, F„ A. Crimp 86-!2—74 H. R. Domigan 84—9—75, J. E. Farrell 86—11—75. Results in singles knockouts.—Second round: J. Lehaney, P. J. Mulligan, H. Dyson. A. Millar. R. Edmenson, E. Fraser, L Marsden, A. Forrest, D. B. Meek, G. J. Sceats, D. V. Smith, J. Simpson, S. Mawhinney, M. J. Ryan, J. Orbell, C. Nicholson. R. B. Nichols. H. B. McDowell, N. McCone. L. McCallum. Third round: R. J Miller, W. Widdowson. N. McQuade. W. Thomas, M. Armstrong, H. R. Domigan, I. Harrison, W. Brundell, R. Bradley, L. V. Bryant j J. Catto. R. J. Crisp. Banks Cun matches played oft in the week-end resulted in Miss Brutherston and R. J. Crisp defeating Mr and Mrs Mawhinney 3 and 2, and’ Mrs Gallagher and N. McQuade defeated Mrs Spooner and R. Mathieson 1 up. Women’s Club The following is the draw for L.G.U. match and second qualifying round of championships on Wednesday:Seniors: Mrs Burton v. Miss P. Robins, Miss Lane v. Mrs Meek. Mrs Ireland v. Mrs Grater. Juniors: Mrs Spooner v. Mrs Ewart, Mrs Millen v. Miss Simpson, Miss Garry v. Mrs Farrell, Miss Parker v. Mrs Kerr, Mrs Watson v. Mrs Muirson, Mrs Steqnson y. Mrs Hunter, Miss Williams v. Mrs Finch, Mrs Forrest v. Mrs Barclay, Mrs Irving v. Mrs Wilson, Miss K. Robins v. Miss Nichols, Mrs Turvey v. Miss SliayleGeorge, Mrs Gallagher v. Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Smith v. Mrs Mitchell, Miss McQuade v. Mrs Preston. Miss Armstrong, a bye. C Grade: Mrs Yeoman v. Miss Catto, Mrs Bradley v. Miss Henderson, Mrs Fraser v. Mrs Sutherland. Miss Kerr v. Mrs Mawhlnney, Miss Maude v. Mrs Wise. Week-end :placers: Miss Brotherston v. Miss Hall, Miss Allen v. Miss Bee, Miss M. Hanley v. Miss Spencer, Miss E. Hanley v. Miss Doak, Miss Miller v. Miss Paton, Miss Shugg v. Miss Sim, Miss Crowe v. Mrs Fraser, Mrs Jackson v. Miss ForrCThe best cards returned in the medal match last week were; Miss McQuade 99 —24—75, Mrs Smith 102—23—79. Mrs Millen 104—25—79.

PERSONAL A motion of sympathy was passed by the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union last night with Mr and Mrs M. F. Woodward, in the death of Mrs Woodward’s mother. Mrs M. Pollock, Avon street, Oamaru, has received word that her son, Driver John Pollock, who had been reported wounded, is now doing well. Mr and Mrs A. Feathers, of Oamaru, have received word that their son, Alex., had been evacuated safely from Greece. Visitors to the Town Queen’s Hotel.—Mr R. Walkers, Mr J. Reid, Mr Ji R. Bartholomew, Mr R. Anderson, Mr H. Hodgson, Mr J. A. Price (Dunedin), Mr J. MacGregor (Mosgiel), Mr D. Keane', Mrs R. Roberts (Ngapara), Mr and Mrs A. E. Brown (Naseby), Mr H. Browning, Mr D. E. Selby (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs W. W. Mullholland (Darfield), Mr E. J. Mathews (Welling-, ton).

CASA NOVA SCHOOL .SUCCESSFUL GALA The gala held last Saturday in the Casa Nova School grounds proved highly successful, and a considerable amount was raised to assist the North End Hall Committee and the North School Committee in carrying out different projects, The gala was opened by the Deputy Mayor (Mr A. R. Tail). and all the stalls and side-shows did capital business. The competitions resulted as follows:—Baby show, six months and under —Baby Wilding 1, Baby McCaw and Baby Fisher equal 2: six months and under 12 months—Baby Heselwood 1, Baby Hector and Baby Densem equal 2. Highland Fling, 10 years and under—M. Buzan 1, S. McNeill 2. Sword dance, 10 years and under—M. Buzan 1, S. McNeill 2. Seann Truibhals, 12 years and under, T. Mills 1. S. McNeill 2. Irish jig, 12 years and under, R. Snell 1. Decorated bicycle. W. Reid 1, O. Reid 2. Decorated tricycles, B. Waby 1, W. Falloon 2, Decorated cake, Mr F, C. Pannell. Baby's set. Mrs Hector. Flour. Mrs H. Coutts Baby's coat, Elaine Tonkins. Doll. E Mclntosh. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PpRT OF OAMARU High Water. —June 10: 3.33 a.m. and 4.3 p.m. Coastal Movements The Wainui is expected to load to-mor-row for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipahi will load on Thursday, June 12, for Wellington. Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipiata is due about Monday, June 16, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports.

ST. LUKE’S PARISH ARCHDEACON'S REPORT In his report to the parishioners of St Luke’s Parish, for presentation at the annual meeting to-night, Archdeacon J. D Russell acknowledges, inter alia, the loyal and capable assistance of the curate, the Rev. A. H. Blackburn, and the help of the Revs. A. W Stace, F. L. Irwin and D. H. Dorman on occasions during the year. He paid a tribute to all the church workers who had given loyal service He acknowledged the great assistance given by the guilds, St Luke’s contributing £75 and Newborough £lO, and expressed gratitude to the Sunday school teachers and Bible class leaders. The Mothers' Union was a flourishing organisation which gave much practical help. They appreciated the good work of the organist and choir. Archdeacon Russell traversed the work of the other organisations both in town and in the country, and quoted the church statistics as follows: —Baptisms 53, marriages 20, burials 41, whilst 39 candidates had been confirmed, and there were about 190 young people in the Sunday schools and Bible classes, with 25 teachers. FELL DOWN STEPS ELDERLY MAN’S DEATH Mr William Cameron, an inmate of Victoria Home, aged 93 years, fell down the steps at the home early yesterday morning, and was admitted to the Oamaru Public Hospital. He died later in the morning. An Inquest will not be held. AMUSEMENTS Majestic Theatre. —To-night and Wednesday. Paul Whiteman and his orchestra in ” Strike Up the Band,” featuring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Opera House.— ’’ Queen of the Yukon,” Jack London’s thrilling story of the Alaska gold rush, featuring Charles Bickford and Irene Rich, with “ Love Takes Flight,” finally td-night.