PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24631, 12 June 1941, Page 3

PROVINCIAL SECTION

LATE SHOPPING NIGHT MOTION TO CLOSE DEFEATED PROTEST AGAINST LIGHTING RESTRICTIONS Mr E. D. 'Watts (chairman) reported to the executive bi the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night that owing to the lighting restrictions, there had been some representations in favour of closing on tiie late shopping nights during the winter months. Retailers would have to be absolutely unanimous over the matter, and shops in the suburbs would have to close also. % Mr H. C. Jeffery said the retailers were there tbi-serve the public, and if shops were closed on the late shopping nights, it would be the thin edge of the wedge, and they would lose the late shopping nights altogether. ■ Mr I. McDonald said the matter should be ;considered, and the chamber should give a lead to the retailers. There was, a reluctance on the part of the public to buy on Friday nights, and if there was to be a black-out, they should do the thing properly. / Lighting of Shops There was some criticism of the lighting restrictions as applied to shops, some being ablaze with lights, which was considered unfair to those observing the regulations. A complaint was made that there was not enough lighting allowed, this being to the fact that Oamaru had a conscientious lighting controller, whereas other centres, which were not blacked out to the same extent, did not. It was considered that nothing further should be done until the railway and harbour lights were blacked out. A motion that representatives of . trades approach the retailers and ascertain their views on the late shopping nights was defeated, and it was decided to take no action in the matter. The meeting decided to make a protest to the lighting controller against the lighting restrictions, pointing out that the retailers were of the opinion that there should be no further reduction of lighting until other centres took similar action. Matter for Police Action i From information received from the chief lighting warden (Mr R. E. Dimick) and the reduced lighting controller (Mr I. Dalmer), it is apparent that the requirements are not being carried out,/particularly as regards shop window and business lighting. Full particulars 'of the requirements have been made known on several occasions, but, in spite of visits to many shop premises, it is found that little or nothing is being done in most cases, and it is now a matter for the police to take action ■■ >l der the regulations. One of .the objections made most frequently to wardens is the complaint that various public buildings have not been blacked out, but the work on these buildings and offices is in hand, and will be attended to very shortly. This, however, is no excuse for a large number of private residences and the majority of business premises being neglected. As Oamaru is on the sea coast, it is recognised that it needs to be a well-blacked-town, and the neglect of a small proportion of windows means a large number of light points visible from the sea.

'SOLDIERS ON LEAVE FUNCTION AT KAKANUI . I ' ■('.•' •• . ' The Kakanui Hall was crowded to do honour to Lance-corporal S. Johnston and Privates R. Wilson and G. Byers. ‘ The presentations were made by Mr R, Carleton, and items were contributed by •Mr and Mrs Naish, Misses M; Sinclair and F. Tyson, and Mr I. McWhirter, Tokarahi When on leave at his home in Dunedin Private Andrew Milmine was the recipient of a fountain pen from the residents of Tokarahi and Island Cliff, where he resided until about two years ago. With the gift go the best wishes of all -who know him. Private Milmine also received a parcel of comforts from the women of North OUgo. . TABLE f -A ' 1 :) /• THIRD ROUND 1 The following are the results of the third round of the table tenrils championship:—A Grade: South School 19, Salvation Army 13; P- and T. 19, Celtic 13; Walareka 23, St. Paul’s 9. B Grade: Wesley defaulted to P. and T. II; Celtic I defaulted to South .School II; South School 1 22, St. Paul's 10; Waiareka 118, South School 111 14; Walareka II 22. Celtic 111 10; P. and T. I 25. Celtic II 7. i-• The following is the dravyfor the fourth round, to be played (next Monday:—A Grade: South v. St. Paul’s, at South: Walareka v. P. and T., at Walareka; Salvation Army v. Celtic, at Army.’ B Grade: South I v. Walareka I. at South: Wesley vP. and T. I, at P. and T.; South 111 v. St. Paul’s, at St. Paul’s; Waiareka II v. South 11. at Walareka: P. and T. II v Celffij I, at Celtic: Celtic II v. Celtic 111, Celtic. i ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN High Seas.—During the past 48 hours a strong northerly wind was accompanied by a very confused sea on an exceptionally high spring tide, subjectin'g the Oamaru breakwater and extension to severe strain. The new concrete work on the extension stood up to the weight of water admirably, and nowhere on the harbour works was any damage experienced. Women’s Club.—The North Otago Women’s Club recently held a very successful/bridge party at which £l7 was raised in aid of the club’s comforts for the navy fund. PERSONAL Word has been received that Private Rex. M. Miller, formerly of the staff of the North Otago office of the Otago Daily Times, is safe and well, and is back in Egypt after the campaign in Greece and Crete. Greetings have also been received from Private W, A. Glue, formerly the Oamaru representative of the (phrlstchurch Press. Mr and Mrs Alex Frame, of Oamaru, have received word that their son, Flight Lieutenant Alex Frame, who was engaged in the evacuating of troops from Greece and Crete, is safe and well. Flight Lieutenant Frame is in charge of a Sunderland flying boat, which played an important part in the operations.

On Monday afternoon at the Peter Pan Theatre Miss E. P. Tennent, who.is commander of the V.A.D.’s, will present the V. certificates to' all those who passed their examinations. In Tuesday’s issue it was reported that a motion of sympathy was passed hv the North Otago Rugby Union with Mr and Mrs M. F. Woodward in the death of Mrs Woodward’s mother, whereas it should have read Mrs Woodward’s father. Mr Thomas W. Pilcher, of Wellington, who died last week. Advice has been received in Oamaru that Captain G. R. Panckhurst was safely evacuated from Greece. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr and Mrs J. • A. Proctor, Mr W. A. Ring, Mr W. R. Coles, Mr B. Lord, Mr R. J. Pask (Christchurch); Mr J. Donald, Mr A, Ritchie, Mr R. Scott, Mr G. M. Turnbull, Mr R. Enwood, Mr S. D. Muirhead (Dunedin); Mr A. McKenzie, Mr A. B. Rigg (Auckland): Mr H. K. Evans (Wellington): Mr and Mrs T. A. Wood (Invercargill): Mr T. S. Green (Wanganui). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr E. H. Wood. (Auckland), Mr D. E. Ball (Wellington); Mr W. D. Langston. Mr A. F. Thomas (Christchurch): Mr W. E. Wilson (Oamaru): Mr T. C. Sumerville, Mr N. Rive, Mr J. P. Kearney. Mr W. D. B. McDowell, Mr J. D. Hunter, Mr James Dixon, Mr W. Pierard. Mr E. E. Irenwith, Mr F. E. Hunt, Mr R. Gill, Mr S. McDonald, Mr J. R. Wilson, Mr R. G. Harley (Dunedin); Mr S. Girwood (Invercargill): Mr F. J. Robinson, Mr C. J. Walsh, Mr J. E; Fraser (Timaru). I

DENTAL CLINIC - " i AN EXCELLENT INSTITUTION The annual > report of the North Otago Dental Clinic states, inter alia, that’despite transport difficulties attendances had been kept up to the previous year’s figures, as follows, the figures for 1940 being shown In parentheses: Schools 26 (26). attendances 3568 (3573), fillings 6370 (6771), extractions 697 (588), miscellaneous operations 1013 ( 976); totals 8080 (8335). The figures did not include the children of the Upper Waitaki, who were treated at the Kurow clinic. The committee placed on record the excellent manner in which their duties had been carried out by Nurses Carroll, Humphries, and Moore, and Mr J. S. Nlcolson (dental supervisor for the district) : had expressed his approval of the work done. The funds were in a healthy condition, the excess of assets over liabilities feeing £225 19s Bd. RED CROSS MAHENO BRANCH The Maheno sub-branch of the Red Cross recently held a display of the' garments which had been made during the last three months for the relief of London’s distressed. Over 150 sewn and knitted garments' had been made by the women of the district, thus making a total of 1000 garments forwarded to the Oamaru sub-centre since the outbreak of war.

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING OF EXECUTIVE MR WATTS RE-ELECTED CHAIRMAN Mr E. D. Watts, who occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the executive of the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night, extended a welcome to Mr R. Miller and Mr A. Bain, representing the bankers and manufacturers respectively. Mr Watts was re-elected chairman, and Mr H. S. Stevens was appointed vicechairman. The chairman feported that steps were being taken for the appointment to the executive of representatives of builders and the stock agents and grain merchants. A letter from the People’s Movement, strongly urging the necessity of a National Government, was received. The local .controller of the National Savings Scheme (Mr J. Finlinson) wrote asking, the co-operation of the chamber in approaching all business firms in Oamaru not already on the scheme, soliciting their support for the scheme. —The executive decided to co-operate whole-heart-edly with Mr Finlinson, the chairman and the secretary (Mr H. Hay) being authorised to deal with the matter. A grant of £1 Is was made to the South Island Travel Association. Owing to the curtailment of retailers’ stocks, It was decided that in future goods sent out on “ appro.” would be restricted. PLUNKET SOCIETY HAMPDEN BRANCH The annual report and balance sheet submitted by the secretary (Mrs Murray) to the annual meeting of the Hampden branch of the Plunket Society disclosed a very satisfactory position. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives in the death of Mrs W. S. D. Trotter, and sympathy was also expressed with Mesdames M. W. Mclnnes and O. C. Austing In their illness. Thanks were expressed, to all who hbd assisted and contributed to the funds, and it was reported that arrangements were being made for the training of Plunket aids, Nurse Ellet to give fortnightly lectures and demonstrations. The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mrs J. R. Gould; vicepresidents, Mesdames C. Travis and O. C. Gpuld; secretary and treasurer, Mrs James Murray; auditor, Mr J. R. Gould; committee —Mesdames G. Aitcheson, H. C. Finch, C. .Travis, M. A. Brown, Dickson, E. L. Cook. E. Stevenson. M. McKerrow, E. Fitzgerald, Fibbes, J. R. Gould, O. C. Gould, and J. Turner. DRUIDISM ENDEAVOUR LODGE Visiting brethren from Duntroon -and Waimate were present at the fortnightly meeting of Endeavour Lodge, U.A.0.D., at which the following officers were installed by D.P. Bro. Q. Harris: A.D., Bro. T. H. Dowie; V.A., Bro. R. V. Roney; treasurer, Bro. ■ G. M. Gardiner; minute secretary, Bro. J. P. McLeod; 1.G., Bro. E. G. Smith; 0.G., Bro. R. J. Luxon; A.D. Bards, Bros. Thyne and Koppert; V.A. Bards, Bros. H. Kerr and J. Gerrie; M.C., Bro. R. H. Smith; auditors, Bros. J. Gerrje, H. Grocott, and J. Corlett; chaplain, Bro. J. P. McLeod. A vote of thanks was accorded the lodge doctors and chemists, and several brothers signified their intention of attending the installation of officers at Duntroon, Hampden, and, Waimate.

ST. LUKE’S PARISH ANNUAL MEETING OF 'PARISHIONERS The seventy-sixth annual . meeting of parishioners wks held in St. Luke’s Hall on Tuesday night, when Archdeacon Russell presided. Mr M. H. R, Jones, on behalf of the parishioners, congratulated Archdeacon Russell upon the attainment of 50 years,’ service in charge of a parish, of which 30 had been loyally given in Oamaru,, Election of Officers The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Vicar’s warden, Mr W. R. F. Naylor; parishioners’ warden, Mr H. j; Jenkins; vestrymen—Messrs W. Atkinson, J. F Ericsbn, A. W. James, C. F. Jones, M.; H. R. Jones, H. C. Lightwood. E. W. McKelvey, W. Oaten, L. H. Orbeil, and W. B. Turvey; auditor, Mr W. A. Woodward. At a subsequent meeting of the new vestry Messrs W. R. F. Naylor and W. B. Turvey were 1 re-elected secretary and treasurer respectively, and Messrs H. J. Jenkins, M. H. R. Jones, H. C. Lightwood, and W. B. ' Turvey were appointed parochial nominators. Songs were contributed by Mrs N. Glass and Messrs J. Hinton and W. Oaten, Mrs A. H. Blackburn and Mr Hinton acting as accompanists. “COMFORTS FOR FIGHTERS” FUND NORTH OTAGO’S QUOTA EXCEEDED Mr R. K. Gardiner (treasurer) reported to the North Otago Patriotic Controlling Committee' yesterday that the total amount collected in North Otago for the “ Comforts for Fighters ” Fund to date was £2977. When all the contributions were collected from patriotic functions the total would be over £3OOO, and the quota for the district was £2400. Since the committee had been established the 'total raised for patriotic purposes had been £16,373.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —June 12: 5.25 a.m. and 5.52 p.m Coastal Movements ’ Arrival: S.s. Wainul (1633 tons, Johnson), at 1 p.m. yesterday, from Dunedin. Departure: Wainul, at 6 p.m. yesterday for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Wainul is expected to load about Wednesday, June 25, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipahi will load to-morrow evening for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipiata is due about Monday, June 16, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. AMUSEMENTS Majestic Theatre.—" Sporting Blood." to-night and Friday, starring Robert Young and Maureen O’Sullivan, an exciting drama of the turf. Opera House.—" Coming Round the Mountain,” finally to-night, starring Bob Burns and Una Merkel; associate feature, The Leather Pushers,” with Richard Arlen and Andy Devine.

ARMED FORCES APPEAL BOARD OAMARU SITTING CONCLUDED CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS The Oamaru sitting of the Armed Forces Appeal Board was concluded yesterday before Messrs J. H. Bartholomew, S.M. (chairman), J. Price and H. Hodgson. Mr P. S. Anderson appeared for the Crown. The following appeals were heard:— The Director of National Service, in respect of Frederick Clifford Reeves, farm hand, Maraeweka (Mr J. E. Farrell), on the ground of public interest.—Adjourned sine die, with the direction that the reservist be transferred to the territorial force for service during the period April-May-June in each year. The Oamaru Woollen Mills, Ltd., and Director of National Service, in respect of Ronald William Arnott, worsted mechanic, Oamaru, on the grounds of public interest, and conscientious objections on the part of the reservist. —Adjourned sine die. Hector Robert Harvey, woollen mill worker. Enfield, on the ground of. conscientious objections. The reservist stated he was a Seventh Day Adventist, and was willing to take up medical or ambulance or non-combatant service.—Decision reserved. Harry Stanley Lewth waite, dairy farmer and milk vendor, Oamaru, in respect of Archie Arnot Lewth waite, on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship, and conscientious objections on the part of the reservist. The reservist stated he was a member of the Open Brethren, and objected to military service, but was willing to serve in the ambulance or render any non-combatant service. He believed as a Christian that he could not take up arms against a fellow-man. —Decision reserved. William Alexander Milmine, farmer, Windsor, in respect to Bain Roxburgh Milmine, farm labourer, Windsor (Mr J. E. Farrell), on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship.—Decision reserved. Arthur Scott Nlsbet, woollen mill worker, Weston, on the ground of conscientious objections. The reservist stated that he was a Seventh Day Adventist, and was willing to do non-combatant work, so long as he did not have to raise arms against a fellow-man—Decision reserved. George Herbert Christianson, preacher of the Gospel, Oamaru, on the grounds of conscientious objections. The reservist stated he was a witness of Jehovah. He was a second-lieutenant in the Flying Corps in the last war, but he had changed hi? views since that time.—Decision reserved. CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL FINAL MEETING OF COMMITTEE

Mr L. J. K. Famllton' presided at the final meeting of the North Otago Centennial Memorial Committee yesterdav afternoon, called for the purpose of winding uo the affairs of the committee. Mr Familton briefly reviewed the work of the committee since it was established in 1938, the principal functions being the establishment of the Centennial Memorial building, local celebrations, publication of a history of North Otago, participation in the establishment of the Dominion Court at the Centennial Exhibition, and the procuring of subsidies for centennial memorials at Five Forks. Ngapara,* Eveline, and the children’s playing ground in the Oamaru Gardens. Receipts totalled £6472 2s 4d, and expenditure £6223 17s Id, leaving £248 5s 3d, out of which £134 was due for payment in connection with the Centennial Memorial, which cost £5306. A sum of £134 had been set aside by the Oamaru Borough and the Waitaki County Councils for expenditure on the grounds. * They had every reason to feel proud of the Centennial Memorial building, Mr Famllton said, and visitors from other centres had expressed admiration of the building and amenities provided. The Early Settlers’ Association and the Plunket Society had excellent quarters, filling a long-felt want. The public responded splendidly to the appeal for funds, subscribing £IB2B 13s 9d in direct contributions. He paid a tribute to the work done by the secretary (Mr J. Branthwalte) and the treasurer (Mr R. K. GardlnerJ. The management of the building was now in the hands of a joint committee of the Oamaru Borough Council and the Waitaki County Council. ...... A suitable minute of appreciation of the excellent services given by Messrs L. J. K. Familton, J. Rodman, R. K. Gardiner, and J. Branthwaite was recordfed. Mr G., L. Grenfell (president of the Early Settlers’ Association) reported, that the daughter of an early settler had asked them to nominate some gift she could make, and a piano having been chosen, she had forwarded a cheque for its purchase. He thanked the committee, and especially Mr Familton. for their assistance. ' ' v ' H ■ ,r On behalf of the Plunket Society, Mfs T. A. Munro (president) expressed appreciation of the amenities of the Plunket rooms, and reported that since they had been opened the attendances had increased.

PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE ASSISTANCE FOR SOLDIERS CO-OPERATION WITH AID ASSOCIATION Mr L. J. K. Familton (chairman) presided at a meeting of the North Otago Patriotic Controlling Committee yesterday, at which Mr J. C. Kirkness (Mayor) stated that now that the soldiers were beginning to return from the war, it was essential there should be some organisation, with a secretary, to whom these men could appeal for assistance. It was too much to expect Messrs J. Branthwaite (secretary) and R. K. Gardiner (treasurer) to continue giving their time to this work as they had done in the past. He expressed appreciation of their services. There was also the question of zone and sub-zone advisory committees, which should be appointed at Hampden, Kurow, and Ngapara. After discussion it was decided that the Finance Committee should confer with the Soldiers’ Aid Association, and report back to the next meeting, Mr R. K. Ireland wrote thanking all who had assisted him in the collection of funds, and the chairman said they were all indebted to Mr Ireland and his helpers for their excellent work. Miss J,v B. Wilson, on behalf of the Women’s War Service Auxiliary, stated that from 8 to 10 women were prepared to work in soldiers’ gardens. Mrs John Tait had consented to supervise the work. The action of these women was commended by the chairman. Two applications for relief were referred to the Advisory Committee, and a grant of £SO to a soldier's widow was referred to Dunedin for payment. Mayor Elected Chairman

In retiring from the office of chairman, Mr Familton thanked members of the town and country committees, and Messrs Branthwaite and Gardiner for their cooperation and assistance. He paid a tribute to the generosity of the North Otago people. The Mayor was appointed chairman for the ensuing term. On the motion of Mr J. Rodman, a minute of appreciation of Mr Familton’s services was recorded.

W.C.T.U. MONTHLY MEETING Mrs Crawford presided at the monthly meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union held in the Wesley Hall on Monday afternoon. Devotions were taken by Mrs Paulin (Salvation Army), and duets were contributed by Mesdames Bartlett and Martyn. A temperance extract was given dealing with the drink bill and crime in New Zealand during 1940 and it was decided that a petition be sent to Parliament asking that the liquor laws be strictly enforced, and that the sale of alcoholic liquor be absolutely forbidden between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. A short paper was read for White Ribbon Day. Mrs Jackson played the accompaniments, and the meeting closed with the benediction. NORTH OTAGO SPORTS NEWS OF THE WEEK Excellent football was again seen at the Oval last Saturday, the match between Athletic and Duntroon being always interesting, especially in the second spell, when Duntroon scored 11 points to defeat Athletic by four points. Fortunes varied quickly, and play swung from one end of the field to the other rapidly. Sparks could not be bustled at full-back, and played a steady game, and Parker and Collins, the latter kicking a nice field goal, went well in the Athletic backs, Whilst Harrison led the van in good style, and was always on the ball. Carlyon, the Duntroon custodian, gave an excellent exhibition of line kicking, and D. Grant showed his worth as a goal kicker. The Duntroon forwards were a good hardworking lot, in which honours went to Hedley and McCully. NGAPARA COLLIE CLUB SUCCESSFUL TRIALS The Ngapara Collie Club’s trials, held on Tuesday, proved interesting, and the entries and performances were good. Results:—Maiden event—M. J. Greaney’s Jet, 44 1 points, 1; C. Whatman’s Scot, 44, 2; W. Gibson’s Lady. 43J, 3; J. Lockley’s Don, 41 4. Short pull, hold in ring—C. Callagan’s Ted. 47 points. 1; J. Mcßae’s Whitley Dick, 46, 2; A. Henderson’s Don, 45J, 3; M. J. Greaney’s Jet, 44J, 4. Long pull—C. Callagan’s Ted, 57 points, 1; J. Mcßae’s Whitley Dick. SG. 2; C. Smith’s Moss. 55i, 3; W.' Gibson’s Lady. 541, 4. Maiden huntaway—R. A. McCaulay’s Fog, 50 points, 1; D. Anderson’s Wag. 471, 2; C. Whatman’s Burt. 47, 3; C. Rawcliffe’s Ned, 46, 4. Open huntaway—C. Callagan’s Mack Romp, 58 points, 1; R. A Gibson's Luck, 571, 2; C. Callagan’s Romp, 57, 3; A Henderson’s Dick, 56. 4. GIRL GUIDES SUCCESSFUL CONCERT St. Paul’s Hall was packed to capacity on Tuesday night, when the Oamaru Girl Guides presented a very enjoyable concert. The Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirknessl presided. The programme was as follows; Patriotic scene, Te Puke. Kia Ora and Waitaki Companies; item, Brownies; " Fairies on the Lawn,” “ Brahm’s Lullaby,” “ Britannia," and “ Emblem of Liberty,” girls of Waitaki House: Highland dance, Helen Service; recitatioq, Shirley Cox; “Mrs Jarley’s Modern Waxworks” and Camp Fire, the Guides. The commissioner (Miss J. B. Wilson) suitably thanked the performers, and all who had helped in the performance. . MINIATURE RIFLES Railway Women’s Club.—Mrs Aitken 77 —6—Bo, 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 70—4—74, Miss Brown 71, Miss Moore 49—15—64. \