PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24633, 14 June 1941, Page 12

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ' ____ • MEETING OF COMMITTEE SHOW DATES Mr A. H. Copland (president) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association held yesterday afternoon. Mr W. Doig was elected a delegate to the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board. The question whether lambs should be weighed or not was referred to the Schedule Committee. The following show dates were advised; —November; Taieri, 15th; Otago, 18th and 19th; Clutha-Matau, 28th; Winton. 29th. December: Gore. 2nd and 3rd; Wyndham, 6th; Southland, 9th and 10th; Kelso, 12th; and Lake Country, Mount Benger, and Upper Clutha, Ma’xh, 1942. The date for the North Otago annual show was fixed for Saturday, November 22. One new member was elected to the association. Committees Appointed Finance—Messrs W. Aub.rey, P. W. Borrie, W. Doig, W. McDonald, D.' Malcolm, R. B. Meek, D. Rodger, D. Cant, N. C. Gilchrist, C. H. Smith; Grounds—Messrs E S. Brewster, W, Cameron, C. J. Cowan. W. Doig, W. McDonald, R. B. Meek. G. Simpson, G. Stevenson, J. Tisdall; Schedule,—Messrs H. J. Andrew, W. Aubrey, C. J. Cowan, James Kingan, W. McDonald, D. Malcolm, T. Portis, C. H. Smith, G. Stevenson, J. Tisdall, D. Cant, S. Gillies. W. T. Hamilton: Draught Horses— Messrs P. W. Borrie, W. R. McAulay, R. B. Meek, A. McDonald, G. Stevenson, J. Tisdall: Light Horses—Messrs W, Aubrey. G. Bruce, W. Cameron, C. E. Dunstan, James Kingan, J. A. C. McKenzie. C. H. Smith. D. Stumbles, D, Cant: Sheep— Messrs H. J. Andrew, W. Cameron, W, McDonald, W. R. McCaulay, D. Malcolm, J. A. C. McKenzie, G. S. Pringle, G. Sitnpson, C. H. Smith. C. E. Dunstan. A. H. Chapman, jun.; Cattle—Messrs A. H. Copland, C. J. Cowan, James Kingan, T. Portis, E. S. Brewster, James Simpson (Tokarahi), S. Gillies: Pigs—Messrs W. T. Hamilton. S. Gillies, T. Portis; Produce and Seeds—Messrs W. Doig, E. S. Brewster, D. Malcolm, G. Stevenson; Dog Trials —Messrs W, R. McAulav. W. Aubrey, W. McDonald, J. A. G. McKenzie, C. H. Smith, D. Stumbles, C. E. Dunstan, James Simpson (Tokarahi). MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY SCORES Oamaru Men.—J. Caldwell, A. North 79. E. Roney, I. H. Swinard, J. Dunn 78. J. Mav, V. Sanders, A. Hunter 77. F. Peterson. L. Cox. J. Nimmo, R. Allen. W. May, H. Koppert 75, E. Sinclair, E. Henderson, G Roney, sen.. F. Johnston, J. Mackay, P. Shave 74, M. Jordan. G, Doran, W. Munro 73, J. Pye, G. Jones, J. Roney, jun., 72, J. McKenzie, R. Roney 71, D. Paul 68, O. Twist, H. Wlnsley 67, H. Smith 63, R. Elder 56, C. Ferguson 46, J. Smith 41. Railwayman.—G. Brightwell, C. Andrew C. Hinkley 79, J. McPherson, J. Tempero, J. Hays 78, A. Rennie, V. Barker; C. Rennis 77. C. Smith, J. Taylor 76, W. Goodall 75, C. Brown 74, R. Alexander, J. Halv-* erson, D. Richardson 72, A. Alexander 70. H. Machon 65, F. Riley 60. ■ . on Railway Women. —Mrs Goodall 77—5—80, Mrs Andrew 77—4—80. Miss Mlddlemgs 76—5—80, Mrs Robertson 70—10—80. Mrs Aitken 75—4—79. Miss: Steele 69—8—77. Mrs McFadgen 76. Miss Brown 73. Miss Wilson 64—12—76, Mrs Algie 71—4—75, Mrs Barkley .70. Mrs Brightwell 71, Miss Berry 68, Mrs Machon 67—5—72, Miss McPherson 64, Miss Moore 22—15—37. . , Rifle button: Mrs Goodall. Handicap button: Mrs Rdbertson. „. ' ■ Oamaru Women. —Mrs Thyne 78—4—80. Mrs Tempero 77—4—80, Mrs Nimmo 77 s—Bo, Miss B. Marshall 77—2—79, Miss V, French 76—6—80. Miss W> Black 75—5 79, Mrs Waby, 75—4—79, Mrs Hore 75—3 78, Miss D. French 75—4—79, Miss Joyce 74—6—80. Mrs Dennisdn 72—6—78. Mrs Roney 71—7—78, Mrs Bremner 68—10—78. Pekeuri Men.—R. Anderson 78, J. Anderson 78, T. Matheson 77, J. McDonald •77 H. Williams 76, N. McLatchie 75, J. Ingram 75, J. Williams 75, A. Anderson 75. L. Lucas 72, J: Cunningham 72. T. Greer 72. C. Neil 71, A. Paton 70. Winners of rifle button. R. Anderson. Handicap button. J. Ingram. EGG SUPPLIES LOWER PRICES NEXT WEEK Mr T. Gill, a member of the Poultry Board, in a statement to the press, says that there are. indications that egg supplies will become more' plentiful, Dunedin merchants having a carry-over during the week-end. The Dunedin Egg Marketing, Advisory Committee is, therefore, of the opinion that prices should begin to recede as from Monday it Is the intention of the committee that when price changes take place, they .shall take place on the Monday of the particular week. Dunedin is the last centre. In which prices have fallen. The Auckland Committee requested a price drop of 5d per dozen a fortnight ago. Wellington and Christchurch have followed, and Xitvgrcargill stocks have lately shown signs of increasing. Retailers and wholesalers are still rationing eggs, while markets elsewhere are weakening, and in view of the fact that last flush season the producers supplying Dunedin received a lower net price than producers supplying other centres. Mr Gill, as producer-representa-tive on the committee, felt justified in requesting the appropriate authority to retain the maximum price in Dunedin just as long as the stock position warranted it - v ■ i Now that price reduction is necessary, .attention will be given to steps to ensure that values are steadily stepped down in advance of accumulations rather than that there should be a glut which would cause a collapse of prices. VALEDICTORY MR H. PARKER HONOURED The presence of over 80 , representatives of every branch of the. railway service at a social in the Oamaru Railway Hall recently was ample evidence of the popularity of Mr H. Parker, who has retired on superannuation after completing 40 years in the locomotive department. Mr R. Heatley presided, and gave a welcome to Mr G. L. Wlsnesky, who was recently invalided home from England. The meeting stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Sergeant M. E. Mulhern and Mr Bruce Kilgour. On behalf of the railway staff, Mr K Livingstone presented the guest with a chiming clock and a handbag for Mr? Parker. Various speakers paid high tributes to Mr Parker’s good qualities and conveyed good wishes to him and to Mr? Parker. Mr Parker made a suitable reply. The following toasts were honoured .‘‘.The King”; ‘‘.Kindred Societies” (Mr Nicholson —Messrs Logan, Fulton, Christie and McGee); " Oun Guest ” (Mr Livingstone—Mr Parker);. ” The Boys Overseas " (Mr White—Mr Wisnesky); “Stewards and Entertainers” (Mr McDonald): and “ The Chairman.” Musical items were contributed by Messrs J. Grant, F. Stenhouse, E. Hammill, A. Wilson. G. Dickson, H. Wheeler, A. Cairns. D. Cairns. W. Hammlii, N. Mcl-eod, L. Collett and R. Heatley.

MARKETS AND FARMING STOCK IN GOOD CONDITION Wintry conditions have prevailed in North Otago this week, and some heavy frosts have been experienced, both inland and on the coast. Rain would be beneficial shortly to assist the wheat crops., which are now coming through well. Asthe weather for the'most part has been dry so far this winter, and autumn feed did very well, stock is in good condition and looking particularly well. Wheat.—There are no further lines of milling wheat coming forward, and it would appear that the last of the milling wheat has passed out of growers’ hands. Merchants’ stocks have , been drawn on heavily for seed this season, and supplies are , now getting low. Oats. —Most centres report that there ard very few lines offering in the country. In Southland millers hgve purchased practically all the surplus which was available. There is practically no demand for Algerian oats, as sowing has finished for the season. There is a little better inquiry, however, from the North Island for Dun oats. Chaff.—There is no alteration in quotations, and there is sufficient chaff on the market for all requirements. Potatoes. —The market has weakened further, and potatoes are quoted at £6 10s on trucks, country sidings. It is reported that the Canterbury crops are turning out better than was originally anticipated. Seeds.—The Australian demand for most seeds has fallen off owing to the colder weather.! A few\lines of ryegrass have, changed hands, but the demand is not very brisk; as the present season is a dead time of the year. White-clover still commands a firm market. Southland has had a good white clover harvest, and with the gdod yields this has been a very remunerative line in the south this year. WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION The second annual report of the Waitaki High School Old Girls’ Association states, inter alia, that members are all willing to act in some capacity on the Women’s War Service Auxiliary to help the war effort, and numbers of the girls are , attending special, training classes in various spheres of activity. Early in the year the association was registered as an incorporated body. The balance sheet showed a satisfactory position, although in .the meantime the yearly bursary would be somewhat of a drain on the funds, and the committee hoped that from time to time branches would be able to add a little to the bursary reserve. The reports received from the five branches were all very interesting. The Oamaru branch now had ,159 life and 81 financial members; Dunedin, 50 members; Christchurch, 23; Wellington, 12; and Invercargill, 11. AH members everywhere were working assiduously in- helping to raise funds for comforts for the men over--seas. Miss Will (Dominion president) represented the association at the annual ball of the Oamaru branch, which was congratulated on the success of the function, which resulted in £25 16s being handed to patriotic funds. The successful candidate tiffs year for the bursary was Elva Birss, to whom congratulations were extended. Best wishes were offered to all ex-pupils who were on active service abroad for a speedy return to peace-time conditions again. AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ South of Samoa.”—All the colour of the South Seas is brought vividly to the screen in “ South of Samoa.” which will complete its local season at the Majestic Theatre to-day. v OPERA HOUSE “ Cornin’ Round the Mountain ” will be shown finally to-night, starring Bob Burns and Una Merkel. The associate feature is " The Leather Pushers,” with Richard Arlen and Andy Devine. items of interest IN AND ABOUT TOWN Soldiers’ Appreciation.—The Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirkness) has 'received a letter from Burnham expressing the deep appreciation of the soldiers from Otago and Southland at the warmth of the reception given to them at Oamaru on their way back to camp recently. . Social to Soldiers.—Mr M. Francis pre. sided at the social gathering given in the Duntroon Hall in honour of Privates S. Anderson. E. Sutherland. A. Blanchard, L Blanchard. F. Reeves, C. McLennan, and F. Maindonald. The Rev. J. T. V. Steele presented each guest with a safety razor, and Mr A. Grant, on behalf of the Waitakl Rugbv Sub-union, made a presentation to Private E.. Sutherland. Music for the dance was supplied by Messrs Jackson. Nuttall, and G R. Pringle, with Mr J. Frfdd as M.C. Heavy Downpour.—A very heavy downpour occurred in the Lake Ohauz-dlstrict last Tuesday, when three inches of rain fell in about six hours. Considerable damage was done by scouring to the road close to'the lake, and while it 4s not impassage it is rough, and care must be exercised by motorists. Mr A. Nuttall (countv foreman) has arranged to send a gang of men to effect repairs. TOKARAHI COLLIE CLUB SPECIAL AWARDS ,) The winners of the special awards at the Tokarahi Collie Dog Club’s, annual trials were as, follows;—Best local mustering team of three dogs, W. Blanchard; local maiden competitor whose dogs score most points, J. Simpson; competitor whose dog scores most points in classes’ I and 11, J Mcßae; winner of class 11, H. Jamieson: winner of maiden event in class I, A. Paterson; dog gaining most points without gaining a prize, J. Greaney; local married man gaining most points without gaining a prize, C. M. Hore; local maiden competitor and maiden dog gaining most points in class IV, H. Jamieson: maiden dog in class IV gaining most points without gaining a prize, W. R. Macaulay: maiden dog in class II gaining most points without gaining a prize, A. S. Garland and R. Fortune (equal); local competitor whose dog scores most points in class 111 without gaining a prize, A. D. McKenzie; competitor Whose dog scores most points in heading and bringing back, class 11, A. Henderson: most points in class I without gaining a prize, J Simpson: best local dog in class IV not gaining a prize, W. Somerill; best local dog, class 11, not gaining a prize, A. Henderson; local competitor scoring most points, James Simpson. Sheep-guessing, first day, correct weight, 1481 b, J G. Laird, 148 J, 1; J. F. Brockett, 147, 2. Second day. correct weight, 1231 b, Alister McKenzie, R. Blair, K. Cook and H. Thomson, 123, equal 1. Chain-stepping— Mrs J. A. C. McKenzie, Mrs W. Simpson (Braemar), R. Simpson and J G. Crooks (equal). PERSONAL Mrs Gordon Familton (Oamanl) has received advice of her husband’s safety after participation in the Greek and Crete campaigns. Private Familtdn is a son of Mr and Mrs F. J. Familton, of Orwell street. Word has been received by Mr and Mrs J. L. McPhail (Oamaru) that (henson. Private J. L. McPhail, has been safely evacuated from Crete after serving in the Greek and Crete campaigns. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr I. F. Steinberg (Wellington), Mr G. O. Jones (Auckland). Mr W. F, Tubman (Papatowal). Mr and Mrs H. V. Murray (Scargill), Mr A T Hamilton (Invercargill), Mr A. B. Peters (Dunedin).

“COMFORTS FOR FIGHTERS” FUND Further contributions are acknowledged as follows: Omarama Committee £55 13s, Railway Staff Dance Committee £ll 7s 6d, Livingstone Committee £lO 7s, P, Dunn £5, Otekaike® Committee £2 17s 6d, Hilderthorp £2 0s 6d, Eveline Women’s Institute £2, Staff Ireland and Co. (two weeks) £1 15s Bd, H. S. Milles £l, A. D. Gibson (Maheno) £l, J. .Irving £l. Total to date, £2993 2s 3d. * Omarama.—Omarama Collie Club £3O, D. A. Anderson £2, J. W. Anderson £2, Mrs W. T. Wardell £5, Omarama Station Batting Fund £B, pullovers donated by Miss Aubrey £2 45,. Mrs H J. Wardell £5. J MacKinnon £l, sale of flags 9s. Total. £55 13s. Otekaike.—J. Parker 10s, J. McKay ss, E. Russell ss, R. Linwood ss, L. Ross 2s 6d, J. Ross ss, E. Dineen ss, R. Esplin ss, Mrs D Rawcliffe 2s 6d. C. Luscombe 2s 6d, Mr and Mrs D Moffett ss, S. Wilson ss. Total, £2 17s 6d. Livingstone.—G. Blanchard £l. F. R. Duthie £2 2s, J. A. C. McKenzie £3 3s, per Mrs W. Barnes £4 2s. Total, £lO 7s, SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 14: 7.11 a.m. and 7.38 p.m June 15: 8.3 a.m. and 8.28 p.m Coastal Movements The Wainui is. expected to load about Wednesday, June 25, for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipahi will load about Thursday. June 26, for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipiata is due about Monday, June 16, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports.