PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24634, 16 June 1941, Page 9

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

RUGBY FOOTBALL ST. KEVIN'S BEATS WAITAKI WINS FOR ATHLETIC AND DUNTROON : Meeting in a junior competition match played on the Oval on Saturday afternoon. St. Kevin's College registered its fir§t win against Waitaki High School. The first fifteens of these two schools always stage an excellent game and Saturday's was one .of the' best games seen at.the Show Grounds this season, so that early patrons were well rewarded. The game was keenly contested from start to finish. St. Kevins winning by 9 points to 6. Athletic v. Windsor.— The strong wind made conditions difficult for the senior game on the Oval. Making the most of its opportunities. Athletic defeatedVWindsor bv 13 points to 3 T. Robinson contributed 10 points of Athletic's total. In the first spell the Windsor players had the wind at. their backs, but they did not exploit the high punt, and long kicks meant lost opportunities when the ball went to the dead ball line. At the outset the country plavers swept down the field to the Athletic, line, where Davidson secured and scored. Shortly after T. Robinson kicked a penalty goal for Athletic, and just before half time Robinson cut around a five-yards scrum and scored a try. which he converted making the score Athletic 8. Windsor 3. On changing over. Athletic had the advantage of the 'wind, but in this spell the Windsor forwards played a more vigorous game, and Athletic were on the defensive for most of the soell. There was only one score in this spell. Gunn findintr an open space and following ud smartly he secured again near the line, to dive over for a try which Robinson converted, the final scores being: Athletic 13. Windsor 3. Mr G. Campbell was the referee. Duntroon v. Old Boys.— The match at Duntroon between Duntroon and Old Boys settled down under the adverse conditions into a hard forward struggle Duntroon winning by 6 points to 3. Borrie opened the scoring for Old Boys with a try from a good passing rush, in which all the forwards handled. Carlvon equalised for Duntroon with a nenalty goal, and Hedlev broke thron" the defence to score a try. There was no score in the second spell, the game ending: Duntroon 6. Old Boys 3. Mr Macmillan was the referee.

ST. LUKE'S PARISH GUILD MEETINGS Mesdames Ombler (president) and Howard Jones (secretary) received the guests at a very enjoyable, social afternoon held by St. Luke's Ladies' Guild, at which Archdeacon Russell congratulated the guild on its enterprise, and spoke of the help given in the support of the church. A musical programme was- contributed by Mr F. C. Burry I pianoforte solo), Mesdames Rickman, McGregor, Glass, and Miss Sherwin (songs), Mrs Dimick (violin solo), and Mesdames Glass and Rickman, and Miss D. Williams (trio). The Newborough Ladies' Guild held a successful social afternoon, the guests being received by Mesdames Kilgour (president) and Holland (vice-presi-dent). Archdeacon Russell returned thanks to the members for their good work. A musical programme comprised choruses (Eveline Institute Choir), songs and recitations (Mrs Tomlinson), duet (Mesdames Burridge and Keith), and a sketch, "The Engagement Ring" (Mesdames Kilgour and Wright). . <■ Archdeacon Russell took the opening service at the sixth annual meeting of the Newborough Mothers' Union, at which two new members were admitted. Mrs Thomas submitted an encouraging report on the year's work; arid Mrs McKelvey presented the balance sheet, which showed a satisfactory position. The following officers Were elected: President, Mrs Mclntyre; vicepresidents, Mesdames Turvey ajid Hughes; secretary, Mrs Thomas; treasurer. Mrs McKelvey; committee—Mesdames Burridge, Blacklock, and Corlett. Mrs Pinder congratulated the branch on its healthy progress, and Mrs Turvey spoke gratefully of Mrs Mclntyre's inspiring leadership. BASKETBALL A Grade—Waitaki I 20. Polytechnic 3; Waitaki II 9. Totara 8; Oamaru A 21, Star 4. B Grade.—Weston 19, Woolworths 10, Waitaki 20, Star 2. C Grade.—Glencoe 20, Totara 13: Boarders 33, Ardgowan 3.

Juniors.— St. Kevin's 9, Waitaki A 6; Athletic 6. Old Boys 3; Waitaki B 10, Excelsior 5. Fourth Grade.— Excelsior 11, St. Kevin's 6. Fifth Grade.— Athletic 17, St. Kevin's 5; St. Patrick's 3, Waitaki C 3. WAITAKI OLD BOYS ANNUAL MEETING OF OAMARU BRANCH Mr H J. Robins occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Waitaki Old Boys' Association, at which it was reported that there were over 200 old boys from North Otago on active service. The McCulloch Memorial, it was stated, would take the form of a system of synchronised clocks in the school but import restrictions were likely to hold up delivery, and contributions to the fund were still being received. The question of the annual ball was-teft in the hands of the incoming committee. Mr H. P. Kent' outlined the work of the executive to members. -The following officers were elected:—Chairman. Mr J. Corlett;. secretary, Mr A. W Grant; auditor, Mr G.McLeod; committee—Messrs S. Hi Muirhead, H. T. Hall. R McLaren, H. Pi Kent, L. McCaUum H J. Robins, B. L. Robertson, J. Dooley, W. Thomas, A. L, Familtpn; delegates to the executive—Messrs H. J. Robins and -A. W. Grant,

ITEMI OF INTEREST IN AND XioUT TOWN Ekk Prices— The Price Tribunal ha? authorised an all-round reduction of 2d per dozen for eggs as from to-day. The schedule for Dunedin is as toi-lows:-Heavy 2s Bd. standard 2s 6d. medium 2s 4d, and pullets Is lid. Red Cross Examinations.— All the candidates who entered for the examinations in first aid. held by the Oamaru branch of the Red Cross Society, have been successful in passing the examination. Little Theatre Society.— The reading of the thriller, " I Killed the Count," by members of the Little Theatre Society in the Peter Pan Theatre, proved ex-ceedingly-enjoyable, the play providing nlenty of interest in the complications which arose when each of four people confessed to having killed the Count, thus baffling the bes; brains of Scotland Yard. Those taking part were' Misses' Lane, Beattie. B. Butterfield. Mr and Mrs Donnelly, Dr Scotter. Messrs K. C. McDonald. A. F. Woodpate I.'Findlay D. Robson, J. L. South J. Dodds. and R. G. Millen. The Black-out.— A gang of men is now being employed in blacking-out Government buildings in Oamaru. in accordance with the reduced lighting restrictions. Police Court.— isverre Eide Johansen Rognmo, engineer. Dunedin. and Hilda Winifred Victoria Hawkins, were separately charged at a sitting of the Oamaru Police Court on Saturday morning, before Mr W. S., Crombie. J.P.. that, at Omarama, on June 13 they were deemed to be idle and disorderly persons, having l insufficient lawful means of support. A remand was granted in each case until to-mor-row morning. Women's Club.—At the. monthly meeting of the Literary Circle of the Nort|| Otago Women's Club, the subject was "Charles 1 Dickens." Mrs E. S St,ubbs was in charge. Extracts were read as follows: " Boots at the Hollytree." Mrs McDiarmid; "Pickwick Papers." Miss Patterson; "The 01d= Curiosity Shop," Miss D. Jones. A vote of thanks was conveyed to Mrs Stubbs by Mrs R. K. Ireland. MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY SCORES Pukeuri Club.— June 5: J. McDonald 78 J. Anderson 78, H. Williams 78, T. Matheson 76, A. Anderson 75. G. Williams 74. S. Paton 74. W. McCulloch 73. G. Cunningham 72. R. Anderson 72. T. Greer 70. D. Williams 70. Rifle button, J. McDonald: handicap button. S Paton June 12: R. Anderson 78, J. Anderson 78. T. Matheson 77, J. McDonald 77. H. Williams 76, N. McLatchie 75. J. Ingram 75. J. Williams 75, L. Lucas 72. J. Cunningham 72; T. Greer 72, C. Neil 71. "Rifle button. R. Anderson; handican button. J. Ingram.

MANCHESTER UNITY ANNIVERSARY OF LOYAL OAMARU LODGE The celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, Manchester Unity, took the form of an old timers' night in the lodge room, at which there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren, including the Otago District Executive officers. N.G. Bro. J. Kidd presided at the adjourned summoned meeting of the lodge, and the election .of officers resulted as follows: N.G.,-P.G. Bro. J. D. Christie; V.G., Bro. N. E. Colville; E.S., Bro. W. B. Christie; warden, Bro S. D. Walsh; guard, Bro. W.-B. Shirkey; P.N.G., Bro. W. J. Kidd; conductor, P.G. 3vo. L. Grenfell; R.S.N.H., Bro. T. S. Pinder; L.S.N.G., P.G. Bro. J. Frame; R.S.V.G., P.G Bro. L. Grenfell; L.S.V.G., P.G. Bro. W. Edwards; treasurer, P.G. Bro. W. Edwards; trustees, P.G. Bro. P. T. Mulligan, Bros. C. Grant and R. F. Chase; doctors, Drs R. S. Orbell, Smith Morton, Fitzgerald and Butler; cfoamists, U.F.S. Dispensary. Bros. Walsh, Colville and Grenfell were appointed the Picnic Committee. The installation of the officers was carried out by P.G.M. Bro. Boardman, assisted by D.P.G.M., Bro. W. Couper; D.0.E.L.. Bro. Hope; District Treasurer, Bro. W. Sellars; P.G., Bro. W. Barnett; 1.P.P.G.M.,, Bro. Hall-Masters; P.P.G.M.; Bro. Laing (Westland District); D. 0., Bro. Hanrahan; P.C.S., P.P.G.M.. Bro. A. Sligo; and P.G.. Bro. Boaden. Old Timers' Night

Following the meeting, a very enjoyable social hour was spent in honour of the old members, D.P.G.M. Bro. W. Couper, who presided, was warmly congratulated on his attainment of the office of Deputy Grand Master of the lodge. Speaking of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, Bro. Boardman briefly traced its history from the issue of a charter at the time when five members decided to form a lodge in Oamaru. The first N.G. was Bro. W. Smith and the hall was completed in 1867. Bro. T. Webb was the first permanent secretary, from 1867 to 1870, and one of the outstanding members was Bro. W. Brownlee. who was permanent secretary from 1875 to 1905. Bro. James Bee then held that office until 1918, and he was followed by Bro. W. Couper, who had now completed 23 years of service to the lodge. Five branches had been formed in the district, namely Kakanui, 1871, Ngapara, 1891, Dunback, 1892, Star of the. North, 1929, and Juvenile Lodge, 1932. At the present time there were 361 members. The financial position* was sound, and the funds, amounting to over £16,000, were all safely invested in this district.

Bro. Sligo spoke on broad lines ol the Manchester Unity, and its splendid spirit of fraternity and independnece.

Bro. Masters referred to the splendid services given by the old members. There were five members with over 50 years' membership—namely, Bro. G. Hilliker (Wellington), 1880; Bro. Rodgers (Waipukurau), 1882; Bro, Hugh Thomas (Christchurch). 1889; Bro. W. Couper (Oamaru), 1890; and Bro. J. P. Smith (Christchurch), 1891. At 9 o'clock a minute's silence was observed in honour of the fighting forces, and a collection taken up for the " Comforts for Fighters" Fund realised £4. The following toasts were honoured: —"The King"; "Absent Comrades"; "The Otago District and Officers" (Bro. P. T. Mulligan—Bro. Boardman, Bro. Sligo and Bro Hope); " Visitors " (Bro. N. E. Colville—Bro. Laing. Greymouth; Bro. F. Austin, Loyal Heart and Hand; Ero. A. Hanrahan, Maniototo; Bro. A. C. Kay, Gore; Bro. F. Ericson, Orepuki; Bro. W. Naish, Kakanui; Bro. T. S Pincer, Naseby; Bro Gilbert, Middlemarch; Bro. Woodham, Leeston; Bro. Walsh, Timaru; Bro. Scott, Milton; and Bro. C. S. Fryer. Timaru); "The Trustees" (Bro. D. Herron—Bro. P. T. Mulligan); "Loyal Oamaru Lodge" (Bro. Boardman—Bro. W. J. Kidd and Bro. W. Edwards); " Newly-elected Officers " (Bro. Frame—Bro. J. D. Christie and Bro. N. E. Colville); "Old Members" (Bro. Masters—Bro. W. Couper, Bro. D. Herron and Bro.' C. Sherwin); "The Entertainers"; and "The chairman." Musical and elocutionary items were contributed by Bro. Sligo, Bro. Sellars, Bro. -W. Naish, Messrs J. Macmillan. A. Nuttall. J. Loper and J. McLean.

CYCLING ROAD RACE WIN FOR K. HARNEY A cycling road race from the Junction to Herbert and return, a distance of 28 miles, was held on Saturday afternoon. Nine riders faced the starter, and there was a stiff wind on the outward journey. Results—K. Harney (7min), lhr 21min 40sec, 1; R. Boyd (6min), lhr 20min 41sec, 2; C. C. Hood (6rnin), lhr 20min 45sec. 3; S. Hollow (7min), lhr 21min 50sec, 4. . Fastest time. J. R. Grace (4min). lhr 17min 55sec. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 16: 8.55 a.m. and 9.22 p.m Coastal Movements The Wainui is expected to load about Wednesday. July 2, 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 to-day to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. PERSONAL At a meeting of the members of the Little Theatre Society, a correspondence wallet was presented to Mr J. H. Kemnitz, who will shortly be leaving Oamaru to enter the R.A.F. In making the presentation. Mr South spoke of the great help Mr Kemnitz had been to the society, both as an active member and in its social life. Mr Kemnitz made a suitable reply. At the annual meeting of the Oamaru Branch of the Waital'd Old Boys' Association on Saturday night, a • presentation was made to Mr R. McLaren, who will shortly be going into camp to join the military forces.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES The following candidates passed the examinations held by the St. John Ambulance on June 3:— Medallion.—Marjorie G. Armstrong. Maude M. Bradshaw, Eileen N. Corson, Janet W. Gibson, Freda A. Ireland. James Johnstone, Agnes H. Mortimer, Ella McQueen, Ellen Paulin, J. A. Petrie, Molly N. Roy, Marguerita Smyth, W. J. Taylor, J. A. Veitch, Louie Welsh, Doris Williams. Advanced Aid.—Evelyn Adams, Ellen Baxter, Nettie M. Bee. Vera Brown. John Bell, Neil Colville, J. B. Chapman, Margaret L Herd. Doris C. Hunt. R. J. Luxon, A. D. McPhail, R. B. Nichols. . , First Aid.—Joan N. Andrew. Joan Benson, Eva Bodkin, John Bodkin. Tom Bracken, Betty Burns, Fidehs Burton, George Birnie. Doris E. Cross, Dorothy Chirnside. Lorna Clark, Vera Croft, Marie Crichton, Marjorie Chisholm. Elizabeth E. Donaldson. Trixy Doig, Betty Denholm, Alison Darling, Muriel Firman, Norma French. Mary E Hill. Marjorie Hewat, Lorna Johnson, Mary G. Meek, Florence Muir, Lilla Martin, Violet Martin, May Martin, Melma Machon, Elsie Martin, Charles D. Mitts, Alexander Murdock, Moyra McLaren, Ellen McLaren, Cath McWhirter, Iris M. Nichols, P. Paterson Coral Robertson. Gwynedd Rutherford,' Phyllis Robb Myra Robertson. Jean Roney. Kathleen Riley, Sylvia Robertson. Doris Street, Mabel Smith, Vera Smith, Rauna Stevenson, Ruby Smith, Doris Smellie, Barbara Sim, Nanette Stringer, Colin Smith. H. D. Sim, Mavis Tait, Jean Thomas, Allwyn Watts, Dorothy Wylie. Ronald Woodward. AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "South of Samoa" in technicolor, with Dorothy Lamour and Robert Preston, will be shown finally to-night. OPERA HOUSE Mystery is the order to-night. Bela Lugosi will appear in "The Devil Bat," while John Hubbard. Wendy Barry, Edgar Kennedy, and Joyce Compton will .appear in "Who Killed Aunt Maggie?" The latter picture is leavened with comedy. ' \', ■