PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24737, 14 October 1941, Page 4

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

PRIVATE R. J. RYAN MISSING SINCE GREEK CAMPAIGN NOJrV #Ws6ner of war ■■.;, ■ ■ ■■-., l4tr" A. *Tpdd, Reidston, has received 'a post". Card' frohv Private Robert James Ryan, who was reported: missing afterthe? Greek campaign, stating that he Is;i». prisoner of war in Germany, and in good health. Private Ryan was employed by Mr Todd before he enlisted, and his next-of-kin is a sister in Wellington. The post card bears the date of July 27. a German rubber stamp, the stamp of the International Red Cross, and the postal mark of Geneva. All the soldiers from Maheno, who were in, the campaigns. in Greece and Crete; have -how been accounted for. NORTH OTAGO GdtF GLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES .."In the senior section a surprise was experienced' during the week-end. wheh in • semifinal R- J- Crisp, after being dormic Wo, \?trA on to beat R. Domigan at the teteenth. In; the other match P. T. lligan .beat, R: Mathieson 5 and 4. MulftviolOf round in 77. Mulligan will v'-raeet Crisp in the. final, to be played oyer'W The'irtteimtdiate division resulted in A B. Lane" defeating R. Wat-: son at the nineteenth, and D. B. Meek defeating S. Mawhinney 5 and 3, so that Lane will meet -Meek'in the final.- N. McQuade, who beat. R. Bradley, 5 and-. 4, will meet A. Woodward, whodefeated'J. Orbell 1 up. in the final of "the,Junior Championship. In the semi-finals of the Holmes Cup. McLelland will play P. McGregor., and W. Thomas.'Will j>lay N. ■.rw&ifi<.*> ! ■•":■• " : . v ' rTI<F: ■>•;,: Medal Match.—The scores in the medal match played during the week-end were as follows:—N. McQuade 93—20—73. P. T. " Mulligan 85—10—75. R. B. Nichols 82—7— 75. D. V.. 6mith. 93—14—79; R. J. Crisp \m— 9—79. R.Fraser 90—10—80. : '- : Womeß'* s On*.—The : draw for the Stablefdfd'match to-morrow is as follows:—Miss Parker v. Mrs Irving. Miss K. Robins V:, Miss Lane, Mrs Spoorter v. —. Mrs Smith v. Mrs Murison, Mrs Rickman v. Miss McQuade. Miss Williams v. Mrs fteston.;Mlss* Armstrong v. Miss P. Robins. Mrs Burton'V. Miss Shayle George, Mrs Ewart; yi ;Mfes' Simpson, Mrs Forrest v. -Mrs Steensori. Mrs Gallagher v. Mrs WatSon. Mrs Griter v. Mrs Wilson. Mrs Ireland v. Mrs Barclay. Mrs Kerr v. Mrs Donaldson. Mrs Meek v. . Mrs Millen •v. jiitj. Miss Garrey v. . Mrs Hunter v '. _-iL. c' Grade: Mrs Bradley v. Mrs Catto", Mrs Wise v. Mrs Lane: Miss Kerr -vi Mr* Sutherland. Mrs Yeoman v. Miss Henderson. Mrs Mawhinney v. Miss Wilson, Mrs Fraser v. Mrs, Stedman. Weekend players: Miss Brotherston v. Miss Hall. Miss Allan v. Miss Bee. Miss M, Hanlev v. Miss Shufg, Miss E. Hanley v. Miss ! €rbW v; Miss r Miller. Miss Paton v. Mrs Jackson, Miss Benson v. Miss Forrest Miss Doak a bye. PERSONAL Archdeacon Russell and the Revs, A. W. C. Stace. A. H. Blackburn, and D. J. B. Dorman are at present attending the Diocesan Synod, which was opened last night m Dunedin. They expect to return on Friday. i, ■■. ~, ]■. • 2... The Oamaru .Amateur Swimming Club, in its annual report,- expresses regret that its . president, Dr. Lennox,. Douglas, has been posted as "presumed killed in action, and extends its heartfelt sympathy with Mrs .Douglas and her family, and also to his father and brothers. Dr Douglas wui loyal supporter of the club. both as an active member and president for a number of years. The report also expresses regret that Privates J. Watson and J. Easton have been reported as. wounded and prisoners of war. . '■" ■ • Viston to the Toira „ ; .; Queen's Hotel.—Mr N. B. Lambert. Mf and Mrs J. Graham. Mr L. H. Goddard, Mr J. McGrath (Dunedin). Mr Peter Kennedy. Mr.B. G. Drewitt, Mr and Mrs Watklnson, Mrs Gunn (Christchurch), Mr ahd Mrs Frampton. Mrs T. A. Clark (Invercargill). Mr J .S. Woods (Omarama).. NORTH ISLAND MAILS The chief postmaster (Mr J. B. Purcell) has advised that, owing to the resumption of the night sailings of the steamer express service, mails for Wellington and the North Island will close at the Chief Post Office, Oamaru,, on Mondays 11.18 a;m.. and Tuesdays, to Saturdays 1.30 p.m. x

CRICKET NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION There were present at a meeting of the executive of the North Otago Cricket Association last night Messrs w. Uttley (president). W. B.Turvey, T. H. Hendra, J. McKone; J. Maddigan, T. W. Jacobs (secretary), and "Bro. W, J. Owens. Accounts'totallirig £1 10s 3d .were passed for payment. Tne Albion Club forwarded £2 2s affiliation fee for the current season, and £4 4s for the payment of arrears.—lt was decided to write thanking the Albion Club for its action in paying up the arrears. Mr Frank Milner forwarded a subscripton of £1 Is to the association.—Received with thanks. Messrs T. W. Jacobs. J. Maddigan and W. B. Turvey were appointed selectors. The Draw Six teams were entered in the seniors ahd six in the juniors, the draw for the opening day on. Saturday, October 18, being as follows: ■ Seniors.—Union v. Albion, at School; St. Kevin's v. School, at Redcastle; Oamaru B v. Oamaru A, at School, all commencing at 1.30 p.m. - . r Juniors.—October 18: School C 'v. St. Kevin's A, at School; School B v. School A, at School; St; Kevin's B v. School D. at Redcastle;. October 25: School D v. School Ay. at School; St. Kevin's A v. St. Kevin's B; at Redcastle: School C v. School B. at Schobl,-all commencing at 1.30 p.m.

': VI ■ ■'-.'■: Albion ■.■>[:•■ ;--7'X'- : ' The'Albion Club held. its, opening day at Milner Park on Saturday; the conditions being ideal. An 'enjoyable afternoon was spent, a complete innings being recorded, as follows:—Jacobs, b McKone, 56; Drabble, c Halkett. b McKone. 11; Geddes, c Tiddy. b Drabble. 9; Halkett, lbw, b Tiddy, 7; Twaddle, b Tiddy. 1; McKone, b Halkett.. 36t Maynard. b Halkett, 2; O'Connell, b Geddes. 18; Irvine, b Drabble, 13; Sutherland, c Maynard. b Twaddle, 5; Tiddy. not out, 26; total. 184 Bowling: Halkett took two wickets for 27; McKone two for 29; O'Connell none for 22; Maynard none for 15: Tiddy two for 16; Geddes one for 15:,}Twaddle one for 15; Sutherland none,for 21. ,-■ SWIMMtoG OAMARU AMATEUR CLUB The annual report of the Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club stated, inter alia, that in the past season an all-round improvement in the standard of swimming had been shown. As many of the male members were on active seryice, if was decided not to hold the senior men's championships for the duration of the war. The shortage of experienced swimmers naturally had affected the club in its engagements, and it had been found that, apart from the country clubs' championships, no outside meetings could be held It was also unfortunate that no learn-to-swim campaign could be held. A well-balanced team of 17 swimmers from the club had taken part in the country clubs' championships held in Dunedin on January 25. and was successful in winning the shield. The winners of the various club competitions were:—Senior women, Miss K Ingles; intermediate boys, F. Rooertson; intermediate girls, Miss A. Wilson; junior boy*. R. McCone; junior girls. N. Uttley; vice-president's cup. R. J. Lowery; McCulloch Cup.*. Waitaki Boys' High School (School 21 points, and Club 10); Herbert Smith Trust Cups—Miss B. Newton (Beginners' Race), E. Nightingale (Life Saving). R. McFie (50 Yards. Breaststroke); Miller Diving Cup.' Miss N. Nightingale and Miss A. Wilson (equal). New records during the season were as follows:—50 Yards Junior Boys' Breaststroke, 43 l-ssec (R. McCone); 50 Yards Junior Girls - Breaststroke. 46 2-ssec (N. Uttley); 50 Yards Junior Girls' Freestyle, 41 3-ssec (R. Mills); 50 Yards Women's Breaststroke; 43sec (Miss K. Ingles); 50 Yards Intermediate Backstroke, 47 4-ssec (Miss A. Wilson). The finances of the club were in a satisfactory position. The following club members, the report stated, were on active service:—K. W. Gemmell. S. Hatton. J. Watson. J. Easton. G. and H. McLardy. The committee returned its thanks to those who had helped with the carnivals and other activities of the club during the season, especially the-timekeepers and other officials, and also expressed its appreciation ol the assistance given to the club by Messrs Thompon and Peat, delegates to the Otago Centre, and Mr Leslie, custodian of the baths. BOATING CLUB SOCIAL AIR GUNNER HONOURED The president of the Oamaru Boating Club (Mr D. Martyn) was in the chair at a social in honour of Air Gunner D. Marshall, held on Saturday night in the clubrboms. Many members and supporters were present, and a short toast list was honoured. The president, proposing the toast of the guest of the evening, spoke of the many services rendered to the club by Air Gunner Marshall over a considerable number of years, and, in making a presentation to the guest, extended all good wishes for the future. The cluo captain (Mr C. Rennie). also referred to Air Gunner Marshall's capable work as secretary to the club, and wished him the best of luck. Air Gunner Marshall has been in training at Levin.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 14: 9.54 a.m. and 10.12 p.m. Coastal Movement The Wainui will load. on Wednesday next for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne. via ports. The Waipahi is due on Tuesday, October 21. to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waiplata is due about November 3 to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. AMUSEMENTS Majestic Theatre. Comedy reigns supreme to-night, when "Sailors Three,' a story of the British Navy, will commence its season. Tommy Trinder is leading sailor. Opera House.—An arson mystery-drama entitled " The Great Swindle" will be shown to-night and Wednesday, together with the hilarious comedy. " Meet the Chump," featuring Hugh Herbert. PALMERSTON BOWLING CLUB The opening of the Palmerston Bowling Club took place on Saturday. The president. Mr W B. Galloway, thanked the visitors from the district clubs for their attendance. Owing to the petrol shortage, visitors from Dunedin and Oamaru could not be present. Mr Galloway declared the green open, and Mrs Morrison, president of the Ladies' Club, rolled up the first bowl. A vote of thanks was given to the ladies for their help during the past season, both socially and financially.