PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24738, 15 October 1941, Page 9

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

WAIAREKA SALE FAT STOCK jtf'KEEN DEMAND LARGE,' SALE OF PIGS '■ ■ ■ The Waiareka sale, held yesterday, saw large yardings of fat sheep sold at average prices, while fat cattle and store sheep were slightly better than previously. Pigs were plentiful, and Were sold at rates on a par with last week's sale. The following are the wees:— Fat Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For W. H. Harvey (Weston), 9 ewes 275: Miller Bros. (Ngapara), 5 shorn wethers 235, 4 22s 6d, 5 ewes 19s, 3 16s 6d, 3 16S 3d, 4 16s; J. J. Scott (Balruddery), 2 one and twoshear ewes 26s ,9d, 3 ewes 16s 6d, 1 pen wethers 2?s 6d; C. B. Grant (Island Cliff), 2 wethers 26s 6d, 1 pen ewes 19s, 1 17s 9d; A. McNaughton (Kia Ora), 3 shorn ewes 15s 6d, 3 12s 6d; 1 pen shorn ewes 10S, 2 shorn wethers 21s; W. Simpson (Island Cliff), 2 shorn ewes 225, 1 pen

shorn ewes 14s 6d; W Falloon (Weston), 2 ewes 235. Dalgety and Co. sold; For W. C. Marshall (Totara), 4 ewes 24s Gd; W. S. Stevenson (Incholme), 3 ewes 23s 3d; H. Morrison (Windsor). 2 wethers 34s 9d; T. T. Wilkinson (Five Forks), 4 wethers 24s 6d; G. Stevenson (Weston), 6 wethers 27s 9d, 1 pen .wethers 27s 6d. 2 hoggets 20s 6d; A. Forrest (Enfield), 2 shorn ewes 18s 3d, 1 lamb 22s 6d; S. Wilcox, 3 shorn ewes 16s 3d, 216 s 9d; W. Pringle (Island Cliff), 4 ewes 23s 9d, 4 20s; J. Gillies (Five Forks), 3 wethers 32s 3d, 3 ewes 22s 9d. 1 18s: J. Reid (Kauru Hill), 4 wethers 325; ,J. Kennedy (Georgetown), 3 ewes 22s 6d, 218 s. North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold. For T. Wilkinson (Five Forks), 4 wethers 255, 1 hogget 225, W. Stevenson (Incholme), 2 ewes 23s 6d; W. L. Gray (Papakaio), 2 ewes. 30s, 1 255, 1 245. 1 wether 265; W. 'Sewell (Waiareka), 1 shorn ewe 15s, 1 lamb 265; J. Martin (Alma), in conjunction with Darling and McDowell, 4 hoggets 25s 3d, 4 225. Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For I. R. Mitchell (Weston), 6 shorn ewes 16s 9d, 7 14s 9d; G. Bruce (Totara), 6 ewes 295; John Buileld (Deborah), 1 ewe 25s 6d; A. M. Hamilton (Windsor), 3 ewes 17s 9d: Mrs M. Manson (Enfield,) 2 ewes 23s 9d; J Perniskie (Enfield), 6 ewes 18s, 6 13s 6d; A.*E. Swann (Goodwood), 1 hogget 18s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For Mrs A. M. Fisher (Airedale), 3 ewes 25s 6d; A. C. Hurst (Papakaio). 6 shorn three-shear wethers I9s 6d, 8 19s 3d, 5 22s 9d, 4 shorn ewes 15s: John Paton (Papakaio), 1 pen ewes 22s 6d; W. S. Stevenson (Incholme), 3 ewes 25s 6d; W. C. Gemmell (Weston), 4 ewes 21s 6d. 3 17s, 1 pen wethers 255.

Store Sheep. —National' Mortgage and Agency Company' sold: For H. S. Marshall, 106 Romney cross ewe hoggets 295.

North Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association sold: For A. E. Fox (Ardgowan), 19 ewe lambs 15s; I. Irving (Oamaru), in conjunction with Darling and McDowell, 151 Romney cross ewe hoggets 34s Gd. Wright, Stephenson and Co. soldi For L. G. Anderson (Hindoo), 90 wether hoggets 16s Gd, 47 ewe hoggets 20s Gd; A. E. Swann (Gcodwood). 158 ewe hoggets 375. 97 ewe hoggets 32s Gd. Bruce Christie and Co. sold; For J Neil (Enfield). 1 Shorthorn bull £5; G. Morrison (Ardgowan), 2 cows 30s. 1 cow with calf at foot £l. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For W. C. Gemmell (Weston), 22 two-tooth ewes 23s Gd; C. Smith. 68 ewe hoggets 725. Fat Cattle.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. R. Rutherford (Elderslie) 2 heifers £lO 15s, 1 £8 ss. 2 steers £l3 10s; L. Priest (Duntroon) 1 heifer £l2 10s, 1 cow £ll 10s, 1 £9 7s Gd; W. Stevenson (Inchholme) 1 yearling steer £4 17s Gd, 1 calf £2 2s Gd. Dalgety and Co. sold: For,. A. C. Hurst (Papakaio), 1 bullock £l6 17s Gd, 1 £l6 10s, 1 £l4 15s; W. S. Stevenson (Inchholme), 1 cow £4 15s. 1 £4 ss.North Otago Farmers’ Co-Op. sold: For A. C. Hurst (Papakaio), 3 steers £l6; W. Sl'evenson (Inchholme), 1 steer £ll 15s, 1 cow £l4; D. Devon (Weston), 1 vealer £3 10s; C. Brown (Alma), 1 cow £4 10s; W. Robertson (Hilderthorpe) (in conjunction with Darling and McDowell), 1 cow £l3 17s 6d. Wright Stephenson, /and Co. sold: For A. C. Hurst (Papakaio), 3 bullocks £l6 7s 6d. New Zealand /Loan and Mercantile Agency Company / sold: For A. C. Hurst (Papakaio). 3 steert £18; A. Park (Kakanui), 1 cow £5; W. Stevenson (Incholme), 1 heifer £9 ss. .1 £6 15s. Dairy Cattle.—National Mortgage, and Agencv Company sold; For A. E. Cameron (Whitstone), 1 cow £8 Bs. Dalgety and Co. sold: For J. Evans, 1 Jersey heifer £2, 1 £1 15s, 1 £2. North Otago Farmers' Co-Op. sold: For Lj Williams (Wait'aki), 1 springing cow £7 i I. Tayles (Kia Ora), 1 heifer in profit £3; :E, Rawson (Waiareka), 1 cow in profit £5 ss. Store Cattle.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For J. Evans. 2 steers £3 3s. 1 heifer £2 14s, 1 £1 10s - Pigs.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. sold: For J. Gibson (Enfield), 4 weaners 20s; Yardley Frew (Enfield), 1 Weaner 21s. T 19s, 217 s 6d, 1 15s, i;7 IPs.- —Bruce Christie and CO. sold: Fof J. Forrester (Teschemakers), 2 pigs 29s 6d, 1 295, 1 275; T. Brown (Herbert). 2 pigs 295, 2 265, 1 25s 6d, 1 19s: A. Watson (Enfield). 3 pigs 27s 6d, 1 18s; R. Earl (Teschemakers), 2 pigs 245; W. G. McHardy (Waitaki). 6 pigs 235, 1 225, 1 18s 217 s; Yardley Frew (Enfield), 2 pigs 20s, 219 s. George Third (Weston), 3 pigs 235, 3 21s. 220 s 217 s 6d; A. Johnston (Weston), 2 pigs 27s 6d, 1 235; James Gibson (Ardgowan). 5 pigs 225: J. Roger (Ardgowan). I pig 225, 4 21s, 220 s. 219 s; W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 1 pig 37s'6d, 2 275, 1 20s 6d 1 255; A. Luxtan 1 Ardgowan). 220 s; J.' Stott (Maruakoa), /I purebred Berkshire sow. 2? guineas,/1 2i 1 slip 255, 2 weaners 20s, 1 T3s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For J Fiddes (Windsor). 2 pigs 19s 6d, 3 15s. MAGISTRATE’S COURT WEEKLY SITTING ■The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Colirt was held yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor appeared f °George P Mitchell,' licensee of the Studholme Hotel, was fined 20s and costs (12s» for failing to furnish to the clerk of the court a statement in writing of the nature and quantity of liquor sent into the nolicence district of Oamaru, and the name and address of. the person ordering the II Daniel McNeill was fined 40s and costs (10s) for negligently driving a truck on tha Cormacks-Weston-Oamaru road. The Transport Department (Inspector L E. Siirimons) proceeded against Walter John Scott on four charges to winch Inpleaded guilty. Mr J. E. Far reHa p Peareo for the defendant, who was fined £2 10s and costs (12s) for using a motor driver a licence, to which had been added the words “ heavy motor lorry :and _ 1941, 1942,” extraneous to the licence as issued; and 20s, without costs, for knowingly supolving false information relating to ms obligations under the Traffic Regulatmns, 1936, by producing to Inspector Simmons a /false warrant of fitness. Scott woj convicted of driving without a licence, his licence was suspended, and he prohibited from driving for three monthb and for operating a motor car without a .warrant of fitness he was conVicted and f. discharged. !' ■ ‘ % ’ SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 15: 10,40 a.m. and 11.6, o.m. .j coastal Movements,,r The Wainui will load on Thursday next for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via P The Waipahi is due on Tuesday, October 21, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports. ...... The Waipiata 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 Trindcr is leading sailor. Opera House. —An arson mystery-drama entitled ” The Great Swindle” will be shown finally to-night together with the hilarious comedy, “ Meet the Chump,’ featuring Hugh Herbert. PERSONAL ■ A motion of sympathy was passed at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday with Mrs Douglas in the loss of her husband, Dr Lennox Douglas, who is presumed to have been killed on active service. The moderator of the Oamaru Presbytery (the Rev. W. W. French), at yesterday’s meeting, extended a welcome to the Rev. W. Lawson Marsh, who has just returned from Australia. Many friends gathered in the Weston Hall recently to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J. Mitchell, who have left Weston to live in the town. The programme was as follows;—lnstrumental ducts, Miss Pile and Mr Barnes; songs. Miss Betty Pile; cornet solos, Mr Stenhouse; play, members of the Women's Division. Mr G. Stevenson was in the chair, and eulogised the guests’ qualities as neighbours, and said they would be very much missed in Weston life. The Rev. H. H. Barton also spoke a few appropriate words. Mr R. Allan presented Mr Mitchell with a clock, and said how much he would be missea in horticultural circles. Misses Betty Harvey and Joan Beattie presented Mrs Mitchell with a bouquet as a token of gratitude for many kindnesses extended During the evening the chairman expressed Ihe pleasure of all present to have with them Private D. Devon, who has been invalided home. Dance music was supplied by Mr Jackson and Mr W. Burdett was M.C. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel—Mr R. N. Hood. Mr J. Brown. Mr E. Amos. Mr D. McDougall. Mr G. B. Thomson, Mr J. Thomson. Mr R. Sheppard. Mr H. Riddle, Mr and Mrs T, L. Huggans. Mrs J. H. Clark (Dunedin), Mr M. Osborn, Mr J. R. Coles (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs J. B. Donellv (Milton). OAMARU W.C.T.U. Mrs Parker presided over a meeting of the Oamaru branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, when Mr Cummin (president of the Oxford branch) was present. It was decided to hold the Cradle Roll and L.T.L. picnic in Ihe gardens on Saturday. Mrs Allan contributed a song Mrs Parker, delegate from Oamaru read a report of the District Convention held at Green Island. The retiring president (Mrs Parker) thanked the members for the kindness they had shown while she was president. Nominations for office-bearers were received, to be confirmed at the annual meeting next month. MINIATURE RIFLES Enfield Club.--J. Loe 80, N. Allan 79. T. Tavlor 79. W. Allan 78, B. Buzan 77, J I P. Kerin 77. J. Kerin 76. B. Buzan won J. Allan’s trophy, and W. Allan was I second. W. Allan won the rifle button, and J. Loe won the handicap button

OAMARU PRESBYTERY / MONTHLY MEETING The moderator (the Rev. W. W. French) presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday morning, when there were present Dr T. Paterson, the Revs. H. H. Barton. J. T. V. Steele, J. Fordyce, W. Lawson Marsh, A. Murdoch, J. Anderson, G D. Falloon, and Messrs O. E. Austing. A. Clark, O. McGimpsey, K. Cameron, IT. Archibald, J. Lorimer Dennison., and W. Warnock. A recommendation was passed that Dr A. Smith Morton should be the permanent referee to the beneficiary fund in place of Dr Lennox Douglas, whose death on service overseas has been presumed. Chapel at Waipiata A communication was received from Mr Murray in reference to the proposal to erect an interdenominational chapel at Waipiata Sanatorium. Following a discussion it was decided that the clerk should ascertain the relevant facts concerning the proposal, and report to the presbytery. The Rev. J, Fordyce was given power to see that the new projector purchased by the presbytery at a cost of £2O 10s, was put to good use during next winter. Nomination of Moderator-designate It was agreed to nominate the Rev. John Laughton (superintendent of Maori Missions) as moderator-designate of the assembly for 1941-42. Dr T. Paterson was appointed the presbytery’s representative on the Standing Committee of the assembly, and the Rev. J. Fordyce was appointed to the Records Committee. St. Paul’s Visitation The report of the commission appointed to visit St. Paul’s Church, stated that there were 25 elders, 21 managers, and approximately 400 families in the congregation The average attendance in St, Paul's and Eveline was 610, and the average attendance at communion for three years was-334. There were 510 communicants on the roll. Reference was made to the harmonious relations between the congregation and minister, and also the growing strength of the congregation. There were increasing attendances at communions, advances in missionary contributions, and a loyal band of office-bearers, and with the quickening of spiritual life the church organisations were in a healthv state.