PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24753, 1 November 1941, Page 13

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAM ARU DISTRICT

BOWLING NORTH OTAGO CENTRE ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the North Otago Bowling Centre was held on Thursday night. There were present: Messrs H. C. Jeffery (president) in the chair, J. A. Dunbar, D. H. Thomson, W, Denholm. N. J. Caldwell, T. J. Moore. L. Clark, and D. R. Corson. ' • ... Mr Jeffery expressed gratification at the successful season experienced by the centre and congratulated the clubs on the high standard maintained on the greens. The financial position was very satisfactory. Mr Jeffery thanked delegates for their co-operation and assistance during the year, especially the secretary (Mr The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. , , A vote of thanks was accorded the retiring delegates, Messrs D. R. Corson, rl. J. Martin, and E. H, Taylor and also to the retiring president (Mr Jeffery) for the splendid manner in which he had carried out his duties during the year. . Mr D. H. Thomson was congratulated on his re-election to the Dominion Bowling Council. , . .. Mr Jeffery extended a welcome to the new delegates, Messrs A. Marshall, J. b. Purcell. T. Bohlton, and Waller. Election of Officers The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr W. Denholm; vice-presidents. Messrs D. H. Thomson and N. J. Caldwell; honorary treasurer, Mr W. Brown; honorary auditor. Mr A. Woodward; secretary, Mr Henry Hay; selectors—Messrs D. H. Thomson, G Atkinson, and T. Kennedy; Match Committee—Messrs W. Denholm, D, H. Thomson, H. C. Jeffery, and J. B. Purcell. .Easter Tournament There was some discussion on the composition of local Fours at the Easter Tournament, following representations made about one rink which had consisted or two players from one local club and two players from another local club. Finally a resolution was passed that the composition of local Fours must be approved by the Match Committee. The secretary (Mr H. Hay) reported that a change in the Easter Tournament arrangements was not favoured by the Maher, 0,. and Meadowbank Clubs, and four visitors, while the elimination of the pairs, to make a singles and fours tournament, was favoured by the Awamoa, Phoenix, Pukeuri, Hampden, and Weston Clubs, and fifteen visitors.—After a brief discussion it was decided to eliminate the pairs in the Easter Tournament and play the singles on the Thursday, fours on Friday and Saturday, and president’s fours on Monday. Champion of Champions Pairs A recommendation was received from the outgoing committee that the Champion of Champions Pairs should be played with three bowls.—On a division, the recommendation was rejected. Mills Shield The Awamoa Club recommended that the Mills Shield competition should be suspended during, the war period.—The recommendation was rejected, and it was decided to play one round in the competition, the same as last year. It was also decided to play the Sldey Cup competition on the same conditions as last year. , „ General The South Canterbury Centre wrote submitting the first Saturday in February as the date for the Murray Bowl trophy match at Timaru between South Canterbury and North Otago.—The date was confirmed. The Phoenix Club was granted permission to hold its annual fours tournament on February 28, and the Weston Club permission to hold a fours tournament on December 27. The Dunedin Centre wrote offering April 18 as the date for (the North OtagoDunedin match, at Oamaru —The date was confirmed. / The secretary was Instructed to forward available dates submitted by the Match Committee to the Canterbury, Centre, for the Barnett Tiki match at' Christchurch. The centre levies were fixed at the same rates as at present. A recommendation was made to clubs to make a special effort during the season for raising funds for patriotic purposes. ARMED FORCES APPEAL BOARD SITTING CONCLUDED The Oamaru sitting of the Armed Forces Appeal Board —Messrs J. R. Bartholomew, S.M. (chairman), J. Price and H, Hodgson—was concluded yesterday morning. Mr P. S. Anderson appeared for the Crown All the following appeals were on the grounds of public interest and undue hardship, unless otherwise stated;— Robert Blair Paton appealed for John Stanley Paton, farm worker. Pukeuri, who also appealed on the ground of public interest. Mr A. R. Tait appeared for the appellants.—Dismissed on condition that the reservist is not called up before March 31, 1942. Archibald John Gillies appealed oh behalf of George Douglas Gillies, farm hand, Five Forks. Mr A. Hamilton appeared for the appellant.—Adjourned till the next sitting of the board in Oamaru. Mr A. Hamilton appeared for the appellants in the appeal of Alexander Boyd Rapson for Boyd McLean Rapson, farmer. Ngapara, who also appealed.—Adjourned sine die on condition that the reservist continues to serve in L.O.C. Transport Section of the Home Guard, Ngapara. Mrs Isabella Jackson Millar appealed on behalf of David Millar, plumber, Oamaru. who also appealed. Mr O. E. Wilson appeared for the, appellants.—Dismissed on condition that the reservist is not called up before January 31, 1942. George Simpson appealed for Frederick John Simpson, farm employee. Kia Ora. who also appealed. Mr J. H. Main appeared for the appellants.—Dismissed on condition that the reservist is not called up before March 31, 1942. > Mr Hamilton appeared for Charles Samuel Morgan, who appealed on behalf of Kenneth McDonald Morgan, farmer, Totara. —Adjourned sine die on condition that the reservist is transferred to the Territorial Forces for service in AugustOctober. , . , James Clemens Williams appealed tor Clemens James Williams, agricultural worker, Otekalke. Mr Main appeared for the appellant. Evidence' was given in support of th eappeal by J. S. Adams. M Mulvena, and John Grant.—Dismissed, on condition that the reservist is not called up before March 31, 1942. Mr Wilson appeared for George David Hunter, who appealed on behalf of Andrew Maxwell Hunter, farmer, Pukeuri. — Adjourned sine die on condition that the reservist is transferred to the Territorial Forces for service in June-August. The board directed that the maximum area must be sown in wheat by Mr Hunter. James Rae apnealed on behalf of Alick Geoffrey Rae, thresher, Peebles, on the ground of public interest. Mr Hamilton appeared for the appellants.—Dismissed on condition .that the reservist is not called up before May 31, 1942.’ Mr Hamilton appeared for Alexander Duncan Thomas Watt, who appealed on behalf of Ronald Hamilton Watt, farm, hand, Ardgowan.—Dismissed on condition that the reservist is not called up before March 31. 1842.!

GIRL GUIDES NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING The Mayor (Mr J. C. Klrkness) presided at the annual meeting of the North Otago Girl Guides' Association, held on Thursday night, when he congratulated the District Commissioner (Miss J., B. Wilson) and the executive, on the year’s work. Annual Report The sixteenth annual report stated that In the association there were eight companies. five packs, two commissioners, two secretaries, 22 Guiders, 155 Guides, and 93 Brownies. The following companies and packs had been active:—lst Waitaki, Te Puke, Kia Toa,, Ist Maheno, Dunback, Palmerston, Walkouaiti Karltane, Te Awhlna 1 and 2, Palmerston. Walkouaiti, Seacllffe. Miss J. W. Gibson had relinquished the position of divisional secretary, which she had filled for a number of years, in order that she might give more time to her Guide company. Mrs Ward Thomson had agreed to act as divisional secretary, and Mrs Atkinson as badge secretary. All companies had worked assiduously to provide clothing comforts for children in the bombed areas, and had made a collection of waste materials for the army and the air force: which had resulted in £2O worth of material being collected. This year, headquarters had issued a “ Challenge to Adventure,” to Guide companies in New Zealand, designed to make the Guides alert, self-controlled, resourceful. and prepared for any eventualities. The Guides of Maheno and Ist Waitaki had accepted and almost completed the challenge. There had Been 209 proficiency badges gained during the year, and the examiners had said the standard of work was excellent. Mesdames Skirving and Asher and Miss Smyth were to be thanked for the Nursing Division and sick nurse lectures, and also the badge examiners for examining Guides for the various proficiency badges. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Election of Officers The following officers were elected:— President. Mrs D. L. Patterson; vice-presi-dents. Mrs Ward Thomson and Mrs A. McDouall; honorary divisional secretary. Mrs W. Atkinson: honorary divisional treasurer, Mrs Ward Thomson: honorary auditor, Mr W. J. Davies; committee — Mesdames J. Meikle, E. A. Fox, W. J. Davies, G. W. Kemp, R. Ingles, E. Reid, I. Steenson, H. J. Robertson, A. R, Tait, H. Andrew, C. Clark. H. J. S. Grater ana R. Domigan, and Misses Kirkness and J. W. Gibson. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Mr James Gerrie (president) was in the chair at the annual meeting of the North Otago Justices of the Peace Association yesterday afternoon. There were also , present Miss • Smyth, Messrs W. Kinnlmont, D. Williams, S. M. Taylor, R. L. Banks. J. L. McPhail, A. N. Hayes. E. S. Brewster, R. Cashman and J. W. Petrie (registrar). A welcome was given by Mr Gerrie to Mr R. Cashman, formerly of Wellington, who is now residing in North Otago, and to Miss Smyth, the only woman justice of the peace in the district. Mr Gerrie briefly referred to the activities of the association during the past year, and spoke of the shortage of justices of the peace in some parts of the district. Appointments had been under consideration for Windsor and Enfield, and the association should make representations urging that these appointments should be made. There was also a shortage of justices in the business area of the town, and this matter had been brought to the attention of the member for the district. The annual report and balance sheet were adoptel. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr James Gerrie; vice-presidents, Messrs J. L. McPhail and E. S. Brewster: committee—Messrs H. C. Jeffery, R. L, Banks, W. Kinninmont, C. Don, J. E. Tallentire, S. M. Taylor, R. Cashman: registrar, Mr J. W. Petrie. NEW YEAR RACING WAIKOUAITI CLUB PROGRAMME ADOPTED A meeting of the , Walkouaiti Racing Club was held on Thursday night, at which the programme for the New Year meeting, with stakes totalling £1720, was adopted. The programme is the same as last year, except that the Domain Trotting Handicap, which was usually a saddle race, will now be a harness trot, one mile -and a-quarter, class 3.5, and the distance for the Orbell Handicap will now be six furlongs instead of seven furlongs, as formerly. Oamaru Jockey Club A meeting of the Oamaru Jockey Club Committee was held yesterday afternoon. Dr A. Smith Morton being in the chair. The programme for the New Year meeting was considered and adopted, with stakes totalling £I2OO, the same as last year. The distance for the Flying Handicap was reduced from seven furlongs to six. It was decided to declare weights and close acceptances after the Dunedin races. Accounts totalling £llO7 18s 9d were passed for payment. OBITUARY MRS MARY FALLON Mrs Mary Fallon, of Oamaru, and formerly of Enfield, whose death occurred recently, was another of the early settlers of North Otago, whose hospitality and kindly nature endeared her to a wide circle of friends. Mrs Fallon was born in Tralee, Ireland, and in 1879, at the age of 18 years, she came to New Zealand in the ship Nelson. She spent (52 years of her life in Enfield and Oamaru, her death occurring at the age of 80 years. Mrs Fallon was always ready to assist a worthy cause. She took a keen interest in the activities of the Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Mr John Fallon, and four daughters (Mesdames C. Buzan, Oamaru; A. Marshall, Oamaru; F. Buzan, Enfield; C. Stringer, Oamaru), and a son (Mr W Fallon, Enfield). RED CROSS TRANSPORT OAMARU ACTIVITIES The Transport Division of the Oamaru branch of the New Zealand Red Cross Society has been meeting all wounded soldiers arriving by train, and any who have been in need of treatment have been conveyed daily to and from the hospital. Recently one soldier was conveyed to the Waipiata Sanatorium.

RAIN WANTED COLD. DRY CONDITIONS OAMARU MARKETS Conditions this week have -been cold and on the dry side. Some light rain showers were experienced on Thursday night, but the whole of the district, could do with a good fall of rain. Wheat: The wheat position remains unchanged. There is very little business passing, in old season’s wheat, although it is anticipated that poultry feeders will require some old wheat before the new season’s harvest arrives. The new season’s crops are looking well. Oats: It is reported that there is still a heavy demand in Southland for the Onward variety of. oats for seed purposes, but it,is understood there are barely sufficient stocks for seed requirements. Stocks of white oats in most producing centres are small, and the new season’s crop will come cn to a bare market. Reports from Australia state there has been a sharp slump in the value of oats there. Chaff: There has been no change in values and very ‘ little is offering. The demand at this time of the year is small. Potatoes: Table potatoes are now difficult to secure and prices in Canterbury are high. Merchants are not anxious to buy at present prices, with the result that stocks in store are low. Seeds: The market for white clover is still active, but most of the high quality lines have been cleared out and more interest is being taken in the lower quality lines. There is also a fair demand for ryegrass, particularly for certified permanent pasture seed. The North Otago retail trade in pasture seeds is not very brisk, but stocks are sufficient for most requirements. It is anticipated that a fair area will be shut up for grass seed, but these paddocks need warm weather and moisture to enable them to head well. The Montgomery red clover market is flfm with a fair retail trade, particularly in Southland. Reports from most centres state that Montgomery red clover for spring sowing is much more in favour for sowing down pastures than cowgrass. The same would appear to apply in most parts of North Otago The usual quantity of rape seed appears to be required. SHIPPING • ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —November 1: 1.1 a.m. and 1.21 p.m. November 2: 1.41 a.m. and 22 p.m. Coastal Movements The Wainul will load on Wednesday, November 12, for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via ports. The Waipahi is due on Tuesday, November 11, to load for. Wellington Nelson and New Plymouth, via ports. The Waipiata is due about' Saturday November 8, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton AMUSEMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE “ Mark of Zorro.”—Adventure with an early Californian masked bandit whose sword mark—a jagged “ Z ’’—struck terror Into every heart in old California’s most exciting days, and whose daring won him the loveliest woman in the land, is provided in “ The Mark of Zorro,” which will be screened at the Majestic Theatre this afternoon and to-night. Experienced and popular players, Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, and Basil Rathbone add to their laurels With their finished performances. Tyrone Power gives a better performance than those he gave in the memorable " Jesse James.” “In Old Chicago,” and "Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” The cast also includes Eugene Pallette, J. Edward Bromberg. Gale Sondergaard, and Montagu .Love. Supports Include latest news. President Roosevelt’s warning to Germany and Italy, “ Fashion ” forecast, and the latest " March of Time.” As the Opera House is closed to-day, the new serial will be shown at the Majestic Theatre at I. and 7.30, all the following chapters to be shown at the Opera House. ITEMS OF INTEREST —L IN AND ABOUT TOWN Drivers’ Licences.—During October, 1941, the Oamaru Borough Council Issued 45 drivers and 1 heavy traffic licences, and the Waitaki County Council issued 20 drivers and 18 heavy traffic licences. Vital Statistics.—The following were the vital statistics for the month of October: —Births 26, deaths 20. marriages 8. 1 Centennial Best Room.—Four hundred and forty-eight women and 80 children visited the Centennial Rest Room for the month ended October 24. Southland Athletes.—Over 130 athletes from Otago and Southland arrived yesterday to take part in to-day’s championship athletic meeting at the Show Grounds. A thrilling interschool competition should provide a treat for the public to-day at 2 p.m. “GALLEON GOLD” OPENING TO-NIGHT Plans are filling rapidly at Begg’s for “ Galleon Gold," the three-act comedy to be staged to-night and Monday in the Opera House. Money is uregently needed for the Soldiers’ Parcels Fund, to which the proceeds of the production will be given. The play is splendidly cast and is outstanding for variety of characterisation. witty dialogue and humorous situations. Mrs R. G. Millen is the producer, and the cast' In order of appearance is as follows: —Mr J. S. Dodds. Miss P. Lane. Mr A. W. Woodward. Miss C. Lane, Mr A. F. Woodgate, Mr X. C. McDonald, Mr G, A. Donnelly, Mr lan Findlay, Miss Joyce Beattie, Miss B. Sim, Mrs J. S. Dodds 'and Mr J. L. South. MANCHESTER UNITY LOYAL OAMARU LODGE N.G. Bro. J. D. Christie presided at the forthightly meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge. The secretary was Instructed to inquire from the Loyal Star of the North and the Kakanui Lodges for suitable dates for paying official visits. Bros. Christie. Colville. Kidd, Grenfell, and.Pinder were appointed a committee to make preliminary arrangements for the holding of the Otago district annual meeting in March, 1942. Bros. Scott (Loyal Milton) and Hooper (Loyal Woodville) responded to the visitors’ toast. PERSONAL A tribute to the memory of Mr A. Budge (Herbert), a former member, was paid at the annual meeting of the North Otago Justices of the Peace Association yesterday afternoon, members standing in silence Mr R. Coker, of the Oamaru railway staff, has been transferred to Hampden, Word has been received by Mrs Burns, Oamaru. that her son, Private Eric Burns, who was reported missing after the campaign in Crete, is in good health and in a German prisoner-of-war camp. Mr James Weir, who for many years past has taken a prominent part in the social life of the community, especialiy as a song leader at community sings, has accepted a position as field secretary with the Y.M.C.A . and will leave Oamaru shortly. Among several airmen Who recently had the honour of shaking hands with the Queen was Rodney G. Williams, a son of Mr and Mrs W. R. Williams, of Tav street, Oamaru. With others, he was sitting in the reading room of the Victoria League Club when the Queen, who was patronising a garden party, walked in. A motion of sympathy with P.G. Bro. J. McCaffrey ini the. death of his wife was passed at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge. Visitors to the Town /

New Club Hotel.—Mr C. Cox, Mr A. C. Armitage, Mr R. Inwood, Mr W, G, Crawford, Mr R. Scott, Mr D. M. Turnbull. Mr S. D. Muirhead, Mr A. J. Hav (Dunedin); Mr H. Dawson (Morvon); Mr R. J. • Park. Mr M. T. Franks (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs .1. Collins (Waikaia): Mr C. Hester. Mr IT, H. Barkley. Mr R. B. McCurdy (Wellington); Mr J. McPherson (Tarras); Miss M. Ormiston (Auckland); Mr J. McKone’(Ngapara): Mr and Mrs J. McKenzie (Invercargill).

WAIKOUAITI COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING OF COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Walkouaiti County Council was held yesterday. The chairman (Cr D. McLachlan) presided, others present being Crs W. Lee, A. A. Reid, C. T. McCallum, and A. C. Inglis. The Mayor of Waikouaiti (Mr Andrew Fell) advised that at the last meeting of the Borough Council it had been decided to request the traffic manager. New Zealand Railways, to arrange for the through expresses to stop at Walkouaiti as a convenience for passengers travelling long distances. —It was decided to support the request. The chairman and Crs Lee and McCallum were appointed to approach the manager with Mr Fell as a deputation on the matter. The inspector (Mr F. H. Deraus) reported that the Allan bridge at Merton was in a dangerous state, and he suggested that an application should be made for a Government grant towards the cost of repairs. A dangerous culvert existed on Allan road. —The report was adopted, and it was decided to repair the culvert. Accounts totalling £450 15s 7d were passed for payment. The clerk (Mr P. Gordon) advised that the debit balance stood at £1995 6s lOd. New Camping Ground An application for a licence for a camping ground on the society’s beach property at Warrington was lodged by the secretary of the Warrington Improvement Society (Mr R. Christensen), who stated that tiie society would like to open the camp before the end of the year.—Cr Inglis said that the society had been working on the camp ground for over a year It had erected a shelter shed and had provided a 2000-gallon water tank, fireplaces, and conveniences for campers.— Permission was granted to open the camp. Mr P. J. Collins (Palmerston) wrote complaining about the state of the Mount Trotter road, which he said was corrugated and scoured In parts, and needed gravelling.—lt was decided to repair the road where necessary. A complaint that the footpath in front of his property was covered by weeds was received from Mr James Murray, of Main road. Sawyers’ Bay.—lt was decided to reply that that matter was under consideration. National Savings Cr McCallum was appointed as the Council’s delegate to the National Saving Committee for the Waikouaiti area. —lt was pointed out that Waikouaiti had headed the list for the Dominion last week, on a proportionate basis. The savings for the period amounted to £IOO. ■Jt was decided to make a grant of £2 2s towards the funds of the St. John Ambulance Association. The traffic inspector reported that five warnings of traffic breaches had been issued during the month.