PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24775, 27 November 1941, Page 12

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

NORTH OTAGO SHOW SPECIAL PRIZES • The following are the special prizes awarded at the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Associjtion’s annual show: —

BOWLING 1 MILLS SHIELD TEAMS The following are the teams for the first matches in the Mills Shield competition on Saturday:— Awamoa v. Phoenix, at T’hoenix.— McNickel, Boulton. Findlay. Rusbatch; Hunter, Campbell, A. Robertson, Kennedy; Mulligan, Gcrrie, R. W, Robertson, Jeffery.; J. Richardson Wales, Stichman, Moofe. Awamoa v. Phoenix, at Awamoa.—Henderson, Hay, McCombio, G. Brown; W McDonald, Marsh. Faris, Chappell; Ferguson, Cleverlcy, Grant, W, Richardson; Cooper Clark, Torrance, Oats. Phoenix v. Awamoa. al Phoenix, Donaldson, T. Watson, Foster. T. Crisp: Coiquhoun, Hood. J. H. Grenfell, Mollison, McKenzie, Speid, Tomkins. Brown; Domigan. D, H. Reid. Purcell. E. W. Grenfell.

Sheep. —Messrs Morris, Little, and Son’s: A. Wallis. Silver cups (fiqck ewe hoggets); W. H. Simpson and J. W. Irving. Mr A. H. Chapman's: W. H. Simpson. Mr C. H. Smith’s: J. W. Irving. Mr A. H. Copland's estate: D. Clark. New Zealand Refrigerating Company’s estate: D. Clark. Canterbury Frozen Meat Company’s; C. J. Cowan 1. estate D. Clark 2. G. Stevenson 3. Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company’s: C. J. Cowan. Pigs.—Otago and Southland District Pig Council’s: G. Masters and Sons. North Otago Bacon Factory’s; G. Masters and Sons.

Phcenix v. Awamoa, at Awamoa. —Brennan. Chase, D. Marshall. Buist; Moyle, Mclnnes. Humphries, J. Crisp: Jack Reid, Tinnock Jamieson. Calder: J. Grant. Meek, Forbes. Slater, Phoenix v. Hampden, at Maheno.—-Evans. Fowler, Hinton, Thomson: Marsden. A. Watson. Bedford. Adams. Phoenix v. Maheno, at Maheno.—F. Grant, Williams, Corson. Joe Reid; Taylor. Hurst, Watts. Campbell. Maheno v. Phoenix.—P. Reid, H. S. Clarke, Livingstone. Saville; McLennan, A. H. Watson. C. M. Clark. N/ J. Caldwell. „ .

Sheep Dog Trials. —Mr N. C. Gilchrist’s silver cup: R. Fortune. Mr C. H. Smith’s silver cup: R. Fortune. Mr W. Macdonald’s: R. Fortune 1. R. Gibson 2. Mr C. Don’s: C. H. Smith. Mr H. Burton’s: J. Simpson.

Cattle. —Mr D. Malcolm’s: R. F. Buzan. Oamaru Stock Agents and Woolbrokers’ Association’s; Gillies Bros. Otago Daily Times’s: Gillies Bros. Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company’s: Portis_Bros. Mr J. J. Stott's silver cup: Estate R.'Dick, Otago branch of the New Zealand Friesian Association (two specials): Estate R. Dick. Messrs Stringer and Co.’s. Estate R. Dick. Messrs J. Craig and Co.’s: Estate R.-Dick, Horses. —Miss M. OrbeH's “ Waitawa ” Cup: Trotter and Macaulay. Mr S. Gillies’s: Miss P. Guinness. Messrs R. Brown and Co.’s: A. Aitchison. New Zealand VVarehousemen’s Association’s: Mrs M. B. Savill. Oamaru Stock Agents and Woolbrokers’ Association's: W. M. Scott. Oamaru Mail Company’s: W. M. Scott. Silver Challenge Cup: C. H. Williamson. Messrs Hallcnstein Bros.’: C. H. Williamson. Messrs Milligan and Bond’s; June Gardiner. Mr C. J. Cowan’s: John Richards 1. R. Kingan 2. Mr S. Gillies’s: Mary Aubrey 1. Pat Curtis 2.

Plav commences at 1.45 p.iVi. on the town greens, and at 2 p.m. at Maheno. Sidey Cup

In the first match of the Sidev Cup competition’ on Tuesday night, Phoenix beat Meadowbank by 153 points to 132. Results (Phoenix skips first): —Campbell. 16. Blacklock 13: Thomson 31. Martin 11: Slater 24, Taylor 17: Joe Reid 16, A. Robertson 21: Buist 13, Atkinson 16; J. Crisp 19. Kean 18; Mollison 16. Smith 26; Adams 18. Mitchell 10. WOMEN’S BOWLING Match Against Dunedin

A match was played yesterday afternoon between a team from the local women’s clubs and the Dunedin Women’s Bowling Centre, the visitors winning by 196 points to 138. Results (local names first):—Phcenix: Mrs Ashton 19, Mrs O'Connell 12; Mrs Reid 20. Mrs Kane 18; Mrs McLean 23, Mrs Adess 22. Meadowbank; Mrs Blacklock 16. Mrs Wallace 23: Mrs Robertson 12, Mrs Stubbs 17; Mrs Nimmo 14.. Mrs Ansel! 24. Awamoa: Mrs Kennedy. 12. Mrs Abbott 17; Mrs Rusbatch 14, Mrs McAllan 25; Mrs Stringer 8. Mrs Braithwaite 33. The visitors were entertained at luncheon at the Queen’s Hotel and at afternoon tea at the Phcenix Club pavilion.

Competitions.— Silver cup: Mist; M. Orbell. Mr N. C. Gilchrist’s: Miss M. Orbell 1, Mrs M. B. Savill 2. Major Orbell's: Miss P. Orbell 1, Trotter and Macaulay 2. Mr John Mee’s; Miss P. Orbell. Mr H. E. Wedde’s: Miss M. Orbell Mr H. J. Andrew’s: Miss P. Orbell. M; E. S. Brewster's: Miss M. Orbell. Draught Horses.—Mr N. C. Gilchrist’s silver cup: C. T. McCallum. Mr D. Cant’s cup; C. T. McCallum. Mr S. P. Taylor's. Brown Bros. Clydesdale Horse Society’s; G. P. Johnston.. Oamaru Stock Agents and Woolbrokers’ Association’s: C. T. MeCallum. Estate W. G. Grave’s: C. T. McCallum. Mr W. A. Dimick’s: P. W Shaddock. Mr A. Mclnnes's: H. Anderson. Messrs J. Rattray and Son’s; T. G. Reid. Messrs Doneghy and Co.’s: Brown Bros.

Produce. —Messrs W. J. Wylie and Co.’s; Miss E. M. McDonald. Messrs J. Bulleid and Co.’s: Mrs G. Simpson. D.l.C.’s: Miss E. M. McDonald. Bread. —Mr G. Simpson’s; Mrs H. Harvey. Messrs McCallum and Co.’s: Mrs H. Harvey. Messrs Ireland and Co.’s (two specials): Miss M. A.. McDonald. Mr J. Cagney’s; Mrs J. W. Dalgleish. Mr N. C. Gilchrist’s (two specials): Mrs H. Harvey. Honey.— National Beekeepers’ Association’s; R. H. Ward. Knitting and Fancy work.—Silver cup. Mrs J. E. Hill.

Children’s Classes.—Messrs Woolworth’s, Ltd.: Hilary Wallace.

NORTH OTAGO SPORTS

NEWS OF THE WEEK Bright Batting—The batting throughout the Waitaki-Oamaru A match, which was concluded last Saturday, was full of merit, no fewer than 795 runs being scored in the three innings over the two Saturday afternoons. Waitaki started well with 229, including a century by Wilson, and with two men absent, Oamaru replied with 286 runs. 'Purvey took his first day’s total to 77, his knock including 13 boundaries, and Robertson added IB runs before he was caught out at 131. His was a particularly meritorious display, in which he timed his shots well, and hit 19 boundaries. Campbell also batted well to carry his bat for 58. He hit three sixes off one over, as well as eight fours. Wilson had the best bowling average for the schoolboys, and D. Hall also secured three wickets. In the second innings the Waitakians--again batted well to compile 280 runs. The batsmen all got runs, and Wilson again struck form to score 62 runs, when he lost his wicket through being run out. Simpson also made a valuable contribution of 50. and there were several scores over 20. Robertson was the mainstay of the Oamaru attack, sending down 18 overs to take six wickets for 77 runs. Five-point Win—St. Kevin’s small first innings score against Union gave Union a chance for a five-point win, which was accepted. The collegians went much better in the second strike, and scored 170 runs —one more than Union’s first innings effort—the top-scorer being Bonisch. who knocked up 58 not out. He started with a six and four, and though he hit out for seven other boundaries, he had to he content with a number of singles towards the end. Only three others reached double figures—Hamilton (29). O’Brien (19), and Harper (13). Doig skittled the early wickets to finish with 5 for 37, and Borrows, who sent down 17 overs, finished off the tail-enders witn 4 for 53. Union had no trouble in securing the required runs, making 73 runs for the loss of five v/ickets. Doig. who knocked up 75 in the first innings, was lop-scorer with 23 not out. Harper and O’Roillv shared the wickets. Albion Beat Oamaru B.—With a margin of 55 on the first innings, Albion defeated Oamaru B. Albion went well m the second innings to compile 273. The veteran Tom Jacobs just missed his century by a single run. Jacobs played sound cricket, and did not give a chance throughout his strike, being especially torceiul with his off drives. When he took his stand to score the one run wanted for a centurv the players off the field rose to their feet in readiness to ’Rive him an ovation, but. unfortunately, he went out to an easy ball from Blackburn. Taylor (39 not out) and S. Sutherland (30 not out) also made material contributions to the total. Oamaru B played out time for 172 runs for eight wickets. Blackburn (59) and Henderson (5) being toP“ scorers - Geddes and Firth shared the wickets. Amateur Athletics.—The progress made in discus throwing for women in the course of the last three seasons is particularly worthy of notice. In 1939 the Otago championship was won at 58ft an. but since then Miss A. Craig (North Otago lias thrown 97ft and has broken the New Zealand record. Good performances have also been given by Miss H. Race (Kaitangata). 94ft 6in, and Miss A. Nimmo (North Otago). 89ft llin. 'This season a new star in this event has appeared in Miss R. Emslie (Ex-girls' Club, Dunedin j. who recently threw -85 ft 9in at an evening meeting. Miss Nimmo was responsible for a throw of over 80 feet at the first evening meeting held by the North Otago this season, and it is understood that Miss Race is also showing good form Consequently. this event promises to be one oi the most interesting by the time the championship competition is reached. It is very noticeable that, while the club is strong in several junior and womens events, there seems to be a dearth Ox members who are prepared to spend me necessary time, patience, and concentration in mastering the technique of javelin throwing. This is an interesting event which does not require great physical strength, speed and muscular co-ordina-tion being the chief essentials, and when performed correctly it is probably one oi the most spectacular of throwing events Army Rugby Trials.—Private Rex. Brown, a member of the Athletic Senior football team, bas been selected to play in the Army Rugby trials in Egypt. Lawn Tennis.—The new grass courts m the Gardens \yere voted an outstanding success by the players on the opening day of the competition, and much improvement was noticed in the playing conditions with the change from asphalt to grass, although some had to modify their game somewhat owing to the different surface, and sometimes were left scooping for a ball that did not bound as much as was customary on the hard courts. A high wind was also a disconcerting factor. Waimate had a decisive win over Oamaru, winning by 19 sets to 5. although many of the matches were well contested, Knowles doing well to take six games from Shea. Pukeurl and Wesley had an even contest, the Wesley men winning all their sets, both Singles aiid Doubles, but this was offset by a sinular sweeping series of victories by the Pukeuri ladies. The match was decided in the Mixed Doubles, in which Wesley were successful'in winning three sets to one. Meadowbank proved too strong for Papakaio. losing only three sets McVie, a promising young player, put up a stout fight against McLaughlin, but thr latter carried too many guns. Meadowbank lias had a decided acquisition in Jolly, an ex-Otago player of class. He was not extended in this match, but should show some good tennis when lie meets stronger opposition. The lack of pavilion accommodation is a minor drawback at present, but the association plans, in the meantime, to shift the pavilion at the Columba courts. Phoenix Bowling Club.—Results of club games during the week: Championship Singles—W. Buist 21, J. Brown 8; Slater 17 Hendy 15; Reid 21, Domigan 6; Humphries 18, Bedford 13; E. W. Grenfell 21, Grant 16. Championship Pairs—F. Grant and Thomson 25, Colquhoun and McKenzie 11. Handicap Singles, Hurst 37. Brady Angling. —Conditions were unfavourable at the Waitaki for the last week-end. The river was in flood and consequently muddy and no fish of any size weic cauaht The Kakanui. however, was in better condition for fishing, and Messrs K and J. Martvn were rewarded with a basket of eight fish of an average weight of lib. The Ohau River also made up for poor conditions in’ the Waitaki, and a party of anglers secured good baskets, the fish weighing from about 51b to 91b.

RED CROSS SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING . Mrs A. Smith Morton (president) was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Sub-centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society, held recently. Final arrangements for the street day appeal. to be held on November 23. were made. It was decided to close the Red Cross rooms about December 5, till the end of January. The society acknowledged receipt of the following articles;— 18 pairs socks, 4 balaclavas, 4 scarves. 1 bundle girdles, 58 hospital towels, 34 hospital face-cloths, 1 pair mitts. 4 pullovers. Two hundred skeins of wool had been given out Gifts were also acknowledged from the following;—Ardgowan Red Cross. Otekaike Special' School, North End Red Cross, Technical School Girls, Ngapara Red Cross, Columba Guild, Church of Christ Women’s Auxiliary, Tokarahi. Mesdames Williams, Greenfield, Uttley, Calder, T Wright, Miss Dunn, Mr Benson. Over 1000 articles of clothing, quilts and blankets had also been packed. An examination in hygiene and sanitation was held recently. The classes were well attended throughout the year, and all pupils had been interested in thenwork. The society was indebted to the doctors and trained nurses who had willingly assisted the work of the aids, to Miss J. B, Wilson for the loan of a classroom for examinations, aand to Mr Ferguson for making and nailing up cases of clothing. The total mileage covered by the Roo Cross Transport Unit during the month was 232 miles, which included eighteen trips to and from the hospital with returned soldiers for treatment, three trips to Airedale, and one to Ngapara.

BOYS FOR FARMS AVAILABLE FROM DECEMBER 12 Boys from the Waitaki Boys’ High School and St, Kevin’s College, from 15 to 18 years of age. are available from December 12 for all classes of farm work, including working in shearing sheds, wool stores, turnip thinning, sheep farms, milking, and general farm work, with some of the smaller boys willing to assist in housework as house boys. Farmers who can give employment to these boys should (communicate with the placement officer, Mr P. L. Brown, Oamaru.

WOMEN’S PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE

SILVER THIMBLE FUND A motion of sympathy with the Mayoress- (Miss Betty Kirkness) in her illness v.’as passed at the meeting of the Women's Patriotic Committee, and in her absence Miss J. B. Wilson took the chair. It was reported that £l4 15s Id had been raised on the opening day of tire Log Cabin, and a further £8 Os 2d was realised by the Lawn Tennis Association’s effort on the following Friday. It was decided that the Log Cabin would not bo open on November 28, owing to the Red Cross street day appeal, nor on December 5, the date of the visit to Oamaru of the Governor-General, Sir Cyril Newall.

The question of staffing the Log Cabin to receive articles for the silver thimble appeal was discussed, and it was decided that the Log Cabin should be open on December 9 for this purpose, with Mesdamcs N. Meiklc and Dowthwaitc as conveners. It was mentioned that the object of the fund was to obtain silver thimbles and other articles of silver and gold which people would be willing to give for the benefit of the patriotic funds, Mrs Woodgate. reporting for the Wool Committee, said that since the last meeting 91 scarves and 192 balaclavas had been packed and sent to Dunedin, making a total of 907 garments since August. One hundred and eighty pounds of wool (two, months’ quotal had been received from Dunedin to be knitted into scarves, balaclavas and pullovers, and an appeal was made to any knitters not on the list to come forward and help, especially the townswomen who were not affected by seasonal work. A quantity of articles for hussifs was received from collections made bv the Waitaki Girls’ High School North School. South School and St. Joseph’s School. It was decided to entertain the next-cf-kin of soldiers, naval men, airmen and nurses serving overseas at an afternoon in the Gardens on December 16. A short programme and afternoon tea would be provided. The function should give an opportunity for the relatives of those serving overseas to meet one another.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

IN AND ABOUT TOWN Judgment bv default was given for the plaintiffs in the following undefended civil claims heard before Mr H. W. Bundle. S.M., at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court yesterday mbrning:—H. H. Domigan v. Flora M, Burke. £1 17s fid and costs (£1); Hallenstein Bros., Ltd., v. J. Co::, £.3 9s 3d and costs (£1 9s fid): H. Grenfell v. H. Newall. £3 2s 4d and costs (£1 17s fid); North Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association. Ltd., v. A. Dobson. £l4 and costs (£3 19s): Stringer and Co Ltd. v. Robert J, Palmer, £2 19s 2d and costs (£1 19s fid): James Craig and Co,. Ltd., v. W. J. Galbraith, £4 13s id and costs (£1 Is fid). Counsel Congratulated.—When a defended civil claim, arising out of a dispute concerning a building contract, was called at the Oamaru Magistrate's Court, Mr H. W Bundle. S.M.. intimated that the case was one in which a settlement might well be arrived at between the parties. He. therefore, adjourned the court to enable counsel engaged in the case to consult their clients. When the claim again came before the court, counsel stated that a settlement had been reached, and the case was struck out. Mr Bundle congratulated counsel engaged in the matter, and said that a private settlement was preferable to placing the responsibility on lh Th C e° U Prime Minister. —When the Prime Minister (Mr Fraser) and Mrs Fraser, and the Minister of Defence (Mr Jones) passed through Oamaru they were met bv the Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirkness) and Oamaru Harbour Board and Labour Party officials. On his return from Dunedin the Prime Minister will visit the Centennial Buildings in Oamaru. Red Cross Appeal.—The Oamaru branch of the Red Cross Society will hold a street day appeal to-morrow, the proceeds to be devoted to the society s war effort. The public is fully aware of the excellent work being done by the Red Cross Society, and good support to the appeal is assured. Organ Recital.—The following was Mr L H. Goddard’s selection for his weekly organ recital in the Hall of Memories. Waitaki Boys' High School, on Wednesday:—Herbert Howell’s Psalm, Prelude No, 3 of the fourth verse of Psalm xxiii:

“ Holly’s Lullaby,” from Sonata in B flat (A. R. Belhouse); and Minuet from Symphony In E flat (Mozart). Mr JL. South also contributed an item on the violin, “ Bois Epais ” (Lully). Presentations.—Mr T. L. Roberts has presented to the North Otago Early Settlers’ Association a print of the Rev. A. B, Todd, who was minister of St Paul’s Church for many years, and an autographed photograph of Captain W. Cargill, the first Superintendent of Otago The Great Fire.—A photograph of great interest to old residents of Oamaru is on the wall of the North Otago Early Settlers’ rooms in the Centennial 'Hall; This photograph, which was presented by Mr James Wansbrough, is of the great fire in Oamaru in 1875. which destroyed much property. Holidays.—To remove any misunderstanding about the return furnished by the secretary (Mr C. F. Jones) to the Waitaki Electric Power Board on Monday morning concerning holidays for employees, it should be stated that the return was made in reply to an inquiry by a board member. The return showed that nine statutory holidays and 10 'days’ annual leave were granted, to which board members added 52 Saturdays and 52 Sundays to make a total of 123 days in the year. It was pointed out that although "employees did not work on Saturday mornings, the number of hours for the five-day week was the same as previously.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES / PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —November 27; 10.30 a.m. and ■ 10.54 p.m. Coastal Movements The Wainui is due on Monday. December 1, to load for Wellington. Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipiata is expected about Saturday, December 6, to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipahi is due on Friday to load for Wellington, w Nel sop. and New Plymouth, via ports.

AMUSEMENTS Majestic Theatre. —“ The Trial oi Mary Dugan ” is a mystery story, and boasts of a fine M-G-M cast, featuring Robert Young. Laraine Day. Frieda Inescourt, and John Litel. Opera House.—" West Point Widow, ’ with Ann Shirley and Richard Carlson, together with “ They Drive By, Night.” with Emlyn Williams, are the two attractions for to-night.

PERSONAL Mr E. W. Bain has received word that he has passed the final in the pharmaceutical examinations. Mrs R. A. McDowell left Oamaru to-day to attend the annual conference of the British-American Co-operation Movement as the delegate from the Oamaru branch. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotels —Mr R. N. Hood, Mr E. Amos, Mr D. McDougald, Mr S. D. Muirhead. Miss J. Runcimann, Mr W. Spong, Mr F. Piper, Mr J. A. -Cant, Mr J. A. Paterson, Mr P. H. Stevenson (Dunedin), Miss C. Hooper, Mr C. Plimmer, Mr W. Hassell (Wellington), Mr D. Kain (Longslip), Mr and Mrs D. McKenzie (Invercargill). Queen’s Hotel.—Mr Holden Mirams, Mr Williamson, Mr J. F. Thew. Mr H. W. Bundle, Mr H. F. Smith, Mr and Mrs K. T, Ramlay, Mr J. O’Brien, Mr Clements, Mr Dawson. Mr Bremncr, Mr Cox (Dunedin). Mr F. Robinson (Timaru). Mr S. King (Christchurch).

DANGER TO TOWNSHIP

RIVER EROSION AT KUROW BRIDGE THREATENED (Special) WAIMATE, Nov. 26. According to a statement by Mr A. N. Hayes at a meeting of the Waimate County Council, the erosion by the Waitaki River between the Waitaki dam and the Hakataramea bridge is causing alarm to residents in the vicinity, and the threat to the township of Kurow is no light matter. " The bridge over the river between Hakataramea and Kurow is of great value to the Hakataramea Riding and the northern end of the Waihao Riding, and something will have to be done to safeguard it,” Mr Hayes said. The work being done by the county engineer (Mr W. P. Black) with the money available had been beneficial, he added, but the willows in the river between the bridge and the Hydro were now a jungle. Tire Waimate County as the controlling authority had done what it could. There was only a shingle bank between the river and Kurow. Mr Hayes added that maintenance was assessed on the basis of 15 per cent, by the Waitaki County and 75 per cent, by the Main Highways Board. It was nofa fair that the Waimate County should be loaded with the responsibility. Tire county engineer (Mr Black) said the river was in a very dangerous position, and it was trying to cut a channel to turn against the Kurow bank. Thousands of pounds must have been spent by the Railways Department to keep the bridge connecting Kurow and Hakataramea The Highways Board had made a grant of £4OO to protect the bridge, but much more than £4OO would be needed to do the work, ■ Mr W. Lindsay: How much of the £4OO has been spent? , . The engineer said all the money had already been spent in clearing willows. The following resolution was carried:— " That the chairman of the District Highways Council be asked to arrange an inspection bv the main highways engineer (Mr Langbein) of the Waitaki River erosion that is taking place between Hakataramea and Kurow and the Waitaki dam.”

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

TO-NIGHT’S HANDICAPS The following are the handicaps for the evening meeting to-night, to begin at 6.15: Meni Seniors—loo Yards: Race J—G. Baton, R Ingles scr, E. Mitchell Iyd, V. Bam 2, N. Whitburn, F. Arscott 4, T. Croft 5. W. Barsdell 7; Race 2—B. Newton, B. Robertson. I. Findlay, G. Roney. D. McGregor 4yds. R. McKonc 5, E. Sherwin. N. Devon 6" Long Jump: E. Mitchell scr. Ingles, R. Paton 9in, V. Bain. I. Findlay Ift N Whitburn, D. McGregor Ift 3in, R. McKone Ift 43in. F. Arscott, B. Robertson. G. Roney, T. Croft 2ft, W. Barsdell, B. Newton, E. Sherwin 2ft Sin. Juniors.—loo Yards: Race I—l. Gardmer, J McKone Iscr. C. Melton 4yds. S. Peat 6 B. Watson 8, E. Sutton. A. Handiside 10; Race 2—A. Drabble Iyd, K. O’Connor 4 I Melton, J. McCombie 5, J. Falloon, A Currie 9. S. Holland. B. Bartlett 12. Discus; I. Gardine-, K. O’Connor scr. S. Holland 30ft. J. McKone 32, C. Melton, J. McCombie. A. Drabble 35, S. Peal, B. Watson 38, A. Currie. B. Bartlett 50. J. Falloon. E. Sutton, A. Handiside 55. Boys Under 14.—75 Yards: Race I—H. Rowell scr X. Todd, P. Cagney 2yds. B. Goodall 4, I, Logan, G. Reid, R. Ball 5: Race 2 L. Tempero scr, G. Riley. E. Woods Iyd, D Falloon, A. Burgess. R. Sutton 3, B. Bartlett 7; Race 3—R. Tonkin. J. Hicks scr, M. Ward Iyd, A. Meikle 6, T. Ball, I. Andrew, G. Henderson 8, R. Nightingale 10. Boys Under 12.—75 Yards: Race I—C. Irvine scr, B. Dooley Iyd. K. Walsh. R. Heatley 3, D. Boyd. Cook. Tully 4, F. Kippenberger, B. Rodgers 10: Race 2—D. Turvey scr, J. Widdowson Iyd, D. Smith, O. Rodgers, R. McCabe 2, A. McNaught 6. G. McDonald 7; Race 3—C. Stevenson scr. L. Johnson, V. Smith") L. Ross 3yds, I. Robertson 4, .R. Elder 6, C. Milnes 8, G. Walker 9. Girls Seniors.—Race I—D. Stock scr. A. Nimmo Iyd. D. Butcher 2, A. McDougall, L. Ericson 4. P. Logan 8, N. Nimmo 10. Race 2: E. McKone scr. V. Burgess, M. Dodds 4vds. F. Sim, F. McKenzie, V. Murray, D, Smith 8. Race 3; D. Adams scr, Z. Horton 2yds, B. Cleveland 3, J. Andrew. M. Robertson 4, J. Prentice 5. B. Stringer 7, P. Hamill 9, N. Dixon 10. Discus: A. Nimmo scr, D. Adams 7ft. I. McNaughton 10. E. McKone 15, M. Dodds, D. Stock, A. McDougall. L. Ericson, J. Andrew 20. F. Sim, D. Smith 25. s Long Jump; ’V. Burgess scr. M. Robertson 6in, D. Butcher 9. B. Stringer Ift 9in, N. Nimmo, P. Hammill, M. Dixon, V. Murray 2ft 9in. P. Logan 3ft. Girls Under 14—S. Allington, L. Burke scr. G. Thorby Iyd, M. Connors 5, D. Clement 7. Javelin: S. Allington scr, M. Connors, L. Burke, G. Thorby sft, D. Clement 15. Girls Under 12.—Race 1: D. Hunter scr, P. Austin 3yds, A. Hammill. A. Hay 4. N. Fraser, N. Dimick 5. Race 2: I. Walker scr, G. Falloon Iyd, E. McCabe, J. Barr 3yds. N. Currie 5, N. Veitch 6. Race 3: A. Meikle scr, A. Stringer, D. Gribben 3yds, J. Austin 4, A. Kippenberger 5.

GARRISON MUNICIPAL BAND DUET COMPETITION On Monday night in the Lyric Hall the Oamaru Garrison Municipal Band held a successful duet competition. Twelve combinations faced the judge (M r P. W. Hargreaves), who congratulated the band and spoke highly of the performances. The following are the results:—A. Nuttall (cornet) and J. Jackman (trombone). "Down the Vale,” 40 points, 1; A. Baxter (cornet) and A. Nuttall (cornet). "A Perfect Day.” 35 points, 2; V/. Burns (cornet) and Miss Betty Burns (cornet), “Down the Vale,” J. Jackman (trombone) and W. Naylor (trombone), “ Silent Prayer,” and W. Austin (bass trombone) and W. Naylor (tenor trombone), “ Excelsior,” 31 points (equal), 3. Also competed:' W. Davis (baritone) and E. Burke (baritone), T. Ovens (cornet) and G Ovens (euphonium), C. Taylor (cornet) and M. Ward (cornet), A. Famiiton (B flat bass) and W. Naylor (trombone), R. Burke (E flat bass) and R. Robertson (E flat bass). A. Familton (E flat bass) and K. Thorby (tenor horn), and J. Barr (cornet) and M. Loper (tenor numbers were also presented by a brass quartet (Bandsmen A. Nuttall. J. Barr, M. Loper and E. Burke), Conductor J. Jackman, and a trombone trio (Bandsmen Jackman. Naylor and The chairman of the band (Mr A. Nuttall) thanked the judge, the accompanist (Miss D. Loper) and the supervisor (Mr J. Hambley). Mr E. D. V atto contributed the prizes.

ENDEAVOUR LODGE, U.A.O.D. There was a good attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Endeavour Lodge U.A.0.D., when it was reported that the Grand Lodge had increased the death benefit from £7O to £BO The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: —A.D., Bro. M. J. L. Thyne, V A Bro. H. Kerr; T., Bro. G. M Gardiner; M.S., Bro. R. N. Smith; LG. Bro. J. Robinson; 0.G., Bro. R. V. Roney, ADB Bros. H. Koppert and J. Gerne; V.A.8.. Bros. G. Harris and R. J. Luxon; M.C. Bro. A. Winslade; G.L.R . Bros., M. T l’ Thyne. J. Gerrie, J. McJennett; C., Bro 'M.J. L. Thyne. The installation of officers will take place on December 3.

WAIKOUAITI Borough Council—The monthly meeting of the Waikouaiti Borough Council was held on Monday, there being present: Crs F. H. Demus, L. Kerr. A. O Halloran, A. Y, Park, C. S. Payne, D, Russell, and R. M. Templeton. The Deputy Mayor (Cr Templeton) presided. A letter was received from the district traffic manager. New Zealand railways, stating that the department was unable to accede to the council’s request that express trains should be allowed to stop at Waikouaiti for the convenience of long-distance passengers The clerk was instructed 1o reply that the council was dissatisfied with the decision of the department, arid to ask that the matter be reconsidered.— Advice was received from the manager of tiic Bank of New Zealand. Palmerston, that the council's application for an advance up to £I2OO for the current year had been approved—Cr Demus reported on the proposal to increase the storage capacity of the main dam by raising the weir four feet, and he submitted a plan of the work together with an estimate of the cost. The council decided to procure 22cwt of steel reinforcing rods and to proceed with the work when all the material was available.—The dog registration fees for 1942 were fixed at the same rates as last year, and the appointment of a registrar was left in the hands of the Works Committee. —It was decided that no meeting of the council be held in December.—The Finance Committee reported that the receipts for the period ended November 24 were £778 9s 3d, and the expenditure £1355 Is 6d. ahd after the accounts for November had been paid, the bank overdraft would be £687 10s lid.—The report was adopted.