UNDERTAKERS PROVINCIAL SECTION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24783, 6 December 1941, Page 12

UNDERTAKERS

PROVINCIAL SECTION

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

VICE-REGAL VISIT SIR CYRIL AND LADY NEWALL ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AN INSPIRING MESSAGE TO SERVICE Although rain threatened In the morning, the weather yesterday held fine on the occasion of the visit of their Excellencies, Sir Cyril Newall and Lady Newall to Oamaru. Their. Excellencies were accompanied by Captain C. J. Holland-Martin •* and Captain H. G. Helmore (aides-de-camp), and. on their arrival they spent a happy hour with the children of the town and country at Takaro Park, followed by a civic'reception - amid the picturesque surroundings' at the Oamaru Public Gardens. Sir Cyril Newall, in reply to the citizens' welcome, struck a happy note of quiet confidence in final victory, and delivered an Inspiring message of service to all to help the War effort. In the afternoon their Excellencies visited the Oamaru Public Hospital and Victoria Home, and attended a garden party in the Public Gardens. ..

of the Dominion, which had been so evident since their arrival in Oamaru. Their special request to visit the sick and the aged had touched the hearts of the people, and might he say to her'Excellency that her charm and her interest in the many activities which to-day attracted and absorbed- the women folk, had won for her a very warm place in the hearts of all the people? They trusted their Excellencies' very short visit to Oamaru would be very pleasurable, and that they would take away with them happy memories of Oamaru. Waitaki County Council

Mr James Rodrrian expressed his pleasure in being associated with the Mayor in. extending a cordial welcome from the residents of the county to their Excellencies. ' He "referred to the services given by Sir Cyril Newall in the early days of the war, and added that the Royal Air Force had been built up to at least the equal of anything in the world to-day.' They were all in the fight up to the hilt until victory was achieved, and he believed. that the day was coming when victory would crown the arms of Britain and her Allies. He hoped their Excellencies would be able to pay a return visit to Oamaru at a later date to see the wheat lands and flocks and herds. Minister of Health The. Minister of Health (Mr A. H. Nordmeyer) said he was pleased to associate himself with the Mayor and chairman

'There was a happy and expectant crowd of children at Takaro Park to greet their Excellencies on their arrival from Christchurch, including pupils of the primary and secondary- schools,, the Boy Scouts under District Commissioner G. A. McGregor, Girl Guides (Miss Gibson), Brownies (Mrs H. J. S.'Grater). St. Paul's Cubs (Miss R. Woodgate), Columba Cubs (Mrs Watson), St. Luke's Cubs (Miss Irwin); St. Thomas's Cubs (Miss O'Connor), and Sea Scouts (Scoutmaster C. J, Sinclair); Among those present representing educational institutions and committees were Messrs Dew; R. G. Wealleans, N. H. Colquhoun, H. C. Jeffery, H. Heward, S. Symon, and W. E. Judkins. . .' , The Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirkness) extended a. welcome to their Excellencies on.behalf of the children, and said that their visit to Oamaru would foster the children's interest in. the "British Empire,, and inspire them to carry on its glorious traditions. In the Governor-General, he said, the children might see'a representative of King George, and the things that the British Empire stood for. ■'■: > The Governor-General' spoke of his own and Lady Newall's interest in children. The children of Oamaru, he said, Had plenty of everything, but they should try to realise that in England there were children who were denied the things that were considered* necessities in New Zealand. His Excellency's message to the children of Oamaru was that they should be honest, truthful, obedient, helpful to their parents, and above all that they should keep their word of honour. In conclusion Sir Cyril wished all the children a merry Christmas, and granted them a holiday on the occasion of his visit., The Mayor called for three cheers for their Excellencies, and this was enthusiastically answered by the children. Sir Cyril and Lady Newall then walked round among the girls and boys, showing a keen interest in the different organisations. CIVIC RECEPTION ' i Enthusiastic Crowd at Gardens . The Guard of Honour at the Gardens was from the Oamaru Company of the National Military Reserve, under Lieutenant J. T. Kibblewhite, and the National Anthem was played by the Oamaru Garrison Municipal -Band.. At the reception were the Mayor arid Mayoress (Mr J. C. Kirkness and Miss Betty Kirkness), Mr James Rodman (chairman of the Waitaki County Council), and Mrs Rodman; the Minister of Health (Mr A. H. Nordmeyer) and Mrs Nordmeyer; Mr D. G. Kidd (M.P. for Waitaki); Mr W. A. Murcott (Mayor of Hampden); ■ Mr J. Branthwaite' (town clerk) and Mrs Branthwaite: Mr R>, K v Gardiner: (county, clerk) and Mrs Gardiner; Mr Rl ?K.lreland (chairman of the Oamaru Harbour Board) and Mrs Ireland; Mr James McDlarmid (chairman of the Waitaki Electric Power Board) and Mrs E. McDiarmid; the Rev. Dr T. Paterson (Oamaru Ministers' Association) and Mrs Paterson, the Rev. Brb. McCarthy (St Kevin's College); Major H. S. Orbell (chairman of the Waitaki High School Board of Governors); Mr Frank 1 Milner (Waitaki Boys' High School); Miss J- B. Wilson (Waitaki Girls' High School); Major M. H. R Jones (National Military Reserve); , Lieutenant-colonel J., F. Tonkin (Home Guard); Lieutenant W. B. Spence (Territorials); and borough and county councillors and their wives. On her arrival at the dais, Lady. Newall was presented by the Mayoress with a bouquet of roses. Address of Welcome The address of welcome handed by the Mayor to his Excellency read as follows: —"We, the people of Oamaru and North Otago, have pleasure in extending to you a loyal welcome: on this your first visit to our town and district. We appreciate the compliment paid us by your presence here to-day in your vice-regal capacity. We are proud to welcome you, sir, as one who in the early momentous days of this war contributed so much by your distinguished service to the cause of our great Empire. In asking- acceptance of this our sincere welcome, we take the opportunity of expressing to you our deep and affectionate attachment to his Majesty the King and the Mother Country.'' ■■■-* ■•■<-• -•- . ■ ■■'•> His Excellency's reply, handed to the Mayor, was as follows:—"Her Excellency arid I are most grateful to you and to the people of Oamaru and North Otagp for your welcome to us. I thank you for your kind reference to my own service with the Royal Air Force. It is indeed a privilege to have served with those gallant men from all parts of the Empire, to whom we owe. so' much. As his Majesty's representative, I deeply appreciate your expression of affectionate loyalty to the King : and Queen. The example of courage and devotion which their Majesties are setting is an inspiration to the whole Empire. The storms of war have only served to strengthen the bonds which unite this Dominion with the Mother Country. The strength of those bonds justifies our confidence that we will triumph over the evil, things against which we are fighting. The Mayor's Address Acknowledging his Excellency's acceptance of the formal address of welcome, the Mayor said their Excellencies did not require any assurance of their love, loyalty, and devotion to their King and Queen, who had won the hearts of every true-born Britisher. He congratulated Sir Cyril and Lady Newall on following their Majesties' example by meeting the people and Inspiring them to, keep alive that truly British spirit which did not know defeat. They regretted that their Excellencies had arrived in the Dominion at a time when the shadow of the swastika hung over Europe, and the clouds of war had rolled up, on- their own horizon, but they trusted that before they left these shores that shadow would have vanished forever. To-day the tide of battle surged in Russia and in the Libyan Desert, and they were deeply concerned because there, with their brothers in arms," the cream' of New Zealand's manhood was shedding its life blood in the cause of. freedom. They prayed for the success of their arms and of their Allies, and extended sympathy to all who anxiously awaited news of loved ones. They mourned, too, the loss of the proud ship, H.M.A.S. Sydney. Mr Kirkness said that they rejoiced in their Excellencies' interest in the youth

of the Waitaki County Council in the welcome extended, and. said he need not assure their Excellencies that the people of North Otago were second to none in New Zealand in their loyalty to the throne and affection to the GovernorGeneral as his Majesty's representative in New Zealand. They were passing through dark days, and for the last few days the news had not been particularly heartening. They were not days for shallow optimism or easy complacency, but there was justification for a spirit of quiet and cool confidence —a confidence based on faith that right would triumph. A Message of Service The Governor-General, returning thanks on behalf of Lady Newall and himself for the warm welcome, referred to their residence In the South Island, and said they liked the South Island and the people of the South Island very much indeed. It had been a privilege to see the young people of North were a firstclass lot, cheerful, clean, and fit, and they had thoroughly enjoyed talking to them. They had many places to visit, but if it was possible they would come again, to Oamaru and stay longer and see the wheatfields, flocks, and herds. x , They were living in momentous times, Sir Cyril said. They were.going to win "this shooting match," but it was going to take time. They would have their ups and downs, with good news and. bad news, but they were going to beat the evil force, that was ; threatening Christianity. Their thoughts were with those gallant men fighting for them in Egypt, on.: the high seas, and in the air. i The courage and devotion-of New Zealanders were adding fresh glory to the name of Anzac. Their courage had thrilled the world, and ajl should be very proud of what they were doing. Everyone should do his utmost to. prove worthy of those who were risking everything for them. Their individual efforts were not enough to achieve this ideal, and it was only by co-ordination and co-operation that they could hope to do their full share. If anyone allowed personal ambition to weigh with him, he would not be doing, his duty. They should all examine their own consciences and see that they left nothing undone that was possible to do.' The advantages they enjoyed were an inestimable gift, and if they Were to pass on this glorious heritage intact to their children, they would have to give service in return. Some of them might be called on to make sacrifices, and they should do so willingly and without counting thp cost. . They were fighting that they might live, and that freedom should not perish from the earth, and for a peace founded on Justice—a peace that would endure for ever. .Luncheon at Queen's Hotel t.

After the civic reception, luncheon was held at the Queen's Hotel, at which the Mayor presided and gave the loyal toast of "The King." The Rev. Dr T. Patersori said grace, and Mr Frank Milner gave an appropriate after-dinner address, to which the Governor-General replied. Sir Cyril Newall stressed the value of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements, and spoke of the need for leaders to inspire the children with faith in their, country and Empire. ••,';■■ Garden Party

After their Excellencies had visited the Oamaru Public Hospital, where they were met by the medical superintendent (Dr R. Bevan Brown), the matron (Miss Jones) and medical and nursing staffs, and the Victoria Home, where *they chatted informally with the inmates, they arrived at the Gardens about 4 o'clock, where the Mayor presented representatives of every public body and organisation, including members of the North Otago Early Settlers' Association. The beautiful surroundings of the Oamaru Gardens made a fitting background for this ceremony, and after the presentations, afternoon tea was dispensed, during which their Excellencies strolled about and conversed with those present. Their, Excellencies returned to Christchurch by car last night.

BOWLING ■ . ; . ■■■■; J .;•.. SIDEY CUP AWAMOA BEATS PHCENIX The Sidey Cup match, played on Thursday night between Awamoa and Phoenix, resulted in a win for Awamoa by 146 points to 143. Results, Awamoa names first:—Kennedy 13, Thomson 29; Tisdall 21, Corson 10; Oats 17, Mollison 15; Jeffery 24, Calder 13; Campbell 19, J. Grenfell 16; Rusbatch 15, Campbell 18; Richardson 20, Brown 18; Christie 17, Buist 24. The following have been selected to represent • Meadowbank in the Sidey Cup match against Awamoa, at Meadowbank, on Tuesday, at 6 p.m.:—Newlands, Andrew, Patterson, Martin; Morris, Rushton, Denholm, . Blacklock; Kelchin, Hooper, Marshall, Atkinson; Blacklock, jun., Howden, Doran, Smith; Hartley, Mushet, Thomson, Mitchell; Crisp, Howell, Nimmo, Taylor; Fogarty, Millar, Robertson, Hart; Hedges, Middlemass, Wilson, Keen.

AMUSEMENTS OPERA HOUSE " Return of Frank James."—" Jesse James was shot in the back. That's murder, and somebody's going to payor my name is not Frank James!" The speaker, of course, is identified in the words of the title. And it is with this thought that "The Return of Frank James," new Twentieth Century picture, will be shown at the Opera House tor night Filmed in technicolor, the production is the climax to the daring exploits of the world's most famous outlaws, and the picture is said to be even more stirring and exciting than the first chapter of their chronicle, the unforgettable " Jesse James." .„■.', "Hit the Road."—The Dead End Kids, famous for their work on stage and screen, are starred with Gladys George, Barton Mac Lane. and the Little Tough Guys in Universal's "Hit the Road," also to be shown to-night. Each of the boys—Billy Halop, Hunt Hall, Bernard Punsley, and Gabriel Dell—appeared In the Broadway presentation of Sidney Kingsley's "Dead End," a play which aroused nation-wide comment when it was first offered in New York. Since then the boys, individually and collectively, have appeared in a number of screen plays. Gladys George and Barton Mac Lane will be seen in the leading adult characterisations. Evelyn Ankers, Charles Lang, Shemp Howard, and little Bobs Watson have prominent roles.

WELCOME RAIN COASTAL DISTRICTS BENEFIT DRY CONDITIONS INLAND Changeable weather has been experienced in North Otago this week. Coastal districts received a welcome rain on Thursday, but districts further inland are showing the effects of an exceptionally dry season. • Wheat.—There is little business passing in old season's wheat, although there is a small demand for fowl wheat. The new season's crops are looking well, and the rain experienced during the week will be beneficial to them. The crops further Inland, however, are badly in need of rain and large yields cannot- be expected. There is a noticeable increase in the area of Cross 7 this season.

: Chaff .—There has been no change in values and very little is offering. The demand at this time of the year is small. Oats.—There is no business passing in the oat market in North Otago, and stocks of white oats are practically exhausted.

Potatoes.—Supplies of old potatoes are impossible to procure, an"d plentiful quantities of new potatoes are coming on to the market.

Seeds.—During the past week business has been somewhat quieter, with a limited amount of export taking place, mainly in white' clover. The inquiry for cowgrass has died down. A fairly large area has been shut up for seed, but it is not anticipated that the yields will be large. The inquiry for rape and turnip seeds has been disappointing.'.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS RESULTS OF EVENING MEETING The following are the results of the North Otago Amateur Athletic Association's evening meeting last Thursday:— , - Men • Seniors.—loo Yards—Race 1: E. Mitchell (scr) 1, V. Bain (2yds) 2, 8.. Paton (scr) 3; time,-10 4-ssec. Race 2: D. McGregor (4yds) 1. G. Roney (4) 2. N. Devon (6) 3; time, 10 3-ssec. Relay: E. Mitchell, R. Ingles, F. Arscott, N. Whitburn. Shot Putt: A. R. Paton (scr) l; D. McGregor (2ft 6in). 2, R. Ingles (Ift 61n) 3; distance, 30ft lOih. B—R. Robertson (9in) 1, W. Barsdell (3ft) 2, E. Mitchell (scr) 3; distance, 34ft 2Jin. Juniors.—loo Yards—Race 1: S. Peat (syds) 1, J. McKone (scr) 2, E. Sutton (9yds) 3; time, Usee. Race. 2: S. Whyte (4yds) 1, J. McCombie (4) 2, I. Melton (6) 3; time, 10 4-ssec. Relay: J. McKone, I. Gardiner, Al Drabble, S. Peat. Long Jump: A. Handiside (3ft) • 1, S. Whyte (scr) 2, S. Peat (Ift) 3; distance, 17ft 4in. Shot Putt: I. Gardiner (scr) 1, J. McKone (4ft 6in) 2, J. McCombie (4ft 6in) 3; distance, 37ft sJln. ':' 'Boys ' ','M'''

Under 14—Race 1: B. Goodall (3yds) 1, H. Rowell (scr) 2, P. Cagney (2) 3. Race 2: R. Sutton (3yds) 1, L. Tempero (scr) 2, G. Riley (lyd) 3. Race 3: R. Nightingale (10yds) 1, G. Henderson (9) 2, I. Andrew. (9) 3. Race 4: M. Ward (lyd) 1, J. Hicks (1) 2, R. Tonkin (scr) 3. Discus: H. Rowell-;- (scr) 1, G. Henderson (10ft) 2, R. Sutton (14) 3: distance, 67ft 4in. Javelin: L.; Tempero (10ft) 1, B. Bartlett (14) 2.58. Nightingale (20) 3; distance. 88ft sin.

Under 12.—Race 1: I. Green (4yds) 1. P. Smillie (3) 2, R. Tully (scr) 3. Race 2:' C. Cook (syds) 1. C. Irvine (scr) 2, J. Widdowson (lyd) 3. Race 3: G. McDonald (Byds) 1, R. McCabe (1) 2, A. McNaught (7) 3. Race 4: L. Ross (2yds) 1. R. Elder (6) 2, V. Smith (3) 3. Race 5: D. Turvey (scr) 1, G. Wilson (scr) 2. M. Johnston (scr) 3. Women Seniors.—Race 1: E. McKone (scr) 1, D. Stock (scr) 2, A. McDougall (3yds) 3. Race 2: V. Burgess (lyd) 1, B. Stringer (2) 2, J. Andrew (2) 3. Race 3: N. Dixon (6yds) 1, D. Kippenberger (4) 2, P. Hammill (4) 3. High Jump: V. Burgess (6in) and A. McDougall (4). equal. 1; N. Dixon (7), P. Hammill (7),.and-Mi Dodds (6), equal, 3; height, 4ft 81n. Long Jump: M. McGregor (3ft 9in) 1. N. Gordon (3ft 3in) 2. E. McKone x (scr) 3; distance, 16ft 6iin. Relay: B. Stringes, J. Prentice, J. Morton, F. Sim. ;

.Under 14.—D. Clement (7yds) 1, L. Burke (scr) '2, ,G. Thorby (lyd) 3. Long Jump: S. Allington (6in) 1, L. Burke (scr) 2, P. Cook (Iff Sin) 3; length; 13ft 4in. Under 12.—P. Austin (4yds) 1, D. Hunter (scr) 2, A. Hay (4yds) 3. Race 2: N. Veitch (6yds) .1, J. Barr (2) 2,E. -McCabe (2) 3. Race 3: N. Paulson (4yds) 1. E. Lee (3) 3f wv-mm-

INTERESTING CONCERT WAITAfa GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL Last night the pupils of the Waitaki Girls' High School presented an entertainment in the School Hall before a large audience, in aid of the Soldiers' Parcels Fund. The standard attained throughout a varied programme was high, reflecting oredit on both performers and producers. Enjoyable choral items were presented by the combined house choir, which was followed later by the school choir and concerted numbers' by the Junior High School.' The physical training items in all sections were excellent, particularly the Slave Dance by the seniors,- showing Russian, slaves and their tyrannical masters. The hunting scene by the Junior High School, a combination of singing, elocutionary and dancing items, was .bright' and colourful. Two Interludes of a farcical nature by the Sixth Form were much enjoyed, while the play, " The Princess and the Woodcutter," was charmingly presented by the Third and Fourth Forms. Miss Helen Sumpter gave a delightful rendering of " Speak Music," by Elgar, and " Linden Lee," by Vaughan Williams. The novelty band, with its collection of bizarre instruments playing popular songs and topical hits dealing with the Mayoral robes, the Home Guard, and the blackout, were the occasion of much hilarity. The performance will be repeated this evening, when those attending are assured of a good entertainment.

MANCHESTER UNITY OAMARU JUVENILE LODGE N.G. Bro. L. Wansbrough presided at the half-yearly meeting of! the Loyal Oamaru Juvenile Lodge. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term:—N.G.. Bro. C. Ward; V.G., Bro. S. Sutherland; G.M., Bro. L. Wansbrough; E.S., Bro. G. Logan; W., Bro. Grant; G., Bro. H. Allan; conductor, Bro. M. Tonkin. After the* meeting the boys entertained the visitors, the following programme being submitted:—Piano solo, Bro. Rus?batch; sketch, Bros. Brain and Sherwin; song, Sis. Shirkey; poem, Bro. C. Ward; song, Sis. Sherwin; sketch, Bros., Wansbrough and Sutherland. The ; Loyal Oamaru Lodge entertained the visitors and boys at supper after the concert.

PERSONAL Mr and Mrs H. Burgess (Totara) .have received advice that their son, Private Harry Cecil Burgess, was wounded in the recent Libyan battle. Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr arid Mrs E. W. Dwyer, Mr W. Cooper, Mr F. Colgan (Christchurch); Mr C. Cox (Dunedin): Mr R. Russell, Mr and Mrs S. Hullen (Omarama); Mr and Mrs R. S. McKenzie (Invereargill). Queen's Hotel.—Mr A. J. Rice, Mr E. S. Green, Mr and Mrs F. C. Cropp, Mr A. J. Hay, Mr M. Lysaght, Mr S. F. Thew, Mr R. Fougere, Mr W. E. Shaw, Mr R. J. A. Stirling, Mr Cameron, Mr Clark, Mr Grant (Dunedin): Mr and Mrs I. Anderson, Mr C. V. Smith (Omarama); Mr V. E. Hamilton (Christchurch); Mr J. R. Parson, Mr E. McLaren (Timaru): Mr V. Gladden (Auckland); Mr T. C. Perkins. Mr A. D. Lowe. (Ashburton); Mr G. L. Anderson (Wellington); Mr and Mrs E. C. Farr (Rangiora).

MAN-POWER COMMITTEE APPEALS AGAINST TERRITORIAL TRAINING DECISIONS ANNOUNCED The Man-power ' Committee —Messrs.,D. C. Cameron (chairman), C. V. .Smith and W. R. its sitting at Oamaru yesterday, hearing appeals against territorial training, the majority ■ being against collective training in January and February. The following appeals were dismissed:— New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company; Ltd., on behalf of W. D. Robson (clerk); National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., on behalf of W. J. L. Simpson (ledger-keeper); M. J. Hanley, on behalf of W. J. McGee (apprentice painter); Frank Cleverley, on behalf of H. T. McDonald (head- carter); Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company, Ltd., on behalf of J. ,F. Beattie (clerk); -George W. Adamson,, on behalf of W. B. Adamson (carrier); D. J. Dunn (Tokarahi), on be-: half of Mervin James Dunn (threshingmill hand); New Zealand Carriers' Federation, on behalf of Allan McGee (carrier);, A. Henderson (Tjspui).. on., behalf of J. W. McLennan (farm worker)r ' ■" The following appeals were dismissed, subject to the reservist not being called up before the date mentioned:—H. S. Lewthwaite. on behalf of R. J. Lewth--1 waite (farm hand and milk roundsman), February 28; Charles Russell Grant (Island Cliff), on behalf of lan R. Grant, (farm labourer), May 31; J. J. Poison,; on behalf of A R. Poison (farmland), April 30; Andrew Muldrew,., farmer, Maheno, own account, February? 28; A; McP. Smellie (Waitaki), 'on: behalf/-oi. James Paton (teamster: and far,ni. handh, April 30; Mrs 1 A. M. -Aubrey,., on behalf;' of E. C. Templeton (farm 30; L; Priest (Duntroon), ,ort-behalf-\of W. H. Priest (farm hand), April 30. ,:, Appeals which were adjourned sine, die were as follows:—Daniel. Hamill. farmer, Duntroon, own .■ account, conditional •on the reservist Joining the'Home Guard.; The appeal" of G. W. Todd, on behalf ■ot D. A., ug: Mills . (fisherman), ;was,; allowed. •!■(•■:■■ ,:- ~ ■■'-■ .. '■■'' ■... The Railways-; 'Department '.was- represented by 'Mr Anderson >irt • 36 < appeals concerning: porters; cleaners* Jlremen and cadets, and it was arranged that 20 should do their'collective training, during January and February,' and 16 during, March and April/ The committee expressed .its appreciation of .the attempt made .by, the department to'.release 'these;.men, Tparticularly during the ; b'usy months of January arid February,'and .again during the Easter holiday period. - :

SHIPPING? ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—December 6: 4.39 a.m. and 5.1 p.m. . December 7: 5.25 a.m.,and 5.47 P ' m \ Coastal Movements The Wainui is due about ■ Tuesday, December ,16, to. load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne. via Timaru and Lyttelton. - ■ , :; /,» . The Waipiata is expected about Wednesdayl to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru-and Lyttelton., The Waipahi is due on Thursday, December 11. to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports.