NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24836, 9 February 1942, Page 7

NORTH OTAGO

CRICKET UNION BEAT SCHOOL ST. KEVIN'S DEFAULT In the first of the one-day matches, Union secured an innings victory over School, and St. Kevin's defaulted to Oamaru. School was dismissed for 34 runs, the only double-figure score being 11 by Shelton. Gunn took four wickets for 7 runs. Union replied with 203 runs, the best scores being Rawstorn 43 (retired), Cooney 35, O'Connell 29, J. McKone 22 (not out), Doig 22 (retired), Sutherland 20 (retired), and Budd 19 *McKelvie took three wickets for 38 runs. In the second innings School made 62. Buckenham being top scorer with 30, while D. Hall contributed 11 not out. Davies secured three wickets for 2 runs, and Gunn three for 8. Union thus won by an innings and 107 runs. In the Junior Grade School A beat School B by 46 runs. The A's made 119 runs (Steel 36, Harris 32, Satterthwaite 22). Uttley took six wickets for 12 runs. The B's made 73 (W. R. Hall 28, Uttley 19), School D beat School C, also by 46 runs. The C's made 51 (I. Smith 28). Buckenham took five wickets for 11 runs. The D's made 97 (Shanks 37, Barrett 19, Fyfe 13). McDiarmid took three wickets for 12 runs, and Ewing three for 20. The St. Kevin's teams in this grade also defaulted. SCOUT WEEK ENCOURAGING SUPPORT When interviewed on Saturday morning on the subject of Scout Week, Scout Commissioner W. H. S. Widdowson had a heartening story to tell which was In marked contrast to his appeal to parents and Scouts last week. Major Widdowson said the prospects for Scout Week were decidedly encouraging, with excellent attendances of Scouts and Cubs, who were doing splendid work. It was apparent, he said, that the parents atld boys had responded well to the appeal through the press, and their cooperation was very encouraging to the Scoutmasters. The Scoutmasters were working hard, and had, their individual oarts of the programme for Scout Week well under way. and were planning to develop them still further during the coming week. Deputy Superintendent R. J. Hinkley was doing excellent work in training a squad of 20 Scouts in firefighting and splendid financial support was being received from local bodies and organisations, which indicated that the value of the Scout movement was fully recognised in Oamaru. Good work had been done with the camouflage netting, required by the military authorities, and the Waitaki Boys' High School Troop, which had been in recess, had undertaken to complete the job under Scoutmaster H. 3. Robins, This work should be finished this week, A good response was also being received in the sponsoring of new members by Scouts and Cubs, Major Widdowson said, and the number of Scouts in Oamaru should be added to substantially as a result of the effort. The Commissioner added that the - prospects for Scout Week were very encouraging indeed, and It only rested with the public to give the movement the fullest support for the event to be an unqualified success. PERSONAL A motion of sympathy was passed at the monthly meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge with the relatives of P.P.G.M. Bro. A. Hart, and with P.G. Bro. Sherwin in his recent bereavement. AMUSEMENTS Majestic Theatre.—Commencing in London during an air raid, and concluding in Lisbon, "A Night in Lisbon " provides fun as well as thrills, with. Madeleine Carroll and TYed Mac Murray. Opera House.—A happy vein . runs throught "Her First Beau,' which will be shown to-night. In support, is the Edgar Wallace thriller, "The Flying Squad."

SOLDIERS' PARCELS.FUND CONTRIBUTIONS ACKNOWLEDGE! Previously acknowledged, £715 15s Early Settlers' Association (Log Cabin etc.), £SO; Hampden Committee, £ls Combined Croquet Clubs (Log Cabin) £3l 7s 6d; Duntroon Committee, £9 11 6d; per Oamaru Mail, £lO 8s; Otekaik' Committee, £8; "Anonymous," 6s; Dis counts, 8s 4d; Women's Patriotic Commit tee ("Hollywood Glory Box"), £3 3s 3d —total, £843 19s 7d. Toka'rahi.—W. Simpson and James Simp son (Springside)", £1; Simpson Bros., Ltd £1; J. J. Hore, £1; A. Gardiner, £1 M. Waddell, A. J. Hore, T. Dorsey, A McKenzie, A. Dobson, R. G. Smith, W B. McCone, W. Laird, 10s; G. S. Pringle M, Blair, R. Jenkins, V. E. Bleach, H Thomson, William Simpson (Limavady) Thomas Simpson, J. G. Laird, G. L •Grant, A. Duff, C. R. Grant, J. Grant, J Hamilton, N. McKinnon, E. Bloomfield, E Waddel, G. Kennedy, James McQuade, A MacDonald, W. Harvey, F. Gallagher, 5s W. J. Dorsey, J. H. Budge, 4s; Maud M Simpson, E. M. Wylie, P. Graveson, M Murray, A. Waddel, R. Blair, J. Blair, W J. Wilson, R, MacDonald, M. E. Brain, D J. Dunn, A. McCallum, W. A. McDonald J. Wilds, Mrs Wilds, M. Milmine, 2s 6d: A. Manson, A. D. Wilson, A. Johnston, 2s —total, £ls 19s. Otekaike.—Mrs J. Munro 4s, Mrs Adams 3s 6d, J. Williams, M> Mulvena, J. Cree Mrs Watt, Mrs Wright, T. Dennison, M Dennison, W. Aitchison, W. McKinnon, S Daniells, F. Taylor, A. D. Coates, C. E Walker, P. Aitchison, sen., Mrs M. Jones L. E. McKay, D. Peevers, J. Wilson, G Wilson, E. Adams, P. Aitchison, jn., Mrs S. Wilson, Mrs Russell, Mrs Parker, Mis Esplin, Mr Sheath, Mrs Moffett, C. Luscombe, S. G. Harris, A. Logan, R. K Hogg, A. Macfarlane, D. Jones, S. Barr C. O. Galvin, L. E. McGregor, J. and F. Hessell, N. Johnston, J. S. Cullen, W. Meikleham, K. McCabe, J. Grant, C. Grant, John Grant, F. Seidelin, G. Stringer, E. Fitzgerald, J. Daniell, G, Brooker, J. E. HuttOn, A. Sutherland, "M. 8.," "M. P. 5.," "A. G. L.." "D. L.," "C. E. L. 0.," "J. E. L.," "E. M. 8.," "A, 8.," "M. S. C," "W. R. P.," 2s 6d;total, £B. All Purposes Appeal Staff Oamaru Borough Council-, £4 2s; "W. P.," £2 2s; Awamoa Bowling Club, £1 Is; D. K. Gifrm (Prisoners of War Fund), £4 Is; "Anonymous," Ts 7d;— total, £ll 13s 7d. EARLY SETTLERS REPORT OF ASSOCIATION The annual report of the Oamaru Early Settlers' Association states that the president, Mr G. L. Grenfell, had given the sign erected at the entrance to the avenue Mrs M. E. Jack, of Invercargill, had contributed £lO, along with other gifts, which had been used to purchase a piano Several chairs had been bought and renovated. The social hours held during the year had been a success, these having been arranged by a committee under Mrs W. Marshall as convener. Thanks were due to Mr/H. Grocott for auditing the association's accounts. The log cabin had been occupied by the association on December 19, and £SO had been collected and handed to the Patriotic Committee. Thanks were due to all those who had assisted the association. Sympathy had been conveyed to all members who had lost sons in the war. THE PUBLIC GARDENS PARADISE FOR FLOWERLOVERS The outstanding feature in the Oamaru Public Gardens is a large border of antirrhinums, which for brilliance and blending of colour would be hard to equal. Approximately 1000 plants, comprising many of the newer Triumph varieties, including orange-salmon, pale apricot. Victory, bright yellow, salmon-rose, scarlet and gold. Orange King, and Eclipse, edged with a dwarf yellow and blue lobelia, have been used. Double and basket begonias, gloxinias, streptocarpus, and hydrangeas in the greenhouse are also worthy of a visit by all lovers Of flowers. Individual blooms of the begonias are of excellent size and form, and the gloxinias, With their rich colouring and texture, are the aristocrats of the display. LOYAL OAMARU LODGE

Bro. N. E. Colville / presided at the monthly meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, at which a candidate was initiated into the Order. It was decided to draft a remit for consideration by the Otago District Council in reference to a change in the ritual of the lodge.

LAWN TENNIS i , YANKEE TOURNAMENT A Yankee tournament was held at the grass courts on Saturday, an excellent afternoon's play being enjoyed. Miss D. Miller was the winner of the women's competition, and A. Brown of the men's. THE TIDES High tides at the port of Oamaru for to-day are at 9.45 a.m. and 10.17 p.m. PALMERSTON Borough Council.—The Mayor, Dr T. T. Thomas presided at a recent meeting of the Borough Council, Crs G. K. Graham, J. 3. Haggie, J. Forrest, L. Grandi, G. Ross, J. Mcßae, L. V. Rasmussen and J. McGregor being in attendance. The clerk was instructed to convey the sympathy cf the council to Cr C. G. Warren in his illness. —The deputy controller advised that the Lighting Restriction Regulations would now apply to the borough, and that the shrouding of the street lights would be carried out by the Otago Electric Power Board immediately.—Several recommendations to be sent to the E.P.S. controllers were discussed, and Crs. Mcßae, Ross and Forrest were appointed to give consideration to the matter of constructing shelter trenches in public places.—The recommendation of the Works Committee that Lower Tiverton street be top-dressed at a cost not exceeding £7O, and that the grader be engaged to widen Craig street, was adopted.—A grant of £2 to the Walhemo County Council towards the cost of small bird destruction Was made.

Emergency Precautions.—A meeting of the Lighting Committee and wardens was held on Thursday night, Mr J. J. Haggie presiding. Mr R. C. Steans was appointed as secretary to the committee. Mr H. North, of the Otago Board, explained the effects of the lighting regulations being applied to inland areas. The appointment of the following wardens was confirmed:—Palmerston BoroughMessrs J. 'J. Haggie, C. M. Olsen, J. Barron, H. Martin, R. G. Benston, W. Crockett, A. Fraser, W. J. Mann, H. Fattinsoh, J. P. Wall and J. Bates; Waihemo County—Messrs W. PittaWay, W. Simpson, R. L. Smith, H. Oliver, W. Sutherland, D. Ross, H. S. Sheat, D. J. Ireland, G. Stanley and R. McKenzie. The chairman and the secretary were author-' ised to appoint additional wardens as required. It was decided to approach the Otagn Electric Power Board with a view to having each resident in the area circularised drawing attention to the requirements under the regulations. Soldiers' Entertainment Committee.—Mr James Mcßae presided at a meeting of the committee, held on Friday night, and reported that a social would be held on Monday night in honour of Privates Challis and ParkhJll. The committee had also arranged that Sergeant H. M. Morrison, who had returned from overseas, would be extended a welcome home at this function. Mesdames Wedge and Smith and Mr Smith were authorised to arrange a suitable programme. Net-makint;.—Good progress is being made with the making of camouflage nets, and a willing band of ladies meets in the Town Hall supper room each Wednesday afternoon to help with this Work. More helpers ere required, and instruction is given to newcomers at these meetings.