NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Witness, Issue 3972, 29 April 1930, Page 62

NORTH OTAGO.

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT.

EASTER BOWLING TOURNAMENT. The post-sectional and final play ..in the Easter bowling tournament was continued on April 21 under pleasant weather conditions, while a large number of consolation games were played for the benefit of those who had been eliminated in the competitions. The final of the singles was won by J. Finn (Balclutha), who had a comfortable victory over J. Grant (Phoenix). The championship rinks was won by Temuka in 1928, and by Mataura in 1929, and this year the final rests-between Temuka and Mataura. The final of the Meadowbank Rinks was won by D. H, Thompson {Southland).

The tournament was brought to a close on Tuesday, the weather holding fine throughout the holidays. The visiting bowlers, before departing, spoke in high terms of the hospitality extended to them during their stay at Oamaru, and also expressed deep appreciation of the services of the secretary. Air H. Hay. on whom fell the bulk of the organising work which ensured the smooth running of the competitions. At the close. Airs L. Alacrae presented the Oamaru cup to Mr T Edwards, skip of the winning rink from lemuka. Hearty congratulations were extended by the president, Air L. Macrae, to the winners and runners-up, and after the usual exchange of courtesies, cheer? were given, with an additional round in recognition of the good work of the secretary The results of the day’s play were as follow: — CHAMPION RINKS. The final of the champion rinks was fought out between F. A. Jovnt, W. M‘Calm.m, L Hunt,!’. Edwards ‘(Temuka) and n ’ art - K. Malcolm, T. Cameron, W 1. Thorn (Alataura). The game was keenly contested, and at the seventh head the score stood at 6—5 in favour of Edwards, who increased his lead to 11—8 at the fourteenth head. Edwards continued to increase his lead with singles, and the score was 15—10 in his favour at the twentieth head. In the last head Edvards was lying two, when Thorn burned the head with his last bowl, and in the next head Thorn shifted the kitty, leaving Edwards one up, the final score being 16 —10 in favour of Edwards. CHAMPION PAIRS. Semi-finals. Joe Reid 11 v. Dunbar 4. M alton 14 v. W. Thomson 13. Healey 13 v. Joe Reid 12. Final. Healey 24 v. Walton 18. Awainqa (W. Walton and J. Crombie) met M annate (J. J. Healey and C. G. Jackson) in the final. Walton gained two is, but Healey scored 11 by the time the seventh head was reached. Walton reduced the margin and at the fourteenth head the score was 18—13 against him. Both scored five apiece up to twentieth head, when vV alton burned four in succession with his last bowl, but in the final head Walton missed bv a fraction in his attempt again to burn the head, leaving lying, and winning the game PHCENIX PAIRS. The final of the Phoenix Pairs was I-layed between C. F. Alanchester and B A. Benda 11 (Waimate) and G. Alitchell end J. W right (Phceuix). There was a margin of two at the seventh head, the score being 7 —5 in favour of Manchester Alitchell then gained two twos, but Alanchester equalised with r. three on the tenth head. Alitchell gained three singles, and Manchester a four, and the scores’ were again equal on the fifteenth head. Alitchell scored on the next four heads, but Alanchester reduced the lead with a five on the twentieth, leaving the score 20—17 in favour of Alitchell. Alanchester also gained a two on the final head, Alitchell running out the winner by a margin of one, the final reading 20 —19. ANZAC DAY. As in former years, Anzae Day was fittingly observed at Oamaru. the special services on this clay of remembrance being largely attended by the citizens and chib dren. A young people’s service was held in the Opera House in the morning, and was attended by pupils of the North and South Schools, the Waitaki Boys’ Junior High Shhool, and Waitaki Girls’ Junior and Senior High Schools. Pastor J. Watt presided, and the Rev. A. Ashcroft led the prayer and. the Rev. H. J. Williams read the lesson. The address was given by the Rev. S. J. Cooper, who told the young people of the true significance of the occasion—how the dominions respondee! to the call from the Motherland in the dark days of 1914, and impressed on them that that spirit enabled the troops to carry out heroic deeds. He asked -them not to forget those deeds or the men who bad enabled them to live in peace. The service was concluded with the benediction, by Pastor Watt. In the afternoon a citizens’ service, under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, was held in the Opera House, winch was crowded for the occasion. The parade, under Alajor Al. K. APCulloch, formed up in Itchen streetj the parade states being:—The Pipe Band’ 12, returned soldiers 60, Regimental Band 25, territorials 62, Oamaru Cadets 103 Waitaki High School Cadets 228, St’. Kevin’s College Cadets 109, Municipal Band 28, Girl Guides 103. and Bov Scouts 97. The parade halted at the war memorial, where numerous beautiful wreaths were deposited, and the “Last Post was sounded. The parade also formed a hollow square around the South African Monument, and here also wreaths were placed and the “ Last Post ” sounded, lhe parade continued to the Opera House, where Air N. N. Fraser presided, and’ associated with him were the Alayor 'Air Irank Crawshaw) and Alayoress (Aliss Crawshaw), Air and Airs J. A. AlacpherT On L tL-? 11 * 1 Mrs J - M - Forrester,'Aliss J- B v WJ.son, and the Revs. AV. Maclean, U’U T lams ’ Ashcroft, and Adjutant v\. Dong. The service was opened with the .National Anthem, followed by prayer led by the Rev. H. J. Williams and the lesson read by Adjutant W Long. An impressive address was given by the Rev. W. Alaclean.

In the morning the ladies of the Victoria League, accompanied by members of

the Returned Soldiers’ Association’s Executive,, visited the Oamaru Cemetery, and deposited wreaths on the graves of 58 departed comrades. Piper M Allan Played a “ lament.” Mr N. N. ‘Fraser thanked the ladies for their thoughtfulness and kindly act of remembrance, and Airs Woodwards, in replying, said that the sacrifices made would never be forgotten by the members of the league.

There was a larger attendance than ever at the Anzae Day service, held in the Alaheno Public Hall. The Rev. W. French presided, and took the first part of the service, basing his remarks on Isaiah’s Ideal of Peace.” The Rev. N. F. Benham delivered a stirring and impressive address. Afterwards the congregation proceeded to the memorial. The ordgr of the procession was:—Girl Guides. 'Boy Scouts and Cubs, and returned soldiers, and the public. The representative of each of the bodies laid a wreath of remembrance upon the memorial, the service being closed by prayer and the benediction.

Anzae Day was observed in the usual solemn manner at Kakanui. Several beautiful floral wreaths were placed on the fallen soldiers’ memorial, and on the various trees of remembrance. In the evening a memorial service was held in the hall, and was largely attended. Pastor Watt gave a splendid address, and appropriate music was given, Aliss Southgate presiding at the piano. The annual service held under the auspices of the Awamoko Anzae Day Service Executive nt the soldiers’ memorial in the Georgetown Cemetery was again very well attended. The Rev. A. C. VVedderspqon presided. and Lieutenant Embling, of the Salvation Army Corps, officiated .at the organ. Proceedings opened with “ O God Our Help in Ages Past,” after which the Rev. Air Wedderspoon offered prayer. Captain Hamel, of the Salvation Army, read the lesson and the hymn “Abide With Ale ” followed. The Rev. A. B. Kilroy, in an impressive address, said that they should all endeayour to grasp the spirit of the “ Rerather than that of the “ Last 1 ost,’ by working in unison to establish that great world-wide spirit of peace tor 'yfi'.eli the fallen fought. Aliss Alma Elliott, on behalf of the local school children, laid a beautiful wreath on the memorial, after which relatives of the fallen and others placed theirs, followin'* the usual custom. Air E. S. Brewster then deposited the laurel wreath. The singing of the National Anthem, followed by the benediction, closed a very impressive service. CAR DESTROYED BY FIRE. Motorists on the Alain North road early on Thursday afternoon witnessed the unusual spectacle of a five-seater Velie tourer car ablaze in the vicinity of Waitaki. Several cars stopped, but none carried fire extinguishers, and the car was completely destroyed. PERSONAL. Air Ken Macdonald, who has for the last 20 months been associated with Air Ivan Paterson, of Oamaru, in installing a modern plant on the Upper Watut goldfields in New Guinea, returned on Tuesdaj’ night on a holiday to Oamaru, and is visiting his parents at Papakaio. On Saturday evening the opportunity was taken to pay a compliment to Air and Airs J. J. Hore and family (Tokarahi) in appreciation of their hospitality and goodwill, which is so wid ly known throughout the district. Recent extensive additions and alterations to Air Hore’s residence caused the function to take the form of a “ house warming,” and the residence was brilliantly lighted with coloured lights for the occasion. During the evenmg a dinner service was presented to Air ? n i i^ IS c H°re by Air W. APCone, on behalf of the residents. Air H. Bailey occupied the chair, and a short toast : ist was duly honoured. Dancing and games were indulged in, and a very happy evening was spent. Airs Simpson played the dance music, and Air G. Grant carried out the duties of AEG. A bountiful supper ciatcd ed MrS H ° rC " aS greatly a PPre-

4 ;y eJco ’ ne llonie "’as extended to Air Whittaker on Saturday a “ tl,e Tokarahi Hall, at which a number -of local residents attended. The -nests were received by Air and Mrs Simpson and a very pleasant evening was spent in dancing to music played by Coulter's ?r--w;^V a ’i K i X V‘ ai U' lve , re by Mrs M mslade, while Air Temple carried out the duties of M.C. During the evening a short toast list was honoured, and appreciation expressed of the hospitality extended bj' Air and Airs Simpson. Good \VhiffnL-' VOr r e e ° nv . c yed to Mr and Mrs Whittaker for their future happiness and Mr« P 4r* ty ' A suPPer supplied bv men! n ' if™ a<kl - ed grCat!y t 0 the enj°yincut of the evening. GOLF. The best cards handed in for the medM m.-itch on Saturday were as follow:—j‘. Heron, 94 (30), 64; T. Wright, 82 (15i 87 ; hH Rl ~7 S ’t- 8 V 21 J’ C 8: P - 79. lir yl r\ loml1 »son, 99 (i 7 72 R. MacDonald, 98 (30), 72* A Hon good 105 (30), 75; H. Day. 104 ’ (28) 76 - }Xh Cu T, rie J°6 (30), 76; R. S. Orbell. 98 mi z: ,W- M iddowson, 107 (30), 77 T ci TT lo,| o w ‘UR is the draw for the L.G.U. medal match to be played toMrs Ireland v Airs ARCulloch. Mrs Kilpatrick v. Aliss Christie, Airs Grater v Aliss Cook. Airs Bird v. Aliss Armstrong. Aliss ATDonald v. Miss L. Hewat, M' s 1 v ; Miss Fannlton. Airs Brown v. Miss Alackie. Aliss Al’Adam v. Miss Roll, Mrs Donaldson v. Airs Fotherb'o-. ham. Airs Spooner v. Aliss Al. Hewat, AlPs Roll v. Mrs Burton, Airs Alavs v. Mrs PollocE Mrs Barclay v. Aliss ARQuade, Aliss Hall, a bye. RUGBY FOOTBALL. The supporters of Excelsior must have been sadly disappointed with the showing of the Blues against Old Boys on Satin" day, for they were outclassed in practically every department of the game, Old Boys scoring 22 points to their opponents' ml, which , might easily have been substantially increased with the services of a good goal-kicker.

The match between Alaheno and Athleh lc ’ played at . Alaheno. resulted m neither side scoring. The game was fairly even throughout, and Athletic, which had the advantage in weight,

secured a greater share of the ball from the, scrums. , —School 15, Excelsior 6; Athletic 8, Alaheno nil. 'Third Grade.—St. Kevin’s 35. School 6; O‘d Boys 14, Excelsior nil; Enfield 3, Athletic nil. Fourth Grade.—School S 6, St. Kevin’s ml; Athletic A 41, Excelsior nil; Old Boys 17, Athletic B 5. MEN’S HOCKEY. A friendly match was played between teams representing the Oamaru and iov ers Clubs at King George's Park on Saturday. Ihe game was played «->= friendly spirit, and play mi S n 3 standard throughout, lhe, Oamaru team proved itself the better siae, winning by 4 goals to 1.