NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22985, 14 September 1936, Page 12

NORTH OTAGO

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

OAMARU FIRE BOARD MR S. B. MACDONALD HONOURED Mr S. B. Macdonald (Dunedin), wjio has been transferred to Auckland, and , is a member of the Oamaru.Fire Board, I was the guest of the board at a valedictory dinner at the Queens Hotel. Those present were the, Mayor (Mr M. F. E. Cooney), Mr J. M. Forrester (chairman of the board), Messrs J. K Callender, J. A. Macpherson. F. Crawshaw, A. C. Piper (secretary), and Superintendent Herron. Mr Forrester congratulated Mr Ma,donald on his well-merited promotion, and expressed the re S re t°f the members at his departure. Mr Macdonald had not only worked hard as an insurance man, said Mr Forrester, but had set a fine example by his interest in various public matters, among others being Mayor of St. Kilda and for Very many years the propelling force in the Otago Expansion League. The speaker

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said how fortunate the board had oeen since its inception in having the type of: men that the Otago, Fire Underwriters’ Association had nominated and stated that Mr Macdonald was true to the type. He had not only had the interests of the insurance companies and of the board at heart, but had always been keenly interested in the welfare and comfort of the firemen. Particular reference was made by all the members of Mr Macdonald s thorough knowledge of all matters connected with the board and brigade work. The Mayor (Mr Cooney) congratulated the guest on his promotion and thanked him for his services to the community as a whole. He stated that the numerous valedictory functions in Dunedin were proof of the high esteem in which Mr Macdonald was held. Superintendent Herron spoke of Mr Macdonald’s keen interest in the work of the local brigade, his knowledge of equipment and the men’s requirements. His work was not only appreciated by the citizens of Oamaru, but also" by the firemen. Replying, Mr Macdonald thanked the Mayor and members for their kind wishes. The meetings of the Oamaru Fire Board had always been looked forward to by the Dunedin members, as they were so harmonious and happy, due largely to the very fine qualities of the chairman. He considered that there were very few towns so well served by a fire board or brigade as Oamaru. Mr Macdonald mentioned the fine co-operation of the two representatives from the board to the Oamaru Borough Council, Messrs J. M. Forrester and F. Crawshaw, who were eager to see that the brigade was properly equipped. The local brigade, under Superintendent Herron, was deserving of every support and assistance. MANCHESTER UNITY LOYAL NGAPARA LODGE The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Ngapara Lodge, which was held at Tokarahi on Saturday night, was exceptionally well attended, the occasion being the official visit from the Loyal Oamaru and Loyal Star of the North Lodges, and fraternal visits from other branches of the Otago District. N.G. Bro. E. Lory occupied the chair, and extended a very cordial welcome to the visiting sisters and brethren. He called on the officers of Loyal Oamaru Lodge to perform the initiation ceremony. Intimation regarding the Purple Degree lecture to be delivered* at the monthly meeting of the North Past Grands’ Lodge (Oamaru), on Tuesday was received, and several of the past officers signified their intention of attending. During the progress report on behalf of the sick and distressedLpf the Order, special mention was made of the illness of the permanent secretary (P.G. Bro. A. Murray), and best wishes expressed for his speedy recovery. The following replied on behalf of the visitors’ toast: —N.G. Bro. J. E. Meikle (Loyal Oamaru), conductor, Sister M. W. Jenkin (Loyal Star of the North); D.D.L.M., Bro. W. Couper (North Otago District Past Grands); P.G., Bro. T. Jenkin (Loyal Bluff); and P.G., Bro. J. C. Stephenson (Loyal Lumsden Lodge). Bro. Lory expressed appreciation of the very capable manner in which the visiting brethren had delivered the ritual. At the conclusion of business, supper was' dispensed, and a short dance followed, music being supplied by Bros. Cox, and Jones. PERSONAL M. Senia Chostiakoff, en route to In-, vercargill,, broke his journey at Oamaru on Friday, and at night'met the local male choir at the Queen’s Hotel lounge. Several items were rehearsed for the celebrity concert on Thursday, and the experience gained was one of great pleasure. and lasting benefit. All were captivated by the Russian tenor’s wonderful voice. Mrs Gordon Donaldson ably officiated at the piano. Queen’s 'Hotel. —Mr W. T. Murphy, Mr M. Steele, Mr E. Beard, Mr G. Garrard, Mr and Miss Pheathean and children (Dunedin), Mr Clark M’Conachy, Mr D. Hampstead (Timaru), Mr A. Day, Mr W. G. Garrard, Mr J. Tait, Mr B. G. Drewett, Mr E. J. Roberts, Mr Tait (Christchurch), Mr E. Nathear (Waitaki Hydro) M., Senia Chostiakoff (Russia). New Club Hotel—Mr and Mrs E. N. Smith, Mr and Mrs R. Simpson, Mr S. M. Westlake, Mr W. R. Sellar, Mr I. M’llvride (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. Ashleigh Phear, Miss P. Phear, Mr and Mrs G. Gregory (Christchurch), Mr P. H. Carman (Waitaki), Mr F. T. Kitts (Timaru). GENERAL NEWS Good entries have been received for the Waiareka sale to-morrow, including fat and store stock. Special entries will be brought forward by a southern client, and these will include a good line of Romney-Corriedale crossbred ewe hoggets, and also Cqrriedalc ewes. Further entries are invited. The Rugby football matches were postponed in Oamaru on Saturday on account of the large number of footballers and enthusiasts desiring to witness the second test match in Dunedin. Big contingents went from Oamaru on Friday night and Saturday morning, and generally keen interest was displayed in the big Rugby event. Two men’s hockey matches were played on Saturday afternoon. Rovers defeating Totara by eight goals to five, and Oamaru defeating Waimate B by 11 goals to 6. » In the early hours or-yesterday morning rain commenced to fall in Oamaru and surrounding districts, and up till 9 o’clock, when the rain abated, 28 points had been recorded by Mr William Forrester. There were one or two light showers during the day, and the sky remained overcast for the most part. PAPAKAIO LAWN TENNIS CLUB Mr H. Norton presided over a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Papakaio Lawn Tennis Club. 1 The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr H. Norton; vice-presidents —Messrs A. Hurst, J. Wilson, W. Doig, D. M. Borrie. J. b. Whyte, R. Paton, W. L. Gray, F. Ludemann, Dunn, A. Beardsmore, and A. Gray; secretary, Miss M. Ludemann; treasurer, Mr D. M. Borrie; auditor, Mr J. Mayfield; executive—Misses B. Borrie, D. Mayfield, M. Paton, Messrs D. Ludemann, S. Hurst, D. Borrie, A. M’Donald, and D. Pringle; club captain and delegate to the association, Mr A. M’Donald; vice-captain, Miss B. Borrie; team selectors, Miss B. Borrie, Rev. Anderson, and Mr S. Hurst; ladder secretary, Mr D. Ludemann. The annual subscription was fixed as for the previous year, and it was decided to continue to affiliate with the association and to enter one team in the junior competition. October 3 was fixed for the opening day, the captain and vice-captain to arrange play, and an invitation to be .issued to all junior clubs It was agreed that a volley board be erected, and that a working bee of all members be held to top-dress the courts.

GOLF WOMEN’S CLUB The best scores in the Bogey Match were as follows; —Miss E. Famillon 88 — 15 —73 (1 down), Mrs Burton 3 down, Miss M’Quade 5 down. In the matches for the Orbeil Bogey Cup Mrs Burton plays Miss E. Familton, Mrs Rickman plays Mrs Ireland. Miss Armstrong plays-Mrs Donaldson, and Mrs M’Beath plays Mrs Meek. The draw for the L.&.U. Match is as follows: First Tee. —Miss E. Famillon and Miss M’Quade, Mrs Meek and Mrs Jordan, Miss C. Nicolls and Miss J. Cuthbertson, Miss Armstrong and Miss P. Robins, Mrs Brown and Mrs Orbeil, Miss P. Lane and Mrs Burton, Mrs Ireland and Mrs M’Beath, Mrs Fotheringham and Mrs C. Smith, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Familton, Mrs Spooner and Mrs D. V. G. Smith, Mrs Wylie a bye. Thirteenth Tee.—Mrs M’Culloch and Miss M’Callum, Miss Marjorie Ireland and Miss Mackie, Mrs Finch and Mrs Rickman, Miss C. Lane and Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Irving and Mrs Grant, Miss M’Donald and Miss R. Donaldson, Miss Ireland and Miss Maxwell, Mrs Forrest and Miss Simpson. Tenth Tee.—Miss Robins and" Miss Fraser, Mrs R. M’Dowell and Miss Hall, Mrs Mitchell and Miss M’Lay. Mrs Crawshaw and Mrs Dawson, Mrs Ewart and Mrs Crimp, Mrs M’Douall and Mrs F. Grant., v » MEN’S MEDAL MATCH In the Men’s Medal Match at the Awamoa links on Saturday C. R. Hedges (77) and S. R. Cuthbertson (78) had the best gross scores. The following are the results:— H. Roxby 87—23—64, R. Hedges 77 6—71, A. C. Hurst 96—24—72, J. B. Spear 94—22—72, C. Smith 102—30—72, F. Mulligan 84—11—73, F. Crimp 88— 14—74, S. R. Cuthbertson 78 —4—74, W. C. Christie 86—11—75, M. J. Ryan 86—11—75, P. W. Hargreaves 88—12— 76, M. S, Holmes 85—9—76, H. B. M’Dowell 91—15—76, F. W. Humphries 94—18—76, G. Catto 84—7—77, H. R. Domigan 85—8—77, K. Kinder 89—12 77, D. V. G. Smith 95—18—77, M. J. Wilson 83—6—77, M. K. M’Culloch 96 19 —77, E. M’Kenzie 85—8—77, F. S. Milnes 86—9—77, H. K. Slocombe 107 —30—77. MAJESTIC THEATRE Anna Neagle takes the part of the famous Irish beauty, Peg Woofinton, in “ Peg of Old Drury,” showing finally to-night. Her performance is a triumph of versatility. She sings, dances, fences, acts scenes from Shakespeare, indulges in fisticuffs and horseplay, sneaks with a brogue, and sketches the development of the carefree young Irish colleen to the position of reigning toast of the London stage. “ Peg of Old Drury” is a great and true story, which gives Anna Neagle the finest opportunity of her bright career. It also introduces Sir Cedric Hardwicke in a momentous characterisation —that of David Garrick, one of the greatest actors the English stage has ever known. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—September 14: 1.27 a.m. and 1.47 p.m. „ The Wainui is due at Oamaru on Wednesday next to load for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. , The Waipahi will replace the Karu for its trip on the Wellington-Nelson-New Plymouth run. She is expected here about Tuesday, September 22, to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wingatui is due to leave Auckland on Saturday, bringing sugar and general cargo for Oamaru.. She is due here on Monday, September 21, and, after discharging, will load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Kaimai is announced to load at Westport for Lyttelton, Oamaru and Dunedin. She is due here about Thursday, September 17. The Port Fairy berthed at Holmes wharf about 11 o’clock on Saturday morning. She will load about 29,000 freight carcasses of mutton and lamb and a quantity of general cargo for London. She is expected to be in port until Wednesday. ", CLEARING SALE A clearing sale was conducted by the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., on behalf of Mr E. Mulligan (Kauru Hill), and the following prices were realised: — Draught Horses.—Six-year-old mare, £42 10s; five-year-old gelding, £44 10s; 11-year-old gelding, £32 10s; 11-year-old mare, £43. Cattle—Store steers, £3 15s to £7 2s 6d; mixed-sex calves, £2; heifers, £3 3s to £3 12s. Sheep—One-shear ewes, 32s 6d; two and three-shear ewes, 37s 6d; fourshear ewes, 30s 6d; full-mouthed ewes, 265; one and two-shear wethers, 22s 6d; wethers, 25s 4d; wether hoggets, 21s 2d; ewe hoggets, 26s Id. Implements and sundries sold at good prices.