North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24399, 10 September 1940, Page 3

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

RUGBY FOOTBALL NORTH OTAGO UNION SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT ABANDONED Mr JM. F. Woodward (president) occupied the chair, at the weekly meeting of, the Management Committee of the North Otago Rugby Union last night. It was decided not to hold a seven-a-side tournament this season. The secretary reported that the Matcli Committee decided at 11 o'clock on Saturday morning that conditions were too bad for the Town v. Waimate match to be played, and tentative arrangements were made by telephone with the Waimate Sub-union to play the match on Saturday next.—The dates most suitable for the home-and-home Town v. Waimate fixtures were stated to be September 21 and 28, and the making of final arrangements was left in the hands of the secretary. Draw for Saturday Seniors.—Final of Mollison Cup, Old Boys v. Excelsior, at Oval, at 2.45 p.m.; Juniors: Final of Ralph Cup, Old Boys v Athletic, at Oval.-at 1.15, p.m. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—September 10: 9.53 a.m. and 10.21 p.m. , Coastal Movements The Karu is due about Tuesday, September 17, to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipiata, from Auckland, is due here to-morrow to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Tuesday, September 17, for Wellington. Napier, and Gisborne, via ports KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE " Raffles."—Adapted for the screen from the widely-read and intriguing novel, .." Raffles," starring David Niven and Olivia de Havilland, will conclude its season at the Majestic Theatre to-night. The story is about a debonair society man who leads a double life, one being that of an amateur cracksman who robs the wealthy to give to the poor David Niven is excellent in this part, and the many exciting and humoroijs incidents in the picture suit him perfectly. Olivia de Havilland plays the girl for whom he decides to reform. A good selection of featurettes completes the programme. OPERA HOUSE " Stronger Than Desire."—Virginia Bruce, Walter Pidgeon, Ann Dvorak, and Rita Johnson play the important parts of " Stronger Than Desire," the MetroGold wyn-Mayer melodrama showing at the Opera House to-night and to-morrow. Features of the production are the discovery of, a murder clue. Miss Bruce's desperate encounter with a blackmailer, the dramatic confession in an open courtroom, and the detectives search for clues. " The Crowd Roars."—Robert Taylor's admirers agree that " The Crowd Roars," which is showing at the Opera House with " Stronger Than Desire," is his finest pict ture. He is supported by Maureen O'Sullivan, Frank Morgan, and Edward Arnold. WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOLS MONTHLY MEETING OF BOARD Major H. S. Orbell occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Waitaki High Schools' Board yesterday afternoon. Satisfaction was expressed by members at the commencement of the installation of the heating system in the Waitaki Girls' High School hall. The appointment of Mr J. B. E. Dickson as temporary instructor in the metalwork department at the boys' school was approved. Rector's Report The rector of the Waitaki Boys' High School (Mr F. Milner) reported that Messrs Weeks, Ltd. (Christchurch), had presented the school with an electrically - driven printing press, which was at present being assembled in the metalwork room. The gift was made through Mr R. W. Hill. Mrs Trenchard (Hororata) had offered to make an endowment to the school of £SO as a memorial prize to her son. the late Flying-officer H. A Trenchard, R.A.F. Mr J. H. Main (Oamaru) had offered .to present a debating scroll or shield for the annual debating contest between the Christchurch and the Waitaki High Schools The relatives of the late Geoffrey Keddell had offered to present to the school the medals won by the famous Australian and New Zealand champion athlete and soldier. The tree-planting activities of the school had been continued, and eifts of plants had been received from Mr G. V. Wild (inspector of technical and manual work) and Lieutenant G. B. Stevenson. Distinguished Old Boys The report stated that a number of old bovs of the school had distinguished themselves in both scholastic and military realms. At Cambridge University, J Davidson, M.A., who entered St. John s College as Strathcona Exhibitor, had won a series of honours in the history schoolRoyal Empire Society's Frewen Lord Prize. Strathcona History Scholarship Sir Hugh Bartle Frere Scholarship, and Holland Rose Scholarship. Distinguishing themselves in the military forces, were Brigadier E. Puttick, D. 5.0., officer commanding New Zealand troops in Egypt during the absence in England of General Freyberg; Colonel Kenrich, director of medical services; Lieutenant-colonel T. King, assistant director of ordnance; and Colonel L. M, Inglish, commander of the Fourth Infantry Brigade, all of whom were with the first echelon It was the intention of the school to send suitable Christmas parcels to all old boys serving overseas whose regimental numbers were known. ' ■ The report was received and approved. Accounts amounting to £3371 15s 7d (High Schools) and £l3l lis 8d (Technical School), were passed for payment. QUEEN CARNIVAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO HAND G L. Grenfell, , £ls; staff Waitaki County Council, £l4 0s 9d; Tokarahi Committee, £lO 10s; Ardgowan Committee, £9 16s 6d; Hilderthorpe Committee, £3 6s; Eveline Women's Institute, £2 4s;—total to date, £4379 5s 2d. MINIATURE RIFLES Railway v. Oamaru.—An enjoyable evening was spent at the Railway Club's range recently, when the return match. Railway v Oamaru. was fired. Scoring was high, four possibles 'being scored throughout the shoot, which resulted in a win for Railway by 861 points to 854 in an 11 a-side match. SKMNG VACATION WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOL PARTY A ski-ing holiday in the Hermitage region, Mount Cook, was spent by a party of 10 boys from the Waitaki Boys' High School, accompanied by Mr L. V. Bryant. The party made its headquarters at the Ball Hut, and obtained its ski-ing at the Caroline and Ball Glaciers. Towards the end of the week all the boys qualified for the badge awarded by the Mount Cook Tourist Company, for proficiency in straight running, stemming, herring-bon-ing and turning. A series of races was also run. In the downhill championships the results were: I. Linklater 1, M. Ellis 2 A. Shand 3, M. McDowell 4. In the slalom event, Linklater and Ellis deadheated for first plac*.

PERSONAL In his report to the Waitaki High Schools' Board yesterday, the rector of the Waitaki Boys' High School (Mi F. Milner), stated that Colonel Rowlings, officer commanding the Southern Command, would visit the school during this term to present shooting trophies won by the school corns. KUROW Emergency Precaution Committee On Sunday morning Dr Fitzgerald, Dr Bevan-Brown, Dr Butler, and Messrs Richardson and Fisher, members of the Oamaru Emergency Committee, visited Kurow to inspect buildings and confer with local members of the committee. The local members present were Dr Aitken, Mrs T. A. Munro, Messrs A. C J. Robinson. A. H. Chapman, T Sanders L Pavletich, and D. R Blyth. Arrangements for accommodating people evacuated from Oamaru in the event of necessity were discussed, and buildings to be requisitioned for accommodation purposes were inspected. Later, the Oamaru party left to inspect the Special School at Otekaike. Patriotic Committee A big effort is being made by the local committee to raise money for the Patriotic Fund, and keen interest was shown at the meeting on Thursday, which was presided over by Mr D. E. Neave. A community sing to be conducted by 4ZB will be held on September 20, and an entertainment by Miss Mary Pratt (air force queen) and party may be held later. School Committee At the monthly meeting of the School Committee Mr A. H. Chapman presided. The roll stood at 137—secondary 17. Miss A. Low commenced duties as assistant on September 3. The picture projector had arrived, and arrangements were made to purchase films. It was decided to purchase native shrubs to plant in a shrubbery to be formed as a centennial memorial The secretary reported that laboui would be supplied by the department for three weeks' work in the school grounds. P.W.M.U. The monthly meeting of the P.W.M.U was held last week, Mrs T. A Munro presiding over a fair attendance. A letter was received from Mrs Cleave tendering her resignation as president, on account of ill-health, but it was agreed that thy secretary should write asking her to hold the position nominally until the end ol the year. Arrangements were made for a spring flower show to be held on Octobet 4. The Ladies' Guild held a bring and buy sale in aid of the manse fund. Address by Mr Milner Under the auspices of the Anglican Church. Mr F. Milner delivered an address to a large audience in the Memorial Hall, his subject being " The Far East." Mr J. Tripp presided. Mr Milner gave an informative address on Japan and hei aims and the motives underlying her actions Japan was aggressive, determined to act, and believed she had a Divine mission in the world, Mr Milner said Conflict between the United States and Japan seemed to be inevitable, but. at the moment, America was not ready The British Government's policy was conciliatory at present, dictated by the Empire's preoccupation and by the fact thai the dominions did not want to be embroiled in the Pacific.