North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24401, 12 September 1940, Page 12

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

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SHIPPING ACTIVITIES I

PORT OF OAMARU High Water. —September 12: 11.43 a.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, will load to-day for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Tuesday, September 17, for Wellington. Napier and Gisborne, via ports. MAJESTIC THEATRE FRANK CAPRA’S LATESTTRIUMPH “Mr Smith Goes to Washington.”—An exposition of how the game of political graft is carried on forms the basis of “Mr Smith Goes to Washington,” which will continue its season at the Majestic Theatre to-night. The story deals with the adventures of a youngster, more honest than the average politician, who gets into senate on an appointment by a contrived governor to serve the unoxpired term of a senator who has died. He stays in to flay the senators under their o\vn rules, but how he does it is a continued round of exciting situations, interspersed with laughter-provoking incidents Jean Arthur and James Stewart are co-starred, and Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell, Claude Raines and Eugene Paulette are the principal supporting players. 9 OPERA HOUSE “ Full Confession.” —What happens when a determined priest tries to force a stubborn two-fisted brute to confess a murder before an 'innocent man is electrocuted for the crime provides high-pitched drama in R.K.O. Radio's " Full Confession.” with Victor McfcSglan, Sally Ellers. Joseph Callela and Barry Fitzgerald in the leading roles. “ Reno.”—How a little Nevada mining town became the American nation’s divorce capital is interestingly told in “ Reno," R.K.O. Radio's stirring screen drama based on the growth of the famous city. Richard Dix, Gail Patrick and Anita Louise are the leading players. LIME FOR FARM LANDS AMPLE SUPPLIES IN NORTH OTAGO 6 During the last few days business men and farmers have commented on the reports published in the Daily Times Indicating a shortage of lime for farm lands in Southland. The position locally is just the opposite, for there are ample supplies on hand to meet all local requirements. and a surplus Is available for outside districts. In fact, local lime works are not at present working to full capacity. and at one of them six men had to be put off recently as there were not sufficient orders coming in to keep a full staff employed. The output of one of the local works could be greatly Increased to meet requirements from outside districts.

PATRIOTIC GALA WOMEN’S ORGANISATIONS TO ASSIST The women of North Otago have been asked to assist at the patriotic gala to be held at the racecourse on October 5. and a committee of representatives of various women’s organisations has decided to arrange for a stall at the gala. All women’s organisations arc combining in this worthy effort, and will supply helpers and saleable articles such as cakes meats, dainty dishes, vegetables, and needlework of any description. Mrs Green has been appointed convener of the tearooms, and gifts of cakes are requested, and also helpers to assist in the tearooms. Gifts may be left on October 4 at the sandbag shelters to be erected at Dalgety’s corner. Helpers willing to assist are asked to notify Mrs A. Dowthwaite, Waiareka, Who is secretary of the combined committee. It is proposed that helpers should work in shifts of an hour and a-half, and that the time from noon to 3 p.m. be reserved for members of the women's Division and the Women's Institutes.

Miss J. B. Wilson, principal of the Waitaki Girls' High School, has advised the Gala Committee that High School girls will undertake the making of sweets and the staffing of a sweets stall at the gala.

QUEEN CARNIVAL FUND The following contributions to the Queen Carnival Fund are acknowledged:— E. S, Brewster £2O, North Otago Table Tennis Tournament £3 3s. Total to date, £4402 8s 2d. The North Otago Scottish Society has given £2O to the Patriotic Fund. NORTH OTAGO SPORTS REVIEW OF THE WEEK New Bowling Green.—The congratulations of bowlers will be extended to the members of the Meadowbank Bowling Club on their enterprise in constructing a second full-sized green. In June, 1939, an area of land adjoining the old green was purchased by the club. A Government subsidy was obtained for excavating and drainage, and 350 yards of soil were removed t»y subsidised labour. The foundation was levelled to take the necessary drainage, which was provided for by seven rows of three-inch pipes. These pipes were covered with 62 yards of rough shingle. Nothing further was done for four months, but in May, 1840, a start •was made with the edging, which consisted of 8 x 2 timber with jarrah pegs, 3ft 6in centres, double-bolted, and an liiInch anchor bolt every 20 feet for extra strength. The shingle was covered with subsoil, and the area covered with four inches of soil to the top of the edging of the green. This work occupied six Saturdays, and was carried out by enthusiastic working bees of members. Drains to carry surplus water from the ditches were next constructed, after which the building of the banks was proceeded with. It is hoped to complete the final sowing of the green in February. Fortunately, there have been 14 consecutive fine Saturdays In Oamaru, which has enabled excellent progress to be made by members. A drain has also been laid from the green to Conway street, a distance of 170 feet, and water has been laid on.

Representative Rugby Players.—The Rugby writer In these columns acknowledges with thanks some Interesting notes about representative players furnished by Mr Alf King, of Dunedin. Mr King writes that prior to the last war, the following North Otago players represented Otago: W, Terewhlti. Oamaru Club, 1879; W. Thomas, Oamaru Club, 1888; W. Grenfell, Oamaru Club, 1891; E. E. Booth, Athletic Club, 1900; M. McElhenny, Excelsior Club, 1900: J. Toohey, Oamaru Club, 1900; R. C. Ongley, Waitakl High School, 1905; E. P. Curran, Athletic Club, 1909. Since the last war the following North Otago players represented Otago: T. Direen, Athletic Club, 1923; J. Grainger, Excelsior Club, 1925; K. Kent, Old Boys’ Club. 1925; G. Loder, Waitaki High School. 1925; K. McDonald. Old Boys’ Club, 1925 The list is compiled on the first game played for Otago. E. E. Booth subsequently played for Kaikoral before being selected for New Zealand, and W. Thomas played for the Union Club, Dunedin, In later years. Mr King recalls that in October. 1917, a seven-a-side tournament was held at Maheno for the purpose of raising funds for soldiers’ parcels, and this effort realised about £BO. For three years, from 1894 to 1897. Oamaru had a Senior Association Football Club, the team taking part in matches at Dunedin and Oamaru, those in Oamaru being played on Queen Victoria’s birthday, May 24. Mr King intimates that he and Mr Bob McGregor—they were full-back and captain respectively of the Athletic fifteen in 1906, when Athletic first won the Citizens’ Shield—intend to be present at the Athletic Club’s annual reunion, which will be held next Saturday.

Golf Championships.—G. F. Sceats beat J. I. McEwan 1 up in the second round of the North Otago Golf Club’s Senior Championship, and in the Junior Championship L. V. Bryant beat H. Dvson, and will play J. Lehany in the final. Amateur Athletics.—The outlook lor the coming season for amateur athletics in Oamaru is not what could be termed bright. A good percentage of the senior members has answered their country’s call, and it will be hard to find a good senior team this year. In the juniors, also, a number will miss the beginning o' the season for the reason that most of them will be In camp with the volunteers. It Is not to be forgotten, however, that although there may not be quantity, there will be quality. Many members have been keeping to a training syllabus during the winter season, and should be in good form for the beginning of the season.

OAMARU BOATING CLUB ANNUAL REPORT Although the season opened under adverse conditions, satisfactory progress was made last season by the Oamaru Boating Club. In its annual report, the committee states that the plant was in good condition, and there were no oars during the season. A new racing four was ordered for delivery in February, but. owing to the unsettled conditions, the committee decided to permit the boat to be transferred to the A.N.Z.A.F. The season commenced with a slight decrease in membership, about 22 members turning out. The “ learn-to-row ” campaign earned the club six new members, and during the season four more were elected. Of those members, seven were serving overseas with the military forces, nine more were either waiting to enter or were in training camps, and six were in the territorial forces. The club members had shown increased keenness in regattas, making two trips to Timaru to compete for the John Edmond Cup. Four crews also competed at Waihola, under idea! conditions, At Port Chalmers five crews competed. The finances of the club were satisfactory, although several subscriptions were outstanding. During the season the club held several dances, all of which were financially successful. The annual picnic at Maruakoa proved a delightful outing under ideal conditions. MINIATURE RIFLES Oamaru Club.—P. Shave 79, E. Roney 79, H. Koppert 79, E. Sinclair IS. O. Glynn 78. E. Henderson 78, W. Munro 78, E. Taylor 78, E. Swinard 78, H. Brant 77, R. Roney 77, J. Nlmmo 77. F. Peterson 76, F. Fahey 76, D. Richardson 74, R, Allen 74. R. McEwan 73, W. Johnston 73, G, Doran 73. M. Jordan 72, I. Hedges 72, J, May 72. J, Dunn 72. F. Cockburn 70, I. C. Swinard 69. R. Swinard 68, L. Brant 66.

LAWN TENNIS MEADOWBANK CLUB There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Meadowbank Lawn Tennis Club, held on Tuesday night. Mr A. R. Tail presided. The election of officers resulted as follows;—President, Mr A. R. Tail; vicepresidents, Messrs H. Hore and K. Spowart; secretary. Miss D. Miller; treasurer, Miss O. Rutherford: club captain, Mt L. J. South; committee—Mesdames A. R. Tail and Spowart, Messrs R. Brown, W. Thomas and K. C. McDonald; ladder secretaries, Mrs Tait and Mr K. C. McDonald; social conveners, Mrs Spowart and Miss Blyth: delegate to the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association, Mr K. C. McDonald: trustees, Miss O. Rutherford and Mr A. R. Tait; honorary auditor, Mr H. J. Robertson. Opening day was fixed for Saturday, September 28. Seven new members were elected. It was decided to reduce the men's subscription to £1 17s 6d and the subscription for players under 20 years of age to £l. The women’s subscription, it was decided, would remain at £1 7s 6d and the school children’s fee at ss. The secretary was instructed to write congratulating Mr S. G. McDougall on his election as president of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association. Members felt that it was an honour for North Otago for one of its leading players to be elected to this position. Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring officers, and Mr H. J. Robertson, who has carried out the duties of honorary auditor for a considerable time. The resignation as a member of the Club of Mr P. T. Mulligan was accepted with regret. It was stated that Mr Mulligan had been a member for a considerable number of years, and was always willing to help the club in every way. The secretary (Miss D. Miller) was instructed to write to Mr Mulligan conveying the club’s best wishes and also to Mr N. McQuade. whose resignation, after a long membership, was also accepted with regret. WESLEY CLUB The Rev. W. B. Pickering was in the chair at the annual meeting of the Wesley Lawn Tennis Club on Tuesday night. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, the Rev. Mr Pickering; secretary, Mr D. Laurie; club captain, Mr S. Robbie; deputy captain, Mrs Crisp: treasurer, Mrs D. Kennedy: ladder secretary. Mr R. Turvey; convener Refreshments Committee. Miss M. Common; trustee, Mrs Campbell. Opening day was fixed for September 28, and the subscription rates remain the same as last year.

BOWLING PHCENIX LADIES’ CLUB The following office-bearers were elected at the annual meeting of the Phcenlx Ladies’ Bowling Club Patronesses. Mesdames Grant and Slater: president, Mrs Grant; vice-president, Mrs J. McLean; junior vice-president, Mrs R. Milligan; secretary, Mrs J. McLean; treasurer. Mrs I. Glass: selectors, Mesdames E. Watts and C Ashton; committee —Mesdames W. Aikenhead, Grant, J. McLean, R. Milligan, C. Ashton, E. Watts. Jamieson, I. Glass, Sorley, J. T. Adams, Henderson. Misses Coalman and J. Symington: convener for refreshments, Mrs Adams; delegate to Otago Centre, Miss Addess. It was decided to hold a market day on September 20. . PERSONAL Visitors to the Town Queen’s Hotel.—Mrs and Miss Ongley (Talhape); Mr Jameson (Lower Hutt); Mr H. W. Bundle, Mr Gunyon, Mr Collett, Mr J, R. Wilson (Dunedin); Miss Church (Kurow).