North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24406, 18 September 1940, Page 12

North Otago and Provincial Section

WAITAKI HOSPITAL BOARD MONTHLY MEETING MEDICAL CARE OF BRITISH CHILDREN A request was received by the Waitaki Hospital Board yesterday morning from the Department of Health that the board should afford to British children transferred to New Zealand for the duration of the war and six months afterwards, free of charge, any out-patient treatment within the scope of the out-patient services at the hospital. The board agreed to give all possible assistance in the manner requested. The Department of Health advised thai plans and specifications for the engineering required at the Oamaru Hospital had been approved—The secretary reported that tenders would be dealt with at the next board meeting. The Department of Health advised thai future electricity loading at the hospital would be considerably less than the present loading, when the new heating scheme * was put into operation.—Received. Mr W. I. Steenson (architect) notified the board that Messrs Maynard and Armstrong had completed the contract for the erection of the medical superintendent's residence at the hospital.—Received. . The resignations of Nurse M. M. Parker from the nursing staff and of Miss M. Lightwood from the administration staff. on account of her approaching marriage, were accepted with regret, and appreciation expressed of their services. Accounts and salaries amounting to £3740 6s were passed for payment. The tender of Mr W. R. Williams of £18,115 for the nurses' home' extension was accepted, subject to the Minister's approval. Xt was decided to call for tenders for the supply of meat, bread, milk, coal, fish, and; for the disposal of kitchen refuse. , ~ The board expressed approval of the work carried out by subsidised men on the wall at Victoria Home. Miss Joan Guthrie was appointed temporary cashier-clerk. Miss Marjorie Jones, shorthand-typist at the board's office, and Miss Josephine J. Grant, of the Timaru Public Hospital, a junior sister at the Oamaru Hospital. Oamaru Hospital Tlv medical superintendent (Dr Bevaii Brown) reported that there were 92 patients in hospital at the beginning of the month; 115 were admitted, 108 discharged, and 14 had died, leaving ?5 remaining at the end of the month. The number of operations was 61, out-patients visits 193 daily, average of in-patients 89.9. Details are as follows:—Fraser Ward: Beds 19, average 32.39. excess 13.39. Hall Ward: 19. 28.26, 9.26. Children's ward: 18, 20.61, 2.61. Annexe: Average 7.87. Isolation, .77. Kurow Hospital The matron reported that there were three patients In the Kurow Hospital at the beginning of the month, seven were admitted and eight discharged, leaving two remaining at the end of the month. • ':;-Victoria 1 Home The .matron reported that there were 23 inmates! at the home, none having been discharged .or admitted. An enjoyable entertainment was given at the home by the Columba Choir. QUEEN CARNIVAL FUND The following contributions to the Queen Carnival Fund are acknowledged:— Wardell Brothers fOmarama) £SO, J. E. Presland £5, W. S. Crombie £3 10s, F. Taverner £3 3s, Andrew. Mitchell £2 2s. Adam Mackay, Ltd., £1 Is, F. J. Tannock 10s, A. Millar 10s. J. E. McNulty 10s. " Wellwisher " ss. /

Waitaki Red Cross.—There was an excellent attendance at the euchre and dance held in the Waitaki Hall by the local Red Cross'branch on Saturday night. The tables were full, and prizes.were awarded to Mrs Whitteker 1, and Miss M. Keen 2, and the consolation to Mrs G. Fulford. The men's prize was won by Mr B. Dickson, and Mr D. G. Whitteker second, and Mr J. Broadley received the consolation prize. Mrs Hewson and Mr Mountford supplied the music for the dance, and Mr H. Brosnan was M.C.

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

PATRIOTIC FUND AIR FORCE QUEEN MEETING OF COMMITTEE Mr M. F. E. Cooney (organiser) wls in the chair at a meeting of the North Otago Committee which is conducting the appeal on behalf of the Air Force Queen (Miss Mary Pratt) in connection with the Patriotic Fund. The chairman gave a welcome to Mr H. P. Kent, who had agreed to undertake the work of honorary secretary of the committee. Messrs S Hock and R. B. Meek were appointed to the Executive Committee. Reports were submitted on various activities in connection with the appeal. Mr McElvey had undertaken to conduct, with Mr McGregor and the Boy Scouts, a bottle drive in Oamaru. Mr S. Hook reported that, with Mr E. D. Watt's, ho was arranging a children's fancy dres..; parade and " search for talent " in the Opera House on October 18. Mrs Dodds reported that the sub-committee would hold the antiques and arts and crafts display during the week commencing on October 21. and Mr L. J. South, on behali of the Little Theatre Society, stated thai the society's entertainment would be presented in the Opera House during Laboui Day week. Mr D. R. Corson reported that all bowling clubs in North Otago had been circularised in connection with the bowling tournament in support of the Air Force Queen, and Mr Kent reported on the steps being taken by sporting bodies to raise funds. Mr E. D. Walt-, stated that the North Otago Horticultural Society would hold a patriotic stall at the flower show, and that the Phoenix Ladies' Bowling Club would conduct a stall for the fund on Friday. Mr Cooney said the offer of the statf of the Waitaki Electric Power Board to hold a novel bicycle " hike" had been accepted with thanks. He stated that any organisation intending to hold functions for patriotic purposes should communicate with himself or the secretary to avoid a clashing of dates. Mr R. K. Gardiner (county clerk) who is treasurer of the North Otago Patriotic Fund, will continue in that office for the queen carnival fund.

TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ARRANGEMENTS It was stated at a meeting of the Townswomen's Guild on Monday afternoon that arrangements for staffing an emergency hospital were complete, and that the guild had arranged for voluntary workers for cooking, laundry, and domestic work, and also for stretchers, bedding, hot-water bottles, and sundries. Mrs R. K. Ireland presided at the meeting. The sum of £24 3s had been obtained as the result of a bridge drive, and the proceeds were to be devoted to the soldiers' parcels fund. The president returned thanks to those who had assisted in the drive. Mrs S. Nixon spoke on her experiences in war-time England, and dealt with the fortitude of the people and the great skill and courage of the women ambulance drivers. She spoke of the preparations that were being made in England, and of the amazing speed at which they were being carried out. MAGISTRATE'S COURT HABITUAL INEBRIATE CONVICTED David Lauder, who had five previous convictions for drunkenness Within six months, and a long list of previous convictions, was convicted by Mr H. W. Bundle. S M at the Oamaru Magistrate s Court yesterday afternoon of drunkenness and the breach of his prohibition order on September 14, and was fined 20s on the second charge. Evidence was given by Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor, who prosecuted tor the police, and on each charge Lander was ordered to be detained on Roto-Roa Island for a period of two years, the magistrate commenting that he was satisfied Lander was an habitual inebriate. David Millar was fined 5s and costs (10s) for cycling through the avenue of trees in Thames street. For overloading a heavy motor vehicle, David Munro Tait was fined 20s and costs (10s). The borough inspector (Mr N. E. Colville) prosecuted in these cases.

OAMARU'S DUG-OUT OFFICIALLY OPENED YESTERDAY REPATRIATION OF SOLDIERS Oamaru's Dug-out on Dalgety's corner was officially opened yesterday by the Mayor (Mr L. J, K. Familton) before a good attendance of the public. The Dugout is a rectangular building, with sandbags piled around the walls. A large stall displaying articles for sale faces the main opening, and a good trade was done over it before and after the official opening. The Mayor said that the object of the Dug-out was to augment funds for the repatriation of soldiers, and all money would go to the Air Force Queen. It was every citizen's duty to support the Dug-out and help the boys who were fighting to keep democracy and the British Empire safe. "We are very fortunate," the Mayor said, " in living in a country where we spend no sleepless nights or go without meals, and not in one which is being constantly bombed by the enemy. To keep the boys going, we will have to give all we have." The Mayor thanked the Waitaki County Council and Oamaru Borough Council staffs for erecting the building, and also the women of bpth town and country who were assisting behind the counter. WAIAREKA SALE SMALL YARDINGS Good lines of fat ewes realised 40s 6d, and 39s 6d at yesterday's stock sale at Waiareka. There were small yardings in the section, however, prices being considerably forward. Entries in other lines were also small, prices showing a fair increase. The prices realised were as follows: Fat Sheep.—Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For H. W. Simpson (Otekaike), 3 wethers 31s. 4 33s 9d, 1 30s; A. Lory (Airedale), pen. ewes 36s 6d, pen 34s 6d, pen 32s 6d; a client, 5 wethers 335; J. Cooper, pen wethers 21s. The North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For a client, 1 ewe 31s, 1 21s 6d; D. McCulloch (Ngapara), 1 ewe 39s 6d, 4 375, 4 31s 6d; Mrs E. G. Kennedy (Windsor), 3 wethers 37s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For Cant Bros. (Tapui), 2 ewes 40s 6d, 4 39s 6d, 232 s 6d; W. Gibson (Enfield), 4 ewes 36s 6d, 3 39s 9d; a client, 2 ewes 9s. The National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., sold: For R. A. Matheson (Ardgowan), 1 ewe 34s 9d, 2 325; a client. 3 four-tooth wethers 38s 6d; Miller Brothers (Ngapara), 5 two-tooth wethers 355, 1 265, 10 ewes 29s 3d, 6 26s 3d, 4 255, 3 16s 6d; B. Chalmers (Oamaru), 1 two-tooth wether 355: J. B. Reid (Kauru Hill), 4 wethers 395; a client, 3 two-tooth wethers 375, 233 s 6d, 1 31s 6d; W. M. Waddle (Tokarahi), 8 ewes 29s 6d, 6 28s 6d, 6 26s 6d; W. M. Robertson (Hilderthorpe), 2 two-tooth wethers 38s, 3 375; E. Watson (Windsor), 1 hogget 30s, 3 235, 221 s. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold: For A. Twaddle, pen ewes 355; G. Fiddes (Windsor), pen hoggets 28s 6d; Mrs A. H. Kennedy (Windsor). 2 ewes 18s 6d, 239 s 3d; D. McCulloch (Ngapara), pen ewes 29s Gd, 4 ewes 375, 4 31s 3d. Store Sheep.—The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For G. Grant, jun. (Hakataramea), 150 Corriedale ewe hoggets 29s Id; a client, 38 f.m. ewes In lamb 255. Dairy Cattle.—The North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For D. C. Allan (Kauru Hill). 2 heifers £4, 2 £2 10s, 1 £2 ss. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client, 1 cow in profit £7 10s; H. Morrison (Enfield), 1 cow £3 7s 6d; S. Craig (Pukeuri), 1 cow £4 12s 6d; Mrs Croft (Pukeuri), 1 cow £1; a client, 1 cow in milk £3. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For G. D. Jardine (Airedale), 1 cow £lO ss; James Dalziel (Windsor). 1 cow £7 10s.

Fat Cattle.—Dalgety and Co. sold: For W. Malcolm (Enfield), 1 steer £lB 12s 6d, 1 cow £l3 10s; C. Reid (Awamoa), 1 cow £lO, 1 £5 12s 6d: J. L. McLean (Awamo=). 1 cow £7 ss, 1 £5 10s. The North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For W. Malcolm (Enfield), 1 steer £7 15s. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold: For G. Bruce (Totara), 1 steer £l3, 1 cow £ll 15s, 1 £ll. 1 heifer £lO, 1 steer £5 ss. The National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For R. A. Matheson (Ardgowan), 1 cow £ll 2s 6d. Pigs.—Bruce Christie and Co., sold: For C. Parker (Awamoa), 2 slips 32s 6d. 2 325. 231 s; J. Forrester fTeschemakers), 2 weaners 31s, 230 s, 1 28s, 1 30s, 3 275; J. Black (Ardgowan), 3 weaners 30s 6d, 1 26s 6d, 3 25s 6d: J. Dalgety (Kakanui), 4 weaners 275. 226 s 6d, 1 26s 6d, 3 255; J. Small (Ardgowan), 1 weaner 30s, 4 28s 6d, 1 28s, 9 265.

LAWN TENNIS AWAMOA CLUB Mr J. H. Main presided at the annual meeting of ' the Awamoa Lawn Tennis Club on Monday night. The annual report showed that the club had had an active season, and the balance sheet indicated a much sounder financial footing than in the previous season. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr Malcolm Holmes; president. Mr J. H. Main; vice-presidents-Messrs H. Familton, J. Familion, C. J. L, Mollison. and R. B. Nicholls; honorary s«!creta"v. Mr L. Henry; ladder secretary. Mr L. Wnlton: committee—Messrs C. Moll!so">, W. Duthie. Mesdames Mollison, Duthle# W. B. Turvey. and Mis? Armstrong: club captain. Mr N. Glass; deputy club captain, Mr F. Familton; delegates to North OtEffo Lawn Tennis AssociationMessrs J. Familton, N. Glass, and L. Henry,' Opening day was fixed for Saturday. October 12. It was decided to send a letter of congratulation to Mr S. G. McDougall on his election as president of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association. The president stated that Mr McDougall's appointment was well merited, and wps a tan"iblc recognition of his active interest in the advancement of the game over a period. Three recommendations were passed for approval by the North Otago Lawn Tennis Association. These were that only one championship competition be staged bythe association: that players participating in the competitions contribute the sum of Is towards (he cosl of balls: and that the championship matches be played at intervals of three weeks, and not fortnightly, as previously. PERSONAL A motion of sympathy with Mr A. McTnnes. a member of the board, in the death of his brother, was adopted by the Waitaki Hospital Board at its meeting yesterday. Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel.—Mr A. Woods, Mr A. C. Rowe, Mr J. Finlayson, Mr C. R. Wilson, Mr J. R. Darling. Mr T. W. Exton, Mr' L. Holden Mirams, Mr C. V. Dayus. Mr H. W. Bundle, Mr N. Cherry, Mr W. Lillico, Mr H. B. Patrick, Mr and Mrs F. C. Drake, Miss Diana Drake, Miss Mary Pratt (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs H. F. Cameron, Mrs A. Cambridge (Omarama).

HOSPITAL OVERCROWDING FIGURES PLACED BEFORE BOARD The medical superintendent of the Oamaru Public Hospital (Dr Bevan Brown) placed before the Waitaki Hospital Board yesterday morning figures which demonstrated the serious overcrowding that has prevailed at the Oamaru Public Hospital for some considerable time. Dr Bevan Brown impressed on the board the urgency of the hospital extensions, and stated that yesterday (September 17), there were 82 patients in hospital—Fraser Ward 29, Hall Ward 30. Children's Ward 16, annexe 5, isolation 2—the lowest figures tor the month to date. Excluding the annexe and isolation beds, there were 58 authorised beds in the hospital, and yesterday there were 75 patients. The daily average of patients from September 1 to 16 was 88.8, and on six days there were over 90, namely, September 3, 91: 4, 90; 9, 91; 10, 95; 11. 96, 12, 97. These figures, the report added, showed tile position that had arisen at the hospital through lack of accommodation. OAMARU BOATING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING Mr D. Martyn (president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Oamaru Boating Club on Monday night. The president referred to the progress of the club during the year in spite of the war. Naturally, like most other sporting bodies, membership h&d been affected, and they were proud of the fact that seven members were on active service, nine were waiting to be called up, and six were in the territorials. That was certainly a verv fine record, and those members left behind would have to keep the interest of the club at heart and keep things going generally. The annual report and balance snect were adopted. Election of Officers The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr R. K. Ireland: president, Mr D. Martyn: vice-presidents-Messrs D. Stronach, R. J. Hinkley, E. G. Lane, G T. Gillies. E. W. McKelvey, J. Mackie, R. Heselwood; club captain. Mr C. Rennic: deputy captain, Mr B. Patterson; secretary and treasurer, Mr D. W. G. Marshall; honorary auditor. Mr D. Martvn: committee—Messrs M. Plunket, D. Sparks. D. Maddigan, W. Hammill; delegates to Otago Rowing Association—Messrs E Fairburn. J. Turnbull, C. Brown; trustees Post Office Savings Bank, Messrs G L Grenfell and J. Grant, in conjunction with Mr J. M. Forrester; trustees Boat Account, Messrs R. K. Ireland and G. L. Grenfell. _ . . The annual subscription was fixed at the same rate as last year, and juniors (under 18 years of age) 15s. The Queen Carnival Committee wrote requesting the club's assistance in supporting the Air Force Queen.—The matter was left to the committee.. kinemaTentertainments MAJESTIC THEATRE " Destry Rides Again."—Marlene Dietrich appears with James Stewart in Universal s "Destry Rides Again." which will be screened to-night. One of the seasons most unusual pictures, "Destry Rides Again " is a marked departure from Miss Dietrich's recent screen roles. The list of players includes Mischa Auer, Charles Winninger, Brian Donlevy, Irene Heryey. Una Merkel, Allen Jenkins, Warren Hymer Samuel S. Hinds, Billy Gilbert and many others. The picture is a dramatic spectacle of the old West, in which hard riding and quick shooting are interspersed with the stirring mob scenes that have filled so many pages in the history of the American frontier. As the singing, fighting star entertainer of the Last Chance Saloon, Miss Dietrich has a role that gives full scope to her talents for drama, comedy and music. Her costumes, ranging from the sketchiest brevities to a highly decorative cowgirl outfit, are in keeping with the part. OPERA HOUSE "From Manger to Cross."—ln a world torn with war and tyranny, religion has come to the fore with a new significance, and a picture depicting the life of Christ, from Annunciation to Resurrection, will be screened at the Opera House to-night and at matinee and night sessions to-mor-row. " From Manger to Cross " was made in the Holy Land several years ago. before British engineers reconstructed the roads into modern highways, and before any of the modern edifices now such a feature of Jerusalem were built, thus the <eal atmosphere of the days in which Christ lived is captured. An associate feature of vital interest to be screened is a picture showing the might of Britain s Army, Navy and Air Force, and her enormous industrial development and the resources at her disposal. Booking plans are available at the Bristola.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—September 18: 3.33 a.m. and 3.52 p.m. Coastal Movements The Karu is due on Monday to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load to-morrow for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne. via ports. The Waipiata is due about Saturday. September 28, for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton.