THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24414, 27 September 1940, Page 11

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

CRICKET I UNION "CLUi ANNUAL MEETING Mr C. G. Meikle presided at the annual meeting of the Union Cricket Club on Wednesday night. Moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, the chairman referred to the loss of several prominent members of the club, through enlistment with the overseas force. Like all other sports, the members left behind would have to pull their weight to keep cricket going in Oamaru. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr C. G. Meikle; vicepresidents—Messrs A. North. R. McDonald, J. J. Stott, A. Mcßeath, H. J. Ewmg; club captain, Mr J. Maddigan: secretary and treasurer, Mr A. IC Doig; practice captains—Messrs J. Maddigan, A. K. Doig, J. May and C. G. Meikle; sole selector. Mr W L. Borrows; committee —Messrs C. G. Meikle, J. Maddigan. A. K. Doig. L. Blair J. May, L. McCallum and W. L. Borrows; delegates to North Otago Cricket Association, Messrs J. Maddigan and A. K. Doig. -Subscriptions were fixed the same as last year—senior 30s, junior 12s 6d. first year from school ss. It was decided to enter one team in the senior competition and one in the junior competition. Opening day was fixed for Tuesday, October 1. at 5.30 p.m.. when a practice ■will be held. NORTH OTAGO GUN CLUB Successful shoot Some good shooting was witnessed at the North Otago Gun Club's shoot on Saturday, despite a stiff breeze. , The resuits were i"~~ Six-bird Eye-opener.—A Rae 02yds). C. Thompson (16), 6; H. D. Sim (14), P. Shave III). T. Stephens (13'/,, J.-. Rae 14). 5; R. C. Thompson (12). K. A. King (13). G. Martin (11). 4. • Seven-bird Match.—A. Rae (14yds), possible; M. C. Thompson (12), C. Thompson (17). G. Martin (11). 6; H. D. Sim (14), J. Rae (14), P. Shave (11). 5; K. A. King Nine-bird Match.—C. Thompson (17yds), J. Rae (14). K. A. King (13), 8; H. D. Sim (14). A. Rae (14). 7; E. C. Thompson (12), P. Shave (11). 6; T. Stephens (13). G. lix'-bird Mat'ch.-C. Cleverly (11yds) C. Martin (11), 6; H. D. Sim (14). J. Rae (15). K.-A. King (15). J. Farrell (11), 4; A. Rae (14), C. Thompson (18), 3. First Miss Out.—A. Rae shared the stake •with C. Thompson, who came second. Six-bird.—Back one yard per hit, C. Thompson, commencing at 18yds, shot the possible; K. A. King, commencing at 14 5.

OAMARU BOROUGH COUNCIL - MONTHLY MEETING The Mavor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council last night. _, _ ' The North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association wrote thanking the council for the remission of half the general rate, and Mr J. H. Main thanked the council for acceding to his requests with reference to water supply and street lighting.—Received. The Federation of Local Bodies' Employees' and General Workers acknowledged with thanks the hospitality and courtesy extended by Crs Mitchell ana Barclay at the recent discussion respecting the new award.—Received. The Defence Department was granted the use of Takaro Park for training purposes. The Oamaru Harbour Board wrote thanking the council for its approval of shifting the fence back into council property in order to make the quarry safe. —Received. The Oamaru Chamber of Commerce wrote in reference to holiday accommodation, requesting that the council set up an accommodation bureau to record and tabulate information regarding private accommodation.—Referred to Mr E. D. Watts. The curator of the Gardens (Cr J. Tait) advised that £l2O of the £l5O allowed in the estimates for No. 13 scheme men had been spent, and the work would finish within three weeks unless an additional subsidy was available.—lt was decided the work should cease when the sum was spent. The resignation of Mr W. H. Selfe from the gasworks staff was accepted as from December 31, and appreciation was expressed by the Mayor and councillors of Mr Selfe's good services to the, department. Foreman's Report The foreman (Mr F. G. Whiting) reported that scarifying and grading had been carried out in Ribble and Dart streets and the road leading to Victoria Home. The stone walls and kerbing in Till street, which were being done by the Beautifying Society, were nearly completed. Five domestic services were connected to the high-pressure main, and five were repaired. All the domestic services in Aln and Cross streets were connected to the new four-inch main. Eighteen men were employed on town maintenance, and three on sanitation.—The report was received. Traffic Inspection The traffic inspector (Mr N. E. Colvllle) reported that Mr Paton had registered another 88 dogs, the fees amounting to £35 10s, making the total registered 362 and fees £l3O 10s. The canvass of the town would be completed next week, and it was expected to have over 400 dogs registered for the year. After the registrations had been completed Mr Paton would spend the remaining period of his term concentrating on the dog nuisance in Thames street, after which it was hoped an appreciable Improvement would be evident. Various householders had been warned for depositing rubbish upon the streets, and unless a decided improvement was shown in future, more drastic action would have to be taken to stop this offence against the by-laws. The pedestrian crossings had been repainted, and eight channel crossings were desirable at these crossings In Thames and Reed streets, which would encourage pedestrians to cross the streets at the correct places and also be a great help to women wheeling prams.—The report was received. Abattoirs The manager of the municipal abattoirs reported that the stock slaughtered in August comprised 42 cows, 76 heifers, 56 steers, 684 sheep, 2 lambs, and 28 pigs. Fees amounted to £lO3 13s 4d, and slaughtermen's cheques to £63 ss. Race Inspector's Report The race inspector (Mr D. Fraser) reported that it had been necessary to ex*tend the wing dam and deepen the cut at the intake, but an average of 12 cusecs was maintained in the race. Preliminary - work was carried out with the reconstruction of Douglas's No. 2 flume. Ardgowan, the old flume removed, new supporting timbers placed in position, and the replacement made with 133 ft Bin of steel sections. —The report was received. Parallel Parking The traffic inspector (Mr N. E. ColvillcJ) recommended that the present system of angle parking in Thames street from Dee to Itchen streets be changed to parallel parking, with a time limit. The danger from angle parking was such, he said, that it was a miracle that serious accidents had not occurred. He also recommended parallel parking in Tees, Tyne, and Itchen streets, and the establishment of parking areas near the business area. After a full discussion, a motion to adopt the recommendations was lost by four votes to five. The voting was: For—Crs Tait, Mitchell, Butterfield, and Meikle: against —Crs Grenfell. Hodge, Macrae, Kirkness, and Wilson. _ It was suggested to the By-laws Committee that the angle of parking be made less acute to the line of traffic. PATRIOTIC GALA MEETING OF EXECUTIVE The executive of the North Otago Patriotic Gala Committee held a meeting last night, Mr W. H. Brundell (chairman) occupying the chair. The secretary (Mr C. G. Meikle) reported that members of St. John Ambulance Brigade, with the ambulance, would attend the gala. Advice was received that the Walmate Highland Pipe Band would attend at the gala, and would co-operate with the North Otago Highland Pipe Band. The Retailers' Committee advised that the request for business premises to close on Saturday, October 5, for the gala, had been acceded to. It was agreed to include in the programme a sack race for children at 4.15 p.m. It was decided to request the Waitaki Boys' High School Band to take part in the procession on the Friday night, and at the gala on the Saturday. ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Columba Tennis Club.—At a meeting of the Columba Tennis Club on Wednesday night Mr L. Battersby was appointted treasurer in place of Mr J. R. Taylor. Mr B. B. Walton presided. Congratulations were extended to Mr S. G. McDougall on his election to the presidency of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association. It was decided to hold a meeting next Wednesday to consider the question of carrying on the game next season. Flower Show Competition.—Six entrants in the cake weight-guessing competition held in connection with the North Otago Horticultural Society's show tied, all guesses being of the correct weight, which was 61b 12jiz. The following arc the names of the winners:—Mrs Macaulay, Mr Bruce Stevens. Miss Betty Thomson. Mr McKelvey, Mr D. S. Grenf ell, and Mr H. J. S. Grater. SHIPPING. ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—September 27: 10.55 a.m and 11.24 p.m. Coastal Movements The Karu is due about Friday, October 11, to load for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipiata is due to leave Auckland to-day, and is expected here about Sat•urdav, October 5, to discharge and load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on Wednesday. October 2, for Wellington. Napier and Gisborne, via ports.

KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "Nurse Edith Cavell."—A miscarriage of justice that caused an unselfish humanitarian to pay the supreme penalty is threaded into an intensely melodramatic film, v Nurse Edith Cavell." starring Anna Neagle, which shows finally to-night. Based on actual facts embodied in official war records, the story is an unforgettable human document of Edith Cavell's martydrom. It affords Anna Neagle, popular British star, her first Hollywood role, and has a supporting cast of 40 players, including Zasu Pitts, George Sanders, and May Robson. There is an excellent supporting programme. "Another Thin Man."—Majestic Theatre patrons will be privileged to follow the popular "Thin Man" team of William Powell and Myrna Loy through another ofi their frolicsome sleuthing adventures when "Another Thin Man " is screened at that theatre to-morrow. Pithy wisecracks and hilarious comedy situations lift their latSsr 3 presentation well above the common class of murder mysteries. Centring round the efforts of Nick Charles, debonair amateur detective, to unravel a particularly complicated double murder mystery, the film moves at a brisk clip from the outset, and provides entertainment of a class that is not ofen seen on the screen. William Powell, suave and competent as ever after his two years' layoff from screen appearances, gives another delightful characterisation as Nick Charles, and Miss Loy is equally good as his wife. An addition to their family circle inthis film is Nick Charles, jun., a little bundle of mischief who vies with Asta, the pup, as chief scene-stealer. OPERA HOUSE "I've Got a Horse."—Sandy Powell, the popular North Country comedian of radio, music hall, and pantomime, has now reached the top flight of fame by his wonderful performance in " I've Got a Horse." the G-B-D comedy which will be shown to-night. The picture has everything in it that one could desire for an evening's hilarious entertainment. There are songs by Noel Gay, exciting racecourse scenes, a brilliant supporting cast—and Sandy Powell. " The Return of the Frog."—Showing at the Opera House to-night and Friday is a gripping mystery thriller. It is the film adaption of the story " The India Rubbermen." The plot centres around the activities of " The Frogs," a band of criminals murdering and menacing society, and the work of Inspector Elk, brilliantly played by Gordon Harker, who ultimately captures the gang. To-morrow's Programmes " The Great White Trail."—Renfrew, the singing Mountie, appears to-morrow afternoon and night in the story from a famous book, "On the Great White Trail." This is an action drama of the frozen north, and Renfrew has the help of the wonder dog Silver King in bringing in his man. " The Crooked Road."—Stark, gripping, and uncompromising, " The Crooked Road " shows in dramatic manner the steps leading to the downfall of a clever criminal who thought he was too clever to pay the penalty of his misdeeds. A murder is committed in which either of two men might be guilty, and the audience is in suspense as to which is the killer. Edmund Lowe, Irene Henry Wilcoxon play the leading roles. ST. PAUL'S HAEREMAI CLUB SELECTIONS FROM ORATORIO Last Tuesday night a delightful programme of selections from oratorio was given by the St. Paul's Haeremai Club, the arrangements of which were in the hands of Mesdames Bartlett and Dixon. The stage was tastefully decorated, and a crowded hall thoroughly enjoyed the following items: —Chorus, " O Father Whose Almighty Power" (Judas Maccabaeus), St. Paul's Choir; songs—" Arm, Arm, Ye Brave " (Judas Maccabaeus), Mr W. Renton; "Ye People Rend Your Hearts." and "If With All Your Hearts" (Elijah). Mr J. Hinton; "Honour and Arms" (Samson). Mr C. Campbell; "O Rest in the Lord " (Elijah). Mrs G. A. Macgregor; " O Had I Jubal's Lyre," Mrs Alvin Chase; " I Know That My Redeemer Livcth " (Messiah), Mrs N. E. Glass; chorus, " The Heavens are Telling " (Haydn). St. Paul's Choir; duel, "Love Divine, All Love Excelling " (Daughter of Jairus), Mrs O. McWhirter and Mr R. J. Hinkley; "Who Shall Hinder Tears From Rising (Stabat Mater), Mesdames Chase and Macgregor; trio, " Lift Thine Eyes" (Elijah). Mesdames Chase, Macgregor, and McWhirter; pianoforte trio. " Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (Bach), Misses H. and K. Cartwright, and Mrs C. Campbell. The accompanists were Mesdames G. Donaldson, C. Campbell, and Miss A. Blair, and Mr A. W. Gibb. Th» Rev. Dr T. Paterson moved a vote of thanks to the performers and conveners, and stated that the excellent entertainment presented warranted a larger audience. The host and hostess for the evening were Mr and Mrs E. Kerr. TO-MORROW'S FIXTURES Hockey Oamaru B to play Thistle (Ashburton). at Timaru.—J. McCaffery, T. Sherwin (captain) G. Maynard, R. Brown, N. Goodall, A Minty, E. Sherwin, M. Newton, W. Thomas, K. Thomson, N. Whitburn; emergencies, G. Minty and H. Lightwood. Cars leave Farmers' Co-operative corner at 12.30 p.m.

PERSONAL Mr W. J. Rogers, M.L.C. (Mayor o£ Wanganui), who is spending a few days at Lake Waitaki, was a visitor to Oamaru yesterday. , A motion of sympathy was passed at the meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council last night with Cr N. N. Fraser, in the death of his mother. A signal honour was paid to Mr H. Napier bv the Oamaru Borough Council last night when he was the guest of the Mayor (Mr L. J. K. Familton) and councillors at the Council Chambers to receive their felicitations on his retirement after 33 years' service with the Oamaru Savings Bank. Mr Napier was accompanied by the chief postmaster, Mr J. B. Purcell. and Messrs G. Cartwright and A. Beveridge, of the Post Office staff. The Mayor said Mr Napier had done much for the citizens of the town and had given such satisfaction that he felt Mr Napier should come before the council to be thanked for the good services he had given during his stay in Oamaru. Presenting Mr Napier with a basket of flowers the Mavor said there was nothing more beautiful. They were grown in the Public Gardens and were the finest tribute the residents could give him. He wished Mr Napier the best of luck in his retirement. The deputy Mayor (Mr J. C. Kirkness) joined with the Mayor in wishingMr and Mrs Napier every happiness in the years to come, and Mr Purcell paid a tribute to Mr Napier's efficiency and courtesy in the bank. Mr Napier made a suitable reply. Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel.—Mr H. Adams, Mr J. A. Scoular, Mr R. J. Gilby, Mr J. Gilbert, Mr G. Mora (Dunedin), Mr J. E. Frush (Timaru). Mr J. Garty (Wellington). WAIKOUAITI Patriotic Committee A meeting of the Waikouaiti Patriotic Committee was held on Tuesday night, the Mavor (Mr Andrew Fell) presiding. Several functions to be held in October in aid of the Air Force queen were arranged, the main one being a social in the Public Hall on October 8, at which the Queen, Miss Mary Pratt, and her countesses were expected to be present. A collection at the football match on Saturday resulted in over £5 being handed over to the secretary. A stock drive had been held last week, all stock agents from Palmerston and Mr J. Beck, of Dunedin, giving their services and cars free. The response from the farming community was generous and the chairman reported that the funds should benefit by approximately £4OO. The Ladies' Wool Committee has recently despatched to Dunedina large quantity of knitted garments collected from local and sub-committees in the Waikouaiti County, also a large parcel of books and reading matter for use of the soldiers in camp. Waste Material The Girl Guides, under Miss Lawson's supervision, carried out the collection of waste materials in this locality last Saturday, and the material received is being sorted and packed by the committee for consignment to Dunedin this week.