THE OAMARU DISTRICT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24417, 1 October 1940, Page 12

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

OAMARU DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB GOOD STANDARD OF SHOOTING SUCCESSFUL YEAR ON FEDERAL RANGE The annual report of the Oamaru Defence Rifle Club states, inter alia, that another successful year was experienced on the Federal range The weather conditions were good and the general scoring well up to the standard of previous years Deputy President H. Koppert was congratulated on winning the Club Championship in a competition that was interesting at all stages. The Nichols Cup foi handicap aggregate over all ranges was won by R. L. McLatchie with a score of 627, N. McLatchie being second with 626. The Hopwood Cup for most possibles resulted in a tie between R.M.S Orbell and A. G. Allan, and the Mosely Memorial Cup for handicap aggregate at 600 yards was won by Deputy President II Koppert. The club was again represented at the Otago Rifle Association’s meeting at Easter in Dunedin, and Deputy President H Koppert was successful in winning tire Ashburton Challenge Cup for the highest score in the Ladies' Challenge Shield competition Matches.—Tlie two annual tixtures tor the O.K. Shield with the Kiwi Club resulted in Kiwi winning both events. Handicapping.—The automatic system of handicapping was used again this year, and again proved successful. Members were indebted to R. L. McLatchie foi; time and trouble given in this connection. Finances.—The finances of the club were still in a healthy position. Class Firing.—The annual class firing course was held late in the season, and was well attended It was held In fine weather with good results. Obituary.—lt was with great regret that the club recorded the death of Rifleman J. W. Murdoch, who was a regular attendant at the Federal range for years, and w’as the oldest member of the club By his good nature and kindly disposition, he made many friends in the shooting world. Match Results Match 1 (300 and 500 yards); N. McLatchie, J. Murdoch, S. Taylor. J. Gibson, W. Fallon, R. McLatchie. Match 2 (500 and 600 yards); W. Fallon, W. Smith. W Gibson, J. Gibson. E. Roney, G. Allan. Match 3 (300 and 600 yards): H. Koppert. R. McLatchie. N. McLatchie, R. McEwan. J. Leslie, J. Gibson. Match 4 (300 and 500 yards): R. McEwan. J. Gibson. R. McLatchie. H. Koppert, F. Fahey, W. Smith. Match 5 (600 yards): G. Doran, R. McEwan, G. Allan, R. McLatchie, H. Koppert, N. McLatchie. Match 6 (800 and 900 yards): N. McLatchie, J. Leslie. S. Taylor. R. McLatchie, J. Gibson. W. Smith. Match 7 (800 and 900 yards): E. Roney. W. Fallon, R. Smith, F. Fahey, J. Gibson, J. Murdoch. Match 8 (800 and 900 vards): G. Allan, F. Fahey. W. Smith, R. Smith, N. McLatchie. S. Taylor. Match 9 (300 and 500 yards): J, Murdoch, F Fahey. VV. Smith, G. Allan, R. Smith, R McEwan. -Match 10 (500 and 600 yards): N. McLatchie. G. Doran, G. Allan. H. Koppert. J. Leslie, J. Murdoch. Match 11 (300 and 600 yards): R. McLatchie, W Fallon. H Koppert. W. Smith. R. McEwan, R. Smith. Championship. 1939-40—H Koppert. R McLatchie, N. McLatchie. W Fallon. G. Allan, W. Smith. President’s Match (13 shots at 600 yards): N, McLatchie. G. Doran, J. Gibson. R. Smith. G. Allan, W. Smith. Extra match (300 and 500 yards): J. Gibson. J. Murdoch, F. Fahey, R. Smith. N. McLatchie. G. Doran. Extra match (300 and 600 yards); J. Leslie R Smith, R. McLatchie, R. McEwan. G Doran, W. Smith. C. Hedges Match (500 and 600 yards): N. McLatchie, G. Allan. R. McLatchie. J. Gibson. R. Orbell, R. McEwan. Extra match (300 and 600 vards): H. Koppert, W. Fallon, N. McLatchie. G. Doran. G. Allan. W, Smith. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE "Another Thin Man."—That Inimitable screen couple, " Mr and Mrs Thin Man, personified by William Pow’ell and Myrna Loy, are back again in the latest adventures of a series which has provided undiluted light entertainment for countless thousands of picture-goers. The new picture, “Another Thin Man,” showing to-night, unfolds an even more novel mvsterv plot than any of its predecessors. Both Powell and Miss Loy excel in the sort of merry marital banter, half quizzical and half tender, with which the picture provides them. Powell once again enacts the unperturbed and debonair Nick Charles, who takes his sleuthing lightly, but proves himself to be as much of a master mind as the greatest of Scotland Yard. A first-rate cast supports the stars, including Virginia Grey. Otto Kruger. C. Aubrey Smith, Ruth Hussey. Nat Pendleton. Patric Knowles, and Tom Neal. Asta. the quaint little wire-haired fox terrier that made some of the most amusing scenes in the previous- pictuies, is w’ith them again, and has learned some new tricks. OPERA HOUSE " Millionaire Playboy.”—This comedy features Joe Penner. Linda Hayes, Russ Brown, and Fritz Feldt. The story is woven around a wealthy young mmi aboub town who falls in love with a little “ nobody." and. to his surprise, his attentions are not welcome. Full of comedy and pleasant surprises, this feature should Pl " ! Enemy Agent."—As vivid and timely as newspaper headlines, and showmg_ Gmen in action as they fight to keep gianl United States aeroplane factories free of foreign spies. “ Enemy Agent also show s to-night Favourites in the cast include Richard'Cromwell. Helen Vinson. Robert Armstrong, and Jack Arnold. The stor spotlights the valiant work of G-men as thev move to capture enemy spies bent upon securing advance warplane designs and blue-prints of the famous “bombsight.” one of the nations most closelyguarded military secrets. Spectacuiai scenes show giant bombing planes put throueh final gruelling tests ana inc schemes by which enemy agents try to mask their dangerous operations.

TERRITORIALS LEAVE FOR CAMP LARGE DRAFT FROM OAMARU Yesterday afternoon a large draft of men from Oamaru B Company, Ist Battalion Otago Regiment, left for territorial training at the Burnham Military Camp. Tr all there were 69 men and three ofhcers Captain Mathleson (Palmerston) being the officer in command Also travelling on the train were Dunedin membeis of the unit! and earlier in the day another troop train went through carrying members of the headquarters and Scottish units QUEEN CARNIVAL FUND FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS Phoenix Ladies' Bowling Club £JO. North Otago Ladies’ Golf Club (dug-out. sales) £2O 9s 10-tcl, Totara Comm ltee £8 2s lei. staff Waitakl County Council (monthlv) £5 9s. staff Waiiaki Electric Power Board (monthly) £3 14s lid, H. L. Famllton £3 3s. H. Benson £3 3s, J. D. Forbes £2 2s. Miss L. Boyle £1 Is. GOLF EWART WINS CHAMPIONSHIP The North Otago Golf Club's championship finals, played over the week-end. * 3 —H°' beat E McKenzie. over 36 holes. 11 up and 10 to nla.V' Intermediate.—J. Watson beat R A S< Juniors.—L 3 V. Bryant beat J Lehanv 7 Hohnes Cup.-A. R Edmonson beat J Nicolson 2 and 1.

SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 1. 2,2 a.m. and 2.27 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, from Auckland, is expected here about Saturday, October 5, to discharge and load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load about Friday. for Wellington. Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. Port Statistics The Oamaru port statistics tor September arc as follows:—Overseas cargo, inwards 54S tons (coal 479, hard woods 43, wire 4; other goods 18), outwards 752 tons (frozen inrat 070, beans and peas 33, tallow 37. seeds 12); coastal cargo, inwards 387 tons (bottles 115. sugar 68 empty return crates 38, woolpacks 10. fibrolite 10, empty return sacks 7, Gibraltar board 5. galvanised iron 4, seeds 3, and one motor car), outwards 1915 tons (flour 1142, pollard and bran 223, wool 102, cork 188, eggs 41. woollens 40. Lane’s Emulsion 773 cases, lime 35 tons, seeds 18, oats 17, manufactured oats 13. potatoes 11. wheat I) SOCIAL EVENING MR A. NAPIER HONOURED On Friday night the members ot the Oamaru branch of the New Zealand Post and Telegraph and Money Order and Savings Bank Departments held a social evening in honour of Mr A. Napier, who has retired from the Money Order branch. The postmaster (Mr J B. Purcell) presided, and a musical programme was presented by the following:—Mr H. Spencer (banjo items), Mr G. Henderson (songs), Mr S. McDowell (recitations), Mr G. Finnic (bagpipe selections), and Mr J. S. Dodds led a community sing. In proposing the toast of the guest of the evening. Mr Purcell spoke in glowing terms of Mr Napier's long and faithful service to the department, and wished him and Mrs Napier long life and good health in their retirement. Messrs G. Cartwright, H. C. Lightwood. and P. Reilly also spoke, and Mr Napier suitably replied. CARNIVAL PROCESSION DECORATED VEHICLES Processions will be held in connection with the Queen Carnival patriotic gala at the end of this week. On Friday night the procession, which will assemble in Severn street at 7.15 p.m.. will be led by the Oamaru Fire Brigade. Garrison Band, and Oamaru Savage Club, followed bv decorated vehicles and trade displays. The procession will move north in Thames street to Dee street, returning south to the Great War Memorial, and thence to the Opera House, where the 4ZB community sing will commence at 8.30 p.m. On Saturday the procession will be enlarged, and it will again be led by the Oamaru Fire Brigade and Garrison Band, followed by the National Reserve, decorated vehicles. Pipe Band, and trade displays. The procession will assemble at Takaro Park at 10.15 a.m.. and will proceed via Steward street to Thames street, and thence north to the racecourse, where the gala will be held. TENT CATCHES FIRE

ELDERLY MAN RECEIVES BURNS A tent beyond the Glebe In Chalmer street, occupied by an elderly man, Mr Alexander McNaughton. was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. Yesterday morning, Mr McNaughton was found in a hut nearby, suffering from burns, shock and exposure, having crawled from the scene of the fire and spent the night in the hut. He was taken to the Oamaru Public Hospital by the St. John Ambulance, His condition yesterday afternoon was reported to be fairly serious. PATHFINDERS’ CLUB ANNUAL DEMONSTRATION The thirty-fourth annual demonstration of the Oamaru Pathfinders’ Club took place last week. Pastor J. Crawford presiding. A display of Sandow exercises, parallel and horizontal bar work by members of the club was of a high order. An enjoyable programme of vocal and instrumental items was provided by Misses Henderson, K. Wilson, Lewis Hill, L. Appleby, and Messrs H. McDonnell and P, Glennie. Mrs T. Cunningham presented the trophies as follows:—Sandow, junior— Graeme Wilson 1. Donald Crawford 2, N. Johnston 3: intermediate and senior—E Sherwln 1, R. Blackgrove and F. Robertson (equal) 2; gymnastic, junior—E. Gilchrist 1. D Crawford 2, G. Wilson 3: intermediate and senior—E. Sherwin 1, R. Blackgrove 2, P. Robertson 3; most progressive Junior —R. Tonkin: Messrs Wilson Bros.' Shield, G. Wilson. Votes of thanks wore accorded the club instructors. Messrs C. Duncan, H. H. Wilson, C. Beattie, and L. Fagg, and also the judges. Messrs H. Barsdell and Day. ROLL OF HONOUR Mr F. Orlowski. Junction Hotel, Severn street, has been advised by the Minister of Defence that his son, Private W J. Orlowski. died on September 2G in Egypt, from shock following severe burns received in an accident. Private Orlowski was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs F. Orlowski. and was born in Oamaru and educated at the Christian Brothers’ School. At the age of 17, he joined the special reserve in Christchurch, and was only 18 years of age when he joined up with the first echelon. Before enlisting he followed farm work. Private Orlowski is the first soldier from North Otago in the first echelon reported to have made the supreme sacrifice in the present war, ALLEGED ASSAULT ACCUSED REMANDED Peter Thompson, who was arrested by Constable Cogger on Sunday, appeared before Mr W. S. Crombie. J.P., at the Police Court yesterday morning, and was charged with assaulting Robert' Hair at Omarama on September" 28 so as to cause actua bodily harm. The accused was remanded in custody to appear before Mr 11. W Bundle. S.M.. at the Magistrates Court ♦liis afternoon. Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor appealed for the police. PERSONAL Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel .Mr and Mrs D. Bam (Mosgiel). Mr J. H. Harris, Mr C D. McKenzie. Mr L. J Hughes. Mr E. Osbourne. Mr 1 Brown. Mr J. Spears (Dun edinl Mr G, Miller (Timaru), Mr I Gribble (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs T. Johnstone (Invercargill) Mr K. A, King (Ashburton). Mr A. J Allen. Mr and Mrs R. Porter (Auckland) Queen’s Hotel.—Mr and Mrs Anderson Tvrer Mrs E. Manners (London), Mr .1 I,' Lev (Great Yarmouth. England). Mr Tunzeiman, Mr and Mrs Harper (Wellington) Mr D. E. Selbey, Mr G. Fineran. Mr C. F. Hartland. Mr A. O. Wellwood (Christchurch). Mr F Powell (Waitati). Mr Charles Giesler. Mr and Mrs Horrocks. Mr and Mrs A. D Moller Mrs J r. Thomson. Mrs P. Thomson, Mr J. H. Rendle, Mr R. J. Kilroy, Mr A. J. Rice. Mr L D. Cogan. Mr G. F. Thew, Mr E. J. Mee. Mr R Wilson Mr S Fogg. Mr Miller (Dunedin).

ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Emergency I'iecautions. —A meeting of the Oamaru Emergency Precautions Committee was held yesterday morning, the Mayor (Mr L. J K. Familton) presiding. Numerous matters of detail were revised, and various controllers’ reports showed that the organisation was practically complete. Building Permits.—Five building permits, of a total vaue of £7789, were issued by the Oamaru Borough Council last month. Of this sum, £7721 is accounted for in a residence and additions to two wool stores, and the balance by a garage (£43), and additions to a porch (£25). Waitaki Bridge Lawn Tennis Club. —The opening day of the Waitaki Bridge Lawn Tennis Club was held on Saturday afternoon, when a large number of members was present. Mr J. B. Chapman (president) opened (he season, and Mr H. Brosnan also spoke. Mrs Doyle (secretary) served the first ball, and a friendly match was played with Glenavy players. In the evening an enjoyable dance was held. Mrs Hewson supplying the music. Oamaru Rotary Club.—At the weekly luncheon of the Oamaru Rotary Club yesterday the speaker was Mr J. H. Main, liis subject being petrol restrictions. Rotarian President A. R. Tait presided, and the vote of thanks was moved by Rotarian E. S. Stubbs.