North Otago and Provincial

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24419, 3 October 1940, Page 14

North Otago and Provincial

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

MOTOR COLLISION CLAIM AND COUNTER-CLAIM DECISION RESERVED A claim and counter-claim for damages •rising out of a motor collision were heard by Mr H. W. Bundle. S.M., at the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. Ernest John Barnes, of Maerewhenua, farmer, claimed £39 Is 5d as special damages from George Proudfoot Johnston, of Alma, farmer The statement of claim set out that on June 11, 1940, the plaintiff was driving his car along the Main road from Oamaru to Ngapara, the defendants car being driven in the opposite direction, and owing to negligent driving on the part of the driver of the defendants car ft collision occurred. The defendant by his agent, the driver of the car. alleged the statement, was negligent in falling to keep a proper look-out. in travelling at an excessive and dangerous speed, and in failing to apply his brakes or to stop m

sufficient time to avoid the collision. The damages claimed were made up of £3O 16s 5d repairs to car, £1 15s taxi hire to plaintiff’s residence, and £6 10s depreciation, total £39 Is sd. The defendant counter-claimed for £47 6s as special damages, the statement setting out that the plaintiff was negligent in failing to keep a proper look-out when approaching an intersection, failing to give way to a vehicle approaching from his right, in driving at an excessive and dangerous speed, and in failing to exercise proper control o£ his motor car at the moment of, and just prior to, the collision. The damages were made up of £35 16s for repairs to car, £lO depreciation, and £1 10s damage to dog box, total £47 6s. Mr J. E Farrell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. H. Kemnitz, Instructed by Mr A. Hamilton, for the defendant. The plaintiff in evidence stated that he was coming to the intersection slowly and was well over on his correct side, and he was just turning the corner when defendant’s car cut across in front of him. and a collision occurred. The defendant’s car was pretty well out on the clay beyond the bitumen on its wrong side. Witness's car was hit on the left-hand side, and the rieht-hand lamp was not damaged. Evidence in support of the claim was given by Douglas Gordon Souness (foreman mechanic), Arthur Nuttall (county foreman), Henry Keen, and Hazel Isabel Barnes.

For the defence, evidence was given by Andrew Hamilton (solicitor) as to the measurements of positions pointed out by the defendant and Mr Swinard last week, and shown on the plan produced.

The defendant stated that he was returning from the Ngapara Dog Trials, and Miss Armstrong was driving his car. The speed was never up to 40 miles, and Miss Armstrong slowed down at the railway to 15 miles. He saw a car approaching from the left, and thought there was ample time to cross and go straight down the Thousand Acre road. He expected the car to slow down and give way, but when Miss Armstrong saw the car was not giving way it was too late to avoid the accident. His car was struck in the centre on the left side and swung round, the back going over the bank. Evidence for the defence was also given by Estelle Armstrong and James Eric Swinard (garage progrietor). After counsel had addressed the court, Mr Bundle reserved his decision. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 3: 3.46 a.m. and 4.11 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 Monday to discharge and load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load to-morrow morning for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via ports. NORTH OTAGO SPORTS *. NEWS AND NOTES OF THE WEEK Hockey History.—Oamaru made history in hockey last Saturday, when the winning team of the local competition, Oamaru B, journeyed to Timaru to play Thistle, the winners of the Ashburton competition, in the final of the Oamaru, Timaru and Ashburton matches for the Walker and Hall Shield. Just recently a strong team from Timaru, South End, played Oamaru B in the semi-final of the shield competition, and after an extra half-hour’s play the local side won with an excellent goal by E. Sherwin. At Timaru last Saturday Oamaru did the same thing—won the game in the closing stages. At half time Thistle was one goal to Oamaru’s nil, but with hardly 20 minutes to play E. Sherwin scored for Oamaru, to even the scores I—all. Soon after, I, Sherwin scored from a penalty corner, and N. Whitburn from a hard ■position in the circle. Ever since its inception 10 years ago the Walker and Hall Shield has been held by a Timaru team but Oamaru B’s win on Saturday brought it down to Oamaru, where, it is hoped, some very hard games will have to be played before it goes away again. Oamaru’s win was really due to the fullbacks and goalie, G. Maynard. I. Sherwin and J. McCaffery, all of whom played sound defensive games. W. Thomas, N. Goodall and N. Whitburn were always dangerous with the ball, and, playing against a team of far older players, Oamaru’s youthful team “ had it all over th Golf Championships.—H. M. Ewart is receiving the congratulations of his fellow golfers on winning the North Otago Golt Club’s Senior Championship. Ewart played at the top of his form in the final against E. McKenzie to win 11 up and 10 to play. In the morning round, Ewart finished with a card of 80 and was 8 up. The first, fifth, and seventh holes were halved, Ewart winning the second, fourth, sixth, eighth (a birdie 4), and the ninth, to be 4 up at the turn, and he fared equally well in the second half to finish the morning’^round 8 up. In the afteinoon Ewart was again in good form, and the match was finished at the eighth with Ewart in an unassailable position. Jonn Watson won the intermediate title in an interesting match against Dick Scott. The game was keenly contested up to the tenth in the afternoon, when Watson played excellent golf with 4, 5. 4,4, and was three up after Butts. He sank a long putt at Creek for 2to win L. V Bryant was in splendid form m the junior final against J. Lehany, doing the morning round in 87 to be 6 up. Lehany held him to the twelfth in the afternoon, to go down 7 and 6. The closest Sam o was for the Holmes Cup between A. K. Edmenson and J Nicolson Ed men son was 1 up in the morning, the round., being 94 and 95. A keen struggle followed in the afternoon to the last green, which Edmenson won to finish 2 up.

bowling MEADOWBANK CLUB The new green at the Meadowbank Club nas now been completed, Brass seed and seven tons of green weed obtained Horn Shag Point being sown down on Saturday last The success of the undertaking has been mainly due to the co-operation of members, who have given much of their time at working bees, the cost of materials being the only expense Incurred by the club. The Meadowbank Club will hold a tournament in aid of the Air Force Queen on Saturday, October 2b. Phoenix Club The end of the winter activities of the Phoenix Bowling Club was marked by a social in the pavilion on Tuesday night. Mr D. R. Corson (president) presented the trophies won during the season as follows;—Robertson Cup and miniature, L Tweed: 150 billiards, W. Berry; snooker. J Robertson: 100 billiards handicap, J. T. Adams; snooker handicap. J. Purcell: progressive billiards, T. Berry and J. Maxwell. A presentation was made to Mr H. Coulter in appreciation of his services in the billiard room throughout the year. The Phoenix Club will hold a tournament in aid of the Air Force Queen, on Labour Day. October 28. Weston Ladies’ Bowling Club The first annual meeting of the Weston Ladies’ Bowling Club was held recently, Mrs P. Wates presiding. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs G. Tate; vice-president, Mrs A. Harvey: selectors, Mesdames Gemmell and C. Campbell: honorary secretary. Mrs A. Polwarth. At the close of the meeting, members were entertained at afternoon tea by the retiring president (Mrs Wates). RED CROSS CLASS WESTON SUB-BRANCH Miss R. Macdonald recently gave a course of lectures in home nursing to a class of Red Cross members at Weston. The results of the examination were gratifying all of the candidates being successful. The names of the Weston members are as follows: Mrs Beatty, Misses Joyce Campbell, Beris Falloon, Beth Balloon, Nona Gemmell, and Ruby Allan.

OAMARU RETAILERS MEETING OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP CANVASS Mr E. D. Watts (chairman) presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Retailers’ Committee on Tuesday night, when progress reports were received on the membership canvass, Mr Watts requesting members to complete then lists bv next meeting, so that the whole matter could be placed before the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce. , . . The Oamaru Borough Council advised that the question of establishment of an •Accommodation Bureau had been referred to Cr Watts. The committee had pointed out that with only three hotels and a guest house catering for visitors to Oamaru, this would not be sufficient for holiday traffic, and it was desirable that private accommodation available for visitors should be recorded and tabulated. Mr Watts reported that something would be done in the matter. ~ Notification was received that November 25 would be observed as the King s Bl lt* was resolved to convey the committees opposition through Mr Nordmeyer. M.P. to the Prime Minister, in reference to the proposed legislation governing the opening and closing hours of shops, as indicated in a circular letter from Mr C. A. Wilkinson. M.P. for Egmont. Appreciation was expressed of the good services given to the Oamaru residents py Mr A. Napier during his 40 years’ association with the Post Office Saving Bank, and it was agreed that retailers make him a presentation as a token of their esteem, on his return from a holiday. . The committee confirmed the decision to close business premises all day next Saturday for the patriotic gala. ST. KEVIN’S COLLEGE ANNUAL BOXING TOURNAMENT St. Kevin’s College’s annual boxing tournament will be conducted in the college hall, under the auspices of the Oamaru Boxing Association, to-night at 7.40. A programme of 21 bouts has been arranged, and the public is assured of a lively and interesting night’s entertainment. P. Fallon, the holders, and J. Boyle, challenger, will contest the college championship for the Easton Cup. There will be no charge for admission, and patrons of college sports are cordially invited to be present SATURDAY’S BIG GALA FINE PROGRAMME ARRANGED Although the Oamaru Racecourse has been the venue of many great gatherings, the gala to be held there on Saturday on behalf of the Air Force Queen will certainly rank as an outstanding fixture. The trot and gallop will be in keeping with the course’s usual function, but the multiplicity of other attractions will transform it into a great amusement centre. The children especially, have a great day before them with the choice of chair-o-plane. merry-go-round, and ponies, or miniature car to ride in. Races and a fancy dress parade will be great attractions, especially as good prizes are to be won. The catering arrangements for tiie day are very complete, even to the extent of a string orchestra which will plav throughout the afternoon in the tea rooms Produce and handwork will be on sale in the market, and members of women’s organisations who wish to contribute goods are asked to leave them in the Dug-out on Friday. The Art Union The gala will mark the close of the art union, and the valuable prizes which are to be won will be on view at the racecourse. KINEMA ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE “ The Sisters.” —Errol Flynn has played as wide a range of parts as any screen star, but In “The Sisters,” which will be screened to-night, he breaks new ground with as much success as ever. The same can be said of Bette Davis, who appears with Errol Flynn for the first time. This sory of the early twentieth century recaptures the spirit of those times in America admirably, dealing with the lives of three sisters who are born in a small mining town. One is content to stay there, but the other two are more ambitious. Miss Davis is the sister with whom the story is most concerned. Her marriage with a newspaperman (Errol Flynn) goes awry, and it takes the San Francisco earthquake to bring them together again. Taken from the novel by Myron Brinig, “ The Sisters ” is said to be something out of the ordinary run of screen entertainments. Including the stars, the production has Anita Louise, Jane Bryan, Beulah Bondi, Henry Travers. Dick Foran, Alan Hale. lan Hunter, and Donald Crisp. OPERA HOUSE. “ chasing Trouble."—A side-splitting comedy with dramatic overtones is " Chasing Trouble,” showing at the Opera House to-night only. Frankie Darro tries to be good for a change, but he finds it does not pay when you are in partnership with gangsters. Mantan Moreland and Marjorie Reynolds are also in the cast. “ Captain Calamity.”— This is a sea story and filmed in glorious technicolour and featuring George Houston—known in every port in the South Seas. He sings a song with his baritone voice, and the native melodies, swaying palms, and island beauties are seen in all their glamour, and should provide a genuine thrill for every patron. OBITUARY MR J. F. ROWLAND The death occurred at Oamaru on September 28 of Mr James French Rowland, at the age of 91 years. He was born in Eng'and and came to New Zealand in the ship' Christian McCausland, landing in Port Chalmers in December, 1872, Mi Rowland worked for a short tune on the Taieri. and later took up land at Arthuiton. He left Arthurton and lived for a short time on the Taieri. and later went to Waitati In 1894 he farmed a block of land on the Teaneraki Settlement at Enfield. He was married at Arthurton in 1880 to Miss Elizabeth Kemp, ot. Glasgow, who predeceased him 27 years ago. He leaves two sons, Messrs W. R. and J. r. Rowland (Entiled), and three daughters, Mrs D. Chalders (Enfield). Mrs R. A. Keys (Hawera), and Mrs E. D. Stewart (Takapau) There are twenty grandchildren, and ‘six great-grandchildren.

CONDITIONS AT HOME NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT EXPORT TRADE MAINTAINED Conditions at Home are reflected In a business letter received by Messrs H. B. Burton and Son. Ltd.. Oamaru, from Messrs H. C. Hawkey and Co., merchants. Liverpool, in which the encouraging information is given that “ there is nothing much to worry about." The letter states that the Home market comes last when it is a question as to which market must have supplies. Government requirements come first, and then the export markets, and, owing to the vital necessity of maintaining export trade, all manufacturers are urged by the Government to use every effort to keep overseas trade going. At times they may be hampered owing to a shortage of certain raw materials, but the Government grants export orders every facility, so that as far as Messrs Burton and Son were concerned, they could reckon that they would get their orders executed even if the Home market went without. What the retailers in England cannot get hold of they have to do without, and the public go short or do with something else. Actually though, stocks of most lines are fairly good, and there is nothing much to worry about.

SOUTH HILL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ENJOYABLE BIRTHDAY PARTY The South Hill Women's Institute hold an enjoyable birthday party in the Peter Pan Theatre on Saturday night, when there was a large attendance of members and friends. The first portion of the evening took the form of a concert programme. and after supper had been dispensed, a social hour was held. At the opening of the entertainment, Mrs Dobson (president), on behalf of the members, extended a welcome to all present, and at the conclusion of the programme, Mrs Webb proposed a vote of thanks to the performers. The programme was as follows; Mesdames Tonkins and Hoskins, (pianoforte solos); Mesdames Maegregor, Glass, Kinder, and Messrs Stevenson and Campbell (songs); Mesdames Bartlett and Dickson (duets); Miss L. Appleby (piano-ac-cordion solos): Mrs Dobson (recitation): Miss Rita Miller's pupils (dances); Mesdames Familton, Christie, Kilpatrick, Taylor, and Curwood (play, “These Hard Times ”). OAMARITpATRIOTic GALA ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY The following acceptances have been received for the North Otago Patriotic Committee’s gala on Saturday, when three races will be held:— Gulliver Derby.—Doc, Dopey, Sneezey, Happy, Bashful, Grumpy. Sleepy, The Witch, Snow White, The Huntsman, The Wizard, The Tin Man. Air Force Handicap Trot. One mile and a-quarter.—Harold Logan, Lucky Jack. Terence Dillon, Blair Athol. Plutus, Marlene, Ferry Post. Indianapolis, Dusky Sound, Albert Cling. Churchill Gold Cup. Six furlongs. W.J.A. conditions.—Ajax, Beaulivre, Beau Vite. Reading, High Caste, Lady Tinkle, Dunkirk, Beaupartir, Royal Chief, Duncannon.

ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Savage Club Raids.—On Monday night a concert party from the Oamaru Savage Club raided Pukeuri, in aid of the local Bomber Fund, and provided an excellent concert, similar to those recently given in other centres. After the concert, mystery parcels were auctioned in aid of the Leper Fund. A similar concert was given at Enfield last night. PERSONAL Visitors to the Town New Club Hotel.—Mr F. W. Mahonev, Mr D. Anderson, Mr A. L. Brown, Mr J. Witchall, Mr K. A. Dixon, Mr I. Brown (Dunedin). Leading-aircraftman P. J. Davis (Harewood), Mr A. Ravner, Mr and Mrs H S. Provost, Mr C. H. McCUiskie (Christchurch), Mr T. A. Jackson. Mr R. T. Thomas (Auckland), Mr C. J. Phelps (Wellington). EASTERN DISTRICTS Ardlelgh Golf Club In the final of the Ardleigh Golf Club’s championship over 36 holes, H. G. Wooding defeated G. W. Thomson 1 up. In the final of the knock-out competition for Dr Thomas’s trophy. G. W. Thomson (11) defeated H. G. Wooding (14) 3 and 2.