North Otago and Provincial Section

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24424, 9 October 1940, Page 4

North Otago and Provincial Section

THE OAMARU DISTRICT

AIR FORCE QUEEN FESTIVITIES ARRANGED EXHIBITION OF ANTIQUES i\lr M. F. Cooney (organiser) occupied the chair at a meeting of the North Otago Queen Carnival Committee on Monday night. rile May 0.1 (Mi 1.. j. K f’anillton) reported that a concert party from Oaniaru would visit Oinarama on Saturday Octobei 12 Mr M f Woodward stated thai the Friendly Bay Society would co-operate with the committee in assisting in the function to be held on the final day on November 2. It was decided to hold the (Inal celebrations with entertainments and amusements, ’in • the section of Thames street between Dalgety's cornet and the Athenaeum during the afternoon uno night of Novembei 2.—Mr Woodward was appointed m charge of side shows, and a sub-committee, consisting oJ Messrs R. B Meek, S. Hook and M. F. Woodward. was authorised to arrange events such as dancing, mock court, wheelbarrow Derby etc. Mrs Dodds, on Dehalt of the Women s Committee, reported that arrangements were well m hand for the exhibition of antiques and articles useful for display included antiques of old silver, chmaware. pottery brass, pewter, ornaments, vases, clocks' jewellery, lace, parasoles, tans, linen, tapestry, pictures and all maimer of arts and crafts, such as etchings, paintings, hand-made rugs and toys, fancy work, war trophies, and souvenys from other lands Gifts of antiques tSr auction, the proceeds to go to the Patriotic Fund, would Ije greatb appreciated hv the committee, Mr Hook submitted the programme in connection with the children’s festival and search for talent on October 19. Four classes for dancing, vocal, elocution, and instrumental had been arranged, with a children’s fancy dress parade. Entries which are free, close on Thursday. October 17. It was decided to invite the Patriotic Gala Committee and the helpers on the outstanding success attending the gala at the racecourse on Saturday. KINEIBA ENTERTAINMENTS MAJESTIC THEATRE ••U-Boat 29.”—Conrad Veidt gives what is generally agreed to’ be his best performance in Columbia’s 1 spy drama, " U-boat 29," which is now at the Majestic Theatre. Veidt has the title role in this production—an ideal characterisation for this accomplished player. He has the difficult task of engendering the audience’s sympathy as an enemy submarine commander who is plotting the destruction of the British Fleet through the information he gains from espionage agents Veidt carries off a difficult role with distinction. Aiding Veidt in one of the best films of the year is Valerie Hobson, who, apart from being Britain’s busiest and best-dressed film star, can also claim to be the most televised actress of the screen As the girl secret agent who eventually foils the efforts of the submarine commander, Miss Hobson gives a really fine performance. Based on J. Storer Clouston’s well-known story of the enemy submarine commander who lands at a lonely Orkney Island to obtain vital information, the film has the added asset of being highly topical OPERA HOUSE “ Five of a Kind.”—The Dionne quintuplets are scheduled to be revealed as real entertainers in their new Twentieth Century-Fox feature picture. “ Five of a Kind," in which they sing, dance, make music and troupe like veterans in a modern, big-town story that whirls in and out of New York’s Broadway An impressive featured cast includes Jean Hersholt Claire Trevor, Cesar Romero, Slim Summerville, Henry Wilcoxon, Inez Courtney John Qualen. Jane Darwell and Pauline Moore. “Who Goes Next. "—The.escape of six officers of the British Army from a German prison camp during the war forms the basis of the story of “ Who Goes Next? " the present attraction at the Opera House The events leading up to the escape are very enthralling, and when the attempt to leave the camp is made the excitement is tense. Not until the last two officers are about to leave is ;t discovered that one of them is in love with the other’s wife At this moment the escape is discovered, and one of the men makes an heroic sacrifice to let the other man make good his getaway. Barry K Barnes gives a masterly performance in the leading role, and others in the excellent cast are Jack Hawkins. Sophie Stewart and Andrew Osborne. COLUMBA DRAMATIC SOCIETY “ A FARMER’S WIFE ” The 1940 season was concluded by the Columbn Dramatic Society on Monday night with the reading of Eden Philpotts’s comedy “A Farmer’s Wife." There was a large audience for the presentation, the production of which was in the hands of Miss A. Butterfield. Mr J. H Kemnitz who took the part of Samuel Sweetlord carried the play along in a convincing manner, and Chindles Ash. the old Socialistic rustic was well nortraved by Mr H Cameron. Tire other characters were as follows;—Araminta (Mrs Thomas) Louisa Wirdeatt (Miss B. Butterfield). MmHearn (Mrs Davies). Miss Thirza Taffei (Miss M. Walter) Patronell (Miss Rov Sibley (Miss M. Faris). Henry Coakei (Mr K Gemmell). Richard (Mr G. Buileid), George Smeardon (Mr A, Lane) Dunnybrig (Mr K. Cairns). Rev. Septimus Tudor (Mr T. Martin). Dr Rundle (Mr A Rudduck). Mrs Smeardon (Miss Menzies) Susan (Miss J Benson). Sonhie (Miss M. Miller) and Teddy Smeardon (Raymond Miller) The Rev. Mr Hannah on behalf of the church, expressed appreciation of the work of the society and of the pleasure derived from the monthly entertainments WASTE MATERIAL RECLAMATION IN NORTH OTAGO Full particulars are advertised ol the collections of waste materials in the borough and county, in connection with the Dominion’s war activities. The special / attention of readers Is directed to the materials required, as other than those advertised will not be collected PERSONAL The Rev. J. G. Laughton Whakatane (assistant superintendent of Maori missions) was nominated by the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday as moderator of assembly for 1941-42 A motion of sympathy was passed in the usual manner with Mr J. M. Forrester in the death of his wife, at the quarterly meeting of the Oamaru Fire Board yesterday Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel.—Mr A. Hall Skelton, Mr Roger Cross, Mr C. G Nahan, Mr and Mrs Balch (Auckland). Mr Horton (Palmerston North), Mr T D Fyffe (Wellington). Mr and Mrs Coutls, Miss C. Coutts (Blenheim). .Mr E E. Drewitt, Mr G. B Drewitt, Mr S. A. Morris (Christchurch), Corporal G. Ross (Burnham). Mr C. J Walsh, Mr T. N. H Pemberton. Mr Peter Finlay (Timaru), Mr T. A. Morland, Mr A. C Rowe, Mr J. H. M. Finlayson. Mr L. D Cogan, Mr T A Harrison, Mr W E Wilson, Mr J. Gore, Mr M. S. Bullivant. Mr Peter Dawson. Lieutenantcolonel A L. Bruce Smith, Mr K. Gasquoire, Mr T McAllen, Miss B. Lyttle. Mr McMullan (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. T. Ross. Mrs Shaw, Miss G. Ross, Mr H. C. Ross (Henley), Mr F. I. McConnell. Mr and Mrs Broad, Mrs and Miss Clark (Invercargill).

AMATEUR ATHLETICS NORTH OTAGO ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Mi K. E. Diniick (president) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the North Otago Amateur Athletic Association on Monday night. Moving the adoption ol the annual report and balance sheet, the president stated that an improvement had been made in the membership both active and honorary Throughout the season members had showed greatly improved form and the association’s representatives at championship meetings bad me! with great success During the year the association was entitled to an extra delegate 1o the Otago Centre, and Mr D W McGregor was appointed to this position The finances of the association were In a very sound position, and they would commence the season with a good credit balance The report and balance sheet were adopted Election ol Officers The election of officers resulted as lollows:—Patrons, Miss J. B. Wilson. Messrs F Milner. L. 0. K. Familton. R. A McDowell, M. F E Coonev, and the Rev Bro, McCarthy; president, Mr R. E. Dimick: vice-presidents—Drs R S- uroeiJ and L. Douglas, Messrs E O. Martin J Simpson. W Kinder J M Forrester A Sallis, H. Woodham. H. C Jeffery. J R® H Chalmers J Tait, R Elder. G. Jones G. Cameron, L J. Smith. F. Encson and L V Brvant: acting secretary. Mr J McKone: treasurer, Mi A McPhail: reporting secretary. Mr R Elder, club captain. Mr A. L, Fagg: deputy club captain Mr A. Holland; committee—Misses Z Hoiton and McNaughton Messrs L Smith R. Allen. K. Smith I Hedges. G B Brown: coaches—Messrs A. L Fagg R E. Dimick. A A Cameron. R. Elder timekeepers—Messrs D. Crawley. H. Benson. P. Selfe, L. J Smith. J C. Stevenson. A A. Sloane: auditors, Messrs N. H. Colouhoun and R Maclntvre: delegates to Otago Centre, Messrs A. A Cameron and D W McGregor: honorary Mr R. L, Banks; handicapper Mr K e- ° Club'fees were fixed the same as last year (honorary members ss. senior men ss, junior men under 19 years of age 4s boys under 16 years of age 2s, senior women 2s 6d. girls under 16 years of age Is 6d). and opening day was fixed tor Saturday. October 19 Members on Active Service ft was decided to maintain membership of members on active service, and register them as active members of the club whilst they were away FURTHER REMAND ALLEGED ASSAULT AT OMARAMA S LIQUOR NEAR DANCE HALL Peter Thompson, on remand in custody, was further remanded for a week at the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr H. W. Bundle. S. on the charges that he assaulted Robert Hair so as to cause him actual bodily harm, and assaulted Frederick Kenny at Omarama, on September 28. Senior Sergeant T. I. McGregor, who prosecuted for the police, stated that Hair was still in hospital, but he would be able to appear in court next week. Stanley Francis Easton, who was represented by Mr J. E. Farrell, was convicted and fined £2 10s and costs (10s) for having Intoxicating liquor in his possession in the vicinity of the Lyric Hall on September 11, while a dance was being held. Senior Sergeant McGregor stated that there were no complaints about the defendant’s conduct, and there were no girls at or near the car in which the liquor was kept, Mr Bundle taking these facts into consideration. On the charge of failing to give a written statement of his name and address to the vendor of liquor Intended to be taken into the no-licence district of Oamaru, the defendant was convicted without penalty. The Transport Department (Inspector L. E. Simmons) prosecuted in the following cases:— Charles Hood was fined 5s and costs (10s) for riding a bicycle after dark without a light. George William Adamson and lan George Adamson were convicted and fined 10s and costs (10s) for carrying on a goods service outside the area specified in their licence Mr Bundle treated the offence as a nominal one. as negotiations for the transfer of a licence to operate on road construction at Otekaike were completed immediately afterwards The borough inspector (Mr N. E. Colville) proceeded in the following case:— Charles Arthur Orr was convicted without penalty for operating a motor lorry without a heavy traffic licence, the fees having now been paid to date. SHIPPING ACTIVITIES PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 9: 9.30 a.m. and 9.57 p.m. Coastal Movements The Karu is due about Friday to load for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Waipiata, from Auckland, is expected here to-morrow to discharge and load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load on October 15 for Wellington Napier and Gisborne, via ports. NGAIO GIRLS’ CLUB ANNUAL CONCERT The annual concert of the Ngaio Girls’ Club, held in St Luke’s Hall, was this year given in aid of the Air Force Queen fund. There was an excellent attendance, and the programme, which was greatly enjoyed, was as follows: "Blaze Away” (chorus): tap ballet (Misses G, Doran, T. Doran, and O Uttley); "The Army. Navy, and Air Force ’ (Misses W. Black, D. Cayford, and M. Sherwin); -‘ There’ll Always be an England ” (chorus); piano-accordion selections (Miss Lucy Appleby): hunting scene and “ John Peel ’’ (Misses M Sherwin and R. Doran); cornet' solos (Miss Burns): Masquerade" (Misses O Uttley and M Sherwin)’ dance (Mrs Doran Misses N Stringei D. Cayford, and G Parker); dance (Miss G Doran): sketch ” The Proposal ’ (Misses V Willetts and N. Newton): songs (Miss D Cayford); living pictures, " Lavinia ” (Miss Jean Thomas), “ Samuel" (Miss O Uttley), "Hope” (Miss Nan Stringer), ‘Woodburner ’ (Mrs Baker), ' Spirit of the Summit ” (Miss Dorothy Cayford), "Young Rouge” (Miss Gwen Parker), "Girl Reading” (Mrs Doran), with commentary by Miss D Williams: wand drill (Misses N Stringer, D Cayford, E. Collett. E, Walters, O Uttley J. Thomas); songs (Miss M. Sherwin): and ballet (Misses J Thomas, E Walters, E. Collett, and O Uttley). Mrs Baker returned thanks to all who had assisted to make the entertainment such a success, and the accompaniments were played by Misses Dorothy Nye. Slock, and W. Slater. A presentation was made to Miss Thwaites, who is leaving Oamaru, in appreciation of her services to trie club

ITEMS OF INTEREST IN AND ABOUT TOWN Rainfall.—Twenty-two points ot rain were recorded in Oamaru by Mr William Forrester for the 24 hours up to 9 a.m yesterday Waitaki Euchre.—The winners at the Waitakl euchre were Mrs T. Fraser and Mr J. O’Connell, the consolation prizes going to Mrs James Stringer and Mr Robert Stringer. Mrs Hewson supplied music for the dance, with extras by Mrs T. Fraser and Mr L. Lucas. Mr H Brosnan was M.C

LARGE YARDINGS GOOD PRICES FOR SHEEP WAIAREKA SALE The yarciings ol fat sheep at yesterday's Waiareka sale were very large, and some good lines of ewes realised 435, whilst a pen of wethers was knocked down at 51s. The cattle market was quiet, there being a smaller yarding than usual Prices:— Fat Sheep.—National Mortgage and Agency Company sold; For James Mayor (Airedale), 3 ewes 37s 6d; A. McNaughton, sen, 3 ewes 35s Cd. 4 40s Od, 2 two-tooth ewes 345, 1 32s (id 233 s 3d; A. Cameron (Whitstone), 1 ewe 40s, 3 37s 9d, 3 37s 3d, 1 355, 3 245, 3 34s 6d; J Sanson (Kia Ora), 3 two-tooth wethers 50s 6d, 250 s; F. McKenzie (Kakanui), 2 two-tooth ewes 34s !)d. 1 26s 6d, 1 34s 6d, 1 24s 3d; Newlands Bros. (Ngapara) 12 shorn ewes 24s 3d, 11 22s 9d, 2 ewes 16s. 4 four-tooth shorn wethers 22s 9d, C G Grant (Island Cliff), 1 two-tooth wether 38s, 1 ewe 28s; W M Waddell (Tokarahi), 14 ewes 22s 3d. 5 15s; A. Gardiner (Island Cliff) 7 ewes 22s 3d, 2 two and four-tooth shorn wethers 345, 6 four-tooth shorn wethers 30s; James R. Rutherford (Elderslie), 10 ewes 38s 6d. 11 34s 6d, 11 30s 9d; James Mavor (Airedale), 8 ewes 40s. 7 39s Gd; R. B Baton (Pukeuri), 3 ewes 35s 6d; Patriotic Gala Committee, 1 ewe 39s 6d; J Isbister (Kakanui) 2 ewes 395; W, F. Freeman (Enfield), 4 two-tooth ewes 395, 4 ewes 27s 6d, 5 32s 3d. Dalgety and Co. sold: For J Gillies (Five Forks), pen ewes 425, 2 425, 2 435, 230 s 6d; D. Malcolm (Enfield), pen ewes 395: A. McNaughton (Whitstone), 3 wethers 365, 233 s sd, 3 345; a client, pen wethers 45s 6d; client, 5 ewes 21s, 5 20s; J P. Coughlan (Enfield), 3 ewes 30s 6d, pen ewes 245; A. Heron (Five Forks), 4 ewes 365, 226 s 6d; D Malcolm (Enfield), 2 ewes 35s 9d; T. T. Wilkinson (Enfield), 4 wethers 25s 3d, 5 27s 6d North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold; For W. Malcolm (Enfield), 3 ewes 39s 3d; D Malcolm (Enfield), 6 ewes 41s 6d- W Hamilton, 4 wethers 33s 3d. Wright Stephenson, and Co. sold: For G. Russell (Ngapara). 4 ewes 36s 6d, 228 s 3d; M O. Russell (Ngapara). 2 ewes 26s 6d; J G. Laird (Island Cliff), 6 ewes 35s 9d; a client 6 ewes 40s 6d, 240 s, 238 s 6d; C. M. Payne (Ardgowan). 7 ewes 395, 4 33s 9d, 5 30s 6d, 219 s 6d, 2 ewe hoggets 24s 6d; H. Wilde, 2 ewes 29s 6d; J Reid (Alma), 3 ewes 42s 3d. 232 s 9d; I. R. Mitchell (Weston), 5 ewes 35s 6d, 8 355, 5 29s 6d, 8 235, 5 two-tooth ewes 33s 6d, 4 28s 6d; I. J. Robertson (Ardgowan) 3 ewes 35s 9d, 3 29s 3d, 1 22s 6d; A. Cuthbertson (Waitakl). 6 wethers 34s 6d, 1 ewe 335; A. Wallis (Five Forks) 6 wethers 445, 1 ewe 33s 6d; J, D Jardine (Airedale), 4 ewes 37s 3d; J, W. Nichoils (Totara), 6 ewes 345, 1 wether 35s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company sold; For W. Hamilton, 1 pen ewes 32s 6d. pen wethers 335: H. Morrir son, 1 pen wethers 51s; J. Reid, pen wethers 325; J. Coughlan (Enfield) pen ewes 295.

Store Sheep.—Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold; For J. W. Nicholls (Totara). 159 crossbred ewes and lambs 16s Id. Fat Cattle. —Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For a client. 1 cow £9, 1 £8 15s. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For a client, 1 cow £l4, 1 £ll, 1 empty cow £l2 ss; a client, 1 cow £ll 15s. Wright, Stephenson and Co sold: For a client, 1 steer £9 15s, 1 cow £6 17s 6d, 1 £6. North Otago Farmers* Co-operative Association sold: For a client, 1 steer £l2 2s 6d, 1 £2. Dalgety and Co. sold: For W. J. Newton (Oamaru). 1 cow £9; a client, 1 cow £9 2s 6d Dairy Cattle.—Wright, Stephenson and Co. sold; For P. Davis (Enfield). 1 cow £3 10s. Store Cattle.—Bruce Christie and Co sold; For a client, yearling Shorthorn bull 9gns. yearling Jersey bull £3 10s, Pigs.—There was a good yarding of pigs and prices were on a par with the last sale. Bruce Christie and Co. sold: For W. McHardy (Waitaki), 1 pig 375, 1 295; J. Dalgety (Kakanui), 1 pig 395, 2 355, 2 32s fid. 1 325; W. M. Robertson (Maheno), 3 pigs 345: J. Forrester (Teschemakers' 1 pig 33s fid. 232 s fid, 229 s fid; client (Windsor). 6 pigs 30s; W. McClea (Windsor), 3 pigs 235; J. Brown (Maheno), 2 pigs 265, 1 245, 3 20s; A. Laing (Weston), 4 pigs 30s, C. Wason (Maheno) 3 pigs 325, 3 30s, 1 295; W Ballantyne (Airedale), 4 pigs 32s fid: E. A. Watson (Enfield). 4 pigs 38s. 2 335, 3 30s. 1 29s fid; S. Perry (Alma). 1 pig 26s fid, 2 265, 2 255, 2 245; J. Rodgers (Ardgowan). 6 pigs 28s. 1 245, 1225: W Frew (Ngapara), 2 pigs 27s fid; F. Tavlor (Pukeuri), 8 pigs 275. 3 235; a client (Willowbridge). 2 pigs 38s 4 28s fid.

OAMARU PRESBYTERY MONTHLY MEETING The Rev. J. Freeman (moderator) presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday morning. The Kurow Presbyterian Church applied for £37 19s 2d for maintenance of the manse, and £G 19s 8d for maintenance of the church.—The application was granted. The general treasurer (Mr V. G. Chapman) forwarded budget returns for the year. The returns showed that the total amount allocated to the Oamaru Presbytery was £1844, of which amount, £1232 15s had been received. The clerk (the Rev. H. H. Barton) stated that a number of returns had since been forwarded from the district to the treasurer. Regarding the calling up by ballot for active service of ministers and students under the jurisdiction of the presbytery, the Rev. J. T. V. Steele moved the following motion: " Should any further case of ministers or students under the jurisdiction of the presbytery arise prior to the decision of the assembly, the clerk be authorised automatically to make an application on behalf of the individual.” FIREMAN IN BALLOT LOCAL BOARD'S DECISION The Oamaru Fire Board has decided to make an application for exemption from the territorial ballot of a member of the brigade, who, it was stated, was regarded as a key man so far as the welfare of the brigade was concerned This decision was made at the quarterly meeting of the Oamaru Fire Board yesterday, when Mr J M. Forrester (chairman) presided. Accounts amounting to £212 13s 9d were passed for payment Superintendent’s Report Superintendent T. Hex-ron x-eported that during the last quarter the brigade had been called out on one occasion—that of a false alarm on September 21. The matter had been placed in the hands of the police to endeavour to trace the offenders and every effort was being made to this end. It was hoped that the prosecution would be the means of stopping that practice. Four chimney fires had been attended by individual members The ambulance examinations were held last month, and a very satisfactory report had been issued by the examiner Three members were on active service overseas, and one member had resigned owing to his being transferi’ed from the town Difficulty was being experienced in procuring single men to fill vacancies on the station staff, in which there was at present a vacancy.—The repor' was received. MIDDLEMARCH Flower Show The annual Spring Show and sale of work under the auspices of the StrathTaiert Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Guild and for the benefit of the church funds was staged in the Sunday school hall on Wednesday last. The entries exceeded any previous record, the exhibits of flowers were of particularly fine quality, and (lie proceeds amounted to over £SO. Mrs Allan McDonald, Hindoo, judged the baking sections; Miss S. Wilkinson, Green sewing, and Mrs J. Hastie. Kokonga, floral, and their decisions gave entire satisfaction. The following were the principal prize-winners:—Miss Macaulay, Mrs Peat. Miss Arnott and Mrs McDougall.