The visitors gave a much cleverer exhibition than their opponents, and were prevented from scoring a winning goal by the fine display in the second spell of Mantell, Otago's goalie. The Navy 2, Otago 2.
After the match the teams were the guests of the Otago Football Association at a dinner held in the Strand Tea Rooms.
Hydro power crisis over
The water behind the 38-foot dam at Waipori had reached a height of 24ft l8in at 8 o’clock last night — an increase of 19 inches from Saturday night. The Electric Power and Lighting Department will now be able to supply all demands for power from the Waipori station and will not require to run the diesel engines.
The department hopes that now the weather has broken the supply of water in the river will be well maintained during the winter months. It is also appreciative of the efforts of consumers to assist it during the shortage of power following on the shortage of water in the Waipori River.
Kōiwi found near Christchurch
During ploughing operations in a paddock near Christchurch two skeletons were found. One was very much broken up by the plough, but the other was unearthed in very fair condition. It was in a sitting position, with knees bent up toward the chin, the usual method of Maori burial. Other skeletons have from time to time been brought to light in the vicinity.
Tradition tells of a great battle between Maori tribes having been fought in the neighbourhood, the Native village of Manuka being destroyed by the invaders.
Free publicity is on the cards
The well-known firm of Messrs Charles Goodall and Son (London) has approached the High Commissioner for photographs of New Zealand scenery, the object being to print playing cards illustrating the beauty spots and industries of the dominion.
Sir James Allen has submitted 100 photographs from which the firm will make their selection.
On the back of these cards will probably appear the New Zealand coat of arms.
The pictures take up most of the space on the face of the cards, the suit and number of each card being indicated in two corners. As the New Zealand playing cards will be sold in large quantities at the Exhibition, they should be an excellent advertisement for the attractions of the dominion.
The manufacture of these cards is entirely a private scheme, and beyond giving permission the New Zealand Government is not implicated in any way. — ODT, 5.5.1924
Compiled by Peter Dowden
