SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21886, 12 September 1936, Page 10

SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU SHOW

LLOYD LINDSAY EVENT TO BE INCLUDED A. AND P. ASSOCIATION’S DECISION The committee of the South Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association decided yesterday to include a Lloyd Lindsay competition in its programme for the coming summer show. ~ , Mr A. S. Elworthy presided. It was reported that a letter had been received from Mr J. Muggendge, entomologist to the Agricultural Plant Research Station, Palmerston North, saying that he hoped to have supplies of white butterfly parasites available for distribution about December. It was decided to make an application for the parasites later, and also to ask for some parasites to deal with the diamond-back moth pest. The agricultural committee reported that Messrs P. Porter, C. L. Orbell, and M. F. Maze had allowed themselves to be. nominated for the electoral committee for the united wheat growers on the understanding that should there be an election their names were not to go to the ballot. As there was to be an election, their names had been withdrawn accordingly. RELIEF OF DISTRESS MAYOR OF TIMARU RECEIVES ART UNION PROCEEDS A cheque for £109., part of the proceeds of the “Just for Luck’ art union, has been received by the Mayor (Mr P. C Vinnell). who has handed it to the Central Relief Society.

REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY

SOUTH CANTERBURY TEAM TO PLAY ASHBURTON The following Rugby team v.dll represent South Canterbury Ashburton, at Ashburton to-day.—-Full back, G - A Gaff^ n a e ff y a : n es ree T Uar Morri: ST five-eighths, C. Cartwright, R. Lundy; hgf-back G. K^g. J W.’Robertson, T. Thomson I Caird, G. Vucetich; rebacks, G. Wright, R. Jamieson. M. O’Connor; forwards, E. Dennison, W. McCully, W. Gale. hockey REPRESENTATIVE GAMES REFEREES APPOINTED fOR ALL MATCHES Following are the referees a P p0 Q l^ for hockey matches to be played at Timaru to-day:— . _ Representative Games —Senior: canterbury v. South .Canterbury, Park, 3 p.m. (Messrs C. H. Franklin and L. C. Davies). Junior: Canterbury South Canterbury. 1.45 p.m. (Messrs W. Gow and G. Hughes). „ Women’s Games—Timaru v Albury at Albury (Mr H. Elsom); Stafford y. Rata B, 1.45 p;m. (Mr A. Goodman); Rata v. Winchester, at Park, 3 p.m. (Mr A. Goodman): West End, a bye. BOWLS PARK CLUB WOMEN TO BE ADMITTED AS MEMBERS Falling into line with other Timaru clubs, rhe Park Bowling Club, at its annual meeting, at which Mr J. Toneycliffe presided, decided to admit women as members. In moving that women members be admitted, Mr A. Austin said that the club was the only one in Timaru that had up to the present, not done so. It had been found by other clubs that the move assisted their finances He had been assured that there would be 16 women members to begin the secThere would be a credit balance of about £ll on the year’s working. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. , Five new members were elected. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patrons, the Mayor (Mr P. C Vinnell) and Mr Clyde Carr, M.P.; president, Mr N. Walker; vice-presi-dents, Messrs A. Austin, J. Miller, and B Cullen; executive, Messrs J. Tone> - cliffe, R. Peebles, C. Howe, W. Stevens, and A C .rl; honorary secretary, Mr J. O'Leary, honorary auditor, Mr A. Thoreau; delegate to centre, Mr F, B. Hawkey. , _ J T Messrs W. Cowles, L. Dewar, and J. Toneycliffe were ■ appointed selectors. It was decided to enter for all centre competitions, and to support the playing of eight rinks in all competitions, including the Bristol Cup. At -he conclusion of business, the president presented Mr F. B. Hawkey with the centre’s framed certificate for winning the champion-of-champion singles competition. KIA TOA CLUB Satisfaction at the financial position, of the Kia Toa Bowling Club was ex- ! pressed at the annual meeting by the chairman (Mr J. Hall), who said that the year had ended with a credit balance of £7B 12s 4d. The annual report said that the club played two sections in the centre fourrink competition, and one section in the three-rink competition, and also for the Bristol Cup. The club was represented at the New Zealand championship tournament, and by two rinks at the Oamaru Easter tournament. The report was adopted. The election of officers resulted: — President, Mr W. Berry; vice-presi-dents, Messrs M. Lynskey (senior), W. Gibb, G. Calder, and W. J. Dickson; executive, Messrs J. Ramage, W. Tank, J. Donaldson, A. G. Foster, J. T. Hunt, G. Hadlee, J. R. Warrington, and W. Ellis; match committee, Messrs J. Gray, F. Metson, and J. Hall; green supervisor, Mr R. Fenwick; honorary auditor, MrW. G. Irwin; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr S. J. Taylor; assistant secretary, Mr R. Crisp; greenkeeper, Mr T. Mackie; selector, Mr J. R.'Warrington; delegate to the South Canterbury Centre, Mr J. Gray; grounds committee, Messrs A. G. Foster, J. Milne, and G, Calder. Eight new members were elected. It was decided to enter for all centre competitions, including the Bristol Cup and it was recommended that an eightrink centre competition be played.

POTATO MARKET FIRMING

DEMAND IN TEMUKA DISTRICT ANOTHER LARGE OVERSEAS SHIPMENT Because of a further large shipment of potatoes which will be sent to South America from Timaru shortly, the potato market in the Temuka district has shown a decided firming on recent rates, it was reported by a merchant interviewed yesterday. Good prices were being given, particularly during the last week. There was, however, a plentiful supply still available, and it was probable that the stock in hand would last till the early potatoes were on the market. The large overseas shipments were having a very beneficial effect on the market. DAMAGE BY HARES AND RABBITS PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN TEMUKA DOMAIN A report that five rolls of wire netting had been used in protection measures to guard the native section of the Temuka Domain from damage ffom rabbits and hares was made by the curator of the domain, Mr G. Fletcher in his monthly report to thmeeting' ot the board on Thursday night. The chairman, Mr A. W. Buzan. curator said that the precaution had been taken because hares and rabbits had already done considerable damage to the native section. General cleaning up work had been carried out during the month and the lawns, besides the croquet and bowling greens, had been cut and rolled. It was decided that the curator s offer to cut the bowling greens be accepted- Accounts amounting to £3b 17s 2d were passed for payment. It was reported that the cutting of macrocarpa trees in the domain had begun. and already 10 cords of wood were stacked. An offer of Is a post for 600 posts was received from Mr F. Ruddenklau, and it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the chairman and secretary. SALE OF SPRING WHEAT STIMULATED LARGER AREA SOWN IN THE TEMUKA DISTRICT The statement by the Minister for Industries and Commerce (the Hon. D. G. Sullivan), about the probable state of the wheat market this year, and ms announcement of a final payment of 4d a bushel for the 1935-36 season have stimulated the Wheat market in the Temuka district. Although the area in autumn-sown wheat this year was considerably less than last season, there will probably be an increase in the area of spring-sown wheat this season. A merchant in Temuka, interviewed yesterday, said that during the last week, there' had been a much better demand for wheat for spring sowing. The area sown down in the autumn had been smaller than last year, because of the wet weather. It was still probable that some farmers would be buying for spring sowings although it was now fairly late in the season. TENNIS AND CROQUET TEMUKA PRESBYTERIAN CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Temuka Presbyterian Tennis and Croquet Club was held on Thursday evening. Mr A. J. Davey presided. Five new members were elected. It was decided to enter a team m the competition of the Town and Country Tennis Association, if there were enough play*rs. A cup was offered for competition among members of the croquet club, to be known as the Paterson Cup. The offer was accepted. The resignation of Mr W. Goodman as caretaker of the croquet club green was accepted with regret. The appointment of a new caretaker was left to the incoming committee. The election of officers, resulted: — President. Mr A. J. Davey; vice-presi-dents. Messrs J. W. Topham and G. Watson: secretary anff treasurer, Miss H. Goodman; tennis captain, Mr E. Turner; croquet captain, Mrs A. Meek; vice-captain, Mrs R.' Gibb; committee, Mesdames R. Gibb. A. W. Buzan. H Wilson, G. A. Davey, and Misses Thomson and H. Goodman. TEMUKA PERSONAL NOTES The Rev. R. P. Keall, Mrs and Miss Keali have returned to Temuka after spending a holiday in the North Island. Mr D Murray, of the staff of the Temuka Post Office, has received notice of his promotion to senior telegraphist. Mr R. T. Brittenden (Christchurch), who has been spending a holiday with his brother, Mr E. Brittenden, Temuka, returned to Christchurch yesterday afternoon. FANCY DRESS BALL AT TEMUKA A credit balance of £l9 2s was disclosed in the balance-sheet of the fancy dress ball which was held recently by the Temuka District High School Committee in aid of the school funds. MAN KICKED BY HORSE ACCIDENT AT ORARI GORGE As a result of a kick on the head by a horse yesterday morning, Mr T. Smith, who is employed at “Silverton,” Orqri Gorge, received a broken nose and was knocked unconscious for about 10 minutes '

GERALDINE

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING new chairman of board CONGRATULATED The monthly meeting of the Geraldine School Committee was held on Thursday night. It was decided to write to Mr J. W. Preen, of Timaru, conveying .the committee’s congratulations on his election as chairman of the Canterbury Education Board. The chairman, Mr A. M. Fyfe, preSi( decided to invite Mr H. A. Robertson to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr D. J. Lack. The financial statement showed that after payment of accounts amounting to £6 13s 2d, and the provision of caretaker’s wages, a credit of £l3 15s 9d would remain. . The headmaster (Mr J. J. McGuigan) reported that the school had reopened on September 7 with an attendance of 249 in the primary department and 65 in the secondary department. There were nine admissions in the infants. Miss D. M. Galloway and Mr E. H. J. Hannah, the newly-appointed secondary assistants, had begun their duties. The school was now fully staffed with permanent teachers. Mr McKenzie, the additional relieving assistant, was relieving temporarily at Westerfield. COMMUNITY CHEST FUND GERALDINE , WOMEN’S DIVISION ASSIST That mora than 1292 women had been supplied with housekeepers, and that in all £1561 had been spent in philanthropic work by the Women s Division of the New Zealand Farmers Union, was mentioned by the president of the Geraldine branch Mrs M. Burdon) during the course of an entertainment held during the week to raise money for the division’s community chest fund. . , An enjoyable programme included vocal solos rendered by Mrs M. Bright (Wainui) Mrs A. Donaldson, and Miss Givan (Christchurch), pianoforte solos by Miss Scott (Christchurch), recitations by Miss Hazell (HavelockNorth), and humorous sketches by Mr Buchan (Temuka). Miss Scott acted as accompanist throughout the afternoon. Each of the performers was presented with a bouquet by Mrs J. Parr, and afternoon tea was served by the members WOMEN ENTERTAINED BY METHODIST GUILD GATHERING AT GERALDINE Women of various organisations in Geraldine were entertained during the week by the Geraldine Senior Methodist Ladies’ Guild. The hall was tastefully arranged as a reception room and decorated, with spring blossoms, and there were about 55 women present. The guests were welcomed by tne guild president (Mrs W. E. Moore), and the Rev. W. E. Moore gave a lecturette on the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven, illustrating hjs remarks on the piano and with records. After afternoon tea, a period of social chat was enjoyed, and Mrs J. F. Coursey (St. Mary’s Guild), Mrs Brenton (Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild). Miss McLean (Salvation Army Home League). and Mrs Boutherway (Women's Christian Temperance Union) voiced their appreciation of the opportunity that had been given them to meet. A competition was won by Mrs H. F. Bennett. LAWN TENNIS AORANGI CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD The opening of the Aorangi Tennis Club’s season will take place on September 26. members having made such a decision at the annual meeting of the club, when Mr R. L. Eames presided. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr M. Raymond; immediate past president, Mr Eames; vice-presidents, Messrs W. E. Renton and P. W. Young; secretary, Mr J. B. Gresham; club captain, Mr N. T. Satterthwaite; treasurer, Mr R. Lewis; vice-captain, Mr J. Milliken; committee member, Mr W. M. Sexton; ladies’ member, Mrs Todd; honorary auditor, Mr Eames; honorary solicitor, Mr M. Raymond. Drawing attention to the fact that the South Canterbury Association had been granted the right to hold the Dominion championships in Timaru, Mr Milliken suggested that a grant; should be given for the junior championships, whch had, he said, been previously conducted at a loss. He suggested that such a grant should be £5. It was decided to make a recommendation to this effect to the incoming committee. WAI-ITI CLUB REPORT OF YEAR’S ACTIVITIES A membership of 130, one of the highest in the history of the club, is reported in the annual report of the Wai-iti Tennis Club. The report says that the Mitchell Cup was won by Miss R. Holdgateand S. Blanchaid; the men’s championship doubles by A. Barr and S Blanchard; women’s championship doubles by Misses V. Guthrie and C. Heywood; men’s championship singles by M. Souter; and women’s championship singles by Miss Guthrie. The A grade team was third in the association inter-club competitions, and the B grade team was runnerup, the C team also doing well. The club challenged Timaru for the Ross Shield, and succeeded in winning by 9 spts to 7, after a most exciting match, the occasion being the first time Timaru had been beaten in the A grade for more than 20 years. Aorangi challenged the club, the" game resulting eight sets all, Aorangi winning by two games. Little money was expended on repairs to the courts last season, but new nets were purchased. Top-dress-ing would be proceeded with immediately. The season ended with a credit balance of • £2B 16s Bd. Somewhere 'here is someone who has something you need or needr something you have. Read and use “The Press” Classified Want Advertisements—l2 words Is. 3 insertions 2s 6cL —6

WAIMATE STATIONMASTER HONOURED FAREWELL PRESENTATION TO MR A. FINLAYSON Mr A. Finlayson, who has been stationmaster at Waimate for several years, and who has been promoted to the traffic manager’s office at Christchurch, was honoured at a social evening on Thursday in the Silver Band hall, when more than 60 persons were present, representing the railway staff of Waimate, the carriers and business men. Mr J. Hutt presided. Mr Finlayson was presented with a travelling rug for Mrs Finlayson by Mr Hutt, for the carriers. For the railway staff, Mr D. Taylor presented Mr Finlayson with a handsome beaten brass log-box for Mrs Finlayson. There were many speakers during the evening, including Mr R. Thornton, stationmaster at Studholme Junction, and Messrs R. Moore and P. Kelleher for the business men of Waimate. Musical items were included in the programme. WAIMATE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION OF FORMER PUPILS AT WELLINGTON The first reunion olf former pupils of the Waimate High School living in Wellington was held last Monday, when an attendance of 17 former pupils of the school met the present rector (Mr M. Leadbetter) and first assistant (Mr R. G. A. Sawell) at an informal dinner. The guests were welcomed by Mr G. Hynes. Mr Leadbetter addressed the meeting, congratulating those responsible for the success of the gathering, and described progress at the school during the year. He explained that it was intended to revive the school magazine, and suggested that if a branch of the old pupils’ association were formed, a column of Wellington notes could be contributed. Mr Owen Balfour thanked the guests for their attendance. WAIMATE SAVAGE CLUB ADDRESS BY MR J. H. BEATTIE A talk on Maori history by Mr J. H. Beattie was the feature of the evening at the last fortnightly korero of the Waimate Savage Club. Warrior J. H. Lowe was installed as great chief for the evening. Mr Beattie gave an interesting review of the migration of the Maori people from Mesopotamia to the east, down the Malay Archipelago, to the South Sea Islands, and finally to New Zealand. He traced the movements of the Maoris in this country, outlining the order of settlement, with particular reference to the South Canterbury and North Otago districts. In the earlier part of the evening items were given by the following:— Savage Club orchestra (conducted by Savage C. Manchester); Savage G. M. M. Barclay (songs); former great chief S. d’A. Grut (songs); Mr J. L. Menzies * monologue); Mr Kevin Cutler (cornet solos); Chief Scribe B. S. Runciman (humorous .sketch). WAIMATE HOCKEY TEAM The following players will represent Waimate B against Oamaru at Oamaru at 3 p.m. to-day: McLeod, R. Ford, E. Wilson, Lundcn, Leonard, Hewson, Grant, Jack, Stevens, Cox, and Cutler.

FAREWELL DANCE AT WAIMATE A farewell dance was tendered to Miss Edna Jacobs, at the Silver Band Hall (Waimate), before her departure to take up a position at Green Island. Mr F. J. Bailey presented Miss Jacobs with a suitcas’. Mr G. Sauer replied for Miss Jacobs. Songs were given by Mr C. Fraser and a piano solo was played by Miss B. Jacobs. A luck - " spot waltz was won by Miss J. Kelly and Mr S. Holland. *

I GERALDINE PERSONAL NOTES Mr and Mrs H. D. Neutze (Christchurch) are visiting Geraldine, where they will spend a few weeks with their family. E w i n l (Timaru) is the Geraldin^ rS Davies, Haukapuka, , **99 Loach (Christchurch) is Siting h i s Parents in Geraldine. _Mr R. Hayes (Christchurch) was a visitor to Geraldine yesterday.

Miss Frances Moyle (Ure fhact. Oamaru) is the guest of Miss Kaasj Maxwell. “Greenhills,” Kakahn. „ Miss Mary Maxwell, Kakahu. who has been the Miss - .Lewis, Southbr|dge, will W" home to-day. • Mr and Mrs Hugh Culling ton), who have been the guests of W. Quirke. Orari, have left on 8 day visit to Invercargill. Miss Angela Rhodes, who has the guest of Mrs S. S. Elwortny. Peaks, returned home yestercra||Hi|