LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 145, 30 March 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On account of the Mid-Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association's Junior B Grade competitions being decided at the conclusion of the sixth round played last Saturday, the seventh round as published in this issue has been cancelled.

While riding bareback along the Alford Forest Road last evening, Dick Upton, a son of Mr T. E Upton of Alford Forest Road, was thrown from his horse. He was picked up m a dazed condition. Medical aid was summoned and his injuries were found not to be serious.

An enjoyable dance, organised by the East Ashburton Swimming Club, was held in' the Hampstead Hall last evening wlien there were about 70 people present. Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss Ibell (piano) and Mrs Whyte (violin), extras being played by Mrs" Bax.

The Hon. James Craigie, M.L.C., has informed the Mayor of Timaru (Mr O J Wallace) that he is prepared to make a donation of £IOO toward the proposed purchase of a suitable building for the establishment of a permanent art gallery for Timaru. It is understood that several other substantial amounts have been promised.

Advice was received from the Hon. F. J. Bolleston at Timaru, yesterday, that tE© winter service on the railways, will commence on April 30. The service will be the same as last year, two expresess north and south on Mondays, and one express each way during the remainder of the week. The through Christchurch-Invercargill train will run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and on Wednesday and Friday the south express will go as far as Dunedin only. There will be no train from Invercargill to Christchurch on Wednesdays and Fridays, the expresses on these days leaving from Dunedin.

Three aeroplanes from the Wigram Aerodrome flew over the Methven Show grounds yesterday afternoon and created a stir among the crowd as well as among the horses and cattle. No doubt many people on the grounds had never before witnessed a 'plane in flight, and the' advent of three machines was a red-letter happening for the majority.- One 'plane carried out a loop and minor stunts, and flew low above the ring, giving the crowd a thrill. The other 'planes kept at a considerable height, and after circling round for about five minutes the three 'planes left in company.

The Loyal Ashburton Lodge, M.U., L0.0.F., held its fortnightly meeting last evening, _the N.G. (Bro. O. M. Innes) presiding over a good attendance. On behalf of members, the N.G. congratulated P.G. Bro. W. Garrard on his election to the position of District Grand Master. The N.G. also voiced appreciation of the work performed by the Sisters in, connection with the old members' night held recently. Sick pay amounting to £lB was passed in favour of 12 members. Three candidates were elected, three initiated and two proposed. The Social Committee recommended that the fortnightly socials be confined to members and personally invited friends, the recommendation being adopted.

In the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr It. Galbraith, J.P., and Mr W. H. Rundle, J.P., judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following cases: New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association Limited v. A. Parkin, £5 18s, costs £2; J. M. Nolan (Mr L. A. Charles) v. Edward Tilbury, £4 Is 3d, costs £1 3s 6d. On a charge of having parked a motor-acr in East Street without having lights showing, James Maxwell was fined 10s aiid costs 12s. On a similar charge Ernest Wittington was fined 10s and costs lUs. Cyril Shierlaw was convicted and ordered to pay costs 10s on a cnarge ol having ridden a cycle in East Street at night without a light. Constable Wilson conducted the cases for the police.

There was a good attenCance at the monthly meeting of the Ashburton Branch of the Mothers' Union held in St. Stephen's Parish Hall yesterday afternoon. The Rev. F. B. Allen, relieving vicar, presided. Mrs A. J. Fraer, J.P., and president of the National Council of Women (of Christchurch) gave an interesting address on the League of Nations, outlining the main objects and activities of that body. Mrs Fraer mentioned that in many places members of the Mothers' Union had formed branches of the League of Nations Union. She strongly urged that a branch be formed here. Mrs Fraer was warmly applauded and on the motion of the president (Mrs R. Galbraith) was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

That a considerable measure of success can attend the labours of; prisoners serving sentences on prison farms was illustrated at the Westfield (Auckland) weekly stock sale on Wednesday. The event also furnished additional evidence that with scientific cultivation the naturally poorer class of country in the Auckland province can be brought to a high state of productivity. From the Hautu prison farm at Tokaanu a line of 42 steers and a truck of 65 extra heavy prime lambs were sent to the sale and were put under the hammer by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company. The steers sold at from £ll 10s to £l6 7s 6d, the average price being £l4 Is. Of the lambs 51 realised £2 4s each, the average for the whole consignment being £2 2s 9d. It is claimed that this-is a record price for any consignment of such a number, and that wtihout doubt the lambs were the best yet offered at Westfield.

At the ninth annual meeting of the St. Stephen's Girls' Club, the Rev. F. B. Allen presided over a very good attendance. A i r ote of sympathy with the Rev. J. F. Wiseman in his illness was passed. The report stated that at a children's fancy dress party held last May the sum of £ll 12s was raised. A surprise party consisting of members of Mrs Valentine's physical culture class paid a visit to the club on May 30, and a physical display by the class was much appreciated. A novelty entertainment was held on August 15 when the sum of £7 Is was raised. The following officers were elected: —President, Mrs C. G. M. Boyce; yice-presi- ( dents, Mesdames R. B. Coward, E. C. Bathurst, W. Jones. M. E. Ruddock, R. Galbraith, H. Stephenson, Willi's F. Choate, Burr. G. Alington. D. Thomas, W. Osman, Hayman, G. J. S. Fisher, H. Nnylor, and Mis<? Nicoll; secretary pnd treasurer. Miss L. Acton ; committee —Misses • Cambridge. Henburn. Hillier. Jeffs. H. Lockwood, Patching. Rumsey. and Stone; librarian. Miss I. Hillier. *

The Ashburton County ratepayers' roll closed yesterday with a total or 2718 names. This roll is being prepared for the Power Board loan poll on April 19.

No fewer than 36 trucks wero required to bring a shipment of about 1000 cases of machinery to Ashburton tins morning, consigned to the Southern Cross Glass Works. This is perhaps the largest shipment of goods ever brought to one consignee in Ashburton in one day. The ■work of assembling the machinery will be proceeded with immediately.

After five days in barracks at the Drill Hall, the Ashburton High School Cadets concluded their annual course to-day with shooting on the rifle range in the river-bed. The Cadets entered into the spirit of the barracks with enthusiasm, and the week has been a most successful one. The company repelled an "invasion" of the town yester when manoeuvres were carried out on the river flats.

The series of meetings regarding the Ashburton Electric Power Board's Loan Proposal were continued last evening, good attendances being addressed at Wakanui by Mr F. W. Watt (chairman), and at Dorie by Mr E. F. Nicoll. At the latter place, Mr OX 6. McKee was in the chair, and Mr Nicoll received a very attentive hearing, after which he satisfactorily replied to tions put by Mr R. Harrison. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr G. T. Whiting, was carried with acclamation. At Wakanui, Mr F. Franipton presided, and at the conclusion of the address, several questions were asked by Messrs Franipton and 1 A. Amos and were, satisfactorily answered. A vote of thanks and expressions of approval of the proposals as outlined by Mr F. W. Watt were, on the motion of Mr W. J. Doak, and seconded by Mr F. Franipton, carried unanimously.