SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17880, 28 September 1923, Page 6

SOUTH CANTERBURY.

TIMARU.

Bocial and Personal. Mrs James Gillies, who was the guest of Mrs A. Muir, Nile street, is now ! with Miss Turnbnll, Sefton street. Mrs Bean, who was staying with Mrs Geo. Grec-n, Maltby avenue, has returned to Christehurch. Mrs H. A. le Cren and Miss Eileen le Cren, I'airlie, returned from Christchurch on Wednesday. Mrs Sawell, who was staving with Mrs Hassell, has returned to Duneain. Major and Mrs Bond, Mount Possession, are the guests of Mrs Guyon Macilonrdd, Orari, for the Geraldine races. Mis 3 Jean Hay, of the staff of the Christehurch Public Hospital, who has been in Timaru on holiday, returned to Christehurch yesterday afternoon. Miss V. Hope is staying with Mrs J. S. Barker for the Geraldine races. Musical Comedy, On Monday and Tuesday next the combined High School Old Girl's and Old Boys' Associations will stage, at the Theatre Royal, under the direction of Mr W. S. Wauchop, of Christchurch, a bright musical comedy entitled "Try Again, Johnny." The new production has the advantage of something unusual in the way of a plot, and the musical numbers and the ballets are interspersed with bright and snappy libretto.

Briefly the story deals with the question of members of the aristocracy entering the realms of trade. The result is something good in the way of satire. The show will be presented in two acts which will take place in scenes representing an English health resort, and the emporium of the Duchess of Meresham respectively. The principal parts will be taken by Misses A. Flannagan, G. Budge, K. Young, and Messrs W. S. Wauchop, F. Hyde, N. Moore, M. Dunn, and N. Earl. Mr N. Radcliffe will appear in a spectacular Oriental number. Somnambulism. A day or two ago a young fellow of about fifteen years of age had an unpleasant experience of somnambulism. This Timaru sleepwalker was sound asleep at about midnight when he stood, up on his bed and literally dived through the window of his bedroom which opens on to a verandah. Still quite unconscious, he jumped back into his room again through the broken glass and returned to bed. Awakened bv the sound of breaking glass, the boy's "brother caught him practically in the act. The latter knew nothing of the whole business until he was aroused and told about it. He was soon convinced when he saw the shattered window and felt the pain in his legs, which were considerably cut.

Magistrate's Court. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., W. H. Collett was fined 20s and costs for pillion riding (second offence). B. Garden was fined £3 and costs for driving a car in a ipanner dangerous to the public safety, and driving after sunset without lights. A drill defaulter, J. Gunderson, was fined 10s and costs.. In a case, L. Hartnett v. Wm. Harding, judgment wad given for plaintiff, by default for £2 5s and costs.

In Bankruptcy. A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Henry of Temuka, was held in Timaru on Wednesday. The Deputy-Official Assignee, Mr F. A. Eaymond, presided, and there were also present: —Bankrupt, and his solicitor (Mr W. G. Aspinall), Messrs D. Mclnnes, G. B. Hopkinson, W. A. Edgeler, and Mrs Hope. The unsecured creditors were:—G. Hopkinson £26, W. Hopkinson £6 10s, Temuka "Leader" £7, D. Mclnnes £lB 15s, W. Budd £3 13s 3d, A. E. Smith £4 9s, C.F.C.A. 14s, W. H. McMillan £1 13s 2d, G. Gibb £1 15s 6d, Buzan and Fraser £1 15s, A. N. Hancock 7s 6d, \V. T. Kingston 10s, Mrs W. Double £l, J. Spillane £2 2s, Temuka Gas Co. £6 10s, W. G. Aspinall £4 4s, T. F. McGava 6s 6d, W. A. Edgeler £lO 0s 3d (all of Temuka), J: Swinson and Co. £8 Is 6d (Wellington), Williamson Jeffrey, Ltd., £1 12s (Dunedin), M*lmanche and Co. £ 5, J. A. Campbell £ 3 15s, L. Hoctor £1 8s 6d, Guardian Assurance 10s (Timaru), Dr. Milne £1 Is (Pleasant Point), H. A. Bowkett £lO (Geraldine): a total of £126 Is 2d. There were no secured creditors. On the credit Bide there were shown: —Stock in trade £ll, and book debts £2. In his sworn statement, bankrupt said that he had come to New Zealand in 1921, and settled in Timaru. He had then about £3O. He first got employment with the Timaru Post Company, his wages averaging £3 10s a week. Later he joined the Timaru Herald Company at a wage averaging £4 10s per week. In September, 1922, lie went to the Temuka "Leader" at a salary of £4 per week. He married in August, but had no children. To better himself, he started a dry-clean-ing works in Temuka. He then had about £lO in cash, and' leased the premises at £l3 per annum for twelve months, with the option of renewing the lease at the expiry of that time. Renovating the premises had cost £3 10s. He had devoted all his time to the work, but during his nine months' trading he had taken only £9O gross. Labour had cost him £ls. Then, having got into arrears, his creditors began to press him, and eventually he had had to file. In to the D.0.A., bankrupt said that he had anticipations from his people living in England, but he did not think his father would make an offer to his creditors. Bankrupt stated that as soon as he got a position he would be able to pay all he owed. He had never gambled, and did not drink to excess. He, attributed his failure to. starting his business at the wrong time of the year, and to the drop in the price of new clothing. He was 32 years of age, and had never been in the dry-cleaning business before. He denied that he had wasted his creditors' money in any way. Bankrupt also stated that he intended to stop in Temuka, get a position, and pay everybody in full. Mr Edgeler said that bankrupt had told him that at times he was making £5 and £6 a week. Mr Mclnnes proposed that a further enquiry should be made with a

view to ascertaining what bankrupt had done with his money. Finally, bankrupt was instructed _ to prepare "a statement of his receipts and expenditure within a week, the statement to cover the whole penou that he had been in business. After some further discussion, the meeting adjourned sine die.

Hickson Mission. Last evening St. Mary's schoolroom was packed to the doors when Nurse Maude, of Christehurch, gave an address on the Hickson Mission, Archdeacon J. A. Julius presided. Port of Timaru. Shipping movements at the Port of Timaru will be found in the shipping columns.

TEMUKA. The annual report to be submitted to a meeting of the Milford Lagoon Association, to be held on Monday night, states that on the picnic and sports at New Year the net proceeds had amounted to £24 lis sd. During the vear the Geraldine County Council had erected protective works at the Lagoon, the cost of which waa £ll9. Of ° this amount the Association had undertaken to find £/6 6s Bd. Improvements to the grounds carried out during the year had consisted of tree planting, preparing the running track, and erecting a shelter shed. The amount spent on these worKs was £39 2s Bd. Miss Delight Lynn, 8.A., travelling secretary tor the Alethodist Young Women's Bible Class Union, is at present on an official visit to iemuka. On Tuesday night she addressed a meeting of young women in the Social Hall. Miss G. Brown presided. Tke lie v. W. H E. Abbey was also present and spoke in appreciative terms of Miss Lynn and her work amongst the young people of the church, in an eloquent address the visitor explained the objectives and aims of the Union, alter which she spoke in a charming way on the motto of the Bible Class. "The Utmost for the Highest." At the close of the address some questions were asked, after which Miss Muriel Hancox moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Miss Lynn. This was seconded by Miss Burtenshaw and carried. Musical items were contributed by the Misses Eva Mathieson, Effie Bryan, and Sylvia nnd May Mills. Supper brought an interesting evening to a close. Miss Lynn is the guest of Miss Brown, of Dinting House. A team of Maoris from Moeraki visiteci Teinuka oil Wednesday aft«rnoon and met a team from the local Pa in a friendly game of football. The match was played on No. 2 ground in the Domain and was watched by a good number of supporters of each team. The rival "barrackers" encouraged their respective sides with much goodnatured advice from the touch-line. The game was keenly contested, and at times became quite exciting. The visitors proved too fast for the local "Braves'' and eventually ran out winners by 16 to 5. For Temuka Toby Anglem scored and TV. Rickus converted. Mr J. Beri was referee. There passed away on "Wednesday morning at her home, Dyson street, Temuka, Mrs Hancox, wife of Mr E. G. Hancox. The deceased, who was only 27 years of age, had suffered much during the past three years, but she bore her illness with r.reat fortitude and remarkable brightness. Possessing a winsome personality, Mrs Hancox made many friends and her death, though not unexpected, will be a cause of sorrow to quite s. wide circle of people who knew and respected her. Prior to her marriage Mrs Hancox was employed for four years in the office of Mr W. F. Evans. The late Mrs Hancox was the sixth daughter of the late Mr Boyd and of Mrs Boyd, •of King Btreet, Veil-known residents of the district. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended, amongst those present being members of the Oddfellows Lodge and St. George's Lodge of Freemasons, of both of which bodies Mr Hancox is a member. The pallbearers were Messrs W. F. Evans, E. Blackmore, W. H. McMillan, and W.. E. Foote. The service at the grave was conducted by the Revs. W. H. E. Abbey, F. T. Harris, and Griffiths. " .

W AIM ATE.

A most enjoyable social was held at Arno on Wednesday. There was a record attendance. Music was supplied by Messrs Tavendale and Sheppard and extras were played by Misses Pashley, McCrossan, Cullen, Bfosnahan, and Ferriter. Miss M. Matheson danced a Highland fling, the music being suplied by Mr J. Reynolds on the bagpipes. Mr J. McCrossan was . M.C. The ladies supplied a bountiful supper. Mr J. H. Mitchell has been elected a member of the Wainono Drainage Board. Mr F. W. Cone,' a director of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers' Federation, paid a visit, along with Mr L. Paynter, orchard inspector, to the orchards in istudholme, Deep Creek, and Waituna tins week, and expressed himself well pleased) with the growth of the many varieties and the attention and interest shown by local fruitgrowers. Mr L. Paynter, when inspecting Waimate orchards, commented on the number of old, neglected, and probably forgotten orchards affected with nearly every disease under the sun. Ho said they were a menace to the younger orchards coming on and the owners would receive notice to destroy them. For a long time past the \Vaimate Silver Band has been without uniforms. Steps are now being taken to supply this necessary want. At a meeting of the trustees and committee of the band pii "Wednesday, the question was dealt with, and it was decided to hold a monster queen carnival at an early date. The TVaimate Defence Rifle Club's last shoot resulted—H. Beach C!i, S. Malthps 68, A. Deans 68, C. Keen 68, W. Middleditch 67, A. Good 67, R. Deacon 67, G. Manchester 66, FV Pollock 64, P. Hendry 64, A. Kernick 63, N Manchester 63, Miss I. Smith 60, Miss V. Smith 59, Mrs S. Beach 51, Miss L. Smith 44. The results of No. 5 trophy were— A Kernick 205, A. Deans 204, A. Jones 203, P. Hendry 203, S. Malthus 203. The grand aggregate resulted— A. Kernick 818, S. Malthus 817£, P. Hendry 816, H. Beach 816, W. Middleditch 815, A. Segar 813, A. Good 812, A. Jones 811, R. Deacon 810, N. Manchester 805, W. Anderson SO2, F. Pollock 802. Arrangements are well in hand for the annual spring flower show, to be held to-morrow. The entries are in excess of any previous year. In addition to the competitive classes, there will be fine displays for exhibition only from the gardens of Mr Flint and Miss Hertslet.