SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18101, 17 June 1924, Page 12

SOUTH CANTERBURY.

TIMARU.

Social, and Personal Mr D. MeLennan, who has been on a visit to North Canterbury, returned to Timaru yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lavallin Puxley left for Ealing yesterday, after spending the week-end in Timaru. Miss Amy Cox (Nile street) left yesterday for Christchurch. Major and Mrs P. Donkin, who were the • guests of Mr and Mrs Jameson (Otumarama), have returned to Woodbury* - At Saturday's Point-to-Point Steeple- ' chase Meeting the huntsman (J. M. Shaw) • was presented by the master with a purse of 30 sovereigns,, subscribed by the active members of the South • Canterbury Hunt, as a mark of appreciation of his services in the hunting field. Timaru High Schools Board. • A meeting of the Timaru High Schools' Board was held yesterday morning, Mr J. Bitchener, M.P., presiding; Others present were Mrs B. H. Low and Messrs W. F. Cheverton, H. IT. Fraser, Geo. Dennistoun, T. Lyon, W. D. Eevell, J. Maze, W. D. Campbell, and Dr. L.S. Talbot. . The Board passed a resolution of sympathy with Mrs Low in her recent bereavement: The Geraldine County Council wrote that Messrs Geo. Dennistoun and Thomas Lyon had been appointed to represent Geraldine County on the Board. The Mackenzie County Council wrote that Mr L. J. McGregor had been reelected to represent the Council on the Board. The Waimate County Council wrote similarly in respect of Mr J. Bitchener, M.P. ~ '■ The chairman welcomed the new members to the Board's table. The steward of reserves reported on his activities during the month. The lady principal of the Girls' School reported; that the school reopened after the holidays with a rollnumber of 219. There were 32 girls in residence at the school-house. Miss McLean, who had taken the position on the staff left vacant, by the resignation of Miss Watson, commenced her duties at the beginning of the term. Mr Eevell gave a report on the recent High School Boards' Conference.; A committee consisting of Mrs Low Mr Campbell Mr Eevell, and Dr. Tal-

bot was set up to go into the question of regulations, along with the lady principal and the rector. The Education Department wrote that the Public Works Department had been requested to proceed with the alterations required at tho Girls' School. The- Department also wrote that it was unlikely that additional accommodation could be provided at the Boys' School in anticipation of increased attendance. Works mentioned in. the Board's memorandum of 2nd inst. had been approved out of endowment income, .and the Public Works Department had been asked to carry them out. Regarding the Memorial Hall, an additional grant of £IOOO had been approved by way of subsidy, making, with the £IOOO already granted, a Government contribution of £2OOO towards the cost of the Memorial Hall. Inquest. An enquiry into the circumstances of the death of Miss May Black, who died as a result of a motor accident on the Tycho road, on April 20th, was held before the District Coroner, Mr E. D. Mosley, on Saturday. William Joseph Black, of Salisbury, said he was the father of the decensed. He was proceeding along tlio Tycho road in his car, accompanied by his daughter, at about 17 miles an' hour, when a tyre burst, causing the ear to skid. The ear went on the lock and turned up a bank at the side of the road. The wheels struck a boulder and the car capsized, pinning witness and his daughter underneath. The radius rod of the car had been broken for some time, witness having repaired it with wire. A verdict was returned that deceased met her death as a result of a ear in which she was riding.accidentally overturning and breaking her neck. S.P.C.A. At the monthly meeting of the S.P.C.A. there were present: Mr A. S. Elworthy (chairman), Mrs K. H. Rhodes, Messrs E. D. Giles, A. E. Lewis, P. Clissold, P. P. Neale, A. M. Paterson, Geo. Gliddpn (inpsector), and W. D. Eevell (secretary). • Correspondence was received from the Timaru Borough Council advising that the question of providing shelter at the abattoir would receive consider-, ation when the estimates were being prepared, and that the portion of Stafford street from the Arcade to the Bank of New. Zealand would be topdressed for about one chain at the north end to prevent horses slipping on the road. The Canterbury Society, wrote advising that it was proposed to visit Oamaru during the Animal Welfare Week in October, and, accepting the Society's offer of assistance in organising a branch in Oamaru. Mr H. Grierson wrote, pointing out the shortage of feed, and recommenlI wig the owners of old horses to destroy I them in, the event of feed not being

available. The letter was received, and Mr Grierson ffas thanked for his. consideration. Mr J. A. Forbes wrote offering to obtain a supply of "The Little Animals' Friend" .for , distribution amongst children at the schools. It was decided to order 100 copies of the monthly publication. The secretary reported that as a result of the dances organised by. the ladies the sum of £66 13s 8d had been handed over to the Society. Members spoke highly of the work done by the ladies,, and a hearty vote of thank 3 was passed to all those who had helped in organising and carrying through these successful functions. A statement of finance was submitted, showing capital fund investel £145, and working fund £147 lis lid. Shanghaied. A Timaru resident had a taste of the work of Sydney thugs during the weekend. He was walking home at about 8 p.m. in North street, when a man invited him to have a '' spot.'' He refused several times, and the unknown man became enraged, and gave the other a blow on the jaw, knocking him out. Upon regaining consciousness the assaulted man found himself amidst a pile of papers in the grounds of the Congregational Church. His pockets had been ransacked, his papers scattered all over the place, and his money gone. It was some hours after the assault before he regained consciousness. Tho Weather. Yesterday was bright and sunshiny, but exceedingly cold. There was' a heavy frost in the morning, seven degrees being registered, the heaviest this winter. The seas, which swept oyer the extension during the weekend, had abated somewhat, but during the afternoon a number of people gathered to watch some of the bigger rollers bursting on the rocks. WAIMATE. A memorial service to the late J. Kippenberger was held in Nukaroa Church on Sunday afternoon, when u large congregation assembled. The chu.ch was suitably draped for the occasion. Pour of the deceased's favourite hymns were sung, and the choir sang the anthem "There Will Be No Parting There." The Rev. A. H. Fowles preached in the evening. There was another large congregation in-Sti Paul's Church, Waimate, which testified to the esteem in which the family are held. Miss Cameron officiated at the organ, and played for the opening voluntary "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth." The choir, under Mr.C. E. Manchester, gave "Crossing, the Bar'? and the "Hallelujah Chorus." The church was draped in white for the occasion. The Rev. A. H. Fowles preached a suitable sermon. " , ; At a meeting of the A. and P. Asso-

ciation, Mr T. Hamilton (president) occupied ■ the ' chair. A lengthy letter was received from tho local branch of the .W.E.A., asking for the affiliation of the. Association, and for the appointment of representatives .on the council. Mr J. I. Hayman remarked that the W.E.A. was doing a work that had been needed for many years. it was but in its infancy, and probably would yet save the world much industrial trouble. It was decided to affiliate, and Mr J. C. Hay was appointed as the Association's representative. The Council of Agriculture notified dates of the annual conference to be July 16th and 17th. One of the proposals for consideration was the question of the Boyal Agricultural Society, taking over the-duties of,the council. The president was appointed delegate, Mr Sinclair being nominated as substitute. The president, reporting on the conference of South Island Associations in Dunedin, said the matter of Show dates was-practically cut and beforehand. There was only a week between, 'the Christchurch and .Dunedin Shows, and Oamaru and Waimat. 1 were forced in between them. The Association's delegates tried to get Thursday, but Oamaru would not givfit up, ; so the Waimate Show would have to beheld on Tuesday, November 18th. Regarding the federation of Associations, practically every southern Association from Dunedin down was opposed to it, but the proposal was carried by five votes. The drawing up of rules and regulations was more strongly opposed, but was carried by one vote. The secretary said he had seen the Mayor regarding the Show date. The latter had suggested u canvass of the business people to ascertain whether a half-holiday was acceptable. If favoured, the council could declare the date a holiday. It was decided to accept the date. The president, vice-president, and secretary were appointed to interview business people with regard to closing at noon on that day.