SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18202, 13 October 1924, Page 4

SOUTH CANTERBURY.

TIMARU. Sociai and Personal. Mrs J. I*. Newman and Miss Brcnda Newman C'Moana"), and Miss Mavis Ad.ims (Auckland) have returned from Braemar after n. visit to Mrs George Murray. Mr and Mrs W. If. Walton and family (Park lane) and Mrs T. Burnett (Wai-iti road) arc visiting Hakataramca. Mr ami Mrs IT. B. S. Johnstone (Otaio) and Mrs W. H. Unwin (Church street) have returned from Christchurch. Miss Joan Ifaiuo (Geraldine) is the guest- ot M:ss MacLoau (f'ealey street). Mr.-, W. 3i :.y (Soft on street) is visiting Chi ist eh:in-h. t Miss Phyllis PK'ult (Woodlands road J is staying in Geraldine. Tennis. The Timarn Tennis Club officially opened its season on Saturday afterlonn. Throughout the morning members were extremely doubtful as to; whether the courts would be playable, Gut with the absence of further rain and the assist a m*e of a light breeze the courts were sufficiently dry by 2 p.m. ro enable the opening to take place. The dub last year had a very strong membership, and the present prospeHs ;re for a very sncessLiil season. The number present for the first day of the season -was most encouraging. Games were in progress throughout, the afternoon, and the lady members of the dub provided tea. The Wai-iti Club also officially opened its season on Saturday. Since last season the management of Ihc' Huh has been taken over by the High School Old Boys and Old Girls, and consequently the club this year is on a sound footing. The club was not. so fortunate as the Timaru Club, in that their courts were somewhat affected by the rain. Though the actual courts were dry and playable, Vie outside* are of grass, and this was very soft, and there was a fair amount of water lying about. In spite of this, however, operations were carried on, and an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Main School Jubilee. The Timaru Main School .Tub'tlee was concluded on Saturday, when a sports meeting was held on the school grounds. Ttound the building we're stalls for sweets, soft drinks, flowers, cakes, produce, and ice creams, while there was a dart hoard, sheep weight-guessing competition. and a bran tub. These were conducted by members ot the stuff and the energetic toadies' ( ommitice, ami between the sports and the stalls there was ample to amuse and keep the crowd occupied. The afternoon was devoted almost entirely to children's snorts, and much interest was* displayed iu the events by present and past pupils. Despite'the heavy rain of the night, the grounds were in good order, and the events were keenly contested by the voung people. Though the sky was overcast for the greater part of the afternoon, the sun shone strongH • t times, .and the sports were very suecessfftl. The band of the Timaru Bovs' High School and Timaru Pipe Band were in attendance, and played very acceptable selections at intcn als. A p'rettv maypole display was also given by a number of the junior pupils. At 3*o'clock the pupils of the school were assembled on the main playground, where they gave a display ot physical drill and marching. On Saturday night a reunion and dinner was held," and was largely attended, the function being most enjoyable. Yesterday afternoon a thanksgiving per vice was held at St. Mar\ s t hurc.h. The present, and past p#pils, together with tho former teachers and the present staff, assembled at. the school, and marched in a procession to the church, where portions of tho service were conducted bv some of the cx-pupils.

TEMUKA. ] On Friday evening the Drill Hali was taxed to its utmost capacity to accom-'i modato all eeuTd obtain admittance to witness the scholars of tho Temuka District High School in the fancy : dreis ball given in aid of tho prize fund The function in every respect ; " \ proat success. The headmaster Tnd 'his staff, tho school committee, nianv willing helpers and the parents of three hundred children m fancy ] I dress worked hard to achieve success, i and 'attained it. The judges or the | 1 tancv costumes, etc., were Mesdames i \ v *G \spinall, H. B. Strange, and Miss B. Brown. They had a long and difficult task to fulfil, but they did it tinnllv to the satisfaction_ of tho hugo audience. The following is the list of iWards; __Bcsfc fancy costumes: Grade ] • Girls, Joyce Huglics, Artist. t>' Stewart "VVart, Biscuit Adverser' Grade II.: Girls, Ethel Mayne, Scrips Mclva Cross, Daffodil, second. Special' given by Mrs Aspinall Walter I awrv White Booster. Grado 111.: Girls'' Xioclinc >Findlay, M.-vy Quite Contrarv} Boys; £>tuart 'Tsijlor, 31ilkjj)(T Alachine. * Most Original: Gordon Tavior, Modern Farm. Humorous: Alan Scrimshaw, Two-laced Man. Specials: Chas: Forward, Charlie Chaplin; T>orotliv IJuzan and Randolph McMillan, Bride and Bridegroom: Hector McMillan and Roy Cameron, Two Scottie/. Best Paper Costume, llona Clements, Carrots. A pleasant little function took place in the office of Messrs W. Blyth and Co.. when the staff assembled to bid farewell to Mr Gordon Mills, who left Teniuka on (Friday for Baieli&ha. Mr "\V. Blyth said that it, was with reluctance that the firm parted with so capable a man, but he was pleased to sec that he was anxious to gain more experience. On behalf of those present, he had great pleasure in handing him a goldmounted fountain pen and a razor. Mr H. Andrews spoke in high terms of praise of Mr Mills, and predicted a cood future for him. Mr McFarlane, fi'oreman joiner), -spoke in similar terms. All those present wore in accord with the remarks made by tho speakers, and after the guest's health had been toasted, tho function was brought to a close. Tho funeral of the late Mrs James Paiki, took place at the Maoti Pah, on Thursday afternoon, and was largely attended. The bearers were Messrs E. C. Tai pan a, J. Mamaru. W. Torcpe, and M. Teraki. The Ile v. P. Temuera conducted the services in the Mtjori Hall, i! ml the Be v. J. H. Tlervov officiated at the graveside. Many tifui floral tokens wcro pent. Fine weather favoured the opening of the bowling season on Thursday. A very large number of members and visitors were present, Geraldine, "West End, Ashbury, and Park Clubs being represented. The president, Mr D. 'Molnnc.s, welcomed the visitors, and expressed his pleasure at seeing «uch a. large attendance. The membership now stood at 75, and teams had been entered for the. Bristol Cup. "Referring to the condition of the green, ho thanked the green supervisor (Mr AL If. McLeod) and the caretakers (Messrs J. A. Macdonah] and F. Morris) for the splendid result of their work. "Without doubt, the green was the best in South Canterbury. Apologias for absence were read from Messrs T. D. Burnett, M.P., and Mathieson. of tho Tima.ru Club. The Mayor (Mr T. Gunnion) snoko a few words and Mr Campbell (Geraldine) apologised for the absence of tho president (Dr. Patcrson), and wished the Temuka Club every success this season. The president then called on the Mayoress' to roll up tho first bowl. Afternoon tea was -provided by Mrs D. Mclnnes. assisted by Mes- ; dames Smith and Shiels. WAIMATE, Potato planters in and around Mojv ven are having a busy time just now. Approximately one thousand acres are being planted for the coming reason. Ono man has eighty neres planted, another seventy, and several thirty to forty. It is a. common sight to see two or three planters busily engaged on the land. The rain experienced during the last two weeks has done art enormous amount of and ,i. capital season should bo the result next year. The host cards handed in for tho Inst round of the golf bogey competition, plaved on Waimat© links, were:— Hood 3"up, Foster 2, Wallace all isfjuare, Travera 1 down. Hood wins tho competition with 4 up for tho two best cards. The final of the club championship waii won by 1) ulten (A\ :;iii<u^ Downs). /-mi. At the Knox; Church Social Club banquet, Rev. J. Wilson presided over a, good attendance. Interspersed with toasts, a number of musical items wore given, after tho banquet tables wore, cleared and games wero played during tho evening. Mr "Wilson took the opportunity. on behalf of Knox Church, to make" a presentation to Miss Grant «.nd Miss Menzies, who had been sifting as organist*. Ho asked them to accept a handsome wristlet watch each. Mr A. R. C'ooper also spoke of the services rendered by these young ladies. Miss Menzics suitably responded. At the "Women's Christian Temperance Union "bring and buy'' afternoon, there n. large, attendance and a substantial sum was realised. A very en jr.vable musical programme was contributed. f-'il'ts of all lands had been banded in and a brisk sale ensued. Mesdames Iloy and Murray being in charge. 71)0 afternoon tea-room was in the charge of Mesdames J. I. Hayman and Simpson and was well patronised .