SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18208, 20 October 1924, Page 3

SOUTH CANTERBURY.

TIMARU. Social and Personal. Mrs Guthrie and Miss Brenda Guthrie (Christchnrch) arc visiting Timaru. Miss Isoboi Mills ("Seotston." S f - Andrews) spent the week-end 'with Mrs G. S. Cry 7 (Seaview terrace". Mr and Mrs Lewis Mathias and Mr» Murchison (Fairview) hare returned from the north. Mr and Mrs A. W. A twill (Christchurch") are staving in T:mnru. Mr W. Johnstone (Wai-iti ronrV) returnend from Punedin on Saturday. Mrs Fell, who was the guest of Mrs Howard Tripp, has returnned to Pclorus .Sound, Miss Helen Orbell (Selwyn s.lreeO left on a visit to Wellington on Saturday. Croquet. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a croquet flub at Ifignheld was nrcsidcd over by the Rev. Adam Begg* The lawn is now completed and is in a playable condition, and it wa.s decided to open it on Saturday nex , when the High field ladies Avill entertain visitors and friends at a social aite''noon. While the lawns have been laid down by the Highfield Congregation Committee, all who wisli to enjoy the pastime will be made welcome, irrespective of their connexion with the eliurc 1. A meeting will be held immediateJy aftcr the opening to form a cluo. A committee was sppointed to procure the necessary material and to e the grounds in order for the opening d.n. Old Boys' Association. The annual meeting of the Timaru High School Old Boys' Association was held 011 Saturday evening, Mr T\. V. Revell presiding. In moving the adoption of the annual report, the president said that he twis vcrv grateful for the committee s remarks with regard to his services to the Association. He would always tn Ke a very keen interest in its affairs. Referring to the opening of the Memorial Hall, Mr Revell said it had been a most successful function, and every old boy present had appreciated what it inp ant to the old boys and to the school. The, membership had increased since last year but not to such an extent as could be wished. He thought some old hoys did not take as much interest in the affairs of (he Association as they should do. The Tcschemaker Cup contest had aroused a good deal of interest, and the competition had been keen. He congratulated the members of the various old boys' sports bodies on their success during the year. It was gratifying to see that their fellow-member, Mr Ron. Stewart, was upholding their honour in the All Black team, both socially and m the field. The rector, Mr Thomas, was to be congratulated on the success which had attended two of his ex-pupils who had been nominated for the Rhodes Scholarship. He suggested that letters of congratulation should be sent to the old boys mentioned and also to R. Slade, who had succeeded in breaking two records at Saturday's sports meeting. In conclusion, Mr Revell expressed deep appreciation of the work done by the hon. secretary and members of the committee, and referred to the loss the committee had suffered in the transfer of Messrs D, A. Lawson and F. Rasmussen from Timaru. He congratulated Mr G. E. Lawson on having been picked to play in the trial team, for selection for the All Blacks. The report and ■ balance-sheet vseie adopted. . A discussion arose on an item 111 the balance-sheet Wit-li reference to the charge made by tlie Timaru Boiough Council for tlie hire of tlie Caroline Lay Hall for the Association's annual dance, and it was decided that a letter should be written to tlie Council protesting against the high rent charged for the hall and the want of heating facilities. The new rules and constitution of the Association were discussed, and after I a number of alterations had been made were adopted. It was decided that all matters pertaining to the annual reunion should be left in the hands of the committee. After discussion, it was decided that the matter of affiliation of the various old boys' sports bodies, their constitution, and tho registration of the Association should be dealt with by tho committee, their decision to be subject to the approval of a general meeting. The election of officers resulted as follows—President, Mr S. D. Mason; vicepresidents, Messrs Walter Raymond and W. D. Revell, and Dr. G. E. Gabites; hou. secretary, Mr I. Tait; hon. treasurer, Mr P." MeDougall; hon. auditor, Mr G. Ferrier; management committee, Messrs J. M. Dunn, A. N. Leslie, N. A. Moore, J. P. Steven. C. Jones, and U. P. Lawson. On the motion of Mr W. Thomas a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring president, Mr W. I>. Revell, the secretary, and the outgoing committee. TEMUKA. The Temuka Presbyterian Church lield their annual social in the Drill Hall on Thursday evening. About 600 persons were present, and tho Rev. HR. Fell presided. An excellent concert followed, items being contributed by the following:—Mrs Black, Miss I. McCallum, Miss Beattic, Miss Wenlock, Miss Davidson, Miss Henstock. Miss Russell, Messis Wheeler, E. Latimer, U. - ual " colm, S Anderson, AY. Hughes, and R. Jenkins, Mrs E. E. Mclnnes, Miss 1. McCallum and Miss Davidson aetea as accompanistcs'. Adjutant Sawy , Salvation Army, and the Rev. R. R ,c ards gave short addresses. At the final meeting of the milliner class in connexion with the cm ". Technical School, the instructress, Mrs T. Frisby. was made tho recipient oi a pretty salad bowl. In making the pie scutation Mrs Radburnd referred o the conscientious and patient manner in which Mrs Frisby had done n e work. . i At a mooting of the Domain J> oal l a letter was received from Mr S. • ■ Douglas, stating that his lease of t i section in the Domain did not c *P ,r until October 17th, and rent had been paid to that date. The Council hat taken possession two months ago an he desired compensation. lie wished to be compensated for 2S chains of barb-wire and a gate which tie Council had taken for its own use. 1 \ e land had been taken for tho Acclimatisation sanctuary, and only one day fnotice had been given to the occupier. After discussion it was agreed to compensate Mr Douglas for the two months rent. Mr A. lulgeler asked for compensation for two cows drowned throug i tho alleged negligence of the firewoo contractors in cutting a wire whilst felling the trees. He value the cows at £8 each. After discussio' it was agreed that no action be taken. Respite the fact that it was a Jerwet night on Friday, the St. £ ctcr Sundav School Concert was well pa ronised, tho Parish Hall being fine with a most enthusiastic audience, l stage was most artistically decora e I by Mr and Mrs Hervey, who deserve ; great credit for their work, also t Bible Class girls who assisted-

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concert was opened with a pianoforte solo oy Mrs I'. W, followed bv a bright song entitled "Down Along the Old Road," by the Sunday School children, aJso a Chinamen song and a ! Jan lore-song by the Bible Ciass girls. The following items were also given: '•Fio-ht Little Mothers/' by teunday ! School children; -Die Bells of Broken Hill. 1 ' bv the Rev. J- R- H crr^' •■Little Brown Children by Sumla? >.iiool children: Dutch song by Bible , Class girls: overture, Misses i urdom and .Newman: "Roses. Miss lyy Ires 'and chorus; singophone, Mr \\. • p,onv. Master E. laylor and Bible Class ' girls; it-em. Miss Pcmberton; | - On the Ohio," boys and girls; Robbers' Chorus," Mr H. Talboc and the Jlev. J. R. Her.voy; Darkie Song. Bible Class girls: "Good Night." Mis* Elma Is'ewman and chorus. Jt was decided to rcncat the concert at an early date. Special praise should be given to Mrs F. W. iialmon for her untiring efforts in training the children for several of tbfi items. Hearty votes of thanks wore passed to the following for their assistance in making the concert the great success it was:—Mesdames Keys and .Toynt, Misses Abbott, Greaves'. Messrs Andrews, Swap, Ives, : and Goldsborough.