SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18367, 28 April 1925, Page 5

SOUTH CANTERBURY.

TIMARU. Social and Personal. Mrs Dey arrived from Chnjtehurch yesterday, on a visit to Mrs E. D. Moslcy (Maori Hill). Mrs Burn arrived from Dunedin yesterday. She is the guest of Mrs James Thomson (Bidwell street). Miss Ethel lc Creu (Maori-Hill) has returned from Christchurch. Miss Bonnie Pinekncy arrived from Christchurch yesterday on a visit to the Misses Cos (Nile street). Mr, Mrs, and Miss Hunter-Westou ("Highthorne" x . intend to leave by the s.s. Aorangi next week for Vancouver. Mr and Mrs M.-Evoy (Christchurch) and Mrs Ashdown (Wellington), who were at the Hermitage, have left for Queenstown. Miss B. Watson (Dunedin), who has been on an extended lour of England and the Continent, arrived in Timaru yesterday, and is with Miss He veil ("Cadognn"). Mr 11. I). Bennett, who has occupied the position of bailiff at Timaru for the past thirteen years, and who leaves •to-morrow to take up the position of crier in the Supreme Court at Dunedin, was yesterday bade farewell by tlic Timaru Magistrate's Court staff and local police. In presenting Mr Bennett with an umbrella, silver cigarette case, and an Eversharp pencil, Mr E. I). Mosley, S.M., expressed keen regret at Mr Bennett's departure. Senior-Sergt. Fahey and Constable Fisher, on behalf of the police force, and Messrs A. E. Reynolds and E. Graham, on behalf of the Court staff, expressed regret at Mr Bennett's departure, and wished him the best of luck in his new sphere. Mr Bennett suitably rcplj'd.

Young Man Killed. As a result of injuries received through a collision with an unknown cyclist at Pleasant Point, about seven o'clock on Sunday .night, a young man named William Bonn, son of Mr A. Bonn, of Geraldine, died at an early hour yesterday morning. From tho in formation available, it appears that the deceased, who was riding a push-bicycle, and who was accompanied by another young man named Borrcll, the latter astride a motor-cycle, collided head-on with another push-cyclist near Pleasant Point early on Sunday evening. It was not thought at the time that either Bonn or the unknown cyclist had sustained serious injury, and the parties proceeded on their way. Bonn's condition later induced Borrcll .to seek medical aid for his companion, and Dr. D. S. Milne was called in. It was then found that Benn waß suffering from concussion, from which ho died yesterday morning.

GERALDINE. Anzac Day was observed as a solemn day, and iu the afternoon a- large number of people made their way to the Drill Hall, where a united memorial service was held, opening with a funeral march. Mr Axel Newton, of Timaru, presided at the organ. After the march, tho hymn "0 God Our Help iu Ages Past" was suug by the people, tho orchestra leading the singing., The Rev. H. Cocks (Anglican) read an appropriate selection from the Scriptures, the Bov. H. Sharp (Methodist) following with prayer. Oxcnham's hymn, 'The Nameless Graves," was then sung, after which an impressive address was delivered by the Rev. J. D. ' Madill (Presbyterian). The Dead Mareli in"Saul" was then effectively played, and "The Last Post" was sounded by [Bugler E. Broad, after which Mrs W. . T Tait, of Timaru, sang the aria from ("The Messiah," "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth." Prayer was next offered by the Rev. H. Purchas (Anglican), and this was followed by the singing of the hymn "God of Our Fathers" and by the Benediction. On leaving the hall the people walked to the site of the War Memorial, and the returned soldiers carried a, large number of wreaths, and placed them on the memorial. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Roman Catholic Church at 9.30 a.m., the Rev. Father 0 'Connor being the celebrant. The attendance at the church was very large. The special prizes offered in connexion with the reeent collie dog trials were awarded by the committee as folk.ws:—Mr T. D. Burnett's Challenge Cup for three dogs securing most points in Classes 1, 2, and 3, to. Mr G. H. Waters, of Albury (this being his second victory in succession, ho now retainsthe cup); Messrs Blair Brothers' Challenge Cup for dogs scoring most points in. Partners' Class, > to Mr Stan Ashby, of Orari, bridge; Messrs Morrison Bros.' trophy for local dog scoring most points, to Mr D. Scully, of Orari bridge; Mr D. Pringlc's prize for local dog securing most points in Huntaway, to Mr T. Stevenson, of Pleasant Valley; Mr George Evans' prizo for team of three dogs securing most point 3in Classes 1, 2, and 3, to Mr G. H. Waters, of Albury; the "Otago Witness" prize for local maiden dog scoring most points in Classes 2 and 3, to Mr G. Brooker, of Tripp settlement; MrE. Lorgelly'sgold medal for dog securing most points in Classes 2 and 3, to Mr G. 11. Waters, of Albury; Mr J. Lorrimer's trophy for competitors under 18 securing most points, to Mr C. Mathieson, of Springfield; Mr E. Logan's prize for oldest competitor 1 , to Mr R. Frascr, of Albury; Mr D. G. Cain's prizo for local dog winning most points in Maiden Huntawav, to Mr T. Stevenson, of Pleasant Valley.

WOODBURY. On Friday evening tho residenta of Tripp's Settlement met in the Orari Gorge schoolroom to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Borrows and to Mr and Mrs Henderson, who are leaving tho district. A pleasant evening was spent in dancing. Mr G. Fcrgusyon contributed two recitations. Mr W. McLcod spoke of the good qualities of the guests of the evening, and expressed regret that they were leaving the district, as they had always been splendid neighbours.' On behalf of the residents, he asked Mr Borrows to accept a suitcase for himself, a tea-set for Mrs Borrows, and gifts for the children, and Mr Henderson was presented with similar tokens of esteem. On behalf &f the Woodbury Public Tennis Club, Mr Marks thanked Mr and Mrs Borrows for tho very great interest they had taken in the club since its inception, and for the great help they had been. The best wishes of the club go -with Mr and Mrs Borrows to their new home. Mr Tates and Mr A. McLeod also expressed good wishes to the guests, who would be greatly missed from the settlement, and Mr Borrows and Mr Henderson suitably responded, and "For They Arc Jolly Good Fellows" was sung heartily. Mr and Mrs D. G. Falconer have returned to Chriatchnreh. Miss Webster, who wa3 the guest of Miss Vance, has returned to Christchurch.

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CLANDEBOYE.

Owing to the Health Department restrictions preventing the attendance or children, who in previous years formed the greater part of the assemblage, it was deemed advisable not to hold tho Anzac Day ceremony in the same form as formerly. It was arranged that the main doors of the public hall, in which the Memorial* Tablet is hung, should remain open throughout tne day. The number of wreaths plaeeu round tho Tablet bore silent tnbuw to tho memory of those who made the supreme- sacrifice.

TEMUKA. Th?rc was a verv large attendance at St. Peter's Church on tho evening of Anzac Day, when a special memorial service was held. The Rev. F. _G. Brittan conducted tho service, which was most impressive. Special hymns were sung, and Air Cornwall contributed a solo. A large number of wreaths were placed at the memorial in the church.

Tho Presbyterian Church was completely filled on Sunday morning, when a special Aneac Memorial service was held. The Rev. A. H. Fell gave ah inspiring address and special hymns were sung. During the offertory the choir sang the anthem "What are These?" The service was concluded bv'the singing of the National Anthem. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and wreaths. "*» On Sunday morning a special Anzac service was "held, in the Methodist Church and was largelv attended. The Mayor and councillors, and members of the Returned Soldiers' Association, aJsj the Pipe Band, were present. The Rev. J. Richards preached the sermon, taking for his test the 7th -verso of the 30th Psalm. The choir SAiift .the anthem "When We Gather at the Savictor's Call." Mr E. Mathieson contributed a solo. , At St. Joseph's Church on Anzao Day mass was celebrated at 6 a.mand a special Requiem Mass at 9 a.m. The mass was celebrated by the R»v. Father Maloney, S.M.. who also preached a suitable sermon 1 . During the mass suitable hymns were sung bv the choir. The memorial in. the church was tastefully decorated for the occasion. There was a large atI tendance.