MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18487, 15 September 1925, Page 4

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. PERSONAL. A motion of sympathy with the chairman, Mr C. Keid, who has been confined to his bed for some time, was passed at the Ashburton County Hospital Board meeting yesterday. Mr and Mrs W. J. Allen, of Ruapuna, have returned to Ashburton after an extended tour of the North Island and the West Coast. Hospital Board. At the monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Hospital Board, held yesterday, Mr W. T. Lill presided in the .absence of the chairman. There were also present: Messrs J. Bruce, W. G. Gallagher, F. W. Watt, W. Bryant, and A. J. Magson. * The statement of receipts and expenditure for the month showed a debit balance of £954 10s 2d.

The chairman's report stated that during the month one case of tuberculosis was reported, each from Mcthven and Allenton, while two cases of diphtheria were notified from the borough. The chairman of the Hospital Committee (Mr W. T. Lill) stated that since the last meeting three cases had gone to the Waipiata Sanatorium, while there were still two names on tho waiting list.

The reports from the various Homes showed that during the last month 12 patients were admitted, 12 discharged, and 4 remained at Malvern; 5 were admitted, 3 discharged, leaving 3 at Rakaia; and 4 were admitted to Methven, 4 discharged, and 2 remained. "I might be old and fossilised, but I think that there is nothing like the fire for heating and for the comfort of patients during the convalescent stages," stated Mr Lill,-when referring to a portion of the matron's report which stated that radiators were insufficient for the comfort of patients who were out of bed during convalescence. It was decided to have the fireplaces put in order if necessary. The Nelson Hospital Board wrote stating that, with a view to obtaining reliable information regarding equipment for its new hospital, the medical superintendent (Dr. Low) and the secretary (Mr G. P. Chapman) would visit Ashburton .during their tour of the South Island hospitals, with a view to inspecting the Ashburton Hospital and' discussing matters with the executive officers.

The Department of Health advised that the Minister had cxtonded the' authority of the Board for an overdraft for £IOOO until December 31st. The Minister of Finance was being recommended to make an advance on account of subsidy of £IOOO to the Board, with a view to obviating the payment of interest on overdraft. It was decided to thank the Department for its assistance in the matter. General News. The fortnightly euchre, party and dance conducted by the Loyal Ashburton Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., in the Orange Hall, on Saturday night was largely attended. The winners of the euchre were: Mrs J. Smith and Mr E. StigJey. ' Daybournc's Orchestra supplied spirited dance music. The Hakatere Lodge held its weekly dance in the Tancred street Hall on Saturday night. There was a good attendance and the music- was supplied by Mrs A. Mitchell's Orchestra. Meeting of Motorists. The Ashburton members of the Canterbury Automobile Association met on Saturday night at a round-the-table discussion. .Mr W. Page was nominated for the position of Ashburton v delegate on the Council of the Association. It was explained that although officials were appointed at Ashburton about two years ago, the branch had since become practically dormant. It was considered that steps should be taken to form an energetic committee to attend to the interests of motorists in the County. A room where members could-congregate and become acquainted with up-to-date information from headquarters was required. It was decided to call meetings of motorists at Rakaia and Methven to arouse interest in the Association, and to decide upon placing fingerposts at various points of danger throughout the County. Mr W. Page urged the arranging for motor trips for the inmates of the various institutions in Ashburton. Mr J. Bathgate, was appointed secretary pro tern. Mall Notices. Mails close to-day for northern ports at 5 p.m.; late fee, 5.25 p.m.; guard'B von, 5.43 p.m. CHERTSEY. At the fortnightly euchre tournament, Mr Chas. Lloyd was in charge of the games. The ladies' prize was won by Mrs A. McLauchlan with 112 points (handicap 5), Mrs Paul Doig being second with 104 points, and Mrs J. Cronin tnird with 101 points. The men's prise was won by 'Mr W. Wilkinson with 114 points, 'Mr J. Cronin being second with 101 points (handicap 5) and Mr A. Doig third with 100 points. A dance followed, for which the music was provided by Messrs F. Newman and W. Ellen and Miss Dunn. BARRHILL. Although the weather was .very wet, there wa3 a fair attendance at the Barrhill euchre tournament on Saturday evening. The prizes were won by Miss Gemmell a.nd Mr J. Clinton, and consolation prizes were awarded to Mr J. Clinton and Mr It. Bishop.

HINDS. The final round for the Cass Cup was fired on the Hinds Range. The teams represented were Hinds, Lynnford and Willowby. At the end of tho second round. Hinds was leading by four points, Lyftiiford and Willowby being equal second. Willowby was unfortunate in not being able to raise ai full team owing to lack of conveyance. At the conclusion Lynnford was declared the winner by two points. Mr L. Chisnall presented the cup to Mr i \V. Henderson, who suitably responded. I Supper was handed round. The follow- I ing wore the scores of the third! round:—- ! Hinds: R." MoKeage 35, S. TVatson j 34, W. Holland 34, C. Elms 33, A Ellis 33, B. Frampton 33, D. Paterson 32. C. Keen 31, J. Marshall 31, E. Noble 30--326. Lynnford: J. Dell 35, J. Yeandle 34, L. Noble 34, O. Dell 34, H. Cornwall 34, L. Mooro 33, F. Morris 33, U. Noble 32, L. Dell 32, W. Henderson 31--332. , I Willowby: Greenall 35, B. Broomfiold 35, V. Nickalls 34, P. Stivera 33 F. McKay 32, W. McKay 32, D. JMoKay 31, J. Sutherland 31, J. Frampton 38— total 291. STAVELEY. Some of the poles for the electric power line from the Alford homestead to Staveley are on the road from Ashburton. Owing to the soft condition of the j-oads the trucks of poles were

cutting up the surface and were abandoned for the week-end about half-way to their destination. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Pioneer Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held on. Saturday when, in spite of adverse weather conditions, N.G. Bro. Green presided over an attendance of about thirty membere. It was decided to adopt the dispensary rules. Fire candidates, including two ladies, were initiated into the Order. A degree lecture was held, nine members receiving degrees. Final arrangements ' were made for the lodge's anniversary ball. Sick pay and other accounts, totalling £65 Is 6d, were passed for payment. During the week-end the local districts were again deluged in rain. Again there was a flood of surface water, proving that drains and stormwater channels are either insufficient in number or sbe, or have been ajlowed to become- blocked up." It seems at least useless putting fresh shingle on the roads while siurface water is at liberty to wash it off. The flood of surface water was particularly bad about the Springburn railway station and in the vicinity of the Post Office and Manse.