TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19104, 13 September 1927, Page 7

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr F. Brown (Hamilton) is visiting Timaru. Mr J. P. O 'Connor (Auckland) arrived from the north on Saturday. Mr G. L. Finn (Auckland) is on a visit to Timaru. Seamen's Quarrel. Four seamen from the Waikouaiti appeared in the Magistrate's Court before Messrs A. L. Gee and J. Todd, J.P.'s, yesterday charged with fighting on Caroline Bay. They were John Brown. cf England, aged 25 years, William Adams, of England, aged 22 years, Christopher Thornton, of Ireland, aged 23 vears. and Albert Kelly, of Ireland, 43 years. Kelly was also charged with using indecent language. Alex. F. Gibson, caretaker at Caroline Bay, gave evidence as to finding the men fighting. He thought that the quarrel was over a bottle. Thl constable who made the arrest said that it was difficult to identify the men separately, as it was dark when they were caught. When he separated them they had said they were all friends, j The Bench, was of the opinion that there had been a free fight, and that bad language had been used. Three of the accused were each convicted and fined £3 and Kelly was convicted and fined £5 on tho charge of using indecent language. On the charge of fighting he was convicted and discharged. Timaru Harrier Club. The cross-country raeo which took place under the auspices of the Timaru Harrier Club resulted as follows:—A. Harper 2, time 39min 59sec; F. White 2, time 40min 23sec; W. Smith 3, A. Evans 4, T. O'Leary and Dennison (equal) 5. Obituary. _ Mr John Spring, who died at his residence, Seadown, on Saturday morning, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and came to New Zealand in 1865, settling in South Canterbury, where he has resided ever since. Mr Spring was a dairy-farmer for many years, and was well known in the district. Mr and Mrs Spring celebrated their golden wedding two years ago. Mr Spring leaves a family of sixteen. Unemployment. Twenty unemployed returned soldiers have been engaged for trenching work at the Maori Eeserve. The payment of wages will be made from the Canteen Fund. As the result of a concert in aid of the unemployment relief fund, the fund will benefit to the extent of £2l 5s 6d. , In his report to the Borough Council last night, tho Park Curator, Mr D. j N. Harper, stated that sub-soiling work ' had been carried out at the Maori Ee- j serve under the unemployment scheme for 24 days, the number of hands em- ! ployed ranging from 17 to 40 per day. I Something ovev two acres had been treated. Borough Abattoir. The following animals were slaughtered at the Borough Abattoir during last month: .Cattle, 335; sheep and lambs 1701; calves, 2. The revenue amounted to £l9O 0s M, as compared with £lB4 4s 6d for August of last year. Miniature Rifles. The following were the highest scores off the rifle at the weekly shoot of the Claremont Miniature Rifle Club: J. Green, 35; J. G. Husband, R. Armstrong, and E. Nixon, 34; F. Elliott, F. Armstrong, and F. Chittock, 33; T. Anderson F. Black, F. Biggs, J. Dunnill, and M. Fowler, 32. F. Biggs won last week's trophy. The present position for the club championship is as follows: —F. Armstrong, 404; R. Armstrong, 398: J. Bnnnill, sen., 397; F. Chittock, 39G; -M. Fowler, 388; N. Dunnill, 384. The present position for the challenge medal is as follows:—R. Armstrong, 5 wins; F. Armstrong, 3 wins; J. Dunnill, sen., 2 wins; F. Chittock, 1 win. The best scores at the Hilton Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot were as follows:—M. Patrick, W. Scott, and D. A Scott, 35; B. Patrick, R. Meredith. W. Ferguson, G. Summerfield, R. Summerfield, A. Waddell, and J. Hogg, 34; H. Cornelius, A. Cornelius, M. Leary, W. Patrick, G. Summerfield, K.' Mcintosh, and R. Palmer, 33; A. Scott, J. Brenton, F. Draffin, and A. Johnson, 32. J. Charles won a trophy presented by Mr D. E. Lewis. B. Patrick and J. Brenton proved the winners of trophies presented by Messrs C. Brenton and R. Waddell. Lady Motorists Welcomed. Mrs Gladys Sandford and Miss S.Christie, the motor tourists, who recentJ ly travelled 11,000 miles in Australia, and who are now touring New Zealand, arrived here yesterday afternoon,' and were accorded a civic welcome. General News. The Borough Council last night decided that Otipua road be renamed "Otipua road South" from King street to North street, and "Otipua road North" from Wai-iti road to North street. CLANDEBOYE. The Clandeboye Miniature Rifle Club recently fired a match against the Hilton Club at Clandebeye. A close contest was won by Clandeboye by the small margin of five points. The following were the individual scores:—Hilton: H. Cornelius 33, G. Summerfield 33, B. Patrick 33, Gordon Summerfield 33, W. Patrick 32. M. Patrick 31, A. Johnson 30, R. Summerfield 30, R. Meredith 30, W. Ferguson 30; total 315. Clandeboye : L. J. Grant 35, J. Maze 35, J. Boocock 34, R.. McLeod 34, W. H. Staniland 33. A. Mackie 32, M. McLeod 32, J. Bisdee 32, E. Shiels 30, J. Millard 24; total 321.

WAIMATE. DANCE AT MORVEN. ; The funds of the Morven Convent School should be greatly augmented by I the dance held in the Morven Hall for that object, there being a good attend- • ance. " A lucky number competition was held in conjunction with the dance. Mrs A. Nicholls proved the holder of i the lucky number and thus secured the ■ prize. Personal. ; Miss M. Gibbs, of "Waimato, ha 3 left ' to join the V.A.D. staff at Hanmer. I Mr F. Bamfield, of Stratford, is visit- - ing Waimate, and is staying with Mr and Mrs W. A. Nelson, of George street. Mr John Gallie has been visiting ■ "Waimate after many years' absence. Mr N. G. Powell, who has been manager of the local branch of the Bank of New South Wales since its establishment in Waimate, has been appointed to take charge of the Edendale (Southland) branch, and will leave Waimate in October. Mr J. C. Templer, of Wellington, succeeds him at Waimate. The Eugby Game. There was a good attendance at Man- • Chester Park when the Rugby Union's competitions were continued. In the final of the knock-out competition (senior) Southern won from Huimai by 12 points to 6, after a hard game. This was Huimai's first defeat this season. The junior trial game proved very open, and some good play was seen from both back divisions. The third grade match, between Northern and' a combined team ended in a draw, after a fast and interesting game. Kecords Decayed. When the casket placed iii the foun-dation-stone of Knox Presbyterian Church fifty years ago was removed yesterday, it was found that the cork had rotted away, and the roots of a nearby tree had filled it. . However, a number of coins, bearing dates from 1816 to 1873, were found, • to a total value of £2 lis sid, including a fourpenny piece bearing the date 1840. One coin had the name P. S. Smith carved upon it, this being a halfpenny dated 1863. A crown or five-shilling piece was also among the coins discovered in the casket, this bearing the date 1844. There were also an Australian halfsovereign of 1861, a half-crown of 1846, a penny of 1861, and a George 111. shilling dated 1816. A few pieces of dark parchment were discovered, the leaves being all pressed together. New records are to be placed in the same casket and reinserted in the foundationstone, which is of Oamaru stone, and bears the date March 12th, 1874. Waimate Tennis Clu'o. Mr E. Williams presided over the annual meeting of the ■ Tennis Club, there being a good attendance. The report and . balance-sheet were adopted. Officers elected were:—Patrons, Messrs J. Bitchener, M.P., and G.Dash; president, Mr T. A. Wilson; vice-presi-dents, Dr. Wylie, Rev. Canon Cocks, and Mr E. Williams; secretary, Mr N. C. Manchester; treasurer, Mr D. Stewart; auditor, Mr T. E. Parry; committee, Messrs N. Holmes, E. Jones, G. Manchester, and Messrs B. Deacon, L. J. Collins, and B. Turnbull; delegates to Oamaru Centre, Bev. Canon Cocks and Mr T. A. Wilson. Scottish Society's Gathering. * There was a large gathering at the Waimate Scottish Society's social held in the Pipe Band Hall. A good concert programme was contributed, those taking part being Mr and Mrs Winning, vocal duet; Mr J. Borthwick, song; Miss Buchanan, song; Miss MacKean, recitation; Mrs Eeid, song; Mrs Winning, song; Miss A. Smith, song; bagpipe selection, Mr A. E. Cooper. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Eeid, Miss Smith, and Mrs Winning. The floor was in fine order for dancing, the music being provided by Mrs Hepburn and Messrs W. Paul, J. Hepburn, and A. E. Cooper. Women's Institute. At the monthly meeting of the Waxtuna Women!s Institute Mrs W. Boyce gave an instructive demonstration in dressmaking. Mesdames Altry and Campbell were elected to fill the vacant eies on the committee. During the afternoon a competition, in which something useful had to be made for the home from a sugar-bag, was held, Mrs Elder being the winner, and Mesdames Simpson and Campbell occupying second and third places respectively. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs Boyce. Bine Shooting. At the Waimate Miniature Rifle Club's shoot, possibles were registered off the rifle by K. Cameron, G. Joyce, A. Dunnill, and G. Jones. Other good bcores were: W. Duckett 34, M. Healey 34, W. Patterson 33, A. Kernick 33, A. Segar 33, A. Bishop 33, R. Beacon 33, G. Bord 32, 6. Manchester 31, H. McArthur 31. In the shoot-off for the button after the third round Cameron and Joyce still tied with possibles, and it was decided to hold the final at the next shoot. H. McKenzie and K. Wright both put on possibles at the Arno Club's shoot. The. best of the other scores were: V. Dungey 34, F. Dugdale 34, R. Alexander 34, C. Wright 34, D. Parsons 33, G. Thomas 33, I. Thomas 33, C. Oloro'nshaw 33, J. McKenzie 33, H. Dugdale 33. In the shoot-off for the Wright button, H. McKenzie won with a possible. off the rifle. At the Glenavy Club's shoot, W. Dickson, W. McCulloch, R. Swann, and J. H. Andrews, each registered possibles off the rifle. Other good scores were: N. H. Andrews 34, J. H. Jackson 34, A. McCulloch 34, C. Bishop 34, J. Paul 33, 0. D. Fleming 33, A. Baikie 33, D. McCulloch 32, K. Swann 32, J. Purdie 32, N. Gibson 31, C. Dugdale 31, J. Mcl Colloch 31, £. Grimson 31, J. Smillie 31, E. Berry 30, P. Lindsay 30. A friendly match between teams from Hook and Willowbridge Clubs resulted in wins for Hook A and Willowbridge B teams. Tho scores were:—Willowbridge A: A. Douglas 32, W. Fletcher 85, A. Hawke 34, 0. Bennett 33, A. Oruickshsuk 32, W. Richmond 35, H. Richmond 31, C. Woods 34, J. C. Faulkner 33, C. Blair 34; total 333. Hook A: J. Medlicott 83, R. Campbell 34, W. Bell 35, H. Meyer 35, H. Holland 34, R. Rox 33, 0. Rox 32, G. Alexander 29, W. Richards 35, S. Rathgen 35; total, 335. Willowbridge B: R. Curtis 31, R. Forsyth 34, F. Keugler 33, 0. Weir 33, R, Kingsbury 33, J. Richmond 31, K. Hollamby 32, E. Melton 32. S. Richmond 34, average 32; total 325. Hook B: B. A. Kingsbury 35, G. Park 32, J. Campbell 33, F.. Kingsbury 32, T. Park 34, L. Rathgen 34, S. Palmer 27, H. Henderson 29, W. Dempsey 31, F. Grayson 29; total 316. Both Arno A and B teams proved victorious in a match against Studholme teams. Scores were:—Arno A: F. Dungey 25, J. McKenzie 34, I. Thomas 34. C. Wright 34, G. Thomas 84, E. Tavendale 34, N. McKenzie 33, H. McKenzie 33, K. Wright 31, R. Alexander. 31; total 333. Studholme A: H. Eddington 34, J. Butters 34, B. Rollinson 34, C. Rollinson 33, A. Hansen 33, F. Saunders 32, W. Williamson 31, P. Hunter 30, A. Kelly 28, R. Kippenberger 25; total 314. Arno B: V. Riddle 34, H. Dugdale 34, L. Gorman 34, C. Olorenshaw 33, J. Meredith 33, A. McKenzie 33, M. Hossack 32, A. Newman 32, G. Hossack 30, A. Gorman 29; total 324. Studholme B: G. Sides 32, A. Fyall 32, J. Eayman 32, G. Sullivan 3Z, T. Hayman 31, E. Thornley 31, A. Newboy 31, J. Wallace 29, T. Quinn 29, R. Sullivan 29; total 30S. In a match with Makikihi Club, both Hook teams proved victorious as follows: Makikihi A: D. Lynch 35, N. Rae 32, N. Gear'ey 29. ' W. Goodeve 34, V. Oakley 26, H. Smith 26, J Quinn 26, F. Hall 29, H. Shea 30, -F. Meehan 28; total 297. Hook A: J. Medlicott 35, K. Campbell 33, H. Holland 35, W. Richards 35, A. Kingsbury 33, H. Meyer 35, R. Rox 82, C. Rox 32, W. Bell 35, G. Park 84; total 339. Makikihi B:F. Quinn 28, J. Curtain 83, J. Lane 30, H. Caird 29, R. Craig 28, C. Turkington 31, D. McDonald 24, J. Slattery 25, R. Callester 20, L. McMullan 34; total 282. Hook B: G. Alexander 32, J. Campbell 33, F. Kingsbury 32, C. , Alexander 81, F. Medlicott 83, T. Park 83,

H. Henderson 31, F. Grayson 28, S. Palmer ! 32, B. Wilson 30; total 315. At the Hook. Club's shoot possibles were registered off the rifle by J. Medlicott, H. Holland, W. Richards, H. Meyer, and W, Bell. Other good scores were: G. Park 34, R. Campbell 33, A. KingsbuTy 83, J. Campbell 33, F. Medlicott 33, T. Park 33, G. Alexander 32, F. Kingsbury 32, R. Rox 32, 0. Rox 32, S. Palmer 32, C. Alexander 31, H. Henderson 31, R. Wilson 30. Hook' Club also had two wins against the St. Andrews Club, A team winning by 15 points, and B team by 33 points. Scores were: Hook A: J. Medlicott 35, H. Meyer 32, W. Bell 32, R. Campbell 33, H. Holland 35, R. Rox 33, W. Richards 35, G. Park 34, C. Rox 31, A. Kingsbury ■33; total 333. St.. Andrews A: A. W. Cague 35, L. Coe 34, K. Coup 31, J. Gray 33, G. Batchelor 34, J. Blank 29, E. Thomas 30, D. Tate 32, E. Hoskin 30, C. Hunt 32; total 318. Hook B: G. Alexander 34 T. Park 32, J. Campbell 32, W. Dempsey 30, 0. Alexander 34, F. Kingsbury 33, G. Wilson 34, S. Palmer 32, R. Wilson 29, F. Medlicott 32; total 322. St. Andrew's B: P. Gray 31, J. Hoskin 28, J. Fenwick 25, J. Lysaght 32, M. O'Leary 26, H. Pugh 30, E. Batchelor 26, P. Sheehan 32, J. O'Loughlin 29, R. Russell 30; total 289. At the Hunter Club's shoot, Mr A. McFarlane's trophy was shot for, the match being fired without slings or markers. T. McNeill secured the trophy after a shoot off. The best scores off the rifle were: D. Sole 38, V. McFarlane 31, N. Green 30, I. McNeill 80. D. McCole won the button. The be6t scores at the Willowbridge Club's shoot were: C. Hollamby 35, W. Richmond 35, J. C. Faulkner • 35, 0. Blair 34, A. Oruickshank 34, 0. Bennett 34, A. Douglas 83, A. Hawke .33, W. Fletcher 33, R. Kingsbury 33, B. Richardson 33, K. Hollamby 33. The following are the positions in the club's championship and aggregate ' competitions (with two shoots to go):—Championship: 0; Blair 447, J. 0. Faulkner 447, C. Hollamby 441, W. Richmond 441, A. Douglas 438, A. Hawke 438, W. Fletcher 438. Aggregate—A. Cruickshank 455, C. Bennett 452, J.-O. Faulkner 452, R. Curtis 451, R. Kingsbury 451, G. Richmond 451. Junior aggregate (members 18 and under) r. Curtis 451, J. Richmond 450, H. Richmond 450, G. Woods 450, S. F. Cox 448, C. Large 448, R. Mills 448.