TIMARU.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19110, 20 September 1927, Page 4

TIMARU.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr J. Richards lias returned, from Wellington. 3lr H. Kennedy is visiting Wellington. Mr E. L. Wiglcy lias returned from. Nelson-. Mr A. J. Bridgcwatcr has returned from Christchurch. The Hon. Mr Craigie, M.L.C., arrived in Timaru from Wellington 011 Saturday. Mr C. 3. Clark (Auckland) is staying at the Hydro Grand Hotel. General News. At a special meeting of the Borough Council last night, which was taken in committee, the duties of the traffic inspector were discussed. Prize-winners at the South School social were: Messrs T. Harris 1, 11. Head 2. At the Main School's social, which took place in the schoolroom, prizes m the card competition were won by Mrs lie id, Miss Morgan, and Mr J. Burns. ' Spot • waltzes were won by Misses Newman and Gibson, Messrs Ellis and Valentine. Euchre Tourney. The following was the result of theAshbury Bowling Club's euchre tournament, which took place in the Wentwortli Hall:—W. Wakefield I, V. lloper 2, W. Logan 3, W. Brown 4, B. Manning 5. Rugby Union. At a meeting of the South Canterbury Eugby* Union last night, Mr C. Kibblewliifce. was. appointed to referee the South Canterbury v. North Otago match at Waimate on Saturday. Permission was granted for the playing of the two games, Timaru Y.M.C.A. v. Dunedin Y.M.C.A. at Timaru, and Teinuka fourth grade v. Eangiora at Temuka on Saturday. Final arrangements were made for the smoke concert to be tendered to the South Canterbury Keferecs' Association.

Higfc. Schools Board. At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Timaru High Schools yesterday, the Education Department, writing in reply to the Board's request for the erection of a metal workshop and wool-sorting room at the Boys' Seliool asked that the Board furnish au estimate of the cost of erecting and equipping the building, and,also asked if it were possible: that arrangements could be made between the Rector of the High School and the Principal of the Technical College, whereby pupils could be taught metal work at the college. It was decided to adopt the suggested dates of terms for secondary schools as set forth in the. Education. Department's circular. The Education Department wrote approving of a subsidy of £SO towards the formation of the proposed tennis courts. Carnival. Tliero was a large attendance at the Defence Rifle Club's carnival, which was continued last niglit. The results of the l tug-of-war contests were as follows: — Challenge pulls —McConacliy beat Goulds by 4s inches; Alhambra B grade beat Alliance C grade by 13 inches. B grade final —Rowing Club beat Enfield by one inch. C grade Shillitos beat St. Andrews by three-quarters of an inch; Hilton beat Gleniti No, 2 by a quarter of an inch; .Challenge pull: Teruuka unemployed. beat Bingwood by half an inch. D grade—Temuka Druids beat Gleniti by one inch. Challenge pull: C.F.C.A. > beat Rowing Club by two inches.

r The following is the draw foi' the medal golf match, to be played by the Timaru Ladies' , Golf Club to-day: Miss Prinze v. Mrs Bannerman, Mrs Kerr v. Mrs O'Ca-lla-ghan, Atiss Johnstone v. Miss Anstey, Mrs Mfnifle v, Mils I. Green, Mrs Gordon v. Mrs Sheldon, Mrs W. A. Scott v. Mrs Yoang, Mrs Revell v. Mrs Cfrawshaw, Miss Trott v. Misa B. Fussell, Miss Craig- v. Miss Andrew, Mrg Finch v., Mrs E. A. Scott, Mrs Oxford v. Mfss MtfKercbar, Mrs Moycs v. Mrs Hunt, Mrs 0. Bruce v. Miss Knubley, Mrs ICetnshed v. Miss L. Fussell, Mrs Bluo v. Mrs Elisor, Mrs' Reese v. Miss Parker.

Miniature Rifles. . The best scores off the rifle at the Timaru Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot were as follows:—J. Murphy 35, J. Roddick 34, W. Rennie 34, J. Toneycliffe, jun., 34, J. Thomas 34, B. Walker 34, F. Lewis 33, H. Ede 33, and J. .Stevenson 33. The following, with a score of 35 (handicaps included), will shoot for the trophy:—J. Roddick, W. Rennie, J. Murphy, J. Thomas, B. Walker, J! Stevenson, F. Lewis, It. Worthington, D. Sinclair, and H. Parker. The following will shoot off for the challenge button: —J. Tonoycliffe, jun., J. Mtrrphy, J. Thomas, and B. Walker. •W. Duncan -won last week's medal, and G. Ford won last week's trophy. l*he present position for the club championship is as follows: —Ji Thomas 406, W, Duncan 404, J. Stevenson 404, A. Agnew 403, W. Bradshaw 401, B. Walker 308, J, Murphy 397, R. Worthington 392; and R. Cairns 391. The present position for the club championship aggregate is as follows:—J. Thomas 3 wins, W. Duncan 3 wins, A. Agnow 3 wins, J. Stevenson 1 win.' J. Toneycliffe 1 win, B. Walker 1 win, W. Bradshaw 1 win, and J. Murphy 1 -win. The following Is the present position for the Dr. Burns Cup:—F. Reeves 153, 31. Parker 151, A. Duncan 140, J. Toneycliffe, jun., 149, W. Rennie 145, R. Worthington 144, W. Sapwell 143, F. Lewis 143, J. Murphy 143, F. Cowles 142, B. Walker 142, W. Duncan 141, D. Sinc-lalr 141, J. Toneycliffe, sen., 140, and J. Stevenson 140.

The following were the highest scores at the 'Otipua Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot:—B. Watson 70, R. Hill 88, N. Jackson 68, T. Hughes 68, J. Tacon 67, L. Richards 67, 0. Jackson 67, F. Newbogin 66, E. Jackson 65, E..Riley 65, J. Hill 65, R. Jackson 64, and J. Watson 64.

The following were the boat scores at the Claremont Miniature Rifle Club's final weekly shoot:—F. Armstrong 34, F. Elliott 34, J. Mondy 34, F, Cbittoek 33, E, Nixon 33, M. Fowler 33, J\ J. Black 32, J. Duimill, sen., 32, J. Green 32, N. Dunnill 31, A. S. JlcConnell 31, R. Armstrong 31, and J, G. Husband 31. J. Mundy won the consolation trophy, and J. 6. Husband won last week's trophy. K. Armstrong won the challenge medal. The club aggregate championship was ~woa by F. Armstrong with a score of 405. The best scores off the rifle at the weekly shoot of the Makikihi Miniature Rifle Club were as follows:—L. Davie 33, J. Lane, 33, J. Quinn 33, J. Curtin 33, W. Goodeve 33, N, Rae 32, H. Shea 32, H. Quinn 32. F. Quinn 31, D. Lynch 31, H. Smith 31, and D. McDonald 31. The Leach button was won by H. Quinn, and the Mayo button was won by J. Lane.

PLEASANT POINT. The Football Club took advantage of their annual dinner to bid farewell to three of their prominent members who are leaving the district —Messrs B. Felton, A. Hargreaves, and A. Robb. The function was held in the Public Hall, the president, Mr M/F.' Maze, presiding. A lengthy toast-list was gone through, and an enjoyable musical programme submitted. GERALDINE. The annual meeting of the Gcraldine Band of Hope took place in the Parish Hall, Mr Watts occupying the chair, pro tern, and the Kev. H. Ford acting as secretary. The election of ofliccrs resulted as follows:—President, Mr H. Coombes; vice-presidents, Messrs J. MeFadgen, G. H. Patrick, Salvation Army Captain, and Mrs Neutze; secretary, Miss Black; assistant secretary, MrR. Madill; treasurer, Mr Watts; pianist, Miss Logan; assistants, Misses Titheridge and E. Ma-