TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19115, 26 September 1927, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Professor J. Shelley is visiting Timaru. Building Activities. There is a considerable amount of building being carried put in the town. From July until the present month, 54 building permits have been issued, 24 of which were for new dwellings. The permits represent a "total value of £35,057. General News. The annual Daffodil Day street appeal on behalf of the Sailors' Rest Fund was responsible for the collection of £4O. The appeal was conducted by members of the Young Women's Christian Association. Reporting on the forthcoming show at a meeting of the Timaru Floral Society tlie chairman (Mr G. J. Sealey) stated that there had been a falling-off in the number of entries, but it was hoped 'that the number would be considerably increased during the next few days. Arrangements were well in hand for this year's exhibition. The following new members have been elected to the committee of the Timaru Floral Society:—Mesdames J. E. Goodwin, J. Newell, T. L. Smith, Miss N. Stonier, and Messrs P. Thompson and J. Luck.

At a meeting of the Committee for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a letter was received from the North Otago Society stating that the Hawke's Bay Society had notified a severe loss of homing pigeons through coming into contact with aerial wires connected witll wireless installations. The Wanganui Society had advised that in England aerial wires were threaded with corks at intervals of three feet, and the Post and Telegraph Department had suggested that this method bo adopted in New Zealand. The committee decided to take ao action in the matterj the letter being received. Before leaving on his return to the north on Saturday, Mr F. C. Brown, Chief Government Poultry Inspector, and Mr C. J. C. Cussens, South Island Poultry Instructor, visited ' various poultry farms in the district, giving information to the farmers.

The Harbour Board received 56 applications for the position of assistant harbour master, and these have been referred to the Standing Committee to reduce to not more than six, which will bo considered by the Board at its next meeting. >v The new pilot launch should arrive here shortly, the engine having arrived in Auckland from Gflasgow. The launch has been niade ready for transport, and the, engine is to be forwarded to Port Chalmers.

There was a fair attendance at a land sale held by Messrs Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., when several blocks of land situated in the Tengawai Survey Pistrict and six miles from Fairlic, containing approximately 487 acres, were offered by auction. The bidding failed to reach the reserves, however, and the properties were passed in at £3IOO. • The Churches. Holy Communion was celebrated at St. Mary's, St. John's, and St. Michael'B Churches yesterday. The services at the Congregational Church yesterday wero conducted by the Rw .&, H, Wallace-,, At tho evening service the choir gave the anthem, "Cast Thy Burden." Professor Dickie, of Knox Church, Dunedin, conducted the morning service at Trinity Presbyterian Church yesterday, and the Rev. J. Collie, of ,Queenstown, conducted the evening service. Anthems by the choir were: ''How Lovely are the Messengers "'and "Before the.Ending of the Day." The Rev. J.- Collie and Professor Dickie conducted services at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Highfield, yesterday. Tho. twenty-fifth' anniversary service .' of tho Chalmers Church was conducted by tjio Rev. E. N. Merrington, of' First > Church, Dunedin, yesterday. Special music was given by the choir, and solos were sung by Miss Murray and Mr G. Andrews. An address to children on ''Evolution " was given by Adjutant F. Birks in the' Salvation Army Citadel yesterday, and a lecture, "The Birth of the Hebrew Nation," was given by the Rev. C. W. Duncumb. Town Covered With Snow. Snow fell thickly early yesterday morning and by 7.30 a.m. lay over an inch deep, this being the only time snow has fallen here in September for many years. The snowstorm followed a south-westerly gale ' which raged throughout the night, bringing rain and sleet. The weather cleared before midday, however, and* the sky was .clear. During the. remainder of the day the ■ sun shone strongly, but the air "was kept cool by a breeze from the southwest. The hills at the back of the town received a heavy coating of snow. Timaru Golf Club. The best scores returned in a consolation handicap played at the Timaru Golf Club's links at Highfleld on Saturday were as follows, handicaps being j»iven in parentheses:—R. Wilson, 88-(ll)-77; C. A. Hindj 90-(12)-78; C. W. Webber, 87-(8)-79; W. Simpson, 105-(24)-81; C. E. Torlesse, 93-(ll)-82; W. H. Walton, 101-(18)-83; J. P. Steven, 96-(10)-86. G. L. Barker beat A. C. Martin in the play-off for tho medal aggregate. The trophies won during the season will be presented at the official. closing ceremony, which takes place on Saturday next. School Sports. The South Canterbury primary schools' football and basketball tourney took place at Fraser Park on Saturday in fine weather and before a good attendance. The ground was soft owing to the recent rains, but this did not prevent fast play, and some excollent games were witnessed. The results of the finals -were as follows: FOOTBALL. A Grade: Main 5 beat Marist 0. B Grade: Fairlie 3 beat # Pleasant Point 0. C Grade: St. Joseph's (Tefnuka) 11 beat West O. D Grade: Pleasant Point 3 beat Waimataitai 0. E Grader Pareora E 6 beat Kingsdown 3. BASKETBALL. A Grade: South 10 beat Main 4. B Grade: Waimataitai 4 beat South 0. C Grade: South 6 beat West 4. D Grade: Orari 3 beat Pareora East 0. Soccer Tournament. ' There was a large attendance at Anzac square on Saturday, when a fivo-a-side tourney was played under the auspices of the South Canterbury Football 8 Association. Two grades, senior and junior,, were contested, and the various rounds proved interesting, a good exhibition of. the game being given. In the senior grade Colomoco met and defeated Bangers by 1 to 0 in the final, and the -junior grade was won by Roverß, who defeated Star A 1 to 0. H. Craik won the place-kick competition, with M. McAuliffe runner-up.

School Committees. At the quarterly meeting of the Timaru and District School Committees' Association it was decided to write to the town schools' committees requesting their co-operation in a proposal that country and town school children change places at various intervals, so as to provide a change of surroundings for them. Farmers' Co-op. The report of the Canterbury Far-, mers' Co-operative Association for the year ended July 31st, 1927, states that the decrease in the liability to bank and depositors totalled £149,215 for the past three years. The liability this year was £594,329, as against £606,048 last year. The contraction of liabilities was due to a reduction of stocks and sundry debtors and a gradual reorganisation of the business. The trading departments wore now running on good lines. The company, in common with all business houses, had suffered from the general depression ruling throughout New Zealand during the past year, but the trading profit of £17,182 was £2544 in excess of last year, due to internal economies effected in overhead expenses. In order to stabilise finance and put all shares on an equitable basis the directors proposed calling up to £5 15s each those shares which were at present paid up to 15s and £2 10s each. Tug-of-War Carnival. The Timaru Defence Rifle Club's tug-of-war carnival terminated on Saturday night. There was a large attendance, and the various stalls and sideshows were well patronised. The feature of the eveuing was an entertainment given by a troupe of Maoris from Temuka, who. submitted a programme consisting of hakas, poi dances, and action songs. Eosults of tho tug-of-war contests are as follows: Women's Pull.—Final: Stafford beat Balmoral by 5J inches. Challenge Pulls. —A Grade: Bowing Club beat Timaru Guardians by H inches. C Grade: Maoris beat Gleniti by 1J inches; Alhambra No. 1 beat Gould's by li inches; Eingwood beat Fire Brigade by 3^*inches. D Grade: Temuka Druids beat Rowing Club by 1-} inches;' Alhambra No. 2 beat Waimataitai by 3 inches. GEBALDINE. PERSONAL. The Rev. W. A. Sinclair, Dominion Foreign Mission Secretary for the Methodist Church, spent Friday in Geraldine, as the guest of Mr and Mrs Graybum, sen. Cribbage Match. A return ■, match between the Geraldine Citizens and Farmers' Union teams was played at the Ideal tearooms on Friday evening, and resulted in a win for the agriculturists by 20 games, the scores being: Farmers' Union 68, Citizens 48. Mr Hide, on behalf of the.winners | thanked the townsmen for their hospiti.ality, Mr Lysaght replying on behalf [ of tho losers. Five-a-Sjde Hockey Tournament. The second tournament held at Gcraldine under the auspices of the Geraldine County Sub-Association, was conducted on the hockey ground in the Domain on Thursday afternoon. The results were as follows: — Senior. • Southern 2 beat Cambridge 1. . Union 2 beat Trinity 1. School 3 beat Lyttelton 1. Semi-Fjnal. Southern 1 beat Union 0. ' Final. School 2 bc*at Southern 1. Junior. Indians 1 boat Union 0. School 1 beat Temuka 0. Southern, a bye. Semi-Final. Indians 2 beat Southern 1, Final. Indians 1 beat School 0. , Croftuet. Tho playing members of the Geraldine Croquet Club entertained the nonplaying members to a supper in the Masonic 'kail refectory. Games, songs, and competitions were indulged in, trophies for the latter being given by Mrs O, W. McKenz'ie, Mrs Webb and Mrs Noutze. Songs were sung, by Mrs Wallach, and Messrs J. S. Lorimer, L. H. Woolhauae, and G. Knibb. .Mrs Wallach gave a recitation, and Miss M., Bell, played a pianoforte solo. Mrs Cliff presented Mrs D. Macdonald, president, with a posy of,beautiful violets. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Lawn Tennis Club. At the annual meeting of the Geraldiue Lawn Tennis Club, Mr F. H. Fish prosided over a fair attendance of members.

The annual report showed that the club had experienced a successful season, and the balance-sheet disclosed a credit of £2B 6s 7d.

The following officers were .elected for the ensuing, year:—President, Mr F. H. Pish; vice-presidents, Dr. Hislop, Dr. Paterson, Messrs J. Kennedy, A. Gimson, C. J. Drummo'nd Sharpe; captain, Dr. Paterson; secretary and treasurer, Mr Q. G. -Christophers; assistant secretary, Mr H. K, Anderton; ladies' secretary, Miss N. Kennedy; committee, Dr. Curtis, Captain R. M. Burdon, Messrs H. W. Williamson, J. Slattery, and D. Lack; ladies' committee, Mesdames H. F. Bennett, Les. Brenton, and Misses Cow'ie, Farnie, Hislop, A. Gimson and Crawford; delegate to South Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association and Sports' Association, Dr. Paterson. To was decided to open the season on Thursday, October 6th. WOODBURY. Great interest was manifested in the football match which was played in the Woodbury Domain between teams representing tho Orari Gorge and Woodbury districts and the Pleasant Valley and Four Peaks districts. A close and interesting game resulted in favour of Woodbury and Orari Gorge by 8 points to 3. Mr Marks was referee. The return match will be played on Saturday at Pleasant Valley. The Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club fired on Tuesday for a trophy given by Mrs Randal Burdon, the winner being Mrs Marks with 32 off the rifle. The best scores were:--Mrs Chisnall 33, Mrs Marks 32, Mrs Baker 31, Miss Scully 30. The- season is nearly over, and arrangements were made to hold the annual dance' and presentation or trophies on October 7th.

TEMUKA.

PERSONAL. According to a private arrangement between the parties Mr M. Swap has, with the consent of the members, replaced Mr G. H. Clements as secretary of the Temuka District High School Committee.

At the recent Trinity College theory music examinations, Miss Alico TV. Meek was successful in completing her Teacher's Diploma, A.T.C.L., gaining S3 marks for rudiments and 82 for art of teaching. Miss Meek was a pupil of Miss A. Hanifin, L.T.C.L. At this week's meeting of the Temuka Borough Council Councillor W. Hally took his seat for the first time and was cordially welcomed by the Mavor (Mr T. E. Gunnion). At the practical examinations held bv the Trinity College of Music in Timaru, the following pupils of Miss Nellie Mcßridc (Temuka) gained passes:—lntermediate Division: Joy Greenfield, 88 (honours), silver; medal (highest marks gained in Timaru). Junior Division: Betty Salmon, 72 (pass). Peggy Austin, 70 (pass). Preparatory Division: Gordon Mathiesou, 86 (honours), book prize (highest marks gained in Timaru); Edith MeLeod, 82 (honours); Donald McLeod, 77 (pass). First Steps: Dorothy Haucox, S5 (honours); Owen Hancox, 79 (pass). Presbyterian Tennis Courts. On Thursday afternoon the tennis courts opposite the Presbyterian Church were open for the season. Despite the bitterly cold weather, well over seventy people arrived, visitors being present from the Anglican Club and also from the Domain Club. The Rev. H. K. Fell called on the Mayor (Mr T. E. Gunnion) to declare the courts open, and the Mayoress (Mrs Gunnion) performed the ceremony of hitting the balls over the nets. The official set then occupied the courts, this being comprised of Mrs J. W, Topham, Mrs H. E. Pell, Mr A. J. Macpherson, and Mr Warne Pearse. Slot Telephone for Temuka. For some considerable timo the question of the erection of a penny-in-the-slot telephono has been in the air in Temuka, the matter first having been introduced by the Temuka Business Men's Association. The Post and Telegraph Department agreed to the request,.and finality was reached on Friday, when the Temuka borough authorities agreed to the site, which is in Commerce street. WAIMATE. HOUSE BURNED. An old six roomed dwelling at Waituna, about two miles from Waimate, owned and occupied by Mr W. Bowles and family, was destroyed by fire on Friday night. The fire was discovered by Mr Bowles about midnight, and the inmates made their escape in their night attire. Nothing was saved. The origin of the fire is not'known, but it is thought to be due to burning wood falling to the floor from the kitchen range. The house wag insured for £2OO in the London and Lancashire Office. Studholme Miniature Rifle Club. The Studholme Miniature Rifle Club has finished its shooting season and as a suitable wind-up is arranging to hold a social and concert late in October, at which the trophies and' prizes won by the members will be presented. Spring Flower Show. Owing to the wintry conditions experienced during the past week, the organisers of the spring flower show have deemed it advisable to postpone | the dato of tho show for a week. The weather is now beautifully fine, and tho warmth should bring on the growth, which has been checked -owing to' the cold weather. Personal. Mr H, Collctt, who *as been on a visit to England, has returned to Waimate, and is staying with his parents, Mr and Mrs G. W. Collett, High street. Commissioner James Hay, 0.8. E., of the Salvation Army, haa been visiting Waimate, and on Friday evening delivered an interesting lecture on South Africa to a large and interested audience. An old resident .of Waimate in the person of Mr Samuel Price, sen., has passed away, after a brief illness. For fifty years tho deceased gentleman had resided in the town, and during that time had earned the respect of all with whom ho camo in contact. . He was of a quiet, unassuming nature, and took no part in public life. He leaves a widow and three sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. ORARI. The euchre, tournament held afc St. John's schoolroom, Winchester, attracted a larRQ attendance this week, including a number "of friends • from j Orari. The prizes were won by Miss G. South, Miss E. Alexander, Mr E. R. O'Neill, and Mr W. Pearee. Misses G. South, M. Opie, and M. Smith (Orari), and Messrs W. Smith and p. Campbell assisted with music at the dance that followed. Mr T. Harrison's trophy was competed for at the last meeting of the Winchester Men's Rifle Club, held on Monday evening, and was won by p. S. Priest. The following were the scores for the evening. E. R. O'Neill 35, 0. S. Priest 35, W. Hawke 35, H. ,T. Hopkins 35, W. Waple 35, 6. Waple 35, J. Cripps 33 W. L. Gudsell .31, A Cripps 80, A Scott 33, W. 11. Pearee 33, J. Smith 33, H. Norman 32, M. Shaw 31, L. Mason 30, O. C Opie 32, F. Erndman 33, and G. Scott 31.

Mr and Mrs R. G. Kent (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs F. M. Young. "Brookfields," Winchester. Mr T. Cotter (Queenstowu) is the guest of Mrs L. Harrison, Winchester. Mr J. S. Smith, Winchester, met with a painful accident recently while using a circular, saw. His hands were drawn into the saw and Ills thumbs mutilated.

Fishing prospects in the Waihi stream are reported to bo good for the opening of the season next month. Tho County Council have attended to removing obtruding willows on the banks.