TEMUKA.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19258, 13 March 1928, Page 4

TEMUKA.

PERSONAL. Mr Silas Bates (Chrislchurch) was in Temuka for the week-end. Mr G. B. Borne, wlio has been relieving stationmaster, left yesterday for Diinedin. Mrs McGill and family were passengers •hv the first express yesterday for Diinedin. Mr F. Barrett and Miss I. Barrett left Temuka yesterday for Colac Bay.

Motor Collision. On Sunday afternoon a motor collision occurred at the intersection of the Point-Arowhenua road and the Main North road. A car driven by Z. Ben, Timaru, and a car driven by W. Young, also of Timaru, met at the point. The force of the impact turned Mr Beri's car right round, while the front bumper was torn off, and the springs and mudguard were damaged. The front wheels of Mr Young's car were damaged, and the axle bent.

Prime Minister's Visit. The Prime Minister (Mr J. d. Coates), accompanied by Mrs Coates and Messrs F. D. Thomson and J. S. Aitken, arrived in Temuka by the 4.40 express last evening. The party were met by the Mayor (Mr T. G. Gunnion), Messrs A. H. Fenn (Deputy-Mayor), l£. B. Cooper (chairman of the Finance Committee), and J. D. Jeune (Town Clerk), also Colonel McKenzie (chairman of the Geraldine Coanty Council), and Mr F. It. Flatman (chairman of the Geraldine Finance Committee). The party adjourned to the residence of the Mayor, where Mr Coates's health was toasted.

In thanking the Prime Minister for getting off at Temuka, Mr Gunnion said their request was that Temuka needed an improved water supply. The site at Orari which they were asking the Railway Department to lease to the borough, was a disused gravel pit. The spring there had been tested by .experts, and the water proved satisfactory. He understood that the site, about an acre, would be leased to them for" 99 years at a nominal rental. The borough would have to build the head intake, which would involve considerable expense. The Department had informed them that the rent would be about £2O per annum, which was considered too high. "I am confident you will help us in this matter," concluded the Mayor. "Don't count your chickens too soon,'' said Mr Coates, who added that he could not say anything until he had seen the site, The Prime Minister was motored to Orari. and on his return said he would do his best to grant the site as requested at a reasonable rental. Hte would have to go into the matter with the Railway Department. The Mayor thanked Mr Coates lor his interest in the matter.

The party were entertained at dinner, and left for Christchurch about 8.30 p.m. by motor. GERALDINE. On Saturday afternoon the Waihi College eleven, assisted by the masters, met. a team from the Geraldine Club on the Geraldine Oval. The wicket was soft owing to the recent rains, but otherwise conditions were ideal for cricket. Batting first, College made 76 'for seven wickets declared, mainly by the efforts of Stonewigg, who played bright cricket for 44. Geraldine replied with 119 (Grieve 35, Glover 18, Wordsworth 15). Bowling for College, Stonewigg took five for 42. For Geraldine, the best averages were obtained by J. Oallaran, two for 1, D.Callaran two for 18, and Peter two for 13.