TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19691, 7 August 1929, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU PRESBYTERY. The monthly meeting of the Timaru I'rvHby tery was held yesterday, the Mn l. rator (liev. 11. It. Fell) presiding. A. motion of condolence with the family of the late Mr tioldsman, formerly an elder of Trinity Churcu, was earned. The < lerk (Rev. A .lam Befit;} was . ir>*t ructed to write convoying the sympathy the Presbytery to Mr It. W. A. I'ren-jm, home missioner at Catlins, Otago, in his illness. 'J'he Itev. It. M. Ityburn, Director of tlu> Youth of the Church Committee, wrote expressing thanks for the approval of the Timaru Presbytery that the summer conference should be held in VYaimate, and thanking the Presbytery for its invitation. The Rev. F. It. Chai man, formerly of j Morven, and now of Broken Hill, wrote impressing appreciation of the kindly ami gracious minute of the Presbytery. The question of a call from the Morven congregation to the liev. J. Tennant, of Belfast, was then discussed. The Commissioners, Messrs J. C. Ilay (Morven), J. Stark (VVillowbridge), ami A. Cuthlurtson (Glenavy) said the call was unanimous, and the members of the congregation were desirous that Mr Tennant should accept it. Tho Moderator pointed out that Mr Tennant had to serve under the Supply and Appointments Committee for three years, and that period had not yet expired. He asked the Morven congregation to defer the acceptance of the call for one month so that an opinion could be secured from tho Judicial Com m ittee. The Rev. Adam Begg said he had been iu communication with some members of the Christchurch Presbytery, who stated that the northern Presbytery was prepareil to put the call through, provided the Timaru Presbytery was agreeable. Mr Hegg moved, and the Rev. VV. P. Nichol seconded: "That this Presbytery, while regretting ttiat Mr Tennant has not yet served under the Supply and Appointments Committee for the period mentioned . by the Assembly, since the call has come before it, feels that in tlie interests of the Morven congregation it cannot take the responsibility of staying proceedings, and therefore sustained the call to Mr Tennant, and directs that it be transmitted to the Clerk of the Christchurch Presbytery." The Rev. A. J. H. Dow said they had to consider the conditions under which Mr Tennant had been ordained. While he had every sympathy with the Morven congregation he did not wish the Presbytery to do anything to place either itself or the Morven congregation in an awkward position. After further discussion Mr Oow moved, and the Rev. T. Btinson seconded an amendment: "That the Morven congregation be recommended to approach th? Supply and Appointments Committee asking them to appoint Mr Tennant for the necessary term." The amendment was lost by ten votes to nine, and the Rev. Mr Begg*s motion was carried by twelve to nine. The Presbytery then decided to sustain the call, and the Rev. G. K. Aitken was asked to support the call before the Christchurch Presbytory. It was decided that on Mr Tennant accepting the call the induction at Morven tako place on August 30th, that the Rev. W. P. Nichol preside and induct, the Rev. Harkness address the minister*! and the Rev. A. J. H. Dow address the congregation. Mr Alex. Shaw, Session Clerk, Temuka, wrote asking Presbytery to forward a Sunday school teacher's diploma for the family of the late Mr Samuel McCully. Mr McCully had been a Sunday school teacher at Milford for 34 years. He had neglected to apply for the certificate, and Session thought it would be a gracious act to forward it to Mrs McCully. The Presbytery decided to accede to the request, the Moderator paying a tribute to the valued services rendered to the church by the late Mr McCully. Erection of Conveniences. It has been arranged that Messrs John Hole, William C. Raymond, P. J. Roileston, G. J. Wallace, and W. H. Walton shall wait on the Borough Council on Monday night to protest against the proposal to construct underground conveniences at the intersection of Stafford and Strathallan streets. Btmm at Presbytery. The eustomary tranquillity of the Timaru Presbytery was somewhat disturbed at the monthly meeting yesterday, when, after a lengthy discussion on the question ot military training, a sharp passage occurred between the Rev. J. B. Hall and the Moderator (Rev. H. it. Fell). The discussion arose when Mr Hall enquired what was the position with regard to the supply of a minister for the St. Andrew's charge, which had been vacant for about eight months, supply having been obtained from another Presbytery. He thought that this should not be allowed, as they had three retired ministers in the Timaru Presbytery whose services were available. Mr Hall contended that it was wrong to bring in men from outside Presbyteries. The Rev. W. F. Nichol: Mr Moderator, 1 think that Mr Hall is out of order. The Moderator: You are out of order, Mr Hall. He explained that the matter had nothing to do with the Presbytery. It was one solely for the St. Andrew's session and the interim Moderator. So long as the arrangements made by the St. Andrew's session for the supply of a preacher were satisfactory there was no need for the Presbytery to interfere. Mr Hall: But The Moderator: You are out of order, sir! Mr Hall: I am not out of order I Cries from the meeting: You are out : of order! I The Moderator: Yon are out of order; j ■it down! Mr Hnlt: lam not! I will do no j such thing! At this stage the clerk (the Rev. Adam Begs) explained that if he wished to sneak Mr Hall cou'd move that the j Presbytery was opposed to the Modera- | tor's ruling. Mr Hall: I will do no.such thing. A voice: Don't hold up the meeting. Mr Hall advanced towards the Moderator's table. "I will not sit down," he said. "1 won't sit down! Why should 1 sit down when I ask a question V' The Moderator: I answered your question fu'ly. He repeated his previous exnlanation, saying, '"J have given my »nd will not nrirue." Mr Hall: T will be «to not listen I can take mv case to the The discussion was then dropped.

TIMARU.

GERALDINE.

PERSONAL. Mr Malcolm Campbell, who has been on an extended trip turough Otago and Southland, has returned to creraldine. Boy Scouts. In order to commemorate the twentyfirst anniversary of the establishment of the Boy Scout movement the Geraldine Boy Scouts paraded in the Domain under Scoutmaster L. A. Scaife. The various Scout movements and drill were the subject of much appreciative comment. Sports Association. The annual meeting of the Geraldine Sports Association was held on Monday night, Mr D. Hatton presiding over a fair attendance of delegates. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £23 lGs 2d. The chairman, in moving the adoption of the balance-sheet, said that they had every reason to congratulate themselves, as the expenditure had been exceptionally heavy during the year. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patr. n, Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P.; president, Mr D. Ilatton; vicepresidents, Messrs W. A. Sherratt, J. Mcllroy, G. Loach, and L. W. Grieve; citizens' representatives, Messrs VV. A. Sherratt and P. Morgan; secretary, Mr J. Kennedy; treasurer, Mr J. Lorimer. A letter was received from the South Canterbury Rugbj Union allotting September 21st as the date for the Geraldine seven-a-side tournament. The secretary of the Croquet Club wrote thanking, the Association for a donation of £lO towards the pavilion fund. School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Geraldine District High School Committee was held on Monday, Mr A. M. Fyfe presiding. It was decided to hold the garden fete at the end of September, and Messrs Fyfe, Knibo, and Hatton were appointed a sub-eommittee to make arrangements. Mr B. Hughes (Temuka) wrote thanking the staff of the school for helping to make the recent choir festival a success. The headmaster (Mr P. Piper) reported that the school had reopened that day after being closed on account of Influenza for a period of four days. The primary roll number was 233, with an average attendance for the month of 177. The corresponding figures in the secondary department were 69 and 57. It was thought that the new High School would be ready for occupation at the beginning of next term. Messrs Hatton and A. V. Wright were appointed visitors. Orlbbage. On Monday evening the annual card match between teams from the Geraldine and Temuka Bowling Clubs took place at Geraldine. The games resulted in a wia for the Temuka team by 68 points to 57. At the close of play the captain of the Temuka team presented the losers with the Tukadine Cup, which is held annually by the losing team. ORARI. Shooting took place at the Orari men's miniature rifle range on Monday evening, when the first round of the South Canterbury Miniature Kifle Association's competition, B tirade, was fired. The following were the scores off the rifle:—J. A. Henderson 76. A. Henderson 75, G. Bray 74, T. Bates 75. B Etysdale 77, O Smith 77, A Earl 74, T. A. Wright 76, L. Wood 75, J. Bates 69 The following have been selected as members of the South Canterbury representative hockey team, which will travel north on the 26th inst. to take part in the annual tournament at Gisoorne: Mrs de Rensy. Misses J. Aker, E. Townley. R South, and E. Scott. The new settlers' bridge which was rcently opened over the Rangitata river connecting the island to the mainland is proving a real boon to the islanders At this time of the year the* are usually cut off by the river from anv road communication with the mainland, hu* this year the bridge has not over this difficulty. Strance to say most of the water in the Rangitata is flowing through the northern stream, only a small quantity flowing under the new hridcrt

The Winchester Ladies' Hockey Club has entered a senior and a junior team for the six-a-side tournament which is licing held in Timaru on Saturday A very strong wind from the northwest blew up on Sundav, increasing to a gale during the night. As a consequence, a great deal of snow on the back hills has melted and the large snow-fed rivers, such as< the Rangitata and the Opihi. have risen considerably during the past two davs. The Orari Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club have entered teams in the South Canterbury and Geraldino County competitions. _On Monday evening the first shoot in the C grade was fired at Orari and the following are the results :—Mrs J A. Henderson 77, Mrs \Y Watson 72, Mrs L. Henderson 76, Yfrs B. R.vsdale 76. Mrs F. Priddle 71, Mis# V Dunn 71. Miss H. Kiely 76, Miss A. Quirke 78, Miss M. Mason 77, Miss M Stevens 74. Mr P. S. Quirke, of the Dunsande) railway staff, is spending his annual holidays with his parent*. Mr and Mrs W. Quirke. Mrs f J. Millton has returned from a visit to Timaru. Mr and Mrs G. Macdonald returned on Tuesday from a short visit to Chrißtcharch. PLEASANT POINT. A meeting was held at the Vicarage to discuss the proposal to celebrate the ju! ilee of St. Albans Parish in Octobej next. The vicar. Rev C. C. Oldham, presided over an attendance of 26 After reviewing the founding of the parish and its activities up to the present time, it was unanimously decided to celebrate the jubilee on Saturday Sunday, and Monday, October 12th, 13th, and 14th. It was resolved to hold a children's picnic afternoon at the Domain on the Saturday; speeial church services, at which the Bishop would be present, on the Sunday, and a reunion social at the Town Hall on the Monday night. Mr J. Trimble was elected minute secretary and Miss Oliver corresponding secretary to the fol owing general committee: Mesdames Lambert, Murphy. Probert, Oborn. and Roberts. Dr. Benham and Messrs Kingston, de Montalk, and Watson The following committee was set up to look after the children's afternoon: Mesdames Watson, Drake Andrews, Trimble. de Montalk, O'Rourke. Wakefield. Oldham, Miss Roberts, and Messrs Wells, TTioreau, Easterbrook, and Lambert. The vicar was appointed convener of the committees. The W E.A. Class was again well attended when a further lecture on "Psychology" wtu given. On next meeting night Bernard Shaw's threeact plav. "Caotain Rrasshnund's Conversion." wiP "he rend and discussed. At the weekly shoot of the Min ; ature Rifle Club the first round of the Hayhurst Shield comnetition and also a match against Cave Club was fired, with a result that Cave were beaten by 766 noints to 751 A trophy and the weekly bntton were won bv H. Roberta with a possible off the rifle.