MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19732, 24 September 1929, Page 5

MID-CANTERBURY

ashburton. personal. Mr C. J. McEaehen, stationmaster, leaves on liis annual vacation to da}. He will be relieved by Mr J- K J alI » of Christchurch. Burned by Electric Wires. Through his left hand coming m contact with the electric light wires attached to the house on which he was working, Charles Wellman, a painter, was admitted to the Ashburton Public Hospital yesterday, suffering from burns 011 a hand and shock. His condition is not serious. Drunken MotoristCharged with being intoxicated while in charge of a car on the Ashburton Racecourse on September 21st, and with not having efficient brakes, Arthur William Smith (Mr V. H. .Russell), of Rakaia, appeared before Messrs E. Clark and G. Kelly, J.P. 's at the Magistrate s Court yesterday morning. Defendant was fined £lO on the first charge, and £5 on the second, in default one month "s imprisonment. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce met last night, Mr E. W. M. Cole presiding. It was agreed to ask the president of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce j to represent Ashburton at the annual meeting of the Associated Chambers of 1 Commerce in Auckland. The postmaster (Mr G. Clark) wrote with regard to the dispatch of a mail from Ashburton by the night express and goods train. He stated that authority had now been given for the closing of a mail to include correspondence for Dunedin and offices beyond at 8 p.m. daily, Monday to Friday inclusive. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Clark for his efforts. On the motion of Messrs J. S. Laing and E. C. Rawnsley, it was decided to request the annual meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce to urge that before the curtailed train service is brought into vogue next winter the Railway Department consider the matter of running the early express south and the .late express north each day instead of on alternate days as at present. The chairman reported that the conference between representatives of the South Canterbury, Canterbury, and Ashburton Chambers of Commerce regarding the proposed Rangitata bridge Ealing had been postponed in view of arrangements being made by the Canterbury Automobile Association to take statistics of the amount of traffic passing over the present bridge. Messrs E. C. Rawnsley and F. W. Reldon were appointed to arrange for the nomination of officers for the annual meeting. The president expressed pleasure at the modification of the new land tax proposals and said the Chamber was unanimous that any increase was undesirable. Croquet Club. At a meeting of the committee of the Ashburton Croquet Club, held yesterday, Mrs J. Lane presided. Additional officers were appointed as follows: — Executive, Mesdames Lane, D. Heenan, E. Ruddock, and L. C. Dunn; Match Committee, Mesdames Lane, Ruddock, and Heenan; delegates to South Central Croquet Association, Mesdames Heenan and Ruddock. Three resignations were received, and three new members were elected. Two new members were proposed afid placed on the Waiting list Arrangements were made for the opening day, when it was decided to invite kindred clubs to be represented. Borough Council. The Ashburton Borough Council met last evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr B. Galbraith), and Crs. F. Z. D. Ferriman, W. H. Bundle, E. H. Orr, J. Watson, F. W. Seldon, F. J. E. Smallbone, W. H. Robins <Jn, R. A. Collins, J. McElhinney, and R. Kerr. The Mayor reported that the revenue since last meeting totalled £331 15s 3d. The executive of the Municipal Association wrote stating that at its last meeting the Association had considered a letter from his Majesty's Trade Commissioner dealing with cases where plant and equipment had been ordered in Great Britain under the impression that it would be manufactured there, whereas it was found that the plant was of foreign origin. The suggestion from the Trade Commissioner was that in order to prevent a repetition of such cases it might be advisable for a local body to specify in all cases the country of origin of such plant, machinery, or equipment ordered from Great Britain. The Council decided that it * was entirely in accord with the suggestion. The Council voted the sum of £5 5s to the funds of the Ashburton branch of the Plunket Society. The Ashburton Guild of the British Sailors' Society was given permission to erect stalls in East street on Sailors' Day. It was reported that there was a eredit of £372 8s in the Cemetery account. The Ashburton branch or the Automobile Association wrote stating that it had decided on the reserve between the ramp and the railway line at the north end of the Ashburton traffic bridge for a motorists' camping ground, provided that arrangements could be made for conveniences. The committee was given power to proceed. With regard to the proposed Slaughtering Amendment Act, the Works and Abattoir Committee recommended the Council te advise the Director-General of Agriculture of the Council's difficulties with regard to stock coming from the freezing works into the abattoir areas, and ask him to consider putting the following clauses in the new Act: (1) That it be made compulsory under penalty for freezing companies to render monthly returns to controlling authorities of all stock sent into the abattoir areas; (2) that the quantity of meat sold by freezing works to their bona fide employees living m abattoir areas be limited so as to prevent resale; (3) that freezing companies be prohibited from selling meat at their works to private individuals resident in abattoir areas unless they pay the fees prescribed by the controlling authorities. The committee also recommended that tenders be called for a 4 h.p. vertical boiler for heating water at the abattoir, and that Victoria street, from East street to Cass street, be top-dressed. The report was adopted. As a result of informatjon received f,„„ th.Medie.l Officer of Healtt, th. Inspector (Mr J- R. Richardson) recommended that the Council the use of regulation dust-bins, and that he be given six months in which to enforce their use. He reported that he had issued eieht motor-drivers' licenses, making a total of 898. He had also issued two building permits, one for a motorshed (£25), and the other for alterations (£SO). Several members expressed the opinion that a five-gallon oil drum with onrt handle would make a satisfactory bin. and it was decided that this, or a similar receptacle would be reeogT.ia°d as a regulation bin. Photographs of the late Mr and Mrs William Turton, the first white settlers in Ashburton, also a photograph of the . .table and accommodation house, 1 wh of which were built by Mr Turton, j IT handed over to the Council by Cr. ■RWriman at the request of Messrs E. £%d J. O. Turton. >

Rugby Union. Tlio Management Committee of the Rugby Union met last evening, when ■Mr H. S'arnev presided. It ■was decided to write a letter of sympathy to Mr C. Wellman, one of the referees who met with an aeeident yesterday. At the request of the New Zealand Rugby Union, it was agreed to forward a list of the results of inter-provin-eial matches. An invitation to be represented at its annual smoke exmcert was received from the Siningburn Football Club. It ■wa3 agreed to be represented if possible. The Eastern District Sub-Union forwarded £2O. as the Ashburton touring team's percentage of the gate in the match played at Gore. The Southland Union also forwarded £3o from the match played against Southland at Invercargill." The chairman mentioned that au Eastern District team would probably visit Ashburton next season. The Hampstead Football Club wrote that hardship had been placed on its third grade team by disqualification owing to the default of the junior team on several occasions, and it considered that the competition rules should be modified so that the penalty should be placed on the defaulting teams and not on the lower grades. In several cases matches in lower grades had commenced before it was discovered that more players were required to field a junior team. Under the present rules the hands of the Union were tied. Mr H. J. Chapman said that by the rule a hardship had been inflicted on the Hampstead third grade team, which was in the running for the competition, but had to forfeit two matches, which it had actually won all through no fault of its own. The letter was referred to the next annual meeting. FAIRTON. A farewell social was tendered to Mr and Mrs W. J. Ward and family on Saturday evening. The function took place in the Hall, Mr George Dumphy presiding, and was largely attended. The first part of the evening was spent in cards, a match being played between ladies and gentlemen. The former won by one point. After supper, provided by the ladies, Mr Dumphy introduced Mr J. Willis, who said that Mr and Mrs Ward had spent the last fifteen years in Fairton, and during that time Mr Ward had been closely connected with the school as a committeeman. Mrs Ward had also taken an active part in all social affairs. When funds were being raised for the erection of the hall, the help given by Mr and Mrs Ward had been invaluable. They and their family would in future live in Tinwald, and although they would be greatly missed in Fairton he was pleased to say that the change meant promotion for Mr Ward. Mr Willis then presented Mr and Mrs Ward with a dinner service, and Mrs Ward with a wallet of notes as a token of esteem from the residents of the Fairton district. He wished them long life and happiness. Mr Ward suitably replied. Other speakers were:—Messrs H. Chappell, J. T. Oram, and J. Price. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing, Mr J. Dickenson acting as M.C. The music for the dance was played by Mr and Mrs H. Chappell. RUAPUNA. Messrs J. H. Boaler, R. McLay, R. Lane, T. Bennett, H. Moore, R. W. Holland, and 6. W. Ross have reelected members o& the Domain Board. At a meeting of the Anglican Vestry, it was decided to do something in the matter of raising funds for the church, the present finances being low. A bazaar was suggested, but not definitely decided on. Parishioners are looking forward to the coming of the Rev. M. Cocks, of Kumara. The weather during the week has been very varied, and boisterous with cold winds from the sou'-west and nor'west. On Friday morning a snowstorm from the sou'-west set in resulting in a fall of over an inch. Thirty-eight points of rain were registered. Lambing is now fairly general in the district. Newly-born lambs are having a trying time, but although there are a few deaths, on the whole they are standing up to the cold remarkably. On Sunday a heavy frost was experienced, about a quarter of an inch of ice forming on the pools of water lying about. MOUNT SOMERS. The Mt. Somers Miniature Rifle Club fired its final trophy shoot on Saturday evening. Top scorers were:— Seniors, C. Gluyas 76; juniors, H. Hood 75. A tie having resulted between B. Hood and W. Smith, a shootoff will be held for the senior trophy. W. Morgan won the junior trophy outright. The annual meeting of the Mt. Somers Tennis Club was held on Saturday, Mr W. A. H. Sharp presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet, which disclosed a sound financial position, were adopted. Membership fees were fixed at: Men 15, women 12s 6d, with a rebate of 5s if paid before November 30th. The official opening was arranged for next Saturday. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs J. blood foi supplying hot water for afternoon teas. Officers were elected as fol- | lows:—Patroness, Mrs J. Hood; patron, Mr F. Peter; vice-presidents, Mrs G. A. Bland, Messrs A. N. Grigg, R. Nosworthy, and Col. R. B. Neill; club captain, Mr W. A. H. Sharpe; vicecaptain, Mr J. Mears; honorary secre-tary-treasurer, Mr J. T. Bull; delegate to Mid-Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association, Mr C. Bonnington; committee, Mesdames A. Beckley, W A. H. Sharpe. J Mears, S. Hood, D. Stevens, F. W. Gifkins, W. T. Goodrich. Miss A. Webster, Messrs D. W. Herron, L McClimont, E. Gifkins, and G. A. Bland. Apart from two sharp frosts (16 and 13' degrees), weather conditions at the week-end were ideal. LISMORE. A social was held in the Lismore (School to raise funds for the bran tub and meat stall sections of the fete, which is to be held at Hinds next month to augment the Anglican Church finances. There was a good attendance and the sum of £5 8s was realised. The early part of the evening was devoted to euchre and bridge, while the latter part was spent in dancing to music supplied by Miss V. Addis and Mr J. Bell, extras being played by Mrs J. Green. MAYFIELD. At a meeting of the vestry of the Mt. Somers Parish, the secretary reported that the new vicar, the Rev. Mr Cox, would be taking the services in the parish on the first Sunday in October. The matter of arranging a suitable reception was discussed and it was decided to leave the final arrangements until the secretary was advised of the date of the induction service, which would probably be conducted by Bishop West-Watson. The matter of augmenting the church funds was discussed. and it was agreed to hold a bazaar at an early date.

WILLOWBY. At the monthly meeting of the Willowby Band of Hope, Mr G. H. B. Lill presided. As address was delivered by Mr G. W. Leadley. A lengthy programme of songs, instrumental and elocutionary items was submitted by the children and friends. The accompanists were Mrs A. S. Hayman, Misses M. M. Lill, G. Chapman, and Miss Lloyd, The tennis season opened on Saturday. The president (Mr L. R. Stoddart) congratulated the officials of the club on its advancement, and expressed a wish that the present season would be a successful one. He then declared the courts open for play. Anniversary services were conducted in the Willowby Methodist Church on Sunday, when the Rev. S. Henderson, of Rangiora, was the preacher. Special hymns and anthems were given by the choir, under the baton of Mr A. S. Hayman.