TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19732, 24 September 1929, Page 9

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

j TEMUKA.

TIMAKt'.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

A sitting of tto C »» rt was held yesterday, Mi Walker, S.M., presiding. Stanley Earl, charged tii uniaw " fully assaulting Helen Martha Belcher, was remanded till Thursday, bail being allowed self in £SO, and two sureties of £25 each, special conditions being that he reports to the police twice daily, and keeps away from Mr and , Mrs Belcher's premises. George William Furney was charged that at Hamilton on September 12th, 1927, he had failed to provide his wife with adequate maintenance. Defendant was ordered to pay 15s weekly, the rst payment to be made on September 30t . Bugby Union. the South Canterbury Bugby Union's Management Committee met last nignt, Mr H, H. Fraser presiding. The New Zealand Union advised that in regard to South Canterbury's challenge for tie Eanfurly Shield an early challenge next season would receive consideration. The matter was one for the Unions concerned. The New Zealand Union also asked the Union to make suitable arrangements for the visit of the British touring team. Mr D. O'Connor expressed the opinion that the hotels who had supported the Union during the present season should be given the business. A sub-committee was set up to go into the question. Permission was granted the Pleasant Point Club's junior team to play an Albion (Christchurch) senior B team at Pleasant Point on October sth. The club secretary (Mr Wakefield) also made the suggestion that a senior B competition in South Canterbury would be a forward move, especially for a club like Pleasant Point, where there were players who were too good for junior grade and yet a full senior team up to standard could not be fielded. The chairman said the suggestion was a good one. It was decided to thank Mr Wakefield for his suggestion, and that it be noted for future reference. Mr D. Hertnon, manager, speaking on the trip to Christchurch by the representative team, said the arrangements were perfect and * the'entertainment of the team good. The game was played in the usual Canterbury style, that is that they rattled on the score early in the game. The Canterbury back play was brilliant. Canterbury could do nothing wrong, but so far as South Canterbury were concerned everything went wrong. The score was no indication of the game. The team had also visited the stables of Mr W.J. Tomkinson, on the Sunday, and were hospitably entertained. It was decided to thank "the Canterbury Union very heartily for their welcome to the team. Mr Hertnon also said that there seemed a good chance of a Saturday game with Canterbury at Timaru next year. Borough Council. The fortnightly meeting of the Timaru Borough Council was held last night, the Mayor (Mr W. Angland) presiding.- . , When considering the Library Committee's report, Cr. F. Chittock provoked a discussion by objecting to the passing of a book purchase list amounting to £37 8s 7d. He expressed surprise that the Library Committee had sanctioned the librarian's requisition to the extent of £37. It was very essential that the Council should economise whenever possible. Cr. G. Benstead, chairman of the Library Committee, rose to a point of order, pointing out that according to the estimates a certain sum had been set aside for book purchases. The Library Committer had acted quite within its rights. Or. Chittock said it was costing £73 a week out of the ratepayers' money to keep the library going. They should try to effect a reduction in the library expenditure. Or. W. H. Hunt: £37 6s 4d a wee* is the figure. Cr. Chittock: I must apologise for the mistake. Cr. Hunt: I do think the Council should endeavour to cut down the Expenses of that institution. The library costs far more than the Council can afford, and a curtailment of expenditure should be effected. They should keep below the estimates and show the ratepayers that they were exercising some control over the library. Cr. T. W Satterthwaite: I think Cr. Chittock is trying to make too much out of it. ... Cr. Chittock: I don't think so. Ive expressed my mind 'in the matter anyCr Satterthwaite: We have £4OO set aside for library expenditure this year We must keep the library up to date. The public is entitled to have the most up-to-date books on the shelves. To his mind, while the library had £4OO allocated to it, the committee was auite in order If the estimate had been exceeded, then Cr Chittock would have been quite right to bring the matter forward. The Mayor: The Council has absolute control of the library. Cr. Benstead: If Cr. Chittock 13 game enough to move a resolution tha* no new books be added to the library. I wish him joy. It is necessary to have the new books for the enlightenment and education of those who reap enjoyment and education from goo i reading. The Mayor said the library was a Carnegie library and was free. The Council was entirely in control of the in :t, ~tution. ■ffte Town Clerk read the agreement signed at the date of the library's inception, and the Library Committee's report was then adopted.^ On the recommendation of the Finance Committee it was decided to mak© a grant of £250 to the Timaru Municipal Band. It was agreed that motor traffic be prohibited in the Timaru Gardens except, one-way traffic round the middle drive. The chairman of the Local Government Loans Board wrote forwarding sanction to the items Redruth Drainage works and miscellaneous road works excluding the widening of Waimataitai bridge, totalling £4150, but declining to sanction the balance of the loan applied for in respect of the southern outfall sanitary conveniences and Waiiuataitai bridge widening, as he considered that they were not works suitable for an unemployment loan but that the Board was prepared to consT3er an application to raise a loan in respect of the Works under the Local Bodies Loans Act, and also to consider an application for ail amended schedule of works.

PARLIAMENTARY TOUR, j S On Saturday next over 40 members of Parliament, with their wives, are expected to arrive in Temuka by the express from the north en route to Mount Cook, where they will spend the weekend. The Mayor (Mr T. E. Gunnion) will welcome the party on arrival, and they will be entertained at morning tea by the Mayoress prior to joining the buses which will convey them to the Hermitage. Ashburton Pipers. Twenty-two members of the Ashburton Pipe Band visited Temuka on Saturday as the guests of the Temuka Pipe Band. The combined bands paraded the main streets and played selections. Shortly after 9 p.m. an adjournment was made to the band hall, where the visitors were hospitably entertained by Pipe-Major Harrison and the members of the band. Man Drowned. The body of John Nolan, who had resided at Waitohi, was found floating in a creek about two miles.from F&irlie on Sunday. Nolan, who was a labouring man, had not been in good health for some months past, and he wad last seen alive on Saturday, September 14th. , ! Golf. The final game in the Tomuka Golf Club* championship was played over 36 holes on Saturday between J as. ►W. Tennant and M. Houlihan, the former winning 8 and 7. GERALDINE. ! PERSONAL. Captain Board, of the Geraldine Salvation Army, has received word that she has been promoted to the rank of Ensign. Birthday Party. A birthday party was given in honou. of Miss R. Hatton. The evening was devoted to eards and dancing. Supper was served, during which several toasts were honoured. Miss Hatton was the recipient of many beautiful presents. New Bridge. The staff of the Geraldine County Council are at present engaged in re-' building the footbridge whieh was washed away by the recent flood in the Waihi river. The bridge will be a boon to Raukapuka residents, who at present are forced to make a long detour to reach the town. Horticultural Society. The Spring Show, run under the auspices of the Geraldine Horticultural Society has been postponed until October 2nd. Dairy Company. The following are extracts from the eleventh annual report of the Geraldine Co-operative Dairy Company:—During the year 1,110,0091b of milk (as against 824,8921b for the previous year) was purchased for cheese-making. The average test was 3.79, and the number of suppliers was 29, an increase of eight. The price per lb for suppliers was Is 6d, up till January, when fluctuations in the Home market caused a drop to Is 5d per lb. The total amount of cheese manufactured - was 49 tons13cwt 361b. The net profit for the year amounted to £9B 195.2 d. Messrs 6. Gale, B. La Frantz, F. J. Allen, and J. Thompson will automatically retire from the directorate, and all are eligible for re-election. . : Golf. On Saturday afternoon a team of fourteen men from the Geraldine Club visited Timaru and played a - match with the Highfield Club. The home side proved tffo strong for the visitors, who were defeated by 12* games to I*. ORARI. The Orari School football team was successful on Saturday in winning the E section of the Schools' Football Tournament at Timaru. The following comprised the winning team:—Nelson Palmer (captain), Colin Stewart, George Aker, George Maxwell, Trevor Henderson, Joe Earl, and Joe Booney. The basketball girls also played good gamete, but in the final against St. Andrews, were defeated by one goal. At a meeting of the General Committee of the Orari Tennis Club, it was decided to open the season on October 12th. This will allow of both eourts being repaired. The local school will be closed on Thursday and Friday, on th« oeeasion of the local races. This haß been found necessary owing to the large amount of traffic on the road past the school, which proves dangerous to the younger children. The Winchester Ladies' Hoekey Club have, decided to hold their annual ball in October. On this occasion it will be held in the Orari Hall. Miss V. Dunn has left for Christchurch, where she intends residing for some , time. Mrs Guyon Maedonald has been elected a member of the committee of the South Canterbury Branch of the National Council of Women. Mrs W. Buchan, Orton, is spending a holiday in Christchurch, and is the guest of her sister, Mrs H. H. Holland (St. Albans). Mr W. D. Moss, postmaster, who has been in Christchurch on sick leave ijpr the last two months, returned yest^day. FAIRLIE. During the past week winter conditions have been experienced. On Friday morning the countryside was covered in a mantle of snow, which fortunately did not lie lojig.. The hills received a good coating, and this most likely was responsible for the hard frost, 13i degrees, registered on Saturday morning. The outlook for the lambing season should these conditions continue is not very pleasing. At the Miniature Rifle Club's final shoot of the season B. Ferguson won the trophy and W. Dorman the silver hntton. The winner of the cup for the. best aggregate for the year was A. Dale, S. Byder being runner-up. A trophy for the best twelve shoots was also won by A. Dale, with S. Byder runner-up. The silver button which had been competed for during the season was won by W. Dorman. Numerous other trophies were won by members, and these are to be presented at a function to be held this week. A meeting of the Church Jubilee Committee was held on Friday. A statement read showed that after all expenses had been met there was still in hand the sum of £9 7s. This was considered very satisfactory, and it was decided that the amount be divided equally between the Church of England and the Presbyterian Church. A vote of thanks was passed to all who had helped to make the jubilee such a success, especially the ladies who had done such good work in connexion with the conversazione.

ST. ANDREWS. There was a good attendance at the weekly shoot of the Bluecliffs Bifle Club- The challenge cup for the week was won .by W. Weeks. v The Morven basketball team journeyed to St. Andrews on Saturday afternoon to meet the local girls. The game resulted in a win for the visitors by 7 goals to 4. Miss D. Bathgen was referee. At the conclusion of the game the visitors were entertained at afternoon tea. There was a good attendance at the weekly shoot of the St. Andrews Bifle Club. A trophy presented by Mr D. Stoweli was wop by J Lysaght. The bazaar organised by the Anglican Ladies' Guild was held on Thursday and Friday. Bifle teams from Bluecliffs, Pareora, Makikihi, and_ St. Andrews took part in a shooting competition for a trophy presented by Mrs R. H. Rhodes (Timaru). The St. Andrews team proved the winners, while Makikihi secured second place, thereby winning a trophy presented by Mr T. Hammond. On Thursday evening "The St, Andrews Merrymakers" provided the entertainment, and on Friday evening Miss Mabel. Sinclair's pupils gave an exhibition of fancy dancing. Mr J. Stoweli gave a sheep for weight-guessing the winners of this competition being Mr E. Madden and Mr N. Galletly equal, 621b. The following were the stall-holders: —Work stall: Mesdames J. Hay, J. Stoweli, R. B. Williams, E. Luscombe, and S. East; jumble stall: Mrs R. L. Pugh, Mrs: G. Smith; sweets stall: Maungati parishioners; produce stall: Hunter and Teschemaker parishioners; gent's stall: Miss Hammond: Christmas tree: Mrs C. F. Cook, Miss E. Arden; dips: Miss doake; ice-cream and soft drinks. Misses B. Hay and L. Payne; tea-rooms: Mrs P. B. Woodhouse and assistants.