TIMARU.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19803, 16 December 1929, Page 11

TIMARU.

POLICE COURT. At the Police Court on Saturday, before Mr D. MeLennan, J.P., a first offender for drunkenness was convicted and fined 10s, in default Twenty-four hours' imprisonment, Sunday Excursions. About 175 excursionists arrived in Timaru by the first train from the north yesterday, while the second train brought over 400. The train from Timaru took 236 passengers for the north, although the weather was, for the most part, dull. The visitors spent an enjoyable day in visiting friends, or in picnicking at Caroline Bay, and the Timaru Gardens. Constable Assaulted. While arresting a man in Barnard street about 10.30 p.m. on Saturday, Constable Alexander was seriously assaulted, receiving severe kicks in the legs. He called on a bystander named Mr E. Brown, for assistance, and the man was eventually overpowered. The constable was in plain clothes at the time, and was arresting the man on a charge of stealing an overcoat from the skating rink in Stafford street. The constable is said to have recognised the coat by its owner's description, and was arresting the accused, who resisted violently. Cricket. The South Canterbury Cricket Association commenced a new series of games in the inter-club senior competition on Saturday, The weather was ideal and the wickets were in good condition. At the rectory ground High School met Celtic, but, although School was not at its full strength, owing to the holidays, Celtic had no easy taek. la its first innings Celtic compiled 3 83 (8. Mason 57, A. Rodgers 34, and Steven 19). High. School compiled 100 (Wilson not out 21). Timaru met Star at Fraser Park, and in the first innings compiled 364, including 33 extras. Among the scorers were Hudson, who was run out at 91, Eaton, who was caught by Powell, 64, Oockroft, who was bowled by Burns, 48, Hamilton, who was' caught by Shillito, 38, and Moore, who was also caught by Shillito, 33. Zingari, who played Old Boys at Fraser Park, scored 110, but Herdman 39, Seaton 20, and McDonald 13 were the only Zingari batsmen to reach double figures. In their first innings Old Boys made a better showing, scoring 134 for seven wickets. Hamilton, who was caught by Smith, knocked up a useful 57, while Powell, who was not out, had 24 to his credit. Cunningham, who was bowled by Smith, soored 16. FAIRLIE. The annual meeting of the Fairlie Volunteer Fire Brigade was held in the brigade-room on Wednesday. Captain Close presided over a good attendance of firemen. The report for the year stated that there had been three alarms, but none of the fires had been of a serious nature. The firebell had been shifted to a new position, to make room for the soldiers' memorial. A representative from the brigade had not attended the conference at Hokitika, but it was hoped to be represented next year. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £52 7s lid. The report and balance-sheet were

tj,dopted. The elecuon of officL-rs resulted in Captain Close bein;? unanimously re-elected, also Lieutenant H. Welsh and Secretary J. Caskey. The other officers were all re-elected. Before Me&rs H. A. Munro and J. A. Fraser, J.P.'s. at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court held ai Fairlie. 13 cases were sec down for hearing. Two were paid into Court, six were settled or struck out. and three were confessed. Judgment by default with costs was given in the following cases : L. M. Brice v. W. G. Wills. £6 ISs 2d: D. M. Leishman v. Thomas Wilson, £4 10s 3d: Fairlie Motor Co. v. J. Stone, £3 2s 9d: J. E. Miles v. W. J. Wards (Mount CavgilD. £7 2s 6d; F. H. C. Martin v. Gordon Bain (Waimate'i. £2 7s Cd. GERALDINE. Farmers in the Geraldine district have little to grumble about to far as the weather is concerned. During the past week warm rains at night and hot, sunny days have induced a fine growth, both in the pastures and grain fields. Quick, sudden changes so characteristic of South Canterbury were experienced during the three last days of the week. At 9 a.m. on Thursday the thermometer stood at 72. and by noon this had risen to 84. About 2 p.m. a south wind sprang up, though rain held off till night, when 5 points tell. Friday was dull and threatening, and a gentle rain commenced to fall as evening approached. This continued during the night, and the rain gauge showed a further 1 1 points at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A B grade croquet flag match was played on the Geraldine lawns, and it resulted in a win for Geraldine by 229 points to 123. Following were the scores (Temuka names first): — Doubles—Mrs Smart and Mrs Shields 21 v. Mrs McKenzie and Mr Kirk 26; Miss Bremner and Mrs Lee 22 v. Mrs Kirk and Mrs Hayes 26; Mrs McLcod and Miss Brown 2*l v. Mrs Broad and Mrs Rule 26. Singles—Mrs Smart 8 v. Mrs McKenzie 26: Miss Bremner 1 v. Mr Kirk 26; Mrs Shields 10 v. Mrs Kirk 21; Mrs Lee 7 v. Mrs Hayes 26: Mrs McLeod 16 v. Mrs Broad 26; .Miss Brown 17 v. Mrs Rule 20. Totals—Temuka 123, Geraldine 229. The return cricket match between Geraldine and Timaru High School wac played at Geraldine, and resulted in a win on the first innings for School by 45 runs. For the visitors, Mathews played a good innings for 62 not out, which included a six and eleven fours. Marshall made 18, Murrow 14, and Quinn 13. Mathews was m good form with the ball and took six Geraldine wickets for 56. For Geraldine Murchison played well for 55, Dixon playing the only other double-figure innings for 15. Murchison was the most destructive bowler, taking four for 26. Grieve took two for 6 and S. Callanan two for 6. High School made 135 and Geraldine 95. The annual meeting of the Geraldine District Nurse Committee was held in the County Conned boardroom on Friday afternoon, the Rev. E. N. Blakiston presiding over a good attendance. Mrs J. M. H. Tripp sent an apology for absence. In discussing the annual report. Dr. Hislop suggested that a deputation wait on the Canterbury Council and ask for a

more liberal grant. It was agreed to set up such a committee, and Dr. Hutlop, the Rer. E. N\ Blakiston. and Mrs J. Scott were appointed. The report and balance-sheet. the latter showing a credit of £5(5 19s lOd. were adopted. The following officers were elected:—President, the Rev. E. N. ljlakiston : executive, the Revs. W. J. Coaling. J. Southern, and Father Herbert, Mesdames P. W. Hisiop. J. Scott. and F. W. Fyfe. and McLean: Finance Committee, the president, s,-cretary (Mr T. H. Bunnehri, Mrs Hislop, and Miss McLean. The annual break-up and distribution of prizes of the hake Kia Ora School took place on Thursday evening, Mr T. D. Burnett. M.P., attending and giving out the prizes. Following is the prize list: r'orm 2—Mary Askin. sewing 1, darning 2. Form I—Joan Skill, composition 1, Scripture 1, painting 1, drawing 1, sketching 1, Nature study 1; Desmond LSudd, science 1, hygiene 1, woodcarving 1. Standard IV. —Marjorie "Willis, most progress during year (Mr T. D. Burnett's prize), history 1, painting 1, sewing 1, Nature study 1. Standard 111. —Phcebe Askin, geography 1. drawing 1, painting 1. Standard ll.—Jean McClure, spelling 1, Nature study 1, French 1, English 1, sewing 1; Gwenda Christophers, painting 1, Scripture 1, arithmetic 1; Mary Ragg, reading 1, composition 1. sewing 1; Colleen McKenzie. most progress (prize given by Mr T. D. Burnett. M.P.). nistory 1. poetry 1, painting 2. Scripture* 2; Phillipa Bristol, drawing 1, writing 1. Standard I.—John Thatcher, diligence 1, arithmetic 1. Standard I.t)—John Christophers, most progress (prize given by Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P.). Primer 3—Joy Sherratt, drawing 1, reading 1, spelling, 1, Nature study 1, sewing 1; Tony Bristol, progress. Special Competitions—"\ outh competition (open to all New Zealand), Joan Neill 1 and 3, Beryl Twigg 1. Desmon Budd, Marjorie WilUs 1, Colleen McKenzie and Phillipa Bristol h c. Music Prizes—Cora Flatman, honours, highest marks for theory; Joyoe Hewson, highest marks for pianoforte. Music results for 1929—Rudiments for A.T.C.L. Diploma, Clara Upritchard and Aureha Le Lievre; intermediate theory. Cora Flatman (honours), Alice Fyfe. and Inna Lyons; higher local. Cora Flatman.