TEMUKA.

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

TEMUKA.

SCHOOL CONCERT. The annual concert of the Temuka District High School was presented to a full house in the Dominion Theatre on Friday night. Proposed Fire Station. The Borough Council has received a cheque from the State Fire Insurance Department for £325, in full settlement of the claim covering the destruction of the fire station. The Mayor, in referring to the matter at the last meeting of the Council, said that it would not now be necessary to go to the ratepayers for a loan of £I2OO, as £2OO less would suffice. The insurance money had altered the position as far as finance was concerned. The ratepayers would now be asked to sanction a loan for £IOOO, £2OO of which would be required for a motor conveyance. Borough Rates. The Temuka Borough Council for the past two years has allowed a discount of 2i per cent, for prompt payment of rates. This was permitted by the Eating Act, but a new audit officer has been overhauling the borough's accounts, and has pointed out that the Council was too liberal as to the length of time during which that benefit is extended. The Council has granted 30 days, plus 14 days. The Audit Department contends that the extra 14 days are not allowed under the Act, and has called upon the Council to demand payment of the 2$ per cent, allowed ratepayers, and to have accounts sent out for the amount, failing which, Councillors would be responsible. The Mayor, however, realising the seriousness of the position, at once became active, and has now succeeded in getting a promise from the Auditor-Gen-eral, that, provided the Council does not continue the practice, nothing more will be heard of the matter. Welcome Rain. Odd showers have fallen during the week, and farmers and gardeners have been expressing gratitude, but the total amount which fell was generally regarded as insufficient. However, towards evening on Friday rain set in and continued until the morning. Bowling. The challenge match between the Geraldine Club and the Kia Toa Club (holders), for the Bristol Cup, was played on the Kia Toa green on Thursday, tie holders winning by 167 to 119. Obituary. By the death, in his 90th year, of Mr George South, South Canterbury has lost yet another of its early pioneers. Mr South was born in Northamptonshire, and came out to New Zealand in 1875, in the sailing ship Merope, arriving at Timaru on September 24th. Next day he moved on to Cieraldine, and had resided in that district continuously for 54 years. He engaged in contract work for two years, and then took up a farm on Geraldine Flat, which he successfully worked up to 20 years ago when he retired to live' in Geraldine. Mr South was twice married, and is survived by his second wife, and eight sons—Messrs John (Geraldine), George (Christchurch), Alfred (Geraldine), Frederick (Geraldine), Jesse C. (Winchester), William (Southland), Francis (Temuka), and James (Christchurch). Mr South interested himself in school matters, and some years ago was a member of the School Committee. His chief interests were connected with agriculture. The funeral, which was conducted at the graveside by the Kev. J. Southern, was very largely attended. i The recently-formed St. Patrick's Tennis Club had its new courts officially opened on Thursday afternoon, when there was a large gathering of players, including members of other clubs. Mr J. Nolan (president) thanked the clubs of the district, particularly the Willowbridge Club, for the help given in connexion with the laying down of the courts. He also thanked the guarantors, and remarked that the club had already raised £BO of the £IBO necessary for the courts. Dr. G. J. Shackleton, president of the Waimate Tennis* Club, congratulated the new club. Father O'Connor, president of the new club, played the ftrfl ball. The Waihaorunga Women's Institute held its final meeting; for the year in the Waihaorunga School, when there was a large attendance. The December meeting of the W.C.T.U. took the form of a cradle rr»ll rally, the meeting beinfr held in Knox Hal!. The children whose names were on the cradle roll, with their mothers, were entertained at afternoon tea. Mrs Roy presided. Four n ew members were placed on the cradle roll, and also two new members to the W.C.T.T. Seasonal srreetings brought a pleasant afternoon to & close.