SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19813, 28 December 1929, Page 5

SOUTH CANTERBURY.

TIMARU. THE HOLIDAY. conditions prevailed in Timaxu yesterday. The weather was bright ana fine during the morning, with a strong nor'-wester. About 12.30 p.m. the sky became overcast and several neavy showers fell. Fortunately thev were of short duration and later the" sun shone Brightly. Caroline Bay was thronged throughout the day, the sea attracting hun--•eds of bathers, and again in tne evening the amusement devices and games of skill were the centre of attraction. The children's races in the morning attracted large entries, and the sandmodelling con.petitions proved a test of the skill of the young competitors. The children's fancy dress parade drew, large entries, and the costumes aroused much favourable comment. The concerts in the afternoon and evening by Bert Willyams and his "Radiotions" were greatly enjoyed by large audiences. In the evening the members of the M.C.C. team were the guests of the Caroline Bay Association at the Carnival dance. The railway traffic is still heavy, large numbers arriving from the north and south yesterday. Magistrate's Court. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr D. MeLennan, J.P., William Phimister, an elderly man, who was charged with helpless drunkenness was remanded till January 4th for medical treatment. GERALDINE. W.E.A. SUMMER SCHOOL. Geraldine has for the second time been chosen by the W.E.A. for their j annual summer school camp, and members have been assembling from all quarters. The camp was fairly estab- j lished yesterday, the men's encampment being in the Domain and the women's in the primary school grounds, the class rooms being used as dormitories. Yesterday a deputation waited on the Mayor (Mr J. Kennedy), who is also chairman of the South Canterbury Power Board, and asked that the main marquees be connected up with the electrical installation. Mr Kennedy got in contact with the local staff of the Power Board, and in a short period a gang had the lines and poles fixed. This will be a great convenience and is much appreciated by the campers. A more ideal situation for a camp it would be difficult to find, and the weather was fine for the first day, being very hot and sultry-in the morning. The intense heat brought some light rain in the afternoon. The cooking is done in the Technical School cookery room, and just south of this a big marquee is used for a diningroom, where all members take their turn serving at the tables. Dr. Fisher's class in economics is housed in one of the school shelter sheds, and two marquees in the space between the Technical School and the main building provide accommodation for Dr. Beeby's child psychology classes and general lecture and concert requirements. Mr G. Manning, organising secretary, has his office in the old secondary department's building, which has been dispensed with since the new High School was built. Professor Shelley is director, and will each evening deal with some aspect of music, art, literature, and Elizabethan drama.. The school has kindly invited local residents to all lectures and gatherings which may be held during the period of the camp, which will extend to January 4th. The local cricket, tennis, bowling, and croquet clubs have invited the visitors to use their grounds, and that this is being appreci»ted was shown by the number of young folk who made use of the courts and grounds yesterday. The Weather. Fine weather was experienced at Geraldine on Christmas and Boxing Days, though the former day was cold. Yesterday was hot and sultry, and some heat showers fell in the afternoon. TEMUKA. TRAP ACCIDENT. Misses Ann and Norah Murphy, who reside at Milford, were driving along Wilkins street on Wednesday morning when the horse stumbled and fell, and they were thrown out of the trap. Miss Ann suffered a scalp wound j and Miss Norah a broken shoulder. Funeral. I The funeral of William Horace West-! away who died on Monday afternoon | as a result of injuries received in the j Winchester level crossing accident, took place at Temuka on Wednesday. The sympathy which was felt for the be* reaved family, was evidenced by the large cortege. Amongst those present was the Mayor (Mr T. E. Gunnion). ; The services at the house and at the graveside were conducted by, the Be v. A. Blakemore. The pall-bearers were Bros. Walter Berry, H. R. Woodham. J. Harris, J. B. Davis, W. Seeler, and T. Wallace, officers of the AJexandrovna Lodge, 1.0.0. F., of which deceased was a member. Bro. Harris, N.G.. read J the Oddfellows' burial service. Girl Guides Camp. Under the command of Adjutant Nelson, of the Christchurch Division of the Salvation Army, there are at present camping in the Domain, about fifty Salvation Army Girl Guides, who are representatives of the various troops in the provinces of Canterbury and West- j land, but principally from the Sydenham, Linwood, St. Albans, and Waimate Corps. Associated with Adjutant Nelson are Regimental Leader E. Lewis and Camp Matron Mrs (Major) Bear. Personal Messrs G. J. "Walker and J. G. Ritchie left for Dunedin by car on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W. G. Blaekie and Miss Phyllis Blaekie are spending a holidav with Mr and Mrs A. F. McGill. Mr and Mrs Levido and Mr and Mrs Chase (Dunedin) are camped on the banks of the Temuka stream. Miss MacCartie has gone to DarfieJd on holiday, as the guest of Mr and Mrs AshwelL Miss Agnes Lowrie (Dunedin) is spend.fig a short holiday in Temuka. Dr. W. Marshall Macdonald arrived In Temoka on Christmas Eve on a short holiday. The Misses H. and E. Bremuer are paying a holiday visit to Southland. The Rev. H. B. Fell, accompanied by his wife and family, was a passenger for Dunedin by the first express yes-

terday. He will spend a month's holiday at PortoLello. The Rev. W. W. Macarthur, of I'ortobello, who is exchanging pulpits with the Kev. H. R. Fell, arrived in Temuka yesterday. ARUNDEL. 'P'or some time past the weather has been very unsettled, and frequent showers of rain have fallen, causing a great deal of inconvenience to farmers who have been shearing and haymaking. On Sunday the showers were much heavier and more frequent, while on Monday the rain came down in torrents and" continued without cessation all day. ST. ANDREWS. Miss X. Seannell, ot L,yalkiaie, held her annual pianotorte recital in the Wentwoitli Hall. Pupils from the districts of St. Andrews and Timaru contributed to the following programme: —.Duet, "Ballancelle," Misses Alary Kusii and Hanna Xobin; solo, "Mocking Eyes," Miss Molly Shea; solo, "Arabesque," Miss Rita McConneli; solo, "A .Dream Song," Miss Beatrice Stoweil; duet, "March," Markham Lee, Masters iieith Purcell, and Jimmy O'Connell; solo, "Charuieuae," Mibs Marjone Russell; solo, "Poppies," Miss Mary Laws; eolo, "Hustle of Spring,' Miss Joan Higginson, solo, "Dorindai," Mibs K. Bishop; duet, "Sparkling Diamonds," Misses Joyce Coles and L. Mason; solo, "Undine." Mies D. Kane; solo, Dance of the Tulips," Master Jimmy O'Connell, song, "The Fairy Laundry," Miss Joan Kigginson; eolo, Mi3s Mary Kefir; duet, "Pierrette," Misses L. Gillett and M. Russell; solo, "Pervenche," Miss Mary Rush; solo, "Ocean Spray," Master K. Purcell; solo, (a) Rondo, Co) Nocturne, Miss Gladys Palmer; eolo, "Minuet," Miss if. Tobin; solo, Miss K. Stephens; solo, "The Mill Goes Round," Miss L. Mason; duet, "Hungary," Misses Joan Higginson and Gladys Palmer. At the conclusion of the recital, Miss Scannell entertained those present to a dainty afternoon tea. At the annual prize-giving of the Anglicsn Sunday School the prizes were handed to the children by Mrs H. O'Xeill, every child receiving a book. The Anglican parishioners were favoured with an ideal day for their annual picnic to BiueclTn'B station. Races and cames were indulged in and altogether a very happy day was spent. Than&s are due to Dr. and Mrs Woodhouse for placing their grounds at the disposal of the parishioner*.