SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19814, 30 December 1929, Page 4

SOUTH CANTERBURY.

TI3IARC.

THE WEEK END. Ideal weather whs enjoyed in Tirana or. Saturday, when the sun shone brightly throughout the day. Thousands thronged Caroline Eay. and the Carnival was again the si-ne of much enjoyment. Yntnr.'fn- moraine;, iiowvtr, a steady downpour set in. "and heavy rain continued for several hotti>. The lain ,--. a*ed n',.oi!t p.m.. and ,I '"' vva " •her again became bright and fine. Fnctwo excursion trains from Christchureb vesterdav brought over ViOO visitors. I'aroline'Bay and the Timaru (iardeiii were centres of attraction, while a numlicr of the excursionists visited friends. The train for the north yesterday morning took 104 passengers. Magistrate's Court. Thomas William Holland, a young man. was charged before Mr t). MiLennan, J.P.. at the Magistrate's_ Court on .Saturday afternoon, with on November 2ord. at Dunedin, breaking and entering the premises of Francis John lUehardson, with intent to commit a theft.

On the application of Defective L. Studhoime, aroused was remanded to appear at Dunedin on January sth.

TEMUKA

A WHIRLWIND. On Friday afternoon about 3.15 Clandeboyc was visited by a whirlwind, which fortunately, so far as can be ascertained, was confined to a comparatively small area. The whirlwind, which was preceded by a deathly stillness, lifted a large cowshed, built to accommodate six cows, into the air and deposited it some six yards away. The building, which was a substantial structure, is a total wreck. The oil engine and milking plant are, however, intact. A galvanised iron building some little distance away, which, had been used as an engine shed, was lifted off its foundations, and one of the walls was deposited It! to 14 yards distant. Still another shed on the same property had several sheets of iron lifted off the roof. All these buildings are the property of Mr P. Maekle, who had the misfortune to have his motor-car seriously damaged in a collision on Christmas Eve. The damage to the sheds Is estimated at over £IOO.

Swimming Carnival. The residents of Temuka have become keenly interested in swimming, and a carnival has been arranged for this evening in the Domain baths. A very attractive programme has been prepared, but the piece-de-resistanee is the appearance of Xoel Kyan and Owen Griffiths, who are making their first and only appearance in South Canterbury. In the various competitive events entries have been attracted from a number of centres, and Monday evening's function will doubtless give the sport the fillip it so badly needed.

Trout Fishing. The Christinas holidays were a failure as far as angling in South Canterbury was concerned, as the heavy rains which immediately preceded Christmas caused the streams to swell and made them unlishable. It is rather a coincidence that this has been the state of affairs in South Canterbury for three successive Christmas periods. This is extremely unfortunate, as quite a number of anglers had arrived in Temuka prepared to whip the streams adjacent to the town, only to find that they were unfishable. The Temuka has recovered from this unfortunate condition, and quite a number of anglers were seen out on Friday and met with a fair measure of success. On Saturday there appeared to be hundreds of rods out, and the fly fishers were having a good innings.

Personal. Mrs A. Cameron and Miss M. Cameron, of Christ-church, are at-present visiting Temuka and are the guests of Mr and Mrs D. Henry, Ewan road. Mr lan Scrimshaw, of Christchurch, who has been visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs L. G. Scrimshaw (King street, Temuka), has gone to the West Coast. GERALDINE. The W.E.A. camp of the 1929 Summer School may be said to have fairly established itself. On Friday evening the big marquee was filled to capacity when the Mayor (Mr J. Kennedy), who was accompanied by the Mayoress and Borough Councillors, extended a hearty welcome to Professor Shelley, the staff of lecturers, and the Summer School members. Mr Kennedy referred to the previous holding of the summer camp at Geraldino six years ago, when he understood the visit had been considered a very pleasant and profitable one, and said he hoped the present visit would prove even more enjoyable. The W.E.A. movement had always had his support, and he had followed its fortunes from the start, for it gave country students University training outside, which others had only within the walls of a University College. it deserved to be encouraged, and he hoped in the future their own district would take a keener interest in the classes than they had hitherto. They obtained a grant from the Government, and he was glad that they were now getting au extra subsidy from the Caruegie Institute. The Mayor thanked the school for its invitation to the residents to attend their functions, and said he hoped they would not find Geraldine the worst place they had visited.

Professor Shelley, on behalf of the school, thanked the Mayor and Councillors for what they bad done to welcome them and help them to establish their camp. They appreciated this very much. He remembered how well they had been treated when they were at Geraldine before, and they were now showing how they appreciated the treatment by coming to Geraldine again. It was agreed by them all that the previous school at Geraldine had been the most successful they had held. Professor Shelley expressed his pleasure at the way all the sports bodies had put their lawns and courts at the disposal of the school. Mr G. Manning (.organising secretary), on Indtalf of the school, declared hbiwb" delighted with the welcome given them and the way lie had been helped from the '-tart when he had vi-iied Geraldine for the purpose of organising the preliminaries of the '■amp. Hearty cheer-, a !•>«.! musiea! honours were given for the Mayor. Mayoress, and the staff. l're>fe-.sor Shelley then save his rir-t lecture dealing with Shakespeare anil the dramatic and artistic stage. Miss .lohn-oii organised some old villace green dances which were enthusiastio.tllv performed, students and visitors taking part. T.p.ter en a musical programme in=iti- the tent brought the evening's entertainment to a close.