TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, 1 February 1930, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU.

THE WEATHER.

Ideal west>r .-.-r.ditlon!. in Timaru yesterday mr.rr.irg gar, p l *,-.' during the afternoon *o h-avy rair. whi.-h conti u:ed for several hour*. Light show* :■< fell during the -v-^n.r.g-Magistrate's Court. At the Mi-i-tm-c-'s f/ourt yosterday. before Messrs I>. M-LeTinau and T. V. Satterthwaite. J.P.'s, Krnest Maurice Mason, a lai.ourer. of Milford, was charged that. btww. October i-.tii and November r,:h 1.- yonr. r.t with intent to he dirt ir.cur a doht of £2 :■ r N-.ard and lodging wit a Rachel Judge by falsely stating that ne had been r-M-i of £2O on the Lyttel-ton-Wellir.s-.or. :.-.t;.- .'earner. On the application of Senior-Sergeant i. unison *he accu-- 1 was remanded to appear before the Magistrate's Cour: on Thur> dav next. Edward Jocerh Duggaii CMr L. O. Cameron) pleaded not guilty t> the theft of a suitcase and a swag. The informant. George Page, otherwise known aa Mark Brand. had~Duggan arrested in Ashburton, so that his property, alleged to have been stolen, would be brought to Timaru. In dismissing the case the Bench made the following comment: "The evidence of Page has been most unsatisfactory, and in some ways untruthful. He has made serious accusations against Duggan. and these have not been substantiated in court, as a result of which Duggan has been made to suffer." Canadian Bowlers. The Canadian bowlers were taken for a motor drive through South Canterbury yesterday as the guests of the South Canterbury Bowling Centre. The party left Timaru at 9.0 a.m. for the New Zealand Refrigerating Company's •works at Smithfield. The visitors were shown over the works by Mr R. M. Wishart, the manager, who was plied •with questions on the various operations. After an interesting half-hour the party was motored to Fairlie, via Tycho, where some of the finest agricultural land in Sauth Canterbury aroused the favourable comment of the visitors. An unfortunate accident occurred at Crieklewood, about six miles from Fairlie, when one of the cars overturned while negotiating a bad corner which •was covered with shingle. Apparently the ear skidded and the driver applied the brakes sharply, the car overturning. The driver, Mr Morgan, had his son and two Canadian bowlers, Messrs Oscar Bowden and James Mclntyre, both of Vancouver, with him. Apart from a severe shaking the party escaped with minor injuries. On arrival at Fairlie the party were •welcomed bv Mr C. J. Talbot, chairman of the Mackenzie County Council. Mr Talbot expressed regret at the accident and said it was fortunate that it had not been more serious. On behalf of the residents of Fairlie and the Mackenzie Countv Council he had great pleasure in extending the hand of friendship to the Canadian visitors. They had sprung from the same stock, and they worked and played under the same flag. The Mackenzie County was ems of the largest in New Zealand, and the scenery in the back country was very similar to that of parts of Canada; in fact, the winter conditions in Fairlie were similar to those of Canada. Mr W B. Cowan (Toronto), in reply said that they felt very much at lome while passing through fields in which grain was growing in abundance »nd undulating country on which floeKs of sheep were grazing. The winter Conditions as described by Mr Talbot, also reminded them of home. The Canadian bowlers felt that they were very fortunate in having had an opportunity of seeing New Zealand, and tbey would bo back with many happy memories of their tour in this wonderful land The hospitality which they had received during their tour wool* be a lasting memory. (Applause.) _ The party were then entertained at luncheon by the Mackenzie County Council and the Fairlie Bowling Club. At the conclusion of the luncheon, Mr T. F. Bussell, president of the Fairlie Bowling Club, also expressed appreciation at the visit of the Canadians. Mr W. G. Watson, president of the Bouth Canterbury Centre, in thanking the Mackenzie County and the Fairlie Bowling Club for their hospitality, said that they had been among the first to offer to entertain the visitors. The party then motored via Middle Valley to Geraldine, where they were received by Messrs J. Kennedy (Mayor), and W. Hamilton (president of the Geraldine Bowling Club). Afternoon tea was dispensed, and Mr C. Gunn (Chatham) expressed the appreciation of the visitors. A friendly three-rink match was played, which resulted in Canada 38, defeating Geraldine 36. The results were as follows, the names of the Canadian players being given first:— T. John, a Sutherland, C. Gunn, and Dr. Krupp (s) 16, E. Logan, Walksr Hatton, and Hamilton (s) 13. W. H. Moore, J. A. McPherson, E N. Killens, and W. D. Cowan (s) 12 B. Logan, Readdie, Miller, and Hayw (s) 10. A Quartennain, Bowden, Burnett, an< White (s) 10, Broad, H. Turner, Bee kett, and McKechnie (s) 13. The journey to Temuka was made it heavy rain. On arrival, the Mayor (Mi T. Gunnion), and Dr. A. S. Mclnnei ("president of the Temuka Club) ex tended a cordial welcome. During th< afternoon a party of Maoris entertaine* the visitors with folk-songs and po dances. Mr R. Gray (Vancouver) re plied on behalf of the visitors, wh< were presented with a series of viewi of Temuka as a souvenir of the oeea sion. Canada defeated Temuka by 21 points to 19, in a two-rink match, th< results being as follows, Canadian names first:— Steel, Cooper, Maylor, and Hannai (s) 9, Fraser Abbott, McCallum, Hunt (s) 10. Stoddart, Day, Mclntyre, Gray (s) 12 Jnynt, Scrimshaw, McLeod and Dr. Me Innes (s) 9. The party arrived at Timaru at 6.2 C p.m., and had a free evening. Thh morning they will be motored to th« Hunter Hills, and will later be enter tained by the Waimate Bowling Our at morning tea, when they will also b< tendered a civic reception. At Stud holme Junction they will inspect Mi J. H. Mitchell's garden, and latei board the express, en route to Dunedin

GERALDINE.

THE WEATHER.

After a beautiful morning a severe hailstorm visited Geraldine early on Thursday afternoon. Until a few minutes before the storm broke, the sky was clear with every promise of a fine afternoon, and the" cricket, tennis, and howiing olub games were in full swing. Twenty minutes later the grounds were covered with hail. Twenty-six points of rain fell during the period. It is feared that severe damage has been don- to orchards which had escaped the frost and gales, but it will be two or three days before the damage can be estimated. Cricket. A friendly match was played on the oval between Geraldine and Fairlie on Thursday. Owing to the hailstorm, a new wicket had to be rolled out, and the pitch was on the soft side. Farlie made 60 in the first innings (Frew not out 17) and Geraldine followed with 22, Owens taking six wickets for 7 runs and Kane four for 15. Fairlie made oi in their second innings (Buckley 18). Geraldine were set 92 to get to win, and on stumps being drawn had made 90 for 3 wickets (Murchison 37, Dixon 32 not out). Fairlie won on the first innings by 38 run?. Personal. Mr and Mrs Hampton, of Ratanui, who have been spending the last part of their holiday with Mrs Hampton's parents, Mr and Mrs Callanan, Geraldine leave on Monday. Memorial Plot. A commencement has been made with the erection of two stone seats by the ex-Servicemen's Association on the plot which holds the Memorial Cross. The seats will be rustic in design and *emicircular. They will be placed on the near side of the plot, under the shade of weeping willow trees. TEMUKA. Mi A. F. McGill. of the Temuka railway station staff, who has been transferred to the passenger division of the Dunedin station, left yesterday to assume his new position. Mr Foxon, first assistant in the Aromoho District High School, who has been spending his vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs V. Foxon, Temuka, Mt for the north on Thursday aftornocn. PLEASANT POINT. Commissioner Maye presided over the last meeting of the Pleasant Point Town Board. Thursday was decided upon as the clay lor the weekly haltholiday. The Health Officer reported that th**re were no cases of infectious disease in the town district during the past month. The Acting-Town Clerk of Temuka wrote regarding the possible appointment of a traffic inspector for the adjacent counties, boroughs, and town districts, and suggesting that a sheeting could be held in Temuka to discuss the matter. It was decided that Corns. Blissett and Christie represent the Town Board at the meeting. It wa3 decided to ask the Main Highways Board for Te Ngawni road to be declared a main highway, ft was agreed that fees for petrol pumps on the kerbside be raised from £1 to £2 10s per annum, as from March 31 st.next. Mr J. A. Smith was granted permission to erect two petrol pumps as from March 81st. Mr T. (y'Ronrke was granted a license for his billiard room on the usual conditions The foreman's report was read and adopted. Weather conditions have been anything hut satisfactory lately. A return to summer is urgently needed to nll'W rf harvesting operations to be proceeded with. Stocks have not been doing at all well during the phenomenally wet summer

WAIMATE. The Arm* Swimming Club was very successful with its annual carnival, lhe sum of £95 18s waa taken and the receipts from th« dance held ini the evening brought the total up to * l3 £, The Waimate Bowling Club will t>e represented by the *°l>owingnnk m the annual match. North Otago v. South Canterbury, which take, place at Waimate to-day :G. W. Collett <»), J. J. Healey, W. Granger, and 1. There was a good attendance at the public meeting called by the Mayor (Mr George Dash) for the purpose ot considering ways and means of providing funds for the payment of the Waimate Silver Band's expenses to the Band Contest at T>unedin at the end of February. The Mayor explained the object of the (Withering, and the conductor of the band said the total expenses would be about £l3O. A portion of this was already in hand. Several suggestions were made for the raising of funde, including the holding of a garden fet*, street stalls, and concerts. It was decided that the ladies hold street stalls, that concerts be held, and that a committee be set up to make * canvaas of the town for funds. The committees appointed were as follow; Ladies: Mesdames W. Jones (convener), Jacobs, Hosking, Bauer, Vincent, and Kernick: subscription lists—Messrs W. iselson (convener), W. D. Paterson, G. Joyce, W. F. George, and Evans; concertMessrs H. Vincent (convener), D. Kewall. W. George, and W. Evans. A permanent contest fund executive, consisting of Messrs W. Paterson, *. Nash, W. Evans, and Vincent, was appointed, with Mr Nelson as secretary. The general opinion now is that the district has had ample rain for some time to come. Root crops have made rapid growth under the weather conditions of late. But harvesting operations, as well as work in the shearing sheds, have been delaved. The harvest in the district is already much later than is usually the case. Fortunatelv the heavy rain has not been accompanied by strong winds, which otherwise would have resulted in many more crops being laid than at present is the case. Verv little harvest worn so far has been, carried out in the district. . \ great deal of interest is being taken in the election to-day to fill the vacancy on the Waimate Borough Council. Three candidates, Messrs A. .T. Hoskins, James Hughes, and George Jovee. are standing for the seat. Both Messrs Hoskins and Joyce offered their services to the burgesses at a previous election, but were unsuccessful. Messrs Hoskins and Hughes are standing as independents, but Mr Joyce comes out as an avowed supporter of what is known as the Progressive Party's policy.