MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19918, 3 May 1930, Page 5

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Mr C. B. Orr Walker, S.M., presided , at the Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, ( yesterday. Adrian C. Tanscy was charged with a breach of his prohibition order, and after the Bench had heard tho evi ence of Tansey's brother, the case was adjourned until August 22nd. _ For having ridden a motor-cyc o in reckless manner, James Campbell lined £1 and costs. / ro sts Cyril Brady was fined oS ,^ hiclo 10s) for having driven a moto without a tail-light. £ 3 Archibald Henderson was fined * (costs 10s) for speeding over the burton traffic bridge. hivTwo youths were charged With ing cast offensive matter upon a. * lie place? and the cases were under the Justices of the 1 eace i • They were each ordered to pay II. Robinson was charged that being tho owner of a motor hide, and having been informed of! an offence alleged to have been comm ted by the driver of tho vehic-le, did fail to give information when r - quested to do so. He pleaded not guilty. After evidence had been give lie was ordered to pay costs. Gideon Scott was charged with uoing an idle and disorderly person, m that he was the occupier of a bouse, which was frequented by reputed thieves, and persons who had no lawful visible means of support. ® co " who was represented by Mr C.u. tlo C. Drury, pleaded not guilty, ihe information was dismissed. Gideon Scott was charged that on or about March 27th, not being licensed to do so, ho did sell liquor. Ho was further charged with having committed a similar offence on April Mr C. Cr. de C. Drury appeared for Scott, and pleaded not guilty to both charges. Accused elected to bo tried by a jury on both. Scott pleaded not guilty and reserved his defence. Bail was fixed at one personal surety of £IOO, and two others of £3O each. .Gideon and James Olliver Scott were jointly charged with being tho occupiers of unlicensed premises on which liquor was sold. Pleas of not guilty were entered by Mr Drury, and the case.s were adjourned. James Olliver Seott was charged with having sold liquor, not being licensed to do bo. Scott pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned.

Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following cases: —J. Coutts v. A. Bennison, £lO 16s 8d; Collins and Co. v. D. Knudson, £1 10s; Ashburton Electric Power Board v. W. T. Jackson, £1 9s 9d; same v. G. G, Graham, £2 10s 4d; same v. R. E. Mabley, £3 6s lid; Robert Mulligan v. Daniel J. Moriarty, £22 14s 4d; C. Hutchinson v. Harry Stevens, £ll 17s.

On a judgment summons B. L. Blackwell was ordered to pay Beath and Co. £7 los, on or bofore May 31st, in default seven days' imprisonment. T. A. Miller was ordered to pay E. Buxton and Co., £9 3s, on or before May 31st, in default ten days' imprisonment. ; Rugby Football. Tho following will represent. Allcntoa to-day:— Seniors v. liampstcail—F. Fox, A. Cameron, J. Upton, L. Skilliug, L. Saxton, S. Bloomfield, G'. Thomas, J. Lysaght, G. Lysaght, K. McCormiek, R. Shearman, G. Cartwrighi, A. Cates, L. Wills, E. White. Emergency: S. Pennail.

Juniors v. Old Boys—A. Bennison, It. Tutty, R. Harrison, C. Gorman, J. Hughes, C. Gowans, M. Upton, D. Blunden, G. Olds, A. Jary, B. Maguire, W. Stephens, E. McLennan, R. Pye. Third Grade v. Old Boys—L. Cox, .T. Moody, A. Melrose, J. Cox, A. Thomas, H. Wilton, S. Wallis, A. Argyle, J. Taylor, A. Bates, L. Evans, J. A. Lloyd, J. M. White.

Golf. A match between tho Ashburton and Ilarewood Clubs will be played on the latter's links, at Christchurch, over the week-end, for the Ashburton-Hare-wood Cup. The following will represent Ashburton:—D. M. Christie, J. T. Smith, M. Nottingham, B. J. Tucker, V. W. Russell, G. Bonnington, C. Bonnington, T. Forrest, B. McSherry.

Tinwald Mothers' Union. I A well ,attended meeting of the Mothers' Union was held in Tinwald on Wednesday afternoon, when a paper by Mrs Harold was read. This was on "Religious training in the Home," with special reference to children's prayers. Group discussions followed. Pigs and Poultry. There was a good attendance at the auction mart yesterday, when a good number of pigs and poultry were yarded. The following prices were realised:— Poultry: Hens Is 6d to 3s; roosters 2a 6d to 5s 3d; ducks 3s 6d to 4s 9d; turkeys 6s to lis each. Pigs: Wcaners, 6s to 14s; small -stores 13s to 235; large stores up to 43s 6d; porkers 38s to 465; baconers, up to £4 lis 6d. Plunket Society. The Plunket Society held its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon when the president, Mrs J. S. Laing presided. It was reported that the annual meeting would be held on May 23rd. The nurses' reports stated that in the country 103 visits had been paid to homes and 496 visits had been made to the rooms. In the town, visits to rooms totalled 608, and those to homes totalled 108. There had been 23 new cases. Acclimatisation Council. Five nominations have been received for four vacancies in the Council of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society, and an election will be necessary, which will be held at the annuai meeting. The following were the nominations: Messrs A. Gates, E.- B. Newton, A. O. Pilbrow, G. D. H. Hefford, T. G. A. Harle. The first three nominees retired by rotation, and offered themselves for re-election. Mr P. Crum, who also retired by rotation, did not seek reelection.

Operetta. With the object of aiding the St. Stephen's Anglican Church choir funds the members of the St. Stephen's Girls Club will stage an operetta "Princess of Poppyland" in the St. Stephen's Hall on Wednesday night_ nest. The organisation of the effort is in the hands of Mrs N. C. Jones and the girls have been practising arduously for several weeks to ensure'the success of the function. Eugby Union. At a special meeting of the Ashburton Eugby Union last night, Mr S. H. Sullivan presided. It was reported that application had been made by the newly-formed Tinwald Club, for the registration of four players residing in Ashburton. It was decided to write to the Tinwald Club, stating thai the Union viewed its action with extreme disfavour, and while the committee would not debar those players from it pointed out

that the Club's assurance that the team would consist of Tinwald residents was a deciding factor in granting the Club affiliation. A distinct breach of faith would be committed if other than Tinwald residents took tho field. The selector was asked to submit nominations for the Possibles v. Probables South Island trial match at Christchurch on May 14th. Rearrangement of referees for today's matches were made as follows: — Allentou v. Hampstead (senior), Mr E. Burgess; Alienton v. Old Boys (junior), Mr E. McDougall; Methven v. Rakaia (junior), Mr H. Conway; High Srliool v. Technical A (fourth grade), Mr A. H. Guiney. Badminton Club. The annual meeting of the Ashburton Badminton Club was held last evening, when the president (Mr A. Prentice) presided.

The annual report stated that a good season was experienced last year, whenmeetings were particularly well attended. T'he membership showed au increase of 10, making the total 37. With the formation of badminton clubs in Christchurch, it was hoped that interclub matches would be arranged during the season. The balance-sheet showe'd that the year commenced with a credit balance of £0 ISa and concluded with a cre'dit of £9 lGs lid. Tho election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr A. Prentice; club captain, Mr L. A. Charles; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr G. O. Wake; committee, Mesdames A. Prentice and L. A. Charles, Miss W. L. Porter, and Messrs T. L. Crooks, T. E. Watt, and T. Mackie; auditor, Mr W. Patterson. The arrangement of competitions was left to tho committee. Eleven new members wero elected. It was decided to place on record the services of the retiring secretary, Mr T. L. Crooks.

Flock Ewe Competition. Tho judging in connexion with the flock ewo competition conducted by tho Ashburton A. and P. Association, in conjunction with tho Methven A. and P. Association, was toncluded yesterday in fine weather, when the judges, Messrs S. Andrew, F. L. McGregor, and W. B. Andrews, made a tour of the Methven and surrounding districts, the previous day having been spent in the Ashburton Association's territory. Last evening, at a social held in the Tailored street Hall in honour of tho judges, tho awards were announced: The challenge cup presented by the Sheep Committee to the winner of most points was won by 11. J. Freeman, while tho Ashburton Stoek Auctioneers' Association's special prize for the best flock in the county went to Mr A. Pithie.

The class awards were as follows: — Ashburton results —Class 1 (fourtooth or over halfbred or Corriedale ewes): H. J. Freeman, 93 points, 1; R. J. Low, 90 points, 2; C. G. Harper, 88 points, 3. Class 2 (two-tooth halfbred or Corriedale ewes): H. J. Freeman, 94 points, 1; C. H. Watson, 02 points, 2; A. Pithie, 91 points, 3. Class 3 (halfbred or Corriednle ewe lambs): A. Pithie, 92 points, 1; D. S. Studholino, 89 points, 2; C. G. Harper, 88 points, 3. Class 4 (four-tooth or over threc-quar-terbred or crossbred ewes): W. Strange, 91 points, 1; R. Oakley, 82 points, 2. Class 5 (two-tooth threc-quarlerbred or crossbred ewca): H. J. Freeman, 87 points, 1; W. S. Strange, 81 points, 2. Class 6 (threc-quarterbred or crossbred ewe lambs): C. H. Watson, 92 points, 1; H. J. Freeman, 90 points, 2.

Methven results—Class ]: H. J. Froeirian, 93 points, 1; R. J. Low, 90 points, 2. Class 2: H. J. Freeman, 94 points, 1; C. H. Watson, 92 points, 2; R. J. S. Wilson, 85 points, 3. Class 3: A. McKay, 88 points, 1; C. H. Watson and H. J. Freeman, 84 points (equal), 2. Clas.s />: H. .1. Freeman, 87 points, 1; C. H. Watson, 77 points, 2. Class 6: C. 11. Watson, 92 points, 1; H. J. Freeman, DO points, 2. The judges commcnfeil on the improved standard of the flocks exhibited.

Access to the Sea

Reference to the likely effect that the finding of the Commission set up In Christchurch to hear evidenco on the subject of access to the sea, might have on the Ashburton county was made at tho Ashburton County Council meeting, yesterday, by Mr W- G. Gallagher. He moved that the; Council give evidence before the Commission and take steps to see that whatever was done, no extra cost would be entailed to the Ashburton ratepayers or that Ashburton would not be included in any rating area if a scheme was adopted. He stated that the Lyttelton Harbour Board was in a good financial position while its charges were the lowest on record, and it had up-to-date facilities for the handling of produce for many years to come. A tunnel road would cost nearly £600,000, while it was estimated that a large sum would be required to construct facilities for motor transport if the tunnel road was adopted. Tho money could only be found by increased charges. As primary produce from the Ashburton County would be carried by rail for many years yet, motor transport facilities to Lyttelton would be of no use to the district, therefore the Council hak a duty to protect the ratepayers from any increase in rates that might be forced upon them. Mr ,W. T. Lill said that the tunnel road was not going to benefit Ashburton at all. If a rate was necessary for any scheme, Ashburton should be outside the rating area. They were in the happy position of being able to use the Timaru Harbour if necessary. The motion was carried and Messrs J. Carr (chairman) and W. G. Gallagher were deputed to collect information to place before the Commission. RAKAIA. A very successful children's fancy dress ball was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening under the auspices of the Edith Cavell (Rebekah) Lodge. There was a large attendance. Musi''was supplied by Mac Donald's Orchestra, and extras were played by Misa Nicholls and Miss C. Shannon. Messrs L. Botherway and A. Rule were M.C.'s. Prizes were offered for the best fancy costumes, the judges being Dr. and Mrs R. A. Bagley. The prize-winners were:—Fourteen years: Stella Behrnos (Gipsy) and Frank Cornelius (Jockey). Ten to 13 years: Mary Hendry (Butterfly) and John Duncan (Farmer Giles). Seven to 10 years: Violet Rapley (Fairy) and Ralph Henderson (Pierrot). Five to seven years: Marion Haslett (Powder Puff) and Alan Butler (Tom Heeney). Under live years: Edith Brown (Daffodil) and Bill Lewis (Wounded Soldier). Poster dress: Betty (Fairy Dyes) and Noel Cornelius (Buchanan's Flour). Country schools: Phil Wells (Grandfather) and Betty Cornelius (Old Mother Hubbard). Humorous costume: John Edison (Golliwog) and Reno Cromie (Grandmother). Best paper frock: Audrey Shannon (Kato Greenaway), Doreen Morland (Daffodil). Most original costume: Betty Carmichael (Maori Waliine), lan Greenaway (Paper Boy). Best matched pair: George Smith and Dorothy McKeever (Bridegroom and Bride). Mother with most children in fancy dress: Mrs Baker (6) and Mrs Cornelius (6). Special prizes were presented by Dr. Bagley to Nancy Pye (Shepherdess), Irene Brown (Night), Trevor Beattie (The Glad Eye), and Edith Kenward, the girl with the lohgest hair. During the evening a lucky spot dance was won by Marianne Henderson and Tyrell Smith, and an exhibition Charleston was contributed by Miss V. Timms. After supper a dance for adults was held.

MT. SOMERS. Thero was a good muster at the weekly shoot of the Mt. Somers Miniature Rifle Club, held on Tuesday. Top scores wore Seniors: B. Hood, 69; juniors; A Thompson, 34. Other good scores were: G. Smith, 67; H. Hood, 66-63; W Morgan, J. Gorne, oo; u. Gluyas, O s Robinson, L. Hood, 64; C. Stephen, 62; B. Hood./O. Robinson,; G. Smith, 61. The first trophy shoot ; of the season in conjunction with the first shoots for the "Woolmers, and W. N. Hood Memorial Cups will be fired next week. . , April weather conditions were by far the best experienced during the present year, and although, frosts x have been frequent, the nuld conditions ruling have proved most _ beneficial to both pastures an 4 turnip crops. Rairi fell on 11 during the month, for a total of 267 points, as against 334 points last year. A maximum fall of points was. recorded ion the Bth. The year's rainfall totals 17.53 inches, compared with W-io inches, for the corresponding period last year. Frosts were registered on 1(5 mornings, with a maximum ot seven decrees on the 24th. Snow fell oc the 'llth. Cold a,nd unsettled weather has prevailed this week, 44 points of rain being recorded from Tuesday's fall. Further rain fell , on Thursday, tho day beirig bitterly cold, nnd another 26 points were recorded on Friday morning.

methven. -uOnlv sufficient .noininations, those ot Messrs A. F. Marr, F.W.Ruddenklau, and C. A. Campion have been received by the Mount Huti» Road to fill the places of the members retiring by rotation. _Mr ,G. A. Franks,' who was also nominated, withdrew from the contest, in favour ox Mr Campion. Mr ..Campion replaces Mr W. W. Goodwin, who for many years lias represented the Lauriston end of the district, but who has now left to reside in Timaru. The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Mount Hutt district will be held in the Board's office on Monday. Cold, south-west rain was experienced at Methven on Thursday evening, and 31 points were recorded up till 9 a.m. on Friday. A sharp .frost was recorded on Friday morning, and this was followed by a day of bright sunshine. ■ The first meeting of the year of the Methven Study Circle of the Workers Educational Association was held ni the library on Monday last. Mr H. W. Black wa-s again appointed leader of the class, while the appointment of a secretary was held over until the next meeting. A comprehensive syllabus has been drawn up and includes "More Drama,'' being a continuation of last winter's programme; plays, "Farmers' Wife" (Philpotts), others by Sir James Barrie, 0.M., G. Bernard Snaw; Wagner's operas and plays by Galsworthy. The opening of the season of the ladies' hockey club will be held onSaturday when the Methven Junior Club will play a match against the Methven District Hligh School team on the Domain. The president, Mrs H. Reid. will entertain the members ot the teams and friends at afternoon Tom Neil, of Methven, left on Thursday for a holiday trip to the Old Country.

SPRINGBURN. With the appointment of Sir E. Perrin as chairman of the Springbnrn School Committee on Monday evening, his predecessor, Mr \D. A. Syme, conipl eted the longest period of local chairmanship, he having been chair-

man for fourteen years in The balance-alieet showed a, croqit balance of £B4 19s Bd. < -" - Every fine, day therp is present a busy scene at tne nwc# .rteW..W tj®; trete tennis coups/for the ■ftab is being laid doiva,./: f'jje court. is uearing c-omplotwtiv On vwnwwj evening the club .'held l a daqce in t»s Staveley Hall, ,and the ftinds will benefit by slightly" over £6. Miisic was. supplied free t by , R. 'Goodri<m, Miss G. Morgan, and Messrs J. Well? man, 1 T.GGree t Randall and F. FaganTwo lucky spot vwalfc*es.*the pmesjeat which were given 'by. Messrs B. BWr" 1 goss, G. Ij. Bufton,: an9..,M E. Johnfctone, were won by 'Johnstone and Mr H Lamb and M 153 &amb and Mr J. Cairns. * ' No extremes of weather were- experienced during April-. Rain fell J 1 ! ten days, the heaviest fall, 116 P°>ntobeing recorded on-the Bth. The total for the month was 451 points, which brought the total for the .year to 1817 , points. During April, 1929,'360 poirrts wore recorded/ ana , thfc tot^l' tor wSB first four months of last year was 1165 points. - •