TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19928, 15 May 1930, Page 7

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU. MAGISTRATE'S COURT. A sitting of the Magistrate's Court was held yesterday, Mr C. B. Orr Walker, S.M., presiding. Erie Leonard Dewar pleaded not guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and guilty to a charge of procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order. . Senior-Sergeant Mathieson said tuat defendant's drunken habits had caused the police considerable trouble, as they were called in to protect his wife. When drunk he knocked her about and damaged the furniture. Defendant was remanded till this morning for sentence. Judgment was awarded plaintiff by default, with costs, in a case in which W. J. Clay proceeded against Bay Howard on a claim for 16s 6d. In a judgment summons case, R. Brown, who did not appear, was ordered to pay Mark King £ll 9s Id forthwith, in default 10 days' imprisonment. James Hunter Inglis, solicitor, (Mr W. D. Campbell) proceeded against A. B. Rowlands (Mr L. J. O'Connell) on a claim for £5 3s damages arising as the result of a motor collision in Wai-iti road between Nile and Selwyn streets on March 7th. Plaintiff was awarded the amount claimed and costs on the claim and Rowlands was son-suited on the counter-claim. Chamber of Commerce. The annual meeting of members of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce waa held in the Stafford tearooms last night, the president (Mr Jf. S. Shrimpton) occupying the chair. In his address the president referred to the record crash on the New York Stock Exchange, whereby many banking institutions, companies, and private individuals went to the wall; and to the failure of the Batry group in England. These two financial disasters made their influence felt far from their origin, and he thought the feeling of depression which resulted even spread to New Zealand. The balance of trade at the date of the Chamber's annual meeting last year was £10,726,279 in the country's favour. However, for the 12 months ended March 31st last, the exports were £48,411,817 and the imports . £40,100,409, making an adverse trade balance of £688,592, as against the favourable one of £10,000,000 in the preceding year. A close study of the figures disclosed the fact that the position, although disturbing, was not as bad as appeared on paper. For instance, owing to low values, a fair proportion of this year's wool clip and large quantities of butter and cheese were held back awaiting more favourable markets. Probably three to four million pounds' worth of wool, butter, and cheese were held over from the March, 1930, period. When these facts were set against the advene balance of £688,592, the position became brighter, but was far from satisfactory, as the Dominion required a favourable trade balance of probably seven to I eight million pounds to meet interest charges on overseas loans. However, the consensus of opinion was that the present low level of prices represented bottom, and with a rising wool market it was hoped that the pendulum would also swing in thiß direction regarding butter and cheese. In referring to the introduction of the new Customs tariff in Australia, there was a danger that Australian importers might re-export their purchases to New Zealand. The dumping of large quantities of goods into New Zealand would have a very serious effect. Representations had boen made to the Government on the matter, and it was only by Government action that the danger could be met. After referring to other matters, the chairman said that the trade at the port of Timaru for the 12 months ended December 31st last constituted a record since the 1925 poriod, being approximately 8000 tons more than was handled during, the previous year. However; although the trade had not materially increased during the period 1919-1989, the figures showed that an ever-increasing tonnage was competing for South Canterbury trade. In conclusion, he said that the readjustment of values had come to New Zealand...more s,lowly, tfyaa in other lands, but'if/the standard had to be altered, the sooner it was accepted the better it would be for all. It was no use preaching economy that would be probably forced on us, but with the exercise of reasonable prudence in the conduct of the rational local and individual affairs and the proper utilisation of 'the Dominion's resources, there need be no doubts' as to the future prosperity of the country. The election of d£9cers resulted as follows:—President, Mr P. B. Foote; vice-president, Mr W. T. Ritchie; councillors, Messrs W. G. Irwin, H. Lowry, Jas. Meehan, J. M. Jenkins, A. M. Nicholson, G. P. Virtue, W. G. Tait, A. P. Greenfield, and J. H. Gilbert. ORAM. The visit of the aeroplanes to Geraldine a few days ago has created an increased interest locally in the formation of aero clubs and in aviation. An invitation "has been issued for a visit to Rangitata and Rangitata Island, where a suitable landing place is available, and Captain Mercer notified yesterday that possibly three machines would participate in a trip in about a month's time, when new members would be enrolled arid weal residents given an opportunity-to-make The'spell of fine weather that, has been experienced locally during the past few weeks continues'. However, different conditions were recorded tor the major portion of Monday. & heavy frost of seven degrees tered in the morning, but a heavy umt followed. Tuesday was fine again The South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society's ranger is at present; busy on the annual programme of g£PW fish to secure spawn for the Society s hatcheries. Over a sired, and traps have been set m the Orari river as well as in other mers p, lߣ * is visiting Orari, wlSshe is the guest of Mrs J. Mrs W. E. Cook. Schoolhouse, Orari, .are spending a ohort Jndfrom were spending a short holiday.

TEMUKA. i HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE. I The first meeting of the Temuka Dis- ' trict High Sehool Committee was held j on Tuesday evening in the Technical j School and was attended by Messrs A. ' E. Smith (chairman), B. Longson, A. ] W. Buzan, F. J. Franklin, L. G. Scrim- | shaw, M. Swap, the hon. secretary, Mr I E. B. Cooper, and the headmaster, Mr : W. L. Harrison. The assistant-secretary of the Canterbury Education Board (Mr L. B. ! Rowley) wrote in response to the com- i mittee's enquiry to say that a £ for £ subsidy will bo available from the Department on contributions raised in aid of the formation of an asphalt path i from the Main School to the east gate '. on Raynor street. The chairman said that the secretary and he had interviewed Mr Daley with reference to topdressing the path leading to the-infant room. Mr Daley's estimate of this work was £3 10s; the cost of the other path would be £lO 4s. The total cost of the work would thus be £l3 14a. That meant that the Board would have to find £6 17s. Mr Buzan moved that the work as suggested be carried out. , This was seconded by Mr Scrimshaw, and carried. Miss Doris K. Methven wrote tendering her resignation as assistant mistress in the Watt-Lowry School. The resignation was received with regret. Dental Nurse W. Mowat reported that she had performed 113 operations for the month, the total operations being 391. She had visited the Temuka, Seadown, Clandeboye, Watt-Lowry, Milford, Orari, and Arowhenua Native School. Accounts amounting to £6 6s 3d were passed for payment. Messrs A. W. Buzan and E. B. Cooper were appointed visitors for the ensuing month. At Tnesday night's meeting of the Temuka District High School Committee the chairman, Mr A. E. Smith, welcomed Mr T. O. Keeffe to Temuka. Sale of Business. The old-established cordial manufacturing business established and carried on by Mr J. S. Lee up to the time of his death has been disposed of to Mr D. C. Clark, licensee of the Dominion Hotel, Timaru. Mr Clark has assumed possession of the business. Personal. Miss Myra Mclver, "Anama," Ashburton, is spending a short holiday in Temuka, and is the guest of Miss Moreen Noonan, Wilmhurst street. Mrs J. S. Lee and her three children (Fraser street, Temuka) purpose removing to Timaru. GERALDINE. There passed away at Geraldine this week Mrs Catherine Clouston, a very old resident of South Canterbury, who had lived nearly all her life since she came to New Zealand in about 1865, at Geraldine. Mrs Clouston was born in Dublin} Ireland, in 1848, and came to New Zealand .at the age of 17. Miss, Creighton, as she was then, was married to David' Clouston at St. Mary's Anglican Church in 1873. Mr Clouston was employed as wheelwright by the late Mr John Kennedy, father of Mr J. Kennedy, Mayor of Geraldine. Mrs Clouston leaves a son, Mr William Clouston (Wellington), and Mies Christina Clouston (Geraldine). The fortnightly, meeting of Waihi Rebekah Lodge was held in the lodgeroom. Sister R. Waller presiding. A candidate was proposed for membership, and a sister was reported on the sick list. An invitation was received from Gladstone Lodge, Fairlie, and was accepted. A past grand's certificate was presented to Sister C Rule by D.D.G.M. Bro. H. Evans. Final arrangements were made for a fancy dress ball to be held. Supper was served and a social hour was spent. WAIMATE. Mothers' Day was observed by the Salvation Army at Waimate on Sunday, there being large congregations at all services. A framed picture of the "mother" of the Army (Mrs William Booth) was hung at the back of the platform and the barracks were beautifully decorated with white chrysanthemums. Brigadier Burton, Canterbury Divisooal Commander, conducted the services. The services were continued on Monday night, when Major and Mrs Bear were also present. A very fine programme of vocal and instrumental items was given by the young people. Mothers Day was also observed in the Waimate churches on Sunday and also Hospital For the opening session of the 1930 session of the Waimate Band of Hope there was a large attendance in the Methodist Sundav School Hall. Ensign Thomas presided. An address was given by Mr Bringans. The following programme was given: —Recitation, W. Buckingham; dialogues, Ernie and Tom Rive; and company songs by the children. The programme for the next session will be arranged by the Y.P.C.T. Union. n ■ At the first official shoot-of the;Studholme Miniature Rifle Club there was keen competition. The best score off the rifle was registered by R. Thornton with 78. J. Butters and C. Foster put on 77, while C Rollenson and F. Saunders scored 76. The next best were T. Hayman, J. Barrar, D. Rodgers, and W Lindsay with 75. The weather conditions for the meet of the Waimate Hunt at Bell's Corner were perfect, and as a result the followers enjoyed -a splendid afternoon's sport. Hounds were thrown off in Mr E. Kingsbury's field, and after a good run, in which the properties of Messrs Rattray, Bell, and Dempsey were traversed, the hare was eventually pulled down. After breaking her up, several fields were drawn before a hare was put up in Bell's paddock. After taking the followers through several fields into Dempsey's, the hare circled back into Bell's and was eventually lost. The,next hare was put up in.a gully near the Bell homestead, and this proved the run of the day. Taking the followers over the properties of Messrs Bell, Dempsey, Corngan, and Gregg, the-hare circled back into the creek bed. being eventually lost. Hounds were then packed up and the followers returned to Bell s Corner, where they.were entertained by Mrs Pitts. Among those following were: The Master (Captain N. A. Rattray) on Redwing, Huntsman Cochrane on Mountains of Mourn. Hon. Whip, Mr A Medlicott. on Kilvera, Mrs O. Douglas on Waikari, Miss J. Studholme on Tip Toes, Miss J. Wood on Grey Star, Miss H. McLachlan on Wireless. Miss J. McLachlan on Wildie Miss A. Smith on Patricia, Miss C. Studholme on Beeswing, Messrs C. Douglas on Wanga, G. Melton on Red Muscat, M. Bailey on Happy Mac, Cunningham on Toss Up, P. Leonard on Bonatic, G. Bain on Bonnie Buff, J. Leonard on Tini Doolan, A. Cochrane on Bluey, and others.