TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19960, 21 June 1930, Page 5

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMAEU. LEVELS COUNTY COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Leyels County Council was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of considering tenders for the formation of the i sub-grade preparatory to paving four miles of road north of the Timaru ; Borough boundary on the Picton-Bluff main highway. Present: Messrs T. B. Garrick (chairman), C. E. Kerr, B. G. Clelland, T. M. Brosnahan, and G. D. Selbie. Six tenders were received, one being informal. The proceedings were in committee. The Hermitage. Official advice has been'received that the following members of the British football team will pass through Timaru on their way to the Hermitage on Monday, June 23rd:—F. D. Prentice, B. H. Black, J. McD. Hodgson, Ivor Jones, J. C. Morley, A. L. No vis, J. M. Martindale, and H. M. Bowcott. The players will return to Christchurch the following Thursday. A second party will arrive in Timaru from Invercargill on June 26th, and spend a night before proceeding to the Hermitage the next morning. The second party, which will consist of J. S. R. Reeve, C. D. Aarvold, R. S. Spong, P. F. Murray, H. O'H. O'Neill, D. Parker, J. L. Farrell, and G. E. Beamish, will remain at Mount Cook till .June SOth. South School Ex-Pupils. At a meeting of a newly-formed South School Ex-Pupils' Association the following officers were elected:—Patrons: Messrs J. Mottram and J. Dickson; president, Mrs A. F. Boys; vicepresidents: Mr V. Drake and Mrs P. Foden; secretary, Miss C. Harper; assistant secretary, Mr E. A. Rodgers; treasurer, Miss C. Davey; auditor, Mr W. Gibb; committee: Messrs J. Moffitt, A. G. Poster, F. Earl, J. Toneycliffe, A. Hill, Misses J. Henderson, M. Cranston, L Tasker, M. Miller, and Mrs Tasker. It was decided to hold committee meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. Heavy Traffic Conference. A conference of representatives of. local bodies in the No. 17 Heavy Traffic District, convened by the Mayor of Timaru (Mr W. Angland), was held in the Municipal Chambers yesterday afternoon. The Mayor presided. There were present: Messrs G. Dash (Mayor of Waimate), J. Kennedy (Mayor of Geraldine), T. Gunnion (Mayor of Temuka), M. Maze (Pleasant Point Town Board), J. Bitcbener. M.P. (Waimate County Council), Munro (Waitalci County Council), C. J. Talbot (Mackenzie County Council), K. Mackenzie (Geraldine County Council), Fraser and C. W. Kent (Oamaru Borough Council). The Mayor Baid the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the allocation, of .heavy traffic fees. The Town Clerk (Mr E. A. Killick) had prepared a statement embodying suggestions, which had been forwarded by the local bodies concerned. In the course of thje report, Mr Killick suggested it wasjiow desirable that an alteration should,.be made in the method of apportioning the fees collected. The basis adopted of the mileage covered by lorries over various local authorities'' districts was possibly the most equitable, but the method of arI riving at the information, though no doubt, necessary at first, had now be* I come cumbersome, and possibly, owing ! to the careless manner in which the , returns were filled in, was by no means an accurate method. He found, on ' enquiry from other town clerks, when at the conference at Invercargill, that this method was not now pursued, and that an annual percentage of the fees was generally agreed.upon and distributed. This: saved a considerable amount of expense,. stationery, and clerical work to the various local authorities, and also saved the daily work entaikd on. each lorry driver, of keeping a book in r which to alloCa.te. his mileage. Mr Killick advocated that the local bodies follow the method now generally adopted,. and submitted a suggested percentage allocation of the fees for the future. _ , The proposed allocation was:—Geraldine Borough one per cent., Oamaru Borough seven; Temuka Borough one, Timaru Borough 28, Waimate Borough one, Geraldine County 10, Levels County -12,' Mackenzie County BJ, Waimate County 12*, Waitaki County IS}, and Pleasant Point Town Board $ per cent., total 100 per cent. Mr Talbot said the Mayor was to be thanked for having called the delegates together. The thanks of the meeting were also due to the Town Clerk (Mr E. A. S., Killick) for the trouble he had gone.'to'in connexion-.with the allocation proposed. Mr Talbot objected to three years figures alone being taken as a basis, as j it would give the boroughs an unfair j advantage over the counties. He had noticed in the past that when an allocation was made on a percentage basis the counties always suffered. Mr Kent said the argument seemed to be between the Timaru borough and the counties surrounding it. There was no community of interest in this matter between the Oamaru borough and Waitaki county. They were now in another highways district, and -were attached to Dunedin, and should be allowed to collect their own fees. He moved that the Oamaru borough and Waitaki county be deleted from the proposed allocation. . .• , , Mr Killick said that the withdrawal of these local bodies would affect; the Waimate county considerably, but if the Waitaki county and Oamaru borough contributed six per cent of their heavy traffic fees to Waimate county the aimculty would be overcome. Mr Bitchenfer pointed out that tne Waimate county would be a very heavy loser, indeed, if they lost the fees of the numerous lorries which grain in the Hakataramea Valley. The Mayor of Timaru said the meeting had been called for a special purpose, and the question of the separation of the two districts could not be considered unless notice of motion was - Kent said he would give notice of motion accordingly. / rr,iw Mr Garrick moved, and Mr Talbot seconded, "That the basis of the allocation of the heavy traffic fees be on the figures for the past three years. The Mayor of Timaru moved, as an amendment "That the Town Clerk of Timaru's scheme, be adopted for one The -amendment was carried. At a later stage in the meeting - Mr Kent moved, that the: Waitaki county and the Oamaru borough be to collect and retain; their own fees.. The motion was carried. Severe Frost. A severe frost of thirteen degrees, the most severe recorded in Timaru for some years, was registered at the Timaru Gardens yesterday.

TEMUKA. DANCE AT KERRYTOWN. A dance arranged by ,the young ladies of the Kerrytown district was held in the local school on Wednesday evening. The popularity of the function was evidenced by the large number of visitors present from Timaru, Temuka, and Pleasant Point. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss M. Webb and Mr Joe Brosnahan, and the winners of the Monte Carlo were Miss M. Stirling (Timaru) and Mr R. Grant. Dance music was supplied by Sinclair's Orchestra, extras being played by Miss Dewar (Timaru), and Messrs R. Hoare, B. Walker, and A. McMullan. A waltzing competition, which was judged by Mr Martin, and which evoked a great deal of interest was won by Miss M. Webb and Mr J. Brosnahan.- Messrs F. Nat} gh ton and J. Brosnahan capably carried out the duties of Masters of Ceremonies. School Concert. A successful concert was held in the Upper Waitohi School on Wednesday evening. The building was suitably decorated tor the occasion. The programme was given by the children, and the manner in which every-item was given, reflected credit on them, and on their teacher (Miss Cruickshank). The object was to raise money to ■ purchase a gramophone for the school. The programme was as follows:—"Welcome Song," school children; recitation, "The Old Umbrella," Joan Watson, Alan Stokes, and Billy Hutchinson; duet, "Will You Marry Me?" Vera Cowles and Alan Draffln; drill to music, senior boys; recitation, "Tommy's Dreadful Dream," Georgie Mcjlwrick; accordion solo, Andrew Dick; Japanese fan song, senior girls; recitation, "A Birdie Always Tells," Isobel Watson; song, Vera Cowles; short play, "Paying a Visit," Margaret Pearse, Katie Pagan, and Andrew Dick; songs, "Fishing," and "Sneezles," the school children; dialogue, "Dolly's Doctor," Joan Watson and Jim Crombie; accordion solo, Andrew Dick; 'song, "I Don't Want to Play in Your Yard," Margaret Pearce, JLillias Crombie, and Vera Cowles; recitation, "Porridge," Michael O'Connor; wand drill, junior girls; character song, "Urchins We," Andrew Dick, Eddy Draffin, and Alec. Crombie; recitation, "The Frog and the Fly," Jim- Crombie; song, "The Hat Shop," girls; drill, "The Awkward Squad," junior boys; play, "At the Photographer's," school children. At the close of tin performance a presenta-tion-of a bouquet and a box of sweets was made to Miss Cruickshank, by Mrs Dick, on behalf of the committee. Slipper was. handed round. The school was cleared for dancing, music being supplied by Mr M. Geaney, while extras were played by Misses F. Pagan and K. Mcintosh. Mr J. Coll was M.C.

Heavy Frost. One of the mo6t severe frosts experienced here for several years was recorded in ' Temuka ' yesterdajr morning when the thermometer registered 16 degrees on the grass. Plumbers were busy attending to burst water-pipes, and householders -hapl an anxious time. The day. was , beautifully, fine, but toward?. e.vening the sky. clouded over. Visit to Rangiora. The . Mayor of Temuka (Mr T. ,E. Gunnion) accompanied by Councillors A. E. Smith, E. J. Chapman, L. F. Robins, R. Jamieson, A; R. Beck, and C. Davidson, Mr G. A. Bridges, C.E., and Mr A. Washington (Borough Overseer) paid a visit to Rangiora on Thursday.' The Mayoress (Mrs Gunnion) was also a member of the party, as was Miss Meek (Town Clerk). The party arrived at Rangiora shortly, after 11 a.m. and were met on- arrival at Rangiora by the Mayor (Mr C. S. Ayers) and members of the Council, and given' a hearty welcome. A visit was then paid to the drainage works and sewage treatment works,, the' engineer (Mr Stevens), and Colonel F. W. W. Dawson', and . the Chief Inspector ; of Health having joined the party. They were taken round the various works, and in an interview with Mr Gunnion yesterday he stated that he was favourably impressed with the work being carried out under Mr Stevens's direction. It was to inspect this work and see whether the methods adopted by the engineer would be applicable to Temuka should, the East-side drainage be taken in hand, that the party visited the northern town.. The running of the main along the back of the sections was one feature which appealed strongly to Mr Gunnion, and he has returned from Rangiora a staunch convert to that system, and would favour its being used, in Temuka, other conditions being favourable.. A machine in. .use there also appealed to Mr Gunnion. This machine, manipulated by a tractor, does the work of 40 men, bo the members of the party were informed, and makes a perfect drain for the pipes. The work was commenced in March last, and the contract was to be finished by the end of the present year. The work, however, will be completed well ahead of contract time. It will cost £19,000. Some 72 men are engaged on the job,, and the pay-roll is _ £6O per day. The party was entertained ■■ at luncheon by the Mayor and members of the Rangiora Borough Council, and subsequently at afternoon tea. They were officially welcomed by the Mayor of .Eangiora. Mr Gunnion returned thanks on behalf of the visitors and extended an invitation to the Mayor and Councillors of Rangiora to visit Temuka. .

ORARI BRIDGE. The following were the scores at the weekly shoot of the Orari Bridge Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club:—Mrs Tagg 73, Mrs South 67, Mrs Pratt 68, Mrs Wordsworth 76, Miss T. Rule 78, C. Eule 72.

ARUNDEL. On Tuesday afternoon a demonstration on sealing wax;work was given to the members of the Arundel Women's Institute by Mr Martin. Twenty members were present, and a very interesting time was spent. Afternoon tea. was provided.

PEEL FOREST. A meeting of St. Barnabas Guild was held in St. Stephen's Hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs J. M. H., Tripp presided, and read the annual report -of the Plunket Society 'to which the local; Guild had contributed £ls. The garments which had been made by members for St. Saviour's Orphanage were displayed, and were later given to Mrs Tripp, - who is taking them in to . the home.. The next meeting was fixed/for July 3rd. Mrs C. Wooding dispensed afternoon tea. at the dose of the meeting.

WAIMATE. There was a good attendance at the meeting of the committee of the Wai•mate Winter Show and Poultry Association, the - president, Mr T, H. | Wilce, presiding. Mr Roberts reported that Mr Goodwin, :• - Government. Fruit Instructor, would be in Waimate to -judge the fruit. , ■ A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr W. Barford in his late illness. / It was decided to send, a , letter ot condolence to Mr A. Cordner in the loss of his wife. Mr F. Creba moved that entries be accepted from novices in both novice and open classes, and. this, on being seconded by Mr Johns, was carried. The president -offered to give a trio of White Leghorns to the value of £3 3s for a guessing competition, and his offer: was accepted with thanjis. It was. reported that the following had also given, specials: Mr 6. Curtis (10s 6d for most points. White Leghorns), Mr S. ,B. Wood (10s most points. Yorkshire canaries, open; and 10s most points. Norwich, open), Mr 6. E. Bray (5s best novice bantam), Mr W. D. Napier (5s most points, Statesman apples), Messrs Stan Jones, F. Page. E. Anderson, and P. Smith (5s each for fancy work section), Mr J. H. Beattie (10s 6d most points, Barred Rocks, all classes), Mr BurtsQ (10s 6d. most points. Minorcas, open), Mr J. Keen an (5 s best dessert apples, and 5s most paints, 1 Hamhurgs). Mr B. Wright (1*- 6d. to be allotted). The secretary -reported that entries were _ much better than last year* especially in the poultry classes. ORARL The first monthly meeting of the newly-appointed General Committee of the Orari Tennis Club was held in th» Tennis Club's pavilion on Tuesday evening when-there were present dames W. Watson and EJ.-P.- Chambers, Miss C. G. McQueen (secretary), and Messrs E. P. Chambers (club captain) in the chair, and 'D. M. Lamb. Apologies were received from . Mrs D. M Lamb and M r L. Wood. It was decided to elect Messrs W. E. Cook and R. Earl to the vacancies on the committee and to hold the meetings on. the second Monday of each month. Considerable discussion took place concerning the raising of funds for improvements to the courts, and it was decided to hold a dance on Friday, July 25th. The Orari teams are playing very consistently in the Geraldine Cribbage Tournainent, and so far have .a list of wins, marred only by two draws, to their credit. On. Tuesday evening they were again successful, the. "A" team defeating Geraldine Bowlers, by 10 games to 2, and the "B" team defeating Oddfellows by 10 games to .2. As a result of this week's games'Orari "A" are in the. lead with ■3l . points, Orari "B" being next with 30 points, and Geraldine South End - lyi n ß third with 27 games. .. . A further spell of frosty weather is being experienced in. Orari at present, and as the result local residents are casting back in their minds to the last heavy frost -that - they can remember. On Friday morning 17deg were registered at the' Orari School, this being the most severe for the past four years- during which records -nave been kept. The previous heaviest recorded was on- July 30th, 1928,. when 16deg were registered. The general ■ method of recording a heavy frost locally is to find the separator frozen, end this had happened on one or two sions this year. ' . A wedding of interest to' Orari 'took place in Auckland ' last week; when Miss Ellen Mary Charles, elder daughter of Mr L. Charles, Kakahu, .was married to James Joseph, thipd son ot Mr and Mrs Quirke, of Orari. Th* bride was attended, by Miss Margaret Charles, of Kakahn,. and Mi* P. S. rO^ke, I '/ brother ''jtf' the' bcidegwotn, acted rts . best manr. The honeymoon is being spent ip.-; Rotorua, and Mr and Mrs Quirke will take up their residence in: Auckland, i . I