TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19971, 4 July 1930, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT. A sitting ot the Magistrate's Court was held yesterday, Mr C. B. Orr Walker, S.M., presiding. Mary Aker (Mr W. D. Campbell) applied tor affiliation and maintenance orders against Cedric Charles Opie, of Winchester (Mr W. F. Tracy), in respect cf an illegitimate male child. At the conclusion of complainant's ease Mr Tracey asked that the ease be dismissed for want of corroboration. The Magistrate agreed to this course. The Albury Fatality. The adjourned inquest concerning the death of William James Benson, a married man, aged 51 years, of Albury, who died as the result of a collision with a motor-lorry, while riding a horse across the Rocky Gully bridge, Albury, on May 19th, was concluded yesterday afternoon.

The District Coroner (Mr C. R. Orr Walker) presided, Senior-Sergeant I. Mathicsoa conducting the enquiry for the police. Mr W. H. Walton appeared for James Armit Simpson, the driver of the lorry, and John Hamilton Smillie, the owner of the Vehicle, while Mr W. D. Campbell watched the interests of the widow.

Dr. J. 0. McKeazie, Superintendent of the Timaru Public Hospital, said that Benson had been admitted at 11 p.m. on May 19th. 7t was thought that he had a severe internal injury. However, there was no external proof of that, and no evidence which warranted an operation that night. His condition bo» camo worse the next morning, and it was found that an operation was necessary. Benson was reluctant to have the operation performed, but finally eon* eented. It was then found that he had suffered extensive internal injuries. These injuries wore repaired as far as possible. Bontou stood the operation quite well, but peritonitis developed and he died at 11.30 p.m. on May 82nd. The cause of death waa peritonitis, following perforation of the bowel. The injuries found would be consistent with his having been run into by a lorry. To Mr Walton: On being admitted to the hospital there were no marks on the abdomen, but there was an abrasion on Benson's forehead. It did not necessarily. follow that the blow had been caused by the collision wl£h the lorry. If the horse had trodden on him it could have caused a similar injury. .From the nature of the injury it seemed that something had knocked him with force, and had displaced him violently. It might have been caused by the horse crushing hira against the lorry, but the injury was more in the nature of a blow. His general condition seemed poor, and Benson had stated that he had been in an indifferent state of health for some months. He did not put up a very strong resistance in an. effort to recover ana ho seemed to be in rather a depressed statei. He seemed indifferent to what happened to him, and had tad to be persuaded to have the operation. \Benson had told witness that he was wqfsing the fridge, and. Jfaa Just about off when he had * collision with * raotor-lorry. Witnpsi nndorstood. that to was thrown off his hotae in such s way that the eab of the lorry struck hint In the abdomen. • ■; John Hamilton Smillle, coal-mine own«r at Album and owner , of the lorry concerned in the accident, wld that with Its four-ton load, it weighed « tons 16cwt, on-the day of the accident, WiV aess had seen Benson at 8.15 p.m. that day, when he was In bed In his own house. Benson said that when approaching the bridge he saw the lights of a ear, showing on the hill opposite. When the ear swung round nearer he saw the lights on th# treqs. He hurried his bom on in an endeavour to get over the bridge before the lorry reached it. Benson said he thought that be must h»ye been only on the approach, but he thought he would have ample time to **To Senior-Sergeant Mathleson: The driver of the lorry had stated that he could not see the horse until he was, entering on the bridge. • To the Coroner: The lorry had been tn use for about ten months. The brakes were good at the time of the accident. The lorry should have been pulled up in approximately 80ft at a speed of from 15 to 20 miles an hour. The Coroner stated that in view ot possible other proceedings he would return the following verdict: That deceased died at Timaru on May 22nd, of peritonitis, following perforation of the bowel, as a result of a collision on Boeky Gully bridge, on May 19th, between the horse he was riding, and a motor-lorry, driven by James Arait RinmsoJi, and owned by John Hamilton Smillie.".

TEMUKA. . The first monthly meeting of the Temuka Women's Institute was held, at Mrs B. Hayhurst's home, *' Ashfield," on Tuesday afternoojf. Thirty-five members were present, and a most pleasant and profitable time was spent. The president (Miss Ferguson) presided. Four new members were added to the committee, namely, Mrs A. S. Mclnnes, Mrs Benham, Miss K. McShanc, and Mis* B. Brown. Mrs Guyon Macdonald (president of the Orari Institute) was present by invitation, and gave an interesting address, which was attentively listened to, and at the conclusion she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. It was decided that the competition for the next meeting in August should be: "Something new made out of something old," all members being aßksd to compete. A hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Hayhurst for the use of her home for the holding of the meeting was carried by acclamation. On Tuesday evening a large number of young people attended the monthly social in connexion with the winter evenings arranged by the members of the Temuka Methodist Bible Classes, in the Denmark street schoolroom. Visitors were present from the Temuka Presbyterian classes, and also from the classes at Waimataitai. Mr Allan Dale presided, and during the evening musical items were contributed by Miss M. Ellis and Miss B. Beid, and a recitation was given by Mrs Smith. Competitions were won by Miss Molly Taylor and Mr Gordon Taylor. The fortnightly meeting of the Victoria Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Bro. P. Russell, N.G.. presiding. There was a largt attendance. Two candidates wore proposed for membership. An invitation from Waihi Rebekah Lodge to an open night, was accepted. The Noble Grand welcomed Bro. P. Fyfe to the Lodge after a long period of absence. Five brother* were reported on the sick list, and one was declared off the funds. Accounts ampunting to £66 were pawed for payment.

WAIMATE.

There was a good attendance at the quarterly meeting of Court Foresters' Pride, No 6073, A.0.F., tlie Chief Uanger, Bro. T. T. Eade, presiding. The sick visitors, Bros W. Welsh and Bayne, reported on their visits to sick members. One member was declared on the funds and one was declared off, leaving eight brethren still on the sick list. The resignation of Bro. J. T. Mills. P.C.K., as delegate to the United Friendly Societies' Council, was received with regret, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for his past services. Bro. J. H. fJJoskings was appointed delegate to the Friendly Societies' Council. Accounts amounting to £B9 were passed for payment. There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Studholm* Women's Institute, when an unusual amount of business was transacted. A game of "musical parcels" was held, and the prize, given by Mrs Cox, was won by Mrs Kippenberger. The "bring-and-buy" scheme proved most successful, every artiole being disposed of. Mrs Kippenberger was nominated to represent the branch at the Dominion Conference in Wellington and at the South Canterbury Federation in Tlmaru. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring secretary (Mrs T. L. Hayman) for the way in which she had carried out her duties. Mrs W Hayman was appointed to fill the vacancy. Members were asked to bring a child's garment to the next meeting. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Anning and Stark. On the occasion of her approaching marriage. Miss Lily Cuthbertaon, who has been secretary of the W.MJP.U.. was entertained in the Glenavy Hall at a pleasant afternoon by members and friends. Rev. J. Tennaat presided and the proceedings were npened by Mrs Miller with a pianoforte solo. On behalf of the members Mr Tennant asked Miss Cuthbertson to accept a dinner waggon and salad bowl as a small token of esteem and conveved the good wishes of all for her future happiness. Eulogistic speeches were made by several members. Miss Cuthbertson feelingly expressed her thanks for the gifts and good wishes. During the afternoon instrumental and vocal itemß were given, those contributing to the programme being Misses Lily Cuthbertson, Ihiff, and Moana Cuthbertson, and Mesdames Rainey and Miller. In order to raise funds for church missions, the Hlunter members of the Anglican Church held a concert in the l ibrary Hall, at which there was * targe attendance. Those contributing to the programme were: Piano solo, Miss Cassie Hay; songs, Misses N. Hammond, D. Stanley, and J. Buchanan, ana Messrs H. C. Foster and tt. Wood; violin solos, Mr J. C. Hill; elocutionary items, Mr D. Newall; musical monologues, Mr P. Boyle. Miss Gay Reeve was the accompanist. The Rev. Mr Hay thanked the performers. The vital statistics for the Waimate district for the Bix months ended Jane 30th are as follows, the figures for the corresponding period of 1929 being given m parentheses: —Births 67 (76) deaths 23 (18), marriages 32 <18). The figures for June are: Births 12 (10), deaths 2 (3), marriages 7 «). . . . . , x . A petition was m circulation in Waimate among employees, asking the retailers of the town to close their businesses on Saturday next to enable employees to visit Christchurch for the 6econa Rugby Test between New Zealand and Britain. At a meeting yesterday morning the Retailers' Association decided not to accede to the request, but agreed to let as many employees away as possible for the pur- i pose of seeing the match. With the closing of the Waimate Rugby Union's senior competition, of which Southern Club were declared the winners. Dr. T. W. Wylie's trophy, for the player kicking most goals in the senio'r competition, was awarded to D. Patterson, of the Marist Club. W. Deady, of the Southern Club, was second, and R. Giles, of the same club, was third. The hapu of the Waimate Savage Club was raided by a party of about 40 Oamaru Savages on Tuesday night. A bright programme of instrumental# items, songs, recitations, and stories was presented. Great Chief E. Mee presided, Great Chief E. W. Travers investing him with the symbols of office, after welcoming the visiting Savages. The presiding Chief, in reply, said he hoped the raid was the forerunner of many raids in the future between the Savages of "the great white city «f the south and the village of Waimate." (Applause). A resolution was passed at the meeting of the Waimate Hospital Committee of Management supporting the movement to obtain legislation so that Hospital Boards would have a legal claim to compensation money paid to treated persons who had been concerned in accidents. The steward (Mr W. G. Paul) said there were many instances of people who had been kept in hospital for a long period receiving compensation and neglecting to pay their hospital account.

FAIRLIE. The weekly shoot of the Fairlie Miniature Rifle Club was held on Monday. The silver button for the week was won by A. Dale, who again registered a possible. A trophv was won by R. Fergusson. The following were the scores:—A. Dale 80, S, Loomes 79, R. Fergusson 78, R. Summerfield 77, S. Ryder 77, J. Thomson 76, W. Whitehead 77, W. Doraan 75, T. Norman 75, 6. Summerfield 74, D. Gardner 74, 6. Scott 69, S . Southby sen. 68, W. Burgess 63, J. Breen 61, S. Southby jun. 61, H. Bateman 60, and J* Prior 59. A team of ten men and five ladies, representing the Cave Miniature Rifle Club, visited Fairlie, when a friendly match was fired against the local club. The Fairlie team won by a margin of 14 points. The following were the scores * Fairlie—W. Whitehead 77, R. Summerfield 77, H. Bateman 64, G. Summerfield 72, J. A. Gray 74, J. Thomson 68, W. Burgess 61. S. Southby sen. 69, W. Dorman 75, S. Southby jun. (55. D. Gardner 78, J. Prior 61, .T. Breen 74. S. Loomes 77, T. Norman 75: total, 1062. Cave—-J. Sewell 77, K. Malthus 76, E. Prendergast 76. T. Arundall 72, Jim Gray 70. G. Weavers 72, W. Moses 72, A. R. Seymour 03, Mrs Seymour 73, Miss A. Gray 69, Miss A. Butterworth 65, Miss D. Priest 65, Miss V Sullivan 66, J. Kelynack 64, A. Hawthorne 68; total, 1048.

RANGITATA. There was a fair attendance at the weekly social hold in the Bangitata Hall. Mr and Mrs Geo. Metcalfe gave the prizes for the euchre tournament, Mrs F. Hearn and Mr.L. Gillum being the winners. The weekly shoot of the Bangitata Miniature Rifle Club was held on Tuesday evening. The following were the best scores off the rifle:—D. Oain 77, D. Wright 70, D. Palmer 76, G. Metcalfe 70, G. Cain 76, J. Palmer 77, 8. Cain 72, L. Gillum 74, H. Mahan 70. G. Cain won the weekly challenge with 77 off the rifle. A committee meeting of the Bangitata Women's Institute was held in the Bangitata Hall. Present: Mrs Brodie (in the chair), Mesdamea Tate,

Millar, Chalmers, Hearn, Sugrio, Mahan, and Millar. A six months,' programme was arranged, the December meeting to take the form of a Christmas party Mrs J. Hearn offered to give the Christmas cake. The matter of sending a delegate to attend the Dominion conference to be held in Wellington early in October was discussed, Mrs Brodio being elected. A sales table was arranged, Mesdames Buddie and Millar to take charge for three months.

WINCHESTER. There was a very good attendance at the weekly shoot of the Winchester Men'B Miniature Rifle Club this week, when Messrs H. J. Hopkins, E. E. O'Neill, D. Louden, W. Waple, S. Manson, W. L. Gudsell, and F. Dudman aualified for the shoot-off for Mr Mark Weaver's trophy, which was won hy W. L. Gudsell. Improvements to the Winchester Library are in hand. At its last meeting the Library Committee decided to effect alterations immediately, and this week the building is in the hands of the carpenters. St. John's Church, Winchester, held a social on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance. Dancing took place to music supplied by Mr J. Looker. Competitions were won by Mrs L. Storey 1, and Mrs J. Scott, sen., 2. Men: Mr L. South 1, Mr L. Storey 2 The prizes were given by Mrs C. McLelland. ■ Shooting took place at the weekly meeting of' the Winchester Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club for a trophy presented by Mr H. J. Hopkins. The trophy was won by Mrs A. W. Reilly. Miss English (Inyercargill) is visiting Winchester, where she is the guest of Mrs J. 0. South.