TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20033, 15 September 1930, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU. THE WEATHER. The w&ather "ttiLs overcast on Saturday, but better conditions prevailed yostoftky, when the sun shone brightly during the afternoon. fcower Shortage. The Mayor of Timaru (Mr W. Arigland), and tho Borough Electrical Engineer (Mr A. E. Watkins) will address a meeting of retailer* in tho Council Chambers this morhittg, in connexion ■with thd use of electric power during the present shortage. Excursion Trains. Tho excursion train from Cliristehurch brought 316 passengers yesterday. One hundred and eighty left Timaru for the north by the morning's train. Golf. The following were the best scores rcturnod in the Rovell cup, mixed fourtomes, played on the Timaru Golf Club's links at Ilighfield on Saturday: Miss V, Campbell and Webber (hep. 16) 1 up, Mrs \v. A. Scott and Scott (0) , square, Miss Greeii and Crammond (12) j 1 down, Mte BrUce and Torlesse (15) li down, Mrs Bannerman and S. G. McClelland (15) 2 down, Mrs Kemshed and Kcmshcd (IS) 2 down, Mrs C. S. Bruce and Bruce (21) 2 down, Miss Pringle ami Steven (9) 3 down, Miss Clissold nnd Winter (18) 3 down, Mrs Minifie and Cavo (18) 3 down, Mib J. Scott and Mcßeath (18) 3 down, Miss Hart and G. Inhes-Jones (19) 8 down, Miss Holdgate and W. J. Boßwick (19) 4 down, Mrs Revcll and R. Wilson (19) 4 down, Miss Manchester and Hamilton (19) 4 down, Mrs Scanncll and Scannell (22) 4 down, Mrs Davies and Davies (24) 4 down. GERALDINE. Owing to the wet nature of the ground the Geraldine golf links were closed for play on Saturday afternoon. A private course attracted a good number of players. Tho following is the draw for the senior and junior championships Senior: E. ticott o byo; E. 11. BecKctt v. A. Sharpe, J. D. MoKechnio v. H. Bennett, G. W. Fiel--1 den v. D. Lack. Junior: C. Lynn a bve, W. Webb v. J. Scott, jun. * The water supply foa Goraldino, i which is pumped from tho Waihi, do--1 pends upon Coleridge power, and should I that fail, the township will have to i consider tho installation of a standIby plant. In the meanwhilo an appeal ' has been issued by the Borough CounI cil urging the conservation of water, I it being pointed out that the quantity | used by residents is far in excess of I that stipulated in the Health Department'a regulations. . I Good entries have been received for the annual seven-a-side tourney of the Geraldine Sports Association, ar.d » is expected that further entries will be received from Christchureh. The entries comprise teams from as far south as Oamaru, and from Christclmrclv in th® north. At tho fortnightly meoting of the Viotoria Lodge, Bro. P. Rv.ssell, N.G., presided. Seven members were reported on-tlift sick list. ORARI. 'l'lia Ornvi Men's MiniatuW Riße Club met, with further success, when tho final shoot in tho Geraldine County Championships took place. Last year, in tho C grade, Orari Bliared honours with Temuka, but this year they won the C grado shield, tho team scoring 1188, with ltangltata socond, 1133. Th* members of tho winning team r/oro Meatrs A. 51. J. Ilewson, A. Priddle, H. Priddle, O. Smith. In this grade, J. Hewson (Orari) won the individual championship, with a score of 231. , . Teams from tho Orari Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club also met with a certain amount of success, both in the Geraldine and in tho South Canterburv competition.!. In the latter, Mrs J. Henderson won the cup for the ludios' aggregato, while a Bpecial cup was presentod to Mrs L. Henderson for tne very fine shooting she had put on. having scored 80 and 79 in two of the shoots. Tho monthly meeting of the Play-reading Circle was held at Orari. when there was a good atendanco. The question of reading a play was discussed and it was decided to offer to stage a play at the next Orari Readers' concert. During tho evening members read Harold Chapin's "Tho Dumb and tho Blind," Gertrude Jennings's "Bofcw«>en the Soup and the Savoury," W, P. Drury's "A King's Hard Bargain," and D. C. Calthorpe's "The Gate of Dreams." The monthly meeting of the general committee of the Orari Women's Institute wn,s held in the schoolroom, when there were present: Mosdames, G. A. M. Macdonald (president), J. 15. Roberts, 11. A. Brenton, W. Hughes, S. Unwin, C. Unwin, and Misses J. do Latour. C. G. McQueen, and K. Grimaey. The resignation of Mrs F. W. Grayburn, .who has left Orari to reside in Geraldine. was received with regret, and Miss H. Kiely was elected to fill the vacancy. Mrs Macdonald and Mrs TJnwin offered to supply copieß of well-known songs for the nest meeting, and it was decided to includo sonntry dancing in the programme. GAPES VALLEY. The monthly meeting of the Gapes Valley Women's Instituto was held in the hall, when Mrs A. H. Roberts presided over an attendance of fifty, including several visitors. An address on the early days of the district was given by Mrs W. Patrick, one of tho oldest residents in Gapes Valley, who lives in the original home of the Gapes's. Her reminiscences took her audience back to 1881, when the school was first opened, on a property adjacent to the site of the present school. Sho also spoke of the large holdings of those days, most of which have since been cut up for closer settlement. and of the families who resided in th* district in the early days. Mrs Knubley, of Goraldino, gave an interesting address on the care and feeding of Incubator chicks. Her lecture was well illustrated with the help of a brooder nnd a clutch of tftn day-old chicks. Mrs Knubley explained how to make a brooder at homo, and answered many questions on tho feeding, etc., of the chicks. Hearty rotes of thanks were accorded both Mrs Knubley and Mrs Patrick. A "bring and buy" competition afforded much I amusement, Mra George Patrick win-i ning the first priae, and Mrs E. Pat- j rick the second. Mrs Hibbs and Miss j L. Maxwell were equal, third. A short period waa spent in country dancing, which was greatly enjoyed, and the afternoon waa brought to a close with tho singing of the National Anthem. Hie hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdamea Toomay, ilasofield, Hibbs, and' Mfas WaQor,

WAIMATE. Waimate is to bo the rendezvous for the Canterbury W.E.A. Summer School, to bo held from Boxing Day to January 3rd nest. A resident of Waimate for about thirty years, Mrs David Buckingham, passed away at Christchureh last week, in her 64th year, after a long and painful illness. Mrs Buckingham had been u staunch member of the Salvation Army for forty-four years, and an officer in it for over twenty years. She wte ever willing to help in any good work and to assist the poor and suffering. Her husband, who is well known in Waimate (where he came over sixtytwo years ago), and a family of seven remain to mourn their loss. The members of the family, all of whom are married, are Mr Henry Buckingham (Kowai Bush), Mrs W. Melton, Mrs W. Duckctt (Waimate), Mrs Adjutant Rive (Christchureh), and Mr Harold Buckinghom, Mrs T. Phillips, and Mr Vernon Buckingham (Waimate). The funeral took place on Thursday last, Ensign Thomas conducting the services in the Salvation Army Hall and at the graveside. The large attendance at the services and the many beautiful wreaths tostifled to the high respect in which Mrs Buckingham was hold. The monthly meeting of the Waimate branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union waß held, Mrs Boy presiding over a good attendance. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs W. Duckett in the loss of her mother (Mrs D. Buckingham). Temperance papers were read by Mrs C. It. Barnet, Mrs Boy and Miss S. Hayman. It was decided that the next meeting of the Band of Hope, which will be in tho charge of W.C.T.U. members, will be held on Friday, September 19th. It was agreed that a bring-and-buy stall be hold on Saturday, November Ist. Mrs Boy announced that she had received word of tho resignation of the District President, Mrs Low, M.A., owing to illhealth. Begret was expressed at Mrs Low's BcvoranCo from active intoreat in tho W.C.T.U. A social given by tho Waihao runga Women's Instituto to residents of the district was held in the schoolroom, thore being a largo gathering. The prosidont of tho Institute (Mrs W. Armstrong), who presided, explained tho aims and objects of tho Institute, and extendod a hearty welcome to the guests. Tho evening was devoted to games, competitions, and dancing, supper being handed round during an interval. Mr IT. Max Whatman, on behalf of the guests, thanked the Women's Institute for the delightful evening's entertainment. It would appear that finality in the local Rugby Sub-Union's knock-out cup competition is never to bo reached. The Southern and Old Boys' teams, which are tho finalists in the competition, have already played three matches, each of which has ended in a draw. What tho next step is to be will be decided by the Rugby Union at its meeting to-night. A suggestion has been made that each team should hold the cup for six months, and that no further match be played this season, as the Union ha 3 teveral fixtures to get off before tho close of the season. Miss A. M. Hardcastlo, of Epsom Girls' Grammar School, Auckland, who has boen spending a few days with Mrs E, C. d'Auvergne, Walhao Forks, has left for the north. Mr and Mrs Morrell, of Dunedin, mo visiting Waimate, and are staying witli their daughter, Mrs W. P. Black, Parsonage road. Mrs Chamberlain (North Canterbury) i 3 visiting Waimate, and is the guest of Mrs W. B. Scott (Coronation street). Mrs Fitch (Morrinsville) is staying v/ith lior son, Mr S. I. Fitch, Waimate, A visitor to Waimate is Miss Black, of Dunedin, who is the guest of Mrs A. G. Pitts. . Miss Ella Templor has returned to Geraldine after a visit to Mrs Templor (Waimate). The first conference of the Women s Institute in New Zealand will be held in Wellington on October Ist and 2nd. Mrs Elder will represent the Waituna branch, Mrs Hurst, Waihaorunga, and Mrs Klppcnbergcr, Studholmo. WINCHESTER. At the weekly shoot of tho Winchester Men's Miniature Rifle Club, a trophy presentod by Mr L. E. Shields was won by C. Higginbottom, who put on a possible off the rifle. The following were tho best scoros: —, (!. Higginbottom 80, A. H. Opie 79, W. Hawke 70, W. R. Pearco 78, A. B. Scott 77, D. Louden <7, F. Dudman 76, A. W. Uoiliy <6, R. South 73, W. Jackson <4, C. Louden 71, George South 72, and C. C. Oyie 72. Tho fortnightly social of the Winchester Anglican Church wa9 held in the Sunday Schoolroom, when thore was a good attendance. Prises were won bv Mrs W. Pearce and Misa G. South." and by Messrs A. Cripps and p. South. Music was supplied by Messrs J. Looker and M. Patrick. During the evening, Mr .L. H. Orbell, on behalf of the vestry, made a presentation to Mrs S. Skelton, who has always been a regular patron at the socials, as a small memento, on the eve of her departure for the Const, whore she and Mr Skelton are taking up their residence. TEMUKA. The "Friendly Fridays" Association brought a very successful season to a close when a card social was held in the Hibernians' Hall. About 150 people attended. The Druids' team, who won the shield, were heartily congratulated by the president (Mr J. Gourloy) and, by the captains of tho other competing teams. ' Staged for tne purpose of raising funds for tho Dr. Barnardo's Homes and the local Methodist Ladies' Guild, the operetta, "Dick Whittington, Riled the Dominion Theatre to its ui> most capacity with an enthusiastic audienoe. The part of Dick Whittington was taken bv Mies Betty Reid, Miss Linda Radford played the part of Aliro, and Alderman Fitrwarren nnd the Emperor of Morocco were taken by Mr' D. G. Horgan and Mr W. Wallace respectively. Subsidiary roles were filled by Miss EfSo Bryan' (cook), Miss llono Davis - (kitchen i maid). Mr A. P. Horgan (the cat), Mr Cecil Mathieson (Captain Jack), and Miss Isobel Bur borough (fairy). Mr J. Forrester (Idlo Jack) provided a good deal of the humour. The production was under the direction of Mrs i E. Blnckmorf?, whose excellent work' was highly praised.