TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20037, 19 September 1930, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU. I FALSE NUMBER-PLATES. | Lawrenoe Alau Waterrus, agod 18 I years, a fisherman, of Oamaru, pleaded [guilty in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, to having used false number-plates, 1 likely to be mistaken for assigned numbers, on his motor-car, at St. Androw's, on July 28th last Senior-Sergeant I. H. Mathieson said that defendant had painted old numberplates over with this year's colour. The Magistrate (Mr C, B. Orr Walker, S.M.): It is very easily done, of course. If ho had killed someono tho person carrying those numbers would have been undor suspicion. Did defendant put the dots on the plates, too? Tho Senior-Sergeant: I don't know about that, Sir. The Magistrate: The wholo thing is fraudulent. I don't suppose wc can have a worse ease. Defendant will have to bo made an example of; it is far too serious a matter to regard lightly. hope it will be a warning to others ,vho are minded to do the same thing. Defendant was fined £lO, with j ioats, 10s, time being allowed in which to pay. On a chargo of driving an unlicensed car he was convicted and discharged. Idle and Disorderly. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr C. B. Orr Walker, S.M., William James Smith, aged 25, and James Douglas Sllby, agod 30, describod as seamen, of Auckland, pleadod guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and to being idle and disordorly in that they hr,d insufficient lawful means of support. Senior-Sergeant I. H. Mathieson said that the aceusod had come tu Timaru about three weeks ago. They had been frequenting billiard-rooms and hotels and wore associating with bad characters. They had also boon begging, relating tales to the effect that thoy had had £2OOO left to them in the Old Country, that a firm in Auckland owed them £IOOO, and that they were short of money till it arrived from the north. Both had previous convictions. Smith had been charged with theft on four occasions, and Silby had been beforo tho Court twice. Aocused said that they had been promised work in ten days' time. Tho Senior-Sergeant: I don't think they are very serious about it. The Magistrate imposed a sentence of two months' imprisonment, but after considering the matter further he said that he would remand the accused in custody for one week, adding that work might bo found for them in tho meantime.

Sfc. Mary's Tennis Club. At the annual meeting of St. Mary's Tennis Club the following officers -were elected:—President, the Bev. 11. W, Monaghan; vice-president, Mr E. W\ Simpson; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Oram; committee, Mrs Nollson, Misses Couper and Gibson, Messrs Andrews, Wolff, and Clark; auditor, Mr A. Oborri; club captain, Mrs Neilson.

' Loyal Timaru, Lodge. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Timaru Lodge of Oddfellows -was held on Wednesday night, when P.G. Bro. Geo. Dobior presided over twenty-flvb members. One candidate.' was initiated and one proposed for next lodge night. A latter of recommendation in favour of a member from the Ashburton district was accepted. The sick report was very satisfactory, five members having declared on tho funds and seven off. One member was fined flvo shillings for neglecting to furnish a declaration.. Good reports were received from the two juvenile lodges. P.G.'s Bros. W. J. Tonkin and A. Dennison wore appointed official visitors to the nest meeting of tho Girls' Lodge, and Bros. fiy. Coatcs and E. Lane to the Boys' Lodge. Tho secretary reported that ho had had to remove the names of fifteen members' from the medical, lists for non-payment of dues, or for neglecting to make arrangements for same. . ~ personal. Mr Julian B. Foster, American Trade Commissioner,, left by tho .north-bound express yesterday, en route for Wellington/ ■ ■ , , _ : Mefiittate'B Court. . A sitting of the Magistrate's Court ■was held yesterday, Mr 0. B. Orr Walker, S.M., presiding. Donald MoMurchy was flnod 20s and costs on a charge of entering the Don caster Hotel, Washdyke, during the currency of a prohibition ordor. George Meredith Bell Morrison pleaded guilty •to two charges that being the owner of two seven-chambered revolvers ho had failed to notify a change of address, as required under the Arms Act. Defendant explained in a letter that : the revolvers were over one hundred years old,:' and bad been in the possession of ( tbe f«fl»ily for many years. On one eharge defendant was convicted and ordered to pay costs, and on the'other, be was convicted and discharged. A charge of alighting; from a train while in motion at the Timaru railway platform, preferred against Walter Walton, of • was dismissed. Defendant stated he; had not attempted to jump off, but: had,tripped over spme luggage on the carriage platform, and had fallon. >■ t Michael Geaney and Herbert lielberg, of Pleasant Point, were each fined 10s and costs for failing to register °§iLthe application of. tho Education Department a maintenance order was issued against George William Henry Daikee, who did not appear, at the rate of 10s a week for each of two children until 16 years of age. Application was made by George William Furrey for remission of arrears due under a maintenance order. An order was made varying the payment of arrears to 15s a week, In addition to the amount of the present order.

Tlte LateJSlgot. A special meeting of the retailers' section of the South Canterbury Employers* Association was held yesterday morning to consider restricting the use of electric current. Mr E., D. McKae presided over a large attendance. The chairman said the meeting had been called because some retailers were not dependent on olectrie light, as they used gas, while others had refused to close their shops. Following a discussion the Mayor (Mr W. Angland) said that the Council WOUI4 do everything to its power to assist the retailers. The position now W»s not quite so bad, as there had been a little raih at Coleridge. Mr F. Gill opposed the election of a committee of inspection. In Dunedin, be said, during the power shortage, the retailors had economised together, and it had hot been necessary for inspectors to visit the shops. They had all played the game. -■-,»., it Mr F. J. Dunn inovod: "That the i Borough Council"be asked to supply adequate light in Stafford street, for tfc#7proteetion of Stafford street* and,

as aft alterative, that the Government be aSked to increase police protection in the business area until such time as street lights ire restored in Stafford The motion, which wad'seconded by Mr 0. B. Lamborn, was carried unanimously.

WINCHESTER. Tho monthly meeting of the Winchester School Committee was held on Wednesday evening, when Mr 1 u. banaford (chairman; presided. lha iwudiuaatera ™P°" Btated th , at ," , th ° «*ool had opened ««" ""J^ 1 ™ iv.tii a roll number ot i)i, while "10 "crage attendance tor tho previous term had beau 80. Throe auuureu and stv trees had been planted out tram tiie school nursery in the ©cnool *.«- uowmout i'iiuwuon. Tins plantation S now fully Planted, and the trees l%* makW rapid growth. aiarv arranaemeuts were made tor a. 3a of vork to take place m connexion with the opening of the new classroom. The && is of the Linwopd ayanuo type.) It was decided to accept the Ltfer of u lecture on the Maori rnco „? New Zealand, by Mr H. Joston part of the proceeds to go towards the achool funds. w At tho weakly meeting of tho Winrjiostor ladies* Miniature Rifle Club hootins took place for a trophy given bv Mr P. Surridge. The trophy was won by Mr a I*. Surridge. The followiwc vvere the best scores off the rifle :-Mrs do Rensy 69. Miss Joan do Hot 66, Miss Molly deßenzy 72, Mrs 11. J. Hopkins 77, Mrs C. McClelland 63. Mrs W. Reillv 70. Mrs R. J. Russell 78. Mrs P. ■ Surridge 62. Miss R. South 72. # " Tho annual meeting of the W nichester Tennis and Croquet Club was well attended, when the president (Mr K. Maddren) was in the chair. The annual report stated that the past season had been n v«rv successful one. The (•taction of officers resulted as follows: President. Mr R. Mnddren; vice-pre-sident, Mr G. Durborough; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. L. Whito: club r-aptcin, Mr L. West; vice-captain. Mr W. Brndshaw; croquet captain, Mrs W. Brftdshaw; committee, Meslaitios U. Mnddren. Q Bur-borough. A. Oudsell, Miss M. Sinclair. Messrs N. Robertson, ami V. Chute; delegates to Tomukn Town and Countrv Assneiation, Mossrs J. L. White and G. BurHorough; selection committeo, Messrs L. West, O. S. Prieit. and G. B«r. borough; conches. Mossrs G. Bur'irvriMigh, and O. S. Priest; trustee* Messrs R. Maddreu, G. and W. J. Moore; auditor, Mr L. H. Orbell. It was decided to open the season on Saturday, September 27th, when tho shield won last year wjll h* nrespnted. A vote of thnnkn was passed t."> the auditor .ind tho retiring officers.

GERALDINE. At the annual meeting of the Geraldine Tennis Club* Mr I*'. H. Fish presided. The annual report stated that a very successful year had been experienced, and that £2O was in the bank as a reserve for a new tennis court. The election of officers resulted as fol-lows:—-Patron, Mr J. Kennedy; president, Mr F. It. Fish; vice-presi-dents, Dr. P. W. Hislop, Mr Drummoiid Sharpe, and Mr A. Gimson; club captain, Mr Q. Christophera; deputy captain, Mr H. W. Williamson; secretary, Mr D. J. Lack; assistant secretary, Mr E. H. Turner; treasurer, Mr Q. Christophers; auditor, Mr HI W. Williamson; secretary, Mrs H. F. Bennett; men's committee, Messrs J. Slattery, W. 11. Jackson, Feilden, D. C. Williamson, and Pliromcr; ladiea' committee, Mosdames Brenton, P. Bennett, H. F, Bennett, P. Barker, W. H. Jackßon, Q. Curistophers, and Misses llislop and M. Svmington; selection committee, Messrs* H. W. Williamson, Q. Christophera, and Miss Hislop; delegate to South Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs H. W. Williamson and W. H. Jackson; delegate to Sports Association. Mr D. J. Lack. Messrs Lewitt, It. McGregor, M. Hayes, and pisses M, Bell, Grant, and Wilton were elected members The resignation of Dr. G, W. Curtis was received with regret.. It was decided to. open tho season on October Dtli. The death has occurred of another of the older South Canterbury settlors, Mrs A. Riches, wido% of the late Artliur Edward Riches, late of Woodbury. Mr and Mrs Itiches qatno to Now Zealand from County Armagh, Ireland, in the sailing ship Cansbrooke Castle, landing at Timaru in 1874, and settling at Woodbury, where they lived for many years. In 1928, some yeaw after her husband's death 1 , Mrs Riches left 'Woodbury to reside with her daughter at ltaukapuka, where she remained till the time of her death. Although of a reserved nature, she lived an active life considering her ndyanced years, and was loved and respected, by all who knew,her. She is survived bv a familv of four sons and six daughters The funeral took place at Woodbury C«ui«t«iy on Monday laot and; was' attended by a large number of relutives and friends. The service at tho church and at the graveside was conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon H, Purchas. Many .bawitifuJ floral tributes wero sent.

WAIMATE, Unemployment in \Valm:;to should soon-bo somewhat relieved when work is commenced on the widening of Stone 1 wall road, Bedclilf. The advance party of a Publie Works gang has arrived on the lite, and is making camping preparations iot the rest of the gang. When the work proper ia undertaken it !b expected that 25 to 89 men will be 1 employed there. Jir J. Bitchener, M.P., chairman of the Waimato County Council, was chiefly responsible in getting the Government to approve the work, for which it was proposed unemployed men should be engaged. A special meeting of the Waimate Retailers' Association/was held yester day morning to consider economy in the use of electric power. The meeting was wslj attended, and Mr H. C. Fostei (president)- presided, On the motion of Mr J. b. Sinclair, seconded by Mr L. C. McJLaucitfan, o resolution was passed: "That this meeting of retailors is sympathetic with the* request from the Mayor and. Power Board that lighting should be consorved as far as pOB> sibje," and It was resolved tM win* (lows should not be lighted till 7.80 on late nights, and that as few lights as possible, be used Inside shops. The annual report Ifo be presented, to the first annual meeting.of St. Patrick's Tennis Olub states that from o financial and social aspect the formation of the club had been fully justified Championship singles had boon eon ducted. The winners Were D. Paterson and Miss £. piljon. Outside tnatehes bad been played with Wlljowbrldje and St. Patrick's Clubs, South Duncdia, a return being played with the latter club. Through the effort* of the president (Mr J. Nolan), two handsomecups for competition amoqg the school-, children bad be«n procured—one for the; boys and one for the.girls., , t