TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20085, 14 November 1930, Page 10

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU.

SHOOTING PROTECTED game. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday Raymond Joseph J. Adams appeared oh a charge of having killed protected came viz., mallard duck, during the close 'season. He "'as further charged with having ail unregistered shotgun in his possession, and also with having discharged the gun in a public place—Holland's road —without reasonable excuse. Defendant, who was not represented by counsel, pleaded to all the charges. •. Arising from the same circumstances Thomas Francis. Henry Probyn (Mr L. J! CConncll) was charged with aiding and abetting Adams in the killing of protected game. He was also charged with having an unregistered shotgun in his possession, and further, with being in possession of an unregistered shotgun for longer than seven days. Defendant pleaded guilty to the three charges. Senior-Sergeant I. H. Mathieson said that on their return from Washdyke the- defendants stopped near a creek, where they saw some ducks, and fired, killing two,. Probyn admitted that lie. was prepared to fire, but he had not ac■tuall'y done so, as Adams's shot- was successful. Both the police and the Acclimatisation Society looked on the offence as a serious one, as it was nesting time for the birds. The offence had been quite deliberate, but when taxed by the police the two defendants had been quite frank about the matter.

Mr O'ConneJl said that Probvn had never boon in trouble before. His part in , the Actual commission of the offence had been a very small one. Probvn had been out of work till just recently, when he had got work gorse-cutting.-His earnings were very small.' The Magistrate (Mr C. R.'Orr Walker, S.M.) said that he could not look upon the offence as one of sudden temptation, as it had been deliberate. The penalty would perhaps be a warning to others. Both defendants were fined £5 and costs on the major charge, 10s and costs oa tljc second charge, and they were convicted and discharged on the third charge. Assault Charge Dismissed. Tho sequel* to an affray. in a local restaurant was heard in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, when Thomas Patrick Nolan/aged 19 years, a labourer, of Pleasant Point, appeared on remand on a charge of having, on October 30th, assaulted James Gunn Leekic. James Gunn Leckie, proprietor of the Central Grill Rooms in Beswick street, said that four men gone into his shop about 11.30 p.m. They had used indecent language, and he had told them to stop as he employed women on his premises. They gave their order, and a minute or two later commenced "throwing off" at him. Witness' had two plates in his hands when two df them pushed past him in order to leave the premises. He touched Nolan on the shoulder to ask him to pay for the meals. Nolan.struck witness, knocking him down, and then sat on him, punching him at the same time. Witness's shoulder was dislocated and he aould not get off the floor. . To Mr O'Connell: Witness admitted that he had made a joking remark to one of the four men. He did not take it very, well, although witness .did not mean any harm. The four men had had drinkj and particularly the man referred to, who was calling out loudly. Witness denied that he had said that he had supplied meals to Nolan who had not paid for them. . He also denied that he had struck Nolan from the back. Witness admitted that he had had experience of fighting in the boxing ring a few years ago, but he had not fought since 1922, when ho had broken his right hand.

Constable D. Monk, who arrested Nolan, said that defendant showed no signs of liquor. Leckie, also, had had no drink. ,

The defendant gave evidence that Leckie had passed remarks about one of tlie party's grey hair. Leckie also alleged 'that he had given him free meals. Leckie got him by the collar of the coat and swung him round, and hit him twice. They scuffled, and- Leekie fell;. . • ■ ' ,

To' the Magistrate: - We. intended: paying for the meals and would have done so had they been asked for it.

The Magistrate (Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M.): What's the use of telling me that. You know you had had a disagreement with Leckie and that you had no intention of paying, leaving the, meals on Leckie's hands.

Lewis Patrick Nolan, who said that he was not a relative of defendant, said that as Leckie had made remarks about %',-itnoss's hair, he told him' he was leaviiig. Oera.l<L iN"; A; Xsolan, a brother, of -defondant, also gave evidence for the defence. ,

Dr. G. H. Ussher. said that on his arrival he found Lcckio in great pain, suffering from a dislocation of the left shoulder. There was also a small abrasion over his brow and behind one ear. Leckie's arm was still stiff, and lie would probably not "he able to use it for some weeks. The injuries were consistent with those received from a blow, knocking him down. To Mr O'Conncll: The injury could have been caused .by falling on the shoulder. ,

The Magistrate said that the evidence would indicate that the ■ dislocated shoulder was purely accidental. The complainant wanted him to believe that he gently touched defendant on the shoulder to draw his attention, but v that was a little hard to believe. The actual position was that Leckie would naturally bo aggravated by the fact that the men did not intend to pay for their ineala. He was not in a mild state of mind, and no doubt as Nolan had annoyed him he had handled him roughly. The young fellow had had a few drinks and Leckie's treatment had roused him, and he had defended himself. Grappling and scuffling had followed, but he was not satisfied thar Nolafi had punched the complainant. No doubt a rough-and-tumble had taken place, which might be expected of a man of that class. The charge would be dismissed Magistrate's Court. A lengthy sitting of the Magistrate's ! Court was held yesterday, Jlr C. K. Orr Walker,- S.M., presiding. Decision was reserved in the case in which William Quinn, of Makikjhi hotelkecper (Mr L. J. O'Connell), proceeded against Austin Culling, of Leithfieid, hotelkecper, on a claim for £73 15s, allegedly due. for ifent and for repairs to fences, etc. Defendant counterclaimed for £lB3, profits from .the hotel which defendant alleged would have accrued had not Quinn broken, the terms of the lease.

John Ilallifield Spencer and James Wilson wero each fined 10s and costs for parking, a motor-ear within six feet of a fire plug.

Sydney David Candy, who pleaded guilty to a charge of filing to- give

way to a vehicle approaching from the right at an intersection, was fined £i and costs.

John Alexander Taylor (Mr \y i., Walton), who pleaded guilty to failin" to give way to traffic approaching from tho right, was fined £1 and costs. Goorge Shepherd was fined £« and costs for driving a motor-cycle "in 'a manner likelv to prove dangerous. John Studholme Barker, of Geral dine. Harold Dyer Preston, and Donald Risk werfe each fined 5s and costs for leaving cars standing for longer periods than twentv minutes. Thomas Cross, of Pleasant Point was fined 5s and costs for incorreetlv parking in Stafford street. y H. Johnson, of Otaio, and Douglas Chappell McDonald were each fined 10s and costs for leaving cars parked without lights Gerald David Virtue was fined 10s and costs for driving a motor-car without a license.

William Dennison and Sydney Wilson were each fined £1 and costs for cycling on tlio footpath. John Peircival D. Mee, Of Levels, was ordered to pay costs for failing to park hi.s car in tho proper manner in Stafford street.

Madeline Mackenzie Baxter proceeded against Jaines Lewis Baxter on a oomplaint that defendant intended to fail to provide his wife with adequate maintenance. Mr W. D. Campbell asked that the case be withdrawn, in view of the satisfactory, arrangements that ha<l been made. The case was accordingly withdrawn. . An order was made against Daniel Mc-Auliffo for payment of 15s weekly for the support of his son, John McAuliffe. Loyal Timaru Lodge. T!i© fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Timaru Lodge of Oddfellows was held on Wednesday night when P.G. Bro. Geo. Dobier presided over 25 members. Two new members were elected a:nd one initiated. A member living iu Wellington asked for assistance with his hospital expenses, but it was pointed out that the local bed scheme did not cover services outside South Canterbury. A communication from tho North Canterbury District Oddfellows expressed a desire to pay a visit next month if arrangements could.be made. The visit was viewed favourably The sick report was very favourable, only seven declaring on for short periods and nine ' off. Reports from tile juvenile lodges showed progress. Further nominations for the various offices for the next period were received.. P.G. Bro. Felix Hfitbaway resigned the position of caretaker owing to ill-liealth. It was resolved to accept the resignation .and send a let-, ter expressing, appreciation of his 25 years' service. . Swimming■ Centre. At the annual meeting of the South Canterbury Swimming Centre, Mr H. H. Fraser said that the visit of the Australian swimmers had done a great deal in the interest of the sport. The Temuka Club had run a carnival at which the visitors had appeared. The carniral had been a great success, and thanks were due to the people of Temuka and the club for providing entertainment; for the visitors.. Financially the Centre had. done well, for, its credit balance was £2OO.

The report and balance-sheet were then, adopted. The flection of officers , resulted: President, Mr H: 11. Fraser; hon. secretary nnd treasurer, Mr W. Carlton; committee, Mrs A. Morrison, Miss Orton. • Messrs \V Sutherland, N. Preddy, S. Lyttle. E. 'Ramsay, J. Lewis. Raymond. ]Vt. Si Bracefield, V." Pointon ; handienpper. Mr. A. Morrison ; auditor, Mr L. E. Eaton.

Tlmaru liadies* Swimming Club." At the annual meeting -of the Timaru' Jl.a<]ies' Swimming Club the fol-. lowing officers were elected?— ; Patroness, Mesdames B. M. Cleland, C. Snow, W. E. Carlton, A. E. Hor'well; president. Mrs A. Morrison; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames Brewer, Mayo, and Sutherland; club captain. Miss NOrton,* committee. L Misses C. Swan, J. ;Brewer,, E. Morrison. S. Bracefield,: M. Cranston;. delegates to South Canterbury Swimming Centre, the president and secretary; so retary and treasurer, Miss N. Orton ; handicapers, Mrs Morrison and Miss N. Orton; auditor, Miss K. Rollitt.

WAIM ATE.. A thirty-four foot reinforced ..concrete bridge is to be erected at HorseShoe Bend, near Otaio, oil the I'ictonBluff Main Highway, and the plans and specifications have been -approved: Tho Yvaimate: County Council is- now calling tenders for the construction of the bridge. The children's nursery rhyme bazaar, held in Knox Presbyterian Hall, in aid of the funds of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, was a great success. The stalls were 'well stocked, and were conducted by tho children in -a most capable maimer. There was a large attendance of the public, and brisk selling was the order of the day, after the Mayor (Mr George Dasli) had declared the function open. The amount raised was more than was expected. During the afternoon a short concert programme greatly added to the pleasure of patrojjs. The members of the > Young Helpers' League were congratulated on their effort. The \Vannate Silver Band is now commencing a fund for the purchase of new instruments, of which the band is sorely in need, and hopes, by a series of concerts, to raise the amount quickly. The first concert is to be held on Sunday evening next. The placing of unsightly garages in front of attractive dwellings was a matter discussed by the Borough Council at its last meeting, it being stated that in sdme instances unsightly buildings erected on the street line completely spoiled the appearance of a whole street of up-to-date and ornate dwellings. The meeting decided that the general committee should ascertain what could be done in the matter. Curing: six_ months of the present year the Waimate Borough Council has issued permits for buildings to the value of £3013. . The "VVaimate Municipal Swimming Baths are to .be available to the public, free of charge, during the coming season. The date for the opening of the baths has not vet been decided, the matter being left in the hands of the Water Committee. : The month of October just past was very cold for the season of tne year, the mean temperature having been 49 1 degrees lahrenheit. as against gl'gdeg. for the corresponding month last year. The highest temperature last month was 76.8, and the lowest 30 4. During the month there "were. I'6o. "points of rain, which fell on 16 days as compared with only 18 points in the corresponding month of 1929,. when rain fell on five days. The totaf sunshine recorded last month was oi) hours 35 minutes, compared with onn hours 15 minutes in the corresponding month, of last, year More severe and more frequent frosts were, experienced ln*t month than . Oc-. toher 1929. Frosts were recorded on 10 rlnvs last month, tho heaviest occurriiiE on October 16thOn the suggestion of Cr. M. J. Corrigan at a meet.ng. of the \Va.mat3 Roroiish Council, the Reserves Corn-' nißtce is to discuss .the best of i 'iifje of that part of Kelcy's. Busi which will be below the. rock: 1 " the site-of the new tntake. iCr.. Corrigan said that when the intake Ss taken up, the stream and: the part

of the bush, below it would lose its utility as a catchment area, and ha suggested that perhaps it should be -offered to the Government for a scenip reserve. It would be bad finance it' this area, which had cost about £950, and consisted of about 200 acres, was not put to'some use. ' •

TEMUKA. ; Yesterday afternoon a fairly large number of enthusiasts began cleaning the ground for the new motoring <;a6ip:ing site which the Progress League are forming in the - Tile preliminary work has now been accomplished, and the nexjt step- will be to. put in the foundations of the building." " ' * Mr W. Lawlor presided at the annual meeting of the Milford Lagoon Association. Tho eliairmau regretted • having to report the deaths during the year ;of three-: valuable.-; members: —Mr H. Hayhursti MrF. A. Raymond, and: Mr J. ,S. .Lee.- The. financial states ment showed: that the. total receipts l for the year had to £?2 5s -9dMembers'- subscriptions "were shown at.' £2 ss. . Expenditure amounted' to £52 17s, arid" there was a credit balance of £l9 ,Bs. 9d. -Contingent liabilties totalled £l2 6s. The protective works' account'showed a bank overdraft of-£l7l • 16s 3d. , The balance-sheet was adop--ted. The election of officers ior the ensuing year resulted as follows:—Pat-, roness', Mrs Beri; Datron, Mr, L. J.-' Grant; president, Mr W-. Lawlor; vicepresidents, MesJsrs S;Cooper, R. Leod, Alex. Bain, E. Parker, H. JP... Dunne, Geo. Hancox^W. M. Coo'mbsj j T. E. Gunn ion, T. E. Shiels, T. D. Burnett, M.P., C. Davidson, A. Johhr' son, A. R. Guild. C. Hammond, T. C. Simes, H. B- Strange, A. R. Beck, W. F... Evans, G. Austin, E. O. Shaw, G. Harris, E. Sherborne,- A. Lambert,--M. Raymond (2), J. de P.- Manson,- W. S. Harbrow, J. C. Bisd«>e, J Ross, N. Waaka; hon. secretary, Mr, F. Martin; hon. treasurer, Mr B. Hughes; hon. auditor, Mr W. F. Evanscommittee, Messrs T. Greelish, J." Fisher, H. R. Woodham, J. B. Dayis,; W. Phillips, W. Seeler; D. Grant, H. Phillips; B. Levens, A. McVarlane, W. Mihafca, A, R. Beck, J. Maze, L. Hobbs, AYOldield, W. "Tozer, F. Williams, J*/ AHl'rey, arid J. Suhomski. It was decided to hold the annual picnic at- the ■ Lagoon on' New Year's Day, and several preliminary arrangements :' were made in conexion with the outing. The golden welding of Mr and Mrs G. Wright, of Springfield road, Temuka, was celebrated at their residence. wheh there was a large family gathering. Many of the family are spread 1 throughout New Zealand, and as many as possible were present. Mr' and Mrs Wright were presented with a 40-day clock from the family. Members of tlie familv sre: Messrs JWrieht (Gote); B. Wright (Temuka), J. Wright (Temuka), D. fright (Queensland). Mesdames F, G. ,Hedges and B. Walshe (Timaru). and Janes (Christchurch). Wardrope (Gore), and Thompson (Hinds). There are 33 grandchildren. 13 of whom were present. ' '

GERALDINE. A petition signed by 90 ratepayers of Geraldiue was presented to the Gel - - aldine Borough Council at Its monthly meeting. The petition asked that; before any more money is spent on the Town Hall a'special" meeting' of rate-, payers be called to discuss the situation. The Mayor (Mr J. Kennedy) said that when they were able to give full, particulars in. regard to the revenue and expenditure in connexion with the hall, there wouM. ha ncr Objection to calling' a public meeting. The. mana.ger-. (Mr C. C. Knight), had been to Wellington, but had sent. in. an incomplete report, and when they had full details' the subject could be discussed from all angles. They were ,'swa.re that things had been going back recently, and it. became their duty to try to-improve, them. They must wait till the manager eompleted ; his report; in regard to ' 'talkies," and in the moan time the .to wn clerk, would get information from other centres about the si2e of .Geraldine. The;-position ; was - that the .hall had earned abput £SOO profit, but that, might -"be bettered . :;if_* improvements,, don e. ;out "of, rSyeniic,were , takeni ato, consideration.- They' would > have.' to disclist blall patters from a.aocial."s'tandpoint, as w'ell. as froni the point of? keeping- la-the; town. Cr.'.jW,'