TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20087, 17 November 1930, Page 7

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU.

THE WEEK-END. Weather conditions were fair in Timaru during the week-end. The unusually warm weather proved an Incentive to bathers, Caroline Bay being a strong centre of attraction. The excursion train from Christchureb 410 visitors yesterday, while c " f° r the north by the morning's train. Garden Party. •A- garden party in the interests of the Y.W.C.A. attracted a largo number i° <a rS lovely garden In Sealey street, on Saturday afternoon. The various stalls wore well patronised. Selections by the Tiniaru Municipal Band added to the afternoon's enjoyment. Cricket. Tha second series of matches in the Bouth Canterbury Cricket Association's senior competition TOS completed on Saturday. High bchool defeated Timaru by four wickots ia the mutch which was completed on Saturday. In their second innings Timaru declared with 108 for five wickets. Hamilton, who waa bowled by Matthews at 50, and M°ore 26 not out, were the chief 6Corera. McDougall two for 28, Matthews two for 22, Manning one for 10, shared the bowling honours. In their first innings High School made a total of 116. Wallis 41, Manning 33, and Matthews 10 were the double-figure scorers. Berry three for 36. Hudson three for 29, Mcßoath four for 38 shared the bowling honours. On taking tho field the second time High School compiled 99 for seven wickets. Wal* lis 24, Hind 43, and McDougall 10 were the chiof scorers. Celtic defeated Geraldine by an innings and 47 runs. Geraldine only totalled 65 in their first innings, compared with Celtic's total of 192. Dixon 22 and S. Callanan 10 were the only batsmen to score double figures. Goraldine made 90 in their second innings. Ball 31, Harper 12, and Williams 9 being the principal scorers. Bowling Analysis—S. Mason one for 8, Kano two for 34. Sullivan three for 51. Harding four for 45, R. Mason five for 45. Timaru High School Old Boys defeated Star by an innings and 27 runs. In their first innings Old Boys put up 284, J. Hamilton knocking up 153 in splendid style. Star replied with 101. Burns 26 and ShlJlito 41 being the chief scorers. Davies two for 17, Cunningham one for 22, and Ayres four for 8 shared the bowling honours. In the second innings Star knocked up a further 136. Shillito 23, Sherratt 14, Armstrong 19, Bums 11, and Scaton 10 being the principal scorers. Bowling Analysis—Davies one for 25, Ayres one for 25, Murchison one for 10. Cunningham five for 18, Marriott none for 4, Hamilton two for 23. Bowling. The following are the results of the South Canterbury Bowiing Centre's matches played on Saturday:— CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES. Hlghfield v. Timaru (Timaru name* flrst)— Moyes (s) 35 v. Johnston (s) 11. Gibson <s) 30 v. Blackham (s) 12. Keen (s) 41 ▼. Vucetich <s) 7. Totals-—Timaru 84, Highfield 63. Kia Toa v. Yv'aimate (Kia Toa naaaee first) Young (s) 83 ▼. Collett (s) 18. Darioch <«) 17 v. Sago (s) 19. Hawkey (a) 25 ▼. Granger (s) 12. Lattimer (a) 23 v. Smith (s) 13. Totals —Kia Toa 98, Waimate 62, West End v. Park (West End name* first)■ — I. Dewar (s> 25 v. Hawkey <■) 18. L. Dowar (s) 16 v. Kirk (s) 22. Gunn (a) 26 v. Cowlcs (s) 9. Sampson (a) 19 v. Millar (b) 29. Totals—West End 80, Park 78. PENNANT GAMES. Park v. Timaru B (Park names first): — Millar (b) 28 v. Menziea (s) 21. Dawson (s) 26 v. Home (s) 17. O'Leary (s) 18 v. Carter (is) 24. Boyeo (s) 12 v. McLean (s) 20. Totals—Park 84, Timaru B 82. Timaru v. Ashbury (Timaru names first):— Gresson (s) 26 v. Hcivart (s) 19. Clow (s) 17 v. Condon (s) 17. Shrimpton (s) 17 v. Simpson (s) 17. Lindsay (b) 19 v. Irvine (s) 21. Totals —Timaru 79, Ashbury 74. Timaru v. Kia Toa (Timaru names first) : —■ Hartley (s) 17 v. Ellis (s) 18. Winnington (s) 18 v. Shililto (s) 30. Sinclair (s) 80 v. Mclnnes (s) IS. Fraser (s) 21 v. J. Hunt (s) 16. Totals—Timaru 84, Kia Toa 77. Kia Toa B v. West End (Kia Toa names first) Hunt (s) 21 v. Field (s) 21. Router (s) 21 ▼. Davidson (s) 16. Sealey (s) 26 v. Perry (s) 18. McJennctt (s) 22 v. Back (s) 16. Totals—Kia Toa B 90, West End 71. WAIMATE.

| The weather was squally for the Waihao Forks Gun Club's shoot, but splendid shooting was tho order in all the contests. Twelve gunmen were present and the shooting WU3 very keen in the seven ovents, which were got off during the afternoon. In the seven-bird sweepstake the possible was secured by C. W. Heslop and L. Gorman, and they divided the stake. The twelve-bird sweepstake, for prizes proßented by the Colonial Ammunition Company, resulted in G. T. Smith killing eleven birds, and taking first trophy. With ten kills each, JJ. Gorman, C. W. Heslop, and E. Baker divided second and third prizes. The Waihao Forks Challenge Cup, of ten birds, resulted in a tie between R. E. Mcllwriclc and C. W. Ileslop, with ten birds each. After a very exciting shoot-off Mcllwriek won on the 22nd bird. With nine birds each, H. C. Walker and K. Yesberg divided tho third prizes. A nine-bird sweep saw A. Gorman, L. Gorman, and H. C. Walker divide the stakes, each shooting nine birds. In the double rise sweep, of ten birds, C. W. Heslop, L. Gorman, and E. Baker, each killed eight birds, and divided the stakes. In a first-miss-out sweep, R. Mcllwriek won on the 24th bird, L. Gorman being second with 23 kills. A double rise sweep (10 birds) resulted in L. Gorman and E. Baker killing all their birds, and dividing the stakes. The 26th annual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in Knox Hall. Mrs Eoy presided. The secretary reported on the past year's work, which had proved fairly satisfactory, the membership having shown a steady increase. Mrs Simpson (treasurer) presented the balancesheet, showing a credit balance, though smaller than in the previous year. Mrs J. Johns (Cradle Roll superintendent) reported a very successful year's work, the membership having almost doubled in tho year, much of the credit for this being due to Mrs Hoskings. Before vacating the chair, Mrs Eoy thanked members for their loyal support during the year. The election of officers resulted: —President, Mrs Roy; treasurer' Mrs Simpson; secretary, Mrs Gillon; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. F. Nichol, P. J. Cocks and W. B. Scott. Mrs Hobbs was appointed convener of the afternoon tea committee. A discussion on the best method of keeping in touch with isolated members resulted in a decision to send each member an aocount of the monthly meetings. Mrs Harrison was appointed to attend to the matter. A banner for the local union the work of a local member, Miss B. Robinson, was displayed to the meeting. Arrangements were made for a social evening to be held on November 27th, and for a Cradle Roil rally on the afternoon of December 10th, when members of the Cradle Roll, with their mothers, will be tho guests of the W.C.T.U. Though the entries in Clydesdales and pigs for the Waimate A. and P. Show to-morrow are a good deal fewer than those of last year, the entries in the other 'classes are quite satisfactory, in some cases, notably in sheep, being in excess of those of last year. Following is a comparison of class entries, the fig-

ures for last year's show being given Parentheses—Sheen 133 (177), cattle 43 (49), Clydesdales 54 (83), thoroughbreds 5 (9), hacks and hunters 120 (118), light harness horses 12 (13), cobs and ponies 83 (79), pigs 8 (21), dogs 20 (25), dairy produce and sundries 119 (131), pupil.,' cookery 63 (43), writing 29 (16), wool-classing 18 (16), ■ sheep-judging 11. (17); totals 718 (737). j MILFORD. A most successful social and dance was held in the Milford Hall, in aid of the hall funds. Music for the dance was supplied by Kelland's Orchestra, and extras were played by Miss Cain and Mr S. Cross. Mr W. Seeler was M.C. A Monte Carlo dance was by Miss V. Prattley and Mr N. SherriffJ and Miss L. Cain and Mr B. Shaw woA a lucky spot waltz. TEMUKA. Playing in the second round of the Temuka Town and Country Tennis Association's shield competition, the Winchester team defeated St. Joseph.'* on the latter'# courts by 76 games to 40 r lhe monthly meeting of the Temuku branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Methodist schoolroom, Mrs Blakemore poresiding over a large attendance. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mrs Anderson. A temperance fact was read by the president. After, the ordinary business had been completed, Dr. A. S. Mclnnes addressed the meeting. The Temuka sub-branch of the L'lunket Society has arranged to bald itb annual shop day on Tuesday, December 2nd. At present there is a mild epidemic of chicken-pox in Temuka. Mr and Mrs C. L. Fraser, of the Hank of New Zealand, Temuka, have returned from Hiverton.

Miss M. Dwnn, who has severed her connexion with the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Temuka, left for the south last week. Tlie Ilev. Father J. E. Ainsworth, Australia, is visiting Temuka. Father Ainsworth was stationed at St. Joseph's parish, Temuka, about fourteen years ago. The Temuka Amateur Boxing Club's application for a tournament to be held in Temuka in connexion with Shopping Week has been granted bv the rimarn Boxing Association. Temuka Bowling Club met Ashbury in the second round of the South Canterbury rinks chnmpionship at Temuka on Saturday afternoon. The following ivero the results (Ashbury players nnmed first)

Manning, Hensliaw, Spring, Mensies (s) 19 v. Chapman, Harrison, Roberts, Edwards (s) 21.

McKay, Sloan, Hamblyn, o"Hagan (s) 16 v Scrimshaw, Connolly, Pierce, McCallum (s) 28.

Manning, Moore, Clarke, Hamblyn £s) 15 v Ferguson, Jamieson, Taylor, Mclnnes Ca) 2H. Kebby (s) '27 v. Hope, ToplLsn, Levens, HarvHy (s) 17. Totals: Temukn, 88; Ashbury, 78. Playing at Temuka in the junior section of the South Canterbury cricket competition, Celtic beat the local team by a small margin. Temuka batted first and compiled a total of 161 runs (Green 67, Tully 37, Kyne 20). After an unpromising opening, Celtic exceeded Temuka's total by ten runs. For the visitors, the highest scorers wore l>aly (60, not out), Mul* laly (43), and McAuliffe 20. Tlio fortnightly meeting of Waitea Rehrknh wns hplH, Kistpr Pulford, N.G., presiding over a good attendance. Bro Evans. D.D.G.M., and Bro. McCabfi, G.L.R., were present, and were-given a hearty welcome. One fjiister was reported on the sick list. The Alexandrovna Lodge, and IJaphne Lodge, Ashburton, invited members to its birthday celebrations on November "Gt.h. The invitation was accepted. A letter was also received from the returning officer, Geraldine, regarding the electing ot the Grand Lodge representative. New committees for tho enaujng torm were elected, and seven candidates were initiated into the Hebckah Degree.