TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS. TIMARU.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20089, 19 November 1930, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU.

VICEREGAL VISIT. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe spent a busy morning yesterday ill visiting various local institutions. Their Excellencies were accompanied. by Lieutenant J. Elwortliy, K.N. (aide-de-camp). Tho party was escorted by the Mayor o£ Timaru (Nfr W. Angland) and Mrs Anglaiul, and the Town Clerk (Mr B. A. S. Kiilick). The first visit wfts paid to tho Silo flour mill and biscuit factory. On ar-' rival the visitors wero received by ihc manager (Mr J. JI. Bruce) and shown over the mill. Their Excellencies showed much interest in the various processes, and plied their escorts with questions. Her Excellency look a keen interest in tlio baking process, and chatted with the gir]3 ill the packing department of the biscuit factory. The Vice-Regal party next visited the Timnru Hospital, where they were welcomed by the chairman of the .South Canterbury Hospital Hoard (Mr E. Macdonald), the superintendent (Dr. J. C. McKenzie), the matron (Misa F. Lindsay), Messrs R. 8. Griffiths and A. Goodall (members of the Hospital Board). Their Excellencies made a | thorough inspection of the various wards, saying a friendly word to most of the patients. Tho children's ward attracted their Excellencies' special attention, and the children smilingly received their distinguished visitors. The Old People's Home was then honoured with a visit, the party being received by the Master (Mr E. Laverty) and the Matron (M rs Laverty). After inspecting tho institution, their Excellencies clintted for a few minutes with the old people. Tho final visit of the morning was paid to tho Presbyterian Children's Home, where their Excellencies wero received by the Rev. Adam Begg, on behalf of the committee, and tho Women's Auxiliary and staff. Mr Begg mado a brief speech of welcome, and his Excellency gave a short ad-

dress to the children. After inspecting the home, her Excellency was presented with a pretty bouquet. Their Excellencies also paid a brief visit to the Timaru Gardens and inspected tlie begonia house, where a magnificent display of blooms aroused their admiration. The curator (Mr I>. X. Harper) escorted tho visitorß through the begonia house, his Kxcellency remarking on the fine display. Citizens' Welcome. Tho massed ranks of children from the Timaru primary schools and tho unique spectacle of three aeroplanes soaring overhead made a striking scene at Caroline Bay yesterday afternoon, when tho citizens extended a cordial welcome to their Excellencies _ Lord and Ladv Bledisloe. On the dais were seated tlieir Excellencies, Lieutenant J. Klworthy and the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Airs Angland). Tho proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Lord Bledisloe then took the salute from the of honour, which was comprised of Cadets from the Technical College, after which he inspected the guard. On behalf of the Timaru Main School a little girl, Mary Geddes, presented her Excellency witli a bouquet. In officially welcoming their Excellencies to Timaru, the Mayor spoko on tho linos of his previous remarlts with the addition that he made reference to the great rivers of New Zealnnd as tv means of generating electricity for the benefit of industry. Governor-General's Reply. On rising to reply. Lord Bledisloe, who was greeted with prolonged applause, said that- he was rather Rfraid, when ho saw the aeroplanes disporting themselves above, that they would find them much more exciting and interesting than listening to a GovernorGeneral. However, now that that somewhat disconcerting element had been removal, ho could proceed. (Laughter and applause.) Through the Mayor, continued his Excellency, the citizens and the school children of Timaru had been good enough to givo her Excellency and himself a hearty welcome to Tnnfiim. He was glad to Bay that the welcome was an expression of'loyalty to the King, 'which was participated in by every section of the people. (Applause.) During tho live years that he would represent tho King in New Zealand lie hoped that he would etijoy the confidence of every section of the community. (Applause.) The Mayor had made reference to the beauty of the surroundings, and his Excellency hoped that Chey would all recognise" and appreciate the lovely country in which they were privileged to live. No part of the British Empire had a finer climate, nor a greater variety of scenery in a similar area; Lord Bledisloe continued by quoting Cowpor, who said: "He is the freeman whom tho truth makes free, and .ill are slaves beside." No man really enjoyed perfect freedom unless ho could fully enjoy every natural advantage by which ho was (Surrounded. The Mayor' had referred to the necessity for 00-oper:iti:>n. If llieio was one watchword which New Zealand would 1 require in the days to come it was cooperation Thev should endeavour to co-opera to in all sections of the community, in matters religious, as far as ■v.is possible, : n politics, and industrially. "Co-operation'' was the finest motto New 1 Zealand could adopt. In addressing the children, his Excellency sain that at a function that morning a padre had stated that children were the nation's greatest asset. There was nothing more true than that, and there was nothing that he appreciated more than the privilege of meeting the young people of the Dominion. They were Ne\V Zealand's greatest asset, and he hoped that the value of that asset would increase, and that thev would remember that British homes had been the foundation in the past of the "British nation. (Applause.) A good motto for the fichoolboy was "Never let (is rest until our good is better, and our better, best." God had created them, bodv, mind, and. spirit, and if they were to become the perfect beings which their Creator intended they should strive to develop in the be.st possible way. The King had given his Excellency a special message to the children. He had asked him to say that in the days to come the privileges and great responsibilities of the British Empire would rest upon them; and further, his Majesty had appealed to the children never to do anything that would be unbecoming as citizens of the British Umpire. [lis Excellency continued that he had been greatly impressed the previous day by the fine physique c>f the Guards of Honour comprised of students from tho Boys' High School, and said that if Timnru and the rest of New Zealand were made of the same sort of material there was no need to be afraid of the future. Continuing, his Excellency said that there was nothing derogatory in doing manual work. lUiskin, the great architect and artist, had stated that everv man from the King's fcon clown should learn to do something I'inelv and thoroughly, with his hands. There were very few men in important positions in the British Empire, who had not used their hands. The most perfect com-

bination was that of mind, hand, and eve. They .sometimes heard of the happiness of duty, but equally impor- j timfc was the duty ol happiness. They should not allow themselves to become despondent when clouds gathered. The clouds alwavs phojvod a silver lining, which, it' not- visible t<>day, could be seen to-morrow. His tinal, word was: "Keep your heads up; keep ehccrful; do your duty. lii referring to the formation of character, Lord Bledisloe said that the besL explanation of how to form character ho had heard from a New Zealand pulpit not ions; ago. It was: '"Learn to say no when it is wrong to nay yes." Every time thov said no it would be less difficult to say no when tempted in the future. In conclusion his L'xecllency expressed the hope that the children would be given a holiday in honour of the ViceUegal visit —a suggestion which -was greeted with tumultuous applause. Mr George Bcntlev, an old identity of Timaru, who was picturesquely attired in bullock driver's dress, presented Lord Bledisloo with a bullock-diiiver's whip.

His Excellency acknowledged the gift. Women's Club Function. In the afternoon her Excellency was entertained by the members of the South Canterbury Women's Club. TEMUKA. Mrs A. S. Mclnnes, Temuka, is at present attending IHo Conference of Phmkeb Societies, in Wellington. aS delegate for the Tomuka Sub-Branch. M iss Dwyer, of (ho Technical Instruction branch of the Education Department, is at present visiting Temuka. At the meeting of the Temuka Mothers' Union, tho branch entertained members of tin; Timaru and Pleasant Point branches. After a short service in St. Peter's Church, the gathering adjourned to the Parish Hall, whero ft programme of musical items was given by Mesdames Stanley and lteliu (songs), and Maori girls (poi dances, nnd a song). Tliat u novice boxing tournament bo held in Temuka, and that tho central of it bo in the hands of tho .South Canterbury Boxing Association, was a decision of a meeting of tho Temuka Amateur Boxing Club, yesterday morning, and at which Mr T. Sheen, senr., presided. A meeting of those interested in resuscitating tho Temuka Floral nild Horticultural Society, was held in Temuka, Mr J. T. Smart presiding. Mr Furn Smith moved: "That the Temuka Horticultural Society bo resuscitated, and that it should carry on from the point nt which it been in© defunct." Tho motion was seconded by Mr Hut ton and carried unanimously. The election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P. ; president, Mr J. T. Smart; vice-presi-dent. Mr Furn Smith ; secretary and teasurer, Mr K. G. King; genera! committee, Mesdames \\ . P. Routledge. C. J. Taylor, I). Taylor v JRooney. Messrs J Hatton, \V. T. Kincston. 0. J. Wattson, the G. K. Watson, arid officers ex-oflicio. It was decided that u show be held in the autumn. It was arranged that the Society should linvo speakers to address the meetings of the committee 011 subjects of general interest to horticulturists, and Mr Smith agreed to address tho first meeting WOODBURY. The monthly meeting of the Woodburr Women's Institute was held, when Mrs Williams (president) presided over an attendnneo of sixtv members. Two now members were. elected. Mrs J. McDouald was appointed to act as delegate to the halfyearly federation meeting, in place of Mrs Blukiaton, who is nimble to attend. A thrift stall at the Federation meeting is to be in the hands of Mrs M. S. Barker. Alias Kuubley, Timaru, gave a very interesting talk on the principles to bo applied in giving first aid to the injured, following this with a very instructive demonstration oil how to apply first aid, and how to resuscitate the apparently drowned, or any one who had suffered a severe electric shock. A hearty vote of thanks to Miss Knubley was proposed by Mrs McLeod. seconded by Mrs Kennedy, and carried bv acclamation. A debate. "which has produced the finer women—tho Victorian era, or the present, day?'' resulted in many good impromptu speechcß, and on a show of hands the honours fell to Ihn present day. Tho following were hostesses: Mesdames Lack, MeKeown, 'I. "• Wooding, and Nolan, and the Misses

Webb mid Vanno Tlie snles table was laden witli a great variety oF articles, find a brißk trade was done in garden plants and small tninjl* suitable for Christmas pifts. Mrs T. P. Wooding has returned from Burnham, wliei-p she has been visitiiifr Iter daughter. Mrs Aubrey Scott. ... Mrs Mcintosh is visitm" ber sisterMrs D. MaeDonnld. Christchnrch. WAIMATE. A Waimato motorist is a Milkiror at tho hands of the sr.eak thief. LeavinK his fiir m hie one evening with a full tank of petrol, ami •with tlx; garage door unlocked, he iound nest morning that an over-night visitor had drained four gallons of petrol out of tho tank.A youiiE man, Harold Boattie, was thrown from a horse yesterday and he was taken s to Iho AVa imato Hospital i-i an unconscious state. Employed l-.v Mr F. J. Meyer, of Hook, Beattie, with ft fellow employee named J. G. Brin, was riding round the sheep, lkattie's horse, it nppears, wn.s a jmnpv.r and it was put at a cyclone? wire feilce. Appnrently it ran into the fence, throwing Beattie heavily. Bain, who was nearby, immediately Went for assistance,' to the homestead, and the injured man was conveyed to the hospital. Before Messrs W. 10. Evans and J. Tamblyn, .I.l'.'s, in the Waimate Magistrate's Court yesterday, judgment for plaintiff, by default, with 'cost-;, was Riven iti the civil ease. McBauchlan Bros. v. James Reynolds, claim £1 1~5 costs 10s.

The Waimiifce Flap Reading (,'irelo presented John Drink-water's "Bird in Hand" before a larne number, in Knox Olinrch 1[ ;i 11. The ports were taken by Mrs C; G. Hulnics. Miss G. Holmes, Messrs D; S. Cliisliolm. S. C. Read, A. Sawell, A. C'ndwallader, S. T. Fitrii. and Forbes Wallace. Each shewed marked ability, and gave a very realistic interpretation. The proceeds of the entertainment are in aid of the Hiph School library and prize fund, which should benefit considerably. On behalf of the school, Mr Cliisholm thanked the Circle for its help.