MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20328, 29 August 1931, Page 4

MID-CANTERBURY

—* — ASHBURTON. MAGISTRATE'S COURT. t A sitting of the Magistrate's Court was liekl yesterday morning, when Mr C. K. Orr Walker, S.M., presided. For failing to give way to traffic on his right, Jimmy King, market gardener, was lined 10s and costs. Jesper West Comyns and Arthur Hardy were each fined 10s and costs for driving a motor-truck without a license.

Charges of driving an unregistered motor-car and not having a driver's license were preferred against George Muekle. Hj was fined £3 and costs on tho first charge, and 10s and costs on the second. Andrew Grant, a farmer, of i'airlie, was charged with, having driven a motor-car along the Main South road, Tinwald, at a speed dangerous to the public. Mr W. D. Campbell (Timaru) appeared for defendant. The information was dismissed. A young man whose name was suppressed was charged with stealing a pocket-knife, valued at Is 3a. the property of Isadora Lorgelly. Senior-Scr-weant H. Martin said that while malcfng a purchase in the shop of Mr Lorgelly, in the Arcade, defendant took the knife. Mr C. G. JDrury, who appeared for defendant, said that it was a case of sudden temptation, and asked that his name be suppressed. The request was granted, and the charge was dismissed.

For failing to pay tho unemployment levy, Charles Davidson was ordered to pay 10s costs, Clyde Clarence .Marsden (three charges) £2 and costs 10s, Walter Stanley Beech (three charges) £2 and costs 10s, and Walter Edwin Beere £1 and costs 10s. The charge against Charles Lindsay was dismissed. The application of William Thomas Angus to have a separation order annulled in respect of his wife, on the grounds that tho parties had cohabited, was refused, with costs £l. lhe evidence in connexion with tho case was heard last Court day, when the Magistrate reserved his decision. In giving •judgment, he stated that he had prepared a statement for both parties concerned in tho faso, but this was not for publication'. On a judgment summons; W. rhornIcy was ordered to pay the Shell Co. of New Zealand tho sum of £ls 9s 5d with costs £1 Is, on or before September 30th, in default fourteen days' unrr judgment for plaintiff, by default, was given in each of the following cases: —Inhabitants South Rakaia Road District v. A. F. C. Rushton, £8 16s 3d; W v T. Richardson v. il. A. Lloyd, £29.

Juvenile Court. For breaking insulators, threo boys were admonished, and erich ordered to pay 2s 6d costs, at a sitting of the Juvenile Court yesterday morning. On a charge of theft another boy was admitted to probation for twelvo months. Loyal Ashburton Lodge. Thq N.G., Bro. W- K. Wateis presided over tho meeting of the Lojal Ashburton Lodge, M.L., 4 '' vin _ Thursday evening. A motion of sym patliy was passed with the relatives of Bro W. J. Patching, who died recently * A welcome was extended to a visitor from tho Loyal Taupuka Lawrence. Sick pay, amounting to 10s lOd, was passed for payment in favour of 120 members. One candidate was elected and two. proposals lor membership were received. - A.O.F. Tho Past Chief .Rangers' Court. pi tho Ancient Order of Foresters met on Thursday evening, Bro. I*. >JHefford presiding over of 14. Bro. C. J. Bax was tlfanked for his report on the meeting of tno executive in Christchuieh. Bro. - was appointed deputy ritual visor. It was agreed that future meetings be held monthly, the next being at Rakaia in September. An invitation is being extended to all inary tho order to be present: It was decided to challenge Court Ashburton to a card match. Golf. Tho draw for the mixed foursomes, to bo played this afternoon, is as .lot-

the final round. As a result of consistent play during tho season the Orari team ran out winners, wjtli points, South End second with bJ poi tits, and Bowlers third with o7 points. At tho end of the evening tho shield was presented by the Mayor of Geraldine, Mr B. R. Macdonald, to Mr H. J. Brenton, captain of the Orari teatti, and in doing so he congratulated the team on its success and its very, sporting play. Mr Brenton suitably replied. ■ The Orari School Committee has obtained the service of unemployed labour and is effecting some improvements in and around the school grounds. 'l'hroe large trees at tho l front of the school have hodn cut down, part of tho garden plot is being dug over, while the basketball ground will also be topdressed. Workmen are busy on the Orari tonnis courts. The club is having "the bottom court topdressed, while the top court is to have the cracks repaired in order to make th§ court more useful for competition play. The courts should be in good cfindition for opening day towards the end of September. Efforts are being made lo form a 'Bible Vclass < in connexion with the Orari Anglican Church, and the initial meeting was held a week ago. Another meeting is being held this week, when it is expected there will he a fairly representative attendance of tho young folk of the neighbourhood. Though it is still early in the season, one or two lambs have already been seen in and around Ornri.- The main season begins in September, and it is to bo hoped that tho district will not suffer any heavy weather to handicap further the already severely tri-'d farmers.

ARUNDEL. The Howard Hall, Arundel, was filled to overflowing on the occasion of the residents! ball. The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens relieved with touches of colour. The function was a great success and reflected great credit on the organisers. Music was supplied by Kelland's Orchestra, and the duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr Hewitt. The Mont© Carlo waltz was won by Miss M. Charles ijmd Mr I?. Ford, and a lucky spot waltz by Mi and Miss Ross. Aftei; supper had been served a. presentation was made to Miss Bremrier, Who was leaving the district, having been appointed to the Otaio School. Mr R. Johnstone, chairmart of the Arundel School Committee, in making the presentation of an eightday clock and a cheque, referred to the excellent work done by Miss during her term of office, and expressed 4he regret of the residents at her departure. Miss Bremner replied and thanked the people for their many kindnesses during her stay at Arundel.

lows: —L. J. Watt and Mrs Rawnsley svith C. Bonnington and Miss Cowan, E. A. Cockrott and Mrs L. J. Watt with G. B. Williams and Miss Rawnsley, R. B. Lambert and Miss Miliichamp with C. A. Cuff and Miss Bland, V. W. Russell and Miss E. Brown with R. W Orr and Mrs Billcliff, H. G. Kemp and Miss Bonnington, wHh C. B. Gass and Mrs J. Lane, G. I. Miller and Miss Boot with S. J. Thomas and Mrs Kennedy, M. MacMillan and Miss S. Newton with S. H. Truman and Mrs W. H. Mulligan, B. McSherry and Mrs Lambert with W. Hedges and Miss M. Lane, L. Christmas and Mrs Condell with K. Nicoll and Miss J. Findlay, D. A. Lawson and Mrs S. J. Thomas with A. Lane and Mrs Seldon, H. S. Billcliff and Mrs Lewis with H. R Bonnington and Mrs Connor, H. G. Ferrier and Miss M. Findlav with scorer. Pigs and Poultry. The prices of both pigs and poultry at the auction market yesterday were about on _a par with those of last week. Yesterday's prices were: — Poultry: -Roosters, 4s to 4s 10d; hens, 2s 9d to 4s Gd; ducks, 4s to 6s, all per pair; geese, 3s to 3s 3d each. Pics: Baconers, up to £3 10s 6d; porkers, up to £2 lis; stores, 30s to 345; wcaners, 17s to 295. Women's Institute. The monthly'meeting of the Ashburton Women's institute was held vestt r--1 day, when Mrs W. G. Marshall presided over an attendance of 90. It was reported that tho medicine bottle drive tor the funds of tha Ashburton Women's Relief Committee had yielded £1 0s 2d. A demonstration on the preparation of wool tor making articles in tho home was given by Mrs W. Bruce, of Low-c-Jiffe, who advocated that more use lie made of wool, upon which so many primany producers were depending. She was "accorded a vote of thanks. Mrs G. Arthur exhibited a mat constructed from dyed sugar-sacks, demonstrating the uso that conl.l be made of the sacks. A competition for the best uso that could be made from one pound of flour was held, the judges, Mesdames R. Buxton mid E. W. M. Cole, making the following awards: —Mrs W. fL Woods 1, Mrs H. Miller 2, Mrs O. Moore 3. An exhibition of fancy dancing was given by Miss G. Bushell's pupils. In a discussion on the question, "Ts Man Superior to Womanf' Mrs Marshall took Iho affirmative and Mcsdames Coate3 and A. Brown and Miss E. J. VVfftr. the negative. Tho latter won by a large majority. The hostesses for tho afternoon were Mesdamos H. It. (J. McElrea, >?. Russell, J.T. Black, A. B. Shaw, A. Shaw, and Miss N. Patterson., RAKAIA. The annual meeting of the Rakaia Dental Clinic Committee was held on Friday, Mr R. Crov presiding over a fair attendance. The balance-sheet presented by the treasurer, the Iter. A. S. Morrison, showed that £96 had been collected for the building fund. Of this amount £9O had been torwarded to tho Department for the erection of the building with tho Government subsidy, and £6 had been placed in tho general .fund. The furniture for the dental room had cost £lB 9s 5d and tho upkeep, including caretaking, laundry, and electric light and power, amounted to 10s a week while tho nurse was at work. The report showed that tho services of Miss Box, the dental nurse, were much appreciated by parents and children. The first round of charting and attending to the teeth of the children in the nine schools served by tho clinic, had been completed, and Nurse Box was now engaged in revision work. It was decided in view of possible charges to be taado for work done by the dental clinic that each school committee raise its proportion of the cost in any way they choose. Mr R. Croy was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year, and the Rev. A. S. 'Morrison secretary and treasurer.

DORIE. On Tuesday evening *in tho Avdamine Hall, a very enjoyable social was held in aid of the liall fund. There was a fair attendance. Competitions wore won by Mrs McKie, Miss E. Johnston, and Messrs J. Beattio, and R. Kingsbury. The games were controlled by Mr F. Alexander. Musio for the dancing was supplied by Mr W. ltankin, and Mr J. Beard was M.C. There was a attendance at tho weekly shoot of the Doric Miniature Rifle Club, and some good shooting was done for a trophy 'presentbd by tho club. Six competitors tied for first place, and in tho third shoot Ray Kingsbury won, with L. Harrison in second place. t HINDS. Tha monthly meeting of the Hinds Women's Institute was held in the Public Hall on "Wednesday. Mrs Hanna (president) presided over a good attendance which included several new members. After the conclusion of business, Miss Watt, matron of the Ashburton Public Hospital, waa introduced and she gave a very interesting address on "Hygiene." A vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. A roll call, "My Pet Economy," brought forth a number of fresh ideas and recipes. Tho competition, "Hidden Btiok Titles,'' proved most amusing and di(ficult, points being gained by Mrs Middlemass and Miss T. Rickard. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Tarbotton, Mrs Franipton, and Mrs Musson. MOUNT SOMERS. There was a good attendances at the weekly shoot of the Mt. Somers Miniature Riflo Club, on Tuesday evening, when the final shoot for tho No. 4 trophy was fired in conjunction with shoots for the W. N. Hood memorial and Woolmer's cups. Best scores were: —Senioi-s: W. Morgan, L. Hood 68-06, H. Morgan 67-66, H. Hood 66, C. Stephen 65-65, J. Gorrie 63, C. Gluyas 62-62; juniors: G. Marsh 35, T. Morgan, A. Marsh 34, W. Smith, J. Gorrio, H. Morgan, L. Hood, H. Hood, W. Morgan, and C Stephen tied for 1 tne senior trophy, and shoot off, the junior trophy being won outright by G. Marsh. In a shoot off for Messrs Hammond and Turner's trophy, between ,H. and W. Morgan, L. Hood. Gorrie, and Smith, the first-named four again tied, and re-shoot. "With the competition of 16 shoots for the W N. Hood memorial cup (for the highest aggregate of 12 shots out of 16, including handicaps), L. Hood has been declared the winner with 864 i, W Morgrfn 856, and H. Hoicl Boo£. being runners-.up. With 12 completed shoots for the Woolmer's cup, leading positions are, L. Hood 798, H. Morgan 796, and W. Morgan 789! The weekly class of the W.E.A., held on Wednesday, was well attended, when a play, "I>ear Brutus." by J. M. Barrie, and the opera, "Carmen," were read. Unsettled weather has been experienced during the past week, heavy rain falling on Fridav and again on Tuesday, over an inch and a ouarter heinrr recorded. The rain, besides rer>lenishine: the diminished water supnlies of houseiiflds was welcomed hy farmers, as with a return to warmer weather a mnrV e d growth of pastures can he looked for.