TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20366, 13 October 1931, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU.

BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETS. Tlie Timaru Borough Council held its fortnightly meeting last evening, the Mayor, Mr T. "W. Satterthwaite, prosiding. The purchase of an electric range for the new Caroline Bay tea-rooms was recommended by the Omnibus and Electric Light and Power Committee. A report covering the half-yearly returns of receipts and payments of the Timaru omnibus service was presented by the Town Clerk, Mr E, Killick, who wrote: — "It will be noted that there has been a falling off in the revenue from fares of £4OB compared with the corresponding period last year, which in turn was £206 less than for the corresponding period the previous year." ho stated. "The receipts, however, for the 12 months this year were estimated to be £I4OO less and the receipts are usually less during the first half of the year. This, however, does not get away from the fact that the receipts from fares are showing a downward tendency, though as regards the half-year under review it is not disproportionate from the estimate made at the commencement of the year. "As regards the probable result of this year's trading transaction," the report concluded, after traversing the whole position in detail, "as these aro for all practical purposes on a cash basis a revised estimate of the receipts and expenditure for the year after perusal of the statement for the first six months thereof enables a fairly close approximation to be arrived at, and as on these lines we may assume that the estimates will not only be closely maintained but will end with a credit balance, the loss for the year should be represented by the item receipts from the special rate, £lßl6. less the extent to which the estimates above referred to close on the credit side. It would appear, therefore, that the annual loss of the omnibus service has now reached its limit and is not likely to bo greater than heretofore." After Considering thiß statement the Omnibus, Electric Power, and Light Committee decided that the omnibus engineer should report further as to whether there were any directions in which economy could be effected, whether by elimination of any particular trips or in any other direction. A letter was received from the act-ing-secretary of the Municipal Association stating that the cost of petrpl was laid before the executive at its meeting, and upon its instructions he had made representations to thq Government with a view to assisting, if possible, in a reduction of the prices charged for municipal supplies generally. The Council reports were adopted. The Council decided to increase brokerage to 1 per cent, on £BOOO of debentures in the renewal loan remaining unsold.' It also decided to increase the interest on temporary deposits to 4 per oent. Town Planning Committee. The Town Planning Committee reported that it had considered the bylaws drafted by the Borough Engineer dealing with the erection of new buildings and the Conversion of existing buildings for use as flats, apartment or tenement houses. It recommended that the Borough Engineer's draft be approved, With the addition that provision be made for party walls to be either in 9in brick or 6in reinforced concrete. A letter was considered from Mr P. E. Webb asking if in computing the amount of compensation to be paid for the Chaucer street .division that the amount of £3. 17s 6d for registration other fees be taken into consideration. The committee recommended that the amount of £45, being the valuation placed upon the land in question by Messrs George Bowker and Co., be offered Mr Webb in full satisfaction for the land taken. The General Committee's report stated: It was decided that the Ashbury Park football ground should be handed over forthwith to the curator, the Borough Engineer to undertake to provide him with the necessary horses for any work on it. Following receipt of an estimate of £62 14s ifor the provision of two main gates at the Onslow street entrance to the West End Park, the committee held the matter over for consideration with the estimates. Borough Engineer's Report The Borough Engineer (Mr T. O. Fox), in his report, stated:— The repairs to Craigie avenue north of Catherine street are practically finished. The regrading of Hassall street prior to metalling between Harper street and Woodlands road-is nearly finished, and further west the roadway has been brought to proper Bhape, and with a little more work on it should be in good order for sealing about December. The pathway in Hassall street, on the south side,, between Craigie avenue and Cain street, has been regraded and shingled. The kerbing and channelling in Wai-iti road, between Selwyn street and Nile street, was finished, and fonr channel crossings put in for property owners. The cost of the former work was £ 74 4s 2d. The footpath on the east side of Turnbull street was repaired, and dangerous intersections of channels at the junction of Church street and Grey road were improved. The two outlets to stormwater drains into Caroline Bay were lengthened in consequence of the construction of the outside the parking areas. On Wednesday, September 23rd. a channel . was made through the shingle bank to reduce the water level of the Otipua 'lagoon, and a stream was maintained for three days, when the sea blocked the opening. Eight permits for buildings have been issued of a total value of £3095. These include three dwellings, two house additions, one shop addition, and one garage. In Ashbury and West End Parks the construction of croquet lawns is proceeding. A start has been made with the widening of Hobbs street, and it is hoped that a better allocation of the labour svailable will be oia.de in future at the Labour Department, as on one occasion no men were available for one of the Council works. This upsets the usual routine, but I understand that from now on a better system will be followed. q The heavy rainfall on the morning of Saturday September 26th, caused considerable damage to the borough streets. Almost without exception no stormwater drain or swap was able to carry sufficient water to prevent flooding. As there was a heavy hailstorm the hailstones also contributed towards the blocking °f. _ Even the large culverts discharging into the sea, with the exception of the Waimataitai creek, were unable to carry the whole volume delivered to them. Ab an indication of the pressure to which the drains were sub-

jected, there were several instances where heavy iron plates and concrete slabs covering man-holes were forced up and moved considerable distances by the rush of water. On Saturday afternoon two gangs and two trucks attended to the worst washouts, and on Monday fifteen men and five carts were effecting repairs. Annual Singing Contest. The second annual contest for the Kennedy singing eup was held on Saturday evening, eight students of the Boys' High School competing. Mr Ralph Holdgate, who judged, spoke appreciatively of the high standard attained. The winner in particular had an unusually sweet, lyric tenor voice. The second placed competitor, a baritone, ran the winner exceptionally close, and he (the judge) was pleased to present this competitor with a special prize. The awards were : L. Evans ("Bonnie Mary"), Kennedy singing cup .. .. 1 C. Goulding ("Mountain Lovers"), special prizr given by Mr K. Holdgate .. .. 2 K. Fleming ("Devon, Glorious Devon") and C. Woodward ("The Gay Highway") .. 3 The other competitors were:—N. McCreath ("The Aiidshipmite"), C. Robertson ("Mariette"), R. McKinley ("Mandalay''), O'Morgan ("I am a Friar of Orders Grey"). During the evening the band played three spirited marches. Mr Noel Kennedy sang two songs, "1 Heard you Singing " and "Invictus." The School quartet party (C. Woodward, S. Brooks, D. Fearn, L. Evans) rendered "There was a Boy." The Rector, Mr W. Thomasj proposed a vote of thanks to the judge, Mr Holdgate, for his assistance. Presentations. _ Mr A. Noel Leslie, who is being married shortly, was met by his colleagues of the Timaru branch of the Union Steam Ship Co.. and presented with a cut-glass salad bowl and servers, and a cake dish of similar design. Mr W. S. Gilbert, Timaru manager, made the presentation and congratulated Mr Leslie on the important step ho was taking. Mr Leslie, who is a vice-president of Timaru High School Old Boys' Association, was met by a large gathering of Old Boys, and presented by the president, Mr J. P. Steven, on behalf of tho Association, with a very fine engraved clock. Mr Leslie's interest in tho welfare of the Association was referred to by Mr Steven, who said that the recipient had boen a prominent member during the last fourteen years. The gift, ho said, was accompanied by the best wishes of members of the Association. Mr Leslie suitably acknowledged the gift. A further presentation was made to Mr Leslie by the members of the Waiiti Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon. In asking Mr Leslie to accept a handsome oak tt-ay, the president of the Club (Mr G. P. Lawson) stressed the active part Mr Leslie, who was immediate past president, had taken in the aftairs of the club, and wished him every success in his future life. Mr , Leslie suitably replied. WAIMATE. At a largely attended meeting, it was decided to re-form tho Waimate Cricket Club. The officers of the club were elected as follows:—Patrons, the Mayor (Mr G. Dash) and Mr «?. Bitchener, M.P.; president, Mr T. H. Stevens; club captain, Mr K. Gourley; secretary, Mr 8. Fleming; genoral committee, Messrs J. Sherwin, F. 8001, F. Wilce, S. Fleming, D. Keyes, and Captain N. A. Rattray. j Subscriptions were fixed as follows: —Seniors, 15s; under 20, 7s 6d; under 16, ss. Opening day was fixed for Thursday, October 15th, with a match, president's team v. vice-president's. Mr Keyes moved that a donation of £3 3s bo voted to the High School towards equipment. Mr 800 l seconded, i and the motion was approved. ! -A-fc tie conclusion of the meeting, on the motion of Mr D. C. Brown, it was decided to write thanking the trustees of the old club for handing over tly»ir funds and equipment to start the new club. The committee met at tho conclusion of the general meeting, thero being present the president (Mr T. H. Stevens), and Messrs F. 8001, K. Gourley, D. Keyes, F. Wilce, A. W. Sawell, J. Sherwin, and the secretary (Mr S. Fleming). The president was appointed to negotiate for the purchase of a new practice net. On the motion of Mr Keyes, it was decided that in tho meantime only a one-grade competition be played, the trophy for same to be the ashes of an old club bat which will be burned officially on opening day. WINCHESTER. The second last of a series of social evenings, organised under the auspices of the general committee of St. •Tohn's Church, was enjoyably spent b\ a very good attendance of supporters on Wednesday evening, when thp competitions were won by Miss E. f-eott., Mrs J. C. South, and Messrs A. H. Crlpps and W. Currie. The final srcial will take place in a fortnight's time. Miss Good (Hawera) is the guest ot Mrs Stone-Wigg. Waihi School. Mr G. B Orbell, who has been on a visit to Dunedin, returned home last week. The opening of the Winchester Tennis and Croquet Club took place on Saturday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of members and victors, several surrounding clubs being represented. The official opening was made by the president, Mr G. Burborough, after which all joined in the many games that were played. Under the supervision of Mrs W. Bradshaw, croquet club captain, an interesting competition was enjoyed on the croquet lawn, while further competitions kept tennis players engaged on the asnha't courts Mr J. L. Stone-Wigg. of Waihi Colfge, who has been on a trip to England. returned last week. ORARI. During the north-west gale on Saturday, trees were despoiled of their tranches, loose sheets torn off roofs, hoards ripped off sheds, and swinging gates and doors broken off their hinges. Tn the vegetable and flower gardens, plants of all sorts suffered, while those exposed to the full force of the gale were laid flat. The waste-paper tank in the school grounds was lifted oft the ground, tumbled over, and blown from one end of the ground to the other, scattering papers everywhere. Sharp heavy rain showers from the nor'-west followed the storm in tne late afternoon and evening, continuing through part of the night.

TEMUKA. Fishing conditions in many of the Strath Canterbury rivers and streams were good during the week-end, although the Opihi was practically unfishable, the water bedng very muddy. One of the most popular streams was tho Waihi, which was very heavily fished, but although it yielded good eport, the fish were mostly small, many of them being of an untakable size. Good sport was provided by the Pareom, tiy-iishing being possible for practically its full length. One Temuka angler had good fishing with castingrod and minnow in the gorge. Fly-fishing of quite a high order is obtainable in most of the local streams now, and once the north-west winds abate conditions should be excellent. Tho Temuka Unemployment Committee met on Friday evening, Mr A. W. Buzan presiding. The chairman reported that members of tho Unemployment Board, the South Canterbury Employment Council, and the Timaru Employment Committee had met on that morning, when, speaking of the No. 5 Scheme, members of the Board had expressed the opinion that all work undertaken should be of a reproductive nature. Tiny had agreed to his suggestion that draining and clearing rushes in the Milford and Clandcboye districts would como under this heading. Mr W S. Dale wrote suggesting that drainage work and sivjimp clearing would be good practical work for unemployed under the No. 5 Scheme. The letter was received, a recommendation to this eifect having been sent to tho Unemployment Board eomo weeks ago. Several applications for work under the 4A Scheme were considered, four beinsc approved, nnd three held in abeyance pending further particulars. GAPES VALLEY. The annual dance and presentation of trophies of tho Gapes Valley Miniature Rifle Club was held on Thursday evening. Excellent danco music wks provided by a Timaru orchestra, and extras were played by Mrs hi. Patrick and Miss J. Patrick. The duties ot M.C.'s were carried out by Messrs J. Tindall and T. le Loivre. Tho club captain (Mr W. M. Patrick) referred to the success of the club during the past season. After congratulating the winners of tho trophies, ho called on the president of the club (Mr A. McKenzie) to present the awards, as follows:—Alessrs le Leivre Bros', trophy, W. Hall; club trophy, J. Fifield; Mr I). Maedonald's trophy, E. Patrick; Mr V. J. le Leivre's trophy, G. F. Patrick; Mr A. H. Roberts' trophy, YV. G. Patrick; club's trophy. H. Waller; Mr W. G. Patrick's trophy, W. Haywood. Mr W. Hall's trophy, E. P. Barker; Mr W. P. D. Barker's trophy, L. Patrick; Mr P. Mnlvihill's trophy, A. Haywood; Mr T. Hall's trophy S. Clement; Mr W. Haywood's trophy, T. lo Leivre; C.F.C.A. trophy, \V. Hall; Mr T. D. Burnett's trophy, I<. le Leivre; Mr T. D. Burnett's trophv. R. Patrick; Mr F. South's trophy, "W E. Patrick; aggregate trophy, presented bv Mr A. McKenzie. A. Patrick 1406; runner-un, J. Fifiold, 1403; Mr P. Campbell's challenge cup, P. Patrick. ORARI BRIDGE. Ideal weather conditions favoured the opening of the Orari Bridge Tennis Court, and visitors were present from Orari, Arundel and Woodbury Clubs. The president (Mr G. Martin), in declaring the court open, welcomed the visitors, and wished the club a prosperous season. A tournament was held, the winners being Mrs Chambca (Orari), and W. Foster (Arundel). Tho following were the scores: — First Hound—Miss C. Rule and A. Lewis 2 v. Miss J. Rule and W. Foster 3, Miss Glover and Matheson 4 v. M.Ss Ford and W. Baker 1, Mrs Chambers and A. Morris o v. Miss McLean and G. Dunn 0, Mrs South and McNicol 4 v. Miss Lysaght and J. Lorimer 1, Mrs Watson and Miss M. Ferguson 2 v. Miss Muff and Miss H. Ferguson 3, Misses Heney and Vincent 2v. Misses Tavener nnd Meg Vincent 3, Miss Pratt and Mrs Lorimer 1 v. Miss Stevens and \V. South 4. Second Round —Mrs Watson ' and McNicol 3 v. Mrs South and A. Morris 2, Miss Meg Vincent and W. Baker 2 v. Miss Stevens and A. Lewis 3, Miss McLean and W. South 2 v. Misses Muff and C. Rule 3. Mrs Chambers and Foster 5 v. Misses M. and H. Ferguson 0. Mi c s Vincent and Matheson 3 v. Misses Ford nnd Tavener, 2. Misses Lysaght end Glover 1 v. Mrs Morris and Miss Pratt 4, Miss J. Rule and Tiorimer 3 v. Mrs Lorimer and G. Dunn 2. FAIRLIE. The monthly meetinor of the Fairlie District High School Cpmmitteo was held in the school. Present:—Messrs C. J. Talbot (chairman), H. Carlton, J. R. Wyber, P. O'Connor, W. Scott, A. R. Manchester, J. A. Fraser, A. Cooper, and G. Lyons, secretary. The headmaster, Mr R. G. Watson, reported that the school roil showed that the number of primary pupils was 2i.V, and secondary 3d. The average attendance was 208 primary, and 31.4 secondary The dental clinic was well under way, and should be completed in the course of a few days. Repairs and improvements asked for in connexion with the residence were being carried out, and all work should be completed in about ten days. The Canterbury Education Board wrote notifying that if a guarantee of a roll-number of 35 could be given in 1932, the Board would consider advertising for an assistant in the High School, to commence duties on February Ist, 1932. In reference to the consolidation, the secretary wrote that although the Board agrees that consolidation of Te Ngawai and Cricklewood with Fairlie might be advisable and economical, there were various reasons why the matter should not be passed at the present time. The visitors for the month, Messrs Scott and Wyber, reported on the requirements at the school. During the time the unemployed had been working at the school, Mrs Watson had provided morning tea, and on the motion of Messrs Scott and O'Connor, it was decided that a letter of appreciation lie forwarded to Mr and Mrs Watson for their kindness. Messrs Manchester and Fraser were appointed visitors for the month. Accounts amounting to £l9 2s 9d were passed for payment, and the meeting closed. _ . The quarterly meeting of the Fairlie Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society was held in tho rest room. PresentMesdames Carter (in the chair), le Cren, Manchester, Bradd ck, scott. S. Gulinghtun, Goodwin Misses McDonald, and Marshall (secretary). The nurse's reports for the months of .Tune, July, and August, wore read, the nurse stating that all the work was progressing satisfactorily. The secretary stated that after paying the balance on the car, and the To Nsawai Sub-Branch their share, whi"h was £4O. there was a balance ot £4O. wh'cli is to be kept, if rossihle, as tho nucleus of a new car fund. The balance-sheet of the frncv rlress dance showed n profit of £l4 10s. Mrs Tnlhot and the seeretar" were appointed to represent the Sub-Branch at the half-yearly meeting to be hefcl in Geraldme. GERALDINE. Variable conditions prevailed m Geraldine on Saturday. The weather was oxtremely warm, with a moderate nor'-west wind during the morning, which increased in force in the after-