TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20551, 20 May 1932, Page 7

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

COUNTY COUNCILS r —♦ . AMURI. At th« monthly meeting of the Amuri County Council there were present—Or», M, Bethell (chairman), H. R. Davison, J. J, Dunqan, R. Jlereer, K. Pettlgrew, G. O. Rutherford, W. Hanmer Atkinson, It, h. Jameson, and J. J. Gallagher. The chairman reported haying interviewed Dr. F. Smale with reference to a suitable lighting- plant for the doctor'it house, and that the doctor preferred the construction of a water wheel, and had agreed to supply further details. Dr. Smale wrote with further reference, to, the matter, and stated that, with the Council's permission, he Would go ou with the jpb, and asked if the Council would -take Ove'r the plant when satisfactorily completed. Jt was resolved, "That provided proper arrangements were ma.do.with land owner, and that a satisfactory demonstration of thq plant was made, the Council would agree to take over the whole plant at a cost n<>l exceeding £50." Th« chairman was appointed the Council's lepresontative ou the District Highways Council- , . Sir H- Palmer wrote applying for a branch w»ter*«ce on land recently acquired by him. The matter was referred to the Water. race Committee. The aeoounts presented, amounting to £OOB 3a lOd, wero passed for poymeut.

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TIMAKU. TOWN CLOCK. A deputation consisting of members of the Timaru Borough Council, led by the Deputy-Mayor (Mr A. Kennedy) and Mr Clyde Carr, M.P., waited on the Postinaster-General (tho Hon. Adam Hamilton) on the Timaru railway station yesterday afternoon to make representations to him on the proposed demolition of the Post Office clock by the Public Works Department. Mr Kennedy said that local architects had visited the clock that day and had found only two small cracks, which could easily be bolted and plated. In reply, the Minister said he would see if there could not be some negotiation before the demolition was started. He said that cortain boroughs had taken steps to protect tho towers at their own expense rather than havo them demolished. The annual meeting of the South Canterbury Croquet Association was held yesterday afternoon, Mrs W. Taylor presiding over a good attendance. The president's annual report Btated that tho year just closed had been successful, and rolations between all the clubs had been very amicable. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £2B 13s 10d. The election of officers resulted as follows; President, Mrs W. Taylor; vice-president, Mr G. T. Dawson; secretary' and treasurer, Mrs A. A. B. Pennefather; assistant-secretary, Mrs D. McLennan. Mrs H. W. Hall was nominated for the position of hon. handicapper, and Mr G. Hart for the position of hon. referee. Mr A. M. H. Bhirtcliff was appointed hon. auditor. The competition flags were-presented as follows:—A Grade, Aorangi; B Grade, Allcnton; C Grade, Ashbury. The A Grade silver button was won by Miss Morgan (Aorangi), the B. Grade by Mrs Gabites (Timaru), and the C Grade by Mrs Foote (Ashbury). Maori Festival. At the Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening the Eev. A. J. Scamer's Methodist Maori Mission party presented a varied programme of concerted numbers, poi dances, waiatas, and in-strumental-items. The players were Te Pihama, Raiha 11. Wercta, T. Tutcao, E. Tawhai, Paikea Teka, Wanairangi Toka, Airiinl Wcreka, Sister Kangimarie, and Rangipeha. In Bankruptcy. A deficiency of £lslß 3s lid was disclosed by Elwood Cuthbertson, bankrupt restaurauteur, of Timaru, to a largely attended meeting of his creditors yesterday afternoon. The Official Assignee (Mr W. Harto) presided. The schedule of finances 'showed that the liabilities owing to unsecured creditors totalled £IO7B 15s Bd, and. the debts owing to secured creditors were £784 8s 3d, the values of tho securities being estimated at £lslO, leaving a deficiency on them of £274 8s 3d. Other liabilities amounted to £240, bringing the total debts to £1593 3s lid. Th© assets totalled £75, comprising stock-in-trade at Smithfield, estimated at £SO, and book debts amounting to sߧ«9? WsM*&.m™ estimated, to produce £25. The total deficiency, therefore, was £lslß 3s lid. The amounts owing to unsecured creditors,amounted to £IO7B 15p Bd. Tho sequred creditor, the Premium Bond Corporation, Ltd., was owed £1784 8s and the estimated value Of the security was £ISJO, leaving a deficiency of £274 8s 3d. There was also a contingent liability to the Premium Bond Corporation, Ltd,, in respect of an instrument by way of security, amounting to £240, The total liabilities exceeded" the assets by £1593 3s lid. In his statement bankrupt said he was a married man, 22 years of age. From the time he left school ho had looked after his father's interests, and had the former's authority to incur eredit on his and his own behalf, especially in connexion with racing, which bo conducted for his father with varying degrees of success. In May, 1931, he borrowed money from, a finance company on the security of several mortgages which he held, and set up as a financial agent in\ Timaru. Bankrupt said his father always paid all accounts incurred by him, but on the latter's death in August, 1931, a, lot of debts he had incurred' on his father's behalf were not recognised by the executors. Ho attributed his present position to heavy depreciation in value of property, and the consequent fall in values he obtained on tho realisation of several properties, and of the advantage taken of his inexperience by the persons with whom ho was dealing, tho depreciation in value of his father's estate, j and the heavy premiums, interest, and coa'ts he was compelled to pay when he borrowed in 1931. Ho estimated that the purchase of the restaurant rosultod in the loss of woll over £IOOO. ( He had no means of earning more than sufficient to support his wife and himself, nad he regretted that ko was unable to make any offer to his creditors. At present ho was unable to find work of any description. Bankrupt was examined at length over his racing transactions, which ho said might have cost him £IO,OOO over a period of four years. A motion was passed instructing the bankrupt to furnish to the Official Assignee a statement of his position at the timo of his father's death, together with a full statement of his transactions with financo firms from which ho borrowed, and a detailed account of restaurant business. Another motion passed was that the Official Assignee -hand over all papers to the Crown Solicitor with a view to prosecution under the Bankruptcy Act, A further resolution passed was to the effect that bankrupt's discharge be not recommended until he had paid his debts in full. , Y.M.O.A. At a* meeting of directors of the Board of the Timaru Y.M.G.A., the chairman (Mr C. G. Vogeler), iu welcoming two now members, Messrs L. D. Fraßer and A. R. Thompson, stressed the necessity of kocping the Association alive during the present difficult times. The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:—President, Mr C. G. Vogcler, vice-president, Mr W. G. Irwin; hon. secretary, Mr H. Oram. The appointment of treasurer was deferred. Orchestral Society. ! Members of the Timaru Orchestral Society bade farewell to their conduc tor, Mr F. J. Hyde, who left yosterday on an extended trip to Norfolk Island, at a social supper party on Wednesday evening. • A presentation on behalf of the Society was madq to Mr Hyde by Mr F. Bakas,- a -patron. Mr Hyde thanked member's for their good wishes and expressed his pleasure at being associated with, the Society.

Just before the commencement of term holidays, Mr Hyde was the recipient of a handsome travelling rug at the Timaru Boys' High School. The presentation was made on behalf of his pupils by Terence Vaughan. TEMUKA. The ordinary meeting of the Temuka Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening. The Mayor presided. The offer of the Geraldine County Council to pay £23 10s, being halfcost of administering relief of unemployment, was accepted with thanks. The Town Clerk stated that the Council's levy for the year to the South Canterbury Hospital Board was £273 2s 4d. The Finance Committee reported that the district fund account amounted to £996 10s 4d; amounts received from air sources during the month totalled £903 4s 3d, ana the bank debit balance was £363 3s lid. In regard to a communication from the Canterbury Fire and Accident Underwriters' Association (Christchurch), in reference to the reclassification of insurance rates, in which it was pointed out that before this could be done several alterations would have to be made- in the water supply, the Council was of opinion that the reply was unsatisfactory. Regarding the red disc system, the Association had seen tho scheme ut its worst, and as the letter stated that it was regretted no grant could bo made on account of establishing a precedent, the Council did not discuss the matter further. A letter was read from Mr J5. E. p. Clarke, the Victorian sportsman, inviting the Council to sell his hut property at Mi I ford Lagoon and devote the proceeds to charity. For some twenty years past Mr Clarke has been a regular visitor to the fishing localities of the Dominion, and always included Tomuka in his itinerary. The Temuka Methodist Bible classes held a curio evening in the Sunday School Hall on Wednesday, Mr D. Walker presided. Many interesting curios wore on view, and their history was explained by the owners. Miss J. Butt (Invercargill) is visiting Temuka. Miss D. Costello (Greymouth), who has been the guest of Mrs J. Collognn, Temuka, returned north yesterday. Mr T. Knight (Christchurch) is spending a holiday with friends in lemuka. Miss E. Kcast, of Invercargill, is on a visit to Mrs C. Burtenshaw, King street, Temuka. Miss L. Deacon arrived in Temuka this week from Invercargill and is upending a holiday with Mrs B. Holwell, Allnutt street. WAIMATE. Tho intersection of High and Queen streets, Waimate, was tho scene of a collision between a motor-car, driven by Mr L C. McLauchlan, and a motor-. truck, driven by Mr Geo. Hunter. No one was injured, though the truck contained seven passengers, who were thrown out. Mr and Mrs G. Colville, of Opawa, Christchurch, are tho guests of Mr ana Mrs Arthur Colvillo. Coronation strecO. A military funeral was accorded to Mr H. W.'Scott, who, was buried at the Waimate Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Tho Rev. A. Jv. Warren conducted the service at, St. Augustine's Church, and at the graveside. Mr William. Diok Wilkie, who died at bis homo, Marise street,#on Saturday last at the age of 77 years, was born near Leslie in Fifeshire, Scotland, in 1850. With his parents he came to New in the year '1874 "> tho ship Auckland, and landed at Port Chalmers He engaged in contracting and farming. In 1880 he married Miss Jane H. Read, of Caversham. Mr Wilkie came to live in Waimate about 17 years ago, where he lived in retirement. . , . Sir Wilkie is survived by, one son and six daughters—Mr William WLkie (Herbert), Mra James Hargest (Invercargill), Mrs G. Westoby (Waimate), Mra E. T. Eastwood (Gore), Miss M. Wilkie (Christchurch), Miss J Wilkie (Colombo, Ceylon), and Miss R. Wilkie (Palmerston North), A second son, Mr Charles Wilkie, was killedat Messines. " . . Beven championships bave been ai» lotted to the Waimate Winter Show and Poultry Society tor lt» coming show. The Victory Challenge Shield will also be competed for at the show. The championships allotted by tne South Island Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association are for Indian Game, Black Orpington (open) Japanese Bantam, Utility M inorca (female,, Homer Cock (275 mile or over), best coloured Homer, in coloured classes, and Norwich Cinnamon Canarv. N.C.F. " WINCHESTER. The members of the Winchester Men's Rifle Club fired on Monday evening for Mr J. A. Paterson's trophy, which was won by A. H. Cripps. Following were the score?:— S. Manson 77, W. Priddle 76, W. O'Neill 75, W. Jackson 75, O. S. Priest 75, A, W. Reilly 75, A. H. Cripps 74, C. Louden 74, W. L. Gudsell ?4, W. R. Pearce 73, Jno. Cripps 72 J. S. Smith 72, Jas. Maitland 72, J H. Pye 70, J. O'Connell 09, J. Stevenson 69, A. H. Opie 68, C. C. Opie 68, W. Smith 68, M. Mallock 67, D: Scammell 66, W. Waple 66, P. Hewson 65, W.. Currie 65, and P. Thomas 59. On Tuesday evening there was a large attendance at the ladies' hockey dance. The music was supplied by Sinclair's Orchestra. Extras were played by Misses M. Blissett and G. South. Mr A. Mackie was.M.C. Tho Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss W. E. Alexander and Mr H. Pearce. Miss M. Blissett and Mr Tom Jones won the "Traffic Cop" waltz. The monthly mooting of, the Winchester School Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr T. H. Langford presiding. Accounts totalling £5 9s 6d were passed for payment. Tho headmaster's report was read, members expressing satisfaction at the continued high average attendance of 96.7. On the piotion of Messrs Langford and Burborough, it was decided that the committee invito representatives of various school* committees to a meeting, to be held in the Winchester Hall on June Bth, to discuss tho recent alterations to tho educational system, with a view to calling a muss meeting of parents at a later date. It was decided to invite Messrs G. W. Armitage and S. Smith (Methven) to be present nt tho mooting. ST. ANDREWS. s T|io annual meeting of the Upper Otaio Library was held in the Esk Valley School. Tho president, Airs H. \V. Hewson presided. Tho annual report showed that the past year had beqn a successful one. The election of officer* resulted as follows: President, Mrs H. W. Hewson: secretarylibrarian, Mrs L. 11. Bishop; committee, Meklames W. Coup, Donoghua, A. Joines, and A. Copland; and Messrs Mills; Coup, A. Bishop, R. Gray, and I R. RusseLU v

GAME FISHES. -— f —~ TROUT AND SALMON. THE SEASON REVIEWED. The recently-ended season for trout and salmon fishing is reviewed in the annual report of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society. , While considering the season in general, the report also gives detailed attention to the fish* ing in the various rivers in the district. "The fishing season opened with every, prospect of being exceedingly good, being plentiful, and good bags being' secured in the majority of riverj," states the report. "Unfortunately, however, an unprecedented spell of dry weather adversely affected most flshabla rivers, with the result that fishing became disappointing and the losb of fish serious. This unfortunate happening was most noticeable in the Ashley and Upper Belwyn, and it may take years to-repair the damage ,to stock and feed that has been occasioned by this untoward circumstance. Netting of Salmon. "Disappointment was again expressed, that the Government saw fit to grantsalmon netting licenses for the Waimakariri; This, however, appears to be the determined policy of the Marine Department in spite of the persistent representations of the Council that netting licenses should be v suspended, and data as to the run of fish and number taken, should be obtained by other methods. A deputation from the Council, consisting of Messrs L. A. Shand and C, W. Hervey (secretary), waited upon the Minister for Marine in Wellington, and succeeded in arranging for the netting hours to be reduced. The Minister's sympathetic

GERALDINE. At a meeting of the Geraldine Unemployment Committee, the chairman (Mr J. Kennedy) presided. There were also present Messrs J. R- Lack,, K. Mackenzie, and L. S. King. Tha secretary (Mr F. E, Whitely) reported that 47 men were working under the No. 4A Scheme, and S6 under the Nq, 5 Soheme throughout the district, Mr M. Adams and Mr A. Coburn, oi' Dunodin. who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs 11. Waters, Talbot street, Geraldine, have left to spend a lew days in Timaru before returning south. A meeting of the Geraldine Men> Hockey Club was held in the pavilion on Wednesday night, the club captain (Mr P. McShane) presiding. Accounts amounting to 10s wer© passed for pay. ment. ORARI. A euchre social, organised by the Orari School Committee, was held in the Gran' Hall. Prizes presented by Mrs W, lv Cook and Mr 11. A.. Jirentori wore- won respectively by Miss M. Illissett-mid Air B. Hcws-on. Secyii-I prices were won by Miss B. Earl-and Mr H. J. Brenton. Music for the dancing was Bupplied by M* I*. QUi- — A, Earl was MAX

interest; was much appreciated and hi* decision that netting should be precluded between the hours of midnight on Thursday and midnight on Sunday of each week will, be decidedly helpful to the week-end anglers. "" ",The salmon-fishing, apart from the Waimakariri, however, has been excellent, it apparently having been a year of large fish and plenty of them. J3i» up ta 451b in weight have' been taken in the Bakaia, whilst flub, from 30 te 401b were hei uncommon in most'rirew providing this sport." The Hatchery. The stripping and hatching operations during the season were very successful, in spite of the great difficulty experienced with the well water, which wait found unsuitable fpr hatch'ing purposes* Water was pumped from the Hahrwell river, with successful results. About 2,776,000 hrown trout and 88,000 rain-; bow trout ova were collected. Brown trout fry liberated in the Society's .district numbered 1,345*000, and in addition 80,000 rainbow trout were placed in Victoria Lake, and in Lakes Lyndon, Georgiana, and Selfe. In both the Hcathcote and the Selwyn 100,000 eyed ova' had been placed; 69,000 Atlantic salmon fry were liberated in Lake Coleridge. The Bakaia and Selwyn. The trout season was disappointing in the Bakaia' river. From October to November there'were very few fish at j the mouth, although quito good takes were recorded on the, lagoon. The river ! was constantly changing its course. 1" Heavy runs of salmon were reported on February I4th, March 13th, --14 th, 20th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. The average weight of fish was greater than in previous years, many being over 301b, and on March 88th, two rods working about two miles above the month took twelve fish averaging 201b. In all cases female I fish wore predominant. Fishing in the Selwyn during the season was good, but not so good as in previous jseasoiis, as the Lake was let out early, Fishing at the Gut was poor, but in October and November good "catches were obtained with the bully in the river from the Lower Huts to tho* Spring Holei At times good catches of big trout were made with large flies at night. Fly fishing upstream was not good. The conditions on Selwyn No. 2 were much the same, a few big fish boing taken. Other Rivers and Lakes. In the Waiinakariri the trout fishing had been very poor, though conditions as a whole had been very good. Bod arid lino fishing for salmon had been only fair. In the first month the fishing in the Halswell was fair, but after that few fish were taken. The Hurunm and Waiau were constantly in flood early in the season, but in the last few months good fly fishing was obtained. Salmon fishing was very good. Tne Ashley provided better "bags—many with the fly—than for several, seasons, the fish being in good condition. In the Cam and the Main Jirain the fish, taken were ainall. I" the north branch the fish were in good condition, though there was little good fishing water, The best of the highVountry Jakes was lake Mere Mere, where good bags of brown and rainbow trout had been i taken. From Lake' Coleridge good bags I pf tront and eabnon wero taken,

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