TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20647, 9 September 1932, Page 7

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU. MAGISTRATE'S COURT. A charge of using an unregistered car was admitted by Charles Pateman, who appeared before Mr C. B. Orr Walker' 8.M., in the Magistrate's Court yesterday. He was. lined £1 and costs. On a charge of using a radio receiving set without having a license, James Arthur Butler was lined 10s and costs., A fine of 10s and costs was imposed on Leslie Wilthorpe Ward, on a chargo of driving at a speed which might bo dangerous to the public. | Women's Division of Fanners' Union. i Mrs B. E. Evans presided at the monthly meeting of the Timaru branch ■ of the Women's Division of the Fanners' Union. A motion of sympathy was passed with tho relatives of Mr A. J. Cleland. It was reported that the Dominion Executive meeting in January, 1933, would be held in Timaru. Plunket Society. At the monthly meeting of the Timaru branch of the Plunket Society, Mrs IT. F. A. Uirich presiding, a Vote of condolence with the relatives of Mrs J. P. N ewntan, was carried. Mrs iSowinan was the first president of tho branch on its formation in 1909, and from 1910 to 1914 occupied the office of viec-presideiit. Elected president again in that year, she remained' in office until 1927, when failing health forced her to retire from the chair. ! Nurse Murphy reported that newcases during August., in town and country totalled 23. Visits to the rooms numberod 786 (babies 315, older children 55j adults 416)."'. Visits to homes totalled 241, 28 new cases being . dealt with. Telephone rings amounted to 671. The health of fatties was quite satisfactory. A , baby sent to Karitane was making satisfactory progress. The resignation of Mrs E. Ziesler was accepted with regret. , Accounts amopunting ot £9O 19s 7-d,-which included the branch's levy payable to head office of $27 135,. were passed for payment. . ' ", Bowling. • ~-','■•■ The Park Bowling Club's annual report states that on account of the depression it had lost a number of members in the past few seasons, and this had caused the executive considerable thought in regard to finance. Unless the club had at least 40 members, with the present subscription, it was a difficult matter to carry on. The winners of the club competitions were: — Champion singles: W. Boyce; run-ner-up, J. Gilmour; two-bowl doubles: J. O'Leary and J. McKenzie; runners-up, A. Thoreau and W. Sullivan; rinks: C. Howe, G, Gilmore, W. Andrews, W. Stevens,: gun.; runoenj-up, J. O'Leary, <T. Skinner, Wr Sullivan, H. Creasey. Mr J. Gray presided at the annual meeting of the Kia Toa Bowling Club | last-evening. The report and balancesheet, were adopted. The election of officers resulted Mr J. Gray; viee-presicWts, Messrs J. Warrington, J. T: Hunt, J. Hall, L. Clough; secre--; tary and treasurer, Mr It. W. McJen-1 nett; assistant secretary, Mr. S. J. Tay- j -lor; executive, Messrs A. Robertson, C. I TouhgV./ g:Hadlee, B. Fenwiek, W. Berry; selector, Mr J. Hall; auditor, Mr W. G. Irwin; J match committee, Messrs J. Hall, J. Warrington, and 8. J. Taylor; green supervisor, Mr E. Fenwiek; greenkeeper, j Mr T. Mackie; grounds committee,' Messrs G. Hastie, L. Clough, F. Palli-, sear,. F.-Gullmana,. and A. S. Bird;"dele-.., -gate to the Centre, Mr R..W. McJen-j nett. The meeting approved of the formation of a Women?a Club, with permission .to, play 1 on throe afternoons it Week. It wa» decided-to enter teams for " the Bristol Cup and for the Centre competi- \ tion. The delegate was instructed to I oppose 'kiii increase, in' the levy. Messrs B, B. ShiUito ftnd. J/.Watt were elected life Bays' Welfare lieagne.

Afc Jfc meeting of the Boys' Welfare League Committee yesterday afternoon; the Kev. P. G,/Hughes presiding, it WM reported that the funds in hand Would enable the League to carry on for a month at the "most. It was expected that the concert would net £6O. It was decided to appeal to the pubt lie to bring the amount up to [£ 200.

Unemployment. The Timaru Uflemplpyment Committee met la-st evening, Mr T. W. SattertbWaito presiding. Mr A. H. Moore was elected a member of the committee representing the combined freezing workers. :The immediate establishment of single men's camps by the Mackenzie Ooujfrty Council at Albury.for 30 meri,' and by the Timaru"Borpugh Council jit Partita for 17 mehji was approved by tHe edinmittee, #<? men fcp Teceive 10s weekly and food and accommodation of a total value for the purposes of taxation of "255.. weekly. "Tho new.plan .pf rationing of ivorlf imder the No. 5 Sch,ehie, to operate" from October Ist, Was adversely criticised, it being'stated that men outsido tho cities would be required to work longor hours for less remuneration than they were now receiving. The chairman: It is killing tho _ incentive of the men to look for jobs outside relief work. Mr' H. G.'.' Naylor: The Board must know the wages are .now on the,borderline of starvation.

A sub-committee was appointed to draft a resolution protesting against the rationing basis. A resolution was also passed protesting against the.forwarding of information of general interest under the seal of confidential, and asking for permission to publish the statistics of unemployed registrations and allocations.

FAIRLIE. The monthly meeting of the Volunteer Firo Brigade was held in the Fire Brigade room. Captain Close presided. The captain reported that during the month there had been one alarm, a chimney firo in the township. The engine had had several adjustments made by the mechanic, and was now in good condition tor easy starting. Most of the firemen were now conversant with the starting of the engine. It was decided that a notice be put in a prominent place stating that the engine must not be removed until at least one fireman was present to take- charge. • A letter was received iroin the Mackenzie Countv Council stating that the question of the erection of an electric alarm would he looked- into. The mutual ball of the Fturlie I'oothall Club was hold in the Aornngi Hall. Tho hall and stage were decorate' in the club's colours, rod and black. , ~ . Tin- committee, under tho president (Mr W. G. Black), and tho secretary (Mr A. Forrester) had very complete

arrangements made. Supper was served by women supporters of the club. Music was supplied by a Timaru orchestra. Messrs L. Siegert, U. Boulter; and J. O'Connor were M.C.'s. TEMIJKA. A total of 612 "bobby" calves have been collected from the Temuka district since August 25th, under the supervision of the South Canterbury Calf Export Committee. This is an average, number. At the annual meeting of the St. Joseph's Tennis Club, tlio following officers were elected: Patron, the. Rev. .Father Outtrim; president, Mr W. J. Tozer; club captain, Mr G. Simes; secretary, Mr '!.'. J, Dwan. The question of affiliating with the Town and Country Association was hold over in the meantime! The Temuka Progress League held its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, Ai r E. JJlackmore presiding. A motion of sympathy with Mr D. B. Muir in an illness was passed. The Post and Telegraph Department advised that no alterations could be made to the existing arrangements at the Temuka post office counter. The secretary stated that steps had been taken to enlist support in- the effort to secure reduced telephone rentals. Representatives of the Railway Board visited Temuka yesterday morning, and were met by delegates from the Borough Council and the Progress League. The Mayor (Mr A. W. Buzan) explained the necessity for lengthening the railway platform, in order i that express trains could be fully accommodated. Ho said that quite a number of eases of minor falls from I carriages had come to the notice of j the council and the need was really urgent. Mr E. Blackmore, for the Progress League, supported Mr Buzan, and Mr P. C. May pointed out. the necessity for some form of wartiing' signal at the north town belt j and High street crossings. On behalf of the Board Mr H. H. Sterling rej plied that .the request was only one of many, ■ and would have to wait in tho meantime. However, they would Lbe-pleased to consider Temuka's needs |as soon as possible in the future. ' L.G.U. players who will represent Tonuka in a match against Gleniti at Temuka' to-morrow are: Mrs Dick, Mrs Laurenson, Miss Thomson, Miss Hanifin, Mrs Guild, .Miss. M., Austin, Mrs Shiels, Mrs Topham, Miss Twentyman. Miss C. Grant, Mrs May, and Miss Grigg, Play will begin at 1.30. The following C grade players will . play at Gleniti: Mrs Lucy, Miss King, Miss Corner,, Miss L. Shiels. Miss E. Mcßride, Mrs Foxon, Miss Mavis Tophnm. Miss Brown, and Mrs Earl.

WAIMATE. At a meeting of the Waimate Hospital Committee there were present: Messrs J. I. Hayman (chairman), H. J. Dash, F. J. Bailey, G. J. Shackleton, A. Grant, F. Akhurst, G. Hennessey. J. Dempsey, and J. T. Hay. In his statement the chairman reported that receipts for August totalled £165 ss, and accounts had been presented for payment for £583 18s 9d. A total of 55 males and 58 females had been treated during August. The financial statement showed that gkneral maintenance for the past five months had cost £2647 3s Id, as agjtihst a cost-for the same period of last year of £2873, and compared with tMjaSTmate p,Cg2773r„;Recetots .for the pWM- Wcre-aiscreaed as £541 18s Id, compared with receipts for the five months of last year of £666 and an estimate of £791. At a meeting of the executive of the Waimate Unemployment Committee there were present: The chairman (Mr G. Dash), Messrs J. V. Riaeh, W. G. Paul, and the certifying officer (Mr G, W. Browii). It was decided strictly to enforce the conditions laid down by the Board in regard to the growing of vegetables by the unemployed, and to carry out ah inspection of relief workers' gardens in about two weeks' time. It was decided to notify all men receiving assistance and having small holdings that they would be put off the scheme on October 30th, as by that time some return should be forthcoming from their properties.

WINCHESTER. The Women's Miniature Rifle Club fired for Mrs Donald Grant's trophy, which was won by Mrs W. R. Reilly. The scores were as follows: —Miss J. do Henzy 78, Mrs W. Priddle 78, Mrs M. Russell 76. Miss I. Summerfield 76, Mrs W Jackson 74, Mrs C. McClelland 74. Mrs W. L. Reilly 73. Miss Opio 71, Mrs W. Waple 69. At the annual meeting of the Winchester Tennis and Croquet Club, the president (Mr G. Bur borough) presided. The credit balance was £2l 3s 6d. The following officers were elected: —Patron, Mr It. Maddrea; president, Mr- G. BurboTough; vicepresident, Mr T. H. Langford; secretary, Mr V. Shutte; captain, Mr Ron Moore;• vipe-captain, Mr H. Culling; croquet captain, Mrs W. A. Gudsell; delegates to the Temuka Town and Country Association, Messrs White and Burborough; committee, Mrs R. Maddren, "Misses E. Cotter, L, Cunningbam, W. Alexander, M. 'Opio, and Messrs-IN". Robertson, J. S. McGill, W. Pearson, and 0. S. v Priest. It was decided to open on September 17th. The Winchester Men's Miniature Rifle Club .fired for Mr T. Harrison's trophy. O. S. Priest was the winner. Following were the scores: —W. L. Gudsell 79, A. England 78, J. Maitland 78, Jno. Cripps 77, W. R. Pearce 76, A. W. Reilly 76, W. Waple 76, N. Priddle 76, C. Louden 75, W. Jackson 75, O. S. Priest 74, A. H. Cripps 74, D Louden 74, M. MaTlock 74, W. Priddle 73, D. Scammell 73, J. S. Smith 72, P. Hewson 71, James Cripps 71, J. Connoliv 69, N. Thomas 65.

GERALDINE. A meeting of the Geraldine branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Presbyterian Hall. The president (Mrs F. H. Wallach) was in the chair. Devotions were led by Captain Allott. The Rev. A. C. Lawry gave a talk on "Conditions in Russia." Miss Moncurr contributed a Vocal solo and Miss Mollie Bell gave a piano solo. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames McKenzie, McGregor, and Moncurr