TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20736, 22 December 1932, Page 8

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU. LEVELS COUNTY. The Levels County Council's meeting yesterday was presided over by Mr T. B. Garrick, Commenting on the statement of ac counts for the fortnight ended December 21st, the chairman stated that on December 7th the debit balance amounted to £O9BI. The chairman stated that up to jciterday £1053 general and £43 special rates had been collected. The Audit Inspector notified that the grants made to the Pleasant and South Canterbury Returned Solfliers' Association branches must be charged to unauthorised expenditure under the Public Kevenues Act. The only method by which the work could be charged against the county fund was for the Council to undertake the supervision, employment, and payment of the men. The chairman said that the grants had been charged against unauthorised expenditure and it was too late to make any change now. Methodist Church. At the annual meeting of the congregation of the Woodlands Street Methodist Church, the I»cv. H. L. Fiebig presided. The annual report stated that the membership stood at 165. The statement of receipts for the year showed that £4lO had been received for Church work, and about £45 for missions. The total debt on the church property now stood at £523. After five years' service, Mr F. Metson had relinquished his position as choirmaster. Mr H. Fleetwood had been elected as his successor. Magistrate's Court Before Mr C. I?. Orr Walker. S.M., in the Timaru Magistrate's Court yesterday, judgment by default was given j for piaintiffs in the following undefended cases: —Commissioner of Taxes v. Michael John O'Driscoll, £5 12s lOd, losts 17s; Commissioner of Taxes v. William Tasman Smith, £ll7 costs £2 2s"; Eugene Tangney v. Louis Brosnahan, £2, costs Bs. On a charge of riding a motor-cycle in Church street at a dangerous speed, Thomas Harvey was fined £1 and costs 3*. Eobert George Allem was fined 5s and costs lis, for failing to park a car parallel to the left kerb. Michael Curtis, on a charge of driving a motor-car without a rear light, was ordered to pay costs 12s. On a similar charge Douglas Moore was fined ss, costs 10s. Albert McConachie was fined 15*, costs 10s, for driving a motorlorry without lights. WAIMATE. The Waimate Amateur Athletic Club meeting resulted:— 75 yards: N. Cumming (7yds) 1, P. Veitch (7yds) 2, L. Lumsden (scr) 3. Time, Ssee. 440 yards: A. Dobbs (scr) 1, N. Camming (25yds) 2, B. Woods (25yds) 3. Time, 54 4-ssec. One mile: W. Tooley (100 yds) 1, W. Boyd (75yds) 2. Time, 4nun 52 4-ssee. Cycling Events —440 yards: J. Beid (30yds) 1, C. Attewell (60yds) 2, J. Flaherty, (scr) 3. Time, 33sec. Two miles: "c. Attewell (440 yds) 1, J. Flaherty (scr) 2, J. Beid (130 yds) 3. Time, 4min 45 2-ssee. High jnmp: B. Thornton (sin), sft 21 n, 1; J. Anstey (scr), sft 2. SEADOWN. The break-up of the Beadown School wm attended by a large number of ; parents, who were addressed by the j chairman, Mr Edgar, the headmaster, Mr A. G. Williams, and Mr Gnnnion. Mrs Gnnnion presented th? following prizes:— r Proficiency: Joyce Topham, Veda McCully, Bruce Gillies. Competency: Hazel Pbilp and Alex. Hedley. Dux of school: Joyce Topham j runner-up, Brace Gillies. Form 11-: Joyce Topham, Bruce Gillies, Veda McCully. Form I.: Mary O'Connor, Alan Cargo, Gertrude Brosnahan. Standard IV.: Arthur Hide, Lindsay Edgar, Michael Seyb. Standard in.: Muriel Hughes, Jack McCully, Ivan Oldfield. Standard II.: Jean Williams, John Cromie, Dorothy Cargo, Allan Hedley, Hamilton Miller, lan Shallcrass. Standard I.: Natalie Hide, Brian O'Connor, Norma'Fitzgerald, B. Oldfield, Natalie Giles, Sylvia Seyb, Margaret Williams. Primer IV.: Margaret Gillies, Joan Davey, Murray Cooper, Ivan Hedley, Joint Hewson, Gibson Miller. Primer III.: Jean Dunnctt, Jean Hewson, Bei Taipana, Bruce Cooper, Bonald Green, Kevin O'Connor. Primer I.: Shona] Smith. ' . Full Attendance Certificates: Kevin O'Connor, Bichard Oldfield, Brian O'Connor, Jean Williams, Dorothy Cargo, Muriel Hughes, Lindsay Edgar, Bobert Miller, Samuel Milliken, Bruce Gillies, Veda McCully, Hazel Philp. Lindsay Edgar has not missed a halfday since commencing school 6J years Sewing—Forms I. and II.: Joyce Topham (Mrs F. Smith's prize). Standard 111.-IV.: Betty Gillies (Mrs geyb's prize). Standards 1.-IL: Natalie (Mrs Gillies' prize). Infants: Sylvia Seyb (Mrs Cargo's prize). Best banny: Kevin O'Connor (headmaster's prize). Best record for attendance (Mr Brosnahan's prizes): Boys, Lindsay Edgar (6i years); girls, Hazel Philp (4i days in six years). Perseverance (Mr Edgar's prizes): Girls, Hazel Philp; boys, Bobert Miller. Highest marks m Standard II.: Jean 'Williams. Standard L: Natalfe Hide (Miss Seyb's prizes). TEMUKA. Miss E. L. Grigg left Temuka on Tuesday to spend tho Christmas school holiday* at Wni h i Beach, Bay of Plenty. Mr W. Bambridge, of Auckland, is the guest of his parents, Mr end Mrs J. Bambridge, Temuka, for Christnjas. Mrs A. Speedy (Masterton) is staying with her sister, Mrs J. Bambridge. A street appeal m an effort to clear the debt of £4OO on the Temuka Public Library was held on and returned approximately £25. Under the supervision of Mr J. T. Smart, tho president, members of the committee, including Mesdames J. T. Smart, R. I). Gibb, G. Thompson, E. Blackmore, W. F. Evans, J. K. Young, T. E. Shields, W. B. Sutcliffe, and L. G. Scrimshaw, Misses Dorothy Buzan and Grace Boyle, and Messrs Serimv shaw, J. H. Forrester, and Sutcliffe, conducted a shop and several competitions. One of these was won by Miss Elaine Sutcliffe and another by Master Bertram Smith. A dance organised by tho Temuka Young Women's Basketball Club was held in the Parish Hall, which was decorated with balloons, lanterns, and sunshades. Mont® Carlo dances were won by Miss I. Ives and Mr A. Cain and Miss J. Greenfield and Mr C. 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geraldine. Mr and Mrs A. W. Tucker (Christchurch) have taken up residence m Geraldine. Mr Tucker will assume his duties as headmaster of the Geraldine District High School next term. Mr and Mrs F. Malcolmson (Pleasant Point) are spending a holiday m Geraldine Mr It, M. Gibb, formerly of the Tapanui Post Office, has commenced duties at Geraldino. Mr and Mrs W. Hampton (Kaitangata) are the guests of Mr ana Mrs D. Callanan, Talbot street, Geraidi Mi A. Powell and Miss Iris Powell (Springston), who have been the guests of Mrs W. H. Kirk, have returned to the north. The Geraldine girl guide company entertained the Woodbury oompanj and the boy scout troop at a Christmas party on Monday. The evening was spent in games and competitions, and items were given by the girl guides, bov scouts, the Woodbury company, and the swallow patrol. Al-ei supper the guides presented Captain M. M. Woollev with a quaint Island basket filled with roses and catmint, and thanked her for the work she had done for the company. An investiture ceremony of the second star cubs for the Geraldine woJt pack was held in St. Marys parish , hall, when the badges were distributed hv Canon J. F. Coursey, chairman ol the Geraldine Boy Scout Committee. The Geraldine brownie pack entertained the Geraidine girl guides at a Christmas party. Competitions were won bv Alma Keeble and Ella Murray. ORARI GORGE. U the breaking-up ceremony of the Orari Gorge School the children gave ii short programme of songs, recitations, and country dancing. The prizes were presented by Miss Tripp as follows:—lnfants, Kvelyi Adamson, Charlie Tripp; Standard 1., Graham Fawdrav, Alan Galbraith; Standard II Gwen McEvey, Ronald Taylor, Iris McNichol: Standard 111., Kevin Lysaght, Harold Waller, Bruce Fawdray, Brian Fawdray, Maud Galbraith. Juno Gillespie; Standard IV., Duncan Gillespie. Douglas Galbraith; Standard V.. Leslie Waller, Dora Gillespie; Standard VI., Doris McEvey, Alice Yates; Miss Tripp's special, Dora Gillespie: Miss Stopford's special, Kevin Lysaght; Mrs Eraser's special, Doris McEvey; Mr J\ B. Lack's special, Leslie Waller. FAIRLIE. A meeting of the Mackenzie County Unemployment Belief Committee visas held in the Council Chambers, Fairlie. Present: —Messrs" W. Scott (in the chair), C. J. Talbot, F. J. Carter, W. Close, and J. Caskey. The chairman gave a resume of the work since the last meeting, referring to the finishing of the Cattle Valley camp and the possibility of starting a further camp. A letter asked that the unemployed of the district be allowed to appoint a representative cn the committee. This was agreed to. It was pointed out that, the loss of tools was serious from the Council's point of view, and that the secretary was responsible to the Council. The allocation of money oyer Christmas was discussed and it was agreed j that preference should be given through- ! out to the men with the most dependents. The annual meeting of the congregation of St. Columba's Presbyterian Church was held in the Sunday Schbol hall. The Be v. J. Fordyce presided. Mr C. W. Isitt, clerk, read the session re" port, which stated that notwithstand ing the financial difficulties of the past year the activities of the various organisations of the church had been ■ well maintained. Four elders had been ordained during the year—Messrs J. Caskey, T. B. Crampton, T. Monahan, and J. Trotter. The attendance at worship had been well maintained, particularly the evening service at Fairlie. The number of members on the roll was now 150. • Mr H. Stanks, secretary, read the report of the management committee, and Mr J. A. Fraser, read the balance-sheet. This showed that the church's fiance had gone back by the sum of £24. Reports from the various organisations of the church were read and adopted. The following new members were elected to the committee of management: —Messrs C. D. Gilling, J. Burt, J. Anderson, G. Giddings, and H. Mitchell. During the evening a musical programme was contributed, after which supper was served by managers. _ In concluding the meeting Mr Isitt proposed, arid Mr Trotter seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Fordyce, Miss Fordyce, and Mr George Fordyce, to the women of the congregation, and all who had worked for the good of the parish. The pupils of the Fairlie District High School held their annual' concert in the Aorangi Hall. There was a large audience, and the well-varied programme was enjoyed by nil present. During tho interval Mr C. D. Gillmg (headmaster) expressed appreciation at the large attendance. Mr Gilling also thanked the chairman and committee for their co-operation throughout the year, and the staff for their work. Mr Gilling made reference to the interest Mr Talbot took in thu Hchool, and stated that two dux medals had been given by Mr Talbot. Mr O. J. Talbot, on behalf of the committee, thanked Mr Gilling and his staff for the excellent programme they had prepared. Mr Talbot then presented tho dux medals as follows; Secondary department, Winifred Dick : urimary department, Crompton Lake. Cheers were given for the winners of tha medals, Mr Talbot, and the school staff. The prize list was as follows: Dux of secondary department, Winifred Dick; dux of primary department, Crompton Lake ; Form V., Winifred Dick, May Mac Donald, Ellen MacDonald; Form IV., - Nancy Collins, John Liddy, Marion Craig, Ruth Barker; Form 111., Maurice O'Connor, Athol Macßcth, James "Wilson, Muriel Archibald, Fred Wilson, Catherine Reynolds; Form 11, Crompton Lake, Maurice Seay, Ted Esplin, Eileen Cooper, Pat Hlanifin, Lorna Martin; Form 1., Ermau Liddy, Joan Roberts. Joyce Hatton, Ron. Braddick, Patricia Carney, Ted Crichton, Mary O'Connor. Winnie Cowan; Standard IV., Bin Dreen, Jim McConnell, Josephine Dick, May Page, Don Aitlcen. Lan Macßeth. Cyril Scigert, Ken Roberts, Horis Wyber; Standard 111., Margot Neili, Doreen Dore. and Philip Neill (equal), Veronica Loomes, Cliallis Riddle, William McConnell, Mary Moran; Standard ll.a, Joan Lattimer, T<eo Edwards, Dorothv Carlton.-David Gillinghatu, Phylis Jones: Standard Il.b, Mary Mac Donald. Noeline McConnell, Joyce Reynolds, Ava Keating, Ngaire Rapley (Grace Wanklin and Margaret Allan, equal); Standard 1., Katherine Gillingham, Patsey Miles, Noeline Annals, Helen Gray, Rflttv Crichton and Brian Edwards, equal.. Margaret PollocV. The following additional sports events were held at the school; Secondary department girls—Long jump, Joyce Besley 1, Myra Elms 2, May Mac Donald 3; high jump, Joyce Besley li Muriel Thomas 2, Mona Curtis 3. , The Allandale. School held their annual picnic and presentation ol

prizes in the Fairlie Domain. lhe children made a presentation to Miss Upton, assistant teacher, who is leaving. The chairman of the School Cora- , mfttee, Mr T. ~8. Cramplon, congratu- I lated the school on a successful year s , work. Mr Cramplon presented tho ; prizes as follows: Standard \li., j Jason Cartwright; Standard VI., Sam Allan, Victor Wareing; Standard V., Patricia Waring, Dorothy areing. Standard IV.. Allan Cartwright, Denise O'Neill: Standard 111., Ray Ellis. Richard Hilary; Standard 11., Hilly Sadler. .Tune Sadler; Standard Xoeline Wareing, David Patton; ! .4, Desmond Hilary. Betty Mackie, Sidney Sadler; P.l. June Lloyd, Alex. Darling: attendance prizes. Patricia " ar " inT, Noeline Wareing, Bob Ellis, lla\ Ellis. During the afternoon a sports programme was held, and resulted as to - Tows:—Girls. D. Wareii>: V 1- , NVa .l" inc 2 J Anderson 3; Standards \. and VI. boys, V. Waring 1, N. Hammond 2. S. Allan 3; Standards 111. and IV J. Cameron 1, D. Crampton 2. G. Mat-kie 3. K. Braddick 4 : boys. A. Cartwright 1, B. Pa "°n L. R Ellis 3: Standard 11., gn'ls, B. Waaler 1 P. Braddick 2. J. Sadler 3; l,ovs, R- Hammond 1. R, Harvey 2, J,. Sadler 3; Standard 1., girls,, S. Cameron 1. N. Waring 2, M. Mackie 3. bovs. A. Mackie 1. S. Sadler 2, J' Patton 3; Primers, J. Lloyd 1, A. bailing 2; juniors, M. Darling T. Leasw. L Isitt, M. O'Neill, M. Waring, A. Crampton; single women s race. b. Waring 1. P. Cameron 2. P. r cll,R - - married women s race, Mrs T Dni ling 1. Mrs F. Crampton 2, Mis \\ . Hammond 3; married men s Waring 1, L. Harvey 2, J. O Connoi ?• single men's race. John v_adler . P.'. O'Neill 2, I. Ellis 3. ■ The Mona Vale School hold t'lei annual concert in the school, was a large attendance of parents anil friends who enjoyed a good programme presented by the children. Mr Davi - son chairman or the School Committor' at the conclusion of the concert congratulated the children and their te-cher, Miss Rielly. for the fine programme. Mr Davidson also thanked the visiting singers for their assistance. After supper a dance was held. Music was supplied bv Mr J. St rut hers, extras being played bv Miss ar, £ v Nuugliton. Mr Brosnahan was MX The prizes won during the year were presented at the school picnic. I ■- ™