MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20788, 23 February 1933, Page 6

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBUKTON. DANGEROUS CORNERS. With the object of reducing the risk of accidents at the railway viaduct near the junction of Carter's terrace, Tinwald, and the Main South road, tlio Ashburton Comity Council is contemplating making alterations to the corners. A plan has been prepared by the county engineer (Mr A. A. Fooks) and has been submitted to the Railway Department for jits approval. East Ashburton Swimming Club. The committee of the East Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club met on Tuesday evening, when the chairman, Mr W. Hunter, presided. It was decided to hold a club carnival this evening, and the final carnival of the season on March 9. Personal. Mr J. Raleigh, of the Ashburton Magistrate's Court staff, has received notice of his transfer to Hokitika. Tire in Rubbish Dump. . .An outßreak. of fire occurred in the town rubbish dump in the Ashburton riverbed' about' 11 o'clock yesterday .morning. The fire was extinguished with the aid of hoses by several employees of the Borough Council. Garden Party. A garden party in aid of the Ashburton. branch of the Plunkot Society will be held at the Longbeach homestead on Saturday. The function will be opened by the Mayor (Mr W.«H. Woods). In addition to the large number of stalls several jeornpetitions will be introduced, including clock golf, nail-driving, tennis, and croquet. The stall-holders are as follows:—Afternoon tea: Mesdames E. Ituddock (convener), J. H. Grigg, E. B. Newton, W. Birnie, R. D. Cochrane, J. T. Thomas, G. I. Miller, W. E. Lane, E. G. Withell, E. H. Orr, and J. Lane; produce: Mesdames D. Studholme (convener), C. M. Innes, and Miss A. Jaine; sweets: 'Mesdames H. S. Billcliff (convener), W. R. Eyburn, R. Kennedy, and E. M. Gabites; ice-cream: Mrs J. Connor, and Miss M. Roberts; cakes. Mesdames A. A. McDonald (convener), L. R. Clarke, R. A. Collins, and H. and R. Stephenson; fairy well: Mrs W. H. Woods; fruit salad: Sister Mildred; games: Mrs F. W. Seldon; side-shows: | Mr A. A. McDonald. ! Tuneral. ' The funeral of Mrs F. J. Chambers, Cass street, Ashburton, took place at the Ashburton Cemetery on Tuesday. Mrs Chambers is survived by her husband and four sons, all of Ashburton. The Rev. A. G. Irvine conducted the services at the house and at the graveside. The pall-bearers -were Messrs W. H. Meyers, M. McMillan, V. Pritchard, and E. S. Chambers. Floral tributes were sent by Dad a,nd the boys, Fred, Dot, and Janico, Mum and Dad Chambers and family, Mr and Mrs R. E. Pratlcy and family, Garage Staff of Mr S. Osborne, Mr and Mrs M. MacMillan, Mr and Mrs M. C. Knox, Railway employees, Ashburton, Mr and Mrs L. Brenton, Mr and Mrs M. J. Burgess and family, Mr and Mrs Miles Segers, Mr and Mrs F. Pritchard, Mr an,d Mrs Pauling, staff of Bishop and Co., Ashburton Savage Club, Mr J. H. Browne, Mr and Mrs R. Tucker, The Sparrow children, Mr and Mrs A. H. Todd, Mr and Mrs E. S. Chambers and officers and members Star of Ashburton Lodge, U.A.0.D., the Junior Women's Institute, Mum, Glad, Bert, and Jaclr, Southern Star Masonic Lodge No. 256, Mr and Mrs C. Parsons, Mr and Mrs S. Osborne, Mr and Mrs W. Healey, Mr and Mrs Rex. Scott, Mr and Mrs C. Hunter, Ashburton Croquet Club, Miss M. McDonald, Cavendish Club, Mr and Mrs J. Bierman, Mr and Mrs Tongue, sen. and jun., Melva, Valerie, and Essie Cater, Mr W. H. Meyers, Mr and Mrs A. C. Wilson, Mr J. McMillan, Ashburton District, Women's Institute, Mr and Mrs T. Mulry, St. Stephen's Scouts, Hakatere Sports Club, and Mr W. Timms.

METHVEN. ''The monthly meeting of the Methvon District High School Committee was. held on Monday evening, Mr Stanley Smith presiding. The- headmaster (Mr A. S. Kennedy) reported that when ' the school reopened the 101 l number was: Primary department, 115 boys, 101 girls; total 219. Secondary department, 17 boys, 20 girls; total 3?; grand total, 256. It was decided to hold the annual swimming sports on Thursday afternoon. In a friendly tennis match between teams representing the Methven District High School (secondary department) and the Old Pupils' Association, present pupils won by 55 games (five sets) to 53 games (seven sets). RUAPUNA. There was a good attendance at the tennii club dance, held in the hall on Saturday evening, when members of tho May fie Id Tennis Club were the guests of the local club. Visitors were present from Christchurch, New Brighton, ifshburton. Timvald, Mayfield. Carew, anci Arundel. Music was provided by Mr Bert Olaughton, an extra being played by Miss Gwen Ross. ,Mr It. Moore was M.C i