TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20829, 12 April 1933, Page 5

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU. " THE CRUCIFIXION." St. Paul's (Highfield) Presbyterian Church was well Oiled on Monday evening when the choir, assisted by friends, gave Stainer's Eastertide music, "The Crucifixion." This has become an annual presentation by the choir, which is conducted by Mr A. C. McInnes. Mr R. S. Nicol (tenor) and Mr D. S. Mclnnes (baritone) had the solo parts, and Mr A. Adie was at the organ.. Funds for Baths. There was a large attendance at a meeting of North End residents, when the forthcoming combined effort of the Waimataitai Ex-Pupils' Association, Waimataitai School Committee, and North End Association, to raise funds for the proposed jubilee baths, was discussed. lladio Club. The second annual report of the Tiinaru Radio Club congratulated the club on its sound financial position and also 011 the successful year which it had completed. The membership was nearly 120, and this would be greatly increased, as radio licenses were ever increasing, and were now touching the 1000 mark for the district. Early in May the club's "detecting set" was completed, and good use had been made of this in detecting "howlers" and other interferences. The club had repeatedly kept the poor reception conditions before the notice of the Broadcasting Board, and it would be gratifying news to listeners that in six months' time the new transmitter of 2£ kilowatts at Christchurch would be in operation. Tests were carried out from various sites by a. "test transmitter," and members of the club collected data on every test made and this was sent to the Broadcasting Beard. During the year Mr Clyde Carr, M.P., had repeatedly brought before the notice of the PostmasterGeneral and the House the interference to radio reception by electrical machinery, and asked that something be done in the matter. Philatelic Society. The annual meeting of the Timaru Philatelic Society was presided over by Mr C. S. Fraser. The annual report stated that during the year 15 new members had been elected and seven resignations received, bringing the total membership up to 108. Special thanks were due to Mr Wilfred Piers (Christchurch), who gave a number of bound volumes of the London Philatelic (1923 to 1931), also to Mr R. J. G. Collins (Christchurch), and Mr J. H. D. Buchanan (Timaru) for gifts of literature, and to other local members who gave cash. The year had finished with an excess of income of £26 lis ljd, bringing the balance of profit and loss account to £6B 2s 3d. Officers elected were:—Patron, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes; president, Mr C. S. Fraser; vice-president, Mr A. McPherson; secretary and treasurer, Mr R. A. Holdgate; exchange superintendent, Mr A. F. M. Paterson; auditor, Mr E. C. Ayres; committee, Messrs J. H. D. Buchanan. S. H. Parker, I. W. Cunningham, G. W. Sides, J. W. Hinchey, E. Paterson: reporter, Mr E. C. J. Foot. The following new members were elected: —Mr J. Holdsworth (Puha, Gisborne), Mrs R. J. G. Collins (Christchurch). Mrs Collins, being present, received a very enthusiastic welcome. Mr R. J. G. Collins gave an address on the recent issues of New Zealand stamps. Mr C. S. Fraser also displayed a collection of new issues of the British Empire. Motor-Cycle Races. The South Canterbury Motor-Cycle Club's events which were held at Mr H. A. Armstrong's farm, Southburn, attracted large entries. The results are as follow: — v Flexibility trial—D. Wood (55 2-ssec) I, G. King (54sec) 2, T. Stoddart (51 j 2-ssec) 3 ' Acceleration test—T. Stoddart (8 sec) 1, C. Fowler (8 l-ssec) 2, K. Vincent <8 2-ssec) 3. Miniature T.T. race—C. Fowler 1, H Barber 2, D. Wood 3. Grass Hill-climb—T. Stoddart 1. WINCHESTER. There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Winchester Miniature Rifle Club. Mr R. Maddren presided. In the report and balancesheet a credit of £6 Is 2d was shown. The following officers were eiected:— Patron, Mr T. H. Langfora-, president,, Mr L. H. Orbell; vice-presidents, la elected and Mr Maddren was elected in Mr O. E. Shaw's place; secretary, Mr P. Surridge; captain, Mr W. R. Pearce; vice-captain, Mr A. H. Cripps; armourers. Messrs Jackson and Louden; handicappcrs, Messrs Pearce and Cripps; judge of targets, Messrs Pearce and Louden: ammunition charge Mr W. Jackson: delegates to the association, Mr Hopkins and the secretary; committee, Messrs D. Louden, W. Bradshaw, A. H. Cripps, W. Jackson, N. Priddle, J. S. SmiTn. W. Priddlo, W. R. Pearce, H. J. Hopkins, W. L. Gudsell, O. S. Priest, D. Scam>nell, and W. Waple; collector for friendly shoots, Mr W. Waple. Mr Jackson was appointed to take charge of the i.mmunition and Messrs Pearce and Cripps were appointed team selectors. Messrs Priddle and Hopkins offered cups for competition during the season. On the motion of Messrs Pearce and Hopkins, Mr Maddren was elected a life member of the club. Misses Gladys South and Eva Alexander, who will be married shortly, were the guests of the tennis club recently. Miss South was presented with two pictures and a set of jugs and Miss Alexander with a large picture. During the afternoon Mrs M. Russell and H. E. Langfora, the winners of the handicap combined doubles, were each presented with a silver button. Pronounced anti-cyclonic conditions prevailed throughout the greater portion of the month at Winchester, which proved the driest for eight years. A brief cyclone passed on March 8, when .42in of rain was recorded. A second slight westerly depression occurred on March 21, when .29in fell. The month's rainfall was ,84in on seven days, compared with l.Slin last year (average for March is 1.84 in). The total rainfall for the year to date is 6.02 in; last year for the "same period it was 6.78 in.

WAIMATE. The president (Mr J. K. Elair) presided over a meeting of the committee of the Waimate Agricultural and Pastoral Association, when there was a good attendance. Five hundred pounds, being the association's share of "My Lucky Year" art union, was forwarded. It A'as mentioned that the Minister for Internal Affairs had directed that the money was to be used for the liquidation of bank overdraft, any balance to-be applied for general purposes. The secretary reported the year had commenced with a debit of £440, and there was now a credit of £75 2s. With the £SOO from the art union not taken into account, the position had improved by about £ls. j The Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association advised that the business for the proposed conference in Winter Show Week in Dunedin would probably be the arrangement 1 of shows and ram fairs to obviate the [ clashing of dates. It was decided that the association's | representative at the conference bring up for discussion the simplification of schedules. | A letter was received from the Boys' Employment Committee, Christchurch, about the placing of boys on farms for training, and it was decided to write commending the committee in its efforts, and promising to do what could be done whenever there was an opening. The following motion was carried unanimously; "That this association recommends the New Zealand Sheep I Breeders' Association to inspect all [registered stock before March, .1934, and then at least every third year." The potato crops of the Willowbridge district promise average yields this season, but the farmers' concern is the price outlook. It is expected to be a month yet before digging will be general, but estimates of the yield set it higher than that of last year, when the average was nearly eight tons to the acre. The potato crops in Willowbridge district are reported to be in a very healthy condition, and the acreage is thought to be about the same as last year. The potatoes are free from disease. For March the total rainfall was 89 points, spread over 10 days, with the heaviest fall 35 points on March 25. Last year the March fall was 102 points, spread over 14 days, the heaviest fall being 40 points. Last month the total hours of sunshine numbered 200 hours 30 minutes. For the corresponding period in 1932 the total hours of sunshine were 153 hours 10 minutes The highest temperature was 89 degrees on March 19, as against 82.5 in March, 1932. The lowest temperature was 36, compared with 36.5 in 1932. Two frosts were recorded last month. An • enjoyable afternoon was spent on Saturday on the croquet greens at St. Paul's Club, when competitions were held for the funds of the club. The winners of the competitions were: Cake (given by Mrs Murray), Mrs A. E. Lewis and Master R. Hewson (equal): table centre (given by Mrs R. P. Harris). Mrs R. H. White; knitted tea cosy (given by Mrs Webber, sen.), Mrs Gunn. Mrs G. A. Manchester presided at the monthly meeting of the Waimate Ladies' Benevolent Society, when eight applications for assistance were received and granted. Mesdames Manchester and Adams were appointed visitors for the month. Michael Rattray, son of Captain N. A. Rattray, "Ngahere," was injured when the pony he was riding slipped on the asphalt when rounding the borough council corner. He was thrown and received abrasions to his j knees and nose, and an injured shoulder.

TEMUKA. Mr E. B. Taylor, of the staff of the Temuka Post Office, has received notice of his transfer to the position of postmaster at Orari. Mr Burgess, of Orari, will take over the duties in the Temuka office. Crs. E. Blackmore, A. E. Smith, F. C. May, W. H. McMillan, G. Hancox, and J. Gourley, of the Temuka Borough Council, have stated their intention of contesting the municipal election. The! Deputy-Mayor (Mr L. F. Robins) has| decided to withdraw and Cr. A. R. Beck will not seek re-election. The committee of the Temuka branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held its monthly meeting on Monday evening, Mr James King presiding. The chairman reported that in the last month the executive had been busy on pension adjustments, land cases, and wood sales. A request for a portion of the Canteen Fund grant to the South Canterbury Patriotic War Relief Society had been made. Another block of wood for cutting had been secured at Kakahu. Headquarters advised that Temuka was twenty-second on the financial membership ladd.er with 157. The town clerk advised that permission had been granted for poppies to be sold in the street. The reply to an enquiry regarding the basis of allocation of Canteen Funds for., unemployment relief was received, the chairman remarking that the answer was hardly adequate. The unsatisfactory condition of the Lower Waitohi War Memorial was referred to by Mr P. Thomaa It was decided to endeavour tq find out who was responsible, and have the memorial attended to. The fifty-eighth annual meeting of the Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Monday evening, Captain J. Allfrey presiding. The annual report stated that it was pleasing to note the small percentage of fires in Temuka during the year. Captain T. J. Watts, of the United Fire Brigades' Association, had inspected the station and fire fighting appliances; his report proved to be satisfactory. The treasurer stated that the brigade started off with an overdraft of £ll 12s 7d, and finished up with a credit of £9 19s 9d. Office-bearers were elected as follows:—Captain, Captain J. Allfrey; lieutenant, Lieutenant D. Cain; secretary, Fireman C. F. De Joux; treasurer, former Captain Geo. Hancox; foreman, Foreman F. Chapman; senior branchman, Fireman T. N. Scott; junior branchman, Fireman W. Frisby; messenger, Messenger S. Burns; hon. surgeon, Dr. F. A. Scannell; caretaker, Fireman D. J. Waters. The monthly sitting of the Temuka Magistrate's Court was held yesterday, Mr C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., presiding. George Brown, of Riverslea, who drove a horse and gig at night, which was not provided with proper lights, was fined 15s and costs 10s. Joseph Halfred was charged with failing to comply with the terms of his release on probation, in that he failed to vacate the home of Jeremiah O'Donoghue as ordered. After hearing evidence the Magistrate ordered Halfred to vacate the house before April 30. On the information of F. W. Pellett, curator-ranger of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society. Arthur Henderson was charged with obstructing the informant in the execution of the powers conferred on him under the Fisheries Act. He was charged further with taking trout by stroke hauling, contrary to regulation 11 of the South Canterbury fishing regulations, with using a wire trace less than 21 gauge, and with taking trout without a license. Charles Bennett, of Orari. was charged that, while engaged in fishing for acclimatised fish, be did use a wire trace of greater gauge than 21 standard gauge, contrary to the regulations, and fur- | tlier charged with assaulting Fredcrick Walter Pellett while in the exe-'

cution of his duty, and with taking trout by stroke hauling. Through counsel (Mr G. J. Walker) defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges, except that concerning the use of a wire trace greater than 21 gauge against Bennett, to which a plea of guilty was entered. On the resumption of the Court after lunch counsel altered the pleas, pleading guilty to the charges of stroke hauling. All the

other charges were then withdrawn by Mr W. D. Campbell, who appeared for the Acclimatisation Society, and defendants were each fined £lO with costs totalling £5 2s lOd. Hector Palmer, of Orari, was charged, on the information of F. W. Pellett, curator-ranger to the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, that he took and killed native game during a close season. Tlie Magistrate dismissed the case.

GERALDINE. Mrs H. Knubley (Geraldine) has left on a visit to Dunc^in. The Mayor (Mr B. R. Macdonald) returned yesterday from a visit to Timaru. Mr J. J. Mulvey, formerly postmaster at Masterton, and Mrs Mulvey, will leave Masterton shortly to take up residence in Geraldine. Mr Mulvey i, sn active member of a numper oi organisations in Masterton, including the Park Bowling. Club, the Workers Educational Association, and the bav ag The lU annual picnic held wth tlw opening of the boxes of members rf the Dr. Barnardo's. Home was held in the domain on Monday afternoon. Afternoon tea was provided by the president (Miss Alice Hughes) and Misses A. Hughes, M. L. Grant, JM. Morrison, and Mrs W. McColl. Miss M. L. Grant gave a short address to the children, and remarked that the very satisfactory sum of £7 7s naa been collected. Miss Grant also congratulated the president (Miss Hughes) on having received a medal, given only for long and distinguished service by the executive in England. A meeting of representatives of the Geraldine and Temuka Bowling Clubs, to make final arrangements for a pairs competition, was held in Mr J. Kennedy's rooms. It was decided to play on Easter Friday and Saturday; Geraldine players to play on the Temuka green and Temuka players on the Geraldine green. It was reported that 32 entries had been received. Yesterday several borough councillors gave definite replies when asked if they intended to again seek nomination on the council. Councillors J. R. Lack, E H. Logan, and M. Campbell stated their intention of seeking re-election. Councillors W. McClure and J. W. Miller have definitely decided not to be nominated again. Councillor G. H. Patrick said that he would give a reply in the course of a few days. When approached, Mr A. J. Bell, a former councillor, and Mr H. A. Wade said that they had not made a decision. There is special interest in the election, foi the mayoralty, for both the Mayor (Mr B. R. Macdonald) and J. Kennedy have definitely decided to stand. Mr Macdonald served as Mayor for the periods 1918-21 and 1931-33, and Mr Kennedy for the periods 1911-15 and 1923-31. Both are well known on public bodies in South Canterbury.

SEADOWN. The Washdyke School met the local school at roundel's and cricket, the Seadown girls winning by 58 to 50. The best scorers for Washdyke were P. Hogan (10), E. Pierce (8), D. Burrell (5), J. Hedley (5), A. Aitken (5), and E. Woodham (5), while for Seadown M. O'Connor (10), M. Hewson (10), J. Williams (8), B. Davies (8), G. Brosnahan (6), M. Edgar (5), M. Hughes (5) were the best scorers. In the cricket match, Washdyke proved too good in the second innings, getting on 45 for two wickets. At the end of the first inings the scores were 45 for both sides, but Seadown could only secure 41 in their second strike, Washdyke thus winning by eight wickets and three runs. Washdyke's best batsmen were W. Price (16), and K. James (29), and their bowlers Glenday (three in the first, and seven in the second innings). Seadown's best bats were M. Seyb (14) and I. Oldfield (10), and their bowlers I Oldfield (seven wickets).

FAIRLIE. The following judges will act at the show to be held on Easter Monday at Fairlie:—Fine wool stud sheep, Mr T. S. Little, Windsor; long"; wool stud sheep, Mr J. C. Bisdee, Clandeboye; Romneys, Mr Allan Grant, Waimate; strong wool flock sheep, Mr W. J. Kelland, Timaru; line wool flock sheep, Mr Jas. Campbell, Methven; fat sheep and lambs, Mr R. Simpson, Ealing; draught horses, Mr James Wylie, Sefton; light horses, Mr E. W. Roberts, Anama; ponies, Mr G. Maginness, Sockburn; cattle, Friesian, Ayrshire, and dairy, Mr S. Kingston, Fairview, Timaru; Shorthorns, Red Polls, Aberdeen Angus, and fat cattle, Mr C. Austin, Albury; Jerseys, Mr J. F. Fleming, Balcairn; milk test, Mr H. McConchie, Fairlie; sheepdogs, Mr Wm. McMillan, St: Andrews; sporting dogs, Mr S. Harper, Cora Lynn, Fairlie; sheepdog trials, Mr D. Pringle, Geraldine; pigs, Mr E. C. d'Auvergne, Waiho Forks; grain, Mr A. B. Annand, Timaru; field roots, Mr R. McGillivray, Christchurch; wool, Mr W. Kirby, Milton; fruit and vegetables, Mr G. Knowles, Timaru; flowers, Mrs G. Knowles, Timaru; cooking, Mrs R. B. Hart, Timaru; preserves, Mrs Cadwallader, Levels. ST. ANDREWS. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a football club was held in the hall on Monday night. Mr W. Harvey stated that interest in football had increased, and there were enough players to form a club. Mr W. A. Strang, an All Black player, would be a great help to the club. A substantial donation had been presented, and a football had also been offered. A motion to form a club was carried unanimously. The following officials were elected:—Patoon, Mr R. L. Pugh; president, Mr Andrew Woods; secretary, Mr L. G. Campbell; vice-presi-dents, Mr E. D. Hoskin, Mr A. Christiansen, Mr W. E. Davey, Mr L. A. O'Loughlin, Mr S. Winchester, Mr W. R. Harvey, Mr G- A. Wilkes, Mr Jas. Kennedy, Mr D. Brunton, Mr E. G. Coles, Mr J. F. Turpie, Mr A. C. Hutton, Mr G. A. Hopkins, Mr C. H. S. Johnston, Mr S. Pye, Mr H. L. Wimsett, Mr F. J. Bockaert, Mr G. J. King, Mr D. M. France, Mr H. B. S. Johnstone, Mr A. H. Dellow, and Mr W. A. Strang; committee, Messrs S. Smith, F. Mildenhal!, A. Galletly, G. Green, J. Kennedy, W. A. Strang, H. R. Pugh, J. E. Blank, and W. R. Harvey; club captain, Mr W. E. Davey; coach, Mr ' W. A. Strang; selection committee, Mr W. E. Davey, and E. G. Coles, and the playing captain. It was decided to affiliate with the Timaru Rugby Union and that the insurance of the team be arranged. Green and white were chosen as the club colours. Messrs R. L. Pugh, A. Woods, and L. G. Campbell were appointed trustees of the club funds. At a meeting of the returned soldiers' sub-branch Mr F. H. Hutton presided. He reported that last year the credit of the poppy fund stood at £ls 5s Id. Men had been engaged on woodcutting, and as a result wages amounting to £43 8s had been paid out.