TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20909, 17 July 1933, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TDIARU.

PARK BOWUNG CLUB. Prizes won during the season were presented to members of the Park Bowling Club at the annual smoke concert of the club on Saturday night. The president (Mr J. ToneyclifTe) was in the chair.

The prize list was as follows:—Challenge cup for champion rink, C. Howe fs», H. E. Willcox (3), .7. Gawne (2), J. Shannon (lead); two bowls double. T. Skinner (s>, J. Mcßobie (lead); handicap singles, J. Mcßobie; club champion singles, R. Millar. Each of the prir.e-winners was presented with a small silver cup, and a certificate was also presented to Messrs J. A. Millar and F. B. Hawkey, winners of the champion pairs of South Canterbury.

In proposing the toast of "The NewZealand Bowling Council," Mr W. Cowles, a past-president of the club, paid a tribute to the manner in which that body conducted the sport, Mr Hawkey responding. Mr J. A. Millar proposed the toast of "Representatives of Other Clubs," responses being made by Messrs J. Grey and J. Hunt (Kia Toa». T. J. Bradley (Timaru), and J. Chilcott (Ashbury). In proposing the toast of "The Prize Winners," the secretary (Mr J. O'Leary) said that at the club's annual meeting it had been decided that no Sophies should be given, but in order that the club should be spared expense some of its members, together with some donors outside the club, presented gifts, and the club owed them a debt of gratitude for their generosity. He referred in this respect to Messrs R. Peebles, P. M. Cosgrove, and J. Gawne, all of whom responded. An announcement that a cup would be presented for competition by the New Zealand bowling journal was received with applause. The president made a presentation on behalf of members to Mr J. Gawne, Who is shortly to leave for Marlborough, of a small memento for himself and one for Mrs Gawne, in appreciation of Mr Gawne's efforts for the club, at the same time wishing him success in his new surroundings. , In his response, Mr Gawne said ne had known nothing about bowls when he came to Timaru, but he had since learned to appreciate the game, which he would continue to play. Pie also appreciated the friendships he had made among the bowling fraternity. New Bowling Green. A four-rink green will soon be laid down by the West End Bowling Club, a decision to this effect having been made at a meeting of the club on Saturday afternoon. The chairman (Mr G. Blackhami said that the meeting had been called to ascertain if it were possible to raise sufficient funds to put down a green on the women's croquet lawns. The time was opportune to put down a good four-rink green as the croquet players were going to the West End Park. Unfortunately the finances of the club could not stand such an expenditure at present, and the success of the project depended on the generosity of members. The proposed green would be a great asset, the more so since it was probable that a women's club would be formed during the coming season. If the scheme were taken up, it would be necessary to sow the green in grass early in the spring. In the opinion of the committee, if £3O or £4O were raised, it would be possible to put the work in hand. If, on the other hand nothing were done, the area would no doubt become covered in weeds.

In answer to a member, the chairman said that there was no reason why winter play should not be held Providing the green was in order. The secretary (Mr W. Bach) reported that when the croquet players went to West End Park the bowling club would lose £lO a year. Personally he could not see why women should not be allowed to join the club On the motion of Mr G. B. Green seconded by Mr T. Currie, it was decided to proceed with the project, and some of those present made contributions towards the fund for the purpose. Tne chairman expressed apprecia<i, or i *?} the res P°nse, and promised mat the committee would make every endeavour to keep costs down. The president and Messrs T. Stoddart W. J. Walker, W. Guthrie, J. and T. Currie were appointed to supervise the work.

Excursion Trains. A-total of 127 passengers left Timaru for Christchurch and intervening stations by the excursion train yesterday and 190 passengers arrived from the north. Bain Affects Sport. Owing to the heavy rain which fell in Timaru on Friday and Saturday most of the sporting events arranged for Saturday had to be postponed. The management committee of the South Canterbury Rugby Union met on Saturday morning and decided in view of the state of the grounds not to play any matches. The South Canterbury Hockey Association came to a similar decision, as also did the South Canterbury Basketball Association. Golf. The Glen-iti Club defeated Highfield by 10i games to 4| at the Gleniti links on Saturday afternoon. The results were as follows: — Highfleld. Glen-iti. D. Mcßeath .. OM. Crowley 1 R. Wilson .. OR. Jones .. l L. G. Cameron OG. Gamble . 1 D. Moyes .. IF. S. Cave .. 0 M. F. Raymond 0 R. A. Sinclair 1 J. P. Steven 1 Symons .. 0 R. Kennedy .. IC. W. Steele .. 0 P. Gresson .. IW. Skelton .. 0 G. P. Lawson ON. Moore .. 1 M. A. Raymond 0 E. O. Joseph 1 A. L. Gee .. OW. E. Jones .. 1 J. A. Mullins .. OR. G. Slade .. 1 J. Skinner .. OW. Mantell .. 1 C. E. Hassell £ N. Kennedv V S. Newton .. 08. H. Low .. 1 Total .. 4£ Total 10i Harriers. The West End Harrier Club held its annual five miles handicap race for the West End Ratepayers' trophy from the West End Park on Saturday. The race was a very close one, nine out of 10 starters entering the park before

the winner got home. Results were as follows: J. Alexander (2min) .. I C. Langrish (scr) .. 2 N. McCambridge (3min> .. 3 Fastest time—C. Langrish, 40min 45sec. The harriers were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr and Mrs T. Currie, Maltby avenue, Mr C. Whitehouse thanking the host and hostess on behalf of the club. METHODIST CLUB. ■ The Methodist Club ran from the residence of Mrs C. Lund, Church street west on Saturday. P. Lund and L. Jackson laid the trail along Wai-iti road, Morgan's road, across the paddocks to Page's road, Ihen across country through Mr D. Grant's properly, back to Page's road, through the gol! links, into Wai-iti road, West End Park, and home. Results were as follows: — L. Williams .. ..1 G. Hutt .. ..2 F. Jackson .. .. 3 Hot baths were provided, followed by afternoon tea. Mr W. McPhedran moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Lund and her assistants. Personal. Mr Allan Stead has been re-elected to represent committees of publio schools within live miles of the Timarii Technical College on the College Board of Managers.

Orphans Entertained. The North End Ratepayers' and Improvement Association entertained <)j children from St. Saviour's Orphanage and the Presbyterian Home on Saturday. Because of the wet weather the guests were not taken for the usual picnic which the association has organised in the past, but instead wen: taken to a picture entertainment and Riven afternoon tea. A bus took 51 children from SI. Saviour's, the children from the Presbyterian home being carried in private cars. A pleasant afternoon was spent by the children at the Majestic Theatre, where seats were provided free by the courtesy of Mr E. Fuller, and subsequently they were taken to the Wentworth and provided with afternoon tea. members of the association under Mr G. H. Andrews, waiting on them. The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs T. W. Satterthwaite) were present, and Mr Satterthwaite addressed the children, After tea the children were entertained by Mr R. Laplanche and Mr Watt with an exhibition of wrestling holds; a bout was given by the Laplanche boys. Other items included conjuring tricks and ventriloquial entertainment given by Mr W. Leslie. Rifle Shooting. 'The Timaru shield was competed for by the Timaru Club and the Gleniti Club last week, Timaru winning by seven points. The B team had a narrow win, beating the women's team by only one point. The following wci': tne results:

Timaru A--W. Bradshaw 70, A. Agnew 69. G. Marra 69,»P. Foden 69, W. Falloon 69, W. Duncan 68, R. A. Kodgers 67, I. A. Blackwood 66, W. Malcolm 66, C. Blackwood 64: total, 677. Glen-iti A -J. Hull 69, C. Paine i.9, C. Wilson 69, L. Murrav 68, A. Jackson 68, J. Blnmires 67, V. Hicks 66, W. Brehaut 65, A. Bone 65, W. Tate 64; total, 67C.

Timaru B —C. H. Johnson 68. W. Taylor 63, R. Parker 67, H. Barbour 65, W. Dawson 65, G. Duncan 65, T. Hubbard 64, M. O'Connor 64, L. McKessar 61, J. ToneyclifTe 53; total, 640. Glen-iti Ladies—Miss J. Taylor 68, Mrs Moore 66, Miss G. Mathias 65, Miss A. L. O'Brien 65. Miss B. Stewart 64. Mrs Jackson 64, Miss M. Stewart 63, Miss G. Beckingham 62, Miss E. de Joux 61, Mrs Brehaut 61; total, 639. Miniature Rifle Shooting. The following were the highest scores off the rifle at the Claremont Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot: —R. Armstrong 80, Miss C. Greig 78, F. Chittock 78, J. G. Husband 78, F. Black 77, J. Green 77, A. McConnell 77, J. Kelly 74, R. Selbie 74, L. Smith 74, A. Gillett 73, E. Chittock 72. The club has fired eight shoots counting for the championship, and this is half of the total. There have been some slight changes in position during the last two or three shoots. Following are the leading scores with two shoots cut out: — F. J. Black 469, R. Armstrong 466, Miss L. Armstrong 463, J. Green 463, J. G. Husband 463, F. Chittock 455, A. McConnell 453. L. Smith 450, E. Chittock 449, J. Kelly 448, A. Gillett 447, Miss C. Greig 432. M. Smith 420.

For the weekly challenge rifle F. Black has scored three wins, R. Armstrong three, Miss L. Armstrong two, J. S. Husband one, J. Kelly "one, F. Chittock one, E. Chittock one. Order for Blankets. An order for winter blankets from the Central Relief Society has been received by the Timaru Woollen Mills. The order is said to be the first the company has received since it recommenced operations last week. The work will be put in hand with as little delay as possible. Judges for Timaru Show.

The following judges have been appointed for the annual show at Timaru on October 25 and 2G:—Sheep—Merinos, Mr D. G. Wright 'Windermere); English Leicesters, Mr W. Letham (Lauriston); Border Leicesters, Mr L. E. Meyers 'Oxford); Romney Marsh, Mr A. H. Grigg (Surrey Hills, Mayfield); Shropshires, Southdowns, and Ryelands, Mr J. Brooks 'Brookside); Corriedale, Mr G. Morris 'Fairlie); Crossbred and Halfbred. Mr J. Campbell 'Methven); fat lambs and sheep. Mr F. H. Steele (Christchurch). CattleShorthorn and milking shorthorn, Mr M. O'Connor (Adair); friesians, Mr A. H. Copland 'Oamaru); Jerseys, Mr C. H. doulter (Fairlie); Ayrshires, Mr S. Kingston (Fairview); fat cattle, Mr J. Linton (Holme station). Draught horses, Mr G. Thomson (Dunedin); harness horses and ponies, Mr D. Gillanders; thoroughbreds, hacks, and hunters, Mr N. McLean (Amberley). Dogs, Mr George Evans (Peel Forest). Pigs. Mr E. C. d'Auvergne. CookeryAdults. Miss Copland (Timaru); children, Mrs R. B. Hart 'Timaru). Knitting. Mrs A. Price (Timaru). Use more wool section. Mr S. Bradbury (Timaru). Wool classing, Mr V. Collins. Pony section, Mr J. C. Guinness. Sheep dog trials, Mr George Evans. Ewe hogget competition, Messrs B. Witheil (Ealing) and Alan Grant (Waimate). Agricultural produce—Seeds. iMr W. Baird (Timaru); roots, Mr R. | McGillivray 'Christchurch); fruit. Mr IG. E. Knowles 'Timaru): dairy produce—butter, cheese, and honey. Government grader (Christchurch); s-oap, Mrs M. F. Maze 'Pleasant Point); eggs, Mrs M. F. Maze (Pleasant Point); dressed poultry and preserves. Mrs M. F. Maze 'Pleasant Point).

Funeral. The funeral of Mr Gordon P. Wood took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended by representatives of business firms, the Timaru Borough Council, South Canterbury Cricket Association, the South Canterbury Hockey Association. Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association. South Canterbury Jockey Club, Timaru Hunt Club, and various other organisations with which he had been associated. The chief mourners were Mr V/alcot J. Wood (brother), Mr L. G. Wood (son), and Mrs H. 11. Harris (daughter). The pall-bearers were Past Masters of St. John's Masonic Lodge. 1137 Messrs W. T. Ritchie. B. L. Blodorn. A. L. R. Hudson, A. L. Taylor. C. W. Wood, and A. Jones. Leaving the residence of Mr Wood. Wai-iti road, the funeral proceeded to St. Mary's Church, where the Rev. H. W. Monaghan officiated. He also conducted the service at the graveside, where MiRitchie read the Masonic ritual. Many wreaths were sent.

PAREORA. Mrs J. A. Munro presided at the monthly meeting of the Pareora Women's Institute. Mrs Coote gave a demonstration of cane work, and was accorded a vote of thanks. Miss J. Bennison sang a song. Sympathy was extended to Mrs F. Richards and Mr Laurcnson, who had suffered bereavements. Competitions resulted as follows:—Pikelets: Miss L. Coote 1. Mrs Gregory 2. Miss M. Munro 3. Bowl of! flowers: Misses M. and A. Coote 'equal) 1. Misses F. Hanson and O. Munro (equal) 3. Fun competition: Mrs K. Morgan 1, Miss J. Munro 2, Miss N. Buckley 3. Tea was served by Mis Buckley and Misses Buckley, Bennison. and Barr.

To raise funds to send delegates to Christchurch for the Dominion conference, euchre parties are being held. Mr and Mrs Gibbs were the prize winners last week. To raise funds to purchase new books for the library, an old-timers' dance was held in the Public Hall. Music was supplied by Messrs J. Bennison, E. Bennison, and J. Mclntyre. Mr Len Howard, assisted by Mr F. Evans, was the master of ceremonies. Mr A. Pratt, chairman of tne hall committee, expressed the committee's thanks for the splendid support siven.