TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20919, 28 July 1933, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMABF. SUPREME COURT. The action was continued yesterday, before his Honour Mr Justice Blair, in which Bruce William Patrick proceeded against Priest and Holdgate, Ltd., and Ralph Hatcliffe Priest, as administrator of the estate of William R. Priest, claiming damages amounting to £6OO arising out of a motor collision on the Pleasant Point road on February 12. Mr E. Anderson appeared for plaintiff and Mr C. S. Thomas for defendants. John Patrick, farmer, living at Hilton, gave evidence that he was in his son's motor-truck on the night of the accident. The lorry was on its correct side, two to three feet from the edge of the road. He saw the lights of an approaching car. There was a crash outside Day's house, and witness was severely injured, being incapacitated for seven weeks in consequence. Witness estimated the speed of the lorry at 20 miles an hour. Ernest Undrill, garage proprietor and motor mechanic, Geraldine, stated that he had sold the car concerned to Bruce Patrick at a cost of more than £4OO on terms. It would have cost about £325 for cash. After the collision the truck was very badly damaged. The body was pushed back 6 or 7 inches. To his Honour: Before the accident had occurred, had a person come to him with the truck witness would have offered him £2OO for it provided a new one was being purchased. George Vogler, secretary to Priest and Holdgate, Ltd., said that Ralph Hatcliffe Triest was a shareholder in the company but had no executive authority and consequently had no authority in regard to the cars used by the firm. The directors of the company were William J. Priest and Robert Holdgate, and with witness as secretary they formed the executive. William John Priest was an uncle to William R. Priest, who had been killed in the accident. Witness continuing, stated the travellers in the firm's employ were not allowed to use its cars for pleasure. William R. Priest had no right to use the car without permission. The company had no control over him and did not know until the Monday after the accident, that he had been killed. Young Priest worked for Colonial Motors, and had nothing whatever to do with the firm of Priest and Holdgate. It was a fact that the father cf young Priest had been called on to pay towards the replacement of the car involved in the smash. Mr Thomas asked- at this stage that Priest and Holdgate. Limited; be dismissed from the suit. His Honour held that there was no case against the firm, for whom he gave judgment with costs. John Mcßeth Kerr said he was a passenger in the car, sitting between Roileslon and the driver, Priest. As the car passed through Stevenson's clip he saw by the speedometer that they were travelling at 40 miles an hour. After that the car was slightly accelerated, and moved up near the crown of the road. He attended to a wicker basket at his feet, and when he looked up he saw the lights of a lorry about 30 yards away. In a second the crash occurred. Just before this happened the car seemed to veer slightly to the left. The trip was Priest's third one that day. Summing up, his Honour held that Priest had been guilty of negligence through driving at a reckless speed. Therefore the question of which side I of • the road trie respective vehicles I were on was not material. Judgment would be for the plaintiff for £2OO for the lorry, and £2O general damages. Costs were awarded the plain- j tiff, to be fixed by the Registrar. An order for discharge in bankruptcy was granted to George Lorimer Mc-J Latchie, formerly of Timaru. now of Oamaru, wireless dealer. Mr F. J. Rolleston appeared in support of the application. Daniel Francis Horgan (aged 23) appeared for sentence on two charges of breaking, entering, and theft at Temuka. His Honour said that Horgan had apparently been more or less in the hands of the authorities for some years. He had a very bad record, and had been given two chances on probation. The charges were very serious and there was no reason why accused, a single man, had committed the offences. Horgan would be sentenced to three years' reformative treatment, the sentences to be concurrent. An order was made for the return of the articles stolen. Air Pilots' Club. A dinner was held by the Timaru Air Pilots' Club, in celebration of its first birthday, Mr A. Nankivell presiding. Speaking to a toast list, those present made reference to the growth of aviation in New Zealand, and to the popularity of flying in Timaru. It was stated that the.club, commencing with a membership of 10, now had 50 members between Wellington and Invercargill. Appreciative reference was made to the valuable work done by Mr T. W. White and Mr W. E. Clarke, to assist aviation in Timaru, and visiting pilots wished the club a successful future. The birthday cake was cut by Mrs H. Silverton. Technical College Board. An election of two members to represent the employees in local industries on the board of managers of the Timaru Technical College, resulted in F. Burrow and J. Gliddon being elected. The others nominated were: Edward W. Jones, G. T. Koller, and W. E. Tubb. An application by Mr Koller for representation for other unions besides those represented, was declined by the returning officer (Mr F. L. N. Tuck). Morgan's Road Deviation. On the casting vote of the chairman (Mr T. B. Garrick), the Levels County Council decided, at its monthly meeting, that the Claremont and Waimataitai ridings should bear the cost of the work of the proposed Morgan's road deviation. In reply to a question as to the estimated cost of the road the engineer, said that it would be about £3OO. Of this £6O would be preliminary expenses and the balance for labour and teams. Cr. D. Grant: We have been bearing the brunt of the unemployment work from the start. It has done some good, but we cannot stand it all the time. Pipe Band. Mr A. H. Clemens presided at the annual meeting of the Timaru Highland Pipe Band. The annual report stated that the services of the band had been much in demand during the year. The death of Mr J. Roddick was recorded with regret. The credit balance had increased from £4 17s 4d to £23 9s Bd. The chairman said the finances appeared to be in a very satisfactory position. A donation of £2 was received from Mr T. R. Mackay, the president, who was unable to be present. The following officers were elected: —Patron, Mr D. Grant; president, Mr T. R. Mackay; treasurer, Mr D. Weir; hon. auditor, Mr A. B. Herdman; secretary, Mr Ron Munro; custodian, Mr W. Walker; vice-presidents, the Rev. Clyde Carr. M.P., Messrs T. W. Satterthwaite, R. Munro, J. D. McTtobie, A. H. Clemens, J. E. P. Cameron, J. F. K. Jamicson, C. W. Cameron, G. Sara,-A. P. Greenfield, Richardson, A. Kennedy, P. Campbell, J. S. Herron, R. McGlashan, T. Seaton, and C. W. Don; trustees, Messrs J. S. Herron,

A. Kennedy, J. Emslie; executive, Messrs A. H. Clemens, J. D. Mcßobie, E. Firkin. R. McGlashan, R. A. Rodgers, R. Oliphant. W. Andrew, R. Young, and A. McTnnes. At a meeting of band members, following the annual meeting, Mr R. Young presided. The following officers were elected: —Pipe Major, Mr R. Young: sergeant, Mr D. Weir; corporal, Mr A. Mclnnes; drum sergeant, Mr R. Seaton; drum corporal, Mr F. Sutton; drum major, Mr W. Andrew. Employers' Association. The annual report of the South Canterbury Employers' Association slates that it was gratifying that the meetings of the executive were well attended. During the year further economies had been effected. This would be seen in the satisfactory figures disclosed in the statement of accounts. The work of the association was of considerable benefit to employers in the settlement of disputes, and in looking after their interest in labour matters generally. All employers were urged to join the association. As showing how the employers had used the office to discuss proposals for new awards, there had bfian 16 meetings during the year, apart from the monthly meetings of the executive, besides innumerable enquiries for information from the secretary, whose position was now practically a full-time orrc. Golf. The best cards returned in the bisque match at Highfield were:—Miss Roberts (27), 4 up; Mrs Skinner (.20). all square; Mrs Coxhead <24">, all square; Mrs Hunter (25), all square; Miss G. Campbell (14), 1 down; Miss Le Cren (17), 1 down; Mrs Lawson (20), 1 down; Miss May (27), 1 clown. GLEN-ITI CLUB. The following is the draw for the third qualifying round for women and a 12 hole medal round for unearned handicap players, to bo played to-mor-row:—Earned (Satterthwaite and Jones)— Miss C. Beck and Miss D. Beck; Miss M. Macaulay and Miss D. Methven; Miss Whitehead and Mrs Steele; Mrs Caithness and Miss Dickson; Miss Mcßride and Miss Islip; Miss .1. Methven and Miss Selwood; Mrs Low and Miss Morgan; Miss Stewart and Miss I. Grant; Mrs Moore and Mrs Robertson: Miss Miller and Miss Robinson; Miss Bradley and Mrs Joseph; Mrs Mantell and Mrs Ewing. Unearned (Smith and Parker)-, 12 holesonly: Miss Wilson and Mrs Cole; Miss Reeves and Miss Bowie; Mrs Lee and Mrs Hattie; Miss Macfarlane and Miss Shivas; Mrs Martin and Miss CaveMiss Mclntyre and Mrs Hawarth; Mis? Oxford and Miss Gabitcs; Miss Eaton and Mrs Hitch; Miss Crcarcr and Mrs Cunningham; Miss Thomson and Miss Rowen; Miss Robinson and Miss Raines; Miss Murray and Miss M. Gow; Miss Newbegin and Miss Sparks: Miss Mcllwrick and Miss Allchurch; Miss I. Grant, and Miss Macauley: Miss Cowie and Miss Tovey; Mrs Karlon and Miss D. Townsend: Miss Hall and I Miss Falconer; Miss Dredge and Mr.; Earwakc-r. NORTH END CLUB. Following is the draw for a women's bogey match for a trophy given by a well-wisher of the club, to be played to-morrow: —No. 1— Miss Stevens and Miss Lynn; Miss Sullivan and Mrs Barnard; Mrs Cox and Mrs Sullivan; Mrs Kellett and-Mrs Clark; Miss Lane and Miss Moore; Miss E. Wilson and Mrs N. Young; Miss C. Wilson and Miss Leckie; Miss Hall and Miss Shillito; Mrs Ayres and Miss McLean; Mrs Crawshaw and Mrs Kippen. No. (v—Mrs Washer and Miss Ellis; Mrs Robertson and Miss Bradley; Miss Pryor and Mrs Edyvean; Miss Grant and Miss Thomson; Miss Rush and Miss Bird; Miss E. Robertson and Mrs A. Bradley; Miss A. Dunn and Miss B. Stevens; Miss E. Dunn and Miss C. Stevens; Mrs Tozer and Mrs C. Wood: Miss K. McDonald and Mrs Matthews; Miss Palliser and scorer. Ilifle Shooting;. A match was shot by Hie Pleasant Point and Timaru Clubs for the shield, the result being in doubt until Ihe last shot was fired. The visitors' last man required 69 to win, but could get only 68, making a tie, with a score of 682 each. Had they scored another point they would have lifted the shield. H. Elms (Pleasant Point) and C. Blackwood (Timaru) each got a possible. At the conclusion of the shoot, Mr 1. Blackwood, captain of the Timaru Club, welcomed the visitors and congratulated them on their performance. It was the first time, he said, that the shoot for the shield had resulted in a tie. Mr Wilson, captain of the Pleasant Point Club, in responding, congratulated the home team on retaining the trophy. The visitors were; later entertained at supper. The following were the scores:— Timaru—C. Blackwood 70, W. Bradshaw 69, H. Barbour 69, G. Marra 69 A. Agnew 68, W. Duncan 68, R. A Rodgers 68, P. Foden 68, W. Falloon 67, W. Malcolm 66; total, 682. Pleasant Point—H. Elms 70 H Roberts 69, E. Chapman 69, C. Thoreau 69, W. Taylor 68, M. Patrick 68 F Wilson 68, K. Hammond 68, R. Mcllwrick 68, G. Henderson 65; total, 682 • £i,} he weekl y shoot of the Territorial Club the following were the best scores:—T. Healy 80, A. Mathieson 78, L. Williams 77, H. Purcell 80, D. Cosgrove 80, B. Baxter 79, P. Brant 73 R Crocome 80, H. Bungate 77, C. Gibbs 70, W. Verdon 80, W. Parker 80 R ™ nc ,!J %A Swans on 68, J. Halkett 79, W Whitley 67, H. Sloan 80, L. Richardson 80, W. Peake 70, Harwood 70, W. Webb 80, J. Shanks 74, A Sutherland 77, W. Allen 80, A. Keene 80, F. Sloan 74. The Baxter button was won by T Healy The weekly trophy was won by L. Williams. Basketball. The following is the draw for the competition games to-morrow: A Grade—Court 1. 1.45: Technical Old Girls A2 v. High School Old Girls A2 (referee, Miss V. Campbell). Court 2, 1.45: Technical College A2 v. High School Old Girls' Al (referee Miss G.Campbell). Court 1,2.30: Canterbury Junior B v. South Canterbury B Court 2, 2.30: Trinity v. Technical College Al (referee, Miss M. Crossman) Court 1, 3AI-; Baptist v. Technical Old Girls Al (referee, Miss V. Campbell).There wil be no B grade matches. Ihe South Canterbury representative B team to play a Canterbury side at the Bay at 2.30 is:—Forwards D Harrison, S. Hide, and E. Dick- centres, P. Spillane, D. Patchett. and K Lyon; defenders, N. Pierce, N. Price' and M. Whelan; reserves, M Baker' A. Henderson, and M. Falconer FAIRLIE. At the Fairlie Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot ./Irs J. Simmers was the winner of the silver button. The following are the results: —Mrs J. Simmers 73, Miss J. Breen 63, Miss J. Cook 63, Miss E. Jones 61, Miss M. Charteris 56, Mrs Fergusson 55, Miss M. Jones 54, Miss K. Welsh 54, Miss K. Bell 53, Miss R. Doyle 52, Miss M. Breen 50, Miss L. Welsh 46, The Fairlie district has so far experienced one of the mildest winters known. No snow has fallen on the flat coutnry, and frosts have been much lighter than usual. Good rains fell during the early part of July, and the country is in good condition. Northwest winds during the last few days have had the effect of drying up the surplus moisture, and already there is evidence of an early spring.

WAIJMATE. Following a deputation to the borough council for a remission of the rates (£00) owing by the Rugby Sub-Union, there is a likelihood of the sub-union being relieved of its financial burden in this respect, though the council did not agree to the remission of the rates. However, the .unci! put forward an alternative suggestion to the effect that the Rugby Union's grounds, known as Manchester Park, be vested in the borough council, with the guarantee that it be held for all time as a football playing area, 'the deputation, which consisted of Messrs D. Keyes, R. Eddy, and J. V. Riach, agreed to report the matter to the sub-union, and a committee was set up by the borough council to confer with a committee from the sub-union, when the matter would be further discussed. The president (Mr A. Kirby) presided at the annual social evening given by the Waraiate Boy Scouts to parents and friends, when there was a good attendance rn St. Paul's Hall. The chairman thartked parents for the support accorded ihe troop d' -ing the year. Scoutmaster L. Lumsden detailed the work accomplished by the troop during the year, aflter which the following programme was given: Haka by A troop; duet. Scouts A. and C. Foster: mouth-organ arad accordion solos, Scout A. Foster; semaphore signalling, Assistant-Scoutmaster R. Coventry; piano duet, Scouts A. Kirby and J. Menzies; cub howl, cub ;:ack: sketches by cub members; physical drill by B. troop; piano solo by Scout J. Williams; Morse signalling, PatrolLeader R. Vincent. Two recitations were given by Scout Phillips. Community singing led by the Rev. A. M. Costain was followed by supper, and the birthday cake given by Mrs Kirby was cut. Before her departure, Miss C. C. McLean, who has resigned her position as teacher at Douglas School, was the recipient of a presentation during an interval at the Douglas Social Club's; euchre tournament. Mr W. H. Hodgen, chairman of the school committee, referred to the splendid work Miss McLean had done for the school, and presented her with a solid leather suit-case. Miss McLean suitably replied. The prizes were won by Miss E. Pollard and Miss C. Thompson. A dance was held after the conclusion of cards, the music being supplied by Mrs Baynes and Mr D. O'Grady. During the evening songs were contributed by Mrs O'Grady and a recitation by ■Miss G. Turner. TEMUKA. Following an accident at Mount Cook, in which he received a broken leg, Mr A. Leslie, Temuka postmaster, was brought to Temuka on Wednesday morning and entered Te Rata Hospital. Yesterday he was reported to be progressing satisfactorily, and it was expected that he would leave the hospital in a few days to return to his: home. A and B teams from the primary department of the Temuka District High School played basketball matches against Pleasant Point, at Pleasant Point The Temuka A team won by 9 goals to 5, and the B by 22 to 2. The referees were Misses Mcßean and Manson. Twenty-nine members attended the fortnightly meeting of the Temuka Druids' Lodge, which was presided over by Bro. C: Talbot, A.D. The payment of £5 sick pay was ratified. At the conclusion of formal business the meeting adjourned to St. Joseph's Hall to play the return card match against the Hibernian Lodge. This resulted in a win for the Druids by 77 games to 65. During the supper adjournment, Mr M. JLealy. captain of the Hibernians' team, welcomed the visitors, the reply being made by Mr Talbot. At the weekly shoot of the Temuka Men's Miniature Rifle Club, the scores registered off the rifle were:—J. Jones 79, S. Webb 78, R. Boyle 78, G. Summerfield 73,. B. Edwards 77, V. Nicholas 77, S. Kimber 77, R. Summerfield 77, T. Greelish 76, W. McGillen 76, H Sherborne 76, A. McFarlane 7G, J. Bennett 75, R. Gedd.es 74, S. Nicholas 73, E. Sherborne, sen., 72, E. Sherborne, jun., 72, W. Westoby 70, J.

Uobbs 70, V't. Cartwright 07, A. Hammond 07, H Cooper 07, M. Levcns Of), G. Moiiltoir 04, E. Hutchcson 59, D. Scan noil 57, T. Downes 50. Those to shnot-ofT nest week are—Jones, Boyle, Webb, Ed\v;.i c?s, Kimber, R. Summerfield, McGillan, H. Sherborne, McFarlane, Gccld'js. S. Nicholas, and E. Sherborne, j'tn. The winner of last week's trophy was J. Bennett. V. Nicholas, wit!;, a score of 018, is leading m the Leader cup nine nights' aggregate, with T. Greelish 614, second. For the season's aggregate V. Nicholas lead.-) with 770, while T. Greelish is sec<U id with 770. AL the Ladies" Club shoot, the scores I'etiirncd \vu.*i': --Mrs Donnithorne 70, Miss Cain 7!, Mr:., McClintock 74, Miss M. McFarlauie 70, Mrs Templeton 08, Miss E. McFarlanc 03, Mr:; Taylor 02, Miss Ward 55, Mrs Scanncll 33. AH but Mrs Taylor, Miss Ward, and Mrs tkaannell are to shootoff next week. The winner of Mrs Jones's tropp.y was Mrs Donnithorne. WINCHESTER. There was a larg«' attendance at the Victoria Hall, where the weekly dance was held. The music was supplied by Mr J. Rickus. ,Mr W. E. Knight was master of ceremonies. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Callander and Mr C. Knight. There was a large .attendance at a euchre social organised by the vestrymen of St. John's Church, Winchester. The competition prizes were won by Mrs D. A. Pearce and Mrs C. Knight, Mr C. Louden iind Mr L. Davidson. Misses Doreen Opie, B. Baldock, and Mr J. Counolly supplied dance music. Mr W. E. Knight was master of ceremonies. The hostesses were Mesdames W. J. Moore, D. A. i Pearce, and Misses M. Currie, and D. [ Trumper. The Winchester Mart's Miniature Rifle Club fired for Mr Gordon Kain's trophy, which was won Ifoy John Cripps, with a possible, and the tsame man also won the weekly butto:a Following 1 were the scores:—John Cripps 80, W. [ Priddle 79, W. R. Pearce 79, D. Scam'mell 79, H. J. Hopkins TO, C. Higginoottom 78, O. S. Priest 78, Jas. Smith 78, H. Hicks 77, A. Cripps-. 77, P. Hewson 76, C. Louden 76. W. Waple 75, James Cripps 75, J. Connolly 75, J. Stevenson 75, N. Priddle 74, A. Archibald 74, D. Louden 73, W. Jackson 73, W. L. Gudsell 73, J. Russell 07. GERALDINE. Mrs J. P. Cliff, Talbot street, Geraldine, has left on a visit to Christchurch. Miss L. Hawke, Peel street, Geraldine, is on a short visit to Christchurch. At a meeting of the Geraldine Hockey Club Mr J. Clyne presided. Messrs J. H. Bowkett, J. Buckley, and C. Pierce were appointed a special grounds committee to make arrangements for the preparation of a new playing area. It was decided that the first two fives be entered in the Geraldine County Hockey Sub-Associa-tion's tournament as A and B senior teams, and the remaining players in the junior competition. At a meeting of the committee of the Geraidine District Golf Club Misses B. Twigg, W. Williams, and J. McKechnie were elected junior members. The secretary reported that many balls had been handed in to him' by the contractor who had cut the fences around the links. The seci-etary was instructed to offer the balls to members at a small charge. Accounts amounting to £ll 5s 7d were passed for payment