RICCARTON NEWS

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20961, 15 September 1933, Page 5

RICCARTON NEWS

STOCK-DRIVING IN THE BOROUGH A resolution that the Riccarton Borough Council should be asked to enforce strictly its present by-laws regarding stock-driving in the borough, was passed at the meeting of the Wharenui School Committee. It was complained that at the present time the council was determined not to amend its by-laws governing stockdriving, and it was rather lax in their administration. Mr P. G. Stringer, who was in the chair, said that the deputation which had recently waited on the council with reference to stock-driving, had been favourably received, and given every opportunity to state its case. Aiter some discussion, during which it was stated that even since the deputation had waited on the council, stock had been permitted on the roads before the time ruled in the by-laws, | the above resolution was passed. Community Sin?. In spite of the inclement weather, there was an excellent attendance at the community sing held last evening in the Town Hall. Mr Dan McKivett was the leader and Mr P. G. Stringer was the pianist. Many popular songs were sung. The amount raised, £1 4s Od, will be used by the Riccarton Relief Committee for the administration of its work. Another sing will be held in the same hall next Thursday evening. Relief Committee Meets. A meeting of the relief committee was held last night to discuss a proposal to discontinue collecting rations under the pound scheme. In the absence of the Mayor (Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P.), the Rev. H. Ryan took the chair. After some discussion the Rev. J. A. Allan moved, and Mrs T. A. White advanced to enable the funds in the hands of the council to be paid to the trustees, and accordingly a cheque was drawn for the full amount, and forwarded to them. The Minister for Internal Affairs sent a cheque for £B, being part of the profits in "My Lucky Chance" Art union, to be used for the relief of distress. This was sent to the Malvern Relief Committee for general relief in the county. The county solicitors advised that if the council granted permission to the Darfield School Committee to erect a fence on a public road to make provision for a temporary playground, it would be liable for any accident that might occur, but that if it took! an indemnity from the school committee such indemnity would be enforce-! able. It was resolved to communicate with the committee on these lines. The engineer reported that after crushing substantial dumps at Kirwee and on the Homebush road the crushing plant was at Racecourse Hill and would next shift to Waddington. The main highways had been graded during the month and also Essendon road. Slattery's, Telegraph, Ridgens. and Redfern's roads. Patching with the council's truck had been carried out on Telegraph, Miles, Greendale-Burn-ham, Hoskyns, and Courtenay-Selwyn roads. The contracts on Racecourse Hill and Clinton's roads, and on Anson's road had been completed, and while the work on Anson's road was in progress two concrete pipe culverts were put in. The culvert over the main race at Darfield was widened by 12 feet by making up the ends, without the necessity of installing an extra pipe. The large fluming at the Kowai head had been repa'red, the defective portions of the piles being | cut away and the two main piers being re-erected on concrete bases. While I the race was slack, opportunity was j taken to clean out the main race near [the intake, ,

seconded: "That the pound scheme in the borough should discontinue after September 30." This was agreed to, but it was decided to keep the depot open, in compliance with the wishes of the Christahurch Business Men's Relief Comrriittee, until the end of October. Wharcnui School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Wharenui School Committee was held in the school. Present—Mr p. G. Stringer (chairman), Mesdames B. A. Hawthorne and J. Bucket!, Messrs D. Swanston, E. Prebble (hon. secretary), F. D. Sheahan, A. L. Falconer, F. A. Kenard, and A. R. Macpherson. It was reported that the area of the playground used for physical drill had been satisfactorily repaired. The headmaster (Mr T. A. Gates) reported that the roll number wag 437, with an average attendance of 426. This had caused the school to be regraded to Grade GB. and in consequence a new assistant teacher. Miss Greenaway, had been appointed by the boarq. Accounts amounting to £2 9s 3d were passed for payment. It was reported that the' pennant competition being held amongst the children had been taken up enthusiastically, and was being keenly contested. Temperance Union, Mrs C. W. Barrell (president) was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Riccarton branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, held yesterday afternoon in the Clarence Road Methodist Sunday Schoolroom. It was reported that a social would be held under the auspices of the Band of Hope next month, and that a cradle roll afternoon would be held on November 23. Mesdames Gundy and H. Odell (conveners), and Ferguson, Swanston, Newth, and- Edginton, and Miss Meharry were appointed a committee to arrange the latter afternoon. It was further reported that during the last nine weeks 1532 garments had been distributed from the local relief depot. Mesdames Swanston and White were appointed delegates to the district convention at Timaru. j After the business of the meeting [had been concluded the president introduced Mrs Richards, president of the North Canterbury District Union, | who gave an address on "Women's Work, Their Power and Influence." At the conclusion of her address she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mrs Newth. J Riccarton School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Riccarton School Committee was attended by Messrs E. Evans (voted to the chair), W. Cole (hon. secretary), A. Wright, W. Taylor. J. J. Keene,. W. Wood, W. C. Thiele, and the headmaster (Mr V. J. Gamble). The works committee reported that the grounds were in fair condition. A letter received from the Education Board stated that the flooring in the school would receive attention at an early date. The headmaster reported that the attendance was satisfactory, and that it had been arranged to hold a concert in October, for which the pupils were at present training

It was arranged to hold a special meeting ot the committee to emesdur a proposal to enlarge 'the round the swimming both. Jubilee Unmet. The dance in aid of the fmiti lac celebrating the diamond jubilee the Riccarton School was. ag&ia mil. attended. The jubilee celebrations will tatkw place on October 6. % S f antl the various cominiUe-es in daajs®» stfi the arrangements are mates og, l - preparations for a large attendance cS former pupils. Tennis Clubs BCnltegc. The St. James Tennis Club fceM its tenth annual meeting in the St GuiM room. Biccartaa. Tl* It de Lambert (president! preset a«r a good attendance of imss&ers. Last yeaf*s activities were nniiMA and showed' thai satisfactory had bfen made. The following officers ne-itaW; —President, the Rev. K. de lanfenrt; auditor. Mr C. Kemp; honorary treasurer, Mr E. Evans; honorary secrete?,. Miss D. Carletoa; Messrs W' G. Jamiesoo, C. & SSeßtellar, F. Ricketts, Miss P. am* Mr H. E. Jarman (ebmxiniirapS club captain, Mr G. cm> mittee. Misses 3. Chauli,' M. TSiK son, G. Smith, Messrs X. Witt,;; Ml Lummis. C. Palmer. 35. AwiSfty; f Lowe, G. Lightband; delegates t» tie Canterbury Lawn Tennis AsaffldteSiffiaiL. Messrs M. Lummis and CL 'The opening c&y wSI be morrow, and a dance at night ml! Mlow.