TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21122, 24 March 1934, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

| TIMARU I - | PERSONAL j The committee of the South Canterbury Hunt yesterday passed a motion of sympathy with the relatives, of tfie late Mr Edgar Jones, members standing in silence. St. Mary's Men's Club The annual meeting of St. Mary s Men's Club was presided over by the Rev. J. Evans. The chairman stated that the club was being reorganised and that the interest and enthusiasm already shown augured well for a strong, healthy fellowship. The election of olticers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr A. S. Elworthy subject to his consent); president, to be appointed by the vicar; vice-presi-dents, Messrs W. W. Baxter, G. Andrews. and J. Bentley; secretary, Mr H. R. Preston; treasurer, Mr J. Darby; committee, Messrs \V. Burns, L. G. Wood, W. Tubb, G. M. Bennett, J. Hole, and R. L. Matthews. j Crieket j The results of the last two round; of the primary schools cricket competition were as follows: March 13—Senior: Mavist defeated West; South 59, Main 4 and 23. Junior: High 43 (declared), West 9; Waimataitai 44, South 32; Main 63, Maris! 27. March 20—Senior: West 47, Waimataitai 45; Marist 36 and 17 for one wicket, Main 19 and 50. Junior: High 62, South 28; Waimataitai 99 (declared' Marist 17; Main 22 and 42, West 11 and 9. The best batting and bowling figures returned were:—

Senior: B. Howard (West) 2-1. L. Gribben (Main) 35, B. Howard (West) eight for 17. Spring (Wai.l five for 16, Harding (Marist > five for 14, Gribben (Main) six for 12. Junior: G. Williams iWai.i 48. Hayward (Wai.) 14, King (South) 11, Bignell (Main) 18, Necklen (South) three for 7, C. Williams aVai.) four for 4. I. McLeod (Wai.) five for 12. The draw for Tuesday next is as follows: Senior: West v. South. Fraser I ark; Marist v. Waimataitai, Anzae souare: Main a bye. Junior: Marist v. West Mam School: Waimataitai v. High. Fraser Park: South v. Main. Timaru Park. I Scouters' Association ; A meeting of the South Canterbury Scouters' Association decided to postpone the competition for the Williams Memorial Shield for u year and to hold a combined scout rally of ; scouts, cubs, and guides at Caroline Bay on March 28. A result of the postponement would be that the troops would have to default to the Hightield troop. The Hightield troop would be expected to draw up a programme for the rally to suit the local troops, as well as visitors from Ashburton downwards. Billets would be arranged for the visitors, who would also give a display. It was reported that at Easter cubmasters from Ashburton, Methven, Geraldine. and Timaru would attend a cub officers' training camp on Mr Holland's property at Northdown to learn new ways of cubbing and improving the cub packs of Canterbury. The camp would be in charge of District Cubmaster Carter (Red Fang), of Christchurch. Harbour Board Meets

A meeting of the Timnru Harbour Board was held yesterday, Mr G. T. Ritchie presiding. A statement of general receipts for the five months ended February -8, 1933 and 1934, was presented as follows: t;»:i -i. ■ * <l. t\..t clu:* * .. I.; :n.» is :: P.iotag* IW.I i:s I! >4 II". 11 H.M. <•'■•"> :< «i .-.'.12 12 « Moorings & lenders 4-0 >< ■"> 57-2 It IT * •'•2 110 1 Minimum clurge* 1 ID 0 ! 2 «'• J Water 1H 7 117 17 *.! 1 certificates 2 10 0 Rents 1 .*"■< 4 » ' .">2 10 Wharfs .. 4,27 4 71 0 1,130 17 7 Tou:* . lo.Gtw to in n,i:ti i.i o iJei. thi* rear *I6G 4 8 Imports and exports for the same period were shown as follows: — Inc. Dec. IOJi. J'J.i.l. Impoits .. l ll.>-3i Eiports • 4:»7n - 2S.HIH -23 an He?. t'^r.riCK* in wards 40C.J - 2i>o,*-..i I'.lfi,;Bl The chairman stated that the board was in a considerably better position than it was last year, due mainly to the laying up of the dredge. The debit balance after paying accounts was £s°l 18s 3d. compared with a debit balance of £2514 7s 7d at the corresponding period of last year. The board's conversion scheme of securities totalling £307,150, had been approved by the Loans Board and had been carefully arranged by tin; Harbour Board's own staft, so that thoie requiring repayment would get it as close as possible to the date upon which they wanted it. The Railway Department advised that locomotive R2B which the board had purchased would be delivered free to Timaru. The cost of the locomotive was altogether £278 13s 6d. The acting-harbourmaster reporten that arrivals during February were 3*. steam and motor vessels, with an aggregate of 41,500 tons, and the depuitures 34 such vessels, with an aggregate of 42.115 tons. Condition of Harbour "It is practically a vote of no-con-fidence in the board," said Mr T. B. Garrick at a meeting of the Timaru Harbour Board yesterday, when it was stated that in view of continued interest in harbour affairs, with particular reference to the broad question ol "the safety of the port and the future policy of the Timaru Harbour Board, the council of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce had invited Mr R. S. Goodman to deliver an address to the chamber on Monday next. The acting-chairman iMr W. I. «u----chie>: "Oh no. the only reason why the address is to be given is that there is a difference of opinion m Timaru on the Harbour Board question.' Mr Garrick said that when the chairman of the board (Mr G. T. Dav,son) had addressed a previous meeting, members of the Chamber of Commeicc appeared to be quite satisfied and had not questioned his statement. Mr Ritchie stated that the chamber was merely taking action to hear both sides of the case. It wss not that the chamber was dissatisfied as a body. Mr H M. Whatman said that the board was indebted to the chamber for its invitation.

Labourer's Bankruptcy Because there was no quorum, a meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Philip McLaughlun, of Timaru, labourer, which was to have been held vesterdav afternoon, lapsed. The oniv secured creditor was Brady and"Mcßae, the value of the «ecuritv for a debt of £25 being estimated "at. £5. The amount owing to unsecured creditors was £l2O 19s Ji'a, and the only asset was book debts amounting to £B4. In his sworn statement bankrupt said that in 1928 he had began a carrying business bv purchasing a 3-ton lorry for £3oo,"paying £IOO cash, the balance being payable at the rate of £l4 a month. Early in 1929 the lorry was burnt and the insurance was taken over by McLaren and Company, from whom "he bought a" lorry for £250. the instalments on which were £l4 monthlv. Business increased, and he bought a second-hand truck for £3OO, paying £SO down. In October, IJ3O, he suffered an accident which incapacitated him for 10 weeks. From then

oil he noticed the business slipping. In 1931 he sold out and was still 'owed £9l on the deal. Since going out of the carrying business he had paid his way, incurring no liabilities and paying £3 off his carrying debt. He was a married man with two rhildflen, respectively 10 and seven years of age. Bristol C'up The following cricket team will represent Star iTimaru) against Ashburton at Ashburton to-day in the match for the Bristol Cup: A. Shillito. F. Smith, B. Barlow, R. Taylor, H. Button, V. Hahn, S. Williams. J. Holden, L. Wood, A. Judge, and Seaton. Old Boys' Association Mr A. J. Aliport presided oyer a meeting of the Timaru High School Old Boys' Association. Final "arrangements were made for the Old Boys' Day to be held to-day at the school. A recommendation was made tu tnc special general meeting that the new monograms and buttons be issued only to linancial members of the association. it was decided that the present motto be retained. ... Congratulations were extended to the school on its examination results of last year. Congratulations were alto extended to D. P. l.indsay on his success at the New Zealand swimming championship meeting, and to A. 1. Anderson on his new huidling lecoid. Parents' Banquet The annual parents' banquet ot the Timaru branch of the Voung Mens Christian Association was held on Thursday the I\l;i>or <Mt J. W. Satterthwaite) presiding oyer a large attendance of parents and cluldie;i. Toasts were honoured and items given bv Messrs H. Nay lor, J. Connors, W.' Leslie, and G. Choules. Miss D Pawson was accompanist. Presentations of trophies won during the season were made by the Mayor and Mayoress as follows: —Mayor s Cud for best all-round boy—A. Kendall. Senior Gymnasium: N'lJ'.O' Kingham: athletics: William Bailhe; swimmiim: Frank Lobb: camp: William Kaillie: billiards: Fred Walker: pin£ pon£i A. Ronciiii!,! toni-koit. Kioci Walker: tennis: Guv Smythe. Junior— Gvmnasium: Erie Thompson: athletics: Robert Knowles: swimming: Robert Kni'Wles: camp: Alan Johnston: billiards: James Andrews: ping pong: William Mason: toni-koit: John Donaldson.

TEMI'KA Mrs .1. Hopkinson. Miss H. Hopkinson (Wilkin street). Mr W. Hopkinson, and Mrs G. Hopkinson (Fraser street), left for Chrislchtireh yesterday to attend the wedding of Mr G. W. Hopkinson. which will take place to-day. A meeting oi. the 'lcmuka Unemployment Committee was held in the Borough Council Chamber. Present: The Mavor, Mr A. W. P.uzan (chairman). Messrs P. 11. Lynch. T. H. Langford, L. F. Rubins. I'■ h\a;is, G. Hancox, K. McKenzie. the certifying officer, Mr 1., W. Parrant. and the secretary. Mr L. Rutted. The Com-i missioner ot t iiemploy men! ad\ isctl that all structures erected on main highwavs controlled by heal authorities. should conform with the standard adopted by the Main H gh\Vays Board. Before assistance could be given, the plan of the proposed work must first receive the approval ol the Public Works district engineer. The Unemployment Board advised that Good Friday. Faster Saturday, and Monday, and Anzae Day would bo regarded as holidays tor all rebel workers other than those employed under schemes, 4a. 4b, 4d. gold prospectors. under scheme f) and ifa audi schemes 7 and 11. Reliet uoikeis who would ordinarily have worked on those ivs would he paid as though thev had worked. One application for'labour under the No. ■> scheme was approved on com.itioij that 50 per cent, ot wages was paid by the applicant. One application lot labour under the 4a scheme was approved. It was decided thai one worker be refused lurther rebel v.oik until he took out a prohibition order. Of the four new registrations received, three were approved and one deferred until the next meeting. Miss H. Bremnor, luad teacher ol the Arowhenua Native School, has been advised by the secretary of the Canterbury Education Board that he agricultural instructor had piaced the Arowhenua School first in the Jrul ; tree, general plant propagation. anc. forest nurserv work competition lot' the Vear ending 1933. The pri/.e carried'a cash value of 30s. _ . Play in the Tenuika 'lenins Clubs championships was advanced a liuthet stage on Thursday afternoon, the results being: -Women's singles second round: Miss B. Austin beat Mrs Laurenson. Third round: Miss K. Pearse beat Miss F. Pearse, Miss N. Poultne.v beat Miss B. Austin. Mis., L. Shiels a bye. Semi-nnal: Miss K. Pearse beat Miss S'hiels. Miss In. Poultnev a bye. Men s singles sonufviaN- L Connolly beat A. Loach. H. Hitchcock beat L. W. Parrant Women doubles- Semi-finals: Mrs Lauieiison and Miss Shiels beat Miss h. 1 e.n stand Miss Dwan. Misses Poultne.v and King a bye. Men's doubles third round: Pearse and Lee beat Connol..and Smart, Loach and L. V> ■ I arrant a bve Mixed doubles third lound. Miss P. Dwan and L. Connolly beat Miss N. Poultnev and R. I.ee, Ilss King and R. Simpson a bye._ Semifinal' Miss Dwan and L. C.onnolh beat Miss King and R. Simpson In a return cricket match betveen the Oddfellows' and Druids Lodges played on the oval on r lhursaa> aueinoon. Druids won by 37 run.-. A two-roomed dwelling, .situa.ee. oo the property of Mr Smart, in Uaitoln, and occupied by Mrs Ibe 1 and hei two children, aged two and six yeais, was completely destroyed by ire late on Wednesday evening. Mrs Ibell \\a.. going to bed when she accidentally knocked over a kerosene .lam]) whi.l was sitting on the table setting aligl . some blankets which she had bei n using for ironing. Mrs loell got the children safely out of the hoi • " as no assistance was available nothing could be done to save the building. The furniture was not insured Mi Ibell, who is ill. was removed to tie Christchurch Public Hospital on Sunday Inst.

ST. ANDREWS A social even in?. in honour ol Miss Mary Cloakc, who will bluntly leave the district to take up Karitane nursing, was held in the Parish Hail. There was a large attendance or friends and well-wishers. The Rev. James lla>, on behalf of the Bible class and friends, presented .Miss Cloake with a picture and referred to the many good Qualities of the guest. He wished het everv success. Mr J. li. Stoweli also spuke. Miss Cloake suitably leplied. The evumns was spent in music. «ames. and dancing. Son.us were sung by Miss S. Hay and Mr G. Smith, and music for tiie dancc> was Mipphed by Mrs H. L. Wimsett. Miss S. Hay. Miss E. Smith, and Mr Alan O'Neill. A meeting of (he Flower Show Committee was held on Thursday evening. The Rev. L. Hoclson presided. Mr Robert Parry eulogised the work of the secretary. Miss Grace Hall, and Mr Hodson presented her with a manicure set in recognition of her services. The accounts of the recent show showed that a satisfactory profit had been made. The expenses had been heavy on account cf the cost of new tables and fittings, but the surplus amounted to about £35. Various suggestions for improving the show organisation were adopted and a vote of thanks to the judges and helpers was passed.

WAIMATE The annual meeting of the Waimate High School Old Pupils' Association was presided over by Mr T. A. Wilson. The annual report stated that the year had onlv been moderately successful, the association not functioning to the extent it should. The finances of the association were satisfactory, there being a credit balance; of £lB ,'is (id, and the assets amounted to £2l (is !kl. The election of ollieers followed, all the retiring patrons being re-elected. Oilier ollieers were elected as follows; - President. Mr T. A. Wilson: secretary and treasure]-. Mr G. Wilce: committee. Misses Elliot. Whelan, Messrs G. Collett and C. Cutler. A vote of congratulation was accorded the High School on last year's examination results. It was decided that during the coming season a town and country old pupils' sports day be held, the boys to plav football nnd the girls basketball. On Thursday afternoon a fete was held by the Waimate High School to raise funds for the school. The function in the school grounds was largely supported by old pupils, friends, parents of the present pupils and the public generally, and the various stalls, games, and side-shows, conducted by pupils, former pupils, and teachers of the .school, did splendid business. A meeting of tilose interested in the organisation of the annual gymkhana at Hook was presided over by Mr H. G. Rathgcn, then; being an excellent attendance. Mr C. Mason reported that Mr J. Fox would lend steers for the steer-riding competition, and Mr C. Medlieotl said that the members of the Waihao Forks (Inn Club would conduct the pigeon shooting matches. The tender of Messrs Bridges and Thomson for the catering was accept "ed. It was resolved to ask Mr 11. F. Whitnev, Waituna, to judge the dog trials and Mr F. Brown. Waihao Downs, to judge the horse events. A sub-com-mittee was appointed to lay out the grounds, and various officials to take charge of the events and sideshows, were appointed. It was announced that Mr J. Stewart bad given a special prize for the most stylish-aetioned horse in the draught horse trot.

(IKRALDINK Tin* Geraldine Town 11;111 wa:; crowded on Thursday evening for the bull conducted by members of the Geraldine Roman Catholic Church. Dance music was provided by HoareV orchestra, and extras were played by Miss Monica Gresham and Mr C. Cretan. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Annie Kerr and Mr N. I'arkyn, and the lucky spot wait/, by Miss Patrick ami Mr Friddle. Mr A. Earl was master of ceremonies. Sonus were contributed by Miss Gwen Hughes and Miss Margaret Charles. Competitions were won as follows: Cake. Mrs J. Guerin (Hilton l ; turkey, Miss T. Lysajjht iS'. Andrews': cushion, Mr Mwarri Elworthy; picture, Mi> John Kennedy. There was a very .uatherin;.; of residents from throughout the Gcraldine County in Mr J. TipUuly's' paddoc!: on Thursday afternoon for the visit of the Southern Cross, piloted by Sir Charles KinSWord-Smith. Colonel K. Mackenzie, on behalf of the residents of tlu: district, welcomed Sir Charles and thanked him for giving them the opportunity of seeing his famous aeroplane.

A friendly match between the Geraldine Club and a combined team from the Tir.iaiußo.wlmg Clubs was played on the local green on Thursday afternoon. Results (Geraldine skips being mentioned tirsh:— J. J. Earl 2f>. Lynskev 10: T. J. Paterson 20, Robinson 16; G. Loach 20, Cowles 20: G. Watts 14, J. Anderson 12: S. H. Turner 1-1, C. Howe 20: C. Slock 22. Miller 18; Thoreau 1!'. Spring 19. Totals: Geraldine 125, Tnnaru 126. A friandl.v cricket match between the Geraldine Club's Thursday team and the "Herald" <Timaru> was played on Thursday afternoon. Batting first, Geraldine was out for 40 iJ. Dawes 9, G. Veal 8, and Morrison B>. Downes took two wickets for 8, Smith two for 2, G. Gaffaney one for 8, Dewar two for 4, Jack two for 1, and Andrews one for 8. "Herald" had scored 95 for nine wickets when time was called (Gaffaney 28, Downes retired 25, and Smith retired 18). Bowling for Geraldine, G. Webb took three wickets for 14. W. Angland one for 12. Morrison one for 12, and G. Paterson two for 4.