TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21146, 23 April 1934, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMAKU

CRICKETERS' REUNION Cricketers and former players gathered on Saturday night at an annual reunion under the auspices of the South Canterbury Cricket Association, when the trophies won during the season were presented. Mr B. R. Macdonald, patron of the association, presided over a good attendance. In proposing the toast of "The South Canterbury Cricket Association," Mr A E. Lawrence stated that ever since a man had thought of batting at a ball opposition had been encountered. At one time in fact the playing of the game was regarded as a punishable offence owing to its interference with archery. But throughout the years cricket had been the summer game of England. Since his arrival in Timaru he had noticed the gradual ascendancy of the Star Club, both in cricket and football, whicli was due to the attention it paid to its young players. This was a lesson worth learning. He suggested that the time had arrived when the association might look round for a ground of its own. It was impossible to carry on as at present. Responding, the chairman said that he was one of the oldest members of Ihc association, being one of its founders about 40 years ago. h\ his opinion Hie game was now on o firm footing. All it required was adequate support. He agreed that the association should give all the support it could to its umpires, whose decisions were always given in the true spirit of the game. Other toasts honoured were: "The [ Umpires' Association," proposed by Mr S. D. Mason and responded to by Mr Ji. Murchison; "Kindred Sports Bodies," proposed by Mr R. C. M. Sunley and responded to by Messrs A. G. Knowles (South Canterbury Rugby Union), A. ;W. Stead (South Canterbury Hockey Association), and R. N. Downes (friendly cricket clubs); "Donors of Trophies." The chairman presented the Bristol Cup to the Star Club, which beat the Ashburton Club in a match for the trophy, Mr V. Hahn accepting it, and the junior cup was presented to Old Boys, for whom Mr Sunley responded.

Rugby In a friendly Rugby match played at Fraser Park on Saturday between Star and Excelsior (Oamaru), the local side won by 27 points to five. In the first spell Star scored 11 points while Excelsior obtained Ave. Adkins, Seaton, and Morrison each obtained a try for Star, one being converted by Meikle. For Excelsior, Stewart scored a try, which was converted by Donaldson. 'After the interval Seaton CI), Adkins. and Ede scored tries, Morrison and Boys each converting one. The referee was Mr A. B. Rowlands. A drawn game was played between Pleasant Point and Geraldine, Brenton securing a try for Geraldine. which Callanan converted, and for Pleasant Point Anderson scored a try. which Preddy converted. Mr F. Drew rej'ereed. Harriers The Presbyterian Harrier Club held its opening run of the season on Saturday from the residence of the Rev. A. J. H. Dow. There was an attendance of 17. The course went past the Caledonian Grounds along the railway line to the rifle range, to the main road at Scarborough, and back to town. The placings in the run home were: T. Mathieson 1, R. Barlow 2, G. Broadhead 3. Subsequently the runners were entertained at afternoon tea bv Mr Dow. miniature Rifles Mr J. Batchelor presided over the annual meeting of St. Patrick's Miniature Rifle Club. The annual report and balancesheet showed the club to be in a sound financial position. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, the Rev. Father Murphy, S.M.; president, Mr B. Jefferson; vice-president, Mr A. Skinner: club captain, Mr J. Batchelor; honorary vice-presidents, Miss Sullivan. Messrs M. Mullins, L. Collins. E. Power, A. D. Mcßae, J. J. McErlane, J. Vuieta, L. J. O'Connell, M. Richardson, and J. A. Murray; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr J. M. Healy; target checkers, Messrs H. Purcell, D. Cosgrove, and J. Gresham; armourers. Messrs B. Jefferson, R. Jefferson, and J. M. Healy; delegates to Miniature Rifle Association, Messrs Batchelor. B. Jefferson, and Healy;' emergency committee, president, vice-president, and secretary, and Messrs Batchelor, A. Skinner, and J. O'Connor. It was decided to commence the championship on May IG. At the annual meeting of the 'f imam Fire Brigade Miniature Rifle Club the election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr W. Raymond; patroness, Mrs C. E. Thomas; vice-presi-dents, Messrs VV. Roberts. E. Jensen. V. Armstrong, H. Segar, D. Marshall, I. A. Blackwood. J. Norrie, and Mrs "W. Raymond; captain, Mr A. Hooko: vice-captain. Mr J. Murray: honorary treasurer, Mr R. Hall; honorary secretary, Mr C. de Clifford: delegates to centre, Messrs W. Best and A. Hooke; armourer, Mr McCann; handicappers, Messrs H. Gledhill, J. Moore, A. Hooke, and McCann; marker, Mr McCann.

Essay Competition An essay competition instituted by the publicity and progress committee of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce for the scholars of the primary and secondary schools of Timaru on the subject "The Industries of Timaru and Why They Should be Supported," has been judged by Mr A. E. Lawrence. The results were as follows: — Timaru Boys' Hifib School —Senior Group: N. R. Mecredy 1, S. Burnett 2. Junior Group: K. G. Cocks 1, G. Newton 2. Timaru Technical College.—Senior Group: Ngairc L. Butlancl 1. George C. Hunter 2. Junior Group: Frank S. MeKenzie 1, Ella D. Walter 2. Timaru Girls' High School.— Senior Group: Peggy Motlram J, Raema Holdgate 2. Junior Group: Cicely Higginson 1, Mary ToncyclirTe 2. Craighead Diocesan School. —Senior Group: - Molly Orbell 1, J. Fitch 2, Marama Barker 3. Junior Group: Jean Inglis 1. Waimataitai School.—John S. Duncan 1, Douglas -P. Wallace 2. South School.—Mavis Tozer 1, Valerie Hayes 2. Marist Brothers' School.—J. Gawith 1, E. M. Healy 2. Kennel Club It was reported to a meeting of the committee of the South Canterbury Kennel Club, Mr F. G. Saville presiding, that it had been decided to hold the South Canterbury show on September 13 and 14, and Messrs A. B. Annand, W. Smith, and the secretary <M.- l'\ J. Cool:) were appointed to consider the venue. The chairman stated that the recent parade at. St. Saviour's had resulted in a loss of 14s Cd. Otherwise it had been a success and several new members had been obtainc '.. It was reported that the membership stood at 136, and it was hoped soon to reach 200.

TEMUKA Mrs V. Foxon, who is leaving the district for St. Andrews, was tendered a farewell sociat in the Arowhenua Hall by the members of the Arowhenua Women's Institute and Holy Trinity Ladies' Guild. Community singing, a recitation by Miss Greaves, a song by Miss M. Rehu, and pot dances and action songs by a party of Maori girls, were much enjoyed. 'lhe Rev. C. L. Mounlfort, on behalf of the guild, expressed regret at the departure of Mrs Foxon, who had founded the guild which had practically been instrumental in the building of the new Holy Trinity Church at Arowhenua. Mrs Foxon had always taken a keen and practical interest in church work, and her departure would be a great loss to the district. He asked Mrs Foxon to accept a handworked Maori tea cosy. On behalf oi the Arowhenua Women's Institute, Mrs Rehu presented Mrs Foxon with two Maori llax baskets. Other speakers were Mrs R. Manning. Mrs G. CulIcugh. Mrs Mihaka, and Mr T. Paiki, the latter expressing the regret of the parishioners and wishing the guest every success. At the third annual meeting of the Temuka and District Basketball Association, Mr H. F. Christie presided. A motion of sympathy with Mr J. L. White in his illness was passed. The annual report stated that the senior grade competition had been won by '.. Joseph's, the senior B by High School, and the junior by Pleasant Point. Public interest had increased in the game, and the standard of play was much improved. Representative games were played against North Otago, Waimate, Ashburton, and a Hokitika High School Old Girls' team, in both senior and junior grades. C. Kay, J. Douglas, W. Ives, and M. Spillane had represented South CanterDury at the Dominion tournament. The association supplied the two delegates from South Canterbury to the Dominion conference. Mrs H. V. O'Connor and Mr J. C. Hayhurst. while. Miss E L. Grigg had refereed at the tournament. The report and balance-sheet, the latter showing a credit of £5 3s 2d, were adopted. The election of officers resulted:—Patroness. Mrs A. Hayhurst; patron, Mr A. W. Buzan: president, Mill F. Christie: vice-president. Mrs L. Templeton; secretary. Miss M. Washington; treasurer, Mr T. Paiki: recordkeeper, Mr Hayhurst; delegates to the South Canterbury Association. Miss Grigg, and Messrs Christie and Hayhurst; delegate to Referees' Association, Mr Hayhurst: ground inspector, Mi Christie; grounds, games, and limes steward, Mrs Templeton; selectors, Miss Grigg and Mr Hayhurst. It was decided to open the season on May 3 with a parade to the domain, headed by the pipe band. Afterwards friendly games could be played. Mr Paiki was appointed marshal for the-procession, and Mrs Templeton for the games. It was agreed to commence the competllions on May 10, entries to close a week earlier, and the grading to be carried out at a meeting on that evening. Mrs O'Connor and Mr Hayhurst were appointed the ilag committee. Anzae Day will be celebrated by holding a combined citizens' and soldiers' service at the obelisk in the domain during the afternoon em Wednesday. Following the usual custom, a procession, comprising returned soldiers, South African veterans, Mayor and councillors, citizens, girt guides, and brownies, will assemble at the corner of Wood and King streets and proceed via High street to the Domain. The Rev. C. L. Mountiort will deliver the principal address. The second match in the "Friendly Friday" card tournament was played on Friday evening, when Hibernians met Druids and Oddfellows played Citizens. Scores are as follows:—Hibernians v. Druids—Euchre: M. Brosnahan and W. McGarva 2, J. Demson and G. Washington 10; M. Fitzgerald and T. Scannell 5, E. Larsen and R. Davidson 7; T. Leonard and C. Daly <>, R. Jamiesen and G. Moulton 6; M. Hcaly and T. Burke 6, W. Phillips and D. South 6; J. Spillane and T. Downcs V, C. Talbot and Z. Kay 5. Cribbage: W. D. Fitzgerald and J. Sullivan !J, G. E. Pierce and J. Waters 8; O. Connolly and W. Tozcr 8, W. Frisby and J. Moulton 9. Totals: Hibernians 52, Druids 59. Oddfellows v. Citizens: —Euchre: W. Galbraith and A. Young 6, W. Cargo and L. G. Scrimshaw <>; J. Young and R. Thomas 4. E. Blackmore and W. H. McMillan 8; V. O'Connor and B. Davis 6, V. Nicholas and N. Brown 6; G. Radburnd and G. Bradford 9, W. F. Evans and F. Smith 3; G. Phillips and M. Swap 4, J. Hislop and F. A. Joynt 8. Cribbage: J. Davis and W. Berry 9, T. Snow and G. Pierer* 8: B. MaclachJan and N. Cooper 7, T. E. Shicls and H. Robertson 10; H. Harrison and C. Taylor 10, J. Gourley and A. C. Palmer 7. Totals: Oddfellows .if). Citizens 56. The position of the teams aitcr the second night's play is: Citizens lta, Druids >IJ, Hibernians lit), Oddfellows 108. The leading individual aggregate scores are: Cribbage, T. E. Shiels 23; euchre, G. Washington 20 The annual meeting of the Milford Basketball Club was presided over by Mr A. D. Grossman. The balance-sheet showed a credit, of £.l 7s. Officers were elected as follows: —Patron. Milt. A. LyaH: president, Mr A. P. Grossman; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. Brown, E. Dixon, E. McCormack, R. Lyall. W. Seaward, G. Parke, N. Sheriff, L. J. Wareing. Miss A. Maze; club captain, Miss M. McCormack: secretary, Miss C. Carter; delegate to sub-association. Misses H. Harris and C. Carter. It was agreed to enter a team in the junior grade competition. At the fortnightly meeting of the Alcxniidrovna Lodge. 1.0.0.F.. D.D.G.M. Bro. E. McCabe and his officers were present from Victoria I,edge, Geraldine, and installed the following, officers:—N.G. Bro. C. Taylor, V.G. Bro. R. A. Young; secretary, Bro. G. Harris: record secretary, Bro. H. C. Cornwcli: treasurer, Bro. J. B. Davis. The- names of the chief executive office ■■■ ol' the lodge were added to the social com- ' miltee, which is to make for the diamond jubilee celebrations. The secretary, Bro. Harris, was authorised to make a brief history of the lodge since its inception.

At the annual meeting of the Arowhenua Maori Basketball Club, a good attendance of members was presided over by Mrs P. Paipeta. Tim balancesheet showed a credit of £4 7s. Oflieers were elected as follows: Patron, Mr P. Paipeta; president, Mrs Pani Torepe; vice-presidents, Mcsdames K. Kemara, Paipeta, and Waka; secretary, Mrs J. Solomon; treasurer, Mcsdames G. Rangi and Merc Waaka; committee, officers ex officio, and Misses M. Helm, E. Waaka, and D. Future; delegates to Temuka Sub-Association, Miss 11. Rehu and Mr T. Paiki. It was resolved to affiliate with the Temuka Sub-Association, and to hold the opening clay on April 26.

WAIMATE In the VVaimate Magistrate's Court, before Messrs S. Grut and A. \V. Good, J's.P., G. Hunter and W. P. Story were each chained witli being in charge of a motor-vehicle while they were in a stale of intoxication. The former who pleaded guilty, was lined £2 !t)s, and ordered to pay £1 Is doctor's fees. Story, who also pleaded guiltv, was lined £lO. Despite wintry conditions there was a good attendance at the "bring and buy" sale held by the GJenavy branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union in the local hall. An elocutionary item was given by Mrs Archer and a vocal duet by Mesdames Chapman and Williams. Good business was done at the sales table, a satisfactory sum being realised. A small deputation of mothers of children attending Knox Sunday School waited en Mrs Lynch (nee Miss F. Boyd) and presented her with two Axminster hearth-rugs in appreciation of her many years of service as a teacher in the infant department of [the Knox Sunday School,

GERALDINE There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Geraldine Benevolent Guild. Mrs R. A. Dixon presided. A motion of. sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mrs R. Orton. The annual report stated that it had been with very deep regret that the guild received the resignation of Mrs P. W. Hislop, as president, as she had left the district. Mrs Hislop, who had held that position for 32 years, was the second president since'the inception of the guild, and in that long term of office, had given of her best in the cause of benovelent work. The guild had placed on record appreciation of the great, amount of work Mrs Hislop had done while president, and a letter to that effect had been sent to her. The work had gone on smoothly during the year, and the guild had worked on the lines agreed to at the last annual meeting that the guild supply groceries, clothing, boots, and milk. The membership stood at 28. A sum of £6O lis h;id been spent on needy cases miring the year, but the value of goods given and goods distributed amounted to considerably more than that sum. A verv successful sale of work, organised by the guild for the district nurse fund realised £62 Cs sd. which had been handed over to the district nurse committee. No effort had been made to raise funds, and the generosity ol nrivato individuals had helped considerably. The guild's thanks were due W> 'all who had assisted in any way during the year. The secretary read a letter from Mrs Hislop thanking the guild for its expression of appreeiation of her services. Mrs J. M. H. Tripp said that Mrs Hislop had rendered variable services to the community for more than 30 years, and it was a nitv that there had been no public recognition of her services in some way. The secretary intimated that the guild would make some recognition of Mrs Hislop's services. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs John Wordsworth; vice-president, Mrs R. A. Dixon; secretary, Miss L. McLean. The secretary intimated that Mr P. McKcnzic, chairman of the Geraldine Unemployed Workers' Union Carnival Committee, had waited on her to suggest that the co-operation ol the guild in the forthcoming carnival would be gratefully appreciated. It was decided to express sympathy with Ihe unemployed in their efforts to help the relief fund, and to co-operate to the best of the guild members' ability. but in no large way, as the guild was concentrating on the district nurse appeal which would take place shortly. At a meeting of members of the Geraldine Old Girls' Basketball Club. Miss Margaret Miller was elected caplain of the junior .team, and Miss Blanche Loach vice-captain, and Misses' C. Da vies and Jessie Vincent were elected captain and vice-captain, respectively, of the senior team. At a meeting of the Geraldine Unemployed Workers' Union carnival committee, arrangements were advanced a further stage for the carnival m aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund. Reports from canvassers showed a solendid response. Fat shceo and beef had been offered, and produce of all descriptions, including wheat, oats, chaff, and potatoes, groceries, and coal had also been promised. A programme has been drawn up for the children's sports which will be held in the Domain. The Geraldine District Band has consented to give its services during the carnival. Teams for the tug-of-war contents promise a large entry from various towns. A friendly football match between the Geraldine and Pleasant Point Clubs was played on the domain on Saturday afternoon. The match resulted in a draw, each side scoring five points. Bi'cnlon scored for Geraldine and Callatian converted, while Anderson scored for the visitors and Preddy eonverted. Mr S. J. Drew was the referee.

The best bowling average in matches played by the Geraldine Cricket Club was secured by R. Hayes, who took six wickets for 23 runs, an average of 5.a. S. Callanan, who took the most wickets (52) had an average of 11.8. Callanan headed the batting averages, scoring 400 runs in 20 innings (one not out), an average of 21.19. L. Ellis with an average of 10.5 was second. The Thursday team bowling averages wem headed by R. Hayes, who took 40 wickets for 315 runs, and average of 7.87. G. Webb, with an average of 8 for 38 wickets, was second. In the batting averages A. Vincent was first with an average of 12.75 for 22 innings 'two not out), in which he scored 255 runs. He was the most prolific scorer. The next best average was: that of R. Hayes (10), who scored 200 runs in 22 innings, two being not out.