MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21198, 23 June 1934, Page 6

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON relief op distress There has been an excellent response to the circular appeal for the relief of distress, and so far £292 7s 4d has been received by the Ashburton District Relief Committee. The principal contributions received since last Saturday are as follows: Mr D. J. Morrow £lO, Ashburton Club and Mutual School of Arts £5, Mr J. Moore (Ruapuna) £5, Mr F. Frampton £5, Mr D. S. Studholme £5, Mr and Mrs E. B. Newton £5 ss, Mr'w. Bryant £5, Mrs M. S. Thomas £5 ss, Mr C. G. C. Harper £5, Mr W. H. Rundle £5, John Orr and Company Ltd., £5, Messrs McDonald and Dunl'op £3, Sir William Nosworthy £3, Mr J. Stevenson £3, Mr R. L. Stephenson £3 3s. Magistrate's Court Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M., presided at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court yesterday. A charge o£ assaulting William Valentine Cobden, on May 20, was preferred against Stanley Pennal (Mr L. A. Charles), who pleaded guilty. Sergeant W. T. Kelly said Pennal was at the pie-cart, and mistook Cobden for some other person with whom he had a grievance. He struck Cobden three times. A fine of £2 was imposed. The application for suppression of the name was refused. For being in possession of unlicensed wireless receiving sets, Matthew Farrell. Patrick Thomas Curran, and Waltef S. Kingsbury were each fined 5s with costs, while Christina Halkett was fined 7s 6d with costs. Ernest Hayman was charged that being the owner of a shop in which smoking requisites were sold, he failed to observe a half-holiday, and with failing to notify the inspector of the Labour Department that he was selling tobacco and cigarettes. Defendant said he was the proprietor of a pie-cart and did not open up for business until all shops were closed. The magistrate explained that defendant was liable, and he would order the payment of costs. 10s on the

first charge. The second charge was withdrawn.

Similar charges were preferred against Aubrey Clarke, fruiterer and confectioner. Burnett street (Mr R. Kennedy). The inspector (Mr A- C. Williams) said it was defendant's second offence. A fine of £1 was imposed. Mr Kennedy said he thought the case was one for special exemption, as the selling of cigarettes in this instance was a public convenience after tobacconists were closed. Motor-cars Collide Motor-cars driven by Mrs H. G. Kemp, Cox street, Allenton, and Mr T. Drennan. Winter's 'road, Allenton, collided near the water tower on Thursday evening. The right side of each car was damaged. No one was injured. Personal Mr J. A. Tansley, who has been on the staff of the Bank of New South Wales for more than four years, has been transferred to Dunedin, and will leave Ashburton early next month. Mr Bruce Brown, son of Mr and Mrs John Brown, of Ashburton, and formerly of Lowcliffe, has been appointed field inspector's assistant attached to the Lands and Survey Department. His headquarters will be in Christchurch. Bible Society At the annual meeting of the Ashburton branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society on Thursday at which the Rev. E. W. Batts presided, the following officers were elected: — President, the Rev. G. B. Hinton; vicepresidents, Mrs H. A. Lloyd, Sister Mildred, the Ven. Archdeacon A. J. Petrie, and the Rev. R. S. Watson, Captain N. E. Bicknell, and Pastor W. E. Vickery; secretary, Miss A. C. • Watson; treasurer, Mrs M. A. Grainger. Mr Batts was accorded a Vote of thanks for his services as president and on behalf of the society Archdeacon Petrie wished him every success in his work at Gisborne. Ashburton Winter Show Additional features yesterday at the Ashburton Fanciers' Society's annual show which concluded in the evening were the cat and rabbit sections. The show was well patronised Loth during the day and evening. Further special awards were announced as follows: Connolly Cup for most points in fruit, honey, preserves, brea<, scones, and cakes—Mrs G. Hoatten. Silver Cup presented by Mr J. Connolly, M.P., for most points in Angora rabbits—Mr H. R. Hopwood. Mr Hopwood also received the awai'd for the best Angora rabbit in the show. South Island Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association's championship for the best drake or duck, other than Indian Runner—G. Suttie. The association's championship for the best Persian kitten under eight months, and the society's trophy for the best cat in the show, were both won by Miss E. Boyns, of Christchurch. The award for the best local cat in the show was won by Mrs C. Bruce, and that for the best Persian cat went to Miss Boyns. Miss F. A. Dalton won the special prize for the best short-haired cat in the show. Yesterday's awards are as follows: WORKING SIIEKP OR CATTLE DOGS (Judgo: Mr U. J. Martin, Soafh'ld.) collie dri£ p maiden (l) : O. L. Pr it'hard J. Kouyh-coatod col lie do«, open (1): Master Allun iJpuch J and rtough-coatcd collio bitch, opun (1): U. L. lJutterick 1 and special. Smooth-coated collio dog, maiden (ii) ♦ ft- lintterick J and special, Miss ft. Wellmnn 2, Hugh Me* Cocker 3. Smooth-coated collio open (1): Miss K. Wollman 1. Smooth-coated collio bitch, maiden (1): P. Ij. Donald X. Smooth-coated collie bitch, open (2): Miss E. Wollman 1 and special, P. L. Donald 2.

CATS (Judge: ilr W. Duggan, Christchurch.) Persians —.Shaded silver, female, over 12 months (1). Miss K. Hoyns I. Smoked, male, over 12 months (1): lira D. Ivle I. liluo, male, over J'J months (2): .Mrs Mary Lowe 1, Mis s E. Boyn.s 2. Tabby, silver or grey, male, ovrr J2 month!- (I): Miss E. lioyiiM 1 and special. Neuter Persians—Chinchilla or shaded silver, over 1- months (1): Mr.i t'\ Bruce 1 and Hpecial. Blaek, blue, or smoke, over 12 months (1): .Miss Thelma Nutbrown 1. Any other colour, over 12 months Ci): Miss Breeze 1, Mrs A. Allvd 2. Any colour, Milder 12 months (1): Misa Betty Kcir 1, .Mrs McAvey 2, .Mrs K. .Murxdui il. Persian Kittens —Eight months or under, dark colour, male (1): Miss Belty Keir 1. Six months or under, light colour, male (1): Miss E. Boyns 1. Six nionlhs or under, light colour, female (1): Miss L. Boyns 1. Short-haired Cats—Dark, tabby (1): Mrs A. Amos 1. Light, tabby (1): Miss F. A. Dalton 1 and special. Black (2): Master G. Water* 1, Miss Greta Turner 2. Any other variety (2): Miss 10. Boyns 1, Miss Irene Gilray 2. Kitten, under 12 iriontlis, nnv variety (2): Miss K. Boyns 1, Mrs M. bo'wo 2. Open Class —Heaviest cat (2): Master 'I. E. Bush 1, Miss (Jrota Turner 2. RABBIT SECTION (Judge: Mr W. Duggau,* Christchurch.) Angora buck (registered Canterbury Rabbit Breeders' Association) (2): H. K. Hopwood 1, Mrs G. E. Coldicott 2. Angora doe (registered Canterbury liabbit Breeders' Association) (1): P. G. Morrison 1. Angora buck, 12 months and over (1): 11. 11. Hopwood 1. Angora doe, 12 months and ovrr (2): H. It. Ilopwood 1, Mrs G. E. Coldicott 2. Angora buck, six months and under 12 months (5): 11. It. Ilopwood 1 and 2, P. G. Morrison 3. Angora doe, six months and under 12 months (-1): C. \V. Eagle 1, 11. R. Ilopwood 2, K. A. Kecley !). Angora buck, four months and under six months (4): C. Rucli 1, H. It. Hopwood 2, P. G. Morrison a. Angora doo, under four months (3): 11. R. Ilopwood 1, R. Ruch 2 and !1. Angora buck, ono inch staple of wool (•>): P. G. Morrison 1, C. Ruch 2. Angora buck, two-inch staple of wool (2): P. Q. Morrison 1. Angora doe, two-inch staple of wool (2): Eskdale Rabbitry (Hinds) 1, P. «. Morrison 2. Chinchilla doc, over six months (3): Eskdale Rflbbitry (Hinds) 1, P. <'■ Morrison 2. Chinchilla buck, under six months (1): P. G. Morrison 1. Siamese sable buck, under six months (2): H. McLean 1, Eskdale Rabbitry (Hindß) 2. Siamese sable doo, over six monthß (1) : Eskdale Rabbitry (Hinds) 1. Marten sable doe, over six months (2) : S. M. Graham 1, Eskdale Rabbitry (Ilinds) 2, Marten sable buck, under six months (1) : Eskdale Rabbitry (Hinds) 1. Hablo rex buck, any age (1): Eskdale Rabbitry (Hinds) 1. Sable rex, doe, any ago (1): Eskdalo Rabbitry (Hindß) 1. Ermino rex buck, any age (1) : Eskdale Rabbitry (Hinds) 1. Ermine rex doe, any age (1): Eskdalo Rabbitrv (Hinds) 1. Black rex doo, any nro (1): Eskdalo Rabbitry (Hinds) 1. Black' rox buck, any age (1): H. McLean 1. Any other colour rex buck, six months and over (1): Eskdale Rabbitry (Hinds) 1. Any other colour rex doe, six months and over (1): Eskdale Rabbitry (Hinds) 1. Juvenile Classes—Children's pet rabbit, any age (2): Master G. Waters 1, Miss Joan Clarke 2. Guinea pigs, in pairs (1) : Master Noel Waters 1. POINTS PRIZES Babbits—Angoras, H. R. Chinchillas, I*. G. Morrison; Sables, Lskdule Babbitry; Rex, Eskdale Rabbitry. Poultry—Open classes: Game, P. L. Donald; Anoonas, A. E. Tate; Htunburgs, L. Skilling; Plymouth Rocks, T. Rattray; Orpingtons, G. H. Nicoll; B-intams, other than game, D. Ede; Gamo Bantams, D. Ede; Leghorns, P. A. Cornish; ducks, 0. Sutt.ie. Utility classes: Most points, T. Rattray; best bird heavy breed, T. Rattray ; Orpingtons, B. Itiely; Minorcas, J. Glenie; Leghorns, P. A. Cornish. Canaries —Most points, J. Mc.Pherson: best Norwich canary, W. H. Walker; best Yorkshire canary, W. Anderson; best hen canary, D. J. Grindlay 1. Dogs—Most points,' A. Clark; best Bulldog in show, Miss Betty Barrow 1. Schools' Cookery Classes—Most points, Hope Loy. Basketball The draw, with grounds and referees, lor to-day's mutches is as follows: 2.15 p.m. —Senior: Convent Old Girls v. Tinwald, No. 1 ground (Mr R. J. Thompson); High School v. St. Andrew'r, No. 2 ground (Miss L. Sutherland); Lyndhurst v. St. Stephen's, Kb. 3 ground (Miss C. T.vnda.ll); Technical v. High School Old Girls, No. 4 ground (Miss Miller): Baring Square a bye. Junior: High School v. St. Stephens, No. 5 ground (Mies E. DonaldBon); Technical B v. Allenton, No. 6 ground (Mr S. G. MncFarlane).

3 p.m.—Junior: Chertsey v. St. Andrew's. ' No. 1 ground (Miss E. Meredith): Tinwald v. Hinds (at Hinds); Convent Old Girls v. Technical A, Mo. 2 ground (Mr H. Wargraves); Hampstead v. Lyndliurst, No. 8 pround (Mr R. J, Thompson). Third grade: High School A v. Technical A, No. 4 ground (Mrs Cowen); A Helton B v. Technical B, No. 5 ground (Miss D. Craighead) ; Hampstead v. High School B, No. 6 ground (Miss D. Smith). 3.45 p.m.—Senior: Tinwald v. St.. Stephens, Xo. 1 promd 'Mr S. ('•. M;ieFarlane): Technical Old Girls B v. Jli ?h School Old Girls, No. 9 ground (Mr H.

Ilargraves); Baring Square v. Technical, So. I! ground (ilias C. Miller); Technical C)l< 1 Girls A v. Lyndhurst, Xo. '1 ground (.Mrs C'o"eri); Convent ('ld Girls v. High .School (Mr If. ./. Thompson!; St. Andrews, a bye. Thin] grade; St.. Stephen's v. Ai lenton A, No. 5 ground (Miss G. Filzgerakl). Pig and Poultry Market The following prices were realised at tho weekly sale of pigs and poultry, held at the auction mart yesterday: Poultry—Hens Is to ]s lOd, ducks Is lOd to .'is Id. Pigs— Bacnnein up to 47s (id-, porkers, 24s Gd to 2tts Cd; stores, 15s to 17s; weaners and alips, 8s 6d to 14s. PENDARVES The Pendarves Tennis Club held another successful flag 500 evening. The games were controlled by Mr Percy P Doig. The winners were Miss Olive Doig, Miss Myrtle Log, and Mr G. Begg (Wakanui). For the dance that followed music was played by Mr Eric Rankin and Miss Joyce Bruce (Seafield). Mr Frank Ironside was master of ceremonies.