TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21213, 11 July 1934, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU POWER BOARD MEETS A meeting of the South Canterbury Electric Power Board was held yesterday, Mr J. Kennedy presiding. In his statement, the chairman said that during the quarter ended June 30 there had been a steady increase in the number of consumers. Fifty-one had been connected without extending the distribution and four were on extensions. Additions to the existing installations for the period reached the satisfactory figure of 90. During the month the number of electric ranges connected with the board's system had been carefully checked over, with the result that after deducting those sold or removed by consumers, also recovered by the board, the number connected'at June 30 was 648, which was 10 more 'than shown by the load records.

At Pleasant Valley, Geraldine, there were a number of large macrocarpa and pine trees overhanging high tension distribution. The trees were giving the board's staff considerable trouble, and if the line was to be kept alive they wouid have to be trimmed and topped or felled. He had discussed the matter with several of the occupiers of the property who were willing to co-operate with the board in having the menace removed. The difficulty, however, was that few of the occupiers had rights over the trees on their property and at present an extension of the line was being held up pending the Celling or trimming of several large 1 rees.

The general committee recommended that the following lines be erected subject to the necessary guarantees being obtained for a period of 10 years:—fa) Mill's extension, Otaio: Estimated cost CIBSO, revenue required £2BB. possible consumers, nine: alternative route: Estimated cost £2600, revenue required £3OO. possible consumers 14. (hi Bank Field, road, Otaio: Estimated cost, £603. revenue required £9l, possible consumers four, tc) Beach road extension, Morven: Estimated cost £440, revenue required £6O", possible consumers four.

The finance committee reported that after careful consideration it had no recommendation to make concerning the application of the Temuka Borough Council for a reduction in street lighting charges. The committee had considered the Hopkinson system of charging for electricity, as suggested by Mr ll.' J. Mathers, and reported that in its opinion, the time was not opportune for any alteration to be made.

In his report the secretary (Mr J. 11. McAuliffe) staled that the sale of electricity for the quarter ended June, amounted to £14,813, as compared with .£13,467, in the corresponding period of last year. The sale of goods amounted to £834 for the same period as compared with £426. Sales in the showroom amounted to £362 C£l9l). The loan conversion had been completed, the whole of the debentures amounting to £323,600, having been issued to their respective owners, with the exception of £13,450. Under the conversion scheme, the annual redemption of debentures would take place, and the total debt of £323,600 would be fully redeemed by 1862. The cost of tka conversion was £204 14s.

The report of the engineer stated that since the guarantees in both Waimate and Mackenzie counties had expired, consumers who were- on fairly large guarantees, were now on a minimum of 5s a month. When the lines supplying these consumers were built transformers were installed of sufficient capacity and at such points as would ensure an efficient supply of electricity for cooking and water heating, etc, in accordance with the guarantees. In many instances, however, these large guarantors were only using electricity for lighting and small power, consequently there were now a considerable number of transformers idling on the lines-and costing the board a considerable": sum in distribution losses. The' reports were adopted.

Rugby Union The control of football was the sub-1 ject brought up for discussion at a] meeting of the management committee of the South Canterbury Rugby Union by a deputation consisting of Messrs S. Black, A. H. Clemens, and C. L. Cutler. Mr Black stated that the association was concerned with what it felt was the leniency of the union in dealing with men reported. Some of the members of the association have brought players before the union, and they felt that those players had gone away with a feeling that they could treat the referee with perhaps not the respect due to. him. Referees felt that they should not have to defend facts stated by them. Another difficulty was that of getting teams on to the field at Fraser Park punctually.

After the committee had discussed the points raised with the members of the deputation, it was decided on their retirement to note the suggestions made by them. Following is the senior Rugby draw for Saturday:—Zingari v. Star, at Fraser Park No. 1, 2.45 p.m. (Mr R. G. Sampson); Celtic v. Waihi, at Fraser Park No. 2 (Mr L. Richards); Temuka v Old Boys, at Temuka No. 1 (Mr C. Harding); Pleasant Point v. Geraldine, at Pleasant Point (Mr A. Simmers). -\-

Old Boys' Association Mr A J. Allport: presided over a meeting of the executive of the Timaru High School Old Boys' Association. It was reported that arrangements had been made for the manufacture in England of the badges for the new blazer. •

The chairman expressed regret at the abandonment of the secondary schools' annual Rugby tournament. The tournament had, he said, undoubtedly been the means of improving the standard of secondary schools' football in the South Island, and in addition had provided old boys with a definite interest in their Alma Mater. The question at issue seemed to be: Was a free place pupil attending the secondary school in Timaru or Invercargill and taking university terms a bona fide pupil of that school or not? rt was contended in Christchurch and Duneclin that once a boy became a registered student at a university college he was no longer a secondary school boy. Surely that was rather a narrow interpretation of the position, and it was only reasonable that a broader viewpoint might be taken when the actual position occupied by that class of boy in school life was taken into con.iteration.

Mr AJlport thought that the association should communicate with the Christchurch High School Old Boys' Association and the Otago High School Old Boys' Association, placing its views before them and asking for their co-operation in an effort to resuscitate the annual tournament. It wias decided to write to the Christchurch and Otago Old Boys' Associations as suggested, and to send a copy of the letter to the Southland High School Old Boys' Association. ST. ANDREWS A euchre party and dance, held under tho auspices of the Esk Valley School .Committee was very successful, and there was a good attendance of residents. The euchre prizes were won by Miss Hazel Gordon and Mr R. C. Russell. The consolation prizes were awarded to Mrii Healey and Mr A. G. Morrison. Music for the dance was played by Miss Hazel Gordon and Mrs Li. .R. Bishop played extras. Mr W. L. Gordon was master of ceremonies. ...,,

W AIM ATE The monthly meeting of the Waimate Ladies' Benevolent Society was presided over by Mrs E. C. Studholme, when 14 applications for assistance were received and granted. The secretary was instructed to write to the Waimate Borough Council and the Christian Scientists, and thank them for their generous donations to the society during the month. Mrs A. H. Acheson was elected a member of the committee, and Mrs N. A. Rattray was elected a member of the society. Mesdames F. Nash and G. J. Shackleton were appointed visitors for the month. Before severing her connexion with the Waimate Borough Council, in the service of which she has been for the last eight years, Miss Gladys Haslam, who has resigned because of her approaching marriage, was met by the staff of the council and presented with a tea set. The Town Clerk (Mr B. S. Runciman) made the presentation. Miss Haslam was also the guest at a kitchen evening at the home of Mr J. I. Hayman, the hosts being the members oE St. Paul's Methodist Church Choir. The Rev. A. M. Costain presided, and on behalf of the choir wished her happiness in the future.

About 50 persons attended at the Foresters' Hall, when the St. Paul's Croquet Club hold a progressive euchre tournament, The prize-win-ners were Mrs A. Smith and Mrs C. L. H. Gunn, the consolation prize going to Mrs W. Geddes, sen. An enjoyable afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Mesdamcs R. H. White and D. B. Murray. The annual ball of the combined staffs of the drapers of Waimate was held in the Olympia Hall, when about 75 couple.-; attended. Visitors were present, from Oamarw, Timaru, and Temukn. The hall was beautifully decorated, and music was played by Jacobs' orchestra. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr A. Calder and Miss Caldcr. Messrs Tom Stevens and G. Dixon were masters or ceremonies. The last meeting of the Waihaorunga Social Club took the form of a debating evening, the subjects being "Might is Right" and "Sport, and Amusement Are Taking Up Too Much Time In New Zealand." The speakers in the first debate were Messrs. C. J. Hurst and J. Whatman for theaflinnative, and Messrs G. Barclay and H. M. Whatman for the negative. Mr C. Cross, who summed up, gave his decision in favour of the negative speakers. Tn the second debate, the speakers were Messrs E. Coumbc and A. MeKenzie for the affirmative, and Messrs J. B. Hurst, and Miss P. Whatman for the negative, the judge's decision going in favour of the negative.

A progressive euchre parly and dance, organised by the Loyal W.'.v mate Lodge, 1.0.0. F., attracted a large attendance, the prize-winners being Mrs Mcllwrir.k 1, Mrs R. Moore 2, Mr P>. Gollan 3, and Mips M. BartJett 4. After supper a dance was held to music played by Miss Jacobs. The weather last month was milder than in June, 1933, the mean temperature being 42.7 against 40.5 in the corresponding month last year. The highest temperature reached during last month was 62.0 Fahr., on June 11, and the lowest 2C.5 on June 17. the lowest on the grass being 19.5 on June 17. The corresponding figures for June, 1D33, were 60.0, 24.8, and 13.0 degrees. The total of degrees of frost last month was 107, frosts being recorded on 23 days, the heaviest being 13 degrees on June 10. In the previous June, the total was 275.6, frosts being registered on 27 days, the heaviest being 19 degrees. Last month 125 hours 30 minutes of sunshine was registered, compared with 125 hours 15 minutes in June, 1933. The rainfall during June last, was 1.47 inches, rain falling on 13 days, with the heaviest fall, 63 points, on June 7. In the previous June, the fall was 2.58 inches, when rain fell on 16 days, the heaviest fall being 74 points on June 1. The anemometer record last month was 1341 miles of wind, which is the lowest recorded in Waimate. The highest run was 149 miles on June 30. In June, 1933. the total run was 1869 miles, the highest run that month being 140 miles on June 7.

FAIRLIE In his report to the last meeting of the Mackenzie Count.y Council, the engineer (Mr D. Jcune) .said that even (hough the recent snowfall had not been heavy, the amount of clearing required was greater than usual. Clearing had been done on the Haldon, Rollesby Valley, Richmond, and Braemar roads. With a 12-foot blade, the autopatrol cleared the Sherwood and Trentham roads. On the motion of Mr C. J. Talbot, seconded by Mr F. J. Carter, it was decided to purchase a snow plough attachment for the autopatrol. At the annual meeting of the Fairlie Economics Research Association, Mr P. E. Neilson (vice-president) reported that definite progress in the study of the economic problems had been made by regular members. The treasurer, Mr F. C. Isitt, presented the balance-sheet, which showed that the association was in a sound financial position. The secretary reported that six books which should prove very valuable to members were now procurable from the public library. On the suggestion of Mr Cooper, it was decided to discontinue the present course in favour of more controversial subjects. The committee is to make the necessary arrangements. The following officers were elected:—President, Mr P. E. Neilson; vice-presi-dents, Messrs H. Tritt and K. Campbell; leader, Mr D. Barnes; secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Taylor; committee, Messrs S. Cooper, C. Mannix, F. Isitt, S. P. Bray, T. McDonald, and W. H. Collins. A meeting of the flower show and sale of work committee was held, and after the schedule had been revised, a management committee was elected as follows:—Messrs W. Scott, D Jeune, J. S. Roberts, J. Talbot, and G. W. Talbot (chairman). Mr G. Knowles was appointed judge of the A, B. and D. classes, and Mrs A. S. Elworthy, Holme Station, judge of class C in the flower section. The cookery and preserves will be judged by Messrs A. Edward ana W. Close. The following stall-holders were appointed:—Sweets, Mesdames Lyons, Goodman, and R. Manchester; Christmas tree, Mrs Crichton, Mrs Strang, and Miss J. Seay; work stall Mesdames Roberts, Carlton, and Bourne, produce, Mesdames Braddick, Talbot, Carter, and Miss Foden; fruit salad and ice cream, Mesdames Scott, Boulter, and Surridge; flower stall, Mrs Harper and other helpers to be enrolled. Messrs Cooper, Mayne and Firmstone were asked to organise the entertainment for a series of musical numbers for the evening of the show. Mr and Mrs McDowell have left for Oarnaru. Both were workers for St. Stephen's Churcn. Mrs McDowell was a member of the guild and choir, while Mr McDowell served on the vestry, was secretary of the Men's Club, and superintendent of the Sunday School this year. At a farewell evening, the appreciation of the parish was expressed by the vicar, the Rev. W. E. Davies, Mr S. A. Cooper speaking for the men, and Mrs West for the women. Gifts from parishioners were made to Mr and Mrs McDowell and their two little daughters. Mr and Mrs Scott gave a card evening and dance in aid of a stall at the forthcoming flower show. j

TEMUKA The fortnightly sitting of the Temuka Magistrate's Court was held yesterday before Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M. Mary Gaffaney was ordered to pay costs amounting to 12s for driving a motor-car at night with only one light. William Hill Palmer, who was represented by Mr W. D. Campbell, pleaded guilty to supplying two native women with liquor. After commenting on the seriousness of the offence', the magistrate said he would accept defendant's plea of ignorance of the regulation, and entered a conviction with a fine of 20s and costs. For using an unlicensed motor-cycle, M. A. Weaver was convicted and ordered to pay costs. For a similar offence, J. K. Cullen was also convicted and ordered to pay costs. G. A. Gould, who did not appear, was charged with driving a petrol lorry at a speed in excess of that permitted by the regulations. Defendant was convicted and fined 10s and costs. Tuki Reihana and George Jackson were charged with fighting in a public place, and each was convicted and fined 10s and costs. Horace Eathorne was charged with the theft of a handbag and contents, valued at £3 Is, the property of G. L. Pemberton. He was further charged with stealing an overcoat, valued at 10s, and other goods, the property of J. Strowger. Mr G. J. Walker, who appeared for the accused, pleaded guilty. The accused was admitted to probation for a period of two years. William Stewart Harbrow, manager of the United Friendly Society Dispensary, for whom Mr G. J. Walker appeared, was charged with: (1) Supplying to one Alfred Harris a certain dangerous drug. (2) Failing to enter the purchase of a dangerous drug in the register. (3) Making an untrue entry in the register. Defendant pleaded guilty to the first two charges and not guilty to the third. After hearing the evidence the third charge was dismissed by the magistrate. Defendant was convicted and fined £1 on the first charge, and a conviction was entered on the second charge. Alfred Harris, a veterinary horse dentist, was charged with having in his possession a dangerous drug. He was convicted and ordered to pay costs. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following cases: —Geraldine County Council (Mr H. W. Walton) v. A. and P. G. Scott, claim £35 9s. with costs £4 3s fid: same v. C. E. Armstrong, claim £l9 10s 2d, costs £2 16s; L. Freeman (Mr G. J. Walker) v. Lay Sook. claim £22 K's (id, costs £4 3s fid; Temuka Borough Council (Mr G. J. Walker).' claim £3 17s Id, costs £1 3s. E. 13. Pilbrow (Mr F. J. Smith) proceeded against A. If. Henderson for the sum of £3O. and possession of a dwelling. An order was made for possession to be given on or before July 31.

Mr James King presided at the monthly meeting of the Temuka Returned Soldiers* Association. It was reported that as the week before had been stand-down week, more than 40 men had started wood-cutting at Badham's bridge, and had cut out all that was available, there. Through the help of Mr C. K. Bremuer. county engineer, another block, sulhcient to last the year, had been secured at the back of Mr G. McCullough's farm. Advice of the granting or £29 to the South Canterbury Patriotic War Relief Society from the National War Funds Council was received. The president said that in connexion with the grants for the relief of distress it was interesting to llnd that the number of unemployed men on the books of the South Canterbury branches was: Timaru 164. Wairnate 14, Geraldine 14, Temuka 46. Since these figures were obtained, Temuka had increased to 53. The (late fixed for the annual reunion was August 9, and it was decided to hold it in the Druids' Hall. The draw for this week's basketball matches is:—v Senior: Temuka No. t v. High School Old Girls, at Temuka No. 1 court, at 3.30 (Mr McNaughton); Clandeboye v. Pleasant Point, at Clandeboye, at 3 (Mr Paiki); St. Joseph's v. Temuka No. 2, at St. Joseph's Convent, at 3.30 (Miss GrigK). benior B: Geraldine v. Milford, at Geraldine. at 3 (Mrs Templeton); Pleasant Point v. Winchester, at Pleasant Point, at 3.15 (Miss Clelland); High School v. Temuka Young Women, at Temuka No. 2 court, at 3.30 (Miss King); Clandeboye v. High School Old Girls, at Clandeboye, at 2.15 (Mr Paiki). Junior: Geraldine No. 2 v. Arowhenua, at Geraldine, at 2.15 (Miss Washington); High School Old Girls v. St. Joseph's No. I, Temuka No. 1 court, at 2 <Miss Douglas); St. Joseph'j No 2 v. Geraldine No. 1, at St. Joseph's Convent, 2.30 (Miss Davis); Pleasant Poin' <• ''" rnuka Young Women, at Pleasant Point, at 2.15 (Miss Hanilin); Kerrytown, a bye. Teams to take part in the High School Girls' tournament are: Miss A. M. Mcßean. F. McNaughton, and another (forwards*; Miss E. L. Grigg, F. Malcolmson, and T. Piaki (centres); Misses C. Kay, E. Kelland, and A. Davis (defenders). Mesdames M. Templeton, D. King, and Miss E. McGarva (forwards). Misses M. Gunnion, M. Washington and A. Clarkson (centres); Mrs L. Andrews. Misses H. Goodman, and M. Wareing (defenders). A "one day shop" was held for the purpose of supplementing the Mayor's Relief Funds. The financial return was very satisfactory, as £IOO will be realised.

ORARI The Orari School Committee held another euchre tournament, and social. More than 20 tables were in use, and the prizes were presented by Mrs Lyons, Mr Ineson, and a supporter of the school. The successful women players were Mrs W. E. Payne and Miss Myra Hawkins, while the men's prizes weut to Messrs R. Earl and S. Hawkins. Music for dancing was played by Mr S. Hanson, with extras by Mr A. Henderson. Mr A. Earl was master, of ceremonies. At the previous euchre evening the women's prizes were won by Miss D. Wiiliams and Mrs Lyons, and the men's by Messrs R. Palmer and Ineson. The threenight aggregate prizes were won by Mrs Lyons and Mr R. Palmer. According to weather records kept at the Orari School, 2.18 inches of rain fell in June. The average for the last five years is 1.73 inches. Rain fell on 13 days, while sunshine was recorded on 22 days. The weekly shoot of the Orari Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club was for a trophy presented by Mrs G. A. M. Macdonald. This was won on handicap by Mrs A. Wright. The following were the best scores for the evening off the rifle:—Mrs L. Henderson 78, Mrs Rysdale 78, Miss Mason 78, Mrs G. Henderson 77, Mrs Watson 76. Miss Gould 75. Miss Brenton 75, and Mrs Wright 72. Visits were paid to the Orari School during last week by Messrs A. McNeill and Bates, inspectors for the Canterbury Education Board, and by Mr L. W. McCaskell, agricultural instructor for the Education Board.

HUNTER The rainfall for June at Hunter was a light one, 133 points being registered. This amount was distributed over the month, and was sufficient to hinder most of the cultivating work on the farms, and except for ploughing very little work was done. Most o£ the farmers have stacked their wheat, and the;' now tind that their grain, though in good condition otherwise, will not go to the bushel weight required by the Wheat Board. WINCHESTER There was a good attendance at the card social organised by the committee of St. John's Church. The competition prizes were won by Mrs Frank South, Mrs H. J. Hopkins, and Messrs S. Manson and W. E. Knight. Mrs A. B. Scou played dance music, and Mr W. E. Knight was master of ceremonies. The hostesses were Mesdames W. Bradshaw, W. A. Gudsell. and H. J. Hopkins. The Winchester Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club fired for Mr Bert Beck's trophy, and Mrs F. Donnithorne was the winner. The weekly button was won by Miss W. Priddle, with 79 off the rifle. Following were the scores: -Miss L. Priddle 79, Miss J. TX-Renzy

78, Mrs W. Waple 75, Miss R. McLeod 75, Mrs W. Priddle 75, Mrs F. Donnithorne 75, Mrs W. J. Jackson 74, Miss M. McKinnon 74, Mrs R. Saunders 71, Mrs R. Jones 72, Mrs C. McClelland 69. The rainfall for June was 228 points, recorded on 11 days, compared with 178 points on 14 days for the same month last year. The rainfall for the year to date is 17.21 inches (last year 11.12 inches). There was a good attendance at the weekly dance held under the patronage of the social committee of the Victoria Hall. The music was played by Mr S. Cross, and Misses J. Davey and M. White played extras. Messrs W. E. Knight rnd W. J. Jackson were masters of ceremonies. Mr and Mrs H. J. Hopkins won the Monte Carlo waltz.