SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21308, 30 October 1934, Page 8

SOUTH CANTERBURY

—«— i TIMARU CRICKET In the junior competition, conducted by the South Canterbury Cricket Association, Fairview beat Star on Saturday by 13 runs. Star made 61 runs (Angland 15, Styles 12, Dickel 10). McCrorie took five wickets for 25 runs, and Stevens four for 15. Fairview made 74 runs (Stevens 27, not out, Barbour 12). Styles took seven wickets for 37 runs and Ede three for 26. Celtic beat West End by 68 runs. Celtic made 104 (M. Daly 11, T. Mullaly 19, J. Seaman 24, Duggan 10, G. Cox 12). Averis took two wickets for 19 runs, Bradley three for 15, Cunningham three for 23. West End made 36 (Kemp 11). T. Daly took four wickets for 17 runs, M. Daly one for one, and G. Ray four for nine. In the third grade competition, Washdyke made 50 runs against Pareora (Moore 11, M. Hogan 10). Baker took four wickets, Vartha three, and Koens two. Pareora made 34 (Koens 14). Burrell took five wickets, W. Hogan four, and Moore one. In the second innings, Washdyke made 34 (M. Hogan 14). Koens took three wickets, Vartha two, Baker three, Howard one, and Thompson one. When play was suspended owing to rain, Pareora had lost four wickets for 23 runs. Railway beat Star in the third grade competition by 10 runs. Railway made 62 (Dickson 29). Mitchell took five wickets for four runs, and Halkett three for nine. Star made 52 (O'Hara 11, Langrish 10). Dickson took six wickets for eight runs. Waimataitai beat Old Boys at Ashbury Park. Waimataitai scored 100 runs (J. Howey 22, H. F. Welford 18, W. Gardyne 24, not out). Old Boys made 48 (Warsaw 20). In friendly matches, Bruce's beat Cambridge by 51 runs, Herald beat Optimists by 34 runs, Rovers beat Timaru Milling Company by 27 runs, and Googlies beat Court and Police by nine runs. Sunday Night Concert A concert, given in the Theatre Royal on Sunday night by the Timaru Municipal Band, was well attended. A number of selections was played by the band, under the baton of Lieutenant W. H. Osborne. Other artists were Mr D. Foley and Mrs M. Johnston (songs), Miss M. Kelly (recitation), and Lieutenant Osborne and Bandsman R. Milligan (cornet duet). Swimming' Centre A credit balance of £139 9s lid ia shown in the annual report of the South Canterbury Swimming Centre. The report states that various clubs held carnivals during the last season, at which the centre was well represented. In addition, the annual 440 yards race was held in the harbour, also the Speechly Mile. The centre was represented at the junior and intermediate New Zealand championships in Palmerston North by Miss M, Lattimer and Master H. Pateman, the latter winning the 100 yards event, and being second in the 220 yards junior j championship. Miss Lattimer swam j well, but was unplaced. V. McKeague i and K. Moffatt represented the centre j at the senior championships. which | were held in Christchurch. The shield for competition between the South ; Canterbury primary schools was won by the Main School. During the year j 303 certificates were issued to chil- ! dren attending the South Canterbury j schools. Although this was a decrease of 99 on the previous year's figures. I the weather conditions had been so [ bad that the result must be regarded 1 as satisfactory. j *Bantl Solo Competitions Solo competitions conducted by tho Timaru Municipal Band resulted in R. Cummings winning the B grade, with 87 points, with the cornet solo, Rimmer's arrangement of "Silver Threads," T. Osborne being second with 81 points, with Hoch's cornet solo "Concertante." P. Beswarick and E. Smith were equal third, with 80 points. The C grade competition was won by Owen Price (tenor horn), with 76 points, the same player also winning the Baker Cup, John Ronnie (cornet) being second, with 75 points, and D. Smith (trombone) third. Centenary Air Iluce The Mayor, Mr T. W. Satterthwaite. sent a cablegram to-day on behalf of the citizens of Timaru, congratulating Squadron Leader McGregor and Mr Walker on their success in the Centenary air race. Unemployment Committee A meeting of the Timaru Unemployment Committee was held last night. The Mayor, Mr T. W. Satterthwaite, presided. When a letter was received from the Minister for Employment stating that the building subsidy had provided a -great deal of relief among the unemployed, the chairman said that the value of the work concerned was about £53,000. As a result there were practically no tradesmen on the local unemployment register. It was a fact that if it were not for the subsidy there would be a considerable increase in the number of unemployed. Mr G. Koller said that in spite of the scheme a number of the unemployed had been little affected, and it had been stated that in Timaru there were hundreds of married men living on t£l Is 3d a week. A letter was received from Ihc South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society stating that its intention had been drawn to a proposal to drain the Washdyke lagoon, thus providing work for the unemployed. The letter stated that the lagoon was a sanctuary for wild bird life, and that to carry out the proposal would have an adverse effect on native birds in the district. The chairman said that a report was at present being awaited as to the feasibility of the scheme. Mr J. G. Leckie said that the lagoon was not a proper sanctuary. Birds could not breed on it, and in any case there were plenty of other sheets of water which could be used as a sanctuary. In his opinion, it was more important that the lagoon should be used as suggested than left as a sanctuary. It was decided to discuss the matter later, when the report from the engineer was available. A letter was received from the Minister for Employment replying to a request that additional relief should be granted to deserving cases of relief workers with dependents between 16 and 20 years, and stating that it was regretted no further provision was possible at present. The Rev. Father Murphy said he thought that the reply was unsatisfactory, and it was decided to write again to the Minister. TEMUKA Mr L. Connolly will leave Temuka to-day to take up a position in Wanganui. Mrs N. Trezise, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs W. Niles, Wilkin street, has returned to Christchurch. Miss I. Coutts (Palmerston) is the guest of Mrs H. Cutts, Temuka. Mr George Pierce will leave to-day to spend a holiday in Tasmania. Gaining an entrance by breaking one of the windows at the rear of the premises occupied by the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, thieves made an unsuccessful attempt to blow open the safe. Little damage was done to the safe, but considerable damage was done in the office by tho explosion. Failing in their attempt to procure the money, the miscreants appropriated watches and tobacco to the

value of about £4. The police have the matter in hand. ...... . Farewell services to Adjutant and Mrs Brown and to Captain and Mrs Houghton were held in the Salvation Army Citadel on Sunday morning and evening, when there were very large congregations present. On Sunday afternoon Mrs Adjutant Brown, who has been leader of the Young Men's and Women's Bible Classes, was the recipient of a small gift from the members. In making the presentation Mr W. Mclnnes, referred to the great interest that Mrs Brown had always taken in bible class work. There was a large run of whitebait at the Milford lagoon during the weekend, and although good catches were made by the large number of netters, the biggest part of the run took place too far out in the stream. The season has been particularly good. FAIRLIE Before his departure from Fair lie Mr J. S. Roberts was met by members of the Aorangi Football Club at a larewell evening. Mr H. Wall (president) expressed the members' regret at Mr Roberts's departure, and referred to the great amount of work Mr Roberts had done for the club, especially as coach. Mr W. B. Trotter (captain), and several other members, also spoke, endorsing the remarks of the president. Mr Wall made a presentation of a bronze kerb as a token of appreciation of the members of the club. There was a large attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Fairlie Debating Club. Mr K. Campbell presided. The subject of the debate was "That the policy of economic nationalism should be abandoned." The speakers were:—Affirmative Messrs D. Barnes (leader), C. J. Talbot, and S. P. Bray; negative, Messrs S. A. Cooper (leader), A. Mac-, kintosh, and P. E. Neilson. A very high standard was maintained throughout the debate, both teams acquitting themselves well. The speakers were keen, and their well-pre-sented arguments fully deserved the enthusiastic interest displayed by the audience. The decision was a draw on the vole of members. Before leaving Fairlie, Mr J. S. Roberts, who had been stationmaster for the last three years, was met in the Council Chambers, and on behalf of the business men was made the recipient of a small presentation as a parting gift. WAIMATE At a meeting at Willowbridge it was decided to form an open range miniature rifle club, and the following officers were elected: President, Mr Geo. Joyce; vice-president, Mr J. C. Faulkner; secretary, Mr A. Hawke. The first shoot was held over 50yds and 100 yds, the respective scores being: C. Blair 77 and 79; G. Joyce 76, 77; B. Richardson 78, 75; J. C. Faulkner 77, 72; J. Faulkner 76, 73; A. Dunnill 78, 73; C. Bennett 74, 77; R. Baker 71, 67; B. Averis 71, 67; R. Kennard 73, 69; R. Miller 69, 61; A. J. Hawke 69, 69; W. Richmond 74, 65; F. Keen 73, 69; A. Richmond 68, 65; E. Melton 77, 66; H. Mellton, jun., 66, 67. The presentation of trophies won during the season took place at the annual concert and dance of the Arno Miniature Rifle Club, the function being held in the local hall. For the concert items were given by Misses GSy Reeve and 11. Kirkpatriek and Messrs M. J. Friel, A. Shrimpton, A. Hearne, E. Tavendale, N. Rennell, and F. L. Trott. The trophies were presented by Mrs H. H. Meredith.