SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21320, 13 November 1934, Page 6

SOUTH CANTERBURY

TfflABU PERSONAL The works committee reported to the meeting of the Timaru Borough Council last night that it had received the resignation of the sanitary inspector (Mr G. A. Booth), who had aeen appointed sanitary and general inspector to the Peione Borough Council. The resignation was accepted with regret, and Mr Booth was congratulated on his appointment. It was resolved that applications be invited to fill the position. At its meeting last night the Timaru Borough Council granted permission to its curator (Mr A. W. Anderson) to attend the conference of park superintendents in Dunedin in January Mr J. Billings, agricultural instructor on the staff of the Timaru Boys' High School, who has been appointed to a position on the Valuation Department, forwarded his resignation yesterday to the meeting of the High Schools' Board of Governors. The resignation, which will take effect on January 1, was accepted with regret. The South Canterbury Electric Power Board, at its meeting yesterday, passed a motion of condolence with Mrs W. Hayman in the death of her husband, who has been a member of the board for some years.

Cricket In the second grade match Fairview beat Celtic on the first innings. Batting first, Celtic made 89 (J. Seaman 37, A. Rodgers 22, M. Daly 11). Stevens took four wickets for 16 runs, McCrorie three for 29, Sanders two for 15. Fairview made 101 for seven wickets (Fawcett 32, Garven 13, McCrorie 17). Mulaly took two wickets for six runs, Daly two for six, A. Rodgers one for 14, Kent one for 11, and Rae one for 18.

Old Boys beat Star by nine runs on the first innings. Old Boys made 80 (Marshall 31, McKeague 14, Ross 10 not out). Styles took five wickets for 36 runs, W. Grnnt, jun., two for eight, Archer three for seven. Star made 71 (Bradley 25 not out, Dickel 15). Marshall took seven wickets for 21 runs, Truscott two for 15, and Jones one for 14. In the third grade match Old Boys beat Pareora by 35 runs on the first innings. Old Boys made 118 (Hattie 17, Darby 11. Littlejohn 11. Keen 14, Reid 11, Wotherspoon 13, B. Warsaw 14). Bowling for Pareora, Vartha took eight wickets for 38 runs, Pareora made 72 (R. Koens 27, Bennison 18). Bowling for Old Boys, Hattie took three wickets for 20 runs, Moore four for nine, Littleiohn three for 22. Railwav made 84 against Walmataitai (Wills 41 not out, Scott 19, White 10). Waimataitai made 66 (G. r «lford 20. W. Gardiner 13, Tweeddale 10 not out). For Waimataitai G. Wei ford took two wickets for four runs. Howie three for 24, Leslie two for 15, and H. F. Welford two for 18. For Railway, Wills took four wickets for two runs, Scott five for 14.

Star beat Washdyke by 52 runs. Star made 64 (Tutty 31. O'Hara 10). Burrell took five wickets for 24, Moore four for 27. Washdyke replied with 35. Dobier took five wickets for 10, Fitzgerald four for 19. In the second innings Star made 57 (Dobier 13. Tutty 14 not out, Mitchell 11}. Jackson took five wickets for 16 runs, Burrell two for seven. In its second innings Washdyke made 34, Dobier taking five wickets for 11 runs.

Dedication Ceremony A large congregation was present on Sunday afternoon in St. David's Church, Raincliff, when a pulpit, belfry, and bell in memory of David Carter and Elizabeth Maud Carter were dedicated. The service wns taken by the vicar (the Rev. C. C. Oldham) and Archdeacon H. W. Monaghan, of Timaru, who preached the sermon, eulogising the work of the pioneers of the district and the Carter family. The pulpit, belfry, and bell were the gift of the Carter family. Power Board The monthly meeting of the South Canterbury Electric Power Board was held yesterday, Mr G. Dash pi-csid-ing. I The finance committee .submitted a schedule of proposed electricity rates, the adoption of which was recommended. The report stated that in • May, 1933, reductions amounting to £4OOO had been made, while by May, 1934, further reductions amounted to £975. The present reductions would involve £2OOO, making a total reduction of £6975. The proposed reductions provided for electric cooking at Id a unit. The chairman stated that this was (he board's first essay into the realm of the Id domestic unit. The board was satisfied that its action would not involve it in difficulties, and might increase its revenue profitably. Under the new rate it was possible for any occupier of a four-roomed dwelling to spend upon electricity an average of less than 3d a day, and then have all the current he desired to use for all scheduled purposes at Id a unit. The new charges compared more than favourably with those of other power boards, even where the latter were controlling thickly-populated areas, and in some ratings a much better bargain was offered. The report was adopted. The general committee recommended that the tender of Messrs Prosser, Ltd., of £409 be accepted for the erection of the transformer workshop and garages in conformity with the architect's plans and specifications, this being agreed to. The secretary (Mr J. H. McAuliffe) reported that during the half-year ended September 31, 1932, the number of meter units sold was 1,338,839, whereas for the same period in 1933 an increase of 107,729 units was effected, and in the half year ended in September 31 of the present year the increase amounted to 88,581 units, plus 11 heat storage cookers on flat rate. The sales of appliances last month amounted to £236 10s sd, as compared with £207 15s 6d for the corresponding period of last year. The report was adopted. The engineer (Mr G. W. Morrison) reported that on November 4, in company with the local telegraph engineer and radio inspector, he made a thorough investigation of causes of radio interference in the Temuka borough. Anti-interference binders had been installed on the route of the Hilton-Waitohi line, and now, except for consumers' appliances and the board's induction regulation, there was nothing to complain of. The former would be eliminated by higher-pow-ered transmission stations, but the latter would, unless suitable apparatus was installed, continue to be a serious menace to radio reception. The experiments carried out indicated that interference would be eliminated.

The engineer, reporting on a proposal to supply electricity to the Station Peaks area, stated that the annual operating costs to supply six settlers were estimated at £265, while the assured guarantees amounted to £251. The operating costs, however, depended on the cost of power from the Government or the Waitaki Power Board. The cost of bulk supply was such that the board could not possibly supply power to those concerned at an amount short of an annual loss of about £250 a year. Mr B. R. Macdonald gave notice to move: "That members attending meetings in private cars be paid travelling expenses equivalent to service car charges for the trip, and not 6d a mile, as at present, and that members' fees be 15s a meeting." A vote of thanks was accorded the chairman for his gift of a photograph to commemorate the opening of the Waitaki hydro-electric scheme.

Kctary Club Members of the Timaru Rotary Club at its weekly meeting yesterday were addressed by a blihd man, Mr James Monfries, of the New Zealand Institute for the Blind, on his experi-

races. Rotarian Inglis Todd, who is "lso blind, occupied the chair. At 'he conclusion of his address, Mr Mon"ries was accorded a vote of thanks m the motion of Rotarian L. S. Talbot.

Magistrate's Conrt Before Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M., ; n the Magistrate's Court, yesterday, Tames Edward Davis was charged with drunkenness and casting offenive matter in Stafford street on Sunlay evening. He was convicted a"' 1 Hscharged for drunkenness, while on he second charge "he was convicted ind ordered to come up for sentence f called, upon within three months, jrovided he took out a prohibition order.

High Schools Board Mr S. D. Mason presided over the bi-monthly meeting of the Timaru High Schools Board of Governors. Miss J. R. Barr, headmistress of the 'iris' school, reported that the new •lassrooms were ready for use, and hat the classes had moved into them .•esterday. The school had learnt with ileasure that the Carnegie Trust had isked that the pictures given to the 3oys' High School should, if possible, 'se made available for the girls' school The Director of Education (Mr W. La Trobe) wrote stating that Mr Wild (inspector of Technical Schools) 'iad recently visited Timaru and injected farms, one of which it was -.uggested should be acquired for intruction purposes. It appeared from Mr Wild's report that neither farm vas very suitable as a school farm wing to its distance from the school. This would involve considerable loss )f time, even for boys taking a full igricultural course as of the university entrance exai-**iation course. The board decided to defer acquisiion of a school farm in the meantime, md to confer on the subject with the lew headmaster when he was appointed. A resolution was passed, after a discussion in committee approving of the aking over of the boys' rectory when he nrw headmaster is appointed, provided the necessary finance can be irranged. Mr G. Benstead proposed the rescinding of any resolution on the board's minutes delegating its powers to any sub-committees or committee "o appoint any permanent teachers to the staffs of the schools under the control of the board. Mr W. Scott asked whether it was necessary to proceed with the motion. He thought all agreed that the committee should not ma'..c appointments. The chairman stated that previously the appointments committee recommended a teacher for the position, this being adopted bv the board. It jften happened that the recommended teacher had commenced duties before the board confirmed the appointment, which was more or less formal. The position would be that if the board recused to confirm an appointment members who had instructed the /teacher to begin duties would be personally liable. . . „ , . After a further discussion, the chairman assured Mr Benstead that there was nothing to rescind. The committee had never had authority to make appointments, which had been carried out in accordance with the regulations. , , , , The discussion then dropped, and at ■a later stage an appointment was made by the board.

Music Examinations Results are announced of the annual practical examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. London, which have been conducted during tho last few days by Mr Gordon Bryan, of London. Three candidates were presented for the performers' licentiate examination and one in grade VII., none, however, being successful. Unless otherwise stated, the examinations v/ere for the piano. Teachers' names are shown in parenthesis. Candidates' names are not in order of merit. The results of the examinations are as follows: —

1 GRADE VI. Passed with distinction: Ethel Frances Gibson, violin vMr W. Inglis Todd). Pass: Isabel Widdup, violin (Miss A. Neville-Smith), Joan Patricia Ford, violin (Miss A. Neville-Smith). GRADE V. Pass: Thomas Norman Rive (Miss O. Cameron). • GRADE IV. I Passed with distinction: Ross McInnes, violin (Miss L. Greig). Honourable mention: Douglas Graham Kennedy, organ (Mr David Blair), June Clifton (Mr W. Inglis Todd). Pass: John Hardy (Mr W. Inglis TocTd), Valerie Romans (Miss S. Rudge), Shirley G. Oliver (Miss G. Mumford), Valmai Mabel Foster (Miss O. Cameron), Norma Brice, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd), Duncan Nichol, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd), Ernest O'Donoghue (Mr W. Inglis Todd), Doreen Taylor (Mr W. Inglis Todd).

GRADE 111. Honourable mention: Douglas C. Paterson (Miss S. Rudge), Rex Jennings, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd). Pass: Dulcie Chapman (Mr J. D. Parkin). Donald Duncan McDiarmid (Miss O. Cameron), Con Vinnell, violin (Miss L. Greig). GRADE 11. Passed with distinction: Margaret Nicol, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd). Honourable mention: John Hosking, violin (Miss L. Greig) Muriel Cowles (Mr ,W. Inglis Todd), Lylia Hayes (Miss S. Rudge), Margaret Joyce Hay (Miss O. Cameron*, Daphne Nichol, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd), Margaret Palliser, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd). Pass: Nancy Wilson (Mr W. Inglis Todd), Keith Kelland, violin (Miss F. Munro), Betty Hogg (Mr W. Inglis Todd), Max Breen, violin (Miss L. Greig), George Butland, violin (Mr W. Tnglis Todd). Maxwell Cowles, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd). Garth Williams, violin (Miss L. Greig). GRADE I. Honourable mention: Margaret Murray (Miss G. Spring), James Drummond, violin (Miss Helen Smith). Pass: Shirley Hulston (Mr W. Inglis Todd). Alan Rankin, violin (Mr W. Inglis Todd), Anne Campbell (Miss G. Spring), Douglas Alan Drury (Mrs M. J. Readie), Joan Marjorie Smith (Miss L. E. Smith), Jean Halkett (Mr J. D. Parkin), Barbara Spring (Miss G. I Spring).

PRELIMINARY Walter W. H. Stark .'Miss O. Cameron), June Underhill, violin (Mrs J D. Parkin). Harold Broadhurst, violin (Miss F. Munro). THEORY EXAMINATION Ethel Frances Gibson was successful in theory examination, grade IV. rudiments. School Essays «,? Y$ s re P°rted to the meeting of u Borough Council last curator (Mr A. W. Anderson) that the competition among pri- *? r W. 011 "The Value «LvW lc . Gard fns" had been won by houth School, M. Tozer and W Andrews; Main School, J. Hepburn and L Cleveland; West Schoolß Hughes and M. Arthur; Waimataihll Behoof. I! Heart School (girls), B. Brosnahan and M. Dunne; Marist School boys, M. Edwards and M. Healey.

Borough Council The Timaru Borough Council met last night, the Mayor (Mr T. W. presiding. The omnibus and electricity committee reported that the proposal of the omnibus engineer (Mr J. McKim) about the deviation of the Grasmere street service from Church street to Hunt street was approved. It was recommended that the partial restoration of the services recently stopped be left to the discretion of the omnibus engineer. It was recommended that a system of hiring electric ranges, suggested by the electrical engineer (Mr A. E. A. Watkins), be given a trial on a maximum of 40 ranges in the meantime. The committee reported that a resolution had been received from the Mackenzie County Council urging the Government, now that ade'quate power was available, to provide the power to rural communities at the lowest possible cost and further stating that the time had arrived when the two power authorities in South Canterbury should amalgamate for the benefit of both the rural and urban consumers. It was recommended that the county council be asked to elaborate its statement that the suggested amalgamation would be of advantage to the urban consumers.

The committee reported that a request had been received from Derry's Military Band for permission to play on the Bay Rotunda on the afternoon of Sunday, January 13, and to give a concert in the Theatre Royal in the evening. It was recommended that the application be declined till after the forthcoming band contest. Cr, P. C. Vinnell objected to the recommendation. The band had been at Timaru before, he said, and had made a good impression. Cr. F, B. Hawkey said that the Timaru Municipal and Timaru Highland Pipe bands intended to play every Sunday during the summer months.

"I would like to hear a band play on Caroline Bay every Sunday and to see tennis there also," said Cr. W. H. HalL It was decided that the clause be deleted from the report and that permission be granted the band to play.

It was recommended that the present main entrance gates at West End Park be moved to the Onslow street entrance after the new gates had been erected.

The Mayor reported on his attendance at the opening of the Waitaki hydro electric works, and a motion was carried congratulating the Government on the completion of the work, and the engineer, Mr R. H. Packwood, on the success of his efforts.

Bus Shelter The shelter for bus passengers recently erected near the viaduct entrance to Caroline Bay provoked discussion at the meeting of the Timaru Borough Council last night, when the following notice of motion by Crs. W. H. Hall, J. R. Hart, and P. C. Vinnell came up for consideration: "That the resolution of the council passed at its meeting of October 23: 'That the new bus shelter be pulled down and the material used elsewhere, as may be decided by the council, and that tenders be called for a new shelter in accordance with the architect's plan and specifications,' be rescinded." Cr. Hall, in moving the motion, said he was making a final attempt to prevent the removal of the shelter. Cr. W. G. Tweedy: Did you find out who painted it green? The Mayor: Not yet. The motion was carried by six votes to four, and a committee was appointed to carry out any alterations to the shelter.

Assistance for Relief Workers The Timaru Borough Council decided last night to make special provision to assist relief workers with families of more than five children by giving them certain special work until Christmas. The Mayor, Mr T. M. Satterthwaitc, said he had telegraphed to the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, asking if he would authorise the Hospital Board to provide food #f or men on relief work with young children during the stand-down week. Mr Forbes had replied to the effect that he had been advised by the Minister for Health that an arrangement existed between the Hospital Boards' As■iociatioa cad the unemployment

Board defining the respective responsibilities of those organisations for granting relief arising out of unemployment. Consequently, any alteration must be by mutual consent, of the organisations concerned. It was therefore regretted that the request made could not be acceded to.

The Mayor said there were 67 married relief workers in Ttaaru with a total of 392 young chHclren depend-, ing on them. Work might be found for these men on the proposed new scenic drive at 10s a day. Cr. G. Benstead: I would like to see the plan altered to includefamilies of four. " : .

The Major: We want to be able to finance the scheme. Cr. Benstead: This is not a matter of finance.

Cr. P. B. Foote objected to the council being made a chopping block between the Hospital Board and the Unemployment Committee. He had every sympathy with the unemployed, but believed that to assist them as suggested was only putting off the day when- the Government would have to face the position. If it was right to assist men with families of five or more children, then the scheme should be carried right down to the single men.

On the motion of Cr. H. J. Mathers, seconded by Cr. W. H. Hall, it was decided that the council authorise employment of up to about 70 relief workers having five or more children under 16 years of age for two days at 10s a day in their stand down week, until each had had four days. It was decided to set up a special committee, consisting of three councillors and three persons nominated by the Horticultural Society and approved by the council, the duties of the committee to be the supervision of the new quarry reserve. The park committee would report to the' meeting of the council, and its recommendations would be subject in all things to the final decision of the council. Later a deputation from the Unemployed Workers' Union waited on the council, with a request that the wages of relief workers to be employed on the scenic reserve road should be subsidised to bring them up to standard rates.

■ After considerable discussion, it was decided on the casting vote of the Ma yor that the request be declined. The Mayor said his action was carried out because it was impossible to subsidise wages on the finances.

Defence Rifle Club The Timara Defence Rifle Club fired the first match of the season on Saturday. The match and the gold rifle were won by E Brehaut, with 9G. The scores were aB follows:

GERALDINE The following players will represent the Geraldine Croquet Club In a C grade match against West End at Timaru on Thursday:—Mesdames Webb, G. R. Knibb, J. P. Cliff, P. H. Wallach, D. Mac Donald, and H. S. Ellis. Fine weather on Sunday afternoon wa» flowed. i»y cloudy csaditipn*

yesterday morning and light showers of rain in the afternoon. Miss M. Rule (Ashburton) spent the week-end in Geraldine as the guest pf Mrs J. Rule (Raukapuka).

300 . 500. Hep Tt. JO. W. Brchaut .. 42 48 6 96 li. 6. Smith .. 45 42 8 95 8. Jefferson . . " 43 47 8 93 J. Green .. 41 47 4 92 J. Finlay .. 37 44 10 91 W. Malcolm .. 44 46 0 90 90 M. Headley .. 42 45 3 H. R. Parker .. 40 44 6 90 W. Duncan .. 41 43 5 SO E. Chittock .. 41 43 5 89 W. E. Jones .. 40 48 0 88 J. F. Black .. 43 42" 2 87 A. R. Agnew .. 41 42 3 86 J. Hull .. 43 39 4 80 J. M. Smith .. 30 45 5 60 A. McBeath .. 36 45 5 8C I. A. Blackwood .. 35 42 8 85 B. Jefferson .. 33 37 14 84 Ji. Murray G. \V. HesJop .. 42 .. 38 41 43 0 2 83 83 0. Mathieson .. 88 41 3 82 F. B. Knight .. 37 33 10 8C W. S. Wood .. .37 27 16 80 M. Johnston .. 35 42 0 77 H. A. Currie .. 33 39 5 77 J. Healy .. 21 41 in 72 The following are the leaders for the rifle:— gold 300. 500. Tl E. "W. Brehaut 42 48 90 B. J. Jefferson 43 47 90 "W. Malcolm 44 46 90 W. E. Jones 40 48 88 J. Green 41 47 88 0. K. Palne 42 46 88 M. Headley 42 45 87 L. G. Smith 45 42 87