SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21354, 22 December 1934, Page 6

SOUTH CANTERBURY

TIMARU lAT LAMB FOR EXPORT Following were the results of the fat lamb export competition held at the Pareora freezing works yesterday under the auspices of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association:— On the hoof: J. G. Munro (Pleasant Point), Southdown crossbred ewe, 1; G G. Rich (Cave), Southdown halfbred ewe, 2; C. Brown (Cooper's Creek, Geraldine), Southdown halfbred ewe, 3. On the hook: J. G. Munro (Pleasant Point), Southdown crossbred ewe, 1; W C. ToDham (Temuka), Southdown - Romney crossbred, 2; F. D. S. Cross (Morven), Southdown crossbred ewe, 3. Farmers' Union A meeting of the executive of the South Canterbury branch of the Farmers* Union was held yesterday, Mr A. W. Barnett presiding. A letter was received from the Crown Tenants' Association suggesting that a conference be held with the association, the union, and the Agricultural and Pastoral Association to discuss various matters concerning wheat and its sale. The chairman said that the matter was one for the Wheat Growers' Electoral Committee. It was decided that the question of increment on wheat grown in South Canterbury should be left in the hands of the electoral committee of the United Wheat Growers' Association.

The secretary of the South Canterbury Threshing Mill Owners' Industrial Union of Employers wrote acknowledging the union's expression o£ regret that mill owners did not ask for an expression of opinion from the union before proceeding to conciliation, at which an agreement increasing wages about IJd an hour had been arrived at. The award had been confirmed by the Arbitration Court and was now in operation. Had the matter been discussed with the union it would not have been possible to be assessors to any limit. When considering the increase, it had to be remembered that the Government had lately granted a 5 per cent, increase, consequently the workers in Counciliation Council proceedings had emphasised this point. I It was decided to protest to the freezing companies against the proposed alteration of droving charges. Magistrate's Court Albert Andressend, who pleaded guilty to being found intoxicated while in charge of a motor-car in Timaru, was convicted and fined £5, and ordered to pay costs. His license was cancelled, and he was prohibited from obtaining another license till after December 31, 1935. He was allowed .a month in which to pay. Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M., was on the bench. Tennis Results of tennis games between Wai-iti and Aorangi A, which were postponed from Saturday owing to rain, were as follows, Wai-iti names being given first: —Moore and Miss Sullivan beat Minifie and Miss Marriott, 7-1; Souter and Mrs Sullivan beat Mathieson and Miss Shillito, 7-4; Keeley and Mrs Cox lost to Satterthwaite and Miss Eliot, 7-2. Wai-iti won by 91 games to 87. Marist Brothers' School Concert The annual concert of the Marist Brothers' School, which was held in St. Patrick's Hall. Browne street, on Thursday night, provided evidence of the careful training of the performers, and deserved the warm reception it was given. During the evening Brother Marcellin thanked Miss M. O'Halloran for her work as accompanist, and Mrs C. F. Clarke for assisting in the plays presented. Reviewing the work of the year, he stated that the results of the proficiency examination had been very satisfactory. The senior fifteen had won the primary schools championship, scoring more than 300 points, while their line had not been crossed. Nine gained places in the South Canterbury primary schools' representatives. The school cricket team took part in the final, its opponents, the South School, winning by a few runs. The programme was as follows: —(a) "Adeste (b) "Angels We Have Heard," senior pupils; recitation, "Not Understood," H. Doherty; (a) "Dream Daddy," (b) "Hushaby," Standards I. and II.; Highland .fling, G. and P. Hosking; character duet (Piccaninnies), W. Hosking and Miss Lyne; recitation, "Old Chap.'' L. Plever; song, "Swallows," Standards 111. and IV.; cornet solo, "Titania," Mr R. Wills; (a) "To a Miniature," (b) "In the Old County Down," J. Rees; play, "The Three Bears," characters: Mr Bear, G. Welford; Mrs Bear, I. King; the Cub, L. Plever; Goldylocks, I. Fox; (a) "Minstrel Boy," (b) "Ave Maria," senior choir; recitation, "Cows," I. Fox; "On the Road to Anywhere," Standards 111. and IV.; singanhone, character song, "You Dirty Dog," W. Hosking and Miss J. Lyne; plantation melodies, senior choir; soloists, H. McCartier, h. Campbell, W. Hosking, and J. Rees; play, "Hang It," characters; Peter Dumper, A. Direen; Mrs Dumper, W. Hosking; Napoleon Dumper, J. Oliver; Uncle Smithers, F. Butler.

Swimming Following were the results ot the weekly races held by West Encl Swimming Club: — 50 Yards Breast-stroke Open , Handicap—, D. Gillon 1, 1. Gillon 2, D. Elder 3. Time. 46.~-ssec. Dual Relay, 66 2-3 Yards—L. "\Y. Mac<?regor and P. Bridges 1, L. Hunt and R. King 2, H. Pateman and D. Elder• y/ Time, ■42se,c. Teams' Relay, 103 1-3 Yards Handicap — fj. Hunt, Ij. AV. Jlacgregor, D. Elder, D. Gillon, 1: F. Lobb, P. Bridges, 0. Rollinson, H. Watson 2. Time, lmin o3sec. Senior Dive—Miss Akins 1, P. Bridges 2. D. Parsons y. Intermediate Boys. rtC 2-3 Yards—Pateman J, D. Parsons 2, R. King 3. Time, 48 3-ssec. Senior Women, 66 2-3 Yards Handicap— Miss R. Gillon 1. Miss B. Wotherspoon 2, Miss Akins 3. Time, 55sec. Senior Men's Handicn-p—Tj. \V. Macgregor 1, D. Gillon 2, D. Klder 3. Time, lmin U>se<\ Junior Girls' Dive—O. Wilson 1, M. Bow. kett 'J. D. Ball 3. Learners' Ruct\ 25 Yards —A. Dcnnisou 1, D. Ball 2. M. Bowkett 3. Timo, KGser. Junior Boys, 50 Yards —L. Watson 1. J. Drummond 2, K. TVnnison 3. Time, 42so('. Intermediate Girls, fiG 2-3 Yards K Gillon 1, IT. Donaldson 2, B. Wotherspoon 3. Time, 60 l-ssec. TEMUKA For some years the Temuka branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association have annually treated the children of all returned soldiers to a fete in the domain. About 400 children were present on Thursday afternoon, when a well-varied programme of entertainment was provided by a committee of which the president (Mr J. King) was the supervisor. The sports results were:—Tiny tots, girls: Zeta Denison I, Beatrice McGillen 2, Audrey Johnson 3; boys: William Palmer 1, M. Reihana 2, Richard Whitau 3; five years to seven, girls: Jean Morton 1, Hilda McGillen 2, Isobel McLeod 3; boys:- Gordon Fisher 1, Malcolm Cargo 2, Graham Fisher and Douglas Wilson equal 3; eight to nine, ,girls: Noleen Williams 1, Jean McPherson 2, Merle Higinbottom and Joan Nolan equal 3; boys: Howard McLeod 1, Clifford Nolan 2, Joseph King 3; ten to eleven, girls; Joyce Cornelius 1, Mary Young 2, Lila Hanifin 3; boys: G. Leonard 1. L. Rogers 2, Keith Young 3; 12 to 14, girls: Catherine Benbow 1, Betty Holland 2, Kathleen McGillen 3; boys: Neil McLeod 1, J. McLeod 2, J. Greelish 3; three-legged race: Kathleen McGillen and Julia Scannell 1, Mary Johnson and T. Palmer 2, Catherine Benbow and Betty Holland 3; boys: J. McLeonard and G. Leonard 1, T. Reihana and K. Loombs 2, J. Rickus and T. Hansen 3; V. Green and J. Heap 1, J. Greelish and K. Leonard 2, G. Ashton and J. Hall 3; girl guides: Betty Heap 1, Catherine Benbow 2, May Husband 3; lady helpers: Mrs H. Wilson 1, Miss King 2; boys 220 yards ("Miss Kingston's specials): G. Nicholas 1, K. Toombs 2. V. Green 3; girls 100 yards, open (Miss Kingston's specials): Joan McGillen 1. Joan Leonard 2, Mary Johnson 3; returned soldiers: A. McKenzie 1. J. King 2. The bady show, judged by Mrs T. H. Langford and Miss H. Thomson, resulted: —Girls, six months and under: Molly Radburne 1; boys, six months and under: Leo Darby; girls, six to 12 months: Helena Oldfield; boys, six to 12 months: James Templeton and Colin Wyber equal 1; girls, 12 to 18 months: Geraldine Stringer 1, Violet Young 2; boys; Terence Leonard 1, Gerald Stringei champion baby (the Mayor s special prize): Colin Wyber. The executive, of the South Canterbury Methodist Bible Class Union met representatives of the Temuka class on Wednesday evening to discuss arrangements for the Easter camp of the union. Mr C. Bishop, of Ashburton, presided. The president explained that it had been decided earlier to hold the camp at Winchester. This decision had now been confirmed. There was no doubt that Winchester would be an ideal site tor the camp, which this year would be held under canvas. The officers appointed to control the camp were: Cintain the Rev. H. L. Feibig (Tim aru); deputy-captain, Mr R J* on s' son (Ashburton): sergeant-major, Mr S. Blanchard (Timaru); assistant Mr D. Reid (Temuka); secretary, Mr D. Walker (Temuka); rcgistrai Mr K. Cone (Temuka);.canteen officer, Mr M. Cameron; commissariat °. fficcr - M Jr Bishop; commissariat assistants Mes fere K. Lill and C. Bishop <Ashbiuton); camp cook, Den ' e l' b L nort and accommodation officei, mi w Hewson (Temuka): sports comvener Mr D. Reid; entertainment committee convener, Mr D. Hall (Timaru ; pianist Mr F. Mitchell (Temuka^, hymn book steward, Mr T- Longson. For the coming-of-age of bis; daughter Catherine (Cassie), Mr Z. Kay entertained a large number of friendsal a party in the Druids' Hall on Wednesday evening. The hall was gaily decorated with paper festoons, Japanese lanterns and greenery, and the evening was soent in dancing, . the hostess being Mrs A. Fletcher, sistei Of the guest of the evening. After supper had been served. Mr Kjiy thanked those who had attended for the many presents. He wished his daughter hanpiness, and then presented her with a golden key. and concluded the announcement of her engagement to Mr L. S. Palmer. Mr Palmer responded for Miss Kay. Songs were contributed by Misses L. Ives and C. Olliver, and Mr F. Dawn. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss W. Ives and Mr J. Stewart. The master of ceremonies was Mr H. Bond and Mrs S. Cross played the music for dancing. Miss E. L. Grigg and Mr J. C. Hayhurst, who are to be married were the guests of the Temuka and District Basketball Sub-Association on Thursday evening. Mr T. H. Paiki occupied the chair, and extended the good wishes and congratulations of the sub-association to their guests. He recalled how the foundations of the association in Temuka were laid by Mr Hayhurst, who bad convened the first meeting of delegates from clubs in and around Temuka. Sinre then be had fostered the game so well that the Temuka sub-association had gone ahead by leaps and bounds. He had held practically all the princinal offices of the sub-association. Miss Grigg. too, had achieved a very impressive record. She had been a foundation member of the association, had formed teams, begun clubs, coached representative teams, and taken an active part in the general detailed organisation of the affairs of the association. Mr Paiki presented a set of silver salad-spoons, a set of electrical equinment, and a tea set. Replying, Mr Hayhurst said that both Miss Grigg's and his associations with the game had been very happy.

ORARI BRIDGE The monthly meeting of the Orari Bridge branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union took the form of a Christmas party for the children. Mrs South presided over a good attendance. Dr. Mail gave a very interesting address on Samoa, illustrating his remarks with views of Apia. A kava bowl used for drinking and mats were also shown. Dr. Mail was accorded a vote of thanks. A treasure hunt was held for the children, each child receiving fruit, nuts, and lollies. Alan Ford thanked members for the entertainment and called upon Ngaire Scott to present the president with a bouquet. The competitions, which were judged by Mrs J. Scott 'Geraldine). resulted as follows: — Best bloom: Mrs Quigley 1. Mrs J. Reid 2, Miss Pratt 3. Best Christmas gift made from a yard of material: Miss Greenaway 1, Mrs Burke 2, Mrs South 3. Nut loaf: Mrs Ford 1, Mrs South 2. Competition for junior members. plate of meringues, Miss Pratt 1, Miss J. Ford 2. The final of the series of fortnightly socials in aid of the Orari Bridge Hall funds was held on Wednesday evening. The prizes for the evening were won by Mrs A. Irvine and Mr H. Ford. The aggregate prizes for the year were won by Mrs N. Brown and Mr S. Cullen. Two consolation prizes, given by Mrs C. Knight, were awarded to Miss C. Rule and Mr A. Irvine. Miss Thelma Rule was the winner of a Christmas lamb, in aid of the Orari Bridge Tennis Club funds.

GERALDINE Mr and Mrs W. Hampton (Kaitangata) are staying in Geraldine as the guests of Mrs D. Callanan (Talbot street). The spell of exceptionally line weather was broken yesterday afternoon, when light showers of rain fell. During the previous 10 days the temperature was up to 90 degrees in the shade on two days, while on several other days over 85 degrees. The rain yesterday was too light, however, to wet more than the surface of the ground. The team to represent the Geraldine Cricket Club in the senior competition match against Old Boys (Tiftaru) today at Geraldine will be: E. E. Scott, S. Callanan. P. Callanan, F. Stack, J. Stack, I. Anderson, A. Schnack, S. Parr, R. McNamara, B. Glen, A. H. Stringer, R. L. Hayes. The Mayoress of Geraldine (Mrs B. R. Macdonald), assisted by Mesdames Wyn Davison and B. Hayes and Miss I. Logan, gave a Christmas party in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening for children (under 10) of unemployed men. There was a good number of children present and toys and sweets were distributed among them. Mrs Macdonald received many expressions of thanks from the children and parents. In a friendly cricket match played at Geraldine on Thursday, the Geraldine Cricket Club Thursday team beat the secondary department of the High School by 61 runs. The Thursday team batted first to make 165 runs (G. Webb 48 retired, W. Rule 44 retired, R. Hayes 34 not out, and A. Vincent 15) for eight wickets (declared), and School replied with 104 runs (P. Callanan 37, D. Chisnall 16, R. Crotty 12). Bowling for the School, Callanan took three wickets for 33 runs, McCullough one for 15. Chisnall one for 35, Anderson none for 39, and Glen none for 44, while the best bowlers for the Thursday team were G. Webb, five for 17, and R. Hayes four for 17. The annual meeting of the Geraldine Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Methodist Schoolroom, Mrs F. H. Wallach presiding over a good attendance. Mrs J. F. Coursey led the devotions. Officers were elected as follows:—President, Mrs F. H. Wallach; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. J. Couling, J. F. Coursey, and Borrell; secretary, Mrs Boutherway; treasurer, Mrs Mac Donald; cradle roll, Mrs Sutherland and Miss M. McKeown; White Ribbon agent and reporter, Mrs W. Prattley; committee, Mesdames W. H. Broad, W. K. Murray, and South, with power to add.

BURKE'S PASS Mrs D. Ross is spending the Christmas holidays with Mrs A. B. Ross. Mr and Mrs G. W. Parkyn have left on a bicycle camping tour of the Southern Lakes district. They will later stay with Mr and Mrs W. E. Judkins, Oamaru. PLEASANT POINT Commissioner N. Maze presided at the monthly meeting of the Pleasant Point Town Board. Cmr. A. Roberts reported that, as instructed, he had purchased a suitable mower. Dissatisfaction was expressed at the management of the South Canterbury traffic group and the chairman was authorised to make enquiries about the purchase of a new car for the inspector. A petition from a number' of business people in Tengawai road, asking that a portion of the road be tar-sealed when the main highway was done, was received. It was decided to give the matter favourable consideration if satisfactory arrangements could be made with the Main Highways Board. It was decided to serve notices to clear blackberry and gorse from the streets.