SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21355, 24 December 1934, Page 8

SOUTH CANTERBURY

TIMARU DUKE'S VISIT The album containing the address of welcome to be presented to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, on the occasion of his visit to Timaru on January 10, is a striking example of workmanship. The cover is of full purple suede, and ornamented in gilt. The coat of arms of the Timaru Borough Council, embossed in gold, occupies the centre of the top cover. Below it is inscribed in gilt letters, "South Canterbury, New Zealand, 10th. January, 1935." On the title page, surmounted by the borough council coat of arms, is the address of welcome, signed by the Mayor of ttie Timaru Borough Council, Waimate Borough Council, Temuka Borough Council, Geraldine Borough Council, and the chairmen of the Levels County Council, Waimate County Council, Geraldine County Council, Mackenzie County Council, and Pleasant Point Town Board. The album contains eight photographs of the district. Mayor to Retire The Mayor of Timaru (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite), who has sat on the borough council for more than 25 years, and who has occupied the Mayoral chair for nearly four years, has announced that he will, not again contest the election for the mayoralty or a seat on the council. Lamb Competition Mr P. A. Elworthy (Gordon's Valley) gained flrst and second prizes for long-woolled sheep at the fat lamb competition, conducted by the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association at Pareora. Watering Downs Country An investigation of the scheme advocated by Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., for obtaining a good supply of water for stock and domestic purposes on the Downs country, behind Timaru towards Pleasant Point, and its vicinity from Te Ngawai river below Cave, has been carried out by Mr T. G. Beck (Public Works engineer), Mr J. F. D. Jeune (engineer to the Mackenzie County Council), and Mr H. H.Fisher (a member of the council). The result of the investigation is that the feasibility of the scheme is approved, but before reporting on the proposal, Mr Beck will have to take a number of levels. Health Camp Committee At a meeting of the South Canterbury Health Camp Committee, over which Mr W. G. Tweedy presided, it was decided to send 20 children to the camp at Geraldine. The children had been selected by the emergency committee from a list supplied by the Medical Officer of Health. Technical High School The Minister for Education (me Hon. It. Masters) has advised Mr Clyde Carr, M.P., that the Cabinet has approved of a grant for additions to the Timaru Technical High School.

Cricket Another scries of two-day cricket ntalclies AvaH begun on Saturday. Being unable tu field a team, Timaru defaulted to Teimika. Old Boys played Geraldine at Uenildinu, and fctar and Celtic met on tlio park. STAR v. CELTIC STAR

I Bowls In tho final of the A section of the South Canterbury Bowling Centre's Saturday championship on Saturday, the Went End Club beat Timaru. West End A won the B section on tho previous Saturday, Kia Toa A being runners-up. The scores of West End C and Timaru B were as follows: West End—Forrester, Broadwood, Eairhall, T. Currie (s) 23 v. Timaru —Wilson, Provnn, Torlesso, Moves (s) 17. West End—Bach, Riddler, Davey, J. Timlin (s) 22 v. Timaru —Murdoch, Todd. Waddell, Bradley (s) 12. West End—Shipley, Field, Pike, J. Richnrds (s) 28 v. Timaru—Leslie, Scott, Wills, Ussher (s) 10. West End —Oram, Dalgleish, CJabifos, tfunu j (b) la v. Timaru—Heid, Bust, Edyveau, [James (a) 2.'). I Totals: West End 0 86, Timaru B 02. Lawii Te-mlia Results of tile B grade lawn tennis match played on Saturday between Aoraugi and St. Mary's were as follows, St. Mary's names being given first: — Men's Singles—lt. R. Preston v. J. Milliken 7-9, G. K. Valentine v. I'. W. Young 7-9, D. Morgan v. S. Scott 0-0, W. Cadwallader v. W. M. Sexton 3-D. Men's Doubles—Preston and Valentine v. J. Milliken and P. W. Young 7-9, Morgan and Oadwallader v. S. Scott and W. M. Sexton 7-9. Women's Singles—Miss M. Gibson v. Miss S. Sumpter 7-5, Miss W. Belsham v. Miss E. Clark 7-6, Miss M. Jeavons v. Miss C. Robertson 7-2, Mrs W. Tubb v. Miss F. Robertson 7-G. Women's Doubles—Misses Gibson and .Teavons v. Misses S. Sumpter and E. Clark 7-6, Miss Belsham and Mrs Tubb v. Misses C. and V. Robertson 7-4. Mixed Doubles—Miss Gibson and Preston v. Milliken and Miss Sumpter 3-7, Miss ■Teavons and Valentine v. Young and Ti'.iss Clark 7-5, Mrs Tubb and Morgan v. Sexton and Miss C. Robertson 6-7, Miss Belshnm and Cadwallader v. Scott and Mias V. Robertson 5-7. j Aorangi won by 9 sets to 7. I Cricket GKRALPINE v. OLD BOYS PJoying at Oeraldtn© on Saturday, Old Boys (Timaru) secured a substantial lead in tho first innings against Geraldine in the South Canterbury competition. Geraldine batted first, and were dismissed for the small total of 30 runs. Thompsou and Marshall

were the two best bowlers for Old Boys, who replied with 250 runs for the loss of eight wickets declared. Scores:— GERALDINE First Innings S. Callanan, c Marshall, b Thompson ■.-»< 0 \V. Hampton, c and b Thompson ~ 0 1,. Ellis, o Harriot, b Thompson ~ 12 P. Oallatmn, b Thompson . . .. 1 E. Scott, lbw, b Marshall .. .. 0 J. Slack, b Marshall . . .. 1 A. Schnack, c and b Thompson ~. 2 B. Glen, st, b Marshall .. ..2 Si. McN'amara, run out . . .. I> I. .Anderson, e Evans, b Marshal! .. 0 R. Hayes, not out . , . . 2 Extras .. .. .. 1U Total . . . • - . 39 Bowling Analysis—Thompson took five wickets for 9 runs; Davis, none for 10; Marshall, four for 7. OLD BOYS First Innings .. Lee, b S. Callanan .. .. ..12 Marshall, run out . . • • .. 6 G. Da vies, c Sclmack. b S. Callanan .. 16 A. Souter, c and b S. Callanan . . 83 p' Dnwin, h Stuck . . . . 0 Evans, b S. Callanan . . . . 0 E. Thompson, bS. Callanan . . . . 0 J. Marriott, c P. Callanan, b Scott . . 34 Ci. I/nwson, not out . . . . SO R. Runley, not out .. ■• . . I'l Extras . • " ■ • . . 32 Total for eight wickets (dec.) 250 Bowline Analysis—S. Callanan took five wickets for 76 runs; E. Scott, one for 40; J. Stack, one for 26. S. Callanan's five wickets included the "hat trick." TEMUKA Mr and Mrs Cliff, Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs Mills, Cass street. Mr Trevor Shiels, of Wellington, is spending the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs T. E. Shiels, Hamilton street. Mr and Mrs D. B. Muir are spending the Christmas holidays at Edendale. Miss Phyllis Houghton left Temuka on Friday for Akaroa. Miss L. Muir, Temuka, is visiting Edendale. Mr Noel Heron has left Temuka on a motoring tour to the West Coast. Mr and Mrs J. C. Hayhurst, Temuka, are spending a holiday in Christchurch. Members of the Temuka Floral and Horticultural Society and others interested in gardening met at the home of Mr and Mrs T. Snow to make recognition of their services to the society as treasurer and secretary respectively for the last three years. The president (Mr J. T. Smart) said that as Mr and Mrs Snow and family were removing to Invercargill to live, the society had thought it fitting to make tangible recognition of their very fine work. Mr W. L. Harrison, Mrs A. Routledge, Mr Furneaux Smith, and Mr W. T. Kingston referred to the great amount of work that their guests had accomplished. In this year's Hurdley Shield school garden competition the Arowhenua Native School secured first place in the sole teacher>'s schools' competition, and has received a letter from the Canterbury Education Board conveying congratulations. The letter states that the board passed a resolution commending the teachers (Misses H. and E. Bremner) and children on the work done and success gained, and advised that the prize carried a money value of 255, to be spent on garden requisites. The South Canterbury Herd Testing Association's report for the third period (November) states that 23 herds containing 765 cows were under official test, and that the average milk yield a cow was 10661b, and the butterfat 39.9, the test average being 3.74. The highest testing herd comprised 54 cows, of which the average milk yield was 14351b and the butterfat 42, while the lowest testing herd (25 cows) had a milk average of 8041b and a butterfat of 32. The highest testing cow produced 10201b of milk and 811b of butterfat, and the lowest 1651b of milk and 71b of butterfat. The Temuka Druids' Lodge held its annual children's Christmas treat in the Druids' Hall. Tea was served by lady supporters of the 4odge, and afterwards a toy and a bag of sweets were handed out to each child.

GERALDINE The final meeting of the Geraldine Band Contest Committee executive was held in the Band Hall, the president (Mr K. Mackenzie) presiding. The honorary treasurer (Mr J. D. McKechnie) presented a balance-sheet which showed that the receipts amounted to £163 3s 9d and the expenditure was £lO4 Os 2d, making a credit balance of £59 3s 7d. The president expressed satisfaction that the contest had turned out so well. The association would get £l4 15s lOd and each of the 11 competing bands would get £2 13s 9d. The balance-sheet was adopted. Mr T. D. Burnett wrote that he was exceedingly pleased to hear of the financial success of the contest as well as from a musical point of view. His cheque of £2O had been given in the interests of Geraldine, and he wanted it to be put into the uniform renewal fund. Appreciation of Mr Burnett's generosity was expressed, and also of his services in securing the special train to the contest. ST. ANDREWS A tennis party given by the Anglican iNible Class members was held in the beautiful grounds of the vicarage on Thursday evening. There were about 50 young people present. A yankee tournament was played and some very enjoyable games resulted. After the tennis a dance was held on the lawn, music being played by Mr Alan O'Neill and Miss C. Hay. At the conclusion of the evening Mr Bruce Hutton, on behalf of those present, thanked the Anglican Bible Class and Mr and Mrs Hay for the enjoyable evening.

FAIRLIE The annual meeting of the Fairlie Volunteer Fire Brigade was held in the Fire Brigade room. Fairlie, on Tuesday. Captain Close presided over a good attendance of firemen. The captain reported that the year had been a quiet one, there being no fires. The annual dance resulted in a financial success. Two new members were elected to the brigade during the year. The affairs of the brigade would now be managed by a board which was recently appointed. This should be a great help and finance would not now be the care of the firemen. During the year four gold stars for 25 years' service were presented, also medals and bars for various terms of service. The function, which had been attended by both the president and secretary of the United Fire Brigades' Association was a great success. The election of officers resulted in the same continuing for a further 12 months. Captain Close thought that the time was due for him to retire, but again decided to continue for a further 12 months. Supper was served and an hour spent in an enjoyable manner. WOODBURY The combined Woodbury Sunday schools were entertained by Mrs Flatman at the local hall to a very enjoyable Christmas tea.. Games were played by the children until the arrival of Father Christmas, which was the main feature of the evening. Each child then received a gift from an effectively decorated and well laden Christmas tree. Before presenting the prizes to the children, the Rev. W. J. Couling, congratulated the teachers and children on their year's work, and urged parents and children to take an interest in their work. Canon J. F. Coursey, who judged the essays written by the senior girls on "The Life of St. Paul," also spoke.

First Innings Shillito, c .1. rurcell, b II. Pur ell .. D Button, b Williams .. ]>■> Barlow, c and b rurcell l-liihii, b Hertnon 2!) Owen, b Hertnon .1 Smith, c and I> Hertnon 'I Taylor, b Sullivan H Allen, c Harding, b II. Mason 2li Wood, b J{. Mason 1 Judse, b Purcell ( iiodgers. not out < Extras .. 12 ' Total . . 3 0 1 Bowling—.Sullivan, one for 2 ); Purcell tlirce for 28; Williams, one for .18; Ilert non, tlireo for 22; K. Mason, two for 1. Clil/HO First Jnnings Jlorttion, llnv, b Tavlor 0 (tifford, c JIuhti. b Owen .. ."0 Lang, c Taylor, b Smith .. .. ;ji Purcell. e and b Ilahn !) Mason, c and b Owen .. :i o Sullivan, lbw, b Halm 1 Harding, st Allen, b Owen . . 1 Williams, lbw., b Owen 0 K. Purcell. not out 0 Staplelon, not out 1 Kxtras Total for eight wicket s ■ .. 8!)