SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21404, 21 February 1935, Page 6

SOUTH CANTERBURY

—*—. TIMARU CRICKET Because of the quickstep test being held on Saturday, the management committee of the South Canterbury Cricket Association has agreed to meet the request of the Band Contest Committee by refraining from playing matches, which have in consequence been postponed. S.P.C.A. At a meeting of the Timaru executive of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, over which Mr N. M. Orbeli presided, a letter was received from Messrs Tripp and Rolleston stating that a £3OO legacy had been left to the society from the estate of the late Mrs L. J. McLean, subject to an existing life interest. The chairman stated that Mrs McLean had been a liberal supporter of the society for many years. It was decided that as anonymous letters to the sociely were generally the outcome of neighbours' quarrels no notice be taken of them in future, except in special circumstances. It was stated that in complaints made to the society the names of writers would be regarded as confidential. The inspector (Mr H. Glidden) reported having looked into 16 cases since the previous meeting. The secretary was instructed to communicate wil.li the management of Borlhwick:,' freezing works at Pareora about an electric stunner used at the works for the killing of pigs. If a favourable reply is received the society will ask the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company to adopt a similar method of killing pigs. The inspector reported three cases in which he had attended dogs run over by motorists, who had driven oft without stopping. It was decided to write to the Automobile Association (South Canterbury) asking that body to impress on its members the suffering likely to be caused to animals in such instances. Magistrate's Court Judgment was given for plainti'.f by default in the Magistrate's Court at Timaru yesterday, before Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M., in each of the following cases:—Smiths Open Warehouse, Ltd., v. Florence Evelyn Anderson, £4, costs 8s; Cecil Wood and Company, Ltd.. v. A. Rayner, £2 2s Gd, costs £1 4s (id: C. W. Cameron Horace Wilton, £l3 3s sd, costs £2 14s. On a judgment summons. C. Howard was ordered to pay John Brown £5 4s 9d forthwith, in default six days' imprisonment. Swimming' A 440 yards harbour race held last night resulted as follows:—H. Pateman (West End), 20yds, 1; D. Reid (Temuka). scr, 2; R. King UVest End*. 30yds, 3; D. Parsons (West End), 15yds, 4; R. Sutherland (Old Boys), 7yds. 5. Won by two yards, yards between second and third. Reid had a Rood chance of winning but lost his opportunity of overtaking Pateman by swimming into the stern of a yacht when close lo the finishing point. The time was timm 44 3-ssec.

ORARI Full school hours have recommenced, but the weather has not become less warm. A brief spell last week brought light, drizzly showers on Thursday and Friday, more Hum 50 points falling, and this was welceme to farm stock, and crops. Monday, however, brought fine weather, and on Tuesday 92 degrees were registered in the shade. A friendly game of cricket was played at the Orari Domain on Saturday, when a visiting team from Mount Somers met and defeated the local club by one run on the first innings. The visitors batted first, scoring 70 runs, the principal scorers being Meares 11, Len Wood 10, Harrison 10, Herron 10 while Orari scored 6!), Lance Wood 31, C. Gerrard 11 and O. Smith 11 being the only ones to reach double figures. Miss B. Gcddcs (Tcmuka) is on a visit to Orari, where she is the guest of Mrs H. A. Brcnton, Bclficld. Mrs Geo. Worrier, Coach road, Orari, has returned from a visit to Christchurch.

TEMUKA Mrs C. C. Freeman is the guest of Mrs H. Robinson, Maude street. Following a request made three weeks ago by a deputation comprising all the members of the Temuka Borough Council, the Mayor iMr A. W. Buzan) at last night's meeting of the council informed the deputation that he had decided to accede to their request and contest the mayoralty at the forthcoming election on May 1. Individual members of the deputation expressed their satisfaction at Mr Buzan's decision again to offer his services as Mayor. At a meeting of the Tcmuka Amateur Athletic Club, held on Tuesday evening, it was reported that R. Mchrtens, N. W. Mulvey, C. Harvey, J. Opie, and J. Stewart would be competing at the Canterbury championships on Saturday. N. W. Mulvey is the holder of the pole vault title. Speaking of the forming of an amateur athletic sub-centre in South Canterbury. Mr Mulvoy reported that he iKd attended a meeting of club delegates in Timaru, and there was every likelihood of a sub-centre being formed there. During the discusson on the Easter Monday sports meeting, which is to be held in Temuka, the chairman (Mr L. W. Parrant) reported that Mr C. R. Orr Walker . -as presenting a cup to the South Canterbury club gaining the most points in the field events. An endeavour is to be made to obtain the services of several Canterbury champions to give a final coaching to the local competitors before the meeting. The following are the leading aggregates in the club competitions:—Field events (Ritchie Cup): K. Mehrtens 27£ points, J. Stewart 23 points, N. W. Mulvey 13.'. points Track events (Hughes Cup): C. Knight 30 points. B. Edwards 19 points C. Harvey 19 points. Womeri: Miss B. Heap 25 points, Miss C. Mallett 25 points. Miss J. .ameron 17 points. A.D. Bro. W. Mclnnes presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Lily of Temuka U.A.O.D. Lodge, when one new member was proposed and initiated. The A.D. formally welcomed P.A. Bro. Entwhistle, of the Oak of Sydenham Lodge. The bal-ance-sheet of the hall fund showed a small credit balance. The A.D. reported on his visit to the Oak Leaf Lodge, and he was again appointed to represent the lodge at the next meeting. P.A. Bro. G. E. Pierce was congratulated on his address to the members of the Juvenile Lodge. The following members were appointed a social committee for the ensuing yerr:—Bros. T. N. Scott, D. J. Walters, J. H. Denison, A. R. Beck, W. H. Ross, A. R. Davidson, 11, J. Jamieson, and W. Mclnnes.

hold a combined meeting of all parishioners at Mount Somers on Wednesday. March 6. A recommendation was made to the general meeting that more facilities be afforded for side-shows. It was agreed to support the recommendation to the bishop to grant a layreader's license to Mr L. P, Chapman, of Mayfield. Repairs, improvements to, and the repainting of the Mount Somers Library and Soldiers' Memorial Hall was started by workmen on Monday.

WAIMATE Seven applications for assistance were received and granted at the monthly meeting of the Waimate Ladies' Benevolent Society, at which Mr E. C. d'Auvergne presided. A parcel of children's garments was gratefully received from the Willowbridge Women's Institute, and also 10s from the Arno Women's Institute. Mesdames Studholme and d'Auvergne were appointed visitors for the month. Accounts amounting to £ls 13s were passed for payment. That a greatly increased number of new buildings were erected in Waimate borough last year as compared with 1933, is shown by figures supplied by the town clerk, Mr B.'S. Runciman. During 1934 there were 28 new buildings erected, while in 1933 there were 19; but the total amount expended on building in 1933 was more than £IOOO greater than last year. This was due to the amount estimated for the new church building, £3510. In 1934, seven dwellings and 19 other buildings were erected, and in 1933 five dwellings and 14 other buildings. The busiest months last year were January, when four buildings were erected at a cost of £1115; in September four buildings costing £100G; and in August, four buildings costing £797. In 1933 four buildings at a cost of £1507 were built in August, and three at a cost of £l4O in April. The builders of the new Knox Church were granted a permit in December of that year. The president, Mr A. E. Lewis, presided at a meeting of the Waimate Returned Soldiers' Association. A letter was received from the New Zealand Sheepowners' Association about the entrance of boys to Flock House, pointing out that the cost of sending boys to Flock House was now considerably less. It was decided to give; publicity to the fact. Correspondence was received from headquarters about Poppy Day remembrance crosses, and t)ie financial membership ladder. It was decided to accept the invitation of Toe H to be present at a ceremony in Toe H rooms on February 23. The South Canterbury branch wrote soliciting support in asking the authorities to grant a silting of the Appeal Board in Timaru, and it being considered this would be a'great benefit, it was unanimously decided to support the request. The Pensions Department. Wellington, advised lhat an application for a funeral allowance had not been approved. It was decided to carry the matter further as the case was considered deserving. Mr A. Williams was appointed hospital visitor for (he month. Accounts amounting to £1 8s Cd were passed for payment.

The Arch Druid. Bro. T. Riordan. presided at a meeting of Ivy Lodge, U.A.0.D., when there was a good attendance of members. Grand Lodge forwarded details of grants for members' contributions, and also the order paper and remits to be brought up at the annual meeting. It was decided that these be discussed the next lodge' night. A brother advised that he had been transferred to Cromwell, and asked for information about doctor and dispensary. The bards reported on the sick brethren, and sick pay for £3 10s was passed for payment. Rro. Riordan presented a report on dispensary matters, and was accorded a vote of thanks. P.D.P. Bro. J. A. Mum ford presented Bro. A. J. Kirbv with a P.D.P. collar, and Bro. Riordan with a V.A.. and congratulated Bro. Kirbv on passing through the office of district president.

Before his departure for Auckland. Mr J. G. Menzies, who has been a member of the executive of the Waimate Returned Soldiers' Association and a past president, was met by the executive of the association and presented with a small token as a slight recognition and appreciation of his services for the returned men. Mr A. E. Lewis, the president, who made the presentation, referred u> the valuable work Mr Menzies had done in the interests of returned men, statin;, that the recipient of the gift had also' been president of the Geraldine association and had been the first president of the Timaru association. He wisher) both Mr and Mrs Menz-ies health, haopiucss and prosperity in Hie future. Several other speakers paid tribute to the good work of Ml Menzies.-who suitably replied, stating he would always continue his interest in the work of the association.

PLEASANT POINT The monthly meeting of (he Pleasant Point District High School Committee was attended by Mesdarnes Cartwrk'ht and Taylor, and Messrs W. B. Oborn F. Popplewell, Dr. Benham, and Mr W. Halkett (honorary secretary). The headmaster, Mr J. J. McGu'igan. reported that the school reopened on February 5 with roll numbers of 138 in the primary and 53 in the secondary departments, compared with b'!7 and 40 respectively in the las! vear. There were 27 admissions and' 14 withdrawals in the secondary department. This constitutes a record for admissions. The headmaster and staff were congratulated upon the successes attained in the examinations. Mr L. C. Rendall, who is leaving to reside in England, tendered his resignation, which was accepted, and appreciation of his services was placed on record. Mr V. McMurtric was nominated to fill the vacancy. Arrangements were made for the annual sports meeting which will be held on March 7 the domain, when the Herbert Smith Trust cups would be competed for. It was decided to ask Mr Laverty. president of the South Canterbury School Committees' Association, to present the cups. A farewell social evening to Mr and Mrs Rendall and daughters, who are leaving for England on Thursday, was attended by more than 100 persons at the Town Hall on Monday evening. Speeches of farewell were made bv Messrs M. Maze, chairman of the Town Board, W. R. Oborn (school committee), J. J. McGuigan (library committee), and the Rev. W. McNeur. The latter made the presentation of an envelope of notes on behalf of the subscribers, and wished the guests good-bye and Godspeed. Mr Rendall suitably replied, and returned thanks for the wonderful send-off Misses Price and Millar will leave shortly on a visit to England and the Continent.

FAIRLIE On Saturday evening a fire was discovered in a house in Allandak: road, occupied by Mr G. Cogar. The lire was noticed before much damage was done, and a few buckets of waler soon had it under control. The fire brigade turned out promptly, but were not required.