SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21436, 30 March 1935, Page 6

SOUTH CANTERBURY

♦ #? TIMARU HIGHLAND PIPE BAND The Timaru Highland Pipe Band held a smoke concert on Thursday night to celebrate its removal to new quarters in Turnbull street. The president (Mr A. H. Clemens) presided. The chairman, said that the band had not appeared in public as much as it would lik«?, although its desire wss to please the people of Timaru. The toast of "The Pipe Band" was proposed by Cr. F. B. Hawkey, who stated that the Borough Council regarded the band as an asset to the town. In the days of Mr G. J. Wallace's mayoralty the idea of band subsidies had come into existence, and to-day Timaru could set an example to other towns in the manner in which it looked after its bands. The council was only too pleased to be able to do what it could to encourage the band in its work.

Responding, Mr D. Grant (patron) expressed pleasure to learn that it wvs the aim of the council to assist the bands of Timaru. A number of other toasts were honoured and items were given by Messrs J. Wallace, R. Seaton, J. J. Duncan, J. F. K. Jamieson, R. Munro, D. Cameron, and W. Murphy. Parents' Night Parents' night was celebrated by a banquet held on Thursday by the Young Men's Christian Association. The Mayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite) presided. The chairman commended the association for the work it was doing. The toast of the association was proposed by Mr W. Baillie, who said that when Mr George Williams, later Sir George Williams, founded the institution in 1844, he little thought that it would grow to its present great dimensions. The toast was responded to by the president (Mr W. G. Irwin), who said that if the previous speaker was an example of the association and other educational institutions in Timaru there was reason for pride. Mr Irwin praised the efforts of Mrs T. E. Holdgate, president of the Young Women's Christian Association, and others on behalf of young people. J. Allen proposed the toast of "Our Parents," the response being made by Mr A. Allchurch. The toast of the "Young Women's Christian Association" was proposed by the chairman, and responded to by Mrs Holdgate. The Mayoress presented prizes won during the year as follows:—Juniors: Gymnastic champion, A. Harrow; athletic championship, H. Allchurch; swimming, S. Watson; colourette, D. Lyons; ping-pong, W, Morrison. Seniors: Gymnastic champion, swimming and colourette, F. Lobb; athletic championship, J. Allen and C. Littlejohn; ping-pong, J. McKenzie. Young Men's Christian Association Swimming Challenge Cup. F. Lobb; aggregate points, Colin Watt. Best all-round boy, W. Baillie. Items were given by Lieutenant W. H. Osborne, Tom Osborne, Allan Johnseve. Jack Allen, J. Winnington, and Mr G. Choules, Mr J. Morgan being accompanist. At the conclusion of the evening, the general secretary (Mr F. E. S. Long) thanked the ladies' auxiliary and the performers for their assistance. Personal The following were elected life members of the New Zealand Libraries' Association's conference at Timaru:—Mr, Ralph Munn, of the Carnegie Corporation, New York; Dr. Keppell, of New York; Mr Herbert Baillie, Wellington; and Mr James Craigie, Timaru. ■ Remanded In the Magistrate's Court yesterday Edward Neal Fitzgerald was remanded until Thursday on a charge of trespassing on his wife's property durinfi the currency of a separation order. West End Ladies' Hockey Club Mrs Segar presided over the annual meeting of the West End Ladies' Hockey Club. The annual report and balance-sheet, which showed a small credit balance, were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron. Mr J. E. Chiles; president, Mrs Segar; vice-presidents, last year's officials re-elected; honorary secretary and treasurer, Miss Joan Drummond; captain, Mrs Wills; vicecaptain, Miss Dorothy Murphy; delegate to South Canterbury Hockey Association, Mrs Segar. i It was decided to adopt new colours—maroon and gold. The meeting agreed to open the season to-day. j TEMUKA ! Mr and Mrs Ronald Blyth, of Dun- j edin, are visiting Temuka. Miss Jessie Cameron has returned to Temuka from spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mr L. W. Parrant, postmaster, has left on his annual leave. During his absence, Mr F. A. Taylor, will be acting-postmaster. An inspection of the reservoir at j Orari showed that the water has maintained its level since the last in* spection a week ago. It is still necessary, however, to restrict the use of the water to domestic purposes only. Representatives of the Temuka Amateur Athletic Club formed a deputation to the committee of the swimming club, when a dance on Easter Monday was discussed. Mr A. W. Buzan presided. The deputation consisted of Messrs C. R. Cooper and N. W. Mulvey. The deputation stated | that although the swimming club had already had a dance, the athletic club I had also in mind the holding of some function to entertain the visitors from all parts of the South Island who would attend the sports meeting in the afternoon. Members of the swimming club committee agreed that amalgamation would be more satisfactory and this course was unanimously agreed to, also that a committee of equal representation take in hand the arrangements, the function to be a Cinderella dance in the Drill Hall, and the organising bodies to share equally in the returns. The committee of the Temuka Football Club held a meeting with Mr T. Dwan presiding. The delegate to the Rugby Union (Mr L. W. Parrant) reported on the union's annual meeting, and arrangements were then made for the taking uver of the new No 2 ground near the motor camp, which would replace the one formerly used near the cemetery. It was decided to have the grass mown, new goalposts prepared, and the ground marked out. Sister Hutcheson presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Waitea Rebekah Lodge. It was decided to invite the members of the Waihi Rebekah Lodge for the installation ceremony. The election of officers resulted: —N.G., Sister T Goodman; ViceGrand. Sister O. Maclachlan; secretary, Sister J. P. Young; treasurer, Sister A. Elder. At the conclusion of the business a demonstration on wool embroidery was given by Mrs D. A. Stewart. WOODBURY At the home of Mrs W. T. Mallinson, Four Peaks, an enjoyable variety gift evening was given in honour ot Miss M. Robinson, whose marriage to Mr G. Yates will take place early in April. Games and competitions were played, the winners being Misses B. and R. Hammond and B. Burrows, and Messrs G. Burrows and H. Wooding. After supper there was a community sing, for which Miss E. Gregan played the piano. Mr H. Mallinson presented Miss M. Robinson with the gifts brought. Mr G. Yates returned thanks on behalf of Miss Robinson.