TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21445, 10 April 1935, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMAKU POWER CONTROL The proposal, emanating from the South Canterbury Electric Power Board, that representatives of the Timaru Borough Council should meet it in conference to discuss unification of control throughout the district was discussed at the board's monthly meeting yesterday. When a copy of a letter sent by the board's finance committee to the Timaru Borough Council was before the meeting, Mr J. R. Hart, who is also a member of the Timaru Borough Council, said that it seemed to him that the letter was hardly in order. It had been sent direct to the Mayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite), whereas it should have gone to the electricity committee. Further, the letter should, in his opinion, have first of all come before the board; there was nothing in it to indicate that it contained the wishes of the board. "Do you not remember that the board gave the committee the power to deal with the matter?" asked the chairman 'Mr G. Dash). Mr C. E. Kerr said that he understood that the board instructed the committee to draft the letter only. He considered that the tone of the letter was quite wrong. "Do you regard it as discourteous? asked the chairman. "Yes, the whole thing," replied Mr Kerr. , , , 41 _ "I do not think it is," remarked the chairman. . Mr Kerr said that if it was desired to get the parties together the matter should have been handled diflerently. He considered that the matter had been approached in the wrong manner. The proposition for amalgamation was placed before local bodies in a letter before it went to the Timaru Borough Council. The chairman e3:plained that a copy of the letter was sent to the Borough Council. The matter was dealt with in quite the proper manner, he said. _ "I cannot agree with you there, said Mr Kerr, adding that in his op.inion the proposal should have been put to the municipality in the friendliest way. , . . Mr Hart said that the position was that the' Borough Council did not want to sell its electrical undertakings, and that was all there was to the matter. He wondered how it was proposed to buy such a large business. Where was the money to come from? The board did not have it. The council had given consideration to the matter and had no intention to sell. "The board is quite in a position to buy," said the chairman. "No, you are not; you cannot put that tale across here," said Mr H. J. Mathers, who also represents the borough. "When the council tells you it does not want to sell, that is the end of it," he added. "That is not the end of it, said the chairman, adding that it was not right for the council to refuse to meet the board. He moved that the board approve of the action of the finance committee in sending the letter to the council and that the committee should continue to deal with the proposal. This was seconded by Mr B. R. Macdonald, Mr T. H. Langforcl said that while he was heart and soul with the amalgamation proposal he was at the same time in accord with many of the remarks made by Mr Kerr. However, m view of the attitude taken up by the council on Monday' night, it seemed hopeless to go further into the matter at present. He suggested that in the circumstances the question be held m abeyance till a now board and council were elected. After further discussion an amendment., moved by Mr Kerr, that the matter be left to the full board to deal with, was defeated, only four members voting for it. "We might have expected that the four representatives of the borough would vote that way," said the chairman. „ . , "I take exception to that, said Mr Kerr, "t do not represent Timaru. I represent the Levels County Council. The motion was carried. Power Board Meeting A meeting of the South Canterbury Electric Power Board was held yesterday, Mr G. Dash presiding. The finance committee recommended that consumers with heat storage cookers be charged lor lighting at the rate of 7d for the high rate units and the balance of units at Id, thus deleting the 3d rate on account of the heat storage cooker being installed. It was recommended that the option obtained by the chairman for the purchase of the adjoining section to the Waimate depot be taken advantage of, as the land would be necessary for further extensions to the board's premises.

The report was adopted. The general committee's report was amended so as to recommend the board to consider the advisability of using a portion of the accrued profits in the erection of lines where it was impossible to obtain the full 17£ per cent, guarantee. The committee recommended that the engineer (Mr G. W. Morrison) report to the next meeting if there was any probability of electricity being available in the Bluccliffs district. The report was adopted. The report of the secretary (Mr J. H. McAulifie) stated that the sales for March amounted to £477 12s 4d (Timaru £392 12s 6d, Tcmuka £l4 17s (id, Waimate £3O lis (id, Fairlie £2O 5s 2d. Geraldinc £l9 5s 6d), as against £378 0s 2d (Timaru £325 10s 10d. Temuka £l6 4s, Waimate £ls 6s 4d, Fairlie £2O 19s, Geraldinc nil) in March, 1934.

The report was adopted. The report of the engineer was adopted, stating that during March 20 consumers were connected, as compared with 14 in March, 1934: total consumers connected 4036 (3867); additional load connected 90.441 k.w. (41.567 k.w.), total load connected 12,326.407 k.w. (11,585.122 k.w.); electric ranges connected three (two); total ranges connected 658 (630). Cricket At a meeting of the management committee of the South Canterbury Cricket Association on Monday evening, Mr A. E." Lawrence presided. A letter was received irom the Ashburton Association stating that the Fairfield Club had won the Mid-Can-terbury first grade championship, and suggesting that the match for the Bristol Cup be played on April 13 at Timaru. It was decided to accept the date and to commence play at 10.30 a.m.

It was decided that the Old Boys' team be called on to defend the cup for South Canterbury. The appointment of Mr W. Gow as representative of the Umpires' Association in succession to Mr D. Murchison was confirmed, Mr Murchison's resignation being accepted with regret. The following teams were declared winners of their respective grades:— Old Boys (senior), Pareora (second grade). Railway (third grade). Cross-Country Running Mr E. C. J. Foot presided over the annual, meeting oi: the Timaru Harrier Management Committee. The annual report, which showed a successful season, was adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr C. R. Orr Walker; president, Mr S. King; vice-president, Mr C. W. Cameron; secretary, Mr A. McKay; assistant secretary, Mr A. Harper; treasurer, Mr E. C. J. Foot; auditor, Mr F. J. Cook; delegates to Canterbury Centre, Messrs A. C. Sayers and G. Parks; committee, Messrs E. C. Segar (Presbyterian), I. Bennett (Anglican), R. Holmes (Timaru), I. Gillon (West End), E. Gudex (Methodist); handicapper, Mr E. C. Hetherington; press steward, Mr C. W. Cameron. It was decided that teams for the Orr Walker Cup comprise senior members

only, four men to count; a junior event to be run on the same day.

A remit from the Timaru Club that a second road relay race from Geraldine to Timaru be held early in the season was referred to the committee for favourable consideration.

It was decided to apply for permission to hold a South Island championship meeting at Timaru on July 13, the race to be an indication towards the selection of a New Zealand team to visit Australia.

It was agreed to hold the opening day on May 4. Regarding the formation of a subcentre of the Canterbury Amateur Athletic in Timaru, Mr Foot said that he tftegretted to state that he was no more convinced now than he had been when he condemned the attitude of the Canterbury Centre on a previous occasion that the centre had any more kindly feeling to South Canterbury than it had had in the past. He attended the cross-coun-try championships in Christchurch, and was convinced that the committee in Timaru did not need to be taught by the Canterbury Centre how to conduct the sport. He had been considering secession from Canterbury for some time, but it had now been decided to form a sub-centre in Timaru. This was a step in the right direction, and it would enable South Canterbury to send its own teams to the Canterbury and New Zealand championships. It would mean a financial burden on some clubs which were not strong, but it was a challenge which he thought would be accepted. The formation of a sub-centre was approved. Miniature Rifle Shooting

At the annual meeting of the Timaru Miniature Rifle Club the election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr W. Raymond; patroness, Mrs C. E. Thomas; vice-presidents, Mrs W. Raymond, Messrs W. Roberts, E. Jenson, V. Armstrong, H. Segar, D. Marshall, I. A. Blackwood, J. Norrie, J. Moore, and T. Thompson; club captain, Mr J. Murray; vice-captain, Mr A. Hooke; treasurer, Mr R. Hall; joint secretaries, Messrs C. de Clifford and P. Sullivan.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year at the annual meeting of the Fairview Miniature Rifle Club:—Patron, Mr S. Kingston; president, Mr Arthur Johnson; vicepresidents, Messrs T. Butchers, W. Mack, jun., W. Butchers, H. Abbott, J. Crombie, C. Ballantyne, A. P. Kelland, E. Colwell, T. Doyle, R. Hewett. P. Shewan, sen.; captain, Mr H. B. Dale; secretary, Mr C. P. Beck; assistant secretary, Mr A. Bailey; armourers, Messrs S. Toms, T. de Clifford, and W. Jackson;.auditor, Mr Tavendale; treasurer, Mr H. B. Dale; target checkers, Messrs J. Mitchell, A. Johnson, J. J. Husband; handicappers. to be elected; committee. Messrs M. Hawke, C. McNamara, N. McVey, and N. Vincent. Personal Mr A. G. Tait, who has taken up residence in Timaru, was extended a welcome at the weekly meeting of the Timaru Rotary Club by the president (Mr W. I. Washbourn), who said that Mr Tait had been vice-president of the Dannevirke Rotary Club, Drama League The annual meeting of the South Canterbury Drama League was held last night. Mr W. G. Tweedy presided. The annual report stated that there was a credit balance of £3l 15s lOd. Assets totalled £l9O, and there were no liabilities. The finances were satisfactory, as a large expenditure had been incurred for new curtains and stage cloth. Affiliated clubs numbered 35, an increase of seven compared with the previous year. A total of 14 teams had competed in the 1934 festival.

In moving the adoption of the annual report, Dr. W. H. Unwin said that a start had been made with the reserve fund, which stood at £2O. The number of affiliated clubs was larger than ever ,before, and would probably increase. The national festival this year would be held in Hastings, and only two teams from the North Island and one from the South Island would compete in it. The elimination festivals would be held earlier. The report was adopted. The election of officers resulted: — Patrons, Mcsdames R. H. Rhodes, W. C. Burns, Ross Brodie. Miss J. R. Barr, the Rev. Father Ginisty, S.M., Messrs J. P. Newman, W. Thomas, F. J. Rollcston, W. E. Mills, and Dr. G. Curtis; president, Dr. Unwin; vicepresidents, Dr. P. B. Benham, Messrs A. E. Lawrence, W. G. Tweedy, and W. J. Scott; executive, Mrs R. King, Miss E. Mills, Messrs W. J. Parsons,, S. A. Odell, G. H. Ulrich, and P.] Donaldson; secretary, Mr H. L. Warsaw; auditor, Mr C. G. Bryan King; property committee, Messrs D. W. Un- ■ win and P. Donaldson and Dr. W. | King; repertory committee, Mesdames W. G. Tweedy, F. F. A. Ulrich, Mr Unwin, and two to be elected. It was decided to make application for the incorporation of the league. It was agreed to allow the repertory section to charge 2s 6d a member, the amount thus collected to be earmarked for repertory purposes. FAIRLIE The annual meeting of the Fairlie Football Club was held in the Aorangi Hall. The president, Mr Geancy, occupied the chair. The annual report said that the club had had a very successful season,, the senior team winning the sub-union championship, the Scott Cup, the Burnett Shield, and the Buchanan Caps, while the juniors won the Wm. Scott Cup. The expenses were larger than usual, the total being £BS 10s Bd. The credit balance was £3l 14s Sd. The election of officers resujted as follows:—President, Mr T. B. Crampton; committee, Messrs G. Giddings, A. Crampton, W. Griffiths, 'J. Cunncen, R. Creighton, P. Keenan, S. Hatton, F. Gcaney, A. Kane, and W. , G. Black; delegates to sub-union, Messrs F. Geaney, W. G. Black, and T. Crampton; senior captain, Mr Jack Keenan; patrons, Messrs C. J. Talbot and Andrew Grant; treasurer, Mr W. L. Bourn; secretary, Mr L. Stevenson. It was decided to play a return match with Zingari on April 13 at Timaru. A farewell social tendered to Miss Isitt was most popular. The school, which was tastefully decorated, was crowded. Dancing was enjoyed and | songs sung by Miss Nancy Tal- ! bot and Mr Tom Creighton, accomI panied by Miss Mac Donald, were much appreciated. Mr T. B. Crampton, chairman of the school committee, spoke of Miss Isitt's many sterling qualities both as a teacher and as a member of the community. All were sorry Miss Isitt was leaving Allandale, and considered themselves fortunate that she had been in charge of the school for so long a term. Mr C. J. Talbot, for neighbouring districts, spoke of Miss Isitt as a helper in church work. Mr H. Carlton, chairman of the Fairlie District High School, spoke of Miss Isitt's many fine qualities, and said how sorry they were in Fairlie that she was leaving the district. Mrs Wareing, president of the Allandale Women's Institute, recalled the many services of Miss Isitt, and said she would be greatly missed. Mr Crampton, on behalf of the residents of Allandale and surrounding districts, asked Miss Isitt to accept a xylonite toilet set as a small token of the esteem and respect in which she was held, and wished her every success in her new school. Mr C. Isitt thanked the school committee for the help tjiey had given his daughter in carrying out her duties. The chairman said he would take the opportunity to congratulate Miss Brice (assistant relieving teacher) on being asked to assume control of the school, pending the appointment of a permanent teacher. The music was played by Mesdames O'Neill, Mills, and Allen, and Messrs Braddick, Phillips, and Mills. Mr J. J. O'Connor was master of ceremonies. '

. TEMUKA At the monthly meeting of the Temuka branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held on Monday evening, the chairman (Mr J. King) made reference to the death of Mr R. J. Snow, and Mr A. Beattie, members of the association, and Mr M. Hanifin, an old resident of South Canterbury. Motions of sympathy with the relatives wero carried.

Messrs W. F. Evans and G. Hancox, Justices of the Peace, presided at the fortnightly sitting of the Magistrate's Court yesterday. William W. Miller, who did not appear, was charged with driving a motor-car in Geraldine at a speed dangerous to the public. He was fined £2, and ordered to pay costs. Malcolm R. C. Miller was charged with having affixed to a mo-tor-cycle a number other than the one assigned, and also with using an unregistered motor-cycle. He was fined £l'and ordered to pay costs on the first charge and ordered to pay costs on the second. For having driven a motor-car at a speed dangerous to the public at Orari Bridge, R. F. Smith was fined £2, and ordered to pay costs. Sydney R. Johns, of Christchurch, appeared on a similar charge, and pleaded not guilty. After consultation the bench gave the defendant the benefit of the doubt which existed, and dismissed the case. For attempting to pass a car going in the same direction within 100 feet of an intersection, Alfred James Wright, of Timaru, was fined 20s, and ordered to pay costs. The monthly meeting of the District High School Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr A. E. Smith presiding. Reporting on the installing of electric lighting, the secretary stated that the Technical Board was prepared to assist financially. He added that an application had been made to the Education Board for assistance. The Canterbury Education Board advised that the quarterly allowance, amounting to £46 2s 6d, was being credited to the committee's banking account. The board also forwarded its approval to the appointment of Mr John Gourley, to fill the vacancy on the committee caused by the resignation of Mr T. Snow. The dental nurse, Miss M. Armstrong, reported that the total operations for the month at the clinic was 497, the attendances numbering 147. The headmaster (Mr W. L. Harrison) reported that 14 pupils had entered for the potato growing competition held by the Temuka and Geraldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association. He had pleasure in announcing two pupils of the school had been winners; these were W. Hansen and Hilda Longson. Twenty-one primary pupils had qualified for swimming certificates. The report was adopted and the headmaster was asked to convey to the successful competitors the congratulations of the committee. Mr J. T. Smart presided at the monthly meeting of the Temuka Library Committee, held on Monday evening. Mr T. N. Scott's offer to organise a number of card parties to assist the fund, was left in abeyance in the meantime. The librarian (Mrs T. Webb) reported that the membership was 202. The number of books exchanged during the month was 1203, and magazines 372. The subscriptions totalled £l7 4s Jsd. The balance-sheet of the recent "Shop Day" showed a net credit of £32 2s M. This left a debit balance on the library buildings of only £1 4s sd. Votes of thanks were passed to all who had assisted.

The sixtieth annual meeting of tho Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Monday evening. Captain J. Allfrey presided. The annual report stated the brigade had been called out on three occasions during the last year, which brought the total up to five in the same number of years, Captain Allfrey had represented the brigade at the recent conference at Blenheim. The diamond jubilee had been celebrated last October. The roll call for the year just ended had been excellent, there being an average attendance of 14 members at fires and practices. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £l2 5s sd. Officers elected were:—Captain, Mr J. Allfrey; Lieutenant, Mr D. Cain; secretary, Mr C. F. de Joux; treasurer, Mr T. N. Scott; foreman. Mr W. Ives; junior branchman, Mr A. Hope; senior branchman, Mr W. Ives; caretaker, Mr D. J. Waters; trustees. Captain G. Hancox, and Captain Allfrey; auditor, Mr F. A. Joynt. Following the meeting the cuslomary supper was given by the brigade for the Mayor and council, and firemen, and a toast list was honoured. On behalf of the brigade, the captain presented a framed photograph of the brigade to the borough council, the Mayor accepting the gift for the recipients. On behalf of a number of former firemen, Mr J. H. Anderson presented the brigade with a framed inscription to be hung near the banner presented by those liremen on the occasion of the brigade's jubilee celebrations. Captain Allfrey accepted the gift for the brigade. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Temuka branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association was held on Monday evening. Mr J. King presided. The town clerk (Mr L. Butters) forwarded a tentative programme of the celebration of the Kings' Jubilee, with the request that delegates be appointed to the celebrations'committee. Mr I-I. Wilson was appointed. Headquarters advised that 1000 poppies had been forwarded for distribution among the school children of the district, and the Christchurch branch wrote stating that 1200 had been dispatched for street sales. The town clerk intimated that the borough council had granted permission to sell poppies in the borough on April 13 and 10. The financial membership ladder showed that Temuka was thirty-first on the list, with a total of 173. A grant of £G was received from the canteen allowance, for the relief of distress among unemployed returned soldiers Mr Langford said that it had been arranged to hold a service at Winchester on Anzac Day, when an address would be given by the Rev. A C. Harper. It was agreed that the president represent the branch at this service, and that the vice-president (Mr H. Wilson) attend the service at Clandeboye. GERALDINE The following is the draw for Thursday's matches, for the Geraldine Basketball Club's teams:—Junior No. 1 v. Junior No. 2, School Grounds at 2.30 p.m. Referee, Miss Ella Waters Senior B v. St. Joseph's, at School Grounds at 3.15 p.m. Referee, Miss Molly Kerr. Teams have been selected as follows:

Senior B—C. Davics, Monica Gresham, Sylvia Vincent, Jessie Weaver, Jean Vincent, Nellie McCullough;,Rita Glover, Joyce Hewson, and Jean Murray. Reserve: I Evans. Junior No. I—M. Barrett, M. Willis, M. Grindell, J. Cairns, K. Collins, E. Cairns, E. Thornley, N. Johnson. Reserves: P. Collins, P. Sutherland, and T. Fleming.

Junior No. 2—Ella Murray, Margaret Wood, M. Collins, N. Charles, R. Barrett, J. Lapthorn, B. Askin, N. Smith, J. Gresham. Reserve: S. Brown.

The Rev. A. C. Lawry, who has occupied the pulpit at the Geraldine Methodist Church for the last four years, completed his ministry at Geraldine on Sunday, when there were large congregations •at both morning and evening services. Mr Lawry delivered an appropriate address, in which he expressed regret at his pending departure. Mr Lawry also celebrated 50 years in the Methodist ministry on Sunday. After the morning service Mr G. Loach, on behalf of the members of the church, paid a warm tribute to Mr Lawry's ministry. They regretted that he was leaving them, but wished him every happiness in his new church, Bryndwr, Christchurch. He then called on Mr E. Undrill to make the presentation of a moquette armchair to their departing minister on behalf of the congregation. Mr Undrill endorsed Mr Loach's remarks expressing regret that they were losing Mr Lawry's services. Mr Lawry made a suitable acknowledgement of the gift and good wishes. The evening service took the form of a memorial service to Mr W. G. Sherratt, who had been a staunch adherent of the church. The congregation included the Mayor (Mr B. R.

Macdonald) and several councillors and prominent citizens. Mr Lawry was the preacher. In the afternoon, 'Mr Lawry preached a farewell service at Gapes Valley, where there was also a large congregation. Mr and Mrs Lawry will leave to-day for Auckland, lo spend a short holiday before commencing duties at Bryndwr. MORVEN There was a good attendance of Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union members and friends at "the monthly meeting, which was held at the manse. Mrs Tennant read an interesting letter from the North Island Mission, and business letters were read by the secretary..' It was .decided to send a small donation to the Training Institute at Dunedin. The meeting closed with the Benediction. Afternoon tea was served. GLENAVY At the annual meeting of the Glenavy Football Club the balance-sheet, which showed a very satisfactory credit, was adopted without discussion. The meeting then discussed whether the club should continue and whether it should play senior or junior, club, or district football. The average weight of the Glenavy players was said to be only lOst 41b and it was felt that it would be only a farce to pit them against a team the average weight of whom would be 12st or more, unless an accession of strength from some soure'e improved the position. The rival merits of trict as against club football were fully gone into. Several motions were proposed, but later withdrawn, it being felt that district football with well-defined boundaries offered the only solution to the problem, and it was finally left to the delegates to explain to the sub-union on Monday next how the club was situated. W AIM ATE The half-yearly holiday poll in Waimate was mentioned at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Waimate Farmers' Union. A circular was before the union which stated that all country organisations and also all sports clubs were being invited to express an opinion concerning the suggested change to Saturday, in order that the expression of view would be helpful to electors when asked to cast their vote on the question. The circular invited the organisations to state whether or not they favoured a change to Saturday, and to give their reasons for the decision arrived at.

Mr J. C. Hay said it was quite a good idea to ask for an expression of opinion in the matter, and asked for members' opinions. Mr G. Barclay advocated a universal half-holiday on Saturday. Mr A. W. Barrett said that Morven people wished to come in to town on the Saturday. Mr Hay said that so far as he could gather it did not suit small country towns. The general opinion was that it would disorganise things from the farmers' point of view. Farmers, it was stated, could not come into town in thr middle of the week, and trade would drift from Waimate. It was decided not to move any resolution, as the farmers had no vote in the matter. GAPES VALLEY A farewell service to the Rev. A. C. Lawry was held in the schoolroom on Sunday afternoon. An inspiring sermon on different aspects of "The sadness of farewell," was preached by Mr Lawry, and appropriate hymns were sung, ending with "God be with you till we meet again." Mr and Mrs Lawry will leave immediately for the North Island, and will later take charge of the church at Bryndwr, Christchurch.

Karachi, the Indian airport, has an aerial milestone which indicates the way and distance by air to London, Bagdad, Delhi, and Quetta. It is visible from a height of 2000 feet. Although the war ended more than 1G years ago, there are still 3000 disabled men detained in British war hospitals, ar.d nearly 4500 artificial limbs were supplied to war pensioners last year.

OPAWA SCHOOL ♦ , MONTHLY MEETING OF COMMITTEE There was a full attendance of members at the last monthly\meeting of the Opawa School Committee, which was held recently. The headmaster's report showed the roll number to be 388, with an average? attendance of | 359. A branch of the Schools Savings Bank had been formed, it was reported, and already £l2 15s had been banked by the children. It was stated that the school would be closed from April 18 to April 29, for the Easter holidays, and that the dental clinics would be closed from May 16 to 22 for the May vacation. The City Council wrote advising that the approach to thfe memorial gates would be asphalted as soon as convenient. Reference was made to the death of Mr George Petrie. who was headmaster from 1893-1911.0 and it was stated that the old pupils would call a meeting to determine some form of memorial. It was reported that the/ majority of the trees planted at North New Brighton under the afforestation scheme had perished through drought and fire, and it was decided to replant them during the coming season. The secretary's draft annual report was read and adopted. A grant of £2O was made to the class libraries, and the headmaster was authorised to procure a full set of new football jerseys.