TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21470, 11 May 1935, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Mr J. M. Jenkins presided over the monthly meeting of the Automobile Association (South Canterbury). A complaint was received l'rpm a member of the association that a motorist refused to allow him to pass on a stretch of road between Maheno and Hillgrove. The member stated that when he attempted to overtake a large roadster, which was proceeding at a slower pace, the leading car shot ahead, the driver grinning. Later, when the following car again drew level, the offending motorist continued to go ahead till reaching Hillgrove. The matter had been reported to the Automobile Association (North Otago). The North O'tago organisation wrote giving the name of the offender. The secretary (Mr E. A. Scott) reported that he had communicated with Otago on more than one occasion regarding the matter, but had just received a reply. It was decided to send a letter to the member drawing his attention to the regulations and suggesting that if he desired a prosecution he might bring the matter under the notice of the police. It was further decided to ask the Otago Association why it had been so long in supplying the information asked for. A letter was received from Mr A. Toplis, of Temuka, stating camping at the Show Ground. Smithfield, on a recent Sunday, a golf ball was driven through the window of his car. The golfer supplied his name and address and said that he would refer the matter to the secretary of the golf club. The writer added that during his stay in Timaru his wife had had several narrow escapes from being hit by golf balls. He considered that arrangements should be made to protect campers from golfers. The secretary reported that he had interviewed the player concerned, who was prepared to make good the damage. The letter was referred to the camp committee for a report. It was decided to protest to the Timaru Borough Council against the erection of hoardings at the intersection of Evans, Hobbs, and Newman streets, the chairman voting against the motion. A letter was received from Mr R. L. Pugh (St. Andrews) stating that he had been approached several times by residents asking if it were possible to have four street lights erected. He asked if the association could assist in any way. The roads committee recommended that the letter be referred to the Waimate County Council. Sick Benefit Society At tiie annual meeting of the Timaru Borough Council Employees' Sick Benefit Society it was reported that sick pay for the last, six months amounted to £lOiJ, the balance on March 31 being £163 7s. The following officers were elected: —Patron, the Mayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite); president, Mr W. Mitchell; vice-presi-dents, Messrs A. R. Williams and B. Aldridge; secretary, Mr W. McMillan; sick visitor, Mr J. A. Starck; committee, Messrs A. Maze, E. O'Connell, I. Fitzgerald, J. Petrie, C. Williams, H. Blunt, A. Wisker, J. Sutton, and T. Hunt; trustees, Messrs G. Hayward, J. Starck, and J. Gliddon. Personal The Rev. J. D. McArthur, of the Bank Street Church, left Timaru yesterday on deputation work on behalf of the home and Maori mission work of the Methodist; Church. He will visit all the circuits in Mid-Canter-bury and South Canterbury, and does not expect to complete the work till the end of the month. Bible Classes' Visit Senior members of the Beckenham Methodist Bible Classes visited Timaru on Saturday last and provided a concert in the Woodlands street hall in the presence of a large audience, Maori hakas, poi dances, vocal and instrumental numbers were giVen, at the close of which supper was provided by local Bible Class students. On Sunday evening an orchestra from the visiting Bible Classes accompanied the singing at the evening service, when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. li. L. Fiebig. Addresses were given by Miss M. Blanchard and Mr W. Beswarwick on the work done at the re- | cent Bible Class camps, | Main School I Members of the school committee s visited the Timaru Main School on Thursday afternoon, and presented each child with a button to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the King. In addition, each child was presented with an apple and a bun. Owing to rain, the proposed ceremony of unveiling a sundial in the school grounds in commemoration of the diamond | jubilee of the school had to be postj poned. High School Concert | The Timaru Boys' High School annual concert was given on Thursdaynight in the school gymnasium. Owing I to interruptions during the present term, the concert was of a less ambitious nature than usual, but it was nevertheless of a high standard, and j was given a good reception. The items I consisted of vocal, elocutionary, and instrumental numbers, choruses by the j school, and sketches. Mr G. H. Andrews judged the singing competition for the Little Cup, the plaeings being: J. Gillies 1, A. R. Johnstone 2. Radio Club Mr C. Barker presided at a meeting of the Timaru Radio Club. A letter was received from the manager of the Broadcasting Board stating the club's request for relays from Timaru would be brought before the next meeting of the board. Mr J. L. Passmore, listeners' representative (Dunedin), also wrote stating that he would raise the matter this month. The District Telegraph Engineer (Timaru) wrote stating that a specially constructed high frequency filter had been tested on electro-medical apparatus in Timaru with a view to eliminating interference, and it had been found that at a distance of 200 yards up to 80 per cent, of interference had been eliminated. The question of the | department undertaking the construc--1 tion of two similar filters for sale to the owners of apparatus had been re- | ferred to the chief engineer at Wellington. , , Mr S. H. Gray reported on behalf I of the hospital committee that No. 6 ward was being permanently rewired, and that on completion the only remaining ward, No. 5, would be given attention. It was announced that an I offer had been made by Mr C. G. Baker to assist in organising a community sing and concert in aid of the hospital fund, and that the services of Mr Alan Brown (leader) and Mr Bert Goodland (pianist), of Christchurch, were available for the purpose. Tne offer was accepted with thanks, Moy 30 being suggested as a suitable date. A. and P. Association Mr R. Guinness presided at a meeting of the Timaru Agricultural and .Pastoral Association yesterday. A letter was received from the local branch of the Crown Tenants' Association stating that it considered the proposal to set up a committee that would be able to speak with a combined voice for the whole of the farming interests of South Canterbury was a good one. Mr P. R. Talbot moved that the South Island Dairy Association be also allowed to join the committee. This was, however, opposed by Dr. ! X'. R. Woodhouse on the ground that

the committee was to be representative of South Canterbury only, not the whole of the South Island. Mr Talbot withdrew his motion, and the letter was received. Mr W. H. Orbell brought up the question of a stock route being made to relieve congestion on the road through Washdyke and to obviate the use of the Washdyke bridge. He said that the matter had recently been re- . ferred to by Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P. 1 It had, however, been brought up some considerable time >ago only to be put aside on the ground that the proposal was premature. In his opinion the position would get gradually worse. Mr D. Grant said that the matter had been discussed by the Levels County Council. Mr A. S. Elworthy said that recently he had noticed motorists endeavouring to force their cars through sheep. It seemed to him that such motorists showed no motor sense nor sheep sense. It. was decided on the motion of Mr Orbell that the association should write to the Levels County Council, the Main Highways Board, and the Automobile Association asking those bodies to go into the question of p§oviding a stock route from .the junction of the Fairlie-Temuka road to the Smithfield freezing works and the municipal abattoir. Central Relief Society The fourth annual meeting of the Central Relief Society was held last night, with Mr W. J. Fair presiding. In moving the adoption of the annual report, previously published, the chairman said that there was just as much need now as any time in the society's activities for it to operate. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The election of the commtitee resulted: The Mayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite), the Rev. J. D. McArthur, the Rev. Father Murphy, S.M., Captain V. J. Dick. Mrs Mary Raymond, Mrs F. Lewis, Messrs J. P. Steven, R. W. Simpson, J: W. Fair, W. Craig, R. S. Goodman, G. McKessnr, W. J. Smith, and W. G. Tweedy. Messrs J. Leggott and S. D. IVlascn were appointed auditors. National Council of Women The annual meeting of the South Canterbury branch of the National Council of Women was held yesterday afternoon, with Miss D. Stubbs presiding. The annual report stated that the membership now comprised delegates from 11 societies and four associate members. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £9 18s 9d. The election of officers resulted: — President, Miss D. Stubbs; vice-presi-dents, Mrs' T. E. Holdgate and Mrs D. S. Kcmshcd; executive. Miss J. Simpson, Miss K. Lovell-Smith, and the secretary and the treasurer, Miss Fyfe and Mrs B. Evans. TEMUKA Miss L. C. Brown, of the teaching staff of the Watt-Lowry Side School, and Miss I. L. Heron, who has been cookery instructress at the Temuka Manual Training Centre, both of whom will leave shortly,' were met by members of the staff of the Temuka District High School, at the residence of the headmaster, Mr W. L. Harrison. In presenting a book to each of the guests, Mr Harrison wished them everv success in their new sphere. Mr J. T. Smart, a former teacher, also spoke, and both recipients responded. In commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of the King, several addresses were given and a tree-planting ceremony was held in the grounds of the Temuka District High School yesterday afternoon. Mr A. E. Smith, chairman of the school committee, presided. Proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem, after which the children were addressed by the chairman, The principal speakers were the Mayor (Mr A. W. Buzan) and the Rev. C. L. Mountfort. A ribbonwood tree was planted by Mr Smith to mark the occasion, and the Mayor and Mayoress presented each of the pupils in the primary department with n book and a bag of sweets, while the pupils in the secondary department received a free ticket for the pictures. The first of the winter series of socials arranged by St. Peter's Social Club was held in the parish hall. Keli land's orchestra played music for the dancing, extras being played by Miss I. Ives and Mr S. Cross. Mr S. Erwood was master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss King and Mr C. L. Mountfort, and a song was given by Mrs Searle. PLEASANT POINT A concert, arranged by the District High School staff, in aid of school funds, was held at the Town Hall on Thursday night. At an interval between items, Mr W. B. Oborn, chairman of the committee, said that the committee's funds would benefit by about £25. The monthly meeting of the District, High School Farm Committee was held recently. The monthly visiting committee reported that preparations for next season's wheat had been completed; the fencing"was being continued and the potatoes were ready to dig. i It was decided to dispose of potatoes locally. It was decided to carry out experiments in top-dressing at the grass plots. The matter of fencing on the saleyards frontage was left in the hands of the chairman. WINCHESTER Miss M. Lawlor (Rakaia) is the guest of Miss Peggy South, Factory road, Winchester. Miss M. Moore is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs A. G. Hart, Rosewill. Miss R. McLeod is spending a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs W. McLeod, Waihi Gorge. On Tuesday evening a dance arranged by the Ladies* Hockey Club was held. The music was played by a Temuka orchestra, and Miss M. Lawlor played an extra. Two Monte Carlo dances were held, Miss M. Aker won the first with Mr C. Louden, and the second with Mr G. Gould. Messrs W. J. Jackson and J. Cripps were masters of ceremonies. GERALDINE The following players will take part in a practice match at the Geraldine No. 2 ground to-day:—-A team: A. Williams. J. Moyle, A. Morris, C. Vial, G. Fyfe,' H. Ford, N. Hooper, A. H. Stringer, K. Loach, G. Langley, G. Pankhurst, A. Worner, C. S. Campbell, and A. Bryant. B team: J. Bray, E. Wood, I. Anderson, G. V/ebb, J. Davis, R. Worner, F. Askin, B. Grant, W. Angland, L. Neutze, A. Morris, C. C. Knight, N. Holden, and A. Loach. Fine weather prevailed for the ceremony at the Geraldine District High School yesterday in commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of the King. Mr A. J. Burmester, chairman of the committee, presided, and the ceremony was opened with the singing of "God Defend New Zealand." The Rev. W. J. Couling gave the address. Mr B. R. Macdonald, Mayor of Geraldine, gave a short address, and presented the souvenir books, given by the Government, to the children, after which Mr A. W. Tucker, the headmaster of the Geraldine School, addressed the children on the meaning of the Union Jack and the way in which it was built up. The children then sang the National Anthem and saluted the Union Jack. In conclusion, a totara tree was planted in the primary school grounds by Lyla McKenzie and Ralph Hayes, the two senior pupils of the school, and a short address was given by Mr Tucker, The

G oral dine District Band was present and accompanied the children in the singing and played selections during the intervals. HILTON The annual meeting of householders was held in the Hilton School. Mr E. O. Winmill, chairman, read the report and balance-sheet, which were adopted. The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory credit. A meeting of former pupils and residents was held later, with Mr A. E. Archibald presiding. The chairman said that it was proposed to hold a diamond jubilee in 1935. It was decided to hold the jubilee in October, and the following officials were appointed: President, Mr A. E. Archibald: joint secretaries, Misses M. Scott and K. W. Hewson; committee, Mesdames Archibald and Toorr.ey, Miss Fierce, Messrs L. Bcattie, A. Scott, M. Leary, R. Meredith, J. Leary, E. Patrick, W. Patrick. P. Leary, R. Brenton, P. Brien, W. Johnson. Mr WinmilJ said that the committee and staff would be willing to assist.