MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21512, 29 June 1935, Page 9

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON SHOP WINDOWS DAMAGED After a lapse of some months a further attack was made on plate-glass windows of whops in East street on Thursday evening, when thG surface of the largo panes was disfigured with a sharp instrument. The damage was done during a quiet period of the evening, between 0 and 7 o'clock, whom deep scores were cut in the windows of several business firms, the worst affected being Messrs Barretts, Ltd., McDonald and Dunlop, L. Cooper, and John Orr and Company. It is two years since the disfigurement of show windows began in Ashburton, and practically every shop in East street s main business area has been aifcctcd. Loading Stock Facilities for loading and unloading stock at the Ashburton and Tinwald railway yards were discussed by Messrs E. S. Brittenden (railway district traffic manager), if. L. Langfora (business agent), and G. H. Chambois (Ashburton statiomnaster) with representatives of stock and station agents on Thursday evening. As a result ol the conference there is every possibility of loading facilities being improved. Ashburton Consultation Clinic The annual meeting of the Ashburton Radium Consultation Clinic held at the Ashburton Public Hospital on Thursday, when Dr. J. R. Wells was re-elected chairman for the year and Dr N. E. H. Fulton registrar. The clinic was formed in 1932 at the request of the Hospital Board to control the use of radium which was obtained on loan from the Canterbury Division of the British Empire Cancer Campaign Fund for the treatment ol cases at Ashburton. The annual renort stated that, this radium was used on tour cases in the hospital during the year. Since the inception of the clinic, no cases under the care of medical practitioners in private had required th'» use of the hospital radium, although it had been found necessary to send cases to Christchurch, wheie radium v/ns available in suitable form and amount for all typed of cases. Examination of the records of the clinic cases showed that 40 per cent, of cases coming for investigation ana treatment wore so advanced as to be inopernble when first, seen by the clinic. The clinic felt that the attention of the public should be drawn to this serious state of affairs. The mam •arts thai the public should never Jor<t! w>re: (1) In its early stages cancer 'is often painless; <2> in its early stages very often cancer can be treated wuti complete success; (3) it is in its earliest stage-, that competent nitoieal advice must be sought; (4) the only reliable means of treatment for cancer known at present is surgical operation and radiation by radium or X-rays. Magistrate's Court

Mr J. G. 1,. Hewitt, S.M.. presided at a sll'in.g of the Magistrate's Court yesterday. . A charge of the theft of a bicycle valued at £3, the property t>f 1 hom.is Cyril Burke (Oamann wa:. pre t erred against Char!e> i n tknek Smith, aged 3(1. labourer. Sergeant J. F. Clcary raid that Smith, who had three previous conviction •>, wall-red from Cential Otago ! > Oiimiiru, where he the bicycle frf.m a ijoarding-huusc and rode to Tiny/aid, '.vhert' he wa:. arr<.;>tcc.i. Accused plead'.;] guilty and wa > 11 ~ tuiced to two month./ imprisonment. Judgment for plaintiff by default was givui in too [Vli ( ill g cases.' Ashburton County Couueil v. Maxwell Walker. SIM Us :td; W. H. Hunt v. Gertrude Nellie Cole-man, £3~ 13s oct. On a judgment summons, George Ban was ordered to pay the Ashburton Hospital Board £32 12s forthwith, in default 30 days' imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended so long as he pays £1 a week. James Joseph Somerville Crawford was charged with being in anears Jo 15 10s in respect ot a maintenance order in favour of his child. The magistrate said £9l 10s arrears had been cancelled in 1934 and he thought defendant would not pay unless he was forced to do so. An order 101 the payment of 10s a week and '.sixpence a wecK off the arrears was made, default being one month's nnprisonmcnt. Crnwiorci s application for a variation of the order was refused Personal Miss Bessie Thomson, of Dunecjin, i- at preoei.t in Ashburton supervising uie production of "The Pelican," which will be staged by the Ashburton Repertory Society on Tuesday evening. Mr u. C. Eathurst. Allcnton, was sworn in as coroner by Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M., yesterday. Mr J. H. Muirhcad, of Lagmhor, lias returned from a visit to Australia. Miss I. Arthur, of Dunedin, '.who has been appointed head oi the domestic science department of the Ashburton Tecnnical High School in succession to Miss K. Aiken, arrived from the south last evening. i Presentation A f> o'clock tea was held by members oi the circles of the Ashburton Cavendish Club on Thursday evening in honour of Miss E. Aiken, a member of the club, who will leave to-day to t :> <kc up a position at the West Christchurch District High School. On behalf of the members the president (Mrs E. Ruddock) presented Miss Aiken with an etching. Miss Aiken, who resigned her position as head of the domestic science department of the Ashburton Technical High School after 12 upon her appointment to the V/est Christchurch District High School, was entertained by the stalf of the Technical School at afternoon tea yesterday. Presenting her with an upholstered fireside chair on behalf of the staff, the principal (Mr R. J. Thompson) made reference to the excellence of Miss Aiken's work at, the school and her loyal co-operation as a teacher. Miss K. Chamberlain and Mr W. Crawford, on behalf of the women and men teachers respectively, also spoke. Salvation Army Band For some considerable time the Ashburton Salvation Army Band has been building up a fund to replace its pre-

sent set of instruments with a complete new set, and this, together with generous support by the public, has enabled the band to place an order for 24 new instruments with the Salvation Army Band instrument factory at St. Albans, England. Six of the present instruments will be retained, so that the 30 players who form the band's complement will be provided with a set of up-to-date instruments. Mother's Union The Ashburton branch of the Mother's Union met on Thursday afternoon, when the president (Mrs A. J. Petrie) presided. It was decided to send birthday greetings to Mrs A. Hewson, one of the oldest members of the branch. It was also decided that each member contribute (3d towards the support of a Mother's Union missionary in Melanesia. A devotional address was given by Mrs N. E. Bicknell, of the Salvation Army. Afternoon tea was served. Rugby Football The following players will represent the Old Boys' Football Club in matches to-day:— Seniors v. Rakaia, at Rakaia —r • Sotham, R. Kerr, B. Newton, R. Bennison, W. Smitharam. J. Partridge, W. Alexander, J. Brosnahan, H. Milsom. R. Keeley, R. Sharplin, R. Todd, C. King, S. Duncan, R. McTigue, A. Argyle. „ . Juniors v. Rakaia, at Show Grounds, at 2.45 p.m.—D. Ross, A. Mathieson, R. Lloyd, C. Coldicoft, J. Gorman, D. Hanrahan, H. Quinn, R. Feai;, D. White, S. Kerr, V. O'Donoghue, N. Moore, C. O'Grady, J. White. Third grade v. Technical Old Boys, at 1.30 p.m.—F. Holloway, R. Ford, V. Bruce. B. Macmillan, 11. Jordan, P. Fear. E. Moore. C. Attwood. J. Broom. P. Baigent, R. Smitheram, R. White, J. Tayloi\ L. Anderson, A. Kelly, E. Knox. Primary School Football The following are the results of the matches played in the primary schools' football competitions on Thursday:— Senior grade—Ashburton East beat Borough. Junior grade—Allenton drew with Ashburton East, Tinwald beat Borough. „ . , Pijjs and Poultry Market There war, a medium yarding of pips and poultry at the Farmers' Mart at Ashburton yesterday. Fncns ranged as follows: — Poultry-Hens, Is 4d to 2s lOd a pair: roosters. 3b 6d to 4s 7d; ducks, Is XOd l ° p"igs---Porkers, 25s to 355; stores. Kis fid to 235; weaners and slips, 6s Gd to 13s. Horse tair There was only a small entry at (lie horse fair conducted by the Ashburton branch of the National Moi teat'e and Agency Company. Ltd.. yesterday. The following prices were received: — Five-year-old pedigree mare, 42 guineas: nine-year-old gelding, £lB 10s; hack, £4.

ANAMA I The monthly meeting of the Anama j branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held at the home of Mrs R. Brown. Mr<; W J. Robertson presided. It was decided to forward a donation towards a wedding gift for Miss. Connor the Dominion secretary. Mrs iv Stevens, who had interviewed the organiser of the Association of Coun- ; try Education, explained the aims of the organisation. A demonstration 00 making wool quilts was given ov Mis 1 R Brown, and Mrs J. Brown demon- f strated the making of paper iiow' ; >s. The results of the competitions were as follows:—Best bloom, Mrs R. Hewson 1, Miss Z. Robertson 2, Mrs J. Brown 3; best buttonhole made in live minutes. Miss J. Brown 1, Mrs It. liewson 2. Mr:; A. Thatcher 3: best table potato. Mrs R. Brown 1. Mrs S. Bennett 2, Mrs R. Hewson 3. The hostess was Mrs Brown. farmers' Union Tnc monthly meeting of the union was held in the Agricultural and Pastoral rooms, with Mr G. Johnston presiding. A letter was received from the provincial executive, asking the branch to forward any instances in which excessive prices had been charged for spare parts of machinery. Mr R. Oakley, president of the provincial executive, explained that when a protest had been made to the Board of Trade, the board had replied that definite proof would be needed before the matter could be taken up. Mr J. A. Fleming moved that a remit be sent to the provincial executive requesting that body to try to get in touch with the county council with the view to obtaining some concession in heavy traffic license fees on farmers' trucks. The president reported that the programme committee had it rided to recommend that lectures and practical demonstrations should be given during the year on the following breeds of sheen:—Romncys (Mr R. Oakley), Corriedalcs (Mr G. Johnston). Ryelands (Mr H. C, B. Withell), and Southdowns. The following sub-committee was appointed to reorganise the trading scheme: —Messrs G. Johnston, A. A, Fleming. A. V. Barrett, W. Turner, and C. Sewell. It was reported that satisfactory arrangements had been made for concessions at hotels for members of the union. At the conclusion of the business, Mr R. Oakley gave a talk on the early history of the Romney breed and demonstrated the characteristic qualities. It was decided to hold a mock election after the next meeting.

RUAPUNA Tho Ruapuna hall was filled on Wednesday evening, when a farewell social and presentation were given to Mr and Mrs W. A. Thompson and family, who, after a residence of six years, are leaving to reside in Loburn, North Canlerbury. Mrs Thompson has been appointed to a position there. Mrs S. Shimmin, with her concert party, gave a number of items. Other items were given as follows:—Piano duet, Misses M. Tasker and M. Allan; song, Miss M. Allan; violin solo, Miss Mary McLay; vocal sketch, Messrs E. Bennett and E. Clucas. Mrs S. Shimmin and Miss Margaret McLay were the accompanists. Mr It. W. Holland, chairman of the school committee, presented Mrs Thompson with a dinner set from the residents of the district. Mr J. Moore presented Mr Thompson with a tobacco pouch filled with notes, also from the residents. Mr Moore expressed regret at their departure and spoke of their connexion with the various clubs and societies. On behalf of the Tennis Club, Mr H. R. Tasker (captain) presented Mr Thompson with a fountain pen and expressed the appreciation of the members for the practical help and interest which he had taken in the club. The Rev. Trevor Williams, on behalf of the Anglican Church, thanked Mr Thompson for building the new gates for the new stone fence round the church, and for his help in the erection of the fence. Dancing was held to music played by the Morris orchestra. Mr Stan Clifford was master of ceremonies. The old girls entertained Mrs Thompson to afternoon tea this week, and Miss M. Boaler, on behalf of the old girls, presented her with a crystal vase, and expressed regret at her departure. Mrs Thompson suitably replied. On Wednesday afternoon the Sunday school children presented Miss Shirley Thompson with a Bible. Social Evening The fortnightly social in aid of the school funds was held in the hall. Competitions were won by Mrs I. Moore and Mr W. Thompson. Music for dancing was played by Mrs S. Sewell, with an extra by Mr E. Keen. Mr T. Young was master of cere- | monies.

M'AYFIELD The annual meeting of the Mayfield branch of the Presbyterian Missionary Union was held in the church vestry on Thursday afternoon. The Rev. A. D. Kirkland presided. Mrs Edmond moved a vote of sympathy with Mrs Kirkland in her bereavement, members standing in silence. A letter was received from Miss Jean McNeur, a missionary in China. A deputation consisting of Messrs A. V. Barrett and D. R. Howden waited on the members to put before them a proposal from the church managers, that the ladies be responsible for collecting the church's quota for the mission schemes. It was decided to discuss the proposal at a future meeting before the annual church meeting. The following officers were elected for the year:—-Hon. president, Rev. A. D. Kirkland; president, Mrs A. D. Kirkland; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. T. Elmslic, R. McDowell, and W. S. Greensla.de; secretary, Mrs D. Edmond; treasurer, Mrs J. Brown; harvest field secretary, Mrs D. R. Howden; Maori Mission Birthday League, Mayfield, Miss M. Edmond; Carew, Miss Jean Galletly; Montalto, Miss Jessie McCormick; stamp secretary, Mrs J. W. Kingan. The annual report was adopted but it was decided to leave the treasurer's report open until June 30 as other donations were still to come in. METHVEN To assist the local branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union to complete their quota towards the funds for mission work, an old time soiree was held on Thursday evening. A concert was held, those contributing items being the Rev. D. B. and Mrs and Miss Ashford, and the Misses Lee 'Rakaia), and Mr Stewart (Highbank). Mrs A. S. Kennedy was accompanist. Mr Ashford and Mr Lyon (home missionary, Springburn) also gave addresses. The effort proved satisfactory financially.

PENDARVES The: J unc meetinr; of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union was held, and Mrs D. B. Ashford (Rakaia) presided and gave a short talk. The Rev. D. B. Ashford gave an address on the missions in India. Peggy squares and handkerchiefs were handed in. It was agreed to no on knitting squares. The hostesses were Mrs A. P. Bruce and Miss Daisy Watson. Card Evening The members of the hall committee and tennis club held another social. Competitions were won by Miss Olive M. Doig and Miss Eva Doig. Mr J. McTeer and Mr Alan D. Doir; (Chertsey) were the winners in the men's section* Miss Ethel Malcolm played the music for the dance with extras by Miss Marie Malcolm and Mr Tomkin'on, Mr F. \V. Ironside and Mr P. P. Doi;; were masters of ceremonies. HINDS At the monthly meeting of the school committee it was reported that five pupils had been admitted since the beginning of the ferrn and two withdrawn. The Education Board advised that, three dozen pinus pondercsa trees would be lorwurded to the school at the earliest opportunity. It was decided to make replication to the board for the provision 01 a water-race 1 throu;;h flic ■chool grounds; also to nave an electric light installed in the middle class-room. ! ARUNDEL ! .f»la;r, residents gathered at the Howard Hall, Arundel, to say farewell to Miss Bowen, who had been sole teacher at the Arundel School for more | than thi'Le years. Mr it. Johnston, chairman of the school committee, in making Mis:, Bowen a presentation of an attache case on behalf of the residents of the district, expressed their appreciation of her work during her term of ofiice, and their regret at her departure. Shona Brown presented Miss Bowen with a bouquet. On behalf of the former pupils, Miss Dorothy Edwards made a presentation of a manicure sc., and on behalf of the pupils Eric Ambler presented Miss Bowen with a leather handbag. Airs J. Charles, president of the Arundel Women's Institute, expressed the regret of the members at Miss Bowen's departure, and presented her with a crystal vase. Miss Bowen thanked the people for all the presents, and also thanked the school committee for the manner in which they hud assisted her in carryins' out her work. 1 Mr Johnston, on behalf of the people of the district, extended a hearty welcome to the new teacher. Miss Park. During the evening a duct was sung !by E. and D. Ambler. Music for dancI in" was plaved bv Messrs A. Popplewell and A. Lewis, and Mr Hewitt was master of ceremonies.

RAKAIA The Rakaia Anglican Church held the annual dance in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. A Monte Cario was won by Miss Taylor and partner, and a lucky spot by Miss C. Johnson arid partner. Mu'-ic for the dancing was played by Cook's orchestra, with extras by Miss O. Smith and Mr P. Lnwlor. Messrs D. P. Henderson and L. L. Street were masters of ceremonies.