TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21647, 4 December 1935, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU \ OFFICIAL ELECTORAL COUNT At 10 a.m. to-day the official count of the .votes cast in the Timaru electorate will be started under the direction of the returning officer (Mr W. Haxte). Absentee votes now total •090 and postal votes 247, raising the total number of votes cast to out Of a roll of 13',471. Freezing: Works to Open Killing operations will be started at the Smithfield and Pareora freezing works on Tuesday morning in accords ance with a decision reached yesterday by the firms concerned. It is anticipated that until it is learned what the prospects are likely to be, a skeleton chain will be employed. It is probable that although the recent cold spell adversely affected the condition of the lambs, most of the stock to be slaughtered should be in excellent condition. _ „ Toe H

Mr R. J. Runciman presided over the annual meeting of the Timaru Group of Toe H on Monday evening. The annual report and balancesheet, showing a satisfactory credit balance, were adopted. The election of officers resulted:— Chairman.' Mr D. W. Beswick; secretary, Mr J. Watt; assistant secretary, Mr H. E. Bungate: "Ventilation" correspondent. Mr A. McKirdy; treasurer, Mr A. Sutherland; jobmaster, Mr W. J. H. Castle; assistant jobmaster, Mr M. J. M. Gliddon; members of executive, Messrs J. Kean and R. W. Watson. - K'otarian Entertains Scenes of a trip abroad taken with a movie camera were displayed by Rotarian H, Lister at a ladies' evening on Monday. The spools consisted of about 2000 feet of film, and the countries shown included Australia, Ceylon, Egypt, England, and America. Mr and Mrs Lister entertained those present to supper and on the motion of Rotarian Llewelyn Williams were accorded a vote of thanks. Hospital Cheer Fund The band concerts held at Caroline Bay on Sunday for the Timaru Hospital Christmas Cheer Fund realised £27. Golf The best cards returned for the Stableford bogey match, played by the Glen-iti Club during the week-end, were as follows: — E. E. J. Hampton 30—9—39, D. Menzies 25—11—36, J. H. Healey 22—11 33, C. W. Steele 23—9—32, H. Bedford 21—11—32, J. Menzies, jun. 24—7—31, E. Lawrence 19—12—31, A. B. Struthers 12—18—30. Workers' Educational Association

A concert was given in .the Little Playhouse to close the season of the Timaru branch of the Workers' Educational Association. Numbers were given as follows:—Violin solo, Miss H. Smith; tap dance, pupils of Miss M. Donaldson; songs, Mr G. Lane, Mr C. Goulding, and Miss M. Martin; recitation, Mr R. R. Wills. The play, "Wild Oats," written by Mrs V. Targuse, and ■"Southern Lights," written by Mr G. Griffiths, were presented, and an impromptu speech on "Deflation, Inflation, and Controlled Inflation" was judged by Mr A. M. Patersfon as follows:—Mr R. A Wheeler 1, Messrs S. A. Odell and E. Jones (equal) 2.

Miniature Rifles The ' Pioneer Outdoor Miniature Rifle Club's, sealed handicap trophy shoot resulted in a win for R. Worthington, the trophy for most points off the rifle being won by E. Power. The scores were as fallows:— R. Worthington .. 284 3S 319 C. Matthews . ~. 295 23 318 H. Mcpherson .. 282 35 317 E. Power .. 269 18 317 S. E. Johns .. 297 . 18 318 C. Gunderson <. 297 16 313 C. H. RUdge .. 287 26 313 In the second official shoot of the Glenitl Outdoor Miniature Rifle Club three tied foe. the trophy with self handicaps:— Miss B, McKenzie, B. Lawson and W. Brehaut. Miss McKenzie winning the shoot*off. The Marshall button was won by Mrs W. Brehaut, and the Hull badge by W. Brehaut. The scores off. the rifle were as foltowa:—-W. Brehaut 78, A. Gillett 77, V. L. Hicks 77, Mrs W. Brehaut 76, G. Redway 76, J. Husband 76, Miss A. Mcßean 75, B. Lawson 75; B.Barkley 75, Miss B. McKenzie 74, Mrs Redway 74, B. Prlrit2 74, Mrs' Rathbone 73, ■ Miss I. Bryan 73, P. Ansley 73, A. Braasell 70, Mrs Prints 69, Miss M. Stewart 69, C. Guy 69, D. Stevens 69, T. Marshall 67. J. Tilsdn 67. Rowing The following crews will take part In the Christmas fours to be rowed by members of the Timaru Rowing Club on or before Saturday, December 14:— H. Bunfate (s), W. Berry, E. Porter, G. Barer: L. Bennington (s), W. J. Wood, J. Latimer, E. Ritchie; .R. McDonald (s), S. Johnson, A. Hall, E. Henshaw; W. Stewart (s), D, Wilson, H. Graham, C. Johnson; W. Davies (s), D. Willcox, K. Hutchison, T. Russell; H. Tapp (s), R. Brown, W. Gliddon, W. Bracelield; T. Tapp (s), R. T, Turnbull, A. Mitchell, R. Farrow; C. de Clifford (s), A. May, J. O'Connor, Lewis; J. Mitchell (s), W. Burns, J. Lennon, E. Carnle. Bowls Mr R. G. Sampson presided over a meeting of the South Canterbury Bowling Centre. A letter was received from Mr Ivor Bristol agreeing to the alteration of the original Boundaries. for the Bristol Cup competition, ■ _ It was decided to write to the Geraldihe Club asking whether it intended to continue in the centre's three-rink competition. It Was stated that the club had defaulted twice In succession. As doubts existed as to the park green being fit for play in the Steans Cup match against Christchurch on Saturday, it was agreed that the match. committee, accompanied by Mr Sampson, rtiake an inspection of the green and that if it. were regarded as. being fit . for play the nefcessary arrangements be made for the match. • „ . A -match, played between West 3<Snd resulted in a win for Highfleld by 81 points to 65. The scores were as follows. Highfleld names being given first Hawkins, Drennan, Cornwall, Vucetich (s) 19, Holland, Broadwood, F. Davey, Gunn (s)' 24:. Macaulay, Young, Hamlyn, Hart *(s) 30v Dalgleish, Parker, Oram, Ellis Is) 8i Qrayburn, Dawson, Johnson, Brooks (s) 18, Shipley, Lynn, BWing,Gabites (a) 18; Pennefather, Heron, sen., Urnuhart, Robinson (s) 14, Lund, T. Gunn, Sampson (s) 15. The following team has-been selected to represent the South Canterbury Centre to the Steans Cup match between the Christchurch and South Canterbury *■—* * G. Pierce (Temuka), W. McCallum (Temuka), Dr. Melnnes (Temuka), T. Edwards (Temuka), skip. Burmester (Geraldine), G. Loach (Geraldine), C. Boulter (Fairlie), H. Carlton (Fairlie), skip. • . J. B. Sinclair (Waimate), G. F. Richardson (Waimate), T. E. Parry (Waimate), G. Collett (Waimate), skip, A. Earl (Park), R. Kirk (Park), R. Millar (Park), F. B. Hawkey (Park), skip. G. Blackham (West End), ft'. G. Sampson (West End), L. Hunt (West End), T. Curiie (West End), skip. H, Kebby (Timaru), C. H. Manning (Timaru), 3. Anderson (Timaru), H. Keen (Timaru), skim W. Smith (Kia Toa), D. Donaldson (Kia Toa), G. Hadlee (Kia Toa), J. Gray (Kia j glnn. E. J. Ellis (Ashbury), R. B. Hart (Highfleld), J. B. Robinson (Highfleld), N. Hamiyn (Ashbury), skip.

LAKE TEKAPO According to the meteorological figures at Lake Tekapo for November, the sun shone on 27 days, and the sun* shine for the month was 194.7 hours, with a daily average for the month of 6.4 hours. The sunshine for the year totalled 2227.7 hours, with a daily average of 6.6 hours. Bain fell on nine days. The rainfall for the month was 2.15 inches*.and for the year 22.85 ' * **N»i

ORARI The annual garden party of the Orari Presbyterian Church was held in ideal weather at the home of Mrs G. Stewart, "Greenmeadows," Orari. The success of the gathering _ was largely due to the capable work of the members of the Girls' Guild of the church, who were ably assisted by members of the Women's Guild, both organisations having worked steadily throughout the year in preparation- for the event. ' , ' ~, A large crowd took advantage of the fine weather, and the beautiful grounds were admired by visitors from Geraldine, Temuka, Peel Forest, Arundel, Clandeboye. Milford, Timaru, Winchester, Orton, Mayfield, and Hilton. Mr J. Reid, home misswmer for Orari, in introducing the Rev. W. J. Cooling, moderator of the Geraldine district, expressed pleasure at Mr Cooling's presence, and spoke highly of Mrs Stewart's generosity in again throwing open her charming home and gardens for the benefit of the church. Mr Cooling, in declaring the garden party open, endorsed Mr Reid's praise of Mrs Stewart's kindness, and congratulated the church on having such a willing band of workers. Stallholders were as follows: Work stall, Mesdames W. J. Bolitho,, J. N. Reid, H. Killoh. Johnson, and Miss R. Killoh; ice-cream, Miss P. Brenton and Miss E. Brenton; sideshows and competitions, Misses W. Hewson, J. Hewson, M. Killoh, and M. Muff; children's races, Messrs J. N. Reid and J. B. Cone; afternoon tea, Mesdames V. Prouting, W. Mason, H. Killoh, Misses F. Hewson, L. Cone, M. Stevens, Shaw (2), Hawkins (2), and Saunders. , „«■ Competitions were won by Messrs F. Kelman, J. B. Cone, M. Vernal, Mrs Upritchard, Mrs Chisholm, Misses Maxwell and Morrow. Wedding: A wedding of interest to Orari residents took place in Tinwald recently, when Miss M. Dixon, formerly of the staff of the Orari School, was married to Mr W. Eathorne, of Geraldine. Personal Mr and Mrs G. Dunn, Woolston, Christchurch, were recent visitors to Orari. . , . Miss Edith Norman, formerly of Orari.* has been recently appointed to the nursing staff of the Clyde Hospital. School Committee The monthly meeting of the Orari School Committee was held m the Orari. schoolroom, when Mrs W. Hughes was in the chair. Others present were Messrs W. Payne, L. Pierce, and J. B. Cone (secretary). The headmaster's report stated that the school had been inspected during October by the Education B9ards inspectors. The annual proficiency examination would, be held on December 12. Attention was drawn to repairs necessary to both school and schoolhouse. Miss M. Dixon had left during the month and her place had been taken by Miss O. M. Souchgate, Timaru. , ~ , It was decided to hold the annual picnic on Thursday, December 19, and to present the prizes as usual.

TEMUKA The Temuka Borough Council is at present carrying out the annual "cleanup .week" of the borough. This is held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. During the week the fire brigade's fire-fighting appliances will be open for inspection by the public and notices giving information on fire prevention have been circulated in the business area oT the town. Tennis Matches Playing in the Temuka Town and Country Tennis Association's B grade competition, the Methodist Club beat Hilton by 86 games to 55 on the Methodist courts. The scores were (Methodist names first):— Women's Singles—Miss E. Airay 6, Mrs Ix. Beattie 3; Miss M. Vincent 6, Miss E. Friend 4; Miss Y. Hewson 6, Miss A. Brenton 5; Mrs H. Walker 6, Miss G. Brenton 0. _ „ Men's Singles—A. Mathieson 5, R. Meredith 6: G. Mathieson 6, L. Beattie 2; G. Summerfield 6, W. Scott 5; R. Summerfleld 6, It. Brenton 4. Women's Doubles—Misses Airay and Vincent 0. Mrs Beattie and Miss Friend 6; Miss Hewson and Mrs Walker 6, Misses A. and G. Brenton 5. Men's Doubles—A. and G. Mathieson 6, Beattie and Meredith 0; G. and R. Summerfield 3, Scott and Brenton 6. Mixed Doubles—Miss Vincent and A, Mathieson 6, Mrs Beattie and Meredith 4: Miss Airay and G. Mathieson 6. Miss Friend and Beattie 3; Miss Hewson and G. Summerfield 6, Miss G. Brenton and Brenton 1. Vital Statistics

The vital statistics for the Temuka district for November are as follows, the figures in parenthesis being for the corresponding period of 1934:—Births 11 (9); deaths 2 (2); marriages 0 (0). Plunket Society The monthly meeting of the Temuka branch of the Plunket Society was held on Monday afternoon, with Miss G. A. Brown-presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Mrs A. Routledge, the president referring to her generous gifts from time to time. The sum of £7B had been raised by the shop day effort, a few sums having yet to be brought in from outlying districts. It was decided that no meeting should be held in February. Nurse V. Brown's report was as follows:—Visits to Temuka office 191 (adults 99, babies. 73. older children 19); Pleasant Point office 8° (adults 42, babies 37. older children 10) ; visits to town homes 62 (old cases 50, new 12); country homes 157 (old cases 144, new 13). There were 13 new cases during the month and a total of 251 on the books. - The telephone consultations were 19; and the car mileage 558.

Personal At the meeting of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society on Monday evening a motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Dr. P. W. Hislop, of Geraldine, the chairman (Mr J. McDonald) saying that Dr. Hislop had been an old member of the society, who took great interest in angling in his younger days. Mr P. J. Carroll, of the customs office, Lyttelton, who has been spending a holiday with relatives in Temuka, has returned north.

WAIMATE The president, Mr W. A. Dunstan, presided at a meeting of the directors of the Waimate Caledonian Society. He reported that arrangements had been completed with the South Canterbury Caledonian Society for the Australian champion cyclists, Arne Bate and either Frank Thomas or Joe Walsh, to compete in Waimate on Boxing Day. He also advised that the licensed victuallers of Waimate had each given £1 Is to the sports , prize fund. Approval of the programme for Boxing Day had been received from the New Zealand Amateur Cycling and Axemen's Union, the New Zealand Pipers' and Dancers' Association, and the New Zealand, Amateur Athletic Association. It was reported that the committee organising. the tug-of-war competitions for Boxing night ha'd the arrangements well in hand.

PLEASANT POINT There was a large and appreciative audience at a concert, which was held at the Pleasant Point Town Hall, in aid of funds for the health- camp for children, which will be held at the District High School for a month during the Christmas vacation* The programme was as follows: Piano duet, Misses Davison and.Taylor; community singing; recitation. Miss E. Woofflnden; sketch, "Ikey and Mo"; conjuring. M$ Geo. Griffiths;

burlesque, International Trio; song, Mr A. Wheeler; melodies, Women s Institute; a play in two acts; piano solo, Miss B. Fleming; yodelling solo, Mr Dennehy; "topicalities," company; quartet, Roberts Brothers; an old-fashioned scene, "Spinning Wheel'.; song, Mr Wheeler; Highland fling, Timaru party. Town Board Meets

The monthly, meeting of the Pleasant Point Town Board was attended by all commissioners. It was decided to make application to the Valuation Department for a rate rebate on all farm lands in the town area. , The treasurer's statement , showed that there would be a credit balance of £4O, after payment of the due accounts. Financial arrangements were made for the second tar sealing of the main highway through the township. The clerk. Miss Christie, tendered her resignation as from December 31. It was decided to accept this with regret, and to record Miss Christie's excellent services for 10 years. It was resolved to call a special meeting to consider appointing a successor, and to acknowledge Miss Christie's services. ■ ' ■ Sitting as a Domain Board, members granted the gala committee the domain for the annual gala on December 28, with permission to charge adults one shilling for admission.

GERALDINE The hottest day to date this summer was experienced in Geraldine yesterday and a temperature of 84 degrees was recorded. The heat contrasted greatly with the recent cpld weather that was accompanied by rain and hail. Sprinkling the Streets Probably for the first time in the history of the. township a water sprinkler was used on the streets in Geraldine yesterday. It was used by the contractors who are sealing the main highway through Geraldine at present. Good progress is being made with the bitumen sealing, and it should not be- long before the contractors are working in the town area. Vital Statistics For the second month in succession there has been an increase in births in Geraldine. Eight infants were bora in November this year, as compared with six in November last year. There were two deaths, compared with two last year, and only one marriage. Personal Mrs J. Baizeenl Talbot street, will leave on Friday for Melbourne. Mrs Orford and Miss M. Orford, the Downs, Geraldine, have reutrned from a holiday visit to the Hermitage. Cups for Swimming Advice has been received by Mr J. Webb secretary of the Geraldine Swimming Club, that the Herbert Smith Trust, Hamilton, had agreed to grant the Geraldine Club two cups for trophies for the boy and girl between the ages of nine and 15 gaining the highest number of points during the season. The clips arrived yesterday. Raukapuka Water Supply A petition signed by 25 ratepayers of the Geraldine Downs-Raukapuka water supply, asking the Geraldine County Council to call a meeting of the ratepayers to discuss the financial position of the water supply district, and to appoint a representative to attend the meeting to explain any questions that might arise, began a discussion at a meeting of the council. Councillors were of opinion that no meeting was necessary, and the county clerk was instructed to reply stating that the council could not reduce the rate until the revenue improved sufficiently to permit of a deduction being made.

ST. ANDREWS To assist the funds of the St. Andrews Tennis Club a carnival was held recently. In opening the carnival, the patron, Mr H. B. S. Johnstone, congratulated the president, committee, and all other helpers on their enthusiasm on the excellent arrangements they had made, and on the tennis court recently completed. Mr Johnstone declared the' carnival open, and wished the club every success. A varied programme which included the children's section for decorated bicycles and prams was given. The winners, who were judged by Mr and Mrs Johnstone, were as follows:—Decorated bicycles, Eion Wimsett 1, Rona Sewell 2; decorated prams, Nathlie Wimsett 1, Betty Evans 2; most original, Lorry Trimble and Ross Trimble (equal) 1, Neill Trimble 2. The "wheelbarrow Derby," which drew a large field, and also a large number of spectators, was a popular attraction. Miss Helen Davey and Mr'M. Dash were the winners. Those who also gained positions were Miss A. Smith and Mr B. Hutton, Miss Joyce Coles and Mr O. Davev, Mrs Trimble and Mr A. Leckie, Miss June O'Neill and Mr G. Green. Stallholders and those in charge of side-shows, both during the afternoon and evening, were kept busy, and sweets, produce, fancywork, and cakes sold well. In the evening dancing was held In the hall. Music was played by Miss Hazel Gordon (Otaio), and Messrs E. Carney and F. H. Merrie, of" Timaru. Mr E. Cosgrove was master of ceremonies. Results bl competitions announced during the evening were:—Christmas cake No. 1, Miss Alma Smith; Christmas cake No. 2, Miss Morris (Waimate); humpty, Mrs Pugh; cushion, Miss Edna Hoskin; nightdress, Mrs J. Turpie; lampshade, Miss Joyce Coles; Christmas cake No. 3, Mrs O'Sulllvan (Christchurch); handkerchief sachet, Miss Marion Coles; duchesse set, Miss Daisy Bell; box of sweets, Nugget O'Loughlin; bag of coal, C. Smith: set of horseshoes, Miss Kathleen Bishop; sheep-guessing competition, C. H. S. Johnstone and J. Kane.