SCHEME TO RAISE £100

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21939, 13 November 1936, Page 4

SCHEME TO RAISE £IOO

NEW EQUIPMENT FOR PIPE BAND CANVASS TO BE MADE AT TEMUKA A decision to canvass Temuka to obtain sufficient money for the purchase of new uniforms and other equipment for the Temuka Highland Band estimated at £IOO, was reached at a meeting of the committee on Wednesday evening over which Mr R. Geddes presided. A special executive committee, consisting of citizens and bandsmen was appointed to arrange for the canvass.

The suggestion that a canvass be made was brought forward by Mr A. W. Buzan, who was supported by Mr W. F. Evans. Both speakers spoke of the popularity of the band and its services to the community.

At a meeting of the special executive held later, it was decided to split the borough up into blosks and to arrange a collection in the Geraldine district. A special women’s committee was formed to assist in raising the money, which it is understood is to equip the band for the Dominion championships early next year. TRANSPORT CHARGES SCHEDULE DISCUSSED AT TEMUKA The effect the Transport Bill would have on the rural community was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Temuka branch of the Farmers’ Union, and the general trend of opinion seemed to be that the schedule of charges for cartage would have an adverse effect on the farming community. It was decided, after discussion, to recommend to the provincial executive that the licensing authority be invited ,to attend a meeting of the executive to outline and explain the schedule. „ _ , The chairman (Mr A. E. Dobson) said that so far as he could see the charges proposed under the bill were 50 per cent, in excess of those previously ruling. Mr W. H. Staniland said that it was desirable that farmers be permitted to express their views on the question in order that a better arrangement could be made. He understood that the licensing authority had suggested this, and already meetings to explain the bill had been held in North Canterbury, at which Mr Langford had been present. TEMUKA SCHOOL COMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS FOR CLOSING CEREMONY A decision to seek the co-operation of the Progress League in running the annual picnic, which was fixed for the second week in February, was made at the monthly meeting of the Temuka District High School Committee, Mr A. E. Smith presiding. It was decided to invite Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., to the annual break-up ceremony. The Education Board advised that Miss E. J. Crawford had been appointed infant mistress, and that Miss I. King had resigned as from October •31. The sum of £2 2s was voted towards the salary of the swimming baths caretaker. The headmaster, Mr W. L. Harrison, reported that the number on the roll of the primary department was 445 and the average attendance 412. The secondary roll was 54, and four boys had left during the term. The Watt-Lowry roll remained at 38. The proficiency examination would be held on December 7, and as Temuka would be the centre for the district it would be necessary to give the lower classes a holiday. The dental nurse reported that 127 pupils had been operated on. There were seven new patients, and the schools dealt with were Re-Awa Milford, Milford, Clandeboye, and St. Joseph’s. The Health Department advised that the clinic would be closed from December 23 to January 18. TEMUKA PERSONAL NOTES Mr and Mrs M. Guild, Trevenna, Milford, are at present spending a short holiday in Christchurch. Miss M. Joynt, Ashburton, is at present spending a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs F. A. Joynt, Temuka. Mr A. Green, Kaikoura, is visiting Temuka. Mr and Mrs H. Wilson have returned from Invercargill. FUNERAL MR M. J. BROSNAHAN The funeral of Mr Michael Joseph Brosnahan, of Seadown, whose death occurred at the Timaru Hospital alter a brief illness, took place at the Temuka cemetery yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended. Requiem Mass at St, Joseph’s Church, and the service at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. Father C. J. Outtrim, S.M., assisted by the Rev. Father Kimbell, S.M. The bearers were Messrs T. J. Brosnahan, J. J. Brosnahan, J. C. Brosnahan, F. O’Connell, and W. Cain. Mr Brosnahan was well known as a farmer in the Temuka district. Residing at Seadown he gained much success in competition at agricultural shows in the district. Lovelock had achieved something fpr New Zealand, and he sincerely hoped that he would in the future as a member of the medical profession gain further distinction by specialising in combatting diseases, a cure for which would make him famous not only in New Zealand and the British Empire but in the whole world. Lovelock, in replying, thanked Temuka for its warm-hearted and generous welcome, and said that he had felt a benefit, however small, from his short stay in the town. The start which a child received ns a school pupil went far towards his or 'her ultimate success ARRANGEMENTS FOR WELCOME ‘ AT W AIM ATE When Mr J. E. Lovelock is a few mil j from Waimate this morning, a motor-car will meet him and escort him intp the town. Three peals of the flre-bell about 10 a.m, will advise the public of his approach. The cars will go slowly down Queen street to Goldsmith street, and then to the High School, where the official welcome will be given the visitor.