SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21975, 26 December 1936, Page 4

SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RESTRICTIONS ON CHILDREN NOT ALLOWED AT BEACH CARNIVAL HOLIDAY-MAKERS CANCEL BOOKINGS The restrictions on children to guard them against infantile paralysis have caused many people who usually go to Timaru for the holidays to stay away. Boardinghouse keepers and others who usually reap a harvest during the Christmas season have suffered severely, and Timaru residents who are in the habit of letting their houses have been caused much inconvenience by tenants who have cancelled their bookings. The Caroline Bay carnival, which is held every year to raise money for beautifying the bay, will begin to-day and continue for a week. The seven days of the carnival are usually the busiest of the year in Timaru, but as no children under 16 will be allowed on the beach during the carnival, which begins to-day, it is expected that the proceedings will be much quieter than usual. To ensure that no children visit the carnival 10 assistant inspectors will be posted at the various entrances. The Temuka and Waimate Caledonian Societies have decided to abandon their meetings this year, but the South Canterbury Caledonian Society will hold its annual gathering as usual on New Year’s Day at the Caledonian Grounds, Timaru, and the New Zealand lawn tennis championships will definitely be played, commencing on the Maori Park courts on December ,jO. The junior championships have, however, been abandoned in the meantime. UPPER OTAIO LIBRARY OFFICERS ELECTED FOR COMING YEAR The annual meeting of subscribers of the Upper Otaio Library was held at the Esk Valley School, Mr R. Coup presiding over a moderate attendance. The annual report and balance-sheet showed, that £l3 10s had been spent on the latest novels during the year. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-shet, Mr Robert Gray said the committee had every reason to congratulate itself on the year’s working. Although a very satisfactory credit balance had been shown and the library was holding its own in the district, a Government subsidy would be very welcome. The report and bal-ance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected: —President. Mr R. A. Coup; librarian and secretary, Miss Marjorie Gray: committee, Mrs L. R. Bishop. Misses Mary Coup, Iris Coupland, Messrs R Gray. J. Stowell, jun. The president thanked the committee for the support which it had given him during the year, and the retiring librarian (Mrs L. R. Bishop) for her untiring work. It was decided that subscriptions should remain at 7s 6d. CUIBBAGE AT PAREORA The last cribbage evening to be held at the Pareora East School this year in aid of the school prize furj,ds, was: well attended by parents and those interested in the welfare of the school. The prizes, two Christmas cakes, were won by Mr D. F. Gillespie (Kingsdown), and Mr Geo. Underhill (Pareora East). TEMUKA PERSONAL NOTES Miss R. Benson, who has been spending a holiday with Miss Phyllis Talbot (Kakahu road), has returned to Dunedin. Miss Ngaire Davis is spending a holiday with the Rev. and Mrs J. R. Fell (Westport). Miss Hilda Cain and Miss Edna Johnston, of Sydney, are the guests of Miss Cain’s parents, Mr and Mrs C. Bell (Davie street). Mr and Mrs W. H. Whitfield (Seddon street) have left for the north. Mr A. J. Morley (Hokianga) is the guest of Mr and Mrs L. J. Wareing for the Christmas holidays. Mrs C. Hensley (Christchurch) is the guest of her mother, Mrs A. M. Mills (Cass street). Mrs F. Green (Davie street) has returned to Temuka after a tour of northern Canterbury.

GIFTS FOB BOYS’ HOME INMATES PRESENTATION AT TEMUKA ' * BRAMWELL BOOTH institution In accordance with the now wellestablished custom, members of the Masonic fraternity, representatives of the lodges at Winchester, Geraldine, Pleasant Point, Temuka. an d Fairlie, carried the festive spirit of Christmas into the Bramwell Booth Salvation Army Boys’ Home at Temuka yesterday morning when annual presentation of gifts and toys to every one of the 45 boys was made. Mr G. J. Walker presided, and as he called the name of each boy* Santa Claus presented the gifts. Two special prizes were presented. Tfr e first was to Ivan Carroll for diligfihce in Bible study, and the other was to Robert Aitken for good behaviour. Major H. Chard expressed thanks for the generous action. Social Arowhenua The final of a series of socials held by the Arowhenua Huirapa Glee Club was held in the Arowhenua Hall. Card competitions were won by Mr Griffiths (Timaru) and Mr D. Manning, Mrs Griffiths (Timaru), and Mrs F. Downes. Consolation prizes were won by Mr Goulding (Timaru) and Miss A. Hopkinson. Miss Joan Hopkinson and Mr Gordon Hopkinson won a ■ Monte Carlo waltz. Items were given by Misses K. Stewart. Misses P. and T. Wixon, and R. and E. Rehu. A competition was won by Mr J. Hopkinson. Music was played by Mr j. Kickus. and Mr R. Thomas was master of ceremonies. Presentations to Mayor and Mayoress Every year since he took office, the Mayor (Mr A. W. Buzan) has entertained the members of the Pipe Band on Christmas Eve. Recognition of his kindness as well as his services to the band throughout the year was made on Thursday evening when the pipers made presentations to him and Mrs Buzan. . , ~, ~ . , Shortly before midnight the bandsmen marched to the Mayor’s home. The presentations were made by PipeMajor H. Harrison, who said that the band wished Mr Buzan to realise how much they appreciated his continued interest. In reply Mr Buzan said the pipers had always assisted the borough whenever required often at much inconvenience to themselves. As Mayor he assured them that this was much appreciated. Church Services Midnight Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church yesterday when there was an exceptionally large congregation. The Mass was sting by the Rev. Father C. J. Outtrim, S.M., and special music was contributed by the choir. Services later in the morning were also conducted by Father Outtrim. . There was a special celebration of the Holy Communion at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, followed by a service at 11 a.m. There were large congregations at both services, the preacher being the Rev. L. A. Barnes. Busy Christmas Eve Although the Christmas spirit of food-will was abroad in the streets of 'eniuka on Christmas Eve, the crowd was not so large as usual, probably because of the slight drizzle which began early in the evening. One noticeable feature was the almost entire absence of young children, parents evidently taking every precaution to prevent the spread of the epidemic of ijjfantile paralysis. Throughout the evening brisk busines was done by most of the shops, and generally speaking the shopkeepers were satisfied with the volume of business transacted during the week. King street was decorated with coloured lights and greenery. Lodge Meeting The quarterly meeting of the Alexandrovna Lodge was attended by a large number of members. After a discussion the matter of letting the hall for dances and meetings was left to the hall committee to consider. Accounts and sick pay amounting to £sl were passed for payment. One candidate was proposed for membership. A report was received from the social committee advising that no further lodge socials would be held this year. It was decided to nominate Bro. H. Harrison as D.D.G.M.