SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22111, 5 June 1937, Page 4

SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

EXAMINATION KESULTS

STUDENTS OF TIMARU CONVENT PASSES IN COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS The following pupils of the Convent of Mercy, Timaru, were successful in an examination in commercial subjects conducted by the National Business College, Sydney:— Shorthand Junior Grade—-Betty Flynn 77 per cent., Beatrice Brosnahan 74, Muriel McLean 73, Mary Dunne 69, Miriam Henry 64. Elementary Grade—Helen Brosnahan 81 per cent., Margaret Hall 81, Frances Lagan 80, Doris Doyle 71J. Intermediate Grade—Brenda Gawith 76 per cent. Advanced Grade —Patricia Talbot 67 per cent. Speed, 60 words a minute —Moira Markham 96 per cent., Mary Moran 94. Speed, 100 words a minute —Mary Conlon 96 per cent., Mary Sherry 95. Typewriting Elementary Grade —Mary Dunne 99 per cent., Margaret Lennon 99, Peggy Cunningham 99, Oora Halliday 98, Frances Lagan 98, Betty Rennie 98, Mary McPherson 97, Eileen King 97, Doris Doyle 97, Eileen Flynn 96, Margaret Hall 95, Helen Lundy 95, Eileen Sugrue 95, Patricia Jones 95. Elementary Grade—Marie Dooley 95, Veronica Cassidy 95, Nancy Gregan 94, Josephine Fitzgerald 92, Miriam Henry 92, Winifred O’Gorman 90, Margaret Winsley 89, Clare Rennie 86, Beatrice Senior 85, Helen Brosnahan 82, Kathleen Gallagher 80. Speed—Mona Murray 94 per cent., 40 words a minute; Muriel McLean 87, 36; Patricia Talbot 93, 30: Moira Markham 97, 29; Brenda Gawith 86, 24. Bookkeeping Junior Grade—Mary Dunne 98 per cent. Mary Sherry 97, Miriam Henry 96, Betty Flynn 94, Mona Murray 88, Brenda Gawith 84, Clare Rennie 58, Beatrice Brosnahan 55. Elementary Grade —Moira Markham 98 per cent, Frances Lagan 98, Margaret Hall 07, Mary Moran 95. CONTROL OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS REPLY TO BEQUEST FROM TIMARU Representations were recently made by the Timaru High School Old Boys’ Association to the Minister for Education (the Hon. P. Fraser) that before any change was introduced in the system of control of secondary education the association should be given an opportunity of stating Its views, A reply has now been received stating that the reorganisation of the system was at present under consideration and that a Parliamentary committee would take evidence with the object of preparing legislation for submission to Parliament. An opportunity would be given all Interested organisations to make representations. SAVAGE CLUB SECOND KORERO OF SEASON The second korero of the season was held by the Timaru Savage Club in the Bay tearooms, when there was aif- attendance of about 100. Brave H. G. Naylor was the chairman for the evening. The programme included numbers by the orchestra, under Savage Schnack; community singing, sketch, “After the Reunion Dinner,” Former Great Chief Walker and Tohunga Wotherspoon; song, Warrior H. Washer; magic and juggling, Savage Leslie: violin duet, Savages Lewis , and Matthews; humorous recitation. Savage V. Pike; banjo solo, Savage Connors; song, Savage Francis. SCHOOL CONCERT AT ' FAIRLIE ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME In spite of having twice previously been postponed, the annual concert given ny pupils of the Fairlie School this week was one of the most successful the school has had for some years. The Aorangl Hall was filled and the programme presented by the children was well received and much enjoyed, Mr H. Carlton, chairman of the committee, thanked those who attended for the support given, and said that the proceeds of the concert w0..1d help the committee in providing fuel for the winter months. Mr B- F. Hayman, the headmaster, expressed his pleasure at the large attendance. He asked parents to make every endeavour to send their children to school regularly for the remainder of the year. The programme, which was given entirely by the children, consisted of songs, recitations, playettes, dances, drill, gnd ballets. “The Pageant of Empire” at the conclusion was very well received, and made a fitting conclusion to an enjoyable evening. PLOUGHING MATCH DATE SELECTED FOR TIMARU EVENT July 31 was chosen as the date of the Timaru ploughing match at a meeting of the organising committee yesterday. Mr W. Hill presided. The delegate who attended the South Island Ploughing Match Committees’ conference at Rakaia reported that Timaru had been offered the Royal match for 1938. Dates suggested for matches were as follows: — North Canterbury, July 7; Lincoln, July 15; Rakaia, July 22; Timaru, July 31; Papakalo, August 5. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr W. Hill; senior vice-president, Mr W. Blackwood; junior vice-president, Mr J. Wylie, “FRIENDLY FRIDAYS” CARD TOURNAMENT The seventh round of the Friendly Fridays card tournament was played in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening. The result of the play left the teams in an interesting position, only 42 points separating the four teams. The results were;— Hibernians 57 beat Oddfellows 54, and Druids 61 beat Citizens 50. The position of the teams is; Citizens 408, Druids 406, Hibernians 380, Oddfellows 360. The highest individual aggregates are:— Cribbage: Tozer 71, J. Buckley 66, S. B. Reid 66. Euchre; S. Higinbottom 53, F, Smith SO, and It. Jamieson 60. '

GERALDINE

KING GEORGE V MEMORIAL FUND GOOD RESPONSE IN DISTRICT The Geraldine district has responded well to the appeal for contributions to the King George V Memorial Fund to provide health camps for children, and the total subscribed in the district to date amounts to £59 7s. The fund at the Geraldine Borough Council office last evening totalled £32 6s. and that at the Geraldine County Council office £27 Is. GERALDINE GOLF CLUB COMMITTEE MEETS A meeting of the Geraldine Golf Club Committee was held, with the president (Mr P. G. Withers) in the chair. The secretary (Mr D. C. Williamson) reported that the , match held in aid of the King George V National Memorial Fund had raised £4 Is 6d. It was agreed that in the men’s ringer competition cards signed by a woman could not be accepted. Arrangements were made for the first qualifying rounds of men’s championships to be played to-day. It was decided to call for entries to close on June. 12 for a men’s knock-out competition. SENIOR RUGBY MATCH AT GERALDINE The following first grade Rugby team will represent Geraldine in a match with Zingari on the Geraldine oval to-day:—Webb, Worner, Morns, Judkins, Vial, Ford, Martin, Fyfe, Blissett, Vincent, Blyth, Taylor, Palmer, Callanan, Worner, Lyons, Eathorne, Loach. At a meeting of the committee of the club, Mr F, Sherratt presided. The women’s committee reported its intention of holding community singing on June 14 to raise funds to provide hot and cold shower:, in the domain. The committee also reported that the recent combined dance had realised a profit of £3 8s 9d for both the football and basketball clubs. The women’s committee was thanked for its assistance. MOTOR REGISTRATIONS AT GERALDINE The final week in May was a busy one for the Geraldine Post Office, many motor owners leaving the registration of their vehicles to the last moment. During the last week in May this year 355 vehicles were registered at Geraldine, compared with 305 in the corresponding period last year. GERALDINE CRIBBAGE ASSOCIATION The draw for the fourth round of the Geraldine and District Cribbage Association’s competition is:—Citizens v Raukapuka, Bowlers v. South End, Oddfellows v. Orari Bridge. RAINFALL IN MAY AT GERALDINE Rain fell at Geraldine on 10 days during May. The total fall recorded for the month by Mr B. R. Macdonald. “Waitui,” was 1.71 in with a maximum fall of 48 points on May 18. For several seasons the rain recorded during April and May has been comparatively light. .• , „ Comparisons are given m the follow-

PERSONAL ITEMS FROM GERALDINE Mr A.lb. Lane, of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand at Greymouth. has been transferred to Geraldine. During the absence of Mr D. C. McKechnie from Geraldine, Mr A. H. Stringer will act as representative of “The Press" and will receive advertisements and news. ANGLICAN LADIES’ GUILD MEETING AT ST. ANDREWS The monthly meeting of the St. Andrews Anglican Ladies’ Guild and Mothers’ Union was held recently. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs P. R. Woodhouse. in the death of 1 introduced Mrs Marriner. diocesan president of the Mothers Union, who is visiting all branches. Mrs Marriner addressed the meeting. Presbyterian Ladles’ Guild The annual meeting of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union and Presbyterian Ladies Guild was held at the Sunday school hall this week. The annual report showed tnat moneys raised for missions during the year totalled £l2. ‘ , The Rev, J, M. Patterson addressed the meeting on the aims and objects of the union. m The election of officers resulted:— President. Mrs H. W. Hewson: vicepresident, Mrs C. H. S. Johnston, treas urer. Mrs Nelson: secretary. Mrs D. G. Lyall. Rainfall in May Although the total for the five months is 1.95 in less than last year, the May rainfall at St. Andrews. 2.31 m. shows an increase of 2.15 in over that of May last year, when 0.16 in was recorded. Rain fell on 10 days during May. The total rainfall to date is 12.46 in. compared with 14.41 in for the first five months last year. Basketball The draw for matches in the competitions of the Otaio Basketball SubAssociation is:—Pareora A v. Springbrook. at Pareora: St. Andrews v. Pareora B. at St. Andrews, 2.30 p.m.; Southburn a bye. Personal Miss Lorain e Mulligan is the guest of Mr Topp, Turnbull street. Pareora East. HIGH SCHOOLS’ RUGBY MATCH It was reported to a meeting of the executive of the Timaru High School Old Boys’ Association that the annual match between the school and the Waitaki Boys’ High School would be played at Timaru on July 24.

TEMUKA PLACEMENT OFFICE

Placements made in the Temuka district this week total nine—seven more than last week. Particulars supplied by the Temuka placement officer, Mr J. Paton Boyd, are;— Permanent 2, temporary 3, casual 4. The demand was mainly for farm hands, Mr Boyd said. TEMUKA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE A paper recounting the experiences of the New Zealand delegate to the conference of the Associated Country Women of the World, recently held in the United States, was read by Mrs J. C. Hayhurst, at the monthly meeting of the Temuka Women’s Institute. Mrs A. G. Brown, of Geraldine, gave a short talk on the proposed dress parade at the Winter Show, and appealed to the members to assist. It was agreed to hold card afternoons during July to raise funds for the institute. The monthly competitions resulted: —Cane trays. Mrs H. Wilson 1, Mrs Rainey 2, Mrs Evans and Miss D. Keys (equal) -3; ginger bread, Mrs J. N. Taylor 1, Mrs Wilson 2, Mrs Rainey 3; specimen bloom, Mrs Wheeler 1, Mrs J. J. Rooney 2, Mrs J. N. Taylor 3; vase of chrysanthemums, Mrs G. H. Watson 1, Mrs J. N. Taylor 2, Mrs W. J. Keys 3, Mrs Taylor h.c. TEMUKA PERSONAL NOTES Mr S. G. Webber, of the Public Works Department’s Temuka office, left on Saturday on a visit to Dunedin. Miss Blanch Woodhead, Milford, is spending a holiday in Southland. Mr K. S. Birrell, chemist to the Public Works Department at Temuka, has left for Blenheim to assist in dn extended soil survey of the district. Miss Joan Cooper, Christchurch, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs S. Cooper. Temuka. Mr L. M. Johnson, of the Public Works Department’s Temuka office, is visiting Dunedin. Mrs F. Fairbrother and .Miss June Fairbrother. Napier, are the guests of Miss M. C. Beri, King street, Temuka. Mr J. G. Duncan, assistant chemist to the Public Works Department at Temuka, is visiting Christchurch. PRESENTATIONS TO OFFICERS OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Recognition of the services of Miss M. Ferguson during a term of seven years as president, and Miss K. McShane, who had been secretary for a number of years, was made in presentations at the monthly meeting of the Temuka Women’s Institute. Regret was expressed at losing the services of two valued members. Miss Ferguson was presented with a bedroom clock, and Miss McShane a reading lamp. MACKENZIE COUNTY COUNCIL NEW CHAIRMAN ELECTED 1 (PBBSS ASSOCIATION TtLEQRAU.) TIMARU, June 4. Mr C, J. Talbot, chairman of the New Zealand Counties’ Association, and a member of the Main Highways Board, lost the chairmanship of the Mackenzie County Council at to-day’s meeting of the council. He and Mr W. R. Davison were nominated, and as the voting was even, their names were drawn from a hat. Mr Davison being successful. Mr Talbot attributed his defeat to the support he gave to the county amalgamation proposals. Mr Talbot was re-elected the council’s delegate on the Counties’ Association.

ing table: — 1937. 1936. 1935. Inches. Inches. Inches. January .. 4.35 1.92 2.45 February .. 2.90 8.32 2.72 March .. 1.76 6.30 2.08 April .. 1.12 1.81 2.22 May .. 1.71 .29 1.67 11.84 18.64 11.15