SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23130, 20 September 1940, Page 4

SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

ORGANISATION OF

HOME GUARD

DISTRICT COMMITTEES NECESSARY

Referring to the formation of the Home Guard at the monthly meeting of the Temuka Borough Council on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (.Mr A. W. Buzan) said that the’committee set up in Timaru after the address by the Hon. R. Semple, was found to be unconstitutional. At a subsequent meeting they were informed that each district had to organise its own section. After enrolments had been effected the military authorities would take over. It was not intended to interfere with production in any way and training would have to be done during free time. So far as the Emergency Committee was concerned its work would be co-ordinated with that of the Home Guard. Men in key positions would be kept there and the fire brigade would remain intact. The Temuka district would embrace Milford, Clandeboye. and Waitohi. The Temuka branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association in a letter offered its services as the medium for organising the Home Guard. The Mayor said that their services would be gladly accepted, but the council had no power to delegate its authority to any body. It was agreed to send a letter of thanks to the Returned Soldiers’ Association for its offer. The following committee was elected, comprising members of the council (2), Labour Representation Committee, Returned Soldiers’ Association (2), National Party. Farmers’ Union, Progress League, and Geraldine County Council. ~ Reporting for the reserves committee, Cr. J. M. A. Ritchie said that the fences of most reserves were in a bad state and should be repaired immediately. The reserves committee was requested to frame an estimate of the cost. The borough foreman (Mr T. Devine), said that the town had been canvassed for waste material and collections would start to-day. To eliminate sorting it was decided to advise householders of the different types of metal required. To facilitate better traffic control the stop for buses from Timaru will be made at Gabites corner instead of at the post office.

LAWN TENNIS

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES SHOW SURPLUS

A surplus on the activities of the year was possible because of the outstanding success of the South Island championships, states the annual report of the South Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association. In any normal year the levies obtained provided the only certain income for carrying on the association, the report adds. Dealing with membership the report states that this had been maintained at more than 1000 and it was gratifying to record that individual clubs and sub-associations had continued their support of the game in the province. A good run of fine Saturdays enabled all inter-club competitions to be cpmpleted up to schedule. Winners were; A 1 Grade, Aorangi; A2 Grade, Aorangi; B Grade. Wai-iti C; C Grade, Wai-iti.

Although the standard of tennis was on the whole on a par with previous seasons, the three representative fixtures played resulted in wins for Otago, North Otago, and Canterbury, while the match with Mid-Canterbury was abandoned owing to rain. The North Otago team was to be congratulated on its first victory over the local side at Timaru since the grass courts were opened. Otago also gained a similar victory for the first time at Maori Park. At Christchurch a strong representative side gave the South Canterbury players some useful experience of defeat. The men again provided the greater number of challenges and their standard of tennis was correspondingly better than that of the women, especially in representative matches, where in each match the men provided much better opposition. Positions at the end of the season were:— Men—P. Durning, W. E. Renton, F. G. Lewis, Si McWhirter, G. Innes Jones, J. McKay, R. Barclay, J. S. Satterthwaite. W. A. Lewis, J. Rosevear, G. Keen, C. MacKay. . , _ TT Women—Misses D. ShirtclifE, S. Ussher, Mrs W. E. Renton. Misses E. Gawith, B. Sutherland, J. Doyle, P. Morrison, E. Patchett. H. Davey. P. May, D. Raymond, M. Turnbull. Encouraging support by the veterans, among whom were several former representative players, resulted in a very interesting tournament,, and the standard of tennis in each case gave glimpses of the form of these players in their prime. The winners were W. Roberts and G. T. Keen. A team from Waihora Sub-Associa-tion came to Timaru 'and met defeat at the hands of a combined club side. Unfortunately Tengawai was unable to field a team, and the Tenjuka SubAssociation ended a busy season with a successful and well patronised tournament.

ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE

TIMA&U TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

A field of 95 competed in the annual steeplechase of the Timaru Technical High School, all of whom completed the course, 80 within the standard time of 25 minutes. R. Livingstone won the senior event, repeating his success of last year and beating F. Brown by one yard. The senior handicap event went to N. Williams and M. Moodie won both the junior championship and handicap. The teams’ race was won by Hawea House, with 163 points. The course was over a distance of 2.7 miles. Results:—

Senior Championship—R. Livingstone 1. F. Brown 2, O. Whiting 3. Time: 16min 45sec. Junior Championship—M. Moodie 1, R. Prattley 2. M. Hammond 3. Time: 17min lOsec.

Senior Handicap—N. Williams (3min 30sec) 1, L. Pateman (3min 50sec) 2, R. Day (2min 50sec) 3. Time: 18min Junior Handicap—M. Moodie (45sec) 1. I. Haywood (3min lOsec) 2. N. Duffel (2min 30sec) 3. Time; 17min lOsec. Teams’ Race —Hawea House 1, Pukaki House 2, Tekapo House 3.

SHIPPING

PORT OF TIMARU ARRIVAL

Yesterday Holmglen, from Wellington. H. J. H, Somervlle and Company, agents.

DEPARTURE Yesterday

Holmglen, for Lyttelton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS Holmdale. Oamaru. this day. Walnul, Oamaru, this day. Walmarino, Duiiedin. this day. Port Waikato. Dunedin, September 21 Karu, Oamaru, September*2l. Gale. Dunedin, September 24. Kartigl. Lyttelton. September 26. PROJECTED DEPARTURES Holmdale, Lyttelton, this day. Wainui, Lyttelton, this day. Walmarino, Lyttelton, this day. Port Waikato, Lyttelton, September 21. Karu, Lyttelton, September 21. Gale, Lyttelton, September 24.

CLUB ROOM TO BE

ESTABLISHED

RETURNED -SOLDIERS’ DECISION

A decision to proceed with the proposal to establish a club-room was made at a special meeting of the executive of the South Canterbury Returned Soldiers’ Association. Members were communicated with by circular asking if they were in accord with the proposal, and the response was so encouraging that the executive considered itself justified in making its decision. Plans are in hand to raise the necessary finances. At an earlier meeting an offer was received of a thoroughbred colt to be disposed of for the funds for the clubroom in the event of the scheme being gone on with. The offer has now been accepted.

GERALDINE LIBRARY

MORE BOOKS ADDED TO SHELVES

Seventy-one new books have been placed on the shelves of the Geraldine library during the last six weeks, according to a report made by the secretary (Mr J': J. McGuigan) at a meeting of the committee. More than 800 books had been added since the library had been under the control of the management committee. The need for members to exercise more care with books when returning them to the library in w'et weather was emphasised.

GARDEN COMPETITION

ARRANGED

WAIMATE HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

The spring garden competition will this year be held about October 5, according to a decision of the Waimate Horticultural Society. The meeting was presided over by Mr R. Craighead. Advice was received from Mr D. Tannock that he would give a lecture at a later date. Mr Palmer’s offer to give a lecture on narcissi was accepted. A donation towards the society’s funds was received from Mr T. Brownlie.

BOWLS

KIA TOA LADIES’ CLUB

A satisfactory report and balancesheet were presented to the annual meeting of the Kia Toa Ladies’ Bowling Club. Mrs M. Minifie presided. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mrs P. Bradley; vice-presi-dents. Mesdames J. Moore, J. -Gray, and J. Butcher; secretary and treasurer, Mrs J. Butcher; executive. Mesdames Minifie. Hunt. Hadlee, O’Hagan. C. Bradley. Crisp, Urquhart, Fahey; selector. Mrs "M, Minifie; match committee, Mesdames Laverty. O’Hagan, Minifie; delegates to centre. Mesdames Hunt and Hadlee; tea convener, Mrs A. Shepard. Three new members were elected. Opening day was fixed for October 8.

FAIRLIE WOMEN’S CLUB

The report presented at the annual meeting of the Fairlia Women’s Bowling Club showed that last season had been a very successful one. The election of officers resulted:—President, Mrs W. L. Bourn; senior vice-president, Miss M. Binney; junior vice-president, Mrs C. D. Boulter; treasurer. Mrs H. Carlton; secretary, Mrs W. G. Black; centre delegates, Mrs D. Annan and Mrs E. Scales; committee, Mesdames Miles, Annan, P. Carlton, and Miss B. Redditt; match committee, Mesdames P, Carlton and C. D. Boulter.

TENNIS AND CROQUET AT TEMUKA

CLUB OFFICERS ELECTED

Officers were elected as follows at the annual meeting of the Temuka Park Tennis and Croquet Club;— Patron, Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P.; president, Mr G. Simpson; vice-presidents, Miss Brown and Mr Foxon; secretary, Mr C. Parrant; assistant secretary, Mr R. Counihan; treasurer, Miss A. Hanifin; croquet secretary. Miss K. McShane; croquet captain, Mr Foxon; tennis captain, Mr R. L. Stokes; croquet match committee, Mr Foxon, Miss McShane, and vice-captain; croquet tea committee, Mrs Foxon (convener): delegates to Croquet Association, Mr and Mrs Foxon; tennis match committee, Miss Hanifin, Messrs C. Parrant and R. L. Stokes; tennis tea committee, Mesdames Foxon, Laurenson, Ritchie, and Miss Hanifin; delegate to Tennis Association. Mr R. L. Stokes; auditor, Mr H.' Hitchcock: committee, Misses Hancox, Manson. Mesdames Foxon, Laurenson, Ritchie, and Mr Tindall with power to add. It was agreed on the suggestion of the president (Mr R. Simpson) that members of the club on active service should be made honorary members. It was agreed to make a levy of 6d on all members to provide parcels for the members who were overseas. Miss Brown, Mrs Foxon. and Mr Simpson were appointed a committee to control the fund. It was agreed to delete the entrance for new members. It was decided to have a Yankee tournament on opening day, October 5.

WAIMATE TENNIS CLUB ANNUAL MEETING

The report presented at the annual meeting of the Waimate Tennis Club showed that the season had been successful, from a playing point of view and financially, an overdraft of £22 2s 5d with which the year was commenced, being turned into a credit balance of £9 16s lid at the close. Mr B. F. Hall presided. The election. of officers resulted: — Patrons, Messrs G. Dash and J. Bitchener (re-elected); president, Mr R. Boulton: vice-presidents. Messrs E. J. Brock, L. J. Collins, and Dr. T. W. Wylie; club captain and selector, Mr W. George; vice-captain, Mr M. Hendy; secretary and treasurer. Miss O'. Collins (re-elected): committee, Messrs F. Boys, R. W. McDonald ,and W. Calder. Mrs E. J. Brock and Misses White and Fraser; delegates to North Otago Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs W. George and R. W. McDonald: delegates to Waihao Sub-Association, Mr R. Boulton and Miss Fraser; auditor, Mr T. E. Parry (re-elected). Opening day was fixed for Saturday, September 28. It was agreed to enter one A grade team in the North Otago competitions this season.

Mr McDonald, for the Mayor of Waimate. asked if the club would be prepared, to help in.connexion with a proposal to hold a queen carnival for patriotic purposes. It was unanimously agreed t h at the club would give all possible assistance. It was decided to hold a Labour Day week-end tournament, the proceeds to be given for patriotic purposes.

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

AT TIMARU

BUTCHERS FINED

J. R. Thicket and William Moore, butchers, were each fined £2 and ordered to pay costs, at a sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Timaru, yesterday, before Mr H. Morgan, S.M., on a charge of having sold tripe which did not comply with the regulations. Evidence was given by J. McGeorge, Health Inspector, that the defendants had used boron compound, which was not specifically allowed, and was therefore prohibited. The addition of boron was contrary to the regulations under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1908. Mary Murray (Mr M. .A. Raymond) was fined 15s,and ordered to pay costs, for driving a car without possessing a warrant of fitness. A man, whose name was suppressed, was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court on a charge of committing an indecent assault on a girl of six.

GERALDINE AND TEMUKA PERSONAL NOTES

In appreciation of her services as a Sunday School teacher over a number of years, Miss E. Bremner was honoured by the teachers of St. Peter’s Sunday School and presented with a set of crystal. In making the presentation. the Rev. L. A. Barnes said that there could be no greater work than moulding the lives of children by religious teaching. Miss Bremner was a knowledgable and conscientious teacher and was deserving of the highest possible praise. The residents of Geraldine Flat gathered recently to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs G. Blissett and the Misses Ethel and Maitle Blissett, who are leaving the district. Items were given by Mrs J. Sheed (songs), Miss Anne Kelman (recitation), and Mr M. Lewis (pianoforte soles). A competition was won by Mrs Blissett. After supper Mr Wilks spoke for the residents and wished the guests of honour the best of luck. Messrs J. Sheed. Pierce, and Lewis also spoke. Mrs Wilks presented Mrs Blissett with a posy of hyacinths and asked the guests to accept a brass log box with wishes of those present. Small gifts were presented to the Misses Blissett by Miss A., Kelman.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

ALLANDALE The September meeting of the Allandale Women’s Institute was presided over by Mrs R. Wareing. It was decided not to send a delegate to the half-yearly meeting at Pleasant Point. It was decided to send another parcel to the soldiers. Mrs H. Campbell carried. on the three-minute talk, "The Youth of Rumania” being her subject. A competition was won by Mrs T. B. Crampton. During the afternoon, Mrs Harrison sang two songs which were much enjoyed. Competitions resulted: —Butter: Mrs T. B. Crampton 1. Mrs F. Crampton 2: Almond fingers: Mrs Ellis 1, Mrs F. Crampton 2. Bloom: Mrs T. B. Crampton 1 and 2, The hostesses for the afternoon tea were Mesdames Mackintosh and McConnell.

PAREORA Mrs Whitticase presided at., the monthly meeting of the Parebra Women’s Institute. It was decided to send the usual Christmas gifts to the lepers. Members were asked to give money instead of gifts for the soldiers. A good sum was collected. The delegates to attend the half-yearly meeting to be held in the Centennial Hall, Timaru, were Miss.J. Munro and Mrs Hoskin. Travel letters were again read by Mrs Weenick. Mrs Bell gave a demonstration of glove making. Competitions resulted; —Best laundered small tablecloth. Miss Jessie Munro 1; best arranged vase of flowers. Mrs Moore and Miss G. Bennetts equal 1.

JUNIOR COMPETITIONS AT WAIMATE

There was a large attendance at the thind night of the Waimate junior competitions, when an enjoyable programme was presented. Results were:— Elocution—Eight and under: Patricia Marsh 1, Patricia Breslin 2. Dickens sketch: Cicily Flynn 1. Pianoforte Solos—l 4 and under: Joy Armstrong 1, Betty McMaster 2. Pianoforte duet, 14 and under: Joan Cochrane and Elva Kelly 1. Vocal duet, open—P. Webster and G. Sanson 1. J. Morrison and M. Hay 2. Song in character, open: John Meyer 1, Jack Foley 2. Sacred solos; Margaret Rusbatch 1, Jean Morrison 2. A one-act play, entitled “Seeing the World,” was presented by High School girls.

BOBBY CALF COLLECTION

Bobby calves totalling 2009 have been collected to date this year by the South Canterbury Calf Pool Committee as against 2026 for the same period last year. The collection last week numbered 201 as against 200 for the corresponding date last year.

FAIRLIE FOOTBALL CLUB SOCIAL

A successful wind-up social of the Fairlie Football Club was held in the Aorangi Hall, when Mr D. K. Clarke, president of the Mackenzie Sub-Union, presented the trophies won, the club having won the cups for the senior competition and the knock-out competition, also the Burnett Shield. Mr Clarke congratulated the team on its performance, making special reference to the type of football played. An enjoyable evening was spent at cards. A number of songs were contributed by Mr T. Creighton.'

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING

Orari Men’s Club—The gold button was won by E. R. O’Neill and the silver button by R. Rogers. The scores were:—E R, O’Neill 80. R. Rogers 79. R. E. McIlwrick 78, N. Highan 78. T. McKinnon 78, J. W. Grlndel 76, J. A. Henderson 76. S. Henderson 76, O. W. Smith 76, B. Killoh 76, M. Vernall 75. H. Bennett 75. C. H. Patrick 74, V. Fronting 73, B. Hewson 72. Orari Ladles’ Club—-Mrs W. Watson won the gold button and Miss M. I. Mason the silver button. The scoresr were:—Mrs Watson 77. Miss M. I. Mason 77, Mrs J. A. Henderson 76, Mrs L. Henderson 74. Miss V. Rooney 74. Miss I. Bennett 72.

r TEMUKA RUGBY TEAM Temuka will meetZingari in a senior football match at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday. The team will comprise the following:—R. Jamieson, A. McKenzie, L. Goodson, G. Horgan, V. Sullivan, J. Nolan, P. Hickey, H. Gilbert, L. Ackroyd, M. Bocock. J. Spillane, J. Collins, M. Vernall, J. O’Connell.

GERALDINE GOLF CLUB A medal round played by women members of the Geraldine District Golf Club resulted: —Miss Rattray 97, 19 —78; Mrs S. M. Coxhead 99, 18—81; Miss E. Parr 101,