MID-CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23130, 20 September 1940, Page 7

MID-CANTERBURY NEWS

NEW THEATRE FOR ASHBURTON

PERMISSION GRANTED FOR ERECTION

Tenders will be called soon by the Fuller Theatre Corporation for the construction of a new picture theatre at Ashburton to replace the old Majestic Theatre in Wills street which was destroyed by fire three years ago. This announcement was made yesterday, when a conference was held among the Deputy-Mayor, Dr. J. Connor, the Town Clerk. Mr R. C. Major, and visiting representatives of the corporation. It.was stated that permission had just been received from the Government tc carry out the construction. Plans had already been prepared. An impressive building has been planned, lihcorporating all the latest features of modern theatre construction, for erection on a new site in Havelock street. It is intended to model the front of the structure with a streamlined finish. Provision for- two modern shops, with one of them opening into the theatre lounge, has been made. The usual lounge facilities will be available, and an attractive scheme of furnishing and decorating has been planned. I , Several improvements have been considered for the accommodation in the body of the hall. The stalls seats will be reached by entrances on either side of the lounge, and the main floor will he sloped so that every patron will receive a clear view of the screen The sound and projection systems and the lighting arrangements will be of the latest type and have been designed jwith careful attention to the acoustic tad visual properties of the hall. It; is intended to alter the existing Stage at St. James’ Theatre to allow visiting shows, local performances, and public meetings to be held there. A start will be made with this work When the new theatre has been completed.

QUINTUPLET LAMBS BORN AT HINDS Quintuplet lambs were born to a crossbred ewe on the farm of Mr H. T. Stephens. Hinds, last week. Four of the lambs are white and one is .clack, and all are normal and healthy. HOCKEY TOURNAMENT AT METHVEN A record entry has been received for w; annual open hockey tournament at Methven to-morrow. Sixty-eight teams Will compete in men’s and womenls Motions. Players will, come from as lar afield as Wellington. WILLOWBY RED CROSS SUB-BRANCH A number of garments for soldiers and refugees were received from members at the monthly meeting of the Wdlowby Red Cross Sub-branch. Mrs J. R. Lattimore presided. The branch’s quota of 20 trianguJar for emergency purposes was also handed in. New wool for soldiers’ garments and materials for refugee clothing Were distributed. Mrs W. W. Avery’s oner of the use of the grounds at her home for a bring-and-buy afternoon ;Was accepted. It was arranged'to send Christmas parcels to soldiers j, serving overseas. LAURISTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Mrs J. A. Mackie presided over a large attendance of members at the September meeting of the Lauriston Women’s Institute. Mrs Hall was appointed to represent the branch at the half-yearly council meeting at Hinds. It was decided to forward 30s for the Patriotic War Purposes Fund. As a result of the successful birthday party dance, the sum of £5 was given to .the Red Cross sub-centre. Parcels for soldiers serving overseas were given by members. The Rev. H. Thompson (Methven) delivered an address. -Competitions, judged by Mr and Mrs . Thompson, resulted:—Best bloom: Mrs y. Boag 1, Miss E. Letham 2, .Miss L. Letham 3. Vase of flowers: Miss J. , Hayward 1, Mrs C. A. Fyfe 2, Miss E. Letham 3. Marmalade: Mrs J. Irwin ; 1. Miss E. Letham 2, Mrs R. Bebbmg- ; Jon 3. The hostesses were Mesdames SV Cork, J Irwin, jun.. and Miss E. Letham. ASHBURTON LADIES’ GOLF CLUB ■ ’ A women’s medal match played between *bß H. A. Vezey and Miss E. Browm at ythe Ashburton Ladles’ Golf Club yesterday, was won by Mrs Vezey with a score >of 92. 16—76. Mrs Vezey also qualified .for the Longbeach Cup. Scores in another medal match played t Yesterday were:—Mrs W. J. Heenan, 99, fc-74; Mrs J. Allan. 111. 36—75; Mrs H. v t ;A. Vezev. 92. 16—76: Mrs E. Brophy. 100, *B3-77; Mrs R. W. Orr. 104. 27—77: Miss Morrow. 86, 8—78: Mrs J. M. Mcßae, Milß, 15—78; Mrs L. E. Carter, 111, 31—80. •

MILK DELIVERIES ZONED

PLAN APPROVED FOR BOROUGH

A plan for the zoning of milk supply deliveries at Ashburton, drawn up by a committee of the Ashburton Milk mens' Association, was considered at a meeting of milkmen last evening Except for a few alterations in the allotment of the various blocks of consumers, the plan was approved. It is expected that the plan will be in operation by the beginning ol next month. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

CATHOLIC CLUB LEADS FOR TUCKER TROPHY Mr L. Hyland, speaking for the Catholic Club, won the prepared speech section of the Ashburton County Debating Union’s competition for the Tucker trophy for public speaking. Mr Hyland, who spoke on “The Centennial of New Zealand, obtained 73 points. Messrs H. Kennedy (High School). "59 points, and G. W. Waters (Toe H). 53 points, also took P The judge was Mr D. A. Bird. The prepared speech was the second section of the competition for the trophy, and the final section, a prepared debate, will be held next Monday. The presen' position of competing clubs is: Catholic Club, six points; High School, four points; Toe H, two points: * ASHBURTON PERSONAL NOTES Mr A. Ben. Fuller, managing director of Fuller Theatre Corporation, Wellington, accompanied by Mr V. Burton, a director, visited Ashburton yesterday to confer with representatives of the Ashburton Borough Council about the new theatre plans. They left foi Waimate in the afternoon. Mr E. B. F. Hight. of Tinwald, gave an illustrated talk on bees at (be weekly luncheon of the Ashburton Rotai > Club yesterday. , .. Mr A. Copland, well known in the film industry in Wellington and throughout the- Dominion in connexion with newsreel work, is spending a few weeks with his family in Ashburton before going to camp in December as a pilot with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. CONCERT RECITAL An enjoyable programme of songs and pianoforte solos was provided at a concert at Ashburton last evening given by Madame Mae Brodie. Dr. E. Kost, and Mr Donald Brodie. a grouo of capable artists. The rich mezzo-soprano voice of Madame Brodie was heard in several skilful interpretations of classical compositions. Mr Brodie, a young singer with a vigorous baritone voice, added a touch of variety to the programme by singing a group of popular melodies. ~ . . , ' , The pianist, Dr. Kost. also played several of his own compositions. The programme was: — I Dove Thee” (Grieg). "Homeward Journey (Delius). "Star” (Rogers). Madame Mae Brodie; “Myself When (Lehmann). “The Yeoman of England’ (German), Mr Donald Brodie: “L’Heure Appasionnee” (Kost). Dr. E. Kost; ‘‘o Cessate di Piargarmi" (Scarlatti). “A Te” (Kost), “Aria from ‘Fiodora’" (Giordano), Madame Brodie: “Until” (Sanderson), “On the Road to Mandalay” (Speaks) Mr Donald Brodie; “Idyll (Kost). Dr. Kost; “Morgen” (Strauss), "Chant Arabe” (Bemberg), “Agnus Dei” (Bizet). Madame Brodie. EVENING FOR PATRIOTIC FUNDS AT INANGAHUA ; ♦— A total of £2O was raised by* the Iriangahua Junction’Patriotic Committee by a carnival evening. Misses Doreen Sidwell and Lindsay Ward, dressed as "Britannia” and ‘ Lord Nelson," respectively, were awarded prizes for fancy costumes, and Miss Mary Wiristanley (Air Force Girl) and Mr N. Bowe (Footballer) for the most original costumes. Games were played, interspersed with community singing, dancing, a mock court, and a mannequin parade. Mr Whitnall supplied the music, with extras by Miss Smith, and Mr Neilson. Mr Clarence Cook was master of ceremonies.