EDENDALE NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22508, 16 February 1935, Page 9

EDENDALE NOTES

TOWN BOARD MEETING.

(From Our Correspondent.)

The monthly meeting of the Edendale Town Board was held on Tuesday evening, when the following Commissioners were present: Councillors W. Irvine (chair), G. Dempster, Wilson, M. Turner, R. K. McDonald and T. Hickey. Ranger Shields reported that he had received complaints about campers using the scenic reserve, and found that the chairman had given them permission. Everything had been left in good order, although adjoining properties had been trapped. Campers had also been settled on the recreation reserve; but they too, had left their site in good order. There was a good deal of gorse growing along the footpath by Maguinness’s property, and it needed attention before it got too far ahead. He had collected two hawkers’ licenses during the month.—Decided that the dayman be instructed to clear the path in question. Councillor McDonald drew attention to the early hours at which street lights were turned on, and the chairman said he had spoken to the resident Power Board officer about having them put on later, G. Frame, hall caretaker, wrote advising that so far he had not received the key to the ticket office of the hall, as had been instructed at last meeting.—Councillor Chaplin said the key had been given to Mr Frame. The trouble was that lessees of the hall did not always return it.—Councillor Hickey said the caretaker should have the key, and be responsible for it. It was necessary for those using the hall to have the key to lock up their money, but the caretaker should see that it was returned.—The chairman said he would look into the matter, as after last meeting he had instructed the caretaker to procure the key. Councillor McDonald, on behalf of the Works Committee, said there was some gorse about which needed attention; but it was decided to leave that till later. The road at Howden’s comer was a little too high, and it was decided to get the grader to level it. Councillor Hickey said the traffic dome at Wright, Stephenson and Company’s corner was in a dangerous condition, being too high. It might be responsible for pulling a wheel from a car if not attended to.—Councillor Turner said cars were supposed to go round the dome, not over. it.—The chairman agreed with Councillor Turner’s contention, adding that domes were badly needed. They had been inspected by Mr Watson, County Traffic Inspector, and members of the Motor Association, all of whom had approved of the dome. After further discussion, it was decided to shift the dome some 12ft. northwards. Councillor Wilson drew attention to the position of domes in various parts of the town, remarking that in some cases these made for sharp turns, and cars had to go almost on to footpaths to negotiate comers.—The matter was informally discussed, and finally held in abeyance, pending the execution of certain road improvements by the board. The matter of motorists speeding and going round the wrong side of the dome at Wright, Stephenson and Company’s corner was. introduced by the chairman, who said that the speed limit inside all towns was 25 miles an hour. —After several instances of careless driving had been given by members, the inspector was instructed to take action against all offenders of traffic regulations. The chairman said the time had come when the board should make application to the County Council to have the main streets tar-sealed. It was a shame that residents in the main streets should have to put up. with the_ dust nuisance any longer. Blocks that snould be tar-sealed were from the Black bridge to the 10 acres section and from Niven’s corner to the Sugar of Milk Works. This work had actually been promised when the board had gone on with its footpath and channelling schemes, and no harm could be done by making an application for the work. —Clerk to apply on lines suggested. Women’s Division. The first monthly meeting for the year was held on Thursday afternoon, when Mrs D. D. Hopkins, vice-presi-dent, presided. Mrs W. Scott reported on the scheme for group lessons on dressmaking, thoroughly explaining the procedure to be adopted when engaging the instructress. —Resolved that the services of the instructress be engaged to start classes in the district. It was decided to hold monthly competitions, such as baking, making of jams and jellies, arts and crafts, etc., points to be awarded each meeting, and an aggregate prize to be awarded at the end of the year. Points will be awarded on the basis of six for first, four for second, and two for third, and each unplaced entry to be given one point. Miss Francis Milne was appointed competitions’ secretary. For March the competition is for the. best pot each of apple jelly, plum jam, and tomato relish. Entries may be donated for sale, proceeds to go to branch funds. An excellent demonstration on basket weaving was then given by Mr Walker-Welsh, of Seaward Downs, for which Mrs James Simpson proposed a hearty vote of thanks. Young Worshippers’ League. Annually, book prizes are presented to those children having the best church-attendance records. A child who attends every Sunday during the school year receives a special first prize; all but one Sunday, first prize; while a second prize is awarded to a child missing only two services. After the morning services next Sunday, the Rev. G. D. Falconer will present prizes tothe following children:— Special First.—Boys: Jack Black, Gordon McKay, Archie McKay, Jack Stevens, Tom Stevens, High Thompson and lan Thompson. Girls: Rosemary Mitchell, Joyce McKerrow, Bertha Stevens, Kathie Black. First Prizes.—Boys: Cecil Crosbie, David Diack, Henderson Hunter, Osborne Hunter, Adam Hunter, Graham Millar, Nathaniel Miller, William Richardson, Alister Thompson, Jack Mitchell, Lance Muir, Alex McMillan and Jack McMillan. Girls: Lois Diack, Connie Ireland, Greta Millar, Margaret McMillan, Daphne Richardson, Nita Stevens, Audrey Richardson, Pat Falconer. Second Prizes.—Boys: Gordon and Ted Pankhurst. Bowls. On Wednesday evening the Edendale and Wyndham clubs played a friendly fixture on the local green, Edendale winning by 57 points to 44. Scores: —

Glenham Church. The following young worshippers will be presented with prizes at the close of next Sunday’s afternoon service:— Special First Prize.—Eddie Jennings, First Prize: Nancy Hunter, lan Robertson, Bob Jennings, Molly Hunter,

Bruce Hunter, Jean Jennings, Rowan Robertson, Keith Robertson and Sheila Robertson. Second Prize: Frank Bulling, Errol Bulling, Morrey Bulling, Ivan Bulling, and Una Bulling. The local club’s championship pairs are now nearing completion, two more games having been completed. Williams and Jones, who have been playing consistently, had an easy win against McKerrow and Macpherson, in which the leading of Williams was the feature of the game. Hunter and Bennetto accounted for Traynor and Stark after a stem tussle, and with Williams and Jones, are now in the running for the championship. The match between these two pairs should provide good bowling. ■ . Miss Appely, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mr and Mrs E. A. Pankhurst. Miss Mildred Lindsay, Timaru is the guest of Mr and Mrs Alfred H. Jones, Florence St. Mesdames A. Townley, Ota Creek, and D. Caldwell, Menzies Ferry, have returned from a trip through Queenstown, Wanaka, and Mount Cook. Misses Muriel Townley, and M. Bagrie, also Keith Townley and W. McDonald, all of Ota Creek, were recent visitors to Stewart Island. Mrs Werry and Andrew Sharp, members of the Wyndham Tennis Club, have been selected to play for Country against Town at Invercargill. At the North Island championship, which was held at Papatoetoe on Saturday last, the Class marches for the Lahman Cup, was won by R. A. Archibald, second son of Mr and Mrs A. W. Archibald, Edendale, and an exmember of the Wyndham Pipe Band. Nurse Tangney, who is attached to the Southland Education Board’s, staff, is at present on a visit of inspection to the Wyndham District High School, during which time she will be the guest of. her brother, Mr Maurice Tangney, Ferry street.

W. E. Wilson, Burstall, Hunter, Bennetto 14 — Scoullar, Fisher, Raines, Chaplin — 21 J. Wilson, Malcolmson, Traynor, Stark 13 — Hall, Wood, Muir, Hickey — 15 Williams, Carson, McKerrow, Macpherson 17 — Blair, Cuslime, Irvine — 21 Totals 44 57