TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 19 June 1924, Page 4

TEMUKA.

(From Our Own Correspondent). SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Temuka District High School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present— Messrs C. L. Eraser (chairman), A. K. Lawry (hon. secretary), it- Longston, A. E. Smith, W. J. Keys, Geo. Higginbottom, A. W. Buzan and L. G. tocrimsiiaw. An apology was received troiu Mr G. H. Clements. The chairman stated that he had interviewed the town clerk re the notice boards for motorists. Mr Cooper had stated that this was outside the province of the Borough Council, but the Automobile Association might do something in the matter. The new boundary fence between the school and Mrs McClintock’s property, had been erected at a cost of £l9 10s. Mr W. F. Evans forwarded a cheque for two guineas as a contribution towards the children’s cocoa fund. Received with thanks. The headmaster reported that the attendance since the holidays had not been quite as good as formerly, particularly in the infant department, where only GG per cent, of the children had been present during the past three weeks. The inspectors had paid tlicir annual visit and had expressed themselves as being well pleased with the manner in which the work was being carried out. Messrs Longston and Lawry reported on malting a visit of inspection to the school, and with the exception ol a few small repairs everything was found to be satisfactory. „. Accounts amounting to £23 bs ou were passed for payment.

METHODIST WINTER EVENING SOCIAL. The fortnightly continuation social in connection with the Methodist Ghurcn was held on Tuesday evening. About fifty young people were present, and a very eiqoyaoie and instructive evening was spent. Mr B. Moiwell, as chairman, called on Dr. 'A. Mutinies, who had promised to provide “an evening with a microscope. The doctor commenced by giving a brief description of the construction and value of the instrument in various forms of scientific investigation. Ibis was followed by a practical demonstration, and by means of iniscroscopos of varying power, those present were able to seo some of the wonders of the miscroscopic world. At the conclusion the Rev. Mr Richards and Mr Shaw, moved a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer Supper was then handed round, and a very happy function was brought to a close. CARD TOURNAMENT; The weekly card tournament will be continued to-morrow evening, wlien the Hibernians will meet tue Udcileilows and the-Druids will play the Howlers. The following are the teams: Howlers —C. L. Fraser, J. Orombie, Win. Berry, G. Collins, T. E. Cihiels, D. White, A. W. Lawry, W. MeGalium, B. Leveus, J. B. Sinclair, A. H. Abbott, F. A. J oynt. Any playei not able to attend is requested to procure a substitute.. Hibernians M. Brosnahan, H. Healey, M. Brophy, VV.: F.:fMcQarva, D. Horgan, H Dwyer, V T. Daly, W. Hally, 1. Hylfind, T: Brosnahan, 0. Connolly, J; isuiiivan, j).O’Connell.' .-'-V ■ST. PETER’S CHURCH:'

ANNUAL MEETING. ; The annual meeting of tne - above auo was held on Monday evening, tne vicar (Rev. J. R. Hervey) presiding over a small attendance. . .. ; The annual report stated that the social evenings had proved a great; attraction, the attendance being excel- ; lent. The balance sheet showed a credit of £6 7s. The following officials wero elected: Patron, Ven. Archdeacon Julius; president, the Rev. J. R- Hervey; vice-, presidents, Messrs F. W: Salmon, H. E Capper, F. Sanders, C. E. Bremner, and W. Boys. Mr J. R. Andrews declined nomination for re-election to thfe office of secretary, but agreed to lill the office until a new secretary was elected. Treasurer, Mr W. J. Keyes; executive, the Vicar, secretary, treasurer, and Messrs F. Taylor, and G Pierce; general committee, Messrs C. H. Hancox, H. Berry, B. Hughes, H. Talbot, W. Berry, R. Smith, and L. Palmer, and two delegates to be elected from the Arowhenua Pa: OBITUARY. Tlio death occurred at Ashficld Road, iemuka, of Mr Thomas Burnett, who was lor 50 years a resident of South Canterbury. He came to New Zealand in the sailing ship Otrato fifty years ago, landing at Timaru. For some time he was employed on the railways in this country, helping to build the first railway line. He is survived by his widow, one married daughter (Mrs Walter Reilly, of Winchester) and two sons. The interment which took place at Temuka, was private. HILTON. During the last two months the Hilton Rifle Club have been holding weekly euchre parties and for the five nights’ aggregate the lady’s prize was won by Miss Olive Patrick. Mr G. Sumnierfield and Mr R. J. Cornelius tied or the men's prize, and in the play off, Mr Sumnierfield was declared the winner. Last Monday night the lady’s prize was won by Miss Leary, and the men’s by Mr G. Summerfield; the consolation • prizes fell to Miss Payne and Mr W. Patrick. Music for the dance was supplied by M. Patrick and A. Fletcher, and supper was provided by Mr M. Charles.

PERSONAL. Mr G. Hancox, M.A., who has just succeeded Mr Upie, as Director of the Technical School at Palmerston North, js a son ol Mr, anti Mrs (Jeo. JiuucoXj of Jeniuka. . . . Mr J. IP Anderson, who was injured at the recent lire in Temuka, is making very satisfactory progress, and hopes to be about again very shortly. NOTES. 'The average attendance at t,ho District High school for the past lour weeks was 91 per cent, out of a total roll number of M 1 (.primary d.JB, secondary ad). , The children in tho infant room or the Temuka school are now being supplied with hot cocoa during the luncli The chairman of the School Gommitloo (-Mr C. L. Eraser) has presented a splendidly equipped first aid box to the school. .. ... The Temuka 1.0.0. F. Lodge wi hold their annual ball in the drill hall this evening. U tho school committee meeting held on Tuesday evening the head master, in his report, stated that it nave him much pleasure to announce that tho Anxac Essay Bimuer had been won by the Temuka School, three pupils of Standard \ I. gaming the best aggregate of marks J ho function of presentation would take Xce at a later date. The committee unionised the pupils of Standard \l. and "their teacher, Mr J. Smart, on bringing such a high honour to tho .school, and the headmaster was deputed Ho express the committee’s appreciation to tho teacher and pupils.

PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. ANNAUL PRiZ The annual distribution of M teripU the scholars attending the -L i h ul .; v Sunday School took 9 ac V , p UK . e 0 1 last. There was a large atten hinco . parents and children. The distributed by the Rev. H- Rsisted by Mr A. J. Davey dent). After praise and P i aj<n - Fell spoke of the importance o: Su day Schools, and praised the w ork of thu superintendent and the s < The prizes were distributed as fol lows :

GIRLS. i , Ist. Class.—Lorna Radford. Mane Radford, Peggy Gammon (and special for diligence). Mavis lophan (< special tor diligence), Cissy Hope (anc special for Catechism), Clara Roddick. Thelma Pierce, Ruby Eagle G a special for Catechism). _ ri wa 2nd. Class. —Moira Gdib, Mildicd Topham and Hazel Watson (equal), Mildred Topham (special for diligence >, Hazel Collins, Dora Webb, Ellen Dougherty, Winnie . Sinclair, Janet Hart (and special for diligence), Mai\ Hart, Lorna Double 3rd. Class—May Walker, Sadie Ga - braitli, Ethel Walker, .Winnie McClelland, Tui Goodman, Linda Hope, Dorothy Grant, Meta Greenfield, May Walker and Ethel Walker (and special for diligence), Sadie Galbraith (avid special for diligence), May Walker (special for essay). ~ , , 4th. Class.—Mary Whitfield (and special for diligence), Jna McFarlane and Muriel Meek (equal), Cora Baxter, Mary Austin, Lily McLintoek (and teacher’s special for diligence), Jessie Cameron.

sth. Class. —Mavis Shields,. Nifca Childs (and special for diligence), Kathleen Lvon, Rona Davis, Mona McFarlane, Betty Austin, Zeta Poultney, Joy Greenfield, Dirothy Elmsly. 6th. Class. —Kathleen Gunnion, Grace Cartwright, Lily Smith, Jean Archibald (and special for diligence), Mavis McFarlane, Molly Gale, Pearl Smith, Pamela Coombs. ,7th. Class. —Olive McLauclilan, Rita Gribble, Rita Ward (and special lor uiiigence), Doreen Gibb, Rona Clements, Eunice McFarlane, Myra Hopo, Nancy Grant. Joyce Coombs, Frances Smith. Bth. Class. —Margaret Lefeber, Tui Baxter, Peggy Austin (and special for diligence), Jean Clements, Molly Davis, Dorothy Wightman, Marion smith, Margaret Lefeber (and special lor diligence). 9th. Class.- —Veronica' Davey, Dorothy Lyons, Olga McFarlane, lsla Smith, Hilda Smith (and special tor diligence), Dorothy Buzan, Betty Geddes, Mildred Austin, Leslie Coombs, Melba Smith. Infant Class.—Joan Botting, Diana (Yard, Margaret Botting, Grace Boyle, Noelme Findlay, Dorothy Archibald, Coral Pearce, Joyce Topham, Beryl Clements,- Cecilia Mallet, Jean MoOlintoek, Bel-nice Hogg, Dot Beeby, Dorothy Hancox, Dorothy Gudseli, Edithe McLeod, Winsome Blue, Molly Larc.ombe, Gladys Lyons, Joan Fell, Dolly Galbraith, Eva Archibald.

BOYS. Ist. Glass. —Willie Galbraith, George iiopkinson (and special for diligence and Catechism), Allan Scrimshaw, Allan Gale, Keith Blyth, Wilson Hogg, Donald Cain. 2nd. Class. —Wyvern Baxter (and Special for diligence), Gordon Smart, James Roddick, Robert Brown, William Young, Gordon McFarlane, James Gordon., Alan Hope. _ 3rd. Class. —Keith Topham, Stewart Ward, Joe McCiintock, Stewart Col inis, Len Hopkinson (and special for diljgeiice). 4th. Class.—Stanley Lefeber, Lewis' McLauclilan, Stewart Preddy, Gavin Smart, Bruce Edwards, Arnold Topaam, Willie Mallet, Stanley Hay, Willie Gale. sth. Class.—Dan Hopkinson (and special for diligence and special foi „ssay), Willie; Whitfield, Jack Gribble, Alex Hughes, Hector Lyons, Ronnie Galbraith, John Brown, Walter Lawry, Gordon Taylor, Owen Hancox. 6th. Class.—Victor Davey (and special for diligence), ’Winston Smart, orregor Brown, Bertie Davis, John Hope, Darcy Baxter, John McCiintock, nector Mallet. 7th. Class.—Robert Geddes, Goorgo Stewart (and special for diligence;, Gordon Cartwright, Frank Voung, Allan Archibald, Reg Boyle, Ronald Findlay. Randolph. McMillan, Donald McLeod,, Ronald Elmslie. Bth. Class.—Jack Paterson, Merton Baxter (and special for diligence), Walter Galbraith, William Boyd, Lonnie McFarlane, Edwin Johnstone, James Grant, Winston Shand, Gilbert Lyon, Bert Shaw, Stewart Taylor. Infant Class.—David Walker, Lawrence Stewart, Lawrence Hopo, Lowery Austin, Bruce Baxter, Furneaux Smith, Leslie Whitfield, Tom Hade, Hector McMillan, Fred Stewart, Jacli Boyle, Ronald Bailey, Frank Young Peter Beeby.