WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 11 May 1925, Page 13

WAIMATE.

(From Our Own Correspondent). BOWLING CLUB. An enjoyable social evening was helu by the Waimate Bowling Club in the Pipe Band Hall on 'Thursday night. The earlier part of the evening was taken up with a progressive euchre tournament, the prices for which were won by Mrs W. Clarke and Mr W. Granger. A “booby” prize was taken by. Mr J. B. Robinson. Just after supper tho President (Mr C. G. Holmes) briefly addressed the gathering and called on Mrs Holmes to present the following trophies:—■ Championship Singles (Pollock Cup), Mr W. Granger. Handicap Singles, Mr A. Inkster. Doubles Championship, Messrs J. J. Healey and L. Reilly; runners-up, Messrs D. Foster and W. Jarvis. Progressive Doubles, Messrs J. J. Healey, J. Beiten, H. Franklin, W. Granger, T. Dyer and C. G. Holmes. 'PLUXKET SOCIETY. A.t the monthly meeting of the Waimate Piunket Society there were present:—Mesdames Manchester (in tho chair), Leaiiey, Studhoime, McLauchlan, Mcßae, Evans, Eddy, Adams, Turnbull, and Meredith. It was decided to hold a sale of flowers and cakes on Violet i Day. in September, and to have a gift afternoon this month. The Piunket Nurse reported that the rooms had been fairly well attended during the month, and ten now cases were reported. The places visited were: St. Andrews, Otttio, Esk Valley, Southburn, Urutane, Willowbridge; Douglas, Allanholm, Waikakahi, Waituna, Arno, Hunter, Makikihi, Hook, Studhoime, Springbrook.

STUDHOLME SALE. The yarding at the Studholine sale this week was only fair. The following prices were obtained: Fat lambs.—6o at 37s lid, 17 at 41s Bd, 82 at 32s Id, 39 at 36s 4d, 8 at 40s sd, 10 at 37s Id, 37 at 38S 7d, 59 at 40s 3d, 26 at 44fe 6d. Fat ewes.—27 at 24s lid, 38 at 25s sd, 2 at 17s 6d, 32 at 21s, 57 at 225. Fat wethers—-54 at 36s Id. Stores.—l 7 wethers at ,17s 3d, 131 f.im ewes at IBs 9d, 36 f.m. ewes at 14s, 48 do. at 10s, 98 cull ewes at Gs lOd, 98 6 and 8-tooth ewes at 83s, 57 aged ewes at 0s Id, 87 rape lambs at 28s lid, 77 cull ewes at 0s 4d, 20 cull lambs at 15s, 30 forward lambs at 32s Id, 180 m.s. lambs at 21s. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. UNSATISFACTORY POSITION, . The annual meeting of the Waimate branch of St. John Ambulance Association was held on Friday, Dr. E. C, Hayes presiding dver an attendance of six, , • The balance sheet disclosed a credit balance of £l4 after all accounts had been paid.

The superintendent (Mr A. J. Inkster) reported that there were a number of accounts outstanding. A committee was set up to consider the best means of collecting the accounts.

After considerable discussion the following resolution was carried: “That owing to the laGk of public support this committee does not see its way clear to accept another term of office unless outside assistance is forthcoming, arid after the end of this month the ambulance van he taken off the road.*’ The election of officers and all further business was held over.

A prominent inember of the committee stated on Saturday that he had been connected with the Association for the past 14 years, and during that time the same people Md carried the whole burden of finance and the running of the affairs. The scope of the Association was wide and it catered for all classes, and why should a handful of people, who have derived no benefits themselves, still continue to bear the brunt of the Work without the Whole-hearted support of the public? The poor attendance at the annual meetings, especially at the one on Friday night, when not one of the outside public was present-, led the committee to feel that the public were not sufficiently Interested to even show their appreciation of the work done by the Association. “The position was this,” added the Bpeaker: “The committee have been able to carry on and pay their way so far, but in the near future extraordinary expenditure may have to be met, and unless the funds are considerably augmented-, the committee will find itself in financial difficulties. If nothing is done by the end of this month the ambulance -> ..n will be.taken off the road, and h great hardship will bo inflicted oh both town and country residents alike. It Is up to the public of Waimate and the surrounding districts to take the matter up at once and endeavour to avoid tho loss of such an essential help to tho cick and injured as the Waimalo ambulance lias proved to be.’

ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH.

The annual meeting of parishioners of St. Augustine’s Church was held on Friday night. The Vicar (Canon Cocks) presided over a fair attendance. A general statement of accounts showed a debit of £2B 11s Bd, but as further subscriptions had been received since the balance sheet had been printed the balance was converted into a credit of about SB. Mr F. Akhurst reported that Mr L. F. Pegler had agreed to take charge of the choir. The election of officers resulted: Vicar’s warden, Mr W. G, Tweedy: parishioners’ warden, Mr F. Akhurst; vestry, Messrs J. Mum ford, R. B. Hurst. A. Colville, A. J. Kirby, F. Drayton, J. Bird, J. Menzies, J. E. Wilce and F. Meyer; auditor, Mr T. E. Parry. The churchwardens’ report stated that gifts had been received from parishioners of gas standards for the sanctuary, brass altar desk, ciborium and sanctuary curtains. The appearance of the chancel would be greatly improved by a brass lectern, and the vestry would welcome such a gift. Tho rebuilding fund’s debit balance of £155 18s Id had been reduced by proceeds from concerts, the Rose Show and a few subscriptions, and now stood at £92 5s 4d. If a number of promised subscriptions to that fund had been paid it would leave but a very small balance to be found to clear tlie whole debt. Canon Cocks reported, that the year would be remembered in the diocese for the resignation hot only of the Bishop of Christchurch, but also of the first Archbishop of New Zealand. The Work of the church had gone on calmly, but none the less usefully as iistial. Toe Sunday School had continued to do good work, and had found willing helpers. The choir had worked hard during the year, but unfortunately two of its male members had left the district. Though everything in church matters seemed uneventful, in reality they were passing through a very critical period in the history of the whole church. Not only were they face to face with a very great estrangement of the people from the Church, of those who were more or less indifferent to its teaching, but in the Church itself, among those who were faithful, tliefe was a feeling of unre3t. He felt that truth was more important than tradition, and though the search for it may involve dangers of making great mistakes, those dangers ought to be faced. A comprehensive vote of thanks was accorded the vicar, church officers* and others who assisted in the work of the Church during the year.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting 6f the Waimate Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held tin Saturday afternoon, the President, Mr T. Hamilton occupying the chair. Oil the motion of the chairman a motloii of sympathy Was passed with the Prime Minister in his Illness. The balance sheet showed receipts for the year to be £960 7s 3d, and expenditure £1696 4s lid. The debit balance at the bank stood at £744 10s 2d, plus an unpresented Cheque to the extent of £1 7s Gd. A statement of assets and liabilities disclosed a surplUß Of £1836 5s 3d.

The annual report, dealing extensively with the year’s operations was then read. It stated that a very necessary and valuable Improvement was carried out in the erection of a new loading bank alongside the Show Grounds. A further improvement was effected by having the road in front of tlie main gates widened and levelled. During the year 13 new members had been elected, ahd 28 bad been Struck off. ■ The report and balance sheet were unanimously adopted. Before vacating the chair Mr Hamilton expressed his thanks to the committee for the assistance they had given him in carrying out his duties as president. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr M. Mcßae: vice-president, Mr J. C. • Faulkner; treasurer, Mr W. F. Cheverion: committee, MeSsrS A. W. Barnett, I. Andrew, E. C. Studhoime, E. Stokes, J. Manchester, J. C. Hay, J. T. Hav, H. Ruddenklau, J. H. Milne, C. T. MCLaChlan, W. Bell, J. K. Blair, M. L. Elliott, C. L. H. Gunn, W. Hayman, J. I. Hhyman, E. B. Harrison, P. Htanter, J. H. Mitchell, C. T. Kearton, J. O’Hara, R. Sinclair, W. Seward and T. Hamilton; auditor, Mr R. F. Algie. The Mayor of Timaru (Mr G. J. Wallace) wrote stating that at a representative meeting of local bodies it had been deckled to support the Canterbury Provincial Court at the Dunedin Exhibition, and that the Waimate A. and P. Association’s share of the cost would be £7 15s. It Was decided to forward, the amount.

The following hew members wero elected: Messrs J. W. Halliday, Horfeitti Bros, and Captain Hennessey. On the motion of Mr I. Andrew, it was decided to recommend the Incoming committee to appoint junior judges to assist the senior judges. Mr C. L. H. Guhn gave notive to move that in future meetings of the committee be held at 10.30 a.m., instead of in the afternoons.