WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 28 April 1926, Page 10

WAIMATE.

, (From Our Own Correspondent). J MEET AT “TE RA.” I I Last week the Waimatc Hunt ir.et jat Mr J. Manchester’* “To Ra,’.’ | Waimatc. The day was very hot, I and with tile ground dry and hard, there was very little .'-cent, and a lot of freshly dipped .sheep in .some paddocks did not help matter*. Hounds were east off in a paddock of . Mr Mitchell'*, and a hare soon put 1.-p, giving; quite a last run down through Mr Lyall’s properly, where, doubling back on her tracks, sin- was lost through failing stunt. After this, hounds nearly chopped a hare in a paddock of turnips, but she got away. Crossing the road into Mr Ruddcnkle.u’.s, and on down the Southland road, she turned right.-luinded into a paddock of dipped .sheep, where scent gave out. Hounds Mere then lilted, and thrown off again into Mr Manchester's, where another hare was put 11]-), hul scent now was worse than ever, and she gave hounds ;i very patchy run lor nearly three-quarters ol an hour. It Mas disappointing that scent out here altogether, as hounds have yet to be blooded this season. A return was then made to “To Ra,” ivhere the very enjoyable afternoon tea provided by Mr Manchester was much appreciated. The following were. out- The Master (Mr N. A. Rattray) oil Grev star; Huntsman (T. Hobbs), on Conductor; \\ Kp (S. Turner), <>n The Trimmer; Misses C. MeLaehlan, on Auburn;.ll. M.-Lacl dan, on Rooster; Holmes, oil Ginger: Murray, on a cream; Mr,-.,s J. S. Manchester, on Colleen ; A. Medlieolt, on Kilvpra; R Rill-don, on Self Defence: M. Meehan oil Grey Ronald :.M. M.edlieott, oil Ihe Joker; J. Holmes, on Tornado; L. A. Manchester, on Mam- LauderA. Ruddonkkiu. on Anthony: L Gieson, on Naughty Peter: J. Medlieott, on a Masterpiece mare; and many spectators in ears. HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETING. About thirty householders attended the meeting held in the AYaimate District High School. The chairman of the committee (Mr R. R. Hurst) presided. The ha la tire sheet showed that the, financial year closed with a credit balance of L'GS os 3d.

la moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the chairtnnn remarked that there were two or throe “ttie matters which were Pot included m the report. During the year Mr Akhurst had presented the school M’itli a number of pictures which had been framed and hung on the walls. Mr Menvies had also presented pictures. Air Bishop tied framed over half the pictures free of <ost, but he did not desire any vote of thanks. He was sure tin- onnuniUoe and staff u-onld very much appreciate any further donations of pictures for tile school, as the walls were.' very bare. Air Hurst said the Director of Education (Air Ca ugh'ey) had recently visited AVaimnle, and as a consequence he was .sending down the Department’s chief architect, who Mould go into the question of the re-modelling of the school with a vieM- to hotter ventilation. He had much pleasure in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet.

Rev. Canon Cocks seconded * the motion. He said he was pleased to see that the year had been more economical than the previous one. He would like to know if the present heating system was proving cheaper that, the old style of healing the school. 4 Air 11. Munifoi'd, janitor, said he though t the system was much cheaper. AYhore they used 14 tons of coal previously, they now use none, and in place of tom- cords of ivood burned formerly, only half a cord was used, and 12 tons of coke. Rev. Canon Cocks asked what was being done with the CCS 5s 3d—was if set aside with a view to anything? The chairman said they sometimes had to work on overdraft. It required that amount to come and go on.

ATr Paul said that the amount represented the credit, balance at 28th February, when the financial year ended. Since that time the committee had held tivo meetings at M-hieh accounts Mere passed for payment, and the money soon limited away. The actual position that night was that after accounts iroro paid there would only he about £32 in hand, and the committee had to work on that amount until June before any more Mould he received for incidentals. The motion to adopt (he report and ba'unee sheet Mas earned unanimously. Ten nominations were received for (lie nine vacancies, and flic linl’ot resulted in file following being elected ; Mrs E. C. O’Brien, Airs Dr. Pitts, .Messrs AY. Anderson, G. AY. Campbell. AA r . F. George. R. R. Hurst, AA'. Meadows, AA’. Reid and AA'. P. AVilsou. A vote of thanks Mas passed to the Alinistors’ Association, on tlie motion of Air C. L. H. Gunn. Another motion passed, at the instance of Airs K. IS. Hurst, was one of appreciation of the good work during the year of .the teachers of both the primary and secondary departments. At flic subsequent meeting of the committee, Air R. R. Hurst Mas reelected chairman. COUNTY COUNCIL. The AA'aimate Ciijuty Council' met on Friday morning. Present.— Councillors 11. R. S. Johnstone (chairman), A. S. Elwortliy, H. AI. AA’hatman, R. Sinclair, J. Bitehener. ALP., J. Driniian, AA r . Lindsay, A. Garland, H. Cam-cron. CM AI R AI AN’S STATEAIF.NT. The chairman reported that he had attended the last meeting at Timaru of tho Highways Council No. 15, and

outlined u'hat business had been done. The business of chief interest to AA’ai-m.-ite County ivas tlm recommendation to have tlie road leading to Brnssell’s bridge declared a temporary highway. The traffic fa'ly on the Lower Pareora bridge had been completed, and when the analysis ivas completed they would lie able to approach the Highway Board on the matter of the new bridge. In reply to Councillnr Whatman, tlie chairman said that the idea of Ins motion, which was carried at the last meeting of the Alain Highways Council, and which asked for the collection of a larger revenue from motor vehicles than at present, was for the monel- to he spent by the Council on any country road it deemed iieeessnrv. The Higlnvay Board could still give I hem the present sillisidy for the main higlnvay, but the extra subsidy could not he spent anywhere in the County at the discretion of the Council.

FT NA NCI AL ST ATE AIENT. Councillor AA'liatman presented the folloiviug financial statement: —The credit balance at the bank amounted to £2441. lls Sd. Tlie accounts presented to-day amounted to £4,229 Ms. Tlie receipts since last meeting were £7BB 9s lid, made up of rates £4 11 'Bs bd. general receipts £347 Is Cd; total £7BB 9s lid. . The report ivas approved. Councillor AA'liatman reeoniended that the question of constructing a petrol bowser in the Council yard bo gone into by the new Council. ENGINEERS’ REPO RT. The engineer's report ivas adopted. The lender of Air Hanilyn for tho construction of the bridge over the Bounidale Creek in the ALikikihi Riding ivas accepted. Councillor Lindsay reported that the Railway Department had made a much better approach to the railway gate at Htudbolnie Junction. The work had been done promptly, and a good job had been made of it. It ivas decided to thank tire Railway Department for their promptness in carrying out the work. 11l the matter of the chocked condition of Anderson’s drain in the Deep Creek Riding, it was decided to dralithe attention of the occupier of the property. Air Ruddenklau, to the state of the drain, and request that the matter be attended to. Regarding ivorks in the AA’aibao Riding, it ivas decided to have sums p’uced on the estimates for. repairs to Alenzies, Alcßae’s and Station Peak mads, and likeivise for the culvert over the hollow near the AVaihuna bridge.

The engineer was instructed to report on the best method of dealing with the three culverts necessary on the A 7 allev Read. The engineer ivus empowered to prepare contracts for necessary work in the various ridings, with a view tq ' keeping the contractors supplied with I ivovk. Councillor Bitelioner dreM- attention to the need for repairs to lAe Hook Road from the Alain Road to Mhere the Hook school road branched off. T'--- \Yaiina'“ Am-'ii!- Alan's ed'eiof 70 hags oats at. 3s !)d per bushel, ivas aeeepled, subject to delivery being given when required. I REPORTS. The \Yailiao AYatcv Race Committee reported that there ivas a good supply of water in a'l races. The ranger reported that 14 horses and 70 cattle had been released during the month. COR R ESPON D KNCE. The Rluecliffs School Committee asked for a bridge across the Otaio liver to allow of children getting to school. The chairman said the work had been authorised for some time, and an extra grant had been obtained. The bridge was between the Upper Pareora and Otaio Ridings. He would like to see tenders called and Hie bridge gone on ivitb. ft was a matter between the two ridings. Councillor E worthy concurred with the chairman's remarks. I It ww also decided to call for tenders for tlie erection of the bridge. | Air Erie N. A. PsileJVni applied for | permission to erect two swing gates across the Old Pentland Hills road. — Granted. All- A. M’Pherson, Glennvy. requested permission Li erect •> telephone lit.,, from party line to his residence. — Granted, subject to the usual conditions. A similar request u-as received from AD- John E. ( oj M'ie, ' ‘’"•■cdnivh.'i nl.-. ’ Glenavy.—Granted, subject to tho usual conditions. Airs 1-1. Y.’iJkes, Parker’s Road, ivrole complaining of cows grazing oil the road in front of her property. — Received. Tlie C.F.C.A. asked permission to erect kerbside bowser at their store at Aforven. —Granted, subject to tli-‘ usual conditions.

The chairman said the Hospital Ro-.rd’s ael -on v.v • a, move in the right direction. lie moved that a reply he sent stating that tho Council appreciated the stand the Board ivas taking, and Mould do what it could ivhen application for lvork came before the Council.

Councillor Li itlsuv said he agree 1 with the princip e, hilt could see the probability of the work hoi i:j; (loin; in iJio boroughs, while the counties would psiv lor it. Could not the work be I-ji’-mI .> ( • 3-,e Councillor Sinclair said that at the present time able-bodied men were receivin'.!; ebariiable aid, and vreiv doinji no work for it. If the proposal was put into force there would not be so inanv applications for charitable aid. The clia rnuui pointed out that the Hospital Board wou'd pay for tho work, and not the County. All tho County did was lo find file work. Councillor Bileliener said the Hospital Board was to he heartily congratulated on the stand it had taken. Bequests for rharilnhlo aid would not he so frequent if a man had to Work lor it. Councillor Lindsay made it plain that he was not objecting to the, primtji'e, hut yas opposed to the principle of one body paying and another body getting the work. The K ectric Power Board forwarded a list of 1 places and dates at which it was intended to hold nnblie meetings in connection with the forthcoming loan poll, and asked the Council to arrange that members of the respective Comity ridings take the chair at llieso ncetings. The Kloctrie Power Board also wrote informing the Council that an election was required for three Mienilv"-. nl tho Power Board for the combined district: of Wuimato Comity and Borough, that sue!) elec! : e” ' ould place in conjunction witli the election of members of the Connlv Council on Wednesday, 12th May, 'IO2O. The Board also wrote that a poll would I bo taken on the same date in the South Canterbury clectrie power district, on a proposal to borrow the sum of .CPI,OOO for the benefit of the ■ Waimate Special Area. I