TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 19 March 1927, Page 7

TEMUKA.

(From Onr Own Correspondent.) BOWLING. The final match of the rinks championship iqr the Brown Cup was played on Thursday afternoon, between rinks comprising Roberts, Taylor, B. Lovens, Harvey (s), and Sinclair, Stewart, Dr jMclnness, and AlcCallum (s). On the fifteenth head ihe scores were filteen all. The next two heads yielded singles tor AlcCallum, jfjut- Harvey scorod six in the nexU'three heads, leaving McCallum with four to tie m tlie last head. This yielded only two, leaving Harvey tho wanner by two points. The final of tho B grade singles was played between G. Bierce, and J. Watson, the former winning a very close contest, by 21 points to 19. This completes the club ■ competitions for the season. TUG-OF-WAR CHAMPIONSHIPS A meeting was held on A) ednesday evening to discuss tlic organisation of the South Island Tug-ot-War Championships. There were present Air J. Fisher (chairman), Messrs Dennison, S. Harvey, Z. Kay, P. Allfrey, G. Currie, D. South, R. Jam.esou, AA . Phillips, G. Pierce, J. Moulton, T. Scott, S. Douglas and tho secretary (Mr A. Beck). There were also present members of the ladies’ committee. —Mesdames Taylor, Dennison, Jamieson, and Messrs Higgenbottom and Jamieson. It was decided to have the Temuka Municipal and Pipe Bands in attendance. Tho secretary had already several donations and goods had been forthcoming. Tho following were appointed to constitute the appeal committee; Messrs J. Filjlier, P. AlllTcy, W. Phillips, G. Pierce, Jamieson and A. R. Beck. It was decided to close the entries on 26th March at 8 p.m.

NOTES. A euchre party and dance willl be held under T,he auspices ot the Municipal band, in the Parish Hall next Wednesday evening. Tho district electors’ rolL is now ready for inspection. The supplementary' roll now open, closes on April Illtli at 5' p.m. The Temuka Bicycle and Athletic club will hold a road race on Thursday evening next entries for which close with the secretary, Mr D. O'Connor, to-night. DANCE. A St. Patrick’s night dance organised bv the Catholic Tennis Club w;// held in the Club Rooms on Thursday evening, when very large numbers o', both townspeople and visitors were present. Ihe hall was decorated with myriads of short green, yellow and white streamers suspended in long rows from-the ceiling. Extras were supplied by Misses Edna AicGarva, A. Hannifan and D. Sheen. During the evening, a baritone solo was rendered by Mr F. Dwan, who was accompanied by Mr J. Rorrack, junr. A lucky spot waltz was held, Hie winners being .found In,.Miss N. Charles and Mr J. iftonribllyc Supper was provided by the ladies’ committee. Mr J. Farrell wars a capable M.C. PERSONAL.

Aliss Margery A. Foster, Temuka, ms accepted a position .under * the oulhland Education Board and leaves :ext week for Tuatapeio, where she will take up her new duties on April Ist.

“REX THE AYONDER HORSE’

TO-NIGHT.

Alountains and p aims, mystery vous and sunlit val.eys —every variety of scenery to be found witlpn a hundred miles of ALoapa, Neuada, were used iu the new Alaster Picture starring “Rex” the king of wild horses. It is “Black Cyclone,” hailed ns a sensational noveltv film to be screened at Temuka to-night. “Blaey Cyclone” - tells the story of Rex’s love tor Lady, and the many adventures that befell them. Jim Williams, Kathleen Collins, and Christian Frank, play the only human roles in the picture. Good supporting pictures wifi aKo be screened. THE RECENT DISTURBANCES.

Arising-out of the disturbances which occurred in Temuka last Saturday and Sunday evening, several persons will appear before the at Temuka in clue course.

TENNIS. The match Temuka v. Geraldine which was postponed last Saturday on account of the rain, was played on the Geraldine courts on '‘.’hursday afternoon. The result was not decided till almost the last set. The Temuka visitors ■were most hospitably entertained by the ladies < f the Geraldine Club. Following are details:— Men’s Singles. AY. Pearse v. Dr Paterson 9 2 F. Comer v. Bunion 7 9 R. Lee v. Christophers 2 9 R. Malcolm v. A. Sharpe 7 9 E. North v. R. Sharpe 3 9 C. Walker v. Bennett 2 9 Ladies’ Singles. Miss Poultney v. Miss Cowio ... 7 J Miss Oldfield v. Mrs Brenton ... 7 .1 Miss Comer v. Miss Crawford ... 7 6 Miss Twomoy v. Miss Kennedy 7 5 Miss Davidson v. Alls Barker ... 7 5 Miss Slattcrv v. Airs Christophers 7 2 Men’s Doubles. Pearse and Comer v. Paterson and Bunion ••• 9 7 Lee ami Alalcolm v. Christophers and A. Sharpe 4 9 North and Walker v. R. Sharpe and Bennett 9 7 Ladies’ Doubles. Alisses Poultney and Oldfield v. Aliss Cowio and Airs Brenton 7 0 Aliases Coiner and Twomcy v. Aliases Crawford and Kennedy 2 7 Alisses Davidson and Slattery v. Mrs Barker and Airs Christophers 7 2 Combined Doubles. Pearse and Aliss Oldfield v. Dr Paterson and Alias Crawford 9 8 Coiner and Aliss Comer v. Burdon and Alias Cowie 4 9 Alalco’m and Aliss Poultney v. Chiistophors and Airs Brenton 9 4 Lee and Alias Twoiney v. R. Sharpe and Airs Barker ... 6 9 North and Alitss Davidson v. A. Sharpe and Alias Kennedy ... 1 9 AValker and Alias Slattery v. Bennett and Airs Christophers 5 9 Totals: Temuka, 13 sets, 144 games; Geraldine, 11 sets, 146 games. PUBLIC LIBRARY.

A meeting of the committee of the Temuka Public Library was held last evening. Present —Air G. B. Cartwright (president), Alesdames Gibb, Scrimshaw, Smart, Shiels, Aliss Alanson, Alessrs J. T. Smart, F. AY. Salmon, R. Alalcolm, AY. B. Sutcliffe, T. Edwards, AV. F. Evans, L. G. Scrimshaw, and the secretary (Air F. J. Smith).

It was recommended that the hours of the reading room be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, except on Saturday, when it will be open until 10 p.m.; the circulating library to bo epen from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 'Tuesdays and Saturdays, and every evening from 7 to 8 p.m., except on Saturday, when it will be open until 9.30 p.m. Tile recommendation was approved, with tho exception that the hours on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons were extended to 5.30. On the motion of Alessrs Evans and Scrimshaw, the librarian’s salary was increased by £l7 per annum. Air Malcolm brought up the question of letting the members’ room for the purpose of meetings. It was agreed to lot the room from 8 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. at a rental of 7s 6d.

The secretary reported that a wellid tended meeting of ladies had been bold that afternoon in connection with the bazaar, and a provisional list of stan-noJders ivas arranged.

BRPUTA'JTOXS TO Tl-1E MAYOR. On llmrsday evening a deputation. uy Luc -Mayor v .uc . L-. JLvaii.'s) huii.l‘u upon Luo Mayor at m.s lesiueuCe, null tee oOjeei 01 uoiainrng ms eoiLsent lo again accept nonnuatJuii ior me- .Mayoralty. tr. it vans suiu Una all tho Counoillor.s jiao not ueeu auie to allenu. As Jvepiig,-ytayor, no couict say mac tno auaiis ot \lie .borough Juiu been couuueieu most barniuniousiy during tne past two years. lie nau been on tnu tur twenty years, ana had sat UiK.ei eie.y -Uayur, and tie was ausoiutely satisnen tnat tneir present -Mayor, nad devoted ait the energy and tne nudity that the most exacting could reasonauiy expect from a -Mayor, (Applause). lie felt that tne nrst two years of oince was only sufheont tor one to feet mat lie was getting into harness. Air Cartwright nad not only solved the .borough, nut lie had gone out ot lus way to assist other districts, and lie nad never Oeen called upon to assist without having responded generously. Thu past term was' two years of narmony. The .Mayor had always been most courteous to tho Council, amt il' lie erred at all, it was that lie allowed Councillors too much indulgence. On belialt of the deputation, he hoped that -Ur Cartwright would accept nomination, and in me event ol a contest, the deputation would pledge themselves to do their utmost to put Air Cartwright at the top of the poll. Or. Ale [.lines said that be was very plea-eel to see that tile .Deputy-Mayor Headed the deputation, and he (tlm speaker) would not be honest if be cud nut say that if there was anyone who deserved the honour it was the •Deputy-Mayor, who aas a tower of 'Strength in lue Council. (Applause), lie hud been agreeably disappointed wctli the Mayor’s term of office, oeeause being a busy man, and connected with 'important organisations in the town, he (the speaker) had formed the opinion that that Air Cartwright would not have the time to devote to the town affairs, but this was obviously wrong. He imped that Alt; Cartwright would give his consent, and if there was an election he need not have any fear of the result. Cr. J. S. Sinclair endorsed all the .se.itiment.s of the previous speakers. The Alayoress also had done her share ot the work nobly and well. Cr. J. Cook was convinced that if they searched tlm whole of the district, they could not find a more able man to uii the'position. Cr. Evans said that if the other Councillors who were absent ha<!( come along, they would have endorsed all that had been said. 'Tho Council did appreciate what the Alayoress had done, and he hoped that Mr Cartwright’s answer would be a favourable one.

In reply, the Mayor said that one could not help but feel highly honoured to he waited upon by representatives of the Council, and asked to again accept, nomination for Alayor. He had been a ’member of the Council for 16 years, and on the first occasion, much to his surprise, ho had been returned at the top oP the poll. The work in the town was getting more and more important. During his term as) Alayor, lie had nothing but the highest praise for the manner in which ho had been supported by the Councillors. IV- was specvhflly pleased to hear the appreciative remarks about Mrs Cartwright, and he coukl assure those present that he could not have carried on without her help! With the consent of the Alayoress, he would say straight out that lie would accede to their request. (Loud applause). Cr, Evans said that ini the event of a contest, the members of the deputalion would pledge themselves to see that their present Alarm* was returned at the. top of the poll. (Applause).

MRS. T. TILBItOOK. Airs T. Tdbrook, who lias represented Temuka and Geraldine Borougli on the South Canterbury Hospital Board, was waited upon on Thursday eventing by a deputation consisting of Mesdames G. IS. Cartwright, J. Cross, F. Beri, D. Alclnnes, and the Mayor, (Air G. B. Cartwright), Councillors AV. F. Evans, T. Gunnion, A. 11. Fenn, A. W. Buzan, J. B. Sinclair and D. Aid lilies. Tho Alayor apologised for tlie absence of Councillors 1. S. Lee and D. White. There was a strong feeling in the district- that Airs Tdbrook was the right person to represent them. Airs Beri, Councillors Alclnnes, Fenn, Sinclair, Gunnion and Buzan spoke in similar strain. Airs Tilbrook. in reply, said that it would be very hard not to feel touched by the words of appreciation expressed that night. During the past six years the work had grown considerably, and .Hie hud Imped that they would find some one more suited foi) the position, but evidently they desired her to again offer herself for nomination. Councillor Alclnnes said that the levy from the Borough had increased from the time he was Alayor, from £BS to nearly £3OO. This was quite true, but the secretary had informed her a greater sum than that was returned by the Charitable Aid Board, quite apart from the services rendered by the hospital. She could only thank them again for again honouring her, and if they felt that she was wanted for the position, she was willing to otter herself for nomination.