TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 23 March 1927, Page 13

TEMUKA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Air C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., presided over the fortnightly witting of the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. ON LICENSED PREMISES. Herbert James Hobbs was charged with lowing been found on licensed premises wnen such- premises are required to be closed., He was also charged with using indecent language within the hearing of • persons m a public place. He pleaded not guilty to the first charge, and guilty to the second. Constable Kearney stated that about 10 tt.m. on a Sunday, he saw defendant going r.nto the hotel, and lie followed. On being questioned, defendant said that he had, gone into the hotel to see two stonemasons, but could not remember their names. The licensee was not on the premises at the time. Defendant showed signs of having had liquor. Defendant stated that he had gone to see two slaters who were working on the same job, ami they were all going to Milford Lagoon. Tim Magistrate: “Have you a ear?” Defendant: “No, we were going to get a taxi, and goi fishing.” The Magistrate: “Were you fishing at the hotel. (Laughter). Is Iherc a telephone in the hotel?” queried the Magistrate. Defendant: ‘I don’t know.”

In answer to the! Magistrate, defendant stated that he lived about a mile from the hotel. The Magistrate stated that he defendant’s tale was a very thin one, anti he was not satisfied that defendant was there for a lawful purpose. Ho would be convicted and fined £2 and costs. In connection with the second charge, to- which the defendant had pleaded guilty, Sergeant Divan said that this oifenee took place on the evening of the same day, when defendant, who was under the influence of liquor, used the language complained of to his wife in the street. The Magistrate: “Was it lurid, Sergeant.” Sergeant Divan: “Oh no, it was not of the first class order, sir.” Continuing, Sergeant Divan said that defendant was not a bad sot of fellow, but drink was his trouble. The Magistrate said that this was probably right. Defendant would be convicted, and ordered to come op for sentence in three months, a special condition being that lie refrain from entering hotels or taking intoxicating liquori dining that period. OVER-LOADING. Donald Finlay Campbell was charged with driving a motor lorry along a public place with a greater load than the .said lorry was licensed to carry. He pleaded guilty. Sergeant Divan stated that the lorry was licensed to carry four tons, and on this occasion the load weighed 5 tons 10 cwts. The load which consisted of 59 sacks of wheat, was taken from one farm, and rather than do two trips, defendant had risked doing it in one. Defendant stated that he was only an empoyee, and ho was not acquainted with the licensed maximum load. Sergeant Divan explained that they had not been noitfied that the case was not to be defended, and there was one witness present. Defendant was convicted and fined £3, and costs 20s. NO LIGHT. For riding a bicycle at night without a light, Frederick William Field was convicted and fined 10s, with costs 10s. ERRING MOTORISTS. Richard Brooks Edmonds was charged with driving a motor-car in a dangerous manner along the Alain South Road. Defendant did not appear. Frederick Thomas Bonham stated that he was driving a ear from Tiinaru to Temuka, and when near the Temukft bridge, he saw a car coming along Epworth Road. Witness sounded the horn, but thd other driver took no notice, and witness stopped the car well on to his correct side of thq road. Defendant was on his wrong side of the road, and kept) on until lie struck Witness's car.

To Sergeant Dwan: “Defendant cut the corner when' turning into the Main Road. It cost £33 to repair the car. After the collision, witness spoke to defendant, who seemed, to be half stupid about the whole occurrence. To the Magistrate: Had the. defendant been on lus proper side, the collision would not have occurred. There were three Maoris in the car with defendant. D. Ashley, Post Offifce employee, Timaru, stated that he accompanied the previous witness, and the evidence given was correct. Defendant’s evidence, which was given to the police at Auckland, was to the effect that lie was travelling from Dunedin to Christchurch and when turning the corner in question, he had kept well to the left, but the high fence had obscured his vision. The damage to his car amounted to £5. Defendant was convicted and fined £5, with costs £2 Bs. His license was ordered to be endorsed. The Magistrate remarked that he had no power to allow damages. William Steven Parr, who did not appear, was charged with driving a motor-truck, in a manner dangerous to. the public. George McMillan, bus driver, employed by Lister and Oliphant, stated that on February 2lst. he was driving a bus. between Titnaru and Temuka. After entering the Borough, he stopped to allow a lady passenger to get off, and he had just collected her fare, when he felt something hit the rear of the bus, and on looking out, ho saw a Ford truck swerve across the road. The truck did not stop, and lie estimated the speed at 25 to 30 miles an hour. The damage to tho bus was £5. To the Magistrate: The bus was stopped fully half a minute before the bump took place. Witness took tho number of the truck, and passed it to tho police. A. J. McPherson, Town Clerk, stated that he was a passenger on tho day in question. The bus, which was on its correct side, was stopped fully half a minute, and tho lorry driver had ample time to see it. Constable Southworth stated that lie had examined the bus, and there was a dent in the rear righthand corner. Tie had inspected tlie road, and there was the track of a sharp skid right across the road, apparently where the truck had skidded. He saw the truck jn the Power Board yard, and the rear side mudguard was smashed. - r Apparently the front of the truck had missed, but the rear wheels had swerved in and collided with the bus.., -Tho Magistrate said that: it >vas •clearly jj, case of negligence. Defendant would be convicted and fined £3 with costs 265. Sarah Johnston was charged with driving a motor-car in a dangerous manner in lower King Street. She pleaded guilty. Sergeant Dwan statyd that defendant was driving her car along King Street, and when . turning lint© 'High Street, she had collided with another car. There was a lot of traffic about at tho time, and evidently she did not notice the other car. She was not an experienced driver. The Magistrate saiid that evidently it was an error of judgment, and there was practically no damage done. He would not enter a conviotf.on, but simply order the defondant to pay costs, which amounted to £2 la.

SAIALL ARMS ACT. William Ewart Roiinithorne (Air Scott) was charged that, being the owner of a shot gun, he did fail to notify a change of address. He pleaded guilty. Sergeant Divan stated that the defendant formerly resided in Temuka, and had removed to Timaru, leaving the shot gun at his mother’s place. Later on, lie had lent it to another man.. Mr Scott said that defendant had left Temuka in 1,921, and the gun was loaned in August 1925. It was not a ease for a heavy penalty. • Defendant was convicted and fined 10s, with costs 10s. CLAIM FOR RENT. G. R .Parke, Alilforel, sought to recover from Jacob fteyn, the sum of £4 tOs, being six weeks’ rent. Air G. J. Walker (joynt and Walker) appeared for plamtin, and Air Aleitae represented derendant. Plaintiff stated that he had employed the defendant and bis wife, the agreement being £4 IDs per week with free house. 'lnis was subsequently reduced to £3 10s. Defendant became dissatisfied, and asked witness for an increase, out witness gave him notice to leave. Tins was on October 24th., anil on November Ist., witness gave defendant a cheque and told him that tho rent of the house was 15s per week. Defendant said that this was all rigid., but had not vacated the house on December Ist., and witness handed him an account for rent amounting to £3 5s and was again met with the remark that this was all right. Defendant left tiic house a. fortnight later, but no vent was paid. lo Air Ale line : Notice was given on 24th. October,-when they were carting couch in the paddock. It was a fourroonied house, with electric light and hot and cold water, and it was worth 15s per week. There was no such arrangement made that defendant should pay ior me lighting m lieu of the rent. Witness paid for installing the light. Deiendant had given every satisfaction. There had been no agreement regading 9- rise in wages. Witness had installed a miilking plant, and this decreased the work.

Mr Alcßae outlined the case for the defendant, and the Alagistrate said that both parties were agreed on certain points, and it would only he necessary to give evidence regardingl the tenancy of the. cottage. Deiendant stated that plaintiff had given him an account for a- month's rent on December Ist., but he had ignored it, as he had no house to go to. There had been no mention of rent when plaintiff gave witness the cheque lor wages on November Ist.

The Alagistrate :‘On what grounds did you expect to occupy the house without paying rent?” Deiendant: “T could not get a house anywhere, and L could not go out on the road. Besides, the house was not worth 15s per week.” The> Alagistrate: “That is a different matter altogether.” f lhe Defendant: “1 understand that) they must give you time to get out.” In answer to Air Walker, defendant said that he had notl mentioned in his letter to Joynt and Walker about the agreement with defendant regarding paying for the light in lieu of rent, because it had not occurred to him. He had vacated the! cottage on December lOfcli., and he would have had to pay rent if ho had occupied another house. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £4 5s 6d, with costs of Court 21s, and solicitor’s fee, 265. DISORDERLINESS. Frances Williams, who was arrested by Constable Soutlnvorth on Saturday evening, was charged with being disorderly 'while drunk in a public place. He pleaded guilty. Sergeant Divan stated that on Saturday evening, defendant was in King Street, and for some reason or other had a set against Constable Southworth. The constable was on duty, and! defendant kepi “playing him out” as he passed, and finally defendant was taken in charge. Defendant was a returned soldier, and a man that should not take drink. Defendant had been previously before tbe Court, but on that occasion ALr Alosley refused to issue a prohibitiion order on the grounds that as defendant was a carrier and his duty took him into hotels, it would probably interfere with his employment. Defendant had now lgft this job and was at other work.

The Alagistrate: “Do you consent to a prohibition order, AVilliams?” Defendant: No sir, I nnf starting business for myself, and I think I can take a pull now.” The Alagistrate: “I can’t issue a prohibition order unless there are a specified number of convictions, but 1 will prohribit you if I can. Your trouble seems to be drink, and if you don’t attempt to save yourself, I will.” After perusing the Act, the Alagistrate said that he did not have the power to issue a prohibition order. Addressing defendant he said: “Do you know that I can fine you up to £lO, or send you to prison for three months. The worst feature about that cs, should a fine be inflicted, it would come out of the mouths! of your wife and children. lam not going to send you to prison, but you will be cnvictcd and ordered come up for sentence in six months, a condition bcr.ng that you do not enter licensed premises within that time, and that you will also refrain from taking intoxicating Inquor unless for medical 'purposes.” The Magistrate warned defendant that if those conditions wore not complied with, lie would be brought up and dealt with on the present charge.

CIVIL COURT. Judgment by default was given in the following ease :—W. M. Rudd (A‘ l Smith) v. Charles Boot, claim £1 16s Id, costs 10s. . , • A. 11. Fenn (ATr G. J. Walker) claimed from H. Robinson the sum of £7 14s 8d on a judgment summons Defendant was) cross-examined by Mr Walker, hut no order was made. Jas. Niven and Co. (Air Ij. J. Smith) sought to recover from AY. Ives, the sum of £8 19s 2d. on a judgment summons, but after hearing the evidence, no order was made. ST. PETER’S CHURCH.

DEDICATION OF SANCTUARY. The dedication ceremony of the now completed sanctuary in St. 1 etei s Church was performed on iuesuay evening by the Right Rev. \\ est-\\ atson, Bishop of Christchurch. The accommodation of the church was veil taxed, the gathering being representative ol every part of tho community. There were a Iso present. —Arc h d eacou Julius of Timaru, Rev. A. H. Norris (formerly Vicar of Temuka) who acted as Bishop’s chaplain, Rev R. de Lambert (Vicar of Fairlife), Rev. C. - C. Oldham (Vicar of Pleasant Point), and Rev. IT. Purchase (Vicar of Geraldine). Miss D. Comer presided at the organ, and there was a full attendance of the. choir under Mr B. Hughes. Tho actual ceremony of consecrat.bn and dedication of the altar was preceded by a devotional service conducted by the Vicar, Rev. G. N. Watson. The Rev. de Lambert read the first lesson, and the Rev. H. Purchase the second. At the completion of the prayers following the Creed, the two wardens of the Church, accompanied by the Vicar, advanced to the Bibliop and read the petition requesting his Lordship in the name of the parishioners to consecrate and dedicate the new addition to- the chancel. In the course of an inspiring sermon, ITis Lordship expressed his pleasure at being present with them that evening,

and rejoiced with them in the dedication and consecration oi : that beautiful addition to their Church, an addition which had been made possible through the generosity or a loving father, and loving brothers in memory of their sons and brothers who had given their lives in the Great War., Continuing, his Lordship appealed to his hearers to consecrate their lines'in ihe erection of a truly spiritual building, for their lives were not only of consequence to themselves, but Lie lives of others depended on them. They had to bear the weight and responsibility of those who came after. Coinitig from the Old Country, one could not hut feel the tremendous importance of the early days in New Zealand, but when they thought of the future, full of promise and brightness, they could sec they were still in the early days, and a special responsibility ami a special privilege rested on them. The idea of sac-mice, his Lordship declared, must be at the very heart ot their religion. Where there was sacrifice, there must also be love—there must be giving—for this was the root of all their religion. He stated there was an unwritten obligation on a"I to bear the burdens of each other, and thus fulfil the law of Christ the Master.

'flic Vicar announced that the consecration of the sanctuary would bo continued by the ce.'ebration ot Holy Communion in the morning, when the Liishop would be celebrant.

At the close of the dedication service, a social function was held in the Hall for the purpose of allowing the Li-iiop and his wife to meet the parishioners. 'l'lie hall was artistically decorated with evergreens and autumnal blossoms, aiul again there was a very large attendance. The Vicar said that although it was the Lenten season they slum.cl have a social on the completion of consecrations. The Teinuka people were very grateful to his Lordship for coming down, and also for the opportunity ot meeting him and Mrs West-Watson socially. Mr W. E. Boys, peoples’ warden, extended to his Lordship a mast cordial welcome. Mr L. H. OrbeJl, on behalf of Winchester, said that the consecration of the new chancel was of deepest interest to all, but particularly to those who where associated with the early history of St. Peter’s Church. The new chancel would remain for alt time as a memorial to the Talbotfamily, and there was no need for any words from him to echo this sentiment. He went on to recount the magnificent work done by the Church in the dark days of the Great War. He maintained that they would never have won the war, but for the work and assistance of the Church. He looked on the Church as the mainspring of the Brit fell nation. The various demonstrations were all fighting for the same end, but with diflereut weapons. (Applause.) 11l- W. Mihaka said that, speaking as a Maori, lit was a dear thing for them to welcome a Bishop into- their midst. He welcomed liis Lordship most cordially and heartily on behalf of the native parishioners. 'The Bishop in reply, acknowledged tlieir kindness in allowing them that opportunity of meeting parishioners that evening. He had previously visited Winchester and Temuka, but on that occasion he had not been accompanied by his wife. He wished it had been his privilege to know the late Mr Talbot. The late gentleman must have been a man of outstanding personalty, and one whose activities in the Church in South Canterbury were a feature of the work accomplished by the pioneers. The speaker was pleased to know that the memory of this fine man was commemorated in the beautiful memorial. He thanked Messrs Boys and Orbell for theilr words of welcome. It was encouraging to the clergy to receive so much help as was given by the laity. tie also thanked specially Air Mihaka for the Maoris’ welcome. He had visited the children of the Pa, but had not had the privilege of meeting more of the local natives. He has just had a very fine welcome from the Maoris there. It was one of the greatest pleasures of the time he had had in New Zealand to meet so many Maoril friends. Ho said he had heard . mention of a curate for the Temuka Parish—yes even In those “bad butter” times. (Laughter.) He recognised that the Temuka parish was an important one, and, that the work there was strenuous. He declared that the work < f the clergy was no easy job. He concluded by thanking them most heartily for their cordial welcome.

Archdeacon Julius, in a brief address, said that the new addition added extra ordinarily to the dignity of the budding. Sometimes where money was difficult to raise, such a gift as this came with tremendous power. This was the first time, he added amidst loud laughter, that they had a new building without first having a fire. There was room for development in this parish, and he was sure that the time had come when they would have to consider the idea mentioned by the Bishop—that was, that there was need for a curate. He was sure, however, that they would] attain this end only by united effort of the part of all the parishioners. (Applause.) The Rev. A. H. Norris, in a particularly happy speech, expressed his pleasure in being amongst them all once again. During the evening, a musical programme was contributed by the following Choir Boys, anthem, “Hail the Sabbath Morn,” Mrs Leslie Talbot, solo, “Thank God for a Garden,” Messrs Cyril Davies and L. Talbot, pianoforte duet, “Miss Ivy Ives, solo'; M iss R. Comer, and Rev. G. N. ."Watson, vocal duet, “When Song is Sweet.” As supper was being dispensed the Bishop and his wife were introduced to the members of the congregation personally.

TEMUKA AND GERALDINE A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. SHOW ARRANGEMENTS. A meeting of the committee of tho Temuka ami Geraldine A. and P. Association was held bn Tuesday afternoon, there being present—Messrs A. G. Macdonald (president), W. E. Evans, J. Wordsworth, H M. Verrall, J. Paterson. M. H. McLeod, J. Elliott, M. Charters, G. Fletcher, F. South, (i. Ward, E. Hnylnirst, R. A. Dixon, F. Charles, A. J. Davey, D. E. : Lewis, D. It. Paterson, L. A. Nicholas and J. C. Bisdee.

The chairman apologised for the absence of the Secretary (Mr J. Kennedy), who was at Geraldine attending a deputation to the Minister of Education. Mr W. F. Evans acted as secretary in lieu of Mr Kennedy. The secretary was appointed to attend tho annual conference of tho Royal Agricultural Society to be held in Wellington on May 26th. A discussion took place concerning the course lqr the jumping events at the forthcoming show. It was stated that complaints had been made concerning these events being held too close to the fence, and in proximity, to the spectators. In the event of a mishap, there might be some clanger. It was resolved that a hurdle fence, about a chain long, be erected at the western, brush jumping hurdle, with a view to keeping the crowd behind the barrier. Mr M. H McLeod reported for tho special committee, which waited on Mil T. D. Burnett, M.P., in connection with his trophy offered for the best kept farm. It had been agreed that the same committee should meet at a Inter date, and frame conditions regarding the trophy, to be submitted to the various A. and P. Associations. It was explained that Mr Burnett’s idea was to foster increased production, irrespective of the size of farmers’ holdings,

and thus bring about a more intensive cultivation. Tiie committee, of which Mr Burnett himself was a member, was to draw up the conditions and submit them to this Association before forwarding them to the other South Canterbury Associations for approval. The suggestion of Mr Burnett was to find the most profitable methods of farming. Mr F. South pointed out, that there were difficulties in arriving at a satisfactory financial basis. A farmer’s annual balance sheets were difficult to arrive at, and the best actual farmers could not always show the best balance sheet. He thought that, if the judges were- to visit the nominated holdings about four times during the year and judge accordingly, a much sounder policy would bo adopted. Otner members who had discussed the proposal with Mr Burnett were of opinion that he was himself seized of the difficulty arising from the balancesheet system, and was prepared to leave the framing of the rules of competition in tho hands of tho committee. It was also understood that in tho event of no suitable scheme being drawn up, Mr Burnett would not let the matter drop, but would probably be prepared to submit an alternative! proposal.

CAR STOLEN. On Saturday afternoon, Mr Robert Mills, of Milford, who had left liis car in tue panting place on the Icmuka Railway Terrace, opposite the Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association, gained the distinction of being the first in the Temuka district to have his car stolen. Tho car is a Chevrolet, a five-seater, painted brown, and tho number is 99484. The police were immediately informed, but up to Monday night, the car had not been recovered.

PERSONAL. At the Temuka Magistrate’s Court, Mr W. F. E vans’s application for the renewal of a laud agent’s license was , g rail ted. I