WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18353, 26 August 1929, Page 3

WAIMATE.

VISIT OF AN AEROPLANE. En route to Waimate in connection with the visit of the Ashburton Savage Club, Mr Lex Jones, a member of the party, who is also head of the newlyformed Ashburton Aero Club, flew the initial stage of the journey as far as Timaru. Mr Jones motored the remaining portion of the journey. He persuaded Captain Lett to bring the ’plane on to Waimate yesterday morning, and the result was a surprise to most local residents in the arrival of the aeroplane, which circled over the town shortly after 12.30 p.m. and made a graceful landing in Manchester Park. Mr Jones, who is qualifying for his pilot’s ticket, was at the controls during the trip, Captain Lett taking over just prior to landing. A large crowd of interested people soon gathered, anxious to ascertain the identity of the new arrival. Passenger flights were made by Miss Eileen Stevens, and Messrs L. Milsom, J. Hill, J. Blackaby, E. Mahon. C. Parry, J. Nolan, all of Waimate, and Mr C. Rice, Timaru. The aeroplane left on the return journey to Timaru at 2.15 p.m. ASHBURTON SAVAGES’ VISIT. On Saturday evening a raid of imposing proportions was made by Ashburton Savages on the hapu of the Waimate tribe, no fewer than 25 warriors making the trip south. According to tribal custom, the visiting party supplied the artists for the entertainment portion of the evening's programme, and each item was of a very high standard, meriting the encores and double encores which were the order of the evening. After tribal greetings had been exchanged, ex-Great Chief Algie welcomed the visitors in traditional form, and Great Chief Todd responded, speaking in happy reminiscent strain , of previous visits of Ashburton brethren with which he had been associated. Great Chief Todd further expressed pleasure at the prosperous state to which Savagery was rising throughout the Dominion. After the opening ode, which was accompanied by the Ashburton Savage Club Orchestra (a high-class combination of 11 instrumentalists, under Savage Wood), the programme contributed by Ashburton was as follows: —Overture, “Our Boys,” the orchestra; opening chorus, “Hello, Hello, Hello,” the company; baritone solo, “Chip of the Old Block,” Savage G. Clarke; banjo solo, “Classical Airs,” Savage Rigby; humorous song, “Watching the Trains Come In.” Savage H. Thompson; instrumental trio, Savages Woods (’cello), Fulton (violin), and Tilley (piano); humorous concerted item, “When Father Went Out Shopping,” Savages’ Sextette; selections, (a) “Jacobite Airs,” (b) “Star of the Orient,” the orchestra; baritone solo, “The Lute Player," Savage Laurenson; duo, “Grigg’s Sonata,” Savages Fulton (violin) and Tilley (piano); character monologue, Great Chief Todd; tenor solo, “Girl of My Dreams,” Savage Wilson; saxophone solo, Savage Rigby; closing chorus, the company. The skill of Savage Tilley, who officiated as accompanist, was one of the features of the evening. At the conclusion of the programme. ex-Great Chief Algie said that it was beyond his power to express the pleasure the Waimate hapu had derived from the visit. Had Great Chief Evans not been prevented by illness from filling his official position, he might possibly have been able, being more experienced, to put into words their full appreciation of the night's entertainment. Apparently Savagery was in the air as, probably for the first time in history, a Savage had travelled part of the journey to a raid by aeroplane.

Great Chief Todd made a brief but appropriate response, after which proceedings terminated with the closing ode./

MINIATURE RIFLE CLUBS. The following were the highest scores off the rifle at the various weekly shoot of the Waimate districts:— Hook. A. Kingsbury. W. Richards 78. R. Campbell, F. Kingsbury, J. Medlicott, Campbell, G. McKenzie, F. Grayson, G. Lawrence 77, R. Wilson, H. Meyer, S. Rathgen, L. Rathgen 76, Ron Wilson, C. Alexander, W. Looker 75. W. Richardson won the shoot-off the button. Morven. W. F. Callery, E. S. Marshall 79, H. Allnutt; L. Morrison 78, S. Blair, W. Don, F. Keen, J. Nolan, J. Spencer, H. Spencer 77, J. McAleer, T. Maynell 76, T. Allnutt, R. Crowe, W. D. Marshall 75. E. S. Marshall won the shoot for the Melton Button. The trophy donated by Mr W. D. Marshall was won by R. Don. In the shoot-off for Mr E. D. Meredith's trophy, the winner proved to be W. D. Marshall. Arno. U. Riddle. G. Thomas 79. C. Wright, J. McKenzie. I. Thomas 78, K. Wright, H. W. McKenzie 76, N. McKenzie. J. Meredith 75, D. Parsons, G. G. Hossack 74. G. Thomas won the shoot-off for the McKenzie button. U. Riddle won Mr H. Dugdale’s trophy. G. Thomas won the trophy off the rifle. Hunter. D. Sole 80, R. Alexander 79. T. Cooper, H. Tresize, F. Gibson 78, S. Ayrey, W. Gibson. J. McFarlane, A. Robinson 77, N. Green. A. Langridge, I. McNeill, B. Shears 76, A. Richards, H. Milne 75. D. Sole holds the McFarlane button, and F. Gibson the Novice button. Mr Black’s trophy was won by Mr W. Clark. Makikihi v. Hunter. In a match between Makikihi and Hunter the latter proved the winner. The scores were as follows:—Makikihi 794, Hunter 845. Hook v. Studholme. In a friendly match between the above Clubs, the scores were as follows:—Hook A 780, Studholme A 772; Hook B 738, Studholme B 759. GOLF. Further results in the men's handicap knock-out competition are as follows: Second Round—D. S. Chisholm beat B. O’Hara; D. Foster beat S. I. Fitch. In the third round, W. G. Melton beat R. G. Scott; D. S. Chisholm beat J. C. Templer; and C. G. Holmes beat T. A. Wilson. In the men’s championships, E. W. Travers beat D. S. Chisholm: D. Borrie beat R. G. Scott; and R. Fowler beat T. A. Wilson. In the semi-final. Templer plays Travers and Borrie plays ; Fowler. 1 The position of the third round in

the mixed foursome knock-out competition is:— ! Mrs Stewart and T. A. Wilson beat Miss Wood and Mr S. R. Wood. Mr and Mrs Holmes beat Mrs Macdonald and Mr Fitch. Mrs Scott and Mr Hood play Miss Akhurst and Mr B. O’Hara. Miss Dailey and Mr Chisholm play Miss M. Hertslet and Mr Melton. The third round in this competition should have been completed by 18th i instant. The fourth round is to be finished by the Bth September. The committee has decided that the Hume Cup, which is open to all mem- i bers with a handicap of 30 at the beginning of the season, is to be played in conjunction with the fourth medal round on 12th and 14th September. The result of the mixed foursome bogey round played last week was a J tie between Miss Borrie and Mr Me- i Bride and Mrs Mcßride and J. C. | Templer, with a score of 4 down. j The return match with the Timaru 1 Club, at Timaru, is to be held on sth September. AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the committee of the Waimate County Automobile Association was held in the Association’s rooms on Saturday afternoon, the president (Mr G. A. Manchester), presiding over a good attendance. Correspondence. The Waimate Borough Council wrote | stating that the traffic domes com- \ plained of were not dangers, and that i the lines suggested by the Association ! were not considered satisfactory.—Re- j ceived. The Waimate County Council wrote ! stating that the portion of the Main South Road complained of was receiving immediate attention. The resignations of Messrs B. K. Dauber and T. Dyer were accepted with regret. Extensive correspondence was received from the South Island Motor Union, detailing the work of the executive, and notifying them their annual meeting would be held on a date to be fixed in the last week in September. Arising out of the minutes, it was decided to again apply to have the one-way parking regulation enforced in John Street.

Messrs A. R. Camcwon, W. Henry and F. Kuegler were elected members of the Association.

Accounts amounting to £5/17/4 were | passed for payment.

Annual Meeting. The chairman in his annual report, stated:—“The financial position of the Association is quite satisfactory. We commenced the year with a credit balance of £l3l/3/2, and assets over lia- ■ bilities of £155/5/8. It has closed with a credit balance of £146/4/7, and assets over liabilities of £174/19/4. There is •' still a considerable amount of subscriptions outstanding, and members are reminded that they are not entitled to receive their members’ tickets until their subscription is paid, and that without their members’ tickets they cannot claim the concessions these tickets entitle them to when travelling. Membership—Our membership has been considerably increased during the year, principally through the activities of one of our enthusiastic members, Mr E. J. Meredith, who introduced 28 new members to the Association. The total number of new members for the year was 49, and our members’ roll on the 30th June numbered 179, and as a proof of the progress the association is now making, there will *be a further addition for the ensuing year, dating from July 1, of another 26 new members. There are still many car owners in this district who, when they realise the amount of benefit they receive through the efforts of the 5.1.M.U., and

its affiliated Associations we feel assured will join this Association. During the past year members have received a further privilege in the montffly receipt of the New Zealand Motor Owner Journal. This journal keeps subscribers and readers well supplied with information as to the work of the 5.1.M.U., and many of the affiliated Associations, and we trust it will receive the support it deserves, and be successfully carried on. A quarterly meeting of delegates to the S.I.M.U. was held in Waimate during the month of December last. There were about twenty delegates present, and a very successful meeting was held. We wish to express our appreciation of the ready assistance that has been given by both the Waimate County and Waimate Borough Councils upon all occasions when they have been approached in regard to having improvements made at dangerous corners, and other places in the roads throughout the district. Our local bodies are to be congratulated upon the condition of our roads. In conclusion, we desire to express our thanks to members for support in the past year, and trust that the incoming committee, with the co-operation of members. will be enabled to make still further progress in the coming year. The president then formally moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet.

Mr R. Sinclair seconded the motion, which was carried.

Before vacating the chair, Mr Manchester thanked members for assistance which made the past year the most successful in the Association’s history. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President. Mr G. A. Manchester; vice-presidents, Messrs W. Sinclair and W. Bell; committee, Messrs J. Bet-ten, J. Baikie, J. Smillie. W. L. Geddes, S. J. Bailey. J. K. Blair, E. J. Meredith, W. Geddes, N. Mcßae ana J. I. Hay man; auditor, Mr W. A. Lee; delegate to 5.1.M.U., Mr G. A. Manchester. General. Mr Blair brought up the subject of the bad state of the gorse at the old approach to Waihao Bridge, and it was decided to draw the County Council’s attention to the danger of that locality. Touching on the subject of the Government approaching the funds of the Highways Board to the extent of £200,000, Mr Sinclair said the action savoured very much of highway robbery, and not only that, it seemed a direct contravention of the Highways Act. Some definite action would require to be taken in the matter. Mr Bailey said that the County would be seriously affected, as it would mean that a programme mapped out for a bitumen road from the Pareora Bridge to the Waitaki would have to be seriously curtailed. Just when the County was overcoming its roading difficulties, this appropriation of necessary funds by the Government was sprung on them. The general feeling now was one of dissatisfaction and insecurity. It was finally decided to co-operate with the South Island Motor Union in entering an emphatic protest against the action of the Government, and to send a copy of the resolution of the protest to the member for the district. It was decided to again approach the County Council with a view to minimising the dangerous nature of the junction of Bradshaw's Road and Willowbridge Road. On the motion of Mr Bailey, it was decided to move further in the matter of trying to get the railway authorities to make some improvement in remedying the danger at the crossing near the | Morven Hall, and it was decided to instruct Mr Bitchener to place the I matter before the Minister of RailI ways.

BOXING. A meeting of the committee of the ! Waimate Amateur Boxing Association was held on Friday night, the president (Mr G. E. Bray), occupying the chair. Others present were Messrs R. Sullivan, W. A. Nelson, W. Patterson, C. Hood and the secretary, Mr W. F. George. The New Zealand Boxing Association wrote advising that the regulation quota would be paid for up to four Waimate representatives competing at the New Zealand Championships , on their appearing in the ring at Grey--1 mouth. The New Zealand Boxing Association forwarded copies of remits for the annual meeting. Mr R. Sullivan was instructed to vote on the remits, and to endeavour to have the class weights of professionals and amateurs made uniform. Mr C. Dale was appointed to the vacancy on the executive caused by the resignation of Mr C. Polaschek. The programme for the Waimate jubilee tournament was disci: sod, and it was decided to hold the tournament

t in jubilee week in October, the pro- | gramme to consist of four special six- | round bouts, and feather, light and welter-weight open tournament classes. I Accounts amounting to £73 310 were passed for payment. SIX ACRES HIGH QUALITY LAND. With good 5-Roomed House in First- | Class Order, within Two Miles Town. £750 THE LOT. Search the district for better prospective value. Can arrange ridiculously easy terms. FORBES WALLACE. Box 47 Waimate