TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18356, 29 August 1929, Page 5

TEMUKA.

OBITUARY. Death has removed another wellknown and much-respected resident of Temuka in the person of George MeNeal Thomson, who passed away at his residence in King Street on Monday afternoon. The late Mr Thomson was born at Machrihanish, Argyleshire, \in 1852. He was educated at Campbelltown, and later served an appren- i ticeship as carpenter and joiner at I

Glasgow, and worked at his trade there for a short time. In 1879, along with his twin brother and four sisters, ' he left the land of his birth in the ship “Dunedin,” reaching Port Chaim- - ers in December of that year. His early j years in New Zealand were spent in the service of the New Zealand Land j Company, for the most part at “Cylde- - vale” and “The Levels” stations. There were, however, two breaks in that period, when he went south to Eden- , dale to build the first dairy factory in New Zealand, and later to Milton to build another factory. For nearly 30 1 years Mr Thomson worked at his | trade in Temuka, retiring about four years ago on 'account of failing health, i During the past few months the late Mr Thomson has been confined to his room, and he passed peacefully away, i as before stated on Monday. In 1888 ; ; the late Mr Thomson married Miss • Sarah Bowman, the eldest daughter J : of the late Samuel and Mrs Bowman, who were for many years residents of Temuka. He is survived by his widow, Nurse Thomson, and three daughters, Mrs C. Watt (Timaru), Mrs W. F. Evans, and Miss H. Thomson (Temuka) . During his long residence in Temuka the late Mr Thomson took a keen and active interest in all matters appertaining to the welfare of the district. He was for many years one of the managers of the Presbyterian Church. For a period of thirty consecutive years he held office in the Temuka Caledonian Society, being a past president, and filling the office of patron at the time of his death. For nearly a similar number of years he held office in the Temuka Bicycle and Athletic Club, and at the sports gatherings organised by these Societies he invariably acted as judge in the field events. He took a keen interest in educational matters, and for close on twenty years he was a member of the School Committee, and for a similar period he was a ) member of the Board of Managers of the Technical School, which office he I held at the time of his death. He was j an enthusiastic bowler, and for many ! years he was a member of the Temuka ! Club. Of a quiet and unassuming dis- i -! position, he was much respected by i all who knew him. ! The funeral took place at Temuka j yesterday afternoon, the cortege being I one of the largest seen in the district I for many years. Among those who atI tended were the Mayor (Mr T. E. I Gunnion), Mr A. Bain (president), and Mr R. H. Taylor (secretary), and members of the Caledonian Society, Mr A. R. Beck (president) and Mr D. O'Connor (secretary), and members of J the Bicycle and Athletic Club. Mr A. J H. Abbott (president) and Mr D. White (secretary) and members of the Bowling Club, Mr G. B. Cartwright (chairman) and Mr J. T. Smart, and members of the Technical School Board of Managers. Mr A. E. Smith (chairman) and Mr E. B. Cooper (secretary ) and members of the School Commtitec. and many others from all over the district. The hearse, with its " j coffin covered with the Scottish StandI ard. which was carried off over thirty 3 i years ago bv the late Mr Thomson. • i was headed bv the Temuka Pipe Band

under Pipe Major R. J. Edgar, and the solemn drone of the pipers was most impressive. The ceremony at the grave was performed by the Rev. H. R. Fell, and the Rev. J. A. Thomson, of St. Luke’s Church, Auckland, who is a son of the late Mr Thomson’s twin brother, The bearers were Messrs A. Bain, J. Preddy, J. Henry, W. McCallum, Geo. Ward, and T. E. Shiels. The “Flowers of the Forest,” played by Piper H. Harrison, made a fitting conclusion to a most impressive ceremony. BASKETBALL. A match will be held in the Temuka Domain to-day, between the following teams, commencing at 2 p.m.:— C. Kay, P. Dwan, L. Radford, M. Washington, R. Davis, E. Walker, Z: Dwan, J. Douglas, H. Goodman. E. McGarva, M. Gibb, J. McMeekin, M. Cameron, T. Goodman, I. Foster, H. Palmer, W. Ives, J. Cameron. LADIES’ HOCKEY. The following teams will represent the Temuka Ladies’ Hockey Club in the Geraldine six-a-side tournnament to-day, commencing at 1.15: Senior:—G. Sherborne, M. Hannifin, C. Fisher (captain), M. Tozer, D. Sheen, R. Green. Junior:—D. Webb (captain), C. Hope, R. Woodham, M. Sherborne, P. Wareing, A. Hannifin. Players are requested to be at “Tivoli” corner sharp at 12.30. OBITUARY. Great regret was experienced in Temuka on Tuesday afternoon, when it became known that Mrs C. Cornwell had unexpectedly passed away in the Timaru Hospital. The late Mrs Cornwell took ill about a fortnight ago. and was ordered to the Hospital on Friday last. Her condition, however, gradually became worse, and she pased away on Tuesday. She leaves a husband and three children, for whom much sympathy is felt. GOLF CLUB. The following is the draw for stroke competition on Saturday next:—Mrs M. Grant v. Miss Twomey; Mrs Lee v. Miss Oldfield; Mrs Austin v. Mrs McLeod; Mrs M. Guild v. Mrs Shiels; Mrs Mclnnes v. Mrs Sinclair; Miss Topham v. Miss Sinclair; Miss Wareing v. Mrs Shand; Miss Eggleton v. Mrs Foxon; Mrs McMillan v. Mrs Laurenson; Miss M. McShane v. Miss Coughlan; Miss K. McShane v. Mrs R. H. Taylor; Mrs Cooper v. Miss White; Miss Sheen v. Mrs Scrimshaw; Mrs Smart v. Miss Slattery. Men, Thursday:—F. J. Smith v. F. A. Scannell. Saturday:—McLeod v. Pearse; Franklin v. Edwards; Oldfield v. Ritchie. MABEL POULTON. That versatile young English star, Mabel Poulton. is as vivacious as ever in “Palais De Danse.” the attraction to be screened at Temuka to-night. “Palais De Danse” is a modern version of Cinderella, who, played by Mabel Poulton, is portrayed as a little professional dancing partner in a big London dance hall. The picture is filled with thrilling and surprising sequences. John Longden and Robert Irvine carry off the acting honours as “The Sheik” and “Tony" respectively. Good supporting pictures will be screened.

COUNCIL VACANCY. Mr Charles Davidson has been nominated for the vacancy on the Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Mr G. H. Clements. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs H. Wells, of Christchurch, are visiting Temuka. Mrs S. Trumper, Orari, will leave today for the North Island, where she will spend an extended holiday in Hawera and Taumaranui. NOTES. The wiring and the preliminary work in connection with the installing electric light in the railway station and yards commenced on Tuesday, and should be completed in about a fortnight’s time.