GERALDINE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18511, 7 March 1930, Page 7

GERALDINE.

CROQUET MATCH. The Geraldine team proved victors in a “B” grade croquet match, played at Geraldine, against Timaru. The scores were as follows (Geraldine names first): — , Doubles. Mrs McKenzie and Mr Kirk 26 v. Mrs Watt and Mrs Hunt 5. Mrs Hayes and Mr Kirk 13 v. Mrs Revell and Mrs Wright 26. Mrs Rule and Mr Neutze 26 v. Mrs Pennefather and Mm Thomas 15. Singles. Mrs McKenzie 16 v. Mrs Watt 16. Mr Kirk 26 v. Mrs Hunt 14. Mrs Hayes 26 v. Mrs Revell 17. Mrs Kirk 26 v. Mrs Wright 22. Mrs Rule 26 v. Mrs Pennefather 8. Mr Neutze 26 v. Mrs Thomas 9. Geraldine, 7 games, 211 ( points; Timaru, 1 game, 132 points.

SPORT SPOILT. Wet weather yesterday interfered with all summer sports, and there was very little outdoor entertainment for the half-holiday. Rain set in in the early hours of the morning, and for the twenty-four hours ended 9 a.m. yesterday, eight points were registered. The rain continued most of'the morning, but cleared away early in the afternoon.

EX-PUPILS’ ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the committee of the Geraldine Ex-pupils’ Association was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Mr H. W. Williamson (chairman), 1 Misses D. Undrill, I. Henry, L. Naylor, G. Evans, Messrs E. Turner, J. Scott and W. Webb. It was decided to ask Mr E. J. Riches, M.A., an ex-pupil who has been on the staff of the International Labour Bureau of the League of Nations at Geneva, and who is at present home on leave, to give a talk to ex-pupils at a supper to be held in his honour in about a fortnight. It was also decided to organise a reception for MiRiches, and to ask him to speak to the Geraldine public after he has returned from a lecture tour through the Dominion.

After the business had been completed, the president (Mr H. W. Williamson), entertained the committee and others to supper. He mentioned the aims of the Association .and expressed the hope that it would continue to function as a live concern during the coming months. At the conclusion of the gathering, Mr D. Callanan returned thanks on behalf of those present, and the singing of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” concluded a pleasant evening.

SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC. A letter received by the Geraldine District High School Committee from the Education Board states that the latter body will raise no objection to the old science room being converted into a dental clinic. Before definitely sanctioning the calling of tenders, the Board wished to make quite certain that the plans prepared by the committee meet with the approval of the Director of Dental Hygiene. Recent correspondence from this officer had plainly indicated that he would recommend the Education Department to withold subsidies in cases where he had not been given an opportunity of perusing plans prior to buildings being erected. The Board was telegraphing the Director seeking his approval to the scheme, and should his reply be in the affirmative, the committee would be permitted to invite tenders for the work.

GENERAL NEWS. A fine crop of lucerne on the property of Mr A. M. Fyfe, Raukapuka, has attracted a good deal of attention this season. Already two good crops of hay have been cut from it, and the field is almost in condition for a third cutting.

SWIMMING CLUB. A meeting of the committee of the Geraldine Swimming Club was held on Wednesday evening. Present:—Dr L. C. Mail (chairman), Mrs W. H. Kirk, Misses C. Rule and Roberts, Messrs G. I. Plimmer, A. F. Barrell, J. D. and D. C. McKechnie, R. Cotton and the secretary (Mr H. Anderton). It was decided to have the swing board repaired before the coming sports meeting. It was reported that quite a number of trophies had already been promised for the sports. It was decided to add a novelty race, probably a candle race, to the list of events at the sports. The following officials were appointed for the swimming carnival: Timekeepers, Messrs J. Mcllroy and D. Hatton; call stewards, Messrs F. Morgan and E. R. Beckett; announcer, Mr Z. Sherratt; diving judges. Mr Barrell and another; referee, Mr D. Callanan; judicial committee, general committee; blackboard stewards, Messrs C. C. Knight and B. Hayes; gatekeepers and recorders. Messrs G. H. Patrick and Wood; starters. Messrs Jackson. R. Morrison and Dr G. W. Curtis; judges, Messrs C. Harper and D. Williamson.