GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18613, 8 July 1930, Page 6

GERALDINE

A DISTURBANCE CAUSED. A sequel to a disturbance at an after-church meeting in the Geraldine Town Hall on the night of Sunday, June 15th, took place yesterday, when James Boa and Leo Heeney were charged before Messrs J. R. Lack and J. Steven, J.P.'s, with disturbing a public meeting. Constable Callanan stated that the two defendants had created a noise in the hall, and had given trouble when they were ejected. He did not press for a heavy fine, but the case was brought forward as a warning to Others. Both men pleaded guilty. In fining accused 10/-, and costs 10/-, the Bench said that the pair were fortunate that the penalty was not heavier. However, as It was the first ease of Its kind, It would aet as a deterrent to others who might feel inclined to act In a disorderly manner. POLICE COURT. At sitting of the Police Court was held in Geraldine yesterday, but there was only one case to come before the J.P.’s. HEAVY MOTOR TRAFFIC. Motor traffic through Geraldine was extremely heavy over the week-end k and hundreds of cars passed through to the Test and returned on Saturday night and Sunday. One resident on the main road is reported to have counted 500 vehicles passing before falling to sleep on Friday night. From Geraldine itself a large number made the trip, and Christchurch seemed alive with people from the district. Hardly a corner could be turned without the greeting: "Hullo, Geraldine.” TWELVE DEGREES OF FROST. Twelve degrees of frost were recorded in Geraldine yesterday morning. and on the Downs seven degrees were recorded. COUNTIES’ ASSOCIATION. At yesterday's meeting of the Geraldine bounty Council, Mr F. R. Flatman reported on the work that had been done at the annual conference of the Geraldine Counties’ Association. Over 163 remits had been dealt with, including remits dealing with valuation of land, petrol tax, and remuneration. He felt that the people of Geraldine were very fortunate in the manner in which the affairs of the county were run, mentioning that one county had a loan of £128,000 to pay interest on each year. Mr Flatman was congratulated on his re-appointment to the executive, the chairman (Mr K. Mackr ') stating that the affairs of the G- .1dine and other counties were in very good hands on the Counties' Association. HOCKEY. . The following is the Geraldine County Hockey Sub-Association's draw for Thursday’s Men's games—Union v. Southern, at Geraldine, 3 p.m.; referees Messrs Bowkett and Sherratt. Fairlie v. Temuka, at Temuka, 3 p.m.; referees, Messrs Searle and Smith. nadies’ games—Winchester v. Geraldine, at Winchester, 3 p.m.; referee, Mr W. E. Cooke. Temuka, a bye. GENERAL NEWS. A dance will be held in Gapes Valley Hail on July 22. Large numoers of Geraldine residents made the trip to Christchurch on Saturday to witness the Test match. “ GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES.” That much discussed drama, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” will be screened at the Geraldine Municipal Theatre this evening. Ruth Taylor, who plays the role of the blonde, is hailed in Hollywood 'as the greatest screen “discovery” of the year. She heads a cast which Includes Alice White, Ford Sterling, Trixie Friganza, Mack Swain, Chester Conklin, Emily Fitzroy, and Blanche Friderici. Malcolm St. Clair directed. Miss Loos herself wrote the scenario and the sub-titles, and the picture is said to be one of the ! greatest film comedies ever made, i Supports include a two-reel comedy, | gaaette and cartoon. The First Test match Will be screened on Saturday.