TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18617, 12 July 1930, Page 6

TEMUKA.

LATE SIR JOSEPH WARD. When the express from the north, bearing the remains of the late Sir Joseph Ward, arrived at Temuka yesterday morning, there was a large number of people on the station platform. Children from the upper classes of the District High School were drawn up on the platform to pay last respects to the deceased statesman. The bells of the churches were tolled. During the time the train was stepped, the Mayor (Mr T. E. Gunnion) offered condolence to the faiu.ly of the deceased, on behalf of the people of Temuka. He paid a tribute to the character and integrity of Sir Joseph. A reply was made by Sir Cyril Ward, who, on behalf of the deceased’s family, returned thanks for the sympathy expressed. He said they were very moved by the attendance of the school children ,and asked that kind appreciation of the thoughts that actuated their presence be forwarded to their headmaster and staff. R.S.A. ** At a meeting of the Temuka R.S.A., Mr W. F. Evans presided over the following members: Messrs James King, H. Wilson, G. A. Paterson, H. Boulton, A. R. Beck, W. Spillane, and P. Thomas. It was decided to write to the Temuka Borough Council, asking that the amounts available to be spent in wages on returned soldiers of the district, who require work, be the same as in 1928, viz: £SO from the Association, £SO from the Government, and £SO from the Borough. The Auckland R.S.A. wrote asking if the whereabouts of John Trimmer were known, as he was a beneficiary in an estate. Mr Evans, who attended the Dominion Council, in Wellington, stated that the business was dispatched thoroughly and promptly, and that the report of the Ex-Soldiers’ Rehabilitation Commission would, when carried out by the Government, be of great assistance to returned soldiers and the country generally. MOTHERS’ UNION. • The sixth annual meeting of at. Peter’s branch of the Mothers’ Union was held on Tuesday. Mrs F. Salmon was in the chair. The annual report and balance sheet was read and adopted. Mrs G. N. Watson was re-elected presiding member, and Mrs F. Salmon and Mrs W. P. Routledge vice-presid-ents. Mrs F. Hayhurst was elected secretary, with the following committee:—Mesdames H. Gapper, H. Talbot, F. Joynt, W. Moore, J. Southworth, L. Talbot, T. Shiels, F. Clinch. FROM BIRMINGHAM. From England, from Mr Barrow Cadbury, Mr J. Bremner has received a cheque for the funds of the Arowhenua Maori School. , Mr Bremner, whose two daughters have charge of the Arowhenua School, made the acquaintance of Mr Cadbury while the latter was in Temuka last February. Correspondence passed between the two, and this week Mr Bremner received a letter from Mr Cadbury, with the cheque enclosed, to be used for teaching “the little Maoris.” It is not necessary to say that the cheque was appreciated. METHODIST CIRCUIT. The quarterly meeting of the circuit officials was held at the Parsonage on Thursday. The minister reported that 11 names had beqn added to the church roll. It was decided to hold the annual free-will offering on August 27, and the church anniversary on August 24. During the current quarter, the Rev. W. A. Sinclair, General Secretary , of the Foreign Mission Department, will visit Temuka, and will give a lantern lecture on the work of the Foreign Field. Appreciative reference was made to the completion of 25 years of service, 1 by Miss Brown, Bible Class leader, and to the recognition of the same in the banquet recently organised by the past and rresent members of the class. PERSONAL. At he .quarterly meeting of the Methodist Church Circuit, the Rev. A. Blakemore intimated that he had accepted an invitation to become theminister of the Levin church, as from April next. The circuit steward (Mr R. Longson) stated that, in consultai tion with the Temuka church officials, he had extended an invitation to the Rev. L. A. G. Brooks, of Motueka. to undertake the superintendency of the Temuka circuit. Mr Brooks had accepted the invitation. The meeting confirmed the action of the circuit steward. Both the appointments are subject to the approval of the Methodist Conference, which will be held in February. Mr W. Baxter, postmaster at Temuka, will commence his annual leave to-day. During his absence, JVIr F. A. Taylor, telegraphist, will be in charge. NOTES. In the report of the Magistrate's Court at Temuka, on Tuesday, the name W. Manning, proceeded against by C. Davidson, should have read M. Manning. The Presbs’terian Bible Classes advertise a sale of work for July 24. Yesterday afternoon the’ weather was bitterly cold, drizzling rain being in evidence throughout the day. “RETURN OF SHERLICK HOLMES.” SATURDAY. Perhaps the most famous “detective” in the world is Sherlock Holmes. It is many years since Conan Doyle wrote the famous stories of Sherlock Holmes, which made him famous, and now, after many years of popularity the detective comes to the screen through the Paramount picture. “The Return of Sherlock Holmes.” In this Holmes, at the request of his friend, Dr. Watson, comes to the aid of his daughter and. in his last exploit, is able to silence the activities of that arch criminal Moriarty. The character Of Sherlock Holmes is brought to life after years of inactivity by Clive Bropk, the distinguished English actor, who is supported by an excellent cast. Another chapter of “The Final Reckoning” will be screened with other supports.