GERALDINE.

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

GERALDINE.

DISTRICT PAYS ITS RESPECTS TO LATE PREMIER.

Prominent residents from the township and country took the opportunity yesterday morning of visiting Orari, when the casket containing the remains of Sir J. G. Ward passed through on the south express. The party included the Mayoress (Mrs J. Kennedy), the Deputy-Mayor (Mr J. R. Lack), and Councillor F. R. Flatman (representing the County Council).

On the arrival of the train those present reverently bared their heads. Mr J. Connolly stepped from the train and introduced Sir Cyril Ward, Mrs B. G. Wood and Messrs V. G. and P. Ward to the party, and apologised for the Mayor of Geraldine (Mr J. Kennedy) who was absent from the district. In the absence of the Mayor, Councillor Flatman, on behalf of the residents of Geraldine and distrtict, extended to the members of the late Sir Joseph Ward’s family, sincere sympathy in the great loss they had sustained by his passing. They realised also, Councillor Flatman continued, the severe loss his death would be to the Dominion. He had devoted the greater part of his life to the uplifting and betterment of New Zealand. Sir Joseph had been an old friend of his father and he extended to the family his own deepest sympathy. He trusted that it would be some consolation to them to realise how much Sir Joseph’s services had been appreciated, and assured them that the district fully realised the sacrifice their late father had made for the advancement of the Dominion.

Reference at Farmers’ Meeting. At a meeting of the Geraldine branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union on Thursday afternoon, the president (Mr J. McLean) made reference to the death of Sir Joseph Ward. A resolution was passed in silence, Mr McLean remarking that those of all political parties had nothing but admiration for the great work Sir Joseph Ward had done for his country. When word was received of Sir Joseph Ward’s death, the Town Clerk (Mr B. Hayes) forwarded a message of condolence to Sir Cyril Ward. SUDDEN DEATH. The sudden death occurred at Geraldine yesterday of Mr Albe . Stringer, a blacksmith, of Talbot Street, at the age of 59 years. It appears that Mr Stringer, who was engaged on a bush clearing contract at the Native Reserve, returned home on Thursday evening and retired at the usual hour. Yesterday morning he was found dead in his bed. The late Mr Stringer was a prominent figure on the bowling green, and on several occasions represented his province in inter-provinCial games. In his early days he took a keen interest in athletic sports, and was a keen quoit thrower. PERSONAL ITEMS. The Mayor of Geraldine (Mr J. Kennedy) has returned from Wellington, where he attended the County Club Conference. Messrs R. McGillivray, C. C. Leitch and K. Montgomery, officers of the Department of Agriculture, have left for Timaru. Miss Kathleen Kerr, Geraldine, is the guest of Miss Jean Campbell. Timaru. Miss English, Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs J. C. South, Winchester. Following the resignation of Mr J. Bills, Mr W. Kelland has been appointed to the staff of Lister’s Motors, at Geraldine. Mr W. G. Hayward, of Timaru, paid a visit to Geraldine yesterday. OBITUARY. Death has claimed two old residents of the Geraldine district during the past week. The funeral took place yesterday of Mr Timothy Kelliher, of Orari Bridge, who passed away on Wednesday, at the age of eighty years. The death occurred on Thursday of a resident of long standing, Mrs Mary Ann Pye, in her ninety-first year. The late Mrs Pye was a widow of tne late John Pye, who was an early resident of Geraldine. GENERAL NEWS. A successful social and euchre party was held by the School and Swimming Club on Thursday evening. The euchre prizes were won by Mr E. Turner and Mrs Walker. Alterations have been made in the commencing times of to-day’s football matches. The fifth grade match will commence at 1.30 and the fourth grade match at 2.30. At a farmers’ meeting on Thursday the attention of farmers was drawn to an interesting experimental plot at Barbarafield, where lime and super experiments had been carried out. WINTRY WEATHER. For the twenty-four hours ending at 9 a.m. yesterday, .22in. of rain were recorded in Geraldine. Cold, wintry conditions prevailed throughout the day with occasional showers. SPECIAL PICTURES TO-NIGHT.

“Street Angel,” the William Fox screen version of the play by Monckton Koffe, will be the feature at the Geraldine Municipal Theatre to-night. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell are transferred from the scenes of their first triumph in the sewers and attics of Paris, to the streets and ateliers of Naples. Miss Gaynor will be seen as a waif of the wharves, who. joins a small travelling circus in order to free herself from the persecution of the Neapolitan gendarmes. Farrell portrays the role of an itinerant Italian artist. A full supporting programme, including the Test match at Dunedin, will be screened.

The Optical Specialist of John R. Procters, Ltd. (New Zealand’s leading opticians), Christchurch, will be visiting Geraldine next Wednesday, 16th instant, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight (glasses) at the Crown Hotel, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Appointments can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, Chemist