TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18620, 16 July 1930, Page 11

TEMUKA.

TECHNICAL BOARD. A meeting of the Board of Managers pf the Temuka Technical School was field on Monday evening. Present— Messrs Q. B. Cartwright (chairman?, G. W. Armltage, P, Sanders, L. G. Pcrlmshaw and J. T. Smart (director). The chairman eaid that the principal busineess was to consider the question of the classes to be formed, before doing this, however, he wished to refer to three recent deaths that had been of particular interest to the Board. The first was that of the Right Hon. Sir Joseph Ward, and he did not think it necessary for him to acquaint members with Sir Joseph's work in the interests of New Zealand. The work and lifo of Sir Joseph, Mr Cartwright said, should be an example and an inspiration for present-day young folk, as Sir Joseph had been given honour from the King and from the King's humblest subjects. Mr Cartwright then spoke of the recent death of Mr M. H. McLeod, with whom the members of the Board had been closely associated. Mr McLeod’s work had been most consistent, and his los3 to the Board, and to those whom he represented, was a sad one. Lastly, Mr Cartwright referred to the death of Mr E. R. Guinness, wellknown to the farmers of the district. Mr Guinness had been best known to the Board through his association with the Sheepowner’s Union, a body that had been a good friend to the Board and had contributed generously to their funds. On the chairman’s motion a silent -notion of sympathy was passed to the relatives of the three deceased.

Wool Room. Mr Cartwright said that the lighting In the wool-room had been altered, ahd the instructor (Mr Farrell), had expressed himself as well pleased with the alteration. In the past Mr Moody had supplied wool for the classes, but had been unable to do so this year. Mr G. Burborough, manager of the woolwash at Winchester had kindly supplied the necessary wool, and the Board’s thanks were due to him. Season’s Classes. The chairman said that, with Mr Smart, he had visited Clandeboye, Orari and Winchester, and had met with a good deal of encouragement. He said that at Clandeboye the prospects of starting a dressmaking class were not good, but hopes were entertained by Mr W. H. Staniland, chairman of the Clandeboye School Committee, of sufficient support to start a combined engineering and motor class. There was little hope of reviving the dairy classes. At Winchester an effort was being made to form engineering and electricity classes, and it was hoped to hear some more details before long. Mr Smart stated that an attempt to start shorthand and typewriting classes had not been successful, there being only three applicants. He thought, however, that the Board might try to form a book-keeping class as a good teacher would be available. In answer to Mr Sanders, the director said that inquiries were now being made regarding suitable teachers. It was decided that the three classes named be advertised, with a view to seeing what support was forthcoming. General. On the motion of Mr Armitage, it was decided to place on record the Board’s high appreciation of the 50 years’ services rendered to the cause of education by Mr T. Hughes, as Board member, headmaster and inspector. Reference was made to the vacancy on the Board caused by the death of Mr M. H. McLeod, the chairman stating that a letter had been forwarded to the Canterbury Education Board. A letter was read from the Canterbury Education Board, advising that August had been fixed as the month during which elections of managers of technical schools to fill vacancies caused by retiring members, would be held. The retiring member this year was Mr G. B. Cartwright, representing employers.

WOMEN’S FARMERS’ UNION. A meeting of women interested in the formation of a Women’s Branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union in Temuka was held yesterday. There was an attendance of thirteen ladies. At the invitation of the conveners, Mrs J. O. J. Olliver (president of the Timaru Women’s Branch), presided, and Mr A. J. Davey, president of the Temuka Branch of the Farmers’ Union was present. Mrs Olliver explained at length the objects of a women’s branch, after which, on the motion of Mrs J. McCormick, seconded by Mrs J. H. Pye, it was unanimously decided to form a branch. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs J. McCormick; vicepresident, Mrs J. H. Pye; secretary and treasurer, Mrs P. Macaulay; committee, Mesdames J. W. Topham, F. Smith, A. J. Davey, W. Buchan, J. F. Hayhurst, H. Sewell, J. Macaulay, W. H. Davey, McPhail. It was decided to hold meetings on the second stock sale in the month. Mr Davev offered congratulations to

the newly-formed branch, and expressed the opinion that the step taken was a progressive one, and one which, in conjunction with the Farmers’ Union, should be the means of placing the farming Community on an even stronger basis. Votes of thanks were passed as follows: —To Mr Davey for the trouble he had gone to in arranging the meeting; to Mrs Olliver for her attendance; to Mr W. Trigance for use of the room; and to Mr L. G. Scrimshaw for providing seating. R.S.A. CONFERENCE. At a recent meeting of the Temuka R.S.A., Mr W. F. Evans (president), who attended the annual conference of the New Zealand R.S.A. in Wellington, reported on the business that had transpired at the conference. Mr Evans said that the conference, which was presided over by MajorGeneral Sir Andrew Russell, president of the R.S.A. Dominion Council, was fittingly opened by the Mayor of Wellington (Mr G. A. Troup), who expressed keen appreciation of the excellent work which was being done by branches of the R.S.A. throughout New Zealand in the matter of assisting their less fortunate comrades, and particularly those who, in many cases, were unable to help themselves. Mr Troup congratulated returned soldiers generally on the very successful results of “Poppy” sales. In his opinion this movement, which was organised for the purpose of providing work for unemployed returned men, should have the united help of all right thinking people. Mr Evans stated that at the request of the chairman, the Right Hon. J. G. Coates, who attended the conference, made some very appropriate remarks, and dealt at some length with the matter of “attribubability.” After the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, in order to facilitate business, three separate committees, each having about fourteen members, were set up to consider and investigate certain matters to be dealt with, and subsequently to report the result of their deliberations to the conference. The following items were allotted to various committees:—No. 1, Rehabilitations Commission’s Report; No. 2, pensions, after treatment, unemployment and “Poppy” Day; No. 3, defence, land, patriotic funds, and change of name. Mr Evans stated that the conference resumed in the evening, and sat all the following day. The wholehearted approval of the conference was accorded the Rehabilitations Commission’s Report, and after full consideration and a thorough investigation the following resolutions were unanimously adopted (1) “That in the opinion of this Council the able and comprehensive report submitted by the ex-Sol-diers' Rehabilitation Commission is a most valuable contribution to the solution of the problem of unemployment generally, and the problem of the physically and economically disabled soldier in particular”; (2) “That this Council places on record its sincere thanks to the members of the Commission for the extremely efficient manner in which they dealt with the questions submitted to them”; (3) “That headquarters be instructed to obtain permission from the Government to collaborate with the law-draft-ing office in the preparation of a bill to give effect to the recommendations of the commission”; (4) “That steps be taken forthwith to procure the establishment of the Soldier Civil Re-estab-lishment League”; (5) “That copies of the Commission’s report as marked be circulated to all members of Parliament”; (6) “That marked copies be distributed to all local Associations with instructions to place the same before their members and before local bodies, Chambers of Commerce, and others, and the members of Parliament for this district”; (7) “That a precis of the report be prepared by headquarters for distribution.” Mr Evans also read a number of remits (22 in number), which were approved of and adopted by the conference, either separately or embodied in the Rehabilitation s Commission’s report. He said also that a large number of other remits submitted were either withdrawn, struck out, held over or defeated.

On the motion of Mr J. King, Mr Evans was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting and comprehensive report. HILTON. The Hilton Rifle Club held its weekly shoot on Monday night the trophy being won by J. Hamilton with 78 off the rifle. Other scores were:—R. Meredith 79, L. Beattie 79. A. Johnson 79, F. Palmer 78, A. Cornelius 78, J. Charles 78, J. Hogg 77, W. Scott 77, D. A. Scott 77, A. Scott 77, B. Patrick 77, W. Johnson 77, W. Ferguson 77, E. Johnson 77, F. Beavan 76, A. Patrick 76, W. Patrick 76, G. Summerfield 76. The following will represent Hilton against Pleasant Point at Hilton on Thursday night:—W. Ferguson, W. Patrick, B. Patrick, D. A. Scott, W. Scott, R. Meredith, A. Cornelius, J. Brenton, L. Beattie, E. Johnson, A. Scott, A. Johnson. GOLF. On Thursday a Temuka Club team will journey to Pleasant Point to compete with that Club far the Bristol

Cup. Cars will leave the Post Office at 9 a.m. The following will represent Temuka: —Fraser, Pearse, Taylor, Dr Scannell, May. E. Edwards, T. Edwards, Franklin, W. Smart, F. J. Smith, Malcolm and Lee. The following were the best cards handed in for the medal round played

THE OPTICAL SPECIALIST. The Optical Specialist of John R. Procter’s, Ltd. (New Zealand’s leading opticians), Christchurch, will be visiting Temuka on Saturday, 19th. in- ; stant, and may be consulted on all ’ defects of eyesight (Glasses) at the United Friendly Societies’ Dispensary between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Appointments may now be made by ringing the United Friendly Societies’ Dispensary.

on Saturday last:— Fraser 9 62 B. Edwards 13 62 Franklin 15 63 W. Smart . 82 19 63 Malcolm 18 66 T. Edwards . 81 14 67 Pearse . 79 10 69