GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, 17 July 1930, Page 12

GERALDINE

GOLF. On Saturday the ladies will play foursomes (optional). Partners will be drawn at the Clubhouse at 1.30. The draw for the medal round which appeared in the “Herald” on Tuesday will be played on July 26th. TOWN AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the. Geraldine Town and District Association Was held on Tuesday evening. Dr. P. W. Hislop presiding over a disappointing attendance. Prior to commencement of business, the president referred to the deaths of the late Mr T. Cheyne Farnie. who had been a member of the Association, and Mr Edward Speechly, a life member of the Association. Motions of condolence were passed with their relatives. Annual Report. The balance sheet showed that the year had commenced with a credit of £l2/17/5, and ended with a credit of £ll/12/-. The Beautifying Committee had commenced with a credit of £9l 12/10, and concluded'with a credit of £63/6/5, a considerable sum having been spent on improvements. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet. Dr. Hislop stated that the work carried out during the year had not been as great as he would have desired, but everything that had come before the Association which was for the benefit of Geraldine had had its hearty support. The Beautifying Committee had done excellent work, and had raised £62 odd to enable it to proceed with the stone wall in Waihi Terrace. The finances were in a fairly satisfactory state. If funds were available there was much good work that the Committee could do in the coming year. Mr J. Kennedy seconded the motion, stating that the Association had done a great deal of good work for the Borough and the district. Election of Officers. The election of officers resulted as follows: President. Mr J. Kennedy; vice-presidents; Messrs J. Steven and J. Gresham; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. B. Stewart; auditor, Mr E. J. Twigg; executive, Messrs E. J. Twigg and W. H. Kirk, in addition to the officers; Beautifying Committee. Mesdames P. W. Hislop and J. Scott, Archdeacon Purchas and Mr J. W. Miller; Advertising Committee. Messrs A. Malins, E. J. Twigg, J. R. Lack. Morris Williams and B. R. Macdonald; Transport Committee, Messrs C. W. McKenzie. G. A. M. Macdonald and E. J. Twigg. General. It was decided to write drawing the attention of the County Council to the dangerous portion of the road near the saleyards. The secretary reported that the auditor had handed back his honorarium, as a donation to the Beautifying Committee. Votes of thanks were passed to the Mayor and Borough Council, and the chairman and County Council, for the keen interest they had taken during the year; to Mr E. J. Twigg. who had acted as honorary auditor; and to the retiring president and the secretary, for their services during the year.

AGRICULTURAL SCHG That Geraldine is an ideal site for the the establishment of an agricultural High School is the claim of Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., who has communicated with the Geraldine Town and District Association, the Geraldine School Committee, and the Geraldine Farmers’ Union, urging the to co-oper-ate in an endeavour to form an agricultural school at Geraldine similar to those at Rangiora and Feilding. At a meeting of the Town and District Association on Tuesday night, the secretary (Mr J. B. Stewart) reported that he had communicated with he chairman of the School Committee (Mr A. M. Fyfe) and the headmaster (Mr A. F. Barrel!), and had learned from them that they were very much in favour of the scheme, and would do all in their power to bring it about. Mr Burnett had promised that in about a month’s time he would address a meeting at Geraldine, outlining his idea. Mr Stewart said he thought the matter should be one of the principal aims of the Association during the forthcoming year. The president (Dr. P. W. Hislop) said that he thought the scheme an excellent one. It was a matter which the Association should assist as much as they possibly could. Mr J. Kennedy said that the establishment of such a school would be a great asset to an agricultural district like Geraldine, and he thought that Mr Burnett should be promised every possible assistance. It was decided to obtain information regarding the agricultural schools at Rangiora and Feilding, and to communicate with Mr Burnett, promising him every possible assistance. In the meantime, the school is working in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, who will establish experimental plots in the secondary school ground at Raukapuka. It is understood that the School Committee have the option of purchasing further ground adjoining the school in Raukapuka if they so desire.

CRIBBAGE. On Tuesday evening the sixth round of the Cribbage competition was completed. The results were as follows: — Orari B 10, beat Orari A 2. Oddfellows 6, drew with South End 6. Bowlers 6 drew with Gapes Valley 6. Hilton 8 beat Farmers’ Union 4. Citizens 7, beat Orari Bridge 5. The total points scored by the respective teams are as follows: Orari B 43, Gapes Valley 40, South End 40, Bowlers 39, Citizens 37. Orari A 35, Orari Bridge 35, Oddfellows 32, Hilton 25, Farmers’ Union 24. Gapes Valley v.Bowlers.—L. Patrick and G. Patrick 6, v. Turner and Stephens 5; W. Hall and R. Patrick 6, v. Readdie and Williamson 5; G. Worner and E. Patrick 10, v. G. Watts and A. Malins 3; A. McKenzie and R. Smith 4, v. Hatton and Hamilton 7; W. Hayward and R. Patrick 5, v. Neutze and Knibb 6; W. Patrick and F. Patrick 6. v. Stock and Henry 7. Oddfellows v. South End.—J. Lorimer and Wood 4, v. J. Lemmons and J. Rose 7; S. Patrick and B. Hayward 3, v. F. Lemms and L. Murphy 7; Schrader and Turner 6, v. J. Kelly and S. Patrick 6; P. Bennett and W. Langney 6, v. N. Simmons and J. Watkins 6; L. Grandi and B. Richardson 7, v. F. Hayward and H. Blissett 6. Orari Av. Orari B.—M. Quirke and J. Campbell 4, v. H. Brenton and C. Bennett 7; J. Henderson and E. O’Neill 7, v. A. Bennett and L. Bates 5; E. Burke and D. Stewart 4, v. L. Austin and A. Wright 6; A. Earl and W. Walker & V; A. Henderson and L. Wood

W. Earl and G. Campbell 6. v. W. Keen and G. Bray 7; A. Rysdale and R. Keeper 3. v. J. Bates and Watson 7. Citizens v. Orari Bridge.—Valentine and Eathorn 6. v. S. Cullen and W. Crotty 8; Macdonald and Coombs 6. v. W. Baker and J. Scott 7; Burmester and Paterson 7. v. W. South and N. South 6; J. Lysaght and Brenton 7. v. A. Templer and W. Sparks 6: Twigg and Nayler 6. v. W. Lord and J. Reid 44; H. Cain and H. Bennett 5. v. A. South and R. Lord 5. GENERAL NEWS. Mr J. Kennedy, chairman of the South Canterbury Power Board, left yesterday to attend a Power Board Conference in Wellington. Nor’-west weather has been experienced in Geraldine for the past two days. A strong southerly gale sprang up about midnight on Tuesday, and this was followed by rain. Nor’-west conditions prevailed again yesterday, although the mountains were covered with snow. At the weekly meeting of the Geraldine branch of the W.E.A.. Ibsen's “Doll’s House” was read. Next week there will be criticisms on the play, and Thomas’s opera “Mignon” will be read.

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