GERALDINE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18629, 26 July 1930, Page 20

GERALDINE.

CHANGEABLE WEATHER. Almost perfect weather was experienced yesterday morning. Early yesterday afternoon it became overcast and bitterly cold, but toward evening conditions improved considerably. Nine degrees of frost were recorded yesterday morning. METHODIST AT HOME. Under the auspices of the Geraldine Methodist Women’s Auxiliary, a successful at home was held in the Methodist Hall. Mrs H. Neutze (president) occupied the chair. There was a good attendance and Mrs B. H. Low., M.A., of Timaru, gave an interesting address on the work of the auxiliary. The following took part in the programme : Solos by Mrs Borrcll, Miss Moncur and Mr Bruce Logan; a playreading by Miss I. Henry. Mr R. Neutze and Master Keith Wallach; an instrumental duet by Misses Dean and Henry; an elocutionary item by Miss Neutze; a playette by the Misses Coomber and Joy Pauling. Afterncon tea was dispensed. HILTON RIFLES. The Hilton Rifle Club held its weekly shoot on Monday night. G. Summerfield won the weekly trophy with 80 off the rifle. Other scores were: B. Patrick 80. L. Beattie 79, W. Patrick 79, W. Ferguson 78. J. Brenton 78. A. Cornelius 78, D. A. Scott 78, F. Palmer 77, R. Meredith 77. J. Jenkins 77, A. Scott 77, W. Johnson 77, J. Charles 76, E. Johnson 76, M. Leary 76, A. Johnson 76. The club fired a friendly match at Hilton against Pleasant Point on Thursday night, which resulted in a win for the home team by six points. The scores were: Hilton. —A. Scott 80. A. Cornelius 80, R. Meredith 79. W. Ferguson 79, B. Patrick 79. F. Palmer 79. D. A. Scott 77, A. Johnson 77. L. Beattie 76, E. Johnson 76. W. Patrick 74; total 856. Pleasant Point. —W. Taylor 80. C. Borrell 78. F. Roberts 73. F. Wilson 78. H. Roberts 78. R. Mcllwrick 78. C. Gould 77, J. Stevenson 76. H. Elms 76, R. Barber 76, G. Henderson 75; total 850. CRIBBAGE. The following is the draw for the seventh round in the Geraldine Cribbage Association's competition:— Bowlers v. Hilton, in Williamson’s Rooms, at 8.15; Oddfellows v. Orari Bridge in Williamson’s Rooms, at 8.15; Citizens v. Orari A in Cain’s Rooms, at 7.45; Farmers’ Union v. Orari B in Walker’s Rooms, at 7.45; Gapes Valley v. South End, in Walker’s Rooms, at 7.45. GENERAL NEWS. At basketball on Thursday, a team from the Fairlie District High School defeated Geraldine by six goals to one. A concert will be given in the Town Hall on Thursday to aid the beautifying funds. •THE RED DANCE.” “The Red Dance,” with Dolores Del Rio and Charles Farrell in the stellar roles, will be the chief attraction at the Municipal Theatre this evening. Dolores Del Rio as the peasant girl Tasia, who becomes a leader of the revolutionists and the famous “Red Dancer” of Moscow, is seen probably in the most colourful role of her career. Charles Farrell, as Grand Duke Eugen. again scores, and Ivan Linow. a burly six foot four bulk of a man, plays his part of the peasant who becomes a general with humour as well as a certain ferocity. There is a full supporting programme. The Optical Specialist of John R. i Procters, Ltd. (New Zealand’s leading opticians), Christchurch, will be visiti ing Geraldine on Wednesday, August j 6th. and may be consulted on all ' detects of eyesight (glasses) at the • Crown Hotel, between 9 a.m. and 3 I p.m. Appointments can now be made !by ringing Mr Morris Williams, ; Chemist