WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18646, 15 August 1930, Page 10

WAIMATE.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. At the fortnightly meeting of the Waimate Borough Council there were present: The Mayor (Mr G. Dash), in the chair, and Councillors Hoskins, Attwill, Richardson. Twomey, Paul, Lewis, Kirby, and Dr. Wylie. Correspondence. The clerks of the Levels and Mackenzie County Councils wrote acknowledging receipt of the Waimate Borough Council’s letter regarding the South Canterbury Electric Power Board matters, and advising they had been received. The clerk, Waimate County Council, wrote regarding the same matter, and advised that his Council was taking no action in the meantime, as it understood the Power Board, in the near future, would be bringing down a statement of accounts dealing with the whole matter. The Mayor, in speaking to this letter, stated that he had seen the chairman of the County Council (Mr J. Bitchener, M.P.), who had said that in his opinion there had been ground for the Council’s complaint. The clerk of the Mackenzie County Council wrote acknowledging receipt of letter legarding heavy traffic matter, and regretted that an earlier acknowledgment had inadvertently been addressed to the Waimate County Council. —Received. The secretary of the Waimate School Committee wrote conveying the Committee’s thanks and appreciation for the Council’s gift of a closed-in seat near the dental clinic. Thomas J. Robertson applied for permission to transfer lease of sections held by him to Thomas Stevens, of Waimate.—Referred to Reserves Committee with power to act. The secretary of the Waimate Retailers’ Association applied for a donation towards the guarantee (£35), given to the N.Z. Athletic, Cycling and Axemen’s Union, for the starting of this year’s road race, “Waimate to Christchurch,” from Waimate. on October 4. In discussing the letter, the Mayor pointed out the publicity that would be given to such a classic road race, and that it would be an advertisement throughout New Zealand and Australia for Waimate. On the motion of Councillor Twomey it was decided to make a donation of £5 towards the guarantee. General. Before proceeding with general business. Councillor Paul proposed a motion of sympathy to the Mayor and Mayoress, on the death of the latter’s mother. The motion was carried, members standing in silence. Councillor Paul brought up the matter of street and other lights burning during the day, which he considered to be a waste. i It was decided that the attention of the Waimate members of the Power Board be drawn to this matter. Councillor Kirby drew attention to the bad condition of Opie Street foot- j path near Manse Street.—Referred to ; Works Committee. Councillor Twomey brought up the ; matter of street notices, stating that ■ he considered them to be unsatisfac- i tory. Referred to the General Com- j mittee. It was decided that in future the Council should meet at 8 p.m., instead ! of 7.30 p.m. The Mayor referred to the parking of cars in Sherman Street, near Olympia Hall. He stated that several resi- : dents in that street had complained regarding the practice. It was decided that the Inspector be instructed to advise car owners, that that part of Sherman Street was not a parking area, and that High Street was now a parking place.

A transfer of a billiard room license from J. Ryan to J. Loper was granted. ; Accounts amounting to £212 9s Id were passed for payment. General Committee’s Report. The General Committee, reporting in j regard to the hall license for the For- I esters’ Hall, stated that it had con- j ferred with the secretary of the Lodge, and ascertained that the building was used mainly for Lodge meet- i ings and church services. The committee recommended that a yearly | license need not be taken out for the ; hall. After discussion it was decided | to decline the offer of Mr G. W. Camp- ! bell to clean the South African Me- j morial, and that the staff endeavour to clean same. In the matter of improvements to the Council Chamber, it was resolved as a temporary measure that the table be moved as far as possible to the eastern end of the room, this bringing members at the far end of the table closer to the heaters. The report was adopted. Reserves Committee. The Reserves Committee recommended:—That the Town Clerk be instructed to serve notice on several property owners to cut back fences and clear the frontages. That notices asking people to protect native birds be placed in Knottingly Park, Victoria Park, and Kelcy’s Bush Reserve. That the Council accept the offer of the Mayor to make a small gate of pergola design for the caretaker’s residence in Victoria Park, the Council to supply materials required. | DOMAIN BOARD. At the monthly meeting of the Domain Board there were present: The Mayor (Mr G. Dash), in the chair, and Councillors Hoskins, Atwill, Kirby, Twomey, Richardson, Lewis, and Paul. The Curator reported that routine work had been carried out. The lily pond had been cleaned and fences cut, roses pruned and two pergola seats erected. Accounts amounting to £3l 5s 3d were passed for payment.

RUGBY FOOTBALL. The replay in the Aral of the knock- ! out competition between Waimate Old Boys and Southern was played yesterday. The day was beautifully clear, with a bright sun and very little wind. The ground had benefited greatly by the recent heavy rains, being much softer than formerly, though the surface was greasy, and players found difficulty in keeping their feet. The game was consequently somewhat ragged, but it was played at a good pace, both teams being fairly fit. The game again ended in a draw, both sides scoring a try each. For Old Boys Cadwallader and Grvlls were always prominent, and did good work. Among the backs, Johnson, Gourley and ' Milsom were the pick. Willetts, Whatman and Veitch were the outstanding forwards for Southern, and Deady, in , the backs, was a tower of strength : to his side. G. Stewart also played well. 1 Old Boys kicked off facing the sun. 1 Southern attacked and soon after the j start were awarded a free kick, which • Deady failed to make use of. Southern again attacked, but C. Smith kicked i too hard, and Old Boys forced. Johnson shortly after saved Old Boys, following a dangerous forward rush. For an infringement Southern were awarded a free kick which Deady missed. Good work by Old Boys’ forwards took play to Southern territory, and give and take play ended with the ball going out at the half-way flag. A passing rush by the Southern backs was terminated when Horn missed a | pass. Cadwallader then headed a good * rush by Old Boys’ forwards, which C. Smith was instrumental in breaking up. Grylls, Old Boys, was next prominent in a forward movement, but a free kick to Southern relieved the pressure. Old Boys returned to the attack, and Southern were obliged to force twice within a short period. Willetts next carried play to midfield, where McNeill secured and cutting in beautifully, beat- several men, but his pass went astray. Play was now even and exciting. Horn carried play to Old Boys’ territory, and a good chance to score was missed through faulty handling among the Southern backs. They, however, continued to attack, and from a scrum the ball reached G. Stewart, who crossed well out. Giles's attempt to convert was unsuccessful. Southern 3, Old Boys 0. In succeeding play. G. Stewart attempted to drop a goal, but missed, and Old Boys forced. The latter then took a turn at attacking, and Gourley secured and handed on to Cadwallader. who passed to Pearce, enabling the latter to score well out. Walker failed to add the I extra points. Half-time then sounded, with the scores: Southern 3. Old Boys 3. Willetts kicked off for Southern, and the ball went into touch near the halfway flag. Old Boys :eturned play to Southern 25, where it remained for some time. Milsom failed to take a high ball, thus allowing Southern to attack, and Deady had another shot from a penalty, but again missed. Play lon resumption, for 6ome time was j willing, but somewhat ragged, numerous scrums and line-cits taking place. Both sets of backs attempted several passing rushes, but the tackling on each side was very solid. About halfway through the second half. Milsom was caught in possession and Southern carried play to Old Boys’ line. Here ; they were awarded a free kick, but Veitch failed to make use of it. On resumption, Johnson, Old Boys’ half, was also caught before he could get his kick in, and Southern swarmed to 1 Old Boys’ line, but the defence was 1 solid and they were unable to add to their score. Johnson and Dobbs then broke away, and carried play to Southern’s 25, but Boyd, who secured kicked too hard, enabling Southern to force. Old Boys now made desperate efforts to secure a win and from a | loose scrum Johnson picked up and went over for what appeared to be a j try, but the referee ordered a five yards’ scrum. Time was nearly up with Old Boys attacking strongly, until Webster secured the ball and found the line for Southern. The final bell then went with the scores 3 all, this being the second occasion this season that | these teams have nlayed a drawn , game in the knock-out competition. I Mr N. Dench was referee. ! The final of the third grade competition between Huiraai and School resulted in a win for Huimai by 14 ■ points to 6. Mr D. Wise was referee.

MASONIC INSTALLATION. There was a large attendance of members of Lodge St. Augustine, No. 99, last night, the number of visiting brethren from other lodges being stated to be the largest present at an installation in Waimate for many years. Brother H. H. Meredith was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year, the installation ceremony being performed by Right WoiGhipful Bro. R. Mackenzie, DeputyProv. G.M., and officers of Provincial Grand Lodge. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the brethren adjourned to Graham and Clear’s Hall, where a banquet was held. 500 Acres Rich River Flats, Attractive Homestead, shearing shed, yards, dip, sheep, cattle, horses, implements, chaff, hay. Grows excellent crops. For the lot £2BOO. A Wonderful Opportunity. £6OO cash required. Forbes Wallace, Box 47, Waimate.