TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18764, 31 December 1930, Page 12

TEMUKA.

CRICKET. The match, Hutt versus a combined Temuka and Geraldine team was concluded at Temuka yesterday, the visitors winning by four wickets. Hutt’s first innings did not last much longer yesterday morning, the total being added to by only 4 runs. Hammond top-scored with 65, and his eort was a fine one. In their second essay, thanks to a fine 153 by R. Sharpe, the combined team fared much better, and knocked up 222. Sharpe’s was an innings full of sparkle, and he hit freely at all the bowlers. He was stumped by Hammond when he jumped out to an elusive ball from McSherry. Bowling honours were shared by McSherry, five for 20, McKay, two for 25 and Drennan, three for 29. Hutt required 92 to win when they commenced their second innings at 3.45, and these were secured, for the loss of six wickets, before 5 o’clock. Play was continued until 5.30, when two additional wickets had fallen and the score stood at 131. Again Hammond came to light, and knocked up 39 in good style. Lockett, with a similar total, was undefeated at stumps. Tully secured four wickets, and Edwards, Dwan, Dixon and Sharpe one apiece. TEMUKA-GERALDINE. First Innings. R. Sharpe, b Lockett 7 Salmon, lbw., b Lockett 8 S. Callanan, b Lockett 0 Tully, b Lockett 4 Dixon, b Drennan 21 Kyne, b Muir 0 Turner, c and b Muir 30 Edwards, c Ross, b Drennan 7 Chapman, b Muir 2 Gale, not out 0 King, lbw., b Muir 0 Extras 9 Total Btt Second Innings. Sharpe, std. Hammond, b McSherry 153 Dixon, c Hammond, b McSherry 24 Salmon, b Drennan 12 Tully, c Muir, b Drennan 1 Callanan, b McKay 14 Edwards, b McKay 2 Dwan, b McSherry 8 Chapman, b McSherry 0 Gale, not out 0 King, std. Hammond, b McSherry 0 Turner, b Drennan 0 Extras 8 Total 222 HUTT. First Innings. McSherry, c Kyne, b Tully 57 L. Muir, lbw., b Dixon 5 Drennan. c- Sharp, b Dixon 12 Gresham, b Tully 7 O'. M.uir, lbw., b Tully * T McKay, lbw., b Callanan 12 Lockett, c and b Sharp 7 Hammond, c sub., b Dixon 65 E. Muir, lbw., b Turner 5 L. Ross, run out 12 Ball, not out 15 Extras 18 Total 219 Second Innings. McSherry, b Tully 10 L. Muir, b Tully 10 Drennan, c Gale, b Tully 3 Gresham, b Tully 4 C. Muir, b Sharpe 23 McKay, run out 0 Lockett, not out 39 Hammond, b Edwards 39 E. Muir, b Dwan 0 Extras 3 Total for 8 wickets 131

MILFORD SCHOOL. The annual concert and prize-giving of the Milford School took place on Thursday evening, there being a very large attendance. Mr R. A. Lyall, chairman of the School Committee, presided. Mr Lyall thanked the players who contributed items, the people for their attendance, and Mr Wild and Miss Mahon for the work they had done during the year. Mrs Lyall then presented the awards as follow:—■ Writing.—Senior, Muriel Henderson; middle. Beryl Wheeler; junior, Thos. Marshall Neatness —John Chisholm Spelling—Christina Caithness Scrap-book.—lan Ward. Handwork. —Junior boys, Thos. Marshall; P. IV., Miriel Trumper. Sewing.—Std. VI., Beryl Mills 1, Muriel Henderson 2; Std. V., Joyce Prattley 1, Hazel Horgan 2; Std. IV., Rene Parke; Std. 111., Margaret Jones; Std. 11., Lilian Jackson; Std. 1., Frances Barratt. Gardening.—F. Jones and R. Young 1, A. Caithness and G. Crossman 2. certificate of merit, A. Lyall. Navy and Victoria Leagues’ essay.— Std. VI., A. Caithness 1, Jas. Dale 2; Std. V., Gwen Lyall 1, Hazel Horgan 2. Winter Show essays.—Allan Caithness, Alan Lyall, Lucille Chesney, Beryl Mills, Gwen Lyall, Robert Young, Geo. Crossman, Edward Crossman, Marjorie Barratt. Linsey Mills. Proficiency Certicates.—A. Caithness, Thos. Horgan, Leslie Trumper, Wm. McCormack, Muriel Henderson, Beryl Mills. Competency Certificate—Jas. Dale. Dux Medal.—Muriel Henderson. Medal, best footballer.—Allan Caithi^ess. Mr Wild, replying to Mr Lyall thanked the parents and judges of the gardening, sewing, etc., for the help they had given. He also thanked Miss Mahon for the assistance she had given during the year. Opportunity was taken to make a presentation to Mr and Mrs N. Ward, who are leaving the district, Mr Lyall expressed appreciation of the work done in the district by Mr and Mrs Ward, and wished them happiness and prosperity in their new sphere. Messrs Crossman, Dale and Wild also spoke. Mr Lyall then made a presentation, as follows:—To Mrs Ward, an electric kettle; to Mr Ward, a gold watch; and to lan Ward, their son, a comb. Mr Ward suitably replied. Supper was provided, and was followed by a dance. W.C.T.U. The annual meeting of the Temuka Young People’s Christian Temperance Union was held at the residence of Mrs Elder. There was a large attendance of members, and many visitors from the W.C.T.U. The meeting opened with devotional exercises, after which a welcome was extended to two members who had been away from the district. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Miss G. Buck; vicepresidents, Miss Eva Smith, Mr Cecil Gliddon, and Mr Alex. Hewson; secretary, Miss Mary Dixon; assistant secretary, Miss Betty Reid; treasurer, Miss Isobel Hewson; “Beacon” agent, Mr W. Mclnnes; Press and “Beacon” steward, Mrs G. L. Templeton; superintendent, Mrs S. Smith. It was arranged that the place of meeting bf> Mrs Elder’s house, the first Monday in each month. Miss Hev’son then made a presentation, on bdhalf of the “Y” members, fa Mr* ft ad thanked her ios,

unfailing kindness to the branch since its inception. Mrs Hewson, president of the W.C.T.U., spoke of Mrs Elder’s earnest work for the Union Mrs Tilbrook and Mrs Douglas also spoke in praise of Mrs Elder’s good work. Mrs Elder suitably responded. Supper was served; and a social hour, spent in games and items, was enjoyed. MILFORD CARNIVAL. On New Year’s Day the Milford Lagoon Association will hold their annual carnival, and from the interest that has already been evinced in the event, full success should be realised. In past years the carnival has provided a day’s healthy outdoor entertainment, and the programme for this year is such as to provide pleasure for both old and young. A number of Maoris have been engaged and will give hakas, poi dances, and other numbers. There will be a comprehensive sports programme and baby shows, and the day’s enjoyment will be capped off by a Cinderella dance in the Club rooms. Temuka, in the evening. PERSONAL. Mr G. W. Hopkinson, of the Land Department, Christchurch, who is spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs J. Hopkinson, Temuka, recently received word that he was successful in passing the second section of the LL.B. examination. Mr Ritchie Thompson, of Waimate, is spending New Year with his father and brother, ‘ ‘Cloverlands Farm,” Factory Road, Temuka. GENERAL NEWS. The number of children who received Christmas cheer from the Temuka R.S.A., was over 90. Sixteen members of the Temuka Municipal Band visited Fairlie on Monday and played at the jubilee celebrations of the Fairlie District High School. Holiday weather was not so favourable in Temuka yesterday, although rain that threatened in the morning fortunately held off. The town water supply dwindled to a mere trickle last evening. The first picnic of the Temuka Farmers’ Union, and of the Women’s Division, will be held in the Temuka Domain on Saturday. “DARKENED ROOMS.” Evelyn Brent has been elevated to stardom by Paramount, and her first picture under her new glorification, “Darkened Rooms,” will be seen at Temuka to-night. It deals with the evils resulting from fake spiritualistic practices. Miss Brent appears in the dramatic role of the medium for Neil Hamilton. She sees the hyprocrisy of his “game” and tries to persuade him to give up this false life. Hamilton is resolved to continue his “racket,” with its choice revenues gained by fleecing wealthy clients. Miss Brent, however, by some neat trickery of her own, manages to bring him to his senses. Excellent support is given Miss Brent by Hamilton, David Newell and Doris Hill. Other features will be screened