TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18823, 11 March 1931, Page 4

TEMUKA.

LICENSING COMMITTEE. The Temuka Licensing Committee met yesterday. Present.—Messrs W. F. Evans (acting-chairman), M. Maze, Geo. Hancox. As there was no business to be transacted the Committee adjourned until June 9. A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The Ground Committee of the Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. Association met yesterday afternoon at the Association’s grounds at WinchesDecisions arrived at included the raising of the centre stand in the produce shed by one foot; the protecting of needlework exhibits by wire netting; and the erection of a gate, at the northern end of the ground, as a stock entrance. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED. The scheme propounded by the Temuka Progress League, by which it is hoped to create interest in the Temuka Borough Council elections, while being regarded with favour by a majority of Temuka residents is regarded with disfavour by others. The chief objection appears to be the publication of names without the consent of the gentlemen concerned. FARMERS’ UNION. The Temuka Branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union met yesterday. Present.—Messrs A. J. Davey (chairman), L. V. Talbot, G. L. Twentyman, W. Buchan, G. H. Mulligan, A. E. Dobson, W. J. Lyon, H. Talbot, W. H. Davey, J. O. J. Oliver, J. Macaulay and G. J. Gould. The New Zealand Farmers’ Union wrote in regard to a .letter from the Temuka Branch, in which a suggestion had been made that the New Zealand Meat Board should reduce its levy for the coming year. The letter stated that at its December meeting the Meat Board had decided that the levy on meat exported afer January 1, 1931, should be reduced by 25 per cent. The chairman said he took it the levy for this year would be insufficient to meet the Board’s charges. Last year there had been a surplus of £5,000. He thought they should be thankful for the Board’s action, in times that were so hard.

The chairman detailed what had been done in regard to a telegram from the Union suggesting a grant of £5,000 from the Meat Board, to the earthquake fund. A grant of £IOOO had since been made. General. Two resignations were received, including one from a member who had left the district. The latter was accepted, and the other held over. It was decided that, owing to the fact that the branch’s funds were not over-strong, it was regretted no donation could be made to the Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. Association. The chairman said the Women’s Division had arranged to have a tent at the show on March 26th. He had given an understanding that the branch would give assistance in the hiring of the tent. The chairman’s action -was approved and Mr Macaulay was asked to attend to the erection of the tent. Accounts amounting to £2O/9/7 were passed for payment. Mr Olliver, the Branch’s representative on the Temuka Unemployment Committee, gave a short report on the working of the Committee. The annual meeting was fixed for April 21st. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. A sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held in Temuka yesterday before Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., Christchurch. Civil Cases. No order was made in the case in which Dobson Bros. (Mr F. J. Smith) claimed £4/19/6 from L. H. Benbow. or in the case in which Muir and Gourley (Mr G. J. Walker) claimed £2//12/9 from G. F. Cooper. In the case W. M. Cotterel (Mr F. J. Smith) versus W. E. Sparks, claim £SO, adjourned from last court day, Mr Smith explained that the adjournment had been granted to allow defendant to file a defence. A settlement had now been arrived at, part payment having been made, and arrangements made for the remainder. Mr Smith asked that the case be dismissed, and this was agreed to. Negligent Driving. Robert Cedric Noonan was charged with negligently driving a motor-cycle, in Temuka on February 10th. Defendant pleaded guilty. Sergeant Dwan said the defendant travelled across the Post Office intersection at a speed estimated at 30 miles per hour. Defendant narrowly missed a collision with a motor-lorry at the corner, but did not stop. The excuse given was that defendant was late in going to his work. The presence of mind of the lorry driver saved what might have been a nasty crash. To the Magistrate, defendant said he depended upon the motor-cycle to earn his living. A fine of £3, with costs 16/- was imposed. No Lights. For riding a motor-cycle at night without lights, John Burns was convicted and fined 10/- and costs. Indecent Language. William James Simpson was charged with using indecent language in King Street, Temuka on February 28. A plea of not guilty was entered. Eva Greaves said that on the evening in question she went into her front room to pull down the blinds and saw the figure of a man outside. She heard bad language used. Witness went outside, and again defendant used the same words. Defendant appeared to be under the influence of liquor. She had at no time warned defendant that she would put the police on to him. Defendant had no questions to ask witness. He had not seen her. William Greaves said he was sitting in his room facing King Street. He heard Simpson’s voice using bad language and accusing the previous witness of putting the police on to him. Simpson lived in a portion of the same house.

To the Magistrate witness said he was sure the voice had been Simpson's. Giving evidence, defendant said he knew nothing of the occurrence. He had had three beers.

The Magistrate: “Quite sure? Not three and a half?” Defendant said he had only 2/after he had given his wife the money. He had no intention of insulting plaintiff. He went and had three drinks, on his own. . The Magistrate: “On your own.

That's bad company you know." Defendant handed the Magistrate a sheaf of references he had received from business people in Temuka. He remarked that one of the references was 28 years old. He said he had travelled the world, and had not been in such a position as he was now until he had met Constable Southworth. The Magistrate said a lot of. water had flown under the bridge since he had received some of his references. To Sergeant Dwan defendant admitted he had been convicted previously for having received beer. Sergeant Owan said defendant had been placed on probation, one of the terms being that he refrain from taking . drink, and this he had done very well. Defendant was a good fellow if he left drink alone. To the Magistrate, defendant said he was willing to take out a prohibition order, the Magistrate remarking he had better keep to its terms or he would find himself in serious trouble. Sergeant Dwan then secured the necessary papers and an order, on personal application, was made out. The Magistrate said that in view of the application he would not send defendant to prison. The application would be granted. The using of such language, before a woman, however, was a serious offence, and for this defendant would be fined £2. in default 14 days’ imprisonment, with costs £1 11/-. ‘Time was allowed in which to pay. FINE PICTURE. The promise of the management of the Dominion Theatre to screen only the best pictures is being fulfilled, and last evening a large audience enjoyed the excellent fare provided by "The Love Parade.” featuring Maurice Chevalier, which will again be screened this evening. Chevalier in this picture is a young attache at the Paris embassy of the mythical kingdom of Sylvania. His philanderings with women calls forth censure, and he is sent back to his country to report to his queen. Eventually he becomes Prince Consort, only to find that he has no power, even over the servants. How he turns the tables is full of laughs and intriguing situations. Jeanette Macdonald, a beauty from the stage, plays the role of the Queen, while the comedy relief is provided by Luplno T an, and Lillian Roth. The supports are of a highly interesting nature.

John R. Procter, the Premier Opticians, of Christchurch, will be visiting Temuka and' may be consulted at the Crown Hotel on March 28th.