TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18831, 20 March 1931, Page 13

TEMUKA.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Temuka Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening. Present, the Mayor (Mr Gunnion), Councillors A. W. Buzan, E. B. Cooper, C. Davidson, E. J. Chapman, L. F. Robins, R. Jamieson, J. Gourley, A. R. Beck, and A. E. Smith. Motions of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr Smith and Mesdames Palmer and Chalmers were moved by the Mayor, and carried. In a short statement the Mayor referred to the recent visit to Waimate, and said that those who had made the trip had enjoyed themselves. He understood a return visit, from Waimate, would be made. Mr Gunnion said the Council had now come to the end of the year, and they must agree that it was with considerable satisfaction that they could look back on the work done. He could say with confidence that their finance was good, and that their streets and roads were In good order. In the water supply, Mr Gunnion said, there had been a wonderful improvement in the past twelve months. Breaks would occur, he thought, but when the pressure at the recent fires was taken into consideration this was not to be wondered at. Mr Gunnion said that recently an engineer of standing had been shown the water scheme, and had said bad workmanship was evident, otherwise the scheme would be one of the best in New Zealand. He (the speaker) was quite satisfied with the scheme. Later Mr Smith said the Finance Committee was pleased to know at their meeting that the Borough finance was in a sound state. As Councillors were aware, £l2O more than had been anticipated had been paid in wages on the water-works scheme. If the rest of the money came in freely before the end of the year it was hoped to have a balance of about £2OO. It must be remembered, however, that £BO set aside for printing the by-laws had not been used, nor had the £SO held in the horse account. Correspondence. The secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Wellington, advised that they had been instructed to prepare immediately a set of building by-laws incorporating suitable measures for the reduction of risks from earthquake damage. In this connection it would be necessary for the Committee to make a study of all building by-laws at present in force throughout the Dominion, as it was Intended that the set of model building regulations would be applicable to the whole of New Zealand. A complete copy of the building by-laws in the borough was asked for. The Mayor thought the arrangement a sensible idea. He suggested the Town Clerk send information forward, and this was agreed to. The chairman of the Croixelles Road Board, Nelson, asked the Council’s support to the following resolution: — “That in view of the present economic situation, coupled with the additional financial strain caused by the Hawke’s Bay disaster, this Board strongly urges that the Government may be pleased to cause a full investigation to be made of the Fisher money stabilisation plan, as was earnestly recommended by the New Zealand Board of Trade in its annual report for 1919.” There was no discussion, and the letter was received. The County Clerk, Geraldine, wrote re the unsatisfactory state of the roadside water tables at Winchester, and asked that the Council have this matter attended to.

The Mayor said he had been given to understand that the work had been done. He was in favour of having repairs made immediately, and the Council agreed to this.

Mr F. J. Smith advised that three drain tiles, in front of his garage in Railway Terrace, were broken while the unemployed were working there, and asked that they be replaced as soon as possible. The Town Clerk said Mr W. F. Evans had also notified a pipe having been broken.

It was decided that the overseer inspect the pipes and have the work done.

Mr B. Hughes made application, on behalf of the Parish of St. Peter’s, for full width asphalting to be carried out from the Vicarage gate along King Street, and into Dyson Street as far as the back gate of the Parish Hall. The cost would be £4 10s, to the Council. —Granted. More Water. The secretary of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society made application for a supplementary water supply for the hatchery, as the present supply was barely sufficient when the hatchery was full. The extra supply would only be required for a short period. Councillor Smith: “No mention of paying for it?” The Mayor considered the town was getting enough water now to supply forty hatcheries. Councillor Buzan said the Society had not abided by the agreement in the first place. If the Council made an agreement the Society should hold to this, or pay for additional water. He distinctly remembered the agreement made to supply water for a certain period, but it had been running practically all the year round. However, he would move that the Water Committee wait on the Society and make arrangements, with power to act. Councillor Smith seconded the motion, which was carried. Hawkers' Licenses. Councillor Gourley enquired when hawkers’ licenses expired, and what the fee was. The Town Clerk said the licenses expired at the end of the month. The fee was 5/-. Councillor Gourley said he considered it about time something was done to prevent these people coming to the town and selling all kinds of goods when shops were closed, and at other times. The Mayor said he took it that the question would be decided when the by-laws came up for revision. The present by-laws were made about 30 years ago. General. The Catholic schools, Timaru, were granted the use of the Domain, for their picnic, on March 21st. The cemetery paysheet amounting to £2l 2s 4d, was passed for payment. The chairman said he was making good progress in collections for the Domain. As Councillors would remember it had been decided not to have a street appeal. Mr Gunnion said they had not yet received any money from the Football Club. The Club was meeting on Friday night, so there was still a faint hope. The Mayor and Councillor Buzan were appointed a committee to confer with the ministers of the town and the R.S.A., in regard to Anzac Day. A vote of thanks was passed to the Temuka Fire Brigade for allowing the use of their room for the Earthquake Relief Committee meetings. The Mayor referred to the very capable manner in which the Brigade had dealt with the recent fires. He said he was an old fireman, who had attended many big fires, but not three,

in one night. “The boys did remarkably well,” he added. The Temuka R.S.A. were granted permission to have “Poppy Days" on April 18 and 21. Domain Board. In his report the curator (Mr A. E. Uden) said the unemployed were working in the Domain and doing good work. The new glasshouse was now completed. To improve the appearance near the children’s slide he would suggest the building of a rustic shelter. Other matters were touched on in the report. Councillor Gourley reported on a visit to the Domain, with Councillor Smith, when everything had been found in excellent order. He recommended the erection of a rustic house as suggested by Mr Uden. Councillor Gourley said the new glasshouse should prove very satisfactory. The reports of Mr Uden and of the visitors were adopted, the Mayor saying the glasshouse had cost £2B. The paysheet, amounting to £65 14s 9d, was passed for payment. Works Committee. The report of the Works Committee recommended that a footpath be formed on the North Belt from Wilkin Street to Maude Street, through the avenue of trees. This would find work for the unemployed, and as it would come under Scheme No. 5, presented a good opportunity of having the foundation work done. The schedule of works approved for the year had been completed with the exception of tar-sealing of Wilkin Street. An additional 171 chain had been tar-seal-ed in High Street. All streets and footpaths showing signs of wear and breaking up had been top-dressed with tar and sand and were now in good order. The following footpaths had been formed, and asphalted:—Railway Terrace from Ewen Road, to Cass Street; Cass Street from Davie Street, to Allnutt Street (full width); five chains north-end Allnutt Street; Denmark Street, from Studholme Street, through Railway to Railway Terrace; Whitcombe Street, from Denmark Street, to Park Gates; Raynor Street, Hayhurst Street, Maude, Gammack. Wilkin, Shaw, Guise, Ormsby and Princess Streets, had each been completed. Councillor Buzan said it .had been stated that the work done in High Street was a disgrace and waste of money. The speaker considered the work done, with the appliances at their disposal, compared more than favourably with that in other centres. The streets in the borough were smoother than the completed highways. The Mayor: “I quite agree with you. You know where the statement came from. Don’t worry your head about it.” (Laughter.) The report was adopted.

PETROL BOWSERS. The Temuka Borough Council, at its meeting on Wednesday night, discussed a letter from the Timaru Borough Council, in reply to an inquiry from Temuka as to the conditions governing the approval of applications for the erection of petrol bowsers on footpaths. The letter stated that a fee of £lO per annum was charged, and an agreement entered into requiring stamp duty amounting to 3/-. Double pumps were charged the license fee of £ls, and an inspection fee of £1 was also charged. The firm aplying for the pump was required to take out a policy with a recognised Insurance Company, in the name of the Council for at least £SOO for each pump, the firm in question to pay the premium. No license fee was charged for pumps on private property, although the inspection fee was still charged. The Town Clerk, Ashburton, advised that his Council charged a fee of £5 for each installation, and so far that Council had not required the proprietors to deposit insurance policies. He enclosed a form of application for use of footpath and for kerbside petrol pumps. A letter from the Waimate Council showed the rental was £5. The letters were received without discussion. STREET LIGHTING. On Wednesday night the Temuka Borough Council discussed a letter from the Temuka Progress League recommending the acceptance of the Power Board’s offer of an all-night street lighting service at an additional cost of 2/6 per light. Councillor A. W. Buzan was in favour of adopting the proposal. The Mayor said street lighting now cost £389 per year. Councillor L. F. Robins considered the investment should be regarded as a good one for residents. He moved that the application be granted The motion was seconded by Councillor E. B. Cooper, and carried. GOLF CLUB. The annual meeting of the Temuka Golf Club was held on Wednesday night, Mr O. C. Stephens occupying the chair in the absence of the president (Dr F. A. Scannell). The annual report (previously published in the “Herald”) was adopted. The statement of receipts and expenditure disclosed that the principal items were:—Links improvement £l4B 18/3, rent and rates £66/10/1, labour £59/11/3, golf coaching fees £B/11/5. The chief receipts were:—Subscriptions and entrance fees £lO9/17/6, grazing £22/10/-, and links improvement fund £3l/5/-. There was an overdraft bank balance at the end of the year of £l4l/0/8. The balance-sheet set out the excess of liabilities over assets at £129 0/8. The statement was adopted.

Election of Officers. The election of office-bearers resulted:—Patron, Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P.; president, Mr J. T. Smart; vice-presi-dents, Messrs O. C. Stephens and G. J. Walker; club captain, Mr T. Edwards; ladies’ captain, Miss H. Bremner; secretary, Mr W. S. Harbrow; ladies’ secretary, Miss E. L. Grigg; treasurer, Mr F. G. Franklin; committee, Mesdames R. H. Taylor and T. E. Shiels, Dr F. A. Scannell, Messrs F. C. May, C. L. Fraser, and R. H. Taylor; handicappet, Dr Scannell; ladies’ handicapper (left in abeyance); ground committee, Mrs R. Lee, Dr Scannell, Messrs T. Edwards, R. H. Taylor and D. Ferguson; hon. auditor, Mr W. B. Sutcliffe. New members were elected as follow: —Miss Armstrong, Mr and Mrs L. F. Robins, Miss Hancox, Mr A. G. Green and Mr Hitchcock. Miss M. Poque (an exchange teacher from Canada, at present stationed in Temuka), was elected a member. Mr and Mrs A. R. Guild wrote thanking the club for its condolence in their recent bereavement. Resignations were tendered by Mrs F. J. Smith, Mr and Mrs A. R. Guild, Miss R. Twomey, Miss K. Twomey, Mr and Mrs Tully, and Mr Jack Smart.— It was resolved that the resignations be dealt with by the committee. It was resolved that the men’s subscription fee be £2/7/-, reducible to £2/2/- if paid before July 1; ladies’ subscription £l/12/6; junior members’ 5/-; but if junior members desire to play in competitions, the fee to be 10/.

FOOTBALL CLUB REPORT. The report to be presented to the annual meeting of the Temuka Football Club this evening states that the actual excess of income over expenditure on club work was £35. Donations amounting to £22 were made, showing a decrease in the cash position of £22. It was pleasing to note the monetary support accorded by honorary officers, and the thanks of the Club were due to them for their generosity. For the second year in succession the senior team played in the final of the Skinner and Beri Cups. For the second year also, the senior team provided the winning seven in the South Canterbury Rugby Union’s seven-a-side tournament at Timaru on June 3rd. The team also secured the medals at the tournament held at Pleasant Point. The club’s congratulations were offered to Mr W. A. Strang, a member, in having been again chosen to represent New Zealand in international fixtures. Mr Strang also led the combined South Canterbury-North Otago-and Ashburton team against the visiting English combination in the match at Timaru, other Temuka players in the team being A. Gaffaney and L. Connolly, both of whom played distinction. The following Temuka players gained representative honours for South Canterbury—W. A. Strang, L. Connolly, K. Blyth, A. Gaffaney, A. Elder, G. Phillips, J. Connolly and T. Pemberton. In their grade the junior team met with a fair measure of success and supplied one junior representative in W. Gale. In the fourth grade competition the Temuka team were run-ners-up, and held an undefeated record for seven-a-side tournaments, winning at Timaru (twice), Pleasant Point and Geraldine. For the third j year in succession this team won the j Mcllroy Cup, which now becomes the property of the club. The fifth grade | team played bright football, and sup- ] plied the winning team at the Pleasant Point tournament. The annual visit of the fourth grade team to Rangiora took place at the end of the season, under the management of Mr T. Gaffaney. The team won its match, and were hospitably entertained. During the season the club gained the distinction of winning 29 cups and 54 medals, this being regarded as a pleasing indication of the manner in which players attended at practices. It was with regret that the club recorded the death of Mr J. S. Lee, a past treasurer. During the season the club held what is hoped to become an annual dance in the Dominion Theatre, and as a social gathering this was a great success. The annual picnic was held on the property of Mr J. White, at the “Old Mill,” Winchester, and thanks were due to Mr White. In conclusion the report thanked the many friends, both ladies and gentlemen for the whole-hearted manner in which they supported the club during the year, and also the playing members who assisted to carry out the programme laid down.

TENNIS. A meeting of the Temuka Town and Country Tennis Association was held at Mr H. Wilson’s residence, Temuka, on Tuesday night, Mr G. Burborough, president, presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mr A. C. Palmer upon the loss he had recently sustained through the death of his wife, who was at one time a member of the executive. Votes of thanks were accorded to the press, and to St. Peter’s, St. Joseph’s, and the Park Clubs for the use of their courts for Saturday’s tourney An invitation was accepted from the Park Club to play a friendly match, sixteen aside, on Saturday, March 28, and the following team was chosen by the Selection Committee to represent the Association: — Ladies. Misses P. Dwan, A. Liddle, M. White, N. Hickey, N. Hickey, R. South, T. Earl, A. Hannifin, and C. Roddick. Emergencies: M. Anderson and M. Opie. Men. Messrs I. Kelland, L. Goodson, G. Burborough, A. Ross, W. Lees, L. McLachlan, Morrison, and J. L. White. Emergencies: D. Hopkinson and L. West. The best individual scores recorded in the Temuka Town and Country Tennis Association’s shield competition recently concluded were as follows: L. Goodson (Clandeboye), 124 games (out of a possible 128 games; Miss M. Hickey (Clandeboye), 120; Miss P. Dwan (St. Josephs), 118; Miss A. Liddle (Clandeboye), 117; G. Burborougn (Winchester), 113; Miss M. M. White (Winchester-, 110; J. L. White (Winchester-, 110; Miss M. Hickey (Clandeboye), 108; Miss R. South (Winchester), 107; W. H. Staniland (Clandeboye), 106; D. Anderson (Washdyke), 104; A. Ross (Washdyke) 102. The only players to go through their singles unbeaten were Miss Dwan (6-4, 6-0, 6-4, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1), and L. Goodson (6-0, 6-0, 6-2, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-4). Miss Dwan was the only player who did not suffer defeat in her doubles (6-3, 6-0, 6-4, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2). Miss M. M. White and Mr G. Burborough were the only pair to complete their combined doubles without suffering defeat (6-1, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, 6-0). GENERAL NEWS. At a meeting of the Temuka Croquet Club on Tuesday a motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs W. H. McMillan, whose sister, Mrs L. Smart, died in Christchurch last week. The Temuka Progress League, in view of the calls recently made on the public, have decided to abandon their “Paddy’s Market” but to hold an art union. Before Mr A. E. Smith J.P., yesterday morning a statutory first offender, 1 on a charge of drunkenness, was convicted and discharged. The business of the Temuka Borough Council at its meeting on Wednesday night lasted under two hours. Supper, at 9.20 was the last item on the agenda. “STILL HOPE” According to a statement made by the Mayor at the Temuka Borough Council's meeting on Wednesday night, he still entertains the hope that the Temuka Football Club will see its way clear to make a donation to the funas of the Temuka Domain Board ‘.‘They haven’t come to light yet,” Mr Gunnion said, “but their annual meeting is on Friday night, so we’ve still got aj faint hope”

During the 1929 season, the “Herald” representative was informed yesterday, the Football Club made a donation of £4B, being the receipts of the gate of the Temuka v. Old Boys game played at Temuka. Last year, the informant continued, the Club offered the Domain Board the “gate” from the Temuka v. Star game, but this was declined, as the Board were again desirous of receiving the Temuka-Old Boys “gate.”

“NOT SATISFIED.” The Temuka Borough Council is not satisfied with the attitude of the Unemployment Board towards a suggestion made by the Council by which drainage could be installed in the East End, under an unemployment At previous meetings the Council instructed the Town Clerk to write to the Board submitting proposals for the work, and asking if it could be gone on with. An invitation was extended to Mr Hutchison, a member of the Board who recently visited Timaru, to pay a visit to Temuka and inspect the proposed scheme. To these letters a reply has now been received, and was discussed at the meeting of the Council on Wednesday night. At one period it was proposed to take the discussion in committee, but this was not agreed to. The reply from the Unemployment Board was to the effect that the question was considered at its last meeting. It had been decided that the question of subsidising local authorities undertaking large continuous works such ns drainage works or water works should be approved in the case of works which would not otherwise be done for at least one or two years, each case, however, to be dealt with on its merits. Local authorities desiring to make application for a subsidy should follow the procedure adopted in regard to subsidies granted under No. 1 scheme. The Board would then consider each application on its merits in relation to the unemployment situation. Councillor A. W. Buzan said that, according to the letter the Board evidently thought the Council had decided to go on with the scheme, but this was not the case, as the rate that would be necessary would be too high. He considered the Council should emphasise the fact that the work had been suggested as a means of relieving unemployment over the winter. He still thought that if the scheme was put clearly to the Board, the Council would receive the wages for the work. Councillor L. F. Robins inquired if a report had yet been received from the Rangiora Borough engineer, and was informed in the negative. He added that they were losing time, and that the Council’s questions were not answered in the Board’s letter. To Councillor J. Gourley, the Mayor (Mr Gunnion), said they had been given to understand they would receive all the labour. Councillor Robins said that Mr T. D. Burnett had promised to get into touch with the Board, when in Wellington. Mr Burnett might have overlooked the matter so far, as they had heard nothing from him. Councillor A. E. Smith said he wished to see the work carried through and thought if they “pushed their barrow” the Board would help them. He moved that the matter be left to the drainage committee. Councillor A. R Beck seconded the motion.

Councillor Robins moved as an amendment that the Board be again written to, and the errors that had crept into their letter pointed out.

Councillor Buzan seconded the motion, saying he considered it was up to the Board to assist the Council in work aimed to assist the unemployed question. The motion was withdrawn in favour of the amendment, which was carried. The Mayor said they were hoping to receive a reply from Rangiora before long. He paid a tribute to the work done by Councillor Robins towards having the drainage installed.

BAND GYMKHANA. Mr A. W. Buzan presided over a meeting of the Temuka Municipal Band Gymkhana Committee on Tuesday evening. It was decided that a fire brigade coupling event, for boys under 14 years, be added to the programme. The Ladies’ Committee were left to make arrangements for afternoon tea. NO STATEMENT. The statement expected to be made by the Mayor (Mr Gunnion), in regard to the coming elections, at the meeting of the Temuka Borough Council on Wednesday, was not forthcoming. At the commencement of the meeting the Mayor made a short statement, but this merely touched briefly on the Council’s finance, and extolled the virtues of the town water supply. Approached by the “Herald” representative after the meeting, Mr Gunnion stated that he had no intention of making the statement expected, and which he had intimated he would give. Councillors expressed surprise, as several had conjectured as to the nature of the statement. Considerable interest also had been shown by the public. NOTES. The annual meeting of the Temuka Football Club will be held to-night. Mr E. Cholerton, representing John R. Proctor's Ltd., the Premier Opticians of Christchurch, will be making another Professional visit to Temuka on Saturday, March 28th, and may be consulted at the Crown Hotel on that date