GERALDINE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXV, Issue 18939, 27 July 1931, Page 1

GERALDINE.

A FINE WEEK-END. Fine weather and bright sunshine yere experienced in Geraldine for the week-end, and those who spent the Sunday afternoon walking would not fail to observe the softer touches of approaching spring. It was frosty both on Sunday morning and Sunday night. EELLBIRDS PLENTIFUL. There seems to be a plentitude of bellbirds in Geraldine this winter—and the dry "weather has been stated as a possible reason. The hard frosts have made feed scarce for these feathered creatures, and in the homes in the environs of the native bush they have become quite cheeky in their search for food. GOLF NOTES. The best scores in the stroke competition played on the Geraldine links on Saturday were as follows: —-

“BREAD BETTER THAN EVER.” Surprise at the assertion of members of the Geraldine branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union that bread was of poor quality this year, was expressed by Geraldine bakers when interviewed by a “Herald” representative. The first baker approached said that he was quite satisfied with the quality of his bread, and he thought that his customers must be the same, as he had received no complaints. He criticised the tendency of "price cutting” which had recently taken effect, and stated that this would have a tendency to force bakers to lower the standard of the bread produced. In the winter, climatic conditions made it harder to produce an even loaf, but this was overcome by strict attention while baking. He denied that the bread was of poor quality this year. ‘“ln fact,” he stated, “it is better than in most years.” The suggestion that the fact that this year's flour was the cause of poor bread was scouted by the next baker approached. "There is nothing wrong with the flour ... it is very good, and it is not giving the slightest trouble,” he remarked. Some bakers stated that they wanted Australian flour, but he used New Zealand flour and it could not be bettered. The bread this year was well up to standard. “Never has there been so much bread improver, including yeast and malt, used as there is to-day,” stated the third baker visited, "and bread is better than ever.” The baking of bread was now a fine art—and the only complaint he received was that too much bread was eaten. "Certainly the new season's wheat is being used,” he answered, "but it is well matured, and it Is customary to use it at this time of the year." “There is too much competition now-a-days to allow our bread to be of poor quality,” remarked another baker. “We are out to supply the public demand.” It was suggested by an outsider that wheat threshed from the stook might be responsible for the alleged poor quality of the bread, but this does not coincide with the denials of the bakers that the bread is lower in standard this year. FALL FROM HORSE. As a result of a fall from a bolting horse on Saturday afternoon, J. Kerr, a son of Mr J, Kerr, Geraldine county foreman, suffered from bruises and shock. Medical assistance was obtained, but fortunately the extent of the boy’s injuries was slight. “SPLINTERS” COMING TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. It was a happy thought that brought the British talking picture “Splinters” to life. It is the story of the famous concert party of that name, its origin in a shell-shattered village in Flanders, the part it played in keeping up the spirit of the armies in France, filmed by a British director with an all-British cast, including many actors from the English stage. One of them is Nelson Keys, whose name for many years has been a household word on the English stage; another is Hal Jones, an equally capable comedian, and a third is Reg Stone, female impersonator. The humour of the two drink-muddled Tommies as they contemplate a portrait of Lloyd George over the canteen bar has stood the test of many years now. Then there is the sketch in which a squad of soldiers is addressed by their officer as gentlemen and invited to “Please form fours.” and, “by your leave,” to perform certain military evolutions. There are the two Tommies who come forward as stage aspirants and sing “That's What I've Done for England.” The female interest in many of these war-time revues was provided by male impersonators, and Reg Stone was by far the greatest of them all. To hear him sing “I'll be Getting Along" without the slightest trace of falsetto is to have the art of deception at its best. "Splinters” is a talkie, and theatregoers will be glad it will be at the Municipal Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. MINIATURE RIFLES.

The following were the best scores at the weekly shoot of the Geraldine

HILTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. At the monthly meeting of the Hilton Women’s Institute, Mrs Wilks presided over a good attendance of members, in the unavoidable absence of the president, Mrs'-Brosnahan. The meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song. One new member was enrolled. After the correspondence had been discussed, Mrs Beaven introduced Mr Cussins, of the Government Poultry Department, who delivered a most interesting and instructive address on the general care of poultry. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Cussins, proposed by Miss Pierce, was carried by acclamation. The competition, “the most useful article from a sugar bag,” was won by Mesdames Wilks and Botting. Afternoon tea was then served by the hostesses, Mrs Slater, Misses Hewson, Slater and Smith, and the singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a most enjoyable afternoon. CRIBBAGE. The following teams have been selected for Tuesday night’s cribbage:— Oddfellows—L. H. Lapthorn, D. J. Lack, F. J. Wood, J. S. Lorimer, E. Allen, B. Richardson, A. Hopping, W. Rapley, I. Schraeder, A. B. Haywood, P. Bennett, F. Nayler. Bowlers—C. Stock, G. Knibb, G. Watts, W. W. Williamson, W. Turner, J. Dean, B. Hayes, H. Broad, J. R. Lack, W. Hamilton, L. B. McKinley, A. G. Malins. John R. Proctor's representatives will be revisiting Geraldine on Wednesday, 23th, and may be consulted at the Crown Hotel

Men’s Section. S. E. Scott 85 12 73 J. S. Barker 99 26 73 A. D. Sharpe 83 10 73 J. B. Scott 98 24 74 A. J. Burrows 91 17 74 D. Macdonald 84 10 74 G. W. Curtis 93 18 75 H. C. Bennett 89 14 75 Ladies’ Section. Miss C. Upritchard .. .. 106 36 70 Miss B. Bell 103 30 73 Miss Roberts 107 31 76 Miss Mcllroy 107 31 76

Miniature Rifle Club: —- C. Borrell 79 3 80 Stan Stonehouse 80 1 80 I. Schraeder 69 10 79 C. Armstrong 76 2 78 D. Smith 6 77 Z. Sherratt 76 1 77 C. Knight 76 1 77 W. Tangney 69 8 77 G. Martin 76 1 77 J. R. Lack .. 74 3 77 J. Patrick 68 8 76 T. Watson 74 2 76 A. Butcher 72 4 76 W. Angland 73 2 75 W. S. Stonehouse .. .. 70 4 74 J. Pugh 64 10 74 G. Webb 67 6 73 G. Fyfe 71 2 73 A. Blair 68 2 70 .T. Ragg 63 3 66 A. Vincent 64 4 68