WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19525, 26 June 1933, Page 12

WAIMATE

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION. A meeting or the Waimate Automobfle Association was held on Friday. Present—Messrs G. A. Manchester (president), W. L. Geddes, J. Betten, W. Bell, E. Englebrecht, Rev. Jas. Hay, J. I. Hayman, M. Mcßae, E. J. Meredith, and J. Smillie. Mr Smillie reported having inspected McNamara’s Corner, and said that little could be done with it, but [ taking about three feet off the corner might improve the bend. —Mr Smillie was empowered to consult with the ! County engineer. A letter was received from the County Council stating that, in reply |to a request, the engineer had been instructed to improve the dangerous corner near Greelish’s at Waituna, and also the rough state of the tar-ssealed road from the railway crossing to Mr Ruddenklau's farm. The chairman stated that the road in question had been greatly improved, but he had not yet had an opportunity of examining the corner near Greelish's. The secretary of the South Island Motor Union forwarded copies of the minutes of the S.I.M.U. on May 16 and June 8, which were circulated amongst members. Notices were received from the S.I.M.U. that the following houses had been added to the official hotel list:— Hampden Hotel, Murchison: Kuraka Hotel. Queenstown; and the following had been struck off: The Hostel, Arthur’s Pass; Caerton Hotel, Dunback.

The secretary of the South Island Union also forwarded a copy of the business agenda for the quarterly meeting of delegates to be held in Dunedin on June 24th. It was resolved that the local delegate, Mr W. L. Geddes, be instructed to vote against the scheme for a road over Haast Pass, and to use his own discretion in voting re the quarterly motor registrations and the control of motor camps.

Rev. J. Hay reported that on the bridges between Otaio and Dempsey’s Corner, about 28 of the reflectors had either been damaged or removed, and it was decided to write to the headteachers of the Otaio and Makikihi Schools, and also to circularise the headmasters of all the schools in the district, to obtain their co-operation in explaining to the school children the reasons why the reflectors should not be interfered wdth, and also to ask them to draw the attention of the children to the Safety First posters issued to schools by the Sputh Island Motor Union. Accounts amounting to £2O 8s lid were passed for payment. W.C.T.U. The monthly meeting of the Waimate branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Knox Sunday School Hall. Mrs Roy presided over a fair attendance. The meeting opened with devotions, after which Mrs Kippenberger read a pamphlet entitled “My Birthday,” written by Mrs Perryman; also an article from the “White Ribbon.” Mr and Mrs Hayman rendered a vocal duet which was much appreciated. The serving of afternoon tea brought a happy afternoon to a close. MINIATURE RIFLES. In the weekly shoots of Miniature Rifle Clubs in the Waimate district last week, the following were the highest scores off the rifle:— Waimate Club.—A. Kernick, A. Dench 79; R. Cameron. E. Wilson, W. Paterson 78; B. Walker 77; H. Cameron K. Kernick, A. Dunnill, G. M. Collins, L. Harvey, A. Averis, 76; E. Warren, L. Anderson, G. Davidson, S. Fleming 75; A. Wisnesky, D. Kilworth 74; G. Jones, S. Dench, L. Merwood, W. Deady, A. Cowles 73; R. Haynes 72; W. Jack 71; C. Coates 70. Studholme Club.—H. Rollinson 80; Joe Butters 79; E. Rollinson, Geo. Sullivan, J. Lindsay, C. Rollinson 78; L. Lemon, T. Vincent 77; J. Mitchell, E. Rogers 76. H. Rollinson won the Henshaw button. Willowbridge Club.—C. Blair, B. Richardson, E. Melton 80; J. C. Faulkner, S. F. Cox 78; A. Hawke, S. J. Richmond, C. Puttick, P. White, E. Trembath 77, H. Hayman, R. Alexander, G. Joyce 76; C. Bennett, J. Byrnes, H. Melton, H. Melton jun. 75. E. Melton holds the Duncan button for the week. Glenavy Club.—N. Gibson, W. McCulloch 79; J. Purdie, A. Cuthbertson, L. Wilson 78; W. Berry, R. Hollamby, N. Fleming, D. McCulloch, A. McCulloch 77; B. Duff, G. Wilson, A. Lindsay, D. McNaughton, M. Scott, J. Brown, C. Fleming, T. Devlin, D. McLean 76; H. Fleming, E. Grimson, R. Haines, D. Brown, G. Hamilton 75; Wat Devlin, J. Paul, R. Lindsay, N. Andrews 74; J. McCulloch, J. Archer, Wm. Devlin, F. Mountford 73. Hook Club.—A. Kingsbury, J. Campbell, L. Rathgen, L. Bell 78; C. Rose, C. Medlicott, J. Rathgen, J. Taylor 77; J. Medlicott, F. Grayson 76; S. Rathgen, H. Dempsey 74; L. Alexander, H. Meyer, F. Sole, J. Girvan 73; Ron Wilson, W. Mellraith, Ray Sole, A. Burness, 11. Mason 72: G. Alexander 70. The Club o tton was won by A. Kingsbury and the Mills’ button went to J. Taylor, while Mr E. Gyne's No. 1 trophy wos won by W. Mellraith. Morven Club.—T. Allnutt, F. Keen 79; V/. F. Callery, H. Keen, L. Morrison 78; C. Melton, T. Meynell 77; S. Blair,' S. Bruce, J. C. Hay, K. Malthus, J. McAleer, C. Weir, R. McAleer 76. In the shoot off F. Keen w 7 on the Melton button and Mr G. Hay’s trophy was won by H. Keen. Willowbridge v. Hook. The second match in the Sunshine Challenge Shield Competition was fired on the Willowbridge range on Monday night last, between teams representing Hook and Willowbridge Clubs, the latter team running out winners by 11 points. Following are details;— Willowbridge A.—B. Richardson, C. Blair, E. Melton 80, J. C. Faulkner 78, A. Hawke 77, H. Hayman, R. Alexander, G. Joyce 76, C. Bennett 75, J. Faulkner 73. Total 771. Hook A.—A. Kingsbury 79; J. Medlicott, L. Rathgen, C. Medlicott 78; C. Rose, S. Rathgen, R. Campbell, L. Bell 75, F. Grayson 74, J. Rathgen 73. Total 760. Willowbridge B.—S. F. Cox 78; S. J. Richmond, C. Puttick, P. White, E. Trembath 77; H. Melton jun., H. Melton sen. 75; S. Cox, W. Fletcher 74; H. Campbell 73; total. 757. Hook B.—A. Simmons 78; L. Alexander, ,J. Campbell 77; H. Manson 76; j J. McKenzie 75; F. Medlicott 74; R. [ Wilson, W. Richards, G. Alexander 72; J. Stewart 71; total 744.