TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19560, 5 August 1933, Page 22

TEMUKA

MAORI WOMEN’S GUILD. The annual meeting of the Arowhenua Maori Women’s Guild was held at the vicarage in Temuka on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. C. L. Mountford presiding. The annual report stated that much had been accomplished during the past year and the balance sheet disclosed a satisfactory credit balance. The officers elected were:—President, Mrs V. Foxon vice-president, Mrs G. McCullough secretary and treasurer, Miss A. Hopkinson. LECTURE ON PERU. On Thursday evening in the Temuka Presbyterian Hall, Miss I. Elder, Peru, gave an interesting lecture, with lantern slides, of that country, its people and the work of the mission there. The Rev. C. A. Kennedy presided over a fair attendance. Miss Elder showed herself to be fully conversant with her subject. Some of the slides showed very finely made pottery work, and others the clothing worn by the people. On the motion of Mr D. B. Muir, Miss Elder was accorded a vote of thanks. Miss Elder, who paid a visit to Temuka seven years ago, has two cousins, the Rev. R. F. Elder and Miss J. Elder, both in mission work in the Argentine. The latter is a sister to a former teacher at the Temuka District High School, Miss Elder. PERSONAL. During the tour of the borough by Councillors on Thursday afternoon, a visit was paid to Te Rata Private Hospital where Mr A. Leslie (postmaster) is an inmate, suffering from a broken leg. Mr Leslie expressed pleasure at seeing the visitors, and said that he was making good progress towards recovery. LADIES’ SHOOTING. The ladies’ section of the Temuka Miniature Rifle Club held their weekly shoot on Thursday night. Following were the scores:—Mrs Donnlthorne 73, Miss McClintock 69, Miss Ward 67, Mrs Taylor 65, Miss E. McFarlane 64, Miss M. McFarlane S 3, Miss Reid 63, Mrs Templeton 62, Miss McGillen 60, Miss H. Cain 51, Mrs Scannell 51. The winner of Mrs Scannell’s trophy was Miss E. McFarlane. The above scores were put up in a friendly match with Winchester, which the latter team won. FOOTBALL. Temuka juniors (v. Celtic, Temuka No. 1, 2.45) —Martin. Pierce. Davis (2), Solomon (2), McCully, Palmer, Burns, Johnstone, Sullivan, Selwyn, Rehu, Lucy, Burke, Neville, Lyall. NOTES. There will be a waltzing championship at the Kerrytown Basketball Club’s dance on August Bth. The Temuka Bowling Club will Hold progressive euchre in the Parish Hall on Monday, August 14, 21, 28 and September 4. The adjourned annual meeting of the Temuka Municipal Band will be held on Monday evening. The St. Joseph’s and Young Women’s Basketball Club will hold a social and dance in the Druids’ Hall on Tuesday next. A nigger minstrel and dramatic entertainment will be given in the Temuka Presbyterian Hall on Monday night. The coronation ceremony in connection with the Methodist Church Queen of the Seasons contest will be held in the Drill Hall on August 15.

MILFORD WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. There was a good attendance of members at the July meeting of the Milford Women's Institute. Mrs O. Crossman presided and apologised for the absence of the president. The motto for the day was, “Always turn your face to the sunshine and the clouds will fall behind you.” Miss Ferguson, president of the Temuka Women’s Institute gave an interesting demonstration on seagrass stool making, all members being interested. There were large entries in the plain oven scones competition, which was judged by Miss Ferguson and won by Mrs McCormack. Mrs A. Brown was second and Mrs L. Macaulay third. Miss Ferguson was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Several members spoke about the Institute birthday parties, which they had attended. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs McCormack and Misses Cain and Parke. The sales table brought in a few shillings. Games were indulged in and after a community sing the meeting closed with the National Anthem. BENEDICTS’ BALL. The Milford Benedicts held their annual ball in the Milford Hall on Thursday evening, there being a large attendance. Music was supplied by a local orchestra. Mr W. Seeler was M.C.' Extras were provided by Misses L. Cain and P. Seward and Mr W. Seward. Among those present were:—Mesdames R. Lyall, J. Kelland, A. Caithness, L. Prattley, T. Jones, S. Boulton, A. Brown, Dickson, A. Bisdee, N. Sheriff, L. Wareing, W. Seaward, J. Brown, C. Porter, J. McCormack, R. Comer, G. Turley; Misses A. Kyne, A. Maze, Brownlee (2), C. Parke, L. Cain, B. Woodhead, P. Seward, C. Hole, N. Kelland, M. Wareing, Davis (2), Coochey (2), McCully (3), E. Jones, M. Lynch, G. Airay, G. Porter TimaruO, M. Hale, M. McCormack, R. Westaway, Stewart (2), Boulton (2), N. Purvis, E. Flett, Harris (2), N. Larcombe, M. Macauly, P. Sugrue; Messrs R. Lyall, W. Seward, W T . Seeler, A. Caithness, L. Wareing, J. Kernohan, G. Turley, D. Ward. G. McCulloch. Macaulay (2), W. Ward, Horgan (2), McNab, S. Boulton, G. Wheeler, Brown (4), W. McCully, R. Comer, K. Topham, G. Coochey, N. Palmer, N. Davis, Sherriff (2), W. Omelvena, K. Tarrant, J. Pemberton, C. Kelland, K. Trigance, J. Wallace. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, W. Brownlee, J. Dale, E. Columb, L. Prattley. A. McClaren, G. Dix, B. Sugrue, A. Kennedy, J. Proudlock, H. Parke, B. Gason, Cook (2), G. Hayhurst, D. Hendry, J. Stewart. MAYOR'S RELIEF FUND. The euchre party and dance iffeld in the Druids’ Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the Mayor’s Relief Fund was well attended and the financial result was quite satisfactory. Card prizes were won by Mrs R. Lee (ladies) and Mr A. Hope (men). Consolation prizes were won by Mrs R. Davidson and Mr J. B. Davis. A guessing competition was won by Mr A. Baird. Dance music was supplied by Mr R. Hoare, Mr S. Harvey acting as M.C. During the evening the Mayor (Mr A. W. Buzan) thanked the public for their attendance. He offered special thanks to those ladies who had assisted with the supper. 1.0.0. F. The fortnightly meeting of Waitea Rebekah Lodge was held in the Lodge Hall on Tuesday evening. Sister Ludeman, P.N.G. presided over a fair attendance.

The sick visiting committee reported that the sick sisters were progressing favourably. After Lodge closed the brothers of Alexandrovna Lodge were entertained at cards and supper. The Acting N.G. Sister Ludeman, welcomed the visitors. Alexandrovna Lodge won the cards by 355 games to 245.

STREET INSPECTION. On Thursday afternoon the members of the Temuka Borough Council, together with the Mayor, made a tour of inspection of the various streets of the borough for the purpose of ascertaining first hand where improvements were needed. The inspection lasted over three hours, a halt being made at certain points and consultations held on matters of improvements which it is intended to carry out chiefly by means of unemployed labour. GENERAL NEWS. On a recent night, a Temuka motorist ran into and killed a horse in the vicinity of Arowhenua. Ham, butter, etc., were among the articles taken from a local resident's safe last week. A young man recently rode a steer from Pareora to Temuka, from where the animal was taken by train to Christchurch. The animal, a most docile one, was steered by means of a halter. It belonged to a family who were moving to the Christchurch district, and because of its usefulness and kindly nature had become ‘one of the family." It is said that its uses at Pareora were such that it was frequently used in a dray to carry out turnips, hay and other feed for cattle. “AIR MAIL.” The latest and most modern giant air liners which have opened up a new era of trans-continental transportation will be seen on the screen when “Air Mail,” Universal’s widely hailed drama of the government mail fleet, opens its engagement at the Temuka Theatre today. There have been aviation pictures before, but none that have presented the story of the unsung heroes of the government mail as “Air Mail” does. One of the most essentially dramatic phases of flying, “Air Mail” provides a substantial, gripping and romantic theme around which has been woven a very human story of devotion to duty and sacrifice with characters that live on the screen. Action, thrills, sustained, suspense, believable romance and story interest combine to make “Air Mail” a departure from the ordinary run of movie fare. It is something to see. Ralph Bellamy as the virile airport chief is perfectly cast and carries off his role with the most finished performance of his career. At the matinee, chapter three of the serial “Detective Lloyd” will also be screened.