TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19623, 18 October 1933, Page 12

TEMUKA

FARMERS’ UNION MEETS SPEEDING UP THE SALE i ’ The Temuka branch of the Farmers' Union held its monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon. There were present—Messrs A. Bisdee (chairman), W. Buchan, S. R. Muff. A. Dobson. W. H. Staniland. H. Livesey, J. Macaulay. H. Talbot and B. Trumper. The chairman reported that he had interviewed the principal stock firm concerned in the handling of stock at the sale, with a view to speeding up the sale. Steps would be taken to meet the Union’s request. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of Mr T. E. Gunnion was passed, and it w'as decided to forward a letter of condolence. The Provincial Executive of the Union wrote requesting the branch to consider resolutions drawing the attention‘of the Dominion Executive and local Members of Parliament to the | alleged unjust methods used by the Commissioner of Taxes in demanding returns of income from those not under an obligation to furnish returns. in allowing inaccuracies in the assessment of taxes liable to demand tax in excess of that due and in allowing unreasonable periods to elapse before calling the attention of taxpayers to inaccuracies in returns. As Mr A. J. Davey, who had introduced the question at* the executive meeting, was not present, the letter was held over. Daylight Saving. Mr T. D. Burnett. M.P.. wrote submitting drafts of amendments to the Daylight Saving Act. An extra 30 minutes, and an extension from March to April were proposed, and he requested an opinion. Mr B. Trumper said that as a dairy farmer he was opposed to daylight saving. Too much was done for sport in New Zealand. He thought that his woi\. was interfered with, and for country children going to school the hours were excessive. He moved that the branch op]>ose any extension. Mr Buchan seconded the motion. Messrs W. H. Staniland and S. R. Muff moved an amendment that daylight saving be extended over April, but that it not be increased by half an hour daily. The amendment was carried. Another amendment, to the Meat Export Control Acts, was forwarded, suggesting the fixation of killing and handling charges for meat for export. The amendment was supported. Rangitata Bridge. Mr F. Langbein. District Engineer. Public Works Department, * advised that the question of a direct main highway via the old Rangitata railway bridge had been the subject of a report he made recently to the Main Highways Board, in which he had advocated the purchase of the railway bridge. The cost would be about £IB,OOO for the conversion of the bridge and the metalling. Any further correspondence should be forwarded to the Main Highways Board. It was decided to write to the Board requesting further information. Speaking to the question. Mr W. Buchan said he thought that it would be possible to retain the present bridge and highway through Geraldine. There had been opposition from Geraldine, as it was said to be taking away the town’s life-blood. Mr A. Dobson said that the question was being discussed from opposite sides by Geraldine and Temuka Farmers’ Unions. He thought it should be settled first by the Provincial Executive. A report on the business of a recent conference of delegates of South Island dairy companies at Christchurch, to consider the proposed new scheme for pig marketing for export was considered. The film, of which the principal speaker at the conference had been a director, had exported 80.000 pigs in the North Island most successfully for farmers. It was estimated that the net return to farmers would be s*d a lb. which was greatly in excess of the present returns. Payments would be made by instalments. An organiser would visit the district in the near future to explain the scheme in full, and it was thought meetings of farmers should be held in the Clandeboye. Milford. Orari, Temuka and Waimate districts. Congratulations were extended to the four members who had secured seats on the Electoral Wheatgrowers' Committee. Messrs L. V. Talbot. A. J. Davey. F. H. Ruddenklau and J. C. Bisdee. NEW SCHOOL UNIFORM Taking the opportunity afforded by the celebration of the school's jubilee. I the teachers of the St. Joseph’s Con- i vent have established a definite uni- j form for girl pupils. The colours, chocolate brown and ! gold, have been used to good effect | in the designing of the costume, and { the pupils attracted considerable in- i terest when they appeared in the town during the morning. A chocolate brown gymnasium frock with brown belt is finished with a brown-and-gold hat band and tie of the same combination. Black shoes and stockings are being worn by the majority if the pupils at present, but the uniform correctly includes shoes and stockings to tone with j the general ensemble. White panama : hats complete the very neat and prac- ' lical costume. Approached yesterday. the Rev. Father Outtrim. S.M . said he understood that it was not intended as yet to change the boys’ attire. SHEEP SHEARING CLASS With an attendance well up to the ' average of recent years, the Temuka j Technical School’s blade shearing class commenced this year s course of in- i struction yesterday. The day was spent at the home ot the instructor <Mr T. Winter) and there the pupils learned how to grind and set shears. A start will be made j with the actual work to-morrow at , Mr A. Bain's shed. “The Stumps.' Orari Road. The director (Mr E. B Cooper* said yesterday that the school had arranged for a supply of sheep to keep the das. 1 engaged for the next three weeks or more VISITORS TO THE TOWN In preparation for the o|>eiimg of the jubilee celebrations ot St. Joseph's Convent and School, many people from all parts of the Dominion arrived in Temuka yesterday. Among the visitors were Bishop Brodic. the Rev. Dr. David Kennedy. S.M, Provincial of the Society of Mary, and the kcv. Father Fay. S.M.. u former parish priest of Temuka. The ex-pupils and friends who have

arrived in Temuka include—Mr and Mrs J. O'Grady and son. Mr John O'Grady (Picton). Mrs ' Leggott and Miss Margaret Leggott <Christchurch >. Mrs A. H. Clemens iTimaru), Mrs J. Moore (Ashbur.on), Mrs P. Hoare (Waimatel, Mr. H. Smith (Christchurch*, Mrs Hungerford (Dunedin*, Miss Gaffaney (Timaru*. Mrs Barron (Christchurch), Mrs P. O'Connell (Christchurch). Misses N. and T. Farrell (Hinds). Mrs Forbes (Christchurch). Mr Douglas Watts (Oamaru), Mrs Feely (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs W. Jeffries (Hokitika), Mr and Mrs Seed (Hastings). Mr and Mrs C. Ward (Kaiapoi), Mrs Doody (Christchurch). Mrs E. Goulter (Fairlle), Mr H. Collins (Queenstown'. HONOURING MR T. E. GUNNION. "Out ol respect to Mr T. E. Gunnion. the shopkeepers of the town have been requested to close their premises from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to-day, during the period of the funeral. A message of sympathy was received yesterday from Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P. j for Temuka. NOTES On Fi lay evening the star item ol i the Progress League’s St>ecial 1 emuka j Display Week will be staged, when a ; community singing evening will be held in the Dominion Theatre. Arrangements have been made fot Mr R. A. Malcolm, formerly of Temuka. but now of Christchurch, to lead the singing, and a short supporting programme of items is being arranged. Loans arranged on all classes ol se ! eurity. Including promissory not-.., | Strictly confidential Commercia. Mortgage and Security Co.. Ltd Temuka .\lr E. Cholerlon proprietor ol John R Procters, the Premier Optician.-,. Christchurch, will be visiting Temuka on Saturday, the 18th November, and mav lx- consulted on all delects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel Appoint- ' men is can now be made by ringing U P S Dispensary* No 240 M We buv securities ol all KUid- Sena lull particulars and price required Confidential. Commercial Mortgage and Security Co.. Ltd., Temuka .... rc'ONOMY-a 6d tube ol Fairy Dye j U- Ui l save pounds.