TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19665, 6 December 1933, Page 9

TEMUKA

ATTEMPTED THEFT WINDOW IN HARDWARE STORE FORCED An attempt to enter the grocery business of Messrs Gapper and Sheen, in King Street, Temuka, was made on Monday night by thieves who opened a window at the rear of the main building but then evidently decided that the drop to the floor inside was too great. Climbing on to an empty barrel, then on to the roof of an outhouse and from that to the roof of the leanto at the rear of the building, the intruder must have found it no trouble to cross the roofing-iron and open the window. Fortunately this was very old and unused and would only open about one foot. Evidently the thief then decided that an eight-foot drop on to the stairs and over metal kitchen utensils carried with it the risk of giving an alarm as well as of injury. In any case nothing was stolen, Mr H. E. Gapper told a “Timaru Herald” reporter yesterday. He said that he had been connected with the business for 40 years and that apart from a minor theft by school boys a few years ago, he could not remember the premises ever having been entered before. R.S.A. At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Temuka Returned Soldiers’ Association on Monday evening, there were present—Messrs J. King (presiding), W. F. Evans, J. Maze, W. Oldfield, E. G. Darby, A. W. Buzan, P. Thomas, J. McLeod, H. Wilson, A. R. Beck and T. H. Langford. The chairman reported that the result of hearings granted Temuka cases during the Pensions Board’s recent visit to Timaru, had been most satisfactory. The executive had prepared an amended programme for the children’s Christmas party. The contractors for the sawing and cartage of firewood had commenced work. There were

about 80 cords of wood to be carted out at Parkes’s. The inspection of soldiers’ graves in the Temuka Cemetery had been carried out and, in repiy to a request, the Department of Internal Affairs had stated that it would effect repairs to graves of soldiers who died as a result of war disabilities. The New Zealand financial membership ladder showed Temuka in twentyfourth place with T 64 members. A grant of £l7 was received from the Canteen and Regimental Trust Fund towards the assistance of the unemployment relief work. Further advice regarding a grant of £4O to the Soutn Canterbury Patriotic War Relief Society from the National War Funds Council, was received. The following new members were elected: —Messrs W. B. Wright and C. J. McAteer. The executive’s report regarding the Christmas treat was adopted, and it was decided to hold a show of six classes. It was agreed to invite the Clandeboye-Milford sub-branch members to bring their children. In regard to a circular containing a suggested R.S.A. burial service, it was decided to carry on the former local form of service with the addition of the sounding of “Reveille” and the dropping of poppies into the grave. Mr Buzan said that a member of the Association was interested in toymaking, and all he required to assist him was more tools. Returned men

could be assisted into the industry and he was satisfied that a good living could be made by them. Thousands of pounds worth of toys were sold every year and. he felt that if the branch had a supply of toys made and sold then it could work up into a profitable business. Another member said he knew of a man in Christchurch who had tried toy-making for a living and had madegood toys cheaply but wooden toys even under those circumstances, were expensive. He thought the scheme was not workable because of foreign competition. It was left to the chairman and Mr Evans to make further enquiries into the position. The chairman extended greetings to the committee for Christmas. He said he hoped they would all enjoy the holidays and return next year renewed in interest and enthusiasm. Mr Wilson replied on behalf of the committee. PLUNKET SOCIETY. The Temuka branch of the Plunket Society held its monthly meeting on Monday afternoon, there being present—Mesdames A. W. Buzan, L. F. Robins, L. J. Wareing, A. Hayhurst, G. Thomson, W. F. Evans and A. S. McInnes. In the absence of the president (Mrs R. Brodie), Mrs Buzan presided. The secretary reported that she had received the Temuka Borough Councils grant of £2O. The annual appeal for funds returned £9O. An invitation was received from the Temuka Women's Institute for two members to attend its annual birthday party. This was accepted. It was decided that there would be no meeting in January. Nurse V. Brown’s report read: Visits to Temuka office 167 (adults 83. babies 35. older children 49). Pleasant Point office 100 (adults 51, babies 39. older children 40). Visits to town homes 63 (old cases 60. new cases 3). Country homes 142 (old cases 129, new cases 130. There were 8 new cases for the month and a total of 224 cases on the books. DRUIDS' SOCIAL. In the Druids’ Hall on Monday, the Temuka Lily of Temuka Druids' wound up a most successful social season with a card party and dance. Visitors were present from a wide area and after the cards were concluded supper was served by the ladies’ auxiliary committee. The winners at cards were Mrs F. Downes and Mrs Williams (ladies) and Messrs W. Ross and J. Moulton (men). While announcing the winners, the chairman of the social committee (Mr G. E. Pierce) thanked the members and the public for their support throughout the winter, and said that the children's Christmas party fund had benefited substantially. Mr G. Washington was master of ceremonies. BOWLING. i The Temuka Ladies’ Bowling Club I beat Ashbury yesterday by 78 points to | 66. on the Ashbury Club’s green. Scores (Temuka names first): Mesdames Bremner. Winter, Palmer 1 and Harrison (s> 13. Mesdames South- | gate. Mason. Kebby and Henshaw (s) 15; Miss M. Haniftn. Mesdames Johnston. Thomson and Dickinson <s> 16. Mesdames Edwards, Lewis. Shaw and 15; Mesdai Andrews. Miss McGarva and Mrs Da vi M Hoi son. Manning and Baker (s> 17; Mesdames Cain. Clinch. Shand and Joynt.

(s) 20, Mesdames Bennington, Brown, Parker and Davie (s) 19. In the fifth round of the Brown Cup j rinks competition of the Temuka : Bowling Club played on Monday evening. Edwards beat Taylor. Dr. Mclnnes : beat Scrimshaw, and Collins beat McCallum. The game between Edwards and Tavlor was closely contested, the scores at the twentieth head being equal. Edwards won by one point. Because he was seven down with one head to play, McCallum decided not to play the final head. Dr. Mclnnes' ; win over Scrimshaw was a comfortable one. The team to represent Temuka against Waimate. at Timaru Park tomorrow is as follows (team leaves 1.30) joynt, Brosnahan, Collins, McCallum (s); Davis, Beck, Gourley, Edwards (s); Meek, Strange, Scrimshaw, Smith (s); Keys, Harrison, Taylor, Dr Mclnnes (s). LIBRARY COMMITTEE. A report on the progress of arrangements for the annual shop day appeal, was made to the Public Library Committee at its monthly meeting on Monday evening, by the chairman (Mr J. T. Smart). There had been a very fine response to the canvass for goods and produce for the shop, the collectors not having received one refusal. Three new members had joined during the month, the librarian (Mrs T. Webb) reported, and there were three resignations, the membership being 208 Books exchanged numbered 1247 and magazines 381. Revenue amounted to £4/4/6. Nine new books had been added to the shelves. FIRE BRIGADE. At the fortnightly meeting of the Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade, Captain J. C. Allfrey presided. A cheque for £1 was received from the Temuka District High School Committee, together with a letter of thanks, in recognition of the Brigade's services in extinguishing the recent fires in the forestry reserve. Fireman W. Ives reported on an interview with members of the Caledonian Society in regard to the annual competition for the Gilberd Memorial Cup, and stated that the Society would be pleased to meet members. The president and secretary (Fireman C. F. de Joux) and Fireman W. Ives were appointed a deputation. BAND COMMITTEE. The committee of the Temuka Municipal Band held its monthly meeting on Monday. There were present— Messrs J. C. Allfrey, C. F. de Joux, R. Trigance, W. Story, P. C. Pierce, J. C. Hayhurst, A. W. Buzan and I. W. T. Baxter. Tlie secretary reported having paid the conductor's salary for the quarter and interviewed several artists with regard to performing at the international concert. The Timaru Municipal Band wrote agreeing to give items at the concert. It was agreed to forward a letter of thanks. It was decided to reply to the Canterbury Provincial Bands' Association stating that it was impossible for a delegate to attend a meeting of the Association. The town clerk wrote requesting the Band’s attendance at the Anniversary Day pioneers’ service. It was agreed that the Band parade, and that it also attend the Druids' tug-of-war. Mr de Joux said he thought the principle of holding sacred concerts in the Domain was unsatisfactory. They should be held in the theatre. Other members said that the cost of hiring a hall would be too great to be of any advantage. Mr Buzan said he thought the idea of holding moonlight dances in the Domain was a good one. In order to arrive at a true statement of the Band's property as at present, it was decided that the finance

committee and the custodian be instructed to go through the property and prepare an inventory for submission to the next meeting of the committee. •

The chairman reported that the conductor would arrange for the band to be divided into three sections for Christmas carolling. Mr de Joux urged that efforts be made to have the international concert broadcast by telephone relay through 3YA. The Mayor and president of the Progress League might be invited to speak. The best date for the concert would be January 16. A motion along these lines was carried. A sub-committee of Messrs Allfrey, Baxter, de Joux and Hayhurst was appointed to undertake further arrangements for the concert.

GENERAL NEWS. The Temuka Cricket Club's team to play Waihi School at Waihi to-morrow is (cars leave 1.45 p.m.):—B. Edwards, A. Pellett, R. Gibb, R. Brookland, C. H. Brittenden, R. Mehrtens, H. Burrows, S. Preddy, T. Smith, N. Baxter and H. Cornwell. Three coils of cyclone netting, in all about 220 yards, disappeared from a farm at Winchester recently, and the police are busy investigating the matter.