WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19668, 9 December 1933, Page 19

WAIMATE

SALVATION ARMY JUBILEE OPENING CELEBRATIONS The celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Waimate branch of the Salvation Army commenced with a high tea on Thursday afternoon, and in the evening a welcome meeting was conducted by Commissioner Cunningham in Olympia Hall. Commissioner Cunningham said that it gave him very great pleasure indeed to be in Waimate that night. He had met the Minister of Public Works recently and had hoped to meet him again amongst them, in fact he had been tempted to bring with him two red jerseys; one for Mr Bitchener, and the other for the Mayor (cheers). He briefly expressed pleasure at having so many of their old friends and officers with them, and said he could not iet the opportunity pass of making reference to those who in the intervening years, had crossed the river. For himself. he was shaping his life towards making that crossing; and he hoped that New' Zealand would soon see the day when her people from one end of the country to the other would join to do honour to Christ their Saviour who had so bountifully blessed their country. The Mayor said he felt it an honour to extend, On behalf of the town, a welcome to those who had come to Join in the jubilee celebrations. He referred to the Army officers past and present who had wrought so well to bring about a state of light and happiness. In conclusion he extended his heartiest congratulations to the Waimate Corps on the attainment of its golden jubilee. The Rev. A. M. Costain said that he came on behalf of his Association to congratulate the Salvation Army on the work it had done in the last 50 years. He knew a good deal about the extent and value of that work having been, like themselves, in the firing line. When he thought of the change that had come over the people, he began to think that the Army was perhaps too successful. On every hand there was nothing but praise, whereas it would seem that the Army like the church was not doing its duty thoroughly unless it was challenging the people to live more Christian lives. The Commissioner: We still get a lew bumps. Mr Costain said he was pleased to know that. It was the best of signs, and he hoped the Army would continue its noble work to the honour and glory of God, and that He would grant them a wholesome measure of success.

Mrs Inglis said that it would be 50 years to-morrow that she journeyed from Dunedin as a girl to open up at Waimate. They came untrained and uneducated. They were simply told they were officers and these would be their stations. They had no assistance from beautiful music, and none who knew the work to assist them, but their hearts were all on fire to go ahead. It was wonderful to think that some amongst them were converted at those first meetings 50 years ago, and had kept in the straight way through the Love of God. She was pleased and proud to be back with them and see so many of her old friends, and grateful to have the treasured memories of those who had gone before to walk the golden streets. Mr A. Stevens who was the second officer to take over at Waimate, said that he was only 22 years of age at the time. He had been arrested and had asked Major Steward should be get a lawyer, and the reply was "No, there is no charge," but there was a charge for marching and counter-marching In the streets, and he was fined 50/-.

Major Bear said that on behalf of the other 21 corps of the Division he extended congratulations to Waimate on attaining its jubilee. He was satisfied that the Salvation Army was not another denomination, but just another means of the expression of Christian religion. Their success was not due, he thought, to man seeking for God, but to God seeking for man. The Commissioner then led in the Army song “Trust in the Lord and don't Despair” in honour as he said, cf the Methodist Minister.

Envoy David Buckingham said that words failed him to express his gratitude to God for the benefits he had received since becoming the first convert of the Salvation Army in Waimate. When they first started times were rough, and they were subjected to a little persecution. Young men sometimes attacked them whilst pray--11. with needles attached to walking sticks. (Laughter). He remembered one occasion of being ordered to tell half a dozen men that they must not enter a meeting, with a result that he was dragged out into the street and kicked and hammered. However, the hardships endured had been outweighed by the benefits received, and he trusted to be given strength to continue in the glorious work of the Army to the end of his days. (Loud cheers.) Interspersed with the speeches were •ongs by the songster brigade. CRICKET. The Town and Country A and B teams met at Morven Domain on Thursday, and in both matches the c- itry representatives proved the winners. Town A in the first innings made the poor total of 22, C. Fleming taking 2 wickets for 0 runs, C. Verity 4 for 0. R. Keen 3 for 4, and A. Meynell 1 for 4. In Town As second innings T. Stevens (39) and T. Joyce (10) were the only double figure scorers in a total of 95. Country A in the first innings put on 110 for 4 wickets (declared), C. Verity (17), F. Dudman (42), C. Fleming (retired 20). J. Deadmarsh (retired 1), while in the second Innings 35 for two wickets (H. Fleming not out 18). In the B grade matches town again fared badly, B. Walker (14) being the only double figure scorer in the total of 28 runs realised. J. Hollamby (5 for 19), T. Meynell (3 for 12) and C. Dugdale 1 for 0) taking the wickets. In Town B's second innings H. Davis (17) was the only double figure scorer in the 39 runs obtained. Country B in the first innings realised 109, E. McDonald 52, F. Keen 30, E. Meredith not out 12, while in their second strike 99 runs were obtained for the loss of 7 wickets, C. Dugdale retired 32, T. Meynell retired 17. J. Hollamby run out 14, B. Ireland 13. L. O'Donnell retired 12 being the principal scorers. BOWLING. Four rinks from the Waimate Ladies' Bowling Club played matches at Oamaru against Phoenix and Awamoa Clubs, being beaten by Phoenix by 8" points to 45. and registering a win against Awamoa by 71 points to 50. Scoi'-s (Waimate names first):— Waimate v. Phoenix.—Mesdames A. W. Good. J. F. Rathgen. G. B Turnbull and A. E. Lewis (s) 9 v. Miss Symington. Mesdames G. Robertson, Grenfell and Blarklock (s> 22. Mesdames It,. Kirk, C. Dickson, J. J.

Healey, P. Grant (s) 12 v. Mesdames Milligan, Calder, McLean, Reid (s) 26. Mesdames B. S. Runciman, D. Shaw, W. G. Paul, L. E. Reeve (s) 8 v. Mesdames Forrest, Freebury, Adams, J. Robertson (s) 17. Mesdames Richards, W. P. Wilson, E. W. Travers, C. L. H. Gunn (s) 16 v. Mesdames Watts, Taylor, Glass and Aikenhead (s) 22. Waimate v. Awamoa.—Mrs Lewis (s) 19 v. Miss Smyth, Mesdames Wilson, Stickman, Miss May (s) 15. Mrs Grant (s) 12 v. Miss Watson, Mesdames, Lee, Gerry, Bridgeman (s) 19. Mrs Reeve (s) 17 v. Mesdames Curwood, Miller, Tomkins, Sorley (s) 9. Mrs Gunn (s) 23 v. Mesdames Rusbatch, Stewart, Miss Cowan, Mrs Kennedy (s) 7. MAGISTRATES COURT. At the Waimate Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning before Messrs F. Pollock and C. Coventry J P's, James Duncan alias Harris, who was arrested the previous evening by Constable McGettigan and McCormack, appeared on a charge of false pretences, also with forging and uttering a cheque drawn on the Bank of Australasia. Christchurch, for £l7 5/-, purporting to be signed by Wilson Bros.; also with at Glenavy knowing a document to be forged did cause one P. W. Storey, to deal with same as if it were genuine. On the application of the police the accused was remanded to appear today. WAITAKI HYDRO ELECTRIO WORKS. WISITORS to the Works may obtain a substantial well-served LUNCHEON at the HYDRO LUNCHEON ROOMH 'Bus leaves Waimate TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS at 9.30 am., starttng from Ward's Service Station, returning to Waimate from Works at 5 pan. G. HERRON, Proprietor.