TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19669, 11 December 1933, Page 8

TEMUKA

TUG-OF-WAR CONTEST ELEVEN TEAMS COMPETE Eleven teams, including entrants from Christchurch and Kurow, took part in a tug-of-war contest organised by the Temuka Druids Lodge, and held in the Drill Hall, on Saturday. Keen pulls were the order of the evening and the crowd's interest was whetted by a snatch victory by the Temuka lightweight team in the first pull. The Temuka Municipal Band, under conductor R. G. Allen, was in attendance and gave selections at intervals. In addition there were numerous side shows and competitions. There were three entries in the heavyweight grade, including Keighlev’s (Christchurch), and Waitaki Hydro Tug-of-War Club; while in the light-weight section six teams entered, these including Keighley’s and Hardie, and Thomson's (Christchurch), Waitaki Argonauts and two local combinations. Pulls were of five minutes' duration and the contests were decided on the one-life system. The officials were:—Judge, Mr W. P. Evans; referee, Mr G. Washington; time-keeper, Mr W. J. Keys; teams' steward, Mr C. R. Cooper; rope stewards, Messrs J. Denison and W. Ross; scales stewards, Messrs J. Denison and G. E. Pierce. In the heavy-weight grade, Waitaki Hydro gained a well merited victory, Keighley's winning in the unofficial pull-off for second place. Tire light-weight grade was won by Hardie and Thomson's team. Before the pulls commenced Mr G. E. Pierce, chairman of the Temuka Druids Tug-of-War Committee, welcomed the pullers and the public. He said it was indeed pleasing to have teams come from as far as Christchurch and Waitaki Hydro to compete. He hoped that good sport would be provided, and that supporters would give the teams a good hearing. On behalf of the visiting teams, Mr C. Wilcox, secretary of the North Canterbury Tug-of-War Association, said they had come a long way but it was well worth while. They had been so hospitably entertained last time that they did not demur when the last invitation was received. At his call cheers were given by the visitors for the Temuka pullers and the committee. Results were: — Heavy-Weight-Waltaki Hydro (60st 31bs) beat Temuka (64st 121 b), by 34 inches; Waitaki Hydro beat Keighley’s (64st 131bs) by 3 inches; Keighley's beat Temuka by 8 inches. The last pull was an exhibition. The final provided a fairly interesting contest. From the drawing of the pin Keighley’s gained an inch but this was reduced -by the end of one minute. The indicator veered back and forth and Waitaki had an inch at the second gong. This they were straining to hold after three minutes. In the last minute they got to two inches, and then by great jerks they gained another and achieved a popular victory. Light-weight, First round: Temuka (56st) beat Waitaki Argonauts (56st lib) by 1-8 inch; Gleniti (55st 91b) beat Keighley’s (57st 21b) by 3 inches; Hardie and Thompson’s (55st 91bs) beat Factory Road (57st 21bs) by 8 inches. Semi-final: Hardie and Thomson's beat Temuka by 74 inches. Final: Hardie and Thompson's beat Gleniti by 24 inches. Gleniti jumped into a lead which they increased to 24 inches in the first minute. Before the next gong they lost half an inch and the lead was reduced to nearly nil by the sounding of the third minute. During the fourth minute Hardie and Thomson's gained 14 inches, but momentarily lost, only to win by a good margin with a final jerk. MR H. B. STRANGE HONOURED. After their weekly practice, on Friday evening, members of the St Peter's Anglican Choir gave a complimentary supper to Mr H. B. Strange in recognition of his work and interest in the recent display of antiques held for church funds. On behalf of the choir, Mr B Hughes, the leader, thanked Mi Strange for having undertaken the work of organisation. He was sure that all were pleased that Mr Strange’! good health was restored, and he hoped that it would not be long until he returned to the choir. Miss H. Bremner. secretary to the choir, asked Mr Strange to carry the choir’s thanks to his many willlnp helpers. His enthusiasm and the time he had spent on the work of organisation were greatly appreciated. The vicar, the Rev. C. L. Mountford I also referred to Mr Strange's gooc 1 work. He said it was most pleasing tc I have a man of Mr Strange’s worth ir | the parish, to whom the responsibility - for functions of the type of the displaj \ could safely be delegated. [ In his reply, Mr Strange said h< [ appreciated very much the most kind--ly references, but a measure of thi credit for success was due to thosi i who had carried out his directions s< j well. It had been a great pleasure ti j him to have made a success of the disI play, and he took the opportunity o | thanking those who had assisted hin so willingly. BOWLING. The final round of games in thi ! Brown Cup rinks championship of thi | Temuka Bowling Club was played oi | Friday evening. Results: R. H. Taylo | beat Dr. Mclnnes, G. L. Collins beat T j Harvey, and W. McCallum beat L. G j Scrimshaw. T. Edwards had the bye I To-morrow Collins (4 wins and I loss) will meet Edwards 4 wins and : I losses). If Edwards wins a play-of i will be necessary. j The draw for the first round of th> ! Cooper Shield pairs competition, whicl is to commence on Friday, is:—A sec tion —G. Hancox and L. G. Scrimshas <sl play J. McCallum and T. Harve: (s), A. R. Beck and J. Gourley (s) pla; J McMeekin and Dr. A S. Mclnne (s), M. Brosnahan and W. J. Keys (s play A. W. Buzan and G. L. Collin (si, I. Morris and A. Meek (s) play E Maclachlan and W. J. Clark (s). B section —O. Connolly and F A Joynt (s) play V. O'Connor and T Edwards is), W. Shand and F. Smitl (s) play R. Longson and R. H. Tay j lor (s). W. L. Harrison and J. B. Davi (s> play Toplts and H B Strange (si A. C. Palmer and A. Hope is) play E Stewart and W. McCallum (si. G. 1 Marshall and W. H. McMillan (S), i bye. PERSONAL. Mrs R. Richards and Miss H. Rich ards are spending a few days’ holida; with Mrs H. Maxwell, Diamond Har bour.

Mr E. Cholerton. Optica! Special!proprietor of John R. Procter, Lt< Christchurch, will be making a pe sonal visit to Temuka on Tuesday. 121 December, and may be consulted c all defects of eyesight at the Crow Hotel. Appointments can now be mat by ringing up the UTS. Dispensary.