TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19807, 24 May 1934, Page 7

TEMUKA

TRAPPING OF TROUT RIVERS CARRYING TOO MUCH WATER Preparations for the trout spawning season in South Canterbury, conducted under the supervision of the Acclimatisation Society’s curator, Mr P, W. Pellett, have been completed at the hatchery at Temuka. The traps were placed in the rivers some weeks ago, and although the “run” has commenced, the fish are not yet sufficiently matured for the taking of ova. Mr Pellett said yesterday that at present the Opihi and Temuka Rivers were carrying too large a volume of water to allow trapping. OAK LEAF JUVENILE LODGE. A.D. Bro. G. Benbow presided over an attendance of 30 members at the fortnightly meeting of the Oak Leaf Juvenile Lodge, U.A.O.D. Official visitors from the Lily of Temuka Lodge were P.A. Bro. C. J. McNulty and P. A. Bro. W. M. Frisby. The Bards reported that several members were on the sick list. It was announced that the church parade had been postponed indefinitely. Boxing, wrestling, quoits, table-tennis and shooting occupied the games hour, after which supper was served. WAITEA REBEKAH LODGE. The Waitea Rebekah Lodge 1.0.0. F. held its fortnightly meeting on Tues day, when Sister M. Scott presided over a large attendance of members. A welcome was extended to the D.D.G.M. Bro. McCabe, and P.D.G.M. Bro. Demus, official visitors to the Lodge. A motion of sympathy was passed with Sis. Frisby in her recent bereavement. One candidate was initiated into the Order. BASKETBALL. The following teams will represent the High School Old Girls’ Club today : Senior A—A. White, N. Stewart, J. Swap, B. Heap, T. Hopkinson, D. Lloyd, N. Poultney, D. Wilks and L. Shiels. Senior B—M. Hamilton, J. Cameron, C. Hope, E. Reid. M. Nicholas, E. Alray, w. Duncan, L. Lowrie, and J. Davey. Junior—H. Longson, L. Coombs, A. N. Other (2), D. Ward, D. Gibb, P. Smith, M. Lynch. J. Cooper. St. Joseph’s will be represented by the following teams:—Senior: Z. Dwan, P. Dwan, P. lealy, M. Spillane, P. Spillane, G. Spillane, K. Spillane, E. Jones, and W. Downes. Junior: T. Downes, L. Spillane, R. Hoare, C. Scannell, R. Moore, P. O'Connell, M. Boyle, J. Moore and H. Horgan. The Milford team is:—J. and H. Prattley, M. Jones, H. Harris, J. McCully, M. McCormick, E. King, C. Carter, G. Lyall; emergencies, B. Wheeler, E. Cameron. GOLF. The draw for the Coronation medal, I the Aotea-roa cup and club medal' round, to be played on Saturday, is as follows: 12.45 p.m.—Miss Hanifin v. Mrs Dick, Miss M. McShane v. Miss E. Mcßride, Miss Thomson v. Miss Hancox, Mrs Shand v. Mrs Lucy. 1 p.m.—Mrs Topham v. Miss E. E 'n'.ner, Miss Austin v. Miss Johnston. 1.15 p.m.—Mrs Laurenson v. Miss King, Miss Grigg v. Miss E. McLeod, Miss H. Bremner v. Mrs Mclnnes. 1.30 p.m.—Miss Ferguson v. Miss C. Grant, Miss Twentyman v. Miss Comer. C Grade button competition, starting place No. B—Mrs Sheen v. Miss Armstrong, Miss Hiron v. Mrs Hughes, Miss B. Lee v, Mrs Hitchcock, Miss P. Austin v. Mrs Brittenden, Miss M. Topham v. marker. DUCK SHOOTING. Duck shooting activities have eased off during the last fortnight, thereby strengthening the contention that the season loses much of its appeal after the first few days. Ducks are plentiful on the ponds in the Temuka district, though shootin_ appears to be confined chiefly to land-owners. • UNEMPLOYMENT. Advice has been received from the Unemployment Board that all men who would ordinarily have been engaged at relief work on June 4, the King’s birthday, shall be granted one day’s wages without work. BOWLING CLUB. . At a meeting of the Temuka Bowling Club, Mr H. B. Strange presiding, it was decided to hold the annual social

and presentation of trophies at the » fid’s Hall during June. A tentative programme of musical items was arranged.

HOCKEY. The Winchester Women’s team to play against Temuka at the Domain to-day is:—E. and M. Blissett, M. Lawlor, M. Stevens, K. Sauer, M. Deßenzy, P. South, D. Priddle, A. Brenton, M. Beeby, G. Hopkinson and J. Cunningham. DRIVERS' LICENSES. With only 10 days remaining in which motor drivers’ licenses may be renewed, the demand at Temuka has been small and a last minute rush is anticipated by the authorities. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs E. E. Andrews, and their daughter Vilma, who have been spending a holiday in Chrfstchurch and on the West Coast, returned home yesterday. The Rev. Father L. Smith, S.M., of St B ede’s College, is relieving the Rev. Father Vibaud, who is on sick leave. The Temuka Muncipal Band will shortly suffer a loss through the departure of Mr W. Story, who has secured an appointment at Gisborne. Mr Story has. been a prominent player and a keen supporter of the band for some years. * Miss E. M. Wolliams, who arrived from Wanganui on Sunday, left for Dunedin on Tuesday. GENERAL NEWS. Although it is but six weeks since it was topdressed, the grass on the croquet and bowling greens at the Domain was on Tuesday cut by motor mower, indicating the unusually rapid growth of grass for the time of year. The tar-sealing of Wilkin Street from near St. Joseph’s Church to the North Town Belt has been completed. A DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAMME. "Counsel’s Opinion,” the new Paramount release, to be shown in Temuka to-night, is one of the most entertaining comedies yet made for the screen. It is a screen version of the famous stage success, and will undoubtedly prove as big a success as its famous stage predecessor. An interesting feature of this film is the faithful legal atmosphere, which is correct in every detail. For those who crave bristling action, smashing conflict and thundering drama, “Life in the Raw” has been made to order! This Fox film, vitalised by George O'Brien from the inimitable pen of Zane Grey is the second feature. A public meeting of town and country residents to discuss the question of unemployment and relief will be held in the Druids’ Hall on Tuesday, at 8 p.m. Mr E. cholerton, Optical Specialist, proprietor of John R. Procter, Ltd., the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be visiting Temuka personally, and may be consulted at the Crown Hotel on all optical defects, on Saturday, 26th May. Appointments can now be made by ringing up the U.F.S. Dispensary