GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19906, 17 September 1934, Page 3

GERALDINE

THE SCOUT TROOP ANNUAL MEETING The chairman (Rev. A. C. Lawry) presided at the annual meeting of the Geraldine Boy Scout Troop, held in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. The chairman expressed his thanks to the committee for the help it had given him during the year, and Canon J. F. Coursey and the vestrv of St. Mary’s for the use of the hall for the Troop meetings; Mr J. D. McKechnie for the use of the Bank of New Zealand premises for committee meetings; the deputy-chairman (Mr F. H. P. Wallach) and the “The Timaru Herald.” He referred to the loss the committee had suffered in the resignatiori of Dr P. W. Hislop. The annual report (previously published) was adopted. The Scoutmaster (Mr G. Thorp) presented his report on the activities of the Troop during the year. In presenting her annual report, the Wolf Cub Mistress (Miss L. Hawke) stated that the strength was at present 18, with three on the waiting list. Eighteen badges had been earned during the year. In December the resignation of Miss Kathleen Kerr, Assistant Cub Mistress, had been received with regret. Miss Joan Lapthorn had joined the Pack in February on probation as Assistant Cub Mistress, but, after six months’ service, she had been obliged to resign as she had accepted a position. The birthday of the founders, Lord and Lady Baden Powell, had been suitably commemorated, and 19 Cubs had paraded on Anzac Day. Twenty Cubs went to Timaru, and were entertained at the Highfield “den.” Thanks were due to Scoutmaster E. Manthorpe and Patrol Leader B. Morrison for an enjoyable day. The Pack had spent every Saturday morning in scouting activities, and had often gone hiking for the whole day. The Cub Mistress and Pack wished to thank the following for assistance during the year:—Rev. A. C. Lawry, Captain A. W. McArthur and Miss K. Kerr for providing cars for the annual picnic; Captain McArthur and Mr J. D. McKechnie for contributions towards the ’bus fare to Timaru; Mr M. Malcolm for accompanying the Pack, Mrs J. M. H. Tripp for trophies; Scoutmaster G. Thorp for eight neckerchiefs; and the examiners Canon Coursey (athlete), Dr G. W. Curtis (first aid), Mr A. M. Fyfe (wood-worker), Mr D. C. Williamson (team player), Mrs C. A. Crowe (artist), Mrs J. Mcllroy (house orderly). Mr A. W. Tucker had kindly given a talk to the Cubs on Scouting. Scoutmaster Thorp intimated that *t was his intention to resign owing to the pressure of other duties.

The chairman thanked the Scoutmaster and Wolf Cub Mistress for the good work they had done for the troop and the Cub Pack, and said he hoped that the Scoutmaster would reconsider his resignation. Wolf Cub J. Bennett was presented with a team player’s badge, and Cubs J. Bennett and Gray burn with service stars.

The election of officers resulted.— Chairman, Rev. A. C. Lawry; deputychairman, Mr F. H. P. Wallach; hon. secre tars' and treasurer. Captain A. W. McArthur; hon. auditor, Mr J. D. McKechnie; committee. Mesdames F. H. P. Wallach, J. M. Webb. M. Williams, A. Sutherland, A. M. Fyfe, J. Scott, F. Shearer, Rev. Canon J. F. Coursey. Rev. W. J. Couling, Captain C. J. Kerr. Messrs E. P. Bennett, M. Campbell, F. W. Grayburn, A. M. Fyfe, A. W. Tucker and H. W. W. Williamson.

At the conclusion of the business the Scouts staged an item, which was very much appreciated

TENNIS CLUB A meeting of the committee of the . Geraldine Tennis Club was held on Friday evening Mr G. Glen presiding. Present: Mesdames H. F. Bennett, A. SL. Brenton, E. P. Bennett, Miss G. * Woolhouse and Messrs K. Woolhouse and A. W. Jones (secretary). Correspondence was received from ;Miss M. S. Kennedy who resigned her position as treasurer. On the motion of Messrs Glen and Jones, Mr D. Williams was elected treasurer. Three new members were elected. The secretary was instructed to . write to the Temuka Town and Country Association, stating that -affiliation would be renewed providing satisfactory arrangements were made Regarding matches. Last season, on ;,7nany cccasions, Thursday matches •“•had been altered to Saturday without sufficient warning, and had caused inuch inconvenience. The secretary was empowered to •■•engage a man to mark the courts. On the motion of Messrs Jones and -•Woolhouse, it was decided to have a ; match on opening day between teams • J}o be arranged by Mesdames A. L. ■Brenton and E. P. Bennett. Mr E. Cholerton, Optical Specialist, ; Proprietor of John R. Procter, Ltd., “the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, ’; will be visiting Geraldine, personally, • • and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel, on m Wednesday, 26th September. AppointU. merits can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, chemist „ At a recent social function for men •; held in Auckland there was a clapping *; of hands when an attendant handed • - round a big box of “churchwarden” • * pipes, together with a generous supply II of the well-known New Zealand toast- • ed tobacco. The young fellows present •: seemed to experience some little diffi;culty in handling their long clays, but • “boys of the old brigade” got on bet- - ter. They had “been there before,” • • as one of them remarked. But if there ** was any difference of opinion regarding U the pipes there was none at all about Z: the tobacco which was voted “Kapai” "-fry everybody. “Rich and mellow” it met. with the keenest appreciation. famous tobacco, as most smokers are aware, is remarkable for its comparative freedom from nicotine which is readily absorbed thanks to the toasting it gets when manufactured. This, it should be noted, is the only toasted tobacco, and the five brands: Riverhead Gold, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog). Cavendish. Cut Plug No. 10 (BullsZ' head), and Desert Gold—appeal to all smokers. For flavour, and bouquet they are unequalled BANQUET TEA. 2 8 per lb A Good Tea. 2/8 per lb. Compares favourably with the Highest Priced Teas on the Market. BELL’S MART, ’PHONE 63, GERALDINE. 6 A N DER SO N S . ZZZ PLUMBERS. JOLLIE STREET. GERALDINE. First-class Work by Competent Men ’Phone 200 (c.o Mrs S. Lawson’s Residence).