GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19953, 10 November 1934, Page 4

GERALDINE

ALBURY BEATEN AT CRICKET THURSDAY MATCH The Geraldine Cricket Club’s Thursday team played an enjoyable game against Albury. at Albury, on Thursday afternoon, the local team winning by 11 runs. C. S. Davies, who knocked up 24 before his wicket fell to Davison, was the only Geraldine player to reach double figures, G. Webb, who was caught and bowled by Besley at eight, and E. E. Williams, who was not out at the same total, being the next highest scorers. Cox took five wickets for 19, and Davidson three for 12. Davison, Albury’s highest scorer, had also made 24 when he was bowled by Webb. E. Besley had 14 to his credit when he was caught off Stringer. The other batsmen were dismissed cheaply. G. Webb, four for 16; C. S. Davies, two for nine, and A. H. Stringer, three for 22, shared the bowling honours. The following is the team to play Star in the first senior competition game at Geraldine this season. J. L. Stone-Wigg, E. E. Scott, S. Callanan, E. Polhill, R. McNamara, F. Stack, I. Anderson, Stack, P. Callanan, R. Hayes, B. Glen. Reserve, C. F. Scott. GAPES VALLEY INSTITUTE Owing to sickness in the district, there was a smaller attendance at the mjuthly meeting of the Gapes Valley Women’s Institute held in the Hall on Thursday. The president (Mrs J. W. Ashby), occupied the chair. A motion of sympathy was extended to Miss Henderson, Kakahu, in her recent bereavement. One new member, Miss Arthur, was elected. A “link” having been formed with a South African Institute, the first letter was read by Mrs W. P. D. Barker. Prizes, in the shape of plants, were given and presented by Mrs Barker to the members for best blooms for each month since March. The recipients were: Mesdames L. Patrick, E. Patrick, Ashby (2) Mackenzie and the Misses Hall and J. Chapman (2). A gramaphone recital arranged by Mrs Barker was greatly enjoyed. Miss N. Maxwell, as delegate to the half-yearly meeting of the South Canterbury Federation in Temuka, was thanked for her report. A most interesting feature of the programme was a talk by Miss Jerome Spencer, the founder of the Women’s Institute meeting in New Zealand. A hearty vote of thanks to the speaker was carried by acclamation. Competitions, judged by the visitors, resulted as follow: Cold sweets dish, Mackenzie 1, Mrs C. G. Hibbs 2 and Miss J. Champan 3. Best bloom: Mrs W. P. D. Barker 1, Miss J. Chapman 2, Miss A. Barker 3. The tea hostesses were Mrs A. Haywood and the Misses L. Maxwell and I. Bigham. ARMISTICE DAY To-morrow, the sixteenth anniversary of Armistice Day, the local shurches will commence their services at 10.45 a.m. instead of 11 o'clock. The bell at St. Mary’s Parish Church will be tolled for several minutes, and the customary two minutes’ silence will be observed from 11 o’clock. To-morrow evening at 7 o’clock, a combined service will be held in the Town Hall, when an address will be given by the Rev. Canon J. F. Coursey on “The Unity of the Human Race.” Mrs Ross Brodie will be the soloist. TENNIS The following are the results of a friendly match played between the Pleasant Valley and Orari Bridge B grade teams at Pleasant Valley on Thursday (Pleasant Valley names beinggiven first) : Women’s Singles—Miss M. Brophy 6 v. Miss E. McLean 2; Miss M. Webb 3 v. Miss T. Rule 4; Miss G. Gregan 2 v. Miss R. Glover 6; Mrs Volchman 6 v. Miss B. Woods 3. Men’s Singles—E. Webb 1 v. A. Morris 2; G. Burrows 6 v. J. Slattery 1; C. Burrows 0 v. J. South 2; J. Robinson 0 v. A. Ford 2. Women’s Doubles—Misses Brophy and Webb 6 v. Misses McLean and Rule 3; Miss Gregan and Mrs Volckman 6 v. Misses Glover and Woods 3. Men’s Doubles—E. Webb and G. Burrows 5 v. A. Morris and J. Slattery 6; C. Burrows and J. Robinson 5 v. J. South and A. Ford 6. Mixed Doubles—Miss Brophy and E. Webb 6 v. Miss McLean and A. Morris 3; Miss Webb and G. Burrows 6 V. Miss Rule and J. Slattery 2; Miss Gregan and C. Burrows 6 v. Miss Glover and J. South 1; Mrs Volckman and J. Robinson 6 v. Miss Woods and A. Ford 4. BOWLING The following will represent Geraldine against Timaru A at Geraldine to-day:—T. J. Paterson (s), A. J. Burmester, E. Simpson, J. R. Lack; J. D. McKechnie (s), W. McClure, A. G. Brown, J. H. Woolhouse; H. Turner (s), M. Campbell, T. B. McKinlay, A. A. Readdie; G. Loach (s), W. H. Broad, W. T. Turner, J. J. Mulvey. “CHU CHIN CHOW” With its brilliant Gainsborough studio production, "Chu Chin Chow.” the Gaumont British picture, which will be screened at the Municipal Theatre to-night and on Monday evening, has set a new standard for picture production. Combining spectacle with drama, romance, comedy and the glorious music of Frederick Norton, the glittering pageantry of Oscar Asche’s famous play enthralls from beginning to end. The international cast includes such famous players as George Robey as Ali Baba. Fritz Kortner as Abu Hasan, John Garrick as Nur-al-din, and Anna May Wong as Zahrat, The annual garden party conducted by members of the Presbyterian Church will be held in the Domain next Thursday. 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 Wednesday, 21st November. Appointments can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, chemist