GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20014, 23 January 1935, Page 3

GERALDINE

HEALTH CAMP GOING SMOOTHLY A HAPPY FAMILY The morning play hour was in progress when a “Timr.ru Herald” representative visited the South Canterbury Health Camp yesterday, and he found the whole camp a very happy family and everything running smoothly. One thing which impressed the visitor was the absence of hurry and bustle in the camp—things were done in a quiet manner and no child was harassed or unduly excited. It was clear, too, that although everything ran in an orderly fashion, individuality was not subordinated to a too rigid routine. Yesterday saw the conclusion of the first fortnight in camp and the health of the children is greatly improved. All seem to have a greater reserve of vitality and a brighter outlook than when they came to the camp. Increase In Weights It is customary with health camps to take a keen interest in increases in weight, and such increases are a valuable indication of what routine and diet are accomplishing in a particular group, but this is not the only indication of the benefit the children are receiving. There has been an absence of minor complaints even among the children who had not enjoyed the best of health before coming into camp. A medical inspection of each child was carried out by Nurse Garland, of the Schools’ Medical Service, when she arrived in camp. She expressed herself as being more than pleased with the general standard of health. Although she had known these children in their homes and at school, and was accustomed to seeing the result of health camps, she was surprised at the progress the children had made in such a short time. The average increase in weight over a period of 13 days is 1.931 b. for the girls and 2.421 b. for the boys. Some have put on a little more than 31b. and the indications are that they have not yet reached the limit.

In the Recreation Room In chilly weather the recreation room replaces the activity of the out-of-doors, but there is much to hold the interests of the children. A good deal of the material for the recreation room has been generously supplied by the people of the district, and they would be well rewarded if they were able to see the pleasure that this room gives the children. In addition, it is of great assistance to those controlling the camp for it provides the children with occupation which keeps them happy and prevents them from dissipating their newly gained reserve of energy in more strenuous activities. In the shade of the trees which surround the grounds some girls were busy yesterday morning making dolls’ clothes out of scraps of coloured material for dolls which had been given by a well-wisher in the town. Joy was expressed in the faces of the girls when they discovered the dolls by the side of their beds on rising yesterday morning. and a happy light played in their eyes as they attended their new found “babes.” They were carried everywhere with them, needing washing and teeth cleaning and even attention at the morning dispensary parade. An Official Visit An official visit was made to the camp on Sunday by members of the

South Canterbury Health Camp Committee. headed by the chairman, Mr W. G. Tweedy, and Mrs Tweedy, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Timaru, Mr and Mrs T. W. Satterthwaite. The party arrived as the children were concluding their rest period, and spent a considerable time chatting with the campers, and showing a very live interest in the welfare and progress of their charges. In a brief address, the Mayor said that it was a great pleasure for them to come out to the camp. He hoped that the children would remember that their first duty was love of their parents. They should also remember that they had other friends, good people who were doing what they could to make this summer holiday complete'y happy. Most of the credit for the organisation of the camp was due to the deputy-chairman. Mr W. G. Tweedy, and the members of Toe H and to those associated with them. He was satisfied that they were all looking much better. Mr and Mrs Huston were doing a wonderful work on their behalf. At the call of one of the boys, cheer.; were given for the committee, the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs Ruston and members of the staff. Wish It Was Longer In every way the camp reflects great credit on the efficient camp leadership of Mr P. W. Ruston. as superintendent, and Mrs Ruston, as Camp Mother, and their very willing staff of helpers. The children are not looking forward to the close of the camp next Saturday—many of them have asked if it would not be possible to stay for another three weeks. The children will leave by bus at 10 o’clock, Mr C. W. McKenzie kindly providing the transport as his donation toward the camp. The children of Pareora and Waimate will be the guests of well-wishers in Timaru until the 4 o’clock ’bus from Timaru leaves for their homes.

PERSONAL The Rev. R. S. Watson, of Ashburton, accompanied by his wife and family, who have been spending a holiday at “Markinch,” left yesterday for Christchurch. where they will spend a week before returning to Ashburton. Nurse Mclntyre. dental nurse, attached to the Geraldine School, has resumed duty. TENNIS A friendly tennis match played between the Ashburton and Geraldine Tennis Clubs at Ashburton, resulted in a win for Ashburton by 14 sets to 10. Scores (Geraldine names first):— Men’s singles—C. Burdon 5 v. J. D. Coward 9; C. Burke 5 v. V. W. Russell 9; G. Glen 9 v. W. R. Ryburn 4: A. Gimson 1 v. D. A. Lawson 9; A. Jones 6 v. C. Denham 9; P. Callanan 9 v. R. Horrill 4.

Women’s Singles—Mrs R. Carlton 7 v. Miss T. Cowan 9; Miss M. Symington 1 v. Miss J Lane 9; Miss M. Weaver 7 v. Miss H. Harper 9; Miss M. S. Kennedy 9 v. Mrs W. R. Ryburn 7; Miss B. Malthus 9 v. Miss B. Anderson 7; Miss W. Andrew 5 v. Miss M. Fear 9. Men's Doubles—Burdon and Glen 3 v. Coward and Russell 9; Burke and Callanan 9 v. Ryburn and Lawson 7; Gimson and Jones 3 v. Denham and Horrill 9 Women’s Doubles—Misses Symington and Weaver 2 v. Misses Cowan and Lane 9: Misses Kennedy and Malthus 4 v. Miss Harper and Mrs Ryburn 9; Mrs Carleton and Miss Andrew. 9 v. Masses Anderson and Fear 3. Mixed Doubles—Burdon and Mrs Carleton 6 v. Coward and Miss Cowan 9; Burke and Miss Symington 2 v. Russell and Miss Lane 9; Glen and Miss Weaver 9 v. Ryburn and Miss Harper 7; Gimson and Miss Kennedy

9 v. Lawson and Mrs Ryburn 3; Jones and Miss Malthus 9 v. Denham and Miss Anderson 6; Callanan and Miss Andrew 9 v. Horrill and Miss Fear 4. A VACANT ENVELOPE Addressed, Herald Office, Geraldine, an envelope arrived at its correct destination yesterday afternoon. However, it proved to be vacant of contents and the recipients are still pondering on what message it was meant to convey.

SWIMMING The following are the handicaps for the Swimming Club’s weekly swim to be held at the Domain baths this evening:—Women’s 100 yards—J. Lapthom (scr), M. McShane (2sec>, E. Patrick, M. Barrett, M. Willis (4see). Women’s 25 yards—M, McShane (scr), J. Lapthom (lsec), E. Patrick, M. Barrett (2sec), M. Willis (3sec), M. Wood (4sec). Men’s 100 yards—J. Webb (scr), R, Haj’es (6sec), D. Bennett, D. Patrick (7sec), E. Wood (llsec), B. Stringer (12sec), D. Davis (14sec), Men’s 45 yards—J. Webb (scr), W. Patrick (3secs), D. Bennett (4sec), R. Hayes, E. Wood, B, Stringer (ssec), D, Davis (7sec), W. Coursey (9sec). Senior Boys’ 33 1-3 yards—Jack Stevenson (scr), W. Hopping (lsec), w. Vial (2sec), Jim Stevenson (4sec>, Chas Fifield (7sec>, G. Allan (Bsec). Junior Boys’ 25 yards—D. Morgan, Cyril Fifield (scr), T. Grayburn, A. Turner, T, Turner (lsec), A. Wood (4see), W. Caims (ssec). Girls’ 25 yards—N. Morgan (scr), P. Grayburn (lsec), J. Cairns, J. Murray (2sec), L. Morgan, Z. Stevenson (7sec>, M. Fifield (9sec). Learners’ width—J. Caims (scr), G, Grayburn, I. Allan, A. Allan, G. Sutherland (lsec), R. Sutherland (2sec). The St. Patrick’s Dance Committee will hold a dance in the Town Hall at 8.30 to-morrow night, when good prizes will be given for every dance.