TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20054, 11 March 1935, Page 3

TEMUKA

RELIEF WORKERS’ PICNIC TIMARU ORGANISATION More than 150 of the unemployed of Timaru together with their wives and families, a total of 750 persons, visited the Temuka Domain on Saturday, where the first annual picnic of the organised unemployed of Timaru was held. The visitors arrived by a special train at 9.35 a.m. and quickly made their way to the Domain where morning tea was taken by many before an extensive programme of sports was held. Many of the children visited the baths and the afternoon was spent in games and a few further races, the party leaving Temuka on their return at 6.15 o’clock.

During the afternoon members of the executive of the Temuka Organised Unemployed, the Mayor of Temuka (Mr A. W. Buzan) and Mayoress and the Rev. Clyde Carr, M.P., visited the picnic and were the guests of the visiting executive at afternoon tea. Mr P. Wild, the chairman, welcomed the guests, and expressed the pleasure of the Timaru unemployed at being able to hold the picnic at Temuka. The Mayor welcomed the visitors and said he hoped that they would enjoy their stay and come back in future years. Messrs Carr and F. A. Hilton, secretary of the Timaru unemployed, also spoke. From the Mayoress the children then received the prizes that had been won in the day’s races, and in addition each child received a toy. Throughout the day the children also received sweets, ice cream, soft drinks and apples and the executive made available to visitors free milk, sugar and tea. The executive responsible for the organisation of the picnic, in addition to Messrs Wild and Hilton, was: Messrs P. Hay, E. W. Jones, A. S. Robinson, J. Breenan, C. Auty, J. Hardy, R. J. Kelly, G. T. Holier, W. Daly, M. Brosnahan, J. Thomas, F. Hughes and Included in the day’s programme was a baby show which, judged by Miss H. Thomson, of Temuka, resulted: Three to six months: Mrs A. Andressand’s baby 1, Mrs H. Tucker’s 2. Six to 12 months: Mrs C. Edlin’s 1, Mrs G. Condon’s 2. Twelve to 18 months: Mrs M. Rooney’s 1, Mrs A. Paterson’s 2. The sports results were:— Adults Married man (over 35 years) 100 Yards—P. H. Wills 1, B. Moore 2, C. W. Smith 3. Under 35 Years—G. Hutcheson 1, A. O. Cameron 2, E. W. Johnson 3. Single ladies—M. Moore 1, C. Jack 2, N. Hughes 3. Union members only 'under 35 years)—A. O. Cameron 1, G. Tozer 2, E. J. Fitzgerald 3. Over 35 years—HP. Mcßeth 1, J. Ruddle 2, J. Hay 3. Married women (under 30 years) Mrs W. Ramsey 1, Mrs W. Peake 2, Mrs E. Auty 3. Over 30 years—Mrs A. Cross 1, Mrs C. W. Johnston 2, Mrs Jack 3. Single men—E. H. Innes 1, J. Mcßeth 2, H. Mahan 3. Old Timers r. ‘Kelly 1, J. Bowkett 2, J. Ruddle 3. Mystery Race 220 yards—W. Bell 1, J. Ruddle 2. M. Brosnahan 3. Stepping the chain; M. Brosnahan 1, R. Brennan 2, E. W. Ennis 3. Shoe scramble (women) 50 yards—D. Jack 1. M. Ennis 2, N. Hughes 3. Stepping the Chain (women)—Mrs J. Ennis 1, Miss D. Craig 2, Miss D. Dawson 3. Commitee Men, 100 Yards—P. Hay 1, M. Brosnahan 2, P. Wild 3. Pram Race— Mrs Adams 1, Mrs Jack and Mrs Tucker equal 2.* Committee Men’s Wives —Mrs W. Cross 1, Mrs Auty 2, Mrs Hughes 3. Largest Family—Mrs G. Cations 10.

Children’s Events Girls, Toddlers —Thelma Brosnahan 1, Rona Fairbrother 2, R. McCann 3. 5 to 7 Years —M. Fitgerald 1, Nalda Daly 2, M. Hassell 3. 9 to 11 Years— B. Hughes 1. J. Brown 2, E. Smith 3. 11 to 12 Years—J. Mcßride 1, E. Johnston 2, N. Foster 3. 13 to 15 Years— N. Hughes 1, G.'Cross 2, L. Bowkett 3. Wheelbarrow Race —Joyce and M. Cross 1. M. and H. Hughes 2, M. Foster and R. Bunting 3. Three-legged Race —B. Hughes and J. Hughes 1, M. and N. Hughes 2, H. McKellar and M. Hassell 3. Boot Scramble, 8 to 15 Years — M. Hughes 1, J. Cross 2. H. Hughes 3. Boys, Toddlers—Ted Fitzgerald 1, M. Jack 2, J. Harrison 3. 5 Years —B. Brosnahan 2. 5 to 7 Years —L. Brosnahan 1, C. Mcßeth 2. 7 to 9 Years— O. Dickson 1, C. Foster 2, J. Daly 3. 9 to 11 Years —A. Cross 1. R. Ennis 2, B. Hannan 3. 11 to 13 Years—J. McBeth 1, L. Ennis 2. N. Fitzgerald 3. Wheelbarrow Race —D. Gibson and C. Thyne 1, D. Fitzgerald and W. Buckley 2, I. Parker and P. Catlow 3. Three-legged Race—P. Fitzgerald and E. Helery 1, T. Fairbrother and T. Helery 2, R. Deletaur and G. Foster 3. Boot Scramble—P. Fitzgerald 1, JDaly 2, R. Delautaur 3. FLORAL SOCIETY The committee of the Temuka Floral and Horticultural Society met on Friday evening. Present: Mr J. T. Smart (presiding), Mesdames C. J. Taylor, D. C. Clark, J. C. Hayhurst and G. A. Davey, Misses J. Manson and Wilson and Messrs J. Hatton, A. V. Simmons, W. A. Stewart, F. Smith, A. C. Watson and W. T. Kingston. The president reported that in place of the sandwich-board decided upon for advertising the show, an attractive poster had been prepared which would be available for future years. He congratulated the Society on the success that had attended the show. The quality of the exhibits and support of the classes had been good. Through the sudden departure from the town of the secretary and treasurer, it had not been possible to have the arrangements perfect. He thought that for the future a strong sub-committee should be set up to revise the schedule. With Mr Stewart, he had received very fine support from the canvass of business places for contributions. The money had not been given for prizes especially, it being intended by donors that it should go into the general funds of the Society. The Society had been particularly well supported by a number of members and others and to them and Mr W. L. Harrison, who must have done a considerable amount of organising to get the large number of entries from the school, the best thanks were due. He thought that it would be a good idea to have a change of judges in the future. One of the judges had made the suggestion and he thought it was a good one. The tentative balance-sheet showed receipts totalling £55 and a credit of approximately £lO. j The president paid a tribute to the work and organisation of the secretary (Mr T. H. Paiki) who, he said, had had everything well arranged and systematic.

A letter of acknowledgment of her election as a life-member -was received from Mrs Twomey together with a donation to the general fund. It was decided to write thanking her for her kindness. Mr M. Leary. Allnutt Street, also wrote acknowledging election to lifemembership. The following sub-committee was appointed to revise the schedule for submission to the annual meeting: Mesdames D. C. Clark, J. C. Hayhurst and

G. A. Davey, Misses Wilson and Manson, and Messrs W. L. Harrison, A. Watson, A. Hope, F. Smith and D. A. Stewart. It was decided to give second prize trophies for the baby show classes. A vote of thanks to Mr N. F. Balls, who had been doorkeeper, to those outside the committee who had acted as class stewards and helped, to the Municipal Band, to Mrs A. Routledge who had organised the afternoon tea stall and to the secretary for his work was passed. CLANDEBOYE BALL The Clandeboye Public Hall was fittingly decorated with produce and greenery at the recent harvest home ball. The organising committee had made very complete arrangements and appreciation was expressed by those present. Music was supplied by a local orchestra, Miss M. Clayton contributing extras. The winners of a Monte Carlo waltz were Mrs J. Donohue and Mr E. Chapman. Messrs J. Donohue and S. Parke were the masters of ceremonies. % CRICKET In a friendly match on Saturday the Temuka Cricket Club’s Saturday team met a team from the Public Works Department’s camp, the club winning by 92 runs on the first innings. The club batted first compiling 134 runs (Edwards 35, Stewart 35) and the camp replied with 42 (Johnson 13). Bowling for the club B. Edwards secured four wickets for 3 runs, his seven overs including five maidens, and Tully took four for 33. For the camp Reynolds took five wickets for 61.

The camp followed on scoring 128 for 9 wickets in the time left for play (Reynolds 57, Johnson 26). Stewart took five wickets for 30. The Tsmuka and Geraldine Thursday cricket teams played a return match at Temuka on Thursday, the home team winning in a most exciting finish by one wicket and 24 runs. Geraldine batted first and compiled 97 runs (Paterson 28 and Hayes 25). Larcombe took three wickets for 17 runs, Stewart two for 1 arid Brookland three for 36. Temuka in its first innings scored 81 (Talbot 30, Mclnnes 11), the visitors best bowlers being Davies four wickets for 18 runs and Hayes three for 16. In the second innings Geraldine declared with 58 for eight -wickets (Vincent 18, Stringer 17) and Temuka replied with 98 for seven wickets (Gibb 26 retired, Reid 21, Larcombe 20 not out). For Temuka Larcombe again bowled well, taking two wickets for 2 runs while Talfeot took two for 7. Cornwell one for 11. Hayes took three for 12 and Paterson two for 20 in Temuka’s second innings.

Mr E. A. Murrell, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (England), representing PROCTERS, the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be visiting Temuka, on Saturday. March 30. and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel on that date. Appointments can now be made by ringing the U.F.S. Dispensary