NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20055, 12 March 1935, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Mr and Mrs H. W. Lister will leave Timaru to-morrow morning on the first stage of a trip abroad. They will be passengers on the Wanganella from Wellington on Thursday, connecting with the Orsova at Sydney. On Friday evening, Mr Lister was met by the Kia Toa Bowling Club and presented with a pocket wallet.

Following the liberation of a batch of pheasants in the Rotorua district recently by the Department of Internal Affairs, a batch of 100 was liberated in the Bay of Plenty last week. Further liberations are expected to be made in both districts before the opening of the shooting season.

Daylight-saving was taken full advantage of by holiday-makers on Saturady evening, dancing enthusiasts not putting in an appearance at the Scottish Hall until 8.30, but by 9.15 the building was crowded, the attendance testifying to the excellence of the entertainment by the Pipe Band Contest Executive. A delightful programme, which included novelty numbers, suited all tastes. A pleasing innovation, the “Harvest Moon” dance, was a feature, contributing factors being bright music and a well prepared floor. A popular pastime concluded promptly to time, with a favourite medley. The winners of the well-wishers’ gifts event were Mrs A. Shaves and Mr Gallaher, and Misses McCulloch and Mr Wallace, equally shared the honours in the “Harvest Moon" dance.

H. Allchurch' and Co. advertise particulars of a freehold property containing 1 rood, together with the 4roomed residence situated No. 21 Edward Street, which they are selling at their rooms, The Rialto, Beswick Street, on Friday next, 15 inst. at 2.30 p.m. on account of Mr James Egan.

To-morrow afternoon the Waimataitai School is holding a children’s swimming carnival, the proceeds of which are to be added to the funds of the Timaru Prosperity Fair, The carnival is to be held in the newly constructed Waimataitai Baths, where during its short history 300 children have been taught to swim. The Fair commences to-morrow evening when the Mayor, Mr T. W. Satterthwaite, will perform thd official opening after a monster procession has paraded along Stafford Street to the Caroline Bay Hall. The committee has all arrangements well in hand, and Is gratified with the enthusiastic support of those girls who are taking part in the bathing beauty competition. Other attractions include a fencing display, Hollywood competitions, ballet dancing and a concert by a troupe of Maori performers. Among the many competitions is one for baking by girls of 16 and under, there being four sections included under this heading.

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