TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20064, 22 March 1935, Page 5

TEMUKA

BANKRUPT ESTATE OF H. J. SMITH MEETING OF CREDITORS Attributing his failure to the disastrous results of a trip to Australia with horses in Australia in 1930, Howard James Smith, of Orari, horse trainer, faced a meeting of creditors in his bankrupt state at the Temuka Courthouse yesterday. The OfficialAssignee, Mr W. Harte, presided, and Mr L. M. Inglis represented the bankrupt. There were three creditors present. In his sworn statement bankrupt saici that in 1930 he took two horses to Australia to race them for Mr George Kain, of Orari. When he left New Zealand he had £IOO of his own money. One of the horses broke down the other was not good enough to race more than once, and, as neither won a race, he received only £2/10/0 a week for each horse. He had to employ two boys. The result wa's that he returned to New Zealand in October 1930 with only £2. From this time on ne i had to endeavour to make a living as ' trainer without capital. After his return to New Zealand he leased Royal Sceptre which he raced six or seven times before he won two races. Although this venture did not result in loss, it had produced practically no profit when the lease had expired in July 1931. He then leased March Brown which showed promise as a two-year-old. but, although he raced her eight or nine times, he did no good with her; and when he terminated the lease of her in September 1933, he owed the debts shown in his statement. Since his lease of March Brown had terminated he had raced no horses but had endeavoured to recover his position by training horses. He had been unable to pay his debts but he had not incurred new debts since his lease of March Brown with the exception of £2/0/9 to Mr J. R. Lack. One creditor had obtained an order against him upon a judgment summons, and, as he was unable to pay, he had been compiled to file. He was a single man and resided with his parents at Orari, where he had the use of two loose boxes and a small section belonging to his father. Examined by the asignee, bankrupt said that he had no prospects and that he had no offer to make. All the creditors were unsecured and the bankrupt’s liabilities totalled £176/4/11. The assets were amounts receivable from book debts which were shown at £62, estimated to realise £43. It was agreed that the bridle and saddle shown to be in Smith’s possession be returned to him and that the estate be left in the hands of the Assignee. The meeting further indicated that it would not oppose any application for the discharge of bankrupt TENNIS The Methodist Tennis Club brought its season to a close yesterday at the home of Miss G. Brown, “Dinting House.” At the afternoon tea interval the president (the Rev. L. A. Brooks) declared the season officially closed. He remarked that it had been most successful and that no doubt the players had all enjoyed it. The thanks of the Club for the use of the court were extended to Miss Brown by the club captain (Mr D. Reid). In appreciation of her interest over a number of years Miss Brown was presented with a gift from members by the secretary (Miss E. Airay). Playing on the St. Peter’s courts yesterday afternoon in a friendly game St. Joseph’s Tennis Club defeated -St. Peter’s by 12 sets to 4, Scores (St. Peter's given first) being: Women’s singles—Miss I. Ives 3. lost to Miss Z. Dwan 6; Miss M. Nicholas 4, lost to Miss M. Spillane 6: Miss T. Hopkinson 6 beat Miss K. Spillane 4; Miss C. Kay 2. lost to Miss M. Healy 6. Men’s singles—P. C. Pierce 3. lost to G. Dwan 6: S. R. Nicholas 4, lost to K. Gillum 6, S. B. Goddard 2, lost to V. Sullivan 6, A. R. Davidson 6, beat F. Sullivan 4.

Women’s doubles—Misses Ives and Nicholas 4, lost to Misses Dwan and M. Spillane 6; Misses Hopkinson and Kay 6, beat Misses K. Spillane and Healy 1. Men’s doubles—Pierce and Nicholas 5. lost to Dwan and V. Sullivan 6; Davidson and Goddard 6, beat Gillum and F. Sullivan 5. Mixed doubles—Miss Ives and Pierce 3. lost to Miss Dwan and Dwan 6; Miss Nicholas and Nicholas 0, lost to Miss K Spillane and Gillum 6: Miss Hopkinson and Goddard 3, lost to Miss K. Spillane and V. Sullivan 6; Miss Kay and Davidson 1, lost to Miss Healy and F. Sullivan 6. LODGE MEETINGS At the fortnightly meeting of Alexandrovna Lodge. 1.0.0. F., Bro. B. Maclachlan presided. The treasurer reported that the financial position was sound. One nomination for membership was received. The secretary reported that arrangements for entertaining the Grand Master had been completed. A competition organised by Bro. F. A. Taylor was won by Bro. C. R. Lyon. The election of officers for the ensuingterm resulted: Noble Grand, Bro. G. Larcombe; Vice Grand, Bro. D. Milne; recording secretary, Bro. G. Phillips; secretary, Bro. G. Harris; treasurer, Bro. J. B. Davis. The installation will take place at the next meeting. Bro. W. Mclnnes A.D. presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Lily of Temuka Druids Lodge. Two candidates were proposed for membership and accepted. P.T. Bro. T. N. Scott and lady supporters were thanked for their services to the Social Committee. Bro. J. H. Denison, Grand Lodge Representative, gave a comprehensive report of the conference. He was congratulated on retaining his seat on the Board of Management. P.A. Bro. D. South and Bro. R. L. Stokes were appointed visitors to the Oak Leaf Lodge. AROWHENUA NATIVE SCHOOL The following pupils of the Arowhenua Native School have qualified for the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association’s certificates: Certificates of Proficiency: Wiremu Torepe (450 yards), Henry Whaitiri (450 yards), Manawanui Mihaka (450 yards), Naomi Wixon (250 yards), Rangi Solomon (250 yards), Te Aute Wixon (220 yards). Learner’s certificates: Powhiri Wixon (150 yards). Elizabeth Rehu (100 yards), Hana Wixon (50 yards), Ranui Rehu (50 yards), Marama Wesley (50 yards), Kingi Rehu (50 yards), Stewart Manning (50 yards), Taare Reihana (50 yards). WOMEN’S INSTITUTES. At the monthly meeting of the Rangitira Valley Women’s Institute, held at the home of Mrs S. G. McCullough. Mrs R. Talbot presided. Miss D. Lyon gave a pianoforte solo, Miss R. Comer recitations and Mesdames Routledge and Hughes songs. Competitions were won by Miss Comer and Mrs G. A. Davey. An amusingplay entitled “Mrs Sharpe Marries Again” was read by members. The competition for apple shortcake resulted: Mrs W. Lyon 1, Mrs R. Talbot 2.

The afternoon tea hostesses were Mesdamese O'Neill and Lyon. The fifth annual meeting of the Waitohi Women's Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs H. Sewell presiding. The annual report congratulated members on the progress made during the year, and disclosed that the membership now totalled 43. There was a credit balance of £2/9/-, Officers elected were: President, Mrs M. Nolan; vice-presidents, Mesdames H. Sewell and W. Moore; secretary. Miss D. M. Lyon; treasurer, Miss M. Moore; committee, Mesdames McKinnon, Paegan, Mathieson, J, Moore and J. Lyon and Misses F. Parish, M. Moore and R. Moore, Mrs Nolan and Mrs J. Lyon were equal first in the aggregate points competition for the year with Mrs Sewell third. The day’s competitions resulted: Nut loaf: Mrs Nolan 1 and 2, Mrs Lyon 3. Bowl of flowers: Miss Lyon, Mrs Lyon, Mrs Nolan 3. The hostesses were Mrs Nolan and Misses Parish, R. Sewell and Lyon.

BOWLING With a handicap doubles tournament, the Temuka Bowling Club brought its season officially to a close yesterday afternoon. Sixteen members took part, and the tournament was won by J. B. Davis (skips) and J. MeMeekin (leads) who each had three wins. Afternoon tea was served by members of the Temuka Ladies’ Club. CLANDEBOYE W.D.F.U. At the monthly meeting of the Clandeboye Branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, the president (Miss E. Livesey) gave a r-port of the South Canterbury Executive meeting held at Ashburton. Miss M. Brown gave a demonstration of silk art work, for which a vote of thanks, proposed by Mrs H. Livesey, was passed. A competition in pine-needle work, judged by Miss Brown for a prize given by her, resulted: Mrs G. H. Mulligan 1, Miss Goodson 2, Miss Livesey 3. The monthly competition, for tomato sauce, resulted: Mrs Mulligan 1 and 2, Mrs Adair 3. The hostesses were Mrs Langrell and Miss Hickey. 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