TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20097, 2 May 1935, Page 5

TEMUKA

THE KING’S SILVER JUBILEE DECORATIONS DISCUSSED The suggestion for decorating t.he town on a large scale for the King’s Jubilee celebrations next week was abandoned at a meeting of businessmen held in the Fire Brigade rooms on Tuesday evening, and it was decided to concentrate on making the Domain as attractive as possible. The meeting had been called by the Progress League, and the president (Mr A. N, Hancock) presided. The chairman said that the Borough Council had allotted to the Progress League the decorating of the town for the celebrations. Temuka had always held a high place in the Dominion for its loyalty to the King and Empire. Any scheme would have to be taken up on a, large scale, and that was why the businessmen of the town had been called together. As it was a town meeting he thought it fitting that the Mayor should preside. He invited Mr Buzan to take the chair, and the invitation was accepted. Mr Hancock reported that the League had had in view the purchase of a supply of buttercloth dyed red, white and blue, for bunting, and a supply of flags. With the figures supplied, it would be necessary to place the orders for flags and bunting immediately. Mr H. B. Strange said he thought that the question of whether the town be decorated should be settled definitely first. He took it that the only celebration in the town would be a procession on the Monday. If Royalty were passing through the town he would be prepared to help, but he thought that those present should have a chance to give their views for or against. The Mayor said that the Caledonian Society had offered the use of its large flags, but they would probably be flown in the Domain. It would probably be better for the town to hang several strings of flags across the street between the strings of lights. Mr Strange then moved, and Mr J. B. Davis seconded, that the town be not generally decorated, but that business people be left to please themselves.

Mr W. F. Evans said he did not agree with the motion. Temuka had always been a town noted for its loyalty, and he thought that something more than was proposed in the motion should be done.

Mr Davis said he thought that if the decoration were to be half-hearted it would be better to put the money into helping those in distress during the winter. Mr J. T. Smart concurred with Mr Strange’s motion, suggesting that in addition to the festoons of flags or bunting, firms having flags be requested to fly them. The Mayor also spoke in favour of the motion, saying he thought that the townspeople should concentrate on the Domain.

In the course of discussion. Mr Davis suggested that each child at the school should be presented with a small silk flag to wear.

The resolution was then put and carried by a large majority. Mr Hancock then moved that residents be asked to contribute 2/6 toward the purchase of flags for use at the Domain on the occasion of the King’s Jubilee and for future occasions, the flags to be left in the care of the Borough Council. The motion was seconded by Mr Smart and carried. Mr Hancock said that the Jubilee Celebrations Committee was especially desirous that a display be made in shop windows in national colours. The marshal of the procession, Mr C. F. de Joux, had requested business people to take part in the display of decorated vehicles for the procession, and he hoped that all would be able to help.

THE HALF-HOLIDAY One of the questions on the agenda for discussion at Tuesday night’s meeting of Temuka businessmen was the attitude to be adopted in regard to the town’s half-holiday. However, several present pointed out that the question had been discussed by the Progress League and dropped as there was too much diversity of opinion, and the matter would be better left to the townspeople as a whole to decide at the election. This course was adopted. DUCK-SHOOTING POPULAR From the first break of daylight yesterday sportsmen in all parts of the district opened the shooting season with a fusilade which continued up to 8 o’clock. The opinion expressed by the Acclimatisation Society’s ranger (Mr F. W. Pellett) that birds were plentiful was confirmed from all surrounding districts, but although some good bags were reported in the Seadown, Hilton and Milford districts, the weather was not good for the sport. Generally the birds were flying too high. A number of Temuka sportsmen left town early yesterday afternoon to try their luck at the close of the day.

OBITUARY News of the death of Mrs Keith Forbes Gray, a sister of Mrs D. S. Pearse, of Temuka, and a former resident of the town, has reached relatives from San Francisco, where Mr and Mrs Gray made their home after leaving New Zealand 40 years ago. Mr Gray, who was well known throughout South Canterbury in the early days, took a keen interest in public affairs in Temuka and he and Mrs Gray, after marrying in the town, lived there for about 20 years. Her husband was chairman of the Temuka Town Board, one of the bodies that preceded the Borough Council and a member for many years. He was also greatlv interested in the Temuka District High School, of which his four sons and three daughters are all expupils, and for 10 years or more up to 1890 he was a member of the school committee. Although they always cherished a hope to revisit Temuka it was never realised. Whenever they could they offered hospitality to New Zealanders visiting America, and more than one Temuka resident was made welcome in their San Francisco home. Mr Gray died some years ago. GOLF The following is the draw for the women’s Stableford golf match on Saturday:—2.4s p.m.: Miss H. Bremner v. Miss B. Austin, Mrs Guild v. Miss E. Bremner. 1 p.m.: Mrs Mclnnes v. Mrs Lucv. Miss Twentyman v. Miss K. McShane. Mrs Lawrenson V. Mrs Hancox. 1.15 p.m.: Mrs Dick v. Miss Thomson, Miss King v. Miss M. McShane, Miss Hanifin v. Miss Ferguson, Miss Johnstone v. Mrs Milliken, Mrs Topham v. Miss E. McLeod, Mrs Shand v. Miss C.

Grant, Miss M. Topham v. Miss Armstrong, Miss P. Austin v. Mrs Hitchcock, Mrs Tindall v. Miss Roddick, Miss Twomey v. Miss Manson, Miss Wareing v. Miss N. Grant, Mrs Hughes v. marker.

1.0.0. F. At the fortnightly meeting of Alexandrovna Lodge, 1.0.0. F. on Tuesday evening Bro. G. Larcombe presided. A welcome was extended to members of Victoria Lodge No. 18. Two members were reported to be on the sick list. An invitation from Waimate Lodge to a ball was accepted. One nomination for membership was received and three new members were elected by ballot. Two new members were initiated. The Social' Committee reported that arrangements for the ball were proceeding satisfactorily. At the conclusion of the meeting a social hour was spent. GENERAL NEWS Painters are at present tidying the apearance of the Temuka Courthouse. A start was made yesterday with the erection of the strings from which the town is to be specially lighted for the King’s Jubilee celebrations week. Several residents of Temuka yesterday had the pleasure of meeting the Governor-General and Lady Galway, when they left their carriage on the morning’s south express for a few minutes at the railway station. They shook hands with a few people who happened to be present and graciously consented to being photographed. The vital statistics for Temuka for April were (those of April 1934 given in parentheses): Births 6 (7), deaths 5 (1), marriages 3 (1). AN ENTHRALLING DRAMA “Crime Without Passion.” a vivid, enthralling, fascinating film drama from the pens of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur opens at Temuka Theatre to-night. Released by Paramount, the picture tells the story of a perfect crime that almost succeeded, and features Claude Rains, remembered for his work in “The Invisible Man,” Margo, a Spanish dancer, and Whitney Bourne. The production opens with a vivid court-room scene, and quickly establishes Rains, who plays the part of Lee Gentry, as a swaggering, ruthless, unscrupulous lawyer—a man who believes that “the only crime punishable by law is “stupidity.” Yet for all his shrewdness we soon see him as a lover who mixes his ladies. And when he wants to leave the little Spanish dancer for the stately blonde he finds that she will not give him up. Procters—The Premier Opticians. Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Temuka, on Saturday, 18th May. when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the U.F.S. Dispensary