GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20132, 12 June 1935, Page 3

GERALDINE

BROKEN TELEPHONE LINES REPAIRS EFFECTED Showery conditions prevailed yesterday morning, the rain doing much to thaw the snow. Conditions improved later, bright sunshine continuing throughout the afternoon. Owing to the snow 34 subscribers on four lines and 12 party lines, connected with the Geraldine Telephone Exchange were cut off. and Messrs N. S. Parkyn and W. Henderson, of the Post and Telegraph Department’s outside staff, have had a busy time restoring communication. The lines were restored yesterday in the majority of cases, and it was anticipated that the Peel Forest. Four Peaks, Arundel and Orari Bridge lines would be restored before nightfall. The Peel Forest and Four Peak lines carry 10 subscribers each, the maximum number permitted on a party line, and they have been deprived of telephonic communication since the heavy snow set in. Employees of the South Canterbury Power Board from Temuka and Geraldine had another busy day yesterday restoring power to residences at Woodbury, Four Peaks and Peel Forest, where the snow had caused numerous faults to develop. ORARI RIFLE CLUBS At the weekly shoot of the Orari Men’s Miniature Rifle Club, the trophv presented by Messrs Turner, Lee and Brunt (Christchurch) was won by A. England, with the possible off the rifle. The same shooter also won the club’s gold button. The following scores were registered: A. England 80, C. Gould 79. W. O. Smith 78, J. McClintock 77, L. Wood 76. A. Rysdale 75, A. Earl 74, T. Gilder 74. H. Smith 74, E. R. O’Neill 72, F. Henderson 63. Mrs L. Henderson won Mrs O'Neill’s trophy and the club’s gold button at the weekly shoot of the Orari Ladies’ Club. Scores were as follow: Mrs L Henderson 79. Mrs J. Henderson 73, Miss Mason 78. Mrs Watson 77, Miss Brenton 77, Miss Stevens 70. BASKETBALL The following teams will represent the Geraldine Basketball Club tomorrow:— Second grade v. Milford at Geraldine, at 3 p.m.: R. Glover, J. Hewson, M. Wood, I. Evans, J. Vincent. N. McCullough, S. Vincent, M. Gresham, C McKay. Third Grade No. 1 v. Pleasant Point, at Pleasant Point, at 3.30 p.m.: M. Barrett, M. Willis, O. Jones, J. Cairns, K. Collins, J. Weaver, E. Thornlev, E. Cairns, I. Collins. Reserve: M. Collins. Third Grade No. 2 v. Kerrytown, at Geraldine at 2.15: J. Lapthorn, R. Barrett, R. Padgett, J. Gresham, E. Murray, P. Collins, E. Waters, S. Brown, N. Charles. Reserve: N. Johnson. “SORRELL AND SON” A classic of literature and a classic of the silent screen, Warwick Deeping's “Sorrell and Son,” now comes before the public again in the form of a talking film made by British Dominions Films. Ltd., and will be screened at the Municipal Theatre at 8 o’clock tonight. H. B. Warner plays the title role. Warwick Deeping’s story has been rigidly adhered to. ‘'Kit” is played by Peter Penrose as a child, and in manhood by Hugh Williams. Oppsite Williams is Winifred Shotter, as charming and accomplished as ever in a new type of role, while Margot Grahame appears as Sorrell’s unfaithful wife. The residents of Orari and Belfield have booked Friday, July 12, for their annual ball. Mr E. Cholerton, Optical Specialist, proprietor of Procters, the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be visiting Geraldine, personally, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel, on Wednesday, 19th June from noon till 4 p.m. Appointments can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, chemist