TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20344, 17 February 1936, Page 4

TEMUKA

BOROUGH RATES THE BULK RECEIVED From noon on Saturday the 10 per cent, penalty on rates due to the Temuka Borough Council for 1935-36 became operative, and it is interesting to note that of the £4,076 struck for the year £3,542 was paid. Although the amount paid before the imposition of the penalty was £55 higher than last year”s figures (£3.487) the percentage paid (87.5) was actually slightly lower, last year’s figures being 87.8 per cent. The amount paid !n during February totalled £1.355 in comparison with £1,567 for 1934-35, another indication of improving times. SWIMMING The first annual swimming sports of the Arowhenua Native School, for Herbert Smith Trust cups, were conducted on Saturday morning, the trophies being awarded to the most proficient pupils in the water. The winners were Naomi Wixon (girls) and Mana Mihaka (boys) and after the sports they were congratulated by the chairman of the School Committee (Mr P. Paipeta), who also thank’d those who assisted in conducting the events. Results:— Boys’ 25 yards breaststroke: M. Mihaka 1, H. Whaitiri 2, K. Rehu 3. Girls: Naomi Wixon 1. Powhiri Wixon 2, Te Aute Wixon 3. Boys’ 50 yards freestyle: M. Mihaka 1. H. Whaitiri 2, K. Rehu 3. Girls: Naomi Wixon 1, Te Aute Wixon 2, Powhiri Wixon 3. Boys’ 25 yards backstroke: M. Mihaka 1. The only starteer. Girls: Te Aute Wixon 1, Naomi Wixon 2, Powhiri Wixon 3. Boys” dive: M. Mihaka 1, H. Whaitiri 2, K. Rehu 3. Girls: N. Wixon 1, Rangi Solomon 2, P. Wixon 3 . Boys’ long plunge. H. Whaitiri 1. M. Mihaka 2. Girls: Naomi Wixon 1. Powhiri Wixon 2. Diving for a penny, boys: M. Mihaka 1, T. Solomon 2. Girls: Naomi Wixon 1, Te Aute Wixon 2. CROQUET By defeating Ashburton in a match played at Temuka on Saturday, the Temuka Croquet Club won the South Canterbury Association’s A. Grade competition for the season. Scores (Temuka names first) were:— Singles: W. H. Kirk 26 beat Mrs Cleary 5, Mrs Kirk 26 beat Mrs Dunn 22, Mrs C. L. Austin 26 beat Mrs H. Thompson 25. Miss H. Bremner and Mrs Heenan did not complete, Mrs T. E. Shiels 26 beat Mrs J. T. Smith 10, Mrs J. T. Smart 12 lost to Mrs J. Thompson 26. Doubles: Kirk and Mrs Kirk 26 beat Mesdames Cleary and Dunn 13, Mrs Austin and Miss Bremner 15 lost to Mesdames H. Thompson and Heenan 26, Mesdames Shiels and Smart 17 lost to Mesdames Smith and J. Thompson 26. Totals: Temuka 174, Ashburton 153. VISITING PICNICS The Timaru Congregational and Salvation Army Sunday Schools held their annual picnics on the Domain on Saturday. Each picnic numbered about 100, the Congregational party arriving during the morning and the other visitors after lunch. In charge of the Congregational party were the Rev. J. Milburn Stewart, Mr W. E. Tubb, chairman of the picnic committee, and Mr L. Bowden, secretary. It was the fourth occasion that the picnic had visited Temuka, and Mr Tubb said that they had not met with such hospitality anywhere as at Temuka. Adjutant W. Knight, formerly officer in charge of the Temuka Corps, and Sergeant Major W. Hawkey were in charge of the Salvation Army picnic. A lengthy sports programme was held and during the afternoon the Army Band played selections. MEETING OF HOUSEHOLDERS The annual meeting of householders of the Arowhenua Native School district was held recently at the Maori Hall, Mr L. Hopkinson presiding. The most successful school year for some time was shown in the annual report, which stated that the pupils had gained distinction in both examinations and sport. Seven pupils, all those who entered, gained proficiency certificates, Powhiri and Te Aute Wixon won Government scholarships entitling them to free education at the Hukarere Maori Giris’ College, Napier. The school again secured one of the Education Board’s merit certificates for environment and won the Board’s carrot-growing competition. It was also third in the Hurdley Shield competition. The basketball team won the country section at the South Canterbury schools’ tournament and was runner-up in the senior section at Temuka, while the folk-dancing team was successful in the schools’ section of the Federation of Women’s Institutes’ festival. The election resulted: Chairman. Mr P. Paipeta; secretary, Mr L. Hopkinson; committee, Mesdames W. Mihaka, B. Solomon and S. Painter. TENNIS Playing on the St. Peter’s courts on Saturday, the home team defeated St. Joseph’s in a friendly match by 14 sets to 8. Scores (St. Peter’s names first)— Women’s singles: Miss W. Ives 6 beat Miss A. Hanifin 1, Miss I. Ives 6 beat Miss P. Spillane 5, Miss L. Shiels 6 beat Miss M. Spillane 5, Mrs D. Laurenson 5 lost to Miss M. Healy 6, Miss M. Nicholas 6 beat Miss M. Healy 4, Mrs C. L. Mountford 6 beat Miss L. Spillane 0. Men’s singles: P. Pierce 5 lost to G. Dwan 6. J. Bryce 0 lost to P. Gilmour 6. S. Nicholas 6 beat J. Spillane 2. R. N. Clark and V. Spillane did not play, R. South 6 beat F. Ives 2, N. Joynt and B. Collins did not play. Women’s doubles: Misses W. and I. Ives 6 beat Misses Hanifin and P. Spillane 4, Miss Shiels and Mrs Laurenson 5 beat Misses M. Healey and M. Spillane 4, Miss Nicholas and Mrs Mountfort 6 beat Misses Healy and G. Spillane 4. Men’s doubles: Pierce and Bryce 3 lost to Dwan and Gilmour 6. Nicholas and Clark 5 lost to J. and V. Spillane 6. South and Joynt 6 beat Ives and Collins 5. Mixed doubles: Miss W. Ives and Pierce 6 beat Miss Hanifin and Dwan 5. Miss I. Ives and Bryce 2 lost to Miss P. Spillane and Gilmour 6, Miss Shiels and Nicholas 5 lost to Miss M. Spillane and J. Spillane 6. Mrs Laurenson and Clark 6 beat Miss M. Healy and V. Spillane 4, Miss Nicholas and South 6 beat Miss Healy and Ives 5. Mrs Mountfort and Joynt 3 lost to Miss L. Spillane and Collins 6. PERSONAL Mr J. S. Main. Hakataramea, who was formerly curator-ranger of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation

Society, is visiting Temuka. Mrs S. Cooper has returned from a holiday in Christchurch.

GENERAL Members of the Bowling Club on Saturday afternoon engaged the Temuka Ladies’ Club in friendly rink games. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs H. B. Strange, wife of the president, and. during the afternoon Mr Strange expressed the club's pleasure at being able to hold the fixture. He thanked the ladies for attending and announced that the return function would be held shortly. After the sports on Saturday, the Temuka Athletic Club held a dance in the Drill Hall. Many of the competitors stayed for the function, which was most successful. Music was supplied by a local orchestra and Mr G. A. Washington was the M.C.

Procters, the Premier Opticians. Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Temuka on Tuesday, 31st March, when they may oe consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the UJ*.S. Dispensary. 'Phone 240 M. ..