TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20405, 30 April 1936, Page 3

TEMUKA

FARMING INTERESTS JOINT COMMITTEE FAVOURED Proposals for the consolidation of farming interests in South Canterbury, by the establishment of a standing committee of representatives of Agricultural and Pastoral Associations, the Farmers' Union, the Crown Tenants' Association and the Canterbury Sheep Owners’ Union, were submitted by the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association to the Temuka Association, at its meeting on Tuesday. The letter stated that it was considered that closer co-operation between the various bodies was desirable. Any such scheme, to be useful and practicable, would have to provide for the farming industry, through the representatives from the various organisations, to speak with one voice. Such a scheme was attainable in South Canterbury by the formation of a standing committee comprising the presidents of the Timaru, Waimate, Mackenze, Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. Associations, the president and vice-president of the Provincial Executive of the Farmers’ Union, the chairman and vice-chairman of the Crown Tenants’ Association and the president of the Sheep Owners’ Union. The joint committee would be convened only when any question of grave importance to the farming industry arose and when united action was- desirable. If the various organisations agreed to the setting up of the committee, representatives could meet and prepare conditions for submission to the organisations participating. When the conditions had been agreed upon the standing committee could be considered and constituted. The Farmers’ Union, Crown Tenants’ Association and Sheep Owners’ Union had agreed to the proposals but the agricultural and pastoral associations had not replied and the sponsors of the scheme wished to know what the Temuka and Geraldine Association thought, and if it had any suggestions to make. Mr A. Bisdee said that the scheme really meant the amalgamation of the farmers’ organisations for the purpose of discussing any really Important matter affecting the industry. Mr R. Maddren said he thought it was an excellent idea, as the farmers would be united when any action was to be taken. The weight of numbers would tell. Other members expressed similar views and it ’was agreed, on the motion of Messrs Bisdee and A. Bain, to support the proposal. SCHOOL COMMITTEES School committees elected in local districts at the meetings of householders were:— Milford: R. A. Lyall (chairman). A. D. Crossman, D. Brown, R. Comer (secretary) . One more required. Te Awa: J. W. Archibald (chairman) , P. Brosnahan, J. Bennett, W. H. Ellis and J. Rennie. Orton: A. E. Dobson (chairman), H. Beck, W. Buchan, J. Snell, J. Airay (secretary). PARISH DANCE Considerable success attended the first of- the winter series of St. Joseph’s Parish fortnightly dances, which was held in the Catholic Club rooms on Tuesday evening. The arrangements were carried out by the Children of Mary. Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss Teresa Hoare and Mr B. Hanifin and Mr and Mrs R. Toole (Timaru). A Timaru orchestra supplied the music and extras were contributed by Miss D. Brosnahan and Mr Toole. The Master of Ceremonies were Messrs T. J. Dwan and W. Cassidy. BIRTHDAY PARTY To mark the coming of age of their daughter, Miss Myra Teraki, Mr and Mrs E. Rogers, Winchester, gave a party in the Druids’ Hall on Tuesday. The hall was decorated with greenery, chrysanthemums and orange and blue streamers. Mr W. Taipana presided. The evening commenced with a banquet. Mr Rogers congratulated his daughter on the attainment of her majority, and wished all the visitors a pleasant evening. He presented a golden key to his daughter, who thanked her parents, saying that she was pleased to have so many people to join with her in celebrating her birthday.

The cake, decorated with 21 candles and kewpies, was then cut by the guest of honour. Mr Cooksley proposed the guest’s fcealth, which was drunk with musical honours. During the evening songs were given by Mesdames W. Taipana, J. Rehu, Wallace (Timaru) and P. Leonard and Messrs E. McGeorge and H. Wright. Action songs were given by Misses Solomon, Wixon and Rehu.

Most of the evening was occupied in dancing for which Mr J. Rickus played the music, while Mr K. Selwyn was M.C.

Among those present were Mr and Mrs B. Rogers, Miss Myra Teraki (guest of honour), Mr and Mrs W. Taipana. Mr and Mrs J. Rickus, Mrs P. Torepe, Mr and Mrs A. C. Mcßeth, Mr and Mrs Cooksley, Mr and Mrs W. Hopa (Leeston), Chieftainess Hakaria Tereinga, Mr and Mrs W. Mihaka, Mesdames H. and L. Mamaru, Mrs E. Gillum, Mr and Mrs H. O’Connor, Mrs B. Smith, Mrs 11. F. Weir (Pareora), Mr and Mrs Smallbridge, Mr and Mrs Wallace (Timaru), Mr and Mrs E. J Fairbrother, Mrs B. Leonard, Mrs j! Rehu, Mrs J. Spencer, Mrs M. Manning, Misses G. Wixon, N. Solomon (Chathams) , E. and R. Rehu, R. Manson, P. Taipana, F. Solomon (Chathams) , J. Smith, E. Cooksley (Timaru), R. H. and K. Smith, J, Barnett (Timaru), L. Brooks and McGill (Southland) , Messrs R. Howard, W. Torepe, S. Higgs and J. Howe (Dunedin), H. Basten (Southland), J. Cox, H. C. Seaman, J. Thompson, V. Mamaru, C. Solomon (Chathams). E. McGeorge. D. Lundon (Pareora), Mr and Mrs Hoff (Pareora).

GENERAL NEWS Further improvements to the drainage facilities at the Arowhenua Pa, in the vicinity of the hall are being effected by Maori relief workers. A pipe-line, draining low-lying land on the south is being carried under the main pa road to deliver the surplus water into the swamp in front of the hall. As a result of a recent decision of the Domain Board, Borough workmen are at present engaged in top-dressing the asphalt drive in the Domain. A farewell social evening for the Rev. and Mrs C. A. Kennedy will be held in the Temuka Presbyterian Hall this evening at 7.30.