TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20440, 10 June 1936, Page 4

TEMUKA

MAGISTRATE’S COURT HEAVY LIST OF CHARGES Whether a cyclist could be termed to be riding a bicycle when he was standing on one pedal and propelling himself with the other leg, without being astride the saddle, was a question raised yesterday at the monthly sitting of the Temuka Magistrate’s Court, over which Mr C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., presided. Leo. George appeared voluntarily on a charge of riding a bicycle after dark without a light and explained that he had been going over to speak to a constable, who was questioning some other people, when he was» apprehended. He had not put his leg over the saddle and had been wheeling the machine and walking before seeing the constable. Sergeant M. E. Hill said that the facts were as stated and it rested with the Court to determine whether George had been riding. The Magistrate dismissed the case. Cattle at Large Charges of herding cattle on public roads and of allowing cattle to wander at large in Ormsby Street were brought against Alexander Amos Martin by the Traffic Inspector. The Magistrate remarked that neither was a serious charge and that the case would be met by the defendant being convicted and paying the costs of one of the charges. Motoring Offences William Sugrue, charged with driving a car while not being the holder of a driver’s license, was fined 10/- with costs. For driving a motor-cycle at a speed which might have been dangerous to the public James Frederick Oed, of Timaru, was fined £2 with costs 10/and his driver’s license was withdrawn for three weeks. A charge of overtaking another vehicle on the incorrect side was brought against Gordon Alexander McFarlane. He was also charged with driving a car in a manner which might have been dangerous to the public. The Magistrate said it was a case which came under the heading of inconsiderate driving and was certainly dangerous. The first charge was withdrawn and on the second a fine of £7/10/- with costs 34/6 Was imposed and an order for suspension of the driver’s license for a month was made. Lice Infected Sheep. A charge of exposing sheep affected with lice for sale in the Geraldine saleyards was brought against John Skinner, of Four Peaks, by the Stock Inspector (Mr T. D. Urquhart). A fine of £2 with costs 12/- was imposed. Charge of Receiving For receiving stolen property, Charles Tetara Solomon was placed on probation for six months and an order for the return of the property was made. Remand Granted Charged with stealing 13Jdwt. of gold, valued at £4/14/6, Barney Solomon was remanded to Greymouth, bail being allowed in one security of £5O. Order Disobeyed For a breach of his prohibition order Albert Lewis Upton was fined £2 with costs. No Permit for Gun On a charge of delivering possession of a firearm without the necessary permit, David Henry Loader was fined £1 with costs 10/-. LICENSING COMMITTEE The annual meeting of the Temuka Licensing Committee was held yesterday. Present: Messrs C. R. Orr-Walker (presiding), G. Hancox, W. F. Evans, J. R. Lack and M. Maze. Commenting on the report from the police, the chairman said it was most satisfactory except, that there had been too many cases of men being caught on licensed premises after hours. Nineteen offences of that class had been detected and it was too many. Licensees would be well advised to take more care in the supervision of their hotels after hours. The District Medical Officer of Health had issued new instructions in regard to drainage. Most of the licensees had complied with the order, and the others were making arrangements for the work to be carried out.

An application for a transfer of the license in respect of the Empire Hotel, Temuka, from Matthew Michael Coffey to Hugh James Murphy, was granted. New licenses were granted to Hugh

James Murphy (Mr W. G. Tweedy), in respect to the Empire Hotel, and to John Joseph Cotter (Mr F. J. Smith) in regard to the Temuka Hotel. The following applicants were granted a renewal of licenses: Annie Elizabeth Wall (Mr W. G. Tweedy), Railway Hotel, Pleasant Point; John David Parker (Mr W. D. Campbell) Wolseley Hotel, Winchester; Sydney Cooper (Mr W. D. Campbell); Crown Hotel, Temuka; William Joseph Qulrke (Mr G. J. Walker), Royal Hotel, Temuka. A new accommodation license in respect to the Cave Arms Hotel. Cave, was granted to Thomas Wil«on (Mr W. G. Tweedy). R.S.A. The committee of the Temuka Returned Soldiers’ Association met on Monday. Present: Messrs A. R. Beck (president), C. C. Stanley, W. Oldfield, J. McLeod, J. King, G. E. Pierce, P. Thomas, W. Spillane, C. D. Hayhurst and H. Wilson. The president welcomed the committee and especially Mr A. W. Buzan, who had previously been a member, and Mr Stanley, a new member. Messrs G. A. Paterson and E. S. Darby, who had given valuable assistance to the Association, had retired from the committee. The immediate past president (Mr J. King), had carried on the affairs of the wood scheme up to that day. The sales had been going on regularly. The executive had been fortunate in securing blocks of wood for the cutting scheme in aid of distressed and unemployed members at Johnson’s, where cutting was conducted last year, and at the Orari riverbed above Love’s. It would be possible to start cutting at those places as soon as the usual arrangements had been made. The speaker and the secretary had . attended the reunion of the Geraldine branch. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mr G. Bradford in the death of his mother. It was decided that a minute of appreciation of the services of Messrs Paterson and Darby be recorded in the minutes. Reference to the large amount of work that Mr Paterson had accomplished was made by Mr Spillane, who said that at the recent Poppy Day appeal Mr Paterson had sold £3 worth of poppies. He had always been an active seller, although he had had his business to atend to at the same time. It was agreed that a letter of sympathy be sent to Mr Paterson in the serious illness of his wife. Headquarters advised that as the date for receiving remits for the Dominion Conference the Association’s remit passed at the recent annual meeting could not be accepted. The Canteen Fund allocation amounted to £6, the number of unemployed in Temuka being "’9. An invitation for the president and secretary to attend the annual reunion of the Mackenzie Associations was accepted. The president, secretary (Mr C. A. Double) and treasurer (Mr H. Wilson) were elected trustees. SCHOOL COMMITTEE At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Temuka District High School, Mr A. E. Smith presided. The Education Board wrote granting an increase of £ll in the incidental allowance. The urgent need of a waiting room at the dental clinic was stressed in a letter from the Dental Nurse (Mrs R. E. Laurenson). The dental nurse reported that in the past month the total fillings were 186 and extractions 20 in the Temuka district and 212 fillings, 8 extractions and 114 completions were made from the country districts, Arowhenua, Clandeboye, Milford and Te Awa. It was decided to contribute 10/- towards the High School basketball team’s affiliation fee with the Temuka Sub-Association.

The acting District Dental Superintendent (Mr H. M. McClutcheon) advised that the assistant, Nurse E. E. Robertson, would cease duty at Temuka on June 13.

Mr P. Boyd said that some function should be arranged to supply funds for laying new asphalt in the playing grounds and basketball courts.

It was decided to hold a fancy dress ball early in August. Mr M. Swap moved and Mr R. Longston seconded that the chairman, secretary (Mr W. J. Clark) and Mr Boyd be appointed a sub-committee to confer with Mr W. L. Harrison to arrange a date for the ball. The headmaster (Mr W. L. Harrison) reported that the roll of the primary department was 417 and the average attendance 385. The secondary roll was 60 and the average attendance 57. The secondary basketball team had acquitted itself well. Mrs C. Palmer had consented to act as coach. Miss Kingston had again helped with her car for transport purposes. A visit from the Pleasant Point D.H.S. would take place next Thursday. The regular monthly visit was made to Mr Topham’s farm. Mr A. Bisdee’s offer to address the pupils on root crops was accepted. The executive of the South Canterbury Industrial Exhibition and Winter Show extended an invitation to attend the show. It was decided to notify the organising manager that the committee was not prepared to take the responsibility of organising an excursion. GIFT EVENING In view of her approaching marriage, Miss Ethel Jones was the guest of honour at a gift evening held in the Milford Hall on Monday evening. The chairman (Mr R. A. Lyall) referred to the untiring work done by Miss Jones at all functions held in the district, and stated that everyone regretted her departure. On behalf of the bachelors and spinsters, Mr J. Woodhead said that during his association with her as secretary, he had found her to be an enthusiastic worker and always ready to help in any way. Miss D. Barratt then presented the guest with a case of silver teaspoons and a sum of money. During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs J. Woodhead and McGregor Brown. For the dance, music was played by a local orchestra while extras were supplied by Misses B. Woodhead and L. Cain. DRUIDS’ LODGE At the half-yearly meeting of the Lily of Temuka Druids Lodge A.D. Bro. W. Mihaka presided. Two candidates

were initiated and one was proposed for membership. Timaru Lodge No. 11, Star of Ashburton No. II and Success of Ashburton No. 22 were represented by R.A. Druid Bro. W. McCone and members of the Royal Arch Chapter, Grand Vice President Bro. V. H. Keay and Past Grand Presidents Bros. F. C. Chittock and C. Ives respectively. Officers for the current term were installed by District President Bro. C. R. Cooper, who was assisted by P.D.P. Bro. A. G. Garriock. Showing the Lodge to be in a sound financial position, the half yearly balance-sheet was presented by the secretary. At the conclusion of Lodge, lady friends were admitted and, supper being served, a dance followed, for which Mr J. Rickus supplied the music. Messrs G. Washington and T. Miller acted as masters of ceremonies. All farmers and others interested are cordially invited to attend a meeting of the Temuka Branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union on Friday, June 12 at 2 pan. Mr A. J. Davey will give a talk “Towards Economic Recovery in New Zealand.” The Waihi Football Club has been granted permission to use the Domain and to charge for admission. Tenders are invited up till June 16 for the lease of nine acres of Maori Reserve, situated on the Main South Road north of the Oplhi Bridge.

“THE GUV NOR" “The Guv’nor,” starring George Arliss is a story which offered great scope to director Milton Rosmer, who squeezed from it every drop of humour and pathos. Impressive scenes in a bank and In a fashionable restaurant give him ample scope for illuminating detail. In most scenes he has created his atmosphere more by what he has left out than by what he has included in the setting. In the splendid place allotted the Guv’nor when he is president of the bank he is seen seated at a desk in the centre of a very large room. There he sits in splendid isolation, a lonely figure completely out of sympathy with his surroundings. In another scene in which we see the Guv’nor swinging down the open road. Milton Rosmer has made the road really open, with undulating fields on either side, thus creating an impression of freedom in keeping with the character of the Guv’nor. Procters, the Premier Opticians. Christchurch, Will be making their next professional visit to Temuka on Tuesday, 23rd June, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the UF.S. Dispensary, ’phone 240 M. ....