FAIRLIE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLI, Issue 20441, 11 June 1936, Page 3

FAIRLIE

THE DENTAL CLINIC AN ALBURY COMPLAINT At the annual meeting of the Fairlie Dental Clinic Committee, over which Mr H. Carlton presided, a letter was received from Mr F. J. Davison, secretary of the Albury School Committee, asking to know why pupils front the Albury School had only received one treatment during the year. Mr P. Kidd said the children at Mount Nessing had only received one treatment. Parents in his district were Inclined to object to paying the 5/- fee when only one treatment was :r;eived. Explaining the position, Miss E. M. Robertson, the dental nurse, said the schools were taken in turn, and each one was advised when to attend. It would be possible in future to give the full treatment. .’t was deci led that the various schools should be advised when the r.rse commenced at Fairlie, and also when she left the district. Mr B. F. Hayman, headmaster at the Fairlie School, offered to take messages on the telephone from any parents desir' ig urgent treatment for their children. Mr Davison said he wished to move a vote of thanks to Miss Robertson for the way she had carried out her duties during the year. He would also like to include Mr Carlton in the motion, because of the great interest he had taken in the dental clinic since its Inception.

Mr Kidd seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Miss Robertson reported that during 1935 she had done 1503 fillings, 91 extractions and 300 minor operations. Treatment had been given to pupils from the following schools: Allandale, Mount Nessing, Mona Vale, Burke’s Pass, Albury, Skipton, Sherwood Downs, Ashwick Flat, Kimbell, Chamberlain, Cricklewood and Fairlie. The secretary (Mr J. A. Fraser) reported that the balance-sheet showed a credit of £5/11/-. Officers elected for the year were Messrs H. Carlton (chairman), who agreed to act on conditions that he was allowed to retire next year, and Mr J. A. Fraser (secretary). Further discussion on the question of charges was taken. On a motion proposed by Mr Kidd and seconded by Mr Davison, it was decided that the charge for treatment should remain at 5/- a child and 10/a family. SOCIALS AND PRESENTATIONS Arrangements are well in hand for the social to be held in honour of Mr and Mrs David Barnes, and at a recent meeting presided over by Mr H. Tritt, the date was fixed for the beginning of July. It was stated at the meeting that as there appeared to be seme concern among some organisations in Fairlie with regard to the social being non-political, a matter that should be made quite clear was that the social was to be an entirely non-political function. Mr C. J. Talbot had kindly consented to preside, and it was hoped that all societies would co-operate to make the social a complete success. It was further decided that no charge would be levied on any visitors from outside the Mackenzie County. A good number of visitors from outside districts were likely to attend. At a pleasant evening recently, Mr F. Black, in recognition of his approaching marriage, was the recipient of a presentation of a set of carvers from Mr W. J. Dick and his emplyoees. EXCURSION TO WINTER SHOW Whether school children in th; Mackenzie County could attend the Timaru Winter Show next month was discussed at a meeting held in Fairlie of representatives from the various schools. Mr B. F. Hayman, headmaster of the Fairlie District High School, said the fare for children from Fairlie was to be 1/6 return, and 3/9 for adults. If the excursion was to be arranged, the organiser would have to be notified before June 20. Mr J. Salt said the Ashwick School would be willing to take part in any excursion arranged. It was decided that if the various schools desired that an excursion should be arranged, the secretary of the Fairlie School Committee (Mr J. A. Fraser) would have to be advised before June 20. BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT In the fourth round of the billiards tournament at present being played In Fairlie. D. Cuthill <300) defeated W. Jones (175). Cuthill exceeded his previous best break nf 76 made during

the tournament by making 87, and he enters the final with two lives. H. H. Wall (300) defeated A. Fleming (295) and T. Creighton (300) defeated A. Pryde (247). D. Cuthill now meets H. H. Wall, and T. Creighton meets W. Jones. At the conclusion of the tournament six Fairlie players are to travel to Pleasant Point to play a challenge match. SHERWOOD DOMAIN BOARD At the annual meeting of the Sherwood Downs Domain Board yesterday, there were present—Messrs S. P. Bray (chairman), T. H. Moorhead, C. deß. Galwey, D. Ewart and G. W. Armitage junr. (secretary). The secretary reported that there was a credit balance of £2/4/5. To tidy up the Domain, it was decided to hold a working bee at an early date, and also to take steps to raise funds so that more planting could be undertaken.