GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20512, 2 September 1936, Page 3

GERALDINE

LOAN REDEMPTION RESOLUTION PASSED A special meeting of the Geraldine 1 Borough Council was attended by the i Mayor (Mr B. R. Macdonald) and Crs. J. R. Lack, A. J. Bell, H. Russell, P. H. Davis and the town clerk (Mr L. F. Grimstone). Apologies were received I from Crs. E. B. D. Logan and Z. O. Sherratt. On the motion of Crs. Russell and Davis, a resolution making a special rate of 7-8 d in the £ as security for a loan of £lOOO that has been raised t > redeem the Acetylene Gas Loan of £2OO and the Masonic Hall Loan of £BBO (less accumulated sinking funds and other available moneys) was carried. It was explained that the currency of the loan was for 11 years, and that the striking of the rate would not increase the total rates, but the resolution was necessary as security for the loan. A letter was received from the secretary of the Canterbury Progress League (Mr P. R. Climie), advising that a conference about an afforestation policy for Canterbury would be held in Christchurch to-day. It was hoped that every local body in the province would be represented. It was agreed not to appoint a delegate. RIVER PROTECTION BOROUGH COUNCIL’S POSITION The inclusion of the Geraldine Borough in the Geraldine County River Board area was discussed at a special meeting of the Geraldine Borough Council, when it was decided to obtain further information from the River Board and the Temuka Borough Council before making a decision. A letter was received from the Geraldine County solicitor (Mr W. H. Walton), who enclosed a copy of a letter from the Under-Secretary of the Department of Internal Affairs, with suggestions by the Crown law draughtsman on the amendment proposed to be made to the Geraldine County River District Act. He asked to be advised whether the Council had definitely decided that the borough would remain outside the river district, so that he might instruct the Department of Internal Affairs that it was not intended to proceed with the amendment of the Act. MONTHLY RAINFALL MODERATE REGISTRATION Rain fell at ‘Waitui” on seven days during August with a total of 1.57,., inches for the month, compared with 81 points in August, 1935. The maximum fall of 55 points was registered on the 28th, and other falls were: —16 points on the 6th, 2 on the 11th, 3 on the 12th, 15 on the 22nd, 12 on the 29th, and 54 on the 30th. The total for the eight months to August 31 is 25.93 inches, compared with 17.52 inches for the same period last year. RIFLE SHOOTING HILTON AND GAPES VALLEY The following scores were registered at the weekly shoot of the Hilton Miniature Rifle Club:—R. Meredith 80, L. Beattie 79, F. Hawke 79, R. Brenton 78, V. Patrick 77, O. Chapman 77, A. Johnson 77, I. Chapman 76, E. Johnson 76, T. Beavan 76, W. Fergusson 75, 8. Patrick 75, E. Green 75. At the weekly shoot of the Gapes Valley Miniature Rifle Club, Mr F. E. South’s trophy was won by E. Barker. Scores were:—E. Barker 78, A. McKenzie 77, H. Waller 76, J. Waller 76, A. Donnithorne 76, W. G. Patrick 75, A. Waller 75, A. Haywood 74, P. Patrick 74, E. Patrick 74, A. Clements 74, W. Patrick 73, A. Blair 73. “1 FOUND STELLA PARISH” “I Found Stella Parish,” Warner Bros.’ picture based on the powerful and thrlllingly dramatic story by John Monk Saunders, will be screened tonight at the Municipal Theatre. Kay Francis heads the talented cast, which includes Paul Lukas and Sybil Jason. One of the most remarkable portrayals is by Sybil Jason, the child actress born in South Africa, who made her film debut as the star of "Little Big Shot.” This six-year-old baby star has an understanding of character that is astonishing. Supports include a comedy, musical variety and a cartoon. The Peel Forest Tennis Club will hold a dance in the Peel Forest Hall on Tuesday, September 15, at 8 p.m. Under the auspices of the Geraldine branch of the Farmers’ Union, Mr P. J. O’Regan, Dominion executive member, will give an address on Union matters in the Presbyterian Hall on Friday at 8 p.m. Owing to sickness, Procters, the Opticians, Christchurch, will be unable to make their regular visit to Geraldine as advertised for Wednesday next the 12th August. Their next visit will be on . Wednesday, the 23rd September, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel Appointments can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, 'phone 61