TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20513, 3 September 1936, Page 3

TEMUKA

RATE PAYMENTS DECLINE SHOWN Owing no doubt to the fact that this year the Temuka Borough Council granted a discount only on payments of the general rate made up to August 31, instead of on all rates, the amount received up to that date showed a decline this year from 41 per cent, to 32.5 per cent. The amount struck for the year was £4436 and that received £1443. The Town Clerk (Mr L. Butters) said yesterday that the amount of money received had fallen by £2ll, the amounts struck and received for the corresponding period last year being £4076 and £1654, respectively. In 193435 the amount paid in the discount period was 39 per cent. CHAIRMAN DISPLACED STORMY MEETING AT RUNANGA By a vote of no confidence, Mr P. Waaka, chairman of the Arowhenua Maori Runanga was displaced from office at a meeting of the Runanga on Monday evening, called for the purpose of discussing travelling arrangements, for the Arepa Cup football match at Tuahiwi on Saturday. After the minutes had been read, several questions were asked challenging their accuracy, and as a result of these the meeting became heated. The upshot was that Mr T. Waaka moved a vote of no-confidence in the chair. This was carried by a small majority and Mr H. Mamaru, secretary, assumed charge of the meeting. The gathering thereupon proceeded to elect a new chairman. Two nominees, Messrs P. Paipeta and K. Rehu declined nomination and Mr W. Mihaka was elected. The business originally set down for the meeting was then taken, arrangements being made for transport for the football team and supporters. The following telegram was sent by the secretary of the Runanga, Mr H. Mamaru, to the Tuahiwi Runanga on Tuesday morning: “Seventy arriving from Arowhenua Saturday after lunch.” FISH SHORTAGE SUPPLY FROM CHRISTCHURCH For at least the second time in recent months, there is a shortage of fish for sale in Temuka. The shortage in Timaru has resulted in the only supplies available being smoked fish and oysters, and there are reported to be only small quantities of the latter on hand. Fresh fish was not available from Timaru yesterday and a supply had to be secured from Christchurch, where a shortage is also being experienced. COURT SITTINGS TWO EXPECTED SHORTLY The inquest into the death of John Charles Bate, who was killed in a motor accident on the Main North Road some weeks ago, will be resumed on Tuesday next before Mr C. R. OrrWalker, District Coroner. After evidence of identification had been taken on August 11, the inquest was adjourned sine die. Advice has been received that the Land Assessment Court will sit at Temuka on Friday, September 18. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MONTHLY MEETING Taking as her subject Helen Keller, America’s remarkable deaf and dumb personality, Miss R. Twomey gave an address in continuation of the Golden Thread, “Lives of Great Women,” at the monthly meeting of the Temuka Women’s Institute on Tuesday. Miss A. J. Twentyman gave an address on the kauri tree. An invitation from the Melford Institute to its birthday party was accepted with thanks. It was agreed that the next meeting take the form of a spring flower show. Demonstrations' of how to make loose covers for chairs and how to use a sewing machine were given by Miss H. Boat and Mr Grayburn, respectively. Competitions resulted: Short bread, Mrs Williams and Mrs Watt 1, Mrs V. Brookland 2, Mrs J. N. Taylor 3. Polyanthus, Mrs Brookland 1. Mrs Watt 2, Mrs J. H. Denison 3. Slippers, Mrs B. Holwell 1. Mrs Brookland 2 and 3. PARISH SOCIAL Mesdames Kyne, Hickey, Radburnd and Smith, of Clandeboye, were the hostesses for the weekly euchre party and dance held in aid of St. Joseph's parish in the club rooms on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance. The winners were Miss T. Hoare, Mrs Scannell and Messrs J. Burke jr. and P. Burke. Miss M. Healy and Mr J. O’Connell won a Monte Carlo. Music was supplied by Mr S. Hansen and extras by Miss T. Taehan and Mr J. Boyle. Mr W. J. Seeler was M.C. BOBBY CALVES Encouraged by the improved prices for bobby calves, farmers in the Geraldine district have made representations to the South Canterbury Calf Committee for regular collections to be taken from their district. Arrangements are now being made to comply with their wishes. So much interest has been taken by Temuka farmers that the total collected locally to date is 713 as compared with 594 last season. Monday’s collection yielded 183, which is the largest so far this year. Procters, the Opticians. Christchurch, wtl, be making their next professional visit to Temuka on Tuesday, September 15, when they may be consulted on all defects ol eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the U.F.S Dispensary, phone 240 M ....