TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20639, 30 January 1937, Page 3

TEMUKA

MOTOR VEHICLE TESTS NO ARRANGEMENTS YET • MADE Although in larger centres arrangements are already being made for the carrying-out of the tests for the issue of certificates of fitness for motor vehicles, no statement of the Transport Department’s intention in regard to the provision of a tester or testers for the Temuka district has yet been received locally. Mr W. R. Ashwell, Main Highways Traffic Inspector, said that nothing had yet been done regarding the conducting of the tests in the smaller centres. In the cities the local authorities were making their own arrangements, and in Christchurch a special inspector of motor lorries had been appointed by the Transport Department. All motor vehicles, including motor-cycles would come under the scope of the new regulation, and it was most probable that the tests would be carried out locally by a garage approved by the Department. Local garages have received no communication from the Department regarding arrangements for the test, a proprietor stated, and motor mechanics are wondering what steps will be taken. In his opinion the most satisfactory course to all parties would be the appointment of an experienced mechanic solely for that purpose, as that would then remove any suspicion of bias from the inspector’s decisions. The position of tester was one that not many mechanics would care to fill in their own district. Actually he considered that there would be only a small proportion of vehicles declared totally unfit for use. but some owners would undoubtedly be put to coniderable expense in bringing their vehicles up to the high standard that will apparently be required. PROGRESS LEAGUE, MONTHLY MEETING HELD A decision to support the Wellington Chamber of Commerce in its representations to the Government for Wellington to be the terminal point of the Trans-Tasman air service was made, as the result of representations from the Chamber at the monthly meeting of the Temuka Progress League on Thursday evening. Mr T. L. Russell, esnior vice-president, presided. The treasurer reported that the financial position of the League had improved, and that after all accounts had been paid there would be a credit of £l7. Reference to the good work done by Mr E. Blackmore and the president (Mr J. T. Smart) in collecting for the special street lighting for Christmas was made by the chairman. A vote of thanks to them and to Mr W. F. Evans, who had supplied the greenery for decorating the town, was passed. MOTOR CAMP A SUCCESSFUL YEAR The success of the Temuka motor camp, from a financial point of view was a subject of favourable comment at the monthly meeting of the Progress League on Thursday evening. The treasurer (Mr T. L. Bussell) reported that although the weather had not been really favourable to camping, the income was already £3/4- more than was taken last season. At the present time there was a credit in the camp account of £l3/14-, and, with the remaining weeks up to Easter left, it appeared that there was a possibility of a record season being experienced. A member remarked that the position of the account was most gratifying, especially in view of the fact that there seemed to have been less visitore to the camp up to the present. Mr A. N. Hancock reported on matters relating to the supervision and caretaking of the camp and members informally discussed Improvements, including the provision of an attractive community house and facilities for the drying of wet clothes. It was decided to have some necessary painting done and a clothes line erected. The Temuka Domain Board advised that it had decided to take advantage of the Camping Grounds Act and have the regulations gazetted as applicable to the Temuka borough. Mr L. Butters outlined the chief provisions of the Act and stated that as the camp was., already well equipped with sanitary fittings and the requirements of the Health Department, there would be no great expense caused the League through the licensing of the camp. The fact that the camp had been licensed as complying with all the requirements of the Health Department would give it added prestige. The question of contributions toward the improvement and maintenance of the camp was considered, it being decided to approach the Automobile Association for an annual grant of £3/3/i nview of the concessions granted to association members.

PERSONAL Mr and Mrs W. P. Ashwell and family have returned from a holiday at Lake Heron. Mr and Mrs W. L. Harrison, who have beelr spending a holiday in Wellington, have returned. W.C.T.U. a A decision to hold the annual cradle roll later in the year because of the infantile paralysis epidemic was made at the monthly meeting of the Temuka WW.C.T.U., over which Mrs W. Hewson presided. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdamci A. Elder and Smart. "UNDER TWO FLAGS” In a thundering dramatic spectacle that rivals the greatest of the screen’s achievements, “Under Two Flags,” the 20th Century production which opens at the Elite Theatre to-day, brings to

the screen Ouida’s unforgettable story of a man redeemed from the Legions of the doomed by a woman’s love. The picture presents Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen and Rosalind Russell with a supporting cast of ten thousand. Colman is a private in France’s Foreign Legion, loved by Miss Colbert. She in turn, has captured the heart of McLaglen, his major. When Colman, who has fled England to atone for his brother's crime, falls in love with beautiful Rosalind Russell, the tale begins to rise to its peak with dramatic intensity. At an isolated desert outpost, McLaglen attempts to get rid of Colman by sacrificing him to the revolting Arabs, but recants and comes to the assistance of the cornered subordinate. The climax arrives, when their entire force faces extinction. Then Miss Colbert leads the Legionnaires to their rescue and saves the man she loves so that he can go to the arms of another woman.

The Arowhenua Glee Club will hold a euch-e party and dance on Wednesday February 3, at 8 p.m. Miss E. McGarva, A.T.C.L., resumes classes on Wednesday February 3. Miss N. Mcßride, L.T.C.L., will resume tuition on Tuesday, February 16, at the studio in Raynor Street. The Temuka Women’s Institute will hold its monthly meeting in the Parish Hall as usual at 2.3 p.m.

Procter’s, the Opticians. Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Temuka on Tuesday. 16th March, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Temuka Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the U.F.S. Dispensary ’Phone 240 M, ....