TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20720, 6 May 1937, Page 4

TEMUKA

CORONATION DAY CELEBRATIONS CHILDREN TO TAKE PART A decision to revert to the greater part of the former programme for celebrating the Coronation in Temuka, omitting just the procession, was made by the organising committee at a special meeting on Tuesday evening. With regard to the plans for the children’s sports and entertainment it was agreed to call a meeting of the children’s sub-committee to take up the arrangements at the point where they had been discontinued. The chairman (Mr A. W. Buzan) said that the meeting had been called to reconsider the programme for the celebrations, as advice had been received from the Health Department at Christchurch that as there had been no cases of Infantile paralysis In the district during the last 15 days, permission, under certain conditions, could be given for the children to attend. These conditions were that the children attend no indoor or evening entertainment, that the celebrations be not overlong so as to unduly tire the children, and that there were no further cases of paralysis between now and Coronation Day. Mr W. F. Evans said that time did not permit of arrangements being made to hold a procession, but he thought that the original plan to hold a sports programme for the children in the afternoon, preceded by the public ceremony, should be reverted to. Mr H. B. Strange supported this suggestion and after some discussion It was adopted. An increased grant towards the prizes in the children’s events was made, and it was decided that the children’s committee be reassembled to make arrangements for the sports and entertainment. The programme, in the Domain. wiP commence at 1 p.m. with a public ceremony, followed by the planting of a memorial oak by the Mayoress, Mrs A. W. Buzan. The children's sports will commence at 2 o’clock and the programme for the adults one hour later. The Mayor, Mr A. W. Buzan, was appointed to make arrangements tor the Highland Pipe Band to parade through the town to the domain before the ceremony. The matter of arranging for a refreshment stall on the grounds during the afternoon was left to Mr W. F. Evans. The Major reported that the subcommittee had arranged for the illuminated crown to be placed at the south-east corner of Commerce and King Streets. For the Coronation Ball Committee, Mr H. B. Strange reported that the arrangements were practically complete and that the function promised to be a big success. SCHOOL COMMITTEE TRIP FOR PUPILS TO WINTER SHOW

Should the Mayor (Mr A. W. Buzan) arrange for an excursion to Timaru during the period of the South Canterbury Winter Show and Industrial Exhibition, the Temuka District High School Committee will endeavour in every way to assist in making a Temuka Day at the show. This decision was made by the committee at its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. An invitation was received from the executive of the show association for the pupils to attend. The committee agreed that from an educational point of view the exhibition would be of the greatest value. The pupils would be given an opportunity of seeing a massed display of products and manufactured New Zealand goods. The Education Board advised that in compliance with the wishes of the Government it had decided to d.stnbute cards containing coloured photographs of the King and Queen and other suitable emblems of the Empire. The children would thus have a lasting memento of the Coronation. The headmaster (Mr W. L. Harrison) reported that arrangements for the coronation were well in hand, the holes for the trees having been prepared and the trees ordered. The children would assemble at the school at 9 a.m., when the chairman of the committee would give a short address. The Mayoress (Mrs A. W. Buzan) would then present a Union Jack to the school. Other speakers would be the Mayor (Mr A. W. Buzan) and the Rev. W. F. Nichol. After the Mayor’s speech the flag would be hoisted and after the salute the National Anthem would be sung. The last part of the programme would be the planting of the coronation trees. The coronation souvenirs would be distributed later in the classrooms. The suggested programme was adopted. Continuing his report Mr Harrison stated that the roll numbers of the three sections of the school had maintained their previous levels. He anticipated after the holidays a large number of infants. The seats in the school had been adjusted to more suitable positions. Regarding the donation of the committee of £2 for the library if the committee could give another £3 the Board would pay a subsidy of £5 and thus bring the amount up to £lO. Books were urgently needed in the Primary and Watt Lowry departments. The headmaster’s report was adopted and he was empowered to buy poles and rings for the basketball posts. CHOIRMASTER RETIRES MR B. HUGHES’S SERVICE TO CHURCH After 13 years as choirmaster at St, Peter’s Anglican Church Temuka, Mr B. Hughes has relinquished this position, the formal acceptance of his resignation by the Vestry being announced at the annual meeting of parishioners on Tuesday evening. Appreciation of his excellent services was expressed by several persons and it was decided to record the parishioners’ gratitude in the minutes. First reference to the subject was made by the vicar, the Rev. L. A. Barms, who saw that Mr Hughes had found it necessary to relinquish his duties as choirmaster. It was only

right to mention the subject at that meeting and to Indicate to him how sorry they all were. Even in his own short time in the parish, the vicar added, he had realised the great value cf Mr Hughes’ services. Mr L. “. Talbot said that as one of those who knew Mr Hughes' good work, he had had a feeling of dismay when he first heard the news. Mr Hughes had occupied the post for a long period, and during that time everyone had taken his work for granted. It was a very difficult position to fill, Mr Talbot went on, and he as one of the parishioners desired to express sincere thanks on the work Mr Hughes had done. Mr H. Talbot, the organist at the church, said that when they recollected how carefully, conscientiously and patiently Mr Hughes had served the perish and the choir, they would realise that his work had been without parallel in the parish, indeed, in South Canterbury. As one who had been associated with Mr Hughes in the work of the choir Mr Talbot said that his work and instructions had been an education, and altogether his services had been a great example in the parish. Mr Hughes said that he appreciated all the kindly things said that evening, all the more so because he was giving up the choir work with great regret. “Undoubtedly music is a most important part of the services,” added Mr Hughes, “and we in Temuka have always set the ideal of having nothing but the best. We have striven in the last 13 years to give music and praiseworthy of the worship. As I have already said I regret being under the necessity of giving up the duties, but pressure of business has become so weighty that I am compelled to do so. I thank you from the bottom rf my heart.” Mr T. H. Paiki moved and Mr C. Cornwall seconded that the meeting place on record its warm appreciation of the valuable services Mr Hughes had given to the parish as choirmaster. This was carried with applause.

PRESENTATION MRS T. E. SHIELS HONOURED Recognition of the services given by Mrs T. E. Shiels as a member of the Temuka Library Committee was made yesterday when the committee honoured her with a presentation at a complimentary afternoon tea. Mrs Shiels is shortly removing to Dunedin, and has resigned from the committee. Mr J. T. Smart, president, referred to the good work which their guest had always willingly given in the Interests of the library and presented her with a hat box. Messrs F. J. Smith, W. T. Kingston, W. B. Sutcliffe, Mesdames W. L. Harrison and J. K. Young endorsed Mr Smart’s remarks. In reply Mrs Shiels said that what work she had done had been a pleasure, and she was sorry to leave all her friends behind. She would always have pleasant memories of Temuka. GOLF DRAW FOR SATURDAY The following is the draw for the men’s hidden partner four-ball stroke competition on Saturday afternoon.— F. J. Smith v. Dr F. A. Scannell, C. G. Stringer v. W. McGiilen, A. D. Todd V. R. N. Clark, H. C. Hitchcock v. Dr A. S. Mclnnes, E. N. Mosley v. L. M. Johnson, G. H. Low v. E. C. Brittenden, M. M. Reynolds v. C. L, Fraser, S. C. Glew v. W. P. Noble, J. T. Smart v. T. B. Edwards, R. A. Colville v Dr G. H. Gilbert.

FLOWER SHOW INSTITUTE GROUP ■ I Organised as a corporate effort, to afford members from the various parts of the district an opportunity of meeting and working together, the ffrst winter flower show of the Temuka Group of Women’s Institutes was held in the Parish Hall yesterday. There were 170 entries and the. exhibits were of a surprisingly high standard for the time of year. During the afternoon the president of the Temuka Institute (Mrs R. A. Taylor) thanked the members for supporting the show in an enthusiastic manner and expressed surprise at the mnay entrise of an even standard. She explained that the show had been organised as one of a number of group efforts, and said she felt confident that it had achieved that purpose. Trophies won for the most points in the various sections were then presented to the following by the Mayoress (Mrs A. W. Buzan), who congratulated the group and thanked it for inviting her to attend: Cut flowers, Mrs A G. Wheeler 1, Mrs W. J. Smith 2, Mrs W. Gudsell 3. Decorative: Mrs W. J. Smith 1, Mrs E. Blackmore 2, Mrs D. C. Clark 3. Fruit and vegetables: Mrs W. Rainey ', Mrs J. N. Taylor 2, Mrs V. Brookland 3. Cookery: Mrs J. Lyon I, Mrs J. C. South and D. Kennedy 2. Needlework: Mrs Brookland 1, Mrs Wheeler 2, Mrs Rainey 3. Most points in whole show: Mrs J. Lyon 1, Mrs W. J. Smith 2. The trophies were given by Mesdames G. A. Davey, D, T. Pearce, D. C. Clark, W. J. Smith, R. Prattley, A. R. Guild, J. Lyon, W. Gudsell, Temuka '('omen’s Institute, Mrs R. A. Taylor and the Milford Institute. Results:— Cut Flowers (Judges: Messrs G. Fletcher and A. Watson.) ) Three varieties chrysanthemum, double: Mrs W. Gudsell 1. Three varieties single: Mrs McCully 1, Mrs G. Wheeler 2. One chrysanthemum, white: Mrs Gudsell 1, One chrysanthemum, not white or bronze: Mrs Wheeler 1. Four outdoor grown flowers: Mrs Oldfield 1. Calendulas: Mrs W, J. Smith 1, Mrs J. Lyon 2, Mrs A, R. Guild 3. Lillium spike: Mrs J. N. Taylor 1, Mrs W. J. Smith 2 and 3. Any ether flower not in schedule: Mrs G. Wheeler 1, Mrs R. A. Taylor 2. Decorative (Judge, Mrs J C. Templer.) Bowl of flpwers for dining table: Mrs D. C. Clark 1, Mrs Oldfield 2, Mrs W.

J. Smith 3. Floating bowl: Mrs E. Blackmore 1, Mrs W. J. Smith and Mrs Oldfield 2. Bowl of chrysanthemums: Mrs McCully 1, Mrs W. J. Smith 2. Vase of flowers, one-sided effect: Mrs D, Kennedy 1, Mrs W. J. Smith 2, Mrs G. Wheeler 3, Mrs McCully h.c. Bowl of berries and autumn leaves: Mrs Blackmore 1, Mrs J. J. Rooney 2, Mrs W. J. Smith 3, Mrs G. Wheeler h.c. Posy of berries: Mrs J. W. Topham 1, Mrs R. A. Taylor 2, Mrs Rooney 3, Mrs Wheeler h.c. Ladj's spray: Mrs G. A. Davey 1, Mrs D. C. Clark 2, Mrs Topham 3, Mrs W. J. Smith h.c. Fruit and Vegetables (Judges: Messrs Fletcher and Watson.) Culinary apples: Mrs J. N. Taylor 1 and 2, Mrs D. Kennedy 3, Mrs G. Wheeler h.c. Dessert apples: Mrs W. Rainey 1, Mrs G. A. Davey 2. Pears: Mrs W, Rainey 1. Co’lection of fruit: Mrs Rainey 1, Mrs H. Wilson 2. Collection of vegetables: Mrs V. Brookland I, Mrs Rainey 2, Mrs A. R. Guild 3, Mrs J. J. Kenney h.c. Cookery (Judges Mrs A. W. Kelman and Miss N. Kelman.) Oven baked scones: Mrs J. Lyon 1, Mrs J. Macaulay 2, Mrs J. South 3, Mrs V. Bookland h.c. Pikelets: Mrs J. Lyon 1, Mrs G. A. Davey 2, Mrs G. Wheeler 3, Mrs D. Kennedy h.c. Tartlets: Mrs D. ’-ennedy 1, Mrs V. Bookland 2, Mrs L. Lyon 3. Sponge sandwich: Mrs J South 1, Mrs Wheeler 2, Mrs V. Brookland 3. Mrs J. N. Taylor h.c. Shortbread: Mrs J. South 1, Mrs J. Lyon 2, Mrs J. Macaulay 3. Madiera cake: Mrs G. A. Davey’ 1, Mrs J. Lyon 2 and h.c. Mrs W. J. Smith 3. Dark fruit cake: Mrs D. Kennedy 1 and 3, Mrs J. Lyon 2. Mrs V. Brookland h c. Needlework (Judges: Miss H. Thomson and Mrs A. J. Botting.) Children’s garment: Mrs Rainey 1. Adult’s outer garment, knitted: Mrs Searle 1, Mrs Rainey 2 and 3. Knitted bed Jacket: Miss Wilks 1 and 2. Knitted gloves: Miss B. Wheeler 1, Mrs V. Brookland 2 and 3. Child’s garment from used material: Mrs W. Searle 1, Mrs H. Wilson 2 and 3, Mrs Brookland h.c. Coloured embroidery: Mrs McDonald 1, Mrs A. R. Guild 2, Miss B. Wheeler 3. Article coloured embroidery (novice): Mrs H. Sewell 1, Miss B. Wheeler 2, Miss M. Opie 3 and h.c. Two distinct varieties arts and crafts: Mrs V. Brookland 1 and 2, Mrs H. Sewell 3. Miss B. Wheeler h.c. Procter’s, the Opticians, Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Temuka on Tuesday, May 26, when they may be consulted on al) defects of eyesight at the Temuka Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the U.F.S Dispensary ’phone 240 M