GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20782, 17 July 1937, Page 3

GERALDINE

DRAINING THE OVAL PLAN PREPARED In connection with the proposal to drain the Domain Oval, the Borough foreman (Mr G. E. Berry) outlined a comprehensive scheme and presented a plan to the monthly meeting of the Geraldine Domain Board on Wednesday evening. Mr Berry’s plan provided for three main drains with ample lateral drains, the total length of piping amounting to 8,300 ft. He estimated that the work, which would cost £2lO, would occupy 40 men for three months. Mr E. B. D. Logan remarked that, although the Geraldine Sports Association hoped to raise the necessary funds by means of the forthcoming carnival, responsible persons would have to be found as guarantors before the work was undertaken. Mr Z. O. Sherratt objected to the publication of the cost of the scheme before the plan was brought before the Snorts Association. The members of the Board were of the opinion that there was no reason why the total cost should not be published. It was agreed that the Borough foreman should explain the scheme at a meeting of the Sports Association. Mr A. M. Fyfe (president) and J. H. Lewis (auditor) and Rev. Father M. J. Fogarty, who wrote on behalf of the Geraldine Amateur Athletic Club, asked the Board to reconsider its decision to remove the present asphalt track at the Domain. They had a promising club in Geraldine and were looking forward to putting on amateur cycling events this coming season. Even as a stand for spectators the track had a value. Fairlie and Pleasant Point had added interest in their districts through cycling events in their programme, an' l , the writers felt that a similar result would obtain at Geraldine. They in no way questioned the sincerity of Board members in their efforts to improve the Domain, but stated that, in their opinion, if the track were left it would help them in their endeavours to help the young people of the town and district to improve their outlook, as they had noticed that young athletes competing and representing their club were very much improved individuals. The letter was received. RIFLE SHOOTING The following scores were registered at the weekly shoot of the Gapes Valley Miniature Rifle Club:— E. Patrick 79, H. Walker 78, J. Waller 77, E. Barker 77, A. Blair 76, G. Patrick 76, P. Patrick 76, A. Clements 76, W. Judkins 75, A. McKenzie 75, J. Gregan 74, A, Donnithorae 71, W. Patrick 71,

In a friendly match Gapes Valley defeated the Orari Bridge Ladles’ Club by 738 to 714. Scores were: Gapes Valley—J. Waller 77, G. Patrick 76, A. Clements 76, A. Blair 76, W. Judkins 75, A. McKenzie 75, J. Gregan 74, A. Donnithorne 71, P. Gresham 69, P. Clements 69, total 738. Orari Bridge Ladies’—Miss C. Rule 77 and 68, Mrs F. Pratt 76, Miss T. Rule 74. Mrs J. Fifield 73, Mrs F. E. South 73, Mrs Waters 71, Miss J. McLean 70, Mrs H. V. Firman 69, Mrs J. Wordsworth 63, total 714. “UNDER TWO FLAGS” A dramatic spectacle that rivals the greatest of the screen’s achievements, “Under Two Flags,” will be screened to-night at the Municipal Theatre. It brings to the screen Ouida’s unforgettable story of a man redeemed from the French Foreign Legion by a woman’s love. The picture presents Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen and Rosalind Russell. A private in France’s Foreign Legion, Colman Is loved by Miss Colbert. Good supports will be screened. NOTES The St. Patrick’s euchre party will be held in the Town Hall on Monday night. The Geraldine Branches of the Hibernian Society and Children of Mary Sodality will hold their annual ball In the Town Hall next Wednesday, July 21. The residents of Orari and Belfield have booked Tuesday, August 3, for their annual bt.ll.

The Winchester spinsters and bachelors will hold their annual bail in the Victoria Hall on Wednesday, August 4. The Woodbury Tennis Club will hold a dartce in the Coronation Hall on Wednesday, August 11. The Geraldine Presbyterian Church have booked Tuesday, August 17, for a tea and concert.