GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20802, 10 August 1937, Page 3

GERALDINE

SEVEN A SIDE RUGBY TOURNAMENT ARRANGEMENTS MADE A meeting of the Geraldine Sports Association to make arrangements for the annual seven a-side Rugby tournament on September 11 was attended by Messrs F. Sherratt (president of the Football Club), L. Neutze, Z. O. Sheratt, E. Broad and T. J. Paterson. Mr Z. O. Sherratt reported that the sixty-fifth re-union of pupils of the Geraldine School would be held during Labour Day week-end. The Geraldine Old Pupils’ Association was willing to work in conjunction with the sports programme arranged by the Sports Association on Labour Day. He intimated that Mr L. J. Bennington had been appointed a delegate from the Old Pupils’ Association to the Sports Association.

tl was agreed that the proposal be further discussed at a later meeting of the Sports Association.

In connection with the tournament the following officials were appointed: Controllers, No. 1 ground, Mr W. H. Jackson; No. 2 ground, Mr Z. O. Sheri ratt; team stewards, Messrs H. J. Bowkett, J. Stevens and F. W. Morgan; line umpires, Messrs F. Sherratt and G. Loach to arrange; blackboard stewards, Messrs C. C. Knight, J. J. McGuigan and E. N. J. Hannah; timekeepers, Messrs John Mcllroy, J. R. Lack, T. Twigg and F. E. South; judicial committee. Messrs W. H. Jackson, L. Neutze and E. N. J. Hannah.

It was agreed that the entries should close on Septembter 4, and the secretary (Mr T. J. Paterson) was instructed to arrange for the printing and advertising, and to write to the Geraldine Hockey Club seeking permission to use the Club's ground, and also to the South Canterbury Referees’ Association inviting it to supply referees, and to the St. John Ambulance Association in regard to the provision of ambulance men for the tournament.

JULY RAINFALL A LIGHT RECORDING Tire seven days on which rain fell during July accounted for a total of 89 points, the maximum fall of 32 points being recorded on Mr B. R. Macdonald’s gauge at “Waltul” on July 21. In July 1936, 3.65 inches were recorded for 13 days, but in the previous year, rainfall was light, only 83 ■points being registered. With that exception, last month’s rainfall was the lightest since 1931 when 58 points was recorded. Since April last, the rainfall has been fairly light, the total from January 1 to July 31 amounting to 14.35 Inches compared with 24.41 Inches for the same period in 193 and 16.70 inches in 1935. The following table makes an in-

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LADIES’ ASSOCIATION The Rev. W. J. Couling presided over a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Geraldine Presbyterian Ladles' Association. The annual report stated that the Association had had a satisfactory and encouraging year, the work having proceeded quietly under the control of Mrs A. L. Brenton. A pleasing feature was the realisation of the object for which the Association had been formed, the paying off of the debt on the Manse, and the members felt that they could now go forward with renewed energies to raise funds for a new church. Three successful functions had been held during the year. The Scottish banquet in July, a garden party in November, and a sale of work in April. A total of £152/11/5 had been raised, and with a credit balance of £ll4 12/- brought forward from the previous year, the total receipts amounted to £267/3/5. A credit balance of £74 11/4 was left after they had paid off 16 debentures of £lO each, given £lB to the caretaker's salary, and paid their working expenses. Since the inception of the Association in 1928, the total receipts amounted to £1427/2/7 and th'- net profit paid over to the Deacon’s Court in redemption of debt on the Manse and gener ’ expenses of the church, was £ll9l/2/5. The Association had lost two willing workers, through their removal to Ashburton, in Mrs Crulckshank and Miss M. Cruickshank and the best wishes of the Association went with them to their new home. Thanks were due to Mrs C. S. Davies for arranging for the flowers in the Church each Sunday, and also to the ladles for decorating the church for the harvest thanksgiving services. The produce had been sent to the Timaru orphanage and Mr C. W. McKenzie had kindly attended to the matter of transport for same. At the invitation of the Methodist Ladles’ Guild, members had attended a social afternoon, which had proved very enjoyable. The Association extended to the church treasurer (Mr E. J. Twigg), grateful thanks for his help and assistance with their financial matters, and also to Mr J. S. Lorimer, who had removed to Timaru, for all the help he had given the Associatlan at the various functions. The report closed with special thanks to the Rev. W. J. and Mrs Couldlng for their continued interest, the president (Mrs A. L. Brenton), for her work during the year, the Deacons’ Court, members of the Association, and the many others who had helped during the year. The secretary (Miss E. McLean), moved the adoption of th" report and balance-sheet, which was carried unanimously. The election of officers resulted.— Prr ident, Mrs S. C. Chisnail; secretary, Miss E. McLean; treasurer, Mrs

E. J. Twigg; convener decorative committee, Mrs C. S. Davies; convener sub-committee, Mrs A. L. Brenton. Mr Couling thanked the association for its good work during the year and expressed a hope that it would do even bigger things in future. They were all going forward in hope and confidence towards the building of the new church, and the work of the Deacons’ Association was a source of encouragement both to himself and to the Deacons’ Court. It was decided to change the day of the meeting to the third Wednesday in each month. Final arrangements were made for the tea and concert to be held in aid of the new church funds. A gift evening in honour of Miss Jean Caln, will be held in the Rangitata Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on Tuesday, August 17.

Procter’s, the Opticians, Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Geraldine, on Wednesday, 25th August, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, chemist, ’phone 61 ♦

teresting comparison:— 1936 ins. 1935 ins. 1937 ins. January ,. .. .. 4.35 1.92 2.45 February ,. .. .. 2.90 8.32 2,72 March .. 1.76 6.30 2.08 April .. 1.12 1.81 222 May .. 1.71 .29 1.67 June .. 1.62 2.12 4.73 July .. .89 3.65 .83 Totals .. .. 14.35 24.41 16.70