TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20894, 25 November 1937, Page 3

TEMUKA

COMMUNITY SING QUEEN CARNIVAL EFFORT A community sing, the first to be held in Temuka for many years, led by Mr James Buckler, of Christchurch, with Mr Frank Squires at the piano, was held in the Elite Theatre, the funds being to augment the Basketball Queen’s candidature. There was a packed house. A welcome from the town to the visitors was extended by the Mayor (Mr A. W. Buzan), who said it was pleasing to see the Basketball Queen Committee taking the initiative in arranging a community sing. He said they had been fortunate to secure two such able leaders as Mr Buckler and Mr Squires. The Basketball Queen (Miss Dorothy Bisdee) was presented by the president of the Association, Mr H. F. Christie. Mr Christie thanked the public for attending in such large numbers and said that their Queen Committee would not rest until Miss Bisdee was placed at the top of the poll. The programme presented was a well varied one, the singing being interspersed with several solo items. A solo “In a Tiny Garden,” given by Mrs Buckler, was very popular, the singer being recalled. Another solo “Sweet Mystery of Life,” was sung by Mr R. Opie. The Arowhenua Huirapa Glee Club gave several Maori tiems. During the evening an auction sale of cakes, produce and Maori works of art, realised a satisfactory sum. SWIMMING LOCAL SEASON OPENS Members of the Temuka Swimming Club held their first weekly club swim at the Domain Baths on Tuesday evening. J. Shepherd was presented with the Hayhurst Shield for junior diving by the president, Mr A. V. Simmons, who expressed a hope that the season would be a successful one for all members. He intimated that instruction in swimming would be given every Thursday evening to learners and to those who were unable to swim.

The results of the races were. — Senior Events 50 Yards Freestyle—D. Jackson 1, J. Boyle 2, H. McMillan 3. Time, 37 4-5 sec. 25 Yards Breaststroke—J. Boyle 1, D. Jackson 2, W. Shand 3. Time, 20 l-ssec. Dual Relay, 50 yards—J. Boyle and J. Cornwell 1, W. Shand and D. Jackson 2, G. Leonard and J. Shepherd 3. Diving—D. Jackson and J. Boyle 1, J. Cornwell 3. Intermediate Events. 50 Yards Freestyle—G. Leonard 1, D. Keys 2. Time, 46sec. Diving—J. Shepherd 1, G. Leonard 2, E. Shepherd 3. Junior Events 25 Yards Freestyle—J. Shepherd 1, E. Shepherd 2, G. McKenzie 3. Time, 23sec. 25 Yards Breaststroke—J. Shepherd 1, E. Shepherd 2, G. McKenzie 3. Time, 35sec.

HEALTH CAMP PROGRESS OF PREPARATIONS In spite of unfavourable weather conditions at the commencement of the season, the vegetables planted for the forthcoming health camp are now growing well. Peas, carrots, cabbages, potatoes, onions, spinach, silver beet and beetroot are among those growing, while, turnips and mustard and cress remain to be planted. The women members of the committee are working to secure volunteers to assist in the camp and up to the present there has been a ready response. When Interviewed yesterday, the chairman of the committee, Mr A. N. Hancock, said that the appeal to the various Women’s Institutes for eggs had been well met, and there should be no shortage of eggs. Since the Health Stamps have been on sale £8 worth has been sold. There was a poor demand during the first few weeks but recently sales have increased. AMATEUR ATHLETICS

TEAM FOR SATURDAY The following Temuka athletes will compete in the inter-club scratch meeting which will be held at the Caledonian grounds on Saturday.— 100 Yards, A grade: A. A. Grant and C. D. Hopkinson. B grade: V. A. Davey, J. Collins, M. Hayes, K. Leonard, D. Boyd, J. Kernohan, B. Davis, B. E. Gale, T. B. Edwards and L. R. Wilson.

440 Yards, A grade: A. A. Grant and C. D. Hopkinson. B grade: F. J. Sullivan, V. A. Davey, J. Collins, L. R. Wilson, T. B. Edwards, B. W. Davis, B E. Gale, G. K. Armstrong, R. Taylor and L. C. Parrant. One mile, A grade: L. C. Parrant and R. Taylor. B grade: G. K. Armstrong, V. A. Davey, F. J. Sullivan, J. D. Spillane and F. Caldwell. Hammer throw, A grade: R. J. Opie and M. A. Cameron. B grade: T. B. Edwards, A. A. Grant, B. E. Gale. J K. Stewart and C. D. Hopkinson. Shot Putt, A grade: A. A. Grant and J. K. Stewart. B grade: C. D. Hopkinson, B. E. Gale, M. Hayes, M. A. Cameron, R. J. Opie, L. R. Wilson, L. C. Parrant and F. Caldwell. Hop, Step and Jump, A grade: R. M. Broadbent. B grade: J. K. Stewart, V. A. Davey, A. A. Grant, M. Hayes and R. J. Opie. High Jump, A grade: A. A. Grant B grade: J. Collins, V. A. Davey, C. D Hopkinson, J. K. Stewart, K. Leonard, D. Boyd, J. Kernohan and R. J. Opie. Women’s events—Misses D. Denison, B. Washington, B. Opie, D. Beeby, C. Mallett and J. Cowper. PLUNKET SOCIETY

RETURN FR°M SHOP DAY The best return for some years resulted from the Temuka Plunket Society’s shop day appeal which was held on Tuesday. With probably a few amounts to come to hand, the receipts now total f!O9. In commenting on the success of the effort, the secretary (Mrs A. S. McInnes) said it was largely due to the members of the committee who had assisted by the collecting of gifts and serving in the shop. Those who had assisted were Mesdames H. Andrews, W. F. Evans, C. R. Cooper, D. Murray jnr., W. S. Harbrow, A. S. Mclnnes, L. J. Wareing, L. F. Robins, H. Wilson, E. C. Brittenden, J. C. Hayhurst, C. H. Cornwell, L. Gorman, J. Brown, H. Talbot, E. Gardiner, W. H. Staniland, G. Gudsell, W. McFarlane, J. C. South, S. Cargo, E. Livesey, G. Stewart, T. G. Beck, S. B. Wightman, F. H. Ruddenklau and J. J. Rooney and Misses G. A. Brown, Gunn and H. Chalmers. Mesdames A. W. Buzan, G. Hancox and Ackroyd and Messrs L. A. Nicholas and W. Hewson Jnr had also given valuable help. HANDICAPS DECLARED The handicapper (Mr J. M. Ritchie) has declared the following handicaps for Monday evening’s meeting.— Senior Events 100 Yards—A. A. Grant (scr), L. R. Wilson (4yds), T. B. Edwards <4yds), V. A. Davey (6yds), J. Collins (Syds), R. Taylor (9yds), B. W. Davis (10yds), B. E. Gale (10yds) and M. Hayes (12yds). 440 Yards—A. A. Grant (scr), L. R. Wilson (10yds), V. A. Davey (14yds), R. Taylor (20yds), L. C. Parrant (23yds), F. J. Sullivan <2syds), T. B. Edwards (25yds), J. Collins (25yds), F. Caldwell (25yds), J. D. Spillane (30yds), G. K. Armstrong (30yds), R. J. Opie (30yds), B. E. Gale (35yds) and B. W. Davis (35yds). One Mile—R. Taylor (scr), L. C. Parrant (50yds), F. Caldwell (100yds), F. J. Sullivan (100yds), J. D. Spillane (120yds), V. A. Davey 1120yds), J. Collins (125yds), G. K. Armstrong (160 yds), B. W. Davis (180yds) and M. Hayes (190yds). Discus—M. M. Reynolds (scr), A. A. Grant (scr), F. Caldwell Oft), V. A. Davey (15ft), T. B. Edwards (20ft) and B. E. Gale <23ft).

High Jump—A. A. Grant (scr), J. K. Stewart (lin), J. Collins (2in), R. J. Opie (31n), L. R. Wilson (sin), F. J. Sullivan (sin), T. B. Edwards (sin), F. Caldwell (6in), and V. A. Davey Gin). Junior Events 440 Yards—K. Leonard (scr), D. Boyd (20yds), J. Kernohan (28yds) and D. Talbot (35yds). Long Jump—K. Leonard (scr), D. Talbot (Ift 3in), D. Boyd and J. Kernohan. Women’s Eevents 75 Yards—B. Washington (scr). C. Mallett (scr), B. Opie (11yds), D. Denison (2yds), J. Cowper (2yds) and N. Beeby (Syds). Long Jump—C. Mallett (scr), B. Opie (31n), B. Washington (6in), D. Denison (lOin), J. Cowper (Ift 3in) and N. Beeby (Ift sin). PERSONAL Mrs Ellis, Dunedin, who has been the guest of Mrs D. C. Clark for some weeks, has returned home. Mr and Mrs J. Penny, Invercargill, and late of Temuka, who have been spending a holiday in the town, returned south yesterday. Mr T. Creighton, who has been appointed to the staff of the Temuka Post Office, commences his duties today. BOWLING The fourth round of the Brown Cup played on Tuesday evening resulted.— Nichol beat Scrimshaw, McCallum beat Smith, Pierce beat Murphy. The draw for the fifth round which will be played this evening is.—Mclnnes v. Nichol, Murphy v. McCallum, Smith v. Scrimshaw, Pierce a bye. In a challenge match for the Buzan fern leaves, played yesterday, Mesdames Fletcher (s) and Robins defeated Mesdames Shand (s) and Wilson. Procter’s, the Opticians, Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Temuka early in the New Year, 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