GERALDINE SCHOOL GROUNDS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIV, Issue 21001, 1 April 1938, Page 3

GERALDINE SCHOOL GROUNDS

Improvements in Hand GOOD PROGRESS MADE Good progress is being made with the various improvements which are being carried out by the Public Works Department at the grounds of the Secondary and Primary Departments of the Geraldine District High School. At the Secondary Department at Raukapuka an area. 80ft. by 112 ft. at the north-east side of the school is being asphalted for use as a parade ground for drill purposes. The second coat of asphalt has been completed by six men under the foreman, Mr R. U. Richards, and a few days should see the final top-dressing finished. The entrance gate and the paths round the building and leading to the outbuildings will also be asphalted.

At the Primary Department in Cox Street another six men have reached the same stage in the preparation of an asphalt drill area of the same dimensions. Portion of the macrocarpa hedge fronting the School and surrounding the headmaster's residence has been removed, and is being replaced with a fence more in keeping with the surroundings. Previously the view at the intersection of Cox and Wright Streets was obscured to some extent by the macrocarpa hedge, although it had been topped, and the removal of the fence altogether will make a considerable improvement in regard t-o the safety of the children crossing the intersection. CRIBBAGE ASSOCIATION NINTH YEAR REVIEWED The following report will be presented to the annual meeting of members of the Geraldine and District Cribbage Association to be held at 9.15 p.m on Friday, April 8: The 1937 season proved a very successful one and the games were greatly enjoyed. The position of the teams was fairly close during the first half of the season, but the Bowlers’ team then gradually drew ahead and won the shield by 23 points. Ten rounds were played, the reuslts being as follow: Bowlers 287, Orari Bridge 264, Citizens 261, South End 257, Raukapuka 249 and Oddfellows 233. In the Pairs Competition for the Williamson Memorial Cup the scoring was very close and several pairs were in the running. At the close of the tenth round Messrs C. Stock and J. R. Lack (Bowlers) and Messrs W. T. Turner and G. R. Knibb were equal with a score of 77. In the play off (one game) Messrs C. Stock and J. R. Lack were the winners and retained the cup which they had won the previous year. The runners-up were: G. Worner and H. Hill 76, Allan South and W. South 74, T. Buckley and W. Tangney 74. At the conclusion of the final round the Mayor, Mr B. R. Macdonald who was the guest of the Association at supper, presented the Association's Challenge Shield to Mr C. Stock, captain of the Bowlers’ team, and the Williamson Memorial Cup to Messrs C. Stock and J. R. Lack. The finances of the Association disclose a credit balance of £2/9/4 on the year’s working. The committee wish to thank the caterers, Mr and Mrs J. Fifield, for their kindness during the season, Mr R. Pye and Mr G. Watts for [ the use of their rooms for meetings, the newspapers for the excellent publicity given to the Association, and all those who had assisted in any way to make the season so successful. The committee trusted that the coming season would be as pleasant and enjoyable. TOC H VISITORS ENTERTAINED Members of the Geraldine Toe H entertained friends at an enjoyable ladies’ night on Tuesday. Mr H. A. Robertson welcomed visitors. Two talks were given, one on “Toe H” by Mr W. Peebles, and the other by Miss Davies, “The Island of Bali.” The Geraldine Orchestral Club, under M. E. Undrill played, “Song Without Words,” “Adam Waltz,” “With Sword and Lance,” and "Hungarian Dance No. 5” by Brahms. Community singing was led by Mr W. T. Mayne, and songs were given by Mr G. R. Knibb. The “Service of Light” was led by Mr W. Watson. Competitions conducted by Mr C. S. Davies were won by Miss Peggy Black and Mr H. Knibb. WOMEN’S GOLF STROKE COMPETITION The following were the best cards returned in a women’s stroke competition played on the Geraldine District Golf Club’s links on Tuesday:— Senior Mrs E. P. S. Bennett .. 97 16 81 Mrs C. Wooding .... 95 11 84 Miss W. Cowan 106 21 85 Junior Mrs G. N. Feilden .... 102 29 73 Mrs W. S. Parr .... 101 26 75 Next Week’s Draw The following is the draw for a stroke competition to be played next Tuesday;— Senior: Mrs C. Wooding v. Miss M. G. Roberts; Mrs J. C. Tempter v. Mrs A. L. Brenton; Miss W. Cowan v. Miss K. Polhill; Mrs E. P. S. Bennett v. Miss E. Parr; Mrs W. C. Webb v. Mrs D. LeCren; Mrs D. C. Williamson v. scorer. Junior: Miss R. Williams v. Miss H. H. Paterson; Mrs W. McClure v. Mrs J. S. Barker; Mrs M. Ritchie v. Mrs Mrs G. N. Feilden; Miss E. L. J. Davies v. Mrs M. Burden; Mrs R. E. Mcllwrick v. Mrs M. Donaldson; Mrs E. N. J. Hannah v. Mrs J. Scott; Mrs W. S. Parr v. Mrs C. C. Burdon.