TEMUKA UNIFORMITY OF HOLIDAYS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21153, 28 September 1938, Page 3

TEMUKA UNIFORMITY OF HOLIDAYS

Progress League Not Concerned “Not a Businessmen’s Association” Expressing surprise that the businessmen of Temuka had looked to the Progress League for the fixing of uniformity in the observance of public holidays in Temuka, Mr T. B. Edwards, the secretary, said yesterday that the League was not a businessmen’s association but an organisation working for the benefit of the surrounding district. Several businessmen had complained that the matter was one for the League to consider and the lack of unanimity in the observance of Dominion Day was regarded by some as a fault of the League. When the League was approached on a similar matter on a previous occasion it had attempted to form a sub-com-mittee of businessmen to thrash out such questions but owing to the lack of co-operation or interest on the part of the businessmen the attempt had been a failure. Therefore the League had decided that in future all such questions could be settled by the businessmen themselves without any resort to the assistance of the League. It was, said Mr Edwards, amazing that any blame for the way in which the holiday on Monday had been conducted should be placed on the Progress League which had done all possible to organise a committee which could have amicably settled all holiday and other questions relating to the welfare of the business people of the town. LAWN TENNIS CLANDEBOYE CLUB A successful season was reviewed in the annual report of the Clandeboye Tennis Club read at the annual meeting held recently. The season was a slight improvement on last year even though a debit balance of £l6 was shown in the balance-sheet. The president congratulated the players on the marked sporting spirit with which they played throughout the season and make particular reference to the good work done by the retiring treasurer, Miss Enid Livesey. It was decided to make her a life member in recognition of her services. Winners of competitions throughout the year were: Men’s singles, C. Kelland; women’s singles, Miss W. Livesey; mixed doubles tournament, Miss N. Hickey and C. Kelland; end of season tournament, Miss E. Boocock and E. Dobson; silver button, M. Saunders and A. Donehue; most improved players, W. Livesey and A. Donehue. It was decided to enter an A grade and a B grade team in the Temuka Town and Country Association, and to hold opening day on October 8. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr A. W. Buzan; patroness, Mrs A. W. Buzan; president, Mr T. Langrell; vice-presidents, Mesdames Craig, Mulligan, Miss E. Livesey, Messrs L. Tiddle, Craig, J. Donehue, R. B. Morrison, R. McCully, C. Prestidge and W. H. Staniland; secretary, Miss N. Hickey; treasurer, Mr E. Boocock; club captain, Mr A. Donehue; ladder office), Mr P. Hickey; committee, Misses J. Flett, L. Donehue W. Livesey, Messrs W. McMillan, G. Henderson, L. Livesey, E. Trumper and E. Dobson; delegates to Town and Country Association, Messrs T. Langrell and W. H. Staniland. MAGISTRATE’S COURT At the Temuka Court yesterday before Mr W. F. Evans, J.P., Lucy Joyce Ransome of Geraldine, was charged with operating a trailer without a licence; also with not having a warrant of fitness for the trailer. She was fined £1 and costs on the first charge and convicted on the second. PITANA CUP COMPETITION The two Maori basketball teams from the Arowhenua Pa though not successful in winning the Pitana Cup at the annual tournament had a very enjoyable week-end. The Huirapa Glee Club’s team were runners-up in the competition winning three out of five games and drawing two, the Sports Club’s team won one, drew one, and lost three. After the games the visiting teams were entertained at a banquet when the Pitana family welcomed the visitors and the Hon. R. Semple presented the cup to the winners, the Otautauhu (Christchurch) Club. The Ladies' Sports Club team was managed and chaperoned by the president, Mrs W. Mihaka, and the Huirapa Glee Club’s team by Mrs P. Paipeta, president of the club. FLOWER SHOW At a meeting of the Temuka Methodist Flower Show Committee held on Monday evening final arrangements were made fqr the show and sale of work to be held in the Drill Hall on Saturday. Already a number of entries have been received and given fine weather a good collection of blooms should be shown. The show will be officially opened by the Mayor, Mr A. W. Buzan and Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., has accepted an invitation to be present.