TIMARU NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19033, 31 March 1930, Page 4

TIMARU NEWS.

GOOD RESPONSE TO OBSTETRICAL APPEAL.

The sum of £569 5s has been donated in Timaru and district to date towards the funds for the establishment of a chair of obstetrics at the Dunedin Medical School. POPULAR OFFICER FAREWELLED. A popular police officer in Sub-In-spector T. Gibson, who leaves to-day on transfer to Auckland, was met by his fellow officers and the Court staff on Saturday and presented with a book and a brief bag. The gathering was presided over by Mr O. R. Orr Walker S. On behalf of Court officials, Mr Orr Walker spoke of the regret felt a 1 Sub-Inspector Gibson’s departure and congratulated him on his promotion. Inspector A. S.' Bird spoke of the excellent temperament of Sub-Inspector Gibson and his initiative and ability Constable Harrild. on behalf of the officers of the station, and Sub-In-spector Gibson’s successor, Sergeant Mathieson, also spoke, TENNIS RANKING LIST. The South Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association’s ranking list now stands as follows: Men—G. Innes-Jones, W. Robertson. D.-Johnston, W. Renton, W. Pearse. W Fea, N. S. Cramond. J. Satterthwaite, J. Mackay, T, H. Thompson, G. A. Whitehouse. P. Houlihan. Women—Mrs W. A. Scott. Miss M. Gibson. Miss R. Pearse, Miss N. Poultnev. Miss D. Hart, Miss E. Fraser, Miss T. Macintosh, Miss F. Pearse, Mrs W. Long. Mrs W. IT. Piddington, Miss P. Lynch, Miss M. Eliot, PERSONAL. Mr R. B. Bell, managing director of the “Timaru Post,” who leaves Timaru to-day en route to England as a delegate to the Imperial Press Conference, was farewelled on Saturday by the members of the staff. A presentation was made by Mr E. Darroch, manager, on behalf of the staff. GERALDINE. A meeting of the High School ExPupils’ Association as held on Friday night, Mr H. W. Williamson presiding. It was resolved to entertain Mr E. J. Riches, of the International Labour Office., at a social to be held on Tuesday, April 8. Arrangements for the function were made. It was proposed to interview the Mayor and chairman of the County Council relative to the proposal to give Mr Riches a public welcome from the whole Geraldine district on April 15. A meeting of ladies was held on Friday. Mr Lorimer presided, and those present included: Mrs W. G. Curtis, Mrs M’Clure. Mrs H. Lord, Mrs Tante Sherratt, and Misses L. Hawke and T. Rule. Arrangements in connection with Poppy Day on April 16 were made, and the ladies present undertook the sale of poppies.

Frosts are continuing, and in manv gardens beans, marrows, etc., have been blackened. As fairly strong frosts have been experienced early this year, there is a prospect of vegetables becoming scarce before winter ends.

ORARI. The dance held in the Orari Hall by the Orari Tennis Club, proved to be a success. It was the opening dance of the season, and the hall was filled with dancers. The hall was decorated with a trellis of black and gold streamers, tapering towards the stage. The stage was draped with gold and black curtains, with dainty festoons of the same colour decorating the back. Music was supplied by Sinclair’s orchestra, while extras were played by Messrs Palmer an d J- Sinclair. A waltzing competition for married women, was held for a trophy donated by Mr G. W. Coombs. Geraldine. Mr Erwood, of Temuka, was judge, and he awarded first prize to Mrs De Renzy, whose partner was Mr Small, of Temuka. Mrs D. A. Pearce, Winchester, was r/iven second place. Mr and Mrs F. Priddle were the winners of the lucky spot waltz. The feature of the evening was the presentation by Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., to Miss Mackenzie, of the £3O trophy won in the Orari Horticultural Society’s, single women’s competition. Mr J. E. Cook, president of the Horticultural Society, thanked Mr Burnett for the generous manner in which he had supported the society. Mr Burnett SSid that he was prepared to give a similar prize next year, but he considered that to make "the competition worth while, the prize must remain a large one, and not be divided up. However, as a result of this 3-ear’s experience, the society would make some alterations to the rules, and he trusted that next year competitors would be given an opportunity to show their horsemanship. Miss Mackenzie expressed her thanks to Mr Cook and the members of the Horticultural Committee for their courtesy and attention to the competitors. Mr G. A. M. Macdonald thanked Mr Burnett for coming to Orari that evening to make the presentation. He called for three cheers for Mr Burnett, which were heartily given.

WINCHESTER. There was a large attendance at the dance organised by the committee of the Victoria Hall. The music was supplied by Kelland’s Orchestra. Messrs F. M. Priddle and J. Philp were M.C.’s. At the Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. Association’s show, held at Winchester on Thursday, the Hon G. W. Forbes, Acting-Prime Minister, stated that when he had visited the Winchester Domain in 1889 he was playing for the East Christchurch Rugby football team against the Waihi Club. Mr J. P. Kalaugher, Auckland, was a visitor at the Winchester show on Thursday. Mr Kalaugher, who was at one time in charge of the Winchester School, is now official demonstrator for the New Zealand Friesian Association. Mr Kalaugher recently compiled for his association a book, “ Judges and Exbitors’ Guide.” There was a good attendance at the first practice of the Waihi Football Club on Wednesday evening. The club hope to put a good senior team in the field this season. Judging by the practice on Wednesday evening the club has the makings of a good team. Mr and Mrs George Booker, who are now residing at Papanui. paid a visit to Winchester on Thursdax'. Mr and Mrs Booker were residents of Winchester for many 3-ears. Mr and Mrs D. IF. Paterson left Winchester on Thursday evening to reside in the Marlborough district. With his brother, Mr John Paterson, Mr Paterson has acquired a large sheep run near Queen Charlotte Sound. Miss Kirby, Milton, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs O. J. Connolly, Winchester. Mr A. J. Strafford, Wellington, and Mr C. M’Pherson, Napier, were visitors, at the Winchester show on Thursday. TEMUKA. A five-seatcr motor-car, driven by Mr Chris. Hammond, and a motor-cycle, ridden by Mr W. C. Hawke, colided at the intersection of King Street and Ewan Road on Saturday afternoon, fortunately without any serious damage

being done. The front wheel of the motor bicycle was badly buckled and the front wheel of the car was damaged. The Library Committee met on Friday evening, there being present: MeSvSrs G. B. Cartwright (president), W. F. Evans, J. T. Smart, L. G. Scrimshaw, E. Blackmore, W. L. Harrison. W. T. Kingston, W. B. Sutcliffe, F„ J. Smith (honorary secretary), Mesdames J. K. Young, Geo. Thomson, T. E. Shiels, W. F. Evans, and W. B. Sutcliffe.

The librarian (Mrs T. Webb) reported that the number of books exchanged during January was 1022 and 1132 in February, and 243 magazines in January' and 279. in February. Cash received in January- for subscriptions, etc., amounted to £6 11s 6d; in February/ £ll Is 6d was paid in. In addition, the sum of £2. 13s 6d w-as derived from the sale of old books and papers. The total number of members at the end of February' was 182, compared with 173 for that month last year. The president said it was usual, at this time of the year, to suggest something in the way of raising money with a view to liquidating the debt on the library. He thought they should allow' the shop day or bazaar to drop this year, because of the fact that the farmers had had a very bad year. He thoijght perhaps if they could, by way of entertainments, raise £3O or £SO during the year, it would keep the interest paid. Next year they would be able to make a special effort and wipe out the whole amount. Some £l5O would then be due from local bodies by way of contributions, and the raising of £3OO would practically' wipe off their indebtedness. He thought that the committee had done wonderfully- well in bringing their indebtedness down from £2400 to its present dimensions. The president’s suggestion was adopted. It was .decided that the annual meeting of subscribers to the library be held on Wednesday, May 7. Mr A. E. Uden, Curator of the Domain, left on Saturday to spend his annual vacation in the North Island. Mrs 11. C. Stephens, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs L. G. Scrimshaw, King Street. Miss C. Gason, who has been visiting Dunedin, has returned to Temuka. Mr John Sullivan and Messrs Joseph and Vincent O'Neill returned to Te muka on Saturday-, after a tour of the North Island and Nelson districts.