TIMARU NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19075, 21 May 1930, Page 5

TIMARU NEWS.

HOSPITAL BOARD MEETING. The South Canterbury Hospital Board met yesterday, Mr E. Macdonald presiding. The Director-General of Health advised that the fees for treatment of adult patients at the Queen Mary Hospital, Ilanmer Springs, had been increased to 10s per diem for wards, 16s for single rooms and 25s with private sitting-room. The rates for children under twelve years remained the tame. The Local Government Loans Board wrote agreeing to alter the rate of interest from 5* to 5$ per cent in connection ■with the board's application for sanction to borrow £47,000. The Mackenzie County Council wrote acknowledging a copy of the estimates and expressing satisfaction at the board's endeavours to reduce the rates. The letter was received, the chairman expressing satisfaction at the receipt of such a communication. In his report, the Medical Superintendent, Dr J. C. M’Kenzie, stated that for the month of April the in-patients from March were 72 (130 in April, 1929), admitted in April 143, discharged in April 110 (121). remaining to May 106, total treated 216. The report of the Social Service Committee stated that two new applications for assistance were received and both granted at a cost of £3 ss. Fifteen applications for temporary assistance were received and granted at a cost of £56 4s. Three unemployed were given a total of six days’ work at a cost of £3 12s. Accounts amounting to £5332 6s 2d were passed for payment. MEMORIAL TO V.C.’S. Timaru is the only town in New Zealand which has installed a memorial to the New Zealand Victoria Cross winners in the Great War. The annual report of the Caroline Bay Association states that thanks to the unlimited enthusiasm of Mr G. S. Cray, the association was in the unique position of having installed the only memorial to the New Zealand Victoria Cross heroes at present in existence in the Dominion. This had taken the form of a memorial plate and sundial erected in the centre of the beach. The whole construction, including the brass base and plate, was of local production, and the sundial was the handiwork of Mr Jas. Stewart, of Invercargill. Ninety-seven place names connected with the Great War, 1914-1918, mostly associated with the operations of the New Zealand Divisions, were also commemorated in bronze tablets on the V.C. W T ar Memorial Parade on the sea shore promenade. LOANS SANCTIONED. It was reported at yesterday’s meeting of the South Canterbury Hospital Board that sanction had now been received from the Local Government Loans Board to borrow the sum of £47,000 at an interest rate not exceeding £2 per cent, in terms of the board’s application. It was recommended by the Finance Committee that notice be given to contributing local authorities of the board’s intention to incur expenditure additional to that notified in the annual estimates, in connection with the raising of a loan of £IO,OOO for the purpose of building the administration block, and further that the secretary be authorised to take tentative steps to arrange the necessary finance. The Recommendation was adopted. GIRLS’ JUVENILE LODGE. At the half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Timaru Girls’ Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows, Sister Thyrza Kelly presided over an attendance of forty-six members. Welcomes were extended to the official visitors from the other lodges. Two members were initiated. The only member on the sick fund was reported to be improving. The superintendent, after thanking the officers for the manner in which they had carried out their work during the term, explained the principles upon which he had selected the officers for the incoming term. The following were unanimously elected and installed by P.P.G.M. Brother James Martin:—President, Sister Jean Glennie; vice-presi-dent, Sister Doris Chapman; past president, Sister Thyrza Kelly; junior secretary. Sister Margaret Elliot; conductors, Sisters Annie Williams and Elsie Nicholls; guardian, Sister Eva M’Kay, wardens. Sisters Edna Matheson and Phyllis Gardyne; lecture mistress, Sister Ethel Abraham; tyler, Sister Kathleen Prattley; pianiste, Sister lima Tapp; supporters. Sisters Jean Spence, Mavis M’Naughton, Moira Waugh, Julia Lane, Olive Cairns and Phyllis Aldridge. The official visitors congratulated the lodge on its officers and forecasted a successful half-year. P.P. Sister Maud Wood, who is being promoted to adult membership next week, was given the Kia-ora toast. Sick pay amounting to £1 was passed for payment. Receipts for the evening amounted to £3 15s lid. CONTRACT FOR DAIRY SUPPLIES The South Canterbury Hospital Board yesterday decided on the recommendation of its Finance Committee, to enter into a five years’ contract with their present contractor to supply the Board’s Timaru institutions with milk at Is 3d per gallon and cream at Is 6d per pint. POLICE OFFICER FARE WELLED. Constable A. Herron, who has been stationed at Timaru for the past five and a half years and who has been transferred to Christchurch, was farewelled by his fellow-officers. A presentation of a copy of “ Garron on Crimes’* was made to Constable Herron. Inspector A. S. Bird testified to Constable Herron’s, efficiency as an officer and the popularity he enjoyed amongst his fellow-officers. He wished him every success. Constable P. Swan, senior constable, Sergeant Gilligan and Constable Weir, Waimataitai, also spoke. CAROLINE BAY ASSOCIATION. The annual report of the Caroline Bay Association to be presented to the annual meeting on Monday next states that the retiring committee concluded their term of office with a cash credit balance of £535 9s lOd, after having carried out improvements at a cost of £661 17s 4d, provided entertainments and concert parties at a cost of £2lO 10s, and paid £llO 14s 8d for publicity. During the year, the sum of £661 17s 4d had been spent on permanent improvements on the bay and at Maori Park Having committed the association to the expenditure of £325 at the latter end of 1928, to the Timaru Borough Council, for the purpose of helping the formation of the road through the Maori Reserve, at a time when unemployment in Timaru was a serious prob lem, this commitment was a first call on funds available, and had been paid over to the council, on the understanding that the council received a subsidy of £1 for £1 on the contribution. The constellation of lights were added to by the erection of four lights across the motor paddock, north of the pavilion. The nucleus of a permanent scheme of festive lighting was also installed, at a cost of £122 7s lOd, this expenditure covering erection of permanent poles, wire supports, holders and 300 screw type 40-watt traction coloured lamps. It was hoped in the near future to extend this work right through to the south end of the main promenade. Further seating accommodation had been erected, at the cost of £l3 14s lid. An

extra concrete shelter wall had been erected on the south side of the bathing sheds, costing £B3 16s 7d. The capital expenditure on improvements on Caroline Bay through the efforts of the association members, since its inception as an association in the year 1911. were: 1912 to 1923, £4678 11s lid; 1924. £1022 15s 2d; 1925. £333 13s 8d; 1926. £l2Bl 15s lid; 1927, £726 5s 7d; 1928. £1207 12s 7d; 1929, £I3BB 12s Id; 1930. £661 17s 4d; a total of £11,301 4s 3d. VISITING HOURS ALTERED. “ I have many times contemplated altering the conditions of visiting, but lately the position has got out of hand. ” said Dr J. C. M’Kenzie, medical superintendent of the Timaru Hospital, in his report to the board yesterday. “ One patient will have as many as eight or nine visitors, who stay through the long visiting hour. The alterations I suggest are; (1) Two visitors only be allowed to each patient at the one time. (2) Children under twelve be allowed on Saturday afternoon only. (3) The hours to be: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 3.30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m. The chairman (Mr E. Macdonald) said that visitors, although they might be very necessary, were apt to hinder the work of the nurses. The step would bring the Timaru Hospital more into line with institutions in other parts. In reply to Mrs T. E. Tilbrook the chairman said that consideration would be given to country visitors. The hours and conditions as recommended were approved. INVITATION TO BOWLERS. Mr Albert Thoreau, secretary of the South Canterbury Bowling Centre, has received a letter from the Dominion Association enclosing an invitation from the Dominion Lawn Bowling Association, Canada, inviting the New Zealand Association to have a team of seven players represent it at the British Empire Games, to be held in the City of Hamilton, from August 16 to 23, 1930. FREEZING WORKS TROUBLE. The Albury branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union resolved at its annual meeting to support any action that might be taken by the executive tc prevent a recurrence of the stoppage at the freezing works. PERSONAL. The Caroline Bay Association in its annual report records with regret the deaths of Mr W. M. Evans, a valued life member, and also of Mr Jack Horne, an enthusiastic young helper RANGITATA. The weekly social and dance under the auspices of the Rangitata School Committee was held in the Rangitata Hall on Saturday evening. An enjoyable time was spent in games and dancing, the winners of the competitions being Mrs M’Sweeney and Mr G. Metcalf, sen. Mr M. Murphy supplied the music for the dancing and Mr W. Tait- was M.C. ORARI. The farmers welcomed the change in the weather. The dry spell experienced during the autumn made the ground too hard for ploughing and much of this work has been held up. The change brought a heavy fall, nearly one and a half inches of rain being recorded at Orari. The weather remains unsettled, with varying winds and light frosts. At the monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute, Mr G. A. M. Macdonald will give an address on the early history of Orari. Dr Hiplop, of Geraldine, will also address the meeting in connection with the Cancer Campaign. TEMUKA. The annual meeting of St Peter’s Anglican Church was attended by a large number of parishioners. The vicar of the parish, the Rev G. Nelham Watson, was in the chair. The vicar said that the work of extending the parish hall had been made possible by Mrs Routledge’s gift of £2OO. progress had been made towards the building of the Holy Trinity Church at the Maori Pa. During the year he had conducted 249 services and 259 communicants had met in St Peter’s. He thought the time had arrived for the appointment of a curate. The churchwarden’s report stated that the balance-sheet showed a deficit of £77 14s 9d. The general offertories increased from £292 to £3Ol, and the envelopes also showed a small increase. The administration expenses was £lB6, as compared with £lßl last year. Mr H. B. Strange was re-appointed vicar’s churchwarden and Mr \V. E. Boys was re-appointed people’s churchwarden. The following were appointed vestrymen: Messrs B. Hughes, C. Cornwell, H. Andrews, W. J. Keys, L. V. Talbot, H. Talbot and F. Taylor. Mr F. A Joynt was appointed auditor and Messrs G. W. Armitage and L. V. Talbot were appointed representatives on the Rural-Diaconal Conference. Comprehensive votes of thanks were passed to church workers, and a special vote of thanks was awarded to the vicar and Mrs Watson. Reference was made to the accident which had befallen the Yen Archdeacon Purchas, of Geraldine, and the wish was expressed that he would soon regain his health and strength. A special meeting of the Temuka Borough Council will be held this evening for the purpose of striking the rates for the year ending March, 1931. Tenders for the new central fire station will also be considered. A good number of young people were present at the opening of the Band of Hope in Temuka. The meeting, which was held in the Methodist Schoolroom, was conducted by the Rev A. Blakemore. During the evening musical items were contributed by Ensign. Mrs and Miss Prince, Joyce, Trigance, Doreen Philip and Olive Kennington. Recitations were given by Miss Longson and Mr T. M’Cone. Up till last night three nominations have been received for the five vacancies on the council of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society.