TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18888, 31 December 1926, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS.

TIMARU. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Barr (Timnru) is at Mount Cook. Misses Dorothy and Marjorie Beattie (Christchurch) are visiting Timaru. Mr and Mrs Harper and Miss Harper (Park lane) have returned from Mount Cook. Mr K. Stephenson (Christchurch) is staying with Mr and Mrs HunterWeston. Mr and Mrs C. Barker, of Christchurch, are spending a few days in Timaru. The Misses J. and M. Cooper and Miss Arthur (Dunedin) are in Timaru on a few days' visit. The Misses Shand (Craighead) have gone to Dunedin, and will leave later on a walking tour to the Lakes. Mr Colin Gordon (Auckland) is the guest of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gresson (Beverley road). Miss C. E. Shallcrass and Mr Willis Shallcrass (Otipua road) are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Howard Tripp and Miss Tripp (Wai-iti road) are spending the holidays at Orari Gorge with Miss Ella Tripp. Mr and Mrs Bernard Tripp (Orielton) have returned from Central Otago, and are at Orari Gorge. Mr Leonard Tripp (Wellington) is also there.

Mr W. T. Ritchie has gone on a motoring tour to the Southern Lakes and Mount Cook. Mr and Mrs Griffiths and Miss P. Pearco (Kaiapoi) will return homo by motor on Saturday after spending the Christmas holiday with Mrs A. L. Bennett (St. Andrew's), and Mrs C. V. Leslie (Mawaro). Mr and Mrs Allchurch and family (Evans street) are staying at their river camp for a few weeks.

Caledonian Society. At the final meeting of directors of the South Canterbury Caledonian Society prior to the annual sports meeting to take place to-morrow and on Monday, Mr P. Campbell, president, occupied the chair. Eeferring to the entries, the chairman said that these were very satisfactory, and there had been a very noticeable increase in the amateur section, which was very pleasing. The secretary reported that the chairman and himself had interviewed Mr G. S. Cabot, the champion walker of New Zealand, who was quite willing to give an exhibition half mile walk on the first day of the sports. The.action of the president and secretary was confirmed. Members were of the opinion that some of the competitors had formed the very bad habit of being late at the time of starting in certain events, and it was decided to tighten up the starts at the forthcoming sports. Mr T. Thompson was added to the list of timekeepers. It was decided to extend an invitation to the Hon. Mr Downie Stewart and the Hon. Mr Eolloston to be present at the meeting on New Year's Day. The Kailway Department advised that a special train would be run from Winchester and Waimate, returning after the sports, while excursion tickets would be available on trains from Ashburton and Oamaru.

Bay Carnival. The Caroline Bay Association's carnival proved a big attraction again yesterday, when hundreds thronged the beach, taking part in the games of skill and amusements provided. Last evening was a particularly busy one for the helpers, as the fin€_ evening brought many out who otherwise would have remained at home, and as a consequence the stalls were thronged until a late hour, and the carnival dav/"» was very well patronised.

TEMUKA.

PERSONAL. Captain and Mrs Bartlett, of the local Salvation Army Corps, have been appointed to take command of the Westport Corps, and Adjutant and Mrs Watkin, of Mosgiel, have been appointed to Temuka. Mr T. Dawson is spending a holiday at Tern uka. Mr Ronald Blyth (Dunedin) spent his Christmas holidays with his parents in Temuka. Mr I. C Abernethy, who has been to Dunedin, returned to Temuka on Tuesday. , Mr and Mrs F. W. Salmon and family have gone on a motor tour of the south. Misses Doreen and Mavis Smith, Prebbleton, are visiting Mrs W. Barton, Winchester. Mrs A. Webb has gone on a short holiday to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs B. Bradshaw, who have been visiting Mrs Bradshaw, Gammack street, Temuka, have returned to Ashburton.

Mr and Mrs Chas. Kenwood and party (Dunedin) are on a motor caravan tour of South Canterbury, and have been camping on the banks of the Temuka river.

Mr S. Burroughs is a visitor to Temuka from the North Island. Mr Burroughs was the licensee of the Royal Hotel in the 'seventies, and has been away from Temuka for 36 years.

Angling. The fishing during the holidays has been very disappointing owing to the dirty state of the rivers following the rain. Right through the district anglers are camped on the river but have been afforded little sport, though it is to be hoped with some fine weather the rivers will provide good fishing before the holidays are over. A few good fish have been taken in the Opihi, and the Rangitata at this time of the year always contains some very big fish. This season has been no exception, and during the short spell fishing has been possible some big trout have been taken, one turning' the scales at 141b.

Accident. Whilst bobbing for eels last Wednesday evening from the banks of the Temuka river, near the traffic bridge, Mr S. Kenwood, a holiday-maker from Dunedin, had the misfortune to sustain a very painful accident to his right eye v This was caused by the sudden swinging back of a willow tree branch, which hit Mr Kenwood in the face, badly affecting the eye, and producing nasty bruises. Mr Kenwood sought medical aid, and after attention was able to return to his camp.

ST. ANDREWS. The consistent rains which have been experienced during tile last few days have played havoc with the many fine crops in the district. Oat crops, which have been the worst sufferers, are twisted and flattened, and heavy crops, which were simply a pleasure to look at before the rain, are now so irrevocably tangled as to be almost unrecognisable as oats. Wheat has not been so badly affected, mainly owing to this year's crops being tough and wiry. Only very heavy crops are down. The shorn sheep, more especially old ewes, have had a trying time, and farmers have been losing odd ones each day. Both the Otaio and Pareora rivers came down in heavy flood, and traffic on the main south road had to bo pulled through the water at both ends of the Lower Pareora bridge. At Gray's crossing the Otaio river has changed its course, arid now runs along what was formerly the road between the two streams.

Some excellent sea-fishing has been going on lately'on the St. Andrew's beach, and this sport appears to be becoming more popular among the residents each day. On Sunday there were quite 70 people engaged in fishing and looking on. Cod, skate, tarakihi, herring, and hapuku were being caught.

Miss Elsie Dash and Mr Charles Annett left recently for . Wanganui, where they will represent the St. Andrew's Bible Class at the annual N.Z.B.C. conference.

PLEASANT POINT. The monthly meeting of the Pleasant Point School Committee was attended by the following members: Mrs Batcholor and Messrs W. B. Oborn (chairman), G. W. Wakefield, and A. G. Grossman. Correspondence was received from Dental Nurse Cato concerning the best method of heating the water for the dental room. The chairman was deputed to have the room fitted with the necessary electrical appliances. The N nurse also forwarded appointment

cards, and stated that she would commence operations on January 20th, 1927. The Education Board forwarded the quarterly incidental allowance of £24. It was agreed to hold the annual excursion at Caroline Bay on Thursday, February 3rd, and to invite the tradespeople to hold a close holiday as usual. The secretary was" instructed to apply to the Timaru Borough Council for a supply of hot water and milk.

WOODBURY. A Christmas service was held at the Woodbury Presbyterian Church, a quartette being sung by Misses Sherratt and Gillies and Messrs Brendon and Cowie. At the conclusion of the service, the Sunday School prizes were presented as follows:—Homework—J. Chisnall, K. McDonald, R. Cooling; attendance— B. Bruntou; diligence—J. Allan, S. Cooling, D. McDonald, D. Chisnall, V. Allan, R. Marks, M. Fifield, W. Chisnall, J. Fifield. On Boxing Night, the Woodbury Men's Miniature Rifle Club held a very successful dance in the Woodbury Hall, about 70 couples being present. Excellent music was provided by Lewis's Band, and Mr J. McDonald was M.C. During the evening Mrs Burns sang, and also contributed a clog dance. Owing to the bad weather on Wednesday, the Woodbury Presbyterian Sunday School picnic, which was to have been held at Waihi Gorge, was held at the Woodbury Hall, where a large number of parents and scholars spent a very enjoyable time playing games, and competitions. C. and M. Flatman plaved several duets, and Mrs R. Clarke recited. Before supper was served, the Rev. J. D. Madill called on the scholars to give three cheers for their teachers, Mrs and Miss Flatman, and 'Tor They are Jolly Good Fellows" was sung heartily by all. Mr and Mrs Aubrey Scott and family (Burnham) are the guests of Mrs T. P. Wooding at "Groveley" for the holidays. , .

Mr Jack Mcßryde (Rangiora) is at present staying in Woodbury. Mr and Mrs P. Bennett and son are spending the week in Timaru. Miss Grace Cox has returned from Oamaru.