MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19146, 1 November 1927, Page 4

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. PERSONAL. Mr T. L. Wright, Government Meat Inspector, Ashburton, has been appointed manager of the Municipal Abattoir, temporarily, in succession to Mr T. J. Buckton, -who has retired on superannuation. Theft. Charged with the theft of a hat valued at £1 8s (3d, the property of George Henry Morrow, from the Tancred street hall on October 22nd, Frederick Robert John Cockle, aged 22 years, of Christchureh, appeared before Messrs W. H. Eundle and E. Clark, J.P.'s. Accused was placed on probation for six months and ordered to report to the Probation Officer at Christchureh. He was also directed to pay 10s expenses. . An application for suppression of the name was refused. A Venturesome Couple. A residont of Tancred street, on returning home from the Domain on Saturday evening was surprised to see his dining room light b rning. He entered by ,tho back door and, on going to investigate was dismayed to find the light out, and lie caught a parting glimpse of a young couple hurriedly making thoir departure by way of the front gate. Fishing. Anglers arc having lean week-ends so far this season. The Eangitata river was the only one in good order over Sunday. Although there were about 20 rods out at this resort, only about 5 trout were caught. A small quantity of whitebait was netted, but it is not expected that there will bo any big runs until about the middle of this month. Practically no fishing was done at the Ashburton or Eakaia rivers, and until the former has flooded, no fish of any sizo will be caught in it. A. and P. Show. All preparations arc well forward for the 51st annual show of the Ashburton A. and P. Association, to be held on Thursday. Really good sections will bo horses, cattle, and sheep. The reintroduotion of the Lloyd Liudsay competition has created a great deal of interest and will be a spectacular event. A feature of this year's show will be the remarkable number cf sideshows. Many applications for space .have been received, and all the available ground has been taken up.

Boxing Tournament. The first boxing tournament which has been staged in ABhburton for nearly two years was hold under tho auspices of tho Ashburton Boxing Association last evening, when the bouts wore bqtween lads of the recntly-formed High School boxing class. The boys showed remarkab)e«tpromise, taking into consideration that they had not had four months' tuition, and reflected credit on the instructors, Messrs »\. S. Jones and F. R. Davis. There was a fair attendance. The officials were: Referee, Mr A. N. Grigg; judges, Messrs K. J. O'Brien and ■T. H. Grigg; timekeepers, Messrs F. P. Cookson and'P. B. Robilliard; weights stewards, Messrs H. A. Humphreys and K. Maybury; surgeon, Dr. J. Russell Wells. During the evening an exhibition bout was staged by two prominent local boxers, G. Terris and 0. Brosnahan. Results wero as follows: Bantam-weight—Hefford (Gst 71b) beat Wilson (6st 71b). Final: Hefford beat Bentley (6st 71b). Hefford did most of tho leading, and scored with straight lefts. Feather-weight—Mulvcy (7st 71b) beat White (Sst lib). Mulvey was the aggressor, using both hands freely. j Light-weight—Hulmo (Bst 121b) beat Hocking (9st). Both boxers mixed it 'welter-weight— -McElrea (9st 111b) beat Doherty (9st 31b); Cooke (9st 21b) beat Hooper (9st 41b). Final: McElrea beat Cooke. McElrea scored mostly with his left, but Cooke used both hands evenly. Heavy-weight—McLauchlan (10st 121b) beat Scrimgeour <lOSt 121b). Final: Bowden beat McLauchlan. McLauchlan, who had the advantage of reach, used a straight left, but Bowden showed superior footwork, and mixed his punches. Towards the conclusion of the contest Mr W F. Wattcrs, headmaster of the .High School, thanked Messrs Jones and Davis for the instruction they had given the boys, aria presented each with a silver pencil as a token of appreciation from the pupils. The chairman of the Bchool Board, Mr J. W Bowden, also spoke, thanking the Association for its interest and assistance, and expressed tho hope that this, the first tournament, would be the forerunner of othors.

MOUNT SOMERS. There was a largo muster at the weekly shoot of the Mount Somers Miniature Rifle dub, when the final was fired for Messrs Hammond and Turner's trophy. The best scores were: G. A. Bland. 35, 33; F. W. Gifkins, 35; Miss M. Bland, 34, 34; Miss K. Bland, 34, 31; J. Gorrie, 32; W. MeTvor, 32; 0. Robinson, 31, 29; R. His, 31; G. Robertson, 31 j C. Gluyas, 30; E. Gifkins, 30. Best scores in ! practice were: R. Hix, 35, 34, 33; Miss M. Bland, 32, 30; J. Gome 30; |0 Robinson, 30; C. Gluyas, 30. Miss M. Bland, Messrs G. Bland, and 0. Robinson tied with 140 each, and a shoot-off will be held on Thursday evening. R. Hix has been declared the winner of the vice-president's cup for the highest aggregate in trophy shoots, with an average of 32.5, G. A. Blaud being runner-up with 32.2 Mr G. A. Bland's trophy for tho,best aggregate in inter-club matches was also won by R. Hix with an average of 33.4, Miss M. Bland being runner-up with 33. In a Postal match with West Melton Mount Somers scores were: G, A. Bland, 35; Miss K. Bland, 34; Miss M. Bland, 34: R Hix, 34; E. Gifkins, 34; J. Gorrie,' 34; F. W. Gifkins, 34; O. Gluyas, 31: L. Hood, 31; 0. Robinson, .29; total, 330. ' Those present at a meeting of tho Mount Somers Domain Board, held on Saturday evening, were: Messrs E. C. Wood (chairman), J. W. Comyns, J. McClimont, H. B. Hood, and G. L. Nell. The Mount Somers Men's Club was granted permission to house their ping-pong tables in the library, free of charge. It was decided to meet representatives of the tennis club to discuss repairs and alterations to the fences surrounding the courts. The hall charges were revised, and it was decided that all rentals be cash in advance. It was decided to grant, one night free in every four to clubs and bodies hiring the library for meetings. A motion of sympathv was passed with the Clerk (Mr W. T. Webster) in his illness, and a hope expressed for a speedy recovery. After alapse of about six w«eks, the Presbyterian services were resumed on Sunday, when Mr S. D. Baird (who "has recently taken over the Sprinsburn Parish) preached at the morning service, the first morning service to lie iheln locally for upwards of two years. At the Anglican service on Sunday morning the Rev. J. W. P. T)vor save an interesting address on "The Movement for a Revised Prayer-Book."

round. Following are tho results of the games played on Saturday:—J. A. Callaghan (handicap 4) beat J. H. Stone (handicap 10); H. E. Thomson (2) beat W. J. Bennett (5); Jno. Watson (5) beat J. Beattie (2); E. .1. Watson (10) beat S. G. Holmes (5); G. E. Shaw (10) beat J. Lawson (scr). Headed by the Ashburton Silver Band, a muster of close on 200 members of the Loyal Methven Lodge. 1.0.0. F., M.U., and representatives of sister Lodges. in the county paraded at the Lodge room on Sunday afternoon and marched to the Public Hall, where the annua] church service was held. The hall was filled to capacity. The service was conducted by the Rev. Geo. Hercus, of St. John's Presbyterian Church, who delivered a thoughtful and inspiring address. Members of St. John's choir gave an anthem. Mrs H. E. A. Loch acting at organist. After the service the parade marched through the township and later 'afternoon tea was served to the visiting brethren. The Silver Band then gave a programme of music in the Square, which was much appreciated by the large crowd present. HINDS. On Sunday evening, at .St. Luke's Church, Hinds, there was a very large congregation when the Rev. Ernest Hanna was instituted as vicar of Hinds by the Bishop of Christchureh. After signing the usual declarations read,out, he received from the Bishop the Letters of Institution. The senior churchwarden then handed the vicar the keys of tho church- and vicarage. The churchwardens led the way to the font, prayer-desk, lectern, pulpit and altar, at each of which the Bishop explained the meaning. After tho new vicar had read tho notifications, the Bishop gave a very impressive which will be helpful to the new vicar and to the, parishioners of Hinds. Mrs Ernest Watson officiated at the organ and special hymns were sung. Immediately after the service Mr J. Cook oxpressed the pleasure it gave the parishioners to have the Bishop with them that night, as ho had come at great- personal inconvenience. He extended a hearty welcome to Mr and Mrs Hanna, who already were making their presence felt by their bright dispositions. Ho entered a plea for systematic visiting to keep in touch with tho people. Mr Hanna, in responding, first thanked the Bishop for his presence that night and for kindness since his arrival in New Zealand; then tiie churchwardens, vestry, and parishioners of Hinds, led by the churchwardens, Messrs C. Janie and J. Cook, the vicar and his wife proceeded to the door and . met all the members of the congregation.