TIMARU.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19156, 12 November 1927, Page 8

TIMARU.

ARMISTICE DAY. In commemoration of Armistice Day. all traffic ceased at 11 a.m. yesterday and church bells were rung. Flags were flown from many buildings in the town. The Weather. * The sun made a welcome reappearance yesterday after having been hidden by dark clouds for some days, but a cold south-westerly wind kept the air cool. Parming Operations. . Farmers who have commenced shearing have been hampered by bad weather, and in some cases the shorn sheep have suffered. Shearing is being carried out on few farms in the district, however, as the majority of the farmers and run-holders are awaiting more settled conditions. Farm work generally has been dela}-ed by the bad weather, but cereals and grass have grown considerably during the past few days. The intermittent rain has soaked the ground, and a spell of fine dry-' iug weather is required to harden the grass for fattening purposes. Unemployment. The enquirj- for farm labour has been quiet lately, and several farm labourers are seeking employment. The shearing sheds will provide work for many of the men shortly, and there will be a demand for farm workers when the weather improves. Street Improvement. Good progress is beiug made with the work of re-forming Cannon street, and it is expected that if the weather holds the work will be completed within a fortnight. It is proposed to tar the surface in a manner similar to that of Stafford street. General News.The South Canterbury Cricket Association has decided to accept the offer of the South End Club to prepare and keep in order the wicket at the Caledonian grounds, provided the club is exempt from second gade ground fees. The Fairview Cricket Club has withdrawn its third grade B team, front the South Canterbury Association's petitionsIn addition to a considerable enquiry for hotel accommodation over the Christmas and New Year holidays, furnished houses are also in demand by people wishing to spend the holidays here. The South Canterbury accommodation bureau is busily engaged finding the accommodation available for visitors. The South Canterbury Cricket Association has decided to circulate the lists among the various clubs for subscriptions towards the funcßbeing raised to 'commemorate the passing of the Daylight Saving Bill. The Association has also decided that the hours of play be from 2.13 p.m. until 7 p.m. during the months of daylight saving. Cricket. The following teams have been selected to play to-day:— Waimataitai A—T. Williams, Taylor, M. Milliken, D. Fairbrother, W. Wake-

field, E. Gilbert, J. Laing, 0. Eooney, S. Watt, S. Carmichael, K. Hunt. Waimataitai B—J. Christmas, J. Dunn. D. Dore, L. Loader, E. Henshaw, V. Adams, S. Cardwell, J. Fitzmaurice, A. McKenzie, E. Fairbrother, W. Cassidy. Emergency: A. McKay. Timaru—Mcßeatb, Hudson", Fraser, Berry, Swinton, Hooper, Brown, Bobinson, Carr, Tweedy, Henderson. Pareora—Munro (2), Thompson (2), Sinclair, Pratt, Bennett, Mcßeath, Mitchell, Pugh, Palmer.