TIMARU.
THE HERMITAGE. "I have come a long way for some skj-ing, and have thoroughly enjoyed it," said Captain Alex Cunningham Reid, M.P., England, who returned from Mt. Cook yesterday, when interviewed by a representative of The Press. He was agreeably surprised to find such excellent facilities for the sport at Mt. Cook, he said, but compared with similar pleasure resorts in other parts of the world, there was one thing lacking. At this time of the year when the snow was some distance from the Hermitage, there was a difficulty in reaching the ski-ing grounds. In other places a track was made to the sports grounds and means of conveyance were supplied. At Mt. Cook, however, one had to walk some distance, and had to be very fit to stand the journey. Nevertheless there were wonderful possibilities for Mt. Cook as a tourist resort, and he believed it was only a matter of time when it would attract a large number of people, as it ranked with the best in the world. Workman Injured. John Cremins, employed in laying the new line to the Harbour Board's quarry, suffered injuries to a foot when an adze he was using slipped and struck: him. He was removed to the Public Hospital. Young Woman's Death. An inquest touching the death of Amelia Maud Paul, a married woman, aged 29 vears, was opened before the District Coroner (Mr C. B. Orr-Walker) yesterday, and after the evidence of deceased's husband had been heard, was adjourned to enable a post-mortem examination to be made. The husband said that on Friday evening his wife went .to bed complaining of pains in the back. She continually asked for water, and was becoming feverish. During the night she was in great pain. A doctor was called, and after he had examined her witness was told that she was not very bad. Deceased later got worse, and witness again summoned the doctor, who ordered her removal to the hospital. Witness had been told what was the cause of death. Twelve months ago she had had a somewhat similar trouble, which witness then thought was influenza, and she had been treated by a doctor. Contractor 'B Buicide. "That deceased died as a result of taking a dose of poison self administered'' was the verdict returned by the District Coroner (Mr C. R. Orr-Walker) at the inquest touching the death of Donald Munro, a contractor, aged 57 years, which was resumed yesterday. Dr. G. Kingston said he had been called to attend deceased, but when he arrived he had been dead for about 12 hours. Witness conducted a post-mor-tem examination and found enough poison to cause death. Donald Alexander, son of deceased, said that a letter (produced) was in deceased's handwriting, and told, of j certain financial worries. Deceased, was ] to have from an estate, but j an application for assistance had been declined by the trustees. Deceased had j at no time spoken of taking his life. Edgar Charles Ayres, chemist, identified the bottle as one he had'supplied''to deceasod when he had bought Is worth of poison. Witness believed that the poison was to be used for killing birds. There did not appear to be anything wrong with, deceased, and witness had taken his signature in the poison book. Constable Heron said the letter indicated deceased's intention of taking his own life. The Coroner returned the above verdict. Social and Personal. The Eev. H. Purchas, vicar of Geraldine, has accepted the office of Archdeacon of Timaru in succession to Archdeacon J. A. JuliusShearing Season. Many shearers are still idle owing to the postponement of the shearing season. A local labour agent, in conversation with a representative of Thk Prfss yesterday, said there was every prospect of the season being a good one. Farmers would not lose through the delay occasioned by the rain, as warm weather would soon put yolk into the fleece, and there should be a good growth of wool when shearing operations were commenced. Invitation to Farmers. The Southland Provincial District has written to the South Canterbury branch of the Farmers' Union inviting farmers to spend some time in Invercargill. The matter has yet to be discussed by the Union, but it is likely,that it will confer with the North Canterbury branch and endeavour to arrange for the two branches to visit Invercargill together. Re-Drafting of Bowlers. A special meeting of the South Canterbury Bowling Centre has been convened by requisition of the president to consider a notice of motion by Mr R. S. Nichol to rescind a motion giving the Centre the right to re-draft teams where, in the opinion of the selectors, it is deemed necessary. Mr Amery's Visit. Arrangements are being made for a public reception to Mr L. S. Amery, when he visits Timaru. Mr Amery and party will spend 1} hours here, and it is proposed that he visit the Boys' High School, where children of the secondary schools will be assembled, and 'also speak at the Theatre Eoyal for about fifteen minutes after the reception. Waterside Workers. The following will attend the Waterside Workers' Federation Conference in the Borough Council Chambers today: Messrs O. Mcßrine, A. A. Agnew, C. Wheeler, and W. McLaren (Auckland); S. Flood (New Plymouth); J. Robertson (Wanganui), P. Mooney (Napier); G. Thomas (Gisborne); J. 0. j Johnson, E- E. Canham, F. Cox, and B. I Cooley (Wellington); J. Flood and E. j MeFarlane (I^-ttelton); W. Craig (Ti- ! maru); C. Synion (Oamaru); S. Wilson (Dunedin); A. Campbell and N. Campbeir (Port Chalmers); J. Cameron (Bluff); L. Tredinnick (Westport); C. Fraser (Greymouth) W. J. Marshall (Nelson); W. Kruger (Picton); L. Glover (president), and J. Roberts (secretary). The Petrol Tax. Tiie increase in petrol prices to meet the tax of 4d per gallon will mean an added cost of approximately £291 8s 4d per annum to the Borough Council. During last month, the Council vehicles, including buses, used.lTSo gallons of petrol. It is anticipated that the eonsumption will be greater during the summer months. I
Technical College Board. There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Board of Management of the Timaru Technical College, Mr G. J. Sealey presiding. The principal (Mr A. McFadyen) reported that the wool-classing pupils' had been very successful in the A. and P. Association's competitions held at the Show, annexing first and second places in the competition for first-year students, and first place in that for secondyear students. Eighteen pupils had taken part in the sheep-shearing class at the Smithfield Freezing Works. The Canterbury Sheepowners' Union wrote offering a donation of £l2 12s towards the expenses of the blade shearing class. The Minister for Education (the Hon. Mr Wright) wrote stating that the request regarding the control of the manual training centre in Timaru would receive careful consideration. Athletics. Addressing a special general meeting of tne Y.M..C.A. Athletic Club on training methods, Mr J. P. Marsh urged members to regard their training as a pleasure, and to study the events in which they specialised. A knowledge of how to run a race was as essential as fitness. It was hoped to have all club members on the track on training night, when lessons would be given in starting, running, and finishing. It was hoped that Timaru would in time produce track champions. The Y.M.C.A. Athletic Club has been formed into the following teams for training purposes—Mr C. W. Cameron's team: Russell, Hillary, Brooks, Meadows. Allen, White, Forrester, James, Dudley, and Henderson. Mr E. D. Mc-R-ae's team: Delury, McArthur, Robertson, Boal, Sinclair, Firkin, and Johnson. Mr E. Hetherington's team: Weston, Harper, Kemp, Pearson, Porter, Knowles, Freeman, and Eaton, Cricket. The draw for the South Canterbury Cricket Association's competition, to be continued on Saturday, is as follows—First'grade: Geraldine v. Zingari, at Geraldine; Star v. Celtic, at Anzac square; Old Boys v. Timaru, at Timaru park. Second grade: Temuka vPareora, at Temuka; South End v. Celtic, at Caledonian Grounds; Fairview v. Old Boys, at Fairview. Third grade: Celtic v. Fairview, at Fraser park east; Waimataitai A v. Waimataitai B, at Ashbury park; St. Michael's v. Star, at Fraser park west. Waimate will play Mackenzie at Ashbury park to-morrow.
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