MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19163, 21 November 1927, Page 5

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. PERSONAL. The Rev. F. McDonald, of Tahiatua, who was a delegate to the Presbyterian General Assembly, conducted both services at St. Andrew's Tresbyteriax Church yesterday. The Rev. V. R. Jamieson. of Mayfield, preached at the Baptist Church last evening. i Petrol Tax. i A request that the Government pass legislation keeping the petrol tax raised in botli Islands separate, and also an objection to more tl • S per cent, or the tax being paid to boroughs or cities, was forwarded to the Hon. Mr >osworthy and Mr D. Jones. M.P., by the chairman of the County Couucil (Mr Angus Horsey). Heavy Thunderstorm. One of the heaviest thunderstorms which has visited Ashburton during the past year or so passed over on Saturday afternoon. The storm lasted about an hour, and during that time raiu and hail fell in torrents. Most of the street channels were blocked by debris, and consequently the roadways were flooded. Through "an overflow of the spouting which was blocked up with hail, a bootshop in Burnett street was flooded to a depth of about an inch, while damage was done to the ceiling. Some private residences were affected in the same manner. ,Rain continued to fall during the evening. The hail did not last suffix ciently long to damage fruit trees. Croquet. There was a large attendance on the Ashburton croquet lawns on Saturday afternoon, when good progress was made with a round of the junior and senior break tournaments until a violent thunder and hail storm came on at about 3.20, flooding the lawns and stopping all further play. This tournament will be continued on the third Saturday in each month throughout the season, when the players gaining the highest aggregate number of points will be declared the winners of the prizes which are being given by the secretary (Mrs E. Ruddock). Tinwald Domain Board. At the monthly meeting ot the Tinwald Domain Board held on Friday night, there were present: Messrs "W. Bryant (chairman), A. J. Millichamp, J. Hampton, T. E. Tarbotton, and B. Wills. The financial statement showed a credit balance of £llß Is 3d. The applications of the St. Stephen's Anglican Sunday School and the Ashburton East Presbyterian Sunday School to hold their annual picnic on the Domain on December 3rd and 10th respectively were granted. A deputation from the Tinwald Tennis Club waited on the Board with .a request that the courts be top-dressed and repaired. This was agreed to on condition, that the club and the Board share the cost. Tinwald Anglican Bazaar. For the purpose of augmenting the funds of the St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Tinwald, a bazaar and a sale of work were held in St. Andrew's Hall on Saturday. The ladies of the church have been making preparations for the past few weeks, and their efforts were rewarded by the success of the function. Tlioro was a good attendance, and the large variety of goods was readily sold. A large Christmas tree greatly enhanced the interior. Mr Jaine, sen.,_ of Waterton, gave a sheep for a weight-guess-ing competition. The stallholders were as follows: Work, Misses M. Hampton, B. Withell, and I. Watson; cakes, Mesdames C. Bell and A. Watson; jumble, Mesdames I. Clark and Lowe; produce, Mesdames Bayliss and C. Jennings; sweets, Misses Jennings and E. Millichamp; Christmas tree, Mrs G. L. Harold; afternoon tea, Mesdames Glennie, Sewell, Ching, Hardy, and T. Gudsell. Lawn Tennis. Friendly games were played on the Allenton and Te Marae Lawn Tennis Clubs' courts on Saturday afternoon. Play had to be abandoned shortly after three o'clock owing to the rain. Entries for the Mid-Canterbury SubAssociation's senior .and junior competitions close on November 26th. • Motor-Cycle Paper Chase. Under the auspices of the Ashburton Motor-Cycling Club, a motor-cycle paper i chase was held over a course covering i between 50 and 60 miles, commencing from the Post Office on Saturday afternoon, when seven riders took part. The route embraced the Wakanui, Seafield, Newlands, Pendarves, and Dorie districts. The thunderstorm prevented the laying of the complete trail which reached within a few miles of Ashburton. The first prize, a case of petrol, was won by G. Hefford, while J. Crow rode into second place.

Bowling Sub-Centre. The Ashbunton Sub-Centre of the Bowling Association met on Saturday, when the president (Mr W. R. Lane) presided. In regard to pennant matches, the president said that it •would perhaps be advisable to play the Ashburton v. Allenton matches during the evening, this making it possible to complete the matches with the country clubs before the harvest. With a view to making the Sub-Centre, a live body it was decided that its affairs be operated from Ashburton. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mr John Watson (president of the Methven Club); vice-president, Mr A. Holmes (president of the Rakaia Club; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. Higgins. Mr W. H. Higgins stated that the Ashburton Club had decided to enter only one team this season in the pennant competition. It was decided that pennant teams consist of four rinks. Mr A. Holmes intimated that on December 3rd and 10th, Eakaia bowlers would be unable to play matches owing to attractions in Eakaia on those dates. The first matches of the competition were fixed for next Saturday, when Ashburton plays Methven at Methven, and Allenton plays Eakaia at Eakaia. Messrs A. W. Barr and Buxton, with the secretary, were appointed a local executive. The suggestion of the secretary for the executive to hold conferences with the country clubs when they visited Ashburton for matches was considered a good one. Bowling. A friendly bowling match between teams representing the Eakaia and Ashburton Clubs, played on the Ashburton green on Saturday, resulted in a draw, Five heads only had been played when heavy rain interfered. Mr Sealy Honoured. In recognition of the active interest that he has taken in the Ashburton branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association, Acclimatisation Society, Golf Club, Gun Club, Savage Club, and other sports bodies, during his three vears in Ashburton, Mr E. P. V. Sealy, "who leaves to take over the management of the National Bank at Timaru, was met by a large gathering of friends and representatives of these bodies at the Arcadia on Saturday night and

entertained to a complimentary social, the Mayor, Mr R. Galbraith. presiding. Referring to the object of the function, Mr Galbraith said that Mr Sealy had endeared himself to all with whom he had come in contact, and his genial nature would be missed. He had taken keen interest in all branches of sport, especially fishing, and his endeavours to assist angling was instanced by the planting of shelter trees at Lake Clearwater. He wished Mr Sealy success in his business, and on behalf "of the town congratulated him on his promotion. He presented Mr Sealy with a case of pipes from those present. Mr Galbraith also extended a welcome to Mr Sealy's successor, Mr E. B. Lambert. ' Other speakers were Messrs V. W. Russell (Ashburton branch of Canterbury Automobile Association), J. S. Laing and F. M. Brodie on behalf of banking concerns, A. Bray on behalf of the Ashburton Gun Club, and J. Mulvey. In returning thanks, Mr Sealy said that he had enjoyed his stay in Ashburton. The Ashburton County was one of the wealthiest in New Zealand, and he had great confidence in it. During the evening toasts were honoured, and a number of musical items given. Y.P.C.T.U. The annual meeting of the Ashburton branch of the Young People's Christian Temperance Union was held on Saturday night, when the president (Mr N. W. Corbett) presided. The annual report stated that the branch commenced seven months ago with a membership of 20, and it had steadily grown to 93, with every prospect of a successful career. The meetings were well attended, the average for thc.last six being 53. The social and educational side of the branch's activities had been well catered for. The branch had taken over some definite work in the nature of the Allenton Loyal Temperance Legion, and it opposed the Gaming Bill. A department which would prove an asset to the Union was the "Cradle roll," the superintendent of which (Mrs Harwood) had four helpers from the "Y" branch. Under the superintendency of Mrs C. S. Matthews, the Union had made a good commencement, and the prospects for the coming year were bright. The report was adopted. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £1 Os 2d. The election of officers, resulted as follows:—President, Mr N. W. Corbett; vice-president, Misses L. Tucker, V. MeLaughlan, Sister Mitchell, and Mr W. C. Bishop; secretary, Mr F. E. Silcock; treasurer, Miss D. Glassey; superintendent of medical temperance, Miss N. Brunton; organist, Miss Alice Beck; "White Ribbon" Agent, Mr J. W. Beck ; bow agent. Miss M. Bell; devotional superintendent, Miss M. Horrill and Messrs G. Leadley, A. Baigent, 11. Silcock, and W. Hammond. Several sub-committees were appointed, including one to manage the Allenton Loyal Temperance Legion. It was decided to grant £1 to the Methodist Church trustees for the use of the hall. The secretary reported having held two meetings at Rakaia, and that a branch had been formed with a membership of 22. Five new members were initiated. A motion of sympathy was passed with Miss L. Tucker in the loss of her | mother. | Cricket. The Aehbuiton Cricket Association's competitions were interrupted by a heavy hailstorm early in the afternoon on Saturday. A further set of matches was completed. Senior Grade. ASHBURTON A r. ASHBURTON B. The match Ashburton A v. Ashburton B resulted in a win for the former team by o.ilv two runs on the first day's play. The B team made 178 runs and their opponents replied with 180 for five wickets (J. B. Nicoll 39, W. B. Thomas 47, C. Brady 44 not out, R. Johnstone 18, C. G. C. Harper 15 not out). ASHBURTON B. First Innings .. .. •• ...178 ASHBURTON A. First Innings. J. B. Niooll, c Stephens, b McDougall S9 G. C. Nicoll, c Pritchard, b Stephens 5 W. B. Thomas, b K. Nicoll .. ..47 M. Keeley, b McDougall .. 5 C. Brady, not out . .. .. 44 R. Johnstone o Judge, b Stephen* .. 13 C. G. C. Harper, not out .. ..15 Extras .. .•' .. .. I'2 Total for five wickets .. ..180 Bowling—L. A. Charles took no wickets for 40 runs, G. Stephens two for 57, Bentley none for 31, K. Nicoll one- for 19, Sic-' Dougall one for 11, Judge none for 9. TINWALD v. MAYFIELD. In the match between Tinwald and Mayfiold, played at Tinwald, the former won by 94 runs on the first innings. Only one wicket fell in the second innings before stumps were drawn, Brady being not out with 30. Last week Mayfield had 69 for five wickets, and they completed the innings at 144. The top scorers were Gray (46 not out. Orchard 38). TINWALD. . First Innings .. .. 1.. ..238 Second Innings. Huff an, c sub., b Guiney .. ..7 Brady, not out .. .. ..30 Stephens, not out .. .. ..8 Total for one wicket .. .. 45 MAYFIBLD. First Innings. Penrose, jun., c Gourley, b Colville .. 15 B. Guiney, c Brady, b Colville .. ..14 B. Green, lbw, b Colville .. ..5 L. Reveley, b O'Grady .. .. .. 1 Cray, not out .. .. .. ..46 Jameson, absent .. .. 0 Cole, c Hufian, b Colville. ... 1 Orchard, c O'Grady, b Millichamp .. 38 Whiting, b Stephens .. .. ..1 Penrose, sen., lbw, b O'Grady .. ..6 Amos, b McNicol .. .. 8 Extras .. .. .. .. 9 Total .. 144 Bowling analysis—Colville took four wickets for 37 runs, Millichamp one for 3, Stephens one for 10, O'Grady two for 31, McNiooll one for 26. Drennin none for 21. Junior A Section. High School defeated St. Stephens by 273 runs on the first innings in the match played at High School. In their first strike School made 313, to which St. Stephens replied with 40. The latter went in again on Saturday and made 82 for the loss of five wickets (W. Patching 22, T. Clayton 17, W. Mayson 14 not out, H. Knight 21). The best bowlers for High School were Cooper, who took three wickets for 37 runs, and McLauchlin two for 38. A three-point win was registered by Fairfield juniors against Rakaia at Fairfield on Saturday, the former .winning by 141 runs. Fairfield in their first innings made 147, Rakaia making 73 in their first strike. In their second innings Fairfield compiled 119 (P. Willis 21, B. Parsons 15, G. Willis 10, C. Urquhart 18), Rakaia replying with 5.2 (C. Skevington 22). Bowling for Rakaia in Fairfield's second innings, H. Watson took seven wickets for 32 runs, while for Fairfield in Rakaia's second innings, G. Wallis took five wickets for 7 and C. Urquhart four for 23. Junior B Section. Tinwald obtained a two-point win from Celtic in their match at Tinwald. The former team declared with 249 runs for the loss of nine wickets last week, and Celtic, with 75 in the first innings, went in again on Saturday, and made only 38 runs, there bfing no double figure scorers. For Tinwald Ecckings took five wickets for 11 runs.'