MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19177, 7 December 1927, Page 4

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON.

COUNTY JUBILEE. The date for the celebration ut' t he Jubilee of the Ashburton County has been fixed for Tuesday, December 20th. Dental Clinic Inspected. The Director of Dental Hygiene (Colonel T. H. Hunter) paid a visit to Ashburton, for the purpose of inspecting the dental clinic at the East Ashburton School. In conversation with the chaiiman of the Dental Clinic Committee (Mr 11. S. Kerr), by whom he was met, Colonel Hunter said that for the size of the clinic, it was one of the most up-to-date and best equipped that he had inspected, in New Zealand, and he was highly satisfied with the work being done there. In connexion with the application ot the Clinic Committee to the Education Department for another dental nurse to assist with the large amount of work entailed in attending to the children of the East Ashburton Borough, Allenton, and Tinwald Schools, which are running the clinic, Colonel Hunter informed Mr Kerr that the request could not be granted as there were no dental nurses available. Loyal Tinwald Lodge. The Loyal Tinwald Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., held its fortnightly meeting on Monday evening, when the N.G., Bro. Downie, presided over a good attendance. Sick pay amounting to' £4 13s 4d was passed for payment. The N.G. reported on the recent church parade held at Hinds, when the Lodge was well represented. Arrangements for the Tinwald Church parade to ba held at the Hall on December 18th were reported to be well in hand. Bro. D. S. Rennie was elected R.S. to V.G. It resolved to place the name of Bro. W. J. McDowell, P.G., on the merit board, and recommend him to receive the purple degree. Upper Ashburton Road Board. At the monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board held yesterday afternoon, there were present: Messrs A. Horsey (chairman), T. J. Lemon, H. Morris. The financial statement showed a credit balance of £483 2s lid. The Public Works Department forwarded a copy of draft regulations under tho Motor Vehicles Act, 1924, with a request that they bo perused and any suggestions for amendments made. The communication was received. The disposal of the right to cut cocksfoot in the Board's district was left in the hands of the clerk to be auctioned. Mechanic's Failure. Investigations into the bankruptcy of William Joseph Dalley were made at a meeting of creditors over which the Official Assignee (Mr C. 0. Pratt) presided yesterday. Mr W. H. Woods represented bankrupt, Mr H. Lawry (A. S. Patterson and Co.), Mr I. Baigent (H. Stephenson), Mr T. L. Crooks (Christchurch Press Co., Ltd.), and Mr Tucker (Russell and Co.). The financial statement showed that there was a deficiency of £l5B 4b ?d. The amount owing to unsecured creditors totalled £271 4s 2d, and secured creditors £597. The assets were: Stock-in-trade £lO, furniture £3O, book debts £145, estimated to produce £SO.

The unsecured creditors were: Russell and Co., Ltd., £3; G. Walsh £3 6d; Dr. Daunt £4 4s; E. Lithgovv £5; Dr. Mullin £6 6s; Woolston Tanneries, Ltd., £l2; J. J. Niven and Co., Ltd., £ls 2s lid; Dunlop Eubber Co., Ltd., £2B 14s 2d; Christchurch Press Co., Ltd., £9 3s 8d; A. S. Paterson and Co., Ltd., £120; J. Shand and Co., £2 17s 9d; Inglis Bros., Ltd., £5 2s lOd; British Imperial Oil Co., Ltd., £26; Moss Advertising Agency £l4 15s; W, A. Scott and Sons £l6 Is lOd. The secured creditors were: H. Stephenson £BB 6s, A. E. Haylor £415, Adams, Ltd., £2O. H, Stephensou also held security over a piano valued at £7O, for a debt of £73 14s.

Bankrupt said he was a married man with eight childrap. He was at present unemployed and had no prospects. He started business in 1915, and progressed successfully until May, 1923, when an accident compelled him to stay in hospital for five months. During that period he employed labour to carry on, and his business gradually went back. His employee started business on his own account, taking with him two of bankrupt's motor-cycle agencies. He was on crutches for four months after leaving hospital and wa9 not able to do much work. He borrowed £3OO, but the next three years were very lean, and when the mortgage fell due he was unable to meet it. His premises were sold to an opposition firm at considerably less than their value. Since that time he had been doing odd jobs, but his income was too small to pay back debts. The Assignee said there was no hope of realising much from the book debts. Bankrupt was allowed to retain his furniture, and the Assignee was empowered to wind up the estate. Borough School Concert. At the Theatre Royal last evening the Borough School children's annual concert was held. There was a good attendance. The proceeds will be devoted to the prize and sports funds. The programme was as follows:—Pianoforte duet, Gwen Woods and W. Tinsley; action songs, "The Busy Little Infants" and "When the Cats Get Up in the Morning,'' infants; action song, "How'd You Like to be a Baby Girl?" P. 4 girls; Swedish weaving dance, Standard 3 girls; Bed Indian song and dance, Standard 1; sailor's hornpipe, Jessie Turnbull; action song, "Growing Up," P. 4 boys; dialogue, "Mother Hubbard," Standard 3; solo, "When You Laugh," Eric Williams; action song, "The Two Dplls," Standard 1 girls; solo, with violin obbligato, "To a Miniature," N. Bishop; song, "The Animals Go to the Pair," Standard 2; dialogue, "Cousin Chloe," Standard 6 girls; solo, B. Furby; duet, "Beautiful May," J. Pritchard and Furby; song, "The Little Men," Standard 5 boya; butterfly song, Standard 2 girls; Highland reel, Jessie Turnbull and party; dnet and chorus, "The Piccaninnies," Standard 5; polka dance, Standard 3; character song and dance, N. Bishop, D. Choate, S. Wills, and E. Williams. Primary Schools' Cricket. The Allenton School cricket eleven retains the shield for 1927, having been unbeaten this season. In the match between Borough and Allenton yesterday, Allenton made 93 (C. Thomas 40 and Jim Varcoe 34 retired), and Ashburton Borough 31 (Todd 11). The best bowlers for Allenton were Jim Varcoe, who took three wickets for 11, Jack Varcoe five for 11, and C. Thomas two for 7. Cavendish Club Opened. The official opening of the Cavendish Club took place yesterday, when there was a very attendance of town and country members. The_president, Mrs E. B._ Newton, in declaring club open, expressed appreciation of the interest shown by members, and of

{he fine work of the executive and committee. She wished the club a successful career, and thanked members for electing her the first president. Mrs R. Galbraith and Mrs J. S. Laing also spoke, giving valuable information as to circles which will form the educational side of the club. The Mayor (Mr E. Galbraith) then introduced Mr T. D. Lennie, of Christchurch, who gave an instructive ad. dress, in the interest of the gardening circle, giving valuable information as to the best flowers to be grown by aulateurs, and concluding with a generous' offer of two trophies for the winners of a competition, suggesting the names of twelve of the hardiest and most popular annuals. He was accorded a vote of thanks.

Telegrams and letters wishing success to the club were received from the president (Mr Flesher), and Mrs H. Holland, ex.president of the CanterburyWomen's Club. Colonel J. Findlay, president of the County Club, also extended greetings, and wished the Cavendish Club success. The president and committee entertained those present at afternoon tea. Lodge Social. Another of a - series of fortnightly socials conducted by the Star and Sue. cess of Ashburton Lodges, U.A.0.D., was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening. About 60 participated in* the euchre, the prizes being won by Mrs D. Smith and Miss May Thomson. For the dance which followed the music was played by Miss B. Ibell, while extras were contributed by Mr H. Healey. Mr Ilealey also acted as M.C. Foresters' Lodge. Court Ashburton Lodge, A.0.F., No. 0729, met on Monday, C.R. Bio. J. 11. "Ward presiding. The resignation of Dr. F. E. Daunt as medical officer was accepted with regret, and it was agreed to send him a'letter of appreciation in recognition of his services. It was resolved to appoint Dr.-NVFulton as his successor. One candidate was proposed for membership. Lawn Tennis. j Te Marae Lawn Tennis Club will bo represented by the following in its match with the Riccarton Club on Saturday:—Ladies: Miss D. Vesty, Miss K. liobilliard, Miss M. Vesty, Miss E. Pritchard, Miss M. Dixon, Miss M. Thompson. Men: C. II Hardy, L. R. j Clarke, W. R. Featherston, 11. E. Taylor, A. Sutherland, J. Todd. Emergencies: Misses L. Porter and P. McTiguc, j Messrs A. S. Christie and Mueller. | Wakanui Road Board. J The Wakanui Road Board met yes- j terday afternoon, when there were pre- | sent—Messrs F. Frampton (chairman), j L. Hanrahan, John Watson, A. Bennett, j and A. Gregory. ' The Ashburton County Council adI vised that it had reconsidered the I Board's application for a light on Wakanui Hall corner, but regretted that it could not authorise the light in that locality in the meantime, as no provision had been made in the current year's estimates. , The draft regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act were received from the Public Works Department. In regard to the complaint received concerning a fence over the road-line in Nelson street, Dromore, Mr Hanrahan and the clerk were appointed to in. vestigate the matter, with power to act. Mr Bennett reported that good progress was being made with the maintenance work on Gibson's road, Riverside, on which half a mile of the two miles of shingling had still to be done. The following roads had been attended to: Buckley's, Winter's, Works, Bridge, and Smithfield. It was decided that after Gibson's road had been completed the shingling of a mile of Leßreton's road be commenced. It was decided to offer the right to cut cocksfoot in the district, and that the ten per cent, penalty be imposed on all rates outstanding after January 27th. Notifiable Diseases. A case of pneumonic influenza from Methven, and a case of scarlet fever from Maronan were notified to the County Health Inspector (Mr E. N. Johnson) yesterday. G-reenstreet. The Greenstreet Ladies' Mission Guild held a very successful bazaar, the sum of £54 being taken. Prizes were won as follows:—Weight of cake, Mrs R. Cass and Mrs Opie, equal; article in cake, Miss Moffat and Mrs J. Shearer; box chocolates, Miss M. Nelson and Miss K. McLaren; nut bowl, Mr W. Wells. The name of the doll (Maude) was not guessed. METHVEN. Two more games in the Bowling Club's handicap singles competition have been played, Jas. Campbell beating J. Stone and J. T. Mangin. There are only four games to be played to '.•omplete the competition. The close of the home nursing classes under the auspices of the British lied Cross Society, conducted by Nurse Christian, was marked by a pleasant social evening in the Highbank schoolroom. Opportunity was taken to say farewell to Nurse Christian, and in appreciation of her efforts in furthering the work of the Society she was presented with a clock. Mrs D, Chambers, who had acted as secretary _ of the Highbank class, was the recipient of an aluminium kettle as a small recognition of her good work. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies. During the evening, songs were contributed by Mesdames A. S. Findlay, A. J. Penny, Geo. Callaghan, and Miss Broughan. Mrs R. J. Adamß contributed a pianoforte solo, and also acted as accompanist. A reading by Mrs F. Horsfield was much appreciated. The Committee of the District High School met on Monday, Mr Stanley Smith presiding. Correspondence was read from the Education Board authorising tho letting of a contract for the renovation of the school and for connecting the school and outbuildings with the high pressure water supply. The Bqard's architect was asked to report on the committee's request to top dress and repair the asphalt block round the school. The Rev. F. A. Tooley wrote regarding Bible lessons in the school. The committee expressed its approval of the Nelson system of religious instruction, and referred the matter to the local ministers to act in conjunction with the headmaster and teachers of the school. It waß decided to make arrangements to hold the picnic at Timaru on February 6th. DORIE. The rainfall at Dorie during November was 2.55 inches. Rain fell on sixteen days, the maximum falls occurring on the 7th and 15th, on both of which dates 00 points fell. RAKAIA. The .weather over the week-end was fine and Monday was hot and sunny. In the afternoon a northerly wind arose changing later to the nor'-west. In the early hours of Tuesday the wind rose to a gale, which blew boisterously for some hours, carrying clouds of dust and silt. Later the nor'-wester moderated a little, but the day was hot and dusty. In the afternoon clouds ed and the wind again increased, but a change to the sou'-west appeared probable. |