TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20490, 8 March 1932, Page 6

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU. LAUNCH ARRIVES. 1 Nine and a half hours overdue from port,' the fishing launch Flora, with Messrs •W. and R. Boase aboard, limped into the Timaru Harbour at 11.30 o'clock on Sunday night. , The belated arrival of the launch was caused by a chapter of accidents, which even befell another vessel' which went in search of the Flora. The .Flora was lying off Makikihi on Sunday afternoon during fishing operations. About 3 o'clock, just after the rest of the fleet Jiad sailed for port, she started on the trip home, but had travelled only a short distance before the propeller blades fouled a bed> of kelp, causing the shaft to break. After several hours of strenuous effort the men succeeded in patching the broken shaft with a section of lead piping. Darkness had fallen by the time the engine was in commission again, and the Flora proceeded at a slow speed toward port. Just off Jack's Point the shaft again • snapped, but by dint of hard work the Flora was again on her way, and reached port at 11.30 o'clock. At 8 o'clock Messrs G. Bentley, J. Strachan, and W. Berry set out to search for the vessel, proceeding in a sou'-easterly direction as far as Jack's Point. Here the searching launch lost her compass overboard, when she lurched heavily in the swell. Mr Bentley turned for port, arriving back about 10.45 o'clock, the Flora putting in an appearance three-quarters of an hour later. Toe H. The Timaru Group of Toe H, New Zealand, was accorded official status on Saturday evening, when a party of eight members of tlio Christchurcli branch came down for the bestowal of the rushlight and the initiation of members. In addition to the Christchurch party there were also present Messrs W. G. Tweedy and R. Euncinian (Timaru R.S.A. Executive), and Mr E. Manthorpe, representing the Timaru Scoutmasters. After the Ceremony of Light, the petition for group status was read and granted, and Ilarry Penrose and Padre Williams, members of Domex, addressed the executive officers on their duties. . Bowling. A women's bowling match between Waimate and Ashbury was .played on the latter's green and resulted in a win for the visitors by a fair margin. Rink scores were:— Waimate —Bray, Runciman, Turnbull, Travers (s) 14 v., Ashbury—Grant, Bennington, Harte, O'Hagan (s) 15. ■ Waimate —Christie, Kirk, Paul, Paterson (s) 30 v. Ashbury—Baker, Parker, Shell, Hulston (s) 13. Wahrtate Turner, Manchester, Healey, Lewis (s) 24 v. Ashbury— Greenfield, Herishaw, Foden, Davie (s) 7. Wairiiate—Winnington, Wilson, Gunn, Ree.yes (s) 2a ABhbury—Tregenza, • Morgan, Sewell,'"'Boweii '(s) llv'i - . Tptals—Waimate 90, Ashbury 52. Music Examinations. The following are the lower results of the December, 1931, theory examinations:— SENIOR. Lorna Coote, 80 hons. (Mrs W. S. Minehan, Jj.T.C.L.). Mary McGrath, 80 hons. (Mrs W. t S. Minehan, L.T.C.L.). Marion Hutton, 65 (Mrs F. Doyle, L.T.C.L.). INTERMEDIATE. Peggy Brown, 7,4 (Miss E. Irving, A.T.C.L.). Terence Vaughan, 68 (Mr F. J. Hyde). Lyla H. McKenzie, 66 (Miss E. Sherratt, L.A.8.). o ADVANCED JUNIOR. Allen Hall, 86 hons. (Mr F. J. Hyde). Margaret M. Seaton,' 77 (Miss* M. Oed, A.T.C.L.). ■ Arthur Talbot, 77 (Mr F. J. Hyde). JUNIOR. Gladys L. v Airay, 99 hons. (Mrs M. J. Fitzgerald). Kathleen Taylor, 97 hons. (Mrs W. S. Minehan, L.T.C.L.). > Mona Chapman, 96 hons. (Mrs W. S. Minehan, L.T.C.L.). Marion S. Craig, 91 hons. (Miss E. Irving, A.T.C.L.). Helen Hinchey, 90 hons. (Mrs W. S. - Minehan, L.T.C.L.). Ngaire G. 89 hons. (Miss. D. King). ' ' Ella D. 1 - Walter, 85 hons. (Miss D. King). • Helen Priest, 82 hons. (Miss I. McFarlane, A.T.C.L.). Eric A. Shepherd, 74 (Miss D. King). Kenneth N. Johnstone, 69 (Mr F. J. H Marie P. Stephens, 66 (Miss E. L. Morgan, L.A.8., A.T.C.L.). • PREPARATORY. Jean V. Heads, 94 hons. (Mrs E. A. Whitehoizse). ~, ' T Hazel Philp, 83 hons. (Mrs M. J. Fitzgerald). _ Rosaleen Bourke, 80 hons., (Mrs M. J. Readie, L^T.C.L.). Ronald B. Wright, 76 (Mr I. W. Todd, L.A.8., L.T.C.L.). ST. ANDREWS. , The annual meeting of the St. Andrews Dramatic Club was held on Sat- • urday evening, Mr W. E. Mills presiding over a good attendance. The annual report showed that the past year had been a successful one. Two plays had been produced, and m spite of heavy expenditure the club had paid its way over the whole year. . The following officers were elected for the forthcoming year: —Patron, Mr H. B. S. Johnstone; president, Mr W. E. Mills; vicepresident, Mrs P. 11. Woodhouse; proLeer, Mrs W. E. Mills; secretary, Mr Bruce Hutton; committee, Messrs G. A. Wilkes, F. D. Martin, and Mrs H. Dellow; auditor, Mr Henry Dell,ow. A four-act play to be produced this year was selected. , After sixteen pupils had been unable to attend school for four weeks the' school bus recommenced running at the end of February. Workmen are at present making improvements to the paving on the main road, working from St. Andrews. •Mr Martin J. Wilson is leaving the district. Although a resident of Otaio, Mr Wilson has always taken an inter : est in the public affairs of St. Andrews, where both Mr and Mrs Wilson are well known. During the flood it was reported that three horses had been washed downstream, their fate being uncertain. It is now learned that the horses found a footing on a ' submerged island near the. river mouth, and were rescued when the flood subsided.

TEMUKA. Three members of , the Temuka Brownie pack—Rona Woodhead,. Margaret Gale, and Dorothy Longson—passed the official examination for the swimmer's badge yesterday morning. Forty-four passengers boarded the Timaiu-Christchurch excursion train at Temuka on Sunday morning. This number'is practically the. same as the weekly average for the past two months. Accidentally dropping a loaded shotgun he was carrying on Sunday evening, a youth, Daniel Foley, received the charge in the right leg just above the ankle. The bone und flesh were severely injured, and after first-aid meausres had been carried out he was sent to the Timaru Hospital. His condition waß considered satisfactory late yesterday afternoon. To a meeting of the Unemployment Committee on Friday evening, the certifying officer reported that in reply to a letter ,and telegram requesting an increase in the weekly allocation, increases had been received on payments for March sth, 12th, and 19th It was decided to write thanking Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., for assistance in this connexion. Applications •for labour for clearing property and drainage under the No. 5 Scheme were granted. ' A brilliant stand by A. G. Green, who played through the innings undefeated and had 78 to his credit when the last wicket fell, enabled Temuka Park Cricket Club to defeat Celtic by 11 runs at Temuka on Saturday. Temuka, batting first, made 116 runs, and Celtic replied with 105. Green proved the mainstay of the Temuka attack, taking four wickets for 10, Tully took four for 36 and fennth one for 31. . , . A total of nearly three inches ol rain the greatest since September, 1930 was recorded in February last in Temuka, falls having been registered on eleven days. Last year points fell in February, and thereafter there was not a monthly total that exceeded 200 points. I'ebruary 19th was the day on which.the heavi- , est daily fall was recorded last month, the figures being 112 points. Ninetyseven points fell on the succeeding day. geraldine. A meeting of the Geraldine Unemployment Committee was licld on Friday evening, Mr J. Kennedy presiding. There were also present Messrs J. R. Lack, B. R. Macdonald, E. 11. Logan, G. H. Patrick, M. Campbell, and A. J. Bell. In connexion with the offer of Mr P. Hand (Gapes Valley) to provide work for eight men for several weeks, the chairman said that Mr Hand would be unable to provide wages, but would provide food and accommodation for the men. Mr Kennedy added that he had asked the Organised Unemployment Committee to arrange for the gangs. Several offers of similar work had been made since Mr Hand's offer had been reported. A deputation from tlie Geraldine Organised Unemployed Committee was received. Mr IvennSdy remarked that the Unemployed Qommitteo had been very good in endeavouring to assist the Unemployment Committee. Aftv .» short discussion it was decided to instruct the~secretary to ascertain definitely from the • Unemployment feoard wfi'ethe'r the number of men, such as -proposed for Mr Hand's, job, could/ bo employed in that class of work under the regulations of the 4A Scheme. Correspondence was received from Mrs M. Burdon, who wrote in conjunction with Mr F. R. Flatman (Woodbury), stating that they felt they could help the Unemployment Committee in Geraldine by creating advisory committees in the different centres, so that each case could be dealt with on its own merits by personal knowledge. The chairman explained that Mrs Burdon had interviewed him. From the point of view of .an advisory committee the idea was an excellent one, but such a committee could have nothing to do with the allocation of the funds, which would only complicate the whole matter. On the motion of Messrs B. R. Macdonald and H. J. Bell, Mrs Burdon and Mr Flatman were granted authority to form an advisory committee at Woodbury. The chairman of the Pleasant Valley School Committee (Mr-J. Brophy) wrote asking if the Unemployment Committee could arrange for two or three men to work grubbing blackberry at the school. The secretary was instructed to arrange for the work to be done. ORARI. At the Orari horticultural show on Thursday evening, Mr G. A. M. Macdonald, patron of the Society, suggested that the time had arrived for the Society to carry out a cottage garden competition in connexion with its annual show. He suggested that separate divisions should be made for vegetables, flowers, orchard, and general outlay of garden, and prizes be awarded for most points in each division, and that a farther division should comprise the total points in all. Mr W.' E. Cook, president of the Horticultural Society, said that the Society would be only too willing to take up the competition, and that the committee would be able to draw up conditions along the lines suggested by Mr Macdonald. Dull but changeable weather prevail? at present. Two or three dull days last week were followed by a very hot day on Friday, when the thermometer rose to 73 degrees, while the day itself was close and heavy. Light drizzling rain set in on Friday evening, and continued throughout Saturday, while Sunday remained dull without any v sunshine. During Friday and Saturday a fall of 19, points was recorded. Mrs Canavan returned to Christchurch on Sunday after spending a holiday in Orari as the guest of Mrs W. Henderson. Mrs R. C. Crosse (Ashburton) is on holiday in Orari, and is the guest of Mrs J. B. Cone.

ORARI BRIDGE. The harvest home dance, held in the Orari Bridge Hall, proved a successful function, and an enjoyable evening was spent. The hall was decorated with grain and evergreens. Music was supplied by Kelland's Orchestra and Mr W. Ford was M.C. Miss B. Markham, who has been visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs JMarkham, Orari Bridge, has returned to Wellington.