TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20496, 15 March 1932, Page 4

TIMARU AND SOUTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TIMARU. MOTORCYCLING. I'lle annua! championship hill climb tests of the South Canterbury MotorCycle Club -were held on Saturday on the Tycho zig-zag, nine riders participating. Following are the results: ' Grass Hill Climb (Harley-Davidsou challenge, cup)—Eavenswood (Douglas) 1. Time, 14sec. Garrard Cup Contest —T. King (Sunbeam) 1, P. 11, Cross (Norton) T. Stoddart (AJT.S.) 3. Time, 49sec. Passmore Cup Contest —F. B. Cross (Norton) 1, T. (Sunbeam) 2, Patrick (Aerial) 3. Time, 50sec. Unemployment Camp. The quota of'3o four-dav married men required for the Cattle \ alley Camp, organised by the Mackenzie County Council, has been secured by the Labour Department, and the men will, leave by bus at 1.30 p.m. to-day for the camp. Boxing. Now that Eay Nicol cannot fulfil his engagement with Alan Campbell, New Zealand heavy-weight champion, 111 Dunedin on Saturday next, Campbell will meet Jim Broadfoot. Hockey. At its last meeting the South Canterbury Hockey Association agreed to I the ruling o£ the Hew ZoaJand Council in regard to the disqualification of two South End players, E. Hawkey and F. Cowles. The rulings were as follows: — E. Hawkey, to be suspended till June, 1932, and F. Cowles to be suspended till June, 1933. The New Zealand Council arrived at this decision after a visit to Timaru, when the case was investigated. The players \vere found guilty on all charges, but the Council took into consideration that botU players had been given sufficient publicity to warrant tho sentences imposed by the South Canterbury Association being considerably rcducod. Furthermore, although the players had been previously warned, this had not been done in a constitutional wanner. The sentonces previously imposed were life disqualification for Cowles and ten years' disqualification for Hawkey. Mr A. s, Stonyer, who presided, stated that as he was leaving Timaru he would like to thank members for their support during tho past season. Mr W. Gow expressed appreciation of Mr Stonyer's services as chairman, and hoped that he would continue his active interest in tho game in Christcliurch. Bugby Union. Tho annual report of the South Canterbury Rugby Union, to bo presented to delegates to the annual meeting next Monday evening, states:— The competitions provided an interesting series, with tho final issue in doubt to tho last few games. The number of teams involved were 87, as'compared with 41 for the previous season. Winners of tho various grades were as follows:—Senior, Star; junior, Paroora; third, Zingari; fourth, Tcmuka; fifth, Star. , Three junior representative matches Were played* . Tho Bari Cup was again competed for between the winners (Star) and run-ners-up (Old Boys) of the senior competition and provided a fine game, which was won by Old Boys. Through the generosity of Mr H. J. Harris the Union is the possessor of another fine challenge cup, which is competed for between tcsrns w the knock-out competition. Tho cup was won by Star, who defeated Old Boys. The annual seven-a-sido tournament was held on June 3rd, and was again successful. The secondary schools' tournament was held in Timaru last, season, and was one of the features of the season. Christclwch Boys' High School, in annexing the honours, played sparkling football and uphQld thQ best traditions of the sport. Although primary schools' football in tlie representative games did not reach tho Standard of recent years, competition in the various school grades was very keen) and some good play was at times seen. The Committee expresses its admiration and appreciation of the activity of the South Canterbury Eoferecs.' ciationIn the interest of the turf tlio Union did not grant permission for the Cricket Association to use tho Park till later pn in the summer, by which time, however, the Association had made other arrangements. The members of the Permit Committee, Messrs W. A. Cumming, Hugh Fraper, and T. B. McDonald, played an important part in tho running of the various competitions and towards th'e close of the season, submitted a most comprehensive report suggesting improvements for the next season, Tho income and expenditure account phows a profit on tho year's working of £3g 17g Id, without allowing for depreciation on buildings, and this rosult may be considered satisfactory. Personal. Dr. J. Campbell McKenzie, medical Superintendent of tho Timaru Public Hospital, has returned from a holiday at Auckland. Mr A. S. Stonyer, chairman of the South Canterbury Hockey Association, who is leaving for Chnstchurch shortly to commence business pn his own account, was met by members of the Management Committee. Mr W. Gow presented Mr Stonyer with a crystal bowl and expressed the Association's best wishes for his success in his new venture. Mr Stonyer suitably replied. Borough Council. The Timaru Borough Cpuncil met last evening, the Mayor, Mr T. W. Sattcrthwaite, presiding. , The Omnibus Committee recommended that tenders be invited for six months' supply of tyres. The Electric Power and Light Committee reported that a deputation of flourmill owners had objected to the new power rates. The committee had instructed the electrical engineer to submit « report on the question to the Council. Acceptance of the tender of A. and T. Burt, Ltd., for lamps, was recommended. The revenue earned by the municipal bus service during February amounted to £3l 17s Bd, compared with £34 7s* 3a in February last year. The returns from the Sunday service totalled £2 12s 10Jd. The Finance Committee recommended that authority be given the South Canterbury Returned Soldiers' Association to conduct its Poppy Day street appeal on April 22nd % , Tho roport of the General Committee stated that the inspector reported complaints in regard to a saw used in a vacant section in a residential area, thus contravening the zoning provisions of the Town. Planning Act, and was in-

strueted to serve a notice to remove the plant. A letter from the West End Association submitting a list of works tor consideration when the estimates were being framed, was referred to the Borough Engineer to bring up with his estimate. On the question of the price of cement a draft resolution was prepared by tho Mayor and Borough Engineer, us follows: —"That this Council bring to tho notice of the Government, public bodies generally, and the Municipal Association, the disabilities which the price of Portland cement is exercising upon the costs and extent of municipal and public body engineering and building works. That this Council is of opinion that a reduction in the price of cement would result in a considerable increase in the number of useful public works undertaken by local bodies, thus helping towards tho relief of unemployment, and further would result in reducing the enormous amount of money sent annually out of the country for bituminous roadmaking material, and failing satisfactory arrangements being entered into with the cement manufacturers for a reduction in tho price, that tho Government take olf the duty from cement." The committee recommended that this resolution bo adopted. The removal of carcases from the borough abattoir without delivery being given by an authorised officer of the Council, was considered. It wa« resolved that specified hours of delivery of carcases be adhered to, but that in cases of emergency meat might bo taken by arrangement with the contractor to gy'e delivery, and that tho abaiLoir be locked when the contractor loft the building. On the question of water charges to the Railway Department, at Tinuvru, tho District Engineer wrote: — "Tho offer of tho Timaru Borough Council, dated D'cbrunry 9th, to supply water to tho Department at Timaru, at a minimum charge of £3OO for a supply up to 10,000,000 gallons annually, and any excess at the rata of 4d per 1000 gallons, has been referred to my Head Office. The Department will not agree to the proposed minimum annual charge of 1:900 for water up to 10,(MX),000 gallons. It i.s not possible., to forecast incuts in railway transportation, which may conceivably alfect the consumption of water for locomotive purposes at Timaru. The Department will, however; consider the supply of water from tho Borough Council at (lie rates fixed in the by-law for manufactories outside the borough, i.e.. Is fid per 1000 gallons up to ono million gallons per annum, and 6d per 1000 gallons in excess thereof, but with a further reduction to 4d per 1000 gallons for any excess over 10.000,000 gallons per annum." The Borough Engineer reported that tho proposal would come to tho same amoufit as if tho Railway Department took 10,000,000 gallons a year or over. It proposed to dispense only with the minimum- charge which would entail a consumption of 10.000,000 gallons. The Goneral Committee recommended tho Council to adhere to its previous decision. Dealing with charges for Avatcr to tho Harbour Board, tho borough engineer roported that at a meeting of the committeo held on December 10th, 1931, a suggestion was made that tho Harbour Boa!rd might be prcparod to tako over from the Council at a valuation the whole of t!io piping and valves attached to their -wharves, If this were done tho Board would control the whole of the supply to shipping from tho time the water left the several meters, The General Committee resolved to recommend that if the Harbour Board would take over the whole of tho piping and valves for tho sum of £3OO and maintain the same that a further re? duction in prico of 6d per 1000 gallons bo made. The borough engineer, Mr Thomas G. Pox, in his report, stated that:— The damage to the water-race caused by tho recent rains had already been inspected by tho- Council. The cost of clearing the slips was £147. No water was delivered to the reservoirs between Friday, February 10th, and Tuesday, March Ist, with the result that the amount of water in reserve was reduced to approximately 8,000,000 gallons. Upon the flow being restored the reservoirs quickly commenced to fill and should be overflowing in tho course of a few days. • Tho recommendations of the committees wore approved. The Council passed a resolution stating that if the Government would validate the procedure, tho data for the ten per cent, penalty on tho current year's rato would be extended to March 31st. The Mayor stated that tho jnoasyre was not to be regarded as a precedent. A deputation from tho unemployed asked for the use of a hall to shelter in while waiting for assignment to relief works and also asked permission to hold open-air meetings. The Council granted the use of the Foresters' Hall at tho Council's pleasure, and authorised occasional open-air meetings in Alexandra square. GERALDINE. Miss A. McPhai) (Wainui, Bank* Peninsula) is the guest of Mrs S. A. Walker, Tnlbot street, Geraldine. ltain commenced to fall in the early hours of Sunday morning, and continued throughout the day. A novelty evening, promoted by the Presbyterian Ladies' Association, in the Presbyterian Hall on Friday evening, proved a success. In a fancy dress competition "The Bridal Party fiom Geraldine Fiat," which comprised seven persons, was awarded tho first prize. In the children's eection Grace Baker (Mother Goose) secured first place. Mr and Mrs Macdonald judged the fancy dress parade, Mrs Macdonald presenting the prizes. Tho programme wad as follows: Folk dancing, teams from Woodbury and Hilton; recitations in character, Miss Annie Kelraan; song in character, "The Three Old Maids of Leo," Misses Reed ;SJ), Kakahu, and Miss Clark (Gates Valley); ribbon drill, by Miss Sherratt's pupils; scarecrow dance, Miss K. Morrison's party; recitations in character, Misses Reed <2), Kakahu, and Miss McQueen. A bed-making competition for men was won by D lleaddie, with F. Turner second. At the conclusion of the programme supper wns .served by the Presbyterian Ladioa' Association. The official opc-ning of the Geraldine District Golf Club, which had been postponed from the previous week, was field under ideal golfing conditions on Saturday. Tho president (Mr A. A, Readdie) declared the season open. Continuing, Mr Readdio remarked that he had a pleasing duty to perform in making a presentation of a Loewe pip® to the secretary, Mr P. J, Lack, as a token of the esteem of the members and in recognition of his recent marriage. Mr D. C Williamson, another member of the club, had also marries recently, arid the members wished Mr and Mrs Williamson every happiness. Mr Lack returned thanks. A meeting of the committee of the Geraldine Cycle Club was held- on Fridav evening, Mr J. Burkloy presidingA protest was received in rogard to Thursday evening's race, alleging that

t.ie scratch men had been paced by a motor-cyclist. After hearing evidence, tlie committee decided that the ridere had not been guilty of wilfully accepting pacing. In a C grade flag match, the Highfield Croquet Club defeated the Geraldnie Club on the local club's green. The following arc the results (Gcraldino players mentioned first): — Singles—Mrs -J. P. Cliff 26, Mr Curr 14Mrs G. Knibb 18. Mrs McFarlane 26; Mrs D. McDonald 26, Mrs Freeman 23; Mrs Webb 26, Mrs Gilliatt 15; Mr s W. Grindell 7, Mrs Turnbull 26; Miss Harris 8, Mrs McCort 13 Doubles —Mrs Cliff and Mrs Knibb 21. Mr Curr and Mrs McKarlane 26; Mesdames McDonald and Webb 24, Mcsdames Freeman and Gilliatt 26; Mrs Grindell and Miss Harris 12, Mesdames Turnbull and McCort 26. Totals—G'f-raldine 163 points, HighHp] J 195 points. ST. ANDREWS. On Friday evening a social gathering was held in the Presbyterian Hall in honour of Mr Jack Gray and Miss J. M Porter, both members of the Bible Class, who are shortly to be married. After supper, Miss Elsie Dash presented the guests of the evening with a clock. Mr Ray Bishop, Mr Bob Russell, and Miss Beatrice Kussell, representing the Bible Class, also spoke, and Messrs D. France, D. G. Lyaii, and -HJ. \V. Bishop spoko oji behalf of the church managers. Mr Gray suitably responded. The St. Andrews Flower Show Committee have completed arrangements for the holding of a spring flower show early in October. On Saturday afternoon Mrs A, M. Copland and Miss Iris Copland gave a party at their residence, "Brookfield," Esk Valley, in honour of Miss Pixie Porter, who is to be married shortly. W AIM ATE. Tljo Wnimato Ladies' Howling Club had a furthor win when a match was played against the Awamoa (Oamaru) Ladies' Club, the local club winning all rinks, the total points being 77 to 58. The results wero (\Vaiinatc names being given first): —Mcsdames Winning, Wilson, Guiiu, Reeve (s) 21 v. Mesdaincs Robertson, Millier, Benson, Day (s) 19; Mesdinnes Bray, JiuiH'iman, Turner, Travers (s) 21 v. .Mesdames Lee, Milligan, Tonkin, Bridgman (s) 17; Mesdames Kirk, Christie, Officer, Patterson (s) 19 v. .Mesdames Busbatcli, Walker, Jenkins, .Sorley (s) 8; Mcsdames Turner, Paul, Healo.v, Lewis (s) 16, v. Miss Watson, Mcsdames Pile, Stockman, Kennedy (s) U. The showgrounds at Kitchener Park, Waim'ate, have been selected as the site of the South Canterbury Methodist Young Men's Bible Class camp at Easter, when it is expected about 80 men will attend. The Hev. W. B. Scott will be camp captain and Mr E. K. Earnshaw deputy-captain. Mr S. Warren is the secretary, and the commissariat arrangements will be in the hands of Mr A. A. Shearer. Mrs W. Duckett presided at the monthly meeting of the W.C.T.U., thero being a good attendance, Mrs Scarle was the speaker for the afternoon . The home of Mr and Mrs Fred Wilce, Rhodes street, was visited by a party of gome thirty frionds of their daughter, Miss Nita Wilce, who is to bo married shortly. The evening was speint in competitions and mijsical items. On her approaching marriage, a gift evening was accorded Miss E. Hodgen last Fridnv by her friends in tho Douglas district. Songs and competitions occupied tho first part of the evening. TEMUKA. Official confirmation of the T/oans ■ Board's sanction of the raising of the East Side Drainage Loan of £4500 lias now been received from the secretary of tho Board. Advance intimation was given by Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., last week. Playing West End at Timanj on Saturday, tho Temuka Park Cricket Club secured another win by 30 runs. Batting consistently, A. G. Green was a force in securing 52 runs of Temuka's total of 84. Jn the compilation of his score Green was assisted by a stoiie-walling innings by Pellatt. West End replied to Temuka's innings with a score of 54. O'Kcefo bowled outstandingly for Temuka, taking eight wickets for 21 runs, including the hat trick. The annual harvest festival services of the Temuka Corps of the Salvation Army wero held in the Citadei on Sunday, the meetings being conducted by a party of visitors from Christehurcli, including Brigadier and Mrs Marshall and Major O'Hara. Suitably decorated, the hall was well filled for the morning meeting. Wet weather did not interfere with the interest in the afternoon service, and the hall was again well filled in the evening. The speakers were Brigadier and Mrs Marshall and Envoy Miller. A solo was contributed by Sister V. Marshall. Major O'Hara gave the Bible address. Before closing Ensign Knight thanked the visitors for their attendance.