SOUTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21414, 5 March 1935, Page 6

SOUTH CANTERBURY

* TIMAKU SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC The annual picnic of St. Paul's Sunday School (Timaru) was held on Saturday in the beautiful grounds of Mr J. J. McKeown at Hadlow Park. The day, which was warm and sunny, was devoted to the playing of games and running of races, in addition to which the children were taken in a boat for a cruise on the lake. The Rev. James Baird thanked Mr McKeown for his generosity. Cricket In the second grade cricket match Fairview batted first against Star and declared with nine wickets down for 247 (McNamara 47, Dotting 32, Donaldson 27, Garven 25, Gillett 23, Pelvm 18, Fawcett 10). For Star, Judge took four wickets for 53 runs, Holden two for 27, and Tayior two for 53. Star made 37 (Riley 13). For Fairview, Fawcett took four wickets for six runs and Merritt four for 27. West End beat Celtic on the first innings. West End made 122 (Simpson 20, Cunningham 31, Averis 13. Stevenson 20, Turner 24). G. Rae took two wickets for 35 runs, A. Rogers seven for 47, and A. Roper one for 29. Celtic made 69 (Seaman 25, Rogers 18, A. Roper 11). Averis took two wickets for 15 runs, Cunningham one for 25, Kemp two for 15, and Stevenson two for 10.

Old Boys beat Pareora by 133 rims. Pareora made 39 (R. Munro 10). Jones took five wickets for 18 runs and Morison three for 15. Old Boys scored 172 (Lawson 42, Ross 29, Jones 20, Leslie 18, Mahan 19, Kent 14, Cameron 11). Gillespie took four wickets for 25 runs. Railway defeated Washdyke by 60 runs. Railway made 105 (White 38, Dickson 21). For Washdyke, W. Hogan took six wickets for 15 runs, G. Jackson one for 15, and M. Hogan one for 25. Washdyke responded with 45 (W. Kitto 15). For Railway, Wills took six wickets for 25 runs and Dickson four for 13. School A declared with nine wickets down for 204 against Old Boys (Thomson 39, Burnett 31. Durning 29 not out. Lawry 28, Grant 21 retired. Lawrence 21 retired, Milligan 17). For Old Boys. Hattie took four wickets for 58 runs and Warsaw one for 31. When time was called Old Boys had lost nine wickets for 91 <Reid 41 and Warsaw 15). For School, Gardiner t >ok eight wickets for 37 runs and Townsend one for 9.

Star defeated Pareora by 25 runs. Star made 101 (Dobier 34. O'Hara 17, Riley 15. Tutty 11). For Pareora, Vartha took four wickets for 16 runs, Smallridge four for 27, and Baker one for 51). Pareora made 76 (Smallridg: 24, Vartha 12. Sullivan 10). For Star, Dobier took three wickets for 17 runs, Langrish five for 42, and Marsh two for 16. In a friendly match. Herald beat Googlies by 88 runs. Googlies made 58 runs (Mills 11, Harte 10). Wakeneld took three wickets for one run, Harding three for 12, Allport one for 10, Downes one for 16. and Smith one lor 18. Herald responded with 145 i Downes 32 retired, Gnflaney 32, Wakefield 20 retired, Smith 20, Dewar 10). Guy took two wickets for 38 runs, Chapman one for fire. Murrav one for 12. McClatchie one for 15. Rovers beat Bruce's bv 11 runs. Bruce's made 105 runs <H. Stead 39. Mitchell 17, Aitcheson 15). Lillico took two wickets for 11 runs. Moore two for 27, King two for 27, and Andrews one for 15. Rovers responded with 116 i Lewis 41, Moore 21 i. Mitchell took three wickets for 26 runs, Aitcheson three for 36, Rankin two for 1, Allan one for 7, and Cooke one for 23. Pclice Transfers Information has been received by Police-Inspector L. E. O'Halloran that the following transfers affecting officers in the Tim am district are to take place:— Senior-Sergeant I. H. Mathieson, of Timaru. will take charge of the police station at Port Chalmers in place of Sergeant Mcßae. who is transferred. Sergeant J. R. Hodgson will leave Timaru to take charge of the Frankton 'Junction station in place of Sergeant Moriarty.

Senior-Sergeant D. J. Hewitt, of Invercargill. and Sergeant D. Vaughan. of Dunedin, are transferred to Timaru. Sergeant T. I. McGregor, of Wairoa. will take charge of the Oamaru station, replacing Sergeant Fearnley, who retires from the service. Parachute Exhibition An exhibition of jumping from a parachute was given at Saltwater Creek on Sunday afternoon by Mr Bernard Skinner, who was a member of the Byrd expedition at the Antarctic. Going aloft with Flight Lieutenant W. Parks in a Spartan aeroplane, he was taken to a height of about 20C0 feet, where, having climbed on to a wing, he threw himself clear. The parachute opened promptly and Mr Skinner landed without mishap. Magistrate's Court Before Mr C. R. Or Walker. S.M. in the Magistrate's Court. Timaru, yesterday. James Stanley Taylor, oh a charge of indecently assaulting a girl, aged 10 years was remanded till Thursday, bail being allowed in one sum of £SO. with one surety of £SO. An application for the suppression of the name was refused.

Salmon Fishing During the week-end an 18-pound salmon was caught in the Rangitata bv Mr E. G. Kerr, of Timaru. While fishing at Burke's pool, in the Opihi, last night, a lad caught a sApound salmon, which rose to a dry fly. He was using a 3X cast and played the fish for a time on 15 yards of line. The fish was eventually landed when it ran on to dry land. Acclimatisation The council of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society met last night. Mr J. McDonald presiding. The report of the curator-ranger, Mr F. W. Pellett, stated that during the month, because of the continued dry spell. 4800 trout were removed to places of safety, 1800 going to Temoana, 1000 to Rocky creek, and 2000 to Pareora. Rain commenced on February 22, and all streams were flowing by February 24, obviating bers, while there are reading, writing. and card rooms also. The only outdoor sport played is quoits. The presidents of the club during the last 50 vears are as follows:—Mr S. B. Nelson 1885-86, Mr G. F. Scott 1887-89. Mr R. Bird 1890. Mr W. H. Rule 1891, Mr T. Thornton 1892, Mr T. S. Nokes 1893. Mr E. Gates 189495, Mr A. A. Fooks 189G, Mr J. Pauling 1897. Mr T. E. Upton 1898, Mr J. Baker 1899. Mr C. J. Truckle 1900, Mr W. H. Rule 1901-2-3. Mr E. J. Cox 1904, Mr J. Mellor 1905, Mr A. A. Orr 1900-7-8. Mr C. W. Seymour 1909. Mr J. G. McConochie 1910-11, Mr R. F. Curtis 1912-13. Mr R. Kerr 1914-15. Mr F. Knox 1916, Mr R. T. Hodgson 1917, Mr F. P. Cookson 1918. Mr A. F. Smith 3919, Mr J. A. Walker 1920, Mr D. McDonnell 1921. Mr S. Knox 1922-23, Mr A. Wilkie 1924-25, Mr W. Bryant 1926-27, Mr A. Dobson 1928-29. Mr M. C. Knox 1930-31-32. Mr J. Stevenson 1933-34, Mr M. Macmillan 1935.

The following is a list of the secretaries:—Mr D. Amos (pro tern) 1885, Mr J; G. Robertson 1885, Mr E. J. Fooks 1885-90, Mr W. Home 1890-99, Mr W. Jolliffe 1899-1900, Mr A. W. Whitaker 1900-01, Mr E. J. Righton 1901-05, Mr A. W. Whitaker 1905-08. Mr H. E. Curtis 1908-11, Mr J. Hunt 191122, Mr W. F. Halliburton 1922-26, Mr E. Loftus 1926.

the need to move stranded trout A complaint had been received of some fish being killed in a stream through pollution and this was being given attention. Salmon fishing was somewhat slow to date, only odd fish being caught. Fishing at Lake Alexandria continued to be satisfactory, and catches were being made there. The report was adopted. Tennis AOKA.VGI v. JIIGHFIF.I.I) In a C grade match Highlield beat Aorangi. Tin: stores were as follows. Aorangi names, being given fir.st:— Men's Singles—Tnrkington v. Garr 9-6. Gresluim v. Thompson 9-5, Mclntyre v. Chester 8-9, V. Oakcy v. Winter G-9." -Men's Doubles—Turkington anj Mclntvre v. Garr and Chester 3-9, Gresham and "V. Oakey v. Thompson and Winter 6-9. Women's Singles—Mrs Fogg v. Miss Boa I G-7, Mrs Oakey v. Mi*s Mcl-'arlane 7-5~ Miss Mcf'allum v. Miss Mile he 11 7-4, Mrs Todd v. -Miss Green 7-2. Women's Doubles—Mrs Oakov and Miss M(-Callinn v. Misses Boal and McVaiiane'4-7 Mrs Fogg and Mrs Todd v. Misses Mitclieli and Given 4-7. Mixed Doubles—Miss MeCallum and Turkinsrtoii v. Miss Boal and Garr b'-7, Mrs Oakev and Gresham v. Miss McFarlane and Thomp. sou 7-4, Mrs Fogg and Melntvre v. Miss Milehell and f.'iiester 4-7, Mrs Todd and V Oakey v. Miss Green and Winter 5-7. Highlield JO sets. Aorangi 0. AOP.AXGI v. PLEASANT POINT Aorangi beat Pleasant Point at the Aorangi courts on Saturday by 20 sets to 4. The scores were as follows, Aorangi names being given first:— Men's Doubles—Milliken and Crerar v. ' Blakemore and E. Halstead 9-0, Scott and Oakey v. MeGuigan and Malcolmson 9-4, Raymond and Lewis v. H. Halstead and Dr. JJenhum 0-9. Women's Doubles—Misses Marriott and Christie v. hisses Campbell and Halstead 7-.j, Misses Methven and Sumpter v. Misses Robertson and Dykes 7-I.', Mrs Almond and Miss Newbegin v. Mrs Fort and Mrs Turkington 7-.'!.

Men's Singles—Milliken v. Blakemore 7-6, Scott v. E. Halstead 7-2. Oakey v. Dr. Benham 7 4. Crerar v. McUuigan S-7, Raymond v. Maleolmson 2-7, Lewis v. H. Halstead 7-4. Women's Sniffles —Miss Marriott v. Miss Campbell 7-4. Miss Christie v. Miss Halstead 7-1, Miss Methven v. Miss Robertson 7-3, Miss Sampler v. Miss Dykes S-7. .Mrs Almond v. Mrs Fort 7-4, Miss XewbeWn v Mrs Turkingtun "■*. Mixed Doubles—Milliken and Miss Christie, v. Blakemore and Miss Campbell 7-5 Scott and Miss .Methven v. K. Halstead and Miss Halstead 7-1. Oakey and Miss Marriott v. McGuigan and Miss Robertson 7-2. Crerar.and Miss Sumpter v. Maicolmson ami Miss Dykes 7-5, Raymond and Mrs Almond v. 11. Halstead and Mrs fort 7-2, Lewis and Miss Newbegin v. Dr. Benham and Mrs Turkington 7-0. WAI-ITI CLUB The Wai-tti Lawn Tennis Club's annual competition for the-Mitchell Cup attracted a large entry. Conditions were those of a Yankee tournament progressive, with sealed handicaps for the preliminary games. In the semi-finals N. McCambridge and Mrs Owen beat B. Kerr and Miss Davies 22-20, avid D. Hall and Miss L. Holdgate heat K. Sullivan and Miss G. Malum 23-19. The final resulted in a win for D. Hall and Miss L. Holdgate, whose opponents were N. McCambridge and Mrs Owen, the scores being !)-7. The winners were subsequently presented with the cup by the president (Mr X. Moore).

W AIM ATE A meeting of the committee of the Waimate Poultry and Winter Show Association was presided over by Mr J. Hutt, when a letter was received from the South Island Association, stating that Waimate had been allotted June 28 and 29 for its annual show, and advising that it had been allotted the following championships:— Minorca (open class); any other variety light breed poultry (open class); utility white leghorn, male: utility White Wyandotte; Buff or Cinnamon Pekin Bantam; Pouter or Cropper Pigeon; Tumbler, other than self-col-our, C.L.L.F.; Norwich Cinnamon Canary, N.C.F.; colour-fed Canary. The association also advised that the Waimate remit that all poultry judges be requested to judge strictly to standard had been carried at the annual conference of the association. • It was decided to institute a junior judging competition. It was also decided thai a tug-of-war be held again this veav at the time of the annual show, provided a suitable hall could be arranged. A small committee was set up to revise the schedule. It was decided to send letters of sympathy to two members of the society, Messrs J H. Betten and W. Chamberlain, in their illnesses, and wishing them a speedy recovery. A very happy function was held in St. Patrick s Hall, when the various organisations attached to the Roman Catholic Church in Waimate, arranged a social in honour of Miss K. O'Brien and Mr E. W. Murphy, who are shortly to be married. Both had been enthusiastic members of the various clubs, and had >ken an active part in the work of the parish and the clubs. The Rev. Father Ginisty referred to the work Miss O'Brien had done for the parish, and Messrs N. L. Knell and

J. Foley spoke in reference to the help that both guests had given to the Debating and Tennis Clubs, and on behalf of the clubs the Rev. Father Ginisty presented them with a handsome dinner set. Mr M. Leonard, an old resident of the parish, spoke of the work Miss O'Brien had done both for the church and outside the church, and on behalf of the parishioners presented her with an envelope of notes. Mr E. W. Murphy suitably replied. The remainder of the evening was spent' in dancing and games, a pianoforte duet during an interval played by Miss O'Brien and Mr Murphy greatly adding ot the pleasure of the evening. On Saturday. afternoon, Mr Murphy was met by the management and staff of the "Daily Advertiser" arid presented with a clock in a handsome oak case and a set of carvers. Mr A.; F. Sargent, managing editor, made ithe presentation and conveyed the good wishes of the management and staff to Mr Murphy and his future wife,;;his words being endorsed by several other members of the staff.

BURKE'S PASS A dance organised by a committee of women, in aid of the school funds, was held in the Burke's Pass schoolroom on Friday. Miss Burhice Greene, on behalf of the organisers, thanked those present for their attendance. Many of the dancers had come from as far as the Mackenzie Country and Albury to be present Votes of thanks were carried by acclamation to the masters of ceremonies, Mr M. O'Connor (Irishman Creek) and Mr J. Edge (Fairlie), and to the musician, Mr D. Angland, Albury. The lucky spot dance was won by Miss Allen and Mr Alex. Allen (Kimbell). A novelty dance was won by Miss Queenie Struthers and Mr H. Munro, and a competition was won by Miss Cicely Dundass. Oldtime and modern dancing was enjoyed, and the school funds should benefit considerably. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs J. Ballantyne, Mr and Mrs P. Allan, Mr and Mrs H. Hammond, Mr and Mrs S. Rider, and Mr and Mrs G. W. Parkyn; Mesdames Whyte, C. Kilgour, J. Bain, A. Allen (Kimbell), M. Arlidge, Mason, W, Burgess, and Gilligan; Misses Rita Sullivan (Albury), Queenie Struthers, Elsie Ackroyd, Eileen Sullivan (Albury), M. Esplin, F. Bateman, Maureen Cantwell (Albury), Peggy Mason, Ella Grieve (Christchurch), Jessie Mason. JKickalls, Allen (Kimbell), Whyte, Hammond, B. Greene, and Cicely Dundass; Messrs L. Irving. K. Struthers, G. Shaw, L. Foden, J. Bain, F. Stiven, P. Mickle. A. Clarkson, T. Espin, B. ; Shaw, J. Quill, A. Cowan, H. B. Griiflns. F. Sanders, A. Ford, H. Parker, J. -Willetts, Alex. Allen, M. Allen, W. Bain H. Buss, N. Seay, W. Mackintosh, B. Sullivan, K. Tubb, H. A. Munro, M. B. Ford, W. Geevens, W. Cadenhead. M. Thompson, L. Acltroyd, PGeevens, A. R. P. Philips, P. Angland, J. Sugrue, J. Tindall, G. Clarkson, and A. Allen.

Miss Ella Grieve, who has been staying with Mrs J. Ballantyne, returned to Christcliurch on MondayST. ANDREWS A meeting of residents called to dis* cii.--s ways and means of raising funds to complete much-needed improvements to the Public Hall was held on Saturday evening. Mr G. A. Wilkes.chairman of the Hall Committee, presided. The chairman explained tlia although a great deal had been done in the last two years the hall was n yet nearly as good as it should DJ and revenue was needed. At pres the revenue from the hall excee bv the amount for upkeep • only a few pounds a year, i" until funds could be obtained -w income would entail a wait 01 v & haps live years before the hall even be painted, and so some rneu was needed to obtain funds, i» years euchre parties had Dee" during the winter months, but • had not always been successful « , a long discussion it was agreea . the suggestion from Ihe jiousen™" annual meeting that a rodeo foam organised was adopted, ana iagreed to hold it m the St. An" fo j. Domain on Eas'.er Monday. J"* add lowing committee, with P° t w , e . I __>} lßirto its number, was appointed.-*' H man, Mr L. A. O'LougWxn: Mess* Edwards, D. Tee. R. D. Smith T « ray, A. Woods, D. Stowell. T.Q*g&d lin, and J. F. Turpie. It was ag to hold a dance after the rodeo. g( _ Mr G. A. Wilkes. Postrna^ -r. Andrews, has been appointed . v visor of the telegraph branch w Chief Post Oflicc, Oamarti. j.