COUNTY CENTRES

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 52, Issue 247, 1 August 1932, Page 8

COUNTY CENTRES

(From Our Own Correspondents). CHERTSEY. The funeral of the late Mr John Doig took place oh Friday, leaving his residence, “Linden,” for the Chertsey Cemetery. The attendance was very large, and all the surrounding districts were represented. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. S. Morrison (Rakaia). The pall-bearers were nephews of Mr D'oig, Messrs Cecil Doig, Alan D. Doig, Percy P. Doig Evan Cameron, Keuneth P. Doig, and Frank D. Ironside. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Roy Doig, Mr AY. J. Halliday, Mrs J. P. Cameron, Mrs W. Saddler (Christchurch), Mrs F. AY. Ironside (Pendarves), Mr Andrew Doig, Mr Peter Doig (Pendarves), Mr Paul Doig and Mr James Doig. Wreaths were received from the following:—Margaret and Janet, Mary and Bill, brothers and sisters, Mr *and Mrs Hood, George J. AValt, J. AY. Halliday, and family, Mrs Spring and family, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Mr and Mrs F. AY. Ironside and family, directors of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Co., Ltd., Mr and Mrs J. Copland and family, directors of the Chertsey Saleyards Co., Air and Mrs A. Cameron and family, Mr and Mrs F. Alexander and Graham, W. G. Johnson, Mr and Mrs Sharp, Mr W. Ironside ,the Gardiner Estate, Mr and Mrs Redman, Air and Mrs James Doig, Air AV. Gardiner and Mr R. Waddell.

ALFORD FOREST. A dance and cards evening organised by the School Committee was held in the Alford Forest School. The successful players at euchre were Airs J. Kennedy and Mr O. flpuwsey, and the consolation prizes were awarded to Miss D. Pawsey and Air P. Green. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mr W. Hood and extras were played by Mr AV. Carney and Aliss Eva Houston. Mr R. Houston wv AI.C. PENDARVES. .The meteorological observations recorded by Mr A. P. Bruce, “Kinkora,” for Jul3 r , were as follow: —During July, 1932. 1.160 inches of rain fell, and for the same period of 1931, 1.360 inches. For the year 1932 to date 10.450 inches fell, and for the corresponding period of 1931, 14.32 inches. Ruin fell on eight days, the maximum fall being .470 inch on July 26. During the early part of July the ground was becoming dry, and the rain toward the end of the month was beneficial for crops and the •working of top soil. Alost of the drilling of grain has now been completed, except where spring wheat and oats remain to be sown. Mrs James Lambie presided at a meeting of the Pendarves Presbyterian Women’s Alissionary Union. There was a fair attendance and an interesting address was given by Nurse Arnold (Lagmhor) on the people of China and their habits. The "hostesses were Mrs J. Lambie and Airs J. Henry. The bachelors and spinsters’ annual ball was held in the hall on Thursday night. There was a large attendance, visitors being present from Doric, Chertsey, Seafield, Lauriston .and Ashburton." The decorations comprised green, gold and yellow streamers. The music was provided by the MitchellRigby Orchestra and extras were played I)3' Aliss Ida Bruce (Seafield) and Air J. Rigby. A Alonte Carlo waltz was won by Aliss Jessie McPhail and Mr Foster Alagson, and a “hat” dance caused much amusement. MOUNT SOMERS. A meeting under the auspices of the British Red. Cross Society was held m die library on Thursday, but owing to lJio wintry weather was poorly attended. Sister Christian, of the Red Cross .ociet.v, explained that the society desired to carry on the peace-time work _n endeavouring to relieve distress and making garments for distribution to uecessi cions eases among unemployed returned soldiers. Of the membership fee of 2s 6d only threepence was retained for administrative cost's, the balance being used for supplying material and garments at the rate of one per member per month to lie made up. it was decided to form a sub-centre or one society at Alount Somers, and, .vith a view to stimulating greater interest, Airs A. N. Grigg promised to oriefiv address the next meeting ol the Mount Somers AYomen’s Institute. J o raise funds and to help those in financial distress to pay their subscriptions it was decided to hold a social and lance next Saturday. An executive, consisting of Airs A. N. Grigg (president) Airs D. AV. Herron (lion, treas.), .mil ’Airs L. M. Goodrich (hon.. sec.), was appointed. It was reported that a arcel of garments had already been ,ent forward. Sister Christian was recorded a vote cf thanks. The Alount Somers football tmi) leld a successful social and dance in the library on Saturday evening. Dance music was supplied, gratis, by Vlcsdamcs L. AI. Goodrich and AV. McClimont, Prizes for competitions, supervised by Mr L. Hoed were won bj Mrs A D. Beckley and Air G. !. atton, mil consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs AV. McChmont and Air A. Li. b A dumber of motorists from Ashburton and other parts of the County visited the Ashburton Gorge on Sunday, when a thrilling and happy time was passed among the snow and i , although skating on the lakes was. somewhat marred, owing to a noith west wind causing a thaw. BUSHSI.DE. The local Boy Ssouts played a game of football against a team of Springburn boys, and won by 9 points to i. A Ping-pong Club lias been foimed mid meets weekly in the School on Wednesdays. Two new tables have been obtained for play. A series of ladder games is in progress. STAVELEY. There was a fair attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal .Pioneer Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., P.G. Bro. E. Perrin presiding. Three members were declared on the sick funds. Two candidates were proposed. An invita-

tion and a complimentary ticket for its anniversary ball were received from the Loyal Alayfield Lodge. The characteristics of the weather in July were low temperatures, lack of wind and, except during the last week, unusual dryness. The total rainfall for the month" was only 141 points, 117 points of which fell in the last week. There were six days on which rain was recorded and the heaviest fall (59 pts.) was recorded on the 26th. In July last year, 260 points were registered. For the first seven months of this year 21.06 inches have been recorded at Staveley and for the corresponding period of last y r ear 19.79 inches. For several weeks members of the Women’s Institute have been practising for a concert which is to take place on Thursday. Air T. B. Adams, who has been postmaster at Springburn for the last five years, has received a transfer to the Chief Post. Office, Christchurch, where he will commence duty to-morrow. CAREW. A very pleasant evening was spent at Cren Lea, Carew, on Wednesday on the occasion of a presentation to Mr and l Airs S. A. Baxter, who are leaving the district. Air S. A. Baxter was presented with a travelling rug and Airs Baxter with a ladies’ hand-bag, with a cheque inside, from the residents of Carew. Air R. Simpson made the oresentation.