COUNTY CENTRES

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 304, 7 October 1935, Page 8

COUNTY CENTRES

(From Our Own Correspondents.)

METHVEN A very enjoyable dance was held in the Anglican Hall on Saturday evening under the auspices of the Methven Football Club, with a view to raising funds to assist a number of players injured during the season just closed. There was a very large attendance, and the fund will benefit materially. Music was supplied by Cook’s orchestra, extras being played by Miss Willis (Ashburton). Mr W. J. Dolan was master of ceremonies.

HINDS. There was a. large attendance at the annual ball of the Lynnford Miniature Rifle Club, held in the Hinds Hall on Saturday evening. Visitors were present from Ashburton, Willowby, Alford Forest and the, surrounding districts. The hall was prettily decorated with red and green streamers. The music was l supplied by Mitchell’s orchestra (Ashburton), and extras were played by Miss L. Dell and Mr B. Vqssey. A Monte Carlo waltz was Avon by Mi' Fagan and Miss Healy. The president (Mr W. Henderson) presented the cups and trophies won during the year, as follows: —N. Bauerle, club’s championship, Chapman’s cup, teams’ cup and a trophy; J. E. Bishop, junior aggregate and two trophies; 0. (Dell, runnerup Chapman’s' cup, and president’s trophy and trophy; L. Stalker, J. Donaldson, A. Lamont, J. Bishop, R. Johnston, R. McGregor (2), S. Johnston (2), L. Dell, E. Custon, N. Reed, and A. Painter; most hotty buttons. Air R. Donaldson Avas M.C.

The Hinds School Committee’s fortnightly euchre tournament Avas held in the school on Saturday evening. Prizes Avere won by _Miss I. Daulton and Mr Williams. The Rev. H. A. Childs, of Timvald, conducted the evening service at St. Luke’s Church yesterday. The weather during the week-end was ay arm Avitli a strong northwesterly wind. ’ 1 The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Hinds Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., was held on Saturday evening, the N.G. (Bro. E. Frampton) presiding over a good attendance. Sick pay amounting to £3 10s Avas passed in favour cf five members. One candidate Avas proposed and elected.

WILLOWBY. The Eiffelton Educational and Social Club held a very successful concert in aid of the Eiffelton School funds, m the Willowbvl Hall on Friday evening. The , club is’to be congratulated upon the performance, the stage setting being particularly effective. The Original Ode, the opening chorus, was given by the company, followed by a. vocal solo, “The Wheeitapper’s Song,” by Mr J. Johnstone; musical monologue, Miss Mary Taylor; quartette, “The Catastrophe,” Messrs J. Johnstone, J. BSmith, N. Stoddart, and R, Davidson ; solo “Dorothy Perkins,’ Miss lv. Johnstone; quartette, “Sweet and Loav,” Miss Johnstone, Miss Jean Taylor, Messrs Norman Stoddart and J: 1Smith; solo and chorus, -“Oh SAveet Mystery of Life,” Mr N. Stoddait, humorous sketch, “Lime Green,” Miss Mary Taylor and Mr H. Hawkins; chorus, “Sing as Ave Go,” the company; quartettes, “Calm is the Sea and “CaAV-CaAV,” Messrs R. Davidson, N. Stoddart, J. Johnstone, and J. 13. Smith, solo, “Smilin’ Thru,” Mr J. 13. Smith; quartette, “Drink to Me Only,” Miss K. Johnstone, Mrs U. Moore, Messrs N. Stoddart and J. 13. Smith; recitation, “On the Art ot making-up One’s Mind,” Miss Jean Taylor; solo, “Serenade,” Mr R. Davidson; cliorus, Funiculi-Tuniculn, “Hit and Miss,” a series of personal witty couplets originated and given by Messrs H. H. fcffiAvkins and J. 13. Smith, caused much merriment. .1 heir recall number on the same lines brought a feAV more prominent people into the limelight. Immediately, following the interval a. one-act play, entitled “Responding to Treatment,” Avas staged. The characters Avere avcll portrayed by Mrs G. Moore (Mother), Miss Jean Taylor (Lena, daughter), Miss Irene Stoddart (Effie, daughter), Mr S. P. Taylor (Father), Mr H. H. Hawkins (Bobbie, son), and Mr W. Deal (Father’s friend). The accompanist for the evening Avas Mrs J. Cocks. After the concert a dance Avas held, the music being supplied by Mrs Mitchell’s orchestra. Extras were played by Mr Rodger Ford. S-upper Avas dispensed in the adjoining room.

LOWCLIFFE. There was a good attendance at the final euchre party of the season held in the Lowcliife Schoolroom. Prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies, Mrs Wallace; gentlemen, Mr Wallace; aggregate for the season: Ladies, Mrs N. Hansen; gentlemen, Mr M. Hansen. At the weekly Bible Class held on Thursday evening, Mr E. Hamilton presided over a fair attendance. The subject for study was taken from St. John’s Gospel, chapter 16, and was entitled: “The New Ally for Dark Days.” After several days of north-west winds, the country is. looking dry, and a good rain would do much good. WAKANUI.

There was a large attendance of members and friends at the open meeting of the Wakanui Womtti’s Institute, held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday. Airs D. Butterick presided, and extended a welcome to all visitors. Mesdames Butterick and Taylor were appointed delegates to the half-yearly council meeting to be held in Ashburton. It was decided to hold the next meeting a iveek earlier. Airs 1). Wilson was presented with a small gift for her daughter hv Airs Taylor. A large display of work done by members was on view. Community! singing was led by Airs H. J. Constable, and items were given by Mesdames liourne, Constable, and Minogue. Airs Green was tile accompanist. An interesting and instructive talk on first-aid was given by Matron Watt, who also judged the competitions. These resulted: Bowl of spring flowers: Alias 0. Frampton 1, Airs C. G. Frampton 2, Airs AI. Kings-

bury 3. Six hen eggs: Miss E. Eden 1, Mrs Hydes 2, Mrs Ford 3. Plate of pikelets: Mrs Ford 1, Mrs Kingsbury 2, Miss E. Hyland 3. Miss C. Frampton Avas the Avinner of a written competition. Good business Avas done at the sales tabic in charge of Miss Eden. Afternoon tea Avas served by the hostesses, Mesdames Kingsbury, T.eddy, G. Lead'lcy, end Miss E. Hyland. A vote of thanks Avas passed to the visitors and hostesses, and the meeting closed Avith the singing of the National Anthem.

MARONAN. There Avas a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Maronan Women’s Institute, liolcl in the schoolroom on Thursday afternoon. Members stood in silence as a mark of respect for the late Mr J. Connolly, M.P., and the secretary Avas instructed to Avrite a letter to the relatives. Mrs Scales reported on the financial success of the Spring -Flower Slioav, and also the Health Camp meeting held in Ashburton. The roll call, “An Amusing Story,” provided much entertainment. During the afternoon, 1 Miss Isitt played the piano, and Avas given a vote of thanks, on the motion of Mrs J. Davidson. The competitions, judged by popular vote, resulted as folloAVs:—Pin and needle basket, Miss 13. Galletly 1, Mrs B'. Hamber 2, Mrs G. Scales 3. Boavl of mixed flowers, Miss B. Galletly 1, Mrs E. Rhodes 2, Mrs G. Scales 3. Small tray cloth, Mrs D. Hamber 1, Mrs E. Rhodes and Mrs H. Galletly (equal) 2, Mrs G. Scales 3. Madiera calce, Miss J). Whiting 1, Mrs J. Addis and Miss B. Galletly (equal) 2, and Mrs H. Galletly and , Mrs P. Ruck (equal) 3. The"hostesses for the afternoon Avere Mrs J. Whiting and Mrs P. Ruck. Several members brought plants for exchange. FAIRTQN, Mrs Anderson presided over a fair attendance at the monthly meeting of the Fairton Women’s Institute, held oil Thursday afternoon. The afternoon took the form of the annual spring floAver Slioav. Mr H. Millichamp judged the exhibits and gave a. most interesting talk on floAA’ering trees, shrubs and plants. The prize-winners in the different classes. Avere: —(Daffodils: Mrs Dunphy 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs B. Anderson 3. Any flowers: Mrs Dunphy 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs Evans 3. Floating boAvl: Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs McCall 2, Mrs Willis 3. Collection cf narcissi: Mrs Dunphy 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs Oram 3. Trumpet daffodils: Mrs Willis 1, Mrs Dunphy 2, Mrs Slade 3, Pheasant’s eye: Mrs Evans 1, Mrs Oram 2. Hyacinths: Mrs Anderson 1. Anemones : Mrs Dunphy 1, Mrs Oram 2, Mrs McCall 3. Primroses: Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Evans 2. Polyanthus: Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs McCall 2, Mrs Willis 3. Pansies: Mrs Anderson 1. Violas: Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs McCall 2. Other competitions held Avere: —Best laundered man’s shirt and collar: Mrs Willis 1, Miss O. Evans 2, Mrs McCall 3. Steak and kidney pie Avith short pastry : Mrs Evans 1, Mrs Chappell 2, Mrs Dunphy 3. The hostesses wore Mesdames Thompson and Jameson and Miss B. Anderson. *