RANGIORA.

Press, Volume L, Issue 15016, 10 July 1914, Page 2

RANGIORA.

The entries for the North Canterbury Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Club & Show, to be lied next week ."ti R?ti.giora,. hiiFi->. exceeded -.ist years number by 77. The poultry-sect'on has -;9 more thn-i. Inst voir, the piceon and canary sections have less/ whilo the cookery, fancy and cats have 18 more. The members of the Rangi'ira District School Committee met last Wednesday Mr Lane iri the chair, The headmaster reported' that the roll number was 260, and that the attendance had averaged 90 per cent. Mr McKeown, assistant master, left iast Tuesday, and was presented by the chairman with - i testimonial and a present from the scholars. A letter was read from th.* Board notifying an increase in the incidental allowance, also offering trees for planting on Arbor Day. As no suitable ground was available, it was decided not to do any planting this year. Tho Board advised that Mr Hardiy would examine tho school on the 22nd inst. The secretary of the Children - Open-air Homes scheme f-uggested the canvassing of ihe children. The cha*>'inan and headmaster undertook, to do so, subscriptions to be limited to 3d. Mr Boyd and the Rev. F. P. FendaU irere appointed a visiting committeo.