THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15443, 23 November 1915, Page 5

THE COUNTRY.

> NEWS AND NOTES. CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. - YOUNG FAR'MTTRS' JUDGING COMPETITIONS. The following are the results of the Young Farmers' Judging Competitions :— Jersey Cow. —A. Thomson 1, C. IX Allan and I. Lancaster, equal, 2. English Leicester Ram. —H. J. Andrew 1, N. M. Paulsen, 2. Southdown Ram.—ls. Cameron 1 y. L. Free and A. L. Jamieson, equal, 2. WAT AU. On Saturday nipht Mr Alp?rs and "his concert party gave an entertainment in aid of the Bed Cross Fund. 1 nfortunately a heavy south-west rain sot in early in the afternoon, and as the evening wore on it showed no sign of clearing, consequently the attendance was ?mn!'i. ))i;;' tic:;!'y only the residents of the township being present. Mr Northcoco occupied the chair, and in a few well-chosen ie:narks introduced Mr Alpers and his party, and expressed keen regret that the attendance was not larger, since the party had come a long distance for their entertainment. Though the ;:U<lie;ice was comparatively small, it was exceedingly appreciative, each item being received with great enthusiasm. The programme consisted of ballad horn solo.-; by Mr Raphael, violin solos bv Mr Yere Buchanan, songs and duets by M iss Mildred Wrisrhton and Mr Farciuhar Young, and ''odd tricks," as Mr Alpers described the items, by Mr Les Cookson. M:s Vernon acted as accompanist. Mr Alpers delivered a stirrinir recruiting address, and during the evening auctioned a cake given by Messrs L-uvis and Rogers. This was sold in eight sections, each section containing a coin, and realised from 10s to . c os per section. the total proceeds amounting to £8 lGs. Before giving her last item. Miss M. Wiighton took up a coi!ectio-> ; which increased the proceeds by £2 17's 2d. The chairman moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr Alpers and his party, which was carried unanimously. CTLVKRDEN. The weather during the last two weeks has been very changeable. On Saturday afternoon a verv heavy storm broke, over the district, _ with hail and lain, and a ve:v cold wind. A sharp frost was experienced on Sunday night, and gardens and orchards suffered severely, as potatoes, tomatoes, etc., wore cut to the ground. AMBKRLEY. A Revere i'rost was experienced yesterday morning, causing extensive damages to potatoes ami other tender crops. WOODENTX The old mill pond has been pressed into service as a swimming bath. Mr F. Chimicrv lias given permission to uso the water, and tho School Committee and their friends, at a working bee, erected a dressing shed, loft by Bft, and the whole was formally opened on Saturday by the chairman of the committee, the Rev. J. R. Clark. A heavy hailstorm militated azainst a largo attendance of the public, but several boys went in. and a few Indies were present. Mrs Clark and Mrs F. Chinnery provided afternoon tea. The committee is indebted to Messrs- Ashby, Bergh and Co. for the iron for the building, and to Messrs EI. Stone. S. Moody. J. Judson, and J. Little for tho romainder of the material. HALS WELL. At the last meeting of the Halswell Sports Club tho chairman informed the committee that excellent progress had been made regarding the annual sports meeting to be held on Boxing Day. It was decided to hand over tho net proceeds of the gathering to tho local branch of the Ited Cross Fund. LINCOLN. A concert in connexion with the closing of the Band of Hope took place- at the Druids' Hall. Lincoln, on Friday evening, when a large and appreciative audience was present. The Band of Hope, which has been revived under the presidency of Mrs McFarlane, has had a session of about eight months. The president has had the able support of Mrs Graham and a number of other ladies in the training of tlio children. During the cveninr two spceial songs were sung, which realised £1 2s 8d and £1 4s 4u respectively. .The proceeds are to l>e handed to the Red Cross Fund, less expenses. The programme was as follows.: —New Zealand Anthem, Company; pionoforte trio, Misses Taylor; recitation, "We're the Coming Men," M. Willis; song "Throe Green Bonnets" Miss Tr.vlor. recitation. "The Comforter," Violet Chapman; song, "Tipperary," lioys: riano duet, Misses Taylor and Mcintosh; address, Mr Pratt; song, '"Rock-a-bye" ; recitation, "Which is Best," May Hill; song. - 'Do Something," Jessie Hill; "Please' Give Me a Penny," Red CToss. Interval. Trio. "Lead Kindly Light," Misses Taylor and Mr Dunn ; solo. "Who's for the Emuire," A. McCafTrev; recitation, M iss B. Graham; song and chorus, "Knitting," Mrs McFarlane; recitation, duet "Silver Sleigh Bells." Misses Taylor and Fuller: song "Mother McChroe," Miss 11. Bartram: club exercise. Misses Taylor, Bartram and Fuller, recitation, Leslie Bush; song. "What do the Old" ; mouth organ solo, Mr E. Bartram: recitation, Reggie Marshall. God Save the King. SPRIN GSTON. On Friday last a meeting of tho Springs County River Hunk Carnival Committee, combined with the local Red Cross Ladies' Committee, was held. It was reported that the marquees had been allotted as desired. Various sub-committees were appointed. The canvassers stated that during the next fortnight they were ma"king their house-to-h-ouso canvass. It was decided to as!; the school teachers in the county to organise an egg day among the children, in aid of >-ue court. During the nor'-west. gale on Friday morning several buildings and trees in tV district were levelled to the ground. It was the heaviest wind experienced for many years. LEESTON. At the evening service at Wesley Church, Leeston, on Saturday evening, tac Rev. t>. La wry unveiieu a circuit roil of honour of luembeis of thecnuicli who have enlisted lor active service. I.", doing so, Mr Lawry said it was a fine thing that .sucn a roll of honour should be erected in the church, not merely as a record of the men who had gone forth to assist in the defence of tfteir country and Empire in a great crisis, but also as a reminder that the men on the field of battle needed their earnest prayers. Mr Lawry afterwards preached an eloquent and inspiring sermon on tbo war. The following names were on the roll of honour: — Major Luxford, Chaplain-Captain W. Grigg, Privates W. F. Bowis, H. D. Jones. J. H. Jones, J. Croot, Ernest Gulliver, G. Wrench, William Heslop, Leonard S. Russell, Charles Sheat. and W. Sheat. In response to a public invitation issued by Dr. Volckman, twenty-four men attended a meeting held in the Leeston Public Librarv for the purpose of forming a Men's Bandage Brigade. After some discussion it was decided to form a brigade to work in conjunction with the Leeston Red Cross

Branch, and to be known as the Bandago Brigade of the Leeston Red Cross Branch. I>r. Volckman was elected chairman, Mr A. T. Robertson secretary and treasurer, while the Rev. o. Jones and Messrs E. H. Jecks and J. E Coutor were appointed a committee. Mr S. Johnston offered a dozen yards of bandage material to start with, and the following undertook to provide a rolling machine each: —uv. Volckman, Rev. Jones, Messrs Fisse, I. H. Cornwall, B. C. Jacobs, J. E. Carter, R. G. Power, H. Neave, C Cradock, P. Slattery, F. B. >«oodard, and L. Prosser. SOUTHBRIDGE. The Christchurch Orptieus Society gave a most successful concert in the teouthbridge Town Hall on Saturday eYening, in aid of the funds of tne •St. James's Red Cross Guild. The first part of the programme consisted to an operatic cantata for soli, chorus, and' orchestra, entitled •'•Sherwood's Queen," the principal soloists being Mr D. Donn (Robin Hood), Miss Hartlo (Marion), and Mr H. Harrington (John). The second pare oi the programme comprised songs .by | Mosdames Donn and Marsden, ana Messrs 1). I>onn and Harrington, a dui't by Misses Hartlo "and Barber, part songs and choruses by the full company, orchestral selections and an instrumental trio by Miss (piano), Messrs Smith (oboe), and \Yithers (clarinet). The pianoforte accompaniments were played by Miss Nora Macleodsmith. At the conclusion of the concert the conductor, Mr J. T. Macieodsmith, and members of- the Society. wore accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The visitors were afterwards entertained at supper by the Guild. KIRTVEE. A meeting of the ICirwee Patriotic Committee was held on Friday evening, Mr .T. Lorgellv presiding over a large attendance. I>uring the evening i Mr Webb, the organiser foi>the -an-' terbury Patriotic Fund, delivered an ! address explaining fully the objects of | the l 1 und, and answered a large num- ' ber of questions. At the conclusion of I the address Mr A. L. Joseph moved: "That this meeting thank Mr Webb for journeying to Kirwee, and that tne Kir wee Patriotic Committee, fully realising the just claims of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund, resolves to do its utmost during the next four months to assist the Central Committee in raising the required amount." The motion was seconded by Mr TV. E. McKay, and carried unanimouslv. The following ' were elected deleentes to attend a | meeting at Darfield on Monday, for, the purpose of discussing the proposed Queen of Carnival Competition: Messrs S. Robertson, .T. TV Belgrave A. L. Joseph, and J. Lorgelly, '