THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15453, 4 December 1915, Page 6

THE COUNTRY.

NEWS AND NOTES.

| LITTLE RIVER SHOW. ' We have been asked to publish ihe following corrected list of prize-winners in the junior section. Class 182, {sewing: l>en:3 Blyth 1, Beatrice Line 2, Evelyn Thomas v h c. Class 103 Sewing: Leila White 1, Vida Thomas 2, Nellie Taylor v h c. Class 194, Sewing: Grace Fahoy 1, Edna Samuels 2. Class 195, Sewing: Irene Griffiths 1, Rosio Fahey 2, Ethel Stewart v }i c. Class 197, Plasticenc Map:.Vera Line 1, Keg. Marlowe 2, Bernard McManus v h c. Class 198, "VVritiug: Erclyn Thomas 1, Olive Child, 2 Inna Thompson li c, C? Isabel Thompson vh e. Class 199,. do.: Percy Giddens 1, Svdnev Stott 2, Fred. Andrews vh c. "Class 300, do.: Vera Line 1, Ethel Stewart 2. Charlie Holmes r h c. Class 201. Drawing: Beatrice Lino 1, Doreen McManus 2. .Wiiho Hutchinson v hc. Class 202, Composition: Hilda Jones 1, Bernard McManus 2, Vefa Lino v h c, Fred. Williams v h c. Class 203, Collection of Jugga of Bird Pests: Courtcnny McManus 1. Class 201, Carving Peg Top: Cyril McManus 1, Courtenav McManus 2. Points for Schools' Exhibition: Main School (Little River), 39, 1 ; Ataahua (School, 10 (approx.), 2; Okuti School, 13 3.

' JOTTINGS FOR FARMERS.

The eleventh volume of the fr New Zealand Hock Book'' (South Islund) has lately been issued by the secretary, Mr O. It. lYmberton, who is also secretary of the Canterbury A. and P. Association. The volume includes the returns up to 1913, and show the new flocks • registered, and those that have been dispersed or transferred. Tho additions to the flocks registered during tho year were:—Lincoln 2, English Leicester 0, Border Leicester (3, Romney Marsh 9, Southdown 3, merino 2. The number of flocks transferred and dispersed were:—Lincoln 3, English Leicester 10, Border Leicester G, Romney Marsh 7, Southdown 1, Shropshire 4, Corriedalo 3. , At a meeting of tho iSsargill branch of the Farmers' Union there were prosent: Messrs F. H. Davie (in tho chair). M. F. Carpenter, 'J'. Roberts,, W. Leach, H. Jones, W. F. Pannett, K. Gardner, T. Gardner, J. Cameron, G. H. Bnss, and 1). Patterson, secretary. The meeting -was called to discuss the proposed income-tax. Mr Pannett moved: ' That this branch fails to agree with the view taken by the executive of the Farmers' Union regarding tho tax, since wo recognise that an income-tax. although annoying by reason of its inquisitorial character, is really the fairest method of taxation. a land tax being frequently unjust. sinco it takes no account of what the income derived from such land may be, or what the farmer's financial position may be." The motion was earned 'unanimously.

HANMEII SPRINGS. A progressive euehro tournament w_a< held in tho Hall on "Wednesday night., in aid of tho Red Cross funds. There, was a large attendance, and at the conclusion of the tonrnamcnt a dance was held. Miss M. Thomas won the ladies'- prize, and Private White the men's prize. The trophies were given by Mi's Cull en. A- cushion, presented by Mrs Lucas, was sold for £1 2s (Jd. .Mr .T. Dotlds gave tho uso of the Hall free of cost. Tho sum of £3 18s Od was collected at tho three lectures on Egypt and Belgium given recently by Mr Hurst Seager. That amount was handed over to the Red Cross Hospital Fund. OXFORTX I'lie annual meeting of tho'Oxford W.C.T.U. was held on Tuesday. It was resolved to send a letter of sympathy to Mrs Carson, who is suffering from tho effects of a trap accident. Tho president read an interesting report of tho district convention. It was decided to send a donation of £1 to tho •Maori temperance work. A hearty voto of thanks was passed to tho Rev. J. Holloway for tho help he _ had given the Union during his residence in Oxford. The cradle roll superintendent reported that thero were 38 names on the roll, and said she had obtained the names of 14 more. The sick visitors reported that over 100 -visits Jtiad boon paid to the sick and aged. Tho balance-sheet showed a small credit balance. The resignation of the becretarv was accepted witli regret, Mrs T. Gainsford being appointed in her place. All tho other officers wcro reelected. A presentation was made to Mrs Corayns, as a slight token of tho Union's appreciation of her work as secretary. It was decided to cater for the sports on Boxing l>ny, tho profits to go to the local Red Cross.

RANG TOR A. The quarterly rally of tho North Canterbury C.E. Union took place in the King street- _ Methodist Sunday Kokoolr&om, Rangiora, on Tuesday. Mr C. 11. Thwaites (president) presided. The various societies. Kaiapoi (Methodist and Baptist), Southbrook, and l'angiora, were well -represented. An address was given V Rev. F. J. Martin (Ohoka), his subject being "Prayer and the War." which was followed by an animated discussion. Mrs Martm contributed a solo. At the close;of the meeting the Uangiora members handod round refreshments. A meeting of the Rangiora District Fruitgrowers' Association was held last night. Mr E. K. Baufield presiding over a good attendance. Tlio chairman gave an interesting lecture on "Fruit Tree Pests.'' which was listened to with keen interest. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho lecturer.

/ KAIAPOI. Thursday evening there was •• largo attendance at the Southern Cross -Masonic Lodge, including visitors from the Cranu Lodge, Cliridtehurch, Convers, Robert Burns, Temuka, lawera, Muitaki. and Ashley lodges when Bio. T. Hoskin was installed "Worshipful Masur for tin: current year. I MY. liro. Bingham conducted ttio cereiuonv. The M.W.G.M. of New Zealand, Bro. J. J. Dougnll, was present with th«> officers of Grand Lodge. A banquet, was afterwards held in the Oddfellows' Hall, at which loyal and fraternal sentiments were expressed, and musical selections given. At 1 p.m. yesterday the Kaiapoi Domain was fonnd to be on lire in two places about 100 yds apart. One of the fires threatened the properties on Coup's terrace. The steam lire engino w&f taken out and tho fire extinguished bofore any serious damage was done. At the C.Y.C. military camp on Thursday evening, a concert was given by a local concert party, assisted by the Band of the 13tli Regiment, under Bandmaster Hoskin. The sale of sweets and a collection realised £10 for the Red Cross Fund. The men break camp to-day. At 9 a.m. yesterday Mr Martin, tie contractor for removing willow trees from the river-bed near Clarkville, ha<l a whare and under-carriage destroyed by fire. He and his party were at work some distance away with a traction engine. Books, a fowling-piece, tools, and bedding were destroyed. The fire was noticed first by Mr J. Hirst and Mr Giles from the road, who gave the alarm, but nothing could bo 6aved. A cart load of coal near by also took fire, but the water from a pump assisted to save it. LITTLE RIVER. Mr E. A. Patten, of Pualia, Little River, wlio was exhibiting two cases of apples at the Little River Show last |

week, very kindly offered to sell them on behalf of tho No. 2 Queen. Mr I*. Matson acted as auctioneer. The following amounts ■were received: —R. Fleming Jtl, J. Knight 15s Gd, «J. Chapman 13s 6d. J. O. Coop 12s 6d, E. Chapman 10s, J. Jones 10s, J. McQueen 7s tid, 11. Dyer 6s, E. Gillanders ss, M. Maioney Is. B. Tutteen Is, & friend Is. Total £5 3s. Tlio Loyal AYairewa Lodge held its fortnightly meeting in the Town Hall, Little Kiver, there being a fair a tendance. The reports of the | brothers on active serviec, and of those jin camp, were received. Sick pay and accounts amounting to £14 were passed I for payment. A discussion took placo i on Peninsula "War Funds appeal nxatj ters, and it was docidcd to do all posj sible to achicvo success. FAIRFIELD. There was a very large gathering m the Fairfield school grounds on Thursday afternoon, and again at night, where a fete was held in aid of tho Ashlmrton County AVar Belief Fund. Tho. proceeds are expected to cxcecd £2000. The various stalls and sideshows did si big business. Music was supplied by tho Ashburton Scottish Pipe Band. Tho fete was opened early in the afternoon by tho Mayor (Mr It. Galbraith), who delivered a brief, but very earnest patriotic address. Tho grounds were brilliantly illuminated at night with electric lamps, a plant having been installed by the Ashburton Electric Lighting and Power Company free of cost. The Ashburton Patriotic Troubadours gave an entertainment. During an interval Mr J. 11. Browu sold a flag, presented by Mr Wm. Anderson, of Fairton, for"£lsCo. The flag waa presented by tho Mayor to Trooper Knox, one of the returned wounded soldiers.