THE COUNTRY

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17343, 3 January 1922, Page 3

THE COUNTRY

KAIKOURA. The death occurred early on Friday morning of Miss Kathleen Messeiit alter a brief illness. Tho funeral took place 011 Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended. The tennis tournament arranged by tho Kaikoura Tennis Club commenced on Wednesday, hut play had to cease owing to wet weather. Good days were put in on Thursday and Friday, hut plav had to he abandoned on Saturday owing to rain. RANGIOKA. New Year's live passed off very quietly with little to indicate that the old year was passing out. A few bombs and crackers were let off in the streets, but tho usual ringing of bells and blowing of whistles was not indulged in this year. Shopkeepers say that very little extra business was done; in fact, there was very little difference between New Year's Eve and an ordinary Saturday night, i'esterday morning, light drizzling rain fell for a few hours, upsetting picnio arrangements. It cleared up about 10 a.m., and the rest of the day was "fine. Large numbers of people went to the port, ihe Christchurch Post and Telegraph staff, numbering about 500, held their annual outing at Rangiora. They arrived by a special train at 10.30 a.m., and a pleasant day was spent in the recreation grounds. LOBUKN. The Sports Club held their annual gathering in the domain. There was a good attendance, the weather being ideal for the occasion. In the evening the usual dance was held in the Coronation Hall. Music was supplied by Humphreys's Band, Mr H. Saxton acting as M.C. . , Crops throughout the district are ripening, and several paddocks of oats are in stook. . „ , , .Very great sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs R. Greenwood, in the loss of their only child. ntWELIi. The annual picnic of tho J rwell Sunday school was held at "Waipuna," the residence of Mr and Mrs T. A. Stephens, arid there was a large attendance. No better spot than the beautifully sheltered grounds could have been chosen, and, though the strong nor'-wester prevented much of the activity usual at an Irwell picnic the time passed very pleasantly. After an excellent tea, the distribution of prizes took place. Mr John Brooks, superintendent of the school, spoke of the year's work, and asked Mrs Stephens to present the prizes. Each child received a book, and special prizes for Church attendance had been won by Alma Millar and Norman Heslop. Picture books were also presented to the little ones not yet attending school. At the conclusion of the prize-giving, Mr John Heslop, on behalf of those present, conveyed the heartiest thanks to Mr and Mrs Stephens for their hosn, pitality, and to the teachers for their work m the Sunday school. During the evening the tennis court and croquet lawn proved a source of much enloyment to both players and onlookers and at the end of the day all agreed that tTie 1921 pityiic had been a great success. •'