THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17392, 1 March 1922, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

CHEVIOT. Arrangements for the Cheviot A. and P. Association's annual show, to °° held to-morrow, are well in hand, anu, given fine weather, it promises to be an unqualified success. A meeting or tne Catering Committee (composed or ladies of the Church of England) was held on Saturday afternoon, and it was decided to provide refreshments o* popular prices, the proceeds to be aevoted to the. Anglican Church funds. A pleasing function took plaw at tne Mackenzie School on Friday afternoon, when the scholars made a presentation to their headmaster, Mr L. B- «raastock, who is leaving to take charge ol the feurwood School. Master Tom Cottrell, on behalf of the pupils, neked Mr Bradstock's acceptance ot a surmounted pipe and tobacco pouch, ine headmaster, in reply, thanked the ciiiidren, and assured them of tho pleasure their gift gave him, and ur-ed them all to work with his successor in tno same hearty way that they had always done for him. » The same evening the members oi the Y.W.C.A. held a social and presented Mrs Bradstock (the branch president) with a very handsome salad bov.i as a token of their esteem and appreciation of her work among them. ASHLEY BANK. Harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Ashley Methodist Church on Sundav, tho service being conducted by the Eev. Foston, of "W'oodend. There was a good attendance, the church being tastefully decorated by -the-ladies of the district with flowers, trait, and ' sheaves. ... ' Ideal harvest weather has prevailed throughout the district during the past month,' practically all the local crop beinn: in stack, and a fair amount already "threshed. Some very «« ] r | vields hare resulted, some crops averaging S3 and 40 bushels. The quality ot tho grain, however, seems to vary a good deal in most cases, especially tno stook-threshed wheat, moist easterlies having prevailed, instead of drying nor'-westers. LOBUKI-I. In common with other parts of Canterbury the wheat yields are not, on the- whole, turning out up to expectations, yet there are. 40 bushel crops here and there, and aefew 42's have been recorded. The dry spell, accompanied by a sharp frost or two at the critical period or development in December, was no doubt, a factor inrer duciug what promised to bo a particularly good wheat year. In the commercial orchards which are now becoming well established along the bank of the Makerikeri, the peach and nectarine crops have, on the whole, been good, but the apple crop ia much below the average; in fact, it is very disappointing. ■tfhe annual school prize- distribution, accompanied by a district _ dance, will take place in the Coronation Hall on Thursday evening. RA3TQIORA. Bishop Steward, of the Melanosion Mission, who is on his way to England, visited Kangiora on Monday. In the afternoon ho was taken by the Rev. F. Fofon, vicar, for a drive round the district, visiting Kaiapoi, Tuahiwi, and Woodend. In the evening the Bishop, who has for 19 years been a missionary in the South Sea Islands, gave a very interesting address on tho life and customs of the islanders, pointing out how difficult it was to get them to adapt themselves to European ways. He urged upon his hearers tho urgent need for more missionary enterprise. In connexion with tho address a collection j of lantern views was shown depicting scenes about the Islands. At the close of tho address the lecturer was accorded A vote of thanks on the motion of Mr G. Leech, vicar's warden, -who assured the Bishop that they would not forget his homely address, and would remember the mission. There was a good attendance at the j regular meeting of the Oddfellows' ' Lodge, held on Monday evening. P.O. | Bio. J. E. Watkins, of the Olive Branch i Lodge, South Melbourne District, was present as a visitor, and received a j hearty welcome. P.G. Bro. E. H.'. Trollope having been transferred from the N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. branch to Leeston, a motion was passed express* ing appreciation of the many valuable services he had rendered to the lodge since being an Oddfellow in his juvenile days, wishes for the future of himself, wife, and little daughter. Bro. Trollope warmly thanked the members for their kind wishes. The lodge then granted him a letter of recommendation to the Loyal Leeston Lodge. In reference to the unveiling of the Lodge Roll of Honour on March 27th, it was i decided to ask Deputy-Grand Master Gahagan to perform the ceremony, and to invite the district officers and' relatives of tho brethren who paid the supreme sacrifice to be present. Past Grand's jewels were presented to Bros. W. J. I. Doggett, C. W. Bell, J. A. Miles, C. It. Golding, and E. N. Blackett. It was resolved to make application for a grant of £lO from the District Distress \Fund for a brother in ill-health. P.G* Bro. Watkins expressed his appreciation pf the fraternal manner in which he had been received, and the lodge was then closed. One candidate was initiated during tho evening, s ' HAREWOOD. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent at Harewood on Saturday, when the Mutual Orchestral Society's Band played a friendly game of cricket against tho Harewood team. The Band, batting first, made 39 runs (Watson 19). Harewood replied with 52 (B. Shipley 16). After tea a pleasant social even-, ing was spent in the Mil, the music supplied by the band being much appreciated by all present. The proceeds (which amounted to £4 18s) aro in aid of the fund for installing electric light in the hall. HORNBY-IiIINCrTON. The following gentlemen were last weoS appointed by their fellow employ- | ees to hold office as members of the j Islington Welfare Committee during I the coming year:—Yard hands, "Mr I Geo. Shirley: power-house, fitters, and j office staff, Mr E. M, Wishart; casing*, ! freezers, and oleo departments, Mr A. | Shelton; pelts deportment, Mr T. Lawi renson; wool department, Mr »• j Davis; manure department, Mr J. | O'Loughlan; slaughtermen, air A. McI'fainish; slaughterhouse assistants, AiX , S. Brassington. These gentlemen, along i with tho works manager. Mr James Les--1 lie, as chairman, and Mr D. A. _ Morten I as permanent secretary, will form the i board of management during the ensuI ing twelve months. LEESTON. The Catholic Hall at Leeston was filled on Monday night on the occasion of a social to wish ban voyage to the Rev. Father Creed, parish priest, who is about to leave oa an extended health trip to the Old Country. All parts of the parish were represented, many of those present being members of other denominations. Rev. Father Finnerty, who is to have charge of the parish during Father Creeag absence, presided, and others present included Very Rev Dean O'Donnell (Ashburton), and Rev" Father Leen .(Lincoln). Vocal and "other items were given by Misses Kilbride and' Holley, and Messrs Owens, Bendall, and Godsel. An eloquent address, expressing the feelings of the parishioners, waa presented to the guest by Mr I. X. O'Boyle. It expressed regret that the state of ialiner Creed's health necessitated a lengthy sea trip, but conveyed sincere goqd wishes for an enjoyable «aid safo return with renewed health end vigour. It also expressed the hope that Father Creed would find > a free and contented Ireland. In handing

Father Creed bank receipts totalling about £3OO, subscribed by parishioners and friends, Mr M. Twiss endorsed the sentiments conveyed in the address, and said it was the hope of the people thai; Father Creed would be spared to spend many years in. the parish. Mr Twins added that he had been in the p&rikh for 40 years, but had never known any priest who was held in higher esteem than Father Creed. Mr H. D. Jones, on behalf of tho "sports" of Leeston, asked Father Creed's" acceptance of a case of pipes as a mark of their esteem and goodwill. Messrs W. J. McEvedy and J. H. L'.oyd. Very ■Rev. Bean O'Donnell, and Rev. Father Leen r.-so testified to the high regard in which they held Father Creed. The gifts and good wishes were feelingly acknowedged by the guest of the eveninc. who said ho could not find words to adequately express his feelings. He was- especially grateful to the people for their valuable gift, and thanked them from the bottom of his heart. It was a source of great pleasure to him to know that he had won the good opinions of many outside the Church, and he sincerely appreciated their kindness. The trip he was about to take had been ordered by his doctor, but he was looking forward to a very pleasant holiday, ond "to. meeting his relatives and old friends at Home. He felt grateful to the Bishop for making the trip possible, to Father Lordin, who had carried 0:1 the work of the parish while ho was ill, and to Dean O'Donnell and Father Leen for their presence and many kindnesses to him. ! "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung very heartily, after which supper was served, and a dunce followed. The Rev. Dr.. Holloway. ».Sc, was instituted into the euro of Leeston parochial district by his Lordship the Bishop of assisted by Archdeacon Taylor'. Dr. and Mrs Halloway were subsequently entertained at a welcome "-ocial* iu the Parish Hall, which was filled with a very reprerentativa gathering. The opportunity was also taken to bid farewell to the Rev. H. 0. and Mrs Hanby, who are taking up their residence in Chri-stchurch. Iu the absence of Mr T. A. Stephens, senior warden, Mr E. F. T. EMrWge, secretary to the vestry, "extended a. formal welcome to the new vicar and his wife. From what they had already seen of Dr. Holloway, the people, were confident that he would prove a worthy i successor to an energetic, and earnest vienr. He urged the people to pull together and support the new vicar in every way. Br. Halloway, in acknowledging the welcome, said it -was a source of much satisfaction to him to knew that he was following a man the people had learned to respect, and who was. what thev might term a "hustler. Ho was looking forward to a. pleasant time in the parish. The chairman (Dr. Volckman), Bishop Julius and Archdeacon Tavlor also spoke. "I am entrusting a dear friend and his wile andt family to your care, and I hope you will look after them," said the Bishop. Dr. Volckman referred to the share of the good-work the Rev. Hanby had done during his term as vicar of the parish, and to the respect and esteem in which he was held by the church people and community generally, ihe people were extremely sorry to have to bid Mr and Mrs Hanby farewell. They nil recognised that Mr - Hanbjwasi particularly well qualified for the important work to which he had been called. The duties he was entering upon involved a great deal of hard work, but his friends were confident that he would make good.' Dr. Volck. man asked Mr, Hanby to accept a walk-ing-stick and Prayer 'Book as tokens of affection and esteem. In acknowledging tho tokens and good wishes, Mr Hr.nby said it gave him no pleasure at all to bo leaving Leeston, notwithstanding the fact that it had taken him quite a year to got to know the peoplo properly. He had followed a very popular vicar in the Rev. J. F. "Wiseman, but the knowledge of his predecensor's popularity had put "ginger into him and made him determined to do his best; He wished to thank the people for their loyalty. ... Mr Hanby. added, that he had the greatest admiration and respect for his successor, 'and -was greatly "pleased he had been uppointed vicar oi Leefcton. Boreen McIntyre, a junior Sunday school pupil, presented Mrs Hanby with a gold cross and chain from the children Mr Eldridge, on behalf of the Ladies Guild, testified to tho esteem in which Mrs Hanby was hold, and presented her with a work-bnskct filled with useful .articles, and Mr F. E. Kesteren, oa behalf of the ladies of the district, handed to Mrs Hanby an umbrella. MrsTlanby suitably acknowledged the gifts. Mrs Shiltori contributed a song, and supper was served. ■ , SPRINGFIELD. . * The feather continues excellent for harvesting operations, though overcast skies denote probable rain 'in the near future. "" , On Friday evening the local Icnnis Club held, a flannel dance to obtain funds for improving tho courts. In iipite of it being iu tho midst of the harvest season the dance was well patronised, and a very enjoyable evening ■was spent. Excellent music was supplied by Miss Dalby (piano), Mr Martini (violin), and Mr A. Atkinson (piano). Between the dances several songs were sung'by. Mr Allison, which wero much appreciated. Supper was served by the Danco Committee, consisting of Mr McNeish (lion, chairman), Mr \V. Dorman (hon. secretary), Mrs McNeish, Mrs Innes, Miss' Me- . Curdy, Miss Milliken, Messrs A. and D. McCurdy, Milliken, W. M. Campbell, i and A. Atkinson. . I The tennis courts were well patronised on Saturday afternoon, when aomevery interesting "games were piayed. WAIMATE. The "Waitaki river drew a large number of anglers during the week-end, when some line catches of both salmon and trout wore recorded. Most of tlfc crops in the Monren district have been cut. and a few farmers have commenced leading in. Although tho crops have been stooked up well-, they aro not expected to yield much above the average. A few lots of Algerian oals Imve already been threshed, i ml considering ihe heavy toll the birds took of these, they have yielded well. Stacking and stook-threshing should begin iii earnest shortly. Mr J. Wesney, of the staff of the local Bank nf New Zealand, has been transferred on promotion to Christchurch and expects to leave shortly. Mr Wesn°y has taken a, keen interest in rthlctitt sports, and his departure will bo much felt in tennis circles.