THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18149, 12 August 1924, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

KAIKOURA. Mr and Mrs James Carter, who are leaving Kaikoura, •were the recipients of presentations from members and friends of St. Peter's Anglican Church. The presentati6ns (a silver tea service and clock) were made by the Eev. C. F. Saunders, who spoke in praiseworthy terms of the excellent services rendered to the church by the departing guests. Messrs J. Davidson, S. Hitchcock, and F. H. Warner also eulogised the work'of Mr ar..d Mrs Carter, who were wished success and happiness in their new sphere of operations at Marton. Mr and Mrs Cartel expressed their thanks for the kind sentiments expressed by the speakers, and for the handsome presentations. During the evening songs were contributed by Miss Sincox, Miss I. Stubbersfield, Messrs Quelch and J. Carter; monologues by Mr Warner, and a euphonium solo by Mr W. Perrin. The annual meeting of the Kaikoura Swimming Club was held on Friday, Mr P. Smith presiding over a good attendance. The balance-sheet submitted showed a credit balance of £ls. A

vote of thanks was passed to the ladies for supplying afternoon tea, to Mrs Baker for supplying hot water, and to , Mr P,, Smith for his, services to the' club. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, MJr. S. Andrew; president, Mr P. Smith; vice-president, Mr C. J. Agar; captain, Mr C. Reeves; committee, Messrs L. Shannon, 11. Parker, C. Morris, W. Sabiston, G. Gooch, R. O'Malley, J. Smith, and B. C. Smith; ladies' committee,' Misses Barry and Withers, and Mrs B. C. Smith, with power to add; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. Gooch; sub-com-mittee, Messrs L. Shannon, G. Gooch, ' W. Sabiston, C. Morris, R, O'Malley, and C, Reeves. The secretary undertook to interview the county engineer regarding the amount of foreshore under the jurisdiction of the club. It was decided to make the opening day November Ist, and to have- jx flannel dance in celebration of the occasion. It was also decided to obtain two cylinders for a new raft. $ ■ HANMER SPRINGS. At the annual congregational meeting of the Hanmer Springs Presbyterian

Church, the Rev. J. Gemmell, who occupied the chair, reported on the year's work. The secretary and treasurer reported that the finances were in a satisfactory state. Votes of thanks were expressed to all who had assisted during the year. At the conclusion of the meeting a social was held in the Church Hall, and was well attended by members and their friends. Competitions and games helped" to pass a pleasant hour. Supper was provided by the ladies of the congregation. TAI TAPU. A queen carnival has been inaugurated in aid of the Anglican ' Church funds, and the voting results up till August Sin are as follows: —For Tai Tapu, Dorotliv Jones '45 votes, Rosie Ware 39, Kathleen Brown 21, Phyllis Blowers 20, Marjorie Arnst 20, Kathleen Kimber 5, Nellie Morten 4, Lorna Dowker 4, Marjorie Kimber 3. _ _ The progressive euchre party held in the Town Hall on Friday evening, in aid of the Tai Tapu Lawn Tennis Club, proved most successful. The prizes were kindlv given by Mr H. Wheeler, of The winners were:— Mrs Dowker (silver-topped! honey-jar) 1, Miss Florrie Plumridge (silver tray) 2, Mr W.. Humphreys (shaving outfit) 1, Mr G. Spencer (cigarette case) 2, At rhe conclusion hearty cheers were ac•orded Mr Wheeler &pd Mrs Suckling, ihvinsj to the success which attended the fiist evening, it has been decided to continue the tournament on three consecutive Friday evenings, commencing, on August loth. 1 f SPRINGBURN. The children's fancy dress'ball was a hu<*e success. Competitors came from as faT as Methven. .The fancy dresses worn- were a credit to both mothers and children. The grand march, led by little Mae Gundry and Douglas Hooper, gave a chanoe to the individuals to display their costumes to advantage. The judges, Mrs Andrews and Mrs Tiltman, had a very difficult task to choose the best, but eventually the following were selectee 5 : Most original, Gertie Chapman (Baby Mine); Neil Campbell (Cowboy). Mr W. Wright's special prize for prettiest costume was awarded to Veronica Doriohue (Folly), while the boys' was won by Anthony Rogatski (King Henry Vm.)/ The prizes were presented by Mrs Timpson. Among those in fancy dress were: Jack Bentley (Prince), Hannah Smith (Pierrette), Myra Smith (Winter), Duncan Smith (Pierrot), Duncan Grieve (Clown), Gladys Grieve (Toueh-Me-Not), Kitty Hannan (Red Cross Nursed, Mildred Wolfrey (Poppy), Bryda Gundry (Roses), Ada Smith (Registered Letter),. Marjorie Donohne (Grasshopper), Ita Bentley (Daffodil), Hazel AldridgeV (Bedtime), Ada and Rita Aldridge (Two Little Girls in Blue), Lizzie Lamb (Gipsy), Blanche Grieve (Scotch Lassie), Rita Wright (Powder and Puff)," Mae Gundrv (Fairy). The children's session closed at .9 p.m. when the floor was cleared for the adults, who spent an enjoyable enrening in dancing. The musicians were Miss L. Woods • and Messrs E. Najimann, J. Chapman. W. Chapman, and E. Wolfreys. Mr R. Grieve was M.C. Owing to the prevalence of whooping cough in certain neighbouring districts, numbers, of children were debarred from attending the great event, so the committee were approached to see if another ball could be arranged! promise was given, but the" committee will do all possible. Residents will be to hear tbpt Mr J. McFarlane, who lias been laid up with . pneumonia, is now out of danger. I

MEAD. Mr 1 J. Shannon met with a painful accident on Sunday through being thrown from a motor-cycle. While travelling along the road near the Mead School the cyclie skidded, and Mr Shannon was thrown violently on his face, with a result that his no«e was broken and his face badly lacerated. METHVEN. The Methven Ladies' Hockey Club sent a junior team to Ashburton on Saturday for the six a-side tournament. Although,tliey put up a good-fight, their efforts did not meet with success, and they evidently require a little more practice together. Fine weather prevailed for the weekend, and some or the rain experienced during the past week in other parts would have been welcome in this district. The majority of residents in the township are carting water. The Golf Club held another competition on Saturday. This was an- 18hole stroke handicap, and was fop a prize given by Mr W. JV Cooklley. J. F. Stone was the winner. V-" The Football Club held: a seven a-side practice on Saturday, in view of choosing a team to take" part in the coming tournament at Geraldine. Teams represented the . senior and third-grade, and some good -form was shown. Hie result was 11 to 6 in "favour of • the senior players. , The Association Football Club played a match with "Wakanui, at Methven. The game was very even throughout, and "ended in a idraw, both teams

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scoring two goals. Mr W. A. Painter was referee. This code is taking on well in the County, and the play is improving with every game. A match between the County andi a strong Christcliurch team is to he played at Methven shortly, and should prove interesting. At- the conclusion of the match the visiting team were entertained at afternoon tea by the local players. The Bowling Club have shifted their pavilion to a site on the new ground, and it certainly- improves -the appearance of, the plane. Work is to commence- almost at onc\e on the building of the pavi'ion for the Croquet Club. The Football Club's new dressing shed I is almost completed, and this will be a great convenience for members and I visHing plnvers. "• ! The planting of a row of ornamental tree's alone Chertsev roadside of the Methven Domain has been completed. This is the first instalment of a very comprehensive scheme of im- ! proveinerts lntely put in hand by the Domain Board. * The r.ew for service on the road between Methven and Christchurch. commenced operations yesterday. As there was no train running, it proved a great convenience to racing enthusiasts who wished to attend the postponed trotting meeting at Addineton. The conveyance is uo-to-date in every respect, and is built to accommodate 16 passeneers, and has plenty of room for lusgage. After running dai'v trins during National Week, it is the of t % e nronrietors to run to ChrNtehur'-h three davs a week. As there is ro'train on t-».f) days there is no doubt the new 'bus wfl rrove a great convenience to tha district*,