NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18397, 2 June 1925, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. ! Mr R. Mcintosh was sworn in yes- ; terday as a Justice of the Peace, i The monthly meeting of the North i Canterbury Poultry Club was held on Saturday night, Mr T. S. Hanna presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr A. E. iiounsell in tho death of his wife. The following stewards were appointed for tho forthcoming show:—Supervisor, the president; penning committee —poultry, Messrs Bishop, Bennett. Wheeler, L. Martyn, Hughes, Hawkins and Kennedy; pigeons, Mr T. Loveday; canaries, Mr W. T. Wilson; roots, Messrs Hanna, Barrett and Hawkins; fancy work, Mr C. Keir; cookery and fruit, Mr H. A. Johnstone; doorkeepers, Messrs Quinnev and W. J. Martyn; judges' stewards —open poultry, Mr Bennett, utility poultry, Mr A. Hawkins; caretaker, Mr W. Husenbuttle. Home Mission Sunday was observed throughout the Rangiora Methodist circuit on Sunday. The deputation, the Rev. A.- J. Seamer and his party of talented Maoris, assisted at several of the church services during the day. The morning service at the Rangiora Church was conducted by the Rev. A. J. Seamer, ■ the Maoris chanting the Psalms and singing a number of hymns in their own language. At Woodend the Rev. Piripi Rakena conducted, the service. The offertory, which was in aid.of the Home Mission fund, was exceptionally good. Yesterday afternoon there was a very large gathering at the Methodist Sunday Schopl, when the first regular meeting of the Missionary Auxiliary was held, the Rev. C. Blair presiding. 1 The Rev. A, J Seamer addressed the meeting ou the work of the Deaconess amongst the Maoris in the North Island. Interest was added to the meeting by the singing of a number of hymns and solos by the Maori party accompanying Mr Seamer. At the close of the meeting a!fternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies.- i ■ • The monthly meeting of'the W.C.T.U., held dn Friday last, was of more than usual interest- owing to the fact that the members- of the executive of the | North Canterbury district wfere present. The executive, consisting of about 30 ladies from Christchurch and surrounding districts, commenced its business meeting at 10.30 a.m. This was presided over by Mrs T. E. Taylor, who dealt in an expeditious manner with the various matters that came up ■ for discussion. An adjournment for lunch was made to the' Royal Tea Rooms, where an excellent repast was provided, and thereafter the business was continued till '2.45 p.m., when the general meeting of the Rangiora branch was commenced. This meeting, at which there was a very large attendance, was presided over by Mrs Thwaitos. Devotional cxercisos were conducted by Miss Harband, after .which a short musical programme was given by Mesdames Yates (piano solo), Cunningham (song), Chappell nad Trollopo (duet). Mir. Lane, on behalf of the local union, welcomed the executive. The meeting was thdn addressed by Miss C. Henderson, who took for her subject, "Prohibition in America." Afternoon tea was provided, and Mrs T. E. Taylor expressed the thanks of the visitors for the splendid way in which they had been entertained. KAIKOURA. • The g"p""l prize-giiving ceremony took place at the Kaikoura District High School on Friday, when there was a • large attendance of parents and friends. Mr A. Gooch presided. Mrs T Alexander (a member of . the committee) distributed tho prizes .as,,follows Standard 1.. Jack -Kennedy and special for arithmetic; Ronald son 2; Jjorna Norton 3, Richard McKenzie 4. Standard 11., Volette Johnston 1,- Dorothy Osmond. 2, Beverlev Gibson 3. Standard Haywnrd 1, Eric "Warner 2. Marjory Scott. 3 j Desmond "Walker 4. Stand am IV., Opal Parker 1, I'eggy Wallace 2, George Alves 3. Standard Y., W insto'i Mond 1, Phyllis Gates 2, Brenda Smith 3. Standard 'VI., dux girl, Sylvia Schroeder: boy, Stanley Sinclair; second girl, Helen Stubbersfield; second boy. Bernard Sabiston. Sewing, Standards I. and 11., Barbara Perrm. Standards 111. and IV., Edna Robin.son. Standards V. and VI., Opal Parker 1, Leah- Reardon 2. Woodwork, Peraard Sabiston 1, Henry Downes Agriculture, Standard VI., Jack Stack; Standard V., Ray Cooper; standard IV., Malcolm Mclnncs,' A* l " tendance prizes: Dolly Osmond, Edna Robinson, Winifred Cooper, Sylvia Schroeder, Iris Schroeder, Eddie McEay. High School, first year, Mona Boyd; third year, Edna Gates 1, Lucy Boyd 2. Navy League Essay: Jidna Gates. At St. Peter's Schoolroom a pleasant little function took place, when Mr and Mrs J. J. Anderson were the recipients of a sealed envelope as a token of appreciation of their services in connexion with church and choir work and ot. Peter's Girls' Club. In making the presentation, the Rev. C. F. Saunders, who presided, said both Mr and Mrs Anderson had performed valiant work in connexion with tho church. -k al " koura was losing tho services of ••two trusted church" but it was pleasing to know that Mr Anderson was taking up the work of God and would lx! ordained next month at Napier. On I>ehalf of the parishioners he thanked both Mr. and Mrs Anderson for their services and wished them all happiness and. prosperity in their new sphere of operations. Messrs R. JPope, H. Quelch, G. Gates, and 1 1 . Warner also made appreciative references to the departing guests. Mr Anderson feelingly replied, stating that he and Mrs Anderson appreciated very much the kindly sentiments expressed and thanked those present for. their splendid gift. The following contributed to the musical portion of the programme:—Miss Una Pope, Mrs A. B. Clark, Mrs W. Harris, Miss 1* Stubbersfield, and Mr F. Warner.

HANMER SPRINGS. The weather in tho back country last week was fine. The mantle of snow remaining on the high tops since the last spell of rough conditions will have the effect of keeping the sheep down on to lower levels, where they will be safer should stormy weather prevail. Some hard frosts, ranging from 16 down to lOdeg. have been followed by several dull days, with a raw atmosphere. The glass is low, with a further falling tendency. As a fitting conclusion •to the past season's activities, and to celebrate their win in the Shield competition, the cricketers are having a dance this week. The Waiau junior football team played the local team on Saturday. The game resulted in a win for the latter by 6 points (a try each by Seekeep and Robinson) to nil. The winning forwards were better and heavier than their opponents, and their fast following up spoilt tie former's back play. For Hanmer the players most conspicuous were Sutherland, Milliken, Greatorex, and Anderson, whilst. O'Mallev, Rctbson, Thompson, and Creed made the best showing for "Waiau. Mr H. J; Peek controlled the game. In the evening the visitors were entertained at a dance in the hall, the supper arrangements for which were kindly undertaken bv Miss S. Mackay. Hanmer'e next game will be against. Waikan on Saturday on the latter s ground. W. Morrison beat H. Winstone in the Jtnal of tlis knock-out competition rerou.tlr. played bv. i-he- members of the t'clf Club,

WAIKARI.

Much interest is being taken in the arrangements for the Bible Class rally. Delegates are expected from ChristCl, j rc ™ R . a flSi° ra . Motu nail, Omihi, ai }, Cheviot. The principal speakers u t ' 1c Kct?. Ncwlands (Waian}, mfnell (Hanmer Springs\ and Masterson (Motunau). AMBERLEY. The bogey handicap match played on the Amberley links on Saturday was ■won by I. G. Grierson with a score of all square. _ Though the Amberley Club is now in its fourth year, and many golf enthusiasts have played over its course, comment. has been raised as to the fact that up to Sunday last no player had yet done a hole in one. Most appropriately. this unusual'feat was accomplished for the first time on the links by the club captain, W. A. Parsons, at the second hole. The Royal and ancient enstoni was duly carried out.

LEITHFIELD. On Thursday night the Amberley Oddfellows played a card match against the Leithfield Oddfellows in connexion with Dr. Thompson's Challenge Cup. Before starting, Mr J. Fitzpatrick was appointed captain of tho Leithfield team. Mr J. Boyce, of the Amberley Lodge, thanked tho Leithfield members .for the enjoyable evening they had had. Farmers are busy ploughing and sowing both oats and wheat. The ground is on the wet side, but farmers arc pushing on with the work, as more rain would probably stop the sowingtill the spring. This would not be desirable, as spring sowing is not favoured. On whole, the weather for May was a fairly even mixture of cold, raw days, and days of bright sunshine preceded by frosts. Rain fell on nine days, the individual amounts varying from .02 inches on May 22nd to .93 inches on May sth. The total, fall for the month was 2.76 inches. The rainfall' since January Ist is 10.125 inches. _ Miss D. McLean, who has been spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs .D. McLean, has returned, to Christchureh. OUST. The Tuabiwi Juniors were unable to raise a team on. Saturday, so Cust Juniors had a walk-over. ' The senior team (a weak one owing to injuries) went to the Pa and suffered defeat by 16 points to nil. Stephenson had the misfortune to break his collar-bone, which adds another to the list of inr jured. A meeting of bachelors was held on Saturday evening to discuss the advisability of holding a bachelors' ball in the near future. It was decided to organise one for the end of the month. Mr. L. Tyler was appointed secretary. A fine example of neighbourliness and practical sympathy was displayed in connexion with the loss by fire of Mr Pawsey's residenoe. The family lost everything except wihat they stood up in, and a few clothes and articles which were in the wash-house. Almost every family in the district came forward with some little gift to tide them over until they can get. a home furnished again. These were all brought to the hall on Saturday evening, and made quite a goodly show.

SEFTON. " - ■ The,; senioj: football match' played on the .Domain last Saturday resulted in Kowai •winning from Oxford.by 8 points to 6. For Kowai G. James and D. Boyce each scored a try, the latter being converted by A. McNally. For Oxford C.> Mann and C. Watson each scored once. As a curtain-raiser a niite-a-side match between the boys of the Amberley and Scfton Schools was played, Amberley winning by 3 points, scored by.<D. Gee, to nil. The following scores were registered by the Sefton Miniature Rifle Club in a match against the Kaiapoi Working Men's Club five-men travelling team:— E. Peter 70, J. Quick 70, P. Topp 70, T. Dalzell 69, J. Mathers <3B. Seniors: E. Peter 70, J. Quick 70, T. Dalzell 69, A. Withers 69, B. Powell 69, P. Topp 70, J. Mathers 68,' A. Mathers 69, F. Scott 68, J. Lilley 70: total 692. Juniors: D. Peter 69, T. McGowan 68, A. Ashworth 68, D. Schram 66, G. Clarke 62, H. Ford 69, G. Hales 61, L. McGowan 69; total 530. ; ' A very successful social, dance and sale of produce was held on Friday evening in the Rink Hall. It was organised by the Anglican congregations' of Ashley, Loburn and Sefton to help defray the cost of the motor-car for tho Rev. H. F. Ault. Tho hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with foliage and balloons, and with orange and yellow streamers forming a canopy in the middle of the hall, looked very effective. Supper was provided by thd ladies of the congregations. Music for the dance was supplied free by Miss Bowbyes (piano), Mr R. Simpson (cornet) and Mr Rex. Sutherland (violin), whilst extras were played by Mrs A. McNally and Mr A. J. T. Withers. The duties of M.C.'s were carried out by Mr Horace McNally (Sefton) and Mr W. Stringer, of Ashley. The prize for the balloon dance was won by Mrs N. Ritchie and Mr Rule, whilst the "lucky-spot" dance was won by Miss E. Boyce and Mr J. Quick. The auction sale of produce, which included a live pig, was a source of considerable merriment and realised over £ls for the fund. The gratitude of the vestries of the three congregations was expressed by tho J. F. Feron.

WAIKUKU. The Waikuku Methodist Church held its annual anniversary social last week. The programme was as follows: Anthem, Choir; song, Mrs Flaw (Christchurch); recitation, Miss Orchard; song, Mrs Findlay (North Island); song,'Mr Shepherd; song, Mrs Bout; recitation; Mrs Blair (Rangiora); addresses, Kev. W. B. Cuming, liev. C. Blair (Rangiora), and Mr Tull; Anthem, Choir; duet, Mrs Findlay and Mrs Taylor (Bangiora); recitation, Bev. C. Blair; song, Sirs Flans; song, Mrs Blair. Mrs Taylor (Rangiora), and Mr D. Robiuson played the accompaniments. Again this year a party of talented Maori singers and orators accompanied the general superintendent of the Methodist Home and Maori Missions,, the Rev. A. J. Seamer, on his tour throughout this district. Many of the local people took the opportunity on Friday night to hear the romance, tragedy, and triumph of Home and Maori Missions, and see and hear the party in their weird Waiatas, Poi action songs, hymn singing, and folk Bongs. Chief Te Ah-o-te-Rangi and the Rev. H. Piripi both made stirring appeals of assistance in the Maori and Home Mission work. Mr Seamer translated the address of the Chief. Another accident occurred on Saturday night at the Little Ashley culvert. The driver of a car, dazzled by the headlights of an approaching car, ran over the culvert. With the assistance of a motor-bus the car was set on level ground once mor« without mi Iff ring .tttirious rtamncn . ,

KIRWEE. The fortnightly meeting of tho Courtenay Social Club was held,in the schoolroom last Saturday. The prizes for the progressive euchro match were won by Mrs C. Page, let, and Miss Hunter, 2nd; and in the men's section Mr F. Foster, Ist, and Mr R. McClelland, 2nd. The ladies supplied a daintysupper. Tho rainfall for the njonth of May was 2.80 inches. Rain fell on eleven days, tho maximum fall being 1.04 inches, on the 4th. For the corresponding month of 1924 the fall was 2.57 inches; 1923, 11.22 inches, and 1922, 1.55 inches. For tho .five months ending May 31st, the total fall was 10.57 inches, whilst for the corresponding period of 1924 the Ml was 9.70 inches; 1923, 21.03 inches; and 1922, 9.68 inches. During tho latter part of the month there were somo very keen frosts. . Tho Hororata and Kirwee- football teams met in the Kirwee Domain on Saturday, when a very interesting game 1 was won by the local players by 11 to nil. J. Cairns and .F. Hall potted goals, and B. Roper soored a try. Mo J. McHugh was referee.

PUAHA. Mr J. E. Broadfoot, Chief Postmaster of Ghristchurch, visited Pnaha and met a deputation with regard to tho proposal to move tlio Post Office from the present 6ite. Tho deputation showed Mr Broadfoot tho site where it was proposed to erect a Post Office, at the junction of White's road and Harmon s track road. Tho position arose from the fact of the present Post Office building belonging to the Central Dairy, who want the building ior an employee, and the Postmaster at Puaha having purchased a cottage which was considered by the residents as not central enough fjr a Post Office. Messrs Chapman and Mould spoke in favour of building on the site proposed. Mr Mould asked for a resident lineman in the district, instancing tho fact that recently his 'phone had been out of order and that a man had to be sent from town to effect repairs, nces6itating a delay of two days, which, might easily have been more. Mr Chapman asked if the postingbox could be enlarged to take newspapery and small parcels. He also requested particulars with reference to a rural delivery failing a Post Office. Mr Broadfoot said that the Department' was quite willing to meet settlers in any reasonable arrangements. He instanced several rural deliveries which were in operation and mentioned that about a thousand to eleven hundred miles of rural deliveries were in operation in Canterbury daily. Mr T. Millignn remarked th?-t another ten miles .tacked on for Puaha . would lie neither here nor there.

Mr Broadfoot asked the deputation to put all their requests on paper and forward them to lnm, when he 'would place their requirements l»efore the jiroaei- authorities

GOVERNOR'S BAY. Tho annual meeting of thff parishioners of St. . Cuthbert's Church took place on Friday evening in the schoolroom, , Governor's Bay, The Rev E. H. Shore 10viewed tho work of the parish during tho past year, and thanked tho parishioners for tho gift of ii new car. lie trusted that during tho ensuing year he would be able to make nioro frcquonfc visits to the residents of tty> district. Mr Robert warden, read tho annual report and balauocshoet, which showed a small debit bal- ■ ante. The report and balance-sheet were'adopted. Mr W. A. Carpenter, warden, presented the cemetery account, which showed a credit balance of £2 17s 3d, and suggested that, as many of the trees are now overgrown, a working ''bee" should bo held at an early date for a general clear up. Tlio report was approved. Votes of thanks were passed to the organist, Mrs C. P. Jones, for her gratuitous services during the past year, to the wardens, and vestrymen, and all churrih workers, especially Mr C. P. Jones, for the many services that he had rendered with his motor-cars. Tho following offioera were appointed:—Wardens: Mr . A. Carpenter (vicar's), and Mr Robt. Allan (parishioners'); vestrymen: — Messrs H. H. Cholmondeley, C. P. Jonea. H. S. .HalJ, C. E. Radcliffe,. T. Small, G. Griffen, F. Small, and A. E. R-adcliffo. Supper was served by the ladies.

SPRINGFIELD, ! A very enjoyable time was spent ■when the • residents of Springfield and surrounding district were entertained at a social evening given by Mr and Mrs W. G. Breach at their residence, "Wandsworth," Lyndliurst, in honour of the electrician, on the occasion of the turning on of the electric light. The evening was devoted to billiards, cuehre, and dancing, and a vocal item wa3 contributed by Miss Rudd. The dance room-was piettily decorated wit'ti orange and purple streamers. The duties of M.O. were in the capable hands of Mr F. Reesby, and the music for the dance was supplied by Mr L. Allred, of Methven, while a player piano provided music for extra dances'. The lucky-spot was • won by Mrs Barclay and Mr F. Eeesby. Mr P.' Hale was called upon to present the prizes to the winners. Those present included:—Mr and Mrs Fleming, Mr and Mrs Gadd, Mr and Mrs Barclay, Mr and Mrs Beesby, Mr and Mrs Osborne, Mrs Ayers, Mr and Mrs Kennisli, Mrs Houston, Misses Breach (3), Hale, Kobertson, Miles, Cretney, Scott (2), Osborne (2), Beesby, Tallot, MeDofrell, Lock, Chambers, Boag, Messrs Beesby (2), Cook, Hale, Gray ((2), Soott, R uddenklau (2), Maginness, Robertson, Wiley, Houston, l Wright, Powick, Barry, Burton, Wilkinson, Boag, Chambers. Allred. and many others.

GREENPARK; The annual prize-giving of tho Greenpark School was held on Saturday evening in tho Memorial Half. A fuU house assembled to hear tho radio concert, which formed tho first part of. tho programme. This was not an unmixed success, but was listened to with interest, tiomo items were particularly well received, notably the two comet solos, and tho orchestral tnnsic played by Mr Webb's radio orchestra. Tho "Market Report," and tho correct time, as announced by 3lr Small, were listened to with great interest. At the conclusion of tho progranutML Mr J. Stalker asked Blr F. Hubbard, an ex-chairman of tho committee, to present the prizes. .Mr Hubbard then presented tho prises with appropriate remarks and . intimated his istentiaß of giving two prizes for the mostpoaolar boy and girl in tho school. Mr Stalker then moTed a hearty Tots of thanks to Mr E. A. Williamson for giving the radio demonstration, which was carried by Acclamation". The following is the prize-list. Ewrry pupil in the school received a book, out only those gaining the highest marks in each cLuns are mentioned: — Standard 6:' George Gardner lit, R»»mund Bourke-2nd; Standard 5: Hilil Matthe-vs Ist, 'Gladys Bennett Sad. Trevor Everest 3rd; Standard s: Isabel Kimbcr Ist, Leonia Be nneay 2nd; Standard 3: Joyov Williamson Ist, Ellon Hamilton 2nd, Geoff Siraber 3rd: Standard 2: Ward Gardner Ist, Thomas Breen 2nd, Reginald Matthews 3rd; Standard 1: Olivo est Matthews 2nd, Lloyd Hubbard 3rd. ;Primer 3: Margaret Campbell Ist, Douglas Hubbard 2nd, Fred Bartiey 3rd; sewing prices.—Senior: Beo* 3>nlien Ist, Molly Neill 2nd; middle: Gertrnde Brown Ist, Elsie Riekerby 2nd, Edna Peters 3rd; junior: Khi— Legg Ist Bita Schroeder 2nd.

LOBUKN. The second weekly enehre tovraa* mcnt was held* on Thursday cveaing, with a good attendance. "Prizes wer* igiven by Mr and Mrs Goldsbory, uj won by Miss L." Bennett aad Mr Dawson. Consolation prizes vera awajrded to Mrs McGarryand Mr G. BanrtslL A large and enthusiastic cravd watched the exciting game played between the Loborn and Glenmark football tea'm3 on Saturday, resulting ia a win for the visiting team. A busy band of workers spent Saturday evening decorating the for tha forthcoming tennis ball. A reeord attendance is hoped for, as the proceeds are to go towards asphalting the caarta.

KIMBERLEY. There was a xery largp attendant® at the euchre party and aance held ia the hall. The prizewinners were Mrs "W. Manson and Mr Wheeler, crhiio tbe consolation awards went to Miss Al. Dunne and 31r Anderson. At tlw> conclusion of the euchre a dance was held, tho music for which was supplied or Misses Morgan and Winchester anu Messrs J. Dunne and G. Manson. ilr Campbell MoCaoslacd vu 3LG»