NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18430, 10 July 1925, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

—«— RANGIORA. In the primary schools' football competitions for the Ramsey Challenge Shield, Rangiora defeated Southbrook on Wednesday afternoon by 26 points to nil. Tries were scored by P. K' n " ley (2). I). Lane (2). >*. Trustrum, D. Petrie, J. Harley, and J. Frascr. T). Kinley kicked a goal. Mr. E. Buckley was referee.

At the annual meeting of the Rangiora branch of the- Rriti>h and foreign P.ibl* Sooietv. Mrs Will presided. -Airs T. A. Wills* and Mrs H. Shea-Lawlor were re-elected president and secretary respectively. The provident congratulate.! Hie collectors on their pood work, the sum of £OO baring been collect erl. , , The monthly meeting of 'he school committee Was hold on Wednesday evening. Mr C. W. Tyler presiding. Votes of svmpathv were passed to the relatives of the late Mr C. A. Cunningham and Mr M. Smith. The headmaster reported that the roll mini her was 389. and correspondence was received from the Education Department statin f that the erection of a partition and the installation of a slow combustion 'stove in the 'infant school would lie put in hand immediately. The inspector's report was received, which stated that the school was progressing in a very satisfactory manner.

r iiio rjuarterlv mwtiug of the "Rangiora Methodist' Circu-t officials was held at Woodend on Wednesday, the Rev. C. Blair presiding. A motion ot svmpathv was passed to the relatives of the late Mrs George Lilley, of SeVton. Sympathy was also extended to Mr James Ashworth. sen., Mrs E. Scott, and Mr Hughes (Southbrook), in their illness. Mr and Mrs S. Avers, who were present, received tho congratulations of the meeting on recently attaining the jubilee <>f their wedding day. The membership showed a small increase. The reports from the Sunday schools, and various organisations connected with the church wero verv encouraging. The chairman reported that the Rer. T. Dent and \V. A. Sinclair would conduct special foreign missionary meetings in the circuit during the year. Mr C. R. Thwaites was appointed correspondent to tho ".Methodist Times." Mr J. TiiU gave notice, of a motion dealing with thedivision of the circuit. Mrs 1.. -I • Thorue, collector for tho Met llo /) 18 * Orphanage at Pananui, reported that she had collected £lO 10s 6d. At tho close of the meeting, supper was liamled round by the lady members of tHo Woodend Church.

KAIKOURA. Messrs R. T. Pope- and G. D.Smith, secretary aiid chairman respectively of the Kai'koura, "Dairy Company, returned to Kaikoura. on Wednesday, after attending the Dairy Conference in Palmerston North.

Dr. G. I. Miller left on Wednesday for Dunedin, where he will spend a holiday, prior to proceeding to tho Old Country. A temporary approach is being put in at Hapuku, pending a decision as to what work shall bo ■ undertaken by the Highwavs Board and County Council. Tt is likely that extra spans will be added to tlie bridge, as being the only means of ensuring a permanent structure. It is confidently expected that tho Clarence bridge will be completed by tho end of August, notwithstanding the delay caused by the recent wet weather.

ROTHERHAM. The Literary and Debating Society held its postponed .fortnightly, meeting in the hall on Tuesday night. Mr G. Popplewell occupied the chair. ' The subject was -"Married Life v. Single Life," which brought forth some very aood speeches, most of the speakers treating tho subject from the humorous side. Mr W. Hampton jun led the single argument, and Mrs O. 1. Moor led the married. A .vote was taken, which resulted in a win tor the married by the narrow margin of two votes. "Should Preference be.Given to Empire Goods' .was decided upon .as the subject for the nest debate, Miss M. Greig boms; chosen to support the motion and Mr Palmer to oppose, it.

CHEVIOT. There was a very large and representative attendance of ladies at the meeting convened for the purpose of considering the formation of a branch of the Plunket Society in the district. Mrs Acton Adams, president of the Waipara ■ branch of the Society, attended, and gave a very interesting and instructive address on tho aims and objects of the Plunket Society. It was unanimously decided to form a branch, and the following officers were elected:— Patroness, Sara Lady Campbell; president, Mrs A. Gillanders; vice-presidents, Mesdames C. Mowat, J. Paton, and Dr. M E Irwin; committee, . Mesdames Sholto"Douglas (Ethelton) G K Macdonald (Lowing Hills), P. »■ Chi Ms, H N. Buttle, J>. McLaren J. 11. L. Hiitt G Ferguson, S. Pettingill, L. iir- ,'.,, t a \nld W. Learoan, S. Winsltill, J. A. Aula, a. » Rlltherford B. Clifford, and Mrs G. R " the "°™ (Parnassus); homsecre^M^sJ. R. Be're: hon. treasurer, Mis l. wesi. a S hearty vote of thanks was passed Mrs Acton Adams for attending, and for her very instructive address Arrangements were complete*Jo r a rmn ket nurse to visit the district fort meeting of branch of the W.C.T U. was he hi in U e Presbyterian Hall, the P"» d «™' e G. Ferguson pre. ding> « in ness was dealt with, ana a the official bulletin on the J* we » schools question was read a cussed. At the close of the n b afternoon tea was served, ms u. guson acting as hos*«»• , G Lld of The members of the ladies the Cheviot Presbyterian Ch»cU very successful gift^ social in aid of the Spring Flo™* of Sale of Work. A largen w gifts, was received, -* g ive n evening was spent Items R by the Misses C. B V ner d An Telfer, and the Bcv. V-*™**,, bousin amusing sketch, entlt „ ntp( i and Elsie's Dinner," was presented, thoroughly enjoyed.

AMBERLEY. The following is the dr*rJ* t V.C. clcek and the second iou»a the Campbell Hose Bowl, tob ed on the Amljcriey links £ u jfo ton , week-end:—J. Mayo plays »*• •* H J. Hendren plays TV. Bx «* u'hodes James plays W. Parsons, » ■ s plays J. Oxley, A. Park.nson Frew, Dr. Thompson plays «• * Recl . J. Stratton G. _ path plays c. Bowen 0. J^ffitfc A meeting of the AmterlevA"" and Cycling Club was held m „ Library.. Mr E. Shier p«s«.dinfciaie6ecretary presented an interim « . sheet for the year, which sho«ea .*> finances to be in a satisfactory s» ; It was decided to call the anw general meeting during the pi ft mouth. Anonymous donations o half-ton of coal and a lamb wero as first and second prizes rcs held for a euchre tournament to be this month.

ASHLEY BANK. At the meeting of the school committee, held on Wednesday night., there were present-Mr P. J. Lindsay (chairman), Mr T. A. Pctrie and Mr K. Drake. = It was decided to procure someone to clean up tho school grounds. Arrangements arc well in hand for the social in honour of Mill. Collie, lato chairman of the school committee. ,_,, . . Mr and Mr* G. Hartley (Okam s Bav). who have been laying wit* their daughter. Mrs P. J. Lindsay, I™ V <> today for Chriitchurch.

MARSHLAND. At the. monthly meeting «"•( the school committee there were present Messrs ]>. Goode (chairman). G- Chisnal, F. Jessun. W. Waugh. S. Marsh, and G. Pilkingtnn Correspondence was received from the Kdncation Board stating that the dual desks would he Mipplied as soon as possible. Reports on the cost of installing electric heaters and lights were submitted to the committee. Tt was decided, owing to the ex"es*ive cost, to abandon the proposal. It was agreed to approach the County Council for shingle for use in the school grounds. Permission was granted to the members of the Church of England to use the school for religion? service on Sundays until other arrangements are made. Messrs W. Waugh and S. Marsh were appointed delegates to the School Committees' Association. The euchre evenings arranged for the purpose of raisinj funds to provide prizes for the school children continue to be well patronised, and some very enjoyable evenings are spent. Last week's function was, on-account of the unfavourable. weather, postponed. Recent winners were Mrs Chisnall, Miss Cox, and Messrs C. Dkoy and J. Sclrjmanski. Teams from, tho Ourrhia school visited Marshland to try conclusions with the local scholars, with a result that the Ouruhia girls were defcted at Irnsket ball by 14 to 2, . whilst the Ouruhia. boys defeated Marshland at football by 5 to nil.

TEMPLETON. A social in connexion with the Wesley Guild was hold in tho Methodist Church last Wednesday evening. Prepared speeches were given by Mr J. Wilson. Miss <C. Kempthornc, and Mr Allot, Mr J. Wilson receiving first prize. A Tote of thanks was passed to Mr Blakelcy for judging the papers, after which enjoyable items were given by Miss Voice, Mr Allot, and Mr and Mrs McMillan. A pleasant evening was brought to a close by a dainty supper provided by the ladies.

HORNBY-ISLINGTON. .A dance in aid of the Hornby Rugby League .fifth grade team was hold in lho Orange- Hall, Hornby, on Tuesday. The haili, which was prettily decorated with the club's colours, was_ well filled with dancers. The music" was supplied by Mr Anderson, and extras were played by Miss Eileen .Boylaud, Miss Jean "Webb, and Miss Lilly Freeman. Mr E. Pearce was M.C. A "lucky spot" waltz was won by Miss Sophie Boyle and Mr W. Davis. Among the many present were:—Mesdames Bridges, "W. Freeman, E. Pearce, J. Pearce, P. Nelson, Anderson, Mealc, M. Baker, J. Keriworthy, It. Lodge, Webb (2), "Whitelaw, Davis, McGirr, D. Lennox, C. Lennox, Misses J. Drummond, Eileen Boyltmd, Jean Borland,.Esther Airey, Elsie Airey, Sophie Boyle, Myra Cooke, Ena Moore ; ,(Christ-, church), Louio Hepburn, Doris Griffiths, Tira Standeven, Annie McGarry, Thelma Meale, Maysic Still, Evelyn Price, Lily Freeman, Una/Worts, Ivy. DrummoDd, Dulcie Muir, Lucy Garrett, Rose Rogatski, Waverley Byron, Delsie Byron, Margaret McGirr, Stella Hanhire, Messrs Bridges, sen., Drummond, E. Pearce, J. Pearce, M. Ealam, W. Stuart, C. Stuart, H. Spicer, F. Williamson. J. Kenworthy, J. Stuart. R. Lodge, C. Lennox.. D. Lennox, W Wo-odgate, J. Pearce (Templeton). S. Minards, A. S. Minards, N. McDonald (Christchurch), A. Cullen (Riccarton), C. Goodman (Prebbleton), C. Woods (Sockblirn). B. Neville (Riccarton), J. Knight (Templeton), F. Tippett. E. Ibbotson, A. Pearce, R. Still, H. Horman, L.' Cooke, R. Freeman, O. Longley (Riccarton), F. Parker, B. Dent. P. Nelson, G. Dawkhis, L. Clarke. (Christchur-h), W. Davis, F. Whitelaw, R. Woodham.

KIRWEE. A meeting of ex-pupils of the Kirwee School was held on- Tuesday, /when it was decided to invite Miss C. Sloan to attend a social which will be held in r.bout a. fortnight's time. The expupils had intended joining in with the residents at a social which was held recently, but owing to the inclemency of the weather and the uncertainty as to whether the function would be held, they decided to hold a social at a later date. The following committee was. appointed to carry out the- necessary arrangements:—Mr W. Frizzell (chairman), Misses I>. Rout. IX Anderson, K. Anderson, and Messrs A. Williams, R. G. Bedford, A. G. Hart, M. Hoskings, J. Heseltine and G. Rout, with power to add. Miss D. Rout was elected secretary. It was decided to accept the offer of Mr Smith (Christchurch) to supply the music. The fortnightly meeting of the Kirwee Amusement Club was held on Tuesday. The first prizes for the progressive euchre match were won bv Mrs S. Dunn and Mr J. Barnell, whifst tit© second prizes went .to Mrs H Foster and Mr G. Rout. Supper was served by the ladies, and a dance followed the music being supplied by Mr S. Dunn The Kirwee Schoof Committee has recommended the appointment of Mr i^ a k^VV s at P res ent teaching at South Malvern, as head teacher at Airwee.