NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18569, 19 December 1925, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held yesterday, at which tho Mayor (Mr R. Mcintosh) and Councillors I. 31. AUen, J. Catherwood, J. Lindon. C. TV. Tyler, F. Horrell, and C. I. Jennings were present. Park street was chosen to be the name of the new street leading from High street to the Recreation Ground purchased Jrom the Dudley Estate. Complaint having ljeen received of the reugh behaviour of trt-3 boys at the swimming bath, it was j decided To prohibit them from admission to the bath for the remaind_er_of the reason. The resignation of Mr M. Barrell as caretaker of Victoria Park and other reserves on account of illhealth was received, and accepted with regret. Mr J. J. Matthews presided over an attendance of 11 members at a meeting of the committee of the Rangiora Athletic Association on Thursday evening. It was agreed that a time-limit of "two minutes he placed on the tug-of-mir events, and that- other arrangements he left in the hands of the subcommittee. 'The secretary brought up the question of whippet racing, and- it was decided to leave the matter fn thehands of tbe secretary and Mr G. J Cudbv to make the necessary arrangements.

Tbe combined classes of the Yeaing Men's and Young Women's Methodist Bible Classes held a banquet in the King street Sunday Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, to which their parents had Tieen invited. The Rev. 'C. Blair presided, and announced that the order of procedure would Ik> reversed* and that the toasts and speeches would be first on the list. After the loyal toast, Mr Alec Lane spoke on behalf of the Methodist Church, Mr 0. S, Avers responding, the company joining in the hymn "The Church's One Foundation." Other toasts were then honoured. "The Pioneers of the Bible Class Movement," proposed' by Mr R. Lane, and responded to by Mr C. R. Thwaites; "The Tonng Women's Hibln Class," proposed by Mr H. Ballinger, to which Miss E. Lane responded: "Tho Young: Men's Class," proposed by Mrs E. Rowe, and responded to by Mr Ivan Taylor; "Our Guests," proposed by Mrs Blair, to which Mr T-I. Taylor responded; "Our VicePresidents," and "Our Travelling Secretaries." During the evening a programme of instrumental and vocal items was given by the following: Misses M. Rands. 0. Collins, E. Rowe. Messrs A. Lane, R. Lane. G. R,ands. and 11. Ballinger. The, /Rev. Blair thanked the mom'bers of the two classes on, behalf of the visitors for the very pleasant evening spent. WAIPARA. During the past week the weather has been very changeable. Up to Thursday, hot, parching nor'-westers, changing to dry son'-westers, have been experienced. On Thursday evening the weather changed and a few showers of very welcome rain fell during the night, which had the effect of brightening tip the appearance of crops and gardens. Harvest operations have commenced, and some very fine crops of oats have been cut. Crops of rape and green fefed are coming on nicely. The annual school picnic, which was to take the form of an excursion to the Public Gardens, has been postponed owing to a-n epidemic of mumps among the children. The picnic will probably take place early iu February.

MEDBURY. Last Saturday the annual school picnic was held at the Hurunui Gorge. TJw journey was made by a motor-bus and motor-car, and the day being fine, a most enjoyable time was spent in games and competitions. A bountiful luncheon and tea was served by the ladies. "The following are the results of the various events: —Children's race, under nine—J. Gray 1, T. Ginders 2. Children under school age—H. Ginders 1, N. Barnett 2, V. Topp 3. Girls' race, under twelve—K Turnbnll 1,. N. Craig 2, D. Craig 3. Boys' race, under twelve —R. Honeybone 1, K. Toshach 2, A. Barnett 3. Boys' race, over twelve—W. Honeybone 1, L. Barnett 2. Girls' high jump—E. Turnbull 1, N. Craig 2. Boys' high jump—L. Barnett 1. O. Barnett 2, W. Honeybone 3. Single ladies' race—Miss E. Dalzell 1, Miss Quartermain 2. Single ladies' high jump—Miss Quartermain 1, Miss Gellatly 2. Married ladios' high H. Brooker 1, Mrs G. Dalzell 2. Married ladies' race—Mrs G. Dalzell 1, Mrs H. Gray 2. Married Mien's Race—G. Dalzell 1, E. McEllwain 2, S. Ginders 3. Single men's race—G. Gray 1, A. Dalzell 2,, S. Gellatly 3. Three-legged - race — Mr &n3 Mrs G. Dalzell 1. Mr S. Ginders and Miss E. Dalzell 2, Mr McEllwain and Miss Quartermain 3. The presentation of the school prizes took place on Thursday evening in the presence of a large gathering. Musical items and songs were given by the children. Dancing was indulged in, music being supplied by Mrs Ginders, extras being played by Misses M. and E. Dalzell, and Mr Cedric Brooker; A jolly time was spent, and dancing was kept up till the efarly hours of the morning.

SUMMERHILL. On Thursday the SunimerhiH School held its annual picnic at Ashley Gorge. Games and races were held and the prizes were presented to the school children on the sports ground, in the evening the adults gathered at the school and closed the school year with a euchre party and dance. SPRINGSTON SOUTH. A committee meeting of the Springston South Sports Gala was held in the Memorial Hall, Mr P. J. de la Cour presiding. Two extra events were added to the programme, a four mile handicap and a four mile sealed handicap for speed launches. Mrs G. Dutton, who died at the residence of her father on Friday, Mr William Golding, Springston South, was highly respected by all who knew her, and much sympathy is felt for all her relatives. The funeral took place at the Springston Public Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The burial service at the graveside was read by the Iter. C. L. Wilson, of Lincoln. Those who sent floral tributes were husband, mother and father, Joyce, Willie, Irene and Baby (deceased's children); Thirza and Ern, Henry, Albert and Maude, nieces and nephews, Mr and Mrs A. Leslie and family, Mr and Mrs E. J. Harris, Mr and Mrs D. Hamilton and family, E. Hutchinson and family, Mr and Mrs R. Wall and Misses Yarr. Over 80 children and their parents went to Diamond Harbour on Tuesday for the annual school picnic. The Domain Board have decided to erect a pavilion 20 feet bv 12 feet at the Selwyn Huts. The contractor has made a start, and expects to have the pavilion ready for use on New Year's Day. Several school picnics were held at the two local watering places during the week, also several other large picnics. On Thursday a nor'-east wind prevailed during the day and about 5.30 the wind veered to the south-west and a steady rain set in from that quarter, and it continued throughout the night! - . i SOTJTHBBfDGE and LEESTOIT CABBYINO SERVICE leaves tows Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Stoi&ge Depot, Fanners' Saleyarda. 'Phone 2164. All order* promptly «ttandad to. A trial aoliott•d. E.-MILNSB. Pnpiutoz. U7<Bf

| LEITHFIELD. A novel entertainment in the form of a wireless concert was enjoyed in tho Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening, Mr G. H. Parker's set being the coutribuung factor. The donations received were placed to the credit of St. Paul's Sunday School Prize Fund, which benefited considerably. The majority of the hay-making is finished, and some fine stacks may be seen near the homesteads. Reapers and binders may also be seen in some of the oat fields. The hot weather and trying north-west winds'of the past few days gave place on Thursday night to a cool breeze, and showers of rain accounting for .1.1 inches, and an appreciable fall in the temperature. The total rainfall ior 'December to date if .7 inches. AKAROA. Mr TV. Moffat, who has been acting as relieving assistant in the secondary department of the Akaroa District High School for the latter half of the year, was entertained by the staff at morning tea prior to the breaking-up. The headmaster, Mr C. Hall, in asking the guest to accept a token of their esteem and goodwill, paid a well-deserved tribute to the work he had done in school, warmly thanked him for the active' and enthusiastic interest he had displayed in the outdoor activities of the pupils, making special reference to the football and cricket of the boys, and extended to him, on behalf of the staff and the secondary scholars, cordial good wishes for his "success elsewhere. Mr Moffat acknowledged the kindly sentiments expressed and the accompanying gift, and added that he keenly regretted leaving the school, where his relations with the staff and the pupils had been of the happiest nature. On Thursday evening the scholars of the St. Peter's (Anglican) Sunday School were enterTained at tea iu the Parish Room, after which duly-appreei-ajed function a merry time was spent, in games until a halt was called, when the prizes were distributed. The vicar, the Rev. A. C. Purchas, who- presided, expressed pleasure at seeing so many of the parents present. He reviewed the work of the year, and extended his warmest thanks to the ladies who had carried on the Sunday School so successfully. He then invited the cx-vicar, the Rev. A. If. Julius, to say a few words and distribute the prizes, to both of which the latter gladly Responded, each of the pupils thereupon receiving a gift. A short programme was then staged by the scholars, under the supervision of their teachers, the items including a playette, "The Christmas Stocking," carols by the senior pupils, songs by the smaller folk, a recitation by Mary Cradoek, and a dialogue, "Merry Christmas," by a number of j tho party. Last Monday evening there was a fine muster of the folk of Robinson's Bay in their small schoolroom, to listen to a leetnrette and to view a fine collection of lantern slides. Tho entertainment had been arranged by Miss Iverach, the teacher in charge, for the purpose of raising funds to establish a school library. Mr A. Hewitt, chairman of the School Committee, presided. The Rev. A. H. Julius was the lecturer for the occasion, and he detailed stories and reminiscences of his experiences as a clergyman in the backblocks of Queensland 30 years ago. The Rev. A. C. Purchas showed the slides, and his breezy explanations were much enjoyed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the twt> speakers, and thanks were also extended to the Rev. F. J. Tylee and Mr Harold Parris for the use of their cars.