NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18577, 30 December 1925, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The recount for the election of Commissioners for the Rangiora County and the Kowai County divisions of the Ashley River Trust, took place yesterday. For the Kowai division, in which there was a tic bet vccn .Mr J. i>. Wyllio and Mr R. Pca-h, in the recount Mr Reach lost a vote and Mr D. AVvllio was declared elected- The following are the Commissioners elected Rangiora Borough. Mr F. Horrell; Ashley-Oxford. Messrs T. Dawson and H. G. Philpott elected unopposed). Kowai (two Commissioners), Messrs 1. W-.liio 101. J- T). AA'yllie 0-'. R-angi-ora Countv I two Commissioners), Messrs AY. Stalker 213. A. M. Carpentcr 107. < , j v A cricket match i.s to he played between a. North Canterhurv junior team ind the Christchurch Roys' Association r>ri January 6th. The following; have been selected to represent- North Canterburv G. Smith, J- Dando. G. Allowav. G. Bcere. M. Forrest. L. Parterson,' E. Yerrall, F. Doidgc.- A. Real, Shepherd, and If. Bennett. Emergencies: M-'Mcrrin, H. Kinlcy, and L. Hales. SCARGILL, On breaking-up for the holidays, tho pupils of the Scargill School, with their teacher, parents, and friends, held t.heir annual school picnic at the Leithfiekl Beach. The whole party was convoyed by motor, Mr 'l. N. Gardner having 'lent his motor-truck, which was fully loaded, the rest of the picnickers being accommodated in private cars. Though the weather was dull, a pleasant dav was spent, and a part of the time was occupied with various sports events, tor both children and adults. During the day the school prizes were presented 1 by Mr E. ■ Gardner, chairman of the School Committee. The following is the list: Std. AI: Svlvia Scott 1; Std. Y.: Stan Waller l! Phyllis Harrison 2, James Gardner 3. Allan Gardner 4; Std. IY. : May Findlay 1, Lester Harrison 2, Malcolm Cameron, Bob Morris, Keith Reside, Andc Lamont; Std. III.: Arthur Roberts 1, George-Gardner 2 : Std. II.: Colleen Harrison 1, Louie Cameron 2, Ralph Gardner; Std. I.: Arthur Stone 1, Leslie Roberts 2; Pr. III.: George Roberts 1, Allenby Harrison 2, Isabel, Stone, Hazel Gardner. The weather continues to be warm and verv dry, nor'-westers being prevalent. "During the last fortnight the country has rapidly assumed a burntup appearance, and pastures and crops are alike suffering severely from the drought. The outlook for the stock fattening season is far from cheerful, and cereal crops arc, generally speaking, more or less a failure. A very considerable area of rape and other fattening crops was sown, but practically no rain has fallen since sowing, and in some cases the seed has not even germinated; there is not a good paddock of rape in the district. Rain is verv urgently needed, as the position with regard to feed for stock will shortly be becoming acute , if the drought continues. PARNASSUS. At the breaking-up ceremony of tho Parnassus School there was a good attendance of parents. After a short concert,;given by the punils, the prizes were distributed by Mr T. H. "Wilkinson, chairman of the School Committee, each child receiving a prize. Miss Truman's- prize - for general- progress was awarded Ik> Laurie Hill. Afternoon tea.' was by the ladies. - -The schooolroom was packed- to the doors on Christmas Eve, when-the Christmas Tree was held. The tree stood in the centre of the room, and when lit up with many coloured candles and Chinese lanterns presented a pleasing appearance. Father Christmas arrived in his motor-car shortly after eight and distributed the toys. Every child present received at least one toy and a ban; of lollies. WAIKARI An enlarged photograph of the late Dr. C. Campbell has been hung in the I main corridor of .the AYaikari Hospital. Mr H. Pearce, the contractor, has comi menced work on the alterations and additions to the institution. The.weather continues very dry. and, [ owing to the excessive winter rains, tho ground is in bad condition. Crops generally will be light,,and feed is dry and scarce. Much of the rape, seed sown has not germinated, and what has looks backward and sickly. ' LEITHFIELD. At a well-attended meeting of residents held on Monday night it was decided, to tender Mr and Mrs J. • Sarich 11. valedictory . social on New Year's Day. The annual Boxing Night dance in aid 'Of school funds provided a pleasant evening's entertainment with satisfactory iinancial results. Although the evening was hot, a large attendance of residents and friends from tho surrounding districts danced merrily to bright music supplied by Mrs FTrail. Extras were contributed by Messrs AY. Russel! and G. Trail. Messrs H. May and AV. Jamicson were the masters of ceremonies. HORORATA. At a meeting of the A'estry of St. John's Church it was decided to allow consideration of the lighting of the church by electricity to stand over till the next annual meeting of parishioners. The final meeting of the Fete Committee of St. John's Church was held at the virarage, Mr H. Oliver in the c-hair. The statement of accounts as presented bv Mr AY right showed a credit balance of £llO, 10 per cent, of which is to bo paid to Ss. Saviours Orphanage- A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the ladies in charge of the various stalls and their assistants, and also to the gentlemen who ran the side-shows. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the secretary, Mr Jckvll, and the treasurer, Mr S- WrightThe weather continues very dry and h«t, suiting the pasioralists. who are in the midst of shearing, hut not so the agriculturists, who are eagerly looking for rain. Crops arc ripening quickIv. and harvest has already' begun. Turnip crops would greatly benefit with a steady rain. Mr and Mrs TJ. Rces, of Levin, arc visiting Hororata, and are the guests of Mr" A. Gray, "Pontine." SPRINGSTON. A garden party under the auspices of the S-pringstou Methodist Ladies' Guild was held at "Heatherton," the residenco of Mr and Mrs H. Sowden. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr David Jones, M.P. Afternoon tea was served on the Jawn and in the marquee. Those in charge of. tho sewiiif stall, bran tub, hoop-la, ice-cream r-yd sweet stalls all had a very busy time. The financial result was very satisfactory, the Guild benefiting to the extent of £33. Before the gathering broke up Mr Jones voiced the thanks of tho Ladies' Guild to Mr and Mrs Sowden for granting the use of their ground? and for their generous j^mtanco.