NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18680, 1 May 1926, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The auuual meeting oi the Croqi:et section of the F.angiora Bowling, 1 enr.is, and Croquet Club nas held last night. The president, Mrs W. E. Barton,, occupied the chair, Tlic report stated that the season had been a very busy one. The Club championships were well contested, good entries - being received for both doubles and singles. The doubles championship was won by Mesdames H. MChappell and W. Dickson. Miss GibbsJordan was the singles champion. The president's prizes for a break competition in two grades, was won by Miss Gibbs-Jordan in the senior grade, and Mesdames Tweedie and Linsette in the junior grade. For sealed handicaps in two grades, the winners were:—Mrs W. Dickson, senior, and Mesdames R. Banfteld and I. K. Logan, juniors. Rangiora won the croquet match against Kaiapoi in the Mcintosh shields competition. The card socials during the winter had been most successful, and_ the sum of £l4 10s 7d had been raised, and'handed to the general committee, towards the cost of the new croquet lawns. Officers were elected as follows: — President, Mrs W. E. Barton; lion, sec., Mrs D. Blake;. committee: Mesdames 0. I. Jennings, W. McKenzie, G. GibbsJordan, G. Dickson, and R. J. Logan; representatives to goneral. committee: the secretary and Mrs Shankland. Mrs G, Dickson and Mr A. E, .Golding were nominated for election at the annual general meeting of the club. The prizes won during the season were presented by the chairman. In recognition of her service's as hon. secretary, Mrs D. Blake was presented with a crystal water jug and glass celerv holder. A voto of thanks? was passed.to the retiring president, Mrs C. J. Jennings.

WAIKARI. The Waikari Branch of the AVaipara. County Plunket Society-held its annual mooting on Thursday last, Mis B. L. Blunden presiding over a good attendance. -The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted.' The receipts amounted to £73 7s-6<J and the expenditure £4l Is 3d, leaving a credit balance ol' £32 6s 3d, which was very satisfactory for'the first year. The secretary reported that the work of the society was steadily increasing and thanks were duo to Nurso Walker who so efficiently carried out her duties. The total number of visits paid by adults and babies to the Plunket room.was §-13, and-those paid to babies in jbheir homes 249. During the year a garden party, and a sa.le ot' work were held and these realised a net profit of. £37,■ A great loss sustained through! the death of Dr. C. J. Campbell, who. always took an active part in tho welfare of the. society.. During the short timo lie was in Waikari Dr. David Jennings.:gave his. valuable assistance, and the society is now very fortunate in having the support of Dr. G. I. Miller, who takes a keen interest in its work. 'Votes of thanks were passed to the Waipara County Council For the use of its room, to slrs W. T. Lindsay for her-help.on social occasions, and to Mrs C. V. Jackraan, the retiring secretary. The following officers were elected:—President, -Mrs It:.L. Blunden ; - vice-presidents,.' Mcsdames C. J,. Campbell, J. .Reader, and G; I. Miller'; secretary, and -treasurer. Mrs lie jj. Johnson; committee, Matson. Earl. Jackman, E. Sheridan, Inch, rrater, Lindsay; D. Macdonald, Traill, and Sister Houston.

AMBEftLfiY. "" The' census that tlie population of Amber lev -Town' District was 346, comprising 163- males and 183 females* > • ... PREBBLETON. -. 850,., Wi Stevetas, • N.G.,- .presided" at the fortnightly inee*sngr of the Loyal Jubilee Lodge, M.TJ.,.and at the close of the business:meeting the members devoted" the remainder of 'the evening to -the entertainment of ' their ■friends; a pleasant time being spent at eards. Those present-were: Mrs Chappell, Mra Kolktnan, Mr and Mrs L. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs H. McNallv, Mr and .Mrs H. Mr and Mrs C. .Hands,fc Messrs ■ G.- Goodman, S.. McNally* G. Walker, E; Walker,' L.;- Kolkman, L. Chappell, and W. Steven's. Supper ..waff provided by theMadies. - A pleasing'little function took plaee in the school, when the ; scholars ';jssembled to bid farewell to Mr T. G. McGallan, who for the' past twelve months has. filled 1 the position of aeting-head-•master. Halßey Gallagher, the senior boy, in presenting Mr McGallan wi'th a silver-mounted walking-stick, suitably inscribed, referred to the happy relations existing' between tho master ■■ and the 'pupils, ■ and said how sorry they were to be losing him. In thanking tlie children for their gift., Mr McGallan said that they had all had a happy time together,, and ho hdped he would spe them all again some time. The.long period of summer • weather underwent a change on Thursday. Strong •Aorth-west winds blew ,on two. • or three days during the week, followed by ' light r&iu, continuing through Thursday night.; Yesterday w,as fine but, dull, The Tain was very . welcome, aud will do an immense amount of good, as-.'the ground was very dry and parched, making tilling operations anything but pleasant, •

AKAROA. The summer weather came to an end on Thursday night, . when rain , began from the south-east, continuing all ;day Friday. The Akaroa Croquet Club, had been taking advantage of the recent fine weather to complete their tournaments in the handicap singles. In the final game Mrs W. M. Buddie 2 bisques defeated Miss E. Jacobson scratch. On Tuesday both lawns were fully- occupied most of ; the day in playing off for trophies presented by Mrs T. E. McKenzie. The winners were:-On lawn A: Mrs S. W.' Hayward 59, and Mrs A. H. Williams, runner-up, 55. Lawn .R: Mrs A. V. Lelievre 38, and Mts H. Harrington 36. .The election of twoymembers to-fill the vacant seats on the' Akaroa and Wainui Road Board resulted in Messrs Jos. Hayward and S. J. Vogan being returned unopposed. Messrs W. G. Dalglish and A. A. McPhail were likewise elected unopposed for the Le Bons Ro;*l Board.

A special meeting o£ the Akaroa Borough Council ~ was beld to consider matters in connexion with .-the staff. There were present: The Mayor (Mr Geo. Armstrong), Crs. H. J. Barnham, T.'.Masefield,-E. G. McNabb, C. S.'Parnham, C. Stewart, and W. W. 'Williams. The Council went into committee. At the conclusion of the meeting it stated there was nothing for publication. A farewell social was tendered by the choir of the Presbyterian Chnrch recently to Miss E. S. Petrie, who is shortly leaving the Akaroa school for Christchnrch. A pleasant time was spent by 'those present in competitions And games. Mr A: -B." Monro presented Miss Petrie,- on behalf- of the choir,' with brush, comb, and mirror. 'Among those who 'contributed itert's were Misses Stenhpuso-and ; Cullbn,.'and Mr. A. F. C. Williamson# ■ •'

WOODEND. • -A x'cry enjoyable time was spent when the ladies of Woodend and Waikuku me: to bid farewell to Mrs G. Eder. who is leaving the district. A short musical and vocal programme was contributed by the following:—Pianoforte duet, Misses Moon; and'Ghfv; recitations, Mrs n. RobertihaW, "Mrs' B. J. Archer. A competition was won by Mrs J. Moody, Mrs 11. -Ward, in an appropriate speech, and on behalf of friends, conveyed to Mrs "Eder their best wishes,'-and presented her with a couch and two easy chairs. Afternoon tea was dispensed., .-•Vmong' those" present were: Mesdames 11. Ward, A. Ward, E. Whitlow, A. Ellis, L, Gibbs,. Griffon, J. McConaghev, B. Hopkins, J. Hunter, F. Stott, G'. Gibling, W. Tomlinson, P. Morriss, G. McQuillan, G. Dunkinson, I'. Morris, P. Whitlow, T. Solomon, J. Solomon, H. Yaxley, I. Roberts, F.. McQuillan, Isaac Judson, B. J. Archer, ,T. Chinnery, J. Keeper, Shilton, .J. Moodv, C. Pateman, J.Ballinger, Poulton, J. Forbes, H. Robertslirtv, W. Smith, Rudd, Misses Stalker,. Moore, Gray. it. Chinnerv, Tomlinson, and Ellis.

TAI TAPU. On Thursday afternoon, in the Tai Tapu Town Ilall, Miss Cooper, organising secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, addressed a re--presentative gathering of collectors and subscribers. Mrs McLachla'n" presided and introduced Miss Cooper, who; after speaking on the world-vvide.work of the Society heartily thanked the local branch for their splendid help." The, hon. secretary reported that the-sum of £26 15s 8d had been collected-in 'two years. The Rev. T.,;J,"tt'allis, who had spent many years labouring on the mission fields of Fiji, spoke favourably on the great service of the Bible Society to tho missionaries. The Rev. F. Robertson also. spoke, and ■an apology was sent 'by Rev. C. S. Wilson, • who was leaving for Wellington. It was agreed that the collectors would visit • the homes in 'the district during-the coming month, the following ladies being appointed:—Miss N, Barnett, Mesdames Pearson, Page, Dulieu, Henderson, '.Tanner, J. S. Macartney, Stanbury;.president, Mrs McLaehlan; hon. seerotary, Mrs . Suckling, After the. Benediction was-pronounced, afternoonjt.ea was served bv the. ladies. . . .

The various roads to. the haunts of the 'wild ducks, have been unusually busy in anticipation' of '/the opening ot' the shooting season. 'Cars laden with all necessary camping' outfit, from remo.te parts of North and South Canterbury, are making their .way to Lake Ellesmeve. The weather yesterday was dull with a sou'-west wind, blowing—a favourable one for. sportsmen. Recent .visitors to the Exhibition iu : cludo: . Mesdamcs R. Macartney (2), Gilmour, "Wills, and Mr T. Taylor. , LE BON'S BAY. At the annual meeting of, household: era of the Le Bons' School there was a good attendance. . The, annual .report aii'd'- balance-sheet' were • adopted', the balance-sheet showing a credit balance of £2B. The following: new committee wero elected: Messrs -A. E. Williams (Chairman), P.' Barnett, j. Dalgljsh; G. Mould, and C." Bellingham,. Mr Barrictt thanked the residents who had helped with .prizes for the sports and annual .breiiking-up. .. . , , The Le Bon's Bay Football Clpb opened the.ir , season on Wednesday, with •practice in. the afternoon,and;. ; fl dance at night.' Music for the dancing was by .JMrs L.. Bailey, .Masses D. Mora* G. Leonardo, and-M. GUbcrt. Mr Barker a-cteil as .AftC.

LEESTON. . At the opening of the 1926 session of the L'eeston class of tho /Workers'. Educational Association,' a lecture ' on "Pacific 1 P.elationsliips" was. given by • Professor J. ,B. Condjiffe, • director, of! the tutorial classes. There wore about; tlurty.stndents present.. Hie' lecturer) advanced the opinion that the fear of' impending conflict' among' the nations; of the' Pacific in the near, .future was; unfounded,; anil that future ' trouble' could be avoided by the setting up of 80ine form of international government by Pacific Powers while good relationships prevailed. At the next meeting a course of study in psychology will be commenced under the tutorship of Mr H. Money. ', Tho death occurred suddenly, at .bis; reside.nce. .near, .'Lecston, on Tuesday night; of Mr David Locbhead, a farmer, well known throughout the Ellesmere' district, at the.age of oo years. Death was certified to be due to heart failure. The late Mr Lochhead was ft, son of the late Mr John Lochhead.. one of the earliest settlers in' tlie Leeston district., He is survived by A widow and one son. The'funeral took plaw in the Ellesmere. Public Cemetery, the Rev. J. C. Young conducting the service. ■ SEDGEMERE. Tlie following were the scores in a shoot'held by the Sedgemere-Lakeside Miniature Rifle Club:^—' E. Alexander 33,.F.. Alexander 33. N. Alexander 33, F. Graham 33, W. Collins 32, J. Lambie Robin Lochhead'32, A. E. Amyes 32. L. Cooper 31, J.: T. Parkin 31. N. Brown 31, W. Nairn 4>l, T: Gulliver 31, It. R. McLaughlin 30. A. Ritchie 2!). R. 1,, Cant 23,'.5. Vince 29, H. Brown 28, W. Husband 28, R. McLauriilin 27", A.Thian 27,' W. Wniohester 27, Norman Alexander 23, G. Biirnett. 24, F. Nairn 20, • A.'Fincham 21, A. Sloan 21, afnd W. Stretz'2o.