NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18725, 23 June 1926, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

BANGIORA. A .very successful bazaar, sale of work, and luncheon were opened yesterday, the proceeds of which are in aid of the Catholic building fund. In opening the bazaar the Mayor (Mr E. Mcintosh) wished the promoters every success, and trusted that good business would be done. There was a large attendance at the luncheon, and good business was done at the various stalls during the afternoon. Progressive euchre was played at the Manchester Unity Oddfellows' card social on Monday night, when there w.as a good attendance. Prizes were won by the following: —La -es, Mrs H. Hartley 1, Miss M. Wheeler 2, Mrs L. Walls 3; men, Mr J. Curragh 1, Mr G. E. Dickson 2, Mr J. Cosgrove 3. Mr Stanley Wright, of Woodend, has grown a phenomenal crop of Yellow Globe mangolds on his farm. Ho has harvested 317 tons on 4$ acres. CHEVIOT. The mohthly meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild was held recently, Mrs E. Swinerd presiding over a good attendance. The meeting took the form of a gift afternoon, and many gifts wore handed. in for .tho flower show and sale of work, which take place in September. At the adjourned meeting of householders, at Domett, no School Committe'e was elected. Mr A. M. Hyde was appointed Commissioner. At a meeting of the session and committee of the Cheviot Presbyterian Church it was decided, in view of the indifferent health of the. Bev. E. Swin-erd,-to turn out the horse for thrci months, and arrangements made to cr •» vev the minister by car to the van* «i parts of the district for the usualls. » vices. It was also decided to celebnue the 30th anniversay of the church with a special festival on July 18th. , A start has been made with the installation of a number of petrol bowsers for the Cheviot Motor Co., Ltd. WAIKARI. A public meeting in connexion with the proposed hall was held last week. Mr .Archer reported on the plans, and after some discussion it was agreed to leave, several suggestions for the incoming committee to deal with. Mr Lindsay reported on the question of t e loan, and that the result of his interview. with the Minister was> f * He also explained the position of the proposed, special rating area, and the apportionment of rates. It was gelded to have a committee of seven holding Sffice for a year. The following committee were then elected " Arres, H.Saundercock, W. W. M cßae, H M. Anderson, G. T. Allan, A. I>Allan, and Dr. G. T. Miller. Mr • C. Archer was elected secretary. It was decided to call for : tenders, as the plans stood, leaving power for the committee to call another public meeting alter tenders were in. LOBUEN. On Saturday afternoon' Mr. H. O. Lassen, of San Jose, California, visited Loburn and was "met by a number ot local fruitgrowers at the orchard or Mr B W. Gimblett. Mr Lassen, who is making a world tour and is spending a'month visiting the orchard districts in New Zealand, gave an interesting talk on -fruitgrowing in . the United States. What he had been in Hawke's Bay and Nelson convinced •him that New Zealand growers proceeding along right lines and were extremely fortunate in having such favourable climatio conditions. New Zealand apples were as good in colour as and firmer in texture than those grown in California, and, if .more finely graded,' could, be.sold to advantage m aiiy of the markets of the world. tie stressed the necessity of thinning on the. trees afcd culling out all app.es that were not "A" grade. Marketing perfect ; fruit. had, made' the . industry a paying proposition in the North-Wes-. tern States. He gave some useful advice on power sprayers and stationary spraying outfits showing how spraying costs could be greatly reduced. ; Sir Lassen was accorded a. vote of thanks and asked if he-could arrange again to address a meeting of local growers on his return from Central Otago. HORNBY-ISLINGTON. A dance in aid of the Hornby. Rugby League fourth grade team was held in the Orange Hall last week. The music for the evening was supplied by Mr Wells. Mr E. Pearce carried out tho duties of M.C. Among those present were: E. Pearce, J• . ear< ?t sen., J. Bridges, M. Baker. McGirr, K. Stewart, Misses. Rita -Williamson, Eileen Williamson, Doris Griffiths, Tira Standeven, Jean Wilson, Marjorie Taylor, Margaret McGirr, Lucy Garrett, Violet Henderson, Thelma Lake, Stella Manhire, Messre R. Lyall, E. J Pearce. jun., W. Freeman, R. Whitelaw, F. Tippett, R. Freeman, J. McGirr, S. Minards, W. Weir, F. Williamson, M. Bridges, R. Stewart, T. Jones,. G. Taylor, C. Meale, L. Finnie, J. Burgess, and A. Cullen. ~ There was a good attendance at the weekly euchre tournament, held in the Orange Hall; Hornby, on Saturday evening. The prizes were awarded to the following Mrs Morris, Mr Hamilton, and"'Mr Messervey. TEMPLETON. The Templeton branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held a Band of Hopo social recently, there being a good attendance, well lover orid hundred being present. The evening vas spent in musical items, games, and competitions. Eight young people signed the temperance pledge. Those who rendered items were Miss H. Mackie and Miss E. Ealam, pianoforte solos; duets, M. Hampton, T. Tuer, and C. Kempthorne, E. Ealam; recitation, J. Mander; chorus, D. Brown, J. Brown, T. Tuer, J. Tuer, E. Ealam, M. Hampton,- J. Shaspe, H. Mackie,- C. Kempthorne. A. Clark was the accompanist: ' Competitions were won by M. Hampton and T. Jenet. Supper was provided by members of the W.C T.U. • LEESTON. Although detectives, are continuing their' ihvestigations, tho person or persons tyho broke into the Farmers' Cooperative Association's store at Lake Road last- week and stole three bales of cornsacks and a dozen sacks of chaff have not yet been traced. Indications point to!the door having been forced open by the use of a.tyre lever. The • large door through which the stolen goods mnst have passed was securely closed afterwards. Previous attempts to-force .the door open had been without success. . DOYLESTON. At the first of a series of progressive euchre tournaments, to raise funds for the purchase of a piano for the Doyleston School, there was a good attendance. The committee has decided to give aggregate prizes at the close of: the series. The winners for the night were: Messrs J. Henebery and G. Aitken, and Miss W." Hantz and Mrs L. Hantz. A short' dance was held after the tournament, . .

BALCAIRN. At a special meeting of the Balcairn Committee, held in the Hall, there were present:—Messrs J. Fitzpatrick (chairman), W. Dennott (secretary), H. Jamieson, H. Hurley, C. Smith, W. Hobbs, J. Alsweiler, G. Hunter, S. Hunter, and Mesdames Dermott and Smith. The meeting was held for the purpose of arranging for a hare drive, which is to take place to-morrow, between Fox's Creek and the foot of Mt. Grey. Lunch is to be had at the top of Bush road on Messrs Ashworth Bros.' property, and tea has been arranged for at the Hall, Balcairn. Arrangements have been made for a concert to be given by Mrs N. Bailey and party, of Rangiora, on June 30th, in aid of the Hall funds. OKAIN'S BAY. The fortnightly euchre party was held ou Saturday. The prizes were won as follows:—Ladies, Miss L. Moore 1, Mrs W. Hobinson 2; gentlemen, Mr Beg. Mason 1, Mr E. G. Mason 2. Music for the dance was supplied by Miss A. Craw (Chorlton), Mrs W. Kobinson, Miss Boleyn and Mr. Lambert, At a meeting of directors of the Okain's Bay Co-operative Dairy Factory, the tender of Mr S. Hay ward, at ,£llß 17s, was accepted for painting. The manager, Mr F. C. Milne, was pr sent in connexion, with the proposed installation ,of a pasteuriser and new 30 horse-power boiler. Mr P. E. Moore (chairman) took the opportunity of congratulating Mr Milne on gaining third prize for cheese in the New Zealand championships. The half-yearly summoned meeting of the Loyal Hand of Friendship Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held recently. P.G. Bro. Eric Moore presided. The_ N.G. referred to the shock to the residents that day in the news of the sudden loath of Bro. H. J. Moore, who ret nit.ly took a position in Now Guinea, i. motion of sympathy with the relah. vO3 was carried in silence, and the llispensation was draped in mourning. The committee presented the balancesheet of the last euchre party, showing a credit of 2s. Two Brothers declared on the sick funds, and sick pay and district account £l7 13s 9d was passed for payment. Arrangements were made to celebrate the 51st anniversary towards the end of July. The election of officers for the ensuing term resulted as follows: —1.P.N.G., Bro. Joe Haines; N.G., Bro. 0. Priest; V.G., Bro. F. C. Milne; Warden, Sister. P. Harris; E.S., Sister Boleyn; Guardian, Sister L. Moore; R.S.N.G.', Bro. L. McEweh; L.S.N.G, Bro. E. Coffin; 8.5. V.G., Sister C. Mason, P.G. The officers were in-, stalled by Bro. Eric Moore, N.G., and each briefly returned thanks for the honours conferred. Mr Arnold "WaTe, while cutting firewood with a circular saw, had the misfortune to have the top of his left thumb taken off. . He was attended to by Dr. Cowan, in Akaroa. SOUTH MALVERN. "Weather conditions during the past week havs been very pleasant, with hard frosts at night, followed by calm' and sunny days. On Monday and Tuesday light showers of rain fell, and .22 inches were recorded. In these days, when every New Zealander is impressed with the necessity of preserving the remnant of our native birds, it would seem that the first duty is for parents to implant in the minds of their children a love and respect for birds. They are sufficiently hard pressed in the fight with imported birds ■without having to run the gauntlet, of the, small boy. One day, last week a group of boys was seen stoning a iantail. As the cold strengthens these birds coihfe from the bush every year- to hunt for insects in more congenial' parts, and their welcome is not as' kindly as it might be. burnham. The second meeting of the Wesley Guild was held in the church, when the Rev. J. W. Parker, of Springston, cave an address on "Enoch." Mr J. O'Hara, of tta local. railway staff, has left on transfer to Chrntchurch. His position is' being ' filled by Mr Campbell, of Orari. Mr and Mrs H. Brears .and family left on Friday for Dunsandel, where they will reside in future. The weather continues to be warm and sunny during the day, with hara frosts at . night, and is ideal for worls on the land. Most'farmers have their season's work well in hand. HORORATA. The Benedicts of Hororata held their annual meeting during the • week. The balance-sheet Bhowed a credit of £ll 15s 2d. A. committee was' Selected' to carry out arrangements for their annual ball, which is being held the third Friday in July. Mr A. J. Harris 'was re-elected hon. secretary, and Mr W. K. Oliver chairman. , • The weather is warm and sunny during the days, with hard frosts at night. The Greendale school hockey team visited Hororata last Friday afternoon to play a friendly game with the local school team. The home team won by fonr goals to 0. Miss. Oliver, was re-, £6 At' the fifth of a, series of euchre parties, organised by the Library Committee, held in the hall, following were the prize-winners: Ladies, . Miss Oliver 1, Mrs G. Timmings 2; mv, Air A.-Oliver 1, Mr Forrester 2. Two aggregate prizes were awarded Miss roii Oliver and. Mr .Forrester. The.Darfield senior football team visited Hororata on Saturday to play the local team. The game resulted ma draw, three points each. Mr Sime was r6 The Glentunnel junior football team visited Hororata on Saturday, and defeated the local team by 8 points to 0. Mr T. Hight was 1 referee. • , ' ■ Mr and Mrs C. Beeves (Christchurch) are visiting Hororata, and are. staying with. Mr and Mrs Allsn. PREBBLETON. A highly successful card toura*TO cnt organised by the All Saints Social Committee, was held m the Public Library. The ladies' first prize, which was presented by T^"p al i ac ney, was won by Mrs L. . and the second, given by ™ "• Hands, was awarded to Mrs J. Hay ton. while the men's prizes <=?£ rieioff by Mr P. Prendergast and Sir 8 McNallv- Those present were. Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr and * lrs Barr, Mr and Mrs G. Downey, Mr and Mrs W. O.' Downey, Mr and Mrs. y. Hands, Mr and Mrs W. Hands Mr and Mrs H. McNally, Mr H Prebble, Mr and Mrs H. Chenr, and Mrs J. Giles. Mr and Mrs J. Nicholas, Mr and M«_ F. Mesdames Middleton, Thomson, Easterbrook, W.' Downey. Hayton Long-. staffe, McNally, Millar, Gallagher, Messrs A. Wood, A. CummaA, S. McNally, J. Smith, G. Smith, C. Woodward, G. Walker, J. Longstaffe, G. Thompson, C. O'Malley, A. Giles, R. Middleton. A. Gallagher, P. Prendercast, and others.. . Since the south-west storm or last week the weather has again become cold and frosty, with bright sunshiny A petrol bowser station is-at .present being constructed in the township, aind is likely to prove a !?reat convenience to motorists in tno noigubourhoodat

SEFTON. A meeting of the bachelors of tho district was held in the Domain pavilion recently, Mr -M. Fletcher presid-; injf. It- waa decided to hold a bachelor's ball on the first Fnday in July and to give a cardial ■ invitation to the benedicts and spinsters of the. .district. Mr W. Dando was elected secretary and tho following' were elected as a committee: —Messrs E. Schmidt, H. Binnie. G. Stace, W. Johnstone, L. Wilson H. McGmre, G. Mitchell, ana . E. Dando. The offer of Mr B. Edwards of Balcairn, to provide prizes, to the value of £5 for. a waltzing competition; was accepted • with gratitude. It was arranged to give three prizes. of, the . value of £3, 30s, and 10s, the donor to be the judge of the The congregation of Stt Michaels Church, Sefton, was favoured .with a visit from Bishop West-Watson on afternoon, when his Lordship held a confirmation service. |The dxurch was crowded. Seventeen candidates for confirmation were presented by>the Rev. J. F. Feron, eleven being from Sefton and six from Ashley. The Bishop delivered an appropriate address. Miss E. Bowbyes, of Ashley, presided at the organ. . . The Sefton Methodist Church • held its anniversary service on Sunday. Tne church was well filled for the afternoon service, when the Rev. W. B. Cuming preached' the sermon. _ Special hymns were sung by the choir, and Mr J. Griffiths, of Waikuku, a former resident of Sefton, sang a solo. In the evening the servioe was conducted by Mr O. Machattie, of Rangiora, who took as the subject of his sermon, ' Can a Man Redeem his Past.'' Mr C. Ayers, of Rangiora.' sang a solo. Mr A» J, T. Withers presided at the organ for both services., . . ... The committee of the public library met .on Monday eerning, Mr P. J. Thorne presiding. The librarian's report showed 306 issues, of books since the annual, meeting. Ten members had : renewed their subscriptions, and three, new members • had the library, subscriptions for the' period being £4. 3s 6d. Sales of papers and magazines realised 16s 6d, and fines 6s 3d—total income,, £5 6s 3d. Forty books of the juvenile section had been transferred to-the school library, and thethariks of the School Committee were voiced by the chairman and head teacher. "Twenty-two new books had been , placed on the shelves and ten more had arrived, which would be available this week. Permission was granted tothe librarian to clear the .old ' magazines in bundles of five for one shilling. The committee decided that further new hooks, might be purchased to the value of £5. The request of the Kowai Football Club that the framed photo-', graph of the 1923 t?atn which won the . sub-union banner, should be bung in the reading room, was granted, the committee agreeing to' the reservation that if at anv time the Football Club possessed a club room of its own they would agree to the _ removal or the photograph. The chairman referred to the fact that since the last_ meeting Mr James Marshall, of Rangiora, one of the original trustees of . the late Mr James Young's will, had passed away. Mr Marshall had been keenly interested in the bnilding of- the librarv and had been the honorary auditor since its start. The secretary was asked to send a letter of sympathy to the widow and family. The chairman reported the bank balance as £2O 0* 11. Accounts amounting to £6 12s 6a were passed for payment. SOUTHBRIDGE. The secondary pupils of the Southbridge District High School gave a concert before a'moderately large audience for the purpose of raising a sum of money to purchase. a gramophone. Choruses were , sung by the .pupils, instrumental selections were given by the Leeston Orchestra, and the follow-, ing give individual items: Victoria Butler, Jessie Gilbert, Olive Howatson, Sylvia Bennett, Stephen MeCarfcin, Albert Chapman, David Bennett, Betty Eggleton, Stella Johnston, Mesdames Hayes, Eggleton, Edwards, Miss Jones, and Mr Eeese. -A vote of thanks was passed to the non-residents of Southbridge who had kindly helped with the programme, and to.Mrs Edwards for her work" in the training of the pupils.

HALKETT. For the past week tie weather has been perfect' for this tiine of' year.. There have been some sever© frosts but the days have been exceptionally warm. All the autumn grain has: been drilled, and the teams are having a slack time.. In 6ome cases farmers are ploughing grass ground, in order that the winter frosts may break down the surface. In practically every case-the best - crof>s of < rape < and - turnips are grown from' paddocks;that *have been' ploughed,in tho winter and allowed to rot .thoroughly. .The roads in.the district are in good order just now, except. for a few pot-holes in - some 'of the main highways.