NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18901, 17 January 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

* RANGIORA. The annual meeting of the Waikuku Beach Improvement Association was held in the beach hall on Saturday night. Mr N. Archer was in the chair, and there was an attendance of about 50 persons The chairman said, judging by the large attendance, the innovation of holding the meeting; at ttie beach was a very wise move, it nas pleasing to see such a large attendance. The secretary of the Flourn liters' and Oatmeal Mill Employees' As- ! sociation wrote inviting tli& chairman ! and committee to join in their picnic which it was decided to hold at the Waikuku beach on January 29th ana contributing £2 2s to the beach improvement fund. It was decided to accept the invitation, and to tbank the Association for the _ contribution. The accounts •in connexion with tiie beach gala held on New lears Day were dealt with. The gross receipts were £394 9s Bd, and the payments were £206 9s 2d, leaving a credit balance of £IBB 0s 6d. The sum of £<U was taken at the gates and in the guessing competitions. In speaking to the adoption of the balance-sheet, Mr F. Horrell said the committee deserved all thanks for the enerpv put into tno gala. The secretary, Mr I. Meyer, submitted the annual balance-sheet, which showed tho receipts tohave been £524 7s 7d, expenditure £316 7s za, leavino- a credit balance of £2m os -a. In moving the adoption of the balancesheet, the chairman said it must be very gratifying to them to present such a creditable balance : sheet. it was just over two years since the Association was formed, and in that time a great -deal of improvement had been made to the beach, which all added to the comfort of picnickers. Ihe officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:-Patron, Mr F. Horrell; president, Mr N. Archer; secretary, Mr U Harper; treasurer, Mr A. Breach; auditors, Messrs W. A. Rowse and". J. Logan. A large number of vicepresidents were elected. It was decided to limit the committee to sis members besides tho officers, and the following were elected:—Messrs A. G. Hunnibell, R. Smith, F. Meyer, C Taylor, S. Watkins, and Mrs L. Harper. At the conclusion of the general business, a very pleasing ceremony took place, when Mr L. Harper, on behnlr of the members of the Association, presented Mr N. Archer, the president, with a silver mounted liqueur stand, and to Mrs Archer a xylonite toilet set and accessories. In making the presentation. Mr Harper stated that the presents were a slight expression of appreciation from them f° r the efforts put forth by Mr and Mrs Archer in the interests of the beach. In expressing thanks, Mr Archer said the presentation had come _as a great surprise to both he and his wife. It was, however, very much appreciated i Speaking at the annual meeting of | the Waikuku Beach Improvement Association on Saturday night, the chairman, Mr N. Archer, said quite a lot of damage was done to the beach property by hoodlums. They had repeatedly smashed the locks of the .room in which the piano was kept, using a car jack to remove the iron bar. They had smashed up the notice boards ori the bathing sheds, and changed the notice boards on the conveniences. He suggested that the committee post up notices offering a substantial reward for anyone giving information. The suggestion met with general approval. Mvs Pain, who died at .her home on Friday night, waR a very old and respected resident of the town, and was the widow of the late Mr John Pain. The funeral, which took place on Saturday afternoon, was very largely attended; there was also a very, large number of beautiful wreaths sent from friends far and near.... The remains were buried in the Wesleyan Cemetery the Rev. C. Blair conducting the last funeral rites. , . . , „ At the Methodist Church on Sunday morning, a memorial service was held for the late Mrs "W. Horton. The service was a most impressive one. the Rev C. Blair taking as his subject. "Broken Homes." He said that death sometimes broke up the home, causing sorrow and bitterness, in which we were apt to complain and become resentful against our God. Mrs Horton was nctively connected with all the church organisations, and .her loss to tho earthly church would be very much felt.

KAIKOURA. There have been a few fine, sunny days during the last month, but taken altogether the weather has been unseasonable. There was a good fall or suow on the ranges during the wees and frosts will probably follow. Complaint is made regarding the untidy state of the camp sites when campers depart, also that trees have been destroyed and native game interlerea with. . . Mr H. A. Young, S.M., is spending his holidays at Kaikoura with his wife and family. i The members of the Linwood Bowling Club, when passing through to Blenheim, played members of the Kaikoura Club, winning by a narrow margin. On the previous occasion Kaikoura defeated the visitors. A number of tennis players from the Blenheim Anglican Club have arrived to play against Kaikoura. Mr Cyril OMalley, son of Mr A. J. O'Malley, Christchurch, met with an accident at Kahutara on Thursday morning. It appears that the car became disabled while crossing a stream, and he set out along the banks of the river to seek help when the bank gave way under him, and in the fall he received injuries to his head, hand, and body. ' Miss Tillyshort. of Brighton, is spending a few days' holiday with Mrs Vernon Hughes. At the committee meeting of the Kaikoura Trotting Club, presided over by Mr J. J Mackle (president) the secretary (Mr S. J. Mogridge) reported that arrangements were well in hand for the annual race meeting to be held on February 25th. A cup valued at £39 will go to the cup. winner and was on view at the meeting. It was supplied by Mr W. A. Ferry. The Trotting Conference advised that Mr Davey had been appointed stipendiary steward for the meeting. Messrs D. Marquet, F. Messent, and J. Hammond were elected members, and Messrs C. Jensen and "W. Perrin appointed to run the totalisator It was decided to charge 2s admission, with free entry to the grandstand, and to arrange for ban" music for the race day. At the monthly meeting of the directors of the Kaikoura Co-operative Dairy Company, presided over by MJ Alex. Keenan, the manager reported that everything was working .satisfactorily at the factory, and that there had been an increase of 20 tons oi butter manufactured compared witn the same period for last year. It w 35 decided to hold in abeyance the question of arranging for a dairy farm instructor until it was ascertainea what steps the Department mtenflec taking relative to the new dairy regulations. The tender of Mrs G. Palmer was confirmed for the removal or buttermilk at £BS per year for two years. The pay out for December was fixed at Is lid and Is Id. . Miss Blake, a guest °. f .. J *fL, £. - Thomas ofHapuku m^t-thapa^ ful accident on Wednesday K _. fl out rabbrUhooting with a pea me, when the rifle when off and the buHet through one of her bu_ Sd^th h e HospS and * making a eood recovery. anl)oU nced of The " s „f Kaikoura Albert Edward Eu*erm, of Kaifcoura.

AMURI. A meeting of tie committee of the Amuri A. and P. Association was held i the Public Hall, Rotherham. Present: G. Jelfs (in the chair), Messrs \V. D. Banks, G. Reid, R. Gould, G. F Banks, ajid C. Higgins. The credit balance was declared to be £lßl <s. The resignation of Mr G. Dake-Il ■was accepted, also that of Mr E. Mercer on account of leaving the district, .and it was unanimously decided to make him a small present on the occasion or Ins approaching marriage as a token of his past valuable sen-ices to n«?i, Wl 011 ' A motion of empathy with Mr P Moore, V.P., on his illness was unanimously passed, and months leave of absence. Collectors lor the soyoral districts of money for tno prizo fund were appointed. ' The Wge s ior the coming show, March' ihl ' T ele a PP oint<? d- The report of Ztt7 and , needlework classes was revived, and it was decided to adopt l-h hJ?" y -f llop for " onies «nder adi „ ;/' ders " nder 15 y™ TS - ""as acldetl to the competitions.

AMBERLEY. In connexion with the Royal visit io Amberley the North Canterbury Caledonian Society are organising a championship sports meeting. Arrangements arc already under way, and prospects are encouraging. Every effort is pemg made to ensure success, and it is believed that athletes from both Aprth and South Islands and overseas win be competing. The Amberley Swimming Baths are last talcing shape. The contractor has almost completed the concrete work and the pump to supply the water has been installed. OXFORD. The monthly meeting of the Oxford Benevolent and Improvement League was held recently. Mr A. Baxter presided, and there was an attendance of fourteen members. The chairman extended a hearty welcome to Dr. Burnett, who took his seat as a member of the League. A number of societies wrote extending thanks for picture benefits. Two cases of distress were considered, and substantial grants made in each case. Mr Hawke was appointed- to make further inquiries and report. The quarterly meeting of the Oxford Methodist Church was held recently. The Home Missionary, Mr T. W. Featheiston, presided, and there was a large _ attendance of officials. The financial statement presented by the stewards showed a deficiency of £ls 2s lOd. The Sunday School 'and Bible Class were reported flourishing, and the attendance at the Sunday services was good. Mr C. C' Early was elected Home Mission secretary, and Mrs Judson and Messrs D. Hawke, E. Woodfield, and L. Watson were elected to the committee. It was reported that the Rev. Scamer, and his Maori party, would be in the district on April 3rd and 4th. Messrs C. C. Early and D. J. Hawke were re-appointed circuit stewards.

The Ladies' Guild, in connexion with the Oxford Methodist Church, held a "barrow fair" and afternoon tea at the Coronation Hall on. Thursday. Great preparations had been made to securo success,, but the weather conditions were most unfavourable. Notwithstanding this; there was a good display of decorated barrows, some showing great originality, and very fair business was done. In the cooking competition the following are the results:—Sultana cake, Mrs J. A. W'ells 1, Mrs C. C. Early 2; Madeira cake, Mrs Lewis 1, Mrs Munn 2; seed cake, Mrs Munn 1; sponge, Mrs W.. J. Skurr 1; scones, Mrs It. W. Comyns 1, Mrsß. E. Judson 2; for girls under. 16—sponge sandwich, Miss - Lulu Jones 1, Miss Woodneld 2. In the evening the function was continued with competi-. tions, etc., and in spite of. the very heavy rain, there was a fair attendance.

Weather conditions continue unfavourable. By the iiot days at the beginning of the week it was thought that the weather would be more settled, and-.harvest operations would bo advanced, but on Thursday morning a south-west storm cam© up with heavy rain, which continued well into the night. The temperature fell considerably and there was a distinct "snap" in the atmosphere. Very few farmers attended the' fortnightly sale. The number of shep yarded was not large, but there were some fine pens of fat lambs, which brought satisfactory prices.