MID-CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18969, 6 April 1927, Page 9

MID-CANTERBURY.

ASHBURTON. ;x . ' ' , PERSONAL. ' Mrs W,;J. Mullin, who with Dr. Mullin is leaving Ashburton shortly, was presented, at the'.last meeting of the B. Andrew's Presbyterian Ladies' Guild," .with a piece of china, as a token of tho esteem in which.she was held. The presentation was made by Mrs A. G. . Irvine. • * • • . ■ . Mr W. T.' Tregurtha, assistant, railway traffic manager, "paid a short visit ■ to Ashburton yesterday.- . Oar Somersaults. ■ _ Whilo returning from Methven ■ .on Monday evening, Mr E. Smith and Mr A. • 0. Silcock (auctioneer*' for the Ashburton branch of the New - Zealand fanner's Co-operative Association) colhfled, witi: a stationary car, with the result that their car overturned, pin- ; them underneath. Mr Silcock had to cut. his way through the- hood, and a "few minutes later Hp : Smith was Mtracted. Both men were little the orse for' their unpleasant experience. ' Harvest Social. In connexion withl the harvest fes"wliv ®? rv * ces of the Baring Square V j Church, a. social was held on onday evening, when there was a _fgo attendance. An interesting pro- ' ? am ® o .' livaß given, including items "by e. ehoir, songs, and pianoforte solos. UK choir .was under the baton of Mr ■ Humphreys. programme was gjven: demo, E. Miners, A. DolPMn, T. Lush; duet, Mrs H. J. ConWe and Miss E. Prentice; quartet, £ Uemo, W. and J. Corbett, E. HopP ian °f°rte solo, J. Corbett; an- ; VThou Crownest the Year," Joyftp' ° f All, " " Lct the Melds be ' trt* conclusion of the social, the , W nee -which had been used for the t L'— 1 ® was by auction, Mr Br/i* V 1 oma ® acing as auctioneer. The .< g° to the Methodist Irust. -Wakanui Eoad Board. ' Hui ®®®thly meeting of the WakaBoard was held on Tuesday, IW } ' le were present: Messrs F. jJJgwj (chainnan), J. Watson, A. Mr a is' ® re ß or y> and L. Hanrahan. ttentii .*• reported that arrangettetm ! *® r ° hfiing made to have conpot in near the Eiverside to damage had been done culvert by the flood j f w roßl tho Ashburton river. r eeojnm 8 r ®ported that day men would ire,]. maintenance work next toa'« A the shingling of Le BreIt tx' 6 Wo °W be completed. • bott nB a n resolv ed to apply to the Ashlialf Council to agree to pay <hain. 6 °f cleaning the Chertsey I y l co^ s -r- cided to a PP ] y t0 the Coun " - 1 'oad*-' rSI on the following D roni^7^ tie ' s ( 2 ). Hampton's (2), ('), and one each on Wil-

son's, Newland's, Beach, and Cochrane'a roads. . The clerk reported that for the year just ended, there was • a credit balance of £127. The following transfer of laiid'wasapproved: Prom Robert Beatty, Pendarves,; to Allen Winchester and H. E. Watson, 216 acres, farewell Social. A v pleasant function took place on Monday evening, in .the Methodist schoolroom, at Tinwald, to bid fareWell to Mr and Mrs T.- Gill, .who, with their three children, are leaving shortly for England. - The evening took . the . form of a social, items being contributed by Messrs E. Hopwood, Silverwood, Mesdames H. J. Constable, Eaffey," Misses D. Hopwood, and Brown. _ During the evening Mrs W.H. .Robinson, president of the Tinwald W.C.T.TJ. presented Mrs Gill, who had been an activ? member for a considerable time, with an umbrella on behalf of tho Union, while Mrs Eaffey, on behalf of the Tinwald Band: of Hope, presented Mr and Mrs Gill with a leather suitcase. Mr Gill was also the recipient of a shaving outfit, and a gift was given to each of their three children. Mr W. H. Hopwood, m a short speech wifhed them speed and happiness, Mf and Mrs Gill suitably sponding. W.E.A. The first meetog of the J held on Monday evening, % was a good attendance. Mr H. tr. Mi lar tutor of the Literary Glasses, gave S first of a series of lectures on ModD,a»t dwelling 0» twmUctl, c.ntury work. Advance Ashburton Association. The committee of the Advance Ashburton Association met this evening, J?A. Silcock presiding over a small att i e n accordance with -the arrangement square, the Borough Ceun.il forwarded V Watson) stated that this amount had been paid. It was decided that the sub-committee confer with the Borough Council as to the best methods of finishing off Mona souare. where it was suggested trees Should be planted, and that the reserve be utilised solely as a children's playiuff ftrca* , The Beautifying Committee recommended that application be made to the Council for permission for the Association to take over the trees on Northeast Belt, and to replant where necessary. , , , " The report was aaopteil. Beferees' Association. The annual meeting of the Referees' Association was held last evening, when the president (Mr H. J. Chapman) presided. • The annual report stated that with the increasing number of competition games each season, and the comparatively small membership of the Association, it was becoming a difficult matter to find sufficient referees. There had been a very limited response to old •players to-join up, and it was hoped that more would gather in if the Assoj ciation was to- carry on without assistj ance. It was gratifying to note that 1 cases of serious trouble were becoming

rare. .The year commenced with a credit balance of 3s -lOd./ and. • concluded. • with a credit of 9s 4d. The report and balance-sheet were adopted: The following officers were elected:— President, Mr H. J. Chapman; vicepresident, Mr H. Porter; secretary and treasurer, Mr A. Thomson; committee, all active members of the Association. Miniature Rifle Club. The annual meeting, of the Ashburton Miniature, , Eifle Club was held last evening, the patron (Mr G. Hclford) presiding. t . .In the report, which was adopted, it was stated that members must thank the management of the Dixieland venture, which had handed the club the sum of £232 13s Bd, and as a result .the committee was enabled to carry out improvements. Thanks were' extended to all those who had. assisted the club. Congratulations were extended to members who had been successful at the recent North Island meetings, and also in local matches. The balance-sheet disclosed a credit of £l2B 18s 4d. The balance-sheet was adopted. The election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr G. Hefford; president, Mr IT. Sinclair; vice.-presidents, Messrs W. Bryant, I. 8., Eobillianl. j. McElhinney, J. H. Grigg, F. W. Watt, E. Bell, D. Murie, E. P. Nicoll, IT. E. C. McElrea, A. Christie, W. J. Sparrow, C. B. Gass, E, A.'Collins, A.Mitchell, J. V. Deßeer, W. H. Higgins, A. Bray, W. H. Bundle, E. P. Y. Sealey, W. R. Tucker, and R. Galbraith; club captain, Mr A. J. Millichamp; vice-capt*in, Mr A. J. Shepherd; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr P. Clark; committee, Messrs W. Bramlev, B. P. Cookson, D. P. Keir, K. Johnston; E. E. Truman, L. Hopkins, S. Childs; auditor, Mr E, G. Shearman; trustees, Messrs G. Hefford and W. Bryant. It was decided.to open, the club s sea-, son on Saturday, April 23rd. methven. The monthlv meeting of the committee of tW> Methven Public Library was held on Tuesday. Dr. W. H. D. McKee presided, and there were also present Messrs J. Temple and R. Allen (lion, secretary), and Mesdames \Y. Shemeld. A. BonJungton, J. Kilworth, and G. Burrows. . Correspondence was received from the secretary of the Ne» Zealand Libraries Association with a copv of the constitution and the report of the last annual meeting of the Association. A discussion ensued oir the advisabilitv o r otherwise of joining the and after .being thoroughly considered it was decided to join, and the secretary was instructed to forward the necessary application and the fee ° f The monthly meetm* of the 31t. Hutt Road Board was held on JIo P d 'J afternoon. Mr James Car r presided, and there were also present : Messrs W W. Goodwin, J no. \N atson, •F. _\V. Ruddenklau, and D. Hampton. The d&A reported that the Board's teams had been employed '" repairing and shingling various roads All the Board's plant had received attention and necessary repairs had been e ® The plant was now in first-class o:rder \ total of £9B 9s 9d _was still outstanding for rates and the vanous accounts had been placed m the hands of the Board's solicitors fo r collection A } w „. received from the secretary S'X,ltotE tone" P ' rak ?;. Society appealing for assistance.

was decided to make a grant of to tlie Society. Further correspondence was received from the District _ Traffic Manager, Christcliurch, concerning the Board's suggestions for improvements in stock traffic on the Methvcn branch. It was pointy out that owing- to not having continuous loading at Aldington, the Department was doing its utmost under the present conditions. The clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the letter to the Methvcn A. and P. Association, and Metliven branch or the New Zealand Farmers' Union for their perusal. Mr R. C. Todliunter, Blackford, wrote asking that attention be given to the road from Wight man s to Blackford, and Mr Andrew Campbell also wrote concerning tlie road leading to his property.' The chairman and clerk were authorised to inspect and to report at the next meeting. Mr _ "• McDonald wrote asking for information regarding the possibility of forming a brass band in Methven. It was decided that the Board could do nothing m the matter, but".that individually tlie mem- , bers would obtain anv informaton they could and forward it to the writer or f the letter. The Board received a de- | pntation from the Metliven Domain Board consisting of Messrs S. Smith, J. W. M.. Dart, and H. 6. Avers, who applied for, assistance in the way or nn annual jrrant towards the Domain Board's funds. The Board decided to pive the matter its consideration when the estimates for the current year beinnr made up. In reference to the yearly rentals of kerbside petrol,pumps it was decided to- charge an annual rent of 20s for each pump. The annual meeting of members of the Methven branch of the Royal (New Zealand) Society for the Health o Women and Children was held m the Anglican Hall on Monday evening, JM-r J. W. M. Dart presided over a record attendance of members, while also P ie " sent were Mrs A. Grigg (president o the Ashburton branch), and Mesdames C. J, Barker and G. J. S. Fisher, members of the Ashburton branch, ine following new members were elected w the branch-.-Messrs J. W. M. Dart, A. Baxter, H. Reid, Mesdames A. Thompson, f. Scoon. A. Fairey, ACampion, Franks, W. Shaw, I>. Letham, Miss Harrington. The secretary read a summary of the nurse s report for the past year. This sho^f e _ visits to rooms: Adults, 92-1: 938; older children, 193; total, 2000 Visits to homes, 101; new cases, iy; naturally fed, 3S; naturally and supple" mentecl, 2; artificially fed, 10 weane , 5; hygiene pre-natal care, 2; tota, 57. The report of the nurse as rea was adopted and the meeting express*} hearty appreciation of her past The annual report of the committee stated that progress had been marKe in the three most ways, viz., assets, membership, and visits. ' ' assets had increased from £l6O to in the bank on fixed deposit. The active membership had increased from 84 to 103. in spite of the fact that a number of members had left the di - trict. Tlie total number of visits t the rooms had increased from 1001 2055. The report and balance-shee. as presented were adopted, and tlie committee was congratulated on. the cess of their efforts. The election officers resulted:—President: Mrs " e tor Reid; vice-president; Mrs Bland ; hon. treasurer : Mr A. Bast , hon. auditor: Mr H. Green; ronini tee: Mesdames F. A. Toolcy. K. - ken, A. Baxter. A. McKay, R- * " Elliott, H. Green J. Callaghan, W r . Ruddenklau, G. Kelly. J. A. Lawrence, J. Dalton, T. Fairbai . W. S. Jones J. Mauger, and A. Bremer; advisory board: Messrs A. natter, J. W. M". Dart, and Dr. W. H. L).

McKee. Mrs A. Grigg, president of the Ashburton branch of the Society, addressed bHe meeting. congraiulated the Methven sub-branch on _tlia past success, and mentioned the that they were the most financial subbranch. She also gave a short resume of the work of the Society in other places. ■ RAKAIA. Li tlie Methodist Church on Monday evening a complimentary social was tendered to Mr W. J. Henderson, who lias been in charge of the EakaiaMethven circuit for the past two years, •and is now removing to Cromwell, Mr H. Ayers, of Methven, Spoke of the good work done there by Mr Henderson, and on behalf of the t Mcth\ en people wished him prosperity and happiness in his new work. On behalf of the Eakaia congregation, Mr Hopwood spoke of the zeal and energy of Mr Henderson and of his popularity in the district. The Kevs. A. S. Morrison and»J.' C. Hawksworth regretted Mr Henderson's departure, and wished him success at Cromwell. On .behalf of the Eakaia and Methven members, Miss. Gladys Hunt presented Mr . Henderson with a cheque. Mr Henderson suitably returned thanks. Afterwards, supper was served, and the remainder of the evening was spent in parlour games and music. At Eokeby on Sunday afternoon, Mr Hendeison was met by his Rokeby congregation and presented with a set of military hair brushes, Mr Hampton making the presentation. Mr Henderson, in reply, regretted leaving a district where he had made so many friends.The monthly meeting of* the South Eakaia School Committee was held in the .sehool on Monday evening. There were present: Rev. A. S. Morrisoifl (chairman), Eev. J._ C. Hawksworth, Messrs W. J. Lee, E. Breach, A. Oliver, and C. Evison. The head teachers' report showed a rojl number of 147, with an average attendance of 130 for the first quarter. A good many children had been absent owing to gastric influenza. It was decided to tar seal the clay floors of the shelter shed. It was agreed that the extra holiday granted by the Governor-General be added to the Easter holidays. It was decided to ask the Board's architect to interview the committee in' connexion with the proposed alterations to the senior class-room. With a view to keeping down the growth of broom, it was decided to plant pine trees on the part of the playground affected. The Eakaia Football Committee was granted permission to cut down trees for electric light poles. The regular meeting of the Edith Cavell (Eebekah) Lodge was held on Monday evening, Sister A. Shannon, KG., presiding. Three new members w ere "proposed for initiation, and it Tvas decided to ask the officers of the Daphne Lodge to conduct the initiation ceremony. Sister A. Shannon, Jf.G., expressed the regret of members at losing the services of Sister Morev, V.G., who is shortly to be married, bister Newman, P.N.G., on behalf or the Edith Cavell Lodge, presented Sister Morey with a bedroom clock, a honey jar, and some Doulton ware, and wished her happiness in her future life. Bro. Newman also spoke, and those present sang "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." Sister Morey returned thanks.

v ANAMA. The monthly meeting of the Anama Road Board was held in the Board's office on when there were present: Messrs D. Duff (chairman), D. J. Morrow, G. W. Ross, R. Nosworthv, and J. W. Richardson. The overseer reported that the road from Mclver to the Anama railway station bad been completed, and the roadman was now shingling the CavendishBrothers road. The work would be completed very soon. The contract for the shingling of Coskeries road for 75 chains was nearly completed, and the Anama-Valetta road formation was in the course of completion. Out of three applicants, B. Toner was appointed permanent roadman, and it was left in the hands of the overseer to appoint a permanent man for the shingle pit. The following transfer of land was granted .—Mr E. W. Roberts to Mr D. G. Wright. LITTLE RAKAIA. At a social function in the Little Rakaia School on Friday, a farewell wa s tendered to Miss Jones, the teacher, : who is leaving the district. The chairman (Mr F. H. Greenwood) spoke of the ability Miss Jones ha< &n as a teacher, and of her good

qualities as a resident, and on behalf of the people, presented her with a hair brush and mirror and a travelling rug! Mr W. C. Eggleton also referred to the good work done by Miss Jones, who made a suitable reply. The chapman extended a hearty welcome to Mr R Carleton, the new teacher. First prizes for a euchre tournament were won bv Mrs A. Carroll and Mr A. Hutcheson, and the seconds by Mrs A. J. Beamsley and Mr Eggleton. Supper was served, and a dance followed, Mesdames Scott and McEvedy supplying the music. Miss K. Gillespie contributed a song, and Miss Mason a recitation. "Auld Lang Syne" concluded an enjoyable evening. COLDSTREAM. A meeting of the Library Committee wa3 held last week, there being present : Mr D. A. Little (chairman), Miss Thomson, Mi's Bargh, Messrs A. Bond, R. Bonnington, and. G. McKenzie. The secretary reported having received a Government subsidy of £l2, and, as the winter months were/approaching, it was. unanimously decided to use the money at once for the purchase of new books. ■