NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19026, 14 June 1927, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA.

The picture to be shown at Everybody's, at the Town Hall, this evening, is the amusing comedy drama, ''Love 'Em and Leave 'Em," a droll and vastly clever story, the situations of which are as promising as the title suggests. Interpreting the characters of this picture are Louise Brooks, Lawrence Gray, and Evelyn Brent, the eternal triangle, but it is this old aiic simple plot presented in an entirely new guise, with a lot more humour than melodrama, and plenty of romantic interest. "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" tells an intriguing ancl fascinating tale, and the splendid acting goes far in making it as entertaining as it is. On Thursday, Mary Pickford »n "Sparrows" will be screened, and The Perfect Sap"' on Saturday. The box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, and dav sales are at the Golden Gate Confectionery Shop.

KAIAPOI.

A unique service was held in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Kaiapoi, on Sunday evening. The service Avas broadcast from St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch, where the Kight Rev. G. McNeur, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, was preaching. The transmission at the beginning of the service was defective, but afterwards improved. The anthems by the choir were well received, and the preacher was heard to advantage, every word of a most informative address being clearly heard and much appreciated. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, a good congregation assembled to participate in the. service. Mr R. Ogilvie operated a nine-valve receiving set, which he had recently imported from America, with excellent results.

AMBERLEY.

At the monthly meeting of the Amber ley School Committee there were present: Mr W. Boyco (chairman), Messrs E. Chamberlain, C. J. Hadley, and A.' Lukey. The master's report was received, showing the attendance to be very good, only a few of the small children "being away. Miss E. Moore tendered her resignation as assistantmistress at the Amberley school as from June 30th.

There was a good attendance at the fortnightly social held in the parish hall. The music for the dance was supplied by Miss Rhodes. The prizewinners for the last two weeks were: Ladies, Mis 3 F. Hart 1, Mrs H. Kidd 2; men, Mr J. Boyee 1, Mr M. Smith 2; ladies, Mrs Hans Busch 1, Mrs W. White 2; men, Mr C. Wood 1, Mr E Rickerby 2. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Marsh and Mr R. Bnrnie, the prizes being given by Mrs Adams.

SPRINGSTON.

. The weekly euchre and dance were well patronised on Saturday evening. After a very enjoyable series of games the following were announced the prizewinners:—Ladies, Miss S. Smith 1, Mrs T. Kimber 2; men, Mr J. F. Hill ], Mr G. W. Tyson 2. After supper had been handed round the hall was cleared for dancing, music being supplied by Mr R. Wall, junr., and extras being contributed by Mrs W. Greenslade. Mrs W. Dallard gave prizes for a Monte Carlo waltz. These were won by Miss M. Hill and Mr E. Wilson. Mr H. Sail was M.C.

WAIPARA.

After a long period of dry weather and a succession of frosts, rain set in from the south, and continued throughout Sunday, with snow on the higher levels. This rain was welcomed by everyone, as it is needed for pasture feed.

Mr Barnes, physical culture instructor to the Education Board, paid a visit to the local school last week on his way to Kaikoura. Mr and Mrs Percy Jones, late of Tcddington, are spending a holiday with Mrs A. Whyte, 'The Terraces." Waipara. Miss T. Sloan, "Wnipara School, who has obtained leave of absence, is being relieved by a Christchureh teacher.

SCARGILL

During the week-end, the district was favoured with a fore-taste of wintry weather, and rain foil steadily from Saturday evening to Sunday night. The fall recorded was 1.29 inches up till 8 a.m. on Monday morning, when the weather cleared a little. This is the heaviest fall registered since November Ist, when 1.85 inches fell in 48 hours. The rainfall for the 12 months ending May 31st, was 18.86 inches. On Friday evening, the Alexandra Hall, Scargill, was packed to the doors when the local concert and amateur dramatic party, "The Dandies," presented for the first time their sparkling musical comedy, "The Godfather. : This entirely original and entertaining four-act comedy was produced under the capable direction of Mr-E. Vincent, and although the players were handi; capped by several last-minute changes in the cast the performance went without a hitch The electric lighting and effects and the charming and appropriate costuming were special features, and the whole performance was highly reminiscent of professional pantomime, of exceptional merit The work entailed in its production must have been considerable and those responsible are to be heartily congratulated. The following is the cast of characters: —Sir Charles Bing, Mr S. Greig; Lady Helen Bing (his wife), Miss Kate Sands; Rose Marie (their daughter). Miss Leila Greig; Don Pedro, Mr O. Johnson; Lord Ketchum, Mr B. Coe; Lord Doham, Mr E. Vincent; Nanette, Miss Jean Cameron; Jeanette, Miss Ida Moore; the Rajah of Bang, Mr J Cameron; Achmed, Mr L. McNaughton; Fatima, Miss Kate Sands; the "horse," Mr B. Coo. Miss Eleanor White very ably assisted the party in her capacity as pianiste, and Mr '.. Fairbairn acted as stage-manager. Mr L. McNaughton was in charge of the electrical effects, and the producer and manager for the party were Mr E. Vincent and Mr B Coe respectively. At the conclusion of the performance tho party was accorded an ovation, and afterwards entertained at supper by Mr and Mrs 0. Johnson. Supper was provided for the audience by the ladies, and a jolly dance was subsequently continued until an early fiour. The proceeds of the entertainment will be equally divided between the local Presbyterian Church funds and St. Saviour's Orphanage. During the next fortnight the performance will he repeated on behalf of various funds at Omihi, Waikari, and Hawarden.

AKAROA.

A meeting of the directors of the Peninsula Sale Yards Company was held at Duvauchelle on Friday. Present: Messrs J. B. Thacker (in the chair), E. Hay, and T. Stewart. A letter was received from the Commissioner of Taxes asking for a list of the names of the company's shareholders. The secretary reported that he had forwarded the information. The amount received for yards fees at last sale was £ll Is. The chairman on the business transacted at the meeting of the Rabbit Board, hold ab Duvauchelle recently. He stated that as the company was one of the P" me movers to have the meeting held locally, it was satisfactory to know thai; extra rabbifcters were to be employed. After discussing the spreading of noxious weeds on the Peninsula, it was decided to request the Akaroa County Council to approach the Agricultural Department and enquire if the Department's inspectors had the necessary power to force owners of land to destroy gorse and blackberry on their properties, and if not, to enquire if it would be possible to have legislation passed giving local bodies power, 'o force owners to clear their properties, and if thev failed to do so, to employ labour and charge the cost against the land. The Peninsula Rugby competitions were continued on Saturday in fine weather. Playing at Akaroa, the home team were defeated by Little River by 14 points to three. At Little River, the Maoris defeased Le Bon's by 37 points to eight. Mr F. Yxmng, who has been assistant keeper at the Akaroa lighthouse since lust August, has been transferred to Moeraki, and left here on Friday. Mr A. W. Youne, head keeper, »t the lighthouse, has received an appointment in the Customs Department at Auckland, and will he leaving for the north bv the first trip of the Tutanekai, which will prohahly he within the next few weeks. After a few sunny days, the weather chanced round to the south-west, and verv heaw rain fell on Saturday night, and continued heavy showers fell all day Sunday and throughout the night.

PREBBLETON.

A seven-a-side football match played between the Ladbrooks and Prebbleton schoolboys on the latters' ground on Friday afternoon resulted in a win for Ladbrooks by 15 points to 12. Mr S. Bigham was referee. On Thursday, a barrow fair, organised by the members of the Presbyterian Church, to assist their new Church building and furnishing fund, was held in -.he public hall. The gaily-decorated barrows laden with innumerable useful and ornamental goods formed an attractive spectacle, and brisk business was done during both afternoon and evening. The ladies in charge of the various barrows were: Work, Mrs G. Millar; fancy, Mrs J. W. Kingan; cakes. Miss Iris Bigham; Indian barrow, Mesdames H. Taylor and J. Drummond; garden produce, Mr Harding; jams and preserves. Mesdames G. Chesmar and L. Clarke; streets. Misses Haneox; surprise barrow, Mrs Morris; snowball. Miss L. Millar; Christmas tree. Miss B. Southen: tea-room. Mrs Harding, Mrs A. McDonald, Mrs JHarding, Miss F. McDonald; shooting, Messrs J. W. Prebble and S. Bigham; darts. Mr J. Smith. The winners of the prizes for the best decorated barrow were Mesdames L. Clarke and G. Chesmar. Guessing competitions were won as follows: —Picture. Mrs Drummond; cake No. 1, Mr Horace tTrew; cake No. 2. Miss Esme Hall; cake No. 3. Mr A Smith; blocks. Halsey Gallagher; cushion. Mr W. Busch: cushion and runner, Mrs F. Hill; doll No. 1. Miss Daohne Partridge; doll No. 2. Mrs Patohett; lac'ies nail driving, Mrs J Anderson: men's nail driving. Mr J. Kinean: pig, Mr Avant: knives. Mr J. Harding. A substantial sum was cleared as n result of the sale, and the prize for the person gnpssinjr the amount raised was won by Mr G. Chesmar.

ROLLESTON.

The series of weekly euchres and dances were advanced a further stage on Saturday evening, the prizes being won by: Ladies Mrs W. Anning (Springston) 1, Mrs H. Marshall 2; men. Mr D. Thompson 1, Mr C; Jeffs 2. After supper had been served the usual dance was held, music being supplied by Mr J. Barnes, who was also M.C.

ASHLEY BANK.

There was a great deal of interest in the meeting of the Sefton and Ashley school football and basketball teams at \shlev on Thursday, tdie matches beinc the first of the competitions. 4f£? a «ood game, the home team won the football match by 14-ml; the basketball team losing to Sefton 12-6. After the games, afternoon tea was dispensed by some of the ladies of the 'iho senior basketball team visited Rangiora on Saturday, and playeda match with the Rangiora Borough Old Girls After a fast game, the Ashley team won by 16 points to 6. Miss h. Rogers was the referee. The visitors were entertained at afternoon tea by the home team. Saturday was overcast and cold, -with a keen wind from the north-west. Early on Sunday morning heavy rain commenced to fall, and continued steadily throughout the day. A great deal of snow has fallen on the- higher levels. The weather .still continues unsettled and is very cold.

HALKETT

A meeting of the Conrtenay-Paparua Ploughing Match Association was held in tho A. and P. Rooms on Saturdav. The president, Mr A. E. Lang- j dale-Hunt, presided over a very large , attendance of members. The Ground Selection Committee reported . having j inspected several paddocks, and' recommended that the match be held on Mr F G. Sowden's farm at Aylesbury. After fully discussing the position it was decided to ask the Ground Selection Committee to make further inspections and report to the secretary. The following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year-.—Patrons, Hon. Mr Buddo, M.P., and Mr H. S. b. Kyle M.P.; president, Mr A. E. Langdale-Hunt; vice-presidents, Messrs M E. Jenkins; F. G. Sowden, M. Wilson, K. Murchison, W. Phillips, H. W. Jennings, Jas, Curragh, A. 11. Carter, D. Gallagher, W. B. Rout, G. Begg, and T. Amos; treasurer, Mr E. McLeman; general committee, Messrs W Harwood, A. Mason, G.C Jowers, H. E. Cross, A. R. Carter,.R. Henderson, L. Chambers, G. Wilson, \V. A. Wilson, C. Wilson, A. D. Thompson, J. Calder. W. Boyle, A. Anderson, A. Collins, R. McMeekin, and H. Foster. Several of the conditions in the various events were amended. It was unanimously decided to hold a dog trial in conjunction with the ploughing match. The following were elected a committee to arrange matters: —Messrs A. Anderson, P. Bulnois, G. Henderson, A. Collins, H. E. Cross, E. W. McMeekin, D. L. Wilson, and W r . Harwood. It was decided to hold two classes, an open class and a farmers' class. It was agreed to accept the offer of the trustees of the Hororata Ladies' Challenge Cup, of their silver cup, and to award the cup to the district ploughman doing the best all-round work. Tho sec-' •retary was asked to write the trustees and thank them for their offer. A small committee consisting of Messrs A. Anderson-, W r . Harwood, T>. Gallagher, G. Begg, W. B. Rout, A. D. Thompson, H. Foster, and M. E. Jenkins, was elected to make arrangements in connexion with the social to be held on the night of the match. Rain began to fall at Halkett during the early hours of Sunday morning, and continued almost unceasingly nntil late in the afternoon. A very cold south-west wind blew all day, and. at times rain fell in torrents. Seventy points of rain were recorded on Sunday night, making a total for the, past fourteen clays, aiucc the drought broke, of 1.80 inches. It is almost certain that there will be some severe frosts when the weather clears, as the hills are well coated with snow.

SPRINGFIELD.

The weather here is very cold. Snow commenced to fall on Sunday morning, but it did not lie on tho ground as rain set in and continued yesterday. Hopes are entertained for a fine week during the Canterbury Collie Championships, which are to be held at Springfield on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday if necessary, June 16th, 17th, and 18th. • • The fortnightly euchre party and dance were held on Saturday evening m the Springfield Town Hall. The winners were:—Ladies, Mrs B. Robertshawl, Mrs R. Innes 2; men, Mr E. Taylor 1, Mr J. Rutledge2. Music for dancing was played by Miss D. Innes, Mr 15. Odgess, and Mr C. Smith. Most of the success of these euchre tournaments and dances is due to the energetic chairman, Mr W. Donovan, and his committee. The school children are benefiting considerably from the proceeds. A ladies' hockey match was played on Saturday at the Springfield Domain between Glentunnel and Springfield. The game was not finished owing to. rain, but Springfield were winning by 11 goals to 1. Goals for Springfield were scored by Miss K Millar (4), Miss B. Butterfield (4), Miss Nankervill (2), Mrs Atkinson (1). Miss R. Price scored Glentunnel's only goal.

KIRWEE.

The weather was very bleak on Saturday and the sky was overcast. In the evening the wind blew up from the south-east. Light vain fell at times and there were showers most of the night. Early on Sunday morning the wind changed to the southwest and blew strongly all day. H was accompanied by heavy rain at times and the weather was bitterly cold. Forty-four points of rain were registered, with another 15-points on Stmdav night. Yesterday the weather was' still cold and stormy with every appearance of more showers. The fortnightly meeting of the Courtenay Social Club took place in the echoolroom on Saturday evening when a large number of people attended. A very pleasant evening was spent in card-playing and # dancing. The prizes for the progressxv© euchre match were won as follows:—Ladies, Miss B Seaton 1, Mrs J. Anderson i\ men, Mr H. G. Weir and Mr Courtenay 1, Mr McLeunan 2. Music for the dance was supplied by Mrs A. L. Stewart and Mr A. G. Hart. Supper was provided bv the ladies. A meeting of bachelors and spinsters was held recently to make arrangements for their annual ball. There was a good attendance over which Mr B. T. Roper presided. It was decided to hold the ball in July and the following officials were appointed:—Mr B. T.. Roper man), Miss A. Guthrie and Mr R. W McMeekan (joint secretaries), Misses D. Rout, Begg, and M. B. Hunter and Messrs Austen Oolee, J?. McNae.. and H. James.

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