NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19062, 26 July 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. A particularly fiue picture is to be shown at Everybody's, at the Town Hall, this evening, in the dramatic film, "Mew York," with an all star cast', including Lois Wilson, Ricardo Cortez, and Taylor. It is, in a- wav a society drama, with somethrnVof the purely dramatic and a little of the tragic, but its delightfully droll and unconscious humour, bubbling over at every opportunity, makes the story as thoroughly human a one as the screen has ever portrayed. It received enthusiastic Press reports during its- Chnstchurch .season, and should draw as large and appreciative audiences at the Town Hall as it did in the City. Admirably directed, and acted by the players with excellent understanding, "New York" stands as one of the best films produced by Paramount. On Thursday, Ronald Oolman and Vilma Banky will appear in "A Night of Love." a dramatic romance "of marvellous power and beauty, while Milton Sills's great epic, "Men of Steel" will be screened on Saturday. The box plans are at The Bristol, and day sales are at the Golden Gate Confectionery Shop.

KAIAPOI. Tho Kaiapoi branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held a very successful smoke concert in the Drill Hall, Kaiapoi, on Saturday evening, tho president, Mr S. J. Richards, presiding over a large attendance of members "and visitors from Rangiora and other centres. The report on the annual ball was submitted, the profit being over £3O, which was considered most satisfactory This amount, with the receipts from the "Poppy Day" sales, was available for the relief of unemployed returned soldiers if the necessity arose. Mr McLeod, president of the Rangiora branch, gave a resume of the business transacted at the annual conference recently held in Wellington, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his report. An excellent musical programme was contributed by Messrs. J. Bax, A. Clothier, Sturgess, Howe, Reynolds, W. MoPartlin, Woods, Wallace, Cuddon, and others. . The programme was greatly appreciated by those present. The Kaiapoi Brass Band, asisted by members of the Rangiora Band, gave an excellent programme in the Grand Theatre, Kaiapoi, on Sunday evening. Mr J. North and Miss E. Thome gave eolos between the selections, which were much appreciated. A collection was taken up on behalf of the band fund.

HANMER SPRINGS. On Saturday afternoon keen interest was displayed in a hockey - match between the ladies' hockey team and the male staff of Queen Mary Hospital, the ladies winning by four goals to three. The game was very fast, and the win was a meritorious one, as there were a number of ex-hockey players among the staff team. For the victors goals-were scored by Mrs Halkett and Misses Hart, McAulay, and V. Burns, Messrs Smith, Mansfield and Reese scored for the losers. Mr R. Corkin was referee. During the week-end a stroke competition was played by the lady members of the Hanmer Golf Club, and was won by Mrs Montgomery with a score of 89—19—70. Mrs Lumsden was second with 83—11 —72. On Saturday evening there was a good attendance at a social evening held in the Hanmer Hall for the purpose of -augmenting the Anglican Qhurch ..Building 'Fund. Music was supplied by Mrs Stevenson, Miss Parsons, and Miss Hett. Several hard frosts varying from 10 to 16 degrees were experienced during the past week. On Saturday night rain fell for a few hours and the surrounding hills were lightly covered with snow.

CULVERDEN. The Cheviot ladies' hockey team met the local team on Saturday, and after an interesting game, defeated them by 8 goals to one. The local football teams played Kaikoura on the home ground, ana two interesting games resulted, ihe KaikoUra juniors proved too good tor the local team, defeating them by u* to 3. However, in the senior match, the tables were turned,.*Culverden winning by 14 to three. Neither team was at full strength. Kaikoura being the worse off in this respect. At halttime, Kaikoura led three-nil, but va the second spell the local team asserted itself and easily had the better of the game. . . . , ' In the evening, the visiting teams both hockey and football were entertained at a dance, which was well attended. Dancing was indulged m until midnight to music by O. Surndge s orchestra.

ROTHERHAM. A dance given by the School Committee for the purpose of raising funds for the prize and picnic fund, was held in the hall, and was well atThe *Mt Palm hockey shield competition was advanced a further step on -Saturday, when Rotherham met Waiau on the latter's ground. the game proved fast and interesting tne sides being evenly matched, and resulted in a draw, neither side ua v »Jg scored. Mr H. B. Clark refereed the game. The visitors were entertamea to afternoon tea by the Waiau Club.

SPRINGFIELD. A team of lady hockey players visited Sheffield on Saturday, when a most interesting game, was played between Sheffield and Springfield. The game was very even, although >pnngteld had a little the hotter of the nlav. The scores were 4-1 m favour of Kgfield. Miss Mary MjpMie scored three and Miss B. Butterfied one goal for Springfield. For Sheffield Miss Gwen Townshend scored. Mr J. Greenfield was referee. -

OMIHI. The annual soiree and concert » » d of the Scargill Presbyterian Home Mission Station was held in the Omihi Hall on Friday evening. Mr Crockett (\vaikari), Moderator, opened the concert programme with a 'few remarks, -ine items were contributed by the following .-—Songs, Mrs Bruce, Misses Munro, Miss Tennent, Miss Chamberlain, and Mi.,s Kershaw; songs in character, Messrs Shier, Scott, Burke, J. oration, and Master Stratton; duets, Mrs Bruce and Miss Tennent; mu . sic , al items, Mr Gallagher, accompanied by Mr Goodland; monologues and recitations, Mrs Meikle and Mr Goodland, Mrs Stratton, Misses Ehodes, and Miss Tennent. Messrs Scott and Goodland were accompanists At the conclusion of the programme Mr Lamont, Home Missionary, moved a. hearty, vote or thanks to the performers and helpers.

LEITHFIELD. At a meeting' of the Beach Imp'ovement Committee held last week, there were present: Mr W. A. Kelcher (chairman), Messrs J. Fitzpatrick, Jas. Ashworth, jun., T. H. James, F. Penfold, and the secretary, Mrs.O. H. Trail. Mr Fitzpatrick moved that a sub-commit-tee be appointed to wait on the domain Board with a view to assisting in tree planting and discussing improvements. At a recent meeting of members and adherents of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Mr James Smith was appointed people s wardeu, vice Mr Charles Kirkby, resigned. Miss B. James, who has attended assiduously for some considerable time to the duties of stipend collector, having signified her intention of withdrawing from that, office, Mr G. H. Parker was appointed to fill the vacancy. On Thursday afternoon Misses F. Kelcher and M. Hibbard motored the Balcairn school basketball team to Leithfield, where they tried conclusions with the local team. Mina Weir and Jean Jamieson shot goals for the home team, while Ella Hurley threw for Balcairn. The game resulted in a win for Leithfield by 34 points to 2. Miss Morrison was scorer and Miss Lloyd was referee. The fortnightly euchre tournament and dance held under the auspices of the School Committee was well attended and the games keenly contested. Miss A. Mander, with 26 points, won the ladies' first prize, while Mr Johnston (Sefton), also with 26 points, won the men's prize. The ladies' mystery award was won by Mrs D. McLean, jun., the men's mystery prize going to Mr H. Binnie. After supper dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mrs_U H. Trail, while Messrs J. W. S"rich and F. Penfold were M.C.'s. The prizes for the euchre tournament were given by Mr and Mrs D. W. Palmer. Some wheat sown during the. first ■week in May on rape land which had been skimmed and cultivated, though slow in coming through, has now shown above the ground in rows and appears to be a good strike. The foregoing may be of interest to farmers who were dubious about sowing during the dry spell. This crop, which was sown with manure, has now come away well after the seed had been in the grount for twelve weeks. During the week-end the Beach Improvement Committee met members of the Domain Board at the beach, where they inspected the grounds and discussed further methods of improving this pleasant summer resort. A meeting of the parishioners -ot Leithfield was held in the Public HaJI to afford the new vicar, the Rev. a.. J. W. Knights, an .opportunity ot greeting them. The vicar made- a brief speech at the. opening. Suggestions with regard to the published list of church services were..received/,and. approved. An-invitatidn.. was extenojefr to, the combined: vestry Mvfcbe..distnc% to ■ come to Leithfield ;for - the • next meeting. Church officers were .'selected as follows:-Vicaf's. .warden, Mr,, *. May; people's Warden, Mr J. Stoitb, proposed by Mr Ashby, seconded by Mr Kirkby; vestry, Mrs Fletcher, Miss Smith, Mrs Parsons, Miss Eaton, Miss James, Mr Sherman, Mr Geo. Parker, Mr J. Rhodes, Mr Kirkby, Mr'Ashby, Mr T. James, and Mr Walter Parker. Mr Geo. Parker was appointed collector and the two- churchwardens, together with Mr Ashby, were made representatives to the combined vestry.

SEFTON. A meeting of' the Sefton Public Library Committee was held recently in the reading room. Mr A. M. Dalzell was in the chair. The members present: were Mrs A. Johnson, Miss Wilson, and Messrs F. H Ford, L. Hales, and D. Withers. The librarian reported that 31 new books had been put into circulation since the annual meeting. The selection committee submitted a list of 30 oooksand the chairman was authorised to order The Sefton Tennis Club held its annual social and-dance in the. Rink Hall on Friday. Under the management, of Mrs Champion, the secretary, this proved to be one of the most enjoyable dances this season. Mr JJ. Miller, president of the club, took the opportunity, on behalf of the members, of asking Miss Daphne Hales to accept a bronze vase as a mark or appreciation of her services as secretary. He wished her good health and prosperity. Miss Hales suitably responded. Music for the dance was supplied . by the Sefton Jazz Band, assisted by Mr T. McGowan (banjolin). Mrs A. McNally and the Misses A. Fitepatrick and D. Hales playing extras. The following prizes were awarded:—Lucky spot, " Miss L. Willace; Monte Carlo, Miss B. Wallace; balloon dance, Miss L. Champion.

DARFIELD. At the fortnightly euchre progressive match, held in the public school on Thursday, the prizes were won by Mrs W. Glanville and Mr' E. Stewart. After supper, which was .served by the ladies, dancing was indulged in. the music being supplied by the Darfield Symphony Orchestra. Mr Geo. Cridge was M.C. On Thursday a very pleasant .✓afternoon was spent at Mr W. Pole's 'residence, when members of St. Andrew's Church met Miss B. Brunt, who is at present on furlough and is engaged in nursing in China. During the afternoon Miss Brunt showed some beautiful, fancy-work which was done by the Chinese under her supervision in the missions. Miss Brunt gave a very interesting review of the, work carried out by the nursing and mission members in China in connexion with the Anglican Church. . Mr J.Syme has returned from a trip in the North Island.

KIRWEE. The Aylesbury and Kirwee School teams met in the Kirwee Domain on Thursday, the local team winning by 54 to three. For the winners, tries were scored by S.- Dunn (4), 0. Williams (4). A. Gallagher (3)„ and BThompson. O. Williams potted a goal, and seven tries were converted by SDunn, 0. Williams. M Skilling, and B. Thompson. Mr G W. Soal was referee. The fortnightly meeting of the Courtenav Social Club took place m the schoolroom on Saturday evening, and although the weather was unfavourable, there was a fair" attendance. The prizes for the progressive euchre match were won bv Mesdames A. "• Stewart and R. J. Watson, and Messrs R. S. Roper and Sparks. After supper the room was cleared, and a dance was held, the music being supplied by Mrs A. L. Stewart and Miss V. Roper. Messrs C. Page and G. Caldwell were M.a f i.

ASHLEY BANK. The football competition is creating great interest among the schools in and around the district. Broomfield visited Ashley on Thursday and were defeated by 53 to 3. Mr P. J. Lindsay was referee. On Friday afternoon the Loburn basketball and football teams played a match at Ashley against the local school teams, both teams losing to Ashley. At the conclusion of the games the visitors were entertained to afternoon tea by the parents of the Ashley teams. Misses E. Thompson and A. Kennecy were referees for the basketball and Mr P. J. Lindsay the football referee. The senior basketball team played their first match at home on Saturday against Waikuku. The game was the fastest witnessed on the Ashley field. There was a good attendance of spectators, who followed the game with keen interest. The Ashley team proyed themselves the stronger team, winning by 8 to 4. Miss A. Lloyd was referee. It was rather unfortunate that a Waikuku player collided with an Ashley player five minutes before the game ended and had to leave the field. Waikuku put in one of their emergencies, and the game continued. The.visitors were entertained at afternoon tea by the local team. During afternoon tea Mr J. McMillian presented the winning team with a large box of chocolates.

AKAROA. The death of Mr James Bell, senior, which occurred at Gisborne last week, removes another of the Peninsula' 6 early settlers. Born in Edinburgh in 1841, and losing both parents at an early age, the late Mr Bell was adopted by Mr and Mrs Watts, of that city. The family left for New Zealand in the ship Cloutarf, arriving at Lyttelton in 1857. Two years later Mr Bell came to Akaroa from Rangiora, where the Watt family resided, and shortly afterwards took up land at Takamatua which he farmed for a number of years. In 1866 he married Miss Fleurit, a daughter of one of the original French settlers, who predeceased nim about 17 years ago. After relinquishing farming Mr Bell commenced a carrier's business in Akaroa, which he ran successfully for a great number of years, and finally sold out and lived in retirement with one of his sons at Gisborne since 1915. A family of seven is left to mourn their loss. One daughter, Mrs A. MacFarlane, of Akaroa, died a few months ago. Those remaining are:—Mesdames Kerridge, Hilleyard, Faithfull, and Messrs James, W. F., Percy, and Robert Bell. The funeral took place at Gisborne. A resident of Robinson's Bay has received a letter from Mr and Mrs W. W. Williams, who are at present on a tour of the Old Country, after 45 years' absence At the time of writing they were then in Hampshire, and both were enjoying the best ot* 1 health. Dr. Owen Johnstone, of Invercargill, and a former resident of the Peninsula, is at present on holiday leave, and is staying with relatives at' Akaroa. Playing on the High School ground on Thursday the Old Girls' Basketball Club team defeated the High School B team by 28 to 6. The Old Girls are at present leading by one game.

GREENPARK. At the weekly euchre and dance there was a splendid attendance, although? there were other 'attractions in three nearby districts the same evening. The prize-winners were: Miss Gladys Bennett 1, Miss Steinmetz 2, Mr. Robt. Ashby 1, Mr E. Mitchell 2. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs A. H Clark,- extras; being played by Mr S. Tronson and Mr H. Mc,Lenaghin. Mr A. H. Clark was M.C. ~,'l)ur|ng the .week a.ineeting of bene- ' diets. • held, .and arrangements ■. «re 'nfrwr TCell in ..hand for the annual... ball -to take place during.'the latter . end of August. .-. ...;.■