NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19195, 29 December 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. At the Waikuku Beach gala on Monday £l2' was taken at the gates. No charge was made for motor-cars or for children. The total proceeds were over ±SOO, and it is expected that the net proceds i\ ill exceed JEUGO. Thero is a propo?::! bet ore the trustees to build a. tea ki<«k, but this does not meet with general approval. Just alter o p.m. on Tuesday fnv broke out in the lupins at ihe South camping ground at Waikuku beach. Fortnnatelv the caretaker noticed the outbreak, and as there were plenty ot callipers about the tire was Mir rounded and hoaton out bct'ore much damage was dune. KAIKOURA. Fine bright weather prevailed for the. holidays, and the hundreds of campers along the ioreshore i between Oaro and Clarence livers are having a .splendid t'.me. C'rayjUh and buttcrlisb are plentiful, and the countryside is beautiful and green, making everything attractive for visitors. HANMER SPRINGS. There has been a large influx ot visitors to Hannior Springs for the holidays and all the boardinghouses are filled to their utmost capacity. The numerous camping parties and daily picnic parties, for which the place is becoming increasingly popular, have been fortunate in experiencing such warm weather. On the Sunday, Monuay and Tuesday, SO, S3, and SI degrees were registered in the shade. Father Christmas made his appearance in the Hanmer Hall on Christmas Eve, much to the delight of the young folk. Later in the evening the hall was cleared and a dance, given by Mr and Mrs T. J. Hughes, was much enjoyed by the large crowd that attended and danced to music supplied by the Lyric orchestra. A crowded hall, good music, and the holiday spirit, were the chief features at a dance held by the United •Sports Committee on Boxing Night. In spito of the heat the dance proved an unqualified success. Mrs Burns and friends were in charge of the supper and Mr T. Wood acted as M.C. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Samson and Mr T. Fraser. The main topic of conversation in Hanmer Springs at present is carnival. Offers of help on the day are being received from far and near, and judging by word received, visitors intend coming from all over North Canterbury, as well as from Christchurch. The Railway Department has advised intending holiday makers to reserve their seats, as, with only a limited number available, those leaving the booking to the last .minute may be disappointed. There will be no charge for admission to the grounds, which are ideal for the purpose.

AMBERLEY. The committee of the North Canterbury Caledonian Society have arrangements well in hand for their annual sports, to be held on the Amberley Domain on Monday. The grounds have received special attention and are looking well. The entries are excellent and some good racing should be witnessed. In the cycling events the entrants include F. J. Grose, h. G. Lukey, and T. E. O'Brien. Given fine weather, the success of the sports is assured. The site of the proposed Amberley bowling green has been pegged out and the levels taken. Prospects at present indicate that the- club will have a largo membership.

LEITHFIELD. A pleasant time was spent at the Lejthfield beach, the occasion being the annual picnic of St. Paul's Sunday School.' Under the guidance of the teachers, Misses V. llussell and It. Smith, several enjoyable games were played and the following races were contested:—Flat race backwards (seniors): Gwennith Palmer- Flat race reverse (juniors): Mary Sarich. Hidden treasure: Joan Palmer 1, Phyllis James 2,' Eileen Russell 3. Threelegged race: Mina Weir and Gwen Palmer 1, Phyllis Jamts and Eileen Russell "2. Crawl: Gwen Palmer 1, Mina Weir 2. Hopping: Mina Weir. Small folks' race: Noel Fletcher 1, Thomas May 2. a During the afternoon the Rev. 11. J. W. Knights presented the prizes won during the year. The winners wore : Senior Class: Mina Weir, Gwennith Falmer, Norman Vickery, Joan Palmer, Alina McLean. Junior class: Noel Fletcher, Robert May, Betty Sarich, Thomas May, Kathleen Sarich, Louis Palmer, Mary Sarich, June Palmer. Special prizes: Conduct, Robert May; attendance. Mina Weir, Norman Vickery, Noel Fletcher. Fine weather was experienced for the holidays, the result being a rush to the seaside resorts and camping grounds, those in this vicinity receiving their full quota of patronage. Several tennis enthusiasts whiled away the hours on the new chip court on "The Mound." For many years past it has been the custom to hold a dance on Boxing night. This year, however, there were several counter-attractions and the gathering wa3 not so well attended as is usually the case. Music was provided bv Mrs F. Trail (piano) and Mr C. Joughin (cornet), highly appreciated extras being contributed by Mr HAshbv. Messrs H. May and J. W. Saricli were M.C.'s. Among those present were - noticed: Mr and Mrs C. Kirkby, Mr R. May, Mr and Mrs J. S Russell, Mrs Hanna, Missi E. M. Eaton, Mr and Mrs G. A. McLean, Miss A. C. Lloyd, Mr and Mrs D. W. Palmer, Mr A. Boyee, Mr J- W. Sarich, Mr and Mrs W. Fletcher, Mr and Mrs T. H. James, Mrs G. Parsons, Mr and Mrs W.G Jamieson, Mrs D. Weir, Mrs F. Trail, Missß. James, Mrs F. Ashby, Misses N . Russell, P'. Spink. (Woodencl , P. Ftetcher, M. Adams (ChristehurcM, ]». McLean, P. James, M. Weir. L. R'U*cll, J. Jamieson, W- Mcßeath (Lyttelton) B. Sarich. K. Sarich; Messrs \\J am « s ; C. Joughin, S. Hunter. Gupchfne>t Coast). W. Russell. G. H. Parker, J. ■ t). MeKellar, A. Jamieson, H. Rhode*, Geo. Palmer. H. Ashby. C. Franks, R. James, C. Rhodes, M. *• -"• Jamieson. , „„,u„„ During the part ten days mlwr conditions have been ideal tor■haymaking and some substantial looking stacks are to be seen on the dairy farms. The cereal crops, are looking well, and there is every, indication ot good vields of wheat if. rust keeps away." Oats are ripening quiohi>. and, given a few more hot binders will be out reaping grass seeo and earlv oats.. Shearing which, ow- ! nz to the wet weather, was held up for some time, is now almost completed. Turnip crops, both the early and.the late sown, in most cases snow a good strike, but in occasional Patches, the thinning pr° cess of the 9y is noticeable.

CUST. 3 The Cust Sports Club held its annual dance in the Institute Hall- There was a verv attendance, the evening Mr°B. Croft (president of the club) presented Mr C WeM>. who is leaving the district, with a leather suitcase in recognition of his services.

GREENPARK. At the final euchre party and dance there was a very large attendance. The prize-winners were Miss Mitchell ; (Lincoln) and Les Everest U>pri)iS3ton irouth) Ist, Mrs Benny (Lincoln) ana Mr J. Clarke 2nd. with Mrs Baker <Srrin<»ston jud Mr H. Tobcck .Tai Tupu) -M\\. The emulation prizes went to Miss Winnie Hubbard and Mr Charles Stace . Monte Carlo waltzes were won by Miss flsic Bennett (Prebbleton) and Mr C, V> oodward i Broadficld), and Miss Elsie Ford (Lincoln) and Laurence Smith tßroaUiicldi. The following contributed prises for the evening:—Mr .1. Macarti.ev, Mr \Y. Campbell. Mr ham H?nMCU.'Mr George Lassen, and Mr A. 11. Clark. The 11111=10 for 'he danev w„s supplied bv Mrs A. H. (lark with ostras bv Mt' \Y. R- N™ l '"' < [al Tapu). Mr A. H. Clark v"s " x - GREENDALE. \ gathering was prc=cm. at the animal school concert. A varied programme was presented l.y the scholars, ami the manlier in which the items were given reflected gieat credit on Mis, C Ncwbemn, the mistress who trained the children., and -Miss M. Gillanders (pianist). ~ '['lie programme was. as follows: Son'.- "Dannv licv.'' M'-liool children; smi.r" "|n WimcT," infant boys an< girls; recitation, "The Old Umbrella,' lw Hockridge, Phyllis Dean, and Duroihv Black; dialogue. "Busy senior girls; dialogue, "The Nilad, Clarice Taego and lan Gillanders; ■ion--- "Oh Dear. What Can the Matter Be ':" ' T'e.irl Jack; dance "Sir Hol'ci- de Cuvcrley," junior hojs and U'irls; dialogue, "The Green Bonnets, Sheonsi Gillanders, Bessie Bunion, and lw Burrows, recilation. "Picking Apples." Betty McLaughlin; song, "One Moid, 'Mother," school children: dialogue.. "Crotchety Customers," Sheena Gillanders. Ivy Burrows, Bessie Bunton, Frank Jarmau, Ralph Hockridge; song. "Winter, ' .school children: duet, 'T'll Give You a Littlo Xigger Boy," Pearl Jack and Norma jarnian ; recitation "The Duckling," Athene Karly; song, "May Fairies." junior girls; recitation, "Miss Edith Helps Things Along," Don's Adams; duet. "Playfellow.','' Vera Frew and Betty Adams; scene from Dickens, Inn 'Gillanders, Alan iDenn, Kenneth i.ea, Bertie ix;a, Alan Thompson, and Doris \dnms; song, "Piccaninnies." senior hoys and girls; play, "The Eltins," Ralph Hockridge, Jean Hockridge, Betty McLaughlin, Molly Bunion, Nancy" McLaughlin, and Norma Jarman; song, "Sundowners," senior boys: song, "Children of Japtin," senior girls'; sons, "All Through tho Night," school children. Mr C. H. Adams moved, and it was carried, that a letter he written to Mr P. J. Dowd, the headmaster, who is in the Chrislehurch Hospital, conveying to him the sympathy of the residents in his illness and wishing him a speedy and complete recovery. HORORATA. Mrs Saunders (Riccarton) is spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs ; .Saunders. ! Mr J. MeKcnzie, of the Postal staff, . is on holiday leave, i Miss Gray has been visiting the West | Coast.