NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19214, 21 January 1928, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA.

The quarterly meeting of the Rangiora Methodist Circuit was held on Thursday, evening. There was a .rood attendance ■of officials. The Rev & C Blair presided A motion ol sympathy was passed to the widow and family 0 "f the late Mr Thomas McEweu. 1 1U . treasurer reported a small deficit ;n> receipts not quite meeting the ' pendituro for the quarter. Mr- H J Taylor was re-elected minute secretary" and Mr A. Lane financial steward tor this year. Mr S. Ayers was an pointed representative to the annual Methodist conference, which is to be held in Christchureh at the beginning of March, and Mr C. S. Ayers was appointed substitute. Mr J. Allen delegate to the North Canterbury District Synod, reported on the meeting and was accorded a vote of thanks." The chairman stated that very little was doing with the organisations of the church, as a large number of the families were on holiday. However, the attendance at the church services was well maintained and membership for the past quarter showed an increase A unanimous voto of appreciation for his work during the past rear -as passed to the Rev. C. Blair.' A vote of thanks and appreciation of his services was also passed to Mr "W A Rowse, retiring circuit steward. Arrested by Constable Sterrett John Ford,.> aged 37, a miner, was charged before Mr C. I. Jennings, J.P., yesterday evening with the theft that day from the J unction Hotel of a suit of clothes and an overcoat, to a value of £lO, the property of William Retirch Cossgriff. The accused pleaded guilty, but was remanded to be dealt with by the Stipendiary Magistrate at the Christchurch Court to-day. A meeting of the Ashley River Trust Commissioners was held yesterday morning, the chairman, Mr F. Langbein, presiding. There were also present: Messrs \V. Stalker, L. J. Stokes, F Dawson, C. fc>. Ayeis-, and It. Peach. Mr Thomas Wyllie wrote applying for leave of absence from the meetings of the Trust of February, March, and April, through illness. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr Wyllie in his illness. The secretary reported a credit balance of £154 17s 4d. Mrs A. Topp, Seftou, wrote 'complaining that portions of her property were being flooded through the overflowing of a creek through blockage. The matter was referred to the works committee with power to act. Mr G. AV. Forbes, M.P., forwarded a reply received from the Hon. Mr Williams, Minister for Public Works, in which he stated that lie had been in communication with the chairman of the Ashley River Trust in resrard to the proposed £20,000 scheme Tor the Ashley river protection, and pointing out that no details of this scheme had been made out, nor had the Trust any clear idea as to what scheme would be adopted by them to cost £20,000 He further pointed out that a .full comprehensive scheme to cost £44.000 was formerly sent in by the Trust, and this scheme had been acceptable to the Department. It was doubtful, however, whether a scheme to cost £20,000 would bo sufficient or suitable for the requirements of this river, and until he had received the details of such a scheme ho was unable to say whether the Government could give any grant to it or not. Under the circumstances, therefore, he regretted that he could Dot see his way to place any money on the estimates.by way of a subsidy. Further consideration for a grant or subsidy would, however, be given when definite- information was received of the £20.000 scheme. It was decided to recommend to the Governor-General that March Bth was a suitable date for the' election of new commissioners under the Ashley River Improvement Act, 1927. Mr L. W. H»rle> was appointed returning officer for the poll. The Hon. Mr Buddo, M.P., wrote stating he had investigated the claims of the "Trust to various reserves on the Ashley river district, and, 255 acres, which had not previously been included in the rating area, had been transferred to the Trust. The clerk of the Kowai County Council wrote stating that the Council had applied through Mr Langbein for the Highways.Board to meet the Council on an inspection of _ the lower Ashley bridge site, and inviting the Trust to join in. the inspection; It was decided to accept the. invitation ■Mr Thomas Wyllie, who underwent an operation on Wednesday at '.he Brocklehurst Hospital, is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. Mr and Mrs J. E. Hartland, who, since their return from F,ngland recently, have been staying with Mrs W. A. Rowse, returned to Auckland on Thursday evening.. They were accompanied by Mrs L. Hunnibell, sen., who will spend a few months in Auckland with them.

Mr J. R. Deal, Clerk of the Court, has resumed his duties after, his annual vacation.

Gilbert Roland and Mary Astor, with Montagu Love as the. "heavy," have the leading; roles in "Rose of the Golden West," at Everybody's, at the Town Hall, this evening, with Mary Astor playing the immediate lead. This is a stirring and colourful romance or old California under the Dons, when that State was ruled in lordly court and pomp by the Spanish grandees. It is replete with glorious adventure, plot, and intrigues together with a beautiful love story admirably acted by Roland and Miss Astor. "Rose of the Golden West" will long be remembered by Rangiora patrons as one of the best pictures to be presented here. Box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, and day sales are at the Golden Gate Confectionery Shop.' WAIKUKU. A.number of members of the Waikuku Girls' Club and friends visited the Woodend.Parsonage, where a .farewell social was given .to Miss Margaret Orchard. The evening was spent m games, and after supper Mrs Cuming, the cub leader, asked Miss' Orchard to accept a manicure set. Miss Orchard was one of the founders of the club, so will be creatlv missed by all. Although harvest operates are not yet in full swing, some crops or oa s 4-> enC "t\er d iu k co°n£nur the fine «'f exceptionally

BELFAST. ♦;.,rr nf the executive and A ~u n meeting of tic sub-comm ttees appo raiigements Foi tbe m jubilee was led llu(lkin ~f c. T1 arrangements lor present, ported tl at ai ran on yn day P«P» s ' w s P?fJ„, "ere well in l.aud y% Jai.ua.> -"*!^ nn of t l,e executive Mr he Belfast School had reported that tie aga ,n won it wa« decided best school * "« en f the Education to ask the oha".mnn o Hoard to pr^ent. the *■ Q joint secretaries for the V. Tons' reported prepress m concelebratio • £ programme

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LE BON'S BAY. There passed away last week at his residence at Le Bon's Bay after a very long illness a very well-known and esteemed resident in the person of M r \V. C. J. cjyiues. He was born at Weymouth, England in IS5'2, and sailed lor New Zealand in the ship Crusader in 187-1. .He landed in Lytteltou and twelve months alter came to J>© Bon's Bay and took up a farm, where he ha dresided ever since. He married Miss Mary Priest in Christchurch in 1881, by whom he is survived. He also leaves a family of four sons and four daughters. The sons are Messrs Frank Symes, of Waikalo, Morgan Symes, of Stratford, Owen Symes, ot Lyndhurst, and Roland Svmes, of Bon's Bay. The daughters are Mesdames J. Dalglish and C. J. Crotty, both of Le Bon's Bay, C. Edwards, ot Napier, and Nurse L. Svmes, of Napier. There are sixteen grandchildren. The late Mr Svmes represented Le Bon's Bay on the Akaroa County Council for nine years, he was chairman of the local school for many years, also chairman of the Le Bon's Bay Cemetery Board, and sexton for many years. The funeral took place on Monday, and a large and representative number of people attended. The Rev. F. J. Thorpe officiated at the graveside. Wreaths were sent by the following :—Dora, Owen, and Wilfred Symes, Ted, Daisy and girls, Eichfield, J. W. McGregor, H. F. Elliott, Peter and Cyril Elliott, Miss Dalglish, F. L. D Elliott and family, Mrs E. Elliott, Mr and Mrs Leonardo and family, Olive and Reuben Elliott, Mr J. Gracia, H. and ~E. Partington, Mr and Mrs A. Macphail and Hazel, Mrs Gibb and family, Miss D. Leonardo, M. and G. Elliott, Mavis Woodham, J. H. Mcintosh and family, Mr !>• O'Connell, and Mrs S. Gracia. The monthly meeting of the Le Bon's Bay Dairy Factory was held on Monday. Present: Messrs W. Elliott (chairman), W. McKay, H. Elliott, J. Gracia, E. O'Connor, and T. Mcintosh. Before starting the meeting, the chairman referred to the death of Mr W. C. J. Symes, who had lived in the Bay some 50 years. A motion of sympathy was passed. The resignation of the assistant to the manager was received. Eleven large cheese are being made daily. It was resolved to pay out Is per lb butterfat for the month of December. This will absorb £509 3s.

Mr and Mrs Owen Symes, of Lyndhurst, have been on a visit to relatives in Le Bon!s Bav. Nurse Symes, of Napier, lias been staying with her mother, Mrs J. Symes, of Le Bon's Bay.

DARFIELD. In the death of the late Mr Robert Reid the district sustained the loss of one of its best-known and most highly rcapecteu residents. As a iaruier, lie was known as a success! ul sheep-breeder, ann us a resident he identified himself with movement tor the betterment of the district. The very large and representative number of mourners that followed the remains to the cemetery and the numerous floral tributes received were evidence of his universal popularity. The deepest sympathy of his many friends go out to his sorrowing wife and relations.

After a'.' short illness. ■■ the news was received that Mr D. McLaughlan's infant son, aged 15 mouths, died in the Christchurch Hos-. pital on Tuesday night. The funeral took place at the Darfield Oatholic cemetery ou Thursday. The funeral service was conducted by the Reverend Father Maguire from Christchurch. The harvest will shortly be in full swing. Haymaking operations have been carried out during the last two weeks. There is an abundance of hay throughout the district-this year. The oat and wheat crops never looked better._and if the ; yield of these crops is in Keeping with present appearance - it is- safe to say a record will be; established. -Feed is very plentiful,' btit owing to the softness of the grass', sheep and lambs are slow in fattening. "Take-all" arid union twitch are noticeable in several paddocks. The Darfield cricket team have,been successful in winning the shield * this year, and in order suitably to celebrate the event a banquet will ho held in the Memorial Hall on March 27th at which the shield will be presented. The annual meeting of the Darfield Horticultural and Home Industries Association was held in the Memorial Hall on Friday evening'.- .'he president, Mr R. G. Robinson, occup ed the chair. Before proceeding with the business of the evening the chairman spoke in very appreciative terms, of the ,late Mr Robert Reid, who had been president for four years in succession. A motion of sympathy was passed, all present standing in silence. The secretary was instructed to write a letter of sympathy to the bereaved ' wife. Owing to pressure of affairs the Association's auditor (Miss A'. E. Colthart) wished to be relieved of her work. Her resignation was received with regret find appreciative reference was made to the excellent manner in which she carried out her duties. The New Zealand Institute of Horticulture .sent correspondence'showing the aims and objects of : the Institute. After" discussing the matter it was decided to invite Mr Green .to attend the autumn show _to enable him to discuss the question 'with the officers of the Association. The balance-sheet of the spring show disclosed a satisfactory state of affairs, and Miss Robinson was congratulated on her efforts in conducting this show. It was decided to hold this year's show on March 24th. Marshalls were appointed as follows:—Sections . 1 and 3, Mesdames Edbrooke and Wright and Miss Robinson; Section 2, Mrs C. G. Jarman, Misses Gillanders and Redfern, and Mr Geo. Gillanders ; Section 4. Messrs H. Gillanders and James Reid, • jun.; Sections 5 and 6, 'Messrs C. G. Jarman, S.W. Hayes, and T; C. Gough: Section 7, Mesdames S. W. Hayes, and W. Glanville; Section 8, Mrs D. McMillan, and Miss. C. Mee; Section f), Mesdames R. McMillan. "W. Stott, Messrs W. W. Mulholland and H. Otten. It was resolved to ask the members of the Plunket Society to conduct luncheon and afternoon tea on show day. The chairman and secretary were requested to allot prizes and make any liecessary adjustments to the catalogue for the forthcoming show.

KILLINCHY. A grass fire commenced on Thursday opposite the farm of Allen's estate, at Heslerton, beyond Killinchy,.. uiti was caused, it is thought, by a match or cigarette-end thoughtlessly dropped. The flames crossed into Allen's property and covered a fairly large patch before the outbreak was noticed. A neighbour with a tractor turned several furrows around the fire area, which acted as an effective check. Although the fire breaks recently ploughed f>rc likely to prevent flames'from travelling aoivn the country, for any great distance, it is still possible for much damage to be done within the fairly large areas between the breaks. Urging that New Zealand • should make a bid for a share of the business in pork on the British market, which ho stated amounted to £40.000,,000 nnnualfv and was at present heins; supnlied largely by Denmark, Mr JP. Bashford. secretary of the Canterbury Pig Fatteners' Association, addressed a meeting of fatteners at Leesfon nn Thnr.tliiv evening, requpstin" their support of the Association's ""- nnerativp marketing scheme. Mr T>T. McMillan,president of the EHmr"ere A. an-1 P. Association, was in the chair. Having heard Mr Bashford ernlnin the co-operative marketing schema, the meeting recorded the opinion that it was desirable that the scheme should be acted upon and recommended it to the fatteners of the

Ellesmere district.. The chairman said it was doubtful whether it was desirable to go further with the formation of an organisation, at Leeston, but if 'he Association in Chnstchurch continued to.function, pig fatteners would have the advantage of being able to send their pigs through the Association to the various companies and receive the benefit of the pool. It would nrobably be advisable to hold over for the present the formation' of a local committee. The pig fatteners would pos-. sibly take further action at. a later date.