MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19375, 30 July 1928, Page 4

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. I PERSONAL. Archdeacon Eussell, of Oaniaru, conducted the services at St. Stephen's Anglican Church yesterday and the Rev. D. C. Bates preached at Oamaru. Colonel D. Gunn, field secretary of the Salvation Army, Wellington, was in Ashburton over the week-end in connexion with the local Salvation Army Corps anniversary. Excursion to Otira. About 70 Ashburton residents took advantage of the excursion organised by the Railway Department to Otira yesterday. The electric car left Ashburton at 7.30 a.m., and connected with tho excursion train from Christchurch at Rolleston. After having spent a pleasant day among the snow, the party arrived back in Ashburton at 9.40 p.m. Salvation Army Anniversary. The forty-fourth anniversary of the Salvation Army was held during the week-end. Yesterday special services were held in the Barracks by Colonel D. Gunn, field secretary, Wellington, whilo appropriate music was rendered by tho band. On Saturday evening an anniversary concert was given, when a varied programme was presented by tho Linwood | String Band (Christchurch). Those contributing items were:—lnstrumental items, Linwood String Band; vocal solos, Marguerite Clark; vocal trios,' Mrs Danholt, and Messrs T. Taylor and Stephens; violin solos, Master Edwin Danholt, Luis Warren; violin duet, Masters E. Danholt and L. Warren; recitations, Mesdames Wadman .'and F. Taylor; mandolin solo, Miss Gladys Brown; euphonium solo, Mr R. Clark. A similar concert by Ashburton performers will bo given to-night. Cricket Club's Dance. A dance, under the auspices of St. Stephen's Cricket Club, was held in the Orange Hall on Saturday evening. There was an attendance of about 50 couples and a pleasant time was spent dancing to the music of Mrs A. Mitchell's orchestra. Presentation. For the purpose of bidding farewell to two of their colleagues, Mr A. Buckingham, who has been appointed engi-neer-secretary to the North Canterbury Electric Power Board, and Mrs Wade, who is leaving shortly for England, the staff of tho Ashburton Electric Power Board assembled in the Board's room on Friday. On behalf of tho, staff and Board, Mr F. W. Watt (chairman) presented the former with a travelling rug and a volume of Shakespeare, and the latter with a purse of notes. Smoke Concert. The annual smoke concert of the Ashburton Motor-Cycle Club was held in the lodge room at the back of tho Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, when the president, Mr G. T. Clarke, presided over an (attendance of afyout 60 members and friends. During the evening a number of toasts wore honoured and a musical programme was contributed by the following: Instrumental items and songs, Messrs McKay, V. Conway, and J. A. Crowe; cornet solos, Messrs C. Hansen and C. Leslie; violin solos, Mr R. Bushell; saxophone solo. Mr Reg Smith; trombone solo, Mr S. Wallis. Bowling Club. The Ashburton Bowling Club,hold its annual meeting in the Borough Council Chambers on Saturday, when the president, Mr E. Buxton, presided over an attendance of about 30 members. Tho annual report stated that a keener interest had been taken in tho gamo during the past year, due to tho extra hours provided by daylight saving. Tho Bullock pennant competition proved more interesting, duo in a measure to the entry of the Allenton Club, and tho Ashhurton Club again won tho trophy, having been the holders since 1921. In-ter-club matches were played against Geraldine, Timaru, Linwood, and Edgeware, that with Geraldine being won. A request for a match had been received from the Sydenham Club, to bo played early next season. The results of the competitions were:—Singles champion and holder of Bell Cup, H. P. Milsom; doubles champions, A. and W. Lane; handicap doubles, T. H. Willis and L. C. Dunn; two-bowl doubles, T. H. Willis and S. Madden. Tho membership of the olub was now 55, an increase of four on the previous year. The financial statement showed that there was a debit balance of £72 14s 3d, compared with a debit balance of £BO 4s 5d at the beginning of the year. The assets excoedod the liabilities by £243 18s 6d-.

The report and balance-sheet were adopted. . ' The following officers were elected: Prosidorit, Mr W. Oakley; vice-presi-dent, Mr L. C. Dunn; secretary, Mr \V. H. Higgins; treasurer, Mr Dunn; auditor, Mr F. Pritchard; general coramitteo, Messrs W. E. Lane, S. Madden, J. Watson, C. J. McEachen, G. Brown, B. j Buxton, and H. P. Milsom; delegates to sub-Centre, Messrs Oaklevj Dunn, and Buxton; delegate to Ohristchureh I Centre, Mr H, Firman; delegate ■ to I Ashburton Sports Association, Mr D. McClymont; selection committee, Messrs W. R. Lane, Madden, and Higgins; refreshments committee, Messrs Jos. Watson and E. W. Sawlo; transport committee, Messrs Buxton, T. Dohorty, and T. H. .Willis; publicity officer, Mr Milsom. , j Six new meinbors were olected. The mattor of a levy for transport was loft to the Transport Committee with power to act. The trophies won last season woro presented by Mr Buxton. The prize presented by Mr Higgins for most now members was awarded to Mr Buxton. Mr Higgins intimated that he would present a similar prize this year. Tho committee was requested to consider tho question of sealed handicaps. Rugby Football. The Ashburton Rugby Union's competition matches were continued at the Show Grounds on Saturday, there being a fairly good attendance. Interost was centred in the struggle between Old Boys and AHenton in the senior grade, in which the former suffered their first defeat this season. ALLENTON (8) v. OLD BOYS (6). The game was fairly opon, both sides being inclined to throw the ball about. Old Boys' rearguard waß weakened by the absence of both their usual wing three-quarters, Davis and Clark. Farr and Treneman, a junior grade player, filled these positions, and both performed creditably. Todd and Corleton were tho outstanding players in the Old Boys' backs, while Smith and Friedlander shone iu patches. Tho forwards worked fairly well together, Pawson, Lane, and Rapley shining in the loose and Seyb, Butterick, and Nicoll in the tight. The Allen ton team played their usual hard gamo, but the. inability of their backs to take passos lost them a good deal of ground. Bushell wos the chief offender in this direction. Their best backs were Bush, Cartwright, Flanagan, and Carter. Allonton owe their win to their forwards, who, lod by Pennal, repeatedly smothered the opposition s passing rushes. It would be unfair to pick individual players out. Pennal's kicking won his side the match. AHenton (Blue and Grey) kicked off with the sun iu their eyes, and play was taken to the Old Boys' (Black) line. Play was gradually worked up-field, where Pennal (AHenton) had an unsuccessful attempt at goal. AHenton continued to apply pressure* and it was only Old Boys' stubborn dofence that kept them out. pawson broke away, and after covering abotit v thirty yards pa?scd to Carlclon, but the latter was not fast enough. Old Boys were not to be denied, however, and from a scrum Friedlander worked the blind i side, the movement culminating in Farr cutI ting in to score in a handy position. Lane s

Kick missed. Old Boys 3, Allenton 0. Allenton attacked, and Old Boys' line was again in danger. A number of good rearguard movements on the part of tho Blacks were Instrumental In play being returned to opposition territory, from a penalty kick taken from a good angle, Pennal opened Allenton's score with a lino goal. Old Boys 3, Allenton 3. Play went up and down field, and Allenton were soon on the offensive, but wero repelled. Half-time was sounded with play in Allenton territory. On resumption play was immediately taken to Old Boys' torritory, but Farr intercepted near half-way and passed to Todd, who scored in the corner, after being tackled by G. Oartwright. Farr did not convert. Old Boys 6, Allenton 8. A few minutos later the Allenton backs inaugurated a passing movement, and Cates scored in tho corner. Pennal converted, Allonton 8, Old Boys 6. Old Boys put more vigour into their play, and the struggle hovered la mid-field, where Pennal attempted to add to the score of 'his side from two penalty kicks. Old Boys forced matters, and from a scrum Friedlander and Carleton were nearly over, the latter being held up. Allenton worked play to mid-field and thence to their opponents' line. Old Boys retaliated, however, vith a combined rush which mado Allenton force. Time sounded with Allenton defending, Mr G. Oromio was referee.

RAKAIA (10) v. HINDS (11). Rakaia kicked off against tlie sun, and Amos started a loose rUBh, which culminated in Hamber scoring. The kick at goal failed. Hinds 3, Rakaia 0. Bakaia then took the initiative, and from a scrum flvo yards out, O'Reilly scored. The try was converted by Davidson. Rakaia 5, Hinds 8. Immediately afterwards Hinds were compelled to force twice in as many minutes. A good' kick by Brown, however, relieved. Play was of an open nature, but it was mainly a tussle among the forwards. For a long period the game remained in midfield, until a concerted movement, headed by Hood and C. Elms, was stopped when a little short of the line. Solid work by Rakaia pushed .their opponents back to the other twenty-five, whore Brown marked and cleared. At half-way a high kick was missed by the full-back and Boag scored and Davidson convorted. Rakaia 10, Hinds 3. In a loose rush Rakaia invadod and Hopwood scored. Davidson failed to convert. Rakaia 13, Hinds 8. HBlf-timo was called with the Bcore unchanged. The second spell oponed quietly. Hinds carried the game to the Blue goal-line and Rakaia forced. McOormack had ■an unsuccessful shot at goal from a mark. A free-kick to Hinds was goaled by Brown. Rakaia 13, Hinds 6. Immediately afterwards Rakaia were awarded a free-kick and Davidson kicked a good goal. Rakaia 16, Hinds 6. A Hinds rush, headed by 0. and J. Elms, looked dangerous, but a forward pasß spoiled the movement. McOormack. secured from a melee and crossed at the corner. Brown's kick was successful. Rakaia I<3, Hinds 11. Hamber then headed a rnsh to the Rakaia twenty-five, but was beaten in the final run by Davidson. Rakaia pressed and after an exchange of kicks, Boag boat his opponont to the touch. Davidson's kick went wide. Rakaia 19, Hinds 11. Time was called with the scores unaltered. Mr 0. Day was referoe. HAMPSTEAD (25) v. METHVEN' (12). Hampstead kicked off against the sun and play was quiet for a spoil. A likoly chance was missed through the ball being dropped by Hampstead. Very soon after play went to Methven ground. Kennedy made n good opening, and passed to Mulhern, who scored. Kennedy's kick missed. Hampstead 3, ISwthvcn nil. A few minutes later Methven woro awarded a free-kick, and from halfway McDonald goaled. Hampstead 8, Methvon 8. Piny wns QP en i Du ' uninteresting. From' a line-ont near the Methven goal-lino Mulhern received and crossed. The kick missed. Hampstead 6, Methven 3. Open play followed till Mulhern got possession and passed to Reid, to Gourley, who Bcored. Clothier converted. Hampstead 11, Methven 8. From open play McDonald kicked across the field. . Burrows raced up and jumped for the ball, beating the full-back, to score. The kick failed, and half-time was called: Hampstead 11, Melihven 6. Within five minuter of resuming Greens were awarded a free-kick, and Mulhern goaled from about half-way, Hampstoad 14, Methven 6. This was immediately followed by a try by Kennedy. The kick failed. Hampstead 1?, Methven 6. From -tight play in tho Methven twenty-five, Orowe got over near the corner and Clothier failed to convert. Hampßtead 20, Methven 6. Hampstead backs got the ball, resulting in Day scoring between the posts. Mulhern converted. Hampstead 25, Methven 6. Play ■ was now faster, with Methven aggressive, and Burrows ran through with tho ball at his feet, taking it to the line, whero he lost possession. G. Dalton followed up and scored. Hampstead 25, Methven 9. Fast play followed, and Methven were awarded a free-kick, McDonald goaling. Time was called with tho - score: Hampstead 25, Mothven 12. Mr A. S. Christie was referee. . . In the junior grade Wakanui obtained their first win this season, defeating Soringburn by 6 points to 0. A try for Wakanni was scored by D. McKay, while A. McKav kicked a penalty goal. AHenton scored 14 points against Hampstead after twenty minutes' play, so HampRtend forfeited the match. Mr D. McDoii<rall wns referee. Third Grade —Rakaia 6 v. Hampstead 5, Hiirh School 6 v. Technical Old Boys 3. Fourth Grade—High School 8 v. Hampstead 0.

Basketball. The weather was good and the foothold perfect for the seven-a-sido tournament held bv the Ashburton Basketball Association on tho Domain top gronnd on Saturday afternoon. Due to the efforts of the secretary. Miss M Lucas, the arrangements were complete. The final game between Technical Old Girls A and Technical A was a brilliant one and was won by the former by three roals to two. The games were controlled by Misses E. Knox. M. Richards, and I. Duff, and Mr R J. Thompson. Details are as follows: —First round: Technical B 6 v. St. Andrew's C 1: Technical C 9 v. Hinds B 0; Technical Old Girls A 9 v. Old Girls B 1; High School B 2 v. Hinds A 1; St. Andrews A 7 v. Technical D 1: High School A 8 v. High School 0 1: Technical A 8 v. St. Andrew's B 2. Second round: Technical Old Girls 5 v. Technical CI; St. Andrew's

I A 5 v. High School B 2; Technical A 6 v. High School A3; Technical B, a bya. Semifinals; Technical Old. Girls A 6 v. Technical B 2; Technical A 6 v. St. Andrew's A 1. Final: Technical Old Girls A 3 v. Technical A2. The winning team comprised Misses 11. Gourley, R. Hawke (oaptain)' B. Alexander, W. Olds, D. Orr, P. McTigue, and V. Burgess, .■ . ■ ■ Golf. . A match between members of the Timaru and Ashburton Golf Olubs was played on the Ashburton links on Saturday afternoon, ana resulted in a win for Timaru by 14 games to 10. Details are as follows, Ashburton names being given first:—Singlos: R. B. Lambert beat G. W. Scott; G. T. Smith lost to Harris; 0. 0. Roberts beat McKay; D. M. Christie beat Oramond; V. W. Russell lost to Wobbe; 0. N. Thomson beat Wilson; 0. G. M. Boyce beat Kemshed; H. G. Kemp lost to W. A. Scott; 0. Bonnington beat Webster; S. J. Thomas lost to Lynch; J. E. Oartor lost to Niccol; V. W. : Watt lost to Torlesse; E. B. Easterbrook lost to Ussher; W. Thomas lost to McLelland; F. M. Brodie lost to Green; W. Birnie beat Smith. Doubles: .Lambert and Smith beat Scott and Harris; Roberts and Christie beat McKay and' Oramond; Russoll and Thomas beat Webbe and Wilson; Boyce and Kemp lost to Kemshed and Scott; Bonnington and Thomas lost to Webster and Lynch; Oartor and Watt lost to Torlesse and Niccol; Easterbrook and Thomas 1 lost to Ussher and McLeUand; Brodie and Birnie lost to Green and Smith. Hookey, i The match, Possibles v. Probables, was played on Saturday afternoon for the selection of a representative team to moet Canterbury, at Ohristchurch, next Saturday. The ground was in. excellent order, and a good, fast game resulted.' Generally the form displayed was not up to representative standard, but towards the end the combination improved, and some first-class hockey was seen. The match resulted in' a win for the Possibles by 4 goals to 1. Mr W. 0. Bishop was referee. In tho junior grade Laurlston defeated Old Girls by 8 goals to nil, Hinds 4 defeated High School B 1, and High School A 1 defeated Baring Square 0. Mossrs A. 0. MoHardy, J. Cook, and R. B. Tinsley were referees. . , RAKAIA. At the Rakaia Public School on Friday, the following certificates for swimming were presented:—Bßoyds, Joan Breach; 660 yds, Gweneth Chapman, Jean Kennett, Nellie Tatterson; 150 yds, Ray Pluck; 100 yds, Mavis Nickolls, Phyllis Niokolls, Vera Tatterson, Sydney Breach, Iris Taylor, Bethea Kerslake, Enid Saunders, Ewen Evison; 50yds, Jean - Kaan, Jessie Brimmicombe, Nan Gardiner, Mildred Oliver, Ella Ashbolt. On Friday afternoon, the Rakaia Public School's basketball team played a match against a team from Dunsandel. By superior combination and excellent goal-throwing, the Rakaia team won by 58 points to four. Later, the visitors played a match against Rakaia B, losing by three points to one. Miss McKenzie was referee. DORIE. ' A very enjoyable dance in aid of the Dorie Anglican Church was held in the Ardamine Hall on Thursday evening, when there was a good attendance. The music, supplied by Miss McCoy's Band and Mrs Clarke, was much appreciated. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss G. Harrison and Mr W. Smith. A guessing competition for a cake presented by Miss Harrison, "Hollyfort," was won by Mrs R. Harrison. # During the evening Hawaiian melodies were sung by Miss McCoy's party. Mr D. Banks was M.C.