NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19467, 14 November 1928, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA.

At Monday night's meeting of tlie Loyal Rangiora Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., presided over by I.P.N.G. Bro. F. W* Reynolds, P.G. Bro. J. Marshall was installed to tlie vacant office of N.G. Two candidates were proposed for membership. The following nominations for office for the ensuing term w® re received:—N.G.. Bro. E. H. Ellis; V.G., Bros. H. A. Johnstone and «• Ridout; E.S., Bros. G.' K. Hawkins, E. Dreivery, J. R. J. Begg, W. «• Woods, E. H Trollope, Johnstone, and Ridout;' L.M.. Bros. E. 11. Trollope, W. Smith, and J Cooke. Very complete arrangements have been made at Rangiora for displaving by lantern and announcing by radio loud speakers the election returns from all parts of the Dominion. The screen will be erected in front of Messrs Parrott and Co.'s premises and the public will have a clear view of it from High and Ivory streets. It is specially requested that spectators will refrain from trespassing on the soldiers' memorial enclosure or from standing on tho fence surrounding ifc. If the roquest is ignored there will be no alternative bub lor the police to take action.

A meeting of tho Star of Rangiora. Lodge, 1.0.0.F.. N. 55., was held on Monday night, N.G. Bro. E. R. Barker presiding. Bros. E. R. Barker and P. H. Wilsou were appointed to represent the Lodge on tho United Friendly Societies Excursion Committee. • The annual concert of the Rangiora High School punils was given iu tho Town Hall on Monday evening. Tlio concert "was supported by the Rangiora Orchestra, under Mr G. Gibbs Jordan, who also supervised and arranged the entertainment. At the conclusion Mr J. E. Straehan. principal, thanked the audipnee for their support, and tho orchestra, Mrs C. E. Bills (accompanist). and the performers. Apart from tho orchestra, items were given as follows:—Songs and "Haere Tono," Garnet Rands and senior bovs: piano solo. Miss Daisy Hills; part song, "Who is Sylviasenior girls: unison song. "England," shanty song, "A Roving." senior bovs, .also "Blow My Bully Boys"; piano duet, rhapsodie mignonne. Jean and Esther Barrie: "Song of the Flax Spinner," senior boys and girls; song, Miss Thclmn Avers. KAIKOURA. The children of the Convent School gave a most creditable performance at the grand dqneo held at the Suburban Hall in aid of the school funds. The entertainment was thoroughly appreciated by the largo audience. An adult dance followed and was well patronised. Tlio children's programme was as follows: —Chorus, "Who'll Help the Blacksmith?" junior girls and boys; recitation, "Dapple Grey,"Margaret Smart; .recitation, "Willie's

Hearm'," Bob Miles; orchestra, "Eurhythmies," senior boys and girls; recitation, "Trip to Blackpool," Ursula Smith; recitation, "Tho Selfish Goblin," Joe Miles; chorus, "Polar Bear," senior girls and boys; recitation, "Tlio Alarm," Charlie Wareham; recitation, "Grandma's Time," Jean Harris; clap danc6, senior girls and boys; recitation, "Lorraine, Lorraine, Lorrce," Edna Lanyon, Doreen Smith, Iris McCallum, Annie Keepan, Molly Keehan, and Rita Lanyon. Mr L. Grimwood acted as M.C., and music was supplied for tho dancing by Mrs H. Chapman, Misses M. Eaton, M. Wallace, and Mackle.(3). At a meeting of tho Kaikeura Cemetery Board it was resolved: "That "the trustees sent in their resignations-to the M.odic.al Officer .of Health, to take effect from November 50th,. 1928, tincl that the secretary and ; chairman be authorised to pay any further accounts which may come in, and to hand over the books to the Kaikoura County Council." The Council some time ago agreed to take oyer control of tho cemetery. HAWARDEN. The North Canterbury Caledonian Society gave a concert in the Public Hall, which proved to be' one of'tho best given ■in the district for some time. The -programme was given by Christchurch and Amberley performers and was greatly appreciated. Tho per-,, formers were Misses Munro (Amberley), Muriel Waugh, Doris O'Connor, Bella Peddie Mavis . Neate Messrs Arthur McDonald, Bracy Wilson, .and Arthur Burke. After the concert the. performers were the guests of the society at' supper. The official opening of the tenni3 club's courts takes place on Saturday. The club has recently expended a considerable sum-of money in repairs and is now looking forward, to a successful season. ~ The pavilion has been removed to a more convenient and sheltered site, and it is now proposed to erect a nine, foot iron fence on the nor'-west side of the courts. The first round of the newly-formed _ Banner Competition • between the Waiau, Culverden, Waikari, and Hawarden Clubs commences'on Saturday, the 24th inst., the Hawarden team journeying to Waiau. A good response has been made to the £SO drive, the sum of £3O having already been * contributed. AKAROA. The annual meeting of, the Horticultural Society ,was held on Monday, Mr G. Armstrong presiding. The report stated that two shows had been held, but the attendance of the public had been most disappointing. Regret was expressed at the departure of the Rev. A. C. Purchas. The balance-sheet, [showing. a small debit,. was I adopted. It was decided to hold a gift shop at an early date in aid of the funds. Officers were elected as follows:—Patron, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes; president, Mr G, Armstrong; vice-pre-sidents, Mesdames J.' G. Lelievre, J* Armstrong, G. Armstrong, G. Hammond, P. A. Mickle, Messrs J. McCombs, A. H. Westenra, W. H. Taylor, J. N. Waddell, J. S. Chapman, E. X. Lelievre, T. E. Taylor, and T. Masefield. A committee of twenty was elected, the secretary being Mrs JN. Waddell, and treasurer, Miss M. Jacobson.' A sub-committee con--1 sisting of Mesdames W. E. M. Jacobson, Mickle, Waddell, A. M. Shepherd, G. Hammond, and Miss E. M. Jacobson were' appointed to revise the schedule. It was decided to hold a rose show on November 24th and a summer show on December 29th. Entries for tho Peninsula Horse Show, to be held on Friday next, show an increase over last year's figures. Although the number of horses is larger, the cattle classes show a small Miss Winnie Fyfe, of Aylmer's Valley, who was operated on for appendicitis on Sunday evening, is reported to be progressing favourably towards recovery--TAI TAPU. A violent thunderstorm swept over the district on Sunday afternoon, j Heavy rain and hail showers fell, u-c- I companied by vivid lightning and thun- j der. The storm played havoc with in- ( cuba tors, spoiling whole broods or chicks and ducklingSj also with orchards and gardens. A spell of dry, warm weather would be welcome, as several crops of lucerne have been cut, but owing to the damp weather cannot be harvested.