NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19502, 26 December 1928, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. At the Police Court on Monday, before Mr C. I. Jennings, J.P., Archibald John Kirk and Charles James Carney, two swaggers, were charged with drunkenness and disorderly behaviour. Having been locked up since Saturday night they "were convicted and discharged. _ . Services were held in the different Churches yesterday morning, all being very well attended. The Salvation Army band visited the residences of sick 'people and the hospital and played Christmas carojs were played by the Rangiora Band .yesterday morning. After visiting the principal parts or the town they finished up at the residence of the Mayor (Mr \\V A. Rowse), where the Mayoress entertained them to morning tea. Mr G. Harlow, on behalf of his comrades, thanked Mrs [ Rowse for lier 'kindness and the interest she has always taken in the welfare of the' Band: - As a 1 result of a "collection taken up during the.morning, about £7 was received. ■ A motor-car belonging to Johnston's North Canterbury Motor Company and driven by an employee. J. March, was struck by the south-bound evening train on Mapday at the railway crossing near Cook's store, Amberley. Marsh, who had pulled up to procure something at the store, had j.r.st started 'the cal* When the train,' which comes into tile Amberley station at the back of the store, passed. The car, which was newly done up, was considerably damaged. On Christmas Ere a very large crowd of visitors' t-arne 'into the to'wii. and all shops report good business. The weather was fine but very close yesterday and about 2 p.m. rain came £u.* A large number of people visited the Waikuku beach. The holiday fare which- lias been submitted to the audiences of Everybody's, Town Hall, continues this week. To-night "The Body Punch" will be shown, a very thrilling and entertaining picture, with Virginia Brown Faire in the lead. The story of a boxer and a wrestler, it has a great romantic.and humorous interest, as well as the more exciting stuff. On Thursday Syd. Chaplin will be seen in his comedy, "The Fortune 'Hunter," a screamingly funny picture of a young man who sought a wife, but who sought riches with her. How he kept on bungling the two and telling the romantic story to the rich one, and a rich story to the romantic one, forms a most amusing and diverting picture. Helene Costello plays opposite him. On Saturday "Detectives" will be shown, with the ."famous ,sta.rs of "Rookies" playing in it. Karl Dane and George K. Arthur are as absurdly funny as ever they were. Box plans nreatThe Bristol Piano Company, and day sales are at the. Golden Gate Confectionery Shop. CHEVIOT. There was a very large and representative'attendance at the public meeting called to consider entertaining the Hon. Mr Forbes, Minister for Lands and Agriculture, at a suitable function on the occasion of his appointment as a Minister of the Crown. The attendance was representative of all parts of the district and of all shades pf political opinion, and included a number of ladies. Mr A. McGiffert was voted, to the chair. After discussion it was de•cided that the function take the form of a banquet to be held on a date to. suit the Minister. The ladies present were formed into a committee with power to add to their number, and Mrs D. McLaren was appointed convener. The following were appointed members of the general committee:—Messrs F. S. Wilson, J. Y. Moir, J. H. L. Hiatt, E. Marshall, A. McGiffert, T. Sullivan, J. Fleming, G. M. Truman, A. D. Cooper, E. Edridge, C. Dierck, S. Pettingill, J. T. Read, M. Morrison, S. Clarke, F. H. IJpston, J. Hogan, M. B. Smith, T. West, T, Edridge, D. McLaren, and B. Martin. At a subsequent meeting of the committee it was decided to make provision for the accommodation of a certain number at the banquet and tickets to be issued on the principle of first come first served. A list of guests to be invited was drawn up. Mr A. McGiffert was appointed chairman of the committee and Mr T. West was hon. secretary. CUST. The cricket team suffered defeat by Oxford,on Saturday. Batting first, Ox- ■ ford compiled 50 (Pavclka 26). Bowling for Oust Smith took two wicketß for 10 runs, W. Sail four for 9, O'Lougblin two for 13, Henderson one for 0. Oust replied with 27. The - best bowlers for Oxford were Glew two wickets for 11 runs, Bossiter two for 5, Grant five for 7, and McConnel two for 1. . The annual prize-giving of St. James' Sunday School was held at the evening service on Sunday. The vicar (the Rev. Hi 0. Hanby), assisted by the teachers, presented the prizes as follows:—Junior Bible Class: Thelma Feather, Myrtle Feather, Joan Wood, Mirian Tallott, Arthur Amyes, Bruce Early, Wesley Pachnatz, Max Wood. Mrs Forsyth's. class: Ella Feather,- Vera Feather, Dorothy Forsyth, Hilda Tallott, Kathleen Tallott, .Joyce Amyes,' Betty Wood, Marcia Arps, Sylvia Pachnatz, Zeta Horniblow, Jane Miles, Lydia Young. Mrs Early's class: Leslie Forsyth, Garth Wood, Clarence Clark, William Scotlock, Stanley Young, Pat-Riley. Miss Forsyth's class: Gladys Feather, Robin Forsyth, Janet Tallott, Desma Wood, Lois Wood, Joyce Scoltock, Shirley Ryde. horrelville.. The Loburn cricket team defeated Horrelville by 10 runs on Saturday. Batting first, Loburn made 82 (Bailey 15, Greenwood 11, Dawson 12, F. Hill 10, not out). The best bowlers for Horrelville were: Dennis three wickets for 23 runs, Bailey four for 29,. Paterson two for 13, Eder one for 7. Horrelville in their innings made 72 (Forrest 13, Sheat 13, Horrell 12, Paterson 11,_ C. Bennett 10). Bowling for Loburn Bailey took two wickets for 2 runs, Chambers two for 8, Pulley three for 21, Greenwood tine for 13, Henry one for 13. j NORTH LOBURN. The North Loburn school held its .annual picnic on Friday at Leithfield beach in perfect weather. The party was conveyed to the beach in private cars. Luncheon and afternoon tea were provided. Mr Metherell. School Commissioner. presented the prizes won during the year. A programme ot races was run on the beach and altogether a very pleasant time was spent. LOBURN. After being postponed owing to the inclemency of the weather, the Loburn school picnic was held on Monday at Ashley Gorge. The children were conveyed bv motor-lorry, the parents mostly going in private cars. Luncheon, afternoon, tea, . and ice creams were provided by the School Committee.. Races were run in the domain. OMIHI. At the Omihi prize-giving the dux medal was given dv Mr Love, not by Mr-Russell as stated. Mr Russell gave it for 1927,.

AKAROA. Tie Akaroa and Littlo River Tennis Clubs played a match on the Akaroa courts on Saturday. After some good contests the final figures were even, both clubs winning the same amount • of games. 5 The Wainui Cricket Club 4 . Akaroa on Saturday aud were defeated by 166 to 123 runs. The best scores for the winners were T. Masefield 37, 0. Hayward 21. Lan McDonald 19, RBruce 18. For Wainui J. C. Tikao 26, W. Wilson 16, L. Hooker 14 were the only double figures. The members of St. Peter's Church held a successful gift shop sale on Saturday afternoon. The takings were £3O. A dance in the evening resulted in another £5 being collected. The stall was run by Mesdames T. Masefield, H. Wood ill, F.. G. Armstrong, W. H. Taylor, F. V C. Newton, P. G. Riches. Three competitions were held and the winners were: —Cake, Mrs P. Lynskey; toilet set, Mrs G. Armstrong; dinner, I). Langrope. For the last two years the Akaroa Golf Club has held a successful equestrian sports meeting on the Takamatua Beach. This year the residents of the Bay have formed a committee and have issued an attractive programme of events. The gathering will be held nest Monday. The town is very full of visitors and a great number of camping parties are occupying different localities outside of the borough. HALKETT. The Halkett School was filled to overflowing when a children's fancy dress ball was held to mark the closing of the school for the Christmas holidays. The building was most tastefully decorated with purple and red streamers. The prizes for the girl and boy were won by Eiia Henderson (Fairy) and Lindsay Hulston (Baby Ben Clock). A prize was also awarded to Mr and Mrs R. S. lloper for the most original dress. They represented Gostermongers. The judges were Mrs G. W. Christian and the Rev. T. Patersoh. During the evening the; school prizes were presented by the Rev. G. W. Christian, each child receiving a book, a box of chocolates, and Christmas toys. On behalf of the parents, the Rev. T. Paterson thanked the schoolmistress for' her untiring work during the year; especially was credit due to her in connexion with the social. Mrs Ward was presented with a beautiful bouquet from the school children by Ena Henderson. Tho music for the dance was supplied by Johnson's Band, extras being played by Misses T. Whyte and Iris Chambers. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss P. Roper and Mr R. Wilson. Mr M. G. Wijson was M.C. The funeral of the late Mr E. C. Fowler, which took place oh Saturday afternoon, was attended by a very large circle of friends. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. G. W. Christian. Messrs A. and H. Walker (brothers-in-law), and Geo. and' B. Hayes acted as bearers. Wreaths were sent bv the following: Wife.and family, Una and Gilbert, Norman and Vera, Mr and Mrs G. Bunt and family, Mr W. T. Walker and Mr and Mrs IT. Walker and. family, Halkett School. Mr and Mrs H. G. Taylor, Mr and Mrs Geo. Davis and family, Mr and Mrs Geo Hayes and family, Mr and Mrs A. McKay, Mr Turner and family, Mr and Mrs F. French, Mr and Mrs R. S. Roper, Mr and Mrs R. .J. Watson and family, Miss Gibson, Mr and Mrs R. Henderson, Airs N. Henderson, and Mr and Mrs J. D. Henderson. KIRWEE. At the prize-giving in connexion with •the Kirwee School every scholar received a prize. The .proficiency. : were also presented; A' dainty-.-supper was handed round by the ladies;'A'dance' was-held, the music being supplied by Mesdames A. L. Stewart and G. Begg.' Mr A. L. Stewart was.M.O. Rain p set in about 5 a.m. last Thursday, and continued to fall'heavily nearly-. all day, 1.10 inches being registered. This is the third "Occasion this month that over an inch has fallen iii one day. KOWAI BUSH. At the annual prize-giving the children, who had been trained by their teacher, Miss Nftnkivell, gave a splendid programme. "The Pickaninnies," "Floral Drill," "The Farm," and "Th® Cat in School" all received enthusiastic, encores. At tho conclusion of the programme the chairman, Mr Russell, presented the prizes, which incjuded a special prize given by Mrs R. M. Johnson for progress', and was won by Nellie Stratford. The proficiency cer-. tificates won by Geof. Belcher and Nellie Stratford were also presented. Mr Russell'congratulated 'Miss Nankivell. on the results of her efforts. Refreshments were handed. round and tho room ' cleared for dancing.