NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19611, 6 May 1929, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. An inquest concerning the death of Kobert Maybin, who was found dead in a hut on Mr A. J. Tutton's property at Swannanoa on Friday, was held by Mr E. C. lievvey, District Coroner, at the Bangiora Courthouse yesterday. Dr. Arthur Will, who conducted a post mortem examination, gave evidenee that the body, which waa that of a man apparently from 45 to 50 years of age, was well nourished and bore no marks of injury. The heart was very much enlarged, the valves whieh showed the presence of vegetations being incompetent. The condition of the heart led witness to believe that dece*aed suffered from myocarditis. The iiher organs appeared quite healthy, wild in the opinion of witness death was due to syncope, following on myocarditis.. Francis Heron, farmer, Ohoka, said Maybin, who was carrying a swag, called at witness's home on April loth, seeking employment. Witness promised him work as soon as the potato crop was ready to lift, and he went to a hut on Mr Tutton's property where ho stayed. He started potatopicking on April 19th and continued until about 5 p.m. on May 2nd, when witness last saw him alive. He then appeared to be in his usual health. He had never complained of illhealth.

James Hubert Lucas, employed by the previous witness, said he saw Maybin about 3 p.m. on May 2nd. Next morning witness had occasion to go near deceased 's hut, and as fco had not appeared witness, accompanied by a mate, investigated, and found deceased lying on his bunk, his head and body being covered. On ascertaining that he was dead, the police were communicated with. He was a good worker and had never complained about his health. Samuel Scott gave corroborative evidence, and said Maybin was reserved and did not speak about himself. He showed no ill effects after shaking potato bags weighing up to 2001b. Sergeant P. Cassidy, who removed the body to the morgue at Bangiora, said the deceased had not been dead long when witness went to the farm soon after 9 a.m. on Friday. The Coroner returned a verdict that Maybin died at Swannanoa, near Bangiora, on May 3rd, and death was due to svneope, following myocarditis. "The Maybin lived at different board-ing-houses" in Christchurch for a period extending over several years, but it is not known whether he had any relations in New Zealand. An entertainment will be given by the Rangiora children in the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening. Something like 150 children are taking part in the programme, which includes a number of novel items, and a playlet by the smallest children, with beautiful stage effects. A meeting is to be held at the Borough Council Chambers to-morrow morning, with the object of taking steps to recognise publicly in some way the long service of the Hon. Mr Buddo to the old Kaiapoi u'eetorate, as its Parliamentary representative. An invitation has been issued by the Borough Council to all local bodies and other organisations in the district to be represented, and it is anticipated that the project will be taken up very heartily.

The "Mayor (Mr W. A. Bowse) is making very slow recovery from his illness, and it is doubtful whether he will ba in a fit condition to attend the installation of the new Mayor and Coun-

cillors, to take place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. In consequence of the destruction of the golf pavilion, the club has decided to abandon the season's programme of men's matches, except the team's matches against other clubs, but the ladies are carrying out their events. A general meeting of the club has been convened for next Saturday evening, to discuss matters arising from the fire, including the, erection of a new pavilion. Amongst the club's losses was a very fine set of crockery specially imported and presented to the club by Mr W. Smith, a former president. Fortunately a motor-lawn-mower, purchased this season, was away for some small repairs, otherwise it, too, would have been amongst the losses. KAIKOURA. The Kaikoura Orchestral Society gave the first of a eeries of seascna foneerts at the Picture Theatre on Friday night. There was a very iair attendance. The programme WBipnsed marches, "Fellowship" andl "Liberty valse "Ideale," the selections; Sun shine and Showers' and Golden Macnet" by the Orchestra, .songs by Sfj's. 1. Williamson kiss I'ope, V Hushes, v olin selections by All »• Mackle was the pianist .tor the evenin^W Mr W. F. Pemn was the condu g cto" d At the conclusion ois theprogramme Mr E. A. W. Smith (piesi dent) stated that the Society had instituted a scheme of honorary membership which he trusted would appeal So the music-loving people of, as it would greatly assist the fcociety. One of the finest landing places for aeroplanes in the Dominion esirts m Kaikoura, and the land w a oad reserve stretching from "The Elms'to the Kahutara bridge, a fine level piece of territory that onlv requires clearing up. With telephone wire* remove! to the opposite side of the road a fine taking off site is available The site i? about eight miles south ot Kaikoura running parallel with tne main road . , „ . Wednesday is polling day in the Kaikoura Countv for the election of Councillors. For the Peninsula Riding (two seats) O. J. A. Johnston has retired from the contest and there are tive candidates offering for the two seatsMessrs Curran (sitting member) PMorris. Shand, Harle, and Dr. Withers. For the Suburban Riding (3) there are four candidates, Messrs J. Boyd G. Eaton. G. B. Parsons (sitting members'*. G. D. Smith (an exCouncillor). For Clarence the sittmg member (Mr D. Boyd) is opposed bv Mr H C. Eaker. In the Con Wav Riding there are three contestants f~- the two seats —Messrs Henrd and Poi.i"ion (sitting members) and Mr John Grecorv. Keen interest is being manifested in the elections. ;

OMIHI. The annual trials of the WaiparaOmihi Collie Club took place on Mr McApline's property at Spye, last week. The weather on both days was very favourable, as a consequence of which there was a large number of spectators. There were 112 entries, llie results are as follows:—Class I.— Heading, bringing back, and holding in the ring, 600 yards. Time allowed Bmin; possible, 30 points: Ist, T. E. Brankin's Wee Boss, 28 points; 2nd, L. Turner's Dean, 27 J points; 3rd, M. D. Campbell's Moss, 26 points; 4th, JMeAdam's King, 24 points. Maiden event, run in conjunction with Class I.—-Ist, L Turner's Dean, 27J points; 2nd, C. W. Lee's George, 21 points; 3rd. E. Hay's Ted, 20 points. Class 11. —Heading, bringing back, and yarding, 300 yards. Time allowed, lQmin; possible, 30: Ist, S. S. Barclay's

Chappie, 2fi points; 2nd, T. E. Brankin's Wee Boss, 25 points; 3rd, P. and W. Mathers' George Jr., 234 points; 4th, J. McAdam's King, 23 points. Class lll.—Huntaway with slew, 500 yards. Time allowed, Bmin; possible, 30 points: Ist, T. E. Brankin's* Cloud, 30 points; 2nd, A. Little's Pat, 29J points; 3rd, A. Turpin's Watt, 29 points. Maiden event, rim in conjunction with Class 111 —lst, T. E Brankin's Cloud, 30 points; 2nd, A. Little's Pat, 29i points; 3rd, M. Foley's Clyde, 26 points. Class IV.— Huntaway, head, bring back and hold. Time allowed, grains; possible. SO points: Ist. M. B. Forrester's Jack, 28$ points; 2nd, A. Mcintosh's Spring, 19 points: 3rd, A. Booth's Sparke, 14 points. The special prizes were awarded as follows: —McAlpine Cupj winner of Class I.— T. E. Brankin. Francis Memorial and miniature for winner of Class lI.—S. S. Barclay. Mrs A. R. Little's trophy.—S. S. Barclay. Cameron Memorial for most points in Class I. and lI—T. E. Brankin. Miniature of this cup.—C. A. Denton. President's medal for most points in Classes I. and lI.—T. E. Brankin. Campbell's Challenge Cup (winner of Class III).—T. E. Brankin. Miniature of this cup.—A. Booth. Clifford Cup (winner of Class IV.).— M. B. Forrester. Paterson Cup for two best dogs in team.— T. E. Brankin. T. A. Croft's special for returned soldiers scoring most points —T. E. Brankin. Messrs Watson's trophy,—T. E. Brankin. Messrs Petersen's trophy.—A. Little. C. T. Brown's special.—L. Turner. W. Baxter's special for best command.— A. Little. J. Ballantyne and Co's. special. —E. Hay. D.I.C. special.— M. Foley. W. Brydon's special.—T. E. Brankin. As the required number of points were not scored for the district specials, the funds revert to the club.

A farewell dance was held in the Omihi Hal' on Thursday night, in honour of Mr H. Stackhouse, who is leaving the district to take a farm at Little River. On behalf of the residents of Omihi and the members of the Glenmark Football Club, Mr J. Sloss presented the guest of honour with a dieqr.e and a travelling: rug. A song was sung by Miss N Chamberlain, of Amberloy, accompanied by Mrs L. Doak at the piano. The dance music was supplied by Mrs Ferguson (piano), and Mr Hall {(violin), extras being nb>ved by Mrs L Doak and Miss R. Hall. Messrs E. Doak and D. Croft were M.C.'s

| BURWOOD. Tbo monthly meeting of the Burwood School Committee was held last week. There were present —Messrs J. Liggins, H. Reaby, F. Reaby, A. Rowland, G. F. Robinson, R. J- Stevens, W. Smythe, and the headmaster. The headmaster reported that the roll number was still 129, and that the average attendance to date for tbe quarter was 123, the number required to maintain the grade being 121. Visits of inspection bad been arranged for the senior pupils to Messrs Duckworth and Turner's boot factory, the Central Dairy Company, and Aulsebrook and Co. It was decided to provide cocoa for the pupils during the winter months at a charge of 3d a week. Messsr W. Smythe and A. Rowland were appointed delegates to the School Committees' Association, and Mr H. Reaby delegate to the Dental Clinic Committee. The question of school colours was dealt with, the committee deciding to adopt maroon and gold, in view of the fact that several schools had black and gold Tt was also agreed that a set of football jerseys should be purchased for the school. A special meeting of members of the Burwood King Memorial Library was held on Thursday evening to consider th° question of transferring the land and buildings to the Education Depart went, thereby cominff under the provisions of the Public Library AcfcT A

letter was read from Mrs Clifton Km? expressing her willingness to transfer. The annual rental of the land would be 6s, and the insurance premium 8s 7d, the building being insured The transfer would thus give full control of the librarv to the members under the direction of the Education Department. It was unanimously agreed to accept Mrs King's offer, an the secretary was instructed to T „„j. to the Commissioner of Crown Lands with a view to having the transre effected. ;