NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19624, 21 May 1929, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. I At Everybody's, Town Hall, this even- ; ing, there will be presented two fea- | tore pictures, namely. "His House in ! Order"' and "Thoroughbreds,' ' a. ro- ; mance of the racing track. On Thursday "Sunrise" will be shown, and on Saturday "Baby Cyclone.' 7 Also on this evening's programme is the -iHth series or "The Collegians.'' Box piaus are at The Bristol, and day sales are at the Golden Gate Confectionery Shop. Much interest was taken in a ride shoot he'd in the Jiangiora Drill Hal] on Saturday evening between the Eangiora Miniature Eille Club a:id the local returned soldiers. .Each team comprised 17 competitors. The returned soldiers put up a very creditable performance considering that the majority of them had not -handled a rifle for a number of years. The scores "were: Miniature Rifle Club 928, returned soldiers SSI. Orders for advertisements and lcr delivery of The Prsss may be telephoned to or left at our local office, Hieh street, Rangiora. Telephone 65M. —a

HANMER SPRINGS. The Hanmer football team motored vo Kaikoura on Saturday to play in the junior competition, and won by 18 points to 14. • The golf club played a flag match during the week-end. The winner was Mr F. K. Lumsden, who carried his flag to the 18th hole. G. Reid was second, carrying his fiag to the 18th fairway. Mr J. Hanson's trophy for an annual bogey handicap has taken the form of a handsome challenge cup to be known as the Lodge Challenge Cup. B. M. Neilson is the first winner. A replica of the cup will be presented to the winner each year. The sub-committee appointed by the Management Committee of the Golf Club, consisting of the chairman (Mr J. Manson), Dr. Lumsden. Messrs F. Coote, R. F. McKay, and the secretary made an inspection of the Domain end various blocks of land in the vicinity for the purpose of extending the links They will meet the members ot the. Domain Board during ths coming week-end and will then report to the committee.

The Ladies' Hockey Club held a practice match last Saturday with the view of picking players to compete in future district competitions. The chairman of lite Amuri County Council, Mr M. Bethell. with the County Engineer and Crs. Rutherford and Atkinson made an inspection of the township area list Thursday for the purpose of deciding on the work to be undertaken during the winter. It k understood ihat a grant of £3OO has been made by the Gtowrnmnai. Mr T. Maher is e-mfinod to his bed, having caught a chill. He expects to be about again during the week. Mr Linton Gardiner and family are here for the term holidays, having taken Mrs Kitto's house. Miss M. Fawcett has returned to Harnner after six months *pent with Mrs Mathieson at Culverden.

WAIKARI. At the fortnightly meeting oi' the Waikari 1.0.0. F., M.U., Bro. E. Trounce, N.G., presided. Two new members were initiated into the lodge. Xomiaations of officers for the coming term were taken. After the meeting a dainty supper was served.

I SCARGILL. j Alter nearly forty years' continuous residence in the Motunau district, Mr I end Mrs G. G. Greig hare disposed of | their property and gone to live in retirement in Christchureh. Prior to their departure they were entertained by Motunau and Scargill residents at a social gathering in the SeargjJl Hall. Mr T. B. L. Roberts presided, and there was an interesting programme of musical and elocutionary items, and community singing. The chairman in a speech reminiscent of the early days of the district when Mr Greig's late father first took up property there and ¥ r » . alKl later, Mrs Greig, came to live in Scargill, referred to their neighbourly qualities and the very high esteem in which they were held. Mr E. A. Foster expressed regret at losing good neighbours. Mr E. Gardner also spoke, and Mr Roberts then presented Mr and Mrs Greig with a dinner service on behalf of the residents, bidding them farewell and wishing them long life, health, and happiness to enjoy what they had earned. Mr Greig in responding, thanked the residents for their parting gift, and also related *>arlv incidents in the district's history. After cupper dancing was indulged in until an early hour.

WAIPARA. A good rain fell last week, when 76 points were recorded, and although it will hang up the drilling of wheat crops it will do a lot of good to green feed and pastures in general. Stock is looking well, thanks to a generous amount of moisture during the autumn months. Some good paddocks of green oats and grass .are to be seen about the district. The Mothers' Union held a gift afternoon in aid of St. Anne's Guild at the Glenmark vicarage on Thursday afternoon, when there was a good attendance. A large number of parcels were received. It was decided to hold a garden party and sale of work during the year.

CUST. Mothers Day was held during the week-end in. St. David's Presbyterian Church. On Saturday the members of the Bible Class invited their mothers to meet with them, and after Bible study supper wa« served. Mrs Waviand expressed the pleasure the mothers felt in bem K present and their interest in the class. On Sunday morning there was a large congregation at a special «erWas worn during the service Mr 3mmonds preached a holnf, l c „ "\« One wv, » "eiptul sermon on e4 sTwi? T°n H i S Mother Comforttt and 13? * €amlwt Th -" «saia!, m trie Oust fcwhool grounds against Oxford. After a spirited -ame Oxford won bv 14 points to 3 \f£* * W °„ wa, served by the home d!S™ 00n The local football team held its anrmall dance m the Institute Hail Q n Thnrsday. There was a good attendance and a very cmoyabe evening was f ° * vPa" Zr*- ™?? h ** by ston s Band (Kaiapoi). Messrs 1, Cowens and M. T. Forbes were M C 's

RANGIORA ADVERTISEMENTS. ■pV£Rß v 0 D T ' S TOV.'X HAbL. RAXGIORA TO-XXGHT «' i I'.ll. TO-KIOHT Big Double-!'»a: are Prorramme TALLU'LAJI BASKHEAD jti Sir Arthur Pinsro's Faaitiis S'.o-*- ■ HIS lIOC-E IX ORDER" 1 In Addition; — Marian Nixon In The Brilliant Ra'ir.g Romance "THOROUGHBREDS"" Also No. 29. Tlvrd Srrlo* ©.' 'THE COLLEGIANS"" THURSDAY NEXT TilfSSl'AV The Compe'.*ns Dn»rsat:<- Romance "S U KKISE" Starring GEORGE O'BRIEN ard JANET GaYS'OR Reserves. Bristol ar.d (.; .-l.jev. Gate. -143

WAIKUKU. A:\ enjoyable end soc:ai given by Sirs Cross and Mrs Griffith was held at the home of Mrs Cro&s 1:1 aid of the Waikuku Ladies' Guild. Games, competitions, ar.d musk-ai items pleasantly occupied the evening. The musical programme ;v;.s provided bv Miss toloane. tile Rev. Mr Nelson, libs L. Maddison. Miss Olhv Cro«. Miss Griffith, Miss Cross. Mrs J. Mollis. Mr W. Xeison. and Mr Griffith. Competitions were won bv Mis? Crew. Miss J. Morris. Mr'- Nelson. Miss B. Maddison, and Miss 1.. Maddison. Tlie consolation prizes went to Mrs Judson and Mr Nelson. Miss E. Dearer has returned afur spending a fort nights holidar m Jnvercargill. Mrs J. Tull left fast we°k to spend a holiday with relations at Greymouth.

WOODEND. Special services were held on Sunday in celebration of the anniversary of the Methodist Church. The Rev. F. B. Lawrence, of Wuolston, conducted the morning service and preached to a fairly large congregation. An anthem was given by the ehobr, also a quartet "All in the April Evening,'' by Mi&s A. Griffiths, Mrs A. Smith. Messrs L. Sheppard, and W. Nelson. The evening service was taken by the Rev. J. R. Nelson. Anthems by the choir and a solo, "Thanksgiving." by Mr W. Nelson (who also conducted the choir) were special features or the- service.

LITTLE RIVER. Messrs J. 11. White, F. siaubury. L. Brown, and D. P. Foley have returned from a trip to Nelson and Marlborough. Mrs J. Gibb (Puahaj is spending a holiday in Christchurdi. The many friends of Mr J. Polluck will be pleased to hear of his recovery irom his recent serious operation in the Dunedm ficspuai. Mr and Mrs Polluck hope to return to LittJe liiver early next week. Miss Annie Topp. who has been visiting friends iu Puaha, left on Friday for Woodend, where she will be the guest of Mrs Percy Morris. Mr Baas, who has 'been appointed master at the Puaha School, will, with Mrs Baas and family, arrive shortly. Miss M. Hodgson (Heathcote) is the guest of Miss Beatrice Line. Mrs C. Dutton has returned homo after a few days spent in town. At a general meeting of the Croquet Club there were present: Mesdames F. Crockett (secretary), Dutton. Harris. 11. French, Lewthwaite. sen., H. Marsh, D. Sutherland, and G. Giddens. Mrs Lewthwaite was elected o the chair. Mr Ilarris attended he meeting regarding his account as caretaker, and after a discussion it was I agreed to pay the account less 10s. The balance-sheet of the annual ball showed a credit of £9 0s 3d. , At a meeting held in the Maori Hall, Mrs T. Robinson presiding, it was unanimously decided to revive the Hockey Club. The following officers were elected : —Patron, Miss Coop ; president, Mrs I. O. Buchanan; vice-presidents, Lady Stewart. Mesdames J. U. Coop, F. Coop, S. Birdlin.v:, T. Thompson. H. | Marsh. Hall, Aitken. M. Coop, titan- j bury, Trail, Dawson, Petty, G. Robin- j son,, Ilarris, Steans, Montgomery, ! Hutchinson, and Hay;, club captain, j Miss M. Roberts; field captain, Mrs M. j Tahuhn ; deputy captain, Miss I. Kii- i dare; treasurer, Mrs L, Kim ; honorary i secretary. Miss Hini Parata; commit- j tee, Mrs T. Robertson. Mrs L. Kini, ; Miss I. Kildare, Miss M. Roberts, Mrs I M. Tahuhu, and Miss 11. Parata. i The Banks Peninsula Collie Dog • Club's trials were commenced yesterdry j in good weather, but the day ended ; without the first evpnt being completed. ' Miss Valerie Anderson (Ghristehureh) j is the guest of Mrs P. Fahey. j Mrs Ellis (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs 0. Stanbury. j At the Awa-iti Domain on Saturday, , in a Rugby football match. Te j Kotahitanga. (Maori Club) beat I*e Bon's Bay by 38 points to 8. Mr H. j Mansoti was referee. The Little Piver .' team .•journeyed to Little Akaloa ;and j were defeated by 10 points to 3. Leslie \ Le Compte scored for Little River. Mr '. C Steans was referee. >

TAI TAPU. Several severe frosts have been experienced in the district lately rmtl flower gardens have suffered. Farmers are taking advantage of the tine weather to push on with the sowing of grain, whilst potato-digging is also in full swing. Mr John Ryan, who suffered a compound fracture of the leg in the Wai-hora-Rolleston junior football match a fortnight has returned irom Lercisham. and is progressing favotirably.

! AKAROA. I A' meeting of the Boy Stout Committee was held on Friday. Arrange- | ments were made to have a wooden floor put the Drill Shed, and also some cupboards erected for the use of the i-jouti and Scoutmaster. Tho president (Mr G. Armstrong) presented tirst stares to Cub* Jack Maseneld and Herbert Wright, and i:iiO presented Clement Green with a Cubs general efficiency badge. The results of the Peninsula SubGmon'i: footbail matches en Saturday were: Akaroa 52 v. Cnited l)uy= 0: Ie Kotahitanga 38 v. Le Bon's J: Tattle Akaloa 1U v. Little River 3. Mr Ira Petterson, who has beeu a cadet in the Akaroa Pet Office for the past three vears, left on promotion to the Duvnucheile office yesterday Mr and Mrs F. C. Newton, Alymer :; Valley. are spending a holiday in Southland. , . , . The Canterbu'-v Sunday !-ebooi Teachers' Conferee finished yest< and the members & in numW. leave for their homes to-day. Bishop \\*stVatso.i attended tho cenf-rene- -h.r--[ni , the wefk-pnd and wmh.-wl 1,0 service at Sr. Pete's church on .v-i----dav evening.

WEST MELTON. U the weekly shoot a tropl.y «ven by the club was compete to-. tied for this on their reactive handicaps and the with a total of 70. In the hna Pasco* won with a of 6 > an T he also won the club'a weekly Tiadall button was von bv *: " me n jun.. with 70. Tfce five tefding men n *e "Meltong£ t &f 5K W e: dakle N v 0r 287, and W. Oakley, jun. *»- - friendly mateh was fired Hatnrdav evening wuh a team from Springfield, which resulted m the home team winning by 2.* points *otal scores were: Springfield • *>- west Melton 760. The club wfil do represented at the Ashb-irtoii Championships by two teams.

BITVAUCHELLE BAY. The Akarua uud Wainui Uoad Board's new tractor, which was bought for grading,, arrived oil Fri.'ay. On Saturday the trial as arranged wan U..-!<1 oa the Higeon Bay road. The machine proved highly satisfactory, and the Ei.r.rd members prpsent were w> 1! p'easf-J.

SPRINGFIELD. A very enjoyable party \*a» held at the residence of Mr and Mr- Kelly to celebrate the twenty-firM birthday of their sou Jack. Ttv «'v..'n : ng passed pieasantSy with gan;- - and ii;u--ic. The centre oi the supper tabj.- was uiktu up with a decoratol !,ir:;;<l*y cake deeorat.-d with IWfMity-H,:,..- tandh's. The first of' a s. rie- 01 K-ig'.v gunu-s for a silver cup for junior," ':;iidt-r seventeen; tij., slaved h>-r»' ati Saturday, wlien Sh.-nir!d innior?- defeated the 'otaiboys by y>J rwnts to 11..' Mr P.. Hardie wa« referee.

DARFIELD. ; A suc:e-bi\J dai; <• m . 1I( [ (Jl - t j lC . j> a: - ■ field Sports Club run.., i W , 1,,J,j :,, ihMemorial flali on Frj(Lr... Mu-.< -.v.;- | supplied by the iMnield Melody Player,. Messr* H. Morrison and C. Hedforn were M.C.,:. The weigh tgue.si.ing competition f yr three sheep, given by Mewrs J. j { . Ciillen. \V. J. Clmton ami D. McLaughlin, wa« won by jlr t. Kecifern. On SaLurday, Greendale A and Darfield B hockey teams met in the opening match of the competition, Grecndale winning by 6 goals to 1. Misses A. Locker. M. Adams. K. McKenwe. and b. Cullen scored for Greendate and Miss D. Painter for Darfiehl In th:- ■• rider 17 football oonuvriti-n ; Gieniui'ii*! ..■•'- .ir-.d de/eate.l L>ar:i«:<j 1 by 54 points to o.

HALKETT. TL<? Halkett branch oi ibe Aluiverti Pluukct Society held its annua! 1 rli id thv West Melton 11*11 on TViur.vJiy night. Music vat, supplied by Nolan's OrcLehtra. extra* being pLyed hy Miast-s A. L=ngda!<?-Hunt, T. Whru, and I. Chambers,. A Monte C»r!o dan e nas won by Sir and Mrs B. Ford, and a lucky spot waltz by Mi*, L. [!iou Jtjon and Mr McTeazue. \V. IMvi, and W. J. McKay acwd ,s MX. s. Mis !. Turner and .Mr J. Tin >i. r an- ;r*-ndin;s n holiday in th< .V.rtu Mr and Mr* J. J. Haruood of W.np..*a - irt » speT„], n g a boli.la* nit). Mr ai.'d Mrs K. S. Roper, 'Pine Gr..-.-." -Mr-, W. A. Cooper. '>{ C"hrmf -hw •<», is ti.e 2iuM of Mrt 0. E. Dan-. Mr« E. C alder, of Richmond, i- vi*itiiu: tr;ciif.s in th* district Mi«cs V. lU.iK-r and E. S*f,t.,»i. »J.o liavt- bwri attending the > 1,« I teacher* anmiaJ irintrr i-si-m it Akaroa. bm r»ttirninz homo t<*-d-\.