MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19668, 11 July 1929, Page 5

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs L. Maginness (Huntingdon), Mrs E, Holland (Tinwald), and Mr S. Holland (Tinwald) were passengers by the express yesterday to connect with the Tofua on a trip to the Fiji Islands. Miss I. Munro, Matron of the Malvern Hospital, left yesterday on a three months' visit to Fiji, Euchre Tournament. A euchre tournament played between teams from the St. Stephen's Men's Club and the Hakatere Lodge on Tuesday evening resulted in a win for the former by 77 points. Boy Injured. A broken nose, a broken left arm, and a severe scalp wound were suffered by William Inwood, the five-year-old son of Mr and Mrs W. R. Inwood, of 93 Kermode street, yesterday afternoon, when he ran into a passing car driven by Miss Z. Bonnington. The boy, who had just left t_e .oorough School, came on to the road and, noticing his mother on the opposite footpath, hastily ran towards her regardless of two approaching cars. The boy was admitted to Oakhurst Private Hospital. School Committee. The committee of the Ashburton Borough School met last evening, Mr J. Watson presiding. In repl- to the committee's request that appointments be not published before the rospeetive School Committees had been notified, the Education Board wrote stating that when applications were first received for a position the Board considered them in committee. The name of the appointee was not given to the newspapers until the following meeting of the Board, when the appointment was confirmed. Nothing was given out until a committee had been consulted. Regarding the suggestion that two names be submitted the Board regretted that the present Act prevented such. If the highest graded applicant was regardod by the Senior Inspector as being capable or filling the position satisfactorily, the Board had no option in the matter. Mr T. S. J. Doherty wrote stating that a number of parents, including himself, would like to have some information regarding the trophies won at the Mid-Canterbury Schools' Association's sports. It was four months since the meeting was held, and it did not seem fair that successful trophy winners should be denied the honour and privilege of holding their respective trophies. It was evident that something was wrong with the organisation. The headmaster stated that most of the trophies had come to hand, but the miniature cups had yet to be engraved. The prize moneys were now available. The arranging of a function at whieh the prizes would be presented was left with the headmaster. The headmaster reported that the roll number was 468, while the attendance for the past week had averaged 82.5. The average for the quarter was 92.6. It waa decided that instruments required for the band should be purchased out of the hobby fund. The chairman, Mr M. Bruce, and the headmaster were appointed to attend a meeting to be held to-morrow to consider the question of a school excursion to the Christchurch Winter Show.

Hockey. The draw for Saturday is a3 follows: Beriior—Methven v High School, at Ash tourttti, Mr M. Baker; Rakaia v. Tinwald, at Rakaia, Rev. R. B. Tinaley. Junior—A Section: Hinda Av. liovrcUfis, at LowcliSe, Mißs Fuiton; Baring Square A v. Mt. Somers, at Mt. Somers, Mr G. Button; Old Girls A v. Old Girls B, at Ashburton, Mr H. Millichamp. Junior B Section—Baring Square B v. Rakaia, at Ash'ourton, Mr C. Bishop; Launston v. Hinds B, at Hinds, Mr J. Cooke; High School A v. High School B, at Ashburton, Miss Piggott. The Couuty aix-a-side tournament will be staged on July 20th when primary school teams will also take part. Rugby. The following referees ha7e been appointed for Saturday's matches: Senior—Old Boys v. Methven, at Show Grounds, Mr C. H. Day. A friendly match between Hampstead and Hinds has not been definitely arranged. If it takes place, Mr A. H. Guiney will be referee Junior—Allenton v. Hinds, at Hinds, Mr C. Millar; Lowcliffa v. Mayfield, at Mayfield Mr J. S. McLauchlan; Rakaia v. Old Boys at Show Grounds, Mr E. Burgess; Hampstead v. Methven, at Methven, Mr G. Topp; Springburn, a bye. „ , . , „,. Third Grade—Allenton v. Technical Old Boys, at Show Grounds. Mr C. Stills; Hampstead v. Old Boys, at Show Grounds, Mr K. Featherston; Rakaia v. High School, At Show Grounds Mr R. Annibal. Fourth Grade— Hampstead v. Jiigh School B at Show Grounds, Mr E. McDoupall; High School A v. Technieil A, at Show Grounds, Mr C. Wellman. RAKAIA. The weather during the past few days has been sunny and fine with frosty nights, but on Tuesday evening a cold southerly wind brought showers of heavv rain, 13 points being registered. Wednesday was again fine ana sunnv with no wind. Lambs are to be seen now on most of the farms, and the cultivation of land for the spring sowing of wheat is going ahead rpaidiy In St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Mondav evening there was a good attendance', including visitors fr°m Leeston, Southbridge. Chertsey, Rokeby, and the surrounding districts to welcome Miss Jennie Street, of London, who is visiting the Dominion m the interests of the Christian Endea- ; vour movement. The Rev. A. S. Morrison presided and introduced Miss Street, who gave an account of the World Con<rre*s of Christian Endeavour Societies held recently at Budapest, and was accorded a vote of thanks. At a meeting of the Edith Cavell Lodge. T.00.F.. held m the Town Hall on Mondav evening. tMster L. Newman, N.G.. presided over a good attendance. An application fro™ a member for transfer to the Golden Link Lodae. Christ church, was jrran+ea. \n invitation to attend the annivO ball of the Washington Lodge. Cn ri. st ; church, was received. It was decided to five a donation of £1 Is to the Earthquake Relief Fund. OVERDALE. There is plenty of winter feed in this district in the* form of turnips and green oats, and stock generally are looking very well. Fanners are well ahead with their winter work, having taken full advantage of the fine weather. Potato crops have turned out fairly well, one resident having dug ten tons per acre of the Dakota and Endurance varieties. ; If the County Council clear the gorse ; and broom at the Overdale corner ot | the Main South road it will be a great j boon to motorists and residents, a* i the view is obstructed for many chains [ The Pendarves school basket and j football teams visited Overdale and played matches with the local schoolPendarves won the basketball by nine points to five and Overdale the football J by 42 points to nil. The visiting teams, , with a large number of supporters, were supplied with afternoon tea br the local ladies. On Friday the locaX J school football team travelled to Done i and defeated the home side by S5 points to nil. ' Credit is due to the teac n * r ' J Mr Davis, for coaching the children and for the interest he takes in to* school generally.

MOUNT SOMERS. At the monthly meeting of the Mt. Sotnera school committee, it w»i reported that Miss J. Davidson had left, and Miss N. Percy had been appointed to the teaching staff. The headmaster reported a roil number of 74 with aa average attendance of 64.3. Authority was given the headmaster to purchase 100 additional new books for the library, and also to make an appeal to the pupiis on behalf cf the West Coaat Itclief Funds. Mr J. T. Bull presided over a well-.-utended meeting of spinsters and bachelors wfien it was detided to hold the annual ball on August 14th. Miss N. Hepburn and Mr liul! were appointed joint secretaries. The Bnec'eujjh settlers are holding a hare drive on Satnrdav in r.id of the West Coast Relief Funds.