NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19724, 14 September 1929, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. A pioneer of over 50 years' standing, Mrs Jaae Hughes, died at her residenee at Southbrook during the weekend. Mrs Hughes was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1851, the eldest of the family of ten of Mr and Mrs R. Shepperd. In 1»T8 she married Mr Thomas Hughes, and they left almost immediately for New lealand, in the sailing ship Blairgowrie, arriving here after a long voyage. Mr and Mrs Hughes started in Canterbury as a married couple on the Homebush Station, where they stayed only a few months, moving to a piece of land near Sandy Knolls, when the Brttbason run was broken up. Here they lived in a sod hut built by Mr Hughes. After a few years there, where they experienced the hardships of pioneers to the full, Mr Hughes being largely engaged in contract ploughing, they moved to Weedons, and in 1902 went on to iouthbrook, where they had resided lines. All her life Mrs Hughes was a most active woman, who delighted la the hard work inseparable from farm life, and except at rush times, refused to have help, and carried on her duties right up to the time illness overtook her, whhh resulted in her death. Passionately fond of animals or birds of any kind, Mrs Hughes took a delight in the stock around her, which would all come running at her call. All h»r lift Mrs Hughes wM a member Of the Methodist' Church, working wholeheartedly In its interests. The funeral, •a Tuesday, tocfc pUee at the Rangiora Cemetery, where the Bev. Mr Henderson read the serviee, the eortege followiag being the largest won is the district for some time- The poll-bearers were her four sons: Mea»»« J- Hughes (Wellington), B. J. Hughea (Auckland), R. W. Hughes (Southbrook), and M. Hughes (Rangiora). There U also one «. Magrath (Oxford), end three grand- • Children. Floral tributes, besides those front the family and church bodies with which Mrs BfUghes was connected, were received from nearly all parts of' un, terbury, and some people travelled long distances to pay their last respects to a woman who held the regard and-esteem of all with whom she had come in con'bream of Love" is to be presented at Kwrybody'".-Town Hall, this evening In the leading roles are.-Joan Crawford and. Nile . ThV picture i« the sam« play that, sar> Bei;nhA played in, the truf lovei story; jaf Adrienne Leoauvreur, the eipsy who. became a groat actress, and a royat .prince. The eleventh chapter in the, ladventures of "Tarwn the Mighty will also be screened, and on Tuesday S'MademoUelle Parlea Vous" will be shown. Bo* plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, and day sales are at ih« Golden Gate. Orders for advertisements and. for delivery of Th» P«wsa may be telephoned to or loft at our local office, Hi«h street, Rangiora. Telephone 68M. -* KAIKOURA. | Two large eetates, one north and one south of Kalkoura, are to be aubdivided at an early date. The northern property »» under offer to the Gpvernmeft, but the southern one ia to be divided end sold privately. Mr* J\ H, Brown, who ha* had charge of the outaide and auctioneering. 4?pnr*mente of the Farmers' Co-op., w fearing to take up a, poiitKm at Ashburton. Mr Brown has proved himself moat pophlar with the etaff and people -geweaally, and all will wish him every suoceas *n his new venture. Mrs Raymond Gibson, who has been on a tour of the Ba*t,. baa returned to Kaikoura. She had to leave her companion (Mrs Cooke) at Singapore, owing to illness. " . ' adjourned annual meeting of th* Kaikoura Racing Club, Mr A. W. Barker presided An unsatiefaetory reoort having been received from the sub-committee appointed to canvass for fimds, it was decided to write to the authorities requesting that the olub be permitted to ran a combined pony and enorta meeting. There is not likely to be a race meeting for Boxing Day. With the advent of the railway, in-_ terest may he revived, and a really good meeting organised for tbe follow. lot year. At the annual meeting of the Kai. koura Cricket Club, a vote of con. dolence was t>a*»ed with the relative* of the late Messrs T- R. Peters and T. Harle. The subscription fixed at 15s, reducible to 10s if paid prior to December 81at. The date bf opening the season waa left to the com. mfttoo. Ofloere were elected as follows: —Patron. Mr J. Davidson; pre* sident, Mr G. E. Parsons; vice-presi-dents, Messrs B. H. Workman, A. B. Clark. F. H. Flower. P. Curran. F- W. Bullen, A. C. Renner. W." Munro. and Dr. R. L. Withers; captain. Mr 8. O'CalUghan j vice-captain, Mr 8. J. Mojrridee; seeretary and treasurer, Dr. R. L, Withers; committee, Messrs W. M'cLennan, F. S. H. Warner. Thompann, HoM>s, and N. Farrant; auditor, Mr E. Kemevs; selection committee. Messrs 6. O'Callavban and S. J. Mogridge, and Dr. Withers. GREENPARK. The anniversary service at the Greenpark Methodist Church waa conducted by the Rev. Mr Hunt, of Loeaton, The celebrations were continued in the Memorial Hall on Tueeday, when there waa a very good attendance at the an* nua! tea. Later, a concert w* provided by » Party from the Cbriatoburch Harmonic Society. The Rev. Mr HarrU thanked thoaa who had made arrangements for the tea and.concert and worked so hard to ensure the success of the function, and he also thanked tho artists tor the enjoyable entertainment provided, and. the carowners for their help. He also expressed his thanks to the organist and office-bearers for their devoted work during tho past year. The following programme was contributed:—Pianoforte solo, Mr Davie*; nones, Miss Black, Mrs L. Dulieu, Messrs Tennant. and Woodward; humorous items, Messrs Darrajsh and B. Goodlnnd; recitations, Mr Wilkes and Miss Ritchie; ak»'toh. Miss Ritchie and Mr Collins.

WAIKUKU. At the Miniature Rifle Club'a ameka concert the prizes for the beat aggrogate and the lowest aggregate were presented by Mr J. McMillan. J. Wesley had the best aggregate, and M. Russell the lowest A social was held in to Waikuku Methodist Church by the Ladles' Guild in aid of the church funds on Thursday afternoon. Tables, prettily decorated with spring flowers, were arranged in the church. The elaborate preparations and excellent arrangements resulted in an enjoyable afternoon. Items were given by the following:—The Rev. Mr Nelson (songs), Mrs A. Smith (organ solo), Miss M. Petrie, Rangiora (recitation), Miss L. Maddison (songs), Mrs D. Robinson (song), Miss Withers, Rangiora (song), Misses Lynda and Betty Maddison (duet), Mrs J. M. Morriss (song), Mrs Nelson and Mrs A. Smith, Woodend, were accompanists. Competitions were won by Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs A. Smith (Woodend). Miss A. TuII has returned home after a holiday with relatives at Greymouth. Mrs T. McMillan has returned from Fairlie. OHOKA. The Ohoka Tennis Club's annual ball proved a great success and drew a large attendance. Knight's Jazz Band and ladies among the visitors provided the music, and Mr R. Johnston acted as M.C. The president, in thanking the visitors for their response to the club's invitation, stated that the dance had beej£ a financial success. It is proposed "to 7 have the top-dressing of the courts nut>in hand at an early date, so that all may be ready for play to begin ia October. ; AKAROA.

At » nieeting of the District High School Committee, the headmaster, reP<wte4 that the average attendances .for the. quarter were: Primary 87, secthe School .Comniitjtees Association (hat the committee was not in favour of any change in- the term holidays. A six roomed house owned and occupied by'Mr SV. A. Churchill, on the main Barry's.. Bay road, was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday. Mr Churchill was absent when the outbreak occurred, and although a willing btnid of helpers was soon on the scene, their efforts were fruitless and practieally. nothing saved. tINCOLN. A moat interesting evening was spent in the Presbyterian Schoolroom, when a debate was held on the subject, "Is the World Growing Better P" The ! debate had been arranged between the Lincoln and Motukarara Bible Classes, but owing to the Motukarara speakers being unable to attend, the negative was taken up by speakers from the Lincoln class, led by the Rev. G. A. Naylor. The affirmative was led by Mr I, jAckintosh. On being put to a vote of those present, the affirmative were declared the winners. The remainder of the evening was spent in games, after which a dainty supper was served. 5, At a ajeesting of the Lincoln Ladjes' Basketball Club, Miss B. Taylor presided ? "It was reported that the St. Stephen's Girla' t*am; from Ashburton would journey to Lincoln to-day t» ploy the local girls. , A"nngementß ! f6f hilleting were and it was also trtrahged" to entertain them a$ the Tenuis Club's weekly Arrangements were also' put in hand for a return match, to be played at Ashburton on September 21st. _ A meeting of St.. Stephen's Church Committee was held on Thursday evening at the vicarage. It was reported that the repairs to the church had been effected, and th* pump re-erected It was decided to organise a working bet for this afternoon to tidy up the church grounds. To help the finances it was decided to organise a garden fete in the vicarage grounds in October and the vicar was asked to summon a meeting of ladies to make arrangements. The vicar reported that he was trying out some new experiments in the Sundav School, with a view not onlv to bringing it into line with the best modern methods, but also perhaps to help in the solution of the problem of country schools. Some expenditure for equipment was authorised. It was pointed out. that ..the organ .had been m the church now for 21 years, and as its erection had been greatly assisted t»v a donation from the Carnegie Trust, it was decided to write to the Carnegie Trustees a letter stating how much this gift had been appreciated and how much pleasure the organ had given. It was decided to hold an organ recital at an early date to commemorate the organ's "coming of ..age."v :■ .

LEESTON. A gathering of Methodist Church members, adherents, and friends assembled in the Leeston Church on Thursday evening to hear an address from the Rev. J. F. .Goldie, president of the New Zealand Methodist Conferenoe, and- for a quarter of a century a missionary in the Solomon Islands. Mr A. long, senior circuit steward, presided, and extended a cordial welcome to the president and his two companions, Oma and Kera, natives of the Islands. Mr Goldie told of the transformation effected in the lives and Habits of the people in the last twentyfive years by the Methodist mission, and appealed for financial help. The two natives both Addressed the meeting, Kera speaking In, ....the native tongue, with Mr Goldie as interpreter. Oina gave several'instrumental items, and both sang duets. ...'.«. Violet Dav was observed in the streets of Leeston .yesterday, wjheh the flllesmere branch of the Plunket Society conducted sales of flowers and produce. A card match between a team representing the Leeston Volunteer Ft're Brigade and » another representing Leeston citizens was played on Wednesday evening, after the weekly brigade practice. The citizens' team won b" 38 points to 34. The Leeston School Committee is making arrangements for the celebration of Arbor Day next Friday. A new site for the school gardens is being cultivated near the entrance to the grounds, and parents and children are to co-operate m planting it. Mr A. J Tnwood's gauge registered ten degrees of frost on Thursday morning and vested-day morning, which is aiiusual for mid-September. At the S-dirpmere-Lnk*side Miniature Rifle Club's Inst shoot, Mr T? Urnce'* tronhv was won bv H. Mclaughlin, and F. Alexander took the hotty button.