NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19732, 24 September 1929, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. At tverybody'ti, Town Hall, this evening, Mabel Poulton and Lillian Oldland will play the leading roles in the marital •.•omedy of errors and complications, entitled 'Troublesome Wives." The second film to be screened this evening is "Give and Take," n comedy of business and a democracy that went wrong. On Thursday, "Bower," another comedy, and on Saturday, "Forbidden Hdurs," will be presented. Box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, and day sales are at the Golden Oat*. Orders for advertisements and for delivery of T«* Pit ass may be telephoned to or left at our local Office, street, Rangiora. Telephone HANMER SPRINGS. The weather during the past week has been changeable. On Tuesday there was snow and hail. On Friday there M-as a fairly heavy fall of snow, And on Saturday morning a l:aid frost. The hills ale covered to the Bottom nnd frosty nights are expected. The Qanmer Football Club's junior team motored to Cheviot on Saturday test to play off the tie With Cheviot iu the Httrunui Sub-XTnian's com pot ition. The game, Which wts a hard ono, resulted in a draw, neither side scoring. WAIPARA. The weather fto the last week has Iwn very changeable. On Friday very wintry conditions prevail 3d, and on Saturday morning the whole of the countryside Was white with frost. The spring is later than has been experienced for edttie years. Crops on the whol« arc looking well, especially wheat. Lambing is about finished on the {lata, and some very good percentages nro recorded, A meeting of the Glenmark Domain Hoard was held on Friday, when a deputation representing the Glenmark Cricket Club waited on the Board to nek permission to lay down a concrete pitch, \fter discussion permission was granted. HAWARDEN. A flower show organised by the Hawarden branch of The Plunket Society will be held in the hall this week and in the evening a dance. ROTHERHAM. At the annual meeting of the Botherham Cricket Club Dr. Smale presided. The balance-sheet was read and adopted. Officers were elected as follows:-—Pat-ron, Mr B. Gould; president, Dr. Smale; vice-presidents, Messrs H. DampierCrossley. C. Re»d, Roberts, E. Britton, W. Henderson* J* P» Knight) C. Neale, B. Smith, and J. Walters; secretary, Mr F. Banks- It was decided to hold over the election of captain and vico-eaptain till opening day, which was fixed for September 28th. Mr Frank Banks was elected delegate to the Amuri Cricket Association. CUST. The Tenuis Club held it» opening day oa Saturday. The president (Mr J. Gilbert) declared the courts open, and expressed a hope that the season ! would be a mo.st successful one. Mrs Judson (Oxford), Miss Dixon (West Eyreton), and Mr Roseveare (Ferntitle) returned thanks on behalf of the visitors. Afternoon tea was served. The Cricket dub ployed a friendly game against Horrelville on Saturday. Oust compiled 43 (Sail 18 and Love 17). Bowline for Horrelville Beer took two wickets for seven runs, Dixon four for 17, Eder two for 3, Dennis one for 4. and Henderson one fof 0. Horrelville made 79 (Forrest 17, retired, Beer 17, retired). The best bowlers for Cust were IJ. Smith two wickets for 8 runs, W. Sail two for 15, H. Sail one for 5, O'Loughlin two for la, and Bain one for 3. LEITHFIELD. The fifty-sixth fcnnual ball of the Loyal 1 Leithfield Lodge was held on Friday. Member* of the Woodend, Rangiora, Waikari, Afliberley, and Omihi Lodges wero present. Muiio «u supplied by Seymour'* Orchestra, and extras were played by Misses Peach, O'Carrol, and Fitapatrick. Bro. T. MeGowan and Bro. B. Fitspatrick were M.C.'s. The fortnightly meeting of . the Loyal Leithfield Lodge was held on Saturday, Bro. T. MeGowan presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed with tho relatives of the late Bro. Thomas Feathery. Bro. Maurice Fleming tendered his resignation as I.P.N.G, (owing to leaving the district), which was received with regret. Bro. Fletcher oulogised Bro. Fleming's splendid work during his membership, and moved that he receive the purple degree and the usual certificate. Four new members were initiated. It was agreed that the Lodge visit the Rangiora Lodge on September 30th. The balance-sheet of the recent ball showed a credit of £1 12s. WOODEND. The inioriaal opening of the Tennis and Cricket Clubs took place on Saturday afternoon in the Domain. The members of both clubs participated in practice games, and afternoon tea was served to members and friends. A concert in the Woodend Hall on Saturday evening drew a fairly large audience. A programme of Highland dings and reels, pipe selections, recitations, and songs, mostly of a humorous character, was presented by the Scottish Society of Christchurch. The net procee-Js are in aid of school requirements. KIRWEE. At a meeting of the committee of the Courtenay A. and P. Association, Mr M. Johnson presided. Votes of sympathy were passed with the relative* of the lato Mr A. W. Colee, and o£ the late Mrs J. F. La wrey. A number of donations and special prizes were received and accepted. The fee for side shows was fixed at *1 Is. A motion that the charge for admission to the show be 2s was rejected. At the monthly meeting of the Kirwee branch of the Mothers' Union, Mrs A. Anderson presided. Motions tf gym. pathy were passed with Mrs H. Roper in the death or her husband; with the relatives of the late Mrs J. F. Lawny, and with Mrs E. H. Wilde, in her recent bereavement. A donation was received from Mrs F. G. Sowden. It was decided that Mrs Carrlngton's paper on "Divorce" be read at the next meeting. The Bev. Theo. Paterson gave a talk on "Some of Our Common Faults," and was accorded a vote of thanks. Afternoon tea was dispensed. The collectors for St. Saviour's Orphanages, who have beca canvassing the district, were very pleased with the , result, £2O being received.

akaroa. At a meeting ef the Boy Seout Com,hittee, Mr 6. Armstrong presided. The District Commissioner wrote suggesting that the local troop should link up with the Christchurch Metropolitan Troop. It was decided that a Change over at the present time was not advisable. M* F. Wright reported that a new Boot had been laid down in the Drill Hall at a cost of £25. The date of the annual meeting was fixed for July 14th, ahd it tvas decided to hive the Usual birthday function on that date. An application to hire the Seout tents was refused. On Friday about 30 pupils of the Southbridge High School travelled to Akaroa, in charge of Messrs Coueh aid Brewins, to play » series of games against the local High Sehool. Owing to the extremely rough weather dnly football and hockey were played during the day. Akaroa won the football match by 6 to nil, and the local girls the hockey game. On Saturday morning Akaroa WOn the tennis, and likewise the basketball. A social was held in the Parish Hall on Friday night, and was largely attended. A launch trip round the harbour completed the saito* tainment of the visitors, who left for home early on Saturday afternoon. the opening of the Doniaiti Tennis Club took place on Saturday. In a abort speech, the president (Mr G. Armstrong) declared the season open, and announced that it was his intention to present two racquets for competition amongst members during the coming Mason. Two competitions—scalliwag and clock golf—were held during the day, the winners being Mrs F. 6. Armstrong and Miss E. M. Jacobson. Last week the Canterbury Education Board inspectors paid a visit to Akaroa and conducted an examination at the secondary department. The following pupils were recommended for senior free places provided that their attendance and progress are satisfactorily maintained for the balance of the year: Patrieia Buck land, Edna White, Winifrid Innes, Donald Boleyn, Harry Wright, Jack McKenzie, Kay Petterson, Oscar Eves, Reid McDonald, and Max Gilbert. At the last meeting of the Advancement Association, Messrs F. Davis, W. H. Candy, and W. E. M. Jacobsdn Were appointed to wait on the Borough Council in reference to an Application for a Government grant of <£so for advertising Akaroa. It was decided to call a public meeting in a month's time to consider holding a carnival at Christmas. G. Dore, a contractor in the employ of Thacker Bros., Flea Bay, met with a painful accident on Friday. He was engaged in removing some fencing posts when he slipped ana tore the ligaments of one of his knees. He was conveyed to Akaroa for medical attention, and will be confined to his bed for some weeks. TAI TAPU. A sdoial was held in the Hall on Saturday evening in aid of the Presbyterian Sunday School funds. My Jas. Macartney presided. The Sunday School children, who had been trained by Mrs Suckling, provided the following programme: —Pianoforte solo, Nancy Mackenzie; recitation, "Self," Betty Macartney; song, "Three Little Pigs," junior scholars; recitation, Jack Maguineas; solo, with chorus, John Tobeck; pianoforte duet, Margaret Wilson and Mollie Suckling; recitation, Nellie Woods; song, "The Sandman," Scholars; recitation, Margaret Wilson; song and chorus, "A Boy's Best Friend is hia Mother," by senior scholars, Joyce Leverington and Myra Payne, A little play, entitled "An Indian Medical Play," in which Jessie Wood and John TobeOk were tie patients, concluded the programme, the children representing little Indian boys and girls in costume. Competitions and games were afterwards played, and supper was provided by the ladies. The children received a gift of oranges from an anonymous donor. Mr Macartney tendered thanks to Mrs Suckling for arranging the evening. HORNBY. The members of the Loyal Orange Lodge, Xo. 24 A, entertained their friends at a social on Saturday evening. The following gave items: Mesdames R. Johnston and 15. J. Mefcaclien, Misses Peggy Robinson and Margory Rossit-er, Messrs Keith Halliday, Fred Vogei, H. Roberts, Geo. Dearman, and Lance and Jack Cooke. The dance music was supplied by Mrs E. J. McEachen and Mr F. Entwhistle. Mr James Robinson was M.C. Mr J. H. M. Williams is leaving on a holiday trip to Adelaide to-mor-row. Messrs Hedley, Horraan, and Robert Still left yesterday morning on a motor tour of the southern lakes. Mr L. C. Walker has returned from Australia. The Hornby branch of the Plunket Society met in the Anglican parish hall. Mrs Thomson presided. The r.urse's report for August was as follows:—Adults 34, babies 20, older children 10, new cases 3, transferred caces 2, visits paid 4. The president thanked the committee and all those who had helped towards the sucoess of the dance, held recently at Hornby, the proceeds of which would place the finances of the Society on a good footing. Owing to the inconvenience of transport for the mothers at Templeton, it was decided that the nurse visit Templeton every Friday. In order to assist to raise funds towards the purchase of scales for Templeton, a danco will be held in Templeton next month. DARFIELD. There waa a large attendance at the concert and dance in aid of funds for St. Saviour's Orphanage Christmas Fair. The programme was given by Miss Bowen's Merrymakers, from Christchurch, and the music for the dance was supplied by Mrs G. Cridgfc and Mr F. Smith. The Rev. A. S. Moffatt, who acted as chairman, tendered thanks to the performers, orchestra. and others who assisted to make the function a success. The opening of the Darfield Cricket Club was held on Saturday, when there was a good attendance of members. A practice game was held. SHEFFIELD. At the fortnightly meeting of the East Malvern Band of Hope Mr F. Bull presided. The Bev. A. L. Witheford gave an address, and a short programme was given, the following taking part: Misses Bates, and E. Witheford, and Messrs Bull, Voice, and Witheford. On Friday evening, in the Methodist Church, Waddington, the Bev. W. A. Sinclair, accompanied by Gina, a native of the Solomon Islands, gave an illustrated lantern lecture. A cornet solo was given by Gina, who also sang, both in English and in his native tongue. An address was given on the work of the missionaries in the Solomon Islands.