NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19736, 28 September 1929, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. j As predicted, there was another | change in the weather condition* yes- ! terdav. The wind changed to the south on Thursday evening .and a cold rain set in. During the night it was verv stormv and the morning bitterly cold. The "hills yesterday were covered with snow. , , The popular Ramon >ovarro has the leading role in the pictnre mbo screened at Everybody's, Town Hall, this evcoinc. It is '-Forbidden Hours, the romance of a king arid a commoner. Eenee Adoree is leading lady. The thirteenth chapter of '"Tarzan the Mightv" will also be screened On Tuesday, "The Ringer'' will be presented," a« well as 'Guardians ot the 'Wild." Box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, and day sales are at; the Go!r!« Gate. , . Orders for advertisements and for delivery ot The Press may be telenhoned to or left at. onr local office, ftigh street, Rangiora. Telephone 65M. — 2 KAL4POI. The Kaiapoi Brass Band will play the following programme at "The Pines" to-morrow afternoon: —March, "Kneller Hall 1 ' (J. A. Greenwood); song, waltz, "Mexican Serenade" (Pamela Terese); hvmn, "Lead, Kindly Light'' (Sir A. Sullivan); March, "Nutgrove" (Geo. Hart); cornet solo, "I Passed by Your Window" (Mav Brake); fantasia, "The Old Eustie Bridge" (Eric Walton); waltz, "Sweet Memories" (J. A. Greenwood); march, "Fort Omaha" (O. B. Farrar). | BELFAST. I The annual tea-meeting and concert j of the Belfast Presbyterian Church was !.1 great success. The tea was done ! justice to by the large number present. j The concert which followed was highly appreciated by a good audience, and pronouneed to bo one of the best held !in Belfast. The Eev. G. K. Aitken, j clerk of the Christchurch Presbytery, ] who is in charge of Belfast for the time I being, occupied the chair, and thanked the entertainers for their assistance j and those present i'ov their support. i The 'Eev. J. Miller, of Papanui, was j also present, and expressed his approval ! of the entertainment and thanks to all i who assisted. Mr S. Farquhar also ex- ■ pressed thanks on behalf of the Belfast i Committee. Items we»e contributed by I the following:—Miss "Wood, Messrs J. j Tennent, Woodward, Francis, Goodland. j Darragh. Instead of the annual fancy dress ball held by St. David's Guild, a children's party was held in the Sunday School. Games were played and snpper j provided, and the children had a splenI did time. I GOVERNOR'S BAY. i The funeral of the late Mrs Orton Field, Teddington, took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Governor's Bay Cemetery. The Rev. T. M. Curiiow officiated in the church and at the graveside. Mrs Curnow presided at the organ. Besides the numerous relatives, there was a large gathering from the various bays at the graveside, showing thf» high respect in which the deceased was held in the district. The late Mrs Field was a great supporter of the church, and her ready help at I all times, will be sadly missed. Wreaths were forwarded by i Father and Mother, feisters and Brother, Mrs Phillips, Miss Hampton, iMr and Mrs Peters. Percy and May, j Mr and Mrs E. W. Gray, Mr and Mrs jJ. O. Gebbie, Mr and Mm P. J. ! Temrdeton, Mr Reg. Gebbie and ] family. Mr and Mrs F. Eden, Mr and i Mrs George Templeton, Misses Bradi ley, Mr and Mrs W. H. Firmston, Mr j and Mrs W. Witte. Daisy and Roy, jMr Loinas. Mrs Raggitt. Mr and I Mrs Alex. Anderson. Mr W. Clayton, Mr and Mrs W. J. Firmston. Domain Board, Mr and Mrs George Colpmbws, Mr E. Schnack, Mr and Mrs Robb Allan. Mr and 3frs Bryant, Mr and i Mrs A. K. Radoliffe, and the Rev. Mr I and Mrs Curnow.

SEFTON. i The annual meeting of the Preaby- i terian Church was held en Thursday, the Rev. W. E. Hutchinson, of Bangiora, presiding. The Amberley, Ashley, Leithfield, and Sef ton Churches -were all represented, and reports and balancesheets were read from each, all showing a eredit balance. Mr Hutchinson congratulated the church on its progress. The congregation made a very generous gift to the Kev. J. Farrar, enabling him to join the beneficiary fund of the church, and he was unanimously invited to stay another year. The retiring committee, Messrs J. D. "Wyllie, H. Jamieson, J. Eobertson, G. Eobertson, and H. Cawley, was re-elected. During the evening songs were given by Mrs W. Mayer, of Ashley, which were much appreciated. At the conclusion supper was dispensed by the ladies of the church. On Thursday evening, at the Miniature Bifle Club, a ladies' evening was held and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The highest scores were: —Mrs A. Ashworth To, Mrs D. L. McGowan 71, Mrs A. Johnstone 69, Mrs C. Petrie 69, Mrs F. McGowan 6S, Mrs Ritchie 62, Miss Batehelor 61, and Miss B. Fleming 00. | The local branch of the W.C.T.U. held ■ its monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs J. F. Douds, Mount Grey Downs, on Thursday, when, besides the members,! there were a large number of visitors present. Mrs P. J. Thorne presided. An address was given by Mrs Richards, of Linwood, at the conclusion of which she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. An item was given by Mrs Withers; Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs Douds and helpers. At a meeting of the Library Committee the librarian reported that there had been 247 issues of books and magazines during the past month/and the income for that period was 18s Cd. Twelve new books had been put on the shelves. Twelve new books were authorised for purchase. MOTUKARARA. The Waihora Rod and Guii Club held a very successful clay pigeon shoot in the Waihora Domain. It was the first shoot orgauised by the club, and some really good shots were found among members. J. Jones, of Birdlings Flat,waa the most successful, getting placed in all events. Afternoon tea was served by the club. The Waihora Tennis Club held a working bee, when a large quantity of soil was carted in in preparation for the opening on October sth, when C. Angas and T. Rhodes-Williams will play an exhibition game, and will also be the guests of the club at the dauce at night. The sharp frosts of late are retard- . iDg the growth of grass, and some warm sunny days would be very welcome. Lake Ellesmere is . rising.rapidly- for this period of the year, the latest readings beging 2f£. lin,: and it : seem§ that it will.be nepessary. to Tet it oat agfun very shortly. -. ,-': LEESTON. The auuua! meeting of the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade was s held on Wednesday evening, Superintendent T. J. Ramsay presiding. The report stated that members continued to show keen interest in the brigade. Foiir members had retired, but the vacancies had been filled. A total of 52 musters had been held, with an average attendance per member for the year of 40.5, and an average attendance at each muster of 13.2. Two calls to fires bad been received, the second being the most serious since the formation of the present brigade. The year had commenced with a credit balance of £43 8s sd. and ended with a credit of £43 Is Id. A statement from the Town Board showed that.the expenses of the brigade for the year ending on March 31st last had totalled £64 6s 4d. The following officers were elected: Deputy superintendent; T. G. Harper; driver, H. D. Jones; first engineer, G. H. Ryde; second engineer. W. Watson; first brarichmen. IT. Johnston and J. MeNjrtir: second branchmen, F. Gwatkin arid R. A. Burgess; secretary and treasurer, J. T. B. Purser It was decided to apply to the Town Board for a second battery for the engine. Totes of thanks were passed to the secretary and to the superintendent. To mark Arbor Day at the Leeston School the parents, committee, pupil 9, and staff co-operated in planting new school gardens. Donations of trees, shrubs, and flowers were received, and the ground was prepared in readiness for the- occasion. A notable transformation was made in what was formerly an unused corner of the playground. The headmaster, Mr W. H. Cartwright, gave an outline of the plan which had been decided upon for the beautifying of the school grounds, and expressed the appreciation of the staff of the spirit of co-operation shown by the large number present. Mr J. C. Free, a member of the committee, presented the following swimming certificates:—Learners' certificates, Leonard Andrewes, Raymond McKay, Ronald Townshend, Raymond Bishop, Iris Manson; proficiency certificates (220 yards), Sinclair Andrewes, Jean Watson. MARSHLAND. The severe storm of the past two days is having a disastrous effect on stock. Feed is very backward and dairymen have been forced to turnitheir cows on to hay paddocks to keep up their milk supply, A spell of warm weather is wanted very badly for the crops. A meeting of the School Committee was held to arrange for a special effort ♦to raise funds for the school prizes. It was decided to hold a euchre and dance on Tuesday. At the annual meeting of the Hall Committer, Mr X. I. Wilson presided. The report stated that the balance to eredit was £2l Ss Gd. Votes of thanks were accorded the chairman, secretary, caretaker, and members of the committee for their attention to the business of the ball. The following committee ! was elected:—Messrs IT. B. : Hibbard •'chairman), \V. Waugii iseeretarV,, R. ; 11. Monk, X. I. Wilson, J. Schimanski, and J. Gibbald; trustees ..representatives, Messrs D. Goode, G. Chisnall, and F. Eogal. The secretary of the Library Committee reported that the balance to credit of the librarv was over £4. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr J. J. Blackburn for his services as librarian, and the other members of the committee. The following were elected a committee for the ensuing year:—Mesdames W. Waugh, and A. F. Roberts, Messrs Geo. Watson, J. i Blackburn, and Leslie Wilson. '

SHEFFIELD. ! - The Sheffield Hall was crowded with j friends from the surrounding districts j to-do honour.-to. Mr and Mrs J. R. | Cullen- and the Misses Cullen, who left j recentlv to reside in Darfield. The chairman was Mr G. F. Wright, and a concert was given by visitors from Christchucch and local people. Mr Wright spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr aud Mrs Cullen*s work in the district during their long residence, and par-, tieularly of Mr Cullen's work on the County Council. Mr D. J. Hawke spoke on behalf of the Farmers' Union, while Mr T. S. lanes spoke. of the splendid work done by Mr and Mrs Cullen for the A. and P. Association. The Rev. Mr Moffatt and Mr W. J. Jenkins spoke on behalf of the Anglican Church, and said ■ that, although they were sorry to lose Mr and Mrs Cullen from the Sheffield Church they were glad to know that they were still to reside in the parish. Mrs Douglas Deans spoke on behalf of the Plunket Society, of which Mrs Cullen was one of the earliest members, while Mr McCready, of Christchurch, spoke on behalf of Pyne, Gould. Guinness, Ltd. Mrs G Butler spoke for the horticultural society, while Mr F. Bull, president of the Literary and Debating Club, said he hoped the club would not lose Miss Cullen and Miss Doris Cullen as members. All wished Mr and Mrs Cullen and their daughters everv success and happiness in their new home. Mr Wright presented Mr and Mrs Cullen with two heautifullv' upholstered armchairs- as slight tokens of the esteem in. which they were held by - their friends. The Misses Cullen each-re-ceived gifts of xylonite toilet sets. Mr Cullen, on behalf of his wife and daughters, suitably replied. Those who contributed to the evening's entertainment were Misses Finnerty and Greenley, Messrs Lockhart and Ryan, of Christchurch, and Miss Stephens and Messrs Bull, Jones, and Sealey. PREBBLETON. During the winter months the attendances of members at the weekly band practices have languished somewhat owing in part to numerous counter attractions in the form of social functions in this and neighbouring centres, and for several weeks now the practices have lapsed altogether. However, the bandmaster, Mr J. Cooke, is endeavouring to get all the members together for a practice next week, when it is hoped to make a, start with serious work ones again. Mr Arnold Bennett, who spent several weeks in hospital as a result Df injuries received in a motor-cycle accident, has returned home. The friends of Mr W. Goodwin, who has been in indifferent health for some time past, will regret to learn that he is now a patient in Lewisham Hospital. About thirty members of this branch of the Mothers' Union made the trip to Leeston by motor-bus on Thursday afternoon to attend a combined meeting of the branches of that district. An address by Mrs West-Watson on the sanctity of marriage was appreciated by everyone, and the visitors were subsequently entertained in a most hospitable manner by members of the Leeston branch. Variable weather has been experienced for the past week or so, and at times conditions have been extremely cold and wintry. Yesterday was a particularly cold * dav, with Mustering south-west wind and rain squalls and occasional showers of sleet aud hail.