NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19786, 26 November 1929, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RAXGIORA. As 10.24 lhe Fire Brigade reccnol a lahe alarm lrom a box in King >troe: s<_>u".ii. Yesterdav ilio weather was v-ar . lll and dull, with li-ht !-.» bv;«eeu 10 a.m. and - p.in. hi • !1 - wa ~ nut sufficient in d<> ;>"S' K >" nt moistening the surtace ft the ground. A meeting ot liie executive vt 1 Rangiora Returned ><>ldiu"S A-s-oc-ia-tion was held on Saturday e\<?ning. The president, Mr J. W ■ MacLeod, occupied the chair. Th'-re were a.so present Messrs I'. \\ . J. .Marshall, F. l-owv, C. H»we. L. Hopkins, C. Hopkins. I). Hill. (... and F. Hunt. Correspondence was received from the Dominion hsecutive notifying tnat the repeal of the l<?sal protection afforded returned soldier would be considered at an early date. In regard to the canteen it was stated that £ISOO had been paid out, in unemployment to returned soldiers up to September Ist. A further _-otJU would he pail out by December 10th, und £3OOO would be released on or about Februarv Ist to help unemployment. of which £ISOO would bc lotted to the Auckland province. he application to the Defence Department for the use of the Drill Hall on March 2oth and nest for a bazaar was cranWJ. The secretary (Mr K >\ • Reynolds) reported that the ladies in charge of Ih<- various stalls were meeting with cood snet r>-. It was decided to hold a garden f (, te in the lcarage grounds on Decern I >cr 14th. 1 lie otter of the North Canterbury Pipe Band to provide nitric was accepted. It was acreed to liold a >ocial mi December 7th. It was decided to hold a Christrons trco for the children of deceased soldier?, and the children ut active members nil December At Everybody 's, Town Hall, this evening, tlie thrilling" aerial drama, ••Tlie Skidder*' will be screened, starring the famous American ace, Caplain A!. Wilson. On Thursday, that great German actor, Kmil .Tannings will be seen in "The Way of All Flesh." On Saturday "The Voice of the City" will be screened. The box plans are at tlie Bristol, and day sales are at the Golden Gate. HANMER SPRINGS. The weather during the past week has been dry and exceptionally hot for j this time of the year, the temperature reaching over 80 degrees in the shade 1 during the end of the week. There was a sharp earthquake shock here on Saturday at 3.40 a.m. No damage has been reported. The cricket match on Saturday was between the Queen Mary Hospital and Township. Batting first, the Township scored 150 for eight wickets, and declared. Hospital scored 72. For the winners Barker made 48 retired, Simes 41 retired, and O'Loughlin 23 not out, and their best bowlers were Herdman and O'Loughlin three wickets each, and Simcs two. For the Hospital, Hart took four wickets and Troupp two. A very pleasant dance was held in the Hall on Saturday night, and was well attended. The dance, which was arranged by Mr Geo. Lucas, was for the purpose of raising funds for the new building on the Domain, which will be used by the various sports bodies for dressing rooms and storing their gear. OXFORD. A garden party, under the auspices of the Oxford Presbyterian Church, was hel4 at "Currielea,"' the residence of Mr and -Mrs A. Baxter, and was in every way a auccetss. The day was fine and the afternoon was enjoyably spent by the large number present. Good business wus done at the several stalls —sweets, needlework, cake, fruit salad, and ice-cream—and afternoon tea was dispensed to all. The treasure hunt, which realised over £2, was won by Mrs Heiniseh. The weight-gucs-sing of the Christmas cake, which neighed 101b 14oz, was won by Mr W. H. Beere. A croquet competition was won by Mrs W. Higginson. In the competition organised bv men, Mrs Norton wns the winner. The net takings amounted to £'2o lis lid. At the annual meeting of the Oxford W.C.T.U. the superintendent's reports showed that thore were 39 on the cradle roll, HO Baud of Hope members, and 39 subscribers to the "'White Ribbon." The "V" branch superintendent reported progress in her department. The balance-sheet was read and adopted, and a voto of thanks passed to the auditor. Tlie officers were rocketed with tho exception of tho treasurer. who wished to retire, having held the position for 18 years. Mrs (\ Morris was elected treasurer, a vote of than'rs being passed to the retiring officer for her lengthy nervine. It wns decided to hold a round-table contcreneo enrlv in the year to discuss matters of intirc-.t, also to arrange for a cradle roll rally during the summer. A letter was received from Mrs T. E. Taylor, Dominion president, rehelp for the country stall at tho garden party to he held in aid of the '"million shilling fund" at "'W I'mreora," Cashmere Hills, next month. Arrangements were made to send some produce for the ktall. CUST. The annual meeting of Bt. Davids Presbyterian Church was held on Friday, when there was a good attendance of members. The Rev. W. R. Hutchison (Moderator) occupied the chair. Reports from various organisations showed that the work of the church was making very satisfactory progress. The balance-sheet presented by Mr J. Smith showed a substantial credit balance. Special thanks were accorded Mrs Simmonds for her work as choir leader and Miss A. Wavland as organist. It was reported that the organ was very inefficient, and a special committee was appointed to investigate regarding the purchase of a new instrument. By a unanimous vote it was decided to ask the Presbytery to recommend the Home Mission Committee to allow Mr Himmonds to stay until 19J1. At the close of the meeting supper was served by the members of the Ladies' Guild. The new po.»t office and telephone exchange at Cust will bo officially opened by the Hon. Mr For lies, member for the district, 011 Monday next at 3 p.m. The Hon. Mr Buddo. .Air H. Tallott, the district representative on tho Rangiora County Council, and the chairman of that body will also address the gathering. A social will afterwards he held in the Public Hall, The new office replaces the old building used for many rears in conjunction with the railway statf. It is of brick and contain-* a mail room and quarters for tho postmaster. Mr G. A. Overend, recently transferred from "Waiau. SPRINGBANK. The balance-sheet presented to the committee of the Pohool concert disclose! receipts £lB 8s 9d, and expenditure £4 Os Bd, leaving a credit balance of £l4 Ss Id. Mr C. Rands (chairman) said this was a record fur the school. It is the intention of the committee to present each child with a prize, and to purchase a gramophone and records for school use. A picnic will be held on a date t'j be fixed for some time next month. Th» school tennis-court is now in good order, and the children make good usa of it

KAIKOURA. Mr and Mrs H. T. Wilkinson arc spending a holiday at Featherstou as tiie guests of Mr and Mrs G. H. C'ates. Miss Peggy who spent a few days in Kaikoura as the guest of Miss Margaret Eaton, has returned to lior homo at Oaro. Mr and Mrs H. Osmond are at present in Auckland, the former attending che Masonic Conference as Grand Master of the Kaikoura Lodge. Mr and Mrs J. T. Adair have taken up their residence in their new home at Conway Hill*. Mrs Farrant (Christchurch) is spending a holiday in Kaikoura with her son, Mr Norman Farrant. Ideal weather prevailed for outdoor spoils on Saturday afternoon. There were only a few bowlers 011 the green, the following games being ployed:— Bartlett, Chivers (Christchurch), Gaylinrdi (Palmerston North) 25 defeated Knight, Murray, Main (Beckenham) 14. Glenn and Tisdall 23 defeated Eastcott and Washington, 18. There was an excellent attendance on Saturday afternoon at the garden pnrtv held at the beautiful grounds of Mr and Mrs F. H. Flower, in aid of tiie new manse. Spirited business was done at each of the well-filled stalls. Afternoon tea was served on the lawn beneath spreading trees. Miss Violet Robertson contributed dances to the pianoforte accompaniment of Mrs H. Coiner. Mrs A. Mclnnes won one cake, her guess being 14lb 4oz (this being the correct weight) and Miss Robertson tha second, olb looz (the correct weight being 51b 12oz). The various stalls were in the capable hands of Mrs Shannon (cakes and sweets). Mrs W. Sabiston, jun (work stall), Mesdames F. Robertson and T. Drabble (afternoon tea), ladies of the Women's Club (croquet), Mrs R. McKonzie (scallywag). Master J. Harris; baby show. Miss M. E. Elder; golf putting, Mr E. W. Flower; quoits, Rev. Mr Robertson; hoop-la, Mr Wishart. The winners of the baby show were:—lß months and under (special), Baby Low; Baby Sharplin 1, Baby Knott 2. Nine months and under (special). Baby Stevens; Baby McLeod 1, Babies Tombs and Morrison (equal) 2. Scallywag, Mr T. Flower. Naildriving competition, Mr J. Cooper. Quoits, Mr F. Monk. Golf putting, Mr E. M. Lawson. Croquet, Mrs H. Harris. The Rev. F. Robertson returned thanks to all those who had extended their patronage, also to Mr and Mrs Flower for the use of their grounds, and said the funds for the new man.se would be greatly increased as a result of their efforts. He_ also thanked all those who had so willingly helped in every way possible to make the garden party such a pronounced success. The judges of the baby show were Mr Pat. Macfarlane and Dr. R. L. Withers. A cricket match was played on Takahanga Domain on Saturday afternoon, between a Kaikoura Club team and a team from the Waipapa Public W r orks camp. The visitors were entertained by the local players at afternoon tea. At the conclusion of the game Mr Edgcombe (president of the Waipapa Cricket Club) thanked the members of the Kaikoara Club for a most enjoyable game, and expressed a hope that they would soon be able to play a return match. Kaikoura made 238 (Edward 24, Sabiston 23, Macfarlane 49, Lindsay 57, Farrant 21), and Public Works 115 (Greaves 28, Jackman 19, Bailev 19 ; Wilson 19, Jacques, not out, 15). GREENPARK. On Saturday a working-bee was held in the Hall grounds, when members of the committee trimmed the fences and tidied tho grounds. The Christmas Fair, which is being arranged by the members of St. Mark's Church, Greenpark, has been fixed for December 17th to avoid clashing with the school picnic which is to be held at Pleasant Point, New Brighton, on December 19th. The fair will be held in the Memorial Hall in the afternoon and evening, when stalls of various kinds will be laden with goods for sale in aid of the church fluids. Mr* W. Craig and Mrs J. MeCrorie, Dunedin, who were visiting friends in Greenpark, have returned home. At the Methodist Sunday School anniversary the preacher will be the Rev. Mr Laurenson. A special collection will be taken up for Sunday School work. SOUTH MALVERN. Fine weather continues and good progress is being made with shearing. A fair amount of wool has already been railed from Coalgate to Christchurch. Lambing percentages this year are not up to those of last year. Playing on Coalgate Domain on Saturday, the home team defeated Greendale B by 147 runs. Coalgate, batting first, made 230 (Dr. D, McK. Dickson CO, T. Charles 39, J. A. McCanghan 38, W. Blight 34, G. Bisphan 27, W. E. Charles 12). Greendale B replied with 83 (W. Adams 22, W. Dean 17, S. Stone 16). For Greendale B, G. Frew four for 44, J. lleLaughlin two for 60, C. Adams two for 29, S. Kay one for 47, and W. Adams one for 41, were the bowlers, and for Coalgate the wickets were taken by G. Bisphan three for 6, Dr. D. McK. Dickson three for 12, G. D. Marsh three for 17, W. E. Charles one for 10, and J. A. MeCaughan one for 7. HORORATA. In the Malvern Cricket Association competition 011 Saturday Darfield visited Hlororata. Hororata made 21ti for four wickets and Darfield 10i for nine wickets. For Hororata H. A. Thorne made 56, T. Reeves 54, T.« McClelland 14 not out, G. Willis 32 not out, C. Thorne 11. For Darfield N. Somerville made 41. G. Porteous 23 not out, X. Cook 20. For Hororata A. Oliver took five wickets for 29 runs, T. McClelland three for 51. For Darfield J. Millard took two wickets for ?9 runs. The match was a draw. A meeting of the Fete Committee was held at the Vicarage, when final arrangements were made for the fete at the end of the week. The Ladies Sewing Guild is holding a gift afternoon at the Vicarage in aid of the produce stall. An enjovable dance, under the control of the Hall Committee, was held on Saturday night. Miss H. Maffey supplied the* music, extras being played bv Mr F. Jones. Mr T. Hight was si c. Mr R. Rule (superintendent of the Christchurch Presbyterian Orphanage) conveyed the Moderator of the Christchurch Presbyterv. the Rev J. Millar, to Glentunnel. Sheffield, and Hororata, where he conducted services on Sunday. Opportunity was taken by the Hororata congregation to ,>end a second donation of egg- to the orphanage. Mr and Mrs E. Clina,. "Miirown. have returned home after spending a holiday in North Auckland and at the Great Barrier.

CHEVIOT. A very pleasant time was spent at the vicarage, when Mrs G. Widdup was hostess at a "Variety" afternoon in honour of Miss Ella Willcox, whose marriage takes place at an early date. The guest of honour received a large number of useful and beautiful gifts. Items were given by Misses M. and V. Bosomworth and Mrs Widdup. The winners of the competitions were Mrs J. Abernethy and Miss Freda Wilkinson. A dainty afternoon tea was served 'by the hostess. Before the conclusion ofthe function Miss Willcox expressed her thanks for the kindness extended to her. The annual picnic of the Gore Bay School is to be held on Saturday next. Although not suffering so seriously as some of the other districts, the continued dry weather is causing concern amongst the farming community, especially those with crops in, and a good steady rain would be welcomed. The dry spell has also created some difficulty with regard to water for domestic purposes, which is very short. Shearing operations have been in full swing for some time, and it is many years since shearers have had such a straight run. A warm rain from the nor'-west commenced yesterday morning, but ceased before noon. WOODEND. At a meeting of the parishioners of St. Barnabas Church, Woodend, a report was presented respecting the recent bazaar for debt-liquidating purposes. This showed that after fully discharging the indebtedness of £.IOO on the Sunday School premises, a surplus ot over £.30 was available for the new church scheme, bringing the sum now in reserve for that purpose to well over annual meeting of the Woodend Mothers' Union was held on Thursday afternoon in the Anglican Schoolroom, there being a good attendance. The president and secretary, Mrs B. Maedonald and Miss R. Liggett, were reelected, and Mrs E. Chard (The Vicarage) was added to the list of vice-presi-dents. The conwnittee was also reelected. The report" disclosed a small credit balance, and showed that nine meetings had been held during the year, at most of which addresses had been given. Afternobn tea was dispensed. Earthquake tremors awoke some residents of Woodend from their slumbers at 3.45 a.m. on Saturday. The shock was brief, but sufficiently sharp. HORNBY. The pupils of Mrs McEacheu s singing class at Templeten, assisted by pupils of the Hornby and Fendaltpn classes, gave a concert in the Oddfellows' Hall, Templeton, assisted by visiting artists. Following was the programme;— Song, "Sunshine and Butterflies," classj recitation, Leah Drayton; song, Duleie Mcale; aong, Morris Dance Class; Recitation, Noel and Betty James; violin solo, Phyllis Gale (Rieearton); song, Mr K. Pritchett; recitation, Margaret Simmons; song, boys; song, Miss S. Pritchett; song, "Sweet and Low," Helen and Laurie Hay; partsong, "Wator Lilies," class; recitation, Irene Pearce; song, Beryl Falconer; j song, Miss M. Parson; recitation, Katb- j leen Qldfield; song, Norah Barnes; j violin solo, Miss Claridge; song, Christobel Still; part-song, "Peaceful I Western Wind," class; song, Margaret Hampton and Trixie Tuer; vocal duet, Mrs McEaehen and Miss Claridge; song, "Lullaby," class. kiewee. The guessing competitions held at the Courtenav Show resulted as fol-lows-—Number of shot in bottle for cake in connexion with the Colonel Brett Memorial (correet number 5927), Miss Edna Cullen 6000; sheep (correct weight 2461b), Mr G. Lillev 2461b 1, Mr S. Lawrenson 246J1b, 2. The Hall Improvement Committee held a verv successful dance in the Agricultural Hall on Show night, for the purpose of raising funds to make further improvements to the hall. There was a very large attendance and a good sum was raised. Bennet s Band supplied the music-, and extras were plaved bv Mr» G. Begg, Miss 1. Begg, and "Messrs L. A. Westvvood and A. G. Hart. The M.C.'s were Messrs G. it. Bedford and Pv. Wilson. The Kirwee School Social Club intended to close after the last so.ial evening? fcut it has now been uecided to hold two more meetings. The Rev. J. I). Webster. of St. David's, conducted anniversary services in the Kirwee Presbyterian Church on Sunday •veaing, when there was a fair attendance. Miss G. Dysart presided at the organ. Miss Hardie, a Presbyterian Missionary from India, will visit the district on Thursday next, and give a lecture on "Missionary Work in India," the lecture being accompanied bv lantern views, A social will be held in the Agricultural Hall in connexion with the lecture. A dedication service was held recently in the Presbyterian Church, when an oak Communion table and chair were dedicated to the memory of the late Mrs J. F. Lawrey, who had been an energetic worker in the church, flie inscription read, "To the memory of Lilian Lawrev, born August 9th, !Ss6, died August Bth, 1929." There wag a large congregation. Miss G. Dysart presided at the organ. Th«* weather during the p:«n wee* was very warm and dry, the wind blowing mainly from the north-east and north-west. Grass is going off, and the

cereal eropa are beginning to look , spindly and yellow, and are fast coming jnto ear. Twenty-four hours' ram would prove of immense benefit to the crops at their present staff. A nice shower fell yesterday morning, and [ looked like continuing. i