NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19803, 16 December 1929, Page 12

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The betatifnl grounds of the vicarage were a scene of gaiety oa Saturday afternoon, when a, garden party was lit-Id to raise funds for providing material for work for the ladies on behalf the Returned Soldiers' Association's ( carnival in March next. The president, ■ Mr J. D. MacLeod and secretary. Mr j F. Reynolds, with many willing helpers | and a strong committee, have been for ] some time making preparations for the ' garden party. Prizes were also given for the best j decorated prams or tricycles, and fur- ■ ther interest was with a baby j show. Added interest was also given I by the attendance of the North Can- j tt-rbury Pipe Ban'. The sum of £4O was raised. The results of the •. ompetitioES -*ere as follows: Decorated prams or tricycles: I. , Jones. Baby eho - ™ - . under six months: Mrs Woods; under 12 months, Mrs R. J. Logan; under 19 months, Mrs Evans. Judges, Rev. J. F. Feron and Mr 11. C. Howard. Bed-making for men: Mr J. W. Mac- , Lend. Hat trimming for men: Mr W. Gott. Winners of other prizes: Misses L. Hopkins and P. L. Armstrong, Master Jack Thompson, Mrs J. Harlow, and Mrs J. C. Banfield. At the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday afternoon the junior division of John Knot Sunday School, under their superintendent. Miss L. Rogers, gave a service of song, entitled "The Goodness of the Lord.'' A number of parents and others interested in the school were present, and the Rev. W. R. Hutchison gave a short introductory address. i A collection was made in aid of the I funds to provide Christmas gifts for ' the children in the Presbyterian Homes | in Obristehurch. The annual pienie of the Methodist i Sunday- School was held on Saturday afternoon in Victoria Park. The time was spent in games until 5 o'clock, -when an adjournment was. made to the Sunday School, where tea was provided." There was also a Christmas tree provided by the teachers. At six o'clock Father Christmas arrived, and each child was presented with a gift. Before dispersing the Rev. S. Henderson and Mr C. S. Ayers, superintendent, thanked the lady teachers and friends for supplying the gifts for the Christmas tree and for the enjoyable time they had given the children. The members of the North Canterbury Pipe Band have just received their new uniforms, and on Friday evening they made their first appearance in uniform in public, when the band paraded the streets of Rangiora. On their arrival in Rangiora they -were met by the members of the Rangiora Brass Band, who welcomed them by playing'them through the main street. . ~ ■ At the evening service at John Knox Church yesterday the Rev. W. R. Hutchison, closed an eloquent sermon on "A Healing Ministry" with an earnest appeal to the congregation to support the funds being raised to fight the cancer and tuberculosis diseases. Orders for advertisements and for delivery of The Pbiss may be telephoned ti or left at our local office, High street, Rangiora. Telephone 65M. — 2 KAIKOURA. A very pleasant evening was spent at the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night in honour of Miss Ellen Sabieton, who is shortly to be married. Mr and Mrs W. Sabiston made an excellent host and hostess. . | Mr Les. Shannon wished Miss Sabis- ' ton every happiness and success. i Although the weather has been overI cast for the past two or three days, and ; an occasional light drizzle has fallen, I Kaikoura is in need of a heavy downpour of- rain. Next Saturday a Blenheim crieket team will visit, Kaikoura. OXFORD. The Oxford sub-branch of the Plunket Society held a garden party on the grounds of Mr and Mrs A. Henderson, the Grange. The stalls and competitions were well patronised, especially the strawberries and cream corner and the dainty afternoon tea. An interesting feature of the afternoon's enjoyme'nt was the arrival of Father Christmas in his little car. The whole function was a successful one, the gross takings amounting to £2l. The Christmas fair promoted by the ladies of the .Oxford Baptist Church was held on Thursday, December sth, in the Town. Hall, under ideal weather conditions. The proceedings were opened by Rev. H. R. Turner, who stated that every article had been made or given willingly and was marked at a reasonable price. Good business was done and the fair was a successful one. LINCOLN. The pipe organ in St. Stephen's Church is one of the finest in any country church in Canterbury. It was built 21 years ago, and to celebrate the anniversary a musical recital was given on Friday night by the Rev. H. B. Jones and the Prebbleton Musical Society. Although the evening turned out wet, the church was well filled and a fine musical treat enjoyed. Mr Jones gave a lecturette on the "Chorale" and illustrated it very beautifully on the organ and by quartet singing. . The quartet consisted of Miss White, Miss Alys Jones. Mr W. O. Downey, and the Rev. H. B. Jones. The" choir sang "A. Blessing," by Martin Shaw, and also some hymns, either to old chorales and with a descant. Mrs Curry, who has been spending ti holiday as the guest of the Rev. F and Mrs Robertson (Kaikoura), has returned home. Rev. Hugh Northcote. who was vicar of Lincoln about 30 years ago, paid an all too brief visit to Lincoln last : week. KIRWEE. ; The final meeting of the Kuwee I School Social Club was held in the i schoolroom on Saturday evening. The weather during the past few days has been dull and warm, with rain j threatening. On Friday evening rain J came on, and there were several heavy j showers during the night, 16 points being registered. Wheat is now shooting into ear quickly, but the heads in many cases appear to be shortef than USU.'t]. The prize-giving social in connexion with the recent show will be held in the Agricultural Hail to-night, when | the trophies won at the show wi l ! be i presented to the winners. j ASHLEY BANK. The annual school picnic took i iace at the Waikuku beach on Friday. Ar; enjoyable time was spent by >oung and old. After lunch a sports programme was run off. On Thursday the Fernside School tennis team journeyed to Ashley to play a return match with the local school. The home team woo by a majority o£ six game*.

HAWARDEN. Colin Glanville Gordon died a: t,r,e Waikari Hospital. He v^s t>orn at Horsley Down. Hawarden, on November 26th, 190-". He attended the- Horsley Down, Mason's Flat, and Rangiora High Schools. In IMX) lie. with his parent' and other members of the iamiiy, moved to Taranaki. where he completed his education at the New Plymouth High School. After finishing his education he worked with his lather on the land till two and a half years ago, when he returned to the Hawarden district, jed later to Wrikari, where he was till the time of his death. He was b•..■ :e<i in i.he Horsier Down Cemetery. BURWOOD. Al the snonthly meeting of the Buiwoo<l Progressive Association there were present: Messrs G. Lewis (chairman,*. It. J. F-uroyd. J. Wetherall, S. Smith, G. l'\ Robinson, .'■. Peters. J. Menzies. \V. W. J. Shearman, G. Keid, and T. Turner. The secretary reported having interviewed the Drainage Board engineer, who assured him that matters relating to the proposed Travis Swamp drainage scheme were being furthered with as much dispatch as possible. A letter from Mr R. W. Hawke, M.P.. assured the Association that, the Government, grant for the flood gates at the outlet from Horse Shoe Lake was available, and suggested that the Drainage Board should submit, a plan and estimate of tl»s proposed work to, the Public Works department as soon as possible. It was decided to enter for the Horticultural Society's garden competition, and to request the society to appoint a judge. Messrs W. J. Shearman and T. Turner were appointed to obtain entries. It was resolved to request the Heathcote Countv Council to have a light placed on the Burwood bridge. Desirous of showing their appreciation of the energetic and valued services rendered by the secretary, Mr R. J. Ecroyd. members presented him with a case of pipes.

HALSWELL. A most enjoyable evening party was given by Mr and Mrs F. Hobson at their beautiful home, AVincup's road, Halswell, to celebrate the coming of age of their son Hardie. Items were given by the following: Songs, Miss Pickering and Mr F. Knipe; pianoforte solos, Misses Brandon, Fletcher, and J. McLaughlin. A dainty supper was served in the dining-room, the birthday cake being decorated. The visitors included Mr "and Mrs Hobson, Mr and Mrs Ken McLaughlin, Mr and Mrs T. Pickering, Mr and Mrs C. Campion, Mr and Mrs F. Sparkes, Mr and Mrs ' H. Sparkes, Mr and Mrs W. Fletcher, Misses Lois Hobson, Ella Sparkes, Monica Kelly, Joan Fletcher, Phillis Fletcher, Edna Waites, Joan McLaughlin, Joyce Pickering, Myrtle Cox, Esther Cox, May Brandon, Messrs H. Hobson, C. Hobson, F. Knipc, J. Moloney, W. Kelly, C. Davey, A. Sparkes, B. Sparkes, C. Brooks, A. Davey, G. Sullivan, W. Moloney, F. Kolkman. During the evening Mr Hobson, jun., was presented with a gold'key. KOWAI BUSH. The annual prize-giving of the Kowai School was held in the hall on Friday night. The school children staged a delightful programme. At the conclusion of the concert, Mr Russell, chairman of the committee, thanked Miss Clark, the schoolmistress. Prizes were then distributed, each child receiving a prize, in addition to which three special prizes were presented. . Mrs R. M. Johnson's prize for progress was won by Joy Gold, and nature study prizes by Mavis Birdling and Frank Buckingham. HALKETT. The Halkett School's annual picnic •was held at Scarborough on Friday in fine weather. The journey was made by cars, and a most enjoyable time was spent. A programme of sports was carried out, the results being:— Girls, 7 to 8: Margaret Walker 1, N. McKay 2, D. Calder 3; 8 to 9 years: Jean Calder 1, G. Taylor 2, L. Page 3. Boys, under 5 years: Willie Henderson 1, Malcolm Walker 2; 7 to 8 years: Teddy Fowler 1, Alan Roper 2, "Lindsay Hulston 3: 8 to 9 years: C. McKay 1. Toby Taylor 2, Stewart Calder 3; 9 to 10 years: R. Nikon 1, G. Calder 2, lan Walker 3; 11 to 12 years: C. Wilson 1, A. Calder 2, H. Walker 3. Single ladies' race: Avis Thompson 1, L. Watson 2, Lucy Thompson 3. Bachelors' race: Rob. Watson 1, Bob Roper 2, B. Hayes 3. Married ladies' race: Mrs Hulston 1, Mrs Dillon 2, Mrs H. Page 3. Married men's race: R. Henderson and J. D. Henderson (dead heat) 1, C. W. Turner 3. Three-legged race (boys): Trevor Wilson and Alaster Calder Ist, Gordon Calder and Harold Walker 2. Three-legged race (girls): Margaret j Walker and Ena Henderson Ist, Kit Calder and Avis Thompson 2. Sack race (boys): Gordon Calder 1. Trevor Wilson 2; girls: Ena Henderson 1, Margaret Walker 2. Every child present received a prize. The break-up of the school will take place next Fridav. when a children "s concert will be held. HORNBY. A gathering was held in the Anglican parish room on Saturday afternoon, the occasion being the musical break-up of the pupils of the Misses M. and F. Nolan. Many parents and friends were present to hear the young performers, all of whom acquitted j themselves creditably. Afternoon tea was served, after which Mr W. P. , Nolan thanked the friends for their presence and congratulated the pupils on their progress during the year. The programme was as follows:—Piano solos by Lloyd Bullock. Zoe Rattrav, Hazel Giilet" Mary Huffadine. Peggv Kissell, Alan Jory. Colin Denmeade. Bruce Derrick, Hazel Mackie. and Maureen Lynskey. Piano duets were played by Hazel Gillet and Maureen Lynskey, Dorothv and Fred Bullock. Hastings and Lloyd Bullock, Hope i Palmer and Mary Huffadine. Merle ! Halliday gave a violin solo. During the afternoon. Miss F. Nolan plaved a viohn solo, and Misses M. arid F. Nolan a pin.no duet. The Hornby railway staff met on Friday afternoon to farewell Mr C. D. Hillier prior to his departure on transfer to Waiareka. Tn mnking the presentation. Mr W. T. Nolan, stationmaster, referred to the pleasant associations existing anions the staff. Mr Hillier was heid in high esteem bv bis mates, and they wer*> sorrv to' lose } him. Mr Nolan wished him success in i his new position, and presented him I with a seagr.-iss armchair, a Doulton ; plate dish for Mrs Hillier. and pre- ' sents for the two children. Mes= r = | P.ossiter. Emms, and Gall also exDressed appreciation of Mr Mr | Hillier suitably responded and thank- | en the staff for their good wishes and ! presents.