NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19804, 17 December 1929, Page 6

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. At Everybody's, Town Hall, this evening, the so< p :cty drama, "Man, Woman, and Wife."' will be screened. Jsorman Kerry heads the east in this outspoken play or" the conventions and those who defy the conventions, and avery part is played with ability. On Thursday, "Shanghai Bound'' will be presented, and on Saturday Eamon S'ovarro and Anita Page will be seen in "The living Fleet." The box plans are at The" Bristol, and day sales are at the Golden Gate. KAIAPOI. Mr T. T. Hugo. Inspector of Fire Brigades, visited Kaiapoi yesterday 6n_d made his annual inspection ot the brigade and plant. HANMER SPRINGS. A. cricket match was played on Saturday between Hanmer and Kaikoura. The visitors won by 223 runs to 106, faulty fielding by the local team doing much to lose them the game. For the winners, K. Macfariane scored 61 retired, Warner 29. G. Peters 25 retired, G. Gillett 20, and Dr. Withers 19. The bowling honours were shared by Macfarlane four for •">O, Warner two for Zl, Tarrant two for 14; for Hanmer, IP. Lumsden scored 79, W. Coles 31, and P. Barker 13. A. Hart with four Wickets for 43 was their best bowler. Mesdames Phillips and Lahniert dispensed afternoon tea for the players, and jn the evening the visitors were guests St the dance held in the hall. The Golf Club played a Canadian foursome during the week-end, the best cards returned were E. W. Carter and D. Milligan 73—18—"5; Miss D. Mansfield and W. E. Paterson 80 —20—60; V. Coote and G. Nichols 90—23 —67. The men employed by the Forestry Department at Hanmer Springs held a sports meeting on Saturday. The gathering was well managed and. lll every way a success, much credit being due to Mr Ross-Smith and his willing helpers. There were good entries in the chopping events. The judges were Messrs L. Roche, C. McKay, K. King, and J. Andrews; handieappers, Messrs Andrews and Greenslade; starter, Mr G. Macan; secretary, Mr Ross-Smith. The results were as follows: Double Saw, two cuts, 12 inch block —lst heat, R. Hopkinson and M. Ryan, Ist, 55 2-ssecs: second heat— S. Gibbs and A. Gilling, Sutherland and Tui Rangi, 54 2-ssecs; final—Gilling and Gibbs Ist, Rangi and Sutherland 2nd, 47secs. Single Saw, 12in block, one cut —S. Gibbs Ist, A. Gilling 2nd, 50 2-osecs. Novice Chop, first heat—lj. Roberts Ist, D. McCulloueh 2nd, Wilson 3rd, Imin lOsecs; second heat —D. Munro Ist. A. Gilling 2nd, Tui Rangi 3rd, 67secs; final —Gilling Ist, Rangi 2nd, Munro 3rd, 44 2-ssecs. Open Chop—Sutherland Ist, Rangi 2nd, Gilling 3rd. , , 50 Yards' Handicap—MacJanet Ist, H. Adams 2nd. Time 5 2-ssees. _ . 100 YaTds Championship—G. Field Ist, A. Field 2nd. Time Usees. Wheelbarrow Race —Moorhouse and D. MacCullough. Pillow Fight—A. Field. Sack Race —L. Roberts Ist, McCulJough 2nd. Long Jump—McJanet, 18ft sin. 220 Yards Handicap—G. Field Ist (scr), A. Field 2nd (7yds). Time 32 4-osecs. „ , , 880 Yards Handicap—J. Anderson Ist (50yds), R. F. McKay 2nd (40yds). Chain Stepping—R. F. McKay. Hop. Step, and Jump—R. F. MoKay. 37 feet. ~ _ . ' 440 Yards Handicap—O. Field Ist flSvds). L. Roberts 2nd (20yds). Bun Eating—McCullough. Sprint for Men over 40 Years—H. Da vies Ist, McNichol 2nd. Relay Race—Jolhe's Pass Camp Ist. Three-legged Race —Jj. Roberts and /G. Middle wood. Hie dav's programme was concludea With a dance in the Hianmer Hall, which was tastefully decorated with blue and gold streamers, balloons, and freenery. The Monte Carlo was jvon. y Mrs R. Herdman and Mr L. Nelson. The music was provided by the camp orchestra. The M.C. s were Messrs L. Roberts and H. Chappie. LOBURN. At the monthly meeting of the Lob urn sub-branch of the Plunket Society those present included Mesdames Goldsbury (president), P. J. Pull ®y» Webb, Metherell, Galletly, Bennett, Smart, Robertson, T. Pulley, and Hoskin (secretary and treasurer). The president gave a report of the conference of branches and sub-branches held in Christchurch recently, and read the address given by Dr. Derrick. Beautiful weather was experienced for the annual picnic of the Loburn School, which was held at "The Pines" on Thursday, the children being conveyed to the beach in a motorlorry. A number of parents and friends journeyed in private cars. Lunch and tea were provided by the School Committee, who also conducted a sports programme in the afternoon. HORORATA. Pine weather was experienced on Saturday, when the combined districts picnic took place at Greymouth. A very large number of children, parents, and friends availed themselves of the opportunity of a day's pleasure. After lunch, a committee supervised a programme of children's ■ports, held on the Greymouth racecourse. In the boys' championship, five, schools were represented, and Glentunnel came Ist, Hororata 2nd, and Darfield 3rd. In the girls' championship, six schools were represented, and the result was: Darfield Ist, Kimberlev 2nd, Hororata 3rd. About 5 o'clock the picnic party prepared to start for home, and it was a happy and tired throng that arrived at Coalgate a few minutes before 11 p.m. Mr and Mrs S. Parker have left Hororata to reside in Christchurch. Messrs Shaw and Symons, of Orton, spent the week-end with friends here. Mr D. Adams, of the Hororata postal staff, is on annual holiday leave, his place being filled by Mr B. McKenzie. The Rev. T. Patterson, of Kirwee, conducted the service in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday.

KAIKOURA. A meeting of the committee of the Kaikoura A. and P. Association was held on Saturday. Mr Hugh Crampton (president; presiding. Present: Messrs Hu&h Crampton, F. W. Perrin (secretary), A. Gooch (treasurer), S. X. Heard, J. Barratt, F. H. Flower, J. Leitch. W. Moir, H. Collyns, S. Turner, R. Laidlaw, . Mundell. J, C. Uorthwick. G. E. Parsons, Alex Boyd, E. M. Lav.son, E. C. Latter, and T. Ada.r. Votes of sympathy were passed to the relatives of the late Mr J. H. Barratt Tone of the pioneer members) ana Mr H. H. Comer. The secretary reported having received 33 entries for the butter-tat test competition. It was decided that onlv the first three names be published_. n.- follows: —C. Moran, 3ilb milk, 4.< test. 1.739 butter-fat; J. Gregory, 25ib milk. 6.2 test, 1.000 butter-fat; H. Mac-kle. 34}lb milk, 4.3 test. 1.4-33 butter-fat. Appreciation was expressed at the excellent results of the test. Those desiring to know results of their tests can receive the information from the secretary. Mr Parsons suggested a further test in January for a special prize, but it was considered that the matter should be considered next year. The secretary said there was a deal r.'T support ior a further test, but as the committee had been so well treated in the present test the matter should be held over. The Stock Committee recommended that two cups of £5 5s each be given, one for long wool and one for short wool classes. Mr Latter said the donors were winners in the half bred classes, and lie did not think it would be right to award the cups otherwise than for the halfbred classes. Mr barratt explained that the money had been given without restriction, the secretary endorsing this remark. Mr A. Bovd said if the money was split up half should go to the halfbred class. After discussion it was agreed to adhere to the original proposal, a cup of £lO to be eiven in the halfbred classes. Mr W Boughton offered a donation of £1 Is in the draught horse section, for which he was accorded a \ote of thanks. It was decided to include a Scottish dancing competition, the secretary reporting that Mr j. McGivern had offered to contribute £2 2s and Miss V. Robertson £2 2«, the latter also to give an exhibition of Highland dancing. The timber for the stand had also teen promised. it was agreed to accept the recommendation of the Competitions Committee that the maximum jump be 3ft £>in for the post and rail jump. The Produce Committee recommended that all exhibits in this section must be grown by the exhibitor. This was agreed to. It was agreed to provide further accommodation for the dairy cow section, the matter being left to the Grounds Committee. The school section, as set out by the teachers, was agreed to. Mr S. Turner reported as to requirements on the ground and it wa6 left to the committee to deal wi'th the matter. Mr A. GoocK (South Marlborough Progress League) referred to the I necessity of a veterinary surgeon in i the district. It had been suggested ! by the League that the Government might be approached to send a Government veterinary surgeon down at show time. Mr Perrin also referred to the matter, stating that Mr Elliott, of the Fields Division had stated that he would be pleased to attend the show with a surgeon. It was decided to communicate with the Live Stock Divi sion in the matter. Mrs E. C. Latter offered a champion ribbon for ponies, and Mr Latter one for light horses, for which they were accorded thanks. Last Friday Mrs F. Robertson, president of the local branch of the Bible Society, entertained the collectors at the Manse. There were present Mesdames Stubbersfield (hon. treasurer), L. Harris, Heard, W. D. Sabiston, M>> Gibson, Revs. Bedwell and Roosrtson. The hon. treasurer reported that to date £l3 2s had been collected and 14s lOd given for hotel Bibles. The Rev. F. Robertson, on behalf of the president, thanked the collectors for tneir fine work. At the end of season meeting and social of St. Paul's Bible Class it was decided to go into recess till April. After the business session members gave a reading of "Where Love is, God is," a modern morality play founded on Tolstoy's story. The various characters were taken bv Misses F. E. Brown and V. Richardson and Messrs C. Adair, I. Gill, and J. Mclnnes. The stage directions were read by the Rev. F. Robertson. The "following pairs were played on the local bowling green on Saturday: i Tapp (Palmerston North) and Wood (Rangiora) 10 defeated J. Murray and J H Walter 9. T. Eastcott and J. Washington 22 defeated J. Davidson and W. Tisdall 13. OXFORD. A meeting of the Oxford branch of the Farmers' Union was held on Friday night, Mr H. G. Parish presiding. A letter was received asking members to notify branches should there be an exodus of farm labourers to take up relief work. . The Fields Superintendent, Christchurch, wrote stating that a five-acre pasture experiment had been laid down on the farm of Mr L. E. Meyers. This was a pasture top-dressing demonstration and observational trial of Hawke's Bay ryegrass v. Canterbury perennial ryegrass. The fertilisers used on,the experiment were super, gafsa, sulfos, phosful, and basic slag at the rate of two cwt per acre. Potash had also been used, and also sulphate of ammonia. Part of the area had been limed with carbonate of lime. The letter further stated that the area should be of considerable interest to farmers, and it was proposed to arrange a farmers' day later on, when the area could be closely inspected. The Superintendent referred to the valuable assistance rendered by Mr Meyers in this experiment, and his co-operation was highly appreciated. The chairman expressed the appreciation of members of the branch of the valuable service Mr Meyers was rendering in placing this plot of ground for experimental purposes at the disposal of farmers, and the result of the experiment would be watched with great interest. On behalf of the branch, he moved a vote of thanks to Mr Meyers, which was heartily supported. A general discussion took place, the subjects under discussion being brands and earmarks, cost of withdrawals from country branches of the P.O. Savings Bank, blackberry, and turnip sowing. In regard to this last, it was held that some of the best results had been secured by some farmers by sowing turnips with one cwt to the acre, and later top-dressing with one cwt to the acre, making the coulters in the drill as light as possible. HORRELYILLE. The cricket team defeated Swanrianoa on Saturday by 3 runs. Batting first, Swannanoa compiled 120 (N. Fidler 31, J. McHugh 26. E. Verrall 12, W. Fidler 11). 'iTae best bowlers for Horrelville were Beer two wickets for 20 runs, Horrell two for 27, She&t one for 12, and Paterson one for 21. Horrelville replied with 123 (Paterson 42, Forest 39, Sheat 18, and Bennett 12). The most successful bowlers for Swannanoa were M. Fidler five wickets for 16 runs, J. MoHugh four for 36, and N. FidUer one for 17.

CHEVIOT. The annual prize-giving social in connexion with Knox Presbyterian Church Cheviot, was held on Friday, when the Rev. G. B. Jardine presided. A verv pleasant evening was spent with items and games. The following contributed to the programme: -Betty Elliott. Evelyn Moir, Els»e Hill. Louise Powis. and 'Stanley Brown. Miss M. Orchard played. accornpamrncnts. ; 'J he scholars contributed hymns The prizes which were presented bv Mrs G. Brown. Miss M. Orchard. Mrs D. Fraser. and Mrs G. B. Jardine were awarded as follows: Primary class: Evelyn Moir. Elsie Hill. John Moir. insome Truman. Bettv Clulord. Betty Elliott. Hazel Evans. Natalie Truman, Diana Sargent. Daphne Pool, Hilda Capstick. Special prizes for good conduct: Betty Eiliott. John Moir. Junior class'. .Nalda Fraser, Stanley Brown, Brian Hill. Joan Truman. Neil Fraser, Leslie Cone. Andv Elliott, Angus White, Kathleen Clifford. Special prize for memory work: Nalda Iraser. Intermediate class: Bessie Truman. Norma Hill. Xola Cone. Louise Powls, Laura Elliott, Patricia Sargent, Ernest Brown. Thomas Lockhart. Special prize for memory work: Nola Cone. There was a large attendance of parents and friends «ftid people interested in the Mackenzie School at the annual parents' day, which was held at the school on Friday, when the work done by the pupils of. the various classes was attractively displayed for inspection and evoked much favourable comment. The opportunity was also taken to inspect the recent addition to the school which, with the exception of painting, is practically complete. The new room and the present headmaster's classroom will be heated in the winter by a hot water system, and provision lias been made in the addition for a teachers' room. It is the intention of t!ie headmaster, Mr C. S. Gordon, to conduct a commercial class next year, the subjects being shorthand, bookkeeping, and typewriting. Those present were entertained at afternoon tea. WEST EYRETON. The annual concert of the West Eyreton School was held in the hall on Friday evening. There was an excellent attendance. All the items were well received. The programme presented reflected great credit on those who had trained the children. The following was the programme Solo, M. Jackson; nursery rhymes, Primers; '"Laugh and Sing," H. Beer and senior girls; ■ recitation, G. Woodfield; "Hounds: 'My Dame and Wilt Thou Lend Me Thy Mare' " ; song, /'lf," I Walker; dialogue, "TJnbleached Calico," senior girls; recitation, L. Blackmore ; song, "Sweet and Low" ; recitation, P. Brain; "Fishing," junior children; "Patches," boys; "Crying for the Moon," senirvr girls. CUST. On Thursday afternoon the Cust Ladies' Guild entertained the Swannanoa and West Eyreton Guilds in the Parish Hall. The Rev. H. O. Hanhy presided. Vocal items were contributed by Mrs S. Parr (Christchurch), a pianoforte solo by Miss Bigg-Wither (Christchurch), and a violin solo by Mrs Maindonald. The accompaniments were played by Miss Bigg-Wither and Miss Maindonald. Miss Park was present and gave an address on the religious training of young people in the home.. An amusing competition was won by Mrs G. Jackson. Afternoon tea was handed round. WOODEND. Favoured with a beautiful day, the scholars, teachers, parents, and friends of the Woodend Methodist Sunday school held their annual picnic on Saturday at Waikuku beach. The party were conveyed thither in ears lent by various local owners, and after a delightful time spent in games, races and sight-seeing, etc., returned home about 5 p.m. A social tendered as a farewell to the Education Board builders, and also as a house-warming to Mr and Mrs Gillman and family, on the completion of the new schoolhouse, was held in the school building on Saturday night. A pleasant time was spent by the large number that attended in dancing, cards, and listening to a programme of songs, recitations, etc., with an interval for supper. The programme was contributed by visitors and local residents. Mr H. Kobertshaw, chairman of the School Committee, presided, and on behalf of the parents and residents thanked the builders for the splendid new house that had lieen built in such quick time. Mr S. Kirk, on behalf of the builders, suitably replied, and also presented to Mrs Gill man a beautiful glass jug on behalf of his co-workers and himself, for her kindness to them during the time they had been on the job. Those providing the programme were Misses Borland and Gillman (duet), Messrs H. Robertshaw, S. Kirk, and W. Nelson (songs), and a recitation by a tiny tot, Edith Durie, and also a Highland fling by Laura Durie. Mrs Shea and Mrs Gill played the accompaniments, and also the dance music, assisted by Messrs Brownlee (violins). Mr E. Brownlee, jun., also delighted the audienee with a ventriloquial item; DUNSANDEL. A very enjoyable concert was given ir. the Dunsandel Town Hall by Mr A. E. Willyam's Concert party from Christchurch. The entertainment was given in aid of the Upper Selwyn School Prize Fund. There was a very good attendance, and the various items were greatly enjoyed by the large audience. During the interval the Upper Selwyn School children gave several items, which were greatly enjoyed. They were as follows: Recitation, "Vespers," Colin McLachlan; club-swinging, Mavis Dillimore; recitation, "Bad Sir Brian Botany," Stanley Hill; band selections, School Mouth Organ Band; recitation. "The End," Beryl Cain. At the close of the performance Mr H. Cain, chairman of the School Committee, thanked Mr Willyams and party. SOUTH MALVERN. The annual picnie of the combined districts (Whitecliffs to Darfield) took plaee on Saturday when, by special train which left Whitecliffs at 6.20 a.m., 844 excursionists, of whom 564 were adults travelled to Greymouth. Beautiful weather conditions prevailed, and a most enjoyable time was spent by all. The 1 train left on its return journey at 4.45 p.m., and reached Whitecliffs "at about 11.20 p.m. The Bev. Theo. Paterson, of Kirwee, conducted the evening service on Sunda j' at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Glentunnel. During the service he delivered to the congregation the Christchurch Presbytery's resolutions of congratulations on the work being done in the Malvern Presbyterian charge. SPRINGFIELD. Miss Jessie Hardie, who has been a teacher in Punjab, India, for the last St© and a half years and who is home on furlough, Bas been on a visit to Mrs Lapthorne. Miss Jessie Taylor (Timaru) is staying with Mrs A. Taylor, Cass. Mr R. Innes (Springfield|, who motored through for the Royal Show at Inveroargill, has returned hornet

BALCAIRN. There was a large audience in the Daleairn Public Hall on Friday evening. when the school children gave a concert in aid of the school funds. The children acquitted themselves splendidly, and ever? item was well received. The chairman of the School Committee expressed thanks to Miss Hock ( the mistress) and to Miss Fitzpatrick for training the children, and to all who had attended and helped tc make the concert such a success. Supper was provided by the ladies, after which the floor was cleared for dancing. nu.Me being supplied by Mrs j Habgood, Mioses A. Fitzpatrick. M. Hibbard.M. and B. Fleming, and Mr ! X. Clark. Mr W. Derrnott was M.C. ! The following was the programme:— Action s'mgs: "The Captain.'' "Adam. Eve. and Apples."' ""Inky Bill." "Impromptu Band." "Gaulberto's Victory."' "Sister's Beau."' "The Floral Dance," "Two Cats." "Soldier, Soldier."' "Laudabunt Abu," "At the Photographer'*." "I've Got The Mumps," "The Second Mile.'' "Dream Man." "An Unfortunate Malady." "Unsuccessful Farmers." "Mv Family." "Sue's Beau," "Which Shall it Be," "A Capable Servant," and "In Toy land."' LINCOLN. A meeting of St. Stephen's Churc-h Committee was held on Saturday, the vicar presiding. The resignation of Mr A. J. Smither as parishioners' churchwarden was received, owing to the fact that he is leaving the district on transfer to Oxford. A vote of appreciation of Mr Smither's services as lay reader, churchwarden, and committeeman was passed. Dr. F. W. Hilgendorf was appointed churchwarden in his stead. Mr Gerald Stoddard was elected to fill Dr. Hilgendorf's place on the committee, and Mr J. E. Maxwell to fill his position of auditor. On Saturday evening a large number of the residents, together with several representatives from the surrounding districts, met in the Druids' Hall to bid ir.rewell to Constable and Mrs Smither. who, after being in the district for thirteen years, are leaving on transfer to Oxford. The chairman of the meeting was one of Lincoln's oldest residents, Mr Charles Wolfe, whose memory goes back to the time when a trooper rode out from Christchurch to maintain law and order in Lincoln. The proceedings opened with a brief concert, as follows:—Song, Miss Shiela Munro; song, Rev. G. A. Naylor; song, Mr H. Mills; song, Mrs Dulieu; violin solo, Miss Shiela Munro; song. Rev. A. H. Acheson; song, Mrs T. Foster; song, Mr R. Hamilton. The accompanists were Mrs J. W. Hartnell, Miss Jean Munro, and Dr. E. J. Cooke. After the concert, speeches of appreciation and farewell were made by Mr J. S. Simpson (chairman Springs County Council), on behalf of the public. Rev. A. H. Acheson on behalf of the Church of England, of which Mr Smither was lay reader and churchwarden, Mr C. H. Howell on behalf of the Coronation Library, of which Mr Smither was secretary for several years, and the Ladies' Hockey Club, of which he was coach and motorist. Nor was Mrs Smither forgotten in the speeches. Mr Wolfe, in an eloquent tribute, summed up and presented Mrs Smither with a bag containing a roll of notes. Mr Smither suitably replied. An hour was spent in partaking of supper and wishing theguests of honour all good luck for the future. DARFIELD. The annual concert by the pupils of the Darfield Convent, which was held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday, drew a large attendance. The Rev. Father Fogarty thanked those present for their attendance. The following were the items:—Opening chorus, "The Dear Old School," pupils; piano duet, "The Circassian Dance," K. and M. Duncan; action song, "The Zoo Game," juniors; dialogue, "A Mental Arithmetic Lesson," M. Gibson and James Clinton; song, "When Irish Eyes," pupils; recitation, "Mary Anne," Evelyn Fitzgerald; song, "Before the Sun," senior girls; orchestral selection, "March Militaire," M. and J. Clinton, J. Redfern, M. Duncan, Dorothy and Howard Holland; humorous selection, "The Auctioneer," boys; action song, "Off to the Dutch Fair," girls; recitation, "What Me Mudder Thinks I Am," I. Beatty; chorus, "Cheery Song," pupils; piano duet, "Sparkling Diamonds," A. Clinton and M. Gibson; action song, "Five Little Kittens," juniors; quartet, "A Musical Surprise," R. Lamb, M. (Clinton, D. Gibson, M. Duncan, C. McLaughlin; dialogue, "The Smart Insurance Agent," M. McQuinn and M. Gibson; violin solo, "Un Soir a Portisi," J. Clinton ; action song, "Six Little Maids from School," junior girls; recitation, "A Boy's Rights,'' D. Gibson; action song, "Beautiful Flowers," girls; play, "The Editor's Mail," J. and M. Duncan, G. Gibsoji, and I. Beatty; farce, "The Beauty Specialist," pupils; closing chorus, "God Defend New Zealand." Miss D. Robinson acted as accompanist. The Glenroy, Whiteeliffs, Glentunnel, Darfield, Darfield Convent, Hororata, and Kimberlev Schools held a combined picnic to Greymouth on Saturday. The excursion proved a very popular and successful one. The special train with 16 carriages was fully loaded. The weather in Greymouth was all that could be desired, and a very enjoyable five hours were spent there. DUVAUCHELLE. A meeting of the Peninsula Horse Show and Pastoral Association was held in the hall on Saturday. Present : Messrs T. Mould (in the chair), fcJ. Rhodes, L. Curry, J. Mould, M. Stewart, T. Wakelin. D. Kay, S. J. Vogan, and A. Hoskins. The interim balance-sheet was read and the prizemoney passed for payment. The secretary brought up the question of members' tickets, and pointed out that many members were in arrears, yet their tickets were presented at the gate. The secretary was instructed to write and thank the National Mortgage and Bank of Ne,w Zealand for the use of their office, the Saleyard Company for the loan of the yards, and Messrs J. R. White and J. Duncan for the use of their paddocks. SPRINGSTON. Mr R. Wall and Miss Iris Kennedy were the guests at a miscellaneous evening given in the hall on Saturday by the residents of Springston and surrounding districts, on the occasion of their ! approaching marriage. There was a ; very large attendance, presided over by Mr J. H. Williams. The evening was J spent in dancing, cards, etc. Items were contributed by Misses Ivy Mutton and Jean Marshall, and Messrs Campbell and E. Hoskin. Short speeches were made by Messrs J. W. Kime, J. S. Simpson, and P. V. Bailey (Springston), Campbell (Burnham), and C. Findlay (Ellesmere). At the conclusion of the programme the chairman presented the guests, on behalf of those present, with a table laden with parcels. These were numbered and a competition held as to what they contained was won by Miss M. Riordan and Mr C. Harris. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss G, Rowell and Mr Wroot. Miss J. Wright also won a competition.