NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19813, 28 December 1929, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The dance held in the Waikukn Beach Hail on Boring as a wind-up to the carnival, was a great success, the receipts amounting to £lB 16s. The arrangements were excellently carried out by Messrs A. v*Hunnibell and J. Mf»n. M^ lC D *r supplied by the Cecil Orchestra. Vutmg the past few months elecmcU*M h£ been brought to the beach by the North Canterbury Electric Power Board, and the installation is mncn appreciated by campers, l/he Sennas aJe now lighted up at *i^. aD jL th * improved lighting of the hall was a factor in the great success of the carnival dance The cash takings at the Waikuku Beach gala amounted approximately to £450. , The members oi the !sew Zealand Anglican Bible Class Union are this ■rear holding their annual camp m the Rangiora Borough school grounds. A large number of South Island members arrived on Thursday by the morning train. Yesterday a large number of boys arrived from the North Island, bringing the total members in camp to over 200, which it is expected to be increased to about 400 in a few days. The arrangements for the camp were made by the Rev. J. F. Feron. Sleeping accommodation has been provided in tho open porches of the freshair class-rooms in the school grounds, and meals are prepared and served in the Parish Hall, which is just across tho street. The meetings are being held in the Parish Hall. The old school buildings are being made use of for games, etc. The Rev. H. T. York is in charge of the commissariat, for "which excellent arrangements have been made. The camp commandant is the Rev. R. de Lambert, with Mr Trevor Williams camp secretary. Other ministers in camp are the Revs. G. W. Dent, W. Southward (Timaru), E. Osmers (Ross), H. W. Monaghan (Timaru), and F. B. Redgrave (Fendalton). A welcome service was held in the parish church about 9 p.m. on Thursday; conducted by the vicar. To-morrow the visitors will attend services at St. John's Church, when the Bishop of Christehurch will be the preacher in the morning and Archbishop Julius in the evening. Yesterday was an off day, and most of tho campers spent the day in sightseeing and swimming. On New Year's Eve the campers will visit Amberlecv. "The Bridge of San Luis Key" will be screened at Everybody's, Town Hall, this evening. In the cast are Lily Damita, as Camile, the sinister dancer of Lima, Ernest Torrence, Raquel Torres, Emily Fitzroy, Henry B. Walthall, Duncan Kinaldo, and Don Alvarado. The setting is eighteenth century Peru, and a strange drama is played out under the shadow of the Bridge of San Luis Rey. There will be no pictures on Tuesday, but on Wednesday "Wings" will be screened. The box plans are at The Bristol, and day sales are at the Golden Gate. KAIKOURA. A heavy slip occurred on the south side of the Okarahia Bridge on Tuesday night, covering about two chains, and blocking traffic north and south. Mr A. W. Barker (Public Works) soon had 25 men on clearing a track through for Christmas Day. There is now a passable track. There were not so many campers along the south coast during Christmas, probably due to the holidays occurring in the middle of the week and to the heavy downpour of Monday. Along the North road there are many camps. The dance" held in the Drill Hall on Thursday, night was a great success, there being 90 couples present. Mr J. A Johnston was M.C. and music was supplied by Messrs W. Thomas (piano),-B. H. Morris (cornet), and CW. Reeves (drum and effects). Extras were played by Misses E. Milligan, M. Mackle, and M. Wareham, and Mr Rob Clarke. ROTHERHAM. There was a good attendance at the school committee's final social for the season. The chairman, Mr H Palmer, presented prizes for the lady and gentleman gaining most points in the competition for the season. These were won by Mrs Pile 1, Mrs Palmer 2; Mr Malleson 1, Mr Pile 2. The winners for the evening were Miss A. Walker and Mr Malleson. After cord, changeable weather, Boxing Day was bright and warm, with a nor'-west wind. WOODEND. The holding,of the usual church services marked the advent of the Christmas season in Woodend and district. The- Methodist celebrations took place on Sunday, when the services were conducted by Mr T. J. Burnet m the morning, and the Rev J. R. Nelson in the evening. Seasonable hymns were sung. On Christmas Day there was an early morning celebration of Holy Communion at St. Barnabas' Church by the vicar, the Rev. E. Chard, who conducted a similar service later the same morning at St. Stephen's, Tuairiwi. On Thursday evening every child in the Tuahiwi pa received a Christmas present from a gaily decorated tree in the Maori Hall. The occasion was the vearly festival of St. Stephen's Parish Church. The young folk enjoyed games and dancing to music supplied by Mr E Croft. The Rev. E. Chard (vicar) presided over a good attendance, including parents and friends. In the afternoon the children had sports m the school grounds, for which prizes were presented. The tree tor tne evening function wa* presented by Mr Wereta. Between SO and 90 children received presents The bachelors of Woodend organised a very successful ball in the local hall on Thursday evening. The M.C- s were Messrs B. Huria and R Cutler. The Woodend beach oroved a popular rendezvous on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, there being a considerable number ot" visitors by car. PREBBLETON. An enjoyable evening was spent at Ladbrooks, when Mr and Mrs T. Coleman entertained a number of mends, the evening being devoted chiefly to card games, for which the prizes were allotted to Mrs J. McNally and Mr G McNally, Miss B. Duncan and Sir H Prebble. The consolation prizes went to Mr and Mrs W. Downey, sen. Others present were Mr and Mrs 1. Coleman, Mrs H. Prebble Mrs W. Hands, and Messrs A. Wood, E. Prebble. and S. McNally. . .„*,-., Special services held m All feaints Church on Christmas Day were well attended and the church was suitably decorated The services were conducted bv the Rev. Hubert Jones and the collection "was devoted to St. Savionr s Orphanages. KIRWEE. Rain came on from the south-west on Monday morning and continued till an early hour on Tuesday. Seventy-five points fell on Monday and a further oO points during the night, making a total of 1.20 inches. A good deal of snow has fallen on the ranges, and newly-shorn sheep in the back country will suffer The total fail for December to date, 3.25 inches, docs not nearly reach that of last December, when 6.57 inches fell, some oi the heaviest falls being 1.24 inches on the 12th, 1.15 inches on the 13th, andl.lo inches on the 20th.

AMBERLEY. On Christinas Eve, a party of school children with their master (Mr Giliingl and Miss B. Breen (pianist) visited a number of people, who, through illness were not able to be about, and sang Christmas carols. A motor-lorry, nicely decorated for the occasion, was lent by Mr W. Boyce for the piano and bigger children. As the evening was cold the small children were conveyed by Mr A. Hislop and Mr J. J. Breen in their cars. The people visited enjoyed the singing very ranch, and each was given a Christmas gift. One old lady, who has lost the use of her feet, scrambled out of bed, and asked to see the children All had a most happy time, especially at the home of Mr and Mrs Breen, who had kindly prepared supper and asked all to attend. This was much appreciated, and after thanking Mr and Mrs Breen, and wishing them a Happy Christmas a merry party left for home. The arrangements were made by the local branch of the Empire Service League. CRORLTON-LITTLE AKALOA. On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Victor Craw invited the children of the district to their home, "Ackrington," to meet Father Christmas. The rfdldren, who were accompanied by their parents and friends, spent a happy time playing on the lawn, refreshed at frequent intervals with visits to the ice-cream arbour. Punctually at 8 p.m. Father Christmas arrived per motor-car, and was invited by Mrs Craw to distribute gifts from a gorgeously-laden tree, each child receiving a toy, balloon, sweets, etc. After supper, Mr Waghorn, on behalf of the parents, expressed their thanks to Mr and Mrs Craw, who were heartily cheered by all. The combined schools held their annual picnic and prize-giving on the Little Akaloa beach. Races and games occupied the afternoon. After tea, Mr L. Craw, chairman of the school committee, distributed prizes to all schoolchildren, with toys for those under aae-. In the evening a dance was held in the Chorlton Hall. A lucky spot dance for children was won by Ronald Craw and Gwen Waghorn, and one for adults by Mr R. Herriot and Miss Tbelma Craw". The prizes were given by Mrs Herriot. At the annua] meeting of the Montgomery Hall Compauv, Mr S. Gilbert was in the chair The balance-sheet showed that the overdraft had been reduced to £3O, which was considered very satisfactory. The following committee was elected for tho ensuing year: Messrs R. E. Waghorn (chairman), C. Craw, R. M. Craw, L.'Craw, O. Gilbert, P. J. Waghorn, and T. Craw. TE PIRITA. The annual break-up of the Te Pirita School was held in the school and grounds. A small sports programme was carried out. and afterwjjds songs, recitations, and dialogues were given by the children. A daintv afternoon tea was served, and the presentation of prizes brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close. Presentations were made by the children to Mrs W. Ward for many kindnesses |"? wn to them, and to their teacher, Miss Chapman, for her great interest in them during the past year. BROADFIELD. At the school prize-giving a most enjoyable concert was given by the children. Each child attending the school was presented with a book, and special reward books for attendance were presented to Miss P. Gilford and Master D. Gilford. A special prize given by Mr A. Tutton for> progress was 'awarded to Master D. Gilford. After the prize-grving, "Father Christmas" arrived per car, and all the children were presented with gifts. Miss P. Gilford, on behalf of the school children, presented the teacher (Miss Dearsley) with a Christmas box, and Mr Jas. Opnneen, on behalf of the Broadfield Basketball Club, presented Miss Dearsley with a gift in recognition of her services to the girls. A vote of thanks was accorded to the teacher for the very pleasant concert. Supper provided by the ladies was handed round, and a dance followed.