NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19815, 31 December 1929, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. in addressing the congregation ai the Methodist Church on Sunday evening, the Eev. S. Henderson said it his custom at the last Sunday of the old year to give a general review of happenings of the world during the past vear. Manv of the matters did nut 'affect the Dominion. but at the fame time it was right that notice should be tukcu of them. Mr Henderson spoke of the change ill the British Government. and the change? that had been effected since the new Government came into office. In speaking of the abolition of Christianity in Russia, Mr Henderson said such a _ prohibition made one weep. The cons»:i'?rn-e of the individual was crushed, and he wondered what the country would come to. Speaking oil matters in the Dominion. he paid a very high tribute to the Pre>s of Xew Zealand. During a visit paid three years ago to England, he said lie saw nothing to equal New Zealand papers. However, it was of local matters that Mr Henderson had most to sav. cspe.ciallv in the desecration of the Sabbath which was so much in evidence. Sunday tennis, he declared, was an affront to our religious ordinances. The great British Empire was built up on the Book of God, and they stood for the Sunday observances and should raise their voices in strong protest against this desecration of the Sabbath.

A meeting of the Rangiora Boy Scouts Committee was held in the Methodist schoolroom on Saturday to make final arrangements for the annual camp which is to be held at Coldstream from January -Ith till January 11th. All arrangements are now well in hand. It was decided to invite the Metropolitan Commissioner, Major W. Furby, to stay a night or two in camp. The camp will be open to visitors on Sunday, January sth, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be no pictures at Everybody's, Town Hall, this evening, but "Wings," the great aerial epic, will be screened to-morrow. In this film there aro starred Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers, Richard Arlen, Gary Cooper, and a long list of other film favourites. On Thursday, Hoot Gibson wall be seen in "The Danger Rider." On Saturday the Anglo-Indian drama, "Afterwards," will be shown. Box plans are at The Bristol, and day sales at the Golden Gate.

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KAIKOURA. There was a moderate gale on Sunday evening, and conditions yesterday wore warm, with an overcast sky. Mr and Mrs A. W. Renner, of Blenheim, are spending a holiday in Kaikoura. A swimming carnival will be conducted by the Kaikoura Swimming Club on Saturday next, when a special programme will be provided for the children. The Cherry Gardens, south of Oaro Bridge, are'now open, and campers can spend a pleasant time in the vicinity and carry away a plentiful supply of wild cherries. On the bowling green on Saturday the following games were played:— J. Washington and A. W. Benner 22 were defeated by J. Walter and Maddren (Christchurch) 28. G. H. Bartlett and W. Tisdall 27 defeated T. Eastcott and James Murray 14.

HANMER SPRINGS. The weather during Christmas week was variable. Friday and Saturday were phowery and boisterous. On Sunday at 11 a.m., heavy rain set in and many visitors and campers left for town. In the afternoon and evening a nor'-west gale raged. The Golf Club played a four ball bogey match on Thursday, which was won by A. Reid and F. Lumsden, all square. A dance was held in the hall in aid of the Hockey Club's funds. Mrs C. Reid was the organiser. A cricket match was played on Saturday between the Hanmer Club and visitors. The visitors made 126 for eight wickets and declared, and Hanmer made 137 for eight wickets and closed their innings. For the visitors Brian Savill made 45, Logan 25, and Kempthorne 13. The bowlers were Whitten, four for 14, and F. Howarth four for 37. For Hanmer, Lumsden scored 68, Coles 16, Roche 14. retired, and Cross 12. The best bowlers were I). O'Loughlin four for 26, and L. Anderson- six for 41. The next game will be played against a visiting team from Parnassus on Saturday next.

WAIAU. The annual cricket match between a Waiau team and Blackwell's Tourists was played at Waiau on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the visitors by 64 runs. Blackwell's batted first, and compiled 23-'3 runs (Brown 43, Johns 32, G. Cullen 29. H. Garbutt 29. Mafcoii 27, Blank 17, Jefcoate 16, and I.indley 15). Waiau replied with 169, to which total A. R. Cullen contributed 51, W. J. McMillan 22, I. Burbury 17, Macfarlane 15, Rogers 12, and Cunningham 11. Jefcoate, Lindley, Caygill, and G. Cullen bowled best for the Tourists, as did Macfarlane, Rutherford, A. R. Cullen, and Rogers for Waiau. Fine weather has been experienced during the holidays, and picnic parties have been the order of the day. On Boxing Day a large number of residents motored to Gore Bay, the Waiau-Parnassus road being in excellent order. A small slip has since occurred where the new road winds round the cliff above the Stanton river but on Sunday sufficient had been cleared away to allow cars to pass without much difficulty. A popular trip now is to Kaikoura by the inland route, and along the Coast road to the Leader bridge, and thence over the Waiau-Parnassus road back to Waiau. This affords a splendid outing, and the distance is such that several pleasant honrs may be spent by the wayside. The C.A.A. might be conferring a benefit on motorists if it would arrange a camping ground on the inland route between Waiau and Kaikoura. About 9 p.m. on Wednesday a member of the N.A.A.. with his fa-nijy. arrived in Waiau, having motdfed right through from Nelson. He stated that he had been looking for a camping ground after passing Kaikoura. but had failed to locate one. It was ascertained that he had inadvertently taken the inland route instead of the Coast road, otherwise no doubt, he would have located a camping ground.

LITTLE RIVER. Miss Nellie Taylor (Christehureh) is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs I". K. Taylor. Miss Myrtle Webster (Rakatai is staving -it Puaba. Mr Sutherland, sen., is visaing friends in Christohurch. Mr C. Oliver (Marshland) is visiting his sister. Mrs T. Wood-. A presentation was made Mr D. MeCalluin. who is leaving the district to re-ide in Springfield for health reasons. Mr A. Lowden, on behalf of the railwav emplovees. presented Mr M'-Callum 'with a Doulton tea service. The pupils of Miss Winifred Stott gave a recital in the Town Hall. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. After the performance tea was served. The following was the programme:—Pianoforte solos, Monica Barwick, Mavis Pidgeon, Ronnie Radford. Mavis Chapman, Audrev Leeder. Natalie Briernieyer. Molly Keonan, Doris Allan. Reg. Joi.es, " Norma French, Joyce White, Wirifrcd Fallon. Muriel White, Ralph Garriek, Lucy Reynolds, Ellen Smith, Mollv Harty, Irene Keenan, Marny Karetai. Jean Rarclay; pianoforte duets. Jean Barclay and Ralph Garriek, Josephine and bono Keenan, Molly and Jack Harty. Marny and Topsy Karetai, Josephine Keenan and Miss Stott. L.T.CL.; rioiin solo. Ronnie Msickav. Dr. Trail, on behalf of the pupils, presented Mi's Stott with a liberty brooch and two barVda bowls. A prize was presented to Miss Molly Harty, who was successful in gaining highest marks in lite Trinity College examination.

SPRINGFIELD. The sports meeting held at Springfield on Saturday was favoured with beautiful weather, and was the most successful meeting ever held in Springfield. Jackson's Band was in attendance. At the conclusion of the sports a dance was held in the hall in the evening for the presentation of prizes. Nearly 200 people attended. The musio was' supplied by Mr A. Atkinson (piano), Mr A. Taylor (cornet), and Mr C. Voyce (violin). The president (Mr Faulkner) congratulated the club on its success. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Pierce, of the Christchurch Centre, who was responsible for the good entries in the cycling events. Mrs Faulkner, wife of the president, presented the prizes. Results: —Westacre Silver Cup, awarded by Mr J. H. Judd, for most points under 21 years in all events—R. R. Innesj President's Cup, for most points open events —J. H. Turner ; Ashbv, Bergh's Cup and the Mathieson Cup—R. Wilson: medal for most points in cycling events, presented by Watsons, Ltd. —R. Hurdie ; special prize awarded by Mrs R. Innes in the 75yds ladies' handicap open—Miss Martyn; nail driving—Miss E. Vaughan 1, Mrs Star 2; committee men's race, Faulkner 1,, C. Rushton 2; stepping competition, D. McCurdy I; sheep-guessiug competition, R. Milljken 1; married men's race—Sutherland 1. The competition for the box of chocolates was won by Miss Helen Chillingsworth. Mrs Wilson (Timaru) is staying at "Baldoon," Russell's Flat. Miss Spencer-Clarke (Christchurch) is staying at Voxterby, Kowai Bush. Miss Hopkins, who was a passenger on the Manuka when it was wrecked, is etaying with her sister, Mrs Howell, "Voxterby.'' Mr and Mrs Henshaw (Waimate) are visiting Mrs Faulkner, ''Cora Lynn." Mr Gillanders (Rangiora) was a visitor for the sports.

Miss Curry and Mr Prince (Kaikoura) are staying with Mrs Curry.

Visitors to "'Brooksdale" include Mr and Mrs T. Bell (Christchurch) and Mrs and Miss Winnie Bull (Australia). Miss G. McKav. ( Wellington) is staving with her people at the Royal Hotel.