NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19889, 28 March 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. ijfjje N.G., Bro. F. Mcintosh, prelided over ail excellent attendance at the meeting of the Star of Rangiora Lodgf. L0.0.F., N.Z. The members 0 f the St.ir of Lin wood Lodge paid an official visit, and were cordially wel- - ojned. l' vvo candidates were initiated, officers were elected as follows:—N.G., xf o . H. G. Dyer; V.G., Bro ; C. Thompson; secretary, Bro. J. McKay; secretary, P.G. Bro. M. gj»ith: treasurer, Bro. F. Hunt. The ! p.p.G.M., Bro. C. H. Browne, gave an interesting address on Oddfellowship. gro. Reed extended fraternal greetings from Star of Opawa Lodge, and Bro. jjclntosh from Star-of Lin wood.

KAIKOURA. At the fourth euchre party conducted by the town school committee, Mrs J. jorgeseu and Mrs Ball were equal, with 22 points, the former winning in the play* o #- Messrs T. Drabble, A. H. gtubbersfield, and J. Entwistle were equal with 20 points, and in the playoff the first-named was victorious. ;\t the Suburban Hall euchre party, there was .'in attendance of sixty. Mrs jjeJlwon first prize and Miss M. Norrie jecond in the ladies' division, and J. Brunei and V. Laugesen were first and sctond respectively in the men's divi-. »ion. ' A dance followed, the music being supplied by Misses M. Wareham and M. Mackle. . Mr S. Sharpe was M:C. £ monster cuttle fish came ashore »t-Goose Bay and attracted a great deal of attention. . > There was a fall of snow on the ranges on Wednesday afternoon and (Editions are much cooler here. The results of the Trinity College of Music. theory examination, which were lield last December, are as follows: Advanced Intermediate —Clare Wallace fis marks (honours), Sadie Williamson 83 marks (honours), Maureen Wallace 75 marks (pass), Maymie Barker G7 majrks (pass). Junior Grade—Emilija gtrflhl 90 marks (honours), Jean liomas 77 marks {pass).

HANMER SPRINGS. The proprietors of tbe Lodge, Hanmer, have decided to erect an up-to-date hostel on the present I«odge site. Building operations will commence this winter. When completed,. the hostel is to accommodate 130 guests. Adequate provision will be provided in the new lay-out for up-to-date tennis courts and for other sports and recreation. ___ s WAIKARI. ;J)r. Fenwick, of the Radium Department, of the Christchurch Hospital, gave an -impressive lantern lecture at Waikari on Wednesday evening on the talue of radium in the treatment of certain diseases, including cancer. He dressed the need for further research into the cause and cure of cancer. 0e also expressed confidence in the hope that they would ultimately conquer the disease in all its forma, and jaid that much encouragement had been given by successes already achieved. Messrs W. Anderson, H. H. Holland, and E.-H. JWyles supported i fir, Fenjvick in his appeal, for, support. a committee meeting of , the Wai"tel bjarict of ttai Waipara ? Countyfpldiiket Society, Mfs -Blunder! prided Otir i-feood/ attendance, It decided to hold the 'annual meeting soii„Wednetjtiav, April 2nd. The Matron : o£ Karitane' Hospital ia to be asked to give an ttddresss All" those interested,.aro invited To attend." After the meeting a committee' was formed to sell coupons anil assist with the obstetrical campaign. Last week a team of 'ladies from Opawa visited Waikari to play tennis, and iafipei.mii.ny good games were beaten the local players by 6 games.

ROTHERHAM. V'Tlicre was a fair attendance at Rotherham Hall, when a meeting was Held with the object of forming, a Musi# a»d 1 Dramatic Circle. #j ..Mte r gome.. discussion it was to fohn sucli a circle,, !ind to" adopt jp® name of "The Amuri. ' Miss Grace .' Brown, was appointed accompanist, and Miss M. Mcintosh, secre-; tatry.

V . AKAROA. At the fourth annual meeting of the Akaroa branch of the' Plunket Society, the president (Mrs T. Masefield) oc-' qupied ,the- chair, and there was an attendance of twentv members.; In the report, mention was. made of the. great liya. suffered by tho» branch through the death of Mrs W. Robinson, of Okain's foy, ■-who. was a very keen supporter of tjas. movsiTjent in the Eastern Bay district. The thanks of the members were dfte'rto a. concert party, from H.M.S. ftiaediM, their efforts resulting in an wdition of nearly £4O to the funds of m Society. The children's fancy, dress m.-had been held during the. year, iifif was' again no unqualified success. A'gift-shop day had boon held, and the financial result had been satisfactory. thanks cf the members were due #lhe service car proprietors, who liad Wnveyed the nurse every week, tree ot wiarge. The summary of the past year s Wjjrk was as follows Visits to rooms Milts) 448. babies 402, pre-school «to'ldren IX2. new cases 32.1etters 20, feleplione messages 120. <heet; showing a credit of £69, was ifloptecl. The election of officers re*«lte3President, Mrs T. Masefield, fice-presidents, Mesdames A. il. May.Jock, A. A. Narbey, H. OdeU, C. W. Leete. P. Campeigne, J, Armstrong, r. C. Kenton, F. L. Kearney, and Miss Sf. "LcJievre: secretary, Mrs_ F. wMiches; treasurer, Mrs W. H. Taylor; toditor. Mr P. G. Riches; committee, M«(dames G. N. Henning, T. E. Mc-&**•;-F. G. and J. E. Arnwtrong, M. Jacobson, J. Prendergast, *-4f. Helps, F. J. Wright. W. B. Ramsay, J. C. McCaw, G. M. Kearne , I L.'F. Kay, A. Shuttleworth, S. kaismith, E. H. Giddens, B. P. Ham"wfod. A. E. Prichard. P. Cunningham, T, R. Mould. V« ——■

SOUTH MALVERN. Tbs usual meeting of Loyal Coleridge ,T*dge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., .was held at Gjcntunncl, Bro. T. M. Bain, N.G., over a fair attendance. Two tfyiHidates were proposed for member«bp-' Bros. T M. Bain, N.G., J- W. «nti, and W. G. Hunt, P.G.'s, gave a on tlie district conference new recently in Christchurch. They were 5 hearty vote of thanks lor weir scrvtc^i'. : HORORATA. improvements have been carto buildings on tb ® About twenty- additional for horses attending the forthmeetiiiA have been erected, an up-to-fatp jockeys' board and iu<W / or the stewards. /I* 1 ® ainP 8 i has been removed to a Jocation. and the jgen''SSßfft be ?tble to view raore clearly, appeal was fflaae on Miw E. Net

son (organiser) and the Misses Mariorio Morland and Doris Oliver were responsible for a fine effort on behalf of the fund. ... , , • .r Afiich interest is being taken in the «r.or.hic of the new football ground, which will take place on the first Saturday in April. LINCOLN. \+ the weekly social and dance held by the there arge R^ e C "es a ww the competitions. Mr and Mrs the Forhes lU Me7 a, & Monte Carlo. The m"fsic for the dances, was supplied by M Thd' wealhe h r S Ts' still very dry and G'°BudrMX«to; of th.