PAPANUI NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19972, 5 July 1930, Page 6

PAPANUI NEWS.

An Old landmark. With the demolition of "Dalraida," the old two-storey building at . the junction of St. James avenue and Windermere road, there disappears one of the old landmarks of Papanui. The c-Btate was acquired in 1883 by Mr John Cook, who was tjien manager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company. Shortly afterwards he built the house, but only resided there for a little over two years. The next owner was Lord Bantry. Coming from India, he found the New Zealand winter very cold, and to stop any draughts in the house, he had all the door edges covered with a green baize. Some of it can still be seen on the doors. In 1887 the property again changed hands, Mr David Morrow, a then well-known business man, being tho purchaser. The Morrow family were resident there until 1928, when, owing to the extension of the City boundaries the estate was subdivided. The house was the first twostorey dwelling in the district, and also among the first to be built on the western side of the Papanui road. It was built in the days when kauri was more plentiful than it is at present, and the greater part of the timber is in a perfect state of preservation. Tbe place has been unoccupied for the past two years, except by a few persons who took shelter for a night. About 18 months ago, the building was on fire, bin was saved by the arrival of the brigade. In the grounds -are to bo seen some vory beautiful specimen trees, among them being the tallest Wellingtonian in Canterbury. Papanui School. The Papanui School Committeo have been particularly active during the week in raising funds in aid of the school. Last Saturday a hare drive was organised by Mr T. Jeal. Fifteen shooters took part and a good bag resulted. The land shot over was in the vicinity of East Eyreton. On Wednesday evening a concert was held in the Memorial Hall. There was a good attendance, and the items given by several leading artists were greatly ap> preciated. Mr W. Sandford, chairman of the School Committee, thanked'the performers. A euchre evening was held on Thursday at the school. Tho tnbleß were fully occupied, and Mrs •A. Smallbonc won the ladies' prize, and Mr J. Donald tho men's. Walm&lri School Committee.

Tho Waimairi School Committee met on Tuesday evening. Present: —Messrs A. Haines (chairman), A. Pepper, C. Claridge, F. Longley, and E. L. Ransley, and Mesdames Smith and Merrin (secretary). Apologies were received from Messrs Eadford and Fullwood. A letter was received from the Chief Postmaster stating that an officor of the Department would address tho children in the schools on the encouragement of thrift, and the facilities offered by the Post Office Savings Bank. It was decided to agree to the address being given, subject to the approval of the headmaster, all arrangements to be left in his hands. It was loft to the chairman to arrange for some appliance* to boil water for tho socials. A request for support for tho Uancer Campaign Fund was loft to the next meeting.' The chairman was deputed to interview the headmaster in regard to a school ooneert being held before the holidays. Euchre Evening.

A ouch re evening in Aid of the funds to furnish the Rugby Football Club'» stall at the forthcoming carnival was held at the residence of Mrs H. It. Smith, St. John's street, on Tuesday evening. Twenty players took part and the competition winners were:—Miss L Watson and Mr J. Fantham. Those present also took part in a novel competition, the winner being Mrs J. Fantham. Delegates' Meeting. The central committee of the combined «port» clubs met in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening. Those present were Messrs R. G. Morrison (chairman), and J. Hadley (Bowling Club); Mesdamcs H. R. Smith and E. A. Tullett, and Mr J. Fantham (Rugby Football Cltab); Messrs T. A. Grose and A. E. Purse (Sports Club); and Mr H. Tillman (Waimairi Tennis Club). The proposal to hold a queen carnival was abandoned. The majority of the delegates considered that a carnival held a few years ago created a considerable amount of ill-feeling in the district, and wished to avoid a similar occurrence. It was decided that tho committee run another dance, and the advertising was left to Mr Tillman. Maori Concert. A Maori concert party gave an enjoyable concert at the Memorial Hall on Thursday evening in aid of tho funds of the Methodist Church Maori Mission. The Rev. A. Hopper introduced the performers and a Maori welcome was accorded the visitors by some of the ehurch members. Personal. Mr W. J. Bailie, formerly of St. James avenue, and now of Murray place, is progressing favourably after his severe illness. General. The requirements of the district are being well attended to at present by tno City Council. Besides the surfacing of the Papanui road, the ditch on the north side of Harewood road has been filled in and the footpaths are being formed. The bridge ift St. John's street has been widened, and the short lane off Langdon's road has been formed. The old tank stand on the new road between St. James avenue and Windermere road has been removed. Improvements have also been carried out at the Memorial Hall, where extra cloak-room accommodation has been provided. The Library Committee also has erected additional shelving in the library. Obituary. There passed away recently a Wellrespected resident of the Papanui district in the person of George Arthur Samuels. Mr Samuels was born at Opawa 56 years ago, and was educated at the Opawa and Papanui Schools. A long cortege followed the remains to the Papanui Churchyard. The Papanui Oddfellows' Lodge, of which deceased was an early member, was well represented. Four Brethrei of the Order were bearers. The Rev. W. H. Orbell conducted the burial service. The Oddfellows' funeral service was read by Bro. H. E. Morgan. Wreaths were received from Mr and Mrs W. Clark, Mr and Mrs F. Blackmore and Doris, Mr and Mrs H. Warren (North road), Cousin Martha and sisters, Cousin Hep, Rene, and Frank, Mrs L. Smith, Mrs Curran and Mary, mother and sisters, Olive, Len, and Tommy, Papanui Oddfellows' Lodge, Mr and Mrs A. Fletcher, and Mr and Mrs R. Currie.