NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19972, 5 July 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

rangiora. A. meeting of the General Oommltteo waa held In the Northern A. ana P« Association Hall yesterday morning, Mr B. 0. Macdonald presiding. Seventeen member* were present. Mr W. E. Barton wrote thanking the committee for electing him a patron or the Association, and enclosed 18 towards the funds of the Association. The Hon. R. Moore, Mr J. W. and Mr J. R. D. Johns also wrote thanking the Association for their election as patrons of the Association. Mr 0. H. Maynard, eleoted a member of the Association at the last meeting, wrote asking that his resignation be accepted owing to Illness and his removal from the district. The request was granted. The Waikuku Beach Improvement Association wrote agreeing to support the carnival being organised by the Association by taking charge of the sideshowß. The Canterbury A. and P. Association wrote stating that the Association offers a Diamond Jubilee Challenge Shield for the best draught stallion, 3 y e . ars °* age or over, for annual competition at the annual horse parade, and also notifying the committee of the date of the annual horse parade, which will be held on October Ist, 1930. Mr H. Neave, secretary of the Ellesmere A. and ; P. Association, wrote advising the Association that the Diamond Jubilee, would be held at Leeston on Thursday, October 16th. The organiser of the Canterbury Progress League wrote notifying the Association of the annual meeting and luncheon on July 9th, find requesting the Association to be represented. It was decided to grant the application of the Whippet Club for the use of the Show Grounds on July 12th on the same terms »a on the previous occasion.

Correspondence was received from the New Zealand Farmers' Union a conference of representatives of wool and stock auctioneers, farmers' representatives, and representatives of the Government to consider advances against wool. The letter was received. The Schedule Eevision Committee recommended the adoption of the last year's schedule, with one or two slight alterations, viz., the deletion of the Lincoln sheep class and shorn ewe and lamb class. The horse and cattle sections were the same as last year. The recommendation was approved. Mr J. D. Wyllie was appointed marshal of the parade. It was decided to notify the stewards in charge that the grand parade must he at 3 p.m. Members complained of the falling off in the domestic classes, and it was decided to appoint a ladies' committee to consider steps to improve the section. The secretary reported a bank credit balance of £155 16s 2d. It was decided to hold the annual Show on Friday, November 7th, and the closing date for entries was fixed at Thursday, October 30th. In connexion with the carnival in aid of the funds of the Association, it was decided that the secretary arrange for a meeting of ladies to assist. The picture to be screened at Everybody's. Town Hall, this evening, is "Stairs of Sand," a thrilling and vigorous adventure story of the Western Desert of America. Wallace Beery heads the cast. The fourth chapter ot "The Scarlet Arrow" will also be presented. Box plans are' lit The Bristol and day sales are at the Golden Gate.

KAKOURA. A light shower fell on Thursday night and yesterday overcast conditions provailed. A large number of residents are making the trip v to witness the Test football match, to be played to-day in Ohristchurch.

There was a erowded house at the euchre party held at the Band Boom oa Thursday night. Miss Bothomley and Mrs H. Stove tied for the ladies' prize with 24 points, and in the playoff the latter won. The men's prize was won by Mr H. Stove with 25 points. The aggregate prizes wont to Mrs C. Ogden and Mr W. P. Laugeson. Special prizes for players who had not won prizes previously were awarded to Mrs A. W. Ball and Mr P. Milne.

WAIPARA. , At a meeting, of the Plunket Society Mm Cameron presided over a good attendance. It was decided to hold a concert in aid of the Plunket funds early in August. The fortnightly social Was held In the local hall on Thursday evening. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mr Watkins, an extra being played by Miss JL>. Cooper. Mr C. Quigley was M.C. Prizes were won by Mrs H. Forsyth, Mrs Aden, and Mrs Woods, Mr F. Quigley, Mr Darroch, and Mr Eoy Anderson.

SEFTON. The .Ashley basketball team played Sefton on the school grounds on Saturday. After an even game, the resuit was 6-5. Mr C. J. lloseveare was the referee. The visitors were entertained to afternoon .tea. . The monthly fellowship meeting ot the Woodend-Sefton Methodist Circuit was held in the Sefton Church on.Wednesday. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. J. R. Nelson, the meeting Was taken by Mr P. J. Thorne, th« subject considered being "Following Jesus." , There was a very good audience _ tor the concert given t>y the Rangiora Uright Hour Comedy Company m the Sefton Rink Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the school funds.

BALCAIRN. With the object of augmenting their funds, the local Hall Committee held a successful dance on Wednesday evening, a pleasant time being spent by all present. Competitions were won by Mesdames Fleming, Fitsspatrick, ana Miss Dron, Messrs W. Thompson, B* Ash Worth, J. Dron. Dance music was provided by Misses A. Fitzpa trick, • Carroll, Hurley, M. and M Fleming. Mr J. Demmocks was MM A meeting of residents of the bw~ cairn district was held to try make arrangements to secure tn®school grounds for recreation P u * poses, and a deputation, consisting o Messrs H. Hurly J, Fitzpfttnck, and N. Belcher was selected to interview the Education Board, and to report at a meeting to be called later. A earn - val dance, arranged by the Lilies Hall Committee, in aid of the funds, is to be held on Wednesday night.

SOUTHBRIDGE. The congregation of the Southbridge Methodist Church held a social evening in honour of the opening of a vestry erected by the member a of the Wornpr family, in memory of their parent*. The Rev. 6. P. Hunt presided. Mr Claude Worner, of Christohurch,. declared the addition open. Appreciative references to the family were made by Messrs B. G. Bishop, G. Mumby, and D. Tong.'

WOODEND. A surprise visit was paid on Saturday night, by • a party of young people, to the homo of Mr and Mrs E. 8. Taylor, Woodend. Mr and Mrs Taylor have just recently been mar« ried, and the visit was by way ot welcome to the bride. A pleasant time was spent in music and games, and the guests were hospitably entertained in the lounge. An enjoyable concert, promoted by Mrs J. Little, and given by the pupils of Miss Rogers, Rangiora, was held m the Public Hall on Wednesday evening. The programme, including action-songß, choruses, recitations, monologues and instrumental items was contributed by the following -.—Olive Dixon, Mavis Watkins, Margaret Stanton, Mavis Thompson, Isabel Benjes. Ina Benjes, Pat Smith, Joan Keir, Hilary Mav, Joy McAlpine, Marinette Yates, Gladys Wilson, Bill Maunder, Kelvin Dunbar, and seven "coons." Miss Rogers was the accompanist. The proceeds are for the concert party, and bazaar equipment funds. A combined Ladies' Quild meeting, comprising - representatives from Amberley, Sefton, Waikuku, and Woodend, was held at the Methodist Parsonage, Woodend, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs J. ft. Nelson 'presided over an attendance of 25. The matter of refurnishing part of the parsonage was agreed to, and a brief address was given by the Rev. J, R. Nelson. A pleasant social hour followed, durinp which sones were given t by Mrs J. Worms. Waikukn. and Miss N. Chamberlain, Amberley, and ft comnetition was held of which Miss B. Maddison, WaJknku, was the winner. Afternoon tpa was dispensed by the Woodend ladies.

HORNBY. At the mpetincr of the School Committee, hold on Wednesday evening, the headmaster's report showed the roll number to be 329 and the average attendance for the moiith 298. The worst feature of the month was the sloppy nature of many parte of ttie grounu, due to the overuowing of the water-race leading to the school swimming baths. The scliooJ football team <sst /lb) had been mvited by the Rugb) Union to play a curtain raiser againm Kendal ton School before the second Test on Saturday. The health of the scholars had been good, it waa decided to form a worEing bee on Saturday week to improve the grounds. A letter was received from the Education Board offering to attend to fireplace if an estimate could be obtained. Capitation. £25, was credited. Monthly subscriptions from householders for the month amounted to £9 16s. It waa decided to continue the cocoa scheme for another month. Messrs McDonald and McTeigue were appointed a visiting committee for the month. The annual dance In aid of the Hornby-Templeton branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Islington Hall on Tuesday evening. The hall was artistically decorated for the oo» ension. Mr Fred Smith's band «upplied the music, and Mr W. Davis wa:i M.C. Supper was provided by the ladies of the committee.

LEESTON. , The first meeting of the woodwork class at Leeston under the Ellesmere Technical Association was held this week. There are 12 students, and the instructor is Mr E. B. Rowley. Mr H. Ellen, of Christehurch, visited the district on Wednesday to confer with tha Association regarding the establishment of classes in wool-classing. Upwards of 20 enrolments have been received for a class at Southbridge, and a number at Leeston and Killinchy. The Association decided to call a meeting, of students and prospective students at Southbridge next Wednesday evening. The engagement of an instructor from Christehurch entails considerable "expense, and a continuance of his visits will be possible only if two or more classes are formed. Farmers interested in the welfare of the classes are asked to help by offering the loan of wool. Although it ha* taken 20 years for a player on the Ellesmero golf links to complete a hole in one stroke, the feat has now been performed twice within a week. The second player to accomplish it was G. W. B. Osborne, who was participating in a three-ball mateh. The feat was done at the same locality as before, "The Loft" (125 yards). In connexion with the adult rural education scheme, Mr G. T. Alley, with his travelling library, visited Leeston on, Tuesday evening, when a number of people availed themselves of the opportunity of borrowing books. The same evening Mr Alley gave a lecture to the Adult Bural Education Centre at Southbridge. A well-organised Baek evening ana entertainment took place in the Salvation Army Hall, Leeston, on Wednesday. A large sack contained 200 small bags, filled with various articles, for which there was a good sale. Musical items were given by a party from Christchurch, headed by Brigadier and Mrs Burton. Major and Mrs Suter were also present. The local officers. Ensign and Mrs Liddy, are grateful for the assistance given. > The following were the results of the Ellesmere School Sports Association's matches pilayed on Thursdays— Football—Dunsandel-Killinchy 30 v. Sedgemere-Lakeside 3; Southbridge v. Leeston, postponed. Basketball—Dun* sandel 6 v. Lakeside Sedgemere 5; Doyleston 9 v. Irwell 1; Killinchy 20 V. Brookside 1. Southbridge is leading in the football competition and Leeston in the basketball. A hare drive, organised by the Sedge-mere-Lakeside Miniature Rifle Club, wa# held on the properties of Messrs T. A. Stephens and J. C. Lochhead at Ra«aia on Tuesday. The party comprised 40 guns and the bag for the day totalled just over 100 hares. The Killinchy Club is to hold a similar drive next week.

killinchy. i At the third fortnightly social in aid of the Killhjchy Hall piano fund, there was a crowded attendance. Music for dancing was played by Mrs s F. Norquay. Prizes for, competitions, given by Mr and Mrs O. H. lies, were won by Miss E. Allen and Mr W. Cooper.

PREBBLETON. Football and basketball matches w«re played during the week at Broadfield between Prebbleton and Broadfield School teams. The visitors won th« basketball match bv 17 points to 1, and the football fey 32 pointa to nil.

KILLENCHY. The member* of the Presbyterian Voung Women'a Guild held a successful bazaar in the Killitichy Ball on Tuesday in aid of the Guild's funds The stalls, aa well aa the ball itself, were tastefully decorated. Preparations had been taken up with enthusiasm, and a splendid collection of goods waa displayed. The official opening was performed by the Rev. J. C; Young, who said the members of the Guild were mostly young people who were not brand-winners, yet who felt that they had a duty to the church. Part of the money would be devoted towards assisting to support a missionary nurse. The stall-holdera were; Fanw work, Misses Gladys Lemon and K. Millar; home and farm produce and cakes. Missse B. McLenaghen and C. Allen; sweets, Misses M. Bray, L. Boal, and I* Douglaa: refreshment room, Mesdames Alex. Allen and «T. Jfi. Millar, Miss C. Lemon, pnd assistants; competitions, Misses W. Lemon and M. McLenaghen; bran tub, Missbb Edna Lomon and Ellen Allen; cames. Messrs Alex. Allen, D. Marshall, E< G. Marshall, and N. Meredith.