NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20011, 20 August 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. A children's plain and fancy dreas dance, held in the Parish Hall, in aid of the Anglican bazaar funds, was well attended, and those present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Prizes for the best costumes were awarded as follows:Under seven, Colin Hill (St. John's Bazaar) and Dorothy Linton (Early Victorian); under 13, Owen Taylor (Uncle bam) and Muriel Beatty (Powder Puff); U a * r ® e -^ e Jones (Early Victorian). the quarterly summoned meeting of the Loyal Kangiora Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows a motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Bro. Charles Haf mission to appropriate the surplus from .the sick and funeral fund, as disclosed by the last actuarial valuation, for the purpose of paying the sick and funeral fund contributions of • those members who joined the lodge between Decerriber, 1920, and December, 1925, on their attaining the ago of 60 years. In response to an appeal, £5 was voted towards the relief of a member of the Order who is in distressed circumstances. 0 1. a . r^ow was appointed warden. The closing meeting' of the winter session of the Southbrook Methodist Toung People's Missionary Auxiliary was held on Saturday afternoon. Miss K. McGiffert presided. There was a large attendance of parents and friends, who had come to see the work that had been done by the young people. A splendid collection of articles was on view. These will be sent to the Solomon Islands. Mrs Henderson read some very interesting letters from a sister who is in the mission field. Addresses were given by the IJev. Nelson (Woodend), tho liev. S. Henderson, and Mr Thorneycroft.

ROTHERHAM. The Hawarden ladies' hockey team visited Rolherham and played a friendly game with the Kotherham team at the local domain. An enjoyable game ' resulted in a win for Kotherham by 8' goals to 0. The Eev. E. B. Moore was referee. The hockey competition matches will be resumed next Saturday, when Kotherham will play Kaikoura, at Kaikoura. Last weelc-end the Kotherham School Committee held their last hare drive for the season: There were fourteen guns, and a bag-of seventy-two hares was the result of a pleasant day's sport. ■ Owing to inclement weather, recent practices of the Amuri Players have had to be,cancelled, but it is hoped the attendance will improve with a view to staging a production in the near future. Miss Phyllis Athya (Wellington) is the guest'of Mrs E. Blackwood Moore, the Vicarage, Kotherham. ' '

HANMER SPRINGS. A public meeting of- residents was hold on 'Monday last to consider what steps should be taken to raise, funds to equip the newly-formed Volunteer Fire Brigade. There was a fair attendance. After discussion it was decided to hold a fauov dress ball, and a bring aud buy sale. A committee, consisting of the chairman, Messrs JAshton, J. Hay, F. Malaquin, R. Nicholls. R. Kennedy, and H. Roche was elected to cany out-the arrangements. CHEVIOT. There was a good attendance at a meeting of the Cheviot branch of the Farmers' Union, over which th© president (Mr W. Hughes) presided. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr P. Brophy was passed in Silence. members, standing., _ Correspondence was* received froin the vinoial Executive' regaijdiiig: the Railway CommissiQn." and, it was decided that the, branch would, not offer, any evideqee. It was decided to support the prp'test of tho authorities of Lincoln College regarding the action or the Government in not carrying out the undertaking with reference to the leasing* of, land , for experimental ppr'poses. •'-A-letter was received- soliciting, the support of the branch in providing assistance for the unemployed. _ After discussion of. ways and means, it was decided that the branch will conduct a i"drive". for- vegetables, clothing, money, and other useful goods. on Thursday. August 28th. The following offered their services as collectors in .varipus parts of tho_ district:— Messrs W. .Hughes, F.. S. Wilson, J. O. G. White, G. Abbott. S..Pettingill, and- Hv IN. Buttle. -

SCARGILL. The. fortnightly euclue and dance evening h'eld by the Scargill Young People's.'Qlub was again well. patronised. ' The prizes were won-by Mrs Geo., Tomlinson and Mr G., Garrett. Mr Lainbie was M.C., and Mr L. Fairbairn supplied the'music. . The winners of the button competition at the, Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot were A. Stewart and 8. Pannett. A. teams match, married versus single, resulted-in a win for the'single men by a substantial majority. A return match will be fired-this evening. MOTUNAU. Thero is general regret throughout tb& district by reason of the passing of Mr H.-D. McKay, who died at Waikari Public Hospital last Friday morning. Mr McKay was, for the last five years, head shepherd on "Tipapa"—Mr H Acton-Adams's estate He was a most capable stockman, and his quiet and unassuming manner, together with his knowledge of stock breeding and raising, had earned him the respect and esteem of everybody. Much sympathy is'.felt for his widow and family of two sons and two daughters. _ A very pleasant party *as held at Mr and Mrs R. M. Gibb's residence, "Heatbfield," when a number of young people were their guests. The granary provided an excellent floor for dancing and was prettily decprated. Mr and Mrs iGribb went to a good deal or trouble to 1 ensur© tho enjoyment of all present. ;

LINCOLN. 4 The, ladies' hockijy team were again successful ."in their match in .the junior B competition; They .defeated cliffs by 5 goals .to. nil. ' . Tho fortnightly meeting of the coin Literary Society was held on Monday -evening. Three, shojt plays were read, "The" Philosopher of Butterbiggins." by Harold Chaplin, The Little Man," by. John Galsworthy, and "The Price of Coal.", by Harold Bnghoase. • • ' SEFTON. : ' • ' ; - : ' ' The" Sefton' Basketball Club held a successful dance in the 'Kink HalL ■ The music-was supplied by Ashby's Band, Christchurch, and Mr J. Cameron, of Sefton, Extras were played..by ,Mrs R. J. McGowan and - Miss • Canott,: of Bal* cairn. The wihners of- the dance were Jtiss Dobson ana Mr ,Demmocks. and of the 'Monte Carlo, -Miss Champion and Mr Dando, and Miss wXL and Mr.Smith. .Mr i, Ashby , <vnu.Jtf.CL.

WHARANUI. The football' match between the teams from the North and South ends of the line has been the chief topic of conversation for the past week here. It occasioned no surprise to see over 100 enthusiasts journey to Kaikoura for the match. The junior match resulted in a win for the Wharanui team by sto nil. W. McKenzie scored a try. which was converted. The 4. team's game was a hard one, the scores being 6 all. Wharanui scored twice, and Parnassus got one try and a penalty goal. E. Vissendon and S. McGreel scored for Wharanui. A football match is to be played at an early date between Kaikoura and Kekerangu, at Kekerangu.

OXFORD. The annual re-union of Oxford District High School old pupils was held in the Oxford Town Hall. when there was a very large attendance. Th© evening's entertainment consisted ot games, dances, competitions, etc., and suppe*" was provided by tho secondary pupils. Victor Clark, on behalf of the school, welcomed the ex-pupils, on whose behalf Miss Elsie Russell responded. An apology was received for the absence of Mr L. Watson, a former headmaster. Short addresses were given by Mr A. Bringans (headmaster), and Mr H. C. I>. Somerset (secondary assistant). : With th© advent of the lambing season farmers are perturbed by the num. ber of wandering dogs which have begun to work havoc among the flocks. One farmer, who had five ewes with seven lambs in a sheltered paddock on Friday night, discovered on Saturday morning that six of the lambs had been killed. The lambs had not been mauled, but had been bitten over the loins. CHORLTON LITTLE AKALOA.

There was a large attendance at the hall, when the filial for the second .aggregate prize was played. The prize was a 56ib tin of honey, given by Mr C. Craw. Mrs L. , Waghorn was the winner, with 79 pointa, Mr Jagger being second, with 76. The monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was not quite so well attended this month, when Mrs L. Waghorn and Mrs Cunningham were the hostesses at the former's home. A comprehensive programme . for the ' ensuing six months was arranged. A vote was taken on a* display of articles, "something new from something old." Mrs L. Waghorn gained, most points. After tea a "memory" competition was held, Mrs R. E. Waghorn being the winner, with Miss Mavis Salt, second. • Tho annual parish meeting (which had been delayed owing to the serious illness of the secretary, Mr C. E. Kay) was held in the hall, the Rev. Mr Atkinson presiding over a small attendance. The following were elected to office'for. the ensuing year: Vicar's warden, Mr J. A. Hunter; people's warden, Mr C. E. Kay; auditor, Mr R. Herriot • secretary, Mr C. E. Kay; vestry, Messrs F. Britton, A. Salt, R. E Waghorn, W. Cunningham, Mcsdames W. Ashton, .L. Waghorn, A; Salt, .T. A. Hunter, R. E. Waghorn, and Miss Joyce. PREBBLETON. On Saturday evening, in the Public Hall, the Sports Club continued their series of dances. There was a good attendance and all spent a pleasant time dancing to music; supplied by Mr Regr Woods's band. Mr J Smith was M.C. • . At a meeting of the Ladies Church Social Committee, it was- decided to continue the series of "fortnightly card socials this week in the Parish Hall. A basketball mateh,: played in the Prebbleton Domain on Saturday afternoon, between TaiVTapu ladies s ' 'and. the Prebbleton A; team, ended . rn. favour of the visiting team by. 8 to 5. Mrs L- Harris was referee. DARFIELD. • The monthly meeting of the Darfield Band of Hope was held, .when there was a fair,'attendance.' The-president (Mr A. G. Holland) gave, som© valuable advice ■ to -the children, •: and ..the 'Rev. A.- li. Witheford gave; a'very interesting address. The following programme was given:—Recitations: Miss E. Joyce, Eddie Read, Dorothy Holland Winnie Read, and Owen Bkick; pianoforte duet: Ngaire and Owen Black. The weekly sewing meetings held m the lounge room of the Memorial Hall, in connexion with the gala to be held' in October to raise funds for the construction of. swimming baths, are being wel] attended, aud good work, is being done for the various , _®' Several gift afternoons have been held, and a varied collection of articles has been received.

LEESTON. The sixth annual meeting of the Leeston Methodist Circuit Ladies' Guild was held in the Dunsandel Church, the Bev. G. P. Hunt presiding. The report referred to the, efforts made on behalf of the Solomon . Islands mission, the Methodist Orphanage, and of the entertainment of the Maori. Mission party. The chief items:of expenditure had been £23 14s 7d, to the Orphanage, and. £26 for parsonage furnishings. A small, credit balance was in hand. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs G. P. Hunt; vice-presidents: Mesdames T. W. Brooks, John Heslop, A. Tong, and H. W. Johnson; secretary, n.. Doak; treasurer, Mrs Jos. Brooks; quarterly Board representative, Mrs A. E. firown. , . A party from Southbridge, organised by Mr G,. B. ' Couch, gave a concert at Doyleston for the benefit of the Methodist Sunday School. The Rev. G. P Hunt who presided, stated that the object was to renovate the building.. The performer! ■'were Mr and Mrs Couch, Mr and Mrs J. A. Maclue, Mrs Rowan,' Mrs Eggelton, Mrs 1. H. Bennett, Miss Sylvia Bennett, Messrs Rowan and Goulden.Mr C. Bowis expressed thanks to Mr Couch and. his party for their assistance. LITTLE RIVER. A dance, organised by the residents of Pigeon Bay, in aid of distressed „d ..employed returned «.ld»r s . held in the Pigeon Bay Hall on Friday evening, and as the cause was a most deserving one. the hall was crowded. Everything was given free, and all the proceeds (amounting to £2O) will be sent to augment the Poppy Day fupds, which carry a subsidy ot ney fc\r £1 Mr Mrs J. Tikao, ot Wa/nui. assisted- bv Mr. P. -Rfiynish, services as musicians. Extras S 5 Merfjme. j?"™. and Son and Mr S. Reynish. During tKvening of T^H "i Padre Hay, of loe a M Littlo River, who thanked the people for their support, of such a deserving cause. Several novelty dances were The winners of the lucky Miss M. Reynish and touching the death of a Maori Petuere Maihi. known as Pat need* 48. who was found dead SfS& .VL.«le Eiyw»ri,: OB fetjrj « iviArnipg was held ,; at. I/ittl© Riverbefore the Coroner (Mr Lawry) After : bearing the f evidence ot iand Dr. Trail, the Coroner returned a wrdict that - death va* di»

to heart failure, due to angina pectoris and fatty degeneration of the heart. • The funeral of the late Petuere Maihi took place at the Little River Maori Cemetery yesterday, and largely attended. Petuere Maihi a native of the North Island,' but had lived in the Little River district nearly all his life. 'Ht was a well-known footballer in the early days, a»d an enthusiast in. the game up to the lastHe is survived-by a widow and two children. The sudden death of Mrs katberine Skipper, which occurred, at" the Christchurch Hospital, last week, cast quw s a doom over the district. Mrs Skipper was the wife of Mr J. of the-staff of the New Zealand ly ways, and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Geo,- Robinson, of Little River, and a sister to:Toby,'Tom,. ana the late George Robinson. She is survived :by her husband and a of eight children, the youngest cmld being four weeks old.