NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20025, 5 September 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. Accommodation was taxed on Wednesday evening in the Methodist'. Schoolroom'when the combined Young: People's Classes gave a novelty concert in aid of the piizo fund of the Spring Flower Show. The Drogiannne included instrumental music by the Hawaiian Band, charades by the Bible Class girls, and -choruses and vocal, solos by the boys. Mr C. It. Tinvaitcs presided. KAIKOURA. There was a very good attendance at the weekly session of the W.E.A., held ,at the residence of Mr F. H. Flower. Mr James Murray was the leader, the subject discussed being a ploy, "The Roof." ' The next session will be held at the Hospital, when the play "Emporor Jones,'' will be dis--cussed, Mr E. Flower to be the leader i'or the evening. HORORATA. A most enjoyable children's party was given by Mrs John Ballagh at her residence, "Hillcrest," visitors being present from Greendale, Waikuku, and Greenpark. The monthly meeting of the local branch of the Mothers' union took the form of a business afternoon. Miss J. Wright, Christchurch, is spending a holiday with Mrs Hore. WHARANUI. A football match was played between Wharanui and' "The Rest." The Wharanui team was three men short, and were beaten 18-3. For ''The Rest" P. Pugh >2), J. Piigh, and P. Daniels fcored Vino converted three'tries. Mathieson soored Wharanui's only try after a brilliant solo effort from halfway. Mr I'. Tory, of Wharanui, has given a cup for a knock-out competition for the three teams at Wharanui. A dance was held in-the Wharanui schoolroom. when a very enjoyable time was spent. Messrs Corkin and Barrv supplied the music. A recreation hall is. being constructed at Wharanui by the Public Works i)pv>nrtment. The weather was unsettled last week, rain falling on two days. Early lambs are now making their appearance hero A case of alleged razor-slashing is to bo heard on the 17th inst. SCARGILL.

The following judges have been appointed for the Scargill Horticultural Society's annual spring show: —Horticultural section, Mr W. Jones, Christchurch; decorative and arts sections, Mis H. M. Overton and Mrs 1. Carney; cookery section, Mrs J. Anderson, St. Albans; needlework section, Mrs Day, Christchurch, and Mrs J. H. Jones (Waikari); seeds and cereals, Mr Anderson, Christchurch; children's schoolwork,. Mr Leslio Stewart, St. Andrew's College, Christchurch.

The winners of the button competition at the Scargill Miniature Riflo Club's weekly shoot were G. Pannett and G. Greig. ' In Wednesday evening two teams from the Waikari Miniature Rifle Club were the guests of the 'members of the Scargill Club, anil a friendly match was iired. -This resulted iu.'S win for both teams represeHting the.', local club. The scores were:—-Waikarj A: A. Marsden 67, B. Marsden 66, R Marsden 66, D. Ea'rl 66, L. Rowe 65, D. Anderson .-64, .K. Lindsay 64, R. Lindsay 64, R. Black 64; L. Smith 62, J. Mowatt 61, W. Atkinson 61; total 770, Scargill. A—G. Pennett 70, G. Gibb 68, A. Stewart 67, h. McNaugh ton 66, R. Inch 66, 0. Johnson 66, G. Greig 65, S. Pannett' 65, W. Duncan 65, L. Fairbairn 64, E. Foster 61, A. Fox 58; total 781; Waikarj, B—L. Rowe 67, N. Mowatt 64, W. Hall 63, Hopkins 61, D. Gibb 6l!, J. Smith 58, A. Woodall 55, J. Trounce 56, F. Trounce 57, J. Reader 54, J. Ross 52; total 649. Sfargill B—B. Coe 65. W. Whittington 65, B. Watson 64, K. Har-. rison 63, H.'Whittington. 63, R. Neo 62, J. Turner 62, G. Naismith 61, H. Rowner 57, E. Miller 57, C. Waitc 56; total 674. • The ..rainfall recorded at Scargiu for August 'amounted to Olin.^' The total fall to August 31st ; this year was 17.76 in, as compared with 21.89 in last year, and 16.17 in for the corresponding .period in. 1928. ; ■

OXFORD. The rainfall for August: at Oxford totalled 3.84 in, rain falling on eight days. The average for August (20 years) is 2.79 in. Except during the. first week the mouth was free from storms, the rains were light, and the. temperature from moderate to warm. The consequence has been a good spring growth. August was an excellent month for lambing. ' About 10 o'clock on luesday night the drapery, store of Mr. C.. H. Tovey, in Main street, Oxford, was seen to be on fire. The alarm was given and in a very short time many willing- hands were available to combat the flamesThe fire was scon in check. All the drapery stock was removed, and although not much damage was done by fire, a large amount was done by water. - KOWAI BUSH. The long spell of mild weather, which heralded an', early spring,; broke on Wednesday, night. A cold sou'-west<jr brought rain and a ; * little snow. This is most'unwelcome as lambing is imminent in all quarters. ' The nursing -classes conducted t>y Sister Christian are still; being ■ held each Friday and' are proving a great boon. ' • • • ■ • 0 . At'a meeting of the Kowai liu&n. School' Committee- it ..was announced that the net results of the two hare drives which had been held recently were very satisfactory. LITTLE RIVER. Mr J. McGowan, of Little River, secretary to the Lake Forsyth Permanent Outlet Committee, wrote to the lion. G. W Forbes, Prime Minister, pointing out the danger of. Lake Forsyth when -the waters of the lake, rose : and stopped • road and railway traffic to Little River-. The committee pointed out that if a big southerly wtorm had risen between Wednesday, August 6th, und Sunday, August 10th, tuany miles of railway line would have been washed out, .resulting in a joss of thousands of pounds. In addition, the mam highway along the lake had b°en blocked for this period, and could not be used, as there was 6ft of water over the road. Mr Forbes has replied to the Little River Committee, stating that he had asked the Public Works -Department to go into the matter.. . There appears to be no reason why the drainage- of -this lake should not be, carried pqt. if the monev required, is, available. The lake is a source of danger' to the railway, the Little River township, and the lake-side land owners, while at times it is a menace to users of the main road. "I

PREBBLETON. Members of the Prebbleton Presbyterian Bible Class held their quarterly social in the church vestry, when there was a "large attendance, presided over by Mr Marshall. A good programme of games and competitions wae thoroughly enjoyed, and elocutionary items were contributed by Miss G. Hancox. The winners of competitions were -Miss J. Hammond, Mr G. Mctntosh, and Mr F. Hancox. The fortnightly card socials conducted by the ladies' committee were continued in the parish hall. Successful players during' the evening were Mrs W.. Hands, Mrs .AY. Kolkman, Miss L. Giles. Mr C. Hands. Mr E. Prebble. and Mr W. 0. Downey. i— " . DUNSANDELi '• 'ln aid of the Dunsandel:Presbyterian Church, funds, a concert was given in the town hall by a visiting party: Au attentive audience'listened appreciatively to the following. programme: Instrumental trio; vocal..solo, Mr M. Jones; elocutionary items, Mr . H. Instone ; vocal' duet. Misses Johnson and Black • vocal:solo. Miss Clarice ; Copper; vocal duet, Messrs Pitman and Jackson ; vocal solo, Miss Jean Johnson; saxophoue solo, Mr Wilkinson; vocal solo, Miss Blaok; quartet, the Beckenham Four ; "cello solo. Mr S. Crossier; tenor solo, Mr H. Shaw,; quartets, the Beckenham Four. Thanks to the party were expressed by the Rev. W. G. Hannah. BROOMFIEED. A well attended public meeting was held at Broomtield on Tuesday evening to discuss the matter of holding a jubilee of the school next February: Mr S. Wornall was voted to the chair, and Air R. Hunter as secretary. It was. decided to hold a jubilee, celebration early next year, and a committee consisting of old scholars" was formed to find ways and means of holding the function, and to report at' a coni"•"'Hee meeting to be held'm''a'fortnight's time, and then at a public' meetme in a month's time. The Committee. consisting of Mesdames W. Briggs and J. W. Streeter. and J. Hndler. F Coleman. S. Wornall. J. Wornall. L. Croft P. Croft. D. Coleman. G. Wornall, and C. would be clad ,to hear from_ ativ other old scholars regarding the jubileo. BROOKSIDE, The Brookside School was filled to its capacity when the Hockey Club held its annual dance. Decorations were carried out with streamers toning from lemon.to orange, intermingled with the club's colours, black and red. Representatives were present from the Southbridge, Leegton, and Dunsandel Clubs. Music was supplied by . the H.M.S. Band, Miss J. Candy playing extras. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs K. Hall and L. Buckley. A lucky spot waltz was won by Mr and Mrs W. Cooper, and the rainbow waltz, by Miss Eleanor .Ramsay and partner. The arrangements were attended ,to by the president (Mrs -Croy), and the secretary (Miss J. Greaves), with a committee. During the supper interval, Miss M. Doak, on behalf of the members, made a presentation to Mrs Croy, of a solid silver vase.

LEESTON. Means'-of strengthening the finances and. the pla,ying membership of the bowling section of the L'eeston Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club;?lnc., were discussed at a meeting of the section, presided, over, by Mi; P. B,.Woodard. The president said that the strength of the bowling section at. present was about 20 members, and it was practically impossible to carry on with a total of less than 40, on the present subscription. He hoped the meeting would bring forward suggestions to place before the annual meeting, which" would be held this month. Mr A. S. Lyons, genera] ■ secretary, stated that the expenses of tho bowling section for last year were approximately £ 100, and if all members paid their subscriptions, £54 would be it hand, in addition to a small sum,from the croquet section. This would mean a deficit for the year. The bank overdraft was £lB3. He advised an increase in the subscription; The suggestion had been made that each member should endeavour to secure a new member by the date of. the annual meeting. After. discussion, a recommendation was passed to the annual meeting,, on. the. motion of Messrs E. G. Power and W, J. Ormandy, that the subscription for first-year members should be- £2 10s, reducible to £2 if paid by December 31st, and for exist-ing-members £3, reducible to £2 10s. The meeting proceeded to discuss the question of Sunday play, but consid-ered-it advisable to leave the position as it stood rather than commence . a fresh controversy. Following up -an earlier suggestion, Mr S. R. Wright moved a.' recommendation that the bowling section should admit lady members at, a fee. of £l, inclusive of the three sports. Dr. B. Volckman seconded, and-the recommendation was carried.