NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20036, 18 September 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

KAIAPOI. k. sixty-second annual meeting of Club was ho dm the ** V- Kaiapoi, on Tuesday even- - Jo » P l * in* <„\ fair attendance. In re. W*. s+he activities of the past sea- &% plesTdent said that the club '*■» f-« represent at the Kaiapoi - ■*! ffirtchurch regattas with mod•VEceM. He appealed to mem- «»»• " rTfc e a keener interest in the *"!» Jnnnc the coming year so that «P*l« successful season would eventu»<r*ir had closed with a mem- !<•• *"f go The report and balance*tf?'?the latter showing a credit bal- ***} £3 78 9d) were adopted. The *S!;«i of officers resulted as follows: ***\w Mr J. Joy; vice-president. SStt " D«n n E. E. Papprill. J. ffflirigs, C. W. R. Ashby, W Bur*c B Higps. Or M. Rnmsay. and Pq E. Gil'ctt: secretary and treas- -* Mr A. S. Losyin; club captain, Sffe W an ! vice-captain, Mr L TJmnton- custodian. Mr J. Menlings; .nsMnient committee. Messrs G JStoand G. Wright; racing commit- ! Sjlesars E. Morris and H Joy. jjlrates to Canterbury Rowins: Asso- ! ffiVMessrs J. H. Wi'liams and W ' ST. rfeleeate to Sport* Protection AsJSition, Mr J. H. Williams KAIKOURA. Mrß- **. Heal.v. M.P., advised that h *M an assurance that ten Kaikoura ggnjed men are to be placed on the jjjjjtn Island Main Trunk Railway im—Jistely. T ne engineer at Nelson rfl arrange for the men. %• large' slip at Charwell deviation y. been cleared away, the county SJjrmsn having placed additional men lithe work to make an expeditious jjJjjE. L. Withers returned to Kaiioors on Monday evening, and there w a happy little gathering at the kpaw of Mrs James Murray, -"Bank Awe." to welcome her home after a •nloaged vMt to Melbourne. The ' totir'ng-roonj w*s beauti'ully decorated for the occasion. A name competition ins won by Mrs R- T. Pope. Vocal boss were contributed by Mesdames f Bobertson and A B. Clark, Mrs % Comer acting as accompanist, jfege present were Mesdames R. Lfillers. James Murray. H. Comer. JBiridson, T. Eastcott. W, Bedwoll, F g. H. Warner. R. T Pope, C. Jensen, t Robertson, Robertson (Wellin«rton). L Gooch, W. J. Moir. A. B. Clark, md Misses Dartnell and Moir (CJiristWAIKABI. 11 the fourth annual meeting of the ; Vsiksri Cricket Club. Mr J. Ix>w pi-e----i ijfrrf. .The election of officers for the year resulted: —President, G. f Bothorford; vice-president, Dr. Bister; club captain. M, Maefurlanej f»Ktptain, B. G. Dalgoty; secretary, 00* treasnror, B. G. Dalgetyj comt&ee, Messrs Rutherford, Hunter, ilKfsrlane, Dalgety, Blundcn, an" delegate, M, F. Mocfnrfppp; seloctors, captain and vicoMain. The opening day was fixed ff October 4th. It was decided, to per one team in the competition' JBLow moved a very hearty vote of fip)u to tho ladies for having supjEd afternoon tea throughout the m season. This was oarried. Hns Florence Smith, of the Church Kion Society, gave a very interestW address on her work in the DorBsl diocese of South India. The ad- & wws raueh appreciated. Kr'-westers bare been the prevailKVtnds this week. # but indications R point to more rain. ;'|; WAINUL [fit fbt September meeting of the rani Women's Institute there was jlmpdfuu* of 13 members. Mrs liHmT (tbs) president) presided. m&*h*tr&f : \ Wright, Mrs jplnil and Mrs A. MacPhoil —were iKSFto the committee. Miss Gros:£«Te an interesting talk on a visit iHfflf. $oj»o elimpsas into the lives HfpoOM ot tho French people ■ ipm, and the artistic side ot Si character was stressed. The BfiM for the afternoon were MesSTWarner, Idle, and Bright. KfrlsdJes' committee of the Wainui jßlhtt*des and Brownies entertained iKffaides and Brownies at a social ■MM on Saturday last, the oocaKofbig their second birthday. A Mt mmber of friends and fii. present: Games and dancing Semdnlged in, and there were songs m foliudancing by local boys and {§•. 4b exoellent birthday cake of m.ljm *m made by Mrs Warner Mjpettijy decorated by Mrs K. Wow and Mrs Noonan, the top IP faring iced brown, for the Brown-8-«s4 the bottom one pink, for the m*. ft was cut by Gladys Stewhad put i'n the highest nnmMefsfttendnnoes at the Guide meetjiljwritg the past yenr, and by Joan W# l»te«* enrolled member of

HALSWBLL. The fourth of a series of progressive *uchre parties <ru held at Halsweli on Saturday night, there being a very good attendance. The proceed* are to ??}? th « candidature of the blue and R£rL , « ,w, rt .** , tb< ! lorthcomuig garden for the Halsweli Convent*build•»g ,mnd The prizewinners for tho ovemng were:-Ladies, Miss N. McLawghhn I Mrs F Sparkes 2. n ' ¥ r £• McDruy I, Mr W, McOruy 2. The |a<W aggregate prise * n i°?J r ni S hts was won by Mrs w-ii. i nd PH Mn with 82 points. Mrs mmelm being the runner-up with 80 points. The men's section was won by Mr Fonts with 93 points, Mr J Sampson being runner-up with 89 points. Alter supper and the presentation of prizes the room was cleared and * dance followed Mr F. Roseler supplied the music Feed for cattle and sheep is very scarce throughout the Halsweli district. Considerable areas of land are still under water. Snme warmer wea-, ther would be moat welcome. GREENPARK. There was a good attendance on Tuesday night, when a concert and dance were held to augment the funds of St. Mark's Anglican Church. The programme, which was much enjoyed, was given by the South Springston Amateur Dramatic Society, the items being as follows i—Chorus songs by the girls, solos by Mrs L. R. Dulieu, duets by Misses 0. and M, Cook, M. Hughes and J. Wright, recitations by Miss M. Woods, and two highly amusing plays entitled "A Matrimonial Bureau 5 ' and "A Quiet Little Dinner." Miss Chapman was accompanist. At the eoncjusion of the programme Mr E, Stalker thanked the players for their assistance, a hearty vote of thanks and appreciation being carried. Supper was served and the floor was afterwards cleared for dancing, the musie being supplied by Mesdames A. H, Clark, Marks, and Miss Chapman. Mr E, Stalker was M,C, LITTLE RIVER. Mr F, Stanbury and Mr H. MUligan, representing the kittle River Main School Committee, waited upon the Wairewa County Council and asked that a footpath be formed from Lmes'a coiner to the mam school. Mr M|lji» gan said there were 1)3 children attending the school and the increasing motor traffic on the main Akaroa road was a real danger, as many of the children were young. (Stock on the road was also a danger. The path was very necessary and the danger from ti attic on the road was very real. The chairman said the Council would carefully consider the matter A member of the Canterbury Education Board had told him that consolidation of schools in the Little lliyer district would take place shortly, and in that caw? the children would travel in vehicles. Jtfr W F. Parkinson said the Motukarara and Grecnpark schools were to be consolidated at Tai Tapu. After dismission it was agreed that the matter bo left jn the hands of the chairman. GRAIN'S BAY. Mr Charles Reed, when riding a motor-cycle round the Wharf road, collided with a motor-lorry and suffered a fractured leg. He was conveyed to Akaroa, where a doctor ordered his removal to the Chrlstchurcb Hospital. While walking along a bank, Mrs E. Hartley dislocated one of her knees and fell on a concrete yard. She received a severe . shaking and a badly wrenched elbow. Mr F. C. Milne, who has been manager of the Okain's Bay Dairy Factory for the past five years, has been appointed manager at Wright's Bush, Southland. There were thirty-six applications for the position vacated by Mr Milne. Mr Marshall, manager of the Qmimi Dairy Company, Dunedin, was the successful applicant. . At the tennis club's card tournament the prizes were won as follows i-"Ladi*s, Miss W. Robinson 1, Miss D, Harris 3, Men, Mr G. Harris 1, Mr N. Mason 2. Last week the winners were Miss Mary Moore and Mr G. Cho*ate. GREENDALE.

Very successful anniversary services in connexion with the Greenpark Methodist Sunday School were held on Sunday, when the Rev. J. P. Jack, of Riccarton, conducted service in the church, mornlhir, afternoon, and evening, TJie after, noon service was a special children* service, at which the annual distribution of prizes to the scholar* was made, On Monday a tea was held in the hall, and the tea was followed by a public meeting. ' A lengthy programme of items by the scholars, interspersed with items by the choir, and addresses by ministers was presented. Recitations were given by Norma Jarman, P. Dean, lan Blaikie, Nancy Needham, Margaret Jarman, John Clarkson, Pearl Jack, Athene Early, Robert Clarkson, Dorothy Black, Molly Stephens, Nerojj Jarman, Burton Jarman, George Dean, « duet by Norma Jarman and Athene Early, and a song by Burton Jarman. Addresses were given by the Revs. E. T. Jones (Baptist), J. F. Jack, and A. L. White°At the annual meeting of the Greendale Tennis Club Mr H. B. Shipley presided. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £lB 10s 3d. It was decided to have the courts top-dressed. Opening day was fixed for Saturday, September 37th. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:--Patroness, Mrs C. Ruidj presides VMr j. W. Warren; vice-presidente, . we *' dames G. H. Ridgen, T. GovsK »• Ridgen, B. Colee, and Messrs 0. J. Giddings, C. H. Adams, and W. Shipley; captain, Mr H. B. Shipley; viceeaptain; Miss N. Gillanders; secretary, Miss M. OiJiandenj treasurer Mr F. Goughf selection committee. Miss M. Gillfnders, Messrs H. B. Shipley, and C J mgen; delegates to Malvern Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs H. B. and A. A, Runnel!.

UPBROOKS. Puring the tern MMW f> *«*•£ lor of tf« Mbroolii ***>» w* SnM and an «£ J**J $ J eaflb classroom on the eastern mm m, the buildJßg, . e pf dan , D r m m oSts »wal accidente havg occurred «MrtJ j,™ Bkl | det J to avoid a van a small in the loose f.ngte, strurt an line pole, an ,f flf o , v v 6r hu r r fc Another car, pants vera striking a In endeavouring to •*<>£ t o"' a p\,i e , wandering animal. iar,^ nto fortunatery without serious r Mr the w*sof Mr an«J as rwa" r rofere y , *«**• *• hdies-basketball club inter*

ACCESS TO SEA. BALANCE-SHEET PRESENTED, It was disclosed yesterday at the final meeting of the conference of the Commission set up to go into the ques tion of giving Cnristcliurch direct ao(x>Bsj to tne beu that atter meeting »*' expenses, Uiere was a balance in nanu ot £345 3s 'M. jLeeiaus ot tho expenditure were as »oilows: & s. a. Shorthand writer and transcription of notes and evidence ... ... 89 9 0 Commissioners — Sir T. w. Stringer ... 289 211 D. Holderness ... 287 6 / W. Morley ... ... 284 8 5J A. H. Holmes (secretary), stationery, etc. ... 97 14 0 Typing report, 21 copies. printing same and binding 3 copies of evidence ... ••• 25 0 o Taxi fares ... ••- 10 10 ° Advertising sitting of Commission ... ••• SOU Rent of Provincial Oouncil Chambers ... 14 JO « Port and Citv League, clerical work, etc. ... of II « Cleaning Council Chambers and Grand Jury Room 60 U Total 1144 7 2 It was stated that the amount Jn the hands of the treasurer, including the Government's grant of £IOOO, was £1494 10s 4d, so that there was a balance in hand of £345 3s 2d. It was agreed to have 30 copies or the evidence given before tho Commission prepared, and bound at a cost not exceeding £75, for distribution to intrested bodies. The meeting agreed that the balance in hand after meeting all expenses should be handed back to the contributing bodies on a pro rata basis, with the suggestion that it be spent on unemployment. The Port and City League was accorded a vote of appreciation for• W public spiritedness in connexion with the Commission. vj.„i* nf In returning thanks on behalf of the- League, Mr F. W, Freeman said hat that body had acted as it h«£ done, because It he HaveMi was in the bait interests of the City and pro vince that it should do so. The Leacue wns not down: l earted at the fi«d'n« of tho Commission and he couid as- „,„ those present thit mor« »«««J* heard of tho movement in the future.