NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20039, 22 September 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. o ld four-rooined house in Per•iJatreet, Bangiora, was totally de~A bv firo about 7 o'clock yester-, £"2-Sg. "™ s owucd by Mr wil- ** iSfzfferald, of Caiterton, and, was The tenant had only left I>f*S 5 p .m. on Saturday. The Fire *%» de received a call at about 3 *S££ in the morning, and to all apices bad put out the outbreak Erauide a good save, but about 7 ' *Wnek the Brigade received another when it was found that the fire fS* broke" out afresh. This time the Jihad a good hold, and the place was rLfly destroyed. <ta Satnrdav afternoon a party from "flirUtcbureh staff of the New ZeaS« Banners' Co-op. Association, Ltd., 3"jLd Bangiora and played football US hockev matches against the local fVof the Farmers' Co-operative AsStation At f° olball > E an g' ora were SKsaed, being beaten by 50 points the hckey match the RangiU, ladies defeated Christchurch by 5 2j. to 3- A ver ? plc asant afternoon STgpent, the games being watched by *£J7numner of people. The visitors U«tbe guests of the Rangiora branch Jtle Co-optiative Association to good deal of rain on jjjorday night at Raiigiora.

KAIAPOI. u* T. Pheloung, contractor for the nug of the main road through KaiaLi, completed the concrete work on ELeday morning, when the last secroad was laid down. In SL-weeks tho whole length of the ST through the borough should be Z«,t© through traffic. It is ex2rteti *bat 8 Btart will he made to clear the concrete for -jjb bridge Tflar a lapse of four years, cricket kM bees revived .in Kaiapoi. The Santiy-formed Kaiapoi Cricket; Club ■Sj.Hy opened its sosison at the Kuia- ■ B«P»" on Saturday afternoon, when Sn ira« a good attendance of mem-. ■ |m to-take part in the" opening game. * wira»» ▼• Colts, which resulted in i win for the Veterans—lls runs to m For the Veterans, H. Tcustrum fl (retired). Ashbv 17 J. H. Black«U 16 (not out), E. J. Corcoran 15. S filW n 11 (retired), and D. Innis *• fl. were the principal scorers, and for t'jbOoha 4. S. Green 20. F. Hawken } tad'A. Burgess> 9. The season was tgrmallv opened by the president (Mr *'f.E. Blackwell) and the Mayor (Mr a, |>. H A. Vickery) also spoke, con--5f miniating th<* members on their en- '?";■ ijiiimi, and wishing them a success!l Jtf muon Those oresent were the the president at afternoon

: ; KAIKOURA. ji JtnJohn Washington, who has made MiJ.ieaiing of the Garden of Memaariie'*t Kaikoura a work of deyo-H-tfea, recently visited Christchurch, S/jrfWß Mr Young, of the Botanic placed at her disposal a lady £ JMfiUnt to show her over the Gar-ij.-iIM. Several cuttings and plants fww presented to her for the Garden t Memories, and she is grateful for generous manner in which she was feNIM by Mr Young. k *J|tere was a good attendance at the IW Brigade meeting on Friday Mat. After games, drill, and pracm >n semaphore signalling, Mr M. Jdßlack, who served in the Great '. 'R save an.interesting talk...on amb .Sbtce experiences, with some hints ' 'iftrgt aid. At the close of the talk. Mp Black received' a hearty vote of I' finks. "The members of the P.W.M.TJ and dfljes' -GiuUh held their -.fortnightly leeting in St. Paul's schoolroom then there was a fair attendance Tnflirestinc letters were read from Itpnign mission fields. The afternoon |fH devoted to sew'ng for the forthfitnine sale of work, p*" jGm married men from Kaikoura t-ftH f° "ommence work at Wharanui I'm Wednesdav next following the reLOMt of Mr E. F. Healy, MP., that lifMfcowa nnemploved should be , pro|||md for on th<» rnilwav.

CULVERDBN. ;feßbro is on view in Mr E. HitchWSk' window at the present time a [»»' of trophies comprising the Sab-Union Banner presented j'S- D. Rutherford, in. 1914, the \mS&» Challenge Shield, also pre<H in 1914, the John McTaggart sKspresented in 1921, the Angus WbSSP Challenge Shield, presented tjHHi. the Hurunui Sub-Union Cup. Jilt 1 * ■even-a-side tourney, and the i|Bß|'Cnp. for seven-n-side lightThese, trophies have changed i|SBr | SoTOra) ' times, but Culyerden JmHmp possesses the distinction of j|HK?«x>o them all in a single year. is a handsome flag of fflUnlk. edged with gold lace It IKft-b? Waiau in 1914. 1920, 1923 ffllffirH 1929; by Kaikoura in 191-5 ffllillliP J " l "° 1 "by Cheviot in 1922. m/BESSS, ■ 1027. and 1928: and by IfHfifer'in 1930 The Maude Chalwas held by Waiau in ■HL 1924. and 1929: by Kai|HhFT9ls. 1916. and 1921; by mggm: 1922. 1925. 1926 1.927 and WKgm V Cnlverden in 1930 The |HKi|aiflrdn Shield was won bv ff1H»1925 1926. 1927. and 1923 IHmn in 1929 nnd bv Culverclen fMWP The Ford din was annexed WBmjm in 1926 and 1927.: bv Wai--1HHP1929: and bv Culverden in

ruy afternoon a team of plavers left Culverden for I mi after an exciting gamp (ji'won by. 18 po ; nts to eight. 'i&me time, a spirited fondest |KN» for the Hamnsnn Rhieln. fXSnlrerden and Wsiiknri school m tatter, who were the holders wphv, won by 6 points to five

SCARGILL. Two teams from the Scargill. Minia;.. ture Rifle Club-journeyed to -Waikari, to fire a-friendly match with the-mem-, hers of the Waikari Club This was the fourth match fired between the two clubs-this season. It resulted in a win for the Waikari A and Scargill B teams. The following, were the scores:— .„■ ■ Scargill A—S. Pannett 69. G. Greig 69, G. Pannett 68, G. Gibb 68, B. Coe 68, L. McNaughton 67, 1.. Fairbairn 66, G. Naismith 65, C. . Waite 5, 0. Johnson 63, W. Whittingt'on 61 K, Harrison 59; total 783. • . . Waikari A—J. Earl 69, L Rowe 69 ■«. Marsden 68, .B. Marsden 68, T. Dron 68, A. Madden 67, A. Earl 66,' D. Anderson 66, J. Rowe 66, R. A<kin»on. 65, ■R. Black 61, L. Smith 64; total 800.

Scargill 13—-H. -WhittingUm 68, J. Harrison 65, J. Whitehead 6-5, T. Fitzs:mmons 63. W. Duncan 63. B. Watson 63, W. Hitchcock 63,: E. Miller C2, J. Turner 62, W. Harrison-61'.' total £35.-

Waikari B—W. McAdam 66. W Hall 65, D. Gibb 65, J. Trounce 63; R. Trounce 63, J. Mowatt 62: W Hopkins 60, J. Ross 57. Smith 42 (no name given) 55; total 595. KIMBERLEY. A very enjoyable dance was held .in* the Kimherley Hall, in aid of the hall improvement fund. Music for the dancing was supplied by Messrs S. Syme and A. Hart. Mr G. Roveley was M.C The programme was varied' by several.novelty dances, MiSs J. Reveley and Mr H. Edge winning the Monte Carlo. ; The success of the dance was due to the efforts of the committee,"of which Mr A Hart was chairman anfl Mr G.-'Masterton secretary.' OXFORD. Matters in connexion with the erection of a town hall at Oxford are advancing. Members of the County. Council. met the architect on Friday to consider the plans and spe'ifications' UQd tenders will be called immediately, so that one may be accepted at tlws next Council meeting. A meeting of ratepayers "will be held shortly, when the. • financial position will be explained " • A very successful "bring and buy" afternoon in connexion with the Oxford sub-branch of the Plunket Society"was held in the Coronation Hall. There was a good attendance. The ouke for competition, given by Mrs Southgate, was won. by Mrs Virtue, for guessing the amount : of-the proceeds of the afternoon's effort.. Mrs. Virtue-guess:ug : C'iO 5s 6d,' the actual amount being slightly over £lO. Another competition, for a prize given by Mrs Wolff, Horrelvillo,. was won by' Miss Rita Sknrr. CUST. At the fortnightlv meeting of the Loyal Cust Lodge, M.U., 1.010. F., Bro. G r Bennett presided over a fair attendance. One ■ new candidate was initiated into the Order. WEST EYRETON. •The annua] meeting of the West -Eyfeton Tennis Club was held in thp hall, when Mr J. Smith, presided. The "balance-sheet, which was adopted, showed a credit balance of £'2o. It was reported that the past season had been a very successful one. The opening day was fixed for September 27th. The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron. Mr Hawke. M.P.; president. Mr J. Smith; vice-presidents, Mrs G Mcintosh, Mr D. Chapman, and Mr Burns; secretary and treasurer, Mr A Petrie: • taptain; Miss J. Divoh;' vice captain. Mr J Frizzell; committee captain. Misses E. Burns, and D. Hor rell and "Messrs Frizzle. Bradley and A Walker; t delegates to the Tennis As so'ciatiori' Misses J Dixon and D. Horrell. Mr Bradley was appointed representative to the Domain Board A vote of thanks was accorded Mr •) Smith for his services to the club.

WOODEND. There died last week at the age of 88 years. Mr Robert McQuillan, a very highly respected resident of the Woodend-Waikuku district. He was born at Muladragh, County Armagh, Ireland. With his parents, a .brother, and two sisters, he came to New. Zea land in 1862, in the sailing ship Queen of i the Merry. The family made their home in Waiknku. Mr McQuillan had a varied career, being at different times engaged in flour-milling, cartage contracting, road-making, and latterly in dairy farming. He married Miss Elizabeth Eatherin Hamilton in 1873. and his wife died four years ago. Mi McQuillan is survived by onp sister. Mrs Bicb'us, Christchurch, three daughters, four sons, and fifteen grand-child en. The interjnent took place on Friday afternoon at the Anglican cemetery, the funeral service being conducted by the Rev. B. ChaTd. The pall-bearers were his four sons, and a large number of wreath? were sent by relatives and friends.

A cricket match between thr Woodcnd eleven and a team from the City was played on Saturday afternoon in the Domain, the game being won by the visitors. Rain in the early part of the evening interfered with thp attendance at the concert given by.the "Br-ght Hour Comedy Company," of Rangiorn. Supper was served to the performers bv the ladies of the School Committee. A dance was hVld after the concert, nwsic >ein<: provided by Mrs D. Shea LINCOLN. The Gloom Chasers* Hevu.- Company <'ave an entertainment in the Druids Hall at Tiineoln, and it was much enioved bv those present. On Friday afternoon the Lincoln schoolgirls travelled to Burriham to plav basketball with the local school *fter a good game the Lincoln pirls won by -9 goals to 1 Miss B. Taylor was referee.

HORNBY. . The Reddington, Cup..pas?ecL inta.the.. hands of ■ the Islington Freezing -Works? "■ team-on Saturday afternoon >%henvt-hey defeated a team from Kempthorne, Pressor's by 17 points to 3. The game was played on Hornby Domain under favourable conditions and- in the pre-: sence of a large number of spectators. The match for this cup is played an-, nually'under the Rugby 'code, and the cup has-been held by Kempthorne, Prosser'si.'team for the last two years. \ The annual genera! meeting of the Hornby Tennis Club was held m the, Islington ' "Hall. a large number of members being present. The report and balance-sheet disclosed a satisfactory season .last year. The following, officers 'were elected for the season : ~ . 'Patron. Mi N McGuinnees; president, Mr Jas Leslie; senior rice-president, Mr Laugeson; : vice-presidents, Messrs [•' E. V. Flynn, A. W. Chrystall. W. Leslie, Mrs P. H Thomson. Mr F. McTeiguej and Dr Helmore; club captain, llrs A Spider; joint secretary and'- treasurer Messrs R. Sricei and C. Worsley; committee of management, Mes'iames Humphries and En.die, Messrs G Dickey. J Kenworthy, and W. Davis Opening day was fixed for : Saturday, September 27th. , A mission conducted by the Re Ti demptorist Fathers in the Hornby Catholic Church last week was well attended. DARFIELD. Mr J.- Narbey, presided over the an-' nual meeting -of the Darfield Progress League. "The annual report and bal : ance-shoet were presented and the following officer.* u-ere elected for the ensuing year:. President, Mr,J. Nar-_ bey ;.' vice-president. Mr A.. G Holland ;•■ secretary, Mr W. T" Cooke: commit-* •tee, Messrs G C, Watreh, J. Coombes G. Cridge, and W. Summ'rville. The monthly meeting of the, Darfield Presbyterian Women's '•' Missiunary '■Union Was held at Mrs-W T. Coike's : residence. The Rev T. Paiterson provided/' Interesting- letters from mis- : si on Fields in India and China were read. - -The mission money-boxes were opened .and the ' -offering- was very satisfactory. .' Mrs .A.. S. Moffatt ■ presided over the monthly meeting of the Darfield branch of the' Mothers' Union. There was'a good attendance. A motion was pawed sympathising with: Mrs J. R . Oullen, who is at present in St. George's Hospital. The .Rev. A. S.' Moffatt gave an address.

SPRINGSTON. A meeting of St. Mary's Ladies' Guild' "at ' Springston ..was held on Friday afternoon, to consider' the invitation of the Church Committee to co-operate ir:. organising a fete. It was unanimously , decided to help. Stall-holders were appointed. Some discussion took place regarding the best hour'for service, and it was decided to substitute a morning service for an evening service, on "the .'fourth Sundays after this month. AKAROA. The forty-third annual meeting of the Akaroa Boating .;Clnb*wfis held, when Mr B; W Pfenning presided /over, a good attendance. The report showed thai the club had • been represented at three regattas duiing the season, and had met with fair success. The plant had been added to artd-the committee had purchased. a gramophone which had so far proved a henefit to the funds of the club. The financial statement showed that receipts had been £197 146• 7d and-expenditure £193 12s lid, leavine a credit. balance of £4 Is Bd, against a debit balance of £.7 3s 6d last year. The moritcage extinction fund in hand is £22 9s W. The balance of assets over Uabil ties was shown a 5.£1378 14e 54 The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron- Mr E X. Lelievre; presidentMr B. W Henning; vice-presidents, Messrs P. G. Riches and. \? EM.. Jacobson; club captain. Mr G,'*.!£., WVielch; depntv olub captain. Mt D F. Fyfe; secretary - and treasurer, Mr V.. H Oandv, auditor. ' Mr P. G. Eicbes; delegates- to C.K.A., Messrs A. R Jaeohson and H Layton committee, Messrs F.J. Wright. D Reid - E May, A. Hemingway. G. Lelievre. R Keijgan. and I. Renlinsrton. Two new members, were elected and Mr Colin Stewart was elected a life member Opening day was fixed, for Labour Day Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies for their help during the season, particularlv Mrs Whelch for her generosity. The services of the dnl; captain and secretary were also eulogised. •A bird unknown-to the Peninsula recently made its appearance on Mr T. MasefieldV.=prx>perty ■'. »t. . Gbugh's Gay From enquiries mado.it is said <hat the hird was n Herman owl. In order to nsgist the : Power Board the street li«rbt«= in the town .have been cat off, and business places are closing, at 6 p.m., instead of 5.30 p.m., on Fridays. '