MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20045, 29 September 1930, Page 4

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON.

HOMING PIGEON RACE. Under the auspices ot' the Dunedin Homing Pigeon Club a race was held from Ashburton on Saturday morning, ■when five crates of pigeons were liberated from, the railway station by a railway official.

Quickstep Competition. The Ashburton Silver Band assembled at, the Domain oval on Saturday for the first of a. series of practices of the quickstep in preparation for the band contept at Wellington in February. The practices arc under the direction of Lieutenant W. 11. Tucker. Personal. The Itev. H. W. Monaghan, vicar of St. Mary's, Timaru, conducted tho services at St. Stephen's Anglican Church yesterday. Heavy Rain. Heavy rain fell in Ashburton on i'riday afternoon and early on Saturday morning, resulting in 32 points being recorded. The rain provided a welcome stimulant to spring growth. Flower Show. St. Stephen's spring flower show mis mji> t#»sfully concluded on Saturday nveniiiKi vhen there was a good attendance and a treat deal of interest was displayed in the beautiful array of blooms. The (special prise-winners were as follows: Flowers —Hyacinths and anemones: Mrs t\ M. Xnnes. Narcissi: E. Buchanan. Champion daffodil; Mrs E. G. Denham. Hyacinths: Mrs H. Stephenson. Anemones, •violets, primroses, polyanthus, and pansies: -Mrs C. sf. Innes and Mrs Dayman (equal). Wallflowers and outdoor flowers: Mrs E. W. I'asterbxook. Decorative —Mrs E.'Ruddock. Juvenile: Edith H.irlp. Vegetables—Mrs H. Stephensou. Home Industries—Scones: Mrs U. C. Stock (two specials). Cakes: Doris Doherty. Sponge coke and smalt goods: Mrs J. Bland. Juvenile: ■ Doris Boherty and Betty Frisby (equal). Jams and Preserves —Mrs Hayman. Bugby Football. COUNTRY (3) t. TOWN (0). The annual match between Towu ana Country for tho Doyle Shield was played on the Ashburton Show Grounds on Saturday afternoon before a comparatively small attendance, and resulted in a win for Country, who took the Shield from Town by three points to nil. In the opening stages of the game Country (White), who had the advantage of a strong nor'-west wind, were getting the ball from the Bcrums, and penned Town (Black) in their own twenty-five. Country misled ihair first opportunity to open the scoring account through failure to back up Marsh, who broke away, but was securely tackled by Heenan when within an ace of scoring. Making the play open, Town took a turn at the attack, Rap ley, Field, and Pennal betas prominent. The latter failed to open the. score with a penalty kick, however. Toira kept their opponents on the defen»lve, and vainly endeavoured to score by working the blind aide of the scrum, and short kicking Into touch. From a line-out the Country backs got possession, and Marsh made off, but Heenan again proved to be his •tumbling-bock. With a series of short thrusts the Town team forced their oppoit «nta, to retreat to within striking distance. Country countered with a strong and impenetrable defence. The Town hacks worked well, and were consistently fed by tho forwards, but their movements were too cramped. Country eventually sought relief in it force, and no scorq was registered on either side up to half-time. When play resumed -Town had the; wind in their favour, andused it .to advantage by high kicking down field. Neither side possessed the combination < necessary to penetrate the other's defence,' and with the exception of two occasions, when the Whites forced, there was little eventful play daring the first twenty minutes of the second spell. Play brightened up a little when the first three points went to Country. The White "• forw*rd« rpad« »• strenuoua effprt, apd carried'thogtruggle into "the territory of the opposition, where Davidson put over a pen- . aity awarded to Country. The Whites continued to keep the play to advantage, McCormick, Solas, Cart, and Whifing showing up in. ih» tight. .The Blacks returned play to halfway. whero Pennal failed to even opto* po|ntf with , a penalty kick. A passing rush was later Instituted by Todd and, Stephens raced 5 down:-the field, the-former crossing hut a scrum was given at fivo yards. The remainder of the game -was fought «ut Is' the Country territory, hut no tether score resulted. Mr 0. Wei Jinan was referee. The Country forwards opened well, but soon gave way to the opposition raised by the Town vanguard. The Black forwards gave » more impressive display ( throughout. Rapley was consistent in followmg up, and . was always closely followed by Vox ani 1 Muthern, the latter being also good in the tight. They made f?eqqent efforts to feed their/backs. "Whiting (Country) was a thorn in the side ol the opposition, and was a good opportunist. Of • the other, MoCormlck, *' Dolan, and Carr undertook the brunt d the

■ irork. - 2 ■ Of, the backs Pay (Town) wm the. moat outstanding 011 tbo ground* .and jilayiflf v«ft his usual seU*assurance kept hia out of danger on coturtleM occasions. Todd was good at tackling, and lot nobody in possession get past him. ' Rowe gave the best exhibition on the wing, Davidson cowing next in order of merit. Heenan was the Better of the full-backs. and side-stepped nicely from danger. Tainui/(Country), although® nippy player, and Quick to retrieve mistakes, did not Jiandlo in few customary good »tyle. ■ BIBLE CLASSES' MATCH. ' The annual . match between the St. An* 4rew'B and- the combined Bible Classes of Ashburton was played on the Domain ground on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a win for St. Andrew's team by 12 point* to 8. This was the third mateh; and the second win, lor St. Andre*'#. , Bifle Shooting. Tho Wakanui Defence Rifle Clab fired it# first Shield match of the season on Saturday. The weather war fine, but the shooters were handicapped by a choppy wind for the greater part of the afternoon. The conditions were seven shots each at 300 and 500 yards, with two optional sighters. tßesuits: —

300 yds. 500 yds. Hdcp. Tl. J. Sinclair, jun. 30 81 .10 70 P. Rickard ~ 32 29 8 , 69 A. Moss .i , 31 " 28 " 63 G. Brown 25 33 5 03 l\f. Rodgers 30 27 5 62 D. Cairns .. 26 28 7 61 J. Sinclair, sea. ... 31, 26 4 .01 T. Kirkman .. 28 28 5 61 C. Frsmpton 27 27 6 60 •T. Page .. 29 26 2 57 Dex Wilson / 27 28 ser 55 If. Greenaway :. 14 22 10 49 Hockey. ASHBURTON 5, RANGIORA.I. The Rangiora junior hockey team visited Ashburton on Saturday to try conclusions with the local team.- Rangiora opened tbe attack, but Ashburton goon returned play, and within the first ten minutes MUs M. Owen opened the' score. Asnburton 1, Rangiora nil. Miss S. Lowelthen scored from a scramble, making the scores; Ashburton 2, Rangiora nil. Miss Tatterson was prominent in the Ashburton team, and both goalies were defending well during the first spell : of the match. Misses M. Anderson <2) and M. Owen (1) secured further goals' for Ashburton, and after a strenuous attack

Miss W. Hills netted for Rangiora. Ashburton 5, Kangiora 1. Mr C. Bishop was referee. Junior B Grade Final—The final match in connexion with the Ashburton Hockey Association's competition was played at Hinds on Saturday, to decide the winner of the Junior B Grade competition. A fast and strenuous match resulted in a win for Lowcliffe, who defeated Baring Square by two goals, scored by Misses J. Wilson and I. Haack, to one goal, shot by Mips M, Money. Honours wero even at half-time—one goal each—and both teams made great efforts in the second half to obtain the deciding goals. Lowcliffe scored a few minutes before time was called, and the final whistle sounded with Baring Square making a desperate attempt to equalise. Mr E. Davidson was referee. LAURISTON. TJio spinsters and benedicts of Lauriston held a most successful ball in honour of the bachelors, visitors being present from Christchurch, Ashburton, Methven, JJakaia, and surrounding districts. Mr B. Crothers was M.C., and welcomed the bachelors present. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs Staplnton and Mr A. McCormick, the lucky spot one-step by Miss A. lllain and Mr W. Goodwin, jun., and a snowball waltz by Miss Kidd and Mr I). Mnir. The music was supplied by Mr F. Smith's band.

METHVEN. la order to raise money for collecting and railing goods to St. Saviour's Orphanages, the Methven District Commitoe have organised a flower day. Heavy rain fell at Methven on Friday evening for an hour or two, and 22 points were recorded for the 24 hours ending at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Methven W.E.A. class was visited by Mr J. Johnson, M.A., of Canterbury College, tutor in charge of the box schemes for Canterbury. The lender (Mr H. W. Black) introduced Mr Johnson to the class, and Mr Johnson then took charge of the meeting. Mr Johnson took for discussion the "more drama" course, which htid been chosen for this session. His tauk proved both interesting and instructive. _ The secretary (Mr W. Bootll) submitted some details concerning the class. Ho said that the membership is now 14. with an average attendance of 9.1. The lowest attendance wan six, and the highest 12. The balancesheet showed" a credit of 15s Bd, with four subscriptions outstanding. During the evening, Mr Black, who is leaving Methven for Mosgiel. was the recipient of a small present from the class, as a token of members' esteem and appreciation of the kindly interest in the welfare of the class which has been taken by both Mr and Mrs Black.

MT. SOMERS. A series of social evenings, organised by the Mt. Somers Ladies' Hockey Club, to raise funds, was concluded last week, when thore was another large attendance. Prizes for competitions were won by Miss E. T. Scott and Mr W. Parker, consolation prizes being awarded Miss N. Hepburn and Mr S. C. McCnrtin. After supper the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.» The Mt. fcjomers Miniature Rifle Club concluded its season with a triangular match, at Methven, between the Methven and Dorie Clubs. The following are the results of the matches for cups and trophies fired for during tho season, the names of the donors being given ir parentheses: Thp "W. N. Hood Memorial Cup (Mrs W. B. Hood and family), for the highest aggregate of twelve handicap shoots, was won by \V. G. Smith, scorr- 861; H. Morgan 8571, and H. HockT 855 were runners-up. The Woolmeh Cup (Mr G. A. Bland), for highest aggregate in fifteen match and trophy shoots, was won bv J. Gorric, score, 1004; H. Hood, 1000,■ and C. Gluyas, 998, were runners-up. Trophy for first -senior possible off the rifle (Mr E. Gifkin). was won by H. Hood; first junior possible (Mr J. Gorrie) was won br T. Morgan. Mr G. Rae's trophy was won by C. Gluyae. Mr L. Hood's trophy was won by W. Morgan: tho club's trophy was won by B. Hood. Messrs Hammond and Turner's trophy was won bv H. Hood; Mr D. W. Hereon 'strophv was won by H. Hood. Junior trophies: No. 1, G. Marsh; No. ?' r£" No. 3, G. Green: No. 4, T. Morgan; No. o, T. Morgan.

PENDARVES. The monthly meeting of the Pcndarves Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union was held in the hall, when Mrs Jtrmes Laiqbie presided over a good attendance. It was decided to Hold the annual bazaar' early in December. / Some :fyory nice sewing was handed in by the ladies. A lettfer was read from Miss Henderson, of India..' RAKAIA. A meeting of those interested in the holding of a tug-of-war carnival in aid of the funds of the Mead School was held on Friday evening. Mr C. Hight (chairman of the Mead School Committee) presided. - Representatives of tho Advance Rakaia Association were present, and Mr McNamara, on behalf of the\ Association, offered assistance. After some discussion, it was decided to work in with tho Association on a fifty-fifty basis. A strong committee was formed and it was decided to hold the tournament at the end of October, and to have three classes of five men a side—lOst 71b, list 71b, and catch- ' weight—the prizes to be £7 10b for ench class. The following officers were elected: Patrons, Messrs J. Connolly and J. F, Laimley; president. Mr G. 8. Hardy ; vice-presidents. Messrs M. T. Ren ley and N. G. MncCorniack: ludgo. Mr B. McNamara; timekeepers | Messrs W. R.. Black and J. Beard , I starter, Mr F. Crnm: referees, Messrs j E. Duncan nnd W. Cromie; hon. "surgeon, - Dr. R. A. Bnglev; blackboard 1 steward, Mr L. Cordner; clerks of scales. Messrs H. Evans, J. T. Smith, and A. Corbitt; secretary, Mr H. C. Nelson: side-show committee, Messrs S. sCpnnolly, J. Langley, A. Smith, nnd A. Burns. Mr A. Shannon undertook to see to the oroetion of'the stag- ! x ■■■■. ' : -

BARRHILL. On Friday evening a very successful social in aid of the Barrhill School funds was held in a granary kindly lent by Messrs Stephens Bros., "Balnizie," There was a large attendance, about fifty visitors from Highbank attending, nnd the gathering was the largest held in Barrhill for many years. Competitions were wbn by Miss Irene .Bishop, Miss' Sim-son, • and Messrs R. Blee and Middleton. Music for the dance was supplied by Mrs E. Bland. Messrs \\. Campbell, A. Norris, and R. Story. Mr G. Bishop was M.C.