NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20088, 18 November 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA, At the Methodist Church on Sunday -inng a special service was held in memory „f Mrs T> May> fe _ n J- Mrs May v/as a consistent and y.7 r ' ccr ' n connexion with the whio vr 1 her i,inoss - Th « eateL>ni in Inrrrn ' 6 w &s shown by the mnti 0 , COl 'i ;rt ' gaUon whi eh attended. A the v. ° s >" l l >a thy was passed with ilv tri^ lve d husband and young (am<»i<'nr, v cry im P''fsaivo nddress was ?ik,i- . ov - ,c '- Henderson, who A" basis of his remarks, the 1,-w i Pr . 0f verse viii.: "Bh c i-ixKiln 110 w s ' )c could." The hymns Mrs May° re avoar itos of the late KAIKGURA. The dance held at Suburban Hall in aid of the Suburban School >prize tund, was fairly well attended, and an enjoyable time was spent. Muaic lor the dance was supplied by Mrs W. tiarris. Misses M. Uemett, Al. i'al"u;r < ,""<1 K. Mounsey. Air Tod oenroeder was M.C. The chocolate competition wus won by Mrs C. Warenani, tiie lucky spot waltz by Mr i*. . i orilsor Hii<i Miss M. Sweeney, and the Monte Carlo by Mr J. Eaton and .viiss M. Evans. 'I hero was a very good attendance at tho garden party, at "Lunyley' the resi<tence of Mr aiyi Mrs It. T. lope, on Saturday. The gardens were ablaze with beautiful {lowers, which were greatly admired. Afternoon tea was arranged on tho lawn. The Rev. W. W. Bedwoll ojxined tho function. Tho produce stall was in charge ol Mesdames S. R. O'Callaghnn and A. Bovu, and Mrs H. S. Wilkinson was in chargo of the afternoon tea, assisted by nieinbers of St. I'cter's Ladies' Guild. (,'lock golf was under tho supervision of Mrs F. iS. H. Warner, and quoits were in charge of Mrs V. Wright. The following: were the winners of the various competitions: String in bottle, Mrs W. Perrin, a handsoino supper cloth presented by the Sisters of the Convent; basin pingpong, Mrs V*. C. Hughes; nails in bottle, Mr R. T. Pope; clock golf. Miss E. M.vkie. Mr Bed well expressed thanks to Mr and Mrs Pope for tho use of their beautiful grounds, and he also thanked nil who had assisted to mnko the garden party such a success. Tho cricket mfitcfy between (cams chosen by Dr. Withers and Mr H. J. Mogridge, was commenced at Takahanga Domain ori Saturday niternoon. A feature of the nlny was Warner's score of 110. which was subseouentlv beaten by Brown, who made 116. and retired. Dr. Withers's team made 197, and Mr Mogridge's team, 203. CUST. On Saturday tho C'tst cricket team defeated Kniapoi by G2 runs and two J wickets Cust mnda 138 for eight ' wickets, and then declared (W. Sail 37, Wuvland 33, P. O'Loughlin 21, Kaglesotne 11). Bowling for Kainpoi, Ueero took two wickets for 23 runs; Hopkins, two for 38; L. Stead, one'for 10; Gordon, two for 21. Kaiapoi replied with 74. Burgess 19, J. Ash by 11, and Templcton 17. The best Uiwlers for Cust wero: T. O'Loughlin two for 11; W. Sail, fiv« for 31; H. Sail, two for 10; J. O'Loughlin, two for o; Wnyland, one for 0. The annual church parade in connexion with tho Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 97, Cust, wns held at St. -Jnmes'B Church on Sunday afternoon. There was a large and representative gathering, which included the D.G.M., Bra. S. Hewitt and other Grand T/odge officers. The members paraded from

the 1 .micro room to tho church, headed Viv the North Canterbury Pipe Bnn<l. The service was conducted bv the Hev. G. B. Nausea. Appropriate hymns were sung, and the Misses D. unci F. Horrell anng as ft duet "The Day is Done." HORFELVILLE. The cricket team scored a two-point win against Fernside on Saturday. Batting first, Fernside made 44 D. Milne 36, J. Smith 12, not out). The best bowlers for Horr«jlville were Burt, four wickets for 8 runs; Pennis. two lor 15; Hurley, one for 2; Horrell, one for 3; Paterson, one for 8. Horrelvillc mndo 48 (Sbont 12, J Eder 11). The most successful bowlers for Fernside were: Minchincton, eight wickets for 13 runs; J. Smith, coo for 3, Milne, one for 14. BROOMFIELD. The IJroomfield School Jubilee Committee held a meeting, when further business was gono into. The secretaries are finding it difficult to secure the addresses of some of the ex-scholars. Mr C. Fairweather was appointed treasurer. Another meeting is to be held in a fortnight's time. A school comrniti-eo meeting was held on Saturday night, when there were present: .Messrs 8. Wornall (chairman), J. C. Croft, J. VV. Streeter, and W. Briggs. No appointment has been made yet to fill Mr T. Edwards's place on the committee. It was decided to give the takings of the last two socials to the jubilee fund. (iiven fine weather shearing should be in full swing this week in and around tho district. Crops generally are looking well and feed is now coming away well. PORT LEVY. The spinsters and bachelors of Fort Levy held their annual dance in Guilford Hall, Port Levy. The hall was tastefully decorated. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr N. Tainui, extras being played by Mr S. Field. Amongst the many present were: Mosdames W. Page,' E. Harkess, A. Jennings, C. Peach. Flour, K. Flutey, M sses Olive Harkess, Nancy Page, Lena Page, Rita Peach, Millie Huru, Cissie Tainui, Messrs C. Pope, C. Peach, 11. Jennings, Price, LField, J. Quigley, H. Greaves, A. Pope, U. Kodjrers, J. Kildare. J. Hardy, Gilbert, \V Kent, and J. Edwards. SHEFFIELD. A meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild was held, at the manse, when final arrangements were made lor the annual bazaar. Members were appointed to take charge of fancy and plain, produce, sweets, and cake stalls, bran tub, tind refreshments. Various competitions will also bo held at the bazaar.

AKAROA. ) Tiie Aka roa and Domain Tennis J Clubs played tho first name of a series oi three, for the Surprise Cup, on Saturday. Ti ia Aknroa Club held the cup ladfc year, and at the conclusion of Saturday's play, they were 24 games in the lead. The day was ideal for tennis, and some very good contests were witnessed by a large number of spectators. Details of the play are as lo.lows (Akaroa players mentioned lirst):— Women's Singles—Mrs W. M. McClare 8, Airs p. Richardson 9; Aijss Isnijiy Haytvitrd 9, Miss C. N*>rss Ivy Hay ward 9, Miss M. ■AteNab 7; Miss J. McDonald 8, Mrs •-J'. Eves 9. Men's Singes—J. N Waddoll !). E A. Miekle 5; \V. M. McClure 9, E. E ,' ves , ' : I l '- A. Lewthwaito 9. J. Cullen 4, p G . R.ches 7. W. Reid 9. ~ h Doubles—Mrs McClure and :,. ,s , s Isniay Hayward 9, Meadames uichnruson and Eves 2; Misses Ivv Hay ward and J. McDonald 9, Misses a, •; llnd McNab 8. Men s Doubles— Waddell and McMiekle and Eves 7: Lewthwaite and Riches 9, Cullen and Reid 6. ,1," ,'fV „ Doubles— Mrs McClure and \\ackloll ~ Mrs Hichardson and Miekle V s Tsn>«y Haywnrd «nd MeCluro u. -It and Mrs Eves 9; Miss Iw Hayw i ''fwtJnvaito 9. Miss Nnrber and Cullen 4; Mrs McDonald and Riches y. M,rs MeNab and Reid 5. Totals: Altaroft, 132; Domain. 108. GREENPARIv. There was again a splendid attendanee nt the Hull Committee's weekly social on Saturday evening, the prizes being won by Mrs Hopley (Lincoln), M™. Thomas, Messrs McLaughlin • Japu) and W. Bennett. Consolation prizes, (riven by Mrs McLaughlin wero awarded to Miss Rita Sehroeder and Mr \V. Matthew*, vt W *-o 4 dance was supplied by ,/ 3 ~ '' k > u " extra being played by Mrs Marks. .Mr E. Stalker was. MC. KIRWEE. Playing in the Malvern SuL-Assoein,-tion's cricket competition on Saturday Kir wee beat -Gi'tjendale A by 30 runs. Score*;; Greonr'nle A 95 <l\ J. Dowd 39, B. Shipley £O, IS. Frew 14, and J. Frew 10). Kirwec 130 (A. Roper 58, H. C. Wilson 25, and E. Pratt 11). Bowling lor Kirwoo A. Roper took five wickets for 40 runs, A. Anderson two tor 20, M. \\ ilson three for 22. For Cireeiuiale A the howlers were E. Frew lour for 29. F. (Juliet) four for 30, J. Frew two for 25, B. Shipley none for 14, 1,. Early none for 28. l'laying in the Malvern Sub-Associa-tion's tennis competition on Saturday Kirwee A boat Sheffield by 77 yames. Scores (Sheffield players mentioned lirst) : Women's Doubles—Misses M. and G. Townshend 3, Miss Y. Begg and Mrs 11. W. MfMoekan 0; Misses D. Judd and J. Inncs 2, Misses G. Dvsart and Z. Begg 6; Mesdames Boyd and Bates I, Mi's Turner and Miss P. Uoper 6. Men's Doubles—-L. Melrose and C. Sea ley 3, .1 Pyne and C.'. Turner 9; Rev. Mr Moffat and E. Bates 5, Itev. Mr Pateison and B Hayes 9; GMcMillan and L. Melrose 7, J. Turner I and S. Hart 9. | Women's Singlos—Miss M. Townshend 6, Miss Y. Begg 2; ' Miss G. i Townshend 3, Mrs McMeeknn 6; Miss i D. Judd 3. Miss G. Dysart. G; Miss J. Dines 1, Miss '/>. Begg 0; Mrs Boyd 6, Mrs Turner 4; Mrs Bates 0, Miss P. Roper G. Men's Singles—L. Melrowc 2, J. Pyne 6: C. Soaloy 1, C. Turner 6; Rev. Mr Moffat 1, Her. Mr I'aterson 6; B. Bates 0, n Hayes 6; G. McMillan 1, J. Turner G; C. Sealey 5, S. Hart 6. Mixed D< übles—Miss M. Townshend nn<i L. M«;lroHe 3, Miss Y. Begt; and J* P.yne 0; Mies G. Townshend and C. Sealey G, Mrs McMeekan and C. Turner !j ; Mis 3 D. Judd and Rev. Mr Moffat 3; Miss G. Dvsart and Hey. Mr Paterson 6; Miss J. Innes and E. Bales I, Miss Z. Bejju; and K. Hayes 6; Mrs Boyd and G. McMillan 1, Sirs C. Turner and J. Turner G; Mrs Bates and partner 4, Miss Roper and S. Hart 6. Totals—Sheffield 68, Kirwee 14G. Mr G. W. Son!, head teacher at the Kirwee School, has received notice of his transfer to the Wailtari School, and leaverf to tako tip his new duties at the end of the month. Mr Soal will be Rreatl.v missed in the district. The fortnightly social in connexion

with the Amateur' Athletic Club was held on Saturday evening. There was n good attendance and a very enjoyable time was spent. Competitions wfre won by Miss Joan Bedford. Mrs A. L. Stewart, and Messrs G. Middlowood and Kennedy. After gtipper a tin nee was held, the music being supplied by Mr Bats^one. LEESTON. At a sitting of the Police Court, before Messrs J. C. Froe and D. Taylor. J.P.'s. Clarence Smith and John Thomas Gibson, two young men, were i charged, on remand, with receiving goods to the value of over £9, knowing them to have been dishonestly obtained. On the application of the polico a further remand to November 28th was granted, bail being allowed as before in personal security of H'J-j eac!». and one surety each of £"o.