NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20103, 5 December 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The Rangiora School Committee met on Wednesday evening, when t > e chairman (Mr C. W. Tyler) presided, 'l'lie secretary of the Canterbury Kduculiou uoaru lorvvameu a copy of a liieuioranuum receivetl lioin <-n*3 cation uepuitment, YV einngi-on, giving imoi-iiiubtou concerning, on voluntary coiitriDutioub. At was SLaLcd mat me uoura lound it necessary to eunan expenditure oil subsidies during Uie preaeiiL niianciul y uar " A letter was received from the opeciui Appeal Committee of at. John -tunbulano Association, ashing the committee's consent tor the issue collecting curds to schoolchildren, Ihe matter was held over lor consideration at next meeting. Replying to the committee's application for the erection of two additional classrooms, to relievo over crowding in the ailan classes, the education Board wrow> that the matter had been referred to the Senior Inspector, lor a report, ihe secretary to the Kducation Board torwarded an extract from the Agricultural Inspector's report for OctoberNovember, as follows: —"The work at Hangiora is outstanding, and compares very favourably with that of the Ash- j burton borough, mentioned in a previous report. The plots are in perfect order. Every phase of outside expen mental work is beinrr attempted. .Note books are consistently good in both classes, and the class work is good A spirit of enquiry among the boys is a feature of the work. The teacher in charge (Mr Southgate) is an enthusiast and he has imbued the pupils with the same spirit." On behalf of the Board the secretary said that he had been instructed to convey to the committee its keen appreciation of the very good agricultural work that is being carried on at the Rangiora District School, and to exprcs its commendation of the committee's close co-operation with the headmaster and R+nff in securing such trood results The headmaster reported the roll num her to bo 300 with an average attend anoe of 5. The secretary renTtcd flint the receints from Mi.== B concert amounted to £25 The exnen=es would be about £ll. It was decided to thnnl.- Miss Mncdonaid for her srcnnron« assistrmco. HANMER SPRINGS. The following are the meteorological records for November. taken at the State Forest Service Station, at Hanmer Springs, those for the corresponding month last year being given in parentheses:—Barometer: Mean for month, 29.58 (29.6); maximum on 29th, SO 20 (30.15), minimum on 23rd, 29.03 (20.11). Thermometer: Temperature in shade, mean maximum, 55.03deg. Fall. (65.3); mean minimum, 49.25 (59.47); extreme maximum on 18th, 68 (74) ; extreme minimum on 21st, 38.5 (32). Exposed thermometer, mean terrestrial radiation, 33.67 (52.43): minimum on 4th, 22 (33). Rainfall: Total for month, 3.93 in (2.45); number of days on which rain fell, 11 (12); maximum fall on 26th, 1.09 in (0.84). Bright sunshine: Total hours 190 (179); maximum on 28th, 13 hours (10); number of days without sunshine. 5 (8). Frost on ten nights (nil). Rainfall for year to date, 32.7 (43.21). There was a slight earthquake shock here at 9.59 p.m. on Tuesday. CHEVIOT. The annual meeting of the Cheviot branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Presbyterian Church hall, when there was n fair attendance of members and : friends. Tho annual report showed the branch to be in a very satisfactory condition. The election of executive officers resulted as follows: Presi- '■ dent, Mrs C. S. Gordon; hon. secretary, Mrs A. M. Hyde; treasurer, Mrs D. Morgan. A further appeal was made for illustrated papers and magazines for distribution at the railway camps. Any gifts may be left with tho Cheviot Motor Company, Ltd. During the afternoon a bring and buy sale realised £1 3s 9d. | Tho annual picnic of the Gore Rav School is to be held at the bay, and a dance is to be held in the evening. SCARGILL. A match was played on the Scargill courts between tho home team and a team from Waikari. The singles were played last and the light failed, sets being cut down from 9 to 6, and finally to four The visitors won by 129 games to 121. The following were the results (Waikari players first) : Men's Singles—Anderson 8. Fleming 9; Mueller 0, Stewart 8; Wickenden 9, Rvan 3; Upton 2, Gibb 6; Keppler 4. Murrav 6; Mowatt 4, Roberts 0. Women's Singles—Miss Anderson 0, Mrs Shadrach 3; Miss Jefferson 6, Miss Overton 4; Miss Wickenden 6, Mrs Johnson 3; Miss Blakely 4, Miss Kerr 6; .Miss Dron 6, Miss Gibb 4; Miss McAdarn 0, Miss Scott 3. Men's Doubles—Anderson and Mueller 5, Fleming and Stewart 9; Upton and Wickenden 5, Ryan and Gibb 9; Keppler and Mowatt 9, Murray and Roberts 8. Women's Doubles—Misses Anderson and Jefferson 6. Mrs Shadrach and Miss Overton 4 ; Misses Wickenden and Blakely 4. Mrs Johnson and Miss Kerr 6; Misses Dron and McAdam 6, Misses j Gibb and Scott 4. Mixed Doubles—Miss Anderson and Anderson 6, Mrs Shadrach and Fleming 3; Miss Jefferson and Mueller 0. Miss Overton and Stewart 2; Miss Wickenden and Wickenden 6, Mrs Johnson and Rvan 4; Miss Blakely and Upton 3, Miss Kerr and Gibb 6; Miss Dron and Keoplor 6, Miss Gibb and Murray 5; Miss McAdam and Mowatt Ji, Miss Scott &nd Roberts 6. sefton. The Sefton LiOrary Committee met m the reading room, Mr P.J. Thome presiding. The librarian s report showed 213 issues of books for the past month, and that twelve new books had been placed on the shelves. Consequent on the resignation of Mrs M, Batchelor, as librarian, the committee appointed Mr H. It. Ford. »"ord was received from Drpartnien of ha u cation that the Government were not paying subsidies to country libraries th The' e annua! meeting of the Sefton branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Presbyterian schoolroom, when Mrs ™<yrne presided over a good attendance of members. The election of o&cen for thr ensuing year resulted as follows. President, Mrs P. J- Thorne; ncepresidents. Mrs J. Pa«ar. Mrs F. H. Ford Mrs H. Rolhnson. Mrs A. Topp, secretary and literature superintendent. Mrs C. J- Roseveare; treasurer, Mrs G Robertson; White Ribbon agent, Mrs A. Ashworth ; outlying_district suoerintendents, P. H F rd and Miss McLean. Reports for the yenr were read and adopted^ The Sefton School Committee met m the schoolroom on Wednesday evening when Mr F. A Ford presided over a full attendance. Arrangements were made for the picnic to be held on December 15th, at Waikuku Beach It •rcn« decided to offer free conveyance to "all children and parents needing it and to chnrae 2s for refreshments fo; visitors. The prizes will be distributed to the children at the picnic. 'Hio chairman reported that the Education Board's workmen were taking the. partition out of the lobby and putting another window in the west classrcom, and -that they are to paint and paper the inside of the school.

greendale. w'r?T'T m ° ntllly mcctin K of the W C.T.U., was hold in the Baptist bclioolroom, Greendale, when Mrs i l '- Cullen presided over a good attendance Miss Rudd read the Temperance fact A collection was taken tor th© Now Zealand funds. The Rev. J. Jjeatnerston gave an interesting adwTI 8 -i 011 "^ iow u ' e got our Lnglish ■Bible. A vote of thanks was passed <"o the speaker. Matches in the Malvern Cricket Association s competition were continued when Greendale A defeated Hororata by 01 runs. Greendale A 120 (B Shipu not out ' 11, J. Frew .-o). llororata 59 (C. Thorne 15, Harry lhorne 18, H. A. 'J'horne 15). Bowling tor Hororata, E. Symes took three 5V runs, A. Oliver two for 10, H. Thorne two for 11, C. Thorne ?, ne T f or 3. Bowling for Greendale A, L II rew took one wicket for 17, L. J'.arly three for 13, F. Cullen five for 23. Coalgate defeated Kimberley by 63 runs kimberley 73 (George Revelley 26, A. Stott 14, A. Macaulay 10). Coalgate 136 (T. Charles 42, J McCaughan 31), W. E. Charles 22, R. Gray .21). Bowling for Kimherloy, A. Gour-lr-y took three wickets for 31 runs, Groves Revelley three for 21, P. Revelley three for 10, R. Gardiner cne for jyj Bowling for Coalgate, J. McV a, VJ? a n took three wickets for 16, J Mitchell two for 12, W. E Charles two for 18, T. Charles two for 21. SprOig/ield defeated Greendale B by 12] runs. Batting first, Springfield made 169 runs for six wickets (J. Taylor 21, A. Dickie 20, R. Hardio 20, A. Jcnes 50, G. Sutherland 11, D. Smith IS not out. D. Nimmo 18 not out). Greendale B 48 (C. Adams 18 not out). Bowling for Greendale B, ClarenceAdams took three wickets for 32 runs, A Kissel two for 39. J. MoLaughlin one for 41. For Sprintrfield, G Sutherland took three wickets for 14 tuns J rsuiuno three for 9, D. Smith one for J, A. Dick;*) two for 8. LADBROOKS. At a meeting of the L/ndbrooks School Committee it was decided to hold the annual picnic at Stewart's Gully on December 11th, leaving the Halswell Store at 9.15 a.m. Mrs A. J. McLaughlin and Airs R. J. Ware were appointed judges of the sewing. The ladies' basketball team and their friends held a picnic at Diamond Harbour, when a very pleasant day was spent. Unfortunately just before leaving for home, Miss Joan McLaughlin who was bathing, struck one of her arms, when diving. She was taken to hospital, where it was found necessary to X-ray the arm. GREENPARK. The following were present at the monthly meeting of tho Greenpark School Committee :—Messrs G. Lassen (chairman), P. Dulieu, J. Bartley, H. Everest, and H. Marks. Arrangements lor the picnic to be held at Corsair Bay next ihursilay were completed The Greenpark picniu party will join the special excursion train from Little River at 9 a.m., leaving L.yttelton on the return journey at o p.m. The school children und subscribers will be catered lor, free of charge, adults being required to pay their fares only. At the school concert the programme will be provided by the schoolchildren. The prizes will be presented, and a dance will follow. The monthly meeting of the Greenpark Memorial Hall Committee was attended by Mesdames Clark and Marks, Messrs J. B. Fleete (chairman), J Stalker, R. Thomas. G. Jarnian, ASchroeder, E. Stalker, and 11. Marks. The balance-sheet to date for the weekly socials was presented, and was con sidered highly satisfactory. The last social for the season will be held next week, when a long night dance will be held, und the aggregate prizes wilt be presented. Novelty dances will be introduced, and an enjoyable evening is anticipated. Improvements to the hall were considered, and the trustees were asked to procure estimates of the cost of the work, and to report to tho next meeting. St. Mark's Church Committee has made arrangements to hold a fancy dress children's party on Christmas Eve. Several prizes have been offered for the various classes. Santa Claus will be present, and the children are assured of a jolly, evening. The Sunday School anniversary service at the Greenpark Methodist Church will be conducted next Sunday afternoon by Mr Isitt, and the scholars will receive their prizes. HORORATA. The annual meeting of the Hororata branch of the Mothers' Union was held when Mrs J. D. Hall was re-elected president, Mrs Godfrey Hall vicepresident, and Mrs T. E. Pearson secretary and treasurer, with the same committee as last year. Two new members were elected.