NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20104, 6 December 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. ! There was an entry of 90 horses, including a few unbroken draughts, at the monthly sale yesterday. Amongst o entry were a few good horses, for which there was a fair demand. Best laughts, 4 to 7 years old, made from i£3o, a few extra good made up ci/> ' medium draughts made from 10s to £2O; aged horses £2 to £7; hacks 10s to £3. A meeting to consider the unemployment in the Borough and district was held in the Borough Council Chambers last evening. The Mayor (Mr C. S. Ayers) presided, and there was a fairly representative attendance. Mr R. W. llawkc, M.P. for Kaiapoi, was also present by invitation, and outlined the Government unemployment scheme. After discussion tho following committee was set up : -—The Mayor, Crs. J. Lin don, R. H. Bailey, C. W. Tyler, and W. E. Horrell, the Rev, J. F. Feron, and Messrs W. A. Rowse, H. A. Bennett, C. Louisson, and J. M. Fraser. Tho Mayor was appointed chairman, and Mr Fraser secretary. In a street collection last evening by the Rangiora Band, assisted by members of the Rangiora Firo Brigade, £S 10s was collected for local unemployment. Of this sum, £7 was voted by the Council to the Rangiora School Committee, for special work which would carry a subsidy of £2 for £l. KAIKOURA. A frost was experienced in the Kaikoura district on Friday morning, but little harm was done to garden crops. The County Councillors .were entertained at morning tea on Friday by women friends in appreciation of tho interest taken by them in the Garden of Memories. The county chairman (Mr James Boyd) thanked the hostesses for their kindness, and said that the Councillors appreciated very much Mrs Washington's devotion to the Garden of Memories. Greetings were exchanged, and the Council carried on with the business of the day. During the past two years Mrs J. Washington has received by public donations the sum of £.75, which has been used in supplying flowers, shrubs, and necessities for the Garden of Memories. Each day she will be found tending the various plots, her work being highly appreciated. SEFTON. A public meeting was held in the pavilion of the Sefton Domain on Tuesday last to consider the possibility of reorganising the Kowai Sports Club, and holding a sports meeting on Easter Monday next. Mr W. A. Kelcher was voted to tho chair. Thero was a large attendance, and the meeting was addressed by Messrs J. Walter, J. Coffey, and P. Lucas, from the Christchurch Centre. It was then decided to reform the Kowai Sports Club, and to hold the sports on Easter Monday, as in past years. The following officers were elected:—Patron, the Hon. G. W. Forbes; president, Mr W. A. Kelcher; vice-presidents: Messrs R. Peach, J. Ashworth, jun., C. Lewis, T. Hannan, jun., J. Fitzpatriclt, J. Votte, M. Dando, J. McLean, F. Wilson, and L. 11. Morris; secretary, Mr J. R. Cameron; commit- j tec: Messrs S. Boyce, E. Dando, D. Morris, J. McGrath, J. Brown, .T. Dimmock, C. Birnie, R. Johnstone, J. P. Wilson, A. Fussell, R. Dobson, and N. Holmes; delegates to the Centre, Messrs W. A. Kelcher and J. Fitzpatrick. ELLESMERE. A meeting of the General Committee of tho Ellesmero Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held at Leeston on Thursday, Mr Joseph Brooks (vice-presi-dent) being in the chair. The secretary of the Christchurch Scottish Society Pipe Band made application for £lO for the band's services at the show. Tho matter was referred to Mr I. MeGill to arrange. An invitation to members to visit the Canterbury Agricultural College on Farmers' Day was received from the director. The secretary presented an approximate statement of the finances, as follows: —Bank credit balance, £95 10s lOd; outstanding subscriptions, £134; outstanding subscriptions for new gates, £33 3s; entries, £ls 13s; special prizes, £33 10s (id; ground rental, £23 17s 8d; room rental, £5 2s Gd; banquet receipts due, £2O; total, £360 17s. There was firewood on hand valued at £74, making tho total assets £434 17s. The liabilities amounted to £272 7s 6d. The chairman stressed the necessity for the early payment of all outstanding amounts due, so that liabilities could be met. It was suggested that members should assist with the collection of the sum owing. Mr It. T. McMillan was opposed to the idea, saying that it was becoming an annual experience to have to collect accounts personally. He thought that those members who did not pay without having to bo waited upon should be struck off the roll. The Finance Committee should investigate the matter. On Mr P. V. Bailey's motion, Mr McMillan's suggestion was agreed to. The chairman said ho had been asked to have delegates appointed to attend the meeting of farmers called for next Wednesday to consider the economic situation. Mr Stephens said he did not think it necessary to appoint delegates. The meeting was open to all farmers, and all who could do so would attend. The proposed competition was dis- j cussed, and the sub-committee's report was approved, on the motion of Messrs J. Boag and W. Johnston. The chairman reminded members that the Association had decided to participate in the running of a bay at the Christchurch Winter Show next year, and stressed the necessity for keeping the matter in mind, in order to get exhibits set aside in season. Mr I. MeGill reminded the committee that the results of the herd and single cow competitions promoted a year ago had not yet been announced. The matter was referred to the Cattle Committee for decision. LEESTON. Mr R. H. Ford, foreman of the Leeston Motor Company's garage, is in the Christchurch Hospital suffering from an injury caused by a piece of steel piercing his left eye. The accident occurred while Mr Ford was using a chisel to cut away a piece of a bolt. At the final meeting of the woodwork class at Brookside under the Ellesmere Association on Wednesday evening, the students made a presentation of a fountain pen to their tutor, Mr E. E. Rowley. The gift was handed over by Mr A. McCallum, who expressed the students' gratitude for the progress made under Mr Rowley's instruction. The quarterly meeting of the MidCanterbury Licensing Committee was held at the Leeston Courthouse yesterday. Present: Messrs H. A. Young, S.M. (chairman), I. MeGill, H. F. Nieoll, B. McXamara, E. B. Newton, and S. G. Holmes. The police reports on all hotels were satisfactory, and tho only business dealt with was an application for the transfer of the license of the Hororata Hotel from F. E. Jones to S. E. James. The application, in support of which Mr R. L. Ronaldson appeared, was granted.

TAI TAPU. The death occurred in Timaru last week of Mrs Helena Davis, widow of Mr Tom Davis, of Tai Tapu. Mrs Davis was the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Heinzmann, and granddaughter of Mr Gerken, an old pioneer of the district. She was educated at tho Tai Tapu School, and had lived practically all her life in Tai Tapu, where she was held in the highest esteem. Since her husband's death two years ago she had not enjoyed good health, so that her death was not unexpected. The funeral took place at Springston cemetery, and was attended by a large number of friends. The Rev. F. T. Harris conducted a service at the house and also at the graveside. The mourners were Mrs Crabb (sister), Mrs Newnham (aunt), Mrs Payne (cousin), Tho pall-bearers were Messrs J. Heinzmann (brother), R. Davis (brother-in-law), Rathgen, and H. Payne. Many beautiful wreaths were placed oi>. the bier from the following:—Chris, Julie, and family, the Parrett family, Bert and Annie, Mr and Mrs J. P. Queree and Clive, Rita, Margaret, and Claude, AXr and JVlrs J. R, Jones and family, Mr and Mrs L. Denton, Mary and family, Mr and Mrs Sutton, John and Edith, Lucy and George Williams, Will and Ettie, Robert, Annie, and Roley, Belle, Fred, and Annie, Jack and Hilda, Mrs rrott and family, Aunt Mary and cousins R. H. Raincy, Mary and David, Mrs C. March and family. HORNBY. The weekly dances, held in the Orange Hall, Hornby, were brought to a close last Saturday. These dances had become very popular, and were well attended, and it is intended to begin them again early next year. On Saturday last the Monte Carlo dances were won by Mr and Mrs Woodgate, and Gardeton and partner. Miss rsolan's orchestra supplied the music, Mr Reg Stewart was M.C. On Wednesday evening a dance was held in the Islington Hall, under the auspices of the Welfare Committee. Ihe committee's funds will benefit considerably from the proceeds, and it is to bo heartily congratulated. The latest dance music was played by Miss Nolan's orchestra. Mr Ron Fahey was M.C. ' AKAROA. The Loyal Good Intent Oddfellows' Lodge conducted a successful skating carnival in its hall on Wednesday night. There was a large attendance of skaters and onlookers. The fancy dresses were amusing and original. The races were evenly contested, and there were close finishes in the lieati and finals. The prize-winners were as lohows:—Best costume. Miss C. Williams (Usher), Mr G. Williams (Parson); most graceful skaters, Miss Joyce Hammond and Mr O. Hayward ; ladies' egg and spoon race, Miss t reda Da vis; gents' egg and spoon race, Mr J. Churchill; potato race, lad.es, Miss Freda Davis; potato race, gents, Mr Ibbertson; lucky spot, Miss Sylvia Hehrens and Mr V. Sunckell; Monte Carlo. Miss G. Hawker, and Mr JBarker. The Akaroa Borough Council met on Wednesday night. Present were: —The Mayor. Mr G. Armstrong, Crs. T. Masoficld. T. E. Tavlor, C. W. I.eete, W. Pool, W. W. Williams, T. H. Moroom, T. MeCaughnn, and F. J. Wright. The borough solicitors advised having served a ratepayer with notice to clear noxious weeds from his property. In reference to unemployment. it was decided to apply for a suhsidv for the erection of a new bridtre over Avlmers Val'ey creek. T' e IVgatta Committee wore granted permission to sell the rights of booths at the new wharf on January Ist and 3rd. Tenders for the erection of a women's rest room were received, and considered too high, and no tender was accepted. A deputation from the Christchurch Free Ambulance was received, and after hearing their views it was decided not to make a grant, but to recommend it to the support of the vceMents. The recent war'" lrMiliT has hardened off the growih of crrnss. and h<iymnking is now general on the Peninsula. LE BON'S BAY. An eniovable dnnee was given by Mr and Mrs A. E. M. Williams and their family in tho Ta: Bon's Bav Hall to celebrate the coming-of-ace of their daughter, Monica. The hall was prettily decorated by friends with ferns and flowers. Music was played by Messrs S. McKay's and C. Elliott's radiophone sound system, extras being played by Messrs J. Mcintosh, C. Mcintosh, and others. Mr J. Gilbert acted as M.C. The lucky spot waltz was won by Mr A. C. Crotty and Mrs D. Morrison, and there were two novelty dances. Mr Ivan Barker proposed the toast of the guest of the evening, and this was drunk with musical honours.

OKAIN'S BAY. The quarterly summoned meeting of the Loyal Hand of Friendship Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held on Saturday. Bro. G. Boleyn, N.G., presided. Two candidates were initiated. The N.G. extended a. hearty welcome to Bro. F. W Harris P G.> a foundation member, who is 011 a visit to Okain's Bay. Bro. E. N. Moore, I.P.P. G.M., installed the elected officers as follows.—l.P.N.G., Bro. G. lioleyn; N.G., Sister F. E. Turner; V.G., Bro. L. Spurr; warden. Sister D. Moore; guardian, Sister L. Moore; E.S., Sister C. Boleyn; R.S. to N.G., Bro. E. N. Moore; L.S. to N.G., Sister A. Waro; R.S. to V.G., Bro. W. Harris; L.S. to V.G., Bro. K.. Priest; Bro. H. H. Harris, P.G., and Bro. L. Spurr were appointed auditors. After the meeting a social houi was spent. The Okain's Bay Dairy Company's Lerd-testing summary for the month j of November, 1930, is as follows| Highest Herds—l: Cows, 59; milk, Msß.ao!b: test, 3.57; butter-fat, 52.12 lb. 2: 36, 1433.331b, 3.61, 51.86; 3:, 40, 1014.001b. 4.27. 48.89; 4: 12, 1230.001b, 3.75, 46.20. Lowest Herds—l. Cows, 33; milk, £02.731b; test, 3.85; bntter-fat, 30.94 lb. 2: 8, 870.001b, 3.82, 33.31; 3: 33, 943.001b, 3.64, 34.371b; 4: 13, 987.001b, 3.60, 35.641b. Highest Cows—l- Milk, 22201b; test, 4.2; butter-fat, 93.241b. 2: 21601b, 3.9, 84.241b; 3: 20401b, 3.6, 83.441b; 4; 1380 ib, 5.7 , 78.661b. Lowest Cows—l. Milk, 5401b; test, 2.8; butter-fat, 15.121b; 2 : 4501b, 3.4, 15.301b; 3; 4801b, 3.2, 15.361b; 4: 5701b, 2.8, 15.961b. Highest individual test, 5.7 ; lowest individual test, 2.8 ; highest individual butter-fat, 93.241b; lowest individual butter-fat, 15.121b. Group Average—Number of cows tested. 978; milk average, 1107.511b; test average, 3.69; butter-fat average. 40.911b. | Association Average—Highest herd : Number of cows, 2" milk. 1465.001b; test, 4.04; butter-fat, 59.221b. ! Lowest Herd—Number of cows, 8; milk. 858.751b; test, 4.03; butter-fat. 34.621b. Highest Cow—Milk, 16801b; test, 3.8; butter-fat, 63.841b. Lowest cow: Milk. 5401b; test, 4.0; butter-fat, 21.601b. Association Average—Number of cows, 10; milk, 980.001b; test, 4.03; butter-fat, 39.541b.

LINCOLN. On Thursday evening the Rev. J. Allen, of Riccarton, presided over a meeting in the Presbyterian Church to discuss the call made to the Rev. G. Naylor. Members of the congregation were present from all parts of the parish. The Rev. Mr .McNeur addressed tho meeting, giving an account of tho work Mr Naylor would have to undertake at Hokitika. The charge covered 200 miles and the work would be hard and uphill. It was decided that the Lincoln Church members would not stand in Mr Naylor's way, but they let him go with deep regret. Two members of the Management Committee, Messrs H. Macintosh and Suckling, are to go before the Presbyte-ry next week and voice the opinion of the L'.acoln members at the meeting. The Rev. Mr Young, of Iveeston, is to be Moderator until a new minister is called. The annual proficiency examination took place at Lincoln on Wednesday, pupils attending from Prebbleton, Tai Tapu, Broadfield. and Lincoln. Tho Rev. Mr Acheson and Mrs Achesan have returned to Lincoln after some months' absence. SOUTHBRIDGE. In aid of the funds of St. James's Anglican Church, Southbridge, a garden fete was held in the vicarage grounds. Preparations had been made by the ladies for some time previously, and the result was a creditable display of goods on the various stalls. Those in charge of the stalls were: —Produce, Mesdames Thompson, Wroot, and H. J. Greenwood; fancy, Mesdames Pilkington and Carr; cakes, Mesdames Hill, A. J. Beamsley, and Kemp; afternoon tea, Mrs Horne and' helpers; ice-cream and fruit salad, Misses Thompson, Galpin, and Lilley; competitions, Misses G. Hill, Dyce, E. Maw, and E. Smith. Folk dances were conducted under the supervision of Miss Lewton, music being provided by Mrs Stephen Parr's orchestra, from Christchurch. HALSWELL. On Tuesday afternoon the women members of the Guild of St. Mary s Church mot at the Vicarage to welcome home Mrs J. Templeton, who has returned from an extended visit to England and the Continent. The Rev. Mr Rankin s.nd Mrs Rankin presided, and an enjoyable afternoon was spent. On Thursday night in the Public Hall was held the final of the popular girls' competition in connexion with the Halswell Convent building funds. The Rev. 'Father O'Connor presided. There was a good attendance of the public. The two little girls, Iris Pyke (Cardinal and Cream), Mrs Holmes's nominee, and Colleen Withers (Blue and Gold), Mrs Talbot's nominee, received a great ovation on their arrival. Each child looked very beautiful in her pretty dress, and both were presented with bouquets. The final vote brought the Cardinal and Cream colour 4010 votes, and the Blue and Gold 3320 votes. Father O'Connor, on behalf of the two committees, presented each little girl with a gold wristlet watch and sincerely thanked all those who a . taken so much time and trouble in their efforts to make the function such a snlendid success. Especially he wished to thank all their non-Catholic friends who had so generously supported the various entertainments that had been ield to help the funds. Mr W. L. Kelly said he wished to apologise for the absence of Mrs G. G. Holmes end on her bohalf wished to thank all helpers for their generous assistance. Mr McNa-n-ara also spoke and on behalf of Mrs Talbot thanked ail who had helped to make her efforts successful. During the evening songs were given by Miss A. Welsh and comic songs by Mr Lockhart. Music for the dance was supplied bv Messrs W. and F. Rosselor, .an excellent supper being provided by the committee.

The results of the guessing competitions were as follows: —Bride doll, A. J. Ballantyne; Christmas cake, Mrs Ryan; cushion, Mrs C. Campion; afternoon tea-set, Mrs Evans; golden sunset, J. Alexander; sleeping doll, Mr T. Legg; table-cloth, Vera O'Neill; Christmas dinner, J. J. Gallagher; cigarettes, H. Burrows; cushion, Miss M. Welsh; black cat, Miss Molly Pope; eiderdown quilt, Mr F. Rose; electric iron, Mr J. Leathern; doll's outfit, Mr Christie; gilt picture, Miss M. Kelly; lingerie set, Miss M. Griffin; cake, Mrs G. Withers; cushion, Miss A. McDrury; seagrass chair, Air E. Patterson; oak dinner waggon, Mr G. Baines; black cushion, Mr M. Wall; woolly lamb, M. Gibb; box tea, Jas. Coakley.