NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20198, 28 March 1931, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. On Thursday evening Mrs A. J* Thompson entertained the members of St. John's Girls' Club at hor residence, King * street, Rangiora. An enjoyable time was spent in games, dancing, and competitions, the latter being won by Miss D. P. Tyler and Miss D. T. Payne, while Miss N. Hammon received a consolation prize. After supper the opportunity was taken to present Mrs Thompaon, who was president of tho club for four years, with a brass vase and sweet dish, in recognition of her help and interest in the welfare of the Club. The Rangiora Brass Band will play a programme of music on tho rotunda, Victoria Park, to-morrow afternoon. CULVERDEN. Much-needed relief was given by a continuous fall of fine rain, which began on Thursday morning and lasted throughout tho night. Feed was scarce and the extreme dryness of the couutryside round Culverden promised a lean time for stock. The rain will be of great value in bringing away growth, and, all being well, a nush of grass will help greatly in wintering isneep and cattle. , Rivers and streama have been very low or else, in many cases, have been dried up entirely. Conditions were not so bad in the hill country, but the lack of rain -/as being felt. The rainfall has relieved anxieties to a great extent. Mr G. T. Allev, who visited Culverden fortnightly throughout tho winter months last year, and who conducted a class in connexion with the Canterbury Adult Rural Education Scheme, revisited the township during the week. It was decided to continue the classes, usipg the "box" scheme, and under the tuition of Mr Wilson, headmaster of Culverden School. OMIHLi The annual meeting of the Glenmark Football Club was held in the Omihi Hall this week, Mr W. K. Mc-' Alpine presiding. At the end of the season the balance-sheet showed a credit of . £l2 5s lOd, showing a substantial loss for the year. Officers were elected as follows: —Patronesses, Mesdames A. ItLittle, J. Stuart, and A. Cameron; s Patrons, Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, and Messrs T. A. Croft and J. Sloes; president, Mr W. K. McAlpinej vicepresidents, previous vice-presidents, yith the addition of Messrs E. J • Blake, F. Quigly, M. Hare, A. Fer-guson,-and J. White; hon. secretary, Mr R. W. Alexander; treasurer, Mr H. M.- Watkins; trustees, secretary and treasurer; delegates, Messrs W. K. McAlpino and J. Sloss; committee, Messrs D. Croft, J. Wyllie, A. I Cameron, J. Stackhouse, R. Sloss, and j the president and secretary ; referees, Messrs A. McNally and H. Forsytho; selectors, senior, Mr J. Sloss, and team captain 5 junior, Mr J". Maxwell and team captain. It was decided that the season should be started with a practice match on April 4th. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr .T. H. Munroe for the use of a paddock for a playing field for the last two seasons! The annual subscription for members was fixed'at the usual sum of 5s AMBERLEY. On Thursday evening the residents of the district; gathered in the Amberley Hall to say good-bye to Mr and Mrs John Munro and their family, Who aro leaving the township after a residence of 21 years, The first part of the evening was an entertainment, items being given bv the Misses. Munro 'Miss N: .Chamberlain (songs), Miss M. Frew (recitations), Messrs A. Burke, W. Fosacy and K. Perry (songs), the accompaniists being Miss S. Rhodes and Dr. E. S. Fossey. Mr W. H. Hale Was chairman for the evening and on belialf of the people presented Mr Muiiro with a wallet of notes and spoke of the high .' esteem in which he was held by all m 'the Mrs Munro, who. had previously "received a bouquet from little Miss Jewel Patterson, was presented with an entree dish, and the Misses Munro also received gifts. The 'Rev. J. Farrar, on behalf of the Presbyterian Church, presented .Mr and *. Mrs Monro with a silver afternoon tea set in appreciation of the services rendered to the church by the guests. The following, also spoke: Messrs G. N. McLean (Amberley Racing Club), E. Chamberlain (Amberley citizens), R. Hunter (Agricultural and Pastoral Association)', A. It. Turnbqll (Caledonian Society),- T. F. Croft (farmers),' C. C. Reid (%e Bahd), J. McEenzio (Agricultural Department). Mr Munro replied, thanking everyone for their kindness, and expressing his appreciation of the sentiments expressed. : Supper was served and the guests danced until an V ' early hour, the music being supplied by Mrs •A. Ferguson and the fiorth" Canterbury Pipe Band, which had also played the guests from the Post Office to the hall at the 'begin-? ning of tho evening. ■ CUST. • Tlia St. James's • Church Ladies' Guild held' its' annual jam afternoon for St. Anne's Home, on Thursday afternoon. There was a good' attendance and 'a good "contribution of gifts comprising 4(30 pounds of jam, eight pounds of butter, and other produce There is still a quantity jif jam to come in from Swannanoa. The speaker was Mrs Turner, who gave a very interesting ""address. The Rev. G. B. Nansen thanked Mrs Turner on behalf of the* Guild; and the parishioners and others for their support. During the afternoon vocal and other items were given by Mesdames Lock, Richardson, and Briggs, and Miss M. Addinell.: Mrs Brunsden was the accompanist. , TEMPtETON. The harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Methodist Church, Templeton; on Sunday last. The preachers'were Mr Early and the Rev. A. H. Fowles. The church was beautifully decorated, and there Was an abundance of fruit. On Wednesday evening last a sale of work'was held m aid of the Methodist Church funds. There was a. good attendance, and business was brisk. A coin garden party was held on Thursday last at . the schoolhouse. Tompleton. in aid of the Anglican Church funds. In spite of showery weather, a large number , were present. The games and were greatly enjoyed. The prize-Winners were:—Clock golf, Mrs L. Sonne; pit,Mrs B. Curragh; ball -capturing. Mrs B. Curragh; weight of cake. Mrs SWoods: baby's weight. Mirs F. Wright; nursery rhymes Mrs W. Smith; cards. Mrs S. Woods: telegram, Mrs W. Smith; treasure hunt, Mrs CurTagh; nail driving, Mrs J. Rowe. Afternoon tea was served on the lawn. As a result of "the party over £7 was raisejl. ■ ' •'

TAI TAPU. Fine, bright weather continues and most of the crops are harvested, there being a few crops of peas yet to come in. ■■•''•. A large number of men are employed, on various improvement works in the, district. The library road has been' . graded and a new footpath is being formed iri the school road. i Work on the memorial church which Sir R. Heaton Rhodes is building in memory of his wife is being pushed ahead and the building is now taking a more definite shape. About a dozen men are employed on this work, while others quarry the stone. The Misses Leathern, former residents of Tai Tapu, have been staying with Mrs Doyle, Tai Tapu. In the finals for the Wheeler Cup handicap tournament of the Tai Tapu Tennis Club Mrs Barnett (15) beat Miss Steinmetz (scr). LINCOLN. A meeting of the Lincoln Park Domain Board was held on Wednesday evening, Mr James Oddy presiding. Present were Messrs B. P. Moran, C. Schaffer, J. Woods, E. J. Eickerby, T. Hewton, and J. Pearson (secretary). It was reported that the Domain Board was now in credit, with about £lO, and it was decided to close its account with the National Bank, and pass all moneys through the Post Office Savings Bank account. It was decided to apply to the Springs County Unemployment Committee to approve under the No. 5 Scheme the work of fencing the tennis courts and clearing the rubbish, and to make application to the Tennis Club for fencing materials. It was decided to call tenders for the lease of five acres of ground for a crop of potatoes for one year. . Very great regret and disappointment is felt in the, district at the decision of the United Football Club to play no matches in Lincoln this season. In face of the fact that several leading players are residents of Lincoln, and that there are now a good playing area and pavilion in the Eecreation Ground, the decision seems a strange one, and it is hoped that for the good of the club that the decision may yet be modified. The annual meeting of the Women's Basketball Club was held on Wednesday afternoon, Miss B. Taylor being in the chair. The annual report stated that last season had been a most successful one, the team winning a majority.of its matches. The balance-sheet showed that £1 had been given to the Earthquake Belief Fund, and the year closed with a credit in hand of £2 9s. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: —President, Miss B. Taylor; vice-presi-dents, Mrs W. Peryman, Mrs T. Hewton, Mrs B. Hamilton, Mrs Munro, Mr* Stevens, Mr Bi P. Moran, Mr. CE. Howell; secretary and treasurer, Mrs D. B. Blyth; management committee, Mesdames Moreland,. Medlin, and Hopley; selectors, Miss Taylor and Mr F. Blyth. It was decided that the opening day should be April 11th, at the Eecreation Ground. It -was decided to move for the formation of a Sub-Associ-ation to organise competitions, and to invite delegates from Halswell, Tai Tapu, Ladbrooks, Broadfield, Prebbletpn, Springston, and Greenpark to a meeting to be held shortly. Miss Taylor and Mrs Blyth were appointed delegates to this meeting. » SOUTH MALVERN. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Coleridge Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was presided over by N.G. Bro. A. J. King, i there being a very large attendance. ; P.G.'s Bro. W. J. Tealc and Bro. W. t 1). Boyes, delegates to the recent I>is--1 trict Conference, reported on the deliberations of the conference and were, 1 thanked for their services. Bro. G. Currie tendered bis resignation from the position of R.S.N .G., owing to hia impending removal from the district. Bro. J. Butt was elected to the vacancy. Accounts amounting to £25 12s id were passed for payment. The anniversary ball of the lodge, which had been set down for April 24th, has been postponed for one week. The following committee has been appointed to make all necessary arrangements: —Bros. W. G. Smith (chairman),. W. D. Boyes (secretary), J., Mitchell, and T. Bispham. SPRINGSTON. On. Wednesday afternoon the members of the Methodist Local Guild met in the schoolroom to say good-bye to their president, Mrs Fowles, who is leaving shortly for Te Aroha. The schoolroom was prettily decorated for the occasion and Mrs J. W. Kime presided over the gathering. Solos were given by Misses R. Blakemore and M. Mounce and Master F. Howarth, a reading by Mrs Kime, vocal duets by Misses A. and L. Chamberlain and Mrs J. W.. Marshal and Miss M. Mounce, and choruses by the choir girls. ~,.... Mrs Kime, on behalf of. the Guild, expressed her regret at Mrs Fowles s departure and asked her to accept a silver cake stand in appreciation of her work for the Guild. The cake stand was then presented by Miss 1. Mu.tton and a bouquet of pink sweet peas and mauve asters was also presented to-Mrs Fowles by Miss M. Mounce. Mrs Marshall, on behalf of the choir. Miss I. Mutton on behalt of the Bible Class, and, Mrs Sowden on behalf of the Weedons'' Guild also expressed their regret at Mrs Fowles s denarttire. ... Those present Were Mesdames Fowles. Chamberlain (Riccarton), Barr rell (Riccarton), Sowden (Weedons), Kime, Wall, Mcintosh, Keast, Mutton, Marshall, Smithers, ■ Howarth, Memory, Campion, Peryman, L. Blakemore, and-F. Blakemore, Misses Scott (Chrlstchurch), Ai and L. Chamberlain (Riccarton), Gilmour (Weedons), K. Mutton (Lincoln), Mcintosh, M. Dent, D. Keast, G. Wallace (Broadfield). M. Kime, M. Mounce, I. Mounce, J. Tod, and R). Blakemore, and Master F. How,arth. SOUTHBRIDGE. A plan of -the new public library to be built at Southbridge, with the bequest of the late Mr C. T>. Thompson, was placed before a meeting of subscribers on Wednesday night, when several recommendations were passed to che Town Board, in which the building will be vested. The chairman, Mr D. Taylor, said that the estate would be worth approximately £550. The dimensions of the proposed building were :J6ft by 18ft, with a reading room in front and a library at the back. Tli« architect's estimate of the cost was £390. Mr"R. J. Parkin moved a recommendation to the Town Board to reserve at least £l5O for the purchase of books. This was carried. Mr A. long moved that the meeting should approve of the plan, with the exception of the partition wall, and should recommend 1 hat there be one large room. -The motion was carried. A further recommendation, moved by Mr E. Kilbride, was that the Board should obtain complete specifications from the architect, but should not engage him to supervise the. building. Criticism was made of the Town Board's neglect to consult' the Library Committee before having the plan drawn, and an explanation from the Board's point of was eiveji. by Cmr Harrison. Ou the motion of Mr J. Stringer, a resolution was passed that the Town Board he requested to permit the Library Committee to attend any further meet-; ine at which matters relating to the I baiWin« efcookl bedealt with.

*- BROOKSIDE. A garden party was held at the residence of Mr J. Boag, on Tuesday, in, honour ofvMiss Jean B. Cunningham, who is to Jj2ave,for England shortly. The Rev. J. C. Young, on behalf of the congregation of the Brookside Presbyterian Church, spoke of the high regard in which Miss Cunningham was held by the communiiy. and of her work for the church. He asked Mrs Boag to present her with a travelling case. Miss Lawrence,' on • behalf of the Bible Class", presentpdMiss Cunningham with a fountain-pen Mrs T-- W. Brooks conveyed the good wishes of the Methodist community. HORORATA. The annual meeting of the Hororata Golf Club was held on Thursday, when the president (Mr T. E. Pearson) presided over a good attendance. The bal-ance-sheet showed a credit balance of £7 Os sd. The annual report stated that the clubhouse had been enlarged, and improvements carried out on the course. Several new members had joined up during the year.' The club had" enjoyed a very successful year;, the Usual inter-club matches had been played and other matches on the links. Thanks were due to all who had assisted the club, special mention being made of the president (Mr T. E. Pearson) and secretary (Mr C. D. McOarry). The following officers were elected: —Patron, Mr G. Hall (re-elected); president, Mr T. E. Pearson (re-elected); vice-presidents: Messrs H. Oliver and W. Stone; captain, Mr W. Stone; club handicapper, the Rev. H. N. Roberts; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. D. McGarry (re-elect-ed). The president, captain, and secretary were elected as an executive committee, to deal with inter-club matches and other urgent businoss. Owing to the financial position, the subscription this year has been reduced to £1 Is a member. The opening day was fixed for Saturday, April' 18th. The monthly meeting of the local branch' of the Plunket Society was held on Thursday afternoon in the parishroom. The attendance was not as large as" usual, owing to weather conditions. Nurse Finlayson, of Darfield, was in attendance, to give advice. ' Mr and Mrs Melville Smith (Amberley) and Mrs and Miss Davies (Christelinrch) are visiting Mr and Mrs M, Thorne, "Rosebank." Miss Hight, matron of Malvern Hospital, Ashburton, is visiting Mr and' Mrs G. L. Hight. Nominations were called for the posi~ tion of assessor to the Assessment Court for Selwyn County. As only one nomination was received, Mr J. D. Hall was appointed. Light rain, which fell throughout Thursday and Thursday night, will do good. Yesterday the sky was overcast and a light, cold sou'-west wind was blowing. LITTLE RIVER. The residents of Little River-gath-i ered/at the vicarage* recently to say good-bye -to two' very old residents of the district, Mr and Mrs J. E. Joblin, who, for the past 50 years, have lived in Little River. A delightful afternoon was spent with music and competitions, while the Little Biver Girl Guides contributed some folk dancing. During the afternoon the Revi D;v B. Hay asked Mr A. V. Hutchinson, Bishop's warden, of,St. Andrew's Church, to make a presentation to Mr and Mrs Joblin. Mrs Joblin was given' a handsome work-basket containing a cheque, while Mr Joblin received a case of pipes and a silver-mounted ebony walking-stick with the best wishes of the district. The speakers were Messrs J. 0. Coop, D. Richards (chairman of , the Wairewa County Council), T. Thompson, and F. Gread, who all spoke of the esteem in which the departing guests were held, special mention being made of the untiring devotion Mrs/ Joblin had shown in her church worx. Miss Ivy Reynolds, who has been visiting-her sister, -Mrs H. . French, Little River, left on Wednesday for the North Island. Mrs Leo Fahey, Little Biver, is visiting friend* ia J