NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20415, 9 December 1931, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. Messrs A. Thompson, R. G. Logan, and J. Seward, of the Rangiora Tramping Club, climbed Chest Peak (6347 ft), the highest point of the Puketeraki Range, on Sunday. CULVERDEN. A tea party, followed by a social and dance, and organised by an energetic committee of lady supporters in aid of tho funds of the local Presbyterian Church, was held in the Culverden Hall recently. The large attendance, drawn from tho township and surrounding districts, made tho function highly successful, and the church funds should benefit very considerably. Items were contributed by Mesdames T. Widdowson, W. Bryce, McMillan, Miss M. Brown, Mr A. Burke (songs), the Rev. E. B. Moore and Miss Brown (duet), Miss Eva Black (pianoforte solo), Misses F. Mockett, Esme Moore, and Mr W. V. Mockett (recitations). Iris and Russeir Dalzell (pianoforte duet), and Colleen Herritt (Highland Fling). Before the evening concluded, Mr J. W. Black expressed thanks to the Ladies' Committee, and especially to Mrs G. Hartnell for the good organising work they had done, which had made the evening such an enjoyable one. AMBERLEY. At the monthly meeting ol the School Committee, there were present? —Mr E. Chamberlain (chairman), Mrs R. Lambie, Mrs C. Hadley, Messrs J. Farquhar, A. Hislop, and A. Lukey. The headmaster's 1 report showed the roll number to be 113, with an average attendance of 108. It was decided to apply to the Board for some tables and chairs for the infants' room, and some desks for Std. V. Accounts amounting to £l2 19s 4d were passed for payment. It was decided to make a grant towards the children's Christmas tree. The proficiency examination was held on Monday, November 30th. being the last day for the cOokery classes, the children had a full day, and invited their parents and friends and tho teachers to afternoon tea, laid out in the technical school, a large number attending and enjoying the tea provided hv the pupils. OXFORD. The Oxford Methodist Sunday School celebrated its anniversary on Sunday, when the Rev. L. Horwood, of Christchurch, Conducted three services, with large congregations. The musical part was entirely in the hands of the scholars, as well as the recitation or the lessons. Tho solos of the little ones were particularly pleasing. On Monday night a concert was held, when tho church was again well filled. After a varied and pleasing programme, tho school prizes wero distributed, and a report on the school work and activities was given bv the school superintendent, Mr C. C. Early. GLENROY. Members of the Tenuis Club visited Hororata on Saturday, and played a friendlv match against the B team. The gamo resulted in a win for the Hororata team by a few games. The following plhyers Glenroy:—Mesdames W. and T. Stone, and R. G. Keith. Misses B. Powell, and D. and N. Thwaites, Messrs R. Keith. L.*aWells. P. I. Sherwood, J. Thwaites. and F. and H. Harris. X TAI TAPU. Tile anniversary services of the Tai Tapu Methodist Church were conducted on Sunday morning by Mr Bascand, of Christchurch, and in the evening by the Rev. N. P. Larson. Tile altar of the church was adorned With beautiful flowers, and the children's choir was assisted by members of tho church choir and friends, who Sang very pleasingly special hymnS anthems under the baton of Mr 11. E. Pervman. Mr Bascand gave a niost, interesting address on "Colour" as it applied to the everyday life of the individual. There were large congregations _ at each service. The anniversary festivities will be celebrated by a tea and concert on Friday evening, when the children's prizes Will be presented. SPRINGSTON. i The sixty-fifth anniversary of the Springston Methodist Church took place on Sunday, the preachers being in the morning, the Rev. J. Southern, and in the evening the Rev. John Harris, of Christchurch, a former minister. There was special singing by the dioir, Miss R. D&nt officiating at the organ in tile morning, flrtd Mrs J. "\V. Marshall in the evening. SPRINGSTON SOUTH. Mr L. R. Dulieu sutfered serious lbs# when ft large gl-flft£krjh,and lean-to shed Were totally destroyed by fire ftt his j farm, Springston South, on SatUfday j afternoon. Mr DulleU was at work Seine distance away when the fire was first noticed, and by the tiine he arrived en tho scene the fire was well out of control. . A willing band of helpers Was soon on tho spot, and by Working hard with kept the firO front spread* ing to thd other buildings. Mr. Dulieu is a heavy loser, as, besides a consider* able amount of grain and other pfodiice,, a quantity of fui'nitufO and household goods, which \Vas stored In the building, was burnt. SOUTHBRIDGE. i At the monthly meeting of the Soutlu bridge District High School Committee on Monday evening, Mr A. McPherson presided. The secretary of the Education Board conveyed a resolution informing committees and teachers that circulars and other advertising matter must not be issued through the schools unless the approval of the Board was obtained. It was decided to invite the president of the United Fire Brigades' Association to visit the school and address the pupils. The headmaster, Mr W. C. Eggelton, reported that the proficiency examination had been conducted by Inspector Hlaslam. The following secondary pupils, subject to good attendance to the end of the year, had been awarded senior free places: Gladys Blake, Mary Brizzle, June Taylor, Mavis Hill, Eva Galpin, Patricia Kilbride, Millie Greenslade, Alma Smith, o]ive Howiitsoii, Harold Baylis, Riki Ellison, Selwyn Cameron, Arnold Kimber, G regor West, and Reginald Lambie. .Fotlr pupils were sitting for the tibn examination. Two had sat for the Public Service, one for the Training College Entrance, and. for the Higher Leaving Certificate ; The annual examinations for the primary pupils were in progress. A concert was in course of preparation by both primary and secondary pupils. The eommittfee decided to hold, the coftCfert oft De*66inber 18th. Mr 11. G. Bishop conveyed an offer from Mr A. J. Inwbod to givfe raiii ftrid fl - 6St getilges to the school so that records cdUld. be kept from JanUftry Ist, It w&b decill6(Mo award ft dux medal as usual.

KIRWEE. The General Committee • of the Courtenay Agricultural and Pastoral Association met in the Association's rooms on Saturday evening. The president (Mr 11. £>. Roper) presided over a fair attendance of members. On the motion of the vice-president (Mr It. Bedford) a vote of sympathy was passed with the president, on the death of his sister (Mrs C. Prestidge). The secretary of the Malvern Power Board wrote regarding a conference of Power Boards, Agricultural and Pastoral Associations, and Farmers' Unions, with regard to asking the Government for a reduction in the charges for electricity, and requesting that delegates be sent to a meeting, which will be held in Christchurch on Wednesday. The president and Messrs GT. Robertson and Geo. Begg were appointed delegates. The director of Lincoln College sent an _ invitation to members of the Association to be present at a "Farmers' Day," to be held at the College on December 15th. The invitation was accepted with thanks. Mr T. D. Jarman wrote requesting the Association to put his prize money over the amount of his entry fees to the credit of the Association. Mr Jarman was accorded a vote of thanks. Mr Vigiu was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his valuable assistance in the children's section. It was decided to pay out all prize money in full. Owing to a complaint being received that one of the girl riders was over age, it was decided to write to her parents for information. It was decided to write to the Clydesdale Society for information regarding the Ownership of a certain horse exhibited at tllG show. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Roberts for his fine display of working sheep with his Wonderful dog. The president moved a hearty vote of thanks to the judges, marshals, secre 1 tary, and to fill who had worked so hard to make the show a success. Arrangements were made for the prize-giving social, which takes place on Friday evening. LEESTON. At the monthly meeting ol the Lceston School C<srhmittce on Monday evening, the headmaster, Sir W. Cartwright, reported that the roll number was 1-11, and the average attendance ItiO. 'ihe dental clinic erected by the Education Board's stair had been completed. The secretary of the Doyieston Committee wrote that it had decided that it was- impossible at tuo present time to join the clinic. It was decided to invite the Doyieston School to send any pupils requiring dental attention, and to suggest that paymentshould be made at some future time. Ml* llyde and the headmaster wero authorised to procure lurnituro and equipment for the clinic, and it was decided to hold an opening ceremony on the last day of the term, when school sports will also be held. Replying to a letter, the secretary of the Education Board wrote that the toreman of works had been instructed to submit a report on the cost of removing the buildings in the centre of the ground to a more suitable site. Arrangements were made for the removal of the debriß from the old school building, and the clearing of tno grounds before the opening of the clinic. AKAROA. The monthly meeting of the Akaroa District High School Cbmmittee was held on Monday, Mr A. M. Helps presiding. The headmaster's report showed that the attendance had been well maintained in the primary department, but had decreased in ~ tho secondary department. It vvas decided to hold a concert on the night of the school break-up, December 17th, and that the presentation of prizes take j/lace at the function. An application from a number "1 unemployed men to be allowed to plant potatoes in the new secondary school site was granted, provided the committee was not held responsible in any way. The Education Board notified that it would ipfund the cost of replacement of tools used by tho unemployed on the now secondary site, the amount to be debited against tho Departmental grant for the improvement of the site. SHEFFIELD. For the month of November tlie raiufall recorded at "Parenga," the residence of Mr A. W. Adams, was as follows 1.92 inches fell on five days' of the month, the maximum fall being ,76 inch on the 21st. The rainfall foi' November, 1930, was 2.83 inches. ■ Th© total rainfall to the end of November ift 29.33, us compared with the 36.82 inches which fell in the corresponding period of 1930. Three sharp frosts were recoided, all of whiph were hard oUotigli to put ice on the water and considerable damage was done to gardens in the locality. Persistent norwesters blew during tho month, which made the countryside very dry, and until tllG fall of .76 inch on the 21st seeds (swede, mangold, and turnip) did not strike too well. On Thursday evening a jolly party was held at the residence of Mr ana Mrs Stephens to bid farewell to Miss M, Hobfen, who is leaving the district* Community singing, sketches, cojmpGti* tioiiß, and games were indulged itij nnd thd giicSts departed at an early hour the following morning.