NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20448, 19 January 1932, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The death occurred on Saturday at the Christchurch Hospital, after » short illness, of Edward William Gerrity. Mr Gerrity was twenty-three years of age, and' had only recently completed his apprenticeship to the printing trade. He was a very promising young man, and' had come into some prominence through his articles on the West Coast, and for his short stories in the "Otago Witness." Air Gerrity was the only son of Mrs C. J. Gerrity, of High street, Rangiora, and was verv popular. The funeral took place yesterday, at the Anglican Cemetery, Rangiora. Much interest is being shown in Canteruury at present in the question ol highway reconstruction at low cost, the economic position making the cost factor an important one. Under the auspices of the Rangiora County Council. Mr A. D. Paterson, of Christchurch. is to give an address on the subject in the Rangiora Town Hall this evening, and, will also exhibit a 2000 ft film, lent to him by the Highway Educational Board of the United States, descriptive of the latest methods of low cost highway reconstruction. A film illustrating the recent experiments at Islington with a similar class of highway reconstruction also will be screened. Mr J. e Strachan is to preside. KAIKOURA. "Willi the return of the Saturday half holiday, the bowlers turned out on Saturday, and a pleasant time was spent. Washington's team defeated Knight's team by 25 to 24. There was a large attendance at the "shipwreck'-" dunce, held at the Suburban Ball on Saturday night, under the supervision of the Ivowhai I'enma Club. The event was a great success, the dresses worn by some of those present being very unique and producing a deal of merriment. Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss M. Wareham (piano) and Miss J. Warcham (violin), extras being played by Alesdames H. Chapman and I'. O'Connor, Miss Leah Reunion, and Mr Beecroft. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs H Gabites and B. Norrie. The shipwreck costume prizes were won by Miss M. Smith and Mr L. Grimwood. Miss Nancy Wass (Christehurch) is at present the guest, of Miss Alma Flower. Mrs S. M. Williamson and Miss Margaret Williamson, who have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs Withers, returned to Christchurch yesterday. Mr and Mrs F. S. H. Warner, who have been spending their holidays in the Nelson district, have returned to Kaikoura. Plaviii" on Takahanga Domain on Saturday. Sabiston's team (184) defeated Hobbs's team (181) after a very interesting game. The scorers for Sabiston's team wore: Scott 39, I< arrant 20, Smith 35. IVecroft 12. Baijpv (not out) 49. and T,. Snbiston 24. HobbsV team: nifldell ' ("retired) M). Renner ("retired 43 Drabble "<) Hobbs 15 T>. O'Cnllaghnn 12. Williams 10Bowline for the winners. Tarrant took throe for 65. Ws'lls fo-'r for 63. I~ SnbUton one for two. For the losers. Hobbs four for 35. M"in three for 4_. Borthwic.k three for 41HANMER SPRINGS. The monthlv. meeting of the Fire Board was held i" the Fire Brigade station on Thursday hist, Mr James Ash ton presiding over a full attendance of; .members. -Mr James Malison was unanimously .elected .chairman for ■the ensuing year.' -' ■;■•'" ■■•■■.■*•• ■■ The adjourned annual meeting was then held, Mr James Manson presiding. The rules, as revised, were then submitted, and passed with a few minor alterations. Mr Manson was unanimously elected president, and Mr H. Roche, vice-presi-dent. Mr James Ash ton, the retiring president, was elected a life member of the brigade for his services during the past two years. • The Waiau cricket team playe" against Hanmer in the Amnri bubAssociation's cricket competitions on Saturday, Hanmer proving the winners bv 81 runs. ~. . ~ 'The best scores for «amii were 1Burberv 25, Cullen 15, Chaffey 14. R. Herdman took three wickets for dU runs. O. Loughlm four, for 1- Unit one for 29. Deardon one for 19. Hie best scores for Hanmer were : Hart oV, not out. M. B. F McKav 20, retired. R. Herdman <>9 "1, Rutherford took two wicket« for 1G and J. Burberv one tor eigiit Mr H E Lawrence, of Christchurcli. has expressed his willingness to bring up n team for Saturday next. The Golf Club played the first round or the Rutherford cleek competition during the week-end. |(1 The best scores so Kir a 'c: - »*■ '- McKnv. 72-U-ra- E. Tomlmsoa. 87--3-o9: Miss M. > errett &»- 30-m.-MssK Parsons i\ — H ~ , „ ■-' and A. Beid, , 4—6—bß.

CHEVIOT. Mrc C KiK'li'iul (Hamilton), who has boon staying with Mi« U. Korhes Crystf.ll Brook, returned north last Thursday. SCARGILL. There was a fair attendance at the ,„ontl,!y meeting of the Women's In■titute'on Thursday afternoon in the Scargill Hall. A very interesting demonstration of papier maohe wort was civen bv Mrs Barker of Christehureb, who also exhibited several useful ai tides made in this way. A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mrs E. Gardner, was passed to Mrs Barker tor her demonstration. A competition tor the best pair of moccasins was won by Mrs W. Fleminji. The roll cull lor |ammakiim and preserving limts was well icsprmdcd to, and in order to keep tor leferenee for members the valuable recipes and hints, it was decided to start a'cookcrv hook, to be in the charge of Mrs t? Coe. Afternoon tea was provided bv the hostesses for the meeting, Me-dames .). Meikle. W Trench. B. Coe. and A. Fox. The hostesses for the next monthlv meeting will be Mesdamos G Gr«'ig. M. Gihb, J. Scott, and A. Stone. A lijjht south-wester on Monday riiortiinti with a drizzle at times, developed into n series of squalls, and in the early afternoon heavy rain commenced to fall The rainfall recorded by 3 o'clock in the afternoon was 32 r>oints, brinirin« the total fall since the !<o«mnins; of the year up to exactly lin. l'r<»vious falls, however, have been lilht and scattered and of little benefit to the parched country, beinfi usually followed bv sttout nor'-wester." 3 which ouiel-ly dried iin the 'moisture. There :irn in'lica- 1 ; mis of more rain, which is much needed. CUST. Playing on the home grounds on Siitiisduy. the Cust cricket team suffered a defeat from Kaiapoi A. Cust in the fust innings made o9 and in the second innings 42 (H. Sail 11, E. Smith 21. R. lirunsdcu 12, 15. Finch 16). Kaiapoi A, first innings, made 13S (A. Gordon 32, C Pcarce 77 not out. Beer 13). Smith fnd Sail bowled best for Cust. Beer, Gordon, aud Hopkins bowled beat lor Kaiapoi.

FERNSIDE. Playing in their last competi taon match at Amberley on Saturday, the Fernside cricketers drew with the home team. Batting first, Amberley scored 188 (C Adams 43, 13.. Adams 3o retired : M. Hadler 21, C. Hadley.2o V/.Boyoe 19 V. Rhodes 17). At time, Ff. we're three down for 87 (C. ™ 45 not out, J. Sinclair 22 J.■ Sniitn not out). Bowling for Amberley, £. Boyce took one for 9, C. Hadley one or 14 and W. Boyce one for 20. The best with the ball for Fernside were D Milne three for 39 and IS. Mmchmgton three for 40. MARSHLAND. On Saturday afternoon, before a l;,r"e attendance of residents ana friends, the newly-formed tennis court at Marshland was officially opened by Mr It. W Hawke. M.P., patron of the Marshland Sports Club. Introducing Mr Hawke, the president of the club (Mr W. M. Clark) outlined the history relative to the formation of the Lenms court in the ens trict. In the absence of a local p.irK, the erection of the court was n.acte possible bv Mr J. R. Stackwood s offer of the use of his section; by Mr \\- Waußh allowing tons of clay to m taken from his farm to fill up ™<ljeve\ the section, and bv much voluntary work on the part of a few residents ot the district. . ~,■_ Mr Hawke, alter an interesting -™ dress, untied the ribbons— >» ™° club's clours—and declared the cort open. Mrs T,es Wilson heme: the only lad-v members she was asked to drne the" first ball The first set «»niprnw<l Mrs Wilson and Mr Cecil Booker, Mrs Stackwood. and Mr Arthur Jacob. The committee responsible for the « in- of the cerommiv comprised Messrs WT M. Clark. Booker A Jacob JWilson. J. TI Rtaokwood. M. Ki«nn owski, R. H. Monk, nnd W. K Stur"'The function was concluded by a dance in the evenin-. Music .Inrinor the afternoon nnd evening was supplied nv n radio set. kindly lent >7 n frmnd. and Mrs Chennell and Mr Sibbaki. OURUHIA. The Ouruliia School Committee mot it, the school on January 12th. It was decided that the school picnic, which was postponed owing to gala activities in December last, should be held on February 4th at Stewart s "VrAlex. .UucMilhui (Ouruhia) returned on Saturday from a cycling trip to the Franz Josef Glacier. Mr L. Cade, of Ouruhia, of Messrs T. Borthwick and Sons' local works, states that lambs are coming in very f-.-eelv, and the season is likely to be a big one. The lambs, on the whole, arc lighter than in more favourable seasons. ~ In spite of the dry season, crops ot wheat and oats now being harvested on Cbutts r.sland show promise of very good yields. One farmer on the island expects his wheat to thresh out at 90 bushels. The dry season is somewhat less severe on nianv of the silty lowl.yin«r farms in this locality, through v hich there is considerable seepage from the Wuimnkariri. BURWOOD. The Uunvood Public library Committee held its bi-monthly meeting on Saturday, when the following members were present: Messrs Rowse (chairman), Palmer, Small, and Hcroyd (secretary), and Mesdnraes Rowje and Freeman. It was decided to have a free complimentary card social on January 30th, when * the season's aggregate prizes will be presented. It was decided to close the donation competition on February 27th. The secretary reported satisfactory balances in hand and Mesdames Freeman and Delaney and Mr Small were authorised to purchase a stock of new books and magazines. TAI TAPU. Mr Henry Ding, a highly-esteemed farmer-resident of Tai Tauu, passeU away on Sunday morning at the Christilnirch Hospital. The news of his death came as a gi eat surprise to many, for he had always enjoyed excellent health until a few days ago, when he went for t holiday to Christehurch. Becoming vciv ill, he was removed to the hospital, where bo died. Mr Bing was 77 years of age, was born in Wistable. Kent, England, and arrived in New Zealand about 50 years ago, after which be married and settled in the Oxiord district. From there he came to the Oreeiipark district and eventually settled in Tai Tapu. Mr Bing possessed a cheerful disposition and. his familiar figure, with his pony and his tuneful whistle, was well known round the distiict. Much sympathy is expressed for his widow aiid two daughters. Mrs .John Mangels and Mrs C Martin COpawiO.

HORNBY. Dr. V. W. Helmore relumed from Wellington on Saturday. .Mr Trevor linker (Hornby) has returned from ;i visit to Auckland ana Rotoruu The employees of Messrs Ivemplboriie, I'rosser and Co., Hornby, held a most enjoyable picnic at Waikuku on Saturday. The weather was ideal. Great credit is due to the committee, who forked hard and made the day such a success Results of races were:—Boys' race, 10 years to 13 years: G. Finnie 1, D. Robinson 2 Girls' race, 10 to 13 years. G. Wilhelm 1, B. Finnie 2. Old men's race: A. Finnie 1, S. Gillett 2 tv.P. Handicap: H. Johnston 1, H. Chalklen 2. Singles ladies' race: Miss M. MeKenzie I. Miss Hornby 2. Married ladies' race: Mrs FI. Chalklen 1, Mrs Thomas 2. Committee men's race -. V Dyer 1. Gillett 2. Stepping competition : Mrs Stanley 1, Miss McKenzie 2. Nail-driving competition : Miss M. McKenzie 1, Miss Davis 2. At the conclusion of the programme, Mr Telford, works manager, presented the prices. The cricket mutch between the T7rlwin and Hornby teams was completed an Saturday, ending in a win for Urlwins. Urhvins. first innings, 177 (Rich u7, Kent 45. Robertson 24); Wellsmore took six wickets. Second innings, 94 for four wickets (Rich 62. Moare 23). Hornby, first innings. 78 Kent, seven wickets for 34. Second innings. 96 (Standeven 37, Lennox 25); Mackie took four wickets. HORORATA. A pleasant and successful dance, organised by the Hororata Hall Committee., was held in the Hororata Public Hall on Saturday evening, when there were numerous visitors present from other districts. Music for the dancing was provided by Miss H. Maffev (piano). Mr F. Wright (cornet), a lid Mr R Felton (drums). Extras were played bv Mrs A. Oliver and Miss Wollenditle, of Christchurch. Mr T. V Might was M.C. Between 8 and 9 a.m.. on . Monday a welcome drizzling rain set in from the soti'-wost. accompanied by a told sou'-west wind, and at 12 o clock 14 points had been recorded, with drizzling rain still falling. Miss J. Maddison, Waikuku; and Miss N jar ma n are guests of Mrs JBallugh. "Hillcrost." Mrp R. IX Gray has returned home after a holiday spent in ChristchurchMis Watson and family, Papanui, are staving with relatives at Hororata. Miss' E. Jessop and Miss M. Beau-

vais, Ashburton, are spending a holiday with Mrs F. S. Barrett. Miss Doris Barrett left lor Shirley on Sunday to spend a holiday with Mrs C Je'ssdp. Miss C. Main. Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs R. Keltic. Mrs B. Foster and family and Airs H Parker are staying at New Brighton A raii-lv large number of the Hororata school children, their parents and friends attended the Combined Schools District picnic, which was held at New Brighton on Saturday. The weather was fine and one and all enjoyed the day at the beach. GLENROY. The annual picnic of the Gleuroy School was held at New Brighton Beach on Saturday, the weather conditions being perfect. There was a large attendance ol parents and friends, and a most enjoyable time was spent. „ Miss A. Ranee of Mabel Bush.. Southland, has been appointed teacher at the local school, and will commence duties on Monday. February Ist. Mr and Mrs ' Smith and family. Christchurch, who spent the Christmas and New Year holidays camping at ''Ro?kwOod." returned to Christcliurch at the week-end. WEEDONS. On Saturday a friendly game of cricket was played between the local team and a team from Southbridge. Weedons made 218 runs (Green IC2 retired, Wilson 38, Marshall 29, Hayes 15 retired. McTlwraith 12, Walker 11) and Southbridge 103 (Mackie 47, Howatson 16, Hemmings 11, Taiaroa 11). For Southbridge Nidd and Howatson and for Weedons Marshall, Green, and Walker took the wickets.