NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20563, 3 June 1932, Page 8

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The general meeting of the congregation of the Rangiora Methodist circuit was held in the Methodist schoolroom on Wednesday evening to consider arrangements for holding the annual flower show, bazaar, and luncheon. There was a largo attendance, the Rev. S. Henderson presiding. ... J The secretary, in presenting his an- j nual report and balance-ssheet, saiu f the last flower show and bazaar was a success, although the financial results were considerably below the previous year's. The balance-sheet showed receipts to have' been £lO4 3s, and expenses £32 lis 9d, leaving a credit balance of £7l lis 3d, tho amount having been paid over to the trustees of the Bible class building fund. The report and balance-sheet were decided to hold the flower show bazaar, and luncheon again this year' on September 27th, if the dax; is suitable. Mr W. A. Rowse was reappointed hon. secretary, and Mr r. H. LoveU assistant secretary. \ flower show committee was appointed. with Mr T. F. May as convenor. A luncheon committee was appointed with Mrs C. S. Ayers, Mrs 1. Mcintosh, and Miss Harman as convenors. , j \ motion of sympathy was passed i with Mrs Henderson in the death of her mother. KAIKOURA. On Tuesday morning 14 degrees of frost were registered, and on Wednes--day 11 degrees. . Mr 'R. McGillivray, of the Agricultural Department, arrived in Kaikoura on Wednesday, to investigate matters relative to the Government's small farm scheme. He returned to Chnstchurch on Thursday. Air J. Griffiths, stock inspector, will be the local organiser in connexion with the scheme. Mr Lance Workman, who is on the staff of the Wellington Broadcasting Station, is at present spending a holiday with his parents in Kaikoura. Tho quarterly summoned meeting ot the Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge, Kaikoura, was held on Tuesday evening, the N.G., Bro. V. Chapman, presiding. The election of officers for the ensuing term resulted as follows: N.G., Bro. A. Bucker; \ J* l- . 0 -*' J. Kerr; E.S., Bro 6. Eaton; L 31., Bro. D. Doyle, P G.: 1.P.15.G. bio. V. Chapman: R.S.N.G., Sis. I. Doyle, P.G., L.S.N.G. Sis. J. Thomas; R.S.V.G., Bro. H. Gilhng; L.S.V.G., Bro. E. Smith; warden, bis. M. JUitoii, guardian. Bro. L. babiston Ihe elected officers were installed into office and thanked members for their support.

hanmer springs. ! The following are the meteorological records taken at the State Forest Serlice Station for the month of May, 1922: Barometer—Mean for month, 29.80; maximum, 30.23; minimum, 29.20. Temperature in Shade—Mean maximum. 53.55; mean minimum, 32.81; extreme maximum, 64.2; extreme minimum, 21.0. Exposed Thermometer—Mean terres- , tial radiation, 26.79 ; minimum, 11.3. Wind—Average daily velocity, 47.UU 1 miies; maximum, 354 miles; total mileage for month, 1457 miles. Kainfall—Total for month /.31in; number of days on which ram fell, 14; maximum fall on the 13th, 1.91 m. Bright Sunshine—Total for month, 131.0 hours; maximum, 8.2 hours; number of days without sunshine,^s. Frosts—Total for month, 21; aiax 1mum. 20.7. A young people s social evening tor the members of the hospital staff was held in tho Anglican Church House on Monday nignt. A presentation was made to Miss W. Withell, who has resigned from .the staff and is leaving Hanmer. Miss Vera Slater presented Miss "Withell with a handbag. CHEVIOT. • An enjoyable jkitehen afternoon was spent at tho resident-® of Mrs G. Lrown, "Dunbarton," Cheviot, in honour of Miss S. MacKay, whose marriage will take place shortly. Iheie were a large number of guests present. Competitions were won by Mrs Honeybone, Mrs J. Williams, Misses I. M. Orchard, and G. Morgan. During the ! afternoon items were contributed by | Mrs A. Elliott (song), Miss F. M. Orchard (recitation), and Miss G. Morgan (piano selections). A meeting of the Cheviot Collie Club was held in the Public Hall on Tuesday evening. The president, Mr J. L. EnRor, presided. Present: Messrs J. Paton, C. Denton, Jas. McAdain, H. McAdam, D. G. Williams, B. McAdam, John McAdam. J. Flaherty, 1). McLaren, T. Wilkinson, M. ' McPhcrson, C. England,, G. Telfer, P. F. Childs, E. Winskill, and H. C. Renner. The secretary reported that he had received a good response to the special prize-list in the form of gifts and trophies, for the forthcoming trials. Stewards for the trials were elected. The committee was informed that Mr G. It. MacI'onald had offered to lend the sheep tor the trials. It was decided to have a working bee on the grounds on June I.Olh. The following new members were elected Messrs M. Smith, A. Macfarlnne, V. McEvedy, W. D. Crossley, R. Clifford, and C. I>. Crossley. It was decided to adhere to the rules that no late entries be received.

LEITHFIELD. The half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Leithfield Lodge of Oddfellows was held on Saturday. Bro. W. Jamieson presided. The election of officers resulted as follows;—Bro. S. Thompson, N.G., A. Dimocks, V.G., E.S. Bro. C. Lewis, lecture master. Past-Graud Bro. G. Robertson installed the newly-elected officers. HORORATA. The following are the meteorological observations as recorded by Mr G. L. Iljght, Hororata, Cor May, 1932: Ifain fell on ten days, the heaviest fall (63 points) being on the 23rd. The total rainfall for the month was 301 points, and for May, 1931, 164 points. Eighteen frosts were recorded during the month, the most severe being 14 degrees on the 27th. The hockey team to meet Kimberle.y at Kimberley oil Saturday is Misses I. Hore, I. Phillips, A. Wells, P. Oliver, E. Chapman, E. Tborne, J. Wells, M. Fuller, M. Hunt, H. Phillips, and M. Wells. ~ Mrs B. C.'Rutherford, who has.been a patient in the Hobson Street Private Hospital in Wellington! is now improving slowly. WEST EYRETON. The monthly meeting of the Cust and West Eyreton branch of the Farmers' Union was held in the West Eyreton Hall.' Mr E. A... Woodfiekl presided. Mr E. McGillivray, of the Agricultural Department, gave an address on varied subjects, including the Department's experiments' with manure, Hawke's Bay ryegrass, Montgomery clover, a proposed irrigation scheme for Canterbury, and small farmers for the unemployed. Mr J- Smith was appointed representative in the West Eyreton district to

report ou any lands available for small holdings and the suitability of any applicants for holdings. During the evening Mr 11. Tallott, ou bchaif of the branch, presented the secretary, Mr Arthur Gartery, with a gold watch for past services and also spoke of the excellent manner in which he had carried out his duties. Mr Gartery suitably replied. DARFIELD. A pleasant evening was recently spent, at Mr ami Mrs If. S. Williams's residence, when a surprise party called at their home. During the evening games, competitions, and dancing were enjoyed by those present, and musical items were given by Misses It. and D. Cullen.