NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20574, 16 June 1932, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

i —♦- i j RANGIORA. | About; thirty members of the tennis section of tlie Eangiora Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club took part in a I ping-pong' tournament .at the club s rooms on Monday evening. , The tournament was won by Miss I>. Smith. A further round of the Friendly Societies' cards competition for the McPhail silver cup was held on Monday evening. Tho results were. Eangiora M.U.. 1.0.0. F., 532 Foresters, 416; Woodend M.U., 1.0.U.1., 4GG, v. Druids, 457. In tho Town Hall on Wednesday evening a concert was given in aid of the funds of the Returned Soldiers' Association, Eangiora. The music was supplied by the Christcliurch Unemployed orchestra, who were assisted by other Christcliurch artists. Added interest was given by a mannequin parade, staged by Miss I. Geddis. The i eial result was satisfactory. At the conclusion of tho entertainment Mr J. W. MacLeod, president of tho association, thanked the performers for the evening's entertainment. At a meeting of the Eangiora High School Parents' Association, _ held at the school, the following committeo wa3 elected: —Mesdames C. S. Ayers, Archdall, Hargreaves,, I). /B. Ilutchcson, Matthews, Colin Mcintosh, and R. Dalzicl (secretary), tlie Rev. J. Farrar (president), and Mr >5". Goldsbury (parents' representative on the school • council). It was arranged to liold a "Bring and Buy" sale at tho school on July StliKAIKOURA. Notice lias been given by Cr. J'. >- Humni to move at the next meeting of tho County Council: "That the Council meetings be held in the evenings, at a time to bo decided upon." Ihc object of the motion is to give the public an opportunity of attending the council meetings. A football match has been arranged for Saturday next between teams selected from players who have resided in South Canterbury and other members . of the Ivaikoura Club. Following arc tho teams: — South Canterbury —B. Lee. L. Firlun, G. Burke, E. Shirreffs, E. Burgess, G. Betton, J. Nelson, it. Grant, L. Sullivan, B. Sabiston, W. Sabiston, M. Dunn. J. Burgoync, B. Borthwick, Cr. Morris.' and D. Signal. Ivaikoura —G. lvohcrts, A. Gibson. D. Low, "W. Gibson, Williams. K, Robertson, A. Stubbcrsfield, T. Eeardon. 11. Low, F. Low, C. Table-cheque, D. Crawford, Wallace. J. Stack. F. Pablccheque. K. Osmond, L. Boyd, J. Mclnncs, and P. Brondhurst. Tho fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Heart of Dak Lodge was held on Tuesday night, when X.G. Bro. A. Bar--1 ker presided." Sick pay amounting to | £3 10s was passed for payment. | WAIAI'. | At the weekly shoot of the Waiau j Miniature Eiflc Club tho hotty "button i was won by L. Bullock, after shooting | off with W. F. Anderson. In the shoot | for Watson and Little's trophy, T. j Dunbar was tho winner, after shooting i off with E. Hassall, W. F. Anderson, j K. Dunbar, J. Duncan, J. Dyer, J. Holborough, C. Finlayson, and T. Harland. Tho best scores were: —W. F. Anderson 69, K. Dunbar 67, 11. Hassall 67, H. Davies 64, T. Itarlarid 64, It. Croft 64, C. Finlayson 03, J. Oldman 03, J. Dyer 62, and J. Duncan 62. The following | are the leaders for the grand aggregate, the possible being 350: —W. F. Anderson 346, K. Dunbar 342, C. Finlayson 336. P. R. Dunbar 336, E. Hassall 335, H. Davies 334, A. Smale 331, R. Bunz 328. T. Harland 325, E. Croft 323, J. Harland 319, C. Eead 315, and .T. Holborough 315. WAIKARI. The best scores for the Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot were:—K. D. Anderson 69, Les Bowe 69, B. Marsden 08, W. Jane 67, J. Hall 07, T. Dron 06, 11. Marsden 60, J. W. Earl 66, F. Trounce 66, and A. Marsden 06. . TBc winners of the hotty buttons were: — Seniors, K. D. Anderson tind B. Marsden; juniors, Lester Eowo and Eon Smith. Tho leading men for the aggregate cup, lowest night cut out, are: — T. Dron 407, W. McAdam 405, R. Marsden 405, K. D. Anderson 403, Les Rowe ; 403, J. W. Earl 402, Leo Smith 402, W. Jane 399, B. Marsden 397, S. Hall 394, F. Trounce 394, A. Marsden 094, and J. Hall 393. AMBERLEY. Oji Saturday afternoon the second Amberley Company of girl guides celebrated their first birthday. The time was spent in games and songs; and tho j local Association entertained the company at afternoon tea; a feature of the table decorations was the birthday ; cake, which the president; Mrs E, P. j Shier, provided. On Tuesday evening tho Amberley branch of the Plunket Society held its annual dance in the Parish Hall. The hall was decorated for the occasion. OXFORD. The annual meeting of the Oxford Domain Board was held in the Coronation Hall. Present: Messrs F. Debonham (chairman), A. Baxter, D. | Hawke, G. Ryde, and AV. Munn. The j secretary read the balance-sheet for the year ending March 31st, 1932, which showed a credit balance of 6s Id, the receipts being £135 7s lOd and tho expenditure £135 Is 9d. Mr Debenham was unanimously re-eleeted chairman. An ordinary meeting of tlie Board "was then held, all the members being present. Mr Rydo was instructed to obtain the necessary stakes and posts for repairing the fence at' the racecourse reserve. It was decided to reduce the annual rent for the reserve for two years so as to assist the lessee. It was agreed that when the hall was engaged for afternoon teas on sale days that a charge of 3s be made. Accounts amounting to £4O 12s were passed for payment. TAI TAPU. Poi dances, Maori melodies, waiatas, pastimes, and ancient games are included in the programme that is to be given by the visiting Maori Singers in the Tai Tapu Hall on June 25th. There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Tai Tapu Methodist Church Women's Guild. The Rev. N. P. Larsen presided. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—President, Mrs N. P. Larsen; vice-presidents, Mesdames McLachlan, Christian, and D. Watson; secretary, Mrs T. O. Morgan; treasurer, Mrs J. Gilmour; organists, Mesdames G. Watson and B. Peryman: visiting committee, Mesdames Christian, K. Peryman, C. Watson, and P. Dulibu; purchasing committee, Mesdames Gilmour, McLachlan, Tobeck, and Watson. . The treasurer's report showed 'a' credit of £ll 10s 7d.- : ■

At the Tennis Club's •weekly social the prizes for the competition were won by Mrs A. E. Brown and Mr TV. Walls.

CUST. On Sunday evening Bishop West-Wat-son visited St. James' Church, and preaehed to a large congregation. After the service a social was held in the Parish Hall. The Tennis and Croquet Club held their annual dance in the Institute Hall. Winners of Monte Carlos were Miss C. Leslie and Mr R. Whitham, Miss Ilowat and Mr C. Tomlinson; lucky spot waltz, Miss A. Burrows and Mr Francis. Music was supplied by Miss A. Wayland and Mr S. Inns. Extras were played by Miss J. Smith and Mr R. Whitham. Mr Ryde was M.C. The following players will represent Cust at football on Saturday—C. Tomlinson, F. O'Neill, C. Harris, D. Gilby, T. Burrows, E. Catherwood, J. Pickering, M. Kennedy, H. Sail, L. Catherwood. B. Early, A. Gartery, L. Hollow, J. Jack, T. O'Loughlin, M. Forbes, M. Wood, P. O'Loughlin. At a meeting of householders held in tho school on Monday evening the folowing committee was elected: Messrs S. Wood, A. Forbes, E. Ryde, G. Overend, and C. Eaglesome. WOODEND. The parishioners of St. Barnabas' Church, Woodend, held their annual tea on Saturday evening, after which Mrs Heath's concert party gave a programme. Tlie personnel of the concert party was as follows: Misses Stella and Ilita Gibling, Mesdames Heath and Gimblet, and Messrs Heath, Scott, Cutler, and Durie. Mrs D. Shea was accompanist and played also for the dnnce which followed tho concert. Mr T. Gibbs was M.C. During the proceedings Mr R. McDonald exhibited the plans for the proposed new church and quoted the figures of the estimates. It was unanimously decided to proceed with the building. LADBROOKS. The winners of competitions at th-e social held last week were as follows: Misses En a Pickering and Betty McLaughlin, Mrs 11. Pickering, and Messrs J. McCarthy, L. Pickering, and C. Payne. Music was supplied by Mr Gerald McCarthy. Tho annual ball of the Basketball Chib was held on Tuesday night. The l);ill was decorated with greenery, black and. white streamers (the club's colnurs), Japanese lanterns, and balloons. During the evening tliero were many novelty dances, also an exhibition acrobatic dpneo by Mr Smith. Ashby's Band supplied the music. ISLINGTON. Mr George McKnight, of Islington, died recently, after a long illness. He was an old resident of the district. He worked for the New Zealand Refrigerating Company for many years. The funeral took place at the Sydenham Cemetery on Friday. Mr McKnight is survived by five sons and two daughters. Mr Edward McKnight is thft only one now residing in Islington. AKAROA. The annual meeting of the Akaroa High School Sports Club was held on Friday. The balance-sheet showed a debit of £4. It was reported that the combined schools would hold a gift shop nest month, and it was anticipated that tho deficit would be reduced. Officers' were elected as follows: President, Mr G. Armstrong; vice-pre-sidents, members of the High School Hoard and District High School Committee; secretary, Miss A. Kearney; treasurer, Miss S. M. Brown. It was d<>cided to organise a number of functions in aid of tho piano and gramophone fund. At the. annual meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Guild officers for tho ensuing year were elected as follows :—President, Mrs A. F. C. Williamson; vice-presidents, Mrs T. H. M'orcom and Miss M. F. Fyfe; secretary and treasurer, Mrs It. L. Paterson. Ihe annual meeting of the managers of the Trinity Presbyterian Church was held on Saturday. P.-e-sent: The Rev. J. C. McCaw (chairman), Messrs G. McKay, E. Hay, H. Pettigrew (Pigeon Bay), .D. McKay, F. Wills (Duvauchelle), A. J. Orme (Robinson's Bay), H. L. Lewthwaite and J. Kelso (Little Iljver). 11. L. Pnterson, A. J. Clements, T. H. Morcom, A. F. C. Williamson (Akaroa), and R. Bruce (secretary). -Motions of sympathy were passed to tho relatives of Mr It. S. Hay and Mrs J. D. Bruce. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. It vvat" decided that tho various districts be assessed as follows: Akaroa £144, Pigeon Bny £124, Little River £9O, Duvauchelle £26. Wainui £22, Robinson's Bay £lO. The minister's stipend was fixed a.t tho same, amount as last year. Special mention was made of the trood work attained by Mr McCaw during the past year, considerinq; that he travelled extensively on the Peninsula. ROLLESTON. The fortnightly dance was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr S. Ballard was M.C. Mrs Woodward's orchestra supplied the music. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs McEvery and Mr Wilson, and a lucky spot dance by Mrs E. Baird.