NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20619, 8 August 1932, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. In the course of his mission to collect information regarding the unemployment among youths, for a report to the Government, Mr A. K Ansell, M.P., paid a visit to the Rangiora High School on Friday afternoon, accompanied by Mr P. B. OHmie, to discuss with the authorities a proposal to provide scientific training for boys taking up agricultural pursuits. He was met by Mr J. E. Strachan, principal of the school, and Misses 0. I. Jennings and W. A. Banks, of the Board of Governors. Mr Ansell fully explained the plan to give the farm boys scientific instruction in agriculture for two month*- out of the year, thereby giving them a chance to become more than mere farm labourers. He was much impressed with the facilities offered at the Eangiora High School and its 114 acres farm for carrying out such a scheme. Mr Ansell was sured of the hearty support of the school authorities if the Government saw fit to adopt his scheme. Mr Strachan said that at least 40 boys could be taken at the school, provided board and lodging accommodation could be provided. It was suggested that the use of some of the Government canvas hutments at Parnassus could be obtained and a portion of the school ground could be formed into a camp- Before leaving Mr Ansell thanked the members of the Board and Mr Strachan for the very cordial promise of assistance he had received. Mr W. Nash, M.P., for Hutt, addressed between 50 and 60 people in the Rangiora A. and P. Hall on Saturday evening, on the general economic situation, and, speaking as a Labour member, criticised the present policy of the Government, and blamed it for the present unemployment in the country. The policy of the Labour Party included bulk purchasing and financial control, the means including a State Bank. Mr Nash criticised the present unemployment schemes as tending to increase unemployment. It would have been better, he said, to have given the dole straight out. Mr Nash was given a good hear ing and at the close of his address a number of questions were asked. The Mayor, Mr W. A. Rowse, presided.

KAIAPOI. The Kaiapoi Borough Hail was officially opened on Saturday evening, when a very enjoyable dance was held by the Kaiapoi branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association to mark the occasion, the Mayor and borough councillors attending. The Mayor (the Rev. W, H. A. Vickery), in referring to the benefit the- hall would be to the borough, reviewed the negotiations between the council and the l!klucation Department concerning the taking over of the school buildings in place of the Drill Hall destroyed by fire. The hall was already proving a great advantage to the town. The girl guides, boy scouts, St. John's Ambulance, and the returned soldierß had been allotted club rooms, and in future it was hoped, by taking down a partition and enlarging the social room, to have space for any large function that might be held in the borough. He congratulated the members of the Returned Soldiers' Association in the work they had carried out in placing their rooms in order. Mr J. Gordon, president of the Returned Soldiers' Association, thanked the Borough Council for its assistance in renovating the social room. If the room was enlarged it was proposed to revive the annual R.S.A. ball, which in years past had been the dance of. the winter season. As .a means of keeping up the interest in the association is was intended to hold frequent social eveninns, the next being a "500" card tournament on August 27th. Since the association had had rooms of their own the membership had increased considerably. Music for, the dancing was played bv Mrs Oilvie and Mr E. Trousselot, Mr A. Hirst acting as M.C. CHEVIOT, The usual monthly meeting of the St. John's Ladies' Guild was held in the lounge rooms of the Public Hall on Thursday afternoon. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Lawry and Sister Scott. Mrs A- 0- Fuller offered her sitting room for future meetings. It was decided that members of the Guild take turns to clean the church, and arrangements were made for cleaning until the end «t the year. Mrs G. Widdup was accorded a hearty vote of thanks f° r cleaning the church during the past year. A sixpenny bring-and-buy was well responded to during the afternoon. WOODEND. Winners in the competitions at the fortnk'htly school social were Mesdames Gibling and Shepherd, and Messrs Cassidy and Shilton. The monthly circuit fellowship meeting was held at Waikuku. In spite of the cold there was a fair muster. In the" absence of Mr J. Tull, the chair was taken by the minister. There was an interesting discussion on "Prayer and the Power of Divine Grace." The funeral of Mr James Judson, which took place on Friday afternoon was attended by a large and representative gathering. There was a service in the Methodist Church, conducted by the R«v. H. Ford, with Mrs A. Smith at the organ. The burial service wa& read by Mr Ford, after which Mr H. Little read the burial rituaj of the Oddfellows Lodge, of which Mr Judson was a foundation member. His four sons-in-law Messrs D. Hewitt (Woodend), W Bowman (Riccarton). B. J. Archer (St Albans), and J. Ballinper (Woodend), acted as pall-bearers. Wreaths were =ent by his family, the Sefton Dairy Company, and Leicester Matson and Sons. HORNBY, The Hornby third prSde fpotbnll team held its weekly dance at the Orange Hornby, on Saturday evenino;. There was a fair attendance, the wintrv weather making a big difference to the usual numbers. Tom Labor's orchestra supplied thr music. Miss Ngareta Kenworthy played the extras. Mr Ron Fahey acted as M.C. The Monte Carlo one-step was won by Miss Doris Bieham and Mr Frank M"K~nzie. Miss Monica McKenzie won the competition.

TEMPLETON. Miss Phillis Godber, of Silverstream, Wellington, is the guest of Mr G. P. Kissel, Templeton. During the week-end a match was played on the Templeton golf links with a visiting team from the Oxford Club. The visitors were beaten by two matches, the results as follows (Oxford names first): McNatty and Bringans beat Anderson and Banett, McKinney and Minty lost to Neil and Jones, Sharps and inwood beat Allen and Lattimore, Bringans beat Anderson, McNatty lost to Banett, McKinney lost to Neil, Minty lost to Jones, Sharpe lost to Allan, Inwood beat Lattimore. The links were in good order in spite ot th« rain and snow, and were well patronised by visitors from other clubs whose links could not be played on. LINCOLN. A meeting of the Lincoln Public Hall Committee was held on Wednesday evening, Mr W. Hopley presiding. It was reported that the Saturday evening dances continued to be very successful. It was decided to organise a bazaar in the spring in aid ot the hall funds, and to invite the Tennis Club and the Recreation Ground Domain to join in the function. KIMBERLEY, A social evening was held at the Kimberley Hall reoently in honour ot Mr and Mrs J. R. Manson, who were recently married. Mr W. Syme, on behalf of the residents, presented the guests of the evening with a silver tea service. Misses O. Gamble and E. Reveley, on behalf of the Hockey Club, presented Mrs Manson with a isdroom clock, and Mr G. C. Iteveley bpoke on behalf of the Cricket Club. Mr Manson suitably responded. Music for the dance was supplied by Messrs A. Hart and S. Syme, and Miss D. Cullen contributed an extra. Mr G. C. Iteveley was M.C. Musical items were eiven by Misses Hi. and D. Cullen, M. Bates, and Messrs F. Bull, A. Hart, and S. Hart. The accompaniments were played by Misses M. Bates and Y. Begg and Mr F. Bull In spite of the wintry conditions there was "a fair attendance at the Hockey and Cricket Clubs' fortnightly social. Competitions were won by 31 is G. Masterton, Mrs F. Manson, Mr A. Reinsford, and Mr P. J. Bearaan. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr A, Hart and Mr J. It. Manson was M.C. DARFIELD. The fortnightly social conducted by the Dnrficld Bowling. Croquet, and Tennis Club was held in the Memorial Hall and was well attended. Music tor the dancing was supplied by Mr A. Hart, and extras were provided by Mr L. VVestwood. Prizes wero won by Aiiss Jenkins (Hororata) and Messrs X. Westwond and it. Reid. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ladies' Committee of the club was held in tli<» lounge of tho hall. The president (Mrs D. McMillan) occupied the chair. Arrangements were made in connexion with the supper for the Leap Year ball. Mrs W. Stott wns again elected as convener. Amusing competitions were enjoyed, and musical items provided. Many useful articles were received, as well as gifts (if money. Mr and Mrs J. Gunn, who were recently married, wero the guests at a social evening held in the Darfield Memorial Hall on Thursday evening. Over one hundred friends and residents wero present. For dancing, the music was supplied by Messrs A. Hart and S. Syme. Extras were played by Mr L. Westwood. Items were given by Mrn A. Stott, Miss Bates, Messrs C. Senley, and F. Bull, tho accompanists being Mrs Senlev and Miss D. Robinwm. Mr P. Morrison presented the guests of the evening with a pair of crystal candlesticks as a token of the of the residents of tho d ; strict. Mr Gunn suitably responded. Numerous apologies wero received from friends who were lmaMo to bo present. Mr ,/. H. Syme was M.C.

WEEDONS. At the fortnightlv social last Saturday at Weedons the prizes were won bv Miss Davison, Rolleston, and Mr W. Philips. There was a good attendance. —■"-'■ i ' *