NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20906, 13 July 1933, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. Invitations for the Rangiora High School old pupils annual ball on August 9 have been issued. Miss Jean Hanna, Oxford, is the secretary. There was a good attendance at a concert given in the Oddfellows' on Tuesday evening by Miss Rogers and her pupils, in aid of the boy scout troop The programme consisted of recitations, songs, and instrumental items Numbers by the juvenile choir were well received. At the close Mr C S. Ayers, on behalf of the scouts, thanked all those who had assisted. In the second round of the friendly societies' card competitions for the McPhail cup the results were:—Rangiora Druids 456 points, Woodend 1.0.0. F., M.U., 424; Hangiora, 1.0.0.F.. M.U., 490, Foresters 429; Ohoka 1.0.0. F. 3 There was a fair attendance at the Rangiora Workers' Educational Association class on Monday evening. The subject studied was "Humorous Short Stories." Readings were given by Mrs Ironsides and Messrs C. S. Ayers, O. Cruickshanks, J. E. Strachan, and R. H. Ellis. A new series of popular lectures will be commenced next Monday when Mr G. C. Beattie will deliver an illustrated lecture entitled, "Comets and Meteors." A meeting of the Rangiora High School Board of Governors was held on Tuesday. Present: Messrs C. I. Jennings (chairman), J. Stevenson, C. Rands, W. A. Banks, and W. A. Rowse. The treasurer's statement showed a debit balance of £llß 12s 9d. The committe accepted the terms of the Borough Council for the use of the council chamber as a meeting place. It was decided to forward a letter of thanks to the director of Lincoln College for an invitation to the agricultural pupils to visit the college. The principal, Mr J. E. Strachan, reported that 30 pupils had availed themselves of the opportunity to visit Lincoln College. A very enjoyable and profitable time had been spent. The roll number was 226. Miss Beattie had completed her term as relieving teacher, and Miss McDonald had taken up her duties. He expressed appreciation of Miss Beattie's services. The staff had under consideration a modification of the curriculum previously outlined. The main difference was an attempt to make the study of social adjustment as effective as the study of physical adjustment, an improvement he thought- desirable, in view of the attention the world had been forced to give to these matters. Speaking on the proposed change Mr Strachan said that some understanding of the application of natural laws to social movements was a necessary part of education to-day, and the schools should not leave these entirely to newspapers, Alms, radio, and other propagandist agencies. The report was appro/ed. The agricultural committee reported having made an inspection of the farm and found everything satisfactory. Twelve cows were in milk and doing well. They were being fed on mangolds and hay. Manurial and variety trials had'been laid down by the Department of Agriculture. Deep ploughing was in progress where possible, and will be completed in about a month. The variety trial of potatoes had proved very interestnig. Dakotas gave the best results, the vield being 12.3 tons an acre, Arran Banner 10.3 tons, Kerr's Pink 10.7, and Aucklanders 10.2. King Edward and Commonwealth Blue returned the poorest yields.

KAIKOURA. At the "flag 500" tournament on Monday night there was a good attendance of players from all parts of the district. Mrs Gibson and Messrs E. Williams and P. Morris tied with Mrs Garrett and Messrs L. Garrett and W. Laugesen. In the play off both tables won flags on the first hand and in the second Mrs Garrett carried the flag to her table. Ten and a half degrees of frost was registered in Kaikoura on Tuesday and degrees yesterday. Three games of hockey will be played at Takahanga Domain on Saturday, when Kaikoura players will meet representatives from Blenheim. The games should be well contested and Kaikoura players are expected to give a good account of themselves. The death occurred at the Kaikoura Hospital on Monday morning of Miss Jean Fenwick Harle, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Thomas Harle, aged 32, after an illness of about three weeks. Miss Harle was highly esteemed in the district and took a keen interest in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association and the Anglican Church.

A meeting of the Kaikoura Football Club was held in the Drill Hall on Monday. Two tenders were received for the conveyance of players to Waikari on Saturday, and that of Messrs Curran's Motors was accepted. On July 22 the old timers will play their match on Takahanga Domain. It was suggested that an interesting curtainraiser would be a school game, and it was decided to try to arrange a team to play the High School team on that date.

WAIKARI. A meeting of those interested in the formation of workers' educational classes in Waikari was held at the vicarage. It was decided to take the elementary box scheme in art, music, and literature, and to hold classes iortnightly. Mr J. Johnson gave an address on the scheme. Those present took part in the reading of two plays, "Rabbits," a New Zealand play, by V. Targuse, and "The Miracle," by Hausman. Thirteen degrees of frost was recorded in Waikari on Tuesday morning, and 10 degrees yesterday, followed by a dense fog, which did not disperse until about 10 a.m. OXFORD. A public meeting was held in the Coronation Hall on Tuesday to elect five members to the Oxford Domain Board. Mr F. Debenham, chairman of the Domain Board, presided. Mr Hawke, one of the retiring members, complimented those present on the interest taken in the affairs of the board. The chairman asked for nominations, and mentioned that three of the present members were offering their services again. Eleven nominations were and the following were elected, the first three being members of the present board: Messrs A. Baxter, G. Ryde, F. Debenham, H. Parish, and C. E. Brown. The Rev. A. Ashcroft moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, scrutineers, and secretary, which was unanimously carried. The new board afterwards met and arranged for the first meeting to take place in the Coronation Hall at 8 p.m. on September 12. MARSHLAND. There was a good attendance at the school committee's fortnightly euchre party on Tuesday. The prize-winners were Miss D. Goode and Mr F. Kiesanowski. The lady's aggregate prizes were won by Mrs Reg. Crozier, after playing off with Mrs E. Quaid, and the men's went to Mr G. Chisnall. ROLLESTON. The weekly social and dance was held in the Memorial Hall. There was a good attendance. The prize-win-ners were Mrs Thorpe, Mrs Brosnahan, Mr S. Pearce and Mr G. Alfeld. The dance music was supplied by Mrs Burgess, Mr Burgees, and Mr P. Serra. Mr S. Dallard was master of ceremonies.

SEFTON. An enjoyable euchre party, arranged by the school committee, was held in the Saltwater Creek schoolroom. The highest scorers were Mrs Pawsey and Mrs Epplett, and Messrs C. Lewis and H. A. Eder. After supper a dance was held, the music being supplied by Mrs G. Lang, jun., Misses Kate and Daisj Eder, and Mr T. McGowan. The ladies' handicap shoot, heia on the Sefton miniature rifle range, lesulted: Mi& J. Ford 65, Miss E. Ford 64, Miss N. Mehrtens 64, Mrs A. Ashworth 63, Miss J. Wallace 63, Mrs D. L. McGowan 63," Mrs C. D. Petrie 63, Mrs W. H. Wilson 62, Mrs G. Cartini CI, Mrs J. D. Lang 56, Miss L. Rountree 56, Mrs R. J. McGowan 53, Miss M. McGrath 49, Mrs C. Batchelor 42. The best scores by the men were: R. Johnstone 69, A. Forbes 68, S. Topp 67, W. Stringer 66, F. H. Ford 66, J. Peach 06, M. Wallace 64, R. Hanna 63, C. Batchelor 60. R. Johnstone shot for the second round of the Clarke Shield, firing 25 shots before dropping his handicap of two, thus winning from F. H. Ford, who fired 24 shots before losing his handicap. The Kaiapoi Working Men's Club travelling team visited Sefton for a match with the local team. The home team won by four points, the scores being: A. Forbes 70, R. Johnstone 70, P. Topp 70, J. Quick 69, A. Ashworth 66. The Sefton team also competed lor the Ashburton Shield, and its scores were: A. Ashworth 99, A. Forbes 98, .T. Quick 98, P. Topp 98, R. Johnstone 97. The Workers' Educational Association study circle met in the Methodist Church parlour on Tuesday evening, when Goldsmith's comedy. "She Stoops to Conquer." was read by the members

SOUTHBROOK. The Southbrook School Diamond Jubilee Committee met on Monday evening. Mr R. Mcintosh was appointed chairman. The secrelary reported having received several letters from former pupils, those ol special interest being from Mr Harloe Thompson and Mr Frank Thompson, sons of the first headmaster of the school. In response to a request, the YA stations had broadcasted the coming celebrations. The dates fixed for the jubilee celebrations were December 30 (Saturday), December 31, and January' 1, 1934. Saturday afternoon would be devoted to a reception, roll call, and short speeches, with a banquet in the Coronation Hail in the evening. On Sunday a united service would be held in the Methodist Church grounds, on the site where the first school was held while the present school was being built. The Monday gathering would include sports for children anS old pupils in the morning, a swimming carnival in the afternoon, and a dance in the evening. It was also decided to publish a booklet of the history of the school, and all teachers will be asked to assist in its compilation.

CLARKVILLE. Misses Doris Holland and Hazel GrifTen were joint hostesses at a social held in the Clarkville Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Each guest brought a gift for the bran tub at the forthcoming flower snoy, which is being arranged by members of the Methodist Church. Afternoon tea was handed round. Items were contributed by Mrs Burnett and Miss N. Keetley. The following were winners of competitions: Jumbled names of flowers, Mrs Marshall; drawing competition, Miss Wiggins; book title. Mrs Marshall; local names. Mrs Robson. There was a good attendance at the fortnightly social held on Tuesday. Novelty dances were won by Mr and Mrs F. Heald, Miss M. Cherry and Mr L. Tavendale. Winners of euchre prizes were as follows:—Women, Mrs G. Hassall 1. Miss B. Schlup 2; men, Mr Cecil Vaughan 1, Mr Eric Tavendale 2. Aggregate prizes for the first six nights were awarded to: Mrs Robson and Mr J. Tozer. The consolation prizes fell to Miss R. Piper and Mr W. Robson.

HORNBI. A meeting of the vestry of the St. Columba Church was held on Monday. Present: The Rev. Hubert Jones (vicar), Messrs J. Marsden, L. A. Horman, J. Bambridge, J. Palmer, J. Pearce, and C. Bashford. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mr Eric Walker, the secretary, who is at present in hospital. Mr L. A. Horman was elected acting-secretary. The churchwarden reported that Mrs C. H. Robinson had given a new altar cushion and two offertory bags to the church. It was decided that, from the first Sunday in August, the Sunday school be held at 2 p.m., with the exception of the second Sunday in each month, when the children would attend the monthly service. The resignation of Mrs E. Wendleken, superintendent of the Sunday school, was accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks was accorded to her for the valuable service she "had rendered. It was decided that the vestry should give the children a social afternoon and tea on Saturday. July 29, and to invite parents to assist. Messrs Bambridge and Palmer were appointed a sub-committee to carry out repairs to the schoolroom and the church. Mr Jones advised that one of the captains of the Church Army Mission would be visiting the parish for six days, commencing from July 31, and that special services would be held each day. At a social held in the Parish Hall the clock competition was won by Mr Norman Dove. Other competitions were won by Mesdames Aldridge, Palmer, Freeman, and Mr J. Rowe. WEEDONS. The monthly meeting of the Weedons sub-centre of the New Zealand Red Cross was held in the Sunday schoolroom on Tuesday. Mrs McVinnie presided over a good attendance of members. The membership for the coming year is 44. Twelve new garments were handed in, also three Donnithorne and Miss Phillips proDonnithorne and Miss Phillips provided afternoon tea. BROADFIELD. At the social and dance held in the schoolroom the competitions were won by Mrs Harvey (Lincoln) and Miss A. Smith, Mr Major, and Mr Guilford. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs Hammond, extras being played by Miss Smythe and Mr Rutherford. Mr Gallagher was the master of ceremonies. LADBROOKS. The first meeting of the new school committee was held on Monday, Mr R. J. Ware was unanimously elected | chairman, and Mr H. Mehrtens secretary-. The newly-elected members, Mr P. "Pickering and Mr E. Stone, were welcomed by the chairman. A letter was received from the Tennis Club inviting members to a combined meeting of the hall, tennis, and school committees to discuss a proposal to raise funds, each organisation to share in the expenses and profits. All the members present agreed to attend the meeting. The headmistress, Miss McKenzie, was given authority to order firing yhen necessary, but to procure New Zealand coal in preference to the imported article. KIRWEE. The Greendale branch of the Women's Institute gave a concert in aid of the funds of the Malvern Relief Committee. There was a good attendance, and the fund should benefit considerably. The following were the it§ms:—Overture, orchestra; song, "The More We Are Together," company; song, "Springtime in the Rockies," company; duet, "A Paradise for Two," Miss M. Adams and Mr E. Ridgen;

"Songs My Mother Used to Sing," company; recitation, "The Usual Way," Mrs Worsfold; "Personalities," company; orchestra; song, "Mary," Miss B. Adams and chorus; song, "We Don't Want a Girl," company; "Juliet and Nurse," Mrs Worsfold and Miss M. Warren: song, "Bachelor Gay," Mr E. Ridgen and chorus; song, "Two Little Girls in Blue," company; recitation, "Song of Market Place," Mrs Worsfold; "Desert Song," in character, company; "Compromising Martha" (characters: Martha, Mrs L. Eai'ly; Monica, Miss M. Auld; neighbour, Mrs L. Kenale; clergyman, Miss M. Warren); song, "Good-night, Ladies," company. Mrs J. H. Jarman played the accompaniments. The Rev. Theo. Paterson thanked the party for its splendid effort, and stated that every penny would be required to find even the barest necessities for those in distress. Mrs S. Worsfold assured the relief committee that the concert party was pleased to be able to help when help was so urgently needed. The concert was followed by a dance. The music was provided by Mesdames G. Begg and A. L. Stewart and Mr A. Hart.