NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20907, 14 July 1933, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. A meeting of the Rangiora School Committee was held on Wednesday evening. The chairman, Mr C. J. Smith, presided. The headmaster reported a roll number of 352 pupils, consisting of 196 boys and 156 girls, with an average attendance of 332, or 95 per cent. This was an increase of three on the last return. Mr Stevens reported that 183 children were being treated in the dental clinic, and 60 were receiving hot cocoa every day at a cost of 6s 6d a week. It was decided to collect Id a week from each child towards the cost of the cocoa. It was decided to spend £2 10s on readers for the lower classes. The headmaster further reported that arrangements were well in hand for a children's fancy dress dance on August 7. KAIKOURA. The usual weekly session of the Worker's Educational Association was held at the residence of' Mrs F. H. Flower, the subjects under discussion being "The Rise of Watercolour Paintings," and "J. G. W. Turner." Mr E. Flower was the leader. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mr and Mrs R. T. Pope, the subject being "Some Romantic Music," Mr T. Campbell taking the lead. A most enjoyable 500 and euchre evening was given by the Misses E. and M. Mackle on Wednesday at their home, Mill road, Suburban, in aid of the sweets stall at the forthcoming garden party. The winners of the 500 were Miss A. Kerr and Messrs A. Laugesen and John Mackle, and at euchre Miss Quinn and Mr J. Peoples. Mr Campbell Brown (Christchurch) passed through Kaikoura on Wednesday, and paid a visit to the Kaikoura Town School. Mr Warner, the headmaster, introduced Mr Brown, who gave a most interesting talk <in elocution, and recited several pieces. ! Mesrs R, Riley and W. Cruickshanks and Colonel F. W. W. Dawson were visitors, to Kaikoura on Wednesday. There was a good attendance at the weekly amusement evening held at the Suburban Hall on Tuesday nig Tit, under the supervision of St. Michael's Tennis Club. The winners were Miss Mary Mackle and Mr W. Gibson. There was a good attendance at the dance held in the Lynton Downs schoolroom, under the supervision of the Lynton Downs Tennis Club. Music was supplied by Miss Wareham. extras being played by Misses Mary Mackle and E. Weavers, and Mrs P. O'Connor. Mr E. Gregory was master of ceremonies. The monthly meeting of the Kaikoura Town School Committee was held on Wednesday evening. Present were:—Messrs A. W. Barker (chairman), H. W. Rainey, J. A. Johnston, F. Hobbs, Andrew Stewart, and J. A. Borthwick. Mr Stewart reported that the frontage of the school property had been hoed up and resown; the spare section had also been dug, together with a portion of the garden plot. The unemployed men engaged had been most satisfactory. It was decided to procure 100 each of Douglas fir, cedar, redwood, and yellow pine from the Education Board, and to plant at the forestry plot 600 trees from the school nursery. The secretary was instructed to write to the parents of children owning horses, stating that the committee was unable to And accommodation for the horses of children attending school. SCAIiGILL. The members of the ScargillMotunau sub-branch of the Plunket Society were the guests of Mrs H. Stewart, "Ardbeg," for the July meeting. Those present were Mrs Herbert Acton-Adams (president), Mrs C. H. Coe, Mrs B. A. Coe, Mrs W. Duckmanton, Mrs A. D. Fox, Mrs W.'Fleming, Mrs A. Fairbairn, Mrs G. A. Greig, Mrs E. Gardner, Mrs H. V. Murray, Mrs Preston, and Mrs R. S. Johnson (secretary). After the general business and the report of the visiting nurse had been read, the afternoon was spent in making flower decorations for the Plunket ball. Afternoon tea was provided by the hostess, and a vote of thanks was passed to her at the close of the afternoon.

A public meeting, called for the purpose of starting a public library, and convened by Mr W. G. Hitchcock, was held in the Scargill Hall recently. There was a small attendance, which was presided over by Mr T. E. L. Roberts. It was decided to start a public library, and the following committee was elected for the first year: Mrs H. Shadrach, Miss A. O'Brien, Mr T. D. Mac Donald, Mr A. Stewart, and Mr W. G. Hitchcock (secretary). The secretary said that he had canvassed the district, and had received many offers of books and promises of support from intending members. The hall committee had given permission for the library to be housed in the hall premises at a small annual rental. It was decided to secure a quotation for the erection of cupboards, and to proceed with the collection of the books promised by the various donors. The second hare drive in support of the hall funds and the Presbyterian Church funds was held on Tuesday. Twenty-two guns turned out and an excellent day's sport was experienced. A halt was made for luncheon at the homestead of Mr T. D. Mac Donald, and the drive continued in the afternoon towards Greta, and then back along the railway to Scargill. The bag totalled 102 hares and some rabbits. ROTHERHAM. At the weekly school social, held at Rotherham on Tuesday night, the competition was won by Miss D. RiceJones and Mr Hawley. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss D. Jelfs and Mr Rice-Jones. The Rotherham ladies' hockey team played its fifth game in the Mount Palm shield competition on Wednesday against Culverden. A hard game resulted in a draw, two all. The referees were the Rev. E. B. Moore and Mr H. Gallagher. The Rotherham team has now played five drawn games. Mrs E. B. Moore, the Vicarage, Rotherham, who has been on a visit to England, returned home on Monday evening. LITTLE RIVER.

The programme for to-morrow at the Triangle Theatre will be the thrilling drama, "Mata Hari" (The Spy), with Greta Garbo and Roman Novarro. The cartoon, "Flip the Frog," and chapter 2 of "Battling With Buffalo Bill," will also be shown.

WAIKARI. There was a good attendance at the fortnightly social in aid of the Waikari School Committee's funds, which was held in the hall on Wednesday evening. The prize-winners in the card games were Mrs D. IDarroch and jyjj. l Entwistle, the consolation prizes being won by J. Hiscocks and Mr G. Sheridan. The prize for the special competition was a stuffed goose, given by Mr K. D. Anderson, which was won by Mrs G. Sheridan. Mr J. Shadbolt presided at a special meeting of the Waikari School Committee. The resignation of Mr J. Tomlinson, owing to his departure from the district, was accepted with regret, and appreciation was expressed for the services given by him as a member of the committee.

OXFORD. A gilt surprise party in honour o£ Miss °Ashcroft, whose marriage will take place next week, visited the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday afternoon. The party was arranged by Miss Rita Skurr. During the afternoon songs were sung by Mesdames C. E. Johnson and J. Whyte, and Miss Jean Contyns. Among those present were Mesdames Ashcroft, L. Watson, D. Hawke. R. E. Judson, W. J. Skurr, C. E. Johnson, G. Laws, and J. Whyte, Misses Ine<: Ashcroft, Rita Skurr, Rowena Munn, and Winnie and Jean Comyns. There was a large attendance on Wednesday night, when a meeting was held to make further arrangements for the spring daffodil show under the auspices of the Methodist Church, which will be held on September 28. Mr L. Watson presided. It was decided to add an additional stall. The schedule is in the hands of the printer. It was decided to arrange for a concert in the everting. Judges were nominated for the several sections, and prize money allotted. It was unanimously decided to ask Mr P. Fisher, chairman of the county council, to open the show officially. The first regular meeting of the newly-formed Oxford branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held at "Reynox" on the afternoon of July 11. Mrs S. G. Smith presided, and there was an attendance of 60. Miss Burns, of Horrelville, gave a very interesting demonstration .of the curing of lamo skins for making moccasins and soft toys. The hostesses for the afternoon) were Mesdames K. D. Henderson and j A. Baxter, and Miss Emily Blain.; Sixty women joined the division. The meetings in future will be held in thel Coronation Hall on the second Tuesday in each month. It was decided to try to arrange for a lecture on poultry farming, at the next meeting.

GLENROY. The monthly meeting of the Glenro; Church Guild was held in the hall on Thursday afternoon. The president (Mrs A. S. Thwaites) presided, and other members present were Mesdames S. Roseveare, J. W. Marsh, J. Scott, J. McHugh, R. Marsh, W. E. Dennis, R Keith, J. Powell, King (2), E. A. Dennis, and Collison, Misses L. Dennis, M. Roseveare, V. Jewell, Collison, M. Macintosh, D. Thwaites, Webster, and B. Powell. The competition for the best one shilling's v/orth was won by Mrs Powell (child's frock). Arrangements were made for a "gift evening" to be held this month, in aid of the bran tub at the forthcoming fair. A hare drive in aid of the Methodist Church funds was held last week, the course being over the properties of Messrs G. Hunt, C. Adams, W. Roseveare, W. E. Dennis, Scarlett's estate, and Roseveare Brothers. Twenty guns were out, and a bag of 58 hares was secured

CARLETON. A successful euchre party and dance were held in the Carleton Hall on Wednesday evening in aid of the district distress funds. Misses Daisy Reid, Thelma Paget, Marjorie Glew, Ivy Borrows, and Nira Munro were in charge of the arrangements, and were assisted with the supper by Mrs G. Ivory and Miss J. Winter. Mr W. Symonds and Mr P. Pachnatz (Cust) supplied dance music, extras being played by Mr A. Reid. Mr Ernie Paget was the master of ceremonies. The winners of the euchre were Mrs R. Reid and Mr Holder. A Monte Carlo was won by Miss Ivy Burrows and Mr Campbell.

TAI TAPU. At the monthly social held in aid of the Tai Tapu Hall Funds, there was a good attendance. Those successful in the competitions were Miss Rita Shroeder (Greenpark) 1, Miss Annie Welsh 2, and Mr Horace Sanders 1, Mr J. Findlater 2. Miss Welsh contributed a prize for next week. A dance concluded the evening's entertainment. Mrs A. S. Clark (Greenpark) supplied the music and Mr R. Willan was the master of ceremonies. Some very severe frosts have been experienced during the week but yesterday a mild nor'-wester was blowing. The grqund is in good order for farming purposes, and the farmers are making the most of the fine weathei for getting their crops in. The monthly meeting of the Red Cross Sub-Centre was held in the hall on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs McLachlan presided, and there was a good attendance of members. A report of the annual meeting of the Christchurch centre was given by the president. Votes of sympathy were passed with the relatives of Mrs Bing and with Mr G. Ward in his illness. A large parcel of made-up garments was sent to the Red Cross depot as well as two cot covers made by a member, and a warm quilt made from knitted squares, the work of the Tai Tapu school girls. Satisfactory arrangements have now been made betwen the Rhodes Park Domain Board and the Tai Tapu Golf Club, which was recently formed, and the course has been marked out in the park-

AYLESBURY. There was a large attendance at the fortnightly euchre and dance in aid of the Aylesbury School funds. Prizes were won by Misses D. Anderson and L. Thompson and Mr G. Parris and Mr W. Irvine. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mesdames F. Johnston and W. Hayes and Miss C. Harwood. Mr H. Walker was master of ceremonies.

DARFIELD. The Malvern Relief of Distress Committee held a meeting at Darfield. Mr D. Gillanders occupied the chair, and representatives were present from Sheffield, Kimberley, Coalgate, Greendale, Kirwee, and Darfield. The delegates reported on the canvass undertaken in their districts, and the Rev. T. Paterson (treasurer) and the Rev. D. K. Boyd (secretary) gave statements showing the quantities of clothing, goods, and cash received. It was decided that local committees be responsible for relief in their own parts of the county, and call for further assistance from the central committee as required. It was decided to canvass parts of the county on which calls had not previously been made, and gifts of clothing, bedding, shoes, or boots would be welcomed. The chairman reported that the cantata, "Olivet to Calvary" would be given at Darfield on Sunday night and the proceeds handed to the committee.

Constance Bennett in "Bought" is the picture to be screened at the Malvern talkies to-morrow night It is the story of a girl with golden ambitious, and a price tag on her heart

HALSWELL. There was a large attendance of visitors at a social held in the Halswell Hall by the Christchurch and Halswell Harrier Clubs. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr Fred Smith's orchestra and extras were played by Mr W. Roselor. Messrs F. Knipe and N. Gardiner were the masters of ceremonies for the evening. A Monte Carlo one-step was won by Miss L. Sparkes and Mr Stewart. Mr W. McDrury and Miss E. Adam were the winners of the lucky spot waltz. Other competitions were won by Miss J. McLaughlin, Mrs Lunt, Mr Mercer, and Mr W. McNamara. The Halswell branch of the Red Cross held its monthly meeting in the hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Rankin presiding over a small attendance of workers. Eighteen woollen garments have been made since the last meeting. Mrs Hobson sent in hexresignation as she is leaving the district and it was received with regret. SPRINGFIELD. The Springfield branch of the Women's Institute held its monthly meeting in the hall recently, Mrs Norman presiding over a large attendance. A demonstration of moccasinmaking was given by Mrs Macdonald (Annat), for which she was accorded a vote of thanks. The competition was "something made from a sugarbag," and the results were: Mrs Montgomery and Mrs Cushen (equal) 1, Mrs Lewis 2, Mrs Parris 3. The sales table in charge of Mrs Percy was well patronised. At the conclusion of the meeting, afternoon tea was served. The hostesses were Mrs McKeown, Mrs Cushen, and Miss Jean Saundercock. j

WAIKUKU. At the monthly meeting of the Wood-end-Waikuku branch of the Mothers' Union, over which Mrs A. Edwards presided, a long and interesting letter was read from Mrs Mathias, wife of a former vicar of Tuahiwi, about the work which she and her husbandare now doing in Torquay, England, and conveying kindly messages to friends in this district. Members stood to express their sympathy with Mrs H. King in the death of her mother. Mr J. E. Strachan, principal of Rangiora High School, who had promised to address the meeting, found himself unable to be present, and Miss Hollow, oi nis teaching staff, kindly filled the gap, speaking on tea planting in Ceylon. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames H. Little, R. Smith, and F. Shalders. Mesdames A. Edwards and H. Ellen (president) will represent the Wai-kuku-Woodend branch at the annual conference of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, to be held in Wellington very shortly.

! The Wooden-Waikuku sub-branch of the Plunket Society met on 'Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Henshaw presiding over a good attendance. The report of the dance showed that more than £9 had been made. In response to a request from the Karitane Hospital, two mops were voted to that institution. Nurse Shepherd read a paper on the science and art of feeding children which was much appreciated. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames J. Scott and J. Henshaw. SOUTH MALVERN. The monthly meeting of the Malvern Teachers' Discussion Circle was held in the Darfield School on Tuesday. There was a good attendance of members. Arrangements for the various winter games were concluded. It was decided to hold the seven-a-side foot-j ball tournament at Glentunnel on July 29 and the 6ix-a-side hockey tournament at Darfield on August 12. For the latter entries close with Mrs Cul-

len, Greendale, on August 5, while for the former post entries will be received. Correspondence was received from the Ellesmere Association asking for the annual matches to be played on August 5. The invitation was accepted, but it was suggested that the games should be played at Hororata on either August 3 or August On July 18 football and hockey matches will be played at Darfield between the combined northern and southern schools. The weekly card evening was held on Saturday night. The attendance was good. The most points were gained by Mrs Workman and Mr Kelman. PREBBLETON. At a card social held at Prebbletpn in aid of the Church of England funds the successful players were Mrs W. Downey, Mrs Hands, Mr F. Banks, and Mr Alan Giles.