NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20916, 25 July 1933, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY.

+ RANGIORA. The Mayor (Mr W. A. Rowse; presided at a meeting of the executive of the Rangiora Unemployment Committee yesterday morning. Four registrations we re received and passed, and four applications for men under the 4a scheme were granted. It was agreed that application be made to the Unemployment Board for an additional two carcases of mutton each week. It v. as decided that a meeting of the full committee be held on August 3. Yesterday was a day of beautiful sunshine. The rky was absolutely cicnr of clouds from sunrise to runr;». \ li?ht wind was blowing from flic east. KAIKOURA. The following football team has been selected to play against Culverden on Saturday next at Takahanga Domain:—G. Roberts, R. Miles, D. Crawford, W Haley, W. Gibson, J. Lee, M. Smith, W. Lindsay, M. Mackle, J. Stack, B. Borthwick, G. Gable, 11. Stack, R. Broadhurst, .J. Wakelin. Emergencies: C. Stack, F. Sinclair. There was a fair attendance at the old timers' dance held in the suburban hall fin Friday night, under the; direction of the suburban hall committee. Music was supplied by Mrs H. Chapf man and the Misses M. and E. Vare- | ham, and Mr L. Grim wood was liie j master of ceremonies. There was a good attendance at the dance held in the drill hall on Saturday night under the supervision of the Kaikoura Basketball Club. Music was supplied by Mr W. Thomas, and an extra was played by Mrs F. Smith. Mr M. Olsen was the master of ceremonies. At a meeting of representatives of the schools of the district Mr C. R. N. Mackie, president of the Canterbury School Committees' Association, and Mr T. W. West, a member of the association, addressed those present on the aims of their association. Mr Mackie said the association embraced aIL committees in the district bounded by the Clarence river in the north and the Rangitata river in the south and Westland. The association was also affiliated under the South Island School Committees' Federation. He urged the representatives to impress on their committees the advisability of linking up with the association. Mr West gave a resume of the work done by the association in recent years. The speakers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. At a largely attended meeting of representatives of the various schools of the district, over which Mr A. W. Barker presided, the following motion was carried unanimously:—"That this meeting of representatives of schools in the Kaikoura district take immediate steps to have a school dental clinic established in Kaikoura." The meeting was called so that the committees interested would have the opportunity of meeting and listening to an address by the superintendent of den'.„l clinics for Canterbury, Mr A. D. Brice. Mr Brice said that at the present time there were insufficient nurses to cope with the demand, but by reorganisation and regrouping of the schools treated, the services of a nurse would be available for Kaikoura in the near future. Mr Brice said that the service was established in 1922, after repeated and continued pressure, not only from the public but from the New Zealand Dental Association. At present there were 141 main centres and 92 sub-bases, with 200 nurses treating 72,000 children in 1290 schools, and the ratio of extractions to-day was 19 extractions to 100 fillings—a great achievement. The clinic would be under the control of a dental clinic committee, said Mr Brice, this committee being representative of all i schools treated. The financial responsibilities of the committee would be to pay to the department £3O a year (Kaikoura's share £ls), this being dependent on the number of children treated and the time occupied; to bear local maintenance costs, laundry, heating, lighting, cleaning, etc. (approximately £15); bear a share of the cost of transporting the nurse and equipment to and from the main base (Hawarden), train fares being paid by the department. The committee would be authorised to make a charge to cover these expenses, not to exceed 5s a year for each child. The resolution to have a dental clinic established in Kaikoura was carried unanimously on the motion of Mr J. Barratt, seconded by Mr J. D. Boyd. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Brice. WAIAU. A successful flag euchre evening was held in Creed's hall, more than 50 persons taking part. The Waiau Whippet Club intends to hold these parties every. fortnight until the opening of the new track on Labour Day. Great interest was taken in the games, and good prizes were given to the three successful players. At the conclusion of the card games, supper was provided, after which an enjoyable dance was held. CULVERDEN. The school football team played the Hawarden School for the Hampson Shield last week. The game was played on'the Culverden School grounds. Culverden had the stronger team, and won by 16 points to 3. The Hampson Shield has been retained by the Culverden School for the two previous years, and as no other challenge is forthcoming, the school holds the shield for the third year. The girls basketball team from Hawarden defeated the Culverden girls team by eight goals to 0. Miss M. Ives, of Culverden, was referee. A party of about 70 persons called on Mr and Mrs L. Johns, who entertained the guests most hospitably. The evening was spent in games, singing, and dancing. Mr L. Dalzell and Mr W. Norrie supplied the music. THE PEAKS. Mrs L. H. White presided at the monthly meeting of The Peaks Women's Institute. Two new members were elected. The competition, a plate of Scottish shortbread, resulted as follows:—Miss K. Quigley 1, Mrs Campbell 2, Mrs White 3. Miss Munro sang several Scottish songs, and was accorded a vote of thanks. To assist in raising funds for the enlargement of the local hall a card party and dance was held. WOODEND. Several of the Woodend scouts entered for the first-class examination in first-aid, and J. Durie, R. Ballinger, B. Eder, K. Shepherd, N. Ballinger, and R. Little all secured passes. The football challenge cup competed for by the scouts of North Canterbury district, and won by Woodend after a well-contested game against Kaiapoi, the former holders, was presented to the Woodend troop by Mr E. Gray, of Kaiapoi. Patrol-Leader R. Ballinger and the Rev. H. Ford suitably replied. Winners &t the euchre tournament at Woodend last week were Misses Bernie Smith and Betty Luisetti, and Messrs W. Moody and C. Vincent.

HANMER SPRINGS. A hare drive took place over Woodbank Station during the week-end, in which 26 guns took part. Mr W. Hanmer Atkinson, owner of Woodbank, was the leader, and a bag of 127 hares and 45 rabbits was secured. These will be sent fory/ard to the cenIral relief depot by Mr N. D. Miller, who will deliver free of charge. A mt ' enjoyable evening was held in the nurses' home, Queen. Mary Hospital, last week, the occasion being a farewell to Miss Ruth Harding, a popular member of the staff, who has left to be married. Miss Harding received many gifts from her fellow workers and one from the male patients of the hospital. Much amusement was caused by each guest dressing to represent a song title, which was the subject of a guessing competition. Amongst those taking part were Miss Hodges (matron), Miss R. Harding, Sisters Trott and Meddins (Old Timers), Sisters James and Owen (Lost Chord), Sister Aclamson (After the Ball;, Sister Berry (Little Red Riding Hood), Sisters Craig, McPherson. Gibbs, Gray, and Roberts (Wedding of the Painted Doll), Misses Coleman (Trees), F. Murray (The Rose of No Man's Land), M. Eaton (Why Did I Kiss that Girl?), Misses Croft, Joseph (Barney Google), B. Meredith, and Alma Neilson (Two Little Girls in Blue), E. Parsons (Over the Garden Wall), Miss Tomlinsun 'Where Did You Get that Haf.'i, Miss J. Sutherland (Mother Machreei, Miss McNab (Playing on the Old Banjo), Misses McDonald and Taylor (The Sheik), Mis.-* Ke- and King (When We Were Youngi, Mi.-s Slater 'Tin Soldier), Miss Doak ''Knitting). Misses W. Shaw, Rains, and M. Melbom. The monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union was held in the Presbyterian Church last week. Mrs E. Chappell read a j.aper on China. After the meeting a ladies' guild was formed for the purpose of assisting the finances of the church. Officers Were ejected as follows: President, Mrs D. A. Manson; vicepresident, Mrs H. Giass; secretary, Mrs R. W. Hughes; treasurer, Mr E. Chappell. Captain Banyard, of the Church Army, as advance guard of the Church Army Mission, occupied the pulpit of of the Anglican Church on Sunday morning. He said tnat the Church Army had come to New Zealand at the invitation of the Anglican Church of New Zealand to explain the work of the society founded 51 years ago in England by the Rev. Wilson Carlile. of St. Mary's, Kensington. It was hoped to form a branch in New Zealand and to open colleges for the training of young men and women workers. Reports from the back stations are that stock is in good condition owing to the good winter weather. Feed is plentiful, and there is no snow below the 6000-foot level. mere was a large attendance at last week's meeting of the Workers' Educational Association reading circle. Mr G. F. Alley presided, and he read the story of the German submarine U97, which operated in the closing phases of the Great War. The reading was interspersed with gramophone items of orchestral music. The male staff club of the Queen Mary Hospital entertained men from the forestry relief camp on Friday at a games evening at the Church House. An enjoyable evening was spent. The annual meeting of the Anglican Ladies' Guild and a welcome home to Mrs Moore were held at Church House. There was a good attendance of guild members. The president said that they were all pleased to have Mrs Moore with them again, and asked Mrs Moore's acceptance of a bouquet of violets. Replying, Mrs Moore thanked the members for their kind expressions of welcome, and said she wr.s pleased to be home and among them again. Musical items were given by Miss Slater and the Rev. E. B. Moore, and afternoon tea was served. The business of the annual meeting followed. The annual report and bal-ance-sheet were adopted. The vicar took the chair, and expressed regret that the president (Mrs Heath), acting on medical advice, was retiring from office, and desired to express his and the guild's thanks and sincere appreciation of the good work she had done in the church. He hoped it would not be long before she resumed her church activities. The president thanked the vicar and members for their appreciation of her services. The election of officers resulted:—Mrs Moore (presi dent), Mesdames Muir and Peek vicepresidents), Mis. P. Saunders (secretary), and Mrs Shrubsall and Miss Coleman (visiting members). OXFORD. The annual reunion of the old pupils of the secondary department of the Oxford District High School was held in the Town Hall. The gathering was arranged by the present pupils. Mr H. C. D. Somerset presided. A welcome was extended by Miss Marjorie Rossiter on behalf of the pupils, and Messrs J. O. Webber (headmaster), L. Watson (former headmaster), and P. Fisher (chairman of the county council) spoke briefly. The evening was spent in dancing, games, competitions, and songs. Misses I. Gainsford and M. Roi gave a piano duet and Misses Roi, Knowles, Magrath, Mann, gave a guitdr selection. The music for the dance was supplied by Knowles' band. An excellent supper, provided entirely by the school pupils, was enjoyed. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs W. H. Knowles Mr and Mrs W. J. Skurr, Mr and Mrs B. McGrath, Mr and Mrs G. Harbidge, Mr and Mrs Reg. McGrath, Mr and Mrs S. G. Smith, and Mr and Mrs L. Watson, Mesdames G. T. Higginson, J. Roulston, W. Oldman, A. Roi, E. H. Thompson, J. C. Mann, J. H. Youngman, and J. Mahoney, Misses Mavis Roi, Alice Corson, Robertson, Ivy Gainsford, Joan Oldman, Rhoda Harbidge, Vera Thompson, Beryl Harbidge, Myrtle Kerr, Elsie Russell, Mary Baxter, Minnie Kerr, Patricia Beere, Rowena Munn, Marjorie Russell, Eileen Thompson,- Ruth Jones, Bessie Roulston, Rita Skurr, Iris Lilly, Betty Howard, Josie Wotherspoon, Winnie Magrath, Pearl Stevenson, Vera Fenwick, Lorna Frahm, Pearl Dewe, Lorna Waterman, Betty Ivlehrtens, Elaine McCahon, Patty McGrath, Madge Dixon, Rowena Youngman, Nancy Mann, Joan Vincent, Betty Knowles, Sheila Russell, Jean Youngman, Molly McGrath, May Smith, Doris Russell, Becky Roulston, I Daphne Marsh, Ivey Roulston,. Madge Dewar, Pearl Higginson, Inez Robb, Melva Pachnatz, Marjorie Rossiter, Marie Whyte, Joan Vincent, Salome Knowles, Messrs H. C. D. Somerset, J. O. Webber, W. J. Roberts, R. Bowman, J. Bowman, F. Engelbrecht, P. Engelbrecht, H. Cederman, W. Stevenson, R. Grimwood, S. Skurr, K. Judson, L. Fantham, T. Judson, N. Skurr, R. Cook, E. McCahon, B. Debenham, J. Doody, F. Parsonage (Christchurch), Tallott, W. F. Kerr, A. E. Vincent, E. G. W. Hawes, P. Fisher, L. Thompson, F. Wilder, E. Knowles, V. Palmer, D. Graham, A. Gillespie, W. Beere, L. Heyward, C. Wells, Reg. Whyte, and L. Gibson. TEMPLETON. The Templeton Old Girls' basketball team went to Prebbleton last week to play a friendly game against Prebbleton old girls. Templeton was defeated by 7 goals to A. Afternoon tea was served. Mrs H. Harrison (Main South road, Templeton) recently entertained some friends in honour of the birthday of her son Keith. Games and music were enjoyed. Those present included Misses Nola Knight, Marie Voice, Mary Knight, Gwen Harrison, Mary Alfeld, Marian Wright, Messrs Stanley Harrison, Rui Knight, Ken Alfeld, Colin Harrison, Francis Sonne, Tom Voice, Dennis Alfeld, and Keith Harrison. A social was held in the library on Saturday evening to augment the library funds. There was a good attendance. Competitions were won by Mr D. Mackie and Mrs Mclnnis. Miss Margaret Leggett tPaparua) has returned from Auckland after a holiday with relatives in the North Island.

CUST. Playing at Cust on Saturday the local Rugby team defeated Ohoka by 25 points to 0. Tries were scored by L. Hollow (3), P. O'Loughlin, 'M. Forbes, E. Henderson, and G. Lowe. A team to play Loburn will be selected from the following players:— F. O'Neill, E. Tomlinson, F. Alleyne, M. Kennedy, B. Catherwood, L. Grant, I. G. Morrison, J. Pickering. D. Gilby, E. Graham, J. Jack, L. Hollow, P. O'Loughlan.E. Henderson, J. O'Loughlan, G. Lowe, M. Forbes, and F. O'Loughlan. The annual meeting of the Cust subbranch of the Red Cross Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall. Mrs H. Tallott presided over a good attendance. The secretary's report was read and adopted. The year's work was considered very satisfactory. Mrs Tallott was re-elected president and Mrs C. Briggs secretary. Three new members joined. It was decided to hold a social in aid of funds. Songs were sung by Mrs G. Overend and Mrs Richardson. OURUHIA. There wa6 a fair attendance at the fortnightly social held in the Ouruhia School. Mrs Steere and Mr G. Hassall were highest scorers for the evening's play in the card room. Miss Rona McMillan, formerly of Ouruhia, has secured a position at Randwick, Sydney. Mr Frank Wilson, Ouruhia, has left on an extended holiday in Australia. Word of his arrival in Sydney was received by cablegram last week. It is Mr Wilson's intention to make Melbourne his headquarters for a time. The first lambs of the season have already made their appearance on Coutts Island. The wintry conditions which prevailed last week were especially unwelcome. The Stewart's Gully road, which is at present under repair, will soon be completed as far as the proposed new bridge over the Styx. The work is being carried out by relief labour. Orchardists in the Ouruhia district are pushing ahead with pruning. Green lupins have been grown in some orchards for green manuring this season, while a local farmer also saved a considerable area for seed. BROOKSIDE. The monthly meeting of the Brookside Women's Institute was presided over by the president, Mrs Jos. Brooks. Three new members were enrolled. The competition, an article made from a tobacco tin, resulted in Mrs J. Bowden securing first prize, Mrs Tomlinson second, and Mrs Hight third. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs Heslop in her bereavement. Congratulations were extended to Mrs L. E. Cooper. The hostesses were Mesdames Cunningham, Cridge, and Graham. HORNBY. A carnival dance was held at the Orange Hall, Hornby, on Saturday. The members of the committee in charge of the arrangements were Mesdames P. McTainsh, D. Harland, J. Little, and Miss M. Peacock. Messrs J. Little, J. Patterson, J. Cooke, and D. Harland. Mr J. Patterson was master of ceremonies. Ashby's band supplied the music, and extras were played by Miss P. Gordon. The Monte Carlo one-step dances were won by Miss E. Sellwood and' Mr J. Wadley, Miss Elsie Smalley and Mr L. Hooper, and the competition dances were won by Misses Elsie Smalley and Laurel Bartholomew, and Messrs L. Hooper and J. Purvis: Among those present were Mesdames J. Little, P. McTainsh, D. Harland, R. Ashby, Lowis (Christchurch), J. B. Vivian (Christchurch), L. Cooke, Misses Thelma Ashby, Irene McTainsh, Natalie Vasey, Nerua Askew, Eunice McTainsh, Dot Boot, Iris Wilson, Vera Quaid, Vera Terry, Joyce Robb, Myra Smith, Joan Freeman, Iris Quaid, J. Joyce (Kaikoura). W. Watkins (Sydney), C. Lewis, Yvonne Caldow, Mavis! Lewis, Pat. Gordon, Ngarita Ken-: worthy, Thelma McGarry, Edith McGuire, Doris Bigham, Doreen Smalley, ] Doris James, Laurel Bartholomew. Margaret Thomas (Gore), Grace McKinnel (Gore), Agnes Waddell, Elsie Smalley, Edna Prisk, Florence Still (Christchurch), Olga Fairbrass (Christchurch), Kathleen Oldfield, Nancy Bigham, Joyce Peacock, Flora Fairbrass (Christchurch), Mavis Peacock, Kathleen Wain (Christchurch), and B. Thompson (Little River). PREBBLETON. The weekly dance was held in the Public Hall on Saturday evening, when the library committee was in charge of the arrangements. The large attendance included numerous visitors from other centres. Dance music was supplied by Kinsman's band, Miss Joyce Kolkman assisting with extras. Miss Lily Smith and partner were the winners of the Monte Carlo dance. Twelve couples, selected from the three heats of the waltzing competition, competed in the final. The judge awarded the honours to Miss Edith Bennett and Mr Gordon Ryan. Mr and Mrs F. Woodham were placed second. Mr L. A. Gallagher was master of ceremonies. In the card room the successful players were Mrs Leslie Harris, Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr G. Walker, and Mr J. Earnshaw. Aggregate prizes were awarded to Mrs W. Hands and Mr G. Walker. Next week the dance will be held in the interests of the school, and a fox trot competition will be commenced. At a meeting of the band committee there were present Messrs J. Hill (chairman), J. Yeatman, J. Hartnell, W. T. Carpenter, J. Cooke, and H. G. Prebble. It was decided that the band should affiliate with the South Island Bands' Association. Accounts amounting to £2 16s 5d were passed for payment. The bandmaster, Mr J. Cooke, reported good attendances and continued interest on the part of members. Additional practices were being held each week, and satisfactory progress was being made with music for the contest in October. Miss Myra Smith, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs A. Smith, left on Saturday for Christchurch, where she will spend a few weeks before returning to her home in Kaikoura. DARFIELD. Dr. Miller, of the Cawthron Institute, Nelson, who* is visiting Darfield at the invitation of the local branch of the Farmers' Union, will give a lecture to-morrow evening, his subject being "The Grass Grub and the Dia-mond-backed Moth." The rainfall for the months of June and July, with hte fall for the corresponding months last year in parentheses, was:—June, 99 points (94 points); July, 236 points for three weeks (67 points). WEEDONS. Mrs W. Jackson and Mrs W. B. White, of Takapau, Hawke's Bay, have arrived in Christchurch to attend the conference of the Women's Institute, and are at present the guests of Mrs L. B. Manion (Weedons). The Weedons Social Committee held a social on Saturday. Competitions were won by Mrs W. McDonald, Mrs W. Phillips, Mr O'Donnell, and Mr B. Hayes. A humorous sketch was staged by local artists. YALDHURST. The winners at the fortnightly euchre party were:—Mesdames Morrison 1, J. Crawford 2; Messrs A. Saunders 1, and J. Davies 2. Miss M. Morrison and' Mr John Curtis won the "booby" prizes.

LADBROOKS. The weather last week was wintry with rain showers. Sunday was fine with a heavy frost at night and yesterday was fine and sunny, with a light east wind. The hall committee's social was well attended. The winners of prizes were: —Miss Lorna Pickering, Mrs McCarthy, Mr L. Pickering, and Mr F. Roesler. Mr G. McCarthy supplied the music for dancing. Owing to the weather on Saturday basketball fixtures were postponed. KIRWEE. The fortnightly flag 500 party and dance, in aid of the school funds, was held in the schoolroom. There was a large attendance. The prizes for the flag 500 were won by Messrs S. Hart, H. C. Wilson, Miss Y. Begg, and Mr B. Thompson. Music for the dance was supplied by Mi6ses Y. and B. Begg and Mr S. Dunn. Mr G. Middlewood was the master of ceremonies The weather during the week was very wet and cold. Rain fall every day, with one exception. The total fall for the week was 1.10 inches, which is half of the total for the month to date. At the invitation of the Kirwee Women's Institute, members of the Oxford Drama Circle went to Kirwee and presented an interesting programme to a large audience. At the conclusion of the programme, Mrs Sowden (president), on behalf of the Women's Institute, thanked the visitors for their help and for the entertainment they had presented. Mr Somerset, in returning thanks, wished the institute every success. LITTLE RIVER. At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Wairewa Lodge, Independent Order of Oddfellows, M.U., No. 7453, held in the lodge room, N.B. Brother E. L. Adams presided. Accounts amounting .to £l2 were passed for payment. At the conclusion of the business a social evening was held. A euchre party, under the auspices of the Little River School Committee, was held in the Town Hall. The winners were Mrs A. Radford, Mrs D. Stanbury, Mr M. Lyon, and Mr Toby Robinson. A football match played at Little River on Saturday between Te Kotahitanga and Little River resulted in the Maoris defeating Little River by 8 points to 0. F. Hopa scored a try and Toby Robinson converted and E. Perewhiti kicked a penalty goal. DUVAUCHELLE. The monthly meeting of the Duvauchelle Women's Institute was held in the club room, Mrs Brocherie presiding over a good attendance. The president welcomed members of the Wainui branch and other visitors. A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs J. Stewart, W. Weir, and Kay, and to all others who had assisted with the work for the social. Mrs Hammond, of Takamatua, .gave a demonstration on basket-making, and was accorded a vote of thanks. The competition for the best collection of garments, to be sent forward to help distressed families, was well responded to, and resulted in .Mesdames R- Stewart and Brocherie being placed equal first, Mrs W. Weir third, and Mesdames J. Mould and Thacker equal fourth. Three visiting members —Mesdames Hammond, Reg. Mason, and L. Hooker —acted as judges. It was unanimously decided to forward the garments to Nurse Maude. Members agreed to take a parcel of 40 garments from the ladies' auxiliary of the Business Men's Committee, Mr:, Haylock offering to act as central agent to distribute and collect. The hostesses were Mesdames R. Stewart and Haglund and Misses Stewart, Giddcns, Haylock, and Hayward.

WAIKARI. Mrs B. L. Blunden presided over a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Waikari branch of the Plunket Society. The balance-sheet for the fancy dress ball was presented, and showed a profit. The meeting congratulated and thanked the committee and members responsible for the arrangements of the ball, and passed a vote of thanks to the men who had helped. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs M. F. Macfarlane for supplying wood for the Plunket room. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs G. W. Soal in her illness. The nurse's report, which was received, showed a total of 105 babies under supervision, four new cases, 18 visitors to. rooms, four visits to hospital, 29 home visits, and 63 telephone calls. Subscriptions to the funds of the branch were acknowledged from Mesdames J. W. Earl, J. Hiscocks, Inkson, Kennard, Trotter, and Inch. There was a fair, attendance at the United Football Club's dance, held in the hall .on Saturday evening. The music was supplied by Mrs W. Traill and Mr A. Lowe, extras being played by Mr C. Suridge. Messrs w. P. Honeybone and R. Mueller were the masters of ceremonies. The Miniature Rifle Club's fortnightly social was well' attended. Prizes were won by Miss Olive Weastell and the Rev. Father Halvey, consolation prizes going to Mrs W. Atkinson and Mr J. Smith. The special competition for the evening was won by Mr J. O'Connell. After several dull, cold days, there was a sharp frost yesterday morning, with prospects of further frosts and finer weather. The rainfall for the week-end totalled 39 points. CLARKVILLE. Friends from Clarkville and surrounding districts attended a dance in the Clarkville hall, which was organised by the Ciarkville members of the Rangiora High School Ex-Pupils' Association, in aid of the jubilee funds. The hall was decorated with greenery. The members of the committee were Messrs G. Hassall, R. Hassall, W. Holland, H. Wiison, and E. Holland; Misses O. Baynon, N. Hassall, R. Piper, and C. Giles. Messrs R. Hassall and W. Holland were the masters of ceremonies. Music was supplied by F. Miller's dance orchestra. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs E. Bearman and Mr C. Tavendale, and a lucky spot one-step by Miss E. Capill and Mr E. Bigwood. Other competitions were won by Mrs T. Holland and Mr I. Giles. Among those present were: Mesdames Kennedy, C. Martin, R. Bennett, E. Bearman, L. W. E. Giles, Piper, 1. Holland, S. Mcllrick, L. Giles, F. Holland, M. Clarke, I. Giles; Misses E. Capill, L. Wilson, N. Prestney, E. Giles, D. Rice, R. Barnett, J. Bigwood, P. Turner, E. Piper, J. Hurson, M. Stevenson, P. Moir, O. Dixon, N. Taylor, K. Josephson, H. Fisher, J. Burgess, N. Cherry, R. Pearce, N. Shankiand, I. Seeker, O. Baynon, N. Holland, B. Marshall, C. West, R. Hanna, N. Hassall, R. Piper, J. Hanna, C. Giles, E. Lane, and P. Giles. MOTUKARARA. The third anniversary of the Motukarara branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was celebrated by a social evening in the Motukarara Hall, when 200 guests were entertained. The president, Mrs H. A. Nutt, assisted by Mr Nutt and Mr Leonard Coop, president of the ivlotukarara Farmers' Union, and Mrs Coop, received the guests. The hostesses carried posies made and presented by Mrs T. Streeter. Mrs Nutt extended a welcome to the visitors and then introduced Mrs G. Maginness. Mrs Orchard, and Miss Freeman, of Christchurch, who acted two plays. During the evening, musical items were given by Miss N. Biltcliff, Miss J. Templeton, and Mesdames A. E. G. Lyttle, W. G. Witte, and Puddey, of

Christchurch. Mrs .George a former president at the B«aaa|jfiij| behalf of its members, Eileen Thompson (the seemiggi with a crystal vase. The luiinjy ggri petition was won by Mr* A. ißgr" ford. Supper was served by wmmm -) and a beautiful birthday ate fB; three candles, made and pre—a—* Jjj? Miss Eileen Thompson, was cm Jfj- 1 , Mrs G. Henderson, president m Wm, Tai Tapu branch, and senior viu» pident of the Canterbury pioiincM executive.

BROOMFIELD.

There was a good attendance aft •*. fortnightly euchre party and at Broomfield. Prizes were Mr and Mrs F. Douglas and wet* Vfe*l by Mrs Darroch, of Waijwra. aad lßr J. C. Croft The mystery prizes won by Miss Ngaire Belcher aill R. Rolilnson. Supper was sezvedL the evening concluded with a dw»» music played by Miss A. of Balcaim. Mr S. WornaH wm 9" master of ceremonies.