MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20916, 25 July 1933, Page 9

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. PERSONAL. Mr A. Wakelin has been elected to the' Tinwald School Committee in place of Mr R. E. Fisher, who has left the district. Allenton Women's Institute. The second birthday of the Allenton Women's Institute was held on Saturday evening, about 150 members and friends attending. The school was decorated with coloured papers and greenery. Mrs E. C. Bathurst welcomed the visitors. Musical Items were given by Mrs W. R. Featherston and Mr H. Silverwood. A one-act comedy, entitled "I'm Sorry its Out," was staged, the parts being taken by Mesdames W. McLaren, G. Ferrier, E. C. Bathurst, E. Vincent, R. Mclnnes, C. Hardy, and Miss M. McDowell. Community singing was led by Mr E. C. Bathurst, with Mrs H. J. Chapman accompanist. A competition for making paper hats resulted in Miss K. Johnson being first in the women's section and Mr A. R. Gourley first in the men's. Miss Betty Mclnnes won the special prize. Mrs Minogue and Mr Ferrier were the judges. A beau-1 tifully decorated birthday cake was presented by Mrs L. A. Walker, who was accorded musical honours as she lit the candles. The following acted as hostesses:— Mesdames Osborne, Cambridge, Ward, Gourley, and Miss Galletly. Rugby Union. The management committee of the Rugby Union met last evening, Mr J. C. C. McLachlan presiding. The Ashburton Sports Association wrote that it was recommending the Domain Board to grant the union the use of three grounds on the town side of the terrace, subject to the Men s Hockey Association being provided with a suitable ground. Theassociation also recommended that the union be granted the use of the domain oval commencing after Easter week-end or April 14, and ceasing the second Saturday in September, but_ it was to be understood that the union s occupation was to be subject to the rights of other sports bodies to the use of the oval for such closed days as might be granted to them. It had been decided to hold over the assessment of rental until the annual meeting of the association in October. The union was entitled to one delegate to that meetinff It was decided to submit the proposal to a general meeting of club delegates on September 11. . The North Otago Rugby Union wrote confirming September 2 as the date for the representative match at °The r ßakaia Football Club advised that it was sending a letter to the New Zealand Rugby Union, dealing with the protest against the Old Boys third grade team including a junior prade player, whose name did not apnear on the list, In their match with Itfkaia; at Rakaia, on June 24 The letter was enclosed, and stated that the Rakaia club wished to appeal against the Ashburton Rugby Unfon's decision in the matter. Old Boys Slaved a man who had been classified as junior, and whose name did not apoear on the team's list. The Ashburton Union ruled the protest out of order, because it was lodged too late and was not accompanied by the fee. The Old Boys' captain appeared before the "union and admitted both

charges. He was complimented on his straightforward • conduct at the meeting, but no penalty was imposed and the matter was dropped. The Rakaia club made an application for the matter to be reopened, but it was again dropped by the union. The Ashburton Union's action in the whole affair appeared to the Rakaia club to be most unfair, and not In keeping with their past decisions in such matters, therefore a ruling was appealed for. On the motion of Messrs W. H. Sarney and J. W. Smith, it was decided to forward the letter, together with a copy of the union's rules, to the New Zealand Rugby Union. The Mount Somers Club wrote that the union was departing from the principle of the scheme of playing the junior competition in two section* when it asked Mount Somers to make two further trips to Ashburton, thereby incurring the sanje heavy cost of transport as it would have done if the competition had been played in the usual way. The secretary quoted from the minutes to show that it had been decided to plav the final games at the show grounds. It was decided to adhere to the previous decision. Mr C. G. Crawford was selected as the referee for the Ranfurly Shield match with Canterbury on August 2. The teams to take part in the Possibles v. Probables match on the Domain oval on Saturday are as follows: Probables—Fullback, I. Behrnes (Rakaia); three-quarters, G. Robilliard (Old Boys), D. Tainui (Mayfleld), H. McLauchlan (Rakaia); five-eighths, F. Polhill (Mayfleld) and A. Bradford (Old Boys); half-back, L. Murdoch (Mayfleld i; forwards, O. Whiting (Mayfleld), G. Dalton (Methven), C. Thomas (Allenton), A. Dolan (Methven), B. Doig (Rakaia), N. Murdoch 'Mayfleld), J. Horrell (Allenton), and A. Doig (Rakaia). Possibles—Full-back, J. Betteridge (Old Boys); three-quarters, J. Robinson (Mayfleld), G. Stephen (Methven), J. Rapley (Rakaia); five-eighths, K. McCormick (Allenton), J. E. McKendry (Methven); half-back, H. Lamb (Methven); forwards, J. Lawler (Rakaia), A. Young (Methven), G. D. Mead (Rakaia), E. Arnold (Rakaia), J. Mulhern (Old Boys), K. Doig (Raaia), L. Hewland (Old Boys), E. Burgess (Mayfleld). Emergencies for both teams: Backs, C. Davison (Rakaia), T. Cates (Allenton); forwards, R. Rose (Old Boys), S. Pluck (Rakaia), G. Jordan (Old Boys). The draw, with referees, for Saturday, is as follows:—Senior: Possibles v. Probables, at Domain, Mr G. W. Brown. Junior grade: Technical Old Boys v. Old Boys, at Domain oval, 1.30 p.m., Mr C. H. Day; Methven v. Mount Somers, at Show Grounds, Mr E. S. Chambers. Third Grade: Trial match at Show Grounds, Mr J. McMillan. 1 Fourth Grade—Allenton v. Technical, Mr C. Wellman; High School v. Hampstead, Mr J. Lewis. The secretary reported that Old Boys, Rakaia, and Methven Clubs would each enter senior, junior, and third grade teams in the seven-a-side tournament, and Technical Old Boys would enter two in each of the junior and third grades, Springburn one in each, while Lowcliffe would enter one junior team, Tinwald one third grade, and High School two fourth grade teams. The question whether the tournament would be held was deferred until the next meeting. The third grade trial teams are:— Probables—Rolston; Wiley, Came, Craig; Burgess, Pike; Cfoy; Fear, Bennison; R. O'Reilly, Melrose, Lloyd, Lamb, J. Doig, J. McDonnell. Emergencies: F. Bryant, Laing; Brittenden, and Prebble. Possibles—Knox; Cornelius, Lemon. Osborne; Keeley, Bryant; Henderson; Martin, N. Anthony, Gorman, Tait Bothaway, Thomson (Methven), M. Jones, Watson. Emergenices: Stevenson, J. Samuels; Ailwood, Drummond.

Borough Council. The Ashburton Borough Council met last evening, when the Mayor (Mr W. H. Woods) presided. There were also present: Crs. J. Thompson, W. H. Rundle, F. J. E. Smallbone, J. T. Pratley, E. H. Orr, W. H. Robinson, J. Connor, A. L. Jones, F. Z. D. Ferriman, and E. Buchanan. A circular letter dealing with labourers' and drivers' awards was received from the Canterbury Employers' Association, which stated that it had received from the secretary of the unions concerned a written request for a conference to be held with the various borough councils and county councils near to Christchurch to consider award matters. The council was asked to appoint representatives to attend a meeting to be held in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 2. The letter stated that this meeting could then appoint four representatives to meet the two unions concerned could also decide what proposals should be submitted to the unions. "The law seems to be like a ladder with no steps to it." wrote an Ashburton resident who had had one of his dogs poisoned and wished the council to look into the matter. It was decided to suggest that the matter should be placed in the hands of the police. A letter was received from the Ashburton County Schools' Sports Association asking for permission to play the_ school representative matches against South Canterbury on the domain oval on August 3, also for permission to take up a collection on that occasion and on the morning of Saturday, August 12, when the association would be holding its seven-a-side tournament. The application was granted. The Ashburton Sports Association wrote recommending the council to grant the new croquet club three temporary playing greens on the ground between the baths and the hospital for 1 next season. Further, that four fullsized permanent greens bo granted on the ground between the basketball grounds and Peter street for the 193435 season. The matter was referred to the reserves committee to act regarding the temporary greens and to report on permanent lawns. The Sports Association also made recommendations about the Rugby Union's application. The Mayor said that there was not now an agreement between the association and the council. The council had to maintain some control over the oval, which was one part of the domain which the council could not give away. The cricket club now had no objection to the oval being used for football. The recommendations were adopted. Permission was granted the Ashburton Croquet Club to make additions to its pavilion and to the Basketball Association to take up a collection on the occasion of the Canterbury and Ashburton match on August 5. Permission was granted the Plunket oocioty to make the annual street appeal on September 15. . The inspector reported that build--1"® POJ'JT)its totalling £1602, including two dwellings, had been granted. It was reported that the amount rc<hc Previous meeting totalled £Ol7 16s 4d. RAKAIA. . The monthly meeting of the Rakaia branch of the Mothers' Union was held in St. Mark's schoolroom, Mrs Barnett presiding over a good attendance. A motion of sympathy with tyrs Allan in her bereavement was passed. A report of the last meeting of the diocesan council of the Mothers' Union was read. An invitation to attend a social afternoon on July 2G from the rinwald Mothers' Union was accepted. The speaker for the afternoon was the Kev. C. L. Wilson, of Ejouthbridge, who gave an address on "The League of Nations," and was accorded a vote of thanks.

LISMORE. The second birthday of the Lismore branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was held in the school. The evening was devoted to an exhibition of arts and crafts, followed by two one-act plays by the Bchool children and members of the division. A one-act play by the school children was well received, those taking part being Mr C. Corbett, Jean Young, Lloyd Ashton, Ron Skilling, and Joy Baxter. In a one-act play by the members of the division, those taking part were Mrs Ashton, Mrs Glassey, Mrs Addis, Mrs Young, Miss Edna Sparrow, Miss Ena Mclvor, Miss Rosina Baxter, and Miss Bell. Mrs Ashton, act-ing-president, welcomed those present. Mrs J. A. Fleming lit the two candles on the cake. Mrs Withell, of the Mayfleld branch, cut the cake, which had been made and decorated by Mrs A. Fleming. Mrs J. A. Fleming presented Mrs Ashton with a handsome inset mother-of-pearl tray given by Mrs Davis for the winner of most points in competitions held during the year. The room was cleared for dancing, the music being supplied by Hoare's dance orchestra from Temuka. Extras were played by Mr C. Corbett and Mrs J. Grten and Mr H. Addis. A lucky-spot waltz was won by Miss Harvey and Mr Smith (Ashburton), and a Monte Carlo one-step by Miss W. Ellery and Mr E. Goldsmith. Mr A. Fleming was master of ceremonies. <> RUAPUNA. There was a large attendance at the fortnightly social in the hall, in aid of the hall funds. Visitors were present from Ashburton and Mayfleld. Competitions were won by Mrs C. Holland and Mr Gordon Ross. Dancing was enjoyed to music played by Miss Allan. An extra was played by Miss Gwen Ross. Mr Linden Moore was master of ceremonies. The weather during the week was cold and overcast for the most part, with heavy rain at times. Although the recent rains were welcome, and have thoroughly moistened the previously dry subsoil, it is hoped that the weather will now clear, as the cold and wet conditions are unfavourable to stock. Up to the present, however, the winter has been reasonably mild, and stock is in fair condition. Turnip crops, although very poor, are feeding better than expected. LAURISTON. The fortnightly social and dance of l the Lauriston Social Club was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday evening, and was well attended. Competitions were won by Miss E. Letham ,1, Miss M. Hampton 2; Mr Franks 1 and Mr E. Mills 2. Mr W. Mcßean was the master of ceremonies, music for the dancing being supplied by Messrs R. and H. Chapman. After a long spell of dull, damp weather, a welcome change to sunshine came on Sunday. The rain was needed, and will be of great value to j crops and pastures. MAYFIELD. The Mayfleld Golf Club held its first competition on Saturday, a mixed foursomes, for trophies given by the president. The following were the results:—Miss P. Howden and F. Tasker 57, Miss J. Duff and Ron Oakley 58, Miss M. Corbett and J. J. Mulligan CO, Miss B. Morrow and R. H. Tasker 63, Mrs D. J. Morrow and F. C. Tasker 63, Mrs G. Murdock and L. R. Harrison 04, Mrs J. J. Mulligan and J. Orr 05, Mrs A. Barrett and Ray Oakley 69, Mrs N. Orr and W. Imrie 73, Mrs T. Mulligan and T. Mulligan 73. Mrs G. A. Baxter and N. Orr 82.

SPRINGBURN. Mrs G. B. Jardine presided over the monthly meeting of the Ladies' Guild. Sewing materials for the bazaar, which is planned for the New Year, were distributed. The Rev. G. B. Jardine presided over a meeting of the church managers. The question of the parish boundaries was deal with. It was suggested that a building fund to meet repairs and improvements should be opened at the jubilee celebrations. A combined meeting was held later to make further arrangements for the holding of the jubilee of the charge. Approximate dates at the end of October were agreed on. It is proposed to hold a central service in the Staveley Church, and on a week-day evening to hold an old-time soiree. The following additional committees were elected:—Catering committee, the Ladies' Guild; stewards, the managers; programme committee, the Rev. G. B. Jardine, Mr L Prebble, and Mr D. Syme; executive, the Rev. G. B. Jardine and Mrs Jardine, Mrs A. Robertson, Mrs D. Syme, Mr F. McFarlane, and Mr K. I. Robertson; registrar, Mr F. McFarlane. TE PIRITA. A social evening in aid of the school funds was held in the Te Pirita school. There was a good attendance, and an enjoyable time was spent. Competitions were won by Mrs E. Duncan, Mrs Reddecliffe, Mr D. Inch, and Mr C. Courtier. Consolation prizes were presented to Miss E. Ross and Mr Downey. STAVELEY. The monthly meeting of the Staveley Women's Institute was presided over by Mrs A. W. Russell. The secretary was instructed to write a letter of thanks to Miss I. Brake for typing the half-year's programmes. A letter was read from the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, Auckland, about the sale of a crate of work. It was decided to go into the matter at the next meeting. A demonstration on dressmaking was given by Mrs Bellingham. A competition for the best article made from waste material resulted as follows:—Mrs S. T. Goldsmith 1, Mrs C. Timpson 2, Mrs Blyth and Mrs R. Grieve (equal) 3. A thrift stall of books, woollens, and cakes was in charge of Mrs G. L. Bufton. Folk dancing by the younger members was enjoyed. The hostesses were Mrs C. N. Totty, Mrs J. Scott, Mrs A. Wright, and Miss A. Totty. WINCHMORE. The fortnightly social and dance was held in the hall on Saturday night, but owing to the bad weather the attendance was not as good.as usual. The first prizes were won by Mrs W. King and Mr Miles Verx-all, and the second prizes by Mrs Withell and Mr W. Hammond. The music was supplied by Miss Jean Shearer and Mr Jock Shearer, and extras were played by Mr and Mrs J. Shearer.