NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20918, 27 July 1933, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY.

rangiora. vc Mrs R. H. Bailey, while cleaning a window at her norm' in Kins strfe' yesterday morning. ft 1 ') from a chair and broke a wrist. Playing in the third round of the McPhail card cup competition, Runcorn 1.0.0. F., M.U., beat Ohoka 1.0.0.F.. M.L. Foresters beat Woodend 1.0.0.F.. M.U. Druids, a bye. There was a large attendance at the .solo contest, for members of the Itang'ora Urass Band, on Tuesday evening. There were 15 eomuet iters, and Mr B. Fstall. of the Woolston I-'and, was tie jud«e. The ru.sult.-i were ns follows:--C. Ironside (eornet), "Pilgrim • Love." 1; .J. Gulliver fi'lugcl horni. "Songs without Words,"

and A. K< • • :'er iE flat bass), "Zcnobia," equal, 2; \V. Horton (cornet), "Edilwciss," 4; J. Jones (soprano cornet), "Oh, Lovely Night," and J. Hooper (E flat bass), "Land of Hope and Glory," equal, 5. After the performance, Mr Estall congratulated the winners, and gave a short talk. He also congratulated the band on its being raised to a higher grade The Mayor, Mr W. A. Rowsc, thanked the performers, and also Mr Estall for his valuable assistance. Next Sunday evening the band will hold a concert »>. * he t°wn hall, the proceeds of which will go towards defraying its expenses for its entry in the annual band contest at Leeston. KAIAPOI. A meeting of parents and others interested in the formation of a boys' band for Kaiapoi was held recently. A strong committee was set up to further the interests of the band, and Messrs W. Lintott and W. R. Lintott were appointed joint conductors. On Monday evening 21 boys were enrolled and the first lesson given bv Mr W. Lintott At a meeting of women interested in the forthcoming jubilee of the Kaiapoi Rugby Football Club the following committee was appoined to carry out arrangements for the jubilee ball:--Mrs H. Rinaldi (convener), Mesdames G. Green, N. Green, C. Green, W. C. Tourell, J. Cowan, J. S. Spriggs, H. Hutchinson, J. A. Burnip, J. Drabble, S. Robson, J. R. Taplin, and Rapatini, Misses Revell and Rapatini. KAIKOURA. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0.F.. was held on Tuesday evening, the N.G., Bro. L. A. Sabiston, presiding over a fair attendance. Three members declared on the sick funds and one off. Sick pay amounting to £7 was passed for payment. It was decided to enter for the efficiency competition. It was also decided to ask for a visit of the ritual committee on Saturday. August 12, and that a special meeting be held on that date. A cribbage tournament was held after lodge, Bro. P. M. Kerr being the winner, with Sis. M. Trudgian as runner-up. In a seven-ball match at bagatelle Bro. A. Barker was the winner, with 410 points. PARNASSUS. At the monthly meeting of the Parnassus Women's Institute, Mrs Collard (vice-president) was in the chair. The competition, something made from a loz skein of wool, was won by Mrs Shefiield, with Mrs Drayton second The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs McMeeking, Miss Coe, and Miss Harnelss. CHEVIOT. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Cheviot Lodge, No. 9604, Ashley district, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held in the Coronation library. The N.G., Bro. C. L Powls, presided over a good attendance of members. A letter was received from the United Friendly Societies' Dispensary about a recommendation for relief that will be dealt with at the general meeting on August 10. Two new members were proposed, balloted for, and accepted, for initiation into the order. The secretary reported on the new medical agreement, and it was decided to deal with this at the next summoned meeting. AMBERLEY. The Commercial Travellers' concert party and orchestra will visit Amberley on Friday night to give a concert in aid of the Amberley, Leithfield, and Balcairn relief of distress fund in the! Amberley parish halU The monthly meeting of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was held on Tuesday afternoon, 10 members attending. The president! (Mrs G. S. Roberts) was in the chair. A competition for the best sponge | sandwich was won by Mrs Stevenson, who received the prize presented by Mrs Roberts. A reading from H. V. Morton's "Spell of London," was enjoyed. Afternoon tea followed, at which the hostesses were Mrs Croft and Mrs Stevenson. A parcel of sewing from the ladies' auxiliary in Christchurch was received and distributed by Mrs Milner. LOBURN. Members of the Loburn Tennis Club paid a surprise visit to Mr and Mrs A- Kirk on the eve of their departure from the district. A pleasant evening was spent with cards and! music. Mr J. W. Macleod, on behalf of the tennis club, presented Mr and] Mrs Kirk with a Kaiapoi travelling rug, and wished them every success' in their new venture. Supper was served by the women. There was a fair attendance at a social held in the North Loburn Hall. The prize-winners were Miss I. Crooks and Mr M. Fitzgibbon. A social evening was held in the Loburn Hall on Tuesday. The winners of prizes were Miss Wallace and Mr D. McGregor. ASHLEY BANK. \ return card tournament, Ashley v. Sefton was held in the Ashley School. The play resulted in a win for Sefton bv 423 points to 429 The were iJnn as follows:—Women. Miss IV Downing (28 points)!. Mrs Thomas and Mrs D. Banks (24 points , equal. 2 Mrs Banks was successful m the n'IHV off For the men's prizes, Mi Carlyle (Sefton) and Mr R. C. Wright both scored 27 points. In the Mr Carlyle was the winner, Mi W light taking the second prize. The local basketball team defeated Rangiora A by 12 goals to 6. This makes Rangiora A and Ashley equal in the competition for the cup, each having lost one match. The annual tournament will take place at Rangiora on Saturday next. rolleston. At the weekly social and dance in the Memorial Hall to augment the Hall Committee's funds the competition winners were Mrs F. Pcarce Mrs Burgess, Mr G. Wilson, and Mr P. Serra The dance music was supplied by the Burgess-Serra band. Mr S. Dallard was the master of ceremonies.

MARSHLAND. There was ;i large attendance at the School Committee's fortnightly euchre parly, the winners being Miss Dorothy Cootie and Mr HilJ. The Marshland junior football and basketball teams visited the Ouruhia School on Monday afternoon to play return matches, the home teams proving victorious. The scores were football .i to .'i and bascktball 10 to U. the referees bei)i2 Miss Glubb and Mr Marks'. The Marshland Plunkot Committee has reeeived a grant of .CI Is from the Waimairi County Council. In order to augment the funds the committee has arranged for a concert by the Mairchaii girls' concert party, and a dance will be held after the cor,cert. Tile women of the district will provide supper. Mi' Leslie Delamain is a patient in the Christchurch Hospital. Basil Arps. who is undergoing treatment in the Christchurch Hospital for pneumonia, is reported lo be progressing favourably.

Mi D. Goode. who represented the Canti rbury Onion Growers' Association in Wellington when evidence was ■ niken by tiie Tariff Commission, returned to Marshland yesterday. j TEMI'LETON. j The Tcmpleton School pupils in Miss Bellewood's room contributed £2 5s 8d to Dr. Barnardo's Homes, j Noel Johnston collected the largest amount. Florence Fuller, Phyllis Trimble, and Isabel Johnston quali-| lied for a silver badge (Young Helpers' League). A letter of appreciation was received from Miss M. Ashford, the New Zealand secretary. OKATN'S BAY. ! At the monthly meeting of the Okain's Bay Women's Institute Miss W. Robinson presided. Dr. and Mrs Waddcll, Mrs Riches, and Mrs Innes, of Akaroa, were also present. The monthly competition, a Christmas gift not costing more than 2s Gd, was won by Mrs H. J. Mason, with Mrs Arch. Ware, Mrs R. Mason, Miss M. Marshall, and Miss N. Moore equal second. The institute funds benefited considerably by a bring and buy stall. Miss Robinson, on behalf of the members, welcomed Mrs J. Harris, jun.. home. Dr. Waddcll gave a talk on medical emergencies and was accorded a vote of thanks. Afternoon ten was served by t'i" he.'esse-. Mrs J. Harris, sen.. and Mrs < < 1 [arris. 'l'h" de!< les of the Peninsula branch of th-- Mew Z"nland Farmers' Union, in :>rrswtncp of their policy of visiting "i" various sub-branch districts. Ivld their branch meeting at Okain's tJay, when there was a fair attendance. After tho business dancing was held in the hall, interspersed with musical items. Songs were sung by Miss E. l\eegan, Mrs Atkinson, and Mr I''. G. Armstrong, while Mrs H. Nelson-Wright gave two recitations. Music for the dancing was provided by Mr J. Cairns, Mrs H. NelsonI Wright, and Miss L. Mason. At the conclusion Mr P. E. Moore, president of the Okain's Bay sub-branch, thanked all those who helped to make the evening such a success. Members of the Christchurch Toe II entertained the public with a concert and an interesting wrestling and boxing display, which was followed with a dance. The proceeds were in aid of St. John's Church, which benefited considerably. The Rev. E. C. Atkinson thanked the visitors for their enjoyable entertainment. LINCOLN. The monthly meeting of the - Lincoln Women's Institute was held in the Pioneer Hall. Mrs Acheson presided. It was decided as the membership had grown so much to move into the Public Hall for further meetings. A letter from Miss Havelaar was read, and it was decided to make some garments for the unemployed. Mrs Hopley consented to act as secretary for their distribution. A demonstration of cutting and fitting a frock was given by Miss Allen, of Hay's, Ltd. The two competitions resulted: —Best article from a yard of cretonne, Miss Madge Riekerby 1, Mrs W. Jordan 2. and Mrs J. Steward 3, Best bar of home-made soap, Mrs W. Tcmpleton 1. 2, and 3. Mrs A. H. Button and [Miss Allen acted as judges. A competition, "What you Buy in a Grocer's Shop," resulted in a tie between Mrs Hopley and Miss Riekerby. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames W. Templeton, W. Peryman, J. Stewart, and T. Medlin.

I'REBBLETON. The monthly meeting of the Prebbleton Women's Institute was held in the library, Mrs K. Askin presiding over a good attendance. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs G. Tod in the death of her father. Mrs G. LongstafTc was welcomed as a new member. It was decided to join the British Drama League. A competition for the best laundered collars was judged by Mesdames A. Bennett and G. Long3tafle, who placed Mrs C. Atkinson first, Mrs J. Easterbrook second, and Mrs J. Giles third. Mr R. Nairn gave a talk on horticulture, with particular reference to the functioning of the leaves of plants, and afterwards answered numerous questions. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Nairn for his kindness in coming out to give the address. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Misses Edith Bennett, Bertha Hartnell, and Lilian Millar. A card evening was held In the Parish Hall on Tuesday in aid of All Saints' Church, when the successful players were Mrs H. G. Prebble, Mrs L. Harris, Mr G. Walker, and Mr J. Hill. ISLINGTON. A social and dance were held at the Islington Hall by the Hornby Ladies' Croquet Club. Competitions, games, musical items, and dancing were enjoyed. Competitions were won by Mrs Carney and Mr W. Oldfield. Mrs P. li. Thomson was mistress of ceremonies and Mrs I'. A. McTicgue was at the piano. Among those present were Mesdames Cartney, J. McGirr. P. H. Thomson, Blakemore, T. Oldfield, Maelainc, Hepburn, Vicary, J. Rowe (Templeton ), D. Mackic (Templeton), H. Parker, Palmer, Eadie, Dibden, Ilufl'adine, T. B. Grant, T. S. Dove, H. Day, J. McTiegue, Misses Kathleen Oldlield, Nancy Bigham, Margaret Caulter, L. and G. Lloyd. Joan Dove, Dulcie Meale, Mclva Maelainc, Violet Caulter. Molly and Daisy McTicgue, Blanche MeGarry. Dorreon Buck! in, M. Bailey (Templeton'*, Barbara Blakemore, Mary HuiTadinr. Edith McGirr, Hope Palmer. Messrs Blakemore, W. Worsiey, 11. Day, C. Worslcy, R. Fall ey, W. Oldfield, D. Mackic iTempleton. R. Sinclair, and f\. Standcven. HORNHY. The Olive Branch of the 1.0.0.D. held a ball at the Orange Hall, Hornby. The members of the committee in charge of the arrangements were Messrs K. Roberts, J. Bannerman, Jack Curry, L. Freeman, I. Wastncy, and A. Taylor. Messrs G. Taylor and A. Scott were masters of ceremonies. The music was supplied by the New Collegians band, and extras were played by Miss Ngarita Kenworthy. The lucky spot one-step was won by Mr and Mrs W. Eaton (Sockburn), and the Monte Carlo waltz by Miss M. McKenzie and Mr T. Freeman. Among those present were Mesdames W. Eaton, L. De Thier, E. De Thier, F. Merrin, J. Pearce, R. Still, 11. D. Moran, H. Taylor (Christchurch), C. Whitlaw, A. Scott, Park, W. Freeman. Whale, Misses Phyllis Ilorman, Mavis Lewis, Doris Bigham. Cissie Lewis. Ngarita Kenworthy, Pat Gordon, Marjory Morrison, Marie Sloan, Gladys Roberts, Joy Horman. Elsie Kempthorne, Ethel Budge. Veronica Sloan, B. Roberts, Kathleen Henry, Doris Budge, H. Monk, Kitty Brassier, T. Wendleken (Spreydon). Freida Miller, Ivy de Lacy, Mary McKenzie, Dorothy Mcllwraith, Kathleen Boyle, and Monica McKenzie.