NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20919, 28 July 1933, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY.

—__^ — RANGIORA. A meeting of the Dudley Park Sports Control Board was held on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Mr W. A. Rowse) presiding. The honorary secretary, Mr L. Butters, tendered his re--1 sanation owing to his leaving RangiI nra The resignation was accepted with | regret and he was thanked for his sori vices.'Mr H. M. Chappell was ap--1 pointed secretary subject to his ap- | proval. ! The secretary reported that the i badges authorised for the-officials had I been received and distributed 1o memi bers of the committee. Alterations to the hot water system in the dressing room were authorised. The secretary reported that the football and hockey grounds were holding well, but the latter needed some attention, otherwise play would have to be restricted. Mr George Bevinglon, who died yesterday at "Braemar," was a wellknown resident, having lived in the town the greater part of his life. He had many friends. For many years he was employed in the Rangiora branch of the New Zealand Farmer.;' Co-op. Association. He was also engaged in the butchery business, but later took up fanning, making a speciality of the breeding of fine dairy cattle. He was interested in football and gun club matters, and was a member of the Druids' Lodge. He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs F. Burgess (Rangiora). KAIAPOI. The popularity of community singing was proved at the Grand Theatre, Kaiapoi, last night, when the business people of Kaiapoi held a sing in aid of their appeal on behalf of the Kaiapoi Unemployment Relief Fund. The theatre was tilled, most of the seating accommodation being taken up before hand in anticipation of a large attendance. The singing was conducted by two leaders from Christchurch, the large audience joining enthusiastically in singing the many well-known songs included on the programme. The proceeds, including the sale of goods, are expected to realise £2O. KAIKOURA. The weekly session of the Workers' Educational Association was held on Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr and Mrs James Murray, the subjects being Queen Victoria and the play, "The Revolting Daughter" (Hauseman). Mrs Murray was the leader for the evening. There will be no meeting next week, owing to the radio concert in aid of orphanages. HAWARDEN. A general meeting of the Hawarden Tennis Club was held in the Hawarden Hall, Mr R. E. Foster presiding. It was decided to top-dress Nos. 2 and 3 courts before the opening of the season and also to top and trim the trees surrounding the courts. At a meeting of the session of the Presbyterian Church, reference was made to the friendly assistance of the Anglican vicar while the church was without a minister, and the following resolution was carried: "That the session place on record its high appreciation of the able and unselfish manner in which the Rev. H. M. Cocks, vicar of the Church of England parish, has conducted the Hawarden Presbyterian Bible class from the time of the departure of the Rev. J. Anderson in May, to the great benefit and advantage of our own young people as well as of those of his own communion, who have been in the habit of sharing with ours in the meetings and work of this class; that the session having heard of his self-effacing offer to hand over to the Rev. J. H. Robertson immediately on his arrival, takes this opportunity of thinking him very cordially for his greatly valued services, and expresses the hope that, as the permanent settlement of a minister in charge of the parish cannot take piace for a little while yet, he will accept the invitation of the Rev. J. H. Robertson to co-operate with him for the meantime in the management of the class, and continue his services of interesting addresses.'' WAIKARI. A social in aid of the funds of the Waikari School Committee was held in the hall on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance, and the prize winners at the card games were Mrs N. J. Black and Mr A. Gason. Consolation prizes were won by Miss J. E. Home and Mr F. L. Harrington, and the special competition was won by Mrs O. T. James. The winners of the aggregates for the series were Mrs W. Jane and Mr Athoi Atkinson. The Workers' Educational Association class, which was recently formed under the auspices of the Women's Institute, met at the vicarage. Mrs W. Kenealy w r is appointed leader, and Mrs S. L. Boon secretary. The subject for the evening, "How to appreciate good pictures," was followed with great interest. The following are the best scores recorded at the weekly shoot of the Waikari Miniature Rifle Club:—Les Rowe 69, F. Trounce 68, J. W. Earl 68, K. D. Anderson 67, W. Jane 67, K. Williams 67, R. Marsden 66, T. Dron 66, J. Hall 66, J. Loucey 65, W. McAdam 65, R. I. Black 65, B. J. Marsden 64, W. Marsden 64, L. Smith 63, R. I. Home 63, A. Marsden 63, J. Trounce 62. D. Gibb 61, W. Atkinson 61, N. C. Shadbolt 61, and J. Ross 60. DARFIELD. The picture to be shown at Darficld to-morrow is the romance, "Viennese Nights," and is the creation of Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein. This romance is the last and greatest work of their united genius. LITTLE RIVER. The programme for to-morrow at the Triangle Theatre, Little River, will be "The Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wallingford" and his pal "Blackie Daw," a pair of "go-getters." A splendid swimming and diving picture, "Splash," will also be shown, and chapter four of "Battling With Buffalo Bill." Mr A. J. Muir, of the Little River post office, has been notified of his transfer to Lincoln. Mr C. Williams, of Akaroa, will take his place. Mr Thos. Wood, of the Little River railway staff, who is on annual leave, left for the south yesterday morning.

j WAIAU. A concert and dance, organised by some of the young residents, and under the direction of Mrs Aldridge, to help to extinguish the debt on the school baths, was held in the Public Hall, when there was a large attendance. The first part of the programme consisted of company singing and jokes by a nigger monstrel troupe, interspersed by solos by Miss M. Mercer and Mr M. Rogers, and recitation? by Messrs A. McClelland and J. Stove. Miss Edna Powis was the pianist. The second part was a oneact humorous play, entitled "Coaxed and Hoaxed," in which the performi crs acquitted themselves well. An excellent supper was provided by the women performers and friends. After supper "The Lucky Door Number" was drawn, the winner being Mrs G. White. The floor was cleared for dancing, the music being supplied gratituously by the local band. Extras were played by Misses M. White, E. Powis, B. Forbes, and D. Mercer. A 'lucky spot" waltz was won by A. Smale and Mrs Stokes. The net proceeds i which were handed over to the school committee, amounted to £ll 10s, thus ■ reducing the debt to £39. Anglican Church parishioners and friends met in the Waiau Library hall 10 welcome Mrs E. B. Moore, the wife of the vicar, on her return from a trip to England. The following items were contributed: -Songs by Misses D. Mercer A. Douglas, and the Rev. ¥.. B Moore; reading by Mr H. T. Knight, and a piano and banjo duet by Misses M and B. White. The guest was presented with a bouquet by Master Ross Creed. Mr Knight, on behalf of those present, extended a cordial welcome home to Mrs Moore expressed the hope that the trip had benefited her health, and that she and Mr Moore would spend many happy days in the Amuri Mr F. S. Northeote presented Tv T rs Moore with a handsome satin cushion as a token of esteem and refc'rMrs Moore and Mr Moore suitably replied. ROTHERHAM. There was a large attendance at the weekly school euchre party and social. The prize-winners were Miss M. Pouller and Mr L. Popplewell. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs Britton and Master S. Allan. The following scores were registered at the weekly practice shoot of the ladies' miniature rifle club:—Mrs Gudsell 50, Miss M. Poulter 50, Mrs Flinloft 50, Miss D. Wilson 53, Mrs Walsh ■l7 Miss C. Boag (JO, Mrs Hawley 34, Miss J. Mcintosh 55, Miss M. Mcintosh s<i Miss H. Danielson 55, Miss E. Collins 22, Miss G. Boag 51, Miss M. | Boag 62, Miss D. Rice-Jones 58. The winner of the button was Miss C. Boag. • The Rotherham ladies' hockey team met Hamner on the Rotherham ground on Wednesday afternoon. A hard and fast game resulted in a win for Rotherham by 1 goal to 0. The referees were Mr H. Gallagher and the Rev. E. B. Moore. As the teams have now scored an equal number of points, a deciding game for the Mount Palm Shield will be played shortly on a date to be arranged. The following teams have been selected to represent Rotherham at the six-a-side hockey tournament at Culverden to-morrow: — A team: pisses F. Wallace, C. Boag, M. Boag, G. Boag, J. Boag, D. RiceJones. B team: Misses L. Allan, D. Wilson, H. Danielson, E. Collins, O. Clark, K. Rice-Jones. CHEVIOT. The monthly meeting of the Cheviot Women's Institute was held in the lounge room, the president, Mrs J. T. Read, presiding. Mrs G. Struthers, on behalf of the Unemployment Central Relief Committee, thanked the members of the institute for supplying the supper at the charity ball. Mrs Read gave a demonstration on the making of moccasins. A very interesting talk on drama and play reading was given by Miss Struthers (Christchurch), who also read a play and gave two recitations. Gardening notes for the month were read by Mrs C. W. Dalgety. Competitions held during the afternoon resulted as follows:—Best pair of knitted slippers, Mrs A. Williamson 1, Mrs A. C. Fuller 2; best vase of flowers, Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1, Mrs A. Williamson and Mrs J. T. Read, equal, 2. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames L. O. Spanger and F. S. VTilson, Misses Westropp and A. Wilson. SEFTON. The Workers* Educational Association study circle met in the Methodist Church parlour, when the subject of the lecture was "French Painters in the Eighteenth Century." Short accounts of the lives of Watteau, Greuze. and Chardin were given, illustrated by reprints of many of their paintings. There was a full attendance at the meeting of the Sefton Methodist Church trustees, held in the church parlour, the Rev. H. Ford, the circuit minister, presiding. The secretary reported that the trust's share of the proceeds of the sports luncheon was £lB lis 6d. Authority was given for an account to be opened in the Post Office Savings Bank. A letter was received from the Sefton Presbyterian Jubilee Committee thanking the trustees and congregation for changing the usual date for the tea meeting so as not to clash with the jubilee celebrations in June. It was decided to hold the annual tea meeting and concert about the middle of August. The secretary reported that he had received an offer from the members of the Ashworth family to subscribe sufficient money to erect a concrete and brick fence on the front of the church grounds in harmony with the design of the church in memory of their father, Mr James Ashworth. The following resolution was unanimously passed:—"That the sincere thanks of this meeting be tendered to the members of the Ashworth family for their kind offer to pay for the erection of the fence as a memorial to their father." It was arranged that the secretary should call tenders for the erection of the fence. The trustees then decided that at the same time they would lay down concrete paths from the gate to the church, and to the vestry, and the secretary was authorised to call tenders for the whole of the work and submit to the next meeting. The members of the trust board agreed to remove the present fence, and to cart all necessary shingle. A motion of sympathy with Mr Melville Lawry, the architect of the church, in the death of his father the Rev. Samuel Lawry, was passed.' HORORATA. A representative primary schools' football team from Ellesrnere will play a representative school Malvern team, at Hororata, on August 3. In the Malvern primary schools' seven-a-side football competition at Glentunnel to-morrow the following j teams will represent the Hororata school: —A team —A. Chapman, T. Russell, S. Russell, R. Ballagh, D. Yeates, J. Chapman, J. Williams. B Team— T. Gibson, B. Yeates, N. Jarman, R. Thwaites, B. Oliver, A. Foster, and I. Harris. The Hororata ladies' hockey team to meet Springfield at Hororata to-mor-row is:—Misses M. Fuller, E. Gray, E. Chapman, J. Wells, J. Keltie, I. Hore, G. Gibson, E. Felton, M. McKenzie, Rewa Barrett, and P. Oliver (captain). The following team will represent the Hororata Golf Club in the match against Methven, at Hororata, during the week-end:—E. H. Sime, D. Pearson, W. Stone, C. D. McGarry. R. Murray, C. C. Pearson, A. D. Oliver, T. Charles, H. A- Oliver, and H. Oliver. '

HAREWOOD. A euchre party organised by the school committee was held in the Harewood Hall. There was a good attendance. The highest scores were handed in by Mrs J. A. Crawford and Mr W. Rosser. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Iris Crawford and Mr P. Dugan. GLENROY. At a gift evening in aid of the bran tub at the forthcoming church guild fair, community singing, vocal items, and games were enjoyed. The winners of the competitions were Mrs W. E. Dennis and Mr E. A. Dennis. Captain T. S. Torrens, of the Church Army Column, visited Glenroy and held a service in the hall. The Rev. W. Atkins was at the organ. Afternoon tea was served by the women. SHEFFIELD. A combined service was held in the Main Hall, when the Rev. D. K. Boyd was the officiating minister. The cantata "Olivet to Calvary," by a choir of 30 voices, under the baton of Mr H. L. Spark, was repeated. Mrs Spark was the accompanist, and the soloists were Mrs C. Eaves, Misses Bates, and Rennie, and Messrs E. Ridgen, Rennie, and F. Bull. The following players have been chosen from the Sheffield Men's Hockey team to represent Malvern against a Christchurch team:—L. Jones, E. Rodgers, and L. Hawke. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Malvern Lodge, No. 6247, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, when the N.G. Bro. H. C. Ferguson, presided over a good attendance of officers and members. Sick pay and vouchers were passed for payment. A committee was appointed and arrangements were made for the annual Oddfellows* ball to be held next month. A most enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr and' Mrs L. T. Wright, when the members of the Malvern combined choir assembled in honour of their conductor and accompanist, Mr and Mrs H. L. Spark. The evening, was spent in games and competitions. Mr F. A. Bull eulogised the work of Mr and Mrs Spark, who had built up a very successful choir, which had performed most creditably in various parts of the district. On behalf of the choir members, Mr Bull presented Mr Spark with a silver-mounted baton, suitably inscribed. Mr C. Eaves, in presenting Mrs Spark with three books of classical piano music, spoke of the services given by her, as accompanist, to the choir. Mr Spark, in replying, congratulated the members on their presentation of the cantata, "Olivet to Calvary." Mr Bull thanked Mr and Mrs Wright for their hospitality. At a meeting of the local branch of the Farmers' Union those present were addressed by Mr C. V. Woodfleld, of Horrelville. His subject was the care and management of farm implements. His address was illustrated by lantern slides. At the conclusion of the address, he was thanked by the president, Mr D. J. Hawke, the vote of thanks being carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks was accorded to the Cust-West-Eyreton branch, for the loan of their lantern. BROOMFIELD. On Wednesday afternoon the Waipara football and basketball teams played return matches. In the football Mr Ross Coleman was referee, the home team winning by 29 to 8. At basketball the visiting team won by 6 to 4. At the conclusion, the Broomfield women provided afternoon tea. Speeches were made by the captains of the visiting teams, the home captains replying.