NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20920, 29 July 1933, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. j At a meeting of the Rangiora Do- } main Board, at which Mr D. N. Banks ] presided, it was reported that 33 pine trees had been sold to the Public Wor.is _ Department by tender, for £SO, to provide firewood for the relief work- ] ers' camps, at the Ashley river. The trees, most of them being of 60 years growth, would provide about 120 coids : of wood. Mr R. Mcintosh was ap- : pointed the board's represented ve on the committee recently formed to. fos- , ter tree-planting in North Canteibury The secretary reported a credit balance of £47 19s 2d, £IOO 15s 2* having been received and £52 16s expended since April 1. Relief workers wages to the amount of £55 7s 6d had been received from the Unemployment Board and paid out. It was reported that in addition to the wood disposed of to the Public Works Department more than 40 cords had been given to the Borough Benevolent Comnuttae for distribution. , "Jack's the Boy," an English comedy, featuring Jack Hulbert and his wife Cicely Courtneidge, will be screened at the Rangiora Town Hall this alternoon and to-night, when there will also be an excellent programme ot supporting pictures. On Wednesday night the principal attraction will be "Ladies of the Jury," a comedy of a different kind in which many favourite players appear. KAIAPOI. The auxiliary scow Ngahau loaded a cargo of about 50 tons of potatoes and onions at Kaiapoi yesterday. Willow stakes were first placed across the deck to keep the cargo clear of water, and tarpaulins and sails were used to piotect it from spray or rain. II the weather is favourable, uic ves sel is expected to leave Kaiapoi on the high tide this morning between B and & o'clock for Wellington where she will load a return cargo for Lyttelton or Kaiapoi. , , ~ A surprise party, organised by the members of the Haeremai Gir s Club, Kaiapoi, recently visited the home of their president, Miss S. E. Evans. The evening was spent in games and competitions, the winners of the latter being Misses S. E. Evans, E. Lydster. N. Keetley and B. Williams. After j supper, opportunity was taken, by Miss B. Williams of conveying bn thday greetings to Miss Evans. During the evening opportunity was also taken of congratulating Miss May Wilson on her recent engagement to Mr b. Hoiland. KAIKOURA. Captain Banyard, of the Chur :h Army, paid a visit to Kaikoura on Tuesday, and in the evening addressed a meeting at St. Paul's schoolroom, explaining the activities of the organisation. He made arrangements for a section of the column to undeitake work in Kaikoura. A heavy frost was experienced in Kaikoura on Friday morning. A meeting of the committee of the Kaikoura Athletic and Cycling Club was held in the Drill Hall on Thursday night, Dr. R. L. Withers (president) presiding. The treasurer presented a draft balance-sheet, which showed the club to be in a satisfactory financial position. On the motion of the president it was decided to give something towards the cost of a presentation to Mr H. T. Wilkinson, who had proved himself an enthusiastic worker in the club's activities, and it was agreed to combine with the Takahanga Tennis Club in arranging a social in houour of Mr and Mrs Wilkinson. Misses L. Shannon, A. W. Barker, and R. E. Clark were appointed a sub-commit-tee to assist in the arrangements for the entertainment. Mr Wilkinson is leaving Kaikoura to join the post office staff at Leeston. WAIAU. A meeting of the committee of the Waiau Whippet Club was held on Wednesday evening, Mr H. W. Menere presiding. The secretary, Mr I. Little, reported that the club's finances were in a very healthy condition, and that arrangements for the opening race meeting on Labour Day were well in hand. A working-bee on the track will be held during the week-end. Two new members, Messrs A. Netting and B. Creed, were elected. It was decided to hold another flag euchre evening on Wednesday evening next, when a commencement will be made to take the aggregate scores for the big prizes. The secretary reported that several Christchurch firms had sent along trophies, and that the prospects were very encouraging for a successful season. OXFORD. A special meeting of the Oxford Methodist Church Ladies' Guild was held on Thursday afternoon to give the members an opportunity of meeting Mrs Ashcroft. Mrs D. Hawke presided. A musical programme was given by Mesdames C. E. Johnson and C. E. Early, and Misses Winnie Magrath and F. Jordan. MARSHLAND. On Thursday evening a concert was given in the Marshland Hall by the Mairehau Girls' Concert Party. The programme was: Opening chorus by the girls; quartet, "Water Lilies," by Misses D. Judd, I. Wilson, M. Walker, and E. Buxton; recitation, "Cockney Girl at the Pictures," by Miss D. Judd; old-time chorus in costume, by the company; violin solo, Miss D. Beck; sketches, "Casey as a Doctor," "Casey as Judge," by the girls; vocal solo, by Miss Mary Walker; Highland dance, by Miss Eileen Riches; jazz chorus, by the company; selections in an old-world garden, by the girls; recitation, "I'm Upset," by Miss Sylvia Buxton; 'cello solo, Miss E. Beck; vocal solo, Miss Ivy Wilson; dialogue, "The Domineering Wife," by the girls; solo dance, by Miss Eileen Riches, and closing chorus by the company. Later, a dance was held, the music being played by Mrs Marks and Mr Kibbard. Mr L. Wilson was the master of ceremonies. Mrs Markham, delegate from the Woodbury Women's Institute to the Christchurch conference, is the guest of Mrs Crawford, Marshland. HALSWELL. J A meeting of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was held in the Halswell Hall on Thursday. Mrs Gerrit van Asch, president of the branch, addressed the meeting. Mrs J. D. Hall gave a demonstration of woollen rug-making.

HORNBY. The fortnightly social held at the Parish Hall, Hornby, was well attended. The winners of competitions were Mesdames N. Davis and Earnshaw and Messrs J. Rowe and Blakeway. The monthly meeting of the Hornby branch of the Mothers' Union was held on Thursday afternoon at the Parish Hall. Mrs H. Jones presided. Mrs Watkins (of Christchurch) gave a • housekeeping talk. The competition for the afternoon was won by Mrs Joyce. Hostesses for the afternoon tea were Mesdames F. A. McTiegue, .J. McTiegue, and P. H. Thomson. Among those present were Mesdames Davis, sen., N. Davis, T. B. Grant, W. Teepe, H. Day, Joyce, Blakemore, Woodgate, ID. Whale, J. Marsden, J. Bashford, Palmer, Robinson, H. Jones, P. H. Thomson, J. and F. A. McTiegue, Horman, and Miss Molly McTiegue. ISLINGTON. The weekly social at Islington, on behalf of the Welfare Committee, was held at the hall on Wednesday evening. The competitions were won by Mrs W. Freeman 1, Mrs A. Thompson 2, and Messrs Blakeway and Earnshaw. TAI TAPU. A football match wa.s played at Rhodes Park between the Tai Tapu and Lincoln scholboys. It resulted in a win for Tai Tapu by 31 points to 3. A basketball match between Tai Tapu and Lincoln schoolgirls resulted in a draw, each team securing four foals. The junior boys' team also played Lincoln juniors and the game was drawn, each team scoring three points. LEESTON. At the monthly meeting of St. John's branch of the Mothers' Union, held on Thursday, Mrs Hendric, of the Bishop Julius Hostel, gave an address on "The : Moral Training of the Adolescent . Child." The hostesses were Mesdames E. Mclntyre, T. J. Free, A. McMillan, and H. Dalley. At a social held in the Catholic Hall ' competitions were won by Mesdames J. McMahon and W. Fraser, and Messrs Dodge and A. McCartin. Dance music was supplied by Owens' band. ' DUNSANDEL. Mr G. A. Steel, who is being trans- ' fcrred to Heriot, in Otago, after serving for several years as postmaster at Dunsandel, was accorded a farewell social in the town hall, at which there was a large attendance. Vocal and other items were given by Mrs A. J. Sheat, Miss A. Macpherson, Misses Wraight and Voice, and Messrs A. Couch and A. J. Sheat. A number of speakers testified to Mr Steel's unfailing courtesy as postmaster, to the good work he had done on various local bodies and societies, and to his sterling personal qualities. Mr R. H. Johnston, who presided, presented Mr Steel with a watch and chain, suitably inscribed, on behalf of the residents of the district, and conveyed good wishes for his future success. Mr Steel suitably replied. Later there was dancing to music supplied by Miss Hatchard and Mrs Tomlinson. DARFIELD. The Rev. Theo Paterson presided at 1 the monthly meeting of the Darfleld i branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union. Conference recommendations were received from Mrs I. Lopdell, and mission letters from Taupo, Opotiki, and from Miss V. Sutherland were read. Mr Pater- > son gave an address on mission work ' on the island of Epi. Knitted garments were received and more wool was distributed. The meeting concluded with afternoon tea, the hostesses being Mrs D. Gillanders and Miss Joyce Gillanders. ' There was a good attendance at the i fortnightly social in aid of the funds . of the Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Clubs. The winners of the flag 500 ' were Mr and Mrs McMeekan (Kir- ■ wee) and Mr W. Stott, sen. The music , for the dance was supplied by Mr A. ; Hart. Mr Register was master of l ceremonies. At a meeting of the Darfleld branch of the Farmers* Union Dr. D. Miller, '< of the Cawthron Institute (Nelson), ' gave a lecture on the grass grub and r the diamond-back moth. Mr W. W. ! Mulholland presided. j ! BROADFIELD. I The fortnightly social and dance! : held in the schoolroom, Broadfield, was well attended. The following were the competition winners:— Women, Mrs H. Brown (Hornby) 1, Mrs Moran (Lincoln) 2; men, Mr G. . Simpson 1, Mr L. Ringstahl 2. The 1 dance music was played by Mrs HamJ mond, extras being given by Miss D. J Smythe and Mr G. Rutherford. Mr t Rutherford also gave an exhibition of : the hornpipe. Mr G. T. Gallagher 5 was the master of ceremonies. GREENDALE. To discuss the formation of a dramatic circle at Greendale, a meeting, ; convened by Mrs Worsfold, was held : on Monday evening. It was decided 2 to form a circle, and the following ' committee was elected:—Mrs Worsfold, ' Miss D. Warren, and the Rev. A. T. , Kent, with Miss D. Warren as secre- ' tary and treasurer. ; It was arranged to meet fortnightly : in the homes of the various members, ; the next meeting to be held at the r home of Miss Betty Adams. The subr scription for members was fixed at r 2s 6d. 1 SOUTH MALVERN. ' The South Malvern weekly card ; evening was well attended. Prizes > were won by Miss Q. Workman and ' Mr G. Murphy. Miss M. Kidd (Avonside) is visit- ; ing relatives in Glentunnel. Mr and Mrs C. Green have returned to Coalgate after a short visit to Christ- . church. Mrs A. Tanner, who has been visiting Glentunnel, has returned to Tai Tapu. The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Sewing Guild was held in the public library, Glentunnel, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs John Deans presided over i a good attendance of members. There : were present Mesedames John Deans, , C. Green, C. Stuart, G. D. Marsh, P. Prestidge, E. Charles, G. Brockie, ■ J. G. Weastell, W. J. Harrison, D. • Dickie, J. Jewell, E. Harper, Watkins; 1 Misses Barlow, Dickie, and Marsh.

AYLESBURY. In the Aylesbury school on Tuesday night a concert and dance was held in aid of the school funds. The concert was given by the school children together with Mr Farrant and his party from Christchurch. Miss Dwight gave a recitation in character, and Miss F. Grey a club-swinging and tap-dancing display. Songs were also given by Miss M. Clark, and humorous recitations by Mr Farrant, while the concert was concluded with community singing, led by Mr Farrant. Mr and Mrs Stewart and Miss Dwight were pianists. The evening concluded with a dance, music being supplied by Mr S. Dunn. The lucky spot was won by Miss G. Hancox and Mr W. Paris. Mr H. Walker was the master of ceremonies.] The amount raised was £7 Bs. J

KIRWEE. In the absence of the president, Mrs Selby presided over the monthly meeting of the Kirwee Women's Institute. The financial result of the recent entertainment was considered to be very satisfactory, and it was decided to give from the proceeds £1 towards the Malvern relief of distress fund, and £1 to the local branch of the Red Cross Society. The roll call was "My favourite pudding," and in a competition for the best home-made handkerchief the winners were Miss E. Seaton 1, Mrs M. Robertson 2, Mrs J. Dysart 3. Mesdames D. McMillan and Paynter, of Darfield, demonstrated the making of soft toys. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs Weir, Misses M. Selby, E. Westaway, and L. Thompson.