PAPANUI NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20920, 29 July 1933, Page 7

PAPANUI NEWS.

MEMORIAL HALL. The Papanui Memorial Hall Management Committee met on Thursday evening, Mr C. L. August presiding and others present were Messrs A. Syme (secretary), E. H, Andrews, T. H. Butterfleld. F. T. Evans, W. G. Chapman, and J. Sturrock. In reply to a letter advising that the City Council had written off its portion of rates on the hall, and asking what it intended doing in regard' to its portion of the liability, the Waimairi County Council wrote that the letter was duly "received." Mr Syme said something would have have to be done to bring this matter to finality. The act definitely said the Waimairi Council was responsible for two-fifths of any deficiency, and 11 it was not prepared to abide by the act, it had no right to be represented on the committee. He asked' what the position was in regard to the proposed library extensions, and whether they were to be held up because of the attitude of the Waimairi Council. Mr W. G. Chapman said the council had not been approached in regard to the extensions. The Waimairi Council had met all its obligations in connexion With the hall The only matter disputed was the rates levied t>y the City Council. The Waimairi Council had taken up a definite stand on the rates question, ana' the City Council would have to test the case. After further discussion it was decided to forward the Waimairi Council's reply on to the Christchurch City Council, with a recommendation that steps should be taken to bring the matter to a conclusion. Mr Andrews reported that it had been agreed to carry out certain extensions to the library. Because of the shortage of funds the Proposal to erect a room on top of the library could not be carried out at present. The chairman and Mr Syme were appointed to meet Mr J. Beanland when the inspection was made. The city inspector wrote in regard to the placing of calico signs on the hall without permits. It was decided fonoWy lessees that before a sign could be erected a permit had to be obtained from the City Council. Combined Sports Dance. The arrangements for the Combined Sports Clubs' dance in aid of the Business Men's Committee's appeal for the relief of distress are well in hand. Many offers of help have been received. There will be a large number of novelty dances, the committee having received numerous suitable prizes. Church Dance. The first of a series of weekly rtinces in aid of St. Paul's Church funds wa" held in St. Paul's schoolroom on Tuesday evening. The organisers were Mrs E. Blair and Mr E. W Worsdell. Music was supplied by Mr F Comyns and extras played by Mr Dunnage. Cards were provided xor the non-dancers. Prizes were won by Mrs Hookham, Mr Shirley, and Miss Guest. Card Evenings. The Advance Northcote Association held a successful card evening on Tuesday. The winners were Mrs R. Morrison and Mr H. Lange A flag 500 evening was held,at the residence of Mr and Mrs F. Dairy, St. James' avenue, in aid of the funds of the Waimairi School. Those present were Mr and Mrs Drury, Mr and Mrs Musgrove, Mr and Mrs Harper. Mr S Mrs McKenzie, Mr and Mrs Mann. Mr and Mrs Green, Mt ana Mrs O'Rourke, Mr and Mrs Mulhollan i, Mr and Mrs C. Smith, Mesdames Hern. Withe; Tillman. Hookham, Reynolds, rudeman, Keith, Winter, H. Good, OrbelT Thorn. Misses Thomson CaySlI Mulholland, Evans, Messrs Drury, Thomson, and Mr Collie. Progress League Social. of counter-attractions the Pnthlv social of the Progress League Wednesday was not largely he i d £h Dancing was held until at -Hn£ht supplied by Mr KS lg C«nyiS Mr W. Clark was master of ceremonies. Lowest rates. 'Phone 22-492. Oil. Lime Sulphur, GarS Ltoe Bluestone, Fertilisers, t? den c 4hear« Drury and Son, PapaPruning Shears, uiuu 7C21 nui.