MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20962, 16 September 1933, Page 5

MID-CANTERBURY

I —♦— ASHBURTON DAFFODIL DAY The Ashburton branch of the Plunkct Society held its annual Daffodil Day appeal yesterday. The branch departed from its usual practice of erecting a marques on the lawn in East street, and yesterday displayed the goods for sale in stalls erected in the arcade. The stalls, which included produce, plants, varieties, cakes, home delicacies, jumble, flowers, and icecream, did a very brisk business throughout the day, and although they were heavily laden at the commencement of the sale, little remained at the close. An army of flower-sellers invaded the business area' of the town early in the day. In addition a copper trail, which began at the corner of East and Burnett streets added a good sum to the collections.

Those in charge of the effort were assisted by a large band of helpers from the Ashburton branch, and from the various sub-branches throughout the county, and the 'organisation was carried out in a capable manner. The conveners of the various stalls were:—Home delicacies, Mrs A. Amos; cakes, Mr F. W. Watt; produce, Mrs D. Heenan: varieties, Mrs W. R. Rybnrn; plants. Mrs J. H. Grigg; flowers, Mrs C. M. Innes; jumble, Mrs F. W. Seldon; ice-cream, girl guides; copper

trail, Misses Z. Bonnington and J. Dunlop; street sales, Mesdames W. H. Itundle and W. Birnie. The sum of £2Ol 0s lOd was taken, which is a record for the societj'. Several donations have yet to be received from sub-branches. The receipts last year totalled £lB5 13s lOd, this amount being a record up to that year. In 1931 the gross takings were £125 17s. Personal. , A motion of sympathy with Mr J. A. Fleming, of Lismore, in his illness was passed at the Mid-Canterbury Farmers' Union meeting yesterdav. Mr H. C. B. Withell, of Ealing, pastpresident, was congratulated upon his appointment as a Justice of the Peace, 'at the Mid-Canterbury Farmers' Union meeting yesterday. Mr L. J. Walker, who has been accountant for the Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association, Ltd., for the last six years, and who left yesterday to take charge of the firm's Leeston branch, was presented, before his departure, with an electric kettle by Mr E. W. M. Cole (manager), on behalf of the employees of the Ashburton branch. Mr A. Shaw, of Christchurch, who will fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Mr J. Boothroyd. of the local staff, to the accountant's position, took over his duties yesterday.

Recent arrivals at the Hotel Somerset, Ashburton, include:—Mrs A. M. Young, Miss J. Patchett (Christchurch), Messrs Roy Cohen (Hastings), H. H. Brown (Wellington). A. C. Henderson, F. Ellisdon, F. T. Hutton, A. Blavey (Timaru). H. H. Webster, M. Whitla, J. E. Talbot, J. E. Collins, G. Troy. C. I. Barnes, L. B. Freeman, Keith Collins, J. A. Stevenson, E. F. S. Hope, A. A. Eichon. H. C. Langford, J. Wood, H. Stevenson, J. W. Arnold, A. E. Romeril, and A. M. Young (Christchurch). The recent arrivals at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, include:—Mr G. V. Nelson (Auckland), Messrs W. Brown. J. B. Hayward, Dr. A. Gridgeman (Dunedin), Messrs W. Grim wood, P. Boyd. L. Radburne, M. G. McDougall, W. Bridgwater. B. C. Desgranges. G. Combridge, L. R. Steel. G. Johns. R. Eastwood, H. Hammond, R. Shand, A. Hammond (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs R. Crawford (Dunedin), Mrs J. Owen (Christchurch), Mr H. H. Graham (Timaru), Mr J. Simpson (Greymouth), Messrs V. Vincent. T. W McDonald, N. Wallace (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Hawker (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs E. A. Scott (Southland), Mr W. Foster (Lyttelton). Flower Show. With the object of promoting interest in horticulture among its members, the Ashburton branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union organised a flower show in the Canterbury Automobile Association's rooms yesterday afternoon. There was a beautiful array of blooms on show, including a display from Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, "OtaMuna." The Mayoress (Mrs W. H. Woods) presented the prizes awarded for the most points. The judge (Mrs U. Holland) made the awards as follows:

Aggregate points prizes: Mrs G. Scales, 55 points, 1; Mrs A. W. Penny, 32 points, 2; Mrs L. J. Strange, 14 points, 3. Cut flowers—Narcissi, six varieties (4): Mrs Porter 1, Mrs Galletley 2, Mrs G. Scales 3. Daffodils, six varieties (4): Mrs A. W. Penny 1, Mrs Porter 2, Mrs L. R. Stoddart 3. Hyacinths (2): Mrs A. Amos 1, Mrs A. W. Penny 2. Anemones (3: Mrs A. W. Penny 1 and 2, Miss Moore 3. Bunch of violets (3): Mrs G. Scales 1 and 2, Mrs A. W. Penny 3. Pansies (1): Mrs G. Scales 1. Violas (4): Mrs G. Scales 1, Mrs A. Horsey 2 and 3. Collection of 12 outdoor flowers (3): Mrs G. Scales 1, Mrs Galletley 2, Mrs A. W. Penny 3.

Decorative Section—Vioinls (I): Krs G. Scales 1. Floating bowl (3): Mrs G. Scales 1, Mrs L. J. Strange 2, Mrs A. Amos 3. Daffodils (2): Mrs A. v/. Penny 1. Mrs G. Scales 2. Narcissi <3): Mrs A. Horsey 1, Mrs G. Scales 2, jMrs A. \V. Penny 3. Mixed spring flowers (A): Mrs L. J. Strange 1, Mrs A. W. Penny 2. Mrs G. Scales 3. Basket of flowers (2): Mrs G. Scales 1, Miss C. J. Hickey 2. Victorian posy (4): Mrs L. R. Stoddart 1, Mrs G. Scales 2, Mrs L. J. Strange 3. Box of flowers packed for cost (3): Mrs L. J. Strange 1, Mrs G. Scales 2, Mrs A. W. Penny 3. Collection of vegetables (2): Mrs A. W. Penny 1. Mrs G. Scales 2. Kia Ora Cricket Ciub. The annual meeting of the Kia Ora Cricket Club was held on Thursday evening, when the president, Mr G. V. Furby, presided. The Ashburton Cricket Association wrote advising the grading of four third-grade players to junior grade. It was decided to protest against the grading of Frew, Mulhern, and Bates, and to request the association to rcgrade them to third grade. On account of his election to the position of secretary to the Ashburton Cricket Association, Mr S. M. Cassidy, who has been secretary of the cluD for the last five years, .tendered nis resignation. It was decided that the resignation be accepted with regret, and the club's appreciation of the capable manner in which he had carried out his duties be recorded. In presenting the annual report the president congratulated the members on winning the junior and third grade competitions. The balance-sheet which showed a debit balance, and the annual report were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr Robert Keir, president, Mr S. M. gassidy; vice-presi-dents, Messrs Chas Segers C H. Jaine, W. J. Patching, W. H. Rundle, E. B. Newton H. F. Nicoll, G. V. luroy, fndDG. Little: secretary-treasurer Mr G V. Furby; delegates to the Scket Associatfon Messrs EE Bell nnrl W Hockings, with Mr G. V. ruruy Is nro'xr delegate to Sports Association Mr'SM Cassidy; delegate to Sports Protection Association, Mr W. Refection of the remainder of the officers was left over till the next meeting. Tinwald Tennis Club. At the annual meeting of the Tniwald Tennis Club, at which Mr A •mt- vice-presidents, Messrs ft. «■" ?™ T T ewitt H. B. Millichamp, . T. £, and Mr W Me™ It was decided to open. »« yanon September 30, and to play a Yan kee tournament.

Road Cycle Race. * h miles road race (six times A iHnf nursery block) will be con;S d d' h by "thebaicl Cash, CycHn, tlo The handicaps are as follows:-C. Clarke W Tod (scr): C. Gluestien. J. (lminV R. Boswell (2min); T. H Towers. L. Arnst (3min); A. Kodd T. Blackburn, C. Andrew (3J min);' J. Stanton (4rmn>. Farmers' Union. \t the monthly meeting of the MidCanterbury Provincial Executive ot the New Zealand Farmers' Union held yesterday, Mr A. P. Bruce, of Pendarves (president), presided. The North Canterbury Sheep farmers' Co-operative Freezing and Export Agency Co., Ltd., wrote in reply to a letter from the union, stating that it had already established a separate grade for Down lambs at its vorks for those clients who wished to consign on their own account. Mr G. A. Franks moved that the evecutive write to the Dominion executive, asking if it would enquirewhy the restrictions on imported stock were being lifted in view of the fact that pastoraiists had stated definitely that they did not want the stock. He said he would like to know what had caused the authorities to alter their views on the subject. Mr R. Oakley (Mayfield) seconded the motion, stating that it would be disastrous from the point of view of pastoraiists if the embargo were lifted. They wanted to know why the matter was being reconsidered, in face of the opposition expressed by farmers throughout New Zealand. The motion was carried. A circular was received from the Wheat Marketing Agency Co., Ltd.,

giving particulars of the allocation of districts for the appointment of an electoral committee of wheat growers to elect four growers' directors to the board of the Wheat Marketing Agency, and also to be responsible for carrying out the wishes of the growers in connexion with the proposed new wheat growers' organisation. Nominations for the committee would close on September 26. Mr C. C. Wynn moved: "That this meeting decides to call a meeting of delegates representing all organised farmers' bodies in Mid-Canterbury to select nominees to the wheat growers' electoral committee, the meeting to be held on September 22." Mr Wynn suggested that to obtain the correct representation of members of the committee farmers' organisations in the various districts should meet and select delegates to the meeting at Ashburton. He suggested representation on the following basis: — Methven 4, Rakaia 3, Wakanui 2. Waterton 2. Mayfield 1. The president said that 13 nominations were required from Mid-Canter-bury, and they should hold a special meeting with "the object of getting a good representation on the committee. Mr Franks suggested that Messrs J. Carr and H. F. Nicoli, directors of the Wheat Marketing Agency, who resided in Mid-Canterbury, be asked to attend the Special meeting. The motion was carried.

An amendment that the nomination of delegates be left to the individual wheat growers was lost. The president said he took it that all farmers' organisations interested in wheat growing would nominate two delegates to the meeting on Friday.

The secretary (Mr W. H. Amos) reported that with the assistance of Messrs R. Oakley, W. Barrett, and J. A. Fleming he had enrolled 26 members for the anion at Mayfield recently.

It was decided to write asking the Dominion Executive of the union for its attitude towards the proposed Central Reserve Bank.

f; LYNDHUKST », At the monthly meeting of the Lyndf- hurst branch of the Women's Institute n Mrs F. Scott presided over a very ,| large attendance of member:;. Mrs i, Scott referred to the loss to the Chert- '• sey branch of its president, Mrs H. R. Wilkinson, and a vote of sympathy was passed. Two new members were ._ welcomed. The balance-sheet of the " birthday party social was presented e by the treasurer, and showed a very ... satisfactory balance. A demonstration e of the curing of skins was given by s Mrs Scott, who also had on exhibition g a number of articles mad'! from cured u skins, lent by Mrs Johnson, Seafield. r A vote of thanks was passed to these » women by Mrs A. C. Gadd. The seal- .. ing-wax work competition was won by :t Mrs Scott. Miss McDowell being scc- ) ond and Miss K. Scot! third. The competition for ihe six heaviest hen ;. eggs was won by Miss Collelt, Mrs P. ', Prebbie being second and Mrs Symes 4 and Miss K. Scott (equal) third. A limerick competition was won by Miss s Collett, with Miss S. Law second and s Mrs Symes third. Afternoon tea was s served by tne hostesses, Mesdames Mc- !. QuiTkin. Oldfleld. Olliver, P. Prebbie, : and Miss McDowell. ■ A pleasant evening was spent at the | i fortnightly social held in the Lynd- : hurst Hall. The prizes in the com- • petition were won by Mrs P. Prebbie 3 and Mr G. A. Franks and Miss Winnie • Campbell and Mr G. LiLley. After ■ supper dancing was held to music sup- • plied by Mr and Mrs Cook, Messrs G. ; Lilley, Ken Cook, and J. Crctney. Mr j A. C. Gadd was master of ceremonies. : WAKAN'UI ; The monthly meeting of the Waka- ; nui Women's Institute was held in the ; Wakanui Hall, Mrs T. S. Taylor pre- ; siding. It was agreed to forward mesj sages of sympathy to the relations of | the late Mrs W. Page (mother of Mrs ' J. Moore, Seaview), and the late Mrs H. R. Wilkinson, Chertscy. Miss McDowell gave an interesting demonstration of basket-making with Chinese matting. Good business was done at the sales table. A competition for a sponge cake was won by Mrs D. Buttcrick, with Mrs G. Leadley. jun., second. A prize for the best pot of marmalade went to Mrs G. Leadley, jun., Mrs D, Bulterick being second. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Taylor, West, and G. Brand. MAY FIELD A successful sale of work and produce, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union, was held in the Band Hall, the proceeds being in aid of the mission and church funds. The sum of approximately £27 was taken as a result of the effort. The following were the stallholders:—Needlework. Mesdames J Brown, R. Austin, and W. T. Elmslie; produce, Mesdames Robt. McDowell and Ellery; cakes, Mesdames G. J. Murdoch, H. Branch, and C. Sewellpound stall, Mesdames G. Johnston and J. McCormick; jumble stall, Bible Class girls; nail-driving competition, hoop-la, and shooting gallery, Bible UJass boys. Supper was in the hands of Mesdames Riley, Kingan, Howden, o. 13. Murdoch, A. Murdoch, and helpers. METHVEN The Rev. R. Morgan presided ovna meeting of the board of managers of bt. John s Presbyterian Church, Methven. The chairman stated that he had received an offer from Mr Hubert Carter and Mr Stanley Morgan, of Christchurch. to bring a party to give a concert in aid of the church funds and h e suggested that they should a JreeH dV fn ntage , °L thC ofler ' Thi S Kf ♦ ' a J nd , the c °ncert will take Konth end 0f the P rc sent rwLh,". W- t? 0J ? ers - President of the Canterbury Hockey Association, visited Methven en Thursday, and ™ v * e i an address on hockey in the Methven Town Hall. There was a good attendance of hockey enthusiasts and Players. Mr A. S. Kennedy, on oenair of those present, moved a vote of thanks to Mr Rogers for his address, and this was carried by acclamation. Later, all present were entertained at supper by the members . of t- he local Ladies' Hockey Club. .Members of the committee of ' the ; Methven PJunket Society, assisted by Misses Olive Watson, Grace Morgan , and M. Quinn. held a very successful n,^, 0 * dafT °dils and spring flowers in Methven on Thursday. Being sale ; day, there were many visitors to the ' township, and the society's funds beno- J med to the extent of more than £4. • Yesterday, members of the commit- ' ted visited Ashburton to assist the 1 Ashburton branch with its annual 1 daffodil effort. j i RAKAIA ] In the Methodist Church a lecture, ! illustrated by lantern slides, was given by the Rev. A. H. Voyce on ; missionary work on the Island of Bou- i gainville. in the mandated territory of < New Guinea. There was a large attendance, the Rev. K. A. Robinson pre- ' siding. On the motion of Mr H. Hoowood. the lecturer was accorded 'a ; vote of thanks. A collection in aid of the mission was made. , A great deal of interest has been ' taken in the recently-formed Boxing \ Club at Rakaia, and it has now been ! decided to hold a novice boxing tournament. There will be four classes < —feather, light, welter, and middle- "■ weights—and also local bouts. Cups c have been provided for the winners \ and medals for the runners-up. An ' exhibition bout has been arranged between G. Terris and C. Brosnahan. The tournament will be held at Rakaia on Thursday. 3 The monthly meeting of the Rakaia z branch of the Women's Christian Tem- t perance Union was held in St. Andrew's schoolroom, Mrs Boag presid- J. ing over a good attendance. Motions '

ol sympathy with Mrs Petrie, Spreydon, m the death of her husband, and with Mr H. Hopwood, in the death of his sister, were passed. It was decided to send a letter of congratulation to Mrs E. R. McCombs on heelection to Parliament. The speaker was Mrs Robinson, president of the South Canterbury district, who gave a very interesting address on the work of the Women's Christian Temperance Union.

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