NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20979, 6 October 1933, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

! RANGIOHA | In the play-off .between the Druids and Manchester Unity Oddfellows, the leading teams in the Rangiora Friendly Societies' cards tournament, the Druids defeated the Oddfellows' team by 567 points to 535, and became winners of the McPhail Cup. The cup was presented to the winning team at a cards social held in the Oddfellows' Hall. There was a fair attendance of friendly society members. After supper a short dance was held. The lucerne growing competition, promoted in conjunction with the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association's field roots competition, has been judged by an officer of the Department of Agriculture, with the following results:—W. Stalker, Rangiora, 94 points, 1, O. C. Kempthorne, Coutts Island, 92 points, 2, L. W. E. Giles, Clarkville, 91 points, 3, G. Hassall, 90 points, 4, G. E. Brown, 86 points, 5. The. judge, Mr J. G. McKay, makes the following comments: —"The plots placed first and second are both young stands of vigorous growth and good colour. The winning plot received 25cwt lime and 3cwt superphosphate in its establishment, and the plot placed second received 28cwt of lime, but so far no manure. Plot. 3, the winning plot last season, is still a very even stand, but lacks vigour of growth compared with last season. This is a four-year-old stand and has become slightly consolidated by stocking. It has received no lime or artificial manure since it was sown, and apart from harrowing, no cultivation. Plot 4 is a very old stand, and has received no cultivation and only a small amount of manure since it was sown. With suitable cultivation, liming, and manuring, it is still capable of producing heavy crops. Plot 5 is a comparatively old stand, and rather thin, but is nevertheless capable of producing a lot of fodder of fair quality. KAIKOURA A social was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Robert Mounsey, Mangamaunu, the occasion being the twenty-first birthday of Mr G. W. Lee. The evening was spent in dancing to music supplied by Mrs A. E. Lester, Misses W. Boyd, P. and K. Smith, Barratt, Mounsey, Messrs R. Smith and Hugh Boyd (violin). Songs were contributed by Messrs F. Godfrey and A. E. Lester. Various games and a oneact play formed part of the entertainment. Mr Hugh Crampton was master of ceremonies. During the evening Mr C. W. Lee presented the guest of the evening with the customary golden key. Opportunity was taken, on behalf of the nearby settlers, to wish Mr and Mrs R. Mounsey au revoir, as they are leaving the locality. The annual meeting of members of the Kaikoura Brass Band took place at the band room, Mr E. H. Workman (president) presiding over an attendance of 20. The balance-sheet showed receipts to have been £sl Is 2d, and expenditure £47 10s lid, leaving a balance of £3 10s 3d. Assets exceeded liabilities by £385 19s lid. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Mr F. H. Flower; president, Mr E. H. Workman; vice-presidents, Messrs T. Adair, sen., W. A. Nelson, A. S. Robinson, J. K. Chapman, and A. B. Clark; bandmaster, Mr E. W. Harris; band sergeant, Mr H. Austin; secretary and treasurer, Mr P. Smith; auditor, Mr F. H. Flower; librarian, Mr M. Perrin; committee, Messrs J. Lovett, J. P. Smith, F. Tylor, E. Williams, W. D. Sabiston, and Rev. F. Robertson, with officers ex officio. The appointment of a conductor was deferred and will be considered by the committee. A motion expressing appreciation cf the services of Mr W. F. Perrin, as conductor, was ordered to be placed on record, his zeal and efficiency being highly praised. WAIAU The Waiau Cricket Club opened the season with a match between College Old Boys and the rest of the club. Mr E. P. H. Burbury declared the season open. College Old Boys batted first and compiled 195 runs, the chief scorers being G. Reid 10, B. Savill 61, E. Rutherford 16, C. Wright 33, and D. Burbury 38. The rest of the club replied with a total of 132, to which J. Menere contributed 32, P. Davies

22, S. Heard 27, H. Rogers 22, and E. P. H. Burbury 11. For College, C. Crossley, E. Rutherford, B. Savill, and J. Macfarlane bowled best, as did J. Menere, P. R. Dearden, and Batchelor for the club. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs H. Dampier-Crossley and Mrs C. Deans. LOBURN Perfect weather favoured the Loburn Tennis Club for the opening of the season. The courts were freshly topdressed and relined, new nets had been purchased, and the results of a working bee added to the enjoyment of the most successful afternoon the club has had for several years. The attendance was a record one, practically every member and many visitors being present. Mr J. W. Macleod, president of the club, declared the courts open, and hit the first ball over the net. Mrs J. Montgomery then entertained members and visitors to afternoon tea. To mark the opening of the tennis season, the club held a card party and dance in the hall on Saturday night. The winners of prizes were:—Euchre, Mrs J. Henry and Mr B. Nottingham, Mrs A. Thomas and Mr W. Mitchell; five hundred, Miss P. Henry and Mr A. Henry, Miss N. Henry and Mr H. R. Kempthorne. Music for the dancing v/as supplied by Mrs A. Thomas, Misses N. Fitzgibbon, P. Henry, and C. Gallelly, Messrs M. Fitzgibbon, G. Mehrtens, L. Saxton, and J. Montgomery. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss N. Fitzgibbon and Mr F. Hill. There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Loburn subbranch of the Plunket Society, held in the Coronation Hall. Mrs Goldsbury presided. A paper was read showing a summary of a month's cases in the Karitane Hospital. A motion of sympathy was passed with Nurse Shepherd in her recent bereavement. A donation of £5 was voted to the Karitane Hospital. LITTLE RIVER The programme for to-morrow at the Triangle Theatre will be the jungle and wild animal picture "East of Borneo." <■. The supports include a splendid 'Shm Summerville" comedy, 'Oswald" cartoon, and the second chapter of "Danger Island."

CHEVIOT A meeting of the Central Relief Committee was held in the Presbyterian Hall. The Bev. G. Widdup, chairman, presided. Others present were: Mesdames A. C. Fuller, G. Struthers, the Rev. M. Jackson, and Mr H. C. Renner, honorary secretary. The chairman explained the reason lor the delay in holding the meeting. The work of the executive committee had been carried out as usual for the assistance of the local unemployed. The executive had paid out in subsidies to date £l6 ss, and £2 10s had been paid for seeds supplied to married men, and subsidies amounting to £3 10s were still to be collected, making a total to date of £22 ss. Since the committee commenced operations approximately 100 days' work had been found for 13 men, and a number of these men were still engaged at various works. It was hoped that the work of the executive committee, in arranging employment for men, would be to a large extent relieved during the summer months when men would be able to secure work on the farms in the district. It was decided that if insufficient work is offering, the men be engaged on work at the various religious and educational institutions in the district, and -that the wages for this work be paid in full by the relief committee. The honorary secretary, Mr H. C. Renner, tendered his resignation from the committee, and as secretary, and the Rev. M. Jackson was elected to fill the latter position. The opening of the Cheviot Croquet Club took place in ideal weather, the i greens being in good order. Mrs E. | J. Savage, president, welcomed a large number of members and visitors. It was pleasing to see that the popular- [ ity of the sport was increasing, she I said, and wished the club a successful season. Mrs J. Williams played the first ball. Competitions for the day's play were won as follows:—Golf croquet, Mr E. J. Savage; putting, Mr G. Brown; clock. Miss K. Stevenson. It was decided to hold an all-day competition on Labour Day. MOTUKARARA The Waihora Tennis Club opened its season in the presence of a large attendance of members and visitors. Mr R. J. Templeton, the president of the club, referred to the good progress made by the club during its short existence. In the evening a flannel dance was held in the Motukarara Hall, Woodward's orchestra supplying the music. To-day a Combined gathering of members of the Farmers' Union and the Women's Division will visit "Otahuna." The Halswell river provided quite good sport for the opening of the fishing season, though six and nine fish were the largest individual bags. The fish were, on the whole, in excellent condition and of good size. . There is a small run of whitebait in the canal.

DARFIELD The Malvern Talkies will screen an excellent double feature programme to-morrow. "White F.ace," an Edgar Wallace thriller, lightened with Gordon Harker's Cockney humoui\ and "Lord Babs," a bright musical farce starring Betty Howes, recognised as one of the most whimsical and exhilarating comedians of the British Screen. There will also be a Mickey Mjouse comedy entitled "Mad Doctor." HORNBY-ISLINGTON A meeting of the Hornby Recreation Ground Committee was held in the Islington Hall. Present: Messrs J. Kenworthy (chairman), M. Evans, A. Spicer, F. Richards, F. A. McTeigue, J. Allen, and H. Wilson (secretary). Owing to the departure of Mr J. Dow from the district, his place on the committee was filled by Mr P. Tompson, who was next in order at the last election. The provision of a central pavilion at the grounds was discussed and it was decided to call a meeting of delegates of the various clubs connected with the ground next Tuesday, and to obtain their views on the proposal. It was reported that the well and tank were giving trouble and needed overhauling. It was decided to engage a well-sinker to report on their condition, and to submit an estimate for putting them into good working order. The weekly social held in the Islington Hall by the welfare committee was well patronised. The winners of the competitions were Miss Burrows and Mrs R. Still, Mr Haggity, and Mr Maclame. A large number of competitors took part in the billiard tournament, conducted by the welfare committee in the Islington Hall. A. Ward was the winner, and the consolation prize was awarded to F. Ellis.

Miss Gwen Rowlands, Islington, is spending her annual holidays at Kaikoura. The Rev. John Bissett, who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs W. H. Busch, during his mission in Hornby, will leave to-day for Hanmer Springs. SOUTH MALVERN The weekly euchre tournament was held in the Glentunnel School. The prizes were awarded to Mrs L. Willis and Mr G. Hardaker. Mr and Mrs Steffenson and their small son (Timaru) have been visiting Mr and Mrs L. D. King (Whitecliffs). Mrs Bathy and Miss N. Bathy (Sydney) are visiting relatives in Whitecliffs and Coalgate. Mrs Gibbard (St. Albans) has been the guest of Mrs Woodcock (Whitecliffs). Mrs S. Cherry has returned to Glentunnel after a short visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs John Deans, assisted by their daughter, Miss Nancy Deans, entertained the members of the Glentunnel Women's Institute, the members of the Red Cross Society, + he members of the Combined Sewing Guild, and the members of the South Malvern Plunket Society at their residence, "Kirkstyle," Coalgate. A pleasant time was spent roaming through the gardens and orchard gay with spring flowers and blossom. During the afternoon a mannequin parade was held, when the Glentunnel Women's Institute arranged a competition for a dress costing not more than ss. The judges were Mesdames John Deans, William Deans, and Douglas Deans. Prizes were awarded as follows: Mrs A. Leeming 1, Miss I. Gilmour 2, Mrs Scott 3, Mrs Calwell 4. An amusing flower competition was also held, and Mrs A. Leeming was the winner. Mr Boyd thanked Mr and Mrs John Deans for their hospitality and Mr Deans suitably responded. The following have been chosen to

represent the Coalgate Cricket Club in the Sheffield v. Coalgate match at Coalgate on Saturday: J. McCaughan, W. E. Charles, T. Joyce, L. Knox, G. Murphy, J. Watson, E. Weastell, H. Hamilton, E. Hardaker, T. Charles. T. Tarling, C. Milne. KIMBERLEY There was a large attendance at the fortnightly social held in the Kimberley Hall, in aid of the school picnic fund. Competitions were won by Miss Y. Begg (Kirwee) and Mr G. C. Reveley and the consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs J. Thompson and Mr R. Cridge (Darfield). After supper dancing was enjoyed to music supplied by Messrs A. Hart and P. Barltrop. Mr J. Thompson was master of ceremonies. The rainfall recorded at Kimberley for September totalled 2.09 in. Rain fell on eight days, the heaviest fall being on September 13, when .78in were registered. The amount registered since the beginning of the year is 12.73 in. The quarterly meeting of the Kimberley Domain Board was held in the hall, Mr S. Syme presiding. Others present were Messrs M. E. Jenkins (sec jretary), G. C. Reveley, J. Cogan, A. IBoulton, C. H. McCausland, and J. iR. Manson. A motion of sympathy was

passed with Mrs J. Beaman and family in their recent bereavement. The chairman reported that all the firewood had been disposed of. It was decided to call for tenders for the lease of the domain, and to have the gorse grubbed. The balance-sheet from the Domain Board ball showed a credit of 12s 6d. Accounts amounting to £45 12s 9d were passed for payment. SOUTHBROOK The general committee of the Southbrook School diamond jubilee celebrations met recently. There was a large attendance, and Mr R. Mcintosh presided. The secretary reported receiving many letters from former pupils, intimating their intention of being present at the celebrations. Mr Lai Martyn, convener of the social committee, submitted the financial result of six Saturday night socials, the net profit (less the hall rent) being £25 18s. Three additional social nights were being arranged for in November. The hall committee was thanked for the assistance rendered to make these socials successful. Appreciative reference was made to the gifts of flowering plants by Mrs A. Allen, to beautify the school gardens. A motion of sympathy was passed to the wife and children of the late Mr H. Mockett, who for many years had been associated with the school committee as chairman, and whose death was a great loss to the community. The secretary reported that 1115 invitations had been sent out, and the committee was anxious to obtain further addresses of old scholars. The banquet committee was asked to meet before next general meeting and bring suggestions for catering, etc. The next meeting will be in the first week in November. HALSWELL The weekly* socials that are being held under the management of the local sports committee continue to be well supported. At the last social competitions for the evening were won by Mrs Arps and Mrs Parish, Mr W. Spicer and Mr J. Nimmo. The Monte Carlo was won by Mr and Mrs Ireland. Mr W. Roselor and Mrs Cordner were the winners of the lucky-spot waltz. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr F. Smith's orchestra. Extras were played by Mr W. Roselor. Mr N. Gardiner was master of ceremonies. Mr Rae Silvester, Glover's road, is spending a holiday in Wellington.