NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 21024, 28 November 1933, Page 5

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA Mr C. S. Ayers presided at the meeting of the executive of the Rangiora Unemployment Committee yesterday. The secretary, reported that six men were waiting for work on the 4A scheme, but none was offering. The chairman reported on a recent visit to the Ashley river works stating that the works were going on well and conditions were satisfactory. Recently the single men were put off the No. 5 scheme, and as in some cases undue hardship was shown, several men were reinstated being given one day's work a week. It was decided to call a general meeting of the committee next Monday morning. There was a large attendance in the Town Hall on Sunday even-ing when the Kaiapoi Brass Band gave a concert in aid of the funds of the Rangiora Band. Apart from the band items several of Kaiapoi's leading singers assisted. Those giving items were:— Songs, Miss Braishcr, Messrs A. andG. Hirst; recitation, Mr J. Hirst; pianoforte duet, the Misses Wright. Mr W. R. Lintott. who gave several xylophone items, also conducted the band. Miss B. Clothier was the accompanist. Before the concert ended the Mayor (Mr W. A. Rowse) thanked the band and performers for the excellent concert. Mr J. Hirst, president of the Kaiapoi Band, responded. KAIKOURA Mrs G. E. Talbot and her daughter (Chrislchurch) are the guests of the Misses E. and M. Mackle (Suburban^. Delightful weather prevailed for the garden party held at the Catholic Presbytery, and there was a large attendance. The Kaikoura Brass Band! played selections during the afternoon. The function was a pronounced success from ail viewpoints. The stall-] holders were as follows: Sweets: Misses ] E. and Mary Mackle, and L. Gordon. Ice cream: Miss M. Broughton. Work: Mrs E. Wallace and Misses M. and C. Wallace, K. Keenan, M. Lanyon, P. and M. Smith. Produce: Misses E. andj M. Wareham and Mrs L. Chapman. Fish nond: Mrs F. Smith and Miss K. Smith'. Darts: Mr P. M. Kerr. Afternoon tea: Mrs G. D. Smith, assisted by Mesdames W. Burrell, S. Chisnall, T. Stack, P. Brunei, P. M. Kerr, and C. Wareham. and Misses A. Keenan, K. Lanyon, M. Kerr, Nancy and D. Smith. Tennis games: Miss Monica Mackle. In the yankce tennis tournament, Mrs Warner and Miss M. Wareham were equal in the women's division and Mr F. Adair was the winner for the men. Miss Norrie Mackle won the dressed doll, Miss Damian Smith the baby doll, and Mrs B. Mackle the table centre. A dance was held in the Suburban Hall in the evening, at which there was a large attendance. Music was supplied by Misses Monica and Mary Mackle, Ethel and Mary Wareham, Marcia and Kathleen Smith, and Mr W. Thomas. Mr S. Sharpc was master of ceremonies. The practice cricket match played on the domain on Saturday was between teams selected by Messrs Campbell and Sabiston. Sabiston's side made 133 runs (Hobbs 27, Borthwick retired 53. Sabiston 15, Gordon 21). Campbell's team replied with 160 (Warner 12, Macfarlane 36. Gillett 40, Reid retired 22. Campbell 14). Bowling for Campbell, Warner took three wickets for 33, Macfarlane one for 32. Reid two for 16, Grant three for 8. For Sabiston's side Trewin took two wickets for 15, Hobbs one for 26. O'Callaghan one for 20, Whitford one for 12, Stewart i two for 4, Ferry one for 8.

Playing at Mangamaunu the Kaikoura team batted first and made 113 runs iCampbeil 14. Shirreffs retired 66, Borthwick 101. Mangamaunu compiled 86 runs (Lester 10, W. Nilscn 15, A. Dasler !>. Lee 6. Nordstrum 5, .!. O'Brien 5). Bowling for Mangamaunu Godfrcv took one wicket for 19, Dasler two for 11. Wakelin Iwo for 15. For Kaikoura Campbell took four for 15, Hobbs four for 11. Shirreffs six for 5, Low three for 4, O'Callaghan one for 4.

At the bowling green. Eastcolt, Withers, and Tlavward 23 defeated Ball. F.Clark, and Wilson 20: Trudgian, S T. Harris, and J. Davidson 25 defeated Still. Strahl. ai'd Washington 14. For December 9 matches will be arranged between East and West Kaikoura.

At a meeting of the committee of the Kaikoura Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Mr W. M. Acton-Adams presided. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr P. Adair, members standing in silence. The secretary reported a credit balance of £4 16s Id for the first spring flower show. A comprehensive i'tijOi't was received from Lincoln. College dealing with sheep diseases and dips. A vote of thanks was passed to the college authorities for th- informative review. Reports were received from the conveners of the schedule committees. It was decided to leave the sheep classes as at the previous show, and to adhere to specified weight in the fat sheep classes. In the horse classes it was recommended that in the mare and foal section points be 50-50, and to include a class for fillies and an extra class for pomes. Mr Laidlaw recommended that junior members be admitted to the association. WAIAU The celebration of the diamond jubilee of the Waiau Presbyterian Church commenced on Friday evening when a social was held in the public hall. There was a large attendance, and a comprehensive programme of concert items was given. The Rev. K T F Larseri (Presbyterian) and the Rev. E. B Moore gave interesting addresses. On Sunday morning the scholars and teachers of the Presbyterian and the Anglican Sunday schools, together with he Catholic children, assembled at the Presbyterian Sunday ■ school room where a procession was formed and Jed by Mrs Aldridge, superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school, and Mrs A. Thompson one of the earliest members of the Sunday school, to the cemetery to the grave of the Rev W. R. Campbell and Mrs Campbell Mr M. McDonald read Robert Burns's poem. "A Tribute to My, Father," and the Rev. K. Larsen ad- ' dressed the children on the life and work of Mr and Mrs Campbell in the Amuri district. Wreaths from the three churches and from Mrs A. Thompson, together with numerous other floral tributes, were placed on the grave. On Sunday afternoon an open-air combined divine service was held in the Presbyterian Church grounds, the Rev. K. T. F. Larsen, Presbyterian minister of the Amun charge, and the Rev. E. B. Moore, Anglican minister of the Amun parish, officiating. A baptismal fonc, the gift to the Waiau Church from the congregations of the Presbyterian Churches in the Amuri district, was dedicated. The font was unveiled by Mrs Munro. handed over by Dr. i. R SmaJe, and dedicated by Mr Larsen. It bore the inscription: "To Mrs Rutherford and the late Mr Duncan Rutherford, in commemoration of their services to the church, this font is dedicated. Amuri Church diamond jubilee, 1933." Mr Larsen delivered the address. Mrs F. R. Smale presided at the organ, and Mrs Aldridge conducted the choir. ASHLEY BANK While playing in the school grounds during recess, Leslie Timms, a junior pupil, dislocated an elbow. He was attended by Dr. L. M. King, and is progressing favourably. At a card evening held In the school those gaining the highest scores were Mrs L. Crawford and M. R. Wright.

CHEVIOT The monthly meeting of the Cheviot branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Plunket rooms, Mrs G. K. Mac Donald presiding. The Plunket nurse's report of visits for October was as follows:—Mothers 35, babies 32, children 14, visitors 7. Total 88. The nurse also visited eight homes. A concert party of Christchurch performers, 15 in number, offered their services to run a concert in aid of the society's funds, the offer being accepted, and it was decided to hold the concert in December. It was decided to hold the picnic after the Christmas holidays, and also the usual New Year's Eve dance. , The first of a series of three cycle road races, with a mile final district track race, which will be run at the annual sports meeting in January tor a silver cuo, given by the business people of Cheviot, was run under the ausnices of the Cheviot Sports Club on Saturday evening. The race was over a course of about 18 miles. Nine riders took part in the race, which was won by A. Upston, with a handicap of eight minutes. He the course in the good time of 55min «sec. The minor places were filled by A. M. Tapper (4min) 2, and M. Wilkinson (scr) 3. and fastest time. 48min 50sec. The rider gaining most points in the four races wins the silver cup. Under the auspices of the Cheviot branch of the Farmers' Union, Mr N. W. Hastings, Waikato, Dominion organiser of the New Zealand Pig Marketing Association, addressed a large audience of farmers in the Presbyterian Hall on Saturday evening, Mr T. Stevenson presiding. It was decided to set up a district committee, which will endeavour to obtain the support of the farmers of the district to join this association. The following committee was elected:Messrs D. H. Milne (chairman), U. E. Kelly, J. McLean, E. P. Honeybone, Andrew Barnes, S. E. Pettingell. and J. Paton.

MARSHLAND At the Marshland Methodist Churci largo congregations attended on Sunday morning, afternoon, and evening, when the Sunday school anniversary services were held. The church had been tastefully decorated with a profusion of beautiful flowers, and the children had been specially trained by Mrs J. Palk (Christchurch). The services were conducted by the Rev. W. Grigg in the morning, the Rev. F Greenwood in the afternoon, and Mr W. C. Francis in the evening. Mrs PalK was organist. Solos were sung by Misses Mavis Smith (Christchurch) Mrs Donald (Papanui), Mrs Palk ("Christchurch), Misses Mavis and Doris Boyd, Connie Browning, and Master Trevor Marks Quartets were rendered by Misses Edith Jacob, Lynda Slade, Mavis Andrews, and Joyce Boyd, and Masters Bernard Andrews. Ronald Trevor and Eric Marks, and a duet by Doreen Marks and Nell Crawford Scripture readings were given by Lorna Ireland, Connie Browning, and Ron Marks. At the afternoon service the prizes won during the year were presented as follows:—Seniors: Doris Bovd 1 and special. Mavis Boyd. Lornr Ireland. Intermediate: Joyce Boyd l and special, Ron Maries, Bernard Andrews. Juniors: Trevor Marks 1 and special, Ben Crawford and Dave Boyd 2 and special, Connie Browning. Infants: Ron Boyd 1 and special. Doreen and Eric Marks (equal) 2, Nell Crawford. Walter Gibbs, Irene Gibbs, Lorna Boyd. PREBBLETON A smoke concert organised by the committee of the newly-formed Cash Sports Club in Prebbleton, was hole in the Parish Hail recently, whet: about 30 members were present. Kinsman's band contributed instrumentai items and songs were sung by Messrs W. T. Hartnell, .T. Smith, and W Staples. Mr W. Shearer, sen., gave ; ; humorous recitation. The following toasts were honoured: "The King,' proposed by Mr J. Smith; "The Centre" proposed by Mr A. Gallagher, and replied to by Mr J. M. Coffey; "The Patroness." Mr J. Smith, Mr P. A Smith replying. "The President." Mi Gordon Ryan, Mr J. Hill responding "The Vice-Presidents," Mr G. Mugford, replied to by Mr W. Shearer. Mr A Gallagher proposed "The Chairman and Mr J. Smith replied.

TEMPLETON A successful "flag 500" evening was held in the Templeton Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday evening, in aid of the funds of the Templeton Cricket Club. The following players were successful:—Messrs A. Cameron, J. Cuneen, and D. Mortland. After supper, the floor was cleared for dancing, music for which was played by Mrs S. Bush, Miss Peggy Kissel, Messrs A. Cameron, R. Childs, and B. Darroch. Mr S. Bush was master of ceremonies. Mr and Mrs A. Stewart and Miss Nellie Stewart (Marsh's road, Templeton) are spending a holiday with relations at Governor's Bay. Twenty one members of the Templeton Women's Institute journeyed to Prebbleton to attend a meeting to form a group of the Templeton, Hornby Ladbrooks, Lincoln, and Prebbleton Institutes. Mrs H. B. Kissel, of the Templeton Institute, was elected group convener. DARFIELD The opening of the Darfield Swimming Club took place on Saturday afternoon. Several improvements made by members during the winter months were noticeable, and reflected credit on the workers.

MOTUKARARA During the week-end a party of tennis players from Christchurch were the guests of the Waihora Tennis Club. With members of the Domain Board they were entertained at lunch by members of the club. The president (Mr R. Templeton) and Mr W. C. Miller (club captain) welcomed the visitors on behalf of the club, Mr T. Rhodes-Williams replying on behalf of the tennis party. Mr T. Miller acknowledged the hospitality of the club on behalf of the Domain Board. There was a large attendance in the afternoon to witness the exhibition matches played. The city players then played matches with members of the local club. Next Saturday the Cashmere Club will play a match against the Waihora team at Motukarara.

HORORATA The congregation of St. John's Anglican Church held the annual fete in the Hororata Public Hall on Saturday afternoon. There was an excellent attendance, and the stalls were well patronised during the day. The stalls and stallholders were:—Work stall, Mesdames G. Hall, S. Gibson, B. Maffey, and E. Fleming; flowers, Mrs Gilbert Grigg; produce. Mesdames G. C. Derrett, T. D. Jarman, and B. C. Rutherford; jumble stall, Mrs R. Gray; sweet stall, Mesdames T. B. Jones and C. Ingram; soft drinks and ice-cream, Mesdames Hiatt, G. Gerard, and E. H. Sime; bran tub, Mesdames A. J. Harris and R. Felton; strawberries and cream, Miss Hall, Mrs Joky 11, and Miss Hampton; afternoon tea, young women of St. John's Church. Competitions were in charge of Mrs J. Thorne and Mr T. D. Jarman. The sideshows were in charge of Messrs J. Payne and J. Thorne. The competition in guessing the weight of a sheep was won by Mr M. Thorne, and that of guessing the weight of a cake resulted in a tie between E. Adams and T. Keltic A dance was held at night and was well attended. Music was supplied by Miss Maffey and Mr Felton, and Messrs A. J. Harris and> J. Thorne were the masters of ceremonies. Mrs Kennedy 'Riccarton) is staying with her sister, Mrs L. Derrett. Miss Fleetwood (Papanuii is the guest of Mr and Mrs R. Allen. Miss Holmes (Christchurch), who has been staying with Mrs R. Gray, has returned home.