NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21085, 9 February 1934, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

KANGIORA The weather has again become very unsettled. Yesterday a strong, cold southerly wind was blowing for most of the day with light rain showers, and glimpses of sunshine at intervals. The executive of the Rangiora High School jubilee has practically cornDieted the arrangements for the celebrations. which will commence on March 31. The programme of events submitted by a sub-committee has been approved. The proceedings will commence at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, when the official welcome to former pupils and visitors and roll-call of ' the first decade, photographs, and school inspection will take place. A high tea will be held in the Drill Hall, Victoria street, at 6 p.m. On Sunday, apart from special church services in the different churches, a combined iubilee service will be held in the Town Hall at 8 p.m. On Mondav there will be an inspection of the agricultural farm, sports meeting in the afternoon, and a jubilee ball in the evening in the Drill Hall. A souvenir booklet, containing an outline o£ the history of the school is being compiled 'by Mr A. J. Ferguson, M.A., a former 'master of the school. It has been decided to extend invitations to the Governor-General (Lord Bledisloc). the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes), the Minister for Education (the Hs». R. Masters), the Director of Education 'Mr N. T. Lambourne), Mr R. W. Hawke, M.P., Mr H. Atmore. former teachers, the Mayor and Mayoress of Rangiora, the chairman of the district school committee, and the headmaster of the district school. Miss Bruere reported that 207 replies had been received, together with the subscriptions. Major W. E. Furby whole offering assistance and submitting names of former pupils. Mr G. Ching, of Christchurch, also wrote offering to co-operate in securing names of former pupils. The chairman (Mr J. Stanton) reported that the rolls had been examined and 2062 names of former pupils had been dealt with, while 258 were not accounted for and 104 were dead KAIKOURA Miss K. Smith (Blue Puck* is spending a holiday at Prebbleton. The District High School reopened on Tuesday, with 150 present in Ilhe primary division and 35 in the secondary division. Mr Ft. Woolman has been appointed relieving teacher at the Town School for the year 1934, in succession to Mr A. T. Campbell. The following players have been selected to represent Kaikoura in a cricket match against East Coast, on Sunday next:—F. Hobbs. L. Sabiston, D. O'Callaghan, G. Gillett, R. Whitford, J. A. Reid, C. Trewin, R. Grant, W. McLean. H. Taylor, and R. Shirreffs.

Members of St. Peter's Ladies' Guild and members of St. James's Church and friends assembled on Wednesday afternoon to bid farewell to the president 'Mrs W. W. Bedwell), who will shortly leave the district. On her arrival she was presented with a bouquet by Mrs K. M. AVilson, Mrs F. S. Warner 'secretary', in a short .speech, said all deeply regretted Mrs Bedvvell's departure. The members felt that Ihoy could not let her depart without making a gift, in appreciation of the valuable help and assistance Riven by her to the 11iId. Mrs Warner then asked Mrs Stubbersfieid to n-.ake the presentation. Mrs Stubbersllnld endorsed the remarks o'i Mrs Warner and wished the Rev. W. W. Bed well arid Mrs Bedwell a happy future in Stoke. Sho asked Mrs Bedwell to accept two pieces of china and a small gift lor Miss Marjory Bedwell. Mrs Bedwell expressed thanks and wished the all success. Mr Bedwell also thanked members for the kindly srntimenls expressed arid for the Kilts. Mrs G. Blaekler contributed vccal solos. Mrs N. Cumer was the accompanist. Afternoon tea wa.; served.

PUAHA Miss Greenwood has resumed duties at the Puaha school after spending the Christinas vacation 011 a motoring tour to the southern iakes and to Tauranga, North Island. Mr and Mrs C. Walkins and family (Spreydon) are paying a visit to Mrs N. Watkin. Miss Baker and Mrs Baker (Gloucester street, Christchurch) have returned home from a holiday spent at Akaroa with Mrs W. Stanbury (Puaha). Miss Gasson (Fendalton'i is the guest of her sister, Mrs A. J. Gibb. Mr and Mrs F. Hill have returned homo alter spending a holiday with their daughter. Mrs T. Milligan. Mrs H. C. Baines and family have returned to Sumner after spending the summer holiday at their Pauha resi-

dence. hawarden The Hawarden Pipe Band held its first general meeting in the Hawarden Hall recently. Mr H. Saundercock presided. The following officers were elected:—Patron, the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes); president, Mr H. Saundercock; vice-presidents, Messrs J. O'Conncll, M. B. Forrester, J. Quigley, G. Ecroyd, W. T. Dalz.cll, H. Piercy, F. M. Wright, S. Boon, R. E." Foster; pipe majc. Mr S. Guthrie, late o£ Timaru Highland Band; drum major, Mr G. E. Galletly; pipe sergeant, Mr T. Pilcher; pipe corporal, Mr A. Gason; drum corporal, Mr R. Galletly; secretary, Mr A. D. Galletly; treasurer, Mr R. Galletly; trustees, Messrs Saundercock and Foster; members of band. Pioers R.- Dalzcll, J. Gray, W. Doak, S. Guthrie. A. Gason, T. Pilcher. W. Craig, C. Craig, A. D. Galletly, Drummers R. Galletly. C. Gainsford, .T. Wright, and N. Craig. The band has already started a uniform fund. The naming of the band has been left until a future date. The first parade of the band will be at the opening of the Willouchby Tennis Club's courts on Saturday, February 17. Miss May Ballinger, of Woodcnd. is on the teaching staff of the Hawarden Consolidated School. GLENROY The meteorological recordings for January are as follows: —Rain fell on 15 days. The maximum fall, on January 7, was 3.48 inches. The total fall was 10.49 inches. For the corresponding month in 1933 rain fell on 11 days, with a maximum fall of 1.40 inches, on January 31, and a total of 4.95 inches for the month. LITTLE RIVER The programme for to-morrov.' at the Triangle Theatre will bo the hilarious comedy, "Caught Cheating," with the "Cohens and Kellys" comedy pair. A comedy, "Two Fresh Eggs," a "Felix the Cat" cartoon. "Non Stop Fright," sports, "Tennis Topnotchers" (of special interest to tennis players), a travellogue, and a chapter of "Detective Lloyd" are also on the programme. ____________ TRIANGLE TALKIES, LITTLE I -I RIVER—We have to apologise to our Patrons for unwittingly inflicting a dud programme on them lasfc week, but we hope it won't occur again. Tomorrow, SATURDAY, "Caught Cheating," with Charlie Murray and Geo. Sidney (The Cohens and Kellys). Splendid supports, and chapter 8 of Detective Lloyd. For universal showing. 1568