NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21118, 20 March 1934, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

„—+— RANGIORA At a meeting of the executive of Ihe Rangiora Unemploynieiit Committee yesterday, the chairman 'Mr W. A. Rowse> reported that he was unable to interview the Prime Minister • the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes) when he was in Wellington, but Mr Forbes would probably be passing through Rangiora within a day or two. and he would endeavour to discuss imeir.-, plovment matters with him then. Ad-j vice was received from the Unemploymerit Board that the regulation regarding the furnishing of form 32 and 32a by relief workers regularly, was to be strictlv enforced. The Commissioner of Unemployment wrote advising that Good Friday. Easter Saturday. Easter Mondav, and Anznc Day would be observed as holidays by workers under the No. 5 scheme. Seven registrations were received.

KAIKOURA There was a large attendance at the dance held in the Suburban Hall on Saturday night, in aid of the funds of St. Patrick's sports. Excellent music was provided by Misses Monica and Mary Mackle and Mary and Ethel Wareham. Mr Hugh Smith was master of ceremonies. A meeting of the committee of the Kaikoura Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr W. M. Acton-Adams presiding. Also present were Messrs W. F. Perrin (secretary), A. Gooch (treasurer), R. Register. J. Schroder, A. B. Clark. A. Howard, J. Bnllantvne. W. Scott. G. E. T. Shand. S. T. Harris. E. C. Latter. F. IT. Flower. F. Lawson. Advice was received of the following trophies presented:--W. D. and H. O. Wills. Ltd., 51b tea: New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd.. £1 Is; L. P. Blunt. 10s (id; P. Curran. ks 6d; Bishop and Company, 10s 6ri; Wright. Stephenson, and Co., Ltd, chest of tea. Thanks were accorded the donors. The secretary reported on the results of the show. the receipts being I'2BR 17s. and the expenditure j.277 lJis 3d. leaving a balance of I'll Is Del. The president regarded the results of the show as very satisfactory, and remarked that it war regrettable that bad weather had interfered with the holding of some of the competitions. He thanked the stewards, committee, Mr A. Gooch and his helpers in the Drill Hall, and the women for their excellent services, as well as those who had assisted with the working bees. The dance organised by the women had proved successful and enjoyable, resulting in a profit. Special thanks were due to Mr Marl; Yaxley, who had presented three ofiice chairs and three seats for the public. The press and the secretary were also deserving of thanks. Mr F. 11. Flower paid' a tribute to the president on his fine organisation and services on behalf of the association. Mr George Poole was accorded a vote of thanks for conducting the sheep wcightgucssing competition. I Miss T. Black (Christchurch), who |

has been spending a holiday as guest of Miss Edna Robinson, returned home yesterday. • Ten Kaikoura bowlers went to Scddon on Saturday to meet teams from the Seddon Club, and won two games of the three played. Details: - Fissenden. Hammond, Stocklcy, Reilly is) 19, Davidson, Vaughan, F. Clark. Withers (s) 21; Denton, Lisamnn, Salherloy, Smith is) 28, Bowen, Strahl. Firkin. Johnston fs) 19; McLachlan and Rcid 20. Ball and Hayward 23. The visitors were entertained bv members of the Seddon Club. Dr Withers thanking the Seddon Club. An enjoyable afternoon was spent at the residence of Mr A. 11. Stubbersfield on Saturday afternoon, when the Misses H. Stuboersfield and R. Scott

arranged a "linen shower" in honour of Miss Rhoda McLcnnan, whose marriage takes place on Easter Monday. A musical competition was held, Mrs Ferry and Mrs Comer being equal in

the draw, ivirs Ferry being the winner. Mrs H. Harrison acted as aecompani.-t. Pianoforte ducts were contributed by Mrs H. Harrison and Miss F. Crf:'ory. Miss McLennan received several beautiful gifts of linen. Miss MeLennan thanked Mrs Stubberstield and family for their hospitality and ail

present for the gifts. Among the guests invited were Mesdames Stubbersfield. W. McLennan, J. Harris. 11. Osmond. H. Harrison. L. Shannon, W. D. Sabiston, E. 11. Workman. T. Eastcott. \V, A. Ferry, N. R. Comer. A. D. Clark. Misses R. McLennan. H., A, and N. Stubberslield. E. Robinson, !•'. Grcgurv. T. Black fChristchurch). C. Mcßac, R. and M. Scott. A. Kerr. D. Osmond. L. Gordon. V. Turner. Fay Harrison, and Moira Clark. St. Michael's Tennis Club players met Takahanga players during "the week-end. Details:— Men's Singles—Richardson 0. Cor mack 4: Vvarner fi. R. Gibson 5; Gram C, A. Gibson 5; Anstiss 0. B. Mackle '■'.; Smith 6. H. Stove !i; Tavlor 2. V. Adair 6; Drabble C. L. Mackle 0; Shannon (j. ( \V. Adair 3. ] Women's Singles—Mrs Warner .'!. Miss Keehan G: Miss E. Wareham (i. ■ Miss Mary Macklo 0; Miss L. Williams : 0. Miss Monica Mackle 2; Miss I. Schro I der 6. Miss L. Gordon 4: Miss 11. , Stubberstield 6. Miss E. Mackle 1; Mi-.s ■, M. Strahl -5, Miss K. Smith G; Miss A. ! Stubbersfield 0, Miss K. Keenan 1- Miss j N. Stubberstield 3, Miss S. Miles C. ; Women's Doubles—Misses M. Keehan ' and Mary Mackle 1. Mrs Warner anal Miss E. Wareham (5: Misses Monica : Mackle and L. Gordon 2. Misses L .Williams and I. Schroder i>: Misses S Miles and K. Keenan fi. Misses A and N. Stubbersfield 5: Mirs E. Mackle and K. Smith 2, Misses H. Stubbersfield | and Stralil 6. I Men's Doubles —R. Gibson and A. i Gibson 4, Warner and Grant G; S j Cormack and B. Mackle ?,. Richardson and E. Smith G; H. D. Stove and V. Adair 2. Anstiss and Tavlor (1: 1,. Mackle and W. Adair :s. Drabble aim Shannon G. Mixed Doubles -Miss K. Keciiai, and L. Mackle G. Miss A. Slubbcrslield and I Drabble 5: Miss M. Keehan and S. Cor- j mack 5. Mrs Warner and S. Richardson ! t>: Miss Mary Mackle and R. Gibson ; 2. Miss E. Wareham and Warner <i; | Miss Monica Mackle and A. Gibson ;'. ! Miss L. Williams and Grant (i; Mis;j I L. Gordon and Stove 1, Miss f. Schroder and Anstiss 6: Miss E. Mackle nun | P. Adair 2. Miss It. Stubberstield and I E. Smith 6; Mrs K. Smith anci L. Slow I 1. Miss M. Strahl and Tavlor <;• Mis j S. Miles and 1,. Mackle 5. Miss N. Stubbersfield and Shannon (i. | WAIPARA j Mr M. Hare presided at a meeting of j the committee of the Waipara Tennis j Club. The financial statement showed \ : a debit balance oi £37 Ms (id. This, j • was considered very satisfactory since the club has recently laid "mother ; court. It was decided to holo social evenings to pay the debt. TEMPLETON ; Harvest thanksgiving services were , held at the Templeton Methodist Church on Sunday. There was a largo ; congregation. The church had been 1 beautifully decorated for the occasion by the women of the <■ congregation. The morning service 1 was taken by the Rev. W. Grigg, of c St. Albans, and the evening service by the Rev. H. L. Blamires. The sale of t produce will be held in the church this evening. I The fourth of a series of euchre tour- I naments in aid of the funds of the girl l guides was held on Saturday evening. There was a fair attendance. The \ prize winners were Mrs Gordon and Mr W. Hinton. v

J HANMER agkUNGS j A crop of Garion oats on a j paddock of 57 acres at Hanmer Springs )' was threshed out last -week and averaged 75 bushels to the acre. The proportion of seconds was very small, the main sample being plump and bright. Swimming contests between the forestry employees and the staff Of the Queen Mary Hospital were held in the swimming pool on Saturday. The following were the results:—Relay race: N. E. Toder. W. Such. H. Gallagher, and G. Gavin (Hospital) 1. Breaststroke. two lengths: W. Such (Hospital) I,N. E. Toder (Hospital) 2. Free-style, two lengths: H. Gallagher (Hospital) I. N. E. Toder ''Hospital) 2. Plunge: N. E. Toder (Hospital) 1. J. Anderson (Forestry ) 2. Messrs H. Latter and D. M. Lewis were the judges. An aeroplane visited Hanmer Springs on Sunday morning about 10 o'clock. After making a couple of circuits the machine landed in a paddock on the plains. The landing was necessary to replace a burnt plug. The machine, which was a passenger monoplane, was piloted by Mr Butler, and was from Rotorua. The (light was resumed. The card tournament between the Fire Brigade and the stafT of the Queen Mary Hospital will be commenced on April 11. The contests held lust year were very popular, but were commenced late in the winter. This year it is hoped to be able to include the forestry employees. Chess and draughts will also be played. On Sunday members of the Hanmer Springs Fire Brigade and their friends held their annual picnic at the Hossack Station. A large number attended and an enjoyable day was spent in sports. Before leaving, Mr H. Heche called for cheers for Mr and Mrs Fordo Johnstone, of Hossack Station.

OURUHIA The formal opening of the Ouruhia Park gates was held on Saturday in the presence of residents of the district, and well-wishers from further afield. Mr W. P. Spencer, chairman I of the Ouruhia Park Committee, ex-pres.-cd the gratitude which the people of Ouruhia felt towards Mr James Dunlop and his family for their interest m helping to establish the park, and more particularly for the wrought iron gates which Mr Dunlop, on behalf of Mrs Dunlop and family had presented. Mr R. W. Hawke, M.P., member for the district, expressed pleasure at being asked to attend the ceremony, and hoped that Mr Dunlop would see the park flourish and become an asset to Otiruhia. Canon 11. O. "T. lianby and the Hev. J. Farrar (Belfast i also spoke of the value of the activities which the possession of a park made possible to people. Mr Dunlop had shown a tine spirit of generosity. Mrs James Dunlop performed the. openinr; ceremony, unlocking the gates and handing them over to tin- park committee as a memento of Die ceremony. Mrs Dunlop was asked to accept a golden key—a token of the appreciation of the committee. The iirst pci.,on to pass through the

gates was the youngest rcsidonl of Ouruhia, Leon Kay Cade. Cars containing ccmmillco members unci speakers at the ceremony then passed through the; nates and made a brief tour of file park area before going to the Ouruhia school grounds, where a "bi ing-and-buy" day was held in nid of the park "funds. Although the weather was threatening and the attendance not so large us had been anticipated, the fair was very successful.

The following were in charge ot the stalls: -Produce, Mr F. Dunlop; work slai). Mrs W. P. Spencer and Miss J. Dunlop; variety stall, Mr J. Dunlop; sweets. Miss Rnna McMillan; ice cream, Mrs Cheney; afternoon tea, Mrs Fleming and Miss R. Cade; aunt sally, Mr H. Dawbcr; nail-driving, Mr F. A. Stead; Monte Carlo. Mr H. McMillan; mystery box, Mr.; Cheney; Highland dancing, Misses Joyce and Jean McLaehlan. The baby show, judged by Mrs Denton, of Kaiapoi, resulted: - Rov under 11! months: Bruce Giles 1. McMillan 'I. Baby under six months ibov): Leon Ray Cade 1. Baby under mx "months igirl): Patricia Thurlow 1. Other prizes 'wort: won as follows: - Pig <given by Mr Fleming!, Mr 1.. Brett; lamb "(given by Mr W. P.

j Spencer'. Mr J. C. Mac Donald: pullI over (Kivon by Mrs Harris), Mr J. i VJcKain: cushion Uliven by Mrs Cade), i Mr J. Percnski: quarter ton of coal I '.jjiven bv Mr Wareitu:>. Mr J. Brown. [ "a dance was held in the eveniiv„' "i the school room. Messrs Frank Steere and D. P.oreoskie were masters of ceremonies, and music was ployed by Airs Cade, Mrs !)awbcr, raid Miss J. McMillan. . A successful concert in aid of funds fur the park improvement was held in the schoolroom during the week, '['lie loliowmi! artists from Cliristehurch contributed much-appreciated items'-Mrs brown, musical niono-!o"ue-a .lean McLaehlan. tap dance and sou"; Misses Jackson and Scarf, •■uitar duct; Mr T. Cuniniin;-,s, character .sketches: Mr Claude O'Haj'an. -on"-' Mi s Jovce Mcl.achlan. dances: Master' Ken Mackwell, sone,s: Mrs Little som;s: Mr Malcolm, musical monoioL:ues , and recitations; Highland i''liii(i Ufttv McMillan iQui'iilna). The accompanists were Me: dame.'. Brown and H. Dawber. and l'ipe-Major McLaehlan . l',v the combined eilorts. die pari, lunds will receive approximately £4O. j The park committee expressed thanks ■ to the Scottish Society's Pipe band i and dancers for their attendance al | the "bi'in.';-and-buy" lair, also to all j donois of cash and «uods. ,

HALSWEIX The opening of 1 lie basketball sea. on was held in the domain on Saturday afternoon, when the local team played a keenly-contested game with the Northcote Club Tne home leaui scored 10. the visitors '<'.. Mr Clague vas leleree.

There v. as a iar-e attendaoee ..' the weekly MH-ial held under 'he :-upei - vision" of the sports club committee Comnelitions were won bv .Mrs Wilson and '.Mrs Deary. Messrs A. Spurkes and H. Kolkman. The hicky-spol wait.-, was won bv Mr A. MeConnell and Miss McPhnil. Mr .1. Lodger, and Miss Saunders were Hie wninrrs of l!ie Monte Carlo <>>ir-ste|. Mu.-:e i. ; llv dance was supplied by Mr V. Smith's orchestra, and Air K. Knipe wa~- masler of eere/nomi';..

; SHEFFIELD j 'i he r, j> j i *i:: I mcetir.c, e| <h. Suenieel I Football Club was held n contly. The ! balaneo-rhcet -.howcl a <-;c,.i,\ of o ) [ 17., 7(.i The I.V\. I). K Koyi!. !i.c ic|liiin.'.; secretary, was thanked for Ins i work durinii the last three years. It | was decided to hold on U'edj nc-sday evenhe.'.s, and to leave the ','<■<- I m:; of tho opening: date to the eommit|tee. A vote of thanks was accorded jtlie promoters of a private dance for a (ionalion to the eiub funds. The ioli lowint; nhicers were elected:- -Patron Mr I). McMillan: president. Mr I) Dean.-: vice-pivsidcnN. Ah .-•>.> C Cite y. John Gun::, Geo. Untie:'. G. V. r.er.uh. .). A. Fraser. T. S. Limes. J. Kenny, and Q. A. Writtht; captain, Mr M. A. Hull: vice-captain. Mr C. ('. Inties: secretary and treasurer. Mr Ray Tnwnshend; committee, the Kcv D. K. Boyd. Messrs M. Hull and C. Ine.es: selectors, captain and viee-eap-lain. I'REBBLETOX Mr and Mrs F. \V. Carpenter, who have been visiting Akaroa with Cieir son, Mr l.cn Carpenter, have returned home. Mr and Mrs W. T. Carpenter aie spending a holiday campint; at Halkett. Mr and Mrs M. Prebblc <Rcdcliflfs) are members of the .party. Miss E. East. iGreymouth) is the giitst of Mrs F. W. Carpenter. Mrs T. Smith (Marshland), who has been staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs F. W. Carpenter, has returned home. Mrs H. Prebble has returned from a visit to Akaroa. Mr and Mrs H. W. Marshall have returned from a visit to Wellington.

OKAIN'S HAY At the annual meetint; of the Okam's Bay Sports Club Mr W. Robinson presided. A motion of sympathy with Mr and Mrs R. A. Hartley in the death of their daughter was carried. The bal-ance-sheet, showing a credit of £23 (Is 4d, was adopted. Officers were elected as follows: Patron, Mr A. W. Collin: president. Mr W. Robinson; vice-presidents, Messrs ReR. Mason, P. F, Moore. 11. J. Moore, and the Rev. Atkinson; starter, Mr Roger Mason; j timekeepers - , Messrs H. Reed and 11. | 1.. Mason; hnndienppcrs <boys' events) | Messrs Iletr. Mason, A. W. Ware, and { .1 C. Mason, 'men's events) Messrs H. | J. Moore. Joe Harris, jun., and \V. j Robinson; judges, Messrs A. McKay, F. and K. Bain: trnck stew- ] ards. Messrs R. Haines, P. Harris, Joe I Harris, jun., and E. M. Moore; auditor. | Mr \V. Robinson; secretary, Mr George | Hani.;. It was decided to hold the i .-ports meeting on Thursday. April V2. j Tlie luncheon booth was offered to the j Ladies' Guild. Arrangements for a j ball to follow the sports were left in j lhe hands of a committee. I A heavy truck owned by Mr R. j Haines and driven by Mr Gibb skidded on the Stoney Bay road and went over

I mi' wuih. ridu u kdiil' uvi'i- mi any ! other place on the road not hint; would j have stopped it from going into the j river. After trenching out a track the I truek was hauled on to the road by a I team of bullocks. j Mr:; Work iChristchureh > k the ! guest of Mrs M. Marshall. I Miss J. Moore < Murchisoni is sU>\I in;.; wi;h Mrs P. E. Moore. ! Mrs R. C. Mason tOkain's Bavi is j veiling friends in the North Island. j The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal lined of friendship Lodge. M!u., I 1.0.0.F.. was. held on Saturday. Hro. | K. (.'. Bailey. N.G.. presided. Accounts amounting to AM" his 4d were passed for payment. The delegate to the recent annual eonferenee held at Little Hivor reported on the busines transacted. A degree lecture • s also held. A motion of sympathy \,;ili Rro. and Sister A. K Hartley 'ii, \hv death of ti-.eir daughter was passed, members j '•' anding in silence. i HOKORATA | An enjoyable dance held '.incicr the ' auspices uf the llororata Library Committee in the llororata Hall en I Saturday night was well attended. ■ Music was supplied by the local band. \ and Mrs I". Fleming played extras. Mr ,1. Thome was master of ceremonies. The committee served supper. Miss Milne and Mr H. Hill won the Monte Carlo dance. The llororata School was closed n fortnight ;i|a> on account of measles among the children of the infant department. During the last few days, children of the higher department are showing sißiis of being alTected. A well-attended harvest thanksgiving service was held in St. John's Anglican Church on Sunday morning. The church was decorated with flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The Rev. L. M. Watkins conducted the service, and Miss IWafTey was at the organ. The produce will be sent to St. Saviour's orphanage, Christchureh. DUVAUCHELLE The annual meeting of the United Bay Football Club was held in the Duvauchelle Hall on Saturday evening. There was a fair attendance. The balance-sheet was considered very satisfactory- A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr J. Duncan in a bereavement. Messrs C. Stewart, F. A. Lewthwaite, and the field captain were appointed selectors. It was decided to enter a senior and junior ! team in the competitions, and to hold ' the opening day on April 7.

I TAI TAI'U ; j The Rev. N. P. Larsen and Mrs Larson were entertained in the • Methodist Sunday School by the members of the Tai Tapu congregation. Representatives were also present from the Grcenpark and Prebbleton districts. Mr W. Barnett (chair- . man* expresed regret at the departure of the guests from Tai Tapu. where they had resided for the last three : years. He hoped they would have a j happy and successful time in West-; port, and asked them to accept a silver teapot, suitably inscribed, as a token of the esteem in which they were held by the members of the I Tai Tapu congregation. Messrs \V. P.ray (Grcenpark* and J. Thornton | also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr i Larson's ministry in the Tai Tapu [ circuit. Mr Larsen responded on I behalf of Mrs Larsen and himself, | and thanked all for their support and j kindness. A programme of musical I items and readings was contributed

as follows:—Mrs McLachlan, reading; Mrs C. Watson and Miss K. McLachlan. duet; Miss M. Ritchie, reading: Mi - Douglas Suckling, tenor solos; Mr Graham Suckling, songs: Mesdames C. M. Suckling-and P. H. Matthews. Messrs D. and G. Suckling, quartet; mandolin and ukolelc duets, Messrs Xj. and G. Suckling. The accompanists were Miss Tobeck and Mrs Matthews. Mr D. Suckling conducted

community singing. The monthly meeting of the Methodist ladies' guild was presided over by Mrs N. P. Larsen. A motion of syrnpathy was passed K> Mrs Gilmour. Arrangements were made for the church anniversary tea, to be heki next month. Solos were given bv Mrs Humphreys and Mrs K. Pervman, a duet by Mrs C. Watson and " Mrs Christian, and readings bv Mrs McLachlan and Mrs Morgan. Mrs McLachlan spoke of the interest that Mrs Larson had alwavs taken m the guild, and wished both her and Mr I.anen a happy time in their new home at Westport. Mrs M. Harnett, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs Larson with a clock. Mrs Larsen suitably replied. The Tai Tapu Tennis Club had made arrangements to play the club's tournaments on Saturday, As heaw rain lell during the early morning ft was postponed, but as the weather cleared ui the afternoon some of the game* were played, '