NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21133, 7 April 1934, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

—♦— — RANGIORA The Mayor and Mayoress iMr and Mrs W. A. Rowse* left yesterday by motor on a holiday visit to Nelson. They will be away from Rangiora about a, fortnight. Miss N. Shankkmd. who has been cmploved in the Rangiora Borough Council office for the last six years, and who has resigned, was met yesterday by the members oil the borough start "and presented with a wristlet watch. Mr Arnold Hall, of Christchurch, has been appointed assistant in the Rangiora Borough Council office. There were 56 applicants for the position. George Arliss heads the cast in '"A Successful Calamity.'' a comedy-drama to be screened at the Rangiora Town Hall this afternoon and to-night. The picture, which appeals to the whole family, tells the story of a millionaire who pretends to become poor and so finds that he has a fine, loving family instead of one which only looks upon him as a provider of the means to lead a gay life.

KAIKOUKA Messrs J. Allen. Rowntree, Spro- ! sen, and Muirson. members of the i Linwood Bowling Club, who have : completed a lour of the northern portion of the South Island, played a I match against a Kaikbura team, repi resented by Firkin, Washington, Hayi ward, and Withers, on the local green j mi Thursday afternoon. Alter an in- ; Icresting game, the visitors were : beaten by 20 points to 19. j Burgoync (Beckenham) and Bow- ' hill were bcv.len bv F. Clark and A. W. Ball, 25-15. A painful accident, happened to Mrs D. Vincent, a member of a camping party at Goose Bay, on Wednesday. She was using a primus stove, which exploded, and Mrs Vincent's face was injured. She was taken to hospital. CHEVIOT The Cheviot Tennis Club clo.mjcl a suevessful season with a Yankee tournament. Men's and women's doubles ■uere played for trophies given by the club. Miss 11. Savage and Miss D. Harrison won the women's doubles, and Messrs F. D. Chi Ids and S. Denton won the men's doubles. An interesting feature of the tournament was the playing of the finals of the Cheviot Tennis Club championships. These games were very keenly contested. The championship winners were:- Seniors: Women's singles. Miss If. McDonald: men's singles, M. Taylor: women's doubles. Miss H. McDonald and Miss G. Morgan; lien's doubles-, F. D. Childs and S. Denton. .Tumors: Women's singles, Miss N. Cottrell; men's single.-, G. Harrison; women's doubles. Miss M. Harrison and Miss G. Fitzgibbon; men's doubles. G. and R. Harrison. The Cheviot club gave miniature cups to the winners of the .senior women's singles championship and the senior men's singles championship, and trophies for all the oth.r championship winners. The Mackenzie Tennis Club has coneluded its handicap singles tournament. Miss G. Morgan won the lea set given by Mrs G. Strulhers and Mr M. Tavlor won the trophy given by the president. Mr C. F. Holton. The Cheviot Golf Club will hold its opening day on the Cheviot links this afternoon. The programme includes a mixed foursomes match, players to choose their own partners and opponents. The prizes for this match have been given by Mr H. G. G. Westenra. The Fuller buttons will also be played for. The weather at Cheviot during the last few days has been dull and unsettled. Thick fogs have been frequent and the temperature at night has been cold. The Ihreshing mills are still at work in the district, but have almost completed the wheat threshing. Some of the grain that had been stacked has been affected by the recent heavy fall of eight inches of rain, and will take a week or two to dry out. The damage caused by the heavy rain was not very serious and consisted mostly of shingle being scoured from the roads and from bridge approaches. It was fortunate that the rain ceased quickly as all rivers and creeks were carrying an immense volume of waler and several bridges were entirely submerged.

WAIKARI The second practice night, of 1 lie Waikari Miniature Rifle Club was well attended, the following being the best, scores:—T. Dron 68. D. Gibb 68. W. McAdam 63. A. T. Earl 67. J. W. Karl 67, A. Middlcton 67, V. Manning 67, F. Trounce 67, K. D. Anderson 66, J. Hall 6G, K. W. Jane 66, J. Trounce 66, A. Shadbolt. 65. W. Jane 65, W. H. Atkinson 64, R. I. Home 64, J. 11. Hiscocks 63, L. Honeybone 61, and 11. Kennard 60. The committee met during the evening, Mr T. Dron presiding. It was decided to hold the official opening of the new ramie next Wednesday evening. The weather for March at Waikari was again very varied. Some very warm days were experienced, the shade temperature reaching 81 degrees on three days, and falling on other days as low as 44. The rainfall recorded at the Waikari school was 2.62 inches, which fell on nine days, the highest fall. 108 points, being registered on March 28. The rainfall Jor March, 1933, was 49 points The following results of competitions and special events held at the Waikari Sports Association's meeting have been announced:— Tossing the sheaf—f Gardner 1, W. Sweeney and j. Gibson, equal, 2. Live Weightguessing—Mrs R. Tucker. 10/',lb factual weight "1091b). Wcight-gucsslng (sack of wheal i—Los. Smith. 2141b factual weight 215',1b>. Stepping Competition —C Smith 72ft fiin 'actual distance, 72ft. sin). Ham Cutting—C. Bunting 1 B J Marsden 2. Baby Show (under six months)-Lois Philpotl L under 12 months: Stewart Honeybone 1. Officials' Race—A. Bourke 1. R- 1. Black 2. 11. Saundcrcock 3. MARSHLAND The annual swimming sports of the Marshland School were held in the Belfast baths on Thursday afternoon in fine weather. Results:- 25 yards, boys: R. Moonev I. J. Roberts 2.2.3 yds, girls- Winnie Kiesanowski 1. Doro- | fhy Sanders 2.25 yds, boys and girl;: R Moonev- 1, Winnie Kiesanowski ... tOyc'.s, bovs and girls: T. Marks 1. Ngaire Andrews 2. Former pupils. 25 yards: Dorccn Blackburn 1. P. Goode 2. Former pupils. 50 yards: Dorecn Blackburn 1. Mavis Andrews and P. Goode 2. Plunge: Boys, T. Marks 1. R. Mooney 2: girls, W. Kiesanowski 1 Ngaire" Andrews 2. Balloon race: Boys. L. Hibbard 1. T. Marks 2; girls.. W. Kiesanowski J. Ngaire Andrews 2. The prizes were presented by Mr W. R. Andrews, a member of the school committee, who congratulated the children on the progress they had made. At the first card evening for the season, under the auspices of the school committee, the prizes were won by Mrs H. Blank (Tcmpleloni and Mr W Jv ■ Andrews. Miss F. Glubb. who ha:, boon on the j staff of the Marshland School for the last two \ears. has received notice of her appointment to the staff of the Aldington School. LITTLE RIVER The Little River Girls' Friendly Society met at Mrs T. Thompson's residence yesterday. Mrs H. Reed presided and presented Miss Phyllis Allen, who will shortly be married, with a Pyrex dish, from the members of the society, and wished her happiness. The hostesses were Mrs Thompson and Mrs Geo. Breitmeyer.

HORNBY The committee of the Hornby Amateur Swimming Club met on Thursday evening. Mr A. E. Grubb presided. The Hornby School Committee wrote complimenting the club on the manner in which the baths were controlled and recommended that children not be allowed in the baths on Sunday. The treasurer reported that the competition had showed a proiit of £3 3s and the dance a profit of 17s, and that the club had a credit balance of £6 18s. It was decided to hold the annual ball in the Islington Hall. The annual meeting of the Hornby branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Orange Hall, Mrs J. Gunderson presiding. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs J. Gunderson: secretary and treasurer, Mrs C. Woodham: vice-presi-dents, Mrs J. Smalley and Mrs Manson; committee, Mesdames J. Marsden, J. Smalley, W. Robson. Thomas., Hornby. G. Goss. T. Hunter, H. Rowe, A. Head. Cox. and Manson. An interesting address was given by Mrs C. Woods (Christchurclu on child welfare. A competition was won bv Mrs Joyce, jun. Members of the outgoing committee were hostesses for the afternoon. GREENDALE The cricket team or the J'ara Rubber Company, Ltd., played the last match of the season at Grecndale. The match was won bv the Grecndale team. For Para Rubber Company, the best scores were: Patrick 26 not mil. Miles 10, Drake 17. The most successful bowlers for Grecndale were F.. Frew, L. Early, F. Cullen. and B. Shipley. For Grecndale, batting. F. Cullen scorer! 31 and R. Stephens 13. For Para Rubber Company the best bowlers were Miles, Power. Armstrong, and Goodyear.

OKAIN'S BAY The annual picnic of St. John's Church Sunday School was hold at the beach. The weather was fine and an enjoyable clay was .spent. The results of the children's races were as follows: .—Girls—Under seven years: Francis Ware 1, Margaret Baylis 2, Wendy Wakelin 3: under nine years: Gwen Choate 1, Shirley Mason 2. Ngavic i Mason 3; under 11 years: Valerie Hol- ! stein 1, Dolly Collin 2, Doris Holstein !3; under 12 years: Dorcen Moore 1, ■ Vera Harris 2. Hope Graham 3; over ! 12 vears: Pansy Graham 1, Hazel Mei Kav 2. Doreen'Harris IS. Boys -Under 'seven years: R. Harris 1. G. Harris 2, ID. Graham 3: under nine years:' M. Harris 1. D. Pidgeou 2, 11. Hartley 3; under 12 years: J. Atkinson 1, J. Hartley 2, H. Mason .'!. Jn the evening a successful fancy dress dance was held in the hall. Music was played by Miss I. Harris and Messrs W. Harris. C. Holstein, B. Corrigal, G. Ware and E. Waghorn. The Rev. E. C. Atkinson presented each child with a Sunday school prize and congratulated them on their good work during the yea)'. Miss G. Gordon, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs R. C. Mason. Okain's Bay. Mr and Mrs A. Hartley, Christchurch, are staying with Mrs R. Hartlev, Okain's Bay. Mr and Mrs P.avliss. Chrislehurch, are visiting Mrs Roger Mason, Okain's Bay. Mr and Mrs G. Williams. Lin wood, are visiting Mrs .1. Harris, sen.. Okain's Raw Mr and Mrs Harkness and Miss O. Harkness, Port Levy, are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. Ware. Okain's Bay. ! SOUTHBRIDGE In the absence, through indisposition, of Hie president, Mr R. C. Shearer, the annual meeting of the Southbridge Ladies' Hockey Club was presided over by Miss E. M. Smith. The meeting expressed sympathy with the president, and hopes for an early] recovery. The report stated that the j club had experienced a successful; vear. Two teams had been entered j in the Ellesmere Sub-Association's, competitions, the senior team winning' its grade and the junior team being runner-up in the junior grade. The | annual ball had been a complete sue- | cess. The club had lost a valuable ] supporter bv the departure from the district of the Rev. W. G. Hannah. Presentations had been made to MiHannah and Miss L. Chapman before their leaving Southbridge'. The : balance-sheet .snowed a credit of 04 i 15s Id on the year's working, and a total credit of .5:20 4s 3d. A profit, ol > Ju 10 13s (id had been made on Ihe ; annual ball. The election of prosi-; dent was held over, and other otli- ; ces were filled as follows:- -Viee-presi- \ dents, Mesdames J. Moorhead, F. 13. | Gilbert, W. Lilley, and J. Ballagh.and; Messrs R. C. Shearer, J. Moorhead, W. j G. Hill, W. Lilley, and T. H. Bennett; secreuirv. Miss J. Greenwood; treasurer. Miss M. Shearer; auditor, Mr A. J. In wood: delegates to Ellesmere Sub-Association, the president, secretary, and Mr W. Lilley. April J4 was chosen as opening day. and donations were voted to the Presbyterian Church for the use of its hall, and to j Mr T. 11. Bennett for the use of. Ins | paddock as a playing ground. 11. was , agreed that the subscription lee should j remain as last year. I An enjoyable social was held in the Town Hail on Thursday evening in aid of the bowling club's funds. Dancing took place to music supplied by Lawler's band. Miss J. Beasley playing an extra. Mr J. H. Hampton was master of ceremonies. Keen interest \ was taken in a cards tournament, the j most successful players being Mesdames A. J. Inwood and T. H. Bennett, and Messrs H. J. Parkin and W. C. Eggelton. A competition held by the club was drawn, and the winner was Mrs C. Bishop. j LEESTON j Following are the results of eompe-! litions: held by the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade:—One man event: H. Johnson (running time lmin 27sec. no penalties, aggregate lmin 27seo, 1: R. Jackson Uime lmin 2a 4-fJsec. penalties "sec, aggregate lmin 28 4-sseci 2; 11. D. Jones (time lmin 2!) IS-asee. penalties 3sec, aggregate lmin 32 3-!iscc>.| 3. Two men event: H. Johnson and R. ] Burgess <s.'i 2-fJsec, penalty lsec. ag-j gregate 54 2-sscc), 1; E. Maindonald! and R. Jackson f()2 3-ssee, penally , lsec, aggregate fi.'i 3-sscc>. 2; G. R.vde! and N. Tasker ((12 3-ssec. penalties! 2sec, aggregate 64 3-ssec>, 3. ] The committee of the Ellesmere • Golf Club met on Thursday evening to \ discuss means of relieving (he conges-1 lion on the course on Saturdays. A plan for making an 13-hole course without taking more land was discussed, but a decision was deferred until an alternative method had been tried. !l was decided thai the second ' fourth, sixth, and eighth fours should I be started from the sixth tee, the re-I mainder to start from No. I, the play! from both tees to begin at the samel time. It was agreed lhat the time for j starting should be 12.4 a p.m., and that no players should begin before that time. Jt was further agreed that the draw should be divided into two sections, according to handicap, and it l wa.s again stressed that those players I who were losing distance must let the following players through. The green ! fees were left at the same amount' :\.- ■ last season. i Mr It. Grant presided over Die ; monthly meeting of the Leeston School | Committee. The headmaster reported that: after being closed on account, of an epidemic of measles, the school had been reopened on March .1!), but the attendance had since been nd'eetcd to a marked extent, the roll number being 123 and the average attendance 80, The attendance has since increased to 114. He recommended that the firstterm vacation should be observed for one week from May 11. Books to the value of £4 were being added to the class libraries. Tt was decided to provide a sandpit for the infants, and to vote 30s to the winter sports equipment fundi

PREBBLETGN Mr and Mrs H. Riches and thenfamily left this week for their new home at Killinchy. Mr and Mrs G. Hancox and family have returned to Prebbleton and have taken up their residence at "Nordlaw." Mrs Ford is spending a week's holiday in Christchurch. Miss James, who spent several weeks with her sister, Mrs Hubert Jones, at the vicarage, has returned to Dunedin. The monthly meeting of the Prebbleton branch of the Mothers" Union was held in the parish hall. The enrolling member, Mrs Hubert Jones, read the special form of service prepared for the call to renewal. Mrs Jones also read the second of a series of papers on motherhod. It was agreed that for the third and last of these services the Prebbleton branch should join Templeton and Hornby in a combined service to be held at Hornby in May. Jt was also decided to have a corporate communion service for members in conjunction with the usual morning scvice at All Saints' Church on April IS. The hostesses for afternoon tea were Mesdames Hunt and Gallagher.

| BARRY'S BAY The annual school picnic and sports meeting were held on Mrs R. Stewart's property in ideal weather. There were present many children, parents, and other residents and visitors from. Barry's Day and the surrounding districts. Many helpers enabled those I responsible for the organisation of the I gathering to get. the numerous sports i events through in good time. Followi ing are results of the events:—Junior j girls. 50 yards: June Payne 1. June le Vaillant 2. Senior girls, 75 yards: iAileeu Giddens 1, Jocclyn Turner 2. Girls' three-legged race-Junior: Shirley and Muriel Hunt 1, Aileen Giddens and Juno le Vaillant 2. Senior: Rona Hunt and Nell Haylock 1, Lois Brocherie and Jocelyn Turner 2. Skipping—Senior: Nell Haylock l.Lois Brocherie 2. Junior: June Payne 1, June le Vaillant 2. Girls' high jumpSenior: Rona Hunt 1, Nell Haylock 2. Junior: June le Vaillant 1, Muriel Hunt 2. Potato race: Jocclyn Turner 1, Aileen Giddens 2. Boot race: Lois Brocherie 1, Rona Hunt 2. Thread-the-needle race: Lois Brocherie 1, Muriel Hunt 2. Bun race: Rona Hunt 1, Jocclyn Turner 2. Girls' open race: Trixie Pettigrew 1, Elma Pettigrew 2. Junior boys, 50 yards: T. Brocherie 1, A. Reid 2. Intermediate boys, 75 yards: I. Hunt 1, B. Donovan 2. Senior bo vs. 100 yards: H. Haylock 1. L. Swift 2. Bovs' three-logged race—Senior: A. Turner and R. Haylock 1, H. Haylock and R. le Vaillant 2. Junior: R. Weir and I. Hunt 1, B. Donovan and J. Hunt 2 Pillow fight—senior: R.Rhodes 1, R. le Vaillant 2. Junior: J. Hunt 1. 1). Weir 2. Boot race: R. le Vaillant 1, I?. Weir 2. Sack race —Junior: J. Hunt 1, F. Hunt 2. Senior: D. Hunt I, 1.. Swift 2. High jump—Junior: A. Reid 1, R. Weir 2. Intermediate: I. Hunt 1, R. Rhodes 2. Senior: If. Haylock J. D. Hunt. 2. Boys, 75 yards, open: D. Mould 1. N. Hayland 2. Boys' consolation. 75 yards, open: L. Hanna 1, J. Reid 2. Young men's race, 4-10 yards: A. Stewart 1. K. Stewart 2. Women';; bun race: Miss A. le Vaillant 1, Miss 11. Weir 2. Married women's race: Mrs le Vaillant 1, Mrs Reid 2. Married men's race: R. Donovan 1, W. Wi'ir 2. Committeemen's race: F. Hunt I, J. Brocherie 2. Women's rac<\ all ages (for trophy presented by Mr A. Hastie. Akaroac Mrs T. Ie Comte, sen. A women's stepping competition was won by Mrs J. Brocherie (45yds 2l't). The correct distance was 45yds 2ft 2in. In the evening a largelyattended dance was held in (lie Oddfellows' Hall. Music was played bv Miss Gilbert, Mis Cecil Rhodes, and Mr Alec Stewart played extras. Mr E. ; Hunt was master of ceremonies.

DARFIELI) The Rev. Mr Moffatl presided at a meeting to discuss the funds and mission quota connected with St. Andrew's Anglican Church. Arrangements were made for a garden party to be held at the residence of Mr 11. A. Knight, Racecourse Hill, on April .14. Mr George Cridge was appointed secretary and treasurer. Several members offered the use of their cars for transporting the various workers. It was decided to ask Archbishop Julius to open the function. The following stall-holders were appointed:—Afternoon tea, Mesdames G. F. Hutton and 11. Fdbrooke: produce, Mesdames C. Jarmun and J. H. Jarman; tlower stall, Mrs Redfern: sweets. Misses IT. Cullen and D. Robinson: cakes, Mesdames R. Glum and W. Tritt; sewing, Mesdames 11. Barker and F. Turner.

GLENTUNNEL A meeting of those who had assisted at the garden party recently held at "Homcbush" was held at Glentunnel, Mr James Deans presiding. A satisfactory credit balance was shown iu the financial statement, £5(5 proiit, having been realised, to be divided between the Presbyterian and Anglican Churches, Glentunnel. Mr and Mrs James Deans were thanked for the use of their grounds. The luncheon held at the recent Coalgate ewe fair proved a financial success. £IU 10s being realised. • Mrs T. Green (Ngahere) has been the guest of Mrs 11. Porter <Coalgate'.