NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21147, 24 April 1934, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA At the meeting of the executive c the Rangiora Unemployment Commit tee yesterday three new registration and an application lor labour unde the 4a scheme were received. Th Commissioner of Unemployment wrot approving the appointment of th Rev. H. I. Hopkins, of Tunhiwi, as ad viser to the committee in regard t the Maori relief workers. A fette was also received from the commis sioner asking that the Unemploymen Board be furnished with copies of th various local bodies' balance-sheet for the year ended March 31, 1934. I was decided to reply that auditei balance-sheets were not yet available Anzac services were held at th. Methodist Church on Sunday. At th. evening service the address was give: by the Rev. T. Coatsworth, and j wreath was hung on the soldier* memorial tablet by Mr E. Withers, ; returned soldier, the congregatioi standing in silence for one minute. At John Knox Church a specin Anzac service was held m the morn ing, the address being given by th< Rev. J. A. F. and a wreatl was placed on the soldiers' memoria tablet by Mr C. 1. Jennings. Then was a large attendance. The annual harvest thanksgivinj services of the Salvation Army wen held in the army hall on Sunday, ant were conducted by Captain Parker I There were large congregations, anc the services .-were assisted by the Ox ford Army Band. Gifts of fruits nnc vegetables were attractively displayed and these were sold at a social ias : evening. KAIAFOI The annual meeting of the Kaiapoi i branch of the Returned Soldiers' Asso- | cialiou was held on Saturday evening, j Mr J. Gordon presiding over an alj tendance of about 70 members. The { annual report stated that the memberj ship was 79. Reference was made to j the various social functions held, j which had had the desired effect of j fostering a social spirit among mein- : bers. Three cnckol matches had been [ played with th" .New Brighton subi branch of the association and a cards and shooting match had been held against the Rangiora sub-branch. Tin* children's Cnristmas parly had been a great success, more than 200 children being entertained. Funds for this were augmented considerably by the proceeds of a cake stall organised by the women supporters. The balancesheet showed a balance of assets over liabilities of .Cl 2-!. Thi.' main iteiy of expenditure was £74 paid in subsidising wages. Dr. Maxwell Ramsay praised the services given to the association by the president. Mr J. Gordon, who had completed five years of oftiec and had at all times had the interest of the association at heart. The following officials were elected:—President, Mr J. Gordon; vice-president, Mr A. Hirst; secretary and treasurer, Mr G. Hirst; auditor. Mr H. Bottrell; executive, Messrs J. Topp, J. S. Baker, ,T. Beker, H. Edwards. A. R. V. Day, S. J. Richards, and J. Stone: Clarkvillc representative. Mr T. Holland; Wood-

end representative. Mr J. Dune. The president reviewed the arrangements made for An/.ac Day. The schools of the district would be largely represented, and he was pleased to see so much interest, as .it augured well for the future observance of Anznc Day. The fixing of a date for holding the annual reunion was left to the execu--1 tlve. It was decided to recommend i the incoming executive to consider bringing into operation immediately a scheme"of relief work for unemployed returned men. It was reported that the amount at present in hand from the Poppy Day appeal was £36 4s 4d, and with further returns to come it was expected to reach £47. HANMER SPRINGS The football season will open on Saturday next, when a team from Cheviot will meet Ha timer Springs in the Hurunui Sub-Union competition on the Hanmer Springs Domain. Building activity is very marked now at Hanmer Springs. Several houses are being built, and several other contracts are to be let shortly. They are mostly small residences. The boarding-house previously known as "Glenalvon" has been mostly rebuilt, fire having destroyed part of it 18 months ago. Mrs E. Lahmcrt and Miss A. Lah-1 mert, of Hanmer Springs, gave a social evening last week to Mr and Mrs Hedley Peck at the church house. The large room had been tastefully decorated and carpeted. There was a large attendance, and an enjoyable evening was spent in cards, games, and music. Mrs Lahmert presented Mrs Peek with a handbag on behalf of those present, and wished both Mr and Mrs Peek a pleasant voyage to England. Items were given by Mrs C. Peters, Mrs P. Breckon, Messrs H. J. Peek, J. Wilson, H. Farrow, J. Manson, A. J. Lahmert, and the Rev. E. B. Moore. Mrs J. Wilson was the accompanist. Mrs Hedley Peek entertained the members of the local committee of Dr. Barnado'.s Home and their friends at the church house on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members and friends. Mrs Peek, who is president of the committee, thanked members for their support during the year. The boxes were opened. The amount of £2 Is lid contributed will be forwarded. The Rev. C. Sedgewick addressed the children on the work done by Dr. Barnado's Homes. Items were given by Mr and Mrs J. Wilson. Miss Betty Hughes, and songs and recitations by the children. Mrs J. Wilson and Miss Kathleen Graves were accompanists.

HAWARDEN The annual meeting and reunion of the Hawardcn-Waikari sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association was held in the Hawarden hall. The bal-ance-sheet showed a credit balance of £l4 19s Id in the general fund, an improvement on last year's figures of £l4 5s 7d. The bent lit fund credit balance was £907 lis 2d. The excess of expenditure over income was £1 18s 2d. which was considered very satisfactory. The retiring chairman, Mr E. G. Fahey. outlined the various activities of the .year, and thanked those Present for the generous support he had received during his term of office. The election of officers was as follows: President, Mr J. VV. Wright: vice-presi-dent, Mr A. 13. Wilkes; honorary secretary and treasurer. Mr F. J, Steel; general committee, Messrs C. W. McKcegan. W. Adams. E. G. Fahcv. A. Webb. H. M. Carr. H. Inch. E. A. Grimwood, Jock Forrester, and F. Quigley. The reunion was attended by about 100 members and friends, including the president and secretary, and members of the Christchurch branch's executive of the association, and Ranuiora representatives. Musical items were provided by Christchurch artists. The speakers included the Rev. F. T. Read, Messrs E. F. Willcox, A. L. Emerson, W. E. Lead Icy, J. W. Wricjht, O. T. Evans, H. M. Carr, J. W. Earl. C. W. and G. Berney. Mr J. Feek sounded "Last Post." CULVERDEN It is reported that during the last two weeks deer have been seen in the Balmoral forestry. The Culverden Rugby Football Club played a practice match for seniors and juniors against Waiau at Waiau on Saturday. Messrs S. Maxwell and Forbes were referees. At the first of the weekly socials in aid of the school and the swimming baths funds, the winners of the competition were Mrs R. Boot and Mr A. LambiP'

i KAIKOURA j A meeting of the committee of the First Kaikoura girl guides and I brownie company was held recently, i Mrs R. L. Withers presiding. The sec- [ retary reported that a cupboard had been given to the company. Examiners for cooking and sewing badges were appointed. Various articles of cooking were promised by members of * the committee to enable the guides to -1 have camp cooking experience. Afters noon tea was served by the president r (Mrs Withers). Best wishes were ex- ., pressed to Mrs Withers for a pleasant " voyage to England and a safe return. B A united Anzac service will be held r i at the Garden of Memories at 11 a.m. - to-morrow. The death occurred at Wanganui early yesterday morning of Mr r Thomas Richard Jackson Hughes, at 7 the age of 70 years, after a lingering \ illness. He is survived by his wife : and five sons. Mr Hughes at one ? time was proprietor of the Commercial ~ Hotel. Kaikoura. A dance was held in the drill hall ; on Saturday in honour of the visitors ; to the trotting meeting. There was a " large attendance. Sullivan's orchestra j (Blenheim* supplied the music, and ■ Mr Ron Gibson was master of cere- , monies. The supper was provided by , Mr W. Milligan. ! WAIAU ; At a meeting of the general coml mittee and the sub-committees of the 3 Waiau School reunion, Mr T. H. Belton, chairman of the school commit- ; j tee, presided. Reports showed that [ every function had been successful. . The sports and the procession committees handed in cash amounting to j £9 10s 9d. The secretary read an inI terim balance-sheet which showed a credit balance of £46 12s Bd. There was £'.) outstanding and there was one account to be received. It was de- , cided that photographs of all commit- : toes should be taken, and that a photo- I | graph should be presented to each i member of the social and (he refresh- | ment committees in appreciation of the j work done. It was also decided that I the names of present-day pupils be recorded in the reunion register. As an expression of appreciation from former pupils and residents for his work of compiling the ouvenir booklet, it was decided to present Mr G. W. Aldridge with a bound copy of ! ! the booklet. It was recommended that J ;a token to the value of £5 bo pre-' i.scntcd to the secretary in appreciation ! lof his services. ! j At the weekly shoot of the Waiau ; Miniature Rifle Club the competition I was won by K. Dunbar, H. Davies being second, while the women's prize I was won by Miss B. Forbes, Miss B. ' Smale being second. The following : were the men's scores:—C. Finlayson [ 68, K. Dunbar (18. D. Wall 67. C Read ' 67, C. Pavitt 66, B. Duncan 63, H. j Davies 62. S. Pettigrew 61, and R. ' Crofl 61). The women's scores were ! as follows:—Miss B. Smale 65. Miss ! E. Moore 63, Miss B. Forbes 61, Mrs . D. Wall 55, Mrs Holbrough 46. Miss i M. Wellings 45, Mrs W. D. Jelfs 41, I and Miss M. Smale 41. \ The Waiau returned soldiers held their annual reunion on Saturday night. There was an attendance of about 100. Mr G. J. H. Reid presided, and among the visitors were Messrs H. Fleck, T. L. Drummond. and Emmerson, representing the Christchurch branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, and members of the executive of the Hawarden sub-branch of the association. The toast list was as follows:—"Fallen Comrades," pro- i posed by the .chairman; "The Forces."! proposed by Mr M. Bethel], and responded to by Mr Emmerson; "The Ladies." proposed by Mr G. White re- I sponded to by Mr K. Pettigrew: "Our ! Guests," proposed by Mr G. J. H. Reid. J responded to by Messrs R. L. Jamc- ! son, H. Fleck, and A. Wright; "Returned Soldiers," proposed bv Mr ,T. W. Black, responded to bv Mr T. L. Drummond and the Rev. E. B. Moore; "The Chairman." proposed by Mr W. V. Mockett. responded to by Mr G. J. H. Reid. Items were contributed bv Messrs B. Harrison, W. V. Mockett. A. ! Burke, D. Sterrctt, and A. Wright, : while community singing was conducted by Mr Moore. Mr C. Surridge ] was accompanist. > i LEITHFIELD I The fortnightly social was held on | J Saturday and was well attended. The winners of the competitions were Miss J Thelma Gorrie, Miss J. Jamieson, Mr t G. A. McLean, and Mr Tlios. Kidd. | i Music for the dancing was nlaved by 11 Miss Fit/.patrick, and Mr D. W. Palmer was master of ceremonies. ! LOBURN ' The Loburn Football Club held an j enjoyable social in the Coronation Hall on Saturday evening. Card tables : were arranged, 500, euchre, and crib- i bage being played. The prize-win- j f ncrswere:—Five hundree\ Miss K. Gal- I t lolly and Mr J. Robertson 1, Miss M. j i Hutchison and Mr B. Swift (consola- i e tion). Euchre: Mrs A. C. Pulley and '-> Mr B. Croft 1, Miss O. Croft and Mr ■ ( G. Webb (consolation). Cribbage: i,. Mr T. Pulley 1, and Mr H. C. Gudcx ! c (consolation). After supper a dance i 7, was held. The music was supplied j x by Mrs A. Thomas, Misses P. Henry, | * O. Croft, and C. Galletly, Messrs L. i } O'Loughlin and J. Montgomery. Aj r Monte Carlo waltz was won bv Miss : * K. Galletly and Mr J. Hutchison. !,, Messrs A. Thomas and J. Galletly were ' ~ masters of ceremonies. ! \ On Saturday afternoon a friendly j s football match was plaved in the Lo- j \ burn Domain, between the Kowai and Loburn teams. The game resulted in ! a win for Kowai by 3 points to 0. Mr ! A. Thomas was referee. ! The death occurred suddenly last week of Mrs Barker, wife of Mr Henry Barker. Mrs Barker had spent all tl her life in the district. She was the w

youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Philpott, who were amongst R ' the earliest settlers in North Loburn tc Besides her husband, she is survived s< ' Zr °1 e 5l ster ' Mrs C - Robertson c i ■ (Woodcnd), and two brothers Messrs H. and R. Philpott, of Okuku. The " funeral which' was largely attended, di took place at Raithby Methodist It cemetery, the Rev. T. Coatsworth offl- ta cutting The pall-bearers were Messrs H. and R. Philpott and G. and S. "■ Barker. Wreaths were sent by the ni following:—Mr and Mrs E. A Barker S] Mr and Mrs S. Barker. Mrs Bennett' tr Lniira, and Jim, Mr and Mrs Da won M and family, Mr and Mrs A C Pullev ! ct l ™ d Mr and Mrs P. J. Pulley ! Mr and Mrs H. Blackett, Mrs and Miss \ w J. Blackett, Robin, and Jean, Mr and • Pj Mrs Montgomery and family, Mr and ! ar Mrs Galletly and family, Mi- and Mrs | ?' H. T. Metherell. Mr R. Crooks and ! th family Mr W. Bennett and Mrs Buck- ! C; ley, Mr and Mrs C. Waters and Mrs 1 Marsh Mr and Mrs C. S. Watson Mr ' and Mrs Harwell. AKAROA : £' The Akaroa Sports Club has re-' v j reived excellent entries for tlie sports I vi to be held next Saturday. In the! handicap running events the entrants ! or. total 90, compared with 92 last year, j n< - A football match was played here! on Saturday between the Akaroa Club ! pt and a team from the outside bays. The! ground was hard and fast, and the ; i visitors won 6-3. i A church mission conducted by Cap- i tain Roe has been in progress for the! last week at St. Peter's Anglican iLa Church. The sessions, both afternoon !ho and evening, have been largely at-1 Tr tended. ! , The recent fine warm .weather has allowed a number of farmers to re- n s thresh their cocksfoot straw heaps, and th< 14 is reported that the venture is a Ar payable one considering the time that m £ has elapsed since the seed was har- in vested. Contractors have been har- a vesting yarrow seed in the adjacent w bays and they have been securing A? satisfactory yields. £r

I SCARGILL ! The Scargill school children gave their annual concert in the Scargill hall. There was a large audience and the entertainment was enjoyable and successful in every way. The scholars had been trained by Mrs B. A. Coe, with the assistance of Miss M. C. H. Ives, and produced a fine and varied programme of items comprising songs, sketches, and plays, folk dances, and choruses. Piano solos were given by Miss Hazel Gardner and Miss Celene Johnson, and Miss Jean Johnson also assisted with solo parts in the programme. The chairman of the school committee, Mr E. Gardner, expressed [ the thanks of the committee to Mrs i Coe and Miss Ives, and all who had helped, for their work in organising the concert and training the children. Mrs Coe and Miss Ives each received a present from the children, in appreciation of their work. Supper was served after the programme, and the hall cleared for dancing. Music was played by Mr C. Heney. The school prize and picnic fund will benefit by about £lO from the proceeds of the evening. On Saturday afternoon a friendly football match was played between teams from the Glenmark and Scargill Clubs on (he latter club's ground. The game resulted in a win for the visitors by 13 points to 8. Tries were scored for Glenmark by K. White, G. Russell, and E. Sloss, two of which were converted by A. Cameron. For Scargill, L. Harrison scored a try which was converted by A. Gardner, who also kicked a penalty goal. Mr B. A. Coe was referee. The teams were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea in the ( Scargill hall by the local women. The Hurunui Sj.ib-imion competitions will commence next Saturday, and the Scargill Club, which has entered a junior team, has been drawn to meet the VVaiau juniors at Scargill.

ROTHERHAM ! The Rotherham school children sold | 40 poppies for the sub-branch of the i Holm-nod Soldiers' Association. ; <r i WOODEND I At the weekly jubilee card match in the Woodend Hall the winners were Miss Bernice Smith and Mrs R. Borland. Mr J. Ballinger, and Mr Scoon. The winners of the six-night aggregate prizes wore Mr A. Cassidy and Mrs F. Ch inn cry. A number of returned soldiers attended the- evening service in the Woodend Methodist Church on Sunday evening. The Rev. H. M. Ford gave the address. Mrs A. Heald sang two solos. ! Mr J. Crawford, of Brockcnhnrst, I Woodend. with his daughter. Miss Betty Crawford, is spending a holiday with his sister, Mrs R. Wilkie, of I Taihape. I I HORORATA Those present at the first meeting of the newly-appointed school committee were: Messrs A. J. Harris (in the chair). A. McKenzie. R. D. Gray, W. R. Oliver, and S. Locker. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Ingram, who had been a valued member of the school committee for the last few years. It was decided to have the ground round the school shingled and to have the school gardens manured, it was resolved to call estimates for the building of a bicycle shed at the school. It was agreed to have fortnightly euchre parties during the winter months. Playing hockey at Hororata on Saturday, the Dunsandel women's! team was beaten by the home team by \ five goals to two. Miss E. Oliver was | referee. i The Hororata men's hockey team ! was defeated by the Grcendaie team at Greendale on Saturday. The Hororata football team, in a friendly game with the Glentunnel team at Glentunnel, was defeated. I

; HALKETT • I The funeral of Mrs Rebecca Bell ■ j took place at the Presbyterian ceme- ; tery. The service at the graveside j was conducted by the Rev. TJieo. Patjcrson. The pall-bearers were Messrs . W. Demsey. J. Bell, C. Frickett and i George Calder. Wreaths were sent i by the following:—Emma and Percy ! Sarah and Albert Amos, and William ! and the Rev. John Amos, Mr and Mrs 1 Hutchinson and family and Mr and i Mrs Demsey and family, Mr and Mrs ! A. J. Hulston. Mrs R. J. Watson and ! family, Mrs M. Henderson and family i Mr and Mrs R. Allen and family Mr I and Mrs T. Haywood and family Mr j and Mrs Jas. Staekhouse. Mr and Mrs | J. Carder and Mi- and Mrs J. M. Wili son, Stella and Mrs Ashby and Jean I Mr and Mrs Oakley. j SPRINGSTON SOUTH A meeting of persons interested in the Workers' Educational Association was held recently. Mr Johnson, organiser of the association's box system, explained the objects of the -association. It was decided to form a circle in Springston South, and to meet in the school on alternate Tuesdays. Miss G. B. Harvie was elected leader and Mr Frank Hewitt secretary, i The Wakaipa Basketball Club held its opening day on Saturday afternoon. Friendly games with the Springston Club took place, a goalthrowing competition- was won by Miss Muriel Motince. and the relay ! ! competition by the No. 2 team. ! ; There was a large attendance at the i weekly social on Saturday night, ! Prizes were won by Mrs E. H. Rowell I and Mrs W. Musson. Mr J. T. Moore, I and Mr D. McDonald. The music for j the dance was played by Miss Mona I Carter and Mr T. Hamilton. ! I I j PREBBLETON | ; Potato digging is general, and sev- ' oral large consignments were made : during last week. On the whole the \ yield is equal to the average of prej vious seasons. The Prebbleton Basketball Club opened its season on Saturday afternoon in the domain, when a practice game was played. In the evening the club held a successful dance in the public hall. KIRWEE j The annual meeting of the Kirwee j Ladies' Hockey Club was held at the home of Mrs ' Moffat (president). | There was a good attendance of old I and new members. The balancesheet showed a credit balance of £3 Os Cd. The president congratulated the team on being runner-up to Greendale in the six-a-side tournament last season. It was decided to enter a team in the Malvern SubAssociation's competition. A match was arranged with Dunsandel for April 28, the game to be played at ! Kirwee. - '

DARFIELD The monthly meeting of the Darfield branch of the Mothers' Union was held in the lounge of the Memorial Hall. The vicar, the Rev. A. S. Moffatt, opened the meeting with the union service. In the unavoidable absence of the president. Mr Moffatt also read J the second paper on the subject, "A j Mother's Vocation." Afternoon tea was I served, the hostesses being Mesdames j L. Register, and R. S. Williams. I Arrangements have been completed for the annual dance in aid of St. Saviour's orphanages.- to be held on Friday. The New Collegians' Band has been engaged and many generous I gifts towards the supper have been j received. [ Arrangements have been made for ■ (he Malvern combined choir to assist ! at the annual Anzac Day service, which is held in the Memorial Hall, Darfield. The Rev. T. Paterson presided at the monthly meeting of the local branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union. Correspondence was read from Miss Yansen, of Kongehuen, and Miss Annie James, of Kaaihau. China. It was decided to do the usual knitting to assist the Maori Mission, and Miss I. Gillanders was authorised to buy the necessary wool. The president commented favourably on the satisfactory result of the bazaar recently held at Kirwee, and thanked the women of the congregation. A donation was forwarded to the Dunedin Women's Training Institute. The hostesses were Mesdames G. C. Warren and T. Westwood. LITTLE RIVER j The Little River Tennis Club closed its courts for the season on Saturday. There were many members and friends present. Mr W. H. Montgomery, chairman of the Domain Board, congratulated the club on its membership, and its method of running its affairs, and wished it every success. He then presented the following cups and trophies won during the season:—Montgomery Cup for the women's championship: Miss Beatrice Line. Men's championship cup: D Radford. Women's handicap, Elliot Cup: Miss L. Le Compte. Women's handicap competition trophy: Miss B. Line. Men's handicap competition trophy: W. Bulman.

In the first football match of the season the Waihora B team was beaten by the Ljttle River B team, at the Awa-Iti Domain, by 30 points to 0. The president's side of the Little River Women's Institute entertained the vice-president's side to a picture party recently. After the pictures games were played and supper was served in the supper room. A fruit cake was given by Miss J. Keenan and iced by Mrs Lee. The vice-president, Mrs Vanstone, on behalf of the winning side, thanked the president (Mrs McGowan) and her side for a very pleasant evening. There were CO members present.

Hubert Mayr. chosen to play St. Peter in the Passion Play performances at Ober-Ammergau this summer, in succession to Peter 3cndl whose death was recently announced, is a member of a noted family of actors. Well-known relatives include Joseph Mayr, who was the Christus in 1870. 1880. and 1890: Guido Mayr, Judas of the last two Passion Plays; and Klara Mayr. who will be the Magdalene in the jubilee plays this summer. Of his immediate family, who are woodcarvers, his father played the Apostle Thomas in 1922. A younger sister played the Angel on" the Mount of Olives in 1930, and will have the same role this year, and his elder brother, who played the Rabbi in 1930, is cast as Nicodemus. Hubert Mayr will himself be remembered by visitors to former plays as the Apostle James.

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