NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21290, 9 October 1934, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

—+—_ KANGIORA TAR-SEALING OF FOOTPATHS ! As part of a systematic programme of tar-sealing of footpaths in the borough, the Rangiora Borough Council's 1 works staff has begun work on the right-hand footpath at the top of Ayers 1 street. About 50 yards of the path 1 have already been tar-sealed and the ! work is being pushed forward as quickly as possible. A number of the paths which were asphalted several years ago will also be top- , dressed. Unemployment Executive The executive of the Rangiora Unemployment Committee met yesterday. : Present—The Mayor (Mr W. A. I Rowse). chairman, Messrs S. Dalley, C. S. Ayers, J. R. Wilkinson, H. M. I Chappell (secretary), and G. E. H. Davis (certifying officer). I One registration was received. i Owing to the decrease in the number of relief workers their weekly ration of meat it was decided to increasa the weekly issue to each man. The committee distributes between six and seven quarters of beef each week. It was reported that at present there were 19 men on scheme No. 4a. The secretary reported having received explanations from the relief worker who was alleged to have employed a worker, and from the local body which was employing a worker who it was alleged was not making up time lost through wet weather for which he had been paid. The reply in each case was considered satisfactory- . ~ Returned Soldiers' Association At. a meeting of the executive of the Rangiora Returned Soldiers' Association there were present—Mr J. W. McLeod (president). C. How. A. B. Johnson. T. Herron, S. V. Whitta, P. Brown, E. Hills, E. James, D. McEwen, E. Doggett, F. Lowe, A. King, and F. Hunt (secretary). A motion of sympathy was passed ! with the relatives of the late Lieuten- | ant-Colonel Hugh Stewart. 1 It was decided to invite local organI isations to participate in a parade to the cenotaph on Armistice Day (November 11). After the ceremony at the cenotaph returned soldiers would proceed to a service in the Presbyterian Church. It was agreed to take care of the plots, in the local cemeteries, of soldiers whose relatives had left the district. It was decided to have a flagstaff erected on the club room premises. A special general meeting for the adoption of a revised copy of the association rules drawn up by the executive was arranged for October 20. The request from members that further amusements be provided for in the club room, was agreed to. Several letters were received from residents who employed returned soldiers under the subsidy scheme, complimenting the men on the manner in which they had carried out their 1 duties. ' 500 Tournament j There were 07 present at a flag 500 I tournament conducted by the Women's I Auxiliary of the Rangiora branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association. The , first prizes were won by Mrs E. : Withers, Messrs G. Greig, and G. Mort- ; land, and second prizes by Messrs J. ! Rov, W. Watson, and T. Brown. The i lucky table prize was won by MesI dames W. Turner, M. Golding. and Miss M. Wheeler, while Mr and Mrs C. Bennett and Miss O. Doggett were the winners of the special lucky table prize. Anglican Choral Festival The combined choirs of Anglican parishes in North Canterbury will hold their annual choral festival in St. John's Anglican Church on Thursday evening. The preacher will be the Rev. A. K. Warren, of Merivale, Christchurch, and ministers from Anglican parishes in the North Canterbury district will be present. The festival will be conducted by the North Canterbury Choral Festival Association. Fancy Dress Dance Arrangements for a children's fancy dress dance, to be held next Friday, were made at an informal meeting of women of the St. John's Anglican Church, who have charge of the Christmas tree at the parishioners' garden party, to be held next month. Methodist Circuit The quarterly meeting of the Rangiora Methodist Circuit was held last evening, with the Rev. Mr Coatsworth presiding. The financial statement showed that the income had met the expenditure. A unanimous invitation to remain in the circuit a second year was received and accepted by Mr Coatsworth. Messrs H. Bennett and S. Ayers were appointed representatives, with Messrs J. Allan and A. Graham as substitutes, to the North Canterbury district synod. The circuit minister and the circuit stewards were appointed to audit trust accounts, and Messrs C. R. Thwaites and H. Taylor were appointed auditors of the circuit accounts. It. was decided that the Methodist Church services at Raithby be held fortnightly instead of monthly.

WAIAU The children's annual fancy dress party in aid of the funds of All Saints' Anglican Church, was held in the Public Hall. There was a large attendance. Music for the dances was played by Misses Edna Powis, Edith Powis, D. Mercer, M. Oldman, and B. Smale. A feature of the party was the folk dancing by the school children, trained by Miss M. Wellings. Prizes were allotted as follows: Under six years, girls, Colleen Gibson (Pompadour) 1, Joan Forbes (Father Christmas) 2; boys, Garry Heard (Turk) 1, James Heard (Knave of Hearts)- 2. Under nine years, girls, Anne Dearden (Roses) 1, Pauline Cooksley (Painted Doll) 2; boys, Richard Heard (Court Gentleman) 1, Keith Robson (Gold Deaf Tea) 2. Under 12 years, girls, Joyce Foster (Eastern Foam) 1, Molly Cooksley (Jockey) 2; boys, Stuart Dunbar (Chinese) 1, Bartlett Creed (Herald) 2. Over 12 years, girls, Noelene McJarrow (Dominion Marked Fruit) 1, Vera Cooksley (Victorian Gentleman) 2; boys, Peter Dunbar (Highwayman) 1, Francis Creed (Jockey) 2. Best pairs, Peter and Fiona Whitham (Old English Pair) 1, John and Isabel Wright (Dutch boy and girl) 2. Specials, Katherine Dampier-Crossley (Harlequin), Avis Cone (Mother Goose), Frank Mcßae (Maori Chief), Margaret Hawley (Spanish Gipsy). Lucky spot dances were won by Fay Crampton and Betty Thompson, Hope Crampton and Ngaire Pettigrew, Fiona Whitham and Rita Sullivan, Rex Aldridge and Margaret Lowe, and a statue dance was won by Joyce Foster and Merle Foster.

MARSHLAND There was a record attendance at the last meeting of the Marshland Black Cat Social Club, several new members being present. The evening was spent in games, dancing, and competitions. Miss Doris Boyd, who was on a holiday visit to Yaldhurst, has returned to Marshland.

HANMER SPRINGS At a meeting of the executive of the Hanmer Springs Progress League over which Mr James Manson presided, the following sub-committees were set up with power to add to their number:—Beautifying: Messrs C. H. Ensor and J. T. Kibblewhite; publicity: Messrs H. Glass and H. G. McGregor Farrow; roads and streets: Mr P. Breckon. Mr T. M. Charters, of Christchurch, was to be asked to represent this league on the executive of the Canterbury Progress League. The matter of including the word "hot" in the name of Hanmer Springs and of terming it "Hanmer Hot Springs," came up for discussion. Members were of the opinion that there was nothing to indicate to the public that there were hot springs at Hanmer. It was left to the secretary to communicate with the Tourist Department. The completion of the Lewis Pass road came up for discussion and the following resolution was carried unanimously: "That the executive of the Hanmer Springs Progress League advocate completion of the Lewis Pass main arterial road connecting Canterbury and Nelson provinces." It was stated that the work is so near completion that only 17 miles of formation and some bridging remains to be done. It was further stated that there were no natural obstacles in the way, and all that was required was a comparatively small amount of money and a comparatively large amount of labour. A public meeting of residents was held in the Hanmer Hall to nominate a board for the control of the Domain. There was a fair attendance. Mr G. O. Rutherford was the chairman. The following were the board elected for the approval of the Minister for Lands: —Messrs H. G. S. Glass, C. A. Lahmert, Geo. Lucas, J. Manson, D. A. Manson, P. Macmanaway, and G. O. Rutherford. The secretary, in his report of the work done during the term expired, stated that the sum of £592 3s Id had been expended on the improvement of the Domain. Mr and Mrs H. J. Peek, of Hanmer Springs, will leave London by the Orient liner Orsova on Saturday next, October 13, for New Zealand. Mr and Mrs J. Ross have returned to Hanmer from New Brighton for the summer season.

HAWARDBN Residents of Hawarden, Waikari, and surrounding districts gathered in the Hawarden Hall, to say good-bye to Mr and Mrs C. L. Suridge and Miss Joyce Suridge, who leave this week to reside in Melbourne. Music was played by Ashby's Band and extras by Mrs W. Traill, Messrs C. L. Suridge, and F. Seymour. Songs were sung by Messrs W. Hopkins and Brunell, and a sailor's hornpipe was danced by Miss Belle Gray. Bouquets were presented to Mrs and Miss Suridge by Mrs B. L. Blunden (Plunket Society), and Mrs F. E. Mason (Hawarden residents). Mr H. E. Fincham (Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association) presented Mr and Mrs Suridge with a cheque, and expressed regret at their departure. Mr W. L. Wright, on behalf of the residents of the districts, presented Mr and Mrs Suridge with a wallet as a- token of the esteem in which they are held in the district. Other speakers were Mr W. P. Honeybone (Waikari residents), the Rev. Father Halvey, Mr R. E. Foster (Hawarden Tennis Club), Mr C. McKeegan (Hawarden Returned Soldiers' Association). Mr Suridge suitably responded.

THE PEAKS There was a good attendance at the fortnightly, euchre party and dance, arranged by the Social Club and held in the hall.. Prizes were won by Miss C. Crean and Mr S. Richards, with consolation prizes to Mrs B. Richards and Mr F. Clive. Mrs H. E. Fincham played music lor the dancing, and Mr R. H. Manning was master of ceremonies.

CHEVIOT The ball organised by the Cheviot Football Club was an outstanding ! success. The hall was tastefully decorated by a willing band of workers with black and white paper streamers (the club's colours) and greenery, and also the district competition flag. A number of novelty dances were included on the programme and were won as follows:—Lucky spot waltz, Miss K. Purvis and Mr E. N. Clarke; Monte Carlo waltz, Miss K. Purvis and Mr P. Costello. The prize for the first couple on the floor was won by Mrs S. Low and Mr R. McKnight. The Campbell-Mitchell band (Christchurch) played the music, and extras were played by Mr R. Clarke. Messrs G. Upston and J. B. Stevenson were masters of ceremonies. The club's funds will benefit to the extent of approximately £l3. Amongst those present were Mesdames G. Struthers, A. C. Fuller, A. G. Harrison, G. H Harrison, L. M. Gibson. E. N. Clarke, W. Crampton, C. T. Powis, J. Collard, L. S. Jarvie. F. Lester, H. Marsden, R. Clarke, S. Low (Kaikoura), L. Burnett, L. W., G. Cone, W. J. McMeeking, C. L. Powis, and R. McKnight. Misses Vera McClintock, Eunice Penhalluriack, Mona Honeybone, Jessie Forbes, May Sloss, E. Armstrong, Gertie Fitzgibbon. Ivy McKnight, Betty Morrison, Rosa McAdam, Norma Hill, Pat. McKnight, Louis Powis, Leah Coe, Nancy Harrison, Esther Williamson, Laura Elliott, Ona Foster, E. Urquhart, Edna McClintock. Dallas Wilkinson, Pat. Sar-1 gent, Mildred Nell, Marjorie Harrison. Flora McAdam, Noreen Cottrell, Molly Pain, Shona Greening, Molly Fitzgibbon. Molly Wilson, Peggie Bowie. Cls Leaman, Mary Wilson, Hope McDonald. Rose Martin. Rita Taylor. Edith Savage, Kaye Purvis, May Kermeen, Isabel Johnston, and Kathleen Tapper. • A meeting of the committee of the Cheviot Defence Rifle Club was held in the Cheviot Library, the president. Mr W. A. Douglas, presiding over a large attendance. The treasurer's statement disclosed that the club was in a sound financial position, with no liabilities. It was decided to reopen the season on -Saturday next at the Cheviot Hills range, and to hold the first service match on October 20. A programme for the remainder of the season was drawn up and aoproved. It was decided to invite the Rangiora Defence Rifle Club to fire a friendly match at Cheviot on Labour Day.

SCARGILL j The members of the Scargill Miniature Rifle Club held their annual windup social evening and prize distribution in the Scargill hall. There was a crowded attendance, and the entertainment took the form of a concert, followed by a dance. The major portion of the concert programme was given by the members of the Domett Dramatic Club, who presented three plays, the various parts being taken by Mesdames F. C. Childs, J. Paton, W. Rutherford, Misses Nancy Childs and Diana Rutherford, and Messrs F. C. Childs, E. Edridge, S. Denton, and L. O'Boyle. Local artists who also gave items were Mesdames J. Meikle and B. A. Coe, Misses Jean Johnson and Hazel Gardner, and Messrs E. A. Foster and T. O. Johnson. The prizes won during the season's shooting were presented to the winners by Mrs G. A. Greig. An enjoyable dance, to music played by Mr C. Heney, concluded the evening.

AKAROA At the Plunket Society's annual children's fancy dress ball there was a large attendance from all parts of the Peninsula. A maypole dance given by children trained by Miss G. Coup was done exceedingly well, and a number of action songs by the children were also well received. The music for the children's dancing was played by Miss Noel Wright and Mrs J. McNabb.

FERNSIDE Continuing their match against Woodend. Fernside took their score from four for II to 70. J, Sinclair 22 and T. Prior 22 were the only batsmen to reach double figures. In their second innings Woodend (who had scored lOC in the first innings) were all out for 35 (T. Solomon 13). At time. Fernside had lost six for 32, Woodend winning the match on the first innings. The winners at the weekly jubilee cards were Mrs S. C. Hewitt, Miss R. Milne, Mr H. Lill, and Mr J. Evans. The members of St. Matthew's Church held their annual egg afternoon in aid of St. Saviour's Home, more than 65 dozen being collected. LINCOLN The Girls' Basketball Association, comprising teams from Prebbleton, Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, South Springston, Springston, Greenpark, and Lincoln, held their first annual ball in the Lincoln Public Hall, at which the shield, ! cup, and buttons were presented to the winning teams for the season just ! ended. George Holland's orchestra I played the music, and extras were played by Mrs H. Golding and Miss Poppy Hammond. Messrs B. Moran and E. Watkins were masters of ceremonies. Novelty dances were won by the following:—Miss Mary McLaughlin and Mr W. Partridge, Miss S. Dugan and Mr L. Dominano, Mrs H. Golding and Mr L. Hubbard. A competition for a cake, held by the Lincoln Football Club, was won by Miss T. Miller (Motukarara). Mr C. Howell presented the trophies won during the season. A dance was held in the Public Hall under the auspices of the hall committee. Holland's band played for the dancing. Euchre prizes were won by Mrs Gordon Peryman and Mr Medlin. A Monte Carlo was won by Miss Irene Woods and Mr Evan Watkins. This was the first of a series of "dance and card" evenings, which the hall committee intend to hold. PREBBLETON The lawn tennis club was fortunate in having a fine day for its official opening, when the visitors spent a pleasant afternoon in the domain. In declaring the season open the president, Mr James Hill, congratulated the club upon its progress and success and wished the members a pleasant and prosperous year. A number of interesting games were played. The monthly meeting of the Prebbleton branch of the Mothers' Union was held in the Parish Hall. The enrolling member, Mrs Hubert Jones, read a paper on the "Call to Renewal," written by Mrs Marriner. It was arranged that the November meeting should take the form of a social afternoon. During, the afternoon musical items were given by several members. The hostesses were Mesdames G. Millar and H. James. The last basketball match of the season was played in the domain, when the Clarkville team visited Prebbleton and played a friendly game. After a keen contest the home team won by 9 goals to 7. Mrs J. Saunders was the referee.

HORNBY : A large number of visitors repre- > senting the town, suburban, and coun- ■ try bowling clubs gathered at the ■ official opening of the Hornby Bowling ( Club. The president, Mr W. Will- , steed, welcomed the visitors. The president's daughter (Mrs Wendelken) threw the kitty, and the president's ' wife bowled the first bowl—a toucher, ; the president then declaring the green open. A successful social evening was held i in the Columba Anglican Church • Parish Hall by the Ladies' Guild committee. Hostesses for the evening 1 were Mesdames R. Jellie, Morris, and ' Miss Mary Joyce. Winners of com- ■ petitions were Mrs Morris, Zara Bashford, Mr E. Ryan, and Mr A. Whale. To mark the opening of their newly constructed tennis court, Mr and Mrs W. Moore, Junction road, Hornby, held a tennis party on Saturday afternoon, when a number of guests were invited. 1 The weather proved ideal for tennis - and some pleasant games were played. Among those present were Mr and Mrs H. D. Moran, Mr and Mrs W. R. Moore, Mr and Mrs J. Marsden, Misses Hazel Conway, Patricia Moore, and Messrs Malcolm Conway and Crosbie Moran. There was excellent weather for the opening day of the Hornby Tennis Club. The patron (Mr A. Spicer), who officially opened the courts, wished the club a most successful year. The members then played a mixed doubles tournament for trophies given by Mrs H. Wilson, Mrs A. Spicer, and Mr G. Burt. Miss I. Spicer won the ladies' prize, and E. Joyce the men's prize. WEST MELTON In spite of counter-attractions, there was a good attendance at the fortnightly social organised by the West Melton School Committee to augment the funds. Competitions were won as follows:—Ladies—Miss Mary Archie 1, Mrs J. Calder (Halkett) 2. Men—Mr G. Fowler 1, Mr J. McLennan 2. Dancing was enjoyed to music played by Mrs W. Hayes. A recitation was given by Mr Mugford, who was also master of ceremonies. A match was fired on the West Melton range on Saturday evening, between teams from Springfield and West Melton. The home team was successful. The following were the scores:—Springfield—W. Donavon 77 JR. McQuin 75, C. Glassy 74, E. Cooper G. Dorman 72, R. Inness 71, F Clark 70, T. Tollerton 70, P. Reid 71, H. Faulkener 69; total 722. West Melton—W. Oakley, sen., 79, R. Northcott 79, L. Mclllwraith 79, W. Oakley, jun, 77, P. Roper 77, C. Walker 77, J. Simms 75, J. O'Regan 74, A. Summerfield 74, I. Walker 73; total 764. DARFIELD The monthly meeting of the DarfieldGreendale branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the lounge of the Memorial Hall, Mrs J. R. Cullen presiding. A report of the Provincial Convention recently held at New Brighton was given by Mrs W. Hutcheon. An interesting letter, lent hy Miss Henderson, from Miss A. McLay, one of two delegates to the World's Women's Christian

Temperance Union Convention held at Stockholm, was read and greatly enjoyed. It was decided that the next meeting, "Maori Day," be celebrated at Greendale. Afternoon tea was served. LITTLE RIVER At the opening of the Little River Tennis Club there was a large attendance, all local clubs being well represented. Mr W. H. Montgomery, president of the club, declared the courts opened, and also made a presentation to Mrs E. Greibel on the occasion of her marriage. Miss Beatrice Line, Christchurch, has been spending the week-end with friends in Little River. Miss Margaret Keenan, Little River, is visiting Christchurch. Mrs P. Fallon (Darfield), who has been visiting friends in Little River, has returned home.