MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21308, 30 October 1934, Page 8

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON FISHING A very successful week-end was spent by anglers who visited the mouth of the Rangitata river. There was plenty of sport available and many good bags were obtained. {Trout seemed to be running freely, although silveries were scarce on occasions. The best bag reported was 36 trout, the heaviest of which was 71b, among three anglers, while several other catches up to 10 and 13 fish, some of which were 3Jlb, were recorded. \ The mouth of the Ashburton river was not very popular, and very few rods were out. One fisherman landed a five-pounder among his catch. It was reported yesterday that the Rakaia river was not very clear during the week-end. Tramping Club's Outing An enjoyable outing to Peel Forest was spent by 14 members of the Ashburton Tramping Club on Sunday. Some of the members climbed Little Peel (4293 feet), while the other members of the party climbed the Deer Spur and took the track to the Mount Peel road. Bowls The draw for the first rounds of the singles handicap and the three-bowls handicap of the Ashburton Bowling Club, to be completed by November 10, is as follows: Singles Handicap—First round: Dickenson (handicap 5), Sawle (2), McElhinney (2), Pritchard (2), David (3), Mactier (scr), Todd (3), Colquhoun (3), Tulloch (3); byes, Higgins (scr) v. O'Brien (2), Woods (1) v. Dakers (7), Dunlop (2) v. McEachen (2), Christmas (2) v. Sutton (3), Rands (4) v. Featherston (1), P. Dunn (5) v. Mitchell (3), Easterbroolc (1) v. Bowden (7). Three-bowl Doubles—First round, sudden death: Mitchell and McEachen (scr), Bowden and Christmas (4), Sutton and Dunlop (3), Rands and Woods (1); byes, A. Moore and Featherston (4) v. Tulloch and Sawle (3), Dakers and McElhinney (3) v. Todd and Pritchard (1), Dunn and Easterbrook (scr) v. Dickenson and Higgins (scr), Oakley and Mactier (scr) v. Orr and O'Brien (2). Sports Association The annual meeting of the Ashburton Sports Association was held last evening, when the president (Mr R. H. Biggar) presided. The balance-sheet showed that the year began with a credit balance of £39 7s Id and ended with a credit of £36 12s 2d. The annual report stated that the last year had been satisfactory from playing and financial points of view. All the domain grounds were kept in good playing order, and the thanks of the clubs were due to the curator (Mr H. P. Clayton) and,his staff for their work. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected: President, Mr R. H. Biggar; vice-pre-sidents, Messrs A. G. McHardy and C. Ives; secretary and treasurer, Mr S. M. Cassidy; auditor, Mr J. B. Nicoli; management committee, Messrs J. B. Nicoli, A. S. Stanley, L. Crooks, Mrs D. Heenan, and Miss E. Hardwick. ' Rental for the use of sports grounds in the domain was fixed as follows: — Ashburton Bowling Club £6, Ashburton Tennis Club £7. Te Marae Tennis Club £4O, Ashburton Croquet Club £23, Waireka Croquet Club £2O (subject to a proportionate reduction >, Ashburton Cricket Club £7, High School Hockey Club £l, Kia Ora Cricket Club £5, Ashburton Ladies Hockey Association £2, Mid-Canter-bury Men's Hockey Sub-Association £4 Ashburton Basketball Association £2 Ashburton Athletic and Cycling Club £3; total, £l2O. . It was stated that the Waireka Croquet Club will hot have this use of its new grounds for the whole o) the season, therefore its rental would be assessed in proportion to the tnno the new ground was occupied, j It was decided to ofler the Ash.bu.rton Borough Council £IOO, as the agi gregate rental from all the clubs, addition to any further rental from the Waireka Croquet Club, and the revenue from closed days granted on the do l? a was° V decided to r . G leUc C and°Cydhig t Club S a closed day ori A^ sympathy was passed with Mr J. Thompson in his illness. Borough Council The Ashburton Borough Council met last evening, the Mayor (Mr W. ti. Woods) presiding. There were also nresent Crs. W. Rundle, F. J. E. Smallbone. J. Connor, E. Buchanan, Jones, H. R. C. McElrea J. T. Pratley, E. H. Orr, W. H. Robinson, ai It was*" reported that the receipts since the previous meeting totall( ; d £491 6s Bd, the principal amounts being: Rates £166 4s 3d, rents £2O, abattoir fees £45 lis lid, licenses £l6 15s. Writing about the proposed conference in Wellington to consider unemployment matters, the Mayor of Temuka (Mr A. W. Buzan) said that because of insufficient support he had decided to take no further action. Of the replies received, 70 were in favour of the proposal, but only 24 had appointed delegates, and 82 were against the proposal. He thanked the council for its support, and said that as opinion on the matter was divided, the conference would not have carried sufficient weight. . . The Canterbury district representative of the Main Highways Board advised that the Main Highways Board had approved of the council accepting the tenaer of C. M. Brown and Company, Ltd. (£526 7s) for the sealing of Moore street. The Mayor said the work could not be commenced until the monetary authority had been received. The council was notified that tne next conference of chairmen of reserves committees and park superintendents would be held in Dunedin in January, 1935, at the time of the National Flower Show, the annual meeting of the Institute of Horticulture, and the conference of the New Zealand Horticultural Trades' Association. It was decided to forward the following remit about motor taxation to] the annual Municipal Conference, to be held in Christchurch next year: "That the present limit of a population of 6000 fixed for boroughs to participate in the city and borough's share of motor taxation be altered to 5000. The inspector reported that he had issued nine motor drivers' licenses since last meeting, making a total of 805 since the beginning of the current licensing year. Building permits for dwellings costing £SOO and £987, respectively, had been issued. The Tyre Repair and Sales Company was granted permission to erect a kerbside petrol pump on East street. SE AFIELD There was a good attendance at the weekly euchre tournament held in the miniature rifle club rooms. Mr R.' Baynes controlled the games. The women's prizes were won by Mrs J. Mitchell 119, Mrs R. Baynes 118, and Miss N. Bennison 116. The men's prizes were won by Mr H. Bruce 123, Mr J. Shelley Tl6, and Mr N. Phelan 115. It was decided to hold the final evening next Friday,

METHVEN A carnival was held in the Methven District High School to raise funds for the improvement of the school grounds. The residents of the district entered whole-heartedly into the project, which was organised by the headmaster (Mr A. S. Kennedy), Mr A. R. Gourley (assistant-organiser and secretary) , the staff of the school, the school committee, and a large and enthusiastic committee of residents. Four concerts provided by the school pupils and former pupils, and arranged by Mrs A. S. Kennedy, were well patronised. Stalls and side-shows were arranged in the school buildings and did good business. The Methven Pipe Band was in attendance and contributed largely to the gaiety. The carnival, which proved one of the most successful ever held in the district, was closed at midnight on Friday. The special fund benefited to the extent of about £220, and this will enable many improvements to be made. Before the close of the carnival, Mr Stanley Smith, chairman of the school committee, thanked all who had assisted, and also the residents of the district for their ready and generous response to the appeal made to them. Those in charge of the various stalls were:— Sewing, Mrs W. F. Reynolds; cake, Mrs Frank Shearer; woodwork, Mr Frank Shearer; produce, Mr J. R. Dalton; dolls, Mrs Hy. Fryer; arts and crafts, Mrs E. A. Bland; sweets. High School pupils; post office, Miss Fleming; sideshows, Messrs E. McMeekan, W. F. Reynolds, G. Olds, and G. Dalton; tea rooms, Mrs Stanley Smith; supper cafe, Mrs G. Johns; magic cave and Christmas tree, High School former pupils; shooting gallery, Mr M. Holland. LYNDHURST The Lyndhurst Lawn Tennis Club held the opening day recently, when there was a large attendance of members and friends. The surrounding clubs were well represented. Mr G. Lilley, president, extended a welcome to those present, and wished the club members a very successful season. He then declared the courts open. Afternoon tea was provided by the members. MOUNT SOMERS A well-attended meeting, convened by Messrs F. W. and E. G. Gifkins, was held at Mr L. Wood's residence to discuss the formation of a cricket club. Mr F. Gifkins, who presided, explained the objects of the meeting, stating that it was over 20 years since cricket was last played at Mount Somers. Means of raising the necessary money was discussed at length, and on the motion of Messrs S. Hood and E. Gifkins, it was unanimously agreed to form a club, the first year's activities to be :onfined to local matches and games, with no participation in the county ;ompetitions. The club will be known as the Mount Somers Cricket Club, the district being bounded by Bowyers stream to the north, and the North Hinds river to the south. For the ensuing season it was agreed to have the playing pitch on private property, and that representations be made to the Mount Somers Domain Board for the laying out of a suitable area on the domain grounds for future use. Membership fees were fixed at seniors 6s, juniors 3s. It was agreed that practice nights should be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Office-bearers were elected as follows:—Patron, Mr J. Connolly, M.P.; president. Mr A. N. Grigg; vice-presi-ients, Messrs C. Burden, F. Peter, and S. M. Chaffey; hon. secretary-trea-surer, Mr F. W. Gifkins; club captain, Mr W. J. S. Hood: committee, Messrs E. G. Gifkins, L. Wood, and L. Tinker; selection committee. Messrs S. Hood, F. Gifkins. and L. Wood. On Saturday evening members of the Mount Somers Miniature Rifle Club held a social evening, at which the presentation of trophies and cups won during the season were made by the club captain (Mr J. Gorrie). Mr W. R. Glasson handed over a handsome cup, which he has presented as a perpetual oup for competition amongst the juniors, to be known as "The Lincoln Hills" junior cup (for the highest aggregate of 15 best shoots, in trophies and matches during the season). Mr Glasson was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his generous gift. A number of songs, recitations, and stories were contributed. WILLOWI3Y Members oC the drama circle of the Willowby-Eiflelton Women's Institute journeyed to Rangitata on Friday evening, when they presented four one-act plays to an appreciative audience. RAKAIA At the monthly meeting of the Rakaia sub-branch of the Plunket Society, Mrs Henderson presided. The nurses's report for August showed. Visits to district five, visits to rooms, adults 55, babies 46, pre-school children 13; total, 114. September: Visits to district four, visits to rooms, adults 45, babies 37, pre-school children 16; total, 98. The health of the children was satisfactory. A donation of £5 was granted to the Ashburton branch for its Daffodil Day effort. The resignation of Mrs R. Croy, who has left the district, was received with regret. Mrs Henderson gave an account of the work done at the recent conference of branches held at Ashburton, and explained the method of management of the Karitane products. It was reported that Nurse Wall required an extension of her holidays because of ill-health and it was decided to send her a letter of sympathy. At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Rakaia Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., Sister S. Behrnes, N.G., presided. Arrangements were made to hold a church parade at St. Mark's Church next Sunday. The monthly meeting of the Rakaia Band of Hope was held in St. Mark's schoolroom, Mr A. Allan presiding over a good attendance. The temperance address was given by the Rev. D. B. Ashford. Recitations were given by Mrs Palmer, Pamela Martin, Joan Turnbull, Doreen Pluck, and Shirley Turnbull; a piano solo by the Rev. W. E. Moore; songs by Miss M. Lee and Doreen Pluck, a mouth-organ solo by George Smith, and a hymn in Maori by Mr Moore.