NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21319, 12 November 1934, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

* — RANGIORA PERSONAL Mr A. J. McEldowney, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, Christchurch, was in Rangiora, during the week-end, and conducted the services at John Knox Presbyterian Church yesterday. The Rev. J. A. F. Watson, who has been attending the General Assembly at Dunedin, will return to Rangiora to-day or to-morrow. Armistice Day Service

Returned soldiers, members of the Rangiora Brass Band, Christchurch Caledonian Society's Pipe Band, Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade, as well as the .Mayor (Mr W. A. Rowse), and several borough councillors, and Mr W. Stalker (chairman of the Rangiora County Council), and members of the County Council attended a special service at the John Knox Presbyterian Church yesterday morning to commemorate Armistice Day. More than 50 members of the Rangiora branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, members of the Fire Brigade and the Life-Saving Guards of the Salvation Army formed in High street, outside the Returned Soldiers' Association club-rooms, and headed by the Rangiora Brass Band, the Christchurch Caledonian Pipe Band and a firing squad from the Rangiora unit of the first battalion of the Canterbury Regiment (volunteers) marched to the cenotaph, in High street. The returned men were formed in single file on either side J>l the column, just behind the firing squad, and after a wreath had been laid at the foot of the column by Messrs F. Hunt (secretary of the Rangiora branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association), and C. How, Mr -W. Fraser, a former piper of the First Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F., Main Body Pipe Band, played the lament "The Flowers of the Forest." Three volleys were then fired by the fir in? squad, following which Bugler H. Coey sounded "Reveille." The parade then reformed, with the exception of the firing party and the Live Saving Guards, and under the command of Major H. K. Kippenberger, marched along High street to the John Knox Church, which was filled to capacity. The service was begun at 10.45 a.m., to allow the two minutes' silence at 11 o'clock to be observed. Mr A. J. McEldowney, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, Christchurch, conducted the service and took for the text of .his remarks the fifth verse of the second chapter of Philippians, verse five, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus."

Mr McEldowney said he hoped those present would not only remember the allies in the Great War, but also those of the enemy, who had fought for their own land. All present, with the exception of the children, must have •memories which came back to them on Armistice Day. In 1926 the world seemed as if it was entering an era of prosperity and people were beginning to say that they had at last found the solution to prosperity, but they had forgotten that such a solution could not be built on material things alone and the crash had come very suddenly. "To-day we are living under the shadows of old jealousies and fears, although men had fought that we might become free," said Mr McEldowney Continuing, Mr McEldowney said that in spite of the sign of better times ahead, preachers must sound a sterner note. The power of a better world could only be brought about by individuals dedicating themselves to that which was good. If people to-day had the will for peace, said Mr McEldowney, there would be a great rebuilding. War was against God, and nations could not be made by acts of Parliament. After the aftermath of the Great War nobody could say that war was not, against the will of God. "I believe," said Mr McEldowney, "that the League of Nations, which at present is weak and ineffective, can he made strong if it has the effort of every nation behind it." During the service the choir sang the anthem "O Rest in the Lord," and the following hymns were sung: All People That on Earth do Dwell, "Soldiers of the Cross," "O God our Help in Ages Past," "Lead, Kindly Light," and "Fight the Good Fight." Mr C. I. Jennings (session clerk), on behalf of the congregation, thanked the returned soldiers for their attendance, and Mr McEldowney for coming from Christchurch to take the service. Reference was made to Armistice Day in the other churches at Rangiora yesterday. The majority of the morning services were begun at 10.4s to allow the congregations to observe the two minutes' silence.

North-westerly Wind A north-westerly wind which at times reached almost gale force was experienced at Rangiora yesterday, and made conditions out of doors very unpleasant. The wind abated later in the afternoon, and towards evening was inclined to veer round to the south. Bowls Sixty-three players will take part In the championships of the Rangiora Bowling Club, the entries for which closed on Saturday. - There will be 17 in the singles, 11 pairs in the doubles, and six rinks in the rinks championship. Rangiora Golf Club The completion of the work altering the fairways and making new greens on the links was discussed at the last meeting of the Rangiora Golf Club, the president, Mr E. D. R. Smith, presiding. It was decided to carry on with the work of making new tees and getting an adequate water supply to the greens. A general meeting will be called within the next few months to discuss the naming of the various It was resolved to retain the services of the greenkeeper in the meantime.

KAIAPOI Members of the Kaiapoi branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held a church parade at the Methodist Church, Kaiapoi, yesterday morning in commemoration of Armistice Day. Members assembled at the club rooms in Hilton street, and headed by the Kaiapoi Band, marched to the church, where the service was conducted by the Rev. O. Burnet. The speaker took his text from St, Mark, chapter 1, verse 14: "Jesus came preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom." It was said that the Great War was a war to end all wars, but war would never be ended until another method of settling disputes of the nations was found.. Just as men and nations rendered service and sacrifice for a great cause, so a cause must be found great enough to call forth the same spirit of service and sacrifice. The Kingdom of God on earth was such a cause, it alone was great enough to unite all men and nations in one great cause and go bring peace. During the service a special anthem was sung by the choir, and at the commencement a two-minutes' silence was observed to mark the occasion.

DARFIELD Mr and Mrs J. R. Creamer, Clarkville, are spending a few weeks' holiday with Mrs W. Creamer, Darfield.

KIMBERLEY A meeting was held in the Kimberley Hall to consider proposals for the annual school picnic, Mr C. Bilbrough presiding over a fair attendance. After some discussion it was decided to hold the picnic at Lyttelton on December 14. There was a large attendance at the weekly social held in the Kimberley Hall, in aid of the church improvement fund. The women's prize was won by Mrs G. Masterton with 20 points, and Messrs T. Brown, C. H. McCausland and F. Hayward tied for the men's prize with 17 points each, Mr F. Hayward being the winner in the play-off. The consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs A. Boulton and Master L. Herbert. The prizes for the competitions were given by Miss S. McCausland.

Mr F. Hayward, who has been spending a few days with Mr'and Mrs G. Reveley, "Scarborough," Kimberley, has returned to Geraldine.

WADDINGTON The coming-of-age of their niece, Miss Muriel Jenkins, was; celebrated at a party held at "Fair View," Waddington, recently, when Mr and Mrs W. J. Jenkins and Mr and Mrs T. S. Innes entertained relatives and a large number of friends at an evening spent in competitions, billiards, community singing, cards, games, and dancing. Miss Doree.n George and Mr L. Melrose played the music for the dancing, which the young people enjoyed on the spacious verandahs. A competition was won by Miss M. J. Bates. Vocal solos were sung by Miss Bates and Mr F. A. Bui! gave recitations. The health of the guest was proposed by Mr W. J. Jenkins, and Mr T. S. Innes responded on her behalf. Congratulations to the guest of honour were also offered by Messrs H. C. Townshend and F. A. Bull. The birthday cake, bearing a golden key, was cut by Miss Jenkins, who was later presented with a bouquet by her cousin, Miss Liiias Innes. Mr Bull thanked Mr and Mrs Jenkins for their hospitality. Among those present were Mr and Mrs W. J. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs T. S. Innes, Mr and Mrs M. E. Jenkins (Courtenay), Mr and Mrs F. J. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs J. J. Skurr (Oxford), Mr and Mrs R. J. Black, Mr and Mrs L. Leslie (Oxford), Mr and Mrs H. C. Townshend, Mr and Mrs G. Masterton (Kimberley), Mr and Mrs W. Watson, Mr and Mrs L. Melrose, Mr and Mrs J. E. Skurr, Mr and Mrs Eric Eaves, Mr and Mrs S. W. Bulmer, Mr and Mrs O. J. Watson, Mr and Mrs Cox, Mr and Mrs J. D. Tooms, Meidames Leslie and T. L. Jenkins, Misses Muriel Jenkins, Joyce Jenkins, Ida Innes, Liiias Innes, Beulah Jenkins, N. Jenkins, J. Cox, May Payne, Sheila Eaves, Doreen George, D. Hawkins, Alice Curragh (Weedons), Dorothy Reid (Springfield), Margaret Adams, C. Bulmer, H. Lilley and M. Bates, Messrs A. W. Adams, A. Duff (Irwell), A. Jenkins, C. C. Innes, G. Lilley, F. Bull, A. Adams, M Bull. M. Leslie. Roy Townshend, F. Poison, G. Innes, F. Austin, K. Adams, T. Reid, R. Adams, R. Bulmer. Ron. Townshend. J. A. Fraser, H. C. Ferguson, Cox, M. Jenkins, B. Black, B. Jenkins, M. Black, D. Jenkins, and A. Skurr.

LITTLE EIVFAi Mr and Mrs L. Radford, Okuti Valley, Little River, are spending a holiday at Timaru. SOUTHBROOK The weekly dance, held at Southbrook on Saturday night, attracted a large attendance, the hockey club being responsible for all arrangements. Excellent music was played by Miss A. McGrath and Messrs L. Chingand W. G. Nairn, while Mr J. Powell was master of ceremonies. Miss A. Todd (Kaiapoi) and Mr J. Mcßrcarty won the Monte Carlo. There was a fair attendance for the euchre tournament, prizes bein.r; won by Mrs W. Dench and Miss J. Drcavcr and Messrs W. Greig (Rangiora) and W. Watson.