NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21457, 26 April 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA PERSONAL " Mr H. Dickoff, who has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Tree Planting in North Canterbury, as a representative of the Rangiora County Council, in succession to Mr W. Stalker, who had resigned, was welcomed by the chairman (Mr J. R. Wilkinson) at a meeting of the committee on Wednesday evening. Apathy in Elections That the nominations for candidates for the Rangiora Borough Council and Mayoralty for the municipal election on May 8 close at noon to-day has not caused a great deal of interest to be displayed by the residents, and when the Borough Council offices closed on Thursday only about five of the nomination papers for candidates had been handed in. The only outward sign displayed so far in the town in the elections was a deputation of business interests who waited upon a number of men, including six of the present council, asking them to consent to nomination. The Rangiora branch of the New Zealand Labour party also recommended three members for nomination several weeks ago, but it is understood that at least one of these has not consented to his nomination going forward. However, it is probable that more enthusiasm will be displayed by the townspeople once the nominations are closed. Hospital Board Elections There will be an election for representatives for the combined district of the counties of Rangiora. Kowai, Ashley, Oxford, and Eyre, and the boroughs of Rangiora and Kaiapoi on the North Canterbury Hospital Board, as in addition to the two present representatives, Messrs H. A. Bennett and L. B. Evans, both of whom have offered themselves for re-election, Mr A. Linklater, of Kaiapoi, has been nominated. Railway Passenger Bookings Four hundred more persons left Rangiora by train during the Easter week ended on April 20, than during the same week last year. The railway returns for that period show that the number of bookings from Rangiora totalled 1014, compared with 613 for the same week last year. The stationrnaster (Mr P. C. Paris) stated on Wednesday that the monthly returns for the last 12 months showed a steady increase in passenger bookings, and it was evident that people were using the railway more freely than was the case previously. Polling Booths There will be 31 polling booths in the combined district of the counties of Rangiora, Kowai, Ashley, Oxford, and Eyre, and the boroughs of Rangiora and Kaiapoi for the North Canterbury Hospital Board election, to be held in conjunction with the county elections on May 8. The returning officer for the combined district is Mr S. G. Dalley, clerk of the Rangiora County Council. Six of the booths will be in the Rangiora county, six in the Oxford county, six in the" Ashley county, six in the Kowai county, five in the Eyre county, and one each in the Rangiora and Kaiapoi boroughs. The same booths hi the Rangiora county and borough will be used for the county and municipal elections. Mr Dalley, who has been organising the polling places in the various districts for several weeks stated yesterday that they wt -c practically all settled although it was doubtful at present whether several of the schools in some districts could be used because of the lack of accommodation, as the children would bo using the classrooms. Voting System The system of voting in town and country area in the county and borough elections is somewhat different, dwellers in boroughs requiring only to be over the age of 21 years and to have resided in the borough for three months to be entitled to a vote. County voters, however, must be ratepayers, and are allowed up to three votes according to the value of the property on which they pay rates. If a county ratepayer has property the value of which does not exceed £IOOO, he is allowed one vote, if the property is worth up to £2OOO he is entitled to two votes but if the holding is worth more than £2OOO three votes are allowed him. In the Hospital Board, Power Board, and Harbour Board elections one vote only is allowed whether the voter resides in the borough or county. Rugby Football The North Canterbury Football Club will play three friendly matches with other clubs in the North Canterburv Rugby Sub-Union on Dudley Park tomorrow. The senior and junior teams will play Cust seniors and juniors and the under 17 grade team will play Loburn. The Rangiora teams are as follows: Seniors—Armstrong, Brady, Berry, Buckley, Corbett, Bench, Devlin' Douglas, Feary, Henderson, James, Pethig, Power, Prestney, Pulley, Rapatini, F. Smith, J. Smith. Taylor, Trustrum. Juniors—Anderton, Brown (3). Boden, Coey, Chesmar, Dench, Duff] Devlin, Fahey, Feary, Jones, Musson, Morrison, O'Connor, Power, . Smith, Small, Tuiley, Turner, Winter. Under 17 grade, at 1.45 p.m. sharp—Stevenson, Henderson, Martyn, Petrie, Palmer, Jackson, Lyons, Pulley, Mason, Hunt, O'Brien, Fitzgibbon O'Neill, Stalker, Dench, James, Robertson. Any intending new players that are not on this list are asked to be at th» park as all players are being given a game. Borough Supplementary Roll The supplementary roll for the borough of Rangiora closed on Wednesday afternoon with a total of 130 names, making a total of 1410 eligible to vote at the forthcoming municipal election after adding the total of the main roll which closed several weeks ago with 1274 names. A comparison with the figures of the last roll which was compiled in April, 1933, just before the last election shows that there is now a small increase of eligible voters. In 1933 the main roll closed with a total of 1299 names, but the supplementary roll contained only 69 names, making a total of 1368 on the roll for the last election. Inspection of State Forests An inspection of the State Forests at Hanrner will be made by members of the Advisory Committee on Tree Planting in North Canterbury on May 18, according to a decision made at a meeting of the committee at Rangiora on Wednesday evening. Mr J. R Wilkinson presided. It was stated that Mr H. Roche, who had charge of the work there, had invited the members to go through the State forests when ho would explain to them the growth and types of the trees. The committee decided to exnd an invitation to any other persons interested provided they supplied their own transport, to join the inspection. It was agreed to adopt the following slogan for the month:-"Trees enhance the value of your farms and increase production." Colonel E. B. Millton, wrote sucgesting that the Ashley River Trust b f u s » et l *? plant L °mbardy poplars at half-chain intervals along tha pro*

tective works on both frontages of the river from the traffic bridge to the railway bridge. He was of the opinion that the poplars would soon become a feature of the landscape as at Ashley Gorge bridge and Garry river bridge. It was resolved to approach the Ashley River Trust to obtain an area of river-bed along the south bank from the traffic bridge to Bell's crossing, and to endeavour to get a number of seedlings from the Forestry Department with the object of getting the school children to plant the area as an Arbor Day ceremony. Mr W. G. Morrison, conservator of forests, Christehurch, in thanking thG committee for its invitation to attend the meeting, said he was fully in accord with the objects of the committee and wished them every success in their work for the promotion of interest in tree-planting in Canterbury.

R.S.A. Social Another of a series of weekly socials was held by the Rangiora Returned Soldiers' Association on Wednesday evening. The prizes were won by Mesdames T. Borman and R. Williams (Westport), and Messrs F. Lilley and E. Nottingham. Girl Guides' Birthday A birthday party to celebrate the first anniversary of the formation of the Rangiora High School Girl Guides Company, and the third anniversary of the establishment of the Rangiora Company, was held in the Rangiora parish Hall on Wednesday evening. In addition to members of both companies there were present members of the Kaiapoi Company, Rangiora Boy Scouts, and a number of parents and friends. The Rangiora Company was under the charge of Captain E. Rowe, and the High School troop was controlled by Guide Joyce Wright. In the early part of the evening a birthday tea was held. Two large birthday cakes, one given by Mesdames J. Palmer and W. C. McCracken to the High School Company, and the other by Mrs G. E. H. Davis to the Rangiora Company, were given pride of place on the tables. The cake for the High School Company was adorned with a large red candle, fed being the colours of the troop, and the other was decked with three yellow candles, the colours of the Rangiora Company. The tables were waited upon by the guides' parents' committee. A feature of the evening was the enrolment and installation of two new guides by Guide Commissioner M. H. Aitken, of Kaiapoi.

A social was afterwards hold, the programme comprising games, folk dancing, signalling, and camp fire songs. A vocal duet was given by Joyce and Mavis Wright. The evening was concluded with the singing of "Taps" the girl guides' song.

WAIAU Waiau readers are very strongly advised not to miss seeing "Viennese Nights," which will be screened iphcre on Tuesday next. No picture ever made has created such an impression in every part of the world. "Viennese Nights" is so great, so overwhelmingly beautiful, that you will never forget it. "Viennese Nights," which has been acclaimed the most wonderful allcolour picture ever filmed, will be screened in Waiau on Tuesday next, April 30. A picture you will remember for all time. Have no regrets, book your seats immediately. -^G BALCAIRN Easter services were very well attended at St. John's Anglican Church, Balcairn. The preacher was the Rev. E. E. Maiden, and the organist Mrs R. A. Turnbull. Suitable hymns were sung, and the church was decorated with flowers and autumn leaves. The North Canterbury Caledonian, Pipe Band entertained its supporters and friends at a social evening in the public hall, Balcairn, when a most enjoyable time was spent. In view of the band contest, which is to be held in Amberley in October, much support was promised the band by the residents present. Music was played by the Tindopus dance orchestra, with extras by Pipers W. Craig and D. Peters. Mr J. Smith was master of ceremonies. At the third series of euchre and dance socials held by the Balcairn Hall Committee, there was a very large attendance. Competitions were won by Miss M. Johnstone and Mr* J Gordon and Messrs T. Brown (Leithfield) and W. Ditfort. Supper was provided and dancing followed to music played by Miss A. Filzpatrick and Mrs F. Wilson (Soften). Mr J Demmocks was master of ceremonies. DARFIELD At a largely attended meeting of the Farmers' Union and ratepayers of: the Malvern County, the following resolution was passed:—-"That this meeting of ratepayers of Malvern County strongly objects to any alteration m the restrictions placed on the importation of stock from any country affected by foot-and-mouth disease." The motion was proposed by Mr J. H. Cullen and seconded by Mr W. W. Mulholland, and was carried unanimously. There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Darfleld Ladies' Hockey Club. The president (Mr G. C. Warren) occupied the chair. The report and balance-sheet showed a satisfactory year. The following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr D. Mulholland; president, Mr W. J. Gibbs; vice-presidents, Mesdames C. E. Reid, W. J. Gibbs, Messrs G. C. Warren and D. McLaughlan; secretary, Miss B. Hopkins. A vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring president for his past services. The opening day was arranged for April 27. An invitation for a friendly match from the Hororata Club was accepted for May 4.

KAIAPOI A meeting of the special committee set up to make arrangements for the King's silver jubilee celebrations at Kaiapoi was held at the Borough Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. The Mayor, the Rev. W. H. A. "Vickery, presided, it was decided that a united service be held in the Borough Hall at 10.30 a.m. on May 6, after which a procession should be formed and go to Raven street west, where the planting of a commemorative jubilee tree would be carried out by the Mayor, to be followed by the planting of an avenue of trees by school children allocated among the various classes. It was decided to procure a supply of souvenir buttons, to be distributed to the school children. It was resolved that the evening celebrations should include a torchlight procession from the Borough Hall at 7 p.m.. cornprising the Kaiapoi Band, Fire Brigade, Kaiapoi Returned Soldiers' Association, boy scouts, girl guides, and school children, to be followed by a bonfire and fireworks display on the banks of the river. Arrangements for the procession were left to a sub-com-mittee comprising Messrs J. Gordon, E. Gray, and Dr. M. Ramsay. The Kaiapoi boy scout troop is to be in charge of the bonfire. It was decided that an invitation be extended to (heMaoris of Tuahiwi to attend the celebrations.

The induction of the Rev. C. L. Horwood to the charge of the Kaiapoi Methodist Church took place on Wednesday evening. There was a large congregation present at the induction service held in the church, which was conducted by the Rev. M. A. Rugby Pratt (connexional secretary), assisted by the Rev. H. Ryan (Riccarton). In his address Mr_ Rugby Pratt stressed the need for co-operation between minister and congregation, and urged his listeners to give their newly-ap-pointed minister every assistance. After the service a welcome social was held in the Sunday school. Mr J. W. A. McDougall (circuit steward) presided. Mr J. H. Blackwell, on be* half of the church trustees, welcomed Mr and Mrs Horwood to their new circuit, and in wishing them both a happy time assured them of the cooperation of all church workers. Other speakers were the Mayor, the Rev. W. H A. Vickery (Baptist), the Rev. G. W. Hercus (Presbyterian), Mr O. C. Holland, Clarkville (circuit steward), Miss S. E. Evans (Methodist Bible Class), Mrs A. Blakeley and Mrs W. Richards (ladies' guild). Mr Horwood, in reply, stated that he was pleased to receive such a hearty welcome. He hoped to have a happv time m Kaiapoi, and would do his best to work amicably among the people. During the evening items were given by Mesdames J. Beker, E. Harper, L. G. Billcliff, and Mr H. Hirst and an anthem was sung by the choir.

The Kaiapoi Borough electoral roll co ™ on Wednesday last with a total of 059 names on the main roll and 72 on the supplementary. In 1933 the number of names on the main roil was D 64 and on the supplementary 98.

OMIHI The tenth annual meeting of the Waipara-Omihi sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Waipara Hall. The president, Mrs A. N. Campbell, presided, and-there was a good attendance of members and friends. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £ls 10s Bd. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mr Hannan in the death of his wife. The following officers were elected:— President, Mrs J. Stokes; vice-presi-dents, Mrs H. G. Hawkins and Mrs D. McLachlan; secretary and treasurer, Miss A. Symonds (re-elected); committee, liesdames A. Stackhouse, JB. Symonds, Thomson, K. King, A. Young and J. H. Munro. Nurse Sharpe's report was considcre-d very satisfactory. It stated that the attendance of mothers and babies had been well maintained. If. was learnt with regret that Nurse Sharpc was soon leaving for a trip to England, and good wishes for a pleasant holiday were extended to her. Dr. Starr, of Amberley, gave an interesting address on the feeding of young children, and he was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. Afternoon tea was served by the members. A dance was held in the Omihl Hall in aid of the football club. There was a good attendance. Music was played by Mrs A. Ferguson, Mrs L. Trail, Miss Jean Ferguson, and Miss Eunice Hall. TORMORE The Tormore School Committee held their first card evening for the season in the school rooms recently. The committee intends holding a series of card evenings and dances alternately dur-j ing the winter months, to raise funds | for the school. There was a good attendance from all parts of the district, j and a very pleasant evening was spent. | The results at cards were: Women, Mrs C. Rich 1, Mrs P. Harris 2; men, Mr C. Rich 1, Mr L. Nicholson 2. After the cards dancing was enjoyed to music played by Messrs J. Coey, L. Nicholson, and J. Hclden. Mr P. "Harris was master of ceremonies. , LADBROOKS j There was a record attendance at the combined school and tennis club committee's social. Winners of prizes were Mrs Percy Pickering, Miss Betty McLaughlin, Mr Jackman (Tai Tapu), and Mr C. Payne. Mr George McLaughlin (Otago), who has been visiting his parents, Mr J and Mrs A. J. McLaughlin, "Airdrie." I left for the south on Wednesday morn-1 ing. Miss D. Seymour (Fendalton) is the guest of her sister, Mrs L. A. West. Miss I. M. McKcnzic (Schoolhouse) is visiting relatives in Akaroa.

SPRINGSTON The Springston Methodist Sunday school anniversary was held recently. The Ecv. C. H. Kendon preached in the morning, and Mr W. C. Francis, vice-president of conference, took the evening service. The school children rendered special music during the service. Mrs C. H. Kendon presided at the organ. The anniversary was continued on Tuesday evening, when there was a tea and public meeting. Mr Kendon presided. yems were given by the Sunday school scholars, and also by the following:— June Blakemore, Lois Kendon, Mary Peryman, Trixie Blakemore, Betty Blakemore, Winnie Lancaster, Fay Blakemore, Arthur Moore, Fred Lancgster, Wilfred Marshall, Keith Kendon, Charlie Memory. The financial statement, showing a small credit balance, was read by the secretary, Miss Ivy Mutton. The report of the workings of the school during last year was Riven by the superintendent, Mr W. Peryman. The second par* of the programme was given by a party from Clarence road, organised by Miss Jackson. WEST MELTON There was a very large attendance at the fortnightly social held in the West Melton Hall on Saturday evening, and a most enjoyable time was spent. Competitions resulted as follows: Women, Mrs Stanlake 1, Mrs Angus McKay (Halkett) 2, Mrs R. Mulligan 3; men, Mr R. Watson (Halkett) 1, Master Frank Mugford 2, Mr J. H. Hutton 3. After supper dancing was enjoyed to music played by Mrs N. Carter and Mrs W. Hayes. Extras wore played by Miss Lucy Thompson. The Monte Carlo one step was won

by Mrs Alex. Calder and Mr Bruce Calder. Songs were sung by Mr Burt. Messrs R. Mugfprd and C. Dawson were masters of ceremonies. A meeting of the West Melton School Committee was held recently, when the following members were present: Messrs R. Northcott (chairman), R. A. Boag. H. E. Cross, S. Walker, and F. Finlay (secretary). The head teacher reported that the number on the roll at present was 29 and that the attendance had been satisfactory. As the roll number had decreased, the additional assistant mistress, Miss R. A. Morrison, had been transferred to Riccarton. A meeting of householders would hj? held in the school next Monday, April 29. There was a good congregation at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Easter Sunday. The church was beautifully decorated by the ladies of the church. The service was choral. The Rev. F. G. Brittan preached an appropriate sermon. Miss B. Carter presided at the organ. Next Sunday evening, at 7 o'clock, a special service will be held. The Rev. F. G. Brittan will "be the preacher. Mr and Mrs J. McCarthy (Avonside), who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs W. Hayes, "Melton Grange," West Melton, have returned home. Mr lan Hutton, Pleasant Point, Tlmaru, spent Easter with his parents, Mr and Mrs J. H. Hutton. Miss Tessie Doody, who has been spending a holiday with Mrs W. Hayes, "Melton Grange," has returned to Christchurch. WAIKARI The annual sports ball held by the Waikari Sports Association on the evening of sports day, Easter Monday, attracted a very large attendance, in- 1 eluding a representative number of visiting athletes and friends. Music was played by Bradford's band (Christchurch), and extras by Mrs W. Traill. Messrs B. J. Marsden and C. L. Saundercock were masters of ceremonies. The winner of the lucky Easter egg was Mr B. Beere. Among those present were Mr and Mrs H. Saundercock, Mr and Mrs H. M. Carr, Mr and Mrs W. P. Honeybone, Mr and Mrs W. Prendeville, Mr and Mrs A. T. Earl, Mr and Mrs A. V. Dalzell, Mr and Mrs H. Gorrie, Mi and Mrs R. J. Martin, Mr and Mrs R. Norton, Mr and Mrs H. Phillips. Mr and Mrs W. Phipps, Mr and Mrs J. W. Earl, Mr j and Mrs W. Traill, Mr and Mrs G. McKitterick, Mr and Mrs A. Manning, Mr and Mrs W. Manning, Mr and Mrs F. M. Wright, Mesdames W. Kenealy, W. Jane, Lahmert (Hanmer), J. Norton, W. Hopkins, Power, L. A. Lee, Brooker, Bunting, Leary, Grimwood, J. Smith, Denney. W. Traill, sen., V. O'Grady. Long, Belcher, Misses Val Earl, Olive Earl, Marjorie Smith, Betty Harrison, Nora Harrison, Eva Miles, Ruby Miles, Sylvia O'Connor, Leila Phipps, Rene Galletley, Jessie Galletley, Q. Mitchell (Christchurch),

Mary Dwyer, Molly Shelley, Joan fe** ten, Barbara Potten, Hazel C**W** Molly Kidd, Nora Leary, ASS®* Leary, Marjorie Home, Vera „«"»* livan, Nina Honeybone, Joyce Hon«ybone, Dorothy Smith, Zena KW (Christchurch), Mary Mowatt, Mowatt, Peggy Manning, LUy, son, Amelia Pohl, Mary PoW, GxM* Bainbridge, Elsie Ross, Dorothy »«* Marie Power, May Gray, Belle "MR Sylvia Shaw, Val McGish, fcobei Jong* son. Eileen Brien, Jean Fisher, PWU» Mulcock, Grace Dalzell, Brooker, Joyce Shaw (Amberley)** Skinner, Molly Long, Sally Wbaaeß Avis Jordan, Eileen Hassall, OW Waters, Betty Quinlivan, Peggy H«W£ Ngaere Belcher, Pearl Dron u«* cairn), Ivy Hunter,-M. Courts, BUWI, McCreanor Gladys McCreanor,, »£ Lachlan (Waipara), and mans' «n«~ The following players lected to represent the Walkarf-Eft-warden United Football Club W" matches to-morrow:— <i„^_il Seniors, v. Sefton. at Dalzell, A. Quigley, C. Scott. JJJfg, erland, L. Botherway, F. Saundercock, F. Rutherford. *■*%■ rester. D. Keppler, F. Thompson? » f Marsden, M. Cosgrove, A. Quigley. C. Mander, and W..Hon?™"* Juniors, v. Waipara, at leave at 2.15 p.m.)-R. ttta»l*»*McCreanor, I. Rutherford, R.JJWf'J W. Thompson. W. Gidley, J. BrPwa.A Blakely, J. Hewitt, D *«»»$ Power W. McKeegan. A SliadbOlt* Davey; Quinlivan, J. Willetts, T. SMgT dan, J. Brown, Bcroyd. A. UacXgf, and J. Bamford. n £*

WEDDING AT KAIAPOI