NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21463, 3 May 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA

RUGBY POOtBALL

A report of the delegates of the meeting of the North Canterbury Rugby Sub-Union was received at a meeting of the North Canterbury (Rangiora) Club, when the president, Mr L. I. Hawkins, presided. It was decided to send a letter of sympathy to Mr L. Martyn,' a member of the committee, in his illness. The following teams were chosen for competition matches to-morrow:— Seniors v. Kowal, nt Dudley Park: Power, Smith, Trustrum, Smith, Taylor, James, Dench, Berry, Hawkins, Devlin Buckley, Prestney, Henderson, Corbett, Douglas, Pulley. Laing. Under 17 grade v. Loburn: Coey. Dench, Fitzgibbon, Henderson, Hunt Jnrnes, Lyons, Martyn, Mason, O'Brien, O'Neil, Petrie, Pulley, Stevenson. Palmer, Brady, Cunningham. King's Jubilee Holiday All the business premises, banks, arid Government offices in Rangiora will observe a full holiday on Monday in commemoration of the King's jubilee. The day ha-J already been declared a Government holidav. but it was left to the discretion of the shopkeepers whether the business premises would close. The Mayor (Mr W. A. Rowse) requested that the town should declare a holiday, and to this the business people have acceded. Address oa Mission Work An address on mission- work in the New Hebrides was given by Mrs T. A. Will at a meeting of the Salvation Army Home League yesterday afternoon. The speaker was introduced i by Mi's D. Houghton, who presided, and after her address was thanked by Mrs L. Walls. During the afternoon a song was sung by Mrs J. E. Dawson. Farewell to Connty Clerk j To arrange a farewell to Mr and Mrs J. R. Wilkinson, who are leaving the Ashley district to live at Rangiora, tho j members of the Ashley County Council decided yesterday to form themselves < into a social committee, with power to add, and to open a subscription list io recognise suitably the services of Mr Wilkinson, who has retired from the position of clerk to the council after nearly 25 years. Mr Wilkinson has been given two months' leave of absence on full pay by the council. His retirement began from Wednesday. Golf A meeting of the Rangiora Golf Club was held last evening, with the president, Mr A. Buckingham, presiding. Accounts amounting to £23 were passed for payment. 3£ing's Jubilee Celebrations The celebrations to be held at Rangiora on Monday to commemorate the King's jubilfte, were discussed at a meeting of representatives of local hociea and schools of the Rangiora county last evening. The Mayor of Rangiora (Mr W. A. Rowse) presided. Mr J. T. O. Stephens, on behalf of the procession committee, reported that special fancy dress classes had been arranged, as well aa four age classes open to any child. The children would assemble at the school at 1.30 p.m. before rr.ovina off in a procession from the Town Hall. The Mayor said that the ministers were making arrangements for the combined church service at Victoria Park. Mr Stephens said that there would be between 600 and 700 children present. It was stated that each child woull receive a souvenir badge. Mr E. D. Farrant, reporting on the sports programme, stated that 28 novelty events had been drawn up. it was decided that the procession would leave the Town Hall at 2 p.m. for Dudley Park. "After the singing of the Notional Anthem the Mayor would address the gathering. The fancy costumes would then be judged, j ■ifter which the sports programme! would be held. It was decided that ir the event of wet weather the whole day's arrangements be abandoned. It was agreed to bejtfn the country children's picture entertainment on Thursday at 1.30. HANMER SPRINGS The following are the weather statistics for April:—Barometer: Mean for month, 29.88; maximum on April 12. 30.18; minimum on April 2% 29.69. Temperature in shade: Mean maximum. 65.3Gdeg; mean minimum, 39.9deg; extreme maximum on April 9. 78.9deg; extreme minimum on April 30, 28.0deg. Exposed thermometer: Mean terrestrial radiation, 35.48deg; minimum on April 13 and 21, 24.5deg. Wind: Average daily velocity, 35.5 miles; maximum on April 4th, 214 miles. Rainfall. Total for month, 2.8 4in; number of days on which rain fell, nine: maximum fall on April 11, l.llin; total rainfall for year to date, 10.50 in. Bright sunshine: Total hours for month, 163.0: maximum on April 8. 9.3; number of days without sunshine, 0. Frosts: Nights of frost, 12; maximum on April 13 and 21, 7.sdeg. AMBERLEY On Wednesday evening a card party and dance in aid of the Amberley Football Club funds were held in the parish hall. Prizes were won by Miss Dron (Balcairn), Miss Phyllis Boyce. Messrs G. W. Rhodes, and G. Lowe. Dance music was played by Mrs Burney, Miss Kennedy, Messrs G. Lowe and R. Eutterfield.

OXFORD The annual meeting of the Oxford branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held on Tuesday night, when the chairman, Mr H. G. Parish, presided, A credit balance of £46 was shown. The chairman thought provision should be made for getting a supply of water from the Waimakariri for the plains. He had observed that where turnips were growing on land ploughed out of old grass, the depredations of the diamond backed moth were much greater than when they were growing on land after some other crop. Mr J. E. H. McGrath was elected president and other officers were elected as follows; Vice-chairmen, Messrs A. E. Cross and W. J. Skurr; secretary and treasurer, Mr L, Watson: auditor, Mr W. A. McKinney; general committee. Messrs C, W. Anderson. C. K. Bassett, A. D. Budge. H. G. Cross. A. O. Graham, Colin Graham, W, J. Hawke, A. W, Inch, R. E. Judson, F J. Meyer, H. G. Parish, W. A. B. Reed. J. J. Skurr, R. C. Thompson, and Alf. Wintftr; representatives to provincial executive, the president and foVmer president; representatives to provincial conference, the president and Mr L Watson. The following wsra passed as remits for the consideration of the provincial conference: (1) That Parllameat be ssked to bring id6wn legislation making it compulsory that all dogs should be tied up or otherwise placed under control after dark. (2) That summer time bo continued throughout the year. The rainfall for April was 3.08 inches, falling on eight days, as against 2.48 inches, falling on 10 days, for the same month last year. The April average for 25 years is 2.76 inches. During that period the highest record was 5.83 inches, in 1914, and the' lowest, .a 1 } inches in 1921. The amount registered since the beginning of the year Is 9,94 inches, as against 15.9 inches lor the satta period last yean, y

CLAKKVHXE'. The fortnightly social was held in the Clarkville HbH recently, The winhers of a competition were Mrs G. H. Hassal). 1. Mrs E. Wilson 2, and Mr G. Hassall. jun., 1, Mr C. C. Watkins 2. Mrs L. Dawdle and Master Wyvern Dowdie have returned home after spending a short holiday with Mrs L. Howard at Barrymore. Mr J. C. Frost has returned home after spending a few days with Mr J. Byrch, "Vulcan Fiats," Motunau. DARFIELD The usual fortnightly social was conducted by the Darfield Football Club. The prizes were won by Mrs H. Otten and Miss A. Stewart, aad Mr H. Otten and Mr F. L. Gibson. Music for the dancing was played by Mr R. Denny and Mr L. Westwood. Mr F. Gibson Was master of ceremonies. The closing of the season afternoon of the Croquet Club, was held in the lounge of the Memorial Hall. The "bring and buy" table did good business. Competitions were held, and the trophies won during the season were presented by Mrs H. Barker (president). Sympathy was expressed by Mrs Barker with Mr J. R. Cullen and family in the recent death of Mrs Cullen, who was patroness of the croquet club. As a mark of respect, members stood in silence. A vote of sympathy was accorded Mrs D. McMillan in her illness. An enjoyable evening was given by Mr and Mrs J. E. Youngman (Charing Cross) at their home in aid of funds for the Roman Catholic bazaar. Bridge, musical items, and games were played. Prizes for the bridge were won by Mr W. Pole, and Mrs B. Norton, and the euchre prizes were won by Mr Whyte, and Nurse Finlayson. Supper waa served by the hostess. Among those present were Father J. McMonagle, the Rev. T. Paterson, Mr and Mrs H. Judd, Mr and Mrs R. S. Gunn, Mr and Mrs F. Turner, Mr and Mrs H. Edbrooke, Mr and Mrs W. Pole, Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Mr and Mrs McCaughan, Mr and Mrs P. Fallon. Mr and Mrs D. McLaughlin, Mr and Mrs Whyte, Mr and Mrs F. Johnson, Mr and Mrs P. Clinton, Mr and Mrs J. Hughes, Mesdames C. E. Reid, B. Norton, W. G. Clarke, J. Dysart, A. E. Gillman, W. C. Tritt, L. Morrison, Beatty, McHugh, J. Clinton, F. J. Narbey, D, Slattery, and B. Reardon, and Nurse Finlayson; Misses Grace Dysart, Dorothy Robinson, Kini Taylor, Thelma Cooper, Esmay Cooper, Eileen Redfern, Madge Cogan, Miriam McHugh, Ann Stewart, Kathleen McCaughan, Irene Stewart, Kathleen Duncan, Alice Clinton, Mary Duncan. Margaret Clinton, Ita Morrison, Joan Clinton, Birdie Morrison, Butler. Molly McGrath (Timaru), Mary Johnson, Celia McLaughlin, Messrs R Bedford, R. G. Robinson, W. Stott, R. Cooper, C. Redfern, E. S'ewart, S. Clinton, R. Stewart, I. Clinton, J. Cogan, D. Clinton, F. Cogan, S. Beatty. F. McHufih, J. Coffey, J, Murphy, J. McLaughlin, F. Hughes, T. Clinton, and M. Lyons.

HORORATA a Observations of the weather re- * corded by Mr E. Jekyll, Terrace stalion, Hororata, for the month of April f were: —Rain fell on 14 days, the heavl- !• est fall being on April 11, of 84 points. ; Kainfall for the month was 2.10 inches, as compared with 2.37 inches for April, s 1934. The rainfall for 1935 is 9.31 inches, and for the same period last » year 10.31 inches. Six frosts were ref corded, the heaviest, of five degrees. being registered on April 14. s At a meeting of the tennis club, Mr - Cartwright presided. The laying down ■' of the new court had been completed - i.o the satisfaction of the committee, " and the secretary was authorised to 1 pay the contractor. I; The following football team will r«s» " present Hororata in the Malvern Association's competition to-morrow:—-W, . .'jlmms, A. Kelman, G. Carpenter, D. Gossett, J, Mulrhead, T. Tizrard, P. ,: Islierwood, C. Thorns, S. McGarry, J. r Rich, A. D. Oliver, L. Wells, A. Davies, i jr. Williams, and A. Stone. Emergencies , -Rutledge, J. Thwaites, E. Belts, and » J. McKenzie. t The following hockey team will re- * present Hororata in a match with Dart field at Dariield to-morrow: —Misses * Vi. Phillips, G. Gibson, M. Fuller, H. " Banks, E. Chapman, J. McKenzie, I. Hore, I. Phillips, J. Wells, N. Foster, S. Felton. Cars will leave the store at 1.30 p.m. SHEFFIELD' The acting-N.G., Bro. W. E. Rodgers, J ?.G., presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Malvern Lodge. No. (1247, 1.0. Q.F., M.U., which was held in the Oddfellows' Chambers on Monday evening. Sick pay of £6 13s 4d was passed for payment. After the meeting a euchre tournament was held and the winners were Miss Margaret Vigers 1, Miss Irene Ilumm 2; Mr G. Elliot 1, Bro. A. T. Wilson 2. The following players have been chosen'to represent the Sheffield Men's Hockey Club in the match against Kirwee on Saturday: L. P. Hawke (captain), L. Jones (vice-captain), E. W. Rodgers, A. Grayaon, W. Langford. C, Humm, T. Cheale, A. Adams, O. Vigers, L." Adams, and B. Robinson: emergency, N. Waterman. The annual meeting of the local branch of the Farmers' Union was held in the Malvern Agricultural and Pastoral Association's rooms on Monday evening. The president, Mr D. J. Hawke, occupied the chair, but there were only six members present. The balance-sheet, which showed a credit of £8 12s 7d, was adopted. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of Mrs Y R, Cullcn was passed It was decided to recommend that the present embargo on stock should remain in force, prohibiting the importation of animals from Great Britain. A remit for the provincial conference was submitted, "That the present weight sack of potatoes be changed to lewt sacks." The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr D. J. Hawke; vipe-presidents, Messrs T, S. Innes, H. C. Aymes, and R. McDonald; secretary and treasurer. Mr F. A. Bull; delegates to provincial conference, Messrs D. J. Hawke and F. A. Bull; committee, the same members re-elected. On Tuesday evening, a public social was held in the main hall at Sheffield, when the Interim Moderator, ths Rev. Theo. Paterson, presided. Many were present to say farewell to the Rev. D K. and Mrs Boyd, who will leave shortly for Queenstown. On behalf of parishioners and friends, Mr T. S Innes presented Mr and Mrs Boyd with a cheque, and Masters David and Hugh Boyd received a model engine which was presented from the church people by Mr P. A. Bull. On behalf of the Baptist community, the Rev. E. T. Jones, of Greendale, spoke of the happy co-operation which has existed between the different churches. The Rev. W. Watkins, of Hororata, in representing the Anglican Church, said that Mr Boyd's ministry had been very successful

The Rev. W. Long, who has only recently arrived to take up the work of the Waddington charge, represented th« Methodist congregation. The following elders of the several Presbyterian churches spoke on behalf of their congregations:—Mr, W. Gllmour (Glentunnel), Mr T. E. Pearson (Hororata). Mr J. Gilbnders (Greendale), Mr T. S. Innes (Sheffield), Mr F. A. Bull (Springfield). During the evening items were contributed by Mrs David Buhner ('cello solos), Misses Betty Adams, Betty Rennle, Birdie Morrison, Mr H, L. Spark (vocal solos), and Mr F. A. Bull (recitations). Mr W. Wfttson, on behalf of the local bowling club, presented Mr Boyd with a smoker's set. Mr Boyd, responded,

• SPRINGBANK The rainfall for April was 1.52 inches, compared with 1.31 inches in April, 1934. The number of days on which rain tell was 11. Rainfall for 1935 to date is 4.74 inches, compared with 7.49 inches in the preceeding year. LITTLE RIVER A meeting of the King's Jubilee Committee to make final arrangements for the celebration was held in the Coronation Library, Little River, on Tuesday. Mr J. O. Coop presided. It was reported that arrangements for the procession were complete, and it will leave the Little River station in the following order:—Little River Silver Band, returned soldiers, guides, Oddfellows, school children, Maoris, and the general public. It will proceed down the main road to the Awa-Iti Domain. Addresses will be given. A haka will be given by Little River Maoris. During the evening a commemoration oak will be planted in the domain. The bonfire will be lit at 7 p.m. A grand fireworks display will be held in the domain. Should the weather be unsuitable, the celebrations will be postponed till later in the week. , j The Easter tennis tournaments which were held on the Little River courts among the Okuti, Star, Little River, and Okiri Clubs were concluded on Saturday. Results were as follows: Women's handicap singles. Miss Harty (owe 40) beat MiSs Webster (scr), 9-6. Men's handicap singles, E. White (owe 50) beat E. Ussher (owe 15), 9-0. Men's doubles, E. White and J. Lewthwaite (owe 40) beat £. Ussher and A. Gibb (ojve 15), 9-4. Women's handicap doubles, Mrs Greibel and Miss French 'owe 30) beat Mesdames L. and A. Radford (owe 40), 9-7, Men's championship singles. Desmond Radford ; beat E. White, 9-2. Women's championship singles, Mrs A. Radford beat Miss E. Harty, 9-4. Mra Laurie Fahey and children, Coach road, Little River, are of Mr and Mrs George Hannam, Christchurch. Mr and Mrs R. O'Keefe, New Brighton, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Le Compte, Little River.

FREBBLETGN The annual meeting of householders of the Frebbleton district was held on Tuesday evening, when Mr J, Smitfi presided. The financial statement showed a satisfactory position, the general account showing a surplus of ,£23 14s 4d, while there is a credit of £ll 16s 2d in the special account. The headmaster, Mr A. W. Pitt, reported that the roll number had risen during the year from 94 to 90, but that school had opened this term with only 88 children on the roll, and some difficulty was anticipated in maintaining the average attendance of 81 during (he winter term, this average being necessary if the staff of three teachers is to be retained. The meeting expressed itsalS strongly in favour of the school age being lowered again to five years. A resolution was passed that steps be taken towards increasing the fund already established for school baths, and to endeavour to have the baths installed as soon as possible. KIMBERLEY The annual meeting of householders of Kimberley was held at Kimberley. i\lr C. Bilbrough, chairman of the school committee, presided. The bal-..nce-sheet, which, with the report, was -dopted, showed a credit of £l7 4s ■ld. It was decided to continue with the opening of the school at 9 a.m. To commemorate the King's Silver Jubilee it was proposed to distribute inscribed readers to the pupils. The rainfall recorded at Kimberley tor April was 2.11 m, against 1.85 in for he corresponding month last year, nd t.33in in 1933. Rain fell on seven days, cne heaviest fall being recorded on \prl3 11 and 12, when l.OSin fell. The otal rainfall for the four months ending April 30 was B.BBin, compared with 10.41 in for the corresponding period last year. CUST The fortnightly cards and dance were ield in the Oddfellows' Hall. The winders of cards were: Mrs Eaglesome and Mr W. Francis; 'consolation;!!. Mrs G. Overond, and Mr T. Wood. Miss A. VVayland played music for dancing, SUMMERHILL A successful concert and dance were >eld in the Summerhill School on April iO. The Waimairi Orchestra and ".riends from Christchurch- gave a programme of musical, elocutionary, and aumorous items. This was followed 'jy supper served by the ladies of the district, in charge, of Mesdamea Reid, Harding, and Beattie. A dance was then held to music played by the orchestra, and Messrs E. Campbell and L. Barker. This is the beginning of a series of entertainments to be held during the season. Mr T. Reid was master of ceremonies. I