NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21470, 11 May 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

—__ RANGIORA PERSONAL Miss M. B. Moore, home science instructress at the Rangiora High School, who has been appointed to the staff of the Christchurch Technical College, after having been at Rangiora for six years, was presented with two golf clubs and a box of golf balls by Mr J. E. Strachan (headmaster) yesterday morning on behalf of the teaching staff of the school. Tree-planting Ceremonies Tree-planting ceremonies to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the coronation of their Majesty s the King and Queen were held at the Rangioia High School and Rangiora Distnct Primary School yesterday morning. 'lhe ceremony at the high school began with a short religious service, the children being assembled in the school grounds. Mr C. I. Jennings, chc. man of the Board of Governors was present, as well as members of the teaching staff. The headmaster (Mi J. E. Sirachan) gave a short to the pupils. As a memorial of the occasion *a Californian redwood tree, which had been presented by the school council, was planted in the grounds, it being stated that a V/U----lingtonia had been planted m the grounds to mark the golden jubilee oJ. Queen Victoria. The °.., r p National Anthem brought the ceiemony to a close. Fruit and sweet., were afterwards distributed to the pupils, and later in the morning a short programme of tree-planting wa.> carried out; 100 trees of mixed varieties were planted on the school farm and along the southern boundary of the school sports ground. Inter-torm mixed basketball matches were played. The children of the borough primary school were assembled in Iront o£ the flagstaff and were addressed bv Mr J. T. O. Stephens (headmaster), Mr C. J. Smith (chairman of th<school committee), and Mr C. I. Jennings, who showed the children two trees in the playground which hac been planted to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The children, under the direction of Mr S. U Lamport, one of the masters, th?n sang the first verse of the National Anthem and "God Defend New Zealand." A weeping elm, wmch had been given to the school by two old pupils was then planted in the playground, each child present marching past the tree in single file, and throwing a handful of soil into the hole in which the tree was standing. Tno.e adults present, including the teachers, of the school, also took part in the planting ceremony. Each, child was then given a souvenir badge and a small book provided by the school. The ceremony was ended by the singing of the National Anthem and three cheers for their Majesties. Books and badges were given to tnc children of the convent school yesterday morning. , Yesterdov afternoon the pupils of the Rangiora High School, Rangiora District Primary School, and Rangioia Convent School were entertained at a free picture entertainment by the Rangiora Borougli Council. the beginning of the programme Mr C. J. Smith, chairman of the Langiora primary school, spoke a few words .o the children on loyalty, and read to them the King's message. Church Parade The members of the Rangiora Rp" turned Soldiers' Association will hold a church parade to St. Johns Anglican Church to-morrow morning. The men. who will be under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Mackenzie, will assemble at the club rooms at 10.30 a.m., and header by the Rangiora Brass Band will march along High street to the church, where the service will be conducted by the yen. Archdeacon A. C. Purchas. Members of local bodies will also attend the service. Schools Break-up All the schools in the Rangiora district broke-up yesterday for the first term holidays of two weeks. Unemployment Figures By the introduction of the sustenance scheme for relief workers in the Hangiora district the number on the No. 5 scheme has been reduced by approximately two-thirds, the majority of the men formerly on that scheme having now been placed on sustenance. The number on the No. j scheme this week and the number on the No. 5 scheme and on sustenance next week are practically the same. The number on the Ashley river protective works next week shows little variation on this week's figures. The figures for next week are as follows (those for this week being given in ' parenthesis):—Ashley river works 151 (150), sustenance 20, No. 5 scheme 14. The number on the No. 5 scheme this week was 42. Young: People's Society The Young People's Society of the John Knox Presbyterian Church have decided to form a badminton section during the winter months. The Sunday school hall has been obtained, and will be used for play On Thursday evening of each week beginning on May 23. The church board of managers has agreed to assist with the initial cost of procuring rackets, a net, and shuttlecocks, in addition to which several donations have been promised. Hangiora Pictures At the Rangiora Town Hall to-day the musical extravaganza, "Stand Up and Cheer!" will be screened at both sessions. It is a production that combines excellent story, dialogue, music, and costumes. The cast of 1000 players contains outstanding performers, such as Warner Baxter, Madge Evans, John Boles, and Shirley Temple. KAIAPOI At the Grand Theatre, Kaiapoi, last night the crowning ceremony for the Kaiapoi Beautifying Association's winter and summer queen carnival contest took place. During the first part of the programme a concert was given by Mr Shaw and party Irom Christchurch. The crowning ceremony included a procession of the queens—Miss Heather Fisher (Winter) Miss Betty Dixon (Summer), and their attendants. The Mayor, the Rev. W. H. A. Vickery, crowned the winner of the contest, the winter queen. The ceremony concluded witn a well-attended dance, which was held in the Borough Hall. The planting of commemorative trees for the King's Silver Jubilee took place in Raven- street west, fronting the Kaiapoi Borough School yesterday afternoon. The school children assembled at 3 o'clock, and addresses were Fiven by the Mayor, the Rev. w. H. A Vickery, and Mr G. W. Hercus, chairman of the school committee. Nineteen chestnut trees were- then planted along the north side of the road. The principal trees were planted by the Mayor, the chairman of the Waimakariri Harbour Board (Dr. Maxwail Ramsay), Kaiapoi Working Men's Club (Mr J. A. Mealings), the remainder of the trees being planted by children allocated from the various classes of the Kaiapoi Borough School and Kaiapoi Convent School.

CHEVIOT On Monday evening the members of the Loyal Cheviot Lodge assembled at the Public Hall to say good-bye to Past Grand, and financial secretary, Bro. J. N. Cottrell, who has been transferred to Christchurch. Bro. J. T. Read presided. A toast list interspersed with musical items formed a pleasant evening. In presenting a gold r mounted fountain pen on behalf of the lodge members, Bro. Read referred to Bro. Cottrell's association with the lodge. Other speakers were Noble Grand Bro. J. Carson and Bro. W. D. Stewart. Bro. J. N. Cottrell replied. The toast list was as follows:—"The King," proposed by Bro. J. T. Read; "District Grand Master, Bro. Coles," proposed by Bro. D. McLaren, and responded to by Bro. J. N. Cottrell; "Ladies," proposed by Past Grand Bro. J. M. Morrison, and responded by Bro. N. Crampton; "Public Bodies," proposed by Bro. J. G. McPherson, and responded to by Bro. M. C. Morrison; "Cheviot County Council," proposed by Bro. W. D. Stewart, and responded to by Past Grand Bro. D. McLaren; "The Press," proposed by Bro. M. C. Morrison, and responded to by Mr H. C. Renner and Bro. J. N. Cottrell. SCARGILL Many parents and others were present at a ceremony commemorating the King's Silver Jubilee, which was held by the school committee and scholars of the Scargill School yesterday afternoon, when the school broke up for the holidays. The children were paraded by their teachers, Miss A. O'Brien and Miss D. Simmons, and saluted the flag and sang the first verse of the National Anthem. A tree, given by the school committee, was then planted by the two senior boys, Eric Gardner and Alan Roberts, assisted by the two junior girls, Pamela Shadrach and Joyce Loe. Mr E. Gardner, chairman of the school committee, supervised. The children and others present were then addressed by the Rev. H. M. Cocks (Waikari). Each child received a souvenir book to mark the occasion, and the gift of a bag of sweets from the teacehrs. Three cheers for the King and a verse of the National Anthem concluded the proceedings. OXFORD The Silver Jubilee celebrations have been continued. On Monday night, a district ball in the T|j>wn Hall was well attended. On Tuesday afternoon the children of the various schools throughout the district assembled at the Town flail for a picture matinee, presented by the Oxford Benevolent and Improvement League. On, Wednesday night, a large bonfire with rockets drew n large attendance. The celebrations will conclude on Sunday. In the morning there will be commemorative services in the several churches, and in the afternoon there will be a civic commemorative service in the Town Hall, conducted by the members of the Ministers' Association. The address will be given by the Rev. li. F. Ault. AKAROA The jubilee celebrations at Akaroa, which were postponed from Monday, were held yesterday. The primary school children were addressed by the chairman of the school committee, the Rev. H. Nelson Wright, and each child received a book from the Education Department. Maurice Moore, the senior pupil of the school, planted a totara tree, and the Hag was saluted, the National and New Zealand Anthems being sung. At the recreation grounds in the afternoon the Mayor, Mr F. R. E. Davis, planted an oak free. In the evening a huge bonfire was lighted on Stanley .Park hill, and a fireworks display was given by the fire brigade. A jubilee carnival ball was held afterwards in the Oddfellows' Hall. 1 A presentation was made by the Rev. H. Nelson Wright at the borough school vestcrdny afternoon to Miss J. D. Shanks, the infant mistress, who has been transferred to Normanby, Taranaki. Messrs C. A. Young (headmaster) and A. M. Helps also spoke. GREENDALE The annual meeting of the Malvern Ladies' Hockey Sub-Association was held on Thursday at the residence of Mrs F. Cullen, Greendale. The following delegates were present: Darfield, Mrs ITennessy, Miss Hopkins, and Mr W. J. Gibbs; Hororata, Misses Fuller and Fulton; Greendale, Mrs F. Cullen, Miss T. Frew and Miss J. Hockridge; Sheffield. Misses Humm and Searle. A credit balance of £4 15s was shown, which was ccnsidered very satisfactory. , t , The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr D. Mulholland; president, Mr H. B. Veitch; vice-presidents, Messrs A. Tuer, W. J. Gibb, and A. W. Adams; secretary and treasurer, Mrs F. Cullen, and .Miss T. Frew assistant; selection committee, Mesdames Herinessy, Cullen, and Miss P. Olliver; delegate to Hockey Association, Mr H. Throp. It was resolved to start the competitions to-day, the draw being: Hororata v. Greendale, and Darfield v. Sheffield. It was decided to Jiold the six-a-side tournament on Saturday, July 13 at Darfield, play to start at 1 p.m. The first social evening of the season to raise funds for the Greendale School was held on Tuesday evening in the school. The winners of the cards were Mrs Dowd 1, Mrs Gregg 2; Mr J. Frew 1, Mr E. Frew 2. Supper was served by the ladies, after which a dance was held to music played by Miss Locker (piano) and Mr D. Clinton (violin). Mr F. Cullen was master of ceremonies. The following team has been picked to represent the Greendale A hockey team against Hororata at Hororata today: Misses T. Frew, I. Hockridge, D. Black, A. Early, A. Locker, D. Kay, Joyce Hockridge, Norma Jarman, Jean Hockridge, B. Adams, and M. Burrows. B team a bye. SOUTH MALVERN On Tuesday evening, .in the Masonic Hall, Coalgate, the Coalgate Amusement Club held a euchre evening. The winners were Mrs Gordon Chapman 1, Mrs L. Willis (consolation), Mr Gordon Chapman 1, Mr Harper (consolation). The monthly meeting of the South Malvern Plunket Society was held in the Public Hall, Glentunnel, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs John Deans presided. There were present—Mesdames D. Dickie (vice-president), M. Dickie, T. Joyce, S. E. Smith, C. Stuart, J. Stuart, G. Chapman, M. Kellaway, L. A. Marshall, J. Campbell, G. D. Marsh, (secretary), Miss Smith, and Nurse Finiayson. It was decided to hold the annual dance in June, PREBBLETON The following members of the Prebbleton Rugby football team will assemble this afternoon at 2 o'clock" for the fourth grade match against Athletic: G. Gallagher, D. Warren, C. Hampton, J. Eden, R. Rogers, A. Brown, D. Brown, D. Barr, J. Barr, P. Smith, R. Storer, F. Larsen, W. Millar, E. Prebble, R. Prebble, R. Cherry, C. Prouting, L. Carpenter, A. Johnson, L. Hunt, E. Barr. HORORATA There were present at the annual meeting of the Hororata , Domain Board in the pavilion on Thursday afternoon: Messrs L. Derrett (in the chair), H. Oliver, H. H. Thorne, W. Chapman, and G. E. Cartwright (secretary). The annual report and bal-ance-sheet were read and were considered satisfactory. A letter of thanks was received from the Hororata Tennis Club for their assistance in laying down the new tennis court,

and an invitation from the tennis club to be present at the opening of it was accepted, It was decided to erect a small shed for firewood at the pavilion. AMBERLEY On Thursday afternoon the staff and pupils of the Amberley school assembled to say farewell to M.iss E. Harries, who has been transferred to the North Inland. The headmaster, Mr D. S. McNaughton, spoke of the good work Miss Harries had done, and the regret which was felt at her departure. He also wished her a happy future. One of the pupils—Marjory Boyce—on- behalf of the teachers and pupils, presented Miss Harries with a pair of book-ends and a book. Miss Harries suitably replied.