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and sang brightly with Miss Acton in the dupt. "Seven O'clock in the Morning." ivir C. Hopwood took the pait of Jelf. Everybody appeared to be at home in the "Bridal March,' which went with a swing. The second part of the programmo opened with "The Shepherds Dance (German), and "It Was a Lover and His Lass" (Morley), by the Ashburton District Women's Institute choir, which won the Hodgkin Cup recently, in a choir competition held by tutes in Mid-Canterbury and South Canterbury. The choir caught the spirit of the pieces, the harmony being particularly pleasing. The part-songs, "An Eriskay Love Lilt" (Roberton), and "Santa Lucia," were pleasingly sung, and the choir sang again in response to applause. In "The Challenge of Thor (Elgar) there was plenty of volume and expression, the unison of the voices being a tribute to the conductor. A happy interlude in the second half was the two Russian Fairy Tales, "Chant Religieux" and "Chant de Noel" (Laidow), by the orchestra, which gave a sympathetic portrayal of the work. Its treatment of "Marche Militaire" was very satisfying and was a fitting conclusion to an excellent entertainment, A variety of bright part songs, folk songs, choruses, and orchestral items v/as given for the remainder of the programme, which was as follows: Part songs. "John Peel" (J. E. West), "In This Hour" (Ciro Pinsuti); male chorus, "Down in Alabama" (Paul Edmonds); ladies' part song, "Oh, Where, Tell Me Where" (Roberton); folk songs, by Perev Godfrev, "The Poacher," "The Oak and The Ash," "Come, Lasses and Lads," "The Live Long Day I Dream," "To Alexis"; orchestral items, Russian Fairy Tales, "J'ai dance avee le Moucheron," and "Ronde" (Laidow). Basketball Tho draw, with groundß and rctereo", tnr the compositions of tho Ai-liljurton Musket, bull Association 011 .Saturday, is ns f°l- -. —Senior: St. Andrew'k v. Hinli .School Old Girls, on No. 1 c round (Misii Sutherland) ; Technical Old Girls H v. Tin wald. on No. "J (.Mrs Cownn); Convent Old (iirh v. St. Stephen's, on No. IJ (Miss 0. .Miller 1 ! : Technical Old Girls A v. Chertsey (friendly on No. 1 (Mr K. .1. Thntin>s"!i). Third Hicli School 1J v. Allent'oii. oh No. (Mr S. G. ,Macfarlano). :f .t,i. —Junior: Tec'nni'al A v, liokeby, on No. a (Misi 11. Opie) : St. Andrew's v. Convent Old Girls A, on No. t (Miss .I. Cnnvth'T); Conv. iit Old Girl:-* v. Si'.lkiol ..II No. f> (Mr S. G. Maefarlane) : cherlsey v. JTirnls, on No. l> ('lrs Cov.ati). Third emtio: Ilij;h School A v. St. Stephen'*, nn No. I (Mies T. H:\rper); Technical A v. Ilainpst.ad. on No. U (JU<s K. Coward). 11.5(1 p.ui. — Junior: v, Tech-iiic.-il 1!. on No. 1 (Mins Hnehanan); Technical old Girls v. liarinf: Si re. on No. 'J (Mil's I'. Parish) : Tinv.ald v. Uannistead, on No. :: (.Miss I). Smith): Allcntou v. St. Stephen's, on No. 1 Fitteraid). LYNDHURST The fortnightly social organised by the Lyndhurst Social Committee was held in the hall. Mr J. F. Franks was in charge of the cards. The prizes were won by Mrs R. 11. Brawley. Miss Killa Brooker, Mr P. Clinton, and Mr W. J. Chambers. Music for the dancing was played by Mr Knox Cook, with extras by Mr 11. Leaman. Mr P. Clinton was master of ceremonies. RAKAIA The Mead Social Club held its fortnightly social and card evening in the Mead Schood. The winners at cards were Miss D. Weaver and Mr P. Brown. The consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs P. Shannon and Mr L. Newman. A competition was won by Mr C. McCoy. Music for the dance was played by Mr T. Lawlor, with extras bv Mr R. Shellock and Mr S. Shellock. Messrs N. Breading and K. Cornelius were masters of ceremonies Football Team The following players will represent the Rakaia Football Club:— Juniors v. Old Boys, at Ashburton —T. Shannon, R. Steele. D. J. O'Reilly, F. Rlagson, W. Cromie, R. Hooper, R. Cornelius, K. Hood. A. H. Woodill, P. Brown. L. L. Brimmicombe, C. O'Connor, K. Doig, R. Douglas, L. O'Conner. Emergencies: M. Breach, V. Burrows, H. Craig. Third Grade v. High School, at Rakaia—J. Doig, B. Dynes, A. Greygoose, G. Butler, F. Cornelius. N. Shannon. J. O'Reilly, N. Carney. W. Behrnes, M. Lawler. W. Oldfleld, K. Taylor, L. Allen, M. O'Reilly, K. Dunlea, J. Toner, L. McAlccr. L. Dunlea, G. Morland.

MAYFIELD A special meeting of the Mayfiold branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union v/as held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's rooms. Arrangements for a suitable welcome to the Dominion President, Mrs Ward, who will visit the Ashburton County in July, were discussed. Mrs J. D. Murdoch was voted to the chair and it was decided to hold a social and dance in the Band I-lall on July 8, and to make a small charge to defray expenses. Domain Board The annual meeting of the Domain Board was held in the pavilion, with Mr L. R. Harrison presiding. It v/as decided to paint the pavilion. The chairman and secretary were appointed to meet members of the Women's Institute, to discuss their tree and shrub planting scheme. Accounts amounting to £2 were passed for payment. Messrs L. R. Harrison and D. Duff were reappointed chairman and secretary respectively.