NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21533, 24 July 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA

PERSONAL

Mr L. B. Evans, chairman of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board, was appointed yesterday to represent the board at the annual conference of Electric Power Boards and Supply Authorities' Association of New Zealand, at Wellington, early in September. Mr A. Buckingham • (en-gineer-secretary) was granted permission to attend the annual conference of the Electrical Engineers' Association and also the secretaries' committee conference, at Wellington, at the same time.

Mr V, Corbett was presented with a pair of crystal vases by members of the John Knox Church young men's Bible clr.ss in view of his approaching marriage. Mr Corbett is leader of the class. Townships Receive Electricity Electric power was given to the Waikari township on June 22, according to a report on the reticulation work being carried out in the Waipara County, presented to members of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board at the board meeting yesterday by Mr A. Buckingham (engineer-secre-tary). It was also stated that a portion of the Hawarden township was given power on July 10, and some consumers in the Weka Pass received electricity for the first time on July o. Mr Buckingkam reported that after spending 10 days in assisting to repair the damage caused by the snowstorm, the gang returned to Amberley to erect supporting structures for eight poles on the Waipara feeder along the swamp road above Amberley. The wiring gang returned to Waikari on June 19 to complete the low tension wiring in the township. The remainder of the low tension wiring in Hawarden had now been completed, and the gang was running the branch lines and services off the main line back towards Waikari.

Strengthening of Electric Po%ver Feeder

That, the North Canterbury Electric Power Board's northern feeder from Southbrook should be considerably strengthened if a reliable and satisfactory service w_s to be maintained in the'Waipara County was emphasised by the engineer-secretary of the beard -(Mr A. Buckingham) in a report, dealing with the proposed duplication of the feeder to Waikuku, which he presented at a meeting of the board yesterday. Mr Buckingham said that the strengthening of the feeder was essential mainly because of the load now being carried in the Waipara County and of the additional load to bz expected. This feeder, which, originally ar, far as Sefton was conducted by the Public Works Department and taken over by the board in 1928, now went as far as Waikari and Hawarden. If the whole of the northern supply was given on the existing circuit it would tost the board £IBO a year for line losses. At the present time, with the flour mill at Waikari running alone, the high tension voltnre was slightly less than 10,000. He proposed to run an additional circuit from Southbrook to Waikuku, probably as far as the Ashley river crossing. Any replacements of poles, cross-arms, and insulators could, of course, be charged as replacement:?, and the cost thereby offset against the board's annual assessment for depreciation. The total cost to be met out of capital was estimated between £9OO and £IOOO. With both circuits in operation the board would s:vs £72 a ;■ ear, in line losses. The report was adopted, and it was resolved to carry out the work, the cost to be paid out of the board's original loan money of £IOO,OOO.

Extension to Eleciric Power Lines I The proposal to extend the Steffan's road electric power line in the OxfordEyre district from the present termination, across the Eyre river as far as the Harewood road, picking up five or six residents in the Oxford and Eyre Counties, was reported upon by the engineer-secretary of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board (Mr A. Buckingham) at a meeting of the board yesterday. Mr Buckingham stated that the estimated cost of the line, which would cover a distance of two end three-quarter miles, would be £362. The revenue required was £SB, and that amount had been guaranteed,- The extension was authorised. Salvation Army Rose Fair . The interior of the Salvation Army hall was transformed by the erection of a number of gaily-decorated and well-laden stalls yesterday, when a rose fair, organised by Captain and Mrg D. Houghton and members of the local Salvation Army, to aid the local Army funds, was opened by the Mayor (Mr W. A. Rowse). Mr Rowse congratulated the Army on its effort, and hoped the fair would be a financial success. Mrs A. Suter, wife of the divisional commander, also added her congratulations. Mrs S. Inwood, wife of the assistant-divisional commander, was also present. Last evening a party from Christchurch, under Major Suter, gave a number of musical items, and Mr W. Bradshaw sang two scilos. The fair will be continued to-day, and this evening a programme of music will be given by the Oxford Salvation Army Band. The stallholders are as follows:—Produce, Messrs J. Lindon and B. Jeflervs: novelty, Miss I. Geddes, Mrs V. Frewin; fancy, Mesdames J. E. Dawson, A. Beatty; cakes, Mesdames J. Sutherland, A. McKeehnie; fairy well, Mrs C. Ironside; quick lunch. Mrs R. Watson; variety. Mrs E. Stringer; dolls, Miss J. DufTell; toys, Misses Daphne Watson, Mavis DufTell; fumble, Mesdames A. Walls, J. Hopkins; sweets, Mrs A. Watson, Misses D. Dench, G. Hurley, and D. Frewin. Tennis Trophies Presented At a social evening held by the tennis section of the United Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Ciub several trophies won during last season were presented. Mr 3. Scott, secretary of the section, congratulated the winners, 1 and asked Miss D.-Bennett to present the trophies. Anglican Church Social The parishioners of the St. John's Anglican Church held the first of a series of socials in the Parish Hall last evening. The Ven. Archdeacon A. C. Purchas presided. The evening was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. Several novelties included a "wheelbarrow Derby" and a mock ceremony of officially declaring a new Rangiora town clock ready for use by the Mayor of the town. Archdeacon Purchas was master of ceremonies. Power Board The North Canterbury Electric Power Board met yesterday. Present: Messrs L. B. Evans (chairman), R. I Peach, A. Baxter, H. Tallott, iH. V. Murray, A. Cowie, D. R. Hutchison, Mrs M. A. Ellen, and Mr A. Buckingham (engineer-secretary). .The financial statement showed that the sales of electricity during the month totalled £I4BB 2s lOd. The I power fund account amounted to £12,857 16s 3d, and the loan account to, £7550. The power fund account showed a credit of £BOI 0s lOd. The report of the engineer-secre-tary (Mr A. Buckingham) stated that additional services had been run at Amberley, Tuahiwi, Kaiapoi, and Loburn, to pick up additional consumers. Two shipments of poles were received during the month. A total of 406,400 units were consumed during June, compared with 451,200 for the same month last year. The figures for the quarter were 1,331,200 and 1,425,600 units respectively.

The outside superintendent <Mr S. C. Haiacox) reported that 54 new consumers were connected and two extensions were made to existing consumers, uuring the snowstorm which began on the evening-of June 9, power was off the whole of the board's area from 8.30 p.m. on the Sunday uuul 5.50 p.m. on the following Tuesday, a total period of 45 hours 20 minutes. Replying to a deputation which waited on the Rangiora Council, at Its last meeting regarding street lighting, the council advised that it was prepared' to consider the reinstating of a limited number of street lights provided the cost a light was reduced by 10s and also that it participated in any further reduction in charges that might be made to the general consumer. The maximum number of lights which could be reinstated this year was four. The board decided to receive the letter, it being contended that if the council had been prepared to increase the number of street Lights by about 10 the board might have been able to consider the proposal further. The board authorised the expenditure of £IOO in an office filing system fo>- consumers' accounts, and also £227 10s for the purchase of a light truck. it was decided to order another consignment of hardwood poles for the Omihi Valley and Mason's Flat reticulation.

KAIAPOI Members of the Mothers' Union held a social at the' Church of England Sunday School. Cards and dancing were held. Winners of prizes at cards were: Mrs Childs and Mr Needham 1 Mr O'Connor and Mrs E. Wilson 2 Lucky spot waltzes were won by Miss Heather Fisher and partner and Miss Worthington and partner. A cakemade bv Mrs H. Arps was won by Mrs Goldsto'rpe. Members of the committee served supper. Music _ for dancing was played by Mrs Ogilvie. Billiards Tournament A of billiards and snooker players from Rangiora visited the Kaiapoi Working Men's Club on Mondav evening and played a match agamfet a Kaiapoi team, which resulted in a win for Kaiapoi by 1487 points to 1442. The scores were (Kaiapoi names first):— ... n Billiards—W. Karaitiana 150, D. Mehrtens 87; L. Morris 150, A. Watson 88- C. Farrer 86, C. Pulley 150; J. C. Simpson 141, E. Doggett 150; F. Lynskey 101, D. Appleby 150; J A Mealings 130, L. P. Devlin 150; W. P. Smith 134, A. H. Palarret 150. Snooker—C. Adams 93, F. Whltbrock 34- W. Martyn 4C, J. Pulley 58; J. Lynskey 56, J. Morris 30; C. Becks 49 G. Pulley 64; A. Munn 27, V. H. Pulley 71; R. Ball 43, K. Purvis 34; A. Baker 46, J. Kinley 45; J. Drabble 85, M. Fiddler S2. CHEVIOT Mrs G. Struthers (Cheviot), who represented the Cheviot branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union,' at the annual conference held in Wellington, has returned to her home. , » ,„ T Mesdames G. L. Nell, A. W. Leaman, and A. Brewins, representing the Cheviot, Spotswood, and Gore Bay Women's Institutes, respectively, have left for- Auckland, where they will attend the annual Dominion conference of institutes. Mrs M. Dunnage (St. Albans), who has been spending a few day's with her parents, Mr and Mrs W. J. G. Hughes (Cheviot), has returned to her home. Miss Joy Trickctt (Spreydon), who has been spending a short holiday as the guest of Mrs'W. J. G. Hughes, Cheviot, has returned to her home.

KOWAI BUSH A hockey match between the ladies and men resulted in a win for the latter by 3 goals to 2. Goals were scored by Norman Smart (2) and A. S Rutherford and by Mrs Howell and Miss Helen Cox. Mr N. Ferrar was the referee. After the game players and visitors were served with afternoon tea by the ladies. Mitss Cox (captain) presented the shield to Mr Norman Smart, who captained the men's team. HORNBY Mrs J. Richardson, of Islington, is spending a holiday in Auckland, where she will act as Hornby delegate to the Women's Institutes' conference. The euchre party held in the Par- I ish Hall by the parishioners of St. Michael's resulted in the first prizes ! being won by Mrs R. Still and Mrs C.Meale. second prizes being won by Mrs 11. Simpson and Mr W. Dawson. TAI TAPU The annual congregational meeting of the Tai Tauu Presbyterian Church was held in the Tai Tapu Hall on Monday evening. The Rev, G. Macrae presided. The secretary, Mr J. Michael, presented the annual report and Mr A. Tanner (treasurer) read the balance-sheet, both of which v/ere adopted. Mrs Suckling, superintendent of the Sunday School, presented the annual report and balance-sheet, showing a credit balance of 9s ljd, which was considered very toryThe following were elected a committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs J. Eowden, T. Macartney, A. Tanner (treasurer). J. Michael (hon. secretary), C. M. Suckling and A. K. Wilson (elders). SPRINGSTON A meeting of the Sunshine Club was held in the Public Hall. Lessons in xirst aid were given by members of the • St. John Ambulance Brigade. During the evening Mrs E. L. Neale (club leader), who is leaving the district, was presented with a brass vase. Mrs P. V. Bailey (president), on behalf of the members •of the club, thanked Mrs Ncale for her interest in and work for the club. Miss I. Mutton presented. the vase. Church Army Mission Sister North and Sister Childs, of the Church Army van conducted a week's mission at St. Mary's Anglican Church. The meetings were well attended. PREBBLETON Playing Rugby, the fourth grade team beat Technical Old Boys by 11 points to C. In the week's basketball games Prebbleton A won their match by 6 goals to 2 and the B team was beaten by 5 goals to 2. The school football and basketball A teaics visited Tai Tapu to play matches there. Both teams were successful, the football match being won by 21 points to 3, and the basketball by 6 goals to 5. WEST MEI/TON A successful social and dance under the supervision of the West Melton School Committee in aid of the school funds was held in the schoolroom. Competitions were won as follows: Mrs Alex. Calder (Halkett) 1, Mrs Summerfleld, Mrs C. Page (Courtenay), and Mrs A. Stewart tied for the second prize; in the play-off Mrs Stewart won; Mr G. Parrish (Aylesbury) 1, Mr Geo. Hayes (Halkett) 2. After supper dancing was held to music played by Mrs W. Hayes, with extras by Mr J. Coffey. Mr R. Northcroft was master of ceremonies.

LEESTON A member of the Ellesmere Gun Ciub, v/ho desired to remain anonymous, provided a full shoot for the members of the club, supplying trophies, birds, and afternoon tea. The weather was fine and 23 competed in the match at 12 ciay birds. The best scores were:—W. L. Donald 12, L, Chambers 12. L. C. Lemon 11. G. M. Doyle 11. W. Winchester 11, F. Howell 11. R. Thian 11. G. Amyes H,W. J. Patterson 11, J. Winchester 10, T. Gordon 10. A shoot-off between W. L. Donald and L. Chambers of five birds was won by Donald, who took the first trophy, and Chambers secured the second trophy. The following divided the money in the sweep:—!*. C. Lemon, G. M. Doyle, F. Howell,. H. Thian, G, Amyes. W. Patterson, and W. Winchester. Eighteen competed in a six-bird sweep and G. M. Doyle, W. Winchester, R. Thian. D. H. Reid, <J. F. Parkin, and H. Clark scored possibles. The shoot-off resulted in Parkin. Thian, and Clark dividing the sweep money. A first-miss-out attracted 10 competitors, and at the end of the fifth round T. Gordon. G. M. Doyle, and W. J. Patterson, with all on, divided the money.

DUNSANDEL The Selwyn School Committee held a social evening in the schoolroom. In the progressive euchre tournament i the winners were Mrs Cain and Mr W. Gardiner. After the cards the evening wa3 continual with dancing. SOUTHBRIDGE On Monday evening teams of 40 players a side, representing Southbridge and Little Rakaia. met in one of the cards matches of the Southbridge Cup series, the latter winning by 100 points to 80. Southbridge has now had two losses. Little Rakaia one win and one loss, and Sedgemere and Lakeside one win each. The next match will be between Sedgemere and Lakeside. To help the school funds a euchre and dance social was held in. the Little Rakaia School. At cards the most successful players were Mesdames R. Twiss and A. J. Bearnsley, and Messrs S. Greenwood and P. McEvedy. Dance music was played by Mrs W. J. Hampton, and Mr J. Young was master of ceremonies. The ladies provided supper. SHEFFIELD The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Malvern Lodge, No. 6247, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held in the Oddfellows' Chambers The N.G., Bro, James McLay, presided. A visit was paid to the lodge by the Christchurch Ritual Instructions Committee, who complimented the work of the members. Sick pay, £lO, and other accounts, £1 3s Bd, were passed for payment. BURNHAM Mrs J. W. Lill presided at the monthly meeting of the Burnham Women's Institute w The roll call "My Birthplace" was well responded to. The community quilt was displayed and was much admired. It was decided, by vote, to forward the quilt to the Nurse Maude District Nursing Association. Mrs A. D. Thompson (Courtenay) gave a demonstration on cake icing_. Competitions 'resulted:—, Three varieties of biscuits: Mrs W. j Popple 1, Miss L. Williams 2, and Mrs Wilson 3. Article made from a 251b flour bag, Mrs A. Scott 1, Mrs J. W. Lill 2, and Mrs J. Williams 3. The judges were Mesdames Davis and Lane (Halkett). During the social halfhour an amusing competition was won by Miss Wright. A sales table was in charge of Mrs D. Nicol. Hostesses were Mesdames E. Coleman, J. Williama, Hooper, and Miss N. Popple.

AKAROA Miss Audrey Haley, Gough's Bay, Akaroa, is visiting Miss Nancy Watts, InvercargilL «,„,__ Mr and Mrs E. Longden,. "lUracornbe," Akaroa, have been paying a short visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs C. A. Clark and their two sons, who have been living at Akaroa for the last five years, will leave to reside in Christchurch. Mr Clark was a keen member of the bowling club, acting as honorary secretary for some time, while Mrs Clark has also taken a keen interest in all local affairs. Their departure is much regretted. . ' . , Mr and Mrs Leo Morrison, Pauri Bank, Darficld, who have been visiting relatives at Akaroa, have returned to their home, accompanied by Mrs Morrison's brother, Mr J. G. Le Lievre, Akaroa. Miss Myrtle Le Lievre, "Ounako," Akaroa, was hostess at a progressive bridge party in honour of her cousin, }virs Leo Morrison, Pauri Bank, Darricld, who was visiting her mother, Mrs M. J. Le Lievre. Mesdames A. G. Shuttleworth and Leo Morrison were the winners of bridge.