NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21534, 25 July 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA BOROUGH ESTIMATES The estimates of the Rangiora Borough Council for the ensuing year show that as a result of the revalution of the borough carried ouc a few months ago the revenue will be reduced by about £3OO. , The valuation of the borough before the re-valuation was £144,675 and it is now £128,000. To offset this deficiency the council, at a special meeting last week to consider the draft estimates and strike a rate, agreed to increase the rates slightly from 10 3/20 d in the £ to 10;Jd in the £. The total amount expected from rates this year is £5278, compared with £5594 last year. The amount anticipated from the various rates this year are as follows (last year's figures being given in parenthesis):—General, £2394 (£2563): hospital, £532 (£542); sewerage, £1344 (£1494); water, £IOOB (£995). From other sources of revenue it is hoped to obtain £3089. The sources are as follows (last year's being given in parenthesis):—Town Hall, £945 (£755); licenses, £661 (£467); rents, £6lO (£648); fees and permits, £147 (£152); library, £ll9 (£124); miscellaneous, £530 (£529); sundry sales, £76 (£109). Estimated expenditure this year is £4522 compared with last year's estimate of £4799 (actual amount expended £4282). The summary is as J follows (last year's totals being given in ; parenthesis):—Works, £1147 (£1215); administration, £1147 (£983); sundry accounts, £649 (£608); miscellaneous, £413 (£374); reserves, £2OO r£2o2); Fire Brigade, £206 (£225); library, £197 (£198); grants, £SO (£50); baths. £4O (£35); library reading room, £SO (£50); interest out of rates, £149 (£149); waterworks out of rates, £125 (£120); sinking fund out of rates, £62 (£62). Methodist Flower Show A proposal to rescind a previous motion that the date of the Methodist flower show this year be September 24, was discussed at a meeting of the flower show committee, and it was decided finally to leave the date of the effort as at present. Mr W. A. Rowse presided. The holding of a luncheon iri conjunction with the show was left to the Methodist Ladies' Guild.

Salvation Army Fair

The Host: Fair conducted by the Rangiora Salvation Army concluded yesterday. Last evsning the Oxford Salvation Army Band jjave a programme of selections, which helped to hold the interest. Basketball The draw for the North Canterbury Basketball Association's competitions on Saturday is as follows;—Ohoka A v. Ohoka B, Fernside v. Oxford. Rangiora B v. Woodend, Cust v. Waikuku, Loburn v. Sefton, Horrelville v. Rangiora A, Ashley v. Ciarkville. Farm Lands Koll Objections to the urban farm lands roll v/ill be received by the Ranrjiora Borough Council up till the end of this month, according to a statement made by the town clerk (Mr J. M. Fraser) to a meeting of the council last evening. Mr Fraser stated that the council would have to consider any objections. None had so' far been received. but it was likely that there would be some. The clerk said that ff there were many objections it would oe very difficult to arrive at an equitable basis to work upon. He suggested that a flat rate of reduction be drav/n up. It was decided to request the borough solicitor to meet the council and interpret the act. Town Clock To discuss the erection of a suitable town clock to take the place of the present clock, which v/ill be dismantled when the old post office building is demolished, the Rangiora Borough Council last evening decided to call a public meeting on August 6. Borougrh Council The Rangiora Borough Council met last evening. The Mayor (Mr W A Itowse) presided, and there were also present Cr3. J. A. Ivorv, W. Whitworth, C. S. Ayers, C. W. Tyler, W C Prosser, W. T. N. Keir, F. E. Martyn, H. R. Taylor, F. G. Ager. T - Minister for Internal Affairs wrote drawing the attention of the council to the f.-.ct that Arbor Day this year had been fixed for August 7. The letter was received, and it was stated that the works committee had a scheme in hand to celebrate Arbor Dn,v this year. The Minister for Employment wrote stating that the Unemployment Board was anxious to secure the views of employment authorities as to the value of local or national assets which thev had been able to create with relief labour under Scheme No. 5 since its beginning. It was left to the Mayor and town cleric (Mr J. M. Fraser) to send a suitable reply. The Transport Department wrote stating that a further test on the brakes and lights of motor-vehicles would be made throughout the Dominion as from August 1. It was stated that the improvement which had resulted from the last test was now not so noticeable. The letter was received It was reported that 5000 macrocarpa and pine trees had been received from the Forestry Department.' The planting of council's riverbed reserve and Ma;' i Andrew Park with trees was the r.- iject of a number oi recommendations from the works committee. Cr Martyn said that the planting would take about three weeks. The recommendations were adonted, expenditure being limited to £IOO. It was also decided to pay the foreman at the Tate of 13s 6d a day. It was agreed to erect a barbed wire protection at the west corner of Dudley Park to stop tr -passers. It was recommended that tenders be called for electric materials estimated to cost £674. and also that a dozen water meters be fixed to ascertain statistics of water supply. The report of the electrical engineer (Mr H, H. Matthews) stated that there had been three new connexion-? ; made during the monfti. For the month | of June, 54.450 units were recorded comh pared with (13,390 units for the same month last year. The figures for the ended June were 179.550 and 162,200 units respectively. The decrease In the units was largely due to the failure of the bulk supply from the evening of June 9 to June 11 because of the snowstorm. A ot! 2,850,580 gallons of water 113(3 been pumped tiring June compared with 2,741,700 gallons during J' Jn e of last year. There was now 12 feet 3 inches of water in the well. During the next six months a num- ■ , J* 0 ieet po!es and cross-arms j would be required, costing about £177 ond also a Quantity of cable estimated : to cost £2lB Bs. The librarian (Mis 3 P. Jennings) re- i ported that the adult membership wa3 ! Accounts amounting to £1254 43 4rl ! were passed for payment. i

MEDBUEY A successful tennis dance was held in the Medbury Public Hall recently. During the evening Mr C. F. Eamshaw (club captain) pftsented silver buttons to Mrs G. Topp and Mr R. Dalzell. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss G. Dalzell and Mr T. Ginders. A prize lor the first couple on the floor was won by Miss U. Brooker and Mr F. J. Rydings (Hawarden). Mr R. Honeybone was master of ceremonies. Music was played by Mrs Ginders and Mr K. Brooker, with extras by Mr E. Barrett and' Mr McClaren. THE PEAKS The fortnightly euchre party and 1 dance was held in the hall. Miss K. ■ Munro and Mr A. Alexander won the prizes. Consolation prizes were won by Miss P. Manning and Mr J. McHugh. Music for the dance was played by Mrs H. E. Fincham and Mr R. Manning was master of ceremonies. WAIKARI A meeting representative of all sports bodies and many other organisations in the Hawarden and Waikari districts was held in the Waikari Hall to consider the holding of a complimentary social to Mr and Mrs T. Hampson, who are leaving Waikari shortly after a residence of more than 12 years. The organisations represented included the Hurunui Turf Club, Waikari Collie Club, Hawarden Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Hawarden-Waikari Returned Soldiers' Association, United Football Club, Waikari Cricket Club, Hawarden Golf Club, and the Waikari Miniature, Rifle Club, to all of which Mr Hampson has been a keen supporter. It was resolved that a social should be held in the Waikari Hall on July 31, and Mesdames H. Saun ercock, S. Boon, W. Honeybone, W. Traill, and J. W. Earl were appointed a ladies' committee. Red Cross Society Mrs B. L. Blunden presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Waikari branch of the Red Cross Society, held in the council chambers. There was an excellent response to the appeal for articles for the bring-and-buy stall held in conjunction with the meeting, and approximately £4 was raised. Five parcels of clothing and boots were packed for dispatch to the Christchurch depot. In response to on appeal from the local sub-branch of the Returned Soliders' Association, a parcel was also made up for a case of distress in the Hawarden district. Mesdames Blunden, H. Saundercock, and J Robertson were in charge of the sales stall, and Mrs S. L. Boon and Mrs R. Tucker were in charge of the afternoon tea. Workers' Educational Association The fortnightly session of the Workers' Educational Association class was held in the vicarage, under the leadership of Mrs H. M. Cocks. The lecture notes, which were illustrated with representative gramophone records of German. French, and Italian operatic works, dealt with the growth and understanding of opera. Euchre Tournament A special card evening was held in aid of the funds of the Waikari Miniature Rifle Club. The prizes were won by Mrs Traill, sen., and Mrs D Darroch, and by Mr L. Rowe and Mr H. Palmer, who also won the special prize. CHEVIOT The monthly meeting of the Cheviot Band of Hope was held in the Presbyterian Hall. Mr G. Telfer presided. Mr R. Verey (Christchurch) gave item, 1 -', assisted by Miss N. Frasc-r and Mr T. An address was given by the Rev. G. Widdup. Others contributing items were Miss N. Eraser and Mr H. Fomison, Margaret Tull.v, Mr L. Hill, and Misses Nola England, Evelyn Moir, Nancy Renner, and Mr H. Pool. Parnassus Women's Institute The monthly meeting of the Parnassus Women's Institute was held. Mrs T. Wilkinson presided. Tha competition for the afternoon, something made from two skeins of wool, was won by Mrs J. Collard (child's knitted collar and cuff set). Mesdames T. Wilkinson and E. D. Milne (equal) 2. A demonstration of cutting out and tacking up a summer frock was uiven by Mrs T. Wilkinson. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs W. T. Rush and Miss Barber. CUST During the last few months instructional classes of wool sorting have I been held at Cust, organised by the Cust-West Eyreton branch of the New • Zealand Farmers' Union. The classes were extremely well attended, there being a roll number of 30. On the final instruction night a small presentation was made to Mr T. Morrow, the instructor, by Mr M. Spencer Bower, on behalf of those attending the class. Mr Bower referred to the very thorough manner in which the instructor had carried on his duties. In reply Mr Morrow expressed pleasure at the interest displayed by the pupils and hoped they would benefit by the instruction. Social Evening: The fortnightly card evening was organised by the school committee, in aid of school funds, in the Oddfellows' Hall. Winners of the cards were Mrs Feather, Mrs Overend, Mr F, I'eele, and Mr Overend. Music for the dancing was played by Mrs A. Wayland. Mr Ryde was master of i ceremonies.

SEPTON A meeting of the Kowai Reserve lund Committee was held in the Rink Hall to consider the disposal of the funds in the hands of the trustees. Mr F. H. Ford presided, and it was unanimously decided to give £5 each to the Cricket. Tennis, and Football Clubs, and the balance of the fund, amounting to about £26, would be given towards the purchase of the Sefton Rink Hall. The committee that is undertaking the canvass of the residents of the Sefton district on behalf of the fund to purchase the Sefton Rink Hall met the directors of the Sefton Rink Hall Company. Mr J. R. Cameron, on bethe comrr >ittee, reported that .L 242 had been promised towards the purchase price of £250. It was decided that a further meeting to arrange the detail of the transfer would be neld next Monday evening before a public meeting of residents, when the election of a public committee and officers responsible for the hall would be held, BROOKSIDE The Brookside Women's Institute ! held the monthly meeting, Mrs F. S. Candy presiding. Mrs H. J. Hight gave an interesting talk and demonstratum on first-aid. A competition, judged by popular vote, for the prettiest apron made from a 501b flour ivr°' Y3 S iY on k y rs J- Bowden. with m.:s w. b. Cunningham second and Mrs A. Cndge third. Mrs Hight won nie flower competition with Mrs J. Brooks and Mrs Cunningham equal second, and Mrs Stevens third. Other competitions were won by Mrs Taylor and Mrs F. S. Candy. Mandolin solos were played by Dawn Hight and June Saunders. In response to an appeal from the Red Cross Society Christchurch, a good collection of clothing and groceries was handed in for distribution. The hostesses were Mrs Taylor, Mr 3 Stevens, and Miss Hall. The girls of the Brookside school have just completed 14 knitted garments, which have been sent to Miss M. G. Havelaar for the relief of dis- j tress in Christchurch. '

LAKESIDE Proposals for tree-planting on the Lakeside Domain, made at a meeting of residents last week, were discussed with members of the Domain Board on the reserve this week, when an inspection was made to indicate what the residents had in mind. The residents also wished to know what the board proposed to do in the matter of planting this season. It was found that a good clearance of gorse had been made. No doubt was expressed about the land being suitable i'or growing trees, for other areas of a similar nature had been planted with good results. A satisfactory arrangement was entered into for planting and for fencing to protect the trees. LITTLE RIVER The fortnightly flag 500 party, nan under the auspices of members of St. John's Church, Little River, was held in the Town Hall. The winners for the cards were Messrs B. Stevens, J. Roberts, and J. Stevens. Music for the dancing was played by Mr B. Stuart, and Mr J. Faley was in charge of the cards. SOUTHBRIDGE Excellent headway is being made with the building of the new St. James* Anglican Church at Southbridge. At present the roofing slates are being fitted and the floor laid. The building

is in brick. It is intended to hold the consecration service next month on the seventieth anniversary of the consecration of the former church, which was destroyed by fire about 18 months ago. Farming Instruction Much valuable information of a practical character is being gathered by the farm course boys of the District High School by frequent visits to different farms in the district. The cooperation of farmers with the school staff is greatly appreciated. The latest visit was to the "Altonbrook" estate, where Messrs D. K. and R. Lochhead save demonstrations on Clydesdales and light harness horses. Horse ailments and feeding were also discussed. On behalf of the boys, Charles Smith thanked Messrs Lochhead brothers for the demonstrations. HALSWELL A social evening was held in the small room of the hall by the parishioners of St. Mary's Church, with the Rev. E. C Atkinson, vicar, presiding. Songs were sung by Miss W. Barrett, Mr Smith, and Mr T. Noble; community singing was held under the leadership of Mr Brandon; and a piano accordion solo was played by Mr Kiddy. Musical items were played by the Halswell mouth-orgaii band. Recitations were given by Miss P. Gallagher, Miss Copping, and Mr R. Gardiner, sen. Supper was served by lady members of the guild. After supper a dance was held. Mr W. Roselor played the music, Mr Brandon being master of ceremonies.

A card party and dance were held under the supervision of the Halswell Sports (Boxing Club) Committee. Competitions in the card room jvere wort by Mrs H. Sparkes and Mrs H. Hayes. Mr H. Kolkman, and Mr Watson. In the dance hall a waltzing competition was won by Miss M. Hayes and Mr F. Woods, Mr and Mrs Wilkin being second. Mr and Miss MeNemara won the lucky-spot competition, and the first couple on the floor was won by Mr ana Miss Woods. Music for the dance was played by Mr F. Smith's orchestra. Messrs N. Gardiner, F. R. Wilhelm, and H. Hayes were the masters of ceremonies.

DUNSANDEL Mr and Mrs H. Wright Johnson entertained many friends at the Dunsandel Town Hall to mark the twenty-first birthday of their eldest son, Leslie. Dance music was played by the Erica Orchestra, and Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss A. Forster and Mr E. Wright, and Miss Joan Newlove and Mr Alan Wright. Messrs C. W. Johnson and W. V. Chattertcn were masters of ceremonies. The winners of a competition were Miss Edna Mawson and Mr K. W. Macpherson. After supper several toasts were honoured, including the health of the guest of the evening, who was presented with a leather suitcase and shaving outfit by Mr J. H. Skinner, on behalf of friends. He also received a number of useful articles from others present. Songs were sung by Mrs F. N. Kerr and Miss Myrtle Wraight, and Mr A. J. Sheat gave recitations. ROLLESTON The fortnighiiy dance held in the Rolleston Memorial Hall was in aidj of the hall funds. The statue dance competition was won by Miss Brand (Christchurch) and Mr Dodge (Lincoln). During the evening songs vere sung by Mr Mills (Lincoln). The music for the dance was played by Mr Fitzgibbon and Mr Stewart. Mr TBaird was master of ceremonies. HORNBY Hie fortnightly euchre tournament of the Hornby School Committee was held in the Islington Hall. Prizes were won by Mrs R. Woodham and Mr G. Windle.

A friendly match was played by the Riccarton and Hornby basketball teams at the Riccarton School, Hornby winning by six goals to two. A meeting of delegates from the various Friendly Society lodges was held in the Orange Hall. Mr R. J. Roberts was elected chairman, and Miss E. Falkiner secretary. It was decided to hold a benefit dance on August 3 in the Orange Hall in aid of distressed members. Women's Institute The monthly meeting of the HornbyIslington Women's Institute was held in the parish hall, Hornby. Mrs Hepburn presided. On behalf of members, Mrs J. Rowe wished a happy time to Mrs Richardson, who is leaving for Auckland as Hornby-Islington delegate to the institute's annual conference. Competitions resulted:—. Coathanger, Mrs Lawson 1, Mrs Hepburn 2; hot wqter bag cover, Mrs Davies, sen., 1, Mrs Lawson 2; shortbread, Mrs D. Mackie 1, Mrs Wellsmore 2. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Morris. Rugg, Stevenson, and Jellie. Missionary Union The monthly meeting of the' Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union was held in the vestry of St. David's Church. Mrs J. Tennent presided. A missionary letter from Sister Jessie was read, telling of the work among j the Maori people. A letter on Indian mission work by Mrs Henderson was read by the president. i CATARRH SUFFERERS. Nose choked up. Frontal Headaches clots of discharge running from nose into back of throat, glasslness of eyes taste gone, bad breath, head noises, sneezing, burning sensation at back of W havener's ANTICATARRH IS & One month's treatment or Tavener. Chemist, 183 Lower High 3s 6d (posted 4s 6d). Sold everywhere! street, £ —3