NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21639, 25 November 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA ALTERATION TO RAILWAY TIME-TABLE To speed up the railway service between Cteistchurch and Cuiverden the railway authorities have arranged that on and after December 3 the Christ-churcb-Culverden train, which at present leaves Rangiora at 10.28 a.m., will depart at 8.43 a,m. Personal Mr W, A. Thornton, who has been on the clerical staff oi the Rangiora branch of the New.Zealand Railways for the last nine years, has been.trans* ferred to the Qhristchurch branch. Mr J, L. Norton, oi Christchurch, w ni take Mr Thornton's place at Rangiora, Miss D. Sheat, Dominion organising secretary of the Methodist young women's Bitale classes, who was to fcave conducted special Bible class sjer/ vices at the Rangiora Methodist Church yesterday, was unable to visit Rangi°rMr R. a Duff, a son of Mr Oliver Duff, of Rangiora. who has been appointed to a position in the New Zealand Government Administration Be* partment at Samoa, will leave to-day for Wellington to connect with the Maui Fomare for Apia. Church. Fwafle of Lodge Members Themembers of the Loyal Rangiora Lodge, M,y.. J.Q.Q.F,. and from other lodges in the district,Jheld a church parade to the. John Knox Presbyterian Church last evening- The preacher waa the Rev, J. A. ?. Watson, Special Young People's Services Special young people's cervices were held by the Rangiora Salvation Army yesterday, Adjutant C, Elford, of Christchurch, being the preacher, Appropriate singing, led by the young people, was a feature of the gather* the morning an enrolment service waa held, three junior soldiers being initiated. Rangiora officers were commissioned at the gathering in the evening, which was marked by special ceremonial features. Sister I. Geddes, who has been acting young, people's sergeant-major, was. installed permanently to that office as well as to the positions ef life* saving guard leader and organist. She was presented with a 20-year service medal. Other officers to receive recognition were: Rro. Basd Jeffery (QojOur-sergeant), Sister V. Frewm (record sergeant), Sister M. Baker finance sergeant). Daphne Dench (primary leader), Jean Duffell (cradleThis evening the young people will be entertained at a high tea which will be followed by a musical programme.

OXFORD The annual meeting of the Oxford bjranch Of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Coronation Hall, After the devotions a sacred solo wag given by' Mrs J. WhyteA resolution was Passed expressing sympathy with Mrs*>. Gainsford to her bereavement, and with Mrs «< Osborne in her illness. ... c nt The balance-sheet was adopted, satisfactory reports were given by the secretary and superintendents. Interest in the meetings had been well maintained. Six new members(had joined, and several successful meetings had been held in outlying districts. There were 80 names pn cradle roll, 2* havinOeen added this year. Band ofrHope members numbered 44, and : members .18, were 20 subscribers 5 to "White Ribbon«' and seven free copies had been distributed. ".The following were elected: PfesidenVMs\ W, Comyns; ■ stffitew. Miss N* Waterman; treasurer, Mrs C. TXTOtt; viee'PresidentS, Mesdames G. Ryde"ft Bewke, Dewe, and A, Jones; evangeljatic superintendent. Mrs C. |TO^,R:% i cradle roll, Mrs Lowe; "%" branch, Mrs R, W. Comyns; backWbcks, Mrs G- Ryde; legal and parliamentary and press reWer7%iss Cayerhill;: flower mission, Mrs S; Magtath; home.:meetings,JMesdwnesF.rßaxter, Sqmre, and Walsh, itwas decided to postpone the appomtlenfof the Band of Hope supermlendent tui the hew year. "■ . *WTw decided x that the Wj»W«* should confer with the president of meTno license committee inmaking arrangements for polling on the licensing issue,

SOUTHBROOK At the Coronation Hall on Saturday night the Southbrook Hockey Club held another soeial—the final one of the club's series. Mr F. Martyn was master of ceremonies. G. Holland s orchestra played the music, and Mr J. Rigby played extras. The Monte Carlo walw was won by Miss M. Mcintosh and Mr R, Mcintosh. The prizes for the euchre tournament, which was again well patronised, were won by Mesdames L, Martyn and L. Fahey, and Messrs W. Cain and W. Watson. LINCOLN The annual meeting of the U ,*£ CC 2 IJ Swimming Club was held in the Techr nical School building recently. Mr C. E, Howell presided over a small attendance. , , A motion of sympathy was passed with the widow and relatives -of •Mr L. F. Thomson, a former secretary. The balance-sheet showed a cash balance in hand of £l7 6s Bd. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mr C, S. Howell; vice-pre-sidents, Mrs T. C. Foster, Messrs A. Orchard, M. J. Scott, J. Henry, W. Hopley, L. E. Smart, J. W. Calder, J. W, Stewart, J. Doherty, Dr. W. A. Johnston; secretary, Mr W. Jordan; committee, Misses N, Peryman, A. Hop. ley, M. GiUett, JS. Ford, and J. Rus■sell Messrs Cf. Dew, H. Knight, A. KnCght, G. Giliatt, T. Keart, T. Russell, and T. Medlin; handicapper, Mr C. Mills. The subscription was fixed at the same rate as last year, and the openins day was arranged for-December 14. Messrs C. E. Howell and W. Jordan were appointed trustees of the savings bank account, and it wasi decided to pay half the subscriptions (£2 8s 9d) to the Lincoln School. Committee.

ElecUoa Address Mr H. S, S. Kyle, addressed a meeting of electors in the Lincoln Public Hall, with Dr. F. W. Hilgendorf presiding- over a large attendance, The candidate received an attentive hearing, and at the conclusion of the address several questions were answered; A motion of thanks and confidence was carried on the motion of Mr I. Lancaster. BURWOOD -ThV lortaigatty «uchre. parte' in «0d M- the school •funds jww >«fla. in the Surweod School on Saturday eventog,- #£«. KouJe jurt. M? H. Rotwe was in charge, • There was a gooa attendance at the eomrflunity singing and dance held in aid o* thr school Sands, WCr|* 6 y.J? , *lr' rkon iwas aongjleader and Mrs W,-l; WpA »fi«ed ,(%, mwrto jtaUM community singing and danqe/ MrR. „e,. yinceat jwas: master of ceremoni.es ?]

tITTLE RWW Tfee general meeting «f;th© 20*1 Waiwera Lodge was held in the lodge rooms, Sro. A, Shadbolt presiding over 38 members. Also present were Bro. S. Le Compte, F.G.M., and Bro. Williams, D.F.G.M., of the'Lyttelton district, 8r05... Winter, Laoigford. Roberts (2), Hewinson, of Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge, and Sister Taylor, of Sister Pearce Lodge,, Aocgunts amounting to £32 Ss were passed for payment. The election of officers resulted:— Noble Grand, N.G. Bro. R. Barclay; Vice Grand, V.G. Sro. I* J, Htpnphries; elective secretary, Sister M. Mould; social committee, Bros. M. C. Barclay, G. B, Rout. R. Barclay, C. Bryant, J, D. McQueen, F. Adams, L. Brletm'eyeri minor degree masters, Bros. M.- Barclay, J, Patterson, A, Shadbolt. E. H- Lee: conductors, Bros, G, Humphries and L, Brietmeyer; sick visitors, Bros. C. Le Compte, J. D. McQueen, H. Roadie, J. Patterson; audi" tors, Bros, T. G, Lee and Q, Humphries; warden, Bro. C Bryant; guardian, Pro. ». Radford; R.S.N.G., Bro. J, Hunt; L.S.N.G., Bro. T.' Stuart Bro, Williams • installed the newlyelected -officers, Sister Taylor and Bro. Roberts were conduetprs. The Bro. Laqgferd trophy for the member introducing most members was won by Bro. J. D. McQueen, who returned the cup to the lodge, After lodge a social evening was held. Songs were contributed by Bros. F. Adams, F. Louden, and M, Karetai. An accordion goto was given by Bro. A, Reed. Personal Miss Rees, Gisborne. i? the guest of Mr and Mrs C. Craddeek, Western Valley, Little River. Mr and Mrs W. parsons, Rangiora, and Mr and Mrs H. Burgin, Swanna. noa, were the guests of Mr and Mrs C. Craddock for the Puvauchelle Show. Women's Institute The monthly meeting of the Little River Women's Institute was held recently, in the Masonic Hall. Mrs Dickson, vice-president, presided in, the absence of- Miss Mould- Thirty-two members were present. It was decided that the institute enter the competition of "Pioneer Tales" for the Robert Young Cup, A sub-committee of Mesdames Birdling, Withers, and Bulman was appointed to deal with the matter. Mrs J. Lewthwaite gave am interest* ing demonstration in egg-shell work and judged competitions, which resulted;— Christmas gift, Mrs Church 1, Miss McQueen 3, Miss. Melva Webster 3. Special rose bloom, Mrs MacPherson j, Mrs Trail 2, Mrs Bulman 8, Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Radford. Keenap, Lewthwaite, and Misses N. Brankin and B, Rennison..

SHEFFIELD The final meeting of the Sheffield Girls' Club for the 1935 session was marked, by an enjoyable party given by Mrs Ross McDonald, who entertained club members, their mothers, and friends at her home. Several outdoor games wepe played in the beautiful grounds, the winner of the croquet competition being Miss Betty Adams. Other competitions were won by Mrs H. Taylor and Miss N. Amyes (equal) and Mrs M. Maunsel!. Musical items were given by Mrs K, Taylor end Miss Betty Ronnie (vocal duet). Miss Mary Bard (piano solo), and Miss Betty Adams (song). At the conclusion of the afternoon, the president, Miss Rennie, thanked all those who had helped during the year, and especially the women who had given their homes * or the club meetings. ' " Mesdames A. W., Adams, S. Stephens, J. Rennie, and I*. Melrose were presented with bouquets in appreciation of their support. Mrs Ross McDonald was. presented with an orange crystal vase. Among those present were- Mesdames Ross McDonald, Bailey ~ (North Islahd), J. Rennie, JS, Stephens, H. Tajlor, H. Q. Judd,'G. Mer%J. Curtis, and M. Maunseil, Misses Cooper (2), B. Renhie, J. Searle, N. Bruere, T. Colvbv I. tone*. M, Bard, C. Newman, K, Fagan, t Crawford, Wilson, L. Walters, L. White, B.'Adams, Duncan (2), and T. Searle.

ARANUI TJbe prize-winners at the weekly euchre party held, in, the Aranu} HaH in aid of the, hall funds were Mes-j dames Boyd, Davenport, L. frost, and Mr pavenport. The weekly euchre party in aid of the Arenui School funds was held on Saturday. The prize-winners were Mesdames PounsfOrd and L. Frost and Messrs J. T. Dickie and A. Rowland. ARTHUR'S PASS Exceptional weather was experienced in Arthur's Pass on Friday. A light frost overnight was followed by a very hot day, the temperature in the shade being 76 degrees. The air was 25 per cent, drier than for the last three years according to hygrometer readings, and any loose paper, even in the shade, curled up. Tne sky was cloudless, and bathing was enjoyed by several women. ■. Social Evening At a social held at Arthur's Pass recently, the card winners for the evening were Mrs Knight (Otira) and Mr Leopold, and the highest aggregate scores for the season were returned by Mrs Burnside (118) and Mrs Knight (B5) for the women, Messrs Sherlock and Watson tying for the men's prize with scores of 121. The evening finished with dancing.