NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21644, 30 November 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA MEAT ISSUE TO THE UNEMPLOYED Including yesterday, which was the lafit day of distribution, no less than 16 tons of mutton, represented by 718 sheep carcases, had been distributed weekly to registered eligible unemployed of the Rangiora district, since June 12. Th 6 issuing Of the meat was instituted by the Rangiora relief ol distress committee several winters ago to assist in providing the men and their families with a little extra food during the coldest part of the year. The charge made to the relief workers was a nOtninaL one, being about Id per lb, purely to help to pay for the cost of the carcases. This amount did not actually pay for the supply, but the balance was met by the#Unemployment Board, which made a subsidy available for the purpose. It was the intention to stop the issue early in October, but after numerous reouests from the workers, the committee managed to obtain enough additional carcases to extend the supply until yesterday. When the distribution -first began thiß year. 22 carcases weekly were sufficient to meet the demand, but latterly 28 and 29 SheeD were necessary to fulfil requirements, and yesterday 33 carcases were cut up. Between 169 and 174 men have participated each week in the distribution. „ „ ~J The secretary (Mr H. M. Chappell) of the Rangiora Unemployment Committee, who superintended the issue, said yesterday that practically no complaints about the quality of the mutton had been received during the whole ot the period and a number of the men had expressed their regret that the issue was to stop. Unemployment Figures Five fewer men of the Rangiora district will be working on the Ashley river protective works next week, under the Unemployment Board's relief schemes. However, there will be a slight increase in the number receiving sustenance. Those on the No. 5 scheme will remain the same in number as for this week. Taking a comparison of the total number of men to be employed next week with those Who received relief this week, there is a variation of only four which reduces next week's total. The figures for next week are as follows (those for this week being given in parenthesis): —Sustenance 50 (48): No. 5 scheme, 36 (36); Ashley river works, 150 (156); fireblight inspection, 4 (4). 0 ■- WAIAU . A "bring and buy" and sale of work in aid of the All Saints' Church funds Was held in the Waiau library hall on November 27, the net profit to the church fund being £3B 15s 6d. The following were the stallholders and proceeds of the stalls:— Books, Mrs GOrton and Mrs A. McRae, £4 10s 4d; cakes, Miss Beaven, £1 16s 6d; sweets, Miss A. Atkinson, £4 10s; afternoon tea, Mrs Heard and Mrs Creed, £3 0s lid; inside produce, Mrs Mander and Mrs J. K. Forbes, £2 15s 6d; outside produce, Mr Bowron, £2; competitions, £1 8s 6d; talents' stall, £l4 13s 3d. Prizes were w on as follows: Pair of love birds and cage, Mrs Sharpe, £1 13s; Jive pig, Mrs F. C. Cole, £1 lis; dressed doll, Mrs F. Ci Cole, £ 1 5s 6d. The Torch Club also held a stall, which augmented its funds by approximately £l2 10s. Visit of Bishop Bishop Hilllard, of Nelson, has been the guest of the Rev. F. J. and Mrs Daynes at the Vicarage, Rotherham, and preached at an evening service held in the All Saints' Church, Waiau, on Thursday. There was a good attendance, the service being fully choral. Miss Idith Powis played the organ. Ladies' Guild A meeting of the Waiau Presbyterian Ladies' Guild was held recently at the home of Mrs F. McKie. This Was the last meeting for the year and took the form of a social afternoon. A display was made of rare and interesting articles brought by those present. Included in the display were very old Paisley shawls, a hand-made christening robe and bonnets, jewellery, China, a doll, photographs, Egyptian fancy work and jewellery, French ivory ornaments, Indian brassware, a beaded bag, and a Maori comb. Competitions were played, the winners being: Flower wedding, Mrs W. L. Martin} sketch guessing, Mrs C. F. Cone. ROTHERHAM A successful "bring and buy" sale, organised by the Rotherham Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, was held in the School grounds recently. Those in charge of the stalls were:— Work Stall, Mrs Batchelor and Miss J. Montgomery; produce, cake, ahd sweets, Mrs A. Robinson, Miss H. Matthews, and Miss A. Harland; icecream, Misses F. and M. Wallace, afternoon tea, Mrs M. Anderson, Mrs F. Hand, Mrs J. Clark, and Miss V. Jelfs. The nail-driving competition was Won by Mr J. Topp (men), Mrs W. Cookeley (women). The prize for the croquet scallywag was given by Miss A. Harland and won by Miss M. Mcintosh, while Mrs Montgomery gave the prize for the clock golf, which was won by Joan Boag. A guessing competition for an iced Christmas cake was Won by Miss A. Topp and Mr W. Hampton, sen.* The financial proceeds from the afternoon proved very satisfactory. CHEVIOT The second road cycle race held under the auspices of the Cheviot Sports Club will take place this evening. The race has drawn a field of 10 riders, and keen interest is being shown ift the contest, which will be from the township to Spotswood by way of the lime kiln, returning by way of the Phoebe road and finishing in the township. The club has arranged a boys' cycle race over a course of approximately six miles, which will be run during the interval. The evening's programme will be brought to a close with a "wheelbarrow derby." SOUTHJBROOK On Thursday afternoon, about 25 members of the Southbrook-Fiaxton branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union paid a Visit to the Kaiapoi Woollen Mills. They Were conducted over the mills by members Of the staff, whose courtesy made the afternoon both interesting and profitable. At a recent meeting of the Southbridge Hall Committee, arrangements were made for a series of socials to assist the funds. The first social will be held to-night. COALGATE Those preseftt at the last of a series of box meetings for this year, held in Coalgate pavilion during the week by the Association for Country Education jrne ' Mfesdames Aylw&rd, TiUey, W. Gal Well, ft. Charles, P. Prestidge, J. McGaughan, Cronin, and C. Green. Th 6 OOfttfehtß ©f the box Were Christmas gifts, from Which some Very useful iaeas were gained. Afternoon tea concluded the meeting. L

iEITHFIELD The annual meeting of the Leithfield School Swimming and Life-Sav-ing Club was held recently. In the absence of Mr G. A. McLean, the chair wis taken by Mr Palmer. The following officers were elected: Mr G. A. McLean, chairman, Mr J. W. Saricfl treasurer, Mr C. H. Trail, hon. secretary, Mr F. Trail, caretaker. Social Club A meeting of the Leithfield Social Club waa held with Mr J. S. Ru&sell presiding. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £l2, which will be divided equally among library, swimming club, and school funds. OXFORD A surprise party from JCiri Kiri recently visited the home of Mr and Mrs W. Ross, who have been recently A" pleasant time was .spent with competitions, musical items, and cards, and later a small presentation was made to Mr and Mrs Ross, Those present included Mesdames Ross, D« J. Hawke, P. H. Pickering, T. J. Smith, J Wornall, E. Lassen, H. Gilchrist, E. McGrath, W. Barrett A. Cederman J. Budge, and Misses Urquhart, Parkhurst, M. Hawke, E. and M. Bitmead. Patronal Festival The patronal festival of St. Andrew's Church began recently, when there was a large number of communicants at the church, among whom were most of the newly-confirmed members of the church. The vicar (the Rev. H. F. Ault) gave addresses on the Holy Communion service. Tomorrow there will be a festival choral the festival Will be concluded with the annual rose show and concert in the Oxford Town Hall. Oxford Pictures -Are You a Mason?", starring Sonny Hale and J. Robertson Hare, which will be shown at the Oxford Pictures, is said to be one of the funniest films ever to have been produced in an English studio. The plot is delightfully humorous, and the acting abilities of the two leading players .are well suited to make the most of it. HORNBY The Hornby branch of the Mothers' Union met on Thursday afternoon at the parish hall, when Mrs H. Jones presided. The Prebbleton and Templeton members were the guests for the afternoon. Mrs W. J. Hands (Avonside) gave an interesting address on Fiji. Afternoon tea was served, and the competition was won by Mrs H. ' Prebble (Prebbleton). TEMPLETON Mr and Mrs F. H. C. Martin and Miss L. Martin, Black's road, Opoho, Dunedin, who have been the guests , of Mr and Mrs F. J. Musgrove, "Sunnycroft," Templeton, have returned home accompanied by Mrs Musgrove. PREBBLETON A well-attended social was held on Thursday evening at Prebbleton Town Hall, under the auspices of the Methodist Church Trust. All the items contributed were well received. The following cave, items:—Roy and Melville Stui'l'ock (Christchurch), sword dance and Highland fling; Bery Bei'yman, violin solos; Murray Leslie and Miss Margaret Leslie (Christchurch), recitations; Mr Douglas Suckling (Tai Tapu) and Mrs Leslie (Christchurch), songs; Miss Edna Odell (Christchurch), sketches in character. A competition was planned by Mr Henry Chesmar, of Prebbleton, for which there were several prizes. Mr P. Thornton submitted a brief report, which announced the celebration of the church anniversary to-mor-row night, when the Rev. M. Ayrton would be the preacher. • Mrs Peryman, of Tai Tapu, accompanied the items on the piano. Supper was-- handed round by the women of the congregation. The Rev. M. Ayrton presided over the social. LAKESIDE A large and representative attendance at the annual social held by the Ellesmere Gun Club in the Lakeside Hall on Thursday evening indicated the increasing popularity of the gathering and the widespread interest in the club's activities. Several visitors from Christchurch were present, including Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P., patron of the club. Dancing was held to music played by Mr Fred. Smith's orchestra, Mr T. Gordon being master of ceremonies. Lucky-spot prizes went to Miss V. Stretz and Mr R. Kickerby, and Monte Carlo prizes to Mrs S. F. Barnett and Mr F. L. Graham. Before asking Mr Kyle to present the season's trophies, the president, Mr W. J. Patterson, commented upon the success of the season just concluded, and thanked the donors of trophies, the women and other supporters of the club. He also extended congratulations to Mr Kyle on his success at the elections on Wednesday. Mr Kyle acknowledged the congratulations and thanked the Riccarton electors present for their expression of confidence in him. He expressed pleasure at the continued prosperity enjoyed by the gun club, congratulated the winners of the various matches held during the season. Trophy winners were as follows: — South Island pigeon championship, E. A. Washbourne; best unplaced district shooter (Mr W. L. Donald's trophy), L. C. Lemon; club sparrow championship, W. J. L. Chambers; run-ner-up (Mr W. H. Winchester's trophy), T. Gordon; club clay championship, E. A. Washbourne; clay match (club trophy), W. J. L. Chambers; pigeon match (Sir R. Heaton trophy), E. A. Washbourne; pigeon match (Mr E. Burgess's trophy), W. H. Winchester; sparrow match (trophy given by the late Mr J. Connolly, M.P.), W. H. Winchester; sparrow match (Mr J. Campbell's trophy), W. J. Doyle; sparrow match (club trophy), D. L. McGregor; clay match, W. L. Donald 1, W. J. L. Chambers 2; sparrow match, gun below elbow (Mr W* Quigiey's trophy,) W. J. L. Chambers; Vale Shield teams' match, best score in Ellesmere teath (Mr E. A. Washbourne's trophy), G. M. Doyle; clay match (club trophy), T. Gordon; Teacher and Son's Cup (Messrs Cross and Sons), and club trophy, I. Mawson;. clay match (Mr W. H. Winchester's trophies), F. L, Graham 1, W. L. Donald 2. Ladies' day: Front markers' first prize (Mr J. Campbell's trophy), G. M. Doyle: second prize (Mr W. J. L. Chambers's trophy), J. F. Parkin; back-markers' first prize (club trophy), T. Gordon; Second prize (Mr J. trophy), E. A. Washbourne; Robert Patterson Memorial Cup, F. L. Graham; trophy for 1934 holder, W. J. L. Chambers. DARFIELD At a meeting of the Darfleld branch Of the New Zealand Farmers' Union held recently at Mr J. R. Cullea's home it was decided to hold a field day on December 13. The members of the Women's Division and the Young Farmers' Club Were invited to accompany members and their friends. The programme proposed is as fbllowS:—Assemble at Mr'J&mes Reid's home at 10.S0 a.m. and inspect his stud flock; leave at 11.30 and arrive at 11.45 a.m. at Mr James Deans' home, Homebush plantation; leave at 12,45 p.m. and arrive for 'lunch at Mr Knowlfes' property on the CoalgateSheffield Hill road, where hoi water will be provided; leave at 1.45 for Mr L. T. Wight's home at Annat, where a demonstration of potato machinery will be given. Afterwards the party will eali at Mr A. W. Adams' farm and arrive for afternoon tea at Mr W. J. Jenkins' at 3.45 p,m.; then t,o Mr W. W. Mulholland's for a farftt inspection at 5 p.m<_ '

LEESTON The weather was pleasant on Thursday for the annual garden party of the Leeston branch of the Mothers' Union, in aid of St. Anne's homes, held at "Meadowbank," the home of Mr and Mrs lan K. Buchanan, Ellesmere. Excellent arrangements had been made to ensure an enjoyable afternoon. ' Good use was made of the tennis court, croquet lawn, and miniature golf course, and the apparatus for nail driving and clothes peg qudits. Prizes were given by Mesdames Stephens, Woodard, Clausen, Buchanan, Coe, and Bongard. HOROHATA .The monthly meeting of the Hororata branch of the Plurtket Society was held in the parish room, with Mrs Gilbert Grigg presiding. Arrangements were made for the-'bring and buy" afternoon to be held at the home of Mr and Mrß G. Grigg, "Haldon Pastures," Hororata, oil the fourth Thursday in January, in aid of the Karltane Hospital, Christchufch. It was decided not to hold a meeting in December. School Picnic A public meeting convened by the Hororata School Committee was held in the school on Thursday evening to discuss the arrangements for the annual school picnic which would be held. It was decided, with Mr James Deans's permission, to hold the picnic and school' sports at "Homebush" on Thursday, December 12. Youiig Farmers' Club Mr T. Tizzard presided at a meeting of the Hororata Young Farmers' Club, which was held in the Hororata Hall. A discussion was held on the subject "Whether cocksfoot is a suitable grass for average Canterbury conditions." Eight members of the club visited Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, on Thursday, when a field day was held by the Canterbury Young Farmers' Club. Personal Mrs Kennedy, of Lower. Riccarton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs L. Derrett. DUNSANDIL The hours, of attendance at the Dunsandel telephone exchange have been extended to Sundays and holidays, beginning from December 1. The hours will bet-Sundays, 940 a.m. and 0-0 p.m.; holidays, 9-10 a.m. and 7*B p.m. . Rainfall Rainfall records at Dunsandel show a heavy fall over the last two months. The figures are: October, 2.64 inches; November, 4.87 Inches: The figures were .83 inches and .11 inches lor the same periods last year. Waggon fair The Dunsandel Methodist Ladies' Guild held a successful waggon fair In the, Duttfiahdel H&ll on Thursday. Mrs Chamberlain, the president, Welcomed all visitors and friends, and thanked them for their attendance. Items were given by the following:- | Piano duet, Mrs A. J. Sheat and Mise! E. Chamberlain; song, Mr A. Couch; choruses, the girld of,the church; song, Mr Jarman; song, Mr J. Robb and chorus; tableau In costume, "To & Miniature," Mlsb Bailiy and Mr Jargian; male quartets. Messrs tee, A. J. heat, A. Couch, w. Chatterton; song, Mr Fee; song, Mise Bailey; iong, Mrs Fee; duet, Miss Bailey and Mrs Jarm&n; dub swinging. Mies Mavis fiiili-, mere. Th 6 following waggons won prises: Prettiest: Christmas gifts, Miss Mavis Mercer end Miss N. Sheiat. Most original: Myfitery, Misses Joan Newleve and M. Jen**; home d&intie*. Mltm Noeline Wright and Mavis.Mercer. The competitions resulted:—Vase of flowers, women; Miss Mercer 1, MisS B. Chamberlain 2. Men: J. T. Norton 1 (Lytteltoh) 1, H. Swanson &. Kitchen

articles, women: Miss R. Green; men: J. D. L. Robb and Alan Walker. Articles were sold from the waggons during the evening. Supper was served by the ladies' guild. LITTLE RIVER An enjoyable, friendly croquet match between Cashmere and Little River was held at the Little River Croquet Club's lawn in brilliant sunshine. The following are the results, Little River names mentioned first:— Singles—J. Gibb 28, Mrs Mftßon 22; Mrs G. Breitmeyer 17, Mrs Kernahan 26; Mrs C. Dutton 21,' Mrs Webb 20; Mrs J. Gibb 8, Mrs Hunter 26; Mrs S. Barclay 15, Mrs Casbolt 16; Mrs J. Rae 18, Mrs Jacobson 17. Doubles—Mrs Dutton an J Mrs Gibb 24, Mrs Hunter and Mrs Webb 26; Mrs Breitmeyer and Gibb 4, Mrs Mason and Mrs Kernahan 26; Mrs Barclay and Mrs Rae 18, Mrs Casbolt and Mrs Jacobson 26.