NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21648, 5 December 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA MIDSUMMER WEATHER The first real taste of summer has been obtained by- Rangiara residents during the last few days, during vmich the temperature in the shade has been the highest far this season. : On Tuesday 17 degrees in the shade were recorded and yesterday this -was exceeded, by one degree. Bathing, which hitherto this summer had not been given much thought, has suddenly become oopular, and during the last" two days the municipal baths have been well patronised. MGEniaincerizig Lectures Three alpine districts and the Canterbury foothill ranges were subjects of interesting lectures illustrated with lantern slides, given last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall to a good audience, under the auspices of the Rangiara Tremping and Mountaineering Club. The president of the club, Mr A. S. Logan, presided._ The Perth river district on the West Sast side? of the main divide at the ik of the Ashburton. river and Rakaia river headwaters were dealt with by Mr J. D. Pascce, of Christchurch, a member of the Canterbury Mountaineering Club. Mr A. S. Logan gave a detailed description of the Canterbury foothill ranges, and Mr S. secretary of the Rangiara club, spoke of the Waimakariri headwaters. The Rakaia headwaters were discussed by Mr P. G. Logan, a member of the BangKica club. Each of the : speakers has done extensive climbing among the alps and gave the audience a vivid description of the type of country traversed, and to those who had never been over the country, seme idea not only of the grandeur of the alps but also of the many remarkable panoramas from the summits of the higher peaks. M«t&odis4 Women's Guild A credit balance of more than £l3 was shown in the balance-sheet which was presented at the annual meeting of the Rangic-ra Methodist Women's Guild held yesterday afternoon. The Rev. T. Ccetswarth presided. The report, which stated that the year had been a satisfactory one, and the balance-sheet, were adopted. The fcllowing officers were elected;— President, Mrs T. Coatsworth; vice-presidents, Mesdames R. J. Bobinson, T. Dennis, S. Ayers: secretary, Mrs F. B. Lane; assistant secretary. Mrs N. A. Bail lie; treasurer, Mrs W. J. Stanton; general committee, executive officers and Mrs J. Stevens. During the afternoon piano solos were given by Mrs N. A. Eaillie and Miss J. Dennis, and vocal solos by Mrs H. S. Perryman and Miss D. Ayers. The host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Coatsworth, were thanked for their hospitality. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr T. Cooper in the death of his wife. Anglican Mothers' Union The St. John's Anglican Mothers* Union held its last meeting for the year yesterday afternoon. Before the meeting, members attended a short service in the church conducted by Deaconess M. Birchali. .Afterwards the gathering adjourned to the vicarage grounds, where final arrangements were made ferr the annual picnic of the union to Mount Thomas on Friday. Two competitions were held, and were won by Mrs G. Newbie and Mrs •J. McKechnie. Each member brought a small gift which will be forwarded to the St Saviour's Orphanage for Christmas cheer for the children. ROTHERHAM The weather for the greater part of November at Rotherham was stormy, with a particularly cold snap on November 25 and 26. Sharp frosts followed after snow and haLL on November 26 and 27, and did considerable damage to gardens and orchards. Rain fell on 16 days during the month, the heaviest fail being on November 25. when 2.70 inches fell in 16 hours. The total rainfall in November v/as 11.37 inches, probably a district record for the month. SOUTHBROOK A meeting of the Southbroofc Amateur Swimming Club was held in the Southbrook library on Tuesday evening. The president, Mr F. Martyn, presided. A letter was received from Mr R. Hamilton thanking the club for electing Mm a life member. The secretary reported that Mr A. Mcintosh, who also had been elected a life member, had presented a silver cup for competition among women club members. For the club the president accepted the cup, the secretary being instructed to convey to the donor the club's appreciation. It was decided to call the cup the Mcintosh Ladies' Challenge Cup and to have it inscribed. To arouse and maintain interest in the activities of the club during the season, it was decided that for the Jor don medal, the races be swum over three distances, 50, 75, and 100 yards, one distance to be held at each evening carnival during the season and points to be kept. The winner of each separate race will hold the medal until the next carnival night. At the end of the season the three competitors with most points will race the three distances, the winner to hold till next season the medal with an inscribed bar. Suggested rules along similar lines for women's open races for 25yds and 50yds free style and 25yds breaststroke were drawn up for the Mcintosh Cup. These rules will -be submitted to Mr Mcintosh for approval before being adopted. It was decided to procure two buttons inscribed for competition among boys and. girls attending primary schools. The buttons will be won on points gained in club competitions throughout the season. It was decided that the first evening carnival be held on Thursday, December 12. The programme will include the 50 yards race for the Jordon Cup, the 25yds race for the Mcintosh Cup, boys' and girls' 25yds handicap races for the buttons, and a relay. The secretary was instructed to write to the Southbrook School Committee asking the members to attend a meeting after the carnival to discuss matters of common interest. It was de- { cided to apply to the hall committee for the hall for a series of socials.

TAI TAPU An interesting magic lantern entertainment was given in the Tai Tapu Methodist schoolroom recently fay Mr Marks, organising secretary for the Canterbury and Westland branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The scenes depicted life in darkest Africa. The Rev. M. Ayrton introduced Mr Marks and wished him every success in his new sphere at work. The Rev. G. Macrae, of Lincoln, also spoke. It was decided by the meeting to carry on the branch in Tai Tapu, Mrs McLechlan feeing re-elected president | Mrs C. M. Suckling, the secretary, resigned, and Sister May Barnett was elected honorary secretary in her I place.

YALBHURST A. Tnpptfng of: the Tenpletoa Domain Board was held in the Yaidhurst domain recently. Mr Morgan Evans f Hornby) presided, and other representatives present were Messrs J.. Leslie (Hornby}, G. H. KisseL and D. MacMe (Templeton). J. A. Crawford., and T* A. Guy (Yaidhurst). The chairman referred to the loss to the board through the death of Mr A. R. Carter. The secretary was directed to write to the three recreation ground committees functioning under the board instructing them to furnish the board with a report of the work done during the year, together with their annual balance-sheet at March 31. A public meeting of residents will, be called in May to receive the accounts and to elect a committee. The Inspection of the areas under the board's control was carried out. The Yaidhurst grounds were in good order. Many alterations and improvements were noticed in the Templeton Domain, and quite half of the young trees planted in the winter were growing. The Xempletoti recreation ground i vas in excellent order, the cricket area and croquet lawns looking particularly well. The Hombv grounds have shown improvement, especially the croquet grounds. A new watering seheme will shortly be installed. PREBBLETON Two cricket matches have been olayed lately by members of the Prebbleton. Club. Playing against the Self Help Stores, Prebbleton made 74 runs 'P. Smith 17 and H. Cherry 12). The visitors scored 66 (Crisp 19 and Liddell 11>. Smith. Skinner, and Cherry for Prebbleton. and Forward and Martin for Self Help bowled well. A second match, was played in the domain against the New Zealand Farers* Wool Store, which in its first innings made 23 runs and in the second 67 s'Cade 24. McEvoy 14). Prebbleton scored 104 runs in the first innings iV. Avers 27. R. Cherry 13, and Skinner 12" not out). In the second innings it made 56 runs for six wickets (Johnson 20 not out). Ede and Mahoney for the visitors and Skinner and Smith for Prebbleton. were the best bowlers, SOUTH MALVERN The following is the result of a match between Coalgate and Glenroy in the Malvern Tennis Sub-Associa-tion's competitions, Coalgate names mentioned first: — Mixed Doubles—Miss E. Weastell and C. Stuart 6, Mrs T. Stone and J. Thwaites 4: Miss G. Charles and G. Murphy 6, Mrs Richards and C. Reddicliffe 4: 'Miss M. Stuart and C. Milne 5, Miss D. Thwaites and R- Keith 6; Mrs C. Green and J. Stuart 4, Miss F. Thwaites and W, Sterne 6; Mrs S. Marsh and H. Weastell 2, Miss B. Powell and F. Harris 6; Mrs C. Stuart and A. Weastell 4, Miss J. Newell and O. Harris 6. Women's Doubles—Mis? E. Weastell and Miss G. Charles 4. Mrs T. Stone and Mrs Richards 6; Miss M. Stuart and Mrs C. Green 3, Miss D. Thwaites and Miss F. Thwaites 6: Mrs S. Marsh and Mrs C. Stuart 2, Miss Powell and Miss Newell 6. Men's Doubles—C. Stuart and G. Murphy 9. J. Thwaites and C. Reddtcliffe 3; C. Milne and J. Stuart 9, R. Keith and F. Harris 2: H. Weastell and A Weastell 6, W. Stone and O. Harris 9. Women's Singles—Miss E. Weastell 6 Mr® T Stone 1: Miss G. Charles 3; Mrs Richards 6: Miss M. Stuart 6, Mi=s D.* Thwaites 4: Mrs C. Green 5, Miss F. Thwaites 6; Mrs S. Marsh 5, Miss B. Powell 6; Mrs C. Stuart 6, Mis«; J. Newell 2. Men's Singles—C. Stuart 6. J. Thwaites 3; G. Murphv 6. C. Reddicliffe 3: C. Milne 6, R. Keith 3: J. Stuart 6, F. Harris 1: H. Weastell 5, W. Stone 6: A. Weastell 5, O. Harris 6. Totals—Coalgate 125 games, Glenroy 111 games. SEDGEMERE A social arranged by the hall committee drew a good attendance to the Sedgemere Hall. Before the cards tournament started Mr J. T. Parkin referred to the death of Mr William Mcllraith. of Lakeside, and all present stood in silence as a mark of respect. The successful card olavers were Miss Graham and Mrs C. Marsh, and Messrs C. McJarrow and R. Morton. Supper was provided and dance music was played by Mrs R. Lambie, Mr C. Marsh being master of ceremonies.

KIR WEE A meeting of Kirwee parishioners was held at the home of Mrs D. Kelly recently, with Mr R. S. Roper presiding. Final arrangements were made for the Anglican bazaar to be held in Klrwee on December 7. Mr R. W. Hawfce will perform the opening ceremony.