NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21717, 26 February 1936, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA REPRESENTATIVE TENNIS MATCHES A match between the North Canterbury junior representative tennis team and the Ellesmere Sub-Associa-tion’s team has been arranged for March 28. It will take place on the courts of the United Club, Rangiora, beginning at 10 a.m. This gives the North Canterbury Lawn Tennis Sub-Association a full programme of events until April 4. The following fixtures have been approved by the executive:—February 29, junior representative match against Malvern, at Darfield; March 7, senior representative match against Malvern, on United courts, Rangiora; March 14, 21, and 28, North Canterbury senior and junior championships, on United, Rangiora, Southbrook, and Fernside courts; March 28. junior representative match against Ellesmere on United courts; April 4, senior representative match against Canterbury# at Wilding Park, Christchurch. Lodge Meetings The quarterly summoned meeting of the Rangiora Druids’ Lodge was held on Monday evening, Bro. S, Tyler presiding. Sick pay amounting to £l3 10s was passed for payment, and one maternity bonus claim was paid. It was decided to follow as .closely as possible the syllabus received from the Christchurch Royal Arch Chap tG The annual meeting of the Loyal Rangiora Lodge, M.U., held on Monday evening, the N.G. (Bro S, F. Minchington) presiding. It was reported that the membership at the beginning of Twenty-two new members had been admitted, nine had died, and six had left by resignation or arrears, leaving 442 members at the end of the year. The balance-sheet showed that sick pay for the year totalled ond funeral money £259 17s. Medical expenses amounted to £513 Us aa, and payments to the dispensary £122 14s The usual committees were elected, and the retiring auditor, Bro. J Cooke was re-elected. Brop. Cooke and W. Gardner were appointed to attend the annual meeting of the United Friendly Societies cards tournament committee. The following deputies to the Ashley district conference on March 14 were appointed: —Bros. C. R. Golding, E. H. Trollope, W. Gardner, J. A. Miles, S. F. Minchington, and J. L. Blake. Deputation to Member When he was in Rangiora yesterday afternoon, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes was met by a deputation from the Rangiora I.3turned Soldiers Association concerning a pension. xne matter will be placed before the authorities. Friendly Bowling Match The Rangiora Bowling Club will play a friendly match with the Linwood Club at Rangiora on Saturday, and will be represented by the following rinks: —M. H. Hamilton, G. R. Symmonds, H. A. Bennett, A. E. Hawkins (s); W. J. Inch, J. Inch, C. S. Ayers, C. J. Keir (s): A. Burt, R. R. Gillanders, C. I. Jennings, G. Gibbs Jordan (s); R. H. Taylor, W. Atkinson. W A, Banks H. H. Matthews (s.); W. Barton, C. J. Roseveare. R. McIntosh, C. H. Hargreaves (s); G. W. Braxton, C. F. Meyers, J. Dmdon, F. L. Benjes (s). Cycle Road Races Results of the eight-mile road race held by the Rangiora Amateur Cycling Club on Monday evening are as follows: L. Thomson (scr) 1, C. Shilton (imin) 2, T. Mason (2imin) 3, J. Kimber (imln) 4, P. O’Brien (2mln) 5. L. Thomson, who rode the distance in 22min Usee, secured fastest time. The boys’ race over three miles resulted:—/. Taylor 1, B. Grant 2, D. Rouse 3. Grant secured fastest time, llmin 7sec. Women’s Golf Club Great satisfaction with the altered course and the new greens was expressed in the report of the women’s section of the Rangiora Golf Club presented at the annual meeting of the section last*evening. The captain, Miss N. Morrlsh, presided. An extensive programme had been carried out, said the report, and the new playing conditions proved more than satisfactory. Fifteen inter-club matches yrere played, seven being won, two halved and six lost. The senior championship was won by Miss N. Morrish and the junior by Miss D. Payne. Other trophies were won as follows: captain’s trophy, Mrs R. Macdonald; Macdonald Cup, Mis? N. Macdonald; ladies’ cup, Mrs L. W. Menzies: bogey, Miss N, Morrish; foursome, Mrs Macdonald and Miss J. Glasgow. Officers were elected as follows; 'Captain, Miss N. Morrish; deputycaptain, Mrs G. E. H. Davis; secretary, Miss C. Ambrose; committee, Mesdames David, J. M, Fraser, L. M. King, A. L. Heney, and Miss J. Glasgow. The holding of a tournament was held over until later in the season. It was deeded that only full active members and not country members should be allowed to enter for a club competition. Orioke( Sub-Association Arrangements were completed by the executive of the North Canterbury Cricket Sub-Association last evening for senior and junior representative matches against the Christchurch Suburban Association in Rangiora on March 11 and 12. The senior match will be played on the recreation ground and the junior on high school ground. The president, Mr H. A. Bennett, presided at the meetingA letter was received from the Kaiapoi Club drawing attention to the varied quality of balls used in competition matches, and asking that the sub-association consider standardising a type. The matter was referred to the next general meeting of delegates. It was decided to postpone the Morgan Pennant matches until the end of the season and resume the sub-associa-tion competition fixtures on Saturday. The following is the draw for Saturday, matches to be played on the ground of the first-mentioned club:— Senior: Woodend v. Kaiapoi, Loburn v. Oxford, Rangiora v. Fernside, at High School. Junior A: Swannanoa v. High School, Gust v, Rangiora, Carleton v. Eyreton. Junior B: Kaiapoi v. Woodend, Oxford v. Loburn, Fernside v. Horrelville. Regent Theatre One of the most entertaining screen attractions offered for some time is the British International production, ‘ Girls Will be Boys,” which will be presented to-morrow evening at the Regent Theatre (Town Hall), Rangiora. It is a story that carries with it laughs and surprises. The famous Continental star, Dolly Haas, is seen to equal advantage as a “boy, ’ and as the sparkling and charming young lady she really is, Patricia (Pat) Caverley arrives at her grandfather’s home dressed as a boy, and is turned over to the estate manager, who is instructed to make a “man” of her. Her excuses to escape the necessity of having a shower or a swim with. the trainer, and the trouble to find answers for a hundred and one other difficulties that crop up result in a series of funny situations provoking unrestrained laughter. Seats may be reserved at Watson’s, telephone 202.

CHEVIOT : A committee meeting of the Cheviot Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held In the Public Library. The president, Mr W. A. Douglas, presided. The secretary reported that additional gifts and special prizes amounting to £l4 3s, and trophies were received.. The following marshals and stewards for the show were appointed: —Sheep-Marshal, Mr J. Paton; stewards, Messrs W. D. Stewart, G. B. Cooper, C. W. Denton, C. A, Jackman, E. A. Harrison, W. G. Dickson, C. E. Jackman, J. B. Stevenson, W. Crampton, M. Childs, D 1 Abbott, and E. Abbott. Draught horses—rMarshal, Mr F. S. Wilson; stewards, Messrs s! E. Pettingill and R. Harrison. Hackneys—Marshal, Mr D. G. McDonald; stewards, Messrs T. Jackman, A. M. Smith, and J. Pain. Ponies—Marshal, Mr C. stewards, Messrs James Stevenson, W. J. Hughes, and D. Scott. Cattle—Marshal, Mr J. Taylor; steward, Mr R. H. Harrison. Dogs—Marshal, Mr P. F. Childs. Vegetables—Marshal, Mr C. F.' Holton; stewards, Messrs R. Derbridge and C. Honeybone. Roots—Marshal, Mr A. Wilkinson; stewards, Messrs R. Lochhead, A. Walmsley, and W. Bainbridge. Grain and Seeds—Marshal, Mr T. Stevenson; steward, Mr T. Stevenson, jun. Home and dairy produce— Marshal, Mrs T. Wilkinson; stewards, Miss N. Childs. Cookery—Marshal, Mrs G, L. Nell; stewards, Mrs S. Denton and Miss R. Craighead. FruitMarshal, Mr L. M. Gibson; steward, Mr G. Orchard. Flowers—Marshal, Mrs F. D. Childs; stewards, Mesdames E. P. Honeybone.and J. Fitzsimmons. Fancy work—Marshal, Mrs A. Elliott; stewards, Misses E, Savage and M. Harrison, Hunters—Marshal, Mr D. G. McDonald. Dog trials—Marshal, Mr D. McLaren; stewards, Messrs P. F. Childs, G. McAdam, James McAdam, and C. W. Denton. Marshals of shed, Messrs F. D. Childs and A. H. Gibson. Marshals of parade, Messrs J. T. Read and C. England. It was agreed to write to the Agricultural Department urging it to liberate a parasite to combat the white butterfly pest in the district, Mr D. McDonald was elected as a member of the association. HAW ARDEN The Hawarden Tennis Club conducted a successful dance in the Hawarden Hall on Saturday last, there being more than j.20 dancers present. Mrs Ogilvie’s orchestra played the music, and an extra was played by Mr H. Piercy. Mr F. J, Rydings acted as master of ceremonies. Tennis Because the Kaikoura road is impassable, the team from the Kaikoura Tennis Club was uable to play at Hawarden on Saturday last. The match has been arranged for Saturday, March 7, and the Kaikoura tennis team will be entertained at a dance to be held in the Hawarden Hall on March 7. OXFORD A meeting of the general committee of the Oxford Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held, the president, Mr F. J. Gorton, presiding. It was decided to arrange for a loudspeaker and to consider engaging a pipe band at the show. Improvements were proposed for the sheds and the grounds, and the president and secretary were given instructions to build a president’s room. Messrs Bassett Bros, presented' a handsome cup for competition in the roots section. It was resolved that no horse should be allowed to appear in the ring before the judge unless its catalogue ticket is properly affixed. The parade of stock was fixed for 2.30. It was mentioned that this show will celebrate the silver jubilee of the present secretary’s association with the association. • * , Class stewards were appointed 1 as follows:—Draught horses, Messrs F. Loffhagen, F. J. Blair, T, J. Smith, and M. Leslie; light horses, Messrs H. P. Thompson, H. Gilchrist, C. H. Bassett, and H. R. Ffltch; cobs and ponies, Messrs E. H. Thompson, R. Davis, and K. D. Henderson: boy and girl riders, Mr E. F. Henderson; competitions, Messrs M. H.-Johnston, P. Mauger, and A. B. Cooper: fat sheep, Messrs E. McGrath L. Winter, and P. Engelbrecht: flock sheep, Messrs J. J, Skurr, P. K. Thompson, and C. C. Early; merinos and Corriedales, Messrs W. J. Skurr, F, Engelbrecht, and W. Mather, jun.; Shropshires and Southdowns, Messrs R. C. Thompson, Ken Judson, and Jas. Croy, jun.: Border and English Leicesters and Romneys, Messrs«,W. Higginson, W. H. Gillespie, and A. Townshend; Shorthorns. Mr T. Doody; Jerseys and Ayrshires. Messrs J. W. Ivory and J. Quinn; Frleslans, Messrs S. Skurr and A. W. Inch; dogs, Mr C. A. Brown; dog trials, Messrs A. D. Budge, H. G. Parish and C. A. Denton; poultry, Mr R. Southgate; grain and seed, Messrs R E. Judson, All Winter, and Ed. Lassen, jiin.; wool exhibit, Mr Ed. Lassen, jun,: roots, Messrs E. W. Meyer, C. Gamble, and G. Frampton: fruit, Mr T. Mehrtens; house and dairy, Mr S. C. Glen, Mesdames W. Higginsoh and J. T. Croy; flowers. Mr P. Fisher. Mesdamea R. E. Judson and W. J. Skurr, and Miss, Pearl Stevenson; fancy, Mesdames J. Budge and H. G. Cross, and Miss Rfetty Knowles; art, Misses M. R. Cederman and F. McCormack, and Mr A. M. Cederman; ring marshal. Mr J. Budge; sheep supervisor Mr J. F. Croy; parade marshals, Messrs J. Budge, R. Davis, and F. Loffhagen; shed supervisor, Mr T. C. Glew; weight-guessing; Messrs J. T. Perham and W. H. KnowlesPersonal The Rev. C. W. Brown, who for some years was in charge of the Oxford Methodist Church, visited the district at the conclusion of the conference. He conducted the services in the Methodist Church morning and evening, when there were large attendances. On monday night he gave a lecture on "Modern England, as I Saw It,’’ to a full church, which was very much enjoyed. Mr Brown returned from a vlgit to England last year. The Rev. Arthur Ashcroft, a former minister of the Oxford circuit, is spending a holiday in the district. Mr L. Watson, at present a member of the Hurunui Licensing District, has been nominated for re-election. HALKETT The annual harvest thanksgiving service of St. Matthew’s Church, Courtenay, was held recently, the Rev. R. de Lambert preaching to a large congregation. Miss Letty Watson played the organ, and suitable hymns were sung. The goods will be forwarded to the St. Saviour’s Orphanage. Personal The Rev. Mr Hine, of Winton, Southland, has been appointed vicar of the Courtenay parish and will take up his duties in May. HORORATA Great interest has been taken by the school children in the play-off for the “Woodside” championship tennis cup presented by Mr U Derrett, sen. The following were the results:—First round: Neita Lawson beat Alma Paintin, Ena Wells beat W, Hahn, lan Harris beat Brian Thwaites. Second round; Gordon Wells beat Graham Wright, Neita Lawson beat Ena Wells, Charlie Edgeler beat Doris Barrett, lan Harris beat Joyce Hore. Third round: Gordon Wells .beat Neita Lawson, Charlie Edgeler beat lan Harris. Final: Char.lie Edgeler beat Gordon Wells 6-2. Sledges Used in Harvesting Operations On the heavy land, farmers are carting in their grain on sledges because of the wet state of the land. It is the first time on record that it has been necessary to gather in tha «rop by this method, ,

AKAROA Mr and Mrs Yewen Welch, Petone. who have been visiting Mr Welch’s parents, Mr and Mrs G. E. Welch, Balguerie street, Akaroa, have returned to Wellington, Mrs R. Anderson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs C. W. Leete, “Cranford,” Akaroa, left on Monday to visit her niece, Miss I. McKenzie, Ladbrooks. Mrs R. Brue, “Glencarrigh," Akaroa, returned on Monday from a visit to friends at Maheno, North Otago, and Ashburton. Mrs A. F. C. Williamson, Akaroa, is visiting relatives in Dunedin. Mr Reid McDonald, second son of Mr and Mrs Allan McDonald, Balguerie street, Akaroa, left on Monday to take up his duties in charge of the Okura School, South Westland. Mr and Mrs C. R. Williams. Christchurch, are visiting Mr Williams's parents, Mr and Mrs A. H. Williams, Lavaud street, Akaroa. Flunket Society Mi's G. N. Henning, president, presided over a committee meeting of the Akaroa branch of the Plunket Society. A motion of sympathy in their be* reavement was passed to Mr and Mrs C. S. Hardy. A Arrangements were made to hold a “shop” early in March, to augment the society’s funds. Bowls The following players have been selected to play in a match against the Linwood Bowling Club to*morrow: C. C. Narbey, T. E. Taylor, A. R. Munro, W. H. Priest, W. Brown, R. L. Paterson, C. Petterson, W. W. Wil-, liams. F. C. Aldridge, A. F. C. Williamson, J. G. LeLievre, J. F,. Armstrong, H. A. Rhodes, A. J, Clements, A. H. Williams, A. Macfarlane. LEESTON Miss Bowis presided at the monthly meeting of the Leeston Women’s Institute. Sympathy was expressed with Mrs L. W. Prosser and Miss Winchester in their bereavement. It was decided to send a delegate to the annual meeting of the Dominion Federation, to be held in Dunedin on July 29, 30, and 31. The North Canterbury Federation advised that its annual meeting would be held in Christchurch on April 15, and that Miss V. Bowis had been nominated for the executive. Mrs H. Qardiqer gave an instructive demonstration on smocking, for which she was thanked. Competition winners were:—-Best bloom, Mrs W, Quigley 1 and 2, Mrs Birkett and Miss G. Lemon, equal, 3. Pot of apply jelly, Miss G. Lemon I and 2, Mrs Quigley 3. The hostesses were Mesdames W. O. Rennie, W. Quigley, J. Smith, T. J. Rawsey, and P. B. Birkett, and Miss E. Kickerby. ' . RUSSELL’S FLAT The flooding of the Hawkins river during the recent rain, the heaviest for more than 13 years, has done a fair' amount of damage to the potatoes and crops in the low-lying country, some being ruined. The wheat and oats which are still in the stock have sprouted, and some sheaves are quite green. The sprouting and the rust earlier in the season have worked havoc with the ’ crops, which earlier showed prospects of an excellent yield and quality. Farmers are rushing the "grain into stacks as soon as it is fit. Personal iMiss Rewa Barrett is the guest of Miss N. Amyes, “Riversleigh.” -» TAI TAPU ; Because of the inclement weather the meeting arranged to meet Miss V. Macmillan, organiser for the C.E.A; was poorly attended. It was decided to form a dressmaking class. The first meeting will be held on March 3, when pupils from Tai Tapu and surrounding districts are asked to be present.