NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21734, 17 March 1936, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA UNEMPLOYMENT REGISTRATIONS Six men have registered as unemployed in the Rangiora district during the last week. Three have been given work bn the Ashley river protective scheme, one has-been employed by a local body, and one will receive sustenance payments. One case has been held over for further investigation. An application from a farmer lor further assistance on his own farm has been referred to the Unemployment Board by the Rangiora Unemployment Committee. 1 Tennis Championships The North Canterbury Lawn Tennis Sub-Association’s championships will be continued on Saturday, when the following courts will be used: —United club, senior women’s singles and doubles; Rangiora club, senior men’s srng\fca wed' -doubles, senior .mixed, doubles (semi-finals); Fernside club, junior women’s singles and doubles; Southbrook club. Junior men’s singles and doubles (finals). Sealing of High Street Following the acceptance by the Rangiora Borough Council of -the tender of British. Pavements, Ltd., for £971, for the tar-sealing of High street from the East belt to the West belt, work will probably begin ‘to-morrow. A central strip 24 feet wide for the full length of the street will be levelled before it is sealed, but the sides will receive only a sealing coat. • Sale of Harvest Produce Produce given at the harvest festival of the Rangiora Salvation Army was sold at a Dutch auction last evening, Adjutant A. E. Chandler presiding over a good attendance. A musical proframme was given by the choir of the lethodist Church, individual items being contributed by Mrs E. Horsley, Misses D. and T. Ayers, and E. Hamilton, and Messrs W. Bradshaw and R. Thwaites. Captain D. Houghton auctioned the goods and a satisfactory amount was realised. Personal Captain D. Houghton and Mrs Houghton, of .Rangiora, wiji leave tomorrow for Wellington to, attend the annual conference of the Salvation Army. North Canterbury Rugby Sub-Union A year of steady progress was reviewed in the annual report placed before the annual meeting of the North Canterbury Rugby Sub-Union held in Rangiora last evening. The president (Mr G. M. Sheldon) presided. Regret at the resignation because of ill-health of the president (Mr A. W. Thomas) during the season was expressed In the report. The standard of play had been maintained, but there was room for Improvement. Glenmark won the senior competition, Cust the junior, and North Canterbury the third grade. Cust, North Canterbury and Rangiora High School , being the runners-up respectively. Glenmark won the senior seven-a-side and Ohoka the junior. With the conditions of the Cameron and Amur! shields on a more equitable basis, Glenmark won the fortner and Cust brought the latter to the sub-union: The following players gained representative honours: —Canterbury B, F. Smith; country team, H. Jamieson, F. Smith, N. MaxweU and I. Boyce; northern sub-unions, H. Jamieson, I. Boyce, F. Smith, N. Maxwell, I. Crampton, J. Stackhouse, J. Jack and L. Grant. The formation of a referees’ association was a step in the right direction, as was alsothe'formation of a country management committee. The affiliation of the North Canterbury Club had been of benefit. Senior and junior representative matches against Hurunui were berth won by Hurunui and Malven won the Southbridge Shield. ; The balance-sheet showed a surplus of £42 10s 6d, £3l 5s lOd in the general funds and £ll 4s 8d in the insurance funds. ■ Officers were elected as follows: — Patron, the Rt. Hon.. G. W. Forbes; preside!.!, Mr G. M. Sheldon; vicepresident, Mr S. Piki; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. H. Candy; senior selectors, Messrs J. Pickering and Sheldon; delegates to Canterbury Rugby Union, Messrs L, Hawkins, Piki, Candy and F. Busch; delegates to country management committed, president and secretary; referees’ committee, Messrs Pickering. Candy, and one referee to be appointed; emergency committee, president, secretary and Mr Hawkins; auditor, Mr J. Fitzpatrick; postponement committee, Messrs C. Robb, D. McEwen, J. Mahoney, president and secretary; trustees, president and vicepresident . The sub-union decided to support the 2-3-2 scrum formation and the amended kick into touch rule. Ministers’ Association Officers elected by the Rangiora Ministers’ Association at the annual meeting at the Amberley Vicarage yesterday afternoon were:—President, the Rev. J. A. F. Watson; secretary and treasurer, the Rev. T. Coatsworth; editor, Archdeacon A. C. Purchas. Archdeacon Purchas presided and the Rev. H. Ford, of Woodend, gave an address on "Great preachers I met in England." Members were entertained to afternoon tea by Mrs E. Malden. Regent Theatre Sparkling dialogue with # clever comedy are the highlights .m The Biography of a Bachelor Girl?’ which will be presented this afternoon and evening at the Regent Theatre, Rangiora. Ann Harding, Robert Montgomery, Edward Everett Horton, and Una Merkel are the stars in this delightful comedy. It is refreshingly original in theme, and everybody wUI. be thoroughly entertained by the “bachelor” girl, whose motto was kiss and tell.” A brilliant array of talent is presented in the new screen musical comedy “The Girl Friend,” which will be shown on Thursday evening. Ann Sothern, Roger Pryor, and dack Haley, provide much mirth and There is a large dancing chorus. Comedy, romance, and music are finely blended and ensure ! excellent entertainment ■ , On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening, John Buchans famous story, “The 39 Steps,” will be presented over the new Western Electric sound system. Robert Donat (the star of “Monte Cristo”) and Madeleine Carroll head the big cast. The picture is an adaptation of John Buchan’s well-known story of the machinations of an International spy organisation and the exciting adventures that befel a man in his efforts to outwit the gang. There is no striving after effect and no infusion of sensationalism for its own sake. Seats may be reserved at Watson’s, telephone 202. HOROBATA There was a large congregation at St. John’s Anglican Church on Sunday morning, when the harvest festival celebration was held. The church was tastefully decorated and there was a fine display of produce. The Rev. L. N. WatkinS ggve a very interesting and helpful address. Suitable hymns were sung, and Miss M- Maffey was the organist: The produce will be forwarded to St, Martin’s House of Help. Personal Mrs T, RussfcU. Hororata, is a patient at the Christchurch Hospital. Miss D. Russell, who Has been stayC?Mstchurch, returned home oh

KAIAPOI The Waimakariri Harbour Board met JaartL night,. Present; The* deputychairman (Mr J* A, Meal&es)., Messrs H. Rinaldi, R. F. Joyce. j. C. Simpson. J. Hirst, and H. O. Hills. In reply to the board’s letter asking if arrangements could be made for a gang of men under relief conditions to carry on river protective wbrk along the banks of the Waimakariri river, the Minister for Public. Works advised that the matter was being enquired into and the. yesult would bo forwarded 6s soon as possible. The financial statement showed receipts since last meeting were £209 7s Bd. There was a debit bank balance of £66 8s 6d and accounts passed for payment amounted to £228 17s IdThe signalman reported, that the bar was at present very wide. ; Since the recent heavy floods it had been necessary to move the beacons four times. The floods had also deepened the mouth of the Kaiapoi reach. The board’s reserves in Charles, street had been flooded and he recommended that they be drained by installing a floodgate in the embankment. The report was adopted and the works committee was asked to report on the erection of a floodgate. ■ It was decided to write to the Marine Department asking that an investigation be made of the- spawning grounds of whitebait along the .Waimakariri. hanmer springs ■ The Hanmer Fire Brigade Board held its monthly meeting with Mr F S. Cooper presiding. The report and balance-sheet of the picnic were presented by the president. Mr Cooper was congratulated upon the financial success, there being a credit balance, It was reported that Miss E. G. Hefford and Mr V. Birin were the prizewinners at, the euchre party held recently. Ladies’ Guild The Anglican Ladies’ Guild held a meeting with Mrs F. J. Daynes presiding. Several new members attended and were welcomed by the president. The vicar (the Rev. F. J. Daynes) announced that the Bishop would pay a visit to Hanmer Springs, Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mesdames H. J. Peek, E. J. Mansfield, P. McManaway, and Miss F. Saunders. t Parishioners’ Meeting A general meeting of parishioners of the Church of the Epiphany, Hanmer Springs, was held in Church House on Wednesday evening. The vicar, the Rev. F. J. Daynes. presided, Mr P. S. Cooper wrote resigning from the church committee, and the offices which he held. Mr Cooper’s resignation was accepted with regret, and the meeting directed that appreciation of Mr Cooper’s past services to the church be placed on record. Cricket The Hanmer Springs Cricket Club played a match on Saturday against a team from Waiau on the pitch on the links; the weather was fine. Hanmer scored 118, and Waiau 42.

CULVERDEN Under ideal weather conditions the annual swimming sports were held recently. The Fisher, Hartnell, and Ingram Cups were competed for. Mt A. Fisher’s cup for schools in the Amuri district was won by Waiau with 24 points, Culverden 17 points, and Hanmer Springs 12 points. The Hartnell Cup for boys (Culverden School) was won by Roi Maw with 21 points, Ben Hoban second, 17 points, and K. Burrows third, 9 points. The winner of the Ingram Cup was Joyce Dalzell,, 19 points, Jefn Hoban 15 points, and Melvyn Mills third, 12 points. Following are the events:— . Beginners’ Width —Boys: R. Hendry 1, P, Hadley 2, M. Fitzgibbon 3. Girls: May Frazer 1, Kola Frazer 2, Shirley Cup--Sprihgt)oard DiveGirls: Merle Foster (Waiau) I, Doreen Jelfs (Waiau) 2, Rosalie Sterritt (Culverden) 3. Boys: R. Maw (Culverden) 1, G. Forbes (Waiau) 2, K. Burrows (Culverden) 3. _ _ , Girls’ Relay—Hanmer Springs 1, Waiau 2, Culverden 3. . , Boys’ Relay—Hanmer Springs 1, Culverden 2. • _ , .... . . High Dive—Boys: G. Forbes (Waiau) 1, W. Sterritt (Culverden) 2, F. Malaquin (Hanmer Springs) 3. 'Mixed Relay— Hanmer Springs 1, Culverden 2, Waiau 3. . Ingram Cup— Girls plunger J. Dalzell 1, I. Hoban 2, M. Mockett 3. One length Breaststroke—M. Mills 1, I. Hoban 2, J. Dalzell ,3. Springboard Dive —Rosalie Sterritt 1, J, Dalzell 2, J. Hoban 3. .. t One length Backstroke—J. Dalzell 1, J "jSSsavlng— J. Hoban 1, M. Mills 2, J. Dalzell 3. _ One length Freestyle—M. Mills 1, I. Dalzell 2, N. McMillan 3. Hartnell Cup-rßoys’ plunge: B. Hoban 1, K. Burrows 2. R. Maw 3. One length breaststroke—R. Maw 1, B. Hoban 2. • . Sorinfiboard Dive—*K. Maw 1> Burrows 2, L. Frazer 3 w , One length Backstroke—B. Hoban 1, R. Maw 2. „ „ _ „ High Dive —R. Maw 1, K. Burrows 2, B. Hoban 3. ■ _ _i . „ One length Freestyle—R. Maw 1, B. Hoban 2, R. Hendry 3,

ROTHERHAM Members of the New Brighton Ladies’ Croquet Club paid a visit to Rotherham. Good weather prevailed, during the motning and afternoon interesting matches were played, Results were (Rotherham club members mentioned first):—Mesdames Parker and Edwards beat Mesdames Barnett and Ball, 26-4; Mesdames Batchelor and Walsh beat Mesdames Sutton and Weavers, 26-14; Misses Mclntosh and Poulter lost to Mesdames Ball and Sutton, 7-14r Mesdames Park and Walsh beat Mesdames Day and Cook, 14-3; Mrs Batchelor and Miss Mclntosh lost to Mesdames Barnett and Weavers, 5-7; Mcsdaines Chick and Mills lost to Mrs Kershaw and Miss Foster, 14-9; Mu: js Boag and Poulter . drew with Mesdames Whitely and Spedding. Two games of bowls were also played by members of the New Brighton and Rotherham Clubs, resulting in a win for the Rotherham Club by 19 to 18 and 25 to 27.

( WAIKARI After a few fine days a strong northwester blew on Saturday. But. a sudden change to the south-west in the evening brought further heavy rain. Nineteen points were registered in the township, and heavier falls 'were recorded towards the hills. The rainfall for the month so far is 2.72 inches, i The brief spell of fine weather was sufficient to enable threshing mills to work again : and to clean up the remainder of the wheat and oats to be threshed from the stock. -It will be a' few days before the stacked grain is ready for threshing. ■ Sports Association. At a recent general meeting at the Waikari Sports Association, the president, Mr H. Saundercock, presided. Officials for the annual sports meeting on Easter Monday were appointed as follows:—Referees and handicappers, centre officials; superintendent, Mr E. M. Todd; judges, Messrs A. Burke, C. N. Hamilton, and the Rev, H M. Cocks; field judges, Messrs T. Hassall, 1 S. Stott, D. Smith, J. Inkson, and R. I. Black; dancing judge, Mr J. Erskine; starters, Messrs L. R. Russell and T. A. Grose; marksmen, Messrs L, H. Hill and W. P. Honeybone; announcer, Mr' C. W. McKeegan; lap stewards, Messrs P. D. Dalzell and- A. Cowie; • sports stewards, Messrs H. Inch, T. Dron, J. W.Earl, J. B. Ellery, J. Sheridan, and H. J. Mackie; post entry stewards, Messrs H. B.BiUens, A, T. Earl, H, Earl. J. W. Wright, L. D Smith, R. Norton, B. J. Marsden, and C. L. Saundercock; dancing stewards, Messrs W. B. Craig and A. T. Allan; car stewards, Messrs-' L. N. Honeybone and W. G. Thompson; gate stewards, Messrs D. J. Black, J. Campfcett, Vi. Gifcfe, and E. A. Kennard; timekeepers, Messrs E. P. Honeybone and A. C. Robilliard; dance committee Messrs B. J. Marsden and C. L. Saundercock; advertising committee, Messrs H. B. Billens. J. Rydings, C. W. McKeegan, M. M. Eriedlander, president. and secretary; assistant-secre-tary, Mr W. R. McKeegan. Tennis • A friendly match was played on the Waikari courts on Saturday afternoon between the Waipara and Waikari clubs. The match could not be finished because of the rain which fell in the early evening. At the finish of play the home team was leading with 12 sets to Waipara’s 8 sets, with three sets to play. Results were (Waipara names first):— , Men’s doubles— Whyte and Jevons 3, Saundercock and Shadbolt 6; Sheldon and Cooper 6, Fredric and Jane 5; MeCaskey and Ferguson 6, Bowbyes and Keooler 4 Women’s doubles —Misses Symonds and Cooper 2, Misses Brien and B. McMillan 6; Misses Ferguson and Whyte 6, Misses Horne and E. McMillan 2; Misses Laredo and McGucken 6, Mesdames Dillon and Friedlander 1. Mixed doubles—Miss Symonds and Whyte 4, Miss Brien and' Saundercock 6; Miss Copper and Jevons 4, Miss B. McMillan and Shadbolt 6; Miss Ferguson and Sheldon 4, Miss E. McMillan and Bowbyes 6; Miss Whyte and Cooper 6, Miss Horne and Keppler 4; Miss Laredo and McCaskey 8, Mrs Dillon and Fredric 1; Miss McGucken and Ferguson 6. Mrs Friedlander and Jane 3. _ _ , Men’s singles—Whyte 3, Saimdercock 6; Jevons 2, Shadbolt 6; Sheldon 3. Bowbyes •6; Cooper 3, Keppler 6; McCaskey 3, Fredric 3 (unfinished). Women’s singles—Miss Symonds 2, Miss Brien 6; Miss Copper 1, Miss B. McMillan 6; Miss Ferguson 6, Miss E. McMillan 3; Miss. Laredo 3, Mrs Dillon 4 (unfinished). School Picnic After having been postponed previously because of the wet weather, the Waikari School held its annual picnic at Leithfleld beach on Friday in glorious weather. There was a-large attendance of both children and parents, and a very enjoyable day was experienced. ■ ~ A sports programme was run on during the afternoon, the winners of the various races being:— Five years and under—Girls. Lynette Forsey 1, Colleen Honeybone 2. Boys: Graham Robinson 1, Maurice Hutton 2. Six and seven years—Girls. Moyra McKitterick 1, Emd Kellaway 2. Boys: John Trotter 1, Meryyn James 2, Desmond Robinson 3. Fig™ and nine years—Girls: Kathleen' Trotter 1, Linda Black 2, Catherine James 3 Boys: J. Saundercock 1. Robert Earl 2, Peter Carr 3. Tern and 11 years —Girls: Mary Black 1. Ivy Arres 2, Grace Allan 3. Boys: A. Black l. KFredric 2, W. Honeybone 3. Twelve years and over —Girls: Gwen Forsey 1, Jean Trotter 2. Margaret Bowrmg 3. Boys: M. Borrie 1, H. Earl 2, G. Black 3. Under 11 years—Girls: Yola Luisetti I, Jean Allan 2, Elsie Anderson 3. Boys: W. Saundercock 1, R. Gibb 2,, H. Bowring 3. Over 11 years—Girls: Mary Mian 1. Esme Ellery 2 Boys: C. Robinson 1. B. Robinson 2. Consolation race—T Traill 1, R. Beyer 2. Sack races—Girls A: Margaret Bowring 1, Kathleen Trotter 2, Esme Ellery 3. Girls B: Grace Allan 1, Ivy Arres 2, Linda Black 3. Boys A. H. Bowring 1. K. Fredric 2, C- Hobinsmi 3. Boys B: L, Lee 1, J- Hutton 2, B. Robinson 3. Three-legged racesGirls A: L. Allan and J. Trotter 1, M, Allan and G. Forsey 2, M. Black and E. Ellery 3. Girls B: J. Allan end G. Allan 1, Y. Luisetti and I. Arres 2, K. Trotter and M. McKitterick 3. Boys A: A. Black and W. Saundercock 1, M. Gorrie and H. Earl 2, L. Lee and B, Robinson 3. Boys B: J. Hutton and C, Robinson 1, J. Saundercock and K. Fredric 2, D. Bowring and J. Friedlander 3. Old pupils’ races—Girls. Mary Mowatt 1, Margery Arres 2, Betty Mowatt 3. Married women: Mrs Hutton 1, Mrs Arres 2, Mrs Robinson 3. Men: R. Black 1, W. Honeybone 2, J. Arres 31

HORNBY A very pleasant afternoon was held at the Hornby crdqUet green, where members gathered to honour Mrs T. B Grant, who won the junior A cup for Canterbury. A2O minute tournament was played, the winner being Mrs H. Parker. The president, Mrs F. McTeague, for the members, congratulated Mrs Grant on her win and presented her with a crystal flower bowl to commemorate her success. Mrs Maddren, Christchurch, also offered her congratulations. Those present were Mesdames T. B. Grant, Maddreri (Christchurch), G. Slade, F. McTeague, Richardson, McClaine, Thomson, Huffadine, Ward, J. McTeague, Bigham, Cooper, Day, Palmer, Fuller, Dave, Service (Christchurch), Oldfield, Richards, Blakemore, Bainbridge, E. Pearce, H. Parker, and Spicer. Social Evening Parishioners and friends of St. Michael’s Church, Hornby, held their fortnightly social in. the Parish Hall. Players competed for the first round of an aggregate prize for four nights’ play. Prize-winners for the evening were Mesdames P. Thompson (Islington), J. Bennett R. W, Still, and P. Kent. Personal Miss Maysie Still, Hornby, has returned from a camping holiday at the Eglinton Valley. KIRWEE The Kirwee Presbyterian Church was effectively decorated fOr the annual harvest thanksgiving service, which was held on Sunday. There was a very large congregation. The Rev, T. Paterson conducted the services. Miss G. Dysart was the organist. The offerings will be forwarded to the Presbyterian orphanages. Community Sing ■ The Kirwee branch of the Plunket Society held a community sing in the Orange Hall recently, which proved very enjoyable. Mr A- R. Aitken was the leader. Mrs J. Selby (president) thanked those'whq had helped to make the evening a success. A dance followed. The music was played by Mesdames F. Johnson, R. Wilson, and A. L. Stewart. Mr N. Wilson was master of ceremonies. Personal Mr Julian Anderson (Courtenay), who has been an inmate of the Christ* church Public Hospital for the last three months, has returned to his home. r

AMBERLEY " At the annual meeting of the Amberley Football Club, Mt W. H. presided. The annual report and bal-ance-sheet presented were most tory. The credit balance was £24 9s Bd. '. , The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Dr. T1 T. Thompson; president, Mr W. H. Candy; vice-pre-sidents, Messrs E. Chamberlain, H. Smalley, I. F. Croft, W. A, Parsons, S. D T Boyce, L. V. Samuels, A. H. Busch, J. C. Croft, R, T. Newton, S. H. Gardiner; honorary secretary. Mr G. Lowe; club captain, Mr A. Burke; auditor, Mr L, V. .Samuels; delegates to sub-union, Messrs A; iSlrke and F. R. Busch. . It was decided to hdld the opening on April 4th. ■ Harvest Service The Amberley Presbyterian Chiirch was beautifully decorated with produce and foliage on Sunday evening, when a large congregation attended the annual harvest thanksgiving service. A notable feature was the singing of a hymn by the children of the Sunday •school. The Rev. R. Taylor delivered a sermon suitable to the occasion. Miss J. McNaught was. the organist. dunsandel The Dunsandel Swimming Club held, a successful carnival. Fine weather prevailed and there was a good attendance. An interesting programme had been arranged by the committee, and the following officials were in charge:— Starter, Mr R. J, Caldwell; time-keeper, Mr E G. Wright; judges, Messrs,. L. Wir. A. Walker, and J. Morgan; diving judge, Mr N. J. Brown. ■. - ■ The results were as follows:—Schoolgirls: Mynette McLachlan 1, BeryljC&m 2. Schoolboys: Bruce Scott 1, Colin McLachlan 2. Women’s events—2s yards free-style: J. Forster 1, P. Wright 2 50 yards breaststroke: D, Caldwell IJ. Forster'2. Novelty race: P. Wright 1 M. Jones 2. Championship: P. Wright 1, J. Forster 2. Diving: M, Jobes 1, Joyce Forster 2. Pillow fight: D. Caldwell. Men’s events—Championship: K. Wootton 1, E. Pocock 2 25 yards free-style: J. Hattersley 1, G. Caldwell 2. 50 yards breaststroke: A. Wright 1, G. Caldwell 2. Relay: E. Tweedy and, E. Pocock and G. Caldwell and K. Wootton (equal) 1. Cigarette novelty: K Wootton 1, A Wright 2. Diving: G. Caldwell 1, A. Wright 2, - Pillow fight: C. Skinner. Dance The Dunsandel Swimming Club held a successful (fence in the Dunsandel Hall. Music was played by the Erica Band, and Mr E. Pocock was master of ceremonies, assisted by Mr J. Morgan. A prize given for the first couple on the floor was won by Miss J. Fraser and Mr G. Caldwell. The lucky spot dance was won. by Miss Winnie Mackie and Mr A, Walker. • BARFIELD The monthly meeting of the Darfleld branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held in the Memorial Hall. Mrs D. McMillan (president) presiding. The secretary reported that a grant had been forwarded to Flock House. It was proposed that on Saturday afternoon an outing would be held at the sports grounds, and that permission be obtained to use the lawns and courts for entertainment. The Association for Country Education submitted a report on the box scheme, and appealed for more members. Extracts from the centre’s report were read by the president. A competition was won by Mrs J. S. Hutton, and the competition for the best bowl of flowers resulted as follows:—Mrs E. Eaves 1, Mrs M. Jenkins 2, Mrs A. Brlngans 3. Mrs R. S. Gunn, assisted by Mrs G. C. Warren, gave an interesting demonstration on the bottling of fruit. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs C. Reid, Misses F. Sanson, and A. and I. Stewart. TAI TAPU Large congregations were present at the morning and evening harvest thanksgiving services held in theMethodist Church on Sundays The ! Rev. M. Ayrton was the preacher; and Mrs Keith Perymah was the organist* At the morning service, Mrs L. Dulxeur of Springston, was the soloist, and Miss Joan Griffiths s£g the solo in; the evening. ® Tennis^ In the Tai Tapiafc Tennis Club’s annual tournament, Miss Ryan lost to Miss Dulieu; F, Fiecken lost to Walls; C. Hey Wood lost to N. MacKenzie; and L. Jackman lost to G. Suckling. In the second round, Walls lost to A. Mangels. PUAHA The residents of Puaha and the surrounding districts gathered at the Puaha School to bid good-bye to Mr Ted Lee, who hhs been transferred from the Little River Post Office to Kaiapoi. The evening was spent in dancing and games. Miss Audrey Londrigan, “Kakahi,” gave an exhibition of fancy dancing and also the sailor’s hornpipe and the Irish jig, Mr W. H. Montgomery, for the residents, presented Mr Lee with a leather suitcase and a wallet of notes.

Mr Bulman, of the post office, Mr Withers; of the railway, and Mr Paterson, for the business people, all spoke of Mr Lee’s good qualities. The Rev. Mr Barnett, for the Anglican Church members, thanked Mr Lee for what he had done for the church. ‘ Personal Mrs L. Londrigan (Kakahi) and her daughter Audrey, who have been staying with Mrs J. Humphries, Puaha, have returned home. AKAROA H.M.S. Dunedin, the flagship of the New Zealand Squadron, under the command of Commodore the Hon. E. R. Drummond, put into Akaroa ,on a short unofficial vufit early on Sunday, morning and left at 7 o’clock in the evening. The warship was on her way from the south. The weather at Akaroa was beautifully bright and sunny. Golf was enjoyed by the commodore and his officers with members of the local club, while a number " of the company played tennis and walked about the township. Silver Band Another very enjoyable progressive euchre party, organised by,the Akaroa Silver Band Committee, was held in the Fire Brigade Social Hall, There was a good attendance of players. The winners were Mrs G. Dann (women’s prize) and Mr J. Davis (ttien’s prize). Rowing The following crews have been chosen to represent the Akaroa Boating Club at the Kaiapoi regatta on Saturday;— Juiiior Four—J. Reid J (stroke), W. Willcockson-(2), E. Bunkel (3), T. E. Armste.orig (bow). Maiden Four—K. A. Rhodes (stroke), R. J. Phillips (3), J. B. Helps (2), K. F. Mcßride (bow). Junior Double Sculls—A. R, Churchill (stroke), R. C. Keegan <bbw), ,* i Maiden Double Sculls—No. 1 crew; K. A. Rhodes (strok#, R. J. Phillips (bow). ; Maiden Double Sculls—No! 2 crew; J. Reid (stroke), K. Ff Mcßride (bow). Welter-weight Sculls—T. E. Armstrong (stroke), J: B, Helps (bow). Personal Mr and Mrs Holmes (Waimqte) are spending a holiday at Akaroa and are guests at “The Glfen,” Sunshine Bay. Messrs 11. B. McKenzie an 4 D. Helps (Akaroa) are spending a holiday in the Palmerston North and. Hastings districts. ■ The president, Mrs G. N., Henning, presided at a full attendance of members of the Akaroa branch of the Plunket Society Committee. It was reported that the gift shop held recently had resulted in&the very satis-* factory sum of K9 5s being raised. Nurse gave o

a most interesting address on the refresher course for Plunket nurses which she had attended in Dunedin. This was the first refresher course to be held for a number of years.; . ‘ PREBBLETON A successful bazaar and sale of produce organised by the school committee and their helpers was held in . the Prebbletoh Hall recently. The proceeds will be used to pay for the school prizes and picnic any surplus being accredited to the swimming bath fund. A systematic canvass of the district resulted in a splendid collection of goods, which met with a ready sale, and the stall-holders did a brisk business throughout the afternoon and evening. .The stalls were under the charge Of the following women:—Cakes: Mesdames C. S. Hands arid W. O. Downey; domestic produce: Mesdames W, Downey, sen., J. Greenslade, and W. Hands; variety, Mesdames J. Smith, J. Easterbrook and H. Prebble; ice-cream and sweets: Mrs J. Hartnell, Misses B. Hartnell, E. Bennett, V. Kolkman, and N. Gallagher; toys and fish-pond: Misses D. and' M. Smith; refreshments: Mesdames G. Walker and P. Basher. Members of the school committee had charge of the farm produce, shooting, and the various competitions. The winners of competitions were:—Baby’s outfit, Michael Wheeler; bread-board, Mr - G. Bull; box of sweets and lavender sachet, Mrs H. 'Kennedy: table-cloth, Miss D. Smith; decorated cake. No. 62. division street, Islington; letter rack, Mr P. Smith; doll, Mr F. Cook (Islington). The takings for the day were about £SB. * Band Concert 4 On Sunday evening the Prebbleton Brass Band, under the baton of Mr J. Campbell, gave a concert in the hall. There was a good attendance of the public and a collection was made in aid of the band funds. Miss Henry and Mr Hay were the accompanists and Mr S. Bush thanked the audience for their support, and sdid that other concerts would be given during the winter months. Personal Mr and. Mrs H. W. Marshall have returned from a holiday spent in Wellington. Mr and Mrs T, Smith* will leave this week for their new home in North Canterbury. Women’s Institute Picnic The Women’s Institutes in the Prebbleton group were fortunate in having a beautifully fine day for their artnttal picnic which was held at Scarborough on Saturday. The large number of members and, their children and friends spent a pleasant time and races for everyone were held bn the beach. Mrs H. B. Kissel group convener, distributed the prizes as follows: , * Toddlers’ Rape—Girls: Joan- GoJenso I. Shirley Oliff, 2, Given Carpenter 3. Bpysi Ivan Harris 1, Murray yoods 2, Brian Marshall 3. • . • .Five to seven years—Girls;, Eileen Bannennan 1, Betty* Harris 2, Betty Colenso 3. Boys: Russell Woods 1, Alec Banherman 2. \ Seven to eight years—Robin .Guernsey I, Lorraine Jeffs 2, Winnle Hill 3. Eight te nine Wright 1 1. Olive Riches .2, Nancy Riches 3. Wine to eleven years—Mary Knight I, Betty Heslop 2, Elizabeth Hill 3. Teh to eleven years—Robert Taylor 1, Walter Carpenter 2. Girls, under 16 years—Peggy Kissel 1, Avome Smith 2, Margaret Carpenter

3, Olive Hancox 4. ’• t*i ■ . President’s race—Mrs H. B. Kissel 1, Mrs G. Askin'2. - , * "■ ■ Secretaries,mid treasurers’ race-^-Mcfii H, Prebble.l; Mrs W. Kblkman 2.' : - Committee race—Mrs T. Coleman and Mrs G. Hancox (equal) 1, Mrs Currish 3. Backwards race—Miss L. Leeder 1, Mrs Oliff 2. Backwards race—Bessie Hands’ * JL, Betty Heslop 2, Avonie Smith' 3. Mystery race—Mrs Kolkman and Miss Glifl 1. Married women’s race—Mrs W, Carpenter and Mrs Bannerfnan (equal)!, Mrs L. Harris 3, > : Single women’s race--Miss P.Kissel I, Miss L. Lieeder 2, Miss P. Evans '3.' Stepping competition—Mrs Bannerman 1. Wheelbarrow race—Avonie Smith and Margaret Carpenter 1, Olive Eiches and Betty Heslop 2. , Men’s race—Evans 1, H. Prebble 2. L. Harris 3. 1 ' i Men’s race, No. 2—Mr J. Longstaffe Baby. Show—First section; Boys. Lawton Riches; girls. Joan Gibson and Valerie Cliff (equal) 1. Second section: Boys, Brian Marshall; girls, Marcia Carpenter.