NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21745, 30 March 1936, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

POULTRY SHOW IN JULY

JUDGES NOMINATED AND SCHEDULE REVISED

Judges. were nominated and the schedule reyised for the show in the first week in July at a general meeting Of the North Canterbury Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Club, held in Eangiora on Saturday evening. The president (Mr E. Wheeler) presided. It was decided to reduce the entry fees for garden produce and roots to Is, . For their assistance at the series of socials at Southbrook, the following were thanked—Mesdames W. R. T. Boss, A- Shepherd, F. E. Martyn, E. Wheeler, P. Prestney, Forgeson, W. Heissenbuttel, and Mr McPherson. The club agreed to support the art union of the South Island Association if it was able tp secure a permit

Sealing of High Street

The . first coat of sealing in High street has been completed, and the street will be left to settle for a fort-

night before the final coat is applied. The centre has undergone a honing or levelling process, but tire sides will receive only a coat of tar-sealing.

Harvest Festival Services

Special music by the senior and junior choirs was a feature of the harvest festival services at the John Knox Presbyterian Church, Rangiora, yesterday. There were good congregations at botn services, and the subjects of the Rev. J. A. F. Watson's addresses were “Sowing in hope, reaping with thankfulness,” and “The law of increase." Gifts of produce will be sent to the Presbyterian orphanages in Christchurch. A thanksgiving offering was taken up to liquidate an overdraft of £ 150.

Cricket Competitions

Points won by senior and junior’A teams in the Worth Canterbury Cricket Sub-Association’s competitions before the last series of matches which began on Saturday are as follows: Senior —Loburn 53, Rangiora 45, Kainpoi 44, Woodend 20, Oxford 14, Fernside 4. Eangiora and Kaiapof, have yet to play a postponed match. Junior A—Rangiora High School 56, Cust 39, Eyreton 38. Carleton 33. Rangiora 18, Swannanpa 4.

Mclntosh Shield Bowling Match

In a match for the Mclntosh Shield at Rangiora on Saturday afternoon. ui§ Rangiora Bowling Club beat Kaiappi by 112 to 87. Details are as follows, names, of Kaiapoi skips being given first:— , Bristow 23, Bailey 17; Evans Ifi, Hawkins 17; Monk 15, Hargreaves 25; Butcher 15, Banfteld 26; Ramsay 15, Matthews 27.

High School Parents

To raise funds for the building of a memorial hall and library at the Rangiora High School, the Parents' Association has decided to hold a “bring-and-huy” sale and a fancy dress ball.

Ashley River Trust

Discussion on the damage done to farm land by shingle deposits at Stoney creek was held over by the Ashley River Trust on Friday evening, as it was agreed- that all commissioners should be present when the question was considered. The deputy-chairman Mr C. S. Ayers) presided, and there were afso present Messrs J.i JohnStdh, J, Tull, and H„ A- Benjes. Mr P. J. Finn (Sefton) wrote stating that serious, damage had been done to

his property by the flooding of Fox’s creek, and asking that the trust make an inspection. , ~ It was agreed that the trust should visit the property during its next in-

spection A request from Mr W, Macdonald Skuku) that breaches in the stop s near his property be repaired as soon as possible, was referred to Mr E. Mclntyre (engineer in charge of the Ashley river protective works).

The bank pass book showed a credit of £SB 6s 6d and it was reported that iad faeen placed on deposit. Included In the receipts for the month were:—Rangiora County Council rates £232 10s lOd, Rangiora Borough Council rates £65 18s 7d, Kowai County Council rales £O4 16s.

Regent Theatre

"The Farmer Takes a Wife,” a story of simple people, will be presented tomorrow afternoon and evening at the Regent Theatre, Rangiora. There Is a splendid cast, headed by Janet Gaynor, Henry Fonda, Jane Withers, and Slim Summerville. This story of a young man who wants to earn enough money to buy his own farm, is a splendid tribute to the "sons of the soil.” On Thursday evening London’s latest musical comedy success, “Mr Cinders,” will be presented. The popular English comedian, Clifford Mollison, and Zelma O'Neal are the stars. Heard over the new Western Electric sound system, recently installed, “Mr Cinders” is a sparkling entertainment. Seats may be reserved at Watson’s, telephone 202.

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN AT KAIAPOI

The Kaiapoi Rugby Football Club opened its season at the Kaiapoi Park on Saturday afternoon, when there was a good attendance of members. A pracjic6 game was played. The Kaiapoi Men’s and Women's Hockey Clubs opened their seasons at the Kaiapoi Park on Saturday after? noon, both clubs being well represented in the practice games played. Members of the Kaiapoi Basketball Club officially opened the season at the Kaiapoi Park, there being a good attendance of players, who took part in a practice game.

KAIAPOI ANSSAC DAY SERVICE

Mr G. T. Weston, of Christchurch, who served as an officer of the Canterbury Regiment in the Great War, has accepted the invitation of the Kaiapoi Returned Soldiers’ Associa-tion-to deliver the address at the as? sedation's Anzac Day memorial service.

DUNSANBBL

At the monthly meeting of the Dpnsandel branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, over which hit's P Biickenliam presided, sympathy was extended to Mrs A. McPherson and Miss 4- Kelly in their and to Mesdames W. Sheat and J. D. Robb, who ware iIL It was decided to hold a social evening shortly, and a comrpittee was appointed to arrange a suitable entertainment. h|r Poehc?? Gpvprmpfpt poultry in? fitructpr, gave an interesting talk bn poultry raising.

For the best collection p| vegetables Mrs A. J. Sheat. won first prize, with Mrs A. Scott and Mrs U. Skipner equal second. Miss Christine Aldridge gained first place for sultana cake, ahd Mias Mavis Mercer was seeohf. The best blooms were shown by Miss Ellen Allen and Mrs Chamberlain, equal, first, Mrs Skinner secgnd, and Mrs JA. Scott third. ‘ ( The annual meeting will be held next month, • „

FAREWELL GATHERING AT GRiiNDALE SCHOOL

PRESENTATION TO TEACHER

A. flPaWB* withering wag Mcepjfly held Tp the Greendale School in honour of Miss *G. T. Charles, who is leaving the district and school, to take a position in the Glentunnel School. Api enjoyable . entertainment was gxyep |by the pupils. After the programme. Mr D, Clinton, the chairman of the school committee, spoke to the children of the fine work done by Miss Charles during her term in Greendale. During that time she had endeared herself to all. Many teachers of note had been on the staff but Miss Charles had proved an able successor. , Mr G. E. Dean, a member of the school committee, supported Mr Clinton’s remarks. Mr P. J. Dowd, the headmaster, spoke of the excellent work and loyal support he had always received from Miss Charles, and expressed his sincere thanks, • Phyllis Early and Helen Worsfold for the children presented Miss Charles with a writing ease as a gift from the children.

BASKETBALL SEASON AT FREBBLETON

Several visitors were present at the official opening of the basketball season in the Prebbleton, Domain on Saturday afternoon, The club Patron, Mr James Hill, declared the season open and wished the club a successful year. A practice match was played, and the following teams were chosen to play in the grading matches next Ssturdsy*** - A Team—M. Barr, N. Gallagher, F. Warren. E. Gallagher, Elsie Gallagher, M. Cunneen, V, Kolkman, R. Tod, F. Hamilton. B Team—rE. Bennett, S. Walker, P. O’Neill, R- Gallagher, O. Chesmar, JVL Tod, B. Hartnell, G. Baker, E, Anderson.

The visitors were entertained to afternoon tea.

• Rugby Football Members of the Rugby Football Club also met for a practice game on Saturday afternoon. An effort is being made to at range for friendly matches before the start of the competition matches. ,

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW TO BE HELD AT LEESTON

The Rev. S. Bailey presided over a meeting of those interested in the annual chrysanthemum show held by the Leeston Methodist Circuit.

A motion of sympathy with the secretary, Mr R. H. Boyes, who is indisposed, was carried. It was decided to form a society to conduct the show, to be known as the Methodist Chrysanthemum Society, and the subscription was fixed at ss. May 8 was chosen as the show date, and it has been decided to give cash prizes in addition to several trophies. A new section was .added for novice growers, and the schedule of classes was revised.

The Canterbury Horticultural Society is to be asked to nominate jddges for the more important floral sections.

SOUTHBROOK SWIMMING

CLUB’S SOCIAL

The Southbrook Amateur Swimming Club held the first of a series of socials in the Southbrook Coronation Hall on Saturday evening. The music was played by G. Holland's orchestrp, with extras by Miss A. Black. Messrs C. Tulley and W. Taylor were masters Of ceremonies. An exhibition tapdance was given by Miss P. Prestney, The prizes for the euchre tournament were won by Mrs B. Bills, with Mrs A. McPherson and Mrs O’Neill second (equal), and by Mr W. Young, with Mr W. Forgeson second. The aggregates for the puchre held in aid of the North Canterbury Poultry, pigeon, and Canary Club wteb won by Mrs E. Ellis, with Mrs Holmes second, and Mr J< Watson, with Mr d. Pulley second,

KIRWEE PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR

Several enthusiastic supporters are E reparing for the annual Presbyterian azagr, to be held in the Kirwee Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Hall on April 23. Community singing under, the leadership of Mr A. Aitken will be held in the evening.

Child Injured

Kenneth, the three-year-old son of Mr and Mrs F. Johnson, met with a painful accident recently. Whdn playing outside, a sharp pointed stick was driven into the corner of an eye. He was attended by Dr. Reid, of Darfleld, and afterwards taken to the Hospital. It Is not yet known if the tight will be affected.

MALVERN ROOT AND FLOCK COMPETITION

A meeting of the committee of the Malvern root and flock competition was held it the home of Mr and Mrs R. S. Guhp, Racecourse Hill. It was decided to hold the competitions again this year. The root competition will be judged on May 25, and the flock competition will take place on June 4. The entries will close on May 16 and May 30 respectively. It was decided to add a class for yellow-fleshed turnips, the rest of the classes to be the same as last year.

BROOKSIOE

Members of the Bropkside Women's Institute spent a pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs Joseph Brooks, when they iflet to say farewell to Mrs F. S. Gandy and Miss J. Candy* who are leaving the district. Miss Candy was Unable to be present.

Tffe president, Mrs Brooks, expressed keen regret at the impending departure pf Mrs awd Miss Candy, and conveyed good wishes fpr their future success and happiness. A bouquet was presented to Mrs 1 Candy, and one has also been sent to Miss Candy; Gamas and competitions were held, the winners of competitions b e i n ß Mesdarpes W- Bv- Cunningham, A. Cridge, and H. A. Saunders. After? noon tea was served.

HALS WELL.

A meeting of the Halswell branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' "Union was held in the Halswell Hall. One resignation was received, After the business session, Mite Me? Connell demonstrated the making of papier mache ware, and exhibited many attractive and useful articles. The monthly competition for the best collection of six vegetables • was won by Mrs Kolkman, with Mrs Chapman second and Miss Watson third. During the social halfrhpur a competition mn* hj Chapman.