CONCERT AT CHEVIOT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21858, 11 August 1936, Page 4

CONCERT AT CHEVIOT

ENTERTAINMENT BY MISS GRACE WILKINSON The residents of Cheviot were entertained at one of the best concerts ever held in the district recently, when Miss Grace Wilkinson, assisted by Mr E. J. Jamieson, who gave flute solos, and Mr Noel New Son, who. played the accompaniments, gave a delightful recital in the public hall to a large audience. • • . , ■; , Mr G. Struthers thanked Miss Wilkinson and those who assisted her for their splendid entertainment. He also wished her continued success. After the concert the friends of Mr T. H. Wilkinson, father of Miss Wilkinson, were entertained at supper. The Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes said the residents of the Cheviot county were greatly indebted to Miss Grace Wilkinson for her excellent entertainment. She was deserving of every success in h§r future engagements. Miss Wilkinson, who recently completed a contract with the New Zealand Broadcasting Board, has accepted a contract with the Australian Broadcasting Company, and expects to leave New Zealand next month. She will later go to England, where she expects to arrive in December. NEW LODGE ROOMS AT KAIAPOI

FORESTERS HOLD OPENING SOCIAL The Court Woodford Foresters’ Lodge, Kaiapoi, held a social last evening to mark the official opening of the new lodge rooms in Charles street. Members of the order were present from all parts of Canterbury, including Bro. W. J. Wraight, District Chief Ranger, and Bro. G. Brown, I.P.D.C.R. Bro. J. Storie, C.R., presided, and welcomed the visitors. Various speakers during the evening congratulated the lodge on the new hall and rooms. During the evening, a varied programme was given, including selections by the Kaiapoi orchestra. Personal Mr P. Kidd, of the Bank of New Zealand, Kaiapoi, has been' transferred to Timaru, and Mr M. Robertson, of Waimate, will take his place at Kaia-. Pt>i. TEMPLETON DOMAIN

PROPOSAL TO STOP PICNICS IN AREA The Templeton Domain Committee met in the library, Templeton, with Mr J. O’Grady (chairman) presiding. Mr D. Mackie was appointed treasurer for the ensuing year. The following notice of motion was given by Mr Mackie:—'“That- the resolutions olaced in the minute book by this committee permiting organised picnic to be held in the domain be rescinded.”

PRESENTATION AT GREENDALE

The Greendale branch of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Union met recently at the residence of the Rev. E. T. Jones, to bid good-bye to Mrs Lawford Lea, who is leaving the district to reside in the North Island. Mrs Taege, for the members, presented Mrs Lea with a box of stainless knives. Mrs Lea suitably replied. During the afternoon musical items and competitions were held. Hockey

The Malvern Ladies’ and Men’s SubAssociation hockey matches were continued on Saturday at the Clreendale Domain. In the ladles’ match, Greendale beat Darfield by 3 goals to 0, and in the men’s match Greendale beat Darfleld-Kirwee by 5 goals to 0. HURUNUI RABBIT BOARD The monthly meeting of the Hurunui Rabbit Board was held at Wax-

kari recently. The South Island Rabbit Board Association wrote asking the board to appoint two delegates to represent it at a meeting to be held in Christchurch soon. Messrs J. Sloss (chairman), and G. J. H. Reid (treasurer) were appointed delegates to the meeting. In accordance with the notice of motion given by the treasurer, Mr G. J. H. Reid, Mr Reid moved as follows: “That a uniform rate of threesixteenths of one penny per head on sheep and fifteen-sixteenths of one penny a head on cattle be struck throughout the whole of the Hurunui Rabbit Board’s District on all persons whose names appear on the Stock Owners’ Roll of this board’s district for the 12 months beginning on April 1, 1936, and ending on March 31, 1937, the minimum rate payable by any stock owner to be the sum of seven shillings and sixpence, this rate to become due and payable in one sum on August 15, 1936.” The stock inspector, Mr R, W. Skinner, advised that his department had carried out poisoning operations in the wastelands and riverbeds, the result being as follows: —Oats poisoning (March to April):—Hurunui riverbed, 533 rabbits killed; Waitohi riverbed, 1324 rabbits killed; strychnine (May to July): Hurunui riverbed, 385 rabbits killed; Waitohi riverbed, 1211 rabbits killed. WEST EYRETON

Playing in the North Canterbury basketball competitions at West Eyreton on Saturday, Horrelville beat Ashley by 14 goals to 10. Mrs A. Chambers was referee.

EAST EXRETON The monthly meeting of the Clark-ville-East Eyreton branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held, with Mrs Frost presiding. Two junior members were chosen to attend the girls’ educational course in Christchurch next month. One new member was enrolled. A talk on gardening was given by Mr Balch. Competitions were won as follows: Best bloom, Mrs J. Smith 1, Miss Jean Smith 2, Mrs J. Burgess 3; covered coat hanger, Mrs A. J. Rich 1, Miss Jean Smith 2, Mrs T. Holland. Mrs J. Holland, and Mrs J. Burgess (epual) 3. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames W. Martin, J. Smith, C. Vaughan, and Miss Jean Smith. OMIHI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

The monthly meeting of the Omihi Women’s Institute was held, with Mrs J. Sloss presiding. The motto for the month was:— “Start, some kind word on its travel; there is no knowing where the good it may do will stop.” Four new members were welcomed into the Women’s Institute. It was decided at the meeting that the institute take £2 worth of returned soldiers’ goods. During the afternoon Miss Dobson gave an interesting talk on her work in China. Results of the competitions were as follows:-r-Knitting—Adults’ . section: Miss Stevensen 1, Miss Alexander 2. Child’s section: Miss H. Dick 1, Miss M, Sloss 2. Hostesses for the afternoon tea were Mrs W. Baxter, Mrs A. W. Stackhouse, Mrs W. Stackhouse, and Miss M. Baxter. BASKETBALL AT CUST

Playing at the Cust Domain, the Cust Old Girls’ basketball team beat Rangiora B by 11 points to 1. Mrs C, Judson was referee. Bed Cross Society’s Dance The Cust-West Eyreton sub-branch of the New Zealand Red Cross Society held a successful social and dance in the Oddfellows’ Hall. During * the evening solos were sung by Mrs Clarke (Rangiora) and Mrs Richardson, and a recitation was given by Mr Butterworth (Rangiora). A competition was won by Mrs H. Tallott and Mr V. Henderson. . , _ „ . A duet was given by Mrs E. Briggs and Mr A. Neave, and a sketch, “At the Studio,” by Mesdames Lock, Briggs, Overend, Messrs A, Neave, S.

Cowens, and F. Kingsbury. Music for the dancing was played by Messrs R. Elliott and W. Killick, extras being played by Miss P. Briggs and Mr R. Whitham. PARTY AT SHEFFIELD Mr and Mrs J. D. Tooms, who will leave Sheffield shortly to make their home in England, were the guests of honour at a surprise party given at their home by members of the Sheffield A.C.E. Drama Group. Mr A. Petrie expressed the regret which members of the drama group felt in losing Mr and Mrs Tooms. Mrs Tooms had been an energetic member, and Mr Tooms had been convener of the group since its formation. The guests of honour were presented with a nut bowl made from native wood and book of one act plays by Sir J. M. Barrie.

Those present were Mr and Mrs J. D. Tooms the Rev. L. W, and Mrs Rothwell, Mr and Mrs L. Melrose, Mrs J. E. Skurr, Misses M. Bates, Dorothy Judd, Audrey Stephens, Ida Inpes, Betty Rennie, M. Hawkins Betty Parry, Messrs A. Petrie, R. Reid, K. Adams, B. Robinson, F. A. Bull, R. Adams, and L. Jones.

BALL AT OMIHI For the annual ball of the Loyal Omlhi Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., the Omlhi Hall was decorated with greenery and coloured streamers. Music was supplied by Evans-, Campbell orchestra, Christchurch^l am. supper extras Were played by Mias-Jean; Ferguson, Miss. Jean . McKle,. -and.i Miss Helen Dick. Messrs A. Beeves and J. Laredo were masters of ceremonies. Tbe winners of the novelty dances were Mr D. Hulston and Miss L. Kidd, Mr ASloss and Miss H. Qulnney, Mr D. Croft and Miss M. Sloss. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. Ferguson (Walpara), Mr and Mrs A. N. Campbell, Mr and Mrs A. Croft; Mr and Mrs Geoff. Page (Amberley), Mr' ahd Mrs A. McLachlan (Walpara). Mr and Mrs B. Rowney, Mr and Mrs C. Burrows, Mr and Mrs J. J. Wyllle. Mr and Mrs G. M. Hare (Walpara). Mr and Mrs E. Robinson, Mr and Mrs Flaw (Walpara), Mesdames F. Coleman (Amberley), Kidd (Amberley), J. H. Munro, C. T. Brown, B. Potton (Walpara), Malzard, K. Alexander, Misses J. Ferguson (Walpara), Phyllis Brown (Christchurch), Jessie Oilray (Christchurch), Phyllis Francis (Christchurch), Jean Darroch (Walpara), Mollle Laredo (Waipara), Muriel Francis (Christchurch), Marie Barter. Janet Hamilton, Peggy Munro, Daphne Shaw, Mable Sloss, Helen Qulnney, Dorothy Sloss, Helen Dick, Lucy Kidd (Amberley), Eunice Hall, Nancy Alexander, Adeline Hall, Helen Stevenson, Barbara Potton (Waipara), Jean McKle, Winnie Doody, Janice McKle, Kathleen Doody (Walpara); Marjorie Stubbs (Walpara), Messrs A. W. Stackhouse. E. P. Shier (Amberley), B. Dunlop (Christchurch), R. Coleman (Amberley), D. Hulston (Amberley), Roberts (Scargill), S. Stokes, I. Munro. R. Hamilton, J. Hardy, A. Reeves. M. Croft, M. Little, R. Brydon. K. Muir, J. Carson (Cheviot), J. Laredo, M. Saunders. Allan Twoose, J. Stackhouse, A. Sloss, K. Alexander, B. Chapman, D. Croft, Jimmy Stackhouse, O. Burrows, E. Sloss, J. Love, W. Hall, E. Miller, Laurence, and R. Lucas. DANCE AT PREBBLETON

At a dance held in the Prebbleton Hall, under the auspices of the Girls’ Basketball Club, a pleasant time was spent by a number of guests who danced to music supplied by Les Kinsman’s band. Extras were played by Miss V. Kolkman, and Mr J. Smith was master of ceremonies. A lucky spot dance was won by Miss E. Anderson and partner, and winners of card room competitions were Mesdames J. Giles, A. Thomson. Messrs C. Hands, and J. Hill. Those present included Mr and Mrs V. Avers. Mr and Mrs J. Saunders, Mr and Mrs J. Hartnell, Mr and Mrs C. Hands, Mr and Mrs J. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs L. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs L. Harris. Mr and Mrs J. Smith, Mr and Mrs A. Thomson. Mr and Mrs W. Downey. Mr and Mrs H. Prebble, Mesdames J. Giles, G. Tod, Misses ElSle Gallagher, Renee Gallagher, Leah Drayton, Bertha Hartnell, Mavis Smith, Carmel Smith, Rhona Tod, Milllcent Tod. Gladys Baker, Lonle Baker. Elizabeth Anderson, Suzanne Walker, Nancy Gallagher. Margaret Barr, Edith Bennett, Peggy O’Neill, Violet Kolkman. Messrs G. Stewart, C. Stuart, R. Smith, G. Gallagher. B. Dando. G. Murfitt, P. Smith, R Prebble W. Millar, A. Johnson, J. Anderson, W.' Hanna, J. F. O’Neill, J, Cunneen, J. Hill, A. Wood, P. Bobby, C. Watson. L. Gallagher, R. Gallagher D. Warren, D. Barr, A. Bennett, A. Giles, A Thomson W. Kolkman, C. McGarry, S. McGarry, G. Bull. A. Hansen, and D. Port. DANCE AT LEITHFIELD The Leithfield Jubilee Social Committee held a successful dance in the local hall. - - -

Music was supplied by Ashby’s dance band, and extras by Miss Molly Ashworth and Miss Florence Hurley. Novelty dances were won by Miss K. Sarlch and Mr W. Russell. Miss Alma McLean and Mr A. Mills. Miss Norma Kidd won the “mystery" parcel. Mr Gordon Fletcher and Mr Haydon Rhodes were masters of ceremonies. . Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs F James, Mr and Mrs Shearman, Mr and Mrs J. Wilson. Mr and Mrs F. Kelcher, Mr and Mrs R. Thomas, Mr and Mrs Trail, Mesdames Frame, Ashworth, Stace, Arthur, Jamieson, Fletcher. E. Cross (Wellington), Misses Irene Wilson, Molly Ashworth, Kathleen Sarich. P. Burns, Audrey Arthur, Betty Sarich, Ngaire McLean, Alma McLean. Florence Hurley, Lonie Demmock, Pomme Russell, Norma Kidd, Janet Kelcher, Edith Ashworth, Helen Frame, Coleen and Joan Wilson, Messrs J. Russell, H. May, W. Arthur, D. Dron, A. Cook, R. Hurley, H. Hurley, H. Burstaid, C. Streeter, G. Fletcher, W. Bussell, H. James, L. Fletcher. E. Wilson, G. H. Gaskin; A. Mills, F. Mills (Lyttelton), A. Applin, F. Penfold, and Neil McKenzie.

BALE AT LITTLE RIVER

A succesful ball was held by the social committee of the St. John’s Church In the Town Hall, Little River. Demonstration dances were given by Miss Mavis White and Mr Cook, and humorous recitations by Mr - Brown. A lantern dance was won by Miss G. Cattermole and Mr R. Stewart (Akaroa), and a lucky spot dance by Mrs Seymour and Mr L. Hooker.

Among those present were Mesdames J. Keenan, J. C. Dobbs (Christchurch!. O. Pocock. A. Radford. G. Humphries. J. Archer, J. Harty. C. Steans, C. Londrigan, L. Le Compte (Wanganui), T. Bran-, kin, S. Webb, G. Dickson, M. Keenan, A.. Mould, F. Pooley, A. Dawber, C. Bryant. L. Radford, A. Louden. S. Le Compte, C. Barclay, W. Stanbury, R. Vanstone. T. Robinson. B. Stevens. Lan Barclay. P. Birdling. S. S. Barclay. G. Breitmeyer.w. Mortimer (Christchurch), L, Fahey (Christchurch), S. Macpherson (Caton’s Bay), R. Ryan, Dunn (Duvauchelle Bay), J. Qtidsell (Poranui), Seymour (Chatham Islands). H. Le Compte, A, Patten. Misses G. Cattermole (Akaroa), Helen Keenan. Winnie Stott, Ida Archer,' Melva Webster, Mabel Adams, Marjorie Brankin, Nellie Radford, Myrtle Webster, Kath. Brankin, Molly Harty, Norma Brankin, Pearl Vanstone, Alison Stanbury, Josie Keenan, Nancy Barclay, Lily Sparkes. Nancy Pldgeon (Poranui), Myrtle Huht (Poranui), Millie Thompson (Christchurch), Knapp. J. Pldgeon. Nancy Foley, Lois Austin (Christchurch). Molly Agar (Christchurch), Gladys Burnside (Kaituna), Peggy Pldgeon, Olive vanstone, Owen Reed, Joan Mason (Okain’s Bay), Massey (Christchurch). Yvonne Flood (Christchurch). Hilda Mason (Okain’s Bay), Rosaleen McKendry (Christchurch),. Natalie Breltmeyer (Christchurch), Gwen Noble (Christchurch), Nancy McKendry (Christchurch), Savage, Grace Louden (Christchurch), Shona Anderson (Christchurch), Helen McKendry (Akaroa), Noreen McKendry (Christchurch), Iris Kearney (Akaroa), Carmen Dunn (Duvauchelle Bay). Rita McQueen, Irene Keenan (Christchurch), Marjorie Louden (Christchurfh). Mavis White (Christchurch), and Joan Archer.