NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21903, 2 October 1936, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

ANNIVERSARY TEA AND CONCERT RANGIORA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH About 100 adults and 50 children were the guests of the womenfolk of the congregation at the anniversary tea of John Knox Presbyterian Church, Rangiora, on Wednesday evening. The Rev. J. A. F. Watson presided, and speakers included the Revs. R. Taylor (Sefton) and G. W. T. Hercus (Kaiapoi), and the Mayor (Mr C. W. Tyler). The tea was followed by a concert, items being given by Rangiora residents and visitors as follows:—Songs, Mrs E. Genn, Miss J. Hanna, and Messrs J. Cormack and A. McQuarrie; dances, Betty McMillan, Heather and Jean Muir, Heather McLaughlin and Amuri Blake; xylophone and ventriloqulal items, Mr W. Lintott. A play was given by the Southbrook Ladies’ Dramatic Club. Accompanists were Mesdames A. McQuarrie and J. E. Muir, Miss J. Forgeson, and Mr J. McLaughlin. i \ Tennis Matches Following is the draw for the first series of intermediate and junior grade matches in the North Canterbury Lawn Tennis, Sub-Associaticn’s competitions, which will open on October 10: — Intermediate Grade—Sefton B v, Sefton A, at Sefton; Oxford v. Swannanoa, at Oxford; Byreton v. Ohoka, at Eyreton; Rangiora v. Kaiapoi, at Rangiora; Woodend v. Cust, at Woodend; Southbrook v. Loburn, at Southbrook. Junior Grade —Loburn v. Sefton, at Loburn; Fernside v. Woodend, at Fernside; United v. Amberley Domain, at Rangiora: Celtic v. Southbrook, at Rangiora; Amberley, a bye. C. Angas, H, A. Barnett, G. Olliyier, and R. Browning will play exhibition matches at the opening of the United Sports Club’s season in Rangiora tomorrow, The courts of the tennis section have been reconditioned. Vital Statistics Considerable increases in births, marriages, and deaths in the Rangiora district during the quarter ended on September 30, compared with the totals for the corresponding quarter last year, are shown in the vital statistics for the period. Following are the statistics, with the figures for the third quarter of 1935 given in parenthesis;— Births, 48 (42); marriages, 13 (7); deaths, 23 (15). For September, increases are shown in births and deaths, but marriages show a decrease. Following are details:—Births, 16 (12); marriages, 1 (2); deaths, 7 (3). Personal Mr and Mrs W. K. Nicholson returned to Rangiora yesterday from a visit to Australia. , Miss M. Gudsell began duty as a relieving teacher at the Rangiora Borough School yesterday. , Mr and Mrs C. S. Ayers, of Rangiora, will return from a holiday trip to Australia on Tuesday morning. Returned Soldiers’ Community Sing To assist the Tunds of the ice cream stall at the bazaar to be held sbon, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Rangiora Returned Soldiers’ Association held a community sing on Wednesday evening. Mr W. McNair, of Christchurch, was-leader and Mrs McNair was ist. Miss M. Tomlinson gave a dance and Messrs C. Tulley and’ Thwaites instrumental items. Various articles were sold by Mr McNair. The president of the association (Mr J. W. Macleod) thanked Mr and Mrs McNair for their help, Mclntosh Shield Billiards Match Rangiora beat Kaiapoi by 6 games to 3 in the billiards match played at Rangiora last evening in the interborough competition for the Mclntosh Shield. Details are (Rangiora names first):—C. Pulley ,143, L./ Morris 150, J. J. Kearns Tso*iW; v Karaitiana 134. D. Appleby 115, J. Tapling 150, L. P. Devlin 150, A. Watson 57, T. Morton 150, W, Martyn 147, J. Pulley 150, R. J. Smith 59, J. Doggett 150, J. O’Connor 121, F., Witbrock 150, J. G. Sunpeon 97. Regent Theatre All the ramifications of romance and deadly swordplay which attended Cardinal Richelieu’s statecraft, combined with the brilliant pageantry of one of the most dramatic periods in French history, are seen as the background for “The Three Musketeers,’’ Alexandre Dumas’s famous romance, which will be presented to-morrow afternoon and evening at the Regent Theatre, Rangiora. Seats may be reserved at Watson’s, telephone 202. BROADFIELD SHEARING SHED COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING OP DIRECTORS The annual meeting of shareholders of the Broadfleld Shearing Shed Company, Ltd., was held recently, when the following were elected directors for the ensuing year:—Messrs P. F. Ryan (chairman), F. E. Morrish, F. Carpenter, C. Ryan, T. F. Cvmneen, J. Hartnell, sen., and H. Paterson. Messrs Godfrey and Franklin were re-elected auditors. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mr T. F. Cunneen and family in their recent bereavement. RAINFALL AT SPRINGBANK FOR SEPTEMBER During the month of September fain fell on eight days, with a maximum fall of 37 points on September 13. There was a fall of one inch of snow on September 3. The total fall for the month was 1.24 inches, .compared with 2.49 inches for September, 1935, and 2.28 for September, 1934. The total fall this year to date is 21.41 inches, compared with 12.55 for 1935 and 18.05 inches for 1934. GLENROY TENNIS CLUB’S OPENING The Glenroy Tennis Club held the oificial opening of the courts for the coming season. Visitors were present from Te Perita and Hororata. Teams were picked and more than 30 players enjoyed many games. The club-captain, Mr R. G. Keith welcomed the visiting players and spectators and declared the season open. The newly-erected pavilion was also opened. HORRELVILLE The Horrelville Methodist Church held its annual tea meeting recently in the church. There was a good attendance. Those in charge of the tables were: Mesdames J. Graham, L. Paterson, D. Bradley, R. Cattermole, L. Hide, and Misses M. Blackmore, E. Sheat, H. Sheat, J. Graham, V. Bradley, H. Beer, and L. Woodfield. The stall in aid of the new church fundg was under the charge of Mesdames C. Blackmore. J. Doak, and Miss I. Sheat and the convener was Mrs F. Sheat, The evening’s entertainment was contributed by the Horrelville Glee Club. Addresses were given by the Rev. A. D. Kirkland (Cust), Rev. Liversedge (Oxford). Rev, H. King (Christchurch) and the Rev. Benny. Mr F. Sheat presented the annual report and balance-sheet, which showed a credit balance of approximately £ll 10s. .

SEVENTY YEARS OLD OXFORD CHURCH CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY The seventieth anniversary of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Oxford, was observed recently, when the Rev. Canon H. Williams, a son of the third vicar of the parish, conducted the services* This jubilee is being celebrated by the erection of a Sunday School and social room, the foundations of which are already laid. The foundation stone will be laid by Bishop West-Watson of after a confirmation service on Sunday, October 11. September Rainfall

The rainfall at Oxford, lor September Was 1.85 inches, falling on 10 days as against 3.41 inches in the same month last year, falling on two days. The average for the month during the last 26 years is 3.32 inches. During that period the smallest total was .94 inches in 1924, and the wettest 7.4 inches in 1927. Since the beginning of the year the fall registered is 34.47 inches, as against 21.25 inches for the sarfie period last year. WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION STYX BRANCH At the monthly meeting of the Styx branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, Mrs Low presided over a good attendance of members and visitors. Two new members were welcomed. The roll call was, “Something remembered. but now never seen.” Mr Hay presented to Mrs Donaldson the cup she had won in the cushion competition, and Mrs Jones presented her with a basket of flowers. Mrs Lennie gave an interesting talk on “Horticulture.” The usual monthly competitions were won as follows: — Tumbler of flowers, Mrs Spencer; single bloom. Mrs Jerrard; three-min-ute sponge, Mrs Young 1, Mrs Smith 2, Mrs Blank 3; best article made from flour bag, Mrs Jones 1, Mrs Smith 2.During the afternoon a successful flower show was held. SWANNANOA BRANCH I The president, Mrs H. M. Burgin, presided at the monthly meeting of the Swannanoa branch of the Women s Division of the New Zealand Farmers Union. There was a good attendance and members were very interested m a demonstration by Mrs A. M. Carpenter, of Fernside, on making various articles from cured lambskins. Miss Evelyn Carpenter was also present and showed how the carding of wool was done and exhibited a quilt which was filled with carded wooi The competitions were judged by Mis Carpenter and resulted: —Bar of soap: Mrs J. Bloxham X, Miss F. Winter 2. Novelty: Mrs J. Bloxham 1, Mrs Hunt 2. The hostesses were Mesdames Hunt and C. Winter and Miss O. SpencerBower. % ‘v —■ OXFORD BRANCH A spring flower show and social afternoon, arranged by the committee of the Oxford branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held recently in the Agricultural and Pastoral Hall. Mrs P. K. Thompson (president) presided. * Solos were sung by Mesdames Meares and Miss C. Skey; duet by Mesdames C. E. Johnson and E. C. R. Inwood, and a trio by Mesdames C. Meares, C. E. Johnson, and E. C. R; Inwood, Mrs W. Taylor (Christchurch) gave a demonstration of floral work, showing the arranging of a box of flowers, suitable for posting, and also the making of a.hand posy She offered a prize of a pot plant for the best hand posy at the division meeting on October 13. A play entitled “A Disarranged Marriage” was presented by Miss Wilton. The committee acted as hostesses for the afternoon tea. ' The judges for the show were Mesdames R. E. Judson and J. Whyte (decorative classes), Mr L. Watson (cut blooms). SHEFFIELD BOWLING CLUB SEASON TO BE OPENED ON OCTOBER 17 9A committee meeting of the Sheffield Bowling Club was held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s rooms recently, with the president, Mr J. E. Skurr in the chair. It was decided to declare the green open for the season on October 17, and to invite one rink from each of the following clubs:—Oxford,' Springfield,, Darfleld, Greendale, and Rangiofa. It was agreed that the club enter two rinks in the Bram Lee Cup competition. Sunday School Concert The annual concert and prize-giving of the Waddington Methodist Sunday School was held in the Methodist Church recently. Recitations and musical items were given by the Sunday school pupils. The secretary of the Sunday school (Mr R. Adams) gave a satisfactory report of the year’s work. The Sunday school prizes were presented to the pupils by the Rev. W, L. Long. Supper was served by the women of the church. REFERRED TO COURT — LOCAL BODIES LABOURERS’ CLAIMS (PBKSS ASSOCIATION TEDEOHAM.) AUCKLAND, October 1. While a settlement was reached on some minor issues, the claims concerning wages, hours, overtime, and holidays under the new award for the Auckland Suburban Local Bodies’ Labourers and Related Trades Union were referred to the Arbitration Court, after being further considered in Conciliation Council. Basing their claims on a tentative agreement yet to be ratified between the City Council and the union, the employees proposed that unless otherwise specified working time should not exceed 40 hours a week, not exceeding eight hours on five days, and starting not earlier than 7.30 ami. and ceasing not later than 4.30 pan. Men engaged on necessary services might work without overtime such hours up to 40 as were necessary to maintain essential services, the minimum wage rates submitted ranging from 2s 3d to 2s 7sd hourly for general workers. An annual holiday of one week was asked. The union definitely objected to work on Saturdays except on essential services.