NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21904, 3 October 1936, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

MCINTOSH SHIELD CONTEST

KAIAPOI. ONE POINT AHEAD OP RANGIORA All winter games have been played in the Mclntosh Shield competition between the boroughs of Rangiora and Kaiapoi, and kaihpoi is leading by one point Summer sports and pastimes have yet -to be contested before the winner of the trophy for the 193637 season is known. The season will end on April 30, 1937. Details of the points won so, far are as follows: —Women’s hockey, drawn; golf, won by Kaiafcoi; football, won by Rangiora; basketball, won by Kaiapoi; snooker, drawn; miniature rifle shooting, won by Kaiapoi; billiards, won by Rangiora. Totals, Kaiapoi, 4 points, Rangiora 3 points. Magistrate’s Court Returns Decreases in the number of civil and criminal cases heard, in tho amount sued for and in the total of fees and fines, are shown in the Rangiora Magistrate’s Court returns for the quarter ended on September 30, compared with the returns for the corresponding period of last year. Details are as follows, with last year’s • figures given in parenthesis:— Sittings presided , over by u magistrate, 7 civil (8), 9 criminal (7); byjustices of the peace* 2 criminal (2); civil cases heard br a magistrate, 5 (21); criminal cases, 30 males (64), no females (5), total 30 (69); plaints entered 71 (57); amount sued for, £552 3s 4d (£B2B 19s 3d); applications heard in chambers, 4 (15); civil warrants'issued, 4 (5); summonses served within one mile. 27 (25); outside one mile, 22 (14); judgment summonses, 9 (1-); foreign processes, 25 (31); civil sum-, menses, 18 (11); children’s court, no males (1), one female (nil); ees fines, £B4 6s (£136 17s 6d). Golf Committee A profit of £8 on the recent ball was reported at a meeting df the committee of the Rangiora Golf Club on Thursday evening. The presideu. _«Mr p. G- Ellis) presided. It was decided to call a general meeting of the club soon to discuss a bunkering designed by Mr J. A. Clements, of ChristchurchJjsm i,,.. ftmdMibd Mr J. E. Aurisch has resigned his position as stock agent with the Rangiora branch of the New Zealand farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd., to join a stock firm in the North Island. He has been in Rangiora for about 15 months, and will leave for the north in two weeks. ' Walkuku Beach Water Supply Because of poor support frbm the leaseholders, the Rangiora-Waikuku Beach Domain Board decided at a meeting in Rangiora last evening that it could not proceed with the proposed high pressure water supply scheme for chairman, Mr J. Masonpresided. and Mr E. W. Freeman (Christchurch) discussed the cost of a suitable scheme with the board. . It. whs Bgreed ttist until leaseholders offered more support the cost of the scheme w as prohibitive. The “Jj had already spent more than £l5O to install a tank, it was stated, j>ut assistance from those who would benefit was heeded before the beach could be reticulated and a pumping station built Regent Theatre All the ramifications of romance and deadly swordplay which attended Cardinal Richelieu’s, statecraft cpmbmen 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 this afternoon and evening at the Regent-Theatre. Rangiora. On Tuesday afternoon and evening. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s _ fascinating drama, “The Flahfte Within, ’ will bo presented, with Herbert Mai shill and Ann Harding as the stars. On Thuis day evening, the brilliant Parisian comedy “Folies Bergere de Paris ’ will be shown, starring Merle Oberon and Maurice Chevalier. be reserved at Watson's, telephone 202. OXFORD POST OFFICE INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF BUSINESS TRANSACTED There has been considerably Increased business transacted at the Oxford Post-Office compared with that of the previous year.... For the year ended on September 30 there has been an increase of transactions amounting to 9966. The motor registrations have increased from 328 to 392, an increase of 66; radio licenses have increased from 227 to 325, an increase of 98; and toll calls from 2238 to 2417,-an increase of 179. The increase in the number of vouchers, excluding payments for; sustenance, has been 522. PRESENTATIONS TO TEACHER AT HORNBY The staff of the Hornby School assembled to sav good-bye to Mr B O. Penney, who has been transferred to the staff of Christchurch West Intermediate School, after two and a half years at Hornby. ... . ■ Mr Penney was with a wallet by the headmaster, Mr F. E. O’Flynn. ' ■ . At the general assembly of the school. Russell Allen (Form L.) expressed regret for all the pupils of the school, and wished the departing teacher success in his future career. Nancy Cook and Vida Sinclair made a presentation of a reading lamp tr I silver-plated calendar from the pupils. Confirmation Service , There was a large attendance of garlshioners at St. Colombus Church, Eornby, When a confirmation seivice was held by Bishop West-Watson, asr elsted by the Rev. Hubert Jones. There were 49 candidates, including a number from All Saints’ Churcn,. Prebbleton, and St Saviours’, Templeton.

FLOWER SHOW AT (CHEVIOT

PRESBYTERIANSHHOL t DISPLAY The Knox Presbyterian Church held its thirteenth afmual spring flower show and sale of work in the public hall, Cheviot. The exhibition of flowers was of a very high standard, and the judge, Mr Marshall (Christchurch), commented on the excellent blooms exhibited. The entries received totalled more than 200, an increase on last year’s show. Mrs C. W. Dalgety was the winner of the three champion blooms. Special prises were won as follows? —-Miss E. Sloss's special fpr most' points in the novice section, Mrs N. R. Grampton, 25 points: Mrs C. W. Dalgety’s special, most points dn the decorative section, Mrs A. -Williamson, 12 points,* Mrs T. Stevenson’s special for most pqints in the children’s section, Miss Kathleen Crampton, 12 points. The various stalls did good business during the afternoon and evening, and the success of the show was largely due to the efforts of the secretaries, Mrs T. Lockhart (sale of work), and Misses M, Hyde,' R. McAdam, E. Sloss (flower show), and the energetic committee. A quantity of farm produce was on sale, and 16 ’ fat sheep, which met with keen competition. During the' evening competitions were held and resulted as follows: Nail driving: Women, Mrs L. W. G. Cone; men, the Rev. W. H. Carroll. Candle lighting: Women, Miss R. McAflam; children, Thelma Lockheed.

ROYAL HUMNE SOCIETY’S AWARD

PRESENTATION TO WAIKARI MAN During an Interval at the rifle club dance in Waikari, opportunity was taken to present to Mr Joe McCreanor the Royal Humane Society’s certificate for his courage in saving the lives of two men who were in, difficulties in the Hurunul river. The presentation was made by Mr W. K. McAlpxne, chairman of the Waipara County Council, who congratulated McCreanor on his bravery, and spoke of the distinction conferred by a Humane Society award. Tennis Club’s Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Waikari Tennis Club was held with Mr B. J. Marsden presiding.' , The annual report and balance-sheet, which showed a credit balance of £lB 13s lOd, were adopted. In recognition of a her services to the club, Mrs B. L. Blunden was elected an honorary life member. - . • . . The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— President, Mr M. M. Friedlander; vice-presidents. Dr. J. B. Page, Messrs K. D. Anderson. H. Fhluips, F. Keppler J. W. Earl, and S, Boon; club captain, Mr L. P, Hcneybone; secretary, Mr_F. Shadbolt; assistant sfcretary Mrs Honeybone, treasurer, Mr R. Tucker, delegates to the Hurunui Sub-Associa-tion. Messrs Tucker and Boon. Mrs Friedlander’s gift of a cup to the club for mixed doubles play was accepted with thanks.

ELLESMERE SHOW

arrangements made by COMMITTEE Pinal arrangements for the annual show to be held on October 22 were made at a meeting of the general committee of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association held it leeston on Thursday, Mr H. O. Gardiner (president) presided. . Sympathy was extendedto the relatives of Messrs C. H. Hewlett and A. E. Rathgen, reference being made to the interest Mr Hewlett had taken in the association over a long period, and to the help he had given in various ways. , " . Messrs H. Glasson. K. Stewart, and I. Mercer were elected members. It was reported that a meeting of tne committee in charge of the better farming competitions had been, held and that nine entries had been received. The judges were Dr. I. W. Weston and Messrs J. W. Calder and Colin Mclntpsh. , It was reported that a start would be made in a few days with extensions and improvements to the sheep and cattle pens. The light horse committee was asked to have t%e fences for the jumping competitions improved, r

Leest&n Swimming Club

Mr T. N. Beckett presided over the annual meeting of the Leeston Swim-’ rriing Club, at which there was a good attendance. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £5 Bs. 1 Officers elected were;— Patron, Mr D. H. Reid; president, Mr D. A. Heybourn; vice-presidents. Messrs W. H. Cartwright, H. D.. Jones, and R. A. Burgess; captain, Mr T, N. Beckett; secretary. Mr K. B. Mabin; treasurer. Mr I. Smith; committee, Messrs T. N. Beckett, R. Jackson. R. Townshend, L. and A. Eddy, C. Reid, F. Amyes, I. Smith, D. Mercer, and K. Ridden, with four ladies to be added later. ’ November 7 was chosen a? opening day and arrangements Were made for a working bee to be held on October n. Violet Day Appeal A meeting of the Ellesmere branch of the Plunket Society was held, Mrs F. H. Mcllraith presiding. It WaS reported that the annual violet day appeal had raised £34 17s.

PHOTOGRAPH PRESENTED TO HORORATA SCHOOL

On Thursday afternoon Mr W. R. Oliver, president of the Hororata Returned Soldiers’ Association, presented a framed Photograph of King George V. to the school. Mr A., J. Harris chairman of the school committee) and Mr G. E. Cartwright (headmaster) thanked Mr Oliver and the Returned Soldiers’ Association for their gift, Hororata Girls’ Friendly Society Mrs Maclaverty presided at the annual meeting of the Hororata branch of the Girls” Friendly Society. The secretary submitted the report and balance-sheet, which showed a sfni&U credit* •fee following officers were, elected for : the ensuing year:—Patron,. the Rev. C. W. I. Maclaverty; head associate, Mrs Maclaverty; joint secretaries, Misses' M. and H. Maffey. Members werfe reminded that next meeting would be egg day for St. Saviour’s Orphanage. The Weather The meteorological, observations for September recorded by Mr . Jewell show that rain fell on nine dajte, the maximum fall being 48 points on September 12. The rainfall for September was 2.10 inches,'compared with 2.98 inches for September, 1935. The total rainfall for the present year is 51.7 inches, compared with 19.55 inches for the same period last year. Ten frosts were recorded, the heaviest being 10 .degrees on September 4.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING

MtCtt BETWEEN iAUPbI CLUBS A miniature rifle shooting match was fired on Thursday evening between members of the Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club and the Kaiapoi Returned Soldiers’ Association, and resulted in a win for the. Working Men’s Club by 508 points to 589. ' . ' Scores—K.W.M.C.; H. Trustrum 69, T. Capstick 69, J, Burnip 69 S. Richards 68, A. Munn, 68, G.-Hall 68. CL Stark 66, J. Cpwari 63, ■ T. Moody -68 Returned Soldiers’ Association; R. Fendall 70, P. Richards 68, J.'Hallams 65, R. Cjrimwood 64, A. Birst 64, G. Hirst 68, Sgi'S . : ■ Methodist Choir Concert The concert in eid of the Kaiapoi Methodist Church Choir in the church schoolroom on Thursday evening, attracted a large audience. The programme included violin duets by Messrs W. and W. J, ffutehlns. a violin solo by Mr W. J. by MesdameS Le Brun, L. Q. JBillcliH, Miss Hutchins, and Mr W. Hutches, and duets by Messrs J. H. Blackwell and W. Hutchins, Mrs W. Hutctons acttog as accompanist. The musical items were followed by a sketch by Misses M. Rollinson and J. Bennett, and a short play in which the character were taken by Miss M. barling, Messrs W. Green, Q. Wilson, and W. Green, jun. ,■ >■ • ■ Baptist Church Banner A sale of work organised by tim congregation Of the KaiapOi Baptist Church in aid of the church fwas held in, the Foresters’ Hall yesterday. There was a good attendance.' during' the afterhood and .and goods httractlVely displayed on the Various stalls met with a ready sale. In the evening items were given by Miss Q. Rogers’s pupils, Rangiora, and an ex* hibition of .acrobatic dancing by Miss Valerie Stojpsoh proved ah Additional attraction. , . Personal Mr and Mrs H. H. Blackwell are at present spending a holiday to Nelson. .Mr .t. p. Farrell, the newly-appointed headmaster of the Kaiapoi School, began his duties yesterday. 1 Mothers’ Union The monthly meeting of the kaiapoi branch of the Mothers’ Union was held when a service conducted by the vicar, the Rev. C. L. Sparrow, Was held in St. BatholomeWs Church at which tour new members Were admitted. The hostesses were McSdames H. P. Todd, E.-M, Fisher, E. Wilson, E. Hoyle, and Miss Griffiths. An address Was given by Mrs K- J. Marfiner (Suttmer), president of the Canterbury branches, on tod founding of toe Mother*’ Union. ,