NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21905, 5 October 1936, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

TUAHIWI DRAINAGE SCHEME WORK TO BEGIN 'THIS WEEK A Start with the drainage scheme at Tuahiwi will probably be made this week the cusintsT m charge of the Skyriv«|protective scheme (Mr B. Mclntyre) having been advised that it will be undertaken. About four miles of’drains will be laid to take water into the Cam river, and. up to 30 men under No. 5 scheme will be employed. These will be drawn from Tuahiwi, ‘‘Stagnant water has been lying at Tuahiwi ever since the floods last February,’’ Mr Mclntyre said on Saturday. “This has affected the water supply of the settlement, and there is also the danger of an epidemic breaking out. The scheme will be of great benefit not only to the Maoris but also to the general community.” . _ The scheme was drawn up following a conference among Judge Harvey, Of the Native Land Court. Mr McIntyre, and leading Tuahiwi residents. It dll be controlled by Mr Mclntyre. Outbreak of Fire Fire broke out in a store-room above the -cake and confectionery shop in Victoria street, occupied by. Mr, Frederick W. Wilson, about 1 o’clock yesterday morning, and practically gutted the upper part of the wooden building. The contents of the shop and of. a store behind used by John Jphnston. Ltd., were damaged by smoke and wa ter. When the Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade was called, the fire had a strong hold, but it was soon under control and the flames were prevented from spreading to adjoining wooden buildings. Owned by Mr William B. Johnston, the building was insured with the New Zealand Insurance Company but the amount of the cover was not ascertainable yesterday. There is also a policy for £l5O on the stock and contents of the shop. A defective electric light fitting in the store is thought to have been the cause of the fire, ■ United Sports Club’s Opening There was a very large attendance of members, friends, and visitors at the opening of the United Bowling, Croquet, and Tennis Club, Rangiora, on Saturday afternoon. Bowlers; and croquet players from Christchurch and North Canterbury districts spent an enjoyable afternoon playing friendly games, and exhibition tennis matches were played hy C. Angas and R. Browning and H. A. Barnett and G. Ollivier, each pair winning a set, 6-5. The president of the club (Mr P. T. Ager) welcomed the visitors and declared the season open, wishing members every success. Miss Mary Ager rolled up kitty and Mrs Ager played the first bowl. Mr Browning (vicepresident of the Canterbury % Lawn Tennis Association) also extended best wishes for an enjoyable season. Church Services Youth day in Presbyterian churches throughout the Dominion was observed with special services at the John Knox Church, Rangiora, yesterday. The Rev. J. A. F. Watson was the preacher, an-’ his subjects were “The Joy of Worship” and “The Reality of Worship.” The morning service was a Sunday school- one, and items were given by the junior choir. Miss M. Yates sang “There is a Green Hill.” Miss J. Keir and Mr V. J. Corbett read the lessons at the Bible class service in the evening. Gifts of flowers were made by children at the morning service at the Rangiora Methodist Church, and these were later distributed at the hospitals. Miss D. Ayers sang a solo, and the Rev. T, Coatswc. "i preached an appropriate sermon. An Inter-denominational youth rally under the auspices of the Rangiora Ministers’ Association was held in the Salvation Army Hall yesterday afternoon, when the speaker was Adjutant E, Chandler. Educational institute Support for the Rangiora High School was sought from primary school teachers in th district by a deputation which waited on a meeting of the Ashley branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute in Rangiora on Friday evening.. The deputation consisted of Messrs C. I. Jennings (chairman o* the uoard of Governors of the school), W. A. Banks. N. Goldsbury (members of the board), and J. E. Strachan (principal). Mr Strachan invited members Of the institute to insp :ct the Carnegie Corporation’s gift of art teaching .material to the high school, and the invitation was accepted for October 13. _ ' A deputation consisting of Messrs H. A. Bennett and G. M. Morgan, president and secretary respectively Of the North Canterbury Cricket Sub-Asso-ciation, rsked that a cricket competition be instituted among primary schools, and a committee was set UP to consider the possibility of one for the Rangiora. Kaiapoi, Sefton. Woodend, and Amberley schools. It was thought that the smaller schools should play friendly* matches. Unemployment Allocation A decrease of two in the number of relief workers in the Rangiora district who will receive sustenance payments Is shown in the 'unemployment allocation for this week, compared with that for last week. Details of the allocation are as follows, with last Week’s figures given in parenthesis:— Sustenance, 110 (112) ; No. 5 scheme. 81 (51). * Control of Afforestation Control of afforestation in Canterbury was discussed at length by the Advise y Committee on Tree Planting lin North Canterbury at a meeting in Rangiora on Friday evening. It was decided to suggest to the committee set up by the recent local body conference called by the Canterbury Progress League that central authorities . such as afforestation boards covering large areas should control all plans in the province. Mr ,P. R. Climie (organiser of the Progress League) attended the meeting of the committee. Personal Mr and Mrs J. Boyd, who left Rangiora recently to reside in Christchurch, were entertained by parishioners of the Rangiora Catholic Church at a Social evening on Saturday. Father J. A. McKay presented Mrs Boyd with a handbag and Mr Boyd with a pipe. Methodist Tenni; Club The Rangiora ; Methodist Tennis Clul opened its season on Saturday afternoon." There was a good attendance of members and visitors, and the president (the Rey. T. Coatsworth) performed the opening, Inter-Borough Billiards - An annual inter-borough billiards contest between Kaiapoi and Raugion has been decided upon by player; from both towns, and knock-out tour naments in each will be begun this week. The winners will meet in s match fer a gold medal, and a trdphj ' has also been given for the highes ' break. The final this year will b( played In Rangiora* and the contes will .be decided before the end of thi .month. v Regent Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s. powerfu drama, “The Flame Within,” starrim Herbert Marshall, Ann Harding, an; . Maureen O’Sullivan, will be presente; i' to-morrow .afternoon and evening a ' the Regent Theatre, Rangiora, It i . engrossing entertainment from star to finish. Seats may be reserved a _ Watson’s, telephone 202.

KAIAPOI WORKING MEN’S CLUB OFFICIAL OPENING FOR SEASON , The official opening erf the Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club Bowling Club took place on Saturday afternoon. The president (Mr H. Tavendale), in the presence of a large gathering of members and Visitors, in a. brief opening address welcomed the visiting bowlers and ladies and expressed the wish that under the pleasant weather conditions prevailing all would have an enjoyable afternoon. . , Mr W. Healy, president of the centre, extended congratulations to the club on the excellent condition of the Seen and its appointments and wished i members success. The Mayor (the Rev. W. H. A. Vickery) also welcomed the visitors and wished the club a successful season. , „ , , .. Master Raymond Tavendale then threw the jack, and Mrs Tavendale sent down the first bowl amid applause, and the president declared the season open. Representatives from Aulsebrooks, Papanul, Canterbury, Rifccarton, Edgeware, Belfast, Kaiapoi, Returned Soldiers’ Association, and Beckenham Clubs took part in friendly games between rinks chosen by the president and vice-president. Young People’s Day Young People’s Day was observed at St, Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Kaiapoi, yesterday, when the younger members of the cohgregatlon assisted at the services, which were conducted by the Rev. G. W. Hercus. Personal Mr and Mrs G. Aitken are at present spending a holiday at Timaru. Defence Rifle Shooting The Kaiapoi Defence Rifle Club opened its season on Saturday afternoon with a handicap match, the conditions being 11 shots at 200 yards and 10 shots at 300 yards. , ■ The following / were the leading scores:— 200. 300, Hep. Total. H, James •. 53 46 scr 99 R, Fendall .. 54 43 I 98 J. Ball .. .. 54 42 2 98 F. Bryden ~ 52 44 1 97 J. Bryden .. 51 44 scr 95 H. Martyn .. 49 42 3 94 J. Johnston .. 46 40 8 94 J. Tait .. . . 45 38 8 91 CHEVIOT A. AND P. ASSOCIATION meeting of committee A committee meeting of the Cheviot Agricultural and Pastoral ■Association was held, with the president, Mr W. A. Douglas, presiding. _ . . Messrs W. A. Douglas, C. England* and the secretary were appointed a sub-committee to arrange a suitable date for the next show. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs W. A. Douglas, C. G. Abbott. G. Telfer, and C. F. Holton, was appointed to discuss the secretary’s and treasurer’s salary, and the prize money for the show. Mr J. A. McClintock was appointed a member of the association. The Amuri Agricultural and Pastoral Association advised that it had accepted the gift of a trophy from Mr G. O, Rutherford for annual competition in a class for the North Canterbury champion hunter. The first competition for the trophy would be held at the Amuri annual show in March in 1937, and is to be followed alternatively at Cheviot-and Ha warden shows, the order to be arranged at a later date. TEMPLETON SWIMMING ; club ■ 1 ANNUAL MEETING HELD The annual meeting of the Tem-; pleton Swimming Club was held recently. , v *„,, The report showed a satisfactorybalance. The season was marred by unsatisfactory weather conditions, and no children’s competitions could be carried out. Two cups had been received from the Robert Smith Trust Committee for junior competition. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr G. Barnes, vice-president, Mr O’Grady, secretary and treasurer, Mr P. Schroeder; captain, Mr Mclnnes; vice-captains. Mr H. Kissell and Miss P. Kissell; handicappers, Mr Taylor and Mr G. Barnes; auditor, Mr G. Playle; committee, Miss O’Grady, Messrs Joblin, ; Wright, sen., P. Wright, jun. ADDRESS AT DARFIELD Miss B. J. Hardie, principal of the Girls’ School, Jagadhri, India, visited • Darfleld and gave a very interesting ' address ic the members of the Presby- ; terian Women’s Missionary Union and • Mothers’ Union, in the Memorial Hall. - Miss Hardie outlined the work being done in the Punjab by the missionaries. The chair was occupied by . Mrs W. T. Cooke. '.