NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21906, 6 October 1936, Page 7

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

MOUNTAINEERING and ■ tramping

club elects OFFICERS

activity because of transZTMmdties and bad weather was in the report presented to meeting of the Rangiora “Sneering and Tramping Club on evening, but the nope was that improved equipment better climbing condiresult in a more successful #6® ” f o uow. Reference was made election of Mr J. D. Pascoe, a » of the club, as a Fellow &S Royal Geographical Society, and Rwarrival of Mr R. Drummond, 'J rtderpresident of the West *?ranch of the Canterbury MounCosSt^„ 2 Club, at Oxford, where he a member of the Rangiora financial statement showed d rtldit of £1 Ss 2d•president (Mr A. S. Logan) prea full attendance. *s*L-ers -were elected as follows: R. Drummond: president, Wn $ Logan; vice-presidents, J D Pascoe and G. W. Watson;. Mr A. S. Logan; committee, Stßr»ta,A. G. Banfield, A. and D. Kinley. • the meeting. Mr Pascoe lantern slides illustrating a iKbve address on his recent exuSitonß in the glaciated watershed $ Adams rive.' on the West Cdkst Tennis Competitions As the Fernside Tennis Club has JKdrawn its junior team from the Canterbury Sub-Association’s and entered a team in grade, both these Wes have been redrawn. Following frT&e amended matches for the first Olay on Saturday:— intermediate grade—Sefton A v. B. at Sefton; Oxford v. SwanS at Oxford; Ohoka v. Eyreton Tohoka; Rangiora v. Kaiapoi, at SLriorr Cust v. Woodend, at Cust; V. Southbrook, at Loburn; v. Sefton, at .iS. Woodend v. Loburn, at vktkmi’ Southbrook v. Amberley, at Srodk; United v. Amberley Rangiora.

Personal

J. Gunneen, of Christcurch, has }*< m appointed stock agent - at the HateiOM branch of the New Zealand Co-operative Association, ItMnpkce Mr J * E ‘ Aurisch ' who haj resigned* 'Mf fi. H. Ellis, who recently retimedlrom the electrical department iif the Rangiora Borough Council dter eight years’ service to join the the North Canterbury Electric PdWtt.Boafd. was met by the council jh# last evening and presented with in electric toaster and a leather bag. During the absence on sick leave of jit A. Brought, Mr T. Page (Christchurch) is relieving at the Rangiora branch of the Union Bank of Australia Mi v

BtUtffiCd Soldiers’ Executive It WaS to a meeting of the executive of the Rangiora Returned Soldiers'- Association on Saturday evening that a grant of £5 had been iMde to a deserving Rangiora family from the Ahzac commemoration stamp funi The president (Mr J. W. Mac-leod)-presided at the meeting. It was decided to hold an armistice parade to St John’s Anglican Church cu November 14. The resignation of Mr f l . Hunt was accepted and Mr *l. Keatias was elected an honorary. merir- \ ter * ' ' \ . Excursion to Hill’s Bush An excursion to Hill’s Hush was made by 11 members of the Rangiora Mountaineering and Tramping Club oa Sunday. Some members clunbea ! Mount K&ratu, three reaching the namnit

Regent Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s powerful drama, “The Flame Within,” starring Herbert Marshall, Ann Harding, and Maureen O’Sullivah, will be presented this afternoon and evening at the Regent fTheatre, Eangiora. It is enptkng entertainment from start to finifth. Seats may be reserved at Watmb'h.telephone 202. . ..

BRANCH OP NATIONAL PARTY

DISTRICT COMMITTEE FORMED AT CHEVIOT

A public meeting was- held in the Presbyterian Hdll, Cheviot, for forming a district branch committee to work m the interests of the National party. The county chairman (Mr J. Paton) presided over an attendance of about 25 residents. Mr J. A. Poulton, organiser for the party, explained the need of district co-operation to assist the candidate at the next, general election. He said that a branch had been formed at Rangiora, where a meeting would be held to-day to elect a provincial delegate on the executive of the party. The Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes also emphasised the need of assistance in every part of the electorate, for with the present legislation, he said, the revenue derived from trades unions provided the Labour party with strong organising power. On the motion of Commander D. G. H.- Bush, seconded by Mr C. A. Mowat, it was decided to form a district branch committee.

The following committee was elected with power to add:—Commander D. G. H. Bush, Messrs E. Edridge, A. Gillanders, B. B. Martin, J. Paton, D. McLaren, C. A. Mowat, C. G. Abbott, C. W. Dalgety, W. A. Douglafe, P. F. Childs, I. White. T. Edridge, G. R. Macdonald, and G. L. Rutherford, and Mrs D. G. H. Bush. The election of a secretary was deferred until., the next meeting. Mr E. Edridge was appointed delegate to attend the meeting to be held at Rangiora.

HANMER PROGRESS LEAGUE

IMPROVEMENTS TO TOWNSHIP

DISCUSSED

A general meeting of the Hamper Springs Progress League was held in the Hanmer Hall on Thursday evening, with Mr D. L. Rutherford presiding. The purpose of the meeting was to consolidate the various ideas on township improvements into something definite, and to give the Amuri County Council a statement of improvements desired. ( . , A committee was set up, consisting of Messrs J. Carson, P, Cross, L. G. Lapthorn, and J. Ponton, who were deputed to inspect the township area and draw up a list of requirements to be submitted to the Progress League. It was decided to approach the Department of Health about the completion of the reticulation of water suoply to the township. The meeting strongly supported the executive’s action in endeavouring to have a Government rebate oh the street lighting charge and so allow for a larger slim to be spent on township improvements. It was decided to ask the Departpient of Health if fire plugs could be provided near houses recently erected, and it was also decided to approach the Commissioner of Crown Lands in the matter of wording of notices for disposal of local sections. for September

The total rainfall for the month was 3.05 inches, the number of days on which rain fell being 14, The maximum fall was .on September 13, when 96 points were recorded.: Total hours of sunshine 'for the month amounted to 190.3, There were 18 frosts, the maximum i of 13.7 degrees being on Sep•,teihber 8.

WHITEBAIT FISHERMEN

MEETING AT KAIAPOI DISCUSSES RULING

The ruling of the Labour Department that men oh relief should be stopped from fishing for whitebait to protect registered fishermen with boats and nets, was discussed at a meeting of relief men and Mr C. Morgan Williams, M.P., at Kaiappi yesterday; A motion was carried that ho registered unemployed men in Kaiapoi snail hawk whitebait for sale but should be allowed to catch fish for use in his own home or for sale in the Christchurch auction market. After discussing the matter with the Labour Department, Mr Williams advised the men that the Department had agreed to accept the arrangements about whitebait. However, fishermen oh sustenance would not be allowed to compete with registered fishermen. Band Concert The Kaiapoi Brass Band visited the Pines Beach on Sunday afternoon and gave a programme of selections. A collection m aid of the band funds realised £2 2s 6d.

CRICKET AT HORORATA

DABFIELD BEATEN IN COMPETITION MATCH

In the Malvern Cricket Association’s competition, which was begun on Saturday, 'Darfield beat Hororata by 30 runs. „ _ . J Personal Mr B. McKenzie has been spending a short holiday with his parents, Mr and Mrs A. McKenzie, “West End, Rosendale (GhristchurchL is spending a holiday with Misses Maffey, "Glen Alton,” Hororata.

SHEFFIELD GIRLS’ CLUB

Miss Mary Band presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Sheffield Girls’ dub, which was held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association s roohi reCelitly. Mrs Johnson Bush) gave a Very interesting demonstration on smocking. The flour bag competition, which was judged by Mrs. Johnson, resulted as follows; Misses S. Cooper and T. Searle (eoual) 1, Elsie Cooper 2, Betty Rennie 3T Miss Elsie Cooper was el The d hostesses for tJ^f^^Graw 6 Miss Mary Band and Miss Ira Craw ford ‘ Loyal Malvern Lodge The annual church parade of the Loyal Malvern Lodge, _Np. 6247. toOP M.U.. was held at the Waddin'gton Methodist Church on Sunder morning, There was a good attend ahce of members. The district Grand Master Bro, G. Barnes, and other representatives from Christchurch and Coleridge Lodges were present. The service was conducted by the »^ e W L long, who gavaa fine address, his subject being The World’s Greatest Need.”

presentation at springfield

' Bowlers and railwayman met rem™ln the b>U, to say S n Parris, who has beeh transterre l to GhristchurCte 6h had been secretary of the nlub ionfc lust four years. b °The |fimlfß? Mr&E. S^dercock, eJogild Sr || notes.

OXFORD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

BY-LAW CONFIRMED ABOUT

SHOWMEN’S LICENSES

The thirty-first annual meeting of the Oxford Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held, with the president, Mr F. J, Gorton, presiding. Reference was made by the president to the Hon. R. Moore, whose death had occurred recently, and who had been patron of the association since its inception. The meeting confirmed the resolution of the committee making a new by-law for the licensing of showmen. Mr James Budge, who has left the district, was made an honorary life member of the association. The annual balance-sheet showed a healthy financial position. The income was £504 12s 6d and the expenditure £502 12s Id, leaving a small credit balance, as was anticipated in the interim statement made after the show. The following were elected the committee for the ensuing year;— Messrs C. H. Bassett, T. J. Blain, A. E. Cross, H. G. Cross, J. T. Croy, T. Doody, C. C. Early, F. W. Engelbrecht, A. A. Fantham, F, J. Gorton, E. J. Grimsey, D. J. Hawke, M. H. Johnston, R. E. Judson, L. H. Leslie, F. Loffhageri, R. Macaulay, T. Mehrtens, E. W. Meyer, J. E. H. McGrath, J. T. Perham, W, A. B. Reed, J. J. Skurr, W. J. Skurr, Stanley Skurr, E. H. Thompson, and Alf. Winter. Officers were elected as follows: President, Mr A. E. Cross: senior vicepresident, Mr W. A. B, Reed; junior vice-president, Mr Alf. Winter; treasurer, Mr E. C. R. Inwood; auditors, Messrs W. A. Virtue and P. Fisher. Four new members were elected. After a long discussion it was decided to hold the 1937 show on April 1, and during the year consideration would be given to altering the day of future shows to Saturday. PUAHA The rainfall for September as recorded by Mr J. Harty, Puaha, was 4.45 inches. The maximum fall was l.SSin on September 13. Rain fell on 13 days. The total rainfall to date is 54.12 inches. The rainfall for Sepr tember. 1935, was 4.31 inches. OKUTI VALLEY The rainfall for Little River, as recorded bv Mr D. Richards, Okutl Valiev, for September, was 5.57 inches. The maximum fall was 1.98 inches on September 13. Rain fell on 12 days. The total rainfall to date is 62.04 in. and for the same period last year was 38.42 in. The rainfall for September. 1933, was 4.59 in. WEST EYRETON The West Eyreton Tennis Club held the official opening of the courts for the coming season on Saturday. Visitors were present from Oxford, Cust, Carleton,. and Swannanoa. The president, Mr R. Bennett, weL corned all present, and declared the courts open. Mrs R. Bennett played the first ball.

YALDHURST FARMERS* UNION

ENTERTAIN

The Yaldhurst branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union entertained members of the Yaldhurst and Belfast Women’s Division and members of the Waimairi Farmers’ Union. Mr T. A. Guy presided, and welcomed the visitors. The first part of the evening was spent with impromptu speeches. The speakers were Messrs F. McArthur, S. Farquhar, E. Meyers, A. Franks, T. Morton, K. Boyle, and T. A, Guy. Dr. Weston, Canterbury _ Agricultural College (Lincoln), who judged the speakers, placed them as follows: Mr Fatquhar 1, Mr McArthur 2, Mr Ivitsysrs 3 Dr. Weston spoke on “The Correct Way to Keep Farm Accounts.” Mr Watt also spoke.

Personal

Mr and Mrs J A. Crawford <Yaldhurst), who have beert touring South Australia with the New Zealand Farmers’ party, have returned home.

AKAROA DOMAIN TENNIS CLUB’S OPENING

There was a large attendance at the opening day of the Akaroa Domain Tennis Club, which took place on Saturday in ideal Weather. The Mayor, Mr F. R. E. Davis, president of the club, congratulated the members on the splendid condition of their courts and finances, and wished them every success in the coming season. Mr C. W. Leete, who had been a foundation - member of the two Akaroa clubs, also spoke congratulating the members on the healthy state of their club.

A clock golf competition was won by Mrs F. C. Newton and Mr C. de Pass.

RAINFALL AT KIRWEE FOR SEPTEMBER

Rain fell on 12 days during the month of September With a maximum fall of 35 points on September 12. The total fall for the month Was 1.95 inches, compared with 2.94 inches for 1935, and 2.05 inches for 1934. The total fall for the nine months ended September 30 was 28.54 inches, against 14.56 inches for the same period last year, and 22.79 inches for 1934.