NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21974, 24 December 1936, Page 7

NORTH CANTERBURY

FINAL ATTRACTIONS CANCELLED RANGIORA'S FESTIVITY WEEK Rain yesterday morning made necessary the cancellation of three more features of Festivity Week in Rangiora. These were the entertainments by Mephisto, the parade of the Rangiora Brass Band, and the open-air dance which was to have been held in Victoria Park last evening. Festivity Week this year promised to be very successful, but most of the special attractions have had to be cancelled either because of the infantile paralysis epidemic or because of wet weather. Gatherings that were held, however, were well patronised and thoroughly enjoyed by people from both town and country. The week will end to-day, and the window "spotting" competition conducted by shopkeepers will close this evening. Decorations in High street will remain in place until the New Year. Retailers had a busy day yesterday, and are expecting a record turnover to-day. Prospects are for a very bright Christmas Eve, and shops will not close until 10 o'clock this evening. The holiday will extend until Monday, and there will be similar arrangements next week for New Year. . Cherry Crops Damaged Coming when the ±ruit had just matured, steady rain during the last few days has caused considerable damage to cherry crops in the Rangiora district. At the Hayland orchards, Okuku, nearly the entire crop has been ruined, and the orchards have been closed to the public. A grower Tn Rangiora does not expect to pick more than 30 pounds of first-grade cherries, compared with his normal picking of about 250 pounds. Personal Messrs W. T. N. Keir, J. M. Fraser, L. P. Devlin, W. C. McCracken, and C. Taylor, of Rangiora, will leave today to spend Christmas at Havelock. Regent Theatre A particularly brilliant programme ( of laughter and comedy will be presented this afternoon and evening and to-morrow (Chrislmas Day) afternoon and evening, at the Regent Theatre, Rangiora. Grade Fields will be seen in her latest comedy success, "Look Up and Laugh," supported by four of England's leading comedians. Acclaimed by the critics overseas as "Gracie's funniest film." "Look Up and Laugh" is a perfect feast of entertainment. On Saturday (Boxing Day), afternoon and evening. Rafael Sabatini's great masterpiece, "Captain Blood, - ' will be presented, with the new star. Erroll Flynn, in the lead. Seats may be reserved at Watson's, telephone 202. ,

SOCIAL EVENINGS AT WAIKUKU Miss Mavis Cross was the guest of honour at a social evening organised by the Waikuku Basketball Club and held in the local hall. Music was played by Miss Iris Eder, Miss Cross, Miss Sheppard, and Mr A. I. Sheppard playing supper extras. Mr Clem Lindsay was master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Ward and Mr Peach. Bagpipe selections were played by Mr Ivan Peters, and a solo was sung by Mrs A. Petrie. Miss D. Sincock recited and Mr Ray Sheppard gave selections on the accordion. On behalf of the club, Miss N. Ford presented Miss Cross with a gift of stainless knives as a token of appreciation of her services. She also called upon Miss Cross to open the parcels brought with the best wishes of all present for her future happiness. Miss Cross and Mr E. Bradshaw responded. Those present included Mcsdames P. Maddison, Ellis, J. McMillan, J. Scott, L. J. Sheppard, E. Tomlinson, M. G. Hopkins, A. Petrie, H. A. Orchard, H. Tomlinson, D. Morriss. RjjKing, Misses Mavis Cross, Olive Cross, Noeline Ford, Joyce Maddison, Eileen Ward, Averil King, Linley Morris, Iris Eder. Gwyneth Wilson, Rhoda Morris, Phyllis Wilson, Ruby Moody, R. Orr, Averil Sheppard, Marjorie Gregg, Nancy Pickard, Jean Wyllie, Kathleen Wyllie, Annie Wyllie, Noeline Masters. Betty Crawford, Joyce Ashworth, Ethel Ellis, K. Wyllie, Ivy Rudd, Martha Rudd, Josie Moody, Nancy Petrie, Dulcie Sincock, J. Dymock, M. Dymock. A card match was held in aid of the Woodend school funds. Prizes were won by Mrs E. Heney, Mrs J. Solomon, Mrs F. Browne, Miss Doggett, Mrs W. Muir, Mrs A. H. Johnstone, Mrs Wilson, Messrs C. Bennett, H. Hoskins, Cowey, W. Steele, Doggett, R. O'Neill, D. Mcintosh. Mr W. Moody won the half-way prize. A competition held by the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union v/as won by Mr J. Drabble and Mrs L. J. White, both of Kaiapoi. A competition run by the Croquet Club was won by Mr A. Whitlow. Mr R. Burnet, chairman of the school committee, thanked the donors of prizes for the euchre match.

AKAROA PERSONAL ITEMS Mr A. Hemingway (Auckland), formerly of Akaroa, is on a holiday visit to his mother, Mrs E. E. Hemingway, Akaroa. Mr and Mrs Yewen Whelch and Miss Tompkins (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs Geo. Whelch (Akaroa), for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Mr and Mrs W. B. Ramsay (Akaroa), accompanied by their son and daughter, left on Monday for a motor tour of the North Island, via Napier, Lake Taupo, Rotorua, and Russell. Miss Mary Henning, who has been at Timaru, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs B. W. Henning ("Crookston," Akaroa). Mrs W. W. Reid (Akaroa) has returned from a holiday visit to Christchurch. CROQUET AT WAIAU Members of the Edgeware Croquet Club visited Waiau recently to play a friendly match with the local club. A cake guessing competition was won by Mrs J. Casserley. CRICKET AT SPRINGSTON Playing in the Ellesmere Sub-Asso-ciation's cricket competition at Springston, the home team beat Tai Tapu by 48 runs. Batting for Springston the highest scores were made by H. Grimwood 40, A. Riordan 20, K. Woods 39, C. Reid 13, W. Leslie not cut 18. Batting for Tai Tapu the highest scores were G. Macartney 33, L. Wills 32, J. Ryan 15, R. Morten 10. The best bowlers for Tai Tapu were G. Macartney, four for 40, T. Morten, two for 47, and D. Morten, one for 14. Bowling for Springston C. Reid took six for 49 and A. Riordan four for 25. —ISOCIAL AT RUSSELL'S FLAT At the Christmas social evening held in the schoolroom, prizes of Christmas fare given by Mrs Ryan, Mrs Amyes, Mr J. Stewart, and Mr J. Pritchett, were won by Mrs Cooper, Mrs Hawkins, Mr Bloor, and Mr Vaughan. Halfway prizes were won by Miss Hawkins and Mr T. Yandle, and consolation prizes by Mr D. Searle and Miss M. Duncan. A cake given by Mrs Duncan was«»fon by Mrs Ryan and a ham by,

Miss E. Duncan. After supper a dance was held, Mr Scott being master of ceremonies. Women's Division At the monthly meeting of the Women's Division, Mrs Palmer presided. It was decided not to have a January meeting owing to the busy time. Mrs Long, of Sheffield, addressed the members on the meaning of the women's creed. Miss Amyes demonstrated how to make a Christmas cake look attractive. Competitions were won m the flower section by Mrs Palmer. Mrs Cooper, Mrs Hawke. Thrift article, Miss Amyes, Miss Hawkins, Mrs Cooper; mince tart, Mrs Cooper and Mrs Hawke. Miss I. Hawkins (first equal) fancy biscuits. Personal Notes Miss F. Wason is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs T. Wason. Mrs W. Williams is spending a few days in Geraldine. Mrs J. Henry has returned home after a holiday in South Canterbury.