SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC POWER

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22072, 21 April 1937, Page 4

SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC POWER

AMURI AND CHEVIOT COUNTIES MINISTER’S REPLY TO BOARD The supply of electric power to the Amuri and Cheviot counties was again discussed by the North Canterbury Electric Power Board at its meeting in Rangiora yesterday. In answer to its requests for some relief from the annual rental of £450 for each of two sub-stations, one at Waipara and the other at Culverden, as proposed by the Public Works Department, the board received the following letter from the Minister for Public Works (the Hon. R. Semple):— , _ ' . “When I was in North Canterbury at the end of last year, members of your board and others pointed out to me the need for an extended electricity supply in' the Amuri and Cheviot counties. I understood then that the chief difficulty was the construction of a main line from your present mam supply point at Southbrook to a suitable point in the northern part of your area about 50 miles distant. I now understand that the department has offered to erect a transmission line as far as Culverden and to install the necessary sub-stations at a cost, of about £30,000, provided that your board takes power on the department s ordinary conditions of supply. “The Public Works Department has no authority to make grants to the local authority to assist it in carrying out work of this nature and, in offering to build the main line as far as Culverden as part of its general system I am of opinion that the department has gone as far as it can reasonably be expected to go. I understand, since the deputation from your board waited upon me, that the demand for power' in Hanmer may be considerably increased, and hope that in consequence it may be possible for you to accept the offer that had previously been made to you." . It was decided that the chairman of the board (Mr L. B. Evans) and the Engineer-Secretary’ (Mr A. Buckingham) should go to Wellington and interview the Minister and officials of the department in an effort to reach some satisfactory solution of the difficulty. HARVEST HOME DANCE AT WEST MELTON One of the most successful gatherings, both socially and financially, held in the West Melton Hall for some time, took place on Wednesday evening, when a harvest home dance, organised by Mr R. Stillwell, Christchurch, in conjunction with the West Melton School Committee, was held. The decorations and novelties were in keeping with the occasion, and were carried out .by Mr Stillwell and helpers. The hall was transformed into a farmyard. Sheaves of oats and vegetables of every kind were arranged artistically around the hall, and in one corner of the stage was a stack. Across the ceiling were rows of straw with vegetables hanging from it. The hall was filled with residents of West Melton. Visitors were present from Templeton, Christchurch, Darfield, Aylesbury, Kirwee, Halkett, Burnham, Lincoln, Rolleston, and Weedons. „ Dancing was enjoyed to the music of the Rialto Hayseeds Orchestra, Christchurch, who played a full programme of old and new dances. The attractions included a rural Monte Carlo, the winners being Miss Edith Dawson and Mr H, Chappell; also a sheaf obstacle waltz, the winners of which’ were Mr A.. Summerfleld and partner; A vegetable dance was won by Mr lan Walker and partner. Extras were played by Mrs W, Hayes (West Melton). For the nondancers, competitions were held in tMe. supper-room. The most successful card players were:—Women: Mrs W. Hayes 1, Miss U. Fowler 2, Mrs Allen (consolation prize). Men; Mr R. Mugford 1, Mr Q. Fowler and Mr A. Stewart (equal) 2. In the play-off Mr Fowler was awarded the prize. A consolation prize was given to Mr Allen (Christchurch). A guessing competition was held during the evening. The winners were Mr L. O’Connor and Master Trevor Fairbairn, During an interval Mr H. E. Cross, chairman of the school committee, expressed the committee’s thanks to Mr Stillwell and to Mrs Naylor, also to the members of the band for the assistance they had all given. Mr Cross presented Miss Betty Archie with a box of chocolates, given by Mrs Naylor, for selling most tickets. Master Harold Boag, runner-up, also received a box of chocolates, given by Mrs G. Kenny. WAIPARA-OMIHI PLUNKET SOCIETY «■ ■ The annual meeting of the WalparaOmlhi sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held, with Mrs B. Symonds (vice-president) presiding. Last year’s officers were all reelected, with the addition of Mrs G. McLean to the committee. > The following were elected as an entertainment committee; Mesdames Campbell, D. Little, L. Doak, J. J. Wyllle. D. McLachlan, A. McLachlan, H. Munro, A. Stackhouse, P. King, A. Conway, and W. Pqtton. It was arranged to have a ball, soonRifle Shooting The weekly shoot- of the Glenmark Miniature Rifle Club was held. The following were the scores:—-F. Quigley 70, A. Wright 69, E. Whyte 68, G. Williams 68, L. Doak 67, A. Aydon 67, M. Gainsford 67, ’B. Mitchell 67, H. Symonds 66, L. McGuckin 66, A. Death wick 64, W. Cunningham 63, A. Reeves 63, N. Mahon 63, G. M. Hare 63, L. Baxter 62, R. Sloss 61. R. Laredo 61. R. Thomson 61. MEDBURY PERSONAL NOTES Mr T. Pattison (Christchurch), who has been spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs G. Topp (Medbury), has returned home. Miss Sheila Titheridge (Christchurc) is the guest of Mr and Mrs H. Brooker, “Ediedale,” Medbury, Mr and Mrs C. F. Earnshaw and daughter, who have been spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs Sealey (Addington), have returned to Medbury. CULVERDEN MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB The weekly shoot of the Culverden Men’s Miniature Rifle Club was held in the Culverden Hall on Monday. The following are the best scores: T. Woodward ■ 70, W, Hamilton 70, A. Kingsbury 69, J. Drage 69, D. Henshaw 68, J. Crothall 68, J. Draper 68, M. Dynes 67, V. Rivers 67, D, Millard 67, E. Black 67, H. Hempenstall 66, Geo. Mockett 66, R. Boot 66, J. Thompson 65, P. Hamilton 65, T. Smith 65, N. Ross 63, R. Moor 61, M Milne 61. __ ‘LADBROOKS SCHOOL . COMMITTEE The April meeting of the Ladbrooks School Committee was held, with Mr R. J. Ware presiding. _ The number of pupils on. the roll was reported to be 40, Several improvements and repairs have been carried out on the fences and grounds. Arrangements were made for Coronation Day, and parents and friends are invited to attend a gathering,

AKAROA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

WINTER SHOW ABANDONED Mr F. R. E. Davis (president) presided at a committee meeting of the Akaroa Horticultural Society, when it was decided to hold a'spring show in September, and to abandon the winter show in May. It was decided to call a meeting in August and to have the rose show and summer show in November and February respectively. Rugby Football A well-contested match was played on’the Akaroa Recreation Ground between the Akaroa High School and the United Bays junior teams. The game resulted in a win for High School by 13 points to 11. The scorers for High School were L. Kearney (two tries), F. Kotlowski (one try), and N. Prendergast (a field goal). For United Bays, R. O’Connor (one try) and Don Mould (two tries) were the scorers. J. Shepherd converted one try. Mr .O. Eves was referee. ( Personal Mr W. W. Reid (Akaroa), accompanied by Mrs Reid, left yesterday for Wellington to attend the Road Transport Alliance meeting. Mr Jr H. Hodgson, who has been visiting friends at Akaroa, left on Monday by air for Palmerston North, then to Auckland to rejoin H.M.A.S. Australia. Hospital Visiting Committee The members of the Akaroa Women’s Hospital Visiting Committee held a most successful gift shop when a good sum was raised. The following were the competitions winners;— Dinner (given by committee members), Mr L. J, Vangioni; electric toaster (given by Mrs F. A. Lewthwaite), Mrs A. M. Helps; cup and saucer, Mrs F. L. Kearney; tin of biscuits, Mr C. Glynan; basket (given by Mrs Shepherd), Mr P. G. Riches; chocolates, Mrs L. A. Brown 1, Mrs W. A. Newton 2. Borough Council The Mayor, Mr F. R. E. Davis, presided at the monthly meeting of the Akaroa Borough Council, when there were present Crs. B. E. Baughan, F. J, A. Wright, A. G. Shuttleworth, R. Bruce, E. G, M’cNabb, W. W, Williams, W. Pool. . . . A letter was received from the Marine Department about the green navigation glass on the Akaroa wharf. It was decided to refer the letter to the Peninsula Electric Power Board. It was decided to mak' - a grant of £5 5s to the Akaroa Silver Band. The Mayor and Cr. Bruce were appointed delegates to the conference of Peninsula local bodies to be held at Duvauchelle on April 30. The Mayor was instructed to call a public meeting to consider the observance of the Coronation of King George VI. ... It was decided also to make inquiries from the Christchurch City Council about the oak trees which were being sent from England. It was said that trees had been planted in the Akaroa domain on the occasion of the two previous coronations, and it was hoped i to plant trees on Coronation Day next m° n th. , The arrangements for the Anzac Day service were left to the Mayor. The Mayor reported on his visit to Peraki to examine suitable sites for a memorial to Captain HemplemSn. He would consult the Akaroa County Council later. . It was decided to call alternative tenders. ■ , , . In response to the appeal from the Prime Minister for the King George V. Memorial Fund, it was decided that the council grant the sum of £lO.

OXFORD RETURNED SOLDIERS

ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS The annual meeting of the Oxford branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was held.. Thanks were extended to Miss Joan Webber and her helpers for their magnificent Poppy Day effort, when £2l 4s was raised. It was decided to parade at the commemoration Anzac service. . Officers were elected as follow: President, Mr K. D. Henderson; vicepresident, Mr W. A. Virtue; secretarytreasurer, Mr F.. Debenham (pro tern.); committee, Messrs R. L. Anderson, A. Cooper, H. Feary, J. O. Webber, W. J. Roberts, F. J. Gorton, and R. Macaulay. ■ Methodist Church The quarterly meeting of the Oxford Methodist Church was held with the Rev. A. Liversedge presiding. The membership returns were reported the same as last quarter. Gratification was expressed at the result of the harvest festival effort, and a resolution was passed expressing approval of the way in which the goods had been disposed. The financial returns were good.

The financial statement showed a substantial surplus on the quarter’s working and the former deficit was considerably reduced. It was reported that the new Sunday school rooms were finished. A new fence had been built and the property was given a pleasing appearance. It was decided to hold a dedicatory and opening meeting on May 1.

It was also decided to hold a special effort for the orphanage toward the end of June.

PRESENTATION AND DANCE AT KAIKOURA

An enjoyable dance was held by the Kaikoura Agricultural and Pastoral Association. During the evening the president, Mr J. J. Trewin, made a presentation to Mr and Mrs W. F. Perrin of two easy chairs in appreciation of their services to the association. A dining-room clock was also presented to Mr H. Crampton as a wedding gift. The trophies were presented to those who were successful at the show held in March 5. Mrs W. D. Sabiston’s orchestra played the music for the dancing, and Mr J. W. Anderson played for the extra dances. Mr H. Crampton officiated as master of ceremonies. Bowls

The final games of the season were played by the Kaikoura Bowling Club. The results were;—Corney, A. E. Harris, and Trudgian 16, McLauchlan, Bowen, and S. T. Harris 19; F. Clark and w. Vaughan 5, F. Smith and W. Baker 32. Miniature Rifle Club

A practice shoot was hSld at the Kaikoura Miniature Rifle Club rooms. The following were the principal scores: —Women: Mrs R. Mahoney 68, Mrs S. Cormack 67, Mrs T. Reardon 66, Mrs L. Shannon 66, Mrs J. Jorgensen 65,- Men: A. Hansen 69, M. Perrin 69, D. Roberts 68, E. W. Harris 68. T. Nilsen 67, B. Norrie 67, G: Burrows 67, H. Hayward 66, L. A. Sabiston 66, C. Pacey 65, J. Timms 65.

WEST MELTON MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB The twelfth annual meeting of the West Melton Rifle Club was held recently. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr Morgan Williams, M.P.; president, Mr J. Curragh; vicepresidents, Mesdames W. Oakley and Watson, and Messrs A. McKay, G. Fowler, Angus McKay, B. Hayes, G, Hayes, J. Calder, G. Calder, V. Fogarty, N- Fowler, A. A. McLean, W. R. H. Tisdall, Turner and Le Brun, H. G. Hawke, R. Finlay, C. Trickett, R. Mulligan, J. H. Harvey, E. Hulston, G. Kenny, W, , Prouting, Meredith Wilson, C, Turner' and the Rev. T. Paterson: club .captain, Mr J. Wilson; vice-club captain,. Mr L. McIllwraitbv auditor, Mr J. S. Walker; secretary, Mr W. Oakley; assistant secretary, Mr lan Walker; armourer, Mr L. Mclllwraith; assistant armourers, Messrs C. McKay and S. Pascoe; handicappers, Messrs R. Northcott, L. McJllwraith, C. Walker, J, Wilson* and

W. Oakley; target reader, captain and secretary and Mr R. Northcott; range committee, Messrs W. Leonard, W. Oakley, sen., S. Pascoe, and T. McIllwraith; trustees, Messrs J. Wilson and W. Oakley, sen. Personal Mr E. D. Mulligan, sen., Linwood, returned home last week after spending a brief Holiday with Mr and Mrs R. Mulligan, Aylesbury. Miss Peggy Lawrenson, Cambridge terrace, was the guest of Mr and Mrs A. Stewart, School House, recently. HAWARDEN TENNIS CLUB . Good progress is being made with the reconstruction of two of the Hawarden Tennis Club’s courts. The present No. 2 and 3 asphalt courts are being relaid in concrete, and the courts will probably be finished within the next few days.

AUSTRALIAN WARSHIPS TO LEAVE TO-DAY *

GRATITUDE FOR HOSPITALITY IN NEW ZEALAND (rnsss association tkleoeam.) , AUCKLAND, April 20. Led by the destroyers, the Aus-. tralian naval squadron will leave Auckland to-morrow morning on its ™~ rn iw Voyage across the Tasman. The officers and men of all six ships unite in describing their New Zealand a P outstanding success from start to finish, and in expressing deep gratitude for the. hospitality extended to them in Auckland. - There was another busy dav in the squadron to-day. The round of entertainments and sports fixtures ashore .was maintained, the most notable

htflK event being a ihtjjj? the Australian Squadron jad Zealand Division of Ui* This was won by New points to 12. During many invited guests «*s 'f l^ berra, where an “at home "-..w by the officers. coeffi®^ During the morning gjjjjerttJj was held on board the /^HeC g tS tween the esg staff officers about the cises which were carriea j sgs Australian and nl ?. c j r on ’ before the visiting squ® rJ Wellington.. marfJn*** The three amphibian the warships inport practice formation P city. bu. because of imr „ . conditions were not *“5? . «f(B Shore leave A wa fJHsr •*»(£ 5 night to the Australian - bluejackets thrcnged me their final night a .^°£r V e to **s land. All hands wiU on board early m •£.>! steam will have to be &*** ships prepared xar_S33-^