NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22113, 8 June 1937, Page 16

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RANGIORA'S WATER SUPPLY PROBABLE SOURCE IN FOOTHILLS Since it was installed about five and a half years ago, the high pressure water supply plant in Rangiora has pumped more than 233,000.000 gallons of water. Observations taken daily in that period have provided the Borough Council's waterworks department with some valuable data as to the source of the water pumped from the 30-feet well at the north end of Ayers street As the level of the water in the well is more responsive to the rise and fall of the level of the upper Waimakariri river than to that of the Ashley river, it is probable that the water has its source in the foothills of the Southern Alps, and travels a considerable distance in a north-east-erly direction. It has been often found that the well level continues to rise from seven to 23 days after the Ashley river has begun to fall, and on the occasion of the big flood in the Ashley in February, 1936, the well was still rising more than three weeks after the river was at its peak. The well reached 17 feet 5 inches on March 14, 1936, which is its highest level to date. It was then five feet above the normal depth. The total cost of Rangiora's water supply scheme was about £14,000. The water was first used on December 23, 1931. The bore of the well is three feet and contains a three-inch pipe and two five-inch pipes, through which the water is pumped to the 40,000 gallon tank. Three pumps, two with a capacity of 24,000 gallons ah hour each, and one with a capacity of 7500 gallons an hour, are available, giving a total capacity of 53,500 gallons, which should meet all requirements as the maximum volume pumped in 24 hours last year was only 186.480 gallons. The top of the tank is 111 feet 6 inches from ground level. j Holiday Sports Attractions Rangiora sports bodies • have arranged various fixtures for the King's Birthday holiday to-morrow. The chief attraction in the town will be the seven-a-side Rugby football tournament arranged by the North Canterbury Club (Rangiora) for teams in the North Canterbury Sub-Union. Thirty : teams have been entered. The Rangiora Golf Club will hold a match be- j tween teams selected by the president (Mr W. Smith) and the club captain (Mr E. O. Heney). Three teams from the Rangiora Club will take part in the six-a-side women's hockey tournament in Christchurch, and the Rangiora Basketball Club has entered two teams in the Canterbury Association's tournament, also to be held in Christchurch. Personal Mr J. O. Webber, headmaster of the Oxford District High School, was appointed headmaster of the Rangiora Borough School in succession to Mr C. D. Gilling, at a meeting of the Borough School Committee last evening. Miss V. Clements began duty as relieving teacher at the Rangiora Borough School yesterday. OXFORD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION The general committee of the Oxford Agricultural and Pastoral Association met, with the president. Mr A. E. Cross, presiding. The secretary of the New Zealand Anglican Bible Class Union applied for the use of the showgrounds and buildings for a camp from December 24 to January 6. It was decided to grant the request. An expression of thanks was passed to Mr Edward Lassen for the Challenge Cup he had presented to the association for competition in the flower section. The presentation of the cups won at the recent show was afterward made by Mrs A. E. Cross. Methodist Church The. annual congregational meeting of the Oxford Methodist Church was held recently. It was decided that the spring flower show be held on September 23. Officers were elected as follows: President, the Rev. A. Liverscdge; secretary, Miss R. Skurr (acting); treasurers, Messrs L. Watson and D. J. Hawke. ELLESMERE PLUNKET SOCIETY Mrs J. Coe presided over a meeting of the Ellesmere Plunket Society, at which a balance-sheet of the recent ball was presented by Mrs J. A. Creagh, showing a credit of £l4 16s 3d. It was decided to hold the mothers' birthday afternoon on August 5. Nurse Home reported:—Visits to rooms at Leeston. 64 adults. 60 babies, 10 pre-school children, 9 home visits, 9 new cases; Southbridge, visits to rooms, adults 25, babies 25, pre-school children 4, home visits 3. Oddfellows' Lodge The following officer* were installed by the lecture master, Bro. K. D. Ridden, P.G., at the quarterly meeting of the Leeston Oddfellows' Lodge:— M.N.G., Bro. K. N. Jones; V.G.. Bro. N. G. Fisher; E.S., Bro. G. McKay; conductors. Bros. R. G. Newton. P.G., and W. Mcllraith; warden, Bro. C. Reid. It was reported that arrangements for the lodge ball were completed. HORORATA PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' GUILD The annual meeting of the Hororata Presbyterian Church Ladies' Sewing Guild was held. The balance-sheet was adopted. The secretary gave a brief report of the year's activities. OfPcers of Inst year were re-elected Mrs J. McFarlane was appointed treasurer for the coming year. It was decided to contribute to the bag scheme, and to hold a garden party on the last Thursday in October. Prizes are to be given for the best worked calico apron and sugar-bag apron on the sewing stall. ] Parishioners' Meeting The Rev. C. W. I. Maclaverty presided at the annual meeting of parishioners, held in the parish room. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were elected: Bishop's warden, Mr T. D. Jarman; people's warden, Mr G. Grigg; vestry, Messrs G. Hall, B. Maffey, C. Chapman, E. J. Berts, A. J. Harris, J. R. ! Thorne, R. G. KeithMr H. Prestidge retired frosn the vestry after a service of 23 years. It was decided to put the church grounds and paths in order. Personal Miss Boyce, of Amberley, is the guest of Mr and Mrs R, D. Gray, Hororata.

OUTLET OF LAKE FORSYTH ■ CHANNEL BEING CUT BY WAIREWA COUNCIL The Waircwa County Council's four three-horse teams are working on the cutting at the foot of Lake Forsyth. There is a bank of shingle 3£ chains wide and 12J feet in height to remove before the lake begins to run. Weather permitting, it is expected to have the lake running by Thursday or Friday. The lake level is a few inches below the crown of the road in the lowest stretch at Birdlings Flat. Although the water is rising gradually no stoppage of traffic is anticipated unless there is much rain. Personals Mrs C. Barclay, Little River, is visiting her mother, Mrs Mason, Okain's Bay. Mr and Mrs J. C. Gibb. Little River, are spending some weeks in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs L. Londrigan, Taumavunui. North Island, arc visiting friends and relatives in Little River. Basketball The Little River B basketball team played Wainui at Little River in the Banks Peninsula competitions. Little River won by 12 goals to 10. Rugby Football In the Bajiks Peninsula Rugby SubUnion's competition, the Little River senior team played United Bays at Little River. The match resulted in a draw, 3-all. Mr A. A. Radford was referee. For United Bays, E. Barwick kicked a penalty goal, and T. Lee kicked a penalty goal for Little River. Rainfall For May The rainfall for May, recorded by Mr J. C. Harty, Puaha, Little River, was 5.15 inclics. The maximum fall was 1.79 inches on May 24. Rain fell on 12 days. The total rainfall to date is 17.07 inches. The rainfall for May, 1930", was 1.22 inches. Domain Board A meeting of the Little River Domain. Board was held recently. Those present were Messrs W. H. Montgomery, J. V. Chapman, W. Parkinson, L. Breitmeyer, and H. Lewthwaite. Mr O. Stanbury was appointed secretary and caretaker. It was decided to make a parking place for motor-cars near the tennis courts at the north end of the domain, and that cars should not be allowed on any other part of the ground during the winter. The memorial gates would also be locked during this period. The children's slide will be dismantled, as it is unsafe. It was resolved to purchase a tank for the water supply. The chairman said that when all accounts were paid the board would be about £3O overdrawn, but arrangements had been made for an overdraft for more than £SO. The board would have to be careful in its committments, for the future. The tennis clubs and croquet clubs would be asked to keep their grounds in order with no help from the board. DARFIELD DRAMA FESTIVAL There was a large attendance at the annual festival of the Darfield Drama Group, which was held in the Darfield Memorial Hall. Four one-act plays were staged and produced by Mrs F. Cridge. The productions showed evidence of careful preparation and. training. The following plays were produced: —"Beauty for Sale," played by Mrs A. Stutt, Miss M. Clinton, Miss M. Mulholland, Mrs H. Edbrooke, Mrs R. S. Williams, arid Miss E. Fox; "Something to Talk About? by Mr R. S. Williams, Mrs F. Barltrop, Mr R. Cridge. Miss K. Edbrooke, Mr F. Barltrop. Mr D. Adams Mr V. Smith; "Official Announcement," by Mr J. Reid. Miss K. Duncan. Mr M. Gibb, Mr F. Cridge. Miss F. Sanson. Mr R. Cridge, Miss J. Redfern; "Eldorado," by Mr D. Grigg. Mr J. Duncan. Miss M. Duncan Mrs J. Hennessy. After the performance, the producer. Mrs F. Cridge, was made a presentation as a mark of appreciation from the players. Parishioners' Meeting There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Andrew's Church. Darfield. The Rev. F. Gowenlock presided. The financial statement showed a marked improvement on the nrevious year's working. It was decided to continue the envelope system, "s it had proved a great success. Th«? following offers were elected: —Bishoo's warden. Mr C. G. Jarman: neonle's warden. Mr George Cridrt°: vestrv. Messrs J. R. Cul'~n G R««»d. ** Lamb R Cunn. W. C. TrHt. H. Edbrooke R. Sanson, J. W. Woodhouse, and C. Evison. FUNERAL MR G. K. CRYSELL The funeral of George Knight Crysell, which was largely attended, took nlace at the Cust-West Eyreton Public Cemetery. The service at the graveside was conducted by thp Rev. G. B. Nanson and Canon H. O. Hanby. An Oddfellows' service was taken by the district secretary. P.G. Bro. C. I. Jennings, of Rangiora. and the bearers were P.G.'s Bros H. Heinisch. R. Bennett Bro. E. Henderson. Bro. W. Coooer. P.G.'s G. Bennett, and B. EarJy. A number of organisations were represented and many wreaths were received. KAIKOURA COUNTY COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Kaikoura County Council was held. Mr F. J. Monk (chairman) presided. There were also present Councillors P. S. Humm. A. Howard, T. Alexander. C. H. Eccles. B. J. Mackle. E. C. Latter. G. D. Smith, and L. P. Blunt. A letter was received from Mr E. P. Meachen, M.P.. about the proposed bridge over the Charwell river, asking for an estimate when available and promised to visit the proposed site. He said he realised the difficulty of settlers in that district after a heavy rainfall. The Department of Land and Survey wrote saying that it will be pleased to make arrangements in due course for the reservation over section 340 to be changed to one for recreation purposes, the land to be added to the Kaikoura Domain. It was agreed to proceed with the necessary formalities. The Makara County Council forwarded a resolution that the proposed legislation, making provision for the amalgamation of local bodies be amended, so as to provide for a poll of the ratepayers before the legislation is proceeded with, and that the members of Parliament representing the local bodies concerned be urged to support the amendment. The council decided to take no action in the matter. It was decided to apply the speed limit for cars to 30 miles an hour in the Peninsula riding. It was decided to reduce the charges for electric power to the consumers from July l»

AKAROA PAROCHIAL ASSOCIATION

Mi- P. G. Riches, parishioners' warden presided at a well-attended meeting of the members of the Parochial Association, which was held in the parish hall. It was decided to give a sum toward the purchase of an electric blower for the organ. . Later, Mr Riches presided at a meeting of the women's committee, when it was decided to hold a bazaar and sale of work at the end of August or the beginning of September. Mrs T. Masefield was appointed convener of the bazaar and sale of work, and Mrs P. G. Riches honorary secretary. Stallholders were appointed. Golf Club Lecture An enjoyable evening was held at the Kowhai tearooms, when there was a good attendance of Akaroa Golf Club member?. Mr Herd, of Christchurch. gave a most interesting lecture, and helpful hints on golf, illustrating the playing of various strokes. Mr R. Bruce, vice-captain, who presided, thanked Mr Herd, and then gave a short address on golf etiquette, Mr Hord, who was the guest of Mr I and Mrs \V. B. Rajnsay, iox. the, weekI end, coached a number of players durling that time. • • AKAROA BOROUGH \ COUNCIL BUILDING OF SEA WALL DISCUSSED The monthly meeting of the Akaroa Borough Council was held. There were present: The Mayor (Mr F. Davis) and Councillors B. E. Baughan, R Bruce. E. Longden, W. Pool, A. Shuttleworth, G. McNabb, W. W. Williams, and F. Wright. The Akaroa County Council wrote about the propdsed' amalgamation of local bodies and. enclosed a letter from the Minister for Internal Affairs saying that it was his intention to visit the Peninsula later. An application from the Volunteer Fire Brigade for a supply of hose was referred to the finance committee. The Mayor reported that Cr. Longden and he had met Messrs Ross and Brown of the Unemployed Department, and discussed the building of a sea wall to catch sand. He moved that the Marine Department be asked for information about the action of the tides on the beach in the event of such a wall being erected. The financial statement showed receipts since last meeting were £54 8z 4d. Accoynts amounting to £224 19s 3d were passed for payment. KIMBERLEY ANGLICAN CHURCH The annual meeting of parishioners of the Kimberley Anglican Church was held recently, with the vicar, the Rev. F. Gowenlock, presiding. The balance-sheet, wh-ch showed a credit balance, was adopted. The secrotary reported that there was an increase of more than £2 in the collections, but there was a slight decrease in the congregations for the year. Officers were elected as follows: Church warden, Mrs W. Manson; secretary. Mr J. R. Manson; auditor, Mr G. H. Judd. Personal Miss L. A. Rogers, who has been spending a few days with Miss J. Manson, Kimberley, has returned to Rangiora. Mr Hopkins and Miss B. Hopkins have returned to Wainui, after staying with Mr and Mrs A. A. Stott, Kimberley. Mrs P. Reveley is on a holiday visit to her mother, Mrs D. Milne, Glentunnel. Mr A. Ede (Hanmer Springs) has been staying with Mr and Mrs W. H. Ede, "Holmthwaite," Kimberley. Weaiher for May A total of 2.23 inches of rain was recorded at Kimberley for May, compared with 90 points for the corresponding month last year, and 1.61 inches in 1935. Rain "fell on 12 days, compared with four days for last year. The heaviest fall was recorded on May 6, when 48 points fell. There was also a light fall of snow. The total rainfall for the five months ended May 31 was 12.21 inches, compared with 17.80 inches for the same period last year, and 8.60 inches in 1935. Social Evening In the Kimberley Hall recently, an evening was given in honour of Mr and Mrs R. Buck, who were recently married. There was a large attendance of residents, visitors being present from Christchurch and adjoining districts. The time was spent in cards, dancing, and # songs. The winners at the cards we're Mesdames R. Boulton and J. R. Manson, and Messrs C. Bilbrough and E. Thompson. Messrs A. and S. Hart contributed songs, Miss Y. Begg being the accompanist. Mr C. Bilbrough, for those present, presented the guests of the evening with a chiming clock and wished them every hapi piness in their married life. He also I extended to Mrs Buck a hearty welcome to the district. Mr S. Hart presented Mr and Mrs Buck with two pictures from his leilow deer stalkers. Mr C. H. McCausland also spoke. The dance music was played by Messrs A. Hart (piano), S. Syme (violin), and F. Barltrop (clarmet). Messrs S. Hart and J. R. Manson were masters of ceremonies. * BAZAAR AT HORRELVILLE A bazaar organised by the Horrelville Methodist Ladies' Guild was held to augment the funds of the guide. An entertainment was held before the opening of the stalls. Items were given by Mrs Benny (elocution), Misses D. Horrell (songs), L. Woodfield (elocution), and M. Blackmore (song). A competition was won by Mrs C. Blackmore. The stallholders were:—Produce and variety. Mesdames J. Graham, Jackson (Ohoka); cakes, Mesdames Evans, T. Norris, and Miss J. Winter.

The funds will benefit by £4 10s.