NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22121, 17 June 1937, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

XING CARNIVAL AT RANGIORA CROWNING CEREMONY HELD With appropriate ceremony, Mr J. E. Strachan, representing the pupils and parents, the successful candidate in the Rangiora High School's king carnival to raise funds for a community hall at the school, was crowned last evening. The ceremony marked the close of the carnival, the proceeds from which amounted to more than £6OO. There was a large attendance. Mr C. I. Jennings, chairman of the Board of Governors, performed the crowning. „ , Mr J. W. Stanton, former pupils candidate, was second, and Mr D. Appleby, representing the citizens and the Board of Governors, third. With Mr Strachan leading, Mr Stanton in second place, and Mr Appleby in third place, the position of the candidates remained steady for several days before the carnival opened on Tuesday. Mr Appleby moved into second place late yesterday afternoon, but Mr Stanton later regained his position. Stalls and side-shows were busy yesterday afternoon and evening, although wet weather affected the attendance of the public. Inspectors for High School Two inspectors from the Education Department will visit the Rangiora High School to-morrow and on Monday to prepare the triennial report for ] the department. Examination candi-1 dates are inspected each year, but once | in three years a special inspection is j carried out and a report prepared on the work of the school as a whole. Basketball Draw Matches will be played as follows in the competition of tne Noxtt* Canterbury Basketball Association on Saturday:—Rangiora A v. Rangiora B, at Rangiora; Waikuku v. Rangiora High School, at Waikuku; Cust v. Oxford A, at Cust; Oxford B v. Balcairn, at Oxford; Te Ahuriri v. Sefton, at Tuahiwi; Clarkville v. Loburn, at Clarkville; Oh'oka v. Ashley, at Ohoka. Women's Missionary Union The twelfth anniversary of the Rangiora branch of the Methodist Women's Missionary Union was celebrated at a meeting yesterday afternoon. The president (Mrs W. T. Dennis) presided. Life in Fiji was described by Miss M. Graham. Items were given by Mrs J. Peryman and Misses D. Ayers and J. Dennis. A stall for the branch's funds realised a satisfactory sum.

COUNTY COUNCILS WAIPARA The adjourned annual meeting of the Waipara County Council was held recently. Mr W. K. McAlpine (chairman), who presided, was re-elected chairman. Mr A. Cowie was re-elected-deputy-chairman, and Messrs A. Cowie and J- Quigley were appointed a finance committee. The chairman. Mr W. K. McAlpine, reporting upon the activities of the council, expressed satisfaction that the financial position, which was very sound, had been maintained and improved, in spite of a considerably increased works programme. The public debt had been further reduced by £867. and now stood at £29,899. with accrued sinking funds of £2112. a net debt of £27.787. During the year four miles of highway had been prepared and sealed, and a further three miles had been improved ready for sealing next season. Additional spans had been added to three bridges, eiqht bridges had been strengthened and widened, and three new bridges had been built. Expenditure during the year, including provision for depreciation of plant, had amounted to £22,957. In concluding his report, the chairman expressed, his thanks for the assistance and co-operation of members. Monthly Meeting At the June meeting of the council Mr W. K. McAlpine presided. The financial statement showed that £555 17s lOd had been received and paid into the bank, and the county fund account was in credit to the extent of £1660 9s lOd, but after making the payments there would be an overdraft of £56 18s 2d. It .was decided to call tenders for the metalling of roads In the county. The Makara County Council asked for the council's support of a resolution about amalgamation; that a poll of ratepayers should decide whether any schemes should be adopted. It was decided to advise the member of Parliament for the district that the council favoured this proposal. Plans and specifications of improvement works in the Weka Pass were inspected and the work was authorised. GOLF KAIAPOI LADIES* CLUB _— Playing at the Kaiapoi links on Tuesday afternoon, the following players qualified for the foursomes knock-out competition:—Mrs G. Hammer and Miss M. Stark, 101 gross, 22 handicap, 79 net; Mrs R. Claverley and Miss G. ! Martyn 105, 25—80; Mrs J. G. P. Hicks 1 and Mrs D. W. Francis 114, 33—81; Mrs H. Rinaldi and Mrs W. G. Wylie 108. 26—82; Mrs G. Hirst and Mrs R. H. 1 Tait 110, 25—85; Mrs E. J. Corcoran and Miss C. Reid 106. 21—85; Mrs C. W. Stevens and Miss R. Mcintosh 121. 35—86; Mrs E. McCallum and Mrs H. Robson 106, 19—87. The first round of the single knockout competition resulted as follows: Mrs G. Hammer won by default from Mrs R. Claverley; Mrs J. G. P. Hicks won by default from Mrs H. Robson; Miss G. Martyn beat Mrs T. Darby: Mrs R, H. Tait beat Mrs E. J. Corcoran: Miss R, Aspinall beat Mrs L. P. Hopkins; Mrs W. G. Wylie beat Miss A. Busby; Mrs R. J. Smith beat Mrs A. W. Leithead; Mrs H. Rinaldi beat Mrs A. W. I. Miller. CULVERDEN CLUB The results of the weekly golf matches played in Culverden were as follows: —Men: R. Gudsell 97 gross, 22 handicap, 75 net; women: senior, Mrs G. H. Loffhagen 107, 36—71; Mrs E. Draper 107, 36—71; Mrs P. A. Thompson 109, 33 —76. Junior: Mrs H. Hempenstall 37 net. Miss M. Murgatroyd 41 net, Mrs P. Hadley 44 net. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DANCE AT BROOKSIDE There was a good attendance at the annual dance of the Brookside Women's Institute. Dance music was supplied by Lambie's band, Mr D. M. Lill playing an extra. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Phyllis Bailey and Mr Crossen, and a lucky spot dance by Mr and Mrs Bowden. The most successful card players were Mrs Parris and Mr W. H. Neale. PRESENTATION AT LAKESIDE On the eve of her marriage, Miss Daphne Winchester was the guest of the residents of Lakeside at a kitchen evening. At cards the winners were Miss Stace and Mr Vince. Monte Carlo dance prizes were won by Miss B. Chamberlain and partner. Mr H. Schnelle presented a large number of gifts to Miss Winchester. Mrs Dick also made a presentation from the Women's Institute. Music for dancing. 4w MrsJ&ambie*

OBITUARY MR F. C. EMMS The death occurred at Kaikoura re- ! cently of Mr Frank Chevalier Emms after a short illness. Mr Emms was born at Leeston, and came to Kaikoura 39 years ago. He was associated with auctioneering firms, and opened a branch for the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. He took a great interest in various sports in the district, being secretary to the Kaikoura Trotting Club, the Kaikoura Collie Dog Club, and the Kaikoura Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Later he began farming on his own account. He married Miss Wayland, and is survived by his widow and two sons, Messrs Frank and Jack Emms, both of Kaikoura. 'ihere was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. S. Corney conducted the burial service.

i ! PLAYS PRESENTED AT KAIAPOI | 1 Members of the Kaiapoi Methodist Church Amateur Dramatic Club staged two plays in the Sunday schoolroom on Tuesday evening. The proceeds were in aid of the church funds. A Lancashire play was presented by Misses M. Rollinson, N. Wyatt, and Mr and Mrs W. Green, and members of the cast of the second play, a modern comedy, were Misses M. Rinaldi, M. Darling, J. Bennett, Messrs J. Jowers, C. Mcintosh, and W. Green, jun. Musical items were also given by Mrs L. G. Billcliff and Mr A. Hirst LEESTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE Mr D. J. Ridden presided over the monthly meeting of the Leeston School Committee. The headmaster reported an increase in the roll number to 130 and an average attendance of 124. He recommended that the committee acquire a small area for afforestation purposes. Dr. and Mrs S. R. Cattell, were thanked for giving prizes for essay work. An offer from Mr Free to plough the school section was accepted. Letters were received from the Health Department about the milk scheme and from the Education Board about tree planting.

MEMORIAL SERVICE AT TAI TAPU A memorial service to Mr William Herrick was held on Sunday morning in the Methodist Church, Tai Tapu. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The preacher was the Rev. Moses Ayrton. Personal Mrs A. Tanner has returned from a holiday in the North Island. YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB AT LITTLE RIVER There was a good attendance at the Young Farmers' Club's meeting; which was held at Little River recently. Mr R. Barclay presided. Mr W. B. Blair, of Canterbury Agricultural College, gave a talk on "Farm Stock." Personal Mrs W. H. Montgomery, "Wairewa," Little River, left on Saturday for Auckland to join the Monowal for Vancouver, on her way to Europe. Miss May Renish (Pigeon Bay) Is the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Johnston (Little River). Mrs H. Marsh and her two sons (Timaru) are visiting friends in Littla River.

MINIATURE RIFLES

NORTH CANTERBURY COMPETITION

SCORES FOR* THIRD ROUND

The third round of matches in the North Canterbury Miniature Rifle Association's winter tournament was finished recently. The following were the scores as given by the association's target Judges:— Senior Grade Culverden—J. Drage 69. W. Hamilton 70, H. Hammond 69, T. Smith 68, A. Kingsbury 70, T. Henshaw 67, J. Draper 67. V. Rivers 68, J. Crothall 65. D. Millard 68, —total 549. Waikari—D. Anderson 68, L. Honeybone 68, J. Earl 70. G. Greig 69. M. Codyre 69, F. C. Trounce 67, C. Saundercock 67, L. Smith 69, W. McAdam 69, A. T. Earl 64—total 549. Waiau—H. Davies 69, J. Goodwin 63, T. Dunbar 69, W. Anderson 70, B. Duncan 70, C. Finlayson 64, K. Dunbar 70. P. D. Dunbar 68, J. Smale 63, P. R. Dunbar 67 total 547. Hawkswood—M. Walker 68, J. Bain 68, F. Nicholl 70. L. Pacey 68, D. Walker 66, R. Hassall 68, R. Stewart 67, D. Johnstone 67, J. Fitzgerald 70—total 546. Scargill—G. Pannett 68, O. Johnson 69, G. Gibb 68, L. McNaughton 67, W. Fleming 69, H. Shadrach 66, S. Pannett 67, A. Stewart 69, T. Gibb 68, G. Roberts 68— total 546. Glenmark—H. Grant 67. J. Harris 66, F. Gainsford 67, A. Wright 68, P. King 69, F. Quigley 66. E. Whyte 65. L. Doak 69, G. Williams 70. A. Mitchell 66—total 542. Hanmer Springs—V. Argelin 68, T. AusC. Lloyd 66, F. Sullivan 69, J. Mansion 57, A. Lahmert 69. R. L. Johnson 69. D. Colquhoun 64, D. Stark 65, F. Stark 68—total 541. Kaikoura—H. Hayward 69. H. Miller 69. R. Mahoney 65, L. Shannon 59, E. Harris 67, J. Roberts 66, D. Roberts 69, G. Burrows 69, T. Reardon 62, M. Perrin 64 — total 538. Rotherham—R. Carson 67, A. Beaven 65, N. Palmer 68, R. Walsh 69, A. Robinson 68. R. Halkett 66, T. Harland 67, W. J. Cunningham 64, W. Mcllwraith 66, E. Britton 67—total 538. Hawarden—J. Heasley 67, J. Rydings 65, J. Beath 68, T. Smellie 66, D. Hoban 64, F. Rickerby 66, R. Lewis 63, W. Warwick 67, J. Lochhead 63—total 526. Team aggregates to date: —Culverden 1648. Waikari 1639, Scargill 1629, Glenmark 1622, Hawkswood 1619, Kaikoura 1617, Hanmer Springs 1616, Waiau 1611, Rotherham 1602, Hawarden 1584. Individual Aggregates—The following are the leading competitors, each having scored 209 out of the possible 210: K. Dunbar (Waiau), W. Hamilton and A. Kingsbury (Culverden). Competitors scoring 208 are O. Johnson (Scargill), G. Williams (Glenmark), and W. Anderson (Waiau). Junior Grade Culverden—D. Henshaw 65, R. Boot 67,5. Davies 69, H. Hempenstall 63, L. Denton 68. A. Hern 69, D. Watson 68, N. Ross 66, P. Hamilton 66, G. McDowell 67—total 538 Scargill—L. Roberts 70, L. Falrbairn 66, E. Foster 63, A. Stone 68, W. Elliot 66, G. Naismith 68, A. Gardner 64, J. Love 63, H. Whittington 68, E. Gibb 66—total 536. Glenmark—A. Thomson 69, W. Thomson 62, L. McGuckin 69, H. Symonds 64, M. Gainsford 65, M. Hare 63, L. Trail 66, A. Reeves 66, R. Sloss 63, A. Aydon 68—total 530. Kaikoura—B. Norrie 66, L. Sabiston 65, T. Nelson 66. T. Drabble 63, J. Timms 63, D. Varcoe 67, K. Reardon 66, E. Morris 67 S. Workman 65, A. Roberts 68—total 530. Hanmer Springs—T. Menzies 66, W. Keys 65, L. Gilligan 68, T. Frazer 65, P. McManaway 66, W. Enright 64, V. Carson 60, J. Gardiner 59, C. Lahmert 66, W. Chapman 66—total 526. Waikari—W. Atkinson 61. C. Smith 67, F. W. Trounce 66, J. K. Trounce 67, J. Ross 64, J. Hall 68, W. Traill 62. R. Caton 63, N. Turpin 64, F. Lukey 64 total 523. M Waiau—Mrs Forbes 63, G. McNeur 62, F. Hart 68, E. Thompson 62. Miss McKie 67. T. Poison 64, A. Nelson 65, R. Croft 63. R, Bates 66, «. Hyde 55—total 618.

Rotherham—H, Gamblin 58, E. Devine 70, O. Smith 66, J. Montgomery 60, E. J. Beaven 63, W. Clark 63, J. Neylon 65, R. Clark 47—total 492. Hawarden—T. McGowan 59. B. Begg 56, S. Davey 58, P. Doak 57, R. Davey 67, D. Fisher 67, D. Qulnlivan 65, N. Davey 59, A. Mllner 45, J. Qulnlivan 51—total 488. Team Aggregates—Culverden 1599, Scargill 1594, Kaikoura 1584, Glenmark 1583, Waikari 1570, Hanmer Springs 1540, Waiau 1522, Hawarden 1517, Rotherham 1513, President's Grade Culverden—M. Milne 62, G. Dalzell 69, R. Gudsell 63, G. Mockett 67, J. McKenzie 65, R. Moore 65. J. Creighton 51, J. Thomson 67, N. McClelland 60, E. Arthur 65 total 523. Scargill—J. Olliver 58, L. Harrison 67, O. Foster 65, A. Harrison 65, W. Hooper 64, B. Nicholls 67, H. Gallop 62. T. Garnett 66, A. Stone, Jun., 62, D. Crawford 64—total 520. Glenmark—L. Baxter 68. W. Cunningham 64, R. Thompson 69, A. Leathwick 63, R. Laredo 65, O. Glennie 59, I. Munro 63. S. Ferguson 60. R. Hamilton 63, E. Sloss 64—total 519. Team Aggregates—Culverden 1557, Scargill 1533, Glenmark 1532. Women's Competition Culverden No. I—Miss E. Hooper 67, Miss F. Mockett 67, Mrs H. Maw 64, Miss N. Hamilton 68. Mrs H. Hammond 68, Mrs R. Crewes 65—total 335. Kaikoura No. I—Mrs R. Reardon 70, Mrs T. Reardon 66, Mrs D. Low 67, Mrs H. Storer 66, Mrs T. Drabble 62, Mrs L. Shannon 60—total 331. Waikari—Mrs W. Traill 67, Miss I. Home 65. Miss B. Megowan 68. Mrs W. Atkinson 65, Miss N. Honeybone 65, Mrs J. James 58—total 330. ~„.,. Kaikoura No. 2—Miss Leigh 64, Mrs J. Timms 67, Mrs S. Cormack 64, Mrs J. Kennedy, 51, Mrs E. Harris 66, Mrs R. Mahoney 67—total 328. Rotherham—Miss D. Jelfs 61, Miss J. Mcintosh 63, Mrs R. B. Henderson 67, Mrs G Flintoff 62, Miss N. Britton 64, Miss O. Clark 67—total 323. Hanmer Springs—Miss P. Whitney 62, Mrs T. Menzies 62, Mrs W. Chapman 65, Mrs F. Malaquin 64, Miss G. Doak 63, Miss J. Leech 66—total 320. Culverden No. 2—Miss M. Johns 59, Miss B. Hodgins 58, Miss J. Loffhagen 63, Miss E. Bush 67, Mrs H. Preston 60, Miss E. Black 69—total 318. Hawarden—Miss J. Galletly 64, Mrs J. Heasley 63, Miss M. Ballinger 59, Mrs Smellie 58, Miss N. Wright 45—total 289. Team Aggregates—Culverden No. 1 1004, Kaikoura No. 1 992, Waikari 987, Kaikoura No. 2 983, Rotherham 976, Culverden No. 2 955, Hanmer Springs 905, Hawarden 903. Individual Aggregates—The leading competitor Is Mrs H. Hammond, Culverden, with 206.

ELLESMERE RUGBY SUB-UNION DRAW FOR SECOND ROUND The following is the draw for the second round of matches in the competition of the Ellesmere Rugby Sub-Union:— June IB—First Grade; Lincoln v. Prebbleton (Mr W. C. Miller); Leeston v. Waihora (Mr K. Hopa); Dunsandel v. Irwell (Mr E. G. Pocock); Lincoln College and Southbridge, bye* Second Grade; PrebMetoi* W Xtaeoln SM? &

Southbridge v. College (Mr H. Heslop); Leeston, Waihora, and United, byes. June 26—First Grade: Southbridge v. Lincoln, Prebbleton v. Leeston, Irwell v. College, Waihora v. Dunsandel. Second Grade: United v. Southbridge, Leeston v. Prebbleton, College v. Waihora, Lincoln a bye. July 3—First Grade: Leeston v. Southbridge, Lincoln v. Irwell, Dunsandel v. Prebbleton, College v. Waihora. Second Grade: Lincoln v. Leeston (1.30 p.m.), Waihora v. United, Prebbleton v. College, Southbridge a bye. July 10—First Grade: Irwell v. Leeston, Southbridge v. Dunsandel, Waihora v. Lincoln, Prebbleton v. College. Second Grade: Southbridge v. Waihora (1.30 p.m.), College v. Lincoln, United v. Prebbleton, Leeston a bye. July 17—First Grade: Irwell v. Prebbleton, College v. Leeston, Southbridge v. Waihora, Dunsandel v. Lincoln. Second Grade: Leeston v. College, Prebbleton v. Southbridge, Lincoln y. United, Waihora a bye. July 24—First Grade: Lincoln v. College, Waihora v. Irwell, Leeston v. Dunsandel, Prebbleton v. Southbridge. Second Grade: Waihora v. Prebbleton (1.30 p.m.), United v. Leeston, Southbridge v. Lincoln, College a bye. July 31 —Seven-a-side tournament. August 7—First Grade: Southbridge v. Irwell, Lincoln v. Leeston, Waihora v. Prebbleton. Dunsandel v. College. Second Grade: College v. United, Lincoln v. Waihora, Leeston v. Southbridge, Prebbleton a bye.