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Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22196, 13 September 1937, Page 7

BOROUGH SERVICES PRAISED

COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET AT RANGIORA Praise for borough services and Institutions in Rangiora was given by several speakers at a banquet on Saturday evening at which the Mayor (Mr C. W. Tyler) entertained the Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Rangiora Brass Band, and the staff of the Borough Council. There was an attendance of more than 70, those present including four former mayors, members of the brigade and band who are not now on the active list, and councillors. The Mayor, who presided, welcomed had B been S ’arra sai . d , that the function atlon of e VJf anged - to show aPPrecianon of their services to the town proposing thi toast Of the former % E D. K. Smith said that ho i w hard councillors worked bear M and r i had -! he responsibility to and ln spite of worthy service bor °ugh, mayors were often lnrfoH ten « ,hen their term °f office ended. Responses were made bv J* Je ™i ngS ’ E- W. Rdpffi K ’. Mclntosh, and C. S. Ayers. ‘Ratepayers and residents of Raiiciavfu everything to be satisfied Within the borough staff,” said Mr W c. Prosser, proposing the health of th< “, council - He commended the administration of the various departments and the manner In which all members of the staff cartied out their duties. AH employees, in no matter what department, rendered a fine service to the town, he r ai & J n re P!y. the Town Clerk (Mr J. M Fraser) said the staff greatly appreciated the kind hospitality of the Mayor. He paid a tribute to the heads of departments, and said that all the responsible positions were held by fully qualified men. Mr Ayers proposed the toast of the band, and congratulated it on the high standard of performance reached. The band was formed 58 years ago, in 1879, he said, and was an organisation of which the town Was very proud. The secretary (Mr J. F. Gulliver) expressed the band’s appreciation of the recognition of its services, and said members owed a great deal to their bandmaster (Mr H. T. Oates). Praise for the voluntary work done by the fire brigade since it was formed 84 years ago was given by the DeputyMayor (Mr F. E. Martyn) when proposing the brigade’s health. Motorman A. Prestney replied. “The townspeople do not give the council sufficient credit for what it has done,” said Mr W. Smith, proposing the toast of the Borough Council. Residents received excellent value for their rates, he said, and many boroughs had reason to envy Rangiora its sound position. The Mayor replied. Other toasts honoured were:—“ The Ladies,” proposed by Mr F. T. Ager, and responded to by Mr W. T. N. Keir; “The Orchestra,” the Mayor, Messrs H. R. Taylor, and J. C. Hancox; "The Mayor ana Mayoress (Miss D. Tyler),’* Mr Jennings, the Mayor; “The Newspapers and the Artists,” Mr D. Appleby, Messrs L. Cummins, J. A. Ivory, and H. M. Denton. Items were given by an orchestra and Messrs C. O’Hagan, E. Rogers, E. D. R. Smith (vocal solos), L. Cummins (elocutionary items), J. C. Hancox (violin solos), H. R. Taylor and A. J. Breach (Instrumental duets). Mr F. A. Lane -was the accompanist. Tenders for State Houses “The Government informs me that it is calling tenders:for the erection of houses in Rangiora,” was the text of a telegram received by the Mayor of Rangiora (Mr C. W. Tyler) from the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, M.P. for the electorate, at the week-end. A section of land having been bought for State houses in the borough, the call ing of tenders has been expected for some weeks. About 10 or 12 houses will be erectea on the section which is situated between Ashley and Good streets, with frontages on both streets. The site is slightly north of Jennings place, and more than two acres in extent. The calling of tenders is the culmination of visits to Rangiora of Mr J. A. Lee (Parliamentary Uhder-Secretary in Charge of Housing) and a number of departmental officials. Representative Basketball Victories were secured by representative teams from the Ashburton Basketball Association when they played matches against the North Canterbury Association’s senior and Junior representative teams at Dudley Park. Rangiora. On Saturday afternoon. The fixtures marked the end of the basketball season in North Canterbury. Ashburton led throughout in the senior match, and won bv 18 goals to 11. the half-time score being 10-8. The visiting team had the better combination, and played With more precision than the North Canterbury side. Ashburton s goal-throWlhg Was more certain, players ringing some difficult shots. The junior match was more evenly contested. North Canterbury led by s©vgh gdflls to Hvg at half~titne, but Ashburton soon equalled the score, and play was very fast as first .one side and then the other scored. Ashburton went ahead to win by 13 goals Visiting players Were entertained to afternoon tea by the North Canterbury Association, the president Mr J. W. McLeod) extending a welcome to them. For Ashburton, the president of the association (Mr S. G. Mac-far-lane) expressed thanks for the hospitality. Stoney Creek Protection Advice has been received by the Ashley River Trust that the Public Works Department will undertake the extension of and repairs to stop banks at Stoney creek, near Sefton. ibe cost of this protective work will be £7O, of which the trust will find £SO- - finished, the stop banks will prevent the flooding of nearby land when the creek is running high. Personal The Hev. Belshazzar Gina, a native Methodist minister stationed in the Western Solomon Islands, conducted the morning service at the Rangiora Methodist Church yesterday, when annual foreign mission services were held The preacher in the evening was the Rev. H. A. Brown, of Hawardfi Miss B Kennedy, who will be married this week, was presented with a silver cake dish by members of the Rangiora Women’s Hockey Club. Mr A. J. Breach, who has been appointed an inspector of housing in South Canterbury, and who , will leave Rangiora shortly,-was presented with a fountain pen by members of the orchestra, with which he has been associated in the town, at a function on Saturday evening. The Major (Mr C. W. Tyler) made the presentation, play In Cricket Competitions Several decisions affecting play in the competitions of the Norm Canterbury Cricket SUb-Associatlon were made at its annual meeting in Rangima on Friday evening. In the event of clubs being unable to field senior teams, the executive was recommended to arrange, for matches to be postponed until later in the season rather than defaulted. It was decided that stumps should be drawn at 0.30 p.m. froniOctober 1 until March 31 each te £°the matches for the Morgan pennant it was agreed that teams going to the crease first should not bat for mors than two hours. Points for this Competition will be the same as meeting recommended that the mlcleuK Sab umpires’ association

Ninety-first Birthday Mr Samuel Ayers, who has lived in the Rangiora district since he arrived at Woodeud in 1858, will celebrate his ninety-first birthday to-day. A respected resident of Rangiora for more than 60 years, Mr Ayers is remarkably active for his age.

Born at Turvey, Bedfordshire, on September 13, 1846, Mr Ayers came to New Zealand with his parents in 1838. and made his home at Woodend. After his marriage to Miss S. A. Judson in 1875, he set up in business as a bricklayer in Rangiora. Ho has lived in retirement for the last 25 years. Mr Ayers has been closely connected with the Methodist Church, and still sings in the choir. Because of the indisposition of Mrs Ayers, the birthday will be quietly celebrated. Orchestra in Rangiora The revival of an orchestra in Rangiora was the subject of commendation by several speakers at a banquet in the town on Saturday evening. The Mayor (Mr C. W. Tyler) said he hoped that the organisation would continue, and suggested that the band might assist it by making the baudroom available for practices. Xvlr J. C. Hancox said there was no reason why Rangiora should not become the musical "centre of North Canterbury with a full symphony orchestra, and other speakers urged that, if possible, assistance be given by the Borough Council. Kalapoi R.S.A. Visitors About 20 members of the Kalapoi Association visited the Rangiora Returned Soldiers’ Association on Saturday evening, and spent an enjoyable time in the club rooms. Following are details of the games played:—Billiards, Kalapoi 2 games, Rangiora 1; snooker, Rangiora 2, Kaiapoi 1; euchre, Kaiapoi 297 points, Rangiora 219; crib, Rangiora 15 games, Kaiapoi 14; 500, Rangiora 5, Kaiapoi 2; ping-pong, Rangiora 11, Kaiapoi 2. Billiards Association Twenty-seven entries have been received by the North Canterbury Amateur Billiards Association for its district snooker championship. Play will begin on Thursday evening, when the first two matches will be contested. MCINTOSH SHIELD RUGBY RANGIORA BEATS KAIAPOI The annual football match between Rangiora and Kaiapoi in the Mclntosh Shield contest was played" at the Kaiapoi Park on Saturday afternoon. The game was keenly contested and resulted in favour of Rangiora by 12 points to 8. Mr S. Piki was referee. RANGIORA BEATS KAIAPOI AT HOCKEY The annual match between Rangiora and Kaiapoi in the inter-borough competition for the Mclntosh Shield Was played at the Kaiapoi Park on Saturday afternoon, resulting In a win for Rangiora by 2 goals to 0. Mr W. G. Wylie was referee. GOLF AT KAIAPOI • Playing at Kaiapoi on Saturday afternoon Rangiora beat Kaiapoi by 14 games to 9. Results were os follows (Rangiora names first):—W. J. V. Hamilton 0, P, T. Capstick 1; W. C. Keetley 1. R. H. Reid 0- E. D. R. Smith 0. G. Rainey 1; R. W. Ellis 0. R. H. Tait 1; R. Ballinger 0, J. Farrelly 1; C. L. MeredithKaye 1, J. Halligan 0; A. W. Verrall 0, J. B. Durie 1; G. Appleton 0, D. Robson 1; J. A. McKay 1, M. Darby 0; J. A. F. Watson 1, J. H. Blackwell 0; R. Macdonald 1, S. Rinaldi 0; L. W. Menzies 0, H. Hoskins 1; B. W. Eder 1, A. Dobson i; R. G. Grant J. A. C. Gordon \\ R. A. Triggs 1, A. J. Bennetts 0; L. A. Kindle 1, A. Gordon 0; J. D. Appleby 0, F. E. Twyford 1; E. A Verrall 1. T. K. Papprill 0; G. M. Morgan 1, H. W. Francis 0; D. R. Smith 1, M. ’H. Lilley 0; C. J. ICeir I, E. Gray 0; S. P. Whatman 1, J. P. Farrell 0; L. V. Meyer 1. A. W. I. Miller 0. Totals: 14, 9. BROOKSIDE MISSIONARY UNION Members of the Brookside Anglican and Methodist Churches and of the Leeston and Killinchy Missionary Unions were the guests of the Brookside Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, at its mohthly meeting, when Mrs D. B. Ashford, of Rakaia, gave dn address on “Adventures in the Slums of London and Glasgow.” Musical items were given by Mrs Ashford and' Misses Withell and Gardiner. Mrs T. W. Brooks returned thanks for the Anglican and Methodist visitors, Mrs J, E. Millar for the Killinchy ladies, and Mrs D. N. Pryor for those from Leeston. Afternoon tea was served. WAIAIf CROQUET CLUB The annual general meeting of the Waiau Croquet Club was held In the club pavilion. The balance-sheet, which was adopted, showed a satisfactory credit balance. The officers for the year were elected as follows: Patroness, Mrs H. Dampier-Crossley; president, Mrs J. O. Davies; vice-pre-sidents, Mesdames H. Lunn, D. C. Macfarlane, A. H. Baker, Miss Brown, and Mr A. Neilsen; club captain, Mrs Casserley; secretary and treasurer, Mrs F, McKie; green supervisor, Mr J. H. McKie; auditor, Mr H. T. Knight; committee, Mesdames J. H. McKie, W. Martin, H. Rogers, H. Sutton, and R. Crampton. During the year the club built a pavilion, and planted a privet hedge. It was decided to hold a bring and buy on opening day, early in October.