DEMOLITION OF TEMPLAR HALL

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22240, 3 November 1937, Page 6

DEMOLITION OF TEMPLAR HALL

EARLY RANGIORA BUILDINGS DISAPPEAR

"With the demolition of the Templar Hall in Albert street, which is now in progress, another of Rangiora's early buildings will disappear, the third to be demolished recently. A house in Ashley street, built in 1861 by Dr. J. B Tripe, has been demolished to make way for State houses, and another, the first to be built in Perceval street, is being pulled down by the Police Department. The Templar Hall was built about 1880 bv the Rangiora branch of the Good Templar Lodge, and was controlled until about 10 years ago by a board of trustees consisting of representatives of that lodge and the Rangiora branches of the Druids' and Sons and Daughters of Temperance Lodges. The hall is of wood packed with brick. Originally it was smaller than at present, additions having been made from time to time.

County Council

The planting of Todd's road and part of thp Flaxton-Fernside road with trees as a commemoration of thp centennial of New Zealand in the Ranciora countv. was recommended hv a deputation from the North CanAdvisory Committee on Tree pirntinf. which waited on the County its meeting yesterdav. The d«r<u-t«tinn. which consisted of Messrs J R ■ Wilkinson (chairman), A. Buckingham, and H. Dickoff, asked that trio council should do the preparatory work the committee's scheme providing for the raising of the necessary trees br school children in the district. , The council received the proposals sympathetically, and promised that they would receive consideration. It was pointed out, however, that no decision could be made at present in view of the county election next year. The chairman of the council (Mr H. Tallott) presided at the meeting and there were also present Crs. C. Rands, G. H. King, J. Brosnan, and W. Smith. 'Answering a complaint by the council that men receiving sustenance had refused work offered to them by the council, the certifying officer at Cust (Mr G. H. Overend) advised that the two men concerned were being regarded as voluntary unemployed for a suitable period. . The treasury wrote stating that an Order-in-Council would be issued for the council's arrangement to pay its share of the cost of the Ashley river bridge, £1025, to the Main Highways Board by way of a five-year loan. Having voted the councils intention not to go ahead with, the straightening of the Waikuku-Waikuku Beach road, the Main Highways Board advised that, under the circumstances of £BOO having been placed on this year's estimates, this sum would be transferred to more urgent work in the district. The council decided to oppose an application to have it added as a party to the Canterbury clerical workers' award as it had already supported the formation of the Local Authorities Officers Association. It was decided to open a subscription list for the Far East Relief Campaign. x , Extensive shingling on county roads was reported by the foreman (Mr C. L. Dalzell), who said that in the last six months 6380 cubic yards of shingle had been carted on to the roads by the council's trucks at a cost of 3s 9d a yard. The contractor would finish his contract this week, said the foreman, and would have delivered a further 2000 yards, making the total quantity 8380 cubic yards. 'Hoads generally are showing a decided said Mr Dalzell, "but Tuahiwi and Oxford roads are needing metal." _ A debit balance of £1845 17s 4d was shown in the financial statement. At the beginning of the month there was a debit balance of £1164 18s, and receipts during October amounted to £2lO Is 7d, payments being £B9l 0s lid.

High School Festival

Junior classes gave the best performances in. the inter-class song and oneact play festival held at the Rangiora High School last week. Results were announced yesterday-as follows: — Song Section—Form upper 3 ("Pokare Kare Ana") 1, Form lower 4 ("Shenandoah")- 2, forms upper 5 and 6 combined ("Silent Night") 3. Drama Section—Form lower 3 ("Catherine Parr") 1, form lower 4 ("The Bathroom Door") 2. form upper 3 ("The Friendly Waiter") 3. The judges were:—Songs, Miss A. S. Geddes and Mr J. E. Strachan; plays, Messrs Strachan and C. P. P. Whatman.

Lodge Meetings

One candidate was initiated at a meeting of the Loyal Rangiora Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0.F.. on Monday evening. Bro. A. H. Miles, N.G., presided. It was decided to entertain the Loyal Woodend Lodge after the next meeting. The Rangiora Druids' Lodge met on Monday evening, Bro. J. James presiding. Bro. P. V. Mcßrearty reported on the recent ritual competition, which was won by his team. Games were played after the business meeting. St. John Ambulance Appeal

More than £2O was collected by the Rangiora Sub-Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association in its annual appeal yesterday. Half the collection will be given to the Christchurch Centre. !

OCTOBER WEATHER

SOUTHBRIDGE

The rainfall at Southbridge for October was only 41 points, and the total for the year to October 31 was ( 20.44 inches, compared with 32.51 inches for the corresponding period last year. There were 11 frosts last month, the hardest being of .5 degrees.

HORORATA

The weather records for the month of October taken by Mr Jewell, "Terrace Station," Hororata, show that rain fell on seven days, the maximum fall being 31 points on October 26. The rainfall for October was 71 points, compared with 2.64 inches for October, 1936. The rainfall for the year, to the end of October, was 25.19 inches, compared with 34.35 inches for the same period last year. Eleven frosts were registered for the month of October, the most severe being 10 degrees on October 16 and 12 degrees on October 5.

CONCERT AT LEESTON

Under the auspices of the Leeston Presbyterian Church a concert was given at the Town Hall on Monday evening by a party from Christchurch. organised by Mrs F. G. Holmes (Riccarton). There was a large attendance. Those taking part were Mesdames Storie, Wilson, Kent, and Holmes, Misses N. Hooper. Proven, and M. Austin, Messrs W. Toomey, D. McGill, Mills, and Homer, and Masters F. Holmes and J. Robb. Mrs Stone was the accompanist. The y lB . were thanked and entertained to supper before returning to Christchurch.

LITTLE RIVER PERSONAL NOTES

Mesdames C. Bryant (Little River) and L. Giddens (Duyauchelle) spent the week-end, with Mr and Mrs R. Telfer (Winchester). Mr and Mrs J. Haman (Waimate) are the guests of Mr and Mrs lan Barclay, "Oweka,- Little River.