NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22358, 23 March 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

MINERAL SPRINGS AT HANMER

During the last three weeks the Public Works Department has been engaged in removing the wooden framework around the two open mineral springs at Hanmer Springs, and replacing them in concrete. The work has proved rather difficult because of the constant flow of water from the springs. To cope with this, a motor pump is being used to keep the water at a low level, and the workmen are supplied with thigh-boots. . The water from the two main bores, which normally flows into the springs so that the gas may be gathered, is being piped direct to the various bathhouses. When the concrete work has been completed, iron catchments for collecting the natural gas rising t rom the water will be placed ° v ® r tl^ e springs. The gas which is led to a gasometer by underground pipes, is used to provide heating in the tea kiosk.

SURPRISE PARTY AT BALCAIRN

Members of the Sefton Bible Class and the Balcairn Young People s Club held a surprise party at “Woodbum, the home of Mr and Mrs A. Ashworth, on the occasion of the coming of age of Miss Doris Bray. The evening was spent in games and dancing. Items were given by Mr Fahey. Mr S. O. Tppp on behalf of those present, presented Miss Bray with a number of useful gifts. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. Ashworth, Mr and Mrs Fahey, Mr and Mrs B. McGowan, Mrs Ford, Misses Joyce Ford, J. Henderson, S. Topp, R. Topp, M. Henderson, N. Lewis, J. Farmer, L. Demmocks, J. Lang, E. Topp, M. Johnston, M./ Cooper, J. Ashworth, E. Ellis, Messrs S. Topp, L. Lang, R. Frost, P. Ford, A. Lewis, B. Stringer, H, Henderson, A. Dron, T. Lewis, B. Demmocks, G. Johnston, G. Giles, L. Giles, K. Henderson, C. Lewis, H. Watt, B. Fitzpatrick, A. Topp, T. Stanley, D. Dron, L. Cooper, S. Johnston, and T. Demmocks.

HOAD LOAN POLL

big majority in FAVOUR

RANGIORA COUNTY PROPOSAL

A poll for a £IO,OOO loan for road sealing and consolidation in Rangiora Countjr was held in Rangiora yesterday. The proposal was carried by 214 to 21.

The purpose of the loan is to seal the surface of the .Rangiora-Bennetts and the Rangiora-Skew bridge main highways, a total distance of 18 J miles. It is the intention of the Rangiora County Council to place the Rangi-ora-Benhetts’ section on the estimates this year.

COCKSFOOT CROP

HIGHER YIELD ON BANKS PENINSULA

FAVOURABLE REPORTS RECEIVED

In most cases cocksfoot growers on Banks Peninsula have harvested heavier crops this season than last. The advantage of this year’s coop has been the weight of the seed which has maintained a fairly high average, with a few lines only of light seed. The 1937 crop was estimated to be the worst for 30 years, and this was due to the seed being particularly light though the yield was not low. The carry-over of this seed has gradually gone into consumption, and during the last two months about 2000 sacks of farmers’ dressed seed have been sold. The amount of the present season’s crop, which has been purchased by seed firms, is between 8000 and 10,000 sacks of farmers’ dressed seed, so that between 10,000 and 12,000 sacks of seed have already been sold. Favourable reports of the present season’s crop have been received after it has been dressed. , . The purity standard of 70 per cent, fixed by the Department of Agriculture has been maintained, and it is reported that so far the seed passing through the dressing sheds has maintained a purity standard of from 72 per cent, to 76 per cent. There are several thousand sacks of cocksfoot still held by Banks Peninsula growers. It has been stated that unless prices for cocksfoot are on a payable basis Banks Peninsula growers will use their areas for grazing. Last season’s crop was a disappointment to many growers, but this season the returns from cocksfoot areas, with an average yield of seed and prices at from 8d to lOd per lb, have been satisfactory. Harvesting costs of crops on Banks Peninsula make it necessary for growers to receive fairly substantial returns, otherwise these seed areas will go back into grazing, it is stated.

RANGIORA CRICKET

JUNIOR B COMPETITION CLOSED

MEETING OF NORTH CANTER-

BURY EXECUTIVE

The executive of the North Canterbury Cricket Sub-Association decided at a meeting in Rangiora last night to close the junior B grade competition and declare Kaiapoi thfe winner. The junior A grade competition will be played to the end of the present round, the fixtures to be extended to April 23 if necessary. , ~ , In the senior grade, it was decided that, in the event of Woodend winning the present match with Rangiora, the competition would be declared closed with Woodend the winner. If Rangiora wins, the matter will be reviewed by the executive.

RANGIORA DRUIDS’ LODGE

Bro. Bruce Jordan. A.D.. presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Druids Lodge at Rangiora on Monday evening. Bro. P. V. Mcßrearty. P.D.P., who had returned from a visit to the North Island, reported on the various Druids’ Lodges he visited.. It was decided to invite members of the Rangiora branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association to a social evening next lodge night. Sick pay amounting to £6 was passed for payment.

RETURNED SOLDIERS

MEETING OF EXECUTIVE AT KAIAPOI

The president (Mr G. Hirst) presided at the monthly meeting of the executive of the Kaiapoi Returned Soldiers’ Association on Monday evening. The president reported that arrangements had been made for holding the Anzac Day service at the War Memorial site. ‘The service would be in charge of the Ministers’ Association and Mr C. Morgan Williams, M.P., would give the address. It was expected that the school children would be well represented. The usual school emblems would be distributed and the children would be entertained after th.6 service. Arrangements for the annual Poppy Day appeal on April 8 were discussed, and it was decided to canvass the country districts. It was reported that the Mayoress, Mrs W. H. A. Vickery, had again consented to take charge of the sale of poppies.

MINIATURE RIFLES

ANNUAL MEETING AT SCARGTLL

The Scargill Miniature Rifle Club held its annual meeting on Saturday. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £22 6s. The opening was fixed for to-night. The election of officers resulted: — Patron. Mr T. N. Gardner; president, Mr L. Fairbairn; vice-presidents, Messrs H. V. Murray, W. Harrison, and E. Harrison; captain, Mr H. Shadrach: vice-captains, Messrs H. Gallop, W. Fleming, and A. Gardner: secretary, Mr G. Naismith; assistant secretary, Mr A. Stone,' 1 jun.; committee, Messrs A. Stone, sen., R. Minchington, and G. Gibb, and members of the executive; selectors, Messrs A. Stone, sen., and H. Shadrach; handicappers, Messrs G. O. Pannett and A. Stone, sen.: checkers, Messrs W. Elliot, G. Gibb, and E. Foster; blackboard steward, Mr A. Stone, jun.; auditor, Mr T. O. Johnson. The election of officers for the Scargill Miniature Rifle Club Hall Committee resulted:—Messrs E. Foster (chairman), T. N. Gardner, G, Gibb, W. Fleming, and L, McNaughton; auditor, Mr A. D. Fox.

ELECTRICITY AT HANMER

SUPPLY FOR HOSPITAL

north canterbury electric

POWER BOARD

An application for the supply of electricity at the Queen Mary Hospital at Hanmer Springs was received at yesterday’s meeting of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board from the Director-General of Health (Dr. M. H. Watt). The application was granted, subject to the reticulation loan poll in that area being carried, the rate to be £3 4s 9d per k.v.a. a quarter, with a minimum charge of £IOOO per annum to be paid by the department. Mr L. B. Evans presided. The following were also present:—Mrs M. A. Ellen. Messrs H. Tallott, D. R. Hutchison. A. Baxter, and H. V. Murray. The Rangiora Festivity Week Committee wrote thanking the board for its co-operation during festivity week. A letter was received from the Treasury authorising the raising of a loan of £3OOO for the Oxford-Eyre reticulation scheme. The board decided to make a donation of £5 to the St, John Ambulance Brigade. It was decided to purchase a 10 h.p. car, the purchase of three further vehicles being left in the hands of a sub-committee. Tenders for an addition car and two trucks will be received at the next meeting of the board.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

MEETING OF HINEMOA CLUB

OFFICERS ELECTED FOR YEAR

The annual meeting of the Hinemoa Ladies’ Hockey Club was held in the Foresters’ Hall, Kaiapoi, on Monday evening, with Miss G. Harrison presiding. The committee reported that two teams had been entered in the centre’s competitions, and that the club’s senior B team had won its competition and had been awarded the Digby Cup. Two teams had also been entered in the six-a-side tournament. The annual Mclntosh Shield match against Rangiora had resulted in a win for the Rangiora team by 4 goals to 2. Trophies given by the president of the club (Mrs M. E. Pearce) for the most improved players during the season had been presented to Miss D. Stark and Miss D. Dempsey. Members of the senior B team had also been presented with badges for their success in the competition. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £23 2s lid. Officers were elected as follows: Patron, Mr C. Morgan Williams, M.P.; president, Mrs M. E. Pearce; vice-pre-sidents, Mesdames Hirst, K. Munro, H. C. Watson, H. A. Wyatt, H. J. Harrison, Misses P. Hunt, E. Gray, and Dr. M. H. Aiken; club captain. Miss G. Storcr; vice-captain, Mrs T. Begg; secretary and treasurer, Miss G. Harrison; assistant-secretary and treasurer. Miss J. Wright; committee. Misses B. Tavendale, D. O’Donnell, D. Morris, D. Stark, N Wyatt, and J. Ayers; selector and coach, Mrs B. Bain; auditor, Mr J. Hirst; trustees, Misses N. Worthington and G. Harrison. It was decided to open the season on April 2.

VALEDICTORY

PRESENTATIONS TO REV. AND MRS D. N. PRYOR

SOCIAL EVENING AT f LEESTON

After serving for five years as minister of the Leeston Presbyterian charge, the Rev. D. N. Pryor will leave shortly for England to continue his studies. He and Mrs Pryor, who is to accompany him to England, were entertained at - a farewell social in Leeston Town Hall on Monday evening, at which there was a large and representative attendance. The Rev. T. W. Armour, of Christchurch, presided. Addresses praising the work of Mr and Mrs Pryor* for the church and as citizens were given by the Rev. J. Robertson (Moderator of the Christchurch Presbytery), Mr W. H., Rose (Presbytery). the Rev. Mr Bailey (Methodist), the Rev. E. Hanna (Anglican), Mr W. Johnston (Leeston Town Board), Mrs W. Martin (Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union), Mr K. Ridden (youth work), Mr J. Boag (Brookside Church), Mr J. Spence (Killinchy Church), and Mr J. B. Anderson (Leeston Church). From the congregations of the three churches in the charge—-Leeston, Brookside, and Killinchy—Mr J. B. Anderson presented Mr and Mrs Pryor with a travelling rug and wallet of bank notes. A gift was also made to Mr and Mrs Pryor’s small daughter. Replying, Mr Pryor said he had endeavoured to the best of his ability to perform his duties, and he was proud to learn that he had achieved some measure of success. The fine spirit of fellowship and comradeship with his brother ministers had been especially enjoyable. He said he was very grateful for the loyal support accorded ■him bv the women of the church, and by those who had helped with youth work. His five years at Leeston had been happy ones, and would always be remembered. Those who assisted with the musical programmes were Misses J. Henderson, Riches, Caldwell, and Ashford, Mesdames Eggeltqn and Couch, and Messrs Couch and King.

SWIMMING

CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT AKAROA

The chairman of the Akaroa District High School Committee (Mr F. G. Armstrong) presented 42 pupils of the school with New Zealand swimming Association’s certificates, at the school on Monday afternoon. He congratulated the staff on the progress the nupils had made, and he hoped they would continue to improve in swimming. Nine pupils .gamed the 880 yards certificate, 17 the 220 yards certificate, and 16 the 50 yards certificate.

LOYAL RANGIORA LODGE

One member was initiated and one admitted by clearance at the meeting of the Loyal Rangiora Lodge, M.U., I 0.0. F. (New Zealand), on Monday night. Bro. H. R. James, N.G.. presided. A motion of sympathy was massed with the relatives of the late Bro. G. H rt S was decided to affiliate with the Friendly Societies’ Council of Canterbury and also to forward remits to the next district conference to amend the rules to provide for the prior nomination of members of the committee of management, and for an increase in the number of members of the committee, not more than three of whom should be Past District ■ Grand Masters.

PERSONAL NOTES

RANGIORA

Mrs A. J. Tutton and her daughter. Miss Audrey Tutton returned from Australia by the Wanganella last week.

HANMER SPRINGS

Mr and Mrs Hugh Glass have returned after a fortnight s holiday m the S °Mr' and Mrs F. Sullivan, who have been on holiday at New Brighton, have returned to H&nmcr Springs. mS. Hampton and Mrs Shaw, who have been at Arthur’s Pass and toe Selwyn Huts since the New Year, have returned to Hanmer Springs.

HORORATA

Mrs Hight and Miss C. Hi |ht> who arrived from Auckland on Saturday, are the guests of Mr and Mrs E. Clucas ("Marown," Hororata). Mrs Sherwin (Hororata) is a patient at the Christchurch Public Hospital. Mrs W. Thwaites has returned from Auckland. Miss Phyllis Searle' (Hororata) is on holiday at Amberley. J . . Mr J. Schaab has resumed duty as postmaster at Hororata after his annual holidays. . Mr R. Staveley, a former resident of Hororata, and his son, who have been guests of Mrs W. Prestidge, have returned to Stratford. Miss D. McKenzie (Hororata) spent the week-end at Culverden.

LAWN TENNIS

BANKS PENINSULA TEAM TO PLAY* AT KAIAPOI

The following Banks Peninsula tennis team has been chosen to play in a match at Kaiapoi on Saturday, April ‘ Men—D. Radford, C. Minifie, H. Rankin, G. Kelly, F. A. Lewthwaite (captain), I. Kay, and A. J. Smith. Reserves: E. White. C. D. Sealey, R. W. Taylor-, and J. Wakelin. .Women—Misses P. Brocherie, K.

Kay, N. Henning, Mrs A. A. Radford, Mrs C. Londrigan, Misses H. Kelly, A. Haley, and M. Webster. Reserves: Mrs W. Bulman, Mrs I. Barclay, Miss H. Savage. Miss D. Allen.

: HORORAtA CLUB

Mr A, D. Oliver presided at a meeting of the Hororata Tennis Club re-

cently, when it was decided to P*® s *®* all trophies won during the year » the club’s annual ball on April 8.