NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22389, 30 April 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

ELECTIONS AT KAIAPOI

LOCAL BODY MEMBERS

COUNCIL AND HARBOUR BOARD

CANDIDATES

The following nominations have been received for the Kaiapoi Borough Council elections: — Mayoralty—Mr E. G. Gray, Rev. W. H. A. Vickery*. Borough Council—Messrs J. W. Barnard. A. E. Brown*, J. P. Farrell, A. Gordon', W. Hart, H. O. Hills. J. Hirst*. Rev L C. Horwood, Messrs B. Leaver, A. Linklater*. K. Mcintosh, jun.. A. S. Palmer. H. Rinaldi*. R. C. Stewart, C. T. Williams. A. H.» Wilson, G. E. Wright*. (Nine members.) Waimakariri Harbour Board—Messrs J. W. Barnard*, H. O. Hills*. J. Hirst, J. A. Mealings*. A. S. Palmer H. Rinaldi*. C. T. Williams, G. E. Wright. (Five members.) Lyttelton Harbour Board, to represent the boroughs of Kaiapoi and Rangiora. and the counties of Eyre Oxford, and Rangiora—Mr PL. Parnham*. and Mr C. Morgan Williams. An asterisk denotes a sitting member.

AMURI COUNTY COUNCIL

ELECTION IN TWO RIDINGS ONLY

Nominations for the vacancies on the Amuri County Council. North Canterbury Hospital Board, and North Canterbury Electric Power Board are aS Amuri V County Council—Hanmer riding: Mr W. Hanmer Atkinson. Mr G. O. Rutherford.* and Mr J. Manson* Pahau riding: Mr M. Bethell* and Mr H R Davison.* Waiau riding: Mr R. le' Clerc Latter,* Mr P. R. Dearden, and Mr R. Mercer.* R° th e r^ m r . rld T " ine: Mr J. J. Gallagher* and Mr G. J. H. Reid. Lyndon riding: Mr J. J. Dun- ° Two members are required for the Hanmer, Pahau. Waiau, and Rotherham ridings and one for Lyndon riding. There will be an election in the Hanmer and Waiau ridings only. The asterisk denotes that the candidates are sitting members. Mr J. J. Duncan's nomination is the only one for the seat on the North Canterbury Electric Power Board as the Amuri County's representative. This is the first time the council has had a representative. For the combined . districts of Amuri, Cheviot, and Kaikoura Mr F. J. Monk is the only nomination for the seat on the North Canterbury Hospital Board.

KOWAI COUNTY COUNCIL

NOMINATIONS

The following nominations for the local body elections in the Kowai County have been received by the returning officer (Mr J. E. Tinnock): — Amberley Riding—Messrs D. McLean*. T. Chamberlain (one vacancy). South Riding—Messrs H. May*. J. Ashworth*. R. Peach*. S. T. Ashworth, J. H. Vette. and Jas. Wyllie (three vacancies). „ _ North Riding—J. B. Bowker*. S. T. D. Boyce, M. I. Malthus (three vacancies) . North Canterbury Electric Power Board—Mrs R. Peach*. I.'P. Croft, D. McLean (one vacancy). An asterisk denotes sitting members.

FAREWELL TO VICAR

SOUTHBRIDGE PAROCHIAL

DISTRICT

Parishioners from all parts of the Southbridge parochial district assembled at the parish hall to bid farewell to the Rev. and Mrs C. L. Wilson and family. Mr Wilson has been appointed vicar of Philipstown. Mr R. B. Willis, warden, presided. Mrs Wilson was presented with a bouquet by Margaret Willis. Tributes to the work of Mr Wilson were paid by the chairman and Messrs A. J. McLaughlin (Dunsandel), H. J. Greenwood (Southbridge), H. R. McLaughlin (Sedgemere), and the Rev. R. R. Adair (Presbyterian Church). The chairman presented a wallet and cheque to Mr Wilson. A prayer book was presented to Master Harold Wilson. From the Mothers' Union Mrs A. G. Thompson handed a toilet set tP Mrs Wilson, and from the Sunday school teachers and children Mr Willis presented her with a gift. Another gift to Mrs Wilson was from the Young People's Club.

SOUTHBRIDGE CHURCH FAIR

Stall-holders dressed to represent various countries and stalls decorated appropriately formed a feature of an all nations' fair held at the Town Hall, Southbridge, on Thursday to aid the funds of the Presbyterian Church. A remarkably fine collection of goods was displayed. There was a large attendance and business was brisk.

The fair was officially opened by the Rev. R. R. Adair. At the conclusion an auction sale was conducted by Mr J. Rigby.

GREAT IMPROVEMENTS TO DOMAIN

Great improvements have been made to the domain, which is now adequately drained. Part was levelled for cricket pitches and a tennis court is being formed, said the report at the annual meeting of the Hillsborough Domain Board.

The secretary (Mr O. E. Duncan), who has relinquished that position after eight years' service, was accorded a vote of appreciation and thanks. The appointment of Mr J. T. McHarg as secretary was confirmed.

BASKETBALL AT CHEVIOT

Mr T. E. Elliott presided at the annual meeting of the basketball club. The balance-sheet showed the club to be in a sound financial position. The election of officers ..resulted:— Patrons, Mrs G. W. Forbes, Mrs D. McLaren, Mrs G. R. Macdonald, Mrs G. Struthers; president, Miss I. E. Winskill; vice-presidents, Mrs A. C. Fuller, Mrs T. E. Elliott Mrs W. A. Elliott, Mrs M. Morrison, Mrs A. Elliott, Mrs McKnight, Mrs T. Pain, Mrs G. H. Harrison; secretary, Miss J. Elliott; treasurer. Miss R, Talbot; club captain, Miss C. McKnight; vicecaptain. Miss B. Morrison; committee, Misses C. Rowe, B. Elliott, D. Pain, M. McKnight, • ••- The team' to travel to Ashley to-aay is as follows: Misses J. Elliott, D. Pain, B. Elliott, C. Rowe, R. Partington, R. Talbot, E, Harrison, M. Harrison.

SCHOOL COMMITTEES

ELECTIONS IN KAIKOURA

DISTRICT

New school committees appointed in the Kaikoura district are as follows: Mangamaunu—Chairman and secretary Mr J. J. Mackle; committee, Messrs R. Parsons. H. Jacobs. A. Giles, W. Poharama. . Kincaid: Chairman. Mr H. A. Waghorn; secretary and treasurer, Mrs S. EatoDl committee. Mr S. Eaton, Mesdames J. Harnett, jun.. and H. A. Waghorn. _, _ _ Glen Kowhai—Chairman. Mr E. G. Lawson; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Fugh and Mr W. H. Dalzell. Puhi Puhi—Chairman. Mr H. Hamilton; committee. Messrs E. L. Peters, W. H. Crampton, H. J. Barratt. Waipara—Messrs J. Kilty (chairman). W. Potton. A. Campbell, A. Thompson, A. Whyte. Port I>vy—Mr L. H. Field (chairman), Mrs M. Glen, Messrs G. C. Richficld. A. Jennings, and N. Wilson.

EAST EYRETON

The following school committee has been elected at East Eyreton:—Messrs F. Merrin (chairman). H. W. Beal (secretary), F. Beal, G. Cherry, and W. Martin.

CULVERDEN

The annual report of the Culverden School Committee presented at the biennial meeting of the householders, when Mr J. W. Black presided, said that the last two years had been most successful. The committee had concentrated, on the erection of a new master's residence, which had been sanctioned, and the building had been completed shortly after Christmas. Extensive improvements had been carried out to the grounds.

There was a credit balance of £4B 12s sd, compared with £3l 4s 4d. It was moved by Mr H. M. Searle and seconded by Mr H. Ingram that a letter be written to Mr P. Hadley expressing this meeting's appreciation for his handsome gift of a new radio to the school.

The following committee was elected: —Mrs P. Hadley, Messrs H. M. Searle, G. Mockett. J. W. Black, H. C. Croft At a committee meeting held later, Mr J. W. Black was re-elected chairman, and Mr H. C. Croft secretary and treasurer.

PERSONAL NOTES

RANGIORA

Miss Nancy Buckley is spending the week-end with her mother, Mrs A. O. Buckley. King street. Mr Vincent Lynskey, who has been visiting his mother at Rangiora, has returned to Wellington.

WEST MELTON

Mr R. Archie, who has been spending a short holiday at West Melton, returned to Timaru at the beginning of the week.

Dr. Baker McLaglan and Nurse E. Spring visited the local school and carried out an examination of the pupils.

KAIKOURA PERSONAL

The Bishop of Polynesia visited Kaikoura on Thursday and gave a lantern address in St Peter's Church schoolroom on the church and social and spiritual work in the Islands. The Bishop was the guest of Mr and Mrs J. C. Smith.

AKAROA

Mrs Malcolmson (Southbridge), sister of Mr A. R. Munro, Beach road, Akaroa, is staying with Mr and Mrs J. C. Munro.

Miss Wainona Pool, Akaroa, left on Thursday for Wellington. Mrs A. French, "The Vineries," Burwood, has been visiting Akaroa. Mr S. W. Hayward, Dunedin, has been visiting Akaroa.

CHEVIOT

The Rev. F. Bush and family have left for Picton, where Mr Bush will be Anglican minister.

HAWARDEN

Mrs Crane (Hawarden) is visiting her daughter, Mrs A. Morrison, Clande°Mr and Mrs A. Anderson and Miss M Anderson (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs J. B. Drake (Clandeboye).

MAGISTRATE'S COURT

THEFT OF CORNET AT

KAIKOURA

At the Magistrate's Court at Kaikoura, before Messrs Jas. Davidson and Jas. Boyd, Justices of the Peace, Martin William Starkey. aged 20, a cook, was charged with the theft of a cornet, valued at £lO, the property of James Moore, at Kaikoura, on November 21. 1937. _,. , . .. The case had been adjourned at the sitting of the Court on April 13. Defendant was fined £7 10s and ordered to pay costs in default two months imprisonment. Mr Davidson for the Bench said that offences of this nature were looked on as serious.

RETURNED SOLDIERS AT

KAIKOURA

The annual reunion of the Kaikoura returned soldiers was held in the Band Room recently. Dr. R. L. Withers presided. Among those present were the Rev. Father Devlin, Rev. S. Corney, and visitors from Oaro. Puketa and Aniseed Camp. A long toast-list was honoured. Musical items were given by Messrs L. Firkin, J. McMullan; instrumental items bly Messrs F. S. H. Warner (Diano), J. Dick ('cello), T. A. Cloudesley (violin), J. McMullan (banjo).

FRENCH SLOOP TO VISIT AKAROA

The Mayor of Akaroa (Mr F. R. E. Davis) has been notified that a French war sloop, Rignault de Genouilly, under the command of Captain Plante, will visit Akaroa on Monday, May 30, leaving the next day for Dunedin.

The winner of the prize for most points in the cookery section at the Oxford show was Mrs R. J. Gilchrist

FARMERS' UNION

ANNUAL MEETING OF BRANCH

AT HORORATA

The annual meeting of the Hororata branch of the New Zealand Farmers Union was held in the Hororate HaU recently. Mr K. W. J. Hall presided. It was decided to ask why the prices fixed by the Board of Trade superphosphate were on the basis ofl2. bags to the, ton, as the packing used by farmers was almost invariably 18 to The financial statement showed a credit balance of £l2 8s 6d. Five classes for the flock ewe competition was agreed upon. . Mr T. F. Hight offered a trophy. A committee, comprising Messrs K. W. JHall. G. H. Grigg, T. F. Hight, and JW. D. Hall, was set up to arrange details. Entries will/close on May 24. The election of officers resulted.— President, Mr K. W. J- Hall; vice-pre-sidents, Messrs F. O'Rorke and J. Oliver; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. W. D. Hall; auditor, Mr H. C. Hiatt, committee, Messrs T. R. Rich*** W. R. Oliver. V. Owen, T. F. Hight, R. G Keith T. D. Jarman, H. Foster, li. T* Richards, W. Stone, and D. Brown; delegates to provincial conference. Messrs K. W. J Hall and H. T. Reeves.

PLUNKET SOCIETY

ANNUAL BRANCH MEETING AT

DUNSANDEL

Mrs R. Barnctt presided at the eighth annual meeting of the Dunsandel subbranch of the Plunket Society. Mrs Gilbert expressed appreciation of the satisfactory condition of the axfairs of the branch, and in moving the adoption of both reports, congratulated the branch on the success of its work. The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory credit. A letter resigning her position as secretary because o? ill-health was received with regret from Mrs W. J. Officers were elected as follows: President. Mrs R. Barnett; secretary, Mrs W. J. C. Sheat; vice-presidents, Mcsdames P. F. Chamberlain and H. W. Johnson; committee, Mesdames M E M Watson. W. Restall, w. J. Wraight. P. L. Kime. A Macpherson, F. E. Owers. E. G. Wright, W. N. Walker. G. Lloyd, J. £ Allan. P. Y. Bell. J. Macpherson. and B. D. Watson. A bring and buy sale was held in aid of the Karitane extension fund, the proceeds of which, together with the amount previously collected, make a total of £.lO 12s 6d.

MARSHLAND BRANCH MEETS

The annual meeting of the Marshland sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held recently, when Mrs Cracroft Wilson and Mrs Cecil Wood, of the Christchurch branch, and members from the New Brighton and Belfast sub-branches were present. Mrs Waugh presided. , The balance-sheet showed a credit oi £ 8 9s As she was leaving the district, Mrs Waugh was not able to continue as president and was thanked for her services. m ~ .. The election of officers resulted.— President, Mrs L. Hale: vice-president, Mesdames D. Boyd and L. Kingston: secretary and treasurer. Mrs Jti. K. Marks; committee, Mesdames Andrews E. and N. Treleaven, A. Gibbs, C. Ching, R. Crozier. F. Basher S. Watson, L. Wilson, A. Shaw, J. McFadden. M. Blank, J. Lange. jun., J. Boloski, and L. Erickson. Mrs Cracroft Wilson and Mrs Wood addressed the meeting.

MEETING AT HORORATA

The annual meeting of the Hororata branch of the Plunket Society was held in the parish hall recently. Mrs Gilbert Grigg presided. The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory credit. __ .. . The officers elected were:—President, Mrs Gilbert Grigg; vice-presidents, Mesdames T. B. Jones, L. G. D. Acland, G. C Derrett. C. W. I. Maclaverty, and K. Hall; secretary and treasurer, Mrs J. Ballagh; committee,, Mesdames F. O'Rorke, R, G. Keith, F. N. Wright, W. Stone, C. Bruce, W. O. Gray, H. A. Oliver, A. J. Harris, W. Thwaites, J. R. Thorne, T. F. Hight, L. Parker, C. Duckmanton, T. Clucas. Mesdames E. A. Gray and T. B. Jones were made honorary members of the committee in recognition of their services.

OXFORD

The sixteenth annual meeting of the Oxford sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Coronation Hall on Thursday afternoon. Mrs F. B. Lane (Rangiora) presided and there was a good attendance of members. Regret was expressed at the impending departure of Mr and Mrs H. C. D. Somerset, and appreciation of their services was recorded. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £55 5s lOd. There was a balance of assets over liabilities of £B7 12s 9d. . „ , „ Officers were elected as follows. — President, Mrs F. J. Gorton: vice-pre-sidents, Mrs W. J. Skurr. Mrs K. D. Henderson, and Mrs R. E. Johnson; honorary secretary, Mrs A. O. Graham; honorary treasurer, Mrs H. f. Thompson; advisory committee, Messrs F. J. Gorton and H. V. Ward; auditor, Mr E. C. R. Inwood; committee, Mesdames A. E. Bowman, J. H. Doak, A. E. Cross. E. D. Denham. T. Garhck. R E Judson, W. H. Knowles. E. Lassen, J. Mann, R. McGrath,R. Meyer, W. E. Minty, R. Southgate. E. Skurr, E. Thompson. H. V! Ward G. Winter, J. G. Woodham. and Miss Skey; associate committee, Mesdames E. C. R. Inwood, W. R. Johnstone, and A. Henderson. An address was given by Mrs P. G. Greenwood, of the Christchurch Karitane Hospital.

LAWN TENNIS

RESULTS IN PENINSULA

TOURNAMENT

The following further matches have been played in the Peninsula tennis compeMen'sSDoubles Championship-Final: C Minine and I. Kay beat F. A Lewthwaite and J. Wakelin, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. _ Mixed Doubles ChampionshiD-Final. C. Minine and Mrs Minifle beat I. Kay and Miss K. Kay. 6-3. 6-3 Women's Handicap Singles—Semi-final. Mrs J. Ferguson (rec. 12) beat Miss B. Lewthwaite (rec. 24), 60-58: Miss P. Brocherie (owe 5) beat Miss A. Haley (rec. 5). 60-45. Final: Miss P. Brocherie (owe 5) beat Mrs J. Ferguson (rec. 12), 60-52. Men's Handicap Singles—Third round: G. Kelly (owe 10) beat I. Kay (owe 20), 60-54; B. Turpin (rec. 23) beat C. D. Sealey (owe 5), 60-58; T. Haley (rec. 3) beat R. W. Taylor (owe 10), by default: D. Kay (rec. 10) beat G. Blomquist (rec. 15), 60-51. Semi-final: G. Kelly beat B. Turpin, 60-53; T. Haley beat D. Kay. 60-51. Final: G. Kelly (owe 10) beat T. Haley (rec. 3), 6049 Men's Handicap Doubles—Semi-final: V. and R. Craw (rec. 10) beat G. Blomquist and B. Turpin (rec. 20). 60-58; M. Gilbert and R. Craw (rec 5) beat C. Minine and A. Reid (owe 5). 60-57. Mixed Doubles Hantiicap—Second round: Miss K. Kay and I. Kay (owe 10) won by default from Miss D. Leete and A. Reid (rec. 15); Miss H. Kelly and G. Kelly (owe 5) won by default from Miss A. Wright and H. Rankin (scr); Miss N. Hennipg and D. Kay (rec. 7) beat Miss P. Brocherie and A .Smith (owe 5). 60-39. Semi-final: Miss Kay and Kay beat Miss Kelly and Kelly, 60-57.