NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22390, 2 May 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

SCHOOL TEACHERS’ COURSE

INSTRUCTION IN INFANT METHODS

LARGE GATHERING OF TEACHERS AT RANGIORA

A refresher course for school teachers. arranged by the management committee of the Ashley branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute, was held at Rangiora on Friday and Saturday. There were 72 teachers present from schools between Hawarden and lectures were given by Miss James (crafts mistress). Miss D. Baster (infant department), and Mr J. Masterton (arts), of the Christchurch Training College. The subjects covered included the illustration of stories, methods of decoration, and their application. Subsequently lectures were given on the psychology of the young child and infant methods generally giving the practical appli-» cation to the previous day’s instruction as applied to infants.

WETTEST APRIL ON RECORD

EXCEPTIONAL FALL AT RANGIORA

On April 28 and 29 51 points of. rain was recorded at Rangiora, making a total for the month of 6.77 inches. Ram fell on 13 days of the month. The average for April for the last 19 years is 1.67 inches. In April, 1937, 1.53 inches of rain fell. Last month was the wettest April on record the next highest figure being m April, 1925, when 4.24 inches fell. The total rainfall for the four months of 1938 is now 13.41 inches, as compared with 7.41 inches for the same period last year.

SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR AT CUST

MORE THAN £7O RAISED

A very successful bazaar, bv members of the combined St. James’ Ladies’ Guilds, was held in the Gust Public Hall. The bazaar was aP ffi X ffl a c& £ we^lhl Miss M. Addinell; produce, Mesdames P, Rowe, C. Briggs, and A. Ryde, sweets, Mrs C. Wayland and Miss Joan Wood; books, Mrs R. Lang; tea, Mesdames L. Campion. Mrs R Wolff, E. Lindsay, C. Judson, J. Feather E. Smith, C. Tallott, B. Croft. H. Miles, and Misses B. Wood, Evelyn Grant, S. Pachnatz, and E. Feather.

CLAY BIRD SHOOTING

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The North Canterbury Gun Club held its opening shoot at Rangiora on Saturday in ideal weather. There were 13 competitors, and some good scores W fn 6 the* trophy shoot I. G. Watkins (17yds). D. Doreen (14yds), J-Truscott (13yds). and A. N. Turner (12yds) all shot the possible, and divided the stakes, Watkins’s shoot was a first-bar-re shot the possible in a nine-bird sweep, and divided the stakes.

AMBULANCE WORK AT CUST

A meeting of the Cust Divisimi of the St. John Ambulance Association was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall. A lecture on ’’Sports Injuries was given by Dr, E. W Minty (Oxford), divisional surgeon. _ , Superintendent B. F. Early announced that Mr S. Cowens had been appointed ambulance officer. Mr E. Henderson was elected secretary.

LABOUR PARTY MEETS AT CHEVIOT

A well-attended meeting of the Cheviot branch of the Labqur Party discussed the matter of application of the New Zealand Farmers Union for the extension of the time in which it should place its case to the select committee on National health and superannuation. fV ,_ The application was made on the grounds that the time allowed was too was decided to write to the committee informing attemot had been made in Cheviot to the views of members of the Farmers’ Union on this matter.

SOCIAL EVENINGS AT WEST MELTON

A social, organised by MiKi L. Watson and Mr C. Page, was held in the West Melton Hall recently m aid of the Sw Anglican church at Halkett. Music for dancing was played by Haydons orchestra, Christchurch, and exteas by Miss Lucy Thompson and Mr c. w. Walker. Euchre winners were: Women, Whs Thompson 1, Mrs J. H, Harvey 2; men, Mr Candy 1, Mr Jowers 2. Other competitions were won by Mrs Thompson, Mrs Simms, and Mr A. Fronting. Mr L. Davis was master of ceremonies. _ A euchre and dance were held in toe West Melton Hall in aid of the West Melton Horticultural Society and the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. Competitions resulted: Men, Mr W. Fronting 1, Mr L. McHwraith 2; women, Mrs J. H. Harvey 1, Mrs T. Summerfleld 2. For dancing music was played by Mrs W. Hayes. Mr A. Summerfleld was master of ceremonies.

BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

NOMINATIONS MADE AT RANGIORA

MR C. W. TYLER ELECTED MAYOR UNOPPOSED

Twelve nominations have been received for the Rangiora Borough Council. The candidates are as follows: Messrs C. S. Ayers, F. T. Ager, W. Fahey, W. T. N. Keir, F. E. Martyn, C. F. Meyer, G. A. McAlpine, J. N. Lews, H. R. Taylor. W. C. Prosser, H. J. A. Benjes, W. K. Nicholson. The Mayor (Mr C. W. Tyler) is the only candidate for the mayoral election.

KAIKOURA COUNTY COUNCIL

ELECTION NECESSARY IN ONLY ONE RIDING

Nominations closed on Friday for the various ridings in the Kaikoura County. The following were nominClarence Riding (one councillor). Allan Howard*. Conway Riding (two councillors). Leslie Porter Blunt*, Percival Samuel Humm*, Ernest Edward Weavers. Hundalee Riding (one councillor): Edmund Henry Eccles*. Peninsula Riding (two councillors). Thomas Rutledge Alexander*, Francis James Monk*. Suburban Riding (three councillors). Heber John Hewson, Edward Circuit le C. Latter*, George Smith*. •Denotes sitting members. . An election will be necessary only in the Conway riding, as there are only the required number nominated for the other ridings.

KAIKOURA COLLIE CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING .HELD

Mr A. Adair presided at the annual meeting of the Kaikoura Collie Dog Club The balance-sheet showed receipts to be £1403 10s, and expenditure £9B 10s 7d, leaving a credit balance of £4l 13s 3d. Assets were placed at £47 3s 3d. Mr Keehan stated that the trials last year were very successsympathy were Passed with the relatives of Mr G. E. Parsons and Mr Q. L. Rutherford. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patrons, Messrs G. E. T. Shand and A. Adair; president, Mr H ton' treasurer, Mr A. B. u-iarx, secretaryr Miss C. Keehan; assistant secretary, Mr C. Keehan, auditor, C A. Jensen; committee, Messrs t». Broadhurst, W. Wilson, F. R Miles, P. Kerr. P. Smith, G. I oole, M. Smith. R. Collyns, W-Lee, J-Mc-Innes,, T. Smith. A. Smith, R. Broadhurst O. Gibson, A. Lawson, E. Smith. F Kerr, jun., H. Yaxley, A. Thorpe, J. Turner. G. Chisnall; foreman, Mr M. Smith; judge, Mr M. Hope (Blenheim); judge’s clerk, Mr A. Adair; flag steward Mr W. Lee; timekeepers, Messrs A. fr. Monk and H. A. Fairweather. The trials will be held this year on Mr Monk’s land on May 25, $.6, 27, and 28.

MAGISTRATE’S COURT AT KAIKOURA

A sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Kaikoura was held before Messrs A. B. Clark and R. T. Pope, Justices of the Pe Francis Henry Gordon Guildford was charged with two charges of theft of money. He was convicted and sentenced to three months’ hard labour on the first charge and convicted and discharged on the second. It was stated by the police that he was on probation and had 42 previous convictions.

KAIKOURA. RIVER BOARD

The following have been nominated for the Kaikoura River Board elections:—Messrs A. Keenan, E. A. W. Smith, J. Taylor, Charles Moran, and H. Bleasdale. Only five members are required, and no election will be necessary.

BALL AT LEESTON

ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE OLD BOYS

In spite of wet weather there was a large attendance at the annual ball of the St. Andrew’s College Old Boys, held at the Leeston Town Hall. Among the visitors were Mr J. B. Mawson, principal of St. Andrew’s College* and Mrs Mawson, Mr Keith Wafllace, president of the Old Boys' Association, and Mrs Wallace, and Mr G. A. M. Hilson, secretary, and Mrs Hilson. Dance music was played by Jack Maybury’s orchestra, and Lambie’s orchestra played for extras. Mr C. S. Tod was secretary, and Mr G. Rennie master of ceremonies. Prizes for a Monte Carlo went to Mr Hilson and partner. Amongst the ladies present were Mesdames J. B. Mawson, Keith Wallace, A. Hilson, W. A. C. McDonald. James Walker, W. O. Rennie, lan Scott, J Newlove, T. J. Free, H. Free, Misses Doris and Thelma Lilley. Norma Jarman, Jean Lemon, May McClure, Maisie and Phyllis Brooks, Constance Pannell, Nancy Rowley, Sylvia and Patty Bennett, Marion McEvedy. Joan Howatson, Olive Bryce, Ethel Johnstone. Elsie Fisher, Kathleen. Hazel, and Eileen Maw, Millie Kallli Win Carroll , ‘Margaret and Anne Allen, Kathleen Morton, Margaret and Hilary Maclebd. Mabel Banks, Jean Dykes, Myrtle Williams, Joan Scott, Doris and Vida Fussell, Bessie Rookes, Joan McLachlan Nancy Pollock, Mona Magson, Viula Penney, Rosa Bowden, Joan Smith, Mavis McCloy, Margaret Norouay, Henderson, P. Bray, Stephens, L. Coe, M. Gwatkin, Duff, Mary Greenan, and’Edna Mawson.

PARTY AT AKAROA

Miss Eva Black (‘‘Braemar,” Culverden) was entertained by her cousins, Mrs R. H, Farrant and Misses Myrtle and Catherine Fyfe, at an enjoyable party held at their home in Aylmers Valley, Akaroa. . ... A pleasant time was spent with games, competitions dancing, and community singing. Musical Items- were given ■by Misses Eva Black, Elsie Keegan, and Merle Read, and the competition winners were Miss Wainona Pool and Mr R. W. Dunwoodie. Those present were Mr and Mrs R. H. Farrant, Misses Eva Black. Myrtle and Catherine Fyfe. Coralie Davis, Elsie Keegqn, Wainona Pool, Merle ■Read, and Edith Opie, Messrs J. Drummond, J. McKenzie, T. Hayward, and R, W. Dunwoodie.

MINIATURE RIFLES HANMER SPRINGS CLUB At the weekly shoot of the Hanmer Springs Miniature Rifle Club, the best scores were:—C. Burford 79. R. L. Jordan 70, E Devine 78, V. Carson 77, L>. Baldwin 77, S. Britton 76, V. Argelln 76, A. Boucher 76. Miss J. Leech 76. W. A. Smith 75. C. Smith 74. L. Gilligan 73, H. Warman 73, Mrs Malaquin 73, W. Chapman 73 H. Smith 72, W. Brown 72. B. Carson 72, F. Stark 72, D. Colquhoun 72, J. Burford 71, S. Douglas 71. D. Stark 70, D. Tapper 70, Miss Smith 70, W. Enwrlght 70. HALDON CLUB Mr W. 'oakley presided at the annual meeting of the Haldon Miniature Rifle Club. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr Gilbert Grlgg; president, Mr H. Ballagh; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Butler. F. Collins, D. McLaughlin B. Hockrldge, R. Bateman. J. W. D. HaU. B. Adams. J. Clucas, W. J. Locker, P. Shellock, W. Oakley, sen., L, Deirett, sen.. James Clucas, C. Manson, T. Gough, E Clucas, R. Grafton: captain, Mr F. Gough, subject to his approval; vice-captain, Mr R. Bateman: secretary. Mr R. Clucas; assistant secrtary, Mr F. Lewis; auditor, Mr E Mauger; armourer, Mr W. Oakley, assisted by Messrs F. Gough and V. Mathias; handicappers, Messrs W. Oakley, R. Clucas. and F. Lewis; target readers, Messrs R. Clucas. F. Cain. T. Clucas, F.' Lewis, J- W. D. Hall; entertainment committee. Messrs F. Gough, V. Mathias, R. Clucas, L. Derrett, J. W. D. HaU, and J. Williams. - Competitions wIU begin on May 11. f

WAIKARI CLUB Some good scores were made at the weekly shoots of the Walkari Miniature Rifle Clubs. Miss J. E. Horne, of the Women’s Club, securing a possible, and several members of both clubs losing only one point. The following were the best scores j— * Men’s Club —E. Millar 79, L. D. Smith 79, G. A. Greig 79. K. D. Anderson 79, F. C. Trounce 78, J. K. Trounce 78, C.,Reld 78, L. P. Honeybone 77, W. McAdam 77, W. Traill 77, M. Codyre 77. Women's Club—Miss J. E. Horne 80, Mrs W. Traill 79. Mrs M. Bouterey 78, Mrs W. Atkinson 75, Miss L. B. Megowan 74, Mrs L. D. Smith 73.

SEDGEMERE-LAKESIDE CLUB A successful year was recorded In the report presented at the annual meeting of the Sedgemere-Lakeslde Miniature Kifle Club, over which Mr A. Brown presided. Officers elected were:—Patrons, Messrs H. E. Herring. M.P., and F. Alexander; president, Mr Noel Alexander; senior vicepresident, Mr W. Ludemann; junior, Mr F. Lamble: secretary, Mr R. McLaughlin; assistant. Mr W. Ludemann; auditor, Mr J. H. McMillan; executive, the president, captain, secretaries, and Mr A. Brown; handicappers and checkers, Messrs A. Brown, W. Ludemann, and L. Hlntz; captain. Mr H. R. McLaughlin; selectors, Messrs A. Brown, W. Ludemann, and K. Hopa; delegates to Ellesmere Association, the president and Messrs W. Ludemann

DANCE AT HORORATA The fifty-fifth anniversary of the Loyal Coleridge Lodge, M.U., L0.0.F., was celebrated with a dance held in the Hororata Town HalL Many visitors from surrounding districts and Christchurch attended. The committee, with Mr R. Banks as secretary, had made excellent arrangements, and Mr Fred Smith’s orchestra (Christchurch) supplied the music. Extras were, played by Mrs H. A. Oliver, Misses N. Gray, M. Charles, and G. Jewell. Messrs A. D. Oliver and P. Isherwood were masters of ceremonies.

The official party included the North Canterbury District Grand Master, Bro. Iggo, and Mrs Iggo (Christchurch), Sister Taylor, Deputy-Grand Mistress (Christchurch), and Bro. Newton (Leeston), Immediate Past Grand Master Bro. W. Teale and Mrs Teale, Master of Loyal Coleridge Lodge, Bro. P. Isherwood, and Miss Isherwood.

Among others present were Mesdames D. Griffiths (Glentunnel), S. Marsh (Glentunnel), T. Keltie, J. Keltie, M. Thorne, F. Smith (Glentunnel), King (Glenroy), A. Laurie (Christchurch), Duckmanton (Christchurch), Joyce (Coalgate), F. Hinks (Glentunnel), J. Mitchell (Glentunnel), Smith (Christchurch), Williams (Christchurch), H. Simms, H. A. Oliver, J. Patterson (Reefton), H. Geary (Christchurch), J. Crump, Grave, H. Breeze, Misses Lorna Marsh (Glentunnel), Noeline Smith (Glentunnel), Bisphan (Glentunnel). Freda Locker, Phyllis Searle, Noeline Foster, Noeline Gray, Ella Chapman, Helene Taylor (Christchurch), Joyce Here, Gwen Jewell, Olive Stevens (Christchurch), Phyllis Beaumont (Christchurch), Phyllis Thomas (Christchurch), Edith Teale (Glentunnel), Gwen Cherry (Glentunnel), Sally Smith (Christchurch), May Payne, Nellie Tizzard (Christchurch), Doris Isherwood, Joyce McKenzie, Ena Wells, Daisy Laurie (Christchurch), Ena Fright (Christchurch), Edith Thorne, Trixie Miles (Ashburton), Muriel Charles, Nancy O’Connor (Homebush). Peggy Hinks (Glentunnel), Clarice Chambers, Mavis Campbell, Una Hunt, Irene Hunt, Melba Scott, Evelyn Hood (Snowdon), Joan Weastell (Coalgate), Helen Keeble, Betty Anderson (Christchurch), Olive Alloway, Olive Lapthorne (Springfield), Avis McCallum (Springfield), D. Thwaites (Glenroy).

and H. R. McLaughlin; armourers. Messrs M. Alexander, A. Brown, and W. Ludemann; range officers, Messrs Noel Alexander and J. Parkin. It was decided to open the season on May 6, and to support the inclusion of the Springston Club In the Ellesmere competition ft an application for affiliation were made.