NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22400, 13 May 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

FAEMEES’ UNION BANKS PENINSULA BRANCH REMITS FOR CONFERENCE CONSIDERED The Banks Peninsula branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union met at Duvauchelle recently to consider remits for presentation to the annual provincial conference. Mr P, E. Moore (president) presided. The following sub-branch officials were approved:—Pigeon Bay: President, Mr J. C. C. Reynish; vice-presi-dent, Mr W. M. McSweeney; secretary, Mr D. N. Waghorn; delegates, Messrs J. C. C. Reynish, R. W. Kelly, W. M. McSweeney, A. Goodwin, and D. N. Waghorn. Okain’s Bay; President, Mr P. E. Moore; secretary, Mr E. N. Moore; delegates, Messrs A. McKay. Colin Mason, J. A. R. Mason, F. G. Harris, and E. N. Moore. It was decided that the Akaroa, Duvauchelle, Le Bon’s Bay, and Little Akaloa sub-branches be asked to appoint representatives. Mr J. C. C. Reynish moved a remit dealing with New Zealand’s defences and pointed out that the attendance at territorial camps indicated a lack of interest. The following remit was carried: ‘‘That the New Zealand Farmers’ Union would like the assurance of the Government that it is doing its utmost to make the defences of New Zealand adequate.” Mr F. G. Harris moved the following remit: “That the Farmers’ Union is in favour of the hours of work in cheese factories being based on the time it takes to make the day’s cheese, and that the wages of cheese factory workers be on a flat rate instead of the present time and overtime system." The remit was carried, it being pointed out that the present system of wages paid to factory assistants was tending to spoil the quality of cheese produced. A remit for the provision of a veterinary officer for each district was considered. Mr F. G, Harris said a dairy instructor was to be appointed for Banks Peninsula, and it was suggested that this instructor should have a knowledge of veterinary work. He said the want of a veterinary officer had been severely felt during the last season. It was decided to write to the Department of Agriculture asking if one were available and pointing out the serious position in which local farmers found themselves, PROLIFIC YIELDS APPLE AND PEAR CROPS AT OXFORD The apple and pear crops at Oxford have been very prolific this year. A feature has been the large crops of very large fruit on trees 50 years old or more. , . , , Mrs G. T. Higginson, of Ashley Gorge road, had from a very old tree a pear that turned the scale at 21b.

GOOD WORK SHOWN IN STACKING

COMPETITION AT AMURI Mr A. G. Black, of Culverden, was judge of the stacking competition in conjunction with the recent show. Although there were only three entries, the competition was keen, there being only one point between first and second. The judge gave high praise to the quality of the work. Results: —G. Ferguson (25 points) 1, W. J. Black (24 points) 2, John Brown (21 points) v hj c. PERSONAL NOTES AKAROA Mrs A. R. Haylock, Onuku, Akaroa, accompanied by Mrs P. Harvey, Chrifetchurch, has been on a holiday visit to Dunedin. Miss A, Gilpin, Wellington, accompanied by Miss McLeod, is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs C. B. Arnold, Lavaud street, Akaroa. Messrs T. Haley, Gough’s Bay, Akaroa, and G. and R. Kelly, Pigeon Bay, are spending a holiday in the North Island. , „ , ~ , Messrs F. and T. Helps, Mount Pleasant, Akaroa, and W, R, Armstrong, "Mount Clair,” Akaroa, are on a motor tour of the North Island. HORORATA Mrs Betts and Messrs W. and E. Betts are spending a holiday in WestP °Mrs Barsby and family, of Christchurch, are spending the school holidays at Hororata. ' .... Mrs McKay and her two children, of Darfield, are guests of Mr and Mrs H Oliver, “Springhead,” Hororata. Miss C. Ingram, of Christchurch, is staying with Mr and Mrs R. Gray, “Manor House,” Hororata, for the school SHEFFIELD Mrs F, Henry, Waddington, is spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs J. Harris, Christchurch. Miss J. D. Walker, infant mistress of the Waddington School, who is on term holidays, is attending the Waitaki Girls’ High School jubilee celebrations. ~ Mrs S. Stephens, Waddington, is visiting her daughter, Mrs C. D. Sealey, Akaroa.

TABLE TENNIS AT ASHLEY BANK At the table tennis tournament at Ashley Bank a presentation was made to the president (Mr D. C. Morrison), who will shortly leave the district to reside at Peel Forest Mr J. Harris, for members of the club, presented Mr Morrison with a pair of motoring gloves. The annual meeting was held. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £2 7s. Miss E. Bowbyes was appointed president, and Miss H. Drake secretary and treasurer. LODGE MEETING AT CHEVIOT The N.G. (Bro. R. Meyers) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Cheviot Lodge. Nominations were received for the election of officers for the ensuing period. HORORATA MOTHERS* UNION The monthly meeting of the Hororata branch of the Mothers’ Union, was well attended. The vicar (the Rev. C. W. I. Maclaverty) gave a talk on the present-day problems among .£be young. ,

X-EAY PLANT AT AKAKOA

REFUSAL BY HOSPITAL BOARD STRONG PROTEST AGAINST ACTION . A strong protest was made at the Banks Peninsula branch meeting of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union about the action of the North Canterbury Hospital Board in refusing to install an X-ray plant at the Akaroa Hospital. _ Mr J. C. C. Reynish, Pigeon Bay brought forward a remit of protest at the board’s action for the provincial conference, but after hearing the explanation from Mr R. A. Mould, the district’s representative on the hospital board, Mr Reynish withdrew the remit. Mr Mould explained that the application had been turned down by the hospital committee, though he had explained that Akaroa patients had to travel 104 miles to be X-rayed, and had to suffer the discomfort of travel. He said there were at least 30 patients a year sent to Christchurch for X-ray examination by the local doctor and that if they paid £3 each and the plant cost only £250 it would soon pay for itself. He suggested a petition be prepared from the district to the hospital board, and said he was sure no one would refuse to sign it. It was decided that a petition be circulated throughout the district for signatures and when completed, that this be forwarded to the board. Mr Mould was thanked for attending the meeting and explaining the matter.

DOG TEIALS

BANKS PENINSULA COLLIE CLUB OPENING DAY OP ANNUAL EVENTS The annual trials of the Banks Peninsula Collie Dog Club were commenced yesterday at Little River, on a paddock lent by Mr S. S. Barclay. The day was fine and there was an Interested gathering of residents of the district. The entries were scarcely up to those of last year. In addition, the dogs nominated from Kurow by Mr I. Anderson did not compete because of a bereavement in Mr Anderson’s family. There were 32 entries in the first class —the heading, bringing back, and holding in the ring. This event was concluded in the afternoon, and some dogs in class 2 made their runs before the end of the day. The trials will probably conclude to-day, if not they will be completed to-morrow morning. On the whole the work was indifferent. The trial ground is steep and rather exacting, and in addition the sheep, which were provided by Mr E. A. Williams, of Port Levy, were a strong lot and provided an exacting test. Some dogs failed to get very far in their runs, and this caused the event to be completed mu»h earlier than would otherwise have been the case. Only five dogs succeeded in securing the full points for holding in the ring. The class was won by W. Ross’s (Methven) Toby, which put up a good run. scoring 55 points in a possible 60. The next dog scored 52 points. The work in the second event, as far as it went yesterday, was much better. The judge was Mr H. Ingram (Culverden). The following are the details:— CLASS I (OPEN)— Heading, Bringing Back, and Holding in Ring. About 450 yards. Time limit. 8 minutes. First prize £7, second £4, third £2, fourth £l. W. Ross’s Toby, 55 points .. ..I A. Turpin's Joy, 52 points .. •• 2 J. N. McGowan’s Bruce, 51 points .. 3 T. E. Brankin’s Sharp. 50 points .. 4 DISTRICT CLASS (run in conjunction)— First £3, second £2 ss, third 15s. A. Turpin’s Joy .. .. J J. N. McGowan’s Prince .. ..2 T. E. Brankin’s Sharp .. ..3. MAIDEN CLASS—First £3, second £2, third 15s. A. Turpin’s Joy •• •• 1 J. N. McGowan’s Prince •» .. .2 T. E. Brankin’s Sharp .. •• 3 Special Prizes Mrs J. F. Buchanan's Challenge Cup, in class 1 (open)—W. Ross’s Toby. The John Mackenzie Memorial Cup for district dog scoring most points in class I—A. Turpin’s Joy. J. Darroch’s special for best unplaced maiden dog—J. Chapman’s Toby. 49 points. H. S. S. Kyle’s trophy for maiden dog scoring most points in class I—A. Turpin’s Joy. H. C. Derrick's special for fourth In district —S, S, Barclay’s Rex, 49i points.

NORTH CANTERBURY BASKETBALL

DRAW FOR TO-MORROW The draw for basketball games in North Canterbury to-morrow Is as follows; Ashley v. Coutts Island, Ranglora A v. Amberley, Sefton v. Ranglora B, Gust v. Oxford, Clarkville v. Waikuku, Balcairn a bye. RANGIORA HOCKEY TEAM The following players will represent Ranglora senior A in a hockey match against Hornby, at Hagley Park to-mor-row:—N. Forward. B. Watkins, J. Harper, G. Stent, N. Watkins, C. Watkins, P. Wilson, D. Seed, H. Mclntosh, N. Clark, R. Moran. RUGBY FOOTBALL CHEVIOT TEAM TO PLAY TO-MORROW The following will represent the Cheviot senior Rugby team against Hanmer at Cheviot to-morow;—S. Brown, F. Wilkinson, J. Sargent, G. McAdam, J. Pain, W. Courtier, H. Wilson, W. Dreaver, D. McQueen, H. Stevens. W. Drake, G. Harrison, B. Tapper, W. Crampton, W. Cone. HAWARDEN-UNITED TEAM The following will represent the Hawar-den-United Rugby Football Club at Waikari against Waiau:— Seniors —Lukey, Tait, Saundercock, Morrison, McKenzie. Sparks, Jamieson, Power, Gardner , Blakely. Quigley, Forrester, Mander, Millar, Fitzglbbon, McKeegan. Juniors —McCreanor (2), Bamford (2), Casserley, Sheridan, Manning. Pierce, Davey, Wright, Twiss, Graham, Sollitt, McKay, Quinlivan, Gifklns, Power. —6 HORORATA GOLF CLUB The bogey handicap, played on the Terrace station course, Hororata, was won by W. O. Gray. SOCIAL AT MEDBURY The first of a series of socials of the Medfcury Social Committee was held recently. The cards were won by Mrs L. Plaisted, Mrs C. Earnshaw, Mr Earnshaw, and Mr J. Fletcher. For dancing, music was played by Mrs J. Fletcher, and extras by Mrs E. G. Dalzell, Mrs Plaisted, and Mr T. Mackay (Hurunul). Mr J. Fletcher I wee- masts* p£ ceremonies, .

MINIATURE RIFLES CULVERDEN CLUB’S WEEKLY SHOOT The senior and junior buttons were won by P. Hamilton and R. Gudsell respectively at the weekly shoot of the Culverden men’s miniature club. The following are the scores:—A. G. Black 78, E. Black 74. R. Moor 70, J. Crothall 79, A. ,T. Black 72, W. Hamilton 76, E. Arthur 74, G. McDowell 76, F. Brice 78, P. Hamilton 78, R. Fitzgibbon 71, M. Milne 75. N. Ross 77, R. M. Thomson 78, T. Wpodward 73. R. G. Thomson 66. E. Devine 77. T. Henshaw 78, S. Davies 79, H. Maw 76, H. Hammond 79, A. Mangin 77, R. Gudsell 76. J. Draper 80, G. Mockett 79, F. Hart 77, J. Drage 79, T. Smith 78, E. B. Delhi, 77, D. Henshaw 75. A. .Kingsbury 7& L. Denton 75. A. Kingsbury ‘at

HALDON CLUB There was a good attendance at a practice shoot of the Haldon Rifle Club, the following being the best scores;—W. Crofts 70, W. Oakley 70, R. Clucas 69. Miss Bennett 69, F. Gough 69, F. Cain <69, H. Carr 68, J. Hall 68. C. Hunt 68. D. Yaxley 68 Mrs Clucas 67, R. Ballagh 67, J. Phillips 66, F. Lewis 66, V. Mathias 66. C. Ballagh 65. A. Miller 65. F. Hunt 65. W. McLaughlan 65. R. Hockridge 64, C. Keith' 63, J. Williams 63. HORORATA CLUB There was a good attendance at the fifth official shoot of the Hororata Miniature Rifle Club. The H. Oliver challenge cup was won by R. Oliver, 67, 68; runnerup, J. R. Thorne, 67 , 67. The handicap trophv and handicap button were won by H. Hunt 64, 63. 64; runner-up, J. Locker, 66, 63, f>o. Best scores were:—R. Oliver 67. J. R. Thorne 67, F. N. Wright 67. J. iLockac Ml B, Warning 66, &. Prestidge

66. H. Stevens 66. W. R. Oliver 96. R. Banks 66. H. A. Oliver 65, L. Paintin O, L. King 64. H. Hunt 64, L. Derretl M. T. F. Hight 64. L. Parker 63, K. G. Cornley 63. J. Yeoman 62. A. D. Oliver 92. C. Hercus 62. F. S. Barrett 62, J. Payne 9. C. Keith 58. L. Hughes 68. After the official shooting the best sooras were 1. F. High! 70 and 60, E. Fleming LODGE MEETING AT SHEFFIELD The fortnightly meeting of the Lnyal Malvern Lodge, M.U., L0.0.F, w*a held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sheffield. recently. The Noble Grand (Bro. R. Prescott) presided. Nominations of officers to be elected at the quarterly meeting were taken. It was decided to hold the annual ball on June 24. The social committee reported on having made arrangements to begin card evening**