WELCOME TO NEW MINISTER

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22414, 30 May 1938, Page 4

WELCOME TO NEW MINISTER

THE REV. L. M’MASTER AT LEESTON After his induction as minister of the Leeston Presbyterian charge at a service held in the Leeston Church, the Rev. L. McMaster was entertained at a welcome social in the Town Hall, with Mrs McMaster. ' The speakers included the Rev. James Robertson (Moderator of the Christchurch Presbytery), Mr John Boag (congregations of the parish), the Revs. E. Horne (Anglican):, and S. Bailey (Methodist), Captain Allott (Salvation Army), the Rev T. W. Armour (Christchurch), Mrs W. Martin (women’s organisations), Mr B. Brown (chairman of Town Board), and the Rev. R. R. Adair. From the congregations at Leeston, Brookside, and Killinchy, Mr A. H. Reid presented the Rev. R. R. Adair with a cheque, in appreciation of his services as Moderator during the vacancy. , „ Musical items were given by Mesdames R. Harris and Dallison, Miss Paul, and Mr Cormack. MALVERN DOG TRIALS RESULT OF HUNTAWAY CLASS The Malvern Collie Club’s annual trials were concluded on Saturday, when the huntaway class was decided. The work was exceptionally good, 18 dogs completing the course and a number just failing to do so The following are the results:— CLASS Hl—Huntaway, with Slew. About 500 yards. First £B, second £5. third £3, fourth £l. H, White’s Ben. 56 points .. •• J K. Watson’s Bruce, 54 points .. * H. White’s Toff, 53 points .. •• J H. White’s Laddie. 52 points •• « District—H. White’s Ben 1, K. Wateon’s Bruce 2, H. White's Toff 3. H. Whites L Maiden—K. Watson’s Bruce 1. H. White’s Laddie 2, W. Russell’s Spark (51 points) 3.

LIST OP SPECIAL AWARDS CLARENCE BRIDGE DOG TRIALS The following were the winners of the special prizes at the Collie Dog Club’s annual dog trials, held Bridge Challenge Cup for maiden three-dog team—A. Smith (UJ P °C?arence Bridge Challenge Cup for winner of class lI—G. Hurley’s Sam. East Coast Settlers' Challenge Cup for Maiden Huntaway—L. Tisch's Black. The Shades and Ngaio Downs Employees’ Challenge Cup for winner of class lII—A. Giles. , . Mr B. Melhopt’s Special for local competitor scoring most points in class lII—*Mr R.Mounsey’s Special for competitor who has never won a prize, scoring most points in class II —J. Holden. Mr W. Bennett’s Trophy for competitor who has never gained a place In any event, scoring most points in class I H. Moss. Mr J. Murray’s special for competitor. In class 111 who has never won a prize previously—H. Moss. Mr R. Murray’s special for competitor in class I who has never won a prize previously—H. Moss. , . Mr J. Chaffey’s Special for best plain working heading dog in class lII—A. Smith’s Digger. Mr A. Giles’ Gold Medal for competitor 21 years of age or under gaining most points at the trials —G, Ritchie (107 points). Mr F. Riddle’s Special for local competitor who has not previously won any event, scoring' most points at trial—J. Denham. Mr A. Giles’s Challenge Cup for competitor scoring most points at trials—A. Smith (2874 points). Mr J. Denham’s Special for seasonal musterer or drover scoring most points at trials—A. Smith (2874 points). Mr G. Hurley’s Special is held up for a definite ruling. ,