NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22432, 20 June 1938, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

SEARCH FOR OIL IN AMERICA

INDUSTRY STARTED 80 YEARS AGO

LECTURE AT RANGIORA BY DR. R. O. PAGE

“The first well drilled in the search for oil was put down in the United States of America in the year 1858, and a year later oil was struck and produced at the rate of. 25 barrels a day. This is about the capacity of some of the wells at Taranaki. From this small beginning the industry has developed in an amazing way, and the production of oil in the world is about 1,500,000,000 barrels annually.” These facts were given to the Rangiora class of the Workers’ Educational Association by Dr. R. o. Page, in his address, “Science Applied to the Petroleum Industry.” “To us,” Dr. Page said, “the most curious thing is that up to 40 years ago only the illuminating oils, like kerosene, were valued, and the petrol was thrown away. Mddern refining methods, on the contrary, are calculated to increase the proportion of petrol produced, and considerable advance has been made possible with the advent of a process in 1912, known as ‘cracking.’ This has made it possible to derive from petroleum stock products which could not previously be made from any other process.” More than £100,000,000 was being spent annually in the search for oil, and that figure did not include the cost of refining. Dr. Page concluded. Dr. Page will speak on dyes and other coal tar products on Tuesday.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE % CHURCH PARADE AT RANGIORA Members of the Rangiora and Kaiapoi divisions of the St. John Ambu J lance Brigade attended a combined church parade at the John Knox Church at Rangiora yesterday. The parade, which was well attended, was led by the Rangiora Brass Band. The service was, conducted by the Rev. J. A. F. Watson. The Mayor of Rangiora (Mr C. W. Tyler) and the Mayor of Kaiapoi (the Rev. W. H. A. Vickery) attended the parade.

SCHOOL SPORTS MATCHES IN ELLESMERE DISTRICT

. Results of games played in the Ellesmere schools’ competitions are as follows:—

Football—Leeston Convent 0 v. Leeston Consolidated B1 0; Brookside 14, Sedgemere-Little Rakaia 0; Killinchy 3, Dunsandel 0; Leeston Convent 3. Leeston Consolidated B2 0. Basketball —Leeston Consolidated Bl 5. Leeston Convent 3; Dunsandel 8, Killinchy 2; Brookside 13, SedgemereLittle Rakaia 2; Leeston Consolidated B2 5, Leeston Convent 3.

DEPARTURE OF CHURCH WORKER TRIBUTE FROM MISSIONARY UNION Mrs Adair, who is leaving with the Rev. R. R. Adair to live in the United States of America, was the guest of St. John’s branch of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, Southbridge, at a farewell afternoon. Mrs R. G. Bishop presided. Miss A. Stewart presented a shoulder spray and Mrs Wylie a bouquet to Mrs Adair. Musical and other items were given by Mesdames W. V. Rowan, C. H. Chapman, T. H. Bennett, G. B. Couch, and W. C. Eggelton, and Miss Stewart. Tributes to the work Mrs Adair had done for the missionary union and church, and to her personal popularity were paid by several members, and Mrs Scott presented Mrs Adair with a handbag containing a sum of money.

RIFLE CLUB BALL SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT SOUTHBRIDGE On the occasion of its annual ball the Southbridge Miniature Rifle Club entertained a large number of guests, among whom were members of other clubs and the president of the Ellesmere Rifle Association (Mr Noel Alexander). ' „ Excellent arrangements were made by the committee of the club, of which Mr D. Paterson is president and Mr F. W. McEvedy secretary. The hall stage was decorated with chrysanthemums and music was played by Mr G. Holland orchestra, and extras by Messrs R. and A. Lambie, H. J. Rowe, and N. Mcllraith. The mastersof ceremomes were Messrs L. Hill and H. McEvedy. Prizes for'a Monte Carlo dance were won by Miss Horne and Mr K. Be.ams'ey At cards the successful players were Mrs W. C. Hickman and Mr D. Paterson.

FARMERS’ UNION AT DARFIELD SUPPORT FOR CONTINUANCE OF WHEAT LEVY

The Darfield branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union decided at a recent meeting to support the continuance of the levy of IJd for every 50 bushels of wheat for the Wheat Research Institute.

It was also decided to send a person to the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, for a short course ot instruction.

Dr. M. C. Franklin gave an address on lamb mortality, and the toll of parasitic infection.

HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE EARLY MORNING OUTBREAK AT DOYLESTON In the early hours of Friday morning a large house on the Drain road, Doyleston, was destroyed by fire, only a few pictures being saved. Mrs E. A. Johnson, who was the only occupant at the time, was awakened about 1 o’clock by the noise of the fire, and found that the blaze had a strong hold. TECHNICAL EDUCATION FARM ENGINEERING CLASS FOR ELLESMERE A decision to form a class in farm engineering was made at a meeting at Irwell arranged by the Ellesmere Techniacl Association. Mr R. T. McMillan presided. The project was explained by Mr W. H. Cartwright, director of the association. Mr H. R. Barnett was elected chairman of the class, and Mr G. Rennie secretary. The use of the schoolroom, which, since Irwell was consolidated with Leeston, now serves as a hall, was granted at a nominal charge. Enrolments at the meeting were very satisfactory. ACCIDENT AT SUMMERHILL While climbing over a fence on his farm at Summerhill. F. Parris suffered a fractured and dislocated right ankle He was attended by Dr. Minty and admitted to the Oxford Hospital.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES GLENTUNNEL The Glentunnel Women’s Institute met recently with the vice-president, Mrs G. D. Marsh, presiding. A health talk was given by Mrs C. E. Reid, Darfield. The golden thread series on flowers of the month was started with a talk by Miss J. Barlow on the chrysanthemum.

Competitions were judged by Mrs Reid, and resulted:—Knitting: Mrs J. Jewell 1, Mrs E. Burmeister 2, Miss I. M. Gilmour 3. Shilling article: Mrs E. Burmeister 1, Mrs W. Tarling 2, Mrs J. Marsh 3. Bloom: Miss Doreen Beatty 1, Mrs W. Tarling 2, Miss I. M. Gilmour 3. Invitations to the Hororata Women’s Division and Greendale Women’s Institute birthdays were received. Mrs L. A. Marshall, president, made a presentation to Mrs A. Davies, who was recently married.

Hostesses were Mrs G. Chapman and Miss M. Stuart. The roll call was soupmaking. KILLINCHY Mrs D. Dickie, group convener, presided over a well-attended meeting of women at Killinchy, and assisted in forming a women’s institute. Visitors from other institutes were present, and Mrs* Ross McDonald, president of the North Canterbury Federation, gave an address.

Officers elected were;— President, Mrs A. Allen; vice-presidents, Mesdames Riches and R. G. McClure; secretary, Mrs I. C. Millar; committee, Mesdames Allen, Millar, Thompson, Riches, McClure, and Misses G. Lemon, M. McClure, and N. Millar.

A collection of handcrafts was exhibited by Mrs McDonald and Mrs Merrie.

MASON’S FLAT

The Mason’s Flat Women’s Institute held a hard-up dance recently to celebrate its fifth birthday. The judges of the costumes were Mr H. Shields and Mr C. Philpott, who awarded prizes as follows; Women: Mrs J. Foster 1, Miss K. Kennedy 2. Men; Mr Mair 1. The president (Mrs W. J. J. Earl) welcomed all present and cut the birthday cake, which was made and given by Mrs R. Shields. Music for dancing was played by Mrs Cinders and Mr J. Beath, and extras by Mrs Trail, Miss R. Mason, Miss M. Gainsford, and Mr Neil. Mr D. Mason and Mr J. Foster were masters of ceremonies. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss V. Quinlivan and Mr F. Leary.

LAKESIDE Three new members were welcomed at the last meeting of the Lakeside Women’s Institute, over which Mrs D. Dick presided. Sympathy was extended to Mrs F. Chambers in her bereavement.

The meeting took the form of a Scottish afternoon, and Mrs W. Martin gave a talk on Scotland. Songs were sung by Mrs J. Sewell. Competition results were:—Bloom: Senior, Mrs J. Anderson 1, Mrs W. Lambie 2, Mrs H. R. McLaughlin 3; junior, Miss N. Sloan 1, Miss J. Brown 2. Flowers: Senior, Miss R. McLaughlin 1. Mrs H. R. McLaughlin 2, Mrs J. Anderson 3; junior. Miss J. Brown 1, Miss P. Whisker 2, Miss N. Sloan 3. Oatcake: Senior, Mrs W. Lambie 1 and 2, Mrs G. Nairn 3; junior, Miss P. Whisker 1, Miss N. Sloan 2. Scottish shortbread: Senior, Mrs J. Anderson 1, Mrs W. Lambie 2 and 3; junior. Miss P. Whisker 1 and 2, Miss J. Brown 3. ANISEED Mrs P. Davies presided at the monthly meeting of the Aniseed Women’s Institute. Sister Creed-Meredith, who is carrying on church work in the railway camps, gave an address on the life of a Church Army worker. The following were the winners of the competitions:—Soap, Mrs Shaw; article, Mrs Purches, Hostesses were Mesdames Purchea and Langbein.

LAKE COLERIDGE A meeting of the Lake Coleridge Women’s Institute was held recently. Mrs Murchison presided. The roll call was “Where I would like to go for a holiday, and why.” A debate was held, the subject being “How does the modern young -person compare with past generations?” Mrs Murchison, the judge, gave the decision as a draw.

A competition for a savoury was won by Mrs Murchison, Mesdames Longley, Brotherton, and Millar being equal for second. Mesdames Longley and Preston were hostesses. DUVAUCHELLE Miss Mavis Hayward, president, presided at the June meeting of the Duvauchelle Women’s Institute. The motto was “Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.” Final arrangements were made for the birthday party' on June 30. The following were the results of competitions:—Cake: Mrs B.' Mcßobbie

1, Mrs T. W. Weir 2. Bloom; Miss Hay lock 1, Miss M, Mould 2, Mrs F. Wills 3. Hostesses were Mesdames M. Manhire, L. Cairns, A. Pettigrew, Misses M. Mould and Jessie Vogan.

SCARGILL-MOTUNAU

The monthly meeting of the SeargillMotunau Women’s Institute was held recently. Mrs Fox presided.

The Omihi Institute committee was entertained by a period afternoon, during which a period play was presented by Mesdames Fleming, McDonald, and Parnham, Misses N. Stone and D, Johnson.

Songs were sung by Mrs B. Johnson. Competitions were won by Mrs Shadrach and Miss Una Harrison.

LE SON’S BAY BIRTHDAY ‘

The eighth annual birthday party of the Le Bon's Bay Women’s Institute was held in the hall. The attendance was a record. The president (Mrs O. A. Thelning) welcomed the guests. A programme was arranged by the members, with an item by the school

children. The following was the programme: “National Anthem”; Institute Song; 'song in costume, “The Little Old Garden,” Misses Nancy and Joy Bailey; play, “The Minister Calls,” school children, Misses Elliott. Peggy Lodge, Lorna Truman, and Master Clyde McKay; vocal solo, Miss Joy Bailey; play, “The Rest Cure,” Mesdames O. A Thelning, L. Hammond, Misses Jean Dalglish, Nancy Bailey, and Mr Bastion; chorus, “The Fleet’s in Port Again”; play, “The Christening,” Mrs Thelning, Misses Grace Leonardo, Nancy and Joy Bailey, Joyce Crotty, and Mr R. Andrew; tableau, “Home, Sweet Home,” Mesdames J. Lodge, F. Elliott, Mr Bastion, and school children. Miss G. Leonardo, Mesdames J. Truman, and L. M. Bailey were accompanists. Mr O. A. Thelning was master of ceremonies, and the stage managers were Messrs Thelning, L. M. Bailey, and Bastion. Music for dancing was played by Mrs L, M. Bailey, Messrs Hewitt, C. J. Crotty, Murray, and the Revellers’ Band. .

After supper the three-tier birthday cake was cut, the members of the committee lighting the candles, which were blown out by the president.

Mrs G. Challies (Okain’s Bay president), for the visiting members and friends, thanked the members of the Le Bon’s Bay Institute. GREENDALE

The monthly meeting of the Greendale Women’s Institute was held recently. Mrs N. W. Shipley, president, presided. An address on Plunket Society work and the way to good health was given by Nurse Finlayson. A competition for a wholemeal loaf of bread was won by Mrs J. E. Frew, with Mrs H. B. Shipley and Mrs J. E. Frew equal second, and Mrs H. B. Shipley third. Hostesses were Mesdames C. H Adams, J. A. Adams, and E. P. Adams. SOCIAL AT AKAROA

Mrs C. C. Narbey, president of the Akaroa Croquet Club, entertained a number of club members at a “500” party in aid of the club’s travelling fund. Mrs C. Dalbeth was the winner of the highest scare, and the conso-

lation prize was awarded to Mrs Narbey. Amongst those present were dames C. C. Narbey. D. Narbey. H. Bunny. A. E. Kingston.- G. X. Henning. C. Dalbeth, G. -Hammond. W. EL Swainson, and A. S. Forrester (Christchurch). SOCIAL AT CUST

A pleasant time was spent in the Parish Hall, Cust, when a social was held by members of St. James's Ladies* Guild. Winners of prizes were Mbs J. Feather. Miss G. Feather, Messrs P. O’Connor and T. Reid. Music for the dancing was supphaa by Messrs T. Pester. R- Elliott. W. Killick, and A. Wornali, and Mr W. Pachnatz was master of ceremonies.

Among those present were Mesdames Wood. C. Tallott, A. Ryde. J. Feather. T. Pester. G. Grant. Misses G. Feather, Ella Feather. Emily Osborne, E. Grant. V. McLaugblan. F. Harrell. E. KorreH. Grace Finlay, and M. Finlay.