NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22434, 22 June 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

NEW BUILDING PROPOSALS

NORTH CANTERBURY POWER BOARP PLANS APPROVED AT MONTHLY MEETING Flans and specifications for a store, a workshop, a car repair shop, garages, and t houses, and also plans for proposed new offices were discussed by members of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board at the monthly meeting of the board at Rangiora yesterday. The following sub-committee was appointed to make arrangements for the construction of the houses, workshop, store, and car repair shop; Mrs M. A. Ellen, Messrs I. P. Croft, A. Cowie, A. M Carpenter, and L. B. Evans. The plans for the' proposed new offices were held in obeyance. The board decided to nominate representatives in each, town district in its area to report any street light failures to the board. The board will then have the necessary repairs effected. A sub-corr.mittee was appointed to supply the pole gang with a suitable tractor to facilitate the erection of poles. The Local Government Loans Board advised that the £25,000 North Canterbury Electric Power Board supplementary reticulation loan had been sanctioned for a term of 25 years at per cent Interest, and sinking fund at 2J per cent It was decided to send letters of appreciation to Messrs H. Tallott and R. Peach, the two retiring members of the board. The chairman (Mr A. CoWie) mentioned that Mr Tallott was one of the foundation members. c The board decided to celebrate its tenth anniversary on July 1 by holding a tour of inspection over, the board’s new reticulation area.

BAR WORKING TO SOUTH

WAIMAKARIRI HARBOUR BOARD MEETS The signalman reported at the monthly meeting of the Waimakariri Harbour Board that the bar was stH{ working to the south. Heavy seas had flattened the north spit, making the entrance very wide at high water. AbOve the concrete blocks the sea had made two . cut? through the spit down to half tide level. The tempo**ary bar beacons had been placed in position. There were present the chairman tMr j. A. Meallngs) and Messrs R. P Joyce. A. S. Palmer, B, Leaver. H. Rinaldi, J. Hirst, and H. O. Hills. It Was decided that application De made for eight men to be employed: on a full subsidy basis on the board’s reserve in Charles and Raven streets.

CHURCH ROSE SHOW AT KAIAPOI

PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS MADE The vicar (the Rev. T. M. Curnow) presided at a meeting of parishioners of St. Bartholomew’s Church, Kaiapoi. Arrangements were made for holding the annual rose show in November. It war decided to hold fortnightly socials, beginning on July 11, in aid of the various stalls. Conveners of the stalls were appointed as follows: —Produce, Mesdames H. Arps and L. Burfess; books, sewing guild; sweets, Mrs ’artridge; cakes. Miss Clark; ice creams, Mrs L. R. Oram; plants and flowers, Mesdames T. M. Curnow and P. Griffiths; refreshments, Mesdames H. IJutchinson, H. G. Trustrum, and T. O’Connor. Arrangements were made for holding the annual patronal festival of the church on the same lines as last year’s St. Bartholomew’s Day celebrations. The Rev. H. A. Childs will be asked to preach.

PLUNKET SOCIETY

SUB-BRANCH AT KAIAPOI The president (Mrs H. H. Blackwell) presided at ’ the monthly meeting of the Kaiapoi sub-branch of the Plunket Society. Nurse Horne reported that the attendance at the rooms during the month had been 54 adults, 54 babies, and six pre-school children. The general health and progress of the babies were fairly satisfactory. The secretary (Mrs R. C.> Stewart) reported on the meeting for instruction to secretaries and treasurers of the sub-branches held recently at Christchurch.

DRAMA CLUB AT SEFTON

FOUR. ONE-ACT PLAYS FOR LOCAL PRODUCTION The SOftort Drama Club held its annual meeting recently. The following officers were elected: —President, Miss T. G. BldWdge} secretary and treasurer, Miss M. Carmichael; committee, Mrs P. Topp and Mrs A. Benzie. It was decided to begih rehearsals of four one-act plays, to be produced locally at the end of JUly. WORKERS* EDUCATIONAL, ASSOCIATION Mrs A. W. Aitchison was leader at the meeting of the Akaroa branch of the Workers’ Educational Association at her residence, “Pilgrim Cottage.” Aylmer street, on Monday evening. The three-act play, “Wild Decembers.” by Clemence Dane, depicting the life of the Bronte family, was read and discussed. GOLF HAPUKU CLUB’S MEDAL ROUND The members of the Hapuku Golf Club played a medal round on the course at Kaikoura during the week-end.; The following were th£>..best . .Women —Miss R. Parsons, 104 33—71; Mrs B. Norrie. 103, 30—75; Mrs W. J. Nelson, 113, 36 —77. Men —A. Taylor, 90, 28—62; F. Emms, 94, 27—67; E. McClatchy, 95, 28—67.

DISPOSAL OF PROFITS

REDUCED ELECTRICITY CHARGES NORTH CANTERBURY BOARD’S POLICY “Any profits made by the operations of the board should be appropriated thus: (1) By reducing the' cost of current to consumers, (2) by reducing the cost of service and connecting consumers, (3) by contribution to the reserve fund to be used in the interests of the board, or in any emergency.” This resolution was moved by Mr A. M. Carpenter at the monthly meeting of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board at Rangiora yesterday. The motion was seconded by Mr D. R. Hutchison. Mr Carpenter said it was only right in principle that those consumers who had guaranteed loans for the distribution of current should receive benefits from any profits made. There was nothing revolutionary in the proposal. It was only progressive, he said. The chairman (Mr A. Cowie) said that the policy of the board in the past had been to give profits back to the consumer by reducing the charges for current. The board did not aim to make any large profits, but merely to pay its way and provide adequate service for the consumers.

Mr Li. B.'Evans: Our profits are not exorbitant and we cannot afford to make any drastic reductions. The meeting decided to deal with the individual clauses of the resolution and clauses (1) and (3) were adopted. A sub-committee consisting of Mrs M. A. Ellen, Messrs A. M. Carpenter, and H. V. Murray, was appointed to consider any reductions that might be made in the present rates, particularly cooking rates, and to bring forward any recommendation at the next meeting of the board. 1

DEPARTURE FOR AMERICA

FAREWELL TO MINISTER AT SOUTHBRIDGE Tributes to the work of the Rev. B. R. Adair and Mrs Adair during the four years they have been in charge of the Southbridge-Dunsandel Presbyterian charge were paid by speakers representing different phases of church work, at a social gathering at Southbfldge on Monday evening. Mr Adair will leave to take up an appointment at Columbia University, New York, The Rev. L. McMaster, of Laeston, who will be moderator of the charge during the vacancy, presided. „ . The Work of Mr and Mrs Adair and the regard in which they were held were mentioned by the chairman, and Messrs J Aldridge. H.-A. ''Brown, R. H Johnston (Dunsarfdel), A. McPherson R. G. Bishop. A. Anderson (Southbridge), R. Patterson (Taumutu), G. B. Couch (choir). F. Bishop (young people), and w. H. -Cartwright (Leeston)/and Mesdames H. A. Brown and J. I. Carr (women’s organisations). Prom the congregations in the charge Mr R. H. Johnston presented Mr Adair with a well-filled wallet and conveyed the best wishes of the people to Mr and Mrs Adair and family. A bouquet was handed to Mrs Adair by Lola McClelland, and musical and other items were given bv Mesdames T. H. Bennett, G. B, Couch, W. C. Eggieton, and W. V. Rowan, Miss ColdWell, and Messrs Couch and Parkin.

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ REUNION

GATHERING ARRANGED FOR ELLESMERE A committee set up to arrange for the reunion of all former service men in the Ellesmere district met at Southbridge. Mr L. J. Palmer presided. Messrs C. N. Worner, T. J. Carter, D. Paterson, and J. Coe were added to the committee. Mr Palmer was elected chairman, and Messrs R. F. Pilkington and E. L. Jones secretaries. The date fixed for the reunion was July 21.

OBITUARY

MR WILLIAM HAYNES Mr William Haynes, whose death occurred recently, was for very many years a resident of Prebbleton, where he was farming. During his long residence he was a member of the Loyal Jubilee Lodge of Oddfellows. H leaves a son, Mr A. H. Haynes, and a daughter, Mrs F. Arnst, both of Papanui,' with whom he made his home since the death of his wife a short time ago. The funeral took place at Prebbleton. Many friends were present. The Rev. H. B. Jones read the burial service, and members of the Loyal Jubilee Lodge were bearers. BASKETBALL TAI TAPU BEATS SPRINGSTON Playing at Springston, the Springston basketball team was beaten by Tai Tapu by 13 points to 2. Mrs D. Halliday was referee.

PERSONAL NOTES

AKAROA The Rev, Father P. O’Doherty has resigned from the charge of St. Patrick’s Church, Akaroa, because of illhealth, and has left for Christchurch. The Rev. Father T. Browne, who has been relieving at Akaroa, has been appointed to the charge of the Ahaura parish, West COast. The Rev. Father P. O’Meeghan, of Ahaura, has been appointed to Akaroa. Mr John Kotlowski (Wellington), brother of the late Mr A. Kotlowski (Takamatua), is vising Akaroa. Mrs T. E. McKenzie (Jolie street, Akaroa) has returned from a visit to Culverden and Hanmer. Mr and Mrs T. P. Mora (Le Bon’s Bay) are on a holiday visit to the North Island, where they will stay with their sons, Messrs C. and R. Mora. Miss Dulcie Moir (Lincoln) has returned from a visit to Misses Nancy and Noreen Bailey (Le Bon’s Bay). PREBBLETON Mrs L. McNeill, who has been the guest of Mrs W. Kolkman, Prebbleton, has returned to Greymouth.

ELECTRIC POWER RETICULATION

ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS WORK IN NORTH CANTERBURY POWER BOARD’S AREA “The first portion of the month was spent by the wiring gang in completing the Broomfield line reconstruction work, and the change-over of this line to 11,000 volts operation, was effected on May 25,” said the engineer-secre-tary (Mr A. Buckingham) in his monthly report to the North Canterbury Electric Power Board at Rangiora yesterday. “The erection of the platform substation and transformer installation has yet to be done. On May 28 the gang shifted camp to Motunau and commenced construction work on the Greta line. Good progress has been made here. Further branches supplying three more consumers will be connected during the present week. The pole line construction is in all respects suitable for the future Cheviot feeder in addition to the present distribution Vine now being strung. “The second wiring gang has attended to a good number of alterations and additions in the' southern area. New poles and wires have been erected for lighting a football ground at Woodend. At Ha warden, the existing transformer has been replaced by one of larger capacity, and a threephase service has been run to the manual training class rooms at the school, where two electric ranges and electric water heater have been installed. Approximately 30 chains qf low tension line has been poled arid wired at West Eyreton to pick up a new consumer. Reconstruction work has been effected and a new transformer erected on the Woodend road to supply a new electric range installation.' At Stewart’s Gully, an extension to the existing low tension reticulation has been poled and wired and two additional consumers connected. A commencement has been made on the •poling of a 6600-volt extension at Balcairn to supply a new consumer in that district. Other services necessary to supply new consumers have been run at Kainga. Leithfleld, Horsley Downs, Oxford. Woodend, and Ohapuku. “All work at the Waipara sub-station has been completed. The two 11,000vqlt automatic cubicles are in operation, and the voltage regulator is operating normally, with good effect. A high six foot fence has been erected round the sub-station section. No further work of importance will be necessary here until such time as arrangements are made for the Cheviot supply.”

SOCIALS IN NORTH CANTERBURY

BENEFIT DANCE AT KAIKOURA There was a good attendance at a dance in the Drill Hall, Kaikoura. The proceeds were devoted to the Roberts family, who lost father and son, both being drowned when boating. Music was played by Mr P. Taylor's Rhythm Band. Mr M. Reardon was master of ceremonies. Dance at Waiau Mr and Mrs A; McClelland, “Cheddar Valley,” Waiau, recently gave a dance at their home in aid of the funds for the east queen candidate. Dance music was played by the Waiau, Band and the East Harmonica Band, and extras by Miss P. and B. Forbes, E. Black, and Mr B, Harrison. Songs were sung by Miss A. Douglas and Mr H. Elstobb. The lucky-sppt waltz was won by Miss D. Clark and Mr J. Pettigrew. Competitions were won by Mr Rutherford and Mr John Pow. Mr A, McClelland, jun.. was master of ceremonies. Basketball Club’s Dance The Rover Basketball Club held a dance in the Drill Hall, 'Kaikoura, on Saturday night. Music was played by Mr F, Taylor’s Rhythm Band, and extras by Messrs M. and J. Reardon. Mr C. wareham was master of ceremonies. The lucky-spot waltz was won by Miss Beryl Smith and Mr C. Gray. Euchre at Woodend A match was held in the Woodend Hall. Prizes were won by Mrs G. Giblin, Mrs J. Solomon, Mr R. Smith, and Mr E. Heney. A competition resulted:—Mr T. Callan 1, Mr J. Little 2. The proceeds were for the Woodend Jibrary, which has recently joined the Government country libraries’ scheme. The first books arrived last week. Gift Evening at Doyleston A gift evening was held in the Doyleston Hall in honour of Miss Beatrice Merriman, whose marriage will take place shortly. Mr W. G, Fussell made a presentation from the Doyleston Women’s Hockey Club, and Miss P. Bray handed a gift from the Leeston Night Circle Institute. Appreciative references were made to the part Miss Merriman had taken in district social and other activities. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss M. McCloy and Mr R. Watson, and the successful card players were Misses Rickerby and Webster, and Messrs W. Ward and H. Bearman. Dance niuslc was played by Messrs Townshend and Redway. Gift Evening at Chorlton Mr John Herriott, whose marriage to Miss Grace Kinghorn, of Pigeon Bay, recently took place, was the guest of honour at a variety gift evening in the Chorlton Hall. Mr R. E. Waghorn, for those present, presented Mr and Mrs Herriott with numerous gifts. Mrs Clyde Waghorn and Mr Campbell Waghorn won the progressive euchre tournament. Dancing took place. RED CROSS SUB-BRANCH AT DARFIELD ■ The monthly meeting of the Darfleld sub-branch of the Red Cross Society was held at the residence of the president (Mrs W. M. Watson). It was decided to hold a card evening in aid of the funds. Arrangements were made for members to assist with the supper at the Hororata-Malvem returned soldiers’ annual ball. A parcel of clothing was collected and forwarded to the depot in Christchurch.

MINIATURE RIFLES

WEEKLY SHOOT AT WAIAU At the weekly shoot of the Waiau Miniature Rifle Club the best score's were:— B. Duncan 80, H. B. Hay 79. C. Bade 78, P. Shelley 78, W. F. Anderson 77. J. Smale 77, D. Smith 76. P. O. Dunbar 75, R. Croft 73, Miss M; McKle 78, Miss E. Cole 76, Mrs J. R. Forbes 74, Mrs W. Jelfs 70. The grand aggregate competition leaders Seniors—K. Dunbar 318, W. F. Anderson 317, B. Duncan 314, B. Hay 309, J. Smale 303, P. Shelley 297, H. Belton 289. Juniors—P. O. Dunbar 303, G. Forbes 301, G. McNeur 300, D. Smith 299. H. Hyde 298.

NEW AREAS- FOR BOROUGH

AMALGAMATION WITH KAIAPOI DECISION AT MEETING OF COUNCIL The amalgamation of the Willock street area in the Eyre County, and the area in Rangiora County in North road north with the borough was discussed at a meeting of the Kaiapoi Borough Council last night. It was decided that tho matter be deterred until the council had received estimates of the proposed borough sewerage afld that the districts concerned be then canvassed to obtain a petition of one-fourth of the ratepayers in favour of the proposal.. There were present, the Mayor (the Rev. W. H, A.-Vickery), Crs, A, E. Brown, H. O. Hills. A. S. Palmer, A. Gordon, H. Rinaldi, W. Hart, R. C. SteWart, J. P. Farrell, and A, Linklater. The secretary of the North Canterbury Hospital Board, Christchurch, wrote forwarding a summary of the board's receipts and payments and allocations of the levies to be made for the currant year, which showed Kgiapoi’s contribution to be £4ll 1s 5d for 1938-39, against £404 7s 6d for 1937-38. The letter was referred to the finance committee for consideration when framing the annual estimates. The Town Clerk, Rangiora, wrote about the establishing of a free library, and advised that the average cost was 2s 6d a head of population. If the Council was prepared to consider the system, he suggested that the matter be left in the, hands of a small committee, which could obtain all the information required by a visit to the Rangiora library. The question of establishing a free library in the borough - was referred to the library committee for a report. The works committee was asked to report on the application of the Pines Beach Association to have the drainage of the oval at the Pines Beach reserve relaid.

The question of. a house-to-house rubbish removal in the borough was discussed, and it was decided that as the council considered the scheme desirable from a health point of view, a questionnaire be forwarded to householders asking if they were in favour of a weekly removal at an annual cost of 11s, provided sufficient householders availed themselves of the scheme.

On the recommendation of the lighting committee, it was decided that a new motor-truck be bought for the electrical department, and the purchase of a road grader, as recommended by the Works committee, was also authorised.

WOMEN’S DIVISION OP FARMERS’ UNION

SPRINGFIELD BRANCH The seventh birthday of the Springfield branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held recently. Miss E. Vaughan, president, presided. Visitors were present from west Eyreton, Russell’s Flat, and Kowhai Bush. Those present stood in silence as a mark of respect to the late Mr Reid.

The birthday cake was Cut by Mrs Wodlf. Mrs Montgomery conveyed the greetings front the Institute and Mrs Palmer and Mrs smith spoke for the Bussell’s Flat and Kowhai Bush branches respectively. . . : . A presentation was made to the re* tiring president (Mrs A. Duncan). Most points lor competitions held during the year resulted as follows; Cooking: Mss Reid J. Mrs Perhatn 2, Miss E. Yaugban S. Arts: Miss. M. Duncan 1; Mrs Johnson 2, Mrs Williams and Mrs Greening (equal) 3. Cotiipe-. titlons during, the afternoon resulted as louows;-—Coeking: Miss N. Popple 1, Miss M. DUitean 2, Mrs Lohrey 3, Programme: Mrs B. M. Johnson. Hostesses were Mrs Johnson and Mrs Williams. TAI TAPU BRANCH At the monthly meeting of the Tal Tapu Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union Mrs McLachlan presided over a good attendance of members. It was agreed to send donations to the community chest and Strathcona Training Hostel. Mrs McLachlan was appointed as delegate to the .Dominion conference to be held in Wellington in July. A talk Was given by Mrs Perymam who had attended Country Women’s Week in Christchurch. Results of the monthly competitions were as follpws:-*-£mall boWl of flowers, Mrs Comer 1. Mrs McLachlan 2; bottle of tomato sauce, Mrs McLachlan l. Miss Mcßeah 2, Afternoon tea Was seryed by the hostesses., FERNSIDE-SPKINGBANK The June meeting of the FernsideSpringbank branch of the Womens Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held at “Lowland r Leas,” the home of Mrs F. Dawson. The chair was taken by the president, Mrs G. Ward, about 20 members being present. Mrs G. Ward ‘was appointed d®* 6gate to the annual conference to be held in July, the usual grant being made towards expenses, Mrs E. Evans, former president, was Welcomed after her absence through ill-health, and was presented with a shoulder spray and “Women’s Division china.” An account of the activities of the Women’s Educational Week, recently held in Christchurch, was given by Mesdames Ward and Armstrong. Miss Fogo, of Otago University, gave a lecture on “Planning Your Kitchen.” The August competition is a pair of hand-knitted socks, members to buy their own wool. Monthly competitions resulted as follows: Flowers, Mrs Hide 2, Mrs W. Morris 2, Miss Jack 3; prettiest cake plate, Mrs Morris 1, Mrs G. Ward 2, Mrs J. Brosnan 3; shortbread, Mrs J. Sinclair. 1. Mrs T. McIntosh 2, Mrs A. Milne 3. . The hostesses, Mrs Brosnan, Misses Bennett, Jack, and Milne, served afternoon tea.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

HAWARPEN Mrs J. W, Wright presided at a meeting of the Hawarden Woman’s Institute. Mrs L. S. Rowlett gave an address on “Women in the NeverNever Land.” Competitions resulted:—Bed jacket: Mrs J. Heasley 1, Mrs Maxwell 2, Miss J. Croft 3. Parsnips: Mrs R, J. Lewis, Cake: Mies E. Croft. Hostesses were Mesdames Lewis, Qalletly, and Miss M. Wright THE PEAKS Mrs C. W. McKeegan presided at the monthly meeting of the Peaks Women’s Institute. A vote of thanks was passed to ail those who helped to make the plrthday party a success. Competition results were:—Bloom; Mrs' Itlch 1, Mrs F. Quigley 2, Mrs F.

THREE TEAMS Df LEAD

HURUNUI RUGBY COMPETITIONS KAIKOURA BEATEN BY UNITED •The leading team in the senior cOtttpetition of the HUrunui Rugby Sub-UnlflO. Xaikoura, was beaten by United fay 3 paints to 0. .Culverden won its match against Hanmer springs. Culverden. United, and Kaikoura. with eight points, . are leadfalgCulverden will play Kaikoura at Kafinttca u. e rf a» matches played recently:— . Senior—CulveTden 12, Hannu Springs 3; Cheviot 5, Walau 3;United 3. KaUnora 0. Juniors—Kaikoura 12. United. 0; Chariot IS, Walau 0; Culvetden. a bye. The draw for Saturday next is as follows; Senior: Kaikoura v. Culverden. At Kaikoura: Cheylot v. Hanmer Spring*, at Hanmer Springs; Walau v. U&Hed. at Walau. Juniors: Kaikoura v. Culverden. at Kaikoura; Walau V. United, at Wataa: Cheviot, a bye. Junior matches will start at-130 p.m. and senior matches at 3 pan. MALVERN TO PLAt NORTH CATIRBURY The following team has been chosen to represent the Malvern Rugby SubUnion against North Canterbury at Springfield on Saturday next—A. Stone, A. Spivey, P. Deans, Munroe, CInnes, R. Workman, N. Hobbs, T. Wilson, R. Innes, J. Vaughan, R. Deans (captain)R. Roper. F. Poison. H. Deans, E. Milliken; emergencies, K. Rutledge. B, Alderson. J. Whitburn, R. Dohrmann.

' The team will practise at Sheffield on Thursday.

Quigley and Mrs Kennedy (equal) S. Cake: Mrs F. Quigley 1, Miss Gray f and 3. Tea cosy: Mrs J. Quigley 1 and . 2, Miss Gray 3. Mias Gray was hostess. LITTLE RIVER The monthly meeting of the Little Rivet Women’s Institute was held recently. Miss M. Webster presided- R was decided to hold a birthday party in September. Mrs Shaw (Christchurch) gave a demonstration of dressmaking. Competitions judged by Mrs Shaw resulted:—Sponge sandwich: Mrs Cradocs 1. Mrs Keller 2, Mrs Evans 3. Article: Mrs Butman 1, Mrs Kelso 2, Mrs Crockett 3. Hostesses were Meatomes Milligan. A. Radford. Kelso, Misses K white. J. Keenan, B. Ussher. DCradock.

- BURNHAM The June meeting of the Burnham Women’s Institute held recently was presided over by Mrs C. Storie. The roll-call, “Should Women Smoke?** was well responded to. A play was read by three of the members, and games and competitions were enjoyed by Results of competitions were as follows: Large bloom, Mrs lan Scott L Mrs A. W. Scott 2, Miss J. Scott « small bloom. Miss Wright 1, Mrs PChamberlain 2. Mrs A. W. Scott 3, bottle of tomato satice. Mrs A. Barwick 1. Mrs lan Scott 2. Mrs J- A* Scott 8. - . Hostesses were Mesdames D. Nice*, A. W. Scott, J. Petersen, Miss D* Popple.