NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22467, 30 July 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

AFFORESTATION SCHEME

VALUATION ASPECT CONSIDERED

TRIBUTE TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE

A tribute to the North Canterbury Advisory Committee of Tree Planting, which proposes to plant for afforestation 10,000 acres in the North Canterbury foothills, was paid by Mr C. How, of Rangiora, when addressing a meeting of the committee on Thursday night on the valuation aspect of the scheme. "I do not think there will be much variation in value as far as tree planting for the land is concerned.” Mr How said, "but there will probably be a considerable variation in value for pastoral purposes. “It is not easy to define the price ot separate portions of the area under survey, as in making a valuation certain features, such as accessibility, quality of soil, and the condition of the holding itself, have to be considered. “In my opinion the land proposed for the new forest is all worth the same price,” said Mr How. Ido not think that the price for the land should prove a great obstacle, as the main object is to urge the Government to carry out the work.” Mr How said that one of the Principal arguments for the authorisation of the scheme was the gorse-mfested area which could only, be enriched through afforestation. The rapid invasion of gorse on this particular section of the North Canterbury foothills could not now be stemmed by the fsrnicrs “1 do’ not think that the valuation aspect of the scheme should concern us unduly, as the project is much further reaching than in our little area, Mr How continued. “Afforestation is being conducted throughout Canterbury, and our object is to get it started in this district. I am sure that the scheme has a better chance of being approved by the Government now than it had a month ago.”

LOCAL BODY RATES

ISSUE OF DEMANDS AT RANGIORA Demands for rates for the Rangiorr Borough Council will be issued next Monday. The demands wiM cover sir rates. The only one to show an increase will be the hosnita' rate Thr general' rate is the same as last vea - Rangiora County Council rates- wii '->o issued on August 16. and ‘hr de •'■' ends are now being prena’-wi by thnncil «I°PT Tbo r n tec are: Rangier? •Hing. ?d Gust riding i’d. hosnita’ ’! -32 d in the £ on th" capital value T ‘here ore seven areas for rive*- rating

PERSONAL NOTES

RANGIORA Mr Nelson Napier, who has-been appointed to the staff of the Timaru Boys’ High School, was entertained yesterday by the staff of the Rangiora High School, of which lie has been a member since February of this year. Mr Napier, in accepting several gifts from his fellow teachers, srfid that his associations with the school had been of the happiest. Mr Napier left for the south last night. AKAROA Mr and Mrs J. Glynan (Bruce terrace, Akaroa), accompanied by Miss Jean Glynan. have left to spend a holiday with their elder daughter - . Mrs J Hepburn, Palmerston North, Mr and Mrs G. A. Hammond. Takamatua% have returned from a holiday visit to Reddiffs. Mr and Mrs W. Robinson (Chertsey), formerly of Akaroa, and their daughter, Miss Nancy Robinson, have arrived at Akaroa to live at Green Point. CHORAL FESTIVAL AT RANGIORA The choral festival to be held at Rangiora on Monday night is expected to be a bigger success even than the one Weld last year. Items will be given by the Sefton Glee Singers, the Rangiora Methodist and Presbyterian choirs, and the Rangiora Musical Society. Proceeds will be devoted to the community hall fund.

AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL

APPROACH TO WATERFALL TURNING-PLACE FOR CARS SOUGHT The Akaroa County Council received a request from the Akaroa Progress Association, at its last meeting, that a deputation be received to discuss making turning-places for cars to give better access to Armstrong’s waterfall in Balguerie Valley. The county clerk explained that because of the uncertainty of a quorum of the council being present he had not notified the deputation to attend. „ _ , The chairman, Cr. C. B. Thacker explained that the council could not make a turning-place at the point desired by the Progress Association. It could only be made by going on to private property. It was decided to notify the Progress Association to this effect and to make arrangements to_ erect a noticeboard warning motorists they _ could not turn cars beyond the junction of Balguerie and Purple Peak roads. The chairman reported that he an<f Cr. Hayward had waited on the Main Highways Board in reference to the council purchasing a compressed air drill for quarrying stone. Mr F. Langbein, District Public Works Engineer, favoured the council purchasing the drill through the Main Highways Board. He did not recommend the council purchasing a concrete-mixer. The Mayor of Christchurch (Mr R. M. Macfarlane) wrote' that a conference of all Canterbury local bodies would be held on August 24 to consider extending the Canterbury Museum as a centennial memorial and providing a provincial court at the centennial exhibition in Wellington. The council considered that it should first support the Akaroa Centennial Committee in carrying out the Akaroa celebrations before agreeing to a contribution to the Canterbury memorial ■ The council supported the Canterbury Progress League’s appeal to the Prime Minister that all moneys derived from motor taxation should be expended on reading.

NEW AKAROA HIGHWAY

SURVEY WORK IN PROGRESS

ELIMINATION OF DAD CORNERS

Considerable alterations to the existing highway rente through Duvauchcllc and Robinson’s Bay are proposed by the Public Works Department. The survey for the new centennial highway is in progress over this section of the road, and a large number of alterations in the present route of the road will be made to eliminate bad cornel's and steep grades. The Akaroa County Council dis-. cussed the matter at its meeting on Tuesday and. while it was recognised that the department should have the road regraded and formed along the best possible route, the opinion was expressed that where possible the cutting off of small portions of sections should be avoided. The flat portion of the road from the Peninsula saleyards. at Duvauchellc is to bo straightened by the extension of existing bridges and the cutting off of two corners. From the council’s quarry to the foot of the hill is also to be altered, but it has not been definitely decided whether the road will follow the present foreshore route or cut inland to make a belter approach to the hill. On the section leading into Robinson’s Bay several large cuttings are to be made and gullies bridged, and it is hero the 70 men employed by the Public Works Department will commence their work. There arc also considerable alterations to be made in I Takamatua.

RED POINT REEF AT AKAROA

LIGHT ON BUOY REFUSED AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL At the Akaroa Borough Council meeting on Wednesday night a letter was received from the Marine Department, suggesting that the red light on the Akaroa wharf should be so placed that shipping would adopt a course to cut out the Red Point reef. This was ,n unlh-.r reply to the council’s letter that the reef was dangerous and a .ight should be provided on the Red Point reef buoy. Councillors expressed the opinion that this alteration would not Improve matters and would destroy the present lighting system as outlined on the existing charts. They considered the rce; itself should be lighted. The matter was held over until next meeting. Those present at the meeting were Mr F. Davis (Mayor) and Councillors R, Bruce, fe. G. McNabb. A. G. Shuttleworth. W. W. Reid, A. J. Petrie, and G. E. Whelch. Leave of absence was granted to several councillors. The Treasury wrote in reply to the council's application to use the £IOOO electric power loan money paid over by the Banks Peninsula Electric Power Board as a grant towards the Christ-church-Akaroa centennial highway that this was contingent on other local bodies contributing. The matter could be further considered when the other local bodies agreed to contribute. Arrangements were made for the holding of Arbor Day on August 11. It was decided to secure native trees and plant them on . the council reserves. Damage to Wharf The Navy Office, Wellington, wrote that they would consider payment for repairs to the Akaroa wharf, damaged by H.M.S. Wakakura when the repair work had been completed. It was, decided to ask that the Public Works Department should carry out the work, and ask that an undertaking be given that the work would be carried out and the costs defrayed. "Dr. H. T. J. T backer wrote asking if he could meet the council in reference to the proposal to shift the Christchurch Supreme Court buildings to Akaroa as a centennial memorial. It was decided to meet Dr. Thacker today. It was agreed to write to the Chief Postmaster, Christchurch, asking that a linesman should be resident in the district to carry out repairs to telephone services as at present repair work was delayed for long periods and subscribers were very much inconvenienced. RAINFALL AT AKAROA SIXTEEN WET DAYS THIS MONTH July is establishing a record for wet weather at Akaroa. Up to July 28. 16 wet days had been experienced with a total rainfall for the month of 8.87 inches. Though the ground is very wet, there have been few serious slips in the district. The rain for the most part has been only a steady drizzle.. Heavier showers were experienced on Wednesday and Thursday. crayfish canning factory AT.AKAROA A new market for Akaroa’s fishermen will be provided early next month by the opening of the new crayfish canning factory of Irvine and Stevenson’s St. George Company, Ltd, The special opening of the new establishment, which gives a new outlet for the town’s crayfish catch, is expected to take place about August 15. DARFIELD BRANCH OF FARMERS’ UNION At a meeting of the Darfield branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, held recently, it was decided to hold a debate with the Darfield Young Farmers’ Club, on August 17, the subject being, “That the young farmers of today have not the chances they did in 1910.” If was decided to send a letter of appreciation to Mr W. W. Mulholland for his presidential address and re-election to the Dominion presidency. SOUTHBRIDGE LIBRARY MEETING Officers elected at the annual meeting of subscribers to the Thompson Memorial Library were;— Chairman, Mr R, J. Parkin: librarians, Mrs H. Parkin and Miss G. Parkin; auditor, Mr A. McPherson; secretary and treasurer, Mrs H. Parkin; committee, Mesdames G. B. Couch and A. J. Beamsley. Misses H. Lewis and E. Sloan, and Messrs A. McPherson and W. J. Bishop. H

GOLF

CULVERDEN LADIES’ CLUB BEATS SCARGILL

The Culverden Ladles' Golf Club beat Scargill in a friendly match played on the Culverden course recently. Results (Scargill names mentioned first): —Miss J. Threkeld and Mrs M. McDonald lost to Mrs- M. Bethell and Miss A. Draper; Mrs Shadrack and Mrs Murray lost to Miss E. Draper and Mrs H. C. Croft; Miss B. McMillan and Miss D. Johnson lost to Miss Chamberlain and Mrs G. H. Lofthagen; Mrs J. Maxwell and Mrs McMillan lost to Miss E. Black and Mrs G. Cochrane: Miss C. Black lost to Mrs W. V. Mockett. CULVERDEN CLUB A. 'Statheiord. toouey vaalcW played the Culverden golf course recently resulted as follows; Women; Miss Chamberlain 3t. Mrs W. B. McMillan 30, Mrs G. Cochrane 29, and Mrs H. C. Croft 29. Men; Seniors. L. E. Taylor, 17, &—26; juniors, R. Maw 29 and A. Murray 26. SOCIAL AND DANCE AT WEST MELTON A successful euchre party and dance, the proceeds of which were given to the West Melton Horticultural Society and the West Melton branch of the .Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, was held in the West Melton Hall recently. The competitions resulted: —Men, Messrs T. Summerfleld, C. W. Walker, and A. Stewart (equal) I, In the play-off, Mr Stewart was awarded first prize, and Mr T. Summerfield second prize. Ladies: Mrs Allen 1, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Thompson (equal) 2. In the play-off, Mrs Wilson was awarded second prize. . After supper dancing was held to music supplied by Mrs W. Hayes. Mr L. Prouting was master of ceremonies PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT HANMER SPRINGS The annual meeting of the Hanmer Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday. The Moderator for the district, the Rev. Mr Watson, of Rangiora, was chairman. The Rev. Mr Marshall presented the session report, which showed that the church had maintained a good spiritual standard. CULVERDEN RUGBY TEAM FOR TO-DAY The following players have been selected to represent the Culverden Football Club senior team in its match against Cheviot at Culverden to-day:—N. Ross, J. Sharpe, W. Treslze, L. Denton, R. Hyde, L. Mills, C. Burrows, S. Britton, E. Arthur. K. Denton, J. Blsphan, M. Dynes, J. Johnstone, L. Higglnson. A. Murray, L. Taylor, and C. J. Crothall. LEESTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

Accompanied by their teachers, 70 of the senior pupils of the Leeston Consolidated School were taken by bus to Christchurch on an creational tour, one of a series of such tours planned. The first call was at the works of Urlwins, Ltd., where the processes in the manufacture of electrical goods and bakelite ware were explained. At the Canterbury Museum Mr C. G. Guy, educational officer, and members of the staff conducted groups through the museum, dealing particularly with the Maori section and with exhibits having relation to; the geography and history studied at school this year. The McDougall Art Gallery and the exhibition of printing at the Armagh Street Art Gallery were also visited.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING

ELLESMERE ASSOCIATION There were 40 competitors in an open handicap shoot held by the Ellesmere Miniature Rifle Association on the Sedge-mere-Lakeside Club’s range. Half the number qualified for the second, and the winner. D. Boon (Killinchyi. was found in the third round. He started with a handicap of nine, and his score off the rifle in the first round was 73, in the second 8, 75, and in the third, 7, 73. F Lainbie (Sedgemere-Lpkeside) was second. His handicap in the first round was two. and his score off the rifle 80. He secured another possible in the second round, , and 79 in the third. C. Newton, J. Boal, and Noel Alexander tied for third place.

ARBOR DAY AT LEESTON SCHOOL

The Leestftn Consolidated School marked Arbor Day by planting 650 pinus insignis trees in a reserve granted for school afforestation purposes by the Ellesmere County Council. The work was done under the supervision of the committee and staff. An inspection of last year’s planting showed that of the 800 pinus insignis planted 92 per -cent, were growing well, and of the 200 macrocarpa quite 50 per cent, had died, a result attributed to the trees being too large at the time of replanting. WOODEND CHURCH SOCIAL The women to take* charge of the sweet stall at the forthcoming Anglican Church flower show arranged a successful social in St. Barnabas’ Sunday School. Mrs D. Shea played for dancing, and Mrs J. Scott sang. Mr J. Wesley was master of ceremonies. Competitions were won by Miss Bernice Smith, Mr George McQuillan, Misses Edith Durie, and Margaret Sheppard. Mrs F. Moore and Mrs Farrant. During the evening Mr Norman Gregg and Mr Wesley gave mouth-organ selections. A supper extra was played by Mrs Scott. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES TINWALD The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Women’s Institute was held recently. Mrs W. Lundy (president) presided. Miss E. J. Watt demonstrated the knitting of bead A vocal solo was given by Miss F. Gudsell. Competitions resulted: —Fancy boxes: Misses N. Clark 1, P. Clark 2, N. Houston 3. Sponge: Mrs A. McClintock 1, Miss P. Clark 2, Mrs H. Christie and Miss N. Clark (equal) 3. Marmalade: Miss N. Clark 1, Mrs W. Lundy 2, Mrs A. McClintock 3. Bloom: Mrs T. Wilson 1, Mrs E. Bell 2, Miss F. Gudsell 3. Hostesses were Mesdames C. Robertson, C. Bell, R. Bennison, and A. McClintock.

LINCOLN The July meeting of the Lincoln Women’s Institute was held in the Lincoln Public Hall recently. Mrs W. H. Button presided over a good attendance. Results of competitions were:— Senior: best bloom, Mrs E. Carter 1, Mrs G. S. Peryman 2, Mrs Moreland 3; home-made doll, Mrs A. H. Button I, Mrs G. S. Peryman 2; sausage rolls, Mrs C. Watkins 1, Mrs G. S. Peryman 2, Mrs E. Carter and Mrs A. Moreland (equal) 3; junior: best bloom, Miss N. L. Peryman 1, Mrs J. Bennett 2; home made doll, Miss N. Peryman 1; sausage rolls, Miss N. Peryman 1, Mrs J. Bennett 2. Mrs O. Hartley, Miss Dulcie Moir, and Mrs J. Greaves were hostesses.

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION

WAIMAIRI-PAPANUI BRANCH The iWaimairi-Papanui branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union celebrated its fourth birthday anniversary at a social held recently. A competition among the three branches (Harewood, Styx, and Wai-mairi-Papanui) for “something new from something old” was won by Styx. Miss Gilmore, who acted as judge, commented on the good work. There was also a display of work done by members. Items were given by Mrs McJarrow, Mrs Philpot, and Mrs Audrey Pearce.

GOVERNOR’S BAY-ALLANDALE BRANCH

The monthly meeting of the Governor’s Bay-Allandale branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers’ Union was held at Miss Allan’s home. Mrs F. Small presided over a good attendance of members and friends, and introduced Mrs Mona Tracy, who gave an interesting talk on “Women of Early New Zealand.” The hostesses were Mesdames Dimes and Everest. Winners of competitions were: — Prettiest cup, saucer, and plate, Miss W. Harris 1, Mrs Foley and Miss C. Small (equal) 2; best bloom in garden, Mrs Foley 1, Miss Allan 2. DIAMOND HARBOUR-PURAU The monthly meeting of the Diamond Harhour-Purau branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held at the home of Mrs Alex. Gardiner, Purau. Mrs Gardiner presided in the absence of the president (Mrs Agar). The rollcall, “Three qualities most admired in a man,” was well responded to. Mrs A. M. Jackson spoke briefly of the Dominion Conference, held recently in Wellington, and of Nurse Sharpies’ appeal for funds to help nurses in Spain. Competition results were as follows: —Small basin of flowers: Miss Hazel Hunter 1, Mrs H. H. Gardiner 2, Mrs D. Manson and Miss Isherwood (equal) 3. Single bloom; Mrs H. H. Gardiner 1. Mrs J. Hunter 2, Miss Isherwood 3. Plate of kisses: Miss Phyllis Hunter 1, Mrs H. H. Gardiner 2, Mrs J. Hunter and Miss Doris Gardiner (equal) 3. The cup for most points was won by Mrs H. H. Gardiner. The hostesses were Mrs Manson, Mrs A. Jackson, and Miss P. Hunter. SWANNANOA BRANCH Mrs Burgin presided at the July meeting of the Swannanoa branch of the Women’s Division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, and Mesdames McHugh, sen., and McHugh, jun., were the hostesses. Results of competitions were;— Gingerbread: Mrs Bloxham 1, Mrs Davis 2. “A Farm Scene”: Miss R. Winter 1. Miss J. Burgin 2. A week’s menu: Mrs Bloxham 1. Mrs Dixon 2.