NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22491, 27 August 1938, Page 10

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

JVORK OF MR R.

O. DIXON

PRESENTATION AT EAST

EYRETON

SERVICES FOR DISTRICT

PRAISED

Many residents and visitors met at the East Eyreton Hall recently to honour Mr R. O. Dixon, who has spent his life in the district, having been born at Eyrewell. Mr Dixon has interested himself in the public life and welfare of the whole Eyre County. For the committee. Mr Frank Merne presented Mr Dixon with a case ot pipes. . Tributes were paid to the guest oi honour by Messrs T. Giles, N. Martin, Harris (River Trust). H. and E. Bennett H. E. Evans (Eyre County Council),'T. Gorton (Oxford County Council) Ron. Bennett, Mrs J. Smith (Women's Division of the Farmers Union), and Mrs W. Martin. Thanking these present for the honour they had paid him, Mr Dixon said he felt that in honouring him they were honouring the memory of his father, Mr Marmaduke Dixon, who had given so much of his time and ability to the good of the whole district, which, in his day, had been very extensive. An enjoyable evening was spent with dancing and items, including humorous recitations by Mr Reg. Brown and step dances by Miss Valda Brown. Music for dancing was played by Ashby's band.

PERSONAL S T OTES

RANGI' <RA

Miss N. Brydon will leave on Tuesday for a holiday at Scargill. Miss V. Barclay is spending the school holidays with her parents at Dunedin.

Miss M. M. Herd is spending a vacation in the North Island.

AKAROA

Mr and Mrs J. H. Rankin (Motueka) ire visiting their son, Mr H. Rankin (Wainui). i

Miss Nola Edgintbn (Christchurch) is visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs W. J. Edginton (Levaud street, Akaroa). Miss I. McKenzie (Parnassus) is visiting her aunt, Mrs C. W. Leete .("Cranford," Akaroa). Mrs J. Black ("Braemar," Culverden) is visiting her cousins, the Misses Fyfe (Aylmer's Valley, Akaroa). Recent guests at the Bruce Hotel, 'Akaroa, included Miss D. N. Todhunter (England), Professor and Mrs: P. H. Powell (Christchurch), Mr H. x: Stevens (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Milton Heinz (Christchurch), Mrs D: M. ' Forman. and family. (Christchurch).

Mr Clem Green, of Auckland University College, and a former pupil of the Akaroa District High School, has been visiting Mr and Mrs A. J. Read .(William street, Akaroa). Mr Allan Curry, of the Audit Department of the Chief Post Office, Wellington, is spending a holiday with his parents, Mr and Mrs J. Curry (Balgueriß street- Akaroa).

OXFORD YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB

The monthly meeting of the Oxford Young Farmers' Club was.held recently, with Mr C. Gamble presiding. Messrs N. Skurr and C, Gamble gave a report on the tour of the North Island with the>young farmers' clubs. It was decided to ask Mr F. Englebrecht, who has just returned from Australia, to give a talk at the next meeting.

COMPETITION FOR GARDENS

DECISION OF LEESTON RESIDENTS

SEVERAL SPECIAL PRIZES OFFERED

-A recent meeting of Leeston residents interested in the beautifying of the town and in the holding of a garden competition was presided over by Mr W. J. Ormandy. It was decided to hold a competition for flower gardens. Several special prizes were offered, and it was decided to make the scope of the competition as wide as possible. It was indicated that at least a. dozen entries would be received.

The following committee was elected, with Mr W. J. Ormandy as chairman and Mr V. G. Mason as secretary:— Messrs F. B. Clausen, D. F. H. White, and J. H. Jones, and Mesdames W. L. Donald. E. Mclntyre. T. J. Free, and S. Bongard. It was decided to have two sections, one for quarter-acre properties and the other for those over quarter of an acre.

AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL

ADDITIONS TO ODDFELLOWS'

HALL

Cr. R. Bruce (Deputy-Mayor) presided at a meeting of the Akaroa Borough Council on Wednesday evening Crs E. G. McNabb, W. W. Williams Geo. Whelch. A. G. Shuttleworth, and A. J. Petrie were also present. The Director-General of Health (Dr M. H. Watt) wrote asking for support for the Dr. Ada Paterson Memorial. The council decided not to make a contribution.

A grant of £1 Is was made to the New Zealand Council for Chinese refugee children. The borough solicitors wrote that the corner of William and Percy streets could be rounded to improve the corner, and it was decided that steps be taken to have this work done immediately. The District Highways Council wrote outlining rules to be observed in the planting of highways in order to prevent the obstruction of views and interference with overhead lines. An objection was received by Mr B. W. Henning, to the erection of a bowser at the corner of Jolie street and the esplanade, as he considered it would be dangerous to pedestrians, but the council decided that as permission had already been given no action could be taken in the matter. Building Plans Approved

The plans and specifications for the improvements to the Oddfellows' Hall were received, and as they complied with the Health Department's regulations they were approved. The improvements will include the addition of a supper-room to the hall. ' The Marine Department's letter, suggesting that the wharf lights should be arranged to cut out the Green Point reef, which was considered a danger to fishermen, was further considered. Gr. Whelch considered that the Green Point reef buoy should be lighted as it constituted a danger. It was left to him to consult the fishermen-about the matter. * •■-

'., It was decided, to support tefDiiry "Progress League in its appeal to the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage) that all motor taxation should be expended on highways. It was decided to vwriteto the Navy Board asking when damage to ■■ the wharf, caused by the . training ship Wakakura could be repaired. It'was decided to secure 2000 ft of birch decking for the wharf. The financial statement said that receipts since last meeting amounted to £166 13s 9d. The District Fund account credit was £6lO 13s 6d, cash-in hand £5 15s, making a total of £616 8s 6d. The No. 2 account credit was £143 lis.

GOLF

KAIKOURA LADIES' CLUB

The members of the Kaikoura Ladies' Golf Club recently played the second round of the handicap cup, an extra medal round, and an eclectic match for a trophy given by Miss M. Wareham. The winner of the handicap cup was Miss M. Wareham. with a card of 146. Miss- D. Snushall won the eclectic match and Miss Wareham's trophy. The following were the best cards returned in the extra medal round: — Miss M. Wareham, gross 104, handicap 34,' net 70;. Miss A. Boyd, 99, 25—74,' Mrs W. R: Carson, 110, 36—74; Mrs J. H. Reid, 95, 19—76; Mrs F. B. Sabiston, 96, 18—78; Miss B. Wallace, 113, 35—78.

ST. PETER'S BIBLE CLASS

AT AKAROA

Archdeacon A. J. Petrie continued his Bible study addresses at the meeting of St. Peter's Bible Class and Social Club, held in the Akaroa parish hall. An" interesting talk on Ireland was given by Miss I. Mahon. The meeting concluded. with table tennis and supper.

CONCERT AT ASHLEY BANK

A concert given by the Ashley Sunday School scholars, assisted by the pupils of Miss Rodgers and Miss June Forgeson, was held in the Ashley School on Thursday evening in aid of the prize fund. Items were given by Misses Grace Macann, Nancy Scott, Mavis Macann> Joy and Shona Hill, Hazel Scott, Joyce Cossar, Helen Devlin, Marie Jackson, Evelyn Reid, Masters lan Scott, Colin Hill. The accompanists were Misses Rodgers, E. Bowbyes, and June Forgeson. The Rev. R. Taylor, for the parents and the audience, thanked all who had in any way assisted to make the evening, a success. • ..'.,-. ...:....'.' The Rev. B. H. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to; the teachers, which was carried by acclamation.

To-day; 1,200,000 people in Australia hold a licence to drive a car or ride a motor-cycle. Licences are still being granted at the rate of about 9000 a month. It is stated that motorcycle licences account for 80,000 of this total. Therefore, 1,120,000 men and women are qualified to drive motor-cars. The adult population of the Commonwealth is approximately 4,216,000, so that the ratio of licenceholders is particularly ; high. It is the more so when it is realised that at June 30, 1938, there were in use 782,783 motor-cars and trucks in Australia. This means that the comparatively large number of 337,217 licenceholders are not car or truck-owners. In 1936-37, 113,630 licences were granted.

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