NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22534, 17 October 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

CRICKET

NORTH CANTERBURY SUB-ASSOCIATION

RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S

MATbHES

Matches In the North Canterbury Cricket Sub-Association’s competitions on Saturday were played In ideal conditions. The weather was warm and all the grounds in good order. The two senior matches — Kaiapoi v. Rangiora and Loburn v. Woodend —attracted a fair number of spectators, and in each of these games good exhibitions of batting and bowling were given. A feature of both matches was the fielding, which was generally excellent.

Results are as follows: SENIOR A GRADE RANGIORA v. KAIAPOI

To Kaiapol's first innings total of 128, Rangiora replied with 143. C. Miller scored 92, including six fours, and batted cleverly all round the wicket. F. Devlin made 35. Bpwling for Kaiapoi, H. V. Carter took two wickets for 10 runs and L. Stead took two wickets for 8 runs. In its second Innings Kaiapoi made 153 runs for six wickets, the highest scorer being H. Oram with 67 not out. L. Stead scored 30 not out. The first match of the season was therefore won by Rangiora on a narrow first Innings margin. To judge from the form shown by both teams, cricket in the senior grade of the North Canterbury Sub-Association’s competitions this season should be followed with keener interest than It has been for some time. LOBURN v. WOODEND Loburn replied to Woodend’s first innings score of 282 with a total for the first innings of 136. M. McLeod batted stylishly for 48, his score including several fine cover-drives that reached the boundary. C. Feary (23) and B. Clarke (18) also batted well, although they were inclined to rely too much on back play instead of attack for their runs. For Woodend, G. Appleton took five wickets for 38 runs. Appleton’s bowling was a feature of the match. Loburn. following on. had three wickets down for 62 at stumps. JUNIOR GRADE RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL v. EYRBTON At the close of the previous week’s play Rangiora High School had compiled 64 runs for six wickets to Eyreton’s first Innings total of 114. Only three runs were etjder) to the BA when the match was re-, turned on Saturday, F. Giles and G, Beal i dismissing the batsmen within a few minutes of each other. In its second innings Eyreton made 47 (R. Bennett 10, F. Merrin 10). Bowling for High School, E. Feary took five wickets for 18 runs. High School at the close of play had made 105 runs for four wickets (V. Bennett 47, M. Smith 29). RANGIORA V. AMBERLEY Rangiora secured an eight-point win against Amberley. In .its • second innings Rangiora scored 74 (W. Steele 16). W. Boyce, bowling for Amberley, took four wickets for 18 runs and C. Moper three wickets for 7 runs. Amberley scored 69 in Its second innings (W. Boyce 22/7. Chamberlain 18). For Rangiora, W. Steele took four wickets for 27 runs and L. Power three wicket# for 13 runs. JUNIOR B GRADE FERNSIDE B v. LOBURN Loburn gained a five-point win over Femslde B. Batting first. Fernside made 75 runs (A. Smith 16, D. Smith 12.' E. Inch IB). Bowling for Loburn, P. Pulley took four wickets for 17 runs, R. Crcft took four for 15, and F. Hill took two for 22 runs, - Loburn replied with 159 runs (J. J. Pulley 55, E. Pulley 43, and D. Hill 21). Bowling for Femside, J. Smith. A. Smith, and W. Smith took five wickets for 32 runs, two for 12, and one for 8 respectively. WOODEND v. SEFTON Woodend beat Sefton by 82 runs. Batting first. Woodend made 224 (H. Little 76 retired. J. Scott 46. R. Luisette 28 not out. H. Moody 28). Bowling for Sefton. J. Criglington took two wickets for 48 rtms and C. Hales two for 19. Sefton made 172 runs. Crigllngton’s 102 being easily the best batting in the match. For, Woodend J. Eder took five wickets for-26 and H. Moody took two for 30. HORRELVILLE v. KAIAPOI Horrel villa scored a live-point win in its match against Kaiapoi, played at Horrelville on Saturday afternoon. Kaiapoi, batting first, made 63 runs (N. Eves 28 not out and R. Trustrum 13). Bowling for Horrelvllle. O. Cower took six wickets fop 24 runs and J. Beer two for 17. Horrelville scored M runs (R. Paterson 33 retired. J. Horrell 28 retired. C. Beer 11). Bowling for Kaiapoi, H. Hopkins took cne wicket for 1 run and H. Pearce one for 25.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

KAIAPOI The president, Mrs I* G. Billcliff, presided over a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Kaiapoi Women’s Institute, held In the Orange Hall, Kaiapoi. Mesdamea L. G. Billcliff and L. P. Hopkins were appointed to act on the local health stamp campaign committee. Arrangements were made for visiting Mr B. Stead’s garden, •Tlam,” ; Christchurch, in November. Mrs R. Barnard was appointed hostess-con-vener, A collection for the Makogal Leper Fund realised £1 0s 6d. Songs were sung by Mrs R, C. Stewart, and an interesting talk on “Women in America” was given hy Mrs Malcolm Burns, who described a woman’s life in the American countfy districts.

The results of the competitions were: —Best bloom, Mrs G. Hirst 1, Mrs B. Pearce 2, Mrs. J. O’Connor 3; bowl of daffodils, Mrs B. Pearce 1, Mrs L P. Hopkins ,2; miniature garden on a soup plate, Mrs L. P. Hopkins 1, Mrs E. Bristow 2.

ELLESMERE SHOW

INCREASED ENTRIES RECEIVED

A record entry of sheep has been made for the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s annual show, which takes place at Leeston next Thursday, and there are satisfactory increases in practically all the main sections; The following table gives the numbers of entries in each section for the last three years:—>

PERSONAL NOTES

RANGIORA,

Before her departure for Wellington Miss D. Clarfc was met by women members of the Rangiora Lawn Tennis Club, of which she was secretary for the women’s section, and was Presented by the women's captain (Mrs L. Johns) with a suitcase.

OXFORD

The Rev E. C. W. Powell and Mr H V. Ward (lay representative) are attending the annual session of thjf Anglican Diocesan Synod in Christchurch this week. Mr H. V. Ward, who has been postmaster at Oxford for the last three years, has received notice of transfer on promotion to a similar position at Motueka.

WOMEN’S TEMPERANCE

UNION

MEETING OF RANGIORA

BRANCH

“What New Zealand women have done and are doing for the.women of New Zealand” was the subject of an address by Mni C. W. BarreU, North Canterbury president of the Womens Christian Temperance Union, to the Rangiora branch recently. Mrs H. Ryan, the branch’s president, presided. Mrs Barrel!, reviewing the fight of the pioneers of the union to gain the franchise for women in New Zealand, mentioned some of the Acts of Parliament by which conditions for women and children wefe improved, and expressed the hope that the union would always remain influential m securing social justice and upholding the ideals of Christianity. During - the meeting items were given by Meafemo# E. C. Horsley, R. H. Ellis, and Miss B. Hamilton.

SOCIAL AT KAIAPOI

The Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club held its final social evening of the winter season, In the club’s social hall on Thursday evening. There was a large attendance of members , and their friends, who spent an enjoyable time dancing to music played by Messrs A. O. Eyles. and G. Addxe, with extras by Mrs G. C. Mclntosh. Mr M. Lynskey was the master of ceremonies. Novelty dances were won by Mrs H. Hutchinson and Mrs A. Fowler, Mrs H Hutchinson and Mr S. Robson, Mrs B. Pearce and Mr R. Read. Items were given by Miss M. Yates and Mr N. Karaitiana.

GIFT EVENING AT LAKESIDE

There was a large attendance at a gift evening tendered to Miss Mary Lambie in Lakeside Hall, in view of her approaching marriage. The function wai arranged by the tennis club and dance music was played by Lambie’s Band. Some of the guests played cards. From the Women’s Institute, Mrs Dick presented Miss Lambie with* a crystal bowl, and from tha tennis club Mr H. Schnelle presented a seagrass chair. Many gifts brought by friends were also presented. Mr F. Lambie acknowledged the gifts and good wishes for his sister. Most points at cards were gained by Mesdames A. Thian and H. R. McLaughlin, and Messrs H. and R. McLaughlin. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss J. Thian and Mr H. R. McLaughlin.

SOUTHERN MISSIONARY UNION

An afternoon for former members held by the Southbridge branch of the Presbyterian- Women’s Missionary Union drew a large attendance, and interesting reminiscences of early missionary activities were given. Many letters of apology for absence, containing good wishes, were also received. Musical and other Items were given by Mesdames C, H. Chapman, W. C. Eggelton, Allan, T. H. Bennett, and Misses H. Bishop, Willes, and N. -Bennett. More than 50 dozen eggs were received for the Presbyterian Orphanages in Christchurch. It was agreed that the next meeting should take the form of a welcome to the new minister of St. John’s Church, the Rev. Mr Whitehead, and Mrs Whitehead,

1938. 1937. 1936. Sheep 332 241 257 Cattle 116 ,110 140 Light horses 163 144 176 Draught horses 51 32 50 32 31 47 Poultry 95 110 120 Dogs 59 47 44 Home industries .. 159 187 169 Needlework 101 67 97 Junior 316 346 280 Grain, seeds, and roots 94 91 52 Industrial displays 14 13 18 1532 1419 1449