NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22551, 5 November 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

OXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING The monthly vcwsettrvg ot the Oxford County Council was held this week, when there were present Mr P. Fisher, chairman, and Crs. L. Walker, F. J. Gorton, E. Lassen, and W. H. Gillespie. . • The chairman referred to the death of Mr John Ingram, who had been a member of the Oxford Road Board for several years, and moved that a vote of sympathy be extended to the members of his family. ■• Mr Ingram had spent many years in Oxford, adding much to the commercial and social prosperity of the district. He founded the saleyards, and was largely and mainly instrumental in the acquisition of Pearson Park for the community, it was said. During the month 128 miles of road had been graded, and a large amount of patching had been done. The roads committee recommended that two horses be sold, and provision for their replacement be made. The reserve committee reported that a good deal of cleaning up had been done on the reserves, and that gorse and broom had been cleared at Ashley gorge. It recommended that at Ashley Gorge Domain a protecting fence be erected round a group of trees to enable the seedlings to grow without hindrance; that at a suitable time the native seedlings be transplanted to the outer slope, so that in time the grove would be extended to the boundary line; and that the balance of the gorse and broom, he. removed. The water-race cpmmittee recom-mended'th,at-the" main race be not turned off this year, as most of the races were in e good order, and that the main : .Vace at .McLelland's and Dixon's be cleaned out with the water turned on. " • , The debit balance at the bank was £3061, against this a refund of £1286 was due, leaving an actual debit balance of £1775. Accounts amounting to £287 were passed. It was decided to make a grant of £5 to the Canterbury Progress League. RETURNED SOLDIERS IN PAPARUA DISTRICT DECISION TO FORM BRANCH OF ASSOCIATION A further meeting of returned soldiers of the district was held in the Parish Hall- at Prebbleton, when there was a good attendance. Mr E. F. Wilcox, the secretary of the Christchurch branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association,, and Mr Orchard,, a member of "the executive, were ent, and both explained the work of the association, particularly in regard to pensions under various scales, and the assistance rendered to disabled men.All those .present expressed themselves as anxious toform a sub-branch. It was decided that this should be done. Mr F. Coles was elected chairman, and Mr J. F. Moir secretary. It was decided that the branch should be called the Paparua sub-branch, and that the committee should include 12 members, representing the Prebbleton. Templeton, . Ladbrooks, Broadfleld, Hornby, Islington, and Halswell centres. The election of the committee will take place at a further meeting to be held in a fortnight's time. Several men were enrolled as members at this meeting, and arrangements were made for a smoke concert to be held on December 8. . SOUTHBRIDGE SCHOOL /MEETING OF COMMITTEE A resolution congratulating the teaching staff on the excellent reports made by the school inspectors on both departments was passed at the monthly meeting of the Southbridge District High School .Committee, over which. Mr A. McPherson presided. The chairman reported that arrangements had been made with the Railway Department and Christchurch Tramway Board for the conveyance of excursionists to Scarborough on the day of the annual district schools' excursion. In his report, the headmaster stated that sickness continued to affect the attendance, the average number of absentees in the last fortnight being 31 daily. A departmental inspector had commented favourably on the care given to the school buildings. It was decided again to make application for the painting of the school. The committee expressed warm appreciation of the help received from Mr H. E. Herring while member of Parliament for the district. , Sufficient funds were in hand, it was stated, for the purchase and installation of a wireles set and loudspeaker equipment. ■• "DIGGERS' MARKET" SUCCESSFUL SALE AT SOUTHBRIDGE A very successful money-raising effort on behalf of former servicemen, in the form of a "diggers' market," was held at the Southbridge Town Hall on Thursday by the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' Association, women from all parts of the Ellesmere district assisting. Numerous stalls were well stocked and a good clearance was made. A telegram was read from the Hon. W. Perry. Dominion president of the Returned Soldiers' Association, wishing the effort success. The official opening was performed, by Miss Wilson; Who served in various hospitals the war and was matron at Walton-on-Thames. Bouquets were presented to Miss Wilson, Mrs L. R. Barnett (patroness-of the auxiliary), and Mesdames G. B. Couch (president), R. F. Pllkington (secretary), and E. W. ; Hunt. , - - ' Dr. H. T. J.'Thacker and Mrs Thacker, of Christchurch, were among the visitors. , „ ■ „ Those who had charge of the stalls were:—Variety, Mesdames Dugan, Ford, Cartwright, Cordy, and Cooper; produce, Mesdames McClure, Ballagh, Anderson, R. Lambie. .and Miss Graham; sweets. Mrs Paterson and Misses Doak and B. Palmer;, cakes, Mesdames J. Coe, J. Hight: T. W. Brooks, and Miss Brooks; flowers, Mrs L. R. Barnett and Miss B. Rookes; bran tub, Mesdames Rowan and Fisher, and Miss C. Carter; tearoom, Mesdames Love and Carter, and Misses J. and C.Willis. C. Bishop, and L. Worner; side-shows, Mrs G. Burt and Messrs G. B. Couch, T. J. Carter, J. Andersori, and, J. McCliire.

LAWN TENNIS FRIENDLY GAME AT GLENMARK The Glenmark Tennis Club played a friendly match with the Scargill Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon on the Glenmark courts. Glenmark won by 13 sets to 10, after a close series of sets. CULVERDEN CLUB The following members of the Culverden Tennis Club have been selected to play against Hawarden at Culverden to-day at 2 p.m.:—Women: Mrs C. E. Rose, Misses E. Draper, J. Brocherie, M. Murgatroyd, C. Black, E. Black. Men: J. Crothall, L-. Kingsbury, D. Watson, S. Herbert,. A. Black, and R. M. Thomson. ROWING AKAROA CLUB RACES At a meeting of the committee of the Akaroa Boating Club, Mr R. J. Phillips, club captain, presided. It was decided to purchase four pairs of sculls for the pleasure boats and to build a band platform in the social hall as soon as possible. Messrs T. Sheridan and I. Turner, Misses P. Richardson and N. Kearney were elected members of the The racing committee selected the following' ciews to-compete in club races for the President's Cup:—K. A. Rhodes arid T:; Sheridan, R. J- Phillips and E. Bain, D. Reid and I. Turner, J. Churchill and A. Barwell, W. Charteris and R. Charteris, W. Thompson and C. Manson, T. E. Armstrong and A. Johnson. It was decided to cooperate with the Akaroa Sailing and Power-Boat Club to hold a local regatta on their opening day.

ELLESMERE SHOW PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES Trophies won at the recent show of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association were presented to the successful exhibitors at a dance in the Leeston Town Hall by Mrs P. V. Bailey, wife of the president. A pleasant evening was spent dancing to music played by Lambie's Band. Mr R. H. Ford was master of ceremonies, and prizes for a Monte Carlo dance were won by Miss Coe and Mr McLachlan. In a short speech the president said that the recent show had been a record in every respect except the attendance. Although the association had recently rejected a proposal to change the day of the show from Thursday to Saturday, he thought the idea would have to be considered again in the light of recent changes. Mr Bailey thanked the judges and all who had helped to make the show successful. Professor E. R. Hudson Director of Canterbury Agricultural College, emphasised the value of agricultural and pastoral shows and referred particularly to the demands made upon those who loked after farm animals and prepared them for exhibition. In these days of rapid change and modification of ideas, there was a tendency toward lack of care and attention, but if a I person hoped to meet with a measure of success he must put the welfare of the stock before his own comfort and convenience. Mr A. N. Grigg, M.P., said that shows had a greater influence than many people realised on the standard of stock maintained Inr any country. He was convinced that- if the exhibitions were discontinued there would soon follow a decline in the quality of farm stock and thid would be reflected in a lessened demand for the country's exports and a consequent lowering of prices, An overwhelming proportion of'the Dominion's income from exports came from primary produce and it was therefore' very important to maintain the highest possible standard. Shows should be supported by the whole community and not merely by the exhibitors and those interested in stock.

A list of the trophy winners has already been published.

JUDGES FOR DUVAUCHELLE SHOW The following judges have accepted appointment for the Duvauchelle show, which will be held on November 17:— Harness horses and ponies, the Hon. W. Hayward, M.L.C., Christchurch; store cattle, Mr W. L. Parkinson (Christchurch); Jersey cattle, Mr D. N. H. Watson (Greenpark); Friesian cattle, Mr W. McLachlan (Leeston) ; Shorthorn cattle, Mr J. R. D. Johns (Belfast); -sheep, Mr W. O. Rennie (Doyleston); dog trial, Mr W. Grieves CAddington); cookery,' Miss H. G. Rennie (Christchurch); fruit and vegetables, H. Free (Marshland); butter and cheese, Mr L. J. F. Jones (Lyttelton); flowers, Mr W. J. Humm (Spreydon); handcraft, Mrs M. E. Lyons (Christchurch).

AKAROA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH i The Ladies' Guild of the Akaroa ■ Presbyterian Church held a successful j sale of work in aid of church funds on Thursday afternoon. The DeputyMayor, Mr R. Bruce, declared the sale open, i A very satisfactory amount was raised, all the stalls doing good business, . The stall-holders were as follows:—Sweets, Mesdames R. Bruce and Kingston; flowers, Mrs R. Narbey; produce, Mesdames W. Ramsay and J. Barrett; work stall, Mesdames W. R. Bartle and C. Petterson; afternoon tea, Mesdames Kingston, Giddens, Misses M. Pool, D. Pool, and K. McNab; cakes, Mrs T. E. McKenzie and Miss C. Fyfe; dips, MisS G. Hewitt; competitions, Mr R. Bruce. FLOWER SHOW AT CHORLTON There was a wonderfully good display of flowers, produce, cookery, and needlework at the show held in the Montgomery Hall, Chorlton, on Thursday. This was the annual show, organised by the Chorlton-Little Akaloa branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, the chief officials >being: Mrs R. M. Craw, president, Mesdames H. Craw and R. E. Waghorn, vice-presidents; committee, Mesdames C. R. Waghorn, T. S. Craw, R. C. Craw and Miss K. i Craw and helpers. The judges were: — Flowers, Mr F. . G. . Armstrong; Mr F. Davis; v needlework, Mrs P. G. Riches. - Mr F. R. E. Davis, Mayor of Akaroa, presented the trophies won during the day in the various sections. MOTHERS' UNION MEETING AT HORORATA There was a large attendance at the' monthly meeting of the Hororata branch of the-Mothers' Union, which was held in the parish room. The vicar conducted the service, after which Miss Roberts gave an .interesting talk on her travels. "' '

ATHLETICS MEETING AT SHEFFIELD t. • . The Sheffield Athletic Club held the fourth of a series of evening meetings in the Domain, Sheffield, recently. The results were as follows: _ Senior Girls, 75yds—R. Wall 1. M Jebson 2, O. Taege 3. - Junior Girls, ,75yds—P. Noffbon 1, N. Russell 2, J. Norton 3. Senior Boys, 220 yds—D. Bruere 1, M Baxter 2, J. Findlay 3. Junior Boys. 50yds—I. Baxter 1; J Jebson 2, A. Wright 3. ' . Senior Boys, 50yds—M. Baxter 1, D Bruere and M. Smith, (equal) 3. Men, 100yds— k. Eaxte: Usfcrt 1, A. Roper (7yds) 2. G. Iniies, (syds) 3. Men, High Jump—G. Innes and A. Roper (equal) 1, E. W- Rodgers 3. Senior Boys, High Bruere 1. M. Smith 2..-... ■ /.'.vi, i , - Junior Boys 1 , High Jump—J. Jebson 1 G. Wright, 2A' ; -.-;A-^,, ; v.,..::. . ; ■■ Men. E. W. Rodgers (syds) 2, A, V : Roper (4C yds)' 3. -•:.; ■■• Girls, Three-legged Jebson and M. Searle 1. T." Taege and JR. Wall 2. J. Norton and T. Johnston 3. CRICKET CULVERDEN CLUB The following have been selected to represent Culverden against Waikari at Culverden to-morrow, at 1 p.m.:—J. Crothall, S. Herbert. W. Thomson, E. Due, P. McMillan, A. Rutherford, H. Rutherford, D. Hartnell, F. Browne, R. Hiatt, and L. E. Taylor. Emergencies: L. Mcßae and R. A. Johnstone. FAREWELL TO POPULAR PRIEST REV. FATHER DEVLLN LEAVES KAIKOURA , There was a large attendance of residents of Kaikoura at a social in the Band Room, to say farewell to the Rev. Father Devlin, who has now left Kaikoura to reside in Wellington. Mr J. J. Mackle, who presided, stated that Father Devlin had not wished for a public function, but had finally consented to a farewell by friends and associates. From the size of the gathering he had a big number of friends. Father Devlin had been in Kaikoura with them for four years, and many improvements had been carried out at the convent schools and church in hiF term in the parish. , On behalf of. the parishioners and many friends in Kaikoura, Mr Mackle presented Father Devlin with a wellfilled wallet in appreciation of his services to the district, and of the esteem in which he was held. Mr F. S. H. Warner, headmaster of the Kaikoura Town School, Dr. R. L Withers, and Messrs D. Manson, A. B Clark, James Peoples, T. A. Cloudesley. J. Meeking, G. Eaton, A. Gibson J. A. Johnston. H. Baines, Q. Berry. A. Armstrong.-Ben. Mackle, M. Mackle. and W. Stuart also spoke, praising Father Devlin's work. Father Devlin suitably replied. He was sorry he was ' leaving Kaikoura where he had- enjoyed a very- happy -time. It was because of his health that he was ffoirig, and he appreciated very much the sentiments expressed by the various speakers.

OCTOBER WEATHER CULVERDEN A total of ,86 points of rain was recorded in Culverden by the postmaster (Mr C. E. Rose) for the month of October, compared with, a rainfall of 68 points in 1937 and 3.91 inches in 1936. Rain-fell on 10. days during the month, against seven days' last year, and the heaviest falls were recorded on October 7 (31 points), October 16 (11 points), and October 20 (20 points). The total rainfall for the year for the 10. months is 20.42. inches,' compared with 15.56 inches for the corresponding period last year. AKAROA

The total rainfall for October, registered at Akaroa, was 3.38 in. Rain fell on nine days and the highest fall for one day was on October 23, when 90 points were recorded. This is the highest fall for October since 1935, when 4.36 in were recorded. The total rainfall for the present year to the end of October is 48.14 in. Last year's total was 40.42 in, but in 1936, when 25.45 in were recorded in February, the total for the year was 65.89 in, the highest recorded for many years. WAIAU The following rainfall figures for October have been supplied by the! Postmaster .at Waiau, Mr S. . Davis. I Rain fell on seven days for a total of' 1 inch, the highest fall being 39 points I on October 7.

KAIKOURA The total rainfall for October in Kaikoura township was 1.7 inches for seven wet days, with a maximum fall of 1.03 inches on October 23. For October, 1937, the total fall was 95 points, the total rainfall for the 10 months this year has been 29.81 inches, against 24.04 inches for the first 10 months of 1937. , At Puhi Puhi there were 11 wet days for a total of 2.47 inches, 88 points falling on October 23. For October, 1937, the rainfall was 2.91 inches, falling on nine days.

HORORATA Weather records taken by Mr Jewell, "Terrace Station," Hororata, for the month of October, show that rain fell on nine days, the maximum fall of 92 points being .on: October 23. Rainfall for the month was 2.53 in, compared with 71 points for October last year. Rainfall for the year to the end of October is 36.37 inches, compared with 25.54 inches for the same period last year. Four frosts were registered during October. CHEVIOT COLLIE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD

Mr G. McAdam presided oyer 'a fair attendance at the annua} meeting of the Cheviot Collie Club. The balancesheet showed a small loss on the year. The election of officers .resulted;! — President, Mr W. Dampier-'Crossley; vice-presidents, Messrs -J.- Stevenson, C, A. Denton, A. S. Murray; general committee, Messrs G. McAdam, P. Newman, D. McLaren, J. Paton," T. Wilkinson, E. Winskill; J. McAdam, G. Telfer, jun., P. F, Childs, C. W. Dl&ton, C. Whitehead. L. Nell, D. C. Williams, R. Bryden, C. A. Denton, L. Latter, D. McQueen; delegate to Canterbury Association, Mr W. DampierCrossley. It was decided to apply for the three days after the Omihi trials for the annual trials in 1939.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES GREENDALE At the monthly meting of the Greendale Women's Institute, Mrs N. W. Shipley (president) presided over a good attendance of members. A demonstration in the making of savouries was given by Mrs Evans. More than 30 samples were shown. Competitions resulted:—Best table centre: Miss J. Marshall 1, Miss J. Hockridge and Miss M. Warren (equal) 2, Mrs A. Russell, jun. 4. Best lettuce: Miss N. Warren 1, Mrs A. Russell, jun. -2, Miss J. Hockridge 3. Best madeira cake: Miss M. Wferren 1, Mrs.C.'W. Russell 2, Miss N. Warren 3. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames B. W. Shipley, H. B. Shipley, Miss A. Shipley, and Mrs N. W. Shipley. '

LE BON'S BAY

< At the monthly meeting of the Le Bon's Bay Women's Institute. Mrs L. Hammond presided. Mrs O. A. Thelning reported on the half-yearly meeting of the North Canterbury Federation. The roll call was, "Hints on removing stains," and this was well responded to. Mrs Bastion gave aa interesting demonstration on weaving. Mrs T. Mora judged the competitions, which resulted as follows: —Bowl of flowers: Miss J. Crotty and Mrs Thelning (equal) 1, Miss J. Dalglish 3, Miss E. Elliott 4. Christmas gift costing not.more than half a crown: Miss J. Crotty and Miss J. Dalglish (equal) 1, Miss G. Leonardo 3, Mrs Thelmng 4. WAIPARA Mrs F. Gainstord, president,' presided over a good attendance of members and friends at the November meeting of the Waipara Women's Institute. An entertainment was given by members of the town group. A duet was sung by Mesdames A. McLachls.i and M. Waterhouse, and a play-reading given by Mesdames D. Darroch, A, Campbell, A.. ;Ferguson,7 and H.•. ForI syth, and Misses Bounty and K. Kiltyv

A Scottish reading was given by Mrs Darroch. .

An institute banner made by Miss Reddell was unfurled by Mrs B. Symonds, first president of the branch. The president presented Miss Reddell with a box of chocolates and a posy. Competition results were:— Vase of flowers: Mrs Conway 1 and 2. Presentation box: Mrs Conway 1 and 2. Girdle scones: Mrs Campbell 1, Miss Gainsford 2. Confectionery: Miss Gainsford I, Miss Reddell and Mrs Topp (equal) 2. Novelty article: Mrs Conway 1 and 2. Thrift article: Miss Reddell 1, Miss Gainsford 2. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs F. Quigley, Mrs Ryan, and Miss i Reddell. ~

COALGATE Mrs E. P. Tilley presided at the monthly meeting "of "the Coalgate Women's Institute, which was held in! the Coalgate Masonic Hall. Mrs Tilley reported on the halfyearly federation meeting which was held in Christchurch. Mrs D. Boyes. of Glentunnel, gave a demonstration on cake icing. The results of the competitions were: —Madiera cake, Mrs Ernie Charles 1, Mrs T. A. Charles 2, Mrs S.'Beatty 3: best bloom, Mrs T. A. Charles 1, Mrs P. Prestidge 2, Mrs C. Green 3. The hostesses were Mesdames 'C. Green and M. Kellaway.

PRESENTATION TO NURSE . AT KAIKOURA * v . : : The matron and staff-/at the Kaikoura Hospital arranged an afternoon to say farewell to Nurse L. Thompson, who is leaving Kaikoura to reside in Christchurch. Many friends were present, and the afternoon was spent in games. Mrs; F. B. Sabiston, on behalf of the Kaikoura Ladies' Golf Club, expressed regret at Nurse Thompson's departure. She asked her to accept a dainty gift with the best wishes of her Kaikoura friends; • "-- • ' Miss Thompson briefly replied.