NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22590, 21 December 1938, Page 5

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

STATE EEOTAL HOUSES

FEW APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

LETTER FROM DIRECTOR TO COUNCIL

The statement that there were now very few applications for State rental houses in the hands of the State Advances Corporation was made by the Director of Housing Construction (Mr A Tyndall) in a letter-to the Rangiora Borough Council. The letter was in reply to the council's request for the erection of more State-houses in Rangiora. The letter to the council acknowledged the council's request for more houses and the statement that there was still a very definite housing shprtage. On the latter point, the letter advised that if there were persons still requiring houses they should be advised to send their applications to the State Advances Corporation at the earliest possible moment.

WORK IN RANGIORA BOROUGH

REPORT TO COUNCIL

A comprehensive report of repair and improvement work in Rangiora in the last few weeks was submitted to the Rangiora Borough Council at its meeting last evening by the foreman (Mr J. Rowland). The work has included the laying ,of footpaths, the building of concrete street channelling, grading and levelling! the erection of fences, cleaning and repairing of the municipal baths, rthe erection of one or two small conj crete bridges, and the preparation of |the Dudley Park ground for summer sports.

x PERSONAL NOTES

RANGIORA

Mr and Mrs J. C. Hancox (East Belt) will leave on Friday for Wellington, where they will spend the Christmas holidays. Mr and Mrs H. G. Parish (Rangiora) and Mr and Mrs Norman Park (Blenheim) will spend the Christmas holidays at Sumner. Messrs H. K. Kippenberger, C. Taylor, W. T. N. Keir, and J. M. Fraser ■will • spend Christmas and New Year at Pelorus Sound. Miss D. White is spending the Christmas holidays at her home in Timaru. . Miss I. Hiron is at present on holiday in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs G. R. Robinson (Rotherham) are the guests of Mr and Mrs C. Taylor (Rangiora). Messrs R. A. Taylor and T. W. Taylor, who have been in Westland for several months, will arrive home on Saturday. Mr and Mrs C. J. Smith and family ■will leave on Christmas Day for Timaru, where they will spend, a fortnight's holiday. Mrs W. A*. Rowse (King street) will spend" Christmas*" in Christchurch:. ■ . -*y Miss Dulcie Clark (Wellington) will spend Christmas at her home in Rangiora. Mr and Mrs A. P. Strang (High street) • will spend the Christmas holidays at Waiftuku Beach.

KIMBERLEY

Mr J. Steele has returned to Kimberley after spending a month's holiday in Australia.

Mrs K. R. Austin has returned to •Christchurch after spending a few days with Mrs J. R. Manson, KimberJey.

Mr K. R.' Austin, who has been the relieving master at the Kimberley School for the last four months, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs B. McCausland, who has been staying with Miss S. McCausland (Tyrone Farm), has returned to Christchurch.

RANGIORA LIBRARY REPORT

MORE THAN 3000 BOOKS TAKEN OUT

A total of 3070 books were taken Cut during the month to December 15, according to a report for the Rangiora Free Public Library submitted to the Rangiora Borough Council last evening. Fiction was the most popular section, more than 2000 books being taken (OUt. Figures supplied by the - librarian (Miss J. D. McAlpine) -were:—Fiction 2147, non-fiction 184, Government books 336* rental books 75 (six days), children's books 107, magazines 221, total 3070. Cash received amounted to £2 16s 4d.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL POSTPONED

The swimming carnival which was to have been held in- Rangiora last evening in connexion with the festivity week attractions was postponed at a special meeting of the executive of the Rangiora Amateur Swimming Club yesterday afternoon. The weather in Rangiora was showery throughout the day.

BUSY MONTH REPORTED

COUNCIL'S ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT

A "particularly busy month" in the trading section of the Rangiora Borough Council's electrical department was reported to the meeting of the council last evening by the electrical engineer (Mr H. H. Matthews). "There is more work offering than can be reasonably put through in good time," stated the report. "Indications point to a rapid expansion of this department. During the month, 38 jobs ■were carried out, not including small repairs."

The consumption of units, as recorded at the borough sub-station, increased by 10,290 over November, 1937; but the percentage increase of 13.5 was the lowest for seven months.

A^s T UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTY

POWER BOARD'S PROBLEMS

GETTING CONSUMERS IN CHEVIOT COUNTY

An unexpected difficulty is being met by the North Canterbury Electric Power Board in obtaining guarantees in the Cheviot County before the start of reticulation. Reports at the board's meeting yesterday were that, in spite of the enthusiasm shown at meetings of ratepayers who agreed to the raising of the necessary loan, the board's representatives have not been able to get sufficient consumers to warrant the start of work. Mr A. Cowie (chairman) presided. A second difficulty with which the board was faced, that of raising loans at the 3J per cent, as required by the Government, was mentioned by Mr L.. B. Evans, who attended the executive meeting of the Electric Power Board Association in Wellington recently. The Minister for Public Works (the Hon. R. Semple) had not been able to give a satisfactory reply to questions on the loan position, said Mr Evans It looked as if the board would simply have to apply to the Government, to the State Advances Corporation, and hope to get the money. A notjqe of motion was given . by Mrs M. A. Ellen:—"That when an extension line be erected in the North Canterbury Power Board area the original consumer be abated proportionally as additional consumers are connected to the line according to the electric supply regulations."

LAWN TENNIS

PENINSULA COMPETITION GAMES

AKAROA BEATS PIGEON BAY

On the Akaroa Lawn Tennis Club courts in the fourth round of the Rhodes Cup competition of the Peninsula Tennis SubAssociation, Akaroa beat Pigeon Bay by 10 sets to 6.

The following are the results (Akaroa players mentioned first): — Women's Singles—Miss Noel Henning lost to Miss H. Kelly 5-6, Miss A. Haley beat Miss V. Reynish 6-0, Mrs F. Williamson beat Miss B. Kelly 6-2, Miss D. Leete beat Miss A. Reynish 6-2. Men's Singles—F. A. Lewthwaite beat H. Pentecoste 6-2, F. Williamson lost to G. Kelly 1-6, F. C. Newton beat L. Blomquist 6-3. T. E. Armstrong lost to G. Blomquist 1-6. Women's Doubles—Misses Henning and Haley beat Misses H. Kelly and V. Reynish 6-2, Mrs Williamson and Miss Leete beat Misses B. Kelly and A. Reynish 6-1. Men's Doubles—F. Lewthwaite and F. Williamson beat H. Pentecoste and G. Kelly 6-2. F. Newton and T. E. Armstrong lost to L. and G. Blomquist 4-6. Mixed Doubles—Miss Henning and F. Lewthwaite beat H. Pentecoste and Miss V. Reynish 6-1, Miss Haley and F. Williamson lost to Miss H. Kelly and G. Kelly 0-6, Mrs Williamson and F. Newton lost to Miss B.Kelly and L. Blomquist 5-6, Miss Leete and T. Armstrong beat Miss A. Reynish and G. Blomquist 6-2. United Bays v. Akaroa Domain

On the Akaroa Domain Club courts. United Bays beat Domain by 11 sets to 4. One set was not played. The following are the results (Domain players mentioned first): — Men's Singles—V. Brocherie lost to lan King 2-6. Allison Smith lost to J. Wakelin 2-6. E. H. Giddehs beat D. Kay 6-4»;jR. '.Woodill lost to B. Bailey 4-6 " Women's Singles—Miss P. Brocherie lost to Miss K. Kay 5-6, Mrs T. Jordan beat Mrs J. R. Haines 6-4, Miss S. Behrns lost to Miss Samuels 1-6, Miss D. Pool lost to Mrs Les. Giddens 2-6. ■ Men's Doubles—V. Brocherie and A. Smith lost to I. Kay and J. Wakelin 3-6, E. H. Giddens and R. Woodill beat D. Kay and R. Bailey 6-4. Women's Doubles—Miss Brocherie and Mrs Jordan beat Miss Kay and Mrs Hames 6-4, Misses Behrns and Pool lost to Miss Samuels and Mrs Giddens 2-6. Mixed Doubles—Miss Brocherie and V. Brocherie lost to Miss Kay and I. Kay 3-6. Mrs Jordan and A. Smith lost to Mrs Haines and J. Wakelin 3-6, Miss D. Pool land R. Woodill lost to Mrs Giddens and R. Bailey 4-6.

SPRINGSTON BEATS LINCOLN

In an A grade match In the competition of the Ellesmere Lawn Tennis SubAsociation, Springston beat Lincoln by 8 sets (94 games) to 8 sets (87 games). Details (Springston names first):— Men's Singles—S. Duff lost to J. Hair 6-9, G. Wright beat Dr. Johnson 9-3, L. Watkins beat W. Jordan 9-3, A. Murphy lost to A. Davis 8-9. Women's Singles—Miss M. Riordan lost to Miss T. Hewton 2-6, Miss P. Murphy beat Mrs Hewton 6-4, Miss M. Ryan lost to Miss M. Gillett 5-6, Mrs Watkins beat Miss N. Ford 6-4. Men's Doubles—S. Duff and G. Wright beat J. Hair and Dr. Johnson 9-5, I. Watkins and A. Murphy beat W. Jordan and A. Davis 9-6. .•,„,.» j Women's Doubles —Miss M. Riordan and Miss P. Murphy beat Miss Hewton and Mrs Hewton 6-3. Miss M. Ryan and Mrs Watkins lost to Miss Gillett and Miss Ford Mixed Doubles—S. Duff and M. Riordan lost to J. Hair and T. Hewton 2-6, G. Wright and P. Murphy lost to Dr. Johnson and Mrs Hewton 4-6. I. Watkins and M. Ryan beat W. Jordan and M. Gillett 6-5, A. Murphy and Mrs Watkins lost to A. Davis and N. Ford 1-6.

INTERMEDIATE TEAMS' POSITIONS

NORTH CANTERBURY COMPETITION

The position of teams in the intermediate competitions conducted by the North Canterbury Lawn Tennis Sub-Association was officially announced yesterday. The further announcement was also made that allowance had been made for games postponed through rain and that the play-off between the leading teams would be in January. Balcairn Is the only team which has so far been undefeated; but with a further game to play it is not yet assured of the championship. The positions of the teams are:—Balcairn, played 8, won 8; Southbrook, played 8, won 8; United, played 8, won 7; Cust, played 10, won 6; Amberley Domain, Sefton A, and West Eyreton, played 9 each, and won 4 each: Swanhanoa, played 9 won 3: Sefton B and Kaiapol, played 9 each, won 2 each; Woodend, played 9, Balcairn and United will play off. If Balcairn wins this match the team will hold the championship; but a loss would mean that Southbrook. United, and Balcairn would have 8 wins each.

POSITION OF ELLESMERE TEAMS

The points gained by the teams in the Ellesmere Lawn Tennis Sub-Association s A grade competition, with one more day's matches to be played, are as follows: Springston 12. Lincoln 10, Dunsandel 10, Leeston 6, Irwell 2, Southbridge 2, Lakeside 2. Waihora 2. In the B grade matches will be played on three more days to complete the competition, and the points are as follows: Leeston 12. Killlnchy 10, Lincoln 8, Dunsandel 6, Southbridge 6. Springston 2, Irwell 2, Lakeside 0, Waihora 0.

QUEEN OAKNIVAL ENDS

FUNCTION IN HAWARDEN DISTRICT

CROWNING CEREMONY HELD

There was a record attendance at the Hawarden Hall, when Patricia Grimwood, of the Feaks-Medbury district, was crowned queen after a most successful queen carnival to clear the debt on the Hawarden District High School baths. The sum of more than £3OO was raised in a comparatively short time.

The following were the candidates for the various districts: —Patricia Grimwood (the Peaks-Medbury), Esther Forrester (Mason's Flat), Betty Lang (Hawarden). and Celia Elliott (Balmoral). The principal officials were Mr W. Parsonage (Lord Marshal), Mr W. L. Wright (Lord Chancellor), Mr J. E. Maxwell (Lord Chamberlain), Messrs H. Hole and J. Beath (lords of state), and Mr .J. Peek (trumpeter.). Nancy Doak presented the queen and princesses, with .bouquets. After the ceremony, the queen bestowed honours on a large number of persons. Mr Maxwell (the headmaster), Mrs M. Fraser, who had charge of the wardrobe; and members of the school staff organised the carnival.

SOCIAL AND DANCE

BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY AT KAIKOURA

The committee of the Kaikoura Beautifying and Improvement Society held a social and dance recently, when cups and trophies were presented to the winners in the garden competitions. Mr P. S. Humm spoke of the good work which was carried on by the society, and the transformation which had taken place on the sea-front to which great credit was due to the president, and the committee. The president (Mr K. K. Campbell), to show the society's appreciation of the help of Mr and Mrs McKenzie in organising a queen carnival, presented them with a set of crystal glasses and jug. Mr and Mrs J. Murray's cup for heavy soil gardens was won by Mrs A. S. Robinson, and a trophy was presented to Mrs E. H. Workman for second prize. Mr S. T. Harris's cup, for light soil gardens, was won by Mrs R. Strahl, the second prize being awarded to Mrs G. G. Newton. Music for the dancing was played by Mrs W. D. Sabiston and Mrs D. M. Jack.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZES

PRESENTATION AT LINCOLN

A party and prize-giving of the St. Stephen's Sunday School, Lincoln, was held at the residence of Mrs G. S. Peryman, Lincoln. The Rev. C. L. Sparrow presented prizes to the following:—Joan Birch .and Murray J3irch. Norman Birch, Max Button, Daphne Button, Shirley Benny, Kelvin Benny, Betty P«yne, June Payne, Colin Peryman, Madeline Shackell, Winsome Shackell

MAORI SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED

The headmaster of the Mangamaunu School (Mr D. Manson) has received advice that Marion Jacobs has been awarded a Maori scholarship.

PRIZE-GIVINGS

FUNCTION AT WAIKARI

TEACHERS CONGRATULATED ON WORK

There was a good attendance at the annual breaking-up function of the Waikari School. The chairman (Mr W. P. Honeybone) congratulated the teachers on their work for the year, and announced that the site for the new classroom had been pegged out, and it was anticipated that a start would be made with its erection very soon. Mrs W. P. Honeybone presented the prizes. Every child in the preparatory and junior departments received a book. The following was the prize list:— Form ll—Arthur Reader 1, Mary Black 2. Progress u William Honeybone. Diligence: Lindsay Lee. Form I—Donald Black 1, Ethel Matthews 2. Progress: Linda Black. Diligence: Ruth Mowatt. Standard IV—Herbert Harrison 1, Catherine James 2. Progress: Peter Carr. Diligence: John Matthews. Standard lll—Robert Earl 1, Howard Emerson 2. Progress: Ivan Clark. Diligence: Mary Matthews. Standard ll—Ronald Jarden 1, Alan Harris 2, Kevin Kearns 3. Standard I—Mary Kellaway 1, Miriam Douglas 2, Betty Carr 3. Lower Standard I—Noel Trounce 1, David Earl 2, Bernard Tremaine 3.

Upper Primer—Colleen Honeybone I, Margaret Norton 2, Jocelyn Kellaway 3. Middle Primer —Joyce Atkinson, Lynette Forsey, Leicester Jarden, Jean Anderson. Dux—Arthur Reader.

Special Prizes —Mrs Eileen Soal memorial prize for character, Ethel Matthews; Miss Fleming's prize for improvement in needlework, Irene Hook; home garden project. Arthur Reader; calf-rearing project, Harvey Hook: lamb-rearing project, Arthur Black; flower garden project, Joy Emerson.

The headmaster (Mr G. W. Soal) presented swimming certificates to the following children, and in doing so expressed the gratitude of the school to Mr H. M. Carr for permitting the candidates to qualify in the Glenallen swimming baths. Merit Certificates—Eric Carr (1666 yards), Peter Carr (1166 yards), Arthur Black (1000 yards). Proficiency Certificates—Betty Carr (220 yards), Linda Black (220 yards), William Saundercock (220 yards). Learners' Certificate—William Honeybone (133 yards). Beginner's Certificate—James Hutton. About 150 children and parents attended the annual picnic of the school at Leithfield Beach. The weather was fine and a most enjoyable day was spent. A programme of races was held. Agricultural Club Competitions

Boys and girls of the school competing in the agricultural club competitions, held a field day recently, when the various home projects were judged. The following were the leading competitors in each project:— Home Garden. Vegetables (three entries) —A. Reader (71 points) 1, H. Emerson (65 points) 2. Lamb Rearing (seven entries) —Arthur Black (68 points) 1, Robert Earl (58 points) 2.

Calf Rearing (four entries) —Harvey Hook (82 points) 1, William Honeybone (79 points) 2. .

Flower Garden Project (12 entries)— Joy Emerson 1, Jim Black 2.

LADBROOKS SCHOOL

The annual prize distribution of the Ladbrooks School was held recently. Mr R. J. Ware (chairman of the committee) presided. A concert programme was presented by the pupils, followed by a playette, "Soot and the Fairies." The following is the prize list:— Dux medal—David Meyer. Standard VI: David Meyer, Margaret Tucker, Daphne Payne, Dorothy Pickering. Standard V: Gerald Ware. Standard IV: Ken. Payne, Maurice Payne.

Standard III: Enid Coles, Shirley Gillett Millicent Gallagher, Kevin McDrury, Ivor Pickering. , Standard II: Colin Tucker, Noreen Stone, June Scobie.

Standard I: Jack Templeton, Eileen King, Tom Stone, Arthur Hlght, Len Coles, Ken Tucker, Brian McDrury, John Gallagher. Primer 4: Malcolm Gillett, Colleen Ward, Nancy King, Ellen Stone. Primer 3: Gerald McDrury. Primer 2: Geoffrey Woodfleld, Bruce Anderson, Ellison Gallagher. Primer 1: Jimmie King, Bobbie Ward. Special prizes—Handwork, Eileen King, David Meyer; sewing, Dorothy Pickering, Margaret Tucker (Mr Morgan's prize). Mrs Flood's prizes: Jack Templeton, Malcolm Gillett. Gerald McDrury, Colin Tucker. Enid Coles. Women's Institute prizes for writing: Daphne Payne, Ken Payne. Mr Morgan's prizes: Tennis, Gerald Ware; athletics, Ivor Pickering. Calf Club certificates: Gerald Ware, Kevin McDrury, Enid Coles. Ivor Pickering. Lambs: Brian McDrury. Eileen King.

The North Canterbury Electric Power Board yesterday agreed to give £2 2s towards the cost of a memorial to Dr. T. A. Will.

KIMBERLEY SCHOOL

The annual prize-giving and break-up ceremony of the Kimberley School took place in the Kimberley Domain recently. Before presenting each pupil with a prize and a toy Mr F. Herbert (chairman of the school committee) thanked Mr K. R. Austin for the way he had carried out his duties as relieving teacher during the last four months. Colin Stott presented Mr Austin with a box of handkerchiefs. Special prizes were awarded as follows: —Most popular boy, Kenneth Boutton; recitation, lan Boulton: tidiest desks, June Jowers and lan Boulton: sewing, Barbara Steele and Joyce Bilbrough; primary school certißcates, Jean Boulton, Maurice Herbert, Colin Stott. Mrs W. H. Ede, who judged the sewing, awarded prizes as follows:—Standards V and VI: Barbara Steele 1, Jean Boulton 2. Standard III: Joyce Bilbrough 1. Ailsa Stott 2. Standard II: Margaret Redmond 1. Standard I: June McCausland and June Jowers (equal) 1. A sports programme was held in tne afternoon.

KIRWEE SCHOpL

The annual prize-giving and break-up of the Kirwee School was held in the Kirwee Hall. There was a gathering; a concert was given by the pupils, and a Christmas tree provided for the infants. Mr J. F. Lawrey (chairman of the School Committee) proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs F. Cridge, who has been relieving teacher for the last few weeks. Maureen Harrison made a presentation to Mrs Cridge. Mr Lawrey presented the following prizes:— Form ll—Richard Burleigh, David Fenney, Bruce Wilson. Form I—Desmond Begg. Standard IV—lan Devonshire, Desmond King, Graham Wilson, Stella Weir. Standard lll—Marjorie Thomson, Ngaire Sneddon.

Standard ll—Shirley King, Joan Wilson, Lindsay Ward, Victor Smith, Seddon Kelly, Vernon Thompson. Standard I—Hugh Burnside, Keith Smith, Graeme Thompson, Malcolm Paterson, Russell Ward, Isabel Thomson, Joyce Gallagher.

Primer IV—Jim Paterson, Lindsay Wilson.

Primer lll—Graeme Mee, Gordon Roper, Douglas Roper. Primer ll—Murray Wilson. Primer I—Ellen Sherlock, Maurice Williams.

Special Prizes—Spelling, lan Devonshire; good marks, Victor Smith; sewing, senior Stella Weir, junior Joan Wilson; sports senior Maureen Harrison, Desmond Begg junior Shirley King, Hugh Burnside. The annual school picnic was held at the Pines beach.

OKUTI VALLEY SCHOOL

,r T^ le annua J Prize-giving of the Okuti Valley School was held recently. Mrs Banks, wife of the chairman, presented the prizes as follows:

Form II: Isobel Tait. Form I: Audrey Waller. Standard IV: Evelyn Keenan and Norma Banks. Standard III: Pamela Mac■farlane. Standard II: Willie Lewthwaite Standard I: Pamela Hutchinson, John Waller, Dugald Macfarlane. Robert Horn. Primer II: Edwin Perry. PrJmer I: Grace Shadbdlt. Sohla HutcTiinsorl.'

Special prizes—Leadership, Isobel Tait; sewing, girls, Audrey Waller, Norma Banks: boys, John Waller, Edwin Perry. The Rocky Peak Cup, presented by the Little River girl guides for competition between the Little River district schools In school sewing, was won by Okuti Valley. A presentation of a crystal powder bowl was made by the school children to the sewing mistress. Miss N. White. They also made a presentation of a tobaccopouch to the teacher, Mr L. Perry. The committee presented him with a book.

WEST MELTON SCHOOL

The annual picnic and presentation of prizes of the West Melton School was held at Coe's Ford. Mr H. E. Cross (chairman of the school committee) congratulated the teacher on the successful year's work. The following is the prize list:— Dux—Daphne Mulligan (Mrs Stewart's special). -Primary School Certificates—Daphne Mulligan, Nancy Gregg, and Lex Stewart. Form ll—Daphne Mulligan, Nancy Gregg, Lex Stewart. Form I—Sylvia Coleman, Betty Archie, Denis Dierck. Standard IV—Flora Langdale, Alan Coleman, Ray Northcott, Ken Stewart. Standard lll—Una Boag. Geraldine Falrbairn. Sylvia Cross, Phyllis Walker, Gordon Northcott. Standard I—Norma Trott, Alf. Gregg. Upper Primers—Neilmar Kaye, Rhena Boag, Keith Dawson, John Harrison, Wilkei. Bill Carter. Primer 3—Margaret Stockdill, John Pearce, John Hulston, Peter Pearce. Special Prizes—Sylvia Coleman (Mrs Stewart's special for neatness and excellence in all subjects); Flora Langdale, diligence and helpfulness (Mrs Stewart's special): Una Boag, highest marks in Standard HI; Nancy Gregg, Mrs A. E. Langdale-Hunt's special; runner-up to dux, Alan Coleman, Mr A. Stewart's special, highest marks (boys). Sewing—Forms I and II: Daphne Mulligan I and special, Nancy Gregg 2, Sylvia

Coleman and Betty Archie (equal) 3. Standards 111 and IV: Sylvia Cross 1 and special, Una Boag 2, Flora Langdale 3. Primers: Neilmar Kay 1 and special, Rhena Boag 2, Margaret Stockdill 3. Fancy Work—Forms I and II: Daphne Mulligan 1 and special, Betty Archie 2. Standards 111 and IV: Geraldine Fairbairn 1, Sylvia Cross 2, Una Boag and Fltfra Langdale (equal) 3. Gardening—Forms I. and II: Dennis Dierck (41 points) 1, Lex Stewart (40 points) 2. Standards 111 and IV: Gordon Northcott 1, Alan Coleman 2. Ray Northcott 3, Ken Stewart 4. G.-:dening certi- , ftcates NNete handed, to Daphne Mulligan, Trevor Fairbairn, Lex Stewart, and Ray Northcott.

APPLICATIONS FOR LOAN MONEY

POWER BOARD'S DECISIONS

Decisions to apply to the Local Government Loans Board for permission to raise £SOOO of the supplementary loan, £12,000 of the loan for the reticulation of the Cheviot County, and £II,OOO of the loan for the reticulation of the Amuri County were reached at the meeting of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board yesterday. The meeting of the board lasted about four hours, the press being admitted for 20 minutes. The board also decided to apply to the loans board for sanction for the borrowing of £6OOO for the construction of workers' dwellings.

SPECIAL SERVICES AT, CHEVIOT

Special services for Sunday Schools in the Cheviot district were held at Knox Presbyterian Church. The Scripture reading W£s taken by Francie Hill. Miss Audrey McClintock (Gore Bay), sang a solo, "The Stranger of Galilee," and members of the Cheviot Sunday School sang a chorus. Mrs T. E. Crossen was organist. The Rev. R. Leishman presented prizes to members of the Spotswood, Gore Bay, Domett, and Cheviot Schools, and also to members of the Young Worshippers' League for church attendance.