NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22597, 30 December 1938, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

CHECK TO WHITE BUTTERFLIES

RESULTS IN NORTH CANTERBURY

CAWTHRON INSTITUTE’S WORK PRAISED

An outstanding reduction in the number of white butterflies in lower North Canterbury districts this season has led to a warm tribute being paid to the work of the Cawthron Institute, Nelson, by Mr A. M. Carpenter, of Fernside, a member of the executive of the North Canterbury Farmers’ Union.

“I would like to pay a high tribute to officers of the Cawthron Institute for the work they have done in checking the white butterfly menace,’’ Mr Carpenter told a reporter of “The Press” yesterday. “The liberation of the parasites in North Canterbury has definitely been highly effective. The difference between this year and last is like the difference between day and night: at this time last year the butterflies were like snow-storms across the paddocks, and now there are hardly any."

An examination of the butterfly cocoons, said Mr Carpenter, had revealed that few contained the butterflies, most containing the parasitic flies.

PERSONAL NOTES

RANGIORA

Mr- F. A. Lane will arrive home this morning from a holiday tour of Westland.

Mr L. Lees (Ashburton) is visiting his brother, Mr M. D. Lees, Rangiora. Mr E. W. Relph (Good street) has returned from Cheviot, where he spent Christmas. Mr and Mrs J. W. Macleod (Loburn) are spending the New Year holidays at Waikuku beach.

Mr and Mrs R. G. A. Logan are spending a holiday at Lake Rotoiti. Miss Nova Taylor (Wellington) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs H. R. Taylor.

Mrs H. Brown and Miss Jocelyn Brown, with Mrs Howard Sladen. are spending a holiday with Mrs M. Golding, Rangiora.

MARSHLAND Mr and Mrs J. Blackburn and party have left for a camping trip to Picton. Miss M. Vance (Woodbury), who has been spending a holiday at Marshland, has returned home. Mr and Mrs E. Cooper have returned from a holiday in South Canterbury.

PREBBLETON Miss A. Jones is spending a holiday in the North Island. Miss Muriel Carter left on Tuesfor Wellington, where she will spend the school holidays. Miss Mavis Smith left early in the week for a holiday visit to Sydney. Mrs A. Smith is a patient in the Lewisham Hospital. Miss Muriel Carter, Shand’s track, is spending the school holidays in Wellington.

AKAROA Miss Marjorie Petterson (Greymouth) is spending a short holiday with her parents. Mr and Mrs C. Petterson, Akaroa. Mr G. McNabb (Christchurch, and formerly of Akaroa) is visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs E. G. McNabb. Church street, Akaroa.

Miss M. MacLauchlan (St. Elmo Courts) is the guest of Mrs S. C. Naismith. Balguerie street, Akaroa. Mr T. Vangioni (Wellington) is visiting his brother, Mr L. J. Vangioni Balguerie street, Akaroa. Miss Betty whelch returned to Wellington yesterday after a month’s holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs G. E. Whelch, Balguerie street, Akaroa Mr and Mrs A. R. Meek (Wellington) are staying at Milton House. Akaroa.

Mr and Mrs R. Thurlow Thompson (Fendalton) and their sons are visiting Mrs T. L. F. Kay, Onawe, Duvauchelle.

HORORATA Mr and Mrs E. Mauger and family are spending the holidays at Timaru. Mr and Mrs G. E. Cartwright, of Washdyke, are visitors to Hororata. Miss Robertshaw, Rangiora, is a guest of Mr and Mrs B. Hockridge, “Clovelly,” Hororata.

Mr A. McKenzie has left to spend a holiday in Australia and Tasmania. Miss fl. Petrie and Miss M. Petrie, of Woodend, and Mrs Maddison, of Waikuku. who have been visiting relatives at Hororata, have returned home.

Miss V. Wright, of Christchurch, spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs W. O. Gray. Nurse Smith, who spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs G. Smith, has returned to Kaikoura. Mr and Mrs L. A. Parker and family have left on a camping tour. Mrs G. Smith, who has been visiting Dunedin, has returned home. Mr and Mrs H. Geary. Christchurch, spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs M. Thorne, “Rosebank,” Hororata. Mrs B. Wilks, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs G. C. Derrett, “Mill Farm,” Hororata, has returned to Christchurch. Miss McKenzie is spending the Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs M. L. Kellaway, New Brighton. Misses Jean and Joyce Hockridge are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr and Mrs B. Hockridge, ‘Clovelly,” Hororata.

PISPLAY OF WORK AT CHORLTON

The pupils of the Chorlton school invited their parents and friends to a display of their work recently. The work was displayed in the Chorlton Hall and the exhibit of a fully furnished house, lit by electricity, was a considerable source of interest.

Impromptu items from the school syllabus, such as shop-keeping, singing, reciting, drill and gymnastics, were given, and the tap-dancing and wand drill by the older pupils was especially enjoyed. Mr R. Harriott, for the parents and relatives, thanked the pupils for their entertainment.

The combined school picnic and Christmas tree party were abandoned because of the prevalence of measles in the district. Some of the parents and pupils went to Raupo Bay and in the evening the prize-giving took place.

CELEBRATION OF JUBILEE

CHURCH AT GRAIN’S BAY

SERVICE TAKEN BY BISHOP

About 130 residents of the district attended the seventy-fifth anniversary °f St. John’s Church, Okain’s Bay, on Tuesday. The church was filled for the service, which was conducted by Bishop West-Watson. assisted by the vicar, the Rev. F. O. B. Lang. The Bishop took for his text Acts 28, verse 15, “Thank God and take courage. Those attending the service were welcomed by the wardens at the church door. The Bible used for reading the lessons was presented by the Rev. Mr Torlesse, first vicar of the Eastern Bays parish, to the Boleyn family in the very early days. Those who belonged to the choir 24 years ago occupied the choir seats. They have presentee a brass font urn to the church to mark the jubilee. Mrs L. craw who was organist 24 years ago, presided at the organ. The thanksgivmg offermg of about £24 will be devoted to Sunday school work.

History of the Church The church was built in 1863 by Mr American, and a former whaler. It was built of local stone, and the bricks used were made near the site. The slates and stained glass windows were brought from England, and these were the only parts of the building not made locally. The early pictures of the church show that when first built it was surrounded by the native bush with a post-and-rail fence in front. The original woodwork, all selected timber of first-class quality, has stood the test of time, and very little has required replacing since the church was first used. The pioneers who built the church planted a holly hedge and other English trees, such as elms, which have flourished exceedingly. Gifts made to the church in fairly recent times are red cushions for every pew by Mr W. N. J. Thacker, an altar table from Little Akaloa residents, a font by the Rev. W. H. Wilkinson, who was vicar of the parish, and brasswork by Miss Edith Williams, in memory of her brother, Percival Williams, who was killed in the Great War.

Luncheon After Service The Okain’s Bay Hall was well filled when a luncheon to celebrate the jubilee was held after the church service. ITie three-tiered jubilee cake was given by Mr W. Harris, jun., and on top was a model of the church. The cake was cut by Mrs G. Mason, the only living person baptised in the old chapel school, and by Mrs J. Marshall, sen.. Little Akaloa. and Mr A. Harris, Christchurch, the first two to be baptised in the present church. Speeches were made by Messrs A. Harris (Christchurch). W. G. Harris, Mrs J. W. A. Boleyn, the Rev. F. O. B. Lane. Bishop West-Watson. and Mr W. Harris, jun., people’s warden and secretary of the Jubilee Committee. Visitors included many old residents from the North Island and other parts of New Zealand. .... |V , The bishop congratulated the residents upon the great care taken to keep the church and grounds in such preservation. Messages of congratulation were received from many oia parishioners and past i nC U who one from the Rev. Mr Atkinson, who is now in England.

AKAROA REGATTA

ENTRIES FOR ROWING RACES

About 40 crews will take part in the 11 # rowing events of the Akaroa regatta on January 2. The Akaroa, Canterbury, Avon, and Union Clubs will compete in most of the events, and the SumnerRedcliffs Club has a crew in the maiden double sculls. The number of crews in each race is as follows:—Maiden double sculls 5, junior double sculls 4, senior double sculls 3, youths’ double sculls 4, senior pair oar 3, junior four oar 3, youths’ pair oar 3, maiden four oar 4, senior four oar 3. youths’ four oar 4. Seven boats will start in the sailing race for local boats.

CHURCH SERVICES AT AKAROA

Instead of the usual family service a children’s song service was held at St. Luke's Church, Little Akaloa, the pupils of the Chorlton and Little Akaloa schools singing anthems, duets, and solos with choruses. The lessons were read by Masters Leo and Noel Waghorn.

CHURCH SERVICES AT HORORATA

The Anglican Church was decorated for the Christmas services at 7.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. The Rev. C. W. I. Maclaverty conducted the services and Miss Maffey was the organist. Mr G. Hall presented the annual prizes to the children attending the church at the second service.

CRICKET

NORTH CANTERBURY DRAW

The following is the draw for second and third grade matches in the North Canterbury Cricket Sub-Asso-ciation’s competition to be played tomorrow;—

Second Grade—Carleton v. Amberley; Rangiora v. Eyreton; Rangiora High School v. Oxford.

Third Grade—Fernside A v. Kaia poi; Swannanoa v. Horrelville; Woodend v. Fernside B; Loburn v. Sefton.

ANNUAL COUNTY MATCH AT AKAROA

The annual county cricket match will be played at Akaroa to-day. The team to rep-esent Akaroa and County and Borough against the Wairewa and Mount Herbert County team is as follows: —Q. McDonald. L. D. Hooker, L. Wright, C. Erickson, T. E. Armstrong, O. Eves, T. Vaatau, W. A. Newton, R. T. Masefield, J. Masefield, D. O. Masefield. Reserves: L. Le Lievre and R. R. Mould.

MARSHLAND SCHOOL COMMITTEE

SATISFACTORY CREDIT FROM CONCERT

A meeting of the Marshland School Committee was held on Wednesday night, at which Mr D. Goode (chairman) presided. The balance-sheet of the break-up concert revealed a very satisfactory credit balance, and votes of thanks were passed to the staff and Mrs Marks for arranging the programme. Votes of thanks were also passed to Mr and Mrs L. Wilson for giving the dux medal, to Mr D. Goode for providing the prize for the runner-up. and to the judges of the gardens and sewing. It was decided to hold the school picnic at Waikuku on February 3.

The Canterbury Education, Board advised that the board’s foreman had been instructed to report on necessary repairs to the school.

HORORATA SCHOOL PICNIC

At a meeting of the Hororata School Committee it was decided to hold the school picnic at New Brighton on January 7.