NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22661, 16 March 1939, Page 7

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

WAIKUKU BEACH

ALLEGED LACK OF CO-OPERATION BOARD’S REPLY TO DEPUTATION

The Rangiora-Waikuku Beach Domain Bird's reply to the points mentionedrf.rthe deputation from the Waikuku Beach Improvement Association on Friday evening was supplied in a statement yesterday. The chief reason for the deputation going to the board was to ask for better harmony between the two bodies. In the reply yesterday it was stated: “The board considers that the matters mentioned by the deputation could quite easily have been brought forward through the two members of the board who aro on your executive and who have done excellent work for both bodies: that the board has full confidence in its chairman; that the t\VO board and association, members mentioned are on our works committee, thus eliminating the need for further representation from your association; that the greatest harmony exists among members of our board and the feeling at its meeting is one of mutual understanding and co-operation. The board appreciates the good work performed by the association and - has expressed that appreciation yearly in its annual reports. It would be pleased to consider any suggestions you have to make about improvements, especially as you now have £3OO in hand for tlie same, and as all money raised by your association is for improvements at the domain.”

WARNING GIVEN BY MAGISTRATE LOADS ON LORRIES

CASE HEARD IN RANGIORA

“You can warn them that if they do not carry out requirements and get a permit we will have to start making pretty heavy fines,” said Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., in the Rangiora Magistrate’s Court yesterday, when the Transport Department inspector (Mr D. E. Hop wood) brought charges against a Ibcal firm for operating a motor-lorry “without a ready means of entrance and exit for the driver,” and “with a load extending backwards beyond the regulation nine feet six inches.”

The firm, Keir and Thompson, Ltd., •was convicted on both charges, fined 20s and ordered to pay costs on the first, and ordered to pay costs only on the second.

The inspector’s evidence was that on February 13, near Waikuku, the load on the lorry had extended back 16 feet, and blocked the doors. The driver had had to climb through the window when he was asked to get out. In reply to a question from the Magistrate, the inspector said that in cases where such a load had to be carried the lorry operator could apply to the controlling road authority for a permit. Civil Cases Judgment was given to plaintiff by default in each of the following:— Frederick Harvey Lovell v. R. Dixon, £5 6s 3d; N. Harper v. F. le Beau, £4.

HARVEST SERVICE AT WOODEND

GOOD CONGREGATIONS A FEATURE Good congregations were a feature of the harvest thanksgiving services at the Woodend Methodist Church. In the morning the Rev. W. S. Neal preached for the last time as minister of the circuit. Appropriate solos were sung by Mr L. J. Sheppard and Mill. L. Spark, of Flaxtoh. Miss Burnet was the organist. The Rev. L. Horwood, of Kaiapoi, conducted the evening service, when the soloists were Miss Mayfield, of Rangiora, and Mr H. Robcrtshaw, of Woodend. Mrs A. Smith was organist. Gifts of fruit and vegetables were displayed in the church.

A farewell social to the Rev. W. S. Neal and family was held on Monday evening, when the produce displayed on Sunday was sold. Mr H. Robertshaw presided. Recitations were given by Mrs B. J. Archer and Mrs S. Topp, and songs were sung by Mrs D. Robinson, Messrs L. Sheppard, H. Robertshaw, A. Hirst (Kaiapoi), and Miss Rollinson (Kaiapoi). Mr Hirst and Mr Sheppard also sang a duet. Mrs A. Smith was accompanist.

Valedictory addresses were made by the Rev. H. Ryan (Rangiora), Messrs P. Robinson (Waikuku), P. Topp (Sefton), and H. Little (Woodend). Miss E. Burnet, superintendent of the Woodend Sunday School, spoke for the scholars and staff. Mr E. C. Pateman presented to Mr Neal a travelling rug. Mrs G. Sills gave Mrs Neal a crystal vase. Mr A. Smith gave to Messrs R. and A. Neal a fountain pen each, and Mr Robertshaw gave a dainty toilet service to Miss Dorothy Neal.

GIFT OF BOOKS TO HIGH SCHOOL

A gift of 15 books from the “World of Youth Library” has been made to the Rangiora High School by Mr A. Buckingham. The gift was acknowledged with thanks by the principal (Mr J. E. Strachan) in his report to the High School Board on Tuesday evening.

CRICKET

NORTH CANTERBURY

MATCHES

draw FOR SATURDAY

draw for matches in the North Canterbury Cricket SubAssociation’s championship and Morgan Pennant competitions on Saturday:—Loburn v. Eyreton, Amberlcy v. Rangiora B (Morgan Pennant), Rangiora juniors v. Rangiora High School (championship, second grade), Kaiapoi juniors a bye, Kaiapoi seniors v. Woodend seniors (championship), Woodend juniors v. Fernside.

OBITUARY MR D. W. MALCOLMSON ,Mr William Malcolmson, who died this week, was a resident of Southbridge for the greater part of 60 years. Born in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland, 75 years ago, Mr Malcolmson came to New Zealand when 16 years of age in the ship Hydasoes. He first worked for Mr Blythe, of Papanui, and later undertook contracting work for Mr Strange, of Aylesbury, and some years later for Messrs Manning and Russell, when they occupied the Rakaia Island sheep run near Southbridge. Eventually he entered into a farming partnership at Little Rakaia with his brother, Mr Joseph Malcolmson. and later fa.rmed at Irwell. When the Irwell farm was disposed of, Mr Malcolmson went farming at Waikari with Messrs Hannah brothers. On retiring, he returned to Southbridge and lived with his brother. In 1929 Mr Malcolmson visited Britain, Europe, and America for a year, in company with his sister, Mrs W. J. Jenkins, “Fairview,” Waddington. He always took a keen interest in the affairs of the Southbridge district, and particularly in athletic sports, and was a past president of the Southbridge Athletic Club. He was also an active member of the Bowling Club, a member for many years of Progress Masonic Lodge, of which he was a past master, and of the old Oak Lodge of Druids, Mr Malcolmson is survived by a brother, Mr John Malcolmson, of Pukekohe, near Auckland, and a sister, Mrs W. J. Jenkins. There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place yesterday afternoon. PERSONAL NOTES RANGIORA Mr I. D. Blair was congratulated by the Rangiora High School Board on Tuesday evening on being awarded the Macmillan Brown Agricultural Research Scholarship. He is the sixth former pupil of the school to have won a travelling scholarship or research fellowship. Regret at the death of Mr S. Ayers, I appreciation of his work in the town, and sympathy with the relatives were expressed by members of the Rangiora High School Board on Tuesday evening. The chairman (Mr C. I. Jennings) paid a warm tribute to Mr Ayers for his pioneer services to the community. Regret at the deaths of Sir Charles Clifford and Mr G. L. Rutherford and sympathy with relatives are expressed in the annual report of the master of the Brackenfield Hunt (Mr H. D. Greenwood).

AKAROA Mrs W. A. Newton, “Oinako,” Akaroa. accompanied by her younger daughter, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. McKay, Wellington. Mrs F. A. Lewthwaite, Duvauchelle, is visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs S. J. Vogan, Duvauchelle, are visiting Ashburton. Mr E. E. Eves, postmaster at Kaiapoi, and formerly of Akaroa, is visiting his. son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs O. G. Eves, Lavaud street, Akaroa. Miss M. E. Fogo, Association for Country Education instructress, Otago University, has arrived at Akaroa to conduct courses in dressmaking, nutrition, and homecraft. She presided over a well-attended meeting at the Borough Council Chambers on Monday afternoon. Miss Fogo will conduct classes at Chorlton, Okain’s Bay, Le Bon’s Bay, and Akaroa. Mr J. G. Barwick, Duvauchelle, has returned from a visit to his son and daughter-in-law, Constable R. Barwick and Mrs Barwick, Coalgate.

LAWN » TENNIS

PENINSULA TEAM TO PLAY ELLESMERE The following Peninsula tennis team has been selected to play against Ellesmere in a friendly match at Motukarara, on Saturday. Women:—Miss Kathleen Kay (United), Miss Melva Webster (Little River), Mrs C. Minifie (United), Mrs A. Radford (Little River), Miss Hazel Kelly (Pigeon Bay), Miss Audrey Haley (Akaroa), Miss Audrey Wright (Wainui) Miss H. Savage (Little River). Reserves, Misses D. Allen (Okuti), and Vera Reynish (Pigeon Bay). Men;—H. Rankin .(Wainui), C. Minifie (United), I. Kay (United), F. A. Lewthwaite (Akaroa), J. Lewthaite (Okuti). J. Wakelin (United), G. Kelly (Pigeon Bay), T. Haley (Akaroa). Reserves, A. Radford (Little River), H. Pentecost (Pigeon Bay), . , W. Bulman (Little River), and Misses Noel Henning and P. Brocherie (Akaroa) were not available.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE AT CHEVIOT

Mr F. Gurnsey presided at a meeting of the Cheviot Library Committee. It was decided to purchase £5 worth of new books, and also to join the Government’s country library scheme for a further 12 months. The secretary (the Rev. W. A. Beaumont) reported details of the cost of installing electricity in the library rooms. It was left to the secretary and president to make arrangements for the wiring of both rooms. Library hours for the winter were fixed as follows:—Tuesday, 7-8 p.m.; Saturday, 3-4.30 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.. To place more books on the shelves, it was decided to hold an entertainment'at the end of April, the money raised to be spent on new books.

BR A CKENFIELD HUNT’S CREDIT BALANCE

A credit balance of £l4l 8s Id is shown in the statement of receipts and expenditure for the year . ending March 31, 1939, to be presented at the annual meeting of the Brackenfleld Hunt next week.

SWIMMING SPORTS OF MARSHLAND SCHOOL The annual swimming sports of the Marshland School were held at Belfast on Tuesday In ideal weather. The following are the results:— Girls’ Events Width—June Quaid 1, Lorna Boyd 2, Shirley Robertson 3. Two lengths (championship)— Joan Myers 1, Edna Robertson 2, June Watson 3. Plunge—Doreen Marks 1. Joan Myers 2, Ethel Stewart 3. Dive—Ethel Stewart 1. Relay—Joan Myers, Marjorie Carr, Shirley Robertson, and Mavis Hill 1. Peanut Scramble—Vonnie Klesanowski 1, Inez Erickson 2. Two Lengths—Joan Myers 1, Edna Robertson 2, June Watson 3. Length—First race; Lorelei Treleaven 1, Beatrice Robertson 2, Shirley Robertson 3 Second race; Edna Robertson 1, June Watson 2, Ethel Stewart 3. Juniors, Width—Shirley Robertson 1. Lorna Boyd 2, Beverley Jarman 3. Boys’ Events Length—Eric Marks 1, Lyndsay Ching 2, Walter Gibbs 3. , , , Relay— Brian Mooney. Zane Powell, Leicester Burney, and Clarence Carr 1. Dive—Gibson 1. Ching 2. Two Lengths—Jim Pope 1, John Gibson 2, Brian Mooney 3.

Width—-'Robin Basher 1, Wensley Hibbard 2, Leicester Burney 3. Learners’ Length—Zane Powell 1, Ralph Waghorn 2, Clarence Carr 3. Plunge—Gibson 1, Gibbs 2, Pope 3. Two Lengths, Championship—June Pope 1, B. Mooney 2. E. Marks 3. Consolation—Gordon Bell 1, Ralph Dawber 2, lan Watson 3. Certificates were presented by Mr G. Chlsnali as follows; Proficiency; Marjorie Carr, Lyndsay Ching. Learners; Ralph Dawber, Lorelei Treleaven, Walter Gibbs. Beginners: lan Watson, Zane Powell, Clarence Carr, Oscar Erickson, Loina Boyd, Ralph Waghorn. SEFTON DRAMA CLUB The annual meeting of the Sefton Drama Club was held recently, Miss Eldridge presiding. The report of the secretary showed a successful season, which closed with a credit balance of £2 18s 3d after the purchase of stage curtains. The election of officers resulted as follows; President, Miss Eldridge; secretary and treasurer, Mr P. J. Thorne; committee, Mesdames Benzie, Chambers, and D. L. McGowan. The secretary was asked to send a letter of thanks to Miss Carmichael for her services as secretary during the last season. It was decided to support the proposed week-end drama school to be held at Rangiora next month.

MEETING OF GUILD AT SOUTHBRIDGE Officers elected at the annual meeting of St. Saviour’s Guild, Southbridge, over which Mrs R. F. Pilkington presided, were:—President, Mrs W. Millar; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. Lilley and A. C. Greenwood; committee, Mesdames A.. G. Thompson and R. F. Pilkington and Misses F. Greenwood and T. Lilley. Competitions were won by Mrs Thompson and Miss Greenwood. Miss D. Lilley was thanked for making and icing the birthday cake. CHILD’S ARM BROKEN A broken arm was suffered by Nancy Quinn, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Quinn, Culverden, recently. The accident happened in the Culverden swimming baths, which were being filled after bAng cleaned out. The child slipped on the bottom of the bath, and in supporting : herself broke an arm. “The Press,” the newspaper for the home. The people's first choice. —6