NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22824, 25 September 1939, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RESTRICTIONS AND WAIKUKU BEACH

OPINION OF DOMAIN BOARD CHAIRMAN

The opinion that the petrol restrictions would probably have no effect on the popularity or prosperity of Waikuku Beach was expressed by the chairman of the Rangiora-Waikuku Beach Domain Board (Mr J. Mason), in discussing the sale of hot water at the beach, at the board’s meeting on Friday evening. Other members agreed that if some persons reduced visits to the beach, others in the habit of going further afield would now be diverted to Waikuku. It was decided that the chairman should represent the board at the conference next week to discuss centennial planting of the new road to the beach. A bank balance of £76 18s 2d was reported. The board agreed that those who had not paid rates should be prohibited from letting baches till payment was made. The purchase of a mower for the domain was again discussed, and it was stated that if satisfactory terms with the Waikuku Beach Improvement Association could not be made the matter- would probably lapse. Messrs Mason, Tyler, and Dalzell were appointed a sub-committee to attend to the question. PROPOSAL OF OFFER TO WAR FUNDS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING A proposal to the incoming committee that the total, or at least a portion of the profits of the annual gala should be given to some war fund, was rnade at the annual meeting of the Waikuku Beach Improvement Association on Saturday evening. Mr R. Foote presided over an attendance of 50 memelected for the following season were: President, Mr R. Foote; vice-presidents, Messrs L. Harper, H. F. Richardson; executive, Messrs R, Carpenter, D. W. Edmonds, J. Frazer, P. Hand, V. Meyer, J. A. Robb, W. G. Wray; honorary auditor, Mr J. M. Fraser; secretary, Mr L. W. Harley. It was decided that the annual gala would be held as usual on Boxing Day, or. if this day were wet, then the gala would be held on New Year’s Day. The balance-sheet was taken as read, and the annual report disclosed that the road into the beach had been tarsealed. PERSONAL NOTES RANGIORA The resignation of Mr E. S. Taylor from the Rangiofa-Waikuku Beach Domain Board was received with regret at the meeting of the board on Friday evening. A tribute to Mr Taylors ■work was .paid by the chairman (Mir J. Mason), and appreciation of his services expressed .by the board. WAIAU Mr H. Sutton, who has been in business as a blacksmith in Waiau for many years, has given up business and he and Mrs Sutton are leaving •Waiau to live 'in Christchurch. On behalf of the residents of the district Mr G. Edgar Jones, president of the Waiau branch of the Farmers’ Union, recently presented Mr Sutton with a travelling rug. Mr R. Holland, of the Waiau Post Office staff, has been transferred to Wellington, and Mr R. Gallagher to Otaki, while Mr Radford has been transferred to Waiau- from Cust. AKAROA . V ' The evacuation plan suggested by the Canterbury federation, and the en- ' closed questionnaire were considered at a meeting of the committee of the Akaroa Women’s Institute. A motion was passed drawingthe federation’s notice to the fact that Akaroa’s position on the sea coast made .it specially vulnerable, and asking if it would be wise to send women and children to Akaroa; > Miss M. Jacobson, president, presided. , , Correspondence was received from the Dominion and Canterbury federations asking members to continue with their meetings as usual during the war. The institutes were asked to form Red Cross branches or help ones. already existing? ... .... Mrs Firth (Christchurch) is visiting ■ Mrs E. Longden, “Ilfracombe,” Akaroa. v . • Mr and Mrs J. P. Mcßride, “The Glen,” Akaroa, have returned from a visit to Dunedin, j i • i EMERGENCY OFFICIALS ; APPOINTED A special, meeting to appoint a controller, secretary, and sub-committee was held by the Cust Emergency meeting on Saturday evening. The J appointments were:—Controller, Mr T. B. Lock (secretary to the Wai-makariri-Ashley Water’ Board); 'secretary, Mr Charles Judson; sub-com-mittee, Messrs C. 'Rands, H. Tallott, ; and the Rev. E. B. Malden. PASTURE COMPETITION j AT WAIAU Satisfactory entries are being received for the district pasture competitions, organised by the Waiau branch' of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. Arrangements are being made for a field day on October 16, when Mr R. H. Bevin, of Lincoln College, will Judge the cohipetition. << KOMEDY KLUB” AT SPRINGFIELD Mr C. E. Saundercock presided at a recent meeting of the Springfield Kennedy Klub. * Mr Saundercock, who is leaving the district, resigned, and suggested that as baths would be built on school grounds, a member of the school committee should be elected. Mr D; McCallum was asked to accept the position. Messrs W. H. Faulkner and P. J. Vaughan were appointed trustees. Other officers were elected as follows: —Secretary, Miss E. A. Vaughan;, committee, Mesdames G. Topp, L. P. Robinson, H. White, Misses M. Brown-, W. Robinson, G. Fbrcey, Messrs i. G. Abraham.:- H.‘ White, ’ J.-'-A.' Milli-a ken, G. Topp. „ jf Members thanked Mr Saundercock for his years- of service-ancThospuality j to the club*

PUBLIC MEETING AT PREBBLETON

MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IN EMERGENCY

, A public meeting convened by the Women’s Institute was held in the Prebbleton , Public Library to discuss measures tb be taken in the event of an emergency, and to establish a subcentre of the Red Cross Society in the district. The following committee was elected: Mesdames Prebble (president), W. Kolkman (treasurer), H. Widdowson (secretary). G. Millar, H. Cherry, E. Carpenter, W. Downey, M. Dickie, J. Varley, W. Rains, J. Bunton, Misses S. Horsfield, and J. Horsfleld, Messrs J. Hill, E. Carpenter, W. Kolkman. H. Prebble, J. Kennedy, and J. Varley, jun. The men of the general committee agreed to act as a transport sub-com-mittee, and undertook to enrol all carowners in the district whose cars would be available in’ an emergency. Mesdames Kolkman, Rains, L. Williams, Ralston, Anderson, and Miss Horsfield were appointed a food supplies committee. HOME NURSING AT PREBBLETON A course of home nursing classes started last week at Prebbleton. The lectures will be given weekly by Mrs R. J. Ware; of Ladbrooks. The following committee was formed for the course: Mesdames H. Jones, G. Millar, H. Widdowson (secretary), H. Prebble (president), Misses S. Horsfield, M. Carter, and C. Smith. I LAWN TENNIS OARO CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING \ The annual meeting of the Oaro Tennis Club was held recently, the retiring president, Mr J. A. Mackenzie, presiding. The official opening day was fixed for October ,7.- • The balance-sheet showed a sound position. The following officers were elected:— President. Mr A. H. Giller; vice-president, Mr W. F. Young; secretary, Mr E. Reeve; treasurer. Miss-E. T. Scott; club captain, Mr A. H. Giller; vice-captain, Mr E. Dobbin; selectors. Miss E. T. Scott and Mr A. H. Giller; additional members, on committee,- Misses I. McKay, E. Smith, M. McKechle, Mrs T. Jeffries, Messrs R. Aherne and E. Brown; trustees. Messrs W. F. Young and E. Reeve: auditor. Mr D. Manning. 1 . ■ WAIKARI CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Waikari Tennis Club was held, with Mr C. H. Bethell presiding. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £BS. Officers elected were:—President, Mr C. H. Bethell; vice-presidents, Messrs K. D. Anderson. T. Andrews. T. B. Adams, W. Kllloh, H. Phillips, and Dr. J. B. Pagerclub captain, Mr L.. P. Honeybone: vicecaptain, Mr F. J. Shadbolt; women’s captain, Mrs C. H. Bethell; secretary. 'Miss J. E. Horne: treasurer. Mr R. W. Tucker: delegates to sub-association. Miss Horne and Mr L. P. Honeybone; general committee, Mesdames J. R. Mounsey and L. P. Honeybone. Messrs W. Traill and E. W, Ecrovd; social committee, Mesdames W. Traill and G. W. Soal, Miss E. A. O’Brien, Messrs C. Craig, D. Keppler, and w. Traill; handicappers, Messrs R. Tucker, X,. P. Honeybone, and F. J. Shadbolt. Two guineas were voted to tne Waikari Red’ Cross Society, and the assistance of the club was offered to the society if needed. Mr L. P. Honeybone gave a B grade cup for men below sixth place on the ladder. Opening day was fixed for October 14. - | . MINIATURE RIFLES CHEVIOT The following are the best scores at the Cheviot Miniature Rifle Clubs, weekly shoot: —R. G. Archer 79. RWilliamson 78, L. Barnett 78, A. Williamson 77, V. E. Barnes 77, R. Burnett 77, M. B. Daly 76, W. Courtier 75 H. Marquet 74, A. Sowness 74, H. •Walls 73. ~ , • Women—Miss R. McKmght 76, Mrs L Cone 73, Miss L. Hamilton 71, Miss S. Williamson 71, Mrs H. Marquet 70. The A grade championship button was won by R. G. Archer, and the A grade handicap by L. Burnett. Miss R. McKnight won both women’s buttons and both B grade buttons. HALDON CLUB The twentieth official shoot of the Haldon Miniature Rifle Club was well attended. Mr W. Locker’s trophy was won by J. W. D. Hall and the hotty button by Mrs T. Clucas. Best scores were those of Mrs T. Clucas 70, W. Oakley 60, D. Hill 69, J. W. Df Hall 69, C. Ballagh 68, F. Lewis 68, W. Scott 69, W. Fairbairn 68, R. Clucas 67, F. Gough 68, V. Mathias 68, C. Carr 67, W. McLaughlin 67, Hunt 66, T. Clucas 66. Mrs Oakley 66, R. Hockridge 66, J. Williams 63. SPORTS ABANDONED SOUTHBRIDGE ATHLETIC CLUB Betause of the war and the necessity of directing efforts into other channels, and also because of the likelihood of meeting difficulty in securing enough competitors, the Southbridge Athletic Club, at a meeting recently, decided to abandon its Labour Day sports for Hie year. It was, however, decided tcV hold the road race as usual on September 30. Stewards were appointed, and other arrangements were made. GOLF , DUNSANDEL CLUB \ ; *. The final round of the captain’s trophy was played at Dunsandel. The following are the results:—A. D. McGregor 133, J. Chatterton ’ 140, S. Tweedy 142, H. W. Johnson 143, R.. Chatterton 148, E. H. Tweedy 148, G. Curry 148, B. Shipley 152. The semi-finals of the championship were also played. E. H. Tweedy beat R: Wright, B. Shipley beat R. Chatterton.

LITTLE DAMAGE FROM FLOODS

REPORT TO ASHLEY RIVER TRUST

Flooding on August 26 and 29 caused rises of six feet and five feet in _ the Ashley river, but apart from a little scouring there was no material damage, according to a report by the foreman (Mr H. Quinney) to the Ashley River Trust at its meeting on Friday evening. Mr H. J, A- Benjes presided. An be made for an extension of the term'of employment of seven workers under Scheme 13 who are doing maintenance work on the river. * , T ~ In reply to a request from the North Canterbury Advisory Committee on Tree Planting, the trust decided it was too late in the year to start planting of the silted areas between groynes. WOMEN'S INSTITUTES DOYLESTON A feature of the first birthday celebration of the Doyleston Womens Institute, which was attended by a large number of visitors from other districts, was a programme of songs, instrumental items, dances, choruses, sketches and plays, all given by members in the form of a revue, with Mr G. Stacpoole as producer. Posies were presented to the president (Mrs -A. Bellow), secretary (Mrs J. Goss) and treasurer (Mrs Stacpoole). Greetings were offered by Mrs Dick, voluntary organiser, and by the Leeston, Southbridge, Kilhnchy, T)unsandel, Brookside, and Lakeside Institutes, and Leeston Night Circle. LEESTON Red Cross and other wartime activities occupied a good deal of attention at the monthly meeting of the Leeston Women’s Institute, letters froip the Dominion president and the Canterbury Federation dealing with these matters being discussed. Mr B. Brown, chairman of the Leeston Town Board, conferred with the institute about emergency measures and evacuation! It was decided to assist in every possible way. Members agreed’ to help at the Ellesmere Show with the sale of goods from the Institute for the Blind. A presentation was made to Miss B. L. Gorman to mark the occasion of her marriage. Competition winners were: —Large bloom, Miss Doak I, Mrs Pashby 2; small bloom, Mrs Martin 1, Mrs J. Prosser 2; vase of shrubs, Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Bryce 2; posy bowl, Miss Parkin 1, Mrs J. Prosser 2. Dr. S. R. Cattell made an appeal for blood donors and several members volunteered, to assist. Leeston Night Circle All the members at the monthly meeting of Leeston Night Circle Institute offered to help with Red Cross work and some expressed willingness, to train as V-A.D.’s. Mrs E. A. Johnson gave an entertaining talk on a trip to Australia. Competition results were:—Best Moom, MiSs. P. Mclntyre I, Mrs S. Bryce 2, Misses E. Hurford and S. Martin equal 3; prettiest duchesse set. Miss E. Hurford 1, Miss J. Mercer 2, Miss P. Mercer 3. WASHDYKE There was .a large attendance of members and residents at the September meeting of the Washdyke Women’s Institute. An interesting talk was given on Red Cross by Miss Stubbs and Mrs Sinclair-THomson. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs McDufl in her recent illness. Competitions resulted as follows; Shortbread: , Mrs Darling 1. Knitted gloves: Mrs Blay 1, Mrs Darling 2, Mrs Pierce 3, Premier bloom: Mrs W. Kellahan 1. BURWOOD The Bur wood Women’s Institute held its September meeting in the Parish Hall, with Mrs J. Southward presiding. The resignations of two members of .the committee were received with regret and Mesdames Young and Partridge were elected to fill the vacancies. Mrs Southward proposed a motion of sympathy with Mrs Smythe in her illness, and with Mrs Mitchell m her recent bereavement. ' ‘ , It was decided to hold the birthday celebrations on November 16. Winners of competitions were:— Needlework: Mrs Thelning i, Mrs Freeman 2, Mrs Green 3. Best bloom: Mrs Dick 1. Mrs Partridge 2, Mrs Freeman 3. Madeira cake: Mrs Thelning 1, Mrs Green 2, Mrs Henderson 3. , The hostesses were Mesdames Green, Dick, Jones, and Liggins. BURNHAM ~/ ■ ' Mrs Moore presided at the monthly meeting held by the Burnham Women’s Institute. A questionnaire on the evacuation of city, children to the country was discussed, and rejected because of the proximity of the military camp of the district.Results of monthly competitions were; —Large bloom; Miss J. Scott 1, Mrs A. W. Scott 2, Mfls Parker 3. Small, bloom: Miss Wright 1, Mrs P. Chamberlain 2. Miss J. Scott 3. Home-made teapot stand: Mrs' Otten 1. Cakes: Mrs A. W. Scott 1, Mrs Otten 2, Miss Wright 3 The hostesses were Mesdames V. Tweed, D. Nichol, and Miss J.- Scott. WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION diamojA) HARBUR-PURAU Mrs Alan Jackson welcomed’ members at the monthly, meeting of the Diamond Harbour-Puraii branch ofthe Women’s Division Of the Farmers’ Union held at the. home of Mrs Arthur Gardiner. A. demonstration was given by Miss Bell and Mrs F. Sutton was the entertainer- ’ ■ Competition winners were:—Supper cloth: Mrs D. Manson 1, Miss D. Gardiner 2, Miss P. Hunter 3. Best bloom: Mrs White Parsons 1, Miss D. Gardiner 2, Miss R. Gardiner 3. Bowl of spring flowers: Mrs Arthur Gardiner 1, Miss H. -Hunter. Mrs D. Mapson, and Mrs H. H. Gardiner (equal) 2, Mrs A. Gardiner 3. • FERNSIDE-SPRINGBANK The Fernside-Springbank branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held its September meeting at the Ferriside School. Mrs G. Ward presided over a good attendance. The Dominion conference report presented by the delegate, Mrs J. Scott, was read by Mrs Hodge. Results of competitions were:—Apple jelly: Mrs Mclntosh and Mrs W. Evans (equal) 1, Mrs H. C. Evans 2. Best flower in garden: Mrs Milne 1, Mrs Hide 2; Mrs Mclntosh 3. Article from four skeins of wool: Mrs .Morris 1, Mrs E. Evans and Mrs Milne (equal) 2. Tomato sauce: Mrs E. Evans 1, Mrs Morris 2, Mrs Ward 3.