NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22895, 16 December 1939, Page 8

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

An indication that this would probably be his last year as a member of the Rangiora High School Board was given by the chairman (Mr C. I. Jennings) at the school’s annual break-up ceremony yesterday afternoon. It was now more than 40 years since he had first been elected chairman of the board, Mr Jennings said, and it was time he stood down and let some younger man take his place. He had Vioped. to remain on ttie board for the opening ‘of the assembly Jnall, which would probably be finished by the end of next • year. The principal (Mr J. E. Strachan) expressed the regret of the school and staff that Mr Jennings had indicated that he intended to retire. He spoke highly of the work the chairman had done for the school during his irfany years as a member of the board. Items were given by the school choir. Trophies and awards were presented by Mrs J. T. Read as follows: Annie Maclachlan Memorial Prize (presented annually by Mr John T. Read, Cheviot) —Jean Doak. Agricultural Cup—Alan Page. , Citizen Pennants—Joyce Winter, Harold Hammond. | President’s Badges—Jessie Armstrong, Noeline Archer, Janet Tallott, Harold Hammond, Peter Keir, Jack Lockhart.' Secretary’s Badge—Doris Turner. Higher Leaving Certificates—Doris Turner, Joyce Winter, Peter Keir, Jack Lockhart. Leaving Badges—Noeline Archer, Sheila Greenwood, Sadie Quinn, Janet Tallott. Doris Turner, Joyce Winter. V. Bennett, P. Coates, H. Hammond, P. Keir, J. Lockhart, G. Mathias, P. McGloin, L. Oram, A. Pratt, G. Stanton. Physical Drill Shield—Boys: Jennings House. . ' Tennis Shield—Girls; Jennings House. Athletic Cups (presented by Mr T. H. Blain) —Girls: Jennings House. Boys: Chapman House. Hockey Cup—Jennings House. Netball Cup—Chapman House. Football Cup (presented by old boys)— Wyllie House. Cricket Cup (presented by Ballinger Bros.)—Ferguson House. Sports Champions—Girls’ senior athletic. Gwen Gilchrist; girls’ junior athletic, Ethel Snellex; boys' senior athletic. Pete Coates; boys’ junior athletic, Geoff. Smith; girls’ senior swimming, Noeline Archer; girls’ junior swimming. Margaret Coup: boys’ senior swimming, Gerald Burney; boys’ junior swimming. Jack Hirst. SOLDIERS’ LIBRARY SERVICE POOR RESPONSE AT HANGIORA "There has been no response at all in Rangiora to the appeal for books for the soldiers in camp,” said Mr W. C. Prosser, at the monthly meeting of the Rangiora Borough Council on Thursday evening. Mr Prosser was commenting on the report to the council from the librarian (Miss J. McLaughlin), in which it was stated that, although the library service for the soldiers was under the direction of the Country Library Service, the support of the public through the library was essential. Mr Prosser said that when he had inquired at the library, he had found that no books or periodicals had been contributed by the public of Rangiora, and that he had immediately given about 20 books from his own shelves. Mr G. A. McAlpine said that he was unaware that books could be contributed through the local library, and that he had sent a parcel direct to the camp. He thought it was through lack of knowledge of the scheme, and not Tack of patriotism that the people of Rangiora had not supported the appeal. ASSISTANCE FOR POOR AT RANGIORA "Lots of people think that with social security, and other things, no one needs assistance, but to-day there are more than ever who do,” said the Mayor of Rangiora (Mr C. W. Tyler), at the monthly meeting of the Borough Council on Thursday evening. Mr Tyler was asking for the full support of the members of the council at the community sing to be held next Wednesday evening as part of the festivity week celebrations. The proceeds of the sing will be used to’ provide Christmas comforts for the poor in Rangiora. Mr . Tyler asked that the councillors set an example to the public in support of a good cause. GRANTS FROM BOROUGH COUNCIL The Rangiora Borough Council at its meeting this week made grants of £2, £2O, and £3O to the Rangiora Choral Society, the Patriotic Fund, and the Rangiora Brass Band respectively. Congratulatory remarks on the way the Choral Society had performed a difficult work, “The Messiah,” recently, were made by the Mayor (Mr C. W. Tyler) and several councillors. RANGIORA BASEBALL TEAM The Rangiora Baseball Club will play the Excelsior Club in the second round of the senior League baseball competition at Dudley Park to-day. The following team has been chosen: —G. Fahey, J. Moran, C. Ealam, S. Corbett, W. Murdoch, R. Borman, C. Galletly, W. Heald, R. Coates, and K. Matthews.

PRIZEGIVINGS HORORATA SCHOOL The annual break-up school .concert was held in the Hororata Public Hall. Mr W.. R. Oliver, chairman of the school committee, presided. The prize list was:—Dux, Ken. Duckmanton. Special sewing prizes; Valmai Locker and Joy Osborne. Tennis championship cups: Boys, Bryan Wright; girls, Nancy McKenzie. Swimming certificates: Merit, Alex McKenzie, Shona Gray. Iva Tuer; proficiency, Heather Bruce, Robin Owen, Nancy McKenzie. John Osborne, Keith Maffey; learners, Maurice Baliagh, Ken .Duckmanton, James Jarman, Allan Tuer, BcUy Osborne, Joy Osborne; beginners, Barry Brown, Mavis Phillips, Joyce Bateman, Cecilia Crump, William 0, Audrey Wright. Stewart Murray, Class Lists —Form HI: A. McKenzie. Form II: K. Duckmanton, R. Crump, P. Gray, M. Baliagh, S. Murray, R. Paintin, , B. Wright, N, Harris, V. Locker, A. Payne. Form I: J. Jarman, W. Oliver. M. Phillips, ] B. Brown, J. Keltic. Standard IV; I. Tuer, H. Bruce, N. McKenzie, C. Crump, J. Osborne, B. Baliagh. M. Mein, V. Foster. Standard HI: A.. Tuer. R. Brown, L. . Smith, J. Bateman, J. Osborne, S. Gray, R. Owen. Standard II; I. Bruce, N. Crump, . B. Duckmanton, R. Miller, L. Paintin. R. Duckmanton. N. Parker, U. Thorne, 1. Chapman, J, McKenzie, B. Osborne, A. Wright, R. Breeze. Standard I: A. Mein, [ C. Paintin, M. Phillips, L. Locker, J, Wilke. J. Mauger, R. Payne. Primers: K. Gray, N. Hobbs. G. Mein, R. Miller, G. Oliver, [ S. Baliagh. D. Phillips, M. Oliver, H. Smith, 1. Wilke, K. Breeze, R. Oliver, B. Duckmanton. ’ AKAROA DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Prize giving was dispensed with for the 3 end-of-the-year break-up ceremony by the Akaroa . District High. School committee, and this year a Christmas party was held : at the primary school instead. The ceremony took place on Thursday afternoon, and there was 'a large attendance of parents. . After two short addresses and presentation of certificates a idfry in which Father : Christmas rode, together with a Christmas tree laden With presents, was seen making . its way up the road to the school, and it , was soon surrounded. The tree was placed ! on the playing area.in front of the school, ■ and here Father Christmas distributed par- : cels to the younger pupils of the school. • He then presented the senior and high ' school pupils with, their, gifts. The chairman of the school committee, Mr F. G. Armstrong, distributed’ the calf club certificates to pupils of the school who had gained them at the Banks Peninsula Calf Club field day at Duvauchelle. Those who received certificates were:— Alister Kingston, Bert Barrett. Stanley Phillips, Eugene le Llevre, and Joseph Phillips. The Mayor, Mr F. R. E. Davis, presented successful pupils with their primary school certificates and high school pupils with their higher leaving certificates. The Kaik race trophy, given by Mr A. M. Helps, was presented to Alan Stokes, together with certificates awarded by the Akaroa Physical Welfare Committee. The successful runners were:—Alan Stokes, i first in race and second fastest time, .two certificates; Keith Munro, second in race ; and Leigh Langrope, fastest time. The following pupils and former pupils of the High School have received appoint- > ments at the Christchurch Training Col- • lege, hnd will attend the college after . the Christmas vacation: Dorothy Armstrong, Aylmer Newton, Fay Pilklngton. . and Patty Kearney. , .The break-up function was held outside the school and in the class-rooms a dis- ; play of the pupils’ work for the last year > was made. . AKAROA GIRL GUIDES i t _ a . the Akaroa Girl i Guides Committee a motion of appreciation was passed to Miss Avril Mc--1 intosh, who has resigned the position i of captain of the troop, which she has i held since the company was formed 1 about two years ago. The president i (Mrs C. Dalbeth) reported that Mrs A. J. Petrie and Miss Colleen Mcßride would take charge of the company from January 1, 1940. The president welcomed Mrs J. P. Mcßride as a member,of the committee. The committee entertained the girl guides at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, when there was a largre attendance. Mrs Petrie addressed the. guides. Miss J. Kotlowski won the identity parade competition, Miss N. Hammond, sentence building, and Mrs W. A. Newton the musical chairs. Mrs Dalbeth presented Miss Mclntosh, the retiring captain, with a crystal vase and expressed regret that she had to relinquish the position. Miss 8.. Naismith presented her with a crystal jam jar from members of the troop. CROQUET UNITED V. KAIAPOI A pennant match between the United and Kaiapoi Croquet Clubs, played at Kaipoi, was won by United by seven games to two. The games ; were won as follows (Urtited players first):—Singles, Mrs Hadfield 26, Mrs Rinaldi 19; Mrs Harvey 19, Mrs Childs 26; Mrs Legg 15, Mrs Hart 26; Mrs Pepper 26, Mrs Batie 18; Miss Collinson 26, Mrs McMullan 19; Mrs Penn 26, Mrs Palmer 23. Doubles: Mrs Hadfield and Mrs Harvey 26, Mrs Rinaldi and Mrs Childs 13; Mrs Legg and Mrs Pepper 26, Mrs Hart and Mrs Batie 23; Miss Collinson and Mrs Penn 26: Mrs McMullan and Mrs Palmer 18. JUDGING AT WAIKARI The Waikari School Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Club concluded the season with a parade of .calves and lambs at the school grounds, and afterwards all the competitors accompanied the judges on a tour of inspection of the vegetable and flower plots. Results of the judging were:— Calf-rearing (4): Robert Earl 1, Peggy Ferguson 2, Mary Matthews 3. Lamb-rearing (7); Irene Hook 1, John Matthews 2, Catherine James 3. Vegetable gardens (13): Ivan Clark and Peter Carr equal 1, Grace Allan 3. Flower gardens (4): Ethel Matthews 1, Maurice Marsh 2, Jean Allan 3. Record books (28): Peter Carr 1, John Matthews 2, Peggy Ferguson 3. CULVERDEN TENNIS CLUB In the final of the Macfarlane Cup handicap mixed doubles competition at Culverden E. B. Dalmer and Mrs C. E. Rose beat Miss F. Mockett and L. E. Taylor.