MERGER WITH COUNTY

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22907, 2 January 1940, Page 3

MERGER WITH COUNTY

GRAIN’S BAY ROAD BOARD PETITION CONSIDERED BY COUNCIL t Steps to dissolve the Okain’s Bay Road Board and to bring the area under the administration of the Akaroa County Council were taken at a meeting of the County Council on Friday, when a petition of ratepayers of the board area was placed before the council. “ , The petition read as follows:—''"Hie undersigned ratepayers of the Okain’s Bay Road Board district do hereby petition the Akaroa County Council to abolish the Okain’s Bay road district, and request that the Akaroa County Council declare the Okain’s Bay Road Board of the Okain’s Bay Road district to be dissolved, and that such road district be merged in the County of Akaroa.” The request was made under the provision of section 122 of the Counties Act. 1920. . , The petition was signed by 76 ratepayers out of a total roll of 103, stated the county clerk (Mr C. Stewart). The council, he said, had no option but to accept the road district into the council if the petition were signed by the majority of ratepayers. If the council did not accept the petition, the ratepayers could apply to the Government to be merged into the county. The council, therefore, had no option in the matter. , Councillor O. Thelnmg moved that the necessary steps to complete the merger should be taken, and the motion was carried. It was suggested that the merger should be effected in time for the opening of the 1940 financial year. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES WAIPARA At the December meeting of the Waipara Women’s Institute Mrs M. Waterhouse presided. A talk on “India and War Conditions in England” was given by Miss N, Gainsford (Christchurch), who has just returned from overseas. The results of the competitions were as follows: —Bowl roses, Mrs Hunt 1, Miss Darroch 2; vase of flowers, Miss Darroch 1, Mrs Forsyth 2; large bloom, Mrs Conway and Miss Darroch (equal) 1 Mrs Forsyth 2; small bloom, Mrs Conway 1, Mrs Waterhouse 2; any cake, not cooked, Mrs Phillips 1, Mrs Waterhouse 2; Christmas gift _ under 2s 6d, Mrs Conway 1, Miss Gainsford and Miss Whyte (equal) 2. ' The hostesses were Mrs R. Symonds, Mrs M. Hare, and Miss J. Darroch, KIRWEE The members of the Kir wee Women’s Institute celebrated their seventh annual birthday party recently by holding a children’s fancy dress party. A very enjoyable concert programme was given by the local school children. The birthday cake, which was made by Mrs Coffey, and iced by Mrs A. D. Thoms* son, was cut by the president. Mrs "Wright. . . . . Winners of prizes for most points gained during the year in the monthly competitions were:—Mrs Candy 1, Mrs E Thomson 2, Mrs Hayes 3. The competition for the blankets was won by Miss M. Guthrie.

PERSONAL NOTES CHEVIOT \ Miss Mildred Nell, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Nell, Cheviot Hills, has left to begin training at the Karitane Hospital. Mrs M. B. Hayes (New Brighton) is spending the Christmas holidays as the guest of her mother, Mrs D. G. McDonald. WAIKUKU BEACH GALA v RECORD TAKINGS AT GATE SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR DAY HELD A record total of £l2l was received at the Walkuku Beach gala held yesterday. This total is £lO more than last years, which was also a record. Money from various competitions and dances have still to come in, the £l2l being gate receipts of cars completely filled the larger portion of the domain, and scores of other cars were parked on the roadsides. Many people came by bus, and a large number had camped at the beach for the week-end. Most of the camping sites at the beach had been taken, and it was considered that there were more campe’rs than ever before. • Scores of bathers were in the surf throughout the day. while tennis, cricket, and baseball were played. The side-shows were very well patronised and were kept busy throughout the day. Great interest was taken In the baby show, and 59 entries were received. This was a record. Results of the races and competitions •were'. — Thread the Needle —Miss J. Klssell and M. Kissel! 1, Miss M. Bennett and W. Steele 2. Men’s Sack Gibson 1, P, C. Spittell 2. Women’s sack race: Miss J. N. Thomas 1, Miss McConchie 2. Stepping 'Competition: V. Farmer 1. Boys’ 100 yards (11-12 years): J. Sinclair 1, D. Smith 2. Thirteen to 14 years; L. Laffey 1, P. Hughey 2. Single women’s, 75 yards: Miss ’McConchie, 1, Miss Wilson 2. Girls’ 75 yards (11-12 years): M.. Hughey «1, A. Smith 2.- Twelve-fourteen years: M. Hughey 1, M. Bennett 2. Baby Show—Boys, under 18 months (19 entries): Mrs Small’s . Bevan 1,. Mrs Wright’s Donald 2. Gjirls, under nine month (16) —Mrs Gould.’s Lois 1, Mrs Wilson’s Elaine 2. Girls, under 18 months (13) —Mrs Marton’s Barbara 1, Mrs Bollard’s Roberta 2. Boys, under nine months (11) —Mrs Cochrane’s Gary 1, Mrs Prebble’s Gavin 2.