NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22909, 4 January 1940, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

NEW YEAR'S DAY SPORTS

SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT KAIKOURA

BUSHMEN'S EVENTS CANCELLED

The weather- was fine on New Year's Day for the gala sports conducted by the Kaikoura Athletic and 'Cycling Club, and a good" day's sport was seen by a fair attendance of the public. Because of the dearth of entries, the bushmen's events ■were eliminated from the programme. The cycle events were well contested, and the finishes close. In addition to the adult events, the children were well catered for, Messrs W. Laugesen, H. Hamilton, and J. J. Mackle being in charge of the numerous running events. Results were:— One Mile Cycle Handicap—First heat (7): C. Moran (40yds) 1, C. B. Wareham (scr) 2, H. J. Dalzeil (40yds) 3. Time, 2min 20sec. Second heat (7): W. Adair (50yds) 1, J. G. Humm (40yds) 2, S. V. Kerr (75yds) 3. .Time, 2min 18sec. Final: C. B. Wareham (scr) 1, C. Moran (40yds) 2, J. G. Humm (40yds) 3. Time, 2min 21 4-ssec. ■- One Mile and a Half Cycle Handicap (14)— W. Adair (75yds) 1, C. Moran (55yds) 2, S. V. Kerr (105 yds) 3. Time, 3min 37siec. ■ In this event seven of the cyclists came down, Gordon Humm and Ross Harris suffering extensive abrasions. Five others received slight scratches and bruises. Two Mile Cycle Handicap (13) —R.Harris (100 yds) 1, G. Moran (75yds) 2, S. V. Kerr (140 yds) 3. Time,.'3min 51sec. Slow Cycle V. Kerrl, J. Campbell 2. .- . Boys' Cycle Race (B)—G. Scott 1, B. Dalzeil 2, T. Jones 3. Time, 2min 37sec. Sack Race —Gordon Scott 1, J. Laugesen 2. R. Guthrie 3. Married Men's Race—S. Campbell 1, J.'I'Anson 2, C. Monk 3. ; X Married Women's Race—Mrs Campbell j (Christchurch) 1, Mrs R. Johnston (Stew- I art Island) 2. 100 Yards Flat Race—S. Workman 1, Len. Harris 2, K. Sweeney 3. Time, 11 2-ssec. Relay Race—V. Marratt, , G.'■ Sc&tt, ■.-. J., Laugesen, and J. Hickman, If; M. Comer," W. Tate, S. Workman, and G. Hoad!ey,.2.; Cycle Sweepstake, Half-mile—J. Garrett 1, C. Moran 2, W. Adair 3. Officials' Cycle Race—J. G. Stack 1, J. Lane 2, A. H. Laugesen 3. s FAREWELL TO SPECIAL FORCE MEMBERS DANCE AT KAIKOURA SUBURBAN There was a large and representative gathering of residents and friends at the farewell social arranged by the Kaikoura Suburban. Hall Committee on Saturday night in the Suburban Hall to bid farewell to Privates Hay Chapman and Austin Smith,.who are shortly leaving for overseas. Music-was supplied by Messrs .Ellis Scott (piano) and R. Clemett (drums), extras being played by Mrs R. Mahoney. Mr L. Grimwodd was master of ceremonies. During the evening Mr D. Manson (president of the- Suburban branch of the Labour Party) said that the evening had, been arranged to bid farewell to two -energetic members of the Hall Committee, "both having done their duty faithfully and well as committeemen, and he knew they would do their duty faithfully and well to their company. He spoke of the excellent work done by Private Smith as secretary of the branch of the Labour Party. He wished both soldiers godspeed and a" safe -re-, turn, and asked each to accept a shaving companion from the residents of Kaikoura Suburban. Mr Pi' S. Humm spoke for the Returned Soldiers' Association and wished thenv good luck and a safe and epeedy return. The recipients thanked the speakers for their kind remarks, for the gifts, and for the enjoyable evening arranged in their honour. FUNCTIONS IN HONOUR OF : i PRIVATE MONET ' \ * An evening arranged by friends and | was given in honour of Private E. Monk at the band room, Kaikoura, on Thursday night. Music for dancing -was supplied by Mrs W. D. Sabiston, and extras were played by Mrs R. Mahoney and Messrs W.. D. Sabiston, F. S. H. .Warner, and F. Galley. Messrs J. Monk and J. Lane were masters of ceremonies. Dr. R. Lan Withers wished Private Monk the best of luck and a safe return. All were proud of the boys who were leaving for the front, he said, and ■ all wished them well. For the residents of Kaikoura he asked Private Monk to accept a wristlet watch. Dr: Withers said it was unfortunate that their guest had Been unable, through illness, to be present at the public farewell held dn the previous Wednesday. On Friday morning at the Kaikoura Post and Telegraph Office, the Post and Telegraph and linesmen's staffs met to bid farewell to Private Monk. Mr T. J. Crowe said that all wished their fellow workman godspeed and a safe return. For the staff, he asked Private Monk to accept a fountainpen and a bottle of ink, which, he said, would serve .to remirid him of the hours spent with the staff, and that he would have no excuse for not writing home. ' Private Monk ' replied, thanking Mr Crowe for his remarks and members of the-staff for their! very acceptable gift.. , ■ I J ! PRESENTATION TO SCARGILL | VOLUNTEERS s —— ■ Residents of the Scargill-Motunau district recently gathered at the Scargill Hall to bid farewell to the soldiers of the district who will leave I New Zealand with the Ist Echelon of the Special Force. The men bidden farewell were Second-Lieutenant P. Markam. Privates - Duncan Stewart, j Ross Maxwell, W. Murray, Angus Gibb, C. Reardon. and D. McClintock. For the residents the chairman, Mr T. D. Mac Donald. presented each with a leather pocket wallet. Private Duncan Stewart responded for the' soldiers. A short concert programme was;. presented by Mrs E.' Foster, Mrs B. A. Coe, Mrs Meikle, Miss Patricia Foster, Mrs McEvedy, Messrs B. A. Nicholls, Douglas Hawker, and John Lyndsay, ■ Beatrice and Mavis Smith, and James. The evening concluded with dancing. AKAROA TENNIS CLUB HOLDS DANCE - Members df the.,Akaroa Lawn Tennis Club held. an..enjoyable danee m the Oddfellows' Hall, when * there--was a good attendance. Music for dancing was supplied by the Blue Rhythm Band. Mr C. Dalbeth was master of ceremonies. During the evening songs were given ,by Mr David McGill, of Christchurch./

PERSONAL NOTES

SOUTH MALVERN

Mr William Teale ' has returned to Christchurch after spending-the Christmas and New Year holidays with his parents; Mr "and .Mrs W. Teale, Glentunnel. Miss G: Morris "(Christchurch) has been visiting- Mr and Mrs W. Teale, Glentunnel. . , . Mr C. Teale has returned to Wellington :after spending the New Year holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs W. Teale, Gleritunriel. . Miss : Sally' Smith has "returned to Christchurch after visiting friends in Glentunnel. Mr and Mrs G.. Porter,' who have been spending the Christmas and New Year holidays with Mrs H. Porter, Coalgate, have left for Timaru. MissLGwladys Charles (Coalgate). has left for-Timaru. Mr.'and Mrs R. Harrison have returned to Glentunnel after spending the Christmas and New Year holidays with Mr 'and Mrs T. Drayton, Port Chalmers. 1 Miss Netta Sword (Christchurch) has been Visiting friends in Glentunnel. kaiapoi ';-;;. Mr Joseph Upritchard has returned to Kaiapoi 'after spending the Christmas holidays with. Mr.R. Hipson and Miss Hipson, Burke street, Christchurch. ' ' ' ; AKAROA . '[ Mr and Mrs J. D. Hutchison and family (Fendalton) are spending the holidays at "The Glen," Akaroa. Mrs J. Ross, Mr and Mrs F. T. H. Bell, and their daughters, and Mr and Mrs L. Woodward and family (Christchurch) are spending a holiday at ■ Mr and Mrs O. Hay ward (Kaiapoi) have been visiting Mr, Hay ward's parents, Mr and Mrs H. S. Hayward. Jolie street, Akaroa. Mrs J. Hepburn and family (Palmerston North) are visiting Mrs Hepburn's parents, Mr. and Mrs J. Glynan. Bruce terrace, Akaroa. Miss Gwen Waters (Ashburton) is the guest of Mrs T. E. McKenzie. Jolie street, Akaroa. Mrs S. le Valliant (Cheviot), with her little daughter, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs C. C. Narbey. Lavaud street, Akaroa. . Miss Marjorie Petterson (Greymouth) is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs C. Petterson. _ Mr and Mrs A. L. Styche (Deans avenue, Riccarton) have been visiting Mr and Mrs J. X. Ferguson. Mr T. E. McKenzie, Jolie street, is spending a holiday at Edendale and Invercargiil. _. Mr and Mrs T. Davy (Riccarton) and Mr and Mrs A. Woodill (Christchurch) have been visiting Mrs Davy s and Mr Woodill's parents, Mr and Mrs H. Woodill. . . _/ • Mr and Mrs A. I. Cottrell and farhily (Fendalton) ar.e .spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs W. J. B. Hutchinson. Reid's Hill. Little River Colonel and Mrs Tilsey (Auckland) and their two ■ children are the Buests of Mr and Mrs A. M. Helps, Mount Pleasant, Akaroa. . ■. Miss Lucy Kenning (Blenheim) has returned after a visit to her parents. Mi- and Mrs B. W. Henninß. Coqkston. Miss Prue Pattrick (Wellington) arrived yesterday to visit Mrs S. D. Curry. Lone Bay road.. • ,' . ~ Mr and Mrs .H. H. TeHordCßwcarton) and Mr and Mrs S. O. Wealleans 1 (Oamaru) were recently the guests of 1 Mr and Mrs Gordon Hammond. Takam Mr 3 A. ; Curry (Wellington) has been visiting his parents. Mr J. 1 Curry, Balguerie ■• , Mr and Mrs R. A. Xoung and Mr and Mrs D. Bain (Christchurch) are spending a holiday at "The Glen. DECEMBER WEATHER RAINFALL AT GLENTUNNEL The following is "the weather report recorded by Mr L. A, Marshall Glentunnel, during December, 1939. A total of 294 points of rain was recorded on 8 days, making the total for the year 29.10 in. The heaviest fall, 182 points, was registered dn December 27. In December, 1938, 563 points were records* on 14 days, making a total of 53.1wn for that year. CYCLE ROAD RACE AT KAIKOURA j The second of the series of road ! races organised by the road race committee of the Kaikoura Athletic and Cycling Club took place recently, and was watched by a large crowd. The winner was J. G. Humm, who also secured fastest time after a close finish. ■ There were 15 competitors. Results J. G. Humm (Imin), 43min 57sec, 1; W Adair (lmin), 43min 58sec, 2;. R. Harris (lmin) and S. Kerr (lmin), 44min 58sec (equal), 3; N. Guthrie (3 mm), 47min, 5; C. Scott (3min) 47mm 4sec 6- H. J. Dalzeil (scr),'46mm 55 sqc, 7; C. Wareham (£min behind scr), 46niin 36sec, 8. ANNUAL SCOUT CAMP FOR RANGIORA TROOP 1 Members of the Ranglora Boy Scout troop will leave to-day for its annual eight-day camp. The camp will be on the property of Glasnevin, Amberley, owned by Mr E. S. Taylor. Scoutmaster B. R. Banfield will be m charge of the camp. \ —* RITZ FRIDAY DANCE ♦ : Another of the popular Friday night mixed dances will be held to-morrow at the Ritz ballroom,' 94 Gloucestt-r street. These dances are attracting large attendances. During the evening the fifth heat of the knock-out waltzing competition and the fifth heat of the guinea Monte Carlo will Ja* held. A free cycle stand is available and supper will be provided for all. Frank Hobson's band will again be in l attendance, with vocals by the leader.