NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23051, 20 June 1940, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RANGIOKA NOTES

PATRIOTIC COLLECTION RESULTS The total sum of £l2ll Os lid was raised in the recent appeal in the Rangiora district for the Sick, Wounded, and Distress Fund, it was reported at a meeting of the appeals sub-committee of the Rangiora Patriotic Committee on Tuesday. Details of the collections in the various districts are: "Woodend-lVaikuku, £284, Tua-hiwi-Camside, £121; Southbrook-Flax-ton, £126; Rangiora, £480; FernsideSpringbank, £131; Cust, £66. Methodist Church Ministry Officials of the Rangiora Methodist Circuit met this week to consider a ministerial appointment for 1941, the Rev. H. Ryan having announced that his ministry will end next April. Arrangements were made to extend an invitation to another minister, and his reply is expected shortly. Red Cross at Waikuku Beach Red Cross funds benefited by £6 4s as a result of the first two of a series of card evenings held at Waikuku Beach weekly. The committee organising efforts for patriotic purposes has decided to hold dances fortnightly. Appeal for Books

The appeals sub-committee of the Rangiora Patriotic Committee has decided to make an appeal in the Rangiora district for books for soldiers in camp and at various military stations in Canterbury. Miss J. McLaughlin, librarian of the Rangiora«Free Library, who suggested a collection of books to the Borough Council, has been invited to join the committee. House Destroyed by Fire

Gaining a strong hold before help could be obtained, fire almost completely destroyed a five-roomed wooden house owned by Mr C. E. Bransden, Carr’s road, Loburn, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Bransden was the only person in the house when the fire broke out, and the flames quickly spread through the rooms. When neighbours arrived, nothing could be done to save the house or the furniture. Although the house was insured, the owner will be a heavy loser. PARISHIONERS* MEETING AT SOUTHBRIDGE Reports presented at the annual meeting of parishioners of St. James s Church, Southbridge, indicated a year of steady progress in church affairs and conveyed thanks for gifts and for services rendered by church officers and others. Officers elected were:—Vicar s warden, Mr H. J. Greenwood; parishioners’ warden, Mr R. B. Willis; vestry, Messrs A. J. Beamsley, T. J. Carter, R. F. Pilkington, J. Moorhead, jun., A. C. Greenwood, N. Alexander, Mesdames W. Millar, J. Ballagh, and F. Paterson and Miss C. Carter.

RANGIORA NURSERY SCHOOL

INSPECTION BY EDUCATION OFFICER A recommendation that the committee make plans for the affiliation of the school with another educational institution, such as the Board of Governors of the High School or the Kindergarten Association, was made by Mr D. Ball, an officer of the Education Department, when he met the committee of the Rangiora Nursery School and inspected the school on Tuesday. Mr Ball said that he appreciated the possibilities of the nursery school, but the main difficulty in its recognition by the department was that it was not affiliated with another educational institution. He suggested that the committee make plans for a combination and forward them to the department, where, he said, they would receive very favourable consideration. Mr Ball added that he was most impressed with the work of the school and with its possibilities as an adjunct to the proposed community centre. He was of the opinion that, with its correct training of young children, the school could form the basis of the centre. ANNUAL MEETING OF FORMER PUPILS RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL The memorial hall fund now totalled more than £BOO, stated the report of the secretary (Mr R. Ballinger) to the annual meeting of the Rangiora High School Ex-Pupils’ Association last evening. Members’ donations to the fund during the year amounted to about £25. The president (Mr V. J. Corbett) presided. An improvement in the association’s finances was a feature of the year, continued the report. There was a surplus of 17s Bd, compared with a deficiency last year of £8 7s lOd. The following officers were elected: —Patrons, Messrs J. E. Strachan and C. I. Jennings; president, Mr V. J. Corbett; vice-presidents, nine were elected: committee. Misses N. J. Stevenson, M. Stanton, T. Edlin, H. Drake, and H. Mclntosh, Messrs K. G. Taylor, B. R. Banfield, J. Wright, G. Appleton, and R. Nairn; secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Ballinger; auditor, Mr J. D. Galloway. LEESTON MISSIONARY UNION A successful year’s work was reported on at the annual meeting of the Leeston branch of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union, when the following officers were elected:—President, Mrs L. McMaster; vice-presidents, Mesdames Cartwright, Anderson, and T. Millar; secretary, Mrs R. J. Gilbert; treasurer, Mrs Martin; mission box secretary, Miss E. McLaughlin; harvest field. Miss Winchester; Maori Mission Birthday League, Mrs F. Taylor; correspondence secretary. Mrs C. Hoskin: home mission box, Mrs Ormandy, and Miss Jamieson; stamp secretary, Miss Manson.

PERSONAL NOTES RANGIORA Mr CL S'. Ayers (Rangiorai has left to spend a holiday in the islands. He will be away for about two months. RUSSELL’S FLAT Mrs A. Duncan (Springvale) has returned to her home after spending a holiday in South Canterbury. Miss N. Duncan (Springvale) has returned to her home after staying in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs P. Olorenshaw have returned home after a holiday m the North Island. Mr and Mrs R. Archer, Bunnythorpe, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs H. C. Amyes, “Riversleigh,” have returned home. Mr and Mrs T. Williams have returned from a holiday in the South Island. A farewell gathering- was held in the schoolroom recently in honour of Mr W. Sunley, who has joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force. There was a large and representative attendance. Mr N. Williams spoke for those present, and presented Mr Sunley with a watch. Mr H. Burrowes acted as master of ceremonies, and Mr Vaughan played the music for dancing. ELLESMERE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION Speaking at a public meeting at Leeston, called by the Ellesmere Territorial Association, Mr R. A. Cuthbert, of Christchurch, expressed confidence in the ultimate triumph of the cause of freedom and democracy over the forces of Nazism. He dealt at length with the war situation, and with the resources of the Allies. Mr R. T. McMillan, who moved a vote of thanks to Mr Cuthbert, also moved a motion of loyalty and confidence in victory for the Allies. The chairman, Mr W. S. McLaughlin, emphasised that there was a very clear and insistent call to men between the ages of 21 and 40 to consider whether they should not offer themselves for service overseas. Captain Burns spoke of the arrangements made for training the local territorials during the three months’ course beginning next month. COPPER TRAIL FOR RED CROSS FUNDS

The Russell’s Flat branch of the Red Cross Society held a successful children’s party in the schoolroom. A sum of more than £4 was raised by a copper trail, and a treasure hunt. GOLF KAIAPOI LADIES’ CLUB The following were the best cards returned in a Stableford match played on Tuesday afternoon:—Miss A. Ailington 28, Mrs A. W. Murphy 26, Miss Busby 25, Miss Aspinall 23.