NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23177, 14 November 1940, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RANGIORA HEALTH CAMP START TO BE MADE THIS MONTH This season’s health camp at Rangiora will open on November 26, when 55 boys from all parts of the Christchurch district will go into camp until just before Christmas. There will be a break over the Christmas holidays until the first week in January, when the camp will open again for about another two months. There' will probably be two boys’ camps and one girls’ camp, depending on the number of children selected to attend. All the children will be selected by school doctors. There were four camps last year three for boys and one for girls. The first was attended by 55 boys, and the second by 57 boys, including 12 from the West* Coast. At the third camp in February, 55 girls, a number from the West Coast, attended, while the last camp in March was for boys. It is likely that some West Coast children will attend this year. The camp will be held as usual a' the Rangiora Racecourse, and working bees to make preparations will be held on Monday and the following Saturday. The Mayor (Mr C. W. Tyler) saic yesterday that it was hoped that loca persons would take an interest in the camp, and any assistance would be appreciated. The service of /Rangiorc residents on the committee was desired. RANGIORA PERSONAL NOTES The Rev. J. M. Bates, of Rangiora, i; attending the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand at Palmerston North, and will returr toward the end of next week. Mr E. Snellex (president), will represent the North Canterbury Pigeon Poultry and Canary Club. Rangiora. al the conference of the South Island Association of Clubs, opening in Christchurch to-day. KAIKOURA Mr L. L. T. Bush was elected chairman of the Awatere County Council at its recent meeting, in place of Mr A. J. H. Gavin, who was defeated ir the poll in the Flaxbourne- riding Tributes were paid to Mr Gavin foi the work that he had done over long period. KAIKOURA BOWLING CLUB There was a good attendance ol members and friends at the Kaikourc Bowling Chib’s green on Saturday. Several matches were played, Iht following being the winners: E. Hurdley (s), Aitkcn, Robinson: W. Nelson (s), G. Church, J. Minchin; H, R, Miller (s), J. W. Heward, W. Dickinson; J. C. Smith (s), A. Brown, W. H Stevens, W. R. Carson: J. T. Rothwell (s), F. Clark, V. E. Smith, E. Hurdley; H. R. Miller (s), W. Collins. R. S. Williams, J. C. Smith; W, H. Vaughan (s), F. J. Noyer, A. S. Robinson; A, Howard fs) and E. J. Williams. The club conducted a successful dance on Saturday night. Music was supplied by the Royal dance band, extras being played by Mrs D. M. Jack. Mr J. A. Johnston was master of ceremonies. The proceeds will be given to patriotic purposes. BARFIELD YOUNG FARMERS’ . . CLUB DANCE The annual barn dance organised by the Darfleld Young Farmers’ Club, and held in Mr C. O. Redfern’s grainshed, was an outstanding success in every way, attracting n record number of guests from all the surrounding districts. Mr B, E. Jarman, club chairman, welcomed the guests and thanked Mr Redfern, who kindly put his granary at the disposal of the club for the occasion. The proceeds of the dance amounted to £9 3s, which will be devoted to the Country Queen fMrs Leonard Coop) at the forthcoming carnival. Music for dancing was played by Messrs A. Hart, S. Syme, and R. W. Felton, extras being played by Mrs J. Reid. Messrs R. Stewart and H. Evans were masters of ceremonies. BARFIELD TENNIS CLUB MATCHES The Darfleld Tennis Club members have made a start to play for thr Cullen Buttons. On Tuesday nighl Miss V. Register and 0. Registei (holders from 1939) were beaten bj Miss D. Lynskcy and D. O’Connell b> 41-29 points.

FINAL RESULTS ANNOUNCED POINTS WINNERS AT RANGIORA SHOW The winners of most points in various sections at the annual show last Friday of the Northern (Rangiora) Agricultural and Pastoral Association were:— Draught horses, J. W. Boag; Shorthorn cattle, R. Mathers; milk cattle, G. G. Goodwin; Jersey cattle, J. Fleming; Ayrshire cattle, A. E. Williams; Friesian cattle, A. and J. Rainey; merino sheep. Est. late J. Stevenson; English Leicester, E. S. Taylor; Southdown sheep, Jas, Petrie; Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd.'s cup. for points in any one sheep section, E. S. Taylor; halfbreds, Est. late J. Stevenson; grain and seeds. W. Matthews; home and dairy produce. Mrs H. Carr; cookery, Miss Jean Smith; Rands cup, for home produce and cookery, Mrs H. Carr; flowers. Miss N. Martyn; photography, J. P. Carney and G. T. Evans. C.O.R. cows, judged on type and production, R. E. Gillman 1, W. J. Russell 2. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES LITTLE RIVER The monthly meeting, of the Little River Women’s Institute was held in the Town Hall on Friday. Miss Ngaire White presided. Two plays were read by Mrs Spence-Clark. Messrs Bulman and Wright waited on the meeting and asked for the co-operation of members to raise funds for the country queen. It was agreed to organise a house-to-house canvass in the district for produce to be sold at the Union Jack shop. Competitions resulted:—Vase of Iceland poppies; Mrs A. Mould 1, Mrs C. Cradock 2. Covered coat hangers: Mrs Wilkins 1, Mrs J. Topp 2, Mrs J. Keller 3. Individual salad: Mrs A. Mould 1, Mrs A. Shadbolt 2. Mrs A. Patten 3. Hostesses were Mesdames Perry, B. Tail, H. Mould, J. Keenan, and J. Topp. OKUKU Mrs R. Ensor presided at the No*vember meeting of the Okuku Women’s Division. Knitted comforts for the troops were handed in. and 16 hussifs made up. During the afternoon, Professor Sinclaire spoke of his travels in Italy before the war. Competitions resulted: Large bloom. Mrs R. Z isor 1 and 3. Mrs Hutchinson 2: small bloom, Mrs Hutchinson 1, Mrs H. Wood 2 and 3; shoulder spray, Mrs R. Ensor and Mrs Hutchinson (equals I. Mrs A. Mackintosh 2 and 3. Hostesses were Mrs E. Ensor and Miss Annette Ensor. SOUTHBRIDGE A demonstration of the making of and other articles from Chinese matting was given by Miss Bowis, of Doyleston. at the monthly meeting of the Southbridge Women’s Institute. Regret was expressed at the departure from the district of Mrs T. H. Bennett, a member of the institute since the inception, and the president gave her a vase as a parting gift from the members. Competition results were:—Large bloom, Mrs J. Moorhead 1, Mrs K Hopa 2; small bloom, Mrs Gouldcn 1, Mrs Ballagh 2; handkerchief, made from salt bag, Mrs A. J. Beamslcy 1. Miss D. Galpin 2; biscuits, Miss E. Moorhead 1. Mrs K. Hopa 2. OIVIIHI Mrs J. Harris presided over a good attendance of members at the November meeting of the Omihi Women’s’lnstitute. which was held recently. The wandering shilling was won by Mrs Hooker. Miss Laird gave a demonstration of grafting knitting. Competitions resulted;— Blue Christmas gift: Mrs J. Harris 1. Miss M, Francis 2. Sponge sandwich; Mrs D. Little 1. Mrs N. Twose 2. Bowl roses: Mrs A. N. Campbell 1, Mrs J. Sloss 2. Miss M. Francis 3. Best rose bloom: Miss D Sloss 1. Miss P. Munro 2, Mrs Carr 3. Best blue bloom: Miss A. Symonds 1, Mrs J. Sloss 2, Miss F. Threlkeld 3. The blue group acted as hostesses. MAIREHAU Mrs Waugh presided over a large attendance of members at the November meeting of the Mairehau Women’s Institute. Mrs Judd read a comprehensive report of the half-yearly meeting of the Federation. Mesdames Colville, Logic, and Rossiter judged competitions, and made awards ai> follows:—Three best roses: Mrs Bean 1. Miss Gunn 2, Mrs Young 3 Mrs Prichard special place Italian quilting: Mrs Robertson 1. Mrs Jarman 2, and Mrs McCrce 3. Much interest was taken in demonstrations given by Mrs Colville—ltalian quilting and lacquer painting on glass. , Hostesses at the tea-hour were Mesdames McCree. McGill. Turnbull. Good, L, Atkinson, and H, Atkinson. It was announced that, as usual, the December meeting would be observed as Visitors’ Day. and an afternoon social would be hold. LOBURN Mrs Macleod presided at the October 1 meeting of the Loburn Women's Institute. It was reported that 90 garments had been forwarded for the Lady Galway Guild and further supplies were in hand, Mr Strachan, of Rangiora, gave a travel talk about America. The golden thread talk was about the Marshall Islands. The hostesses were Mesdames T. Croft, C. Croft, and Metherell. Competitions resulted:—Chocolate cake; Mrs Webb. Shoulder spray, Miss Waters 1, Mrs Whitehouse 2. Premier bloom: Mrs Brown 1, Mrs Whitehouse 2. Miss Barker 3. ROTHERHAM Mrs Britton presided at the monthly meeting of the Rotherham Women's Institute and gave an Interesting account of a visit to the Portage, Mesdames Thompson and Wilding were hostesses at the tea hour. Results of competitions were:—Large bloom. Mrs Mclntosh 1, Mesdames Britton and Wilding (equal) 2; small bloom, Miss J. Popplewell and Miss A. Clark (equal) 1, Mrs L. Popplewell 2; prettiest fancy plate, Mrs Wilding 1. Mrs G. Popplewell 2. Miss J, Popplewell 3; plate of “kisses,” Miss J. Popplewell 1, Mrs Henderson 2, Miss A, Clark 3; buttonholes. Mrs Henderson 1.