NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23191, 30 November 1940, Page 5

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RANGIORA NOTES

PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ SPORTS

HORORATA SWIMMING CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING

SOCIALS IN HONOUR OF SOLDIERS

LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS OVERSEAS Letters expressing appreciation of parcels forwarded to them by the Rangiora Patriotic Committee have been received by the secretary of the committee (Mr A. C. Fraser) from six Rangiora district men serving in Egypt,, The letters stated that the parcels arrived safely and the gifts were most welcome. The correspondents were Sergeant J. W. Harley, Drivers R. F. Whitham and A. CobdenCox Sapper'D. V. Sisson, and Privates R. W. le Vaillant and D. A. Muir. To-day’s Sports Postponed last week because of unfavourable weather, senior grade cricket matches'which were started in the North Canterbury district a fortnight ago, will be continued to-day. Woodend is in a good position in the match against Kaiapoi at Woodend. At Dudley Park, Rangiora. ‘Rangiora A will finish its game with Rangiora B. In the junior competition, to-day’s matches axe between Eyreton and Kaiapoi, Amberley and Carleton, and Loburn and Fernside. Play in the North Canterbury Lawn Tennis SubAssociation’s competitions was cancelled last Saturday, and the senior grade matches this afternoon will be between Amberlev Domain and Balcairn. and West Eyreton and Seftqn. The Rangiora Defence Rifle Club will hold its third shoot of the season. Two Elmwood fours will play pennant bowls games at the Rangiora green, while two Rangiora fours will visit Elmwood. SOLDIERS’, PARCELS COLLECTIVE SCHEME OPPOSED AT AKAROA The Akaroa Borough Council at its last meeting supported a proposal made by the Rangiora Patriotic Committee that district patriotic committees should be allowed to collect for and forward parcels to their own district soldiers. The Rangiora Committee stated that it had sent parcels to its own soldiers at fortnightly intervals, but was now informed that a fresh regulation prevented committees from raising funds for this purpose. It was suggested the Minister and chairman of the National Patriotic Board should be written to protesting against the regulation. The letter stated that the free parcels for soldiers had been made up by people in the larger centres, who had not collected the actual money. This resulted in a slump of interest in raising funds for parcels, and cut out the initiative of thousands of willing helpers in the country districts. Letters from Egypt showed that one free parcel in nine months had been issued to the troops and that not every soldier got a parcel. Furthermore, some parcels contained such things as bully beef and pork and beans. The Mayor. Mr F. Davis, said he now favoured local collection and personally addressed parcels from each district. He moved a letter be written to the Minister asking that a clause be inserted in the regulations allowing local committees to raise funds for soldiers’ parcels, farewell and welcome home functions. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr and Mrs J. C. Morrison, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Morrison, Culverdcn, have returned to Christchurch.

ANNUAL COMPETITIONS AT RANGIORA The annual athletic sports of primary schools in North Canterbury were held at Dudley Park. Rangiora, yesterday, in gloriously fine weather. The entries were larger than last year, and about 1000 children, representing 20 schools in the district, took part. Championship points were;— A Grade—Kaiapoi. 89J points. 1; Rangiora, 47J points, 2: Belfast, 17 points, 3. B Grade—Woodend, 40 points, 1; Amberley, 34 points, 2. C Grade—Waikuku. 38i points, 1; Cust, 16J points, 2. Tlie following abbreviations are used in the results to the names of schools:— Kaiapoi. K.; Ohoka. Oh.: Rangiora, R.: Amberlev, A.; Sefton, S.; Southbrook, Sb.; Woodend, W.' Loburn, L.; V/aikuku. Wk,; Summerhill, S.H.: Fernside, F.; Cust, C.; East Eyreton, E.E.; West Eyreton, W.E.: Omihi. Ora.; .Springbank, S.P.: Belfast, B.; View Hill, V.H.; Saltwater Creek, S.C. Results of finals were;— BOYS’ EVENTS 50 Yards—Under seven: M. Wyllie (K.) 1. T. Hoskin (L.) 2. B. Marshall (R.) 3. Under 10; R. Cross (K.) and R. Ford (A.) (equal) 1, R. McDonald (B.) 2. Under eight; B. Round (K.) 1, G. Belcher (L.) 2. J. Calcutt (K.) 3. Under nine; B. Round (K.) 1, R. Armstrong (R.) and R. Miles (R.) (equal) 2. 75 Yards—Under 12: P. Howard (Oh.) 1, A. Bell (B.) 2, R. Manning (Wk.) 3. Under 13; C. Cross (K.) 1. R. Richards (K.)2, J. Dalzell (S.) 3. Under 11; R. Cross (K.) 1, B. Adams (K.) 2, R. Ford (A.) 3. Under 14: F. Laffey (R.) 1. L. Fraser (R.) 2, L. Sloss (Om.) 3. , „ ,• , . 100 Yards—Under 15: G. Jelfs (W.) 1. M. Hyde (K.) 2, M. Skevington (R.) 3. Three-leged .pace—Under 12: C. Cassidv and N. McFadden (B.) 1, W. Withers and C. Parker (W.) 2. Under 15: E. and W. Goodwin (R.) 1, F. Wilson and M. Peach (S.) 2. _ . r Relays—A Grade, unaer 15: Rangiora 1, Kaiapoi A 2. Kaiapoi B 3. Under 12: Kaiapoi A 1, Belfast 2, Kaiapoi B 3. Graded; Kaiapoi A 1, Kaiapoi B 2. B grade, under 15: Sefton 1, Amberley 2, Woodend 3. Under 12: Amberley 1. Ohoka 2, Woodend 3. Graded: Woodend 1, Amberley 2. Sefton 3. C grade, under 15; Waikuku 1, Omihi 2, Cust 3; under 12, Waikuku A 1, Cust 2. Waikuku B 3; graded, Waikuku A 1, Cust 2, Waikuku B 3. 440 Yards, Open—G. Jelfs (W.) 1, M. Skevington (R.) 2, L. Fraser (R.) 3. High Jump—Under 15: M. Hyde (K.) 1, D. Pidgeon (B.) 2, G. Jelfs (W.) 3. Under 12: W. Withers (R.) 1. N. Sail (R.) 2. Long Jump—Under 15: M. Hyde (K.) 1,, L. Fraser (R.) 2, F. Isles (K.) 3. Under 12: A. Mote (B.) 1, N. Parker (R.) 2. G. Price (K.) 3. „ ~ Hop, Step, and Jump—Under 15: M. Hyde (K.) 1, M. Robb (K.) 2, D. Prosser (R.) 3. Under 12: R. Manning (Wk.) 1, I Laffey (R.) 2, A. Grimshaw . (B.) 3. GIRLS’ EVENTS 50 Yards—Under seven: Phyllis Cross (K.) i. Vida Withers (W.) 2. Elizabeth Fleming (R.) 3. Under 10; Peggy Goodwin (R.) 1. Frances Black (B.) 2, Margaret Wade (K.) 3. Under eight; Evelyn Eder (K.) 1, June Laffey (R.) 2, Colleen Sampson (L.) 3. ■ . Three-Legged Race—Under 12;' Wendy Wilson and Sylvia Campion (A.) 1, Lorna Williams and Dawn Gurney (B.) 2. Under 15; Ivy Genet and Marjorie Eder (S.C.) 1. Muriel Tullett and Mary Lindsay (C.) 2. Under nine: Ngaire Whitte (K.) and Mary McManus (A.) (equal) 1, Sally Cox 1 75 Yards—Under 12: Barbara Eder (K.) 1. Athalie Overcnd (C.) 2, Rena Thomson (K.) 3. Under 15: Nocline Griebel (B.) 1, Rosemary Doak (W.E.) 2. Betty Williams (W,) 3. Under 13; Shirley Busby (K.) 1, Phyllis Wilson (K.) 2, Helen Shuttleworth (R.) .3. Under 11: Aroha Hurla (W.) 1, Colleen Eustace (K.) 2, Sylvia Campion (A.) 3 Under 14; Shirley Busby (K.) 1, Phyllis Wilson (K.) 2, Rosemary Doak * 'skipping— Under 12: Barbara Eder (K.) 1. Ella Wilson (R.) 2, Aroha Huria (W.) 3. Under 15; Audrey Quick (S.) 1. Shirley Busby (K.) 2, Helen Shuttleworth (R.) 3, Relays—A grade, under IS: Rangiora A 1, Kaiapoi A 2. Rangiora B 3; under 12, Kaiapoi A 1. Rangiora 2, Kaiapoi B 3; graded, Kaiapoi 1, Rangiora 2, Belfast 3. B grade; Under 15, Woodend 1, Southbrook 2, Ohoka 3; under 12, Amberley 1, Woodend 2, Southbrook 3; graded. Amberley 1. Woodend 2, Sefton 3: C grade, under 15, Waikuku T. Cust 2, West Eyreton 3; under 12, Waikuku A and Cust (equal) 1, Waikuku B 3;. graded. Cust 1. West Eyreton 2. Waikuku 3. Basketball Teams Game—Sefton A 1, Rangiora C 2. Woodend B 3. Ball Relay—A grade. Rangiora A 1, Rangiora B 2, Rangiora C 3: B and C grade, Sefton A 1, Ohoka A 2. Sefton B 3. Rope Skipping—Rangiora B 1. Rangiora A 2. Southbrook B 3.

MIXED GAMES Basketball, B and C grades—Waikuku 1, East Eyreton 2, Omlhi 3. . Ball Relay—A grade. Rangiora Al. Rangiora' B 2. Rangiora C 3, B and C grades, Saltwater Creek 1, Ohoka A 2, Waikuku A3. , ~ . At the conclusion of the sports, trophies and certificates were presented by Mr W. A. Banks.

KAIKOURA There was a large attendance at the camp pavilion, Kaikoura, on Wednesday night to honour a number of soldiers. Dancing was kept up till a late hour, music being supplied by the Royal Dance Band. Exteas were played by Messrs Cyril and Ellis Scott. Speeches were made by Mr Monk, Father Hanratty, and Dr. Withers. The following soldiers were presented with wristlet watches: R. Smith, Yaxley, R. O’Callaghan, J. Brunei, WalkeV. and M. Ferry. The latter also received a certificate from the Kaikoura Fire Brigade. Mr H. Waghorn was master of ceremonies. LINCOLN In the Lincoln Public Hall recently a social was held in honour of Private R. O’Connor. Mr J. W. ■ Stewart’s orchestra supplied the music, Mrs C. C. Hartley played an extra, and Mr B. P. Moran was the master of ceremonies. Mr C. W. Mills gave a recitation, "The Dark Women.” Monte Carlos were won by Miss Nancy Stewart and Mr R. Moody and Miss Colleen Moss and Mr Zuppicich. A presentation for the residents of Lincoln was made to Private O'Connor by Mr B. P. Moran. Mr G. S. Peryman and Mr M. B. Timmings also Woks.

Migs D. McKenzie presided at the annual meeting of the Hororata Swimming Club, which was held in the hall. Tne following officers were elected;— Patron. Mr G. Hall; president Mr V. Owen; vice-presidents, Mrs R. D. Gray, Messrs E. Mauger, R. Felton, L. Hobbs, and F. S. Barrett; secretary and treasurer. Miss F. Gray.