CHEVIOT NOTES.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 75, 16 September 1924, Page 1 (Supplement)

CHEVIOT NOTES.

' -♦ ■ lhe fancy dress ball in connection with the Mackenzie Schoo] .takes place on September 2(5. Mr G, \V. Forbes, M.P., who has been spending a. week-end at home, returned to Wellington last night. Many a poor man has had a good meal of rabbits, but many a rich man has been made poor by what the rabbit has taken oft' his property. The annual meeting of the Cheviot A. and P. Association is convened for this evening nt the Town Hall, when a good attendance is requested. The many friends of Mrs Cottrell and family will he sorry to hear that her daughter Betty is seriously ill with an attack of pneumonia. A trained nurse is in attendance, ami we sincerely hope that a change for the better will shortly resul t. On Thursday next the members of the Bible Class arc holding their annual meeting, which is to take the form of a dinner and social evening. This Bible Class, which is undenoininatinal, is doing good work among the young people of the district, ami it is hoped that the forthcoming year will be oven more successful than the previous one, both as regards its activities ami its membership. Miss R. Ferguson, the Secretary, will be glad to enrol new members. A most interesting ami instructive lecture on “Wool Classing, Sorting, ami General Get-up,” was given by Air Cook (Government Wool Expert), in the Presbyterian Hall on Friday night. A very large and representative gathering of farmers was present, and the various points stressed by the lecturer were followed with interest and appreciation. Mr A. D. Anderson (President of the Farmers’ Union) occupied the chair, and at the close of the lecture thanked Mr Cook for his very instructive and interesting address. The vote of thanks was carried with acclamation by all present.

The much advertised and long-talked of Spring Flower Show and Sale of Work in connection with the Presbyterian Church, was held on Saturday, in the Mackenzie Town Hall. The function was opened by Mr G. W. Forbes. M.P.. and right from the start business at the various stalls was brisk, ami the many attractive articles for saje found ready buyers. The show of Howers was a most creditable one, considering tin* long dry spell the district has experienced. The hyacinths and daffodils were exception ally good, and surprise was expressed that such fine blooms were grown locally. A special word of praise is due to the ladies in charge of the refreshments, not only were the good things provided of excellent quality, but the service was admiralty organised ami there was literally “no waiting.” A A .meeting of the Mackenzie Town Hall Committee was held on Saturday evening Mr S. C. Smith presiding, all members being present with the exception of Mr W. Barnes, who sent an apology. The latter gentleman also tendered his resignation as a member of the committee, as he felt that the distance he lived away made it difficult for him to attend satisfactorily to his duties. A resolution was moved that Mr Barnes be asked to reconsider his de< ision, but if he still considered it advisable to resign, the committee would accept it with much regret. It was do cided to hold a dance on Friday night to open the completed hall, if music can be arranged for. It was also resolved io ask Air J. Gibson, son., to speak at this function and formally declare the additions. open. A meeting of the Mackenzie .School Committee was held on Tuesday evening, Air W. Walls presiding. The Headmaster reported that the roll number was 100, and that the average roll attendance from July 1 to August 22, a period of eight weeks, was 103, the average attendance was <B7. This shows that an average of Hi children were away each day, which islm doubt partly accounted for by sickness, but the position is not satisfactory, ami it is hoped that with the warmer weather the attendance will improve. The Headmaster also reported that arrangements had been made whereby the children being conveyed by the motor bus would be loaded and unloaded at the school gates. Final arrangements were made regarding the fancy dress ball, to be held on September 2(5. It was decided to add a waltzing competition to the programme, pleasing feature about the whole effort was the way in which other denominations assisted to make the affair a success. Whole-hearted support was given both in service and in purchasing by members of all churches, and the result could not fail to be a happy one. It is understood that the total takings reached a substantial, sum, which goes towards the new Presbyterian Alause Building Fund. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.