North Canterbury Gazette TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1937 Out and About in Rangiora

North Canterbury Gazette, Volume 7, Issue 60, 30 November 1937, Page 4

North Canterbury Gazette TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1937 Out and About in Rangiora

PERSONAL Mr L. J. Conder, of Wellington-, arrived in Rangiora yesterday to take up his new position as manager of the Union Dank of Australia here. Miss M. Tomlinson, who Jeft the employ of the Rangiora branch of The Farmers on Saturday,' was presented with a crystal trinket container by fel-low-employees. Miss Tomlinson will take up a position in Christchurch. Miss Aileen Archer and Miss Eileen Hodgson have returned fyom a visit to the Hermitage, Mount Cook.

WIDENING GOOD STREET

It was reported at last week’s meeting of the Rangiora Borough Council that Mr W. Manson had offered land fronting his property in Good Street for road widening purposes. Arrangements for the shifting of fences were left in the hands of the chairman of the Works Committee, and the opportunity to improve the street was cordially received by the Council. It was decided that Scott’s estate, owning the land between the baths and the corner of Blackett Street, be written to concerning the purchase of land for a similar purpose.

GARDEN PARTY

A. cordial invitation is extended to all readers to attend the Garden Party to be held by the Methodist Church at Mrs Lane’s residence on Saturday next. Many attractive features will include an entertainment by Miss Rogers’ pupils, and music by Hunter’s radio service. Christmas gifts will be on sale at the stalls, and biscuits, afternoon tea, ice cream, and strawberries and cream are additional attractions, and fun for all is assured.

CARDS AND DANCE

The fourth cards and dance evening to be run by the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held in the Coronation Hall on Saturday, there being a very large attendance. G. Holland’s Orchestra supplied the music, and Mr F. E. Martyn was M.C. An extra was played by Mr Ron Edlin, and a Monte Car jo was won by Miss M. Fitzgibbon and Mr C. Gordon. Winners of the euchre tournament were Mesdames Sheppard and W. Davison, Messrs S. Davison and H. Nottingham.

COMING-OF-AGE

In honour of the coming-of-age of Miss Mabel Coatsworth, Mrs W. A. ltowse and Mrs M. A. Lane entertained a number of her friends at a party held at Mrs Rowse’s home, “Ipswich,” Rangiora, on Saturday evening. Games, competitions, and musical items given by Miss E. Hamilton, Miss Coatsworth, and Mr C. H. Olds (Dunedin) were enjoyed. Mrs Lane presented Miss Coatsworth with a bouquet from her mother, Mrs T. Coatsworth (Woodville). The guest of honour received a pair of crystal candlesticks from her friends, Mrs Rowse making the presentation, and she also received a gift key by Mr F. ’A. Lane. Those present were Mesdames Rowse and Lane, Mr and Mrs R. Taylor, Misses Coatsworth, E. Lane, G. Ryan, M. Stanton, T. and N. Edlin, K. Davidson, G. McCallum, E. and M. Hamilton, K. Chambers, M. and E. Carpenter, P. Dailey, U. Dennis, Messrs Olds, E. Rands, H. Tetley, F. A. Lane, D. Lane, N. K. 'Aitken, K. G. Taylor, K, st©vens, and H, M. Denton. T* fj I r r

FIRE IN RIVERBED

When the fire siren sounded on Saturday shortly after midday it was to summon volunteers to assist in quelling a grass fire which had broken out in the Ashley riverbed, and which, fanned by a strong easterly breeze, threatened to get out of control. The fire started near the east end of the rifle range, and spread in a westerly direction for about a mile. Public works employees who were near the scene failed in an effort to control the flames, and the addition of several carloads of helpers from the township soon had the desired effect.

Very little damage was done. The flames spread across the rifle range, and right over the target butt. A shed nearby containing targets and equipment escaped damage. The spread of the fire was partially controlled by the earthworks which are a part of the river control scheme.

DAMAGE TO POSTERS

Wilful damage to posters in the town is becoming an increasing source of annoyance to the management of the Regent Theatre. Apparently there are some individuals in Rangiora who, probably through sheer thoughtlessness or for some obscure purpose, delight in tearing posters down. In view of the fact that many of these posters are actually created and produced in Rangiora, the product of many hours of careful thought and labour, the reported vandalism has caused so much loss that the management is now offering a reward of £1 for information .which will lead to the conviction of the offenders.

LAST NIGHT’S DANCE

An enjoyable dance was held in the Parish Hall last night by the St. John’s Girls’ Club. There was a large attendance, and the evening was a decided success. Music was supplied by Miss N. Bailey, Messrs J. C. Hancox and W. G. Nairn, and a supper extra was played by Mr Hansen. A lucky spot was won by Miss Melva Jamieson and Mr T. Kinley. Mr E. Sheppard was M.C.

Among those present were Mesdames Purchas, Nairn, Wilkes, Misses Dulcio Thompson, Peggy Walker, I. Brownlie, Melva Jamieson, J. Cook, J. Wisker, G. Jones, Joan Keir, Lorna Shaw, Joy McAlpine, Ngaio Clark, Yalario Cruicksliank, B. Jones, R. Jones, M. Smith, J. McCracken, L. Doggett, J. Forgeson, Betty Johnson, Dulcie Clark, June Devlin, M. Dawson, Joan Taylor, J. Buckley, N. Buckley, Ina Sutherland, I. Wallace, J. Begg, N. Frazer, M. Frazer, Nellie Prouse, M. Greig, Pat Mcßrearty.

ST ANDREW’S DAY

Today is St Andrew’s Day. Banks remained closed and flags were flown from public buildings.

WOMEN’S TEMPERANCE UNION

Officers were elected as follows at the annual meeting of the Rangiora branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union yesterday afternoon : President, Mrs H. Ryan; secretary, Mrs R. H. Ellis; treasurer, Mrs M. A. Lane; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs A. Smith; peace and arbitration superintendent, Mrs H. R. Taylor ; scientific fact reporter, Mrs C. Quinney; anti-gambling and devotion superintendent, Mrs C. S. Ayers; phil-

anthropic superintendent, Mrs W. Inch; White Ribbon agent, Mrs L. James; Rand of Hope committee, Mesdames Ryan, C. It. Thwaites, and L. James.

The president (Mrs C. R. Thwaites) presided. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Mrs A. McKechnie.

DRUIDS’ LODGE

The quarterly summoned meeting of the Druids’ Lodge was held on Monday evening, Bro. J. James presiding. The Lodge showed its interest in the Children’s Health Camp by voting the sum of £2/2/- to the Committee' controlling the Camp. The Lodge agreed to' pay Half the expenses of delegates to the next G-L. annual meeting at Timaru. Sick pay totalling £6/7/6 and the quarterly accounts were passed for payment. Officers were elected as follows: — A.D., Bro. B. Jordan; V.A., Bro. D. Ruston; Secretary, Bro. C. R. Thwaites; Treasurer, Bro. C. W. Tyler ; A.D. Bards, Bros. D. R. Smith and L. Seal; V.A. Bards, Bros. W. Mitchell and G. Jamieson; 1.G., Bro. J. Webb; 0.G., Bro. R. Sincbck; M.S., Bro. R. Sinclair; M.C., Bro. P, V. Mcßrearty; Auditors, Bros. J. J. MoBrearty, Stan. Tyler; representative to Grand Lodge, Bro. C» W. Tyler; subrepresentative, gro. C. R. Thwaites.