RICCARTON RECORDS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17016, 14 April 1923, Page 6

RICCARTON RECORDS

WHARENUI SCHOOL. There aeouis to be a healthier interest, too, in school aifairs tins year. Lt will be remembered that, at the annual meeting of householders last April there were no nominations of commitand a further meeting was convened to elect a committee. This year seven out of last year’s nine members v.ill probably reoffer their services, viz., Alessrs C. W. Barrel!, J. Singleton, A. Staunton, T. W. Stephenson J. J. Staples, G. J. C. Telford and S. F. AVilson. Air Tuck is retiring, after serving for two or three terms, and Air G. Dickinson has left the district to reside in Christchurch. At least three new candidates are spoken of. The nominations close on Alonday evening, and the election takes place on the following Alonday. It is rather a pity that the announcement by the Education Board is so meagre, and i« published so long before the date of nomination.

ST JAMES’S CHURCH. Last Sunday a harvest festival in L connection with St James’s church was held in the Town Hall, where for the • present all church services are held, i The hall was tastefully decorated. Donations of. fruit, vegetables, jams and calies were given. These, according to custom, are sent t-o St Saviour’s oiphapage. lb-ogress is being made with the new church by the architects and builders, Aleesrs S. and A. Luttrell. The blue and white stone work is already giving an indication that a beautiful building will be erected. It is unfortunate that mischievous per- ; sons interfere with this work during j week-ends. Complaints have been fre- ! qnent from the masons for some weeks. ; VHARENUI FOOTBALL CLUB. The Darfield Football Club played a | return match against the "YVharenui j Club last Saturday. AYbarenui scored } three, points l/t try by R. Glubb) in the ! first spell, and successfully defended j their line against the visitors till time J was called. The Darfield men were the guests of supporters of the local cmub at tea, and in the evening a dance was tendered them in the Riccarton Town Hall. The attendance was good, and the function proved very enjoyable. Air V. 31. Mitchell, tlie club’s secretary, was 31. C.. Mr Alartin supplied the music, and Mesdames W. Brown. A. 3fitebell and Staples superintended the commissariat.

CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Kiccarton Citizens’ Association was ndci in me an do- room ot tne town flail on ivionuay last, toeverai new members were elected. It was decided lo support the following ticjseu:—mayor, Air A. D. Fora; coun-cil—-Messrs a. ft. titeere, H. Wise, 1 . At. JL-orci, a. Fisher, J=i. Guasell, jti. Fl. xtankin, 31. Manmre, J. x. Feters. Ali* A. if. lord, who has been iviayor of tne Riccarton Borough for tne yarn, iour years, toojv a very active part in the formation of the borough thirteen years ago. hie was one ox the first councillors. Councillor A. E. Steere is deputymayor and chairman, ot Fiectric ingot and. Power Committee. He has been a member or tne council tor the past •tight years and has taken an active part in the art airs or tne borough. Mr H. Vise, who Ins served eight years on the council, has been chairman of the Works Committee for about six Councillor T. At. Ford has served two years on the council. It was mainly owing to his efforts that the Riccarton Post Office was established. Councillor A. Fisher, who has served two years on the council, has also proved himself an earnest worker as a member of the finance and other commit lees. Air H. Gudsell is a former councillor of five years’ standing. He wa* an active member of the "Works Committee. Air J. T. Peters and Air 31. Alanhire represent the new area. Mr R, H. Rankin is a well known builder in Riccarton. He has been connected with many associations and

societies. BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTION. It seems certain that a poll will be i required to elect the councillors for i the new term. Two years ago tube whole council was returned unopposed, j The borough ha» grown since then, and from the new area comes Air 8. A. Stables, whose nomination is already in. He is standing as an independent. So tar there is nothing definite from the Addington end of the borough. It is rumoured that Mr R. 8. Draper will alicyw himself to be nominated. The old council had two members from the; southern end, Alessrs W. Charters and J. Alunnings, but both hare retired. Jt seems probable that there will be a Labour ticket. PERSONAL. Mr W. E. Snowball, of Pjcton. Avenue, who has been undergoing another spell in hospital, is now reported to be progressing finely. Airs R. rf. Denton and her son have returned to their home in Rarakeke Street. Air and Airs L. Treleaven. of 52, St raven Road i are at present on holiday in the North Island. No chronicle of the week would be complete without mention of Riccarton’s loss through the death of the late All* Alex. Boyle, who for many years had resided in this borough. The death of Air Boyle has left a gap which we can hardly hope to fill. He will be missed sorely, as he was a friend of every good movement, and a helper in many an unfortunate case. The residents of the borough extend their deepest sympathy to Airs Boyle and family , in their loss. Aluch sympathy is felt for Mrs Whittaker in the loss of her husband. The late Air Whittaker was many years works manager of Booth. Macdonald | and C-o. Air Whittaker was an able engineer, with experience in American, English and French worshops. His remains were conveyed to Booth Mncolon- j driven through, and a procession was I Artmul nf fpnm 1 .*.! i tn Offifl I

formed, of from 150 to 200 men, who walked in front to the cemetery. The service at the graveside was conducted ly the Rev E. H. Shore. WEDDING BELLS. A wedding of considerable local interest was celebrated in St Peter’s Church, Upper Riccarton, or. Wednesday. when Miss Olive M. Wright, daughter of Airs I. Wright, of 380, Will j sen’s Road, was married to Air Charles Carleton only son of Mr and Mrs E. ! Carleton, of 275_. Riccarton Road. The ! ceremony was performed by the Rev | !--• T. Yorke. The church had been I tastefully decorated by friends of the J bride. The bride, who was given away by Air J. Potts, wore a w-eddiijjr gown oi. ivory satin and georgette with pearl trimmings, the sleeves being beautifully embroidered. Orange blossom was dis- | played on a coronet. Aliss D Bailev. I I of -Straven Road, who was bridesmaid ! j n.mgs. and a jade green embroidered; I veil. A reception was held at the Town j | Hall, Riccarton, some 200 guests at- j

tending. "V s . hen Mr and Mrs Carle ton left later on their wedding trip the bride travelled in a frock of nigger bi own. BAND OF HOPE. B i coart on United Band of Hope held i‘ s opening meeting on April 6. The Rev. E. H. Shore, the new president, occupied the chair and gave an interesting address to children. The following items were given by the young folk: —Recitations by Clarice Skinner. Joyce Stephenson, Tom Nenth. and Logan Counsel ; piano solos by Bertha Swanson and "Winnie Watson; songs by Ivv Bowater and Jean Staunton. ST JAMES’S LADIES’ GUILD. The St James’s Ladies’ Guild held their annual meeting at the vicarage on Thursday afternoon, when there vas a fair attendance. Mrs Luttrell i>d Mrs Shields were unanimously reelected president and secretary respectively and Mrs Lumniis vice-president. It was arranged to hold meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 1.3') p m.. and n -w members are earnestly invited to join. A proposal was made to hold a small sale of work one afternoon soon, in the Town Ti'all, and to finish up with a social even- 1 ing. A motion of sympathy was passed | with Mrs Harris, in the loss of her j mother, the members standing.