RANGIORA NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17038, 11 May 1923, Page 5

RANGIORA NEWS.

THE SILVER BAND. Past and pro?ent members of the Silver Baud and a le<v oi the honorary members, spent Wednesday evening rer> pleasantly together in the bandroom. The gathering took ilie form of a smoke concert, arid the president cf the band (Mr C I. Jennings) occupied the chair. The progr: mme consisted of toasts, songs and :-lories, the toasts honoured belli#: ‘‘Old Bandsmen.'' responded to by Mr G. Harlow; “ Honorary Members.'’ responded to by Mr P. V. M’Brearty: “The Mayor and Borough Council lorsto which the Mayor ("Mr TV. D. Fflwse) and Councillors Pike and Jennings responded: ‘‘The Bandmaster. Mr H. T. Oates": “Kindred Associations ,J ; “The l.adies.” responded to by Air J. C. Thompson : and “ The Press.*' Those who contributed songs were Messrs D. TV. L. Mehrtom. TV. Barwick. G. Sturgesa. and J. C. Thompson. and “patter" it*en?' were given by Air J. Dawson. During the evening reference was mads to the band contest to be held in Christchurch next November, in which tlm TlangiovaBand intends to compete. PLUNKET SOCIETY. Th*> monthly meeting of the Rangiora branch of the Plunket, Society .was held on Wednesday afternoon. Airs J. Cntherwood presiding. The meeting was held fr»r the first time m the new room provided by the Borough Council, in the new rest room in Good Street, and is much appreciated by the committee. The Plunket nur-p. Miss A. H. Thomson, in presenting iter monthly report, showed that there were ninety oases under treatment iri the Rangiorn district. There w>:*e •thirteeu fresh oases for the *1 i« «:r i« w C. •twenty visits had been made to homes, eighty-six adults, fifty eight b.-ibie- and twenty-six children had visited the Plunket rooms. The nurse also reported that arrangements had been made for the new nurim appointed to "the district. Nurse Ingold, to t;» e up hoi duties during the month. Tho report was adopted. As Nurse Thomson is leaving the work to he married, it was decided to place on record the appreciation of rue oommittoe oi her services during the six or seven months *he has been hero with' the Plunket Society. The treasurer imported that a house* to-house canvass of the town wa> being made towards the funds of the society, and was meeting with a very satisfactory response. Since forming a separate, branch and engaging a resident nurse the committee imd incurred a tnnrh heavier liability, and required more fir* mini as? isi a m ,< '. ana the\ looked to the pi>hlic in that expenditure; otherwise the gcod that win being carried out m the district, would have to be restricted for the want of funds. After dealing with some detail work the meeting adjourned. SCHOOJ. COMAlrrra: The first, meeting of rhe new iy elected School Committee a> held m: "Wednesday night. Mr M. -1. Aw-hda’ 1 . chairman. preside I and all the men* hers were present. The < hair*»?«?•• welcomed Air T. Shankland. the only now member elected on the c;.;.unit tee. It wax deckled to ascertain fr «n piano , firms, the price and r.:Vce • a piano , suitable for the school us-'. It was also decided to send a lei ,cr c-? r r ssing appreciation of service* tendered bv Mr* Harpoi. a member <:■ ! mar's committee. It was furt her dc i led to continue the good wo"’.: begun by the old committee in carrying out ihe ground improvement- schrnrc. and to do certain work during the Ala;.- term of holidays. The chairman reported that Mr L. V. Line ha 1 been appoint cci temporary assists*!*:- rws. r in piece Oi Mi C. T. Moor, till a permanent appointment was m: •!>••- In order that the senior class-r»:otn might !>e used for householders’ mootings, it v.r.s decided to write t" ill-* Edm alien Board requesting • to have a movable partition erected. Mrs Corny ns, careallowan'e during the winter months. It was decide! that the .school should close on May 11 and reopen on M; y 29. The nutter cf improved drainage of the school grounds was /-fi. in the hands oi Mess's V L Murray and f*. Shankland. After passing several small accounts for payment the meeting adjourned . CAB ACCIDENT. When cn his way front Flax ton to R-angjcra yesterday afternoon Mr R. Cunningham. Government dairy instructor. had the misfortune to meet with an accident, which, however, did not result in anything more serious to the occupants of the enr than a few cuts and bruises. The muter-car. however. was considerably damaged. The accident happened through the steering gear breaking, which threw the car against an electric light pole, overturning it into the ditch.