THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18236, 21 November 1924, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

KAIKOURA. A very pleasant evening was spent at St. Paul's Sunday School-room on Tuesday night, when a social organised by Mrs E. A. W. Smith was held in aid of the library fund. The programme was as follows: —Pianoforte solo, Miss W. Pope; violin solo, Mrs W. R. Bullen. Miss Cates accompanying at the piano; song. Miss Withers; violin solo, Mr C. Ogden; song Miss M. Hopkins; violin solo, Mr S. .T. Mogridge, Miss Flower, accompanying at the piano; monologue, Mr F. S. H. W T arner. The nail-driving; competitions resulted: Ladies, Mrs B. Gibson 1, Miss E. Palmer 2; gentlemen, Mr S. J. Mogridge 1, Dr. Miller 2. Mre A. Gooch won the bean guessing competition. At the conclusion of the programme Mr E. Flower thanked the performers for their services and those in attendance for their support, stating that as a result of the evi ning the library fund would benefit to the extent of over £B. He complimented Mrs Smith and her associates on their work-in connection with the library, they having provided three book cases and added 200 books thereto.

There was an overflow crowd at the Oddfellows' Hall at the weekly card tournament in aid of funds to improve the interior of the Drill Hall. The prizes were won bv Mrs S. Goodwin, and Mr W. Kerr. " The booby prizes went to Miss S. Chisuall, Mrs Parker, and Mr A. Flower.

After sultry north-west weather a welcome rain set in on Tuesday evening, which will prove of great benefit. Mr Allan Howard, who has been on an extended trip to England and the Continent, returned to Kaikoura last week.

Mr Arthur Langesen met with a painful accident on Monday, while engaged in logging at the Black Miller sawmill. He was putting in a "dog" when a piece of timber flew up and struck him in the eye. He was brought into the hospital by Mr P. Brunei, and Dr. Miller rendered medical aid. It is uncertain whether Mr Langesen will lose the sight of the eye. A meeting of the A. and P. Association took place on Wednesday, Mr P. Acton-Adams presiding. The Kaikoura School Committee offered prizes of 12s 6d and 7s 6d for the best collection of vegetables for town school plot. The Association accepted the donation with thanks. It was also decided to include in the schedule a class for best collection of vegetables from a school plot. Mr J. Jackson's offer of a silver cup for most points in the light horse classes was accepted with thanks. The president referred to the question of a stock drive to secure funds for the Association. After discussion it was decided to hold the drive in February in order that sheep might be sold at the February sheep sales. Messrs P. Acton-Adams, G. E. Parsons, .E. E. Poster, C. J. Agar, and E. C. Latter were appointed a sub-committee to socure information and report to next meeting. It was decided that the Show be held on March 12th, 1925.

AMBERLEY. The quarterly meeting of the Loyal Amberley Lodge 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held on Wednesday evening, Bro. R. Stace, N.G., presiding. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Bro. A. Johnstone was carried: in silence. The election of officers resulted as follows: G.M., Bro. Stace; N.G., Bro. W. Holmes; V.G., Bro: M: Lukey; E.'S., Bro.- ,E...Neiison; R.S. to N:G:, r Bro. F. Stanton; L/S., Bro. Hartiis;V R.S. to V.G.;;MV Eagle; L.S., Bro.' Croft; Warden, Bro. H. Arthur; 1.G.,. Bro. D. Boyce; Lecture Master, P.G. Bro. J. J. Boyce. It was resolved that Bro. M. A. Wilson be. presented with a Past Grand Master's certificate, and that liisr name be placed on the Merit Board. P.G; Bro. J. D. Boyce was unanimously selected as a candidate for the Deputy Provincial Grand) Master's office ,at the Ashley district meeting to be held at Rangibra; A Past Grand Master's Jewel was presented to a Brother, and two candidates were proposed for initiation. On Tuesday afternoon opportunity was taken to present to Mr E. R. Bonnington. of the local blanch of the Bank of New South Wales, who has been transferred to Opunakc, a suitable souvenir in appreciation of his sterling qualities and his energetic support of pastimes generally. Dr. T. T. Thompson, who made the presentation ort, behalf of the citizens, eulogised the recipient's good qualities, his remarks being endorsed'by Messrs O. H. Grut, C. W. Browne, A-. Burke, J. M. South, and J. Mayo. . The contract for the rural mail delivery from Amberlev to the Broomneld district has now expired, and a meeting of those residents of that district has been convened for to-morrow, when business affecting the rural mail delivery in general will be discussed.

RANGIORA. The annual sports of primary schools north of the Waimakariri will be held to-day on the show grounds. The members of the Ladies' Physical Culture Club have suffered a misfortune in the loss of the services of their instructor, Mr W.. R. Pike, who found it necessary to resign from the position. The club was formed by Mr Pike nearly five years ago, and his instruction in physical drill has been a great boon to a large number of girls, the annual membership of the club having been from 50 to 60. The resignation came in unexpectedly when the class had assembled for drill on Tuesday evening, and caused a very keen feeling of regret. On Wednesday evening Miss I. Bevington, the club secretary, and a number of the members called on Mr Pike at his office, and Mr C. I. Jennings, the president of the club, on behalf of his pupils presented him with a travelling rug as an earnest of their gratitude for the deep interest he had taken in their physical welfare. In making the presentation, Mr Jennings said that Mr Pike had proved himself to be eminently qualified to give instruction in physical exercises specially adapted to the needs of growing girls, and his training had been of inestimable value to the very large number who had been connected with the club. It was almost- needless to say that his unexpected resignation had caused very sincere regret, and the members of the club, one and all, joined in an expression of their deep gratitude for the great interest he had taken in their physical" training. Mr Pike, in acknowledgment, said that nothing had given him greater pleasure than meeting with his class from week to week. He had had the satisfaction of seeing many of his pupils greatly benefited in health and improved in physique by the training it had been his privilege to give them It would not be until they grew older that they would fully realise the benefit they had derived from the physical training they had received. Severing his connexion with the class had caused him an intense feeling of regret,, and he desired to thank Miss Bevmgton and others for the loyal way in which they had supported him since the club was formed. He trusted that they would carry on and that someone would be found to take his place. He was confident that amongst the older memben there were some sufficiently qualified to act as instructors.

KAIAPOI. Tk© Kaiapoi Male Voice Choir lipid its eighth and final concert of the season m the Grand Theatre last evening. when the foil wing programme was given to an appreciative audience under the conductorehip of Mr G. E. March:—Part songs, "If Dough tv Deeds" (Sullivan). "The Two Eo*es" (Werner). "Pilgrims' Chorus" (Wagner), "The Frog" (Newton). "The Sea Hath Its Pearls" (Pinsuti), Banish 0 Maiden" (Lorenz),' "In a gondola" (Lindors). and "Soldiers 1 Chorus-' from "Faust" (Gounod): «>los Mr Gordon Wright. "Crown of the *ear": Mr A. McQueen "Friend « Mine"; Mr G. Hirst. "Mother' o' Mine-'; and Mr A. Hirst, "Company Sergeant Major" ; two monologues hv tt m' ,Tones » «■ "violin solo hy Mr J. H. Blackwell, pianoforte solo. "Finlandia" (Sibelius). Mr A. Johnston, £nd an instrumental item by Mr W. It. I.intott.

Tho Kaiapoi Fire Board met vestsrdny. Present: Messrs T. R. Loithead (chairman), L. T). Evans. H. G. Wilev. H.Molntofih. R. J. Dunn, and K. B. Bain. Correspondence was received from the Canterbury Fire Underwriters' Association asking for particulars of the lease of the- fire bricadc buildings, and also-for a copv of the plan of the fire sumps in the district. The superintendent renorted that the brigade had been called out to a fire at the Kaiapoi Woollen Co.'s proDertv in Fuller stroct on October 2nd. "The <yigiiie had been pumping water on tho nre in nine and a-half minutes from, the time of the alarm, but owing to the shortage of water at the Fuller street sump, caused by low tide in the river, they could only stand hy and watch the place bum". They had returned later when the tide was in and pumped for an hour. Tho fire sumps in Akaroa and Fuller streets were not at all satisfactory as the supplv of water depended oh the tide. The report was received and it wfl6 decided to writ© to the. Kaiapoi Borough Council asking that bettor provision bo made for a simply of water in the Akaroa, and Fuller street sumps by damming back the creek with temporary dams that could be token out for cleaning. It was also decided to ask the Borough Council to have the river sump, pipes inspected with the object of seeing that they are a sufficient distance from the bottom of the river to prevent impedimenta being drawn up into tho fire engine pump. A motion exprefisin" svm'"-+hv .T-W-.b Mr C. H. Wright, Town Clerk, Kaiapoi, in lm recent illness was carried.

MOUNT GREY DOWNS. The final progressive euchre tournament of' the season was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. Wintry weather prevented many from attending, but an enjoyable time was spent by all. Mr W. Morgan was the successful player. It has been decided to hold a dance in the Sefton Rink Hall in aid of the school picnic fund.

HALSWELL. The first of the Sports Club's euchre and dance socials was held in the hall. The prizes were won as follows: Ladies: Mrs J. Savage 1, Mrs W. Hayes 2. Gentlemen: Mr F. Kolkman 1, Mr H. J. McLeod 2. The dance music was supplied by Miss. D. Moore, and extras by Miss N". Eaglesome. Mr B. Harrison was, M.C.

The nine-mile cycle road race set down for Wednesday evening had to be postponed owing to the bad weather. The crops throughout the district are looking exceptionally well. A great many farmers will soon be taking their * second cuts of lucerne, as it is growing very fast. The members of St. Mary's Guild are working very hard to make the garden foto a great success, PREBBLETON.

.". Very .[complete arrangements "have' Wen made- for. the fair,,-which, vpll be the final effort of the Queen .Carnival. Everyone is assured of finding, at one or other of the many and varied stalls, exactly what he wants, and preparations for the tea-rooms have been made on a gigantic scale. .The bandwill also be in attendance. . The coronation ceremony, upon which a great deal of time and trouble has, been expended, will take place next week in the hall, and is to be followed by a fancy dress dance for the children, and later by a dance for adults. v , The succession of hot, sultry days was broken on Tuesday evening, when a welcome rain set in from the southwest, continuing in a steady downpour throughout Wednesday. HORORATA. At the monthly meeting of the School Committee, Messrs IX Bruce (chairman), G.Broughton, H. A; Boyle, L» Gray and A. McKenzie were present. The headmaster reported that the school had been inspected by Mr McNeil, and the committee congratulated the 'staff upon the excellence of the inspector's report. The committee passed a vote of sympathy to Mr It. Collings and family in their bereavement, and also a motion expressive a hope for the speedy, recovery of Miss Morle "Wright, probationer, who is at present in hospital. It was decided to take the- children for their annual excursion to New Brighton on December 6th. with the Combined District picnic. Arrangements were made for the official opening of the school bath. Measrs W. Hall, J. D. Hall, and G. Hall were appointed judge.; and Mr S. R. Wright starter. The programme drawn up by the swimming club vra& approved. It was decided to invito all residents and friends, members of the Board, and the contractor to be sent. 'The chairman was instructed to write to tho Board for information regarding insurance against accident in the bath during school hours. The swimming club were granted tho use of tho bath during club hours. Mr H. A. Boyle reported that ho had carted the sand for the cjuldren's sand pit. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs W. Critchley, Messrs Felton, Teale, and Longstaffc, and all helpers at the re<«nt children's fancy dress ball. Playing at Hoforata, the local school crioket team defeated South Malvern by an innings and 106 runs. For Hororata Jim McKenzie 38, Jack MaKenzie 31, L. Mooar 19, and P._Mooar 11 were the best scorers, wbilo for South Malvern Todd 4, Hurrell 4, and Kesteven 3 were the best. For Horcrata E. Patterson took 6 wickets for 2 runs, including the "hat trick," and R. McHugh 5 for 4 runs. For South Malvern Tarling and Hurrell took the wickets.

METHVEN. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Methven Lodge., M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held on Wednesday evening. Bro. T. Neil, N.G., presided, and there was a large attendance of members. A motion of svmpathv was passed to the family of the late' Mrs G. Vaughan, members standing in silence for a few moments. Apologies for absence were received from Bros. E. A. Mangin, H. B. Robertson, and Alex. Wilson. A letter was received from Bro. J. Currie, District Grand Master, Ashburton, thanking the Lodge for appointing him the Lodge's representative on the United Friendly Societies' Council for the Ashburton district. Dr. W. H. D. McKee forwarded a certificate on behalf of a sick member. The matter of holding the annual seaside excursion was discussed. Owing to .various causes the proposal was dropped, and it was decided to hold a picnic and children's sports at McLennan's Busk instead. ...A sub-com-mittee consisting of Bros.'E. A. Mangin, P. Hale, W. J. Going, R. Compton, and R. J. Duff was appointed to make further enquiries and to' report at the

next meeting of the Lodge. Bro.'. F.~"A; Anderson that, the 'A'skjbYjr.ton district visit, was to be heldroh.;.Thursday, November, .27th; Bro.* Paton,.pf Loyal Phillipstown Lodge, replied;, to Fourth Sentiment and extended.:\Ohristmas greetings to brethren. :'.'.-.. CHERTSEY. ~ I' ■■>/,: At the fortnightly- meeting: .of .the Chertsey Lodge, JSTo. 90, 1.0.0.F,, Bro. J. R. Swaine, N.G., presided. The. balance-sheet for the. dance was placed before the meeting, and some small:accounts passed ..for payment. A. letter was received from the Wakanui Lodge notifying that it would visit tho Jjodge on the 27th inst. The -matter'• of a degree meeting was held over till next meeting.