NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18404, 10 June 1925, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. At the Oddfellows' social on Monday night, "the progressivo euchre' prizes were won by Mrs Fitzell and Mr F. A. Smith. The winners of a lucky spot waltz were Miss Sandford and Mr A. W. Amor. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the attendance was much smaller than usual. Yesterday the police interviewed motpr-car drivers and asked for the production of their drivers' licenses. Out of 40 drivers interviewed, only six were found without drivers' licenses, and most of these understood that the certificates issued by the Post Office were sufficient. The first meeting of the newly-elected General Committee of the Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club was held on Monday evening. In the absence of the president, Mr W. A. Banks presided: A letter was received from Mrs Massey acknowledging the club's motion of condolence with her and family. Four new members were elected. A number of resignations were received and accepted, with tho exception of those of seven members who were granted permission to withdraw them. The appointment of a ground committee was held over until the next meeting. Mr R. Mcintosh gave notice of. his intention to.mo.vc at the next meeting that separate accounts be kept for each soction of tho club. The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Northern A. and P. Association was held yesterday, Mr.C. Mcintosh presiding. The chairman congratulated the old members of the committee on their re-election, and extended a welcome to tho new members. Mr C. A. Cunningham wrote tendering his resignation as a member of the Association. It was resolved that Mr Cunningham be elected an honorary life member of tho Association, and a motion was carried expressing appreciation of the services Tendered by him to the Association, and expressing the committee's sympathy with'hint in his illness. The Rangiora Brass Band wrote applying for a donation to the band funds. The matter was referred to the secretary, to be. reported on at the _ next meeting. Tho following committees were elected:—Finance: The president, vice-presidents, and treasurer, with Messrs J. W. Foster, J. Stevenson, C.. Leech, "WV A. Banks, and R.' Macdonald.. Grounds: Messrs A. Mcintosh, J.:' W.. Foster, J. B. Burns, J. A. Fleming; T. Leech, J. D. Wyllio, W.' Stalker, T. S. ! Ha'nna, R. Mcintosh, H,. Tallott, W. A. Keleher. Protests: The, president, • vice-presidents, and Messrs J. W. Foster' and J. Stevenson. Messrs J. H. Watson, Nelson, Jones, C. J. Smith,-R. W. Smith,, and H. K. Kippcnberger, and Major ,F. H. Johnston were elected members of; th 3 Association. After tho meeting of the committee, of tho' Association, a meeting of the; Ploughing Match Committee was held. Mr James Wyllie was elected chairman. Tho secretary read, correspondence from the Oxford,, Ashburton, and Ellesniere committees,. stating that they were not holding ploughing matches this', year. An offer of a special prize was received from the International Har-' vester , Company- for a ■ McCormickV Decring tractor competition. It was decided to accept tho offer provided the trophy was given to an open class. The Oxford and West Eyroton committee wrote offering a special prize of £l'ls, to be allotted to the youths' section. It was decided., to rescind .tjhe motion' on the books to separate the ploughing; match' from' the Northern'A: "and'P. Association.' "'lf was decided to add -"a tractor .class :to> the programme;' and to accept .the conference-date- : q£ : July ,-lOtai for tho plqughiHg- r match. ,-. „, . ;\/ ; v, ; ■ The fortnigjitly meeting of the Waiauf Literary and Debating Society .was held' in the Coronation Hall, when "A Nicht; wi' Burns"- was spent: There was a ! gopd attendance, and the evening proved!, .a very.enjoyable one.,/ The Rev. J. New-j lands, who. presided, gave an. interesting and '. instructive sketch of the dife and character of Burns, and,Mr Cross read a. paper oh. his ■ poems. and. songs. Other items 'were':' i>uejfc, "Ye Banks and Braes," Mcsdamcs Sandrey and Stalker; song, "John. Anderson," "My Jo,"Mr P. 8,. Dunbar; Jong, "Afton Water,." Mrs H. B. Clark;'song,/'Comiri.' Tliro' the Rye," Revi J. Ncwlands; reading, "Tho Cottar's "Saturday Night,", Mr ,W. D. Banks; reading,. ".The .Tree of Liberty/" Mr K. Pettigrcw. Mesdames McKie and White acted as accompanists. Supper was provided by the Jadies, and a pleasant evening was brought to. a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne.'^ WAIKARI. In spite of'unfavourable weather conditions the Bible Class Rally held at Waikari was very successful. Ministers taking part in.the proceedings were the Rev. Thomas (Hawarden,.. Methodist), Rev. Orange • (Anglican), and Rev. Crockett. Sixty people, including members from Christchurch, Rangiora, Motunau, Omihi, Hurunui, Horsley Downs, and' Waikari (Anglican) classes were entertained to'afternoon tea. Mr G. Pollock (Y.M.B.C. district chairman), and Mr > Wilkinson (Y;M.B.C. organising secretary) took the opportunity of addressing the company. Greetings were received from associated ex-members, and friends interested. HAWARDEN. The Hawarden District War Memorial, which is one .of the finest country memorials in Canterbury, will be unveiled on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. by the Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, Minister of Defence. A very large, gathering is expected and the local branch of the R.S.A. has arranged a parade of returned soldiers. The Waikari-Hawarden branch of the R.S.A. are holding a. monster bazaar, stock and produce drive during the month. The-ladies of the,.various districts concerned-are working.at high pressure in this connexion". The bazaar promises to be the largest of its kind ever held.in the district. Mr- G. W. Forbes, M.P., has been asked to perform .the opening ceremony. ■•• The "Hawarden Golf Club held their opening day on Saturday, when a mixed foursome was played? Amongst those present were Mesdames 'A. J'. Blakley, Frater, T. Allen, V. M. Allen, L. Wood, Lance, ' McDonald, Misses Lance, -Willis, Dimond. Blakley, Messrs Allen, Blakley, Gibb, Fisher, Shortell.. Reese, Lance, Rdllo.' Wood. PARNASSUS. A friendly game of basketball between teams representing the Mackenzie and the Parnassus schools was played in the local school grounds on Saturday afternoon; The Visitors won by : 12 points to 4/ «Afternoon -tea was provided by .the ladies. In the'evening the usual fortnightly euchre party and dance in aid of the school improvement fund was held in the schoolroom. The weather was fine and the attendance was all that could be de°sired- The prizes were won by Mrs F. Barnes and Master H. Leaman, the consolation prizes going to Mrs Cone ftnd Mr C. Barnard.

SEPTON. The School Committee met on Monday evening, Mr P. J. Thome presiding. A communication from the Education Board stated that fifteen dual desks would be supplied for tho upper room. In reply to the recommendation of the householders' meeting, the -Board agreed to lessen tho number of visits to R-angiora for technical teaching and to allow the headmaster to return on the morning train. The cominitteo decided to hold a dance next month to raise funds towards a shelter shed tor the playground. A basketball i- j V° n P urc »ased from funds supr,i / 3 )V tne Spinsters' and Bachelors' -Ball Committee, and it was agreed to purchase a new football with the balance of the fund. It was decided to form a new garden for the school, and the chairman was asked to emplov labour to get the ground ready, ols'o to cut back the fence on the roadside and to trim, on the playground side. TAI TAPU. In the football match which was played at Rhodes Park on Saturday afternoon, Southbridge juniors beat Waihora juniors by 4 points to' 3.. Mr Parrett, of the well-known Tai lapu apiary, has gone for a trip to Australia. He is accompanied bv his daughter, Mrs J. Christian. LITTLE RIVER. A service of sorrow in connexion with the death of the late M.W. Br'o. the R-t. Hon. W. F. Massey, G.M., was held in the Little River Masonic. Tem])lo on Thursday evening. The proceedings were conducted bv Bro. 1). Richards, W M., of Lodge Eirene. who was assisted by Bros. A. J. BarnhamW.M.. of the Lodge.Phoenix (Akaroa) and J. O. Humphries. Appropriate lessons wero read mid suitable hymns: were sung. Wreaths were placed on the catafalque by representatives of the" lodges present- with solemn ceremonial. The Rev. A. -H. Julius, Past Grand Chaplain, pronounced an eloquent eulogium. The service which . was of a very impressive nature, concluded with the playing of "The Dead March" in "Saul." PREBBLETON. Dull and murky weather continues. A heavy rain set in on Monday morning aiid continued until late that night, a'slight frost .being felt yesterday morning, which dawned bright and sunny.The sky soon clouded over again, however, and the weather' remains glooms 1 . About 7.30 a.m. yesterday, a ; few seconds after a heavy motor-lorry ' had passed Mr H.. G. Prcbblc 's house, the electric lights 'went- out,' and it was observed, that loose wires were hanging from the pole, in front of the building „ Upon further . investigations being made it, was found that the next pole-, at the: old school corner, had a perilous slant,: and the wires formed a veritable entanglement. It was discovered that' the motro-lorry had collided violently with'the pole, doing considerable damage to it and to the concrete kerbing adjacent, while heaps of macrocarpa branches nearby were.burning merrily as' a result of contact with the live wires. ..The lorry, after getting on the road again, proceeded on its way. towards the city. The Power. Board's staff was. soon at work re-erecting, the pole, and repairing the damage. . ' '\ ' ' SPRINGSTON SOUTH. • ,The'weekly .euchre 'party and dance prizes;, ">vere won by ,Miss'.M.'. Woods and Mr ~G. ■ J.. Roberts., After .supper r had been- handed around, the hall was -cleared: for slanting, the music being, supplied by Mr and Mrs Quaife. ' Mr A. Payne. acted 1 as M.CV _ '' : .An energetic.committee,, ; with Mr H. Hosldns.as. secretary;, has arrangement? '"well.in. Hand for the benedicts'.,, ball., : Mrss Margaret' Middletdn's Orchestra, from Christchurch,' has been engaged to supply the dance music. SPRINGSTONr The annual meetings of the Public 'Library was held in the library. Mr! J y . W. Kime"occupied the. chair. The annual report and balance-sheet were .read by the secretary (Mr- R. Wall) ,and showed a.small' credit.;." The old committee . wao , re-elected with ■-■ Air. Kime as chairman and- Mr R. Wall as secretary and treasurer. . During the year a Government, subsidy of £8 was . received and expended on new books. It was decided to partition off the library from the billiard room. Mr J. "W. Mutton was appointed"caretaker. On Saturday afternoon a motor accident happened oh the: corner of Day's and-Oolhns roads, Mr. W. Wright driving a 'car.going toward (Lincoln and Mr E. J. Harris' coming'' from Day's road colliding. This a bad corner. In Mr E. J;: Harris's sidechair was MVs Harris,and,their youtig- . est child. ~ Both were thrown oiit • and received cuts on. the--face and head. The occupants of the car and Mr Harris received noninjury.'. The'motorcycle and sidechair were badly, damaged. .. , '...'_ , ..-'.• The' fourth of the scrie3 of euchre and dances was held on Saturday evening in the hall. Mesdames Simpson and Wilson, Misses A. Marshall. N. Smith, S.- Smith and M. Woods tied for first place, and after playing off Mrs Simpson'won. Messrs E. Drewory, J. Marshall and M 7 Bray also 1 had to play off, and Mr M; Bray oventually proved -the winner. After supper a dance was held. Mr R. Wall supplying the music Mr N. Neale acted as M.C. The anniversary services of tho Springstoii Methodist Sunday school was held on Sunday. The congregations wero only medium; Mr Pugh, of Christchurch, preached, very eloquent sermons morning and evening. BROOKSIDE. Very keen regret is felt in the .Brookside district at the death of Miss Mary Jane Scott, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Scott, who were among the early settlers in the district. Miss Scott took a keen and active interest in all matters affecting the" welfare of the district, and her splendid ' service through the war period will long be remembered. Her brothers arid sisters have • the sincere sympathy of a- wide circle of friends. A large number attended the funeral in the'■ Brookside Cemetery. COALGATE. The South Malvern - Cycling Club held a race of 11 miles last week. The results were: T. Brown, 31m 325. 1; G. Murphy, 36m 50s, 2; J. Fever, 36m 50 l-ss, 3. T. Ellis, fastest time, 31 m. 17s;. J. Brown, fastest tinu: under 18, 33m 10s; T. Brown, the winner of tho race, wins the cup presented by Mr J. J. Harwood. LEESTON. There was a. fair "attendance at a Band of Hope evening under the auspices of the Leeston Wesley-Guild. The Rev.' A. O. Harris presided and gave an address. Items were giy.en by Olive Austin,-Barbara Rookes; T.Rodgers, Arnold Fussell,. .Oliver, Lester Eade (recitation's), Misses "Weir, !Kitty Oliver, Olive Austin (piancjfbtte solos); Marjorie ' Austin (violin solos); Betsy Woodard (song); Kitty and Albert Oliver (dialogue). Miss R. Austin was tho accompanist,

SOUTHBRIDGE. ' In spito of heavy rain, there was a splendid attendance at the Southbridge Town Hall on Monday evening, on the occasion of a socialat which the crowning of Queen Elizabeth (Mrs J. Mor-. rison), queen of the'recent carnival ;in aid of St. James's Qhurch. Building Fund, was. carried out with, due pomp and ceremony. The social took the form of a dance, for which music was supplied by McDonald's Orchestra. The hall was decorated with red, blue, and gold streamers, the colours of the" three candidates in the queen contest. The crowning ceremony-was commenced at 9. p.m; The customary .salute of seven guns was .fired, followed'by the bugle call. .Then appeared the h'erald (Harold Hili) announcing the arrival of the Queen. The procession \ was headed by the canopy-bearers (Gladys: Hill, Evelyn Home, Freda''.Greenwood,; and.Thelnta Lilley). Next came the 1 Princesses (Misses Fuchs, Beamsley,' .Heybourn, and Doris Lilley),' followed' by the pages (Doris Inwood and Mavis Hill), the orb-bearer (Albert Chapman), 1 sfleptre-bearer (Leslie Chapman), bearer, of the crown (Nola. Fuchs), and swordbearer .(Sadie Hickman). "Her Majesty" was seated in the coronation chair, arid the Lord Chancellor (Rev. H.-G. Hawkins) placed the crown upon her head and' made tho N customary declaration. He announced that the Queen had been pleased to-.confer the following honours:—Alfreda 'Fuchs, Countess of Ellesniere, Weather Prophet to the Court; Joyce Beamsley, Baronesß Fairthought, Controller of the Queen's Newspapers; Doris Lilley, Lady Drinkwater, Cup-bearer to her Majesty; Hilda Heybourn, Lady Threadneedle, Director of the Queen's School of Tapestry;' Freda Greenwood, Lady of Smiles, Keeper of the Queen's Gardens; Gladys Hill, Lady Singwell, Mistress of the Queen's Musicians; Thelma Lilley, Countess of Sedgemere, Queen's Private Secretary; Evelyn Home, Marchioness of Southbridge, Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; Albert Chapman, Sir Albert Shoutwell, Knight Herald to the League of Nations; Leslie Chapman, Duke of Southbridge Forest; Frances Inwood, Marchioness of Sedgemere and all the Rurals; Sarah Crycr, Vice-Regal Governor of Little Rakaia; Laura Kimber, Lady Waterford, Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen; John McEvedy, Lord John Knight Commander of the Little Rakaias; Fosbrook Greenwood, Sir Fosbrook Swiftfoot, Ear] Marshal of Stoney Gully; James McClelland, Marquis of Dalkeith, Keeper of the Queen's Purse; Joseph McClelland, Sir Joseph Talkwell, Orator to the Queen; James Morrison, Lord James of Broad- street,. Holder of the Queen's Hand; Robert Willis, Lord High Admiral to the Southbridge Fleet; Alfred Inwood, Earl of Waikewai, Knight Commander of the Queen's I Bodyguard; Charles Greenwood, Duke of Sedgemere Forest, Knight Commander of the Queen's Horse; David Taylor, Duke of High street, Controller of the Queen's Flags; Martin Hantz, Sir Martin, Doorkeeper of the Queen's Palace. After the singing of the National Anthem, the Lord Chancellor congratulated the. Queen, and thanked i all who had assisted with the ceremony, and also those who had supported the carnival financially. Dancing, was then continued~until a late hour.