NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18406, 12 June 1925, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA.

The ladies of the Rangiora Golf Club blared a one-club match yesterday afternoon for prizes given by Mrs L. tp Haitey* ho w ' nuers v?ere rs **• ,' jfocdonald and Mrs L. W. Menzies. The monthly meeting of the School r»nmmitteo was held on Wednesday - SSt, Mr C. W. Tyler presiding. Mr • c A. Cunningham, secretary to the f 'eonunittco f° r nine y ears ' wote ten--1 String his resignation, which was accented* with regret, and sympathy exj. with him in his illness. Mr w M. Chappell was appointed secre- ' Sry« headmaster reported that the ft joil-number was 383, with an average '/attendance of 361.3. The anniversary celebrations of the Jfetnodist Church were continued' on Wednesday. The Rev. C. Blair presided. Mr A. Graham, secretary to the Church Trust, read his annual report, which was very satisfactory. The appeal jnado for donations to £jp 0 off the deficiency had teen very liberally responded to. The chairman congratulated the congregation on the satisfactory nature of tho report, and stated that as this was tho fiftieth anniversary of the opening of tho church, it was very fitting that the occasion should be marked hy the erection of a new parsonage -Items wero given by the choir, Mr and ' 'Mrs C B. Bell, Mrs E. Trollope, Miss P, Banby, and a male quartette party. 'The Celtic Club entertained Re%>. . • Father Loen, patron of the club, at a , musical evening in honour of. his silver jubilee. Tho programme was as fol- ; lows:— Opening solo, Miss V. McGrath; pianoforte - duet, Misses Brady; songs, 1' Jflss K. Cassidy, Miss E. Miles, Mr : CM. Beidy, Mr McMullan, Mr HutchiB on; Irish jig, Misses Mdran and Mc- • Grata; Highland dance, Misses Colo and Fitzgibbons; accompanists, Misses Welsh and Cassidy. On behalf of the cfob, the Eov. Father O 'Doherty offered congratulations to Father : Leen, and wished him every success in the future.

'The-, president, Mr P. V. Mcßrcarty, , "and Mr G. Brady also spoke, congratulating tho jubilarian. The president then presented Rev. Father Leen with

a small token in remembrance of his 1 jubilee. In the afternoon Father Leen was entertained by the Convent School children at a concert. After tho opening duet by Misses I. and 11. Gibbs, an address was read by Miss Alma McGrath. Miss Joan Cathefwood then presented Father Leen with a bouquet, and Miss Nora Fitzgibbons presented him on behalf of the school-children ,• with' a beautiful stole. Tho concert

programme was as follows:—Recitation, K. Colo; action song, junior girls; recitation, Mat Small; dance, K. Cole and B. Fitzgibbons,' action song, junior girls; piano solo, M. Brady; song, senior girls; recitation, ,R. Fitzgibbon; Irish jig, F. Cole and D. Brady; balloon drill, jenior girls; recitation, L. Brady; vocal duet, P. and J. Mcßrearty; dialogue, T. Moran and J. O'Neill; pianoforte duet, M. and E. Brady. His Lordship -tho Bishop, Father Leon, and brother priests .were entertained at afternoon tea by the sisters. ; KAIKOURA. Advice has been received by Mr James Davidson, that Dr. Keith Davidson anived in -London on June sth; Dr. Davidson ib to spend a period in farther study of his profession in Scotweekly euchre tournament ' at * BukAirban was well attended. Mrs J; , Kerr and Mr H. McConnell were the prize winners. The consolation prizes ,&wero awarded to Mrs E.'Lawson and %itiw* Peoples.,.;;/; ■■': : r, "■•:■"•-. J The dance at Suburban Hall, organised by St. Patrick's Sports' Committee, was a pronounced success, there being a large attendance* The music was. supplied by Mr W. Thomas, extras being played by Miss M. Warcham ana Mr K. Clarke. Mr S. Sharp© was M.C. A pleasant afternoon was spent at the Mrs R. T. Pope, Ludstono terrace, the occasion being a com afternoon in aid of a stall for the new vicarage fund. Mrs F. S. Warner won an amusing guessing competition. Vocal items were contributed by Miss, U. Pope and Mrs A. B. Clark, the former acting as accompanist. jA most successful social evening was held at St. 'Paul's schoolroom by the library subscribers. A programme of games, races, and ( competitions was held. Competitions were won by Miss Flower and Mr Morris (nail driving), Master Ludstone Smith, Miss Holland, *od Master George Ellis, (egg and rooon race), and Mrs B. Smith, Dr. Milfer, and Mr E. Flower (guessing). At the conclusion of the programme, file Rev. J, Q-. S. Dunn read the report off the Library Committee, which showed that at the commencement of > the period the library contained 736 ✓ Books and closed with 1262 volumes, #4B 14s 3d having been expended in securing additional books. Itj was decided to increase the subscription to ' 10s per year. , Songs were given by Misses Roxburgh, Evans, and Flower, t and pianoforte- solos by Mrs Crichton and ifiss Pope. A vote of thanks was 'passed to the performers . and those Vho} had assisted to make the function * success. ■"There was a large.attendance at St. Inter's schoolrooinoh Tuesday evening when occasion was taken to make a presentation, to Mr L. Hitchcock and Miss K. Wayland, on the eve of their marriage. Mr R. Gibson, on behalf, of ' tnevKaikoura Tennis Club, presented Misa Wayland with an eiderdown quilt f and the Sunday school scholars made i lor a presentation in the,form of a v ngned birthday book. The> vicar (Rev. " F. Saunders) presented' Mr Hitchjock with a silver tea service. The litter was also the recipient of a emming clock from the Masonic , ttnity. -\ At the sale of Mr'S. Andrew's Pen- _ msnja property, eight sections were ?" "old \t £6O per acre. Another block S«LSoId at £47 10s per acre. - & —- , k' ROTHERHAM. 1 opening day of the Amuri Golf -<;> *b' Tjthich has alreardy been postponed i~' °%i had to be postponed again on Wed.owing to the inclemency of the 6 recently-formed Literary and DeV{ |p>"Society held its opening evening „ **we hall, tho time being occupied by ■* <! *2^ 0m P tu speeches. There was an exattendance, and most of V v ™rb present acquitted themselves well. i tt >* ev * '• W ' p - D y er OCCU P ied tl,e e W]*&nd expressed his gratification at v BO many present. During the s>l *WQg three lady members /vere elect?H ft.t* 0 * < eompleto tho comniittee—Mrs l ai ra and ss j. Thonilfc* next meeting of the Society the form of a debate on the "Which is the more necessary isP'yV e wuntrj, horse or motor?" Mr ll T OBon WIJI S P eilk for tll{! llorS6 fllld N ' Boa S f °r thc motor - ' mfe£ SEPTON. team, at present lead»{Ss/W the competition, is drawn to (m<u on th -° Seftoii Domain touhen a keen contest is exTho first match between theee Wfitfs? ? es «lted in Tuahiwi winning by 18 to ml. The foUowing will reKowai. B. Powell, J. Price, W Ditfort, D. Boyco, L. <J. Wi!lian£, G. Jamfce, E. Binuie, E. MUler, G. B>'-.L Hughes, A. McNally, K. H. Binnie, J. Lunday, D. L. McGowan.

AMBERLEY. The following is the draw for the monthly medal handicap to be played °i> the Araberloy Links to-morrow*:— <"->■ v . C. Redpath. O. Johnston r . x. Campbell, S. Fro*- v. G. JMilton. V. Phodes V. W. Parsons. J. Hendron v. TT. .Tames, A. Parkinson v. J. Oxley, J. Mayo v. J. Stratton. • KIRWEE. At the fortnightly meeting of the Courtenay Social Club, the winners of the euchre prizes were: Ladies, Mrs C. McLennan Ist and Miss E. Seaton 2nd; gentlemen, Mr David Finlay Ist and Mr Seaton, jun., 2nd. A dainty supper was served by the ladies.

After a few very frosty davs, the weather changed on Mondav morning, when rain came up from the south-west. It continued to fall lightly most of the day, 14 points being registered. Tuesday was fine, with an easterly wind and a heavy fog in the evening. Early on Wednesday morning the wind again veered to the south-west, and rain fell all day, 33 points being registered at 5 p.m., making a total of 47 points. A spell of fine weather would be very acceptable just at present, as farmers are not able to get on with their team work owing to the sodden state of the land.

The members of the Kir wee Miniature Rifle Club have been engaged during the past fortnight shooting for a trophv presented by Mr F. L. MeKie. There wero seventeen entries, and those who qualified were: A. Williams (6) 29, F. Foster (2) 34, H. Foster (6) 31, A. G. Hart (2) 34, D. J. Smith (2) 35, Rev. T; Paterson (9) 28, J. Heseltine (6) 34, F. McNae (2) 35, Miss Guthrie (4) 32, R. McMeekan (5) 31, A. L. Stewart (4) 31, W. McLean (3) 35, A. Smith (5) 33, N. Kelly (5) 31, and J. G. Hamilton (2) 33.' In the final shoot-off J. Heseltine won. Heseltine also won the weekly challenge medal. The ladies' weekly challenge brooch was won by Mrs A. L. Stewart. . For the previous week's shoot Miss Guthrie .won' the challenge brooch and R. McMeekan tho challenge medal. HORORATA. Tho weather continues to be unsettled, heavy frosts being interspersed with rain. On Wer 1 v a total of 51 points of rain v rccd. Tho paddocks aro now * wet and! farmi work will be suspended for some time. At a meeting of the School Committee, Messrs D. Bruce (chairman) A. McKenzie, A. J. Harris, and P. 'Phillips were present. An apology was received from Mr R. Gray, ft was decided to support the Bible-in-€chools movement providing it did not come in school hours. •Mr W. Critchley wrote accepting the position of caretaker. The headmaster's report showed tho roll number to* be 65, with an averageattendance of 60. The secretary of tho Swimming Club wrote apologising for not being able to get his committee together in timo to meet the School Committee for the 'purpose of discussing ways and means of improving the bath: The matter will be left until a iater date. The resignation of headmaster was accepted with regret. At a meeting of the Hororata Horticultural Society there were present: Messrs Page, Jekyll, Harris, Pratt, Mrs Gray and Miss Eldridge. Mr E. Jekvll was appointed secretary in place of Mr W: S. Pratt, who resigned on account of tis oaxly departure from, the district. , ' HORNBY-ISLINGTON. A very successful dance was held in tho Orange Hall, Hornby, to raise funds for the proposed tour.of the Hornby Rugby League fifth grade team. The hdl .was prettily decorated with crs and balloons. The music was supplied by Mr Anderson, extras being played by Miss Lily Freeman,, Miss Jean Webb, and Mr Stamler. Mr E. Pearce-,'was M.G, Miss Jean Webb gave, two songs. :-A lucky-spot waJtz was won, by' Miss Lawrence and Mr Cullen. . Among the many- • present were: Mesdames J. Pearce, sen., Davis (2), Meale, P; Nelson, J. Kenworthy, M. Baker, McGirr, C. Lennox, W.Seibein, E. Pearce, Whit'ela'w, Woodhaih, Drummorid, Misses Lawrence.; Jessie "Stewart (Templetori), Dulcie Muir (Sockburn), Rose' Rogatski,'; Jean \ Wbbb,' Waverly Byron, Jean Simpson,. Myra Cooke, Thelma Lake,- Thelma -Meale, Lucy Garrett, Ivy Drummbnd,' Eileen Boyland, Jean Boyland (Sockburn), Maysie Still, Edna Palmer, Doris Griffiths, Annie McGarry, Tira Standeven, Elsie Standeven, Una Worts, Dulcie Mitchell, Margaret McGirr, Sophie Boyle, Lily Freeman, Louie Hepburn, Evelyn Price, May Burgess, Messrs Bridges, sen., P. Nelson, A. Hayes, J. Kenworthy, F. Ellis, P. Waites (Belfast), A, Cullen (Riccarton), C. Goodman (Prebbleton), C. Lennox, D. 'Lennox, W. • Davis, N. W. Seibein, W. Woodgate, R. Lyall, M. Bridges, W. Stamler, D. Longley, J. Burgess, B. Neville (Riccarton), P. McIlwraith, L. Cooke, H. Spicer, R. Woodham, W. Muir, F. ' Williamson, S. Minards, E. Ibbotson, E. Pearce, J. Stewart, sen., C. Stewart, J. Stewart, R. Stewart, P. Whitelaw, W. Freeman, R. Freeman,, J. Carter, J. Knight (Templeton), M. McDonald, N. Freeman, Ealam, A. Pearce, E. Pollock, R. Still, Willan, C. Baker, L. Glen (Riccarton), F. Tippett, L. Down, Neil Down, R. Henderson, R. Parsons, R. Barnel;t, and M. Walker. AKAROA. I The Akaroa Football Club is losing two of its prominent active members this week in Messrs Hubert Collins and ' Leslie Parris. Both men were entertained by the club on Wednesday evening at a "smoke-oh." Eulogistic references were made to their work for the club and to their athletic careers generally. The chairman (Mr T. E. MeKenzie) presented each with a suitable token of esteem and goodwill and wished them! both good luck and prosperity elsewhere. Mr Collins has for some years been assistant foreman to the Borough Council, while Mr Parris has been on the staff of the local Post Office and is now receiving, promotion to.. Christchurch.-

Miss Tilly Orme, cider daughter of Mr and Mrs A. W. Ornio, of Robinson's Bay, whose marriage takes place to--day, has been the guest of honour recently at functions arranged by friends. One of these took place in the Akaroa. Presbyterian Sunday school and another in the Robinson's Bay Schoolroom. On each occasion there was a. good attendance, Miss Orme being the. lecipient of a fine collection of useful articles for the future home. At both functions the Rev. F. J. Tylee extended to Miss Orme the hearty good wishes of all concerned for her happiness.