MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18407, 13 June 1925, Page 5

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON.

GENERAL NEWS. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Ashburtou Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held in the lodge-room on Thursday night, Bro. G. Ede presiding. Sick pay amounting to £l7 -la Scl for 10 brethren was passed for payment, and accounts for £3099 8s 9d were also passed. Three cancjidates were proposed for membership, and two were initiated into the Order. It- was resolved to send Bros, fc'arney and Broker letters of sympathy' in their sad bereavement. The officers for the ensuing term were installed by P.O. Bros. E. Childs and J. Donaldson. After lodge a social hour was held. Sailors' Society. Mrs R. Galbraith presided over a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Ashburtou branch of the British and Foreign Sailors' Socio ty yesterday ■ afternoon. Before proceeding with the ordinary business, Mrs Galbraith. referred in feeling terms to the recent death of Mrs R. Stock, who, for a number of years, had been a valued member of St. Stephen's choir, and had also, taken great interest iu the Women's Guild and other organisations in the town. A motion of sympathy was carried in silence, the inem- ! bers standing. j A number of musical items were tbeu given, and :t pleasant hour spent in social intercourse. Methodist Choir Concert. To supplement the funds of the new Cliurc-h Ladies' Guild bazaar, members of the Baring square Methodist' Church' choir, together with a number- of friends, gave a successful concert iu the church on Thursday night under the baton of Mr H. A. Humphreys. The attendance was very, good, and each item was well received." The Rev. T. W. Vealic presided, and the programme was as follows:—Part, song ("Moonlight") by the ehoir; pianoforte solo ("The Rustle of Spring'.'), Mrs T. H. Lush; duet ("Sincerity"), Mrs H. J. Constablo and Miss E. Prentice; part song ("The Image of tho Eose"), Mr W. Corbet.t and male members; solo "(Sundown"), Mrs A. Black;. monologue, Miss E. Harries; quartette ("The Rosary"), Mrs W. It. Higgins, Mrs J, 11. Millar, Misses C. Pollock and Prentice; solo ("Hills of the Homeland"), Mr W. ti. Bishop; duet ("Farewell to Summer"), Miss Harries and' Mrs Lush; part song ("In this Hour of Softoned Splendour"), the choir; violin solo ("Raff's Cavatina"), Mrs T. H. Lush; part song ("The Trum-, peter"), the male members; solo ("A Little Coou's Prayer"), Mrs J. H. Millar; chorua ("Sleepy Maori Moon"), the young ladies; anthem Lord God Omnipotent Reignetli"), the clioif. I Winter Show. | Compared with those of last year, the figures for the 1925 Winter Show which •will be conducted under the auspices of the Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society in tlvo Arcade o» June 19th and 20th, show a decided decrease, there being a drop of 257 f the figures of the previous year. In spito of this the entries total 1137, and the success of the fixture will -not be retarded. t The decrease is more noticeable in the needlework schools'. competition, poultry, and' dogs. • There is an increase of 8 in tlW'Woking section. Tfio following ;are the 1925 figures, with those of last year in .par,onthesd^r—Butter, v 10 (11);. rr'fijt,. ;,8 (.0) ; .-hojieyj. audr, .preserves, G

(20">; cooking. 13S (l-"0); dressed ponltry'eggs, 0 (12); roots aild garden produce, 176 (174); needlework, 114 (189); soldiers' classes, 9 (7); schools' competitions, G7 (135); photography. 9 (14)j technical classes, 1 (1); poultry. 407 (460); cats, 43 (57); dogs, 9S (120). Golf. The following is the draw for the medal round to be played on the Ashburton golf links to-day:—Boot. v. Grieve, Carter v. Fleming, Bushell v. Fraser, Tresidder v. Laing, Kemp v. Hickman. Birnie v. Dunlop, Easterbrook v. Brophv, Sealv v. Taylor, E. McGregor v. F. W. Watt, Ambrose and Smith, ifcKae v. Orr, Harper v. McSherry, C. Bonnington v. North, Bovce v. McDonald, Tucker v. Munro, Graham v. Lawson, E. Brophv v. L. J. Watt, Fisher v. Marker. Magistrate's C6urt. Messrs W. H. Rundle and K. Clark, J.P.'s, presided at the sitting, oil the Ashburton Magistrate's Court-yosterday, when judgment for the. plaintiff by default for the. amount claimed, with costs, was entered in each of the following cases:—O. Ilefford and Co. v. 0. .Smith, £1 7s 6(1; G. Hcfford aiicl Co. v. K. W. Ashton; Buxton and Thomas v. W. Fitzgerald, £!) 7s 4d. MAYFIELD., In the Band Hall on Wednesday afternou and evening, a. special effort was made in connexion with the .\laylield Methodist Church to increase thu circuit funds. It took tho Jornv of a bazaar and high tea. ' From start to finish tlio halt was crowded, . and the people spent freely. Tho t£a was a record one, Loth as to nunibers_ and takings. The butcher's shop did a roaring trado disposing of two line bullocks, and six fat sheep given for the occasion. A largo quantity of grain, produce and coal found ready buyers. Valuable prizes were offered for the competitions, the childrcns' and young ladies' competitions creating great amusement. The following; were the stallholders:: Produce, Messrs Bennett and Scown; fancy goods, Mesdames Dillon and Scown; sweets stall, Misses Edis and Hyde; fruit salad, Mrs Allen; butcher's shop,. Messrs I,ill and Dunstan; art gallery, Mr H. Bsaumont; wood sawing and nail driving competitions. Messrs Parker and Oafcley;» tea tables, Mesdaroes Williams, Oakley, Hyde, Holland, Belsliaw, Beaumont, Bennett, Painter, Misses Beddick, and Hawkins, Mr E. Bennett, Mrs Tarbottom. During the evening tho Rev. Belshaw thanked all those who had in the least contributed to the success of tho day. The fund' benefited to the extent of £9O.

The lirst .of a series of socials in aid of the Anglican Church Building Fundwas held in tho Band Hall, Mrs McIlraith *vas hostess and carried out her duties in a most affable manner. The evening was spent in dancing and a number of interesting items by the children. The Mayfield Orchestra -supplied the music, a large number being present. The following was the programme: Pianoforte solo. Miss Madelvn 'Johnston; -song, Miss Kathleen Sewell; song, Miss Mabel Harrison: sons, Miss Gladys McJllrajth: R6ciitation, Mr Maxwell Jackson; song,* Miss Jessie Duff, After supper the prizes were distributed. The vicar, after eulogising the qualities of the hostess, brought an enjoyable evening to a close. HINDS. The Hinds Hall was crowded on Thursday evening when a social was tendered to Miss Hampton by the Hinds Ladies' Hockey Club. Mr J, Cook, president of the club, referred to the good work done by Miss Hampton as a player and as secretary. Miss Fulton, club captain, presented hor; with a beautiful silver teapot and the best'-..wishes"-' of the' c1ub,.Jß.,, C. Maideris,': president ■ ofc^Hia'ds 1 Athletici, Glub, prcsontcd 'her with a" s.Uver cream-jug-and sugar basin. ia ; recognition of! her ; work' ns ' •for the ladies' events at the annual sports. Mr H. L. ChisiiaH, on. behalf: of the football club, presented the guest with a Doulton palm bowl and a jug, as a token of appreciation for ser-' vices rendered to the club at social gatherings. Mr J. Davidson, on be-, half of the residents of Hinds, presented Miss Hampton with a beautiful 72 piece dinner set. He referred to ! her Christian life, her association with the social events of the district, and Ver home life. Mr W. Hampton suitably responded After supper, dancing was resumed. Music was» supplied/ by Mrs "Whiting, Messrs A. Cormaek, E. Beckloy, and W. Dcllow. The duties of M.C. were carried our. by Mr C. I*. Kcid; Miss L. Paterson acted as secretary. A "kitchen evening" is to be tendered to Miss Hampton at the vicarage. .• ...

MOUNT SOMERS. On Thursday afternoon the humidity , was below 60 and the' dew point 23 degrees, almost/. sure indications of tho' snow which fell to a depth of over an inch during the night.. At the time, however, there was not a cloud in tho .. sky and a bitter north-west wind was, blowing. The ovening clouded over with -very stormy looking olouds round the moon, but conditions again by iriovning. The ranges around now have a Tory heavy coating, as far as tho eye can reach. On Wednesday evening a party from tho, Asjjburton Referees' Association gave a demonstration of Rugby rules. Mr Chapman was chief spokesman, and illustrated his remarks by means.or a blackboard, getting front rank support from Messrs Grieve, McLaughlan, and Douglas. At the conclusion' of a very interesting address the visitors weio accorded a vote of thanks. RAKAIA. OiT Thursday evening, in tlie ToVf F Hall, a vei-y successful concerc ff»s given in aid of St. Ita's Convent Schoo . Although the weather was very cold the hall was well filled. The stage was, prettily decorated with evergreens. | children's contributions v/ero particularly popular and credit is duo to then teachers for careful training. In® opening' chorus was nicely sung by the school children. Instrumental selections were girvcn by Mr 11. McDonald (sylo* phone) .ind Misses M. McMmara(.piano): and Mr M. McDonald (violin) songs bv Messrs W. and 1 L. Toojncyj piano solo by Miss V. Fox: recitations bv Mr Jack Connolly; stop dances by Irene McAnultv; humorous vocal duct t>v Wi:inie O'Reilly and Julia Brown; piano duet by Misses D. Kennctt and M. Henderson: instrumental trio by Misses M. Mci Donald (banjo) A. Keane , (violin), and Mr H. McDonald (piano) j humorous dialogue by Pat and Juu ß ' Brov. n. Several character _ancj action) songs were given by the children, and "The Recitation," an amusing play by tho bovs, and '*The Ghost in the Kitchen" "by the senior girls, caused considerable merriment. Tho accompaniments were played by' Mrs Toomey and Miss M- McNamara. Tho Revi iathei Price, on behalf of St. Ita s School, thanked the performers ! and all who had helped '.to make the concert a success. The weeklv meeting of the Jlakaia, Young Peonle's Mutual Improvement Society was held in the Methodist Church on Thursday evening. In spite of the wintrv weather and counter-! attractions, there was a good attendbailee'. Prizes wcro pffcred for the best) costumes, and the winners were: Ladies, Miss Itita Lee and Miss J?ttie Hopwood (equal); gentlemen: Mr ». J- • Henderson 1, Mr P. Basher, 2. . A very ] enjoyable evening was spentin parlour . ; games,! music and .competitions. A J guessing, competition, was won by Miss j M. Newman. <