NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18423, 2 July 1925, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. The fortnightly euchre party, under the auspices of the Celtic Club, was held on Tuesday. The prizes were won by Mrs L. Mor'an and Mr C. O'Neill. The funeral of the late Mr C. A. Cunningham took place yesterday at the Anglican Cemetery. There -was a very large cortege notwithstanding tho wet and wintry weather. The funeral was a very representative one of early settlers, friends coming from Christchurch and all round North Canterbury. The service at the gravesido was conducted by the Rev. J. F. Feron, assisted by the Rev. F. I'. Fendall. Representatives of the Anglican Church, Masouic Lodge. BoTough School Committee, Stock Department, and other bodies were present.

KAIKOURA. There was a large attendance at St. Paul's Schoolroom on Tuesday night, when a social was held by the Bible Class. A community sing proved a popular item. Mrs A. B. Clark contributed a song, and Mr S. J. Mogridge a violin solo. The accompanists for the evening were Misses A. Flower and Hollands and Mr E. W. Flower. The dance organised by the Hapuku Hall Committee proved a pronounced success. The music was supplied by Mr Ellis Scott, Mrs S. T. Harris, and "Miss Mounscy. Kaikoura lias suffered from, the cold south-west weather during the last few days.

SEFTON. The Seftou Methodist Church held its anniversary services on Sunday. In tho afternoon the Rev. C. Blair, tho Superintendent of the circuit, preached. There were special hymns by the choir, and a duet by Mrs McArthur and Mr H. Ford, of Christ-church. At the evening service, the Ecv. "W. B. Cuming preached on the need of cnthusism in religious life. The offering for tho day was in aid of the trust funds. On Tuesday evening the anniversary was continued when a tea meeting was held in tho Rink Hall, when nearly 150 people sat down to tea. After tea a concert programme was provided by the choir of tho Rangiora Methodist, Church. The Rev. W. B. Cuming presided, and a short address was given by the Rev. C. Blair. The secretary of the trust reported that £166 was in hand towards a new church. Several anthems were given by the choir, and solos by Miss Thelma Ayers, Mrs Baillie, and Mrs Maunder. Two quartets were given by members of tho Ayers family, and a duet by the Mesdames Withers. A monologue was given by Miss Vivian Taylor, and the Tlev. C. Blair, Mrs Blair and Mrs 0. J. Smith gave recitations. In spite of the coldness of the weather there was a large and appreciative audience. A very hearty vote of thanks to the Rangiora choir was carried hy acclamation.

HALSWELL. The final of the Football Club euchre and dances was held in the hall. The winners were:—Ladies, Miss M. Kelly 1, Miss E. McDrury 2; gentlemen, Mr H. Hayes 1, Mr E. McDrury 2. The aggregate prizes were won by Miss C. Collings with 97 points, and Mr F. It. Wilhehn with 104 points; The dance music was supplied by Miss D. Moore and extras wore played by Miss N. Eaglesomc.

TAI TAPU. Pigeon matches Tinder the auspices of the Tai Tapu Gun Club were, held last?week, with the following results:— First sweep of six birds—W. Anderson, sen., 6 bird 6, 1; W. Anderson, jun., 5 birds, 2. Second sweepstake, of six birds—A. Sharp 6 birds, \V. Anderson . 6 birds, C.. Anderson 6 birds. In the evening a smoke concert was held for the purpose of bidding goodbye to Mr J. Coiisar, an old and very popular member of the ; cluh. Nearly 100 guests were present. Mr J. Macartney presided. The following toasts were honoured:—"Kindred Sports," "Tai Tapu Gun Club," "Visitors," "Performers," "The Chairman." Musical items were contributed by Messrs A. Hunnibell, Hopa brothers, W Chambers, P. Dowker, H. Pym, and recitations by Mr F. Thompson, D. Mugford, and H. Pym. Mr Macartney, on behalf of the members of the club, expressed the regret of all present at parting with Mi' J. Cossar, who had so generously helped in any movement for the good of the district. He then presented him with a case of pipes, tobacco pouch, and razor, all suitably engraved. Mr Cossar, who was greeted with cheers, expressed his thanks to his many friends.

OKAIN'S BAY. The progressive euchre tournament was continued last week, when there was a record attendance', in spite of the inclemency of the weather. AU I the games were keenly contested, the winners being Mrs \V. Moore (Hickory) and Mr Keg. Mason. The consolation prizes fell to Mrs Percy Harris and Mi. Jas. Boleyn. Supper was handed round, after which the floor was cleared for dancing, music being supplied by Mrs W. llobmson, Mrs S. H. Thomas .and Mr G. Graham. Those present were: Mrs G. Harris, Mrs J. Boleyn, Miss Linda Mason, Mrs P. Harris, Mrs S. H. Thomas, Miss R. Haines, Mrs E. Mason, Miss S. Harris, Mrs W Moore (Hickory), Mrs Reg. Mason, Miss D. Harris, Mrs E. Moore, Mrs Arnold Ware, Miss Leila Mason, Mrs E. Hall, Miss Betty Boleyn, Mrs Alan Mason, Miss Sylvia Mason, Mrs W. Robinson, Miss Winnie Robinson, Miss Maude Hartley, Messrs Arnold Ware, P. Harris, F. Mason, S. H. Thomas, Reg. Mason, W. Robinson, H. Mason* E. Spurr, E. Hall, Jack Mason, E. Mason, J. Harris (senr.)j George Harris, J. Boleyn, G. Graham, Chote, . L. Hartley, L. McEwan, W. Moore! (Hickory), L. Craw (Chorlton), R. j Mora, H. Tibbots, W. Harris (junr.), j It. Haines, Joe Haines, G. Moore. | Miss Lorna Harris is on a visit io her sister, Mrs Donaghcy (Lyttelton). Miss Rita' Mason has returned from a visit to Christchurch. MAIREHAU. The Mairehau Hall was crowded when a send-off social was tendered to Mr and Mrs R. Meynell, two old residents who are leaving for the North Island. The first part of the evening w -as taken up with a musical programme given by Misses Rogal, Faulls, Sott, Mrs Sibbald, Messrs Bain, Ormantiy, Groome, Woodward, Elwood, and iUaddings. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Waugn, Misses Sheehan and i>. Beck. On behalf of the residents of the district, Mr W. J. Walter presented Mr and Mr* Meynell with a silver tea service suitably inscribed. Mr Walter spoke in high ternis of the splendid work rendered by the guests of the evening during the war period, and also in anything pertaining to the progress of the district. Messrs A. Cusworth, L; H. Wilson, A. Beck, and W. Waiigh also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr and Mrs Maynell. On rising to respond,

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Mr and Mrs Maynell were loudly cheered, and the audience sang "For They are Jolly Good Fellows." Supper was supplied by the ladies of the district, and afterwards dancing was indulged in to a late hour. Fw a number of years the management ft-f the Mairehau Hall has been under the control of" the Patriotic Committee. ' This> committee is now disbanding and a public meeting will be held to elect'a Hall Committee.