NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18425, 4 July 1925, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

KAIAPOI. The annual ball of the Kaiapoi branch of the Eeturned Soldiers' Association, held in the Drill Hall, Kaiapoi, last evening, ' was a most enjoyable function. The ball has always been one of the most successful of the an nnal dances held in the town, and the inclement weather did not interfere to any great extent with the attendance, a large number of Christchurch visitors being present. The hall and supper room were prettily decorated for the occasion, multi-coloured streamers, flags, and baskets of foliage being festooned from the ceilings, while tho walls were effectively panelled with flowers and greenery. With the extra lighting installed the general effect was most attractive. Much appreciated dance music was supplied by an orchestra comprising Mrs Rinaldi, Misses Elder and Allison, and Messrs J. Wylie, C. Brockelbank, W. Lintott, W. R. Lintotl, and C. Green. The M.C. 's wero Messrs G. and A. Hirst, L. Poarce, and J. Jowers. The Management Committee is to be congratulated on its efforts to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of those present. Members of the committee were: Mesdames J. Gordon, W. G. Clarke, R. W. Wylie, J. S. Baker, T. R. Leithead, S. J. Richards, F. Richards, L. B. Evans, H. Mcintosh, K. Mcintosh, jun., Misses, M. and J. Stark, P. Pearce, G. Mcintosh, M. Purdic, V. Papprill, and A. Busby. Tho president of the Association, Mr J. Gordon, and Messrs W. H. Stark, W. G. Clarke, and M. V. O'Donoghuo also deserve credit for strenuous work in assisting to organise the function. KAIKOURA. The County Council meeting had to be postponed until July 10th, owing to only three councillors attending, the flooded rivers preventing others from getting to Kaikoura. The members of the Land Board inspected the Waimanarara river yesterday morning, and met settlers, who complained that there was danger of valuable land being washed away if something wero not dona to confine the river to its original course. The Board members are marooned hero for the present, and no doubt they will visit Gabites road and other property in which the Land Board is interested.

A very pleasant social gathering took place at the Club Hotel on Thursday, Mr and Mrs Wilson inviting a number of friends to bid farewell to Dr. Miller. A most enjoyable time was spent, -vocal and instrumental items being contributed by everyone present. Best wishes wero extended to Dr. Miller. HANMER SPRINGS. The following are the meteorological records for June taken at the State Forest Service Station-, those for the same month last year being given in. parentheses:—Temperature in shade — mean maximum temperature 45.8 deg. Fahr. (50.73), mean minimum temperature 29.4, (33.63), approximate mean temperature for the month 37.0 (41 .'6B), mean daily range of temperature 16.4 (18,1), . extreme maximum temperature on 10th and 11th 58 (64), extreme minimum temperature on 17tb 18 (23), extreme range of temperature for month 40 (-41). Exposed thermometer's mean terrestrial radiation 23.7 (27.2), minimum terrestrial radiation on 17th (24 deg. frost) 8 (16). Wind, average daily velocity for month 29.6 (100.6), maximum velocity for month on 33rd 200 miles (690), mean amount of cloud for month (0--clea-r sky; 10— overcast) 6.2 (4.86). Rain .-total rainfall 8.21 inches (4.80), number of days on which rain fell 15 (13), inaximum raiiffall in anv 24 hours on the 2nd 1-7*5 (1.37). Bright sunshine: 85 hours (180J hours), maximum 7 hours on 9th and 22nd (6J hours). Days without record ed sunshine 14 (6). Bays with, frost 27 (24). Mr Melville 0. Turton, who was, employed at St. James Station for several years during his father's management, and who has latterly been temporarily in charge, left recently to take up a position in Messrs Dalgety and Co.'si stock department.

WAIPARA. The rainfall for the month, of June was above the average, 541 points being recorded, making a total of 1622 points for the six month? ending June 30th. Stock on the whole are •wintering fairly well, as, in spite of the wintry conditions during the last month, there has been, a certain amount of growth. Especially is this noticeable in the fields of young grass and oats. Wheat and oats that were sown during the month of May are showing well above the ground and promise good yields. The Government have started to build the overhead bridge at the local railway station, which will fill a longfelt want. OHOKA. At the adjourned meeting of house- ] holders to elect a, School Committee the j following were elected .-—Messrs O. ItCooke (chairman), L. Hansen (secretary), H, H. Martyn, Mesd&mes Hansen and Salkeld. At a combined meeting of the trustees of the Hall and the Hall Committee, it was decided that ail business should be transacted by the committee. The fortnightly socials run by the committee continue to be fully attended and the profits are to be expended in improvements to the ventilation and sanitation of the hall as required by the Health Department. Attendance in the school is slowly but steadily increasing, and if the average attendance, / which now exr ceeds SO, continues, a claim can be made for a fourth teacher. WAIKUKU. At tlie Waikuku Miniature Rifle Club's weekly shoot the scores were as follows i-r-A. Lovegrove 70, P. Lukis (x>, B. Ellis 64, E. Robb 04, L. "Whitlow 70, N. King>6B. A. Ellis 68, W. Garnett 63, A. Maodonald 70, J. Ilobb 70. A watch, presented bv Mr McMillan, was tied for by A. Ellis and L. "Whitlow with scores of 200 each. A- Ellis won in the shoot-off with a score of 70. The members of the Methodist Church Ladies' Guild held their first monthly meeting on Wednesday, Mrs Morgan presiding. It was decided to give a concert in the "Waikuku Hall. Afternoon tea was provided. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Griffiths. McCausland senior, K. McCauslnnd, Morgan, C. Morriss, J, Morriss, Unut, and Miss Orchard. COALGATE. The rainfall for the month of June was .3.46 inches, llain fell en 15 days and the heaviest fall was 86 points on Juue 2nd. Eecords hare been kepi at Coalgate since 1916 and at Hoinebush since 1909, a period of 16 years, and last month's: fall has exceeded anything recorded in that time for the" same month. The average fall for June over the IC-year period is 3,01 inches. Some high falls recorded during the month ! of June in past years were: 1911, 544 | inches, and 1910, 4.19 inches. The lowest falls recorded for June were 1916 1.0-1 inches, 1923 1.06 inches. The fall for the samo month last jear was 1.94 inches.

HORORATA. A public farewell social of a dual nature was held in the hall to hid faretrell to Mr and Mrs Wilson (who ara cne of the oldest residents of the district) and Mr and Mrs Pratt. The hall was tastefully decorated with I streamers and evergreens. The' music was supplied by Mrs Cntchley. Words of appreciation of the guests were spoken by Mr Bruce, on behalf of the school committee, the Her. Roberts, representing the English Church and tennis club, Mr Boyle, the football club, Mr T. E. Pearson, the golf club, Mr H. Oliver, Farmers' Union and Racing Club, Mr Jekvll, the Horticultural Society, Mr W. *R. Oliver, the returned soldiers, Mr Jack Ironside, the swimming and hockey clubs, and Mr Morland, the cricket club. Mr lloberts asked Mr and Mrs Pratt, on behalf of the public, to accept a wallet and its contents with their best wishes. Mr Pratt suitably responded. In the absence of the. Rev. Bates, Mr T. E. Pearson asked Mr and Mrs Wilson, on 'behalf of the public, to accept a wallet with its contents. Ho also handed Miss Vera Wilson a small present. Mr Wilson suitably responded, after which all present stood and sang "For They are Jolly Good Fellows." At this stage, Miss Nelson, on behalf of the Presbyterian Church, asked Mr and Mrs Wilson to accept a rug as a small token of the congregation's esteem. Among the many present wore : —Mr and Mrs Pratt and 2 children, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Miss Vera Wilson, Mesdames Barrett, Jekvll, Adams, Oliver, Jones, Tuer, Bailagh. Carter, Morland, McGregor, McGarry, Keltie, Ironside, Chapman, 'Crump, Timmiugs, Nelson, Simons, Loekes, Pearson, Painter, Humphries, Misses Ironside (2), Oliver (2), Bogal, McKenzie, Gray, Kellaway, Simons, McGregor, Eldridge, Hockridge, Prestige, Jessiman, Ward, and Humphries, Messrs Hockridge, Simons (2). Oliver (3), Boyle, Adams, Barrett, Ironside (2), Parker (2), Bruce (2), Phillips, Mooar (2) Creighton, Smith, Thorne, Keltie. Timings, Harris. Pearson, Morland, Kellaway (2), McGarry, Hight, Owen, Milne, P. Wright, Jekyll, Prestidge, Pickering, McHugh. Patterson, Lewis, Ballagh. Harris (2). Gray, Page, Nelson, McKenzie, Crump, Painter, and others. Mr and Mrs Pratt left by car for Hokitika on Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Wilson leave for Levin on Tuesdav next. Mr Walshe has taken Mr Pratt s position for a month (relieving'). KIRWEE. In spite of wintry weather conditions, a large number of people met at the Kirwee Agricultural Hall, tho occasion being a farewell social to Miss Carrie Sloan, who has for some years held the position of head teacher at the local school, and who iB leaving to take a position on the staff of the Papanui school. During the evening, songs, recitations, and musical items were given by Mrs Browning and Mrs Stewart, Misses Guthrie, Frizzell, Dunn and others. Mr Frizzell (chairman of the School Committee) spoko in eulogistic terms of the success Miss Sloan had achieved in the school, of her good influence in the district, and the general regret expressed at her departure. Ho then presented Miss Sloan with a handsome leather suit-case on behalf of the residents. Mr B- .McLean spoke of the keen interest Miss Sloan had taken in the sports of the district, and handed her a manicure set from the members of the Kirweo Football ■ Club. One of •the senior scholars then presented Miss Sloan with a pretty marble bedroom clock in the shape of a horseshoe. Miss Sloan thanked all .present for their gifts and kind wishes. Another social will be tendered to Miss Sloan by the old pupils of Kirwee.