NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19138, 22 October 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. At a meeting held at the conclusion of the weekly practice, the members of the Rangiora Brass Band decided to withdraw from the Temuka contest in view of the uncertainty as to whether Mr J. Annand's services as bandmaster will be available during the Christmas holidays, when the contest takes place. At the installation of officers of the Star of Rangiora Lodge, 1.0.0. F., N.Z., N.G. Bro. J. \V. McLeod presided. The D.D.G.M., Bro. C. H. Brown, assisted by Bro. J. McCullough, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand and District officers installed the following officers: —N.G., Bro. M. S. Smith: V.G., Bro. R. B. Giles; Treasurer, Bro. E. I>. Rowe, P.G.; rec. secretary, Bro. J. McKay; financial secretary, Bro, R. W. Smith, P.G. Bro. C. H. Brown, D.D.G.M., presented Bro. E. I>. Rowe with a framed Past Grand Certificate, and congratulated him on being the first Past Grand of the Lodge. After the meeting the visitors were entertained at supper. "The Sunset Derby," a thrilling romantic comedy of the:, racing track, is the attraction at Everybody's, Town Hall, this evening, wherein Ben Lyon and Mary Astor play the leading roles The acting of the gifted principals, who are now very well known to patrons of .the Town Hall, is delightful in every department, young Lyon especially giving a spirited portrayal. Box plans are at the Bristol Piano Co. and day sales are at the Golden Gate confectionery shop ROTHERHAM. To-day Botherham plays Culverden seniors at Culverden. The Botherham team will be selected from the following:—W. Thomson, E. Tritt, F. Gra, ham, H. Palmer, J. Gibb, C. Danielson, C. Moor, R. Halkett, R. Smale, D. Thorn, H. Young, N. Ross, J. Bachelor, N. Palmer. At the final meeting of the season of the committee of the ' Botherham Hockey. Club, Mrs N. Halkett, president, was in the chair. The secretary said the club was in a sound financial condition, the balance-sheet' showing a substantial credit. "Votes of thanks were passed to all those who had assisted the club during the season. HAWARDEN. A public meeting, convened by the Plunket Society and the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, was held in the Hawarden Hall on Thursday evening. Mr J. W. Wright, in opening the meeting, explained that a portion of the funds collected to build the. Memorial Hall was earmarked for a public library and space in one room had been reserved for that purpose. After a good deal of discussion, a committee consisting of Messrs J. W. Wright, W. Adams, M. Quinlivan, Rev. J. Thomas, and Mrs J. K. Forrester, and Mrs W. T. Rutherford was elected to take in hand the forming of a library. Judging by the promises of donations and nooks, the venture should be a huge success, < and a boon to the district. The Rev. J. Thomas was elected librarian. The annual subscription was fixed at 10i. , SCARGILL. A very pleasant social evening w held in the Alexandra Hall, when the residents of Motunau and Scargill took the opportunity of bidding fareweft to Mr R. R. Lochhead, who-is leaving the district. Progressive euchre occupied the early portion of the evening, followed by a short proframme of musical and other items. Ir Lochhead, who has been farming in the Scargill district for the past twelve years, was made the recipient of an envelope containing a substantial sum in notea. Complimentary remarks were made by several speakers, and Mr Lochhead very suitably responded. WAIPARA. The Waipara-Omihi Plunket Society held a dance in the Waipara Hall on Wednesday evening, when there was a fair attendance. Music v was supplied by Mrs Ferguson (piano) and Mr Hall (violin), extras being played by Miss R. Hall and Mr Chamberlain. Mr A. Ferguson made an efficient M.C. A dainty supper was provided by members of the Plunket Society. VIEW HILL. Under the direction of Mr W. S. Clayton, of Christchurch, a concert was given in the East Oxford Town Hall in aid of the Tennis Club. An interesting programme was greatly enjoyed, the singing of Miss I. V. Agassi? and the pianoforte solos of Mr Ivan Pernn being much appreciated. Those taking part included: Miss I. V. Agassiz, Mr Cyril Poulton, Mr W. S. Clayton, Mr Ivan Perrin, Miss Amabric, Mr McKnight, and Mr Holmes. Mr F. Gorton, president of the View Hill Tennis Club, thanked the members of the party for their valuable Assistance, so willingly given. Supper served hy members of the club brought a mo°st successful evening to a close.

SEFTON. In the Sefton Methodist Church the Rangiora Branch of the Ladies' Auxiliary held their monthly meeting. Mrs Blair, the president, opened .the meeting with Bible reading and prayer. Letters were read from the Sisters m Samoa and the Sister in charge of the Maori Missions, North Island, after which a most enjoyable talk was given by Mrs Peters on some places, she had visited in England and foreign missionaries whom she had met. At the close a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker, after which the Sefton members dispensed afternoon The weekly euchre tournament in the school on Thursday evening was well patronised. The prizes were won by Mrs I. Champion and Mr D. Morris. HORNBY. A- very largely-attended and most enjoyable children's fancy dress party 'iras ..heVT.in St. Colomba's . Sunday school room. Indians, golliwogs, tramps, clowns, bakers, Chinese mandarins, and butchers vied with each other in captivating dainty fairies, Eed Cross nurses, and witches. Mrs H. Jones, of Prebbleton, assisted by Miss .Ton.es, awarded the prizes as follows:—Prettiest paper frock on girl under 12 (special prize presented by Mrs Bartley), Beth Spicer (Folly); most original, Joyce Bush (Green Salad), Len Garret (Golliwog), fihoda Kopperley (Wedding Cake), Jack Willan (Baker); two youngest on floor in fancy dress, Horwell (Butcher Boy), Janet Wehdelken (Clown). Other prizes were awarded to Mary Huffadinc "(Pierrette), Jim Purvis (Tramp), Owen Black (Danger Signals), Nola Joyce (Balloon Girl), and Kay Richards (Wood Elf). The children indulged in games until 9.30. A sumptuous supper, which • was provided- and served iby.the members of St. Colomba Ladies' 'Guild, was then partaken of, after ■which the adults danced until midnight. :The music was supplied by Mr BainfbridgeV orchestra. Tho proceeds are I -to be used to augment the Sunday school Tprize fufld. . :.":.;'. ' . .

AKAROA. At the quarterly meeting of the Akaroa Hospital Ladies' .Visiting Committee, Mrs J. N. Waddell occupied the chair. The secretary, Mrs A. M. Moore, read the report and said that a reading desk, giren by Mrs J. C. Hay, of Pigeon Bay, had come to hand and was proving ivory beneficial to patients. It was decided to hold a gift shop day on December 10th. to augment the committee's funds. Playing off in the semi-final of the men's championship of the Akaroa Golf Club on Thursday, F. G. Armstrong defeated W. E. M. Jacobson after a good contest. The final will be played this week between F. G. Armstrong and F. R. Davis. The ladies' championship has also reached the semi-final stage. Those remaining in are Miss E. M. Jacobson, who plays Miss B. DJacobson, and Miss M. Jacobson plays Miss J. Lelievre. The local hotel and boarding-house, keepers report that they have already received an unusually large number of enquiries for accommodation during the Christmas holidays. ASHLEY BANK. At the final progressive euchre for the year there was a Very large attendance. The lady's prize was tied for by Mrs P. O'Connor and Miss D. Schmidt, with 26 points, Miss Schmidt winning the pla3'-off. The men's prize was won by Mr C. Downing with 28 points. The aggregate prizes for the last six nights were won by, Mrs B. Bailey with 146 points and Mr 0. McElhinney wit?. 141 pou+s. The runners-up were, Mrs Robertson and Mr E. Miller, each 139 points. After the evening's play a dunce was . held, music being supplied. by Misses E. Bowbyes, E. Criglington, T. Peach, and Messrs H. Schmidt and W. Mayer. LEESTON. . A. match was fired recently on the' Leeston Miniature Eifl Club's range between a team of Leeston citizens and the second grade team of the c" b, the club team giving five points per man handicap. After an interesting shoot, the citizens won by two points, the totals being 260-258, A roturn match will be fired at an early date. While assisting to adjust the jaws of the Ellesmere County Council's stonecrusher in a shingle pit at Southbridge yesterday, Mr James Greenan, of Doyleston fell and suffered injuries to his back and severe bruises. He was attended by pr. Volckman and conveyed to his home. WEEDONS. There was a large attendance at the fortnightly euchre party held in the schoolroom. The winners of the priaes were:—Ladies: Mrs J. Allison, 1; Mrs J. Watson, 2. Men: Mr J. Watson, 1;' Mr Muir, 2.