MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19139, 24 October 1927, Page 7

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. ] THE GALA. The main oval has been converted into- a veritable canvastown for the Advance Ashburton Association's annual gala to-day. The heavy rain of yesterday, did not damp the keenness of the promotors, nM last evening they were optimistic as to the weather prospects. The organiser, Mr \Y. H. Amos, stated, that in-the event of-a continuance of the rain-this-morning, an executive; meeting would be called, at an. early hour to decide which was the best course to adopt. Cycling and Athletic Club. The annual meeting of the Tinwald Cash Cycling and Athletic Club was held ou Saturday night, when Mr A. Wakelin presided. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £4. The following officers were elected: Patron, the Hon. Mr Nosworthy; president. Mr J. H. Grigg. Fifteen vicepresidents were elected ; secretary, Mr P. Brown; treasurer, Mr F. Aldridge; auditor, Mr A. Wakelin; committee, Messrs Aldridge, "Wakelin, A. Pratlev, J. McGinn, T. McAvery, L. Arnst; handicappers, Messrs A. "Wakelin, F. Miller; timekeepers. Messrs J. Donn, F. Curtis, jun. It was decided to hold a nine-mile members' r«oe on November 19th. Dances. To augment the Funds'of the sports and countrv queens (Miss Aline McClurg aiid Miss E. Brown) respectively, a dance was held in the High School on Saturday night, under the- auspices of the Old. Pupils' Association and tho High School students and staff. There was a record attendance, and about £l2 was netted. Music was implied by Mac Donald's orchestra. A successful euchre tournament and dance were promoted in the interest of the Hospital Queen (Miss Ngaire Eainey) on Saturday night. There was a large attendance. - Card prizes were won by Mrs A. Thompson and Mr A.Daurdie and a competition was won by Mr E. New. The music was supplied gratuitously. •Thrown Prom a Car. A small. boy, a son of Mr S. Pratley, Ashburton, received a deep cut on the side of the head, necessitating stitches, as the result of being thrown from a car. "When the machine was turning a corner the lad. was leaning against tho door, which opened under the pressure of his weight, and he was thrown on to the road. Rain. Heavy rain set in about 11.30 on Saturday night and with the exception of "a break of about two hours, continued throughout yesterday, and showed no signs of clearing at a late hour last night. ' Snow and sleet fell intermittently during the evening. Band Concert. Under the baton of Lieutenant H. J. Osborne, an excellent programme was submitted to a fair attendance m the Theatre Royal last night, and in addition, items were given by Miss i Phyllis Andrews and. Messrs J. Maybury and F. Andrews. Church Parade. A • parade of all military units in the Ashburton district comprising territorials, mounted rifles, and/ senior cadets headed by the Christchurch Bugle Band, paraded to the Methodist

Church yesterday morning where the service was conducted by the Rev. K-. | B. Tinsley. , Tennis Clubs Open. The Ashburton and Baptist Tennis Clubs hekl'their official opening -on Saturday afternoon, when there--were large gatherings present. The president of the Ashburton Club, Mr F. Seldoiv in declaring the season open, referred to the good financial position of the club. The season was officially opened on the Baptist courts by the vice-president, Mr G. Meddius, who expressed pleasure at the large number of young people taking part in the game. A motion of sympathy was carried with the president, Mr J. Cow., in his illness, and hopes were expressed for his speedy recovery. . Queen Carnival. The latest iigures in connexion with the voting in the Queen Carnival, available on Saturdav, were as follows: Sports (Miss McClurg") 4323; Country (Miss Brown) 4060; Hospital (Miss Bainey) 3900. Garden Party. The picturesque grounds surrounding the residence of Mrs H. Chapman, Willowby, were the scene of a successful garden party on Saturday, promoted by the Methodist Church for the social welfare work, and also with the object of augmenting the Circuit and Ladies' Guild funds. There was an attendance of about 250 people from Ashburton and surrounding districts, and in addition to the large variety of stalls, games and competitions were played. During the afternoon the stalls were well patronised, and the function was a thorough financial success. A selection of musical items was given by an orchestra under the direction of Mrs, W. Marshall, of Hinds, those contributing including the Misses McKenzie and Miss P. Lill. The princpat stallholders were as follows: Refreshments, Mesdames G. H B Lill, B. Witherell, Crossman, Cross, fl nd 'roung lady helpers; plain work, Mesdames K. J. Chapman, W. J. Euticott C. J. Bosevear, G. Barr; fancy work, the Misses Lill, Misses Stoddart, and Miss G. Chapman; sweets, Misses ■E Pratlev, and A. Frampton; produce, Mrs L. Godman, Messrs 6. Chapman, L. Gorman; bran tub, Misses McKenzie and E. Hayman. CHICKET. The 4.*hburton County Cricket Association contested. Ashburton A v. Tinwald. Flavins at Tinwald against the home t^m, i Ishburton A recorded a .win by 106 runs. bS first. Tinwald compiled .0 runs, Ashburton replying with 2b6 runs. TINWALD. First Innings. W\ Bradv, c Harper, b Johnstone .. 0 H. Drennan, cJ. Xicoil, b .. , A. Gourley, c Johnstone, b Brady . . 1 .! „;ffihU,Wk bThomas - s W. O'Grady, b Harper •• -.8 B. Clothier, not out • • • • Extras • ■ ' ' ' - -r, i- T ° ta \n«ilv<!is—C. Brady took five Bowling Anal>-.s l one UvQ 24? c! S G. for 5, W. B. Thomas one for S. ASHBUKT0 X A. Firsfc Innings. <-> r Ha'Der. b Drennan . . . . 48 t' INlcolEc Huffan, b Millichamp .. 25 B. b O'Grady • • ..54 i:S!onfb r linich amP :: :: ? \v R Thomas, retired ■• .. .7 ffle Brady, b Stephens o E E. Jones, not out • .. .. U Extras •• •• ..11

Total • • • • • • 266 Bowline Analysis—H. Millichamp took two wirkets for 36 runs, B. Drennan one for 39, r McNicoll one for 30 A. Stephens o'ne &V 25 C° Huffan one for 20, W. O'Grady «no for 31, W. Brady none for 43, A.' Gourley none for 13, A. CclviUe none for 16.

Aafcburton B. v. Mayfield. The match on the Oval between Ashburton B and Mayfield was won by the former by 'll4 runs to 85, the teams comprising ten men each. MAI r FIELI>. First Innings. Penrose, sea., b Stephens . . ~ 10 Penrose, jun.,- run out . . "' 2 Green, c Charles, b Bentley- o Guinay, |C Stephens, b Bentley .. J* Boveley, b Charles :■ .. • • 21 Craig, c sub., b Charles .. ..IS Cole, c Nicoll, b Charles . . • ■ „ Orchard, lbw, b Bentley . . .. 0 Sewell, c Hanratty, b Bentley ■ • -J Jameson, not out ... • • 1 Total .. ....... 85 Bowling Analysis—Stephens tool: one wicket for 33 runs, Bentley four for io, Charles three for 9. - ASHBURTOX. First Innings. Bentley, b Green ... ; • ° Stephens, b Green . . '•" ii K. Nicoll, c»Penrose, jmi., b Penrose sen. 23 Judge, not aut .. .. •' o* Charles, cW. K., b Penrose, sen. . . -j> B. Lane, run out . . ''■ 2 Hanratty, b Green .. "5 A. Lane, b Reveloy . . ° Pritchard, b Reveler . . " o Extras .. • • • • -" Total for eight wickets .. H-* Bowling Analysis—Green took three wickets for 33 runs, Guiney none for 39, Penrose, jun., two for 22, Pritchard none for 10, Reveley two for one. Junior A Grade. In the junior A grade High School defeated Fairfield by three wickets and 67 runs. In their ilrst innings Fairfield, who batted first, made 62 runs, to which High School replied with 133. Fairfield in the next innings produced 92 runs (V. Willis 15, Drennan 20, G. Willis 21), to which School replied with 88-runs for seven wickets (Mc- ■ Sherry. 19, Pawson and Biggar 16, Kerr lo). In 'the '.match between Rakaia and ist. Stephen's, at Rakaia, in the junior A grade, Rakaia in their first innings made 129 (O'Connor 44, Murray 10, Watson 31, Lawlor 10, Hawkesworth 12). St. Stephens knocked up 52 (Feeze not out 19, Morrison 13). In their second strike Rakaia 1 Compiled 89 for seven wickets (Butters 18, Hawkesworth 13, .Watson 12, Murray 21). The best bowlers for St. Stephen's in Rakaia's first innings were W. Patching, who took two wickets for 33 runs, and K. Fowke, live for 28. In St. Stephen's second strike C. Skevington took four wickets for 13 runs and O. T. Lawler took four for 28. Bowling for St. Stephen's,-in Rnkaia's second innings, I*. Fowke took three wickets for 15 runs, D. Little two for 5. and R. Muir one for ST. Junior B Grade. Piavin? at Lauriston in the junior B grade the home team defeated Celtic by- two wickets and 163 runs. In the first innings they made 214. In their first innings for the loss of eight wickets Celtic replied with 51 Tuns, and, going in again, compiled 70 runs (H. Leunon 14, Kopney 18, Turner 20). Bowling for Lauriston, Cromie took two wickets for 4 runs. In the junior B grade Tinwald defeated Methven, at Methven, by 91 runs. In their first innings Tinwald made 147 rims, and a further 65 in the- second (E. Bell 19, Carroll 12). Methven replied with 64 runs in the first (Anderson 13, Gauntlett 14), and in the second strike they made 57 ("Watson 20, Anderson 10). Elfle Shooting. The third club match of the season, which also constituted the first shield match, was fired by, the Waianui Defence Bine Cluo on Saturday in ideal weather. The prizes wero given by Messrs E. H. Orr, C. Crawford, and A." Bennett. The conditions were seven shots each at 500 and 600 yards. Details :-

Clay Bird Shotting. Tbe Ashburton Gun Club fired a series 01 matches on Saturday, but owing to counter attraction, the attendance was not so largo as usual. Some good performances were recorded although conditions were not of the beat. - ■ , The first match was a. six-bird sweepsia^ 6 and resulted as follows: J. Dmmmoad 6, J. Mora .i, S. Kaox 5, A. Bray 4, J. T. Corbett 4. 15-Bird Handicap. S. Knox, 211121221112211 •• 15 . J. T. Corbett, 011013111021111 .. ■■ r ; 3. Mora, 1010101110112U .. •• " A. Bray, 01121010111021 .. ■• }] J. Drumrnond 111121002010211 •• u 12-Bird Sweepstake—Knox 10 K. Jaclsson 9, E..Wlit9 9, Corbett 8, Bray S.

Nine-bird Sweepstake— Corbstt 9, Bray 8, Drummond 7, Jackson 7, Knox 7. Final arrangements were made for the Canterbury clay bird championship, which is to be held at Ashburton next' Saturday. Entries are stated to be-coming in woll, including some from Obristchurch, North Canterbury, Springaton, Lyttelton, Timaru, St. Andrews, and Waihao Forks. H. Grennoll, last year's champion, will also be present. Shooting will onen at 10.30 o'clock, with a £2O open match, to be followed by the. championship oven'. MAYFIELD. The. annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held in the church on Thursday evening, the Moderator, the' Rev. A. D. Kirkland, presiding over a, good attendance. The session clerk reported on. the. year's work. A new church 'which had, been built at Oarew was opened on Julv 21st. A Sunday school had been opened at Carew. and was conducted by Mr Kirkland and Miss Barton, and also a new senior Bible class had been established. Bible lessons had been started in the day school and were conducted by Messrs Kirkland and Jamieson. The average attendance at communion was 66.. There were three marriages and seven baptisms during the year The church committee \reported that they had given the envelope system of collection a trail, but they were forced for the time being to adhere to the old system. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £3O 12s 3d, The sustentation fund was made up as follows: Mayfield £9O Os 6d, Ruapuna £3l If, Carew £33 2s, Lismore £23 10s.. The Bible class balance-sheet showed a credit of £1 16s. The president of the P.W.M.U. reported that they had heldsix meetings, and there were 13 members. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £2 7s 9d. The superintendent of the Sunday school (Mr P. McDowell) reported that there were 35 scholars, with an average attendance of 2S. The primary division was progressing favourably, there being 16 attending. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £4 2s on the vent's working. The treasurer of the Carew Church Committee {Mr J. Cormick) reported on the finance of the Carew Church The sum -J £392 13s 4d had been raised in donations, and £2OO was being borrowed. The contract price of the new church was £583 0s 4d; there was now a credit balance of £o 8s lOd. The congregation congratu: lated tba Carew people on their progress and enthusiasm in building such a handsome church. A comprehensive rote of thanks was passed to all who had helped the welfare of the church. Officers for the ensuing year were ejected as follows: —Treasurer, Mr A. V. Barrett; secretary, Mr J. W. Early; committee. Mesdames H. Lamb. J. Brown, J. A. Fleming, G. Murdoch, and Messrs H. C. Barton, G. Johnston. W. Millar, R. Oaklev, J. Riley, J. Brown, H. Lamb. R, B. McMillan, R. McClay. and C. Sewell. Messrs G. Murdoch, junior, G. Lamb, and G. and D. Johnston were appointed platef bearers for the year. It was decided | to give the envelope system another >trail. A motion of svmpnthr was pass, ed to Mrs D. J. Mcllraith' in' her ill* ne*?.

MOUNT SOMERS. At a special meeting of the Mount Somers branch of the Plunket Society, held in the Library on Friday afternoon, there were present: Mesdames K. Nosworthy (president), I. Peache, L. P-ebble, D. Stevens, J. Gorrie, W. B. Pope, E. B. Jfeill, P. H. Jones (secretary), Miss Ford, and Mr P. H. Jones (treasurer). The resignations of Mr and Mrs Jones as lion, treasurer and seecretary, owing to leaving the district, were accepted with .regret. Mrs L. Prebble was appointed hon. secretary until the end of the financial year. Mesdames E. Nosworthy, and Prebble -were ap-

pointed' trustees for the Society. Mrs Stevens agreed to arrange 'the nurse'a tycal visits as far as possible. A vote of sympathy was. passed to Miss A. Webster in the illness of her father. At the conclusion of business the president (Mrs Nosworthy) made presentations of a handbag to Mrs Jones and handkerchiefs to Mr Jones, and eulogised their loyal co-operation in the wtrk of the Society, especially that of Mrs Jones in her capacity as secretary since the branch's formation. She wished them all happiness' and in their new home. Mrs Jones was also presented with a bouquet of spring blossoms. The gues.ts fittingly acknowledged thei gifts. Friends of Mr \Y. T. Webster, will regret to learn of his serious illness, necessitating his removal -to \he Ashburton Hospital. After a few days' humid showery weather, a violent th •■lerstorm developed from the nor'-west early on Saturday morning. Heavy rain fell for some hours after 67 points being recorded at 9 a.m. As the rain was raw and was particularly heavy in the back country much snow was washed off the mountains. A3 a result, all srtfearns and rivers, from those regions have been flooded.

METHVEN Mrs T. I. McGregor, Spreydon, who. has been the guest of./ Mrs G. . "W. Woods, Barker's road, Methven, has gone to visit friends at Geraldine. Methven experienced one of the worst nor'-west gales for years on-Fri-day night and in the early, hours ot Saturday morning. Later, after,, p&als of thunder, heavy rain set in, SO points being recorded up till 9 a.m. on Saturday. ,'• <ln spite of .inclement weaiher, tne. third annual production of the Methven First Alarm Amateur Concert Party was greeted with an overflowing audience in the Public Hall on Thursday evening. Originally formed for the purpose ot assisting local deserving objects, - the concert party have not'spared themselves in carrying out the object -in view. On this occasion the effort was on behalf of the District High School Fund, and this will benefit to the extent of approximately £4O. Speaking on behalf of the School Committee during an interval in the programme, Mr Stanley Smith (chairman) expressed the grateful appreciation of the school for the happy result of the evening s entertainment and thanked the concert party for their valuable assistance m promoting the welfare of education in the district. The very high standard of the entertainment was readily recognised by an enthusiastic audience, whieii expressed itself in no uncertain terms, and the partv was as liberal in answerinc recalls. 'Very great credit is due to the Concert Party for the amount of work put into the preparation of the programme and to Miss Anne P. Duff, who once again proved her outstanding abilitv as a producer. Thanks are also due to Mr Len Allred and his orchestra, who gave their services gratis, and added not a little to the , enjovment of the evening. At the con : elusion of the concert the members ot the part/ and their friends were the guests of Mesdames W. H. McKee and W. Morgan "at a banquet, at which a lengthy toast-list was honoured. Opportunity was also taken to say farewell to Miss Daisy Hayes and Mr P.. J. Jenkins two members of the party who are severing their connexion with the district. The programme of the concert was as follows:—Chorus, "Some Show, the company; concerted number, "Riddles," Mesdames Stone, Shearer, Temple, and Messrs Temple, Jenkins, and Campbell; songs of the country, "Crown of the Tear." Mrs Temole and Miss Duff: "Floral Dance," Mr P. Jenkins e and company; "Come to 'the Fair," company; song, "I Climb the

Highest Mountain/' \ Miss G. Morgan; coster ■* burlesque, Mrs Temple, Miss Duff, Messrs.Stone, and Temple; song, Mr George i Petrie; "musical sketch, "Barber's Shop," Misses Duff - and Aitlien, Messrs Temple, Jenkins, Allen, and Stone; chorus, "The Cat and the Fiddle," company;. sketch, "Mr Green,"' Miss' Duff*. Messrs;Jenkins, Allen, and Temple; concerted number,, "Golf/'company; song, "Mike McGee," Mr Temple; old English songs, "Laokaday," Mrs Temple and chorus; "When Lady Betty Walks : Abroad," Miss-Duff and chorus; "To a Miniature," Mesda.mes Stone* Temple, and Miss Duff; sketch, "Silk' Stockings,''; Misses Hayes, and Morgan, Messrs Campbell and Tern-: pie;. musical sketch. "Father, Dear," Mr M. A. Stone.and -Co.; - Spanishscene, "Beneath Thy Window/' .Miss Duff, Mesdames Temple, Stone,' Messrs M. A. Stone, Temple,, ; and 'Jenkins; "In a Little Spanish Town," .'Mrs Shearer and company;: ''Barcelona,'' Mesdames Shearer, Stone, and company. ■ -

PENDARVES. The. monthly card 'tournament was* held by the Hall Commitee on Friday' evening, the - attendance''being good. Mr A.- P- Bruce controlled the games.; The ladies' prize was won by Miss Rita -Ironside with' 127 points, Mrs R. E. Hampton being second with 125, and ; Miss E. Doig. third vwi'th 122. _Mr-F. Ironside wpn-the men|s :prize with 143 points, Mr \V. Begg being second with 142, arid Mr R. Baynes (Seafield) third with. 141. A dance was afterwardsheld, the music being contributed by Mrs W. Misses. A.~and T>. Watson, and Messrs E. arid A. Rankin.

SEAFIELD. On Tuesday evening a euchre-party and 'dance' were held iti the Seafield Schoolroom, the proceeds; being'in aid of the Country Queen. Mr A. P. Bruce controlled the games 'and. Mr J. , B. Lambie acted as M.C: for the' dance.. There was a large number present .and the winner of the ladies'-prize was Miss B. Hurst with 100 points, Miss I. Clark being second with 93., The men's prize was won by Mr Allan Watson with 96 points, Mr J. Beattie being Becond with 92. The consolation prize went, to Mrs R. Baynes and Mr L. Colville. During the evening two competitions were held, "the prizes being given by Mr Curtis, Ashburto'n, and Mr Murdoch Bruce, Ashburton. Both these were won by Miss Betty Hurst. The music for the dance was . contributed by Misses I. and C. Bruce and E. Oregon'. . " .- Misses E. Gregory, and C. Bruce have been appointed ladies-in-waiting to the Country. Queen, Miss Elsie Brown ; ,

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