NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19141, 26 October 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr C. 1 Jennings, J.P., a first offender was convicted and fined 10s for being drunk and disorderly on the main street. Mr V. Purcell, of the staff of the Union Bank of Australia, left on Monday for the North Wand on his annual vacation. ~ The committee of the North Canterbury Cricket Association met yesterday, Mr H. A. Bennett presiding. It was decided to play the match for the Sub-Association's. shield, at present held by the North Canterbury Association, against the Malvern Association, at Sheffield on November 24th and 2oth. An offer from the president, Mr H. A. Bennett, to give a cup for annual competition between the junior A grade teams was accepted, and Mr Bennett was warmly thanked for his generosity. The existing' junior cup will now be competed for by the junior B grade teams. A motion was passed thanking Mr J. H. Ballinger for services rendered to the Association for many years as a member of the executive.

Advice has been received that Mr J. E. Hartland, late of the New Zealand Railways, and Mrs Hartland, who have been touring England and the Continent during the past two years, have booked their return passage to New Zealand by the Rhnutaka, leaving on November 10th. They expect to arrive in Wellington on January 4th. The committee of the Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, Mr C. I. Jennings presiding. Twenty-two new members were elected. The sectional reports were regarded as very satisfactory ._ The tennis section showed exceptional promise of a successful season. The section is not entering any teams in the suburban competition, but is arranging matches with other clubs. The croquet section also has a very strong membership this season, and the question of providing extra lawns will have to be dealt with sooner or later. Club tournaments have been arranged for prizes given by Mrs Jennings. The annual dance of the Rangiora Football Club was held in the parish hall on Monday evening, and in spite of the very unfavourable weather conditions, there was a very large attendance. ' A lucky spot dance was won by Mr N. Robertson and Miss Murphy. Very enjoyable music was supplied by Hunnibell's orchestra. Extras were played by Messrs G. Mehrtens, N. Robertson, and D. Duskie. During the evening, the president of the club, Mr C. W. Tyler, handed to the captain of the senior B team the Helmore Cup, which is competed for annually. Supper was provided by a ladies' committee.

A meeting of the committee of the Northern A. and P. Association was held yesterday, Mr Colin Mcintosh presiding. The secretary of the Tuahiwi Maori Queen Candidate in the Elmwood School Carnival Queen Contest was granted permission to canvass for the sale of tickets on the day of the show, provided a stand fee was paid. A letter from the Cyclone and C4ate Wire Company, in • reference to tariff matters, was received, as owing to tlie Act being passed it was too late to be dealt with. The resignation of Mr A. C. Pulley was accepted. Messrs N. D. Campbell and D. Rodgers were elected members. . It was decided to extend the date of the closing of entries to 5 p.m. on Friday nest. _ It was agreed to ask the Rangiora County Council to prohibit, the parking of cars on Ashley street north. The clerk was instructed to ask the' Mayor to invite the business people, to close their premises from 11 a.m. on November 4th. Tlie treasurer's statement showed * debit balance of £47 6s 9d.

KAIKOURA. A.farewell social was tendered to Mr Robert Hamilton, who has retired from the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative •Association after 25 years' service to go into business on. his own account. Dr. R. L. Withers, who presided, and Messrs T. Stringer, J. Davidson, R. Gibson, S. O'Callaghan, J. Murray, F. Warner, E. Gray, Brown, Bartholomew, and O'Malley spoke in eulogistic terms of the guest and wished him success in the future. During the evening items were contributed by Messrs F. Warner, T. Charters, R. Hamilton, A. S. Robinson, and R. Clarke. Mr Hamilton was the recipient of a cheque at the hands of Dr. Withers. . Mr Wilkinson, of Nelson, is interesting himself in the Garden of Memories. * . , In the Hapuku Hall on Saturday night, Mrs J. Mcllraith, a teacher m the school for over eight years, was entertained and presented with a purse of sovereigns and a travelling rug, Mr Mcllraith with an inscribed, goldmounted pen, and each of the children with an appropriate gift. Messrs J. Warner, T. Harle, and the Rev. Father Hanratty made eulogistic references to the departing guests. During the evening, songs were contributed by Mr F Warner, Mrs A. B. Clark, Miss A. Burt, and Master Howard, and an elocutionary :item by Miss Elder. The children gave a pretty action song. Music was supplied for the dancing by Messrs W. Thomas. E. Sco% R. Clarke, W. Harris, Mrs S. T. Harris (violin), Mrs Milligan (piano), Misses M. Mackle, and M. Eaton. Mr M. Harnett acted as M.C. The death occurred on Sunday night of Mrs George Hamilton, of Hapuku. The deceased was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Honian, of Murchison, and had resided in Kaikoura upwards of 23 years. She is survived by her husband and three sons. A south-west storm set in on Sunday and continued throughout the night, hnil and snow falling. The hills are covered with a very heavy mantle of snow, which is' low down, and the conditions are cold and showery. The combined schools' sports had to be postponed indefinitely, the Domain being too wet for children's sports. A large number of people attended the jubilee services at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and evening, the Rev. W. McAra, of Sumner, preaching Services will be held during the present week.

HANMER SPRINGS.

The advancement of Hanmer Springs was furthered last week when the electric power was made available to householders for lighting purposes by the Public Works Department. Consumers must provide and install their own meters before they may use the power for domestic purposes. As the time for the use of the power for this purpose is limited to the daytime, radiators will be of little use to'anyone. So far, the supply is available only to those who have already applied for it, as the Health Department wishes to reserve power for future possible requirements, but no doubt arrangements will be made for further supplies when the new building areas are disposed of and the demaud for the power increases. There was a good attendance at a dance held in the Hanmer Hall on Saturday night to assist the Church of England building fund. Music was supplied bv Messrs A'yling (piano) and Herbert (piano). Mrs Stevenson played au extra. Mr K. Forrest was M.C. A notice appeared in the Gazette of October 13th stating that the following gentlemen had been appointed members of the Hanmer Springs Domain Board: Messrs Jas. Ashton, Geo. Berkeley Hickman, Charles A. Lahmert, Geo. Lucas, Jas. Manson, Phillip McManaway, and Godfrey 0. Eutherford. Mr and Mrs T. Maher entertained a number of friends at their residence, "View Brae," Hanmer Springs. A very pleasant evening was passed in games and dancing, interspersed with musical and vocal items. The latter were given by Mrs W. Boy, Mrs P. Breckon, and Miss V. Slater. The music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs P. Breckon and Mr J. Ayling. A lucky-spot waltz was won by Miss D. Teart and Mr W. Paterson, and musical arms by Miss M. McKay and Mr T. Maher.

CULVERDEN. Culverden seniors met Eotherham. on the home ground on Saturday, and won by 9S runs. Culverden made 182 for eight wickets (E. Powell 64, N. Walls 55, and C. Murray 34, retired), and Eotherham 34 runs (W. Thomson 20 and C. Moor 42, not out). Tho ferry bridge across the Waiau river, on the road from Culverden to Hanmer Springs, has been re-decked and is now open for traffic. Some time ago the Eailway Department investigated the matter of speeding up the service between Waiau and Christchureh. A representative of the Department discussed the matter with the Amuri County Council and stated that in order to make the line profitable, it w:is intended to run two trains from Waiau to Christchureh, and two from Christchureh to Waiau every day. So far nothing more has been heard of the matter, but it is hoped ere long that the Department will make a move in the direction of altering the existing arrangements.

CHEVIOT. At the annual meeting of the Cheviot Cricket Club Mr D. Geo. McDonald presided. The report and balancesheet, the latter showing a debit balance, were read and adopted. The following officers were elected: —Patrons, Messrs G. W. Forbes, M.P., J. H.L. Hiatt, and G. L. Rutherford; president, Mr D. G; McDonald; vice-presi-dents, Messrs S. E. Pettengill, .E. Rutherford, N. Rutherford, S. / B. Clifford, R. G. Westenra, W. A. Macfarlane, J. K. Macfarlane, G. Abbott, W. A Douglas, E. Winskill; club captain. Mr R. G. Westenra; vice-captain, Mr E. Rutherford; committee, Messrs T. McDonald, A. Smith, F. S. Wilson, C. D. Crossley, J. Crossen, J.Scott; selection committee, captain, vice-cap-tain, and hon. secretary.; hon. secretary, Mr E. Marshall. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr D. McLaren for the use of 'the-ground. The secretary was requested to get in touch with the Waikari, Waiau, and Kaikoura Clubs regarding matches. At' a meeting of the Cheviot branch of the Farmers' Union, the president (Mr G. Abbott) presided. Mr Black (president) and Mr Fisher, of the Culverden branch, by invitation find, addressed the meeting on matters concerning the organisation of branches north' of the Ashley river. It. was decided to participate in the suggested organisation. The final of the series of euchre parties and dances was held in the Spots wood Hall. The winners were Mrs F. H. Upston and Mr N. Wilkinson, the consolation prizes being awarded to Mrs. P. Fitzgibbon and Mr J. Abernethy. The aggregate prizes were awarded to Mrs N. Wilkinson and Mr V. Barnes. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mr C. H. Davies. Extras were contributed by Miss A. Upston and Mr P. A. Barnes. At the annual meeting of the Cheviot Croquet Club officers were elected as follows: —Patroness, Mrs G. W. Forbes; president," Mrs E. Savage; vice-president, Mrs D. McLaren; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs J. T. Road; committee, Mesdames C. John--ston, G. Widdup. J. Williams, G. M. Truman, D. McLaren. R. G. Archer, <ind Mrs Crispin; auditor. Miss A. Dent. The subscription for the year was fixed at ss. It was decided to_ accept (tentlemen members if any desired to join the club. It was agreed to put down a first-class lawn and to improve the present lawn in order that matches with visiting teams may be played.

ASHLEY BANK. The residents of Ashley tenderod a valedictory social to Mr, Mrs, and Miss Eileen Bowbyes, who are leaving the district. During the evening songs were given by Mrs W. Mayer, Miss D. Schmidt, and Mr F. Bailey. Miss Elsie Timms, on behalf of the Sunday School scholars presented Miss Bowbyes with a xylonite hand mirror as a small token of their esteem. The Rev. N. Blakiston spoke of the excellent work done by Miss Bowbyes as organist of the Anglican Church and superintendent of the Sunday School. Mr C. Downing, on behalf" of the' residents, then presented Mr and Mrs Bowbyes each with an easy chair and Miss Bowbyes with a silver tea service, on an oak and silver tray. He spoke of the good work done by Mr and Mrs Bowbyes, especially during the war years. Miss Bowbyes had been invaluable in helping with dance muse and acting as accompanist at concerts for the past twelve years; also she had been captain of the Tennis and Basketball Clubs, and would be greatly missed from the district. Mr Bowbyes suitably responded. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr W. Mayer, and spirited music was supplied for the dancing by the Sefton Jazz Band. Extras were played by Miss Xora Downing and Mr Mayer.

OHOKA. A notable departure from Ohoka was that of Mr T. Ramsay, who, having sold his business to Mr Chamberlain, has moved to New Brighton. He and Mrs Bamsay will be much missed, for as well as being captain of the cricket club he was secretary of the old Hall Committee, of the miniature rifle club, and a leading member of the football club, while Mrs Eamsay was a prominent worker of the Methodist Church At a meeting of the committee of the Ohoka Hall Association, Mr A.. Duniek was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Ramsay, and Mrs Knight was appointed agent for the letting of the hall and custodian ot the keys. It was decided, to get estimates for the enlargement of the porch at the entrance of the hall, T.iul to provide. therein a suitable room for tho pictnxa gxhibitionjt __ - . -

TAI TAPU. The lady collectors, Miss N. Earnett, Mesdames Pearson, Page, Jas. Michael, J. J. Willian, J. S. Macartney, and J. Wallace, were entertained by Mrs Suckling at her home recently, when the very satisfactory sum of £lO 16s Sdpiwas collected for the British and Foreign Bible Society. An apology for absence was received from the president, Mrs McLachlan. A. letter was read from Mr Hilson, Christchureh, acknowledging the letter of sympathy received from the Branch in the death of tho late Miss Cooper (organising secretary), one advising that Mrs Shea-Lawlor also, of. Eangiora, had been appointed. temporarily to take the- late Miss Cooper's place. .:.■■.'■. The Tai Tapu B cricket team played a match/ against Weedons B team on Saturday, at Rhodes park, and defeated them-by 24 runs. Weedons, batting first, made 99 runs, the best scores being: Phillips 29, Hulston 21, Ellison 18, Hutton 14. W. Walls took five wickets and A. Larcombe 3. Tai Tapu made 123 (Walls 42, Larcombe 20, F. Hanschild 19 not out, E. Blowers 16).. For Weedons B. D. Cross took five wickets for 27 runs> Allison three for 2, Hulston one for 1. Afternoon tea was provided by the home team. A cold, stormy time was experienced during the week-end, and Labour Day. Heavy rain, with snow and bail showers, fell,,and the boisterous wind did much damage to fruit trees, and gardens. The rain itself was most welcome, and will do a lot of good.

HALSWELL. On Saturday evening the recently fonmed cricket club commenced a series of progressive euchre parties. The following were the winners:—Ladies: Mrs Hobson 1, Mrs H. Hayes 2. Men: T. Wilhelrm 1, Mr H. Hayes 2. ELLESMERE. At the fortnightly euchre and dance the prize-winners were MrsT. Mallett and Mr P. Wilson. Those leading for the aggregate are Mrs and Miss Elfprd (equal), Miss P. Elford second, a*nd Messrs H. Fletcher and E. J. Burt. SOUTH MALVERN. The South Malveru Cycling Club held a race over a 12-mile course at Coalgate' on Saturday. There were 12 starters in the men's race and five in the boys' race. The placings in the senior race were:—A Wells 1, A. I. ■Charles 2, H. Tailing 3. Fastest time, H.' O'Connor. The junior race resulted :—R. Todd 1, T. Tarling 2, H. Hamilton 3. Fastest time, R. Stuart. Miss Thelma Weastell, of Glentunnel, is spending a holiday in Sydney. The stormy conditions which ruled here over the week-end will be long remembered for the severity of the cold and the violence of the squalls of hail, snow, sleet, and rain. Commencing on Friday night, a strong nor'wester sprang up and brought heavy rain with it. Saturday was windy but fine, and the nor'-wester had moderated somewhat. On Sunday a light sou'-wester was, blowing and rain began to fall'about 7 a.m. As the day advanced conditions became more stormy and wintry, and in the early afternoon snow began to fall. Before nightfall the clouds lifted temporarily, and it was noticed! that the hills had received a heavy coating of snow. On Mondav morning snow lay on the flat to a depth of about an inch, but was soon dispersed by the high sou - wester blowing. During Monday violent squalls, accompanied by cutting hail, were mingled with bursts of fitful sunshine. Yesterday the wind had moderated, but a strong southerly was 'still blowing. The rainfall since Friday totalled 1.47 inches.

KIRWEE. Playing in the Malvern Cricket Association's competition on Saturday, Greendale A met Kirwee A on the Kirwee Domain, when thclocal team were defeated by (32 runs. Greendale A made 121 (E. Frew 42, W. Dean 26, J. Eudd 13, and F. Needbam 13 not out), and Kirwee A 59 (P. Boulnois 23 and R. W. McMeekan 10 not out). For Kirwee, A. Anderson took two wickets for 29, P. Boulnois one for 36, A. Eopef four for 31, and G. TVitte one for 17. For Greendale, E. Frew, seven for 29, ana E. Clucas, three for 19, took the wickets. The Weather has been stormy and cold and the ranges are covered to the lower levels with snow. A total of 1.26 inches of zain. has fallen, stage Friday

BROADFIELD. At the fortnightly euchre tournament and dance in aid of the School prize fund, the prizes were won as follows: Ladies' prize, Miss D. Bray 1, Mrs J. T. Gallagher 2; men's, Mr H. Lack, sen. (Lincoln) 1, Mr Jas. Woodward 2. The music was supplied by Mr L. Stace and Mr J. T. Gallagher aeted as M.C. WEEDONS. The Weedons Cricket Club defeated Tai Tapu on Saturday by 53 runs. Weedons made 131 (Drayton 58, Davison 22, Marshall 10, Saunders 11), and Tai Tapu 78 (Head 28, Macartney 10, Eainey 11 not out). For Tai Tapu, Dowker and Head, and for Weedons Davison, Drayton, Walker* and Curragh secured., the wickets. ■: - HORORATA. Playing in the Malvern Cricket Association's competition, Coalgate visited Hororata on Saturday afternoon, and were defeated by 34 runs. Hororata made 90 (H. Hunt 25, J. E. Thorne 14, V. Owen 11), and Coalgate 56 (S. March 13, G. Willis 20). Bowling for Coalgate, Dr. McK. Dickson took, four wickets for 48, and E. Charles six for 33, and for Hororata A. J. Patterson nine wickets for 21 runs, and A. Harris one for 19/ • The School Committee has decided to continue the euchre parties for an indefinite period. On Saturday night the attendance was again very good. The following were awarded prizes: Ladies, Mrs M. Thorne 1, Mrs H. Parker 2; men, Mr John Mackenzie 1, Mr T. Murfitt 2. A company of Christchureh artists, under the direction of Mr W. S. .Clayton, is giving a concert in aid of the local Tennis Club this week.

KOWAI BUSH. At the euchre tournaments held in the Schoolroom during October, prizes were won by Mesdames Guest and Belcher, Misses Vaughan and Smith,. Messrs Buchanan, Burnett, Rodgers, and Hemmo. The weather took a wintry turn on Friday, when heavy rain fell all night. On Sunday morning the wind veered to the sou'-west, and brought with it heavy rain, which changed" to snow later in the morning. By night the ground was blanketed with four inches" of snow. On Monday the weather continued wintry, with snow falling- intermittently. SOUTHBROOK. Mr and Mrs A. Young entertained the members of the Sauthbrook Sunday school in the Methodist Sunday school grounds. The time was spent in games and other forms of amusement. Before breaking-up, the Rev. C. Blair, on behalf of all present, thanked Mr and Mrs Young for their thoughtfulness in giving them such a very pleasant afternoon. DARFIELD. On Saturday afternoon Darfield A met Sheffield A in the first round) of the competition. Darfield won by 140 runs to 76. For Darfield! It. G. Robinson made 15, L. A. Westwood 11, W. Sommerville 22, Geo. Revely 15, H l . Otten 39, and J. Millard 21. H. Edbrooke took four wickets for 20 runs, G. Revely three for 22, Groves Revely one for 3, and J. Millard two for 10. For Sheffield Q. A. Wright made 40, T. McKenzie 18, C. Innes 3. J. Gunn 2, and H. Ferguson 2. C. Innes took three wickets for 24 runs, J. Gunn three for 57, Q. Wright one for 13, and R. Gunn two for 17. The Darfield and Greendalo B teams met at Groendalc, Darfield winning by 135 runs to 54. Bowling for Darfield R. Westwood took five wickets for 9 runs, P. Reveley two for 16, T. Cooke two for 9, A. Wilkes one for 8, and M. Anderson one for 4. On Saturday night the weather broke, when heavy rain fell, which continued throughout Sunday. During Sundav afternoon and night sleet and snow'fell. On Monday morning the hills were covered with snow, and the weather was bitterly cold all day. The rain will do good to the crops and arass. as the ground was getting dry from the nor'-westers experienced last fl-eek.