NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19146, 1 November 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. Mrs L. M. King entertained a number of friends at a very enjoyable party given in honour of. Miss Eva Leech. Tho drawing-room was gay with spring flowers,- and each guest brought a.gift of china as a memento of the afternoon. A lloye l competition was won by Mrs Kippenberger. Those present were:—Miss Eva Leech, Mesdames Strang, H. Heney, Potts, Tolmie. Prosser, H. Kippenberger, Low, L. Menzies, Misses Tim Fear, Rose Horrell, Joan Glasgow, and Nancy Morrish. At the raonthlv meeting of the W.C.T.U. Mrs Thwaites presided. Letters of sympathy in cases of illness were directed to be sent to three members. A small "bring and buy" sale held during the afternoon realised £1 10s. The president read a report on the -work among the Maoris in the North Island, and a collection was taken up for the Maori fund. • A. number of residents of the town, representative .of the golf and cricket clubs and other sports bodies, attended the funeral of the late Mr Reginald Warner, who died at the Christchurch Hospital after a very brief illness. The deceased was buried in the Bromley Cemetery. Mr Warner, who had reached l the age of 77 years, was well known in the North Canterbury district, where he had resided for many years, having at one time been in partnership with his brother-in-law, the late Mr Edmund Wilder, in the Ngapara run at Fernside. Mr Warner took a great, interest iu all gafues, especially cricket and more recently golf. He was a cousin of "Plum" Warner, the cricketer. Hie was born at Trinidad and educated at Clifton College. A ■ most interesting programme of pictures is to bo presented at Everybody's, Town Hall, this coming week, commencing with "The Whirlwind of Youth" at this evening's session. This is a comedy romance of youth, with Lois Moran in the leading role. Plenty of comedy and thrills leave the romantic interest in this picture, and make it one of the best of the lighter films of the year. On Thursday the comedy gem, "Kid Boots," with the original Kid Boots, Eddie Cantor, in, the title role, will be shown. Richard Dix and Mary Brian are the stars of "Knockout Reilly," which will be offered on Friday, a boxing classic if ever there was one, with tlie popular Dix giving a rollicking piece of acting in a thrilling and heart-warming story- On Saturday, at the matinee, "Lost at the Front" will be presented, with the one and only' Charlie Murray and the amusing George Sidney in the leading roles. The box plans are at the. Bristol Piano Co., and day sales are at the Golden Gate Confectionery Shop. KAIAPOI. At the Orange Hall the Returned Soldiers' Association tendered a complimentary social to the ladies who assisted at their annual ball. There was a. good attendance,, and a very jolly evening was spent in dancing to :nusic provided by Mr A. Johnston. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Papprill and Mr E. J. Corcoran. HANMER SPRINGS. A bogey match was played during the week-end by the members. of the Hanmer Springs Golf Club. A. Reid) was .the winner (2 down) and W. Paterson- second (3 down).;

CHEVIOT. An evening was given in honour of Mrs I. Beckett and her daughter, who aro leaving tlio district .to take up their residence in Christchurch; Mr T. Stevenson, on behalf of their many friends and neighbours, presented Mrs Beckett, with a set of crystal vases and •Miss Beckett with a manicure set. The toast of the "Guests of the Evening" was proposed by Mr C. G-. Abbott, who expressed the regret that was felt at their departure and a hope that they would have a pleasant retirement. Mr J. Beckett responded on behalf of his mother and sister.

SOUTHBROOK. On Saturday evening'the final of the Cycling Club's card socials was held in the Coronation Hall. There was a good attendance. The aggregate winners were Miss R. Lander and Mr A. G. Hunnibell. The prize-winners for the evening were Miss Drage and Mr F. Mcllwraith.

SEFTON. At the weekly euchre tournament the prizes were.won by Mrs A. McNally and Mr J. Binnie. The chairman announced that Mr and Mrs A. Johnstone had given £1 towards the funds. , „ . _ ' In the Kink Hall the Ivowai Football Club held a social and dance, which proved very popular. The music was supplied, by the Sefton Jazz Band, extras being played by Misses Molly Hibbard and Bernice Fleming. During the evening Mr Bruce Henderson, president of the North Canterbury Rugby Football Union, presented the medals won by the Kowai senior seveu-a-side {earn at the recent competitions. The president congratulated the team, and the captain, Mr W. Dando, suitably replied. The recipients of the medals were:—\V. Dando (cantain}, E. Dando, L. Morris, G Smith, R. Boyce, J. Morris, and G. Hales. . , On Saturday afternoon in the betten Domain a team from the West Eyroton Tennis Club played a match with the local senior team, the game 'proving a verv even one. The Sefton team won by 98 points to 91. The Sefton junior cricket team played Horrelville on Saturday afternoon at Horrelville. Sefton compiled 109. toward which G. Hales contributed 56. S. Harvey. 20, and F. H. Ford 14. Horrelville passed the Setton score with two wickets to spare, Dennis having scored 28, G. Bailey 17, and Marshall 39. For Sefton F. H. Ford took six wickets for 28 runs, and for Horrelville Marshall took four wickets and Johnson three. The senior Sefton team played Loburn on the home ground, suffering defeat by the narrow margin of six runs. Loburn scored 158, and -Sefton answered with 152 runs, toward which V Smith contributed 38. F. Scott 22, G Smith 17, J. Farrar 17, G. Mitchell 15, and Morris 12 not out. Bowling for Sefton A. Smith took three wickets for 7 runs and W. Dando two for 17. For Loburn Bennet took six wickets for 51.

LOBURN. The'-'Mothers' Day given at the Core nation Hall by the local branch of the Plunket Society was well attended. An instructive address was given by Nurse Hill on "The Rearing and Management of Infants." Songs were given by Mesdames Thomson (Rangiora) and Goldsbury, pianoforte duets by Misses Merle and Olwyn Croft, and Constance and Katharine Galletly, and several items by the school children, all of which were very mudi appreciated. Mrs" Galletly (president) thanked Nurse Hill for her address and the performers for their items. Several newmembers were elected. Opportunity was taken to say farewell to Nurse Hill, ; who has . been granted twelve months' leave of.absence.

ASHLEY BANK. The euchre match held between North aud South Loburn (combined) and Ashley resulted in a win for Ashley by 274 points to 253. For the ladies' prize Mrs Hill and Mrs Robertson (Loburn), and Miss Croft and Miss Peach (Ashley) tied. In the play-on the prize went to Miss Peach •,,•,(" men's prize went to Mr R- Miliey Supper was served, and a dance followed. Music was supplied by Misses E. Criglington and T. Peach, ana Messrs W. Mayer and H. Schmidt, A team from the Rangiora Metnoaisi Tennis Club plaved a match on tne Ashlev courts against the Ashley team on Saturday. The visitors won by a majority of*3s games. A dainty aneinoon tea was dispensed by the lames. CHARING CROSS. A card party and dance was held in the school in aid of the P"» *HgJ: The winners were: Ladies, Mrs 1, Mrs Bull 2; men.'Mr Begg l, J» ir T. Kav 2.

AYLESBURY. The final euchre social for the> year was held, in the school. Jne ag„y Rate prizes were won by Bradlev and Mr T. Somerfield. be prizes for the euchre went to Mis. M. Turner Ist, Miss V Roper 2nd, and Mr D. Robertson Ist, Mr i. Somerfield 2nd. The second prizes were given by Mr W. Harwood Mutf' for the dance was supplied by Mr* Begg, Mrs Johnson, Miss M. Turner, Mr S. Dunn, Mr D. Robertson, Mr A. Hart. and. Mr C. Davis.

WEST MELTON. A very successful dance was held by the Social Club in the West Melton Hall. During an interval Mr G. Perry, on behalf of the Social Club and the residents of the district, presented a chair to Mr and Mrs G. C. Jowers in honour of their recent marriage. The dance music was supplied by Misses Iris Chambers, Annie Langdalc-Hunt, and Thelma Whyte. Mr L. Chambers was M.C. At the Weedons Cricket Club S' annual concert and dance the items of tho Scottish Society's Concert Party were enthusiastically received. After supper a dance was held, the music being supplied by Mr H. Terry, Messrs. J. T>. Henderson and H. Curragh were M.C.'s.

SPRINGSTON SOUTH. The Springston South Sunday school held its annual anniversary tea meeting and prize-giving social in the Memorial Hall. The ladies of the district supervised at the tea. The concert was provided by the Sunday, school children, assisted'by friends. The Rev. A. H. Fowles presented the "prizes to the clul? dren.

SPRINGFIELD. A' delightful party, given by Mr John Hoglund, was held at his residence, in honour of Miss Myrtle Milliken, whose wedding takes place to-day at St. Peter's Church, Springfield. During the evening Mr Hoglund presented the bride-elect with a Benares tray, with cut glass decanters and glasses to match. Musical items were given by Mrs Innes, Miss Dorothy Innes, Mr J<lr.ckaby, and Master Russell Garlick. Winners of competitions were: Mrs •). Milliken, senr., Mrs R. Milliken, Mr Nutt, Misses V. Milliken, N. Milliken. D. Innes, Master Russell Garlick, and Messrs D. McCurdy and R. Innes, sen. At the fortnightly euchre party and dance held in the Town Hall, the winners were: Ladies, Mrs C. A. Denton 1, Miss Ngaire Milliken 2; men, Mr A. Dickie l, Mr W. Ninvmo 2. Music for the dance was supplied by Miss E. Donovan and Mr C. SmithNurse Dorward, whp has been spending a month's holiday with her mother, has returned to Diinedin. Mr and Mrs A. Stubbs and family, who have-been on holiday, have returned to their home in Springfield. Mr H. Murphy, of the railway s'taff, who has been stationed at >'Springfield for some, time, has been transferred to Stillwater. Mr Clive Gibbard has returned from Auckland.

BROADFIELD. In the Broadfield Schoolroom on Friday a large number of friends of Mr and Mrs Jackrnan and family met to bid them farewell. Mr Jackrnan has disposed of bis farm and) is leaving the district. Items were given by Mrs French (recitation), Miss Bessie Carpenter (songs), Mr P. Basher (songs), Mr Schofield • (song), and Mr T. Oldfield (song). Mr J. T. Gallagher, on behalf of those present, presented to Mr and Mrs Jackrnan a Kaiapoi rug, to the Misses I. and P. Jackrnan a mirror each, and to Mr "W. and Master M. Jackrnan a wallet each. Dancing was kept up till, the early hours. The music was supplied-by Mrs Schofield, extras being played by Miss P. Jackrnan, Miss E. Gallagher, and T. Trask. Mr J. T. Gallagher acted as M.C.

KIRWEE. At the Hall Improvement Committee's basket social forty baskets were sold, the prices ranging from 3s 6d to 14s. Mr H. "W. Jennings was the auctioneer. For the dlance music was supplied by the Darfield Symphony Orchestra. Messrs H. Foster, and 11. G. Bedford were M.C.'s.

HORRELVILLE. The senior cricket team secured a two-point win over Swannanoa by 33 runs on Saturday. Swannanoa in their two innings made 122 and 115 for four wickets, declared (N. Fidler 47, J. Verrall 42 and 14, W. McKew 45 not out, H. Winter 21, Doidge 15 not out, and J. Peterson 12). Bowling for Horrclville, Beer took five wickets for 32 r.uns, Stevenson two for nine, and Paterson two for 32. Horrelville replied with 154 and 53 for three wickets (Dixon 73 not out and 13, L. Paterson 36, McGregor 27 and Forrest 15). For Swannanoa McKew. five for 38, Winter, two for 20, P. Court, one for 13, E. Vcrrall, one for 11, and Doidge one for eight, bowled best.

HALKETT. Every available seat was filled at the memorial service conducted by Bishop West-Watson to the late Rev. E. C. Kelham, held in St. Matthew's Church on Sunday morning. The Rev. F. Britton read the lesson, and Mrs A. L. Stewart presided at the organ. His Lordship took as his text, "I will most gladlv spend and be spent for your souls"" 11. Corinthians, 12th. chapter, 15th verse. He referred to the excellent service that the deceased had rendered during his brief life on earth. Comparing his life to the life of Jesus Christ, whilst He was on earth, Bishop West-Watson said that the fruits of his labours would never be revealed till that Great Day shall be. His main and only aim in life was the uplifting of the fallen, and trying to instil into the hearts of them the blessed message of the Gospel. His Lordship made, reference to the missionary work that the deceased had undertaken. He had twice volunteered to go.to the Chatham Islands,-where he had joined the threads of Christianity

together after the line had almost been severed. Special prayers were offered by the Bishop for- the deceased's relatives.

The folowing appropriate hymns were sung: Nos. 209, "Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove"; 437, "For all the Saints, who from their labours rest"; 323, "I am not worthy, Holy Lord"; and 324, "Jesu. Gentle Saviour." At the close a Communion service was held, partaken of by the communicants present-

SOUTH MALVERN. At a meeting of the Presbyterian Church it was decided to make a collection of eggs for the orphanages on the Tuesday after Carnival Week. At a meeting held on Friday, it was decided that the annual school excursion be to Diamond Harbour. Arrangements have been made with the Kailway Department for the picnic to take place on the first Saturday in December. Much pleasure was expressed during last, week at the reappearance'of an old and much respected resident of Glentunnel, Mr John Milne, after a long period of ill-health.