NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19148, 3 November 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. | A card social in aid of one of the stalls at the forthcoming' Catholic bazaar was held in the Celtic Hall on Tuesday evening. The prize-winners were Miss Eileen Mills and Mr H. Lander. The Post and Telegraph line party at present working on the lines in the borough played a further card match with the members of the Rangiora Fire Brigade on Tuesday evening, and were defeated by 93 points.^ The annual show of the Northern A. and P. Association which is to be held to-morrow, should prove quite as successful as in former years. There are good entries, especially in the horse section,- which is always an attraction. There are quite a number of side-shows and exhibits. -As the business places are closing from eleven o'clock, it is expected that there will be a large attendance, especially if the day is fine. The Rangiora Brass Band has been engaged to supply the music. At the fortnightly meeting of the Druids'. Lodge, A.D. Bro. L. Carlyon reported on the recent visit to Trafalgar Lodge, Kaiapoi, on which occasion the Grand Lodge officers were present. ... The secretary of the Grand Lodge wrote calling a special meeting of the Grand Lodge of Canterbury ou November 17th to consider the 'proposed amendment of rule 98. One candidate was initiated into the Order. Sick pay amounting to £9 3s 4d Avas passed for payment. The 1927 session of the Young People's Society connected with the Presbyterian Churoh was brought to a close on Tuesday evening with a banquet. About 60 were present, but the heavy rain prevented several from attending. The tables were beautifully decorated, and laden with good things The Rev. W. R. Hutchison presided. After justice: had been done to the spread, a number of toasts were honoured, King," "The Church." proposed by Mr Ernest Barker, and responded to by the chairman, at v i Organisations," proposed by Mr E. Trollope and responded to by Miss R. Hanna (Bible Classes), Mr R. Cdrbett (Siindav School), and Master R, Logan (Tennis Club) "The Visitors,' proposed by Miss Phyllis Turner, and responded to by Mr C. I. Jennings. "The Ladies," proposed by Alt- V, Corbett, and, responded to . by Miss B Marshall, VTh'e Committee," proposed by Mr R. C. Benjes, and refP™ ™ to - by Mr A - J - Ferguson, and _ Ine Chairman." The speeches were interspersed with songs by Misses N Lamb and P. Ranby. the Rev. W. R Hutchison, and a recitation by Miss/L. Rogers. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a closo with the National Anthem.

CHEVIOT. At the opening of the bowling and croquet seasons Mrs E. Savage, in declaring the croquet season open, welcomed those preseut and expressed a hope that the club would have a very successful season. A letter was. received from, Mrs 6.. W. Forbes, patroness, apologising for absence and enclosing a contribution to the funds. A gift of a : set of croquet material was received from Mr S. C. Smith. ' There was a very good attendance of members at the last meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild. Mrs T. .Stevenson presided. A vote of sympathy with Mrs A. Williamson in the serious illness of a member of her family .was. passed. At the conclusion of., the business afternoon tea was served.. .' .

Mrs G. Widdlup presided over the last meeting .of St. John's Ladies Guild. A number of finished articles were handed in for the bazaar, which is to be held in April •of . next year. During the afternoon musical items w r ere given by Mrs C. Rogers. Afternoon, tea* was served by, Mrs G. Widdup. OXFORD. . During October,, rain fell on ten days, the total fall being 4.13 inches. The wettest period was from the 21st to 25th, when 2.51 inches fell.: The average for this month is 3.2 inches. KIRWEE. ' The rainfall foi the month of October was 2.42 inches. Rain fell on tiine days,- the. maximum fall being 67 points on the 23rd. For the corresponding month of 1926, the total was 3.83 inches..and 1925, 1.96 inches. For the ten months ending on October 31st, the total, precipitation, was 18.10 inches, whilst for the corresponding period 0f'1926.. .the total, was 20.77 inches and 1925 32.16 inches. October was rather' a boisterous month, strong north-west winds, . with some cold north-easters, alternating with cold, boisterous south-westers, the weather at times being quite wintry. Fortunately there was an absence, of frosts. A strong north-wester blew most of Monday, but towards evening the wind changed to the sout.h-west, and early on Tuesday morning rain began to fall "from the south-east, 15 points being registered at 9 a.m., with .light rain still falling

HALKETT. The monthly meeting of the Halkett branch of the Malvern Plunket Society was held in tho schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon, there being a fair attendance of members present. It was. decided to/join with the Kir wee branch' when they hold their children s Christmas tree evening. Owing to the busy season of the year now appr6acliing it was decided to hold no further meetings until March. Afternoon tea was handed round. Mrs W. F. Turner, "Woodbank," is spending a short holiday with her daughter, Mrs H. Page, Fernside. There has been a decided growth in all the crops since the heavy rain which fell ten days ago, although the hail which fell had a bad effect on the leaves of the wheat crops. A cold sou'wester blew up on Monday night, and light rain fell. Tuesday was fine, but rain fell again towards evening, 27 points being registered for the 24 hours ended 9 p.m. Farmers are busily engaged preparing land for rape and turnips, and already there is some rape in the district showing well through the ground. October was a very windy month, very strong winds blowing practically all the time. Rain fell on eight days, the total precipitation being 2.50 inches, as against 3.67 inches for the corresponding month of last year. The heaviest fall was recorded on the 23rd, when .94 inches fell. Light snew fell on the morning of the 24th. The total rainfall for the year to date is 18.20 inches. The final of the- series of euchre tournaments which have been held fortnightly during the winter mouths was held in the Halkett schoolroom on Tuesday night. Although the weather was rather stormy, there was a large attendance. The prizewinners 'were:— Ladies. Mrs R. Henderson 1, Mrs J. G. Dillon 2, men. Mr M. V. Davis 1, Mr J. Sutherland 2. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss O. Cain and Mr Parris. The winners of the aggregate prizes for the season were Mrs J. D. Henderson and Mr B. Hayes. After supper had been handed round the room was cleared.-and a dance was held, excellent music being supplied by Mrs R. Henderson and Misses I. Chambers, T. Whyte, V. Roper, and M. Turj.ner. Mr N. Fowler waa M.C.