MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19161, 18 November 1927, Page 9

MID-CANTERBURY

♦ ASHBURTON. PERSONAL. Hi: D. Heenan has returned to Ashburton from Ms annual visit to Australia in connexion with the fat lamb trade. Speaking to a representative of Pans yesterday, he said the perMntagei in Australia were equal to Hon of the previous year, but the WWy of the lambs was not so good "wig to the dry weather experienced in the year. ' Diring an interval at the Methodist opportunity was taken by sevthe ministers to express appre- <!»»»# Md esteem of the district chairA. C, Lawry, who is leavHf April for a Dunediu circuit, year will have completed 44 the Methodist ministry. The & Haslam, on behalf of several colleagues, presented Mr -TsT*'th a small but acceptable gift. Technical School Board. Ashburton Technical School of Managers met yesterday, m es,rs Galbraith (chair- ■?% ™ Hayes, J. AVatson, P. J. E. W. T. Lill, W. G. Hillier, G. s'B. Houston, and the prin(Mr B. J. Thompson). . financial statement showed a balance of £283 13s 4d. j** Mport of the principal stated that a hig enquiry by business '*or boys and girls from the * n ® a large number of students r 1 Men placed. Mr J. M. Willoughby jj**"P duties on October 12th. time made no noticeable difc'as3es > but its eftha Ml i evening was clearly seen in 3lr i vl 8 * z< ! °* somo the classes. "'Cormick had commenced the 1 classes, Fourteen students luj.. the course. A large exhiA ma ii 8 ®™ 00 ' wa ß placed in the Show. All the students entttmintff sc hool for the teachers' were successful. The reS * Meived ' tig ~ * to thank the staff for U .TUk-I? 11 ' 0 the y g av e the students at the show, that ShV l^' 1011 Department advised ♦id * typewriters had been tried found quite satisfactory. MatStrihnuf. of which local '■Mind ? were available, would be tM t ec hni c al schools at half r ® ceiv ed from the Public i On "ssioner that arrangements con duct an entrance oa *o* shorthand-typists in The 6a . turda y, November 19th. o V f ,. Education ( Mr T - B%oiateiJ no teacher may be nam* • 6 'nll-timo staff unless •loiter. U €n ' ered the teachers' > « Unt7 J CoUnci! advi sed that it «400 l »hi)« ♦f° n^ tion of £23 t0 tlie ■ttjtuie A orou &b Council wrote subsidy had been ,^®l4e^fl^! >one consi dered that they ••ehanieai j Vonr . to provide a class for Wrff 1 drawing. uf Hotukn i«Tk the shearing class > irith 4u was m °re than patof the b °y»- > He ijWßg. teaching only o£ machine ce remony was set Hth. The sum of t the prize fund.

Messrs Smallbone and AVatson were j appointed a visiting committee for the | ensuing month. 1 Boad Race. | The TinwaM Cycling Club will hold a nine-mile road race to-morrow round the Tinwald block. Some good racing is expected, and it is likely that about 19 riders will face the starter. The limit , is 3£ minutes. Jersey Bull Purchased. AVhat should prove an acquisition to tho dairy herds of Ashburton is the five-year-old Jersey bull Sonny Lad, which has been purchased by Mr A. 0. Silcock from Mr J. Manning, of the Island of Jersey. The animal was specially selected for its trueness to type and great production. The price was 195 guineas, which is a record figure paid for a bull of the Jersey breed in the Ashburton County. Euchre Party. There was a fair attendance at tho euchre tournament, held in the Hampstead Hall on AVednesday evening to augment the funds of the forthcoming Ashburton East; bazaar. The prizes were Von by Mesdames C. Stills and G. Long. Farmers' Union. During the past three months the Farmers' Union organiser (Mr Bruce Gillies) has signed up 336 farmers in the Mid-Canterbury provincial district on the order system, and this, together with those in Temuka district, makes a total of over 500 orders signed up by Mr Gillies over a period of four and a half months. Missionary Union. At the monthly meeting of the Methodist Women's Missionary Union (Ashburton branch) the president (Mrs E. Buxton) presided. On the recommendation of the executive,'it was decided: (1) That the next meeting be held on Tuesday, February 14th, 1928, when Mrs AV. J. AVilliams would speak on the work of the Deaconesses Home, Christchurch, and invitations be sent to country branches to be present; (2) that a garden party be held early in the New Year combined with a "bring and buy|' afternoon to raise funds for the working of the auxiliary; (3) when speakers are not procurable, that the life of Daniel Bula be the subject of study. . With the object of furthering the interest of the M.W.M.U., it was decided that an extension committee be appointed. . • „ , The secretary of the "Box and Card Circle" wrote congratulating Mrs Tilley upon having raised the second highest amount for the funds in New Zealand. Mrs W. E. Featherston was thanked for her comprehensive report upon the proceedings at the conference at Wellington. Swimming. The opening of the East Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club's 1927-28 season took place at the Memorial Baths last evening. In declaring the season open, the president (Mr F. Curtis) said the club had proved itself to be one of the most active in Ashburton. It had a membership of 70 men and 40 women. Last season members had succeeded at carnivals in Tinwald, Buapuna, and Ashburton. There was a credit balance of £3 19s lOd at the commencement of this season. He would like the parents in the district to see that their children learnt to swim, as this was an important part of their education. Mr L. Marshall, chairman of the swimming club, extended a welcome to Miss L. Copplestone, one of Canterbury's champion swimmers, and visitors. A 25yds club event resulted as follows:—!!. Hills ,( s#ec ) G - Maclqi

(scr) 2, A. Bradford (ser) 3. Time, 18 3-ssec. Exhibitions of fancy swimming and diving and tack-stroke swimming were given by Miss Copplestone and G. Mackie. 1 Lawn Tennis. Delegates to the Mid-Canterbui'j l.u<v,'n Tennis Sub-Association met last night, when Mr AV. AV. Garton presided. The To Maiae Tennis Club adviaecl that Mr H. E. Taylor had been appointed as one of its delegates, in place of Mr A\. R. Featherston, who had accepted the position of delegate for .the Lyndhurst Club. The Association approved the appointment of Mr M. G. Somerville as its second delegate on the Canterbury Association. > The question of the annual competitions was considered. Mr G. Bennington said a senior competition should be held, even if only four teams were entered. He thought the Ashburton Club would split its A grade players, and enter two teams in tho senior grade. It waa stated that Methven was not prepared to enter in the senior grade. It was agreed to invite entries for the senior and junior competitions, to close on November 26th. After some discussion, it was resolved that a, Christmas tournament be held, to include all the events played last year, the committee to have power to group sections. The following officials were for the tournament: —Referee, Mr W. AV. Crarton; committee, Messrs S. Hockings C. J. and C. Bonnington, G. Olds, L. R. Clarke, C. H. Hardy, and Dr. AV. R. Rybum, together with the officers, ex officio; Handicap and Draw Committee, Messrs li. R» Clarke, C. J. Bonnington, and C. L. Collins: Umpire Committee. Messrs H. E. Tavlor. L. R. Claiikc,. with power to add ; treasurer and Association secretary, Mr Cr. C. Bonnington. It was decided to the endues on December lGth. Methodist Synod. The South Canterbury Synod at the Methodist Church concluded its session at Willowby on Wednesday night, when the ! chairman of the district, the Rev. A. C. Lawry, Timaru, presided. _ The report of the College Council, the . treasurer's Tcport, and that of Trinity College and University Hostel were received. The Rev. J. H. Haslam brought forward the matter of the constitution of the College Council and objected to the anomolous position created. The recommendation of tho committee was passed, with the following addendum: "That this Synod sees possible cause for friction in the creation oi a quarterly meeting within a quarterly meeting.' 1 The report of the Foreign Mission Board was read by the R«v. R. Tinsley, who said the foreign mission effort was already £2OO over last year, and it' was not yet closed. He stressed the need for renewed interest in foreign mission activities. It was also resolved that Synod express their high appreciation of the devoted service of thoir representatives upon the field; also pleasure that medical work has begun in the Solomons, and they commend the work of foreign missions to the hearty support of their people. It was further resolved that they express their appreciation of the services of the Rev. H. G. Brown, and accord him their beet thanks.

The report of the Home Mission Department was received and adopted. The home mission estimates were, received and the amounts so lar completed. The following home mission grants for the district were recommended:—Rakaia-Methven. £2O; Mayfield, £6O, or if a single man be appointed £10; Geraldine, £3O; Temuka, £3O; &ad £lO for Uaori work. The Maori work in the district was reported on bv the Revs. Kicharis and Haslam, and was considered to he satisfactory under the present circumstances. The Rev. AV. J. Enticott was appointed as district representative to conference, with tlie Rev. R. Richards as substitute. Under home mission matters, it was solved : (1) That the Synod disapprove oi any of the secretaries of different departments beinpr ex-officio members of the Stationing Committee, and further suggest that the present practice of the general secretary of foreign missions being a member of that oommittee be discontinued, and that as far as possible a minister of the Foreign Mission Committee, having circuit responsibilities be appointed to represent the foreign mission district. (2) The Home and Foreign Mission Boards communicate _ directly with the oircuit secretaries appointed for that purpose, as well as the minister, in matters pertaining to these societies, especially in regards to funds.

(3) That, while printing the new book of Methodist laws, separate pamphlet* be print-

£ # , ed giving the duties and. privileges of different officers, this to apply especially where trustees of properties are concerned, so that a copy may be handed to each appointment. (4) That, inasmuch as circuit assessment to certain connexional funds, and reports' thereupon are bcine made on a membership basis, and that this is distinctly unfair and unjust. It is recommended that this practice be discontinued, but if continued that the practice bo made more just by bringing stipends and. connexional charges into line by raising the finance for these on a".membership basis, such stipends and charges to be disbursed by the connexion. The report of the Deaconesses' Institution was received and adopted, with the exception of the paragraph referring to appeals, staffing, and candidates. It was further resolved that, in connexion with better provision for deaconesses, that an appeal be first made to the well-to-do laymen of our Church. Reference was made to the approaching visit of the Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher to Timaru, and Synod expressed its pleasure at his approaching evangelistic visit to the district. The report of the Connexional Orphanages was received and adopted, and the Synod expressed appreciation of the work, and deplored the loss occasioned by the death of the Rev. "VV. Laycock. Tho reports of the Connexional Literature Committee and the "Methodist Times" were received and adopted. It was recommended in connexion with the removal expenses fund that tho committee reconsider the position, with a view to the possibility of including- the home mission stations into the operations of the fund. . . The WafmaAe circuit officials invited the Synod to Waimate for next year's Synod. The Rev. E. B. Tinsley (Ashburton) was appointed secretary of Synod for next year. A motion recommending the connexional insurance of circuit motor-cars was passed. Before closing, the Rev. G-. F. Stockwell and Mr Vogeler paid a high tribute of praise to ■ the chairman, .the Rev. A. C. Ij&tvry, whoso considerate and kindly personality had ensk-ared him to all. METHVEN Another of the series of gift and social afternoons organised by the Highbank congregation in aid of their stall at tho forthcoming fancy fair took place at the residence of Mrs F. Mangin. Numerous gifts in aid of the stall were received. The atternoon was spent in several interesting and amusing competitions. Mr F Horsfield on behalf of those present thanked their hostess for her hospitality, and al.o those who had so liberally supported the gathering with gifts, etc. , At the fortnightly meeting or the Loyal Methven Lodge 1.0.0.1 MX., No 7620, Bro. E. J. Blackler, I P N* G , presided. Correspondence was"received from the Loyal Roneer Lodge, extending an invitation to pay a fraternal visit on December 3rd. It was pointed out that this would clash with another local event, and the secretary was instructed to write asking if December 17th would be a stable date. One new member was initiated. Four proposals for membership were received. The next meeting is the quarterly summoned meeting, at which the election of officers for the ensuing term will be held. • _ _ At the monthlv meeting of the committee of the Methven Volunteer *ire Brigade. Mr W. A. Shemeld presided. The secretary reported that the Caledonian Society had granted the brigade the privileges or the luncheon and tea rooms and of the sideshows at their annual gathering, ine [ superintendent reported that Mr JciKilworth had. been appointed to the brigade in place of Mr R. J. Duff, resigned. On Friday, the 11th inst, a ! fire broke out in a cottage owned by Mr J. Robinson. The brigade were,® 11 the scene promptly, and although the fire had a good hold they quickly had it under control. On the same day a fireman left on duty at the previous fire discovered a fire in the premises of Mr W. C. Battson, and it was also dealt with before very serious damage was done. The brigade still expenenoi ed difficulty with the fire plugs, on account of water not turning off through [ ineffective washert. The secretary, was

instructed to. write to the Ashburton County Council calling their attention to the matter. The following additions to the committee's funds were received: Messrs W. J. Cooksley £3 3s, Cookson Bros. £2 2s, and W. C. Battson £2 2s It was decided to purchase 200 feet of hose and couplings. In connexion with the running of the side* shows at the Caledonian Society's sports it was decided to make further enquiries and to hold a special meeting to complete the arrangements. The chairman reported that he had interviewed Mrs W. Morgan, who had kindly offered to take charge of the luncheon and tea rooms. RAKAIA. At a meeting of the nearly-formed Young People's branch of the W.C.T. U. there was a good attendance, including a number of visitors from the Ashburton branch. Mr F. Silcock, of,Ashburton, presided, and gave an interesting address on "The Effects of Alcohol on the Race." Recitations and songs were given by the Ashburton members. Several new members were initiated. The following officers were appointed—Superintendent: Miss E. M. Oakley; president, Miss Rita HopwootF; vice-presidents, the Revs. A. S. Morrison and J. Boothroyd; secretary, Mr A. Wilson; treasurer, Miss Ruby Evans; organist, Miss Gladys Hunt. . Owing to lack of interest, a branch of the New Zealand, Farmers' Union could not be formed at Rakaia yesterday. The president of the Mid-Can-terbury Provincial Executive of the Union (Mr H. C. B. Withell), the vice-president (Mr F. G. Evans), and the organiser (Mr Bruce Gillies) were present to address the farmers, but none put in an appearance at ithe appointed hour. PENDARVES. Showery weather has been experienced lately. Fifty-two points fell on Tuesday, but Wednesday was fine, and yesterday brought brilliant sunshine. Although good growth is being promoted by the warm rains, farmers would now be glad to havo a spell of fine weather as shearing is in full progress. Mrs Fawcett, Mr and Mrs L. Mcllraith (Blenheim), and Mr E. Mcllraith (Tokomaru Bay, N.L), have recently been the guests of Mr and Mrs J. W. Watson. Mrs W. Banks is visiting her mother, Mrs Buckley (Rangiora). LYNDHURST. A very enjoyable kitchen afternoon, organised by Mrs A. J. Aitken was held at the residence of Mrs D. McKendry, "Oaklands," in honour of Miss Rufine MoKendrv, whose marriage takes place this month. A largo number of intimate friends of the bride-to-be were present. Several interesting competitions were held, the winners being Mrs S. Anderson and Miss Rita McKendry. The opening of a large hamper of useful kitchen articles caused much amusement. At the close of the afternoon Miss McKendry thanked all her friends for their good wishes and for the many gifts she had received. STAVELEY. A long spell of cold, unsettled weather is being experienced. Rain either falls or threatens almost every day, while only very low temperatures ar® being recorded. The damp and the cold, together with the absence of bright sunshine, are having a bad effect on both crops and stock, Aftejr. two.

days' rain yesterday morning was again bright and fine. The sixth of a series of eight progressive euchre tournaments, in aid .of the funds of the Hall Society, was held last Saturday - evening, when a very good attendance spent an enjoyable time. Miss M. Fagan, with a score of 26, and Mr R. Burgess, with a of 27, were the prize-winners. The consolation prizes went to Mrs E. Aldridge and Mr E. Burgess. The leading positions for the aggregate prizes are occupied by tlhe following':—Mrs F. Lorgelly 108, Mrs W. Fagan 107, Miss M. Fagan 97, and Messrs 0. Mcßae 112, T. Burgess 96, and A. Fagan 93. At the conclusion of the games supper was served. » The experience of the past week under; the Summer Time schedule has shown that time is not the tyrant we had imagined. Even, in the country, where much opposition to the proposal was at first forthcoming, the new conditions have been adopted without inconvenience and with but few real objectors. Except for some children being late for school the first day, and each famer watching to see what time his neighbour was keeping, the clocks went forward and but little difference waa noticed. Even th© dairymen, who were most keen in their opposition, have fallen in with the new time-table. Though the milk was not asked for at the new time, the manager of the local cheese factory, Mr D. E. Sawers, stated that of their own accord the suppliers were arriving up to three-quarters of an hour earlier than previously. The only thing that is quite immovable seems to be the sun-dial. FAIRTON. The euchre club's aggregate compeitions finished up for the season on Saturday before a large attendance. The winner for the evening of' the ladies' section was Miss Thelma Evans with 151 points. Mrs J. Evans and Mrs D. Robertson were second with 148, and in the play-off Mrs Robertson won. The men's first prize was won by Mr J. Dickinson with 155 points, Mr Jas Allen,. Dromore, being second with 145. After supper, which was supplied by the ladies, dancing was indulged in for the rest of the evening, Mr and Mrs H. Chappell supplying the music. The club's quarterly and grand aggregate contests were also terminated.