NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19164, 22 November 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. Mr E. D. Mosley (Coroner) opened an inquest yesterday on the body of Mrs Fanny Shepherd, who was killed as a result of a motor-car accident on Sunday. After evidenco of identification had been given by Miss Shepherd, sister-in-law of the deceased, the further hearing was adjourned till December 7th. At Everybody's, Town Hall, to-night, Paramount's snappy comedy, "Boiled* Stockings," will be screened. * Featured 3 in this story of college life are the junior stars, Louise Brookes, James Hall, and Richard Arlen. From start to finish it is replete with all those in■t cidents that colour youth, from pathos to sheerest fun, but in point of piquancy it lives well up to its title. Louise ) Brookes gives the best performance. On ' Thursday "Fig Leaves" will be offered, y and Colleen Moore's "Naughty but ' Nice" on Saturday. Box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, and day ! sales at the Golden Gate confectionery I shop. | HANMER SPRINGS. j Mrs Dodds was the convener of a clock putting competition held in the 6quare in aid of Dr. Banardo's Homes. A considerable number of competitors took part, and a satisfactory sum was realised. The ladies' prizes were won by Mrs H. Winstone 1, Miss B. Wil- . son 2, and the men's by Mr H Phil- ■ lips 1. Mr H. Winstone 2. The first round of an eclectic match for the "Woodbank" trophy was played by the members of the golf club during the week-end. A large number of players are taking part in the competition, which will be continued during the next two week-ends. The weather continues to be windy and unsettled. 2.64 inches of rain fell last Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a hard frost on Thursday morning, eight degrees being recorded. Rain fell again on Fridav and Sunday ► nights. t The District Traffic Mangaer of t Railways visited Hanmer Springs durl ing the week in connexion with the carnival of merriment to be held on _ January 2nd, and arrangements were completed regarding the running of I the excursion train from Christchurch. Trophies for the sporting events and competitions are coming in freely, the object of the committee being to endeavour to obtain sufficient trophies for all the events. A feature of the carnival will be the side-shows. A J keen and enthusiastic committee is working hard to provide entertainment . for the large number of visitors expected. WAIAU. A very enjoyable afternoon was i spent in the Waiau Sunday School on 1 Saturday afternoon, when the hockey girls and friends gathered to make a presentation to Mrs R. Leggett (nee Miss G. Higgens), who for some years was . a prominent and enthusiastic member of the club. Mrs G. White (president) presented the guest of honour with a box of stainless cutlery ! , with the good wishes of the club. The Rev. Mr Newlands responded! on behalf of Mrs Leggett. A dainty afternoon ! tea was served, and the time was passed pleasantly in games and competitions, the winners of the latter being the Rev. Mr Newlands, Mrs O'Malley, Miss Norah White, and Mrs Sunckell. Those present were: —Mesdames R. Leggett, A. Higgens, G. White, Newlands, Thompson (Amberley), Sunckell, O'Malley, R. Crampton,, Misses M. White, I. O'Malley, Myrtle Sunckell, Norah White, J. Pettigrew, and the Rev. Mr Newlands. WAIPARA. The weather for the past "Week has teen decidedly moist, rain falling more or less on most days. On Tuesday heavy rain set in from the southoast and continued throughout the night, when 152 points were recorded. Friday afternoon was again wet, and a further 12 points fell. Shearing operations are at a standstill, and owing to tho excessive rain the ewes and lambs are showing signs of scour. Settlers are busy with teams and tractors getting rape and turnips in. Crops on tho whole are looking well, but fine weather is needed to harden them off and stop excessive growth of straw. Miss Marjorie Cameron,, who underwent an operation at Lyndhurst Hospital, is now convalescent, and is spending a holiday with Mrs A. Sinclair, Shirley. Miss Phyllis McGuckin is spending a holiday with relatives at Shannon an 4 Otaki. CUST. On Friday evening the Bishop of Christchurch visited Cust and conducted a Confirmation service in St. James's Church. There were thirteen candidates. In spite of a very wet night there was a good congregation. After the service the congregation gathered in the Sunday School with the object of meeting the Bishop and Mrs West-Watson. Quite an enjoyable hour was spent, tea being served by the ladies. TAI TAPU. The Tai Tapu Cricket team journeyed to Irwell on Saturday, and met the Irwell team. What appeared at first to be an interesting game was spoiled by a downpour of rain. Tai Tapii batted first, but stumps were drawn with three wickets down for 53 runs. ' (Head 16, Macartney 20, Loomes 13). j On Saturday next the Springstou , team will play at Rhodes Park. The j Tai Tapu team will include: —Head, , Macartney, Loomes, Thomas, Andrews, j Dowker, Peryman, Tobeck, Fiecken, , R. and J. Willan. Reserve, C. Wil- ; Hams. I HALKETT. On Saturday afternoon the district '. was threatened with a severe thunder- ' storm, but, although there were heavy ' peals of thunder and most vivid flashes ( of lightning, very little rain fell, only ] nine points being recorded. A strong ' nor'-wester blew on Sunday afternoon, ' and later, in the evening, heavy rain ' fell from that quarter, 18 points being ' registered by 9 p.m. During the night ' the wind changed to the sou'-west, ] bringing further rain. The showery . weather is not being welcomed by ; those farmers who are anxious to get . their sheep shorn. To date rain has fallen on twelve days during the | month, the total precipitation being \ 2.75 inches. \ The Rev. John Hubbard, of Drury, ' Auckland, who is at present in Christchurch attending the General Assem- Q . blyfof the Presbyterian Church, con- \ ducted the service in the Halkett \ Presbyterian Church on Sunday. There was a large congregation. 1 HORRELVILLE. f Playing against Eyreton on Saturday the A team scored 98 runs (Dixon 35, Forrest 26, and Beer 25). Bowling 1, for Eyreton P. Bennett took four b wiokete for 10 runs, H. Bennett two I fee SI, Cherry one for 16, and Giddena £

one for 17. At the call of time Eyreton had made 69 for the loss of one wicket (H. Bennett 24 not out, G. Saunders 23 not out, and Beal 12).

KIMBERLEY. The Kimberiey Hall was filled to its utmost capacity on the occasion of the local children's concert, which was held recently in aid of the prize fund. The concert was an undoubted success, and the numerous items on the programme brought forth unlimited applause from the large and appreciative audience present. The splendid performance given by the children reflected great credit on the organiser. Mrs D. Doyle, also on Misses A. Reveley (accompanist), E. Beaman and M. Morgan. j The programme was as follows: "Strawberry Fair" (chorus); "I'll , Telephone "to Santa Claus (chorus); "Abou Ben Adhem" (recitation, Gibson Wright); "Litrtlo Miss Muffet" (Otholic Gamble); "Angel Lullaby" (Una Hart, Irene Priest, and Mary Donald); "The Best Plan" (dialogue); "Hush! Here Comes the Dream Man' - ' (chorus); "A Great Surprise" (recitation, Alma Priest); "Rendezvous" (Joan Bedford, Lex Masterton, and Percy Beaman); "A Grand Advertisement" (recitation, Una Hart); "Three Blind Mice" (Lex Masterton, Georgie Eaves, and Alma Priest); "Bonnie Scotland" (Otholie Gamble, Doualas Priest): "Stay in Your Own Backyard" (Una Hart and Dick Boulton); "The Pepper Box" (recitation, Edith Reveley); "Men of Harlech" (chorus); "Lilac Tree" (Lex Masterton. Alma Priest); "My Shadow" (recitation. Lex Masterton): "Kentucky" (chorus): <The Water Can" (Joan Bedford and Percy Beaman); "Bnrniii2 Decks" (recitation, Gibson Wright): "Piccaninnies" (Edith Reveley. Geoffrey Dawson); "Afternoon Tea" (dialogue); "Woodland Lullaby" "Let's Grow Old Together" (Joan Bedford and Percy Beaman); "Sixpence" (recitation, Lex Masterton); "House Hunting" (chorus); "The Jazz Band." .After supper an adults' dance • was held, the music for which was supplied by Miss M. Morgan, Messrs A. G. Hart, S. Byrne, and G. Manson. Mr 8, Hart mi M.O.