NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19176, 6 December 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. As a result of a visit by the police to the Ashley Hotel at 10 o'clock on Saturday night, Harry Frith, labourer, Christchurch, appeared at the .Magistrate's Court yesterday before -Mr C. I. Jennings, J.P.. charged with drunkenness, resisting tit© police, refusing to give his name and address on demand when found in an hotel after hours, and being found on licensed premises after hours. He was remanded to appear to-morrow, bail being allowed, self in £25 and 0110 surety of £25. Florence Vidor is the star player in "The World at Her Feet," the picture to be shown at Everybody's, Town Hall, this evening A society-cum-domestic comedy drama, with a modicum of drama and a great deal of pure romance and discreet and amusing humour, this fascinating story of a lady lawyer is one of the most pleasing films in which Miss Vidor has appeared for some time, and she is rendered capable assistance by Arnold Kent, in the role of her philandering husband. On Thursday, "The Big Parade" will be presented This immense production set the world by the ears on its initial appearance some twelve months ago. John Gilbert, Karl Dane, and Renee Adoree play the leading roles. The box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, and day sales are at the Golden Gate Confectionery Shop.

CHEVIOT. Miss H. M. Dallas has taken up her duties on the staff of the Mackenzie School. The number of pupils attending the school has increased considerably recently. Last week the roll number was 126. Great interest is being taken in the school children's tennis tournament, which is to be held on December 15th and 16th. The events are open to all children attending the schools between the Conway and Hurunui rivers, and include championship and handicap events.

The claims of Gore Bay as a holiday resort are becoming more widely known and appreciated, and there ; s every indication that there will be a large number of visitors to the Bay during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

WAIPARA. A householders' meeting was held to discuss the question of the consolidation of the various schools of the district, but owing to the lack of information on the subject it was decided to appoint Messrs Kilty and. McKenzie as delegates to confer with other schools interested. A dance was held in the local hall on Friday evening, when there was a fair attendance. Music was supplied by Mrs Ferguson (piano) and Mr Hal! (violin), extras being played by Miss E. Brien and Mr Chamberlain. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss A. Stackhouse and Mr Donk. Mr F. Anderson was M.C. WAIKUKU. The Waikuku Hall was filled on the occasion of the entertainment in aid of the school funds. The first part was given by scholars of the school, and the second part by the Rangiora Male Voice Choir. The children's items were as follows Chanty, "A-roving," seniors; song, "In Winter," juniors; recitation, "Freddy the Frog," Fred Robb; chanty, "O, Poor-Old Man/ seniors;, song, "Our Aeroplane, juniors; dance, juniors; recitation, "The Pipes of Lucknow," Rina Macdonald; part song, "Sparkling and Bright," senior girls; chanty, * rl ? c ° Bay," seniors, song, "Nightfall, juniors; recitation, "The Window Pane," Molly Tomlmson; song, clumber Song," seniors; song, "0, Come, Sweet May," juniors; recitation, ±ne Christmas Pudding,' Rae Macdoniaid, songs, "The Shepherd Boy, -The Farmer," juniors. The second part was as follows; Part song. Cossack War Song," choir; song, "Tho Cheery Son°\ ' Mr G. Rands; male quartette, , humorous songs, "The Vicar" and Will be There," Mr McAlpinc- pars song, "Drink to Mo Only," .choir; song, "The Break of Day," Miss 1. Ranby; song, "I Triumph" Mr J. Fraser; part song, ''The Torpedo an.l the Whale," choir; male quartette; humorous song, "Shirts," Mr McAlpine ; part songs, "Tn a Gondola and "How Much Wood?"'choir Mr P. Maddison, chairman of the School Committee, cordially tlianked the male choir, also the headmaster, Mr J U,. Eraser, and the mistress, Miss Rout, for the trouble taken to provide such a good entertainment. Mr J. &• Strachan, president of the choir, responded. The chairman also took the opportunity to express the goodwill of parents and scholars towards Miss Rout on the eve of her transfer to the Fendaltop School, and to present her with • a bookcase and a music cabinet. Little Olive Cross presented Miss Rout with a beautiful bouquet. At the Methodist Sunday School anniversary social, the Rev. W. B. Ci' m " ing occupied the chair, and Miss M|irjorie Sloane presided at the organ. Tho following were included in the itemi: Hymn, "Open the Door," children and choir; prayer, chairman; hymn, "Trust and Obev," children and choir; recitation, "Freddy the Frog," Freddy Robb; song, Joan Griffiths; address, the chairman; report and balancesheet, the superintendent, Mr Tujl; song, "Granny's Twilight Song," Miss A. Griffiths; musical monologue, 1 Want to go With Daddy," Miss Margaret Orchard; song, Mrs J- Mornss; and the prize distribution. Supper was served at the conclusion of the evening. The following is the prize list.— Primarv (teacher, Miss Sloane): olass work —Fred Robb 1, May Dymock \ Elsie Griffiths 3. Attendance —Fred Robb 1. Conduct—Elsie Griffiths 1, Jessie Dymock 2. Intermediates (teacher, Mr Tull): Class work —Arthur Morriss 1, Joan Griffiths 2, Ada Dymock 3. Attendance —Arthus Morriss and Joan Griffiths Ist, equal, Joyce Maddison 2, Leslie Robb 3. Conduct Joyce Maddison 1. Seniors (teacher, Mrs Morgan): Memory work —Connie Dymock 1, Jennie Dreaver 2, Jessie Bell 3. Attendance —Pat Morriss and Gwen Morgan Ist, equal. All othar scholars received a prize. _ , Friday afternoon Miss Mollie ' Tomlinson, on behalf of the school children, presented Miss B. C. Rout, who is leaving to take up a position at Fendalton, with a Doulton salad bowl, as a token of the love and esteem in which she is held. Miss Rout suitably thanked the children. On Monday afternoon some members of the Methodist Church paid a visit to the residence of Mrs Rout, and presented her with a silver manicure set and handkerchiefs, on behalf of the church members. choir, and Ladies' Guild. Mrs Rout has been leading singer in the , choir during her residence in Waikuku, j and vice-president of the Ladies' Guild : since its inception. j

SPRINGSTON. At a meeting of the Springston School Committee, it was decided to bold the annual picnic at Timaru on January 3rd.

HANMER SPRINGS. A gnme of cricket on the local pitch against a Canterbury College eleven was to have taken place on Saturday, but it had to be postponed till the end of the season. In its place, the second round of the triangular competition was commenced for the president's trophy by a match between Township a'id Hospital, the former winning by 110 runs for eight wickets to 126. Tor the winners, G. 0. Rutherford scored 29 runs, Lyons 28 not out, and \A ebb 2S. The most successful trundlers were Webb sis for 38 and Rutherford one for 15. For Hospital, Dr. Chisholm made 76 and Loughlin 11. Their most successful bowlers were Dr. Chisliolni three for 29 and Hart four for 61. Afternoon tea for the players was dispensed by lady supporters of the chili.

The bazaar held on Saturday night, in aid of the Church of England building fund, proved very successful. The stalls and side-shows wore wonderfully attractive and business was very brisk. Those in charge of stalls were:—Variety, .Mrs C. Lahmert and Miss E. Hodges; cakes and confectionery, Mesdames Hickman, Graves, Atkinson, and Montgomery; produce, Mrs Ashton and Miss Fawcett; houp-la, Mesdames Dodds, Williams, and Phillips; bran tub. Miss Lahmert; icecreams, Misses J. Hughes and V. Graves; afternoon tea and supper, Mrs Stevenson, Mrs King, Miss Baker, and Miss Mills; deck quoits, Messrs Wood and Lahmert; shooting gallery, Messrs Hickman and Forrest. There were many handsome gifts by local people anil Christchurch business firms for the various stalls and for competitions. The winners of the latter were: Messrs C. Acken, G. Lucas, C. Lahmert, Mrs Whiteley, Miss Shirley, Miss Latter, Mrs Burns, Mrs Clark, Miss Lahmert, Janet Webb, and Master J. Phillips. During the evening Messrs Ay ling, Herbert, and Harris gave musical items, and Mesdames Hickman, Stevenson, Williams, and Miss Parsons played music for dancing. There was a further wet and cold spell last week, with snow in the back country. The weather took up on Friday night, since when it has been warm and seasonable.

The third and final round for tho eclectic match for the Woodbank trophy was played during the week-end in conjunction with the monthly medal mntch. It was won by Mr A- Paterson with a score of 70—13—57. Mr H. Peek was second with 80—20—60. Tho medal match was won by .Air A. Reed with 75—5 —70. Mr Winstone was second with 82—7—7,'). AMBERLEY. The Ist Amberley (Amberley House shcool) Company of Girl Guides attended a church parade at Amberley on Sunday morning. There were 32 Guides on parade. Captain (Miss) Wi'tkins was in command and there was a colour escort of three. The vicar - inspected the company on arrival. The colours wore placed in the chancel during the singing of the first hymn, "Onward, Christian Soldiers." An appropriate sermon was preached on Galatians, vi. 2, "Rear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." At the close of the service the hymn, "Fight the Good Fight," was sung, and the colour escort resumed possession of the colours, standing at the chancel steps during the singing of the National Anthem, and then retiring. A congregation considerably above the normal number attended, and were impressed bv the smartness of the companv and their steadiness on parade. The'choir for this service was provided by members of the company. SEFTON. ,On Friday, at the residence of Mrs F. H. Ford, a few friends of Mr and Mrs D. Miller tendered them a social on the eve of their departure from the district. The evening was ypent playing progressive 500. During the evening, Mr F. H. Ford, on behalf of the ladies, piesented Mrs Miller with a cut-glass vase, and expressed theii regret at losing Mr and Mrs Miller from the district. Mrs Miller suitably replied. The prizes for the cards were won by Mrs I. Champion and Mr Harvey, and for the competition by Mrs Champion and Mr Withers. Those present were:—Mr and Mrs Miller, Mr and Mrs Ford, Mr and Mrs Rolliitson, Mr and Mrs Peters, Mr and Mrs A. Ashworth Mr and Mrs Harvey, Mr and Mrs A. Withers, Mrs Champion, and Miss Ellie Miller. An apology was received from Mr and Mrs A. Dalzell.

TAI TAPU. A team of ladies from the Tai Tapu Tennis Club were conveyed to Prebbleton by Mrs Suckling, where they were most hospitably entertained by the ladies of the Prebbletou Club. The heat was intense, but a very enjoyable time was spent in tennis. The anniversary services of the Tai Tapu Methodist Sunday School were conducted on Sunday, the Rev. Fowlds, of Springston, being the preacher. The altar was very prettily decorated with beautiful roses, and the children's choir was assisted by teachers and friends. The singing was particularly bright and reflected much credit upon Mr H. E. Peryman, the superintendent, who trnined them. Tho Misses Thelma and Marjorie Watson sang a duet, and Miss Tobeck presided at the organ. The anniversary concert and supper will be held on Friday evening. Owing to the difficulty of transport, the annual picnic of the Tai Tapu School children will be held at Motukarara, and not at Little River as formerly arranged. SOUTH MALVERN. The rainfall for the month of November was 433 inches. Rain fell on 19 days, as against 14 days and 4.34 inches for the game month last year. The average fall for November over a twelve-year period is 3.13 inches. Tho unusual rainfall last month has caused an undue delay in shearing and other farm work, though it has been beneficial to growing crops. . The annual picnic of the districts adjoining the Darfield-Whitechffs branch of the railways was lield at Diamond Harbour on Saturday, in perfect weather. The excursionists numbered 547, compared with 711 last year, lno trip across tho harbour was a most enjoyable one, and great interest was taken in the shipping. Two heavilyladen launches made trips round tho harbour. _ , ~ , The Rev. David K. Boyd, the newlyordained minister of tho Malvern charge of the Presbyterian Church, commenced his ministry on Sunday by preaching at Sheffield in the morning, Hororata in the afternoon, and Glentunnel at night. At the evening service there was a good congregation, .and the subject of the address was Onward and Upward." The f"' } J cct J", 1- J children's address was "Three Old les-tanic-nt Y.C.'s." • . The street lights in the district were used for the first time last week and will prove a great boon, especially at Mrs Leeming's corner at. \\ luteclin.b and at Charles' corner at Coalgate, both of these being somewhat dangerous.