NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19177, 7 December 1927, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

; RANGIORA. | B&fc was a fair, attendance at •Mv night's euchre party con- : by the Oddfellows' Lodge. The (jiWfiimers .were: —Ladies,- Mrs L. W*Url, Mrs H. i. Forward 2; men, I /MrP, Jialam 1, Mr F. Mcllwraith 2. ' Hon. Mr Biiddo, M.P., was in "jtfora .yesterdlay. , JpM; D, Cunneen, local represen.Win of the Rational Mortgage and Wy Company, Ltd., has been admot his transfer to Christcharch. t nieeting ofv the North CanterCricket Association held yester*M decided to arrange another competitions for the senior ■ S or teams. It was reported were complete for iIS ibetween . the North Canterand the Amuri Union, HflßiWlibo nlaved at Ainberley to-Wrngft-and:on Friday. Bp ! BALCAIRN. of the Balcairn School asMfflttee there were present: Messrs Babgood (chairman), H. Hurr®^i,De r m°tt, and H. B. Cooper. JjjjjgJw was received from the Eduregarding ' consolidation, 'decided to hold the matter i>J!Bppßw'. : secretary of the picnic and t 'Mffiwld reported that' the proceeds VaMcqnoert on Thursday night i-glM'.fe'ffll 6d, and that the was £ll 17s lOd. Coritrithe supper had been reBjffiWwi Mesdames Derraott, Hur.™mbood. H. B. Cooper, and' Miss •jgsKwo. .On the vote of the pupils iiPW- decided to • hold the annual .Sumner on Saturday next. £iS]y*jtira\ of the school prizes was toiSf i of t"ho teacners. The *Ui concert and prize-giving HU? d the hall on December I OXFORD. ? fiN gßTd9n Paifty Waa held in tllC beaU * P'niids of "Cumelea," in aid of ' Church funds. The ' Was all that could be desired < flu t" 1 ® n i o y a We afternoon was spent. . Eta ' Guild organised the func- ; is expected as a result.< IlL» 1 ' etc -J 'aised the following 'Sa Cake stall (Mesdames Jas. • Qru^l Wm - Taylor), £5 5s 6d; sweets I 2, and Bere 2), "Oit salad (Miss Budge and r,W" Yjwiek), £2 4s 9d; fancy (Mrs i Kerr), £2 13s sd;-cake hi* rtr oll sss Cameron), £1 5a 6d; f JS A - Bud g e )> «• 'ft,- (2¥jjß competition (convener Mrs , § jnwi? B ') resulted: —Sultana cake j £ «#»)• Mrs E. Lassen 1, Mrs Ron. 2 ' Mrs W - Wright 3. Sponge 6ntries ): Miss M. Kerr 1, V & 2, Mrs Ron. Thompson ®bin<» • Jidson and Mrs W. J. Th ,? e . the judges. 1 Tr ersar y celebrations of the iw Sunday School took frttyjJ®, B <"iday. The church was thwai ° ra^ ed * or ie occasion, and erv^oe waa given entirely by ®nder the direction of Mrrf it There were good attend'nfar .to the three services, the .Wtlie'Jj of Woodend, giv--88 ou occas i on ' a children's concert ySlglLy?* at which the school prizes The Rev. C. W. and addresses "were Mr Turner (Baptist) (Salvation Army).

KAIKOURA. .Mr T, Harle, of Hapuku, reports that November was exceptionally wet, the rainfall being above the average. Rain fell on 20 days for a total of 10.18 inches, compared withfis.7l 'for November last year. Tho maximum fall was 1.67 in on the loth. There is good growth of feed over the whole district, but shearing operations have been delayed and there has been a loss of shorn sheep. Mr E. E. Weavers, ot Lynton Downs, reports that the rainfall for - November was 6.99 in on 18 days, the maximum fall, l.oin being on November 28th. , Beautiful /weather prevaued for the Anglican bazaar and good business was done, the net receipts being £ll6 During the evening the Girl Guides gave items. Mr. S. J. Mogridge contributed violin solos, and. members of the Kaikoura Orchestral Society played selections. The stallholders were:—Produce: Mesdames Abraham, Boyd, and S. Low, assisted by Misses D. and L. Boyd; cake:' Mrs T. Harlo and Misses J. and A. Harle; sweets: Mesdames G. C. Wallace, H. Comer, F. S. H. Warner, and Miss oates; hoop la: Messrs H.'Wilkinson and G. H. Cates; village pump: Mesdames W. Bedwellan, A. H. Stubbersfiold, assisted by Miss N. Stubbersfield; fancy • Mesdames _W. A. Ferry and J. bhipton; ice-cream, etc.: Mesdames J. Murray, H. Osmond, and T. Alexander; tea room: Mesdames R. T. Pope, J. Lvford, J. Blackler, and Miss U. Pope; doorkeepers: Messrs E. Gray> and F. Barnes. Three candidates are mentioned tor the election of a representative on the County Council for the Conway Riding to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr P. M. Acton-Adams. They are Messrs R- Aitken, S' C .Heard, and Roberton. At the monthly meeting of the Progress League, Mr T. Harle presided. A vote of sympathy was passed with tiie relatives of the late Mr P. M. ActonAdams. The Public Works Department advised that as no vote had been placed on the Estimates this year, soundings for the Conway bridge on the inland road would not be taken. It was decided to communicate with the Minister for Public Works pointing out the importance of the bridge in this locality. The question of fish transport was held in abeyance. Regret was expressed that representatives were not available to attend the conference of Progress Leagues to be held in Blenheim this week. It was decided to give every assistance to the Native i Bird Protection Society in its efforts > preserve native birds and scenery. 1 It was decided to approach the Postal authorities with a view to having the telephone hours extended from b a.m. to midnight. horrelville. The cricket team commenced a match with Swannanoa on Saturday. Swannanoa, , batting first, compiled i 129, of which E. \errall scored 36, J. McHugh 24, J. Paterson 21 not out, and H Worth 10. Bowling for Horrelville Bailev took two wickets for 4 runs, Prouse two for 14 Paterson two forl6, Beer two for 32, Stevenson one for 18, and Dixon one- for -o. At the call of time Horrelville had scored 67 for the loss of seven wickets (Dixon 24 not out, Forrest 12). SPRINGSTON. At the euchre tournament under the auspices of the Gymkhana, Ommittee ; the prizes were won as follows . Lad;L • Mrs E Neale 1, Mrs P. Riordan •if' jSbT MrC. 'StaM 1, Mr \V. Thompson 2. Mrs P. Riordan supplied the dance music, Mesdames W. Greenslade and J. Benny, jun., contributing »~r+rns A Monte Carlo waltz was won ibv Mr and Mrs C. Mills. Mr E. Neale IwasM.a

CHEVIOT. There was a large attendance at tho residence of Mr and Mrs A. Tweedie, Gore Bay, when an entertainment was given by the pupils of the school and assisting artists. The numerous items bv the children reflected great credit on their teacher, Miss E. Willcox, who was responsible for their training for the entertainment. The children s nurabers were as follows: Dance (Sir Roger de Coverley) by the little ones; recitation, David Jackson; dance (Sapors Hornpipe), Henry Walls; song ( Sweet and Low"), schoolgirls; recitation {"My Watch"), Kenneth Hines; drill (Awkward squad), schoolboys; dance (Highland Fling), schoolgirls. The entertainment concluded with a P la y. le * entitled "Fairy Prisoners," m which the various parts were taken by Edna McClintock, Esther Williamson, Douglas McClintofik, Vera McClintock, Henry Walls, and tho smaller pupils. The adults assisting with the programme were: Messrs B. Lawry, G. Struthers, J. Jackson, C. H. Davies, Mrs A. Williamson, and Miss E. Willcox. At tho conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Miss Willcox for her work in training tho children. LEESTON. With a view to further reducing its liabilities, the Leeston Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club decided at a meeting on Monday evening to hold a Christmas fair. Arrangements were made to procure several side-shows anal to conduct an art union. It was decided to request the lady members to take charge of a cake and sweetsstaU. Seventeen new members were elected. The president mentioned that ac °™" plaint had come from the croquet se<> tion that some persons ullkn( ? Y" removed mallets from.thopavionfor the purpose of playing on Sundays. The mallets had been roughly handled, and one had been broken. No £rson other than a member was entitled to use the club's equipment, and.it was an infringement of the constituti use the green on Sundays. The Leeston School Committee met on Monday evening. Messrs Reid an Fussell were appointed _ to re P re , the committee at a meeting to be for the formation of a swimming club. It was agreed that in the event of club being formed the committee wouia be prepared to enter into an - ment for the of the bath the season. A question was raised «_ to whether a deputation . should sent to the Board of Education this month in regard to the building or new school. After consideration was deemed advisable to defer the visit until the Board's January meetMr F. Rowell returned to Brookside yesterday after a six months' tour of Great Britain. SPRINGSTON SOUTH. There was a good attendance at the weekly euchre party and dance. The prizes were won by Mrs H. Hoskin and Mr E. H. Rowell. After supper a dance was held, music being supp' by Les Everest. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr C. Bennett and M rs Les Everest. Mrs Bennett was M.C. The week-end was a good one for anglers and several fine bags wei ? secured in the Selwyn and No. "• A fish weighing 14*lb was caught by Mr A. Mcßean in the No. 2. ... The local school held its picnic to Pleasant Point on Friday. A large number of parents, as well as children, made the trip, and a very enjoyable day-was spent.

CULVERDEN. Peter Leicester Cochrane, aged two Years and. nin© months, son of Mr Gfcorg© T. Cochrane, stock agent, Culverden, while playing with ducks on Sunday at 10 30 a.m., fell into the stream which runs past his father's residence and was drowned. At the inquest, beiore Mr H. R. Davison, J.P., and a jury,' a verdict was returned that the ooi was accidentally drowned. OKAIN'S BAY. There was a large attendance at last week's euchre and dance. The prizes were won as follows: —Ladies: Mrs Percy Harris 1, Mrs Reg. Mason Men: Mr J. Mason 1, Mr J.Jack 2. Mr J. Mason also won the Christmas h T summoned meeting of the Loyal Hand of Friendship Lodge. M U was held on Saturday< Sister C.' Boleyn, N.G., presided Two numbers were declared on the sick ta The district secretary forwarded £sl interest from the investment fund. Une member applied for the £lO jldgg funeral benefit. Bros. H. H. ~ and L. MoEwan were appointed audi tors. Sister 0. Boleyn was nominated for I.P.N.G , and Sister L. Moore and Bro. L. McEwan were nominated tor N.G and V.G., respectively. N.G. gave notice that a summoned meeting would be held next lodge night. The Okain's Bay Dairy Company's herd-testing a.verages for the period ending November 30th are as f °tt'Cow: (1) 12601b milk, 0.1 test 76.861b butter fat; (2) 18001b test, 75.601b butter fat; (3) 14401b milk. 5.2 test, 74.881b butter fat; (4) 18601b milk, 4,0 test, -4.401b butter fa Worst Cows: (1) milk, 3.1 fc»t. 12.09 butter fat; (2) 4oolb mi k, -•» test, 12.601b butter fat; (/) 3901b milk 4.0 test. 15.601b butter fat; (4) 6001b milk, 2.6 test, 15.601b butter fat. Best Herds: (1) U TVJw'S 1360.911b milk, 3.60 test. 4/.0211. butter fat; (2) 35 cows averaged milk, 3.47 test, 46.591b butter.fat; (3) 44 cows aiveraged 1027.271b milk, -"9 test 44.721b butter fat; (4) 3i cows averaged 1056.491b milk, 4.16 test, 43.961b butter fat. Worst Herds: (1) 14 cows averaged 829.291b milk, 3.46 test, 28.691b butter fat; (2) 32' cows averaged milk, 3.58 test, 29.871b butter fat; (3) 23 cows averaged 883.041b milk, 3.62 test, 31.921b butter fat; (4) 41 cows averaged 840.731b milk, 3.90 tost, 32.811b butter fat. Association Average: 9<o cows averaged 1110.361b milk. 3.50 test, 38.861b butter fat. _ . Highest individual test, G.o: lowest. individu.il test, 1.8. greenpark. At the weekly euchre party and dance there was a good attendance. The prize-winners were: Mrs H, Lack (Lincoln), Mr C. H. Withell (Lincoln Railway), the second prizes going to Mrs Norman Bearnian and Mr W. Bennett. The music for the dance was supplied bv Mrs A. H. Clark, with extras by Mr B. Tronson. Mr A. H. Clark was M.C. . „ A card match held during the week between Tai Tapu and Greenpark _ resulted in the latter winning by 56 points. After supper a dance was held, the music for "wliii'h was supplied by rs A. H. Clark. Monte Carlo waltzes were won bv Miss M. Greaves (Lincoln) and Mr Chas. Brown, and Mrs s -J 36 "? 6 " and Mr Stan. Bennett. Mr A. H. Clark was M.C.