NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19957, 18 June 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA. In connexion with the W.E.A. session Mr J. E. Straehan concluded a series of instructive and most interesting lectures at the High School on Monday evening before a large attendance. The lectures were followed with the keenestinterest, and Mr Straehan was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. KAIKOURA. Mr Wilson, who was in charge of the survey party north of Kaikoura, prior to being called away to work on the West Coast, has returned to Kaikoura, and with his party, will camp on the south side of the Hapuku river, near the factory. Survey work on the Hapuku river will be proceeded with, and arrangements made so that gangs may be placed on the South Island Main Trunk line. Mr E. P. Healy, M.P., arrived at Kaikoura from Blenheim on_ Monday afternoon and had a busy time with electors regarding their requirements. He met his supporters at a meeting in the evening, when matters political were talked over. The death occurred on Tuesday morning of Mr Henry Montague, of Shirley, at the age of 74 years. Mr Montague was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, and had lived in Kaikoura for about 50 years. He first managed the farm of Mrs J. O'Donnell, and subsequently took over the property now owned by Mr R. Miles. He took a keen interest in the activities of the Catholic Church, and was held in very high esteem by all members of the cominunily. A few years ago Mr Montague disposed of his property and went to live in retirement at Shirley. He was on a visit to friends in Kaikoura when he took ill, and although he showed signs of making a good recovery he suffered a relapse and died at the residehce of Mrs B. Mackle, Suburban, yesterday morning. He is survived by Mrs Montague and one son, Mr 5. Montague.

OMIHI. There was a very large gathering in the Omihi Hall at the annual ball of the Waipara-Omihi branch of the Plunket Society. The hall was prettily decorated. Music was supplied by Hunnibell's Orchestra, extras being played by Messrs Watkins and Kilty. Mr W. Bryden was M.C. AMBERLEY. Mr J. M. South's drapery establishment was again broken into on Monday morning, this being the second occasion that this has happened in three weeks. The intruders gained admission by the same window as on the previous visit. They got away with £75 worth of clothing. The 'oss is unfortunate for Mr South, and much sympathy is expressed for him. Mr C. H. Bowen, manager of the Bank of 'New South Wales at Amberley, has received word of his promotion to the bank at Eketahuna.

OXFORD. On Monday, about midnight, a severe storm came up from the south-west. On the foothills there was a heavy fall of snow. LOBURN. The weekly card tournament at Loburn was held in the Coronation Hall on Tuesday evening. The highest points wore scored by Miss Nancy Henry and Mr J. W. Macleod. For the benefit of the young footballers of the district, Mr 0. How, of North Loburn, is conducting a physical culture class on Thursday evenings in the Loburn Hall. j The orchard instructors intend holding a packing demonstration at tho Mr A. Thomas's orchard. 3PRINGSTON. The annual Home and Maori Mission Sunday was held at the Methodist Church on Sunday. The Rev. A. J. Seamer and Maori party conducted the service. Mr Seamer was the | preacher, and the party contributed several hymns. There was a good congregation. The weather during the past week ha# been very cold, with showers of rain and eleet. The rainfall is proving very beneficial to farmers, who have not already got their autumn crops in. The next couple of weeks should see most of the sowing done for the present. The Springston school girls played a basketball match with the Burnham girls, and wore defeated by nine goals to nil. Mise Gabb was referee. A meeting was held in the public hall for the purpose of forming a Young Men's Club. It was unanimously decided to form a club for all men and boys over the age of 14 years. The following officers were elected:— President, Mr J. W Kime: leaders, Messrs A. C. Barr and P. V. Bailey; secretary, Mr Geoff Wright; treasurer, Mr Orton Bailey. The membership fee was fixed at 2s 6d for this year. Many suggestions for the running of the club were made, but most of them were deferred for future consideration. It was decided to meet again on Saturday and to hold a question evening. At the fortnightly meeting of the Girls' Sunshine Club, Mrs Barr (subleader) and Miss Gabb presided over an attendance of 20 members The girls decided to forward any clothes they had outgrown to Nurse Maude for distribution among the needy--4 sewing evening was held, followed _ by games, drill, and competitions. At the next meeting a debate is to be held on the question, "Do women get as much enjoyment out of life as men do?"

LINCOLN. On Monday evening, a meeting was held in the Presbyterian Sunday School, when fhe Rev. G. A. Naylor gave a talk on John Masefield. the new Poet Laureate. The tali was illustrated by the reading of several of his poems. Afterwards a discussion took place regarding the establishment of a literary group to study during the winter months, and it was decided to arrange lor some readings of .plays next Monday, and then to decide what support would be forthcoming for the project. Yesterday morning, Mr G. T. Alley, the travelling tutor for the W.E.A-, in charge of the adult rural education scheme, visited Lincoln with the library van. He took up his stand in Fitzgerald square, and several people availed themselves of the opportunity of borrowing books. At a meeting of the Basketball Club challenges from Tai Tapu and Prebbleton were accepted It was decided th*t practices ehould be held on Tuesdays. Miss Noleen Ford was elected cAptain of the team, and Miss I. Wood rice-captain.

OKAIN'S BAY. At the Tennis Club's weekly euchre party the prizes were won as follows: —Ladies: Miss M. Moore 1, Mrs E. W. Hammond 2; men: Mr W. Robinson 1, Mr Geo. Harris 2. Last week the prizes were won by:—Ladies: Mrs J. Boleyn 1, Miss Mary Moore 2; men: Mr A. Ware .1, Mr Geo. Ware 2. Misses A. Ware, W. Robinson, L. Moore, and D. Moore have returned from a trip to Mount Cook. Mr and Mrs P. Moore have left on a visit to Australia. SPRINGFIELD. There was keen interest in the football match played at Springfield between Sheffield and Springfield teams. The local team outclassed their opponents and won by 14 points to 3. Mr Hight {Hororata) was referee. Quite a gloom was cast over the district when it became known that Miss Meb. Cameron was a victim of the terrible motor and train smash at Sockburn. Miss Cameron was a very popular girl, and much sympathy is felt for her parents. She was their girl> and only that day had been with her mother to attend the wedding of one of her girl friends. darfield. Hororata and Darfield football teams met on the latter's ground, Darfield winning by 5 points to 3. Por Darfield W. Rusbatch scored a try, which was converted by J- Millard, and Jkicked a penalty goal for Hororata. Mr R. McMeekin was referee. Greendale B and Darfield women's hockey teams met at Darfield on Saturday, Darfield winning by 7 goals to nil. Mr P. O'Dowd was referee. The following will represent the Malvern Golf Club in a match against Rakaia, to be played at Malvern during the week-end:—Mesdames Norton, McDonald, and W. Deans, Miss L. Taylor, Messrs D. Toombs, R. McMillan, C. Bushell, W. Pole, R. McDonald, R. G. Robinson, F. Gibens, W. Deans, H. HBarrs, and Dr. C. Reid. Mr R. Kent, of the railway staff, has received notice of his transfer to Herbert. hororata. On Friday next Mr G. T. Alley, 8.A., travelling tutor for the W.E.A., will be at the local Post Office to discuss the travelling library in connexion with the Canterbury adult rural education scheme. Mr W. P. Johnstone, Agricultural Instructor, visited the public school during the week. Fourte'en children frojTi the school have entered the competition in potato-growing. • Playing football in the Malvern Sub-Union's competition ett Da'field on Saturday Hororata was defeated by the home team by 5 points to 3. Mr McMeelmn was referee. A Hororata player had the misfortune to have a collarbone broken.

The ladies' hockey team wore defeated hy the Glentunnel team at Glentunnel by 4 goals to 3. Mr Hinks controlled tho game.

SOUTH MALVERN. A meeting of householders to elect a school committee was held in the Glentunncl School on Monday even? ing. Mr L. Workman presided. The following committee was elected: Messrs 8. Cherry, S. C. Marsh, P. Prestidge. W. G. Smith, and L. Workman. The balance-sheet, showing a credit of £4 10s 7d, was adopted. Votes pf thanks to last year's committee and to the staff were proposed by Mr C. Stuart, and carried by acclamation. At h meeting of the committee held subsequently Mr L. Workman was appointed chairman and Mr W. G. Smith secretary. A voto of thanks to Sir W. MoSkimming for the gift of a ton of coal was passed. A general discussion on school property took place. It was decided to meet on the first Monday in each month.

WADDINGTON. A function was held in the Oddfellows' Hall at Wadding ton, in aid of the fnnds of the Waddington Tennis Clnb, Those in charge of stalls were: —Cake stall: Miss Lilley; produce stall: Mrs Smith and Misß Freeman; sweets stall; Mrs 0. D. Bealey. There were numerous competitions, and items were given by Misses H. Cullen, D. Cullen, and A. Stephens. As the result of the evening the club's funds benefited by £l4. SHEFFIELD. At the fortnightly meeting of the Literary and Debating Club there was a good attendance, and Mr W. Blackie presided. Mr Sydney Francis Hoben, of Christchurch, gave a piano recital, and a talk on some famous musicians and composers, whom he had met while in Europe and-'America. At the -close of the programme the Rev. Mr Boyd and the Rev. Mr Witheford thanked Mr Hoben for the enjoyable evening be had given them, and hoped that at some future date the club, would again have the privilege of hearing him.

LAKESIDE. The adjourned annual meeting of householders was held in the Lakeside School on Monday evening, when there was an attendance of nine. The bal-ance-shoot was read and adopted, and jt was reported that a new piano which i 3 being purchased would be delivered in a few days. The school was progressing favourably, the roll number having increased from 27 to 47 in the past two years. The following committee was elef^ed: Messrs T. C. Mol.iichlan (chairman), D. Marshall (secretary and treasurer), G. Sloan, W. Winchester, and F. McCormick. LEESTON. At a meeting of the EUesmere School Sports Association on Monday arrangements were completed for a basketball competition, for which entries were received from eight schools. The games will be played under the rules of the New Zealand Basketball Association. It was decided that one round ba played, and the games were arranged to fit in as convementiy as possible with the football competition already in progress. It was agreed that the competition should open to-morrow, when the matches will be: Lees ton r. Lakesi de-Sedgemere, Brookside v Irwell, Killinchy v Ehinsandel, Doyleston a bye Tie matter of the proposed field day at the end of the winter term was discussed, and it was decided to hold a further meeting to go fully into the question. A mixed Canadian foursome was played on the EUesmere golf links on Saturday. Mrs Hunt and E W. Hunt tied for first place with Mrs Taylor and L. Bonnincrton. with a net score of 73. The tie will be played- off later.