NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20098, 29 November 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

■ ■ _ kaikoura. Following tho cold weather of '"Wednesday and Thursday, the mount . ain , a lloav .V covering of snow. ?. Soas " n « >"ost backward UX , f J there >s very httle grou(h m {he CirriH. Usually rrrorm 1 potatoes are ,>n "the market December but tho fms , 8 of * fo \ , weeks back checked gro» tl>, and there are few oarlv crops o f T 4 e P [ -' oi f , r KnUonal bllrl 'i A rf -'' s "vten an Church was ',V' a " ,' K ! Sunday school hall, the Tr. Vl, , '.,! l ° , SOn . boin « in the chair. In the absence, owing to sickness, of tb, w! r ; n Clerk , °' r Davidson), tIK! he.ssioa.report was given by the !V' n \ s ? r - M r !';• H Flower presented the balance-sheet, which showed a sat1 S f °„°T . ' position, members being warned, however, not to rest on oars 10 Kaikoura Sunday school report w;is rend by Miss Gibson', 3u ev 'i?- obc rtson giving a report on the Kowhai Sunday School, and also on the Boys' Brigade. Mrs Drabble reported on the work of the Women s Club, and Miss Gibson on tho Guild and . Presbyterian Women's Missionary Ilmon. Several speakers made appreciative reference to the work of the ladies of tho con Krc-a-uon, and to Miss Gibson's fine service in tho Sunday school. In the absence of Mrs h A W. Smith, Mr E. W: blower read the library report. A vote ot thanks was passed to the librarian. Mrs Smith. Mrs Drabble was elected liDrary treasurer. Mr E. W. Flower also spoke as choirmaster. Mr Robertson thanked the choirmaster and organist (Miss Flower) for their help. A V£te of thanks was passed to Miss i u ' ?\ ho decorates the communion table with flowers every Snndav. The following officers were elected : "Honorary secretary. Mr E. W. Flower; lion, treasurer, Mr F II Flower; committee, tho above and Mesdames It. L. Withers and M. A. Collvns Dr Withers, Messrs W. 11. Bullen, B , I.awson, E. Lawson, T. J. C. Schroder, and L. Shannon. broomfield. At a meeting of the Broomfield School Jubilee Committee, after much discussion, it was decided to hold a meeting of all old scholars of the school, to further consider the form and date of the jubilee to be held early in the New Year. The resignation of tho secretary (Mr R. Hunter) was read, and accepted. SEDGEMERE. A largo gathering was present at tho Sedgemere Hall on Thursday evening on the occasion of a fancy dress ball in aid of tho 6chool funds. The company embraced a wide range of characters and the dancing floor presented a picturesque scene. Prizes were awardied for the best costumes, tho .judges being Mesdames G. Nairn, Alister McPherson, and J. P. McKvedy, and Messrs G. J. Wood ham, Gilbert McLnehlan, and A. McPherson. Tho daneo music was played by Mrs Lanibio's orchestra, and Mr A. W. Stretz was M.O. Exhibitions of fancy dnneinjj were given bv seven pupils of M iss Ina Bruce's Southhridge class. When presenting the prizes, Mr J. Patterson. chairman of tho School Committee, thanked the donors and all who had assisted towards the evening's success. Tho following wero the rosults of the judging:—

Ladies—-Best fancy costume: Miss Edith Jackman (Persian Princess) 1, Miss Shearer (Golliwog) 2. Most original: Miss Hill (Peanuts) 1, Miss M. Patterson (No Strike) 2. Men—Best fancy: Alex. Greenwood (Chinese) 1, A. Learmonth (Mexican) 2. Most original: T. Gulliver (Policeman) 1, Noel Brown (Golliwog) 2. Girls—Best fancy: Aileen Kemp (Eastern Princess) 1, Iv. Morton (Rose) 2. Most original: Mary Teihoka (Maori Princess) 1, Colleen Twiss (Mistress Mary) 2. Boys—Best fancy: T. Mclnnes (Custard Powder) 1, A. Lambic (Black and Red Pierrot) 2. Moist original: J. Greenwood (Monkey) 1, Paddv Tohuhu (Maori) 2. Youngest Ikiv : Leo Collins (Sailor). Best paper costume: Thelma Howson (Bee) 1, Daidro Cooper (Clover) 2. Competitions:—Ladies: Mrs Martin 1, Mrs Leahy 2. Men : Mr J. P. McEvcdy 1, Mr Davison 2. HORORATA. The monthly meeting of the local branch of tho Plunkct Society was held in the parish room on Thursday afternoon, the president Mrs 11. M. Reeves, presiding. Nurse Finlayson, of Dartield, was present to give advice to mothers. Afternoon tea was dispensed. In the Tennis Club's Yankee tournament, Misses E. Thome and D. Eaglesome tied for first place, Westley Butt being first in the men's competion. Mrs Hcbdcn (Chrisfcliurch) is staying with Mrs Fleming. Nurse Hight (Nelson) has been visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs G. L. Hight. LADBROOKS. Mrs D. Blyth (Oainaru), who has been the guest of her sister, Airs A. .T. McLaughlin, has returned home. Mrs F. Myer, "Midway Farm,"' is on a holiday visit to ITanmer. Friends of Mrs Ilenry Meyer will regret to learn that she is a. patient in the Bottle Lake Hospital. Mrs T. G. Ware (Okain's Bay) is visiting her son, Mr E. J. Ware. Members of the Ladbrooks School Committee held a special meeting to make arrangements for the annual picnic, which is to be held early in December. The Drain road, between Birdling's bridge and tho Tai Tapu bridge, is in a very bad state with loose shingle and pot-holes.

MARSHLAND. The popularity of Mr and Mrs and Miss Waugh was evidenced in the largo and repiesentative gathering to bid them farewell in the Marshland Hall, on Thursday evening. Mr Leslie J. Wilson presided. The young people held a dance, while some of their elders engaged in card-playing. At au interval before supper a presentation was made by Mr Chisnall, on behalf of the residents. Mr Chisnall apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr D. <ioodc. The chairman, in calling upon Mr Chisnall, said that Mr Waugh had been connected witli practically every movement for the advancement of Marshland. Mrs Waugh had also taken her part in public activities, while Miss Waugh had always faithfully kept the home fires burning. Mr Chisnall eulogised Air Waugh's work as secretary to the School Committee. Mr Blackburn spoke of Mr Waugh's hard work as secretary to the Onion-growers' Association. He spoke also of Mrs Waugh's good work on the Library Committee. Mr Hibbard (chairman of the Hall Committee) praised Mr Waugh for his strenuous efforts to conserve the funds of the Hall Committee. Mr Sturgiss extolled Mr Waugh's work as president and originator of the Marshland Sports Club. Mr Sturgiss also referred to the hospitality of the guests of the evening. In making the presentation of a beautiful clock Mr Chisnall said that while Marshland was losing good residents, the people of Marshland wished them the greatest of blessings, long life, with good health. Mrs Roberts, on behalf of the Plunket Society, presented Mrs Waugh with a cut-glass vase, and wished her every happiness. Mr Chisnall presented Miss Waugh with a brush and comb set. "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" was heartily sung, after which Mr and Mrs Waugh returned thanks. Supper was served by the ladies of the Plunket Society. A very happy surprise party visited "Gowan Lea," the home of Mr and Mrs Waugh. The party consisted of near neighbours on Hill's road. Games and music made the time pass quickly, and after supper Mr Rogers made presentations to the Waugh family, expressing regret at the departure of such good neighbours. Mr Lynton Smith also spoke, expressing the wish that Mr and Mrs Waugh and Miss Waugh would take up their residence not far away. LEESTON. At tho annual congregational meeting of the Leeston Presbyterian charge, the chairman (tho Itev. J. C. Young) said that he was entering upon his sixth year as minister of the charge. Ho was proud of the loyalty of the many workers in various organisations who had given of their best in Christian service ; and he was grateful to the office-bearers and members for the encouragement given him. The report of tho session, presented by Mr James Anderson, praised the work of the Sunday schools and Bible classes, the P.W.M.U., and other organisations. Sympathy wag extended to those who had suffered bereavement, and to the sick. There had been 31 baptisms, six marriage.?, and seven funerals. The communion roll stood at 180. During the Rev. Mr Young's ministry, 117 had joined the church, and 41 members had left. Tho Management Comluitteo's report, presented by Mr W. H. Cartwright, recorded that the income for the year had exceeded the expenditure by £l2 0s lOd. A sura of £lO4 had been netted through tho annual flower show, and the musical competitions had shown a profit of £1.5. A sum of £.jl 3s 6d had been handed in on thank-offering Sunday. Improvements at the manse had cost £206 lis 4d, the financing having been made possible through the liberality of Mrs Jnmieson. The system of finance had been considered, and the committee believed that the envelope system would bo a considerable help in stabilising the finances. Tt was intended to continue the sustentation fund as before, so that members could support cither scheme. Dr. W. A. Johnston, treasurer, presented the general bal-ance-sheet, which showed a total income o!' £SS.'I ;~s Id, the expenditure being £lO 0s lOd Ics3. The sum of ~~P 2d had been sent away for missions, and assessments accounted lor -C7l 2s 6d. Other reports, all recording vitality and progress, were presented on behalf of the P.W.M.U (Mrs Martin), Lakeside Sunday school, and Lakeside Busy Bees (Miss Manson), Killinchy Sunday school (Mr J_. Spcnce). Leeston Sunday school (Mr E. Houston), Killinchy Girls' Club (Miss B. McLengahen), Killinchy Bible class (Miss M. Bray), Leeston 'Junior Bible class (Mr Tom Rodgers), Leeston Senior Bible class (Miss E. McLaughlin), Young Men's Bible class (Mr K Houston). Messrs A. Bay]is, A. Alj len, and 1. Mawson, who retired by I rotation, were re-elected to the ManI ngemcnt Committee. The chairman I announced that, in response to re--1 quests, tho Session was prepared to try I a monthly evening service at Leeston, after harvest. On the motion of Mr | W. McLaughlin, a comprehensive vote j of thanks to all church workers was t carried. The hope was expressed that tho health of Mrs Young would soon be restored.