NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20100, 2 December 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

BANGIORA.

, ,h« November monthly meeting of "ora Fruitgrowers' Association, if Sa °ifl I rthy discussion on standardisthe proposed levy on fruit- 1 tn mee t the cost, the following vras passed: —"That this Asafter discussing the report of ] wrics and Commerce Committee 41 l House of Representatives, is of ( /tie Ho no furthcr restrictions I ' M übeWed on the fruitgrower in | -*n with the marketing of his opposes strongly the suggested Tiffor standardisation." lho reso us 4 «»» carried almost unanimously,; &ng only one dissentient vote ■ a ir. of the Association expressed that the present regulations, :i * OP enforced, could ensure the ;{ywp« J . good fruit, and pro'°?d£o2S l»eking. Also, that it M be most difficult to standardise 1. nerisliable commodity as apples, fll there are so many different firiSs, and different qualities o± the meeting of the Ilangiora -• ...'a Christian Temperance Lnion SheH, when Mrs Thwaites presided . eood attendance. Hie presift referred to the loss suffered by JfUnit® through the death of Mrs ; fir May, and a motion of sympathy the relatives "as passed. Ilie and balance-sheet showed that year's work had been ij3£d. J The superintendents oj f\»rious departments reported 24 *hriben to the "White ll.bbon" ; jfiEVn the Cradle Roll 50 mem2, to the "Y" Branch, and 22 memSin the Birthday League. Mrs taites, in intimating that siie dm dW to be re-elected president, ZZitd thanks for the faithful supSi she had received from members seven years she had held ZPosition. She soecially commcndd the work of Mrs Lane, who had ltd as secretary since the resignaS, of Mrs A. J. Ferguson, and hand<]ter a beautiful bouquet. Mrs \V. K. MriiiMn presided during the election i ofice-bearers. which resulted as jjofs:—President, Mrs S. Henderan* vice-presidents, Mesdames Imites. McKechnie. W. R. HutchihlC 8. Ayers, and L. James; eecrearr Sirs J. Davidson ; treasurer. Mrs f 'Keir; superintendents, evangelists: Mrs L. James: Scientific TemperUK, Miss Barman; "Y" Branch, foE. R. Tavlor; peace and arbitraaa. Mrs Lane; "White Ribbon" jgents. Mrs S. Avers and Mrs Oates; BirtWjv League, Miss Wornall; Cradle Roll. Mrs A. Smith; scattered Kfflbers, Mrs A. A. King; social comaittee. Mesdames A. Smith. Patchett, Bag. a&d Lane. On behalf of the aeabers Mn Lane presented Mrs Unites with a handbag, eulogising »faithful and self-sarrifieinq: manner is which she had carried out tho duties at president.

HANMER SPRINGS.

Cilverdon defeated Hanmer by 4'J rain in the Amuri competition game, played last Saturday, at Hanmer. Hart % and 0. Loughlin 14, mado top biting scores for Hanmer, S. Mr.xwsll taking sis of Hanmer'B wickets for nms. Next Saturday the Hanmer SI. will play at WaiSari. The Hanmer Golf Club played a Canadian foursome during the weekend. the best scores being:— Phillips and Louphlin: 86, 19, 67. Mrs tioss and Miss Stewart: 91, 23, eg. W. Paterson and F. Ooote: 91, 23, I % various parties in the back rta. for the destruction of deer, ib king a successful season. One ftifi two, in tie Lake Tennyson ckij. shot 546 head, and they have 4&W 300 tails at the Forest m?b"i Office. Another party of 35, ia the Tarndale district, are repsdto have a ban of over 500. The jrtj of two forestry employees, •jraiiwr to tho nor'-west, as far as winding ranee, have had 25 days' warns they left in mid-October J* My members of tho Presby■MQfflrch held & "bring and buy" ™ a the church grounds on Satur•Mtaaoira. There was a large atla«9. and the fn net inn was a great •j®* The stall-holders were: — Mesdames H. Phillips. E. and p. Breckon; afternoon 5* Mesdames J. Gemmell and A. «j:aree(s and cakes. Mesdames Raß<* Malnquln; variety Sesdaiaeß R. W. Hughes and D. iSnawj; hran tub. Mrs H. Glass, WtHßhera nf the P.W.M U. A coat-hanger comootition at- ?*#} » hi<? entrv. the judge bemg 0. 0. Rutherford. The winner USas Humphreys.

WAIAU.

match in the Amuri Subcompetition was played at on (Saturday between RotherWsiau teams. Waiau batted compiled 168 runs, to which J nf 1 '? cont ribnted 94. Crossley ff ea 18, and Stewart 12. replied with a total of 90 W„™ Banks 24 . Halkett 22. K? 19. and Reid 10). For ittS ?*®, Halkett and Dr. Furkert IjW, f?'oo We Cullen, with four rßns , was the mainstay £ » M . an team. school swimming baths season on Satur'*sHaml^ a ' weather was ideal an there was a very 6 j A number of events jftprJLif u '* s wel 'e got off, W OOO tea was dispensed by flower show approxiwfne\^ave ' )pcn received. P er forrned by Mr

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KAIKOURA.

Miss Stella Murray is at present on a visit to relatives at Wharanui. A garden party was held at Mr RittsonThomas's residence on Saturday afternoon in her honour. A large stingray was captured near tho old wharf on Saturday evening. "There are three kinds of church people, just as there aro three kinds of motor-cars," said tho Rev. F. Robertson, at St. Paul's annual meeting:— "self-starters, crank-startcrs, and no Btarters. Tho first can always be depended upon, tho second only for special efforts, and tho last not at all." The death has occurred at Christchurch of Miss Rose Morris, elder daughter of Mr W. Mcrris, of East End, after a long illness. Sincere sympathy will be felt for tho relatives. The Post Office and Telephone Exchange has been reopened at Goose Bay for the convenience of campers in the vicinity. ["hero wns a good attendance at the dance in the Suburban Ilall on Saturdav night, under the supervision of the Kaikoura Basketball Club. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr W. Thomas, Mr C. W. Reeves, and Mr Saul, extras being played by Misses M. Mack I,- ...fl yi Clemett. Tho MontL,arlo waltz was won by Miss V. Boyd and Mr 11. Boyd, and the lucky spot tit l 'V Mr .1. Alexander and partner. Mr M. Mackle was M.C. During tho evening occasion was taken by Miss M. Clemett (Suburban Club) to make a piesentation to Miss E. Mounsey, who had acted as their coach and had done valuable work in assisting tho girls. Miss Mounsey suitably responded, thanking tho girls for their kindness. Ideal weather prevailed on Saturday afternoon for the commencement of the match between teams selected by N. 1 arrant and F. Warner. The former's team batted first, making 153 runs, of which McLennan was responsible for 96, Warner's team replying with 216 (Mogridge 78, Warner 77). Tho match will be continued on Saturday next. Motors will send a team to Kaikoura on December 20tli. Kaikoura cricketers journeyed to Wharanui for the week-end to play a team from the Wharanui Club. Tn the nrst match played at Ivaikoura, Wharanui were the victors, but on this occasion Kaikoura won by 198 to 11G runs.

• BALCAIRN.

With the object of augmenting the fund the Balcairn Hall Committee held a successful dance on Saturday evening, a pleasant time being spent by all present. Competitions were won by Misses F. Ivelcher and M. James, Mrs G. Hales, Messrs K, Wooster, McPherson, and C. Lewis. Dance music was provided by Misses A. Fitzpatrick, B Fleming, and M. Hales. Mr D. Crossen was M.C. The proficiency examinations are to be held this week at Ashley, when a number of country schools will bo examined. Very unsettled weather has been experienced at Balcairn lately, there being frequont showers and very cold nights. Shearing is almost finished, and most of tho team work is completed.

AKAROA.

Tho Akaroa bowline green is in bettor condition now than it has been for some years, and although a late start was made this season, some very good games have been played. On Saturday the first game for tho A.B.C. rink badges, that has been played for two seasons, was concluded. The two rinks were evenly matched, and witli two heads to go they were even —14 all. A feature of the play was the good performances put up by Messrs Ricli and Rhodes, both first season players. The result was:—C. \V. Leete, H. A. Rhodes, C. C Narbey, S. W. Hayward (s) 16. L. Brocherie, F. R. Rich, A. Shuttleworth, A. J. Clements (s) 14 Tho following will play in a Town v. Country match against an Opawa riftk, at Onawa, next Saturday:—A. Shuttleworth C. Petterson, A. J. Clements, S. W. Hayward (s>. The weather was exceedingly warm during the week-end. On Sunday a heavy north-west wind blew all day.

GREENPARK.

Visitors from stirrounding districts continue to support the Greenpark Hall Committee'-s weekly socials, there being an attendance of 76 on Saturday evening. The prizes were won bv Mesdames Marks and W. Jordan < t,in"olnV and Messrs L. Bennett nnrl J. Clark. Dancing enjoyed to miisic snnplied l>y M-s Clark, extras being played bv Mrs Marks. Mr R.. Thomas was M.C.

KIRWEE.

Residents of the Kirwee district attended in large numbers at the Agricultural Hall for the purpose of bidding good-bye to Mr and Mrs G. VV. fcjoai, who are leaving the district to take up their residence at AVaikari, Mr Soal having been appointed headmaster of tue school tliere. Mr soal, who has been headmaster of the local scnool lor neariy five years, was an aruent supporter of the various sports clubs in tile district, and he will l>o missed by these bodies. Ho was also secretary' to the Courtenay Agricultural and Pastoral Association tor several years, and was more recently a member of the General Committee. Mr Soal was very popular with the schoolchildren, and it was only the small number of pupils on the roll that caused his transference to Waikari. Speeches of a highly complimentary nature were made bv Messrs J. McKie, on behalf of the School Committee; FMcNae. Courtenav A. and P. Association; R. W. McMeekan, United Courtenay Cricket Club; the Rev. T. Fatcrson, Football Club; the Rev. G. W. Christian, Anglican Church, and Mr A. G. Hart, Hall Improvement Committee. j)uring the evening Mr \V. Frizzell, on behalf of those present, asked Mr Soal to accept a ease of military hair brushes, and a case of pipes. Mrs Soal was presented with a dinner set, and Master Jack Lawn- on behalf ot the schoolchildren, handed a wristlet watch to Master Harold Soal. Mr Soal suitably thanked the donors tor their gifts. Miss Christian contributed a song. Supper was provided by the ladies. A dance was held, the music being provided by Mesdnmes A. Ij. Stewart, and G. Begg. Misses Begg* Rooer. and Robertson, and Mr A. G. Hart. Mi G. R. Bedford was M.O. The fortnightlv social, in connexion with the Kirwee Amateur Athletic Club was held in the Orange Hall, when there was a fair attendance. an'J a verv pleasant evenin« was spent. Cimpetitions were won by Miss Mrs A Smith, and Messrs H Bedford. and R. W. MoMoekan tapper was served by the 1-dios. Music tor the dance was provided by Mr u. gramophone. The rainfall at Kirwee for November was 2.53 in. Rnin fell on eleven davs. with a maximum fall of .ybm. and half an inch of snow on the 23rtl For the corresponding month of IJj »■ the fall was 1.98 in. The tr>M fall for the eleven months was 26.85 in, compared with 27 (Xi'n for the correspond intr period of 1929. and in 1928 The month was noted for the number of cold, southerly storms, and for the late fall of snow. Playing in the Malvern Sub-Associa-tion's cricket competition on Sa'urday. Sheffield beat Kirwee by 91 runs. Scores Sheffield 160 (T. S. Innes !'>■ C. Innes 52, retired. T,. Jenkins 22. retired, I/. T. Wright 23, and H. Judd

19). Kirwee 69 (R. W. McMcckan 10, and G. Begg 10). The bowlers tor Sheffield were R. S. Gunn, two for 2/ : L. T. Wright, four for 15; H. Ferguson, thiee for three; and L. kins, one for 10. For Kirivee, M. \\ ilson took one for 17; A. Roper, two for 59; A. Stewart, two for 32; V Davis one for two ; R. McMeekan, on" for four; and G. Begg, one for none.

SPRINGFIELD.

Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the opening of the new bowling green at Springfield. The president (Mr R. Milliken) expressed pleasure at seeing so many present and welcomed the visitors. Mr Morrison (actingpresident of the Christchurch Centre) congratulated Springfield upon having such a fine green and wished the club everv success. lie stated that if it had not been for the pennant matches in town, there would have been a large number of bowlers to help them along. Mr Wood (past president of the Centre) congratulated the club on its green and surroundings and urged members to take a pride in it. Mr Jenkins spoke on behalf of the Sheffield Club and Mr Hey on behalf ot the Oxford Club. Miss Ngaire Milliken sent up the jack and Mrs Milliken the first bowl. Afternoon tea was served in the hall. In the evening a social was hold. A Christchurch party supplied the musical programme. The niusic for the dance was supplied by Mr A. Atkinson and Mr E. Odgers. The pupils of Mrs Robinson gave a very enjoyable afternoon in tile hall in aid of the school funds. The various items were supplied by Miss Kara Smith and Miss Olive Lapthorne, Miss

Beatrice Robinson, Max McQuui, Joan Hawkins, Kara Smith, and Millie Robinson. A prize, given lor the best pianoforte solo, was won by Miss Olive Lhpthorne. Mrs A. Taylor (Timani) has boon visiting her parents before leaving for her new home at Peel Forest.

HORORATA.

In the Domain grounds at ilororata on Saturday afternoon, the annual parish fete of St. John's Anglican Church was held. The weather was ideal, and the attendance was good. The numerous stalls did good business, and the side-shows were well patronised. During the afternoon competitions were won by Mrs Jt. Gray, Mrs G. Hall, Mrs H. H. Thorne, Mr W. R. Oliver, Mr K. Murray, and Master N. Gray. The function was most enjoyable and profitable. The following were the stall-holders:—Tea tent, Girls' Friendly Society; fancy stall, Mesdames Harris and Jarman; (lowers. Mis G. Clrigg and Miss Bowen ; strawberries and cream, Mesdames Jckyll and J. Hall; sweets, Mesdames Harold Richards and Gerald Gerard; work stall, Mesdames J. Ballagh and G. Hall; produce, Mesdames H. M. Reeves and 0. Chapman; soft drinks, Mesdames T. B. Jones and R. Gray; bran-tub, Miss M. Hall; miniature golf, Mr John Hall; coi-onut shy, Mr J. Payne; cigarette shy, Mr B. Mafl'ey. 1 lie following are the meteorological observations for November as recorded by Mr G. L. Hight (II >rorata>Rain fell 011 twelve days, the maximum fall being 80 points on the 23rd. The total fall for the month was 246 points (222

lioints in 1930 and 232 points in 1928). Six frosts wore recorded during the past month, the heaviest being one of 5 degrees on the 24th. The lowest exposed temperature was 40 degrees on the 23rd. I.:ist week a case of eggs, iam. and butter was sent to the Girls' Presbyterian Orphanage, Christchurch, from the Hororata Presbyterian Church. Mr and Mrs Boyle (Ricearton) visited friends here during the week-end. The Lake Coleridge tennis team played a friendly game with the Hororata team, at Hororata, oti Saturday, tho following being the scores (Ilororata names first): — Women's Singles—Mies i>. Eaglesome 5, Mrs Finlayson G; Miss D. Oliver 0, Miss Morland G; Miss M. McKenzie 6, Mrs Preston 2; Miss E. Gray G, Mrs Bryant 5. Men's Singles—M. Kellaway G, Maxtone 3; G. Cartwright 1, Worsdale G; K. Keila way G. Cockbum o ; D. Adams 5, Preston 6; J. Cronin G, Bryant 1; J. Thorne 4, James G. Women's Doubles—Misses 1\ Eaglesonie riad D. Oliver 4, Mrs Finlayson and Miss Morland G; Misses M.. Mckenzie and E. Gray 5, Mesdames Preston and Bryant 6. Men s Doubles—M. Kellaway and G. Cart wriglu 5, Maxtone and Worsdale 6; Kellaway and L>. Adams G, Coekburn ami Preston 2: ,7. C'ronin and J. Thorne 0. Bryant and .Tames Mixf-'I Doubles—MUs I>. Eaolcsome M. Kellaway 6, Mrs Finlayson anil 0. Max tone 5; Mi:ss D, Oiver and G. Cartwright 2, Uibß Morland and Worsdale G; Miss M. McKenzie 'and K. Kollawav S Mrs Preston and Cockbum 6; Mist- E/ Gray antl D. Adams 5, Mrs Bryant ar.d 8. Proton 6. Hororata, 87 games; Lake ( oierMirc, 90.

ROTHERHAM.

On Saturday night the Rotherham Cricket Club held a dance in the Rotlierhain Hull. There was a good attendance. Miss N. Danielson supplied the music, extras Lining played by

M. Mcintosh and Mr D. Sullivan. Mr tt. Halkett was M.C. Certificates of merit, awarded by the Navy League for essays on "What Wireless has Done for the World, have been gained by the following pupils of the Llotliprhain School: Std. VI., Pat Emanuel 1, George Thompson 2. Std. V., Daphne Diekio 1, Nancy Britten 2.

CUST.

Playing at Cust on Saturday afternoon the Cust cricket team defeated Horrelvillo by eight runs. Batting first, Horrelville made 50 (Dennis 19. Horrell 17, not out). Bowling for Cust. H. Sail took five wickets t°r 14 runs, T. O'L-oughlin two for 9, JO'Loughlin two foi* 13, and 1 ■ o'TiOughlin one for none. Cust replied with 64 (H. Sail 10. J* O'Loughlin 13 W. Sail 11). The best bowlers for Horrelville were L. Pate son three wickets for 11 runs. J. Horrell two fur two. Dennis three Jor 19. Johnson one ior eight, and Bee one for 20.

LITTLE RIVER.

From the prize-list of the Little River A. and P. show the name ov J R White was inadvertently omitted as winner in Lhe class for champion ( >nirv cow. Mr White has won this prize for four years m succession. This vear he won with his Jersey cou * (■c-ldk*. which the judge described as a tow of outstanding quality