NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20101, 3 December 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

Rangiora. mitt<v» ln r:' l,y meet i n E of the comA S J>Zr k ° Northern A. and P. ing, Mr* 1 R aa M Cld l yeS^ rday morn " r rh ,' T r K - Macdonald presiding. ST SdT enty ' tWO ™ bcrs ~ prt a renorf, iu CUSsi ' on to °k place over Macdonald tha^ had been nJ j 10 Mcdonald Cup not elisrihl o a n horse which was voar ThJ i n ° award bo this the nrpm' treasurer's statement since to have C? n mal iVI brought 8 ; m>rt n e lof £J ? B 08 'M- The roComm?f+ rccoram ™ded by the Finance tarv „ "n ee ' Wa 'l ® do Ptea. The secrccofot* pr l ese " ted a statement of rewith +1 s[de-shows run in connexion Waik.tn n° W the members of the H™, ?*each Improvement AssociaI a of the Hall Fund. The receipts amounted to £lO4 6s 7d, and payments to £63 0s 2d, leaving a credit balance of £3B 17s sd. A hearty u?,i? thanks was passed to the'Wainuku Beach Association for their assistance. It was also decided to send letters of thanks to all the judges for , , r services. One new member was elected and seven nominations were received. Several matters concerning improvements were discussed and several recommendations were made to the incoming committee. Amongst these "'j® a suggestion that next year the lad.es committee should take charge of the catering. The secretary presented an interim balance-sheet in connexion with the recent Show, with comparative figures for the previous year. The total receipts were £520 12s 9d (the previous vcar £649 13s Gd) ; payments, £497 2s 4<l (1929, £565 19s 4d). The credit balance this year is £23 10s sd, and last year it was £B2 14s 2d.

The rainfall for November was 1.37 in. Rain fell on seven days. In November last year rain fell on six day-B, totalling 1.82 in. A slight shock of earthquake was felt in Rangiora Hist after 3 o'clock yesterday morning. It was preceded by a rumbling sound. Very few sleepers were awakened.

The vital statistics in the Rangiora registration district for November were: —Births 15 (11); deaths, 2 (1) ; marriages, 4 (5). The figures in parentheses are for the corresponding month last vcar.

KAIKOURA. The organ recital arranged by Miss A. E. Flower and held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church on Monday night was an unqualified success from all viewpoints, and the organist was congratulated on all sides on her excellent playing. Steady rain set in early on Tuesday morning and continued until 9 o'clock, when there was a ray of sunshineFurther snow fell on tho ranges on Monday night Mr H. A. Fairweather, of Puhi Puhi Peaks, reports the following rainfall for November:—Raiu fell -on eight (lays for a total of 3.31 in, the maximum fall for 24 hours being ,GBin on tho 26th. At Hapuku there was a fall of 3.10 in on eleven days, the maximum fall being 1.17 in on the £Gth. For November, 1929, tho fall was 2.60 in on ten days. Tho rainfall for the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. on Tuesday was ,88in. Cold prevail and further snow has fallen on the mountains. The many friends of Mrs H. A. Fairweather, will-bo pleased to learn that she is progressing favourably in Christchurch and expects to return to her home in Puhi Puhi Peaks early in tho new year.

Mrs J. Beaton, of OarOj is at present an inmate of tho Kaikoura Hospital. H<ir wide circle of friends will Le pica tod to learn that sho is making a good recovery.

CHEVIOT. There was an exceptionally largo audience at the Cheviot Public Hall when the pupils of Miss Ina Bruce (Christchurch), assisted by a number of adult performers, presented an entertainment in aid of the Mackenzie School funds. The programme, which was of a very high order, was thoroughly enjoyed by the largo audi-

ence, practically every performer having to respond to an insistent recall. At the conclusion of tho programme the chairman of tho School Committee (Mr J. Paton) thanked the party for the visit and for tho splendid entertainment presented. Tho party was entertained at eupper, and a short dance concluded the evening. Mr J. Paton presided over tho monthly meeting of tho Mackenzie School Committee. Present: Messrs J. D. E. Winskill, W. Walls, T. West, and tho honorary secretary, Mr G. Abbott. Tho headmaster (Mr C. S. Gordon) reported that tho roll number Was 145, with an average attendance of 138. Miss Greenwood had been relieving Miss E. Sloss, and would now relieve Miss iSoberfason, who was on sifik leave. Tho class examinations, which were at present proceeding, would conclude on December 12th. Tho school would close for tho Christmas holidays on December 18th. Dr. Baker McLaglan would visit the school on December 15th for tho medical examination of the pupils. The receipt of a gift of flower plants from Mrs F. T. Pool was acknowledged with thanks. It was decided to hold the school picnic at Gore Bay on December 17th.

CULVERDEN. Tho Culverden cricket team journeyed to Hanmer on Saturday, and defeated the Hanmer team, the latter making 60 runs, and Culverden, 101) runs. S. Maxwell played an exceptionally good game for Culverden, making 39 runs, and taking seven wickets. Culverden possesses- a fairly strons toani this soason, and stands a good, clianoe in the competition. At present, Cheviot are in the lead by a small margin, with Culverden a close second.

The second match of tho tennis competition was played on Saturday. Culverden visited Hawaxden, and were beaten by nine sets to seven. A friendly match was also played between the Ha warden and Culverden ladies, at Culverden, when the local to am registered an Qasy win. Unsettled weather has been experienced for the past week, but very little time has been lost by the shearers.

PREBBLETON. Members of tho £!hristehureh Glee Olub visited Prebbleton, and gave an excellent concert in aid of the funds of All Saint's Church. The audience, though not as largo as might have been expected, thoroughly enjoyed every item of the varied programme, and recalls were the order of the evening. A very successful dance, arranged by the Sports Club, was held in the Public Hall. Danoe music was provided by Mr R. Woods's band, and Mr RLongstaffe played extras. Vocal items were contributed by Mr Laurence. Mr J. Smith was M.C. A euchre tournament, held in conjunction with the dance, attracted about 50 players, who spent a pleasant evening in the library. Top scores for the evening's play were made by Mrs J. Easterbrook, Mrs W. Hands. Mr H. Cherry, and Mr R. MoPherson. A canvass of the district is being made by members of the School Committee for funds for the annual picnio, which is to be held at Corsair Bay next -week,

LOBURN. The lioburn School Committer met on Monday evening, Mr J. W. Maoleod presiding. It was decided to clos« the school on the 17th inst. for the summer vacation, and to hold the school picnic on the 18th at Waikuku Beach. It was also decided to give each child a prize, as usual. In spite of colds and other ailments, the attendance at the school for the quarter has been well maintained. The monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the schoolhouse grounds in beautiful sunshine, and was well attended. About twenty members were present, and Mrs Macleod presided. A large number of novel Christmas presents, made by members, was displayed and ideas were exchanged. It was decided to hold the next meeting on the last Friday in February. Much sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs James Fitzgibbon in the death of their youngest child, who was accidentally scalded on Wednesday last, and died in the Christchurch Hospital on Friday evening. The remains were interred in the Loburn Catholic Cemetery on Monday morning. A large number of relatives and friends attended to show their sympathy. ASHLEY BANK. A surprise party of Ashley friends was taken by Mrs It. Bailey to the residence of Mr and Mrs W. G. Mayer, Ohoka. A very happy time was spent by all. Prizes in a card tournanjent went to Miss N. Downing and Mr J. A. Petrie. At the conclusion of the evening, Mr Mayer thanked those present for an enjoyablo evening, Mr P. J. Undsav replying. Those present included Mr and Mrs Mayer, Mr and Mrs It- Bailey, Mr and Mrs G. S. Smith Mr and Mrs Stringer, Mr and Mrs Ludeman, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Vettie, Mr and Mrs Denipsey, Mr and Mrs L'e.trie, and Mr and Mrs Lindsay. The monthly meeting of the Ashley Bank School Committee was held on Monday evening. There were present Messrs J. C. Pate man (chairman), F. T. Lowe (secretary), M. Newell, and A. Millar. It was decided to hold the annual school picnic at Waikuku Beach on December 11th. The annual break-up and prize-giving will be on December 18th. The weather during the past few days has been very changeable. Rain, which continued throughout Tuesday, put » stop to shearing operations, which woro in full swing in the district. MOTUKARARA. The annual meeting of the Waihora Sports Club was held in the Motukarara Hall, Mr F. Miller presiding over a good attendance. After a good deal of discussion, it was decided to hold a sports meeting in December, and to include a number of novel events on the programme. A sub-committee was set up to draw up a programme, and report to a general meeting. The following officers were elected: — Patron, Sir K. H. Rhodes; president, Dr. A. S. Duncan; vice-presidents, Messrs W. F. Parkinson, J. Mackenzie, C. Bradley, J. Parkinson, R. M. Morten, F. Coop, A. B. Birdling, M. A. Gray. W. Isitt, J. Stalker, J. H. Watson, R. Liddle, R. Gebbie, J. Rennie, 0. F. Bowle.v, F. Miller. T. C. Withell, J. H. McMillan. 11. Pickering, H. S. 8. Kyle, M.P., S. Blatchford, O. C. Cox, arid H. J. Macartney; hon. se<>retary and treasurer, Mr W. C. Miller; hon. auditor, Mr W. R. Hency, F.R.A., F.T.A.N.Z. : delegato to centre, Mr W. C. Miller.

Mr G. Tompleton, chairman of the Farmers' Union (local branch), and Mr C E. Gray, have arranged that the local branch of tho Union should make a tour of inspection of tho various farms whero experiments aro being conducted, and also to visit Lincoln College, on Tuesday. December 9th. It is expected that about forty iarmers will take part in tho tour. The Motukararn School picnic will again be hold at Corsair Bay, in conjunction with Little River and Greenpark, on Thursday week.

HORORATA. At tho installation of officers of the Hbrorata L/.0.1j., No. 52, on Monday night, opportunity was taken by Bro. J. Hockridge, F.C., on behalf of the memberh to present Bro. J. A. Pearson with a fountain pen as a small tokon of appreciation and good wishes for his services as lion, secretary for the past thirteen years. Showery leather is retarding shearing operations.

SPRINGSTON. At a meeting of tho Springston School Committee it was decided to have the annual Bchool picnic at Ashburton on Friday, December sth. This being tho first time tho school picnic has been held there, it is hoped that n large number of parents and friends will attend and help to make the picnic a success. Two meals will be provided on tho ground. On Saturday tho Springston Cricket Club met Doyleston on the latter's ground. Tho match resulted in a win for the visitors by 66 runs.

SPRINGSTON SOUTH.

The Springston South Sports Gala Committee held a meeting in the Sparingston South School, when arrangements for the annual were discussed. Mr P. J. do la Cour: Jlgsidod over a large at;,entosce. The question of prize money for the. river events was left over. The prize money for the children's races was fixed at £5. Another social in aid of the hall funds was held on Saturday night. There was again a good attendance. Prizes were won by Mrs H. Hoskin and Miss Dorothy Duff, and Mr T. Hamilton and Mr W. Leslie. Miss Leslie played for the dance.

The weather during the past iew days has been very changeable. Mrs G. E. Baker is visiting her sister, Mrs H. Reid, at Eakaia. The Springston South School Committee have decided to hold the annual school picnic at Corsair Bay on December 12th.

LINCOLN.

At a meoting of the Lincoln School Flower Show Committee arrangements were completed for the show. Riokerby consented to take charge of bran tubs, and it was reported that tho following judges had consented to act: —Mesdames Pearce, Anderson, McKenzie, I>ii Lieu, Marks, Messrs Keetley. Banks, T. Pearson, Naylor, and Marks. It was reported that tho stall-holders were meeting with a splendid response from the people of the district. Sir Heaton Rhodes is

expected to open the show. The Basketball Club's picnic at Waikuku was a great success, thirty adults and several children enjoying a good day's outing at this popular seaside resort.