NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20105, 8 December 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

! Rangiora. A garden party was held in ideal smioundings and under perfect veatlier conditions on Saturday afternoon in the grounds of Mrs M. A. Lane, King street, in aid of the funds or the Methodist Ladies' Auxiliary Mission. There was a very fair attendance, and good business was done at the different stalls. \\ ith games and competitions and Hiternoon tea a pleasant afternoon was passed. At th« close, the Kev. S. Henderson thanked Mrs Lane for throwing 1 nor grounds open and the trouble she bacl gone to in arranging the function. l<or the past twelve months, tho members of St. John's Parish Church have been working for a bazaar to raiso funds towards the new vicarage and other chinch purposes. The bazaar l vlll ?l?. en in the Drill Hall this week. In addition to a large number of stalls tor the sale of goods, there will bo ;l • luncheon, and in the evenings there W at ? birge number of side-shows. .Mrs J.. Payna was hostess recently at a china evening in honour of Miss Jlarjono Hi 11 n , wjio is to bo married tins week. Miss Mills was presented with many useful gifts. A very enjoyable time was spent, and during the evening a. competition was won by Miss Eileen Parsons. KAIKOORA. At a dnne© held at Kckerangu there was a very largo attendance. Tho music for the dance was supplied by tho "Wharanui Orchestra, and an extra was contributed by Mr Kitto. Mr F. Gibson was M.C. Miss Kellie Pluck danced tho hornpipe, her item being greatly appreciated. Tho competition cake was won by Mr H. T. Chapman, and the Monte Carlo danoo by Mrs McGregor and partner. A ruost enjoyable time was spent. There was an exceptionally large attendance at the Suburban Hall, when tho Kaikoura Brass Band supplied appropriate music, while extras were played by Miss E. AVareham and Mr -R. Clarke. Mr S. Sharpe was M.C. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss D. Kerr and Mr K. Collyns, and the Monte Carlo by Miss Crawford and Mr O'Connor. The prizes for the best fancy dresses were won by Miss E. Crawford (Egyptian Princess) and Mr A.Tweedie (Bushranger). Most of the ladies were in fancy dress, and the hall was prettily decorated. At tho final meeting of the County Council each year, several ladies take charge of the Council Chambers, when morning tea is served. At last week's meeting, after tea had been partaken of, the county chairman referred to the splendid services given at the Garden of Memories by Mrs Washington, who made the tending of the garden a duty of love. During the past two years in the vicinity of £IOO had been collected for her and spent in providing plants and shrubs. Tho gardens were admired by visitors to the district as well as residents, and were a credit to Mrs "Washington. He thanked the ladies who had so generously supplied such a sumptuous repast, and said that the Councillors appreciated very much what had been done. He wished all the compliments of the season. A committee meeting of the Kaikoura Swimming Club was held in the Town School. Mr E. Firkin (vicecaptain') presiding over a large attendance. The matter of procuring swings for tho use of children was held in abeyance until further particulars as to cost are received. It was decided that the beach gala be held in January. Mr J. Wallace attended the meeting and explained the essentials in forming a life-saving class. Mr Wallace agreed to act as instructor, and ten members signified their intention of joining the class. WAIKARI. The Waikari Miniature Rifle Club held their annual dance and presentation t>f prizes, when there was a large gathering of supporters and many visitors from other clubs. Music was played by Bradford's Orchestra. The president of the club (Mr H. Saundercock) announced the result of the competition, and Mrs Saundercock presented the trophies. Mr T. Dron again won the cup for the highest aggregate. SEFTON. The Sefton School. Committee have arranged the annual picnic for Wednesday next at Waikuku Beach, leaving Balcairn at 9 a.m. and .Sefton at 9.15 a.m. AKAROA. The holders of the Akaroa Bowling Club's A.B.C. badges successfully met a challenge from another rink during the week. The results were as follows O. W. Lcete, H. A. Ehodes, C. C. Narbey, S. W. Hayward (a) 19, C. A. Clark, T. Hurley, It. A. Jenkinson, and C. Petterson (s) 15. The scores in tho Aldridge Cup contest, for junior players, were as follows in the only games which have been completed: —F. R. Rich 37, I*Brocherie 27, A. MacFarlane 28, and J. G. Lelievre 19. Great interest is being taken in the Rowing Club's events this season, and a large number of new members have joined the club. A number of club races were rowed last week-end. They resulted as follows: Singles—J. Churchill beat I. Penlington, E. Armstrong beat J. Churchill. Pair oar—H. Wright and J. Reid beat A. Hemingway and I#. Curry; W. Reid and V. Hammond beat \V. Oliver and W. J. Thompson; D. Reid and R. Petterson beat H. Wright and J. Reid. The monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held, Mrs JX. Waddell presiding over 1 a large attendance. A demonstration of icing and decorating Christmas cakes was given by Mrs F. R. I>avis. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdaraes R. Bruce, C. Petterson, and Miss A. Brocherie. A gift shop, to augment the funds of the Ladies' Hospital Visiting Committee, was held, when the public responded freely to the appeal. A number of guessing competitions were held during the day, the winners being Cake, Mrs M. J. 1/elievre; dinner. Miss M. Lelievre; chocolates, W. Henning. HORORATA. Mrs White, Waimate, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Butt. Miss Tate, who has been the guest of Mrs W. OGray, has returned to Opawa. OXFORD. November was exceptionally cold. Rain fell on nine days, 2.38 in being recorded. The average rainfall for November at Oxford, is 3.52 in. The season is unusually backward. Tho evidences are that the hay crop will be late and light. The south-west storms have been bard on newly shorn sheep. The broken weather has hindered shearing operations, comparatively little having been done during the past fortnight. The Salvation Army Hall was packed with an appreciative audience, to hear the male chorus choir, of the Citv Corps, Christchurch. Instrumental and vocal items were niven. The pro-

ceeds were in aid of the Oxford Salvation Army Sunday School. A very entertaining and popular concert, in aid of St. Andrew s Church funds, was held in the Oxford Town Hall. Solos -were given by Miss C. Christian (Courtenay), Miss Clare (Christchurch), Mrs Virtue, and Mr J. Faulls. Mr Cleeve gave a recitation. Mrs Sell and Miss Gainsford were accompanists. Mr W. T. Wings was very popular and entertaining with his conjuring tricks, and as a ventriloquist. Children's plays and dances, under the control of Mrs Somerset' were very pleasing. Great interest was displayed, and recalls were numerous. Supper and dancing followed. The net takings were over £lO. On Monday, Cecil Jennings, a Flock House boy, in the employ of Mr T. Muhrtens, Oxford, met with an accident, which might have had serious consequences. The youth was working a roller, when the horses got out of control. He was thrown off, and received painful injuries. He was taken to liospital and put under X-ray treatment, when it was discovered that an ankle bone had been chipped. The youth is on crutches, and progressing favourably,