NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20106, 9 December 1930, Page 7

NORTH CANTERBURY.

kaikoura. Uiero was an excellent attendance at the Anglican Church sale of work oil Saturday afternoon. The Rev. W. \V. Bedwcll said ho ivns pleased to seo so many present, and wished all a happy time. Brisk business was done at 'he various stalls, and tho tishing wharf was kept busy by the young folk. Tlioso in charge of the stalls were : te-'weots. Alesdames I'orte.r, K, Weavers and A. Evans, JNJisses It. lioyd, • • AcLon-Adanis, ami lloberton ; work stall, Mosdamcs N. Farrant, Ji. tl. Worklnun, F. Warner, and A. K. Harris; -mystery house, Air and -Ur.s V. Wright; produce stall, Alesdames Abraham iSoyd, D. W. Boyd, and Miss Dollv iloyd ; cake stall, iMosdaiuos T. Harle, e>. 11. O'Callaghan, 11. Harris, and Alisses Harle (3), and IX ll.emmingway ; ice-cream stall, Alisaos K. Yaughan. E. Howard, and V. Boyd; fishing wharf, Airs Bed well. Misses N. Stubbersfield, M. Scott, 11. Trudgiiin. V. Johnston; afternoon tea, .Mrs innie* H. Wilkinson and F. llobbs, assisted by Mcsdames R. T. Pope, Stubbersfield, H. Osmond, G. Bladder, Anstiss, «T. Loitch, Misses D. Osmond, A. Stubbersfield, E. Alilligan, and Barbara Perrin ; hoop-la. Messrs 11. T. Wilkinson and A. W. Darker; doorkeepers. Messrs Edwin Gray and O. Stanlord. Tn the evening there was again a very large attendance. Tho Kaikoura Orchestra gave several bright selections Mr A. Ij. "Willis contributed a vecal item, and Mr G. H. Bartlott elocutionary numbers, all of which were mr.eh appreciated. The winners of the lucky door pri7.es were Mrs .T. T.eiteh, No. 25 (afternoon), No. 75 (evening'); tho sheep guessing was won bv Mr Bull ; the dressed doll, by Mrs 17. 1 Wilkinson; cakes, by Airs V. "Wright, Sirs T. Boyd. .inn., and Mr M' Tjeod ; ham. Miss N. Burland ; rug. Mrs ■ D. Bovd. The function was a mest successful one. and those concerned were congratulated on the manner i" which it was carried out. Tho cricket match. "Warner's v. Warrant's team, was concluded on urdny in delightful weather. On tho previous Saturday Farrant's team 153 runs, and Warner's 216. On Saturday Farrant's team scored 319 <S. O'Callaghan 103. retired), and Warner's team 17fi for eiclit wickets (Mogridge 63). The game resulted in a "ho sole senior selector (Mr W. Barratt) has selected the following cricket team to represent Marlborough against Nelson, in the llawke Cup match, on tho Marlborough College grounds next Friday and Saturday H. „ I><) . b / soll (Wairau, captain). D Stockwell (\\ airau), R. Pearpoint and L. l'leniing (Awatere), H. Robinson, lv. son, and A. Robinson (Marshlands) 11. Bramlev and W. Hnstilow (i" 1 Alarina), AI. Neal (Pic-ton), and G. Phelps (Wharanui). Kino rue no ics. * ' 11. Rowo (batsman) H. Hill (bowler), J. "Le Comte (wicket-keeper). Keen interest is beinir evinced by members of the Kaikoura Swimming Club in the life-saving class, which was formed last- week There were twenty pupils at the first lesson, and >»" lcn ; tions point to a larger class at tho. second lesson, which will be given /"> Thnrsdav evening next, at the bathinc sheds. 'Any swimmer over the age of 14 years is eliciV'c to jmn the class. Mr J 'Wallace is the instructor.

HANMER SPRINGS.

A most successful bring nnd buy sale was hel-l in tho Hnnmer Hall on Saturday, to augment the funds of the local' Volunteer Fire Brigade. Tho stall-holders were Produce, Mrs H. Phillips, Airs E. Chappclh and Miss Wagner; cakes, Mrs 11. Nicliolls and Airs E. E. Peek; sweets, Alisses A. l alimert and D. Mansfield ; fancy goods, AJrs P. Breckon and Miss Sowers; ice-cream and soft drinks, Mrs F. Alalaquin and Miss \ era Graves; bran dip, -Miss B. hardware, Air F. Alalaquin and Air H. Gallagher; side-shows, Messrs tl. J. Peek N. Toder, Paton, Such, C. Reese F. Anderson, G. B. Hickman, and J. B. Graves. Prizes for the competitions were won as tollows: .Mrs J-,. E. Peek's cake was won by xUis C. £• Whale. Alirror, given by Mrs yi. C. Simes, was won by Mr C. A Harwell. A iersev, given by rs Jennie * was "on by Mrs Calvert. Mes-srs J. Ashton J. Hay were m charge. The gross takings were about . The Golf Club played their monthly medal match during the week-end. best cards returned were: F. Coote, 84—-27 — Miss E. Haigh, 101—36—65. E. W 7 . Carter, (9—„ Aliss D. Mansfield, 89 —19 /0. CHEVIOT. St John's Church o£ England Lod.es* Guild conducted a most successful Christmas fair and flower show m the Cheviot Hall on Saturday afternoon. There _ was a good attendance, and tho var.ous stalls did brisk business, the financial result exceeding expectationß. A display of photographs of early Cheviot created great interest. The flower show, which was a departure, attracted 330 entries, which, considering that gardens arj somewhat backwa-rd this season, was v«ry satisfactory. The followins is the prize Ust : y. Aquilesjias: 11 rs 0. Jackman 1, Mi . A. ° Mrs J. JacKson o. o.irn«iiioni>. Mrs J H- L. Hiatt 1, Mrs J. T. ««*d S. Mrs u Dalgety 3. Campanula: li. O. O. Wesh'nra 1 Mrs C. Dalgety 2. Delphiniums: Mrs A. McGiffert 1, Miss £>loss 2, J . Read 3. Delphiniums, three varieties. Airs L Spanjer 1, Mrs A. McCriffcrt - an GaiUardias: Mrs J. H. L. Hiatt 1. Geranmms Arrs A W Kutherford 1, Mrs N. Kutherford r > Mrs A. McGiffert 3. Geraniums, one bloom: Mrs C. Dalgety 1, Mrs J. 2. Mrs A. McGiffert U. Geuras: Mrs C. Jack m-in 1 Mrs J. .Tockson 2, 3lrs A'. McGiffert ?ris, three stalks: W. A. Douglas 1, Mrs B. M. Crampton 2, Mrs C. Dalgety 3. Ji . one bloom: Mrs G. Brown 1. Mrs C. L>a ce ty 2, Mrs J. Paton 3- Larkspur: W. G. Dickson 1, Mrs C Dalgety 2 Mrs M. B. Lawry 3. Lily: Mrs C. Dalgety 1, \\ .A. 2, Mrs J. Jnckson (3. I.itisjps. a C. Dalgety 1 and 2, Miss B. Forbes 3. Pansv, one bloom: Miss B. Forbes 1, Mrs B. Skinner 2, Mrs C. Dalgety 3 Oriental poppy: Mrs A. Stocker 1, Mrs A. McGiffert 2 Miss B. Forbes Peony: Miss D. Paton 'l. Miss Sloss 2, Mrs L. Spanjor 3. Roses, six varieties: Mrs C. Dalgety 1, Miss F Wilkinson 2, W. A. Douglas 3. Roses, three varieties: Mrs C. Dalgety 1, W. A. Douglas 2, Mrs G Abbott 3 Single rose. Miss Sloss 1. Mrs A. blocker 2, V. A DougIns '5 double rose: Mrs C. Ts;> ■i \y* Q t Dickson 2. Mrs N. Rutherford 3. Rose, best red: Mrs A. McGiffert 1, W. G. Dickson 2. Mrs N. Rutherford S. Uosc. best velloiv: W. G. Dickson 1. Miss C.ark 2, Mrs N Rutherford 3. Rose, best white: -liss F Viiklnson 1. Miss Clark 2. W Webb .3. Schizanthus: Miss Sloss 1. Miss F. \V ilkinson 2 W. G. Dickson 3. Sweet peas, six rnriet'cs: Miss Sloss 1, W. G. Dickson 2, Miss Clark 3. Sv.-eet peas, one variety: J ss F Wilkinson 1. W. G. Dickson 2 Miss Sloss c: v .„ e t wi'lion: W A. Doug las 1. M'ss I>. Paton 2. Verbena: Mrs A. H. Gibson 1 Mrs A. McGiffert 2. Violas: Miss B. Forb-s 1. Mrs C. Dalgety 2. Miss D Paton 3 Collection cut flowers: Mrs C. Dalgety I, Aliss D Paton 2. Miss Sinss 3. \ ases of flowers: Miss. Slossl, Mrs J. T. Read 2. Mrs C. Jarkman' 1? Crampton 2. Vase Sf ZZTi )ow,^ a.' s bin on'hX- Mona McPonnld 1. Miss Savage -■ Iso " Ponv . pecrcv Dous* t. Mrs I. oto- ' Mrs D G McDonald 3. Decorated ba.keK Mrs r. Dalgety 1. Miss Hiatt 2 Mrs Savage 3. Decorated dinner table. Mis Lawry 1, Mrs J. H. L. Hiatt 2.

f LINCOLN. A number of new subscribers have linked up with the local telephone exchange within the last few days, and as there are now well over a hundred suhsr-rihers tho exchange moves up a grade, and is open for longer hours on week (lays, and also lor a period on Sundays and holidays. H IC nevv hours came into operation this week. Mr Lewis, of Leeston, has been appointed to the staff of the Post Office, Lincoln. , ,- Mrs J. Oddv is at present on a holiday at Hannier Springs. PREBBLETON. The weekly socials promoted by the Prebbleton Sports Club continue to be wol! patronised, another large gathering of «anceis and card players being present at the ball on Saturday evening. Mr K. Woods's Band supplied the dance inuxic. Top scores at cards were made bv Mr G. Thompson, Mr H. Goodwin, Mrs 11 Goodwin, and Atrs W- Downey. Tho play tor aggregate scores wa« concluded. the winners being Mr »■ VJ - Dowm-v and Mrs Freeman. _ T1,.. \-eoiid tenuis team piajed an mUn-sting match against Ltnwood on i!i( Prebbleton courts on SatuiUay al tcrnoon, the visiting team winning l.v 9 sets to 7. f 'On Saturday aiternoon a team oi local cricketers played n match against a sido composed of members ot Dallin Po-os.' stall". The visitors won tho match bv 1-jo runs to o(i. The teams were entertained to afternoon tea by a iiiimbcr oi' lady friends. Members of the Mothers' Union held their last meeting for 1930 at the vica rage. tin- meeting taking the lorrn of a snci.ii and a gift afternoon. A treasure hunt in the vicarage garden was v. on liv Mrs \Y. Dowiu.'.v. A number of Useful gii'is were- received for tho 1 )caeoiicsses' Home in Christchurch . HORORATA. On Saturday afternoon at the Parish Ilall the candidates (junior members of the Girls' Friendly Society), with their leaders (Mrs T. B. Jones and Miss Roberts), entertained parents and friends at their annual break-up. An enjoyable programme, consisting of elocutionary items, a vocal duet, and siwer'j submitted by the children. Rewa Barrett returned thanks for help given the Society during the past year. Miss Roberts asked Mrs Jones to accent a Christmas gift from tho children, an! Agnes Wells then asked Mi.ss Roberts to accept a gift for Christmas also, with all good wishes from the members of the Society. A f ternooi: tea was dispensed, the Christmas cake being cut by Mrs Jones. An adjournment was then made to the viearaue, where the work which the children had done during the year v.a.< displaced. This will be sent to orphanages" in Christehurch, and also a beauti i'ully-worked apron to each girl in St. Anne's Home. Sports were held by the children during the remainder of the day, and a nnt and lolly scramble brought a happy and enjoyable- function to a close. The fortnightly dance held under the auspices of the Hall Committee was fairly well attended on Saturday evening." Miss 11. Matfey (piano) and Air It. Felton (drums) supplied the music. Mr K. Cowley was M.C'. Playing cricket at Hororata on Saturday Shcfiield defeated Hororata (.'•'heUield IG-5 for four wickets, Horolata loO). Batting for Sheffield C. 1 n mcs made 9.'i. L. Jenkins 39, and G. Webb 27. For Hororata Harold A. Thorne made 42, E. Sime 3-1, 1. Reeves 20, and Harry Thorne 20. Bowling for Sheffield H. Ferguson took six wickets for 27 and L. T. Wright four for 57. For Hororata E. Sime took three wickets for 31 and H. Thorne one for 9.

Playing tennis in the Malvern Association's competition at Hororata on Saturday Kirwoe A defeated Hororata by eight pumes. Results (Hororata names first): — Women's Doubles—« Mrs Grav and JI iss D. Eaglesome 6, Miss Begg and Mrs McMeekin 2; Misses P. and D. Oliver 3, Misses G. Dysart and Z. Begg 6; M isses M. McKenzie and K. Gray G, Mrs Turner and Miss Uoper 5. Men's Doubles—M Kellaway and J. McKenzie 9. J. Pvne and C. Turner S; A. Oliver and K. Kellaway 7, Rev. T. Paterson and R. Hayes 9; J. Cronin and G. Cartwright 8, J. Turner and .3. Hart 9.

Women's Singles —Mrs W. O. Gray 6. Miss Begg 4; Miss Eaglosome 6, Mrs McMeekin 2; Miss P. Oliver 6, Miss G. Dysart 1; Miss D. Oliver 1, Miss Z. Begg G; Miss M. McKonzie 0, Mrs Turner 6; Miss E. Gray 6, Miss P. Hoper 2. Men's Singles—M. Kellaway 6, J. Pyne 4; J. McKenzie 4, C. Turner 6; A. Oliver 5, R. Hayes 6; K. Kellaway 1, Rev. T. Paterson 6; J. Cronin 3. J. Turner 6; G. Cartwright 1, S. Hart f3. Mixed Doubles—Mrs Gray and M. Kellaway 6, Miss Begg and Pyne 3; 31 iss Each-some and J. McKenzie 6, Mrs McMeekin and Turner 1; Miss P. Oliver and A. Oliver 4. Miss G. Dys.irt and 11. Hayes 6; Miss D. Oliver and K. Kellaway 3, Miss Z. Begg and Her. T. Paterson G; Miss M. McKenzie and J Cronin 6, Mrs Turner and Turner 3; Miss K. Gray and G. Cartv,right 2, Miss Roper and S. Hart 6. Hororata 111 games, ICirwee A 119. TAI TAPU. The annual school picnic was held at Pleasant Point, South Brighton, in fine weather, and was attended by many parents and friends of the school children. Everyone spent a most enjoyable day. The party were conveyed by private car.? to the picnicing ground. Prior to leaving - for home, hearty cheers were given for members of the School Committee, who had spared nc trouble in making complete arrangements for tlio day's enjoyment. SOUTH MALVERN. The monthly meeting of the Glentunnel School Committee was attended by Messrs L. Workman (chairman), \V. G. Smith, S. C. Cherry, G. Prestidge, and S. C. Marsh. It was decided not to present prizes this year, but in place thereof to hold a picnic early in the .New l'ear. Arrangements for the break-up function were discussed, and it wa> decided to hold a fancy dress dance for the children, and a dance for adults, in connexion with that function. It was decided to give several prizes for the best fancy dreises in the various sections. The inspector's report was received, and was considered very satisfactory. A letter of congratulation was received from the Education Board on the success of the school's forest tree propagation work, and expressed the Hoard's appreciation of the interest and work of the staff and pupils in so important a part ot the school work. There was a large attendance at the fortni'/htlv meeting of the Loyal Coleridge Lodsre, M.U.. 1.0.0. F., Bro, A King. X.G., presiding. It was reported that four members were on the sick list. Considerable discussion tooK place on the matter of medical benefits. and it was decided to take steps to put this matter on a more satisfactory basis. Bro. C. Milne resigned the position of L.S.N G.. to which Bro .T. McHngh was appointed. Miss J. Barlow, of Glentunnel. who has been snondinfr a holiday with relations at Ma niikan, returned on Saturday.

AKAROA. '■Fhe Peninsula cricket competition was continued on Saturday, when Aka™.a Little River, at Akaroa. result was a draw, as time did not permit Little River to complete their innings. The scores were:—Akaroa "'5 Little .River 94. The best indiviaual scores were:—Akaroa: Kay Curry Masefield 52, JK. Armstrong t> , C " B - Arnold 32, E. A. Mickle 15. River: T. S. Maskew 25, C. Withers 24, and J. Coop 20. _ The Akaroa and Little Akaloa Tennis Clubs played an inter-club match at Akaroa on Saturday. There were some very interesting contests, particularly in the mixed doubles. Scores (Akaroa names first): — Women's Singles—Miss Ismay Hayward 6, Mrs Clyde VVaghorn 0; Miss Ivy Hay ward 0, Mrs E. R. Waghorn 0; Miss C. Williams 2, Mrs K. Murphy C; Miss M. Masefield 6, Miss M. Ilerriot 4; Miss T. Mickle 2, Miss H. Pearson 0; Miss 1). Leete 15, Miss K. f'ruw 0. Men's Singles—W. M. McClure 9, R. M. Craw 3; P. A. Lewthwaite 0, h. Craw 9; P. G. Riches 9, 11. Craw 6; O. liayward 9, C. Craw 8; S. Gleadow ■I. C. Waghorn 9; A. Hemingway 9, S. Gilbert o; G. Lelievre 6, E. R. Waghorn 9; G. C. Lelievre li, G. Bolcyn 1. Women's Doubles—Mrs McClure and Miss Ismay Ilayward C, Mrs C. and R. Waghorn 1; Misses J. M. IJonald am! Miss Ivy Ilayward 0, 'Mrs E. R. and A. G. Waghorn 1; Misses C. Williams and M. Masefield (5, Mrs Murphy and Miss Ilerriot 1; Misses T. Mickle and D. Leete 6, Misses Peanson and K. Craw 5. Men's Doubles-—W. M. McClure ami F. A. Lewthwaite C, It. M. and L. Craw 5; P. G. Riches and O. Ilayward 3, 11. and C. Craw 0; A. Hemingway and G. Lelievre C, C. Waghorn and G. Bolcyn I; S. Gleadow and A. Hemingway C, 33. R. Waghorn and S. Gilbert 2. Mixed Doubles—Mr and Mrs McClure 6. Mrs R. Waghorn and It. M. Craw 0; Miss Ismay Ilayward and F. A. Licwthwaite 3. Mrs C-. Waghorn and Ij. Craw 6; Miss Ivy Ilayward and P. G. Riches 6, Mrs E. R. Waghorn and 11. Craw 3; Miss McDonald and O. Hayward 0, Mrs A. G. Waghorn and C. Craw 5; Miss C. Williams and K. Gleadow C, Mrs Murphy and C. Wagborn 5; Miss M. Masefield and A. Hemingway 6, Miss Ilerriot and S. Gilbert 5; Miss T. Miclde &nd G. Lelievre fi. Miss Pearson and E. R. Waghorn 2; Miss D. Leete and A. Hemingway 0, Miss K. Craw and (J. Boleyn 2. Totals —Akaroa 174, little Akaloa 111. ArehdeacOD Taylor is at present m Akaroa, relieving the Rev. C. L. Wilson, who is a way on sick leave. DUVAUCHELLE. The Duvanehello branch of the Women's Institute held a garden party in Mrs Prichnrd's grounds, when a very enjoyable time was spent. The weather was ideal tor the occasion, and all enjoyed the afternoon. The Akaroa brninh members had been invited and they attended in goodly numbers. During the afternoon, six voung ladies who had been coached bv Miss Fraser gave a demonstration of folk dancing and this, on the lawn, looked very well indeed. It had been decided that the members of the liuvauchelle branch should hold a !>r>ng and buy sale, and members brjuficlit articles made by themselves. There was a good display and all sold i-endilv. A clock golf course was for moil, and this gave amusement to several. Afternoon tea was served. Mrs r. Mould (president) welcomed •the Akarou members, and said it had been a pleasure to have them. She moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Prichurd for die use of her grounds. The motion was seconded by Mrs W. Giddens and carried by acclamation.

greenpark.

There was a good attendance on Saturday night at the weekly social arranged by the Greenpark Hall Committee. The competitions "were won by Mesdamcs Marks and Hoplev (Lincoln), and Messrs G. Schroeder and Dodd (Lincoln). Music for the dance was supplied by Mr 3 Clark, and Mr It. Thomas was M.C. The final social for the season will bo held this week, when the aggregate prizes will be presented. On Sunday afternoon the Sunday School anniversary service at the Greenpark Methodist Church was conducted by the Hon. L. M. Isitt, M.L.C. Special singing by the Tai Tapu choir was a feature of the service, and Mr Isitt gave the children an appropriate address. Prizes for the vear were presented to the following scholars: —Audrey and Valmai Matthews, Elsie and Noeline Clark, Doris and Avis Bray, Keg., Ernest, and Frank Matthews, Evan and Leicester Clark, Ron. and Trevor Marks, David Bray, Leslie Brown, Clarence and Melba Harris, Walter and Ivan Harris, and Ivan Dnlieu. Arrangements have been completed for the Greenpark school picnic, which ia to be held at Corsair Bay on Thursday, the excursion train leaving Greenpark at 9 a.m.

KIRWEE. The annual meeting of the Halkett Presbyterian Parish was held in the Kirwee Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Theo. Paterson presided. There was -i good attendance of representatives from each of the three churches —Halkett, Darfieid, and Kirwee. The financial statement for the year was considered very satisfactory. Sixty pound had been paid into the Assembly's Budget, and in addition to this the Darfieid. Halkett. and Kirwee P.W.M.U. committees had contributed £l2 "10s. It was unanimously agreed again to provide Christmas dinner at the Christchurch Presbyterian Orphanage. The Moderator thanked all who had assisted in making the work of the year in the parish so successful. Members expressed their high appreciation of the work done during- the vear by Mr Paterson. Playing in the Mnlvern Sub-Associa-tion's tennis competition on Saturday, Sheffield defeated Kirwee B by 11 sramos. The scores were (Sheffield names first):— Women's doubles —Misses Townshend 6. Miss McClelland and Robertson 0; Misses Jiuld and Tnnes (5, Misses C. and A. Oilman 3: Boyd and Moffat 6, Miss A Bradlev 4. Men's doubles—Melrose and 0 Dvsprt. Br-dford : Toler+on nnrt Tone® 2. Wil=on and Johnson 0: the Re- H Afnffntt and R. .Tudd 6. Dnvis and Wilson 9. Men's singles—L. Melrose 5, G Dvsnrt 1: C. D Pealov 4 H R. Bedford fi- T T"Wtrm 1 "R (5: T,. Ton"s2 M. Johnson fi: the Rev. Mr W Dnvis 4; R- Jndd 3. Wilson 6. W M iss M. Town--hond Miss M M'S" G fi Mi=s M. 3: T iss D .Tudd G. Miss f*. G ; l-"nn 3: T. Trmes 1 ATiss \. Oilninn 6: 4 Ar,V* T. Smalo fi. Mixed divMps— nn' 1 ,f el>r>se Rcnj*t T)VS,T*^ •~t • Miss O Tnwnshnnd "rid ft AT;qs aru } r?„df"rd 1 • M'"« T>. .Tudd arx-1 TnWnn 4. M-'ss C. OH m nn and r iJsr>n <> - AfiVs Tnn"« •Ton"s 4 Miss A C : l*n"n ar>'' Mrs Boyt ap the Afr Mo^°t "A*"fA. and M-flFnt pnd Jndd '4. Afi=s Smale and Wilson 6. Totals: Sheffield 11S, Kirwee B 107.

BURWOOD.

Tlio monthly meeting of the Burwood School Committee was held, the following being present : Messrs G. F. Robinson (chairman), Cusack, F. Reabv, Weatlierall, H. Reaby, and JPeters. The headmaster reported tho roll number as 136 and the average attendance as 124. The annual picnic would be held at Stewart's Gully on a date to l>e announced later. It was a matter for regret that Mr Knapp and Miss Morisby were leaving at the end of the term, both being popular and efficient in their respective departments. Miss Dorothy McXabb had !>oen adjudged the dux of the school and received the coveted trophy, and Master Maurice Waldron, next in merit, had also received a medal. A letter was received from the Education Department intimating that all subsidies were for tho time being suspended. The recent dance showed a surplus of £2 18s. Considerable discussion took place on the question of providing a retiring-room for eases of temporary sickness. The matter was held over for further consideration. Tt was decided to hold the usual breakup function at the Burwood Hall on December 18th. DARFIELD. A successful concert, in aid of funds for St. Saviour's Orphanage, was held irt tho Memorial Hall, when Mrs Stephen Parr and party, from Christchurch, gave a very entertaining programme, which included instrumental and vocal items and a playette by the Christchurch Repertory Club. An amount of £lO will be forwarded to the fund as a result of the entertainment. A book and coin afternoon for tho library at the local hospital was held at Mrs J. R. Cullen's residence. Many books were received and the library will be considerably augmented. A competition was won by Mrs C. K. lleid. There was a large attendance at a social which was held by members of St Andrew's Anglican Church in the Memorial Hall. The Rev. A. S. Moffatc presided. Several amusing competitions were held and the following programme was given:—Pianoforte duet, Kathleen and June Edbrooke; songs, M iss H. Cullen, Muriel Cridge, and Douglas Pole; recitations. Miss F. Iggo (Dunedin), Miss E. Joyce, Althea Lc-vick and Ngaire Black. In the Malvern Sub-Association's cricket competition Greendalo A and linrfield met on the tatter's ground on Saturday, Darfieid winning bv 76 runs. Tho scores were: Darfieid 137 (Portoous 29, Black 22, Mallard 12 Otten :, -3 Stewart 13). Greendnle A6l (Dean 25, Kay 11 not out). Bowling for Darfieid Gunn took five wickets for 20. Porteous five for 37. For Greendale E. Frew took six wickets for 55, L. Early one for 12, P. Dowd three for 63.