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NORTH CANTERBURY.

! RANGIORA. -At a meeting of the Loyal Eangiora Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, Bro. E. J. Miles, N.G., presided over a fair attendance. A member's claim for payment of the maternity allowance was approved. It was decided to challenge the Loyal Leithfield Lodge o a tennis match to bo played as soon us possible. A meeting of the Eangiora Unemployment Committee was held in the Borough Council Chambers. Mr C. W. Cr P The clerk reported that 21 men had registered as unemployed. An application was received irom a farmer offering seven weeks' work for one man, gorse grubbing. The clerk stated that no official recognition of . the committee had as yet been received from the Unemployment Board, an d_ the committee could not function until that was received. Authority was given to the clerk (Mr Fraser) to place men wherever work is offering immediately authority is received. It was decided that the application of the farmer referred to, for a man for gorse grubbing, be immediately forwarded to the Board. It is more than four years since the Anglican congregation held a bazaar. Ab money is required for a new vicarage and other church purposes, it was decided to hold a monster bazaar and sale of work. The bazaar was opened yesterday morning in the Drill Hall by the Mayor (Mr C. S. Ayers), who wished the promoters every success, and trusted that the £6OO aimed at would bo raised. When the doors opened yesterday for business the scene was a very pretty one. Everywhere it was possible to arrange a stall one was set up. There was an excellent luncheoD, which was well patronised. Tho bazaar was continued last evening when there was a large attendance. The Eangiora Band, under Bandmaster H. Oakes, played selections in front of the hall for a time. Amongst the attractions in the hall were a number of side-shows, at which good business was done. The bazaar will be continued again to-day and this evening. KAIKOURA. Following are the Kaikoura averages for November in connexion with the Marlborough Herd Testing Association: —Number of cows tested, 598; pounds of milk, 975; test, 3.8; butter-fat, 38.251b. The largest herd (39 cows) averaged 43.9*11b butter-fat, and tho smallest (33 cows) 31.901b. The results of the experiments made with sodium chlorate for the eradication of ragwort and Californian thistle have been highly successful. Experiments were made on the farms of Mrs S. Chisnall and Mr W. Harnett. Roots were destroyed to a depth of 8 to 10 inches. Mr Stewart, who has completed the survey line from Parnassus to Gooao Bay, will take up his residence in Kaikoura early in January. Excellent progress has been made on the northern section of the line. All culverts and approaches to the smaller bridges are completed, and much ballasting work is in hand. The annual prize-giving at the Suburban School will take place oh Friday next, when the children will givo a concert. With a view to reviving interest in rifle shooting, a meeting will be held to-morrow for the purpose of forming a elub. The Golf Club will hold a dance this month, when the trophies won during the year will be presented. CHEVIOT. In the unavoidable absence of the president (Mr D. G. McDonald), Mr W. Walls presided over tho annual meeting of tho Cheviot Amateur Sports Club. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £2B 14s Ba. This wa-j considered very satisfactory, arid the balance-sheet waa adopted. The resignation of Mr F. It. Berg, as the representative of the club to the Canterbury Centre, N.Z.A.A., was accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks was passed to him for his assistance. Prior to the election of officers, a short discussion took place regarding the advisability of conducting the sports this season. It was decided to carry on as usual. The election of officers resulted as follows : —Patrons, the Right Hon. G. W. Forbes (Prime Minister), Mr R. Sloss; president, Mr W. Walls; vice-presidents, Messrs RG. G. Westenra, D. McLaren, J. Pilcher. John McAdam, J. Paton, H. C. Renner, W. T. x'ain, J. Y. Moir, E. Marshall, T. West, J. D. E. W7inskill ; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr M. Daly; general committee, Messrs J. Cottrell, D. Kay, W. Petrie. G. Walls, G. Struthers, A. Goodman, E. Ayrton, E. P. Honevbone, L. Culliane, O. S. Gordon, M. R. La wry. W. D. Stewart, E. Harrison, E. B. Clark, F\ S. Wilson, M. B. Smith W. A. Elliott, J. Upritchard, J. Simpson, N. Crampton, E. N. Clarke, L. Burnett, Jas. McAdam; judges, Messrs D. McLaren, J. Paton, J. Y. Moir; points steward, Mr J. D. E. Winskill; post entries, Mr E. Marshall; district handicapper, Mr LO. Spanjer; time-keepers, Messrs E. Redmond, E. P. Honeybone, S. A. Clark; supervisor, Mr T. West; auditor, Mr D. C. Down ; stepping competition, Messrs G. Walls, E. Ayrton; sheep guessing, Messrs Jas. McAdam, D. Kay; figld events, Messrs F. S. Wilson, M. B. Smith, and the judges; protest committee, Messrs W. Walls, T. West, W. T. Pain, John McAdam, and Centre official; starters, Messrs R. G. G. Westenra. W. T. Pain; postponement committee, Messrs W. AValls, T. West, J Y. Moir; children's committee, Messrs A. M. Hyde, E. JSavage, C. E. Powis, and the district school teachers; piping and dancing, Messrs J. Pilcher, A. Williamson, Alex Murray, and Andrew Murray. It was decided to ask the Canterbury Centre to appoint a delegate for the club, and to ask the Cheviot branch of the Plunket Society to supervise the baby show at the sports. The programme was revised. An honorarium was voted to th© retiring hon. secretary (Mr U. E. Kelly), who was unable again to accept the office, members paying a tribute to the manner in which he had carried out his duties. The ladies, who had assisted with the catering for the sports last year, were heartily thanked. The closing social of the Cheviot Bank of Hope was held in the Presbyterian Hall. The president (the Kev. G. B. Jardine) presided, and there was a very large attendance. The prizes awarded in the essay competition were presented by Mr G. Telfer to Ernest Brown, Thomas Lochart, Stanley Brown, Rona Fisher, Nalda Fraser; and for first in questions to Robert McLean. The placard awards were handed to Miss Gwen Morgan, Ernest Brown, and Stanley Brown. "Father Christmas" presented members of the Band of Hope, and all the children present, with a gift from the Christmas tree. Games, conducted by Misses P. Moir and M. Orchard, added ' to the pleasure of the evening, the accompaniments being plaved bv Mesdames F. Flute, C. S. Gordon, Misses M. Orchard, and N. Fraser.

WAIPARA. A concert and dance, in aid of the Waipara School funds, was held in the Public Hall, when there was a goo<l attendance. The concert was given by Mr Davies, of Christcliurch. Music for the dance was supplied By Mrs Ferguson. Mr Kilty was M.C. The annual box opening of the Young Helpers' League of Dr. Barnardo's Hlomes was hold at "Inverness,'' the home of the president, on Saturday afternoon. The boxes, which were opened by the president (Mrs Cameron) and secretary (Miss M. Whyte), contained £5 Os 6d. The children spent a most enjoyable time in playing games, and a treasure hunt caused much amusement. The total amount of money sent away from this branch since it opened in 1923 is £3l 6s 4d. DARPIELD. Mvs H. A. Knight presided over the last meeting of the year of the Darfield-Greendale-Kimberley branch of the Plunket Society, which was held in the Memorial Hall. There was a fair attendance. Nurse Finlayson was present. Good progress has been made with the construction of the new swimming baths, and if the weather conditions continue favourable it is expected that the baths will be completed and officially opened on December 20th. HORORATA. There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Hororata Swimming Club. The balance-sheet, which was adopted, showed a credit balance of £l2. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patrons, Messrs W. and G. Hall; president, Mr G. Grigg; chairman, Mr J. Oliver; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. Collings; committee, Misses D. Oliver, M. McKenzie, Messrs A. Oliver, A. J. Harris, It. Felton, J. McKenzie, and D. Adams. It was decided to have floors put in the dressing sheds, and to erect seats round the swimming bath. It was resolved to hold a swimming carnival to open the season. At the monthly meeting of the Hororata School Committee there were present:—Mr A. J. Harris (chairman), Messrs E. Felton, C. Ingram, A. McKenzie, and S. Locker. It was decided to hold the children's annual Bchool concert on Wednesday, December 17th, and also the distribution of prizes (a prize to be awarded to each child in the school). The school picnic is to be at Ashburton on the 13th. The train will leave Coalgate at 8.25 a.m., and will leave Ashburton at 5.10 p.m. on the return journey. The Girls' Friendly Society, of ChristTen* frranlnVl llSft of tliA

Hororata School to camp in for a fortnight during the holidays. LINCOLN. The following is a summary ol weather conditions at Lincoln during November this year and November, 1929, as recorded at Canterbury Agricultural College:— -Nov., Nov., 1030. 1920. Mean barometer (AI.S.L.) 29.666 in 29.6Q7in Moan temp, at 9 a.m. .. 56.5 F. 60.3 F. Mean humidity at 9 a.m. 66.0dcg. 67.5d0g. Mean maximum temp, .. 62.G F. 66.1 F* Mean minimum temp. .. 43.6 F. 45.3 F. Mean min, temp, on grass 38.8 F, 38.3 F. Extreme max. temp. .. 71.0 F. 80.5 F. Extreme min. temp. .. 33.7 F. 32.0 F. Extreme grass minimum 27.4 F, 28.2 F. Mean mil<?» wind per day 14'2 120 Total sunshine .. .. 187.3 hr. 191.5 hr. Mean No. of hours sun per day .. .. C.20 hr. 6.4 hr. Total rainfall .. .. 1.682 in 0.915 in Ni:mber of rain days 9 days 8 days IStmbor of frosts (SC.4 F.) 2 4 November this year was a little colder than in previous years, "with a little less sunshine than last year, A dry spell during the middle of the month retarded tho growth of crops, but these have been helped somewhat by welcome rains, which fell from the 20th to the 24th. A good many hay crops are now being harvested, and a certain amount of silage is also being made. Despite the changeable weather good progress has been made with shearing. SPRINGSTON SOUTH. After several very hot days a welcome light rain fell in the early part of this week. It has freshened up gardens and pastures. Shearing is still in progress, -while haymaking will be general shortly, several crops having already been cut. A number of paddocks of oats are out in ear. The weekly socials were advanced another stage on Saturday night, when prizes were won by Miss Dorothy Duff and Mr G. Duff. ( The strawberry season is at its best at present and the gardens are a picture just now, while the crop promises to be a good one. There is every appearance of a good apple harvest this season. The Springston and Springston South Flower Show Committee held a meeting in the Springston South School on Monday evening, when Mr W. A. Keast presided over a good attendance. Final arrangements were made for the flower show, which will be held in January. SOUTHBRIDGE. The monthly meeting of the Southbridge Town Board was held on Monday evening. Present: Cmrs. J. H. Hampton (chairman), A. D. Harrison, T. H. Bennett, W. G. Hill, A. J. Beamsley, M. Maw, and J. C. Hampton. A letter was received stating the conditions under which the "Unemployment Board would pay a £2 for £1 subsidy on relief work. So far as the Town Board was aware, there were no registered unemployed in its territory, and it decided not to take advantage of the subsidy. On behalf of the works committe, Cmr. Hill reported that over 100 yards of shingle had been carted on to the main roads, and a further 20 to 30 yards was still required. He had inspected a water-race in the centre of the town, mentioned at the previous meeting, and had found that the water was running, but that the race needed cleaning. It was suggested that the streets should be given their usual cleaning before Christmas, but as they were considered not to be in urgent need of attention, and in view of the shortage of money, it was agreed that no additional labour should be engaged. It was resolved, on the motion of Cmrs. Maw and Bennett, that the shingling work should be completed. As the number of stray stock on the roads was still being complained of, Cmr. Hill suggested that the County ranger should be appointed to assist the Board's rcnger, and he undertook to ascertain whether he would accept appointment. Cmr. Harrison (chairman of the Hall Committee) reported that a Government inspector had examined the Town Hall picture operating box, and had required certain alterations to be made before the box was used for the new type of machinery. DOYLESTON. Mr J. S. Brake, who has been in business at Doyleston for the past seven years, and is leaving the district, was entertained by the Doyleston Atlilotic Club, of which he is a past-president, at a smoke concert. The president (Mr W. G. Fussell) presented to Mr Brake a silver-mounted walking stick, inscribed with his name. Mr A. Quigley epoke of ths guest 'a servies to the

Miniature Rifle Club, of which he had been president for four years. Others who referred to the part he had taken in local activities were Messrs W. Doyle, J. Williams, J. R. Godsell, W. O. Rennie, and C. M. Blake. Fourteen riders started in a twelvemile road race conducted by the Doyleston Athletic Club. The following were the placings in a keen finish: H. Hill (2min) 1, L. Hantz (2Jmin) 2, E. Armstrong (2min) 3. Fastest time: E. Pearce (scr); second fastest time: J. C. Carr and H. Hill equal. LITTLE RIVER. The monthly meeting of the Little River branch of the Women's Institute was held in the Coronation Library, when 26 members were present. Mrs Trail presided. After the business part of the meeting, a Christmas cake icing demonstration was given by Mr E. Adams, and his work proved very interesting. A Bring and Buy stall did good business. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Aitken and Marsh, and Miss Wall. At the residence of Mr and Mrs T. Thompson, the Little River Girl Guides held a delightful party. Several exhibitions of folk-dancing were given. A Christmas cake was won by Mrs H. French.

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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20107, 10 December 1930, Page 3

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NORTH CANTERBURY. Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20107, 10 December 1930, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY. Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20107, 10 December 1930, Page 3

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