NORTH CANTERBURY.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20234, 12 May 1931, Page 3

NORTH CANTERBURY.

RANGIORA.

Tho first meeting of tho newly-elecr-ed executive of the Rangiora lloturned Soldiers' Association was held on Saturday evening. The chairman, Mr J. W. MacLeod, was in the chair. Correspondence was received from with regard to tlio remit forwarded b.y the Rangiora branch, and passed at the annual conference of delegates, held in Wellington last year, drawing tho attention of the Government to the action of th© Canterbury Land Board in allegedly_ turning a soldier off his land, then writing down -the value of tho property, _ and subsequently selling it to a civilian at the reduced valuation, without first giving the soldier the option of staying on the land at tho new valuation. As the Minister i'or Lands- is'calling for specific cases covered b.y tho resolution, it was decided that particulars of cases bo forwarded.

The mem bei'ship ladder received from headquarters showed the. New Zealand financial membership to be 11,375,-with Christchurch leading with a membership of 1942. It was decided to write and thank Mrs C.-S. Avers, together, with her band of willing helpers, for their valuable assistance in raising the. sum of £54 on Poppy Day; also to Mrs W. Stevens, for h«r efforts in selling £lO worth of poppies. In connexion with unemployment, it was agreed that only financial membors in future bw given employment. Mr 0. How was appointed repre-sentative-of tiio Association at the Dominion Conference at Wellington .in June. 1 • °

It was decidod to writo to t he Ilangior«. Borough CQuncil drawing their attention .to tho neglected state of the South African Mcmori.il Lamp at the cj]trance to Victoria.Park.

The financial statement from March .'lst to May Bth showed receipts to have been £S9 Is 2d. Accounts amounting to £SO 13s 4d were passed i'or payment, leaving a debit balance of £133 Gs od.

KAIKOURA. There was a very good attendance at the dance held in the Suburban Hall on Saturday, given in aid of the Agricultural arid Pastoral Association by the Suburban Hall Committee.

Prior to presenting tho cups * and trophies, tho president of tho A. and P. Association (Mr 11. R. Laidlaw) addressed the' assembly, outlining the objects of the A. and V. Association. Cups • and : trophies were then presented to the winners by Mrs R. It. Laidlaw, at the conclusion of which' tho president colled for three cheers for tho winners.

During the"ovening it was announced that Mr James's trophy for .child undor eight years gaining most points, had been won by Miss Lorna Broadhurst.

A very enjoyable dance, organised by Messrs Alwyin- Weavers and Hector Gregory, was held at the Lynton Downs, on Friday. The following are the best cards in the - four-ball bogey match, played at tho week-end: —Wallace and Scott,' 3 up; Robinson and Lovctt, 2 up; Farrant. and.O'Callaßlian. all square; O'Callaglian and O'Callaghan, 1 down; Morris and .T. Nelson. 3 down; Alexander and Sabiston 4 down; 'Flower and W. Nelson, G down. ; : Miss Jessie MeKenzie. (Wharnnui), who has been-tho guest of the Misses Pluck, returned ltOme ; on Saturday. Miss Billic Dickinson (Christchurch) is spending the school vacation in" Kaikoura. and is the . guest 'of Mrs 'A. B. Clark. .

The Misses' Ruth and .Janette Chapman are_ spending the school holidays with their parents. -

HANMER SPRINGS. The. ncW auxiliary plant for tli.o.generation of electricity for the lighting of the Queen Mary Hospital is now in commission. The engine will generate 25 kilowatts, \Vhi6h, with the . present plant, makes a total of 60 kilowatts A feature of the installation is a special arrangement to reduce exhaust noises to a minimum, which, owing to tho close proximity of the powprhouso to the Hospital, will be a great advantage. '

A friendly game of football was played here oit Saturday afternoon between teams from the employees of Koir and Thompson, and the residents. The former won by; 20 points to 3. J. Trist scored two tries and converted one. J. McBr'yde, H. Robinson, W. M#nn, "and U Murphy all scored tries. For, S. Eaton kicked a penalty goal." Mr 8.-Hayman' was referee. • The sawmill ,thqt is operating here is still keeping up its output. The mill has already turned out. 70,000 feet, all the trees being from the State Forest plantations.

ROTHERHAM. At a general' meeting of the Rotherham Ladies' Hockey CltiT>, the Rev. E. B. Moore, Mrs Batehelor, and Miss C. Boag were appointed team selectors. On Saturday afternoon Kaikoura Football Juniors played l a' competition gamo against Rotherham ' juniors at the Rotherham. Domain. An exciting and evenly, contested- game resulted' in a draw, 12 points each. lii the evening the visiting team were> entertained at a' dance 'in : the Rotherhajn Hall.; Miss G. Brown supplied the music, extras being played by Miss M. Mcintosh and Mr R. Chapman. Mr S. Popplewell was M.C. On Saturday hfternoon. the Rotherliain ladies' hockey team played a friendly game with Culver den at Culyej'den Domain. The game resulted in a win for Rotherham by seven goals to nil.

CUST. • The - aimual tea and concert of St. Datvid's Presbyterian Church was held. In the Institute Hall, and attracted a, largo' gathering. _ The correct weight of a sheep ; was guessed by Mrs E. Kingsbury, Mrs Overend,Messrs A.-I^l, Smith, and Al, Cooper* Cakes were won by Mesdames Gattery and Simmond's, and "Twin Dolls" oy "Jlard Times." The programme. was provided by. Christehurch artists, including Misses Dorothy and . Edna' Johnson, Lottie' Golville, and -Messrs If. J. Francis, T. Patterson, and Cyril Collins.

The annual meeting of .St. James's Ladies' Guild was held- in- the Parish Hall' on Friday; the vicar, the Bev. ; G. B. Nanson; presiding over a good attendance of members. The secretary, in lier report, said the year had been a most successful.one. The.balance-sheet,' which was adopted, showed a snail credit.. Mrs Nanson (president) and 1 Mrs C. Briggs (secretary) 'were re-elected.

There was a very large attendance at a mcetinjg; ofj. the-CiE'eyiot >braneh of the Phmket The president, Mrs G. P. Macdonald, presided, and introduced Mrs Craeroft' Wilson, president of the Qhristchurch branch of the Society. Mrs Craeroft Wilson complimented the Cheviot branch on the progress made. The speaker traced the work of the Society, from its inception, and .paid'a high tribute to the work of' tho . Plunket. nurses all over , the Dominion. Mrs Craeroft Wilson wis accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her address, and afternoon tea was served by members. The Hurunui Rugby Sub-Union competitions wera continued on Saturday last, when the United ■ Club -visited Cheviot with two teams. The junior game resulted in a- draw, 6 all. Tries were scored for Cheviot by J. Crossen and Y. Barnes. The senior match was won by United by 9 points (thrco tries) to 6 (a try scored by E. Harrison arid a penalty goal by T.Kcrr). Mr P. D. Childs was the referee in both matches. WOODEND. The W.oodcrtd. senior. football team I met and defeated the -Glenmark senior team on their home ground by 13 points >j to 3, it being tho openiug' match of tho i Sub-Union's competitions. R. Cutler, the Woodend captain, playing wing-forward, was in fine form, scoring two . tries. Also, he was responsible for the third,, which was scored by S. Reuben. J. j Dempster converted two tries. Mr W. Tcmpleton, of Kaiapoi, was referee. The junior football team journeyed to Omihi. and .defeated the local players by. 7. to. 3. , - . . The basketball, girls journeyed .to Oxford and were 'defeated by 23 .points to 3.' ' AKAROA. , A meeting of the .Peninsula Rugby Sub-Union was held at .D.uvauchelle. Present were Messrs •V. Craw ' (president) in the chair, J. C. Tikao, T. Maselield, P. A. Lcwthwaite,(vice-presidents) T. E. McKenzie (socretary), and the following delegates: Messrs C. Stewart (United),,G. M. Petty (Little River), A. P. Lelievre and W. B. Ramsay (Alcaroa), J.'.T. Robinson (Te Kotahitanga), C. Mould .and G. Moore. (Okains). The Port Leyy Football Club was granted permission to play the Allandale Club on May l'Cth. The date of receiving entries for, the Junior Cup was extended, to May 12th. Messrs T. Masefield, Reg. Mason, and G. McK. Petty .were appointed junior selector?. Mr V. Craw, referee in the United f.nd Little- River match,. reported that lie had ordered W. ITopa off tho field for misconduct,, and.that lie hod cautioned Messrs Toby and Tom Robinsou for appealing and holding on to each other. too long after the. ball.was aivay from .them. It was decided to suspend ilopa for two playing Saturdays, and to* issue a. warning to the Robinson brothers, that any future offence would be dealt with scverclv.

The senior, football competition .was continued in fine weather on Saturday. Playing at Tort Levy the home team defeated Little River 11 to 6. Unite] defeated Aknroa,-at'Akaron,'G' to 3.

OUftUHIA. 1 ; There was ;ii good attendance at-the •fortnightly social 'in the . Ouruhia' sqores for . euchre were-ihanded by -Mrs, A. MeFadden and' Mr : 'N/ 'Ashby. ' The sttpi of £1 J-Ss'Sd was raised for'.the prize iund. On' Friday ev.eiii rig., Miss 0, M. Hew-, ett,. head-teacher at Ouruhia School, was tho guest of honour of. tho residents of Ouruhia. ; At tlie conclusion of the,euchre social, Mr. H» .McMillan, chairman of the Ouruhia School Com-, inittee, expressed tho regret of tho committee and district that, owing to the decreased* school roll, the Ouruhia School had been unable to remain agrade 111. scho6l. After the May holi-days,-the school would, be a sole charge one, and MisS Hewctt had been transferred to a larger school. Tho chair-, man referred to the fact that the school roll which at one time numbered 70, now stood at 23. These fluctuations were common to country schools,' and in no way reflected' upon the teacher in charg.e-*-a fact "that the excellent reports- from the visiting school inspectors, during Miss -HeWett s three years .there, fully supported. Mr McMillan then asked Miss Hewett to accent a handsome rug, bearing her initials" ,from the people of Ouruhia, and from the committee, and parents, their good wishes for 1 liei- success in the future.

Miss Iris Harrington, head-girl of tho School, on behalf of her fellow pupils, expressed tltd regret of the chi Idren at losing'their'teacliet - . She asked Miss -Hewett's ' acceptance of: .their good 'wishes' together 'with a pair pf biwri reindeer gloves, in 'token"of their goodwill. Miss Hewett thanked the. residents and children for their gifts and good .wishes.'' .

hororata. • it the" quarterly meeting, of the Hororata .Library Committee 'it was decided to hold fortnightly- socials on Saturday evenings, to raise funds lor tiie purchase of .books. It was also resolved that more book shelves be erected in tho library. The-Hororata ladies' hockey team played, a friendly, gamoi with , ihe Greendale team, at Greendale on Saturday.' Hororata won by four goals'lo nil. Goals were scored by Misses Mary Wells (2), E. Gray, and M. McKeuzie. Mr Dowels was referee.

On Sundayl'morning 13 degrees of frost wero recorded and nine degrees, yesterday. s -'Mrs t^opc, l who has bceni staying, with her daughter (Mrs Fleming), returned to Christchiirch yesterday." Mrs Cannon (Wellington) is visiting Mrs 11,'.Ycates..... • .Bliss Phaup' (Ash burton) is spending a holiday 1 , with Mr' r atidi. Mfs G." L. Hight. i, Miss Field ■;(lvai tuna .Valley) .is,' tho guest of Miss IyPhillips.. ' ' Mr' and Mrs • J3. Wright (Cjirisichnroll) havo' been* visiting': Mts Paintin. ■ ■ " \ . .

Miss Quartermain is .spending the school holidays in Christehurch. _Mr G. K: C.irtwright' has left for Timnru, where-; he will spend the term holidays. •

•.•LINCOLN.,-,'.'. Local';residents had their first ; opportunity of ~ seeing their seniorfootball team in action on the home, ground on Saturday afternoon. • Lincoln beat lrwell, after having the' better - of' the game, by 6 points to 3. Mr J.'W. Calder Was referee. . Afnbng the backs' Payne 'arid Jordan 'showed up, prominently, and ;Of thfc forwards brothers , Watkms worked hardest. ["ho junior team 'travelled to lrJ ve i -rp s ' 10^ve d. improved form, ®nul u 3 poih'tsrio riil; ■V ■ . e y girls Bad o wfti ' oyer ; Kaiigiorai tlie 4 .Ju<ijpr .A^ompetition, •the §cOre being :B^. ; « JV ■ even ing- a - sdc itfl' was "held in trt©.-<3oF6natioa -. Library-,in. iai&oorf r tlie library funds. Competitions were won. by Mrs E. Greaves and Mr t\ Ford.

BURWOOD. 7 A successful cuclire tournament -was held in the Burwood Hall on-Saturday, evening, in aid of the funds of th'c Burwood Library. There was • a good attendance. Tho . prizewinners , i . "were!: Ladies, Mr? Jc.al; men). Mr. Jlcckcr.. ;Thoso present wore Mrs RowsejMr and Mrs JPreeman,. Mr and Mrs TEcroy'd, Mr and Mrs .Sispitj Mr aiut Mrs' Cullinvpre, Mr and. J'arlf.s,. owiMrs Nankerville/Mesddmes-. •McCauslandj-and Miss' .. MeGilleiinaij, •Messrs. Baxter, Dellmain, ; J. Small, M. SmalJ, J. Peters, D. Haffcnden, T. Haffenden", W. Ham p - 'ton, F. Palmer, Hccker/ RoWse. , • 'j The return cricket' match betwecij. the. Burwood Progressive Association and the Maireliau. Association was played on' tho Burwood School . grounds' on Saturday, and in a, close , finish^Bur-' Wood . proved the victors by 12' runs. For Burwood F. Reaby scored 21 ~ notout, H. Reaby IC, J. Byres 40, P. Fleeto 10, the innings?ielding'lls.- For' Mairchau L.' W. Wilson (not out), shored 15, P. Blades '4o'. and W." J. 'Walter 27, the score for the innings being 103.-;

/SHEFFIELD. On Friday evening the W.E.A. meeting was held in the- Oddfellows' -Hall, when Mr Geoff. Ailey, E.A., continued his series of lectures ;6n Social' mics.' There was a good attendance .of. members. , v '

Tli<?'.Sheffield .brajicfr of ..the, Plupket Society Held its annual,balj in Hall, oh" Friday gvebing.. There was a large attendance from , the-, surrounding districts and music was played bys MrAshley Atkinson, of Kowhai Bush. A dainty supper was served by members 'of tho committee, and the. duties of M.C. wero undertaken by <Mr H. C. Townshend. Extras were played bv Miss Townshend (Waddington) and Mr A. Debenha'm,; of Oxford. -- ■ , Tfa<S of the new Presbyterian Manse, in .will be commenced next Sveek by' Messrs "Heirand Thompson,'of Rangiora. . • Oh Saturday ■ afternoon the. local, senior football team journeyed to Oxford and defeated the Oxford team in a friendly game by 8 points to nil. Tries were scored by' BI Melhopt and-11. C, Ferguson, one try being converted by Kay.'Atkinson.' Playing "in the Sheffield Domain, the v Springfield second' team,, wero by 12 .points to nil by the local. teani, in' the 'jimior.'round competition.., Tries vyere. scored,by SES. Bodgers and F. .McKelyje, one try b'efng. converted by I?on Mc.Con- ; nop. (J'raham Innes added to the -score;, ■witli,a fine drop-kick.