NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21413, 4 March 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

KANGIORA PERSONAL The fir'.-. Cii.-o. Blair i Karon, WelVngtcr". anri the Kcv. J. Feathcrslon 'Chr:stchi;reh.i conducted the services ;>■ th<-' RimgH'/a .Methodist Church yes- :. -day. Adjutant \V. Searle iC'hristchurch) ( onductf-d the harvest festival services ;.• tin- Ham-.iora Salvation Army yes- !<■•! da;. Harvest Festival Services Thr- annual harvest, festival service:) !->' the n.-in':iora Sen\ fit ion Army were "ngid yr-teifiny. when, there were good .-;• for da at the morning., afternoon, .-■•■• A rvi-niiiL' meetings. The hall was <-; prorated with an abundance of vegetable:-, f'-nit. !', and produce, wliich ■.■. ill L"- .-mi-; !m-!( (1 this evening at a con- ■ >-rl '■•■• be gi\<-u m the hall by the \iothod-.si chnii. A feature of the scr- ■ lees was the special singing and the ;.ddn ■:■ ■■■■:■•• by Adjutant W. Searte. (■i C'hnslcinirch. who had charge of the meetings during the day. During the aiternonn service a duet was sung bv ..!-;.:: Duficll and Daphne Dench. Anglican Sunday School l'icnic Ti-,<- annua! picnic of the St. John's A- ':l:.-au Sunday School was held at ;-;•<■■, art's Gully .-,; i Saturday. There v.v-. ideal weather for the outing and £h"i;i 1)5 i-iuldrrn and 07 adults left TUnginra bv train mi Saturday moni,'iu. The St John's Mothers' Union, who had postponed its picnic sonic >■.('«>:•• ago, also joined the excursionri- ami 'tile niimber was further ill-r-rrrwri bv the r-hiidroti oT the St. Mary'.. Sunday School at Southbrook. Outiir.nr game's were played during the ti.-iV ai.a'a programme of sports was rur. ..fi' for'the children. Ice cream.

;,wcr-t=, and nuts were distributed HiVoug tie younger children. The picnickers returned to Raiigiora about fi.lrt p.m.. after having spent a very ri'-a-nnr day. Returned Soldiers' Association The executive of the Rangiora branch r-\ i'-.<-• Returned Soldiers' Association .—ir=t on Saturday evening. Present: Mes---rs J W. Mcl.eod (president), E. iJilis. A. B. Johnson. D. MacKeown. E. F. Lowe. K. James. C. How, :< \Vh:tta. A. A. King. E. Ellis. T. Herr■-,■!! a.'.u !•'. Hunt <secretary). '•"!.( Trentham Scholarship Fund v::.-:c a':v:--;n'; that no children of re- •:. j...-- .•„ , di,v:; born after July 1. 1920, v.--.:-: be eligible for a bursary. ! ' v, as .-'aU.d that there were several t ..idi'.n in ';.(• district who would be <-; ;,;•■!< ■■iior'.ly for a bursary. 't'he Ra.ngiora Borough Council wrote ; : ry.'.:,;; that permission had been ;.•;.:,',•! ",e branch to hold its annual foj'py day app<. ai at the end of this I* '.'•;;-.■ deed' 'I to ask the borough r.-,.ji,.".i i,, nnu: the .-hoots for the An- /•: • !">•;■■ :r:virc. and lo request that -•-, ■;;,.• < v. ;l f of wet weather that the m-. :■-(■ be held in the town hall. .'■ was riec:df-fi to purchase a (iagT'.i<- ■•.■ be crecPd on the clubroom \:W.\::e:::e::t:. f..r the Am'.ac ' Day t ..,:;(!' ;■.<■■)(■ discui-.scd. H was agreed • :■: '!. c returned men fall in at the ' ; .un looms at 1U a.m.. and proceed to y-.e town hall to take up their posi- ',)■ • ■;. .:. ";!;'■■ procc/sion. which WOltld m-.-.'.:-! •., \':cior:a Park for the service fc - l'i.;;tj a.in :i- rai.-e Li<:ui' nant-Coloiiel J. A. MacKcuzie. of Rangiora will be unable to take charge of the parade on An.'.ac; Day. it was agreed to request Major H.'K. Kippenberger to act as command inn officer. Ashley Lodge The fifty-fifth annual conference of the Ashley District 1.0.0. F., M.U., was h':ld in the Oddfellows' Hall at Rangiora on Saturday. The District Grand Martyr 'Bro. G. Gibling) presided and other officers pier-ent were: Bros. W. Coles. D.D.G.M., C. I. Jennings, D.S., i, A. Ivory, P.D.G.M, (minute secre-

tary). and W. Smith, P.D.G.M. (lylcr). Deputies present were;-Amberley Lodge Bros. J. D. Boyce, P.D.G.M., S. T. D. Boyce, and A. R. Hislop, P.G.'s; Cust, Bros. I. Howatr, P.G., and T. B. Lock, F.S.; Cheviot, Bros. R. J. Carson, N.G., and J. W. Abernethy. treasurer; Nil Desperandum, Bros. G. Smith, P.D.G.M., D. J. Grant, P.G., and E. A. Jordan, F.S.; Oxford, Bros. H. B. Nelson, L. E. Cecil. P.G.'s, and C. H. Dohrman, F.S.; Omihi, Bros. A. W. Stackhouse and A. D Lyttle, P.G.'s; Rangiora, Bros. C. R. Golding. W. Gardner. C. H. Trollopc. J. Cooke, P.D.G.M.'s. F. R. Minchington. and A. H. Miles, P.G.'s; Woodend, Bros. B. J. Archer, P.D.G.M.. D. Morris, P.G., and V. Gibling. N.G.: Waikari. Bros. F. Trounce and R. Anderson, P.G.'s; Waiau, Bros. W. F. Barnett, P.G., and G. C. O'Malley N.G.; Leithfleld, Bros. W. Fletcher. P.D.G.M.. S. O. Topp. and B. A. Fitzpatrick, P.G.'s. In opening the conference, the grand master stated that during the year 11 members died, amongst, these being Bro. W. A. Kelcher, P.D.G.M.. who, besides serving as a district officer, was for some "years secretary of the Loval Ohoka Lodge. All the lodges vviih the exception of one had been visited and were found to be functioning well, although in some cases the attendances could have been larger, j Although a satisfactory number of new members had been initialed, the total membership showed a decrease of two. He referred to the satisfactory financial position of the district, and hoped that, the district would be well represented at the installation of the societv officers, at the moveable conference, which would be held in Christchurch at Easter. Bro. Gibling referred to the fact that the District Scerctarv, Bro. C. I. Jennings, would complete 50 years' service in that, capacity in July, a record which should be suitably recognised. Appreciation was also expressed of the good service rendered by Bro. C. R. Golding, P.D.G.M.. as'one of the District Trustees.

The report of the committee of management staled that despite the economic depression the district had come through the year satisfactorily, as was disclosed by the annual returns. Contrary to expectations there had been no 'serious calls on the benevolent fund, although lodge benevolent funds had in some cases been drawn upon considerably to help deserving members to pay'lheir contributions. Officers were elected as follows: District, Grand Master, Bro. \V. Cotes; Deputv Grand Master, Bro. B. A. Fitzpatrick: management committee. Bros. B. J. Archer, W. Gardner. J. D. Boyce, and E. H Trollope; book examiners, Bros. B. J. Archer and C. R. Golding; auditor, Bro. A. Shankland; deputies to New Zealand branch conference, Eros. C. R. Golding and J. A. Ivory. A remit from the Waiau Lodge: "That, owing to the alarming increase of sickness and distress, the conferences discuss ways and means of reducing same," was withdrawn alter having been discussed. It was agreed that lodges having made grants from their benevolent funds during 1934. for payment of members' contributions, should be reimbursed from the district benevolent fund. During the afternoon the Grand Master of the North Canterbury District, Bro. F. Cole, who was accompanied bv several members of the Sister Peari-e and Volunteer Lodges, attended the conference, and was welcomed bv the Grand Master. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for recognising in some tangible way the long and efficient service rendered to the district by Bro. C. I. Jennings, who, on July 2. would complete 50 years' service as District Secretary. It was also decided that a Merit Jewel should be presented to Bro. C. R. Golding, in recog- j niticn of his valuable work as a Dis- j trict Trustee. j

A letter was received from the secretary of the North Canterbury District M.C. entertainment committee inviting members of the Ashley District to attend the installation of the society officers during Easter Week, when the New Zealand branch conference would be held in Christchurch. D.G.M. Bro. F. Coles supplemented the invitation, which was accepted. It was resolved that the next District Conference be held at Rangiora on March 14, 1936. The newly-elected officers were installed by D.G.M. Bro. F. Cols. The retiring Grand Master (Bro. G. Gibling) was thanked for his services to the district, and it was decided that his name be placed on the Merit Board, that he receive the usual honorarium and a Past Master's Jewel, and that he be recommended for the P.D.G.M.'s Degree. The jewel was presented to Bro. Gibling by D.G.M. Bro. F. Cole, Bro. Gibling acknowledging the appreciation of his services and thanking brethren for their loyal support during his term of office. ...

HANMER SPRINGS The following is the meteorological abstract, for the Hanmer Springs distinct for February, 1935: Barometer —Mean for month, 30.01; maximum on February 7, 30.22; minimum on February 20. 29.04. Temperature in shade —Mean maximum. 75.83 deg.. Fahtv. mean minimum. 50.33deg., Fahr.: extreme maximum on February 3, 91.0deg. Fahr.; extreme minimum on February 26, 3G.f)deg.. Fahr. Exposed thermometer —Mean terrestial radiation, 47.91)deg.. Fahr.; minimum on February 24, 20, and 27. 38.0deg.. Fahr. Wind—Average daily velocity. 22.25 miles; maximum on February 2G. 27, nil; total mileage for month, 623 miles. Rainfall—Total for month, 3.85 inches; number of days on which rain

fell, 15 days; maximum fall on February 11, .73in; total for year to date. 5.83 in. Bright sunshine —Total hours for month, 152.1 hours; maximum on February 17. 12.6 hours; number of days without sunshine, two clays. Frosts—Total for month, nil. WAIAU There was a good attendance at a committee meeting of the Amuri Agricultural and Pastoral Association held in the Waiau Library Hall. The treasurer's balance in current account was declared to be £l7 9s lid, the receipts since last meeting being il 14 9s Gd and the expenditure £6 6s 2d. The secretary, in an interim report on the progress since last meeting, stated that 370 schedules had been distributed, that arrangements had been made for the supply of marquees and llieir cartage, that the services of the Amberley Highland Pipe Band had been engaged and that the right of a publican's booth had been let. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs G. O. Rutherford for her donation of a "Challenge Garden Cup.'' to replace the one won outright last year, and to Mr P. Morse for his gift of a photograph as a past president of the association. The secretary reported that most of the judges had accepted their positions. One new judge was appointed. The following officials and marshals were appointed, each marshal lo appoint his own .stewards: —Draughts, Mr G. S. Beaven; hacks, Mr A. G. Black; cobs and ponies, Mr C. Ilosking; cattle and dogs, Mr O. Davies; Southdowns, Mr R. McDonald; Corriedales, Mr L. .1. Ivcrach: merinos and halfbreds, Mr A. Beaven; fat sheep, Mr G. Ferguson; weight steward, Mr T. J. Capstick; shed supervisor, Mr W. J. McMillan; cookery, Mrs W. J. McMillan; home industries, Mrs C. E. Derrett; needlework, Mrs G. Powis; photography and art, Miss J. Pettigrew; seeds and roots. Mr F. S. Bowrun; vegetables, Mr G. Powis; fruit, Mr C. Higgins; llowors, Miss D. Mercer; competitions, Messrs E. Burrows, G. Hartncll, F. C. Cole, G. Loffhagen, and R. Smith; entry steward, Mr J. W. Black; baby show, Mrs C. Douglas; highland dancing, Air M. McDonald; measuring steward, Mr G. Lolfhagen; refreshment. stewards, Messrs H. Sharpe and A. H. Baker; schoolwork, Messrs G. W. Aldridge. F. R. Wilson and A. Anderson; guessing competition. Messrs H. O. Baker and R. A. Chall'ey. j It was decided that the committee

canvas for entries, especially at the coming ewe fairs, and that members meet on the sliow grounds at 10 a.m. on March 23 and 25 to get the grounds and shed ready, and complete arrangements for the coming show, entries for which close on March 14. | MEDBURY The first rounds of the "Tos Lach Cup." also the women's and men's singles handicap tournaments of the Medbury Tennis Club, have been completed. The second rounds are to oe completed by March 9, the third rounds by March 23. and the finals by March 30. A match will be played on March 9 against Hawarden B and another against Waikari B on March Hi, on the Medbury courts. Following are the players:—Mrs C. Earnshaw, Mrs S. Scott, Miss U. Brooker, Miss V. Scott. Mrs E. T. Dalzell, Mrs Garden, W. Honeybone, R. Honeybone. C. Earnshaw, S. Scott, C. Scott, and R. Dalzell. Any player unable to play should notify the secretary. A dance was held recently in the Public "Hall, in aid of tennis funds. I The winners of the Monte Carlo dance were Miss Gladys Weir and Mr Cane, and the winners of the lucky spot dance were Mrs G. Topp and Mr E. G. Dalzell. Music was played by Mrs Ginders, and extras by Mrs E. G. I Dalzell and Mr C. S. Brooker. Mr R. Honeybone was master of ceremonies. <

CHEVIOT To bring together all those interested in gardening, and especially in the growing of flowers, an association known as the St. John's Garden Club has recently been formed in Cheviot and promises to be very successful. The executive comprises Mesdarnes G. Wood, E. P Honeybone. C. E. Jackman, and the Rev. Geo. Widdup, and to date approximately 20 members have joined One of the objects of ihe club is to encourage the cultivation of better blooms and keener competition in the various flower shows held in the district. The membership subscription is 2s. and this money is used by the executive to procure seeds for distribution to members. Mrs G. Widdup. "The Vicarage," Cheviot, lofl on Friday to visit her mother in Motueka. a SCARGILL The rainfall in Scargill township for the last two months was 3.42 inches, of which total 1.60 inches fell on February 24 and 25. The balance was principally distributed over a number

of days in the early part of January, all Ihe falls being very light. The rainfall for the same period last year was 5.1-10 inches; 1933, 3.32 inches; 1032, 4.92 inches; 1931, 3.54 inches; 1930, 5.97 inches, and 1929, 4.83 inches. OXFORD The rainfall for February was 3.45 inches, as against 2.47 inches for the same month last year, and the average for the month over the last 25 years is 2.93 inches. Since the be-

ginning of the year, the total rainfall registered was 5.13 inches, as against 10.13 inches for the corresponding period last year. The lowest, recorded for February was .3 inches hi 1929, and the highest, 5.44 in in 1920. | AKAROA i At a general meeting of the Akaroa Progress Association Mr F. R. E. Davis presided. Mr L. J. Vangioni reported that he had collected £6 tis 3d towards the cost of the school children's sports to be held on March 29 under the direction of the Peninsula Teachers' Guild. It was decided to ask the Borough Council to make full enquiries about the establishment of an airport at or near Akaroa. The association decided to support the Regatta Club in an endeavour to hold the championship regatta at. Akaroa in 1937, when the Boating Club will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. It was reported that arrangements had been made to hold a carnival at Easter in aid of the children's playground. Recently the Akaroa High School Board wrote to the Minister for Education, the Hon. S. G. Smith, asking him to withhold his demand for their accumulated funds until he had visited the district. The Minister has Replied as follows: —"I am in receipt of your Jotter, and in reply have to

say that I am prepared to accede to your board's request that; compliance with the terms of tny recent letter should remain in abeyance until such time ns the board has had an opportunity of discussing the question with me. I intend to visit Canterbury as early as possible after the close of the present short session and will be pleased to include Akaroa in my itinerary. Ample notice will bo given of the date of the proposed visit." SHEFFIELD Messrs Arthur and Lester Lilly, of Ashburton, are at present on a holtday visit to their sister, Mrs J. T. Johnstone, of Waddington. Mrs M. S. Florance, who has been the guest of the Rev. and Mrs A. S. Moffatt, The Vicarage, Sheffield, has left for Christchurch. Mr and Mrs D. J. Hawke (Sheffield) have left on a holiday visit to Paroa, West Coast. Mr Geo. Humm, of Waddington, returned on Saturday after a holiday visit to Mr and Mrs W. Arps, of Lincoln.

The Annat School Committee organised a flag 500 tournament and dance, which was held in the Orange Hall at Annat on Friday night. There was a good attendance, and prizes were won by Mr R. A. Palmer and Mr and Mrs W. Black. After the cards tournament dancing was enjoyed, music being played kgr Mr .W, fettit.

Mr Clarence King was master of ceremonies. The rainfall recorded by Mr A. W. Adams, of Sheffield, for the month of February was 4in, which fell on 12 days. The heaviest fall was 1.69 in, which was registered on February 24. The rainfall for the second .lonth of last year was 2.37 in, while .he average for February for the last 13 years is 2.34 in. The heaviest fall in that period was 4.12 in, which was recorded in 1931. and the lowest in 1929. when only nine points fell. Heavy falls during that vear fell in January and March. The total rainfall to the end of February is 5.84 in, and the average for the first two months of the year for the 13-ycar period is 5.03 in. KOWAI BUSH At the recent euchre tournament held in the hall the prize-winners were Mr Dickie and Mrs Stratford, . Mrs Smith and Mr C. Dorward gaining second place. There was a very good attendance, and the proceeds will be used to augment the hall fund. Music for the dance which followed was played by Misses Stratford and Smith

and Mr C. Smith.At a meeting of the school committee it was decided to hold the annual school picnic at the local swimming pool. Races and games will also be arranged, and the date will be probably about March 22. SOUTHBROOK A successful dance and euchre tournament; was again held in the Soufhbrook Hall on Saturday night. The Library Committee was responsible for all arrangements. Musicwas played by Holland's Orchestra and Mr S. Watson was master of ceremonies, while an extra was played by Mrs Henderson. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss 1,. Chambers and partner. The highest scoring cards for the euchre were held by Mrs B. Bench and Miss D. Seed and Messrs F. Lilley and L. Shaw.

The annual swimming carnival for the Southbrook school will be held at the baths on Thursday afternoon. RUSSELL'S FLAT Friday last was an occasion of much merriment, for the children of Russell's Flat, when they,' with their parents and friends, went, to Corsair Bay for their annual school picnic. There were about; 250 present, the schools of Springfield, Annal, and Russell's Flat combining. The day was spent

in swimming and games, while a party went for a trip around the bays in the launch after lunch. Mrs Ryan, "Baldoon," is staying in Christchurch.