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NORTH CANTERBURY

RANGIORA j PERSONAL The Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes), accompanied by Mrs Forbes and Misses J. and B. Forbes, visited Rangiora yesterday, where the Prime Minister received several deputations. They were entertained at afternoon tea by the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs W. A. Rowse) and left later to catch the steamer express at Lyttelton for Wellington. Flag Five Hundred A (lag live hundred tournament was conducted by the women's auxiliary of the Rangiora branch of the heturned Soldiers' Association, when there was an attendance of between 40 and 50. The first prize was won bv Mesdames D. Dench and W. Thornton and Mr T. Griffiths, and the second prize by Mesdames Borman, W. Muir, and Mr W. Muir. The lucky table prize was won bv Mesdames Douglas and Elms and Mr E. Doggett, and a special prize given by Mr J. Marshall was won by Mr R. Pulley. Oddfellows' Lodge The fortnightly meeting of the Star of Rangiora Lodge, 1.0.0. F., N.Z.. was held on Monday evening, the N.G.. Bro W. S. Frost, presiding over a good attendance of members. The N.G., V.G., and brothers of the Star of St. Albans Lodge were received. The D.D.G.M.. Bro. J. J. Archer, was also present. The installation of officers was arranged for April 15. Two brothers were reported on the sick list. Receipts for the evening were £lO 4s 2d, and accounts passed for payment amounted to £5 0s sd. The visitors spent a pleasant hour after the meeting with cards and supper. Sports Club The executive of the United Eowling, Croquet, and Tennis Club met last evening, Mr C. S. Ayers presiding. A letter was received from H. H. Matthews's rink protesting against the decision of the bowls supervisor in awarding the rink championship to Banfield's rink because Matthews's rink could not play on a certain night. The letter was referred to the bowling section. Amateur Cycling A meeting of the committee of the Rangiora Amateur Cycling Club was held last evening, Mr P. L. Rowse presiding. The programme for the track meeting this evening, which was . adopted, included a one mile and three miles handicaps, and a two-thirds mile boys' race. It was decided that if the track was available to hold a track meeting on April 7. the programme to include one lap, three lap, six lap open races, and a 1000 metre time trial, as well as a one mile club championship and several novelty events. Swimming The committee of the Rangiora Amateur Swimming Club met last evening. the president, Mr W. Johnson, presiding. The Kaiapoi Club wrote inviting the club to participate in a carnival to be held to-morrow evening. It was decided to reply stating that the date coincided with the local club's carnival. Bowls The final of the singles championship of the Rangiora Bowling Club was played last evening, when J. C. Banfield beat A. E. Hawkins 18-16'. WAIAU The annual general meeting of the Waiau Miniature Rifle Club was held in the Library Hall, when Mr A. H. Baker presided over a good attendance. The annual report and balancesheet, which were adopted as read, showed the club to be in a sound financial position, the credit balance being £l3 8s 6d. Two new members were elected. Officers were elected as follows: —Patroness, Mrs J. O. Davies; patrons, the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. G. W Forbes, Messrs J. H. McKie und E. P. H. Burbury; president, Mr A. H. Baker; vice-presidents, Mrs A. Buchanan, Messrs C. Higgins, H. W. D. Rogers, P. R. Dunbar, G. W. Aldridge, C. Garrigan, and A. J. Brustad; captain, Mr R. Croft; vicecaptain, Mr C. Finlayson; secretary, Mr S. Petiigrew; assistant secretary, Mr W. Martin; treasurer, Mr H. Davies; custodians, Messrs A. Smale and C. Reid; range officers, Messrs O. Davies and C. Finlayson; handicapper, Mr J. H. McKie; delegates, Messrs R. Croft and S. Pettigrew; checkers, Mr C. Reid, the captain, and secretary; sight readers, Messrs C. Reid and A. Smale; auditor, Mr L. A; Whitham; commitee, Messrs R. Oldman, A. Smale, R. Hassall, A. McClelland, jun., W. Martin, C. Reid, and O. Davies. The opening shoot was fixed for March 30.

CHEVIOT The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Cheviot Lodge, No. 9604 Ashley District, M.U.1.0.0.F., was held in the Coronation Library.* The Noble Grand, Bro. W. J. Carson, presided, and there was a fair attendance. Bros. W. J. Carson and J. W. Abernethy, the Cheviot delegates to the Ashley district conference, reported on matters dealt with at the conference. It was decided, if possible, to obtain a grant from the District Benevolent Fund to assist members in arrears with their contributions. The delegates reported that the installation of the New Zealand Grand Master would take place in the Radiant Hall, Christchurch, on April 24. The secretary reported that a donation of £5 had been received from the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, for the William Bailey Trust Fund, and a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Forbes for his generosity. The secretary reported that the trust fund now had a credit of approximately £32. One new member was proposed and accepted for initiation into the order. The Cheviot Progress, League has in mind to bring about if possible several progressive schemes to benefit the district generally, and at a recent meeting it was decided to make representations for the continuation of the South Island main trunk line. Arrangements have now been made bv the Progress League for Dr. H. T. J. Thacker, of Christchurch, to address a nublic meeting in the Cheviot Hall on Monday night on the continuation of the work. With the commencement of Hie run of the quinnat salmon a large number of local anglers visited the Waiau and Hurunui rivers during the week-end. The Hurunui river was the more pouular, although a number of excellent quinnat were taken from both rivers. DUNSANDEL On Sunday evening the Dunsandel Presbyterian Church held the harvest thanksgiving service. Mr French, from Christchurch, conducted the service, which was well attended. Mr D. Walker was organist, and the choir, under the leadership of Mr A. Couch, rendered the anthem, "O, Father Almighty.*' The produce used in decorating the church will be forwarded to the Presbyterian orphanages in Christchurch.

CULVERDEN During February, 1935, 2.26 inches of rain fell. The heaviest fall was on February 24, when 80 points were recorded. There were 13 rainy days. February, 1934, was drier, with only 1,21 inches falling during the month. There were only seven wet days. AMBERLEY On Monday evening a dance in aid of funds was held by the Amberley Domain Tennis Club in the Parish Hall. The committee responsible spared no efforts to make the dance enjoyable, and there was a very large attendance. The masters of ceremonies were Messrs M. Hadler and Ivan Boyce, and the music was played by Miss Brady's Rangiora orchestra. Competitions were won by Miss Alma McLean and partner, and Miss Lucy Kidd and partner. Amongst those present were: Mesdames J. Streeter, R. Burney, W. Rhodes, J. Belcher, Geo. Stevenson, L. Curry, Misses Marj one Feathery, Helen Stevenson, Marie Rhodes, Joan and Barbara Potton, Rita Piper, Alma McLean, Dot Webb. Patty Philip, Gwen Hislop. flhona Prestney (Rangiora), Ngairie Belcher, Phyllis James, Freda Coote, Edna and Thelma Payne, Phyllis Blake < Wanganui), Dorothy Thomas, Gwen Palmer, Rita Barnett, Madge McFarlane, Dorothy Paterson, Lucy Kidd, Gladys Hadley, Eileen Wilson, Elsie Ford. Phyllis Holton, Mary Sheasbv, Clarice Busch, Mary Phol, Francis Feathery, Mabel McFarlane, M. Hurley. M. Horlor, Ethel Ellis, Joy Ellis, Judv Inkson, Ivy Hunter. On behalf of the Amberley branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, the sum of £25 was realised from the sale of poppies at the Amberley ewe fair on Monday. The committee responsible were: Mesdames A. Gray, L. Graham, W. T. Moles, A. Munro. L. Harris, and Miss James In an effort to supplement the distress fund of the local association, a concert party from the Christchurch Association will give o concert at Amberley at an early dale. A bridge, 500, and euchre evening was held in the Parish Hall in aid of the local Plunket Society branch funds. Prizes were won by Mrs J. D. Boyce. Mrs F. P. Coleman. Miss Petrie. Mrs Maiden. Miss D. Coleman, and Miss M. A. Frew. Messrs J. Retallick, V. J. Rhodes, and G. Price. A box of home made sweets, auctioned by Mr W. Parsons, realised a good sum, and the funds of the local branch will benefit substantially ASHLEY BANK More than 40 adults and children journeyed to Christchurch by train on Saturday morning to join in the annual picnic of the Ashley Women's Institute, which was held at the Botanic Gardens. Lunch was served under the shade of the trees, and afterwards a short sports programme was run off. Mrs H. H. Smith recently entertained a number of children at her home in honour of her daughter, Joanis second birthday. Games and musical items occupied the early part of the afternoon, and later all sat down to a delightful birthday tea and iced birthday cake, with its two candles, occupying the centre of Die table. PREBBLETON The Prebbleton Cricket Club played a friendly match against the Self Help Club in the Prebbleton Domain on Saturday afternoon. Batting first, Prebbleton made 56 runs, the highest scores being made by P. Smith G3) and F. Marshall (12). The visitors made 73 (Liddell 25. Tavlor 15, French 12i. Myers and Liddell for Ihe Self Help, and Marshall and Cherry for Prebbleton took the wickets. During the week-end another same was played against the Farmers' Woo! Stores. Prebbleton. batting first, scored 220 inns (P. Smith 61, F. Marshall 44. V. Ayers 40. P. Barr 28. and C. Hampton 20). In their first innings the Wool Stores made 79 fS. Harris 28, A. Lightfoot 9). Their second innings' total was 67. G. Matthews making 16 and Perkins 10. Johnson, with two wickets for six runs, Hands one for four. P. Smith three for five, and F. Marshall two for 11 bowled best for Prebbleton, while Patten and Perkins were the Wool Stores best bowlers.

This week, matches will be played against Kempthorne. Prosscr's Club and the Corsair Club. Prebbleton players will be C. Hands, C. Hampton, R. Cherry, H. Cherry, P. Barr, J. Barr, A. Johnson. A. Giles, W. Downey, H. Goodwin, F. Marshall, P. Smith, A. Smith. J. Smith, H. Skinner, H. Chesmar, A. Chesrnar, and J. Anderson. Mrs W. Hands is spending a holiday with relatives at Leithfield. AKAROA The Peninsula cricket competition was continued at the week-end. Much interest was taken in the match, Akaroa B v. Wainui, played at Akaroa. Previously there was only one point dividing these teams. Akaroa won by 358 runs to 143 runs and now have a lead of four points and are the likely winners of the cup. Each of these teams has two more matches to play. The principal scorers for Akaroa were I. A. McDonald 169 (retired). R. T. Masefield 121 (retired). T. Maseficld 2G. I. A. McDonald took eight wickets for 32 runs. Double figures were made for Wainui by L. D. Hooker 28, A. Rankin 26, T. W. Warner 19. Bowling, T. W. Warner took three wickets for 93 runs. KIMBERLEY . The annual harvest festival service of the Kimberley Anglican Chutrch was held on Sunday ; ernoon, when there was a good ai' idance. The church was decorated with flowers, foliage, vegetables, fruit, grain, and produce. The Rev. A. S. Moffatt took the service, and the lessons were read by Mr G. H. Judd. Special harvest hymns were sung, and Mrs Moffatt presided at the organ. The produce has been forwarded to St. Saviour's Orphanage. During February rain fell on 11 days for a total of 2.48 inches, compared with 1.93 inches on seven days for February, 1934. The heaviest fall was recorded on February 25, when 91 points fell. The total rainfall for the two months ending February 28 was 3.74 inches, against 6.69 inches for the corresponding period last year. Miss M. Port, who has been spending a holiday with Mrs R. Duncan, has returned to Christchurch. Miss B. Burgess, Rakaia. is the guest of Mrs D. Macaulay. LITTLE RIVER Mrs E. Ussher (Western Valley, Little River) who has been visiting friends in Christchurch. 'has returned home. Mrs F-. Dass (Cashmere.), who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs N. Wright, Western Valley. Little River, lias returned home. Miss Clare Steans (Christchurch) is the guest of her mother, Mrs E. Steans, Little River. The rainfall for February was 1.87 inches. The maximum fall was 76 points on February 20. Rain fell on 11 days, and the rainfall for the year to the end of February is 3.98 inches. Rainfall for February, 1934, was 2.35 inches. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Wairewa Lodge, No. 7453, was held in the lodge rooms, Little River. Bro. J. Palerson presided. Bro. S. E. Cattermoie and Bro. J. D. McQueen were appointed delegates for the district meeting to be held in Okain's Bay. It was decided to hold a dance after the sports on Easter Monday. The fol-

lowing committee were appointed to run the picnic on Easter Monday: Bros J. Paterson, A. Shadbolt. Ray Dutton. C. Barclay, A. G. Mould. G. Rout, and J. D. McQueen; dance committee. Bros. J. Patterson, S. E. Calterrnole G. L. Humphries, A. G. Mould, J. D. McQueen, M. C. Barclay, and L. G. Breitmeyer.

SOUTHBRIDGE In the absence of Mr A. McPhcrson, Mr R. G. Bishop presided over the monthly meeting of the District High School Committee held on Monday evening. The headmaster reported that there had been a marked increase in the primary roll and that the secondary roll number was 72. Misses Shearer and Prebble had left the staff, and Miss Watkins had taken up duty. Miss Slater was relieving in the primary department until Mr Gray arrived. A motion of thanks was passed to the members of the staff who had been transferred for their good work at the school. Members of the staff and of the Old Pupils' Association waited on the committee to discuss holding a garden fete this month in aid of the school funds. A suggested programme of attractions presented by Mr Shanks was approved. A copper trail, it was stated, had already produced more than £3. Mr Bennett agreed to make arrangements for electric lighting in the grounds, and the Ellesmere Brass Band's assistance is to be sought. It was decided that one-third of the proceeds should go to the primary department, one-third to the secondary department, and onethird to the school committee. A croquet match, Southbridge junior A v. Elmwood junior A, resulted in a win for Southbridge by 185 to 147. Southbridge junior B team defeated Linwood by 172 to 152. DARFIELD The annual general meeting of the Darfield Rugby Football Club was held in the Memorial Hall. Mr L. A. Westwood (president) occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members and supporters. The annual report stated that the season had been very satisfactory. Euchre parties and a ball had been held during the winter months to augment the club funds. The balance-sheet showed a very satisfactory credit. The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron, Mr D. McMillan; president, Mr C. Evison: vicepresidents, Messrs G. F. Hutton, J. W. Green, H. H. Barrs, R. G. Robinson, P. Fallon. J. Coombes, J. R. Cullen, F. J. Narbey. C. G. Jarman, W. C. Tritt, G. C. Warren. S. R. Oldridge, E. Stewart, C. O. Redfern, M. Johnston, T. Westwood. G. Cridge, jun., the Rev. Father J. McMonagle, and Dr. C. E. Reid; secretary and treasurer. Mr G. McMillan; delegates to the Malvern Sub-Union, Mr L. A. Westwood and the secretary; committee, Messrs H. Otten, G. Carter. R. Stewart, and G. Holmes; auditor. Mr W. G. Clarke; postponement officer, the secretary; official referee, Mr L. A. Westwood; official line umpire, Mr S. Higgins; selectors, Messrs C. Evison and C. Borthwick and club captain; club coach, Mr J. Gunn. The annual subscription was fixed at 5s a member, and it was agreed that the club provide jerseys. Opening day was fixed for April 6, and it was decided to travel for the opening game. Arrangements were made for the holding of fortnightly euchre tournaments during the winter, and the following were appointed a social committee: Messrs H. Otten, P. Vaughan, G. Holmes, G. Car«ter, C. Borthwick, and F. L. Gibson (secretary).

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Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21415, 6 March 1935, Page 4

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NORTH CANTERBURY Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21415, 6 March 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21415, 6 March 1935, Page 4

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