NORTH CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21417, 8 March 1935, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY

I RANGIORA PERSONAL Mr P. C. Faris, slationmaster, is al present on annual leave.' He is beinj relieved by Mr R. E. Fisher, of Christchurch, who will be in Rangiora unti' about the end of the month. Mr and Mrs S. Ayers, King street have returned from a tour of the | North Island. { Girl Guides' and Scouts' Rally I To take part in the girl guide and j scout rally to be held on the Christ- ! church show grounds to-morrow in I honour of the visit to Christchurch oi ! Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, 12 memj bers of the first company of the RangiI ora Girl Guides (High School), under j the charge of Acting-Captain J. ■Wright, eight members of the second company of the Rangiora girls, under the command of Captain E, Rowe, and 12 members of the Rangiora Brownies, under the control of Brown-Owl D. McKenzie and Miss E. Lowe, will leave to-morrow morning by motor-car and train. They will return to Rangiora in the evening. Motor Drivers' Licenses A record number of motor drivers' licenses have been issued by the Rangiora County Council for the year end- ! ing .June 1. Although there is still I another three months to go before the I end of the motorists' year, (he total j number of licenses issued is 750, comj pared with 725 for the whole of last ' year, which was the previous highest ! total issued for any 12 months. ; I>os Licenses Although it is not one month since ! the new year begun for Hie registration > of dogs in the Rangiora county, about \ 300 dogs have aiready been registered. ; The Rangiora Courily Council's ranger 'Mr 11. Dalei has during (ho last (.wo weeks sold more than 250 dog collars, ; while (lie rrmaitider has been issued ! from I hi: council's ollices. The council | has procured about W)0 collars, and it j is anticipated that these will all be I issued within the next few weeks. ! Tennis j Advice has been received from the j .Mid-Canterbury Tennis Sub-Assnciu-j tion on account, of representative lix- • lines having been already arranged up 1 till April 13, if would be unable to . play a match with the North Canter- ' bury Sub-Association this season. Two members of the North Canterj bury representative team to play Mal- ; vernal Dartield to-morrow, Miss E. : HaJlinnn lAmbcrley) and R. W. Wood- ! ward i Oxford), have advised the secrc- ; tary of the sub-association that they I are now unable to make the trip. They ; will be replaced, by Miss V. Skurr '•Oxford) and J. D. Palairet (Rangi-i ! oral. ' , In the jinal of the women's singles i championship of the United Tennis i Club, Miss T. Edlin beat Miss M. Henderson, 9-7. In the final of the junior ; men's doubles championship of the ; Rangiora Tennis Club, R. 1.. Jarman and A. van Asch beat L. P. Devlin and T. A. Ambrose, 0-3. The final of the : senior men's singles championship of the United Club was played last, evening, and was won by J. A. F. Watson, ' who beat G. Carpenter, G-4, 6-5. In the semi-final of the junior women's doubles of the United Club. Miss P. Penjcs beat Miss L. MeNaily, 9-3, and Miss L. Doggett beat Miss J. Cook, !M - '-. . . Swimming The last of the series of carnivals conducted by the Rangiora Amateur Swimming Club was held in the municipal baths last evening. The majority of the events were for children. Results are as follows:--25 Yards Small Girls' Handicap— Norma Grant 1, Marjorie McCrackcn 2, Joyce Hohenwald 3. 2.3 Yards Schoolgirls' Handicap— First heat: Muriel Beattie 1, Blanche i Pulley 2, Joan McCracken 3. Second heat: Kathleen Blackie 1, Norma Feary 2. Final: Pulley 1, Blackie 2, Beattie 3. 25 Yards Schoolboys' Handicap— First heat: William Keir 1. Gordon Chambers 2, Owen Shepherd 3. Second heat: Leslie Newick 1, John Kinley 2, John Parsons 3. Final: Keir 1, Newick 2, Kinley 3. 25 Yards Small Girls' Breaststroke Handicap—Marjorie McCracken 1, Margaret Marshall 2. Helen Devlin 3. 25 Yards Schoolgirls' Breaststroke Handicap—First heat: Norma Grant 1, Muriel Beattie 2, Joan McCracken 3. Second heat: Rene Wood 1, Kathleen Blackie 2, Norma Feary 3. Final: Grant 1, McCracken 2, Beattie 3. Boys' Dive—Arthur Buckley 1, John Parsons 2. Girls' Dive—Pat Palmer 1, Joan Cooke 2, Linda Greig 3. 25 Yards Men's Handicap—First heat: C. Tully 1, K. Hohenwald 2. Second heat: H. Coey 1, R. Withers 2. Final: Withers 1. Tully 2, Hohenwald 3. 50 Yards Men's Handicap—J. Cunningham 1, C. Tully 2, J. Harley 3. Men's Dive—H. Coey 1, H. Kinley 2, W. McCracken 3. KAIAPOI A house-to-house collection yesterday, in aid of the Kaiapoi branch of the Plunket. Society, realised £l9. HAWARDEN The following are the progress results of the Hawarden Tennis Club's competitions:— Men's Singles—First round: M. Wright beat R. Sprosen. Second round: F. J. Rydings beat A. Foster, C. Bunting beat E. Ecrovd, G. Mason beat J. Milne, H. Mackie beat M. Wright, C. Harris beat C. Brooker, A. Sprosen beat E. ScQtt. J. Lowe beat V. Quinlivan, G. Ecroyd to play .1. L. Feek. Women's Singles—First round: Miss M. Wright beat Miss E. Anderson, Miss B. Megowan beat Mrs R. Galletly, Miss G. Newman beat Mrs F. Barker. Mrs S. Scott beat Mrs G. Ecroyd. Miss R. White beat Miss A. Holder, Miss M. Ballinger beat Miss E. Miles. Second round: Miss J. Fisher beat Miss M. Wright, Miss G. Newman beat Miss B. Megowan, Mrs S. Scott beat Miss R. White, Miss Ballinger beat Mrs D. Scott. Women's Junior Singles—First round: Miss M. Davey beat Miss J Galletly, Miss M. Kidd beat Miss G. Bainbridge, Miss P. Foster beat Miss E. Croft, Miss J. Croft beat Miss F. Jones. HORORATA The first meeting of the year of the Hororata branch of the Mothers' Union was held on Tuesday afternoon, when the Rev. L. N. Watkins gave an address to the small attendance present, in St. John's Church. The annual general meeting of the Hororata Public Hall Committee was held in the hall, with Mr T. F. Hight presiding. The balance-sheet showed I a credit. The following committee was elected for the coming year: Messrs T. F. Hight (chairman), E. Adams, H. A. Oliver, L. Derrett, H. A. Thome. Mrs J. Ballagh gave a social after - non at her home, "Hillcrest," on Wednesday, to honour Miss Milne, whose marriage will take place shortly The guests brought a number of miscellaneous gifts for Miss Milne. Opportunity was taken by Miss Nelson (on behalf of the Presbyterian Sewing Guild) to present Miss Milne with a crystal vase and cake plate in appre- ' ciation of her help, and wished her every happiness. Competitions were won by Mrs W. O. Gray, Mrs H. Ballagh, and Mrs O. Harris,

HANMER SPRINGS Advice has been received by Mr J. T. Kibblewhite, the" schoolmaster, that the Hanmer Springs school has been awarded the Education Board's first prize in the "Fruit tree, general plant propagation, and forest nursery work" competition for 1933-34. The judging was done by the board's instructor in agriculture. Mrs Acutt (London), Dominion representative of the Dr. Barnado's Homes Mission, visited Hanmer Springs on Tuesday, and gave an address in the hall in the evening, to a representative attendance, including the school children. A series of lantern slides were used to illustrate the work from its beginning to the present day, when 8000 boys and girls are housed in cottage homes in the country. Mrs Acutt paid a tribute to the work of Mrs H. J. Peek, president for 10 years of the Hanmer sub-centre of the Young Helpers' League, and to Mrs J. Glass, the secretary. Items were contributed by Mrs Glass and Mr D. Stavert. ROTHERHAM The Rotherham Presbyterian Ladies' Guild held its first anniversary on Tuesday afternoon at the residence of the president, Mrs R. W. Skinner. Songs were given by Mrs W. Cooksley and Mrs R. Skinner, and a piano solo by Miss N. Britten. The afternoon tea was supplemented by an iced birthday cake made and presented by Mrs M. Anderson. Opportunity was taken to say good-bye to Miss Mulcock, matron J of Amuri Hospital, who has been promoted to another district. Mrs Skinner, on behalf of members, asked Miss Mulcock to accept a pair of book-ends as a token of appreciation. Competitions were won by Mrs Cooksley, Misses H. Mathews and C. Boag. At a meeting of the Rotherham Croquet Club, held on Wednesday afternoon, a motion of regret was passed in the resignation of the president 'Mrs K. B. Moore). Mrs .1. Parker was then ' unanimously elected president. Mrs R. Walsh was elected club captain. The rainfall for the month of February was 2.84 inches. Rain fell on 13 days, the heaviest being on February 25, when 1.15 inches were recorded. This was the heaviest registered for more than three months. HORNItY Tim monthly meeting of flic Hornby j School Committer- was held at the ■ school on Monday evening. There were present: Messrs F. A. McTeiguc: 'chairman), S. Borland, .1. Frogley, R. Lodge. ,J. Kempthorne, E. Pearce, L. A. Honnan, 11. Moran, H. Parker (sec•efaryi, and the headmaster, Mr F. E. DT'lynn. The headmaster's report ;fafed that the roll number was 276 and he average attendance for the month 252. The sehoo) swimming championship was held last week, the winner of the cup being Nola Garrett. i It was reported that, pari of the \ first-aid outfit had disappeared during the school holidays. I Tiie finances are in a favourable posi- j ion, and the committee intends to I .jegin the levelling of the playing j ireas as finance permits. : The monthly meeting of the Hornby I >raneh of the Mothers' Union was i icld in the Parish Hall of St. Co- i umba's Anglican Church, with Mrs H. i fones presiding over a good attend- : mce of members. During the meet- ' ng a very interesting address was ;iven by Mrs Hands, of Avonside, on : icr mission work in Fiji. At Ihe con•lusion of the meeting afternoon lea va.s served, the hostesses being Mes- J lames E. Joyce, 11. Wilso:,. and A. Robinson. TAI TAl'L' A meeting of the Well-Wishers' Club | •vas held in the Tai Tapu HaJl on Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs R. M. Morten j There were also present— j vicsdames W. G. Macartney, A. K. Wil- j -on, R. McLachlan, J. Rvan. A. Tanner, j IV. Anderson, ■C. M. Suckling. J. H. tlaekenzic, VV. Humphreys. Misses Mor- j ;an and M. Dean. The annual report and balance-sheet, vhich were adopted, stated that the urn of £26 18s 2d had been raised for tfursc Maude's work, the majdr part )eing paid to her and the remainder icing used to purchase material. This vas made up into garments by the nembcrs and sent in to Nurse Maude, vith quantities of warm clothing, drip)ing, and jam. It was decided to coninue the work this year and the folowing officers were elected:—Mrs R. A. Morten, president; vice-presidents, tfiss V. V. Hynes, Mesdames A. Tanior and A. K. Wilson; treasurer. Miss V. Welsh < re-elected); secretary, Miss <T. Dean (re-elected). It was decided to hold a fete in Rhodes Park on March 30, and to ask he co-operation of the Tai Tapu Red >oss branch. The annual meeting of the Tai Tapu nanch of the Red Cross has been aranged for Thursday, March 14. j ] WEST MELTON At a meeting of the West Melton )istrict Horticultural Society held reently it was decided to hold a dance i the West Melton Hall on March 15. /hen the presentation of trophies and >rizes won at the show will take lace. A meeting of the West Melton School Committee was held in the school on londay evening, when the following icmbers were nresent: Mr R. Northott (chairman)" Mr R. Finlay (secetary), Messrs H. E. Cross, R. A. !oag, and S. Walker. The head teacher eported that the school reopened with roll number of 30, and one pupil ad been later admitted. Mrs Stewart, who has been spendvg a holiday at; the schoolhouse, left n Wednesday for Waikari. DUNSANDEL The Dunsandel Hall Board met in he hall on Tuesday. Mr R. H. Johnton was in the chair. Also present fore: Messrs J. H. Skinner. John Valker, F. Chamberlain, H. W. Johnon, and H. A. Brown (secretary). It vas agreed to begin the usual winter Saturday night social evenings on the irsl Saturday in April. The schedule if reduced charges, as submitted to the ecent meeting of ratepayers, was adoped as recommended. SOUTH MALVERN The monthly meeting of the Glenunnel School Committee was held on /Tonday evening, with Mr W. G. Smith iresiding. The headmaster's report tated that the present roll was 66 (37 >oys and 29 girls). It was decided o grant a holiday from school on torch 22, when the combined schools' ports meeting will be held at Darield.