NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22509, 17 September 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL

IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY

PUPILS

REMOVAL OF OLD ROCK

GARDENS

Considerable improvements to the Rangiora High School and to the grounds of the school, were made by senior pupils during the term honeys just concluded. With the assistance of the caretaker the library and two classrooms were calcimined. The old rock gardens in the school grounds were removed and a good portion was levelled and sown in grass. Some of the rocks have been used for a border for the rose garden. Appreciation ,of the effective manner in which the pupils had done the work was expressed by the chairman of the High School Board (Mr C. I. Jennings). A vote of thanks was passed by the board to the pupils.

CERTIFICATION OF

POTATOES

POOR ENTRIES RECEIVED

AT RANGIORA

So far entries received by the Department of Agriculture at Rangiora for the certification of potatoes this year have been poor. Growers, if they wish to avoid the late fee of 10s, will have to forward their entries by September 20.

LAWN TENNIS

SUCCESSFUL SEASON AT

CULVERDEN

The annual report of the Culverden Tennis Club, presented at the annual meeting, said that last year had been a most successful season in every way. The prize for the opening day was won by Miss E. Dalzell and D. Davison. A keener interest was taken in tennis during the earlier part of the season. No Mander Banner matches were played, but friendly matches were played against Hawarden, Willowby, and Waikari. The Macfarlane Cup was won by Miss J. Brocherie and S. Maxwell. " , ... ..„ The balance-sheet showed that the receipts for the year totalled £36 9s 3d. and the payments amounted to £27 14s lid. a profit of £8 14s-4d on the year's working. The credit balance was £B3 16s. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President. Mr M. Bethell: vice-presidents. Mrs A G. Black, Messrs S. Maxwell, H. M. Searle, W. B. McMillan; honorary secretary and treasurer. Mrs L. K. Sterritt; committee, Mesdames M. Bethell, C. Rose. Misses E. Draper, and L. Cooper, Messrs L. E Taylor. W. A. Murray, S. Maxwell, E. B. Diehl, and JJ.G. Watson; honorary auditor, Mr H. M. Searle; selector and ladder secretary, Mr L. E. Taylor. Seven new members were elected. It was decided to hold opening day on October 8.

AKAROA CLUB OPENS

Ideal weather prevailed for the Akaroa Lawn Tennis Club's opening day on Thursday afternoon. There was a record attendance of members, friends, and members of other sports organisations. ■. The club's president, Mr E. X. Le Lievre. declared the season open. The Mayor (Mr F. R. E. Davis) congratulated the club on its past sueC£SS£S The'club captain (Mr CD. Sealey) said that the club had won the women's and men's championship singles last'year in the Peninsula tournament, the winners being Miss Noel Henning and R. W. Taylor. Winners of competitions held during the afternoon were:—Clock golf: women, Mrs W. B. Ramsay; men, Mr R. Bruce. Quoits, Mr V. Brocherie. Scalliwag, Mr F. A. Lewthwaite.

WORKING MEN'S. CLUB

SOCIAL

A social evening was held in. the Kaiapoi Working Men's Club Social Hall on Thursday, when members and their friends spent a pleasant time dancing to music played by Messrs A O. Eyles, and G. Addis, with extras by Mr and Mrs A. W. Cosgrove, Mrs G C. Mcintosh, and Mr C. Green. Mr M. Lynskey was the master of ceremonies. A novelty dance was won by Mesdames J. Cowan and A. Eustace. Songs were sung by Miss D. Stark.

OLD SCHOLARS MEET AT KAIAPOI

It was decided to hold the annual reunion of.old scholars on Saturday, November 12, at the annual"* meeting of the Kaiapoi School Old Scholars' Association, held on Thursday evening. The president (Mr P. G. Hunt) presided, The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £25 12s. The following officers were elected: —President, Mr W. H, Stark? vicepresidents, Mrs T. R. Leithead, and Mr P. G. Hunt; secretary, Mrs K. Mcintosh; treasurer, Mr F. Bryden; trustees, Messrs L. R. Oram and P. G. Hunt; executive committee, Mesdames R. W. Wylie, F. Griffiths, B. Forrest, Misses P. Pearce, and E. Clark, Messrs I* R. ' Oram, K. Mcintosh, jun., J. Johnston, G. H. Forrest, H. J. Mcintosh, and W. J. Tait

HOUSES FOR AMURI COUNTY COUNCIL

The tender of the Rangiora building firm of Messrs Wadey and Efford has been accepted by the Amuri County Council for the building of five houses. Three of these will be at Waiau, one In ROtherham, and one at Culverden. Work on the construction of the dwellings, which are for the council staff, will begin soon.

LABOUR CANDIDATE AT

CHEVIOT

Mr H. E. Denton, the Labour candidate for the Hurunui electorate, addressed a large and representative gathering in the Public Hall, Cheviot, on Thursday evening. The candidate spoke of the achievements of the Labour Parly to date, and was accorded an attentive hearing. Mr G. Telfer presided, and a vote of thanks was passed to the candidate.

GOOD PROGRESS WITH WORK

TOWN IMPROVEMENTS AT

LEESTON

CONCRETE CHANNELLING AND

ASPHALTING

Excellent progress with concrete channelling and asphalting was reported by the chairman of the works committee at the monthly meeting of the Leeston Town Board, over which Cmr. B. Brown presided. The men employed at the job, it was said, were giving splendid service, and it was decided to send a letter of appreciation to the board's foreman of works. The - hairman paid a tribute to Archbishop Julius. A resolution of sympathy with the relatives was carried. A report on the recent conference of local body members held in Christchurch to discuss centennial matters was furnished by the Mayor of Christchurch and amplified by- Cmrs. Brown and Lyons, who represented the board. Members were in favour of the museum proposal being proceeded with and in the event of a decision to that effect being made, the board decided to meet the full allocation asked for. A complaint about damage to house property by bees was received and it was decided to write to the owners of the apiary calling their attention to the nuisance. A grant was made to the Canterbury Progress League and a request for improvements to Manse road was agreed to. It was said that a power grader purchased from the Ellesmere County Council would be delivered to the board shortly.

SUMMER SPORTS

BOWLS, TENNIS, AND CROQUET

AT LEESTON

The year could be regarded from every point of view as one of the most successful experienced by the club, said the report presented at .the annual meeting of the Leeston Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club, over which Mr L. J. Walker presided. The financial statement gave the credit balance at the beginning of the year as £2 5s 3d, the year ending with a credit of £24 Os 4d and a further sum of £4 4s 6d had been received since the statement was prepared. The membership had reached 99. Officers elected were:—Patron, Mr W. Johnston; president, Dr. W. G. Volckman; vice-presidents, Messrs H. D Jones, R. H. Ford, and J. A. Scott; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. Newton: auditor, Mr V. G. Mason; executive, Messrs E. C. Maindonald, J. A. Creagh, R. G. Newton, J. R. Jackson, F. V. Gwatkin, and Mrs Clausen. October 8 was chosen as opening day and eight new members were elected. At a meeting of the bowling section of the club, Mr H. D. Jones was elected chairman, and Mr J. A, Creagh secretary. Other officers elected were:— Committee, Messrs L. J. Walker, F. V. Gwatkin, F. K. Taylor, J. R. Jackson, F. B. Clausen, R. Fomison. and T. F. Owens; selector and handicapper, Mr L. J. Walker; green superintendent, Mr F. V. Gwatkin; delegates to the Ellesme - Bowling Association, Messrs Jones, Walker and Creagh; delegate to Christchurch Centre, Mr A. Dickson.

PLATOON PROPOSED

FOR LEESTON

CANTERBURY REGIMENT

After an address at Leeston by Captain A. P. Mac Duff, of the Canterbury Regiment, some of the young men handed in their names as being willing to form a platoon which it is proposed to form at Leeston. It was indicated that others would also join, and that there was every possibility of Lees-' ton becoming a training centre. The meeting was presided over by Mr Bernard Brown, chairman of the Leeston Town Board, who, «in introducing Captain Mac Duff, emphasised the necessity of New Zealand doing more to prepare for her own defence. He expressed the view that part of the life of the young men of the nation should be given to training for the defence of their country. Captain Mac Duff said that the objective aimed at was not training in militarism, but the training of men who would be capable of leadership should they be/ called upon. No one liked war, he said, but there were certain factors which had to be faced and met. It was said that any other young men not present who desired to join could obtain attestation papers from Mr B. Hawkins, of Leeston.

ANNUAL SMOKE

CONCERT

RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB AT

PREBBLETON

The annual smoke concert of the Prebbleton Rugby Football Club was held recently, when there were present playing members and many supporters and representatives of other clubs in the Ellesmere Sub-Union: The following toast list was honoured:—"The King,'? proposed by the chairman (Mr J. Smith); "The Patroness," proposed by the secretary (Mr H. Kennedy); "The Vice-Presidents,' proposed by Mr H. Kennedy, responded to by Mr J. T. Gallagher; "The Coaches," proposed by Mr C. Hampton, responded to by Messrs J. Smith and H. Kennedy; "The Representatives, proposed by Mr H. Kennedy, responded to by-Mr A. Johnson; "The Team, proposed by Mr H. Kennedy, responded to by Mr R. Smith; '.'Kindred Clubs," proposed by Mr H. Kennedy,) responded to by Mr R. Anderson (Waihora); "Club Captain," proposed by Mr A. Johnson, responded to by Mr C. O'Malley; "The Delegates," proposed by Mr F. Mugford, responded to by Mr H. Kennedy; "The Ladies." proposed by Mr H. Kennedy, responded to by Mr R. Crossan. A musical programme was provided by Christchurch visitors, the following items being given:—Vocal items, Mr R. Harrison; song and tap dances, Mr W. Bell; piano accordion, Mr L. Homer; flute solos, Mr L. Cummings; humorous items, Mr C. Summers; a sketch by Mr Barton. The accompaniments were played by Mr Williams. Presentations were made to players as follows: —Trophies to C. Hampton (best forward), R. Smith (best back), D. Warren (most improved forward), W. Bell (most improved back). A travelling clock was presented to C. Hampton for services to the club, and the secretary was presented with a fountain pen. Mr C. O'Malley was presented with a gift for his assistance.

Miss Winifred limes, of the staff of the New Plymouth Hospital, has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs C Innes, William street, Akaroa.

HARRIER RACE FOR BOYS

AKAKOA SCHOOL PUPILS

COMPETE

A small field started in the annual harriers' 'race for the Oinako Challenge Cup on Thursday afternoon. The race is for pupils of the Akaroa District High School, and is over a threemile course, from the Kaik to Akaroa. Sickness prevented larger numbers competing, and only 12 started, compared with 28 last year. The winner of this year's race was Keith Truman, a pupil of the primary department, who finished 17 seconds ahead of K. Munro. L. Langrope registered the fastest time (26min 55sec), and K. Munro the second fastest time. The first six to finish were as follow*—K. Truman (2min 30sec) 1, K. Munro (2min) 2, A. Stokes (torn 30sec) 3, B. Barrett (4min 30sec) 4, J. Hammond (4min) 5, L. Langrope (scr) Mr E. H. Le Lievre, who gave the Oinako Challenge Cup, presented the trophy to the winner and congratulated him. Mr F. G. Armstrong, chairman of the school committee, presented the miniature cup, given by Mr A. M. Helps, to the winner.

DUNSANDEL BOWLING

CLUB

GOOD CREDIT BALANCE SHOWN

The annual meeting of the Dunsandel Bowling Club was held recently. The president (Mr A. J. Sheat) presided: The balance-sheet showed a good credit balance. " was reported that a new watering system had been installed and was giving more satisfaction than the old tanks which had been discarded. , ~^ The following was the result of tJie election of officers:—Patrons, Messrs J Boag, G. W. Kime, and A. Macpher r soiv president, Mr F. Chamberlain; vice-president, Mr J. H secretary and treasurer, left to committee to appoint; delegate to Christchurch Centre Mr E. W. Taylor; selection committee, Messrs /. Chambertauv E. J. Chatterton, and H. Wv green superintendent, Mr F. Chamberfain; delegates to Ellesmere Bowling Association, Messrs F Chamberlain, E. J. Chatterton, and J. H. Skinner; general committee, Messrs W. N. Walker, E. J. Chatterton, J. W. Tyler, N. J. Brown, H. W. Johnson, D. N. Eddy, M. McGregor, and G. Lloyc; refreshment committee, Messrs J. H. Tvler and W. N. Walker; trar.-port committee, Messrs E. J. Chatterton and J. H. Skinner; auditor, Mr F. E. Owers; caretaker, Mr W. F. Bishop. Recommendations were placed before the committee for consideration, that an electric motor be placed on the mower and that a shelter be built for keeping the top-dressing materials dry- , , . , Mr A. Macpherson was. elected a life member of the club. It was agreed that the club competitions for the coming season be played under the same rules and conditions as last year.

Mrs A. Orme, of Dargaville, North Auckland, and formerly of Robinson's Bay, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs A. R. Munro, Beach road, Akaroa.

CULVERDEN RAILWAY RETURNS

DECREASE IN SHEEP SENT

OUTWARD

There was a marked th. railing of sheep shown in the fourweekly returns of the Culverden way station compared with the corres ponding period last year. The total forthe period this year was gV»J the total for last year 850, a decrease of 575, caused by wet weather The other outward and inward a shown a slight decrease on last year s fi fhffollowing are the returns showing last year's figures in Bg"™*?™; Outward— Tonnage 36 (39), sheep 275 (850), cattle 50 (74); revenue £lO2 ( Inward-Tonnage 496 (491); revenue £ R 2 0 4 ad £ Tr 5 a 1 n SP ort-Pas S engers 24; re-venue-£lO. Because ol the many Ckfng offices the exa3't figures are service is^tm runnine only as far as Maruia Springs. The* number of passengers, leaving Culverden by rail during the penod was 86 and revenue amounted to £3O.

MUSIC EXAMINATIONS

AT KAIKOURA

■nr James Lyons conducted the practical examinations for the Trinity College of Music, London, at the convent, Klfkoura. All the candidates were quccessful. The results were:— Higher Local, Elocution-Melva Russell (Mrs Spence) 66. Senior-Pass: Gwenda LawsonJS6 Junior—Honours: Nerrole Hodson 85. Merit: Alice Harnett 81 (pass); Joyce Leila Harnett 78: Gl St Sp-H'onours: Mary. Harnett, 87; merit: Colin Smith (violin) 80. Percussion Band 76. Initial Pass—Andrew Harnett 73.

TABLE TENNIS SEASON ENDS AT KAIKOURA

There was a good attendance of members of .the Kaikoura Table Tennis Club for the close of the season. The final for trophies given by the president (Mr G. C. Wallace) was won by Mrs R. G. Johnston and E. R. McClatchy. The president presented the prizes. Supper was served by the club captain and Mrs McClatchy.

MINIATURE RIFLES

INTER-BOROUGH .MATCH

KAIAPOI BEATS RANGIORA

In the inter-borough contest for the Mcintosh shield, a miniature rifle shooting match between Kaiapoi and Rangiora wis fired at the Kaiapoi Working Men's Club on Thursday evening. The conditions were teams of 12 men, the best 10 scores to count. The match was won by Kaiapoi by 14 points. The scores were as follows.— Kaiapoi—S. Richards 70, R. FendaU TO. F. T. tapstick 70. F. Bryden 70, H. G. Trustrum 69. A. Green 69. F. Richards 67, H. Edwards 67. G. Stack 66, C. Green 65 °Rangior'a— W. Heney 68. J. Cook 68, T. Thompson 68, C. Butters 67, J. Turner 67, C Ironside 67, R. Bowman 67, D. Mehrtens 66, C. James 66, A. Judson 65 —total, 669.