NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22512, 21 September 1938, Page 9

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

PROPOSAL FOR LOAN Reticulation Of Amuri County NORTH CANTERBURY POWER BOARD Permission has been given the North Canterbury Electric Power Board to raise a loan of £38,850 for the further reticulation of the Amuri County provided the proposal is submitted to a poll of ratepayers. Advice to this effect was received from the Local Government Loans Board by the power board when it met yesterday. The term of the loan has been fixed at 25 years, with the rate of interest at 31 per cent., and the sinking fund at 2\ per cent. Mrs M. A. Ellen again urged that domestic rates should be reduced and moved that the sub-committee's recommendation about the reduction In domestic rates should: be approved. She said that the present domestic rating was far too high and that Consumers were entitled to receive some portion of the £2OOO profit made by the board during the last'two years. Mrs Ellen's motion was seconded by Mr A. M. Carpenter, but was lost by eix votes to four. The engineer-secretary (Mr A. Buckingham) reported that the constru:tion of the Greta line was completed. Fairly extensive alterations were made at Woodend beach to supply a new milking installation and provide better regulation of voltage to consumers 1 : that locality. Additional services had been run at Oxford, Stewart's Gully, and Kainga. . Two shipments of poles were received during the month, Mr Buckingham added. The consumption of units for . e month was given as follows (figures for the corresponding period last year being in parenthesis):—August, 1938, 718.400 units (625.800), 1663 k.v.a. (1485), 1655 k.w. (1449). CHEVIOT DEVOTIONAL CLUB The Cheviot Devotional and Social Club met recently. The Rev. R. Leishman presided. It was agreed to start practising for the youth day services in October. The Rev. W. A. Beaumont gave a talk on photography, the taking and developing of photographs, and taking of colour photographs and moving pictures, illustrating his remarks with exhibits of photography. CARD EVENING HELD AT SPRINGSTON There was an excellent attendance at a flag 500 evening arranged by the Springston Cricket Club. Successful players were Mrs McLaughlan and Messrs P. Riordan and K. Moore. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs Templeton and Messrs W. and M. Teragieton,

SPRING FLOWER SHOW EXHIBITION AT RANGIORA Exhibits of a high quality were entered in each section of the annual spring flower show of the LoburnAshley Women's Institute, which was held in the Presbyterian Sunday School. Rangiora, yesterday. The show was opened by the Mayor of Rangiora (Mr C. W. Tyler). The premier bloom, a flower of remarkably fine texture and beauty, was displayed by Miss J. Croft, of Loburn. Special prizes were won as follows: Homecraft (cushion worked in wool), Mrs M. Henry; most entries in decorative section, Mrs W. Macann; most entries in cookery section, Mrs Hinks; In the homecraft section for children Shona Hill won the special prize. The judges were as follows: —Flowers, Mr T. D. Lennie; homecraft, Mrs T. Bullock; cookery, Mrs Colin Mcintosh; preserves, Mrs J. Burns; cookery (children's section), Mrs E. Burns.

INFLUENCE OF HEREDITY ON CHILDREN ADDRESS AT RANGIORA Discussing in an address at Rangiora on Monday evening the influence of heredity on children, Miss Doreen Dolton, lecturer in child psychology, under the auspices of the Association for Country Education, said that the child's ability to grow physically, men' tally, and socially was determined by its inheritance. Miss Dolton said that in her next lecture she would discuss the influence of environment on children. ODDFELLOWS' LODGE MEETING AT RANGIORA Officers and members of the Loyal Cust and Ohoka lodges visited the Loyal Rangiora Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., at its meeting on Tuesday night. Bro. M. J. O'Connor, N.G.. presided. An invitation was accepted to visit the Loyal Woodend- Lodge on October 13, At the conclusion of the business visitors were entertained at flag 500.

CATHOLIC BALL AT RANGIORA

A record attendance is expected for the annual Catholic ball, which will be held in the Parish Hall, RangiOra* tomorrow night. One of the most popular functions of the year, the ball in former Seasons has attracted hundreds from all over Canterbury.

SPRINGSTON SUNSHINE CLUB

Miss M. MOunce presided at a meeting of the Springston Sunshine Club. The roll-call Was "My Favourite Book and Why." Competitions were won by Misses A. Tyson and M. Mounc*

OPENING DATE OF COMPETITIONS

ELLESiMERE CRICKET SUB-ASSOCIATION

START TO BE MADE EARLY IN OCTOBER

Mr H. G. Dalley presided over the annual meeting of the Ellesmere Cricket Sub-AssoCiation, held on Monday evening, when it was decided to open the district competition on October 1. The report stated that 10 teams had competed in last season's competition, which was won by Tai Tapu, with Doyleston runners-up. Great difficulty had been met in fielding representative teams, and it was hoped that the position would improve this season

Officers elected were:-rPatron, Mr H S. S. Kyle, M.P.; president, Mr H. Smith; vice-presidents, Messrs H. J. Macartney, J. H. Mackenzie, T. J. Free, G. A. H. Atkinson, W. H. Arbuckle, W. O. Rennie, N". J. Brown, C. A. Wright, E. W. Hunt, C. Innes, Pro' fessor E. R. Hudson, Messrs J. W. Calder, L. B. Coe, J. Heslop, J. Curragh, G. Hayes, H. O. Gardiner, and C. Taylor; secretary and treasurer, Mr G. B. Couch; controlling committee, the president, secretary, and Messrs J Coe and H. Dalley; delegates to Canterbury Association, the president, and Mr J. Coe; selector, Mr H. Dalley. It was decided to play the usual match with a Canterbury colts' team on Labour Day, and also to arrange a colts' match with Malvern. Draw for Matches

The draw was made as follows: October I—Dunsandel v. Irwell, Brookside v. Doyleston, College v. Leeston, Weedons v. High School, Tai Tapu a bye. October B—lrwell v. Doyleston, College v. Tai Tapu, High School v. Brookside, Leeston v. Dunsandel, Weedons a bye. October 15—Doyleston v. Leeston, Brookside v. Irwell, Dunsandel v. High School, Tai Tapu v. Weedons, College a bye. October 22—College v. Dunsandel, Weedons v. Doyleston, Leeston v. Brookside, High School v. Tai Tapu, Irwell a bye. October 29—Doyleston v. College, High School v. Leeston, Brookside v. Weedons, Tai Tapu v. Irwell, Dunsandel a bye. November s—lrwell v. Leeston, Col' lege v. Weedons, Dunsandel v. Tai Tapu. Doyleston v. High School, Brookside a bye. November 12—Tai Tapu v. Doyles* ton, High School v. Irwell, Weedons v. Dunsandel, Brookside v. College, Leestbn a bye. November 19—Dur.sendel v,.Doyles* ton, College v. Irwell, Tai Tapu v. Brookside, Weedons v. Leeston. High School a bye. November 26—Irwell v. Weedons, High School v. College, Brookside v. Dunsandel, Leeston v. Tai Tapu, Doyleston a bye.

SHORTAGE OF PLAYERS AT SOUTHBRIDGE

NO ENTRY TO BE MADE IN COMPETITIONS

Because of a shortage of players the Southbridge Cricket Club decided at its annual meeting that it would not enter a team in the Ellesmere SubAssociation's competition this season, but that friendly matches should bo played whenever possible. Sympathy Was expressed with Mr W. M. Nidd and family in their bereavement.

The report stated that the club had experienced a lean year, the revenue falling short of the expenditure by £4 5s lid. Last season's batting average had been won by L. Ebert with an average of 39.8, W. T. Nidd being runner-up with 38.9. L. Lambie had won the bowling average, taking 33 wickets at a cost of eight runs each. L. Ebert was runner-up with 17 wickets for 13 runs. A. Lambie had won a bat given by the president (Mr j W. H. Abbott) with an average of j 17.6 runs. j There was no election of officers. FARMERS' UNION HORORATA BRANCH MEETING Mr H. T. Richards presided at the monthly meeting of the Hororata branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union. Members of the branch and the Young Farmers' Club joined to read the first part of a discussion course on farming problems, entitled "The Future of New Zealand Agriculture," prepared by Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, for the Workers' Educational Association. . SCHOOL SPORTS KAIKOL7RA AND BLENHEIM SCHOOLS MEET The annual football and basketball games between teams from Blenheim and the Kaikoura schools were held under the organisation of tl>e Kaikoura School Sports Association. The Kaikoura girls were far superior to the Blenheim girls in the basketball match played at the Convent. The visiting team lacked the combination of the Kaikoura team, the latter winning by 34 goals to 1. At the Takahanga Domain a challenge match was played between Oaro and Aniseed. It was a very even and hard-fought game, Aniseed winning by 11 points to 9. Rugby The match between Kaikoura and Blenheim was very interesting, and at times exciting. There was no score by either side until just on call of time. Blenheim winning by 3 points to nil. HOCKEY AT KAIKOURA The last" game of this season was played by the Kaikoura Ladies' Hockey Club when it was beaten by a team from Oara by three goals to nil, after an exciting game. Mr E. Davidson was referee. Match at Kaiapoi

A team from the Kaikoura Men's Hockey Club visited Kaiapoi during the week-end and played against the Kaiapoi Club. The visitors beat the home team by 6 goals to 3. Goals for Kaikoura were scored by C. Stewart (3), R. Harris, V. Barratt, and M. Reardon (one each).

ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN AT STYX

The Styx Presbyterian Young People's Club held a very successful variety entertainment recently. The programme included: "Military Scene," sketch; "Courtship under Difficulties"; "Nautical Scene"; broadcasting scene; sketch, "The New Mayor"; sketch, "Nature Abhors a Vacuum." Two oneact plays were presented. Mr Denis Jpaniel presented Mrs J. Marwick and Miss J. Nicol with posies.

RUGBY FOOTBALL ELLESMERE SUB-UNION RESULTS

THIRD GRADE COMPETITION COMPLETED

Results of matches in the Ellesmere Rugby Sub-Union competitions were:— MoClelland Cup—Lincoln 11, Southbridge 3. Third Grade —High School 22, Dunsandel 0.

The position of teams in the third grade is:—High School 8 points, Leeston 8, Dunsandel 8, irwell 0. The competition is completed, with three teams level. Representative Teams

The following team will represent Ellesmere seniors against North Canterbury, at Rangiora on Saturday next:—Full-back, G. McLachlan (Leeston); three-quarters. C. Watts (College), A. Johnson (Prebbleton V Blunden (College); five-eighths, B. K. Wagner (College), J. L. Walker (Dunsandel); half-back, D. Bennett (Southbridge); forwards, C. Garrett (College), V. McCloy (Irwell), E. Millar (Leeston). G. McClure (Leeston), C. Watkins (Lincoln), C. Hampton (Prebbleton), D. Warren (Prebbleton), K. Thompson (Lincoln). Emergencies: Forwards, C. Lllley (Southbridge), D. Shearer (Southbridge), J. Legg (Leeston); backs, L. E. Kerr (Dunsandel), W. Templeton (Lincoln), J. Bennett (Lincoln) The team manager will be Dr. E. W* Hunt.

The following will represent Ellesmere juniors against North Canterbury juniors, at Rangiora on Saturday next:—Full-back, G. Marsh (Southbridge); three-quarters, I. Miller (United), F. Nidd (Southbridge), J. Smith (Leeston); five-eighths, F. Ford (Lincoln), T. Opie (United); half-back, H. Patterson. (Southbridge); forwards, R. Hamilton (Waihora), C. Reid (Leeston), R. Thomas (United). D. Wilson (United). C. Moody (Lincoln), Ron Millar (Southbridge), R. Miller (Lincoln), W. Brown (Southbridge). Emergencies: Forwards, V. EiJkeen (Lincoln), K. Oldman (United). L. Young (Leeston); backs. L. Hubbard (Lincoln). D. Young (Leeston). The team manager will be Mr C. S. Simpson.

WAIKARI-HAWARDEN UNITED TEAM

The following seniors will represent the Waikari-Hawarden United Football Club at Waikari against Cust for the Cameron Shield on Saturday:—G. Morrison, F. Morrison, McKenzie, Lukey, Forster, Shad* bolt, Saundercock, Power, Rutherford, Quigley, Forrester, Blakely, Sparks, Fitzgibbon, Higlnbottom, Dalzell, Brooker, Wright.

GOLF

WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS AT HORORATA

In the final of the senior championship played by the Hororata Ladies' Golf Club. Mrs W. Stone beat Mrs W. O. Gray. In the final of the junior championship, Mrs E. H. Sime beat Mrs G. Grigg.

FLAG MATCH AT HORORATA R. G. Keith won the flag match played by the Hororata Golf Club on the Terrace Station course on Saturday. TROPHY MATCH AT AMURI A match lor Mr H. W. Rogers* trophy was played on the Amur! golf cour3e. The trophy, which wai competed for by players on a handicap of 18 or more, was won by G. F. Cone on the countback, after tying with t>. Parker. Best scores F. Cone, 112, 36~76; D. Parker, 98, 32—76; J. Danielson, 90. 80—79; L. McLean, 106, 26—80; J. Gal«, lit, 36—«2; A. Jones, 111. 24-87.

PERSONAL NOTES i RANGIORA Mr F. H. Courage, of Amberley, was elected an honorary life member of the Amberley Racing Club at the annual meeting of the club recently. The following were elected members of the Amberley Racing Club at the club's annual meeting recently:— Messrs L. A. Kotlowaki, J. L. White, and Alexander Macfarlane. Mr A: G. Banfield, who will leave to-night for Gisborne, was entertained on Monday evening by the Rangiora High School Ex-Pupils' Association, of which he has been secretary and treasurer for the last three years. For the association, the president (Mr J. W. Stanton) presented Mr Banfield with . a travelling rug and a book on mountaineering. Mr A. Duffell. of Wellington, is visiting Rangiora. Congratulations on his appointment as a vice-president of the New Zealand Electrical Power Supply Engineers' Association were conveyed to Mr A. Buckingham, engineer-secretary of the North Canterbury Electric Power Board, by members of the board at its monthly meeting yesterday. WEST MELTON Mr and Mrs J. O'Regan were recent visitors to West Melton as the guests of Mr and Mrs T. Summerfield. LITTLE RIVER Mr and Mrs D. W. Hussey and- their daughter are the guests of Mr and Mrs E. J. Keenan, Little River. Miss Eileen Rae, Amuri, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Rae, Little River, has returned home. Miss Una Sutherland, Cheviot, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs A. Sutherland, Little River. Messrs C. Gordan, a. Graham, and I C. Kinsella (Christchurch), who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs G. Pocock, Western Valley, Little River, have returned home. Mr and Mrs J. Harty (Christchurch) are visiting Mrs Harty's parents, Mr and Mrs E. J. Keenan, Little River. HORORATA Mr and Mrs Scott and family have arrived from Wellington to reside in Hororata. Mr Scott has recently been appointed engineer to the Selwyn County Council. Mr and Mrs Jekyll, former residents of Hororata, have been visiting friends in the district. Mr and Mrs E. Butt, of Templeton, have been visiting friends in Hororata. Mr and Mrs E. B. Dalmer, of Culverden, visited Hororata recently. AKAROA Miss West-Watson, Christchurch, and Mr Anthony. West-Watson, Wellington, accompanied Bishop West-Watson on his recent visit to Akaroa. Mr H. Wright, of Mount Cook Motors, Ltd., Queensfown, has been on a short visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs F, J. A. Wright, Lavaud street, Akaroa.

Mr R. F. McN»bb, of the staff of the Christchurch Post Office, who, with Mrs McNab. is spending his annual leave with his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs E. G. McNabb, Church street, Akaroa, will return to Christchurch this week.

Mr A. D. Capitaneas, Woodlands, Southland, ha* been transferred to tha AJcaro* Po«t Omce *tan*, in place

LAWN TENNIS SEASON OPENED AT HORORATA There was a good attendance at the Hororata tennis courts on Saturday afternoon. Mr P. Derrett, in declaring the season open, wished the club every success for the coming year. The open yankee tournament for women was won by Miss Janet Rich* ards of Windwhistle, and the men's tournament by Graham Williams. LAKESIDE CLUB MEETS I A healthy financial position was shown in the balance-sheet presented at the annual meeting of the Lakeside Tennis Club, the credit being £43 14s 7d. Mr H. Schnelle, who presided, expressed sympathy with the relatives of Mr R. S. Patterson and with several members who were sick. Officers elected were:—Patron, Mr H. Schnelle; president, Mr L. Lambie; vice-presidents, Messrs L. Hintz (senior), K. G. Amyes (junior), F. Lambie, A. E. Amyes, S. J. Graham* D. Dick, H. Winchester, R. Skilling, sen., and Mesdames W. J. Patterson, J. Anderson, and A. E. AmyeS; committee, Messrs J? Brown, M. Marshall, D. Sloan, E. Alexander, and' Messrs M. Alexander, S. Vince, and R. Skilling; secretary and treasurer, Miss M. Amyes; assistant, Mr M. Nairn; club captain, Mr F. Amyes; vice-captain, Mr M. Alexander; delegates to Ellesmere- Sub-Association, Messrs L. Hintz and F. Lambie. It was decided to enter two teams in the Ellesmere Sub-Association's competitions. ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW AT PREBBLETON The Rev. H. B. Jones presided at a meeting held to make arrangements for 1 the annual flower show at Prebbleton. which it was decided to hold on December 1. Mrs H. Prebble and Mr H. Webb were elected joint secretaries. It was agreed that the following should be asked to conduct stalls:— Produce, Mrs W. Downey, sen.; sweets Mrs W. O. Downey; refreshments, Mrs C. Hands.

The same schedule as last year, with a few minor alterations, was approved.

DARFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MEETING

The annual congregational meeting of the Darfield Presbyterian Church was held recently. The Rev. Dr. Paterson presided. The report and balancesheet showed a very satisfactory year Votes of thanks were passed to Mr D. Mulholland and Mr J. Reid for their work last year.

The report of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union wort showed a good credit for mission funds The following were elected to the church committee: Messrs G. Donald J. Green. S. Syme. J. H. Syme, G. Masterton, W. W. Mulholland. H. ' Gillanders, J. H. Reid, and Dr. C. E. Reid; secretary, Mr J. Reid; treasurer, Mr D. Mulholland: delegates to central committee, Messrs W. W. Mulholland and S. Syme. A competition was won by Mrs R Reid. jun. A brine and buy table was conducted by Mrs A. Bringans and Miss J. Gillanders.

of Mr R. W. Dunwoodie, who has left for the Napier office. Mr and Mis M Duncan Jones, Christchurfli. are spending a short holiday at "The Glen," Akaroa.

AMUSEMENT CLUB AT COALGATE

The annual meeting at tike CUimim Amusement Club was bekl MCfnur in Coalgate: Mr C. Green wended. A satisfactory report and balance ilMtx was adopted, Mr. Green elected chairman and Mn T. A. Cnanea was elected secretary. . It was decided to topHdregs the ten**; courts. Opening day irtf fixed Jor the last Saturday in September.

LABOUR PARTY MEETS AT OXFORD

The September meeting of the Oxford branch of the New Zealand labour Party was well attended. It was reported that the fortnightly euchre parties were resulting in Increased membership. Mr H. X. Denton's meeting at Coopers Creek had been well attended, and his reception had been cordial.

It was decided to ask Mr Denton to hold a meeting at View Hill, if possible.

MINIATURE RIFLES

LADIES* BRACELET FINAL AT BCARGILL

The following ware the final score* in the ladies' bracelet competition of <bm Scargill Miniature Rifle Club:—A. Bobarta 94, L. Fairbairn M, O. Roberts ft. 9. Crawford 99, A. Harrison 97, G. Paxmctr 99, T. Johnson «. S. Foster,**. W. Liw--94, O. Johnson SS, t,. Robert* M, J. Love 97. J. Gardner S3, A. Stewart SB. ' The results'were: —J.- Love 1. O. Johason 2, A. Harrison 3, L. Fan-bairn 4. MATCH AT CULVERDBK For the conclusion of the Ladies' **M Men's Culverden Miniature Rifle Club, a match -was held between the woman's and men's clubs. The men scored MS points to 837. i The following- are the scores:— Women—Mrs H. Hammond 79, Mrs R. Crewes 78, Mrs H. Maw 73, Mrs H. C. Croft 76. Mrs P. Ramsay 76. Mrs Taylor 73, Miss Davison 76, Miss M. Thompson 78, Miss E. Bush 74, Miss N. Mockett 16. Miss L. Copper 76. Men—V. Rivers 7S, J. Crothall T». J. Draper 80, H. Patterson 79. R. M. Thorn* son 78. A. Kingsbury 79. B. Dietal 80. W. Hamilton 77, w. Thomson 76, S. Davies 76, and T. Smith 76. HORORATA COMPETITION SHOOT There was a good attendance at a oem* petition shoot held by the Hororata Miniature Rifle Club. . The eight-shot grouping competition was won by E. M. Fleming, the runner-up being W. R. Oliver. The 16-shot handicap competition, shooters nominating their own handicap, was won by W. Oliver, the runner-up being T. F. Right. Best scores off the rifle were:—!?. Flem* ing, 70. 70: R. Oliver. 70, 66; H. Hunt, 70.' 66; W. R. Oliver, 60. 69; T. F. Hight.; 68. 6%v 3, Phillips, 68, 69; P. Derrett, 68. 69; F. N. Wright, 68. 69: C. Keith. 64, 66;: L. Parker, 65, 67; K. G. Cdmley, 63. 63;; H. A. Oliver. 67. 69; L. Derrett. 64, 64; Ti A. Charles. 68. 66; F. S. Barrett, 67, 6Si J R. Thomas, 67. 66; C. Hercus. 63, ! «3£ hj. Stevens. 64, es. •