NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22514, 23 September 1938, Page 9

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

AMATEUR SPORTS AT PREBBLETON

CLUB’S FINANCES IN GOOD POSITION

Mr W. Downey, sen., president of the Prebbleton Amateur Sports Club, presided at the . annual meeting of the club held recently. The financial statement disclosed a satisfactory position, with a surplus of £29 9s. It was decided to apply to the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Association for November 26 for the annual fixture, and to proceed with ploughing and reforming the cycling track. The following were appointed to office for the- ensuing year:—Patron, Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P.; president, Mr W. Downey, sen.; vice-presidents, Mrs A. Smith, Messrs E. McCarthy, E. McDermott, A. Forbes, J. T. Gallagher, H. Kennedy, J, A. Crockett, W. Hayes, J. Campion, A. Case, E. J. Smith, W. T. Bell, J. Hill, F. Carpenter, G. Longstaff e, G. S. Smith, J. Hartnell, jun., W. Hartnell. G. Rutherford. V. teeming, and C. , Barr; secretary, Mr H. Prebble; committee, Messrs C. O’Neill, J. P. Barr, A. Tomson, C. Hands, F. A. Tutton, L. Carpenter, A. Giles, H, Hoff, and H. Skinner.

COMPETITIONS TO START IN OCTOBER

MALVERN SUB-ASSOCIATION

Mr James Reid presided at the annual meeting of the Malvern Lawn Tennis SubAssociation. The report and balancesheet showed a good season with a credit balance of £7 2s 2d. , It was decided to send two teams to Wilding Park for -country day pa December 3. ' It was decided to. open the Malvern competitions on October 1. After the ordinary competition is concluded therewill be a further competition, starting in January, of four women and four men from affiliated clubs. It was decided to adopt second-grade balls for all' competition matches. A B grade ladder will be compiled with the same conditions as In the senior grade. The annual tournament will be held on March 4 and-11. . The following officers . were elected:— Patron, Mr D. Gillanders; president, Mr James Reid; vice-presidents, presidents of affiliated clubs; secretary, the Rev. L. W. Rothwell; selectors and handlcappers, Messrs Robert Reid, W. C. Tritt, and N. Wilson; B grade selector, Mr R. S. Williams; delegate to Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association,. Mr S. W. Field; tournament committee, Messrs P. D. O’Connell, R. S. Williams. B. Reid. W. C. Tritt, and M. Wilson.

HOUSING SCHEME AT RANGIORA Work Proceeding Steadily FOUR MORE DWELLINGS OCCUPIED Work on the construction of four more houses in Ivory street which are intended as an extension of the State housing scheme in Rangiora, is proceeding steadily. The walls of two dwellings are completed and a start has been made on the erection of walls for the remaining houses. Preparations are being made for the erection of further dwellings in Victoria street. The section is being cleared of trees and scrub, and the building of the houses will begin in about a fortnight. . . . , , Four of the five dwellings in Ashley street built under the State housing scheme are occupied, and those m Good street ,are ready for occupation.

RANGIORA DISTRICT SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE TO GROUNDS Considerable improvements are being made to the grounds of the Rangiora District School. The grounds have been drained and levelled, lawns have been top-dressed, paths repaired, and already the grounds have a spaciousness that was lacking in the surrounings a few months ago. By Christmas it is hoped to have most of the work finished. It is too late now to plant the native shrubs in the grounds, and planting will probably be postponed until August of next year, when children will be invited to bring seedlings. The work at the school is providing employment for men under scheme 13. CHILDREN’S CRECHE AT RANGIORA APPROVAL OP SCHEME BY MAYOR Approval of the Rangiora High School Board’s proposal to establish a children's creche at the high school was expressed by the Mayor of Rangiora (Mr C. W. Tyler)) when discussing the plan. Mr Tyler remarked he was sure the scheme deserved support, as it would undoubtedly benefit mothers coming to Rangiora on market days, and might even develop into a six-day creche. The creche;" when established, will be run on almost similar lines to that of the children’s nurseries in England. Consideration is being given by a subcommittee to the installation of suitable equipment for the nursery and to certain alterations which will have to be made to the hostel before it is suitable for young children. Between £lO and £ls will be needed for fur- ] nishing the creche and the necessary alterations, and it is hoped that a good portion of this sum will be raised through subscriptions. It will probably be late next month < before the creche is opened. The 1 nursery will be conducted by Miss ■ Doreen Dolton, under the auspices of i the Association for Country Education. 1

RANGIORA RETURNED SOLDIERS

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MEETS

An afternoon social held by the women’s auxiliary of the Rangiora branch of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association yesterday was well attended. Mrs A. G. Dennis presided.

After an address by Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, president of the women’s auxiliary of the Christchurch Association, a musical programme was presented, the following contributing items:—Mesdames J. Norton, E. C. Horsley, H. Coey, and Miss E. Miles (songs), Mrs A. Yates (pianoforte solo). There was also community singing. Among the visitors were Mrs A. H. Parfitt and Miss A. Bowker, of Christchurch.

EUCHRE TOURNAMENT FOR CROQUET FUNDS

About 20 members of the Rangiora Croquet Club gathered at the home of Mrs R. Bayley, Fernside, on Wednesday afternoon to take part in the annual progressive euchre tournament to aid the funds of the club. Prizes were won as follows:—Mrs Gardner 1, Mrs Golding 2. Consolation prizes were won by Mesdames Turner and Dickson. RANGIORA HOCKEY TEAM The following team has been selected to represent Rangiora against Kaiapoi in the Mclntosh Shield match at Rangiora to-morrow:—N. Forward, J. Baxter, J. Harper, G. Stent, N. Watkins, C. Watkins, P. Wilson, D. Seed, B. Laskey, N. Prestney, H. Mclntosh.

MALVERN LODGE CARD EVENING

The Loyal Malvern Lodge social committee held a card evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sheffield, recently. Prizes were woij as follows:—Women: Mrs J. McLay 1, Miss Betty Gibbs 2. Consolation: Miss E. Waller. Men; Mr W. Niven 1, Mr O. McQueen 2. Consolation: Mr J. Sheenan, Mr E. W. Rodgers and Mr R. T. M. Prescott were masters of ceremonies.

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH AT PREBBLETON

The women’s committee of All Saints’ Church, Prebbleton, held a meeting recently, when the secretary (Mrs Greenslade) said that through the fortnightly card socials £l4 10s had been handed to the vestry for church purposes.

REMOVAL OF SLIP

REQUEST TO BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING AT AKAROA Father O’Meaghan, of the Akaroa Presbytery, wrote to a meeting of the Akaroa Borough Council asking the council to remove the slip which had come off L’Aute Hill reserve behind the Akaroa Convent, and spread along the road giving access to the convent. He asked that the fence and gate should be restored. After discussion it was decided to remove the slip when 'it became dry enough. The Mayor (Mr F. Davis) reported that the works committee had received a letter from the Public Works Department suggesting that Oregon pine timber should be used for repairing the Akaroa wharf rather than jarrah, and a reply had been made stating that the repairs should be carried out with jarrah timber. Mr J. Hayward wrote stating he could not carry out the wharf repair because of the pressure of other work. The Mayor’s action in giving native plants from the domain for planting in the school grounds was approved. The Mayor reported on the decision of the local bodies to support the centennial exhibition court and history of Canterbury. He said this would mean a contribution of £6B 6s from the borough. It was decided that the council pay its quota for these two objects. The foreman reported that the staff had made a parking place for cars at the bottom end of the school road. Slips had been removed from Smitn street and Percy street. Cr. R. Bruce reported that the works committee had decided ’to purchase a truck. Crs. Shuttleworth and Bruce 'reported that the foreman had prepared an estimate for asphalting the surroundings of the Akaroa Lawn Tennis Club’s courts, and the cost would be £37 10s for each court. It was decided that the council contribute £l2 10s towards the cost.

The finance report said that receipts since the last meeting were £B9 12s, cash in hand 17s, and the bank account credit £540 10s 3d. The No. 2 account was in credit by £143 6s. Accounts amounting to £494 2s lid were passed ior payment.

LAWN TENNIS PREPARATION OF COURTS AT RANGIORA Tennis at Rangiora for the 1938-39 season will begin to-morrow with the opening of the Rangiora Lawn Tennis Club. Interest in the prospects of tennis for the new season has been well maintained, and it is expected that there will be a large muster of members and visitors. Considerable improvements have been made to the club’s courts and grounds duriftg the last week or so by members. Three courts have been top-dressed, and the five courts are now in first-class condition. The pavilion and seats have been painted, the lawns mowed, and the gardens look attractive and bright with spring flowers and shrubs.

LITTLE RIVER CLUB MEETS

The annual meeting of the Little River Tennis Club was held recently. Mr A. Radford presided. A credit of £9 11s 8d was shown in the balancesheet.

Officers elected were:—Patron, Mr W: H. Montgomery; president, Mr J. O. Coop; vice-president, Mr W. Aitken; club captain, Mr C. Bryant; secretary and treasurer, Mr P. Ussher; trustees, Mesdames H. Lewthwaite and W. Bulman; auditor, Mr L. Wealleans; committee, Mesdames A. Radford, P. Stapleton, I. Barclay, Miss M. Webster, Messrs A. Radford, C. Bryant, and P. Ussher; ladder officer, Mr W. Rout; delegates to Peninsula Sub-Association, Messrs W. Bulman and C. Bryant; handicappers, Messrs L. Radford, E. Usher, and Miss Melva' Webster; custodian, Mrs A. Radford. It was decided to, enter two teams in the Peninsula Rhodes Cup competition.

PERSONAL NOTES

RANGIORA Mrs J. McClure, High street, Rangiora, will arrive home to-morrow after a holiday in Australia. Mr J. R. Wilkinson, of Rangiora, has been elected a life member of the, Fernside Cricket Club, Mr A. N. O’Connell, of Dunedin, is visiting Rangiora. AKAROA Mrs Kearns, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs H. C. Dierck, Lavaud street, Akaroa, has returned to her home in Cheviot. Her sister, Mrs Denton, also of Cheviot, is now visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Dicrck. Mr Douglas Curry, youngest son of Mr and Mrs S. D. Curry, Long Bay road, Akaroa, has left to reside with his aunt, Mrs Allen, in Eketahuna, North Island, where he has accepted a position. Mrs A. Orme (Dargaville), who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs A. R. Munro, Beach road, Akaroa, has left on her return to the north. SHEFFIELD j Misses P. and D. McKelvy (Karori, Wellington), who have been the guests of Mrs W. A. Hawke, Sheffield, have returned home. Mrs J. F. Smith (Cromwell, Otago) is on a holiday visit to her sister, Mrs S. Stephens, Waddington. PREBBLETON FLOWER SHOW The organising committee of the Prebbleton flower show met recently, when the Rev. H. B. Jones presided. Stewards for the various sections were srpointed, and it was decided to approach last year’s judges and invite them to act in a samilar capacity at this year’s fixture. Members of the committee reported a generous response to their canvass for prizes. OLD-TIME DANCE AT MARSHLAND The Marshland Hall Committee arranged an old-time dance, which was held recently. Music was played by Alexander’s Dance Band, and extras by Mrs Brice. Mr T. Morton and Mr H Hibbard were masters of ceremonies In the card room, the winners were Mrs H. R. Marks : and Mr D. Boyd.

VISIT OF BISHOP BRODIE

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

BIRTHDAY PARTY AT AKAROA A social evening was. held in the Convent Schoolroom, Akaroa, when the parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church were the guests of the Akaroa branch of the Catholic Women’s League at its first party. Bishop Brodie was introduced and welcomed by the president (Miss Ethel Le Lievre). Bishop Brodie spoke of the position in Spain, and the activities of the Catholic Women’s League throughout the world. He was thanked by Mrs J. R. Haines for the members. The Rev. Father P. O’Meeghan extended birthday greetings, good wishes, and thanks to the league. Messrs J. Curry and J. Prendergast thanked the members of the league, for the guests, for the enjoyable evening. A musical programme was held. Songs were sung by league members, the Rev. Father P. O’Meeghan, and Mrs Hugh Le Lievre. Mr A : . G. McNabb gave a saxophone solo. Misses Ethel Le Lievre and Shirley Oliver were the accompanists. BOWLS IN MALVERN

FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING OF SUB-ASSOCIATION

The fifth annual meeting of the Malvern Bowling Sub-Association was held in Sheffield recently. The president (Mr H. C. Townshend) presided.

Mr Townshend was re-elected president, and Mr F. J. Jenkins was reelected secretary. It was decided to send a letter of sympathy to Mr W. Anderson, of the Oxford Club, in his recent illness. The president congratulated the Oxford Club on winning the Bram Lee Cup for the 1937-38 season, and thanked the Springfield Club for the way in which it conducted the New Year tournament. It was arranged to hold the Bram Lee Cup competition under the same conditions as last year, and to start the competition on October 22.'

Mr H. C. Townshend presented four silver buttons for tha winners of the Malvern Challenge Cup . competition.

PROGRESS LEAGUE AT AKAROA

BUS SERVICE TO START IN .NOVEMBER i The District Traffic Manager, New Zealand Railways, wrote to a meeting of'the Akaroa Progress Association, in answer to the association’s; letter, advising that a bus service between Christchurch and Akaroa would be started in November. Mr J. P. McBride, vice-president, presided. The Akaroa County Council wrote that they could not make- a turning place in Balguerie Valley, as it would be necessary to make it off the road formation. It was decided that nine members of the association undertake to make the turning place on Mr J. E. Armstrong’s road; and to request the council to supply metal for the road nearby A motion was passed that the Akaroa County Council be written to stating that the association would support the county in an application to. the Government to metal the - Stoney* Bay road, and make turning places for cars up to the summit; ; - t

Dr. W. J. Edington, secretary of the association, reported that the' citizens’ ball account showed a debit of £1 11s 2d. Mr F, Davis said the ball was very successful. It was decided that the admission for the ball should be raised, so that the association did not have to meet a deficit each year. Mr Davis reported that the Avon Cycling Club would hold its annual race to Akaroa from Christchurch during the Labour Day week-end. ’Die treasurer of the association (Mr W. W. Reid) said a trophy had been promised by the association this year. It was decided that the cost of this trophy be subscribed by members of the association.

Messrs J. E. Armstrong, E. Galt, W. W. Reid, and L. J. Vangioni were appointed a dance committee, and Messrs F. Davis, W. Jacobson, and L. J. Vangioni the picnic committee for the Avon Cycling Club’s visit. ; MARSHLAND LIBRARY Mr A. Gibbs presided at the annual meeting of subscribers of the Marshland Library. The librarian and secretary (Mr Gibbs) was thanked for his work during last year. The committee was reelected.

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