NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22515, 24 September 1938, Page 4

NORTH CANTERBURY NEWS

WEATHER HELPS FARMING CROPS AND STOCK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION EFFECT OF A WEEK OF SUNSHINE ■ An impetus • to practically every branch of farming in North Canterbury has been given by the fine weather in the last week. A noticeable improvement is seen in pastures and cereal crops, and stock are reported to be in excellent condition. The sowing of rape and turnips is proceeding and farmers generally express satisfaction with the response of the soil to the warmth and sunshine. Considerable quantities of barley have been sown in those areas thought unsuitable for the late sowing of wheat. Several growers yesterday said that they decided on laying down acreages of barley because they considered the risk of sowing wheat at this time of the year was too great: bad weather had retarded late sowing, and, especially on medium land, the chances of obtaining a good har.vest from late sown wheat were so unlikely that to put down barley was a comparatively safe proposition Lucerne crops are in good condition and will be a valuable supplement to the green feed for stock. Lucerne is much needed for early feed this year as in a number of areas the turnips and green feed were too saturated by the bad weather a few weeks ago to be of great benefit to stock. At Swannanoa and Fernside the ground is being prepared for the sowing of lucerne. With the appearance of white butterflies in the district it is probable that acreages of rape may suffer to some extent. Commenting on the likelihood of this happening one farmer suggested that if growers put down a paddock of Italian ryegrass with a sprinkling of oats there would at least be a chance of counteracting the effect of the pest. Losses from white butterflies attacking rapo could be controlled, he said, if this method were adopted, as the ryegrass and oat crop would be a suitable substitute for rape and would be quite palatable for stock. RANGIORA DENTAL CLINIC EXTENSION LIKELY TO BE MADE NEXT YEAR An extension to the Bangiora District School dental clinic may be made early next year, according to Mr J. O. Webber (headmaster of the school). Mr Webber was commenting on a statement reported to have been made by the Minister for Education (the Hon. : P. Fraser) that ’ a • . largely increased number of nurses was being trained, for the extension, of the school dental clinic system. , - It was possible, Mr Webber added, ; that another nurse would be appointed to the clinic to assist Nurse F. M. Turner, when the extension was made. The new nurse would probablv be employed part-time at the Bangiora District School and part time at Amberley. OBITUARY MR D. G. MAINDONALD Mr D. G. Jdaindonald, whose death occurred recently, was well known to the farming community in North Canterbury as a chaffcutting contractor. Mr Maindonald went to Cust in 1920, and made many friends in the district. Before he came to North Canterbury, he was employed by the Christchurch City Council on road construction work and was for some time a driver on the steam trams. He was a member of the Christchurch Fire Brigade for about five years. Mr Maindonald took a keen interest in music and was at one time a member of the Crystal Palace orchestral He was a fine organist, and played for various churches in Christchurch. When he went to Cust, Mr Maindonald continued to take an interest in music and was organist at St. James’ Church for some time. In 1920 Mr Maindonald purchased the chaffcutting business of his brother, Mr M. Maindonald. WRESTLING KAIAPOI AMATEUR CLUB There'was a good attendance at the Grand Theatre, Kaiapoi, on Thursday evening, when an open night was held by the Kaiapoi Amateur Wrestling Club. .Several interesting and keenly contested wrestling bouts were staged between members of the Toe H PapahuFand Kaiapoi clubs. Mr J. iShaw Was. the referee. The results were as follows: Bantam-weight: C. Graham (Kaiapoi)-. beat J..McAlpine (Papanui), by one-fall; J. Coup (Kaiapoi) drew, with D. Hosie (Papanui), one fall each; J; McAlpine (Papanui) drew with J. McQuillan (Kaiapoi), no fall. Feather-weight; A. McAlpine (Papanui) beat M. Bristow (Kaiapoi), by two falls'; J. Woodham (Papanui) beat G. Topp (Kaiapoi) by one fall. Light-weight; J. B. Moffat (Papanui) drew with B. Lancaster (Kaiapoi), no fall; B. Fraser (Toe H) drew with J. Woodham (Papanui), no fall. Middle-weight: E. Sihcock • (Toe H) beat A. McKenzie by bne fall; S. Bobson (Kaiapoi) drew with F, Long (Toe H), no fall. Welter-weight; H. Wilson (Toe H), Canterbury champion, beat P. Long (Too H) by one fall. An exhibition of heavy-weight wrestling was also .'given by L. McKeown and C. Voice (Christchurch), and this resulted in a draw. The visitors were aTlef wards the ■ guests of the Kaiapoi Club at supper.

CRICKET SHEFFIELD CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Sheffield Cricket Club was held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s room recently. The president (Mr G.- H. Judd) was in the chair. The balance-sheet showed- a satisfactory credit balance of. £l6 19s Id. A 'motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Mr Q. A. Wright, whose death occurred recently. The following officers were elected: —Patron. Mr A. W. Adams; president, Mr G. H. Judd; vice-presidents, Messrs T. S, Innes and J. Ferguson; secretary, Mr R. Townshend; trustees, Messrs C. C. Innes and L. P. Hawke; captain, Mr T. L. Jenkins; vice-captain. Mr M. Pavelka; committee. Messrs T. L. Jenkins, C. C. Innes, R. Townshend. L._ P. Hawke, and H. Ferguson: selection committee, Messrs T. L. Jenkins, M. Pavelka, and H. C, Ferguson; delegates to Malvern Sub-Union. Messrs R. S. Gunn and L. T. Wright. It was decided to hold the opening day on September 24, when a match would be arranged between the present team and retired members. WOODEND BOWLING CLUB FIRST ANNUAL MEETING The first annual meeting- -of the Woodend Bowling Club was well attended. It was reported that good progress had been made towards establishing the club’s affairs on a sound footing. The report and balance-sheet were considered to be very satisfactory. The election of officers resulted;— Patron, Mr R. McDonald; president, Mr H. Robertshaw; secretary, Mr R. Burnet; treasurer, Mr C. Bourne: vicepresidents, Messrs L. Gibbs and R. James. No opening day could be fixed, as the newly-laid green was not yet in proper order, it was stated. Mr Mac Nab. of Riccarton, who gave the club the benefit of his experience in the laying-down of the green, inspected it and expressed great pleasure at finding it in fine order. RUGBY FOOTBALL PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES AT SOUTHBBIDGE

A successful ball was held in the Southbridge Town Hall on Thursday evening by the Ellesmere Rugby. SubUnion, when the trophies won during the season were presented. There was a large attendance, and all the clubs in the district were represented. Dance music was played by Mr Colin Campbell’s orchestra, Mrs R. D. Lambie assisting with extras. The joint masters of ceremonies were Messrs H. D. Jones and L. McCloy, and prizes for a Monte Carlo waltz went to Mrs L, R. Ebert and Mr L. Maw. A guessing competition was won by Mr E. Vince. When presenting the trophies to the respective team captains, Mr F. J. Miller, president of the sub-union, thanked selectors, referees, and other officials. The first grade shield was won by Southbridge, the second grade by United, the McClelland Cup and the Jock O’Grady Cup by Lincoln. LEESTON FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL MEETING HELD A quiet year for fire calls -was reported at the annual meeting of the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade, over which Superintendent T. J. Ramsey presided. A good average attendance at practices had been maintained. Members had taken part in the demonstrations at Ashburton. The financial statement showed a credit of £33 3s lOd. Officers elected were:—Deputy-Su-perintendent, Mr T, G. Harper; drivers, Messrs H. D. Jones and H. Free; engineers, Messrs G. H. Hyde and I. Mercer; branchmen, Messrs H. C,. Johnson, J. McNair, O. Grant, and E. C. Maindonald; secretary and treasurer, Mr J.' T. 8.. Purser.', • Prizes forJ’cpmpetitions were presented to Messrs O. Grant and J. McNair, jun„ arid service.bars to Messrs H. D. Jones. G. Hi Hyde, H. C. Johnson, N. H. Tasker, and K. N. Jones. . SPORTS ABANDONED DOYLESTON CLUB’S DECISION A decision not to- hold, the' usual sports gathering on Boxing Day, but to go into recess for at least a year, was made at the annual meeting of the Doyleston Athletic Club, over which Mr F. Norquay presided. There were nine members present, and the reasons for the decision were the low state of the finances, the credit balance having declined to a little more than £6, a substantial decline‘on members’ subscriptions, a lack of interest by members, and decreased attendances at the sports. The. financial statement showed that the credit balance had decreased by £l2 during the year. • LAWN TENNIS ANNUAL MEETING OF GORE BAY CLUB Mr C. F. Halton presided over a fair attendance at the annual meeting of the Gore Bay Tennis Club held recently. The club had had a very successful - year, and it was decided to top-dress the courts and extend the breakwind. The balance-sheet showed a substantial credit on the year’s work. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patrons, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, Messrs S, C. Smith, R. B. Bennett: president, Mr C. P. Holton; committee, Mesdames A. Tweedie ahd J. S. Webb, Miss M. Clayton, Messrs V. E. Harris, M. B. Daly. R. Williamson, C. England, and P. F. Childs; secretary and treasurer, Mrs A. Williamson. METRODIST ANNIVERSARY - AT GREENDALE

The sixty-fourth anniversary of the Greendale Methodist Sunday School was ' celebrated last Sunday. The church was prettily decorated with spring flowers and good congregations were! present at each service. On Monday evening a tea and meeting was held in the Orange Hall, and was well attended. Mr F. G. Early, superintendent of the Sunday School, was in the chair. The meeting was opened by prayer by the Rev. R. McGregor. The reports of the work of the Sunday School for the last year were read by Mr F. G. Early and Mr J. J. W. Lamb. During the evening sacred songs, solos, and recitations were given- by. the Sunday, school scholars.- Mrs E. Frew was accompanist.

PERSONAL NOTES SHEFFIELD Mr T. Fraser, who has been staying with Mr and Mrs H. M. Bull, “Toro-heen,” Waddington, has returned to Lake CdSeridge. GREENDALE a - Miss Freda Russell,' of Greendale, left on Tuesday evening for a holiday in the North Island. Mr and Mrs J. F, Sandall have left the Greendale district to reside at Fairlie. AKAROA Bishop Brodie, Christchurch, was the guest of the Rev. Father P. O’Meeghan at the Presbytery during his visit to Alc&roftMrs j. McNabb, Akaroa, has been visiting her parents,. Mr and Mrs T. P. Mora, Le Son’s Bay. Mrs T. P. Mora, and Mr and Mrs L. M. Bailey, Le Son’s Bay.' have been on a short 'visit to Christchurch, to Mrs O, Hartley, Greenpark. Mr Charles Otway, Auckland, and Mr and Mrs Caesar Otway (Christchurch) have been on a short visit to Mrs Otway’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs W. E. M. Jacobson, Balguerie Valley, Akaroa. Mr and Mrs Robson (Woodend) have been speeding a holiday at “Blythcliffe,” Akaroa. POSTAL FACILITIES AT GREENDALE DEPUTATION TO APPROACH PRIME MINISTER A very large attendance of residents of the Greendale district attended a meeting in the sports pavilion on Tuesday evening to consider the suspension of some postal facilities by the Post and Telegraph Department. ■ - Mr C. H. Adams, who was elected chairman, said that the district was to be deprived of the money order, postal note, and all other services, except the receipt and delivery of mails, telephone, and telegrams. After considerable discussion, Mr C. Morgan Williams, M.P., was invited to the meeting. He promised to do what he could to have the facilities continued. A deputation consisting of Messrs C. H. Adams, D. Clinton, J. W. Warren, J. Lamb, and F. G. Early was appointed to wait on the Chief Postmaster at Christchurch . and also the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon, M. J. Savage. MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY SHOOT AT CHEVIOT The foUowlng are the scores of the Cheviot Miniature • Rifle Club’s weekly shoot:—C. Honeybone 78, J. Barnes 79, M. B. Daly 73, W. Elliott 75, W. A. Douglas 79, A. Williamson 78, R. Burnett 80. E. Lorgelly 79, E. Honeybone 74, C. Burnett 80, H. Honeybone 73, J. Shaw 66, J. Crossen 77, R. Williamson 80, R. G. Archer 76, H. Honeybone 75, R. L. Lindsay 71, W. Courtier 75. W. Drew 72. T. Kerr 76. The senior championship button wae won by R. Burnett and the senior handicap button by R. Burnett. The junior championship button was won by L. Burnett, with 80, and the junior handicap button by J. Crossen. The club championship was won by R. Burnett, the runner-up being R. Williamson. FARMERS* UNION AT WEST MELTON A meeting of the West Melton branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held in the West Melton Hall recently. Mr Roper presided and wel-