INSPECTION OF CUST RIDING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22517, 27 September 1938, Page 8

INSPECTION OF CUST RIDING

COMPREHENSIVE TOUR BY COUNTY COUNCIL RESERVES AND DRAINAGE AREAS VISITED A comprehensive inspection of Cust riding was made by members of the Rangiora County Council yesterday The day. although dull, remained fine, and altogether more than 50 miles were covered by car • •* +„ Th> itinerary included a visit to several plantation reserves and drainage areas. Satisfaction with the condition of Paterson's and Oaks plantation reserves was expressed by members of the party. Paterson's reserve four vears ago was a gorse-infested area; to-day it is planted with pinus insignis trees and provides a sharp contrast to the neighbourhood, which, particularly on the roadside, is covered with gorse and broom. Improvements made to the grounds of the Summerhill School were commented on by the party and the chairman (Mr C. Rands) expressed his pleasure at the attempts made by the headmaster (Mr N. Bell) to beautify the surroundings. It was proposed by Mr Bell that the County Council should clear the gorse at present covering the road opposite the school. The road, which extends for about 40 cliains; has not been used for years If the job was done, Mr Bell promised to supply 10,000 trees for planting in the neighbourhood. The chairman assured him that every consideration would be given by the council to the proposal. Disappointment at the state of several frontages was expressed by members, who said they considered it was the duty of the owners concerned to keen their frontages clear in view o: the council's campaign for the elimination of dangerous corners and thr general improvement to thoroughfares PRESENTATION AT RANGIORA METHODIST CHOIR MEMBER HONOURED

Mr C. C. Ayers, who left Rangiora recently to live in Christchurch, was entertained at a social on Saturday evening by the Rangiora Methodist Church choir, of which he was a member.

The programme included musical items, games, and competitions, and afterwards Mr Ayers was presented with a reading lamp. The Rev. H. Ryan, and Mr F. A. Lane referred to the valuable assistance of Mr Ayers as a choir member and soloist. Items were given by Mr E. C. Horsey, Mrs R. H. Ellis, Mrs E. Hamilton, Messrs R. S. Thwaites, L. Thwaites, W. E. Breach, C. C. Ayers, E. C. Horsley, and H. L. Dodge.

PERSONAL NOTES LINCOLN Mr A. L. Feryman, son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Peryman, who for the last eight months has been stationed at the Hobsonville Air Base, Auckland, has been transferred to Wigram, where he will' continue his duties with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. AKAROA Recent guests at "Ilfracombe," Akaroa. included Mrs Rudkin and Miss Rudkin, Mrs Goodman and Miss Ailsa Goodman, Mr and Mrs Midgeley, and Miss Midgeley, Mrs Strang, Mrs Carmichael. Mrs Sandford, Mrs E. Firth, Mrs C. Dear, Mr and Mrs Shanks, Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs Allison, Mr and Mrs, and Miss E. Doms. Mrs Herman. Mr and Mrs McWhirter (all of Christchurch), Mrs E. Heenan and Miss Frame (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs J. Glasson (Christchurch), Miss Small (Auckland). Mr and Mrs W. A Thomas (Christchurch). RUSSELL'S FLAT Mr P. Ryan, of Suva, is the guest of his mother, Mrs Ryan, "Baldoon." . OHOKA FOOTBALL CLUB'S

BALL

There was a poor attendance at the annual ball held at Ohoka by the Ohdka Football Club. Music was played by George Holland's band, and extras by Messrs W. Mayer and J. Rigby. Masters of ceremonies were Messrs F. Fitzgibbon, H. Power, and D. Kimber. Novelty dances were won by Mr and Mrs A. Clisp and Mr P. Armstrong and MissE. Bailey. The Ashe cup for the most improved player was presented to R. Kimber.

RUSSELL'S FLAT SOCIAL

The junior members of the Russell's Flat branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union held a social recently. Items were given by Mrs McEllwhinney (Springfield). Misses Robinson and Wilson, Mrs Ferris, and Mr Hart. A waltzing competition was won by Miss Brown and Mr Smart, a Monte Carlo by Mr Brown and partner, and jthe lucky spot by Mr Watson and Miss Fergusson. Mr F. Scott was master of ceremonies. Mr Pettit played the piano. Miss Duncan played an extra. ■-■