SUMNER ITEMS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17277, 15 October 1921, Page 13

SUMNER ITEMS.

—.., Sumoej Gala. The annual meeting of th© Sumnor Gala Committee was held in tho Council Chambers on Thursday evening, when | Mr W. Q. Black, th© president, presided over a good attendance. The annual report allowed that wlhii© a large amount of work had been don© by tjie committees, tho' woathcr hsd been all against the project. In spite of this, tliero had been a credit balance of £WS. The dhaii-man congratulated the <jpwmittee upon the success attending tne gala under very adverse weather conditions. , Ho moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. - A lengtby discussion followed, the weight of opinion being in favour ot again securing good music, bat cutting out the expense of programmes fljßd getting local side-shows. A strong plea was made for. making bigger attractions to amuse tho visiting public. I'ho Daian«3.sl>cet and report were adoptol.. -In tfoswer to a question, the chairman etated that, as was the caw year, tho gala f/ould not'be. run in the interests, of local needs,-but_ in tho nt.of tho great body of visitors who used the beaoh in tihe season. It woain have for its ppecifio object, the provision of bathing shelters, sanitary conveniences, .waiting-rooms, • and extra swings and amusements for children. i Mr T. E. "Whitfield moved that the namo b® altered from the Canterbury Gila and Aquatia Carnival to th« Sumner Gala- This was seconded, pro; forna, by Mr J. H. Thomas. , An amendment was moved that it be called the Sumner-Bedcliffs-Canterbyry Gala. In support of this it; was .urged that the gala was now pledged year by year to secure funds for the visitors. The beach, like that at New Brighton, wiaa essentially' a Canterbury ueo'ch, and Sumner oould not effect all the ini-. j>rovemetnts nocessary. Th© people of tflie province should be given a chance to help themselves. A further amendment was moved tliat the name b© the Sumner-Redelifis Gala. Both amendments were' lost-, and tfco motion, on being put, was tarried. The following officers were elected: — Patron, Mr G. Humphreys; president, the Hon. J. Bjmt ; vice-presidents, Messrs Morton and Langdale; chairman of committee; Mr W. G. Black; aquatic secretary, Mr C. M- Roswell; minute secretary Mr H. O. Jones; troajsurer, Mr "W. V. Siddall; .auditor, Mr V. E. Hamilton; general committee, Messrs P. Dick, €>. W. I>ean. J. lllirigworth, J. Cartel-, ,C. Benjamin, G. J?. Allejn, F- T. Eldridgo, h. H, Mathews, J. A. Rudgc, J. A. Booth, T. E. Whitfield, J>oUglas Smith, J. Browne, C. jlcA'aon, ft. j; Thomae, H. <3. Jamier son, P. Buttle, J. H. Reay, and the Rev. W. >tcAjra. The following -specjtUi committees were appointed:—isports: Messrs T. E. Whitlieid, P. Dick, J. Garter,' J. Lawson, and H. Buttle (convener). Grounds: Messrs J,. llliugworth, A. Cheshire, J. Carter. 11. J. Thomas, S. AV. Dean, L. H- MstJiews, and J. J3. Keay (conv«ner>. Muaici Meears W. G. Black and W. V. Siddall. | Aquatic: Messrs C. M. Roswell and the I captains of t%e local clubs. Side-shows; Messrs J. Illingwoxth, J. Carter, S. W. DwanjrtJ. H. Rcay, and J. Browne (convener), with power to add. Sole collector, Superinteai dent J. Carter. Printing and. advertising, Mr C. M. llosweli. Hkecutiv©: Messrs W. G. Black, C. M,. Roswell, H. C- Jones, B. Wallace, O. ¥, A. liudgo, F. T. Jildridgo. J. Browne, H. Buttle, J. H. Reay, ana J. Carter. The date of the gala was fixed for if the tide was «uitable. ®. Self-denial. 1 ColoQr-Sergcant R. F. Allen, of the Lyttelton Salvation Arm?-, has been canvassing Sumner and RedcUffs during the past few -weeks in the interests of. the Self-denial Fund- The canvass has

now been practically completed, tie result being a rcoard for tho borough. Lfts& year about £37 tsas collected, while on this occasion the amount will I be about £SO. Home Noising. The interest ia the Homo Nnrsingi Class, which is held each week, is being maintained, and ou Wednesday ereningthere was -another good attwidance. Tho lady district superintendent wns present, aui gave a very intoiwting end instrnctive lecture on tha nursing and care ot' infectious diseases. Ani-iKUancc-Sister Bishop was also proient, and ffavc <1 <1 em oust Nation iu roller bandaging- .X<?sn week's lecture wiii bo tho last b«fort' tho csamination. Sedclifis Library. Tho committee of the Redclins Public Library are working very towards ntaiing: the masked ball a thorottglt suctvis. The function is to be held or tho lasi Wednesday iti the present uwntSi. aad ilr U. ii. Senior has been apixiintetl liciiomrj-' secittary,' whi jo Mr J.J. Neils on is acting aa orgauisor.