NEW BRIGHTON NOTES.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18668, 17 April 1926, Page 5

NEW BRIGHTON NOTES.

Tides. It will be'high tide on the beach this morning at 7.37 o'clock, and in the river at 9.4 o'clock, and to-morrow at 8.31 a.m. and 9.57 a.m. respectively. The Churches. Holv Communion will be celebrated at both services on Sunday morning at St. Faith's Church. At the evening service the Anthem "The Radiant Morn" (Woodward) will be sung. The Kev. Canon T. A. Hamilton will preach. At the evening service at North Beach school-room, the Bev. W. F. Knowles will officiate. Thia afternoon a Sale of Work is being held in the Parish room, at which a number of ladies are assisting in aid of the church funds. Harvest Thanksgiving services will be conducted at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow at 11 a.m. by Rev. T. W. Armour, at 6.30 p.m. by Dr. Ambrose from Poona, India. The solo, "The Harvester's Night Song," will be sung by Miss M. Langley, while the anthem, "Praise Ye the Lord," will also be given. School Committee. The School Committee met on Thursday. Present: The Chairman (Mr J. W. Buxton), Mrs J. Bellamy, Mrs M. Moses, Messrs J. Orsborn, E. A. Langford, A. E. Lawry, P. Nelson, and the secretary, Mr H. A. Glasson. A resolution was passed expressing the sympathy of the Committee with Mr J. Gamble and the members of his family in their recent bereavement. The Board of Education stated that there were sufficient pupils offering at present to warrant the erection of a Manual Training School locally, but the application would bo mado to the Eawhiti Domain Board for a grant of land for the purpose of a site for the proposed school. It was decided to refer the matter to the incoming committee. The Board intimated that its architect had received instructions to report on the matter of installing a new system of heating in the old portion of the Main school. The Board's buyer had been asked to order clay and screenings for the formation of pathways at the South Brighton School. Mr E. J. Howard's offer to give another lecture, taking for his subject | 'The Islands of the South Pacific," in aid of school funds was accepted with thanks. It was decided to grant the use of the South Brighton School to the Methodist Church Sunday School at a nominal rental'. The South Brighton Progress League advised that it had nominated Messrs T. Bobbin and . J. Orsborn as the League representatives on the School Committee. The headmaster's report showed the roll numbers to be: Main School 616, South Brighton School, 60. With the exception of Mr Langford, the members of the committee present signified their intention of being candidates at the coming election. It was decided to place on record' the excellent services rendered by Mr Langford, and to exprosß regret that he was not again, seeking office. Croq.net Club. In the friendly match against United on United's lawn, the local Club were defeated after an interesting game, the results were as follows (United players first):— . ■ • Doubles:—Mrs Childs and Mrs Breman 26, Mrs Barnett and Mr Barnett! 18; Mrs Yellowlees and Mrs Keetley 26, Mrs Eames and Mr Nicholls 14; Mrs Palmer and Mrs Oram 26, Mrs Nlch.ollg and Mrs McOlelland 13; Mrs Bosomworth and Mr Rinaldi 26, Mrß Cook and Mrs Langley 7. Singles:—Mrs Childs 26, Mr Barnett 10; Mrs Yellowlees 11, Mrs Barnett 26; Mrs Keetley 26, Mr Nicholls 21; Mrs Breman 26, Mr Eames 4: Mrs Palmer 26, Mrs MeClelland 12; Mrs Oram 26, Mrs Nicholls 18; Mrs Bosomworth 26, Mrs Cook 3; Mrs Binaldi 26, Mrs Langley 4. A return match will be played on the local lawn to-day. Euchre Tourney. A very successful euchre tourney and social, organised by Mrs Janet Bellamy and Mr J. Orsborn, members of the Centr il School Committee, in aid of the South Brighton School Piano Fund, was held in the Bridge street Hall on Wednesday. The prize-winners were:— Ladies, Miss B. McClintock 1, Mrs Jacobsen % Geritlemen: Mr Jacobsen 1, Mr Chegwin 2. Consolation prizes went to Mrs Cross and Mr E. Campbell. " ■ i Election of Councillor. Mr Thomas Bobbins has been appointed fe fill the vacancy on the Borough Council caused by the resignation of Cr. W. H. Gahagan. W.EA. An interesting and enjoyable time was spent by those who attended the dramatic reading given by Professor Shelley, of Canterbury College, under the auspices of the W.E;A., in Hudson's Building. A class for the study - of psychology of everyday life has commenced, the tutor being Mr J, Johnson (late lecturer Otago University). The syllabus covering the winter evenings gives promise of considerable interest. Council Comments. The Borough Council have decided to apply officially to the Public Works Department, ChristchuTch, for a £250 Government grant for the purpose of providing funds for work in connexion with foreshore protection. Tenders for the demolition of the ; old tramway bridge and the erection of i the new structure are being dealt with' by the Council. Matters in connexion with the South Brighton bridge are apparently a 1; a I standstill, and the Marine Department is to be written to in reference to the matter. The work of installing a fire sump at the corner of Park and Palmer's road

has now been completed at • coat of £lO9 7i. The rates collected to March 31st last amounted to £13,015 6s 3d, leaving £350 16s yet to be paid in. To March 31st last 125 building permits had been applied for and granted, having an aggregate value of £21,350, as against 152 permits granted over the same period in 1925, with an aggregate value of £34,080. Covering the same periods in 1924 and 1923 there were granted respectively 178 permits valued at £52,161, and 200 valued at £55,388. Although upwards of £7OO has been expended on that much-used thoroughfare, Estuary road, it is still in a very unsatisfactory condition. The DeputyMayor (Mr Shaw) stated recently that the sooner this important roadway is attended to either by tar-sealing or bituminised, or by some permanent method, the better. Valedictory. A very pleasant evening was spent in the Anglican Parish Hall, when a number of parishioners met to bid farewell to an old friend and fellow-worker in the parish, Mrs M, Williams, who is returning to England. For many years Mrs Williams has been an earnest helper in church work, and her services in the choir and as an associate of the various Ladies' Guilds, havebeen much in request. During an interval in the evening's entertainment, the parishioners' warden, Mr Miles, spoke on behalf of her many friends and wellwishers, expressing their Tegret at her departure, and asking her to accept as a token of their esteem, a purse and its contents. Mrs Williams thanked all present for their kindness, and said she would never forget the happy years she had spent in New Brighton. Canon Hamilton expressed his regret that his acquaintance with Mrs Williams had been so brief, and ho caused some amusement by giving her a littlo advice founded on his experience as a midshipman when in the navy. The singing of "Auld Lang Sync" and the National Anthem ended a very enjoy, able evening.