NEW BRIGHTON NOTES.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19482, 1 December 1928, Page 8

NEW BRIGHTON NOTES.

Tides. It will be high tide on the beach this morning' at 6.46 o'clock and in the river at 7.57 o'clock and to-morrow at 7.54 a.m. and 9.3 a.m. respectively. Municipal Band. The members of the Municipal Band have formed themselves into a working bee and are erecting a band practice room in Park road. Complimentary Social and Dance. The social and danco tendered to Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., by his committee and supporters on Thursday, were very enjoyable and successful. There was a large attendance. The Mayor of New Brighton (Mr A. W. Owles) ' presided. Amongst the many present were the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr J. K. Archer), and Mr E. J. Howard, M.P., while apologies were received from Messrs Armstrong, McCombs, and Carr. The chairman said it gave him great pleasure to see so many of the residents present to do honour to the occasion. The number present was a good indication" of the high esteem in which their member and guest that evening was held. Mr Sullivan had worked hard in the interests of the Borough and the district as a whole. Speaking for himself, which he thought was permissible, ho hoped that when the Mayoral election was being held in March next, that those present would rally around him in the same member as they had done for their member of Parliament. On behalf of Mr Sullivan's late committee, Mr E. A. Leaver (chairman) presented Mr Sullivan with a wallet suitably inscribed, while Miss Eileen Eeddington presented Mrs Sullivan with a beautiful bouquet. Replying on behalf of his wife and himself Mr Sullivan said he desired to thanfi most sincerely the members of his late committee for the beautiful bouquet presented to Mrs Sullivan and the gift to himself, which he would treasure. Words failed him in expressing Lis gratitude to Ms committee and supporters for the loyal feeling that had been displayed. The work of the committee was carried out enthusiastically, thoroughly, and well, resulting in his obtaining the largest 'majority received by any candidate in the Dominion, The political situation at the moment was a most intensely interesting one, and there were very grave matters indeed to be determined. He realised that he had a very hard task to carry out all that would be expected of him. On a no-confiden<Je motion he would vote against the Government. He had at all times during the recent contest received the greatest kindness, courtesy, and consideration from his supporters and those who were opposed to him. At the conclusion of his remarks those present stood up and sang "For He s a Jolly Good Fellow." Mr E. J. Howard, M.P., also spoke. During the evening items were given by: Mr B. Dean, the Misses Gladys and Clarice Weavers, Miss Hull, Mr A. Dey, and others. The music for the dance was supplied by Mr Carl Diehl's orchestra, while Mr Diehl was M.C. South Brighton Gala. At the meeting of the committee of the South Brighton Gala, Mr J, Orsborn presided, and there waß' a good attendance. Messrs Larcomb and Field were deputed to male arrangements for advertising -" the gala •in the City. It was agreed to apply to the local bodies for permission to erect posters in Page's road and in Spreydon. The adding of several novelty amusement stunts was approved. It was decided to make a donation of £1 Is to the St. John Ambulance Society. Tramor and Campbell were appointed to _ arrange for the holding of social evenings in aid of the Gala funds. It was reported thatv the "Dutch Fair" sub-committee had decided that admission would be either by ■ payment or gift in kind. S3.S.S. At the social and dance of the South Brighton Social Friends' Society held in the Bridge street Hall on Wednesday Mrs Ebert presided at the piano, while the winners in the several.comipatitioiw • were 'Mesdames farsons, ..Sawtell, and Sherwood.