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SUMNER ITEMS.

Coastal Changes. The startling changes in evidence on the beach-front this week recall the many transformations which have oeCurred from time to time in past years. Of the more recent changes effected by the erosive action of the tide 3, the first will be remembered as happening on the beach opposite Shag Bock. '\ ery slowly at first the water began eating its way into the beach, and with every ebb tide more and more of the beach separating the channel from the sandhills was swept away, without any noticeable deposit taking place on any other part of the beach. The sandhills themselves then became prey to the tides, and so great was the erosion that, cliffs of sand similar to those at present in existence on the main beach, only approximately double the height, were formed. Coinciding with the many conjectures that ultimately the channel would form a new outlet, the building up process became apparent, and to-day it seems ridiculous to think that a seemingly impregnable obstacle was ever in danger of being wiped away. The next important change to be chronicled has occurred within the memory of everybody, so that no detailing is necessary. A new channel outlet has been formed, and at a place where a year ago lives were often endangered, by reason of a treacherous and swiftrunning current, children may now play in safety on a wide stretch of firm sand. This week the biggest change which has ever taken place on the main beach, has occurred, and it seems that with the comparatively smooth sea, as a result of the sou'-west wind, the major portion of the damage has been done, and that rebuilding will occur almost immediately. Wanton Damage. Members of the Sumner Beautifying and Beach Improvement Association are incensed to find that wanton damigj has been done to a flowering gumtree on the Scarborough track, aii the flower-bearing boughs having been broken off. One or two residents intend to keep an eye on this and other trees during the next few week ends. It is only after many years of patient and careful tending that these trees have been reared, and that the work of years should be destroyed in a few minutes by a thoughtless act, is a poor tribute to the labours of the handful of residents who have carried on so successfully over a long period.

Shifting Sands. With the amount of scouring going on during the past year, one naturally wonders what is becoming of the sand Which has been so displaced. Undoubtedly a good deal of it has gone out to sea, some of it to settle on the already gently shelving beach. Silt-ing-up has taken place on the channel side of the Shag Rock tramway causeway, and at low tide there is a small beach along its entire length. In the vicinity of the Cave Rock the bulk of the depositing has been done, especially in front of the stone steps going down to the beach on the east side of the band rotunda. It is apparent that every tide is bringing more still, since rocks, which for years have been visible, are now well-covered by two or three feet of sand. This same stretch Of beach nas not the hardness associated with a permanent beach, thus indicating that it owes its existence to the drift Of silt occurring with every high tide. At the Scarborough end much the game tale can be told. The extension of the old Bell's Baths stone wall which for a long time has been clearly defined well above high water mark is now barely visible and in some places entirely hidden by a mantle of sand. Miniature Rifle ShootingThe members of the Sumner Redcliffs Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club held their weekly shoot on Wednesday evening. The senior brooch resulted in a tie between Miss Bobs Ellis and Miss M. Whitfield, and the junior button was won by Miss Con. Corser. In the first shoot foT a trophy the following tied, Misses Bobs Ellis, Muriel Whitfield, Con. Corser, and Mrs G. Jerard. In the shoot-off, Miss Corser and Mrs Jerard again tied and the decision will have to be reached at a later date.

District High School, The first effort to be made by the School Committee towards raising funds for the Sumner District High School, will take the form of a bridge drive | next week. In the following week a concert organised by Mrs E. A. Sheppard and Mr C. N. Aiken is to be held. Association Football. The successes of the Sumner Association Football team are being closely followed by residents who recognise that for a young team in its first experience of senior grade football, wonderful success has been achieved. Its defeat of such a redoubtable side as Western last Saturday was a surprise to many supporters of the code, many Of whom do not realise the coaching undergone and practice carried out by the side. The match this afternoon is against St. Albans at Richmond Park. Methodist Bible Class. "Recently, the members of the Sum nei Methodist Bible Class had a most enjoyable outing to Mount Herbert. The party left Sumner at 8.20 a.m. and on arrival at Lyttelton took the launch to Diamond Harbour. After a short stay there the ascent of the mountain was begun, and at a spring near the top a halt was made to boil the billy, and to have lunch. The summit was reached at 2.30 p.m., and in spite of the mist overhanging the plains, a good view of the surrounding country was obtained. The return journey was made Via "The Monument," and Purau Valley road, Diamond Harbour being reached at 6 p.m. The party arrived at Sumner at 8.30 p.m., after walking a distance of over 20 miles. __

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Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19646, 15 June 1929, Page 7

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SUMNER ITEMS. Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19646, 15 June 1929, Page 7

SUMNER ITEMS. Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19646, 15 June 1929, Page 7

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