SUMNER ITEMS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19942, 31 May 1930, Page 6

SUMNER ITEMS.

Forensic Clul). Mr It. IL Kcvillo presided over this week's meeting of tho Forensic Clul), when tho subject, <( Thut a Medical Board should bo ablo to decide tho ending of human life in eases of hopeless deformity and incurablo disease," was keenly debated by Messrs J. 11. Thomas, M. Willis, J. E. Tait, and F. 11. Mathews. Next week Mr A. J. Martin will bo in the chair, the subject beinfj "That New Zealand should disassociate itself from tho Empire." The principal speakers will be Messrs J. K. Barr, 11. B. l'inun, A. J. Scott, and lw 11. Neville.

Fire Brigade Matters. A irrcat many people in Sumner are under tho impression that the I'ire brigade Station is not 011 the t f < * 1 lc I ,ho " u list This idea is erroneous, the station is connected with the Borough Council offices, tho number being C4O. After the Council ofhccs close tho line is switched across to the Firo Station, so that residents arc in direct communication with tho Brigade. An instance of this misapprehension occurred recently, when a ring was received from Scarborough at the Sumner Clarago, with tho request that the Brigade be warned of a fire on Scarborough. Only by the merest chanco was there anyone at tho garage at the time, and he immediately got into telephonic communication with tho station. The members of the Brigade havo recently reopened their bil-liard-room, thero being 21 members at present. Facilities aro available for either billiards or snooker on tho fullsizo table, and those awaiting their turn to play may pass tho time by playing cards. Cribbugo boards aro also provided. Later it is' intended to introduce a flying fifty billiards tournament, the proceeds of which will bo devoted to the coinpetiticfci fund. The Brigade's annual danco will be held in the Town Hall. A large number of guests aro expected, and cards will bo provided for those who do not dance. During the evening long-service medals will be presented to Superintendent J. Carter (45 years), Foreman J. Merritt (29 years), Foreman J. Williams (28 years), whilo five service bars and threo medals are also to bo awarded.

Rugby Football. Last Saturday tho President's 2 team played a drawn and pointless game against Bromley, before a good attendant of local residents, who witnossed one of tho best games seen at Sumner for a long period. Tho forwards of both teams were evenly matched, while the local backs were slightly better than their opponents. However, many opportunities wore lost through some of the backs trying to do too much on their own, and combination will have to be developed considerably before the team can expect to finish at the top of the competition.

The under seventeen team won its second match of the season by 9 points to 3, after an interesting game, in which tho local backs showed vastly improved form. Both tries were scored by Long, a promising wing three-quarter, while Trevean kicked a penalty goal. The latter's kicking has been a great asset to his team, and he is now showing consistent kicking form. This afternoon the President's 2 team will meet High School Old Boys at No. 4 Polo Ground, South Park, while the under seventeen team is drawn to play Y.M.O.A. at St. Leonard's Parlt

Hockey. Four members of the Redcliffs hockey team have been selected to go into training for the representative team—S. Mander, G. Sandford, E. Prebble, and H. Snooks. In view of the excellent form shown •by the team last Saturday, and in previous matches, this is hardly surprising. In a team whore every member is doing his fair share it is difficult to individualise, but in last Saturday's game against 'Varsity, R Thompson, S. Mander, and H. Snooks were outstanding.

Association Football. In view of the run of non-suecess which the Sumner Club has had, the senior team's display against Western last Saturday was very creditable, and, to use the expression of the. coach, the team played "wonderful football." H. Jackson, at centre half, played a very fine game, and has proved himself a great addition to the team, while his experience is extremely valuable to members. H. Stoneman, at inside half, R Peters, right half, and M. Peterson, right full-back, were all outstanding, and in the absence of the regular goal-keeper. T. Smithy took his position and acquitted himself remarkably well. A further series of euchre parties will be commenced at Mr Phillips's residence, 36 Dryden street, on" Monday evening

Ladies' Hockey Club. The following teams have been selected to represent the Redcliffs Ladieß' Hockey Club this afternoon:—Junior A v. Aranui, at Linwood Park, at 3 p.m.:— Misses Eula Shaw, Rae Boyle, Winnie Adcock, Joy Purchas, Noel Bates, Daphne Anthony, Joyce Tooley, Kathleen Thompson, Mae Matthews, Roma

Bailey, Gladys Bates. Emergency— 1 Monica Burns. Junior B v. Technical B, at Lin wood Park, at 1.30 p.m.:—Misses Monica Rich, Muriel Hobson, Alma Rich, • Dora Lawaon, Doreen Olliver, Lora Roswell, Marjorie Truscott, Jean Matthews, Kitty O'Sullivan, Kathleen Steele, Botty Gibbs, and Marjorie Roswell. All players are askec to be on the ground at least ten minutes before the game commences. Junior A players are especially asked to be present at the beginning of the Junior B game, as photographs of the teams will bo taken; and teams for the six-a-side tournament on the King's Birthday will also be selected. Sumner Templars. The weekly meeting of the Sumner Pride Temple was held in the Methodist Sunday Schoolroom, the C.T., SisB. Sexton, presiding, Bro. Baxter being superintendent. A vote of condolence was passed to Sister E. Newman in the death of her father. It was announced that the concert, postponed from May 29th, will be held in June. The winners of the last competition were Sisters Parsons and Rutherford. The programme was T.T.T. night and some useful information was revealed in connexion with the juveniles, as far back as 1871, and the revised pledge, as from 1872. Ked cliffs Templars. The weekly meeting of the Ever Onward Juvenile Temple was held in the Redcliffs public school, Bro. J. Graham, C.T., presiding. One candidate was initiated. Miss Henderson gave a very interesting address on Good Templary in India. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. It was announced that

next week's programme would consist of comic clippings and games. The Proposed Federation. The secretary of the Sumner Businessmen's Association (Mr F. J. Adcock) reports that one or two of the local bodies concerned have not yet replied to. the circular letter sent out by his Association with reference to the proposed formation of a federation of the various local bodies. Until every local body replies a date for a meeting cannot be arranged. Mothers' Union. The Rev. E. C. W. Powell presided over a meeting of the Sumner-Redcliffs branch of the Mothers' Union, held this week. The resignation of Mrs E. C. W. Powell, as enrolling member, was received with regret, and Mrs H. J. Marriner was elected to the position. A number of gifts for the Te Waipoumanu Maori Girls' School wero brought by members. On behalf of the members Mrs H. J. Marriner presented Mrs E. C. W. Powell with a Jacobean oak tea waggon and a crystal bowl. Mrs Powell suitably replied. Social Evening. On Thursday a very pleasant flag five-hundred evening was spent by members and friends of the Sumner Croquet Club at the residence of Mrs Gorton, the Esplanade, Sumner. There was a large attendance, several members of the Redcliffs Club being present. The programme provided ample entertainment, everybody enjoying th. excitement of the games. The prize-winners were:— Mrs G. Gosset, Mrs Gorton, and Mr W. EL Browq. The latter generously handed back his prize for competition , fit the next card evening. At the close

I of the competitions, Mr G. E. Claydon referred to the work done so> well by | the hostesses —Mesdames T. F. Chambers and H. D. Bates—and proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to' Mrs Gorton for the use of the room. Those present were:—Mr and Mrs T. F. Chambers, Mr and Mrs C. £. Claydon, Mr and Mrs A. Graham, Dr. and Mrs G. Gosset, Mrs E. Chapman, Mrs Reid, Mrs T. Gough, Mrs F. Truscott, Mrs D. Coleman, Mrs S. East, Mrs Thompson, Mrs R. Mitchell, Mrs C. Crosby, Mrs T. E. Whitfield, Mrs Gale, Mrs G. F. Allen, Mrs A. A. Cheshire, Mrs H. D. Bates, Mrs E. G. Johnson, Mrs Gorton, Miss Truscott, Miss G. Bates, Miss D. Lawson, Miss M. Wood, Miss D. Wood, Miss N. Bates, Messrs C. Truscott, W. H. Brown, P. Truscott, and K. Coleman. Bifle Shooting. There was a good attendance at the Tegular practice night of the SumnerRedcliffsWomea's Miniature Rifle Club. The brooch competition for the

seniora resulted as foliojjfjßj Whitfield 68, Miss F. E. AE«jJSgS| C. Corser 65, 66; Miw M»*ggpi 65, 65; Mrs G. Jeraid Vaughan 65; Miw C. Miss B. Cornwall won •" button. ■ ' * Next week the targets wiß rlfl for the fortnightly trophy. General New- Jj|| Tha amount of sunstma Clifton, Sumner, for JJffl the 25th instant, was 33 utes, as against 26 hours 25 the City. The total for °5vSH| ending on the same date 45 minutes, at Sumner, and 5 minutes in the City. -■