PAPANUI NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20026, 6 September 1930, Page 6

PAPANUI NEWS.

Amalgamation -Proposal. At a meeting of the Papanui Beautifying Association a deputation comprising Messrs J. 11. Reynolds, J. E. Yates, F. Mulholland, and C. Butcher, of tho Horticultural Society, attended with a proposal that the two bodies should amalgamate. Mr Reynolds said that at a recent moeting of the Horticultural Society a motion had been carried unanimously in favour of the amalgamation. He had been connected with the Society for the past six years. Each year a very successful show had been held. During that period his society had raised over £IOOO, but had nothing tangible to show for it. lie was convinced that il' tho two societies joined hands the shows could bo run to raiso funds to assist in beautifying the dsitrict. Mr Mulholland said it seemed foolish that tho two societies should be attempting to carry out tho same work. Although tho shows had been successful they were doing no good to tho district. Some people made a business of tho shows. Their one object was to make money, and after winning a certain number of prizes, launched out as amateur nurserymen. Mr Mulholland said ho was greatly impressed by the work dono by tho Beautifying Association and would like to help. Mr Yates said that when the Horticultural Society was formed it was known as the Papanui Horticultural and Beautifying Society, but unfortunately the beautifying part had fallen through. They had intended to beautify the station reserve, but the society not beiDg in a flourishing condition, the work had not been carried out. The Beautifying Association deserved credit Cor the present state of the reserve. Mr Yates also referrod to the garden competitions run by both societies, and "thought 'it would bo better if tho competitions were run by combined effort. ' Mr Butcher spoke on similar lines. Mr E. Egglestono i>aid tlio object appealed to him, but he askod: would tho two views harmonise? The object of tho Horticultural Society was to give prizes, whereas tho Beautifying Society desired that which gave tho most permanency and pleasure. After tho deputation had withdrawn, a long discussion followed. It w-as decided to reply that tho committee were sympathetic with tho proposal, but felt that tho missions of the two societies were so distinct that harmony would not result under amalgamation, and that the desired object would not bo attained.

A Park for Harewood. Members of the Harewood Cricket Club, at the annual meeting, spoke of the great need for a park in the district. Mr G. Shipley said there was groat difficulty in securing a suitable pitch for the playing of cricket. The class of farming carried on in Harewood tended to do away with paddocks laid down-in permanent grass. If the sports clubs had no grounds in which to play, the players naturally would drift away. He thought an endeavour should be made to secure a suitable park. The meeting was unanimous that an effort should be made, and a subcommittee, comprising Messrs 0. Shipley, F. Preece, and B. Watson was set up to go into the question, and solicit the support 6£ other sports bodies. Beautifying Association. The committee of the Papanui Beautifying Association held a meeting, when Mr Eggflestoli reported that Sir Heaton Rhodes had promised a number of shrubs for the Railway reserve, and the City curator had arranged to do the planting. Mr H. Tillman reported on the activities of the Christchurch Beautifying Association in regard to the proposal for the removal of fences on Papanui road. It was decided to write to tho Ranjierdale Home authorities suggesting the lowering of part of the fence on Papanui road. Mr Eggleston said that in this particular garden there were several beautiful tree ferns, and it was a great pity that they were hidden. St. Paul's Tennis Olub. The annual meeting of St. Paul's Tennis Club was held in the pavilion, the Rev. W. H. Orbell presiding over a good attendance. The annual report showed that the membership had doubled during the year. The club was in a strong financial position, having a credit of over £lO. The reduced subscription had been sufficient to meet all expenses. The courts were all in splendid order. Strangers still continued to use the courts, and it might be advisable to . take in the nets, or elect a committee to undertake the supervision of tho

courts. Provision should be made to cater for the school children, many of whom were keen tennis enthusiasts. The club handicap trophies had been . woo l>y:—Singles, R. Cartner and Miss L. Moore; wen's doubles, 11. Tillman and B. Bank.-: combined doubles, 11. Tillman and Miss L. Moore. The ladies' doubles had not been finished. A dismission tpok place as to whether to enter a team in tho Suburban competition, or to arrango for a, series of matches with tho Belfast, Bryndwr, Papanui, and Waimairi Clubs. Action was deferred until a later A nominal subscription of 2s Cd for Biblo Class scholars was fixed, subject to conditions regarding time and play. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, tho Rev. \V. 11. Orbell; vice-presidents, Messrs W. A. Wilson and C. T. Read; club captain, Mr J. Mawson; lady captain, Mrs Taylor; committee: Messrs H. Tillman, J. Neeve, F. S. Woods, Misses N. Moore and R. Hookham; secretary, Mr R. Cartner; treasurer, Mr J. Mawson; auditor, Mr F. W. Dunnage; delegate to C.L.T.A., Mr E. Cartner. The opening day was fixed for Saturday, September 20th. Waimairi School. Mr A. llaynes presided at the monthly moeting of tho Waimairi School Committee. Others present were: Messrs G. Radford, C. Claridgc, A. E. Fullwood, Longlcy, K. Eansley, It. Pepper, Mcsdaines Smith and Morrin. It was reported that tho break-up concert had resulted in a net profit of £l4 (is, and it was decided to thank all wlio had assisted to make the concert a success. It was decided to call tendors for the work of improving the school grounds. Papanui School. The Papanui School Committee met on Wednesday evening. Present: Messrs W. Sandford (chairman), C. Dyer, S. Craighead, T. Joal, L. Claridgc, F. Claridge, J. Cains, D. Donald, and G. Wray. An endeavour is to be made to hold the postponed concert tho third week in September. The school inspector's report wag considered satisfactory. It was decided to oppose any alteration to the schedule of school holidays, and to strongly oppose the alteration of time, as embodied in the Hon. T. K. Sidey's Bill. General. Sinco the dog was destroyed a fortnight ago at Mr Cains, Northcoto road, no further losses of poultry havo been reported. Last Monday, howover, a fox terrier broke into a rabbit hutch in St. James's avenue, and killed one of the pets. Tho Waimalri Tennis Club will start its season with a credit balance of £BO. It is stated that a well known local business man will be a candidate at tho forthcoming Tramway Board elections. Misses Mabel Rirkerbv and Esmn Tapper returned on Wednesday from an enjoyable ten <lnys' holiday with friends at Parnassus.