NEW BRIGHTON NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20250, 30 May 1931, Page 7

NEW BRIGHTON NOTES.

TIDES. It will be high tide at 2.38 a.in. and 2.57 p.m. on the beach to-day, and 3.23 a.m. and 3.41 p.m. in the river. Tomorrow: 3.15 a.m. an* 3.32 p.m. on the beach, and 3.59 a.m. and 4.16 p.m. in tlio river. Good Templars. The fortnightly mooting of the Union Temple No. 16 was held in the Band Hall on Tuesday evening last. Chief Templar Bro. Gilbert Laird prodded Over a good attendance. Bro. McFadzion was welcomed back to the Lodge. The final results for the copper trail wore as followu:—Blue Ist, . gold 2nd, red 3rd, mauve 4th, the teams bringing in £3 7s lOd. The superintendent arranged a games competition, the captains being Sisters Mathews, Payn, Cattermole, and Moses and Bros. Laird, Wilkins, E. Pockson, and J. Hay. The'Bawhiti Junior Lodge No. 8 met at the close of the Union Temple with a good attendance of members. One iiew candidate was initiated, and the installation of officers was held. The silver and gold degrees were taken by several mombers. It was decided to invite the members of the Philipson KechabitO Tent to the next meeting. Hockey. The following teams will represent the Bawhiti Ladies' Club to-day:-^-Senior B v. Hornby, at Hornby, at 2.45:—8. Cook, M. Turner, A. Moses, M. A.' Moses, E. Burns, H. Ward, E. Shamy, V. Patten, M. Hill, M. Moses, and E. Cattermole. Junior A v. Lincoln, at North Park, at 3 p.m.—J. Head, J. Bennie, F. Mortimer, E. Driver, P, Weavers, E. Mttirson, B. Woodyett, E. Mortimer, L. Lachlan, T. Burgess, W. Thomas, and M. Conyers. Social Evenings. The committee of the New Brighton Bowling Club hejd another well-attend-ed and enjoyable whist evening on Tuesday, the successful players being Miss Oldberry, and Mrs H. Ardern, and Messrs F. Barrett and L. Lawrence. The funds of the club are being considerably augmented by the proceeds from these even-, ings, which the club will continue • throughout the winter. The South Brighton Progress League held a very enjoyable social in the South Brighton Hall on Tuesday even- , ing, a large crowd attending. Games and dances were enjoyed, Mr and Mrs Hulme winning the lucky spot and Mrs H. Robinson and Mr E. Chegwin winning the "musical chairs" game. Music was provided by Mr E. Chegwin and Mr Brookes. The M.C.'s were Mr E. Campbell and Mr J. Orsborne, It is proposed to run these socials on the last Tuesday in every month with a view to bringing the Bouth Brighton people together. Mr H. Eobinson and Mr E. A. Eobinson will give the next social. * Members of the New Brighton branch of the Plunke't Society held an enjoyable social during the week, the winners of the competitions being Mrs Slater and Mr E. Fox. The next similar evening will be held at Mrs Throp's residence. v . Volunteer Ptee Brigade. ■■ Members of the New -Brighton Volunteer Fire Brigade held their annual smoke concert, Superintendent W. H. Stokes presiding over a full attendance, After the loyal toast, Foreman J. F. Stokes, in proposing the toast of "The Mayor and Councillors," drew attention to the large number of scrub fires the brigade had attended during the year. If the by-law making ownera of sections dear them was rigidly enforced it would lessen this type of fire besides making a considerable saving in the running of the tire engine. The speaker said that during the'recent Council elections an impression had been given that the brigade was not in favour of a Fire Board for the district. With aU due respect to the Council, he knew the Brigade would prefer the 1 jurisdiction of such a Board. •• Replying to the toast, the Mayor said that a certain amount of unfair criticism had beett; levelled at the Brigade. Good work had been fione. all by voluntary service. In connexion with the scrub fires, the Council had taken a case to Court to test the validity of its bylaw making owners clear their sections of scrub. Ho hoped that a high pressure water system would be installed in the borough in the near future. Crs. S. J. B. Bargrove and E, L. Smith, chairman and ex-chairman-of the Fire Prevention Committee? also repliod ; to the toast. Other toasts honoured j were the "New Brighton Fire Brigade," "United Flro Brigades Association," "Canterbury Provincial Fire Brigades' Association," "The Press," and "The Ladies." Items were contributed by Messrs E. Gallaeher, J. Laarenson, and Beg. Woods (accompanist). Other visitors at the function In-, eluded Crs. J. S, Ainsworth, W. S. Bussell, T. E, Thomson, B. E. Holloway, E. A. Eobinson, Superintendent 0. W. Tyler (president of the U.F.8.A.) and ex-engineer W. Hall. Association, Football. The New Brighton Senior' Association Football team will play Sumner on the Bawhiti Domain this afternoon, J. Knight, of the local fifth-grade team, has been selected to represent Canter* bury in the team which will play Wellington, at Wellington, on June 3rd. Sailors' Society. The monthly mooting of the Now Brighton branch of the British Sailors' Society was held recently, there, being a good attendance. . Mrs Robins was elected treasurer. After the business of the meeting a whist tournament. was held, the prizes going to Mrs Arnst and. Mr .Purse. A vote of thanks was accorded the. hostess, Mrs MoOree, who served an enjoyable supper. Those present included :—Mr and Mrs McOree, Mr and Mrs Purse, Mr and Mrs Sherlock, Mr and Mrs' Whitoly, Mesdames Smith, Wilkerson, Hooker? Langley, Kobins, Baraett, Fugere, A*nott, Ward, Johnston, Misses Jewell, Skipworth, Oldberry, ftoonan, and Mr Bishop. Presbyterian Church. The leaders of the Young Men's Bible Classes from the City will be in a retreat at South Brighton over the weekend and will conduct the service at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening. Building pennitß. The return of building permits for April shows a decrease both ia the.number issued and tho value. The following table covering the last six year* affords a comparison:— Issued to April Permits. Valued at 30th. £ 19 25 .. n 5 05 1926 •• ~. 6 1735 •' 192 ? ... ..7 78 . • I°2B .. .. s ]277 -3999 ... ~ 13 us* 1030 .. ~ fi 460 - 19 31 .. . .. 4 435 Gvnsral «, Th o P" 6 «f the concert to aid of the Seont totiiUOng Fonda km a^eeMd

to realise approximately £lO. . Out of a total of 594 motor licenses Issued last year, only 206 had been renewed up to yesterday, afternoon. , Among the guests at the. New Brighton Cafe this week are -Mr and Mis? Mcßean (Christchurch), Mr Matson (Christchurch),' Mr Gullaman (Wellington)', and Mr and Mrs White (Dunedin). Mr A. R. Watson, postmaster at Now. Brighton, has returned from a holiday spent in Dunedin, Mrs W. Henry is staying with friends in Alhburton. NORTH BEACH NOTES. RUGBY. A frienftly was played betTFeen the middle-weight football teams from the North Breach School and the Mais Brighton* School. Tbe game resulted' in a win. for the Main Brighton team by 18 (four tries) to nil, Tries were seojred by Parker (2), Dqnoliue, and Ansley. For North Beach, Toon I and Stevens wero the outstanding ■ ■ : * Progress Loagne. Tho secretary of the Progress League has received an .offer from Mr A, W. Jones to supply tho water for the proposed picnio ground" at the back of the Ojione Buildings, and also'to pay i tho cost of laying on the water' by pipes from the well. The League is inviting members of the public who arc not members- of the League to attend the next meeting, which will bejueld on June Bth, At which, Messrs. Hughes; Mitchell, and Philpot-Crowther will address the meeting on the question of < Port Christchurch. HaUMSoliday. Residents of North Beach are gener-1 ally pleased that owing to an amend-1 ment in. the law in relation ■to shop hours the local butchers jvill be able to observo the Wednesday half-holiday,, the same as other shops, and remain open on Saturday. Considerable improvements arc being made on the river side of RivSr road between the transformer station and the Bower bridge, also to the track from the end of-OBaceconrso road to the river to enable the fire engine to pump j from the river, This work has been held up for a considerable time owing. i to $ shortage of suitable material. Teraonal. Mr and Mrs R. Snell are spending a hpliday in Wellington, Mr S. E. Hamilton, who underwent an operation in the Christchurch Hospital, is making satisfactory progress.