SUMNER ITEMS.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20274, 27 June 1931, Page 12

SUMNER ITEMS.

LIGHTHOUSE ROAD. •The top road, from Evans's Pass to. the Lighthouse, although closed to traffic, is quite usable, and this fact was evidenced when a car was scon there recently. A gate at tho entrance at Evans's Pass is padlocked, but evidently in this instance tho difficulty was ovorcome by lifting tho gate off the hinges. This road, although frequently used by t-rampers, is not so well known as it might be, and the very easy grade should be an incentive to its more frequent use. Gas Reticulation. To illustrate the damage caused to gas-pipes through contact with blue clay, a specimen of gas main taken from Estuary road, Redcliffs," was submitted to the Borough Council at its last meeting by the Gas and Electrical Engineer (Mr A. A. Cheshire). Corrosion was very evident, and if the sample shown by Mr Cheshire can be taken as a guide it seems that in parts of the borough extensive renewal of piping will -be required in a very short while. Pound. Scheme. To appoint canvassers and collectors a meeting organised by Mr F. J. Glaekin will be held in the Town Hall on Monday evening at 7.45, and a similar meeting convened by Mr .A. Holden will be held in Redcliffs this evening. A meeting of the executive will bo held on Tuesday evening, and it is hoped to hold the first collection on July 4 th, Forensic Club. Owing to bad weather conditions the dobate set down for last Tuesday evening was postponed. The next debate will be held on July 7th, the subject being: "That that portion of tho national revenue now secured through Customs duties should be replaced by tho collection of income tax, etc., on local industries protected by a prohibitive tariff." The chairman will be Mr IV Ellis. Messrs J. S. Barr and *L. 11. Fee will speak to the motion, and Messrs J. Rhodes and E. Hullett against it. Bowling Club. The annual meeting of the Sumner Bowling Club will bo-held in the pavilion on Monday-evening. Hockey. The following will represent the fiedcliffs Ladies' Hockey Club this afternoon Junior A v. Aranui at Linwood Park at 1.30 p.m.—Misses E. Shaw, Mavis Rich, M. Ilobson, N. Bates, M. Truscott, M. Rich, J, Tooley, K. Thompson, D. Olliver, R. Bailey, and G. Bates. Emergency: F. Peachy. B team y Technical A at Linwood Park at 3 pm.—Misses A. Rich, D. Anthony, J. Matthews, J. .Potts, K. Sullivan, T. Longuet,' L. Alexander, M. Lawson, D. Pye, M. Jlorris, and D. Baunton. The Men's Club will be represented by the following:— Junior A v. Trinity at 'Hagley Park No. 2—W. Perfect, V. Etheridge, E. Woods, E. Tutill, H. Le Page, J. Cochrane, P. Truscott, A. Bates, K. Vogari, P. Dixeyj and C. Talbot. Emergencies: A. Grafton and A. Prangnell. Third grade v. Selwyn at Hagley Parlt,No. 1-rrO. Matthews, R. -Grafton, I. Sutherland, F. Waters, K. Beaumont, C. J. Smith, R. Gray,. J. Graham, J'. Williamson, F. Pync, and G. Parke. Emergencies: C. Wing, H. Stevens, and J. Grimley. .

Hockey Club Dance. As a result of a very successful danc«f held in the Community Hall, the funds of the Eedcliffs Hockey Club will benefit considerably. The hall was prettily decorated in the club colours of brown and rod.. During the evening Monte. Carlo and lucky spot dances were held, the former; being won by Miss Gwen Geo and Mt J. Coleman, and the latter by Mr P. MihOgue and partner. Among those present were Mesdames H. W. Rogers, R. G. Bailly, and Leonard llulston, : Misses Eoipa Bailey, Dorothy and Gwen Stanton, Kathleen Blackwell, Gladj's and Noel ' Bates, Jean Mathews, Margie Ward, Margie Hill, Betty Coe, Dulcie Pyc, Colleen Cook, Jessie Jolly, Ariel Anderson, Ina Cooper, Aileen and . Audrey Dawe, Estelle Mitchell, Constance and Ivy "Willie, Marie and Gwen Gee, E. Williams, H. Orrey, Freda Reese, Thelma and Lexio Fisher, Marion Cameron, Norma and Patricia Buckley, Jean Morel, Molly Ormandy, Bona Smith, M. Truscott, and M. Rich. Rugby Football. -Last Saturday the Sumner Rugby Football Club's third grade team met and defeated Richmond by six points to three. Tries" were scored for Sumner by Manihera and Craig. Owing to the wind restricting concerted action by the backs the game was confined to the forwards. In : the first half, with the wind in their favour, Suinne'r scored two tries, both as a result of "concerted movements by. the forwards, who were superior to their opponents throughput the game. In the second half Sumner was on/ the defensive, but because of the local team's sound defence, Richmond were able to score only ono try. The fifth grade team won by eighteen points to three; Tries were "scored by Hawera, Long, Mathews, and Minogue, while Trevean kicked a fiold goal and' converted one try. To-day, at St. Leonard's square, the third grade team plays Linwood, who are leading in the competition. As the local side is playing well they should be able to extend their opponents. Tho fifth grade team has a bye, and tho under 16 team plays Sydenham at Polo Ground No. 8. • Volunteer Piro Brigade. At a meeting of tho committee of the Fire Brigade, held on Wednesday evening, Mr J. O'Neill submitted a report on the annual dance. The" report stated that there was a record attendance, the sum of £32 being raised. It was decided to place on record the Brigade's appreciation of the splendid way in which residents supported the social. Arrangements for tho dance to be held in the Town Hall on July 25th for unemployment relief were discussed. It was stated that the free use of the hall had been granted by the Council and that four hundred tickets had been printed. Unemployed men would assist in disposing of these, and members of the Brigade Would also canvass the borough. > Association Football. - The following team will play for the junior team against Thistle at Ensor's road to-day, at 2A.5 p.m.—Smith, McGiffcn, Neville,' Empson, Trevean, Stoneman, Boyce, Williams, Benwicko, Lee, and Murray. Reserve: Henley.. At a meeting of the executive held ou Thursday evening it was decided to hold a caM civening on July 13th, and thereafter every four, weeks.