SUMNER ITEMS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20920, 29 July 1933, Page 5

SUMNER ITEMS.

SAND AT THE PIER. Several weeks ago there were distinctly promising signs of a great change in the piling up of the sancl near the pier. A succession of driving easterlies brought in their wake seas of unusual force, with the result that slowly but surely the framework of the pier was revealed after remaining hidden beneath a covering of sand for some considerable time. Much to everyone's disappointment the apparent removal of the sand appears tc have ceased in the meantime, and indeed, indications are that sand is once more being deposited there. A New Fire Engine. The members of the Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade are particularly anxious to secure the practical support of the residents in their efforts to obtain funds towards the purchase of a new fire engine. The present engine, purchased in 1921, has quite outlived its usefulness, and the brigade is labouring under a severe handicap on account of its lack of power and speed. It is estimated that a new engine would cost about £250 or £3OO. The members intend raising money themselves towards this object. Donations may bsent to the secretary, Mr J. H. O'Neill, Wakefield avenue. Volunteer Fire Brigade. A meeting of the Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Thursday evening. It was decided to send a team to the Canterbury provincial fire brigade's demonstration at Hanmer on Labour Day, and to enter for the following events:—One-man Gilbert memorial, three men event, four-men reel event, five-men carry event, four-men motor event. Rugby Football. Final arrangements have now been made for the FvUgby Football Club's annual dance, to be held next Wednesday. This is a very popular function in Sumner. To-day the fourth grade side plays Lin wood at Woolston Park, and the under 17 team plays Belfast at No. 30 South Park. Association Football. The Sumner Club's junior team is" scheduled to play Nomads B at Sumner this afternoon. The sixth grade A team plays Linwood at Hagley No. 2, and the B team plays Marist at Sumner. Forensic Club. Last Tuesday evening the weekly debate of the Forensic Club took the form of a teams' debate against the "Twenty" Club of Christchurch. Mr Douglas Smith presided. The motion, moved by the Sumner team, was "That the policy of Japan is aggressive, and will prove a menace to the peace of the Pacific." The visiting speakers were Mr R. Jones (leader), Miss Nicholls, and Mr Prebble. The Sumner representatives were Messrs W. S. i Burford (leader), B. R. Turner, and A. W. Jamicson. The judge, Mr E. W. White, gave his decision in favour of the Sumner Club's team. I Next week Mr J. H. Thomas will preside and the subject is "That the shorter working week is an economic necessity." The speakers will be Messrs D. C. Davie, Rex Hamilton. J. E. Tail. I and Rounsell. i Hockey. The Redcliffs Ladies' Club held a meeting last Monday evening. It was reported that Miss Jessie Brown, of Lyttelton, had worked a very iine supper cloth to be disposed of for the benefit of the club's funds. Miss Brown was thanked for her generous offer. It was decided to hold the annual dance next month at a date to be fixed later. Last Saturday's matches were postponed. To-day's games are: Senior B v. Technical A. at Hagley 4; junior (B) A v. Lyttelton A, at Monica Park i 2; junior (B) B v. Rawhiti, at Monica Park 2. The men's senior game will have a bearing on the result of the senior competition. Their match is against Trinity, the leaders, and as Redcliffs are at present in second place, a good game should result. Presentation. This evening in the Redcliffs Community Hall, a presentation will be made to Mr and Mrs H. Le Page, who have left Redcliffs. The evening will take the form of a euchre party and dance, and the presentation will be made by Mr H. Nettleton. president of the Redcliffs Burgesses' Association. Good Templars. The Chief Templar, Sister M. Ford-, presided over the weekly meeting of the Sumner Pride Lodge of Good Templars. Greetings were received from the Redcliffs Lodge. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Chief Templar, Bro. L. Clark; vice-Templar, Sister L. Ford; secretary, Bro. W. Whykes; assistant secretary, Bro. C. Mortimer; chaplain. Sister H. Ford; financial scribe, Bro. A. Saunders; tyler, Bro. E. Carter; marshal, Bro. E. Wislang; deputy-marshal, Sister E. Mortimer; guard, Bro. Ford; sentinel, Bro. H. Harvey; past Chief Templar, Sister M. Ford. Have you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy? If so a small advertisement in the classified section of "The Press" will be all you need. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d. — 6