NEW BRIGHTON NOTES

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20986, 14 October 1933, Page 4

NEW BRIGHTON NOTES

LAWN TENNIS At a meeting of the committee of the New Brighton Tennis Club, at which Mr W. M. Sexton presided, a decision of importance was reached. It was decided to admit certified High School pupils to the amenities of the club at the nominal fee of 5s per annum. A match committee, consisting of Messrs W. M, Sexton, K. Hardie, and V. Jensen was set up to arrange a schedule of home and away matches. Moya Sexton, who is a first-year pupil, decided two weeks ago to attempt to climb the school tennis ladder, The rules permit a player to challenge anyone within three rungs above, and as Moya Sexton was in the ninth position she challenged the sixth, third, and top members and defeated them all in turn. Social Evenings. Mrs Campbell and Mr L. W. 'Besley were the successful players at the progressive whist evening, held in the bowling club pavilion. The result of the aggregate for both the school committee's card evenings was announced on Thursday. Mrs A. Robinson was the winner. Those securing prizes on Thursday were Mesdames G. Cattermole and J. Phillips, and Messrs L. R. Hurrell and P. T. Tindall, whilst Mr J. Morton won the competition. Beturned Soldiers' Association. The local sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held its half-yearly smoking concert on Thursday in the club room. There was an attendance of about GO and an enjoyable evening was spent. Mr F. Sibley was' in the chair and Mr Carl Diehl at the piano. Items were given by Messrs Sid. Gibbs. H. McGregor, W. Leggitt. G. Marsh, and J. Tini. Croquet. The fortnightly card afternoons held in the croquet club pavilion have ceased for the season. The club, which last year entered one team only for the junior flag competition held under the auspices of the Canter-bux-y Croquet Association, has this year entered two teams, one in section A (six bisques or over), and one in section B (eight bisques or over).

St. Faith's Men's Club. The St. Faith's Men's Club entertained members of the sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers* Association in the Parish Hall. Chess, card, and draughts competitions were contested. The visitors won by a small margin. Methodist Church. The members of the Methodist Bible Class will hold a "back to childhood" social on October 25 in aid of its funds. At the quarterly meeting, held on Thursday, in the Wesley Church, East belt, of the Methorist Circuit, the leaders conveyed a unanimous invitation to the Rev. S. Bailey to remain in the circuit for another year. Bowls. The mid-week bowlers did not open their season on Wednesday last as arranged, as it v/as found too early in the bowling season for visiting players to attend. Entries for all championship events close with the secretary (Mr Les. Lawrence) on October 21. Spring Flower Show. The takings at the spring flower show held by the school committee amounted to more than £4O, which is approximately the same as the figure for last year. Mrs Millington (organiser to the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) visited the school and presented Nancy Sutton with a book for the exhibition of the best cared-for animal in the show. Farewell Party. The pupils of Form IV. of the local District High School gave a farewell party recently at the home of Dorothy [Moses, Lonsdale street, the guest of honour being Betty Hickson, who is leaving with her parents to reside in Australia. A pleasant time was spent in games and competitions, and on behalf of the teachers and pupils Ngaire Cattermole presented gifts of stationery and perfume.

NORTH BEACH A very successful flag 500 evening was held on Thursday in Mrs N. McGillivray's hall, which had been lent for the evening. The gathering was organised by Mrs R. H. Mahan in aid of the funds of the North Beach Brownies, and she was assisted by a committee. Mrs N. McGillivray was in charge of the play. The winners were: Mrs Ralph Stringer, Mrs R. D. Kennedy, Mr W. Kennedy, and Mrs T. Hodgson, Mrs Geo. Wear, and Mr R. H. Mahan. Among those present were Miss I. Leaver, Mr and Mrs N. McGillivray, Mr and Mrs R. H. Mahan, Mrs W. J. Whitford, Mrs W. Leverett, Mr and Mrs E. Farrier, Mr and Mrs T. E. Welsh, Mr and Mrs W. Smith, Mr and Mrs L. Uren, Mr G. Wear, Mr and Mrs F. Norrie, Mr and Mrs H. A. Jack, Mrs R. Parker, Mr and Mrs R. Stringer, Mr and Mrs W. East, Mrs N. Neylon, Mr J. N. Clarke, Miss C. Aston, Miss E. Ruxton, Mr and Mrs W. Kennedy, Mrs R. Kennedy, Mrs C. E. Strahan, Mrs T. Hodgson, Mrs J. E. Smith, Miss H. Archbold, Mrs S. Hamilton, and Mrs A. Jones. Burgesses' Association. A new burgesses' association, to be known as the Waimairi Beach Pro*gress League, is in process of formation to advance the interests of the district north of Beach road, and the district known as Ascot, on the west side of Racecourse road. The decision to form' the association was made at a meeting of ratepayers held in Mr Florance's house last Monday night to discuss rating matters. The inaugural meeting is to be held at Mr Florence's house on Monday evening. This body will be in no way opposed to the existing North Beach League, but will co-operate with it. Entrance to the Beach. Mr W. P. Spencer reported at the meeting of ratepayers that the Waimairi County Council intends forming a corduroy approach on to the beach at Beach road. A similar approach has already been made at the Waimakariri end of the beach so that before very long motor-cars will be able to travel on to the beach in safety and enjoy a run along the beach for several miles, making a round trip to the city.

When the Auckland-New Plymouth night express first commenced operations a month ago passengers by sleeping car were expected to leave their berths immediately on the train's arrival at New Plymouth. This was inconvenient for passengers, who usually did not desire to forsake comfortable berths for chilly*'streets at 6 o'clock in the morning. Now, however, arrangements have been made whereby passengers may retain possession of their berths until 8 o'clock. The sleeping car is merely shunted on to a siding, where passengers may rest at ease. A report to this effect was made by the New Plymouth stationmaster, Mr W. G. Stewart, at a meeting of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce. The privilege of remaining an hour or two longer in their berths is said to be greatly appreciated by travellers.