SUMNER RIPPLES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11359, 10 April 1915, Page 11

SUMNER RIPPLES.

[Fkom Ot'K CoiUIESPOXDKNr.] TIDES FOR NEXT WEEK. High Water.

FOOTBALL CLUB. The following .members represented the Sumner Football Club in tho annual match, which was played against Redclifr; this afternoon: —G. LindiOisS. R.. Marquet, T. Homer, ID. Vernall, B. Blazey, O. TOute, L. Wilson, J. *Vuson, J3. Large. R- Piercey. S. ttirite,.N. Vernal I, F. Stevenson, T. Chitty, . Law son. > This evening the club is holding a .'■moke concert- in the CadCTia tea rooms. ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY.^ The Sunuier branch of the Royal Life Saving Society sent a deputation, consisting of Messrs A. Allender and J. Miller (.honorary secretary)> to wait upon the Head Centre committee at their meeting which was held last Thursd'av evening at tlie Municipal Baths, Christchnroh.. the object being t-o make an appeal for financial assistance. Tl"? deputation explained that the Sumner branch had lost, their best members, chiefly owing to the war. In addition to .this, the season had not been a- favourable one, as the sumrnei had .been a cold one. The Head Centre committee*, after discussing the matter for some time, decided to gjaut the Sumner branch a sum of £ls. BANK HOLIDAY. Last Monday being bunk holiday, e verv largo crowd took advantage of the perfect weather to visit Sumner. At fairly early hour the.trams were well filled, "and by midday there was a record gathering ol pleasure-seekers. In the evening the launches which had been competing at the Port Levy regatta came in over the bar. Although there we,re a fair number of spectators to see them pass. there was little excitement. as in previous years, tho bar boil! •X perfectly calm and in good order for crossing. ' jSPEBD LAUNCHES. | [t. is reported that- the speed launch P.D.Q., if the weather proves favournble, will on Sunday attempt to break the record established by the Active for tire run to Akuroa and back. The • Active's time -.va!, tfbr 57min there and back. The speed launch Disturber, built this season for Mr Y\ . It. .Downer by Messrs Fleming ami (A*., of t.'hnsieliitrch. is how well known on tin- Ks- | x?ir.ry. Sh.e has had a most successful racing career lip to the present, having i Ken ten all local opponents. All* W. H. ! Downer has now issued a challenge to i the owner of the Fl<vnvin.a. the fastest,

boat in Auckland and the holder ot the Now Zealand speed championship. Tile Disturber is to In" 1 shipped ior Auckland on Wednesday. SI'MNIOU. BANDAGE OOMMITTKI-:. The Sumner Bandage Committee wish 10 acknowledge the following donations. which have been received during the wet-«k. Flower stall (per Miss "Bain). ,Ss: \tr» F. Smith, material Miss Bain, material: .Mrs . Tait, material : Miss M. Allan, knitted .•ear! ; Anonymous, unbleached calico. As tlie present committee will be disbanding shortly owing to the members leaving Sumner they "uill be glad if those Who have taken out work will return it as anon a.-? possible. Mrs Lino, the wii'o of Dr Line, has consented to carry on the work and will take over the material, etc.. in hand. about April 20. The committee hope that those who hare so kindly assisted, them will support/ Mrs Line in a like manner. PAROCHIAL FUND. A meeting of tin? committed of tho Parochial Fund in connection with AH Saints' Church was held on Wednesday aftornooij at the residence of the honorary secretary. Airs H. J. Marrinor. Mrs* Mackenzie Gibson presided. It was derided to buy a now* hymn-book for use at the ore an. and sis psalms for the choir and also to have the organ overhauled.

a.m. p.m. Sunday I.'2 7 1.49 Monday 2.10 2.31 Tuesday 2.51 3.12 Wednesday 3.33 3.54 Thursday . 4.16 4.' 3(3 Friday .1.33 5.20 Satu relay 5.43 6. 7