RICCARTON WHISPERS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11669, 8 April 1916, Page 11

RICCARTON WHISPERS.

[Faou Oub CoaxaspoxDßHT.] A concert,is to be held in-the Town Hall on Wednesday- evening nest. The items " will he. given by Mr Ernest Firth's concert party, and the proceeds will be in aid of No. 8 Queen candidate. (Wesi .and Suburbs). The concert should prove very successful;, as tickets are in great demand, and can be obtained from.rthe Borough Council office, - pr v any of , the committees.. . . • - A" presentation of a safety razor and sleeping bag was made by the staff of Everybody's Theatre to Mr Alfred Weir, - pianist, who left on Wednesday night for Trentham. The presentation was made by Mr H. Waters, manager, and Colonel Cooper spoke on behalf of the directors Jn. appreciation of Mr Weir's patriotic action. • # # #. f Residents ifnll sympathise, with the relations of' the late Mr Matthew Cowan, of Harper Street, Riccarton, who met with a fatal accident last Thursdayy while driving a mqb of cattle on the Kiccarton Road. Riccarton residents have for many years protested against the driving of stock, and the Borough. Council passed by-laws which .the Court of* Appeal said were " unreasonable."* V '■ The Riccarton and Woolston Social Democratic Parties, played a cricket match at Woolston Park last Saturday ufternoon, the visiting team being successful. -The local team entertained the visitors at a social and dance in the Druids' Hall in the evening. The Mayor(Mr Graham) welcomed the visitors, and Mr T. J. Stokes responded behalfi a most ;, enjoyable: afternoon and evening being spent. The Wharenni Men's .Swimming Olnb 'held its final meeting this' week, when the balance-sheet was presented and passed, the balance of £1 8s being handed over, to the Bath Committee. • - v\- •• V The TJpper Riccarton Oddfellows' Lodge- has d&eided to start Saturday evening dances, the opening night being next Saturday, V .. Privates' D. Jones and 0. Gaskell, of the Twelfth Reinforcements, who were on final-leave, were entertained by their friends of z ßussley Road, Upper Riccarton, and each presented with" a safety' razor , outfit! and also, on behalf of. their 'late; employer (Mr H. W. Kitchingham) with a wrislet watch each. .•••- I regret to again- have to draw the attention of the Tramway Board to the fact, that while the Clyde Road :ars are practically running empty to and from the city, many passengers are iraiting at Church corner. The longdistance passengers are the ones who proyideltne revenue, but are the least considered by the board.

Nominations for the Wharenui School Committee close on Monday evening at 8 p.m., with the chairman, Mr F. G. Coombs, Peverel Street.

The Johnston family at Yaldhurst are doing their 6hare towards sending men to the front. One son and two grandoens have_ already gone, while another one is doing his best to get into the Aviation Corps.

The Upper Riccarton Ladies' Hookey Club held its a'nnual dance in the Oddfellows' Hall-on Thursday evening, and it proved a great, success, the hall being filled to its utmost capacity. was supplied by Mr Reg Woods, while Mr R. Wilson proved an efficient M.C. During the" evening Mr Brooks gave jv violin solo, which was much appreciated. Dancing was kept up till 2 a.m. .

The many friends of Mr E. G. Staveley will be sorry to know that he is laid aside with a serious illness. Mr Stavelev is a well-known auctioneer and chairman of the Saleyards Company. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

A movement is on foot to start a W.E.A- class within the borough, and it is to be hoped that residents will do their utmost to support this step in education matters. A meeting is to be held.shortly to discuss the matter, and as the W.E.A. is non-political and nonsectarian, it should command the support of a large number of residents.