SUMNER RIPPLES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11763, 29 July 1916, Page 11

SUMNER RIPPLES.

(Fbom Ocra Cobbbspond^ct.]} TIDES FOR THE WEEK. High Water.

THE SOLDIERS. The oldest son of Mr F. S. Maddison has been spending final leave with his parents in Bury Street. He leaves to-night; ' Sergeant-Major E. B. Stevens left for camp on Wednesday. Before departing he paid a visit to the school and said good-by to the staff and to his old scholars. Mr Stevens has for a long time identified himself with Senior Cadet and Territorial work. He is a keen soldier and carries with him the best wishes of all. L. J. Griffiths and J. A. A. Short have volunteered for active service during tho week.

Mr , S. Franklin, who visited Sumner last January, writes to say that he joined the. forces in Egypt, just missing his brother by, a few days. Ho is now in Franco. Gunner Harry Fletcher, well-known to old niembers of the local C.D.C., ir> acknowledging ' locally forwarded papers, has returned to Franco after leave in England, whero he had been staying with mother at Mr and Mrs Guppy's. He stated that Sergeant Your.gman was at headquarters., while Sergeant Hi bell was still with the guns. Tlio old trio is still lit. • OBITUARY. Quito recently three of Canterbury's pioneers passed away in ' uer. The late Sir J. Rennio had availed himsell of health-giving seaside air on many occasions. Of late be

had failed very considerably, and his cud . was not unexpected The late Mr James Field had been a resident for about eight years in a homo he had built in Arnold Street. His active figure was-; well-known in the district and his demise was quite unexpected. Ho is survived by a widow, the second daughter of the lata Dt .Parkerson, of Christchurch, and four sons and seven daughters. The late Mrs Eliza Joyce was also a very well-known resident of Hard wicke Street. She arrived in Lyttel ton in the ship Mystery in 1859. Foi over twenty years she resided at Kowa Bush. Of a retiring disposition, sh had, by her kindly acta, endeared her self to all with whom sho came ' contact. She leaves two daugh to • and eleven grandchildren. Mr Geoi ( May, of Aiknian's Road, is a brother.

NATIONAL RESERVE.

Last Sunday was too wet for drill but the prospects for to-morrow are now very bright and a good muster is looked for During the week the rifle team defeated the "Christchurch Defence Rifle Club (nine men only) by 621 to 578. Amongst the best scores were: G. Cowper 67, R. Piercy 66 and H. Buttle 65. YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE. Next Saturday evening the members of the Young Helpers' League of Dr Barnardo's Homes will be entertained in the Borobgh School by Mr C. L. Wiggins, who has kindly promised to give one of his lantern entertainments. Prospective members aie also to be present fo r enrolment. Tho young helpers will all bring their boxes. These will be opened and the money forwarded through Mr C. E. Salter, to London. Air Wiggins's pictures are always popular. LIVERPOOL WORK. This week the borough has been circularised on behalf of the Liverpool. Fund,, especially for the gift afternoon on Tuesday next The idea of keeping the men in the trenches fit and happy is ouo that makes a powerful appeal to all, and from letters received it is quite evident'that the efforts made by the mothers and sisters are greatly .oppreniated by the boys. Tuesdays appeal is for such articles as condensed milk, sheets in tins, chocolate, iam, pickles,' soup, tablets, cheese .n tins, bovril, pipes, tobacco, socks, shirts, mittens, camphor, writing pads, Balaclavas,- mufflers. _ , . The evening sewing meeting lor this work is being discontinued for the present, as the ladies expressed a wish tc do twork in their own homes An appeal has been received for leather waistcoats for tha feixteentn and Seventeenth RomfoTOmor, s m about throe weeks. Iliese articles are to be made of leather and will be used by the men in the winter tune They are to cost /s 6d each. and a thousand are required. retarv of the Lady Liverpool Fund will be g'ad-to receive special donations foi this purpose. PERSONA L Mr and Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson left on" Wednesday for a trip to the Isoith Hand. Thoy expect-to be away about three months. . , Mr. Marenntolli and- «on have left for a three months visit to New South ir. Phinps-Black, the secretary of +ho Red Cross Committee, has l£«'u indisposed during the week. >l"> School for the Deaf reopened list Monday, with a full attendance. MOTHERS' UNION. The thirteenth annual meeting of the Sumner branch was held on Wednesday. Considering the inclement weather, the attendance was very good. The Rev J de IS. Galwey presided. Three new members were elected, and the election of officers resulted as follows President, Mrs Galwey; vice-pre-

sidents. Mesdames Cooper, E. G. Wood; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mrs H. J. Marriucr: committer Mesdames Smithson, W. W. 'Smith, J. Gibbs, J. B. Laurenson, S. Marrie, F. N. Buttla, Vesey, C. A. Ferguson, Fountain, Barber, W. G. Roherts and Miss Wood. The annua*, report stated that nine monthly meetings had been held and add resses given each month, except Maich. Indebtedness was acknowledged to the following speakers:— .Uesdames Morton, Newell, W. J. William'; and Cunnii:gton and the Revs J Paterson and W. J. Wiliianis. In-March the rnnual service of inercession was held. In May a house:oepers' afternoon, was arranged. . The rmmittee had met on four occasions. :! four corporate communions had

'en celebrated. Mrs Mackenzie GibI m, on leaving Suit ner. had resigned. ;ind Mrj Galwey elected president Mrs Gibson had presented a book containing the namos of nil the members who had passed through the Sumner branch. This year a record number of members was present at tho festival at Bishop's Court Mrs F. Pratt, who was for eight years a devoted secretary. had parsed to her rest, a wrentli being forwarded by the members. The interest in our link with Old Alresford had been maintained" by the interchange of letters, picture postcards, etc. The branch now numbered fiftveieht members. Tho absence of Mr* Fountain Barber through indisposition was greatly regretted. j SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE. The local guild is to meet in the Council Chambers on Mondny next at three o'clock.. With the splendid effort being made to. provide Christmas gifts for sailors there is important business on tho agenda paper FOR NE\V ZEALAND SAILORS. Last Monday a meeting of representatives, of • the various patriotic and ! other local societies was held at the residence of Mrs H. J. Marriner, when it was decided to hold a sor.al on August 1 to secure funds to purchase suitable articles to fill Christmas ditty bngs for our sailors on tne Pyramns. Philomel and Psyche. Entertainment and Supper Committees were set up. and so far everything has gone wellThe Women's National Reserve, who are responsible for this undertaking are fully alive to its possibilities, and the residents, realising what the Nary has done, will not let this appeal pa*s without doing it the fullest justice. Admission will be by silver coin, minimum one shilling, and the evening's amusement will consist of cards, and hat-trimming competition for men. RED CROSS CONCERT. In spite of the heavy weather last Saturday evening, the Red Cross coilcert was well patronised. The programme was heartily received. Items were contributed by Miss Lilian Wauchope, Miss Duicie Mitchell. Miss Mabelle R. Williams, Mr Sydney Brett. Mr Leslie Fleming, Mr Montague Gilmour and Mr Rbhert Malcolm. Mr Harold Rowe was accompanist. Homemade sweets were sold during the evening by Miss Dot Furguson and Miss Linsel Benson, while Miss Dorothy Bates and Miss M. Allen sold buttonholes. A most enjoyable evening was terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to all helpers, proposed by his Worship the Mayor. This effort of Mrs D. Bates will result in another £8 for the fund. The pocket knife for tho busiest ticket seller was wor: by Stanley Ashton. THE BAND. Tho more serious work of the band at practice last Monday was suspended when a deputation of ladies unexpectedly waited upon the conductor with a view to securing his assistance for Tuesday evening. The representations of the ladies received a. sympathetic hearing', and Mr Fenton willingly undertook to get sufficient men to play the residents to the Town Hall in sup-

port of the appeal being made for thaf men on our battleshipsMISCELLANEOUS.

The old tramway track now thrown f into disuse bv the building of the causeway is'being removed from the roadway at the eastern end 1 of the cliffs. This week a start was made with the playground area recently purchased by the Board of Education. The live fencing along Bury Street is to .be replaced by a post and wire fence, tho ground is to levelled, and an old division fence is to be taken out altogether. The whole will be a mosfc valuable addition to the present grounds

Thg present flourishing condition of the rockery at tho tramway bridge reflects great credit upon the generosity, foresight and taste of its builder. It ki a very pretty introduction to tho borough. SOMIJ LIGHT. The custom of the city-tired resident •to settle comfortably in the cars and read the latest news on the homeward journey, was rudely shaken on Wednesday evening, when an otherwise reputable and freshly painted trailer was discovered to be lit with hurricane lamp's' instead of the usual electrics. Our most; prominent citizens being aboard, the' situation was freely discussed. - \ VISITORS --J .During the past fortnight a couple or aquatic birds frequenting the rocks near the new causeway have attracted' a good deal of attention. Those who have rei-i gularly travelled the Toad <to the city for many years do not remember seeing such visitors in Sumner before A resident out fishing was struck with' a patch of what looked very like floating corks. in the distance. As the motor neared these it was found they were" penguins. Their ability to do a good ten miles an hour was soon demonstrat- ' ed by their diving and reappearing ser- . era! yards ahead. SUMNER GALA QUEEN. The audited balance-sheet of the Sum»| : ner Gala Queen is just- to band Tlia;' net., receipts are as follows; Girl Queen, con test, £212 ft? Id; Sumner Bowling Club, £6l 5s 7d; produce and flower stall, £54 2o 2d ; cash, subscriptions, £36 Os sd; school concert, £25 2d; tea stall, 1:21 8s Sd; sheep , guessing,, £l3 Is; Tramway Board, £§ Ms 2d; joy rides, £ll 10s oid ; sweets stall, £5 16s 9Jd; gala buttons. £5 0s 6d ; hoopla,-£5; Chinese jungle, £4 6s 6d; post office, £2; watch, suessing, £2 18s od; bowling alley, £l. 10s;.merry-go-round, £2 7s Id; swings, Ss; and menagerie race, 13s 3d. The net payments were—Toys, fl-agi?, caring, etc. £lO os 6d; advertising, £7 13s 7d. The total receipts were £SOB 12s lid, while the amount handed to the supervising treasurer of the No. 8 Queen was £455 17s lid.

Sunday . a.m. 3.59 p.m. 4.22 Monday . Tuesday 4.44 5.5 5.27 5.48 Wednesday 6.9 6.29 Thursday 6.49 7.10 Friday 7.31 7.53 Saturday 8.15 8.38