BRIGHTON BREEZES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12101, 1 September 1917, Page 6

BRIGHTON BREEZES.

I EVENTS OF THE WEEK. [From Our Correspondent.] THE IX)AX AND PROGRESS. The niucli-discussed loan poll for South New Brighton took piuce 011 Thursday and restated in nearly a nine to one majority in favour of the proposal. It was apparent, "through the clay that the total voto would be small. The occasion served to again demonstrate the tact that then- should be voting 'facilities iv. the city for a poll in an outside municipality, such as New Brighton. In a short speech alter the result became known, the Aioyor (Air F. Kibblewhite) said he could ouiy congratulate tho ratepayers of South lirighton. A new era was about to dawn for them. Ho wished once more to acknowledge the advantageous terms of the loan granted, by the Tramway Board and the assistance rendered by the late Mayor (Air J. A. Fiedler). Councillor Christian also added his congratulations. The result, he said, was tho first step towards great progress, but a new valuation was badly needed. Air A. Hulme, president of the South New Brighton Burgesses' Association, expressed his pleasure at the result. Ho would have liked a. heavier poll, but the result was decisive. The Mayor paid, a tribute to the immense amount of work put into tho loan question by Air Bellamy and the late council', and oai!eu for cheers for South .Brighton before the gathering dispersed. !> is generally conceded that the £IO,OOO loan is'going lo do big tilings for Brighton, and that it is only the beginning of great developments -ui the

borough. It should be remembered that the place had been starved for years. The revenue from rates has barely been sufficient to pay for maintenance. A growing place like Brighton must get into debt to get out of debt, therefore borrowing on sound, lines is good policy. Now that the loan question is decided' the question of leasing the reserves and Government - assistance for foreshore improvement' will be energetically taken up. The negotiations for the establishment of marine solar salt works in the Estuary are in the final stages, while Mr Joshua Little is more forward with his enterprises, which very materially will work in with the loan and the salt works. WEDNESDAY'S CONCERT. The fairy play, "Cinderella.," which, was such a huge- success wfoetn last presented by Mrs" Napper and Company, to which numbers were unable to gain admission, will be repeated at Joyland (not Premier Theatre) nest Wednesday. Miss Edna Mites will again recite, and Miss Ruby Wilding, 'who gave sucli charming dances en the la*b occasion, will again appear. SECOND DIVISION LEAGUEi Enrolment for the Second Division League are proceeding briskly. It vrzs decided last Saturday evening to fix the subscription at Is. The secretary received advice on Monday that if Brighton could ewroll fifty or mor«* members it could form itself into ft league instead of a branch, and tiros havo directf representation on the council and conference. This number can, of course, bo greatly exceeded, eo that tihe next meeting will probably take the necessary steps. DANGEROUS GAME. Actuated, no doubt, by the atmosphere of war and war talk, the boys of the borough have adopted the rather warlike game of bows and arrows, which may lead to serious consequences if not checked. The procedure, is to take sides, construct rough dug-outs and forta of grass and lupin, and then for each side to shoot at the other. The arrows are made of stiff rushes, which can inflict a nasty wound. Not content wit! l , this., some boys during the week fkvt|d nails to the «nd of the rushes. One boy was shot in four places on his face. PICTURE SHOWS. An advertisement in this column draws attention to the fact that on and after Monday, September 3, pictures will bo shown at the Premier Theatre instead of at Joyland. The Joyland management, have decided upon this and will show a sevenreel feature drama, "The Argyle Case." On Monday the lied Gross concert announced to bo held at the; Premier Theatre on September 5 will be held at Joyland instead. LADIES' MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. ; Mrs Burmdster, with 65, won the gold rifle brooch, and Mrs Lewis, with ; 55, won the silver rifle brooch. | MEN'S MINIATURE RIFLE | SHOOTING. I At the championship shoot in Christ- ! church Mr F. Ward scored 70 in thei j teams' match. I This evening a match will be fired •; between the No. 1 and No. 2 teamg i which represented Brighton at the • | championship match last Saturday. ' The sixth and final competition for : the championship of New Brighton will ! be finished this evening. RED CROSS REPORT. The secretary (Miss Reid) reports a' very good meeting last Tuesday, when a large amount of work was ptjto' through. 'The following articles were) j forwarded to the depot in Christehurch: j 43 diet cloths. 23 scarves, 3 jug covers, I 6 pairs socks, 20 manitails, 4 pairs bed , 'socks, 1 Balaclava, 3..pairs mittens, 3 I undenrcsts, 1 pair slippers, 18 plugs, 2 pairs pyjamas, 30 abdominal fiwahs, 1 ! pair underpants and 110 swabs. NORTH BRIGHTON. Tiie fortnightly euchre and dancel wsm held at the surf pavilion on August 20, a large number of people be-) mg present, including; visitors from Bur wood and South Brighton. The! lady's prize was won by Mrs W. Marriott, the crcntlemea's by Mr Johansen, the booby prizes by Mrs Whatman and Mr Barker. Musical items were rendered by Mr Whatman, Master M'Gil-ve.-v. Miss Ina Davidson and Mrs Cox. A dainty supper was provided by Mrs Smith and committee. Dancing was Indulged in till twelve o'clock, Messrs A. Duggau and Daybourne supplying tha music. The nest euchre and danca will be held on September 15, instead # l of September 8, owing to the " hardup " social in aid of the Lady Liverpool Fund taking place on the latterj date. PERSONAL. Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Alfred Ford* of 92, George Street, on the death of their eldest son, Sydney Rueben, who was killed in action inj France on August 11. Mr W. Miles, of Beresford Street, V ".• Brighton, has been official!? advised that his eldest son, Ernest Braithwaite, who left with the Twenty-third Reinforcements (Rifle Brigade), haa been wounded in France and is nowill Brockohhurst Hospital. A private cable received from Major Miles' states that his brother's wounds, chest and arm, are not serious. Private Bert Harrison, killed in ac- J tiou in France, was a brother of Mrs M Fauthanio, George Street, with whom- M much sympathy is felt.