SUMNER RIPPLES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12638, 24 May 1919, Page 7

SUMNER RIPPLES.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK. [Fhom Ock CoiLaiiSFO.vmonr.] RMDOLTFFS RIFLE RANGE. For a considerable time tho residents of Redeliffs have been endeavouring to secure tho front portion of tho rifle range as a public reserve for the purpose of forming {l sports ground, and, also as a site for the building of a town hall. llepresent-a.iions have been made to the Borough Council, and a largely signed petition wag sent to the Defence authorities urging that tho land should bo handed over. A reply was received this week from tho Minister of Defence, stating that the matter had been fully considered, and he regretted that tho request could not he acccdej to. The Minister states that the rifle range site was acquired, and the ranges thereon constructed by the Department at a large cost to meet training requirements of the units in Christchurch and surrounding districts, and it cannot be agreed that any portion of the area shall be surrendered, for other purposes, riio residents are naturally very disappointed with the reply, but they are. nob going to let the matter drop. An influential deputation Ims been appointed to wait on the Minister when he next visits Christchurch, and the Mayor is to bo asked to introduce the deputation. BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTES. ■ The Mayor, tho Hon John Barr, M.L.G. ( is at present in Wellington representing the borough at the Town Planning Conference. It has been decided that th© recently elected council shall make a thorough inspection of tbo whole borough, so that they will bo thoroughly conversant with all tho municipal undertakings, os well as tho needs of each part of the district. The gas manufactured during Urn month of April amounted to 762.250 cubic feet, being, an increase of 172.050 cubic feet over the corresponding month last. year. At the usual meeting of the Borough Ommci), held this week, it waa announcod that tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board’s lovv for the ourrent .vpaf is £590 Os tkl. The wav in which this levy has mounted up during tho part five years is illustrated by the following figures:—l9ls-16. £269 15s Id; 1916-1 (, £436 Is Scl; 1917-18, £476 9s Id; 1918-19, £562 I4 S 3d; 1919-20, £590 Os 6d. The Mayor and councillors have accepted th© R©v Powell’s invitation to ’m present at the Pence services at All Saints Church. Councillor R. Piercy has now recovered from Ids recent indisposition, and was once again in Iris usual sent at this week s meeting of the council. BURY STREET SCHOOL, Mr D. Lumsden, chairman of the Sumner School Committee, lias received notification that the new school will be commenced on Monday. The work is to be carried out by tbe Education Board and not by contract. The board has also decided to carry out considerable alterations to the present infant room and bring it more into fine with present-day requirements. SUMNER VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. Superintendent J. Carter has received a donation of £2 2s towards tbe tunds of the brigade from Mr Wertgnrth, in recognition of the good work done by the Redeliffs branch at the late fire in Celia Street,. Redeliffs. Tbe brigade lias decided to bold its annuel social about the second week of Juno, ami a. sub-committee consisting Superintendent Carter, Brambnian G. Hines and tho secretary, Air R. Lmdroos, has boon appointed to make all arrangements. The members of the brigade have accepted the invitation of the Christchurch Fire Brigade to assist in the torchlight procession which is to take place at the peace celebnvtions. A SOCIAL EVENING. A very pleasant “ kitchen evening ” was given for Miss H. G-. Illingworth, who is to be married shortly. The function took place at the residence of Mrs G. Brewer, and a large number of guests were present. Many useful articles were received. Miss’ Illingworth suitably thanking the donors. During the evening musical items were given by Miss Thornlcy, Miss Short, Air L. Homershom, Air M. Lawrence. Air R. Bnokenhnm, Air J. Roberts, Air, Mrs and Master Marcantelli, Air D, Harris and Airs Thornier, SUMNER BAND OF HOPE. Tlie annual meeting was > held this week, when Airs I. Wilson presided over a good attendance. An invitation m to be extended to'the Svdenham United Band of Hope to assist with the opening programme, which will be given on June 13. It was decided to give prizes as in the past, and also to give tour medals for comnetition. two for the junior and two fo'r the senior section. The sum of £ls was voted to tho New Zealand Alliance and £S to the Sumner branch of the Seamen’s Institute. Airs L Wilson was re-elected uresidept for the emming year and Miss 1/ei.thcnd was appointed honorary secretary and treasurer. Air J. IT. Thomas was elected as a member of the committee. OUR SOLDIER?. Private George Row© (Military Medal) visited Sumner this week and renewed many old friendships. Ho looks none the worse for his experiences 'and Ims completely recovered from his wounds. Word has been received that Private C. Mbit© is returning and is due in Port Chalmers very shortly. Sergeant ComraV Ferguson, whose parents now reside in Palmerston North, has returned and has Icon spending a few weeks with bis mother and father- He will leave Palmerston in a few days and will reach Sumner next week. RICHMOND HILL GOLF CLUB. . The members of tbe- Richmond Hill Golf Club commenced the annual mixed foursomes competition for the Rawnsley Cup this week- This is perhaps the most popular competition tbo club has <m its programme, and this year no fewer thau twenty-eight entries were received- Tko qualifying round resulted in the following remaining in the competitionMr and Airs O. H, Hamilton, Air and Airs J- D. Lawrence. AY. F. Raphael and Aiiss I. ALDowell. J. AI. B. Crawford and Aiiss E. Pender, T. AY. Cane and Alias Al. Smith, Air Huntly-Elliott and Airs A- G. AUOlatchio. Mr and Airs J. E. Stevens. Air F. S- .Marne and Aiiss K, Wfiitcombe. On Thursday the ladies played a medal match, which resulted in' a win for Airs Harris with a net score of 88. SUMNER BOWLING CLUB. With a view of keeping members together during the winter months the commit toe of the Bowling Club has decided to hold a, “Flying Fifty” billiard tournament each week. The first of these. functions was held on Thursday evening, with the following results: ---Smii-fniaK E. C- Alalpns'defeated Dr Slater. W. S. Mitchell defeated Dr Gusset. Final. F. C. Atalpas defeated W. S. Mitchell. SLAfNER-R EDGLIFFS AITNIATFRE RIFLE CLUB. Th* members of Um Ladies' AJLinia-

turo Rifle Chib have been putting up some excellent scores. Captain Muriel AA'ood recently making 69- If the members continue to improve as at present the club should soon be. in form to make good shooting in team work. Recent. pri/Ai-winners with scores well up in tho sixties arc Alias. AA'ood. Miss A. Hogan. Miss Sibbald and Miss Foster. Miss Doris Jamieson has been twice the winner of the brooch ami trophy, and at last 'night’s meeting made n record target, shooting the black completelv outi.