RICCARTOM WHISPERS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12738, 6 September 1919, Page 4

RICCARTOM WHISPERS.

NOTES AND NEWS. [From Ora Oorresponkrxt.] Congratulations to the St James troop of Boy Scouts, who have been awarded the Brigade Standard of the No. 2 district for securing the most badges- Since Christmas the troop has gained 235 badges, included in them being; One King’s Scout badge, two first-class, forty-six second-class, fourteen all-round cords, and fortyeight tenderfoot—a very creditable performance for this young troop, and Scoutmaster Froggatt and his assistants are deserving of every praise. The Scouts’ concert troupe is quite an institution, and has recently given concerts in other suburbs as well as at Ricoarton. The Borough Council’s electrical staff is being kept busy with new connections. The population of Riccarton is on the move. Houses are changing hands in all directions, and one scarcely recognises the present-day patrons of the No. 8 car. Building is brisk. A new brick boot shop is in course of erection, and several fine residences, whilst another store is “in the air.” On Thursday evening nest the Dorothy Assembly will hold its opening night in the Town Hall, Clarence Road. The committee have made arrangements with Mr Jack Henry to give free tuition in the latest dances. Mr BcU tel] will be musician. CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS FAIR. A very successful children’s fanev dress party was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening. The hall was very tastefully decorated with coloured lights, flags and pot plants. The dresses womb y thee hildren made a bright picture. During the evening a ventriloquial item was given by Mr Killick. The _ prize-winners were:—Clarence Davies (Indian Chief), Billy Brock (Zulu), Blanche Helliwell (Butterfly), Marcia Cotton (Old-fashioned Lady). ’ LEAGUE FOOTBALL. J. Sanders, of 121, Clarence Street, has been selected as one of the New Zealand Rugby League’s representatives to play against the Australian League representatives at present touring the Dominion. He started his football career in 1915 as a fourth grade player with the Addington Club. Bis exhibition in last Saturday's teat match met with the approval of the selectors, who have again selected him for the third test match, to be nlaved at Auckland to-day. WELCOME HOME SOCIAL . A most enjoyable evening was snsnt in the lown Hall on Thursday evening when tho friends of Privates J. Henry and J. Gardiner entertained the returned soldiers at a social evening- The hall was very tastefully decorated with nags and evergreens. Dir, R. Hampton presided. Musical items were rendered by Misses M’Gee and Oakley and Messrs Hams, Gray and Jackson. Mrs Gardiner supplied the music and Miss A. Hill played extras. Mr W. Cleary was the M.C. Lancing and games were indulged in until the early hours of the morning. RICCARTON RAILWAY STATION. After two years’ effort by the local council and Mr G. Witty. M.P, the Government have at last decided to instal the electric light in the railway station. Local passengers will appreciate the change very much. HOUSE NUMBERING. The Works Committee at the last meeting of the local council recommended the re-numbering of the house;, m the district, also that all numbers should be placed on the gatepost. 1 understand that there are several houses in various streets displaying their wrong numbers. It is the intention of the council to advocate a universal place for numbers. SOLDIERS RETURNING. The following soldiers living in the Riccarton district are returning bv the Ayrshire s draft, about September 20: —Cater L. E, 3G. Princess Street; Hanna, D. J., \v biteleigh Avenue: Hes- &>• A]len Street; Parsons, F E. 23, Manning Street; Vivian, R. Goockburn. ’ PERSONAL. Th® “any friends of Mrs J. Asnworth, of Picton Avenue, will be sorry to_ xearn that she is at present in a private hsopital, where she has been operated on for appendicitis. Latest reports say that the operation was successful, and that she is progressing very favourably. The friends of Councillor Wise will be pleased to know that he is aram able to get about after being laicf up for a _ fortnight with a severe attack of pleurisy.