SUMNER RIPPLES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16456, 18 June 1921, Page 2

SUMNER RIPPLES.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK, SEAMEN’S INSTITUTE. Mrs G. W. C. SraithsoD presided at th© monthly meeting of the Sumner branch of the Seamen's Institute, there being a good attendance. Mrs F. S. Marrio reported that six sick sailors lied been visited each week, fruit being supplied. These visits wore apparently greatly appreciated. In order to help the Institute at Lyttelton, it was decided to hold a jumble sale at tho Leyden Hall on June 21. and to solicit help from all who could leave gifts, either at the committee room on Monday or at Mrs Smithson's- Arrangements were made for the ladies to give a concert in Lyttelton on the last Thursday of the month. SCHOOL SOCIALS. The Sumner School Social Sub-Com-mitteo met during tho week and reported that the net proceeds of their first effort were £5 19s (3d. Mr Glackin rojxjrted that he had been able to secure the services of the Christchurch Banjo Band and that it would give a concert in aid of the picnic funds- The committee fixed the date of tb© children’s fancy dress ball for July 22. It was decided to hold tho next, adults’ social about August 17, with another social iu September and a children’s concert late m October. THE SCOUT MOVEMENT.

The troop of Boy Scouts connected with All Saints’ Church, which has been passing through a difficult period, has been reorganised and is now meeting regularly once a week. A Girls’ Peace Scout troop has also been formed, with Miss G. Brown as ScoutmisIres. The troop is meeting on Wednesday afternoons.

Mr C. Sberrard, Scoutmaster of the Clifton troop, conducted a moonlight parade on the beach during the week. There was a good muster, and some useful work was done- The troop is very keen ami a good number are preparing for their badge examinations. BAND OF HOPE. Th© first of the series of Band of Hope meetings was recently held in the Town Hall, a good at ten dance being recorded. A lengthy programme was well received, and the high standard of performance reached in previous years was well maintained- The fol- | lowing contributed items:—Eileen Thomas, piano solo ; Valinai Webb, recitation ; Naida M’Aulay, recitation ; Ncroli Smithson, recitation. “ Letting the Old Cats Die”: Dorothy Alexander, song; Nora Jones, recitation, “The Two Dolls”; AlvaCadle, recitation. “'Tier Majesty is Well Pleased Eunice Whitfield, recitation, “One Hundred Years Ago ” : Edna and .lack Heslop, duet, “Jammy Face”: Nancy Alexander, recitation ; (Teorge Murray, song; Neroli Smithson, pianoforte solo; Mol lie Cadle. recitation, “ Hero Wo Are Again *’ ? Edna Heslop, recitation, “After the Party ”; Archie M’Aulay, recitation, “ Pla v Fair”: Don Wilson, recitation. “Wav to Do ft.” A dialogue by tho girls and a concerted recitation by two girls and a boy were also given, FIRST AID. The fourth lecture and demonstration in first aid was held on Wednesday evening, when there was again an excellent attendance. From, the zeal with which the ladies have taken these classes up. it is to be hoped there will be little difficulty in forming a group in home nursing and home hygiene to carry on the invaluable instruction. It is also sincerely to be hoped that a men’s class in first aid will also be filled up as soon as possible.

MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. Tbe Ladies’ Miniature Rifle Club held au interesting meeting on Thursday, when Captain Keig and Miss Foster picked teams for a match, and some keen shooting ensued. The competition was for Mr A. D. Bates’s trophy, given through Mr Hill, and resulted in a tie between Miss Wood and Mies Andrews. Mies Wood winning in the shoot-off. Hot soup and biscuits round a cheery fire were quite a pleasant addition on a cold night. BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. A new association has now been formed, with many promises of assistance from the residents. At its first meeting this week the Rev W. M’Ara presided. Mr H- Buttle undertook the secretarial work, and every effort will be made to co-operate with the general body of Sumner people to help them to improve the appearance of the borough. For a start, it is proposed to do something with the reserves at the foot of Scarborough, and an inspection is being held to-day. REDCLIFFS NOTES. Work on the reservoirs at “ The Cutting” is being pushed on. The woodwork used iu the construction of the first has been removed, and will now 1)0 utilised in the erection of the second. An honours board and a photograph of the officers and N.C.O.’s of IOI.S. Renown have been presented to the Rodcliffs School. The first school social having proved such a success, the oommitt-ee has decided to hold another on the first Saturday in July. The Y.P.A. Jffas commenced fts winter session, meeting every Wednesday. The Misses Colborne Veel gave a very enjoyable talk on te Folk lx>re Stones,” and Rev C. A. Freer has promised to give one evening to a talk about the history and legends of the Maoris. The Church Committee has arranged for a parish social in July.