BRIGHTON BREEZES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16738, 20 May 1922, Page 2

BRIGHTON BREEZES.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK. (From Uuit ConßiisroxDENT.) JOY LA NT>. Except for the decorations, the work of the new extension was finished • *ll Wednesday ev'ening, just in time for the first invitation night of the Jazz Club, whose guests were unanimous in praise of the new arrangements. There are very few dance hails giving anything like the same amount of accom - modation. and, in addition, the dress circle provides a splendid sitting-out lounge. About 150 dancers danced ‘o the music of Willyams’s Jazz Band. The president (Mr F. Kibblewhite), in welcoming the guests, expressed the hope that' any slight defects would be overlooked, as such were unavoidable, owing to the rush of the final preparations to get the building ready. There are twenty-four separate tables in the supper room, and these looked very inviting with their floral decorations. At •1 p.m. the same afternoon the room was a conglomeration of builder’s materials, dust and shavings. The function terminated at 2 a.mij when a special car took the Christchurch visitors home. SOUTH BRIGHTON TRAM EXTENSION. The matter of the date of the commencement of the extension to South New Brighton is still under consideJation by the board. A number of its members visited the borough on Wednesday afternoon, and went over the proposed route. As it happened, the board could not have picked a worse day, from New Brighton’s point *)f view, to size up the position, as Wednesday was the weekly half-holiday, and the day was particularly bleak and uninviting after three days’ rain. THE RIVER WALL. The I>rainage Board officials inspected the stone wall at the river on Thursday. The inspection revealed that tlu wall is in very much worse • condition than was thought. Work on its repair and reinstatement will be commenced at once. STRAY DOGS. Shopkeepers in Sea View Itoad may be interested to note that the Department of Internal Affairs proposes to bring down a Bill to deal with the stray dog nuisance in towns next session, when an amendment to the Dogs Registration Act will be presented. It seems scandalous that, under the existing law, loose dogs are permitted to roam at will, a nuisance in some respects, a positive danger in others. NEXT SUMMER’S GALA. A great deal of quiet preparatory work is being done by the Mayor and his committee in connection with next season’s big event. The Bazaar Committee are arranging a series of popular concerts, the dates and programmes of which -will be announced next week. These concerts are being run for the purpose of collecting funds for the purchase of goods, etc. Later on other functions will be arranged, all culminating in the galaFIRE BRIGADE. The annual ball of the New Brighton Fire Brigade was held in the Pier Hail on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance of dancers, while the euchre tables were well patronised, the prizes for which were won by Mrs R. Burns and Mr W. Sherwood. The music was supplied by the New Brighton Municipal Band, under Conductor J. A Nuttall. whilst extras were played r>v Mr Bailey’s trio and the New Brighton Orchestra. Dancing was kept up till after one o’clock, after which a motor conveyed visitors back to Christchurch. Superintendent R. A. Stokes officiated as M.C. Visitors were present from Christchurch Railway, Addington Railway and Kaiapoi Brigades. The Bupper was provided by Mr W. L. A. Taylor. SUNNY NEW BRIGHTON After the guests had departed from a golden wadding celebration. Darby and Joan found themselves sitting in the drawing-room before a dwindling fire, hand in hand, as they had sat in the dim, distant days of their courtship. Then, with infinite pathos, the old man, huskily, and with a tragic tremour in his voice, said : Well, my dear, this has bee.n a wonderful day. To think so many dear friends have joined us in this celebration of so great and so beautiful a companionshp. But, darling, it cannot last much longer. One of ns must go; yes. one of ns must go.” And the dear old lady brightened up and exclaimed, with a cheerfulness of speech unusual in one of her advanced age : ‘ Yes, sweetheart, one of us must go.. 'Y e must •part-. And,

darling:, when that happens, as it must, decided to go and lire in Brighton/* .i-relyn Clark, Robinson and Co. Land Agents, are sure to be able to suit me, they have all the nice places. 6 FIREWOOD ! ! FIREWOOD ! I! Spring dray load—guaranteed halfcord, about lo full sacks, 30s. Half dray load—guaranteed £-cord, 16s. Full sack 2s 6d. Delivered anywhere in New Brighton or Nofth Beach. Buying the load it costs 2s per sack. The wood is in Birr blocks (vlo mill slabs) and is absolutely dry. Address ordefs t<s‘ the Contractor, Rawhiti Domain, New Brighton, or the Misses Path. Sea View Road, ’Phone 3459 R. G A CARPET SALE. UNLIMITED BA RG AIN OPPORTUNITIES. HULSTON’S SUPREME OFFER. Tbe attention of New Brighton residents is directed to the advertisementin. this issue of Hulston’s Furniture Stores, who are holding a carpet sale offering.... unlimited bargain opportunities. Tbe savings represented are considerable. 6037

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BOROUGH WORK. The has been put in for the extension, of the footpath op the Esplanade north. The claying has yet 10 be done. It is regrettable that carts have already been taken across the kerbing. The council is at giving some little attention to Osborne Terrace, commencing at the east end. Many of the writer holes have been, filled with tramway spoil and covered with some sand. The long-suffering residents are thankful for this measure of relief, and sincerely hope that sufficient material Will Be available to fill the remaining holes which had been passed over. NORTON STREET TRACK. Sorrie time since a track was cut through Rawhiti Reserve in a direct line tHth Norton and Nelson Street?, the intention being to level the sand dunes and make a carriage way, thereby giving quick adeess to North Beach with the fire engine in cfese of fire, and nl"st> providing a direct route from North Beach to the Post Office. No improvement has been made to this track, want of funds being no doubt the reason. Tt is important, however, that this work should receive prior consideration to any proposed deviation of existing tracks. S.O.S. V\ e have ail heard of India's SScre'd rivers, and the faithful Hindu who seeks to save his soul by cleansing himself in the holy waters of the River Ganges. Last Saturday North Beach t was reminiscent of the banks of the Ganges. J t seems that Christchurch is the Mecca of a new sect, that seeks salvation by dipping in the surf; so theso pious people paid us a surprise visit and took possession of the surf pavilion for the space of one hour, during which tune twenty-one of them (young and old, male arid fernafe), in cap and gown, walked boldly but reverently into, the surf, and went under the breakers. Needless to say, the natives of these parts sat up and rubbed their eyes at this strange scene, but stability of the senses soon returned, and everybody seemed quite happy with our amiable invaders. While the billy boiled, and before the bread was broken, one serious sister spoke of a better land, and the sturdy surf boys sang and heard her gladly, and pressed her to come again in the bathing season. After the bread breaking came the leave taking, rind tHe life savers and soul savers fraternised, freely, as though they had been gathered into one fold. NORTH BEACH SCHOOL. Our School Committee representative (the Rev W. F. Knowles) Jias lost no time in urging the claims of the school., «uid the committee has reminded the Education Board of its promise to make North Beach a main school. The School Committee, has. organised a working bee for Saturday, May 27. The jungle of lupins is a menace to the children and must be cleared. The Burgesses’ Association thinks this work ought to be given to the Workless returned men, seeing the funds are in hand. Anyhow, they have put in their protest, and will help the School Committee, though the soldiers be beaten for a job. PETTY THEFTS. The sneak thief has been at work during the week. Electric light bulbs were stolen from under the verandah, outside the Business premises of Mr E. Bush and Mr W. Arundel. GALA. Residents are reminded of the meeting of the Gala Committee advertised for Wednesday next. PERSONAL. The many friends of Mrs Cupit (nee Miss Peppier) will be pleased to know that her health is improving. Mr and Mrs C. Bowles, of Rangiora. have come to reside on the Esplanade, North Beach. Mr J. M. Stubberfield, one of the pioneer week-enders of Osborne Terrace, who went to England some years since, was due to leave for Christchurch with his wife and family on Thfesday last. Sir Joseph Ward is making'a short stay with his son, Mr C. Ward, of the Esplanade.