Sumner Ripples

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16928, 30 December 1922, Page 2

Sumner Ripples

CHRONICLES OF THE WEEK. . | From Out Correspondent

A RETROSPECT. A review oi 1922 shows that the many organisations m Sumner nave nad a busy year am? have greatly m creased uiieir usefulness. For. its size, it safe to say that no other community in New Zealand, shows a greater interest in its community life. How the work of so many clubs, and societies is so successfully carried on is a puzzle. Both the bumner and the Rede ibis burgesses associations report successful years. The former have practically given birth to the new Beach improvement and Beautifying Association, while the latter launched their first Redcliffs Gala on splendid lines. Dur ing the stay of the Raimerdale men th 3 residents contributed largely to their comfort and entertainment and the effort to raise funds for another seaside holiday have been most successfully supported, by the local committee and their friends. The Bowling Club with

its great v. in, and me icuuw and Croquet Club and the Golf Club all announce greatly increased membership lists ancl highly satisfactory seasons. The Life Saving Club is well on its feet again. It celcome.d Miss Annette ivelierman and -Miss Gwitha Shand, won the Benson Shield, arranged for beach inspectors and has made some very practical improvements at the pavilion, .the inter-borough contests were successfully launched, bowling, rifle club, billiards, cricket, football and senior cadets all being represented. A valuable addition to tSie borough at the beginning of the year was the rest house at the tram terminus which was built by the council; and, the unemployed work -done in the beach reserve, Sumner, and on the rifle range, Redcliffs, are other pleasing contributions to the year’s progress. Two of the more notable events were the building and opening of the beautiful Masonic Temple and the arrival of the Scout ship, Annie Hill. The school committees both had a good year, that m Sumner completing a lengthy programme and conducting a successful

series of socials while that in Redcliffs proudly achieved the opening of ths Community Hall.

While the Horticultural Society’s show pleased everybody, the Methodise Church inaugurated a promising spring show, and the Presbyterian Church made complete arrangements for an autumn chrysanthemum show, two additional efforts. The Forensic Society ran two strenuous sessions with conspicuous ability; the rowing club purchased new gear and improved their club, while a new club was brought in to being by the cricket enthusiast's of the borough. In athletics the achievements of the local soccer football team and the Bury Street school sports team were events the boys were very proud of. Beyond the gale of April 22 which unroofed the reservoir. Nature had been kind up to the time of the unexpected shake on Christmas day. Two rather serious fires occurred, both of which again revealed the efficiency of the local volunteer fire brigade. Ihe Senior Cadets had a. gratifying year especially in rifle shooting ancl boxing competitions, while the Volunteer lifeboat brigade in their traditionally unostentatious manner have maintained a high standard of efficiency and made good on several occasions. The losses to the borough include Mr nnd Mrs T. M. Charters. Mr an 4 Mrs E. A. Johnson, Mr and Mrs R. Sheppard, Mrs D. Donald (nee Hanha-m) find Mrs W. D. Kirkpatrick, late infant mistress at Redcliffs. The volunteer work of the Sumner Library Com - mittee- is also deserving of recognition. The work, though greatly increased, is being cheerfully carried on.

A SAD FATALITY. The news that Oscar Ellens had met h ; s death by drowning on Christinas Day came as a great shock to many of i-s. Commencing as a lad with Mr Anson,, he became a favourite with a large number of residents, who will not easily forget his unfailing courtesy and attention to his important duties. CAROLS. A revival of carol singing was undertaken this Christmas by the members iff the Presbyterian Church. For many years the music was of the instrumental type and was supplied by the late Sumner Band and by visitors from Lyttelton. Tin's year the vocal partv consisted of twenty-seven voices under the leadership of Mr J. Lang. In all some twenty-two visits were paid, the party selecting favourable centres .arid giving suitable programmes at each. °Comrrencing at nine o’clock they sang till nearly half past twelve, collectors waiting on the various residents for contributions towards the Presbyterian Orphanage, The total proceeds amounted to £6 Is 4d, BOROUGH SPORTS. The school committee having fixed the date of the sports for February 7, U 23, the citizens’ committee have decided to raise funds by means of a picture benefit in tho Town Hall. Owing to the patronage extended to the Saturday evening programme, this will probably be fixed for a Tuesday right. The date, however, is not fixed and will . be announced later, when tickets will be printed and placed for sale in the various shops in the township. SEA SCOUTS. The Sea Scouts have enjoyed i lengthy and varied programme since the beginning of the holidays, the Annie Hill, their scout ship, providing a pleasant rendezvous for the lads who have made the most of the excelent opportunities it presents for a holiday. A special combined church parade is being held to-morrow, when a united service will bo conducted by the ministers of the various churches. As soon as materials and gear arrive, the lads will proceed with the caulking of the deck, which at present has “ boiled out ” with the heat. They are making provision to row to the ship any Sujnner and Redcliffs residents who are interested in the ship and are desirous of looking over it. * BATHERS IN TROUBLE. Redcliffs was the scene of an exciting bathing incident this week. Messrs J. J- Flewellen and H. Carr were bathing in the channel near Mr J. O. H. Newbury’s slip when their attention was drawn to the difficulties of two girls aged twelve years and thirteen, who were struggling in the water. One who had gone down twice was being helped by the other when Mr FlowelHsi swam to their assistance. He succeeded in reaching them but owing to the heavy task of rescuing two at once and owing also to the depth of the mud, he was much exhausted by the time he got them into shallow water. The victims also suffered a good deal from their trying experiences. At the pier, Sumner, this week, the low tide proved once more a trap for a visiting child whose parents were sitting in a motor-car on the esplanade. The child got into The current and was rescued by an elderly man who pluekily divecl in fully dressed and offected a timely rescue. Though the warning notice was close at hand, it had not beer, observed by the party. SUMNER GALA. A meeting of - the Gala Committee

was held on Thursday evening, when Mv T U. "Whitfield presided over a verv satisfactory attendance The fol- : lowing executive wore elected ;—Messrs ! 0. M! Roswell (secretary), P. Dick. J j C. M*Donald, J. R. Maxwell. A- Chos- ! hire. J Carter. A. Britton, A Holden j and Rudge. Mr Y. li. XL Neville was j appointed eenvenor of the sports com- • mit tee and Mv J C. M’Donald con- j renor of ibe side ‘hows *>ub-committee j It was decided to run all side-shcr.vs by j members and their friends. A comprehensive advertising pro- j vramme was adooted. and it was deeid- j off to issue pR-caes to all paying to go on ! the pier on .Tsnnarv 27. A ledgthy J aquatic programme was arranged, con | sistiny of an ornamental procession of j ,s eat«, ptnnt and Scout races, and a | floating supplv store. It was decided to provide the u°unl programme of land on the esplanade' nnd to endeavour to oontHye some, speHM attractions. Amongst those suggested Tt 'as a n-rize for the biggest family at the gala. BOWLING CLUB. The Sumner Club has entered three or four doubles for the Christchurch tournament. \Y. J. Hampton successfully skipped a mixed team against t'he Queenslanders. Many congratulations have been sent to Messrs Cooper, Hesiop, Raphael and Henly (s) who won the rink championships at Timaxui. The secretary, Mr H. C. Jones, is spending a short vacation at Oxford. THE CHURCHES "With a largo number of visitor;-, in the borough, the church services were largely attended throughout the Christmas festival. At All rjumts on Sunday there were services at 8 a.m.. li a.m. and 7 p.m.,’ tho latter including the Singing of carols and solos. On Christmas Day Holy Communion was celeL rated at 7 and 8 a.m., tho offerings being for the Sunday school funds'. There was also Holy Communion at eleven o’clock service, when the offerings were taken for St. Saviour’s Orphanage. A special service was held -.t St Andrew’s Mission Room, Redcliffs, on Monday at 9.30 a.m. At the Presbyterian Church the Sunday service included solos by Miss B. brown and Master G. Wallace, while u special service was held on Monday morning, when tho preachers were tlxo LCev \V. T. Todd and tho Rev W. M’Ara. PERSONAL. The Rev W. M’Ara left on Tuesday to attend a wedding at Gorei He will return this evening. Miss IVI. Wiggins in spending a holiday in the North Island. Air and Mrs H. T. Whittingham, of Qhrist church., aro staying in Euston Street for tiie holidays. Mr Lionel Pickering, of Palmerston North, is staying a fortnight with friends. Mrs F. H. Mathews and family have gone to Gamaru. Mr and Airs J. H. Thomas and family are spending the New Year at Selwyn. Mr and Mrs E. W. Wade are spending the holidays with their family in Mrs Douglas Smith and children have gone to Oxford for a week or two. The Misses-Andrews, of Bury Street, ?re spending this holidays in Auckland. Miss I, Sherrard has gone to Gore end will be away about ten days.

Mr and Mrs A. J. T. Withers have teen in Palmerston North with Mr and Mrs C. A. E. Ferguson.

Miss May Barber left this week via Wellington for Nelson, where she will spend tho holidays. Mr and Mrs IV. S. Newburgh, of the city, are making a short stay in Fusion Street.

Mr W. Booth, of Feilding, is tin guest of Mr and Mrs Fountain Barber cl Bury Street.

Mr and Mrs H. Buttle are leaving early next week for Cheviot, where t:iev will spend a. month’s holidav with .Yu* and Airs Harold Buttle, of Spotsv ood.

Mrs Isaac Wilson, of the local croquet ciub. is being congratulated on win inn g the junior championship at the Christchurch tournament.