Sumner Ripples

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16987, 10 March 1923, Page 2

Sumner Ripples

CHRONICLES OF THE WEEK Firm? Out Cerrcjpondcni

Mr and Mrs Percy Keig return to the borough this week. An excellent dance was arranged this week by Mrs S. IV. Dean. Mrs I Klingenstein and Messrs W. Burns, C. j Guy and D. Barr. The decorations | were rod and gold, with supper table'* decorations of japonicp, and with Ja- i panese lanterns’ over tlie lights of the I ballroom. Music was supplied by Mr! Clarkson’s trio, and an excellent sup- | per was served during ting evening. Miss Eileen Thomas, who is com- | men ring classes for physical culture, is j very well known in t-h? borough, hav- | ing .resided here with her parents for i over six years. Her contributions t» ; concert programmes some years ago \ made a special study of her work, she j is arranging for both general classes | and special appointments' for developmental, corrective and recreative work | ROWING CLUB. The Sumner Rowing Club received its new boat just over a week ago. Two days later the youths’ pair. P. M'Car-T-hy and E. Baker, won at Kaiapoi. With more up-to-date gear the members „will get the opportunity they have been waiting for and do themselves and their training credit. SCHOOL GARDEN PARTY. A second meeting of the ladies interested in the school garden mrtv was held this week. The name of Mrs Richards was added to the produce stall, and the ladies present and others ori the committee promised a plate of cakes each for the afternoon tea. Tt was decided to ask Mesdames H. W. Heslop and H. Mogridgc to arrange a, concert programme for the afternoon, and it was Further decided that, the parents he asked to aivc notice of gifts through the scholars to the school staff. PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL The Presbyterian Sunday School pic- | nio whs commenced some two weeks ago in the Christchurch Gardens, but was interrupted. like many other Sumner picnics and galas, by heavy rain. It was recently finished in the presence of a large number of parents and friends, and the prizes for the sports were presented by Mr J. Hampton, the superintendent, after afternoon tea bad been served. The following are the results of the programme of sports:—Girls’ races, 7 and 8 years: Molly Lee 1, Peggy Browne 2. Nine and ten years: Nancy Lee 1, Naida Macaulay 2. Eleven and twelve years : Alary Browne 1, Dorothy Alexander 2. Twelve and fourteen years : Eileen Fitzhenry 1. Clarice Fin lay son 2, Rita Kingsbury 3. Over fourteen rears: Edie Kingsbury 1, E. Sherrard 2. Under seven years: Thelma Morton I, Margaret M’Leod 2, Runa Fitzhenry 3. Boys’ races:—Seven and eight years: Eric Morton 1. Roy BretteLl and Douglas Wilson 2. Nine and ten years : Roy Brettel.l and Bruce Lee 1, Keith Fitzhenry 3. Eleven years: Ray Baseband 1. Stanley Nicholls 2. Twelve years: Millie Morton 1, Willie Brettell 2. Six years: Donga Id Wilson 1, Ross Maxwell 2, Ken Finlayson 3. Three-legged race, girls : Dorothy Alexander and May Browne 1, Rita. Kingsbury and May Finlayson 2, Dorothy Jackman and Phyllis Fitzhenry 3. SEAMEN’S INSTITUTE. The Sumner Ladies’ Guild has made arrangements for an excellent concert in aid of its funds. The first part will consist of operatic number, glees and medleys by a specially trained party of fifty performers under Mr Arthur Lilly, A.R.C.0., while the. items in the second portion will consist of quartettes. duets and solos and items by Miss Kathleen Gibson, Miss Kathleen Read, Miss May Barber and Mr Roland Proctor. HEAVY WEATHER. The early part of the week saw very heavy weather in the bay, with the highest tides recorded for a long while. At one time the water made its way down Morton Street, while the force of the tide near Cave Rock cut down the accumulated sand into quite a channel, and allowed the free passage of the wash in front of the entrance. About tho pier the water was so rough that j the Pier Tea Rooms were well showJ ered with spray. The storm was prej ceded by a tide so low that people on j the beach could walk dry shod out to tho beacon. This is a rare experience, and was noted about twelve years ago.

LIFE-S AVI XG CLUB. The first annual sports held by the Sumner Life-Saving Club were a great success, although the weather was not at all settled. Owing to a number of counter attractions, entries were not large, but all the events were keenly contested. On future occasions it is "hoped that a much bigger programme will be arranged, and that the function will be held earlier in the season. The competition for the Newburgh Cup (single-handed rescue and resuscitation.) drew five entries, and resulted in a win for R. Wilkinson, who is to be congratulated on being the. first to wiu the c.uxi. C. S. Booth was a very good second. The club has to thank the I proprietor of the Pier Tea- Rooms, • Lifeboat Brigade and tho Sea Scouts , for assisting in making the function a THE PEACE MEMORIAL. A very successful meeting of the Fence Memorial Committee was held this week, the Rev W. M’Ara presiding. The following sub.-committee will

co-operate with the Borough Council in the carrying out of tho work,;--Messrs IT. O'. S. Jamieson. W. Henlev, T. B. Boulton, and the Hon J. Barr. The subscription list? are now out and the contributions 'received are of a very substantial nature. The possibilities of the borough are being carefullv inquired into and with the generous support pro mi so']. the work will be proceeded with at once. The Red- ; ' liff* Burgesses’ Association will he | interviewed in the matter this even- i ing. R EC ' Mb \ ITT OX The sub.-committee of the Burgesses’ j Association met this >k nt th Hence of Mr M Buttle and decided to ! OK!,-:, w .:r to nvranrrr. , crept i--n f.i ! Mis Uwithc Sband for the fiftemnon on which tin- Borough Ouiu-iF; Memorial Table t; is to ’*• unveiled. Tt also decided to make the presentation to 1 Miss Phyllis Watson at tho same time. For the latter Messrs J. FT. Themes and F. J. -lack in are receiving subscript inns of small donations and it is expected that the brave act of this deaf child will receive suitable recognition. THE SEA SCOUTS. The barrow fair organised in aid of the funds of the So a Scouts was a great success. Much trouble had been taken in the organisation and the array of pretty barrows-was quite n surprise. Tn all departments an enthusiastic* a great deal of hard work was dene. The function was opened b\ BrigadierGeneral Andrews and went with a swing to tlie finish. Miss D. Sharp rang* “ Come to the Fair. " and Mr F. H. R Neville, the chairman of the committee thanked the helpers. Too ladies who assisted and R°Ogier who undertook the management of the function. The financial results were very satisfactory. PERSONAL. Nurse Ewart., who for many years resided in the borough, latterly in Bury Street, has gone to live in the City. For some time her health has been failing and 6he lias taken this step in order to be near her friends. There are many in the borough who owe her a deep debt of gratitude. At all times, when, health permitted, she gave her services most generously. Her wide experience in the Christchurch Hospital enabled her, during times of emergency, to give invaluable advice and assistance : and as in smaller matters, also, she was always prepared to give practical help, she now leaves the district wit-h a host of good wishes for the future. Mr and Mrs feelwyn East are at present in the Chatham Islands.