Brighton Breezes

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17010, 7 April 1923, Page 2

Brighton Breezes

Events of the Week (Special ca ££* ‘*St*r**)

(Special to the “ Star.*') PERSONAL. Councillor W. H. Bellamy had another very bad turn during the week, but, at time of writing, was again much improved. Mr James HiU. proprietor of Holmes' Temperance Hotel, has taken up his permanent residence ou River Road, New Brighton. Much regret is being expressed at the projected departure of the Rev. AY. Walker, who -or the past five years has Ix3on the minister of the Methodist Church here. During his residence in the borough he has taken a keen interest and an active part in all which has mad© for its progress. The re cent Methodist Conference appointed him to be Superintendent of the Dunedin Central Mission, which has one of the largest Sunday evening congregations in the Dominion. His duties commence there on April 15. To-morrow night he will conduct his final service as minister of New Brigh- 1 ton. when special music will be rendered. On Monday evening, arrangements have been made to hold a public farewell in the schoolroom, at 7.30. when several speeches and musical items will be given. COUNCIL COMMENTS. It has been suggested that residents who wish to associate themselves with the work of beach improvement might donate to the borough one of the piers of the southern stone wall. The suggestion came from an old resident who offered to do this. It is certain that the council would welcome the idea and would no doubt arrange that the donor’s name be engraved on the pier, which would be a lasting monument to the real commencement of the work of permanent beach improvements. Election matters are very quiet but interest will very shortly quicken. As in past years, a public meeting will be held in the. Pier Hall just prior to the election, at which all candidates for seats on the council will be invited to speak. The time limit isusually five minutes. On these occasions the hall is packed, as New Brightonites take their municipal politics very seriously. W.E.A. Arrangements are well forward for the public meeting, which is to be held in the Pier Hall next Tuesday, over which the Mayor (Mr J. Gamble) will preside. Professor Shelley will speak. Everyone, whether intending to participate in the classes or not, is invited to attend what is bound to be. a very interesting lecture. Mr Manning, general secretary, will briefly address the audience in the Picture Theatre to-night, during the interval. The Pier Hall meetiug will commence at S o’clock on r ruesday next. TENNIS. Ihe final of the Ladies’ Championip. for the Jackson Rose Bowl, was | played last week, when Mrs Miles defeated Miss Eaglesome. 8-2, 6-1. Mrs Miles has greatly improved this | season, and her good length driving j sind side line shots proved too much for I A!iss Eaglesome, who was not playing | -<t the top of her form. A very enjoyable all-day tournament t< ok place on Easter Monday. The weather was perfect, and a large number of players participated. CRICKET. The New Brighton Wednesday cricket team went to the Mental Hospital at I • unnyside last Friday, and played a team there in an all-day match. New Brighton batted’ first and made ~«’3. Sunnyside replied with 132. New Brighton’s highest scorers were: Dunlop 45 (not out), Cunningham 25. P. CampbeH 24, Langford 21, Hayes 19. The Wednesday team have acquitted themselves exceptionally well this year. SOUTH BRIGHTON SUNDAY SCHOOL. A very successful function took place •m the South Brighton Hall on Wed-

ttesdav, in the form of a social ovening organised by the members of the Girls’ Bible Class. Competitions and games were entered into with creat- zest. The programme also contained musical items by Air R. Campbell and Master Roy Campbell, and a recitation by Pearl Lye. After supper Mr W. Hulme moved a vote of thanks to the hostesses, which was carried with acclamation and cheers. The thoroughness of the preparations and attention to details were very evident, and the committee deserve the highest praise for t-beir initiative. BLIGH’S GARDENS. Bligh’s Gardens will always be associated with the early history of New Brighton. Thousands have played there. The balance of the Gardens, cut up into splendid building sites, will be auctioned in the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-op. Association’s rooms at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3.

NORTH BEACH NOTES. EASTER HOLIDAYS. Visitors have every reason, to be satisfied with the weather for the holidays. With the exooption of the wind last Saturday afternoon, the weather has been ideal. SURF CLUB BEACH CARNIVAL*. The Surf Club’s effort to raise funds ion Easter Monday was a success. The various stalls and attractions were well patronised, and the funds will benefit to the extent of a-bout £SO. NEW SCHOOL. Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., visited the district on Thursday and inspected the > additions to tho oentre and north j schools. The additions at North Beach consist of two rooms, 24x21, and 24 x 24, with a movable partition and a corI ridor about 50ft long. The building when finished will be a substantial and j useful asset to North Beacli. SOFT ROAD'S. The soft condition of the sides of the streets in North Beach is a menace to motorists. Hardly a daj' passes without assistance being required to get a motor-car out of trouble. The surface appears to be all right, and the car draws up to the. side of the street. The next thing is that the driver finds his car in the soft sand up to the axle. Holes may be seen every here and there where cars have been dug out. MUNICIPAL MATTERS. General regret is felt at the decision of Councillor E. Langford not to seek re-election. Mr Langford is a practical man and a serviceable councillor. The New Brighton Burgesses’ Association at its meeting on Wednesday evening decided to support the following candidates for the Borough Council: Messrs A. M. Olivers. J. H. Shaw. C. Cooper, W. Gaghan, A. Hulme and E. Leaver. PERSONAL. j Mr and Mrs A. K. HadfielcF have returned from Diamond Harbour, where they spent the Easter holidays. Mr P. Cliff, of Geraldine, visited North Beach at Easter. Mr H. Best, of Osborne Terrace, has recovered from his illness. Mr J- B- Broom head, of “ Laxey,” Osborne Terrace, was operated on for appendicitis about a week ago. He is progressing favourably. Mrs Donovan, of Arthur’s Pass, is staying with her mother, Mrs Huoks, at the Ozone CafeMrs A. E. Hutton, of Baker Street, is spending a holiday with ljer father in Dunedin. Mr N. R. Johansen bas been attending the conference of Orange Lodges at Dunedin.