PROGRESSIVE PAPANUI.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17016, 14 April 1923, Page 6

PROGRESSIVE PAPANUI.

AT WORK AND AT PLAY.

K. HAMPTON TO STAND. Although the Papanui Progress League decided not to officially nominate any candidate, yet the majority tf members recognised the necessity of securing someone a« a representative who had identified him self with the Greater Christchurch movement..

Air W. J. Boyoe. president of tho league, was first approached, then. Air M'Croatie was asked, to stand. Mr Al’Crosrtie, however, found that the duties he had undertaken, on the various committees of St Andrew’s College were too great a call cm his time to allow him to undertake further responsibilities. Mr Uren, a lormer representative for Paganui Riding, and treasurer of the Progress League, was also obliged to refuse nomination, on account of lack ol : time to devote to the duties.

Air R. Hampton has always taken an active part in the league, and took the platform on behalf of the Greater Christchurch movement. He proved himself then a forcible and logical speaker. In consenting to be nominated. Mr Hampton said he would not identify himself with either party in th© council, but would stand only as an independent and a representative of Papanui. REPRESENTATIVE OPINIONS.

Mr W. J. Boyce': 1 am pleai&ed that Papanui is to have a representativeMr Hampton worked hard for the Greater Christchurch movement, and hi* apeeohes were a great factor in oul* success. Mr A. Uren : I think the ratepayers are fortunate in having the opportunity of securing such an able representative as Mr Hampton. From my short acquaintance with him. T am convinced that he will seek to better all round conditions in keeping with sound finance. If returned, I believe Mr Hampton will do his duty, without fear or* favour, to every section of the ratepayers. Air J. H. Reynolds: Seeing that we are just going into the city, I am pleased that Papanui is to have a representative Papanui residents of all shades of political opinion should support Mr Hampton as our member. SCHOOL COMMITTEES. Next Monday, at 8 p.m., nominations close for Papanui’s two School Committees. It is moat important that all householders and their wives should interest themselves in these committees, and secure candidates suitable for the IKJsition. Education is one of. the most important functions of the State, and an endeavour should be made to secure on these committees broad-minded and intelligent men. A* far as can be ascertained. the. boundaries of Waimairi (Bligh’s Road) School are along Norman’s. Jeffries’s, Idris, Wairarapa, Greer’s and Bishop's Roads to a point where Langdon’s Road would, if continued, interseot. Along Langdon’s to North Road, Loftua. Grant’s, and Green's Roads to May's Road. Nomination forms can be had from either of the chairman of the committees. and must be returned to them signed by the candidate and a householder, not later than 8 p.m. next Aionday. The election will take place on Alonday, April 23. A KINDLY ACT. In any community there will always be found some w*ho feel that their wealth 5s but a trust for the good of all. It may be that Papanui will som»

day find a, man big enough to give a playground to the people ; Papanui has no public garden. Whether that wul happen or not is for the future to find out, but a generous and kindly deed was done here recently. Just inside the memorial gates of St Paul’s Church stood an old gravestone. It was fortyone years old, and would soon have fallen to pieces but for the generosity of a visitor. This man is a New Zealander by birth, but ha« lived all his life in Australia. He saw the plight the monument was in, and recognised the beauty of the little sculptured girl that knelt in prayer on the pedestal. He found that- no relatives were known of, so he sent for masons and had the whole work and. grave restored. The stone reads: “Thomas Edward She ad, 11 rears, 1882, late of Phila.. Penn.. U.S.A. NOTES. i Last, week a rubbish cart paraded ! through Papanui, and found the surprised resident* unprepared. Every Alonday, from now on, the bell wiil ring. brother Rossi ter, Chief Ranger, presided at the quarterly meeting of the A.O.F. last Wednesday. Brother Horne. D.C.R.. visited the Court and gave an account of the district executive meeting. Afterwards two new members were initiated into the mys-

teries of Foresters, and learned of Robin Hood. Being unable to secure the use of the hall last Monday, the Progress League’s meeting-was postponed for a week. In connection with the. school committee election ?l may be mentioned tlijit the. chairman of the Waimairi School Committee b Air T. Holmes, coiner of Hu 1 ton and Watford Streets, and the chairman of the Papanui School (North Read). Mr W. Chapinau, Winter’s Road. I lie semi-finals oi the- men’s interclub bowling handicap were played last Saturday. W. Banks defeating Taylor, -10-39, and Tiilman winning from Everett, 40-37. Banks and Tillman will play off next Saturday. Mr W. Poole won the Nicholls Memorial Cup for bowlers. PERSONAL. Last Friday at Belfast School a presentation was mode to Miss 31. Simpson, who has resigned in view of her approaching marriagp. She reI reived presents from the children and ! the sta.fi. Miss Simpson is on the j committee of St Paul’s Tennis Club, I and. resides in Papanui. Mr and Mrs 11. Smith, who are ■ having Papanui gave-a very enjoyable evening > to their friends recently. ! Games, dancing and singing made the i evening all too short. Among those I Present were Mcsdaines H. Smith, A. ; I'arreU, L. Claridge, B. Sisson, IS. ! M'inro, F. Smicii. .Misses Rollinson, 1 -Lyons. 31. Sisson, and Messrs B. Sis- ! '-on, W . Munvo. S. Munro, IT. Munro, Masters F. Smith and F. Sisson. A petition was signed by over forty j residents asking Mr T. H. Clough to . * iarid a® a member for the council and last week n deputation waited on ' him. Mr < lough thanked them for i * he honour, but was compelled to reluse. He itatc-cl that for the next tew months he would be frequently ! away down south. 1 wo Papanui residents Mere very suecrcshil in the utility poultry cowpetii Don just deeded. Mr R. W. Hawke ; won the single pen duck test with the great record of 848 eggs, also the Duck Club’s blue ribbon and Mr Beck’s i raid medal. Mr \Y. K. Ward ldrie ! Road, won the open flock team test. Mrs Corbie, who was elected bon orary secretary of 1 he Mothers’ Unitm.

has held that office for fifteen years. Mr* R. Dnlxncv, of St James Avenue, assisted by Alesdames Sager and M’Laughlin, gave a children's party on Wednesday, iu honour of the birthdays of little Freda and Joan. Thirty children were invited., and wit-h games, bran tub, races and scrambles, put in a happy afternoon. The table* were ttay with coloured bon-bons, and a pretty birthday cake lxeld the place of honour. Mr T. H. dough, the popular secrotary of the Sport* dub, is to be tendered » complimentary evening by that body. Mrs Hodgson won the ladies’ and Mr Greenelade the men’s prize at the Waimairi School Committee’s last euchre evening. The next of these popular evenings is next week. FOOTBALL. J Last Tuesday evening saw thirty j members of the "Waimairi Club engaged m physical exercises under the coaching of 8. Kruse. THE OLD TOWN HALL. In response to inquiries: The old Town Hall was burnt down in 1900. I he cause of the fire was a. mvsterv

memorial town hall. The opening date of the Memorial loan Hail has been fixed for the afternoon of Saturday, April 21, when the proceedings will take the form of an afternoon tea, interspersed with speeches by some of the leading citizens, and musical items by the local orchestra. An energetic committee of ladies have the arrangements in hand, and visitors will be well catered for. Tn the evening the entertainment will take the form of a grand concert by Christchurch artists. MOTHERS’ UNION. The St Paul’s Mothers! Union held I its annual meeting this week, and j there va« a. large attendance. 'l’he I following officers were elected: Mrs W. i H- Or bell, president; Mm Corbie. hSn ; secretary: Mrs Hudson, treasurer; ; Ateedames Rennie. Caverhill, Laing, j Monorief. committee. Alias King. 'Mrs Jones and Alias j j Sea re 11 gave musical items. The next throe meetings will be de- i voted tf> lectures on home nursing by AJrs Watkins, and all are cordially invited. YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD. At the A let-hod is t- schoolroom this j guild held a splendid opening social. ( Considerably over one hundred people | were present, including members of

j the Girls’ and Beys’ Presbyterian ! Bible Classes. Games, competitions and musical items made an enjoyable j evening. One feature especially | popular. Various choirs were formed, j of an average of a dozen persons. ' These individuals elected their leader j and selected a. chorus rtf a popular song. The -winning choir was that of I Mrs J. Roberts. THE PAPANUI PROGRESS I LEAGUE. TO THK EDITOR Sir, —Prior to the amalgamation of Papanui with the City of Christchurch the Papanui Progress League was a real live body, and bad. every appearance of being a great asset to the district, but ever since the declaration of the poll in November last members seem to consider they have done their duty, and a.re content to sit and await developments. There is now a much greater need for an active Progress league than before. That body should be the proper channel through which all business matters of interest to the residents should reach the City Council, and in many cases it should take

the lead, as was done in the Greater Christchurch scheme. Papanui having just come under city control, and this being the first opportunity the residents have had of exercising the votes for a Alayor and Councillors, a very keen interest should have been. displayed by them, and an active part taken by the Progress League, which represents them- Ft was expected that the league would be running a candidate for the Mayoralty, arid about half a dozen for .the Council. But T am sorry t-o read that it has decided not to take any active part officially.—l am, PROGRESSIVE. PARKS FOR. PAPANUI. TO THE EDITOR vSir,—l disagree with your cor res- , pondent “Send for the Police.” The j Langdon’s Park baby was puny ami sickly from its birth. Its parents were only too glad to get rid of it, and provided no means for its maintenance. I am sure that if this baby is dead, ir died from natural causes. Still 1 think it would be a good idea to break the news to its relations and to show them where the grave it. Some day, perhaps, when the sorrow is but a memory, they will come and plant buttercups there, and rosemary, that’s for re membi a nee.—l am, etc., HEN ARE. QM ITH 'S, North Doad. Drapery Store. O' atellinjr out. Selling our. Moving Sale. Don't miss this opportunity of securing bargains. All Drapery must he sold. Must clear in three weeks. :17. North Road. SCO!