PROGRESSIVE PAPANUI

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17027, 28 April 1923, Page 6

PROGRESSIVE PAPANUI

AT WORK AND PLAY. EARLY DAYS. | The first train to reach Papanui j was on April 29, 1872. I Mr Frank Sisson gives the following I particulars:—The line was surveyed in I ’6B. and the flags put through in ’7O or ’7l. I remember that the surveyors put a flag at the front door of one house and the other flag at the back door, the line to go right through the centre of the house. Afterwards the house was shifted. When the first train went through, the schoolmaster, Air Fleming, took all the school children down to the station, and we sang, “God Save the Queen” and cheered. Foracre was stationmaster and Wells porter, at least, if not actually the first, they were in charge soon aftei. MEMORIAL TOWN HALL OPENING Although the weather was unpleasant, it did not spoil the opening ceremony. The ladies who were responsible for the success of the afternoon tea -were:—Mrs Blair (supervisor), Airs Ghas. Smith (honorary secretary), Mesdames Hart, Barnard, Uren. A. Pearce. Ives, J. Pearce, Cook, M’Cuilough, Blackmore, Ford. Woodhara. Hawke, Taylor, Coleman and Alisa M. Pearce. Other helpers were : Mesdames Hookham. Church, R. Bell. Wade, King, G. Sisson, Misses Dunnage (2), Hart (2), Borgfeldt (3), Kettle (3), Townley (2), Church (2), Hamber (2), Hookham and Lawrence. The tables were pretty with decorations in lemon and mauve. Large lemon chrysanthemums interspersed with palms pleased the eye. At the head table sat the relatives of the fallen men of the district and the various speakers. During the afternoon the Papanui orchestra- gave several selections tinder the baton of Air Wade. At the instance of Airs Blair the flowers used in the decorations were afterwards sent ever to Rannerdale Home. The boys could not be present on account of the weather. Airs Blair and the committee wish to thank all those who so generously gave broad, cakes, and donations towards the afternoon tea. OP ENING FOOTB ALL Al A TCHES. On Papanui Domain the Waimairi Juniors met Hornby, and won bv twenty-two to nil. The game was last and interesting although the ball was slippery, and the game was left to the forwards. Tries were scored by D. Ros-sit-er (2), G. Hern. E. Pearce, K. Bailey and APDonald. and two converted by W. Smith and J. Armstrong. Rossi ter owes his success to his fast following-up. “ Dug ” is a solid proposition'among the forwards. D. Hern fa last year’s third grade player) was a great success as half. W. Smith is good and safe in a tight corner. K. Bailey, who retired injured in the second half, played a hard game and E. Pearce was prominent at times. Air •J. Young was referee. The third grade met Central at Richmond Park, and played a good game, the forwards especially. P. Smith. Lange and Poulsen being prominent. The backs tackled well. Taking the

team all through, the members are to be congratulated on their fine showing against a more experienced team. Although defeated by three point*, this team can, if they pull together, win most of their matches. The form displayed by the local teams must be largely attributed to the training in the club rooms under Mr S- Kruze. town hall opening ball. The opening ball will take place next Thursday evening. The committee want this function to be an evening of enjoyment to be shared by all the people of Papanui and the surrounding districts. A LITERARY SOCIETY. At the opening of the Memorial Hall, Mr R. Hawke emphasised the necessity of using it, not only for pleasure, but also to encourage the pursuit of knowledge. Papanui has in its midst Mr •d. C. D. Somerset, whose writings uive gained for him s more than local eputation. and he has promised to give •iny literary society formed here his assistance and support. NOTES. The Methodist Young People's Guild us cussed this week what ten books thev would take with them on a desert .sland. The discussion disclosed very • aried tastes. The Waimairi Council's election takes place on May 9. Every Saturday evening the Presbyterian combined bibl e classes meet to debate,- and all are invited. It is rumoured that Papanui is soon cc have a resident detor. PERSONAL. Mrs H. Kruze, senr. returned this sveek from an extended holiday in the .North Island. Mrs Rait. of Wellington, has been staying with her sister, Mrs G. Millar, John Street. Mrs R. Rickerby and her daughter, Mrs Hamilton, have just returned from a holiday at her daughter’s at Inglewood . , On Thursday, at the Presbyterian Church, Miss Txifner, of Papanui. was married to Mr Creelond, of Ashburton. Mr L. Everett,, a popular member of Paul’s Tennis. Club, has gone to live in Central Otago. Messrs .H. Taine and A. L. Jones were elected church wardens for St Paul’s at the annual meeting this week. Messrs W. Poole, A. Fletcher, E. Lord, R. Crosbie, Read, S. M’Cartliy and F. Powell are the new vestry. A beautiful wreath was placed on the memorial tablet oh Anzao Day from Mr tnd Mrs E. Blair for " Our Fallen Boys;” Mr George Baker has been appointed an inspector of the Napier Borough. Many complimentary references were made to Mr S. .Cox. a retiring committee man, at Monday’s meeting at the "Waimairi School. PROGRESS LEAGUE. ' Progressive’s ” letter evidentlv had nn effect, for there was-a large attendance at the last meeting of the Progress League, am) mi)oh good work was done. Overhanging .hedges, the practice of driving cattle’ through the residents 1 areas, and matters in connection with the finances of the Town Hall were gone into and dealt with. WAIMAIRI SCHOOL. The committee is to be congratulated on the fine state of the finances, which is due.entirely to the enterprise of the members. The euchre parties are to bt continued and a concert given soon. A.OF. At the last meeting Brother Rossiter presided over a large attendance. Four brothers are receiving sick pay. Brother Foote. P.D.0.R., initiated a new brother. and presented certificates to the past ruling C.R.’s Brothers Carr and Rathgen. PICTURES. The picture programme for the opening night promises to he good, and it is to be hoped that this enterprise will be well supported. PICTURES FOR PAPANUI Papanui pictures open to-night with a Universal Jewel d«» Luxe, starring Lon Chaney in -The Trap. ' The doors of the new Memorial Hall will be. open at 7 p.m.. and the picture starts •it. 7.30. Next Wednesday the popular Harry Carey will star in "Man to Man” onsKiered to be one of the most thrilling plays ever presented in a Western production-. 'Hie following Saturday, and every Wednesday and Saturday after, films will he shown. Reserves are at Airds’s.