Brighton Breezes

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17027, 28 April 1923, Page 2

Brighton Breezes

Events of the Week

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THE ELECTIONS. As was anticipated, the rotes were very much fewer than in 1921. Councillor Scott, who headed the poll, got 720. Two years ago thos was only equivalent to seventh place. The dflfference is explained by there being no Mayoral contest, and the absence of strenuous organisation. A large number of people found themselves off the roll, and once again, the absence of a booth in the city where ratetpayers who live in Christchurch could record their votes was a source of annoyance and regret to all candidates. The council return was got out first, but a very long ami irritating delay took place before the library figures were announced. Of those elected, four were members of the last council, while of th.e new men Councillors Leaver and Chivers have served before. The installation will take place in the Council Chambers next Wednesdav. at 7.30 p.m. PERSONAL. At the, time of going to press, tho Hospital reports that the condition of Noel Clemens, who was injured by a tram on Friday morning, was satisfactory, the injuries being less serious than were at first supposed. 'l'he condition of Mr AY. H. Bellamy is causing his friends much anxiety. THE BEACH. Addressing the crowd who nere waiting for the election returns on Thursday evening. Captain A. W. Owles dealt with early borough history, especially touching on sand movements and the proposed improvements to tho sandhills and beach. He sounded a note of warning regarding the erection of walls and structures at the present high water mark, contending that the sea was receding. For instance, where there used to be fifteen feet of water at high tide, there is now only six feet, which is dry at low tide. It u«e«l to be possible for the John Anderson to lie alongside the Pier and take off passengers. When the first part of the Esplanade was formed in 1891 for twenty chains each side of the Pier. 35.000 feet of timber was used, which is now completely buried. Captain Owles maintains that the Waiau, Hurunui and Waimakariri Hirers, with their tributary streams, are continually bringing spoil into what is really a blind bay, and that for approximately 300 days put of the 365 the prevailing wind is from the eaex. These are causes which tend to allow the beach To make. He said that the I subject should be studied and tinderstood by iliupe who contemplated doing anything of a permanent nature on the foreshore. At the conclusion of an interesting address, Captain Owles announced that, all being well, he would be a candidate for the Mayoralty of New Brighton in two years’ time. MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. There was a good attendance at the LadifV Miniature Riiie Club last monday. The highest scores were; Miss Park. 33.31: Mrs Stokes, 31; Mrs i McClelland, 31. i Mrs C. Burmeister. one of the club’s ! coaches, who has recently undergone j a serious operation, is now progressing favourably. SCHOOL AFFAIRS. The annual meeting of householders drew a record attendance, keen interest being taken in the election of the committee. A sidelight on tile progress of New Brighton is gained by a perusal of the school figures, the numbers having been doubled in the last eight J years, the present roll number being ! 924. There is to be a new school at j South New Brighton, a site having j been purchased on Estuary Road. Specj ial prizes for the coming year were i offered by Mrs Evelyn Clark, Mrs { .Moses. Mrs Wedd, the Misses Ballantyne, Messrs R. Hargrove. A. M. Chivers. R. Slaney. T. Robins. M. Corbett and R. Weaver. BENEFIT CONCERT. A benefit concert in aid of the Winterbourne family will be held at Jovland Theatre next Tuesday. The concert has been'arranged by Mrs Hughes, who. it will be remembered, arranged j a similar function for the Cook family. SURF' CLUB. Tlie ceremony of officially unveiling the war memorial for Surf Club members~"'llic'h is » stained glass window —will be performed to-morrow aiternoon at the pavilion by the president of the elnb. Mr F. Kibblewhite and the Mayor (Mr J. Gamble) at 3 p. m . 'fives window contains tbe names of those members killed, and, in addition, there is a brass plate containing the number of those who joined the Expeditionary Forces. The window rends: “ A tribute to tboee members of our club who gave their lives in freedom’s cause 1914-1918.” The names are: I” • K. Cookson. J. Stirling. C F j Humphries, E. J. Ehind, I). p. M’Far- , lane. D J. Whitcomb*. H. R. M'Far■l. Read. I>. G. Napier, .S. Sapsford !W. Roeferane. V. 1» Hopkins \ r ! M’Farlane. E. T. Harper. E. Fraser, iH. Mutton, 1.. M’D. Vincent. PI .UNK ET SOCJ ETT. The Punket Society nurses Tisited New Brighton on Monday last, and had n busy afternoon. Advice was given to twenty-eight adults, and twentythree babies were attended to, one oi these being a new case fire brigade. Councillor F. Ward took occasion at the conclusion of his address in the Pier Hall, on Tuesday even in o to move a resolution of thanks To the superintendent and members of tlm I New Brighton Fire Brigade for the very efficient manner in which the brigade is carrying out its duties. band concert. 1 he Christchurch Tramway Band will play the following programme at the rotunda to-morrow afternoon, at three o’clock: March, “The 8.8. and 0.F.” (Ord Hume) : hymns, “ Fierce Raged the lempest.” “ Lead Kindly Light ” • | selection. •• Ernani ” (Verdi); waits j “ Sweet Idleness ” (Ord Hume); intermezzo. “ Drejun Thoughts” (Mosa). selection, “Sweets Songs of Old” (Round); march, “Tho Statesmen” (Anthony Dare'. METHODIST CHURCH. The annual meeting of the New Brighton Methodist Church was held last Tuesday evening. The Rev F. T. Read, minister of the church, occupied the chair. The Rev E. D. Patchott. circuit minister, was also present. The treasurer. Mr C. J. Wilson, reported that the income of the church for trust purposes was £175 11s 5(1, and after paying all expenses, they had a credit | balance in hand of £22 6s 7d. Tbe amount owing on the church was £4B 13s lOd. and owing on the parsonage £285 16s Bd. The secretary. Mr G. E. Goodwin, gave a report of the progress of church during the year, showing

the total calue of the trust property at £6850. and the total debt £lOl9 10b 6d. The amount received through collections was £566 Is lid. He moved, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, a hearty vote ©f thanks to all who had rendered service to the church during the year. This was carried unanimously. Solos were rendered by Mrs Hewitt, Miss Sprat t, Air E. D. Sineoek. Air Hannah; duets by the Misses Clarke, and a recitation by the Rev Mr Read. Complimentary addresses were delivered ?>v the Rev E. D. Patchett and the Rev F. T. Read. A hearty vote of thanks to’ all the performers was carried by acclamation. SOUTH BRIGHTON NOTES. The recent purchase by the Education Board of a block of land/ in Estuary Road, for the purpose of erecting a school building thereon, lent additional interest to the householders’ meeting this year, and, doubtless, partly accounted for the large number of South Brighton residents present on Monday evening. Great satisfaction is felt at Airs R. Campbell’s election to j the committee; Though unsuccessful last tjfrue. she courageously came forward again, being placed at the top of. the poll. Mr T. Robins will also us an acquisition, lie having served on other school committees, and also filled the position of chairman. Proposals for the improvement of idle Estuarr and River Avon should be of vital interest to New Brighton resi- j dents. Transit by water, if properly i handled, would result in considerably I lowering the cost of such articles as | cement, bricks, coal, timber, etc., in j the borough. A strong deputation from j various interested bodies will attend the meeting in the South Brighton Hall on Tuesday next, and present statistics j in support- of a progressive movement in this direction. His "Worship the i Mayor (Mr J. Gamble) will preside. | SALE. For two weeks, Mr K. Bush, the ] local bootmaker, is holding a sale of j Boots and Shoes, Sand Shoes, Tennis Shoes. Everything of Good Quality at I Reduced Prices. Also Stationery, Toys ) and Fancy Goods are being sacrificed ; to clear. Visit this Sale. E. Bush, 1 Bootmaker, Bowhill Road. opp. Tonks Street. 4874 HOME HUNGRY. Do von want to own your own home? Of course you do! It- is human nature. Your chance will be ready for you next Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in the Farmers’ Co-op. Association’s auction rooms. A small deposit of ten percent. will let you buy a Central Brigh- ] ton Bligli’s Gardens’ Section, sunny and wide. Then your home is launched. 6