SUMNER RIPPLES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17158, 29 September 1923, Page 11

SUMNER RIPPLES

CHRONICLES OF THE WEEK

By Our Special Correspondent.

SUMNER FIRE BRIGADE. The members of the Sumner Fire Brigade entertained the Mayor, Mr \V H. iNicholscn, and councillors at a social oa Ihursday evening, when there was a lull attendance of guests and of the volunteer firemen. The first portion ji the oveuing was spent in cards and milliards, tlic brigade winning the for mer by ten to eight and the latter by Six to two. During the supper. Super mtendent J. Cailer proposed the health or the Mayor and councillors, and saiu that for the first time for thirty-one ycais were having the pleasure oi entertaining those to whom thev had to look for a feood deal of help. Owin*. to sympathetic consideration in the past, they now had a motor that was being copied by Akaroa. Waimate and leilding. The men were most loyal, and had only one aim, to serve the borough to the best of their ability. He thanked the guests for their assist a nee in the past, and would assure them that tho brigade would not bo found wanting at the call of duty.

The Mayor, responding, thanked the brigade for the pleasant evening, and expressed tho satisfaction of the coun cillors in the opportunity afforded ot meeting the members of the brigade. In his opinion, there were no more necessary and honourable volunteers in the borough, not even excepting the Volunteer Life-saving Club, than the Fire Brigade. Their work was deeply appreciated by the residents. He os pecially thanked them and their ladv friends for the good things they had prepared, and said that the council was out to assist them to the fullest extent of its powers. Air Nicholson later proposed th»health of the brigade, which was dnipk with musical honours and responded to by Superintendent J. Carter. Superin tendont J. Carter proposed the health of “ The Press,” stating that he had ever found it a good friend in the in terests of his brigade. The proceedings terminated with th* singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.” PRESBYTER!AN CHURCH. During the week the ladies of th Presbyterian Church entertained mem bora of tlie Home Missionary Summc School at afternoon tea on the oecasio’ of their visit to the borough. COUNCIL NOTES. The usual meeting of the Boroug Council was held this week, the Aiavoi Air W. H. Nicholson, presiding. The lighting manager’s report showe that 976.580 cubic feet of gas bad bee manufactured for the month. Fire ne gas connections and nine electric ligh connections had been made. An additional lamp had been instal led on Monck’s Bay spur. The water pumped amounted to 3,175,000 gallons. A renewal ot a picture license wa* granted to Mr A. A. Ritchie. An application for new shelving foi the library was granted. It was agreed to tar float streets be tween tram rails when the council wa repairing roads. It was agreed to invite fresh tender for the removal of trees from S Leonard’s Square. The Fire Brigade’s annual report wa received. It showed that the only out breaks were of chimney fires. Th* l brigade had worked well together, and wished to thank the council for its as sistance. The motor had been over hauled, and was in good order. The re ceipts had been £97 16s Bd, and the expenditure £BS 4s lid. The brigad recommended the purchase of a ham) pumr> for chimney outbreaks. The cricket club was granted tlie usp of tlie Park for Saturday. The council suggested that, swings t* he erected bv the Beautifying Associa tion be placed on the beach near the reserve at thp baths. FAIRY PLAY. The accommodation of the Town Hall was taxed to the utmost on Thursday evening, when Alioss Eldred’s talented I pupils staged the fairy play 4 Beauty and the Beast,” with the assistance of Airs M’Aulay and other sympathisers. * The stage was converted into a. charming are &for the background of the items, and the management of the various numbers left nothing to he desired. The dresses were much admired and the whole tone of the performance kept to a high standard. The following took part:—Nancy Lee, Dorothy Alexander, Joan Gibson, Alary Brown, Aiollie Cadle, Peggy Brown, Aiollie 1 ee, Alison Gough, Nai.dn M’Aulay, Marjorie Wilson, Clare Wilson, Joy It owe, El iso Crosbie, Hazel Cook, Nancy Alexander, Noeline Clark, Jean Wilson, Lois Cook, Byllee Brown, Ruth Collins, Clare and Kathleen Cottrell 1 and Colleen Gosteliu. Airs H. W. Hes-

lop was accompanist and Air G. A. Alexander chairman. Arrangements were made to repeat the programme in iid of the Sumner School funds. BURGESSES’ ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Sumner Burgesses’ Association was held during .he week, when the Rev AV. Al’Ara, preided. The annual report showed that tlie ■fforfcs of the association had proved of oenefit to the borough. Thanks were due to the Tramway Board for the attention to matters approached by the ssGciation. Alore members were -ranted and -would be welcomed to the association. The committee wished to thank the Borough Council for its support. It was hoped that members would push along the affairs of the borough and maintain its reputation. Tlie statement of accounts showed a debit of £2 IQs 3d. It was resolved to advance the membership lee to os 6d. Officers were elected as follows: President, Rev AV. Al’Ara ? vice-pre-sidents, Alessrs AV. Bailey and O. F. Allen; secretary and treasurer, Air J. C. Macdonald; committee, Alessrs H. C. Jones, J. Booth, Foster Eastgate, and F. H. Alatliews; auditor, Air AA’. Eumsden. A social evening followed the annual meeting, a number of toasts being hon-

oured. The Rev Al’Ara thanked members for the honour accorded him. Ho considered that the association could do a lot for the borough by making it n place to admire and a place to live in. There was much useful work to do and there was no resaon why residents should nob take a. deeper interest than ever in the association’s efforts. Alusical items were contributed by Alessrs J. H .Thomas, Postgate, Foster and A. J. AVithers. The Hon J. Barr was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his work on .he Tramway Board. - \ s. SUMNER SCHOOL The School Comm" mer, oil AVed•sday evening to discuss tho matter improved heating in the school, 'veral schemes for raising the money ere discussed, and although ,it was *rc«ed that the hq<&!-ing is decidedly cessary, it wn.s decided not to in•.gurate any active campaign fcF•esent moment. REDCLIFFS TENNIS. ~~ The RedcPffs Tennis Club struck a eautiful day for its opening, and a cry successful function resulted. Th'*re as a large attendance of members ud visitors during the afternoon, and t night a dance was held in the Comiunity Hall, .where arrangement* had •een made by the committee for a rogramme that was much appreciated. FOOTBALL. A meeting of the members of the I miner soccer players was held at Air mix’s during the week, when Mr P. ’* : ck, who for seme years has given a fid medal for the best player of the ■ason, made this year’s award to E. . Allen. Air Dick referred to the ■: erling success of the players and the •: cel lent possibilities ahead of them, r, gave him great pleasure to offer the r.ducement to plovers, and ho felt r.j the borough would be well represented by its players for a long time. INTER-BOROUGH AIATCH. The football match with the New Brighton team at St Leonard’s Square 'row a “ crowded house,” a larger •rowd being sepn at the park than ias been recorded for many years, •'nthusiasm was keen from tho fact bhat it was the final round of the contest. The match was a * willing go,” ■leanly played, and the place-kicking of W. Merritt earned deserved applause. Tries were scored for the

visitors by J. Betheridge. H. Simmons and L. James, and for the home team by C. Sherrard and E. Allen, Alerrett converting one and also lacking two penalties. Tiro final score was 14-9 m favour of Sumner. After the game the home team entertained the visitors at the Cadena Tea Rooms where the Mayor, Air AV. H. Nicholson, presided. A short toast list was duly honoured, and a good word was put in for the hand organised for the occasion, for the captain, T Frebble, and for the selectors, Alessrs H. Wilson. Prebble and Don, tho last of whom had acted as coach. FOR THE CHILDREN. The Sumner School Committee has fixed the date of tff\e annual sports at yt Leonard’s f r ’ v Saturday -ober 18. Tlie half-yearly meeting of householders wiii »e he'd just prior to that date. It has been arranged for a children’s social, followed by an >dult dance, on October 19, in the Town Hall, where a good time will be arranged for all.