PAPANUI PARAGRAPHS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17218, 8 December 1923, Page 13

PAPANUI PARAGRAPHS

NEWS OF THE DISTRICT

By our Special Correspondent

ST PAUL’S CHURCH HISTORY. Miss Search continues:— The first organ used in the new church was an American with two manuals and pedals. One trouble with it. however, was that the bellows were not large enough to supply the air when the full organ was on. and in the middle of a stirring voluntary the

organ would emit a sound between >« groan and a sigh, and the music would cease. Another drawback was that the blower could be seen by most of the congregation, puffing and panting at his work. It was hardly conducive to devotional feelings when a perspiring face would alternately appear and dis appear as the owner pulled the big handle up and down. Tire congregation should he thankful that the present organ is blown by electricity. Mb Oil the choir boys were first put into surplices, the garments were made by the ladies of the parish, who. judging by the workmanship and style, had more enthusiasm than skill. Each one was cut on a different pattern. T don’t know how it happened, but the tall boys invariably seemed to get the small surplices, and thope worn by the small boys often trailed along the ground. — (To be continued.) PERSONAL. Mr F. AV. Dunnage, who has recently resigned from the presidency of the Linwood Tennis Club, has been a member of that club for over thirty years. Air H. C. D. Somerset was about this week, and looking much better. St Paul’s tennis players who have improved their status recently are Miss F. M’Donald and H. Davies. The lat ter will now be third man in the B team. Master Baldwin sang two songs very nicely at the Social Club’s recent evening. Mr George Derrett. president of the Papanni Social Club, wishes to thank the Ladies’ Committee and Air W. Al’Connell. acting secretary, for their assistance- on Tuesday night. 17i connection with the recent guild garden party, the following are corrections in the names of stall-holders: —* Laundry stall, Alisses Gwen and Eileen Ryan; speciality stall. Alisses Townley , plain and fancy stall. Mesdaines Elliot and Donald. This function was successful in raising well over £3O. and was in every way a credit to this ladies* guild. A REVUE CONCERT. On December IS a fine revue concert will be given by Alisa Ella Clark and her pupils. ' This is going to b© something good, and the dressing and effects in every way will be novel and beautiful. CYCLE CLUB. The committee of this club are wroth at inaccuracies in the various published reports. The following times and placings are official: —R. Leggett (1), lhr 24min 40sec; A. Goodhind (2), lhr 2omin 40 2-osec ; R. Hall (3), lhr 24min 40 3-oeec; K. Ayres (4), lhr 23min 41 sec. J. Henderson, who won the fastest time and blue ribbon, was timed lhr 20rain 3osec. THE NEW LIBRARY. Practically nothing has been done towards moving into the new rooms, but Air Reynolds explains that the delay has been caused by the contractor for the shelving not being able to get the necessary dressed timber. BOWLING. Last Saturday Henderson. Ritchie. S. Al’Donsld and Ryan (skip) were the only successful rink in the match against Christchurch* hut. though Papanui lost, yet it could easily have been a. win, for both Baldwin’s and jSamuel’s rinks were only two benind. In the championship singles, Ryan defeated Quigley, sen., and both Orbcll and Ritchie went down to F. Bell. TENNIS. Papanui A team’s match against Rangiora was postponed. St Paul’s A. on their home courts, went down to Te Whaka, the Lyttelton club. Singles winners for the local club were Aliss W. Bowbyes, 6-5. and H. Tillman. 6-1. Miss W. Bowbyes and Aliss A. Chapman were successful in

the ladies’ doubles, 6 5. Aliss Chapman was also successful with J. Esson. 6-5, and Miss E. AVard with St Paul’s skipper, J. Alawson, won 6-2. St Paul’s B played Hcathcote. and with a little more combination could have won. Alsr Baynes played her usual good game, winning 6-5. Aliss French won, 6-2. Walker played hi* best game to date. 6-2. and that consistent player, D. Gray, won, 6-4. This team included two new players who had won a place in the team, Aliss L. A\ orthingtou and Alahalm. Both played well, and were only just beaten. Papanui B won their first match. Their trio of colts. Banks. Ait-ken. and Reynolds, all won their singles. 6-1. This club has ample material to win both shields for Papanui, hut lack of courts is the trouble. They have close on eighty members now. and need two new courts immediately. “ AYOMEN WHO AY ATT.” There is the tang and roar of the ocean in this drama, which will be shown at the Papanui Pictures next Saturday. It is a tale of Cape Cod fisher folks so direct and human that smiles and tears will ever come and go. Deceit battles ainst love till the finish when the girl in a frail rowboat puts forth into the storm to save the man she loves. Ararguerite Clayton is the star in this fine picture. There is, as usual, a good supporting programme. To-night brings Up in tlio Air About Alary.” MOTHERS* UNION. Wednesday afternoon saw the breakup of the Mothers’ Union. After a short service in the church a small garden party was held in the vicarage grounds, and with games and competitions a most enjoyable afternoon was spent PAVILION FOR THE DOAJAIN. A movement is on foot to have a pavilion erected on the Papanui Domain in time for the football season. At present there is no provision made for players changing. The old dressing rooms were burnt down some years ago, and nothing lias been done till now to replace them. SOCIAL CLUB’S EVENING. The Papanui Social Club’s social on Tuesday night was a great success. The hall was very prettily decorated. Bells and streamers in t he club’s colours hung from the cross girders. Pot plants, kindly lent by Airs Fletcher, made a pleasing background to the pretty dresses worn. Among those present and members of the committee were Alesdames Munro, heliotrope silk ; Cooper, navy blue silk ; Barnard, black frock ; Aloore, black taffetas, georgette sleeves embroidered in bugle beads ; C. Smith, peacock blue jersey silk, embroidered with steel beads: Langdon, eau de nil sponge cloth; Blnckmorc, pale green frock ; Aliller. henna jersey silk : Stirling, apricot silk : Roberts, saxe blue frock ; Burrows, Shetland wool over lemon satin ; AVoodham. navy crepe de chine; Sutherland, navy fugilerie, grey stitching; Ric.kerhy, black satin ; Neilson, black satin, lace overdress; Greenslade. black satin; Alegsrs T. Derrett, Aloore, M’Connell, Burborough, Roberts, Sutherland, Avrey, Smallbone, Greenslade and C. Sisson. The decorations were kindly supplied by Aliss Tansey. The music was by Nut tail’s Band, and extras were played by Air Wool-ridge. Alessrs J. Carrington, Alunro and B. Derrett acted as Al.C.’s. The euchre winners were Messrs Blaekmore and Fletcher, Afesdames Cresswell and Samuels. Other prizes were won by Airs R. Aliller and Air J. Willett. PAPANUI PROGRESS LEAGUE. On Alonday evening Air W. Boyce presided at a meeting of this league. Alatters in connection with the cutting of hedges, asphalting of footpaths were discussed. It was decided to send a deputation to the council to further the Lungdon’s Road Park proposal.

represented future champions. The following arc the resudts of the races : Schoolgirls’ race- -Doris Kingdon, A. L© Afessinvcr. 25yds hoys’ race—Colin Al’Kenzio ], Noel Smith 2. Spreydon Handicap A. Jones 1. AY. Unwin 2. United Club Race, 50yds L. Aloorhouse I. Aleikle 2. Forward 3. spreydon ladies’ nice- Aliss Merritt* 1. Airs P rest id go 2. Addington Club race- -Robb 1. AYillis 2. Smith 3. 25yds Spreydon Dash—AVitbrook 1, Weston 2. Howard 3. Springboard Dive— AVnotton I. Pickett 2. Water, polo - Addington boat Spreydon by A goals to nil in an exhibition match. During tho afternoon an exliibton of life saving was given by Aliss Agassiz’s pupils and also an exhibition of fanev swimming by Alp L. Aloorhouse and' Master Jack AUDonald. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies of the club. SPREYDON CRICKET CLUB. Spreydon B played Christ’s College at tho Spreydon Domain last Saturday. College batted first and made 80 runs (Chapman 10 and Cox 36). Spreydon replied 129 (Glover 50, Cox 31, Tindall 11). College in their second innings have lost two wickets for 6 runs. Spreydon A team met Technical College at Ensor’s Road. Technical College batted first, and were all out, for 111 runs (Richardson 16, AA'arburtou 17. Arpott 17, Durbicr 15, Austin It, Mullary 17). Bowes took six wickets for 36 runs, Cross two for 27 and McClelland one for 10. Spreydon mado 68 for tho loss of seven wickets (Hayes 24, Cocks 13). Arnott took one wicket for 8 runs, Teachart two for 11 and AVeston four for 14. COIN EVENING. A coin evening w as hi Id at the residence of Airs A. R AYilkins on Wednesday last. The function 1 , which was well attended by members and friends, was held to obtain money to buy articles for stalls for a bazaar which i.s being held by the AYcst Spreydon Tennis and Debating Club early in the new year, the proceeds of which will be used for defraying the cost of an asphalt court. SOMERFIELD SCHOOL COAIAIITTEE. The usual monthly meeting was held last Wednesday, there being present Air AY. Britten (chair), Alesdames Le Messurier, Alessrs Collett, Dobbs, Hutchings, Ring, Good and AYood. The head master reported tho average attendance for November to be 437 and the roll number 478. As the school is reaching Grade AT., there will probably bo three more teachers appointed. It was decided to close the school for the Christmas holidays from December 19. The secretary instructed to send a letter of thanks to Airs A. R. \A r ood for donating and raffling a cushion, which was won by Airs F. Hutchings, Somerfield Street. The committee were disappointed that the deputation from the Education Board to discuss several matters did not turn up. It was agreed to send a letter to the City Council asking that a footbridge be erected over tho Heathcote river at Duncan Street. Owing to no bridge being available at this point, children who should be attending Somerfield School have to go to Beckenham or Cashmere Schools. It was also / decided that a copy of the letter to the council be sent to Alessrs W. AA insor and F- Cooke, city councillors, and to the Spreydon Burgesses* Association. Alatters in connection with the picnic which is being held at Alotukararaya next Saturday were finally arranged.

SOMERFIELD SWIMMING CLUB. The secretary reports that arrangements are well in hand for the interclub carnival to be held in the school baths early in the new year. The programme of events and the list of officials were approved at the last meeting of the Canterbury Centre. All the clubs affiliated to the centre have been notified and big entries are expected, including the -Canterbury champions who will be visiting Christchurch for the championship carnival. The club has made great strides this season, having elected about sixty new members. The ladies’, club is now an established fact, and it should not he long before we have lady swimmers representing the Somerfield Club at inter-club carnivals.