SUMNER RIPPLES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17218, 8 December 1923, Page 10

SUMNER RIPPLES

1 CHRONiCLES OF THE WEEK

By Our Special Comspondent.

PERSONAL. During last week-end Dr J. Line, of ■Wellington, paid a round of visits to old friends. The Rev Tulloch Yuille, of Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, is spending an extended holiday in the borough. Mrs E. G. Wright has gone to live near Ashburton. Mrs H. C. Jamieson is spending a few days at Oxford. LIFE SAVING. A meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday evening, when Mr T. Newburgh presided. 'Hie secretary reported that the new members elected to date numbered 111. The chairman submitted plans of the proposed alterations to the pavilion. These provided for an extension of both floors of 17ffc by 12ft, giving much more accommodation for the lady members and substantially enlarging the top floor. Arrangements will be made for accommodation for junior members. A meeting of ladies will be called as soon as definite aarangements are made for commencing the alterations. The secretary was authorised to procure an additional number of costumes. The programme of events for a carnival on December 22 was approved. It was decided to enter teas for the centre life-saving competitions. W.C.T.U. Quito a large number of ladies ' in the Methodist Church this week for the W.C.T.U. annual meeting. Mrs J. M’Combs presided, and submitted the annual report, which showed a year of progress along several lines. Mrs Booth presented the annual balance sheet, which showed a satisfactory credit. Two very enjoyable solos were sung by Miss Porrott and Mrs T. E. Taylor gave a most practical address, pointing out past hindrances to union work and suggesting plans for the future. Th© election bf officers resulted as follows:—Vice-presidents, Mesdames W. M'Ara, W. J. Williams, F. Slater, Wilson and Miss Henderson ; corresponding secretary, Mrs Fitzhenry; recording secretary, Miss Dalziel ; “ White Ribbon ” agent, Mrs R. Ogier; treasurer, Mrs Booth; evangelistic superintendent, Mrs Williams; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs Voller; music and social superintendent, Mrs T. Wilson. The election of president was left in abeyance, MVs M’Combs having expressed her intention of resigning in February. In response to several requests, Mrs M’Combs agreed to speak of her recent trip to Queensland at the opening meeting in February. FOR CHILDREN. During the week th© following received notice of their success at th© recent examination by the Royal Academy of 3susic: —Elementary certificates. Valmai Webb, Marjorie Franklin, Una Powell. Willie Brettel and Hilary Long ton (Nelson) ; primary certificates. Thelma Hines, Sybil Lamb. Ronald Glackin, Fred Glackin and Natalie Partridge. These were the pupils of Miss May Barber. Mrs Lilian Gale’s pupils gave a very successful recital during the week. Amongst those contributing were Jack Crosby, Frank Coe, Gwenda Watson, Jean M’Donald, Alison Gough, Ngaire Watson, Kitty Sinclair. Elise Crosby, Muriel and Eunice Whitfield, and Misses Cairns and Whitley. SUMNER MARINE BAND. The band has been practising for the Redcliffs gala, but unfortunately th 3 lack of instruments is a big handicap. At a meeting held during the week the members voted unanimously for Besson instruments, and a half-set of Class A, plated and engraved, are expected to hand in the course of a few days. Messrs Charles Begg and Co. have generously loaned the band some half dozen instruments to carry on with. The thanks of the band are due to Mr Payne for his assistance in helping to put the band on a sound footing. CHILDREN’S SALE OF WORK. A large gathering of parents and friends assembled in the parish room on Tuesday evening to attend a 6al© of work organised by children in the Sunday School. Th© stalls presented a gay appearance with their artistic decorations and the attractive articles for sale on each, all which were made by the children. The Rev G. W. C. Powell, in opening the proceedings, explained the origin and object of the sale. He expressed his pleasure at the large at tendance, and said that the sale reflected great credit on the children. An enjoyable musical programme was given, the following being the items: —Pianoforte solo. Miss Dulcie Pye ; recitation. “ The Sea Flower,” Miss Natalie Hampton; dance, “ The Butterfly,” Miss Elise Crosby; pianoforte solo, “ Petite Valse,” Master William Brettell; recitation, ‘‘Where’s Mother?” Miss Dorothy Alexander; pianoforte solo,Miss Nerolie Smithson ; recitation.

“ Baby Bear,” Miss Byllee Brown , dance, “ The Elves.” Misses Marjorie Chambers and Natalie Hampton. The stalls and their attendants were as follow:—Sweets stall. Misses Natalie Hampton. Marjorie Chambers and Gladys Bates ; fancy stall. Misses Enid Chambers. Dorothy Mathews and Dorothy Alexander: porduce and cake, Misses Betty Pickering, Ariti Andrews, Ettie Barber and Natalie Partridge, soft drinks. Misses Phyllis Fitzlienry and Patricia M’Combs. SUMNER SCHOOL. _ The committee has decided to hold fclie prize-giving on Thursday, December 20. In the afternoon the infanta will bold their annual break-up; alter this thero will be the presentation of the junior prizes in the Town Hall. In th© evening a big ceremony has been arranged for the seniors. An exhibition of school work will be given on Friday, December 14, at the school. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. On Assembly Sunday the anniversary services of the Sumner Presbyterian Church were held throughout the day and were largely attended. The preachers for the day were : Morning, Rev Professor Dr J. Gumming (Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand); aiternoon. Rev E. J. Dabourne ; evening, Rev George. Budd, superintendent of home missions. Anthems were rendered by the children’s choir and 6olos by Mrs Mogridge and Miss B. Browne. On Wednesday evening last, the anniversary social was held, when the Rev W. M’Ara presided over a large attendance. Addresses were given by the chairman, the Rev Tulloch Yuille (Knox Church, Dunedin), Mr Macfarlaue (home missionary from the King Country) and Mr J. Hampton (session clerk).

The children’s choir sang an anthem and solos wore given by Mrs Mogridge, Miss Browne and Master Willie Bret-

tell, and a recitation by Dorothy Alexander. Supper was provided by the ladies of the P.W.M.U. To-morrow the Rev Tulloch Yuille. of Knox Presbyterian Church. Dunedin, will preach at the morning service. GOOD MUSItT The need for good music during the summer months has been felt for some time. The borough has a charming esplanade and a good band rotunda, and the question was often asked : “Where is the Band?” The trouble was. and still is, one of finances. Residents and visitors may have a hand to entertain them while they sit charmed by the moonlit sea. if they n.rc prepared to pay for one. An opportunity is now to be given to see how much they are realy in earnest about it. The Beautifying Society, as an experiment, has engaged the Woolston Band for a concert on or about Wednesday. December 12. This well-known band will give one of its best programmes at the Cave Rock. But the public must realise that the association experts them to pay for their entertainment. A collection to defray expenses will be taken up, and if the enthusiastic band lovers don’t come “to light.” that will be the “ end of the section.” There will be no more first class open air concerts. Tf it is a success the association has other concerts in view. THE GALA. A meeting of the Gala Committee 1 was held during the week, when Mr H. C. Jones presided. The date of the Gala was fixed for December 28 and 29. The sura of £6 was allocated for sailing races and £4 for rowing events. A number of popular side shows were included in the programme. Arrangements are to be made for the Marine Band to give a programme during the Gala. It was agreed to run a number of children’s races and to include Highland dancing events on the programme. Arrangements will also he made for a boxing tournament. The following committees were elected :—Side shows : Messrs Reay. Harper, Chishin, Rev M’Ara, J. Carter, Roswill, Dick. J. Booth, C. S. Booth. Tapson and Allen. Grounds: Messrs J Carter. Harper, Ohisin, Thomas, Reav and M’rfonald. Dance: Messrs Barr, Hampton, Chishin, Don Thomas and Harper. Advertising : Messrs C. M. Roswill and H. L© Page. Official collector: Mr J- Car. ter. BOROUGH PICNICS. The prospects for the annual borough picnic were discussed this week, when it was decided to hold the outing on the beach at Scarborough on February 2. Owing to the present shortage of funds it was not i©ssible to consider any site beyond the borough. It is thought that the people of the borough may yet rise to the occasion and have their annual outing somewhere a little further from their own doorstep. If everyone paid the train fare it would be possible to go as far afield as Oxford for the day. The whole matter rests with the residents and the friends of the children. In the meantime the committee have made very complete arrangements for the Scarborough reserve. _______