BRIGHTON BREEZES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17230, 22 December 1923, Page 10

BRIGHTON BREEZES

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

By Our Special Correspondent.

BAND CONCERT. A <?oneert will l>o given from the rotund* on Sunday afternoon. Great effort/, are being made to complete the graund work up to the new stone wall l/.fore then. , THE BIG CARNIVAL. Progress leports for next week’s ihreo day carnival are very encouraging, arrangements for the many special attractions and entertainments being well forward. Fine weather is all that is necessary to break last year’s record attendance. A huge crowd is sure to be present to watch Hogan Chief attempt to break the beach record of -min 10sec set up by Happy Voyage last year. Other attractions for next I week are more comprehensive than ever i before. Mr Gamble reports that he has had a communication from Mr Thompson. general manager of the tramways, stating that the usual concessions will again be granted this year, notwithstanding the tramway difficulty of catering for two galas on one day. To correct an impression that the board had not replied to a communication from the Gala Committee upon this subject, it should be stated that no application, other than the one referred to above, was made to the board. BEACH ATTRACTIONS. A great spurt is being made by all concerned to get the various beach attractions erected and running to-day. The rails for the miniature railway are laid, and the merry-go-round lias had two trial trips and runs noiselessly and well. On the railway, when children only are being carried, three cars will run, and two where adults are concerned. The enclosure hedges are being trimmed, claying is proceeding apace, at the south end, and with luck. Mr Knight and Mr Ryan should about complete by Monday. A great improvement is noticeable already. The band rotunda is painted and fenced, and the base, kt least, of the stone wall at the northern end, will be in position today. RATES AND ACCOUNTS. January 28, 1924, is the last day on which rates can be paid without an additional 10 per cent being added. From to-day and until February, no electric light accounts will be received at the Council Chambers, owing to the congestion on account of rate payments. PERSONAL. A slight improvement in the condition. of Mrs Gamble, who has been 1 seriously ill, is reported. Mr H. L. Jenkins, Town Clerk, has been appointed Town Clerk at Levin. He proved a popular and obliging officer and will carry with him the best wishes of the residents and ratepaj'ers for his further success. Miss Ormondy, writing to .one of her past pupils, referred to the interesting places and sights she and Miss Robinson are seeing in England, and wished all pupils of the school past and present the compliments of the season. It will be some months yet before Miss Ormondy returns to New Brighton, whf e for so many years she was mistress of the school. BOXING. A boxing contest will bo held in Joyland next Thursday, December 27. There will be lightweight, bantam, feather and welter contests. Gold medals will be given to the winners. It is understood that Brian M’Cleary and J. Burrows will box an exhibition bout. Boxing is a new attraction for New Brighton and is sure to be appreciated. BRIGHTON BOOKLET. An advance copy of the Brighton Booklet is to hand. There are sixtytour pages, the printing is very good and the illustrations are first class and give a good idea of New Brighton’s many attractions. There is sure to be a good demand for the book and probably a few copies will be on sale within a few days, although the major idea was for the hock to be circulated outside the borough. Advertisers will receive some copies from the “Lyttelton Times ’* Co«. next week. THE SCOUTS. A special meeting of New Brighton Scout Committee was held on Thursday

evening, December 13, the Rev F. T. Read presiding. The meeting had been called for the purpose of meeting the Chief Commissioner, Brigadier-General Andrew, who was accompanied by Mr Charlewood, a member of the Dominion Executive. During the course of hi.s talk to the committee the general emphasised the necessity for parents taking an interest in the work of the troops, visiting them occasionally and giving every assistance possible to the scoutmasters. He considered that one of the main objects of the committee was to obtain the services of competent assistant scoutmasters to assist in the training of the boys. He strongly advocated a “ Mother's Day ” on which day every boy should do something extra for mother in addition to the good turn a scout is expected to do every day. Ho favoured Npw Brighton forming a Sea Scout Troop and was pleased to see that the original troops had been split up into three smaller troops. Church parados should be held at regular intervals at the various churches. In conclusion he congratulated the committee upon New Brighton being so well represented in the Dominion Troop to be sent to England in May next. Scoutmaster Bishop is following his usual custom of taking the boys on their Christmas trek. The objective this year is Mount Cook. The boys, numbering thirty, with Scoutmasters Bishop and F. Scott, will leave New Brighton or. Boxing Day; train to Timaru and then walk to Mount Cook ; spend a week there, and then commence their long cross-country trek home. The walking distance in all is estimated at 260 miles, and Mr Bishop expects to he away four weeks. W.C.T.U. On Friday last the pupils of Standards 5 and 6 of the Borough School, together with their parents, were the guests of the W.C.T.U. at a social evening, when the prizes won by Ethel Freeman and Doris M’Gaakill in Standard 6, and by K. Gibson and M. Hill in Standard 5, for the temperance essay, were presented by the president, Mrs Hull also congratulated all the competitors, and their teachers, upon the fine quality of the work sent in, and expressed the gratification of the union that so many had entered for the competition. The versatile little band of singers and elocutionists trained by Mrs Hull, added greatly to the enjoyment of the children’s evening, for which Mr Bishop, head master of the school, returned thanks on behalf of himself and his pupils, and at the same time acknowledged the union’s donation towards the upkeep of the Drum and Fife Band. SOUTH BRIGHTON NOTES. The South Brighton Hall was well filled last Saturday when a social evening was held for the young folks of the district. TTie centre of attraction was a Christmas tree decorated with articles that excited the liveliest interest amongst the guests. His Worship the Mayor introduced Santa Claus and wished all those present a Merry Christmas and they responded with three cheers for Mi Gamble. Mr R. Campbell, as Santa Claus, had a very strenuous time distributing the presents. The evening finished up with a dance for the adults. A meeting of the Gala Committee vras held on Tuesday, when final arrangements were made for January 1. Reports from the different stall-holders showed that arrangements were well in hand. The decision of the Tramway Board to cancel the running of the bus has caused great disappointment in the district. The number of passengers carried shows there is traffic to he catered for ; but a cheaper method of transportation must be found. Residents alone the bus route, in central New Brighton, mi- perhaps welcome the cancellation, as the heaviness of the vehiclo with its solid tyres, raised clouds of dust and caused much vibration. The vehicle was not suitable for the job, still it must be admitted that the residents of South Brighton did not support - the trial as they should have done. New buildings are being erected rapidlv,*and the demand for service will consequently increase. METHODIST CHURCH, Special services will be held to-mor-

row. In the evening the choir, under Mr F. H. Christian, will render several > anthems and Christmas carols. Solos will also bo given and Rev F. T. Road will preach appropriate sermons. Service will be held on Christmas morning at 7 o’clock. Special music will he rendered at tho Noitli Beach Public School to-morrow evening. THE BAND CONTEST. The New Brighton Municipal Band is now practising three nights a week for the band contest which is to be held in Christchurch next February. All engagement fees the members ar e putting to the band contest fund. On Christmas Eve the band will be out carol playing and the proceeds are going to the contest fund. BRIGHTON’S CHRISTMAS TO EE. Do not fail to look in Bargrove’s windows at the vast array of Christmas presents, from a handkerchief to a bathing costume, and brigg the children to see the Christmas' Tree. 6 A GALLANT “SAVE.” In connection with tho life-savin" incident, when Mist Edna Robinson was so gallantly rescued from her perilous position in the surf a few days ago, the Mayor and Councillors, in dealing with a. letter from Mr G. T Robinson on Thursday evening, made special mention of the very heroic action of two council employees. Messrs D Bodger and YV Young effected a very fine rescue. But for their efforts the young lady would almost certainlv have been drowned. At the request of the council, the Mayor (Mr J. Gamble) has addressed the following letter to the two men. “ I have pleasure in enclosing a copy of a letter which has been received by the council. You will note that Mr Robinson writes in great appreciation of the very brave action of yourself and those helping you, in going into the surf, fully dressed, at a time when considerable danger existed and rescuing his daughter from almost certain drown. ing. The councillors wish me also to express their appreciation of your action, to which I add my own 'personal thanks. Thanking von again and congratulating you upon a very prompt and heroic action and wishing you the compliments of the season.” Mr D. 'Wilson, who was not a council employee, also rendered very valuable aid, and his efforts were referred to in terms of the highest praise.

NORTH BEACH NOTES.

QUEEN CARNIVAL The Ladies’ Committee held a successful card party at the Ozone Cafe on Wednesday evening. GALA. A meeting of the Gala Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr E. Leaver presiding. Favourable reports were received from various subcommittees. Large entries have been received for school children’s races, for which medals and valuable prizes are being offered. Arrangements have been made for Mr R. Rowland’s ponies to be at the gala. Mr M’Kaskell’s merry-go-round will also ho at the Gala and tickets for rides on the machine will be given in connection with tho races for the little children. A fancy dress carnival and march past will be held at 8 p.m., and the New Brighton Band will play during the afternoon and evening. The writer of these notes desires to thank all who from time to time forward items of interest, and he wishes one and all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. PERSONALS. Mr and Mrs M. Slater, of Osborne Terrace, left on Saturday for Hnnmer. where they will spend Christmas and New Year holidays. Mr J. R. Black and a party of friends left on Friday for the Vest Coast by motor. Mr and Mrs W. A. Gerard, of Bennett Street, St Albans, are spending Christmas and New Year at North Beach. Congratulations to Mr H. L. Jenkins on his appointment as Town Clerk of Levin. Mir Jenkins was selected from sixty-two applicants. In losing Mr Jenkins, New Brighton loses an efficient and courteous Town Clerk.