SUMNER RIPPLES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17230, 22 December 1923, Page 15

SUMNER RIPPLES

CHRONICLES OF THE WEEK

By Our Special Correspondent

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH. Afc the Parish Room on Sunday afternoon the Sunday school children and friends gathered for the presentation of prizes. His Worship the Mayor Mr W. H. Nichoison, addressed the children before handing them theii book®, and spoke words of help and encouragement to each one. The following is the priz elist:—First class— Pat Rowe, Donald Smith, Max Wiggins. M. A. Powell Second class— Janet Richards, Elizabeth Richards, Una Bullock, Maurice Miles,-Jack Lindrocs, Halin Lindrcos, Harry Thompson, Royal Carew;, O. G. Francis. Ner oli Smithson, Joan Gibson Third class—Teddy Rear, Ken Wajters, Lester Mulholiand, Peter de Pass. Jack Crosbie, Allan Thodey, Dulcie Pye, Dot Matthews, Gordon Middleton, Alan Roswell. On Thursday evening the kindergarten deartmont assembled for the Christmas, which Alias Willett and her helpers and friends had prepared. Father Christmas was in a very happy mood, and much enjoyment resulted for the children and parents. Thechildren sang ho mo of their school songs, and at the close Aliss Willett spoke a few words. The Sumner and Redcliffs Sunday School picnic is be held on February 9. REDCLIFFS MISSION ROOM. The Christmas and presentation of prizes is to be held to-night at 7.30 p.m. The kindergarten department will assemble for tea previously. There was a good congregation last Sunday evening, which was a thanksgiving for the recent Mission of Spiritual Healing. Alisa H. Kenworthy, from the Maori Alission work at Ruatoki, has returned to Redcliffs for the term holidays. PEACE MEMORIAL. During the past week the work of remodelling the lighting of the Clifton Esplanade and the pier haS been completed ; the erection of the second big lamp pedestal has been pushed ahead, and the details necessary for the unveiling to-night have been completed. These will include everything except the top portion ©A the last pillar. All the inscriptions will be placed in position and the whole of the lighting scheme will be complete. At seven o’cloclt the various club and societies will meet together with the bands and the school children, and a procession will march to the pier at half past seven, proceeding down Grafton Street to the Clifton Bridge and thenoe to the entrance to the pier. After the chairman of the Peace Atemorial Oom mitteo has addressed the gathering, i the lights will be turned on by the Mayor, Air W. H. Nicholson, snd the memorial will be unveiled by the Hon J. Barr, AI.L.C. Both the Woolston and the Sumner Marine Bands will be in attendance, and it is expected that the Volunteer Lifeboat Brigade, the Volunteer Fire Brigade and Life Saving Club wil form a prominent feature of the procession. A visitor to Sumner who has seen many memorials in Australia and New Zealand has expressed the opinion that that at Sumner is the most fitting he has seen. Each of the long, curved line of stone pillars, with its appropriately inscribed marble slab 6et facing the blue waters of the bay beyond, is a silent arid overlasting testimony to the deep esteem in which the noble deeds of the past are held by the hundreds of grateful residents of the borough. THE ESPLANADE. A a it was felt that the peace memorial would not be complete without alterations to the beach near the Cave Rock, extensive improvements there have been put in hand. These include the joining up of some of the prominent detached portions of tho Cave Rock outcrop, by a rock wall, the erection of a long stone wall from the Cave Rook towards More ten Street: and the levelling and filling in of all the enclosed portion in the vicinity of the hand rotunda. Aluch of this has already been done. The sand taken j out for the sea wall has been moved j towards the pier, where it has now • hidden the foundations of the rotunda j to within a ciouple of feet of the floor, j while a level approach ia being made ; from tho entrance to the pier to the j rocks leading to the top of tho Cave f Rock. The work is really the initial [ stages of the formation of a stone wall j which will eventually run on to ScarI borough, thus enclosing what in years

to come will be a veiy beautiful promenade along the main beach. At x>resent it already gives a much, better setting to the band rotunda, and will enable visitors and residents to enjoy the vicinity near tho pier in greater comfort particularly when a band programme is being given. SUMNER KINDERGARTEN. TJ.e children attending the Sumner ; Kindergarten spent a very happy time : n their new schoolroom in Grafton Street, when Alias Pender entertained them at a party at their breaking-up. Bach child received a present, and all entered with great, spirit the various games that were played. SUAINF/R MARINE BAND. The new Besson class A instruments came to hand during the week, and vere used at practice the same evening. All the members of the band speak in the highest terms of the quality, tono and general finish of the instruments, and it is proposed to play out on Sundiy evening, and also on Christmas Eve. After the practice the band adjourned to the Oadena Tea Rooms, where they were the guests of Mr Charles Begg, who is head of the well-known firm of that name It is tho intention of the band t© play ca--nls this Christmas, and to give the residents of both Sumner and Redcliffs an opportunity to hear them play* PERSONALAirs Murray. of Stoke Street, left on Monday for the North Island, where she is staying with friends. Airs J. Deans and family, of Homebush, have taken a house in Stoke Street for tho Christmas holidays. Air and Mrs W, G. Brass, of St Albans, are staying m Bury Street during the Christmas season. Air and Mrs elson Waller have taken a house in Euston Street, where thev intend to reside permanently. Mr and Mrs J* Warren and Airs Bannton are spending the holidays in Stoke Street. SUMNER GALA. A meeting of the Sumner Gala Committee was held during the week the Mayor, Mr W. H. Nicholson, presiding. An offer from Mr Ritchie, picture proprietor, to show pictures on the beach jn Saturdav evening for the sum ot £8 was accepted. Mr Hines offered procure suitable rausio fori the dance* to be held on the night of the gala* Reports of progress were received from the various side-show committees ana it was agreed that Air Don, be authorised to import players for the band- It was subggested that the Cave Rock be illuminated in the evening and it was left in the hands of a member of the committee to take steps in this direction. . THE HOLIDAYS. The demand for holies this holiday season' has been very heavy, and quite a huge number of private residences have been let for the summer vacation. A general exodus of old faces is taking plaoe and the borough already contains so many new cues that it is hard to realise that it is the same locality. The tennis and bowling clubs have added a list of holiday, members and with the bright outlooW for the bathing season it is expected that the popularity of the district will be fully maintained. LIFE-SAVING. The class for lady members of the Sumner Life Saving Club met this week when Air Sarelius gave a very interesting demonstration of breaststroke swimming practice. This is so simple that it can be used in any home and it is so successful that students have been taught to swim in an evening. The exhibition was watched very carefully by all present and spoken very highly of by those who tried it. STUDENTS’ RECITAL. The parents and friends of tho pupils of Aliss May Barber, L.A.8., and Airs Reay, filled the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening to hear the progress made during the term. A special feature of the programme was the advancement shown in the items given by Sybil Lamb, Valmai Webb, Fred Glackin, “ Billy ” Brettell, Hilary Fryer, Loraa Best, Merle Cunningham and' Dulcie Pye, each of whom had memorised their pieces. XAther pupils taking part were Ronald Glackin, Thelma Hines, Anabelle Powell, Lawrence Webb, Royd and Eric Carew, Jessie Jerrand, Linley Shsnd, Nora

Jones, Richard Fryer and Natalie and Lyndall Partridge. FOR CHILDREN. Tho annual swimming races of the Sumner School, held at the pier, included this year the swimming for the Canterbury Swimming Association’s certificates. The morning was beautifully fine and the water in perfect condition. Many parents were present. For both boys’ and girls’ championships there were many more entries this year. Tho events were won by Roie de Pass and Fred Browne after exciting finishes. Those qualifying for the half mile swim were Roie de Pass, Roma Bailey, Fred Browne, Hector Al’Dowell and Bob Comerford. Eleven qualified for the proficiency certificate and thirty for the learners’ award. Amongst the lattei was “ Bob,” who only learned to swim last week and worked the onlookers to a great pitch of enthusiasm by his prolonged but sterling performance. Amongst the watchers was the Hon J. Barr, who j later took the oppoitunity of warmly commending the lad for his determined effort. Tho local juvenile branch of the Navy League has gained the “ Jack Cornwall” picture awarded by the Christchurch Society They are very proud of such an inspiring award. The following awards were made at the Sumner School this week for success in sports :—Tennis, Neroli Smithson and Ken Wilson : cricket, Leslie Williamson. Victor Etheridge received the Forestry League’s award for his model of a gate. BOWLING. The four rinks which played against Sydenham on Saturday last put up a fine performance and were successful in winning their section. Wilson, who won by a margin of seven, had established that lead by tho seventh head, and was never in difficulties. Raphael got a poor start, but was three up on tho seventh head, a lead which he increased by four on the sixteenth. The next three went to Garth, who was •four down at the finish. Bruce had a hard fight before he gamed a. lead of one on the eleventh head. He later increased this to four, but immediately afterwards dropped three and finished 20- Henley’s nnk was fifteen to the good on the fourth head, having scored a five, a four and two threes. Sydenham thereafter k came steadily at it, ,and after consistent bowling finished 21- The day was warm and the green in splendid older. THE RANNERDALE MEN. The Rannerdal© men came to Sumner this week and have occupied Airs Stack’s house on the esplanade at the corner of Euston Street. They are comfortably house in what was Mrs G. Stead’s home. The outlook across the bay at the spot is a very charming one, and the site is sheltered from easterly winds. The residents are very glad to see them again, and are prepared to do all they can to make their stay a happy one.