SUMNER RIPPLES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17527, 2 May 1925, Page 5

SUMNER RIPPLES

CHRONICLES OF THE WEEK

By Our Special Correspondent.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. Very keen interest was taken in the election held on Wednesday. A large number of motor-cars were engaged during the day transporting electors to and from the booths. Arrangements were also made ■whereby electors in the city were conveyed to Redcliffs during the day. This scheme worked very satisfactorily, but in future years the advisability of establishing a booth in the city, as was done this year by a rival borough, must be given consideration. The polling was very heavy at both booths, the result being that the following were elected as the new Council:—Councillors H. W. Harris, A. H. Tutill, A. Holden, F. C. Cooper, C. I. Denham, B. J. Agar, E. A. Johnson and C. M. Roswell. The Mayor, Air W. FI. Nicholson, was returned unopposed. Air Nicholson, in announcing the result of the poll, thanked the electors for their confidence in returning him unopposed. A strong council had been elected, and the two-years term would enable certain work which had been commenced to be carried to a successful conclusion. He would use his best endeavour to forward the interests of the borough. The successful candidates returned thanks for their election, and all agreed that they would do their best in the interests of the borough. The unsuccessful candidates offered congratulations to the elected candidates, and thanked those who had worked in their interests. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. The chrysanthemum show held this week by the Presbyterian Church resulted in a very fine exhibition of highclass blooms. The Rev Al’Ara asked the Alayor, Air W. H. Nicholson, to open the show, and his Worship took the opportunity of congratulating the exhibitors on the quality of their blooms and exhibits generally, and the officials upon the success of their work, much of which was due to the secretaries, Alessrs G. A. Alexander and J. Moore, jun. The ladies also had very pretty stalls in connection with the variety sale, which was successfully conducted under the management of Alesdames Cook, Lee, Longuet, Sherrard, Bowden, Fitzhenry, Hampton, Roswell, Brown, Miss Dalziel and the girls’ Bible class. The class stewards were Messrs Cunningham, Aloore, Topping Barclay, S“.Sherrard, Jackson and Rev W. Al’Ara, and the Executive Committee Alesdames Smith. Sherrard and Alogridge, Aliss E. Sherrard and Alessrs Aloore, Chisholm, Fitzhenry, R. Lang and Rev Al’Ara. At the evening functions musical items were contributed by Airs Cook, Misses Weatherton, Saunders, Airs C. A. Rendle annd Aliss B. Brown and Alessrs C. A. Rendle, L. Boulton and Allen. UNUSUAL CONDITIONS. With the removal of the epidemic restrictions came the opening of the schools, the School Committee elections, the council elections, two days’ chrysanthemum show, shocks of earthquake at 9.38 p.m. and 10.32 p.m. on Thursday evening, and the most glori ous spell of Riviera weather experienced for a very long time. DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. The annual meeting of householders, over which the Alayor presided, was a very enthusiastim gathering, and reflected in no small measure the keenness felt in educational matters in the borough. Air Alexander, the chairman, was heartily thanked for his comprehensive report of a successful year’s work, and the secretary, Airs F. Barber, also thanked for her work as recorder. The services of the other members and of the officials of the Board of Education also received suitable recognition. The following were elected:—Airs F. Barber (secretary), Alessrs G. A. Alexander (chairman for the year), F. J. Glackin (treasurer), J. Browne, W. C. Collins, C. A. Rendle, F. IT. Mathews, R. Al’Lachlan and J. E. Tait METHODIST CHURCH. The Rev R. G. Peterson was recently welcomed to his new circuit by th© members of St Paul’s Alethodist Church. Greetings were extended by Rev W. J. Williams, Mr W. H. Nicholson, Rev W. M’Ara, Rev E. C. W Powell, Airs W. J. Williams, Mr H. W. Heslop, Air 11. Buttle and Air Voller. The Rev W. IT. Speer, superintendent of the district, was present. The Rev Peterson replied, heartily thanking all for the cordial welcome he had received. MUSICAL HELP. Reference was made by Air T. B. Boulton at the annual meeting of the Beautifying Association of the assistance rendered in the past by members of the Christchurch Orchestral Society. He expressed deep thanks for their hearty co-operation. At the Anzac Day citizens’ service the help of a number of members of the same society again earned the good wishes of a large congregation, which realised what a welcome contributioi the instrumentalists gave to a verj impressive ceremony. PERSONAL. Air and Airs Alurray have returned from Alount Cook where they spent a delightful holiday in fine weather They were able in their trip to tin Tasman Glacier to reach tho Malt*. Brun Hut. Air A. F. Graham, of Bury Street has been congratulated on all sideupon his successes at the local and a the Christchurch Clirysanthemun Shows. Locally he won the Gillanders

and Clephane Cups; th© gold medal and the four certificates. His Japanese incurved, ‘‘William Turner,” was a wonderful bloom and, exhibited in the city show, proved the premier bloom of the variety. Air AI. Willis, of the Richmond Hill Estate, has returned after a delightful trip up the West Coast of the North Island. Air and Airs W. Alachin and family, who have spent a delightful holiday in the borough, are returning to the city next week. Ariss Kathleen Thomas returns today from Wellington, where she has been taking a further course of study in elocution and dramatic art with Aliss Helen Gardiner of that city. Miss Thomas will commence teaching in Sumner, and may be interviewed at her home in Richmond Avenue, opposite the bowling green. At the annual meeting of the Beautifying Association reference was made to the “ Father of the Association,” the late Air F. Pratt. A resolution of sympathy with the. relatives was carried by the members. Air H. C Jones, who has been reluctantly forced to retire from the secretaryship of the Beautifying Association, is being succeeded by Mr J. S. Young. Air T. B. Boulton, the retiring president of the Beautifying Association, was heartily congratulated upon the advance made the society under liis leadership. Aliss Selby and Air Fred . Reade Wauchop are commencing their classes next Saturday. EUCHRE TOURNAAIENT. One of tho most successful functions ever held in Redcliffs to<ik place in th© Arcade, when the committee of the local Bowling and Croquet Club held a euchre tournament in order to collect some funds for the club. Seventeen tables were filled during the entire evening, and the prizes were won by Airs Shadbolt and Air Humm. An enjoyable musical programme was given after a delicious supper, provided by the ladies, was served, the items being contributed by Aliss Barber. Aliss Williams, Aliss Richardson. Air Kempthorne and Air Tutill. Amongst the many presnt were ATr and Airs Tutill Air and Airs Shadbolt. Air and Mrs Coleman. Air and Mrs Welsford. Air and Airs Tippett, Air and Airs Richardson. Air Kompthorne, Air and Aliss Christie. Air and Alr«* Williams, All's; Utah Williams. Airs Lee. Aliss E Pender. Air and Airs A. Graham. Air and Airs Holden. Miss Barber Mrs W IT. Nicholson. Airs Ulingsworth, Air and Airs Harrison. Airs Graham. Miss Rena Newburv. Miss Brake. Air and Airs King. Airs W. Al itch ell Air Pragnell, Aliss Richardson, and many others. The next tournament to he held is to be Five Hundred. LIFE-SAVING CLUB. Arrangements for the club’s annual dance are proceeding satisfactorily, and it is hoped to conduct a number of social evenings later in the year. The competition for the Alonica Thacker Cup for lady members of Canterbury clubs will be held next month, when it is hoped to enter a strong team. ' A meeting has been called for the beginning of the week to. discuss the matter of the formation of a jiu jitsu class under the direction of Captain i Leo Al’Laglan. AIARINE BAND. The Sumner Alarine Band lost no time in getting to work immediately the restrictions were lifted by the Health Department. Their first band practice since the epidemic was held on Alonday night, and a good muster turned up. Air Crisp gave them a welcome back, and impressed upon the junior members of the band especially the necessity of constant practice and the aim of each player to excel with his particular instrument. He mentioned that at a recent meeting of the committee Air E. G. Allen had been appointed secretary, Mr Don having resigned, and also that Air Stoneman would be starting next week to canvass the district, as previously reported, in an effort to raise funds to pay off urgent overdue instrument accounts and to buy further new instruments, uniforms, etc. The committee hoped that the residents of the borough would respond as generously as possible, so that they would be able to put the band on a sound footing.