BRIGHTON BREEZES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17724, 19 December 1925, Page 5

BRIGHTON BREEZES

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

By Cur Special Correspondent*

FLOWER SHOW. On Thursday afternoon a flower show Mas held by the New Brighton School Committee in aid of the school prize jund. This year* the prizes cost approximately £3O, and the net profits of the show amounted to about £7, so that financially the show fell far short of expectations. However, the display of roses, pot plants, cut flowers and sweet peas was very beautiful, especially the roses. The children's competitions were well executed, and some of the exhibits were most creditable. Last, but not least, the vegetables showed what wonderful results can be obtained by the correct cultivation of Brighton soil. Mr W. Jones very kindly acted as judge, and Mr E. Langford was organiser. The prizes were awarded as follows: -—Three roses, distinct varieties—Dulcie Dixon 1. Six roses, distinct varieties—Margaret Duncan 1. One specimen rose - -Marjory Wedd, Mrs Bright, Mrs March. Three vases single roses—Mrs March 1. Group of plot plants staged lor effect—Mrs J. W. Hull 1, Mrs B. Dean 2. One asparagus fern—Mrs B. Dean 1. Two vases of roses—Mrs Brooks 1, Mrs March 2, Miss Saddler 3. Cut flowers, twelve outdoor varieties — Mrs Buschl 3, Mrs Brooks 2, Mrs March 3. Collection of aquilegia—Mrs Buschl 1. One bowl of flowers—Mrs Ragg 1, Mrs March 2. Collection of pansies— Mrs Brooks 1, Mrs B. Dean 2, Mrs Lorgelly 3. Twelve distinct varieties of sweet peas-—Miss Sadler 1, Mrs Lorgellv 2. Six varieties of sweet peas— Mrs J. W. Hull 1, Mrs B. Dean 2, Mrs Lorgelly 3. One vase of cream or white sweet peas—Mrs Lorgelly 1, Mrs Buschl 2, Helen Bright 3. One vase of pink or red sweet peas—Mrs Lorgelly 3, Mrs Sherlock 2, Mrs Bright 3. One vase of mauve or blue—Mrs Lorgelly 1, Beatrice Cook 2. One vase of picotees, edged—Miss Sadler 3. One vase of any other colour—Mrs Douglas 1. Best twelve tomatoes—J. Dodge 3. Six stalks rhubarb—Mrs J. Hull 1. Twentyfour pods of peas—Mrs E. Langford 1, Frank Webb 2. Twelve potatoes—Miss M. M : Lachlan 3. Best three cabbages— Mrs Dodge 1, Miss Ruby Messervey 2, Mrs Hull 3. Best three lettuces—Dennis Mather 3, Lucy Douglas 2, Mrs Webb 3. Best twelve asparagus—Eileen Walls 1. Best plate gooseberries— Mrs Hull 1. Best twelve pods of beans -Mrs Webb 1, Mrs O’Donnell 2, Cyril Scrivener 3. Children’s Competitions.—Collection of hardy flowers—Daphne March 1, Herbert Owles 2. Collection of grasses —Florrie Langford 1, Jim Ragg 2, Buckley 3. Basket of flowers—Gwen Sherlock 3, Daphne March 2, G. Sherlock 3. One pot plant—Len Scrivener 1. Best vase of flowers made of crepe paper (Standards V. and Vl.)—Olive

Gibb 1. (Standards T. and II.) Joyce Webb 1. Dressed doll in material — Standards V. and VI., Mary Burns 1, Mary Jackson 2; Standards 111. and IV„ Estelle Clark 1, Gwen Langford 2, Gwen Ryan 3: Standards I. and 11., Aisne Nelson 1, Joan Palmer 2. Best article made from old stockings, open to boys and girls—Norman Fletcher 1, Jim Ragg and Eileen Walls equal 2. Article made out of crepe paper—Margaret Kemp and Phyllis Weavers. Adult Competitions.—Best sponge cake—Mrs Purse 1, Mrs Sampson 2. Fruit cake—Miss D. Eaglesomc 1. Madeira cake—Mrs A. M. Doak 1, Miss M’Lachlan 2. Cake, any flavour—Mrs Doak 3, Mrs Sprosen 2. Children’s Exhibits.—Best batch of scones—Myrtle Manning 1, Eileen Wall 2, Lavinia Dixon 3. Best shortbread—Dorothy Manning 1, Gwyneth Nelson 2. Best sponge sandwich—Josephine Purse 1, Lavinia Dixon 2. Cake, any flavour —Eric Farmer 1, Alice Moses 2. Best article out of sacking-—Gwen Langford 1. Home-made toffee—-Mary Burns 1. BEACH CARNIVAL. At a meeting of the New Brighton Beach Carnival Committee, it was decided to hold a carnival in January, 1926. The following officers were elected:—Chairman, the Mayor, Mr J. Gamble; honorary secretary, Mr E. T. Sugden; honorary treasurer, Mr J. 11. Shaw; committee, Messrs Dean, Purse, Cooper, Throp and Gott. Mr Gamble stated that the ladies, whose help has always been greatly appreciated, were again answering to the response to assist in making the carnival a success. Another meeting, to be advertised later, will be held early in the year. BERESFORD CLUB. The Beresford Club held their usual weekly euchre and dance in the Pier Hall on Monday last. The winners were:—Ladies, Mrs De Roo 1, Mrs Jacobson 2, Mrs Harvey 3; gentlemen, Mr Jones 1, Mr Nuttail 2, Mr Hislop 3. The winners of the aggregate prizes were Mrs Hay and Mr Nankerviile. An advertisement in this column draws attention to a special Christmas euchre for next Monday night. CRICKET. A team from the New Brighton Cricket Club will journey to Ilanmer next week-end, when a match has been arranged for Boxing Day . 1 he Brighton Cricket Club Christmas Hamper was won by No. 772, Mr G. Keller, ft, Disraeli Street, Christchurch. There is some difficulty in arranging a date suitable to both teams for the inter-borough match, and the usual date of playing this fixture, January 2, has not yet been definitely decided on. PUBLIC STRUCTURES. During the year 3925 the following additions to the public structures in. the borough have been made:—The Peace Memorial Ilall at North Beach, the soldiers’ memorial on the Esplanade, the Anglican Church in Nelson Street and the Post Office in Sea view Road. It is confidently expected that the bridge over the Avon at Pleasant Point

and also at Seaview Road will be completed during next year. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs J. Wilson returned from a month’s tour in the North Island on Thursday morning. The Town Cletfk, Mr S. G. Dailey, is away from the B.orough Council Office for a fortnight on annual leave. Mr B. Knox, who has been an active member of the life saving team in connection with the Surf Club, has been appointed Town Clerk to tho Lower llutt Borough Council. The council was represented at the seventy-fifth anniversary celebrations of Canterbury by Councillor J. C. Scott at the procession ori Saturday, December 12 and by the Mayor at the municipal service at the Cathedral on Sunday. Councillors Shaw and Scott represented New Brighton at the invitation of the Hofepital Board, and had a most interesting tour over the hospital and homes under the board’s control. A gift evening was given last Wednesday by Mrs E. Palk at her residence, George Street, to Mr Leicester Ward, New Brighton, in honour of his approaching marriage to Miss Myra Hancox, Temuka. A very pleasant evening was spent in competitions, musical items and dancing. During the evening Mr Ward was given many useful presents by his numerous friends. The gathering was brought to a close by the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.” lIANDEL’S “MESSIAH.” Handel's oratorio “ The Messiah ” will be performed in St Faith’s Church on Tuesday evening under the direction of the choirmaster, Mr L. C. Stanford. The soloists will be:—Soprano, Miss P. Leighton; contralto. Miss V. M. Thompson; tenor, Mr F. J. Parson; bass, Mr W. J. Spratt. SOUTH BRIGHTON NOTES. Another successful social evening was held in the hall, South Brighton, last Saturday in aid of the gala funds. The hall was well filled and a very pleasant evening was spent with dancing and musical items. Amongst those who rendered items were Miss Trix Ward, Miss Collins, Miss Pollard, Mr and Mrs Scrimshaw, Messrs Comfort, Hegan, Esdene and Snook. Music was supplied by Mrs Woodward. Miss G. Weavers, Mr J. Chegwin and Mr Cowlin. Mr F. Woodward was M.C. SOUTH GALA. In connection with the South Brighton Gala a gift evening was given by Mesdames G. F. Lavender and O. W. Weavers at Mrs Lavender’s residence, “ Goldien,” Estuary Road, on Thursday. A most enjoyable time was spent in games, cards and competitions. Prizes were won by Mesdames J. Chegwin, G. Grammer and G. W. Weavers, also Messrs J. Chegwin and F. J. Flood. Musical and other items were contributed by Misses Iris Cook, Gladys and Clarice Weavers, Mesdames 11. Robinson and F. IT. Woodward and Messrs 13. Cook, L. Snook, J. Chegwin, R. Campbell, C. O. Lavender. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought a very successful evening to a close. The proceeds will help to furnish the variety stall at the gala.