SUMNER RIPPLES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17997, 6 November 1926, Page 29

SUMNER RIPPLES

CHRONICLES OF THE WEEK

By Our Special Correspondent.

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH JUBILEE The jubilee serA’ices of All Saints’ Church will be concluded at evensong to-morrow, when ('anon S. Hamilton. A'icar of St. Matthew's, who was curate of All Saints’ Church in 1883, will be the preacher. The celebrations were commenced last Sunday with special serA'ices throughout the day. The Rev J. de B. Galwey preached in the morning, and the Rev Stephen Parr in the CA-en-ing. On Monday a special serA*ice was held in the church in the eA-’ening, Bishop West-Watson being the preacher. A large gathering afterwards attended the jubilee supper at the Town Hall. Speeches were delivered by the Rev ti. C. W. Powell, A’icar of All Saints'; Mr E. G. Wood (people's warden) ; Councillor G. Cooper, acting Mayor; Bishop West-Watson, Archdeacon Haggitt; the Re\- H. Leach: and the ReA’ W. M’Ara, of the Presbyterian Church. The proceedings Avere enthusiastic, and were a great tribute to the work done in the church during the past fifty years. On Tuesday eA’ening a special serA’ice for children was held in the church. About 150 children from the Sumner and Redcliffs Sunday Schools joined in an impressiA’e serA’ice, at which one ot the choir boys acted as leader and another read the lesson. After the serA'ice the children were entertained at the Parish Room by their teachers The children's jubilee cake, surrounded by fifty candles, which were lit by two children from Sumner and two from Redcliffs. and cut by a Sumner scholar, who had been longest at. the school, was distributed. A delicious supper was dispensed, and the evening was brought to a close at about halfpast nine by the singing of the National Anthem. P.W.M.U. Members of the Sumner branch of the Presbyterian Women’s Mission Union recently entertained Mrs Fitzhenry (who is leaving the district to reside in Christchurch) at afternoon tea in the church. The Rev W. M’Ara presided and voiced the regret of the members at the departure of Mrs FitzHenry, who had acted as secretary tc the P.W.M.U. for some years. Short speeches were made also by Mesdames \V. M’Ara, S. Sherrard. J.- Browne and Miss Dalziell. the first-named lady presenting the guest with a handsome bouquet. A musical programme was contributed by Mesdames Russell. Smith. J. Lee and Fitzhenry, and Misses Hunter and Killner. Others present included Mesdames Bowman. Denham, Duggan, G. A. Alexander, L. P. Longuet, Gardiner, and Misses Hunter and Gates. A dainty afternoon tea Avas served.' and the gathering closed with the singing of “ God be with you till we Meet Again.” ANNUAL SPORTS. The annual sports of the Sumner High School were held last Saturday in .perfect weather conditions at St Leonard's Park. There were good entries in all* c\*ents and some keenlycontested finishes, partictilarly in the junior and secondary boys’ events. The junior championships Avere won by Grace Wiliams 10 points, and Roy Brettell 13 points; the senior championships by Edna Page 10 points, and Bruce Lee 15 points. In the secondary

championships, which will not be decided until the swimming races are contested, the following are holding good places:—Nancy Lee, Olga Tergison. Doris Uren, and Jack Heslop Frank Edwards and Jack Bailey. At the conclusion of the sports, which have been held annually for about fourteen years, the chairman. Mr W. C. Collins, and the head master. Mr G. F. Alien, thanked all who by their interest and hard work had made the day successful. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Mr W. C. Collins presided over tb?monthly meeting of the committee of the Sumner District High School. He expressed appreciation of the work done by the committee managing the annual sports. The committee voted the usual sum for the class and form prizes and for the athletic sports. The chairman stated that parents had been circularised regarding the fund, and that subscriptions were coming in. Mr F. H. Mathews was asked to undertake certain inquiries regarding the medals for the year, and it was decided to ask the Grounds Committee to draw up a full report upon the requirements at the school. Members resolved to proceed with the canvass for the dental clinic themselves. Messrs H. M. Williams and R. M’LachJan were deputed to await upon the secretary of the Education Board ’regarding certain matters connected with the secondary department. W.C.T.U. This week Mrs Tsaae Wilson, of “ Brantholme," gave a garden part}- in the interests of the W.C.T.U. There was a large attendance and a splendid programme of items was contributed, by Mesdames F. N. Kerr, Cook and H. W. Heslop, and Miss M. Woodhouse. A collection was taken up for the funds. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Prospects for the forthcoming show of the Horticultural Society are bright and with an abundance of blooms avail able the entries this year should break all records. Competition promises to be very keen indeed. The committee is instituting a campaign to enrol as many xiew members, as possible, and hopes to get almost everybody in the borough interested in horticulture. Given fine weather at show time the society should make up the leeway of the last two seasons. REDCLIFFS BOWLING CLUB. In response to invitations of the president and Mrs A. H. Thompson, a large gathering assembled at the Redcliffs Bowling Club to open the new season. Mr Thompson expressed the satisfaction of the club at the progress made with the green, •which was in excellent condition. He hoped it would be the centre of the social life of the borough. Before declaring the season open he wished to thank all the workers for their efforts, especially the ladies, who had always been most willing to further the interests of the club The president then declared the season open. Miss Sybil Thompson sending up the first jade and Mrs Thompson the first bowl.