Shirley-St. Albans Notes.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18015, 27 November 1926, Page 28

Shirley-St. Albans Notes.

’ VISIT TO THE. WAIMAKARIRI. Last Sunday, at the invitation of the Waimakariri River Trust, several members of the Burgesses Association visited the work being done by the Trust and also viewed the proposals of the Trust in the forthcoming loan poll. Inspection was first made of the huts of the engineers and workmen, which are on an elevated piece of land alongside the proposed new road. Photgraphs were shown of the recent flood showing the huts surrounded by water. An inspection of the plans of the proposals being submitted together with an aerial photograph of the river gave the delegation an idea of what was intended by the Trust with reference to the loan. The party left the huts and were shown the North stop bank and the groins which had been built to protect the bank and divert the river to the centre. Mr Hay, engineer to the board, thoroughly explained the work being done. The party then went further north about 17 miles from the mouth of the river and inspected the big groin together with the work which was being done in planting of willows right along the bank to prevent the rush of water on to the embankment. Mr A. Manhire, member of the Trust, and Colonel A. Loach expressed the pleasure they had in showing St Albans Association members the work being done. Mr A. C. Wilson, president, expressed his surprise at the magnitude of the work being done, which was an eye-opener to all members present, and expressed the hope that many Christchurch people would avail themselves of the opportunity of inspecting the big job being done. The Trust was evidently determined to see the river properly protected. BAND CONCERT. The first Municipal Band concert of the season in St Albans Park rotunda was performed last Tuesday by the Caledonian Pipe Band. The warm weather attracted a good attendance. The next concert is December 21 by the Municipal Band. BOY SCOUTS’ CONCERT. Mrs Zohrab, the organiser of the concert in St Matthew’s schoolroom last Thursday, should be well pleased with the result, as there was a good attendance and a large number stayed for the dance which followed. Canon Hamilton. in thanking Mrs Zohrab for organising the concert, stated that the funds were to help the boys pay for their camp expenses at the Troop Camp which is being held at Cass at Christmas. The following took part in the concert; Boy Scouts, dialogues, songs and choruses, etc.; Ronald Foster, recitation; Miss Audrey Thompson, recitation; monologue. Miss Shier; songs in character, Messrs D. A. Barnes, T. Woods and J. Harrall; humorous recitation, Mr Flcwellyn. Music for the dancing was provided by Mr Anderson, Mr Bert Scott acting as M.C. SOCIAL EVENING. A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. C. Fricker, Springfield j Road, last Saturday evening. Games, competitions, musical items and dancing were indulged in. . The following were present:—Mesdames Fricker. Bishop and Robertson: Misses R. Pyne, E. Fricker, M. Ileslip, V. Bagrie, M. Robertson, M. Bishop, D. Cole, R. Flint; Messrs Fricker. A. Cunningham, J. Baldwin, A. Strachan, T. Rountree a W. Johnston, H. Pyne. PRESENTATION. A very pleasant farewell social took place*recently in the St Stephen’s Hall, when thirty members and friends of the Tennis Club- gathered together to bid farewell to their popular treasurer, Mr R. S. Gillies, who is leaving Christchurch to reside in Auckland. The Rev Friberg occupied the chair, and expressed his regret at the departure of the guest. Messrs M Guigan. Finney and Thompson also spoke. The chairman then called upon Mr Edwards to make the presentation of a case of

pipes and a tobacco pouch, on behalf of the members of the club. It was announced that the committee has unaniously decided to elect Mr Gillies a life member in recognition of his outstanding services. Mr Gillies suitably responded. Musical items were rendered by Miss Mathesouand Messrs M’Guigan and Preston. The evening was brought to a close by the. singing of “ For lie's a Jolly Good Fellow ” and “ Auld Lang Syne/’ LOYAL BENEVOLENT LODGE. M.U-.1.0.0.F. The Loyal Benevolent Lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting on Monday night, N.G. Brother T. Reid presiding over a good attendance. A funeral claim for £lO for a member's wife was passed for payment. P.G. Brother G. T. IliUsdon reported on business transacted at the last district executive meeting affecting the lodge, and on the official visit to the Loyal Coleridge Lodge, Glcntunnel. The secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to a brother on the death of his wife. The following were elected a committee to arrange a Christmas social to members’ wives and families: —N.G. Brother T. Reid, V.G. Brother W. H. Hillsdon, I.P.N.G. Brother S. Geary and Past Grand Brothers W. B. Browne, G. T. Grover, G. T. Hillsdon. Brother Scott was appointed secretary. PERSONAL. Miss Ruby Clark, of Weston Road, is leaving or/ November 29 for Akaroa to organise queen carnival concerts for the fair which is running at the popular seaside resort. Mr C. J. W. Wilcox has been appointed educational delegate from the St Albans Swimming Club to the centre Swimming Educational Club. The committee of the St Albans Amateur Swimming Club met on Wednesday, November 24. and it was decided officially to open the club for the 1925-27 season on December 18, at 2.30 o’clock. A series of swimming events will be held during the afternoon. At the conchision of the programme, afternoon tea will be dispensed by the Ladies’ Committee. Mr J. A. F. Crothers, of Constance Strget, St Albans, whose sudden death occurred at Methven, was well known throughout North Canterbury, especially at Rangiora and Cust. where he was engaged in commercial pursuits. He was a member of the Orange institution for many years, and took great interest in that body. METHODIST CHURCH. The Rev L. B. Neale and the Rev S. J. Werren have thrown themselves heartily into assisting to carry out the arrangements of the Gipsy mission. In order to allow the evening congregation to attend last Sunday, the services closed early, and a similar arrangement has been made for next Sunday. At a meeting of the St Albans Rechabites’ Tent, Brother A. D. Hassall urged the necessity of a Christmas reunion, at which the wives and families of members could gather and a Christmas tree be provided for the children. The suggestion was generally approved, and will be further discussed, at the half-yearly meeting. The united choirs of the Rugby Street and Edge ware Road churches will render the “ Messiah ” on two evenings next week at the Rugby Street Church. Mr W. Simpson will act as conductor. ANNUAL SOCIAL. An enjoyable evening was spent in the Ridgley Hall, Armagh Street, last Monday evening, when the Star of St Albans Lodge held their annual social. Games for adults and children and dancing were indulged in. Items were given by Miss Doreen Evans (song). Miss Claire . Calcutt (song), Brother Bennett (ventriloquist), and recitations by Misses. Doris Evans, Rita Waiters, Rona Walters, Rona Woodham and Masters Bruce and Morris Webster. Supper brought a pleasant evening to a close at 11 p.m.