Sumner Ripples

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18380, 4 February 1928, Page 26 (Supplement)

Sumner Ripples

By Special Correspondent of the “ Star.**

SAILORS’ SOCIETY. At a meeting of the Sumner branch of the British Sailors’ Society, it was decided to hold the annual garden party on Thursday, March 1. Mrs W. J. Sim’s offer that it should take place in her beautiful gardens on Alexandra Terrace, Clifton, was accepted wita thanks. The stall-holders were appointed as follows:—Cake stall, Mesdames W. C. Collins, T. B. Boulton, Gant, C. Crosby, W. H. Brown, Trerise. A. A. Cheshire and J. Lee and Miss Barker: produce stall. Miss Barker; afternoon tea, Mesdames Baker, Powe, Carter, Thornley and G. Harper and Miss Barker. SERVICES TO BE RECOGNISED. At a combined meeting of the Redcliffs Burgesses’ Association and representatives of the Sumner Burgesses’ and the Sumner Beautifying Associations held in the Redcliffs Library on Thursday evening, the resignation of the town clerk of Sumner, Mr W. V. Siddall, was fully discussed. The speakers included Messrs D. L. Oldridge, 11. P. Le Page, W. 11. Brown, J. S. Young, G. F. Allen, A. Holden, 7. Scott, J. Saunders, and L. E. Bevis and the Rev W. M’Ara. The work done for the borough by Mr Siddall, his keen interest in borough affairs and fearless impartiality, were referred to in. eulogistic terms, and a committee was set up to make arrangements to suitably recognise his valuable services. Mr 11. P. Le Page was appointed receiver for the funds, and it was decided to meet the two Sumner associations again in a combined meeting on Satur day, February 11. BOROUGH PICNIC. Mr H. M. Williams presided over a meeting of the Sports Sub-committee, when final arrangements in connection with the borough picnic to be held at Awajti, Little River, on Wednesday next were discussed. Mr R. Knox reported on the result of the jumble sale held recentl} r , and submitted a balancesheet, which showed a very satisfactory

credit balance. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the residents of the borough for their magnificent response to the appeal for articles for sale at the jumble sale. It was decided to issue free tickets in the train for ice cream to all children attending the picnic, and ice cream would also bo sold on the ground bv the committee in the interests of the picnic funds; and to distribute programmes in the train giving particulars of the proceedings during the day and the sports programme. A very comprehensive sports programme was arranged. BATHING. This week the water has been at its very best, and the mild easterlies sent up a break that was a delight to the surf-boarders. Evening patronage of the beach had been evident by the large numbers of motor-cars near the sea front, particularly near the lifesaving pavilion. The moon has enabled night bathing to be enjoyed to the full. LIFE-SAVING. Mr S. K. Bassett presided over the regular meeting of the Sumner branch J of the Royal Life-saving Society; pre 1 sent—Messrs C. J. Kite, E. M. Eales, M. P. Eales, F. J. Glaekin. A. F. Taylor, J. Sutherland, J. White and *•£. £*. . Allen. Messrs 11. Barron and C. Buchanan were elected members. It was decided to write thanking Mr W. Williamson for his recent assistance with repairs to the building, and to Mr 11. E. Kennctt for his help during the competitions. Mr A. T. Bolani was heartily congratulated upon winning the Newburgh t up for the fourtli time in succession. ATHLETIC MEETING. A very successful athletic meeting was held at St Leonard’s Square on Wednesday evening, in order to select a team to represent the borough in the inter-borough athletic contest to be held at New Brighton on March 3. The followi tig competitors were selected: 100yds, <’. L. Allen. I). W. Bishop, J. Bamford; 220yds, (*. L. Allen, T). \V. Bishop, S. East; 410yds, C. L. Allen, D. W. Bishop, S. East; 880yds, J. Lee, I. Bailey, D. Coleman; high jump. R, il. Neville, L. Wiggins, J. Lee; long jump. T. East. R. 11. Neville. E. G. Alien; hop, step and jump, R. H. Neville. C. L. Allen, T. Lee; relay race, C. L. Allen, D. W.

Bishop, S. East and J. Lee; tug-of-war, team yet to be selected. Ladies’ races—looyds, N. Lawson, M. Brown. M. Fluerty; 220yds or 75yds, yet to be decided; relay race, 440yds. four runners each 110yds, N. Lawson, M. Brown. M. Fluerty, and N. Lee. Several novelty races and children’s events arc yet to be considered. The third selection in each event, it was' agreed, might V>e challenged. If challenges are received the event will be run off at least one week before th« date of the contest, challenges to !>• placed with R. 11. Neville, 55, Nayland Street. MISCELLANEOUS. This week after clearing the top layer of clay another blast was fired at Shag Rock Corner, thus bringing the completion of this important work nearer. The council had notified the ratepayers that the 10 per cent addition to the rates will be added if they are not paid by February IS. Two important life-saving competitions will be held at Taylor’s Mistake, to-morrow, when the Kesteven Cup and the Black and White Cup will be competed for. A LOCAL PEST. It is not often that complaints are received regarding local insect pests. Visitors certainly look for mosquitoes oil the West Coast. They do not expect to find them here. Nevertheless, this year, they are present in unmistakable numbers. They arc of the aggressive type, too. It is thought that they are the result of the late summer rains and have multiplied in . ' the low lauds about the creek running | from the back valley. On a former occasion much good was done by I spraying with kerosene. THE SCHOOLS. The Sumner District High School and the new Catholic School opened on Wednesday. Owing to alterations the .Redcliffs opening is delaved for a few days. The School for the Deaf commences on Monda}\ NEW OPEN-AIR SCHOOL. A general invitation is extended to all residents of the district to attend the blessing and opening ceremony of the above new school, to be performed by His Lordship Bishop Brodie ' in the church grounds, Dryden Street, on Sunday, February 5, at 3 p.m. MISS MONA NEALE, AT.C.L., R.T.C.L.., A.L.C.M.. L.L.C.M. and Li.A.B., Teacher of Pianoforte, Violin, Harp, < Vllo and Theory. Commences Teaching Sumner and Redcliffs February 6. Arrangements made at Main Road. Monck's Ray, RedclifTs, or Chas. Begg and Co. 0171 i;\V CaMmim open Air School? Sum" ner.—- His J.mdship Biahop Brodie will Blesa and Open the above New School on Sunday Next, sth February, at 3 p.m. 3242 P. J. TVVOMEY, Hon. Sed.