Papanui Paragraphs

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18467, 19 May 1928, Page 26 (Supplement)

Papanui Paragraphs

Pt Special Correspondent of the " Star.**

NOTES FROM PROGRESS LEAGUE S MEETING. Present: W. .1. Boyce (chairman), Mesdames Moffatt, F. J. Carr. Cox, Messrs C. E. Palmer, S. H. Cox, R. Rickerby, W. J. Chapman. J. Scofield, A. Brown, T. Holmes, J. Sturrock, W. Pool, Owers, A. Uren, T. A. Oates and H. Tillman. The chairman in his letter expressing gratification at the chief traffic inspector's report favouring the stock route being via Wairarapa and Greer’s Road, stated that a resident in Matson’s Road would replace a six-foot paling front fence with a two-foot stone wall when the danger from stock ceased. Mr E. H. S. Hamilton, member of the Drainage Board for north-west Papanui, gave particulars of procedure for securing loans for connections. He Stated the Drainage Board’s sole charge was £1 for its service in this connection. There w’as but half per cent between the 5i per cent the board borrowed at and the 6 per cent the ratepayer would be charged. This would barely pay for bad debs. The money would be repaid in equal instalments extending over five years, but at any time the balance could be wiped out. In reply to a question, Mr Hamilton explained that the “block” system was a matter for the local authority. If a roadway was going to be laid in permanent material, the Drainage Board could force ratepayers in definite localities to connect. In reply to another question, Mr Hamilton said that nearly every street in Papanui could now be connected with the sewer, Mr Cox asked Mr Hamilton to do his best to see that Papanui School could be brought into the scheme. The speaker instanced the outbreak of scarlet fever as showing the necessity of the best sanitary conditions being secured. Mr Cox then spoke about the

area surrounding Idris Road. There had been a suggestion that side-chan-nels should be installed at £7O a chain. If the sewer was put in this would be unnecessary. Mr Hamilton stated that he would certainly assist, to get Papanui School included in the present scheme, and explained that owing to the removal of the school to another site just outside the sewerage area, the present position had arisen. If the Education Board helped, the difficulty could be got over. The Idris Road area would be started on in the near future. TWO CROPS. Some philosopher once remarked that the man who could make two blades of grass grow where one grew before was a real benefactor of man. Mr W. G. Chapman has done something similar for he is growing two crops where most people only get one. At present he is digging his second crop of potatoes off the same piece of ground. The first crop was planted in August, the second between Christmas and New Year. WAIMAIRI SCHOOL DANCE. From an attendance of fifty on the first of the Waimairi School Committee’s fortnightly euchre and dances, the number jumped to ninety for last Saturday night. Mr W. Tullett again acted as M.C., assisted by Mr E. A. Tullett, while Mr Full wood looked after the euchre. The supper arrangements were under the care of Mesdames Mcrrin, Neilson and S. Smith. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. The adjourned meeting of the recently formed Amateur Cycling Club was held at the Papanui Buildings on Tuesday, Mr A. E. Purse presiding over an attendance of about twenty. The business of the previous meeting was recommitted and the name of the club changed to the Papanui Amateur Sports Club. This would allow of runring and other athletics to be linked together. An organising committee w r as set up, comprising Messrs T. Grose, W. Bailej*, W. J. Boyce, A. Bathurst, F. Powell, J. Reynolds, C. Betts, F. Grose, R. Rickerby, W. T. Ilookham, A. E. Purse and S. Kruse, to secure a strong membership. The subscription was fixed at 5s and half-a-crown for junior members, with Mr Theo Grose as treasurer. CHILDREN’S EVENING. A “ children’s evening ” was held at the Papanui Buildings recently in connection with the Seventh Day Adventists. Mr G. Adair presided. Items were given by Misses Shinn (pianoforte duet), Jean Arch and Ross Piper (recitations), Nancy Millist (pianoforte solo), Marjory Grubb (vocal solo), Mrs Dempsey and Lowis House (duet). A dialogue entitled “Crash” was a great success, the performers being: Marjory Grubb, Misses Shinn, Leila ’ Priestley, Dorothy Halstead, Joyce Brandstatter, and Nancy Millist. Games were interspersed through the programme and a most enjoyable time spent. TEMPERANCE MEETING. A “ home meeting ” was held at the Highsted Road Mission Hall on Thursday. Mrs Blain, of the Styx W.C.T.U., presided, and introduced Mrs T. E. Taylor. Mrs Taylor gave a stirring

temperance address, and the Rev J. Tennant also spoke. On the motion of Mrs Simpson and seconded by Mrs Bond, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. DANCE. The Horticultural Society will hold a euchre and dance on Monday, June 4. WAIMAIRI SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The Waimairi School Committee met on Monday. Present: Mr H. Tillman (chairman). Mesdames Merrin, Neilson, S. Smith. Messrs E. A, Tullett, Rule, Rennie, and Pullwood. A deputation was received from the combiner! surrounding schools comprising Messrs W. P. Spencer and Donne (Belfast), J. Cummings (Harewood), M’Millan (Ouruhia), and T. Jeal and G. Allington (Papanui). The speakers advocated a clinic either in Papanui township or at the Papanui School. All the speakers for the deputation were of the opinion that the Department would not allow a clinic otherwise than at a school. After considerable discussion the matter was left over to enable the committee to become more conversant with the position. An application from Miss Bell, cubmistress of the Papanui Wolf Cubs, for the use of the school grounds for football matches was left in the hands of Messrs Rule and Fullwood. A letter was received from the Rev W. 11. Orbell asking on behalf of himself and two other clergymen, permission to teach scripture in the school once a week in school hours. All the children to be taught unless parents asked for their children to be kept away. No decision was come to. Mr Orbell was asked to supply further particulars. Offers of help having been received, it was decided that Mrs Neilson and Mr Tullett be a social committee with power to add to their number. JUBILEE DANCE. For the convenience and pleasure of Papanui residents, a big jubilee carnival dance will be held in the Papanui Memorial Hall on Jubilee Day, May 28, featuring Les Calbett and his new band. WAIMAIRI SCHOOL. To the Editor. Sir,—When I read the report of the W.C.T.U. meeting in last week’s “paragraphs.” I was surprised to learn that the four ladies recently elected to the Waimairi School Committee had been nominated from that body. It appears that the question of contesting the election was discussed by the union some considerable time prior to the householders’ meeting, members pledging themselves not to make the decision public. Now that the ladies are on the committee it would be interesting to know what motives prompted the union to run the candidates. Trusting to be favoured with a reply.—l am., etc., ALERT.