Sumner Ripples

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18496, 23 June 1928, Page 27 (Supplement)

Sumner Ripples

By Special Correspondent the " Star*

GRAND CARNIVAL. A combined meeting of represents fives from the Cricket Club, the Athletic Club, the Football Club and the United Sports Association, was held on Wednesday evening: present—Messrs T. Newburgh, G. F. Allen, P. Dick, R. Knox, R. Neville, G. Murray, F. Merry and J. Baxnford. It was decided to hold a grand carnival in the Town Hall on July 26, to raise funds to wipe off the debt on the dressing rooms at St Leonard’s Square. The following sub-committees were appointed to organise stalls, etc.:— Messrs Dick, Knox and Cricket Club—games and competitions; Messrs Allen and Newburgh—cake stall; Messrs R. Neville and Football Club-home produce; Messrs Murray end Banfford and Athletic Club—sweets; Mr G. F. Allen —musical programme; Mr E. Buchanan—cabaret supper. It was decided to endeavour to make the function a bright entertainment with the carnival spirit. LIFEBOAT BRIGADE. The subcommittee set up _by the Lifeboat Brigade to deal especially with proposals for an up-to-date and more powerful lifeboat than the Rescue, is to be congratulated upon its work. It is hoped to secure a lifeboat fitted with a marine engine that will ' be equal to any current or adverse wind, or combination of both. The boat, which will seat six rowers, will cost about £3OOO. She will be provided with special outlet valves, a feature not found iu the present boat. This will minimise the risk of overturning by swamping. It is confidently anticipated that all Canterbury will support ’he scheme, for which the Government has promised £1250. ST LEONARD’S SQUARE. St Leonard's Square, twenty-five years ago or more, supported a fine cricket club that could be depended upon to give a good account of itself in any Canterbury match. Later this club faded out for some years, but has now regained some of its former •trength. For many years a soccer team from the School for the Deaf practised there and held a long record of successes. Rugby fluctuated considerably, and there was no recognised athletic club. All along was felt the pressing need for dressing rooms and accommodation for cricket material and afternoon teas. Various devices were tried, including local sheds, and even a 6mali “ pavilion/’ Last Saturday saw the opening of the dressing rooms, and all the clubs are now happy in the thought that their comforts are amply provided for. There is a good room for cricketers, footballers and others, and a similar one for ladies for afternoon tea. There is also an ample open space between these under the same roof, fitted with seats and pegs, which may easily be used by either performers or spectators. Amongst those present were the Mayor (Mr \V. II Nicholson), Councillors Newburgh and Henley, Mr J. Menzies, Town Clerk, and the president of the United Sports Association, Mr G. F. Allen, who at the request of the Mayor formally opened the building. The match played on the occasion, was soccer, Sumner v. Marists, which resulted in a draw with 3 all.

BOWLING CLUB. Mr J. M. B. Crawford presided over the annual meeting of the Sumner Bowling Club on Wednesday evening. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and the president presented the prizes won during last season’s play as follows:—Champion singles—P. Vance; champion doubles—T. Newburgh and W. Henley; champion rinks —J. Martin, F. C. Cooper, W. J. Hamp ton and T. F. Chambers; Gardiner Cup —C. Mulholland and A. Graham. The following officers were elected:*— Patron, Mr G. Humphreys; president, Mr W. J. Hampton: vice-president, Mr T. F. Chambers; secretary, Mr J. A. Clark; treasurer, Mr F. C. Cother; committee, Messrs F. Edwards, J. H. Thomas, E. A. Johnson, G. W. Foster, F. C. Cooper, W. G. Black and ft. D. Bates; delegates to Christchurch Bowling Centre, Mr G. W. C. Smithson; green superintendent, Mr J. H. Thomas; match qpmmittee, Messrs G. W. Foster, F. Edwards, J. ft. Thomas; sole selector, Mr G. W. Foster; delegate to Sumner United Sports Association, Mr T. Newburgh; auditor, Mr H. C. Jones. Messrs Clark and Caesar were appointed a mid-week match committee. THE PIER. In spite of the heavy wintry weather during this week the work of repairing the pier has steadily proceeded. The electric power provided for the driving of the piles has accelerated the work and several additional piles have been sunk. The current has made no further appreciable advance. FALL OF ROCK. The foot of the Scarborough Road, where once before there occurred a big fall of rock, was the scene of yet another fall early last Monday morning. Falls of rock at this time of the year are only to be expected and under any of the various cliffs about the borough fragments of dislodged stone may be seen. HEALTH MATTERS. The health of the borough at the present time is particularly good. It is practically unaffected by the epidemic of scarlet fever, and the attendances at all the schools are good. The almost entire absence of goitre is still a matter for general satisfaction. MISCELLANEOUS. Though the heavy southerlies have flattened out the heavy Surf from the east, the main beach is strewn with huge masses of seaweed tom from the rocks along the coast. This gives enthusiastic gardeners the opportunity for fertiliser that they have been awaiting for some months. During the building of the new police house, Constable Hampton and family are living on the Esplanade, near Hardwick© Street. The new residence will replace the present building on the same site. It is to be a handsome structure that will do both Department and the borough credit. A powerful has been installed by the Borougu Council over the entrance to the Post Office. This will give plenty of light for the private boxes and for the automatic stamp machine outside the front door. Metalling and blinding is being continued in Bury Street.

SUMNER GALA. 11l the past, the promoters of galas have found that the labour and risk did not produce a credit balance equivalent to the effort. But successful galas at Timaru and St Kilda have encouraged a closer investigation of our own organisations and suggested methods .of securing better returns. The Businessmen’s Association hopes to promote a local gala for Labour Day, In conjunction with the Provincial Fire Brigades' Association demonstration here. The association has invited co-cperation from the Beautifying Association and from the United Sports Association. Both of these are willing to assist, but a meeting called for Thursday evening was spoiled by the weather. The prospects of a successful day look better than they have done for several years, and there is little doubt that the proposals will go through. REDCLIFFS MISSION ROOM. It will be twentv-two years to-morrow since the Redcliffs Mission Room was opened. There will be a commemorative service in the evening, when the Bishop of the Diocese will. preach. REDCLIFFS SCHOOL. The work of removing the Redcliffs School to a site about one hundred feet further back is now well in hand. The building has been cut into sections, each of which will be moved separately. Provision has been made for the classes to be taught, in the meantime, in buildings available nearby.