Spreydon-Addington News

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18544, 18 August 1928, Page 27 (Supplement)

Spreydon-Addington News

By Special Correspondent of the ** Star.”

SPREYDON BURGESSES’ ASSOCIATION. The monthly meeting of the association was held in the old Borough Council Chambers on Monday evening, Mr P. Henncssy presiding. Correspondence was received from the City Council stating that it regretted being unable to accede to the association’s request to plant a belt of birch trees on the reserve at the corner of Lyttelton and Frankleigh Streets. It was decided t.o communicate with Councillors Cooke and Manning on the matter. The I City Council also advised that the sum of £22 4s 6d had been derived from the sale of shingle taken from the pit in Lyttelton Street. It was decided that Messrs Sykes and Elliott be elected a subcommittee to obtain further information about this matter. The Canterbury Automobile Association advised that the “go-slow" signs to be erected adjacent to the children’s playground in Barrington Street would be supplied. Considerable discussion took place over the first road loan proposal of £220,000 to be put to the vote of the ratepayers .shortly. The following motion was unanimously passed : —“That, in the opinion of this meeting, there is sufficient revenue for the maintenance and reconstruction of the roads.” The secretary was instructed to write to the City Council in reference to voted for alterations to the old Chambers for a library and drawing attention to the deplorable state of the asphalt, footpaths in the district. A largely-signed petition was received, asking for a foot-bridge to be erected over the. Heathcote River between Ashgrove Terrace and the foot, of Ilackthome Road. It was decided to send the requisition on to the City Council, and to do everything possible to carry out the ratepayers’ wishes. It was decided to write to the CityCouncil asking it to expedite the erection of the conveniences in the. Barrington Park. Mr R. Nairn, Lincoln Road, was elected a member. LOYAL ADDINGTON LODGE. There was a good muster of brethren at the last meeting of the Loyal Addington Lodge. Brothers T. Candy, P.G., and \V. G. Wigglesworth, P.G.. reported on the condition of sick brethren. A report was received from Brother R. W. Flintoff. P.G., on the recent meeting of the Benevolent Association. Glowing testimonies were paid to the great work that is being done by that body. Brother Wigglesworth’s report on the special meeting of the United Friendly Societies’ Council caused considerable discussion. A committee consisting of the Hall Committee and a number of other brothers was set up to investigate the question of improvement to the hall property. the committee to report on quarter night. Ballots were taken for six new members, who had been nominated, and these were unanimously elected members.

At the conclusion of the business, the N.G., Brother F. W. Larcombe, expressed pleasure that the lodge was, that evening, favoured with a visit from the Loyal Sister Pearce, Loyal Phillipstown and Loyal Volunteer Lodges. This visit was part of a plan organised for the purpose of working a system of interchange of visits betweeen lodges, with the idea of making the working of lodges more attractive to members. A dance -was then held, the music being supplied by Sister Roberts, Brother A. Moore and Mr Watkins. SPREYDON BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday last was observed in the Sprevdon Baptist Church as Young People’s Day. The morning service took the form of family worship. Mr D. Thomas read the Scripture, and Rev. E. E. Smith preached from Genesis 33—2. In the afternoon the school assembled in the church for children's service, the pastor using the occasion to observe Decision Sunday. There was a good gathering of young people at the evening service. Mr E. McKessar presided. The Scriptures were read by Miss D. J. Young and Mr M’Kessar, the prayer being taken by Mr A. Thomas. Miss Mayfield was the soloist, Mr Petrie conducting the choir. The sermon was preached by the Rev. E. E. Smith on Isaiah's Transforming Vision. Much interest is being taken in the children's character concert to be held on Tuesday next. The evening will be given by the Sydenham boys and girls under the tuition of Sister Gainsford. SOMERFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Somerfield School committee was held in the school on Tuesday evening. The average school attendance for the quarter was 431 out of a roll number of 453. As the result of the recent concert the sum of £2O has been collected towards the erection of a dental clinic. It was decided to hold a carnival dance in the Beckenham Hall this month, and a bottle week in the near future. Mr C. F. Dobbs was elected to fill the vacancy

on the committee. Mr F. Platt having resigned on account of leaving the district. It was decided that the school observe Arbor Day in some suitable BIRTHDAY EVENING. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr Geo. Aiming, 57 Ward Street, Addbngton. last week, to celebrate the twenty-first birthday of his second daughter. Miss Winifred Anning. Many friends and relations were present. SELWYN FREE KINDERGARTEN. The. monthly meeting of the Selwyn Kindergarten was held on Wednesday, August 8. Present, Mesdames Hamlin (in the chair). Atkinson, Parlane, Griffiths, Moyle, Williamson and Robinson. It was reported that the attendance during the month had been very good, several new children being put on the roll. Arrangements were made for Daffodil Day. Any donations of cakes, etc., may be sent to Mrs Hamlin, convener, 344 Selwyn Street, Addington. ADDINGTON LEAGUE SOCIAL CLUB. Close on sixty couples attended the weekly dance held in the Selwyn Street Hall by the Addington League Social Club last Tuesday. Several novelty dances were held, also a Monte Carlo fox trot, the winning couple being Miss Moore and Mr Grieve. Extras were played by Mr J. Maher, and Mr Grieve assisted with a saxophone. Next week’s dance is advertised in this issue, and will also be advertised in Tuesday’s “Lyttleton Times." U.A.O.D. The Perseverance Lodge met last Monday, P.A. Bro. J. W. Thornton, acting A.D., presiding. The D.P. Bro. Champ was in attendance. Several officers were unable to be present owing to sickness. An invitation was received from the Hope of St. Albans, inviting the members to a social evening on September 4th. when the officers of the R.A. Chapter would be present. P.S. Bro Pollard reported on the past meeting of the Benevolent Association, when a needy brother was granted £3O. P.G.P. Bro. Fisher, and P.A. Bro. Bailey, of the officiating committee, were present, and their addresses were attentively listened to. P.G.P. Bro. George was also present in connection with the forthcoming ritual competitions. FANCY DRESS DANCE. A fancy dress dance will be held in the St. Nicholas Schoolroom, Barrington Street, on Tuesday, August 28th. Excellent prizes will be given, and supper provided. Fancy dress will be optional.for older people. Further details are advertised below these notes.

Betty Smith. The programme was arranged by Mrs E. Tullett. The committee in charge of the evening were Messrs T. Holmes (chairman), A. Syme (secretary), J. Blmnsky, Merrin, W. Tullett, E. Tullett, Mesdames E. Tullett, Merrin, Neilson, S. Smith, D. Roberts. Dr and Mrs Stringer were the judges and the task was jvell carried out. Another feature that aided the success of the evening was the well heated hall. But for this the night was such that the fairies of the party would have had a bad time and the “Tom Heenev” would have been blue instead of pink. PROGRESS LEAGUE. The monthly meeting of the Progress League did not take place. Five attended and the ' quorum is seven, so chairs were drawn to the fire. The secretary, Mr C. Palmer, has received word that the Waimairi County Council will receive a deputation from the League regarding the Town Hall rating at its meeting on August 21. He has also received a letter from the City Council stating that there is no money for conveniences at St. James Park, but the matter will be reviewed next year. WAIMAIRI SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The Waimairi School Committee met on Monday night. There were present Mesdames Merrin. Neilson, S. Smith, Simpson, Messrs Tillman (chairman), E. A. Tullett, Fullwood, Rennie and the head master, Mr C. Wilkins. A letter was received for the committee in charge of the Winter Show inviting the children from Standard 111 upwards to visit the exhibition. The arrangements were left with the head master. The chairman reported that he had received a request from the Methodist Sunday School superintendent, Mr S. Roberts, for the use of the school for a scripture examination and had granted the use of the room. The chairman’s action was endorsed. The inspector's report on the school was received, and it was decided to place on record the committee’s appreciation of the highly complimentary nature of the report, and to congratulate the head master and the staff on their success. The matter of arranging for the posts for the new- tennis court was left in the hands of Mr Wilkins. A deputation, comprising Messrs T. A. Holmes, J. Blumsky and W. Tullett, representing the school social commit tee, waited on the school committee and asked that the duties of each committee should be defined. Mr Holmes said that a strong social committee had been set up and was prepared to raise funds for the benefit of the school. He suggested that by concentrating on one object the school could be equipped with its own dental clinic. The speaker said that his committee was prepared to work for any object the school committee desired. After the deputation had withdrawn it was decided to accept the social committee’s offer and to ask them to run the dances and any social function they desired with the exception of the annual break-up and the picnic. It was further resolved to build a dental clinic on the school grounds and to apply for a part time nurse. PAPANUI BAND MATTERS. Mr H. Eagleton presided at the adjourned annual meeting of the Papanui Band on Wednesday night. It was reported that the previous night's band practice was the largest attended for many months. The chairman submitted rules and regulations, and these were adopted. Eight new members joined up. The band's first honorary member was elected in the person of Mr Collins. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr L. B. Hart for his gift of five guineas to the band's funds. It was decided to change the name of the band so that the Papanui and Waimairi portions of the district could be suggested. The combined names, Wainui, Wai-papa, and Papa-waimi were submitted and Papawaimi adopted. On account of the unsettled weather it was decided to postpone the suggested open air concert at the week-end to a near date. JUVENILE LODGE OPENED. Although the night was very wild and stormy, there was enthusiasm at the Oddfellow's’ Hall, Papanui, on Wednesday, w’hen the Loyal Papanui Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., opened its new juvenile branch. The chairs of the lodge were filled by stalwarts of the Loyal Volunteer Junior Lodge, who had travelled up from Sydenham to assist their friends in. the new venture. Brother R. Smith acted as N.G., and his supporting officers were V.G., Brother G. Fright, G.M. Brother W. Fright, Warden Brother Wilson, and Guardian Brother Mackie. One new member was enrolled on transfer and seven others were initiated into the order, the conductors being Brother C. Simmonds, P.G. (of the senior lodge) and Warden Brother Wilson. The secretary, Brother R. King, reported that at least twelve more candidates had been accepted by the doctor and would have been initiated that night but for the inclement weather. Congratulations were extended to the Loyal Papanui Lodge on the successful opening of its juvenile branch by Brother E. Price, of the management com mittee of the Loyal Kaiapoi Juvenile

Lodge, Brother S. Cook, secretary of the Loyal Volunteer Lodge, and Brother 11. W. Gourlav, of the management committee of the North 'Canterbury district. A vote of thanks was accorded to the officers of the Volunteer Lodge for their assistance in filling the chairs on the opening night. These officers have also offered to fill the various positions until the new members have had an opportunity to become acquainted with lodge procedure. At the conclusion of the formal business, the senior lodge entertained its junior brethren at supper. SPRING IS COMING.