Sumner Ripples

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18644, 22 December 1928, Page 26 (Supplement)

Sumner Ripples

By BpeetaJ Correspondent ef the * Star."

SUMNER PRIDE. The usual meeting of the Sumner Pride was held in the Parish Plall this week, Brother D. M’Millan, C.T., presiding. The S.J.W., Brother Ford, announced that there would be a queen carnival competition for various lodges and temples. Tickets would be available in a few days’ time. The programme for the evening consisted of peanut races, Brother Bromley narrowly defeating Sister de Villiers. REDCLIFFS GOOD TEMPLARS. The usual meeting of the Ever Onward Temple was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday last. Visitors included Brothers Rennie and Teague, Sister Glen and Sister Restal from Christchurch, also Brother Waring from 11.M.5. Diomede, who was warmly welcomed into the Temple. The programme for the evening was blindfold competitions. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Brother Waring for his donation of 10s towards the funds for the queen carnival. ROWING. The club fours of the Sumner-Red-cliffs Rowing Club were decided this week with the following results:—First heat: R. J. Reid (stroke), C. TruScott, A. Rippon, R. C. Neville (bow) beat A. Sutherland (stroke), J. Wilson, J. Wing and E. Woods (bow) by a length. ]

Second heat: O. Johnston (stroke), L. S. Woods, R. Dale, C. Wing (bow) beat M. Hullett (stroke), C. Blunt, W. Kilner, E. Hullett (bow) by three lengths. Final: O. Johnston (stroke), L. S. Woods (3), R. Dale (2), C. Wing (bow) beat R. J. Reid (stroke), C. Truscott (3), A. Rippon (2), R. C. Neville (bow) by a length and a half. The new members’ race held on Thursday night resulted in a win for R. Dale (stroke) and E. Woods (bow), who beat C. Blunt (stroke) and J. Gant (bow). Crews will be selected very shortly for the Christchurch Regatta. Crews will also be sent to the Wellington Regatta. ALL NATIONS FAIR. The All Nations Fair recently held in the Redcliffs Community Hall in aid of the Sumner-Redcliffs Rowing Club was a success in every respect. Much credit is due to the various stall-hold-ers, and the club is very much indebted to the following cnoveners for their splendid work: Cake stall, Mrs Hands; sweet stall, .Mrs Shand; produce stall, Mesdames Neave and Truscott; book stall, Miss R. Trusoptt; bran tub, Miss M. Truscott; variety stall. Miss P. Ellis: afternoon tea, Mesdames King, Woods and Hullett. CHANNEL VAGARIES. Perhaps the most astonishing of I

many astounding changes which have taken place in the vicinity of the pier during the last few months is now in evidence on the seaward and Cave Rock side of the pier, where at low tide there is a distinct lagoon. The sand bank which for a long time has been creeping slowly towards the pier has at last closed the channel near the beacon, thereby converting one of the most dangerous parts of the beach for swimming into one of the safest. This change, however, is of no benefit to small children, since the beach still shelves very steeply from the shore and is therefore still a trap for nonswimmers. THE PIER. The work of repairing the pier is proceeding steadily, three new piles having been driven to date. The recent spell of bad weather proved rather a hindrance, and it appears that the job will not be completed till well on in the holiday period. A notice board stating that the pier is closed, a board across the entrance and the decking near the pile-driver removed does not deter large numbers of people from still, using the pier. MOUNT PLEASANT PRIZE GIVING. The presentation of prizes and break-ing-up ceremony of the Mount Pleasant School was held on Tuesday afternoon, when a large number of parents and public assembled at the schoolroom. Presents for the younger scholars were presented frortJ the Christmas tree by Father Christmas, while Mrs Arthur Morten presented the prizes to the older pupils. In recognition of the services of Miss Muriel Wiggins, the sole teacher throughout the year, Mr Thomas, chairman of the School Committee, made a presentation of a handsome hand mirror. Afternoon tea served by the ladies of the committee brought to a close a verv enjoyable afternoon. TRAMWAY RENEWALS. Extensive renewals are now in hand on the tram track at St Andrew’s Hill, on the main road. New sleepers and rails are x being laid, and tram passengers hope that the swaying motion of the cars when traversing this portion at speed will be considerably reduced. The spoil thrown out from the rails on to the road has narrowed the highway considerably, and this stretch now calls for careful driving. THE FISHING SEASON. In conversation with a representative of the “ Star,” a local fisherman stated that the present season, which ends in January, has been very successful. Fish of all kinds have been plentiful, and market prices satisfactory, while a tre-

mendous trade was carried on at the boat harbour itself. Most of the fishing is done about ten or twelve miles out, but influences such as the weather and the state of the sea both make a difference. During the coldest part of the year operations are transferred to Akaroa, where at this time the bulk of the fish is caught.