Sumner Ripples

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18780, 8 June 1929, Page 27 (Supplement)

Sumner Ripples

By Special Correspondent of the “ Star.”

THE FIRE BRIGADE. The member's of our Volunteer Fire Brigade deserved the success they achieved at their annual dance a week ago. During the evening the New Zealand veteran, Superintendent J. Carter, who now holds the record for service in this Dominion, introduced Mr W. 11. Nicholson, the Mayor, who presented the awards for the year. Mr Nicholson thanked the brigade for the splendid contribution, in volunteer service, given by the members. DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. At a combined meeting early this week of and staff of the Sumner District High School, it was decided to give two days at the end of this term /to an effort to raise a substantial sum of money for general improvements to the grounds of the school, as well as for the recurring expenses of the year. When an attempt was made on a similar scale some years ago, over £4lO was raised. But this included a six weeks’ programme, with a concert, social or meeting of some sort every night during that period. Although this year's effort is not likely to surpass this record, still a lot of new enthusiasm is now available, and this, together with the willing support of the “ old timers,” should produce a result of which everyone should be proud. ROWING CLUB. The members of the Sumner-Redcliffs Rowing Club, by their consistent sporting spirit and enthusiasm, have won the general support and admiration of the residents of the , whole borough. l Following upon their recent successful season and their proposals to purchase new gear, the executive committee has decided to hold a dance in the Redcliffs Community Hall at an early date. This is generally one of the most popular annual events in the borough. SUPPLY OF CURRENT. Careful observations at the main power station in Redcliffs have enabled the Borough Council to make provision for the distribution of power available between the hours of the daily peak

loads. At present this is almost a waste product, entirely lost by the residents who pay on the peak load above this dip. Regulations have now been drafted to enable consumers to use this, at a low cost, for heating water. Three types of supply are now offered for selection—one covering the hours between 10.30 p.m. and 6.30 a.m.; another from 11.30 p.m. to 3.30 a.m.; and another for a full daily supply. In the case of the first two types, automatic time switches are to be used at a charge of £1 per annum extra, for their use. The minimum charges for these would total respectively £4 and £7, while that for the continuous rate would be £ls. The council expects that the rereticulation of the borough electrical mains will be completed in a few weeks’ time, thus ensuring additional facilities to consumers and permitting the new scheme to come into operation on July 1. ST LEONARD S SQUARE. The efforts of the Association Football Club have resulted in the provision of four powerful electric lights on the eastern side of St Leonard’s Square. These can be switched on at the desire of the club, and are now being availed of for night practices. Although the scheme opens the way for considerable extensions it is at present giving good results. It is one of the few artificially lit suburban grounds, and the members are taking every advantage of it. FOOTBALL. The senior Association team by defeating an unbeaten opponent in the Kaiapoi team, has retained its position in the competition. The members arc keen as mustard and playing with great spirit. The Rugby schoolboys played at St Leonard’s Square last Saturday against the Linwood team in the presence of a good attendance of the public. Local interest was very keen, but the visitors proved victorious by a small margin after a tough game. Amongst the Sumner lads were several deaf boys from the institute. GOOD TEMPLARS. The usual meeting of the Sumner Pride was held in the Parish Hall on Wednesdaj*, Brother P. Minouge, C.T., presiding. Two new members were initiated. The S.J.W. announced that next week would be devoted to “Temperance night”; that the staging of the coronation would be held on June 2S in the Town Hall; and that a church parade would be held in Redcliffs on June 9 at 11 a.m. A vote of sympathy was passed to Brother Boot and the wish expressed that his brother would soon be restored to his usual health.

FORENSIC CLUB. The subject for debate last Saturday was: “That it would be better for New Zealand if the railways were privately owned.” Mr M. Willis was in the chair, and the principal speakers were Messrs J. S. Barr. B. D. Watson, Douglas Smith and J. A. Clarke. The debate proved most interesting, the affirmative side winning by the small margin of one vote. Next week will witness the close of the first session, and the last debate in the first half will take place. Mr H. B. Pimm will preside, the subject set for discussion being “That the actions of nature are unjust.” The speakers to the motion will be Messrs F. 11. R. Neville, P. J. Toomey, and the opposers Messrs J. 11. Thomas and J. 11. Clarke. EVER ONWARD TEMPLE. The weekly meeting of the Ever Onward Temple was held at the com- ( munity hall, Redcliffs, on Tuesday. C.T. Sister Rice presiding. It was parents’ night and the superintendent expressed the pleasure of the Lodge at seeing so many present. The S.J.W. announced that a repetition of the town coronation ceremony would be held in the Sumner Town Ilall on June 28. It was stated that the church parade would take place on Sunday, June 9 at 10.50 a.m. During the evening items were given by the members. The competition arranged by Sister Eldridge, A.S.J.W., was held over. Brother Ford announced having received a letter from two brethren who now reside in Melbourne, and that they had promised to keep their pledge all their lives.