Papanui Paragraphs

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18786, 15 June 1929, Page 28 (Supplement)

Papanui Paragraphs

By Special Correspondent of the “ Star.**

PAPANUI SCHOOL COMMITTEE. ’ 1 The monthly meeting of the Papanui { School Committee was held on \\ ednesday. Present: G. Allington (chairman) A. Chaney, L. Claridge, A M Connel,.W. Sandford, F. Claridge R. Donald, J. Cains and C. H. Dyer (secretary) An apology for absence was receiped from Mr H. Guy. . • It was reported that a Maori concert company would give a concert in aiu o the school funds. . The visiting committee for the month was Misses L. Claridge and Chaney. Correspondence was received mom ttfe Education Board with respect to subsidies on gramophone and ground improvements. In t(he headmasters .e-------port it was mentioned that a sum ol money had been raised for a percussion band for the infant department and that the children were being supplied with hot cocoa with their lunches during the winter term. WAIMAIRI SCHOOL DANCE. The largest attendance yet recorded was present at the Waimain School dance on Saturday night, \incents Band provided the dance music and the M.C. was Mr Claridge. Mesdames Neilson and Spiers won the “lucky spot.” The supper was in charge ot Mesdames Neilson, Merrin, Moor and Fullwood, and Mr A. Fullwood attended to the general arrangements.

PERSONAL. A presentation was made to Miss E. Crowley, infant mistress, by the staff of the Papanui School on the occasion of her retirement on superannuation. RUGBY FOOTBALL DANCE.

On Wednesday evening a dance was held in the Gaiety Hall, which looked very artistic with hanging ferns, pot plants, and kewpies dressed in the colours of the club. The Papanui Band playesd several selections outside the hall before the dance. The “lucky spot” waltz was won by Miss Sisson and Mr Illingsworth. The ladies who assisted with the supper were: Mesdames Reid and E. W. Worsdale. Mrs 11. R. Smith was the organiser.

W.C.T.U. The monthly meeting of the Papanui branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Presbyterian Bible Class room on Thursday afternoon, Mrs Simpson presiding. . Donations were received from bers towards the “million shilling” campaign organised by the Dominion union. A letter was received from Miss Ilarband asking that notifications of new members and the names of those transferred to another union, be forwarded to her, and Mrs Bond was appointed

membership reporter. Mrs Barrell, president of the Riccarton branch, gave a very interesting address on the work of the W.C.r.U., and the many branches of reform work helped by the leaders and members ot the movement. Mesdames Simpson and C. Smith thanked the speaker. METHODIST GIRLS’ CLUB. The weekly meeting was held in the Sunday School Hall on Tuesday. The first part of the evening was devoted to dramatics, those taking part being Misses Betty Fairbairn, Muriel Irving. Rosie Gibson, Connie Gibson, Ivy Rooinson and Freda Woodham. This w«»s followed by physical drill and games, the last part of the evening being devoted to devotional studies. Camp choruses were sung at the conclusion of the meeting WAIMAIRI SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Waimairi School Committee was held on Thursday evening. Present: Messrs R D. Rule (chairman), Claridge. Fullwood, Burrell, Ransell, Radford, Moor. Mesdames, Neilson and Merrin. ihe treasurer. Mr C. Evans and the headmaster, Mr C. Wilkins, also were present. The headmaster reported that the roll number was 370 and the average attendance 341. In view of the increase an extra teacher, Miss N. Biltclilf, had been appointed.

FOOTBALL. Waimairi School middle-weights have a great record this year. Against Fendalton they won by 47 to nil arid against Papanui the score was 36 to nil. Only three points have been scored against them so far. SNOOKER. A large number of competitors took part in a ‘Th ing snooker” tournament at the Papanui Billiard Rooms on Mondav. The winner was Ray Thomas and Frank Hartnell was runner-up. BASKETBALL. Ilinemoa A had another win on Sat I urdav, beating Aroha by 16 goals to 1 i Ilinemoa B .beat Tiki by 4 goals to 1

TENNIS. A return match was played last week-end between St Paul’s and Bryndwr Clubs, on the Bryndwr conrt The following were the scores: Man-J tell and C. Mawson 6. .1. Mawson and . Cartner 2: Collins and A. I arris b, I

Tillman and Burrell 4: 11. Parris ana | Colthart .5. Gibson and Healey b; Collins and Mantell 5. Tillman and Mawson 6; Colthart and C. "Mawson b. Burrell and Cartner 0: H. Parris and A. Parris 6. Gibson and Healey# o:\ Mantell and Colthart 3, Mawson and Burrell 6; Collins and 11. Parris 6. Tillman and Gibson 2; A. Parris ami i C Mawson 6, Cartner and Healey C St Paul’s 32, Bryndwr 19. WAIMAIRI TENNIS CLUB. I A meeting of the committee of the ! Waimairi Tennis Club was held on | Monday night. Present: Messrs G Radford (chairman), A. Thorn (secre

tarv), R. D. Rule, C. Evans, K. MulhoUand, J. Thorn, H. Tillman and Miss G. Dailey. , Five new members were elected, ana it was decided to bold a social evenin'’ 1 at an early date. The names oi Miss Morgan and Mr S. Roberts were added to the Social Committee. It was decided that the play-orr ot the men’s and ladies’ singles handicaps and the llart Cup. for combined doubles, should take place on June —•

loyal papanui lodge, m.u. N.G. Bro W. Henderson, P.G., presided at the quarterly meeting. tors from the Phillipstown and Riccarton Lodges were received. The elec tion of officers resulted as follows: N.G., Bro A. Powell: Y.G.. Bro B C Miles; elective secretary, Bro Macfarlane; warden, Bro Stockdale; guardian Bro H. N. Simmonds; supporters Bros Guy, M’Gee, Chapman and Bro 11. N. Simmonds, P.G., proposed that a branch Lodge be formed at Belfast. The proposal was carried unanimously, provided the consent oi the District Management Committee was forthcoming. Bros H- N. Bimmonds, A. King and A. Dixon, of the Management Committee of the Juvenile Lodge, made their report. One candidate for membership was initiated, P.G. C. F. Drury acting as lecture master. At the invitation of the N.G., P.G. Bro G. E. T. Hill, of Loyal Riccart.on Lodge, addressed the new members who were given society honours. PAPANUI SCOUT NOTES.

The troop met on Tuesday evening last under the charge of Scoutmaster J. G. Barnes and Assistant-Scoutmaster J. Clarkson. One half of the troop under the charge of Assistant-Scouter Clarkson, was given ambulance work, and the remainder the tenderfoot test. During the evening Major Furby paid the troop a visit and watched the Scouts at play. He then inspected the troop, and after the inspection the Scouts were given a splendid talk on the true Scout spirit. The troop then repeated the Scout's promise and were dismissed. After the parade a meeting was held, at which Major Furby attended. He outlined the duties of the committee, and -was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his talk to the Scouts and parents. LOYAL PAPANUI JUVENILE LODGE, M.U. The fortnightly meeting of the lodge was held on June 6, when N.G. Bro Fright presided. V.G. Bro J. Beaghlev was elected Noble Grand and Bro J. Chapman, ex-elective secretary, Vice-Grand. The installation of officers was conducted by the following senior members: Lecture Master, Bro Price (of Loyal Kaiapoi Juveniles) and conductors Bro W. Saunders (of the Loval Volunteer Juveniles) and Bro B. C. Miles (of Loyal Papanui Juveniles). Bro Saunders referred to the remarkable progress of Loyal Papanui Juveniles. P.G. .Bro A. Dixon, president of Loyal Papanui Juveniles, welcomed the Loyal Kaiapoi and Vol-

unteer Juvenile Lodges, with their Management Committees, and visitors from Loyal Perseverance and Loyal Papanui Adult Lodges. The new membership competition medal, given by P.G. Bro Fabian, president of the Loyal Volunteer Juveniles, was presented by P.P.G.M. Bro Millington to Juvenile Bro Grimwood. who had secured six new members in six months for his lodge, Loyal Papanui Juveniles. By special request, P.G. Bro Fabian ad dressed Bro Grimwood and member'

on the juvenile movement. Bro Grim wood suitably replied. On behalf ol the Loval Papanui Juveniles Management Committee, Bro A. Dixon P.G presented to Bro W. Fright, N.G.. of Loyal Volunteer Juveniles, a Manches . ter Unity Centenary medal for ms ’ most valuable services in conducting . the Loval Papanui Juvenile Lodge during "his term of office, he having j also conducted his own lodge in the I same term. A similar medal was pre I sented to P.G. Bro R. D. Smith, also 1 of Loval Volunteer Juveniles, ior sum lar services. Bro Fright suitably responded. Bro W. J. Chapman of the

j i oval Perseverance Lodge, offered a VG. regalia to the Loyal Papanui Juv enile Lodge. Bro A. Dixon, P.G., on behalf of the Management Committee, thanked Bro Chapman for his valuable gift. A mock auction, conducted bv Bro A. King, P.G., secretary oi Loyal Papanui Juveniles, realised £l 14s, part of which ‘is to be devoted to the picnic fund. Two prizes given for social items were won by Bros M- Gee ann T. Gee, both of Loyal Papanui Juven iles. Bro W. J. Chapman, in present ing the prizes, congratulated the win ners and hoped that the social element of the juvenile lodges would progress The following sentiments til r rieild- • ship. Love and Truth" were honoured.. ■ - The King . and Manchester Ln.ty

“The Grand Master and Board ot Directors,” and “The Visiting Ofheers and Brethren and Members of t •>- Parent Lodge." P.P.G.M. Bro H E. Morgan expressed the pleasure o£ the Loval Papanui Adult Lodge at the I progress the Juvenile Lodge had made, | and stated that much credit was due to Bro A. King. P.G., the Juvenile I Lodge secretary, whose worn was - I sponsible for the institution ot t,.e Lodge. The supper arrangements were supervised bv P.O.'s Bros C. Simmonds. II N Simmonds and R. E. Chapman, ] all of the Papanui Juveniles ManageI ment Committee, and Bro r- on. w acted a? pianist.