SHIRLEY-ST. ALBANS NOTES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18938, 7 December 1929, Page 30 (Supplement)

SHIRLEY-ST. ALBANS NOTES.

By Special Correspondent of the “Star.?’ ST ALBANS CRICKET CLUB. The St Albans senior B and junior A cricket teams completed the fourth match in the Suburban Cricket Association’s competitions on Saturday. In the senior B match against \Voolston at' St Albans Park, the position at the end of the previous Saturday’s play was—Woolston 44, St Albans 43 and 177 for three “wickets. Continuing their innings on Saturday, St Albans had scored 243 for six wickets when the innings Was declared closed. G Colville, who had scored 120, not out, the previous week, carried his bat for 165, not out, a great performance. Other scores were: H. Wilson 37,-E. Colville 11, H. Barnes, 7 not out. Woolston only scored 28 in their second innings, St Albans gaining a three-point win. F. Dibden, four for 12, H. Pickup two for 10, and E. Colville three for 4, bowled well for St Albans. The junior A team were badly beaten by Gas Company, who scored 284 to St Albans’ 150 and 33 (G. Ebert 14). G. Ebert four, T. Watkinson three, Jones two, and Fox one, took the wickets for St Albans. ST ALBANS PUBLIC LIBRARY. The St Albans Library general committee held its monthly meeting on Monday night., The president (Mr A. Knight) presided over the following:— Mesdames E. Peers, W. G. Lockwood, Misses Gillanders and Peers, and Messrs J. Jowsey, F. Prouting, H. Allen, A. E. Harper, G. T. Hillsdon, L. B. Freeman, J. Gagliardi, W. H. Day, W. 11. Ford, W. Pearce, F. W. Simons and H. E. Powell, honorary secretary. Correspondence was received from the secretary of the Libraries’ Association, Wellington, stating that the bi-annual libraries* conference would be held at Auckland on March 4, 5 'and 6, 1930 All remits for discussion and delegates’ names to be in by January 31, 1930. The matter was left in the hands of the executive. It was decided to close the library on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and the day after. The treasurer reported that the takings for the month amounted to £32 19s 6d. Mrs Lockwood and Messrs 11. Allen and F. Prouting were appointed a public reading room committee. It was decided not to hold a meeting in January. ST ALBANS BURGESSES’ ASSOCIATION. The St Albans Burgesses* Association held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday night, the president (Mr F. J Prouting) presiding. Correspondence was received from the City Council, stating that the council _ so far had taken no definite action either with re gard to framing a by-law making it compulsory to paint rear mudguards white, or enforce the registration of bicycles. In regard to placing lights to shine down on pointsmen while on duty, the by-laws committee had considered the matter on several occasions and had decided to take no action in the matter. Band concerts would be held in the St Albans Park on December 17, January 28, February 18, March 11, and April 1. The United Burgesses’ Association wrote asking the association to receive a deputation from the Canterbury Horticultural Society, to discuss matters appertaining to the forthcoming garden competition to be held on similar lines to last year. It was decided to receive the deputation. The deputation consisted of Messrs Anderson and Reece, who outlined the proposals. It was decided to work in conjunction with the Horticultural Society in arranging a garden plot competition in St Albans, and the following were elected a committee to organise the competition:—Messrs J. Woodard, B. M. West, G. T. Grover, F. E. Foote, J. Baker and J. Erasmusson. It was decided to again give the St Saviour’s Orphan children a day out in St Albans Park. Mr F. Prouting reported on the business transacted at the last meeting of the United Burgesses’ Association. Mr G. T. Grover reported on behalf of the playground equipment committee. The reports were received and delegates thanked. The secretary was instructed to forward to the United Burgesses’ Association the following remit: —“ That the U.B.A. Council go into the question of better lighting for fire alarms in the city.” It was decided to receive a deputation from the U.B.A. Council at the next meeting of the association. A member brought up the question of shifting the traffic dome at the intersection of Edgeware Road and Colombo Street from the present position to one in line with the footpath at the south side of Edgeware Road and the centre of Colombo Street. After some discussion the matter was left over until the next meeting. It was decided to let the January meeting lapse. ST ALBANS SWIMMING CLUB. The official opening of the St Albans Swimming Club was held on Saturday afternoon, November 30, at the St Albans School. The weather was perfect with the result that about 200 residents attended. Mr R. B. Dailey, the president, officially opened the bath and wished the club every success during the season 1929-30. An anonymous donor presented the club with two gold medals, one for the girl and one for the boy showing the best improvement in swimming during the season. Mr Dailey stressed the necessity of a public swimming bath in St Albans, and stated that the only way the residents could secure this was to give their whole support to the Burgesses’ Association and the Swimming Club, which are at present workii g hard to secure the bath. The ladies who helped with the afternoon tea were to be thanked for the manner in which the catering was looked after. The following are the results of races:—Boys, under fourteen— N. Thomson 1, D. Fleming 2. Girls! under fourteen —Miss Clements 1, Miss Lawrey 2. _ Boys’ greasy pole— -j\. Foggin 1, N. Thomson 2. Club handicap—T. Burrows 1. W. Gaudin 2. Intermediate girls—Miss Lawrey 1, Miss Wilson 2. Intermediate boys—G. Smith 1, J. Hayes 2. Open dive—J Hayes and Miss Clements (equal) 1. handicap—Miss Lawrey 1. Miss Blackman 2. Men’s greasy pole—T. Burrows and C. N. Taylor (equal) l. United Club Handicap, 50yds E Rattray 1, E. M’Conville 2. ' R e hiv race—No. 2 team (T. Burrows, G Smith, S. Willcox and E. Wilson) 1. Tn addition to these items. Miss Burton’s pupils’ gave a demonstration in the methods of life saving. Mr Dallev thanked Miss Ilarker and the team for putting on such an interest-

ing performance, arso the members of the United Club and other swimmers who had helped to make the opening a success. .

LOYAL PROGRESS LODGE. The Loyal Progress Lodge, M.U., E.0.0.F., held its fortnightly meeting in the Methodist Schoolroom, Stanmore Road, on Monday evening, when Brother S. J. Geary presided over a large attendance of visitors and members. Five new members joined the lodge. P.P.G.M. Brother C. Millington addressed the new members and explained their duties as Oddfellows, expressing the hope that they would become active workers for their lodge. The resignation of P.G. Brother I. G Scott, who has left Christchurch, was received with regret. Brother Scott is one of the members who founded the lodge and has been a capable and energetic worker for Oddfellowship. The secretary was requested to write to Brother Scott conveying the lodge’s thanks and appreciation, and wishing him every success in his new venture. Several members were present from Loyal Sister Pearce and Volunteer Lodges. After the routine business had been disposed of Miss M. M’Lachlan gave a very interesting address on her impressions of the women of America. Miss M’Lachlan, who has spent some time studying her profession in America, spoke of several phases of women’s work, home life, recreation, etc., and showed lantern slide pictures of American cities and buildings. It was evident from the questions asked that the audience had keenly followed the address. Miss M’Lachlan was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. SHIRLEY CRICKET CLUB. Last Saturday saw the conclusion of the fourth round of the suburban competition. The senior A team were a little unfortunate to be beaten by , Council by 25 runs on the first innings. Shirley had scored 162 and | Council had lost one wicket for 94 1 when play ceased on the first day. ; Continuing last Saturday, Council r.ar- m ried its score to 187. R. Colthart took* five wickets for 43 runs, A. Pitt three for 62 also bowling well. Shirley’s second knock produced 110, N. Archer 31, E. Taylor 18, W. Haworth 12, A. Pitt 12 and E. Cummings 11 secur.ng double figures. The team will be strengthened for its next match by the inclusion of W. Sweney and R. Husband, who have not been available lor the previous matches. The junior A team suffered its first defeat at the hands of Mairehau at Linwood Park. Scores—Mairehau 123 and 97, Shirley 10 and 77. E. M’Ewin 17 and R. Drake 26 not out were the only batsmen to show any form in the second innings. Lately the play of this team has not been up to expectations and greater care will be necessary, especially in the batting, if it wishes to gain further points. In the third grade section, Shirley A 164 defeated Beckenham B 115. For Shirley, Whitehead 64 not out, Walker 37, and H. Johns 11, were the highest, scorers, while H. Johns secured the best bowling figures, three wickets for 8 runs. Shirley B 122 (R. Croucher 42 not. out, A. Bissett 27, A. Weeks J 5, Walsh 14) defeated Cambridge 98. by 24 runs on the first innings. Bowling for Shirley A, Weeks took seven wicket-’ for 43 runs. E. M’Ewen, of the junior A team, has been selected to be coached by Mr J. Newman. RECHABITE- TENT. There was an excellent attendance at a meeting of the Oak of Refuge lent, 1.0. R.. held at St Matthew’s Schoolroom on Wednesday evening.

Two candidates for membership were initiated. A committee was set up to prepare the annual syllabus. The name of Sister Holies was added to the social committee. Advice was received that Brother 11. G. Liebert tiad been elected as a proxy to represent the Ashburton Tent. Brother A. D. llassail reported on the arrangements made for the Christmas reunion, to be held on Deceipber 19. Children would assemble at 7 p.m. A Christmas tree would be provided, and supper would be at 8.30 p.m. Musical items and games had been arranged. The object was to have a Rechabite family party at which members and their families could spend an evening in keeping with the Christmas season. SHIRLEY BOWLING CLUB. During the past few weeks the club competitions have created an exceptional amount of enthusiasm and interest. The majority of the younger members are showing marked improvement and the club is to be congratulated on having such a fine membership. Six rinks have been entered in the pennant competitions and the results up to date are qiute satisfactory. The green is looking exceptionally well The greenkeeper, Mr W. R. Keys, was recently presented with a case of cutlery subscribed by the members of the club, on the occasion of his marriage. Mr J. B. Johns, president, made the presentation and spoke of the high esteem in which Mr Keys was held by the members, Mr Keys suitably responding.

EDGEWARE TENNIS CLUB. The club competition entries whidl closed last month are remarkable for the record number, indicating the su©> cessful season which the club is having. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs W. H. Beanland. Hendon Street, who have been on a visit to Auckland and Rotorua, returned this morning. Mr and Mrs A. C. Wilson, Francis Avenue, returned this week from a visit to Auckland, thermal regions, and National Park.