Sumner Ripples

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18938, 7 December 1929, Page 31 (Supplement)

Sumner Ripples

-—J———— _ By Special Correspondent of the " Star.” —=

THE HOLIDAY SEASON. The coming holiday season promises | to be a record. The number of marketable “furnished houses” has diminished during recent years, but the difficulty of securing houses has been overcome by the readiness of permanent residents to let their homes during the holiday season. Many of these are furnished for private comfort and are readily snapped up at good prices. The owners then pack up a few belongings and get their change of air and surroundings in the country and on the hills. This year the practice has been extended some, what, and by the time the residents have gone and the holiday seekers arrive, the borough, so far as its human content is concerned, will be almost an entirely new one. BAND CONCERTS. The Sumner Business Men's Association has arranged for a series of Sunday afternoon band concerts to be held in the rotunda at Cave Rock. The first concert will take place on Sunday, December 15, at 3 pm. These concerts will be given every Sunday afternoon during the summer months and particulars will be announced* in this column on the Saturday preceding. FLOWERS. Visitors continually refer to the glorious display of blooms provided by the resident gardeners of the borough. Just now in all. directions vivid patches of gay colouring greet the eye. Viewed from the pier the great masses of brilliant colouring from the ice-plants of Clifton and Scarborough attract much attention by reason of their brilliance of co|our and their variety of charm. Gardens in all directions on the flat are full of colour, the roses in some being a sheer delight. BOWLING CLUB. On Wednesday evening the members of the Bowling Club held a billiard tournament, the occasion being the farewell to Mr W. Henley, who is leaving the district. Mr Henley had been a member for many years and was highly esteemed by his club mates. During the evening several items were given by members. SUMNER PRIDE. The usual weekly meeting of the Sumner Pride was held in the Methodist Sunday School room, the C.T. Brother M. Duff presiding. The superintendent announced that the temple sports would be held on the beach on December 14. A medal for champion boy or girl had been promised, and a prize had been received from the Rev W. J. Williams and added to the Christmas prize fund. Mrs E. M’Combs had accepted the invitation to present the prizes on the day of the sports. ATHLETICS. It was decided at the last committee meeting to hold a sports evening next Monday, December 9, in St Leonard’s Square, commencing at 6.30 p.m. The following programme was arranged:— Primary school girls, 100yds (handicap) ; boys, 440yds (handicap); single ladies (club members), 100yds (handicap) and long jump; junior men 100yds and 440yds (handicap); 100yds (Old Boys race); 880yds and putting the weight. Points will count in all events for the E. L. H. Brown Cups. CROQUET. The Sumner B team visited the Linwood green on Thursday afternoon and defeated the home team by five games to three. The following are the results, Sumner names being mentioned first:— Singles—Mrs Edwards 26 v. Mrs Harvey 24, Mrs Allen 15 v. Mrs Kelleway 14, Mrs Foster 5 v. Mrs Wilson 9, Mrs Longuet 15 v. Mrs Mason 15, Miss Macfarlane 26 v. Mrs Horton 14, Mrs Barlow 8 v. Mrs Mazey 26. Doubles.—Mrs Edwards and Mrs Allen 11 v. Mrs Harvey and Mrs Kelleway 26; Mrs Longuet and Mrs Faster 26 v. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Mason 19‘;

Miss Macfarlane and Mrs Barlow 26 v. Mrs Horton and Mrs Mazey 20. TRAMWAY AFFAIRS. Of particular interest to Sumner residents is the invitation extended to the members of the Borough Council to view a film showing the use oi trolley buses to take the place of tramcars when the tracks are worn out. The invitation comes from the Tramway Board, which for some time has been interested in this matter, and is now considering a number of tenders. The film in question shows the use of the trolley bus in England. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. The annual sports of the School for the Deaf were held on Wednesday afternoon. Although the parents of most of the children are scattered throughout both islands, there was a good attendance of parents and friends. Both the teaching and the house staffs left nothing undone to ensure enjoyment for the pupils. The director, Mr J. M. B. Crawford, after an interesting address, asked Mrs Crawford to present the awards. The 100yds championship senior boys’ race was won by Harry Long, and the junior by Wilson Barrett. Ernest Cole in the high jump cleared 4ft Bin, and Wilson Barrett (junior) 3ft Ilin. The girls* 100yds championship was won by Beryl Hallett, and the junior by Vera Elder. The puppy dog race, for the tiny tots, proved most amusing. The programme also included catching the tram, cup balancing, crocodile race, and overhead tunnel ball. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB. To mark the close of the season the Sumner Association Football Club held a smoke concert at the residence of Mr J. Phillips, Dryden Street. Mr R. M'Lachlan occupied the chair. Arrangements were made to hold a dance prior to the commencement of the next football season. Several musical items were given, and supper was served. FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Redcliffs branch of the Foreign Bible Mission Society met in the Presbyterian Sunday School room on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs Beaven presiding. The collections, which amounted to £23, included £5 by an anonymous donor. The committee are very grateful for such help. During the afternoon the Sunday School children’s boxes were opened, and the collection received showed that the members were taking a keen interest in the society. REDCLIFFS TEMPLARS. The usual meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Brother George Johnson presiding. Visitors included the G.SJS.W., D.S.J.W., Superintendent and Assistant-Superintendent of Bastion Memorial, and Superintendent of the Union Temple, of New Brighton. A gift of an “ Altar ” from Brother Ford, S.J.W., Sumner Pride, was received, and the donor accorded a hearty vote of thanks. It was announced that the Good Templars sports would be held at New Brighton racecourse on January 18, 1930. The new quarterly guide was issued to all financial members. It was reported that Brother Gordon Johnson was out of hospital and was progressing favourably. The A.S.J.W. gave an interesting address on part of the pledge. The programme consisted of temperance questions, and the winner of the competition will be announced at the next meeting.