Brighton Breezes

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18938, 7 December 1929, Page 32 (Supplement)

Brighton Breezes

i 1 — — By Special Correspondent of the *' Star.” ■■■

CARNIVAL MEETING. It is to be regretted that North Beach turned down the proposal to co-operate with the north, south and centre for a combined gala effort. On Monday night it was decided to have a fireworks display and with music every evening the carnival should be one of the best yet held in New Brighton. The funds are to be allocated to each district and with the subsidy from the Government a good addition to the stone wall should be made. South Brighton’s share is to be allotted to the new Surf Club pavilion and will give that district a good start towards further improvements. The combination of the two districts in one great effort should be towards what is after all the solution of many of our problems. United effort will give much greater results than divided. MOTOR CAMP. For a number of years visiting motorists have made enquiries for camping sites at New Brighton. The Mayor, Mr J. H. Shaw, -when interviewed in connection with the matter lately, stated that it was his intention to try and establish a site. NEW BRIGHTON SURF CLUB. A meeting of the committee of the club was held on Tuesday, the club captain, Mr R. A. Wilkinson, presiding. On the recommendation of the Life Saving Sub-Committee it was decided that a team be sent to Greymouth in January to compete in the Nelson Shield and the Henry Memorial Competitions. The Fox Cup will be competed for on December 15, and the following have been appointed: Mr T. G. Fox, referee, Messrs M’Dowell and Cooper, judges, and Messrs Throp and Tucker, timekeepers. The Works Committee were authorised to have the new bell installed. It was decided to invite the Australian swimmers, Messrs Ryan and Griffiths to be the guests of the club on Sunday, December 22. The Town Clerk, Mr C. T. Middleton and Councillor F. D. Muirson attended the meeting and swore in the committee as beach inspectors for the ensuing year. NORTH BEACH SURF CLUB. His Worship the Mayor, Mr J. FI. Shaw, has presented a cup to the North Beach Surf Club for competition amongst junior members. The cup is to be handed over at the opening ceremony of the Surf Club on Sunday. CROQUET. A Junior B flag match was played on Wednesday afternoon between New Brighton and Elmwood on the Elmwood green. The following were the results, Elmwood names mentioned first:— Doubles.—Mrs Paulsen and Mrs Dalrymple 5 lost to Mrs W. Cooke and Mrs Blunt 26; Mrs'Hamilton and Mrs Nicholson 14, lost to Mrs Frost and Mrs J. Cooke 26; Mrs Allen and Mrs Ackroyd 11 lost to Mrs Frost and Mrs Ward 26. Singles.—Mrs Paulsen 26, Mrs W. Cooke 22: Mrs Allen 11, Mrs Blunt 26; Mrs Hamilton 26, Mrs J. Cooke 20; Mrs Ackroyd 13, Mrs Ward 26; Mrs Dalrymple 4, Mrs W. Cooke 26; Mrs Paulsen 13, Mrs Bluwt 12 (unfinished). INDUCTION CEREMONY. The Christchurch Presbytery met on Thursday evening to ordain and induct the Rev M. H. Feist to the charge of St Enoch's Presbyterian Church at New Brighton. The Rev W. B. Black, who has been interim moderator, presided. The Rev D. K. Boyd was the preacher, taking for his text Genesis, Chapter 28, verses 11-13, the subject being “Stones and Visions.” The usual questions having been put to the minister, he was ordained and inducted into the charge. The Rev W. B. Black detailed the steps that had been taken to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr H. N. M’Lean, through ill health. The Rev J. D. Webster, of St David’s Church, Christchurch, addressed ithe newly inducted minister, and the Rev A. M’Neur, of St George’s Church, Linwood, addressed the congregation. Afterwards a social was held. SOCIAL AFTERNOON. At the monthly meeting on Thursday of St Faith’s branch of the Mothers’ Union members entertained the St •Albans branch and Mrs S. Parr and friends gave a musical programme. W.C.T.U. The annual meeting of the New Brighton branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held on Thursday afternoon in the Methodist schoolroom. Mrs H. Hall presided. Final arrangements for the sweet stall at Mrs T. E..Taylor ? s garden party were made. It was decided that the annual meeting be held in November in future. The annual report showed that the membership was 139, and that all departments, of the branch had been worked through the year. Mrs Moses expressed the compliments of the members to the secretary for her report and also their thanks for. her year’s work. Mrs Hall thanked all officers and members wfio had helped to make the branch a success. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —President, Mrs H. Hall; vice-presidents, Mesdames Bellamy, Pearn, Moses and Miss B. M. Harband; hon. secretary, Mrs F. M. Mitchell; hon. treasurer, Mrs N. Fraser; white ribbon agent, Mrs G. Ellis; evangelistic superintendent, Mrs O. S. Pearn; peace and arbitration, Mrs H. M’llroy; cradle roll, Mrs Hastings; scientific temperance, Miss B. M. Harband; good citizenship, legal and Parliamentary and notable days, Mrs_ M Moses; membership, Mrs M’Fadzien; Press reporter, Mrs F. M. Mitchell. NORTH BEACH NOTES. NORTH BRIGHTON SCHOOL. The monthly meeting of the North Brighton School Committee was held on Wednesday evening; present— Messrs E. A. M. Leaver (chairman), R. Parker (secretary), W. S. Bussell, D. C. Manson, A. Florance, A. H. Henry, S. W. Brown and Mrs S. G. Goring. The headmaster’s report stated that the number of scholars on the school roll was 270, and the average attendance 249. The concert and eurythmic display organised by Mr W. R. Edwards

resulted in a net profit of £6 10s 6d. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Edwards and to Mr W. S. Bussell, of the Inter-City Motor Service, who conveyed the performers and patrons to and from Joyland Theatre. In accordance with the Education Board’s regulations, Miss M. Norrie and Mr W. R. Edwards terminate duties at the school at the end of the present term. , The committee decided to convey to , these teachers its appreciation of the ! good service rendered by each. The grounds committee reported that the , levelling, claying and, hardening up of . the school grounds was now completed, . at a cost of about £620. The grounds ; committee was complimented on the ■ transformation of the grounds. It was i decided to hold the school picnic at Motukarara on February 19, the school children to be conveyed by tram and train free. It was reported that the • nurse from the dental clinic was now ; attending the children of the primer ■ classes. It was decided to give the children of the primer classes a Christmas tree on the afternoon of breakingup day and to hold a public presentation of prizes on the evening of the same day. Further donations of prizes were received from Mrs N. M’Gillivray and Mr and Mrs A. H. Sneesby. SURF CLUB. The opening day of the North Beach ' Surf Club will take place on Sunday I afternoon at 2.45 p.m. The Mayor of New Brighton (Mr J. H. Shaw) will be present and formally declare the season J open. An alarm rescue event will be staged by the senior team, and a de- ’ monstration of surf life saving will be ’ given by a junior team. Afternoon tea will be served to the visitors after the ceremony. ST FAITH’S QUEEN CARNIVAL. , A dhrd evening was held at the home of Mr and Airs A. H. Henry in aid of the funds of the North Beach Queen in the St Faith’s Queen Carnival. The ; winners were:—Mrs F. Cramp, Airs A. Florance, Air E. Freeborn and Air R. Parker. Among those present were:— Mesdames A. H. Henry, A. Patrick, F. Cramp, J. Walsh, S. Hamilton, Freeborn, W. Bussell, A. 11. Sneesby, R. , Parker, F. Judkins, K. Al’Gillivray, N. ; M’Gillivray, F. J. L. Scott, Alessrs A. H. Henry, H. Henry, Stan. Henry, A. Patrick, R. Parker, W. S. Bussell, F. Cramp, J. Walsh, F. J. L. Scott, K. M’Gillivray, F. J. Judkins, Freeborn, A. H. Sneesby and A. Florance. STAR OF NEW BRIGHTON TENT, 1.0. R. At the meeting of the Star of New Brighton Tent, Sister H. Cockle, Deputy Ruler, presided. A transfer to the Philipson Tent was granted to a member. An invitation was received\to visit the Philipson Tent on Thursday, December 12, and several members notified their intention of attending. * It was decided that the Tent social, which was postponed in October owing to another function, should be held early in the New Year. “SUNSHINE.” JUVENILE TENT, 1.0. R. The fortnightly meeting of the Sunshine Juvenile Tent was held on Tuesday evening, when Sister Ola Ritchie presided. Brother Leaver reminded the members of the Band of Hope Union Picnic to be held in the Christchurch Domain fon Saturday, December 7, and urged, as many as possible to attend. A circular letter was received from the secretary of the Band of Hope Union with reference to the Queen Carnival to be held next year. This matter was held over for discussion at the next meeting. NORTH BRIGHTON “Y” BRANCH. The annual meeting of the North Brighton “Y” Branch was held in the lodge room, Bowhill Road, Mrs A. H. Henry presiding. A letter was received from Airs Peryman urging members to become subscribers to “The Beacon,” the official paper of the “Y” branches. Miss B. AI. Harband wrote apologising for her absence and conveying her best wishes to the Union. Arrangements were made fdr a social evening to be held on December 12, Alisses Eileen Norrie, Kathleen Instone, Molly Instone and Air Gus Florance being appointed an Entertainment Committee. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted, the latter showing a credit balance of £2 4s 7d. Two delegates were appointed to attend a meeting of the North Canterbury “Y” Executive. The following officers were elected for the 1 ensuing year: Presi-dent—-Aliss M. Norrie; secretary, Aliss Eileen Norrie; treasurer, Mr S. Dalling; White Ribbon agent, Aliss K. Instone; scientific temperance, Aliss Molly Instone and Air J. Aston; legal and Parliamentary, Mr G. Florance; devotional superintendent, Aliss Jean Florance; Birthday League, Air Clem Bobby. Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring president (Airs A. H. Henry), and the other retiring officers.