Brighton Breezes

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18959, 4 January 1930, Page 17 (Supplement)

Brighton Breezes

By Special Correspondent of the •• Star.”

SALT WATER BATHS. A good view of the salt water baths at Durban, South Africa, which is situated on an open beach similar to that at New Brighton, is being displayed in a local draper's shop in Sea View Road. The proposed baths for New Brighton would be very much the same except on a modified scale. HOUSES. The demand this year far exceeds the supply for furnished and unfurnished houses. Going by past records the 1929-30 season is the best for many years, and shows the steadily growing popularity of our seaside resort. NEW YEAR’S EVE. Lined with hundreds of cars from north to south, and packed with people, the foreshore presented a real carnival spirit on New Year’s Eve. The surf had its quota of visitors, bathers being dotted on the surf as far as the eye could see, and with large crowds at the North and Central Surf Clubs. The fireworks display from the pier had everyone on their tip-toes and as usual proved to be the best drawing feature of the carnival.

PLEASANT POINT. , The cool of the pines at Pleasant Point has drawn large crowds of visitors during the week. Many of the visitors who expected the usual South Brighton Gala on New Year’s Day were very disappointed, and expressed the opinion that it was a pity to drop a function that had become to be regarded as an annual fixture. On being interviewed, some of the South Brighton residents stated that it was possible that there yet might be a gala this year. WEDDING. On New Year’s Eve, at St Faith’s Church, New Brighton, Doris, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. S. Pearson, Seaview Road, New Brighton, was married to Walter Nuttall, second son of Mr and Mrs V. Rollinson, of Timaru. I he Rev. Maclaverty officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of shell-pink georgette and net, made with long sleeves, a two-tiered skirt falling iq graceful points to the ankles. A trail of blossom caught in the skirt added a dainty touch. Her pink tulle veil was held with orange-blossom across the front of the head. A bouquet of pale pink lilies added the final touch to an artistic and delicate colouring scheme. The bridesmaids, Miss Mabel Rollinson and Miss Hope Pearson, wore attractive frocks of blue georgette, with straw hats to match. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Ray Rollinson as best man, and Mr R. S. Pearson was groomsman. The guests were afterwards received by Mrs Pearson, the bride’s mother, at the Masonic Hall, New Brighton. At the wedding breakfast the bride sat undei a huge pink bell, and the tables were tastefully decorated in the same colour scheme. The arrangements were in the hands of Mrs C. W. Arrowsmith, SOUTH BRIGHTON CROQUET. An informal opening among members of the South Brighton Croquet Club was held on the green in Bligh’s Gardens this afternoon It is hoped to have a pavilion for the official opening next season. The president of the. club, Miss A. A. Skipworth, returned this week from a fortnight’s holiday at Dunedin. PRESENTATION. A number of Sunday School teachers and other friends gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs R. Winter. Richmond Terrace, on Monday evening, when the oportunity was taken of pre-’ senting them with a Scofield Reference Bible in recognition of their services as Sunday School teachers in the Presbyterian Church, Mr Winter having been Superintendent for over ten years Mr Winter made suitable acknowledgment of the gift. NORTH BEACH NOTES. VISITORS. As a result of the favourable weather there was a large number of visitors to North Beach on Sunday last, also on Monday and Tuesday. On New Year’s Day numbers came down to the beach in the forenoon, but the trams and buses were unable to cater for the exodus when the heavy rain set in. The commodious shelter at the Peace Memorial Ilall was availed of by those requiring shelter from the downpour. GOLF LINKS. Good progress is being made with J

the preparation of the ground for the nine-hole course on the west side of Norton Street. The removal of sand hills has made the business premises on Bowhill Road plainly visible from Park Road and Sinclair Street. The reticulation of the water supply for the links is well under way. • ROADS. Several of the roads in North Beach since the recent rain are in a bad state, Osborne Terrace in particular. A few months ago this road was in excellent order, but it is now in a very bad condition, potholes being in evidence every few yards. Wainoni Road, which was tar-sealed by the Heathcote County Council, is standing up to the large amount of traffic very well. The Bower Bridge urgently needs widening, and the willows in the New Brighton Domain require to be again cut back, in order to render it safe for motor traffic approaching the Bower Bridge. SURF CLUB CARNIVAL. The North Beach Surf Club will hold a carnival on Saturday, January 18. A meeting of North Beach gala workers will be held at Mr Leaver’s hall on Saturday evening, to make arrangements to accept the Surf Club’s offer to participate in the carnival. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs P. Howell and family, of Linwood, are staying at North Beach. Mr and Mrs C. H. Knight and Mr and Mrs A. Macdonald Smith are staying at 121, Osborne Terrace. Mr .W. E. Judkins, head master, North Brighton School, left on Saturday last for a holiday in the North Island. Mr S. A. Gabb, of Bowhill Road, who has been working at Kurow, is home for Christmas and New Year. Mr 11. Pepper, sen., of Osborne Terrace, has returned from a brief stay in the city. Mr and Mrs E. Farrier are staying for a few weeks at “Laxey”, Osborne Terrace. Miss A. B. Alabaster, of Doyleston School, is staying with her mother, Mrs J. C. Alabaster, of Osborne Terrace. Miss P. Judkins, of Osborne Terrace, is spending a holiday at Waimate. Miss Dulcie Hull, of Wellington, is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Hull, for Christmas and New Year Mr and Mrs J. C. Wykes, of Surrey Street, Linwood, are staying at Tonks Street. Mr and Mrs F. J. Parson, of Osborne Terrace, are staying at their house at Governor’s Bay. Mr and Mrs A. Potter, of Bordesley Street, are staying at Bowhill Road. Mr and Mrs Marks and family, of Woodbury, are spending the school holidays at Osborne Terrace. Mr and Mrs B. Wilson, of Peverel Street. Riccarton, are staying at Tonks Street. Mr and Mrs L. Uren and family, of Berry illreet, are spending a holiday at Diamond Harbour. Mrs A. Richards and family, of Aid win’s Road, are staying at Berry Street. Mr and Mrs I. M. Stubberfield and Misses Stubberfield, of Lionel Street. Dallington, are staying at their house in Marriott's Road. Mr and Mrs J. Darling and Mr Stan Darling, of Norton Street, have returned from a week’s motor trip to Lake Wakatipu. Misses Molly and Eileen Norrie, of Bowhill Road, are spending their holidays at “ The Wilderness ' Akaroa and Miss Phyllis Norrie is staying with Mrs T W Martin Haitaitai. Welling ton. Mr W. P Spencer, of Spencerville. Ouruhia, is again offering his services as a candidate for the East Sub-divi sion in connection with the Waimakariri River Trust Election to be held on January 14.