ROUND THE SUBURBS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19237, 26 November 1930, Page 3

ROUND THE SUBURBS

Papanui Scouts. A meeting of the committee of the Papanui Boy Scouts was held last evening, Mr M’Donald presiding, and there were also present Mesdames Moffatt, H. R. Smith, Watson, Tomkies, Brown, Tillman, Messrs Moffatt, Barker and Commissioner Rich. Final arrangements were made for a dance early in December. Commissioner Rich reported that he had received the equipment for the camp to be held at Mr Shipley’s farm, at Harewood, from Boxing Day to the New Year. Mr Rich suggested that the Canterbury badge be added to the Scout uniform. It was decided to hold the last parade on Tuesday, December 16, when a lantern lecture would be given. Following this, the badges won during the year will be presented. Mr Barker offered a tent for the camp, and Mrs Watson offered two canvas buckets. The .offers were accepted with thanks. Sumner Cycling Club. Mr E. A. M’Kaskell presided over a meeting of the committee of the Sumner Cycling Club on Monday evening. Mr Adcock’s name was added to the management committee. It was decided to hold regular meetings of the committee on the first Monday in each month. Arrangements were made to hold another race next Monday at 6.45 p.m., the course to be round Sumner, via Wakefield Avenue, Nayland Street and Heberden Avenue to the School for the Deaf. This would make a ten-mile course, and afford the residents an opportunity of witnessing the progress of the race at varying stages. The secretary stated that there were already twenty-two entries. It was also decided to arrange a ladies’ race over a course of two and a half miles. Messrs J. H. Parsons and H. Wilson were appointed delegates to the Civic Federation. United Sports Association. Arrangements have been made by the Sumner United Sports Association to meet the representatives of the New Brighton United Sports Association on Friday evening in Sumner. Several points connected with the interborough contest are to be dealt with in order that next season’s programme may work smoothly. Additions to the already lengthy list of matches are to be considered.

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L ■ Dog Nuisance. For some time now three dogs in Sumner have made themselves very unpopular. They spend most of their time waiting for passing motorists, and make a frantic dash at the axle cap. One, on Sunday, had a leg broken, and another yesterday morning appeared to get much the worst of the deal. It cannot be too strongly emphasised that these animals are a danger to human life and limb, and steps should be taken to restrict their dangerous habits. Garden Competition. There are now thirty-four entries for the Sumner-Redcliffs garden competition to be held during the week-end, sixteen on the valley flats, and eighteen on the hills, including Monck's Spur. Redcliffs, Clifton, Richmond Hill and Scarborough. The Sumner Beautifying Association are asking no entry fee, simply depending upon securing more local interest in their work. The entries close to-morrow. All gardens of a quarter of an acre and under are eligible. On Friday afternoon the gardens on the flats and on Monck’s Spur will be judged, and those on the hills on Saturday afterncon. Lodge Meeting at Woolston. The half-yearly meeting of the Anchor Lodge, U.A.O. Druids, was held in the Druids’ Hall, Woolston, last evening, Arch Druid Brother A. Lawson presiding over a good attendance. An invitation was received from the Amberley Lodge to attend a jubilee social on December 20, and a number of members signified their intention to be present. A further invitation was received and accepted to attend a function to be given by the Queen of Oak Lodge on December 17. A communication was received from the Royal Arch Chapter showing that the lodge had gained third place in the recent Efficiency Competition. Accounts and sick benefits amounting to £l6 10s were passed for payment. Brothers Wright and Herriot were nominated for the office of District President, Brother W r right being elected by a majority of one vote. Arch Druid Brother A. Lawson reported on attending the jubilee celebrations of the Persevepance

Lodge, and P.A. Brother Ilerriot reported on attending a conference held between the Grand Lodges and the Boards of Management of the Canterbury, Otago and Southland Jurisdictions, at Timaru, on November 15. A vote of thanks and congratulation was passed to the committee who had had the jubilee functions in hand. A committee was set up to confer on the matter of extending the benefits of the benevolent fund to certain brothers in distress. Brother Champ proposed that the officers of the lodge get together and set in train arrangements for the Christmas tree for the children. *: K Loyal Addington Lodge. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Addington Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., No. 6544, was held at the Dickens Street Hall on Monday, the N.G., Brother Iggo, presiding over a fair attendance. A motion of sympathy was passed with Brother Blackburn in his recent sad bereavement, members standing in silence. The election of officers resulted:— N.G., Brother K. Yarrall; U.G., Brother Rae; E.S., Brother M. Yarrall; P.G., Brother Gow (re-elected); L.M., Brothers Gibson and Trainor were elected as conductors. The installation of officers was held over until next lodge night. New Brighton Boy Scouts. The annual meeting of the New Brighton Boy Scouts Committee was held at the Parish Hall last evening. The Mayor (Mr J. H. Shaw), presided. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Cliff Stanford for his work in connection with the scout house. It was decided to open the new’ scout house on Saturday. December 6, the opening day to be a field day. The annual camp this year will be held at the Grey River, North Canterbury, for two weeks, from December 27. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted: Patron, Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.; president, Mr J. H. Shaw; vice-presidents, Drs Glasgow and Stevens, Messrs L. W. Hudson, A. W. Owles, R. Bargrove, R. S. Pearson. P. Rondel, T. Rainey and H. Kennedy; hon surgeons, Drs Stevens and Glasgow; secretary. Mr H. E. Gott; assistant secretary, Mr L. H. Beardsley; treasurer, Mrs J. Bellamy; committee, Pev T. M. Curnow, Messrs Cliff Stanford, J. Scott, D. Turner, L. Webb, H. Righton, S. F. Napper, and S. Underhay, Mesdames A. Branch, M. Moses, S. F. Napper, and D. Turner; auditor, Major W. E. S. Furby. Phillipstown Swimming Club. The Phillipstown Amateur Swimming Club met last evening, Mr A. Wright presiding. The secretary reported that the bath had been connected with the deep well and was available to members. It was decided that the opening carnival be held on November 29 and that an endeavour be made to arrange for an exhibition of water polo. Arrangements were made for providing afternoon tea, and Mr Hewitt was reengaged as caretaker for the season. The secretary was authorised to arrange for the printing of tickets, etc., as early as possible. The chairman reported that the school fair would be held on December 6, and the club agreed to assist at it with one or tw T o side-show Ts. Heathcote Gardens. Cherries in the Heathcote district were very severely damaged as the result of the storm during the week-end, the early varieties suffering especially. The rain, however, will be very beneficial to the gardens and should greatly assist in bringing the crops away. Peas and potatoes are being marketed in fair quantities. Washington Lodge, X.0.0.F. The • members of the Washington Lodge, Addington, held their quarterly summoned meeting on Monday evening, the Noble Grand, Brother L. W. Steel, presiding over a large attendance. An invitation from the Daphne Rebekah Lodge (Ashburton) to attend their anniversary social on Wednesday was accepted. About twenty members, with members of City Rebekah Lodges, proposed to make the trip. The following were the final nomina* tions for Grand Lodge representatives: D.D.G.M., Brother Charles Browne; P.D.D.G.M., Brother J. M’Cullough; P.G., Brother R. Garters: P.G., Brother *W. Greenslade; P.G., Brother E. S. Bryden. A visiting brother from the Zealandia Lodge, Wellington, was introduced and welcomed in the lodge. At the close of the meeting members took part in an indoor bowling competition and other indoor games. Selwyn Free Kindergarten. A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Tuesday in the schoolroom, when Miss Tabart addressed the mothers and committee cn “Buying New Zealandmade Goods’'. Miss Tabart stressed the necessity for everyone insisting on New Zealand-made goods, as this would greatly help to obviate the serious question of the present unemployment. Mrs Parlane, in the absence of Mrs Hamblin, thanked the speaker for her address. Afternoon tea was then dispensed.