ROUND THE SUBURBS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19239, 28 November 1930, Page 3

ROUND THE SUBURBS

Papanui Road Frontages. On behalf of the Papanui Beautify ing Association, Mr. 11. Tillman has sent the following letter to the residents in the Papanui portion of Papanui Road: “Dear Sir,—ln view of the fact that the Rannerdale Home authorities have stated that they will co-operate in the scheme for the removal of fences from the frontages on Papanui Road, I would be glad to have your view as to whether you thought there would be enough enthusiasts to justify further effort. The Rannerdale Home has a long frontage and there is a wealth of beauty hidden. Many other homes on Papanui Road have beautiful native and other shrubs and trees. There is no doubt that, if every home had but a rock edging, after the manner of St Giles, Knox, and Merivale churches, all on Papanui Road, this already fine street would become as famous in New Zealand as Californian and Canadian streets (where a similar scheme has been carried out) are in the .Old World. The Bowker Fountain and the Clock Tower at the city end, and the native garden which we have planted at the Papanui station, together with the sealed road, are all helps to make Papanui Road a wonderful northern gateway to the city. Thanking you on behalf of the Papanui Beautifying Association for a reply.” Papanui Dance. The biggest attendance to date rolled up for the Young Sports social at the Papanui Buildings. Games, competitions and dancing made a pleasant evening pass. Mr L. Buckley was M.C. and Iles’s Orchestra supplied the music for the dancing. Extras were played by Mr F. Smith. The “lucky spot” was won by Miss M. Ormandy ana Mr N. Macksell; the Monte Carlo by Miss O. Freeman and Mr A. A. Fantham; “musical chairs,” by Miss Monica Ormandy and Mr H. Skidmore, and a competition by Mrs Freeman Young Sports Club. Mr A. Lancaster presided at the meeting of the Young Sports Club, Papanui. The following officials were appointed for the series of track races on the Papanui Domain: Starter, Mr A. Lancaster; time-keeper, Mr T. Grose; judges, Messrs L. Buckley and Lancaster; marshal, Mr J. Sturrock. It was decided to a race on December 13, from Papanui to West Melton and return. The age limit will be eighteen years.

(1 II Papanui Cricketers. A young lad named Moore, in the Papanui’s Club’s second team, put up a fine performance in the last match. In the two innings he scored 35 not out and 40 not out and took five wickets for 10 runs. Both teams are, so far, undefeated and the A team are in a good position. Although six runs down on the first innings they have six of their opponents’ wickets down for 27 runs, so they should win again on Saturday. Lodge Meets at Woolston. The quarterly meeting of the Loyal Perseverance Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., was held in the lodge room, on Wednesday evening, Brother W. le Compte, N.G., presiding over a good attendance. The election of officers for the ensuing period took place and Brother C. Holsey, Past Grand Master, installed the following members in their various positions: Brother T. Lane, Noble Grand Master; Brother C. Russell, Vice-Grand Master; and Brother B. Penrose, elective secretary. A vacancy in the trustees of the Lodge was filled by Brother A. J. Harper. Bards reported on sick members an£ sick benefits amounting to £ll were passed for payment. Brother C. Holsey was nominated for the office of Deputy District Grand Master and also for a seat on the Management Committee. Woolston Wedding. It is not very often that a young person after living in a suburb all his or her life marries another who has also always been a member of the district. However, this was the case on Wednesday, when a very popular local couple, Miss Florence Eastwick, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Easrtwick, of Jubilee Street, and Mr Bert Whitla, son of Mr and the late Mrs I. Whitla, of Wildberry Street, were married in St Peter’s Church, Ferry Road. Election Aftermath. Usually, after an election, a number of people gather round the old Woolston Council Chambers to see how the voting has resulted. But last evening after the Tramway Board election booth had closed, the interest seemed to vanish, for practically no one bothered to walk over and inspect the results. Concert in Woolston. The Woolston Methodist Tennis Club held a grand concert in the schoolroom last evening in aid of funds for improvements to the courts. The concert was given by the Woodward Concert Party and items of all descrip-

tions were enjoyed by those present. Mr M’Harg thanked Mr Woodward and his party for the programme they had provided. Mr Woodward suitably responded. After the concert supper was provided for the performers. ss i-t Spreydon Swimming Club. The Spreydon Amateur Swimming Club held their annual meeting in the Spreydon School recently. Mr Mackenzie presided over a fair attendance. The balance-sheet showed a very satisfactory credit balance. The election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P.; president, Mr J. Mackenzie; vice-presidents, Mrs M’Killop; Messrs F. Woods, A. le Comte, J. S. Hawker, W. Mercer, Gilmour, R. Bennetts, R. Hilder, P. Campbell. 11. Gunns, D. Bain, R. Ashby, W. Chambers, W. Taylor, J. Voss, N. Johnston; ladies’ club captain,i Miss J. Pierson; club captain, Mr P. Campbell; secretary and treasurer, Mr G. Campbell; assistant secretary. Mr R. Smith; auditor, Mr I. L. Hancock; committee, Miss S. Mackenzie, Messrs W. G. Smith, J. Pierson, W. Unwin, K. Brown, C. Mackenzie and officers ex officio. Sumner Garden Competition. This afternoon the garden _ competition for Sumner and Redcliffs, organised by the Sumner Beautifying Association, and supported by the Redcliffs Burgesses’ Association, was commenced at Redcliffs. The judges included Messrs O. W. B. Anderson, H. L. Darton and W. J. Hutnm, who were accompanied by Mr J. S. Young and Mr A. J. Scott. Redcliffs was completed and the Sumner valley commenced. To-morrow afternoon, the hill gardens of Clifton. Richmond Hill and Scarborough will be judged. Methodist Church. The annual Spring Fair was held yesterday afternoon and in St Paul’s Methodist Schoolroom, Sumner, in aid of funds of thfe church. With Mrs H. W. Heslop as organiser, and the members of St Paul’s Methodist Guild supporting the effort, the results were very satisfactory. The following were the stall-hold-ers:—Work stall, Mesdames 11. W. Heslop, T. W. Johnson and C. Cook; cakes, Mesdames L. H. Chapman and L. Carter; sweets, Mesdames T. Cook, R. H. Henley and Odell; fairy well. Misses Greaves and Brooks; produce, Mrs W. A. Thomas; flowers, Mrs T. E. Whitfield and Miss Cock; variety, Mr H. W. Heslop; afternoon tea, Mrs Peake and Miss Greaves. «*» !'« V* Seamen’s Institute. An entertainment in aid of the funds of the Seamen's Institute is to be given next Tuesday in All _ Saint’s Schoolroom, Sumner. The chief feature of the programme will be a play written by Miss Lettie Gill, of Christchurch. The performers are all well known Christchurch • amateurs and have taken part in many similar entertainments for church and other deserving causes. Croquet at Sumner. An inter-club match played at Sumner between the Sumner and Cashmere Clubs resulted in a win for the home side by five games to four. Redcliffs School. The Redcliffs School is holding a bazaar this week in aid of school funds. The function is to be opened at the school by the Mayor, Mr W. H. Nicholson. The committee met on Wednesday evening to make final arrangements when it was reported that the following were ready: Produce, work, cake, and sweet stalls. Arrangements were also in hand for bran tubs, nail driving, chocolate and coconut shies. Shirley Cricket Club. The third round of the Suburban Cricket Association’s Competitions war concluded last Saturday. Playing in the senior A grade section, Shirley defeated W.M.C. by the narrow margin of eight rups on the first innings. Scores: W.M.C., 226; Shirley, 234 and 59 for four wickets, R. Husband 32 not out, batting well. Bowling for Shirley, A. Pitt, L. Kirk, R. Husband and D Mitchell performed well. The fielding of the local team left much to be desired. and a vast improvement will be neces- \ sary if the side wish to improve their position. In the senior B grade, Shirley, in response to Green’s 188, carried their first innings score of 70 for three wickets to 325 (G. Bradford 141 and W. Gray 38). Bradford’s effort, despite the number of chances which he gave, was quite spectacular, the ball being hit out of the park no fewer than seven times.. Green’s second innings produced 106, giving Shirley a win by an innings and 41 runs. P. Donovan, J. Green and W. Gray proved Shirley’s most successful bowlers. In the junior B grade, Shirley, 115 and 67 for three wickets, obtained a comfortable win over St Albans, 90 and 87, by se\’en wickets. In the third grade section Shirley, 92 (H. Boundy 32, Hooper 18, Ward 11 and M’Kenzie 10) went under to Beckenham A, 112, by 20 runs on the first innings. G. Wentworth, four for 29, and H. Arris, three for 30, took wickets for Shirley. New Brighton Functions. Mrs A. 11. Burtt, of Brighton Terrace, New Brighton, entertained a number of guests to a card evening at her residence last evening in aid of the ’Tew Brighton Free Kindergarten. The prize-winners were Mrs Henderson, Messrs Dorn and Gudge and Mr and Mrs Coddington. A flag five hundred evening was held recently in aid of the New Brighton Croquet Club. Prizes were won by Mesdames D. Cockle, S. Judson, and Mr B. Smith. A special prize was won by Miss J. Luxton. Richmond School Committee. At the November meeting of the Richmond School Committee the following were present:—Messrs James Stuart (chairman). W. V. Stevens

(treasurer), Petrie, Macbrayne, Hutchison, Stewart and W. 11. Simpson (secretary ). It was decided to grant the Avonside Girls’ High School permission to use the baths on Fridays. After a lengthy discussion regarding the completion of the new school build- j ing, it was decided that a deputation j wait upon the Education Board urging the necessity for having the school completed. The headmaster’s report for October stated that the present roll was 265 boys, and 273 girls, total 538; average attendance 506. The mats procured for the infants’ rooms were answering the purpose very well, and the garden fence and gate had been completed. Opawa Bowling Club. The competitions of the Opawa Club are progressing slowly. The champion rinks have progressed the farthest, the following games having been played: Allison. Hunnibel, West and Goldstone were beaten by Yinsen, Blackwell, Steans and M’Kenzie: J. Haigh, Munns, R. Ilaigli and W. Haigh were beaten by Wilson, Lee, Penberthy and Prisk; Lee, Penberthy, Wilson and Prisk were beaten by Gemmell, Evans, Archbold and Worsley. Further games will be played to-morrow. The club greens are in great shape. Colombo Street Reconstruction. The City Council have finished the concreting of the Sydenham section of Colombo Street, and a start should be made with the bitumen surfacing soon. The re-sinking of the water-pipes in the footpath has been completed and the street is looking much more shipshape. St Martin’s Church, Spreydon. The annual sale of work and garden (party of St Martin’s Church, Spreydon, will be held to-morrow in the grounds of Mr and Mrs Neave’s residence, Mather’s Road. There will be numerous stalls, displaying all classes of goods. _