ROUND THE SUBURBS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19258, 20 December 1930, Page 33 (Supplement)

ROUND THE SUBURBS

St Silas's Prize-Giving: The annual prize-giving of St Silas’s Sunday School, Papanui, was held in St Silas's mission room last Monday evening. Despite the threatening weather, the mission room was well filled. A delightful programme, talcing the form of a Christmas story read to the small children gathered round a table, and interspersed with carols sung by the Sunday School children, was given. A Christmas play, entitled “A Christmas Carol Come to Life,” was staged by the children in costume. A man-dolin-guitar solo was played by Miss Ivy Burgess, a piano and violin duet by Misses Ilene and June Potten. Mr Barnes presided at the organ and piano., The room was tastefully decorated with Christmas pictures made by the children. and a Christmas tree decorated with balloons and surmounted by a large star. Each child wore a red band round the forehead, with a star in the centre. Miss Park, addressing the gathering, spoke of the work of Sunday school teachers, and expressed her appreciation of the work carried out bv the ■teachers of St Silas's. The vicar, the Rev W. 11. Orbell distributed the prizes to the prizewinners, who were as follows: Dorothy Peers, Ivy Burgess, Lily Rogers, Alice Rogers, Emma Poulsen, Grace Barnes, Clara Barnes, Joan Burgess, Dorothy C haney. Daphne Manhart, Joan BrimiPh yllis Rogers; John Barnes, U llliam Peers, Frank Hill, Luke Barnes, Frank Poulsen and Norman Chaney. AH the children who were unsuccessful as prize-winners received a , suitable gift book, so that everv child received a Christmas gift. A special prize for attendance in the Bible Class Girls, given by Mrs Manhart. the leader, was awarded to Miss D Peers. At the close of the gathering the superintendent, Mr 11. R. Peers, exon Behalf of the teachers of St Silas s, his appreciation of the support of the parents during the year. Papanui School Picnic. About 500 parents and children attended the Papanui School picnic at the Ashburton Domain on Thursday. The following is the prize list:— Events—Six years and under: Natalie Potten 1, Denba Fraser 2, Xgaire Martin 3. Eight years and under: Eva Kircher 1, Joyce Gill 2,

Gwen Harris 3. Ten years and under: Jean Biggs 1, Ora Lange 2, June Tullett 3. Twelve years and under: Muriel Collison 1, Peggy Halstead 2, Flora Kennedy 3. Fourteen years and under: Barbara Noble 1, Betty Kircher 2, Maty Craighead 3. School girls’ championship: Barbara Noble 1. Skipping race: Under ten years, Jean Biggs 1, June Tullett 2; ten years and over, Betty Kircher 1, May Lochore 2. Three-legged race: Under ten years, June Tullett and Daphne Butcher; ten years and over, Barbara Noble and Fjora Kennedy. Sack race: Betty Kircher 1, Doris Green 2. Thread-the-needle race: Hector Smallbon and Doris Rattray 1, Roy Tullett and Elsie Blair 2. Boys’ Events—Six years and under: Billie Harris 1, Frank Lange 2, Arthur Moore 3. Eight years and under: Potten 1, Fred Harman 2, Albert Newton 3. Ten years and under: Harold Erickson 1, Frank Sisson 2, Ron Erickson 3. Twelve years and under: L. Tullett 1, Harry Lange 2, Eddie Barnes 3. Fourteen years and under: Hector Smallbon 1, Trevor Kircher 2, Ron Jeal 3. School boys’ championship: Hector Smallbon 1, Trevor Kircher 2, Ron Jeal 3. Threelegged race: Under ten years, John M’Alpine and Nelson Freeman; over ten years, Lloyd Tullett and Fred Barnes. Potato race: Under ten years, Harold Erickson 1, Fred Harman 2; ten* years and over, Trevor Kircher 1, R. Tullett 2. Sack race: Harold Woolf 1, Eddie Barnes 2. Rugby team's race: Stan Erickson 1, Harry Lange 2, Lloyd Tullett 3. Other Events—Single ladies’ race: Daphne Gee 1, Gladys Collison 2. Married ladies’ race: Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Sisson 2. Single men’s race: Canmore Gray 1, Trevor Marsh 2. Married men’s race: J. Pearce 1, F. Sisson 2. Committee women’s race? Mrs Cains 1, Mrs Claridge 2. Committee men’s race: T. Jeal i, G. Wray 2, R. Donald 3. Brighton BeaJsh Carnival. Members of the New Brighton Municipal Band are busy making final arrangements for their grand carnival to be held on the New Brighton beach on Boxing Day, December 26, and Saturday. December 27. There will be sideshows and games, and the band will be in attendance. The proceeds will be devoted towards a fund to purchase new uniforms for the band.

Papanui Horticultural Society. Mr J. E. Yates presided at a special meeting of the Papanui Horticultural Society, held recently. Mention was made of the good work done since the inception of the society by the retiring president and secretary, Messrs Reynolds and Mulholland. It was decided to assist with the Christchurch Horticultural Society’s garden competition, Mr Yates to supply local residents with particulars. Arrangements were made to have the schedules for the coming show ready before Christmas. :*: Wairaairi School. ■ There was a large gathering of parents and children at the break-up of the Waimari School. The occasion was taken by the chairman of the'-commit-tee, Mr A. Haynes, to present Miss Cook, for many years infant mistress, with a dressing case and a travelling rug. The following is the prize list:— Standard Vl.—Dux medal and special merit: Eric Hale; Dorothy Thomas 2, Hector Gray Valerie Penrose 4, Phyllis Moon 5. Papanui Beautifying Association’s prize: Hector Gray. W.C.T.U. prize: Hector Gray. Progress: Eric Cooper. Sewing: Marjory Nisbett 1, Helen Salkeld 2. Mr Taylor’s prize: Marjory Nisbett 1, Dorothy Thomas 2. Standard V.—Merit: Malcolm Corich 1, Russell Orchard 2, Winnie Duncan 3, David Costello 4. Progress (Mr Evan’s prize): Helen Ilesp 1, Robert Thomas 2. Papanui Beautifying Association’s prize: Malcolm Corich. Sewing: Marjory Borgfeldt 1, Winnie Duncan 2. Standard IV.—Neroli Wilkins 1, William Morley 2, Robert M’Gill 3, Mabel Cock and jean M’Leod, equal, 4. Sewing: June Morgan 1, Ada Menzies 2. Standard 111. —Donald M’Gill (Mr H. S. Clarke’s prizes) 1, William Firgie 2, Douglas Major (Mr G. Stacey’s prize) 3, Ngaire Orchard (Mrs G. Stacey’s prize) 4. Progress: Allison Wilkinson .1, Marjorie White 2. Sewing- Jeanetta Morgan 1, Allison Wilkinson 2. Standard ll.—Gloria Lane and Lorna White, equal, 1; Olive Larcombe and .Jack Tulloch, equal 2. Standard I.—Upper: Sefton Tillman I. Sewing: Olive Larcombe 1, Doreen O’Shea 2. Standard I.—Kathleen M Loughlin 1, Gerald Collie 2, Ronald Secord 3, Nola Smith 4, Joan Foster 5. Progress: James Hesp. Diligence: Lorna Winter. Sewing: Ada Cullimore. Junior Sports Club. The Junior Amateur Sports Club held a successful evening last Tuesday in the P-apanui Buildings. Mr Frank Grose presented the prizes won at the cycle race, and Iles’s Orchestra provided music for the dancing. A lucky spot dance was won by Miss M’Cracken and Mr E. Tapper, and the Monte Carlo by Miss N. Buckley and Mr R. Currie. Items were given by Messrs B. Nottingham, M’Guire and M. A. Gee. Mr L. Buckley was M.C.

North Brighton School. The presentation of prizes took place at the North Brighton School on Thursday evening. The following was the prize list:— Standard Vl.—Dux (boys), Ken Pearce; dux (girls), Marjorie Skinner; progress, Lawrence Muir, Mona Stevens and Silver Marriott; agriculture, Cliff Mahan; most popular boy and girl (Mr Sullivan’s prizes), Tom Lilley and Belle Lattimore. Standard V.—First boy, Jack Bussell; first girl, Josephine Brez; progress, Keith O’Neill, Jack Trolove, Breta Heppelthwaite. Standard iy*—First boy, William Wright; first girl, Joyce Lawson; progress, Maurice Thompson, Ida Kelly; industry, Edmund Thompson. Standard lll.—First boy, Dick Bussell; first girl, Nellie Brez; progress, Bernard Margetts, Noel Stevens, Betty Eames. Standard 11. First boy, Victor Marriott; first girl, Joyce Wright; progress, lan Maclure, Peter Groom, Miriam Peppier (Miss Hunt’s prize). Standard I.—First boy, Peter Read; first girl, Jean Kennedy; progress, Brian Henry, Keith Norrie, Josephine Mardon, Kathleen Mardon. Sports prizes—Tennis cup, Ruth Uren; free junior membership for one year, Ruth Uren and Silver Marriott. Prizes were donated by Messrs D. G. Sullivan, M.P., A. Fforance (dux medal), W. S. Bussell (dux medal), G. K. Aitken, L. Uren, F. S. Norrie, A. H. Henry, D. C. Manson, R. 11. Mahan, S. S. Freeborn, F. Skinner and Mesdames Goring, Parker, M’Gillivray, Sneesby, Williams and Miss Hunt. The tennis cup was donated by Mr W. Peppier, and Mr Hull dressed the dolls for the tree. Courage Rewarded. Yvonne Ilall, the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs G.' M. Ilall, of the Esplanade, Sumner, received an ovation from a packed house at the Town Ilall on Wednesday evening, when she received at the hands of the Mayoress, Mrs W. If. Nicholson, her silver trophy for life-saving. The building rang with cheers again and again. The headmaster referred to the fortunate circumstances attending the rescue by Yvonne Hall of a fellow pupil at Diamond Harbour. Undoubtedly a disaster had been prevented by the skill and presence of mind of an efficient young life-saver. The Mayor, Mr W. H. Nicholson, said that a number of lads had spontaneously subscribed towards a hand : some cup and saucer which he desired to present. He understood that they greatly admired the plucky action of l their schoolmate and felt very proud of her achievement. He also understood that the rescued boy and his parents had very substantially recognised the act of heroism. Protective Wall. The protective wall on the main beach, Sumner, was commenced in earnest on Thursday morning. This wall is being built as a Result of the alarming inroads made by the sea dur-

ing the winter, and is to protect the sandhills and the main sewer pipes. The wall will reach two feet below lqw water mark and about two feet above high water mark. A team of horses has for some time been sledging stone for this work, and all the concrete and rock at present along the beach will be used in the work. In order to reach the proper depth, protective wooden sheathing is being temporarily driven in, and an electric pump is to be used to keep down the water. The work is being started off Euston Street, the money being raised for unemployment. The borough engineer, Mr G. Harper, is in sharge of the work. tv tv tv Health of Sumner. Reference was made at the Sumner District High School presentation of prizes to the health of the borough. The headmaster said that there had rarely been less ill-health amongst the children than had occurred this year. There had been no mischievous epidemics. The Mayor, Mr W. H. Nicholson, said that the report from the I Health Department gave them practically a clean bill for the year. Mr J. M’Combs, M.P., also referred to the past year as one remarkably free “from disease in the Sumner district. Maori Mottoes. Speaking to the pupils ,of the secondary department of the Sumner School at the presentation of prizes, Mr J. M’Combs, M.P., congratulated them upon selecting the names of Maori canoes for their “houses”—Arawa and Tainui. He recommended them to choose Maori mottoes and reminded them that only two languages were spoken in the House of Representatives, Wellington—English and Maori He suggested that Sir Apirana Ngata might be approached with a view to securing suitable Maori phrases for use with the “houses.” For some time the school has been looking for an appropriate Maori haka in keeping with their motto, “Through difficulties to the heights.” Euchre Evening. The weekly euchre evening held by the South New Brighton Surf Club on YY ednesday evening was very successful. The prize-winners were:—Ladies: Mesdames R. Robinson and Rogers; rnen: Messrs W. Manhire, A. Ilulme and I - . Larcombe. A carnival dance which is to be held in the pavilion on Boxing night promises to be a great success, as a large number of Christmas holiday visitors are expected. Loyal Progress Lodge. Brother W. R. Bullard presided over th« fortfiigbtly meeting of the Loyal Progress Lodge, held in the Stanmore Road Methodist Schoolroom this week. Visitors were present from the Loyal Sister Pearce Lodge and were welcomed by the Noble Grand. The sick

: visitor, P.G. Brother S. J. Geary, reported on the health of Brother Shaw and the necessary sick pay 'was passed for payment. As the next lodge meeting falls on December 29, it was decided to allow that meeting to lapse, and meet on January 12. The lodge officers were empowered to pay necessary sick pay during the interval. The L.M., P.G. Brother S. J. Geary, was granted leave of absence for January 12. Christmas greetings were received from the Grand Master and DeputyGrand Master. A vote of sympathy was accorded to the treasurer, Brother Castles, who recently lost his father. The question of the secretary’s salary was discussed, and it was decided to grant a salary, and review the position from time to time. A presentation will be made on behalf of Lodge by the N.G., Brother W. R. Bullard, the L. Brother S. J. Geary, and the 1.P.N.G., Brother 11. W. E. Parsons, to the treasurer, Brother Castles, as an appreciation of the wonderful work done by him since the Lodge was formed. About fifteen members will | journey to Leeston next Saturday to attend a special Lodge meeting, which will be followed by a social. Arrangements were made for the sports contest with the Loyal Addington Lodge to be held next Saturday, December 20, at Wildwood Farm, off Wainoni Road. After the closure of the Lodge, the Loyal Sister Pearce Lodge were entertained at a social evening. Ttems were given by Brother North and Mrs North (banjo and piano), and vocal items by Miss L. Cobley. Supper was served, and games concluded a very enjoyable evening. This Broadsiding! The suburbs have been the scenes of thrilling races lately between boys on bicycles, pushing rubber tyres and various types of wheels, all endeavouring to emulate the deeds of the stars of the new sport, broadsiding. The latest form of ingenuity on the part of the younger generation to imitate the sport | was seen in Opawa to-day. A number of small boys were the excited onlookers when a juvenile rode astride a dilapidated, ancient and tyreless motorcycle grame propelled by a one-bov engine. Round a grass triangle they raced. What the prize was or how they adjudged a winner was the participants’ secret, but they were’ enjoying themselves immensely. Sumner Tennis Club. The following are the results to date of the first round of the ladies’ championship singles at the Sumner Club courts:—Miss N. Bishop beat Miss P. M’Combs 7-5, 6-1; Mrs Salveson beat Miss N. Malley 6-0, 6-0; Mrs C. L. Allen beat Miss R. Austin 1-6, 6-4, 6-1; Miss M. Whitfield lost to Miss M, Browne 6-1, 6 0. The ladies’ handicap singles resulted .'-'-Mrs Lallev (owe 1-6 15) beat Miss R. Hall (2-6 15) 9-2; Miss N. Malley won by default from Mrs C. L. Allen. Results of the ladies’ handicap

doubles were:—Miss P. D. Dean and Miss R. Boulton beat Miss M. Martin and Mrs C. L. Allen 6-3, 6-2; Miss P. M’Combs and Miss A. Smith beat Mrs Salveson and Mrs Lalley 0-0, 6-2. In the combined doubles, Mr R. IT. Henley and Miss Martin beat Mr D. P. Mathews and Miss V. Mathews 6-3, 8-6. In the men’s championship singles, Mr Hewston beat H. A. Bishop 6-0, 5-7, 6-2; R. A. Wilson lost to R. 11. Henly 6-0, 7-5. The men’s handicap singles resulted in F. Edwards (scr) beating T. Salveson (15 2-6) 9-8; D. F. Mathews (5-6 15) beat C. E. Sherrard (15 1-6) 9-8; H. A. Bishop (owe 4-6 15) beat R. H. Henly Cricket Match. An enjoyable afternoon was spent last Saturday, w r hen a cricket match was played at the Riccarton Racecourse between teams from the Abattoir and J. and W. Jamieson, Ltd. The Abattoir won the toss, and sent in C. Timms and 11. Blackly. Blackly was just getting into his stride w’hen he skied one to S. Heming, who took a great catch. The bowling was of a high order, and the next few batsmen could not get going, the total being six wickets for 59 runs. L. Wootton then joined Timms, who had been flaying very steady cricket. Wootton had a life on the first ball, and then set out to make runs, which he did in a masterly style. Rain at this stage caused a stoppage, and when play was resumed the bowlers had trouble in holding the ball - , as the sawdust had been overlooked. J. Sweeny, of whom great things were expected with the bat, failed, and the Abattoir innings closed for 131. The chief scorers were L. Wootton 41 and C. Timms 25. The bowling honours were fairly even, the best being J. B a llock and Ilenry. Jamieson’s opened with S. Forbes and Henry, and both looked set for a good score when Ilenry was caught by Blackly off Pascoe, who was bowling well. Much amusement was caused at this stage by an Abattoir player removing his shoes and socks. At one period it looked as though Jamieson’s \iould easily overtake the Abattoir score, but good bowling kept the runs down until the arrival of Vie, who went for the bowling in good style. Rain again put a stop to play, and it was decided to draw stumps. The match was drawn, Jamieson’s having nine wickets down for 89. The chief were: J. Seaton 23, J. Taylor 15 and Vic 11. Abattoir tried several bowlers, C. Timms Pascoe being the best. Shirley Cricket Club. The Suburban Cricket Association’s competitions were advanced last Saturday, when the filth round commenced in dull weather, which terminated in rain and caused play to cease well before time. Against Beckenham, at Beckenham Park, Shirley, in the senior A competition, had first use of a good wicket, and put on 190 for the loss of eight wickets when play ceased. E. Cummings top scored with a wellplayed 52, and D. Mitchell 10 also

batted attractively. The following also reached double figures:—R. Colthart 12. J. Watson 13. E. Taylor 12. A. Pitt 26 and I. Fraser 11 not out. In the senior B grade Shirley dismissed W.M.C. for 100 runs, and op going to the wickets, scored 40 for the loss of live wickets. The junior B match saw Hare wood score 149 for three wickets against Shirley. In the third grade section Shirley gave a lamentable display against Templeton, the whole side being dismissed for S runs. Templeton won on the first innings by scoring 8S for the loss of four wickets. New Brighton Band. The weekly euchre tournament conducted by the New Brighton Municipal Band was held in the band room last Wednesday evening, when a large number of band supporters were present. The prize-winners were: Mesdames Yarrall, Buttall and Derrett and Messrs Haynes, Hay and Poocock. Arrangements are well in hand for the Christmas carnival, to be held oit the foreshore during Christmas week, and, given fine weather, the band’s uniform and instrument funds should benefit considerably. The band will play a popular programme of music at Pleasant Point on Sunday afternoon, December 21, at 3 p.m. :* a Infants' Party. The infants’ party at the Sumner Town Hall was attended by a large gathering of parents and was quite as popular as ever. The little people, trained by Miss G. Wilson, Miss C. Andrews and Miss Runa Hall, gave poems by A. A. Milne as well as delightful folk dances. The little girls* “ Dolly. Song ” and the extract from “ Winnie . the Pooh,” were surprises in interpretation and histrionic art. Attendance prizes were awarded to Margaret M’Mullan, Tommy Henderson and Daphne Carter. Mrs Atkinson's special prize for Scripture was awarded to May Rule.