ROUND THE SUBURBS

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 364, 4 March 1932, Page 3

ROUND THE SUBURBS

Waimairi Tennis Club. Prizes won during the year were presented at the Waimairi Tennis Club’s end-of-season dance held in the Papanui Buildings on Saturday night. Mr A. Syme, in presenting the prizes, offered a cup for the winner of the men’s championship. The Hart Cup (women’s championship) was won by Miss R. Hookham, the women’s singles handicap by Miss D. Roberts; the men’s handicap singles by H. Tillman; and the tournament prizes by A. Pullon and Miss Johnstone. Mr G. Radford (president) thanked Mr Syme for his offer and said that the committee intended, at no distant date, to lay down three more courts. The music for the dancing was played by Mr F. Comyns, and Mrs Radford and V. Ockleshaw played extras. Vocal solos were given by Miss I. Hill. Mr F. Longley was M.C., and the winners of the Monte Carlo dance were Mr and Mrs Palmer. :: New Choirmaster Welcomed. A complimentary supper to the choir and a welcome to the new choirmaster (Mr H. Queree) was tendered by the trustees of the Papanui Methodist Church at the schoolroom on Wednesday night. The Rev A. Hopper said he was pleased to welcome Mr Queree as choirmaster. Mr Hopper also spoke oi the great services of Mr W. Salkeid, who had worked so hard and had filled the gap when the last choirmaster had left until a successor had been found. Miss E. Craig (secretary) spoke of Mr Salkeld’s interest in the choir. The Rev A. Peters also welcomed Mr Queree and gave some reminiscences of choir work of past days. Mr Twose responded on behalf of the choir, and Mr Queree in acknowledging his welcome said he felt sure that he would find himself among friends. A pianoforte solo was given by Miss Osborne, and vocal solos by Misses V. Black and S. Harris and Mr Salkeid. A duet was given by Miss T. Craig and Mr lan Hopper, and a competition was won by Miss Wilmer. :*s ss Tennis Dance.

The Papanui Tennis Club held its annual dance on Monday, when about 400 people were present at the Papanui Memorial Hall. Mr C. Hawley was M.C., and the dance music was played by Les Grummit’s band. Extras were played by Miss Audrey Black and Mr Cyril Smith. Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss E. Croton and Mr H. Croton, and Mrs Barndin and Mr B. Wilson.

Relief of Distress.

It is reported that there is no decrease in the number of applications for relief at the Presbyterian Helping Hand Depot in Woolston. Over 400 cases were dealt with last week, and the heavy demands combined with the shortage of supplies made the work extremely difficult. Supplies this week were considerably augmented through the efforts of the East Linwood and Woolston Burgesses’ Association, which raised over £5 for the depot by means of a concert last Thursday in M’Donald Hall, and a recital by Derry’s Band on Sunday evening in Linwood Park. The depot officials report a great shortage of clothing of all kinds, and that gifts of food or jam would be most acceptable. $5 35 SS New Brighton Boy Scouts.

A committee meeting of the New Brighton Boy Scouts was held on Tuesday evening.- Mr B. Bargrove presided over a good attendance. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr C. T. Middleton in the loss of his son.

The secretary reported that the returns of the picture benefit were not yet complete, but the result would be very satisfactory. The New Brighton Band had offered to give a benefit con-

cert for the Scouts at a date to be arranged. It was decided to hold the Easter camp at Burwood.

The Dominion Headquarters wrote asking for a levy of one shilling per head on all scouts and cubs. The matter was left to the Scoutmaster and Cubmaster to bring before the boys and report the result to the committee. The secretary. Mr W. M'Donald, and Mrs F. Turner were appointed to attend a meeting of the Scout Debt Extinguishing Committee on March 9.

It was decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr C. T. Lester, of Loburn, for his assistance and kindness during the cubs’ camp at Christmas.

New Brighton School. The monthly meeting of the New Brighton School Committee was held on Wednesday evening. Mr W. M. Sexton presided. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mr and Mrs C. T. Middleton in the loss of their son. It was decided to apply to the Education Board for an extension of the central heating system. The head master’s report showed the attendance to be: Secondary school (roll number 52) 50; main school (roll 585) 541; south school (roll 38) 36. A motion of thanks was passed to the donors of prizes for the school picnic and also to Mr V. Pickles for his services during the day. Mesdames J. Bellamy and M. Moses were appointed the visiting committee for the month. Burgesses’ Association. A meeting of the Upper Riccarton and Soekburn Burgesses’ Association was held on March 1, Mr L. C. Walker being in the chair. Mr Witty, secretary, read correspondence from the Gas Company stating it was impossible to estimate the cost of proposed extensions till a, canvass had been made. Waimairi County Council could erect no more lamps at present. The overhanging trees at Church Corner would have the attention of the vestry. One new member was elected. Mr Walker and other members detailed the troubles of the Hornby-Sockburn users of current supplied by the Springs-Ellesmere Power Board. Compared with the rates in adjacent suburban districts, the residents felt, that the present charges were

excessive. Mr Walker opened a discussion on ways and means of mitigating unemployment.