SUMNER ITEMS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18413, 20 June 1925, Page 7

SUMNER ITEMS.

—* Croquet. ' The junior flag team recently met Mrs Hudson Brown and presented her with a handsome handbag in recognition of her untiring work as captain of the team, which was so successful, reaching the finals in the flag matches. The evening took the form of a card party. A delicious supper was provided by the members of the team, who were Mesdames J. A. Booth, J. *Lee, D. "\V. Fartridge, S. East, T. F. Chambers, and Miss Harris. Mrs Brown suitably responded. The C team- paid a surprise visit to the, captain of their team, Mrs Isaac Wilson, and presented her with a handbag. Mrs J. A. Booth, as secretary of the Croquet Clubj made the presentation, and Mrs Wilson thanked the team for their handsome gift. The evening was spent with games and music, and a dainty supper was served. Those present were: Mrs Hudson Brown (captain of the club), Mesdames C. A. iioswell, G. Foster, F. J. Glackin, J. Martin, C. Crosbie, 11. D. Bates, G. P. Allen, F. Thompson, 11. Ogier, J. A. Tapson, T. E. Whitfield, L. P. Longuet, and Miss Wood.

All Saints' Church,

The work of painting the church buildings is progressing, and is a great improvement, and given fine weather another two weeks should see the work completed. Owing to the unpleasantness experienced by many from the gas-heater fumes in the church, an alteration has been made which it is hoped will enable the stoves to be lit without an unpleasant smell being noticeable. i St. Paul's Methodist Church. St. Paul's .Methodist Church "was crowded on Wednesday evening when a. party of talented Maori singers and performers gave a special entertainment in aid of the Home Mission fund. Mr H. Buttle, who presided, heartily welcomed the visitors. The result was an interesting story of tho . romance, tragedy, and triumph of Maori and home missions. Weird waiatas (seldom heard by Europeans), poi action songs, hymn singing, folk songs, and Maori greetings, were all introduced by tho talented company and mucTi enjoyed by the audience. Amongst tho performers were representatives from the Ngapulii (Xo'rth Auckland), Waikato (South Auckland), Maniapoto (King Country), Xgatiwhatua (Kaipara), Ngatirarua (Marlborough), and tho Taranaki tribes. The programme, quite unique in this part of Maoriland, was a great treat to tho gathering, the speech by ono of tho party being a typical example of eloquent oratory.

For the Seamen. The executive of the Sumner Ladies' Guild of tho Seamen's Institute, have decided to hold a book and coin afternoon in the Jellicoe Hall nest month. Rifle Shooting. At this week's shoot of the Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club, the shoot for the trophy resulted in a tie between Miss M. Whitfield and Mrs F. J. Glackin. The shoot-off resulted in a win for the junior member, Mrs Glackin winning the button for the highest score. Golf Club. The Eichmond Hill Golf Club is holding a dance at the beginning of July, and already extensive arrangements aro being made to make the function a success, and to ensuro the comfort of the guests. An excellent orchestra has been engaged, and a late tram is being run to tho city. Beautifying Association. The regular meeting of the Sumner Beautifying Association was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, tho president, Mr T. Newburgh, being in the chair. There was a good attendance, including Mrs Fountain Barber and Messrs A. Mazey, J. A. Booth, T. B. Boulton, J. C. McDonald, 11. G. Jamieson, H. W. Heslop, J. F. Buxton, H. Buttle, W. H. Brown, F. H. Matthews, and J. S. Young (secretary). Apologies were received for Mcssr3 W. V. Siddall, G. F. Allen, F. C. Cooper,: B. Ager, and E. A. Johnson. Mr V. B. Hamilton wrote asking the Association to provide about six seats for a track he was constructing on Scarborough cliffs above the Beach Tea Rooms. It was decided that Messrs Newburgh, Boulton, and Jamieson should go into the matter with Mr Hamilton, .with power to spend up to £l6 as may be deemed advisable. Mrs S. W. Dean wrote enclosing a cheque for £J4 Is 6d, being net receipts from the dance recently organised by her. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Dean for her work in connexion with the function. Mr Boulton reported that the Social Committee had arranged for a series, of social gatherings during the winter months. It was decided that receipts from these should bo set aside for the queen carnival funds. Twentyfour new members wero elected. Arrangements were completed for a thorough canvass of the borough, to be undertaken by the members forthwith for new members. Messrs Newburgh, Boulton, and Heslop were appointed a sub-committee to wait upon tho Borough Council with reference to beautifying the foot of the cliffs near Shag Rock. It was decided to plant a shelter belt of pinus iusignis trees at the south end of Scarborough Park; also to plant with veronicas the section behind the Head street tramway loop at the terminus. A sum of £o was voted for the purpose in augmentation of tho sum of £5 given by the late Mr F. Pratt for tho planting of Scarborough.