SUMNER ITEMS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20092, 22 November 1930, Page 6

SUMNER ITEMS.

BAND CONCERT. The next of the series of concerts arranged by the Sumner Business Men's Association will be held to-morrow week, when the Christchurch Scottish Society's Pipe Band, which is the champion pipe band of the Dominion, will play a programme on the Pier Rotunda, On their last appearance in Sumner the band marched along the beach and, it' the tide is suitable, it is to be hoped that this march will again be included in the afternoon's programme. Car Parking. With the advent of warmer weather and the rapid approach of the holidays the problem of traffic control will soon present itself. The various parking areas in the borough are now clearly defined, and visiting motorists will have only themselves to blame if they are caught when contravening the borough by-laws. Tho majority of car-owners have now accustomed themselves to the parking arrangements in the vicinity of the Clifton Esplanade, and at Scarborough, but last season at leasl the regulations were not strictly observed on the five streets which run down to the beach front. Sunuier Templars. The weekly meeting of the Sumner Pride branch was held in the Methodist Sunday Schoolroom, Pro. T, Turland, neting-C.T., presiding. The secretary of the W.0.T.U., Mrs Hutchinson, was given a hearty welcome to the Te.mple, She was aceardod a vote of thanks for lier short but inspiring address, Several announcements were made by the Superintendent, who stated that the Junior Lodge proposal would be discussed next week, Redeliffs Templars. In order to celebrate its second birthday, the weekly meeting of the Evor Onward Temple took the form of a social evening, when members and officers of the Sumner Pride were present to officer and entertain the Temple. Visitors also included the Grand Chief, Bro. A. Ronnie, Bis. Mrs Tongue, sen., Sis. Mrs W. Tongue, Mesdames Houghton and I-.a-.vson, aud Mr Haxell. Bro, Rennie congratulated the Tomple on its recent successes and on the advancement made, and Mr Ilaxell volunteered to assist the Temple in every possible ivay, his offer being accepted with thanks. Sister W. Teaguc exhibited the cup recently won by the Temple, and asked the members to do their b'ost to retain it in 1931.

Bro. 11. Ford, S.J.W., also congratulated the Temple on its birthday. He said that as the organiser two years ago he had watched its progress with considerable pride, and he asked the members to do their best to obtain more members still.

During the evening items were given by the following:—Sisters Ford, Harvey, D. Howe, E. Wvkes, Ilaxell, and Lawson, find Bros, L. Clark, Ford, and Goodman. Sis. Mrs W. Teague received congratulations on the arrival of a daughter, May Colville, whom it was decided to place" on the Cradle Roll. Rowing. The first of the club races—the Patron's Pairs —will be held this day week over a course from the mile buoy to Shag Bock, Entries are now being received, and it la expected that there will bo sufficient offering to enable the selection of four crows,- which will be chosen this afternoon, so that they will have an opportunity of. working up some combination. Garden Competition. •The Beautifying Society has received a fair number of entries for tlio garden competition to be hold in Sumn-er-Rod-cliffs at the end of next week. The present plan is to limit the competition to gardens of a quarter-acre and under, but if a sufficient number of .larger gardens are entered, they will be judged as a separate class. Many keen gardeners are competing, more to obtain advice from the judges than with tlie

expectation ol ! winning a prize. The ■judging, which will be carried out by the Horticultural Society, will take place next Friday and Saturday, Sumner Guides und BrowuiGS* Some of the Sumner Brownies have now qualified for promotion to the Guides. The "flying up" ceremony is to take place in tho Presbyterian bundav Schoolroom on Monday next about a quarter to four. Miss 0.. Mcllraith, the District Commissioner has accepted the invitation ot the local officers, and will be present. In preparation for the event the Brownies concerned wll mect at residence of Mrs B. H. urdav afternoon, and be in a.tendanec on Monday at half-past three. Simmer District High School. The following senior free place awards have been made to the pupils 01 secondary department of the k.umno. District High School:' —> Nancy Alexander, Mary CaoHar, Ma caret Godfrey, Yvonne Hall, Thelina. Parsons, Irene Williams, Noel Bradley, William Bromley, Gordon Duncan, Ilalvar Sarelius, and Albert Wilson. Tennia Tournament, Yesterday afternoon the members of the Sumner Tennis Club, at their Heberden avenue eourta, played a five-round tournament for the best out of Raven gameti. There was a splendid attendance of members, and in delightful weather conditions a very pleasant afternoon was spent. The following players took part:— Mrs C. L. Allen, Mrs Salvepen, Mrs V. E. Hamilton, Mrs Young, Mrs E G. Allen, Mrs Dawe; Mrs G Hall Mrs H. .T. Williams, Mrs K. Lalley, Miss G. Wilson, Miss O. Andrews, Miss Y. An( r n ' Miss P. McQombs, Miss A. Smith, Miss R. Boulton, Miss Ijumsden. Miss M. Martin, Miss A. Wiggins. M „ rMn The winners were Miss M. Ma.tu (t'O) and Mrs Salveson (25).

United Friendly Society Members. A meeting of the Bumner United Friendly Society Members' Association, was held in the committee room or the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, the president, Mr P, J. Twomey, being in the chair. Correspondence was read from a number of lodges concerning medical dispensary fees being paid locally The secretary reported that replies from the members regarding their being placed on Dr. Bakewell's list and Mr Ford's uharmtfey list were slow m coming in. the arrangement with the former will begin on December Ist, and members would have to comply with the request quickly, if they wished to receive the benefits offered. Those present strongly favoured paying their dues through the Association instead of through the City lodges. It ■was decided to place copies of the circular to intending members m the shop windows of Sumner, Redclifts, and Mount Pleasant.