PAPANUI NEWS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20098, 29 November 1930, Page 5

PAPANUI NEWS.

automatic warning SIGNAL. '.Lho automatic valuing signal at the llarewood road railway crossing was put into operation last week. Oa the approach of a train, two bright red lights flash continuously until the train is over the crossing. "\Vhilo the train is standing at the Papanui station, or a goods train is shunting in the yard, tho lights keep on Hashing, and according to the law, no veliielo is allowed to cross while the red lights arc showing. Shunting often takes some time, as was the case on Wednesday evening, when tho lights kept flashing for nearly half an hour. Owing to tho North road being closed and the traffic diverted along this route, there was a good stream of motoTs unnecessarily held up. Each motorist stopped at tho crossing, and after waiting and finding tho engine at a distance, crossed the lino. If tlio lights are going to Hash when there is no train approaching, then the signals will 1)0 ignored and sooner or later another crossing smash will bo recorded. It should lie possible for the lights to be switched oil' from the station when shunting is being carried out, and put into operation again only when the train is going to cross the roadway. Low Fence Movement. Mr 11. Tillman, president of the Papanui Beautifying Association, has forwarded the following letter to the pro-perty-owners on the Papanui road, between Norman's road and the township: In view of the fact that the Itannerdalo Ilomo 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 havo your views as to whether you thought there would be enough enthusiasts to justify further effort. The Kannerdale 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's, Knox, and Merivale Churches, all on Papanui road, this already fine street would become as famous in New Zealand as those Californian and Canadian streets (where a similar scheme has been carried out) arc in tho Old World. Tho Bowker Fountain and the Clock Tower at tho City end, and the native garden which wo planted at the Papanui station, together with the sealed roads, arc all helps to make Papanui road a wonderful northern gateway to the City. Progress League Social. The Progress League's final social of tho year, held on Wednesday, proved a most enjoyable one. Tho male members had a "night off," the arrangements being in tho hands of the ladies. Mrs Moffatt was M.C., while other ladies acted as doorkeepers and attended to the supper table. The ladies also chose their partners for the dances, and no. one allowed 1.0 "sit out." Mr P. Comvns provided Ihe music and extras were played by Mr Burrows. Songs were given by Messrs O. M. Jones and J. Lockhart, and a violin solo by Mr Davidson. The acconmaniinents wero played bv Mesdames 0. M, Jones and S. H. Cox. Yoiuig Sports Club. At a meeting of the committee of the Papanui Young Sports Club, Mr A. Lancaster j>resided. Others present were Messrs T. Grose (secretary), L. Buckley, 11. W. Skidmore, M. Gee, and A. A. Kantham. Arrangements were made for the holding of track races on the Papanui Domain and officials were appointed as follows: —Starter, Mr A. Lancaster; timekeeper, Mr T. Grose; judges, Messrs L. Buckley and A. Lancaster. It was decided to ask Mr J. Sturrock to act as marshal. A raco for riders under eighteen years of age, from Papanui to West Melton and return, was set down for December 13th.

Mr L. Buckley brought up tlie question of the amalgamation of tlio junior clubs, such sis Papanui, Sumner, Kcw Brighton, and Lyttelton. He sai<l if ilic clubs were linked together, definite dates for races could bo allotted tho different. districts. Bigger entries would be received and all tho clubs would benefit. Mr T. Grose said ho thought the step would be inadvisable at present. In some of the districts mentioned, tho clubs comprised members from both the amateur and cash ranks, and it would bo just as well to find out where they stood before taking any action. It was decided to approach the Papanui Amateur Sports Club seeking affiliation as a junior branch. Boy Scouts. A meeting of tho parents' committee of the Papanui Boy Scouts was held in St. Paul's Schoolroom. Mr McDonald presided. There were also present Mesdamcs Moffatt, ir. R. Smith, Watson, Tomkies, Brown, Tillman, Messrs Moffatt, Barker, and Commissioner Rich. Pinal arrangements wore made for a dance early in December to assist the funds for the Christmas camp. Commissioner Kich reported that he had received the equipment for the camp, which would be held at Air Shipley's farm at Ilarewood, from Boxing Day to tlio New Year. He suggested that the Canterbury badge be added to tho Scout uniform. It was decided to hold the last parade on December 16th, when a lantern lecture on the Scouts' Jamboree would be given and the badges won during the season presented. Mr Barker offered the uso of a tent for tho camp and Mrs Watson offered two canvas buckets. The offers were accepted with thanks.