QUEENSTOWN NOTES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19551, 6 August 1925, Page 10

QUEENSTOWN NOTES.

(From Odb Own Cobrespondikt.) THE WEATHER. Winter is past, and all's well! It has been a wonderfully good season, and its' mildness has been very favourable to stock. Sheepowners, especially, are congratulating themselves that they have come through it without loss. Flocks, generally, are in excellent condition. FOOTBALL. A good.deal of interest centred m the match between teams representative of the Wakatipu and Northern Sub-umous, whica took place at Athol during the iho contest had been talked oi for a long time, and it was something of a new expenenco .o of the Lake County footb*lle« to meet a strange team. The Northern fifteen had the advantage of weight, and, oi the*, whole, they considerably outmatched their opponents, as xne scores—care, in the first spell the Lake County boys shaped fairly well, only giving tine points to Northern, but they went down badiy in the second. On the whole, Northern had possibly played more together, eight ot the players being from Gars ton and ■ Athol and the remainder Irom the Lumedcn district. But it was tine experience for both teams, and the game, as well as the outing, was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr H. Belsham did the refereeing. The Cup matenos will he resumed next Saturday. when Queenstown will meet Pirates (country) on the Frankton ground. The local Rovers (or ex-scriool boys) team played a match, against a lute Arrow team on the latter's ground on Saturday, when a draw —3-3 —resulted. Next Saturday a return game will be played on the Queenstown xtecreation Reserve. 1t , A Taking it all round, football has not developed in the district this season as it was expected it would. In fact, it has been rather disappointing, consequently there has not been a great deal ot enthusiasm among the football-loving public over me good old Rugby game. A Cup match between A Grade Queenstown and Airowtown teams took place on the local ground on Saturday aftemon. Kather more spectators than usual witnessed the game, which was a fast and interesting one. in© honours went to tne visitors with 3 goa*s, Queenstown X goal. The Misses Romans and CnurcliiU were responsible for the former score, and Miss - tne latter. Mrs Douglas (Airowtown) and Mr \V. H. Nelson (Queenstown) controlled tne game, with every satisfaction. A return match will be piayea mere to-morrow. It has been decided that teams represent iug Lake and Vincent Counties shall iv.ljl here on the first of next montn. Much interest is being taken by the girls •in this, and there is considerable conjecture regarding the selection of the Lake County team. On Saturday the committee gave the district girls a ran for places, and some of the probables were sorted out therefrom. It is too early yet to make a final selection, but prospects are keeping the players keen. There is also talk of a visit from the Athd Hockey Club this month. Out of U matches they have played they have won the laurels in 10, so they should take some beating. GOLF. The golf fever increases in intensity in Wakatipu, And there seems to be no cure, no means of alleviation. It will just have to run its course till the weather becomes too warm tor piay. Every day club members are out on the links trying hard to reduce their scores or break records. If there is anything in the old adage about practice making perfect. then some of the Wakatipu players should readily become top-notching players. On Saturday it was a field day with the chib. Close on 30 members of the Wanaka Club motored to Queenstown and played a match with Wakatipu golfers. The day was ideally fine, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent on the Frankton Links. The visitors scored two wins over their opponents, the figures being; Pembroke, 14; Queenstown, 12. To the credit of the local ladies, bo it said, six of them won their rounds, as against Pembroke ladies’ three. But the Wanaka men turned the tables on our men. The majority of the visitors remained in Queenstown for the night, being entertained by the local club at the Ambassador Cabaret. A very jolly time was spent. Next Saturday the ladies of the club will play a stroke competition, and the men a match, President, v. Captain. The first of the two qualifying rounds for the Wakatipu championships will be played on Saturday week. The Ladies’ Committee has decided to grade players from this, and adopt senior and junior championships. This is a wise move, as it will give the younger players more heart and, incidentally. improve the standard of play. An important meeting of the dub was held during the week to deal with several ma* tera of vital interest to its well-being. Ono of these was the relieving of the secretar v (Mr Robert Gilkison, jun.) of some of the burden of office. The club has increased in membership very considerably this season, and in consequence the secretarial duties have been piling up. In order to afford the desired relief, it whs decided to form a Ladies’ Committee, which will in future have the control and management of the ladies’ handicaps, competitions, matches, teams, etc.; in f act, all matters affecting the ladies’ interests. The following were elected to tho committee:—Mrs J. E. O’Connoll (chairwoman), Mrs W. Harper, and Mrs G. V. Wilkinson. Another matter discussed was the establishment of the club’s alleged rights to the ownership of what is known as tho Golf House, which is held by six trustees. This building was purchased in the early days of the old Golf Chib (under trusteeship) by the six men in question. As the club was in an impecunious condition, no interest was ciiarged for seven years on the money advanced. For some years, then, the club was defunct, but in 1023 it was resuscitated. No effort was made by the club to redeem tho property or establish a claim to it til! a few months ago when the “ golf house, syndicate of six ” found themselves a tenant for the place, and the property came into profit. Now. the two parties are claiming possession, hence a deadlock has occurred. At Hie meeting just held two members of the club wore appointed to act as trustees to the club fer taking a transfer of the place and such other steps a# may be considered advisable and necessary to the recovery of the property. Dr Kingston gave an interesting lecturetts the same evening on " Some Rules of Golf.” A lot of useful hints wore given the less experienced players, as well as sound advice to the more seasoned ones. Dr Kingston was accorded a hearty vote of thanks by those present. Arising out of the lecture, it was decided to form a Rules of Golf Committee, to whom appeals might lie made when doubts' existed, or when there were questions in dispute. The president, (Mr L. J. Lynch) and Dr Kingston were appointed to this committee. A putting cometition is to take place in the park on Friday for a trophv presented by Mr and Mrs T. J. Melville. On Saturday, at the conclusion of the ladies' stroke match, the members will be given an opportunity of competing for another prize. This will concern driving—the best ball of a three-ball drive from No. 1 tec. VALEDICTORY. Mr J. Butel, sole teacher of the; Lower Shotover School, was accorded a complimentary social and dance in the schoolroom last Wednesday evening by parents of the pupils and other friends. There was a large attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. On behalf of the people of Lower Shotover, Mr Joe Bagnio, chairman of the School Committee, presented Mr Butol with a travelling rug and grip. In handing him these gifts, Mr Bagrio referred to tho good work done by Mr Butel in tho school, and to tho prominent part ho had taen in tho social life of the district. They regretted his impending departure from Lower’ Shot over, and assured him that he carried away with him their good wishes for health and prosperity in his new sphere of duty. Others present spoke in eulogistic terms of the guest of the evening. Mr Butel goes to NorthEast Valley, where he takes up the appointment of fifth assistant in the State school. Before ho left, he was presented by his pupils with a sum of money with which it was desired he should purchase himself something that would keep him in mind of the Lower Shotover school kiddies.