QUEENSTOWN NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21359, 12 June 1931, Page 10

QUEENSTOWN NOTES

CENTRAL OTAGO

(From Our Own Correspondent,)

„ QUEENSTOWN, June 10 ' . GOLF.

Glorious weather prevailed l for the annual King’s birthday tournament, and a very enjoyable time was spent by all those who engaged in play. There was not nearly the number of entries this year, several members of the club being absent from the town. There was also a falling off in the number of visitors who participated. The outside clubs represented were: Mataura, Invercargill (Queen’s Park), and Cromwell. The results are as follow:

Ladies' Wakatipu Amateur Championship (over 18 holes). —Mrs L. Mann (93), 1; Mrs Paterson (Cromwell) and Mis G. V. Wilkinson tied with 100 each for second place, the former being successful in the play-off. Ladies’ King’s Birthday Handicap (over 18 holes). —Mrs L. Mann (09 —22 — 77), 1: Mrs G. V. Wilkinson (100—18— 82) and Miss E. Southberg (119 —28—

88) tied for second -place. This has yet to be played off. Men’s Wakatipu Amateur Championship (over 30 holes). —A. H. Cooke (87 — 91—178), 1; J. J. M'Neill (96—99—198), 2. Men’s King’s Birthday Handicap (over 18 holes).—W. H. Nelson (97—22—75). 1; C. H. M‘Kay (99—20—79) and J. J. M'Neill .(96 —17—79) tied for second place, the latter winning in the play-off. Men’s Afternoon Handicap (over 18 holes). —C. Nicholson, Cromwell (100 — 24—76), 1; Hector M'Kenzie, Invercargill (93—16—77), 2. The customary courtesies were exchanged at the conclusion of the day’s play, Mr A. H. Cooke, president, speaking on behalf‘of the Wakatipu Club, and Mr Hector M'Kenzie replying for the visitors. THE WEATHER. Following rain on the previous day, snow fell on Thursday night to a depth of an inch in the town. However, it did not lie long. In other parts of the district the fall was much heavier, close on six inches being registered in the more exposed places. Then hard frost set in, and for three days it held a firm grip of the ground. At night the cold was intense, 17 degrees being recorded.on Monday. Last night a thorough downpour of rain brought us back to mild conditions once more, to-day being very pleasant, with a clear sky and plenty of sun-, shine. The readings taken ( at the local meteorological station for the seven days, ended June 7, are:—

FOOTBALL.. A tourney in which several seven-a-side teams took part was held on the local re : creation ground on the King's Birthday, fine weather favouring the fixture. The Arrowtown Club won . the Senior Cup and the Arthur’s Point the Schoolboys' Cup. , ' /, Last Saturday one of the senes of competitions for the Senior Cup was held on the local ground, 'Country and Queenstown Clubs taking the field. The teams were more evenly/matched than they have been up to the present, the newly-formed Country Club putting up a splendid fight. The latter has some very promising material, but the difficulty of getting together for practice is their great drawback. The half time score, 5 —3, in favour of Queenstown remained unaltered at the close of the game. Mr D. F. Macdonald was referee ' . As a curtain-raiser Queenstown and Arthur’s Point played a seven-a-side game, the latter coming off , victorious by 3 points to nil. Mr E. Hay controlled- the match. OBITUARY.

Mr John William M'Lean, who has been in charge of the breakwater construction at Queenstown for the past 18 mouths on behalf of the Public Works Department, died suddenly early on Saturday morning of heart failure. The deceased, who was 68 years of age, was born at Waikouaiti. He served liis time at the carpentry trade with Mr Pullar at Waitati, but early in his career he took work with the Government Silrvey Department for a couple of years. Then he turned his attention -to mining pursuits. His first position of responsibility in this connection was that of manager of the Island Block claim, Central Otago. From there he went to Alexandra, where he engaged in both hydraulic and dredging enterprises. Ovei 30 years ago Mr M‘Lean took up residence at Nevis, where he managed the Ngapara Company for Messrs Graham and Jones, ns well as for other companies. During the period of 24 years in which he engaged in mining at Nevis’ he paid a visit to'the West Coast, trying his luck on thy Duller for a short time. Eight years ago Mr M'Lean decided to --: give up mining, and he secured employment with the Public Works Department at Tarras. Subsequently he was transferred. to the Kingston-Queenstown road construction work; then he went on the Arrow irrigation scheme, and finally was placed in charge of the breakwater construction at Queenstown. He proved an efficient and conscientious officer and was very highly respected and esteemed. Mr M'Lean is survived by his widow, who resides at Nevis, and by, five sons and a daughter. These are Messrs John S. M Lean, of the Dunedin railway station staff, Frank Andrew M'Lean,. Earnscleugh; Samuel M'Lean, Dunedin; lan Alexander, until recently with the Public Works DeDepartment at Poolburn; Gordon. Glen Nevis, Kingston; and Miss Ivy F. M Lean, Nevis. Brothers of deceased are Messrs Kenneth M‘Lean Oamaru Borough Council staff; Donald, Waipofi Power Board works; and Alexander, Dunedin City Corpbration. .Mrs John McDonald, of Tapanui, is a sister. The funeral took place at Queenstown on Monday afternoon, the .remains being interred in the local cemetery. The deceased’s five sons : and a nephew (Mr Frank Jones, Cromwell) were the pall-bearers. Mr Wilkinson (Knox College. Dunedin); conducted the burial service. PERSONAL. Mrs Irwin Hunter and her sister, Mrs Jago, left here this morning for Dunedin, where they will spend the next few weeks. Mr and Mrs W. Duke, of Dunedin, spent the week-end in this district. ' His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. H. Overton) and his wife and young &ou motored to Christchurch on Friday. They will stay sonie weeks in the Cathedral City. Mr Janies Goddard of, St, Martins, Christchurch, has returned home after paying a visit to his daughter, Mrs W. H. Overton. Mr and Mrs H. L. Grant, of Dunedin, have been in Queenstown for a few days. They, were passengers by the outgoing steamer to-day-. Mr Alexander Salmond, Knox College, is visiting his parents, Mr and Mre John Salmond; Eastern terrace. Mr and Mrs W. P. Thorn, of Mataura, are in their Queenstown house. They have with them their son Mr Archie Thorn,, and his wife. . V Mr Fred W. Bailey, chief clerk in the local Post and Telegraph Department, left for Dunedin' this morning on his annual leave. He was accompanied by Mrs Bailey. Mr -Wilkinson and Mr Scott, Knox College students, who are spending a holiday in Queenstown, are conducting the Sunday services at St. Andrew’s Church during the absence of the Rev. J. S. Murray, v)ho went to Wellington for the annual meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly. ' ' . „ , Mr Andrew Simson, ex-Mayor of Queenstown, and his daughter, Miss Molly Simson. are visiting Dunedin. Mr W. Eyton, manager of the local branch of the Mount Cook Tourist' Company, went during the week to Dunedin, where he will have, charge of the city office /of the company for a time. . Miss Lilian B, M'Conachie, of the Southland Education Board’s relieving staff, has beejn appointed sole teacher ot the Gibbston School. • Mr J. W. M'Lean, of Coronet Peak Station, is visiting Dunedin. ' Mrs Hubert Blathwayt, of Takapau, is the guest of her brother, Mr R. M. Paterson, at “ Ayrburn,” Arrowtown. Mr T. M'Millan, inspector of mines, paid a departmental visit to the district during the week. . Mr J. J. M'Neil] went to Dunedin at the week-end. Mr J. Cockburn ■ left this morning for Invercargill, where he will attend the monthly meeting of the Southland Hospital Board to-morrow.

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