NIGHTCAPS NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 20614, 12 October 1928, Page 11

NIGHTCAPS NOTES

GOLF. (From Our Correspondent.) The Nightcaps Golf Club is now nearing the end of the season and has only the closing stages of one trophy to finish. Following are the results to date:— Ladies’ Championship—Mrs Cook beat Mrs Barr 7 up and 5 to play in the semifinal. In the final Mrs Cook beat Miss Irwin 14 up and 12 to play, she being pro*claimed the first winner of the handsome cup presented by the president, Mr A. T. Milne. Men’s Championship—Semi-final: Edmond beat John Johnstone 7 up and 5 to play; Barr beat Milne 2 up and 1 1 to play. Final —Edmond beat Barr 8 up and 7 to play over 36 holes. Knaggs’ Handicap Cup—ln the final A. Calligan beat Barr 2 up and 1 to play. Mrs A. Y. Cook’s Trophy—Preliminary round: A. T. Milne beat A. McDonald. First round—A. T. Milne beat F. Erasmussen; A. Colligan beat A. Y. Cook; John Johnstone beat R. H. Schoen; and Barr beat I. Edmond. The draw for the semifinals is as follows: Barr v. Milne, Johnstone v. Colligan. Town Board. The first meeting of the newly-elected Board, held in the board office on Monday evening, was attended by Commissioners T. Thomson, D. Sinclair, E. Mason, J. Hamilton, W. Excell, E. Cosgriff and A. Y. Cook. Election of Chairman. Mr W. Excell was the only one nominated, and was declared duly elected. In returning thanks for the honour conferred, he took the opportunity of welcoming Mr T. Thomson, the new member. The request of Mr A. Lyon, Invercargill, for the use of the hall for a skating rink was declined, the chairman stating that a trial had been detrimental to the floor. Building permits were granted to E. Fowler and J. T. Johnston, subject to the usual conditions. As some persons had erected buildings without a permit the inspector was authorized to interview delinquents. A letter was received from the secretary, Wallace Hospital Board, stating that a maternity annexe was being added to the hospital, but no increase in rates would be made to provide for interest and sinking fund, which would be met out of revenue. It was resolved that a minute of appreciation of the services rendered by Mr Malcolm, the retiring member, be recorded. A chenue for heavy motor license fees was received from the clerk, Invercargill Borough Council, the amount being the board’s share. The following works were approved by the Main Highways Board: Winton-Ohai, maintenance, £126, 30/- for £1; footbridge over Wairio stream, £75, £1 for £1; Wairio road, £3O, 30/- for £l. The request of a deputation from the Recreation Reserve Committee, asking that a reduction be made on the hall charges for the “old-timers” dance, as the funds were to be devoted to reserve improvements.—After discussion it decided to waive the charge for the hall. The following committees were appointed: Finance, Messrs Thomson, Hamilton and Cosgriff; works, Messrs Mason, Sinclair and Cook. The chairman was appointed inspector of works, building and motor traffic. The works committee was authorized to attend to the following: (1) To prepare plans and specifications for footbridge; (2) to have gravel spread on footpaths where most required; (3) to inspect High street west and arrange for a turning place for cars, and to arrange for outfall from water tables; and (4) to inspect alleged overflow at Lee’s corner. With a view to adopting a scheme for permanent footpaths and kerbing, the finance committee was delegated to go into the financial aspect of the matter.