LUMSDEN NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 20794, 7 June 1929, Page 5

LUMSDEN NOTES

(From Our Correspondent.) The members, of the Lumsden School Jubilee Committee have every reason to feel satisfied with the results of the celebrations. Tho efforts of the members during the past six months were well rewarded as glorious weather prevailed during the three days and at every function there was a record attendance. The fancy dress ball held after the banquet was a huge success, the floor space being taxed to its utmost. Credit is due to Mr. A. G. Small for the excellent arrangements made for the ball. On Saturday morning there was a large attendance of ex-pupils at the school grounds where the roll call was made and photograph taken. In the afternoon the Nightcaps band arrived and led the procession of ex-pupils to the recreation ground, where a monster picnic was held, i Competitions were held for children and adults and a programme of music was supplied by the band. The success of the function on the grounds was in a large measure due to the energies of the picnic committee with Mr. T. Small as convener. Tho benefit picture entertainment was largely attended in the evening and a successful church parade on Sunday evening brought the celebration to a close. The hall in which the service was held was packed to the doors at 3 p.m. when proceedings were opened by the chairman. The service was conducted to the Rev. G. H. Renwick and an address was given by the Rev. G. 11. Lawrence. The singing was led by the combined choir of ex-pupils, the music being supplied by the band. At the conclusion of the service the chairman of the Ex-Pupils Association took the opportunity to thank those ladies and gentlemen who had assisted to make the functions a success. He also thanked the ex-pupils and public for their hearty support. The jubilee celebrations concluded with a procession from the hall to the post office where the ex-pupils joined in singing a verse of “Auld Lang Syne” and after a verse of the national anthem had been sung, the gathering, which had been successful from every point of view, dispersed. It is expected that the financial results of the functions will be satisfactory and this is in a large measure due to the hearty manner in which the headmaster, Mr. L. McKenzie, the school staff, and the members of the Ex-Pupils Association co-operat-ed towards the success of the celebrations. Golf.

Three members of the Lumsden Golf Club journeyed to Invercargill on the King’s Birthday and participated in the tournament at Otatara. There was a record field of 80 for the tournament. R. Scott won the first medal handicap with the excellent score of 91 —24—67. A J. Earl won a special prize for players with a handicap of 21 and over with a steady score, 94—24 —70. J. A. Mangan tied for first and won the play off for the best score during the tourney, playing the IS holes in 75.

A knock out competition has been arranged to take place on the local links. The following is the draw anil special handicaps, for the first round which is to be completed by June 14. Trophies have been donated for this competition by Mrs. A. McDonald.

Men.-—J. A. Mangan (scr). v. E. McDonald (18) ; J. Ogilvy (12) v. M. Reidy (16) ; A. Heath (18) v. F. Thomson (15); G. Tomlin (18) v. W. Johnson (18); A. J. Earl (11) v. Dr. Brown (17); R. Scott (9) v. H. Heath (18); S. Stevens (10) v. W. L. Hunter (IS). Ladies. —Miss Brotherston (4) v. Mrs. McDonald (14); Miss Mullan , (14) v. Mrs. McAlister (IS); Miss Urquhart (18) v. Mrs. Biggar (5) ; Mrs. Hunter (14) v. Mrs. Brown (14); Mrs. Mangan (17) v. Miss Crawford (IS). Hockey.

The second round of the hockey competition will commence on Saturday. The following is the draw for the second round. June B.—Wendon v. Riversdale at Riversdale; Lumsden V. Dipton at Lumsden; Waikaia a bye.

June 15. —Seven-a-sidc Tourney at Riv ersdale.

June 22. —Lumsden v. Wendon at Lumsden; Waikaia v. Riversdale at Waikaia; Dipton a bye. June 29.—Dipton v. Waikaia at Dipton; Lumsden v. Riversdale at Lumsden; Wendon a bye. July 6. —Wendon v. Dipton- at Wendon; Waikaia v. Lumsden at Lumsden; Riversdale a bye.

July 13. —Waikaia v. Wendon at Waikaia; Riversdale v. Dipton at Riversdale; Lumsden a'bye. General.

The weekly euchre evenings conducted by the Lumsden Tennis Club are being well attended. The prizes for the last tourney were donated by Miss Mullan and Mr. Ashley and were won by Mr. O'Brien and Miss McAlister.

A meeting of the Ladies Hockey Committee was held on Thursday to make final arrangements for the annual hockey ball to be held on Wednesday 12th inst. There was a large attendance and with arrangements well in hand everything points to a successful function.

Mr. A. McDougall, Invercargill, has been spending a few days in Lumsdeif? and goffers have been taking advantage of his presence by taking lessons in the ancient game. Mr. R. Walker, who has been recently appointed to the poution of sole teacher at Five Rivers School, commenced duties on Tuesday. Mr. Walker is well known in sporting circles and it is expected that he will fill an important position in the Northern District football team.

Mr. J. T. Martin, Wellington, who was present at the jubilee celebrations, spent a few days in the township before returning north.

Mr. G.* F. Martin, of Auckland, is also spending a few weeks in the district.