LUMSDEN NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21670, 5 April 1932, Page 10

LUMSDEN NOTES

WEATHER SUMMARY. (From Our Correspondent). During the month of March fine seasonable weather was experienced. Up till the 23rd it was very warm and dry. On the 23rd, 234 points of rain fell in a little over 24 hours, being the heaviest fall for months. Seventy-six points fell on six other days, bringing the total to 310 points. The highest shade temperature recorded was 80 degress on the eighth day. The heavy rainfall in the latter part of the month had beneficial effects on the pastures and winter feed for stock is now assured. Lumsden Scout Camp. Arnid magnificent scenery and favoured by glorious weather, 21 members of the Lumsden troop of bo}' scouts, under Scoutmaster .White, spent Easter under canvas at Cattle Flat. Apart from'the Scouting work, they met Mr McCann, one of the gold miners sluicing nearby. He gave an instructive talk on his work. Swimming in the Mataura river and also in the dam above the camp was enjoyed. Ute scouts were busily occupied with scouting games and camp routine. An enjoyable feature of the camp was the campfire at nights, at which the boys put on many novel entertainments, including a mock court. ‘ Hockey Club Meeting. At the annual meeting of the Lumsden Ladies’ Hockey Club held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Tuesday the following report on last season was given by the president, Mr A. Heath. The season 1931 has proved one of the most strenuous in our history. We were again runners-up in the Northern District competition and we congratulate Waikaia on their well-earned victory. We held the northern district seven-a-side tournament at Lumsden, which proved very successful both financially and in the standard of play. Our club was successful in winning the consolation cups; we were also runnersup for the McKay Cup, and for the seven-a-side tournament in Invercargill. The K Cup tournament was held in Auckland the Lumsden club being represented by Misses M. Small M. Sherriff and A. Gerken. The financing of this tournament cost the club £25 but owing to the splendid support received from the public and the enthusiasm of the hockey members we raised this sum without any difficulty. The following officials were elected for the ensuing year: Patron, Miss Adamson; president, Mr A. Heath; captain, Miss M. Small; secretary, Miss M. Small; deputy captain, Miss M. Gerken; selection committee, Messrs A. Heath, J. Williamson and Miss M. Small. The balance sheet showed a credit of £l9. The opening day will be held on April 9, when the ladies’ team will stage a match against the footballers. Tenni*. On Saturday the Lumsden tennis team travelled to Freshford, where they defeated the home team. A play-off is now’ necessary between the two teams and by mutual arrangement this will take place at Lumsden on Saturday. The match should prove very interesting, judging by the play at Freshford on Saturday, the majority of the games being deuce ones and excellent tennis being plaved by both teams. The following are the results, Freshford names being mentioned first. Combined doubles: T. Hurley and Mrs Matheson v. D. Ogilvy' and Mrs Biggar 7- —4; D. Sanson and Miss Sanson v. W. Wellman and Miss Sherriff 5 —7; A. McDonald and Miss Bond v. G. Aitcheson and Miss Gerken 3—7; B. Sheffelbicn and Mr Collins v. L. Barraclough and Mrs Charleson 2—7. Ladies’ doubles: Mrs Matheson and Miss Sanson v. Mrs Biggar and Mrs Sherriff 3—7; Miss Bond and Mrs Collin v. Miss Gerken and Mrs Charleson 3—7. Men’s doubles: F. Hurley and A. McDonald v. D. Qgilvy and W. Wellman 5—9; D. Sanson and B. Sheffelbicn v. G. Aitcheson and L. Barraclough 9 —6. Ladies’ singles: Mrs Matheson v. Mrs Biggar 7 —3; Miss Sanson v. Miss Sherriff 3 —7; Miss Bond v. Miss Gerken 7—l; Mrs Collins v. Mrs Charleson 5 —7. Men’s singles: F. Hurley v. D. Ogilvy 9—6; D. Sanson v. W. Wellman 5 —9 ;A. McDonald v. G. Aitcheson 9 —5; B. Shieffelbien v. ,L. Barraclough 9—B. Lumsden nine sets, 100 games; Freshford seven sets, 91 games.

Golf Club. At a meeting of the Golf Club the programme of matches for the season was drawn up. Mr A. Heath donated £2 for trophies for the ladies’ and men’s league tournaments. It was decided to run a ringer competition in, conjunction with monthly medal matches, allowing half medal handicaps. The draw for the ladies’ medal match to be played on April 9 is as follows: — Heath 34 and Mrs Williams ( ) ; Miss Reidy 36 and Mrs Brown 24; Mrs Charleson 24 and Mrs McDonald 20; Mrs McAlister 36 and Mrs Biggar 24; Mrs Isaacs 36 and Miss McAlister 32. Social. On Friday evening Gerrard Currian was the guest of the members of the Lumsden tennis club at a surprise party held at the station-house. A social evening was spent during which Mr G. Aitcheson, on behalf of the members, presented the guest with a fountain pen as a parting gift, wishing him success.