Nightcaps TOW BOARD

Southland Times, Issue 22999, 19 September 1936, Page 15

Nightcaps TOW BOARD

WORK AT SWIMMING POOL

At the monthly meeting of the Nightcaps Town Board the following commissioners were present: Messrs W. Excell (chairman), T. Thomson, B. Rushton, F. Klemick and E. Mason. Communications dealing with suggested improvements to the road bend between Nightcaps and Wairio were received from the Minister of Mines (the Hon. P. C. Webb) and the Minister of Public Works (the Hon. R. Semple). The letters stated that an improvement was desirable, but considering the relatively small amount of traffic over this road, the mattei' was not altogether urgent. However, said the Minister- of Public Works, the matter of a highways subsidy would receive careful attention.

The chairman said the reply from the Minister’ was not what had been expected. It would appear that a report from the district public works engineer was being awaited. It was agreed that the district engineer be interviewed. Donations to Bodies.

It was decided to donate £2 10/- each to the Nightcaps Library and the Plunket Society. Sketch plans were submitted of the dressing sheds and conveniences it was proposed to have erected at the swimming pool. It was decided to appoint an overseer and proceed with the immediate erection of conveniences, the dressing sheds to be erected later.

During the discussion of the picture committee’s report, the chairman said that accommodation had been taxed lately and serious consideration would have to be given to enlarging the hall. The matter was held over in the meantime.

Payment of Rates. The chairman stated that it was most satisfactory the way the rates were being paid so promptly. This must surely be an indication that better times were being experienced. Some few hours after the issue of the rate notices payments had been made and it was gratifying to record that the first payment made had been by a relief worker. WOMEN’S DIVISION There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Nightcaps branch’of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs P. Sinclair, presided.

The Roll Call was “A Household Hint.”

Following is the result of a competition for the best article from an old felt hat. Mrs M. Forde (Wairio) 1, Mrs C. H. Forde (Wairio) 2, Mrs P. Sinclair and Miss B. Sinclair (Opio) 3 eq. Another competition was “Places in Southland,” the result of which was: Mrs C. A. Forde and Mrs Taylor (Wairio) 1, Miss E. Mackie (Wairio) 2. A flower competition resulted as follows: Mrs C. Keen (Wairio) 1, Miss E. Mackie (Wairio) 2, Miss B. Sinclair (Opio) 3. BOWLING CLUB The president, (Mr W. Excell), presided over a fair attendance at a special meeting of the Nightcaps Bowling Club. The meeting was called to finalize the green-keeping duties and appoint a green-keeper for the incoming season.

Mr A. R. Malcolm mentioned several pressing works, and after some discussion, it was considered preferable to have the work done by paid labour, instead of a working bee.

The green ranger was empowered to employ the necessary labour. At the suggestion of the secretary (Mr T. Robertson), it was decided to procure an honours board for women members and have it brought up to date with championship singles winners.

There was an attendance of 20 at the annual meeting of the Wairio Tennis Club. Mr H. Bell presided. The following office-bearers were elected: Patron, Mr J. A. Steans; President, Mr H. C. Bell; secretary and treasurer, Miss I. Aitken; vice-presi-dents, Miss H. Bell and Messrs F. Keen, J. Cutt and A. de Joux; committee, Misses M. Steans, M. Egan, G. Collie and Messrs H. Barnfield, T. Cosgriff and J. Cavanagh; delegates to SubAssociation, Messrs H. Bell and F. Keen; selection committee, club captain and Messrs Cutt and de Joux. It was decided to enter a team in the Western District Competition.

Opening day was fixed for September 26, a tournament between A and B teams to be held.

Subscriptions were fixed at: men, 7/6; women, 5/-; boys and girls, 2/6 Addresses on tennis were given by Messrs A. J. Deaker and W. R. Patrick, of Invercargill.