SUMNER-REDCLIFFS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 826, 3 October 1916, Page 12

SUMNER-REDCLIFFS.

From Our Own Correspondent The Richmond Hill Golf Club closed the season on Saturday afternoon with a match Ladies v. Men, the latter concoding their opponents a stroke a hole. There was a large attendance of visitors and members, and the fairway and greens were in good order, save that the grass was longer than usual. Mr Huntly Elliott presented the prizes won during the season, and referred to the splendid services rendered to the club by Mr and Mrs Rawnsley. The secretary (Mr Crawford) had also been a very energetic worker, and, thanks to him, the finances were in a flourishing condition. The following is tho prize list:-—Ladies' Championship (senior), Mrs A. McClachio; Ladies' Championship (junior), Miss Mackenzie Gibson; medals, Mrs L. W. Harley, Mrs R. R. Richmond, Mrs White Parsons, Mrs Mayne, Mrs McClatchie, Miss Shand; Ladies' Golf Union (silver medal), Mrs McClatchie; Ladies Golf Union (bronze medal), Miss Solby; Bogoy Match, Mrs C. H. Hamilton; Mixed Foursomes (Rawnsley Cup), .1. M. B. Crawford and Miss Gibson: Mixed Foursomes (Rawnsley Cleek), F. G. Simpson and Miss I. McDowell; Medal Matches, F. Wooler (2), H. .J. Quarrell, and F. J. Simpson; Junior Prize, Master Jack Lawrence. Sergt. W. A. Smith has presented a gold medal for competition among the members of the local unit of the C.D.C. Private Geo. White has also given a silver spoon for competition. A handicap, three cards each, was commenced on Saturday, and will be concluded next Saturday.

The following have been selected to fire against the E Battery Reserve team on Wednesday at the King Edward Barracks:—l. F. Best, T. Hunter, G. Cowper, W. G. Roberts, J. H. Gibbs, J. S. Middleton, 11. Audrews, G. Moon, L. Treleaven, R. Piercy, and A. Hines.

The Sumner Send-off Committee met on Friday, Mr A. C. Wilson presiding. The chairman congratulated the committee on the success of the send-off accorded Sergt C. Do Pass. Matters in connection with the Permanent War Funds Committee were discussed, and it was decided to write to the secretary of that committee, pointing out that the present committee was formed for the purpose of attending to the farewelling of departing soldiers, and asking for financial assistance; and to write to the town clerk suggesting that the Mayor and councillors should in every case give a formal welcome to all returned men.

The monthly meeting of the Burgesses' Association was held on Saturday evening, the president (Mr H. Buttle, sen.) being iu the chair. As no reply had been received from the Post-master-General with reference to the suggested alteration in the sites and charges of telephone cabinets, it was decided to write again. The following resolution was carried unanimously:— "That it be a recommendation to tho Borough Council that the Mayor and councillors extend a formal welcome to all men returning from active service." The recent accident at the pier, whereby a child fell from the docking to the sand, was discussed, and Cr Roberts wa3 asked to bring the matter, as well as the question of open gates at the end of the pier, under the notice of the council. Mr Roberts, referring to the heavy casualty lists appearing in the papers, suggested that Sumner should have a sanatorium for convalescent soldiers. There wero several suitable buildings available, and some action ought to be taken. The president and Mr Roberts were appointed a sub-com-mittee to wait upon the Patriotic Committee to make inquiries, and report at the next meeting.