ROWING

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19236, 25 November 1930, Page 3

ROWING

UNION CLUB. The committee of the Union Rowing Club met last evening; present—Messrs W. (1. Atack (chairman), D. Lee, IV. Greenway, A. Stubberfield, W. Whittington, K. Velvin. W. Duggan, Iv. Brown, C. Cooper, F. Booth, L. Byers, I'". I>. Kesteven, F. Rogers, and S. Dunn (honorary secretary). It was decided to purchase one set of , oars and two set 3 of sculls to replenish the plant. An application was received from the Canterbury Rowing Club for the loan of the rowing machine. The request was granted. The Race Committee reported that crews were very fit for the Louisson Fours*, to be rowed this evening, and that the entrants for the Life Members* Cup double sculls, to be rowed on December 2, were showing excellent form. The chairman congratulated members on their enthusiasm, and said that everything pointed to a highly success- . ful season. BOWLING. RICCARTON RACECOURSE CLUB. Teams for Saturday:— v. St Albans, at St Alban?—M’Nab, . Hill, Ford. Thomson. Townsend, Holmes, Pollock, Gurney. At Riccarton—M’Clusky, Seaward, Giles, 'Reed. De Rung. Hamilton, A. Cutts, Daniel. Friendly game at St Albans—Swanston, M’Grath, M’Kinnon, Orchard. At . Riccarton v. Edgeware—Wright, Seoullar. Owen. Anderson; Marsh, Craddock, Wallace, Parsons. NATIONAL COAL MINES BOARD APPOINTED. (United Press Assn. —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) RUGBY, November 22. The Secretary for Mines. Mr E,. Shinwell, has announced the composition of the Coal Mines National Industrial Board appointed under the Coal Mines Act for the hearing of disputes between the coalowners and the miners. Some difficulty and delay haft been caused by the refusal of the Mining Association, the Federation of British Industries Association, the British Chambers of Commerce, and the Confederation of Employers’ Organisations to make a nomination. The “Manchester Guardian” sav«- “ The constitution of the board will command confidence. _ It is representative of the owners’ side as well as of the miners, and considerable sections of the industry. No South Wales or Scottish owner has consented to sit, but the coalowners’ associations in other districts have been more friendly.” LATE SHIPPING. (United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received November 25, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, November 24. Arrived—At Southampton, Mataroa; at Avonmouth, Middlesex. Sailed—Surrey, from Liverpool. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON. November 23. Arrived—Holmdale (10 a.m.), from Lyttelton. AUCKLAND, November 2». Sailed—Waimarino (1.15 p.m.>, for Wellington. WELLINGTON. November 20. Arrived —Ulimaroa (11.50 a.m.), from Auckland! Breeze (1.30 p.m.), from Wanganui. .. . (Received November 2.->. 12.40 p.m.) SYDNEY. November 25. Arrived—Marama, at 5.4 5 a.m., from Auckland. An official of the Christchurch Salvation Army Men’s Home has written to Mr Oscar Garden asking if souvenir badges, bearing his portrait, could be sold in Christchurch in aid of the home. The following reply has been received from Mr Garden“ Agree to your proposal. You will be interested to know that the last two registration letters of the * Kia Ora ’ are S.A.” Eighty-five out of every 100 cripples are affected on the left side. ciation in raising funds for its proposed new building. “They want £16,000. They will have nine or_ ten men living there,” continued Mr Kyle. “Anyone who gets ill at a bridge party can ring up and get a free ambulance instead of taking a taxi to go home.” Councillor W. Machin said that local bodies at present had neither time nor money to assist such things. People were creating necessities for which the country had not enough money to pay. Councillor Machin agreed to attend the meeting. “With instructions not to support it,” put in a councillor. “Oh, you can rest assured I won’t support it,” said Councillor Machin. Ivy of Linwood Lodge. There was a very large attendance at the half-yearly summoned meeting of the Ivv of Linwood Lodge, U.A.O.D. Arch Druid Brother A. E. Lange presided. The nomination of officers was held and a full list was recorded. The election of officers will be held in the Orange Hall next lodge night. A motion of sympathy was _ passed to Brother Rodgers and family in _ their recent bereavement. The sick visitors' reports were received, and sick pay totalling £24 was passed for payment. Two candidates were initiated into the lodge bv the A.D., assisted by his officers. The social committee reported on the arrangements in connection with the children’s Christmas tree and picnic to be held on the Show Grounds. Toys will be distributed to children up to the age of nine years, and a sports programme will be held for children over nine years. Brother Biogg reported attending the meeting of the U.F.S. Benevolent Association. Brothers Lange, Percy and Luxton reported attending the jubilee function of the Anchor Lodge. Brother Burgess reported attending the executive meeting of the Otago and Southland and Canterbury Grand Lodges, held at . Timaru. A hearty vote o£ welcome was accorded to the visitors. The . lodge closed in harmony.

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