NORTH-EAST HARBOR NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 19804, 1 March 1928, Page 9

NORTH-EAST HARBOR NOTES

CORNWELL GUP CREW WELCOMED [From Ouk Correspondent.] As is usual when the Ladies’ Com-j mittee of the local Ratepayers’ Association stage one of its popular dances, the hall was well filled last Saturday night. Decorations left from the previous Saturday added color, and as the floor was in excellent condition, the supper plentiful and well prepared, and Last's Orchestra in its merriest mood, everybody naturally enjoyed things immensely. The duties of M.C. were in the hands of Mr W. Riddell, who had prepared a programme oi old and new dances. Parents will do well to heed a warning in regard to the grid at the bathing shed. Last week, on two separate occasions. there were narrow escapes from fatalities through small children walking along this unattended. A slip at high tide, when there are several feet of water, would probably end disastrously. . , ] The main road from town is receiving a coating of screenings and sand, and a marked difference is noticeable to passengers in cars. As this work is to continue all the way down, motorists will now be able to take advantage of a picturesque drive down the bay with a much greater degree of comfort. . Residents who travel regularly in the buses I will also be pleased to hoar of this improvement. A social evening organised by Uio North-east Harbor Routing Club to make presentations to Messrs Riddell and Churchill was held in the hull last evening, and was attended by a largo number. Mr G. Hewlcy (commodore, N.E.H.R.C.) had associated with him on the stage Messrs 0. Martin (commodore. Broad Bay Boating Club), E. Moller, H, Kemp, R.' Asher (members of the Otago Yachting Association), Mr G. Andrews (Canterbury, owner and skipper of the victorious Betty in this year’s Saunders Cnp contest), and Mr E. Gibson (chairman of the North-cast Harbor Ratepayers’ Association), The chairman read a telegram received from Mr H. E. Moller expressing his regret at not being able to attend, and extending bis congratulations to the crew ; also an apology for non-appearance was received from Commodore Sundstrnm. Mr Rowley said they were there that night to do honor (n two local young men who had represented Otago at the Cornwell Cup.contest at Auckland last month, and all praise was duo to them for what was a unique performance in yacht racing history in that they finished first in five races out of ten starts. These men were members of the Northeast Harbor Boating Club, and by their display of sailing ability and general conduct were a credit to the club, to Otago, and Macandrcw’s Bay, and they were met there that evening to show them some tangible recognition of their performance. Speaking briefly, Mr 0. Martin thanked tho club for its invitation, ami reminded the boys that they were on the threshold of their yachting career, one ’of the finest of summer sports, and wished them every success in their future. Mr Andrews, who on rising was greeted with loud applause, also thanked the club for its invitation and added his congratulations to the crew, Mr E. Gibson, on behalf of tlio residents of the district added his appreciation of their performance. The manner in which tho sailing had been carried out showed how well its rudiments had been studied, and lie hoped to see many others following in their footsteps. He was proud of their achievements and good conduct, and assured them of the good wishes of everybody. The presentation took tho form of two pictures to each Ono was of the crew in their boat with full sail sot, and the other of them receiving congratulations altei winning tho fifth ran®* Mr Bewley. mi making the presentation, said that they were a small token of appreciation from tho people of Macandrcw Bay, which ho hoped would serve to remind them of their share in an historic contest Mr Gibson endorsed tho chairman's remarks, adding that ho hoped to sec them soon sailing a Sanders Cup contestant to victory. Mr IT. Riddell, in replying, thanked them for the presentations, mentioned that it had been a most enjoyable trip throughout, and paid a tribute to tho sportsmanship shown by the rival crews. Mr (J. Cliurchill briefly endorsed his skipper’s remarks, and tho speeches closed with loud applause and the singing of ‘For. They Arc Jolly Good Fellows.’ During the evening musical items were given by Misses R. and S. Vivian (duet) and Mr J. Niven (song). Mrs Kellclt was tho accompanist. Supper was passed round and dancing continued till a late hour.