GOLF NOTES.

Shannon News, 21 April 1925, Page 3

GOLF NOTES.

OPENING Of) TH)L SEASON.

Last Saturday afterneoa, in glorious weather, the Bhannou Golf Cluo opened, its season. Owing to tile opening date Leing a good deai earlier than on previous occasions, m one or two places tile long grass on tile lairway-s nud not been eaten down by the stocn; Out lot tiie most part tire course was 111 splendid condition, and tne naru work done by tiie caretaker at sliort was evidenced by the good, order of the greens. The course lias been altered somewhat, and six new greens have been made and in a week or so, under the excellent care of Mr Hayes, the whole course will he in tip top condition. The aiternoon’s sport consisted oi approaching and putting competitions which were won hy Miss Sinclair and Mr Moody respectively. Prizes lor this event were presented by Mrs Johnstone and Mr Johnstone (president). A most delightiul afternoon tea, spread on tables under the trees, and supplied by the ladies, was enjoyed by a large number of enthusiastic golfers, and the remainder of the afternoon was spent by members in playing round tbe course.

..The course this year presents two somewhat novel features. One is a pretty little walk through the bush in going from No. 6 hole to No. 7 tee, and another is the unique approach on to Nov 4 green over the top of trees on the corner of the bush. The trees prove a severe stumbling block not only to new players but to the older hands and many bails lound their resting places among the trees. However, every golfer is a true sport and few shirk this tricky shot over the trees. The green can he approached by two “dog-leg” strokes but the thrill of a lofted stroke is missed. Several inter-club matches will again be arranged this season, while the medal matches,' will, as far as possible be held on the first Saturday tn each month; the first match being on May 2nd. it is hoped that before that date ail players will have handed in at least ( ue score card in order that- tiie new handicaps may be completed.

By next Saturday the ladder will he ready and mei ibers are requested to start "at once on their ladder mutches, fiuies governing these are posted at me goj,i house. There will he a slight alteration in local rules this year, >i being permissanle to?gulf up any thistles, wiiile the drain going to No. 5 is a iiazard.

Score cards are now ready and may he obtained at the goll house or from the secretary;* price .one penny each. -

Arrangements fOr afternoon tea wUi lie completed by next Saturday, and posted at the no use. Ail goiters and particularly now players are earnestly requested to make themselves conversant with the rules and etiquette of the game.

HORGWHENUA SCHOOL DENTAL SCHEME.

GREATER DEVELOPMENT SOUGHT.

A conference will he held at LeviTi on Thursday, April 30, to consider the possibility, of thoroughly organising the school dental scheme on this coast, an opportunity for further development having presented itself. Briefly put the scheme offers for an annual payment by'the parent of £1 per child per annum, skilled, dental treatment for the year, whatever attention is required being given. Hitherto some 600 children have been receiving this attention, but it is desired that the total he raised to at least 1000.

Mr 1). S. Mackenzie, the originator of the scheme, waited, on the last meeting -of the Levin District High School in reference to the matter. He Stated the service had now been in operation for live years and he felt the time had arrived for a definite step forward. There had lately been an alteration qf the Dentists Act, which made it necessary-Jor him to obtain a new assistant. Mb desired to obtain the services of a dentist of the very highest credentials and capabilitynothing less would be good enough. Levin was not big enough tid support such a man, but the district was. He wished to know whether the Levin School was inclined to ascertain the attitude of the other schools in tins district. He felt that if handled properly the scheme had come to stay. Mr Ma,theseu, the chairman of the Committee, said the work already done had been qf a very high order and the Director of Dental Hygiene Lad paid a very’ high tribute to it without being assed to do so. ynfortunately the parents, had not given the scheme the backing it deserved. When Lieut.-Colonel Hunter came to Levin the parents were invited to come along and hear all about L, and the benefits—not to the school committee or the dentist —hut to ib e children, and they d.id not do so. in answer to a question Mr Mackenzie said 1000 children would .he needed. If they did not get them lie would still carry on in Levin, hut would have to put a limit to the number of children treated. The schools between Paekakariki and Shannon could come into the scheme. • Mr J. D. Adams Said the people dm not realise what good was being done. If the scheme was dropped it would be a distinct loss to the parents—hot only in a monetary sense, but in other ways. , In answer to Mr Roe, the chairman said the Government grant had not been applied for this year in view of the small interest parents took in tne matter.

The following resolution was passed: “That tins Committee invite delegates from the various school Committees between Shannon and Paekakarilri to attend a district .conieience to be held in Levin at @ p.m. on Thursday, April 30.” __