1952

2nd January 1952 - Points Competition

There were 30 entries competing for the Whitelaw Kettle. The winner was W Nicol with 20 points.

3rd January 1952 - Management Committee

The rink to play the US curlers in Perth on January 25th was considered and it was finally agreed that it should consist of; T Walls (skip), G Whyte, R J R Gordon and D MacGregor, with J C Michie, R M Paton and D Brown as reserves.

29th January 1952 The Nairnshire Telegraph,

THEY TESTED THE AMERICANS

The two rinks from Nairnshire which played the American tourists at Perth on Thursday put up a very good showing—Nairn drew 10 all in their game and Ardclach only lost by 4-5.

In this international contest the Moray, Banff and Nairn Province was composed of the two Nairn rinks and one from Moray, composed of two players from Elgin and two Rothes curlers. These teams were joined by rinks from Cupar and combined they put up an excellent fight, losing onlv by 58 shots to 41.

The Nairn rink was : G. A. Whyte, D. MacGregor, R. J. R: Gordon and Tom Walls (skip) and they actually led 6-0 at one stage against their American rivals who, after a very exciting game, managed to pull up and get a 10-all draw.

The Americans were greatly thrilled by the fact that the Nairn players wore the kilt - the only rink to do so. Perhaps the appearance of the " wild Highlanders" had something to do with the Americans' inability to score to start with.

The Ardclach team was: D. L. Middleton, A. S. Innes, D. A. Macarthur and Jas. Mitchell (skip), and they too, put up a grand fight to lose by 5-4. " Sandy" Innes, who also wore the kilt, soon established himself as a great favourite with the Americans and was in great demand as a " model" for the enthusiastic amateur photographers among the visitors.

The Nairnshire teams received badges from the Americans and they, in turn, presented them with Cameron brooches.

At the luncheon which followed, Mr Walls expressed the pleasure it had given all in playing the Americans and in entertaining them.

VICTORY FOR ARDCLACH

Two rinks from Ardclach Curling Club defeated two Nairn rinks by two shots in a match held at the Nairn pond on Jan. 21. The results were:

Ardclach—J. Mitchell (skip), D. Macarthur, A. Innes, W. Stewart—16:

Nairn - Dr Watson (skip), Dr. Macdonald, K. M. Cameron, W. Nicol—9.

Ardclach—R. Stewart (skip), D. Stewart, S. Macarthur, P. Smart— 12;

Nairn—T. Walls (skip), G. A. Whyte, D. Brown, G. Calder—7.

LOST AT INVERNESS

Nairn lost to Highland by 25 shots to 9 in a district medal match at Kingsmills Inverness, on Saturday evening. Results:

NAIRN No. 1 (W. Williams, J. C. Michie, F. J. Knowles and T. Walls skip) 5, lost to HIGHLAND (G. Bowman, J C. Simpsonon, K. Junor, and W. L Wood, (skip) 9.

NAIRN No. 2 (I. W. Mackintosh, D. Ross, D. MacGregor and R. J. R Gordon, (skip) 4, lost to HIGHLAND (A. Sinclair, J. Pontin, J. T. Bookless and H. R. Keay, (skip) 16.

BONSPEIL AT NAIRN

The Nairnshire Curling association bonspiel is being held at the Nairn rinks to-day (Tuesday). This is the first time it has been held on Nairn ice and is in the nature of an experiment.

The first section starts at 10 a.m. and the second section at 2 p.m.

5th February 1952 - Nairnshire Telegraph

CUP WON BY NAIRN CLUB

Returning an average of 9.75 shots up per rink, Nairn Club retained the Leven Cup when 12 rinks took part in Nairn County Curling Bonspiel at the Lodgehill Pond, Nairn, on Tuesday. This was the first time this bonspiel had ever been held on the Nairn ice and tribute was paid on all hands to the fine conditions prevailing at this pond.

The runners-up were Ardclach with an average of 3.5 shots up per rink, and other results were Auldearn 3.5 shots down, Cawdor 9.5 shots down; and Glenferness 10 shots down.

In the absence of Lord Cawdor, the president, who was present in the morning but was unable to attend in the afternoon, Mr H. J. Munn, vice-president, handed over the cup to Mr T. Walls, vice-president of the Nairn Club and one of the skips. He referred to the fact that this was the first time the bonspiel had been at Nairn and he thought that the meeting had been so successful that further consideration would be given to holding it at Nairn in the future. He expressed appreciation of the services rendered by the Association secretary (Mr G. Innes) and by Mr F. J. Knowles.

Mr Walls returned thanks on behalf of the winners and Mr Jas. Mitchell, Ardclach, congratulated the winners and added his appreciation of the use of the Nairn pond but hoped that .there would still be bonspiels held at Ardclach and Glenferness.

The rink results were: Ardclach No. 1 (J. Mitchell, skip) 12, Auldearn No. 1 (Brig. J. Muirhead) 2; Auldearn No. 2 (Rev. G. McWilliam) 8; Ardclach No. 2 (R. Stewart) 5;

Glenferness No 1 (J. May) 6, Nairn No. 4 (R. J. R. Gordon) 15; Glenferness No. 2 (J. Duncan) 1, Nairn No. 3 (P. M. Pottle) 12; Nairn No. 2 (T. Walls) 14, Cawdor No. 1 (J. Edmonds) 3; Cawdor No. 2 (G. Innes) 13, Nairn No.1 (Dr J I Watson) 14.

DEFEATED BY ONE SHOT

In the return match at Nairn in connection, with the Royal Caledonian Club district medal, Nairn lost by one shot to Highland on Saturday night. The aggregate over the two .matches was 42 to 25 in favour of the Inverness Club. Details of Saturday's match : — NAIRN 1 (Dr I. McFadyean, D. Brown, Brig. J. E.Stirling, and Dr. J Innes Watson, skip) 10, beat HIGHLAND 1 (D. , Ross, Dr. Johnstone, John Pontin, and K. Junor, skip) 3.

NAIRN 2 (I. A. Mackintosh, D. A. McLean, R. Paton and P. M. Pottie, skip) 6, lost to HIGHLAND 2 (E. H. Francis, G. Munro, J. T. Bookless and W. Birnie skip) 14.

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TO-MORROWS MATCHES

Ice permitting, two Nairn rinks will travel to Grantown to-morrow (Wednesday) and at the same time two rinks from Glenferness will play at Nairn; if ice at Nairn is not available, Glenferness have invited the Nairn rinks to go up to their pond.

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ANNUAL DINNER

The Nairn Club annual dinner takes place on Friday and members who have not already done so are advised to secure their tickets now.

25th September 1952 Annual General Meeting

The Nairnshire Telegraph carried a report on the AGM in its issue of October 10th.

In addition, the Secretary reported that curling had been available pretty much from early November 1952 to February 1953.

The Club membership stood at 78. There was a balance in hand of £114-1/7 and outstanding accounts totalling £168-1/9, but the "shortfall would be put right by this year's subscriptions".

Mr Pottie offered to negotiate with Mr Duncan regarding his account.

10th October 1952 - Nairnshire Telegraph

NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED

Mr T. Walls was elected president of Nairn Curling- Club in succession to Mr H. J Munn, who retired at the end of his term of office, when the 45th annual general meeting was held recently in the Royal Hotel. Mr Munn presided.

The hon. secretary and treasurer (Mr G. G Calder) submitted his report, in course of which he stated the Club had a good curling season last year, ice being available on and off from early November to February. After referring to the competition winners and to the county bonspiel held at the ponds at Nairn, Mr Calder stated that the membership of the club was 78 - eight new members having been admitted. Expenses exceeded the income during the year, due to work carried out at the ponds.

The Chairman made sympathetic reference to the passing of Messrs C. W. Caple Wookey, J G. McL. Gordon, and A. B. Dick-Cleland.

Thanks were expressed to Mr W Williams for assistance in supplying materials for the ponds, and to Mr R. M. Paton for supervision of the work.

Office-bearers: President—Mr T. Walls; vice-president—Dr D. R.Macdonald; chaplain—Rev. Alex, Gemmell; ice-masters—Messrs D. H. Mackenzie and Dr J. McFadyen; Hon. Secretiary and treasurer—Mr G. G. Calder. Auditor—Mr G. B. S. Duncan.

Management Committee—Dr J. I Watson, Dr McFJadyen, Messrs G Innes, J. C. Michie, R. M. Paton. P. M. Pottie, G- A. Whyte, W. Williams, H J. Munn, and the Secretary.

The representatives to the Association, and match, pond and rinks sub-committees were appointed.

Skips elected after ballot: Mr T. Walls, Dr Macdonald, Mr D. Brown, Mr P. M Pottie. Reserves —Dr Watson, Mr Michie, Mr D. MacGregor and Mr Whyte.

It was decided to enter one rink for the Royal Caledonian Club rink competition at Perth.

Mr Gemmell gave a report on his visit to America.

15th October 1952 - Management Committee

PM Pottie had negotiated a discount of £34.9/- from Duncans account and the bill was now settled at £375. Dr MacFadyen and D H Mackenzie were appointed ice masters. An effort was to be made to make the Clubhouse more presentable.

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