1953
12th January 1953 - Management Committee
The bank balance stood at approximately £60, amd it was agreed to pay some outstanding accounts totalling approximately £50. W Nicol agreed to display the names of the winners of the Park Cup and the Whitelaw Kettle in the clubhouse. Mr J F Wilson offered a free demonstration of the latest sodium lighting at the ponds and as many members as possible were encouraged to attend. Arrangements were put in hand for Dinner to be held on 11th February, and a Dance on 20th February.
13th January 1953 - Nairnshire Telegraph
CURLING - Dr J INNES WATSON LEADS
Dr J. Innes Watson emerged winner of Nairn Curling Club's silver kettle when he led in the points competition played at Lodgehill rinks on Wednesday. This is the fifth time Dr Watson has won this kettle.
Mr T. Walls, president, congratulated the winners and handed over the prizes and he also paid tribute to the ice-masters, Dr. McFadyen and Mr H. Mackenzie, and to Mr F. J. Knowles. He referred particularly to the work done by Mr Knowles and he handed to him a gift from the club in appreciation of his outstanding services.
The results in the points competition were: Dr J. Innes Watson 22 points; T. Walls 19; Dr McFadyen 14; F. J. Knowles 13; G. Morrison 13;W Williams, 13; George Innes 12; and S. Innes 12.
PARK CUP SEMI-FINAL
The competition, for the Park Cup has reached the semi-final stages and there was some keen rivalry between the rinks at Nairn pond recently. Further results and skips :
SECOND ROUND--No. 7 (Dr D. R. MacDonald) beat No. 2 (W. Nicol) 10 - 8; No 4 (T Walls) beat No 3 (G.A. Whyte) 9 - 8; No.12 (D. McGregor) beat No 8 (D Brown) 11 - 8; No 9 (P M Pottie) beat No 1 (R M Paton) 9 - 7: SEMI FINAL No 9 (Pottie) beat No 12 (McGregor) 8-7.
17th February 1953 - Nairnshire Telegraph
ELEVEN CURLING INITIATES
Eleven initiates were presented and made members of the curling craft when more, than eighty attended a dinner and “court” held by Nairn Curling Club in the Royal Hotel, Nairn on Wednesday night. Mr. Tom Walls, president, presided.
After an excellent meal provided by the hotel staff—Grace was said by the Rev. Alex. Gemmell, chaplain to the Royal Caledonian Club —the following toast list was gone through -" The Queen"—the Chairman. “Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, the Duke of Edinburgh; and other members of the Royal Family" — the Chairman. "Jack Frost"—the Chairman; and Jack Frost's envoy (Mr David Brown) replied. “Royal Caledonian Club"— Dr J. Innes Watson; reply —Mr Gemmell; “Neighbouring Clubs"— Mr P. M. Pottie; reply—Mr D. L.. Middleton, Achnatone Club; ' Curlers' Wives and Sweethearts ' Mr R. A. Fraser; reply—Mr H. Mc-Callum. “The Chairman" — Mr George Squair.
Mr. Walls in reply thanked the members of the Nairn Club for their support during his year of office. He took opportunity to express thanks to the officers, Messrs J. C. Michie, R. Taylor and Dr McFayden, also those who assisted in the initiation, viz—Messrs G. A White, W. Nicol, A. Hay, H. Mackenzie and W.Williams. He paid tribute to Mr G. G. Calder, hon. secretary, for the excellent arrangements; to Mr Jack Farquharson for assistance and to the Hotel staff.
Mr Nicol was specially thanked for portraits which he had presented to the club and he was given a small gift in appreciation.
24th September 1953 - Management Committee
A request from a club member was considered. He wished to exchange his pair of curling stones for a pair owned by the club and with which he had been playing. After discussion it was agreed this would not be right. However it was agreed to put some of the club's stones up for sale.
Mr JF Wilson had made suggestions to improve the lighting at the ponds, but the committee decided it should meet with Mr Wilson before making any decision.
24th September 1953 - AGM (46th)
A letter had been received from Elgin CC proposing a match at Aberdeen (indoors). Mr Jack Bookless (Highland) was arranging a bonspiel for 4th Nov 1953 at Perth. Dr MacDonald raised the question of Lady Members, and this was to be put on the agenda for the next AGM.
The Secretary/Treasurer's report for 1952-53 stated there had been little curling over the past season. Membership numbered 87. There was a cash balance of £82.15/-, but there was a long outstanding liability to JF Wilson, electrician, for work done converting the lighting in 1946 and for subsequent work. This was considered unfair to the club "unless of course Mr Wilson intends to make no charge".
29th September 1953 - Nairnshire Telegraph
C U R L I N G,
Club's High Membership
A record number of members attended the annual general meeting of the Nairn Curling Club last Thursday.
Mr Tom Walls, president, was in the chair and called upon the secretary and treasurer, Mr G. G. Calder, to read his reports, which indicated that the membership was high and that the finances were in a sound condition.
Mr Walls was re-elected president, Dr D. R. Macdonald, vice-president, and Mr Calder, secretary and treasurer, while the election of skips resulted as follows : T. Walls, D. R. Macdonald, D. Brown, P. M. Pottie; junior skips—R. M. Paton, W. Nicol, J. Innes Watson, G. Innes.
The president paid tribute to the work of the secretary, Mr Calder; the ice masters, Dr J.
McFadyen and Messrs Mackenzie and Knowles; and to the auditor, Mr Duncan. He also expressed the club's appreciation of the advice and help given by Mr Paton and Mr Williams in connection with the maintenance of the ponds.
Dr Watson moved a vote of thanks to the chairman.
14th October 1953 - Management Committee Meeting
Despite reminders, Mr Wilson's account was not yet to hand. It was agreed to send three rinks to the Highland Bonspiel at Perth. Arrangements were put in hand for a Dinner and Court to be held on 12th February 1954, and a Dance on 19th February 1954.
4th November 1953
Highland Bonspiel, Perth Ice Rink
