WHAKATANE MEN'S CLUB

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 82, 1 November 1939, Page 8

WHAKATANE MEN'S CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING HELD The annual meeting of the Whakatane Golf Club was'held at the Borough Council Chaiyibers on Saturday last. Mr L. Luxton,' president, was in the chair, and there was an attendance of 05. The president in

his annual report drew attention to the ever increasing growth of the club both in regard to membership and the development of the course, which is now recognised as one of tlie best in the Dominion. The installation of the water reticulation at a cost of approximately £1000 was going to ensure perfect playing conditions at all times. He mentioned that a number of our members had enlisted and left for camp and the club had decidcd that all such members would retain their full membership without subscription until their return to civilian life.

Tlie president paid a tribute to the excellent work of the officers and committee for their services. The lion, treasurer (Mr C. A. Suckling) submitted the statement of accounts and balance sheet, which showed a healthy and satisfactory position.

The election of officers resulted as follows: President. Mr L. Luxton: vice-presidents, Mr F. Rej'nolds, Mr J. Cliff McCulloehjMr Stuart Spcncc; captain. Mr J. Bullard; lion, treasurer, Mr G. A. Suckling: lion, secretary, Mr A. W. Clark: committee, Messrs A. Powdrell (Green Superintendent), L. Rangi, B. Barry, E. Mussett; auditor, Mr Mollgaard.

The prize Avinners for the season are as folloAvs: —

Trophy List

Ist Medal Handicap, May 6, D. C. Morpeth sr.; Ist Stableford Bogey Handicap, May 13, B. Alexander; 2nd Mednl Handicap, June 17, R. Mollgaard; 3rd Medal Handicap, July S, A. Newman: 4th Medal Handicap. July 15, D. C- Morpeth sr.: 2nd Stableford Bogey Handicap, July 22, D. Allan; sth Medal Handicap, July 29, L. B. Smith; Ist Bogey Handicap September 2, L. Carter; Flag Match, September 9, L. Norriss; 2nd Bogey Handicap, September 16, P. Horrocks: 3rd Stableford Bogey Handicap, September 30, L. W. Luxton; One Club Match, October 7, C. Roberts: Four-ball Bogey, August 26, C. Goodyer, A. Searling: Closing Day Driving, L. Rangi: Closing Day Approaching and Putting. L. Norriss; Founders Cup. Runner-up, A. Morpeth: Reynolds Cup, Runner-up, S. P. Armstrong; Fortune Cup, Run-ner-up, L. Rangi; Clarke Cup, Run-ner-up, P. Horrocks; Junior Championship runner-up, B. S. Barry: Intermediate Championship runner-up, A. Clark: Senior Championship run-ner-up, A. Cradwick: Fortune Cup. C. Herrold: Clarke Cup. L. Rangi: Founders Cup, L. B. Smith, Reynolds Cup, A. Newman: Juvenile Tournament, D. Allan: Runner-up, R. Horrocks; Veterans Tournament, A. Powdrcll: Runner-up, W. M. Clark: Ringer competition, R. Horrocks: Captain's trophy for best qualifying rounds on handicap, R. Horrocks Junior Cup, A. Newman* Intermediate Cup, E. L. Montgomery: Senior Champ.. R. Horrocks.

The closing day for the season was held on Saturday last before a record attendance of members and visitors. The weather conditions were perfect and a most enjoyable day was spent. Mrs Luxton, wife of the president, presented the prizes. Opportunity Avas taken to make a presentation fp Mr A Landers, greenkeeper, on his leaving the services of the club.