BOWLERS GATHER

Chronicle (Levin), 31 May 1946, Page 4

BOWLERS GATHER

- ■ — LEVIN CLUB'S MEETING YEAR'S TROPHIES PRESENTED Over fifty members attended the annual general meeting of the Levin Bowling Club, held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening. The president (Mr, H. F. McCluneO occupied the chair, and the meeting commenced with the singing of the National Anthem. Apologies for absence were received from Dr. L. J. Hunter and Messrs. H. B. Burdekin, W. Meddings/R. W. Allen, C. S. Keedwell, H. J. Hughes and D. P. Todd. The president referred to the passing of the following members since the last meeting of the club.: —The late Mr. R. W. Percy, who, although unable to play, had taken a keen interest in the affairs of the club to the last; Mr. R. J. Foss, who was well and widely known in the district, and who was an enthusiastic and interested onlooker when big games were played; and Messrs. Arthur Hawke and J. Gilmour, both of whom had been admired as citizens and bowlers. Trophies Presented Trophies were then presented to those winners and runners-up of club championships who were present. The complete list of winners of club honours for the season was as follows: — "A" singles championship: Mr. H. E. Wenham; runnerup, Mr. R. H. Henderson. "B" singles championship : Mr. R. H. Long; runner-up, Mr. R. Atkinson. "A" pairs championship: Messrs. M. O'Connor and A. O. Powell (s) ; runners-up, Messrs. H. Nicholson and H. Hughes (s). "B" pairs championship: Messrs. J. G. Horn jand R. H. Long (s) ; runners-up, | Messrs. H. Boulton and H. Ball (s). "A" rinks championship: Messrs. ' D. J. Gardiner, L. Carmichael, F. j Burnham and R. H. Henderson (s) ; runners-up, Messrs. W. Aldridge, W. Lett, H. Hughes and P. C. Hill (s) . "B" rinks championship: Messrs. "C. I Aplin, H. Boulton, R. McGarry and iR. H. Long (s) ; runners-up, Messrs. W. Meddings, A. L. Williams, H. Bell and R. Atkinson (s) .

The Season Reviewed The president's annual report which was adopted, read as follows: — "The season just concluded has been a successful one in many ways. There was an increase of 22 in the membership, bringing the total to 108. During the latter part of the season the committee decided to close the membership until the matter could be discussed at this annual meeting. The sum of £100 was paid off the mortage and in spite of this there are ample funds available to cover any expenses until next season opens, "The greens were in excellent order and great credit is due to Mr. H. Wenham, greens superintendent, and his assistant, Mr. H, Nicholson, for the thorough and eonscientious work "carried out during the year. A willing band of fellow members gave them every assistance when they were called upon. A word of praise is also due to Mr. F. Burnham for his care and attention to the gardens and environment generally. Mr. H. Hills established a record when he returned a net profit of £18 0s 2d on the afternoon tea catering.

"There was a marked increase in the number of players during tne week-ends. Two tournaments were held which added over £10 to the club funds. Our thanks are due to Mr. W. C. Childs for his capable management of these tournaments. A combined tournament run by Levin and Central Clubs at Easter attracted 64 players and promises to become a feature in bowling circles. A rink skipped by J. May, Petone, was the winner, the run-ner-up being A. Powell's rink. An all-day visit was paid by Northern Club, Palmerston North. Unfortunately rain prevented the return visit which had been arranged. The visit to Kelburn was apparently enjoyed by all. Games were played with Foxton, Shannon and Central in' the Quadrangular Shield contest. We lost the shield matches, but were successful in the pennant games run in conjunction with them. We retained the Webster Rose Bowl and the Bowater Memorial Trophy and the Wall Shield. Games with Otaki and Otaki Railway Clubs were also played. A rink consisting of Messrs. H. Hughes, A. Meads, F. Burnham and R. H. Henderson (s) won the Takaro Cup from Northern Club and survived a challenge from Central Club. Mr. R. H. Long, our "B" grade singles champion, won the colts championship at Palmerston North. "In conclusion I thank all members of the committee and the secretary for their untiring efforts during. the year, and to members generally for their co-operation and goodwill, whicfFhas made my terra of office a most pleasurable one. On behalf of members, too, I thank those who donated trophies, equipment, seats, flagpole, ladder, coat stands, etc., to the club."

Officers Electea The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: — Patron: Dr. L. J. Hunter; president: Mr. H. G. MacKay; vicepresident: Mr. W.-C. Childs; committee: Messrs. H. F. McClune, H, Hills, M. O'Connor, H. Nicholson, F. Kilsby, H. G. MacKay and M. Fitzgerald ; green superintendents : Messrs. H. E. Wenham and H. Nicholson; secretary-treasurer: Mr. H, J. Jones; honorary auditor: Mr. H. A. Robertson; match committee: Messrs. F. Kilsby, H. G. MacKay and M. Fitzgerald; umpires: . Messrs. F, Burnham, P. C. Hill and A. O. Powell; delegates to centre: president, vice-president and Mr. W. Bull. General Matters Presentations were made to

Messrs. H. E. Wenham and H. Nicholson as a tribute to their work as green superintendents. A vote of thanks to the honorary auditor was passed. A letter was received from the Levin R.S.A. thanking the club for the use of its green on the occasion of the R.S.A. annual "tournament. It was decided to allow the use of the greens by the Levin R.S.A. for ■their next tournament in February. Three official coaches, Messrs. F. Burnham, A. Meads and A. O. Powell were appointed. After some discussion it was resolved, on a show of hands, to limit "the financial membership to 120. Nominations for new members were received after a long and involved discussion on the question of the condition of nominations generally. Mr. Jones put foryrard a notice of motion, to be brought before the next annual meeting, that a minimum age limit of 35 years be imposed. The meeting concluded with votes of thanks to the chair and the Press.